i barely noticed that i was sick, really.

Last week, we were so busy (and I was so busy worrying about how much we had to do) that I got a cold. I’m positive that happened just because I was stressed out. On the plus side, it’s almost gone already. I’m a fan of the fast-moving colds, if they must happen. So, the main reasons for my stressing ...

draft party v 2

Last weekend was the fifth annual Draft Party, which has become so legendary and ill-advised that no one was willing to host it at their house anymore. Joe offered up the use of his cabin near Brainerd, which seemed pretty ideal to us. We headed out of town after work on Friday, conveniently encountering Wendy and Amelia along the way. ...

work christmas, year 5.

Here is how awesome my weekend was. Friday night, Matt and I watched a decisive Gophers win and then went to see Lyrics Born at the Cabooze. He hasn’t been to Minneapolis in a long time; the last show at the Fine Line was cancelled, and I was worried we’d never see him again. Not so! God, that was a ...

sunday, i may nap.

Why yes, Awesome Christmas was awesome. (That’s what happens when 12 people give each other gifts that cost no more than $3.) Bill seemed to like his gifts quite a bit! I’ve been holding onto that clearance-at-Walgreens McCain tshirt forever. God, it was embarrassing to buy it. (You can see some of the other exciting gifts here.) Friday night, Matt ...