Entry tags:
App recs, Bento, Murder party, Knitting, et al
This is supposed to be the space where I do my weekly wrap-up. However, my fingers were still in the peeling/fortheloveofGodSTOPITCHINGSTOPSTOP stage when I caught a rather nasty cold, so all I've really been good for is flopping on the couch like a fish, watching Too Cute (occasionally interspersed with Hoarders. Now there's a combo that'll fuck with your head.)
BUT! I've been praised online recently a couple of times for being the type who Gets Things Done, which has the encouraging result of making me look for things I can Get Done even when "keep breathing" is high on the list of major efforts. And I do have things I want to share.
( App Recs )
BENTO INFO
If you have ever been interested in bento, or just need some help figuring out packable meals, justbento.com has kicked off an online class "Bento 101: Getting into the Bento Habit." Classes "What Can I Eat?" (with vegetarian/vegan option) and "What Do I Put It In?" have been posted.
MURDER PARTY
I peeled myself out of my deathbed to see someone get offed at Riversdale mansion in their second murder party. This was as much fun as the first (or would have been if the decongestants hadn't worn off right as Mr. Foster came into the room shouting "Colonel Barclay has been murdered!" (In the study with a poker, y'all.) Because there is a lot of local history dealing with the War of 1812, this one was war-centered, dealing with subplots of politics, smuggling, and embargoes and partially using real people. "Tommy Jeff* did refer to me as a virago," Mrs. Merry said smugly at one point. The killer went into a lovely meltdown when accused - all the more impressive when we were told that she had stepped into the role barely 6 hours before the show started.
Technically, I did not deserve the 25% off your next ticket coupon awarded to our team for figuring out killer and motive because I thought it was someone else but was overruled. Practically speaking, I've already bought the tickets for the Jane Austen cafe (desserts and dish over Pride and Prejudice) anyway.
In a combination of access, "may I please" and, okay, one snatch, I have collected the entire "you may have copies of these clues" set. I've been pleased with how I turned the art and info from SherlockNYC's museum treasure hunt into a thing, so I'm planning on turning all of this into a collage, which I'll frame & hang. I always intended to turn one of the hallways into an art gallery, but filling it with framed mementos of adventures will be much cooler, don't you think? And more accessible than scrapbooking, because then what do you do with the books?
*aka President Thos. Jefferson, proving that loathing the President isn't new.
KNITTING BRAG
My one really BIG accomplishment this week is conquering icord binding. This took a couple of rip-outs, questions at the fading knit night, needles one size up, and about 12-14 inches of ass-ugly work that I'm not redoing, but now I know the rhythm, can turn a corner, and can weave the ends inside the cord as I work. THAT is one for the "important things I've learned this year," in my opinion.
Coffee maker question
If you're still reading, I've got a question for y'all. I've recently scored a one-cup coffee maker for the office - not that I like coffee, but that there are many, many things that you can do with 8-14 ounces of boiling water. Instant cocoa and oatmeal, of course, but what else do y'all do with hot water? Anyone try making pasta in one? Poaching small-diced foods?
BUT! I've been praised online recently a couple of times for being the type who Gets Things Done, which has the encouraging result of making me look for things I can Get Done even when "keep breathing" is high on the list of major efforts. And I do have things I want to share.
( App Recs )
BENTO INFO
If you have ever been interested in bento, or just need some help figuring out packable meals, justbento.com has kicked off an online class "Bento 101: Getting into the Bento Habit." Classes "What Can I Eat?" (with vegetarian/vegan option) and "What Do I Put It In?" have been posted.
MURDER PARTY
I peeled myself out of my deathbed to see someone get offed at Riversdale mansion in their second murder party. This was as much fun as the first (or would have been if the decongestants hadn't worn off right as Mr. Foster came into the room shouting "Colonel Barclay has been murdered!" (In the study with a poker, y'all.) Because there is a lot of local history dealing with the War of 1812, this one was war-centered, dealing with subplots of politics, smuggling, and embargoes and partially using real people. "Tommy Jeff* did refer to me as a virago," Mrs. Merry said smugly at one point. The killer went into a lovely meltdown when accused - all the more impressive when we were told that she had stepped into the role barely 6 hours before the show started.
Technically, I did not deserve the 25% off your next ticket coupon awarded to our team for figuring out killer and motive because I thought it was someone else but was overruled. Practically speaking, I've already bought the tickets for the Jane Austen cafe (desserts and dish over Pride and Prejudice) anyway.
In a combination of access, "may I please" and, okay, one snatch, I have collected the entire "you may have copies of these clues" set. I've been pleased with how I turned the art and info from SherlockNYC's museum treasure hunt into a thing, so I'm planning on turning all of this into a collage, which I'll frame & hang. I always intended to turn one of the hallways into an art gallery, but filling it with framed mementos of adventures will be much cooler, don't you think? And more accessible than scrapbooking, because then what do you do with the books?
*aka President Thos. Jefferson, proving that loathing the President isn't new.
KNITTING BRAG
My one really BIG accomplishment this week is conquering icord binding. This took a couple of rip-outs, questions at the fading knit night, needles one size up, and about 12-14 inches of ass-ugly work that I'm not redoing, but now I know the rhythm, can turn a corner, and can weave the ends inside the cord as I work. THAT is one for the "important things I've learned this year," in my opinion.
Coffee maker question
If you're still reading, I've got a question for y'all. I've recently scored a one-cup coffee maker for the office - not that I like coffee, but that there are many, many things that you can do with 8-14 ounces of boiling water. Instant cocoa and oatmeal, of course, but what else do y'all do with hot water? Anyone try making pasta in one? Poaching small-diced foods?