Weekend Update

Lately, my days have been full of meetings and Friday was no different. Earlier in the day, I had joked with our admin that all this running didn't even get me a balloon. What a surprise to come back to my cube in between meetings to find this: 

After work, I met up with a co-worker and checked out a burger joint in my part of town. At 12: 10 am -ish, Tom landed in Boston and I picked him up from the airport.

Saturday started early - we toured 11 apartments trying to find our next rental, starting at 10 am and skipping lunch. We found one that had everything we were looking for and by 4 pm we were tired and done. We got a late lunch/early dinner, then stopped by the Home Depot where Tom got me a snow shovel and a snow brush. 

Sunday started early again to meet the owner of the house and sign the lease! So we have a place! 

We then went to hangout with family and watched the Packers game. Tom's aunt, Katy, had a birthday about two weeks ago and I knew that she wouldn't let me treat her to lunch. So instead, on Sunday, a bit late, she received a cowl from the merino wool I had purchased. 

We traded gifts as she had a nice cookbook and spices for my birthday that I can't wait to try. She had also ordered a chocolate cake and a raspberry mousse cake. Yum! 

And soon again, it was Monday morning 5 am, and Tom had to go and my meetings had to start again. 

Finally Friday

My favorite cake:

I brought this in and it was gone within 1 hr. I guess other people like it?
And Tom made up for not being here today by sending me this:

It's a heavy (about 2.5 lb) pillow (think the U-shape travel pillow that's really heavy) that I discovered at Massage Envy, which Tom and I joined a few months ago after hearing great things from friends. This, heated, and placed on the neck, back, legs, is just bliss. Can't wait to try it.

Weekend update

I tend to be a hermit so last week was a bit more social than others.
As the apartment search continues, I found myself driving by a house that I found on Craigslist to check out the parking situation after work one evening. That place would not work for us but since this was close to where cousin Ben lives, I met up with him for a couple of drinks and food.
Then on Friday, I met up with friend Jennifer who was in town for a conference, for dinner and drinks in Boston. This time, it only took me about 50 mins to get from work to downtown. It had taken me 1h45mins when I met up with Mike, Kate, and Ben for a comedy show (Jim Gaffigan is awesome) to celebrate Kate's birthday.
On Saturday, I went back to Boston twice. First in the morning for some window shopping and then again to check out an LSU bar... yes, I found an LSU bar, and yes, it is awesome. It reminded me of my college days and the South in general. I met up with some friends from UAB and much fun was had.

On Sunday, I went back in that direction to participate in a 5K walk with work folks to raise money for Autism Speaks. It was a bit cool but I got to see the new outlet mall in Somerville and found the Christmas Tree Shop. After the race, we caught a quick lunch and you guessed it, I went to check out my favorite store.
After all this socializing, I was glad to be on the couch to play with this:

I found a yarn store on Saturday, and purchased my first merino wool skeins. If I remember correctly, the owner of the store dyed those herself. It's a variegated blue. I already made a gift out of it so it will be gifted soon, after which I will post pictures.
It is getting cold and it will be very cold soon. Too bad these amazing boots will have to be returned - these Sorels are not comfy especially with thick socks on. I don't think that I will be ordering shoes online anytime soon. I can only hope that I can find something in stores but that should be easier now that I've had input from mom-in-law and friends Anne and Megan.

Lately

Hmm, where to begin.
Two weekends ago, I met up with Zak and Megan for the last day of apple picking. I reluctantly bought a bag to fill but we had a lot of fun. I even tried these apple donuts, which were delicious. I've been managing to eat an apple or two a day and this weekend I got a few cooking supplies to make some apple crumble and apple oatmeal. Will post pictures when (if) this happens.

Last weekend, I went to Birmingham. It was great to see the hubs and friends. Trips like these make it so much harder to come back to Boston. But I had a few things to take back with me. Take a guess... yarn! I picked up some yarn that I needed at the store and Kelly and Molly surprised me with some luxurious and soft yarn that they dyed, in my favorite color. I'm a lucky gal!
This weekend was cold and windy and overall yucky. I was supposed to check out a yarn store, go buy winter boots, and hang out with Anne. What's a girl to do but drink wine and Irish coffee and tackle chores and crafts.
It even snowed for about 5 hours on Sunday:

I finished the green potholder for my cousin's wedding present (roughly the same size, washed and dried and ready to be mailed):

 Then I decided to make a hat for me using the yarn from Kelly and Molly (it's more of a purple than a blue):

The basic hat pattern was very easy and decided to be a bit more adventurous and make a hat for my cousin's daughter in Texas as she has a birthday coming and like me, she likes pink. I hope that it will fit. The instructions were a bit more complex for the last rows and after two attempts, decided to keep it simple.

I have another skein of yarn from Kelly and Molly and I printed the pattern already so I have another project coming up soon.