Is it Friday yet?

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

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

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...

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...

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...

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!

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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

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...

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!

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...

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

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!!!!

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!

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...

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.