Friday, July 29, 2011

So very much craziness... so very much fun





We live in an ever eventful world, where events ever happen to persons such as ourselves. These events, ever happening as they are, have happened in an especially ever-eventful way since last I updated such dignified personages as yourselves. In short, I have much to say; in long, re-read the first two sentences five times.The series of events that have made up the last 13 days are these (pictures included to increase your visualization).

Two Sundays ago, my car finally began to look its age. This was not due to my driving, but rather my parking. As notoriously bad as my parking is, this is probably the worst parking job in my infamous history (yes even worse than the five tries during my driving test). I parked in front of barn, harmless enough, or so it was until the barn burnt down. The front of my car is now melted, looking much like an old man with his dentures out. Ironically it still drives the same, even the headlight bulbs work. However, now that my car looks elderly, it decided to act that way and cripple itself the following Saturday by blowing a tire. Alas and forsooth, the wonders of a 13 year old Saturn.

Honestly though, I would almost prefer this happenstance if in some way it allowed Whitney and I to find ourselves where currently we are. House sitting, for pay, at a spanking nice house with netflix, a huge tv, remodeled kitchen, and crazy cute yorky named (don't hold your breath), "Princess Jasmine Topaz" (who i fondly call jazzy, or jozadech). We have made much use of the tv and little of the kitchen as both of us worked five days this week and were sick for each of them. You win some, you lose some, and some you scrape off the floor with a putty knife.

Other notable events this week include: Making home-made salsa (the art is now a pic), finding the absolute best pizza place in all of oklahoma (yes!), going on a Dr. Who binge, and saying goodbye to a dear friend on his way to China. We love and miss each of you regardless of your relation to China, and or putty knives.



Saturday, July 16, 2011

The Goings On

My Haiku for the past week reads:

Heat unbearable
Consecutive days lasting
Why must I pull more?

With over 25 days of 100 degree weather this summer, 90 is looking like Shangri-La. The Mardel warehouse has no a/c and I won't bore you with the sweaty details, but the week has been merciless as Mr. T taking Proverbs literally. Sitting in our apartment, listening to the Gladiator soundtrack, and sipping green tea with my babe knitting next to me is wondrous. Last night found us playing hostess to 2 other Heartland couples and was an immense pleasure. Having people over for dinner, frolicksomeness, conversation, and tea makes me feel like Lord Barrett on his estate. The lovely wife's menu consisted of chiminichangas with cream sauce (yes chiminichanga, as in chimney sweep), my ever-evolving home-made salsa and chips, and smashingly successful, delectable, cheesecake bites covered in chocolate (and believe me, i don't throw out adjectives lightly). Fortune was liberally dolled to all present, with the exception of my failed guess at the definition of Oxbow, which subsequently cost us a win at cranium. I am so proud of my girl's culinary and decorative ability, both received high praise from our company. I hope that one day we can host each and every one of you, we love you all. Give your Sunday to God.

Saturday, July 9, 2011

Apt. 819 - Your Update on All Things Barrett

Because we love all of you, miss most of you, and wish to stay in better contact with the vast sentient populace of those we know, Apt. 819 cometh down the pipeline. Married life is the bomb! All right talk to you all later... has been the majority of our interaction with many of you. I hear that this is natural, a newly married couple is supposed to fall off the earth for the first year of marriage. I understand that better now. A new life, filled with new priorities, has a way of swallowing two people up. This blog will hopefully answer questions about how we're keeping ourselves busy these days and hopefully madly entertain you (while also giving me a creative outlet). Thanks for reading, and in regards to how we're doing...

We're happier than an egyptian in a sea of hummus.