In which I am left to my own devices (with a quick update about why I can't go back to the US just yet). What would you do with 2-3 weeks all on your own?
We spent this past weekend visiting with some friends in Lausanne, Switzerland. We (finally) got our A/C (mostly) fixed, but the heat wave continues unabated. We sure were glad to…
Kristian and I went shopping the other day and the guy helping us out said, "Hey, your French is decent, are you Belgian?" First of all, this is empirically hilarious.…
We had our first French dentist appointments last week. It was incredibly efficient. I think all three of us were in and out in less than an hour. They took…
I won't bury the lede... the heatwave broke last night! I was suffering at home when, all of a sudden, I could hear the wind pick up outside. Kristian was…
A few months ago, I wrote a blog post about my favorite book that I read in 2009, Annie's Ghosts. Well, apparently, when you put things on the internet... other…
Making plans to go to Costco and split a hot dog and soda from the snack bar becomes a date. On a Friday night. And you're kindof, maybe, sortof looking…
Happy Mothers' Day, everyone! Apparently, once you get engaged, Mothers' Day becomes the de facto occasion for everyone to ask you when you're going to have some kids, already. As…
... But don't drink from the sink. I first learned about the aquapocalypse while at a Mexican restaurant with Kristian and my sisters on Saturday night. We all asked for…
Patriots' Day aka Marathon Monday has to be one of my favorite things about living in Boston. Not only do I get an extra Monday holiday, it's a great excuse…
Hope's Note: Today is 20sb blog swap day! I'm very pleased to be swapping blogs today with the lovely Risha. Definitely check out my post on her blog today and…
Today was "Mustache Friday" at Kristian's office. What's a Mustache Friday? Basically, anyone who wants to participate grows a mustache (or, in the case of the ladies, glues one on).…
I recently had the privilege of photographing a first birthday party. What a treat! Not only did I get to celebrate the day with good friends, there was cake. Here…