Roller madness!

I went back to California for a conference at UCLA. I didn't take any pictures as I imagine it would be extremely boring for everyone, except maybe the 200 or so people there. I also spent time in Santa Barbara, where a group of us went to a roller derby bout.

It was very hot out, so I cooled down the lady-like way, with a parasol and some cold beer.

The home team, Mission City Brawlin' Betties stomped (rolled?) the visitors from Ventura.

The crowd watches with intense anticipation.

I make funny faces while Dan smiles politely.
Other things I did: put a new cassette and hot pink grips on my bike, rode my bike, fell off my bike (just a little), did work for my job, worked on another paper I am writing with a Bren professor, saw Drake (free and terrible), attempted to make pizza dough with moth-infested flour, successfully made pizza dough with non-moth-infested flour, bought two swimsuits, applied for full-time jobs, and napped.

I'm so domestic.

Right now I am housesitting for my aunt and her dog and cat. This is Railey the dog. Isn't she adorable? I don't have a picture of the Creamsicle the cat

because he doesn't like me.

I was supposed to attend a BL get-together. I whipped up some delicious and healthy treats. This is some "healthy" artichoke dip. Instead of mayonnaise, it has silken tofu and greek yogurt. This is blended artichoke hearts, jalepenos, tofu, and garlic. Then you mix in the yogurt, parmesan cheese, salt, and, if you like things spicy, a little cayenne pepper. Sprinkle more parmesan cheese on the top, and bake. Unfortunately, I was unable to go to the BL happening that night, so I ate the dip myself on tortilla chips. Fancy! (The recipe came from 101 cook books, an awesome recipe site.)

This is what the counter looked like while i was cooking. You will notice all of the most important cooking ingredients. Onions, garlic, and lemon juice. Also, a bottle of kombucha, because my aunt was kind enough to stock the fridge for me before she left. I also made a dish that DJ Kelly Kel and I invented in a campground outside of Santa Cruz on our road trip. Since we managed to make it over a campfire using utensils scavenged from the world's sketchiest thrift store, it's pretty simple. Main ingredient: cous cous. Ooooh look! Green cous cous! Green (or any kind of cous cous, really) is mixed with olive oil, lemon juice, pepper, sauteed onions, garlic, and tomatoes, fresh tomatoes, and if you like it spicy, some (a lot of) pepper flakes. It's even vegan! Next time I think I'll try adding some lentils, and maybe making it with quinoa, so it can be gluten free.

The finished products (I especially love the uber classy cous cous dish):

What's happening in my life right now

1. I went on a moving-back road trip with DJ Kelly-Kel. Highlight: baby elephant seals. 2nd place highlight: beer.

2. Right this second I am sitting in a coffee shop, and they are playing Taylor Swift. Blergh.

3. I am back in Santa Barbara right now, finishing up with school, hanging out with Dan and his ridiculous mustache, and starting my (temporary) job. Note: Dan is not this adorable in real life, because of aforementioned ridiculous mustache.

4. Soon I will be heading to Bothell to housesit for my aunt and her dog and cat.

5. After that (if all goes according to plan) I will move into West Seattle and find a permanent job that pays enough to keep me in beer, bikes and fancy shoes, as well as pay off my staggeringly high student loan debt, but leaves me enough time to ride aforementioned bikes.

6. I also want a worm bin, and I've developed an expensive kombucha habit, so I'm going to learn how to make it.

I know it's a little blury, but....

Woo hoo!

Spring Break! Woo!

Kelly and I are going on a Great American Road Trip. Expect a Great American Novel.

Here is the packing list so far:

- 5 paris of socks

- 1 pink sequined top/dress

- 1 softball mitt

- 3 beer kooozies

- tent

- sleeping bag

- a scarf that is apricot

- many, many Tofurkey Beer Brats

- my camera

- sharpies (for graffiti)

- several funny hats

- matches

What else do I need?

Why is dream Jodi so mean to me?

Last night, I dreamed that I was forced to go on a date with Karl Rove. Here's what happened:

Jodi and Nicole were on a double date with George W. Bush and another member of the former president's cabinet. (I don't remember who.) I think Nicole was on the date with George Jr., and Jodi was stepping out with the anonymous cabinet member.

During the course of this date, they were (of course) talking about their wonderful, intelligent, hilarious and beautiful friend, Lynn. After hearing all this, W said, "You know, I think your friend would be perfect for my good friend Karl Rove." Nicole and Jodi, hearing this replied, "She would love to go on a date with your friend, former White House Chief of Staff Karl Rove."


They didn't even ask my permission! They just accepted for me. Poor form.

Anyway, I was forced to go on a date with Karl Rove. Then, at the end of the date, he tried to kiss me! I said, "No way Karl Rove! I have a boyfriend. Besides, I don't even want to kiss you!" He was not very happy about that.

The end.

Friends, for future reference, please don't agree on my behalf for dates with any members of former President George W. Bush's staff, cabinet, team of analysts, or advisers.

Why I am mad at Jodi

Last night I had a dream that I was back in Bellingham, and there was an awesome, 80's dance party to go to. Kelly, Lindsay, Courtney, Erin and I were getting dressed up and planning to dance our shoes off to some killer 80's tunes, but Jodi...refused to go! She claimed to be "too cool" for an 80's dance party.

What a bitch.

Then to make matters worse, the 80's dance party was cancelled! No 80's dancing for anyone. I was so, so sad.

Then I woke up, and I was still a little sad.