Odds, Ends, Contests, Feeds
This is one of those tie up random loose ends posts. I had two more introductory sentences here, but they were completely incomprehensible. It’s like there’s a reason why you shouldn’t take a sleeping aid and then try to blog.
A) We went to the Apple store tonight to see if Slappy’s computer could be repaired and it went a little like this:
Apple guy: How can I help you?
Husband: So this MacBook walked into a bathtub, and never said anything again.
Apple guy:…
And now we have he has a new laptop. And also he has a new iPhone case and is in the process of getting new work shoes. Because when he breaks stuff that has to be replaced, he likes to do it all at once and when I have no way to justify buying myself anything.
I think I’m going to throw my computer in the bathtub next week.
2) Remember that one time I asked you to vote for my recipe in the Aiming Low Recipe contest? Well, you all did and then I made it to the final four! Yay!
But I am losing to the lovely Sugar Jones. Boo!
If you haven’t already, go here, watch the videos (and try not to be distracted by Shauna Glenn’s HILARIOUS kids) and if you’re so inclined (and want to make my day/week/month/year), leave a comment voting for my really really great pumpkin cake. The contest closes Friday night at 10pm eastern time and it would be some serious kickassery to win.
III) You can now get my blog by feedburner.
Theoretically.
Because I don’t actually know what feedburner is, except that it sounds like it might hurt and well, there’s a link to the right where you can click to subscribe via email.
Also? If you’re still getting this blog via the old google reader feed from my blogspot site, I’d love it if you’d switch to the new one (on this page, click on add a subscription (top left) and in the box type overflowingbrain.com/feed), because it makes my obsessive life easier. I should throw it out there that I also have no idea how google reader works either, so if this makes no sense, blame it on the sleeping aid for sure.
Internet abilities, for the win!
d) I’m going to New Orleans for Mardi Gras. It was a long complicated deliberation, but ultimately, I’m extremely excited and am hoping that a change of scenery will help me find a way to refocus on school and my upcoming week of hell midterms.
five) Tomorrow is Friday.
Halle-freaking-lujah.
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Welcome! I'm Katie, a 27 year old, full-time graduate student who just happened to have brain surgery in November of 2007 to give my ginormous brain a little more space. This blog chronicles my daily life, from relentless headaches to falling over in public to being a doctor's wife. Sit down, get comfortable and stay for a while.
A-Humor about a drowned laptop, hmm… too bad the Apple guy didn’t seem to get it
2-I so wish your cake didn’t include pumpkin … I’m just abstaining from voting
III-Feedburner sounds scary too… love Google Reader
d-yay for you! I think it’s what you need
five-Friday makes me happy! Even happier when I consider I get a new class tomorrow…
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Katie Reply:
February 4th, 2010 at 11:30 pm
You can actually make the cake with stuff other than pumpkin. I’m trying to remember but I think it’s been done with like apple pie filling or apple butter or something. I know sweet potatoes will work too, if you’re more of a yam person.
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I’m so glad you’re going to Mardi Gras. Sounds like just the break you need.
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Have a great time at Mardi Gras. The change of scenery will do you good.
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So regarding the laptop, I keep meaning to tell you that, as I was reading the original description of what happened, all I could think about was that I’m glad Dr. Slappy wasn’t electrocuted. I assume it wasn’t plugged in?
Happy Friday! So glad you’re going to New Orleans. I was getting nervous about what I was going to have to do to make up for you missing it when I see you next month. (I’m not a big necklace wearer…especially bead necklaces ifyouknowwhatImean.)
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I’m so glad you’re going to NO! You deserve this trip. As for Sunday – GO SAINTS!!!
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Thank you for putting up the email subscription…I truly appreciate that.
Yay! So glad you made the decision (it seems like absolutely the right choice to me…but my opinion counts for what exactly?!!) to go to New Orleans after all. Have FUN!!
Last time I was there for Mardi Gras was 1982. (Yeah, probably before you were born. I feel old)
…and I voted. How could I not? I’ve heard that Betty Crocker is making gluten-free cake mixes, so I may even get to try this Pumpkin Cake out. Hope you win!
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The poor little Mac that took a bath. I swear that’d make a weird kids book. Ha.
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Which Mac did he buy?
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!!!!!!!
Mardi Gras!
What a great break
I’m glad the Apple people were so accomodating.
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