Greetings, Bloglings!
I come from a far-off planet where conditions are harsh and nearly uninhabitable, and I come in peace...
Can you guess how I have been these long weeks? I'll give you a hint -- it starts with a B and rhymes with Lizzie. OK, to be quite honest, you might also rhyme it with itchy...
For a vast and unmentionable number of reasons, life has been incredibly stressful, so Andy & I recently escaped on a little trip to Denver. We had a lovely time with his family doing, well, nothing! I don't think I've ever enjoyed nothing more! We ate lots of comforting foods (Andy's Grandma is known for her homemade tamales) and lazed around and had lots of good conversation. While we were sad to leave, it actually felt great to come home to our little house and, of course, our little Junebug! And the feline love-fest that ensued made me feel like the the single-most loved gal in the world! (Until she started neurotically eating my hair... Then it was time for a little space. )
I have since been catching up on work and very begrudgingly trying to prepare for Christmas. I've had to admit that I simply do not have enough time to make gifts this year. Instead, I've been wandering aimlessly through shops and websites, my holiday cheer growing dimmer all the while. I am the kind of person who prefers to find (make) the most thoughtful, perfect gift for everyone. This is no easy task when you wait until the last moment. (Next year I am going to start the holiday preparations in June!)
Sigh... I think it's time for the annual Rudolph and Charlie Brown Christmas double-feature. My cheer will be restored in no time!
I have no Progress to share at the moment, but I do have a bit of news regarding The Rock'n Roll Life... Andy recently made the decision to break up M Coast and start a new solo project. It's kind of a bittersweet change for me. I am sad and relieved at the same time, as this means my pretend musical career is on hold indefinitely, and that we will see less of our now-former bandmates. This also means that Andy will most likely be going on the road without me -- something he used to do quite often back in the day, when he was still in Of Montreal. But it will all be OK... I have a sneaking suspicion that I will go into high-productive mode during those lonely times!
Well, I must leave you now for my tiny and distant planet. Enjoy your Saturday!
p.s.
I have been meaning to do this for weeks...
Please check out my mom's new Etsy shop! She makes really lovely jewelry!
And while you're at it, check out my sister's shop, too!
