I did domething!

Now I can blog! Whew!

I went to a birthday party. Outside. With people! This is noteworthy because I have hermit-like tendencies and it takes a little bravery for me to go out and meet new people. This party was exceptional in that most of the guests had never met and were primarily internet friends meeting up in all our fleshy goodness for the first time. I was equal parts nervous and excited about the premise of this party since I always want to meet my internet friends but I also have flare-ups of insecurity that make me wonder if I'll live up to the way I present myself online.

Theresa (aka Simple Moth) was the hostess/ birthday girl and the party was held in her extraordinarily pretty sun-filled apartment with the help of her beardly beau Sam. Theresa invited her friend Aimee (who impressed me with her thrifting prowess), my old friend Ashley (aka Fern Animals), Lauren (aka Vegan Yum Yum) and a boy named David (who I don't think has any extra identities).

We all took a field trip to Todd Farms for some good flea market-ing and returned to Theresa's place for a midwestern-themed picnic vegan lunch. Lauren made the most delicious "fried chicken" from seitan and the side dishes were .... pastel. There was even a cherry pie! You know who had two pieces.

I really enjoyed everyone's company and the whole experience was much less awkward than I thought it could be. Since everyone knew each other primarily through Flickr, I think this was the most heavily photo-documented party I've ever been to! The cherry pie photo was taken by Theresa.

Kittens cure my ills

I've had the most challenging couple of days at work. At the moment, the cafe is a bit of a "fustercluck" and I am feeling frazzled and overwhelmed. In these dark days, my most successful stress relief techniques revolve around cute animals. After one particularly disappointing work day, I went to a friends house for a cook out and we all had the extreme pleasure of playing with six frisky kittens! After I nibbled a couple kitty ears, I felt much better. (Photos from the Cat Party are here.)

I am doing my best to stay happy during the process of leaving my job at the bakery and plunging myself headlong into the cafe. Today's cure for the horror of spilling half a gallon of steamed milk all over myself and the brick floor three times in a row (Seriously, I can't believe it either! The steam wand is truly ferocious.) was a fresh sprinkle-encrusted donut and some seagull watching.

I think I'll be able to pull through with a steady supply of bunny kisses and deep breaths.

Post-Wedding Brunch

Well, Justin and I are back home from Connecticut where my Mom was throwing a big brunch for the family in honor of our marriage. We were lucky to have had a perfect sunny day and tasty food. Mom planned everything so I didn't really know what to expect but she did a fantastic job and I think everyone had a nice time.

Mom wanted me to wear my wedding dress again but I felt awkward about that. We compromised that I could change it up a little for the party. For the party I took out the tulle underskirt and put on a yellow belt and my yellow pumps for a more casual and spring feeling. Justin changed to a yellow shirt too. Matchy matchy!

Connecticut was fun but I am extremely glad to be home now because I got some glow in the dark ink in the mail that I can't wait to experiment with today! Just you wait!