New Miss Pretty

Finally got to meet Miss Pretty Chloe Lynne. Such a peanut!

Living Room Upgrade - Part 2

Living Room Upgrade - Part 1

Artwork! Finally! I'll follow up with a picture of the artwork above the couch soon. Now, I just need some sort of window drape situation and the living room will be close to finished!

2010 Anthem, Bitches!

Oh, yeah. It is ON, bitches. This is my 2010 jam.

Tis the Season!!!

So many parts of this are my favorite, but the #1 favorite thing might just be that Tracy Morgan doesn't have any sort of instrument or anything.

Merry Christmas, Musings friends!

Single Life Snapshot #1 - Refrigerator

Playlist: Kristen's Oasis

I'm not the only one who moved this fall. Miss Kristen left NYC for greener pastures too, aka garage parking in NJ. In honor of her new oasis, I created a sweet playlist. Behold.

1. Let it Rock - Kevin Rudolf
2. That's Not My Name - The Ting Tings
   
3. White Liar - Miranda Lambert
   
4. Whyawannabringmedown - Kelly Clarkson
   
5. Best Days of Your Life - Kellie Pickler
   
6. How Does It Feel - Keri Hilson
   
7. Be Wary of a Woman - Darius Rucker
8. I Need a Lover - Pat Benatar
9. Good Girls Go Bad - Cobra Starship feat. Leighton Meester
10. Live Your Life - T.I. feat. Rihanna
11. I'm Coming Out - Diana Ross
12. I Gotta Feeling - Black Eyed Peas
13. Say Hey (I Love You) - Michael Franti
14. Ain't No Mountain High Enough - Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell
15. Reach Out, I'll Be There - The Four Tops
16. Who Loves You - Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons
17. Friends in Low Places - Garth Brooks
18. Time for Change - Motley Crue
19. Popular - Kristin Chenoweth
    

What a Difference a Year Makes

This time last year, I lived in New York City. I was getting ready to go to Utica for Christmas. My father was still in Afghanistan.

Now? My dad came home on New Year's Eve 2009. I've moved to Albany. I have a (wonderful!) new job. I live in a 2-bedroom apartment! Two bedrooms! One for me! One for my stuff! Plus a living room, kitchen and bathroom! And, a driveway! For my new car! And for my parents' car because THEY are coming HERE for Christmas!

Exhibit A: New Car

I see my brother and his family 2-3 times a week, instead of once every 2-3 months. I have a Christmas tree (artificial) that is triple the size of my old tree. I have room to unpack summer AND winter clothes. Or, I would if I had more furniture. Little by little, I'll get there.

It's not all roses. I lost Fred Thompson after I moved here. I miss the city. I miss my friends and being able to meet up for lunch or for a drink after work at a moment's notice. The Fitzes had a baby in October - I haven't met him yet - and do not get me started on how long it has been since I last saw Max.

But, Johnnie Mac and I are looking forward to what 2010 brings. New exciting challenges at work. Friday Night Lights viewing parties with Dan and Char. Trips to NYC for fun and laughs. A visit with the expanded Fitzes. New babies for the Murphy's and LaPage's. ROAD TRIPS! And that's just Q1, kids. If all goes as planned, 2010 is going to be a banner year. I hope you'll stick around to hear all about it.

The Debut of Johnnie Mac

I'm pleased to present Fred Thompson's successor, John McCain, aka Johnnie Mac. Johnnie got a new bowl and cool new orange and clear stones. He seems to be settling in nicely and I hope to have him around for longer than 6 months.

RIP, Fred

Here is the last photo taken of beloved fish Fred Thompson, who left us just over a week ago. He was big and red and feisty, but it appears my relocation upstate was just too much for him.

So long, Fred. You are missed.