Thoughts O' The Day

Yee Haw

2009-02-10T16:11:00.000-08:00

Howdy folks,

I would have posted sooner, but it seems that I am spending at least 75% of my day in the bathroom. Thank the Good Lord that my office is right next to the loo, because I go a minimum of 20 times during the work day. That is no joke! For the first time today, I could feel the baby doing serious tap dancing on my bladder. Joy of all joys! Anyway, feel privileged that the two minutes I have at my desk are spent with you, dear reader. Add this to my list of things I like: 2 hours potty free

Two for Tuesdays

2009-02-03T15:15:00.000-08:00

Yesterday was full of gripes, so I figured I need to balance it out with gratitude. Here are two things I am grateful for today:

1) Raspberry fritter
2) Hearing my baby's heartbeat- nice and strong!

That isn't part of my ongoing list, but I figured that they were worthy of mentioning. Here are some more feel good things:

-Vin Diesel is going to be back on the big screen. Thank God. I thought he'd lost it after doing Baby Daddy or whatever it was called.
-Dressing McKenna in funky outfits that drive Daddy crazy.
-Greek olives.
-Cheese.
-Doggie snuggles.
-Hawaiian sunsets.
-Thunderstorms over the Wyoming mountains.

It is Monday!

2009-02-02T13:00:00.000-08:00

I am not letting Monday ruin my list. So, I am just not going to continue the "list" today. See, the list is about things I love, and Mondays are just not one of them. Especially this Monday! It seems like everyone is in a bad mood at work, and every mistake I could have made I did make. Oh well! One thing I used to love when I was in school or not working was that Sundays didn't feel nearly as snarky with Monday looming around the corner! I look forward to thinking that someday again :-) Now, I just have to win the lottery.

Pastries anyone?

2009-01-29T13:57:00.001-08:00

Yes, add pastries or baked goods to my list of favorites. Yumm! Continuation of list:

1)Mexican food (especially the chips, salsa and guacamole)
2)Swimming pools at hotels- but only when I am in swimming suit shape.
3)Abba
4)Freshly washed daughter. Love the pink cheeks, wet hair and pj's.
5)Casinos
6)Road trips
7)God's grace and redemption.
8)Really corny jokes.

Yet more to my list~

2009-01-28T15:45:00.000-08:00

I know you're all waiting on the edge of your seats, so here we go. A continuation of the things I love:

1)My family, they are the best.
2)My friends, the few of them might as well be family!
3)Reminiscing over photos, I tend to wax on about times past.
4)Sleeping through the night.
5)The thought that laundry may magically do itself.
6)ALL things southern. I am dixie at heart.
7)The Shack- I am truly learning more about the Lord.
8)Accessories. Need I say more?
9)Good hair days.
10)Travel magazines. I could travel for a living. With 2 kids. Seriously.

What do I say?

2009-01-23T15:16:00.000-08:00

I don't ever feel like I have anything important to say. So, I figured what I can do is make a list. A list of things I like, especially! So, to drag this out a while, I will start my list small.

Things I like:

Drive-in theaters
Route 66
Frosting
Comfy recliner
Good mystery
Open windows with heat on high

Dream

2008-12-19T14:18:00.000-08:00

Whispers of Dreams
Dreamt long ago
Fly by in the night
A chilly white wind
Gives them startled flight
Over barren fields
Frozen dirt where golden
Stalks once stood
Past rushing waters
Six months before held
Calm bubbling brook
Through partial open doors
A barn that once was
Red
Only now it bears witness
To years past, neglected; sad
Through broken window pane
Lifting higher, higher
Snaking up rough old bark
Winding over evergreen
Back and forth
As if the needle were a violin
The dreams a bow
What is their "purpose"
Where shall they go?
Their sad song
Abandons forest, again taking flight
The pace quickens
Becomes panicked, searching
Are they to be lost for Good
Peeking in a candle-lit window
Struggling
Urgently to wonder
If merit they held
Would hope beckon them
Home where they would take
Hold
Or would they march
Sullen and silent
Into frost tipped grass
Interrupted by gray slabs
With numbers, years
And dreams they once
Had

Kicking Off the Ho-Ho-Holidays

2008-11-28T13:39:00.000-08:00

Good afternoon~

I hope everyone had a lovely Thanksgiving with their family! I know that ours was very nice! We were lucky enough to enjoy a day at my Mom & Phil's house, complete with Trask, Shauna, Taylor, Phil Sr., Judy and Glen. A fun time was had by all- I think the best part was seeing the kiddos play together- they were way too cute. And, they are two troublemakers in the making. They totally are on the same page as far as doing naughty things, and they cover for each other. Too funny! We just loved watching them do their thing- even if it is tiring!

Today Trask, Shauna and Taylor were kind enough to come and visit me after they went downtown to watch the parade and see Santa! They even bought me 2 dougnuts-- what more could a girl ask for??? Thanks, guys!

Now that the holidays are here, and I'm looking plump as a holiday goose, I will make the official announcement that Aaron & I are expecting again! Yeah! It is a surprise, but God is in control and every child is a blessing. Stay tuned for musings and pictures of my ever growing Santa belly. No kidding, it feels like a bowl full of jello right now. I hate this stage- you just look like you got fat super quick- not preggo though. Uh, akward... :-)Anyway, we are excited!

My nephew is too darned cute!

2008-11-18T16:46:00.000-08:00

So, this is a short blog, but a funny one. Last week, Trask took Shauna and Taylor down to Astoria to celebrate Shauna's birthday. They stayed at a great hotel that is classy and historical. Well, my darling nephew Taylor, in an attempt to both have a history lesson as well as make points with his Aunt Sissy, kindly pointed out a painting that he thinks looks like me. What do YOU think??

I love my family

2008-11-03T08:37:00.000-08:00

I have to say how much I love my family! I really have great family- both on my side and Aaron's family here in Oregon! We had a fun Halloween together, and I have to post some pictures! It was just too darn cute seeing the kiddos trick-or-treat together. They had an awesome time!! And, I have mention how much I adore this picture of McKenna with Uncle Trask. Makes my heart melt!

Hark: I bring tidings of Good News!

2008-10-24T13:23:00.000-07:00

I know, three posts in one day. Can't help it. Just have to give another shout out to Shauna. As most of you probably know, she was featured on the 'Daily Style' page of Dooce.com. For those of you who don't visit that site, it is amazing, and the fact that Shauna got on there is just too wonderful. And, fully deserved. Way to go Sho!

Luck of the Danish

2008-10-24T11:43:00.000-07:00

There is a reason that you have never heard this term. It is because us Danes are NOT as lucky as the Irish. In fact, if you are this great Dane, you're downright unlucky! Or, maybe I should rephrase that to say, you are un-graceful, clumsy, and an accident waiting to happen. For instance, in the past year I have had 5 nasty falls, a bad sprain to my ankle, knee surgery, etc. Just this week, I had more fun with owies. Yesterday, I got a spider bite on my right knee (while driving to work, mind you). Today, I did a crazy ninja fall down the driveway of daycare, luckily I slid on only one knee. And even better, it was my LEFT knee. Now we're even. This just sucks. Anyway, I felt the need to bitch and complain.

Thank you, Thank you!!

2008-10-24T11:42:00.000-07:00

A special shout out to my sweet sis-in-law for the rest of the cards she made me! They are WAY too cute. She is so talented and gifted, and a blessing to our family! Thanks for spreading the love, sis!!

Synopsis

2008-10-21T15:51:00.000-07:00

So, dear readers, I have neglected to write the past few days. Of course, I couldn't come up with a witty blog title today, so I'm doing just what I said- writing a synopsis of the past few days. Included are questions for YOU.

The birds: As Trask, Shauna and Taylor can confirm, Sapphire and Topaz are two wild, wild feathered friends. They are still not warming up to me, instead they insist on creating a freak show appropriate for the circus everytime I try to handle them. Oh, the shame! As if their insane wing flapping and pecking is not enough, they insist on making their room look like millet manna fallen straight from the heavens.

The toddler: We've officially entered the stage where we are testing limits. It is the craziest thing- we go from huggies and kisses to slapping mama in the face. Ugh. However, I have my battle plan, and this too shall pass. Despite the trying times, I wouldn't trade a single thing! Our daughter is by far the best thing that has ever happened to me!

The holidays: Ok, so Shauna and I have been emailing back and forth about how to handle the holidays. Every year seems more and more stressful. It is trying to set that careful balance between trying to please both families. I am so done with that. This year a new plan will be implemented. What do you do to stay sane during the holidays??

Debt, how I hate thee: As we all know, times are lean right now. The economy sucks, and I think we all feel the effects from it. Aaron and I are working on trying to get out of debt, and boy is it hard! I am always, always interested in hearing ideas on how to save money, etc. Come on you frugal friends- I know you're out there!

The honey: My sweetheart is taking part 2 of his 4 part CPA test today- right now in fact. He is working so hard, and we SO cannot wait for this to be over. He has been in school our entire relationship, and it will be a blessing when he is done with this. McKenna and I won't know what to do when we actually have daddy around to play with us! Another note concerning Aaron. Anyone who knows him knows that he will always make sure to finish all leftovers (he should have been born in the depression era). So, I have a new nickname for him: Templeton. He is the rat from Charlotte's Web. I say it in the most appropriate and loving way, but still find it really funny. Do any of your significant other's have funny things they do?

OK, that's it. It is after 4pm, and my brain is kaput! I will be better about writing this week :-)

For Sho Sho

2008-10-17T13:00:00.001-07:00

Shauna- this is for YOU! If I win, you know what you are getting for your birthday present :-)

Wit- where art thou??

2008-10-17T08:35:00.000-07:00

So, I'm listening to the same morning radio show that I listen to every morning. And this morning in particular, I am struck by how witty these two dj's are. Which reminds me how un-witty I am. Sure, I can be sarcastic, have really super elementary jokes and occassionally a good zing. But, I lack the quick wit. Hey- isn't that what they used to label people that were "different." Wasn't it called slow witted? I can't remember. So, don't go jumping to any conclusions or jokes on my behalf. I am not labeling myself as needing to ride the short bus. I am talking HUMOR people, humor. I wish I had quicker comebacks, perfect little funny sayings to say at just the right time (that were appropriate and not awkward). Grrr! What is one trait you wish that you had???

What Kind of Socks do Pirates Wear??

2008-10-14T16:30:00.000-07:00

Well, if that didn't catch your attention, I don't know what will. Anyway, hope all of you are doing dandy. Things here are alright- busy!!! I had a three day weekend, which was mainly spent at home getting stuff done. We are now down to just needing to paint the last wall in our bedroom. Yippee! Finally, we will have a real room, not just some funk-junk space! Other than that, McKenna is funnier than ever. And yes, it is involving bathroom humor. Amazing how quickly that comes about. She takes after her father.

For all of you who are wondering, the "birds" are doing fantastic. If you count pecking and spazzing out good- they are great! Big mean Topaz is teaching sweet Sapphire to peck at me. The nerve! Well, I haven't given up yet. The next step is to fashion on a long, thick bird handling glove. I will take pictures so you can mock and laugh.

So, because it seems that I can not ever abstain from asking questions of you all, here are a few. And, I expect, erm..I mean I hope to get answers this time!

1) Which is better- 1 child or 2 (or more). Why? Disclaimer: if you don't plan on having kiddos, you can still answer :-)

2) What is your favorite autumn meal or treat? If it is super easy and delicious, send the recipe!

3) Were you a "note writer" in jr. high or high school? If so, did you do the funky, pimped out folding job? Did any of you keep them? I'm longing for nostalgia and verbiage from the mid-90's, help me out here people.

Decorating- what's your style???

2008-10-10T15:26:00.000-07:00

So, through help from Shauna and Amie, I am tackling my back bedroom. Listen, there is a reason that we usually keep the door closed to that room. It is a big room of nothingness. So, I figured we'd been living in this house for almost 3 years, it is time to do something with it. My dear friends decided that the room would look great done in shabby chic with some Southern influences. I loved the idea. So, I will post before and after pics. Mind you, I am NOT crafty. So, this is all new to me. I will be painting furniture, distressing it, etc. This could go a number of ways. Say a prayer for me- and sprinkle a little craft success dust my way! Also, did I mention that my budget (for now) is $50??? Later, we may put in different flooring, and that will add. But the initial cost is crazy. Let's see if I can do it. My plan is to reuse pieces around the house, and find a new use for them.

So, I want to know what your style is?? Overall, I am a pretty traditional/fancy kinda gal. I love the gold, burgandy, brown tones. What about you?? Also, do you have any really neat decorating ideas that you've done before? Cheap things that have really added to a room? How about pieces you've restored into something new? Let's hear from all of you creative geniuses out there. I KNOW who you are :-)

So Here Are My Answers

2008-10-09T11:55:00.000-07:00

So, it totally wouldn't be fair to through these insightful and well thought out questions, and not post my own answers. And, I know that you've been waiting on the edge of your seats for them!

Favorite song (of all time, or at the moment): Right now, "Roll with Me" by Montgomery Gentry. Speaks to me!

Favorite vacation: There have been so many I've enjoyed. When I was younger, it was Disney World with my family and our trip to Jackson Hole when I was 16. As an adult, I have several. But, there are two in particular. One was the road trip Aaron and I took to Reno, where he proposed to me on Lake Tahoe. The second was our honeymoon. Wonderful!

View you enjoy the most: From the parking lot at Oceanside. Memories abound there.

Who is God to you: Prince of Peace, Joy, Hope, Comforter and Redeemer, Father.

Your dream pet: I already have two of them. The lovely Sidney and unique Champ (see pic). In addition to those beauties, I would love a pot bellied pig.

What makes you feel valued: Kind words, compassion, thoughtfulness, recognition, hugs!

Regrets: I would love to say I don't believe in them. I believe in the theory that you shouldn't have them. But, I have plenty. Mostly, it was words unspoken to my Dad.

Tell Me More

2008-10-08T16:39:00.000-07:00

So, after a long and arduous day of having to think really hard for work (I know...gasp!), I thought I'd just put out a few questions to all (5) of you who may look at this post. Things that may be important some day, should I be randomly polled on my friends and family! Amuse me and play along!

Favorite song (of all time, or at the moment):
Favorite vacation:
View you enjoy the most:
Who is God to you:
Your dream pet:
What makes you feel valued:
Regrets:

Blog-o Baby

2008-10-07T15:13:00.000-07:00

What's up peeps?? So, due to the insistent urging of a few certain somebodies (ahem, Shauna), I have resurrected my blog. I'm old school, baby! I've been doing this forever! Well, not forever per se, seeing as I haven't posted in three years. But, I'm back and I'm sassy. What in the heck am I going to write about? Hmm...we'll see. But, I will try, try, try to post at least one thing a day (weekday!). For today, I will muse about onions and orchids. This is something Aaron taught me long ago. It's kinda the good and bad of the day. SO, my orchid would be my super-productiveness at work today. Onion, easily, getting up at the crack of dawn (not even dawn, it was still pitch black), anyway I digress. I had to get up stinkin' early to be at work for a 7am safety meeting. Good Lord. This was after I went to bed late, because I got the urge to do my Pilates. Why? Oh why do I do this to myself? Lack of sleep, and my abdominal muscles reminding me that they indeed still do exist, even if under a layer of ummm...insulation. OK, I've lost track of what I'm writing about, must be the lack of sleep. Geez. By the way, that beautiful baby you see here is my little doll- a new addition since I last blogged. I'd like to think that giving birth to her has increased my ability to write genius posts. We'll see about that.

Have a Rockin' Eve

2005-12-29T16:12:00.000-08:00

Hi y'all!

I just wanted to wish each of you an awesome New Year's Eve! Aaron and I will be at my Mom's house for a rousing game (or 12) of Bunko, partnered with yummy finger foods. Don't laugh! Bunko is a great way to pass the time until midnight! This year I shall win grand prize! Or, at least one game!! Anyway, I hope that whatever you do is filled with fun! May 2006 bring each of you so much joy, happiness and blessings!

Drop a line if you get a chance, and let me know what your plans are :-)

Summer

A long time coming...

2005-12-27T16:50:00.000-08:00

Oh man- what kind of crazy slacker am I???? So, I am a blogging loser. But, with the New Year and everything, I will try to be so much better. I haven't been on here since May. That is like insane! It would be pages and pages if I tried to reminisce on everything that has been going on since then. I will say that I have now been married to my best friend for over 4 months. I am lucky to be with such a great person! We had a beautiful wedding and marvelous honeymoon. I only wish it wouldn't have gone by so quickly! Beyond that, Aaron and I have been busy with work and all that kind of stuff. Aaron has made leaps and bounds-- he graduated from college a little over a week ago! I am so proud of him! He will now work towards completing his additional credits to be able to sit for the CPA. I know that he will do great! Now that the New Year is coming, we are entering the crazy time of (hopefully) buying a home. We are ready to move in to a larger home closer to our family on the west side of the metro area. I am really hoping that despite the expensive home prices, we are able to find something good for us in our price range. I will let y'all know! Anyway, thanks to any one who is reading this!

Summer

Hello Again!

2005-05-16T15:06:00.000-07:00

Once again, long time... no blog! So, it is already the middle of May, and things are crazy. Between weddings, parties, road trips, planning my own wedding, etc- it has been pretty chaotic. Other than that, I am up to my usual- watching reality shows, gardening, playing with my pups, etc. Hope everyone is good, and I will write more SOON.

Happy Birthday, Baby!

2005-04-22T15:31:00.000-07:00

Yes, the rains have left us, just in time for my honey's birthday! Yeah! His birthday is on Sunday, so I am making this official birthday weekend for him. The weather is beautiful, and we may even have a good storm. Yippee! Along with the good weather comes bike rides, saturday markets and yard work (ugh!). But, I am ready for spring and getting out of the house a little more. Now, I have no excuse to get my buns moving and try to continue the weight loss before the wedding. Goody! Take care, y'all!

Is it Friday yet?

2005-04-12T15:30:00.000-07:00

It is only Tuesday, yet I am wishing for Friday. It is one of those weeks where the days seem extraordinarily loooonnnggg. Oh well.

This week is good for the fact that it ends on April 15th, which is tax day, which to most people is a pain. In our house, it is good, because Aaron is an accountant, and READY to be done with taxes. His work is hosting a catered party (with open bar!) on Friday night. Should be a fun time to relax and leave taxes behind. A whole season of preparing taxes. Ugh! I can't even handle doing my own :-)

Well, because I can't think of much more to say right now, over and out...

Long time, No blog

2005-04-07T16:01:00.000-07:00

Hi all-

Still here, just been sooo busy with work and all that good stuff. We've been up to our eyeballs in honeymoon planning. Looks now like we'll be taking a cruise to the Eastern Caribbean. Should be fun! Just trying to figure out which would be the best cruiseline for us, and what dates will work with our schedule. Have any of you ever taken a cruise? If so, I want details! Anyway, other than that, I am getting prepared for bridal showers (for my brother's fiance), weddings (my cousins), wedding receptions (my brothers), birthdays (my best friend's turning 40, my mom is turning 50)- enough to keep us all busy and broke!

This weekend should be quite chaotic around our household, as we are dog-sitting my mom's two dogs, in addition to our two. So, we'll have two little ones (Champ, our 25 pound baby boxer looking mutt. Eddie, my mom's 35-pound lhasa alpsa grouchy mix), and two big ones (Toshi, my mom's Boxer pup, and Sidney, our lab and shepard mix). Joy for all! Let' s just say that I'll be doing some puppy proofing tonight!

Write more soon...

Garden Oasis

2005-03-15T12:22:00.000-08:00

Well, it is time to start our planting, gardening, landscaping, etc. I can't say that I totally love all of the labor that goes into it, but I LOVE the end product. This past weekend, we were busy putting color into the yard. We got great flowerboxes to go underneath the windows, filled whiskey barrels with flowers, got a big umbrella for our new table, etc. I even got some fun little glass tea light lantern things and tiki lights for outside. I was having so much fun getting "neat stuff" that Aaron promptly put the kabob on my shopping spree- saying things were getting a little too fun for me. Darn. But at least it's looking cool. It's going to be great to sit outside with the grill, and maybe even a propane heater (please honey!). So, that's what my time has been consumed with-- getting the outside to look nice, and doing spring cleaning inside (ugh!). Aside from all of that, my cousin is getting married on Thursday, St. Patty's Day! Should be fun, with Guiness abounding. It's always great to see all of the family and friends (great to see most of them anyway). But, that's about it. Write more soon.

The sun is shining...

2005-03-11T16:18:00.000-08:00

It is so frieking nice here- the weather has been in the 70's here. In March, in Oregon. Crazy! So, other than shooting envious looks at people who get to be outside more than I, I am keeping busy with work and stuff. Also, Aaron and I decided to go to Cozumel and Playa del Carmen for our honeymoon. I am so excited! Except for the fact that I have to fly to get there. I hate that. Oh well, as my mother told me, get over it. So, just planning that and wedding stuff, and getting ready for 3 other weddings and 2 big parties over the next 4 months. Should be fun!

Going to the Beach...

2005-03-04T13:32:00.000-08:00

And I'm gonna get relaxed.... (OK, I'm a real geek. I am combining the title of this blog w/ the first sentence in a melody reminiscent of "Going to the Chapel, and I'm gonna get Married..."). Yes, I am a fruit-loop, I know. Anyway, as I was saying, Aaron, the pups and I are going to the beach for the weekend. Should be nice! The weather is supossed to cooperate, so I am looking forward to a little time out of town. Yah! Other than that, I have just been busy with work, and also with trying to organize and decorate the spare bedroom. I have decided to go with a "Lodgey" theme (i.e. moose, bear, pine trees, etc.). The problem is A) I have to spend money to get the decorations that I really want and B) Not that many people come to stay with us, so is it worth putting a futon in there? I don't know. Well, at least it'll be clean, and not such of a catch-all. Plus, I am doing the majority of the decor in a way that it will be moveable when we get a different place. Will write more next week... until then... have a good one!

I'd rather be...

2005-02-22T15:28:00.000-08:00

At the beach, playing with my pups, spending time with Aaron- basically doing anything FUN. It's nice out, and here I am chained to my cubicle. Oh well, my pocketbook may be a might upset if I protested work for too long. Anyway, just been busy here with work, and finally starting to look at wedding "stuff." After not being able to find the right invitations, and getting into an argument with a mean lady at the invitation shop (evidently, I know nothing about invitation etiquette), I have decided to make our invitations. With the help of some gifted friends who happen to be graphic designers, that is. Hopefully they will look good. We'll see :-) Also starting to look at flowers, honeymoon details, etc. Not even thinking about a dress until June, when hopefully my weight watchers efforts will be benefiting me. So, enough about that. Not a lot else exciting going on, is anything happening with anybody else???

Wind- Thou Art Frigid!

2005-02-16T12:07:00.000-08:00

Yes, that's right. It is beautiful, sunny and freezing! The wind is ripping through the valley today and it is downright frigid. Why I wore a dress today is beyond me! Brrr! Anyway, keeping busy with work, which is always exciting and thrilling :-) Beyond that, I am looking forward to my step-grandparents visiting from Carson City, NV this weekend, going to the rodeo, etc. Anything exciting going on with anybody?? You know- you can now post comments to me without setting up a blogger account. So- write me back! Anyhow- I think I will get a haircut after work. My curls are rebelling- and my "bangs" are crazy! Hence them being held back by a bobby pin today. Yes, I figured that the 3 year old hair-do is pretty snazzy :-)

Summer over-and-out

Valentine, Oh Valentine...

2005-02-14T15:19:00.000-08:00

Greetings all of my cupids-

In love or not... let me just say that I wont knock a day meant to enjoy flowers, chocolate or fancy dinners. Not that I am necessary partaking in any of them, but still, it's cool to know that there is a day dedicated to doing just that. If you are not in the "lovey-dovey" spirit, buy them for yourself!!

OK, enough about that. Things here have been hectic, of course. Last week my open house was finished. Yeah! Glad that's done- what a big event to put together. Other than that, just busy with work stuff, home stuff, dog stuff, etc. Ya know! So, what's exciting and new with all of you?? Anybody, anybody????

Two in One Week...

2005-01-21T14:28:00.000-08:00

Yes, I may be getting back on track again. But don't hold your breath :-) So, Friday is here, and this weekend is bound to go by as quickly (if not quicker) than the week. Ahh..well. So, we are going with a friend to spend tomorrow night at the coast. Even better- our hotel is one mile from the casino. Yippee. Any of you who know me, know that I love the casino. Penny slots, nickel slots, it's all great by me. Just a form of entertainment, but it's cool all the same. So, am I the lone gambler? Who else likes to gamble, and if so, what do you play and are you a big risk taker???

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Yippee Skippee

2005-01-19T16:43:00.000-08:00

Yes, I have totally neglected my poor blog. Not that I have a huge following. But still. So, not a lot exciting here. I have been bogged down with crazy work stuff. I am planning a huge open house event, and it is insane. Yikes! It's like normal work is busy enough, but with this on top of it, it is insane. Oh well. Besides that, just enjoying the unseasonably warm weather outside. Wow- from freezing rain to record highs. It feels like spring out. So, as you can probably tell, my subject matter is lacking today. I could tell you mundane things like it's time to wax my eyebrows, color my roots, have my nails filled, etc. I am starting to feel like a hoochy-mama. So, anyone else out there in need of some "grooming?" If so, I want details!

From one dark rooted chick to another...

Why I want to win the Lottery...

2005-01-03T15:18:00.000-08:00

Well, who wouldn't?? I have been thinking upon all of the things that I would do if I won big-time in the lotto. Ahh...travel, beach house, lots of animals, pay off my bills and my families bills. It would be fab-tabulous. So, I am wondering what cool thing each of you would do should you hit the jackpot and win millions???

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Me Hairs Are Lighter...

2004-12-28T14:37:00.000-08:00

In more ways than one. First, Aaron gave me a nice color job. After a minor upset during the first try (followed by a major crying jag), the second time turned out quite nice. I have now ridded my head of dark and unsightly roots, replaced by a beautiful blonde. I believe I have found myself a new and much more reasonably priced hair dresser :-) Second, I got a little haircut yesterday. Ah, my layers are refreshed, and the curls are much happier. My hair feels so much lighter and fluffier. Anyway, my apologies for a long overdue blog. I have been busy with holiday hubub, and haven't had much time to write. However, I am definitely back into my normal writing habits. So, with New Year's coming up this week, I want to know not what your "resolutions" are, but what are you hoping to reasonably accomplish in the coming year? Might it be more couch time watching movies, or perhaps less trips to the gym (snicker, snicker)?? Or, if you're super-industrious, maybe you're looking to have a grandiose raise, a big promotion, an engament to a sweetheart. Whatever it is, let me know!

Until tomorrow (or the day after)......

Christmas Parties= Drunk Ass Co-Workers

2004-12-10T15:32:00.000-08:00

Yes, I have written again. I am guilty of being negligent for a whole week! Sorry! So, as you can assume from the title of this... Christmas parties are upon us. The craziest usually being the work party. Yikes! All of the people that you see all week long put together in one room with the added bonus of alcohol. Scarry mix! Tomorrow night I have my Christmas party for work, and later in the evening, one for family and friends. I am anticipating interesting things... all of which I will report back here later on. For my personal party, we are doing a white elephant gift exchange. For those of you who do not know what that is, it basically involves bring the cheesiest present you can find, and then you pull numbers to do an exchange. These presents are those rivaled at the dingiest of thrift stores, and pretty dang funny. That way, no one spends a lot of money, and no ones feelings get hurt when people laugh at their presents. Crazy! Anyway, share with me your Christmas Party experiences... I look forward to hearing them!

Later!

Winter Greens Are Supreme...

2004-12-02T14:09:00.000-08:00

That's right. It is getting in to the time of year where that wonderful smell of Christmas greenery is everywhere. Mmm... I love it! They are decorating our office today with all sorts of wreaths and other pretty "stuff." Let the festivities begin! I am looking forward to getting our tree this weekend. It should be wonderful! I am also going to a Ladies Christmas tea in Tillamook this weekend with all of the special ladies in my life. Yay! Hopefully it will be fun :-) Well, if anybody actually reads this, I look forward to hearing about what neat things you have planned for this holiday season! Let the festivities begin!!!!!

Great Turkey Delight!

2004-11-24T13:11:00.000-08:00

Hear Ye, Hear Ye... Turkey Day is almost here! You know what that means... a long weekend, good food (and lots of it!), visiting with family, football, and day-after shopping (or, for me, 3 days after shopping!). So, I thought I would let you all know what I am thankful for:

My fiance- I love you honey, and can't wait to be your wife!
My family- Mom, Brother, Stepdad, Aunts, Uncles, Grandparents, cousins, family-to-be- luv ya all!!
My friends- Might as well be family. You're the best!
My dogs-Sidney & Champy... mommy loves you!
My Country- Damned proud to be free!
Those who are not here with us on earth- but are now guardian angels... love you, Dad!

Hey...Thanksgiving is the time to give mushy thanks! Have a great weekend!!!!

Love Me Some Tight Abs...

2004-11-17T16:44:00.000-08:00

That's right, ladies and gentlemen. I have gone back to the gym. Ugh! Add this to the many things that I dislike doing, but enjoy the end result. I am trying to get there on my lunch breaks to do my 25 minutes of cardio, and then about 20 minutes of weights. I am SORE! Oh well, maybe I can lose a few by Christmas. That is, if I don't eat us out of house-and-home by the time all of the holiday goodies roll around. I figure it could go either way, I could be looking more svelte when Silver Bells are ringing next month, or I could have an extra roll around the ole' waistline. I'm hoping for the first option :-) Anyway... to answer Barbara's question... I am still working at the marketing place. If it involves marketing architectural or engineering services- I am all over it! Glad to hear that you're doing the whole exhibit stuff too, Barbara. Let's bitch about setting up tradeshow booths. This things a monster! If it were designed by a woman, it would have been way easier. But noooooo, it has to have a bizillion parts that you like have to assemble by raising your left leg, while patting your head and rubbing your tummy with your right hand. Boo Hiss! Oh well, enough complaining on my part. I am off to celebrate the opening of the newest 80-plex theatre. Free admission and snackies! Woo Hoo! I will give a semi-official movie rating tomorrow. I know you're all waiting anxiously on the edges of your seats. Well, be good little boys and girls and check back tomorrow :-)

Bella, Bella

2004-11-16T09:31:00.000-08:00

OK, so I don't know why I called this post Bella, Bella... other than I love that word! Maybe it was a subconcious flow of my yearning for a latte from the new "Bella Espresso" shop by my work. Mmmm...coffee and italian desserts. Anyway, last weekend was nice, if not a little hurried. It always goes by too fast. This week at work is all right- yesterday was fairly slow, but the rest of the week should be a lot busier. I have to work a tradeshow downtown (have I mentioned that I HATE setting up tradeshow booths???), and then I have webinars to watch, meetings to have, drone work to do. Yippee! The good news is that sunshine will soon be returning, which means that we can all slowly move out of our dry caves and see the outside world again. I honestly don't care if it is freezing outside, as long as the sun is shining! Anyway, if anyone's out there and cares, leave me a comment. Please, I'm begging you :-)

4-Day Work Week!!!!

2004-11-08T10:49:00.000-08:00

Yes, it is true. Today is Monday, but really, it is my Tuesday! Goody!! I am taking Friday off to go to the beach for a couple of days...yay! We will be spending time with family at a beach house celebrating birthdays, eating, relaxing, and being general beach bums. Anyway, not a lot going on in my end of the world. Work is crazy-busy, and to top it off, we have construction going on right next to my cubicle. Joy of joys. Oh well- it drowns out the drone of my co-workers ;-) So, tonight I am going to go check out the new mall that is right by my work (how convenient is that!). Mostly, I am excited for this new place called "Bella Espresso." This place is fashioned after an Italian cafe, and it is gorgeous! And, the most exciting part, they have gelatto! Yippee! It is so hard to find that on the West Coast, and now there is a place so close that sells it. OK, I may be pathetic, but at least I am easy to please! Well, happy week to y'all :-)

George is in the House... Ya Baby!

2004-11-03T15:05:00.000-08:00

OK, all of you more liberally-minded folks, close your eyes now. Danger, Danger... conservative speaking! All right, now that we have that taken care of, can I have a Hip Hip Hooray! Election Day is over, and GW is back! And boy am I glad. Don't get me wrong, it is not that I am a huge Bush fan, it is just that I really didn't like Kerry, and I really, really, really didn't like his wife. Yikes! Anyway, the votes are in, the concessions and acceptances made, and let's get down to business. I say that this will really open the door to take care of Iraq, and that we are going to stop fighting a PC war now. I guess we will wait and see. Besides all of that, I am excited because it is actually beautiful weather here in Oregon. It is cold, but sunny! And supossed to be that way for days! Yeah! Makes me excited for the holidays, as I am not believing that we are already in November. But Aaron and I are already making holiday plans for decorating, etc. Yes, we are pathetic, but we enjoy every minute of it :-) Well, hope y'all are doing good, and I look forward to getting comments from you (yes, you have to sign up. do it, it takes like 2 minutes, and will allow you to make neat-o comments).

Ode to Monday...

2004-11-01T16:06:00.000-08:00

Monday, oh Monday. Why must you be? Could we skip straight to Thursday, how difficult could that be? You bring a cold, rainy mist, which really leaves me feeling pissed. My hair went flat, my heels go splat, through the puddles in the parking lot.

OK, but really, I wont be a total whiner. Yes, the day was depressing, grouchy, etc. But hey, that's all right. I am still going to be maintaining my happy-go-lucky attitude. No sarcasm, no criticism. Don't laugh! I'm trying here. Any upbeat comments would be helpful :-)

Signing out for today- S.

It's Friday, Friday....

2004-10-29T15:25:00.000-07:00

Hey Y'All-

Indeedy, it is Friday. And I am soooooo glad! I am looking forward to a weekend of showing off puppy costumes, cute trick-or-treaters and hopefully some time with friends :-) So, today I am thinking about:

The elections (still, of course)
Will there be a terror attack on or near the elections (with the release of the new bin Laden tape, I wonder if this is another hoax or could it be real. They've come out with so many things since 911, but yet, I cannot ignore these thoughts after what happened before).
Can I color my hair the color blonde that I want to? I mean, the tips are the perfect color, but the roots need improvement. Maybe my honey will help me :-)
How can I make extra money for Christmas presents and a trip to San Francisco. Is it true that money really grows on trees?? If so, I need directions!!

Well, enough ponderings for one afternoon. I am outta here (yes, an hour and a half early. but hey, it's Friday!)

Talk to you all Monday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2004-10-28T11:50:00.000-07:00

My Babies Looking Sooooo Cute!!

Ahhh...Thursday

2004-10-28T11:34:00.000-07:00

Yes, it is Thursday. Generally I enjoy this day, as it is almost Friday. But alas, today I am going to the dentist for a tooth that is being a major pain in my... mouth. This is our second attempt at fixing the cavity, and hopefully we can avoid a root canal (please, please!). Aside from that, I am being amused by the following things:

The drama on The Bachelor (Jayne is a complete nut job!!)
The excitement building up to the elections... yes, I am one of the weird ones who enjoys politics (GW!GW!)
My dogs in their Halloween costumes... they are so beautiful, adorable, cute, squeezable, etc.
My Aunt Berdie flying cross-country for the first time! To Georgia, nonetheless... Go Berdie!
The prospect of eating mucho Halloween candy this weekend. Mmm...candy

These are my thoughts as of 11:35 am...guaranteed to change by 11:36 am (I am a woman, after all- hear me roar...er...change my mind constantly)

Hear Ye...Hear Ye...Summer is in da House!

2004-10-27T16:28:00.000-07:00

Ah... so you've found my blog. Wonderful, spectacular, amazing, outstanding, etc. This is a place where I will post my daily musings about work, home, dogs, politics, etc. Feel free to comment (often) and share your views on MY views. Welcome, and y'all come back soon... you hear??