This, people, is how you smile.

Just look at the cheek crinkles. Adorable.

When will summer end?

I'm freaking bored. School ended two months ago, but because of both the job market and the cost of gas, I couldn't find a part-time job that would be worth my time--it doesn't make much sense gas-wise to take a 4-hour a day summer school job that pays 8 dollars an hour, but is 25 minutes away. So, I've been bumming around this summer. And I'm bored. I've done a little studying, a few craft projects. At this point, I'm considering trying to remember how to knit and working on that. I mean, I can usually entertain myself with reading and/or games, but I'm running out of material.

Side note: Brent and I were having our periodic "how to we feel about the concept of kids" discussion. We agree: we understand why people want kids (at least, we can think of reasons why we do) and it's something we'll consider in five or so years. But neither of us can understand baby love. I can see why you'd want a 4 year old--someone to teach new things to, help them start enjoying different hobbies, etc. But why do some people obsess over babies? Little squirming babies that can't talk, can't walk, can't do anything for themselves? I think maybe if we ever decide to pass our awesomeness on to a second generation, we'll heavily consider adoption.

It's my party...

It's my party... and I'm exhausted. People just cleared out at about 8-ish, after having been here for 26+ hours. Hours full of drinking, gaming, and general craziness.

The highs:

• The loot. My friends know me--Lindor truffles, Harry Potter, sheep, and swashbuckling.
• I'm now in love with Mike's mango mohitos.
  
• Ice cream birthday cake. Technically, frozen custard birthday cake. Cookie dough craving. Oh so yummy.
• Hanging out with friends who live an hour or so away. Thanks for coming out guys!

The lows:

• Because nearly everyone (except me!) had at least a minor hangover, people didn't feel up to much today, so I didn't get to play all the games I wanted.
• Some friends had to work early today, so they didn't stay very long. :-(
• Waking up at 7 in the morning (after going to bed at about 2:30) because my boyfriend had an EXTREMELY bad low blood sugar attack. Which is why I was super glad I barely drank (and also the reason I didn't--I wanted to be prepared for something like this.)

Here's me and Sarah at my party: