Now that it's getting warmer and staying light so late I'm really noticing summer approaching. I've discovered a new summer sound here on Three Kings Drive... the sound of the little cart that goes around... grooming the landscape? picking up golf balls? I'm really not sure what... at the driving range. Outdoor sounds are a big part of summer since the windows are opened to allow them in, and I love it!
What's your favorite summer sound?
Who was it that told me to watch Zack and Miri Make a Porno last weekend? Was it Katie? Well anyway I watched it and it was so funny!! Gross, but funny and cute!
I've still got this cold. It sucks. Wish me luck on getting better!!
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Cars are more expensive than cats... but not by much.
Over the past two days I have shelled out a little over $400 to fix my car and try to fix my kitty. Life is expensive, isn't it?
Every single time, seriously, EVERY SINGLE TIME, I take my car in for an oil change they find something else wrong with it. And it's never just a $20-30 operation, oh no, it's always in the hundreds. So I needed a new battery and had dirty transmission fluid and I figured I should get it fixed before I leave my car at the airport next week when I....
COME HOME FOR THE WEDDING!!!!!!!!! SO EXCITED!!!!!!!!
...and chance it not starting again. Then of course my passenger side door has been really hard to open and shut lately so I had them oil that a bit. I spent $206.12 yesterday on my little Nuggetmobile. And here's the very Heather part of that story: I forgot my wallet at home!!! What an idiot, right?! So I had to write a check, but anything over $200 requires a driver's license number so as soon as I got home I had to call them with that information. The guys were actually really cool about it, thankfully.
Now onto the kitty... Neve's cough never really went away so I brought her into the vet for a check-up and to see if we could figure out what's going on. Well guess what. $194.68 later, we still don't know. We did X-rays, blood tests and put her on a deworming medication on the off chance that she has lung worm. She hasn't coughed these last couple of days, but it comes and goes, so I'm not convinced yet.
There are two other options at this point. The first is to put her on an antibiotic for a longer period of time than she was before and see if that works OR (here's where we start talking the BIG BUCKS) we can do a bronchial lavage which would run me about $600. Other than her occasional cough, Nevie is PERFECTLY FINE!!! She runs around, plays with Belami, eats, drinks, uses the litter box, she's a very happy kitty- I can tell. And she's gained 2 pounds! Her size always worries me so I'm glad she putting on some weight! Not only do I not want to spend that much money for something that might not tell us anything, but it's a big deal procedure and I don't want to put her through that if I don't have to.
I've started calling Neve my "little expensive kitty" and I wish I knew something, ANYTHING, about her past that could help me with her health issue. I guess that if she's happy then I shouldn't worry about it too much, but asking me not to worry about my babies is like asking me not to breathe.
I finally watched Marley & Me and while I had some issues with it as a film- the stabbing scene, seriously??? I think that the story of the Grogans and Marley is such a true, relatable tale to anyone with a pet. They are best part of your life, but sometimes they make things very stressful! Whether they're chewing up the couch or coughing inexplicably you constantly think to yourself "What should I be doing differently?" I wish animals could talk! Or in Nevie's case I wish she made any sound at all- no purring, no meowing. She's a mysterious little bugger.
Amy and I were talking about our cats the other day and we've developed a theory about cats who have had multiple owners vs. those who have lived with one family or person their whole life. When I was away for Easter and my friend Carole took care of the kitties and said that Neve was all over her and so friendly but Belami wasn't very friendly. I explained that he's had a charmed life and he can be snobby with new people. Neve on the other hand has had a tougher life with less stability. She can adapt better I guess, whereas Belami notices changes more easily. When I came back to Park City in January after being in NH for 10 days, I swear Belami would barely look at me for two days! He was MAD at me for leaving! He would like me to be around all the time because he knows me as his mom/owner. Neve probably still wonders if this is her permanent home.
I realize I'm giving the kitties far too much credit in the brain department here, but interesting idea, don't you think?
Time for work! See some of you in a week!!!!
Every single time, seriously, EVERY SINGLE TIME, I take my car in for an oil change they find something else wrong with it. And it's never just a $20-30 operation, oh no, it's always in the hundreds. So I needed a new battery and had dirty transmission fluid and I figured I should get it fixed before I leave my car at the airport next week when I....
COME HOME FOR THE WEDDING!!!!!!!!! SO EXCITED!!!!!!!!
...and chance it not starting again. Then of course my passenger side door has been really hard to open and shut lately so I had them oil that a bit. I spent $206.12 yesterday on my little Nuggetmobile. And here's the very Heather part of that story: I forgot my wallet at home!!! What an idiot, right?! So I had to write a check, but anything over $200 requires a driver's license number so as soon as I got home I had to call them with that information. The guys were actually really cool about it, thankfully.
Now onto the kitty... Neve's cough never really went away so I brought her into the vet for a check-up and to see if we could figure out what's going on. Well guess what. $194.68 later, we still don't know. We did X-rays, blood tests and put her on a deworming medication on the off chance that she has lung worm. She hasn't coughed these last couple of days, but it comes and goes, so I'm not convinced yet.
There are two other options at this point. The first is to put her on an antibiotic for a longer period of time than she was before and see if that works OR (here's where we start talking the BIG BUCKS) we can do a bronchial lavage which would run me about $600. Other than her occasional cough, Nevie is PERFECTLY FINE!!! She runs around, plays with Belami, eats, drinks, uses the litter box, she's a very happy kitty- I can tell. And she's gained 2 pounds! Her size always worries me so I'm glad she putting on some weight! Not only do I not want to spend that much money for something that might not tell us anything, but it's a big deal procedure and I don't want to put her through that if I don't have to.
I've started calling Neve my "little expensive kitty" and I wish I knew something, ANYTHING, about her past that could help me with her health issue. I guess that if she's happy then I shouldn't worry about it too much, but asking me not to worry about my babies is like asking me not to breathe.
I finally watched Marley & Me and while I had some issues with it as a film- the stabbing scene, seriously??? I think that the story of the Grogans and Marley is such a true, relatable tale to anyone with a pet. They are best part of your life, but sometimes they make things very stressful! Whether they're chewing up the couch or coughing inexplicably you constantly think to yourself "What should I be doing differently?" I wish animals could talk! Or in Nevie's case I wish she made any sound at all- no purring, no meowing. She's a mysterious little bugger.
Amy and I were talking about our cats the other day and we've developed a theory about cats who have had multiple owners vs. those who have lived with one family or person their whole life. When I was away for Easter and my friend Carole took care of the kitties and said that Neve was all over her and so friendly but Belami wasn't very friendly. I explained that he's had a charmed life and he can be snobby with new people. Neve on the other hand has had a tougher life with less stability. She can adapt better I guess, whereas Belami notices changes more easily. When I came back to Park City in January after being in NH for 10 days, I swear Belami would barely look at me for two days! He was MAD at me for leaving! He would like me to be around all the time because he knows me as his mom/owner. Neve probably still wonders if this is her permanent home.
I realize I'm giving the kitties far too much credit in the brain department here, but interesting idea, don't you think?
Time for work! See some of you in a week!!!!
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Dance, Dance, Dance.
Having troubles telling
how I feel, but I can
Dance, dance, dance.
Couldn't possibly tell you
How I mean, but I can
Dance, dance, dance.
So when I trip on my feet
Look at the beat
The words are written in the sand
When I'm shaking my hips
Look for the swing
The words are written in the air.
Dance,
I was a dancer all along
Dance, dance, dance
Words can never make up for what you do.
Easy conversations, there's no such thing
No I'm shy, shy, shy
My hips they lie 'cause in reality
I'm shy, shy, shy
But when I trip on my feet
Look at the ground
The words are written in the dust
When I'm shaking my hips
Look for the swing
The words are written in the air.
Dance,
I was a dancer all along
Dance, dance, dance
Words can never make up for what you do...
Dance, dance, dance.
This is a cute song by Lykke Li, a Swedish singer. She has a couple of other good songs, my favorite is called Little Bit, but most of them are actually kind of weird. Back to Dance, Dance, Dance... I love the idea of dancing for inspiration when you're not sure what to say. What a lovely idea!
how I feel, but I can
Dance, dance, dance.
Couldn't possibly tell you
How I mean, but I can
Dance, dance, dance.
So when I trip on my feet
Look at the beat
The words are written in the sand
When I'm shaking my hips
Look for the swing
The words are written in the air.
Dance,
I was a dancer all along
Dance, dance, dance
Words can never make up for what you do.
Easy conversations, there's no such thing
No I'm shy, shy, shy
My hips they lie 'cause in reality
I'm shy, shy, shy
But when I trip on my feet
Look at the ground
The words are written in the dust
When I'm shaking my hips
Look for the swing
The words are written in the air.
Dance,
I was a dancer all along
Dance, dance, dance
Words can never make up for what you do...
Dance, dance, dance.
This is a cute song by Lykke Li, a Swedish singer. She has a couple of other good songs, my favorite is called Little Bit, but most of them are actually kind of weird. Back to Dance, Dance, Dance... I love the idea of dancing for inspiration when you're not sure what to say. What a lovely idea!
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Is...
I was reading the NHSPCA newsletter online and saw some information about leaving a dog in a hot car. I wondered what the laws are in Utah so I went to the Google page and began typing "Is it illegal to leave a dog in a car in Utah?" My Google assist is on so it always guesses what you're typing as you type it. I just have to share with you what Google thought I would be asking after I typed in the word "is."
The first suggestion was "Is Santa real?" Could you imagine some little kid going on the Internet to find out if Father Christmas exists? Maybe they're too embarrassed to ask a real person. And speaking of the holiday, one of the other suggestions was "Is Walmart open on Christmas?" So do these questions pop up because so many people are typing them in? In that case there are a lot of people wondering "Is bronchitis contagious?" and the same thing about pneumonia. There are three things people would like to know about Obama: is he a US citizen? Is he a Muslim? And, here's an interesting one: "Is he the Antichrist?" Hmmm... People actually went online hoping to find factual evidence to answer this inquiry?
Isn't the Internet a wonderful thing? You can Google just about any subject. And FYI I didn't even find the answer to my original question! Does anyone know where I could get that kind of information?
The first suggestion was "Is Santa real?" Could you imagine some little kid going on the Internet to find out if Father Christmas exists? Maybe they're too embarrassed to ask a real person. And speaking of the holiday, one of the other suggestions was "Is Walmart open on Christmas?" So do these questions pop up because so many people are typing them in? In that case there are a lot of people wondering "Is bronchitis contagious?" and the same thing about pneumonia. There are three things people would like to know about Obama: is he a US citizen? Is he a Muslim? And, here's an interesting one: "Is he the Antichrist?" Hmmm... People actually went online hoping to find factual evidence to answer this inquiry?
Isn't the Internet a wonderful thing? You can Google just about any subject. And FYI I didn't even find the answer to my original question! Does anyone know where I could get that kind of information?
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Mom won!
Congratulations, Mama! You guessed right! Well, half right. The song is called The Fear, by Lily Allen. I think it has cool lyrics and it's an interesting commentary on some aspects of life these days.
So for your prize you win... a visit from me on Mother's Day!!!!! Lucky you!!!
Speaking of Mother's Day, tomorrow we celebrate our other mother- Mother Earth! It's Earth Day as I'm sure you are aware. Let's all try to do something nice for the planet!
I have been to the end of the earth.
I have been to the end of the waters.
I have been to the end of the sky.
I have been to the end of the mountains.
I have found none that are not my friends.
Navajo Proverb
So for your prize you win... a visit from me on Mother's Day!!!!! Lucky you!!!
Speaking of Mother's Day, tomorrow we celebrate our other mother- Mother Earth! It's Earth Day as I'm sure you are aware. Let's all try to do something nice for the planet!
I have been to the end of the earth.
I have been to the end of the waters.
I have been to the end of the sky.
I have been to the end of the mountains.
I have found none that are not my friends.
Navajo Proverb
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Clues.
That song is not rap! Here are some other clues:
It's sung by a girl.
She's British.
It came out in the last year.
Good luck!
It's sung by a girl.
She's British.
It came out in the last year.
Good luck!
Saturday, April 18, 2009
Turn off your cell phone BEFORE the movie starts.
Let me tell you all what the mean man did to me at the movies last night...
One of the other managers, Carole, invited me to see State of Play with her and a couple of her friends after work last night. Never one to pass up a trip to the movies I obviously accepted and the whole night was really fun! We went out for wine and appetizers first at my favorite restaurant in Park City, Red Rock, which happens to be across the street from the theatre.
Now onto the mean man. The movie had started and I realized that I hadn't turned off my cell phone so I took it out of my bag to do so and the old man next to me grabs my phone while it is still in my hand and says "EXCUSE ME!" I told him that I was actually turning it off and he didn't say anything! No apology! Nothing! What a jerk! I guess he thought I was going to make a call? Start texting? I don't know what he was expecting but if he had just waited a second he would have seen that I was doing the courteous thing by shutting off my phone. Some people.
BTW the movie was pretty good, a little boring, but according to Jared I think all good movies are boring. In my opinion it's a rental, but what a great cast! I think Jason Bateman was my favorite part of the whole film!
Now let's play a game! I'm going to put some song lyrics here and you all have to guess the song! Have fun!
Life's about film stars and less about mothers,
It's all about fast cars and cussing each other,
But it doesn't matter 'cuz I'm packing plastic,
That's what makes my life so f#$@ing fantastic.
I am a weapon of massive consumption,
And it's not my fault, its how I'm programmed to function.
One of the other managers, Carole, invited me to see State of Play with her and a couple of her friends after work last night. Never one to pass up a trip to the movies I obviously accepted and the whole night was really fun! We went out for wine and appetizers first at my favorite restaurant in Park City, Red Rock, which happens to be across the street from the theatre.
Now onto the mean man. The movie had started and I realized that I hadn't turned off my cell phone so I took it out of my bag to do so and the old man next to me grabs my phone while it is still in my hand and says "EXCUSE ME!" I told him that I was actually turning it off and he didn't say anything! No apology! Nothing! What a jerk! I guess he thought I was going to make a call? Start texting? I don't know what he was expecting but if he had just waited a second he would have seen that I was doing the courteous thing by shutting off my phone. Some people.
BTW the movie was pretty good, a little boring, but according to Jared I think all good movies are boring. In my opinion it's a rental, but what a great cast! I think Jason Bateman was my favorite part of the whole film!
Now let's play a game! I'm going to put some song lyrics here and you all have to guess the song! Have fun!
Life's about film stars and less about mothers,
It's all about fast cars and cussing each other,
But it doesn't matter 'cuz I'm packing plastic,
That's what makes my life so f#$@ing fantastic.
I am a weapon of massive consumption,
And it's not my fault, its how I'm programmed to function.
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Easter in Paradise... again.
I've fallen into my old blogging habit of letting myself get too busy to post. I don't have time to write anything too special right now, I just wanted to check in! I type this as I lay in bed and both of the kitties are sitting on top of me right now which is making this very difficult but I'll do my best!
I hope you all had a wonderful Easter! This was my second Easter away from home. The last time was while I was abroad. Katie, Beth, Szilvia and I spent the holiday in Surfer's Paradise. This year I spent the day in Paradise, UT at Stacie's farm. The same place where I went for Christmas. Her family is SO NICE! They got me an Easter basket and everything! They do an Easter egg hunt and guess what is in the eggs?! Money! I only found $5.75- way to go, right? Her sister found $45!!! They're pretty hardcore about it! The whole day was really relaxing. We went for a walk around her property and I took lots of pictures which I will post another time when I'm not trying to get to sleep. Don't worry, I didn't come home with a kitty this time although I did see all of the stray cats who live at her grandmother's (where I found Nevie) so I was excited about that! None of them were running in the house though so I figure they're set in their wild ways- not like Neve!
Okay that's really all I have time for... here's a cute little poem to enjoy!
They might not need me; but they might,
I'll let my head be just in sight;
As smile as small as mine might be
Precisely their necessity.
Emily Dickinson
I hope you all had a wonderful Easter! This was my second Easter away from home. The last time was while I was abroad. Katie, Beth, Szilvia and I spent the holiday in Surfer's Paradise. This year I spent the day in Paradise, UT at Stacie's farm. The same place where I went for Christmas. Her family is SO NICE! They got me an Easter basket and everything! They do an Easter egg hunt and guess what is in the eggs?! Money! I only found $5.75- way to go, right? Her sister found $45!!! They're pretty hardcore about it! The whole day was really relaxing. We went for a walk around her property and I took lots of pictures which I will post another time when I'm not trying to get to sleep. Don't worry, I didn't come home with a kitty this time although I did see all of the stray cats who live at her grandmother's (where I found Nevie) so I was excited about that! None of them were running in the house though so I figure they're set in their wild ways- not like Neve!
Okay that's really all I have time for... here's a cute little poem to enjoy!
They might not need me; but they might,
I'll let my head be just in sight;
As smile as small as mine might be
Precisely their necessity.
Emily Dickinson
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Etsy.
A couple of weeks ago I complimented a customer on her earrings and she told me that she bought them from Etsy. She was a little surprised that I had never heard of this website. Have any of you? I feel like you could literally spend DAYS looking around the site so I've only browsed a few areas but it's pretty awesome! What a great idea for people to get their designs and creations out there for all to see!
COOL STUFF!
One should make one's life a mosaic. Let the general design be good, the colors lively, and the materials diversified.
Princess Marthe Bibesco
COOL STUFF!
One should make one's life a mosaic. Let the general design be good, the colors lively, and the materials diversified.
Princess Marthe Bibesco
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Compassion & Fashion.
Some great news on Wayne Pacelle's latest post... fur sales are down!!! Woohoo! I won't go into details here since you can get to his blog from mine but in case you don't want to read the whole post you can click on this link to see if your favorite retailers are fur-free, like J. Crew.
GOOD places to shop!
Make sure you're shopping with a company you can feel good about! And if you'd like to know where to go for all of your beauty needs, click on the link below.
More GOOD places to shop!
Remember that cruelty-free is always in style and looks good on EVERYONE!
GOOD places to shop!
Make sure you're shopping with a company you can feel good about! And if you'd like to know where to go for all of your beauty needs, click on the link below.
More GOOD places to shop!
Remember that cruelty-free is always in style and looks good on EVERYONE!
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Oops.
As you can see I screwed around with the size of the font on my post and couldn't get it back to normal. I figured I'd get people (and by people I mean Mom) asking what happened so I'm just telling you now. I don't know what I did, I just wanted Meg's b-day message to be big, but now it's ALL big. Oh well.
ZUMBA!!!
First things, first...
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MEG!!! I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU!!!
And now onto Zumba! Has anyone taken this class?? It is SO MUCH FUN!!! It's a fitness class that doesn't feel like working out! I was sweating like crazy and the instructor told us it burns 800-900 calories!! It's basically just shakin' your booty! We had heard about it and seen people in the class so Anna and I decided to try it out. Everyone wears these chiffon skirts with coins on them so that it jingles when you move, so I bought one for myself and Anna for our big debut. The instructor at our gym is a Colombian woman named Leticia and she is fabulous, full of energy and makes you feel so comfortable! At the beginning she told us to just make sure we have good posture and have fun. She said don't worry about your neighbors or anything else, it's about you and your movement! Click on the link to see what Zumba is!
Ditch the workout, join the party!
Usually during a class I'll look at the clock and wonder when the torture will end but today the hour flew by and I was actually a little sad when it was over! ANYONE can do this! I was probably the youngest person in the class and some of the women were a lot older but you could tell they were having a blast!
Life's a party make it hot, dance don't ever stop, whatever rhythm!
Jennifer Lopez (or whoever wrote Let's Get Loud since I'm sure it wasn't her!)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MEG!!! I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU!!!
And now onto Zumba! Has anyone taken this class?? It is SO MUCH FUN!!! It's a fitness class that doesn't feel like working out! I was sweating like crazy and the instructor told us it burns 800-900 calories!! It's basically just shakin' your booty! We had heard about it and seen people in the class so Anna and I decided to try it out. Everyone wears these chiffon skirts with coins on them so that it jingles when you move, so I bought one for myself and Anna for our big debut. The instructor at our gym is a Colombian woman named Leticia and she is fabulous, full of energy and makes you feel so comfortable! At the beginning she told us to just make sure we have good posture and have fun. She said don't worry about your neighbors or anything else, it's about you and your movement! Click on the link to see what Zumba is!
Ditch the workout, join the party!
Usually during a class I'll look at the clock and wonder when the torture will end but today the hour flew by and I was actually a little sad when it was over! ANYONE can do this! I was probably the youngest person in the class and some of the women were a lot older but you could tell they were having a blast!
Life's a party make it hot, dance don't ever stop, whatever rhythm!
Jennifer Lopez (or whoever wrote Let's Get Loud since I'm sure it wasn't her!)
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Progress!
I talked 3 of my friends from work into going to a class this morning that's taught by Josh, the trainer that I met with last week. When I met with him he suggested that I take his class but I knew I'd need some support so I recruited Stacie, Anna and Kristi to attend with me. When I went to sign us up for it yesterday morning the girl at the front desk of the gym told me I was brave for taking that class. Oh great! I thought "What have I gotten myself into here!?" I was so glad that I had friends to go through the torture with!
The class was difficult and I will admit that I took a few shortcuts on some of the exercises that I really struggled with, but here's the good news... He told us to do those full sit ups that you'll recall I couldn't do at all last week and guess what! I COULD DO THEM!! I've been practicing every day and it paid off! I know it's just something little, but I was truly proud of myself. I'm so out of shape but I'm getting there- slowly but surely!
After the class Kristi, Stacie and I went to a restaurant called Squatters and got some breakfast. It was my first time there but I really wanted to go because they have vegetarian and vegan choices and run a pretty eco-friendly establishment. I got a tofu scrambler burrito and it was quite yummy! Take a look at the website to see what it's all about! Delicious!
I have the day off and planned to get my taxes done, but I must have put my W-2's in a safe place- so safe, in fact that I am having a hard time finding them. Oops. I guess I should go look some more- I know I'll find them!
I have a strong feeling I'm going to be sore tomorrow so I'll include a quote of inspiration. You can use it too should you need a little motivation for anything!
You may trod me in the very dirt
But still, like dust, I'll rise.
Maya Angelou
The class was difficult and I will admit that I took a few shortcuts on some of the exercises that I really struggled with, but here's the good news... He told us to do those full sit ups that you'll recall I couldn't do at all last week and guess what! I COULD DO THEM!! I've been practicing every day and it paid off! I know it's just something little, but I was truly proud of myself. I'm so out of shape but I'm getting there- slowly but surely!
After the class Kristi, Stacie and I went to a restaurant called Squatters and got some breakfast. It was my first time there but I really wanted to go because they have vegetarian and vegan choices and run a pretty eco-friendly establishment. I got a tofu scrambler burrito and it was quite yummy! Take a look at the website to see what it's all about! Delicious!
I have the day off and planned to get my taxes done, but I must have put my W-2's in a safe place- so safe, in fact that I am having a hard time finding them. Oops. I guess I should go look some more- I know I'll find them!
I have a strong feeling I'm going to be sore tomorrow so I'll include a quote of inspiration. You can use it too should you need a little motivation for anything!
You may trod me in the very dirt
But still, like dust, I'll rise.
Maya Angelou
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
One thing I really love about cats...
One thing (among many others) I really love about cats is when they suddenly stop what they are doing, whatever it is, and start frantically licking themselves in just one spot. It's like that little bit of fur was SO dirty it just couldn't wait to be cleaned.
One thing (among very few others) I really don't like about cats is when they break things that you really love. Like the beautiful candle holders that Katie sent me for Christmas... started out with 4 and we are down to 2. Neve slid into one and it fell to the floor shattering into a million pieces and the other day I came home from work to find another one smashed on the floor. The 2 little brats weren't hurt, thank goodness, but honestly, I was sad. I've moved them to a higher shelf where the kitties can't reach them so I think the last 2 are safe now.
I'm sure all of you cat- and any other pet- owners can relate and would agree with me that the good FAR outweighs the bad.
Even Belami appreciates the great view!
After a long day of breaking things, it's good to rest.
Cat nap.
Awwwww.
AHHHHHHH!
I'm so glad that they love each other!
He takes great pictures, doesn't he?
One thing (among very few others) I really don't like about cats is when they break things that you really love. Like the beautiful candle holders that Katie sent me for Christmas... started out with 4 and we are down to 2. Neve slid into one and it fell to the floor shattering into a million pieces and the other day I came home from work to find another one smashed on the floor. The 2 little brats weren't hurt, thank goodness, but honestly, I was sad. I've moved them to a higher shelf where the kitties can't reach them so I think the last 2 are safe now.
I'm sure all of you cat- and any other pet- owners can relate and would agree with me that the good FAR outweighs the bad.
Even Belami appreciates the great view!
After a long day of breaking things, it's good to rest.
Cat nap.
Awwwww.
AHHHHHHH!
I'm so glad that they love each other!
He takes great pictures, doesn't he?
Monday, March 30, 2009
Life saver <3
Wait
Galway Kinnell
Wait, for now.
Distrust everything if you have to.
But trust the hours. Haven't they
carried you everywhere, up to now?
Personal events will become interesting again.
Hair will become interesting.
Pain will become interesting.
Buds that open out of season will become interesting.
Second-hand gloves will become lovely again;
their memories are what give them
the need for other hands. The desolation
of lovers is the same: that enormous emptiness
carved out of such tiny beings as we are
asks to be filled; the need
for the new love is faithfulness to the old.
Wait.
Don't go too early.
You're tired. But everyone's tired.
But no one is tired enough.
Only wait a little and listen:
music of hair,
music of pain,
music of looms weaving our loves again.
Be there to hear it, it will be the only time,
most of all to hear your whole existence,
rehearsed by the sorrows, play itself into total exhaustion.
This is one of my favorite poems, and I thought I would share it with everyone. I first discovered this piece in the poetry class I took my senior year at UNH. Part of the reason I love it is because Kinnell wrote it for one of his students who was contemplating suicide. Not only did she not kill herself, she thanked Kinnell and he read this poem every time he visited a college in hopes that if anyone in the audience was having similar feelings they would decide instead to just... Wait.
So poetry isn't just pretty, it saves lives.
Galway Kinnell
Wait, for now.
Distrust everything if you have to.
But trust the hours. Haven't they
carried you everywhere, up to now?
Personal events will become interesting again.
Hair will become interesting.
Pain will become interesting.
Buds that open out of season will become interesting.
Second-hand gloves will become lovely again;
their memories are what give them
the need for other hands. The desolation
of lovers is the same: that enormous emptiness
carved out of such tiny beings as we are
asks to be filled; the need
for the new love is faithfulness to the old.
Wait.
Don't go too early.
You're tired. But everyone's tired.
But no one is tired enough.
Only wait a little and listen:
music of hair,
music of pain,
music of looms weaving our loves again.
Be there to hear it, it will be the only time,
most of all to hear your whole existence,
rehearsed by the sorrows, play itself into total exhaustion.
This is one of my favorite poems, and I thought I would share it with everyone. I first discovered this piece in the poetry class I took my senior year at UNH. Part of the reason I love it is because Kinnell wrote it for one of his students who was contemplating suicide. Not only did she not kill herself, she thanked Kinnell and he read this poem every time he visited a college in hopes that if anyone in the audience was having similar feelings they would decide instead to just... Wait.
So poetry isn't just pretty, it saves lives.
Sunday, March 29, 2009
MUSIC
I have decided that I am no longer going to buy CDs because it is a waste of paper, plastic and space. I will just download from Itunes going forward. I look at the pages of a CD booklet maybe once and then I struggle to find a place to keep the case. When you buy an album from Itunes you get the same pages that you would when buying a CD- it opens up on your computer. I like to know lyrics so that's the main reason I look at the booklet. For instance, Gabriella Cilmi's CD- I can't understand what she says, which can pose a problem when you're trying to sing along. I read the lyrics that I wasn't sure of and that was all I needed, but now I don't have to worry about finding a place for the CD case that I'm probably never going to need again.
I don't have a stereo so the way that I listen to music around the apartment is by putting my Itunes on shuffle. I love not knowing what song it will pick for me next! Sometimes it will play a song I had totally forgotten that I love! The thing that I don't like is when it shuffles to a Christmas song right in the middle of everything. I guess I should just take the time to separate the types of music, but I really don't feel like it! It's so funny when I'm in the other room and all of a sudden I hear Madonna singing Santa Baby!
Music is ESSENTIAL to a successful workout for me. A good beat gets me pumped! Here are 15 of the songs that provide me with that extra push while I'm exercising:
Discipline... NIN (Thank you, Jared!!)
My Life Would Suck Without You... Kelly Clarkson
The Fame... Lady Gaga
Faster Kill Pussycat... Paul Oakenfold f. Brittany Murphy
New Sensation... INXS
Shut Up and Let Me Go... The Ting Tings
Shake Your Pom Pom... Missy Elliott
Hombre... M.I.A.
The Way You Make Me Feel... Michael Jackson
Sunday Morning... K-OS
Misery Business... Paramore
Cobrastyle... Robyn
Jai Ho... A.R. Rahman (Slumdog Millionaire Sdtk.)*
Superstar... Jamelia
Fantasy... Mariah Carey f. ODB
*Does anyone else think it's weird that The Pussycat Dolls have already remade this song?! It's not even different- just dumb!! Why did they let them do that?!
Here are two songs I'm really into right now if anyone else wants to give them a listen... Around the Bend by The Asteroids Galaxy Tour and Heartbeats by The Knife.
Without music I should wish to die.
Edna St. Vincent Millay
Amen, sista!!
I don't have a stereo so the way that I listen to music around the apartment is by putting my Itunes on shuffle. I love not knowing what song it will pick for me next! Sometimes it will play a song I had totally forgotten that I love! The thing that I don't like is when it shuffles to a Christmas song right in the middle of everything. I guess I should just take the time to separate the types of music, but I really don't feel like it! It's so funny when I'm in the other room and all of a sudden I hear Madonna singing Santa Baby!
Music is ESSENTIAL to a successful workout for me. A good beat gets me pumped! Here are 15 of the songs that provide me with that extra push while I'm exercising:
Discipline... NIN (Thank you, Jared!!)
My Life Would Suck Without You... Kelly Clarkson
The Fame... Lady Gaga
Faster Kill Pussycat... Paul Oakenfold f. Brittany Murphy
New Sensation... INXS
Shut Up and Let Me Go... The Ting Tings
Shake Your Pom Pom... Missy Elliott
Hombre... M.I.A.
The Way You Make Me Feel... Michael Jackson
Sunday Morning... K-OS
Misery Business... Paramore
Cobrastyle... Robyn
Jai Ho... A.R. Rahman (Slumdog Millionaire Sdtk.)*
Superstar... Jamelia
Fantasy... Mariah Carey f. ODB
*Does anyone else think it's weird that The Pussycat Dolls have already remade this song?! It's not even different- just dumb!! Why did they let them do that?!
Here are two songs I'm really into right now if anyone else wants to give them a listen... Around the Bend by The Asteroids Galaxy Tour and Heartbeats by The Knife.
Without music I should wish to die.
Edna St. Vincent Millay
Amen, sista!!
Friday, March 27, 2009
Smiles!
Give your smiles away for it may be all some people receive that day.
Robbin Rawlings
I think that is great advice... think about it while you're out and about this weekend. Sometimes just smiling at someone can make his or her day!
Robbin Rawlings
I think that is great advice... think about it while you're out and about this weekend. Sometimes just smiling at someone can make his or her day!
Thursday, March 26, 2009
I Love You, Man... I loved you!
Movie recommendation time!!!!
I said that I'd let you all know how I Love You, Man was and it was hilarious! I'm so glad that Paul Rudd is a leading man! We've loved him since Clueless but he's always played the sidekick in films. He can certainly hold his own and he was so funny in this role! The supporting cast is also great! If you're looking for a laugh, you should totally see this movie!
I said that I'd let you all know how I Love You, Man was and it was hilarious! I'm so glad that Paul Rudd is a leading man! We've loved him since Clueless but he's always played the sidekick in films. He can certainly hold his own and he was so funny in this role! The supporting cast is also great! If you're looking for a laugh, you should totally see this movie!
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Snow? Really?
Snowball
-Shel Silverstein
I made myself a snowball
As perfect as can be.
I thought I'd keep it as a pet
And let it sleep with me.
I made it some pajamas
And a pillow for it's head.
Then last night it ran away,
But first it wet the bed.
That Mother Nature loves to tease, doesn't she? Last week the weather was unbelievable! Warm with a nice breeze, perfect skirt weather, although a reminder that I need a tan. Now it is SNOWING!! I am officially sick of winter! I realize that I shouldn't complain because my first winter in Park City was rather mild, but I'm a summer girl at heart so bring on the SUN!!!!
I've had the last couple of days off which is why I've been able to write every day. I didn't do anything terribly exciting but I did work out every day! I got my ass kicked in fact. This morning I attended a step class taught by Terri, one of the other managers at work. I'm pretty quick to pick up the basic steps but with the more involved ones I feel like by the time I get it we've moved on to something else. What bugged me though was the people who would offer to show me the step slower which was SO NICE of them but then it made me feel bad that they were altering their workout so that Ms. Uncoordinated in the back row could catch up. What bugged me even more was when Terri told us to go get weights and this one lady said I should grab lighter weights! I wanted to say this:
"Mind your own f-ing business lady! Just because I can't move my feet as fast as you doesn't mean I don't have strong arms!"
Here's what I actually said:
"Okay, thanks!"
Wouldn't the first comment have been way better?! Oh well. The class is an hour and a half long! With a nice little break in the middle to go do, oh I don't know... A MILLION lunges in the gym. The class was fun, maybe I'll even do it again, but between that and meeting with the trainer on Monday I am sore. Oh and I'm sure you're wondering how that went.
I was a sweaty, weak, totally unfunny, uncharming mess while the trainer stands there looking all adorable, making me do all these dumb exercises. Like for instance the Treadmill of Death, as it will now be affectionately referred to. He had it on such an incline I thought I might fall off! Or FULL sit-ups! I do crunches almost every day but these, folks, I COULD NOT do them. I'm not joking! He said we were going to do 20, but he had to help me and when we got to 10, he's like "Okay that's enough." Cool. The only thing that made me feel better was when I told another woman I work with who is a personal trainer what I did during the session she said that it was hard stuff and she was a little surprised. I got some tips from her on how to modify things a bit so that it isn't as difficult for me at first. Overall, meeting with the trainer was helpful so I'm glad I was talked into it.
The good news about my fitness endeavors is that not only do I feel better but I'm noticing a difference in how I look! Just a little bit, but seeing results is super-motivating and makes me want to keep at it.
One of my headlights was out and I needed an oil change anyway so I spent part of my day getting my car worked on. And I SWEAR, every single time I get my oil changed they find something else wrong with my car and today was no different. I need a new battery and my transmission fluid is dirty or something. Don't quote me on that, I don't have the paper in front of me, but come on! Cars are too expensive. While I was sitting there waiting I heard the James Bond theme music all of a sudden and I realized it was this old man's ring tone! I got a big kick out of that! There was also a guy there who had a really friendly and cute bulldog! She was walking around, greeting everybody in the waiting room.
Tonight Stacie and I are going to see I Love You, Man. Which looks so funny and has gotten positive reviews so far. I hope I like it! I'll let you all know how it is!
-Shel Silverstein
I made myself a snowball
As perfect as can be.
I thought I'd keep it as a pet
And let it sleep with me.
I made it some pajamas
And a pillow for it's head.
Then last night it ran away,
But first it wet the bed.
That Mother Nature loves to tease, doesn't she? Last week the weather was unbelievable! Warm with a nice breeze, perfect skirt weather, although a reminder that I need a tan. Now it is SNOWING!! I am officially sick of winter! I realize that I shouldn't complain because my first winter in Park City was rather mild, but I'm a summer girl at heart so bring on the SUN!!!!
I've had the last couple of days off which is why I've been able to write every day. I didn't do anything terribly exciting but I did work out every day! I got my ass kicked in fact. This morning I attended a step class taught by Terri, one of the other managers at work. I'm pretty quick to pick up the basic steps but with the more involved ones I feel like by the time I get it we've moved on to something else. What bugged me though was the people who would offer to show me the step slower which was SO NICE of them but then it made me feel bad that they were altering their workout so that Ms. Uncoordinated in the back row could catch up. What bugged me even more was when Terri told us to go get weights and this one lady said I should grab lighter weights! I wanted to say this:
"Mind your own f-ing business lady! Just because I can't move my feet as fast as you doesn't mean I don't have strong arms!"
Here's what I actually said:
"Okay, thanks!"
Wouldn't the first comment have been way better?! Oh well. The class is an hour and a half long! With a nice little break in the middle to go do, oh I don't know... A MILLION lunges in the gym. The class was fun, maybe I'll even do it again, but between that and meeting with the trainer on Monday I am sore. Oh and I'm sure you're wondering how that went.
I was a sweaty, weak, totally unfunny, uncharming mess while the trainer stands there looking all adorable, making me do all these dumb exercises. Like for instance the Treadmill of Death, as it will now be affectionately referred to. He had it on such an incline I thought I might fall off! Or FULL sit-ups! I do crunches almost every day but these, folks, I COULD NOT do them. I'm not joking! He said we were going to do 20, but he had to help me and when we got to 10, he's like "Okay that's enough." Cool. The only thing that made me feel better was when I told another woman I work with who is a personal trainer what I did during the session she said that it was hard stuff and she was a little surprised. I got some tips from her on how to modify things a bit so that it isn't as difficult for me at first. Overall, meeting with the trainer was helpful so I'm glad I was talked into it.
The good news about my fitness endeavors is that not only do I feel better but I'm noticing a difference in how I look! Just a little bit, but seeing results is super-motivating and makes me want to keep at it.
One of my headlights was out and I needed an oil change anyway so I spent part of my day getting my car worked on. And I SWEAR, every single time I get my oil changed they find something else wrong with my car and today was no different. I need a new battery and my transmission fluid is dirty or something. Don't quote me on that, I don't have the paper in front of me, but come on! Cars are too expensive. While I was sitting there waiting I heard the James Bond theme music all of a sudden and I realized it was this old man's ring tone! I got a big kick out of that! There was also a guy there who had a really friendly and cute bulldog! She was walking around, greeting everybody in the waiting room.
Tonight Stacie and I are going to see I Love You, Man. Which looks so funny and has gotten positive reviews so far. I hope I like it! I'll let you all know how it is!
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Ashley's photos... take a look!
Did you all notice the new addition to my "blog love" section?
Ashley is a girl I work with and she takes beautiful photos which are on display at the Ashley Swapp Photography blog. Ashley is a great employee and just the sweetest girl you'd ever meet!
If you like adorable babies, you'll especially LOVE her stuff! Check it out!
Ashley is a girl I work with and she takes beautiful photos which are on display at the Ashley Swapp Photography blog. Ashley is a great employee and just the sweetest girl you'd ever meet!
If you like adorable babies, you'll especially LOVE her stuff! Check it out!
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
