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Friday, November 28, 2003
November 27, 2003- Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving was celebrated in the traditional way (family, food and football) with our respective families, then afterwards, Heather made the trek from Rochester to Stratham to have desert (Swedish apple pie and mulled cider), and to make yet another holiday list. This time the lists were personal.
Since Thanksgiving is a time to be thankful, we decided that we would each make a list of why we were thankful for each other.
Why Melissa is thankful for Heather:
1. She is the only person I know that wants to be me, and while others may think that’s creepy, I don’t.
2. She is the best listener ever.
3. She gives good advice.
4. When I give good advice, she listens, even if she doesn’t like it.
5. I always have a bath buddy.
6. I always have someone to leave with “if it sucks”.
7. She keeps my social calendar full.
8. If I need to run away from home, her door is always open.
9. She gives good compliments
10. I always have someone to go on ‘walks-and-talks’ with.
11. She is my partner in crime!
12. Heather is my best phone, e-mail and IM buddy. (We talk a lot)
13. Heather believes I will be in a band.
14. We share each other’s brain, and not Martha Stewart’s.
15. She’s not married to God…or anyone else.
16. She’s very good.
Why Heather is thankful for Melissa:
1. She let me have a blue pen
2. She knows what “gobble, gobble, gobble” means.
3. She’s my muse of cleanliness and organization.
4. She’s “very good”
5. She lets me obsess and be pathetic.
6. She doesn’t write me off when I make mistakes
7. She’s logical when I’m too flighty.
8. She preferred the “other” brother.
9. She teaches me about sports.
10. She’s not married!!!
11. We’re “special friends” but we don’t have to prove it, people just believe us.
12. Who else could be “inside-out, upside down, and backwards?”
13. She attracts hot boys who often have cute friends.
14. She lets Kevin hang on her, instead of on me.
15. She’s never had “mudslide pie” either!
16. Melissa believes I could have a pony someday.
Okay, now that we’re done with that, it’s time to focus on bigger issues. We have ONE month left of our New Years Resolution. December holds a number of opportunities for some big celebrations, and we hope to see all of our friends at one party or another.
Also, in the not-too-distant future is New Years Eve. We have three goals to ensure New Years tops off our year of celebrating: A killer party, fabulous dates, and stellar outfits. Obviously, the party is our number one priority, so, if anyone out there can help us out, e-mail me at violetmoondancer01@yahoo.com.
Cheers, and we’ll see you out and about!
Melissa Friday, November 28, 2003
Thursday, November 13, 2003
October 31, 2003- Halloween
Believe it or not, Halloween was the most frustrating holiday for us, thus far. What should have been a piece-of-cake for us to put together a costume (since we have an outfit for every other holiday) we began looking for costume ideas weeks in advance knowing that we’d have plenty of time to prepare. Unfortunately our funds were low, and our creativity was shot. The night before Halloween, we drove up to Manchester hoping for a last-minute miracle. Unfortunately we headed home empty-handed and in low spirits. Finally, we broke down and decided that we would wear something that we already owned, and had mostly likely worn the year before. The convincing factors were it was easy and cheap- just, not exciting or different.
Last year, we spent Halloween night at the Portsmouth Brewery. We had a blast and were looking forward to a repeat performance. Unfortunately, this year’s celebration ended up being lamer than a frat party. If it weren’t for the fact that Heather made it to the finals in a Scary-oke contest, the whole thing would have been a bust. After finding out that she didn’t win (which she should have), she and Becky went off to Asia Restaurant for more Karaoke, and Mike and I headed off to his place to hang for the rest of the night.
“Would you mind if I slimed you?” ~Halloween pick-up line.
Melissa Thursday, November 13, 2003
October 12, 2003- Columbus Day
To kick off Columbus Day weekend, Heather and I attended one of Portsmouth's "Art Around Town" gallery walk's. What a fun night! I had no idea Portsmouth had as many art galleries as it does. There are ten galleries that are members of the "Art Around Town" organization, and we were lucky enough to visit seven of them on Friday night.
Aside from the local artwork, complimentary wine and hors d'oeuvres, we wrote some haikus that started out bad, and ended up worse. The goal was to pick a piece of artwork, write a haiku about it, and then share them on our walk to the next gallery. Here are mine. (They are terrible.)
Carol painted it,
the one that looks like a bum.
She though I was Press.
The tall cactus's (yes, I know it’s cacti, but I needed the syllables)
are giving me the finger.
Blast! I hate them so.
I am looking out
of the window. Deep.
Slow. Into your soul.
Fish TV is good.
Children cannot go upstairs-
There is nothing there.
Man with the gray hair.
He is sitting on the art.
Silly, silly man.
Haikus no longer
Deal with the art on display.
I am getting drunk.
Almost to the end.
This is the naked display.
Heather, stop laughing!
My feet really hurt.
Is it time to go home yet?
For the love of art!
Old ladies are great.
The food here is really good.
Look! There’s art here too!
I told you they were bad. Terrible, even. I think the main problem was the complimentary wine. We just didn’t know how to say ‘no’. So I’m sure you’re asking yourself what on Earth this had to do with Columbus Day. I’ll tell you: We discovered art. In Portsmouth. Isn’t that great?! Now you go out and discover art in your town! Either that or come out for the next “Art Around Town” gallery walk on November 14th, or the final night on December 12th. I promise you, you won’t be disappointed, and you won’t leave sober. Trust me.
Melissa Thursday, November 13, 2003
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