Perfection and Imperfection
Well I know the weekend isn’t quite over, but I think it’s been a great one thus far. And when it’s good like this it goes by way too fast. It’s been a weekend filled with perfection and imperfection, achievement and slacking, flaws and some flawless moments.
Perfection…
First and foremost, my co-worker Jody’s birthday party last night. It was a fine time. We all met up for drinks, appetizers, and then dinner at Bloom. Jody’s wife Michelle bought the first round and the appetizers, which was lovely of her to do for about fourteen people. Dinner was divine and the company made the evening. After Bloom, a small group of us went out after to CB & Potts for beers. We laughed our asses off until after midnight. It was great to get out like that. One very positive outcome of the night is that I’m now going out next Friday night with Michelle and some of her friends to see a late night showing of “Twilight” after having dinner and drinks at Gordon Biersch.
Imperfection…
Forgetting to call my friend Marci on her 30th birthday, which was also yesterday. I left her a comment on Facebook, but forgot to follow up with a call. I called today to try and make up for it, but it just wasn’t the same.
Perfection…
My “desk downstairs” plan. So far it is working out wonderfully. It was hard at first to get used to it. After playing on my computer, I would go sit down on the couch and I felt like I was missing something….my laptop. After getting over that notion, I have enjoyed this new wired way where I have to sit down and focus. Versus slouching on the couch and mindlessly browsing. I have made more out of my computer time.
Imperfection…
The scarf I’m knitting. I ended up with a big knot in my yarn that took me an hour to untangle. Also, I stupidly decided last week to to switch needles mid-knit. Same size, just different needles. How silly of me. Even if needs are the same size they can create different outcomes. So after a few rows, I realized this and switched back. I just expected this scarf to be flawless and as time goes on it has more and more flaws.
Perfection…
Planning my menu and shopping. For the third of fourth week in a row I have planned out a week’s worth of meals and shopped accordingly. This really helped out at the grocery store yesterday when I only spent $22 on the food that would compliment the food I already have for a week’s worth of meals. Very well done! And I’m not just feeding myself here. All the lunches are shared with Mike, as shown below.
Imperfection…
Being a sloppy cooker and succumbing to the candy bowl. I’ve been making paninis recently, which I love, but today’s fancy grilled cheese got a little bit crazy and I got a little too greedy. When I found the cheese wasn’t melted to the desire I wanted it, I put it back on the grill and walked away for a bit. Needless to say the cheese made a run for it. Then the candy bowl. It calls to me every now and again. I usually only have a piece a day, but today I’ve had three. I need to take this into work and give it away.
Perfection…
My digital scrapbooking is coming along so well. I am so happy to have all the tools I need to make some great pages. And I’m doing a little more with my photos then I usually do, like this one below:
Imperfection…
I took a photo from last night’s dinner with my iPhone. It came out so incredibly dark. I tried to improve it with every trick I know, but basically there was just no good way of bringing it back to life in a real way.
So that pretty much wraps up what I’ve been up to. The rest of my day will consist of what it usually does on a Sunday afternoon…laundry and cleaning.
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Sounds like you had a nice weekend! I saw the pics from the party on Facebook and you look really pretty! I love your makeup in that picture.
That desk is so clutter free…it makes me jealous.