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Confessions: when the cat’s away…

Monday, October 18th, 2010

W went out of town this weekend–back back woodsy camping with a bunch of dudes.

I went (in this specific order)— 80s dancing, bass practicing, girl sleepover-ing, shopping, another girl sleepover; and then I purged.

letting go

Sometimes it’s tough living in a really small space.  Other times it’s a gift.  It has truly taught me how to live more simply (+ a MOTHER load of patience).  This weekend I finally got rid of all the clothes, shoes, and thingys that really have no place in my life any more.  It’s been several rounds before I’ve landed here:  completely cleaned out, not one useless tank or sad skirt that never gets asked to dance any more, not one shoe still gasping for air.

less clutter on the piano top = happy betsy

This last batch was 10 pounds, not including 7 pairs of shoes.  It’s true what they say, I feel like that weight came right off of me. I also did some rearranging of the house while he was gone, it’s feeling less cluttered and  more bright and open (kinda like how I’m feeling on the inside these days).

new furniture arrangements (don't worry, I've already cleaned off all of that shmutz you see on top of the desk).

...even had time to practice my new blue bass this weekend. yeah!

There is no trace of fabric death and shoe rot in my drawers and closet any more–it’s all active, current, and…alive.

And that’s just how I feel right now: alive.

Wow, I needed that.  And now I’m ready for the W to come home.

Heeeeeello, Monday!

xo~betsy

***Song of the Moment: It Beats 4 U, by My Morning Jacket***

Talking to robots, part II

Wednesday, September 8th, 2010

I couldn’t resist.  I know I said these were going to be for a rainy day, but these videos (continued from here) are amazing.  Our friend, Zach, was in town just recently and said he actually writes his outgoing message down before he records it.  A good idea for sure, but then you’d miss all of this beauty.  Amirite???

***Song of the moment: Desaparaceré, by Deerhoof***

Talking to robots.

Monday, September 6th, 2010

I’ve been sitting on this little goldmine for a little bit now.  This one goes out to anyone who’s ever re-recorded their outgoing voicemail message 18,000 times.  Happy Labor Day, everyone!

(PS – there are 3 more of these saved up for a rainy day…)

***Song of the moment: Robots, by Flight of the Conchords***

A very special fortune

Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010

These crack me up.  I got another special comment treat today on a very old post.  Brace yourselves, folks.  I think this one is magic:

“you are outstanding in the stuff. I wish to be great weekend. Your dream will fulfill this month. Best wishes.”

Thank you, kind sir, for your well-wishes.  I wish to be great weekend to you too, and many outstandings in the stuff to you and yours.  May your dream, too, fulfill this month and many happiness find entrance ways to you.

photo credit and business plan, but with certainly no affiliation to the fortune above: Kari Chapin

***Song of the Moment: Future Reflections, by MGMT.***