Ear Piercing and a Spotted Egg

"If God wanted you to have holes in your ears, he would have put them there." This is what my good friend Liz heard while growing up. She was not allowed to pierce her ears and that was that. So at 27, on her birthday, in the food court at the mall, she made a spontaneous decision . . .

(This girl looks all too happy to punch holes in someones head)

. . . and got her ears pierced!!! Hooray Liz and Happy Birthday! Your Dad can't get too mad . . . not when your ears look so darn cute!

The Spotted Egg

Going to dinner with Chen Ying in China Town is always an adventure and this last time was no exception.

The rules are simple, she orders and I eat.

Most of the time I'm really happy with her choice in food. Like this bun thing (below). They're delicious!

Every now and again though, things are brought out to the table that have me a little confused and just a tad scared. The other night it was The Spotted Egg.

How weird is that!?! Chen Ying assured me it was okay and wouldn't kill me, so I put on my best face and tried a tiny bite. Let's just say it wasn't my finest few seconds and Chen Ying finished the rest. Eggs are just not my thing I guess, especially when they're spotted.

A Not So Good Day At The Dentist

(and my new found love for the suction tool)

I went to the dentist today for what I thought was a simple procedure (because that's what they told me) and ended up having a surprise surgery.  (Surprise!) The dentist explained that it was a very minor surgery and then felt the need to add, "You'll probably hate me . . . people always do but I can't complain, I should have thought of that before I chose this profession."

(WHAT! You don't tell someone that when you are about to place sharp objects in their mouth!) 

What could I do, if it had to be done then it had to be done right? So we began . . .

I figured if I just closed my eyes tight everything would be alright.  WRONG! Immediately I started to taste the blood and about had a complete come apart.  I turned white, felt dizzy and thought I might throw up (I don't even want to think about how horrible that would have been).  

As I sat there trying not to breath or move or swallow all I could think of was my friend who got so freaked out in the dental office that he had a panic attack and they had to call an ambulance (true story).  I could see myself in that same situation but was determined not to let it happen.  Just when I thought I couldn't hold my breath any longer, the dentist noticed his assistant's lack of suction tool use and got on her.  (Hallelujah!) The rest of the procedure went just fine and I made it out alive.  I have a new found love for the suction tool!  

After my somewhat traumatic experience with my surprise surgery and a $1,200 bill . . . I took some pain killers, had some ice cream got in a little face time with an ice pack and made a date with my two best friends, Sean Spencer and Guster Burton.  What a good end to a not so good day!  

Before I die and What I'm Lov'n Lately!

(Get ready for the randomness of me)

Ever since I can remember I have wanted to see U2. In fact, a long, long, long time ago I put their concert on my list of things to do before I die . . . or they die rather. So you can imagine my excitement when this news hit my lovely little ears this morning . . . U2 is playing a secret (not really if I heard about it) show down the street from where I live! They will be playing at the Somerville Theater tonight in Davis Square (where I get on and off the T every day). I may not be one of the lucky "special invitation" ticket holders for the show tonight, but come September I could hold a ticket . . . just maybe. They'll be playing at Gillette stadium!!! Want to go with me?

Sea Salt Caramels, just saying it makes my mouth water! My co-worker came back from California this week and introduced me to the deliciousness of these beauties. What a perfect candy for a salt fiend like me!

Also on my list of things to do before I die . . . go to Ireland. My good friend Ashlee invited me to go with her and a few of her friends from DC. May 22nd I'm on my way!

(Not everything on my list has to do with Ireland or Irish boys . . . I promise)

I'm lov'n these tights from Urban Outfitters. They are the softest most comfortable tights ever and they don't fall down on you during the day! I have pretty much lived in these this winter and will be sad to pack them away come spring.

My good friend Liz gave me Ben Kwellers cd and I can't stop playing the first track. It's called Run and I'm lov'n it! I can't help but dance around when it comes on. It has the ability to change my day from bad to good . . . you should check it out.

Before I die, I want to swing in a tree just like this one! Believe it or not, this girl took this picture herself. She set her camera on a self timer and ran like a mad woman. That makes the picture soooo much cooler if you ask me!

(Rodney Smith, my favorite photographer)

"I must learn to love the fool in me - - the one who feels too much, talks too much, takes too many chances, wins sometimes and loses often, lacks self-control, loves and hates, hurts and gets hurt, promises and breaks promises, laughs and cries. It alone protects me against that utterly self-controlled, masterful tyrant whom I also harbor and who would rob me of human aliveness, humility, and dignity but for my fool."

-Theodore I. Rubin, MD

I'm lov'n this quote!

Proof of the fun!

The first video is on top of the wall, dancing to the parade music.


Dancing from Sarah on Vimeo.

Going on the spinning sled for the first time.


spinning from Sarah on Vimeo.