Ten great things are happening for me right now!

1. President Obama made it safely through the inauguration. I didn't realize how worried about his safety I really am until I flinched badly when the cannons that signal his official enthronement went kaboom.

2. My friend with the insane girlfriend came to his senses and is single again, meaning that I will get to see more of him now!

3. Mushrooms!

4. A full case of Hopslam will be in my closet on Thursday, as will a case of the astoundingly tasty Dogfish Red and White!

5. Dancing, dancing, dancing!

6. Making my debut at a beer pairing dinner tomorrow night, which I am fully expecting to be fantastic!

7. I am fortunate enough to have the best friends anyone could ever ask for, and a husband who loves me enough to let me pretty much do as I please.

8. I have fallen madly in love with Maynard Keenan's newest band, Puscifer. He is one of the most intense musicians to ever grace the stage. I love him! (Thanks, N. This one had flown under my radar till you put it in my hand the other night. You're awesome.)

9. My son is just great. In every way.

10. Tortellini Gorgonzola. Yum.


and an extra little big thing, just to show that I am indeed a girl:


11. My new black boots are the most beautiful things in the world. They make me cry a little every time I see them.