ice can be nice.

remember that damned wintery mix i spoke of so harshly only yesterday? well, it actually turned out to be a semi-fortuitous, near-death experience. instead of going to nyc, we stayed in and had a dinner/game/slumber party. a winter mixer, if you will. we stayed inside and marvelled at how forcefully the snow-ice-rain was pelting the windows.

highlights:
1. i discovered that my new computer has a free trial of jeopardy on it.
2. i danced all around the livingroom to a lawrence welk album.
3. feast-making is one of my favorite activities of all time.
4. i learned that sometimes it is important to remember that the speed of light is 186,000 mph. it doesn't matter that you knew it once. it's imperative that you be able to recall it at any given time, particularly when you are losing a fierce board game.
5. i like wine.
6. nerf darts fit rather well into human nostrils.
7. i never appreciate a toothbrush more than when i don't have one at my disposal.
8. i will never be too old for bedtime stories.
9. i believe sofa beds are terrifying creatures that could swallow you whole in the night.
10. just in case any of you were wondering, a naturally sarcastic personality can sometimes be detrimental