Dangers abound

True story:

Last night I got out of bed and ran across the room. I turned around, my back to the wall, and faced the bed. Rob woke up and asked me what I was doing. I informed him that he was trying to kill me. He assured me that he was not... so I went back to bed. I remembered none of this when I woke up this morning.

Nourishing my inner aspect

I signed up for newsletters from Gwyneth Paltrow's new website today: goop.com. If the limited information on the site is anything to go by, I am in for some pure comedy gold. I especially can't wait to see where she thinks I should be staying in Austin.

What's going on? Oh, ok. So where's the party?

Is it just me, or will we throw a party for just about anything around here? Last night there were a ton of local election results parties going on that I'm aware of. I took the old lady way out and went home. Rob's car is in the shop and we had to do a car swap so that he wouldn't miss German class. Yes, I could have done more juggling to meet my friends at the Driskill and joined at least one of them who definitely called in hungover today. After the way work went today, I am mildly regretting not following that path. But my inner old lady prevailed, and I watched the results at home on my own tv with just the dogs for company. Besides I'm saving my hangover for after next week's "Thank God this week is over" happy hour.

Speaking of things like election results and drinking, preferably together, Rob and I took a major step toward American adulthood this week. That's right, we joined Costco. Rob has never really had the full big box warehouse store experience before. His eyes were like saucers when he realized the gigantic volume in which he can now amass junk food. I am regretting this already.

Unexpected pleasures

We live fairly close to the Central Market on West Gate, and tend to head over there maybe once a week for lunch or dinner in the cafe. We went after the gym tonight because neither of us felt like cooking (Rob never feels like cooking, for the record, but he makes a mean omelet when I can guilt him into it). I always forget that there is live music on Wednesdays in the Central Market Cafe, so I'm always pleasantly surprised when we show up for dinner on the right night. It's usually a small country or blues band that sets up in one corner. Tonight was a blues band that sounded fantastic! I tend to get a bit overwhelmed by the music scene in Austin. I am paralyzed by the multitude of options and tend to either luck into things or miss them altogether. Hitting Central Market on the right night to enjoy tasty food AND great local musicians is one of my favorite little things about where I live. Plus, I now have half and half for tomorrow's coffee. Bonus. 

A serious vampire kick

I've been reading a lot lately and thought I'd throw out some titles in case you're in need of some recommendations. But first, a suggestion, do not tell people about the vampire-themed book you're reading unless you really want to hear about some other vampire book you ought to be reading. I'm just saying. It's gotten me into a bit of a rut.

Twilight series by Stephenie Meyer (The first movie is out next month so you better get on it)

Sookie Stackhouse series - starting with Dead Until Dark by Charlaine Harris (The True Blood HBO series is based on these. The tv show is ok, but a tad melodramatic. The books are awesome.)

Undead and Unwed by Mary Janice Davidson (I haven't actually read this yet, but see my suggestion above for a hint as to how it got into my collection)

Now for a few non-vampire books.

Marley & Me by John Grogan (Another soon to be a movie - very sweet)

The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger (Again soon to be a movie - one of my very favorite books)

Watership Down by Richard Adams (This is my favorite book ever)

A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson (The very best Bill Bryson book - hilarious!)

Deep down, I'm still 16

How else to explain why I am so ridiculously excited by the fact that the final trailer for Twilight is out? The movie comes out one week before my birthday. The proximity may come in handy when I'm badgering Rob to accompany me to a midnight show. 

Twilight HD Exclusive Trailer

Nike+ pics from Brook

My friend, Brook, brought her camera along for our speedy stroll through Austin as we took part in the Nike Human Race a while back. As promised, here's evidence from her camera: