BOTW. Last one of 2009

Blog of the week started because last January I wrote about liking a post Mike had on plat. The week following my post; the plat racked up 37 comments, and I think in typical Ashley fashion I took credit for it.

The following week I decided to read through all of the blogs I follow (if you're reading this then it means your blog) and let people know that they had inspired me, or made me laugh, or maybe even cry. I just looked at it as a way to let people know I appreciated what they were putting out there for the rest of us. Thanks to everyone who puts themselves out there for the rest of us to see. It's good to feel connected in what might be a silly way...

NOW. On to BOTW facts (you know I looked this shit up).

• 1st BOTW - January 26th, 2009
• I have only posted 26 BOTWs. So, it was really Blog of the Every-Other-Week.
• I didn't post a single BOTW in November, leading to a Roomie boycott of BOTW (since he had epic content all of November, but no nominations or wins to speak of.)
• Every BOTW has earned at least a single comment from you all. The most comments was 12. It included a back-and-forth between Ryan and I about the word streaming, and a few comments between Lou, Ryan, and I.
  

So. Blog of the Week. January 29, 2009.

Chase...especially for having "Christmas Card From a Hooker in Minneapolis" up. Good work.

Cody...it's a Busan Christmas. Miss you. (I like your sled).

Scott...I can always count on this guy to make me laugh.

Mike...the plat lite. A few morsels of awesome to please the palate.

Louisa...so happy about your new-found passion. You are going to go so far with this. I really liked your "this year i" list as well.

Roxie...I have to thank Abby and Christian. I met Roxie through them and think she's a funny, charming, and talented woman. "this year i" list makes me realize I need to hang out with Roxie more.

Ryan...sparse on the content, and I like it.

Crista..."to sum it up" made me misty eyed. Jeez.

Tucker...I mean, duh.

Sam...misty eyed part deux. Dammit kids, I'm at work.

Christian...a gentleman and a scholar. and a facial hair creep.

on another note. it's been over 2 months since anyone has posted anything on HPC.
Posi-fresh vibes.

Going to switch the vibe up this week, and not declare a winner. Good job in 2009 friends.

Christmas Week...thus far

Staraoke...Triple Rock...boyfriend arrival.

Hexagon. At Any Speed>>>

Red Stag Brunch>>>

Caterpillar Lounge>Azia>Jewel!

This Year I...

+ went on a road trip
+ watched some of my friends fall to piece, watched myself fall to pieces
+ watched us put ourselves back together
+ saw my friends make art. really amazing, inspiring art
+ saw my friends make music. really amazing, inspiring music
+ lost my grandmother. I'm still in shock.
+ had a sit-down with my parents to try and convince them I'm an adult. As I had to borrow $300 from the just a few days prior I don't think it went to well.
+ I was reminded that my parents love me and support me, even if they don't think I'm an adult
+ watched friends grow up, I don't know if any of us are adults, but I think we might all be acting a little more like we are
+ was proud of the people I surrounded myself with. Good, loving, supportive, creative, caring people.
+ tried not to follow the trends. Not sure if it worked, but I tried
+ bought all of my christmas gifts (save 1) from locally owned businesses
+ had highs and lows.
We all did, and we made it to 2010.
See you NYE...I can't wait to ring in another year with you all.

How to make the unhealthy even worse

Hmmm. What should I have for lunch today?
oh yeah. I love Ramen. I eat it because I'm poor, but I really eat it because I love it.

No nutritional bonus WHATSOEVER. Carboard noodles and a packet of sodium.
NUM NUM NUM.

So what did I do today?
I added butter. Loads of butter.

Win.

BLOG OF THE WEEK

Christian:
Cody:

Crista:

Dusick:

Kyndra:

Michael:

Sam:

Roomie:

Scott

Janessa

Louisa

Lauren

There was a lot that made me laugh this week (I in fact read many parts of Scott's blog out-loud to coworkers through fits of laughter), there was a lot that made me sigh and smile (Janessa, Louisa, Lauren, Kyndra), and a lot of emotion in between. I am really happy to see that people shared parts, pieces and bits with themselves...always love a year-end wrap-up.

I have to give BOTW to Sam, for inspiring the share-fest. AND. If you haven't shared...get on it.

This Year I...

let my guard down and fell in love with a boy from Texas. I also made the decision to move to Texas.
Wow.

I also:
+ traveled
+ saw AMAZING music
+ loved every Sunday BBQ
+ made new friends here and there
+ started to feel creative again, a litte
+ bought my very own SUPER comfy bed...sigh
and a whole ton of other amazing things that are escaping me or I'm remembering but just leaving for my head and not the world.
2009 wasn't exactly an easy year, but it was good.

BOTW (day late)

Sorry for the delay. Really. This week your blogs made me laugh on a day I didn't want to laugh (I mean, it's like 5 degrees out there and has been gray all day). So thank you. They also made me smile in a quiet way I think we all appreciate. Mostly, they made me realize I have an amazing group of friends who are smart, funny, passionate, and creative. Yeah...your blogs did ALL of that.

Cody!

Chase

Tucker Jaymes

Louisa


...and in for the minimalist vote...Sam

For the win. ROOMIE.

Not even because he complained last time he didn't win. He wins because his blog made me the happiest and the saddest at the same time.

The Music of Shoreline...The Noise They Make

This is my dear friend Sam. His band played an amazing show last weekend at the nomad. Here are some pictures from that.