Tuesday, March 31, 2009
See Why I'm Blessed
Sunday, March 29, 2009
OTRA
Weekly Challenge #74
This week I challenge you, and me of course, to see the world through the eyes of a child.
I am one of those peeps who can get caught up in the day to day and allow the grind to take over instead of letting my inner child come out to play.
As we grow and mature I believe a part of us needs to do this in order to not only survive but to thrive. However, to suspend judgments and fear as well as taking delight in the smallest of things and experiences is a wondrous experience and necessary to being in touch with who you really are.
Swing on a swing.
Ride a merry go round.
Go for a bike ride.
Ask questions.
Dance and don't care if anyone is watching.
Pick a wildflower.
Order something new from the menu.
Watch a cartoon.
Laugh.
Love with abandon.
Suspend reality and just feel it, whatever it may be.
Enjoy simple pleasures.
Do you get what I am trying to express? I hope so.
The eyes of a child. See and experience the world through them this week.
Peace and Love Peeps.
Thursday, March 26, 2009
My Baba
No more nightly washing out the plastic one nightly to keep the germs at bay.
I wash this one weekly and this is ok to do so since it is made from "100% recyclable, high-quality, food-grade, stainless steel that's contaminant and BPA-free" and "it won't ever leach nasty tastes or toxins into your drinks – no matter how many years you use it."
Peace and Love Peeps.
Monday, March 23, 2009
I've Grown Tired
Somewhere along the way I either picked up an intestinal bug or have food poisoning.
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Guess What Time It Is?
I am hopeful the week's nights will allow for more than just dinner so we can explore the city together but I gotta keep it real and know this may not be the case.
Anywho, I gotta go pack the suitcase and briefcase so...
Peace and Love Peeps.
Weekly Challenge #73
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Inquiring Peeps Want to Know
Friday, March 20, 2009
A Week Ago Today
Fiwa, Mars, and I met for lunch at Jimmy Mac's. I was craving a piece of dead cow and their rolls are so bad for ya but taste oh sooooo good.
After lunch Mars said goodbye to us and Fiwa and I headed out to run a few errands.
Technically, they were all my errands to be run and she was keeping me company. Thanks girlfriend!
First on the list was a trip to Ikea. Jack pronounced it IKey, which we found amusing. It was time for one of my twice yearly stock up on tea light shopping excursions.
Next we headed over to Impress so I could get this year's Easter stamp for my cards. I found one of what I was looking for but not the two other ones I wanted so off to Paper Zone we went.
No such luck there so I had a light bulb moment in thinking I would call A Muse. Unfortunately no answer and thinking they would be open until 6, I set Jack in motion and off we went.
Off into the Friday afternoon Seattle traffic that is. Joking along the way if it got too bad we would exit and go see Brad, Jay, and the goats.
During this leg of the trip, Jack became a female. This is when we discovered Serena, in all of her British glory, didn't know how to pronounce Dr. She referred to these street names as doctor versus drive. Quite funny to us but understandable.
After some wrong turns (by me, not Serena's directions), a pretty look at Green Lake and a few more laughs along the way, we arrived at A Muse. To find them closed. *sigh*
Sad, but not defeated, we headed back home. Along the way we tested out new voices and language options on Jack instead of playing with bubbles in traffic. Upon the arrival back to my place we said our goodbyes.
Truly a pleasant way to spend the day.
This Friday finds me in the office, getting a massage, picking up a RX, having dinner with Mel and Kyla followed by a movie possibly.
Good times y'all. Good times.
Peace and Love Peeps.
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Meet Kenny
Last week I decided to spend the money I would have spent on the slopes on the Amazon Kindle 2.
I am a reader. Big time. I don't like to lug books, magazines, or newspapers with me when I travel but I have been doing so for as long as I can remember.
Now I have Kenny to do all of this for me.
Oh, in case you didn't know, I name my electronic gadgets and lots of other things too. It's just one of the things I do.
My cell phone is Big Red. My GPS is Jack. My iPod car converter is Pat. My iPod is Iggy. And now? Now my Kindle is Kenny. Crap, I just realized the digital camera doesn't have a name. My film Canon is Dick.
Ok, I digress.
Step by step, should you decide to follow along, is the opening of the new electronic and love in my life.
The only flaw I have found so far is you can't read it in the dark without a book light or light source of some kind. But hey, I shouldn't be reading in the dark anyway right?
Oh and it doesn't have color display for the magazine and newspaper articles but saving the environment and having those publications at my fingertips without lugging them around is worth no color to me at this stage of the game.
After opening the box, these two lovelies were inside.
This was the cheapest leather cover on the website.
Oh yeah baby! The Kindle 2!
It took me a few minutes to figure out how to put Kenny properly in the cover because I am not mechanically inclined.
This picture doesn't really do it justice. The whole thing is the size of a paperback book but less bulky. Much less bulky.
This morning, instead of getting on the internet to read the headlines, I was able to enjoy USA Today and the Seattle Times. They were both delivered to me while I slept.
Travel, waiting in lines, or for folks will be a pleasure now.
Yes, it is true. I have mad love for Kenny just like I already do for Jack, Iggy, Pat, and Big Red.
Peace and Love Peeps.
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Guilty
I've been guilty of using text messaging in lieu of picking up the phone and calling someone.
I've also been guilty of sending a text message to someone in error. You know when a text was meant for person A but was sent to person B instead. I do this.
What I don't do is put that person on blast when they let me know I sent a text in error.
Apparently not everyone shares my texting etiquette.
Behold yesterday's exchange.
Unknown texter from area code 269: Wat was wrong wit you today on the bus?
Me: Think you have the wrong person
Unknown texter: Who is this? I didnt text you mo fo
Me: Yes you did. Wat was wrong wit you today on the bus? Sound familiar?
Unknown texter: No but sorry.
Yea, that's what I thought. I got your mo fo. *snort*
Peace and Love Peeps.
Monday, March 16, 2009
Happy St. Patrick's Day
Got My Grr Face On
Life could be a lot worse but so far this day has not started off the best.
First of all, I overslept. My body must still be on vacation mode. Instead of getting up at 5:30 AM, I woke up at 6:30 AM.
I might have kept on sleeping too had it not been for the next event of the morning. I woke up to projectile vomit from the kitty. Not her fault I know but um sweetness, instead of staying on my hip could you have least jumped next to me instead of vomiting upwards toward me?
Then, once I cleaned this up and hit the shower, I realized I forgot to put the necessary shampoo back in the bathtub area versus leaving it in the suitcase. Guess who is sporting a ponytail today?
Speaking of the shower, I failed to Liquid Plumber the drain and was treated to a very slow draining drain. This was not so much fun but I can and did deal.
Breakfast was a quick shake in which I realized again nothing lasts forever. I need to replace one of the Magic Bullet blades. The bottom of the one I use pretty much everyday is worse for wear and today it decided to rebel on me. I hope I can order just that part and not the whole Bullet again.
Off to work I went and was greeted with the fallout from being out of the office for a week. I thoroughly enjoyed my time off but I can tell today is going to be a long day.
Princess' removing of the drains appointment is right around the corner and I am hoping there are no surprises there.
Like I said before, life could be a lot worse. A lot.
Peace and Love Peeps.
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Weekly Challenge #72
Friday, March 13, 2009
Princess Pictures and Stuff, Just Stuff
Poor thing has to wear the collar until the 27th of March. The 27th people!
It is a soft Elizabethan collar versus one of the hard plastic ones so I'm thankful for that even if she isn't.
Feast your eyes upon her new stylin' haircut. They shaved her butt area even more than the Brazilian and part of her leg where the IV was.
I about fell out when I saw the bill and noticed it was $30.00 for that little bit of action.
Mars said it must of been a salon quality cut.
At that price I should of gone ahead and requested the full on lion cut but it is not warm enough yet and I figured if only part of her would be shaved, I wouldn't traumatize her further.
This is a somewhat close up shot of her bootay. I think the drains resemble little bows.
One last picture for all of our viewing pleasures.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Princess Update
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
My Day Full of Whine and Some Rants Too
Not many people know this as I took the time off at the last minute and decided to keep it pretty much quiet so I could do whatever the heck I pleased or chose not to do.
This may not have been the smartest move as my phone has been ringing off the hook but the opportunity arose so I took it. I have not even touched my work email or office voicemails. Those can wait until Sunday night. Yay for me.It never ceases to amaze me when folks get a look of shock on their face or disbelief in their voice when I tell them I am not going anywhere during my time off.
I think it is safe to say I spend enough time on the road and away from home. So, if I choose to spend my vacation time in the comfort of my home, it should be understandable.
I have been reminded not everyone shares my viewpoint on this recently. I am totally good with this because we are all entitled to our beliefs and opinions. However, if I don't try to make you see my point of view, will you please back off and not try to make me see yours?
Please and Thank You.
This day of vacation started off with a follow up visit to the vet. I don't think I shared with all of you when Princess went in for her Brazilian the techs discovered under all of her fur she had bursted anal glands.
Yeah, good times for her.
She was sent home with pain meds, instructions for hot packing her butt, and a follow up visit in 10 days (Bows down to Auntie Mars' greatness and sends her mad love for taking care of Princess until I arrived home).
Today was the 10 day follow up visit. Yesterday her right gland oozed something fierce for a minute or two. I am glad I was home to clean her up and had a feeling today would mean more meds and possibly surgery.
Guess who was right? Yup, that'd be me.
I left my 14 year old baby at the vet's office this morning so the area could be flushed throughout the day and she would be prepped for surgery versus facing the trauma of getting back in her carrier first thing in the morning and going for a drive.
I know with geriatric animals, and people too, there is an increased chance of health risks but it doesn't make this any easier. Even though I have been assured this was completely not my fault and I am great kitty mom, I feel somewhat responsible and my heart is totally broken knowing she is in pain.
Fighting back tears, but knowing she was in great care, I departed the vet's office. First up was a trip to Costco. I needed to stock up on fruits, veggies, and yogurt because this girl had no, and I mean no, food in her place. Beer, wine, goose, water, hot cocoa, tea, and condiments I have but something to put a meal or smoothie together, fuggadabout it. Such is the life of a single gal who has been OTRA 'eh?
For the record, I would like to know why eating healthy costs more than eating processed food?
I purchased two kinds of maters, grapes, blackberries, strawberries, pineapple slices, mini peppers, turkey burgers, romaine lettuce, mushrooms, fresh french green beans, eggs, yogurt, red anjou pears, turkey sausage, and a thing of Woolite for $135.57.
I guess when I stop and look at the loot, it was not all that much to spend but it seemed like a lot at the time.
Then I went to my local Super Wal Mart to get what CostCo didn't have for me; i.e., light soy milk, laundry items, etc.
Could someone please tell me what Wal Mart has against Cheer and the blue Simple Pleasures Downy series? I like the Water Lily and Jasmine scent but noooooo, this is Wal Mart I'm talking about. Wal Mart aka home of the "I don't always carry the same stock week after week" store.
I should have known better but I wasn't about to hit up Target or another store to get my usuals at this stage of the game so I settled for another scent (Simple Pleasures Vanilla and Lavender) and the Cheer Bright Clean they had in stock. This should make the next rounds of project laundry interesting to say the least.
From there I headed home and thought to myself, "now the fun really begins!" There is a buttload of stuff in the car. I live on the 3rd floor. Standing between me and the front door is a series of stairs. 25 to be exact.
After 7 trips up and down, I finally was able to plop my arse down on the couch and breathe for a minute.
Take that in for a minute why don'tcha'?
7 full trips = 350 stairs plus the 25 I walked down in the morning with Princess.
This means I have done 375 stairs today while hauling stuff up and down them and I have not hit the gym yet.
Since I still have the trash to take out later, I don't believe I need to do cardio this afternoon at the gym. Heck, if I do curls with the trash I should knock that off of the weights part of the workout. I already do this with my briefcase so why not add the trash to the mix right? Just sayin'.
If you have stuck with me this long, I thank you. You love me. You really do. I love you too.
For now, I'm gonna go take my whining butt to the couch and be still for a little while. I'm gonna put the vibes out there for my Princess to be well, pray for her to make it through surgery safe and sound, and pray for Dr. Nettie during this time too.
If you're inclined, will you do the same too? You know how I believe in the power or prayer, positivity, and vibes.
Vibes are good.
Peace and Love Peeps.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Lovins'
- Should place the logo on your blog proudly
- Link the to the blogger that awarded you the love
- Nominate your friends and bloggers you read regularly, as many as you like
- Let them know you've nominated them to receive the award
Monday, March 09, 2009
Weekly Challenge #71
Do you have a burning within?
Some thing you would like to change?
A thought you would like to put in action?
A change you would like to make in your life?
Movement toward some thing, or someone, you have been thinking about for a while but have not done anything about it yet?
Make this the week you embrace it.
Own it.
What do you have to lose?
Peace and Love Peeps.
Friday, March 06, 2009
Meet Jack
Unfortunately Jack now speaks in a British accent because apparently the Brits know how to pronounce street names better than Americans do.
It is not W.A. 526 E. It is Washington 526 East.
Regardless, Jack is my homeboy and I love him.
Peace and Love Peeps.
Wednesday, March 04, 2009
Are You Married?
Tuesday, March 03, 2009
According to Business Week
Darn good thing I don't feel like this and find the sunshine through the gloom.
You can read all about it and see if your city made the cut here.
Peace and Love Peeps.
Monday, March 02, 2009
Sexy Beast
I couldn't figure out why Princess kept presenting her nub and butt to me once I arrived home last week.
Friday night before Mars and I left for Fiwa's I discovered a present near the front door. The present could have easily been mistaken for a hairball but the sniff test proved otherwise.
Ya' do know what I am referring to right?
I was thinking maybe Princess was channelling Jasmine. I wanted to make sure she didn't have things hanging from the rear that shouldn't be so I scooped her up and had her Auntie take a look.
We saw nor felt anything out of the ordinary.
Fast forward to Sunday morning and another present being left for me.
As I sat at my desk doing what I do in the afternoon, Miss Thang came and wiggled her bootie all up in my face. I took a closer look and discovered the poor girl was in need of some grooming.
I tried to take care of it myself but she was having no part of it.
This morning I took her in for a grooming appointment.
The vet's office refers to it as a sanitary clip.
Me?
I'm saying she is going in for a Brazilian. Sanitary clip is too clinical for me.
When I said she would thank me later for the Brazilian in front of the office staff, they about all lost it with laughter.
Yup, that's me; spreading the sunshine around when you least expect it.
When Auntie Mars picks her up for me early this evening she'll be one sexy beast. How much do ya' wanna bet she is totally going to be feeling it?
Peace and Love Peeps.
Sunday, March 01, 2009
That Time of the Week
Weekly Challenge #70
It is a domestic chore most all of us put off until it HAS to be done.
It is long overdue in my world.
Some of you are fortunate enough to have a self cleaning option on your oven.
Me? Not so much.
After the fiasco a few weeks ago when roasting the tri-tip in the oven and having the place get a little smoky and the stove top experiencing a slight change in color by some of the knobs, I knew it was time to clean the oven.
Therefore, cleaning your oven is this week's challenge.