"To sleep: perchance to dream"

I have been having a difficult time coming up with potentially interesting topics to discuss. I think being busy attempting to accomplish work has taken up all my brain power. However, I have hit upon something for today.

Today's theme: Sleeping

Half-empty: Nightmares. Waking up in the middle of the night scared, only to be filled with relief by waking is not fun.

Half-full: Sweet dreams. Visions of cupcakes danced in my head.

While I agree that sleep is awesome and precious, lately my time in bed has been disturbed. At first I though it was just my L&O SVU obsession, but after the bizarreness of last night, I am thinking something else is going on in my head. I have my fingers crossed that dreams of desserts, vacations and kittens will soon be returning.

Full: Tempur-Pedic mattresses. A level of comfort while sleeping that is beyond description. Come over for a lie down.

In other news, Goldman Sachs, I am disappointed in you.

Spring is here! Spring is here?

Mmmm. Saturday is a good day, which begins with waking up too early because of hungry kittens and then going back to a warm, cozy bed.

Today's theme: Drinking.

Half-full: Endless amusement is to be had from going out and about with friends. Talking, laughing, poking fun at things other people do that are ridiculous. Staying home with a bottle of wine also is worth a recommendation here.

Half-empty: Too many tasty beverages result in poor decision making skills, bad behavior, and hangovers. Oh moderation, sometimes you are so elusive.

Thus I am reminded of a quote, "Everything in moderation, especially moderation," and "The only thing I can't resist is temptation." Excellent things to keep in mind before a night out.

Full: Celebrating friends' birthdays.

I clearly have stated the obvious here, but really spending time with friends, toasting and roasting, is pleasurable and memorable.

Woman's sweet tooth is same size as head

So Passover and Easter have come and gone, both offering tasty food items. Since I have been thinking about food a lot lately (read: always) it has come to my attention that I am frustrated and confused by how disconcerted and delighted food makes me, at times both within a 2 minute period of time.

Full: Cupcakes, always.

Today's theme: Organic v. everything else

Half-empty: Organic foods are expensive and it is not always clear what the designation "organic" means exactly. Further adding to my exasperation is the fact that pesticides are all over, destroying the environment and my body in a simultaneous hate-fest. Also, should I privilege local over organic or vice versa?!

Half-full: The farmer's market will soon be in full swing and I then can purchase affordable, local and organic foods grown on small farms. If I really want to obsess over this more, there are multiple books and websites to make me even more informed.

Dear enormous food corporations,
Please stop cutting corners. Also, be more European when it comes to food.
Thank you,
E

Now, what sort of cupcakes should I make next? :)

Could be worse

The New York Times has been providing me with distractions since 2005.

Full: Eyeglasses for kids who need them (as seen in the New York Times Magazine)

Today's theme: Online clothes shopping

Half-full: You can peruse and purchase items without leaving the comforts of home and said items are then delivered to your door like a gift you sent yourself.

Half-empty: Evil online discount sites, such as ideeli.com, send daily emails to tantalize you when you have no money and sometimes when you most want something it sells out before you even get a chance to buy it. Boo.

Seriously friends, I hardly ever buy anything and then the one adorable sweater I am lusting after sells out to those who have a paid membership. The reason I am shopping a sample sale website is because I am trying to save money! Apparently, I don't need that sweater, and apparently this is a trivial issue at best.