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Tuesday, May 09, 2006
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Monday, May 08, 2006
Saturday, May 06, 2006
Better Or Worse
Nope, I'm not better. I didn't get a good night sleep as needed, neither did Elijah. Apparently neither did Geoff. I went to the store to stock up on more Kleenex. I'm trying to take it easy. I was able to nap for about an hour, that was after an hour of lying in bed listening to all the neighborhood dogs barking and Elijah talking to himself in his crib. Right before I woke up, I was having a crazy dream. I was talking to Athena on the phone, and there were giant lobsters crawling all over my front yard. The door swung open and shut, I was afraid Elijah had crawled out the door into the fray with the lobsters. I was yelling where the heck is Geoff?! I woke up because Elijah was crying, and while I was getting up to get him a bottle, Geoff phoned. I think this cold is making me delusional.
Well, I'm happy to say I'll be doing my first garage sale in 2 weeks. The HOA is advertising sales for everyone in the neighborhood who wants to partake. So all I have to do is set up on my driveway. Yay! Now I just need to get organized with what I want to sell.
Celebrity Poker Showdown is coming back! May 31st we'll get some new celebrities, some familiar ones, one old co-host, and one new co-host. What? Yes, Phil Gordon left CPS. His replacement is Phil Hellmuth, another poker legend. Why the change in Phils? Gordon sites that he just wants to do something new and different. I'm sure the show will be fine w/o him, I just really enjoyed the banter between him and Dave. Here's a list of the guests you'll see in this tournament.
Game 1 - Jorge Garcia, Andrea Martin, Kim Coles, Greg Behrendt, and Michael Ian Black.
Game 2 - Jason Alexander, Kevin Sorbo, Bryan Cranston, Susie Essman, and Jamie Bamber.
Game 3 - Fred Savage, Jennifer Tilly, Doug E. Doug, Brett Butler, and Ida Siconolfi.
Game 4 - Jenna Fischer, Keegan-Michael Key, Rocco DiSpirito, Jordan Peele, and Mario Cantone.
Game 5 - Andy Dick, Macy Gray, Christopher Meloni, Joy Behar, and Robin Tunney.
In other Bravo news, the final three on Top Chef... Harold, Dave and Tiffani. Couldn't believe Lee Anne didn't make it. I think it wasn't so much her dish, but a cumulative of the last two challenges. It was her menu for the commitment ceremony, and she was in charge of Miguel & Stephen for the spanish restaurant. The finale is in two weeks, next week they'll do a reunion show with all the chefs. I may not tune in the night it airs, but I'll likely catch the rerun.
Anyways, I better sign off. I have to go convince Elijah he needs to sleep. Pray for me. :) I'll close with a quote from A Mighty Wind.
Lars Olfen: I had a garage band in Stockholm, which was a challenge in its own right, to keep an instrument tuned with that temperature swing. There's a block warmer for the Volvo in the garage but it's cold in there in the winter. So we played and I had a hit that you might have heard of. "Hur Är Läget, Lilla Gumman?" which means, "How's It Hanging, Grandma?" and it was big on the Swedish charts.
Well, I'm happy to say I'll be doing my first garage sale in 2 weeks. The HOA is advertising sales for everyone in the neighborhood who wants to partake. So all I have to do is set up on my driveway. Yay! Now I just need to get organized with what I want to sell.
Celebrity Poker Showdown is coming back! May 31st we'll get some new celebrities, some familiar ones, one old co-host, and one new co-host. What? Yes, Phil Gordon left CPS. His replacement is Phil Hellmuth, another poker legend. Why the change in Phils? Gordon sites that he just wants to do something new and different. I'm sure the show will be fine w/o him, I just really enjoyed the banter between him and Dave. Here's a list of the guests you'll see in this tournament.
Game 1 - Jorge Garcia, Andrea Martin, Kim Coles, Greg Behrendt, and Michael Ian Black.
Game 2 - Jason Alexander, Kevin Sorbo, Bryan Cranston, Susie Essman, and Jamie Bamber.
Game 3 - Fred Savage, Jennifer Tilly, Doug E. Doug, Brett Butler, and Ida Siconolfi.
Game 4 - Jenna Fischer, Keegan-Michael Key, Rocco DiSpirito, Jordan Peele, and Mario Cantone.
Game 5 - Andy Dick, Macy Gray, Christopher Meloni, Joy Behar, and Robin Tunney.
In other Bravo news, the final three on Top Chef... Harold, Dave and Tiffani. Couldn't believe Lee Anne didn't make it. I think it wasn't so much her dish, but a cumulative of the last two challenges. It was her menu for the commitment ceremony, and she was in charge of Miguel & Stephen for the spanish restaurant. The finale is in two weeks, next week they'll do a reunion show with all the chefs. I may not tune in the night it airs, but I'll likely catch the rerun.
Anyways, I better sign off. I have to go convince Elijah he needs to sleep. Pray for me. :) I'll close with a quote from A Mighty Wind.
Lars Olfen: I had a garage band in Stockholm, which was a challenge in its own right, to keep an instrument tuned with that temperature swing. There's a block warmer for the Volvo in the garage but it's cold in there in the winter. So we played and I had a hit that you might have heard of. "Hur Är Läget, Lilla Gumman?" which means, "How's It Hanging, Grandma?" and it was big on the Swedish charts.
Friday, May 05, 2006
Two Birds, One Cold
Geoff shared his cold with me & Elijah. Elijah is only showing signs of a runny nose, I have the throbbing head, sore throat, runny nose and watery eyes. And Geoff is off to his men's retreat today. Had we not paid for his trip, I would have asked him to stay home. But it'll be okay, don't feel sorry for me. Just send well wishes.
BTW- I finished the book The Portrait (Iain Pears). It was really good. I loved the way the author wrote, and even not knowing much of anything about art, it didn't hinder me plowing through it. A real page turner, I thought.
Thursday, May 04, 2006
It Isn't Friday?
I totally thought today was Friday. I was getting all ready for the weekend, I dressed Elijah in his Friday socks, and that's when I realized it wasn't really Friday. My life is a little weird.
House this week was good. No surprise there, but I loved not having to wait a week to learn Foreman's fate. Naturally I'm dying to see next week's episode. I taped Scrubs, and to my dismay, the tape ran out. So I didn't get the whole episode. I barely got any. Ergh! VCRs are so 20th century! Ah, but that is what summer reruns are for I guess.
The weather here has been so up and down, it's warm, it's chilly, it won't make up its mind. I shouldn't complain, the summer can get pretty warm, almost unbearably so.
Well, I'm gonna get myself a cup of tea, and return some emails (Cate you're first).
I'm closing with a quote from Forget Paris.
Mickey: You just had one of those 'I glued a bird to my head' days.
House this week was good. No surprise there, but I loved not having to wait a week to learn Foreman's fate. Naturally I'm dying to see next week's episode. I taped Scrubs, and to my dismay, the tape ran out. So I didn't get the whole episode. I barely got any. Ergh! VCRs are so 20th century! Ah, but that is what summer reruns are for I guess.
The weather here has been so up and down, it's warm, it's chilly, it won't make up its mind. I shouldn't complain, the summer can get pretty warm, almost unbearably so.
Well, I'm gonna get myself a cup of tea, and return some emails (Cate you're first).
I'm closing with a quote from Forget Paris.
Mickey: You just had one of those 'I glued a bird to my head' days.
Hey SoCal Friends...
Today you can get a free lunch at Pat & Oscars (Tustin Marketplace location only) between 10-4. So go and get yummy food!
Wednesday, May 03, 2006
80 Questions
Do you watch the Gilmore girls?
yeah right!
Have you ever enjoyed listening to Jack Johnson?
not really. I did enjoy watching Ben Stiller in his video though.
Have you ever seen or enjoyed watching the O.C.?
I've seen one episode (thanks Lexi!)
Do you have one or more Britney Spears C.D.?
God No! Ewww!
Do you regularly watch the news?
every day
Which radio stations are your favorites?
here in CO I like 103.5 The Fox, in CA - 88.9 KUCI, in Edm 100.3 The Bear
Are you a Lost fanatic?
no, but I want to be
__________________________________________________
[[Be honest]]
__________________________________________________
Do you have a song by Ozzy Osbourne in your library?
Geoff has some Sabbath in our shared music folder, but I'd never listen to it
Queen?
sure
Alanis Morissette?
yeah
Do you watch Family Guy regularly?
you bet
The Simpsons?
not regularly. Haven't seen a recent episode in years.
King of the Hill?
Used to watch it regularly, but not anymore. It's still a good show, but not must-see for me
_____________________________________________
[[Admit it]]
_________________________________________________
Do you read trashy romance novels often?
nope
Do you really work out every day?
I try to walk several times a week.
Have you ever eaten chocolate in bed?
sure
Have you ever eaten an entire pint, or more, ice cream by yourself?
no, but I might if I had the right flavor and the right mood
Do you shower every single morning, no exceptions?
no, I shower every other day, and if it doesn't fall on a day I have plans, I'll shower that day
Do you ever forget to give an xmas/birthday present & instead keep it for yourself?
probably once when I was younger
Do you sing obnoxiously in the shower when no one's home?
I sing obnoxiously anywhere in the house when no one is home
Do you go nights without brushing your teeth?
rarely
Have you ever watched a little kid's show when you were over 12?
please. Of course.
Have you ever looked forward to go to school?
only to see my friends
___________________________________________________
[[The Necessary Love Questions That Aren't So Necessary]]
___________________________________________________
What did you draw for your first crush back in elementary school/preschool?
couldn't tell you
Have you ever liked a girl/boy but didnt ask her/him out b/c you were afraid?
all the time
Have you and a (past or present) significant other ever made an 'Our Song'?
please. Of course
Have you ever written a poem about your love life?
you bet, in high school
An autobiography?
no but I've thought about it. afraid of the repercussions
Have you ever listened to a song repeatedly just because it reminded you of your crush?
oh yeah
Have you ever spent over an hour thinking about nothing but your crush? straight?
maybe
Do you reread meaningless AIM convos just because they're with your crush?
no, they didn't have that back then.
Have you ever reconsidered liking someone because of their appearance?
yeah
Have you ever liked someone solely for their appearance?
totally
____________________________________________________
[[The Questions You Love: Completely and Utterly Pointless Ones]]
____________________________________________________
Do you eat all the servings in the food groups on a daily basis?
hello, do you know me at all?
Are you ever a freak about cleanliness or organization?
sometimes
Have you ever been to South America or Africa?
no
Have you ever owned a Klutz book or kit?
no
Do you know how to knit?
no
Do you have a cellphone or iPod with a patterened cover?
no
Have you ever written song lyrics yourself and put them in your profile?
not likely
Do you keep a diary or journal (online or on paper)?
yes
Do you own a striped sweater?
not anymore
How often do you take a bubble bath?
I used to all the time, but I haven't made that kind of time for myself lately
When you open your closet, what are the color of your clothes?
blue, brown, reds
___________________________________
[[Truly Unusual This or That Questions]]
__________________________________________________
Baskin Robbins or Coldstone?
Baskin Robbins
Sees or Godiva?
I'm not crazy about Sees, and I've never had Godiva. I choose Harry & David!
The Shins or the Decemberists?
The Shins
America or Canada?
I have to pick? America to live in, but Canada will always have a place in my heart
Physics or chemistry?
which has less math? <--what Roland said
Earphones or headphones?
earphones, they are easier for dancing
yeah right!
Have you ever enjoyed listening to Jack Johnson?
not really. I did enjoy watching Ben Stiller in his video though.
Have you ever seen or enjoyed watching the O.C.?
I've seen one episode (thanks Lexi!)
Do you have one or more Britney Spears C.D.?
God No! Ewww!
Do you regularly watch the news?
every day
Which radio stations are your favorites?
here in CO I like 103.5 The Fox, in CA - 88.9 KUCI, in Edm 100.3 The Bear
Are you a Lost fanatic?
no, but I want to be
__________________________________________________
[[Be honest]]
__________________________________________________
Do you have a song by Ozzy Osbourne in your library?
Geoff has some Sabbath in our shared music folder, but I'd never listen to it
Queen?
sure
Alanis Morissette?
yeah
Do you watch Family Guy regularly?
you bet
The Simpsons?
not regularly. Haven't seen a recent episode in years.
King of the Hill?
Used to watch it regularly, but not anymore. It's still a good show, but not must-see for me
_____________________________________________
[[Admit it]]
_________________________________________________
Do you read trashy romance novels often?
nope
Do you really work out every day?
I try to walk several times a week.
Have you ever eaten chocolate in bed?
sure
Have you ever eaten an entire pint, or more, ice cream by yourself?
no, but I might if I had the right flavor and the right mood
Do you shower every single morning, no exceptions?
no, I shower every other day, and if it doesn't fall on a day I have plans, I'll shower that day
Do you ever forget to give an xmas/birthday present & instead keep it for yourself?
probably once when I was younger
Do you sing obnoxiously in the shower when no one's home?
I sing obnoxiously anywhere in the house when no one is home
Do you go nights without brushing your teeth?
rarely
Have you ever watched a little kid's show when you were over 12?
please. Of course.
Have you ever looked forward to go to school?
only to see my friends
___________________________________________________
[[The Necessary Love Questions That Aren't So Necessary]]
___________________________________________________
What did you draw for your first crush back in elementary school/preschool?
couldn't tell you
Have you ever liked a girl/boy but didnt ask her/him out b/c you were afraid?
all the time
Have you and a (past or present) significant other ever made an 'Our Song'?
please. Of course
Have you ever written a poem about your love life?
you bet, in high school
An autobiography?
no but I've thought about it. afraid of the repercussions
Have you ever listened to a song repeatedly just because it reminded you of your crush?
oh yeah
Have you ever spent over an hour thinking about nothing but your crush? straight?
maybe
Do you reread meaningless AIM convos just because they're with your crush?
no, they didn't have that back then.
Have you ever reconsidered liking someone because of their appearance?
yeah
Have you ever liked someone solely for their appearance?
totally
____________________________________________________
[[The Questions You Love: Completely and Utterly Pointless Ones]]
____________________________________________________
Do you eat all the servings in the food groups on a daily basis?
hello, do you know me at all?
Are you ever a freak about cleanliness or organization?
sometimes
Have you ever been to South America or Africa?
no
Have you ever owned a Klutz book or kit?
no
Do you know how to knit?
no
Do you have a cellphone or iPod with a patterened cover?
no
Have you ever written song lyrics yourself and put them in your profile?
not likely
Do you keep a diary or journal (online or on paper)?
yes
Do you own a striped sweater?
not anymore
How often do you take a bubble bath?
I used to all the time, but I haven't made that kind of time for myself lately
When you open your closet, what are the color of your clothes?
blue, brown, reds
___________________________________
[[Truly Unusual This or That Questions]]
__________________________________________________
Baskin Robbins or Coldstone?
Baskin Robbins
Sees or Godiva?
I'm not crazy about Sees, and I've never had Godiva. I choose Harry & David!
The Shins or the Decemberists?
The Shins
America or Canada?
I have to pick? America to live in, but Canada will always have a place in my heart
Physics or chemistry?
which has less math? <--what Roland said
Earphones or headphones?
earphones, they are easier for dancing
Monday, May 01, 2006
Go Oilers Go!
(Elijah in his Oiler shirt from Andrew & Athena)
Geoff and I were able to catch the exciting 3rd period of the Oilers/Wings game. What a match! I can't believe they are advancing to the next round. Apparently they haven't done that in 8 years.
Go Oilers Go!
Weekend
naturally I had my iPod with me for the Sneak, so here's a look at the tunes I walked to. I didn't realize until I typed it up how Canadian it was.
This Is How We Do It - Montell Jordan
I Love A Rainy Night- Eddie Rabbit
Runnin' Down A Dream - Tom Petty
Boogie Oogie Oogie - A Taste Of Honey
Angel - Madonna
Roadside Attraction - Spirit Of The West
Walk - Paul Bellows
'Til I Am Myself Again - Blue Rodeo
Consequence Free - Great Big Sea
Sadness Grows - Spirit Of The West
Voodoo People - Prodigy
This weekend we watched Chicken Little. It was cute, I liked it. I'm not sure we'll buy it just yet. Elijah isn't at the age where he sits through a movie. He can make it through a Baby Einstein video, but that's about it. And he has to be in a certain mood to do that. I am glad he isn't obsessed with tv (not like his mother).
It's nice to have Geoff home, at least for a few days. There is a men's retreat this weekend, so I'm alone this weekend. That's fine, I have books to read, and DVDs from the library to watch. On tap is De-Lovely, and Mr. & Mrs. Smith.
We get TWO House episodes this week! Tuesday (8pm) & Wednesday night (7pm). What will I do when the season ends? I sure hope Fox gives me reruns. :)
Not much planned for this week. Just trying to take it easy, and get in a few walks. I may try to set up a playdate with Myrna. She was so excited when I asked her to cat sit for our San Diego/Irvine trip. No joke. She got all giddy, and said we get to play with Honey? Her kids ask about Honey & Elijah all the time. It's so cute.
I finally watched Quigley Down Under all the way through. I bought it for Geoff years ago, since it's one of his favorite movies. There was a quote in the movie last night that I really liked, turns out it was a popular expression in the 19th century. I'll close with that.
Matthew Quigley: "God made all men, Samuel Colt made them equal."
This Is How We Do It - Montell Jordan
I Love A Rainy Night- Eddie Rabbit
Runnin' Down A Dream - Tom Petty
Boogie Oogie Oogie - A Taste Of Honey
Angel - Madonna
Roadside Attraction - Spirit Of The West
Walk - Paul Bellows
'Til I Am Myself Again - Blue Rodeo
Consequence Free - Great Big Sea
Sadness Grows - Spirit Of The West
Voodoo People - Prodigy
This weekend we watched Chicken Little. It was cute, I liked it. I'm not sure we'll buy it just yet. Elijah isn't at the age where he sits through a movie. He can make it through a Baby Einstein video, but that's about it. And he has to be in a certain mood to do that. I am glad he isn't obsessed with tv (not like his mother).
It's nice to have Geoff home, at least for a few days. There is a men's retreat this weekend, so I'm alone this weekend. That's fine, I have books to read, and DVDs from the library to watch. On tap is De-Lovely, and Mr. & Mrs. Smith.
We get TWO House episodes this week! Tuesday (8pm) & Wednesday night (7pm). What will I do when the season ends? I sure hope Fox gives me reruns. :)
Not much planned for this week. Just trying to take it easy, and get in a few walks. I may try to set up a playdate with Myrna. She was so excited when I asked her to cat sit for our San Diego/Irvine trip. No joke. She got all giddy, and said we get to play with Honey? Her kids ask about Honey & Elijah all the time. It's so cute.
I finally watched Quigley Down Under all the way through. I bought it for Geoff years ago, since it's one of his favorite movies. There was a quote in the movie last night that I really liked, turns out it was a popular expression in the 19th century. I'll close with that.
Matthew Quigley: "God made all men, Samuel Colt made them equal."
Sunday, April 30, 2006
Sneakers
The Armstrongs participated in their 2nd Cherry Creek Sneak this morning. The weather was much nicer this year than last year. We actually got sun today.
Here is Elijah and Mommy about to cross the finish line. Our stats for the race (5K/3.1 Miles):
Time- 46:31 Pace: 15 min.
#142 for my division (Women aged 25-29)
Here is Geoff about to cross the finish line (green hat). His stats for the race (5 Miles):
Time- 40:30 Pace: 8.06 min.
#62 for his division (Men aged 25-29)
They have professionals taking pictures at the race, but those won't be up for a few days. I'll post them when they are available.
Friday, April 28, 2006
Which House Character Are You?
Which House MD character are you?
You are Dr. Robert Chase. You repress your emotions and almost always present a calm front. You punish yourself unnecessarily. You seem to be charming and friendly, yet you can be dishonest and selfish at times.
Take this quiz!
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Quote For The Day
Truth has no special time of its own. Its hour is now - always.
-Albert Schweitzer
-Albert Schweitzer
Thursday, April 27, 2006
Thursday Thursday
One more day until we become a normal family again. :)
Tuesday night, I watched House (AWESOME!). Lisa watched it too, and interpreted something different than I did, so it wasn't a big shock to her to learn Wilson's secret (I gasped). Wednesday morning I watched Scrubs, which I had sort of taped, and nearly cried. It was a combination of them picking the right song for the scene, it was so well done. It also helps that it's my current favorite song. But then Scrubs is always good about picking great music.
Wednesday night's tv was Top Chef and....dun dun dun! Stephen got the boot!
Today I had my last Mom To Mom. It was our farewell brunch, I brought devil cookies.
After much thought, I think I will return to MTM next year. I do value the friendships I made there, and I hope to continue them over the summer. I already have one coffee date scheduled for tomorrow, and another one will be in May. here's a picture of my group, minus Temple (on vacation) and Denise (just had a baby).
Tonight, I was able to have a long phone call with Athena. Yay! It was just like old times (B.S. - Before Stephanie). I hope we can do it again really soon. There is always so much to talk about, and now we get to add Mom stuff to it. After I got off the phone, Elijah and I crashed the Building Brothers meeting. I told them I would, but I don't think they believed me. It wasn't quite what I thought it would be, and Geoff, I don't think I'll do it again. It was too manly for me. (I'll tell you about it tomorrow)
Tomorrow, I'm going to go for a walk. Having the car this week spoiled me, and I didn't get out much. I need the fresh air, and it's so nice here. I think it's going to rain tonight, which would be nice, I was too hot last night.
I think I'll leave the tv off for the night and just lie on the couch and read. As soon as I finish my current book (which I should do tonight), I'm going to read a book Kelly recommended. It's called The Portrait, by Iain Pears. The premise sounded interesting, and it is a short book.
Speaking of books, Kelly, roman and I brainstormed a book idea while they were here. I keep thinking about it, and it might make a good short story. I may end up jotting some ideas around, but since Kelly clearly has the writing skills, I'll leave it in her busy hands to polish. :) I'm not going to reveal the idea, because you all might steal it! And I could use the money.
I'll close with a quote from this week's episode of House.
House: He is not a saint. He figures out what's going on in people's lives by watching, listening, deducing...
Dr. Wilson: And you're worried about trademark infringement?
Tuesday night, I watched House (AWESOME!). Lisa watched it too, and interpreted something different than I did, so it wasn't a big shock to her to learn Wilson's secret (I gasped). Wednesday morning I watched Scrubs, which I had sort of taped, and nearly cried. It was a combination of them picking the right song for the scene, it was so well done. It also helps that it's my current favorite song. But then Scrubs is always good about picking great music.
Wednesday night's tv was Top Chef and....dun dun dun! Stephen got the boot!
Today I had my last Mom To Mom. It was our farewell brunch, I brought devil cookies.
After much thought, I think I will return to MTM next year. I do value the friendships I made there, and I hope to continue them over the summer. I already have one coffee date scheduled for tomorrow, and another one will be in May. here's a picture of my group, minus Temple (on vacation) and Denise (just had a baby).
Tonight, I was able to have a long phone call with Athena. Yay! It was just like old times (B.S. - Before Stephanie). I hope we can do it again really soon. There is always so much to talk about, and now we get to add Mom stuff to it. After I got off the phone, Elijah and I crashed the Building Brothers meeting. I told them I would, but I don't think they believed me. It wasn't quite what I thought it would be, and Geoff, I don't think I'll do it again. It was too manly for me. (I'll tell you about it tomorrow)
Tomorrow, I'm going to go for a walk. Having the car this week spoiled me, and I didn't get out much. I need the fresh air, and it's so nice here. I think it's going to rain tonight, which would be nice, I was too hot last night.
I think I'll leave the tv off for the night and just lie on the couch and read. As soon as I finish my current book (which I should do tonight), I'm going to read a book Kelly recommended. It's called The Portrait, by Iain Pears. The premise sounded interesting, and it is a short book.
Speaking of books, Kelly, roman and I brainstormed a book idea while they were here. I keep thinking about it, and it might make a good short story. I may end up jotting some ideas around, but since Kelly clearly has the writing skills, I'll leave it in her busy hands to polish. :) I'm not going to reveal the idea, because you all might steal it! And I could use the money.
I'll close with a quote from this week's episode of House.
House: He is not a saint. He figures out what's going on in people's lives by watching, listening, deducing...
Dr. Wilson: And you're worried about trademark infringement?
Wednesday, April 26, 2006
Proust/Lipton
It took me a while to do this, I had to give it some thought. I'm not even sure if I answered them right. It would be interesting to go over it again in ten years.
The Proust Questions
What is your most marked characteristic?
My sense of humor/quick wit
What do you consider your greatest achievement?
Elijah
When and where were you happiest?
I've had a lot of great moments,and I know it's cliche, but Elijah's birth and our wedding day.
What is your greatest regret?
There are a few moments I wish I'd made more of.
What is your idea of perfect happiness?
Being at peace with God.
What is your most treasured possession?
My yellow blankie
Where would you like to live?
If money were no object... SoCal, near Kroliks. :)
What is your greatest fear?
Being a bad mom and wife.
What is the trait you most deplore in yourself?
I have to pick just one? My struggle with loving my enemies.
What is the trait you most deplore in others?
thoughtlessness
What do you consider the most overrated virtue?
open-mindedness. I don't think it's a virtue at all.
What is your greatest extravagance?
My stain glass window.
What is your favorite journey?
marriage
What is it that you most dislike?
bad drivers.
What is the quality you most like in a man?
respecting others
What is the quality you most like in a woman?
honesty
What do you most value in your friends?
loyalty
If you were to come back as a person or thing, what do you think it would be?
I dunno, I would probably come back as someone similar to myself, to learn what I didn't.
If you could choose what to come back as, what would it be?
I'd like to be a jazz singer, or a cat.
How would you like to die?
I'd like to not die, but to be raptured.
The James Lipton Questions
What is your favorite word?
Grace.
What is your least favorite
so many to choose from...patience
What turns you on creatively, spiritually or emotionally?
a perfect moment
What turns you off?
ignorance
What is your favorite curse word?
I guess the one I say the most is the S -word. (no not sword)
What sound or noise do you love?
Elijah laughing.
What sound or noise do you hate?
nails on a file.
What profession other than your own would you like to attempt?
given that I don't really have a profession, I'd love to be a singer.
What profession would you not like to do?
anything with math.
If Heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the Pearly Gates?
"well done my good and faithful servant"-Matthew 25:21
The Proust Questions
What is your most marked characteristic?
My sense of humor/quick wit
What do you consider your greatest achievement?
Elijah
When and where were you happiest?
I've had a lot of great moments,and I know it's cliche, but Elijah's birth and our wedding day.
What is your greatest regret?
There are a few moments I wish I'd made more of.
What is your idea of perfect happiness?
Being at peace with God.
What is your most treasured possession?
My yellow blankie
Where would you like to live?
If money were no object... SoCal, near Kroliks. :)
What is your greatest fear?
Being a bad mom and wife.
What is the trait you most deplore in yourself?
I have to pick just one? My struggle with loving my enemies.
What is the trait you most deplore in others?
thoughtlessness
What do you consider the most overrated virtue?
open-mindedness. I don't think it's a virtue at all.
What is your greatest extravagance?
My stain glass window.
What is your favorite journey?
marriage
What is it that you most dislike?
bad drivers.
What is the quality you most like in a man?
respecting others
What is the quality you most like in a woman?
honesty
What do you most value in your friends?
loyalty
If you were to come back as a person or thing, what do you think it would be?
I dunno, I would probably come back as someone similar to myself, to learn what I didn't.
If you could choose what to come back as, what would it be?
I'd like to be a jazz singer, or a cat.
How would you like to die?
I'd like to not die, but to be raptured.
The James Lipton Questions
What is your favorite word?
Grace.
What is your least favorite
so many to choose from...patience
What turns you on creatively, spiritually or emotionally?
a perfect moment
What turns you off?
ignorance
What is your favorite curse word?
I guess the one I say the most is the S -word. (no not sword)
What sound or noise do you love?
Elijah laughing.
What sound or noise do you hate?
nails on a file.
What profession other than your own would you like to attempt?
given that I don't really have a profession, I'd love to be a singer.
What profession would you not like to do?
anything with math.
If Heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the Pearly Gates?
"well done my good and faithful servant"-Matthew 25:21
Tuesday, April 25, 2006
Quote For The Day
"Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt."
-Abraham Lincoln
-Abraham Lincoln
Congratulations!!!!
Happy Happy Joy Joy!
Doug, Kirsty & Lillian welcomed Noah James to their family on Saturday. Everyone is healthy and doing great. We're so happy for you, and we can't wait to meet the little man. He's so cute!
Stats:
Noah James Herbert
Born: April 22, 1 am
Weight: 7 lbs, 1 oz
Length: 20 in
Monday, April 24, 2006
LOL
Since I'm playing single mom this week, I'm filling my evenings with reading some books and watching Soap. It's so funny!
I have been trying to find the right words to share with an anonymous reader, who apparently visits here to get info on someone other than me. Cyber-stalker, get over yourself. She's not coming back, she's in love with a wonderful man, and doing creepy things... doesn't win a woman back. Trust me!
I won't say the internet isn't good for finding people, but it shouldn't be used for evil. I have found and reconnected with a few old friends. If nothing else, I've been able to get a recap on their lives, and that's where it ends. If you read this blog, and you want to say hi, by all means do so. I won't promise we'll be tight friends, but I will respond to your email. :)
I had a great weekend, despite having to say goodbye to Geoff. Kelly & Roman were so much fun to hang with. We played Clue Museum Caper and Trivial Pursuit (Canadian Edition), and we ate tasty food. Did you know there are only two Earl's in the U.S.? One happens to be beside Park Meadows mall.
It was a hot weekend, and today it snowed. We are suppose to get back to warm weather by Thursday.
I'll close with a quote from Soap.
Mary Gatling Dallas Campbell: I have one son who's about to become my daughter, another son whom people are trying to kill, I have a lunatic stepson and a dummy living in my home and a husband who won't make love to me. That's not life, that's something by Tennessee Williams!
I have been trying to find the right words to share with an anonymous reader, who apparently visits here to get info on someone other than me. Cyber-stalker, get over yourself. She's not coming back, she's in love with a wonderful man, and doing creepy things... doesn't win a woman back. Trust me!
I won't say the internet isn't good for finding people, but it shouldn't be used for evil. I have found and reconnected with a few old friends. If nothing else, I've been able to get a recap on their lives, and that's where it ends. If you read this blog, and you want to say hi, by all means do so. I won't promise we'll be tight friends, but I will respond to your email. :)
I had a great weekend, despite having to say goodbye to Geoff. Kelly & Roman were so much fun to hang with. We played Clue Museum Caper and Trivial Pursuit (Canadian Edition), and we ate tasty food. Did you know there are only two Earl's in the U.S.? One happens to be beside Park Meadows mall.
It was a hot weekend, and today it snowed. We are suppose to get back to warm weather by Thursday.
I'll close with a quote from Soap.
Mary Gatling Dallas Campbell: I have one son who's about to become my daughter, another son whom people are trying to kill, I have a lunatic stepson and a dummy living in my home and a husband who won't make love to me. That's not life, that's something by Tennessee Williams!
Sunday, April 23, 2006
Why I Love Geoff
Driving to the airport early this morning, I looked out on the open space.
Melissa: Hey, I just 4 baby deer. 4 fawns.
Geoff: aaaaay.
(if you don't get it, then that's why you aren't married to Geoff and I am. It was hilarious to me)
Melissa: Hey, I just 4 baby deer. 4 fawns.
Geoff: aaaaay.
(if you don't get it, then that's why you aren't married to Geoff and I am. It was hilarious to me)
Friday, April 21, 2006
Thursday, April 20, 2006
What's Goin' On
Just a few little things to share:
Glen- I thought of you Tuesday night. The patient on House had the plague! I know how fond you are of that disease. It's was gross!
On Top Chef this week- Miguel is gone. He wasn't being assertive enough. Frankly after last week's mix up of salt & sugar, I wasn't surprised he got the boot. But it was almost Stephen! oooh, missed it by that much.
Mom To Mom wraps up next week with a brunch. I had a long talk today with Myrna (who is tight with leadership), and she asked me to give MTM another chance next year. She admitted this year was a lot of fluff, but that next year would be better. She also said she was planning on suggesting me to join the leadership team next year. I'm gonna pray about it. It meant a lot to me that Myrna thought I'd be a good addition to the leadership team. :)
My friend Kirsten (from MTM) wants to get together next week for coffee/lunch/whatever, since her mother-in-law will be in town and she needs to get away. Tomorrow, I'm meeting Temple at Peet's (she's also in my MTM group). She's never been to Peet's, and she likely won't go much after that since she's moving out to Evergreen (that's 30-60 min outside of Denver, towards the mountains).
Kelly & Roman arrive tomorrow evening. They are staying at the Doubletree in Aurora. We are early risers (7am every day) and they aren't so it'll be more comfortable for them. But we're going to get in good cousin bonding time.
I plowed through my first season of Ned & Stacey, and now I'm suffering because they haven't released season 2 (there are only 2 seasons). Sigh. Well, I'm gonna close with a quote from it.
Amanda: "So, uh, what about you, you have a girlfriend?"
Bobby Van Lowe: "Oh--no. You try having a personal life working thirty hours a week, twenty-two weeks out of the year."
Glen- I thought of you Tuesday night. The patient on House had the plague! I know how fond you are of that disease. It's was gross!
On Top Chef this week- Miguel is gone. He wasn't being assertive enough. Frankly after last week's mix up of salt & sugar, I wasn't surprised he got the boot. But it was almost Stephen! oooh, missed it by that much.
Mom To Mom wraps up next week with a brunch. I had a long talk today with Myrna (who is tight with leadership), and she asked me to give MTM another chance next year. She admitted this year was a lot of fluff, but that next year would be better. She also said she was planning on suggesting me to join the leadership team next year. I'm gonna pray about it. It meant a lot to me that Myrna thought I'd be a good addition to the leadership team. :)
My friend Kirsten (from MTM) wants to get together next week for coffee/lunch/whatever, since her mother-in-law will be in town and she needs to get away. Tomorrow, I'm meeting Temple at Peet's (she's also in my MTM group). She's never been to Peet's, and she likely won't go much after that since she's moving out to Evergreen (that's 30-60 min outside of Denver, towards the mountains).
Kelly & Roman arrive tomorrow evening. They are staying at the Doubletree in Aurora. We are early risers (7am every day) and they aren't so it'll be more comfortable for them. But we're going to get in good cousin bonding time.
I plowed through my first season of Ned & Stacey, and now I'm suffering because they haven't released season 2 (there are only 2 seasons). Sigh. Well, I'm gonna close with a quote from it.
Amanda: "So, uh, what about you, you have a girlfriend?"
Bobby Van Lowe: "Oh--no. You try having a personal life working thirty hours a week, twenty-two weeks out of the year."
Tuesday, April 18, 2006
Blah Blah Blah
Thought I'd do a real post.
Had a lovely Easter weekend. Geoff made turkey Saturday night. Sunday we went to church and Pastor Jim gave a super sermon. The music was so-so, I cried when we sang The Wondrous Cross, because I couldn't help but think that Jesus died for all sin. He paid the penalty for my sin, and the sins of the world. And I cry for those I love who either walked away from God, or have never opened their heart to him. All I can do is pray for them.
I can hardly believe April is nearly gone. Geoff is gone next week, and two days after he gets back, we have the Cherry Creek Sneak. Then the following weekend he's gone to a men's retreat. Then it will be Mother's Day. I feel like I'm losing all my weekends! :) It'll be okay, busy weekends can be good.
I have been having problems sleeping through the night. I wake up at midnight, and my mind is racing, and I can't fall back asleep. I don't even know why, it's not even keeping me up with important stuff, just trivial crap. Last week I was up at 5:30am one morning, I couldn't sleep, I felt sick to my stomach and annoyed at the same time. I had to type Geoff an email to get my thoughts out, since he was sleeping. I didn't really get to resolve that issue, but we were able to talk about it, sort of. It was eerily like an episode of Friends.
"did you read my email?"
"yes."
(long pause)
"So...what did you think?"
"I agree."
(long pause)
"That's it?"
I guess it's true, there wasn't much more to say, but I was glad he felt the way I did. But I hate not resolving things, I hate leaving them out there.
In tv land, I have 2 episodes of Scrubs on tape I still haven't watched. Frankly, I enjoy watching House more. If I had a DVR, it would be different, but since the episodes are on VHS (ugh), I have to go up and watch it on the small tv, and rewind the tape (double ugh). I'm such a snob eh? I'm still watching Top Chef (on Bravo). I think in the end I hope Lee Anne wins. I just can't wait for Stephen to "pack up his knives and go". It's a shame I know no one else watching it, so I have to discuss it with you guys, and you don't know what I'm talking about. :)
I'm gonna close with a quote from Best In Show.
Sherri Ann Cabot: We have so much in common, we both love soup and snow peas, we love the outdoors, and talking and not talking. We could not talk or talk forever and still find things to not talk about.
Had a lovely Easter weekend. Geoff made turkey Saturday night. Sunday we went to church and Pastor Jim gave a super sermon. The music was so-so, I cried when we sang The Wondrous Cross, because I couldn't help but think that Jesus died for all sin. He paid the penalty for my sin, and the sins of the world. And I cry for those I love who either walked away from God, or have never opened their heart to him. All I can do is pray for them.
I can hardly believe April is nearly gone. Geoff is gone next week, and two days after he gets back, we have the Cherry Creek Sneak. Then the following weekend he's gone to a men's retreat. Then it will be Mother's Day. I feel like I'm losing all my weekends! :) It'll be okay, busy weekends can be good.
I have been having problems sleeping through the night. I wake up at midnight, and my mind is racing, and I can't fall back asleep. I don't even know why, it's not even keeping me up with important stuff, just trivial crap. Last week I was up at 5:30am one morning, I couldn't sleep, I felt sick to my stomach and annoyed at the same time. I had to type Geoff an email to get my thoughts out, since he was sleeping. I didn't really get to resolve that issue, but we were able to talk about it, sort of. It was eerily like an episode of Friends.
"did you read my email?"
"yes."
(long pause)
"So...what did you think?"
"I agree."
(long pause)
"That's it?"
I guess it's true, there wasn't much more to say, but I was glad he felt the way I did. But I hate not resolving things, I hate leaving them out there.
In tv land, I have 2 episodes of Scrubs on tape I still haven't watched. Frankly, I enjoy watching House more. If I had a DVR, it would be different, but since the episodes are on VHS (ugh), I have to go up and watch it on the small tv, and rewind the tape (double ugh). I'm such a snob eh? I'm still watching Top Chef (on Bravo). I think in the end I hope Lee Anne wins. I just can't wait for Stephen to "pack up his knives and go". It's a shame I know no one else watching it, so I have to discuss it with you guys, and you don't know what I'm talking about. :)
I'm gonna close with a quote from Best In Show.
Sherri Ann Cabot: We have so much in common, we both love soup and snow peas, we love the outdoors, and talking and not talking. We could not talk or talk forever and still find things to not talk about.
Monday, April 17, 2006
iTunes Survey
Thanks Roland
How many songs? 5,582
Sort by song title (list first and last):
-II. Adagio Ma Non Tanto - Los Angeles Guitar Quartet (For Thy Pleasure)
Zombie Zoo - Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers (Full Moon Fever)
Sort by time (first and last):
Interlude: Let's Dance - Janet Jackson (Rhythm Nation 1814) 4 seconds
Blind Frail - Jars Of Clay (Jars Of Clay) 27:15
Top Twenty Most Played Songs:
1. The Real Sin Savior - ApologetiX (Keep The Change) (13)
2. Smile Like You Mean It - The Killers (Hot Fuss) (12)
3. (What A) Wonderful World - Sam Cooke (National Lampoon's Animal House Soundtrack) (12)
4. Change Your Mind - Sister Hazel (Fortress) (12)
5. Light & Day/Reach For The Sun - The Polyphonic Spree (The Beginning Stages Of...) (11)
6. Trash Day - Weird Al Yankovic (Poodle Hat) (11)
7. Does Your Mother Know - ABBA (Gold) (10)
8. Thunderstruck - AC/DC (The Razors Edge) (10)
9. Everlong - Foo Fighters (The Colour And The Shape) (10)
10. Stacy's Mom - Fountains Of Wayne (Welcome Interstate Managers) (10)
11. When You Say You Love Me - Josh Groban (Closer) (10)
12. Collide - Howie Day (Stop All The World Now) (10)
13. Get Down On It - Kool & The Gang (The Best Of Kool & The Gang) (10)
14. She Will Be Loved - Maroon 5 (Songs About Jane) (10)
15. The Way You Move - Outkast (Speakerboxx) (10)
16. Soul To Squeeze - Red Hot Chili Peppers (Greatest Hits) (10)
17. Banditos - Refreshments (Fizzy Fuzzy Big & Buzzy) (10)
18. At Long Last Love - Frank Sinatra (A Swingin' Affair) (10)
19. Faded - SoulDecision (No One Does It Better) (10)
20. Mustang Sally - Los Lobos (Miss Congeniality Soundtrack) (9)
First song that comes up on shuffle?
Answer The Phone - Sugar Ray
Find "sex", How many songs come up?: 15
Find "death", How many songs come up?: 5
find "love", How many songs come up?: 381
Go to your media player and put it on shuffle. Use the first 3 song titles that best answers the question:
What do you think of me?
Can't Stand Losing You - The Police (aw that's sweet)
You Got It - Roy Orbison (oh thank you)
You Make Loving fun - Fleetwood Mac (really?)
Do I have a happy life?
No More Sad Songs - Clay Aiken (yay!)
Don't Get Around Much Anymore - Harry Connick Jr (shucks)
No Diggity - Blackstreet & Dr. Dre (no doubt)
What do my friends really think of me?
You're The Inspiration- Chicago (wow)
Let Down - Radiohead (I hope not)
Hold Her Down - Toad The Wet Sprocket (yikes)
Do people secretly lust after me?
Don't Be Cruel - Bobby Brown (ok)
Love Me, Love Me - Dean Martin (eep)
Thought I Died And Gone To Heaven - Bryan Adams (ha ha, I knew it!)
How can I make myself happy?
Staring At The Sun - U2 (doesn't that hurt your eyes?)
Empty Me - Jeremy Camp (uh....)
Frozen Puck To The Head - Captain Tractor (ouch)
What should I do with my life?
Sinking Ships - Sloan (does that make me a pirate?)
Rocky Mountain Way - Joe Walsh (guess I'm in the right place)
Breathe - Collective Soul (can do)
Why must life be so full of pain?
Lost Puppies - Veggie Tales :(
Breaking Up Is Hard To Do - Neil Sedaka (tell me about it)
Fire - Pointer Sisters
Will I ever have children?
Call Me - Blondie (what's that supposed to mean?!)
Bodies - Smashing Pumpkins (I think we're heading in the right direction)
Straight Up - Brian Setzer Orchestra
Will I die happy?
King Of Glory - Third Day (sweet!)
The First Cut Is The Deepest - Rod Stewart (the first? How many will there be?)
If You Could Read My Mind - Gordon Lightfoot ;)
Can you give me some advice?
Shake A Toe - Raffi (ok)
Powder Your Face With Sunshine (Smile, Smile, Smile) - Dean Martin (I'll try it)
Feed The Birds (Tuppence A Bag) - Julie Andrews (got it)
What do you think happiness is?
Honky Tonk Women - Rolling Stones (uh...ok)
Brian Wilson - Barenaked Ladies (he's a pretty good songwriter)
Flying - Chris Isaak (I'm not keen on flying, but it's faster than driving)
What's your favorite fetish?
John In His Earth Suit - Feeding Like Butterflies :)
The Safety Dance - Men Without Hats (ha ha)
Next To You, Next To Me - Shenandoah :)
How many songs? 5,582
Sort by song title (list first and last):
-II. Adagio Ma Non Tanto - Los Angeles Guitar Quartet (For Thy Pleasure)
Zombie Zoo - Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers (Full Moon Fever)
Sort by time (first and last):
Interlude: Let's Dance - Janet Jackson (Rhythm Nation 1814) 4 seconds
Blind Frail - Jars Of Clay (Jars Of Clay) 27:15
Top Twenty Most Played Songs:
1. The Real Sin Savior - ApologetiX (Keep The Change) (13)
2. Smile Like You Mean It - The Killers (Hot Fuss) (12)
3. (What A) Wonderful World - Sam Cooke (National Lampoon's Animal House Soundtrack) (12)
4. Change Your Mind - Sister Hazel (Fortress) (12)
5. Light & Day/Reach For The Sun - The Polyphonic Spree (The Beginning Stages Of...) (11)
6. Trash Day - Weird Al Yankovic (Poodle Hat) (11)
7. Does Your Mother Know - ABBA (Gold) (10)
8. Thunderstruck - AC/DC (The Razors Edge) (10)
9. Everlong - Foo Fighters (The Colour And The Shape) (10)
10. Stacy's Mom - Fountains Of Wayne (Welcome Interstate Managers) (10)
11. When You Say You Love Me - Josh Groban (Closer) (10)
12. Collide - Howie Day (Stop All The World Now) (10)
13. Get Down On It - Kool & The Gang (The Best Of Kool & The Gang) (10)
14. She Will Be Loved - Maroon 5 (Songs About Jane) (10)
15. The Way You Move - Outkast (Speakerboxx) (10)
16. Soul To Squeeze - Red Hot Chili Peppers (Greatest Hits) (10)
17. Banditos - Refreshments (Fizzy Fuzzy Big & Buzzy) (10)
18. At Long Last Love - Frank Sinatra (A Swingin' Affair) (10)
19. Faded - SoulDecision (No One Does It Better) (10)
20. Mustang Sally - Los Lobos (Miss Congeniality Soundtrack) (9)
First song that comes up on shuffle?
Answer The Phone - Sugar Ray
Find "sex", How many songs come up?: 15
Find "death", How many songs come up?: 5
find "love", How many songs come up?: 381
Go to your media player and put it on shuffle. Use the first 3 song titles that best answers the question:
What do you think of me?
Can't Stand Losing You - The Police (aw that's sweet)
You Got It - Roy Orbison (oh thank you)
You Make Loving fun - Fleetwood Mac (really?)
Do I have a happy life?
No More Sad Songs - Clay Aiken (yay!)
Don't Get Around Much Anymore - Harry Connick Jr (shucks)
No Diggity - Blackstreet & Dr. Dre (no doubt)
What do my friends really think of me?
You're The Inspiration- Chicago (wow)
Let Down - Radiohead (I hope not)
Hold Her Down - Toad The Wet Sprocket (yikes)
Do people secretly lust after me?
Don't Be Cruel - Bobby Brown (ok)
Love Me, Love Me - Dean Martin (eep)
Thought I Died And Gone To Heaven - Bryan Adams (ha ha, I knew it!)
How can I make myself happy?
Staring At The Sun - U2 (doesn't that hurt your eyes?)
Empty Me - Jeremy Camp (uh....)
Frozen Puck To The Head - Captain Tractor (ouch)
What should I do with my life?
Sinking Ships - Sloan (does that make me a pirate?)
Rocky Mountain Way - Joe Walsh (guess I'm in the right place)
Breathe - Collective Soul (can do)
Why must life be so full of pain?
Lost Puppies - Veggie Tales :(
Breaking Up Is Hard To Do - Neil Sedaka (tell me about it)
Fire - Pointer Sisters
Will I ever have children?
Call Me - Blondie (what's that supposed to mean?!)
Bodies - Smashing Pumpkins (I think we're heading in the right direction)
Straight Up - Brian Setzer Orchestra
Will I die happy?
King Of Glory - Third Day (sweet!)
The First Cut Is The Deepest - Rod Stewart (the first? How many will there be?)
If You Could Read My Mind - Gordon Lightfoot ;)
Can you give me some advice?
Shake A Toe - Raffi (ok)
Powder Your Face With Sunshine (Smile, Smile, Smile) - Dean Martin (I'll try it)
Feed The Birds (Tuppence A Bag) - Julie Andrews (got it)
What do you think happiness is?
Honky Tonk Women - Rolling Stones (uh...ok)
Brian Wilson - Barenaked Ladies (he's a pretty good songwriter)
Flying - Chris Isaak (I'm not keen on flying, but it's faster than driving)
What's your favorite fetish?
John In His Earth Suit - Feeding Like Butterflies :)
The Safety Dance - Men Without Hats (ha ha)
Next To You, Next To Me - Shenandoah :)
Sunday, April 16, 2006
Saturday, April 15, 2006
Melissa's World
I am always amazed at how quickly a week can go by. I blinked and it was suddenly Thursday. Yesterday Nana and I took Elijah to the pool and had fun splashing around. It's been wonderfully warm here, so everyone is getting out on the patio to soak up some rays (except Honey). While at Cherry Creek Mall this week, I thought I'd give Sam Goody (going out of business) one last look. Totally worth it! I was able to buy 2 DVDs, originally priced at $40/ea, for $25. What did I get? Newsradio Seasons 1 & 2, and Ned & Stacey Season 1. Whoo hoo!
Thursday night, Geoff and I finally watched The Chronicles Of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe. FANTASTIC! It was so captivating, I can't wait to watch it again! Geoff thought it was apropos that we saw it before Easter. I just loved how the Christian themes were not lost in the mix. But it did make me sad for the lost ones in my life.
Not much else to say. Glen & Diane depart Sunday, and then on Friday I'll get to see Kelly. The following Sunday Geoff leaves for the week to Monterey.
Oh yeah, we made a small change to the CA trip, we decided to fly instead of making the drive. Now that the dates are carved in stone, some of you will be getting an email with that info.
I guess I'll close now with a quote from The Lion, The Witch, & The Wardrobe.
Peter Pevensie: He said he knows the faun.
Susan Pevensie: He's a beaver, he shouldn't be saying anything!
Thursday night, Geoff and I finally watched The Chronicles Of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe. FANTASTIC! It was so captivating, I can't wait to watch it again! Geoff thought it was apropos that we saw it before Easter. I just loved how the Christian themes were not lost in the mix. But it did make me sad for the lost ones in my life.
Not much else to say. Glen & Diane depart Sunday, and then on Friday I'll get to see Kelly. The following Sunday Geoff leaves for the week to Monterey.
Oh yeah, we made a small change to the CA trip, we decided to fly instead of making the drive. Now that the dates are carved in stone, some of you will be getting an email with that info.
I guess I'll close now with a quote from The Lion, The Witch, & The Wardrobe.
Peter Pevensie: He said he knows the faun.
Susan Pevensie: He's a beaver, he shouldn't be saying anything!
Thursday, April 13, 2006
Rocky Mountain High
Yesterday we drove up to Estes Park with Glen & Diane. It's a lovely town that merits another exploration. We parked at the Visitor Center, and then headed towards Estes Lake. We saw the lake, took some pics, and then back down the trail to head into town. There is a riverwalk that allows you to view the shops from behind and see fish and chipmunks. We were recommended by some locals to eat lunch at Poppy's, where we had a nice lunch. Following lunch we did some shopping, and headed back to the car. We drove up the road to the Stanley Hotel.
I've been wanting to see the Stanley Hotel ever since I saw The Shining. It's a gorgeous, charming hotel that I hope to save enough pennies to stay at sometime. We grabbed some coffee drinks in the cafe there, and then drove home.
We're having a wonderful visit, Elijah loves having Nana & Grampy to play with.
Tuesday, April 11, 2006
Happy Birthday Geoffrey!
To my sweetheart, my best friend, a fantastic husband, and a wonderful father. I love you! Welcome to 29!
Monday, April 10, 2006
Miss Me?
Sorry I've been quiet on the blogging front, I've been hanging with my in-laws. Saturday they arrived, and we were off and running with Daddy & Elijah's swim class, and grocery shopping. We spent some time out on our patio with our new patio furniture (I'll try to post a pic soon). Sunday Geoff did his run, and the rest of us did an hour walk in Cherry Creek State Park. Today we went to Peet's and Cherry Creek Mall. Tomorrow is Geoff's birthday so we'll go out to dinner. Wednesday we hope to take the trip to Estes Park.
Busy busy. I got my Mulan DVD in the mail today so we watched that tonight. So I'll close with a quote from that.
Shang: I don't need anyone causing trouble in my camp.
Mulan: Sorry...
Mulan: [in her 'man' voice] Uhh... I mean, uh, sorry you had to see that, but you know how it is when you get those, uh, manly urges, and you just gotta kill somethin'... fix things, uh, cook outdoors...
Busy busy. I got my Mulan DVD in the mail today so we watched that tonight. So I'll close with a quote from that.
Shang: I don't need anyone causing trouble in my camp.
Mulan: Sorry...
Mulan: [in her 'man' voice] Uhh... I mean, uh, sorry you had to see that, but you know how it is when you get those, uh, manly urges, and you just gotta kill somethin'... fix things, uh, cook outdoors...
Sunday, April 09, 2006
36% Girly
Take this quiz and find out how girly you are. (GUYS TOO) Put x's beside each thing that's true. Each x that you put is one percent. Have fun!!
[ ] my fingernails/toenails are almost always painted
[1] during the summer pretty much the only shoes i wear are flip flops
[ ] my favorite toys as a child were Barbies
[ ] my favorite color is pink or purple
[2] i did gymnastics
[3] i love skirts!
[ ] hollister is one of my favorite places to shop
[ ] tight jeans are the only jeans i'll wear
[4] i love chocolate
[ ] i've never had a real job
[ ] my hair is straightened
[ ] i have at least 8 myspace pictures
[ ] i usually go shopping once a week
[5] i love to hang out at the mall with friends
[6] i have a real diamond ring or diamond necklace
[7] i've had at least 5 boyfriends/girfriends
[ ] i've gone to a tanning salon
[ ] i go to the beach to tan
[ ] i have at least 10 pairs of shoes
[ ] i watch either the OC or Laguna Beach
[ ] i change my icon weekly
[ ] i would NEVER step foot into Hot Topic
[ ] my cell phone might as well become a part of me
[ ] i wear eye shadow, *mascara*, or cover up everyday
[ ] i've been or am on a diet
[ ] bathing suits are adorable!
[ ] i dont know the difference between a sheep and a goat.
[ ] big sunglasses are hott
[8] i have gotten my nails done
[ ] i own over 10 purses
[ ] MTV is my one of my favorite channels
[ ] all i want to do at sleepovers is talk about boys/girls
[9] i love to have other girls do my hair
[ ] i give and receive hugs from all my friends
[10] i hate bugs, snakes, lizards, spiders
[11] carnivals are so fun!!
[ ] summer is THE best season
[12] my swimsuit has 2 pieces
[ ] im waiting for my knight in shining armor
[13] musicians are so hot
[14] if you write me a poem or tell me i'm beautiful, i'm all yours
[15] i am self-conscious.
[ ] i cry often
[ ] my car smells like vanilla
[16] my dishes get washed more then once a week
[ ] i dont do sports
[ ] i HATE to run
[ ] i squeal when i am surprised or angry
[ ] i eat dried fruit as a snack
[ ] i love romance novels
[17] Drew Barrymore is so cute
[18] i dance a lot.
[ ] i usually spend over an hour to get ready to leave my house
[ ] i only have like 5 billion hair products
[19] i love to get dressed up.
[ ] every part of my outfit needs to match-for the most part
[20] i talk on the phone at least once a day to my friends
[21]i would love to have a photo shoot of myself
[ ] i apply lip gloss 200 times a day
[ ] i wish i were a model...if i had the right type of body
[ ] i wish i could meet Paris Hilton
[ ]i have been something that was semi slutty on halloween
[ ] i own Uggs
[ ] Hip Hop is the best music
[ ] i pop my collar
[ ] i like to be the center of attention
[22] guys with Mohawks are crazy
[ ] horses are beautiful but i would never ride one
[23] i'd rather not pay attention in school
[24] cats are adorable
[25] i write/have written poems or my own music
[26] i love it when a guy/girl wears good smelling cologne/perfume
[27] i can get very jealous
[28] i would love to visit Hawaii
[ ] Valentine's day is so cute!
[ ] white is better then black
[ ] i wouldn't be caught dead in all black
[ ] my closet is STOCKED FULL of clothes
[29] hate the grunge look of a beard
[ ] i love to read gossip magazines
[ ] i love to gossip
[ ] I had Lisa Frank folders, posters as a kid
[ ] i love Celine dion...
[ ] My bubble baths are 3 hr long
[ ] my wedding only needs a groom it's already planned
[ ] my friends and i are in a strict group. we mostly only hang out with each other
[30] i like kids
[ ] Diet drinks are the best
[ ] i'm all about being vegetarian
[ ] refuse to eat at McDonalds
[31] i check my myspace everyday.
[32] i LOVE life!
[33] i have a lot of jewlery!
[34] claires has cheap jewlery
[ ] my screen names have x's in them
[ ] either one of my my space names has <3's in them
[35] i would never want to be the opposite sex
[36] it's not what he/she said it's the way he/she said it
[ ]i have more than 3 pillows on my bed
[ ] my fingernails/toenails are almost always painted
[1] during the summer pretty much the only shoes i wear are flip flops
[ ] my favorite toys as a child were Barbies
[ ] my favorite color is pink or purple
[2] i did gymnastics
[3] i love skirts!
[ ] hollister is one of my favorite places to shop
[ ] tight jeans are the only jeans i'll wear
[4] i love chocolate
[ ] i've never had a real job
[ ] my hair is straightened
[ ] i have at least 8 myspace pictures
[ ] i usually go shopping once a week
[5] i love to hang out at the mall with friends
[6] i have a real diamond ring or diamond necklace
[7] i've had at least 5 boyfriends/girfriends
[ ] i've gone to a tanning salon
[ ] i go to the beach to tan
[ ] i have at least 10 pairs of shoes
[ ] i watch either the OC or Laguna Beach
[ ] i change my icon weekly
[ ] i would NEVER step foot into Hot Topic
[ ] my cell phone might as well become a part of me
[ ] i wear eye shadow, *mascara*, or cover up everyday
[ ] i've been or am on a diet
[ ] bathing suits are adorable!
[ ] i dont know the difference between a sheep and a goat.
[ ] big sunglasses are hott
[8] i have gotten my nails done
[ ] i own over 10 purses
[ ] MTV is my one of my favorite channels
[ ] all i want to do at sleepovers is talk about boys/girls
[9] i love to have other girls do my hair
[ ] i give and receive hugs from all my friends
[10] i hate bugs, snakes, lizards, spiders
[11] carnivals are so fun!!
[ ] summer is THE best season
[12] my swimsuit has 2 pieces
[ ] im waiting for my knight in shining armor
[13] musicians are so hot
[14] if you write me a poem or tell me i'm beautiful, i'm all yours
[15] i am self-conscious.
[ ] i cry often
[ ] my car smells like vanilla
[16] my dishes get washed more then once a week
[ ] i dont do sports
[ ] i HATE to run
[ ] i squeal when i am surprised or angry
[ ] i eat dried fruit as a snack
[ ] i love romance novels
[17] Drew Barrymore is so cute
[18] i dance a lot.
[ ] i usually spend over an hour to get ready to leave my house
[ ] i only have like 5 billion hair products
[19] i love to get dressed up.
[ ] every part of my outfit needs to match-for the most part
[20] i talk on the phone at least once a day to my friends
[21]i would love to have a photo shoot of myself
[ ] i apply lip gloss 200 times a day
[ ] i wish i were a model...if i had the right type of body
[ ] i wish i could meet Paris Hilton
[ ]i have been something that was semi slutty on halloween
[ ] i own Uggs
[ ] Hip Hop is the best music
[ ] i pop my collar
[ ] i like to be the center of attention
[22] guys with Mohawks are crazy
[ ] horses are beautiful but i would never ride one
[23] i'd rather not pay attention in school
[24] cats are adorable
[25] i write/have written poems or my own music
[26] i love it when a guy/girl wears good smelling cologne/perfume
[27] i can get very jealous
[28] i would love to visit Hawaii
[ ] Valentine's day is so cute!
[ ] white is better then black
[ ] i wouldn't be caught dead in all black
[ ] my closet is STOCKED FULL of clothes
[29] hate the grunge look of a beard
[ ] i love to read gossip magazines
[ ] i love to gossip
[ ] I had Lisa Frank folders, posters as a kid
[ ] i love Celine dion...
[ ] My bubble baths are 3 hr long
[ ] my wedding only needs a groom it's already planned
[ ] my friends and i are in a strict group. we mostly only hang out with each other
[30] i like kids
[ ] Diet drinks are the best
[ ] i'm all about being vegetarian
[ ] refuse to eat at McDonalds
[31] i check my myspace everyday.
[32] i LOVE life!
[33] i have a lot of jewlery!
[34] claires has cheap jewlery
[ ] my screen names have x's in them
[ ] either one of my my space names has <3's in them
[35] i would never want to be the opposite sex
[36] it's not what he/she said it's the way he/she said it
[ ]i have more than 3 pillows on my bed
Friday, April 07, 2006
Friday's Random Ten
Thanks to Chris and Roland, I've been inspired to post something other than ten random songs. I'm gonna post the ten best concerts I've been to. (Not that I've been to a ton of concerts.) In no order of favorites or dates (since I wouldn't remember dates. Actually I found a stash of ticket stubs in a box in my closet. But I can't be bothered to put them in order).
Tragically Hip - House Of Blues Sunset Blvd (with Geoff)
Smashing Pumpkins - Edmonton Coliseum (with Geoff, Barry & Doug)
Barenaked Ladies/The Waltons - Jubilee Auditorium (with James Harrison)
Rolling Stones/Blues Traveller - Commonwealth Stadium (with Doug)
Collective Soul - Shaw Conference Centre (with Heather & Barry)
Blue Rodeo - Jubilee Auditorium (with Barry)
Our Lady Peace - Dinwoodie Lounge (with Geoff, Barry & Doug)
Captain Tractor - Churchill Square (with Susie, Meghan, Doug & Kirsty) (really I could have picked any time that I've seen CT)
Spirit Of The West - Winspear Centre (with Geoff)
Wide Mouth Mason/Matthew Good Band - Reds (with Geoff, Barry, Doug & Karen)
Honorable mentions go to... Whitney Houston (with my mom), and The Beach Boys (with my dad).
As you can see, I haven't gone to many concerts since I left Edmonton. Mostly due to 2 factors:
1. money and
2. someone to go with.
Tragically Hip - House Of Blues Sunset Blvd (with Geoff)
Smashing Pumpkins - Edmonton Coliseum (with Geoff, Barry & Doug)
Barenaked Ladies/The Waltons - Jubilee Auditorium (with James Harrison)
Rolling Stones/Blues Traveller - Commonwealth Stadium (with Doug)
Collective Soul - Shaw Conference Centre (with Heather & Barry)
Blue Rodeo - Jubilee Auditorium (with Barry)
Our Lady Peace - Dinwoodie Lounge (with Geoff, Barry & Doug)
Captain Tractor - Churchill Square (with Susie, Meghan, Doug & Kirsty) (really I could have picked any time that I've seen CT)
Spirit Of The West - Winspear Centre (with Geoff)
Wide Mouth Mason/Matthew Good Band - Reds (with Geoff, Barry, Doug & Karen)
Honorable mentions go to... Whitney Houston (with my mom), and The Beach Boys (with my dad).
As you can see, I haven't gone to many concerts since I left Edmonton. Mostly due to 2 factors:
1. money and
2. someone to go with.
Reservoir Bunnies
Of course there is cursing. That's your warning. But come on, it's bunnies with guns. It's funny.
Yes, it's true. I am not a big fan of Tarantino. I think he's overrated. But I have seen some of his movies (three to be precise). I don't really care to see any more of his flicks. I won't be swayed.
Life In CO
I don't really feel like there is much going on right now. But someone out there may be interested in something I might say.
The weather has been weird. Some days it's beautiful, most days it's windy (if you read Geoff's blog you know this). I want our grass to be green. The yellow makes me sad. Today it's snowing. Not enough to accumulate, just enough to cover the grass a little. The roads will probably be fine. It's supposed to be back up to 70 and sunny on Sunday.
I am looking forward to my in-laws coming to visit. I feel like I've been in a rut, and a visit will either break me out of it, or make me appreciate the rut. :) I don't mean it in a bad way. I guess I just enjoy having visitors, and miss the company. I am looking forward to going to Estes Park, and having lunch at the Stanley. That is the one thing I want to do.
Geoff's birthday is next week (Tuesday). Since we already had cake, maybe we'll pick up some devil cookies.
House this week was hilarious! I laughed out loud so many times. And big ups to Fox for renewing it for a third season.
I watched Oscar's Best Picture winner Crash last night. It was good. It definitely was an ensemble picture, you couldn't pick out one actor above another. But if you had to, I would have to say Terrence Howard was the strongest. Ludacris was really good in it, that surprised me. I'm gonna close with a quote from it.
Anthony: It's just black people demeaning other black people, using that word over and over. You ever hear white people callin' each other "honky" all the time? "Hey, honky, how's work?" "Not bad, cracker, we're diversifying!"
The weather has been weird. Some days it's beautiful, most days it's windy (if you read Geoff's blog you know this). I want our grass to be green. The yellow makes me sad. Today it's snowing. Not enough to accumulate, just enough to cover the grass a little. The roads will probably be fine. It's supposed to be back up to 70 and sunny on Sunday.
I am looking forward to my in-laws coming to visit. I feel like I've been in a rut, and a visit will either break me out of it, or make me appreciate the rut. :) I don't mean it in a bad way. I guess I just enjoy having visitors, and miss the company. I am looking forward to going to Estes Park, and having lunch at the Stanley. That is the one thing I want to do.
Geoff's birthday is next week (Tuesday). Since we already had cake, maybe we'll pick up some devil cookies.
House this week was hilarious! I laughed out loud so many times. And big ups to Fox for renewing it for a third season.
I watched Oscar's Best Picture winner Crash last night. It was good. It definitely was an ensemble picture, you couldn't pick out one actor above another. But if you had to, I would have to say Terrence Howard was the strongest. Ludacris was really good in it, that surprised me. I'm gonna close with a quote from it.
Anthony: It's just black people demeaning other black people, using that word over and over. You ever hear white people callin' each other "honky" all the time? "Hey, honky, how's work?" "Not bad, cracker, we're diversifying!"
Tuesday, April 04, 2006
2006...so far
do I even need to tell you who I stole this from? Thanks R.
Since the beginning of this year... 2006
1. Have you had a gf/bf?: technically, no.
2. Have you had your birthday?: yes
3. Gotten drunk?: yeah right! no
5. Smoked a cig?: eww
6. Cried?: yes, but it wasn't a big cry.
7. Had someone close to you pass away?: thankfully no
8. Pulled an all nighter?: ha ha ha, no
9. Drank starbucks?: yes
10. Went shopping?: are you kidding? yes of course
11. Been camping?: not yet
12. Been to the beach?: not yet
13. Bought something for over $200? no
14. Met someone new?: yes
15. Been out of state?: yes, went to CA
16. Visited a family member?: I saw Kroliks, and I count them as family so yes
17. Gone snowboarding?: no
In the past month.....
1. Have you had sex?: yes.
2. Kissed someone?: yep
3. Slept in a friends bed?: no
4. Snuck someone over?: no
5. Snuck out of your house?: no
6. Been drunk?: no
7. Lied?: yes
8. Gotten a car?: no
9. Went over your cell phone bill?: no
10. Been called a whore?: heck no
11. drove somewhere?: You mean somewhere out of the ordinary? sure, I drove to Littleton
12. Been away from home for over 2 nights?: nope
13. Seen an old friend?: no
In the past week...
1. Bought something?: bought Mulan on DVD
2. Choked?: no
3.Watched t.v for over 3 hours straight?: yes
4. Been to the movie theatre?: no
5. Been to a party?: yes, we hosted a party
6. Gone skydiving?: yeah right, no
7. Been to the beach?: no
8. Smoked?: no
9. Done drugs?: no
10. Gotten a gift from someone?: my mom brought me chocolate
13. Made a c.d?: yeah, something to listen to in the car
14. Called someone?: I call Lisa several times a week
15. Had someone tell you they like you?: sure
Lasts....
1. Thing you bought?: groceries.
2. Person you hugged?: Elijah
3. Person you talked to?: Geoff
4. Person to call you?: Geoff
5. what does the last text message on your phone say?: I don't get text on my phone
6. last person you saw?: Elijah
7. Last thing you said to someone?: bye
8. Last time you brushed your teeth: last night before bed, I haven't eaten breakfast yet
9. Last time you took a bath?: a week or so ago
10. When was the last time you cried?: a few weeks ago, but it wasn't a big cry.
11. Last time you felt stupid? last week. I can't remember what it was I did.
12. Last time you walked over 1 mile?: Friday
Since the beginning of this year... 2006
1. Have you had a gf/bf?: technically, no.
2. Have you had your birthday?: yes
3. Gotten drunk?: yeah right! no
5. Smoked a cig?: eww
6. Cried?: yes, but it wasn't a big cry.
7. Had someone close to you pass away?: thankfully no
8. Pulled an all nighter?: ha ha ha, no
9. Drank starbucks?: yes
10. Went shopping?: are you kidding? yes of course
11. Been camping?: not yet
12. Been to the beach?: not yet
13. Bought something for over $200? no
14. Met someone new?: yes
15. Been out of state?: yes, went to CA
16. Visited a family member?: I saw Kroliks, and I count them as family so yes
17. Gone snowboarding?: no
In the past month.....
1. Have you had sex?: yes.
2. Kissed someone?: yep
3. Slept in a friends bed?: no
4. Snuck someone over?: no
5. Snuck out of your house?: no
6. Been drunk?: no
7. Lied?: yes
8. Gotten a car?: no
9. Went over your cell phone bill?: no
10. Been called a whore?: heck no
11. drove somewhere?: You mean somewhere out of the ordinary? sure, I drove to Littleton
12. Been away from home for over 2 nights?: nope
13. Seen an old friend?: no
In the past week...
1. Bought something?: bought Mulan on DVD
2. Choked?: no
3.Watched t.v for over 3 hours straight?: yes
4. Been to the movie theatre?: no
5. Been to a party?: yes, we hosted a party
6. Gone skydiving?: yeah right, no
7. Been to the beach?: no
8. Smoked?: no
9. Done drugs?: no
10. Gotten a gift from someone?: my mom brought me chocolate
13. Made a c.d?: yeah, something to listen to in the car
14. Called someone?: I call Lisa several times a week
15. Had someone tell you they like you?: sure
Lasts....
1. Thing you bought?: groceries.
2. Person you hugged?: Elijah
3. Person you talked to?: Geoff
4. Person to call you?: Geoff
5. what does the last text message on your phone say?: I don't get text on my phone
6. last person you saw?: Elijah
7. Last thing you said to someone?: bye
8. Last time you brushed your teeth: last night before bed, I haven't eaten breakfast yet
9. Last time you took a bath?: a week or so ago
10. When was the last time you cried?: a few weeks ago, but it wasn't a big cry.
11. Last time you felt stupid? last week. I can't remember what it was I did.
12. Last time you walked over 1 mile?: Friday
Monday, April 03, 2006
For You Kelly
I am Frylock from Aqua Teen Hunger Force!!
You're the true leader of the Aqua Teens. You are wise and powerful, unlike your teamates, who are always getting into trouble. You keep everyone in line without pushing people around.
Which Aqua Teen Hunger Force character are you??
Wiped
Sigh. Daylight Savings sucks. I hate missing an hour of sleep. :) But it is nice to have it still be light outside at 6pm.
I had a good weekend. Saturday the boys had swimming, and I was able to do some shopping. Bought the other part of Geoff's gift from Elijah and some Rubbermaid bins to store the clothes Elijah has outgrown. Then we had our bbq Saturday night. The house seemed full with 3 girls running around, and Elijah following them. The ice cream cake was excellent, I forgot how much I love Dairy Queen's cakes. Sunday I worked in the nursery at church, and afterwards Chad & Khara came over and we got chinese takeout. Now that we've tried someplace (it was okay) we should try a different place.
Last night we watched a special on one of the HD channels, it was Jeremy Piven's Journey Of A Lifetime. He traveled to India, because he loves their culture and had never been. It was cool, and part two airs next week. It's premiering tonight on the Travel Channel (in case you don't get DHDTV). Geoff says he'll watch almost anything if it airs in HD.
I ordered Mulan with my amazon gift certificate. I've been wanting to get it on DVD for a few years, and finally decided to do it. It's probably my favorite non-Pixar Disney flick. I hope it's a movie Elijah will enjoy when he's older.
Went to Peet's today for free coffee. They are actually offering free coffee or tea every day this month between 1-3pm. Get yourselves to a Peet's! (note to my CA friends, Peet's is in Newport Beach, across from the big library and Fashion Island)
I'll close now with a quote from Serendipity.
Dean: Yet even in certain defeat, the courageous Trager secretly clung to the belief that life is not merely a series of meaningless accidents or coincidences. Uh-uh. But rather it's a tapestry of events that culminate in an exquisite, sublime plan.
I had a good weekend. Saturday the boys had swimming, and I was able to do some shopping. Bought the other part of Geoff's gift from Elijah and some Rubbermaid bins to store the clothes Elijah has outgrown. Then we had our bbq Saturday night. The house seemed full with 3 girls running around, and Elijah following them. The ice cream cake was excellent, I forgot how much I love Dairy Queen's cakes. Sunday I worked in the nursery at church, and afterwards Chad & Khara came over and we got chinese takeout. Now that we've tried someplace (it was okay) we should try a different place.
Last night we watched a special on one of the HD channels, it was Jeremy Piven's Journey Of A Lifetime. He traveled to India, because he loves their culture and had never been. It was cool, and part two airs next week. It's premiering tonight on the Travel Channel (in case you don't get DHDTV). Geoff says he'll watch almost anything if it airs in HD.
I ordered Mulan with my amazon gift certificate. I've been wanting to get it on DVD for a few years, and finally decided to do it. It's probably my favorite non-Pixar Disney flick. I hope it's a movie Elijah will enjoy when he's older.
Went to Peet's today for free coffee. They are actually offering free coffee or tea every day this month between 1-3pm. Get yourselves to a Peet's! (note to my CA friends, Peet's is in Newport Beach, across from the big library and Fashion Island)
I'll close now with a quote from Serendipity.
Dean: Yet even in certain defeat, the courageous Trager secretly clung to the belief that life is not merely a series of meaningless accidents or coincidences. Uh-uh. But rather it's a tapestry of events that culminate in an exquisite, sublime plan.
Saturday, April 01, 2006
Happy April Fools Day!
Got this email today, and it made me smile.
April 1, 2006
All of us at HarperCollins Children’s Books would like to extend our sincere apologies for yesterday’s surprising public announcement by Lemony Snicket. We discourage our authors from disclosing the contents of a book so far in advance of its publication -- especially a book as highly anticipated as Book the Thirteenth, The End, which will not be released until October 13, 2006.
As a courtesy to dedicated fans, we thought it only fair to share Mr. Snicket’s revelations in an open forum. Below is the key information revealed by Mr. Snicket regarding the upcoming final installment of A Series of Unfortunate Events.
Yes, the Baudelaire siblings’ difficult journey comes to a triumphant end.
Yes, their parents are very happy with their new home.
Yes, Klaus Baudelaire does skip a grade and win a spelling bee.
Yes, Count Olaf gives each of the children a pony.
Yes, Beatrice is actually the hook-handed man.
Yes, they all live happily ever after, a phrase which here means “plus eternity times infinity!!”
Mr. Snicket also revealed that The Beatrice Letters, a collection of personal letters which will be published in September, is full of funny poems and doodles of unicorns.
We hope that none of this information will lessen your interest in Mr. Snicket’s research. Just because everything turns out perfectly in The End certainly does not justify the terrible things that have befallen the Baudelaires over the course of the last twelve books.
Thank you for your support.
Happy April Fool’s Day,
April 1, 2006
All of us at HarperCollins Children’s Books would like to extend our sincere apologies for yesterday’s surprising public announcement by Lemony Snicket. We discourage our authors from disclosing the contents of a book so far in advance of its publication -- especially a book as highly anticipated as Book the Thirteenth, The End, which will not be released until October 13, 2006.
As a courtesy to dedicated fans, we thought it only fair to share Mr. Snicket’s revelations in an open forum. Below is the key information revealed by Mr. Snicket regarding the upcoming final installment of A Series of Unfortunate Events.
Yes, the Baudelaire siblings’ difficult journey comes to a triumphant end.
Yes, their parents are very happy with their new home.
Yes, Klaus Baudelaire does skip a grade and win a spelling bee.
Yes, Count Olaf gives each of the children a pony.
Yes, Beatrice is actually the hook-handed man.
Yes, they all live happily ever after, a phrase which here means “plus eternity times infinity!!”
Mr. Snicket also revealed that The Beatrice Letters, a collection of personal letters which will be published in September, is full of funny poems and doodles of unicorns.
We hope that none of this information will lessen your interest in Mr. Snicket’s research. Just because everything turns out perfectly in The End certainly does not justify the terrible things that have befallen the Baudelaires over the course of the last twelve books.
Thank you for your support.
Happy April Fool’s Day,
Another Quiz?
What can I say, I steal a lot from Roland. Thanks.
1. When you looked at yourself in the mirror today, what was the first thing you thought?
"I wonder if I should get a hair cut"
2. When is the next time you will have sex?
NOYB
3. What's a word that rhymes with "DOOR"
floor
4. Favorite planet?
Saturn
5. Who is the 4th person on your missed call list on your mobile?
Geoff
6. What is your favorite ring on your phone?
The Mozart ring (my phone is old)
7. What shirt are you wearing?
Billy Joel
8. Do you "label" yourself?
mom
9. Name the brand of shoes you're currently wearing
no shoes
10. Bright or Dark Room?
bright
11. What do you think about the person who took this survey:
Roland is cool, and I wish we could hang.
13. What were you doing at midnight last night?
trying to fall asleep
14. What did your last text message you received on your mobile say?
I don't get text messages. (old phone)
15. Where is your letter box?
around the corner
16. What's a word that you say a lot?
coolio
17.Who told you he/she loved you last?
Geoff
18. Last furry thing you touched?
Honey cat
19. How many drugs have you done in the last three days?
I'm too cool for drugs.
20. How many rolls of film do you need to get developed?
I think none, but there might be one from years and years ago lying around.
21. Favorite age you have been so far?
28 was good
22. Your worst enemy?
the devil
23. What is your current desktop picture?
Elijah on a swing
24. What was the last thing you said to someone?
"Elijah is awake"
25. If you had to choose between a million bucks or to be able to fly, which would you do?
money. I have a fear of falling
26. Do you like someone?
you bet
27. The last song you listened to?
Just Came Back - Colin James (that was last night)
28. If the last person you spoke to was getting shot at, would you jump in front of the bullet?
I dunno. It's too horrible to think about
29. If you could punch 1 person in the face who's in your life right now, who would it be?
uhhh, I don't wanna say. Actually I don't think I'm angry enough to punch anyone in the face. Maybe in the arm.
30. What is the closest object to your left foot?
shredder
1. When you looked at yourself in the mirror today, what was the first thing you thought?
"I wonder if I should get a hair cut"
2. When is the next time you will have sex?
NOYB
3. What's a word that rhymes with "DOOR"
floor
4. Favorite planet?
Saturn
5. Who is the 4th person on your missed call list on your mobile?
Geoff
6. What is your favorite ring on your phone?
The Mozart ring (my phone is old)
7. What shirt are you wearing?
Billy Joel
8. Do you "label" yourself?
mom
9. Name the brand of shoes you're currently wearing
no shoes
10. Bright or Dark Room?
bright
11. What do you think about the person who took this survey:
Roland is cool, and I wish we could hang.
13. What were you doing at midnight last night?
trying to fall asleep
14. What did your last text message you received on your mobile say?
I don't get text messages. (old phone)
15. Where is your letter box?
around the corner
16. What's a word that you say a lot?
coolio
17.Who told you he/she loved you last?
Geoff
18. Last furry thing you touched?
Honey cat
19. How many drugs have you done in the last three days?
I'm too cool for drugs.
20. How many rolls of film do you need to get developed?
I think none, but there might be one from years and years ago lying around.
21. Favorite age you have been so far?
28 was good
22. Your worst enemy?
the devil
23. What is your current desktop picture?
Elijah on a swing
24. What was the last thing you said to someone?
"Elijah is awake"
25. If you had to choose between a million bucks or to be able to fly, which would you do?
money. I have a fear of falling
26. Do you like someone?
you bet
27. The last song you listened to?
Just Came Back - Colin James (that was last night)
28. If the last person you spoke to was getting shot at, would you jump in front of the bullet?
I dunno. It's too horrible to think about
29. If you could punch 1 person in the face who's in your life right now, who would it be?
uhhh, I don't wanna say. Actually I don't think I'm angry enough to punch anyone in the face. Maybe in the arm.
30. What is the closest object to your left foot?
shredder
Friday, March 31, 2006
A Note For The Birthday Girl
from The Wedding Singer
Robbie: All right, remember - alcohol equals puke equals smelly mess equals nobody likes you!
I like you. And I think you look better now than you do in the picture. You get more beautiful with age. No payback.
Robbie: All right, remember - alcohol equals puke equals smelly mess equals nobody likes you!
I like you. And I think you look better now than you do in the picture. You get more beautiful with age. No payback.
TGIFriday's Random Ten
Come Out And Play - Offspring
Chrome Plated Heart - Melissa Etheridge
Can You Forgive Her? - Pet Shop Boys
Somebody's Crying - Chris Isaac
I'm Tore Down - Eric Clapton
D For Democracy - Spirit Of The West
Take A Picture - Filter
Tribute - Tenacious D
Invisible - Clay Aiken
Get Down On It - Kool & The Gang
I tried to watch The Grudge last night while Geoff was at Building Brothers, but after 30 minutes it was too spooky for me. :) So I ended up watching Rudy. I had never seen it, it's one of Pastor Jim's favorite movies, and also a movie Geoff saw on a date with someone in high school. Now, teasing him about seeing it is forever done. :) It was an alright movie, and I'd probably watch it again.
Chrome Plated Heart - Melissa Etheridge
Can You Forgive Her? - Pet Shop Boys
Somebody's Crying - Chris Isaac
I'm Tore Down - Eric Clapton
D For Democracy - Spirit Of The West
Take A Picture - Filter
Tribute - Tenacious D
Invisible - Clay Aiken
Get Down On It - Kool & The Gang
I tried to watch The Grudge last night while Geoff was at Building Brothers, but after 30 minutes it was too spooky for me. :) So I ended up watching Rudy. I had never seen it, it's one of Pastor Jim's favorite movies, and also a movie Geoff saw on a date with someone in high school. Now, teasing him about seeing it is forever done. :) It was an alright movie, and I'd probably watch it again.
Happy Birthday Lisa!
You're an awesome best friend, and I love ya. You'll always be family to me. Welcome to 29!
I warned you I'd use this picture!
I warned you I'd use this picture!
Thursday, March 30, 2006
I Was There To Match My Intellect...
I took the Jeopardy preliminary test last night. For the first time, they were allowing people to take the test online. Passing the test doesn't mean a whole lot, it just allows you to take the test a second time at a location you've chosen from their list. If you pass the test again, you get to play a mock game, with buzzers. Then you have a personality interview. Here's where I tell you the part that sucks: you never find out how you did on the test. (what?) I know someone who had taken the preliminary test before (I'll keep you anonymous in case you didn't want people to know), so I knew the procedure and rules. The test lasted 10 minutes, 50 questions, and 15 seconds per question. It was hardly time to think and I had to write out my answer (not in the form of a question). The categories ranged from history, Victorian lit, actors, biblical names, nations, medicine, ect. It was very challenging, and I didn't know nearly as much as I though I did. But it was entertaining, and I know I won't be hearing from them. Had I passed, they would invite me to L.A. (my selected city) to take the test again. But I'll never know how many I got right, just as my friend would never know how close they got (but I'd guess close). In any case, I can take the test again in year (your eligible to take it once a year). Now I better get to studying.
I watched Beyond The Sea earlier this week. It was a good movie, and I was surprised it was passed over for Oscar nominations two years ago. It's not Best Picture worthy, but Kevin Spacey is wonderful and his singing is very good. The music was the best part, but being a biopic on Bobby Darin, you'd hope the music stands out. The rest of the cast was good too, Kate Bosworth was... well... Kate Bosworth. She's not a great actress, but she's okay. I guess I'd like to see her try a role with some meat to it.
Scrubs is available on iTunes! Well this season anyways. 'Bout time! I don't think I'll buy any episodes, I'd rather buy the DVDs. Still no word on if there will be another season, or if NBC is keeping the show. Frankly I'd be surprised if it went another year.
I suppose I'll close now with a quote from Beyond The Sea.
Charlie Maffia: You wanna send roses to the mother?
Bobby Darin: Charlie, you always make sure the mama dog likes you before you go near her puppy.
I watched Beyond The Sea earlier this week. It was a good movie, and I was surprised it was passed over for Oscar nominations two years ago. It's not Best Picture worthy, but Kevin Spacey is wonderful and his singing is very good. The music was the best part, but being a biopic on Bobby Darin, you'd hope the music stands out. The rest of the cast was good too, Kate Bosworth was... well... Kate Bosworth. She's not a great actress, but she's okay. I guess I'd like to see her try a role with some meat to it.
Scrubs is available on iTunes! Well this season anyways. 'Bout time! I don't think I'll buy any episodes, I'd rather buy the DVDs. Still no word on if there will be another season, or if NBC is keeping the show. Frankly I'd be surprised if it went another year.
I suppose I'll close now with a quote from Beyond The Sea.
Charlie Maffia: You wanna send roses to the mother?
Bobby Darin: Charlie, you always make sure the mama dog likes you before you go near her puppy.
Wednesday, March 29, 2006
Misc Thoughts
Finally House is back after a too-long hiatus (I'd forgotten that Wilson moved in). It was a great episode, and Fox promises no more breaks as we head towards the season finale. My favorite thing last night? Seeing that House has Blackadder on his TiVo. 
Coinstar is the bomb! I was able to turn all my change into an Amazon gift certificate for free! Now I have to narrow down (of my 188 items) what I want to put my $19 towards. Can you believe I had that much change? I need to remember that I need to have at least $5 in change if I want to get another certificate. They have other "no-fee" options, which I think is better than having to pay to get my change in cash.
You've probably already heard this, but there is going to be an Ocean's 13. As of yet, no Julia Roberts, or Catherine Zeta-Jones. And this time 'round, Linus gets the love interest. Expect to see it in theatres 2007.
Got in touch with Brittney, Nicole's sister. When she gets back from spring break this weekend, we'll set a date for her to come babysit Elijah.
I had a dream last week that Lisa flew here to see me, and we saw Captain Tractor (with Brock) open for Aerosmith. It was a good concert, for a dream. Steven Tyler was really impressed with Brock's improvised song.
I wanted to rant about how I'm so sick of the expression "free speech". How free speech should not be without responsibility. But I'm just too tired of expelling energy on it. I have a lot of things I'm tired of expelling energy on, so I usually vent to Geoff or Lisa, and then I let it go.
It's another gorgeous day here, I may go to the park with my girlfriends.
I'm going to close with a quote from Life Of Brian.
Reg: If you want to join the People's Front of Judea, you have to really hate the Romans.
Brian: I do!
Reg: Oh yeah, how much?
Brian: A lot!
Reg: Right, you're in.
Coinstar is the bomb! I was able to turn all my change into an Amazon gift certificate for free! Now I have to narrow down (of my 188 items) what I want to put my $19 towards. Can you believe I had that much change? I need to remember that I need to have at least $5 in change if I want to get another certificate. They have other "no-fee" options, which I think is better than having to pay to get my change in cash.
You've probably already heard this, but there is going to be an Ocean's 13. As of yet, no Julia Roberts, or Catherine Zeta-Jones. And this time 'round, Linus gets the love interest. Expect to see it in theatres 2007.
Got in touch with Brittney, Nicole's sister. When she gets back from spring break this weekend, we'll set a date for her to come babysit Elijah.
I had a dream last week that Lisa flew here to see me, and we saw Captain Tractor (with Brock) open for Aerosmith. It was a good concert, for a dream. Steven Tyler was really impressed with Brock's improvised song.
I wanted to rant about how I'm so sick of the expression "free speech". How free speech should not be without responsibility. But I'm just too tired of expelling energy on it. I have a lot of things I'm tired of expelling energy on, so I usually vent to Geoff or Lisa, and then I let it go.
It's another gorgeous day here, I may go to the park with my girlfriends.
I'm going to close with a quote from Life Of Brian.
Reg: If you want to join the People's Front of Judea, you have to really hate the Romans.
Brian: I do!
Reg: Oh yeah, how much?
Brian: A lot!
Reg: Right, you're in.
Tuesday, March 28, 2006
I Kick Ass!
 | You scored as Maximus. After his family was murdered by the evil emperor Commodus, the great Roman general Maximus went into hiding to avoid Commodus's assassins. He became a gladiator, hoping to dominate the colosseum in order to one day get the chance of killing Commodus. Maximus is valiant, courageous, and dedicated. He wants nothing more than the chance to avenge his family, but his temper often gets the better of him.
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Monday, March 27, 2006
Ha Ha Ha
If I didn't have Geoff around, I don't think I'd laugh nearly as much, and I love laughing. This weekend had so many laughable comments, but I doubt they translate as well on a blog. Elijah is also very funny, he makes the funniest faces, and he loves laughing too.
Robot Chicken is coming out on DVD next month! If you haven't seen any episodes, seek it out, and laugh your butt off.
I got Kelly's itinerary yesterday and I'm super stoked that she & Roman are coming for a weekend. I'm excited to meet him and I'm excited for them to meet Elijah.
April will be a busy month, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. The BBQ guest list is a good size, it's up to 15 and two more families still haven't responded. It's just the usual circle of friends we see on Sundays. Then in a week Diane & Glen will be here, then Kelly, then Geoff is off to Monterey for a week. Once he gets back it's time for the Cherry Creek Sneak.
This weekend we watched The Birds, as Geoff had never seen it, and I haven't seen it in almost 15 years. I find it suspenseful despite the fakeness of the bird attacks.
I'm going to close with a quote from Ed Wood.
Bela Lugosi: This is the most uncomfortable coffin I've ever been in.
Robot Chicken is coming out on DVD next month! If you haven't seen any episodes, seek it out, and laugh your butt off.
I got Kelly's itinerary yesterday and I'm super stoked that she & Roman are coming for a weekend. I'm excited to meet him and I'm excited for them to meet Elijah.
April will be a busy month, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. The BBQ guest list is a good size, it's up to 15 and two more families still haven't responded. It's just the usual circle of friends we see on Sundays. Then in a week Diane & Glen will be here, then Kelly, then Geoff is off to Monterey for a week. Once he gets back it's time for the Cherry Creek Sneak.
This weekend we watched The Birds, as Geoff had never seen it, and I haven't seen it in almost 15 years. I find it suspenseful despite the fakeness of the bird attacks.
I'm going to close with a quote from Ed Wood.
Bela Lugosi: This is the most uncomfortable coffin I've ever been in.
Sunday, March 26, 2006
Quiz Time
Thanks Roland!
What’s in a name:
1. Your initials?
MJA (used to be MJT)
2. If you could have named yourself, what would your name be?
I dunno, but in 5th grade I wanted to change my name to Beth, and had my student teacher call me that.
3. Are you named after anybody?
Nope, I don't even know how my parents decided on it.
4. Name of your favorite drink?
NA: Water
Cocktail: white wine spritzer is the only thing you'd catch me drinking.
Shooter: never did shooters.
Beer: hate beer.
Wine: sweet white wine is okay.
Let’s get physical:
1. Most recent injury?
I'm always bumping into things so I'm covered in bruises.
2. How tall are you?
5'5"-5'6"
3. Have you ever stayed overnight in a hospital? If so, why?
Twice, once when I got my tonsils out, and most recently having a baby.
4. Your favorite dance?
either a polka or the chicken dance.
5. Do people say you look like someone else?
My mom, but if anyone thinks I look like someone famous, let me know.
School house rock:
1. What sports or clubs were you involved with in high school?
If you could say our school had a drama club, I'd be there. Also if you could say there was a club for us freaks hanging out in the cafeteria playing bridge, or other card games...
2. What was your school mascot?
McNally Tigers! Go Roary!
3. Grades – Important or just letters?
Just letters to me.
4. School colors?
Brown & Orange
5. How many pages of your yearbook can you be found on?
hmm, maybe two.
6. Favorite subject?
Drama.
The entertainer:
1. What are you listening to right now?
Blondie -Heart Of Glass
2. Last DVD you purchased?
can't say it's a birthday present for Geoff from Elijah. ;)
3. Movie you want to see?
Pirates Of The Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (July '06)
4. Most random song on your ipod/MP3 player?
Veggie Tales songs
5. All-time favorite TV show?
eep, uh, couldn't say. Anything that makes me laugh until I cry.
Fortune cookie:
1. What do you think your future holds for you?
joy & heartbreak
2. Where would you live if you could pick anywhere on the map?
I'm pretty happy here, but I wish my friends were closer.
3. What is your next scheduled vacation?
June- road trip to CA!
Let’s be friends:
1. What friend brings out the crazy in you?
probably Lisa or Heather
2. Friends or lovers?
I'm good on lovers, I'll take friends.
3. Most opinionated friend?
I'm the most opinionated of my friends, so I dunno. I'll pick Roland (but he's opinionated in a good way)
4. How would your friends describe you?
I'd hope they would say genuine, or hilarious.
5. Most accomplished friend?
Geoff. But I would say most of my friends are accomplished.
What’s in a name:
1. Your initials?
MJA (used to be MJT)
2. If you could have named yourself, what would your name be?
I dunno, but in 5th grade I wanted to change my name to Beth, and had my student teacher call me that.
3. Are you named after anybody?
Nope, I don't even know how my parents decided on it.
4. Name of your favorite drink?
NA: Water
Cocktail: white wine spritzer is the only thing you'd catch me drinking.
Shooter: never did shooters.
Beer: hate beer.
Wine: sweet white wine is okay.
Let’s get physical:
1. Most recent injury?
I'm always bumping into things so I'm covered in bruises.
2. How tall are you?
5'5"-5'6"
3. Have you ever stayed overnight in a hospital? If so, why?
Twice, once when I got my tonsils out, and most recently having a baby.
4. Your favorite dance?
either a polka or the chicken dance.
5. Do people say you look like someone else?
My mom, but if anyone thinks I look like someone famous, let me know.
School house rock:
1. What sports or clubs were you involved with in high school?
If you could say our school had a drama club, I'd be there. Also if you could say there was a club for us freaks hanging out in the cafeteria playing bridge, or other card games...
2. What was your school mascot?
McNally Tigers! Go Roary!
3. Grades – Important or just letters?
Just letters to me.
4. School colors?
Brown & Orange
5. How many pages of your yearbook can you be found on?
hmm, maybe two.
6. Favorite subject?
Drama.
The entertainer:
1. What are you listening to right now?
Blondie -Heart Of Glass
2. Last DVD you purchased?
can't say it's a birthday present for Geoff from Elijah. ;)
3. Movie you want to see?
Pirates Of The Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (July '06)
4. Most random song on your ipod/MP3 player?
Veggie Tales songs
5. All-time favorite TV show?
eep, uh, couldn't say. Anything that makes me laugh until I cry.
Fortune cookie:
1. What do you think your future holds for you?
joy & heartbreak
2. Where would you live if you could pick anywhere on the map?
I'm pretty happy here, but I wish my friends were closer.
3. What is your next scheduled vacation?
June- road trip to CA!
Let’s be friends:
1. What friend brings out the crazy in you?
probably Lisa or Heather
2. Friends or lovers?
I'm good on lovers, I'll take friends.
3. Most opinionated friend?
I'm the most opinionated of my friends, so I dunno. I'll pick Roland (but he's opinionated in a good way)
4. How would your friends describe you?
I'd hope they would say genuine, or hilarious.
5. Most accomplished friend?
Geoff. But I would say most of my friends are accomplished.
Blah
Mom & Grandma left early yesterday morning. We went right to Caribou afterwards getting there just after it opened. We were the only ones staying there to enjoy our coffee. It was a gorgeous day, the sun was shining, it was warm enough to not need a coat. Today the wind is blowing and Geoff has to run 11 miles. We'll clean the house, and hang out. We all slept in until almost 8am, so we missed church.
Not much has been going on with me, and not much is on the horizon. In two weeks Glen & Diane will be here. I have no Mom To Mom for the next two weeks.
I borrowed some movies from the library that I need to watch, The Grudge and Beyond The Sea. Hogan Knows Best returned with a new season, so we're watching that, and I've been watching Top Chef. I try to steer clear of reality shows, but it's so funny to watch Hulk Hogan's parenting skills.
I've been trying to keep on top of my correspondence, and I'd like to make time to read. But it's so nice to take an afternoon nap.
Saturday we're having a bbq with our friends to celebrate Geoff's birthday early. It's BYOB, Bring Your Own Barbeque-ables. What ever you want to throw on the grill. I'm hoping the weather will be nice enough to sit outside. We don't have patio furniture, so I've asked people to bring foldout/camping chairs. Just a low-key gathering with friends.
Well, I'm gonna close with a quote from Grosse Pointe Blank.
Marty: I'm a professional killer.
Paul: Do you have to do postgraduate work for that?
Not much has been going on with me, and not much is on the horizon. In two weeks Glen & Diane will be here. I have no Mom To Mom for the next two weeks.
I borrowed some movies from the library that I need to watch, The Grudge and Beyond The Sea. Hogan Knows Best returned with a new season, so we're watching that, and I've been watching Top Chef. I try to steer clear of reality shows, but it's so funny to watch Hulk Hogan's parenting skills.
I've been trying to keep on top of my correspondence, and I'd like to make time to read. But it's so nice to take an afternoon nap.
Saturday we're having a bbq with our friends to celebrate Geoff's birthday early. It's BYOB, Bring Your Own Barbeque-ables. What ever you want to throw on the grill. I'm hoping the weather will be nice enough to sit outside. We don't have patio furniture, so I've asked people to bring foldout/camping chairs. Just a low-key gathering with friends.
Well, I'm gonna close with a quote from Grosse Pointe Blank.
Marty: I'm a professional killer.
Paul: Do you have to do postgraduate work for that?
Friday, March 24, 2006
Grandmas
Elijah and I have something in common, we both have grandmas visiting!
It's been fun having my grandma here, and my mom is happy to return to Colorado. We went to the mall on Wednesday, mostly to window shop. Yesterday we enjoyed the brunch at Mom To Mom (by the way my breakfast hash dish turned out awesome!), then in the afternoon Mom bought out Harry & David's & I looked for clothes at Kohls. Today we hung around the house and went to the park two doors down. It's was a little draining to drive Geoff to and from work just to have the car.
Mom & Grandma fly home tomorrow morning. I hope they enjoyed hanging out with Elijah (who wouldn't). I enjoyed having someone to play cards with (especially crib because I won).
Tomorrow morning is also Geoff & Elijah's first parent & tot swim class.
I don't think I listened to any music this week so no random ten today. I'll close with a quote from My Stepmother Is An Alien.
Steven Mills: I think... I think...
Celeste Martin: What?
Steven Mills: Would I scare you... if I told you I love you?
Celeste Martin: Not unless you hit me at the same time.
Steven Mills: I'm serious.
Celeste Martin: So am I!
It's been fun having my grandma here, and my mom is happy to return to Colorado. We went to the mall on Wednesday, mostly to window shop. Yesterday we enjoyed the brunch at Mom To Mom (by the way my breakfast hash dish turned out awesome!), then in the afternoon Mom bought out Harry & David's & I looked for clothes at Kohls. Today we hung around the house and went to the park two doors down. It's was a little draining to drive Geoff to and from work just to have the car.
Mom & Grandma fly home tomorrow morning. I hope they enjoyed hanging out with Elijah (who wouldn't). I enjoyed having someone to play cards with (especially crib because I won).
Tomorrow morning is also Geoff & Elijah's first parent & tot swim class.
I don't think I listened to any music this week so no random ten today. I'll close with a quote from My Stepmother Is An Alien.
Steven Mills: I think... I think...
Celeste Martin: What?
Steven Mills: Would I scare you... if I told you I love you?
Celeste Martin: Not unless you hit me at the same time.
Steven Mills: I'm serious.
Celeste Martin: So am I!
Thursday, March 23, 2006
Tuesday, March 21, 2006
85 Movies
Thanks Roland, it's nice to see I have a life
Body: SUPPOSEDLY if you've seen over 90 movies, you have no life. Mark the ones you've seen. There are 200 movies on this list. Put your score in header and repost:
(x) Rocky Horror Picture Show
(x) Grease
(x) Pirates of the Caribbean
( ) Boondock Saints
(x) The Mexican
( ) Fight Club
(x) Starsky and Hutch
(x) Neverending Story
( ) Blazing Saddles
(x) Airplane
Total: 7
(x) The Princess Bride
(x) AnchorMan: The Legend of Ron Burgandy
( ) Napoleon Dynamite
(x) Labyrinth
( ) Saw
( ) Saw II
( ) White Noise
( ) White Oleander
( ) Anger Management
(x) 50 First Dates
Total: 4
(x) Scream
(x) Scream 2
(x) Scream 3
( ) Scary movie
( ) Scary Movie 2
( ) Scary Movie 3
( ) American Pie
( ) American Pie 2
( ) American Wedding
( ) American Pie Band Camp
Total: 3
( ) Harry Potter
( ) Harry Potter 2
( ) Harry Potter 3
( ) Harry Potter 4
( ) Resident Evil I
( ) Resident Evil 2
(x) The Wedding Singer
( ) Little Black Book
(x) The Village
( ) Lilo & Stitch.
( ) Lilo & Stitch 2: Stitch has a Glitch
Total:2
(x) Finding Nemo
() Finding Neverland
(x )Signs
(x) The Grinch
( ) Texas Chainsaw Massacre
( ) White Chicks
(x) Butterfly Effect
( ) Thirteen Going on 30
(x) I, Robot
Total: 5
(x) Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story
( ) Universal Soldier
(x) A Series Of Unfortunate Events
(x) Along Came Polly
( ) Deep Impact
( ) KingPin
(x) Never Been Kissed
(x) Meet The Parents
(x) Meet the Fockers
( ) Eight Crazy Nights
( ) Joe Dirt
Total: 6
( ) A Cinderella Story
( ) The Terminal
( ) The Lizzie McGuire Movie
( ) Passport to Paris
(x) Dumb & Dumber
( ) Dumb & Dumberer
(x) Final Destination
( ) Final Destination 2
( ) Final Destination 3
( ) Halloween
( ) The Ring
( ) The Ring 2
Total: 2
( ) Harold & Kumar Go To White Castle
( ) Practical Magic
(x) Chicago
( ) Ghost Ship
( ) From Hell
( ) Hellboy
( ) Secret Window
( ) I Am Sam
(x) The Whole Nine Yards
Total: 2
( ) The Day After Tomorrow
(x) Child's Play
( ) Seed Of Chucky
( ) Bride of Chucky
(x) Ten Things I Hate About You
( ) Just Married
( ) Gothika
(x )Nightmare on Elm Street
(x) Sixteen Candles
( ) Remember the Titans
( ) Coach Carter
(x) Bad Boys
Total: 5
( ) Bad Boys 2
( ) Joy Ride
(x) Se7en
(x) Ocean's Eleven
(x) Ocean's Twelve
(x) Identity
( ) Lone Star
(x) Bedazzled
(x) Predator I
( ) Predator II
TOTAL: 6
(x) Independence Day
( ) Cujo
( ) A Bronx Tale
( ) Darkness Falls
(x) Christine
(x) ET
( ) Children of the Corn
( ) My Boss' Daughter
( ) Maid in Manhattan
( ) Frailty
Total: 3
( ) Best Bet
(x) How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
(x) She's All That
( ) Calendar Girls
( ) Sideways
(x) Mars Attacks
( ) Event Horizon
(x) Ever After
(x) Forrest Gump
(x) Big Trouble in Little China
Total: 6
( ) X-Men
( ) X2
(x) Spider-Man
(x) Spider-Man 2
( ) Sky High
( ) Jeepers Creepers
( ) Jeepers Creepers 2
(x) Catch Me If You Can
( ) The Others
(x) Freaky Friday
( ) Reign of Fire
(x) Cruel Intentions
( ) Cruel Intentions 2
( ) The Hot Chick
total: 5
( ) Swimfan
( ) Miracle
( ) Old School
(x) The Notebook
( ) K-Pax
(x )Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
(x) Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
(x) Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
( ) A Walk to Remember
( ) Boogeyman
Total: 4
(x) Hitch
( ) The Fifth Element
( ) Star Wars Episode I The Phantom Menace
( ) Star Wars Episode II Attack of The Clones
( ) Star Wars Episode III Revenge of The Sith
(x) Star Wars Episode IV A New Hope
(x) Star Wars Episode V The Empire Strikes Back
(x) Star Wars Episode VI Return of The Jedi
(x) Troop beverly hills
(x) Swimming with Sharks
Total: 6
( ) Air Force One
( ) For Richer or Poorer
(x) Trainspotting
(x) People under the stairs
( ) Blue Velvet
(x) Sound of Music
(x) Parent Trap
( ) Parent Trap Re-make
(x) The Birds
(X) The Terminator
(X) Terminator-2
( ) T-3
Total: 7
(x) Empire Records
( ) SLC Punk
( ) Meet Joe Black
(x) Nightmare Before Christmas
(x) The Silence of the Lambs
(x) Sleepy Hollow
( ) I Heart Huckabees
( ) 24 Hour Party People
( ) Blood In Blood Out
Total: 4
( ) Thirteen
( ) Manic
(x) American History X
( ) Deep Blue Sea
(x) George of the Jungle
(x) Canadian Bacon
( ) Big Black Titties
( ) How High
( ) The Jacket
( ) My Little Pony- 1986
Total: 3
(x) Caddy Shack
(x) Uncle Buck
( ) Vacation
( ) Christmas Vacation
( ) Doom
( ) Lord of War
(x) Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971)
(x) Back to the Future (Trilogy)
(x) Indiana Jones (Trilogy)
( ) Starship Troopers
Total: 5
Body: SUPPOSEDLY if you've seen over 90 movies, you have no life. Mark the ones you've seen. There are 200 movies on this list. Put your score in header and repost:
(x) Rocky Horror Picture Show
(x) Grease
(x) Pirates of the Caribbean
( ) Boondock Saints
(x) The Mexican
( ) Fight Club
(x) Starsky and Hutch
(x) Neverending Story
( ) Blazing Saddles
(x) Airplane
Total: 7
(x) The Princess Bride
(x) AnchorMan: The Legend of Ron Burgandy
( ) Napoleon Dynamite
(x) Labyrinth
( ) Saw
( ) Saw II
( ) White Noise
( ) White Oleander
( ) Anger Management
(x) 50 First Dates
Total: 4
(x) Scream
(x) Scream 2
(x) Scream 3
( ) Scary movie
( ) Scary Movie 2
( ) Scary Movie 3
( ) American Pie
( ) American Pie 2
( ) American Wedding
( ) American Pie Band Camp
Total: 3
( ) Harry Potter
( ) Harry Potter 2
( ) Harry Potter 3
( ) Harry Potter 4
( ) Resident Evil I
( ) Resident Evil 2
(x) The Wedding Singer
( ) Little Black Book
(x) The Village
( ) Lilo & Stitch.
( ) Lilo & Stitch 2: Stitch has a Glitch
Total:2
(x) Finding Nemo
() Finding Neverland
(x )Signs
(x) The Grinch
( ) Texas Chainsaw Massacre
( ) White Chicks
(x) Butterfly Effect
( ) Thirteen Going on 30
(x) I, Robot
Total: 5
(x) Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story
( ) Universal Soldier
(x) A Series Of Unfortunate Events
(x) Along Came Polly
( ) Deep Impact
( ) KingPin
(x) Never Been Kissed
(x) Meet The Parents
(x) Meet the Fockers
( ) Eight Crazy Nights
( ) Joe Dirt
Total: 6
( ) A Cinderella Story
( ) The Terminal
( ) The Lizzie McGuire Movie
( ) Passport to Paris
(x) Dumb & Dumber
( ) Dumb & Dumberer
(x) Final Destination
( ) Final Destination 2
( ) Final Destination 3
( ) Halloween
( ) The Ring
( ) The Ring 2
Total: 2
( ) Harold & Kumar Go To White Castle
( ) Practical Magic
(x) Chicago
( ) Ghost Ship
( ) From Hell
( ) Hellboy
( ) Secret Window
( ) I Am Sam
(x) The Whole Nine Yards
Total: 2
( ) The Day After Tomorrow
(x) Child's Play
( ) Seed Of Chucky
( ) Bride of Chucky
(x) Ten Things I Hate About You
( ) Just Married
( ) Gothika
(x )Nightmare on Elm Street
(x) Sixteen Candles
( ) Remember the Titans
( ) Coach Carter
(x) Bad Boys
Total: 5
( ) Bad Boys 2
( ) Joy Ride
(x) Se7en
(x) Ocean's Eleven
(x) Ocean's Twelve
(x) Identity
( ) Lone Star
(x) Bedazzled
(x) Predator I
( ) Predator II
TOTAL: 6
(x) Independence Day
( ) Cujo
( ) A Bronx Tale
( ) Darkness Falls
(x) Christine
(x) ET
( ) Children of the Corn
( ) My Boss' Daughter
( ) Maid in Manhattan
( ) Frailty
Total: 3
( ) Best Bet
(x) How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
(x) She's All That
( ) Calendar Girls
( ) Sideways
(x) Mars Attacks
( ) Event Horizon
(x) Ever After
(x) Forrest Gump
(x) Big Trouble in Little China
Total: 6
( ) X-Men
( ) X2
(x) Spider-Man
(x) Spider-Man 2
( ) Sky High
( ) Jeepers Creepers
( ) Jeepers Creepers 2
(x) Catch Me If You Can
( ) The Others
(x) Freaky Friday
( ) Reign of Fire
(x) Cruel Intentions
( ) Cruel Intentions 2
( ) The Hot Chick
total: 5
( ) Swimfan
( ) Miracle
( ) Old School
(x) The Notebook
( ) K-Pax
(x )Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
(x) Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
(x) Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
( ) A Walk to Remember
( ) Boogeyman
Total: 4
(x) Hitch
( ) The Fifth Element
( ) Star Wars Episode I The Phantom Menace
( ) Star Wars Episode II Attack of The Clones
( ) Star Wars Episode III Revenge of The Sith
(x) Star Wars Episode IV A New Hope
(x) Star Wars Episode V The Empire Strikes Back
(x) Star Wars Episode VI Return of The Jedi
(x) Troop beverly hills
(x) Swimming with Sharks
Total: 6
( ) Air Force One
( ) For Richer or Poorer
(x) Trainspotting
(x) People under the stairs
( ) Blue Velvet
(x) Sound of Music
(x) Parent Trap
( ) Parent Trap Re-make
(x) The Birds
(X) The Terminator
(X) Terminator-2
( ) T-3
Total: 7
(x) Empire Records
( ) SLC Punk
( ) Meet Joe Black
(x) Nightmare Before Christmas
(x) The Silence of the Lambs
(x) Sleepy Hollow
( ) I Heart Huckabees
( ) 24 Hour Party People
( ) Blood In Blood Out
Total: 4
( ) Thirteen
( ) Manic
(x) American History X
( ) Deep Blue Sea
(x) George of the Jungle
(x) Canadian Bacon
( ) Big Black Titties
( ) How High
( ) The Jacket
( ) My Little Pony- 1986
Total: 3
(x) Caddy Shack
(x) Uncle Buck
( ) Vacation
( ) Christmas Vacation
( ) Doom
( ) Lord of War
(x) Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971)
(x) Back to the Future (Trilogy)
(x) Indiana Jones (Trilogy)
( ) Starship Troopers
Total: 5
Monday, March 20, 2006
I'm A Princess!
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Saturday, March 18, 2006
A Friend For The Kids
Evidence was caught back in February....
And yesterday....
Geoff has named him Mr. Bun Bun.
And yesterday....
Geoff has named him Mr. Bun Bun.
Friday, March 17, 2006
Friday's Random Ten & Misc Thoughts
Decided to list ten random songs from soundtracks.
Beauty School Drop-Out - Frankie Avalon (Grease)
One Of These Things First - Nick Drake (Garden State)
Higher Ground - Red Hot Chili Peppers (Center Stage)
She Caught The Katy - Blues Brothers (Blues Brothers)
I've Got A Theory/Bunnies/If We're Together - Cast Of Buffy The Vampire Slayer (Once More, With Feeling)
Lonely At The Top - Randy Newman (You've Got Mail)
Working In A Coal Mine - Windfred Louder Staff (Drew Carey Show)
Birth Ritual - Soundgarden (Singles)
Happy Birthday Lisa - Bart Simpson (Songs In The Key Of Springfield)
Haben Sie Gehört Das Deutsche Band? - Brad Oscar (The Producers)
It's an interesting collection.
It seems we have a lot to do this weekend, clean the house, go grocery shopping, do our taxes, couples group, and Geoff has to do a run on Sunday. Tuesday night the guests arrive, and depending on how the day goes, Geoff may go alone to the airport. It's very up in the air right now.
Elijah has been whiny the last few days. I'm not sure if it's the two new teeth coming in, if he's getting sick, or what. Last night he went to bed at 7:15-7:30ish was up at 8:15 until 8:30 then up again at 10 and didn't go to sleep until 12:30am. He wasn't feverish, just really whiny. I may try using the tiniest amount of teething gel next time to see if that helps.
I had a wildly fun idea about spending some time in Victoria with my brother, but it isn't going to work out. Everyday I'm wavering about will-I-or-won't-I make it up to Edmonton this summer. If we have the money, I want to. I may even give up on the idea of being able to rent a car. It works out okay, most people I know there have a car so they can probably get to me (& Elijah). My grandpa hopes if we make it up there we can go out to the lake to see them, as that's where they will be.
Last Friday night we watched Survivorman on the Science channel (it airs on OLN in Canada). He was trying to survive in Nunavut. It was pretty cool.
He apparently has done a ton of outdoorsy tv shows. It's an interesting concept for a tv show, considering he films it all himself.
Elijah is napping, and that sounds like a wonderful idea to me. I'll close with a quote from 10 Things I Hate About You.
Walter Stratford: Hello, Katarina. Make anybody cry today?
Kat Stratford: Sadly, no. But it's only 4:30
Beauty School Drop-Out - Frankie Avalon (Grease)
One Of These Things First - Nick Drake (Garden State)
Higher Ground - Red Hot Chili Peppers (Center Stage)
She Caught The Katy - Blues Brothers (Blues Brothers)
I've Got A Theory/Bunnies/If We're Together - Cast Of Buffy The Vampire Slayer (Once More, With Feeling)
Lonely At The Top - Randy Newman (You've Got Mail)
Working In A Coal Mine - Windfred Louder Staff (Drew Carey Show)
Birth Ritual - Soundgarden (Singles)
Happy Birthday Lisa - Bart Simpson (Songs In The Key Of Springfield)
Haben Sie Gehört Das Deutsche Band? - Brad Oscar (The Producers)
It's an interesting collection.
It seems we have a lot to do this weekend, clean the house, go grocery shopping, do our taxes, couples group, and Geoff has to do a run on Sunday. Tuesday night the guests arrive, and depending on how the day goes, Geoff may go alone to the airport. It's very up in the air right now.
Elijah has been whiny the last few days. I'm not sure if it's the two new teeth coming in, if he's getting sick, or what. Last night he went to bed at 7:15-7:30ish was up at 8:15 until 8:30 then up again at 10 and didn't go to sleep until 12:30am. He wasn't feverish, just really whiny. I may try using the tiniest amount of teething gel next time to see if that helps.
I had a wildly fun idea about spending some time in Victoria with my brother, but it isn't going to work out. Everyday I'm wavering about will-I-or-won't-I make it up to Edmonton this summer. If we have the money, I want to. I may even give up on the idea of being able to rent a car. It works out okay, most people I know there have a car so they can probably get to me (& Elijah). My grandpa hopes if we make it up there we can go out to the lake to see them, as that's where they will be.
Last Friday night we watched Survivorman on the Science channel (it airs on OLN in Canada). He was trying to survive in Nunavut. It was pretty cool.
He apparently has done a ton of outdoorsy tv shows. It's an interesting concept for a tv show, considering he films it all himself.
Elijah is napping, and that sounds like a wonderful idea to me. I'll close with a quote from 10 Things I Hate About You.
Walter Stratford: Hello, Katarina. Make anybody cry today?
Kat Stratford: Sadly, no. But it's only 4:30
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
courtesy of wikipedia
Saint Patrick's Day (March 17) is a Catholic feast day which celebrates Saint Patrick (386-493), the patron saint of Ireland. It is a national holiday in the Republic of Ireland (but not Northern Ireland); the overseas territory of Montserrat; and the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Saint Patrick's Day is celebrated worldwide by Irish people and increasingly by many of non-Irish descent. Like Christmas and Halloween (which originated as the eve of All Saint's Day) it is increasingly celebrated in a non-religious manner, the celebration themed around all things green and Irish; both Christians and non-Christians celebrate the secular version of the holiday by wearing green, imbibing Irish food and drink, and/or attending parades. The largest parade in the world is held in New York City. Parades also take place in Dublin and in most other Irish towns and villages. Other large parades include those in Savannah, Georgia, Manchester, Montreal, and Boston. Large parades also take place in other places throughout Europe and the Americas, as well as Australia and Asia.
As well as being a celebration of Irish culture, Saint Patrick's Day is a Christian festival celebrated in the Catholic Church, the Church of Ireland (among other churches in the Anglican Communion) and some other denominations. The day always falls in the season of Lent and sometimes during Holy Week. In church calendars (though rarely in secular ones) Saint Patrick's Day is moved to the following Monday when it falls on a Sunday. If it falls in Holy Week, it is moved to the second Monday after Easter. It is traditional for those observing a lenten fast to break it for the duration of Saint Patrick's Day.
In many parts of the U.S., Britain, and Australia, expatriate Irish, those of Irish descent, and ever-growing crowds of people with no Irish connections but who may proclaim themselves "Irish for a day" also celebrate St. Patrick's Day, usually by drinking alcoholic beverages (lager dyed green, Irish beer such as Murphys, Smithwicks, Harp or Guinness, or Irish whiskey, Irish Coffee or Baileys Irish Cream) and by wearing at least one article of green-colored clothing.
Saint Patrick's Day (March 17) is a Catholic feast day which celebrates Saint Patrick (386-493), the patron saint of Ireland. It is a national holiday in the Republic of Ireland (but not Northern Ireland); the overseas territory of Montserrat; and the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Saint Patrick's Day is celebrated worldwide by Irish people and increasingly by many of non-Irish descent. Like Christmas and Halloween (which originated as the eve of All Saint's Day) it is increasingly celebrated in a non-religious manner, the celebration themed around all things green and Irish; both Christians and non-Christians celebrate the secular version of the holiday by wearing green, imbibing Irish food and drink, and/or attending parades. The largest parade in the world is held in New York City. Parades also take place in Dublin and in most other Irish towns and villages. Other large parades include those in Savannah, Georgia, Manchester, Montreal, and Boston. Large parades also take place in other places throughout Europe and the Americas, as well as Australia and Asia.
As well as being a celebration of Irish culture, Saint Patrick's Day is a Christian festival celebrated in the Catholic Church, the Church of Ireland (among other churches in the Anglican Communion) and some other denominations. The day always falls in the season of Lent and sometimes during Holy Week. In church calendars (though rarely in secular ones) Saint Patrick's Day is moved to the following Monday when it falls on a Sunday. If it falls in Holy Week, it is moved to the second Monday after Easter. It is traditional for those observing a lenten fast to break it for the duration of Saint Patrick's Day.
In many parts of the U.S., Britain, and Australia, expatriate Irish, those of Irish descent, and ever-growing crowds of people with no Irish connections but who may proclaim themselves "Irish for a day" also celebrate St. Patrick's Day, usually by drinking alcoholic beverages (lager dyed green, Irish beer such as Murphys, Smithwicks, Harp or Guinness, or Irish whiskey, Irish Coffee or Baileys Irish Cream) and by wearing at least one article of green-colored clothing.
Thursday, March 16, 2006
For The Writers In My Life
| You Should Be A Poet |
 You craft words well, in creative and unexpected ways. And you have a great talent for evoking beautiful imagery... Or describing the most intense heartbreak ever. You're already naturally a poet, even if you've never written a poem. |
Wednesday, March 15, 2006
Geoff's Words Of Wisdom & Humor
This story is probably only funny to me, but it really made me laugh.
I was telling Geoff that I was up to 15 friends on myspace, and that one of my friends was Steven Page. And he said, yeah so, it would be more impressive if you were Jimmy Page's friend. I replied, why would I want to be friends with someone who worships the occult? And in true Jesus-like fashion he says, that's exactly who you should be friends with!
And he is right. That's what Christians are supposed to do, love EVERYBODY. That was also the sermon on Sunday, to show kindness to everyone, not just people who are kind to you. And I felt like Pastor Jim was talking to me. Because I'm not always nice to everyone. In fact, when people are mean and hurtful to me, my response is to ignore them. To distance myself from them. Because why would I want to leave myself open to being attacked? So I'm going to pray on it, and ask God to help me love those who aren't always nice to me.
I was telling Geoff that I was up to 15 friends on myspace, and that one of my friends was Steven Page. And he said, yeah so, it would be more impressive if you were Jimmy Page's friend. I replied, why would I want to be friends with someone who worships the occult? And in true Jesus-like fashion he says, that's exactly who you should be friends with!
And he is right. That's what Christians are supposed to do, love EVERYBODY. That was also the sermon on Sunday, to show kindness to everyone, not just people who are kind to you. And I felt like Pastor Jim was talking to me. Because I'm not always nice to everyone. In fact, when people are mean and hurtful to me, my response is to ignore them. To distance myself from them. Because why would I want to leave myself open to being attacked? So I'm going to pray on it, and ask God to help me love those who aren't always nice to me.
Tuesday, March 14, 2006
Sigh
Elijah has been really needy (and clumsy) the last week. It's like turning one changed him. He seems to play fine by himself, then he realizes I'm not right beside him, and he wants to be held. One the positive side, his personality has always grown into him being quite the character. He's so funny!
Yesterday I went out to Park Meadows mall with the girls (Nicole, Jayla and their girls). It was alright, the highlight for me was eating in the food court. I had a cheesesteak. Mmmm. It's a nice mall, has a lot of the shops at Cherry Creek. Next time we go out there, I want to hit the store surrounding the mall, like REI, or The Great Outdoors. I want to look at camping stuff. I'm not sure how a group camping trip will work out, as Nicole is due to have her baby in July, and Jayla said Dave took a summer coaching job. It may end up being just us the Wyomingites. Which is cool by me. :)
Yesterday was also Meg & Mike's 2nd Anniversary. Happy Anniversary! Has it really been two years? It feels like Mike has been with us forever.
It snowed all day Sunday, and it melted yesterday. We may get another small dose of snow next weekend. I don't care, so long as it warms up by the time my mom & grandma get here on the 21st. My mom find a sitter for Fonzie (her kitten), and I think my grandma is thrilled at the idea of getting off the farm for a few days. This may be the start of a travel phase for her. Wouldn't that be exciting? I was telling her the other day how I want to do a cruise of Alaska, and she was agreeing it would be nice. Grandma also told me Angela & Craig are in Costa Rica right now. Those two don't let grass grow under their feet I guess.
In honor of it being sunny today (and a high of almost 50!), Elijah and I will walk up to Safeway and pick up a few things.
I'm gonna close with a quote from Miss Congeniality.
Kathy Morningside: Of course he had a gun. This is Texas! Everybody has a gun. My florist has a gun!
Stan Fields: I don't own a gun. My ancestors were Quakers.
Yesterday I went out to Park Meadows mall with the girls (Nicole, Jayla and their girls). It was alright, the highlight for me was eating in the food court. I had a cheesesteak. Mmmm. It's a nice mall, has a lot of the shops at Cherry Creek. Next time we go out there, I want to hit the store surrounding the mall, like REI, or The Great Outdoors. I want to look at camping stuff. I'm not sure how a group camping trip will work out, as Nicole is due to have her baby in July, and Jayla said Dave took a summer coaching job. It may end up being just us the Wyomingites. Which is cool by me. :)
Yesterday was also Meg & Mike's 2nd Anniversary. Happy Anniversary! Has it really been two years? It feels like Mike has been with us forever.
It snowed all day Sunday, and it melted yesterday. We may get another small dose of snow next weekend. I don't care, so long as it warms up by the time my mom & grandma get here on the 21st. My mom find a sitter for Fonzie (her kitten), and I think my grandma is thrilled at the idea of getting off the farm for a few days. This may be the start of a travel phase for her. Wouldn't that be exciting? I was telling her the other day how I want to do a cruise of Alaska, and she was agreeing it would be nice. Grandma also told me Angela & Craig are in Costa Rica right now. Those two don't let grass grow under their feet I guess.
In honor of it being sunny today (and a high of almost 50!), Elijah and I will walk up to Safeway and pick up a few things.
I'm gonna close with a quote from Miss Congeniality.
Kathy Morningside: Of course he had a gun. This is Texas! Everybody has a gun. My florist has a gun!
Stan Fields: I don't own a gun. My ancestors were Quakers.
Sunday, March 12, 2006
Weekend
Spent a lot of the weekend trying to stay warm. It was chilly, and snowy. Saturday we went to Caribou for coffee then did some shopping (Target, Radio Shack, Safeway). I had a nice 2 hour nap, and then yummy pork chops for dinner. Sunday spent the whole morning at church, and then cuddled up in bed with Honey. Tonight we're having homemade pizza for dinner.
Exciting huh? Eh, can't complain too much. I am going to Park Meadows mall with Jayla tomorrow, and Thursday I'll have Mom To Mom again. My group has to bring snack, so I'm swinging by Krispy Kreme on the way there. I go by it every Thursday anyways, and the hot light is always on, so it makes sense. (I'll eat some for you Athena!)
Last night we watched Walking Tall. It wasn't awful. I didn't expect much so I wasn't disappointed. I would have liked to see more people get the business end of the 2x4, but it was pretty entertaining when that did happen. I got some episodes of Mystery Science Theatre 3000 out of the library, so hopefully we'll have time to tackle that this week.
I'll close with a quote from The Mummy Returns.
Rick: All right - you're here, the bad guys are here, Evie's been kidnapped - let me guess...
Ardeth Bey: Yes. Once again they removed the creature from his grave.
Jonathan: I don't mean to point fingers, but isn't it your job to make sure that doesn't happen?
Exciting huh? Eh, can't complain too much. I am going to Park Meadows mall with Jayla tomorrow, and Thursday I'll have Mom To Mom again. My group has to bring snack, so I'm swinging by Krispy Kreme on the way there. I go by it every Thursday anyways, and the hot light is always on, so it makes sense. (I'll eat some for you Athena!)
Last night we watched Walking Tall. It wasn't awful. I didn't expect much so I wasn't disappointed. I would have liked to see more people get the business end of the 2x4, but it was pretty entertaining when that did happen. I got some episodes of Mystery Science Theatre 3000 out of the library, so hopefully we'll have time to tackle that this week.
I'll close with a quote from The Mummy Returns.
Rick: All right - you're here, the bad guys are here, Evie's been kidnapped - let me guess...
Ardeth Bey: Yes. Once again they removed the creature from his grave.
Jonathan: I don't mean to point fingers, but isn't it your job to make sure that doesn't happen?
Friday, March 10, 2006
***Update***
Brooke's surgery went well, and she's practically back to normal. It was a hard thing for Lisa to watch, but she's a trooper. FYI, Brooke had to get tubes put in her ears to allow for the drums to be opened wider. The tubes will fall out on their own in the next 6-12 months.
I'm glad it all went smoothly Lisa. Love ya.
I'm glad it all went smoothly Lisa. Love ya.
TGIF?
I'll post my random ten and then we'll go from there.
If You Could See - Tonic
Just - Radiohead
Confessions II - Usher
He Wasn't Man Enough - Toni Braxton
Canned Heat - Jamiroquai
Jesus He Knows Me - Genesis
He Reigns - Newsboys
It Falls Apart - The Odds
Shy Guy - Diana King
All Things In Life - Toad The Wet Sprocket
Yay, it's Friday. I guess. My weekends don't always feel all that different from my weekdays. The problem is I want to get out on the weekends and away from home. Geoff, who has been away from home all week, doesn't want to be out driving anymore. I'm hoping to find a compromise. I need to find someplace I want to drive to. After posting (and boasting) about our wonderful spring weather, it snowed! Gone are the 70 degree days. I don't mind so much if it's at least 50. Not knowing the conditions of the roads, I'm hesitant to drive up to Boulder Falls (the 36 scares me).
Brooke is having surgery this morning, so my mind is occupied with that. I know she's gonna do fine, and I hope this will solve her health issues. Lisa is going to call me this afternoon and let me know how it goes.
Been looking into the Edmonton trip idea, and frankly I'm not sure the money is there. It wouldn't be so bad, but the car rental is what kills ya. So we'll visit the idea in a few months and go from there.
I'm going to close with a quote from Rushmore. Have a good weekend everybody.
Max Fischer: Maybe I'm spending too much of my time starting up clubs and putting on plays. I should probably be trying harder to score chicks.
If You Could See - Tonic
Just - Radiohead
Confessions II - Usher
He Wasn't Man Enough - Toni Braxton
Canned Heat - Jamiroquai
Jesus He Knows Me - Genesis
He Reigns - Newsboys
It Falls Apart - The Odds
Shy Guy - Diana King
All Things In Life - Toad The Wet Sprocket
Yay, it's Friday. I guess. My weekends don't always feel all that different from my weekdays. The problem is I want to get out on the weekends and away from home. Geoff, who has been away from home all week, doesn't want to be out driving anymore. I'm hoping to find a compromise. I need to find someplace I want to drive to. After posting (and boasting) about our wonderful spring weather, it snowed! Gone are the 70 degree days. I don't mind so much if it's at least 50. Not knowing the conditions of the roads, I'm hesitant to drive up to Boulder Falls (the 36 scares me).
Brooke is having surgery this morning, so my mind is occupied with that. I know she's gonna do fine, and I hope this will solve her health issues. Lisa is going to call me this afternoon and let me know how it goes.
Been looking into the Edmonton trip idea, and frankly I'm not sure the money is there. It wouldn't be so bad, but the car rental is what kills ya. So we'll visit the idea in a few months and go from there.
I'm going to close with a quote from Rushmore. Have a good weekend everybody.
Max Fischer: Maybe I'm spending too much of my time starting up clubs and putting on plays. I should probably be trying harder to score chicks.
Thursday, March 09, 2006
Yeah That's Me
| How You Life Your Life |
 You are honest and direct. You tell it like it is. You're laid back and chill, but sometimes you care too much about what others think. You tend to have one best friend you hang with, as opposed to many aquaintences. You tend to always dream of things within reach - and you usually get them. |
Tuesday, March 07, 2006
Feeling Good
Since I got a comment from Geoff about not posting a "real" post, I thought I'd try to come up with some stuff.
Things are good. I'm healthy, my weight is at a good level, I'm feeling good about life. Yeah, I had a bad day last week, but when I put my "problems" in perspective to those around me with bigger problems, it makes me feel blessed. Elijah is good, he's a sweet little boy. Some moments he's a handful, but overall he's a good kid. Geoff is good, he's busy, but he finds time to do little things for me to give me attention. I can't complain much. I've got visitors coming in 2 weeks, and 2 different visitors in April. I have a vacation in June, and hopefully a trip to AB this summer to see my new nephew and my "niece" Stephanie. Life is great.
I've been watching a lot of tv, and I'd like to get my nose back into some books. Our trip to Nederland this weekend is off, no frozen dead guy this year, we'll have to aim for next year. I'd still very much like to get out of town for the day, but I'll have to check with Geoff and his running schedule. Maybe we could go to Boulder Falls, or Estes Park. It's so spring-like here, we've got spring fever. I want to get out and see Colorado!
With the last of my iTunes money from Kelly, I bought Youth (Collective Soul) which was released a few years ago. It's a fantastic album. The last album of theirs I bought was Discipline Breakdown, and I LOVED that album. Youth is very good, a few stand out tracks for me are Better Now (quickly becoming my new theme song), How Do You Love, There's A Way, Home, and Feels Like (It Feels Alright).
Yes I watched the Oscars, and overall I was entertained. I thought Jon Stewart was pretty funny, and hands down Reese Witherspoon was the best dressed. I don't know why Jessica Alba was getting all the attention. I don't think she's all that pretty, I don't think she's all that talented, and why was she there anyways? Obviously she has a good publicity agent. Geoff and I always fill out ballots for who we think will win, and Geoff won 13 to my 11 this year. Last year we tied. I didn't count on Memoirs Of A Geisha winning so many technical awards.
It was a little like Joaquin Phoenix week for me last week, I watched Walk The Line, The Village, and Signs. Could've rounded it off with Gladiator if I had more time. :)
I'll close with a quote from Signs.
Merrill: Morgan, this crop stuff is just about a bunch of nerds who never had a girlfriend their whole lives. They're like thirty now. They make up secret codes and analyze Greek mythology and make secret societies where other guys who never had girlfriends can join in. They do stupid crap like this to feel special. It's a scam. Nerds were doin' it twenty five years ago and new nerds are doing it again.
Things are good. I'm healthy, my weight is at a good level, I'm feeling good about life. Yeah, I had a bad day last week, but when I put my "problems" in perspective to those around me with bigger problems, it makes me feel blessed. Elijah is good, he's a sweet little boy. Some moments he's a handful, but overall he's a good kid. Geoff is good, he's busy, but he finds time to do little things for me to give me attention. I can't complain much. I've got visitors coming in 2 weeks, and 2 different visitors in April. I have a vacation in June, and hopefully a trip to AB this summer to see my new nephew and my "niece" Stephanie. Life is great.
I've been watching a lot of tv, and I'd like to get my nose back into some books. Our trip to Nederland this weekend is off, no frozen dead guy this year, we'll have to aim for next year. I'd still very much like to get out of town for the day, but I'll have to check with Geoff and his running schedule. Maybe we could go to Boulder Falls, or Estes Park. It's so spring-like here, we've got spring fever. I want to get out and see Colorado!
With the last of my iTunes money from Kelly, I bought Youth (Collective Soul) which was released a few years ago. It's a fantastic album. The last album of theirs I bought was Discipline Breakdown, and I LOVED that album. Youth is very good, a few stand out tracks for me are Better Now (quickly becoming my new theme song), How Do You Love, There's A Way, Home, and Feels Like (It Feels Alright).
Yes I watched the Oscars, and overall I was entertained. I thought Jon Stewart was pretty funny, and hands down Reese Witherspoon was the best dressed. I don't know why Jessica Alba was getting all the attention. I don't think she's all that pretty, I don't think she's all that talented, and why was she there anyways? Obviously she has a good publicity agent. Geoff and I always fill out ballots for who we think will win, and Geoff won 13 to my 11 this year. Last year we tied. I didn't count on Memoirs Of A Geisha winning so many technical awards.
It was a little like Joaquin Phoenix week for me last week, I watched Walk The Line, The Village, and Signs. Could've rounded it off with Gladiator if I had more time. :)
I'll close with a quote from Signs.
Merrill: Morgan, this crop stuff is just about a bunch of nerds who never had a girlfriend their whole lives. They're like thirty now. They make up secret codes and analyze Greek mythology and make secret societies where other guys who never had girlfriends can join in. They do stupid crap like this to feel special. It's a scam. Nerds were doin' it twenty five years ago and new nerds are doing it again.
Monday, March 06, 2006
Saturday, March 04, 2006
Stolen From Brody
Thanks Amy's boyfriend!
I was surprised by this result.
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Friday, March 03, 2006
Friday's Random Ten
Fastlove - George Michael
Ballad Of Peter Pumpkinhead - Crash Test Dummies
Heart Like Mine - Blue Rodeo
Something On - Tragically Hip
Just Like Heaven - The Cure
Big Yellow Taxi - Counting Crows
Jurassic Park - Weird Al Yankovic
She Says - Howie Day
The Change - Steven Curtis Chapman
Video - India.Arie
Ballad Of Peter Pumpkinhead - Crash Test Dummies
Heart Like Mine - Blue Rodeo
Something On - Tragically Hip
Just Like Heaven - The Cure
Big Yellow Taxi - Counting Crows
Jurassic Park - Weird Al Yankovic
She Says - Howie Day
The Change - Steven Curtis Chapman
Video - India.Arie
Thursday, March 02, 2006
She's Lucky We Love Her
Sweet little Honey Cat is lucky we love her so much. The dentist bill was more than we anticipated, so it has been put on hold for a little while. We need to save some money up, and then we'll go back and get it taken care of. But today she had the cleaning done.
Elijah had fun at MTM, I had an okay time. I mostly enjoyed the fellowship, and God Bless the person who brought powdered donut holes!
Last night we watched Walk The Line. It was good, I dug the music, and Reese Witherspoon was wonderful. I also really liked Ginnifer Goodwin's performance. She's a great actress, I loved her on Ed (the tv show), and Mona Lisa Smile.
Got the word, Kelly's coming to CO in April. Whoo-hoo! April will be a busy month with Glen & Diane also coming for a visit, and Geoff going back out to CA for a conference. Ah but busy can be good.
Been trying to catch Deal Or No Deal this week, but things keep coming up at 7 preventing me to watching a whole episode. I'll aim to catch the reruns on CNBC. House is back next week, and we caught up on the Scrubs episodes from a few weeks ago.
I'll be tuning into the Oscars Sunday night, and rooting for Walk The Line. I'll close with a quote from that.
Warden: Mr. Cash, please refrain from singing songs that would remind them that they're in prison.
Johnny Cash: You think they forgot?
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