Worst Wedding Gifts: I think it's old, single Uncle Jim who buys this stuff, not realizing that the couple just went crazy with the registry clicker.

1. Picture hanging set
2. Extended laser printer tray
3. Toilet Brush set
4. Grippy Rug pad
5. Nylon netted laundry bag
6. Adhesive towel hooks
7. Suction cup sponge holder
8. Complete Veronica Mars series
9. Anchovy Cookbook
10. Checkered contact paper

Solid Pandora Set: I've got a Feist station and there isn't even one song that I had to thumbs down.

1. Feist: Let it Die
2. Amy Mann: The Moth
3. Cat Power: Sea of Love
4. Radiohead: Fake Plastic Trees
5. The Cardigans: You're the Storm
6. Feist: Inside and Out
7. Regina Spektor: The Calculation
8. Jenny Lewis: Rise Up With Fists
9. Brandi Carlile: The Story
10.Bon Iver: Flume

Easter Lunch: I've never hosted before, and this year it's my turn. Yikes!

1. Grapefruit rosemary marinated wild salmon
2. Hickory smoked ham with sweet ginger glaze
3. Spiced roasted asparagus
4. Fruit salad with whipped cream and coconut
5. Lemon Tart
6. Chocolate hazelnut torte
7. Home made dinner rolls by Amanda
8. Passionfruit mango mimosas
9. Potatoes roasted/mashed/salad?

Every birthday, I think I'm going to do things better and set unrealistic expectations for myself. However, here's a list of things I can do. I will:

1. Plan a trip that's not family related
2. Schedule bi-monthly massages
3. Go on a walk four times per week
4. Not drink during the work week
5. Go to sleep at a normal hour
6. Not get parking tickets
7. Make food at home at least three times per week
8. Stop whining about every gee-dee thing in my life
9. Actually attend parties I'm invited to
10. Finish a book in Spanish
11. Drive slower

Aubrey and Mark's Top Actor Crushes: This was so fun!

Aubrina:
1. Michael Vartan
2. Ewan McGregor
3. Topher Grace
4. Jude Law
5. Jake Gyllenhaal
6. and Paul Park, who is not an actor, but Aubrey thinks he's very cute.

Marky Mark:
1. Penelope Cruz
2. Halle Berry
3. Lucy Liu
4. Salma Hayek
5. Cameron Diaz
6. and Emily Stocking, who is not an actess, but Mark thinks she's very cute.

Dislikes: I'm in a bad mood today, super tired and irritable.

1. Daylight Savings
2. Allergies
3. Swollen face
4. Loud talking [I'm totally, crazy guilty of this, but I really dislike it]
5. Unexpectedly catching my reflection in the window
6. Raw throat
7. Wussy yuppies
8. Feeling like a wussy yuppy
9. People who don't know they're privileged.
10. Bitterness and criticism [Again, totally guilty of it myself, but I can't help it sometimes]
11. Harvey Sid Fischer
12. Dusty feet

TV Shows I like right now: I don't read books anymore.

1. Damages
2. 30 Rock
3. The Wire
4. Inspector Lynley
5. Prime Suspect
6. Mad Men
7. Flight of the Conchords
8. Glee

Words that I feel compelled to pronounce with a Spanish accent: Que Guera.

1. Chile
2. Fajitas
3. Chola
4. Adios
5. Guera
6. Nachos con pollo
7. Costa Rica
8. Chimichanga
9. Cuba
10. Frijoles

Mo[u]rning Music: Songs that I play in the AM so I don't get sad about having to go to work.

1. Me and Julio down by the Schoolyard - Simon and Garfunkel
2. Single Ladies - Beyonce
3. Caroline - Brandi Carlile
4. The Golden State - John Doe
5. With Arms Outstretched - Rilo Kiley
6. City Rules Toxic - Mark Ronson
7. Cecilia - Simon and Garfunkel
8. Dreams - Brandi Carlile
9. Halloween - Evangelicals
10. Lloyd, I'm Ready to Be Heartbroken - Camera Obscura
11. Rock the Casbah - The Clash
12.The First Thing I Do - DJ Shadow

Favorite Things About Fall

1. Wearing Sweaters and Scarves
2. The abundance of pumpkin based baked goods everywhere
3. Walking in from the cold, into a coffee shop
4. Leaves on the tree/street/patio
5. Chilly nights out with friends
6. Pumpkin Ale
7. Better Movies at the theater
8. Cozy get-togethers at friends and family's homes
9. Trick-or-treaters
10. Everyone else's happiness that the holidays are near
11. Super embarrassed, but Starbucks holiday drinks are coming
12. Foggy windows

Things I Miss

1. Honey Treat Yogurt
2. Spending Time with E.
3. Watching Sound of Music on sick days
4. Eating cereal late at night with Michael
5. Backyard T-Ball and Cheerleading with Jeremy and Michael
6. Kitchen debates with Dad
7. Grocery Shopping with Mom
8. Friday movie/pizza/lemonade night
9. Walking to the Beach after work in SF
10.Making Chocolate Chip Cookies in Secret
11.Wilson Family Reunion
12.Cinnamon Toothpicks
14.Slush Puppies
15.Making Pop-can Cinnamon Rolls
16.Watching Matlock and Murder She Wrote with Mom
17.Living with G-ma and G-pa.

Some Things I'd Like To Do Before Yearend: This list was surprisingly hard to put together and kind of boring.

1. Take surfing lessons
2. Get a monthly massage
3. Go on a domestic mini-vacation to non-family related place
4. Read[finish reading]a book in Spanish
5. Regularly attend therapy
6. Go to fun event once a month at least
7. Join book/knitting/any neat hobby club
8. Take a sewing class

Favorite Children's Names without Family or Friend Influence: I can't explain why these names appeal to me, I just like them. Send me your's!

1. Mirabelle (g)
2. Claudette (g)
3. Lindsey (b)
4. Anne-Sophie (g)
5. Bay (g)
6. Mary (g)
7. Monte (g)
8. Cassidy (b)
9. Clea (g)
10. Henry (b)
11. Luca (b)
12. Theo (b)
13. Oliver (b)
14. Clara (g)

Words That Describe My Best Friend: This is how I see Liz, differing opinions welcome.

1. Good Cook
2. Creative
3. Wanderer
4. Excellent Music Compilation Maker
5. Lesson Learner
6. Meticulous
7. Good Color Coordinator
8. Good Perfume Chooser
9. Thoughtful
10. Fickle
11. Funny/Frugal Spender
12. Runner
13. Traditional
14. Anti-Establishment

Favorite Purchases: Big task, little list

1. Bubble Gum Pink Lipliners
2. Plane Ticket to Europe
3. Blockbuster Subscription
4. Andre Rieu Tickets for Gma & Gpa
5. Kitchenaid Can Opener
6. Green Volkswagen Golf
7. Lion King Soundtrack
8. Tan Leather Loafers
9. Noa for Mom

Best Dance Songs: Old and New Favorites that make me want to shake it, shake it, shake it.

1. Boys and Girls -Blur
2. Laura -The Scissor Sisters
3. Green River -Creedence Clearwater Revival
4. Voluez Vous -Abba
5. Lovefool -The Cardigans
6. Rebel Yell -Bill Idol
7. I'm Too Sexy -Right Said Fred
8. Walkie Talkie -DJ Shadow
9.Let's Make Love and Listen to Death From Above -CSS
10. We Tryin' to Stay Alive -Wyclef Jean
11. The Good Life - Weezer

Actor Crushes: This list was harder [read: more embarrassing] to put together than I thought it'd be. In no particular order...

1. Luke Wilson
2. Paul Newman
3. Simon Baker
4. Raul Bova
5. Gregory Peck
6. Paul Rudd
7. Olivier Martinez
8. Jimmy Fallon

Liz and My Collaborative List Ideas: Check It

1. Top Actor Crushes
2. Favorite Dance Songs
3. Favorite Purchases
4. Words that Describe My Best Friend
5. Favorite Children's Names without Family or Friend Influence
6. Things I Would Like To Do
7. Words that I feel compelled to pronounce with a Spanish Accent
8. Best Meals I've ever Eaten

Disorder: Note the lack of fruits, vegetables...fiber

1. 3 Servings Medium Cheddar
2. 1 Serving Medium Cheddar Melted
3. 2 Stalks Celery with Peanut Butter
4. 3 Servings Tillamook Mudslide Ice Cream
5. Uncountable Franz's Christmas Cookies
6. 1 Serving TJ's Cheddar Puffs
7. 2 Coffee with Milk
8. Lots of Water
9. 2 Cups Popcorn
10. 3.5 Mexican Wedding Cookies
11. 3 Pieces of Fudge
12. 2 Snowman Cookies
13. 1 Baked Potato, Uncountable servings of Yogurt Butter
14. ...I think I need a Smoothie

Things I Still Need to Become a [very] Minor Domestic Goddess:

1. Shoe Organizer
2. Ironing Board
3. Bowls that have matching lids
4. Mini-vacuum for Mini-apartment
5. Iron
6. Food Processor
7. Heavy-duty Vegetable Peeler
8. Cookie Sheet
9. Muffin Pans
10. British Husband
11. Sesame Oil
12. Stock Pot
13. Cookie Scoop
14. Weekly Bouquet