Sunday, January 31, 2010
Saturday, January 30, 2010
a hobby.
as i stated in my "about me" section, i day dream about moving back downtown. in my spare time, i even look at houses and pretend that i could buy them. the only problem is, i fall in love with one every now and then. here is my current love...
ughh...a tin roof...i need it!
and look at all those arches....
victorian period cabinets...
did i mention i need this house?
ok are you ready for the best part? ok brace yourself...
ahhhhh perfection.
ughh...a tin roof...i need it!
and look at all those arches....
victorian period cabinets...
did i mention i need this house?
ok are you ready for the best part? ok brace yourself...
it has two staircases! some of my fondest childhood memories take place in a back stairwell.
the other best part...the crazy harlequin tile floors.
i need this house.
except the kitchen is missing this...
ahhhhh perfection.
truly an observation from the couch.
is there anything more powerful than snow? obviously there is, but I love how tiny white flakes have the ability to combine forces and shut down cities. as the first few flakes fall, i wonder if they laugh at our excitement knowing they are about to stage a coup.
my snow day started off great. the little dog woke the pastor up at 6:30 and not me. as they crawled back into bed, i asked, "any snow?"
"yea. loads. frank peed on the floor," was his response.
i fell back asleep knowing that today would be a wonderful day on the couch.
my snow day started off great. the little dog woke the pastor up at 6:30 and not me. as they crawled back into bed, i asked, "any snow?"
"yea. loads. frank peed on the floor," was his response.
i fell back asleep knowing that today would be a wonderful day on the couch.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
for those inquiring minds...
franklin and i are best friends again.
spending the day on the couch together.
its no fun feeling sick, but it helps to have a buddy...
Monday, January 25, 2010
friends don't let friends roll in poo.
sometimes we don't get along with our friends...
infact, we are just downright mean. this is franklin. he got a bath today after going outside and rolling in poo.
why little dog? why?
Sunday, January 24, 2010
and the verdict is...
so, i didn't make moment of flight.
ya win some, ya lose some.
but don't you worry... there will be more crazy try out adventures to come.
here's congrats to me and elana for giving it a try!
i guess they did see us walk the run after all.
ya win some, ya lose some.
but don't you worry... there will be more crazy try out adventures to come.
here's congrats to me and elana for giving it a try!
i guess they did see us walk the run after all.
Friday, January 22, 2010
tis the season to be freezing.
its funny how the cold can make you start to go crazy. i spent a good part of the after noon looking at uggs online dreaming of putting my icy toes down into the plush inside of those "moon boots".
side note...they really do look like astronaut shoes. do you think astronauts' feet get cold? maybe uggs should be official nasa space shoes. just a thought.
anyway, my feet are so cold i am considering digging through my closet and pulling out the pink i uggs i would usually deny owning. even though i think they are rather funny shoes, i want these...
side note...they really do look like astronaut shoes. do you think astronauts' feet get cold? maybe uggs should be official nasa space shoes. just a thought.
anyway, my feet are so cold i am considering digging through my closet and pulling out the pink i uggs i would usually deny owning. even though i think they are rather funny shoes, i want these...
oh well... due to our budget, i guess i'll sport my old pink ones if i really get desperate.
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
just another first...
the little dog finally got his hairs cut.
it was a traumatic experience. i got up at 7 am, our usual potty time, to take him to the groomer. he was a little upset and very confused when we didn't get back in bed, but got in the car. he looked at me over the girl's shoulder as she carried back and i almost cried. i explained to them that he is my best friend and has never been in a kennel. they promised me that he would be fine and that they would call me as soon as he was done. i headed back home and crawled back into bed with out my buddy.
it was awful.
at around 10:00 the dog groomer called and told me i could come get my puppy. when i got there, the little dog was so angry with me he wouldn't look at me. we got in the car and headed home. franklin cried louder than i have ever heard him do so. we got home and made friends again after i fed him a few treats (don't tell the pastor. treats are not allowed for anything but tricks by his rules. my rules are a little different. in my book, you get treats just for being you.) now, we are asleep on the couch.
life as usual, just with shorter hair.
it was a traumatic experience. i got up at 7 am, our usual potty time, to take him to the groomer. he was a little upset and very confused when we didn't get back in bed, but got in the car. he looked at me over the girl's shoulder as she carried back and i almost cried. i explained to them that he is my best friend and has never been in a kennel. they promised me that he would be fine and that they would call me as soon as he was done. i headed back home and crawled back into bed with out my buddy.
it was awful.
at around 10:00 the dog groomer called and told me i could come get my puppy. when i got there, the little dog was so angry with me he wouldn't look at me. we got in the car and headed home. franklin cried louder than i have ever heard him do so. we got home and made friends again after i fed him a few treats (don't tell the pastor. treats are not allowed for anything but tricks by his rules. my rules are a little different. in my book, you get treats just for being you.) now, we are asleep on the couch.
life as usual, just with shorter hair.
Monday, January 18, 2010
who needs grammar?
in case you haven't noticed...
i clearly did not learn anything in school.
my posts are a mess!
i clearly did not learn anything in school.
my posts are a mess!
my own personal ironman
so here's the update...
1. the dance class - i did fine. not a whole lot to say here. but kind of funny...i was sweating after 15min of the 4 hour audition. oh man not looking so good.
2. the wall - i have to say i was pretty impressed with myself. i got my butt up that thing. surprisingly i wasn't so bad.
3. SURPRISE SHUTTLE RUNS....ew gross. slowest one. i am NOT a runner.
4. 3.3 mile run- walked 92% of it. so this is just crazy that anyone could complete this after completeing steps 1-3. well, i was not one of them. the second i got outside, my muscles turned to stone and i just decided i didn't care to put myself through that. instead elana and i just walked, running here and there a little, and chatted about how we thought everyone else did. kinda funny. just a really fun time with her. we laughed and talked about how crazy we are for thinking we could do this. we also complained...a lot. i think it got us through it.
so this update is a little late considering that i now know the outcome...
elana and i both got called back...what? did they see us walking? hello. we did not run.
hmmm, now seeing that we didn't have to, i am super glad we didn't, because we would have been scrapped off the road for sure.
i guess i will have to figure out how to get my butt back up that wall again on wednesday. no promises here.
ok so if you know me, you know i am big on liberating moments. for example, i love all womens' gym, because it is a free liberation zone for women of all body types to wear as much or as little as they want and feel comfortable and confident. i walk through the gym laughing at large women in little shorts, but at the same time i am begining to understand the phrase, "you go girl".
so here's for my liberating moment...
at one point we were asked to get ourselves over the wall. ok flash back to all team building activites and times of being the kid who has to be hoisted over the wall by atleast 4 people. so, i ran at the wall...lept through the air...and somehow found myself at the top gripping the ledge with my fingers. then, like a fat kid crawling out of a swimming pool, i flung my leg over and rolled onto the platform at the top. i couldn't help but stand at the top, look down, and think...you go girl.
1. the dance class - i did fine. not a whole lot to say here. but kind of funny...i was sweating after 15min of the 4 hour audition. oh man not looking so good.
2. the wall - i have to say i was pretty impressed with myself. i got my butt up that thing. surprisingly i wasn't so bad.
3. SURPRISE SHUTTLE RUNS....ew gross. slowest one. i am NOT a runner.
4. 3.3 mile run- walked 92% of it. so this is just crazy that anyone could complete this after completeing steps 1-3. well, i was not one of them. the second i got outside, my muscles turned to stone and i just decided i didn't care to put myself through that. instead elana and i just walked, running here and there a little, and chatted about how we thought everyone else did. kinda funny. just a really fun time with her. we laughed and talked about how crazy we are for thinking we could do this. we also complained...a lot. i think it got us through it.
so this update is a little late considering that i now know the outcome...
elana and i both got called back...what? did they see us walking? hello. we did not run.
hmmm, now seeing that we didn't have to, i am super glad we didn't, because we would have been scrapped off the road for sure.
i guess i will have to figure out how to get my butt back up that wall again on wednesday. no promises here.
ok so if you know me, you know i am big on liberating moments. for example, i love all womens' gym, because it is a free liberation zone for women of all body types to wear as much or as little as they want and feel comfortable and confident. i walk through the gym laughing at large women in little shorts, but at the same time i am begining to understand the phrase, "you go girl".
so here's for my liberating moment...
at one point we were asked to get ourselves over the wall. ok flash back to all team building activites and times of being the kid who has to be hoisted over the wall by atleast 4 people. so, i ran at the wall...lept through the air...and somehow found myself at the top gripping the ledge with my fingers. then, like a fat kid crawling out of a swimming pool, i flung my leg over and rolled onto the platform at the top. i couldn't help but stand at the top, look down, and think...you go girl.
Sunday, January 17, 2010
being very brave today...
i have a confession to make. i never do things that i am not 100% sure that i will succeed at. today that changes.
before i make any decision that requires me to display any ability in front of people, i am always prepared and have made sure i am fully equipped. today, elana and i are trying out for moment of flight for dogtown dance theater opening in may. i have to admit, i am TOTALLY not fully equipped for this.
the audition looks like this...
1. dance class- ok you might think this i could do, being a dance teacher, but i have not danced myself in years
2. running up a wall- no explaination necessary here if you have met me.
3. a 3.3 mile run outside thru the city- ok so i didn't train and yesterday i almost passed out after two miles
i am very scared and might die. however, i told myself i would try out and i am going to follow through. i don't do things like this.
ever.
ever. ever.
never. ever. ever.
i think you get the point.
update planned for later if i survive...
before i make any decision that requires me to display any ability in front of people, i am always prepared and have made sure i am fully equipped. today, elana and i are trying out for moment of flight for dogtown dance theater opening in may. i have to admit, i am TOTALLY not fully equipped for this.
the audition looks like this...
1. dance class- ok you might think this i could do, being a dance teacher, but i have not danced myself in years
2. running up a wall- no explaination necessary here if you have met me.
3. a 3.3 mile run outside thru the city- ok so i didn't train and yesterday i almost passed out after two miles
i am very scared and might die. however, i told myself i would try out and i am going to follow through. i don't do things like this.
ever.
ever. ever.
never. ever. ever.
i think you get the point.
update planned for later if i survive...
Friday, January 15, 2010
chew on this...
call me crazy, but i love the dentist.
i went to the dentist today for the first time in five years. yep FIVE years. i don't know why people hate it so much. i only went because i was sure i had atleast four cavities and learned that i find the dentist kind of relaxing. i mean maybe it is the early 90s decor, including a turquoise and pink faux finish wallpaper, or maybe its the dull roar of mumbled voices and light 98 playing in the background. i realize i am one of few who share this same affection, but personally i think the reason i love it so much is lying back in the chair and having people pick at my teeth, floss, and brush.
i mean think about this with me... it is atleast an hour of pure relaxation!
oh and by the way... no cavities!
i went to the dentist today for the first time in five years. yep FIVE years. i don't know why people hate it so much. i only went because i was sure i had atleast four cavities and learned that i find the dentist kind of relaxing. i mean maybe it is the early 90s decor, including a turquoise and pink faux finish wallpaper, or maybe its the dull roar of mumbled voices and light 98 playing in the background. i realize i am one of few who share this same affection, but personally i think the reason i love it so much is lying back in the chair and having people pick at my teeth, floss, and brush.
i mean think about this with me... it is atleast an hour of pure relaxation!
oh and by the way... no cavities!
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
like peas and carrots
i am not sure what the dog whisperer or even stephen would say about my ability to be "alpha dog", but franklin and i are best buds...we share everything.
last night we went to bed very early because i had a terrible headache. after a few hours, i got out of bed to get some water and franklin, who was out cold on my pillow, didn't seem to notice i had even moved. i came back to bed with the water and had a few sips. this got the little man's attention. he perked right up very interested. it occurred to me that his nose was very dry and that he might be thirsty too. like a good best friend, i offered him some water(don't worry no plans to drink after him). he shoved his tiny nose down the cup and proceeded to gulp the whole thing! i laughed and gave him a kiss. then, we both laid back down on the same pillow and went back to sleep. i can't believe i love having a little dog. maybe there is hope for me to one day be able to love a child, but don't hold your breath.
ok so it's obvious that i love the little dog. i'll try to say something nice about the pastor one day so he doesn't get jealous...
last night we went to bed very early because i had a terrible headache. after a few hours, i got out of bed to get some water and franklin, who was out cold on my pillow, didn't seem to notice i had even moved. i came back to bed with the water and had a few sips. this got the little man's attention. he perked right up very interested. it occurred to me that his nose was very dry and that he might be thirsty too. like a good best friend, i offered him some water(don't worry no plans to drink after him). he shoved his tiny nose down the cup and proceeded to gulp the whole thing! i laughed and gave him a kiss. then, we both laid back down on the same pillow and went back to sleep. i can't believe i love having a little dog. maybe there is hope for me to one day be able to love a child, but don't hold your breath.
ok so it's obvious that i love the little dog. i'll try to say something nice about the pastor one day so he doesn't get jealous...
this is us.
Monday, January 11, 2010
4th love of my life
ok i just have to say...
i LOVE reality tv! i mean where would i be without it...
i LOVE reality tv! i mean where would i be without it...
something for me to ponder...
can i really say to people that i work in an office and have the right picture come to their minds?
i think that the answer is no. right now, i am sitting at my desk trying to get things finished and "lets hear it for the boy" is blaring over and over again the room attached to my office accompanied by the sound of children. clearly this environment is not conducive to productivity.
i have attached a picture so that you can better understand my reality...
this is the view from my desk. it is anything but typical.
i think the only thing i might successfully accomplish today is the memorization of the lyrics to "let's hear it for the boy"
here they are in case you were curious...
(i'll have you know these are not copied and pasted)
my baby he dont talk sweet
he ain't got much to say
but he loves me, loves me, loves me
i know that he loves me anyway
and maybe he dont dress fine
but i dont really mind
because every time he pulls me near
i just want to cheer
lets hear it for the boy
lets give the boy a hand
lets hear it for my baby
you know you go to understand
whoa, maybe he's no romeo
but he's my lovin one-man show
whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa
let's hear it for the boy
my baby may not be rich
he's wathcin every dime
but he loves me loves me loves
we always have a real good time
and maybe he sings off key
but thats alright by me
because what he does he does so well
makes me wanna yell
lets hear it for the boy
lets give the boy a hand
lets hear it for my baby
you know you go to understand
maybe hes no romeo
but hes my lovin one man show
whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa
lets hear it for the boy
hear it for the boy
lets give the boy a hand
lets hear it for my baby
you know you gotta understand
whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa
lets hear it for the boy
hear it for my man
let's hear it for my baby
i think that the answer is no. right now, i am sitting at my desk trying to get things finished and "lets hear it for the boy" is blaring over and over again the room attached to my office accompanied by the sound of children. clearly this environment is not conducive to productivity.
i have attached a picture so that you can better understand my reality...
this is the view from my desk. it is anything but typical.
i think the only thing i might successfully accomplish today is the memorization of the lyrics to "let's hear it for the boy"
here they are in case you were curious...
(i'll have you know these are not copied and pasted)
my baby he dont talk sweet
he ain't got much to say
but he loves me, loves me, loves me
i know that he loves me anyway
and maybe he dont dress fine
but i dont really mind
because every time he pulls me near
i just want to cheer
lets hear it for the boy
lets give the boy a hand
lets hear it for my baby
you know you go to understand
whoa, maybe he's no romeo
but he's my lovin one-man show
whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa
let's hear it for the boy
my baby may not be rich
he's wathcin every dime
but he loves me loves me loves
we always have a real good time
and maybe he sings off key
but thats alright by me
because what he does he does so well
makes me wanna yell
lets hear it for the boy
lets give the boy a hand
lets hear it for my baby
you know you go to understand
maybe hes no romeo
but hes my lovin one man show
whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa
lets hear it for the boy
hear it for the boy
lets give the boy a hand
lets hear it for my baby
you know you gotta understand
whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa
lets hear it for the boy
hear it for my man
let's hear it for my baby
Sunday, January 10, 2010
a precious moment with the little pups.
i gave franklin a bath tonight, which is his least favorite thing to do. he grips the side of the tub and cries looking like a sad wet rat. after the bath, he sprints around our house barking, he's just happy to be free really. Tonight our house is especially cold, so i put some towels in the dryer for after the bath. when i finally caught the little guy and wrapped him in the nice warm towel from the dryer, he calmed immediately accepting my gesture. Then, for the next 30 min he lay snoring in my arms like a baby. i know its too soon to say, but this moment might be a highlight of 2010.
here's the first thing i have to say.
the absolute first thing i have to say about life with a pastor is...
it stinks when you give them tons of good ideas and their blog is better than yours.
on the other hand, life with a little dog is always wonderful.
it stinks when you give them tons of good ideas and their blog is better than yours.
on the other hand, life with a little dog is always wonderful.
so here goes nothing...
ok so here is my blog and as i thought i would, i have no idea what to do with it.
so i think we'll start with this...
meet the pastor and the little dog.
so i think we'll start with this...
meet the pastor and the little dog.
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