Here's What's New

Here's what's new (and you better be ready for some extreme randomness):

 - In the last week, I've discovered that my cat loves vanilla ice cream and Starbucks whipped cream.

 - I started crocheting scarves about a month ago (I'm currently on scarf #7 and have like 10 more to go for Christmas gifts) and it's been like an addiction ever since. Seriously, whenever I'm not at work or eating or sleeping, I'm crocheting. I can't even watch a new movie with my hook and yarn in hand.

 - I recently got a new job as copy production editor for a publishing company. Super excited about the fact that I get to correct grammatical errors for a living. If you didn't know, proofreading is my thing! When I read books for pleasure, I will circle any errors that I find in the book while reading it. It's a disease.

 This isn't something that's new, but it's hilarious and I have to share. Today, at work (gymnastics work) I had this conversation with one of my gymnasts:

Gymnast: Coach Jordan, were you subbing at my school today?
Me: No, I don't sub anymore—I got another job.
Gymnast: Nooo. What job are you doing now?
Me: I'm a writer.
Gymnast: Oh. That's lame. You should be a cafeteria lady, so I can see you everyday.

Hmmm. Well then.

And another conversation with a kid during open gym tonight:

Boy: Hey, coach. Do you know Alesandro?
Me: No. Who's that?
Boy: He's the guy that just went down the tumble trak. He fell and hurt his knee on the pass before the one he just did.
Me: Alesandro, how's your knee?
Alesandro: I fell and hurt it (shows me knee), but it's better now.
Me: Ok, good.
Boy: Yeah, I hit my head earlier, but then I put water on it, and it was better.

Apparently water has healing powers that only children can benefit from.

Back to the NEWs.

 - Ben has bronchitis, so I'm trying to stay away from him at the moment since the Internet can't make up its mind as to whether it's contagious or not.

 - Our new house is coming along so nicely on the inside. We (well, mostly I) are adding decorations to it little by little. I'm thankful that Ben allows me to do whatever I want with the place. He trusts my taste in home decor for whatever reason.

 - I baked cupcakes for the first time EVER for my best friend's baby shower back in September. Not only did they taste good, but they were so fun to make and decorate. I also made some again for Halloween for my co-workers. And now, I'm a little stumped because I opened my big mouth and said I'd make dessert for Thanksgiving, and yet I still have no clue what to make. Obviously, cupcakes aren't appropriate... or are they?

 - Ben and I wouldn't mind having another pet around the house; however, we have one big problem. Trying to decide what type of pet. I want a cat. He wants a dog. He's allergic to cats, but for some reason Avery (my cat) doesn't bother him, so I figured cool, let's get another cat to keep her company. He says no, because he'll be allergic. He also seems to think that dogs are better than cats. Um, NO. Cats may be assholes half the time, but dogs aren't independent and cool like cats.

Cats rule. That is all.

I have plenty more new things in my life, but my eyelids are finally starting to fall and I'm going to take advantage of this and get some shut eye after this hectic week!

I will dream about the Starbucks that I will have in the morning.

Goodnight, friends!