7 Quick Takes

I've been a little MIA for a few days since nothing post-worthy has been happening, but what better way to make a comeback than by joining Jen and company for some quick takes??

1. I've been watching a lot of Gilmore Girls lately. I forgot how much I love the early seasons. Plus Rory is pretty much the epitome of modesty in the all the episodes I've watched so far. Gilmore Girls for the win! *

2. On Wednesday, we had our first religious education mass for all the students. It went about as well as you would expect a mass with a church full of 100+ kids younger than 13 would go. And it ended with me being spit on by one of my 1st graders...

3. After the aforementioned mass, we asked the kids what they remembered the priest talking about. Most of them raised their hands and said "God!"or "Jesus!" (Good answers, kids, but let's try and be a little more specific here.) But then one of the little boys who usually doesn't talk (except of course when we're in the middle of explaining the next activity) says "it's good to be on God's team so that we're never alone." And that's exactly what the homily was about :)

4. Did anyone else watch Grey's Anatomy last night? I do love me some good drama. On TV of course. I can't say I'm a big fan of it in real life. (Half of my post is about TV so far. Clearly I've had a very busy week).

5. I just finished week 2 of cat sitting. The cats still refuse to be within a 10 foot radius of me. I'm going to start taking it personally soon. I even showered before I went yesterday! Maybe they don't like my soap.

6. It's beginning to look a lot like hot cocoa season! Especially when the heat is set at 63 in the house. Eek!

7. I renewed my library card yesterday. And yes, that's the only other exciting thing I can think to add...don't judge me! (Do provide some book recommendations though :) ) How did I use newly renewed card you may ask? By reserving 20 new CDs! including Mumford and Sons "Babel" because I think I may be the only person in the universe who hasn't listened to it yet. Probably.

7.5 (Because no post is complete without a picture).

Will he catch them or not??

Have a wonderful Friday!

*As I was writing this post, I was watching Scrubs (another great show) and Ted referenced Gilmore Girls! What are the odds?

What a weekend

It turns out that if you wait a couple day between posts, you're likely to have more funny things happen to you (or at least there's an increased chance that you'll actually remember humorous events occurring). Who woulda thunk it?  Here goes!

1. Before mass started yesterday, a mom was trying to get her son to go up and be an altar server but he didn't want to. First she tried bribing him. Then when that didn't work, she tried telling him that she'd make church last 2 hours instead of just 1 (I wonder how she got the power to do that). Unfortunately for her, that didn't work either (he was probably just as skeptical as I was). Finally she made a last ditch effort and went with the guilt trip "well if you won't do it for me, then do it for God." Whoa! Bringing out the big guns. But alas, the boy didn't want to do it for The Big Guy either. (Though something must have tugged at his little ol' heartstrings because 30 seconds before Mass started, he walked up to the altar and performed his duties). 
2. I went to the fridge for some milk the other morning. I only found it after I moved a pitcher of sangria, a bottle of Baileys, and a box of Franzia. We've got our priorities straight here.
3.  After telling my mom that I was giving up coffee for a couple months, she asked me why I wasn't giving up something like chips. Or peanut butter M&Ms. Well thanks for the support, mom, but what are you trying to say...?
4. While discussing the intricacies of "Here Comes Honey Boo Boo" and other quality TV shows, my sister asks my aunt if she watches any of the competition-like reality shows. She said no because she "prefers her reality tv to be talentless."
5. I got a graduation card from a good friend in the mail today. The first thing I noticed was that she had crossed out "Happy Birthday" and written "CONGRATULATIONS!!!" Best.Card.Ever.
6. As you may have noticed (and it's kind of hard to miss), I really like making lists. 

I really thought I'd have more to say...better luck next time I suppose.