Thursday Bits

April 14, 2011

I got soaked today cycling home. Absolutely soaked. But I’ve turned into a total cycling nerd because I loved it!

I saw two neat things today I never would have seen taking the train: a giant blue heron sitting on the wall of the canal – I must have cycled about 2 feet from him! And a hilarious pile of cats sitting on top of an 8 foot hedge, with more clawing their way up. I chuckled.

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Now I’m sitting here shivering, but I’m so proud of myself for not letting myself talk myself out of my new cycling adventure!

And speaking of shivers, check out this sucker. It’s headed in my direction (at a serious discount, thanks to a dear friend!) and I can’t even believe it.

Did you see this interesting article about MTV’s Teen Mom? I am hopelessly addicted to it, but see? There’s a wholesome side (scroll down to the last paragraph for the wholesome bit).

When I grow up and there are lots of cousins running all around, wouldn’t this attic be the neatest to pack them all in? It even has a secret door!

This celebrity we love to hate has a new cookbook coming out. And check out her hair in the cooking action shots – surprisingly real!

And I think I might have to break out this recipe for a weekend brunch. It looks so yum. Fingers crossed for sunshine this weekend!

Do you have a list of things you’ve been meaning to do? High on my list is catching up on all these posts. So smart and savvy and inspiring. Also high on my list? Mastering the From China Village facebook page. Makes my brain hurt. But you know what I have figured out? Twitter.

And rounding out this little collection of random bits, here’s a little known fact about my blog: I write a draft, then I start at the top and work my way down, removing about every other exclamation point. There’s cheerful, and then there’s downright annoying.

Happy Thursday, everyone!

10 Comments

  • Reply Brandi {not your average ordinary} April 14, 2011 at 9:47 pm

    Cycling in the rain? I’m impressed. I’ve had friends so focused but I’ve never done it myself. And I love that attic transformation. It’s just lovely.
    I too have a long list of things to do, short term, medium term and long term. I know there’s no way I’ll ever be finished but I’d like to check some of the more pressing matters off at least. And if you need any help with your facebook page, let me know!

    • Reply emily April 15, 2011 at 7:34 pm

      Thanks Brandi! I’d love to take you up on that facebook help offer! Adding to to-do list: email Brandi this weekend!! And for the record, the cycling in the rain was unintentional and unavoidable, but so refreshing!

  • Reply Joanne April 14, 2011 at 10:55 pm

    Sorry to hear you got soaked. Whilst sitting on the bus earlier I did see the horrible grey sky and thought of you and wondered if you made it home and remained dry. Hats off to you though. Satisfaction of getting through the first soaking will help you go faster next time you see rain clouds. 🙂

    • Reply emily April 15, 2011 at 7:32 pm

      I think that’s a long way of saying you told me so!!

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