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

Those waxen wings melt in the sun

Well, it sure has been a while, huh? I've been getting pestered to update this blasted thing, so I s'pose I may as well tell you what's been happening in my life for the past month or so!

First of all, happy February, folks. I hope that this short little month brings you prosperity and happiness. Smeriously. Anywho, so much has happened since I last posted. I'm just gonna run down the list. Consider it a super smattering of jovial do-dads. Perfect snack for a Sunday afternoon.

To begin, I thought I'd share with you my new years resolution (sorry if I already did this). I kind of kept it to myself because failure is embarrassing. I didn't make any boring commitments (like go to the gym every day or eat less chocolate). Instead, I made a simple vow to be more crafty. Crafty is my specialty and I sort of let that part of myself fall to the wayside in Korea. Perhaps it was because I wasn't inspired or maybe I felt I didn't have the supplies. I don't know. But anyway, I've done a good job with my resolution so far. My first project was to recover a bench that I found at Goodwill. It was a nasty shade of blue complete with dirt and grime. Despite, the foundation was beautiful and I thought I'd give 'er a go. Here's the before and after shot:

I chose a lovely golden fabric that complemented our interiors a bit better. Pretty, huh?

Now, my second project was to make a fabric wall hanging. Our walls are quite barren, so I took it upon myself to make some inexpensive art. I made a tutorial on Wendy's Gems if you're interested. Peek:

My latest project was Valentines. I designed some cute v-day cards and then made a DIY envelope full of Turnip seeds. Cute! For those who requested/received my Valentines, I hope they put a happy smile on that pretty face of yours!

Hmm...let's see. Since I last updated we got a lot of snow:

This recent snowfall has inspired David and I to complete an item on our 2010 list of 50 goals (inspired by Amanda Fales). List? You wanna see it? Okay, but no laughing or teasing.

• build an igloo
• go strawberry pickin'
  
• make tofu
• write a lover letter to each other
• don't eat processed food for 30 days
• read a book together and talk about it
• make ice cream
• try a new restaurant (we hit up the Red Lion Grog House in Fountain Square - yum!)
  
• pull an all nighter
• color a picture
• grow a garden
• buy a bike and ride it
• go to history museum
• host a dinner party
• pay off a credit card
• sell something at a farmers market
• go fishing
• go to a music show
• go to noraebang (karaoke)
• make wine
• shadow a beekeeper
• walk in a park
• go bowling
• no technology for 3 days (including phone, computer and TV)
• draw on the sidewalk with chalk
• go to a festival (any kind)
• go camping w/ no whining from wendy
• make homemade ravioli from scratch
• take a road trip
• try a restaurant from diners, drive-ins and dives
• take a class on whatever
• go to the indy 500
• practice our german and spanish
• bring food to our neighbors
• buy a $20 lottery ticket (don't judge)
• try miracle fruit
• make our own pizza from scratch
• go to the cincinnati zoo
• go to a place that makes cheese
• go to the shipshewana flea market
• volunteer somewhere (animal shelter?)
• join a death panel
• have an international skype party
• make a play jungle for goguma and lamia
• have a picnic with wine/cheese
• go a week without air conditioning in the summer
• have a dance party
• take a nice picture together
• repurpose a piece of furniture from flea market/garage sale/craigslist
• don't drive for 1 week

I'll continue to update the list whenever I update this little blogaroo. ^o^

Anyway, I think I'll end this post with some views from First Fridays in Fountain Square. We went last weekend with Amy and Jayson with a Y. There are some more photos on NUVO.net if you wanna check 'em out!

a handsome clan




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band photo?





That'll do it.
Wendy