Adventures of a well-rounded geek
One of the presents Gene and I got from the shindig was a felt message board. That’s right, we’re getting fancy up in here now! For now the board is hanging out by the kitchen window but perhaps it will find a place on a wall one day. I think I’ll take a picture of…
Sunday started with breakfast at the house. I enjoyed it - there was a slightly smaller group and everyone who came was chill and relaxed. It was a real low-key time, something I needed after the past few days. I also got to eat bagels and drink orange juice and Gene took over making bacon…
Saturday was the big Shindig day. A 6 hour party filled with painting, board games, a puzzle, photo booth, Mario Kart, racing arcade games, and skeeball. There was also ice breaker bingo that people really took to and loads and loads of snacks and drinks. This was the party that I wanted everyone to really…
Friday was when the real party started. Friday’s itinerary was lunch at our house, escape room, picnic dinner, and karaoke. I had some amazing helpers Friday morning (shoutout to Elisabeth, Lydia, and Edward) who helped me set up lunch. I was so impressed with how it all came together. I mean, it was legit professional…
Gene and I took Wednesday and Thursday off last week so we could do final preparations for the shindig. Gene’s immediate family came in on Tuesday so they helped us around the house Wednesday morning and then we all went to The French Press for lunch. We had never been there before and I can…
The Shindig is complete. So much work and it was over in three and a half days. The whole experience feels so surreal. Gene and I did it and now everyone is gone. I’m kind of sad. I really liked hanging out with everyone and I didn’t even get to hang out with them for…
Yesterday I quit the scuba class. After not wanting to get into the water but still doing it. After not wanting to go under the water but still doing it. After not wanting to do skill tests but still doing it I decided I really didn't want to scuba. It is not for me. Should…
