The Marlo Chronicles, Part 6

Took an early train out to Long Island on Sunday to visit Marlo. I can't believe how much she grows and learns week to week. Her feathers are all in now and she is exploring her entire universe. She loves to climb. Watch the latest installment of "The Marlo Chronicles" below.

A Wonderful Start To 2011!

This week has been a lot about IKEA! After Tuesday's shopping extravaganza (see last post), Wednesday and Thursday were spent assembling. Okay, Kevin assembled and I watched, drank, ate and hung out. Does that count? Damon came over Wednesday night to hang and have pizza. Kevin and I have been listening to "Game Change: Obama and the Clintons, McCain and Palin, and the Race of a Lifetime" which is completely fascinating and takes me back to the 2008 Presidential election. I lived and breathed it at the time and this fills in much of the backstory.

I decided to get rid of one of the two bird cages and put it on Craigslist for $100.  There were no takers so I added it to the "free" listings.  I got 20 emails in the first 30 minutes.  We rolled it outside our door to the hallway and someone was there to pick it up in record time.  The living room actually has room now!  I've learned holding onto possessions from the past, even related to the birds, does nothing positive for me.  So I let it go along with a lot of other stuff stored here that wasn't being used or served no purpose.  The apartment finally feels like home and is looking better by the day.  I owe this to Kevin.

Last night we saw "Gruesome Playground Stories" at Greg's theater and then went to The Ritz for drinks and dancing.

I'm catching up on some things tonight and Kevin is working his usual shift at Pieces. I will try to visit Marlo on Saturday if the weather allows.

Best IKEA Day Ever

I don't know what it is, but Kevin makes shopping seem like the best thing ever. Once again we had a blast shopping today, this time at the IKEA in Brooklyn. I rented a Zipcar and we drove out to Red Hook. Beautiful views and we had lunch there looking at the city out the large windows. We bought everything on our list and much more. The apartment is undergoing a major renovation before our housewarming party next Thursday. I can't wait!

The Marlo Chronicles, Part 5

Holy bird!  Marlo is growing up way too fast already. :)  She almost has all her feathers now and her tail has grown in.  She is very curious and loves climbing although she can't always balance.  She still stares at solid food but she's close to figuring out how to eat it.  She's also flapping her wings a lot and soon she will discover she can get some lift by doing that.  I left the visit wtih three scratches on my arm from her climbing around.  She is more adorable than ever.  I hope you enjoy the latest video below.

Awesome New Year's!

Everyone I love in New York was able to go to Pieces for New Year's Eve where Kevin had to work. It was so much fun to be with Damon, Greg, Mike along with Steve, Rob, Giovanni, Jake and more.

But best of all, of course, was the fabulous midnight kiss. Yay! Life is beautiful. Can't remember a better New Year's Eve.

Managed to stay up until 4:30 and then I was beat.  Arranged to see Marlo that day so needed to get a tiny bit of rest before making the trek to Long Island.  More on that later.

I'm so thankful that life has become this wonderful thing again and I feel like myself finally.  Things are going amazingly well with the new living situation and the future is as bright as my New Year's photo with Kevin (see left). :)

New Year's Eve Eve

Had a fun New Year's Eve Eve evening shopping with Kevin. We hit quite a few stores, a hotel bar and finally ended up at Chat 'N' Chew on East 16th Street. Yum! A blast plus we have new New Year's Eve outfits. :)