A Change of heart

Laughing- its what we do best

2010-10-04T06:55:00.000-07:00

Super Awesome Thrift Store Find!

2010-08-31T10:00:00.000-07:00

Ultrasound Pictures!

2010-07-26T12:09:00.000-07:00

Cisco's Summer Haircut

2010-07-20T09:22:00.001-07:00

A few new shots

2010-06-24T14:45:00.000-07:00

Sunshine

2010-04-12T11:52:00.000-07:00

I know you once were present
but since have hidden yourself away
almost daily

We love your warmth
your brightness
your kindness

Come back soon
and make the flowers, grass and trees grow.
Come back soon

and shine
and warm
and light up
my world.

It was fun

2009-12-28T06:40:00.001-08:00

but I'm glad it's over! LOL Happy Holidays!

2009-12-18T18:20:00.001-08:00

never again!

woah

2009-12-04T11:53:00.000-08:00

here's how Spokane tells us it's happy we've been here a year! LOL

Here we go.... yet again

2009-11-12T08:51:00.001-08:00

Dear body,
I am writing to you with much frustration. I now need to put "the smack down". You will start functioning properly.... or else. Yeah. That's all I got!

Thoughtfully,
Your brain

New Hair

2009-10-26T14:13:00.000-07:00

Pumpkin picking HNT!

2009-10-08T06:16:00.001-07:00

we had a blast picking pumpkins! Happy HNT!

Yup

2009-10-01T08:20:00.001-07:00

Coming to Katie's body

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very soon!

Time for a change...

2009-08-30T12:28:00.000-07:00

randomness

2009-07-29T14:52:00.001-07:00

Lets see here, I look like Stevie Wonder at work today, I've had a migraine for 3 days now.

YUCK!

The front yard is just about perfect. This weekend with some digging and weeding will make it so very beautiful!

I will get before and after pictures up- promise! :)

HMMMMMMMMMMMM

we had a tornado warning yesterday, I was like what? we didn't move to Oklahoma.

Otherwise things are okay. I get a little lonely every now and again, but seem to find something to do.

Fishstick is wonderful, at least to me if not to the world.

We have some family comin up soon- love that!

there was a request

2009-07-21T19:47:00.000-07:00

for boobies
LOL

Just call me Bob Villa! :)

2009-07-06T10:14:00.000-07:00

I re did the kitchen floor this weekend and I am like super proud of myself!

Before!

After:

For Lecram

2009-06-22T09:56:00.000-07:00

Carole King

You've Got A Friend

When you're down and troubled

and you need a helping hand and nothing, whoa nothing is going right.

Close your eyes and think of me

and soon I will be there

to brighten up even your darkest nights.

You just call out my name,

and you know wherever I am I'll come running,

oh yeah baby

to see you again.

Winter, spring, summer, or fall,

all you have to do is call and I'll be there,

yeah, yeah, yeah.You've got a friend.

If the sky above you

should turn dark and full of clouds

and that old north wind should begin to blow

Keep your head together and call my name out loud and soon

I will be knocking upon your door.

You just call out my name and you know wherever I am I'll come running to see you again.

Winter, spring, summer or fall

all you got to do is call

and I'll be there, yeah, yeah, yeah.

Hey, ain't it good to know that you've got a friend?

People can be so cold. They'll hurt you and desert you.

Well they'll take your soul if you let them.

Oh yeah, but don't you let them.

You just call out my name and you know wherever I am

I'll come running to see you again. Oh babe, don't you know that,

Winter spring summer or fall,Hey now, all you've got to do is call.

Lord, I'll be there, yes I will.

You've got a friend. You've got a friend.

Ain't it good to know you've got a friend. Ain't it good to know you've got a friend.

You've got a friend.

Love you lots honey

Da Count- life

2009-06-12T13:52:00.000-07:00

Good, bad, busy, trying

Happy, sad, frustrating, satisfying

Loving, loved, hugged, kissed

Things are so often taken for granted

Life and love should never be on that list

Loving with the whole heart

Wanting with the whole soul

Listening with strong conviction

People, places, things

full of love, full of smiles

Love fully, love often, love hard.

A few pictures from our anniversary

2009-06-01T07:47:00.000-07:00

Super Yummy Dinner

YAY!

My beautiful pink sapphire ring Joel gave me for our anniversary!

It was a wonderful day!

Who remembers this.....

2009-05-22T18:36:00.000-07:00

It's been just about a year....

HOLY COW!

The trip home.....

2009-05-06T12:33:00.000-07:00

was mixed for me. It was nice seeing people and the town, but sometimes (more often than not) my family dynamic is so off it just frustrates me. I honestly thought 5 months gone from certain people would have been long enough to at least warrant a hug or a hi, guess not.

I wish and hope that some of the relationships I keep will change, I attempt to change them, attempt to accept them but neither seems to happen. Maybe these relationships are so set in a screwed up way that change is impossible for them, maybe this is how they are to be, I am not sure. I do know however that I cannot and will not keep up always being the "trying" one. The one that makes the effort, the phone calls, tries with the hugs. I just don't have it in me to do so anymore.

I am having iron problems again, in tandem with girlie problems and really needed my family to talk to, bounce things off of and just be with. Most of the family was there to talk, listen, try to understand. The one person I needed wasn't. She always pulls away. I am always the one to over react, it's hard. She's the one person I need to tell me it's going to be okay, give me a hug and a kiss and let me know she's there- and it NEVER happens.

It's going to be quite a long time before I come back to visit. I'm okay with that now.

I'll get pictures up here soon.

Um

2009-04-25T15:28:00.000-07:00

I think she's trying to kill me.....

LOL

life, in general

2009-04-09T13:10:00.000-07:00

is pretty good.
Spring is trying to come to the INW (inland Northwest) like nothing I've ever seen. But, winter keeps attempting to disrupt the beauty that is Spring.

Cisco is great- adapting really well to his new home, and lovin the backyard!

The house is slowly coming along, although we have had a few major hiccups in the past few weeks. 2 water pipes exploded and the washing machine broke. YAY! Sometimes I think renting really is the way to go. LOL

The job is wonderful, and Fishstick seems to be loving his new line of employment. That man never ceases to amaze me, he thrives and rocks any and every challenge that he comes in contact with. Man I love him.

We just ordered the MLB package on Comcast so we can see the Giants play some baseball!

For our one year anniversary we will be trekking across the state to see the Giants battle the Mariners over Memorial Day Weekend! I can't wait.

The yard is slowly starting to take shape, and flowers are blooming. I love color, and I love not having everything look so darn barren. It's beautiful!

I travel home in 21 days to see family and attend a wedding, and I am so excited for my trip! It's been 4 months- almost 5 since I have seen my family and man O man do I miss them. It's going to be really weird not seeing Joel for 4 days, but a good healthy dose of family is what I have been needing as of late.

We've got Cisco Fever!

2009-03-26T08:07:00.000-07:00

oh Yeah!

Things

2009-03-08T09:32:00.000-07:00

I hate my body right now.
I love having someone to love.
I wish I could control certain things.
I'm kinda down right now, but I am not going to stay down.
Coffee good.
I have never been more ready for spring.
I can't wait to get back into school.
I will be an MD some day :)
It blows me away how rude some people are.
It's going to be a music filled Sunday!

I am so sick

2009-03-05T11:16:00.000-08:00

of hearing pregnant women attribute EVERYTHING to being pregnant. I don't want to hear about your pregnancy. I don't care that you are pregnant. Please keep it all to yourself.

Thanks

I made some NOM NOM's :)

2009-02-28T09:57:00.000-08:00

and here are pics!

Recipe later :)

Well it turns out

2009-02-27T08:23:00.000-08:00

That my Freddy, The Super Fredtastick is a girl.
Oh yeah.
Shit!

I think Freddy has a caffeine problem...

2009-02-25T18:52:00.000-08:00

Da Count

2009-02-20T08:48:00.000-08:00

I'm missing my social life I had, but I know another will develop. So this Count is going to be short and sweet. To building a new social life, and life in general in a beautiful new area. I do miss you all and hope to see everyone soon.... ( wink, wink, wink I have a trip home scheduled in May)

Happy Valentine's Day! :)

2009-02-14T09:53:00.001-08:00

Hope it's great!

I made 4 dozen of these and heard that they were awesome! :)

Oh Dear God.....

2009-02-11T16:09:00.001-08:00

Sometimes I can't believe people are like this!

"Lone Grove firefighters methodically searched each damaged or destroyed structure, spray-painting a large "X" on homes after inspection. Residents were then allowed to check for belongings.

Authorities gave as much as 35 minutes of warning that a twister was approaching.

The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning at 6:50 p.m., meaning a twister was imminent and residents should take shelter. Another warning was issued at 7:15 p.m. when the actual tornado was spotted. It hit Lone Grove at 7:25 p.m.

"A lot of people just didn't leave," Carter County Sheriff Ken Grace said. "

Link to full story

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/29125653?GT1=43001

is it sad that a tornado wiped a town out, yes
should these people look to live where tornados don't roll through town, yes
is 35 minutes more than enough time to remove your ass from where the tornado is going to hit- DUH!

and all I can do is shake my head!

My first home improvement project...

2009-01-10T14:58:00.001-08:00

The dining room needed to be tackled!

So it's the first room I decided to re do. I am very pleased with how it came out. It feels very very warm and cozy now!

Before:

Border Gone and spackled the holes...

Let the painting begin!

And the finished product!

This is what happens when I have too much time on my hands...

2009-01-08T14:37:00.000-08:00

Your Spiritual Number is Two

You bring kindness and harmony into other people's lives.
Whenever a situation or idea seems extreme, you try to lend some balance.

Right now, your life is about benefiting from choices you've made in your past.
You have done your best to be a good person, and it is starting to pay off.

You are an idealist with interesting ideas. You can't help but see all of the beauty in the world.
But you are also aware of the world and its limitations. You have realistic expectations.

What's" Your Spiritual Number?

You Look Like an Aquarius

It's likely that you are very striking. You stand out in a room.
You are probably also taller than average, and that also helps you get noticed.

You have classical facial features... what some might call a handsome face.
You have are attractive in a cool way. You're so attractive, it's intimidating.

Like most Aquarius people, you are probably extremely independent... both in your thoughts and actions.
You find other people fascinating, and you develop deep, long lasting friendships.

http://blogthings.com/whatsigndoyoulooklikequiz/">What Sign Do You Look Like?

You Are Buttermilk Pancakes

Your prefer traditional, old fashioned foods.
You shy away from anything fake, and you like meals with simple ingredients.

It's not likely someone would find margarine or diet soda in your kitchen.
Instead, someone might find a loaf of homemade bread baking or a soup simmering.

http://blogthings.com/whatkindofpancakesareyouquiz/">What Kind of Pancakes Are You?

Your Word is "Hope"

You see life as an opportunity for learning, growth, and bringing out the best in others.
No matter how bad things get, you always have at least a glimmer of optimism.

You are accepting and forgiving. You encourage those who have wronged you to turn over a new leaf.
And while there is a lot of ugliness in the world, you believe that almost no one is beyond redemption.

What's" Your Word?

You Are 20% Pirate

Arrr, yer nay a gentleman o' fortune, an' ye dasn't make like yer one.
Ye rather stay on dry land than take to the seas lookin' fer booty.
Peg legs an' eye patches really aren't yer thing. And parrots scare ye.
So stay away from the Caribbean, unless yer prepared to walk the plank.

http://blogthings.com/wouldyoumakeagoodpiratequiz/">Would You Make a Good Pirate?

First one of 2009...

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2008- A year in review

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well it's been an eventful one....

January-
wedding planning

February-
wedding planning

March-
wedding planning
Rogue
wedding planning

April-
wedding planning
camping
wedding planning

May-
final wedding planning
WEDDING! :)
honeymoon

June-
Honeymoon
writing thank yous

July-
Dyer Family reunion in Yellowstone

August-
camping
randomness

September-
camping
trip to Kansas

October-
birthday
horse races
house sitting
wedding in LA
My first Burlesque Show
packing

November-
packing
Thanksgiving
ass kicking house cooling party
moving

December-
Move to Washington
getting settled
getting muthafucking snowed on for DAYS
Christmas
more snow
visiting with family
more snow
some more snow
and now....

the new year!

How was your 2008???

It's starting

2008-12-22T09:18:00.000-08:00

I'm starting to sink a little. The snow hasn't really stopped. There is so much on the ground right now. Spokane got a record amount in two days, it stopped for a short moment and now is coming back. The forecast doesn't look great. I need some sunshine and for it to warm up a little. I have applied for a ton of work, had one interview and still nothing. I feel like I need to cry but I won't let myself, I chose to move up here.

Christmas is a few days away and this will be the first one of my life that I am not with my family. It hurts a little. I think I'll go back to reading, that seems to be a safe place for me right now.

Been here 8 days!

2008-12-11T17:10:00.000-08:00

We have been in the new house in Spokane for 8 days now. I am starting to get more familiar with the town, I'm in love with the new house and a little apprehensive of the weather. The kitties are in love with all the room we have and the stairs down to the basement.

This move has been so amazing for me. It gives me a chance to build a life with my fishstick. I will forever love and miss my family, but I needed this. I needed to know that I am a person, and that I can and will do amazing things on my own (so to speak). We have family here that have been so wonderful in welcoming us to the Northwest!

I never realized how much focus I put on taking care of people and work. I defined myself by it, I made it everything in my world. And yes those are wonderful things to spend time doing, there is so much more to this life. I have nothing but life to live, I'm a newlywed with an amazing man, a beautiful house, and nothing but opportunity around every corner in my new world!

I love California, and will forever be a California girl, but I am so excited and happy to be where I am right now!

YAY!!!!

I got a going away present from my employers....

2008-11-20T13:53:00.000-08:00

Check this out!

I am in love with this....

2008-11-12T07:59:00.000-08:00

For Dezzie

2008-11-05T08:11:00.000-08:00

So many years of living so close. The millions of phone calls, the tears about whatever, junk food, good movies, concerts. God, there is so much.
I don't know that there will ever be the right words for me to describe you. You mean more to me than air, than water, than a beautiful pair of heels. :)
To the man that helped make me such a wonderful woman. To the man that reminds me everyday that I am beautiful. To the man that has always accepted my decisions- right or wrong. I love you. I am so proud of you. I am going to miss you so much.

"If ever there is tomorrow when we're not together.. there is something you must always remember. you are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think. but the most important thing is, even if we're apart.. i'll always be with you."- Pooh

“It is more fun to talk with someone who doesn't use long, difficult words but rather short, easy words like "What about lunch?"”- Pooh

I dedicate this song to you.

2008-10-30T16:08:00.000-07:00

You Are Candy Corn

Your Halloween personality is whimsical, colorful, and creative.

You see Halloween as a time to get your creative juices flowing.

Each year, Halloween can't start soon enough for you.

You tend to go all out for Halloween. You decorate like crazy and always dress up.

What Halloween Treat Are You?

You Should Be a Gangster for Halloween

According to our quiz, you'd make an ideal gangster.

Your runner up costume: Nurse

The Halloween Costume Generator

What Your Cute Monster Says About You

You are a very natural, real person. You're comfortable with who you are - and your spirit truly shines through.

You are free of inhibitions and hang ups. Because of this freedom, you tend to be very creative.

Your inner demon is greed. You can't help but lust after wealth and shiny objects.

People think you're cute because you are so lively. Your natural glow makes you charming.

The Cute Monster Test

What Your Jack-o-Lantern Says

You are a gleeful, exuberant person.

You enjoy a good party, and you even enjoy a good brawl.

This Halloween, there is no question what you should be... a pirate!

The candy you should give out: peanut butter cups

The Jack-o-Lantern Quiz

Spokane Washington here we come!!

2008-10-24T08:27:00.000-07:00

Fishstick and I have had an amazing offer presented to us and we have decided to jump on it. It's exciting, scary and over stimulating to me. December 1, 2008 we will be in a U-Haul and on our way up to our new house (new to us, older in the grand scheme of things) to dig our roots in and really start our lives together as a married couple.

There are people and things I am going to miss like crazy but all in all this couldn't have come at a better time. Time for changes, time for new things. It's going to be wonderful!!

There is so much to do and I'm a little overwhelmed but I know that if I take 5 million deep breathes it'll all be done timely and organized.

Changes

2008-10-16T13:54:00.000-07:00

are abruptly happening.

I'll be seeing this soon!

2008-10-10T10:24:00.000-07:00

see Sarah Palin pictures

see Sarah Palin pictures

Hump Day fun

2008-10-08T16:17:00.000-07:00

What Your Socks Say About You

You Are:

- Quite cuddly

- Downright adorable

- Truly kind

- Infinitely patient

The Socks Personality Test

You Are Having a Brown Day

Today you are your normal responsible, serious self.

You're getting done what needs to be done. And you're not too worried about how you're feeling.

While you're all business, you are still warm and approachable.

You are busy, but you're not too busy for a little fun down time.

What Color Day Are You Having?

You Are a Chicken

You are a naturally curious and inquisitive being. You are often poking your nose where it doesn't belong!

Collecting nuggets of knowledge is important to you. You enjoy knowing everything you can.

You are very independent and strong willed. You don't like to be bossed around, and you do as you please.

You are quite determined and able to take on challenges. You will “peck away” at a problem until it's gone.

What Animal Are You?

Your Hair Should Be Blonde

You are outgoing, light hearted, and a ton of fun.

You don't take life too seriously, and you do your best to charm everyone you meet.

You are very energetic. People tend to underestimate you, but you can get a lot done.

You do tend to be a bit sensitive. If someone has a bad opinion of you, it truly hurts.

You are cunning and clever. You are smart, but you aren't “book smart” or academic.

Some people may think you're superficial, but they're not seeing the whole picture.

What Color Hair Should You Have?

Your Funky Japanese Name Is

Kayatakiku

What's Your Funky Japanese Name?

Da Count- real people

2008-10-03T09:29:00.001-07:00

to the real people
without agendas
that go with their gut
that love with their soul

that try to understand
that are there when it really matters
and know when you're okay

the ones that you don't have to see every day
but crave their time when its been too long
that make you smile without trying
and cry with you when you're down

to the ones that sit on the kitchen floor drinking wine with you
and call from an outing to invite you there
the ones that take time to make you feel loved
and let you do the same in return

(to a couple of important women in my life, thank you)

Yowza

2008-10-02T07:49:00.000-07:00

This song makes my mind think bad thoughts :)

RAWR

stole it from Joy!

2008-09-30T06:38:00.000-07:00

Place an X by all the things you’ve done and remove the X from the ones you have not. Answer the 30 questions at the end.
This is for your entire life!

(X) Gone on a blind date
(X) Skipped school, college
() Been to Canada
(X) Been to Mexico
() Been to Florida
(X) Been on a plane
(X) Been lost
(X) Been on the opposite side of the country
(X ) Been to Washington , D.C.
(X) Swam in the ocean
(X) Cried yourself to sleep
(X) Played cops and robbers
(X) Recently colored with crayons
() Sang Karaoke
(X) Paid for a meal with coins only?
(X) Done something you told yourself you wouldn’t?
(X) Made prank phone calls
(X) Laughed until some kind of beverage came out of your nose
(X ) Caught a snowflake on your tongue
(X) Danced in the rain
(X) Written a letter to Santa Claus
( ) Been kissed under the mistletoe
(X) Watched the sunrise with someone you care about
(X) Blown bubbles
(X) Gone ice-skating
() Been skinny dipping outdoors
() Gone to the movies alone
(X) Got a speeding ticket

1. Any nickname? Katie-Did
2. Favorite drink? coffee
3. Mother’s name? Gloria
4. Tattoo? a couple with a few more to come
5. Body Piercing? have a few
6. How much do you love your job? I don't, it's a job
7. Birthplace? Fresno
8. Favorite vacation spot? Maui was the bestest
9. Ever been to Africa ? No
10. Ever eaten cookies for dinner? oh yeah
11. Ever been on TV? my hand has
12. Ever steal any traffic sign? no, cones thats a different story
13. Ever been in a car accident? too many
14. Drive a 2-door or 4-door vehicle? 2 door
15. Favorite salad dressing? this italian with blue cheese in it- YUMMY
16. Favorite pie? I hate pie
17. Favorite number? 10
18. Favorite movie? The Sound of Music
19. Favorite holiday? I love the 4th of July
20. Favorite dessert? Ice cream
21. Favorite food? Sushi
22. Favorite day of the week? I dunno, depends on the week
23. Favorite brand of body wash? I like the one with yogurt in it
24. Favorite toothpaste? Tom's
25. Favorite smell? pumpkin- baking candles whatever
26. What do you do to relax? read, tv, listen to music
27. How do you see yourself in 10 years? in a classroom and a house
28. Furthest place you will send this message? It’s a blog, it can go everywhere.
29. Who will respond to this the fastest? Don’t know. I’ll be blogging it.

:)
30. Who won’t bother to respond? Don’t know.

Toto, I don't think I'll be in California for a while

2008-09-23T08:14:00.000-07:00

Business is taking me here......

Should be an interesting trip. Going for a conference and luckily I get to meet up with a few people I haven't seen in a long time! Kansas style BBQ here I come! Pictures to follow when I get back!

Autumn, It's coming....

2008-09-19T13:20:00.000-07:00

Smells are changing- pumpkin, apple, spice
So warm and inviting.
This is my favorite time of year, the colors, the weather. Nothing like snuggling upwith a great cup of coffee, a soft blanket and a book.

From Wiki...

Autumn (also known as fall in North American English) is one of the four temperate seasons. Autumn is the period between summer and winter, usually in September (northern hemisphere) or March (southern hemisphere) when the arrival of night becomes noticeably earlier.

	Meteorological	Astronomical
Northern hemisphere	1 September - 30 November^[1]	Autumnal equinox (22–23 September) - Winter solstice (21–22 December)
Southern hemisphere	1 March - 31 May	20 March - 21 June

Autumn starts on or around 7 August and ends on about 6 November in solar term.

In Ireland, autumn begins on 1 August and ends 31 October, due to the Irish calendar.

The word autumn comes from the Old French word autompne (automne in modern French), and was later normalized to the original Latin word autumnus.^[2] There are rare examples of its use as early as the 14th century, but it became common by the 16th century.

Before the 16th century, harvest was the term usually used to refer to the season. However as more people gradually moved from working the land to living in towns (especially those who could read and write, the only people whose use of language we now know), the word harvest lost its reference to the time of year and came to refer only to the actual activity of reaping, and fall and autumn began to replace it as a reference to the season.

The alternative word fall is now mostly a North American English word for the season. It traces its origins to old Germanic languages. The exact derivation is unclear, the Old English fiæll or feallan and the Old Norse fall all being possible candidates. However, these words all have the meaning "to fall from a height" and are clearly derived either from a common root or from each other. The term came to denote the season in the 16th century, a contraction of Middle English expressions like "fall of the leaf" and "fall of the year".^[3]

During the 17th century, English immigration to the colonies in North America was at its peak, and the new settlers took their language with them. While the term fall gradually became obsolescent in Britain, it became the more common term in North America, where autumn is nonetheless preferred in scientific and often in literary contexts.

Many ancient civilizations (such as the Amerindians and the ancient Hebrews) computed the years by autumns,^[4]^[5] while the Anglo-Saxons did so by winters. Tacitus states that the ancient Germans were acquainted with all the other seasons of the year but had no notion of autumn — though this is likely to be wrong, especially as a blanket statement (Tacitus wrote about Germanic tribes without firsthand knowledge and thus promoted myths as well as actual information). Linwood observed of the beginning of the several seasons of the year, that:

"Dat Clemens Hyemem, dat Petrus Ver Cathedratus;

Aestuat Urbanus, Autumnat Bartholomaeus."^[6]

In alchemy, autumn is the time or season when the operation of the Philosopher's stone is brought to maturity and perfection.^[6] It is also symbolised by the Metal element in Chinese astrology.

John Everett Millais, "Autumn Leaves".

Autumn's association with the transition from warm to cold weather, and its related status as the season of the primary harvest, has dominated its themes and popular images. In Western cultures, personifications of autumn are usually pretty, well-fed females adorned with fruits, vegetables and grains and wheat that ripen at this time. Most ancient cultures featured autumnal celebrations of the harvest, often the most important on their calendars. Still extant echoes of these celebrations are found in the mid-autumn Thanksgiving holiday of the United States, and the Jewish Sukkot holiday with its roots as a full moon harvest festival of "tabernacles" (huts wherein the harvest was processed and which later gained religious significance). There are also the many North American Indian festivals tied to harvest of autumnally ripe foods gathered in the wild, the Chinese Mid-Autumn or Moon festival, and many others. The predominant mood of these autumnal celebrations is a gladness for the fruits of the earth mixed with a certain melancholy linked to the imminent arrival of harsh weather.

This view is presented in John Keats' poem To Autumn where he describes the season as a time of bounteous fecundity, a time of 'mellow fruitfulness'.

Autumn in poetry has often been associated with melancholy. The possibilities of summer are gone, and the chill of winter is on the horizon. Skies turn grey, and people turn inward, both physically and mentally.^[7] Rainer Maria Rilke, a German poet, has expressed such sentiments in one of his most famous poems, Herbsttag (Autumn Day), which reads in part:

Wer jetzt kein Haus hat, baut sich keines mehr.

Wer jetzt allein ist, wird es lange bleiben,

wird wachen, lesen, lange Briefe schreiben

und wird in den Alleen hin und her

unruhig wandern, wenn die Blätter treiben.

This translates roughly (there is no official translation) to:

Who now has no house, will not build one (anymore).

Who now is alone, will remain so for long,

will wake, and read, and write long letters

and back and forth on the boulevards

will restlessly wander, while the leaves blow.

Similar examples may be found in William Butler Yeats' poem The Wild Swans at Coole where the maturing season that the poet observes symbolically represents his own aging self. Like the natural world that he observes he too has reached his prime and now must look forward to the inevitability of old age and death. Paul Verlaine's "Chanson d'automne" ("Autumn Song") is likewise characterized by strong, painful feelings of sorrow.

In North America, autumn is also associated with the Halloween season (which in turn was influenced by Samhain, a Celtic autumn festival),^[8] and with it a widespread marketing campaign that promotes it. The television, film, book, costume, home decoration, and confectionery industries use this time of year to promote products closely associated with such holiday, with promotions going from early September to 31 October, since their themes rapidly lose strength once the holiday ends, and advertising starts concentrating on Christmas.

Since 1997, Autumn has been one of the top 100 names for girls in the United States.^[9]

Although colour change in leaves occurs wherever deciduous trees are found, coloured autumn foliage is most famously noted in two regions of the world: most of Canada and the United States; and Eastern Asia, including China, Korea, and Japan. It can also be very significant in Argentina, Australia, Chile and New Zealand, but not to the same degree.

Eastern Canada and the New England region of the United States are famous for the brilliance of their autumnal foliage, and a seasonal tourist industry has grown up around the few weeks in autumn when the leaves are at their peak.

2008-09-17T11:05:00.000-07:00

I am all that I am
I am strong
I am willing
I am loving
and loved

I know what I need
When I need it
How I need it
and where it will come from

I won't deal with those who don't
I don't have patience to be thought less of
I will not let the negative over take me
I know who I am

LMFAO

2008-09-12T16:11:00.000-07:00

EHS alumni water polo game HNT

2008-09-10T15:37:00.000-07:00

Yeah we got together, beat the varsity girls 11-2. And how did I hurt after the game, let me count the ways!

HHNT everyone!
Check out where it all started at Os's place! :)

2008-09-06T07:50:00.000-07:00

2008-08-26T08:15:00.000-07:00

Things are not always what they seem
People, places, things
Consistently changing, always moving

Left in an ocean of confusion
Left underwhelmed
Left with nothing but empty thoughts running through my mind

Time for adventures
Time for laughs
Time for a hop skip and jump into the unknown

2008-08-19T05:57:00.000-07:00

Today I officially put another cap on- I am now a student again. I couldn't be happier and now it's time to rock it. This semester is one class and I'm good with that. I really need to get back on this horse slowly.

I've been mulling around a conversation I had a couple of weeks ago with a friend. We were talking about a class she is taking and one of the comments made was that there is no such thing as unconditional love. That even as children we are conditioned to know that when we are good we are loved more than when we were bad. And on top of that that most people lie and aren't going to truly give themselves over.

I have a hard time with both ideas. First, I don't think we are loved less when we are children and in trouble, I think discipline kicks in and my folks always let me know that I was in trouble because they loved me and wanted me to be a better person. It taught boundaries and levels of expectation but I don't believe that the love was ever less.

As much as I know that many people live their lives with a white lie here and a big one there I try my damnedness not to. I don't feel like that is a way I want to live my life. Will I find a more pleasant way of telling the truth if it could be a bit painful- you bet. I just keep hoping that it'll catch on. I would rather have the truth laid out, even if it hurts a bit, than have someone blow smoke at me over even the smallest thing.

How do you readers feel about something like this?

I <3 time wasters....

2008-08-12T12:04:00.000-07:00

You Are Kayaking

You have a competitive spirit, but you don't like to compete alone.

You do well in a partnership, where you can feed off the other person's energy.

If you have the right partner, nothing can stop you. Your energy is infinite!

What Olympic Sport Are You?

You Are 32% Skeptic

You're not really all that skeptical.

You don't really like doing research, and you often believe what sounds right.

Occasionally, you have a skeptical instinct. You would be wise to follow that instinct.

Some of your deepest beliefs may be dead wrong. Wouldn't you like to know the truth?

Are You a Skeptic?

You Are a Mango Flavored Popsicle

You are a very playful person. For you, summer is all about having a good time.

You have a nearly undying energy. You're up for anything at anytime, as long as fun is involved.

You keep active as much as possible. You don't feel comfortable if you have to sit still.

You're a true kid at heart. You enjoy a popsicle as much as a trip to the amusement park.

What Flavor Popsicle Are You?

Your Feng Shui is Amazing

Your home is the perfect place to work, play, and unwind.

Beautiful and streamlined - you understand the importance of design and flow.

Your home is not weighted down by clutter, but it's not austere or sterile.

You treat your home as well, and as a result, it treats you well!

How's Your Feng Shui?

They did it, I will too........

2008-08-07T06:14:00.000-07:00

:)

Has anyone ever called you perfect before?
Not that I can recall, and that's okay because I'm not even close!

Are you currently wanting any piercings or tattoos?
I am going to get the new bit of ink for my birthday.

Do you sleep on your side, stomach, or back?
I fall asleep on my side and sometimes thrash around like a crazy woman all night.

Has anyone ever told you you have pretty eyes?
yes

How do you feel about chocolate covered strawberries?
They are pretty okay, although I prefer the two seperately.

Are you self-conscious?
Not so much

How do you vent anger?
Steam comes out of my ears and nose... LOL Sometimes I yell, sometimes I get quiet. Usually more quiet that screaming.

How did your day start off?
Too early, not enough sleep and so not wanting to move.

Does anyone hate you?
I'd hope not, but it could happen.

Can you handle the truth?
I prefer it, even if it hurts a little I try to grow from honesty.

Favorite fair food?
I <3>

Have you ever liked somebody and never told them?
Numerous times

Have you ever kissed anyone named Katie?
I dunno.

What did you do Saturday?
I was camping, and reading and enjoying clean air.

What would you do if someone told you that you were the most beautiful person in the world and they would do anything to wake up to your face each and every morning?
I'd be super embarrased.

Do you trust all of your friends?
My true friends yes.

Would you move to another state or country to be with the one you love?
In a heartbeat.

Do you believe that everything happens for a reason?
Very much so.

Would you make a good parent?
I sure hope I would.

Where was your default picture taken?
Myspace- on our honeymoon.

Who do you love the most?
Mr. Fish of the stick

Morning or night person?
Morning

What makes you lose your appetite?
Kinda depends on the day, but out and out lies are at the top of my list.

Do you get along with guys or girls better?
Guys… And girls who also get along with guys. ( I love Joy's answer on this)

How do you think you look right this moment?
Like I just woke up- I have HUGE hair. LOL

Last time you smiled?
Last night.

Do people underestimate your intelligence?
Yeah.

Are you taller than 5′5”?
Yes.

Would you rather have love or money?
Love, I'm simple I get more outta love.

Do you have a best friend who knows you inside and out?
Yeah.

Have you ever been punched by the opposite sex?
Nope.

Have you ever dated someone for longer than a year?
Yeah.

Have you ever told someone you were single when you really weren’t?
Nope.

Last person you went to the movies with?
Cadie and Dezzie.

Have you ever been to a tanning bed?
Yeah.

Has anyone ever borrowed something from you and never returned it?
Yeah, I'm still in search of a DVD.

Today did you hug a person you have feelings for?
Not yet.

If a stranger looked in your closet, what would they think?
Where are her husband's clothes... LOL

Do you want to be married right now?
I'm very happy being married right now! :)

Ever paid more than a hundred bucks on a pair of jeans?
Um, NO.

What’s bothering you right now?
Having no energy and freezing 85% of the time.

Do you want children?
It's possible.

Do people underestimate you?
Once in a while.

Does it bother you when someone says they’ll call you and they don’t?
Very much so.

What are you doing tomorrow?
Going to work, a doctor's appointment then I don't know.

Name a quote from the song you’re listening to:
I'm watching the news.

Have you ever hated someone, but ended up being friends with them?
I try not to hate, but there have been people that have taken a bit of time to accept and like.

Last time to the mall?
May

Did you sing at all today?
Not yet, I haven't been in my car yet today.

Do you miss anyone?
Yeah.

What side of a heart do you draw first?
Right.

Who has your heart?
There are a few that share it- for different reasons.

How long has that person had it?
varying number of years.

Do you know how to use some words correctly?
some yes.

Do you like to sleep?
Uh huh.

Do you wear a lot of black?
yeah, it goes with a LOT.

Do you have a tan?
For being transparent, yes I do.

Do you enjoy spending time with your mother?
More the older I get.

Do you like orange juice?
Nope.

Where do you wish you were right now?
I'm good being at home, not looking forward to going to work.

Does your temper flare a lot?
Sometimes.

What was the last movie that you watched?
I haven't a clue.

Do you get emotional easily?
yes.

Do you like to cuddle?
Sometimes.

Which shoe goes on first?
left.

Name one thing you do that people always tell you about?
Try to help everyone around me.

Can you sleep without blankets covering you?
Nope.

Who is the last person that made you angry?
Work folks.

How much money do you have on you?
Enough.

Close your eyes.. what image do you see?
A house.

Last piece of mail you got?
Junk, all junk.

How many hours of sleep do you need to function?
47 1/2

Last trip you took to the zoo?
I haven't been there in forever.

What were you doing two days ago?
Working, and cleaning up a bit.

Name things you absolutely cannot stand:
People not using turn signals, racism, The Republican party.

Did you have a nap today?
No and I won't get one.

Are you comfortable with answering personal questions?
Yeah.

When is the last time you had ice cream?
Been a while.

But wait, there’s more! I found another one. Racy.

Is there anyone on your friends list you would ever consider having sex with?
Just the one I'm married with.

Sex in the morning, afternoon or night?
Whenever, I'm not picky.

What side of the bed do you sleep on?
left.

Have you ever had to pull over on the side of the road to puke?
A few times.

Have you ever taken your clothes off for money?
nope.

Do you want someone aggressive or passive in bed?
Either way.

Do you love someone in your friends list?
yeah.

Do you know all the people in your friends list?
Most.

Love or money?
Love.

Credit cards or cash?
Cash.

Have you ever had anyone in your family you wish wasn’t?
Um, sometimes.

Would you rather go camping or to a 5 star hotel?
Depends on a lot of factors.

Where is the weirdest place you have had sex?
:)

Would you shave your entire body (including your head) for money?
yes.

Have you ever been to a strip club?
yeah.

Ever been to a bar?
yeah.

Ever been kicked out of a bar or a club?
nope.

Kissed someone of the same sex?
yes.

Ever had sex in the bathroom?
yes.

Have you ever had sex at work?
nope.

Have you ever bought anything from an adult store?
Not lately.

Ever been caught having sex?
nope.

Does anyone have naughty pictures of YOU?
I hope not.

Have you ever had sex with someone and called them the wrong name?
um, no.

Who do you think has the guts to repost this?
ya got me!

I'm a Grizzly Bear HNT

2008-07-31T08:12:00.000-07:00

This was from our first camping trip. Yes we have a camping troop.... and we rock! :)
Now that we have gotten through the wedding and time away we can continue with it for the balance of the year, or until the snow comes! :)
So here's to camping, cooking over an open flame, clean air, sunshine and some of my favorite people in the entire world....

YAY

Happy HNT

Say hi to OS while you're at it! :)

Fun Weekend

2008-07-29T06:58:00.000-07:00

Had a friend in town and we had a blast. Went everywhere, did all kinds of things, and I got the prettiest pedicure ever!!!!!

Just wanted to share! :)

To the weekend! :)

2008-07-25T07:54:00.000-07:00

For those Barbie- like moments...

Because sometimes it's all about gettin a lil dirty

then spending time with your girls....

and meeting the wrong kinda man, but having fun just the same...

Then heading home and singing all the way there...

Happy weekend all! :)

Da Count- Comin Home

2008-07-18T05:52:00.000-07:00

Things have been crazy (nothing completely new) since we tied the knot. We were gone for half of June, then came back to always having something to do.

Work is slow and makes the time pass so painfully it almost puts me in tears. That paired with the negative energy that is persistent in that building, yesterday I thought I might lose it.

Losing pets, house sitting, errand running, dinner planning, camping planning, getting my name changed on everything, spending time with my family, spending time with friends, being there to listen, needing someone to listen.

Planning on people coming into town, getting the house put together in a more live able way, disciplining the kitten, loving the bigger kitten, hugs and smooches to the hubby.

It's all been just a little much, and I've been not so chipper- especially these past few weeks.

My only comfort comes in walking up the walk way every night and knowing that I'm home. That I'm in my safe zone-in the place that I love and am loved. The place where I get to be domestic without judgement (I love being domestic- makes me feel needed).

The place that I have worked so hard to make beautiful, happy and loving to all that come by. The place that is ours, one of the only places in this world that I have a little control, especially when everything else is crazy.

I love this place, and at some point when we do find a house to purchase, it will be very hard to leave this sanctuary.

Here's to the house, full of love and quiet and all that makes me smile.

This is great

2008-07-14T08:45:00.001-07:00

Da Count- my family

2008-07-11T06:39:00.001-07:00

The family that I had the pleasure of spending the past years with are wonderful and I love them to death, but the family Fishstick and I have now (us and the kitties) make me so happy. I love you all so much

Here's to a wonderful support system on 2 and 4 legs.

Tracy Olsen Photography

Eddie

Lucy ( who will always be family)

Francis

Freddy

For Lucy

2008-07-07T08:12:00.000-07:00

We lost a kitty last night. She was my girl, my companion, my little hippo.
You have no idea how much I will miss her.
All the snuggles, all the tummy rubs, knowing when I needed love.
She was my girl.

Love you so much Lucy

(Last night someone hit her, she's gone and my heart hurts so much)

Ninja Bubbles HNT

2008-07-03T06:59:00.000-07:00

Once upon a time, there was a couple that spent a LOT of time in a car. They decided to take a break for the night from driving in The Biggest Little City on Earth. The Fishstick suprised the Mrs. with a suite at the hotel. The room was equipt with the biggest bath tub in the world.......

and that's where it gets bubbly.

The Mrs. decides to take a bubble bath- starts the water, loads up on the bubbles (because it's a big tub) and waits.

She submerges but notices that the bubbles seem to be overtaking the tub......

and slowly the Mrs. as well.

After a grumpy face and some big laughs she makes it out- with much softer skin!

Happy HNT.
Check out where it started!

Da Count- June 2008!!

2008-06-20T08:17:00.000-07:00

For Beautiful places
For Beautiful happenings
For Beautiful People
For Beautiful sky's

For Love shared
in many different places
For smiles wanted
in all of those spaces (heh)

For new adventures
with old flames
And old traditions
with loved ones

To June 2008!

I just wanna sleep HNT

2008-06-19T06:24:00.001-07:00

I just want to sleep

No matter how much I get

It's never enough

The sun wakes before me

The cats play before me

And all I want to do is sleep

Stole it from Joy...

2008-06-18T06:16:00.000-07:00

Can you fill this out without lying?I could. If I wanted to. Probably will.

What’s the last thing you put in your mouth?
A cigarette

Have you ever kissed anyone named Matthew?
Not that I can remember

Where was your default picture taken?
At our wedding (on myspace)

Last person you rode in a car with under the age of 20?
Jessimuhkah

Can you play guitar hero?
No I suck monkies at it

Last time you walked further than a block?
It's been a while

Name someone that made you laugh today?
The kitties

When was the last time you saw number 3 on your top friends?
Couple of weeks ago

How late did you stay up last night and why?
I couldn't tell ya I fell asleep on the couch, again

If you could move somewhere else, would you?
Somewhere where the air is clean....er

Ever been kissed under fireworks?
Haven't a clue

Which of your friends lives closest to you?
Joy does! :)

Do you believe ex’s can be friends?
Sometimes they make better friends than anything else

Do you prefer to call or text?
call

How do you feel about Diet Dr Pepper?
It's not half bad

When was the last time you cried really hard?
It's been a while

Where are you at right now?
At home

Mentally?
preparing for another day at work

Emotionally?
warm and fuzzy

What bed did you sleep in last night?
The one that houses the husband

What was the last thing someone bought for you?
A pool for the backyard

Does that count?
My god yes

When is your birthday?
October 9

Who took your profile picture?
Brad

Who was the last person you took a picture of?
It wasn't a person, it was crappy houses last night

Was yesterday better than today?
I don't know what today holds yet

Can you live a day without TV?
yeah

Are you mad about anything?
nope

Do you think relationships are ever really worth it?
Fo shizzle

The last time you spent the night at someone’s house?
I can't remember

When was the last time you were extremely disappointed?
Last Friday night

Are you a bad influence?
at times :)

night out or night in?
I like being in

Are you more of an individual or an outgoing person?
Little of both

What items could you not go without during the day?
Cigs and water

Would you share a drink with a stranger?
Probably not

Who was the last person you visited in the hospital?
Its been years ago a friend after surgery

Last hug?
Joel

Do you think its right for straight guys to get their tongue pierced?
It's their tongue not mine

Are you more of a coffee or alcohol drinker?
coffee

Have you ever thrown shoes on a telephone wire?
uh no

What does the last text message in your inbox say?
don't have a cell

How do you feel about your life right now?
I love it

Explain why you last threw up?
Booze

How many times have you been pulled over by the police?
bout 5- but not in the past 5 years

Do you hate anyone?
what a waste of energy

Do you talk dirty to people?
only to Gary Sinese in my dreams LOL

If we were to look in your phone inbox, what would we find?
nada

Will you have a valentine this year?
yeah

Anyone upset you lately?
maybe a little

Last person you talked to on the phone?
dezzie

Can you easily tell if someone is fake?
sometimes

How’s your heart?
very happy

Say you were given a drug test right now, Would you pass?
yeppers

Have you ever fallen into a rose bush?
no but gutters and random bushes- yes

What did you do right before you started filling this out?
watched the 5am news

Have you had any Beers today?
nope

How many?
none

What are you doing tonight?
seeing a beautiful woman

Bleh

2008-06-17T09:00:00.000-07:00

That's about how today is already for me. Not a good sign.
The good part will come after work when we start yet another house hunt. We had put an offer in on one, but we've heard nada- so it's time for more searching!

I might post more later- who knows! :)

**Edit 11:37***

Some of you know, I have been having a lot of problems with iron and more recently with my baby makin parts (the inside ones not the outside ones)
so I have decided on putting them up for grabs on Craigslist....

potential ad on Craigslist:

Ovaries and Uterus that malfunction at will- free to good home- will deliver.....

:)

whatcha think??? LOL

2008-06-11T06:09:00.000-07:00

Overall the wedding was lovely- the whole day. I was so excited, not nervous and forgot to pee prior to the ceremony! LOL The chapel was packed with friends and family and totally full of love. We had taken Boy pictures and girl pictures prior to Chapel arrival- it was important to me that we didn't see one another before the service. I was so anxious to get the ceremony going- to smooch on that cutie pie of mine!

We were lucky enough to have friends that took pictures and video, and those that helped with keeping Fishstick cool, calm and making funny faces to the audience. It wouldn't be a picture or group there of without a goober one from the 'stick'

To my surprise, when walking down the isle the Reverend that we had rehearsal with the day before is NOT standing at the Alter. Oh no, it's this turd-tastic guy that is very used car salesman like when getting you to book the Chapel. It wouldn't have been a problem, except that he totally bombed our service. We had opted for our own vows, a unity candle, and a mellow Unitarian type service. What we got- a few Bible verses, a lot of "Jesus" and "Lord"'s, a "Father, Son and the Holy Ghost", no unity candle and our vows forgotten about.....
Luckily we made it through it and got the big ole smooch in there! (Thank goodness he didn't forget about that!)

After all kinds of pictures, that I cannot wait to see (because Tracy Olsen rocks the shutter like no other) we made our way to our reception. It was beautiful, perfect, exactly what I had pictured in my head for the past six months! And it was FULL of people we love. You can't get much better than that! I heard that the food was great, the bar was hopping, and our DJ played fantastic music!

The cake was so pretty, and I also heard it tasted fantastic! We were almost nice to one another when cutting it, but somehow we both ended up with frosting all over our faces, and yes the Groom decided to lick it off my face....... sticky much??? LOL

After the reception, our carriage- a Cabby on a bike- Smiley- came to get us to take us to the after party we planned at the Starline. Ticket to Ride was the band, and my goodness it was AWESOME! Beatles music, drinking, dancing, laughs and hugs. The perfect ending to a crazy day.

We are dancing and schmoozing and having a grand time, when these two end up on stage, deja vu style from this past Rogue festival. They have pirated our Unity candle and our vows from the Chapel. They pulled us up on stage with Dezzie and Nic to say our vows and light our Unity candle. It was amazing!

After getting family members into cars and saying a few good byes- we got a chance to step back and relax for a few before getting ready to go to our hotel room for the night... no nothing funny like that- we ordered a pizza and went to bed! LOL

Sunday was brunch with family and friends, opening a few gifts and hitting the road to Tahoe for a week to bask in our wedded bliss. It was beautiful. We talked about the whole adventure from pre wedding to where we are now the entire time we were gone. The sun shining, the water so blue.

And now back in the swing of things we are having a blast, kickin it with the kitties and getting back into our baseball watching and relaxing. But here we are- The Fishsticks!

A big huge ginormous thank you to all that attended, took pictures, laughed, drank, danced and helped out so much with everything. You guys have no idea how much we love you for all that you do for us!

And I'm spent...

2008-06-09T06:24:00.000-07:00

LOL

The wedding was awesome- and snafoo's just made it that much more memorable. Thank you so much to everyone that was there, that helped and that took all kinds of pictures!

I'll write a full on blog of events later, but just wanted to say hi! :)

The real countdown begins...

2008-05-27T05:58:00.000-07:00

In four days life will be a bit different

In four days life will be officially different

In four days I will marry my best friend

Time flys so fast

The planning, the paying, the laughing and crying

So much has happened in the past 8 months

The last little details that need to be tended to

Family and friends coming from all around

I can't wait for the fun that we've got planned

Thank you so much to all that have helped

Physically, emotionally and spiritually

You are all amazing

New lil one HNT

2008-05-22T06:46:00.000-07:00

Sleepy Freddy... he's crazy but sweet!

Happy HNT! :)

Check out where it all started....

2008-05-21T08:07:00.001-07:00

You say it every day
but when I see it in your eyes like this
it makes my knees tremble

You make life so sweet
everyday I am with you
and it makes my heart flip

You make me a lucky woman
and there will never be enough thank yous uttered
and I am so glad we have one another.

:)

Da Count- one of the most amazing women I know

2008-05-15T22:13:00.000-07:00

Always head strong

always smiling

always with a secret

You amaze me

you make it all good

i love you

this one's for you

Not understanding...

2008-05-15T08:48:00.000-07:00

That's about where I've been now for two days. Yes I am planning a wedding, yes it will be stressful, yes I have been more organized than ever with this whole process. So why then is it so stressful? Outside influences/ obsticles/ people/ words.

Not that outside mind you, they are from family. A family that I put all of my love and free time into because they are my family, because I love them enough to do that. What do you need- okay I'm there, I can't be there in 2 hours how about 3? You're down in the dumps, let me take us for pretty toes...

Yesterday was especially difficult. I run so hard and so long sometimes, and need to not, but am never "allowed" not to by the family. When things are done for me, I day thanks more than I probably should and am always answered with not a "you're welcome" but with "you had better be, especially with how much money and time was spent on you."

I stopped asking for anything. My wants and needs are simple. I have asked very little of them with the up coming events and still get shit. They were upset with this because I wouldn't let them control how my one day was going to be, the fact that what Fishstick and I want is simple and fun. No no no that's not how it is to be.

I'm a fish swimming upstream, against the crowd most of the time. I don't do the status quoe it's just not me. I don't feel like I need to be a sheep and to do something just because it's "the way things are done"- f That.

Talking to a girlfriend last night made me realize how lucky I am that I get to start my own family. That we get to set a pace, set the mood for how our family is- although it's just us and the kitties, small but filled with so much love.

Friendship, love, listening, patience and consideration for one another. That's what I want. Guilt and greed are horrid. They make me cringe and make my tummy hurt, as well as my heart.

I can't change them, I can however distance myself. But I can make my new forming family something people are going to want to be with.

DaCount- Focus

2008-05-09T09:00:00.001-07:00

Since we were small, my sister has always been so very driven, so focused on everything. It started with tap dancing, then school, then ballet, running for student government, SAT scores, getting into college, and finally maintaining as a college student. Now shes looking at post grad programs to jump into.
She has always been a bit more black and white, level headed- I'm the emotional one. I haven't ever envied something more in a person.
It has taken me so much longer to find a prize to keep my eye on, and to work my ass of for it.
So heres to Nanner, and her focus, and to me finding mine! :)

Potter HNT

2008-05-08T06:14:00.000-07:00

I got the special edition hard bound- 7 book collection last October, and I have 150 pages left to read. It has been an amazing series.....

what am I gonna read next!!!

HHNT! :)

2008-05-06T12:19:00.000-07:00

Fuck fucking fuck fuck fuck

k I feel better

now something happy....

this weekend....

2008-05-05T06:22:00.000-07:00

2008-05-01T09:58:00.000-07:00

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You have got to be balking killing me!!!!

2008-04-30T06:17:00.000-07:00

SAN FRANCISCO -- Giants manager Bruce Bochy was perturbed enough to get ejected for arguing a seventh-inning balk call that generated what proved to be the Colorado Rockies' winning run.
But overall, Bochy probably felt more upset over the Giants' poor baserunning that offset their 10 hits, including four for extra bases, in a 3-2 loss Tuesday night.
"This is one that we probably let get away from us," Bochy said.
The Giants' evening unraveled in both halves of the seventh. Tim Lincecum (4-1), bidding to become the only Giants pitcher in the team's San Francisco history other than John Burkett (1993) to start 5-0 in the season's first month, was trying to preserve a 2-2 tie when matters turned unusual.
Chris Iannetta doubled leading off and moved to third base on Clint Barmes' sacrifice bunt. As Lincecum prepared to throw a 1-0 pitch to Yorvit Torrealba, catcher Bengie Molina threw up his arms to signal a request for time out. Plate umpire Gary Darling responded by also waving his arms calling a balk on Lincecum, enabling Iannetta to score. Bochy argued with Darling and was ejected after a three-minute harangue.
"Lincecum flinched," Darling told a pool reporter. "Bengie was giving him the signs, then he started, stopped. Bengie tried to cover for his starting and stopping, called time. I went time with Bengie and then enforced the balk from starting and stopping."
It never occurred to Lincecum that he did anything that might be interpreted as a balk. All he knew was he saw a bunch of hands flailing behind home plate.
"It was almost simultaneous," Lincecum said. "Bengie started to get up and that's when the umpire called time out. It was right when I took my step back. I wasn't even into my motion yet."
Said a relatively calm Bochy, "I still don't understand it."
Bochy pressed for an explanation from Darling just a little too hard.
"He wanted me to get together with the crew and there was no reason to get together with the crew," Darling said. "I said, 'You've had your say' and blah blah blah. He didn't curse me or anything. It was a big enough play that he thought he needed to get run, I guess."
The Giants' baserunning lapses in the bottom of the inning were just as significant.
Facing Rockies starter Aaron Cook (4-1), pinch-hitter Randy Winn lined a leadoff double off the right-field wall. But Winn was thrown out trying to advance to third on Fred Lewis' grounder to shortstop Clint Barmes.
"He just didn't get a good read on that ball," Bochy said.
Winn claimed that he was trying to be aggressive.
"In hindsight, I wouldn't have gone, but I didn't have that luxury at the time," he said. "I tried to get a good secondary [lead], the ball was hit kind of at me, a little bit to my left, and usually that's a ball that you try to go on. But the ball was well-hit by Freddie. Barmes came up and made a good throw. He had to kind of throw it over me and he did."
Lewis stole second base and moved to third on Eugenio Velez's single to left field, renewing the Giants' hopes. Then Velez was picked off first base. Cook struck out Ray Durham to end the inning, hastening the end of Colorado's four-game losing streak.
"We can't get picked off in that situation," Bochy said, referring to Velez's gaffe.
That wasn't all. The Giants scored twice in the first inning but might have enjoyed a more fruitful output had Lewis not been thrown out at home on an ill-advised double-steal attempt with Velez dashing from first base.
"Freddie broke late there," said Bochy, who confirmed that the play was not planned.
Lincecum lacked his electric stuff -- he struck out only four in seven innings after entering the game with 36 in 29 1/3 innings -- but muted the Rockies with the help of three double plays. His primary nemesis was Ianetta, the backup catcher who made his first Major League appearance at third base after shortstop Troy Tulowitzki strained his left quadriceps, forcing multiple infield moves. Ianetta homered in the second inning besides igniting Colorado's seventh.
"That kid pitched well enough to win tonight," Bochy said of Lincecum. "We had our chances. We had a couple of mistakes and didn't execute well. That's the difference in a game like that."

I love baseball. It's my all time favorite sport to watch, except when home plate umps have their head's shoved so far up their rears.
It's pretty easy- it's a time out or a balk- NOT goddamnfothermuckingsomeofaturding both!!!!!! I haven't ever wished a pitcher to slip and hit an ump in the head with a 95 mph fast ball before in my life, but last night that was something I yelled at the tv!

Figure it out guys- I wanna see killer fair baseball!

So you tell me what you think....

and I love this tank- go Bengie!!!

What a weekend..

2008-04-28T06:05:00.000-07:00

Saturday my mother and two family friends threw me an amazing bridal shower. It was a blast! (Although I do now own half a Porn store- thank you Solitare and Cadie!) I don't have pictures yet because I pulled a blonde moment and left my camera at home, but will post pictures when I get em! :)

The weather was a bit warm but so tolerable, the food was super yummy, and the friends were more amazing that I could have imagined. I am not the kind of person that likes to be in the spotlight, I prefer to be in the back checking everything out, so having a party just for me was different. It was great. Everyone seemed to have a lovely time, and it's nice to see people from different areas of my life interacting with one another!

I got so many gifts, household stuff and not-so-household stuff and I am still blown away. I have thank you notes to write, and it just doesn't seem like enough. I can't say thank you enough to these women. You guys are amazing, thank you so much for being so excited for Fishstick and I on our new journey!

Love you! :)

Edit 14:35

a meme from Solitaire!

5 things found in your bag:

a) Cigs- always alway always
b) check book
c) wallet
d) eye glasses case- case I gotta rotate- Katie is teh BLIND
e) keys on key ring

5 favorite things in your room:

a) Fishstick
b) my furniture
c) the closet
d) the kitties
e) all of my shoes!

5 things you have always wanted to do:

a) travel to Greece
b) buy a house
c) go on another cruise
d) be a personal shopper
e) see The Beatles live (yes I know it will never happen!)

5 things you are currently into:

a) Planning my wedding

B) harry Potter Books

C) Cocktails with friends

d) music

e) my home

Dollar Tree HNT

2008-04-23T19:35:00.000-07:00

I go to dollar tree and this is what happens!

Happy HNT! :)

Oh yeah!

2008-04-23T10:06:00.001-07:00

This is what it's all about! :)

Da Count- Honest questions

2008-04-18T12:31:00.000-07:00

Yesterday a work mate that I think much of asked me a question. One that I hadn't much pondered. I mentioned that we are 6 weeks from the big day and I couldn't believe how fast time is flying by. And she hits me with it....

"Are you nervous about marrying Fishstick?"

I thought for a second and replied..

"Not in the least, sometimes you know it's right and this is one of those sometimes."

She is the first person to ask me that question. I hadn't thought about it, it hadn't even come close to entering my train of thought. I don't think I've ever been more sure of something in my entire life.

Talk about nuts!!!

So here's to the honest questions that make you think.

And the people that make it easy to honestly answer them! :)

Mile long HNT

2008-04-17T07:07:00.000-07:00

Not the whole but a good piece of it

They move me from place to place

help me to stand tall

walk me into new and wonderful life adventures

and haven't failed me yet!

To Gams!

Happy HNT!

It's all Solitaire's fault damnit

2008-04-16T07:39:00.000-07:00

I decided I didn’t have a lot of mental power today as I’m up to my elbows in work… I’m procrastinating and blogging and I stole this from Lime!

and Katie-Did… I fully expect you to steal this too!

You've got it baby!

Layer One: On the Outside
Name: Katie
Birthday: October 9
Current Location: at work, half asleep and wanting to be at home with the almost hubby
Eye Color: blue
Hair Color: blonde
Righty or Lefty: righty
Zodiac Sign: Libra

Layer Two: Just Below the Surface
Your Weakness: Trying to take care of everyone but me.
Goal: To love whoel heartedly, live to the fullest, and smile as much as possible
Your Fears: Growing old with nothing

Layer Three: Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow
Your thoughts first waking up: 2 hours of sleep isn't nearly enough
Your bedtime: 9:30-10:00 ish
Your most missed memory: Water polo

Layer Four: Your Pick
Pepsi or Coke: Neither- Mr. Pibb all the way
McDonald’s or Burger King: I like em both for different reasons, but McDonalds right now cause they brought back my favorite salad!
Single or Group dates: Both
Adidas or Nike: Adidas
Lipton Tea or Nestea: Lipton
Chocolate or Vanilla: Chocolate everything but pudding, then I'm a vanilla girl

Cappuccino or Coffee: coffee- Me likey the bean!

Layer Five: Do You?
Smoke: like a chimney
Have a crush: always
Think you’ve been in love: I am in lub
Want to get married: 6 1/2 weeks baby!
Believe in yourself: more as each day passes
Think you’re a health freak: I try to be balanced

Layer Six: In the Past Month
Drank alcohol: yes
Gone to the mall: yes and I hated every minute of it
Eaten Sushi: yeah- last Saturday night- so yummy!
Gone skating: Nope, best if I stick to water sports
Dyed your hair: I lightened it up a few days ago

Layer Seven: Have You Ever?
Played a stripping game: yea
Gotten beaten up: nope
Changed who you were to fit in: nah

Layer Eight: Getting Old
Age you’re hoping to be married: in a few weeks! :) So that would be 25
Plastic Surgery or Wrap: Yes please!
Buried or Cremated: Cremated

Layer Nine: Perfect Mate
Best Eye Color: Sparkly
Best Hair Color: I like em dark headed
Short or Long Hair: depends on the head

Layer Ten: What were you doing…
1 HOUR AGO: in the shower
1 WEEK AGO: workin
1 MONTH AGO: fighting with an ovary
1 YEAR AGO: getting ready for my second baseball season with Fishstick

Layer Eleven: Finish the Sentence
I LOVE: the sunshine
I HATE: ignorance
I HIDE: my tummy
I MISS: sanity
I NEED: snuggles with Lucy-Loo

favorite part of me HNT

2008-04-10T07:17:00.000-07:00

my neck and collar bone...

here they are

Happy HNT!!!

Invites went out...

2008-04-08T08:16:00.000-07:00

and the responses are coming in!
Fishstick leaves the mail for me daily now because of how excited I am when I pull them outta the box and start tearing into them! :)
If you didn't receive one, I apologize- it's a small affair. If you did- damnit send me some mail! :P

Everything is coming together nicely. Fishstick bought his suit 2 weeks ago- it is BEAUTIFUL. He spent more on it than he had planned, but will have it forever.

I needed to get away this past weekend, and a very dear friend of mine was getting married this past Saturday. But due to where the wedding was located and the cost to venture to it, we passed. We did however spend 1/3 of what we would have and went up into the hills for the weekend.

It was much needed and I feel a million times more relaxed and ready to get down to brass tacks on a few things.

All around life is good. The kitties are happy, errands need to be run, and I just might lose my mind at some point. But I am hopeful that I will keep it together- and wine just might help that! LOL

My favorite Mop tops!

2008-04-04T11:42:00.000-07:00

Some of my personal favorites....

*sigh* how I love them! :)

Fuzzy but colorful HNT

2008-04-03T06:21:00.001-07:00

Fuzzy from allgeris, but trying to stay bright and shiney!

Happy HNT!

EDIT:

a song that is so very close to my heart...

Yup got another one from Joy

2008-03-26T06:37:00.000-07:00

1. WITNESS PROTECTION NAME: (Mother and Father’s middle name)
It sounds funny

2. NASCAR NAME: (first name of your mother’s dad, father’s dad)
Monty Roy

3. STAR WARS NAME: (the first 3 letters of your last name, first 2 letters of your first name)
Lunka

4. DETECTIVE NAME: (favorite color, favorite animal!)
Yellow Sea Turtle

5. SOAP OPERA NAME: (middle name, city where you were born)
LOL

6. SUPERHERO NAME: (2nd fav color, fav drink, add “THE” to the beginning)
Pink the Kamakazee

7. FLY NAME: (first 2 letters of 1st name, last 3 letters of your last name)
Kalun

8. GANGSTA NAME: ( fav ice cream flavor, fav cookie)
Rocky Road snickerdoodle

9. ROCK STAR NAME: (current pets name, current street name).
Lucy Van Ness

10. STRIPPER NAME: (name of your fav perfume/cologne, fav candy)
Cool Water York

11. PORN NAME: (1st pets name, street you grew up on)
Peaches Vassar

Joy got me started this morning....

2008-03-25T07:53:00.000-07:00

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Damnit solitare

2008-03-22T21:52:00.001-07:00

nuff said....

2008-03-20T11:58:00.000-07:00

I stole this pic from the beautiful Joy...