Wednesday, June 27, 2007
The little engine that could.. I am here!!!
Sunday, June 24, 2007
Friday, June 22, 2007
Good news
2. Our car insurance rate has been CUT IN HALF (actually a little more than 1/2) with the move. Me and the guy on the phone had a hearty little laugh about it and he checked 2 times for me. So yeah. That's VERY good. Oh and all of our stuff is also insured as part of our home owners for the move so EXTRA bonus.
3. I am REALLY needing to run but with packing and stuff and Daisy needing so much attention I am putting it off till tomorrow after the movers come. WEEHOOO movers come tomorrow.
4. I miss my man. The first night was cool, I had the whole bed (actually I had to share with Daisy and she thinks she's about 100 pounds the way she sprawls out) but now I want my man and everyone at work is trying to convince me to just leave after the movers come and skip out on work next week. Yeah I can not do that..... not sure why I just can't.
5. I AM STILL NOT PACKED!! I am emailing my blog from work lol while I am supposed to be working, but hey I have 4 days left......So everything not already in a box is getting dumped into a box tonight and I am taking Daisy to the dog park. Poor thing when the hubby called I put him on speaker phone and she gets all excited about it. Its so cute I am going to get it on video for your viewing enjoyment.
HAVE A GOOD WEEKEND!!!
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
My house is a MESS!!!
Monday, June 18, 2007
Thank goodness its one of my last weeks
What the hell??
Well there are 2 of us really but the other person has to do someone else's job who called in sick and will not be around to help me... Should be a fun day!
Ha ha its funny really because I will be gone Thursday of next week and they are all going to be screwed!! See I show up to work (most of the time) I get here on time (in this place its almost UNHEARD of) I do my job when I am here. I keep the bitching to a minimum. I rarely pawn off work to anyone unless I see they are spending needless hours on the internet or walking around chatting and then when I see that I go home sick. (Friday I did this and it was the only time) well in my defense I really was not feeling well, that and both managers were out so the people that were here just had a free for all and were SLACKING off something fierce. I mean when y'all call and order your breakfast, then take 20 minutes going to get your breakfast then all 3 of you take another 20 minutes to eat your breakfast THEN GO WALKING for 20 minutes for your "break". Ok you do the math for 1 hour 3 of you did NOTHING but eat breakfast and left me to do all the work. So I left. I have so much sick time and I can not take it with me so I left sick.
Yeah its going to be a long 2 weeks. The hubby leaves tomorrow so I told my manager I was going to be late coming in tomorrow. My first late day in 7 months.
Sunday, June 17, 2007
Happy Fathers Day!!!
I promise hes a lot nicer than he looks, its funny because people are taken back when they meet him saying hes "tough" looking. Ha ha my response always is "And you wonder why I am the way I am?" I grew up on Harley's and guys covered in Tats. My mom and dad both drove Harley's till I was 13 (my mom gave up hers after the divorce.
I learned to drive a bike before I learned to drive a car, having 3 brothers did not help my girly girl side either!! I love my dad hes so much fun! For his 50th birthday he took my brother and baby sister to go sky diving!!!
Did you call your dad today???
Saturday, June 16, 2007
A good day
I headed out to the mall today to meet this young girl who had posted on Craigslist that she was looking for some clothes, she had just had a baby and put on some weight and with a new baby obviously the last thing anyone can afford is new clothes. So I meet her there and brought 2 bags with me. I wish I would have seen her add a month ago when I charted off 6 bags to the goodwill. But she was happy.
And then I got a SUPER surprise when PATTY called and we talked strategy for the marathon. Oh and we are doing a 1/2 marathon together too August 19th. WEEHOO I am so excited.
Oh and I have been taking a lot of pictures lately so when I get a chance I will update my photo blog and my 365... yeah its been awhile...
Oh and if anyone has an IN with Snarky Girl or Boobless Brigade, PLEASE TELL THEM I AM SO SAD I AM NOT INVITED!!! sniff sniff
Friday, June 15, 2007
A face only a mother could love..
Yeah more dog pictures cause I know you guys love them. I may be a little absent in the next few days while I finish up packing the house and getting stuff ready to go.
The hubby leave Tuesday morning so I will be alone for 2 weeks!! The movers come next weekend so once the hubby leave I need to finish all the little things and start living outta a suit case. Where am I going to sleep for 2 weeks? The floor with Daisy. I thought about staying with a friend but the alone time with no tv will be good. I can get caught up on some reading spoil Daisy like crazy with lots of walks and snuggles and just relax.
The BIL is moving into his new place this weekend, his girlfriend from New York is coming down for a couple of weeks so hes getting his place set up for when she is here.
Lots of changes in the next few weeks. I will be back with updates.... : )
Wednesday, June 13, 2007
My version of WTF Wednesday
I think I am going to try to make this weekly thing. I am sure as I get to Wyoming there will be plenty more pictures that I do not quite understand...lol So my MIL and I are sitting at an intersection this afternoon. (I called in sick today because my stomach was not feeling too good.. ok the truth was my stomach WAS not feeling well but I wanted to spend time with the MIL before we leave) Anyways we pull up to a very busy intersection as you can see and I glance over and say WHAT THE FUCK! My MIL laughs and says SHIT thats a lady on a horse she just pushed the walk button at the intersection.
So I laugh thinking only in California and I wait to get a good shot.
I wonder if her car broke down?
Monday, June 11, 2007
Such a slacker
So today it looks like everyone has "recovered" from there long weekends so today is my day to slack.
Oh yes. I never do this but today is an exception. Oh and I am also using the internet, printer and fax machine to apply for jobs in Wyoming while I pretend to be busy at work.
Oh yes today is a good day... lol but I also feel so sneaky...Well the way I look at it is I am doing all my work and everything is getting done so really "its not that bad" except for when your manager (who probably does not care anyways) walks passed my desk and I have 4 windows open with my resume, cover letter and the internet. And its weird because I would NEVER do anything like this on a usual day because I am too afraid of it coming back to haunt me and I still feel a little guilty.
I think I am over it.
Sunday, June 10, 2007
No worries
Went out and did my 6 miles today. Yeah legs are a little hurting!!
Friday, June 08, 2007
Just for sh*ts and giggles
Long story short they are incompetent and had charged us for the move and NEVER BOOKED THE FRIGGIN TRUCK!!! And then they try to say.." Oh no problem we can try to find someone to fill in??"" WHAT
Anyways busy putting out this fire.
Oh and for fun too just to add to my day....6 out of 8 people called in SICK!!! So needless to say today he HELL day for me at work, I need to do my own job and 6 other peoples!!!
Needed to take this moment out to vent!!
HAPPY FU&KING FRIDAY EVERYONE!!
Wednesday, June 06, 2007
I told you she was a star!!!
Can you believe that??
How the hell did this happen? Well about a month ago I posted an add on Craiglist about Daisy wanting a playmate. I post a little blurb about how we found her and how spoiled another pup would be and if anyone had a small breed that they were no longer in need of. Oh and I posted some pictures as well.
Well the casting director from Animal Planets new show called Pet finder emailed me about my add. Being the skeptic that I am I was a little leery but I thought, well I will call and see. Well it was Animal Planet and it was a production studio and this very nice lady told me all about the new show they are having to find pet owners dogs, or additional dogs to your family. What they do is send out a team of trainers and dog professionals to talk to you and size up your family and your pet. Then they help you with there recommendations find the perfect pet!!!
AND ITS HOSTED BY THE ELLEN DEGENERES SHOW!! She would come to OUR HOUSE!!!
So I was squealing in delight and she said we would be a PERFECT fit for the show....
BUT WE ARE MOVING OUT OF STATE!!!! And filming would not start till next month.... sniff sniff BUT HOW FRIGGIN COOL IS THAT???
I mean Daisy was almost famous.....
See how upset she is about it?? Well the lady did say she will keep my contact info and if anything comes up in Wyoming or they have a crew out there for something else she will call us.
Monday, June 04, 2007
It comes in 3's
And then I gave my notice.
Then the new girl who was hired to replace the 1st girl who left just gave her notice.
Umm yeah... and it does not effect me because I WILL BE GONE!!! WEEHOOO
I do feel a little bad about the others being left behind. I am sure I will get over that RIGHT QUICK but I do think I may miss this place. I have been looking online for jobs to apply for out in Wyoming and there are not too many to chose from. I did give my "official" notice today and it was proceeded with a very colorful compliment to me and my work ethic and business practices!! WEEHOO off to a good start and that compliment came from someone who lets just say "Has a little pull and status" within lets say a Gov position, (NO, not the president smart ass!!)
So today is a good day.. and I did my 5 miles yesterday I can barely walk today but its a good day!
On a bad note (cause there is ALWAYS a bad note) The hubby had been busily calling many apartment complexes to try to secure at least a few places before me move. Well yeah no one will take a dog and the ones that will are rent controlled and you have to make no money to live there (not that we would want to). So yeah Daisy is posing quite the issue. I offered to give her up and he cried like a baby...lol AS IF I could never do that now, she's our little baby. So the hunt continues....
** mental note to self, do not try to walk up stairs after having run 5 miles the day before. 1) Its just not going to happen, 2) Yes to lady in the walker, walking up the stairs is in fact LAUGHING at you***
Saturday, June 02, 2007
4 months 18 days and 10 hours!!
I HAVE A FRIGGIN COLD!!! AS FRIGGIN IF!! Ok for the record its been 70 all week last week then the last 4 days its been OVER 80 and I get a cold. Figures!!
But if you want to keep up with what I am doing this is my training schedule. Go ahead go have a look....
Ok finished laughing? Thinking I am crazy? Thinking I bit off more than I can chew?
Just a little teaser for those who are too lazy to click the link
Sunday 5 miles
Monday 3 miles
Tuesday Day off
Wednesday 3 miles
Thursday 3 miles
Friday Day off
Saturday 4 miles (walk)
So did you count that? Yep 18 miles my first week and that's only the start.
I am excited but nervous, so nervous I feel like I am going to die but I think if I just get past the first couple of weeks I will be fine. First week coming up only 22 to go!!
Thursday, May 31, 2007
George Carlin's Views on Aging
Do you realize that the only time in our lives when we like to get old is when we're kids? If you're less than 10 years old, you're so excited about aging that you think in fractions.
"How old are you?" "I'm four and a half!" You're never thirty-six and a half. You're four and a half, going on five! That's the key!!
You get into your teens, now they can't hold you back.
You jump to the next number, or even a few ahead.
"How old are you?" "I'm gonna be 16!" You could be 13, but hey, you're gonna be 16! And then the greatest day of your life . . . you BECOME 21. Even the words sound like a ceremony. YOU BECOME 21. YESSSS!!!
But then you turn 30. Oooohh, what happened there? Makes you sound like bad milk! He TURNED; we had to throw him out. There's no fun now, you're just a sour-dumpling. What's wrong? What's changed?
You BECOME 21, you TURN 30, then you're PUSHING 40. Whoa! Put on the brakes, it's all slipping away. Before you know it, you RE ACH 50 and your dreams are gone.
But wait!!! You MAKE IT to 60. You didn't think you would!
So you BECOME 21, TURN 30, PUSH 40, REACH 50 and MAKE IT to 60.
You've built up so much speed that you HIT 70! After that it's a day-by-day thing; you HIT Wednesday!
You get into your 80s and every day is a complete cycle; you HIT lunch; you TURN 4:30 ; you REACH bedtime and it doesn't end there.
Into the 90s, you start going backwards; "I Was JUST 92."
HOW TO STAY YOUNG
1. Throw out nonessential numbers. This includes age, weight and height. Let the doctors worry about them. That is why you pay "them."
2. Keep only cheerful friends. The grouches pull you down.
3. Keep learning. Learn more about the computer, crafts, gardening, whatever. Never let the brain idle. "An idle mind is the devil's workshop." And the devil's name is Alzheimer's.
4. Enjoy the simple things.
5. Laugh often, long and loud. Laugh until you gasp for breath.
6. The tears happen. Endure, grieve, and move on. The only person, who is with us our entire life, is ourselves. Be ALIVE while you are alive.
7. Surround yourself with what you love, whether it's family, pets, keepsakes, music, plants, hobbies, whatever.
Your home is your refuge.
8. Cherish your health : If it is good, preserve it. If it is unstable, improve it. If it is beyond what you can improve, get help.
9 Don't take guilt trips. Take a trip to the mall, even to the next county; to a foreign country but NOT to where the guilt is.
10. Tell the people you love that you love them, at every opportunity.
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
Monday, May 28, 2007
"Daddy of 'em ALL!"

So I have been doing a little looking around and research about Cheyenne Wyoming and it turns out they have this yearly even called FRONTIER DAYS and its THE LARGEST OUTDOOR RODEO AND WESTERN CELEBRATION! And you can imagine my surprise when I saw the bill of who's going to be playing at said LARGEST OUTDOOR RODEO AND WESTERN CELEBRATION??
It does not get any better than BON JOVI & DEF LEPPARD? Ok So check out this bill I do thinks I am going needs me some cowboy boots for this celebration!! YEEEHAAAAWWW
Sunday, May 27, 2007
When it rains it pours!!
Hubby reports to work June 25th so he is leaving California June 19th to go and scope out the area and find us somewhere to live. No worries I trust his judgement the last place he picked out before I moved here from Canada was BEAUTIFUL and we lived there for 3 years so I am not worried about anything there.
I am going to arrange for the movers to come June 24th because it takes about 2 weeks for our stuff to get there depending on weather and the company said they can still pick it up without and address and we can call it in mid way.
Well the other day the overheat light came on in my car. I turned off the car and it went away so I drove to work.
The next day the same thing so hubby booked me an appointment at the dealership to have them look at it. Well I went to said "appointment" and because it was a Saturday of a long weekend they would not be able to fit me in.
So I went to the shop that is right near the house and they said "We can not touch it because its a VW you need to take it to the dealership"
So I tried another dealership and it was the same thing.
So long weekend and my driving needs to be kept to a minimal not to mention the added expense if something is REALLY wrong is stressing me out.
Oh and then at work I found out that I am paid to date (I am staying till the 29th). Which means my last day worked is my last day of pay!! Yeah a bit stressful when you are moving and not going to have a job and still have bills to pay.
And poor Daisy is in heat and now we are going to have to have our couch cleaned before we leave because she has bleed all over it. Nice. An added expense that is not so cool right now.
And then there is the icing on the cake. This move is paid COMPLETELY by us. Yep so we are paying for the WHOLE move out of our own pockets because unfortunately the job posting did not also include relocation. But we both know and understand it will be better in the long run so we are going to suck it up for a few months till we are back on our feet and the reap the benefits of this move for the rest of our lives.
So I hate to say there will be no shoe shopping for the next 6 months. Yeah I know what are you all going to do??
These are my 2 best girlfriends. Salinna on the Left, me in the middle and Sara on the right. I have MANY more pictures to post so stay tunned!
Saturday, May 26, 2007
Tagged by Dixie
The Rules:
* Players start with 8 random facts about themselves.
* Those who are tagged should post these rules and their 8 random facts.
* Players should tag eight other people and notify them that they have been tagged.
Ok Randoms 8 Random facts:
1. The sound of someone clipping there nails is like nails on a chalk board to me. It makes me gag and gives me the shivers. (even when I do it myself) I try to tune it out when I am at the nail salons for my pedicures..UUGGG
2. I want to jump out of a plane and go bungee jumping (which I can not any more because of my back)
3. The smallest thing can make me cry. Except when I am at work (with the exception to Thursdays staff meeting where someone asks us to pray for their uncle who is dying in the hospital) And when I am mad. When I am frustrated (which has not been for awhile) I can cry too. Commercials, weddings the baby story on TLC.
4. I HATE those STUPID flat ballerina shoes... HATE UGG they are gross. And I used the word hate in the same sentence as SHOES so I REALLY do not like them.
5. I talk to myself in the car. And I have also noticed that I swear A LOT at traffic and bad drivers. It has become VERY apparent now that I drive a convertible how Loud I really am behind the wheel. Oh and I also sing out loud and do not care who is listening. Oh and maybe I dance a little too.
6. I like any kind of food. Serious. I am not a picky eater at all. Which is prevalent to the size of my ass. I am allergic to hot dogs, bologna and tomato soup (just soup though not sauces or tomatoes they are my FAV)
7. I drink LOTS of water. Serious I go through approx 8 bottles a day at work and then about 3 at home. Its the only thing I drink. No juice, no soda, no coffee. Yeah I know its strange.
8. I LOVE nice linens and LOVE great towels I have a closet full to prove it! (I worked in retail for a linen dept for 3 years)
Ok I tag
* Patty
* Magnolia Sun
* The Real Kid
* Changing It up
* T-Girl
* One Snarky Girl
* Jonathan
*Boobless Brigade Master
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
So we are home and Safe
WEHOOO we are moving to Wyoming. Oh and I checked some of the runs out there and they are all in and through the mountains. LOL I will post links later but they look pretty torturous!!
And its SO GOOD to be home, the vacation was a blast, it was fun to spend time with family and friends but so good to sleep in your own bed.
More later... I need to unpack and try to go through as much stuff as possible to get ride of before our move.....
Sunday, May 20, 2007
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
Big news update from Canada
Big news.
Hubby was offered a position in Cheyenne Wyoming. And we are moving. In less than a month and I am in Canada and I need to pack and get organized...lol
So when he is done all his calls I am going to call work and tell them I am coming back early so I can get as many hours as I can before we move and they can also start the hiring process because its Gov it TAKES FOREVER!! I had already warned my manager and explained how I was burned last time by giving too much notice and it biting me in the ass but she says they would not do the same thing.
So wish us luck!!
Cheyenne Wyoming here we come!! Friggin hell another move.
Tuesday, May 08, 2007
So many things to do
The good news is that all the shoes are in there individual bags sitting in the suitcase already, so at least all the important things are ready!!
And I have mostly taken out all the stuff I am going to bring all I need to do is confirm that I want to bring the items as I place them in my suitcase.
I just called and told the husband to take out the passports. Talk about being crazy and leaving it to the last minute..lol
It will all work out. OOOII OOOIIII (screams of excitement!!)
So I will maybe be MIA for a bit. But when I get back it will be LOTS of pictures with my 2 cameras. Oh yeah I forgot to tell you I bought another small cheap camera so I can take to the bars with me when we party like its 1999!!
Full recap on my return!! **grins** see you all soon!!
**** I emailed this from work when I should really be getting caught up on all my work before I leave for 3 weeks!! WEEHOOO***
Sunday, May 06, 2007
One Race down 100 more to go!!
lol So I did it. All 5km of it. It kicked my ass something fierce and if I had read that it WAS ALL FRIGGIN UPHILL!! I may have picked a race that was not so challenging for my first.
But it was awesome and amazing and beautiful at the beach.
So surreal really. There was this other girl I was pacing with (and she was WAY smaller than me and in WAY better shape) that I was cheering on the whole time even though myself I wanted to give up. It was a walk run combination and by the time I was done and go into the car I was saying out loud to myself (thanks Patty) "PWEEHHTT 3 miles, its not REALLY that bad..."
Saturday, May 05, 2007
Stupid stuff!!
We have been saving like crazy (well except for the shoe purchases) for our upcoming vacation. I have been working every Saturday so I can bank time so we will not loose any money because I still am not entitled to my vacation because I have to be in my position for 6 months. (when they hired me I told them I had prior commitments and needed 3 weeks off unpaid and they agreed. Even though we are going home for only 2 weeks the extra week is for ME!!)
Anyways 2 days ago I realized my car needs its service and oil change and then some guy tells me my front head light it burnt out. No big deal to change just a pain in the ass.
Then on the way to work this morning the hubby gets a flat! His car is not even 3 months old yet, but it looks like he had run over a bolt so he had to go get that fixed today on his lunch to the tune of $150. Which sucks because it takes away from our drinking money...lol Just kidding. Its just funny this all happens less than a week before we leave for vacation and both have almost 3 weeks off work.
Could it not have waited till we got back????
Just a pain in the ass UGGG
Friday, May 04, 2007
OOIII OOOIIII
And I have my first race coming up this weekend!! I am so excited! Its only 3 miles and I am going on my own just to see where I am at. It will be a good day and then after the race I have a pedicure and coutchie wax planned! My toes have look good for all my new shoes I will be sporting on my vacation.
I have picked 9 pairs so far that have to go. I mean THEY MUST go. And I have co-coordinated outfits to go with each pair of shoes much to the amusement of the husband as I strutted through the house in each outfit pointing out which shoes were new, what tops were new asking repeatedly " What do you think"
And his response without even looking at me "Cute, but how many outfits do you need?"
And THEN there are all the pretties shoes that I can borrow from Sal that I sent her for her birthday present...lol
WEEHOO This is going to be such a fun and fashionable vacation!~
Wednesday, May 02, 2007
1 WEEK!!!
This week is going FAST!! Only because I have so many things to do.
But a week from today we will be home, in Canada probably eating a GREAT dinner my dad is cooking up. Drinking some drinks getting caught up.
WEEHOOO I can not wait!!
Oh and on the work front everyone is starting to stress. With one person leaving the same week I am gone for 3 weeks everyone is finally coming to the realization that they are going to actually have to do some work. Like all day. And I will sit back and relax at some pub or friends house eating good food and having some good conversation!!
3 weeks Random? I thought you were only going home for 2 weeks? Well I am only going to be home for 2 weeks, but when I requested the time off I had requested 3 weeks because my best friend was coming out to visit, but when that did not happen I still decided to take the time off.
WEEHOOO only 4 more work days to go!
Monday, April 30, 2007
Surprises in the mail
WEEHOO Ok I love surprises!! And my good friend Patty who I am running the marathon with sent me a care package today FULL of surprises!! She sent goodies for me to try on my long runs and a really great book about running.
My favorite thing is the magnet for my fridge. I love it! Nothing like a little motivation to keep you going. Oh and the ugly socks (even Patty says so) are for my race this Sunday that I am doing on my own.
THANKS PATTY!!!
Oh you do you like the funny I cut out of the newspaper??
Be careful what you wish for!!
Since I have started I have let on about some of the people I work with I do not like. They gave me a REALLY hard time when I first started. See I am the type of person who likes to ask a lot of questions so that I know for next time. Well they would either just give me the min amount of information or not tell me all of what I needed to do so I would make a mistake. I caught on to them very quickly but within 3 days I needed to go to my manager about issues I was having. They (when I they I am saying there were 2 in particular) were rude to customers and myself, so bad so that customers would comment that they were being rude. They also have BAD, BAD attendance issues. We are talking calling out sick at least 1 time a week for the ENTIRE time I have worked with them. Oh and coming in late 3 of the other days, not to mention one of them coaching the other (with me standing there) how to go out on workman's comp for a carpel tunnel sore wrist thing to get time off of work.
We are talking horrible people here.
Anyways time has passed and because I stood my ground with them they have sort of grown on me the attendance issues still DRIVE ME CRAZY but I realize there is nothing I can do other than always get here on time and not worry about them. My performance and work ethics will be a reflection of my character.
We have a good work relationship now but it took us some time to get here and now one of them is leaving. For good. And I have very mixed feelings about it not that they are leaving because the opportunity that they are leaving for is a better one.
And I guess you could say I have sort of had a "little" feeling about the situation by picking up bits and pieces of conversations ect. Well I told the hubby about it about a month ago that its what I was thinking and guess what. It happened.
And now I will not only have to do my own work but also pick up the slack for the work that is not getting done but the timing IS SO BAD! I leave for vacation in 6 more work days, this person leaves in 2 weeks with 3 days off in those 2 weeks.
Its so weird too, because just before one of them leaves I start to see a different side of her. The caring mother, kind person not such a rude hard ass I thought she was.
Always too late huh?
Our manager is on vacation till the day before I leave so her duties will not be taken care of till things get sorted out so I am going to come back from vacation with PILES of work on my desk...
But my outlook is WEEHOOO I am going on vacation for 3 weeks and I get to look forward to all the over time for more vacations!!! Ha ha, I could put some more time in the bank to take another long vacation this year!!!.. WEEHOOOO
Sunday, April 29, 2007
The view of my street this morning
So I got up at 6am for my run. Lets just say I am realizing I may have bit off more than I can chew.
26.2 miles is the length of a full marathon.
1.3 miles length I can actually run without dying, .2 miles distance that I can actually run outside on regular ground and not the tread mill.
27 weeks to get my distance up, but I am not even going to get upset about it. Even if I walk and it takes me 8 hours to finish I am going to do this!!
It was amazing being out there this morning, I was the only one out it felt almost a little surreal actually, the fog made it really calm. I think I like this stuff...
Saturday, April 28, 2007
Sorry I have been MIA

Could I ask for better weather to drive around with the to down?
Been busy with stuff. I still have not gotten into my closet to clean it out yet but at least I got started tonight.
I have been running and procrastinating about running. And icing my shins.
Tomorrows post should be a good one, I am headed out early with a friend and her 2 kids to the flee market and beach (did I mention it was 90 out today?) so I will be sure to take lots of pictures and have a post full of our adventures..
Hope all is well, I promise to get caught up with every ones blogs tomorrow.
Friday, April 27, 2007
A sign?
Well today is no exception. I am sitting at work (doing only what I need to to look busy) and everyone goes running to the windows "Oh my goodness look at the ducks"
We have HUGE fountains outside my work place but I have never seen ducks out there, so I go to the window to look in awe with everyone else and there are 2 HUGE Canadian geese, I give everyone the education that you know they are Canadian geese because of the stripe on there heads and everyone teases me "Hey do you think you could talk to them in Canadian".
So now I am feeling all nostalgic with these huge geese visiting me where I work to get me MORE excited for my trip.
I snuck out to take pictures of them and I will post them later. The were the biggest geese I have ever seen. It must be all the fast food they eat here in the states there is after all a huge obesity issue out here lol
Thursday, April 26, 2007
My Interview
Here are my answers
This is such a tough one. I really do not like to spend a lot of money on shoes, its a very personal thing and I can not shop on line so I would need to go to the mall and try them on and touch them. The most I have ever spent on a pair of shoes and it still makes me feel guilty is $100. The only reason I spent it, was they were the first pair of shoes EVER (still to this day) that when I saw them I squealed in delight and gasped and did a happy dance. I LOVE shoes it just bugs me to spend too much money on them
I think I would choose to be an actress of some sort. No one in particular but I have always wanted to do a movie. You see these stars and they say they have it so hard, I would just like to walk in there shoes. See how hard it is. Oh and also to get plastered all over the tabloids that would be fun if you had the choice it would all be over in a month. I would do things just for the shock value like buy 100 tubes of hemorrhoid cream in a see through bag from the pharmacy just to see what they would say about it. Oh and make out like mad with Random people just to see the shit they would write
Oh I have to pick just one? Not sure about this. If I could spend all of my time it would be with different charities. I would love to do more work with The Red Cross I wish I could get them organized and I would probably join the Peace Corp and habitat for humanity. I have tried to become a Big Sister but because I am not an American citizen they will not let me. This is also true for the Peace Corp. I would love to just be part of something bigger than me. I have always been a volunteer for some sort of organization. I think being a volunteer speaks volumes of your character.
I am a pretty open book. I may not ever tell, actually I think I have? I would say telling her I still sleep with my baby blanket. That and feet really gross me out. So much so when one of the ladies I work with wheres flip flop heals and her hammer feet are all out, I spend most of the day holding back gags and dry heaves. Oh and I used to make people wear socks in my pool.
My hubby, hes my rock and my center. I could not ever see my life without him, I think with him I could do anything and we could get through anything. I would also need the Internet that way I am never really that far away.
Oh and my shoe collection of coarse.lol just kidding
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I can not believe it 2 WEEKS!!
BUT WEEHOOOO
Oh and my birthday is October 1st. I don't think I have mentioned it since my last post. SO WEEHOOO
Marathon update: because I am sure you are all holding your breath about it..lol So I have been training 2 miles a day. And I have the shin splits to prove it. But each day gets better so I keep pushing along. I have the whole month of May to get my miles up. 2 is good for me right now but I bet any day now I will be doing 3. By the end of this week I will have ran with a combination of walking, 10 miles.
That's half way the distance that I drive to work.... The marathon is 26.2 miles and I have no illusion about the miles that I will put in from now till then. Its 501 to be exact but that only starts from June 3 (the official start of the marathon training) so all the miles I do from now till then are just an aperitif (appetizer for all those who don't speak French)
It does not matter that I wobble when I walk. Its cute really it goes with my big round body..
Tuesday, April 24, 2007
I wonder what he does when I am not home
She wont drink the beer but she LOVES the condensation off of the bottles. Shes so cute she does the same thing with water, if I am drinking out of a water bottle shes squirming around that she wants some so I pour some in the cap and she drinks it like its chocolate or something. I should get it on video its so cute.
I just found out my manager is going on vacation this Thursday and then she is back for 1 day before I leave. Hell this is going to be fun considering the shit I put up with at work when she is there I can not imagine what I will be put through when she is not. Oh well nothing can bring me down, all I have to do is show up do the min amount of work to get paid and then go home. Just like the rest of them.
Monday, April 23, 2007
My Weekend
We did a little shopping and got caught up, we have not seen each other in 4 years so it was nice to see her mom again and chat. This was the ceiling at the restaurant.
Saturday, April 21, 2007
Ok the BIG SECRET!!
So I have been telling myself for years that I want to run a marathon, but why now? Well Oct 1st I will be turning the big 30. Yeah 30 so now is a better time than any and my friend Mrs. Patty will also be running her first full marathon as well as her BIG birthday celebration so we are going to celebrate together and both run together our first full marathons. WEEHOO I am so excited. Patty will probably run way faster and that's fine with me, this is something I am doing for me.
So its the Detroit Marathon and its Oct 21st. Exactly 6 months from today, exactly 6 months for me to train (they offer a GREAT program for beginners) and I am so excited and nervous and this is such a huge thing. I have committed and this and I am already signed up through the help of Mrs Patty and it is going to happen even if I have to walk across the finish line. This is HUGE for me its some thing I am doing for myself. Something I have been wanting to do forever.
So there you have it. A Marathon. Me running 26 miles **mostly running**
I am squealing with excited on the inside. Time to go run. : )
Friday, April 20, 2007
Weekend to do list
* Work a few hours Saturday to bank time for vacation
* Take Daisy to the dog park
* Go through closet (try things on, get ride of some things, plan outfits)
* Have dinner with friend who is in town from Canada
* Update blogs and catch up
* Check out DSW one more time just to make sure I did not miss anything
* Call mom
* Call dad
* Make list of stuff needed for trip (hubby needs some new t-shirts I DO NOT need anything else!! Well maybe just some new panties and stuff)
* Do laundry
* Snuggle the hubby
* Try on all outfits for trip including shoes and prance around asking hubby "do you like this?" "Is this cute" " WEHEOO we are going on vacation"
* Sign new lease (we figure we are not buying in the next year anyways)
* Upload more pictures to facebook (so addicting)
* Make a training plan for my running
* Drive around neighbourhood to make running path so I can draw map for hubby so he will know where I am at all times.
* Do pilates
* Tell you all the big secret I have but I have to talk to the hubby about it first (wink wink Patty)
Thursday, April 19, 2007
Just chilling
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
Vote for ME!!
Twilight zone
The weirdest things keep happening to me.
1. I started to run again. I mean serious. As if
2. An old friend from 15 years ago and I are talking again. Like no time has even passed.
3. I am leaving for vacation and do not have to work for almost 3 weeks.
4. My neighbor who I hardly know but have talked to on about 4 occasions asked me to be her maid of honor at her shotgun wedding (literally she's 3 months pregnant) and I had to deflect the invitation like I did not understand it. Then she asked again. So I told her we would talk about it closer to the day. And for some reason I feel bad about it, I feel bad for her, 2 weeks ago when we talked (our dogs play together) she had broken up with her boyfriend and kicked him out because he had a drug issue and she thought it was for the better blah blah, and now they are getting married and buying a house. Interesting. And what's so interesting is for some reason complete strangers and weddings are drawn to me. Serious our last place we lived at our neighbors who we talked to about 3 times invited us to their wedding, and then checked back 4 times to make sure we were coming. So we went and it was beautiful but seeing how we did not know even there last names we just stayed for the ceremony and they gave our gift to a family member and snuck out. They came to see why we did not stay for the reception THE NEXT DAY, I lied I said I had felt really ill. So weird.
5. People I work with are like drones, they come to work and do the most minimal amount of work to get by and talk about there "glamorous" lives )(read: boob jobs, liposuction and divorces) like its EVERYONE'S business and they have no problems with it.
6. I gained back 3 pounds over night. What the hell? Is that supposed to keep me motivated or tell me to stop eating sweets?? Friggin hell
Monday, April 16, 2007
Did you know?
Yeah I need help.
Also did you know that I CAN FIT BACK INTO STUFF I WORE 2 YEARS AGO? Before I got all fat?
See the thing is I was waiting before trying anything on again. Why? Well because I did not want to be discouraged so I kept wearing the jeans that were getting to big and falling off until yesterday where I noticed that I had to keep pulling them back on and then I could pull them completely off without unbuttoning or zipping. So I went back into the closet of doom and pulled out some of my favs AND THEY ALL FIT!! Yep so I am on the right path. Here I was all worried about everyone at home taking one look at me and being "Well she really does look like she got married!" all fat ass and everything.
So I am back into my old jeans, which means that its time to clean the closet once again (with the exception of the shoes come on people) I tried on all my old favorite pants that I could not get over my thighs 4 months ago and I have managed to wiggle them over my fat ass. (what I thought the sausage look was in??) Just kidding they fit.
So this running thing is working out, and now if I just start Pilates everyday I should be in good shape.
15 pounds in 3 months not bad. Could you imagine if I actually dieted? I would be super fabulous and skinny... Yeah right I love my sweets too much!
Sunday, April 15, 2007
Weekend re-cap
That thing called Facebook has put me back in touch with a lot of old people from my life. Its so refreshing really and so much fun seeing who has gotten married and had babies. My crazy old single white female room mate had a baby which is really a trip, seeing REALLY old pictures of me and friends from elementary school.
Other than working OT this weekend (so I can bank time for my vacation) I just spent lots of time at the dog park and with the hubby.
I did watch the movie The Holiday and Blood Diamond which were both pretty good movies.
Friday, April 13, 2007
For all you pet owners
9:30 am - A car ride! My favorite thing!
9:40 am - A walk in the park! My favorite thing!
10:30 am - Got rubbed and petted! My favorite thing!
12:00 pm - Milk bones! My favorite thing!
1:00 pm - Played in the yard! My favorite thing!
5:00 pm - Dinner! My favorite thing!
7:00 pm - Got to play ball! My favorite thing!
8:00 pm - Wow! Watched TV with the people! My favorite thing!
11:00 pm - Sleeping on the bed! My favorite thing!
The Cat's Diary:
Day 983 of my captivity.
My captors continue to taunt me with bizarre little dangling objects.
They dine lavishly on fresh meat, while the other inmates and I are fed hash or some sort of dry nuggets. Although I make my contempt for the rations perfectly clear, I nevertheless must eat something in order to keep up my strength. The only thing that keeps me going is my dream of escape. In an attempt to disgust them, I once again vomit on the carpet.
Today I decapitated a mouse and dropped its headless body at their feet. I had hoped this would strike fear into their hearts, since it clearly demonstrates my capabilities. However, they merely made condescending comments about what a "good little hunter" I am. Bastards!
There was some sort of assembly of their accomplices tonight. I was placed in solitary confinement for the duration of the event. However, I could hear the noises and smell the food. I overheard that my confinement was due to the power of "allergies." I must learn what this means, and how to use it to my advantage.
Today I was almost successful in an attempt to assassinate one of my tormentors by weaving around his feet as he was walking. I must try this again tomorrow, but at the top of the stairs.
I am convinced that the other prisoners here are flunkies and snitches. The dog receives special privileges. He is regularly released, and seems to be more than willing to return. He is obviously retarded. The bird must be an informant. I observe him communicate with the guards regularly. I am certain that he reports my every move. My captors have arranged protective custody for him in an elevated cell, so he is safe. For now!
Finally
Which means I should be getting it soon! Which is GOOD news, it also means that I will have an extra copy of my birth certificate and marriage cert to keep in a safe place.
But its always better to be safe the sorry.
Oh and I am thinking of getting my boobs done. No not implants but having them reduced, these friggin dd's are KILLING me and my back. I think a nice full B cup would be cute. My boobs are so big and heavy that when I take off my bra they actually hurt as well as the bones in my shoulders have scarred dents in them from my bra straps. Not to mention it would be cool as hell to never have to wear a bra again and insurance covers it 100%. So I have some thinking to do about it, I think I am going wait until I lose 30 more pounds and get healthier before I even look into it, I want to be 190% certain I want to do it, all I can see now is how bad it is actually going to get over the years, if I nip it now then I will not have these issues later.
Thursday, April 12, 2007
The new pretties
Conversations with hubby
(In all honesty the laptop had been on the last strings for a few months now and we knew this was coming sooner or later)
Me "Oh well then DSW is having an extra 30% of clearance sale so I am going to stop by after work"
Hubby... Long Pause.... "Your only doing this because I bought a computer right?"
Me "No "not completely" the reason"
Ha ha... No serious though, Patty sent me a heads up about the sale and I want to check it out, I did however promise I would not buy anything unless I TOTALLY loved them because I am VERY picky about shoes. That and I am aloud 2 more pairs for our trip.
So we will see how well this goes and I will be that crazy lady taking pictures in the store for all you crazies that really want to understand what goes on in my head!! LMAO
Fingers crossed I find the perfect pair and never have to shop for shoes again....(as if) I may however have a shoe auction before I leave from Canada and auction off all my pretties so I can come home with money to buy some more. LOL
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Sappy Post
I see old people.
I see young people.
I see sick and dying people (they tell me this too)
Life is a gift and each day I appreciate the people I still have in my life, I am thankful for so much.
What brought all this sappiness on? I had a father who is 92 years old come in with his son today. They were both pretty frail but so spunky and full of life. I hope to be like that when I am 92, joking and poking at each other teasing each other.
Its made my day, already and I just got here.... Oh and on the way to work in traffic I sneezed, and the car beside me said bless you. : )
Monday, April 09, 2007
Reason 58709709 I love my husband
Sunday, April 08, 2007
Blast from the past!!
Remember this post? When I was trying to track down an old friend?? Well this was the other best friend that I was also searching for!So there is this thing called FACEBOOK, its sort of like a myspace where you can "connect" with friends only better. Anyways an OLD friend of mine sent me a friend request and I screamed.
We were best friends all through elementary school and into high school until we got into a little trouble. Well not really, ok so one night I begged my mom to let me have all my friends sleep over, at the time there were 3 of us so me, Sarah and this girl Lisa (the one who contacted me) decided we would sneak out and steal Sarah's moms car. We were 15 at the time and we thought it was a good idea, not only that we thought it would be a great idea in said stolen car to sit on the sides of the car hanging out the window dukes of hazard style and drive like maniacs.
Well we got caught and were brought home by the police, but seeing how we grew up in Canada and this was 15 years ago before kids really started to get into shit we were taken home in police cars to our parents and that was the end of it. Well Lisa's parents wanted this lesson to stick and the next day shipped her off on a flight 2000 miles away to live with her grandparents so she would no longer be around me or Sarah because we were bad influences on her.
We sent letters but never spoke again UNTIL TODAY!! Can you imagine, not speaking to someone who you were joined at the hip with for 6 years and then 15 years later picking up where you left off, we had emailed to start but it was too much work and so many questions? It was so strange and great and life is so short and I am so excited about rekindling this relationship. She sounds EXACTLY the same and I am so blessed to have her back in my life. When I go home in May she is going to make a trip to Ottawa so we can get together.
15 years. Wow how things change but also stay the same.....
Saturday, April 07, 2007
Ok maybe just a bit competitive?
So what does an almost 30 has not "really" run since high school WAY outta shape has not been to the gym in 2 weeks do???
SHE TRIES TO KEEP UP!!
And I had the BEST workout in FOREVER! I came home all red faced and pumped, I gave up after a mile but the fact that I kept up for a bit and we had the same pace makes me think I would get a way better workout if I had a running partner. I was AMAZED at how quick I fell into a rhythm that for some reason I can never find when I try to run alone. Weird how that works, so now I am changing the tunes on my MP3 player and going to try for the next few weeks to get my mile up just so I can look at even trying to finish a 1/2 marathon.
Thursday, April 05, 2007
The crack that feeds my addiction.
THE CARE PACKAGE HAS ARRIVED!!!
So this was it. My bestest friends birthday present. Its pretty friggin sweet if I do say so myself!! And let me tell you how hard it was to pack up all those pretty shoes!!! I cried a little, but then it gives me excuses to by more...lol Which I am working on the hubby and I have agreed I can buy 3 more pairs before our vacation so I have to pick carefully! But I will have all these pretties to wear when I visit! Are the purses not the coolest??
Wednesday, April 04, 2007
Because I know y'all love pictures

How can you not love a mug like that.Does it all make sense now why we had to keep her? Am I acting like a dotting parent? I love this friggin mut so much shes so cute and has such a personality on her!!
She loves to sleep in, she eats the ugly shoes (only mine for some reason) she runs around crazy with her head cut off, she wags her whole body when you come home. She LOVES my blanket, that none of my "real" friends or family will even touch....lol Yeah shes a keeper.
Oh and yes that is her in the bed.... I am hopeless.

I can not figure out how to not have her eyes red except for in these 2 pictures...I'll figure it out
Tuesday, April 03, 2007
Look Whats in the mail!!
FRIGGIN PASSPORT CANADA!!!
Well I FINALLY got through with 6 days of trying and held for 45 minutes, when I finally spoke to someone they advised me that they are only processing applications that were received JAN 17th. Which means they had no record of mine in the system and would not FOR ANOTHER 3 weeks. Ok this means we are now pushing it so what does a good daughter do?
I called my mom.
See when you apply for a passport in Canada they need your original birth certificate, my current passport (Expires April 30) as well as my marriage certificate so basically I am in the US with no ID to prove I am Canadian and no marriage cert to prove I am married.
Oh yeah good times. So I am going to get my mom (always trustworthy) to go to get a copy of my birth certificate as well as my marriage certificate so that IN CASE OF EMERGENCY I can still travel. But what REALLY beefed me is I asked the lady on the phone if there was a way to pay extra to have it sooner and there is not.
Also I asked what would happen if I just let them process it and then my travel date is here and I still have not gotten my passport could I get an emergency travel document to travel with. And she did not know. Also I asked if I could get my documents back so I could just apply out here because when I originally applied they said processing was taking 20 days and now its 15 weeks and she said I would need a FEDEX account to get my documents back and it would take 2 weeks to find them and ship them!! WTF!!
Ok I am done bitching now.




