Dichotomous Girl

Busy, busy...

2007-09-17T22:43:00.000-05:00

Hmm... where have I been? What have I been doing? Lots to tell.

First, the weekend before last the boy and I went to an open house for a townhouse right in the area I would like to live. I was not really truly in the market to buy a house, but the location/house was to good to pass up. That was Sunday. By Wednesday I had spoken with the bank and was ready to make a preliminary offer. I made the offer Thursday morning and, unfortunately, they accepted another offer. Strangely, I made a very good offer and they didn't even counter or give me a chance to counter their other offer. It was very bizarre. I should mention it was a "for sale by owner" deal so weirdness was built right in. It was a bit disappointing, but it is okay and I am happy not to have to worry about budgeting for the big mortgage right now.

I also met with a friend to discuss the bridal shower we are planning for another friend. Lots to think about. It has been so long since I did something like this I had forgotten all the things that need to handled. We have several weeks though so nothing to worry about.

Finally, after a stressful few days the boy and I decided to have an enjoyable weekend. This is what we did:

That's right - nothing! For two whole days! We laid in bed/on the couch and watched football and played around on our laptops.

We are such nerds.

But you knew that already didn't you?

So much to tell...

2007-08-30T12:59:00.000-05:00

So you know those blogs where they start or end each post with an "I am current feeling..." emoticon? Well mine would be a little grumpy face with a head full of snot. Yes, it's true! I have always been a snottygirl in attitude, but now I am PHYSICALLY a snotty girl! Perhaps I have jinxed myself.

The boy and I went to Chicago last weekend to visit family and since he has never been there, we tore the town up and covered LOTS of territory. We went to Oak Park and visitied Frank Lloyd Wright's home and studio, the Hancock Building Observatory, the Art Institute, the Field Museum, and went to see Rufus Wainwright at Ravinia. Not bad for 4 days.

Unfortunately, this vacation left me exhausted and now I have a summer cold. I am definitely holding out for the three day weekend.

Currently Obsessing

2007-08-16T18:34:00.000-05:00

I am a bit ashamed to admit it, but my current summer obsession is Big Brother 8. I have watched all of the Big Brothers, but this year it has gone to an all-time high. Beware, apparently this obsession is infectious. The boy started out this season berating and chiding me for watching the show. Then I would occasionally watch Big Brother After Dark which is on from 11:00pm to 2:00am on Showtime Too. It is basically just the unedited live feed and it only took him a couple of days to become hooked. It is total voyeurism.

Having someone to talk to about the show means we can spend hours meticulously picking over everything we have seen on tv and online. I now read about the live feeds on message boards to keep up with what is going on during the day. It is a sickness. Luckily, BB comes but once a year and it ends in about a month so the "fever" will break around mid-September. Wish me luck.

Feels Like Home

2007-08-13T19:03:00.000-05:00

Welcome to Dichotomous Girl! This is the new home for the previously known "Snotty Girl's Book Club". Long story about why I had to change, but I did. So there.

More importantly, I know you may be wondering why it is called Dichotomous Girl. Well, look it up. To know me is to love me and hate me. Dichotomous is, fittingly, my favorite word and the most apt description of me.

I will be working to migrate the archives from the old site shortly.