So it's been an intensely long time since myself, Jennanigans, or my blogger life-partner, Kelsery, has updated this blog. For starters let me just say:

We're back. And, oh boy, do we have things to talk about. It's been two eventful years since an update has been written here; that's like 2,000 years in internet years!

Anyway, here's the scoop on the life and times of Jennanigans.

Theodore got a new friend. After I moved from a three-bedroom house to a small studio apartment and got a full-time job and wasn't around as much, Theo was lonely (and being a complete pain in the ass). So Dear Prudence came into our lives! Look at how cute she is.

Prue doesn't always give you the stink eye, but when she does, she means it.

Shortly after Miss Prue came into my life, I met a boy. At a tattoo shop. As it turns out he's pretty amazing and it didn't take long for me to fall pretty hard for him. And for some reason he fell for me too! It wasn't long and we were living together. We are absolutely disgustingly happy pretty much all the time. Gross, right? I know. I love it. Look at how cute we are.

Adorable, right? I know.

Let it also be known that said wonderful, fantastical, amazing boyfriend has two daughters, Haylyn (8 years old) and Lydia (5-almost-6 years old). We get along really well and generally have a pretty good time when we have them. Haylyn is the leader of the pack at home with her sister or even at the park with all the younger kids. She's really into drawing and painting, and generally just playing make-up games with dolls and toys. Lydia is quieter, a bit more shy, and creative, though she'll put you in your place if she feels the need too. She loves to cook and bake and do various arts and crafts. It can be an interesting dynamic some days! I'm definitely looking forward to seeing them grow up (but not too fast...) Look at how cute they are.

Miss Haylyn & Miss Lydia respectively

Let's see... Oh yes, I finally landed a full-time job with insurance and ridiculously awesome benefits at Half Price Books. The company is great to work for, I have pretty amazing coworkers (enablers), and I get to fondle books, movies, and music all day. Seriously, it's pretty amazing. If there's a store located anywhere close to you, check it out. There's more than books there if you're not a reader.

Music has taken a bit of backseat as of late, but I have a couple projects that I'm going to be starting soon. One of which is starting playing cello again. Did I mention that I have the best boyfriend ever? Because I do. For my birthday, I got a cello so that I can start playing, something I have wanted to do for years now. There's a couple things I need to have done to it to get it in top playing condition, and then watching out. Pretty amazing. I'm also hoping to start doing some vocals for my friends in a local band, but that's still up in the air. We'll see how things go with that.

Writing has also taken a backseat for the last year or so. Hopefully this blog will remedy that, however. Whether I ramble about my life or music, books or movies, or what have you, at least I'll be writing something.

My addiction to the internet has brought some happy things to me over the last couple years.

Pinterest for example. By now, Pinterest isn't really new news, but it makes the list nonetheless. If you're one of those 'afraid of social media' and all that ridiculousness, relax. It's not you're typical social media because you don't really have to be social on it at all. Messages are not sent from user to user. You don't have to give them you're social security number to browse. It's just loads and loads of craft ideas, wedding planning ideas, recipes, household tips and tricks, help with organizing, silly photos, etc. Basically, it's awesome. I have found so many amazing recipes and ideas on there it's just fabulous. Do try it out if you haven't already.

This cartoon is pretty accurate, really...

The newest feline internet phenomenon known as Grumpy Cat, otherwise known as Tard (short for Tartar Sauce) also makes my favorite internet things as well. I mean seriously. Look at that face, look at how cute she is.

And then click here for more wonderful Grumpy Cat memes. Oh, and in case you were wondering but didn't want to take the time to look it up, Grumpy Cat does have her own website. Check it out here right meow to get your daily Grump.

This doesn't really have anything to do with the internet, but another one of my favorite things right now is Book Lover's Scrabble. My boyfriend got it for me for Christmas this past year and I'm totally hooked. I'm hoping that I'll be able to set up a Scrabble night with friends and co-workers a couple times a month, alternating with the boy's Pathfinder gaming nights and biweekly dinners with friends (my goodness we've become so social!!). If Booklover's Scrabble isn't something that tickles your fancy, try Gardening Scrabble, Cooking Scrabble, traditional, regular old Scrabble Scrabble, or Twister... Because why not?

I think that's enough rambling on my part for now. I'm quite sure it won't be long before another update is posted.

~Jennanigans