Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Monday, June 28, 2010
Quote of the Day - June 28, 2010
"Do you have a Sloth on your shirt?" ~Emilie
Just as she needed no explanation of the shirt to understand it, there is no explantion for this quote. If you don't get it, you don't need to.
=)
Just as she needed no explanation of the shirt to understand it, there is no explantion for this quote. If you don't get it, you don't need to.
=)
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Friday, June 25, 2010
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Futurama, there you are!!!
WOOOOO HOOOOO! Futurama is back!!!!!!!! I am so excited, that I just can't hide it.... I'm about to lose control and I think I like it!!!!!!!!!!!!!
There was no way that the most incredible cartoon series EVER would go away after only 4 short seasons. They came back with some AWESOME movies and now are FINALLY back on the air. Suck it Fox, Comedy Central has this under control from here.
Yippee! =)
There was no way that the most incredible cartoon series EVER would go away after only 4 short seasons. They came back with some AWESOME movies and now are FINALLY back on the air. Suck it Fox, Comedy Central has this under control from here.
Yippee! =)
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Saying Goodbye to a Legend
The Legend... He will always be in our hearts and forever missed. We love you SO MUCH, Shadow.
September 5, 1995 - June 23, 2010
Almost 2 Full Weeks!
I know I should wait until at least the 2 week mark but I am so excited that I just couldn't!
Project Health is going great! I have done really well and every day gets easier. I am trying to eat 3 meals and 2 snacks every day while drinking as much water as I can stand; I have fallen of track 1 or 2 days but still didn't do too bad. Unfortunately, one of those days was fast food. It was an okay chicken sandwhich with fries and a coke; horrible, I know, but I was sick as a dog and it was the only thing I could think about without wanting to hurl. I took one bite and went back to bed. I just couldn't eat the sandwich but every couple of hours I would sit up and eat a fry. Fries saved me this past Monday!
Also, I am trying to exercise every other day and got involved in a health challenge at work. =) I love my employer! For this challenge they are bringing in fruit every other day so there is always fresh fruit to snack on. =) They are the coolest and my team rocks! We're gonna lose some major fat pounds!!!
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Project Health is going great! I have done really well and every day gets easier. I am trying to eat 3 meals and 2 snacks every day while drinking as much water as I can stand; I have fallen of track 1 or 2 days but still didn't do too bad. Unfortunately, one of those days was fast food. It was an okay chicken sandwhich with fries and a coke; horrible, I know, but I was sick as a dog and it was the only thing I could think about without wanting to hurl. I took one bite and went back to bed. I just couldn't eat the sandwich but every couple of hours I would sit up and eat a fry. Fries saved me this past Monday!
Also, I am trying to exercise every other day and got involved in a health challenge at work. =) I love my employer! For this challenge they are bringing in fruit every other day so there is always fresh fruit to snack on. =) They are the coolest and my team rocks! We're gonna lose some major fat pounds!!!
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Happy Burfday to Me!
Happy birthday to me, happy birthday to me, happy birthday to mEEeeEeeEEEEeee, happy birthday to meeee! =)
It is somewhat bittersweet but I won't get into that now. I am having a GREAT day! My work buddies have been wonderful and my family and friends have really been the icing on the cake.
THANK YOU EVERYONE!!! I am having the best burfday yet!
It is somewhat bittersweet but I won't get into that now. I am having a GREAT day! My work buddies have been wonderful and my family and friends have really been the icing on the cake.
THANK YOU EVERYONE!!! I am having the best burfday yet!
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
You Just Never Know
I had an interesting experience the other night which has lead to this blog entry. I think I honestly may have seen one of those crazy UFO things. I know everyone knows someone who has seen a UFO but I am serious. I can't say for certain because I didn't have a camera and it didn't do anything too out of the ordinary. What I can say for certain is that I have never seen an airplane or a helicopter that close that I was not also able to hear.
It seemed like the object was close because the lights were big and it was moving relatively fast; if it wasn't close, that itself would be extremely odd. However, the really weird thing is that the object had absolutely no blinking lights and made absolutely no sound. It wouldn't have seemed strange to me except that I noticed the lights because they were so big and seemingly close and was taken aback because I didn't hear anything before I saw the lights out of the corner of my eye.
Now, I won't get into all of my beliefs because that's a whole other blog but I will say that I am not an idiot and am definitely not an arrogant earthling. We are not alone in the gazillion universes that exist and if we think for one second that we are, we're a lot dumber than I thought.
Look up at the night sky regularly and one day you may be surprised at what you see. =)
It seemed like the object was close because the lights were big and it was moving relatively fast; if it wasn't close, that itself would be extremely odd. However, the really weird thing is that the object had absolutely no blinking lights and made absolutely no sound. It wouldn't have seemed strange to me except that I noticed the lights because they were so big and seemingly close and was taken aback because I didn't hear anything before I saw the lights out of the corner of my eye.
Now, I won't get into all of my beliefs because that's a whole other blog but I will say that I am not an idiot and am definitely not an arrogant earthling. We are not alone in the gazillion universes that exist and if we think for one second that we are, we're a lot dumber than I thought.
Look up at the night sky regularly and one day you may be surprised at what you see. =)
Monday, June 14, 2010
Committed... to Myself!
I am beginning a new routine. I am thinking of it as a 'life routine' and am approaching it as a necessity. I know I will fall off balance occasionally and have lots of learning to do in the meantime, but this is something I know I have to do and is something I want to do.
Jon and I have started eating better and while we have approached it slowly, we are doing great and making small changes every day. I find myself making conscious decisions to eat better and while I am not all the way there by any means, I do find it getting easier to think about and to do in general.
I have also committed myself to a friend who loves nearby (Hi Luciana!). We are going to run/jog/walk (haha) every Tuesday and Thursday. Once I get home, I am going to do my 3 key exercises and will throw something new in there as well. Then, every other day, I am going to do those same 3 exercises along with one of my favorite videos, Tae Bo or Pilates.
WOO HOO!!! Here we go!
Jon and I have started eating better and while we have approached it slowly, we are doing great and making small changes every day. I find myself making conscious decisions to eat better and while I am not all the way there by any means, I do find it getting easier to think about and to do in general.
I have also committed myself to a friend who loves nearby (Hi Luciana!). We are going to run/jog/walk (haha) every Tuesday and Thursday. Once I get home, I am going to do my 3 key exercises and will throw something new in there as well. Then, every other day, I am going to do those same 3 exercises along with one of my favorite videos, Tae Bo or Pilates.
WOO HOO!!! Here we go!
The Cookie Doesn't Lie: Addition to "Experiencing Nature"
I have to share a tip from my fortune cookie! =) This tip was so so so cool and goes so perfectly with my previous "Experiencing Nature" post.
"Your good nature will bring you happiness." ~Panda Express Fortune Cookie
While I understand that the meaning was originally intended to reflect upon the individual specifically, I think it's cute and could be seen both ways. The awesome nature around me brings me happiness every single day. =) Hooray!
"Your good nature will bring you happiness." ~Panda Express Fortune Cookie
While I understand that the meaning was originally intended to reflect upon the individual specifically, I think it's cute and could be seen both ways. The awesome nature around me brings me happiness every single day. =) Hooray!
Saturday, June 12, 2010
Experiencing Nature
I love love LOVE this world. I cannot express my feelings enough! Take the time to enjoy the little things; there are so many that we could enjoy them every minute of everyday if we took the time to look.
The other day I was driving down the road and all of a sudden a pretty butterfly flew right into my car window and landed on my leg. It was neat. I opened the windows all the way so he could get out but I thought I was definitely at the right place at the right time- right where I was supposed to be.
The other day I was driving down the road and all of a sudden a pretty butterfly flew right into my car window and landed on my leg. It was neat. I opened the windows all the way so he could get out but I thought I was definitely at the right place at the right time- right where I was supposed to be.
The next day, I was driving towards my apartment and just as I was turning in, a robin flew right in front of my windshield. I thought he was going to hit the car but it was just a really cool close-up.
Totally cool experiences with nature this week. =) Love love LOVE it!
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
How Do We Turn Back?
The place we are today... is it where we should be? Is it where we could be?
I hate living in reality in the sense that I don't like what it has become. I cannot stand where we are as a country or as a world in general. Where are our heads and why is it so hard to see the awesomeness that surrounds us? This world is beautiful but everyday the awful things we do changes a gazillion aspects of our perfect little world.
I love to stop and look around; to stop and smell the roses as they say. One of my all time favorite thing includes the sun and its shadows (although I am already slightly partial to shadows). I love the way the shadows hit the ground letting the sunlight peek through here and there; it is gorgeous and I feel like these little things are God's way of giving us joy, pure and simple. God doesn't necessarily give us the things we pray for; He gives us opportunity to develop and get what we desire for ourselves. However, this beautiful world and all the joys that come with it are His way of giving us beauty and joy straight-up.
Take a moment to enjoy this world each and everyday. Look at the sunset while sitting at red lights, admire the beauty in simple shadows and sun rays, stop and smell the roses.
=)
I hate living in reality in the sense that I don't like what it has become. I cannot stand where we are as a country or as a world in general. Where are our heads and why is it so hard to see the awesomeness that surrounds us? This world is beautiful but everyday the awful things we do changes a gazillion aspects of our perfect little world.
I love to stop and look around; to stop and smell the roses as they say. One of my all time favorite thing includes the sun and its shadows (although I am already slightly partial to shadows). I love the way the shadows hit the ground letting the sunlight peek through here and there; it is gorgeous and I feel like these little things are God's way of giving us joy, pure and simple. God doesn't necessarily give us the things we pray for; He gives us opportunity to develop and get what we desire for ourselves. However, this beautiful world and all the joys that come with it are His way of giving us beauty and joy straight-up.
Take a moment to enjoy this world each and everyday. Look at the sunset while sitting at red lights, admire the beauty in simple shadows and sun rays, stop and smell the roses.
=)
Monday, June 7, 2010
Quote of the Day: delayed...
This was something said a month or so ago when the guys and I got together...
"Everything this side of the toothpick." ~Ran
"Is something special." ~Jeremy
I cannot divulge the reasoning; I have been sworn to secrecy. Try me.
"Everything this side of the toothpick." ~Ran
"Is something special." ~Jeremy
I cannot divulge the reasoning; I have been sworn to secrecy. Try me.
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Gearing up for Awesomeness
That's right... the summer months are here and that can only mean one thing... well, two or three things actually.
1) Schlitterbahn!!!
We missed it last year due to some unfortunate and absolutely ridiculous (on our part) circumstances. We waited until the last weekend, got all ready, drove all the way there, walked up to the entrance... and realized we didn't bring the actual tickets. Yep... we brought the top part and not the tickets; we had to give it up. The dream of Schlitterbahn water and rides was crushed then and there. There was no way to get the tickets and actually make it to the park and they were closed the next weekend (although we didn't know this at the time). Boo hoo. =(
2) Warm-up for ACL!!!
We also missed ACL last year (bummer , I know) because we were preparing for the wedding and it was the weekend before. =) It was raining and from what we heard, it was absolutely miserable. Whew. We got our money back (sold the tickets on Craig's List), had the time to prepare for the best day of my life, and stayed dry and non-muddy in the process. =) However, we really missed it and are SUPER THRILLED about this year's lineup.
OMG! The Strokes!!! Spoon!!! Vampire Weekend!!! I am so excited that I can't go on.
3) Rev-up for Ren Fest!
And last but certainly not least, we also missed Ren Fest last year because it was so soon after the wedding and we were broke as a joke. But not this year. This year we are getting ready for it early, we may actually dress up, and will definitely be with Flag. =) WOOOO HOOOOOOOOO!!!
Here we go 2nd half of 2010! Coming at cha strong! LOOK OUT!
1) Schlitterbahn!!!
We missed it last year due to some unfortunate and absolutely ridiculous (on our part) circumstances. We waited until the last weekend, got all ready, drove all the way there, walked up to the entrance... and realized we didn't bring the actual tickets. Yep... we brought the top part and not the tickets; we had to give it up. The dream of Schlitterbahn water and rides was crushed then and there. There was no way to get the tickets and actually make it to the park and they were closed the next weekend (although we didn't know this at the time). Boo hoo. =(
2) Warm-up for ACL!!!
We also missed ACL last year (bummer , I know) because we were preparing for the wedding and it was the weekend before. =) It was raining and from what we heard, it was absolutely miserable. Whew. We got our money back (sold the tickets on Craig's List), had the time to prepare for the best day of my life, and stayed dry and non-muddy in the process. =) However, we really missed it and are SUPER THRILLED about this year's lineup.
OMG! The Strokes!!! Spoon!!! Vampire Weekend!!! I am so excited that I can't go on.
3) Rev-up for Ren Fest!
And last but certainly not least, we also missed Ren Fest last year because it was so soon after the wedding and we were broke as a joke. But not this year. This year we are getting ready for it early, we may actually dress up, and will definitely be with Flag. =) WOOOO HOOOOOOOOO!!!
Here we go 2nd half of 2010! Coming at cha strong! LOOK OUT!
LOVE!
I love my husband. He was the coolest in the schoolest and still is! (We met in Spanish class...)
You're a doll Jonathan and I love ya!
You're a doll Jonathan and I love ya!
Small Progress but Big Set Back
Our Shadow is not doing real good. We've been giving him some supposedly awesome kitty vitamins because I have read that they really help build strength and can make the last years of a kitty's life more pleasant. Unfortunately, Shadow had a major set back with walking when his back legs started having problems. Recently though, it really seemed that the walking had gotten a bit better and that he may be gaining a bit of strength. =)
However, he is also having some problems going to the bathroom. This just started and we only know of 2 times that it has actually occurred. He moaned really weird one night and Jon and I had no idea what it was; we had never heard a cat moan like that and I got kind of freaked out. We found him lying outside the cat box and he had all kinds of grossness on his little paws and belly. =( It was the saddest thing I have ever seen and I broke down a bit.
This happened one other time but we got there in time to help him. I am worried that this may be the major set back I have been dreading... I hope this isn't downhill. =( We are still hoping for the best and praying that the vitamins can help give him some strength back. We're taking him to the vet again to see if there is anything that can be found or done about the bathroom issue.
Poor kitty. He is a trooper though. He is still as lovable as can be and even stood up to say hello to Jason yesterday! A good sign! =) Prayers...
However, he is also having some problems going to the bathroom. This just started and we only know of 2 times that it has actually occurred. He moaned really weird one night and Jon and I had no idea what it was; we had never heard a cat moan like that and I got kind of freaked out. We found him lying outside the cat box and he had all kinds of grossness on his little paws and belly. =( It was the saddest thing I have ever seen and I broke down a bit.
This happened one other time but we got there in time to help him. I am worried that this may be the major set back I have been dreading... I hope this isn't downhill. =( We are still hoping for the best and praying that the vitamins can help give him some strength back. We're taking him to the vet again to see if there is anything that can be found or done about the bathroom issue.
Poor kitty. He is a trooper though. He is still as lovable as can be and even stood up to say hello to Jason yesterday! A good sign! =) Prayers...
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Hardest Class of my Life
That's all I can say...
Applied Business Research and Statistics... grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.
No time... Gotta get back to it.
Applied Business Research and Statistics... grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.
No time... Gotta get back to it.
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Disappointment X3
I have disappointed 3 of the most important people in my life; my Aunt, Father, and Best Friend.
I couldn't make the trip I had been planning for over a month. I had to cancel a day before because I just knew it was not going to be possible with all the school work that I had. I tried to get ahead but had a gazillion other things going on and it being the first week of this new class, I was not aware of the ridiculous workload that would be involved. The workload has increased on top of everything and I just knew it wouldn't be a fun trip with me sitting at the computer the whole time.
So, I canceled so I could go down another weekend and actually make good use of my time, gas, and overall distance traveled. I hated to disappoint everyone because I had really been looking forward to it. I thought I would get a handle on this and the juggling would be easier... but as they increase the workload and intensity, I sink back to where I started. It's frustrating... grrr.
This is where we start repeating to ourselves: It will all be worth it, it will all be worth it.
:)
I couldn't make the trip I had been planning for over a month. I had to cancel a day before because I just knew it was not going to be possible with all the school work that I had. I tried to get ahead but had a gazillion other things going on and it being the first week of this new class, I was not aware of the ridiculous workload that would be involved. The workload has increased on top of everything and I just knew it wouldn't be a fun trip with me sitting at the computer the whole time.
So, I canceled so I could go down another weekend and actually make good use of my time, gas, and overall distance traveled. I hated to disappoint everyone because I had really been looking forward to it. I thought I would get a handle on this and the juggling would be easier... but as they increase the workload and intensity, I sink back to where I started. It's frustrating... grrr.
This is where we start repeating to ourselves: It will all be worth it, it will all be worth it.
:)
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