http://signatureweddingaislerunners.com/blog/7-mistakes-to-avoid-when-planning-a-wedding/
Yeah, man. Wow. Interesting things to be 'famous' for, ya know?
In other news: Getting ready for the big 'ol trip...taking tomorrow off just to ease up from the big week we've had. I'm going out to din-din with friends tonight as well. I can't wait to see them all!
Thursday, August 30, 2007
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Seriously, this might be the way to go...
I had some issues with things at work. Some of it was my fault. My only rightful punishment is this: Force-feeding me cake.
What do you think?
What do you think?
Sunday, June 24, 2007
Is this a movie?
Either a movie or a dream, I am coming out of my 'high school', am finding a truck with a bald-headed, goateed man. He moves from the driver's side to the passenger's side. The first day, a blonde jumps in the truck and starts passionately kissing him (they seem to know each other.) (The second day it is a black-haired chick.) They drive over to a sushi/Chinese food place. I follow them. They are eating at the buffet and I never will because I don't know how long the food has been there. They laugh, chat, eat, etc. I follow them back to the next place. It is at this point that I realize I have no friends to share this with, no friends to pretend to eat Chinese food with, nothing. I feel mortified how alone I am.
Now that I have writeen this out, I'm guessing the answer to the title is no.
Now that I have writeen this out, I'm guessing the answer to the title is no.
Thursday, June 21, 2007
5 positive things...
about today.
1. Donated to NPR.
2. They said, "Rebecca and Kenneth Caton" on the air this morning because of our donation. Kewl.
3. Learned a new management skill when talking about reviews with people.
4. Did not eat all of my fries at dinner.
5. Booked some major parts of our trip to Italy!
*dancing* Yeah, baby, yeah!
6. Found a cool website, trashthedress.com
7. Went for a 'date' with hubby in his loaner Z4.
8. Summer solstice
9. Didn't watch television today
10. Got home early. :)
1. Donated to NPR.
2. They said, "Rebecca and Kenneth Caton" on the air this morning because of our donation. Kewl.
3. Learned a new management skill when talking about reviews with people.
4. Did not eat all of my fries at dinner.
5. Booked some major parts of our trip to Italy!
*dancing* Yeah, baby, yeah!
6. Found a cool website, trashthedress.com
7. Went for a 'date' with hubby in his loaner Z4.
8. Summer solstice
9. Didn't watch television today
10. Got home early. :)
Into the moonlight...the serious moonlight
"Let's Dance"
Stuck in my head.
While shifting around the hospital today, I saw a family walk in. Dad and Mom looked about 35-40, son looked about 8-9, daughter looked about 10 or 12. Someone else was with them, but I didn't get a glimpse. Perhaps grandma?
Anyways, I noticed the daughter because, well, I thought she was a bit pudgier than the rest, and she wasn't standing up straight so her gut stuck out. As I passed them, I heard her dad talking about her ultrasound and realized that she was pregnant!
Additionally, on my way home, I didn't let a car out the parking lot in front of me because the traffic was moving. I thought the person behind me was talking with his hands at me a lot, and I kept thinking, "You're not getting your slow car in front of me, buddy." Well, after waiting at a stoplight further ahead, I realized he wasn't gesturing towards me, he was gesturing towards his passenger. They were signing to each other!
So not only am I calling the pregnant girl fat, but I'm being pissy towards the persons with disabilities. I need to get my act together. Sheesh!
I'm such a jerk today.
Stuck in my head.
While shifting around the hospital today, I saw a family walk in. Dad and Mom looked about 35-40, son looked about 8-9, daughter looked about 10 or 12. Someone else was with them, but I didn't get a glimpse. Perhaps grandma?
Anyways, I noticed the daughter because, well, I thought she was a bit pudgier than the rest, and she wasn't standing up straight so her gut stuck out. As I passed them, I heard her dad talking about her ultrasound and realized that she was pregnant!
Additionally, on my way home, I didn't let a car out the parking lot in front of me because the traffic was moving. I thought the person behind me was talking with his hands at me a lot, and I kept thinking, "You're not getting your slow car in front of me, buddy." Well, after waiting at a stoplight further ahead, I realized he wasn't gesturing towards me, he was gesturing towards his passenger. They were signing to each other!
So not only am I calling the pregnant girl fat, but I'm being pissy towards the persons with disabilities. I need to get my act together. Sheesh!
I'm such a jerk today.
Friday, June 08, 2007
Dream a little dream with me...
What an odd dream I had last night.
A couple of students that we see everyday in the library (they are studying for their boards) were being seen at every locale we were at on vacation. Which was strange, because well, it was. So I woke up in the middle of the night (still a dream) to realize they were stalking us and were planning to abduct me. Why? Because we have money in our checking account. (huh?)
Add in car chase scene.
Add in narrow escapes into weird, dumpy parts of town and local dives.
And you have yourself another dream.
Mr. Catman says to me this morning:
"By the way, our first date was yesterday." *dreamysigh*
A couple of students that we see everyday in the library (they are studying for their boards) were being seen at every locale we were at on vacation. Which was strange, because well, it was. So I woke up in the middle of the night (still a dream) to realize they were stalking us and were planning to abduct me. Why? Because we have money in our checking account. (huh?)
Add in car chase scene.
Add in narrow escapes into weird, dumpy parts of town and local dives.
And you have yourself another dream.
Mr. Catman says to me this morning:
"By the way, our first date was yesterday." *dreamysigh*
Friday, May 18, 2007
Chappy's Back
And what a chatterbox!
I picked him up from O'Hare yesterday evening. First thing he said, "I LIKE your HAIR!" *heart* *blush* Thanks, Dad. :)
Bummie's B-Day/Chappy's Welcome Home party is Sunday in Utica. We're having a Luau...
A coworker of ours fell yesterday and it was not pretty. She could not get herself back up. Security, Fire Dept and Paramedics were here. Oh wow. I won't say much else on here, but will say she fell last Friday too. But some staff members helped her back up. I'm certainly concerned that she is not being properly taken care of, as she has asked me to help her put her right arm in her sleeve because she can't put her own jacket on... I think that's all I will write for now.
Arthritis Foundation Walk at the Riverwalk is tomorrow morning. Bummie, Mom, Di and I will be walking a 5K. Should be fun. :)
It's Friday, it's 9:30AM, it's time to Par-tay!!!!
I picked him up from O'Hare yesterday evening. First thing he said, "I LIKE your HAIR!" *heart* *blush* Thanks, Dad. :)
Bummie's B-Day/Chappy's Welcome Home party is Sunday in Utica. We're having a Luau...
A coworker of ours fell yesterday and it was not pretty. She could not get herself back up. Security, Fire Dept and Paramedics were here. Oh wow. I won't say much else on here, but will say she fell last Friday too. But some staff members helped her back up. I'm certainly concerned that she is not being properly taken care of, as she has asked me to help her put her right arm in her sleeve because she can't put her own jacket on... I think that's all I will write for now.
Arthritis Foundation Walk at the Riverwalk is tomorrow morning. Bummie, Mom, Di and I will be walking a 5K. Should be fun. :)
It's Friday, it's 9:30AM, it's time to Par-tay!!!!
Wednesday, May 09, 2007
Monday, April 09, 2007
In your Easter bonnet...
Had a nice time off for Easter. Mamaw has a couple of masses more than what was originally thought. This weighs heavily on my mind.
We did have a nice Easter/Birthday parties yesterday. It was a frog-themed event. Pretty cute, I thought. Although I got lots of jokes for being old. *sigh*
I did have a dream this morning. Basically, I was in class with Prince (before he was famous). In his report he mentioned how well I had helped him search for the information he needed (that he read aloud in class.) After class he asked if we could go to the movies. I said, "sure." Well, apparently, in Prince's mind, going to the movies is going back to his dorm room where he can grope you. *Shock* I went back to my dorm room where, of course, I had only underwear and a see-through sweater on because Prince had just molested me. And, of course, he had the keys to my dorm room, so I had to hang out in the lobby, where all the Chitties were having a 3:00AM brunch because one of the Chitties, Rachel (don't know her), had died. I cried out terribly for her, even though I didn't know who she was.
We did have a nice Easter/Birthday parties yesterday. It was a frog-themed event. Pretty cute, I thought. Although I got lots of jokes for being old. *sigh*
I did have a dream this morning. Basically, I was in class with Prince (before he was famous). In his report he mentioned how well I had helped him search for the information he needed (that he read aloud in class.) After class he asked if we could go to the movies. I said, "sure." Well, apparently, in Prince's mind, going to the movies is going back to his dorm room where he can grope you. *Shock* I went back to my dorm room where, of course, I had only underwear and a see-through sweater on because Prince had just molested me. And, of course, he had the keys to my dorm room, so I had to hang out in the lobby, where all the Chitties were having a 3:00AM brunch because one of the Chitties, Rachel (don't know her), had died. I cried out terribly for her, even though I didn't know who she was.
Sunday, March 25, 2007
Life Updates...
1. We are supposed to be getting a new roof tomorrow. Not sure about the weather if this, in fact, will take place.
2. Played tennis this morning with my husband. *heart* It was so much fun to DO something active together. Walks don't count, since all he does is complain about them. We had a good time just volleying the ball back 'n forth. We only played 1 game/pt each, seeing as that our serves were sucking ass. But I certainly took the time and thought about how great it was to be out and enjoying some fresh air with the hubby.
3. Am getting used to the new boss. Thus far, I am so happy she is here. :)
4. Am the "Matron of Honor" for Rae-Rae's wedding next August. (Bummie is "Maid of Honor".)
5. Dad is in New Orleans helping with Katrina effort. He will be there until the end of May. He's an independent contractor for the gov't. I think he's having a good time doing something completely different. He's some kind of quality control guy.
6. Mamaw had a mastectomy a week ago. She is doing ok, but is bummed that she cannot dress herself. She also keeps bitching about the fact we gave her a new shirt to wear but didn't wash it yet. Oh yes, and when Bummie, Mom and I were leaving from visiting her in the hospital, Bummie promptly mooned the entire wing of the hospital, just in case Mamaw was looking. :)
7. Going to AZ Palm Sunday - Holy Thursday to visit our staff out there. Also to make sure the boss is comfortable with everything out there. This will be our only joint visit. After that, she will probably be doing most of the traveling.
Ta-ta for now. Must find some good books to read. We still do not know if we are doing a big vacation this year or what...
2. Played tennis this morning with my husband. *heart* It was so much fun to DO something active together. Walks don't count, since all he does is complain about them. We had a good time just volleying the ball back 'n forth. We only played 1 game/pt each, seeing as that our serves were sucking ass. But I certainly took the time and thought about how great it was to be out and enjoying some fresh air with the hubby.
3. Am getting used to the new boss. Thus far, I am so happy she is here. :)
4. Am the "Matron of Honor" for Rae-Rae's wedding next August. (Bummie is "Maid of Honor".)
5. Dad is in New Orleans helping with Katrina effort. He will be there until the end of May. He's an independent contractor for the gov't. I think he's having a good time doing something completely different. He's some kind of quality control guy.
6. Mamaw had a mastectomy a week ago. She is doing ok, but is bummed that she cannot dress herself. She also keeps bitching about the fact we gave her a new shirt to wear but didn't wash it yet. Oh yes, and when Bummie, Mom and I were leaving from visiting her in the hospital, Bummie promptly mooned the entire wing of the hospital, just in case Mamaw was looking. :)
7. Going to AZ Palm Sunday - Holy Thursday to visit our staff out there. Also to make sure the boss is comfortable with everything out there. This will be our only joint visit. After that, she will probably be doing most of the traveling.
Ta-ta for now. Must find some good books to read. We still do not know if we are doing a big vacation this year or what...
Thursday, March 22, 2007
Wednesday, February 07, 2007
A picture of you...
What kind of pictures would you put together in order to create a collage that really describes you? Just curious, as I am having to do this for a work-fun project.
Tuesday, January 02, 2007
I married a city slicker...
So, we spotted a mouse in our house tonight. And Mr.Catman thinks it is a good idea to catch it in a box. I made a pictorial story of our happenings thus far...
Click on the picture below for the full pictorial story...
Click on the picture below for the full pictorial story...
Monday, December 11, 2006
Life, she has gotten better since 5PM...
What a day!
I'll put this in Cliff's Notes.
Problem with database access being open to the world. Problem fixed. Students ticked off. Royally. I send email to notify students. Email server gets special and sends this email to students 50 times (not exaggerating). I get "mailbox not delivered, full" over 7,000 times in my email. That's right, people. SEVEN THOUSAND TIMES. I have to respond to the over 20 emails and phone calls this morning dealing with this database problem as well as the email server problem. Student hangs up the telephone on me.
Go out for drinks with Jules at Rock Bottom in Yorktown. We drink and plot and scheme. Day gets magnificently better. (Also the warm pretzel, Pomtini and fried calamari did help.)
Will have to fill you in about the interviewing schedule tomorrow. Life is crazy and so is my husband. Crazy in LOVE that is. *teehee*
*hearts* <3
All hearts now. Good night.
I'll put this in Cliff's Notes.
Problem with database access being open to the world. Problem fixed. Students ticked off. Royally. I send email to notify students. Email server gets special and sends this email to students 50 times (not exaggerating). I get "mailbox not delivered, full" over 7,000 times in my email. That's right, people. SEVEN THOUSAND TIMES. I have to respond to the over 20 emails and phone calls this morning dealing with this database problem as well as the email server problem. Student hangs up the telephone on me.
Go out for drinks with Jules at Rock Bottom in Yorktown. We drink and plot and scheme. Day gets magnificently better. (Also the warm pretzel, Pomtini and fried calamari did help.)
Will have to fill you in about the interviewing schedule tomorrow. Life is crazy and so is my husband. Crazy in LOVE that is. *teehee*
*hearts* <3
All hearts now. Good night.
When is the last time you asked yourself,
"Self, when is Bootsy going to put out a Christmas album?"
Well ask no more, my pretties.
Tear the roof off the mutha, sucka.
Well ask no more, my pretties.
Tear the roof off the mutha, sucka.
Monday, November 27, 2006
Hooray for Christmas!
I'm so excited this time of year. I think it is more of the Christmas lights and anticipation of everyone's happiness.
Christmas cards are going out soon. That is also exciting.
Work is kicking my butt, but it's okay. We'll hopefully hire my boss soon.
Going Christmas shopping tomorrow night at Oak Brook.
Had a ham and cheese sandwich for dinner. It was sooooo delicious. Medium chedda and delicious Krakus ham. So.not.Kosher. So.delicious.
Christmas cards are going out soon. That is also exciting.
Work is kicking my butt, but it's okay. We'll hopefully hire my boss soon.
Going Christmas shopping tomorrow night at Oak Brook.
Had a ham and cheese sandwich for dinner. It was sooooo delicious. Medium chedda and delicious Krakus ham. So.not.Kosher. So.delicious.
Thursday, November 16, 2006
Tuesday, November 14, 2006
Beep Beep, Your Ass!
Two reasons I need to post this: one, I remember my mom having a t-shirt that stated the title with the Roadrunner from the Looney Toons characters on it. Secondly, the stupid smoke alarm has gone off twice in the past 20 hours and it's all been from my cooking capabilities (or incapabilities).
Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.... off to bed now...
Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.... off to bed now...
Wedding Song by Naguib Mahfouz
Naguib Mahfouz is a favorite author of mine. His Arabic tails base themselves on real living in Egypt. Sadly, this nobel prize laureate has recently passed away on August 30, 2006. But his words live on.
Wedding Song is a wonderfully quick read, but designed with characters described so that you could imagine meeting them on the street. The story is broken up into four sections. Each section is told by a different character of the story, from his/her perspective. The setting is Egypt, at an actor's theatre. What is interesting is how a person's point of view changes the reader's perception. The wedding song is about the son of two actors of the theatre marrying an older actress of the theatre and the lives that are affected because of it. (An Arabic man marrying an older woman is considered a huge faux pas.) Masterfully crafted, this story is sad, to be sure, and not a typical 'wedding song' one recently married would recommend as a 'pick-me-up'. But Mahfouz's stories are hardly any one should pass up.
Wedding Song is a wonderfully quick read, but designed with characters described so that you could imagine meeting them on the street. The story is broken up into four sections. Each section is told by a different character of the story, from his/her perspective. The setting is Egypt, at an actor's theatre. What is interesting is how a person's point of view changes the reader's perception. The wedding song is about the son of two actors of the theatre marrying an older actress of the theatre and the lives that are affected because of it. (An Arabic man marrying an older woman is considered a huge faux pas.) Masterfully crafted, this story is sad, to be sure, and not a typical 'wedding song' one recently married would recommend as a 'pick-me-up'. But Mahfouz's stories are hardly any one should pass up.
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