I love running into friends.

Hooray hoorah.  Working at the library on the first day of school means you get to see awesome friends like Ryan, Sam, Kenzie, and Sam.  What will the day bring next?  Perhaps a razzing game of Scrabble with the Jacobs family.  Or the overhearing of old men burping at the public access computers - you know the guy, Molly Dye. (Wink, Wink).

Speaking of Scrabble, this is the version of Scrabble I gave my madre for Christmas.  It's nice, no?

Brief Hiatus.

It's Christmas break. I'm thinking I may delve into something crazy. Maybe I can make this? I have no idea really....

This is the Tuxedo Bedding from Anthropologie - and I think it's BEAUTIFUL.

wow.

For the iPhoners

Find it on Etsy

Miss Kayla Dawn

Dear Kayla, I feel like you need these.  I'm not sure where
this feeling is coming from, but it's definitely a feeling I am
having.  $35 - $38 via UncommonGoods.com

Miss Brittany Ingalls

And THIS will be purchased shortly, I'm sure.

Just a stone's throw from "Simply genius," this patent-pending, palm-sized pebble takes the guesswork out of water conservation by tracking how much water you use in your shower. Inspired by a hotel sign prompting guests to "please use water sparingly," inventor Paul Priestman hatched a useful way to put the plea into action.How it works Once you've programmed this pebble, it signals a yellow light at your half-shower mark and flashes red when it's time to turn off the faucet. The real genius This pebble incrementally shortens its suggested stop time, training you over weeks to use water wisely. Have fun with your timer by turning it into a clean game of race-against-the-pebble!

Just a stone's throw from "Simply genius," this patent-pending, palm-sized pebble takes the guesswork out of water conservation by tracking how much water you use in your shower. Inspired by a hotel sign prompting guests to "please use water sparingly," inventor Paul Priestman hatched a useful way to put the plea into action.How it works
Once you've programmed this pebble, it signals a yellow light at your half-shower mark and flashes red when it's time to turn off the faucet. The real genius
This pebble incrementally shortens its suggested stop time, training you over weeks to use water wisely. Have fun with your timer by turning it into a clean game of race-against-the-pebble!

SO, ma'am, I think this is worth the $10 - via UncommonGoods.com

Kitchen Post.

Ok, that's good for now.  Here are some dream kitchen gadgets that I'd love to own.  Hmm.  I wonder if I can work these into my measly little budget.

Sushi Platter - $50 via UncommonGoods.com
Features an indentation specifically for Soy Sauce.
My dad would love this.

Glass Oil & Vinegar Cruet - $70 via UncommonGoods.com

Apple Corer - $10 

Heat Changing Arcade Mug - $8 via ThinkGeek.com

Days Ago Refrigerator Timer - $8 via ThinkGeek.com

Pac-Man HotHead Pot holder - $15 via ThinkGeek.com

Samurai Sword Chop Sticks - $13 via ThinkGeek.com

Nest 8 Nesting Set - $50 via YankoDesign.com

"Elevate" Utensils - $40 via YankoDesign.com
Innovative weighted handles to keep tools away from
touching kitchen surfaces. Clean and hygiene-friendly
utensils meant for every kitchen. 

The 'Bowl Board' - $69 via YankoDesign.com

Yanko Design will be joining the links list....

The 'hot/cold' mug.  Hmm.  Perfect.

I need this watch because I get stressed reading analog clocks.

"Hug" Salt and Pepper Shaker - um, too adorable. 

All of these geeky goodies came from Yanko Designs.  Christmas is coming up soon, right?

Stolen!

Thanks to my lovely friend Nicole at sarcasmforbreakfast.blogspot.com, I am planning on making one of these for my mother for Christmas.  Maybe I'll even by one...?  Who knows?

homework diversion.

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