he knows how many freckles she's got

Hello, my precious little lovelies. The world, the universe, planet Earth -- it has been good to me. Perhaps inspired by my dearest Amy-Roo, I've been trying to tune into the world at a much deeper, more personal level as of late. I've taken to reading my horoscope. Not to adhere to it in a strictly fashion, but instead to let it gently inspire, and dare I say, guide me. David thinks I'm crazy for it, but I think he's used to my odd ways.

Anyhow, just as my stars predicted, the career aspect of my life has been pretty steady. This month I signed a contract with Asylum.com, a mens' interest website run by AOL. I've also done some other things for AOL and have had a few gigs via NUVO Newsweekly. Just for giggles, I'll share a few of my favorite pieces:

NUVO Newsweekly: Regina Mehallick's Honor
Spinner.com: Interview with The Black
Spinner.com: Interview with Jackie Oates
Spinner.com: Interview with Somi
Asylum.com: Modern Museum of Tweets
Asylum.com: Hip Hop Caucus & Biz Markie
Asylum.com: Correspondent Eats 'Live' Octopus
Holidash.com: Five Amazing Engagement Stories

As you can see, I've been quite prolific! Hoorah. ^o^

Let's see...how else has the Universe shown its appreciation for me? Another lovely femme friend of mine (Miss Holly Essex) decided, on a whim, to invite David and I to a super awesome cabin getaway at the end of March. We'll pack our bags and head down to Tennessee to relax in this gem of a place:

Ooh, and this week I also had the pleasure of dining with a good friend from college (Julia Nathan!!). It's been so long since I laid eyes on that woman and I'm super thrilled to have reconnected! This week there are definite plans of Asian stir fry and scrabble. Funfunfun!

Let's see...what else can I share with you in this final post of February, 2010. Oh - I know! THE LIST! In my last update I posted a list of 50 things David and I would like to do in 2010. We've been able to cross off a few things, so far. Here they are, with pictures:

• build an igloo

• try a new restaurant (we hit up the Red Lion Grog House in Fountain Square - yum!)

• make homemade ravioli from scratch

*We even made the sauce from scratch! :D

While everything we've crossed off has been pretty cool, the coolest yet has to be our super awesome igloo! The igloo beckoned to us the weekend it was completed. Naturally, we hosted a mini-party within the snowy walls:

(whatta catch -- amiright ladies?)

Catch you on the flip side, sweetheart.

Wendy City