Emuzines

Not too much time to post tonight.  This preview picture is a little outdated–but this is what I’ve been up to.  The end of Winter quarter is nearing, and presentations and papers are all coming at me.  I had a great presentation yesterday, and got a large chunk of one of my papers done last night and today.  But it’s been busy…my days have definitely required two doses of caffeine.

I spent last weekend in L.A.  Technically Logan-sitting, I fit a ton of fun in with some of my favorite people.  Unfortunately, Mandi and my mom were in Amesbury, so I didn’t get to see them…but I had an activity-filled weekend, anyway.

I got in very late Friday night, after a horrible Super Shuttle experience which kept me driving around LAX for an hour after midnight.  On Saturday, I got my nails done (I only try to fit in the very important things), and then had some relaxation time with Logan.  When Noah was up from his nap, I met up with him and Mark at Polliwog park.  We fed some ducks and gigantic fish, and played with Noah on the playground.  We ran a lot and tired everybody out.  Seeking some quiet, more conversation-allowing sit-down time, we headed to Mama D’s for dinner #1.  After that, it was dinner #2 with Gabriela…unphotographed, but great as always.  I had my beloved Caprese salad at Lazy Dog, and we laughed and laughed and laughed. 

Sunday saw breakfast #1 with Melissa at Le Quotidian (the best coffee in the world…), with a surprise additional goodbye visit by Mark.  Breakfast #2 took place at Eat at Joe’s with my dad, Martha, and Justine, and the remainder of the afternoon was spent cuddling some more with Logan.

The weekend was over quickly, but wonderful.  It left me utterly exhausted but somehow refreshed, and thankful for the great people in my life (including my mom, who wasn’t there, but left me roses and all sorts of preferred foods and sweets and drinks, and a toy to give to Logs!).  Another weekend in paradise.

I just made a quick account on the site, yes it is free, although I dont watch a lot of TV this idea is a pretty good one.  There is quite a bit of content including some older stuff.  You may not be able to get full seasons yet but its perfect for watching recent episodes you may have missed or forgotten to TiVo.  Excellent for when on the road and dont have access to a TV but maybe you have a laptop and a WiFi connection.  Video quality is excellent and there are even some HD videos with more to come.

“Hulu, an evil plot to destroy the world.”

I have been so exhausted for about a week!  I thought that I was “crashing” from my stressful midterm that I studied for for many, many, many hours.  It was immediately after that that I became a zombie!  I was nearly useless for a whole week.  Making myself get off of my butt helped a bit, but still I felt exhausted.

Then, I went to Ciocolat with my friend, Maciel.  This is a chocolate/pastry/brunch/coffee/tea shop in downtown Davis.  Since I was sick a few weeks ago and missed a get-together wherein my friends ate CAKE without me, Maciel wanted to take me out for dessert.  What a perfect plan.  I had a gigantic slice of carrot cake and a vanilla latte, and Maciel had a gigantic slice of lemon poppyseed cake and a Mexican hot chocolate.  They were all delicious, and the trip snapped me out of my funk.  I came home with plenty of energy, and have been great today (even despite being woken up very early this morning by construction noises…can’t wait to move…).  Thank goodness for friends and dessert!

I love when people comment on my posts (and I thank Melissa and Annalise for commenting frequently).  Please comment if you read (this includes Memere and Nana!)!  :)

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Welcome to emuzines!  This site is designed and used by Nik and Katie.  We love that we have a way to keep everybody aware of what is going on in our lives, as we recently moved to Northern California from Los Angeles.  Especially when we get wrapped up in work and studying, this is a great quick way to update everybody at once!  As a couple, our together time usually consists of a lot of laughter, enjoyment, and licks on the face (from JoJo).  Please scroll to the right to learn a little bit more about each of us.

Katie is the appreciative frequent user of emuzines.  Academics are a big part of her life, and she is currently working toward her second graduate degree.  She is passionate about autism, and is working at the M.I.N.D. Institute in Sacramento, conducting autism research.  Katie loves the little things in life, such as the smells of parking garages, water on concrete, and the fog on Pirates of the Carribean.  She loves dogs, travelling, exploring, eating out, scrapbooking, new pajamas, the beach, hugs, burning candles, chocolate, rain, Disneyland, and visiting and hosting friends and family!

Nik is the mastermind behind emuzines (although the title was a team effort).  He may not blog as much as Katie, but he does enjoys tinkering around with the website and playing host to Katie-as-client.  Nik loves pizza, Coke, and all things computer.  He dislikes crowds, Pepsi, and scary food.  Nik can make anybody laugh, and is a blast to be around.  He works as a computer technician and a JoJo walker.  He is very generous and has a great heart!

My name is JoJo, and I’m the furry friend Mommy and Daddy are always talking about.  Some things I love are new toys, visits from my mommy’s mommy, opening Mandi’s suitcase, cookies, barrelling across the back of the furniture, sleeping in Mommy’s boat, playing fetch, loving Logan, and when Mommy says “1, 2, 3, GO!”  I love to lick my Daddy over and over and over (Mom doesn’t let me).  Some things I don’t like are when Mommy leaves me to take a shower, the neighbor pug, when Daddy wears his hat, and baths.  I love family time and playing with my Mommy and Daddy.  I will make your heart melt!  I’m so cute!

Today I finished a major portion of  my chapter (and got a big fat A on my genetics midterm), so I felt like a celebration was in order.  That, and Nik said “dog park” in front of JoJo, so we took her to the dog park.  It’s been raining here for days, so it was muddy and very fun.

Jo had a wonderful time.  She likes to run alongside the dogs who chase balls, but she will not touch their toys.  Once in awhile she’ll get there first, but she just sniffs it and steps aside.  She made a few friends.  She made the meanest dog in the park love her by inviting him to play in the largest mud puddle with her.  He layed down and rolled, but she looked at him like he was crazy and she dug holes and splashed around.  We all had a great time and laughed really hard.  She was a DIRTY PUPPY.