(OM NOM NOM is a new column about cooking and food. I’ve been inspired by Felicia’s food posts, so I’m talking about my cooking lessons and sharing recipes.)
During our two-week sojourn in [...]
Sleepy Hollow dress
OMG NEXT COSTUME WHARGARBL ~dies~
Epic, FTW, and Hater prize pins
If we were still running EPIC Talisman, I would want to get the “Epic” or “FTW” one for the winner. LOLZ.
(links originally posted on Offbeat Bride and Haute Macabre, respectively)
Well, it’s done. I joined Weight Watchers last night and started it today. It’s not too bad so far, but I think I’m going to have to get used to the points system. The stuff I thought was pretty basic and not too filling costs a lot more points [...]
Today I am thankful for family, both old and new.
Today I am thankful for friends, both in real life and online.
Today I am thankful for love, and life, and to spending time with everyone I can.
Today I am thankful for health, both now and later.
What do you give thanks [...]
I never thought in a million years I’d get so many positive and understanding comments. Thank you, thank you, a thousand times thank you. There were some things in the comments of the previous post that I would like to address, and rather than leave more comments I’d like [...]
(Please forgive my rambling in this post.)
A couple of weeks ago, I went to my doctor for my annual checkup. Since Doug is losing his job and his insurance, and my insurance only covers the absolute minimum for preventative care, we’re getting all of our medical visits and things [...]
I swear to the baby Jebus that this is the only thing keeping me going these days.
1) We moved. We’re now in a house on the Northshore. I have my own craft room/computer [...]
On this day four years ago, I was watching the news, waiting for Doug to wake up, and washing clothes in anticipation of packing. About 12 hours later we were in a car on the way to Texas.
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Not much else to say. Still so much [...]
After many moons, it looks like my sweet free hosting service by Bizzaroworld (aka Doug, aka the hubster – although I suggest never calling him that to his face) is coming to an end. It’s time [...]
I saw this on one of my favorite plus-size fashion blogs, The Pretty Pear, and had to share it with everyone:
Stacy and Clinton in the Mirror on YouTube
(I tried posting the actual video but it messed up my blog design. Just go watch, trust me.)
I LOVE [...]
Nothing goes the way you’d expect with cancer. Nothing is simple, or easy, or straightforward. I’m sure this is a lesson that cancer patients and survivors learn quickly. It takes a little longer for loved ones to learn.
When Doug’s dad announced the weekend of Father’s Day that he would be [...]
Last Sunday I woke up up mighty early (well, early for a Sunday) and headed out to the local fabric, craft, and hardware stores. I came away with some good things last Sunday, thanks to my coupons and checking out the sales flyers online. One of the things I picked [...]
Doug’s dad was diagnosed with cancer this week.
He has two spots in his lungs, one in his femur, and another in his intestine. The doctor said that if he doesn’t do anything, he’ll have about a year, maybe a year and a half, to live. His options for treatment are [...]
Twilight fans Stab, Choke, and Beat Haters Into Submission
This is just terrifying. Is there something in the book or the movie that drives these girls insane? Does Robert Pattinson’s sparkly dirty hair hypnotize tweens into violent zombies doing Stephenie Meyer’s bidding? We should respect and fear the effect Stephenie’s [...]
I’m still waiting to get the hi-res files in on CD, but Matt sent me the online photo album today. I’ll leave you all with a taste, though:
More coming soon…
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(praise be to Katie - if she had a website, I’d link it)
The WTFedness comes from the picture:
Is it just me, or does this remind you of a child Reverend Mother from Dune? I want to take that picture and photoshop Fremen eyes on [...]
(brought to you by the letter moiracoon and the number hillarygayle)
You found a WHAT in the wall of your house?!?
Just scroll down for the most WTF post/comment ever on EllJay.
Camoflage formal gowns - for girls who like looking pretty while huntin’ deer!
Bonus WTF because [...]
Things have been kind of hectic post-wedding. Well, not really - there have been days where I get home and can’t even LOOK at a computer, much less dig in the depths of my brain to come up with an idea for a post. I swear, there are some times [...]
Some wedding pics from friends and family
And, because it was so damn funny, Jeff’s wedding toast:
Wedding toast from Karen on Vimeo.
After the fiasco with breakfast Saturday morning, I went back to the room, took a long hot shower, shaved, cleaned my face, and generally lounged around. Amy called me about 11:30, and showed up to the hotel around noon. Damaris showed up soon after. We headed to lunch at [...]
Staying at Hampton Inns have their benefits. Like free breakfast. It’s a pretty basic little buffet - mini boxes of cereal, bagels/toast/muffins, fruit, sausage, waffles, milk, juice, and coffee. I woke up about 6am (holy crap, I actually stayed asleep for SIX HOURS last night - thank you generic Benadryl) [...]
I’m sitting here at home today, waiting until about 2:00 to head out. I have to stop at Walgreens to pick up a couple of small things, get gas in my car, and then I head to the hotel on St. Charles. I’m staying there tonight. I’ll see Doug tonight [...]
~ahem~
OMG I GET MARRIED IN FOUR DAYS. OMG OMG OMG.
This is what’s been running through my head all morning, and most of the mornings during the week. Words on a webpage or on paper cannot convey the feelings that have been going through my gut since last Saturday. Elation, nervousness, [...]
I picked up our marriage license today. 12 more days. Or should I say, only 12 days.
When I got in the car, I took out the license to read the instructions. When I looked at that paperwork, my [...]
Today makes two weeks until Doug and I get married.
Here are the most common questions I’m being asked from people these days. I figured I would post my responses here.
Are you excited?
As much as I [...]
I love collecting things. Since I was a little girl I’ve collected porcelain and glass unicorn figurines. I still have some of the figures but they are now packed away in tissue and boxes, waiting for when I have a nice cabinet - and room - to put them out. [...]
Not much has been going on lately. Work has been slowing down somewhat, my social life has been dampened considerably due to my lack of fundage, and wedding planning - or should I say spending - is what’s been taking up my time lately.
Where the hell did this thing go? [...]
Prisoner star McGoohan dies at 80
I called Doug and broke the news to him. He was sad, as am I. The Prisoner is one of our favorite shows, so much so that we went out to Portmeirion while we were in the UK.
If you haven’t had a chance [...]
OMG WEDDING DRESS YAY DOUG DON’T LOOK
I went to Pearl’s for my second fitting today. The alterations on my waist and the bustle were fine, but the “sleeves” needed to be taken in a little more. The seamstress [...]
Welcome to 2009, everyone. Just think, on NYE nine years ago everyone was biting their nails about the entire world going to hell in a handbasket because of the Y2K virus. Nine years later and the world’s gone to hell in a handbasket but not because of a virus.
I was [...]
Almost a month since my last update. Hurr. The bad thing is that I posted to my LJ but not to my blog. Bad Karen. I’m just going to plead that this time of year has been ridiculously busy and leave it at that. If you don’t like it, deal.
So…what’s [...]
I’m sitting here in a McDonald’s, killing time before my doctor’s appointment today. That’s right, kiddies, it’s been over a month since I posted about the lump in my breast. Today’s the day I have it checked out.
I haven’t had a lot of things going through my mind this morning. [...]
Yep. That’s me at 14 years old. 1991. A sophomore in high school.
What would you tell your 14-year old self if you could? What if you could go back in time, grab yourself, and give them just a little bit of advice? [...]
This is the second day that I skipped for NaBloPoMo. So I guess I’m out. So much for that idea, right? ~sigh~ Oh well, it was a valiant try.
[...](Warning! Girly entry! Guys may not want to read!)
I may not seem like the most fashion-conscious person. I wear a lot (maybe too much) black, and most of my accessories range from kind of wacky to rather plain. But I love - LOVE - fall fashion. It’s very flattering to [...]
And you thought I wasn’t going to post today. For shame!
Doug and I came up to stay with his parents for the night. I have to pick up my dress and bring it back home to be altered next weekend. Mr. D and Mrs. B were nice enough to keep [...]
Two things released today that I’m super-excited about:
1. The first two minutes of the upcoming Doctor Who Xmas special
2. The new Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince trailer
:D
[...]Can someone explain the whole Twilight thing to me? Seriously, I just don’t get it.
I get vampires. I love vampires. I’ve had a thing for vampires since tearing through Anne Rice’s Vampire Chronicles in the summer between my junior and senior year of high school. I played Vampire: The [...]
Today has been a particularly grumpy day for me. Between wedding stuff, work stuff, and health crap, I’m in no mood to be trifled with. I spent the majority of the day wanting to rip the head off of anyone who even dared to LOOK at me the wrong way. [...]
In my cold medicine-befuddled mind, I forgot to make a post last night. There goes my NaBloPoMo record.
Consider this a placeholder. I’ll be posting tonight.
[...]I knew I wasn’t getting out of this whole wedding business without at least one freakout - however mild.
This past Saturday I finally got the majority of the ‘maids together to go shopping for dresses. One of my ‘maids, Amy, could not make it due to her living in Alabama. [...]
This weekend beat me down. I’m running a fever and have no voice. I’m staying home from work tomorrow.
[...]Today:
Woke up at 6:30 (stupid regular sleep schedule)
Had toast and tea for breakfast
Cleaned up the downstairs bathroom and livingroom
Got dressed, put makeup on
Went out with Ally, Katie, Rachel, and Stephanie to do some bridesmaids dress shopping
Had lunch at Zea
Checked out the new Macy’s [...]
Feeling a little better today. Wasn’t feeling so great this morning - was very sniffly and coughing pretty bad - but now I just feel a bit worn out and a little sniffly. I’m going out tomorrow for a girly day with the majority of my bridesmaids to go shopping [...]
I love when the weather changes. With almost nine months of warm weather I look forward to being able to wear tights and boots and sweaters. The only thing I don’t like about the weather change is the inevitable cold or flu that it brings on. That’s what I’ve been [...]
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