2010 in Review

In 2010 I...

• turned 40!
• moved into an amazing townhouse (w/ RD) that I love!
• hosted an Oscars party.
• visited Italy (Rome, Naples, & Messina).
• visited Greece (Athens & Rhodes).
• visited Turkey (Kusadari).
• visited Egypt (Cairo & Alexandria).
• visited France (Paris).
• visited the UK (London).
• visited Austin (LJ, PE, CM, KM, & G).
• visited Chicago (MK-n-CY).
• visited Des Moines (CS/IA State Fair).
• visited DC (MC & m' DCBoyz).
• visited the Lake of the Ozarks (mommala, sis-n-nieces).
• visited Los Angeles (Munkey & MJ).
• visited Mountain View, MO (yay Grandma!).
• visited New Orleans (decadent!).
• visited New York (MW).
• visited St. Louis (BC, LB, JS-n-BabyJ).
• camped & floated along the Niangua River (with pride!).
• hosted visits from amazing out-of-town friends (SugarB, JS-BabyJ, MC-n-GT, CS, Mackles-n-Christmas, & Bahpa-n-fam).
• hosted the fam for X-mas eve.
• got & got rid of a new-to-me dog (sorry SusanLucci).
• marked over a full year of daily blogging (then took a break).
• lived and breathed library robot.
• had an overall absolutely positively awesomely unforgettable freaking year!

Today I...

• took Nix to the Vet for a checkup & vaccinations.
• caught up w/ LM over b&g @ Bob Evans.
• returned shelf to Target & underwear to Walmart.
• met w/ dir. of Young Achievers re: partnering on Robot Dance event & toured w/ KC Star photographer for pix of robot addition art.
• swept stairs & cleaned bathrooms.
• enjoyed burritos-n-margs w/ RD & GM-W @ Teocali.

Today I...

• went to the gym before work (elliptical, crunches, pushups).
• met w/ heads of public svc & special collections re: fall programs & marketing
• worked 1/2 day from home.
• made/enjoyed (Rice-a-Roni) fried rice & (frozen) dumplings (aka cheaters chinese).
• bonded over a bombpop w/ (her highness) la Luc.

Today I...

• went to the gym before work (elliptical).
• worked 1/2 day from home.
• got the cold shoulder from la Lucci.
• met w/ UMKC Foundation VP to discuss library case statement.
• grilled, ate, (& shat) hotdogs & baked beans.

Today I...

• bought a teensy-weensy netbook @ Best Buy (tax-free!)
• popped into Pier-One for a peacock chair.
• finally found @ cheapy white-shelf @ Target.
• soaked up some sun @ O&R's.
• soaked up some suds @ Hamburger Mary's.

Today I...

• met the (hot mess) Real Housewives of DC.
• popped into Walmart for a collar, leash, and sundries.
• shelf-shopped (w/ no luck) @ Walmart, BedBath&Beyond, OfficeMax, & WorldMarket.
• indulged @ lunch on Long John Silvers (fish-AND-more oh yeah!)
• adopted SusanLucci from Wayside Waifs & brought her home.
• made tacos & a fresh batch o' guac!

Today I...

• attended Social Media Club of KC breakfast @ KC Cafe.
• delivered liberry's school supply donations to Rockhurst Community Center.
• caught up w/ BH +2 other Ruskin classmates over hh @ Sol Cantina.
• went to MH's bday party w/ JK (better than expected).

Today I...

• took car into Molle for 40,000 mile service (& unexpected hole in tire).
• organized all files&photos on my laptop (readying for backup).
• popped into Big Lots & stocked up on random (& delicious) close-out snacks
• attended (unproductive) Consensus board mtg.
• visited Wayside Waifs to meet potential companion for Nix (but do I want a 2nd dog??).
• cheered on TopChef Tiff's dbl (even-with-immunity) win!

Today I...

• filled in for la Dean on a dean's & chancellor's direct reports meeting & retreat (high profile).
• toured the new Blue Valley CAPS Program facility (impressive!)
• lunched on (boring) Boston Market (blandblandbland).
• et w/ Chief of Overland Park Police (inspiring) & toured Command & Control Center (wow!).
• relaxed reading on the roof then hung art in kitchen, hall, & den.
• enjoyed a mega-margarita & monster burrito @ Kokopelli w/ GM-W.

Today I...

• got m' vote on before work.
• enjoyed an egg salad sub from Larry's for lunched & attended a Webinar on Linked-In & Foursquare for non-profits (not terrible).
• joined Muncharoo.com & bought $20 for $9 coupon to Kokopelli!
• "oriented" new MNL Science Librarian.
• lead in Friends of the Library board meeting.
• toasted Sen. Justus @ her election results watch party (landslide win!)

Today I...

• went to the gym before work (elliptical, crunches, pushups).
• lunched on sushi sampler @ Kona Grill w/ SB.
• prepared 8/19 Robot Open House e-vitations.
• hh'd at The Drop w/ BB (cucumber martinis!)
• made stuffing (instead of potatoes) & grilled (disappointingly over-marinated) sirloin steaks for dinner.
• went to bed w/ The Good Wife and Work of Art.

Today I...

• stayed in bed until 11:30a!
• caught up on 9 TiVo'd shows (approx. 6hrs).
• got out & made placement decisions for all our wall art (finally).
• soaked up some sizzlin' summer sun @ MS&JR's pool.
• did laundry (4 loads).

Today I...

• stayed in bed 'til 1:30p!
• caught up on 12 TiVo'd shows (approx 7.5hrs).
• popped into Costco for a mega-sized items (coffee, lettuce, fiber, pasta, plums).
• whipped up a (tasty) spinach, cream cheese, mayo dip.
• saw "The Kids are Alright" @ the Palace on the Plaza (Oscar-caliber performances by Bening and Moore!)
• noshed on apps and nipped on suds @ RC&JS's.

Today I...

• went to the gym before work (elliptical, crunches, pushups).
• attended Sen. Justus (w/ special guest Rep. Low) legislative update @ Oak St. Coffee
• logged into Facebook for 1st time in 8 days (& hadn't missed a thing).
• ordered Unicorn season tix & Aretha @ KC Live tix.
• cashed in a Spreesy @ The Drop: amazing cucumber mint gin martini & bruscettas!
• took in AHT's production of "Putnam Co. Spelling Bee" (cute.)

Today I...

• went to the gym before work (elliptical, crunches, pushups).
• attended ULibs staff announcements committee mtg (zzz, zzz, zzz).
• updated the liberry's social media & construction blog (productive).
• popped into OfficeMax & picked up donation supplies to 49/63 Neighborhood Back-to-School Rally.
• whipped up a (ginormous) batch of (perfecto) pesto w/basil from m' "garden" (& served w/whole wheat penne)
• watched The Gates (losing interest fast) then Good Wife (better&better&better) then good night.

Today I...

• went to the gym before work (elliptical, crunches, pushups).
• prepped slides for & attended Ulibs all-staff mtg.
• had a planning meeting re: an ed/info video about the book robot.
• attended KC Urban Core Group "meeting" (happy hour) @ Retro.
• welcomed back m' Mad Men & lol'd (& sniffsniff'd) @ Kathy G (r.i.p. Chance).

Today I...

• went to the gym before work (elliptical, crunches, pushups).
• caught up on m'blog (6 entries -oy!)
• met w/ FOL prez to plan for next week's board meeting.
• stayed @ work 'til 6:30p & dug my way through 300+ emails!
• whipped up a salmon, penne, pea & (good ol') Campbells Cream of Mushroom Soup one pan dish (surprisingly delish!)
• topped off the night w/ Top Chef & Work of Art (Miles = douchebag)

Today I...

• tore down & loaded up the gear then drove to Garden City.
• picked up Nix & a cooler full of fresh (frozen) beef from the 'rents.
• washed the river, dirt, & buzillion dead bugs from my car.
• unloaded, unpacked, hosed down, & put-away the gear.
• was blown away by Inception in the VIP room @ Cinemark on the Plaza.
• watched Kathy get a paps & said settled in w/ The Closer (ahhhhh TiVo, how I missed you!!!)

Today I...

• marked a better breakfast: eggs w/ sausage, havarti, onions, & tomatoes.
• lugged our coolers to the bus & bounced off to Bennett Springs.
• floated down the Niangua back to NRO.
• passed the time playing Sorry! & drinking margaritas.
• had a meat-a-palooza grill-a-thon: brauts AND bison AND turkey AND salmon.
• went a'callin' on our neighbors (beerz in tow).

Today I...

• went a'callin' on our neighbors (coffee in tow).
• soaked up some sun (& beerz) in the Niangua.
• enjoyed the beerbust/barbecue w/ the boyz.
• made s'mores beneath the umbrella as the storm began to brew.
• rocked @ Catch Phrase under the canopy.

Today I...

• percolated the perfect cuppa-joe.
• soaked up some sun (& beerz AND TradeJoe's Pomegranate-Limeade w/vodka) on the Niangua.
• welcomed RD to camp.
• grilled & enjoyed bison burgers, turkey burgers, & (my world famous) pasta salad.
• went a'callin' on our neighbors (drinx in tow).

Today I...

• left Nixie @ Gram's & drove to Lebanon, MO.
• officially closed on the sale of the Wyoming St. house (fina-freakin-ly!)
• checked in @ Pridefloat HQ & set up camp w/ JK @ NRO.
• soaked up some sun (& beerz) in the Niangua.
• grilled then chowed down on salmon burgers & jumbo dawgs.
• went a'callin' on our neighbors (drinx in tow).

Today I...

• went to the gym before work (elliptical, crunches, pullups, latdips).
• met with/"oriented" new head dental librarian.
• handled damage control w/ disappointed donor DG.
• loaded the car to capacity w/ gear, me-n-Nix & drove to the 'rents in Garden City.
• struggled to hear "The Gates" (online) over Pop's house-shaking snores.

Today I...

• went to the gym before work (elliptical, crunches, pushups).
• booked our hotel (b&b) in Rome - Relais Al Senato (molto bello!).
• signed closing paperwork on Wyoming St. house (hallelujah!)
• attended in UMKC Facilities Advisory Committee mtg (zzz).
• (finally) finished packing for camping.
  

Today I...

• went to the gym before work (elliptical, crunches, pushups).
• participated in Philanthropy MidWest Conference steering cmte mtg.
• attended monthly Alumni Constituent Relations mtg.
• finished shopping for camping trip @ PriceChopper ($$-ugh).
• organized/pre-packed for camping & made/enjoyed (boxed) jambalaya w/skrimps!
• went to bed w/ m' GoodWife & The Closer.

Today I...

• stayed in bed 'til 10:30a (much needed).
• vacuumed living/dining/den/bedrooms (& stairs!).
• soaked up the summer sun in JR&MS's pool (divine).
• stocked up for camping @ Costco.
• sweated (m'balls off) w/ m'boyz-n-m'beerz @ Mary's.

Today I...

• participated in Consensus strategic planning "retreat" ON A SATURDAY!
• took a camping-planning mtg (over a turkey pesto wrap) w/ RD & JK @ The Blue Moose.
• mowed Wyoming St. yard (for the last time!)
• picked up a pair of water socks for RD @ Target.
• attended a 40th B-day Back Yard BBQ (in the sweltering heat).

Today I...

• went to the gym before work (elliptical, crunches, pushups).
• participated in Univ. Advancement divisional mtg (zzz).
• enjoyed a vegan lunch (but horrible service) @ FuD (pronounced "food").
• popped into Fervere for 2 (delectable) loaves (olive & whole wheat).
• cleared out Wyoming St. house w/ RD (plants, lamps, wall-hangings).
• made/ate (did not enjoy) poached egg over lentil, tomato, lettuce salad (FAIL).

Today I...

• went got a physical (w/ finger up da butt) & had blood drawn before work.
• (modified proposal &) got accepted to present again @ Online Information (in LONDON!).
• scheduled & began planning four "robot open house" events.
• made (RD's mom's dumpling-inspired) egg noodle, scallion, cottage cheese, w/ butter butter butter (the description doesn't do it justice, but trust - DELISH!)
• gave up on BB12, was unimpressed by Work of Art, & lol'd @ Hot in Cleveland.

Today I...

• went to the gym before work (elliptical, crunches).
• p**ped quinoa & lentils.
• spent $19 on Groupon for $38 worth of local organic veggies & $14 on Spreesy for $28 worth o' grub @ Po's Dumpling Bar.
• lunched on (delicious & spicy!) curry veggies & noodles @ Po's.
• met w/ architects re: new library entrance/event space.
• hh's w/ EM @ Outa Bounds.

Today I...

• went to the gym before work (elliptical, crunches, pushups).
• participated in Dean's Advisory Team mtg & finalized and submitted Goldin proposal.
• researched hotels in Rome.
• scheduled the closing on the Wyoming St. house (June 20!)
• made/enjoyed lentil/quinoa/salsa lettuce wraps (healthy/tastey!).
• got Hot in Cleveland (x3).

Today I...

• edited Goldin proposal.
• lunched on quinoa/lentil soup & (last of last week's) pasta salad.
• spent $50 on Spreesy for $100 worth o' grub @ Cafe Trio!
• fought the (unexpected) lines @ Sunfresh
• made & enjoyed curry lentil tomato "samosas".
• checked in on the houseguests, the Next Food Network Star, & welcomed the return of The Closer.

Today I...

• drove home to KC.
• popped into Costco (& was disappointed by the skimpy selection o' samples).
• laughed & cried @ Bethenny's wedding & met the hunky houseguests of BB12.
• prepped the week's fibers: quinoa & lentil.
• imbibed on bucket(s) o' beerz @ Mary's for Recycled Sound Sundays

Today I...

• dropped a Benjamin @ Walmart (cloths & toiletries).
• dropped another Ben @ Trader Joe's (wine & wine).
• was chilled by of The Winter's Bone (exceptional acting & storyline) @ the Plaza Frontenac.
• celebrated BC's 40th w/ karaoke, a caricaturist, a card reader & all his most favoritest foods @ Joe's (magical) Cafe.

Today I...

• went to the gym before work (elliptical, crunches, pullups, pushups, leglifts, twists).
• edited/reviewed NEH grant app & drafted responses to liberry "visioning" q's.
• drove to St.L (& didn't stop once!).
• checked in @ Chez Staffandy.
• dined @ The Wood (ehhh) & strolled the Maplewood "Let Them Eat Art" fest.
• beat BC & the Js @ Phase10 dice.

Today I...

• (fin-a-freakin-ly) got new/replacement den carpet.
• ate too much (pigs-n-blanks, sloppy joes, chips, desserts & my award-winning pasta salad) @ Univ. Advancment dept. potluck picnic.
• attended fundraiser soiree for Senator J @ Blvd. Brewing Co.
• mowed the Wyoming St. yard for the 2nd to last time (fingers crossed!)
• packed for the StL while hanging out w/ the D-List.

Today I...

• went to the gym before work (elliptical, crunches, pullups, latdips).
• suffered through another (toxic) Staff Council Governing Board mtg.
• lunched on quinoa pilaf+ (day3).
• hh'd w/ coworkers @ Westside Local celebrating 1 b-day & 2 30yr workiversaries.
• made/enjoyed chinese dumplings & spinach rice.
• bedded down w/ Padma, Tom, (sayonara Arnold) and The Good Wife.

Today I...

• went to the gym before work (elliptical, crunches, pushups).
• lunched on leftover quinoa pilaf+ (day2).
• attended a (worthless) "writing a campaign case statement" mtg.
• toasted the hardwork & (almost) success of my KCMPS Strategic Action Team @ The Cashew.
• was ravenous over RD's dirty rice.
• lol'd over Bethenny, Louie (ep2) & Hot in Cleveland.

Today I...

• flew from MDW to MCI.
• picked up Nix & gave hims a whittle baff.
• enjoyed popcorn & Eclipse (team Jacob!) @ AMC Ward Parkway.
• got milk @ Targe' & picked up a pullover @ Old Navy.
• did 4 loads of laundry, took out the trash, & made dinner (quinoa pilaf+).
• turned in early w/ The Good Wife, Work of Art, Louis (ehhh), & The OCD Project,

Today I...

• checked out the la Trump (CY's favorite building).
• enjoyed peel-n-eat skrimps overlooking the Chicago River @ Dick's Last Resort.
• cooled off w/ an ice cream sammie @ Hershey's on Michigan Ave.
• stopped into Sidetracks to sing along w/ showtunes (& consume countless quantities o' KetelOneKrush).
• satisfied RD's pizzaddiction @ Ranalli's.
• continued the excess w/ (unnecessary tho tasty) canned tamales from the magical "they've-got-it!" market.

Today I...

• served as packmule schlepping gear across Chicago (oy vey).
• took in amazing skyline views from Lake Michigan aboard The KCMOBoys (thx RL&CG!)
• enjoyed beerz, brauts & the perfect bite o' chips (2 Wavy Lay's, 1 Nacho Cheese Dorito, 1/2 Baked Nacho Cheese Dorito, 1/3 Garden Tomato & Basil) dockside @ Montrose Harbor.
• said what she said (& lol'd).
• journeyed to Rogers Park for (unnecessary tho tasty) dinner @ Leona's.

Today I...

• went to the gym before work (elliptical, crunches, pushups, leglifts).
• attended Sen. Justus' legislative update @ Oak Street Coffee
• delivered Nix to the boarders (sniff sniff).
• purchased tix to Rome (Italy, that's right).
• flew to Chi-town (making good use of SWA Rewards drink tix.)
• checked in @ Chez Yanchelly & nightcapped @ SoFo.

Today I...

• went to the gym before work (elliptical, crunches, pullups, latdips).
• forgot to wear underware to work (whoopsy).
• enjoyed lunch @ Chez Elle (salmon, capers, artichoke crepe - c'est magnifique!)
• popped into Fervere for some (heavenly) bread
• made/enjoyed (perfect) gazpacho using fresh herbs from m'garden (chives, basil, parsely, dill).
• packed for Chi-town.

Today I...

• participated in Dean's Advisory Team mtg.
• ate (too much) JackStack celebrating 2 coworkers 30YEAR! work anniversary (can't even imagine!)
• discovered YouTube auto/mix playlists (featuring ONJ & ELO)
• received 2nd! (grr) replacement HD TiVo
• hh'd alfresco @ Thirsty's.
• retaliated against a hornworm tomato invasion (flung 15, spread BT for stragglers).

Today I...

• went to the gym before work (elliptical, crunches, pushups).
• enjoyed (too many) chips & a (grande) burrito @ Taqueria Mexico (#2) w/ my Kauffman Scholar.
• completed liberry's campus space utilization survey (tedious!)
• participated in (last!!!) KCMSD Strategic Action Planning Team mtg.
• supped on leftover leftover mac-n-cheese & burger.
• checked The Gates (werewolves and witches and vampires - oh my!)

Today I...

• went to the gym before work (elliptical, crunches, pushups, leglifts, pushups, pullups, twists, latdips).
• completed my 2009 work self-evaluation (i was AWE-some!)
• got a (f'n) parking ticket from the campus (f'n) police for parking in the same (f'n) spot I park in 70% of the (f'n) time (contested!)
• participated in mtg w/ ISDFoundation & CFO of KCMSD re: starting a KC schools foundation.
• bought/planted marigolds (bug control) & decorative peppers (fo culluh).
• walked to Liberty Memorial for KCPubLib's "Meet the Past: Woodrow Wilson" event.

Today I...

• went to the gym on a Sunday! (elliptical, crunches, pushups)
• had a Bravo-palooza (2 Work of Arts, 2 Top Chefs, 1 Bethenny, 1 WHHL, 1 RHoNJ, & 1 RHoNYC).
• stopped by JR&MS's for some sun time/pool time.
• dropped into Mary's for a brewski (or 3).
• made/enjoyed whole wheat penne w/ crushed tomatoes, fresh mozz & basil.
• marked my 500th day!

Today I...

• got 2 shirts & 1 pair of jeans @ JCP doorbusters sale.
• went to the gym on a Saturday! (elliptical, crunches, twists, latdips, pullups, pushups, back, curls).
• made guac w/ cilantro & peppers from my "garden" (& greenies to go).
• enjoyed 8hrs poolside (eating & eating & drinking & drinking) @ BM&NR's.

Today I...

• drove from Branson West to KCMO.
• spent $45! (worth it) @/on Osceola Cheese: olive, cheddar, string, horseradish
• mowed m' (gd!) Wyoming St. yard.
• went in for a 1/2 day of "work" (email/blog).
• popped into Costco for avacados, tomatos, & mozz (yes, more cheese).
• slept in my own bed (divine!)

Today I...

• spent 4.5 hrs on/in/by the lake.
• drove (flew!) a Waverunner for the 1st X (& was excellent!)
• supped on brats, fries, & pasta salad.
• won 2 & lost 1 game of Blokus.
• slept on the world's worst foldout.

Today I...

• flew from DCA to MCI (@ the buttcrack of dawn).
• drove from MCI to Bar M Resort.
• met up w/ the fam @ (in) Table Rock Lake.
• made a (liquor &) marshmellow run to Branson West.
• forfeited @ Phase10Twist & slept on the world's worst fold-out (neither as bad as they sound).

Today I...

• started my day w/ a Misto & free WiFi (thx Starbucks).
• got m' gym on @ VIDA Fitness (elliptical, crunches).
• went back for bought a pair of jeans & slipper shoes @ H&M.
• hosted & enjoyed UMKC Alumni (& LGBT w/ GD) Night @ Nationals Stadium (a tremendous success!)
• nightcapped @ Legal Seafood w/ KE.

Today I...

• checked into the Renaissance (fohfohfoh).
• toured the (gorgeous!) Jefferson Building of the Library of Congress.
• sushi'd w/ MC @ Senate Cafe & took the VIP shuttle from Russell to the Rotunda (impressive!).
• made the downtown hh rounds: Hotel Washington, The Willard , Rosa Mexicano (pomegranite marg!), & Legal Seafood w/ (coworker pal) KE.
• bought 2 shirts & 1 pair of Superman briefs @ H&M.
• met up w/ JW, MK, & JH @ JRs for showtunes (& beerz)

Today I...

• started the day w/ a "Misto" (coffee w/ steamed nonfat milk) & free WiFi (thx Starbucks!)
• strolled the Mall & took in the garden & gallery of the Hirshorn.
• enjoy swirlee margaritas alfresco @ Lauriol Plaza.
• sampled (fancy) chocolates @ Biagio.
• met up w/ CH & JW @ JRs followed by ouzo (out the wazoo!) @ Agora

Today I...

• raced like a demon & barely made my flight!
• flew from MCI to DCA.
• caught up w/ TZ over (delicious) homemade tamales!
• Metro'd to Silver Spring for a sand muffin & (a recipricated!) hug-n-kiss from AT!
• caught up w/ MC-n-GT over (spicy!) tots-n-wings @ Quarry House Tavern.
• shook off a Metro nightmare @ Nellie's w/ Kelco & the ladies B-W.

Today I...

• went to the gym before work (elliptical, crunches, pushups).
• attended monthly Advancement Divisional Mtg (zzzz!).
• enjoyed (locally-grown/raised) lunch @ BlueBird cafe w/ SB&Mrs.N
• participated in mobile Web Task Force (mWTF!) mtg.
• popped into Grinders for a nosh (but wanted the Chili Bomb Pie!)
• supported KC Wave & KC AVP @ Crosstown Station fundraiser.

Today I...

• went to the gym before work (elliptical, crunches, pushups).
• shared Minsky's & AMC w/ an ailing coworker during lunch.
• finalized (?) draft of "robot" talking points/faq's for staff
• compiled/distributed list of 2009-2010 programs/exhibits/displays.
• scheduled liberry tweets for the next 3 months!
• packed for DC, made do w/ leftoverz, welcomed Kathy back to the D-List,

Today I...

• went to the gym before work (elliptical, crunches, pushups, leglifts, pullups, latdips, twists).
• updated liberry social media & (NEW) construction updates blog.
• "redesigned" m' blog (new template) & made a serious dent in my GoogleReader backlog
• ate (2) hotdog(s) and (2) veggie burger(s) @ UMKC All Staff Picnic
• signed paperwork to (half-heartedly) accept offer on Wyoming St. house.
• mowed the (gd) Wyoming St. yard.
• made (a mess making)/enjoyed tostones (w/ orange roughy & spinach).

Today I...

• went to the gym before work (elliptical, crunches, leglifts, pushups).
• received 1st (&only) offer on Wyoming St. house (depressingly low).
• attended KCMPSD Strategic Action Planning Team mtg (no bloodshed).
• made/enjoyed tuna salad sammie (Green Goddess subbed-4-mayo!) w/ lentil salad side.
• checked out some (crazy-ass) Hoarders on TLC (mmeeeeeeeeeep).

Today I...

• celebrated Flag Day by working (1/2 day) from home.
• had new bed/chair delivered (by 2 blimp-sized baboons).
• watched 3hr Tony Awards in less than 90 min (thx TiVo!)
• enjoyed uno mucho grande burrito porko (& muy mucho chipos) @ Margaritas w/ RD&GM.
• was blown away (along w/ poor Gale) by Jessie/Breaking Bad.

Today I...

• had a lentl-palooza making soup, salad, and (reMARKable!) somosas.
• checked in w/ my east coast housewives (NJ & NYC).
• went to the gym on a Sunday! (elliptical, crunches, pushups).
• caught some rays @ MS&JRs.
• enjoyed drx w/ the boyz @ Mary's for PMS (Pop Music Sundays).

Today I...

• went to the gym on a Saturday! (elliptical, crunches, latdips, pullups, pushups, twists, leglifts).
• had Wyoming St. house shown 3x.
• was impressed (and depressed) by "David Bates: The Katrina Paintings" @ the Kemper.
• stocked up on 10for$10 bargains @ Sunfresh!
• made/enjoyed stirfried veggie lo mein.
• shared a bottle of bubbly (just cuz) & The Good Wife w/ RD.

Today I...

• went to the gym before work (elliptical, crunches, pullups, latdips, pushups, twists, leg lifts).
• wore the same pants for the 5th day in a row (shhh)!
• drafted answers to "About the Robot" faqs.
• had a (really delicious) lentl burger & (not-so-exciting) sweet potato fries @ Blanc Burgers + Bottles on the Plaza.
• enjoyed "The A-Team Movie" (thx Bradley Cooper) @ The Palace

Today I...

• went to the gym before work (elliptical, crunches, pullups, latdips, twists)
• built "Today in the Libray" ppt to run in MNL lobby.
• attended "Urban Rooftop Party" for the Unicorn (zzz) @ Terrace on Grand (amazing space/views).
• returned (too tall) chairs & picked up (just right) chairs @ Home Decorators.
• checked in on (the freaks on) The OCD Project.

Today I...

• went to the gym before work (elliptical, crunches, pushups, leglifts).
• met w/ Wed. Sun reporter re: another Robot story!
• enjoyed catching up over hh w/ SM @ re:Verse.
• had terrible service (but good food!) @ Kokopelli.
• checked into the OCD Project (cuckoo).

Today I...

• went to the gym before work (elliptical, crunches, pullup, pushups, twists).
• attended Dean's Advisory Team mtg (ho hum).
• updated Friends of the Library blog.
• participated in KCMPS Strategic Action Planning mtg (& got in a fight w/ an old lady...beeatch).
• took a (spectacular) season ending Journey w/the Gleeks ("To Sir w/ Love" # - oy!oy!oy!) & logged another Good Wife.

Today I...

• went to the gym before work (elliptical, crunches, leglifts).
• updated my blog and library blog & social media.
• got lost in GoogleReader updates (thx Gawker.com)
• paid $479.14 to for Wyoming St. house gutter/facia repair & lowered sale price by $10k (come 'n get it!)
• watered plants, did laundry, made dinner, paid bills.
• went ga ga over 2 Glees (& a Good Wife).

Today I...

• went back for 2nds (ok, 3rds) @ Poco's.
• strolled the Zona Rosa Festa Italiana (nothing special).
• got 2 sweaters & a shirt for $9.71 @ The Gap & a margarita @ O'Dowds.
• bid a fond farewell to CY&MC @ MCI.
• mowed m' (gd) yard & cleaned the toilet-n-tub @ Wyoming St.
• settled in w/ The Good Wife & Breaking Bad.

Today I...

• was quoted in the Star in a (FRONT PAGE!) article on our robot.
• enjoyed crepes (but stuffy room & muffly staff) @ Chez Elle.
• scored a cheese slipper AND olive loaf from Fervere.
• strolled the City Market & bought a (Menonite) jalapeno parmesian spread.
• schlepped to Home Decorators & fetched m' director's chairs (too tall).
• rallied & enjoyed PrideFest @ Berkley Riverfront Park.

Today I...

• went to the gym before work (elliptical, crunches, twists, leglifts, pushups).
• picked up MC&CY from MCI.
• enjoyed (superstrong) greenies on the deck
• MAX'd to Hamburger Mary's for (roomtemp) beerz & zombie parade.
• got sloppy (some more than others) @ Street Blast @ KC Live.
• Hasselhoff'd fried fiesta (shroomz, wingz, friez) @ Willie's.

Today I...

• went to the gym before work (elliptical, crunches, leglifts, twists).
• wished JS(soon-to-be-H) happy 40th bday!
• enjoyed the perfect weather, fellowship (& quinoa salad) @ the annual liberry picinic.
• had new (faulty & needs to be replaced) den carpet installed.
• participated in (another rewarding) Consensus board meeting.
• enjoyed a salad w/ tuna/lettuce/tomato/Green Goddess (new fave) salad & The Good Wife (w/ RD).

Today I...

• puttered around the house until 8:30 (decadent!)
• attended simultaneous UMKC Staff Council & University Advancement training mtgs.
• enjoyed lunch (baked potato soup!) over AMC w/ an ailing coworker.
• spent an hour in the Robot w/ a Star photographer & videographer.
• popped up to ALDI for (8) $0.49 avacados!
• stepped back 4 some backstory w/ The Good Wife pilot.

Today I...

• went to the gym before work (elliptical, crunches).
• ate way (weigh) too much lunch (fried chicken, greens, baked mac-n-cheese, redbeans-n-rice, peach cobler) @ Peach Tree Buffet.
• attended 1st UMKC Web Trends Group meeting.
• participated in KCMPSD Strategic Action Planning team mtg (less frustrating than previous 2wks).
• went to bed w/ "The Good Wife".

Today I...

• thoroughly enjoyed a Monday off work!
• happened upon the Memorial Day services @ Liberty Memorial ("modern" w/ VIPs).
• attended the Memorial Day services @ Union Hill Cemetery ("old-timey" w/ folks in Civil War uniforms).
• lol'd (& shed a little tear) watching Sex in the City 2 @ the Palace.
• enjoyed rooftop brewski's @ MRs (funky) River Market pad.

Today I...

• walked w/ Nix to/around Liberty Memorial.
• enjoyed afternoon fun in the sun poolside (@ CF&FB's & MS&JR's).
• had my Wyoming St. house shown...
• bought/download Glee-v.3 & JJ's#1's
• hosted the fam + KPH&MH for brauts & Celebration at the Station fireworks display.

Today I...

• felt like a heel for bailing on BC-n-the-gang.
• soaked up some sun (got burnt) on m' rooftop.
• borrow a chain-saw-on-a-stick & trimmed (butchered) a view-blocking tree.
• prepped/made (delicious) pasta salad & potato salad.
• got m' car washed & grocery shopped.
• hosted GM, J&BN-W for greenies (1can limeade, 1can vodka, 1blender-full ice) & veggie burgers alfresco.

Today I...

went to the gym before work (elliptical, crunches, twists, latdips, pullups, pushups, leglifts).
attended Sen. Justus' legislative update @ Oak St. Coffee
mowed my (razzin'frazzin') Wyoming St. grass.
planted my (free from JJ) beefsteak tomato plant.
enjoyed drx on the roof @ Hamburger Mary's.

Today I...

• went to the gym before work (elliptical, crunches).
• finalized deets w/ speakers for PMC marketing track.
• had a wonderul (tho long overdue) reunion w/ my auntDM & cuzMM.
• (surprisingly) enjoyed Spicy Shrimp Diavolo pasta @ Applebee's (yes, Applebee's).
• officially gave up on "Justified".

Today I...

• went the whole day w/out showering (just cuz).
• reviewed/edited "Meet the Robot" photos & (finally) got Flickr to cooperate.
• learned gutters @ (gdmf) Wyoming St. house fell (will it never end?)
• attended Urban Core Group hh @ the Wharfmaster Bldg (cool - potentially).
• made/enjoyed a veggie-filled egg salad & checked in w/ my palz @ 9 by Design.

Today I...

• started the day w/ (& lol'd @) the RHoNJ.
• attended (boring) Dean's Advisory Team mtg.
• made official/final recomms for Dir. of Affirmative Action.
• participated in (uber frustrating) KCMPS Strategic Action Planning mtg.
• sucked on a glass o' vino & the season for-now-le of Vampire Diaries.

Today I...

• went to the gym before work (elliptical, crunches).
• was wallet-less (lost? stolen?)
• re-revised Libraries' "feature" for UMKC main Web page.
• attended Kauffman Scholar-Centric (2hr!) training mtg. w/ (rewarding).
• ended the day w/ leftover cookout food & (ANOTHER) bite out of Vampire Diaries (Team Damen).

Today I...

• welcomed (my dearest darling) KPB-H to life 4-0.
• started the day w/ CBS Sunday Morning & the (lunatic) ladies of NYC (Kelly=cuckoo, for realz).
• mowed m' (mofo) Wyoming St. yard.
• planted my hens-n-chicks in my (nearly impossible to find) pot (thx Planter's Seed!)
• stopped in @ LT&JF's for 1st pool party o' the year.
• pigged out on bbq leftovers, 2 helpings of the Vampire Diaries, & a Breaking Bad digestif.

Today I...

• made/prepped (spicy Gates) bbq baked beans, cole slaw, (imitation) crab salad, potato salad, and 30+ burgers.
• popped over to Costco & 7-11 for party supplies & ice.
• hosted 20 (or so) peeps for a (planned but) "impromptu" deck/rooftop cook-out.
• cleaned up.

• went to the gym on a (1/2 day) off (elliptical, crunches, twists, leglifts, latdips, pushups, pullups).
• worked (1/2 day) from home (on liberry & volunteer cmte work).
• bought finishing touches for basement bedroom @ Target & solar-powered (rooftop) garden lights @ (my beloved) Big Lots.
• mixed-n-mingled @ Hamburger Mary's (rooftop) bar.

Today I...

• worked (1/2 day) from home.
• Wii Fit +'d (hula hoop, step aerobics, jogged, & flew) for 30min + (Wii age 49 & 25lbs overweight - WTF?!!)
• had 2nd flr bedroom/den measured for new carpet.
• made/enjoyed salmon patties, smashed tators, & broc.
• took 2 more bites outta Vampire Diaries backlog then lol'd @ Cougar Town.

Today I...

• went to the gym before work (elliptical, crunches, leg lifts, twists, latdips, pullups, pushups).
• attended (but hadn't done m' homework for) PMC Program Committee mtg (slacker).
• participated in (3rd of 3) interviews w/ candidate for Dir. of Affirmative Action (thumbs up, w/ ?'s)
• ordered sleeper chair (in twill crimson) for den from JCP.
• had work pc updated to Windows 7.
• hosted RD's ex(+1) for drx/house tour, then (ate too much) dinner (chips, tamale, enchilada, chips, chips, chips) @ Manny's.

Today I...

• went to the gym before work (elliptical.)
• met w/ reps from Quixotic re: potential (library robot inspired) program.
• participated in (2nd of 3) interviews w/ applicants for Dir. of Affirmative Action (thumbs up, imho).
• participated in KCMO Public School District Action Planning Team mtg (spinning wheels...)
• made tuna salad then took a bite of m' Vampire Diaries backlog (delicious).

Today I...

• went to the gym before work (elliptical, crunches, leglifts, twists, latdips, pullups).
• participated in (1st of 3) interviews w/ applicants for Dir. of Affirmative Action (thumbs down, imho).
• attended Alumni & Constituent Relations dept. mtg.
• attended "What it takes in Urban Education" community forum (inspiring!)
• hosted (the lovely & talented) KPB-H for guac tacos while she finished up (her wonderful artistry of) planting m' decks.

Today I...

• went to the gym ON A SUNDAY! (elliptical, crunches, twists, leg lifts).
• lunched @ P.F. Chang's w/ my (charming & sweet) Kauffman mentee
• dropped in to OutaBounds for Bad Music Sunday w/ the boyz.
• Hasselhoff'd RD's (spicy!) sketti.
• caught up on (3 eps of) "Community" w/ newly ripped (when did that happen?) Joel McHale.

Today I...

• exchanged bedding @ JCP.
• bought two (lush) frontporch ferns @ Home Depot.
• went to the gym ON A SATURDAY! (elliptical, crunches, twists, latdips, pullups, pushups).
• celebrated May bday's (& ate my fill o' fried) @ John's (freezing) Big Deck.
• watched a "The Middle" marathon & checked in w/ m' girls from NYC.

Today I...

• went to the gym before work (elliptical, crunches, pullups, pushups, twists, latdips).
• attended Philanthropy Awards Luncheon @ the Meuhelbach.
• mowed m' Wyoming St. yard (ugh).
• stopped into (newly reopened) Mike's for hh w/ the liberrianz.
• ordered in (disappointing) Veggie Delight (w/ almonds - wtf?) from Minsky's.

Today I...

• wished LB & EM happy b-day's.
• lunched w/ donors @ Lidia's (mm' sketti).
• skooted out of work a smidge early (exhausted!)
• checked out Quixotic's new rehearsal space (v. cool!) during SMCKC hh.
• made & enjoyed pasta con spinach, capers & black olives for din-din.
• checked into w/ Old Christine, Cougar Town, & my new bff's on 9 by design.

Today I...

• lost my patience @ UMKC Staff Council mtg (incompetence).
• ordered in Jack Stack (yum!) lunch w/ donors.
• was interviewed for KCUR story on "the robot" (airs Sunday!)
• hosted "Meet the Robot" event (approx. 100 guests!)
• went to Hawaii w/ Modern Family (& a bag of jalepeno Zapp's).

Today I...

• co-presented (for 6hrs!) @ KCMLIN Workshop (well-received).
• ordered in Pizza Hut Veggie Lovers (I did not love).
• wined & dined (delightful) donors @ Cafe Trio (for 3hrs!) .
• settled in w/ the kids from WestBev & the (bumbling) badasses on Breaking Bad.

Today I...

• went to the gym before work (elliptical, crunches, pushups, pullups, twists, latdips)
• spent 3 (MORE) hours prepping for KCMLIN Workshop w/ copresenter.
• met my Kauffman Scholar & his 'rents (muy agradables) @ BB&BS-hq.
• wished m' sis a happy bday (via vm...)
• made & enjoyed guac tacos for din.
• checked in w/ the nutjobs from NJ & dbl dipped in (& got caught up) on the 902010 pool

Today I...

• went to ALDI & got (8) avacados for only $0.39 each!!
• spent 6 hours at work ON A SUNDAY prepping for KCMLIN Workshop.
• dined on more cornish pasties & split pea soup.
• wish me momala a happy mom's day.
• caught up on "Smallville" & fell in love w/ (3 episodes/2.2 hrs of) "9 by Design".

Today I...

• made tuna salad, split pea soup, & cornish pasties
• wished Faithers "Happy Birthday" (again).
• got ready to get ready to for KCMLIN workshop.
• "helped" (watched & advised) KPB-H plant m' decks.
• helped celebrated a co-workers 2nd masters @ The Majestic.
• got m' Mexican food fix @ Teocali

Today I...

• attended KC Social Media Club breakfast @ KC Cafe.
• stopped in for Sen. Justus' legislative update @ Oak St. Coffee.
• completed program & drafted script for "Meet the Robot" event.
• was invited to join (high profile) UMKC Facilities Advisory Committee.
• mingled w/ local (dem) politicos @ Truman Days mixer.
• lol'd @ Chelsea Handler (while surrounded by ridonculous drunk girlz) @ Starlight.

Today I...

• participated in Philanthropy Midwest Conf program cmte mtg.
• created cover art & program for "Meet the Robot" event.
• lunched on & loved (delicious but hard to eat) vegan soup @ Blue Koi for SB's bday.
• had my Wyoming St koi pond cleaned.
• continued "strategic planning" @ Consensus board mtg.
• was blown away by "Venice" @ KC Rep (better than Broadway).

Today I...

• went to the gym before work (elliptical, crunches, twists, leg lifts).
• participated in (worthless) "New Media & Technology Learning Circle" @ Nonprofit Connect .
• was matched w/ my Kauffman Scholar.
• went to the dentist for check-up & cleaning (still cavity free!)
• got a new toilet (w/ dual flush!).
• celebrated Cinco de Mayo w/ a (bucket of) Pacifico & the boyz rooftop @ Hamburger Mary's.

Today I...

• went to the gym before work (elliptical, crunches, twists, latdips, pullups, pushups).
• finalized logistics (catering, linens, table & art placement) for 5/12 "Meet the Robot" event.
• sketched out itinerary for next week's donor visit.
• participated in KC Public School District Action Planning Team mtg (& got "nominated" group leader - ugh)
• was blown away (like the Mexican twin's brain) by Breaking Bad!

Today I...

• went to the gym before (elliptical, crunches, twists, latdips, pullups, pushups).
• completed list of FOL Faculty Grant recipients program insert (tedious).
• mowed the (GD) Wyoming St. yard.
• disassembled, moved, & reassembled shelving unit from den to basement.
• grilled veggie burgers & ate on m' deck.
• reconnected w/ the Housewives from NJ (the "prostitution-whore" vs. "thick as thieves" feud reignites!)

Today I...

• started the day w/Charlie & the gang @ CBS Sunday Morning.
• did laundry, vacuumed floors and cleaned the granite counters & stainless steel apps (where's that damn Cinderella when you need her?!)
• enjoyed sunny skies & ($$$) art @ Brookside Art Fair w/ JK.
• popped into Sharp's for an afternoon brewski (or 3).
• met up w/ the gang for more beerz @ OutaBounds.

Today I...

• went to the gym ON A SATURDAY! (elliptical, crunches).
• used 15coupons & saved $322 @ JCP! (bedding, nested mixing bowls, & placemats).
• attended Faithers 9th bday (w/ a bouquet of helium balloons).
• made a decadent (yet disappointing) pan of homemade mac&cheese.
• enjoyed a potluck/Bunko bday party @ JF&LT's.

Today I...

• worked from home (seriously).
• had a plumber over to fix the loo (less than 1hr=$312!)
• edited/submitted UComm press release for "Meet the Robot".
• reviewed/created comparison spreadsheet for potential PMC marketing/communication program (tedious).
• "enjoyed" (didn't hate) 'And Her Hair Went With Her' @ the Unicorn.
• late-night grocery shopped @ SunFresh.

Today I...

• went to the gym before work (elliptical, crunches, pushups, latdips, pullups).
• refined & submitted Online Information Conf app. (Thanksgiving in Paris?- find out early July).
• applied for GLLI Presidential Appointment Project (but have no chance in h*ll).
• attended UMKC Lavendar Graduation ceremony & reception (quite nice).
• made & enjoyed (heated & served) chinese dumplings & potstickers w/ brocc.
• checked in w/ Lois-n-Clark, & dozed off w/ (dreamy) Dr. Drew (& his island of misfit toys).

Today I...

• participated in Philanthropy Midwest Conf programming cmte mtg.
• attended the (uninspired) Women's Employment Network luncheon @ the Hyatt.
• drafted entry ("Marketing Today's People-centric Library") for Online Information Conf (London baby! - wish me luck)
• toured Clyde Manor (unimpressed) @ Urban Core Group event.
• made & enjoyed green olive tapenade topped orange roughy & fresh oven-roasted brussel sprouts.

Today I...

• went to the gym before work (elliptical, crunches).
• notified winner (& losers) of FOL Scholarship.
• order 2 (Sauvage) swimsuits from swimoutlet.com.
• mowed my (GD!) Wyoming St. yard.
• participated in (frustrating) KC Public School Strategic Action Team mtg.

Today I...

• bid a fond farewell to RD's 'rents.
• went to the gym before work (elliptical, crunches, latdips, pullups, pushups).
• met w/ committee & (half-heartedly) selected 2010 FOL Scholarship recipient.
• participated in UMKC Dir. of Affirmative Action search cmte mtg & identified top candidates.
• enjoyed 2-4-1 tacos-n-enchiladas (& 2-many-margs-4-a-school-night) w/ GM-W(?) @ Margaritas.

Today I...

• went to the gym ON A SUNDAY! (but is was closed...)
• shopped for outdoor placemats & doormats @ JCP Outlet, Kohl's, Walmart, Crate&Barrel, & Lowe's (no luck, but killed a couple of hrs).
• enjoyed burnt ends, sausage, & (the world's best) bbq baked beans @ Jack's Stack.
• played Eucher w/ the "in-laws".
• checked in on the "celebrities" (losers) in Sober House w/ (dreamy) Dr. Drew.

Today I...

• strolled through the city market
• popped into Blvd. Bakery for a (decadent) frosted fig cookie.
• watched (suffered through) Sherlock Holmes (in HD).
• had my (Wyoming St) house shown 3x (w/ a semi-flooded basement...)
• learned to never (again) order the (greasy, chewey) "Wonder Beef" @ Bo Lings.
• saw the (1st half) of Train to 2010 @ UMKC Theatre.

Today I...

• went to the gym before work (elliptical, crunches, latdips, pullups, pushups).
• attended Sen. Justus' legislative update @ Oak St. Coffee.
• updated liberry social media & new/events blog.
• enjoyed (RD's mom-made) delicious dumplings (aka perogies).
• downloaded 1st Amazon-to-TiVo "on-demand" movie (7HRS to download!)
  

Today I...

• attended/assisted @ UMKC Alumni Awards Celebration (inspiring).
• mixed-n-mingled w/ A&S and Conservatory alumni during reception @ Negro Baseball League Museum .
• ate (too much) double (dee-licous!) burrito spread @ Los Corrals.
• got kicked out of Union Station w/ Nix (NO DOGS ALLOWED! - bastards) picking up RD's 'rents.
• locked RD, the rents et moi outside on the balcony during home tour (whoopsy).

Today I...

• went to the gym before work (elliptical, crunches, pullups, latdips, pushups).
• attended KC Young Artists "Learning & Living" awards luncheon @ the Hyatt (lovely).
• assembled a gazillion Kasey Kangaroo* napkin rings for 5/22 Alumni Awards luncheon.
• hh'd w/ EM @ Outa Bounds.
• bid adieu to Patty Hewes w/ Damages season (series?) finale.

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Today I...

• went to the gym before work (elliptical, crunches, pushups, latdips, pullups).
• had Nix's whittle teef qweaned.
• hosted the office to lunch (stirfry veggies-n-skrimps) @ my place.
• lowered price of Wyoming St. house by 5(more)k...
• participated in KC Public Schools Strategic Action Planning mtg.

Today I...

• went to the gym before work (elliptical, crunches, pushups, latdips, pullups).
• notified (26!) successful FOL Faculty Grant applicants.
• participated in Dir. of Affirmative Action search cmte mtg.
• checked in w/ Pine Valley to hear "Palmer's dead!" (3mos later...)
• prep/chopped veggies for 2moro's office stirfry then enjoyed (prepackaged-n-delicious) Indian alfresco (lovin' la deck).

Today I...

• shopped for fruits-n-veggies @ Sunfresh.
• dug into TiVo (2 bros-n-sis, 2 9-oh's, 2 sunday morning's, & 1 -goodbye-betty)
• spent 5 (freakin)hrs assembling patio sets.
• enjoyed (homemade & heaping) nachos alfresco (on aforementioned sets).

Today I...

• mowed m' (gd) Wyoming St. lawn.
• checked in w/ the ladies from NYC & watch Amanda get b*tchslapped on the season (series??) finale of Melrose.
• drove to Indepence (BFE) & Liberty (BFE'er!) JC Penneys to purchase (3 shirts &) 2 patio sets.
• enjoyed (AT&)CO's "Forever 39" bday party.

Today I...

• attended Univ.Advancment Divisional mtg.
• caught the tail end of Sen. Justus' legislative update @ Oak Street Coffee.
• enjoyed (& was impressed) by (SME 9th grader) MH's (dramatic!) performance.
• planned/shopped for/assembled/hosted (a last minute) cocktail party (TGFCostco!)
• participated in (& drank 2 much during) Union Hill House Parties (benefitting AidsWalkKC).

Today I...

• went to the gym before work (elliptical, crunches, latdips, pullups, & chest).
• participated in Philanthropy Midwest Conf 2011 planning committee(s - "Volunteer" and "Programs") kickoff mtg.
• began planning training KCMLIN workshop (co-teaching w/ KCPubLib development dir.)
• enjoyed hh drx-n-apps (curry mussels, lobster roll, bruschetta, grilled skrimps, & calamari) @ Bristol/KC Power&Light District.
• (FINALLY) saw "A Chorus Line" (sloppy production) @ the Music Hall (2hrs, no intermission, ugh).

Today I...

• went to the gym before work (elliptical, crunches, pushups, latdips, & pullups).
• deposited by Federal tax refund! ($900ish).
• hosted "Dan White" photography talk (v. nice tho disappointing attendance).
• formatted/distributed FOL Scholarship entries & printed 155 VIP invite letter/labels.
• attended "Fine Art of Dan White" event/exhibit/reception @ KC Public Library.
• burnt the shells so transformed guac tacos into gauc taco salad (voila!)

Today I...

• went to the gym before work (elliptical, crunches, PULLUPS, LATDIPS, & PUSHUPS!)
• enjoyed tilapia tacos @ Oak 63.
• help select recipient of Staff Council Scholarship (rewarding!)
• updated Library News/Events blog.
• participated in KC Pub School District Strategic Action Team mtg (doin' my part).
• made-n-ate a cup of rice w/ soy & siracha (simply delicious).

Today I...

• went to the gym before work (elliptical, crunches, PULLUPS, LATDIPS, & PUSHUPS!)
• drafted "Meet the Robot" VIP invite letter.
• scheduled koi pond cleaning (Wyoming St.) & terrace/roof garden planting (Grand Ave.)
• enjoyed burgers ala rooftop avec (my darlings) KPB-H&MCH.
• finished off "The Soup", "ProjRun" (& a bottle of wine).

Today I...

• savored une crepe magnifique @ Chez Elle avec ma mere.
• flea market (junk) & (not-so) fresh veggie shopped @ the City Market.
• bought (ANOTHER) rug (bingo!) combo push-broom/squeegy @ Home Depot.
• enjoyed bad music (& beerz) @ OutaBounds.
• anguished over Bethany & Jill's falling out (can't we all just get along?)

Today I...

• laughed & cried w/ Ugly Betty (only 1 ep left - wahhh!)
• scrubbed down & halled patio furniture from Wyoming St. house to Grand Ave rooftop (3 f'ing trips!)
• bought a (scary) plastic owl & gigantic (basement) rug @ Lowes.
• checked out Tower Tavern & enjoyed a (delicioso) veggie stromboli.
• lol'd @ "Pride & Joy & Other Plays" benefitting AidsWalkKC.

Today I...

• went to the gym before work (elliptical, crunches).
• drafted Mellon grant letter of intent.
• designed (Cinco de Mayo-scheduled????) AsianPacificAm Celebration event flyer (wtf-yo?).
• made a (delicious) batch o'guac.
• enjoyed Catch Phrase (& beerz) @ RC&JS's.

Today I...

• went to the gym before work (elliptical, crunches).
• attended Congressman Cleaver's UMKC/QM Power press conf
• took in lunch & the American Indian Art exhibit @ the Nelson
• participated in kick-off reception for KC Public School's strategic planning teams.
• mixed-n-mingled @ Reach Out & Read benefit @ Black Bamboo
• settled in w/ Mr. Shiatsu, the gang from 9-Oh, & the celebrity (messes!)@Rehab w/ (dreamy) Dr. Drew.

Today I...

• went to the gym before work (elliptical, crunches).
• participated in (frustrating) UMKC Staff Council Governing Board mtg.
• attended (interesting!) "Women Behind the Camera in Hollywood" talk.
• checked in on Pine Valley for the 1st time in eons (same ol', same ol')
• finished off (2) Reeses Peanut Butter Eggs, (1/4) bottle o'vino, & (last 1/3 of) Breaking Bad.

Today I...

• voted in KC School Board election.
• went to the gym before work (elliptical, crunches).
• printed, prepped, & (snail)mailed 400(ish) "Meet the Robot" event invites.
• prepped for & participated in Friends of the Library board mtg.
• bedded down w/ (3!) Russell Stovers Bird Nests & my Celebrity Fat Club frNz.

Today I...

• went to the gym before work (elliptical, crunches).
• updated liberry blog (surprisingly time consuming).
• checked in on the Wyoming house (it's still there...).
• got cauliflower ear from check-in/catch up calls w/ JS, JK, & TZ.
• made/ate Amy's Veggie Burgers (thkGod4BBQsauce) & did laundry (as boring as it sounds).
• dove into Damages & tested the waters of Justified (jury's still out).
  

Today I...

• caught up w/ the (meangirls of the) NYC Housewives (Team Frankel!) & Jamie O's (inspirational) Food Revolution.
• drove to/fro Garden City, MO.
• Easter lunched (on ham & starches) @ the 'rents.
• organized my closet & dressser.
• turned in early w/ Melrose & Mr. Shiatsu.

Today I...

• (sampled &) bought an (AMAZING) "cheese slipper" @ Fervere.
• fell in love w/ Chez Elle Creperie.
• took in the "Maginificent Gifts" exhibit @ the Nelson.
• returned (yet another) rug to Nebraska Furniture Mart & settled on a desk set @/from Pottery Barn.
• enjoyed (beerz &) Mama Ray beltin' the blues @ BB's.
• leant a sympathetic ear (& some pomegranate margs) to GM-W.
• Just Danced a Wii bit.

Today I...

• enjoyed eggs & rosemary (clooney) potatoes during (boring) SMCKC mtg @ KC Cafe'.
• attended Sen. Justus' legislative update (informative) @ Oak Street Coffee house.
• designed invites&flyers for 5/12 Friends of the Library "Meet the Robot" event.
• strolled through the galleries (& crowds) @ 1st Fridays.
• enjoyed a drx on the upstairs patio (& a blackbean burger down below) @ Hamburger Mary's.

Today I...

• doled out eggs, sausage, pancakes, & Tang (tasty!) for UMKC Staff Appreesh Wk.
• cleaned my house (vacuum, laundry, dust - blyuck).
• participated in (& ate TOO MUCH @) liberry Chili Cook-off.
• attended Consensus board strategic planning mtg.
• supported colleagues (& the arts) @ "Her Art" opening reception @ Leedy-Voulkos Arts Ctr.

Today I...

• doled out donuts-n-fruit for UMKC Staff Appreesh Wk (4-2-F'N-hrs!)
• ordered 2010-2011 season tix for the Rep (planning ahead!)
• sent 3 faxes! (flex spend claim, CTO contract, & realtor re-up)
• had my house shown (twice!)
• enjoyed dos margaritas grande & uno taco salado @ Kokopelli w/ RD&RC.
• lol'd @ ModFam & CougarT.