November 2

Nov. 3rd, 2005 12:12 pm
jaelie: (ReaperCon04)
Yesterday was a beautiful day. Not simply because of the marvelous, 70 degree, sunny with a slight breeze weather, but because it was an emotionally and mentally fulfilling day.

Matt and I celebrated the sixth anniversary of our wedding.

2003 we totally forgot it. Whoops. Luckily we both forgot so neither of us was upset. ^_~

2004 we celebrated by adding our pooch to the family.

November 2, 2005, we had a beautifully lazy morning. Matt cooked breakfast while I walked the pooch. After that, we went to the Dallas World Aquarium and wandered around for several hours. Aquarium is a bit of a misnomer, too, as the place is actually a really nice, albeit small, zoo. I saw all kinds of critters I don't ever remember seeing before, and as usual, was thoroughly enchanted by the many different breeds of monkeys in their various habitats. My two favorites were the Emperor Tamarins and the Marmosets. The two giant river otters swam at the edge of their glass, practically dancing in the water. I also saw a very cute critter I've never seen before called a Kinkajou.

We watched the penguins get their lunch, and instantly I wanted sushi. So we hung around and watched them eat and swim, then went to lunch at Tokyo One. Mmm. Sushi. And sashimi... My favorites are still yellow tail, salmon (which I can no longer eat cooked, as any time I see it that way I long for it raw), and those lovely Philadelphia rolls. Although I am finally getting a taste for the unagi, too, now that I'm over my texture issues with it.

I'll stop that line of thought now, as I'm making myself hungry again.

After lunch we decided to give the DMA a skip, since none of their current exhibits really call to either of us. Instead, we went and felt very culturally aware as we watched "The Legend of Zorro." ^_~ Thanks to [livejournal.com profile] annawick's warning, I wasn't expecting anything close to reality, so I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Then we headed home and I crashed out very early, while Matt disappeared into his WWII game notes.

Today, I'm well rested and at peace with my own little corner of the world.
jaelie: (Default)
On Tuesday, I did the standard work thing. Matt showed me a Star Wars fan film called IMPS, the second installation of TROOPS, and I loved it. Theoretically they are going to produce eight (total) twenty-ish minute films, one at the beginning of each month. When I got home, I watched another fan film called Revelations that Matt put on DVD for me. It was pretty good for a fan film. The effects were nice, the acting was ok, but the sound was all off and a little distracting. I also watched Episode IV. I watched those while I helped [livejournal.com profile] finari work on her skirt - I did the pleats though. Later I showed her how to set a waist band, so I won't be able to teach her much more, heh.

Wednesday morning started out with a twist when I narrowly avoided an accident with an SUV whose driver didn't know how to drive. She pulled out of a driveway and promptly did a 180 across Swisher because she slid through some water and didn't know how to control a skid. Dork. Luckily I saw it in plenty of time, and although I had to slow down rapidly, I didn't have to slam the breaks. I got to have lunch with [livejournal.com profile] annawick and Lex (Yay!), which is always fun.

Our roommate moved out after not occupying our spare room for months and not paying rent for two of those months. She got four - I gave her Oct & Nov rent-free while she was looking for a job, and she didn't pay April or May. Although in all fairness, I told her if she moved her things before the end of the month I'd call May a wash. I don't think I'll ever see April either. /shrug. It's better off this way, regardless. She never stayed at our place, anyway.

We have our house again. I'm thinking we won't have another roommate, maybe. Of them all, half have been on time with rent, the other half slid and got several months rent-free. It's partly because we don't really need the money or a roommate, so we've let friends on difficult times stay. Actually, it's been family that have slid on rent. Hm. Friends have always come through.

After she left, I spent the evening with Matt. While he watched Schindler's list, I read a book. It was a comfortable, cozy evening.

Thursday day was a normal work day, but Thursday evening I went dancing. Since some of the artists joined us, we decided to really dress up. I wore my floor-length white and silver jacket, plus leggings and boots. Lots of fun was had.

I took Friday off to get some things taken care of around the house. That morning I went fabric shopping, and found an awesome deal on some black cotton twill and white cotton gauze for the jedi costume that Matt's making. We'll be dying the gauze since the only colors in cotton gauze we could find were pastels, heh. I helped [livejournal.com profile] finari finish up her skirt, which looks marvelous, as I knew it would. That evening we played Star Wars d20. Matt made an adjustment in time period, so we're now playing during Episode I rather than 4000 years before. Should be interesting...

Saturday morning I cleaned house a bit, then that afternoon I picked up the guys at the airport. We hung out, and I made the guys watch Revelations and IMPS and went through Shaun's anime to pick out what to watch this year. We're going to watch Trigun and Witch Hunter Robin. We started with Witch Hunter Robin while Matt made machine-gun noises with the sewing machine in the TV room. Witch Hunter Robin is very cool so far - one I may consider picking up.

Sunday was very mellow, as usual. I went to church, then hung out with the guys (there will be a lot of that coming up this week) and watched more Witch Hunter Robin. Matt finished his outer robe.

It is now Monday. All my friends are off work today. I guess it's fair since I took Friday off, but still. :P
jaelie: (ReaperCon04)
Sad stuff out of the way first: Kendra's funeral is on Wednesday. I'm not sure if I will go... However, I may, simply to give support to Greg.

This weekend was pretty busy but very productive.

I had to work Saturday morning from 8am to noon, as did the rest of the shop. We have a big contract of 35k plus pieces that need to be done by Wed, and since we're acid dipping and polishing them to give them that nice antiqued look, that adds a few extra steps of production that we don't do for our own product. So Saturday morning I was bagging 'em and getting 'em ready to ship out.

Saturday afternoon I had a long visit with my longest-time friend. She's been my friend since we were thirteen, and was truly a pillar of strength that I needed as a teen and young adult. She supported me in my convictions and beliefs, watched my back on so many occasions, and was such a help in so many, innumerable ways.

Unfortunately, due to various life situations, misunderstandings, and miscommunications, we haven't been as close as we once were or would like to be. We have still been in contact over the years, but our friendship became, over time, more superficial. At different times, one or the other of us would reach out, hoping to repair and otherwise improve our friendship, but the other would not be totally receptive, and the efforts would cease. However, after our long talk, I think we cleared the air quite a bit, and finally both of us are willing and ready to make the effort to repair our friendship. I don't know that we'll ever be as close as we once were, but it will be nice to be numbered among her close friends, and to number her among mine.

Sunday was actually pretty relaxing. I woke up early, got my lesson ready (I teach the three year-olds), then piddled around on the computer until church at 2:10. After church, we came home and piddled around some more, and I played some CoH. Yes, nice, relaxing, mindless entertainment. ^_^

So today, although I haven't had a full weekend off since June 1, I am feeling relaxed and refreshed.

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