Terty Tree and a Terd

Miles, that is.  Ok so it was 33.42 according to Google maps but in honor of our dear Edinburgh bartender, I will bend the rules this once.

Today I went for a ride.  A long ride.  An all day ride.  It was gorgeous.  Here is a little tour for those of you who couldn't be here (you know who you are!).


Warning: I have recently been playing with the collage feature on Picasa.  Just think of it as more photos for your money. Also, could you start paying said money sometime soon?  That'd be great, thanks!!!

I do think this means no cycling allowed.  I just think it's cute.  And for the record, I was not cycling when I took this so no ticket needed. 

You Might Have Wondered

I know you are dying to know what a day is like in my head.  I cannot and will not subject you to such an experience but I thought perhaps I would share my thoughts as I tidy my room this evening (Lindsey will be here soon, after all and I am sure she expects things top-notch!): 

• Rainbows are magical
• I wish everyone could read Ex Libris
• I own a mini (and by mini I, of course, mean children's version) shovel, hoe, and trowel.  I live in a the loft of a gardenless flat.  That's how much I miss having dirt to play in. 
• So many books.  I didn't bring this many with me.  Have I really bought so many? 
• Dear everyone: I have some great postcards/greeting cards/letters but I am a whore for them.  Keep em coming! 
• That drawer containing all the papers I will one day have to deal with is getting terrifyingly full. 
• Tidying a room really doesn't take that long.  why am i such a bitch about getting it done? It feels so good to have it sorted out! 
• Fitted sheets can go to hell.  Sorry, E.  I know you tried. :( 

Monday, Monday

Three reasons today was fab:

Leisurely morning- I woke up at 6:30 this morning and decided I was going to stay up.  I threw in a load of laundry, worked out, showered, fixed up my bike, and left for the day feeling all sorts of productive.

RAE!!!! - FINALLY back on the road!!!  Oh how fabulous it felt to have my commute back.  No trains to depend on.  No sweaty people to avoid squishing up against.  No moments spent avoiding eye contact with people you are watching.  Just a lovely breeze on my face while I re-familiarized myself with London above-ground.  Splendid.

Ratatouille - (No, Mr. Dog, not the movie).  The actual delicious dish.  While I chatted with my favorite DC-er, I whipped up a batch and boy was it tasty.


Not bad for a Monday!

My Flatmate Rocks

The first email I opened this morning had this, sent by my kick ass flatmate:

http://gregnorton.tumblr.com/post/9020953229/brilliance

My Weekend

I've been reading some old posts today and forgot how many cool things have happened in the past year.  I intended to write a One Year Anniversary post but was too busy eating cookie dough and watching movies with the gang to get around to it.  Perhaps that will happen shortly.  Refreshing my memory has made me realize how great it is to document the little things.  Yesterday was fantastic and I don't want to forget it so I'll give you the highlights.