tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25255717109219906642011-07-30T11:12:30.488-07:00Keeps Maturity AwayJen and Tonichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15521527507409190319ajenaday@gmail.comBlogger238125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2525571710921990664.post-51834336895139689802010-08-26T23:06:00.000-07:002010-10-03T23:19:49.602-07:002010-10-03T23:19:49.602-07:00

It was my coworker's birthday today, and I decided to bring her a cake as well as messages from two of the sexiest stars from the 1970's- The Fonz and Randolph Mantooth.You're welcome.

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This is the view I see every single (sunny) day when I'm going to and from work. Seriously. While most people are crawling along a trash-ridden freeway staring at hundreds of cars' bumpers, I'm sauntering down a side street staring at a snow-capped mountain.

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This is the type of wasteful stuff I'm convinced I need when I'm at the dollar store. I'm not planning on running my own underground theater, and I'm not on my way to managing the local circus. Hell, I don't even even popcorn on a regular basis. This begs the question, why would I want to own a cheap, plastic popcorn tub? Because it's only $1.*Shakes fist in the air* This is how they suck you in!

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We received a coupon for a free carpet cleaning as part of our lease renewal. Aric made the appointment a couple of weeks ago, and they finally came today to do the job. When I got home and saw how clean the carpet was, I became abnormally excited. I wish I could have posted dozens of photos showing how nifty the whole apartment looked, but a series of pictures wouldn't really do it justice.Yes,

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My parents came up the past week to hang out with me, but part of the reason they came up was to deliver a car. Their car. A car which they wanted to give to me and Aric in exchange for absolutely nothing. Why? The best answer I could come up with is that they have somehow perfectly combined insanity and unbelievable generosity. Today is the first full day that we've had the car, and the

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I'm really sad because today is my family's last day in Oregon, and we've had so much fun taking them all over the greater Portland area. We took them to Portland Saturday Market because it is unlike anything I've seen anywhere I've lived.I was having a good time when we first got there, but I started feeling a little uneasy once we started walking around. At first I thought it might be because

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My youngest sister is in her sophomore year of high school, and this is the time when students start thinking about what colleges they want to go to. I've been joking around (okay, I'm kind of serious) about her going to Portland State University. She has always insisted that she would never consider going there, but I think her time in Oregon has weakened her defenses. Today we visited the PSU

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Look! We made it to the end of the Oregon Trail without anyone starving to death, dying of dysentery, or drowning while attempting to caulk the wagon and float it across the river.

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Today we decided to venture out and go see the Columbia River Gorge because, well, it's a must-see if you ever come to Oregon. Seriously, if you don't go to The Gorge if you're in Oregon you'll be struck by lightning. Just sayin'.After the obligatory stop at Multnomah Falls, we decided to be somewhat adventurous and drive out along I-84 and get off at any exit that piqued our interests. This

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The Oregon coast is one of the most beautiful places I have ever been to regardless of the weather, but when the weather cooperates, it is truly spectacular. One of my worries when people come to visit is that we'll all go out to the coast, and it will be foggy. I love the fog, and I do think that an overcast day at the beach is wonderful in its own way, but most people don't share that sentiment

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My family is in town! I love it when people come to visit us because it means having a piece of your old home in your new home. One of the places we always take people to when they're here is Monteaux's Public House which is our absolute favorite restaurant. The service is outstanding, the hamburgers are to die for, and we haven't met a person who hasn't enjoyed eating here. This is my youngest

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Aric and I went to our local Staples store to look at office supplies because....we're both nerds? We made our way over to the pen aisle which houses a sharpie display of epic proportions. We took the opportunity to try out the pens, and leave a little piece of ourselves on the provided sketch pad.With great pride I present to you, "Sharpie: The Innerworkings of Two Crazy Minds."

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Anyone who knows me knows that I love these cardboard cutouts. I will always want to take a picture with one of these things which is unfortunate when they are located in a major retail store as this one was. Normally I don't mind getting behind one of these bad boys while other people look on, but trust me when I say this thing had premier placement in our local Old Navy store. It somehow

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There have been some unbelievably ridiculous things going at my place of employment recently, and while I try not to let it get to me, sometimes I can't help it. That's why, at the end of a particularly stressful week, the best way to cope with my woes is to have a beer....or three.

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I have received many interesting stamps on the postcards I've gotten through Postcrossing, but this one is by far the most interesting. It came from a woman in Indiana who somehow found a post office in her area willing to sell a stamp with the word "retarded" on it.Is using the word retarded even politically correct? What's going on over there in Indiana?

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I have been craving baja fish tacos for well over a week now, and decided it would be fun to make everything from the fish batter to the sauce to the guacamole from scratch. This was an EPIC meal; everything came out perfectly, and it hit the spot just like I thought it would.Oh, and if you ever want a good white fish batter, try this one on for size:1 cup flour2 tsp. salt1 cup beer, not darkIt

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One of my crafting obsessions right now is melting down used candles I find at thrift stores or garage sales, and pouring them in to teacups. I think it is just a really cool and simple way to display a candle, and upcyle something at the same time. As you can see, I've also branched out and started pouring them in to things like candy dishes, vases and other assorted "containers" that I have

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My new laptop is here! Dear god, it is finally here. I have been agonizing over how much I should spend, how much memory I'll need, what features I should be looking for, and this is the fruit of my labor. Works better than my old computer? Check. Has "new computer smell"? Check. Looks beautiful? Check, check, check!I am so happy I finally bit the bullet and purchased a new laptop. I'm sure

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Relaxing underneath a tree on a warm summer day is the best, isn't it?

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....Violets are blue, and instead of a second anniversary, I'll end up breaking up with you. I feel so badly when I see arts and crafts people took time to make for their loved ones at Goodwill. I secretly wonder what happened that would cause the person to discard his/her homemade gift. Perhaps they broke up, and it would only serve as a reminder of a broken relationship. Maybe the giver of the

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'Nuff said. I don't know who thought this was a good idea, and why they thought someone would hang it up on their wall one day, but I'm so glad this crossed my path at Goodwill. Let's file this under "things I shall never do in an effort to protect the good reputation of crafting everywhere."

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Aric and I have recently discovered that Frito-Lay is using my cousin's picture on their bags, and labeling it as someone named "Eric Glustrom." For those of you know my cousin, you know exactly what I'm talking about.

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....about what I love so much about Oregon, here is some more proof. Being able to take a short drive after a long day at work is just what I need sometimes.

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Heat + Grocery Store Within Walking Distance= ICE CREAM CONE TIME!!!

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Today I received my first postcard from a girl in Germany with whom I've recently become pen-pals. In an age of technology when people send e-cards instead of paper ones, and make plans through Facebook rather than over the phone, I'm trying to hang on to the lost art of personal relationships.The most interesting thing about this girl is that she has never had a pen-pal before. She is a little

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