adventures, adventures.

i survived my first week doing it all on my own. at least, mostly all on my own. t. came home early on monday and took s. to his appointment, so i didn't have to do that one. but on tuesday we had thursday's appointment, and i took him there. and didn't die on the bus. i'm a-friggin-mazing.

this week was eventful because lots of people came to install things and fix things. a painter came to redo the table, t.v. men came to install digital t.v. in the upstairs rooms, and landscapers came to work on the backyard. and yes, one of the landscapers was a dish, thank you for asking.

also, i went to the library. and got a library card. and took out three books. the jesus one by anne rice, the first tempe brennan one by kathy reichs, and amy tan's the bonesetter's daughter. i'm excited. i love bookses. mmmm. my bookses, mine.

today, i went to belgium.

what i discovered: belgium has walls and roads built 2000 odd years ago by the romans. dude, i was *this close* to history. i almost teared up. i'm way too sappy. belgium has yummy food. really. i ate this chicken dish which is apparently very traditional, and i really liked it. except by the end it might have been a tiny bit too salty for my taste. dutch music? rocks my socks. really. there's this song, rood, (red) which is amazing. i think i'm going to play it at my wedding. belgians speak dutch that sounds a little like german in the inflections. also? belgians sell pretty shoes.

i had a fantastic day. really. s., t., and i played a little footie outside while n. chatted with her mom, we went to get taarten from the bakery, we walked around and shopped for s., we did all sorts of things.

also, i got a letter in the mail. from my m. who i miss very much. the letter made me giggle so much. and the part in pencil on the envelope? this we will discuss.

to everyone: i will email you soon. talk to you soon. facebook you soon. but not tonight. because right now? i'm going to bed. so i will be bright and shiny and hopefully brave at church tomorrow.