tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88915343052080063862024-02-20T14:21:20.286-06:00Life as ChutneyA collection of pictures, recipes, rants, and raves!Michaelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05087886115696753823noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8891534305208006386.post-60548896835517129842011-09-13T13:17:00.002-05:002011-09-13T13:24:36.748-05:00Summer Send-off<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I've finally admitted to myself that Summer is leaving us. Above are a few highlights from my summer. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">My brother bought his first house. I discovered a new favorite drink via Caribou Coffee. I ate outside a lot. I shot a gun for the first time. I tried to grill corn and ate a s'more. I slept in a tent for a week. I bought a fire pit. I ate breakfast in a tent. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">What were some of your summer highlights? </span><br />
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<br />My brother, his girlfriend, and I went exploring in a nearby river.
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<br />It's official, they stopped serving Summer Shandy on tap at my favorite bar, which means summer is coming to a close. I don't know how all of your summers were, but here in Minnesota our summer was way too short. It started off with rain, which lasted about two months. Then, unbearable heat, a miniature tornado that beat up my town and now the weather is just starting to get nice as summer is ending.
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<br />This beautiful weather has made me realize one thing, Fall is one of my favorite seasons. I love the cool mornings and nights, the evening light, bountiful farmers' markets, pumpkin lattes, and spice-scented candles. Even though I'll be sad to see the warm weather and flip-flops go, Fall brings new things to look forward to. I hope you all had a wonderful summer and have many adventures to look forward as the season changes.
<br /></span></span>Michaelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05087886115696753823noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8891534305208006386.post-20132289760381852742011-06-19T20:46:00.005-05:002011-06-19T20:49:14.519-05:00Day of the Fathers<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Happy Father's Day!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/punkerstin/5850226803/" title="Happy Father's Day by Punkerstin, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3288/5850226803_054c7d9180_z.jpg" alt="Happy Father's Day " height="480" width="640" /></a><br /><br />My dad wearing my sunglasses and looking a bit like an alien!<br /><br /></span></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">A big happy Father's Day to all the dads out there! I hope everyone got to spend some time with their dads either in person or virtually today. 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title="Ranthambore National Park by Punkerstin, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5304/5616167147_6883a00481_z.jpg" alt="Ranthambore National Park" height="480" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/punkerstin/5616167655/" title="Ranthambore National Park by Punkerstin, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5143/5616167655_5c3b2707f3_z.jpg" alt="Ranthambore National Park" height="480" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><br /></span></span></div>Michaelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05087886115696753823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8891534305208006386.post-47106399989669811952011-06-14T21:53:00.003-05:002011-06-14T22:00:48.223-05:00Agra, India<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/punkerstin/5616720684/" title="Agra, India by Punkerstin, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5188/5616720684_0d19722d7b_z.jpg" alt="Agra, India" height="480" width="640" /></a></span></span><br /></div><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /></span></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/punkerstin/5616138389/" title="Agra, India by Punkerstin, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5305/5616138389_5284f6d046_z.jpg" alt="Agra, India" height="480" width="640" /></a></span></span><br /></div><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /></span></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/punkerstin/5616721136/" title="Agra, India by Punkerstin, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5030/5616721136_a950bd137a_z.jpg" alt="Agra, India" height="480" width="640" /></a></span></span><br /></div><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /></span></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/punkerstin/5616138851/" title="Agra, India by Punkerstin, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5061/5616138851_5dfa5beb70_z.jpg" alt="Agra, India" height="480" width="640" /></a></span></span><br /></div><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /></span></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/punkerstin/5616721580/" title="Agra, India by Punkerstin, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5105/5616721580_5d4bac9873_z.jpg" alt="Agra, India" height="480" width="640" /></a></span></span><br /></div><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /></span></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/punkerstin/5616721706/" title="Agra, India by Punkerstin, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5303/5616721706_419727782f_z.jpg" alt="Agra, India" height="480" width="640" /></a></span></span><br /></div><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /></span></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/punkerstin/5616140205/" title="Agra, India by Punkerstin, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5102/5616140205_42ba01cc23_z.jpg" alt="Agra, India" height="480" width="640" /></a></span></span><br /></div><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /></span></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/punkerstin/5616140749/" title="Agra, India by Punkerstin, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5303/5616140749_c370b73af4_z.jpg" alt="Agra, India" height="480" width="640" /></a></span></span><br /></div><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /></span></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/punkerstin/5616140961/" title="Agra, India by Punkerstin, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5108/5616140961_112a1ffe73_z.jpg" alt="Agra, India" height="480" width="640" /></a></span></span><br /></div><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /></span></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/punkerstin/5616164563/" title="Agra, India by Punkerstin, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5023/5616164563_e7106a5752_z.jpg" alt="Agra, India" height="480" width="640" /></a></span></span><br /></div>Michaelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05087886115696753823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8891534305208006386.post-11376997541180334062011-06-13T17:07:00.002-05:002011-06-13T17:12:45.216-05:00Delhi, India<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/punkerstin/5616132331/" title="Delhi, India by Punkerstin, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5026/5616132331_e677a5c8df_z.jpg" alt="Delhi, India" height="480" width="640" /></a></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/punkerstin/5616133221/" title="Delhi, India by Punkerstin, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5149/5616133221_8cf58e96a4_z.jpg" alt="Delhi, India" height="480" width="640" /></a></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/punkerstin/5616716156/" title="Delhi, India by Punkerstin, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5185/5616716156_f485686753_z.jpg" alt="Delhi, India" height="480" width="640" /></a></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/punkerstin/5616717624/" title="Delhi, India by Punkerstin, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5102/5616717624_2938bc8a94_z.jpg" alt="Delhi, India" height="480" width="640" /></a></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/punkerstin/5616135073/" title="Delhi, India by Punkerstin, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5148/5616135073_fd74dd162b_z.jpg" alt="Delhi, India" height="480" width="640" /></a></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/punkerstin/5616718242/" title="Delhi, India by Punkerstin, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5227/5616718242_08cbabf947_z.jpg" alt="Delhi, India" height="480" width="640" /></a></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/punkerstin/5616136113/" title="Delhi, India by Punkerstin, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5182/5616136113_24eb4e4f62_z.jpg" alt="Delhi, India" height="480" width="640" /></a></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/punkerstin/5616136645/" title="Delhi, India by Punkerstin, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5262/5616136645_223f78c293_z.jpg" alt="Delhi, India" height="480" width="640" /></a></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"></span></span></div>Michaelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05087886115696753823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8891534305208006386.post-33305794756831812002011-05-16T09:08:00.002-05:002011-05-16T09:18:32.417-05:00Bangalore, India<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/punkerstin/5616129305/" title="Bangalore, India by Punkerstin, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5105/5616129305_93ca07aff2_z.jpg" alt="Bangalore, India" height="480" width="640" /></a></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/punkerstin/5616129959/" title="Bangalore, India by Punkerstin, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5109/5616129959_a8ed80aa71_z.jpg" alt="Bangalore, India" height="480" width="640" /></a></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/punkerstin/5616130703/" title="Dog Sleeping in Bangalore, India by Punkerstin, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5187/5616130703_e1d82746e9_z.jpg" alt="Dog Sleeping in Bangalore, India" height="480" width="640" /></a></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/punkerstin/5616131435/" title="Goats in Bangalore, India by Punkerstin, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5307/5616131435_9729db8b76_z.jpg" alt="Goats in Bangalore, India" height="480" width="640" /></a></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/punkerstin/5616129655/" title="Bangalore, Inida by Punkerstin, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5306/5616129655_a5378c1ef5_z.jpg" alt="Bangalore, Inida" height="640" width="480" /></a></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/punkerstin/5616130149/" title="Bangalore, India by Punkerstin, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5062/5616130149_7c21b75865_z.jpg" alt="Bangalore, India" height="480" width="640" /></a></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/punkerstin/5616713856/" title="Sambhram Campus Bangalore, India by Punkerstin, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5022/5616713856_cfe9b6585d_z.jpg" alt="Sambhram Campus Bangalore, India" height="480" width="640" /></a></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"></span></span></div>Michaelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05087886115696753823noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8891534305208006386.post-77845964086646374652011-04-25T10:10:00.003-05:002011-04-25T10:29:37.573-05:00Mumbai, India<span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Three years ago I went to India as part of a college course. The experience was amazing. I saw so many sights and was able see a completely different culture than that of my own. I took over 800 pictures on the trip and I thought I'd share some of them with you guys. Enjoy!<br /><br /></span></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/punkerstin/5616635482/" title="Mumbai, India by Punkerstin, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5306/5616635482_33a5d782e6_z.jpg" alt="Mumbai, India" height="480" width="640" /></a></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/punkerstin/5616635834/" title="Mumbai, India by Punkerstin, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5025/5616635834_4b6ddbc080_z.jpg" alt="Mumbai, India" height="480" width="640" /></a></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/punkerstin/5616636742/" title="Mumbai, India by Punkerstin, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5142/5616636742_a1ed3d72d3_z.jpg" alt="Mumbai, India" height="480" width="640" /></a></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/punkerstin/5616054659/" title="Mumbai, India by Punkerstin, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5026/5616054659_5a19b3ce8c_z.jpg" alt="Mumbai, India" height="480" width="640" /></a></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/punkerstin/5616056583/" title="Mumbai, India by Punkerstin, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5181/5616056583_b7e7fab489_z.jpg" alt="Mumbai, India" height="640" width="480" /></a></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/punkerstin/5616638800/" title="Mumbai, India by Punkerstin, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5230/5616638800_c7b219926f_z.jpg" alt="Mumbai, India" height="480" width="640" /></a></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/punkerstin/5616639250/" title="Mumbai, India by Punkerstin, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5270/5616639250_369b81e2a7_z.jpg" alt="Mumbai, India" height="480" width="640" /></a></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/punkerstin/5616635660/" title="Mumbai, India by Punkerstin, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5267/5616635660_c7a254c7e1_z.jpg" alt="Mumbai, India" height="480" width="640" /></a></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"></span></span></div><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><br /></span></span>Michaelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05087886115696753823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8891534305208006386.post-19590989310536128712011-04-14T08:50:00.003-05:002011-04-14T09:03:43.487-05:00Series Preview<span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">I'm going to be doing a series of posts featuring pictures I took while I was in India three years ago. Until then, here are some pictures to pique your interest! Stay tuned!<br /><br /></span></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/punkerstin/5616634040/" title="Mumbai, India by Punkerstin, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5306/5616634040_ef229e131f_z.jpg" alt="Mumbai, India" height="480" width="640" /></a></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/punkerstin/5616051055/" title="Taj Mahal by Punkerstin, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5229/5616051055_cac278553b_z.jpg" alt="Taj Mahal" height="480" width="640" /></a></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/punkerstin/5616051259/" title="Taj Mahal by Punkerstin, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5190/5616051259_3c19585a4e_z.jpg" alt="Taj Mahal" height="480" width="640" /></a></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/punkerstin/5616051419/" title="India by Punkerstin, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5107/5616051419_4f5400c5d9_z.jpg" alt="India" height="480" width="640" /></a></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/punkerstin/5616634820/" title="India by Punkerstin, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5103/5616634820_19400ba5f0_z.jpg" alt="India" height="480" width="640" /></a></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"></span></span></div>Michaelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05087886115696753823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8891534305208006386.post-29366285674425492752011-04-12T10:42:00.004-05:002011-04-12T11:25:20.247-05:00Metal Detecting and Rainy Weekends<span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Thanks to a scheduling mistake I got the weekend off again. On Saturday my dad and I went metal detecting in a field about 10 minutes out of town. When my dad last drove by it there was an old foundation of a house and some trees. When we arrived the foundation had all been buried and the trees chopped down. This made it harder for us to figure out where to start digging.<br /><br /></span></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/punkerstin/5603685750/" title="Early Foggy Morning by Punkerstin, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5308/5603685750_33bd40319a_z.jpg" alt="Early Foggy Morning " height="480" width="640" /></a></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"></span></span></div><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><br />The land we were on belongs to one of my dad's coworker's family. They were so nice to let us poke around it for a morning. I had the first find and it was shotgun shell. I found a few more of those later. Mostly all the beeps coming from the detector were telling us there was a lot of iron in the ground. Unfortunately, coins and jewelry aren't made of iron. We dug up a lot of old farming parts and did manage to find a couple of cool things.<br /><br /></span></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/punkerstin/5603102865/" title="Metal Detecting by Punkerstin, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5063/5603102865_913344a36c_z.jpg" alt="Metal Detecting " height="480" width="640" /></a></span></span><br /></div><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><br />We packed up when the people who own the land came to put some more dirt on the field. After that we headed down the road and went to another site owned by the same family. There used to be a house that one of their relatives lived in, but they had burned down the house since no one was living there anymore. There was tons of neat things lying around the land. While my dad did some more detecting, I poked around in the woods looking at all the abandoned buildings.<br /><br /></span></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/punkerstin/5603704474/" title="Burned Down House by Punkerstin, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5070/5603704474_99cf5e34b4_z.jpg" alt="Burned Down House" height="480" width="640" /></a></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/punkerstin/5603687902/" title="Burnin' Down the House by Punkerstin, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5024/5603687902_80679d47d9_z.jpg" alt="Burnin' Down the House " height="480" width="640" /></a></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/punkerstin/5603106909/" title="Old Projector by Punkerstin, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5107/5603106909_3efa8b27f2_z.jpg" alt="Old Projector " height="480" width="640" /></a></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/punkerstin/5603114129/" title="Two Old Sheds by Punkerstin, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5269/5603114129_be2b98e674_z.jpg" alt="Two Old Sheds" height="480" width="640" /></a></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/punkerstin/5603114767/" title="Shatterd Pottery by Punkerstin, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5143/5603114767_5aef5efb88_z.jpg" alt="Shatterd Pottery " height="480" width="640" /></a></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/punkerstin/5603112189/" title="Old Curtains by Punkerstin, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5185/5603112189_d7dbc73d83_z.jpg" alt="Old Curtains " height="480" width="640" /></a></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/punkerstin/5603110279/" title="Flowers by Punkerstin, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5264/5603110279_1bde246aa9_z.jpg" alt="Flowers" height="480" width="640" /></a></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"></span></span></div><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><br />After about an hour we concluded our treasure hunting and headed home. Luckily, we left before the rain started to fall.<br /><br />Sunday, we took the puppy to our friends' house who have a cat so that Ryan could meet it. They live twenty minutes out of town so it was a nice drive in the country on a dreary day. When we got there we let Ryan run around their land and explore all the fun smells that puppies like. After drying the little guy off we headed in to let Ryan to meet Jones the cat. Jones doesn't like people very much so he ran off and hid in the basement while we were there.<br /><br /></span></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/punkerstin/5613601064/" title="Sword Plant by Punkerstin, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5101/5613601064_795d992719_z.jpg" alt="Sword Plant" height="480" width="640" /></a></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/punkerstin/5613600488/" title="Herb Garden by Punkerstin, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5263/5613600488_1f2d8377a4_z.jpg" alt="Herb Garden" height="480" width="640" /></a></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"></span></span></div><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><br />We hung out and talked a bit and then my friend had the idea to take Ryan to the basement to meet Jones. A few minutes later she came back up and said the meeting wasn't very exciting. They just sniffed each other, shrugged their shoulders, then turned around. At least there wasn't any hissing or swatting!<br /><br />Next time we agreed to have my friend take Ryan into the house alone so that Jones wouldn't get scared and run off.<br /><br />Be sure to check out my <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/punkerstin/">Flickr Photostream</a> for more pictures that didn't make the cut.<br /><br />Our finds!<br /><br /></span></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/punkerstin/5603121969/" title="A Whole Bunch of Junk by Punkerstin, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5061/5603121969_7da3fddabd_z.jpg" alt="A Whole Bunch of Junk" height="480" width="640" /></a></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/punkerstin/5603706306/" title="Some finds! by Punkerstin, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5306/5603706306_4464470090_z.jpg" alt="Some finds! " height="480" width="640" /></a></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"></span></span></div>Michaelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05087886115696753823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8891534305208006386.post-26987599304157920032011-04-04T09:39:00.004-05:002011-04-04T10:29:01.214-05:00SuFu, SoDak<span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">This past weekend I had a rare weekend off so on Saturday I went with my mom to Sioux Falls, South Dakota to do a little shopping.<br /><br /></span></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/punkerstin/5586401985/" title="Buffalo Ridge by Punkerstin, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5065/5586401985_0ed4606cb1_z.jpg" alt="Buffalo Ridge " height="480" width="640" /></a></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span></span></div><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br />Our first stop was a cute little cupcake shop called <a href="http://www.ohmycupcakes.com/">Oh My Cupcakes!</a> They had a nice selection of flavors as well as standard and mini size. We then popped on over to the falls to check them out. I hadn't been to the falls since I was at least 10. They're so impressive!<br /><br /></span></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/punkerstin/5586404627/" title="Sioux Falls by Punkerstin, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5299/5586404627_4ddfc9dfa5_z.jpg" alt="Sioux Falls" height="480" width="640" /></a></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span></span></div><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br />After snapping a few pictures at the falls we had coffee at the best coffee shop ever, <a href="http://coffearoasterie.com/">Coffea Roasterie</a>.<br /><br /></span></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/punkerstin/5586407323/" title="Coffee at Coffea by Punkerstin, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5188/5586407323_2ee48627f5_z.jpg" alt="Coffee at Coffea" height="480" width="640" /></a></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span></span></div><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br />World Market is one of my favorite places to shop so we of course went there first. Last time I was there I bought a really cool pair of earrings, but because they were so light I think I mistakenly threw them away when I was unpacking my bags! This time I made sure to pick up the same pair and took them out of my bag right away when I got home and put them in a safe place.<br /><br /></span></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/punkerstin/5586409083/" title="New Earrings by Punkerstin, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5131/5586409083_07a55965e3_z.jpg" alt="New Earrings" height="480" width="640" /></a></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span></span></div><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br />We stopped for lunch at Panera Bread and it was delicious! It was packed inside so we ended up taking it to go and eating it in our car. It was a bit too chilly to find a park to have a picnic. There was a new natural food market in same neighborhood as the Panera so we went to see what they had to offer.<br /><br />It was small, but nice. I personally would have liked to have seen some more ethnic food choices, but for a town like Sioux Falls it was perfect. I picked up some Siggi's Icelandic style skyr, which I had seen a picture of on another blog and was so excited to try it. I had it for breakfast yesterday and today and it is <span style="font-style: italic;">amazing.</span> I'm going to have to try and see if my grocery store here will carry it because it is <span style="font-style: italic;">that</span> good.<br /><br /></span></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/punkerstin/5589131872/" title="Siggi's Yogurt by Punkerstin, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5227/5589131872_9be97be35c_z.jpg" alt="Siggi's Yogurt " height="480" width="640" /></a></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span></span></div><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br />It's been a long time since my mom and I have gone on an all-day shopping trip so it was extra nice to get out and about with her.<br /></span></span>Michaelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05087886115696753823noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8891534305208006386.post-24663657635939185342011-04-01T19:54:00.003-05:002011-04-01T20:11:55.661-05:00Auf Wiedersehen Marz!<span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Another month gone by already! It always amazes me how fast the months go by. March was a pretty good month around here. I got to see the last snow storm of the season, new stores opened up in town, and we got a new family member. </span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Monday I met up with some friends for coffee and then we went and had a few drinks after. It's always so energizing to be around good people. Wednesday I saw<span style="font-style: italic;"> Sucker Punch </span>and really enjoyed it. I loved the music in it and will be buying the soundtrack. After the movie we went to McDonald's to enjoy our last Shamrock Shake of the year.<br /><br />On Thursday my brother, his girlfriend, and I went and walked around the new <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Menards</span> that just opened up. I was really exited because I <span style="font-style: italic;">love</span> hardware stores. There was so much to look at!<br /><br /></span></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Colorado Bulldog<br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/punkerstin/5581053734/" title="Colorado Bulldog by Punkerstin, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5307/5581053734_51c1d79a46_z.jpg" alt="Colorado Bulldog " height="480" width="640" /></a></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Shamrock Shake</span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/punkerstin/5580467545/" title="Shamrock Shake by Punkerstin, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5026/5580467545_5a14016c00_z.jpg" alt="Shamrock Shake" height="480" width="640" /></a></span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Jake at <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Menards</span> </span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/punkerstin/5581054256/" title="Jake by Punkerstin, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5189/5581054256_4358b16956_z.jpg" alt="Jake" height="480" width="640" /></a></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Jake and His Lovely Girlfriend </span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/punkerstin/5580468135/" title="Jake and Steph by Punkerstin, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5022/5580468135_6c6c568426_z.jpg" alt="Jake and Steph " height="480" width="640" /></a></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span></span></div>Michaelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05087886115696753823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8891534305208006386.post-82794836785502466732011-03-28T10:31:00.005-05:002011-03-28T11:28:05.253-05:00Montag<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-size:130%;">One of my new nail colors. I love the minty pastel green.</span><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/punkerstin/5567804725/" title="Spring Pastels by Punkerstin, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5306/5567804725_bbe3399452_z.jpg" alt="Spring Pastels " height="480" width="640" /></a></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;">Ryan trying to eat Lincoln's food</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/punkerstin/5567804243/" title="Hungry Ryan by Punkerstin, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5062/5567804243_ac41fbf978_z.jpg" alt="Hungry Ryan" height="480" width="640" /></a></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-size:130%;">An alley downtown</span><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/punkerstin/5543331828/" title="Bright Alley by Punkerstin, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5091/5543331828_a94b6af7da_z.jpg" alt="Bright Alley " height="480" width="640" /></a></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-size:130%;">A tasty supper I cooked up. I've been hooked on salads lately.</span><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/punkerstin/5568390984/" title="Spring Meal by Punkerstin, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5026/5568390984_ecfda0634a_z.jpg" alt="Spring Meal" height="480" width="640" /></a></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Mmmmmm :D</span><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/punkerstin/5567803143/" title="Hanuta! by Punkerstin, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5051/5567803143_076aabc4e2_z.jpg" alt="Hanuta! " height="480" width="640" /></a></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span></div>Michaelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05087886115696753823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8891534305208006386.post-13271545601769416162011-03-25T10:54:00.003-05:002011-03-25T11:00:30.226-05:00Is It Summer Yet?<span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">One of my favorite bands, Friendly Fires, recently released a single from their upcoming album and I am <span style="font-style: italic;">pumped</span> for the album in May. Can't you just picture yourself sitting outside, your beverage of choice in hand, relaxing under the summer sun, while listening to this song?<br /><br /></span></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><iframe title="YouTube video player" width="640" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/ArfRdgi8BlE" frameborder="0"></iframe></span></span><br /></div><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><br />Now that's what I'm talking about!<br /><br /></span></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"></span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"></span></span></div>Michaelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05087886115696753823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8891534305208006386.post-20189470306381035152011-03-24T08:58:00.006-05:002011-03-24T10:34:39.433-05:00Strange Days<span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">What a strange couple of days! Monday night it rained hardcore all night and I kept hearing little pellets of sleet/hail hit my windows. I love a good thunderstorm so it was fantastic. When I woke up it had melted a lot of the snow.<br /><br /></span></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/punkerstin/5554939370/" title="Rainy Day in March by Punkerstin, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5292/5554939370_fb7a09327e_z.jpg" alt="Rainy Day in March" height="480" width="640" /></a></span></span><br /></div><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /></span></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/punkerstin/5554939798/" title="Mini Hail by Punkerstin, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5261/5554939798_0d3dbc01ea_z.jpg" alt="Mini Hail" height="480" width="640" /></a></span></span><br /></div><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br />Then on Tuesday it rained all night again, but was more sleety. On Wednesday morning I woke up and saw this outside.<br /><br /></span></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/punkerstin/5554356437/" title="March Snow Storm by Punkerstin, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5172/5554356437_d464d75776_z.jpg" alt="March Snow Storm" height="480" width="640" /></a></span></span><br /></div><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br />I don't know if you can see but there's a mini lake going on back there. With all the snow and rain we've had this winter flooding concerns are high. March sure is a silly month! Just when you think spring weather has arrived it throws you for a loop!<br /><br />The snow was about up to Ryan's chest, which he wasn't too fond of.<br /><br /></span></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/punkerstin/5554356897/" title="IMG_9223 by Punkerstin, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5064/5554356897_4bedfa87be_z.jpg" alt="IMG_9223" height="480" width="640" /></a></span></span><br /></div><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br />Seeing as it was so icky outside I worked on some training with Ryan, but of course Lincoln wanted to get in on the action (treats).<br /><br /></span></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/punkerstin/5556168716/" title="Lincoln and Ryan by Punkerstin, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5308/5556168716_c658d2457d_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="Lincoln and Ryan " /></a></span><br /></div>Michaelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05087886115696753823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8891534305208006386.post-79687622617781198782011-03-21T11:59:00.005-05:002011-03-21T21:18:34.053-05:00New Family Member<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/punkerstin/5548631200/" title="Ryan by Punkerstin, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5026/5548631200_0806c0a687_z.jpg" alt="Ryan" height="480" width="640" /></a></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/punkerstin/5548049101/" title="Ryan by Punkerstin, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5053/5548049101_dc481e1b25_z.jpg" alt="Ryan" height="480" width="640" /></a></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span></span></div><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br />Animals sure have a way of sneaking their way into our hearts. After much debate Sunday night we decided to keep the puppy Ryan. We just couldn't part with such a cute dog that has a lot of potential to become a great dog. We're hoping that Ryan will be able to be a buddy for our other dog Lincoln someday.<br /><br />He had a vet appointment this morning to make things official and then I went with my mom to her work to show Ryan off to all of her coworkers. People sure do love a puppy!<br /><br />It was my day off today so I spent the whole day with Ryan and Lincoln. I'm used to doing my own thing while Lincoln sleeps all day in the living room, but today I stayed in the living room mostly watching Ryan play and sleep. I'm not sure Lincoln has warm fuzzy feelings towards Ryan, but I'm sure once Ryan is bigger they'll be able to play more.<br /><br />Having a puppy will certainly be a new challenge and adventure for our family, but it's one I know we'll be able to handle.<br /></span></span>Michaelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05087886115696753823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8891534305208006386.post-59140168954315581392011-03-20T11:42:00.006-05:002011-04-04T10:26:42.997-05:00Adventurous Weekend<span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">This past week and weekend have been pretty adventurous in comparison to normal life around here. On Friday I went bowling at a friend's family-owned bowling alley and had delicious pizza. Also on Friday we took in a puppy that needed fostering. He and his sibling were found in a river by a police officer and while the officer was able to save one he couldn't save the other. Through a series of emails my parents decided to foster him for the weekend to see how well he'd get along with our other dog. They don't think they're going to keep him, but it was fun to have a puppy at our house for the first time.<br /><br /></span></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">My Mom and Ryan the Puppy </span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/punkerstin/5542753931/" title="Ryan and Mom by Punkerstin, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5135/5542753931_79d4735962_z.jpg" alt="Ryan and Mom" height="480" width="640" /></a></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span></span></div><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br />On Saturday I went with a friend to Sioux Falls, South Dakota to do some shopping and get out of town for awhile. I did a lot of window shopping, although I did purchase a few things. I got a new messenger-style purse, some make up, a shirt, and a few goodies from World Market. We also stopped at my favorite coffee shop ever, <a href="http://coffearoasterie.com/">Coffea Roasterie</a>. I had an amazing hazelnut latte that came with candied hazelnuts, it's the little touches!<br /><br /></span></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Hazelnut Latte from Coffea Roasterie</span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/punkerstin/5542754485/" title="Hazelnut Latte by Punkerstin, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5016/5542754485_74492ff2f7_z.jpg" alt="Hazelnut Latte" height="480" width="640" /></a></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span></span></div><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br />Then this morning I had breakfast with my mom at Perkins and afterward we popped over to my work to show my coworkers Ryan the puppy. They loved him! The puppy goes back to the animal clinic tomorrow morning and luckily there are 4 people on a waiting list for him. We hope that whoever adopts him treats him well and gives him a warm and loving him home.<br /><br /><br /></span></span>Michaelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05087886115696753823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8891534305208006386.post-53876983841173016662011-03-15T12:05:00.005-05:002011-03-15T13:43:53.262-05:00Space Dilemma<span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I recently moved around the TV in my room and I'm now left with an awkward empty space on/above my dresser.<br /><br /></span></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">TV's New Home </span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/punkerstin/5529736420/" title="TV's New Home by Punkerstin, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5092/5529736420_7f56a39574_z.jpg" alt="TV's New Home" height="480" width="640" /></a></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">TV's Old Home/Now Empty Space</span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/punkerstin/5529736854/" title="Dead Space by Punkerstin, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5059/5529736854_07ae844d42_z.jpg" alt="Dead Space" height="480" width="640" /></a></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span></span></div><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br />The space around the dresser is now just so awkward and empty looking. I'm thinking about possibly hanging a picture above it, but then the space on top of the dresser seems a bit empty/sad. I need help figuring out what to do with this area, please help! Feel free to post ideas in the comments section, they will be much appreciated!<br /></span></span>Michaelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05087886115696753823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8891534305208006386.post-58887753764039137802011-03-15T11:47:00.005-05:002011-03-15T11:59:47.155-05:00Lately<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Birthday Party Drinks</span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/punkerstin/5529737284/" title="Birthday Party by Punkerstin, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5095/5529737284_bc59251d58_z.jpg" alt="Birthday Party" height="480" width="640" /></a></span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Daylight Savings Bonus</span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/punkerstin/5529149313/" title="It's 7pm and Light Outside by Punkerstin, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5019/5529149313_bf89ac30eb_z.jpg" alt="It's 7pm and Light Outside" height="480" width="640" /></a></span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Bar Snacks</span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/punkerstin/5529738002/" title="Snacks by Punkerstin, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5177/5529738002_988ae72bc1_z.jpg" alt="Snacks" height="480" width="640" /></a></span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">My Brother and His Girlfriend</span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/punkerstin/5529738350/" title="These Two by Punkerstin, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5213/5529738350_b02ce62597_z.jpg" alt="These Two" height="480" width="640" /></a></span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Amazing Bar Food</span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/punkerstin/5529738814/" title="Bar Food by Punkerstin, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5053/5529738814_4f352e2198_z.jpg" alt="Bar Food" height="480" width="640" /></a></span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">My Desk</span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/punkerstin/5529150961/" title="My View by Punkerstin, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5174/5529150961_60a1019fa3_z.jpg" alt="My View " height="480" width="640" /></a></span></span><br /></div>Michaelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05087886115696753823noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8891534305208006386.post-33118341967236503242011-03-13T12:27:00.004-05:002011-03-13T12:54:35.691-05:00Game Night!<span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Not much blog-worthy has been happening around these parts lately. The weather is slowly moving on to spring even though as we speak it's super sunny <span style="font-style: italic;">and</span> snowing. I will be sad to see winter leave, but spring brings it's own brand of excitement, like thunderstorms as my dear friend reminded me!<br /><br />Last night I hung out with my brother and his girlfriend at his house and watched them play Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess. I brought over supper and a good time was had by all. As much as I love playing video games, sometimes it's more fun to watch others play. There was a lot of yelling and and swearing going on as both Jake and Steph tried to beat a particularly tough boss. I loved every minute of it! The laid back night was a success due in part to delicious Culver's food, snugly warm blankets, and a super sour bag of gummi worms!<br /><br /></span></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Steph Killing a Bad Guy</span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/punkerstin/5522805029/" title="Twilight Princess by Punkerstin, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5055/5522805029_beb312b785.jpg" alt="Twilight Princess " height="375" width="500" /></a></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Party Central</span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/punkerstin/5523397208/" title="Jake's Disco Ball by Punkerstin, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5300/5523397208_bb29bf5f0a.jpg" alt="Jake's Disco Ball" height="375" width="500" /></a></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Tired from all the Excitement</span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/punkerstin/5523397894/" title="Sterph Chirp by Punkerstin, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5137/5523397894_5c2f3500e2.jpg" alt="Sterph Chirp " height="375" width="500" /></a></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span></span></div><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /></span></span>Michaelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05087886115696753823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8891534305208006386.post-83271402529924182732011-02-22T11:13:00.006-06:002011-02-22T11:31:07.309-06:00Mini Update<span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Thanks to a freak-blizzard on Sunday I wasn't able to go to the Biffy Clyro concert in Minneapolis that my brother and I had already bought tickets for. Needless to say we were royally bummed. We consoled ourselves by going out for breakfast with his girlfriend and getting a dozen doughnuts. I also laid in bed all day doing absolutely nothing as protest to the crappy situation.<br /><br />I would have been posting here about the fabulous time I had at the concert, but since I can't do that, I'll post some miscellaneous pictures for you to look at.<br /><br />Pic 1. This is our dog Lincoln. He's a goob. He's also responsible for that damage to the chair.<br />Pic 2. A replica of a Japanese temple in O'ahu. One of my favorite places in O'ahu.<br />Pic 3. An iced soy chai I made at work. Soy chais are probably my favorite drink ever. Ooh, but bubble tea is amazing too. I think it's a tie.<br />Pic 4. Lincoln again. You can tell it's summer in this picture because his hair is trimmed short.<br /><br />If you have any fun random pictures feel free to link to them in the comments!<br /><br /></span></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/punkerstin/5464895491/" title="Lincoln by Punkerstin, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5211/5464895491_d68b6f3c3a.jpg" alt="Lincoln " height="375" width="500" /></a><br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> </span></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/punkerstin/4044697327/" title="Byodo-In Temple by Punkerstin, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2772/4044697327_8ee0970613.jpg" alt="Byodo-In Temple " height="375" width="500" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/punkerstin/4427818031/" title="Soy Chai by Punkerstin, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4024/4427818031_8909d2dd32.jpg" alt="Soy Chai" height="375" width="500" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/punkerstin/4657016522/" title="Comfortable? by Punkerstin, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4036/4657016522_d6c86455cc.jpg" alt="Comfortable?" height="375" width="500" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div></div><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span></span></div>Michaelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05087886115696753823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8891534305208006386.post-21032271252775470362011-02-15T11:47:00.009-06:002011-02-19T19:17:09.487-06:00Konichiwa Bitches<span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Last Sunday I had the pleasure of seeing Robyn in concert at First Avenue in Minneapolis! Almost as exciting as seeing Robyn was the fact that I'd be in the same room with someone who's worked with a lot of my favorite artists like Lykke Li, The Knife, and Röyksopp. </span></span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwp1dc6RBvL3b3evN5Kp9mhh0wMZ9IKIQL-yQIQZUt0Pr2vgrZabIvnwoHFuHYzRnoJEyGUJYy0pl0ddBs9XxpTinzJyduAiJCZGlu-lRtnVYu038ZWpXI8iqRoXP_1taXXSzCJi3DRBQ/s1600/robyn_800.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwp1dc6RBvL3b3evN5Kp9mhh0wMZ9IKIQL-yQIQZUt0Pr2vgrZabIvnwoHFuHYzRnoJEyGUJYy0pl0ddBs9XxpTinzJyduAiJCZGlu-lRtnVYu038ZWpXI8iqRoXP_1taXXSzCJi3DRBQ/s320/robyn_800.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573978637920067618" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-size:130%;">I went to the concert with my brother and my friend. We were all a little nervous if we'd even get to see Robyn because she'd postponed three of concerts the week before due to illness. We had nothing to worry about as she put on an awesome show! I was thrilled that her live performance really brought out the electronic/dance sound</span></span> <span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">of all her songs. <span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I love electronic music just as much as I love rock music, but this was the first pop music concert I'd been too. </span></span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">The crowd was totally loving every minute of the concert. I don't think a single person wasn't dancing. That being said, I left the concert sweating in places I didn't think could sweat! Ew. It was a blast, good times were had by all, and we made it home safely on our 3 hour drive home.<br /><br />Good times aside, I'd like to take this time to point out a couple of annoyances I had at the concert and all concerts in general.<br /><br />1. Don't make out. ---Seriously, do I even need to say this? There was one couple there that had their hands all over each other and made out through both openers. REALLY!? I didn't pay $25 to watch you make out and no I can't look away because you're right in front of me!! Yuck.<br /><br />2. I know this a pop concert, but it isn't a club so don't dance like it is one. ---For most of the concert there was a group of girls that were dancing like no one else was around. Dancing like this would have been fine had the show not been sold out and we weren't already crammed into each other like sardines. Bobbing your head, tapping your foot, occasionally fist pumping are totally acceptable forms of concert dancing when there's limited space. But for pete's sake people, I don't like being awkwardly shoved against a stranger because you're shaking what your momma gave you and keep bumping into me. It makes me feel uncomfortable.<br /><br />/Rant<br /><br />If you haven't heard of Robyn definitely check her out. She's something special!<br /><br /></span></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><iframe title="YouTube video player" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/1zVECruSI3k" frameborder="0" height="390" width="640"></iframe></span></span><br /></div><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /></span></span>Michaelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05087886115696753823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8891534305208006386.post-15938617256016170052011-02-09T16:15:00.003-06:002011-02-09T17:26:17.806-06:00Purple and Pink<span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">My close friends know that I have a penchant for dramatic and over-the-top make up. I really only started to learn how to use make up about two years ago thanks to numerous YouTube video "gurus."<br /><br />I've always loved anything beauty related, but never knew quite how to use the products to create the looks I loved. After learning the proper techniques from the gurus I was able to create the same looks on my own. I was bored this afternoon so I decided to do what a lot of bored girls do, do their hair and makeup. I was pretty happy with the result so I took some pictures, check it out!<br /><br /></span></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/punkerstin/5431366709/" title="Purple and Pink by Punkerstin, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4086/5431366709_64c0fe4b31.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Purple and Pink" /></a><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"></span></span></div>Michaelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05087886115696753823noreply@blogger.com1