Third week of June: Begin Summer

This weekend was the first in June that it hit 70 here in Milwaukee. And I made sure to be at outdoor festivals all weekend. Gathering Waters at Lakeshore State Park.

It was there that I saw a dog with arthritis in a children's umbrella stroller.
Sunday was Locust Street Festival, where I got to experience the "sexy bikewash:"

Overall it was a great time. Enjoyed some of Lakefront Brewery's new Monkey Wheat. Ran into so many people I know. One of the joys of Milwaukee's numerous summer street festivals. Sadly, once again, there was a shooting I am crossing my fingers that this won't mean the end to our fests. Riversplash last year, Locust Street this year. Seriously, Milwaukee, start appreciating what we have.

Today my peonies finally bloomed. I have anxiously (and impatiently) been awaiting this day for a long time. It's finally summer in Milwaukee!

And to celebrate, my friend Stephen and I went to Leon's Custard (after some intense games of bocce ball)
Thank God summer has finally come to Milwaukee!

Gardening

So I've been funemployed now for a little over a month. Did a good amount of traveling... Route 66, Washington DC, Oklahoma City...

But now I am back, anxiously awaiting the arrival of summer (trying to remember what 70 degrees feels like)

Today I got some red wiggler worms for my indoor compost bin. I've been composting for as long as I can remember, but I am excited to try the worm method.


I also got a new rain barrel today from the Klement's warehouse (home of the Racing Sausages!) It was only $10! I irresponsibly left my old rainbarrel outside over the winter and its destroyed.

My life is so exciting!

Friendship is the sweet nectar

I have neglected this blog for awhile now.

Too obsessed with twitter, perhaps. (not sure I can post more than 140 characters..) Or maybe preoccupied with a boy I was dating?

Not dating him anymore. Feel like he changed, wasn't ready to be the guy he portrayed himself to be when I first met him, although I believe that may be the guy he wants to be one day. But not ready. Makes me think about the book Guyland. I turned 27 two weeks ago. I have a good job and a mortgage. I still find the bars to be fun at times, but not every night. And I'm not looking to develop a relationship with a guy stuck in Guyland.

It was a bummer that things didn't work out with Guy, but better these things surfaced earlier on rather than years down the road. The man he portrayed himself to be was everything I could have asked for in a boyfriend, or potential husband. But he just wasn't ready to be that and I will keep on searching, not settling.

My birthday, aside from stuff with Guy, was awesome. Got an amazing massage with mom at a local spa. Friends from out of state came to town. Had a rollerskating birthday party. (relearning to rollerskate at 27 proved to be a challenge..) Even my favorite high school teacher and her husband came out. I am reminded that I have the most amazing friends imaginable and even if I can't find a love prospect willing to part with Guyland, I still have the most awesome friends, which are the sweet nectar of life.

Red Sox

So I met a boy. And I'm really stoked. We've only been hanging out a week and a half now, but its wonderful. If I had to make a list of everything I was looking for in a guy, he would fit it almost completely. The only major flaw is his hatred for cats. But how can he not love my babies? Well, at least Cleo. Clawdius, I will admit, is pretty much an ass.

Its awesome to just walk around with a silly grin on my face. I now have an iPhone screen protector and case. He looks out for me I guess. I also had to agree to be a Red Sox fan. He has to buy me a hoodie and a hat for my birthday to prepare me for the season. I am however first and foremost a Brewer fan. I am still Jenny. But lately a happier, giddy Jenny. That has a total crush on a sweet Christian boy. A cute Christian boy. Now, to get him to love the sweet kitty that is sitting on my lap while i type about him...

Sunshine

I'm in San Diego. It's warm and sunny. Home in Milwaukee, not so much. Subzero lows once again tonight. So not looking forward to going home tomorrow. Why did my family settle in such a poor climate? Oh I do love Milwaukee though. Just not so much in January and February.

Had In-n-Out today! Oh so good!
Then as I was browsing around digg.com, I found an article about my friend Paul's twitter account. Check it out.

iphone

My iPhone stopped working about an hour ago when i was having coffee with the girls. I am now realizing how addicted i am. it is my livelihood. i am in a state of panic. i feel so disconnected from the world and i don't know what to do. is this terribly unhealthy?

at least the packers are winning. if they don't win, it will be absolutely ridiculous. last game of the season. playing the 0-15 lions. if we loose this, i am not wearing my designer packers tshirt for the rest of the year until next season when we win a game with a new hope. this is serious business.

obama

Just looking at some more pics of Tuesday night's celebration in chicago. I still get teary-eyed. Its such a wonderful feeling to have hope.

I was a little bummed that I wasnt there in chicago, as I had an opportunity to be there for the magical night in history.

Instead I was in Berkeley, dining with my best friend adrienne at an indonesian restaurant. still a magical experience. the few of us in the restaurant were so connected in hope and excitement. and i was happy to spend it with adrienne. then out on the streets of berkeley. people going nuts and screaming with joy.

heard on the radio that oakland was off the hook, so we headed over there too. people were dancing in the streets. it was great. as we crossed the bay bridge back into san francisco (always a magical moment when we share that together) obama began his speech. adrienne and i were at times in tears as we took it all in. obamas words of hope. the view of the city and the lights of the bridge. being together for this amazing moment.

then headed to our spots (ex. delirium, pakwan) in the mission to continue celebrating the historical event. people were running in the streets, waving american flags. praising god. everyone was so connected. and overjoyed.

as much as i would have loved to be in grant park that night, i am happy i was able to share it with adrienne. its a beautiful thing.