no more snow!

Hello Saturday, weekend, how I love thee! Even though I'm on call, the weekend means I can sleep until I wake up...which thanks to my body panicking around 0730 because I'm not at work is still earlier than I would like. But hey, no alarm clock = lovely!

Currently, it is a balmy 24 degrees, a definite warm up from earlier this week; however, we're on track for another snowstorm on Monday. 4-8 inches on top of the 20ish we already have. ARGH!! Maybe the weather gods will smile on WI and send the storm over us...please?!!

Saturday Picks

Book: Stillll working on Eat, Pray, Love. I've just finished the "Eat" portion, and let me tell you, I am definitely craving some gelato!

Politics: GO BARACK! We are fired up and ready to go! Awesome results in MKE: we went 71.6% to Hillary's 27.45%, and 90:10 in the student areas. Fantastic results. In my suburb, they went for Hillary, but on the positive side, 48% of potential voters went to the polls. WI as a whole went nearly 60:40 for Obama, and we hit 37% voter participation. Ahh, that always disheartens me, that so few eligible voters participate in democracy, but this number is a definite improvement.

Music: Digging Sondre Lerche. Norwegian pop with swell lyrics.

Covet: The warmth and gorgeous promise of a Hawaiian vacation. I should plan one.

stream of consciousness

I voted today, did you?

I have to water my plants.

Washing dishes makes my fingers pruny.

It's cold in WI and I wish it would warm up. It's almost March...I think it's going to come in like a lion.

Whiny surgeons drive me crazy. I am not your babysitter.

I'm going to clean my bathroom now. And eat popcorn for dinner.

yes we can!

My presidential candidate:



If you live in Wisconsin, don't forget to vote in our primaries tomorrow! The polls are open 7 am to 8 pm. You can find your polling location here: http://vpa.wi.gov/

This is an incredible opportunity to change the political landscape of our country. Don't give it up.

Peace and love,
M

Chilly Saturday

BRR! I am so sick of this! Honestly, I'm a nurse, why didn't I move somewhere where I don't have to wear a ski jacket into April, where long underwear is not a vital part of one's wardrobe, where being fashionable is possible 12 months of the year, and so on?!! Especially that last part...I'm currently wrapped up in a down comforter while wearing sweatpants, a t-shirt, a sweater, and a puffy down vest. If that doesn't scream fashionista, well damn, I've got nothing. Yes, yes, after over 1.5 feet of snow, we are now under a wind chill warning until tomorrow afternoon. I just want to be warm, is that too much to ask?

Book of the week: Um...I'm still reading Eat, Pray, Love. It's still good!

Music of the week: Well, it was a sad day on Tuesday, as we didn't get to go to the matchbox twenty concert. Mother Nature conspired against us and dumped an ungodly amount of snow on southern WI. I was definitely disappointed, but it is much better to be alive than to see a show. Currently, I'm digging an old fave, Death Cab for Cutie. I just heard that they're going to be putting a new album out soon [which unfortunately means no new Postal Service album for now, but you take what you get]!

Covet of the week: This awesome pink tee from http://www.feminist.org/. I'm a fan.

Not a lazy Sunday

Today has been an interesting day. I went to Mass for the first time in over a year. It was strange to be there, but also familiar. Here is where I went to Mass: St. Josaphat's Basilica. I have to admit, I had a hard time paying attention at times because it is such a beautiful basilica!

On not such a serious note, I have been on a cleaning binge...actually, I still am, but I really needed a break. One can only vacuum so long before risking permanent hearing damage! I have discovered some things that I really, strongly, dislike.

1. Dusting. Hands down, my least favorite chore ever. My second least favorite, washing dishes, can't even compare. It takes too long, and I just feel like I'm spreading it around and stirring it up. Plus, I really don't like blowing black boogers...overshare I know, sorry, but YUCK!
2. Carpeted steps. Honestly, who in world thought that carpeted steps would be a good idea? Even if your vacuum fits on them, you have to lug the vacuum up and down them. And if your vacuum doesn't fit on them, you have to get out the various attachments, get down on your hands and knees, and s l o w l y work your way up them. Ugh.
3. Did I mention dusting?
4. Cleaning the toilet. Just gross.
5. Dusting.
6. Washing dishes. I try to keep up, but sometimes I get pretty apathetic about it. I try to rinse things out so they don't get nasty, but you know...
7. You know what goes here...
8. There are some things I like about cleaning though. I actually like cleaning in general. It's cathartic for me. I like the patterns the vacuum cleaner leaves, I like the fresh smell of what I use to mop my floors, I like organization!

Okay, back to it. 25% done!

Peace and love,
M

Slacker Saturday

So tired. I was called in at 1 this morning to do an ectopic pregnancy and a liver transplant to follow. The liver didn't go though, because the donor continued to breathe when they took him off the ventilator! It was very different being in the OR with almost no one there. I'm so used to my 100+ people first shift! I was able to come home "early," around 5 am, but I wasn't able to sleep past 8...per usual. I'm pretty tired now, and I imagine I'll be falling asleep on the couch soon!

Here are the Saturday picks...as best as I can. It's been a long week and I haven't had a lot of time to do much besides work and sleep.




Book of the week: Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert. I just started this on the recommendation of my dear friend Jenn, and I'm enjoying it. It is the memoirs of a woman, who, following her divorce, travels to her "Three I's." That is, Italy (eat), India (pray), and Indonesia (love). I find it easy to read and conversational, and I like the premise of finding yourself. Apparently other people find it tripe and full of drivel, and apparently a "complete liberal agenda." Hahaha, this lady's other "reviews" make me laugh. Look at what her one positive review is...look closely at the author's name. You know she hated Gilbert's book because this is a strong woman who left her unsatisfactory marriage, the author has a healthy sex life, and she found God in a place besides a patriarchal Judeo-Christian environment.


Music of the week: It obviously must be matchbox twenty, who I will be seeing this Tuesday evening! I'm so glad Rob is back with the boys :)


Covets of the week: Jessica inspired me to make a little list of things that I covet...and just like her's, this is in no way a "hint, hint" for anyone! I just like to dream a little :) And besides, I'm allowed to!

• First, this fun umbrella. I'm so sick of my boring black one, and with spring coming up, this is just perfect.
  


• These ADORABLE flats from Banana Republic. I think they'd be great with jeans or a skirt!

• I desperately want an orange cat like this one to name Baxter. I miss my Marmalade so much.

Peace and love,
M