Freddie was cleared for flyball. Woohoo! So now I'll be bringing Freddie and Steffi to the tournament. I think Angelica will probably run Steffi. :)
Speaking of which, I'm gonna need a wake up call Paula. :) 5:30am or so if you don't mind. :) I'll probably pick up Steffi tonight so I don't have to wake Holly or Rob at 6:30am. TJ's probably up anyway tho'. I'll talk to Holly today. :)
I went over to Sue's for dinner and then went shopping - sans Neely. Sue needed some time away and I needed time with Sue without the baby. :) Don't get me wrong, I love the little bugger! But I'm used to my cousin and I being able to get up and go - do whatever we want, whenever we want. It's an adjustment to schedule stuff around feedings and diaper changes. I suppose I'll get used to it, but I don't have to like it! lol
Today is more of the same old same old. Work, lunch with the fellas, homework, blah, blah, blah. Move along, nothing exciting here. :)
My observation for the day? Once you hit a certain age, you should be banned from buying bright red lipstick. There are very few people that look good in true red lipstick and if you're over 70, that's doubly true. Part of me thinks if it makes you feel good, then go for it grandma. The other half is shaking my head thinking "that's just wrong!" My power of observation skills are clearly improving. :)
D
Friday, January 5, 2007
Thursday, January 4, 2007
brrr...not.
It's supposed to be 57 degrees today. It's January 4th, I live on the New Hampshire border, and it's supposed to be 57 degrees today. Woohoo! I'm not sure if this is normally when my neighbor is snow blowing me out so I can see the street due to the feet of snow. But it's not normal for it to be this warm. Oh.... wait. It's New England - give it ten minutes and the weather will change.
According to experts, if global warming causes all the ice to melt we'll lose most of California and some of Florida and New York. From my viewpoint, I'm not sure that's such a bad thing if it causes it to be 57 degrees in January! The Californians can move up here. They're liberal, they'll fit right in. :)
My observation for the day? Global warming rocks. ;) Oh yeah, and I look like a troll in the morning. None of that movie star wake up looking perfect stuff for me. No-sir-ee-bob. Full fledged hair askew, eyes lopsided, pillow wrinkle imprints on my cheek troll. Nice visual to start your day, huh? :)
So I picked up the recumbent bike last night. I found it on Craigslist - I'm all about saving cash and don't have a problem with other people's stuff. In fact, I'm intrigued by other people's stuff, which is why I love to go yard sailing. Anyway, I save money and the family gets the space back in their house - good deal. :) It looks brand new, not a scratch on it. Works great. I even got the owner's manual - can't go wrong with that. :) I even think I'll be able to use it after surgery - although my hitler'esque doctor may disagree. Now I just need to get my lazy ass on it. :)
School starts today. I'm actually pretty excited as my next group of classes are all technical and not core academic (like math or english.) Dr. Mary is the professor, which is way cool by me! I've had her before for I-don't-remember-what. I do remember that we got along fabulously so I'm guessing my streak of A's is back. :) I seem to do better in the technical classes - go figure. My time will once again be limited, but that's ok. I'll be doing homework at the flyball tourney this weekend.
Speaking of flyball, I'm not bringing Freddie, but instead am bringing Steffi. I have a call into the vet to see when he's no longer contagious. It just kills me that I'm not running him this weekend! He'll be able to smell it on me when I get back and get all jealous. :( I'm hoping he's not contagious and I'll be able to bring him. Fingers crossed. :)
D
According to experts, if global warming causes all the ice to melt we'll lose most of California and some of Florida and New York. From my viewpoint, I'm not sure that's such a bad thing if it causes it to be 57 degrees in January! The Californians can move up here. They're liberal, they'll fit right in. :)
My observation for the day? Global warming rocks. ;) Oh yeah, and I look like a troll in the morning. None of that movie star wake up looking perfect stuff for me. No-sir-ee-bob. Full fledged hair askew, eyes lopsided, pillow wrinkle imprints on my cheek troll. Nice visual to start your day, huh? :)
So I picked up the recumbent bike last night. I found it on Craigslist - I'm all about saving cash and don't have a problem with other people's stuff. In fact, I'm intrigued by other people's stuff, which is why I love to go yard sailing. Anyway, I save money and the family gets the space back in their house - good deal. :) It looks brand new, not a scratch on it. Works great. I even got the owner's manual - can't go wrong with that. :) I even think I'll be able to use it after surgery - although my hitler'esque doctor may disagree. Now I just need to get my lazy ass on it. :)
School starts today. I'm actually pretty excited as my next group of classes are all technical and not core academic (like math or english.) Dr. Mary is the professor, which is way cool by me! I've had her before for I-don't-remember-what. I do remember that we got along fabulously so I'm guessing my streak of A's is back. :) I seem to do better in the technical classes - go figure. My time will once again be limited, but that's ok. I'll be doing homework at the flyball tourney this weekend.
Speaking of flyball, I'm not bringing Freddie, but instead am bringing Steffi. I have a call into the vet to see when he's no longer contagious. It just kills me that I'm not running him this weekend! He'll be able to smell it on me when I get back and get all jealous. :( I'm hoping he's not contagious and I'll be able to bring him. Fingers crossed. :)
D
Wednesday, January 3, 2007
unreal...
Boston.com article
Can someone *PLEASE* tell me how same-sex marriage has negatively affected the constitution of marriage or any heterosexual married couple? Seriously. I'd really like to know! Are there any studies available that prove life now sucks because of it?
Romney - you're an ass.
D
Can someone *PLEASE* tell me how same-sex marriage has negatively affected the constitution of marriage or any heterosexual married couple? Seriously. I'd really like to know! Are there any studies available that prove life now sucks because of it?
Romney - you're an ass.
D
Tuesday, January 2, 2007
ambitious thinking
...or crazy talk. You decide.
While driving to work this morning, I started thinking about New Year resolutions. Generally I don't make resolutions. If I feel strongly about changing something, I'm just gonna do it. I don't need no stinkin' year change to do it. That's my normal train of thought.
This morning I thought I would be different. Maybe I'd make a resolution. It must still count even if it's a couple of days later than the rest of the world, right? So then I pondered what to resolute on. Stop smoking? Well, it's been my plan (regardless of the countless times I've already tried to quit), to quit at 35. Studies have shown that the body can basically reverse all the damage caused by smoking if the person quits by 35. So, I'm quitting. In 9 days. Hmmm. You might not want to read this in 9 days - I can't guarantee I'm going to be pleasant. ;) Ok, so that's out since it's gonna happen anyway.
What else. Lose weight? Sure! I mean, who can't afford to lose a few pounds? Since I got kicked off the Nordic Trac, that hasn't really been happening. So sure, that could be it. But, again, I was already on the lookout for a recumbent bike (which I'm picking up tomorrow), so that was already in process.
What else? Well, I do curse like a truck driver. I could stop that... Heck, I'm sure the people around me would greatly appreciate that! But, I don't want to so I guess they're shit out of luck. ;)
Then something popped into my head. Observation. I could observe more. I could blog about what I observe. That would be cool! And it's not even that stupid! Most people go through life nose to the ground, caught up in how the latte shop down the street clearly doesn't add enough syrup and how that asshole cut them off this morning. The power of observation is, well, powerful. :)
So that's the plan. I'm still reticent to call it a resolution but whatever. If it walks like a duck, talks like a duck, etc., etc.
My observation today? I need to shave my cat's butt. Yup. I noticed that today. Don't you now feel complete? She has a big ol' knot near her butt that I need to shave off. Can't wait.
Yeah, maybe I should go back to blogging in the morning, huh? Maybe tomorrow's observation will be less nauseating. Probably not. :p
Yeah. I'm gonna go watch more of Leland. Those arms. Those tattoos. A good boy in a bad boy's body. heh Yum. :)
D
While driving to work this morning, I started thinking about New Year resolutions. Generally I don't make resolutions. If I feel strongly about changing something, I'm just gonna do it. I don't need no stinkin' year change to do it. That's my normal train of thought.
This morning I thought I would be different. Maybe I'd make a resolution. It must still count even if it's a couple of days later than the rest of the world, right? So then I pondered what to resolute on. Stop smoking? Well, it's been my plan (regardless of the countless times I've already tried to quit), to quit at 35. Studies have shown that the body can basically reverse all the damage caused by smoking if the person quits by 35. So, I'm quitting. In 9 days. Hmmm. You might not want to read this in 9 days - I can't guarantee I'm going to be pleasant. ;) Ok, so that's out since it's gonna happen anyway.
What else. Lose weight? Sure! I mean, who can't afford to lose a few pounds? Since I got kicked off the Nordic Trac, that hasn't really been happening. So sure, that could be it. But, again, I was already on the lookout for a recumbent bike (which I'm picking up tomorrow), so that was already in process.
What else? Well, I do curse like a truck driver. I could stop that... Heck, I'm sure the people around me would greatly appreciate that! But, I don't want to so I guess they're shit out of luck. ;)
Then something popped into my head. Observation. I could observe more. I could blog about what I observe. That would be cool! And it's not even that stupid! Most people go through life nose to the ground, caught up in how the latte shop down the street clearly doesn't add enough syrup and how that asshole cut them off this morning. The power of observation is, well, powerful. :)
So that's the plan. I'm still reticent to call it a resolution but whatever. If it walks like a duck, talks like a duck, etc., etc.
My observation today? I need to shave my cat's butt. Yup. I noticed that today. Don't you now feel complete? She has a big ol' knot near her butt that I need to shave off. Can't wait.
Yeah, maybe I should go back to blogging in the morning, huh? Maybe tomorrow's observation will be less nauseating. Probably not. :p
Yeah. I'm gonna go watch more of Leland. Those arms. Those tattoos. A good boy in a bad boy's body. heh Yum. :)
D
Monday, January 1, 2007
This one's for you Paula
'Cuz I know you've been waiting patiently. :) (Or not so patiently!) lol
Fingers crossed that this year is better than last!
I don't think I'd be able to handle totaling my car right before Xmas (technically the year before), getting evacuated from my house by boat, replacing every major system that makes a house a house, dealing with the insurance company for all of that, being woken up at 6:30am every morning (including Sunday) while they were building CVS, losing my girl to liver failure (...sniff...), *STILL* dealing with my back from the car accident 2 1/2 years ago, and finding out my boys have Lepto.
Oh yeah. Good year. 2007 *has* to be better!
Of course I did get the pool last year so that was a good thing. Oh yeah, I think I got Pacie last year too. Hmmm, not sure which category *that* should go in! Kidding! (kinda...)
The holidays were great and I was really busy traveling around the world. Sue brought the baby on Xmas Eve and she got a few pictures of Mema holding Neely. I'm hoping there are many more photo ops so fingers crossed (again.)
I was *exhausted* after Xmas but I was a trooper and went into work. That only lasted for 2 days tho'. I worked from home on Thursday and had Friday off for a 5 day weekend. Swweeeet. :)
I went out to dinner with all the girls on New Years Eve and laughed so much I almost pissed my pants. :) There's no way you can be out with them and not laugh your ass off - it's too freakin' comical. We did get quite a number of dirty looks from other, older patrons even though we were tucked into the corner, away from the general population. ;)
I was going to sit in front of the fire pit but it was wet and cold out and we all know how well I do with the cold. :) So I went to bed around 10:30 and read for a while. However I was aware of when the years changed. My friend from North Carolina sent me a text message wishing me a HNY. Eric will you knock that shit off? You woke me up! Shortly afterwards the dogs started barking - apparently they were less than pleased by the fireworks they heard.
Today I went out once, to get coffee and a bagel, and haven't left the house since. :) Now that's my kind of relaxing day! I only wish I had a fireplace here....sigh. It's non-negotiable with the next house. Seriously.
But, I got a bunch done in between being a lazy shit. :) Laundry is done, dishes are done, some of the Xmas presents are put away (not the tree tho', I'm not ready to give up the lights :) ), I made soup for lunch (from scratch - you know you're jealous), got the Pins bathed, and got all the dogs nails dremeled. Not too shabby....
Needless to say, I'm actually ready to go back to work feeling wonderfully refreshed and optimistic. :) I'm sure they'll crush that out of me in the first week, but it will be nice while it lasts.
School starts back up this week - the 4th I think. I got my transcript from school and my gpa went down to a 3.97. I'm no longer smart, I'm just smaht. Ah well. :) I should really figure out which class is next so I can get my shit together now.
I've decided to pull Freddie from the tourney this weekend. He's been responding well to treatment and as long as he doesn't pee in water that other dogs can drink, he's fine. He's not even contagious if dogs drink out of the same water bowl. But where there are a ton of dogs there, I'd rather not take the chance. He has Lepto, which the vet and I think he got from flood water coming back up during the heavy August rains we had. The good news is that he will eventually be cured. The bad news is that we won't ever know how much damage his kidney will have sustained by the time he is cured.
And finally, I'm on the hunt for a recumbent bike. If anyone has one gathering dust in the attic, feel free to let me know. :) The foot dr told me I couldn't go for walks anymore or use my Nordic Trac. So I'm looking for a recumbent. I'm seriously hoping she'll recant those instructions after the shockwave treatment. I think that's January 8th. I can't keep track of all this crap. :)
Ok, time for bed. Don't look for me in the morning as I'm sure I'll wake up late. Again. Like always.
D
Fingers crossed that this year is better than last!
I don't think I'd be able to handle totaling my car right before Xmas (technically the year before), getting evacuated from my house by boat, replacing every major system that makes a house a house, dealing with the insurance company for all of that, being woken up at 6:30am every morning (including Sunday) while they were building CVS, losing my girl to liver failure (...sniff...), *STILL* dealing with my back from the car accident 2 1/2 years ago, and finding out my boys have Lepto.
Oh yeah. Good year. 2007 *has* to be better!
Of course I did get the pool last year so that was a good thing. Oh yeah, I think I got Pacie last year too. Hmmm, not sure which category *that* should go in! Kidding! (kinda...)
The holidays were great and I was really busy traveling around the world. Sue brought the baby on Xmas Eve and she got a few pictures of Mema holding Neely. I'm hoping there are many more photo ops so fingers crossed (again.)
I was *exhausted* after Xmas but I was a trooper and went into work. That only lasted for 2 days tho'. I worked from home on Thursday and had Friday off for a 5 day weekend. Swweeeet. :)
I went out to dinner with all the girls on New Years Eve and laughed so much I almost pissed my pants. :) There's no way you can be out with them and not laugh your ass off - it's too freakin' comical. We did get quite a number of dirty looks from other, older patrons even though we were tucked into the corner, away from the general population. ;)
I was going to sit in front of the fire pit but it was wet and cold out and we all know how well I do with the cold. :) So I went to bed around 10:30 and read for a while. However I was aware of when the years changed. My friend from North Carolina sent me a text message wishing me a HNY. Eric will you knock that shit off? You woke me up! Shortly afterwards the dogs started barking - apparently they were less than pleased by the fireworks they heard.
Today I went out once, to get coffee and a bagel, and haven't left the house since. :) Now that's my kind of relaxing day! I only wish I had a fireplace here....sigh. It's non-negotiable with the next house. Seriously.
But, I got a bunch done in between being a lazy shit. :) Laundry is done, dishes are done, some of the Xmas presents are put away (not the tree tho', I'm not ready to give up the lights :) ), I made soup for lunch (from scratch - you know you're jealous), got the Pins bathed, and got all the dogs nails dremeled. Not too shabby....
Needless to say, I'm actually ready to go back to work feeling wonderfully refreshed and optimistic. :) I'm sure they'll crush that out of me in the first week, but it will be nice while it lasts.
School starts back up this week - the 4th I think. I got my transcript from school and my gpa went down to a 3.97. I'm no longer smart, I'm just smaht. Ah well. :) I should really figure out which class is next so I can get my shit together now.
I've decided to pull Freddie from the tourney this weekend. He's been responding well to treatment and as long as he doesn't pee in water that other dogs can drink, he's fine. He's not even contagious if dogs drink out of the same water bowl. But where there are a ton of dogs there, I'd rather not take the chance. He has Lepto, which the vet and I think he got from flood water coming back up during the heavy August rains we had. The good news is that he will eventually be cured. The bad news is that we won't ever know how much damage his kidney will have sustained by the time he is cured.
And finally, I'm on the hunt for a recumbent bike. If anyone has one gathering dust in the attic, feel free to let me know. :) The foot dr told me I couldn't go for walks anymore or use my Nordic Trac. So I'm looking for a recumbent. I'm seriously hoping she'll recant those instructions after the shockwave treatment. I think that's January 8th. I can't keep track of all this crap. :)
Ok, time for bed. Don't look for me in the morning as I'm sure I'll wake up late. Again. Like always.
D
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