Needless to say we're a little nervous about little girl being around the light. We're hoping she's just checking to make sure it's of good quality and/or aesthetically pleasing.
Yeah! We got our light! Now we have ambiance for Turkey day ...
Needless to say we're a little nervous about little girl being around the light. We're hoping she's just checking to make sure it's of good quality and/or aesthetically pleasing.
Needless to say we're a little nervous about little girl being around the light. We're hoping she's just checking to make sure it's of good quality and/or aesthetically pleasing.
There are no words. Just click on the link and enjoy!
http://flickr.com/photos/echeng/sets/72157605113505126/
http://flickr.com/photos/echeng/sets/72157605113505126/
We have so far made it this far without a car, we went out to dinner last night with some friends and were able to catch a ride, and my buddy Jorge came over today to work out and I talked him into a grocery store run. There have already been some issues that made me really wish we had another car, for example, poor planning on my part meant that I could not go to the tour of the forensics lab this week, total bummer! I have an appointment in Edina (20 minutes away) on Monday at 4, so I have to figure out the public transit method of getting out there, or I have to get someone to give me a ride. Since I don't know anyone that is going to drive out that way, it looks like I am going to have to figure out the buses beyond downtown...
Other than that, there have not been any really big things that we have needed a car for, but it hasn't even been a week yet, so we shall see how it goes.
I used the groceries I bought tonight to make a really good lasagna tonight. Our neighbors down the hall had a little boy last week and I made the lasagna for them so that they could have some food ready and in the fridge with minimal effort while they get into the 'having a baby' mode. I made a smaller dish for myself, and holy cow was it good! I made some garlic bread to go with it, and an angel food cake with strawberries, raspberries and fresh whipped cream to go for dessert. It was quite the meal!
Anyway, that's my life as of right now, Car-Free experiment day 5 complete...
Other than that, there have not been any really big things that we have needed a car for, but it hasn't even been a week yet, so we shall see how it goes.
I used the groceries I bought tonight to make a really good lasagna tonight. Our neighbors down the hall had a little boy last week and I made the lasagna for them so that they could have some food ready and in the fridge with minimal effort while they get into the 'having a baby' mode. I made a smaller dish for myself, and holy cow was it good! I made some garlic bread to go with it, and an angel food cake with strawberries, raspberries and fresh whipped cream to go for dessert. It was quite the meal!
Anyway, that's my life as of right now, Car-Free experiment day 5 complete...
We are now a carless family. I sold the TL this evening to a nice young guy that fell in love with it as soon as he saw it. We hung out for a while working the deal, going to the bank, filling up the tank, and then finally washing it. It was probably the most fun I have ever had selling a car, tied in with the most bummed I have felt selling a car. I am stoked because this means that we can now get a Civic Si, but we have also agreed that we are not going to buy a car until either February or we decide we cannot go another day without a car.
So starteth the experiment of living without a car.
We shall keep you updated...
So starteth the experiment of living without a car.
We shall keep you updated...
Even though it snowed on us when we were driving back from St Louis, it has been in the 70 up here until Thursday. I say until Thursday, because on that day the temps dropped. A lot. We went from 70s one day to 30s the next, and then it was snowing yesterday morning when we got up. I guess that means that winter is officially here for us, no more shorts and t-shirts, it's all long trousers and coats from here on in.
One of our neighbors teaches acting at the U, and the end of term project was to put on a play. Last night we walked over to the U to see the show and it was pretty cold, our first trip out walking now that it is officially cold. Of course, as it is wont to do, it was raining as well. Overall it was great weather for a walk. The show was all put on by sophomores and they did a really good job. The show was called 'Book of Days' and was set in Dublin, MO. It was a great show, and knowing how much time and effort the students and our friend put in made it even better.
Oh yeah, and remember the ice castle from last winter? We met up there for drinks with Steve after the show to celebrate a successful opening night. Maxwell's is now open!
Other than that, our lives are pretty boring right now. It is unfortunate that I had just put a fresh tank of gas in the scoot though, it's too damn cold to drive it now!
One of our neighbors teaches acting at the U, and the end of term project was to put on a play. Last night we walked over to the U to see the show and it was pretty cold, our first trip out walking now that it is officially cold. Of course, as it is wont to do, it was raining as well. Overall it was great weather for a walk. The show was all put on by sophomores and they did a really good job. The show was called 'Book of Days' and was set in Dublin, MO. It was a great show, and knowing how much time and effort the students and our friend put in made it even better.
Oh yeah, and remember the ice castle from last winter? We met up there for drinks with Steve after the show to celebrate a successful opening night. Maxwell's is now open!
Other than that, our lives are pretty boring right now. It is unfortunate that I had just put a fresh tank of gas in the scoot though, it's too damn cold to drive it now!