You ever feel like you just don't have anything to write about on your blog? No? Your world is filled with happenings of interest for all? Well, that's great. You're awesome! (major sarcasm there)
I, however, come to read others' blogs every day and am just amazed at some of the great topics people write about or how they can take one incident or moment of their day and turn it into a complete post. Many of these posts even have photos capturing the moment. I usually end up forgetting our camera whenever we go somewhere cool. (Although, we went to the zoo the weekend we found out we are having a baby and I took the camera. I got busy and kept forgetting to take the camera to work or loading them at night, so here we are, almost three weeks later and no zoo post.) One might conclude that really, I'm just lazy and too afraid that my readers will think I can't write worth crap. And let's face it, I can't really. That's why I design.
But I look back over my week and try to decide if anything is worth writing about, like the fact that apparently being pregnant means I have to eat once an hour! That's right, can't seem to keep enough food through my esophagus to please my stomach, BUT I can not eat too much at once or I fear it will come back up. That hasn't happened yet, and (Lord help) I hope it doesn't! It also means I just want to SLEEP. ALOT. MOST OF THE DAY. AND I NEVER WANT TO GET OUT OF BED IN THE MORNING. Oh wait, that last part might not have anything to do with pregnancy.
What else happened this week? Well, on my weekly run to the newly planted garden with my 2-gallon watering can, I discovered that the rose bushes behind the garden did not die from the blistering sun and lack of rain known as last summer. Also, some hostas that we planted last summer are coming back! This makes me happy. Last year, we spent an entire weekend overhauling the front corner of our yard because it looked like the Amazon had exploded in that spot. So much work, so much sweat... then we plant all kinds of stuff and a drought comes. So everything died, shattering all hopes of ever having a green thumb. Well, this year, I am determined to make things grow. We planted everything with a few sprinkles of slow time-release plant food, plus I'm out there with Miracle Grow and water once a week. These babies had BETTER grow or I may never plant anything ever again. It's too much work not to see any results. But I am willing to work for results, so we'll see.
At work, our photo database has decided to go crazy, losing it's connection with 1,500 images. So my boss and I are having to go into the program and reconnect each image with the original on the server. It's a little time-consuming, and only one of us can work on it at a time (thus, I'm writing a blog and she's relinking photos - for now).
On a side note, The Office is coming on tonight, and my favorite summer show, "So You Think You Can Dance?", begins in less than one month!
Also, this is semi-old news, but apparently New Kids on the Block are making a come back. So here's some memories, just for the heck of it (and for laughs! Check out that kickin' choreography!).
That's all I've got. I hope you don't regret reading this too much!
Apr 24, 2008
Apr 21, 2008
Monday, Monday
I have a severe case of The Mondays.
It all started with the alarm clock, which I was not ready for. I just wanted to sleep... a LONG time. So when I finally crawled out of bed at 6:45, my shower went slower than it should have. You know, I'd probably save more water if I would just shower at night, because most times when I take one in the morning, I'm moving in slow motion.
After getting to work late, I got on the internet and surfed for a while. I'm waiting for photos for one job, bids back for another and the go-ahead to send another, so I've just been kind of moping around the office all morning. It doesn't help that I'm trying to be a good mommy-to-be by not inhaling my usual mug of coffee first thing in the morning. I need caffeine!
We had a great weekend with "the crew" that Chris graduated with, who also read and write blogs all day like me (well, not all day - we do have work to do). We went to a baseball game, ate some great food and got to catch up a bit. Then Sunday we climbed some rocks... well, I should say I watched while others climbed rocks. I climbed the first one, which was VERY easy as far as rock climbing goes, I'm sure, but I still freaked a little. I kept going, but my long fingernails didn't make for good grips on the rock, so I was just a spectator on the second rock. I will definitely try it again, this time with short fingernails! (BTW, I'm pretty sure you can catch more details about this weekend at The Prettiest Denny's Waitress later on) But our possible next gathering will include tubing and swimming, which makes me extremely happy. Anything having to do with water, I'm there!
But back on to The Mondays... Once everyone left Sunday, I was like a vegetable. We took the dogs to the park to run in a big field, which wore them out as well. So I cuddled with my dogs for about an hour, then with Chris a little while longer. Basically, I just want to go back to doing that right now! And I'm already counting down the days until next weekend. How sad is that?
Oh well, just one more hour before lunchtime. I can make it!
It all started with the alarm clock, which I was not ready for. I just wanted to sleep... a LONG time. So when I finally crawled out of bed at 6:45, my shower went slower than it should have. You know, I'd probably save more water if I would just shower at night, because most times when I take one in the morning, I'm moving in slow motion.
After getting to work late, I got on the internet and surfed for a while. I'm waiting for photos for one job, bids back for another and the go-ahead to send another, so I've just been kind of moping around the office all morning. It doesn't help that I'm trying to be a good mommy-to-be by not inhaling my usual mug of coffee first thing in the morning. I need caffeine!
We had a great weekend with "the crew" that Chris graduated with, who also read and write blogs all day like me (well, not all day - we do have work to do). We went to a baseball game, ate some great food and got to catch up a bit. Then Sunday we climbed some rocks... well, I should say I watched while others climbed rocks. I climbed the first one, which was VERY easy as far as rock climbing goes, I'm sure, but I still freaked a little. I kept going, but my long fingernails didn't make for good grips on the rock, so I was just a spectator on the second rock. I will definitely try it again, this time with short fingernails! (BTW, I'm pretty sure you can catch more details about this weekend at The Prettiest Denny's Waitress later on) But our possible next gathering will include tubing and swimming, which makes me extremely happy. Anything having to do with water, I'm there!
But back on to The Mondays... Once everyone left Sunday, I was like a vegetable. We took the dogs to the park to run in a big field, which wore them out as well. So I cuddled with my dogs for about an hour, then with Chris a little while longer. Basically, I just want to go back to doing that right now! And I'm already counting down the days until next weekend. How sad is that?
Oh well, just one more hour before lunchtime. I can make it!
Apr 17, 2008
Well
As some of you may have noticed, I've been a little quiet in the blogosphere for about a week now. Let's just say there's been a lot going on... and most definitely a lot of thinking going on.
What has my 3 1/2 pound brain been thinking about?
The fact that Chris and I are going to have a baby, that's what!
Yep, you read that correctly, folks. This is the first time I have actually written it down, and, frankly, when reading it, it kind of freaks me out all over again. See, this all happened when a man loved a woman... oh wait, wrong intro. You already know all of that! And if you don't, maybe we should talk about the birds and the bees sometime. Anyway, we found out Friday, but I just had my first visit with the obstetrician this morning, so I felt like today was a good day to announce it to you all. Of course, I could have written an e-mail, but I'm not entirely sure I have e-mail addresses for all of my lovely readers. Plus, you know, might as well TELL THE WORLD!
So Friday, I promptly called my family and then drove over to Barnes & Noble for the latest version of "What to Expect When You're Expecting." I spent much of the weekend (and am still in the process of course) reading this book and just trying to come to terms. I've realized that I'm happier and more excited about it than I thought I would be, but I'm still kind of freaking a little. Chris is excited (and if you know Chris, that means he smiled) and definitely not freaking as much as I am. I mean, we haven't been preventing it from happening on purpose, but when people asked if we were "trying," I just cringed a little inside. Not a big fan of the "lingo," both in religious aspects and with children/babies. We are perfectly happy with our little family now, but if a kid comes along, cool. That's pretty much been our attitude for over a year now.
So it wasn't a shocker, but that still doesn't prevent me from freaking out a little. Some of you have read about my fears of being a mother. But mind over matter, right? We can do this! We can guide another human being through this life and do a pretty good job... I hope!
The doctor's visit was pretty cool, and I am learning a lot of the science involved in being an incubator. Here's a shot of the first ultrasound. According to this, and the math, I'm about 4 weeks along, so it's a tiny little zygote. The arrow shows the gestational sac where the kid is growing.
I won't include too much of these images, and this will not turn into Baby Blog. But this is pretty exciting, right?!
So for those of you who pray, please include us when you remember. And for those of you who don't pray, you really should start... oh, but at least keep your fingers crossed for us!
What has my 3 1/2 pound brain been thinking about?
The fact that Chris and I are going to have a baby, that's what!
Yep, you read that correctly, folks. This is the first time I have actually written it down, and, frankly, when reading it, it kind of freaks me out all over again. See, this all happened when a man loved a woman... oh wait, wrong intro. You already know all of that! And if you don't, maybe we should talk about the birds and the bees sometime. Anyway, we found out Friday, but I just had my first visit with the obstetrician this morning, so I felt like today was a good day to announce it to you all. Of course, I could have written an e-mail, but I'm not entirely sure I have e-mail addresses for all of my lovely readers. Plus, you know, might as well TELL THE WORLD!
So Friday, I promptly called my family and then drove over to Barnes & Noble for the latest version of "What to Expect When You're Expecting." I spent much of the weekend (and am still in the process of course) reading this book and just trying to come to terms. I've realized that I'm happier and more excited about it than I thought I would be, but I'm still kind of freaking a little. Chris is excited (and if you know Chris, that means he smiled) and definitely not freaking as much as I am. I mean, we haven't been preventing it from happening on purpose, but when people asked if we were "trying," I just cringed a little inside. Not a big fan of the "lingo," both in religious aspects and with children/babies. We are perfectly happy with our little family now, but if a kid comes along, cool. That's pretty much been our attitude for over a year now.
So it wasn't a shocker, but that still doesn't prevent me from freaking out a little. Some of you have read about my fears of being a mother. But mind over matter, right? We can do this! We can guide another human being through this life and do a pretty good job... I hope!
The doctor's visit was pretty cool, and I am learning a lot of the science involved in being an incubator. Here's a shot of the first ultrasound. According to this, and the math, I'm about 4 weeks along, so it's a tiny little zygote. The arrow shows the gestational sac where the kid is growing.
I won't include too much of these images, and this will not turn into Baby Blog. But this is pretty exciting, right?!
So for those of you who pray, please include us when you remember. And for those of you who don't pray, you really should start... oh, but at least keep your fingers crossed for us!
Apr 10, 2008
The Talented Little Cookie Monster?
I'm a fan of R.E.M. - both the sleep pattern and the band. But when a coworker and I got to talking about the band yesterday, he promptly made reference to this video... and I promptly started cracking up:
Did you watch it? Well go back and watch it if you didn't. It's safe for the work environment, although it may cause some rubbernecking toward your computer screen.
Please pay special attention to the muppet with the long auburn hair, who is of course suppose to mimic Kate Pierson from The B-52s. Kate accompanied R.E.M. in the real song, "Shiny Happy People."
Here's how I imagine the conversation among the band after this appearance on Sesame Street:
Mike Mills: Look Stipe, I think I speak for the whole band when I say you shouldn't be in charge of booking anymore.
Michael Stipe: Oh come on, it was fun! Didn't you like jumping up and down with the monsters?
Mills: Not so much. And singing backup with a muppet was not a career high for me, either.
Peter Buck: I was just glad people could hear my banjo playing more in this version.
Stipe: See, Buck enjoyed himself.
Buck: Well, it was OK. I didn't know what to think when the big monster yelled in my ear that he was "so sad."
Stipe: Geez, it's for kids, guys!
Mills: Well, that's great, but from now on, no more booking for you.
Stipe: So I guess the guest appearance and duet with The Wiggles is off?
Mills: That would be a hell yes!
Did you watch it? Well go back and watch it if you didn't. It's safe for the work environment, although it may cause some rubbernecking toward your computer screen.
Please pay special attention to the muppet with the long auburn hair, who is of course suppose to mimic Kate Pierson from The B-52s. Kate accompanied R.E.M. in the real song, "Shiny Happy People."
Here's how I imagine the conversation among the band after this appearance on Sesame Street:
Mike Mills: Look Stipe, I think I speak for the whole band when I say you shouldn't be in charge of booking anymore.
Michael Stipe: Oh come on, it was fun! Didn't you like jumping up and down with the monsters?
Mills: Not so much. And singing backup with a muppet was not a career high for me, either.
Peter Buck: I was just glad people could hear my banjo playing more in this version.
Stipe: See, Buck enjoyed himself.
Buck: Well, it was OK. I didn't know what to think when the big monster yelled in my ear that he was "so sad."
Stipe: Geez, it's for kids, guys!
Mills: Well, that's great, but from now on, no more booking for you.
Stipe: So I guess the guest appearance and duet with The Wiggles is off?
Mills: That would be a hell yes!
Apr 3, 2008
Laughs and "Highlights"
Just had to share some photos I came across on our camera today. These should give you a little chuckle at least!
What Sadie and Jewels do almost all day while Chris and I are slaving away...
When Chris is on the phone...
Goofy looking kid! Look at the dog hair on the rug. Yeah, we have to vacuum that every couple of days!
Now this is love
And finally, the highlights... worth every penny for me to not have massive chunks of white in my hair!
What Sadie and Jewels do almost all day while Chris and I are slaving away...
When Chris is on the phone...
Goofy looking kid! Look at the dog hair on the rug. Yeah, we have to vacuum that every couple of days!
Now this is love
And finally, the highlights... worth every penny for me to not have massive chunks of white in my hair!
Apr 1, 2008
What Makes You Happy?
I am stealing this one from my friend Nicole. Only I'm going to just name 10 small things that make me happy all the time, not just today.
1. When we're driving in the car and Chris reaches over to squeeze the back of my neck ever so gently (don't worry, he's not choking me, although I wouldn't doubt if I deserve that sometimes!). It's just a small way to say something, without saying anything.
2. When Sadie makes this little noise as she's cuddling. We call it her "purr," even though she's a dog. This is kind of cheating, but it also makes me happy when she gets the "running bug" and runs in a huge circle when we take her for a walk. If there's a large field close by, look out!
3. When Jewels buries her head in my tummy or leg and falls asleep (the kid is growing on me).
4. When I can make it through a week without a family crisis, gossip session or complaintathon.
5. When I can look at something I've made at work and say, "that one's for the portfolio."
6. When I get to see my niece, Kylee. I've tried not to have favorites, but it doesn't work. She's just a really cool kid.
7. When my friends leave a comment on my blog, other social networking site or better yet COME SEE ME (that's a subliminal message) ... or when I get to go see them!
8. When flowers start to bloom, and that general grayness of the last four or five months finally goes away.
9. When I get to eat GOOD Italian food and/or ice cream.
10. When we're sitting in church and one of our pastors (it's a husband and wife team) says something that makes me think "and that's why I love these people." They are so open-minded, yet so grounded in their faith. It's a nice thing to see.
I'm passing it along! What are the little things that make YOU happy? Feel free to comment and/or steal the idea for your own blog.
P.S. The internets will be down at work tomorrow during certain times, so I may not get to frequent your blogs as I usually do. Sorry!
1. When we're driving in the car and Chris reaches over to squeeze the back of my neck ever so gently (don't worry, he's not choking me, although I wouldn't doubt if I deserve that sometimes!). It's just a small way to say something, without saying anything.
2. When Sadie makes this little noise as she's cuddling. We call it her "purr," even though she's a dog. This is kind of cheating, but it also makes me happy when she gets the "running bug" and runs in a huge circle when we take her for a walk. If there's a large field close by, look out!
3. When Jewels buries her head in my tummy or leg and falls asleep (the kid is growing on me).
4. When I can make it through a week without a family crisis, gossip session or complaintathon.
5. When I can look at something I've made at work and say, "that one's for the portfolio."
6. When I get to see my niece, Kylee. I've tried not to have favorites, but it doesn't work. She's just a really cool kid.
7. When my friends leave a comment on my blog, other social networking site or better yet COME SEE ME (that's a subliminal message) ... or when I get to go see them!
8. When flowers start to bloom, and that general grayness of the last four or five months finally goes away.
9. When I get to eat GOOD Italian food and/or ice cream.
10. When we're sitting in church and one of our pastors (it's a husband and wife team) says something that makes me think "and that's why I love these people." They are so open-minded, yet so grounded in their faith. It's a nice thing to see.
I'm passing it along! What are the little things that make YOU happy? Feel free to comment and/or steal the idea for your own blog.
P.S. The internets will be down at work tomorrow during certain times, so I may not get to frequent your blogs as I usually do. Sorry!
Mar 31, 2008
Finally, Art for the Bedroom
To commemorate Chris and I's big trip to Italy (I'm talking saving for five years for this trip!), I am pulling together some of the best photos from our vacation across the big pond and sending them to a printer. Now, we will finally have art in our bedroom. It's only been three years since we've moved into the house...
So, at the chance of someone stealing our photos and saying they are their own, I'm going to post... here:
It took me a while to figure out how to get both color and black and white in Photoshop...
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Pretty sure you know what this is
Ancient Rome
Checking out the macro function on the camera
I just really like this one
St. Peter Square
Overlook of Rome
The Trinity?
The Tiber River
Scene from Tuscany
Steps from our hotel in Tuscany down to the pool
One of the oldest villages in Tuscany
Tuscan winery and vineyard
From inside the winery
And the spiral ramp exiting the Vatican Museum
We actually took more than 200, but these were the most wall-worthy photos. Ciao!
So, at the chance of someone stealing our photos and saying they are their own, I'm going to post... here:
It took me a while to figure out how to get both color and black and white in Photoshop...
.jpg)
Pretty sure you know what this is
Ancient Rome
Checking out the macro function on the camera
I just really like this one
St. Peter Square
Overlook of Rome
The Trinity?
The Tiber River
Scene from Tuscany
Steps from our hotel in Tuscany down to the pool
One of the oldest villages in Tuscany
Tuscan winery and vineyard
From inside the winery
And the spiral ramp exiting the Vatican Museum
We actually took more than 200, but these were the most wall-worthy photos. Ciao!
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