Weekend Snapshots

1. Farmers Market. 2. Penny 3. Self Portrait 4. Red velvet From the New Neighbor. 5. Bloodies at Brunch 6. Reading Companion.

W(ish)W: Adult Swim at the Madison Children's Museum

Saturday, Fisch and I went with our friends Alicia and Wade to the Madison Children's Museum "Adult Swim" night.  No, there wasn't a pool but there was a childrens museum absent of children and full of adults acting like children.  I was the best!

P.S. I also found out Fisch had never heard of folding a paper "hotdog way" or "hamburger way".  I thought that was universal knowledge! Blew. My. Mind.  

How did you learn to fold paper in elementary school?

Where did all my hair go?!

(Haircut/Highlights by Bradley @ Hybrid Salon, Madison)

 

Oh yeah... I cut it all off because I was bored and needed a new look for Fall.  Change is good :)

Our Labor Day Weekend

Yes, I am a week late on this post.  I am behind on everything due to last week being the first week of school.  It is always exhausting trying to get back into the swing of things.

Fortunately, I had sometime this weekend to get caught up, so here are some pictures from our last weekend of summer!

We... 

• Met our friend's Jenny and Steve's, new puppy, Clay.  
• Enjoyed our friend Megan being in town from Kansas City, MO.  
• Went on a Beer and Brat Edelweiss Cruise in Milwaukee. 
• Observed Harley Fest in downtown Milwaukee.
• Drove past my old house in Milwaukee. Hard to believe it has been 5 years. 
• Went to Taste of Madison and ate fried cheese curds...among lots of other things :)

Things We Did This Weekend...

- Entertained Fisch's old roommates who came to town Friday night. Which included happy hour at Pisan's, Das Boot at Essen Haus, exploring State St., and even a ride on the cow at State St. Brats...which is apparently frowned upon...

- I took a belly dance class with my friend Alicia.  Don't think professional belly dance is in our future but it was fun!

-Alicia and I then did some browsing...and eating at the Capitol Farmers Market

-Took a nap.

-Went to see "Seeking a Friend for the End of the World" at the budget theater.  Fisch and I agreed we were happy we only paid $6.  The blue raspberry icee and popcorn was delicious, though.

-Cozied up with some blankets and pillows in the back of Fisch's truck on a random country road to watch the meteor shower.

-Fisch fixed my car for the umpteenth time.

- Enjoyed the closing ceremonies of the Olympics...what are we going to do with our time now?!

What did you do this weekend?? :)

One Year Together in Madtown

 

     Last week marked one year since I moved to Madison to be with Fisch and the start of this new chapter of our life together.  It seems as though the year flew by but I suppose that's how every year feels when you look back at it.  A lot has happened in the last year, though.

     When I moved to Madison last year I did not have a job or any close friends in the area.  I kind of knew my way around from visiting but not very well.  And Fisch and I were still just boyfriend/girlfriend.  

     

     Twenty-two days after moving here I got my first full time teaching job.  A week later, school started and I was thrown into the craziness of being a new teacher traveling to three schools in an area to which I was just introduced.  Trying to learn my 300+ students and 100+ colleagues names, a new curriculum, and my way around the district was overwhelming to say the least.  Fisch was there for me though and reassured me that by October I would be comfortable with my new postition.  He was right.

     Along with my new job came new friends, the other new teachers who I bonded with over new surroundings and the other art teachers in the district who became my mentors as well as friends.

     Even though I was always partial to Milwaukee, having lived in the city for 5 years and in the area most of my life, I have fallen for Madison and the surrouding areas.  I love that we are so close to any resturant, store, or entertainmet we could ever need or want but we can still walk across the street and hike in a wooded park (as seen in the picture above), drive 10 minutes and be in the rolling hills of the country, or 40 minutes to enjoy one of our favorite state parks.

     A year ago I was unsure if I had made the right decision moving to a brandnew city, to be with my boyfriend, before we had made anything official, and before I even had a job lined up.  I realize now that I chose the right path, made the right decision and have just had one of the best years of my life.

Turning Twenty-Six

Last Thursday I turned 26 years old.  It was a pretty laid back day.  Taught summer school in the morning.  Had the big fashion show for my UpCycle Fashion class.  I spent the afternoon reading in my new hammock from Fisch, relaxing, and shopping.  I chose sushi for my birthday dinner so Fisch took me to Muramoto at Hilldale.  We even lucked out and got an outside table.  I know I am getting older because there was no cake or candles...but I did treat myself to some mint chocolate chip custard from Michael's :)

I voted today.

You are not allowed to complain about the result in any way unless you vote.

Big election day in Wisconsin.

Will it be Barrett or Walker?

Totally Madtown

Last Saturday, we had a totally Madtown kind of day.  Our friend Megan was visiting from Kansas city and we wanted to show her some classic Madison things.

We started with breakfast at Mickies Dairy Bar, a Madison classic.  Great old fashion diner with greasy comfort food and malts that still come with the tin (yes, we had chocolate malts for breakfast)!

Then it was on to the farmers market where we picked up a loaf of Stella's spicy cheese bread and some sweet pickles... and of course the mandatory picture in front of the capitol.

We ended the day at Brat Fest.  Yes, we have a festival all about brats.  But it was pretty great because it was free admission, they had live music, and the brats were pretty darn good.

I am so excited for my first full summer in Madison!

Das Boot

Friday night, Fisch and I went with some friends to the Essen Haus, a German bar close to downtown.  The main attraction of the Essen Haus is the nightly, live polka music and "Das Boot".  The boot is actually a drinking game in which the big boot of beer is passed around the table from person to person.  The boot cannot be set down and the person next to the person who finishes the boot is responsible for ordering the next one.  A full set of rules can actually be downloaded from their website.

It was a night of friends, laughing, good beer, and yes, even a little polka dancing :)

A perfect start to Memorial Day weekend!

P.S. Don't worry there were DD's and taxi rides after said boot game was over.

Wine Before Noon...and After

On Saturday, Fisch and I went with some friends to the Wollersheim Winery open house.  We had been there before this Fall with my family for the tour.  The open house was pretty awesome because it included cooking demos, a self guided tour, and samples all for free!  Of course we ended up buying a couple bottles of wine and lunch but still a pretty reasonable afternoon.

I am just still so impressed with all the cool places and beautiful scenery that surrounds us here in Madison.

We love Demetri Martin.

On Friday, Fisch and I went to see one of our favorite comedians, Demetri Martin, at the Barrymore Theater on the East Side.

We both agreed it was one of the best shows we have been to. He is so funny. Like our cheeks hurt afterwards from smiling and laughing so much kind of funny. Awesome!

I'm particularly fond of his art... and the fact that he can draw with both hands at the same time!

Art and Friends

My good friend from way back in middle school, Heather, came to visit me on Saturday.  We went downtown to the Overture Center for the annual art fair.  It was kind of a spontaneous Groupon Prurchase, 2 for 1 tickets, and I didn't quite know what to expect but It turned out to be so much fun! What can beat an afternoon of art, yummy treats, and holiday shopping with one of your best friends? Thanks for a fun afternoon Heather :)

There also happened to be a huge rally at the capitol.  The energy was amazing and it was wonderful to see so many people coming together peacfully for a cause they so strongly believe in.