I would like you all to know that my Thanksgiving plate was perfectly divided into sixths with nothing overlapping. I do not like my foods to touch. Syrup and eggs on the same plate?
I’d rather wear ill fitting skinny jeans everyday for a month in August.
While pregnant.
Cody on the other hand piles everything on top of everything else, stirs it around and glops jelly on top (since our hotel is fresh out of cranberry sauce he made do with a couple of tiny pots of blackberry jam.)
My brain currently feels like what Cody’s Thanksgiving meal looked like. It all went together but you couldn’t tell where one thing started and another thing ended. And occasionally there’s a bite of who knows what with something crunchy on top snuck in there for good measure.
This living in a hotel thing isn’t horrible. But I don’t love it. Very close to stir crazy. I’ve been rotating about four outfits since I left for Utah in the middle of November. Everything else is packed up in a box. You know what else is packed up in a box that is driving me bonkers? My personalized stationary. I really like writing notes with it. Even if the note is just “I must be a grown up because I have stationary with my name on it!”

I have all these thank you notes I want/need to write but refuse to write them on hotel stationary. So by the time they are actually uncovered I’ll have to write something like “HI. Sorry I didn’t write to you sooner to say thanks but I HAD to write it on this card because hello? LOOK HOW PRETTY! But they were all packed away in a box where I couldn’t get to them.”
I also slammed my middle finger in the door of a 2010 Camaro leaving it multicolored and without feeling except for searing throbbing pain.

I’ve finally learned how to type without it. *phew* I’ll have to tell you all about the Camaro, and my finger, however we’re still currently in mourning over the fact that we had to give the Camaro back.
In the meantime. What’s going on with you? Anything new? I’d really like to know. Unless it involves a hotel. Then just lie to me.
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By Bridget on 11.29.09 11:48 pm | Permalink
Twitter: @iveyleaguemama
That headboard behind you? Yeah…it’s rockin’. I think you should move it to your new house.
p.s. sorry about your finger.
Casey Reply:
November 30th, 2009 at 3:25 pm
@Bridget, It’s even broken too! And nailed to the wall!
By Midwest Mommy on 11.30.09 12:15 am | Permalink
Twitter: @midwestmommy
Ok, if I remember correctly at blogher you asked the guy to let Cody drive that car, did he follow through?
Casey Reply:
November 30th, 2009 at 3:25 pm
@Midwest Mommy, They totally did come through. Awesome right?
By C @ Kid Things on 11.30.09 12:22 am | Permalink
Twitter: @kidthingsnet
That looks painful.
Casey Reply:
November 30th, 2009 at 3:26 pm
@C @ Kid Things, I *may* have done the really messy cry when it happened.
By Overflowing Brain (Katie) on 11.30.09 12:22 am | Permalink
Twitter: @overflowinbrain
The fact that you don’t like your foods to touch makes me love you even more.
Casey Reply:
November 30th, 2009 at 3:26 pm
@Overflowing Brain (Katie), I thought I had you at Febreze your cat.
By Jess on 11.30.09 12:39 am | Permalink
I hate having my food touch.. I’d rather have 2 or 3 plates where the food isn’t touching than to have it touch..
Also, sometimes I think I would rather live in a hotel so I don’t have to clean anything. I hate cleaning..
Casey Reply:
November 30th, 2009 at 3:27 pm
@Jess, What’s sad is I still have to clean. Housekeeping won’t do my laundry. (Well, for free at least.)
By Barb @ getupandplay on 11.30.09 1:45 am | Permalink
Twitter: @getupandplay
Owie.
Casey Reply:
November 30th, 2009 at 3:27 pm
@Barb @ getupandplay, You said it sister.
By CaySedai on 11.30.09 1:46 am | Permalink
Twitter: @CaySedai
Maybe when you move into your new home, you can have a “proper” Thanksgiving dinner with your own table in your own dining room, cooked in your own kitchen, no matter what the date is – it will be a true Thanksgiving day.
Eternal Lizdom Reply:
November 30th, 2009 at 10:50 am
@CaySedai, I love this idea!
We had Thanksgiving at my family’s home, his family’s home… and then made our own feast in our home on Sunday. Mostly to make sure that my husband got the foods he wanted for his holiday meal. But also to make our home the center of what we are thankful for- our home, each other, our friends and family.
Hope your finger feels better soon! I did that a few years back (on a Toyota ECHO so not nearly so exciting) and still have a scar on the pad of my finger where the door cut me. OUCH.
Casey Reply:
November 30th, 2009 at 3:28 pm
@Eternal Lizdom, Dude, my guess is that the Camaro door weighed more than me. Good crap it hurt.
Casey Reply:
November 30th, 2009 at 3:27 pm
@CaySedai, Exactly right, we already have it planned.
By Della on 11.30.09 2:09 am | Permalink
Twitter: @adelas
Oh yes – or rather, NO – to the eggs-and-syrup-SHUDDER. I don’t mind SO much with some items, when the flavors go together, but other things just CAN NOT TOUCH NO SIR NO HOW.
I was trying to do NaBloPoMo and didn’t exactly make it, but tonight my darling husband donated 2 hours of child free time and I was able to post today, PLUS prepublish two more posts for this week. It’s all festive or something!
Yay for days off work.
Casey Reply:
November 30th, 2009 at 3:29 pm
@Della, I did NaBloPoMo once. And then my head exploded.
By Amanda of Shamelessly Sassy on 11.30.09 2:27 am | Permalink
Twitter: @shameleslysassy
nothing new here. I didn’t blog for a month. I’m trying to woo my husband into purchasing a DSLR for me with sexual acts and it’s sort of starting to make me feel like a hooker, but i like it. Oh! And I put up my xmas trees. They’re pretty. One with all of my daughter Allie and I’s pink ornaments, and a regular tree with polka dotted stuff.
If there are any hotels in my future, it will all have to do with getting the camerea.
Casey Reply:
November 30th, 2009 at 3:30 pm
@Amanda of Shamelessly Sassy, Hey, it worked for me! Slut away my friend, but only for a Canon.
By Avitable on 11.30.09 2:29 am | Permalink
Twitter: @Avitable
You’re totally going to miss getting new towels and linens magically delivered every day.
Casey Reply:
November 30th, 2009 at 3:30 pm
@Avitable, And the housekeepers golden grill that Addie insists is AWESOME.
By Just Shireen on 11.30.09 4:40 am | Permalink
Twitter: @JustShireen
Did I ever tell you about the time I slammed my finger in a sliding glass door? It was when I was three, so the door? Was heavy. My first memory, I think.
Also slammed my finger in the car door in junior high.
So, I feel your pain, is what I’m saying.
Casey Reply:
November 30th, 2009 at 3:31 pm
@Just Shireen, Dude, I don’t know how to swim because on the first day of swimming lessons I had my finger slammed in the door of a Toyota Corona. It was purple.
By Elizabeth Kaylene on 11.30.09 8:40 am | Permalink
Twitter: @elizabethbarone
Ouch! I closed my thumb in a door not too long ago. The bloody, bruised part of my nail is still growing out.
My dad and I are the same way with our food; nothing can touch, unless it already naturally goes together. Syrup and pancakes? Okay. Syrup and bacon? EEW. Turkey and gravy? Yum. Turkey and saucy green beans? Blegh.
Casey Reply:
November 30th, 2009 at 3:32 pm
@Elizabeth Kaylene, Dude, this nail is going to haunt me for MONTHS. Plus I can’t feel anything with it. Wah.
Elizabeth Kaylene Reply:
November 30th, 2009 at 5:19 pm
@Casey, Mine was numb for a couple days, too. Hope yours feels better soon!
By ClassyFabSarah on 11.30.09 9:06 am | Permalink
Twitter: @ClassyFabSarah
Ouch ouch ouch ouchy finger. Hope it’s in typing condition again soon.
I’ve basically got nothing exciting to say, except why am I procrastinating my “Cyber Monday” shopping by reading blogs… my reader will still be here tomorrow, you know?
Casey Reply:
November 30th, 2009 at 3:33 pm
@ClassyFabSarah, cyber monday hasn’t done me a darn bit of good yet.
By Jen L. on 11.30.09 9:12 am | Permalink
Twitter: @jennelsonlane
Yowza! That hurts me to look at it. I just finished NaBloPoMo today (after failing last year, so I’m sorta proud). Going back to work after a glorious 5 day weekend. Less excited about it than I probably should be. Graded 200 papers in the past 2 days. Never want to read or talk about the play they were reviewing ever, ever again. Also, just misspelled my name 4 times when typing my twitter handle up there. GAH.
Casey Reply:
November 30th, 2009 at 3:34 pm
@Jen L., Ten points for finishing NaBloPoMo. Teachers deserve medals for grading papers. Just sayin’.
By AG on 11.30.09 11:22 am | Permalink
Casey! Put some tea tree oil on that thing at least three times a day! Seriously, it’ll help.
Thanksgiving is interesting for me. Momma always had an all-American feast but I married a Mexican boy. So we have enchiladas and green and red chile and vidello (sp?)… very bizarre menu if you ask me.
As far as what I’m up to? Have you heard of NaNoWriMo? (www.nanowrimo.org) November is National Novel Writer’s Month and millions of us all over the world are trying to write 50,000 words in 30 days. Definately a challenge. I didn’t think I’d finish in time, but it looks like I probably will!
That is, if I stop reading and commenting on people’s blogs… :p
Casey Reply:
November 30th, 2009 at 3:35 pm
@AG, Heh. I want your Thanksgiving menu. And yes, someone told me about NaNoWriMo-wanted to make me a character or something…I can barely write 200 words a day.
By Dani on 11.30.09 11:37 am | Permalink
Twitter: @laughstooeasily
Yes, yes, yes on the foods not touching. If there was supposed to be creamed spinach in my stuffing it would have been in the recipe!
I’m sure the people you need to write notes to understand that your life is in boxes right now and will appreciate that you want to give them only your best (when it becomes available again).
Casey Reply:
November 30th, 2009 at 3:36 pm
@Dani, Stuffing shouldn’t even go in turkeys that’s how thick my line is drawn.
By Emily on 11.30.09 11:48 am | Permalink
Twitter: @emilyrebekah
I got engaged. I am moving from Utah in two months. Also? I dislike BYU even more than I did previously. As much as Michigan now.
Casey Reply:
November 30th, 2009 at 3:36 pm
@Emily, YAY! Engaged! And get out of Utah! HURRAH!
By Angie on 11.30.09 12:07 pm | Permalink
Just wait ’til you get to write your new home’s return address on all those thank you notes soon. The euphoria is actually better than the first time you write your new name after being married.
As for us, Indy weather was cold this year for Tgiving week. No fair, I could’ve stay home for that!
Casey Reply:
November 30th, 2009 at 3:37 pm
@Angie, Ooh, and I like my new address too. Lame, but true.
By Crazy Mo on 11.30.09 2:57 pm | Permalink
Does it count that I was at a resort in Puerto Vallarta last week? Cuz that’s not really a hotel.
If it’s any consolation, my finger hurts for yours. That looks horrible!
And I’m on your side about the eggs and syrup. ICK!
I absolutely loved your stationery comment: “I must be a grown up because I have stationary with my name on it!” *snort* Good one!
Casey Reply:
November 30th, 2009 at 3:37 pm
@Crazy Mo, Well then you’re just rubbing it in.
Indiana hotel?
Puerto Vallarta resort…
Was it glorious?
By Jenny on 11.30.09 2:59 pm | Permalink
We had family out visiting from Utah. I miscalculated on the Turkey and everything was done before the bird. Luckily dinner still turned out yummy!
Casey Reply:
November 30th, 2009 at 3:38 pm
@Jenny, Fantastic! Way to go on your first try!
By Amy in StL on 11.30.09 3:12 pm | Permalink
Wow, that finger looks horrible. I actually thought you had lipstick smeared on it when I first saw the photo.
I used to not like my foods to touch; but I got over it in my 30s. I should send you my nice china divided plates from Williams Sonoma – that I don’t use anymore.
Nothing else new here. New boyfriend – this one’s nice so let’s hope he sticks around, k?
Casey Reply:
November 30th, 2009 at 3:38 pm
@Amy in StL, China divided plates from Williams Sonoma.
Never have sweeter words been uttered on my blog.
By Liz on 11.30.09 3:59 pm | Permalink
Twitter: @tweetmytwits
Dood. That finger totally looks like Elmer Fudd came along and whopped it with a cartoon sledge hammer. But that Camaro? Worth every throbbing minute of it, no?
Casey Reply:
December 1st, 2009 at 9:36 pm
@Liz, Totally worth it. Smash your finger? Drive a Camaro! Should totally be their next marketing campaign.
By pixielation on 11.30.09 5:00 pm | Permalink
Twitter: @pixielation
ouch on the finger! I hope it’s healing up now!
Casey Reply:
December 1st, 2009 at 9:36 pm
@pixielation, It’s healing nicely thank you! Funny thing is I’ve learned to type just fine without it.
By Kim on 11.30.09 7:45 pm | Permalink
Twitter: @Kwillis
I put up my own Christmas tree all alone for the first time ever all by myself. It’s Charlie Brown-ish, but it’s mine. Although, when you live alone, it’s sort of like, who’s going to enjoy my Christmas tree but me?
And I saw New Moon twice. Because I’m 29 and that shallow.
Louisville is boring.
Kim Reply:
November 30th, 2009 at 7:47 pm
@Kim,
But maybe “shallow” isn’t the right word to call myself, because I loved New Moon both times. Nerdy? Can I say I’m that nerdy? Or whatever I am.
Louisville is still boring.
Casey Reply:
December 1st, 2009 at 9:37 pm
@Kim, I agree on Louisville being a wee bit boring, but New Moon twice? I say dedicated. (to the cheese at least.)
By Jen on 11.30.09 10:17 pm | Permalink
Twitter: @jayesel
OUCH.
Casey Reply:
December 1st, 2009 at 9:37 pm
@Jen, But I didn’t swear! So yay me!
Jen Reply:
December 1st, 2009 at 9:47 pm
@Casey, LOL well that is impressive.
By Erika on 11.30.09 10:27 pm | Permalink
Twitter: @erikareyes
Well, let’s see… My brother comes home in 26 hours from his mission!!! You want to go to the airport for me since I can’t be there?
For Thanksgiving I made three pies: pumpkin, apple, and chocolate my hubby (the real cook in our house) made the mashed potatoes and real
cranberry sauce. My mil did the rest.
I’ve been told by all my sibling I
have to recreate the pies at
Christmas… Should be fun! Do you
think Indy will deliver snow for me? Really it’s the only reason I come home
anyway, there’s my randomness for ya.
Erika Reply:
November 30th, 2009 at 10:30 pm
@Erika,
Oh and I’m so sorry about your finger!!! Ouch, ouch, ouch! I hope it gets better fast!
Casey Reply:
December 1st, 2009 at 9:38 pm
@Erika, I think I missed him. BUT WELCOME HOME DUDE! And snow?
Probably not. Sorry.
By amy2boys on 11.30.09 11:44 pm | Permalink
Twitter: @amy2boys
I read through the comments looking for it and I don’t see the answer to my burning query – where’d ya get that stationary? I heart it very much and would order me some asap. With my own pics of course. And maybe a pic of you too, just cause you’re so dad-gum cute.
Rick Reply:
December 1st, 2009 at 12:35 pm
@amy2boys, Tiny Prints did the stationery! Yeah!
Casey Reply:
December 1st, 2009 at 9:39 pm
@amy2boys, Tiny Prrriiiiinnntttssss! And sure, I’ll be your stationary mascot.
By Rick on 12.01.09 1:03 am | Permalink
Twitter: @rbucich
That is one amazing card…I mean bruise on the finger, ouch!
Back to the card, looks like something you’d design if you could afford anything, right? Amazing.
Kisses to the finger, looks horrible and hope it heals quickly so you can write in those cards.
Casey Reply:
December 1st, 2009 at 9:40 pm
@Rick, It’s my left hand, so my writing is fine, my typing however is a hot mess.
By Camels & Chocolate on 12.07.09 2:56 am | Permalink
Twitter: @lunaticatlarge
Hey, we have something in common! I (or rather my fiance) slammed my middle finger of my left hand in the car door–and LOCKED it, requiring a good minute of it dangling with no hope in sight of getting out–back in early September, and it’s still a sight!
http://graceinsmallthings.tumblr.com/post/261227830/ok-yall-i-know-this-is-kinda-gross-but