Getting Back in a Groove...

Hello Wonderers!!  It has been quite a while since I last wrote a post.  I've been in a tailspin with some family stuff, and I'm just now getting back into a decent, almost normal state of mind.

Plus I had this big plan for my Blogiversary, which was back on the 22nd of September.  As it turns out, had things happened on schedule, it also could have been my 50th post (so much for that).  I won't spoil anything, I'll just have to write an Un-Blogiversary post when my plan comes together.  'Cause I'm Allison Wonderland, and I can do that.

However, since I'm feeling extra confident today, it felt appropriate to come back and share some truly nifty things. 

Truly Nifty Thing No.1:

I fixed my car today!  Chewy (so named because he made some unsettling noises not unlike Chewbacca when I first got it) has had several problems lately because he is 17 years old and has seen a lot of miles.  The most recent, was the battery.  I had to jump my car every time I drove it, and finally, it gave up.  I was hoping it wasn't the alternator, because we've already put too much money into repairing this car, compared to what it's worth.  But today, we took a chance, and bought a new battery to change ourselves.  My dad helped me get the old battery out, but then he had an appointment and had to leave, so I was left to finish the job myself.  AND I DID IT!!  He even called to make sure I was doing it right, after I had already done it, and it turns out, I did it exactly the way I should.  I'm so proud.

You can't even see the chili... but it was magnificent.

 

 

Truly Nifty Thing No. 2:

I made chili!  It took three days, but I made a big pot of some delicious chili.  I'll give you the glamor shot now, and save another post for a full blown chili extravaganza.


Truly Nifty Thing No. 3: 

Prom photo... wish my pager was showing.

I attended a 90s themed party with a good friend of mine.  I have been in such a nostalgic place lately, what with Teen Nick showing old 90s Nickelodeon shows, and living in my old room at my parents' house, and it seemed like so much fun to go live out the parties I had watched in movies like Clueless, and Can't Hardly Wait (which is technically 2000, I think). 

After searching through my mom's closet for some totally fly gear, and googling images of Jessie Spano, I had managed to put together a decent (though not entirely practical) outfit.  Hint: Never wear a leotard to a party where you intend to drink.  You will lose that battle with your bladder.  Unless you have magical powers, or something.

I even had a pager and a brick cell phone.  It was even better when we got to the party.  The hosts went all out, with decorations, music, and even games.  I played a rousing round of Pogs for the first time since... I don't remember when.  I even ran into Daria.  I also had my fortune told via Cootie Catcher.  I get to be made over by Cher and Dion.  Score!  They handed out slap bracelets at the door, played 90s television shows on loop, and they set up a green screen to take pictures.

I think that's all I've got for right now.  Coming soon: Chili Blog, and more Music Challenge!