My Life In Pictures...

what's in my bag / read #1 / shadow works / view from my window / read #2 - Mr Simon Pegg is my latest man crush / drinks at work / internet is still down = front porch chillaxin' / my first persimmon / gift from random stranger / I made cupcakes at work / in search of a ghost town
/ almost done with work

Well, hi hi!  Maybe you can tell me where in the heck did this month go?  Gah, can we slow things down a bit?  Although I must admit that I'm looking forward to next weekend and a long awaited trip back to our old town to visit with friends so maybe time can slow down after that, eh?

This past week was an interesting mix of mostly work (and included one of the longest days I've ever had at a job...everevereverever), great books, some new adventures, vegan cooking experiments and a few mishaps like cutting the everliving heck out of my hand (ouchies) and giving myself several lovely bruises and burns.  Ah, life.  You are an interesting and awesome experience...

Speaking of interesting and/or awesome...

Erica from The Painted Trailer posted about all the goodies she received from winning the MOXTOBERFEST GIVEAWAY.  Woo!  Big thanks to Jen from Red Parka Diaries, Sabz from The Eclectic Grab Bag, Jennifer from Grimmricksen and Marilyn from Pulp Sushi.

Stranger Bird Vintage has a bunch of new goods in stock and is offering a 15% discount on all purchases from now til 12/31/12 using the code GRIT15.  Oh yeah!

I loved learning about Alex The Parrot!

Great food documentary suggestions from Faith over at Trail GRRRL.  I'm going to watch Genetic Roulette ASAP because I'm concerned about my soy intake and might need to switch up my diet even more.

This article on what people have to say about changing a last name in regards to marriage.  I didn't change mine and the response has ranged from positive to negative.  Interesting stuff, tradition.

I'm completely obsessed with The Vegan Stoner.  The recipes are amazing (lots of non-soy ones if I decide to go that route) and the illustrations are too freaking cute!

After a glut of cheesy action movie I've decided to revamp my movie watching experiences.  First up is the documentary mentioned above and then Life Of Pi.

I encourage everyone to buy from independent retailers this holiday season!  Athen's slogan is 'shop your Ath off!'  Ha!  Here are some stats that better illustrate the difference between buying local and/or handmade and buying from a big box store. 

And I'm happy to announce that any monies from ads purchased via Grits And Moxie from now til January 1st will be donated to Family To Family and the local Athen's Area Humane Society.  I'm so glad to give back to those in need...

Happy Friday!

PS - If you'd like to follow me on Instagram my username is grits_and_moxie...