So I just watched the second to last episode of last season's Glee. Do you watch Glee? It's the most fantastically fantastic show on TV right now, at least in my opinion. And when you watch the episode for the second time, you catch the little bits that you missed the first time - and laugh even harder. This was the Lady Gaga episode and it was so fun this time to sing along to Bad Romance and Poker Face--songs I'd never even heard of before this... that I know own on CD! I can't wait till next week when the new season starts! I have to watch it the day after after it airs, though--it's on too late for me. :)
Today we had the Combined Fund Drive fair at work. CFD is through the state, a way for state employees to donate to charities. Today was several of those charities in one big event. I LOVE these fairs. (We have Public Employee Appreciation, a Safety Fair, CFD... the diversity fair was cancelled this year... but they're so fun!) I always get a ton of STUFF at them... and when I moved my office a few months ago, I had a "garage sale"--all the crap that I'd collected over the years went out on the file cabinets for whoever wanted them. I probably had about 20 or 30 items! It was great!
Anyway, today's fair was fun because I got to see the folks from Feline Friends. that's where I adopted my kitties from. They're such wonderful people--and I got to see my babies' foster mom, too! She loves seeing pictures of the boys and hearing stories about them... they were her first fosters! They're having a bit of a rough year this year... They did a rescue of 42 cats from a horrible environment and had astronomical bills. If you can help them at all, I'm sure they'd appreciate it. You can even donate online.
While talking to them, I mentioned that I'm transitioning the boys to raw food. THIS has been an adventure. This week I chopped up my first raw chicken into tiny little bits... very gross. ;) But... they seem to be happy. Cosmo has lost about 4 pounds... I'd like to see him up about 1 lb--then he'll be really healthy. Lucky, on the other had, has gained weight. He weighs approximately 20 pounds now--he's a beast. I want him to DROP about 4 pounds. I'm hoping that this diet will do just that. As of yesterday, they're on 100% raw at night, but still with kibble in the morning. I don't have any organs in the meat that I have, so I'm nervous about completely switching them. Plus, Lockwood isn't completely keen on the bones yet, so I'm giving him time to learn how to eat it. They seem content, though... they do love their chickens!! I'm kind of looking forward to watching for sales and seeing what other meats I can get for them... they can have beef and poultry and rabbit... pork... occassionally a fish, but you've got to watch the mercury levels--that could get dangerous. For right now, as I'm learning, I'm staying away from raw fish. If you're interested at all, I'll keep you updated. If you're grossed out... I'm sorry! ;)
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Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Monday, September 06, 2010
Wheels of Pain
I went to Idaho this weekend for a wedding. It was for my sister's best friend from second grade, Katie. Katie was stunning (of course), the wind was CRAZY (it was an outdoor wedding on the top of a mountain), and Katie and her groom looked supremely happy. It was also a great time to see Serry, since she lives about as far east in WA as she can go, and to spend a little last time with Gentry before she heads off into the big wide world of California.
While we were there, we had some down time and decided to go kayaking. We were staying on a river/lake (FEET from our door) and the place where we were rented kayaks. These little red boats were rather frightening looking... I'm used to sea kayaks where you sit IN the boat... these were river kayaks (which are shorter) AND the kind you sit on TOP of.
Here's the difference.
This is me in a Tugboat Annie's kayak. Not too flattering, and a cheap kayak, but you get the picture:
This is Serry in one of these little, on the top, kayaks. YIKES.
So when I first saw these on the top kayaks, I thought... "I'm gonna die." But you must understand... I love kayaking. It's my new favorite sport--the only one I've ever felt slightly good at! So... I tried it. The people there that helped us get in dropped it into the water on the side of the dock. Now... keep in mind... the dock is a foot above the water. My family said that I got to be first... Oh goodie. I had to figure out a way to heave myself into this tiny plastic leaf while not tipping over? Ummmm... yeah, that didn't work. The kayak went left, I went right and I went 3/4 of the way into the water. Great fun. I also scraped up my arm a little.
I was a little shaky, but was still willing to give it a go... even though it felt impossible. We moved over to the boat launch area (why didn't they do that in the first place?!?!?!??) and I made Serry go next. She got in ok, but I could even tell she wasn't totally comfortable. I tried it next (keep in mind, water is POURING off of my clothes still). I made it out all right, felt how tippy it was, and every single muscle in my body was tense. I was already shaky enough... I knew I couldn't last 20 minutes feeling like this, let alone an hour. Everyone else got in the water (we had 2 singles and a double--the double was a sit IN) and i tried to paddle around the marina. I gave it my best shot and then realized that I was miserable and it wasn't worth it. I made it back, dumped myself out, and sloshed my way back to our bungalow.
By the time I'd showered and changed, the scratch on my arm had become a big lump that was quickly turning all shades of blue and purple. I was more than happy to sit on the porch with my dad, take a few pictures, and play around on my laptop. No more sit on tops for me!!!
Today, I still have the bruise. It's quickly turning from the deep purple it became into a nauseating shade of green. My arm doesn't hurt as much, thank God, but I have a big lump under the bruise. When I told this story at the wedding on Saturday, a friend told me I needed a better reason. He said that it must have been a roller derby injury... and we decided that my name is now Wheels of Pain. Nice, eh?
Next time you see Wheels of Pain around, you watch out... I'm not afraid to give you an elbow to the face. :)
While we were there, we had some down time and decided to go kayaking. We were staying on a river/lake (FEET from our door) and the place where we were rented kayaks. These little red boats were rather frightening looking... I'm used to sea kayaks where you sit IN the boat... these were river kayaks (which are shorter) AND the kind you sit on TOP of.
Here's the difference.
This is me in a Tugboat Annie's kayak. Not too flattering, and a cheap kayak, but you get the picture:
This is Serry in one of these little, on the top, kayaks. YIKES.
So when I first saw these on the top kayaks, I thought... "I'm gonna die." But you must understand... I love kayaking. It's my new favorite sport--the only one I've ever felt slightly good at! So... I tried it. The people there that helped us get in dropped it into the water on the side of the dock. Now... keep in mind... the dock is a foot above the water. My family said that I got to be first... Oh goodie. I had to figure out a way to heave myself into this tiny plastic leaf while not tipping over? Ummmm... yeah, that didn't work. The kayak went left, I went right and I went 3/4 of the way into the water. Great fun. I also scraped up my arm a little.I was a little shaky, but was still willing to give it a go... even though it felt impossible. We moved over to the boat launch area (why didn't they do that in the first place?!?!?!??) and I made Serry go next. She got in ok, but I could even tell she wasn't totally comfortable. I tried it next (keep in mind, water is POURING off of my clothes still). I made it out all right, felt how tippy it was, and every single muscle in my body was tense. I was already shaky enough... I knew I couldn't last 20 minutes feeling like this, let alone an hour. Everyone else got in the water (we had 2 singles and a double--the double was a sit IN) and i tried to paddle around the marina. I gave it my best shot and then realized that I was miserable and it wasn't worth it. I made it back, dumped myself out, and sloshed my way back to our bungalow.
By the time I'd showered and changed, the scratch on my arm had become a big lump that was quickly turning all shades of blue and purple. I was more than happy to sit on the porch with my dad, take a few pictures, and play around on my laptop. No more sit on tops for me!!!
Today, I still have the bruise. It's quickly turning from the deep purple it became into a nauseating shade of green. My arm doesn't hurt as much, thank God, but I have a big lump under the bruise. When I told this story at the wedding on Saturday, a friend told me I needed a better reason. He said that it must have been a roller derby injury... and we decided that my name is now Wheels of Pain. Nice, eh?
Next time you see Wheels of Pain around, you watch out... I'm not afraid to give you an elbow to the face. :)
Thursday, January 29, 2009
s'Marvelous...
Ruhiyyih did this cool post on the letter C. She assigned me the letter M! Let's see what happens!!
I'm supposed to write 10 things I love that start with an M. Here it goes...
1. Music. I've loved music since... forever. I wanted to play the flute when I was old enough to know what a flute was. While I don't still play, I have GREAT appreciation for those who do... and that's the one thing in my past that I desperately wish was still in my present.
2. Melissa McCarthy. Most of you probably have no idea who she is... She played Sookie on Gilmore Girls. She was gorgeous, NOT a perfect size two, and hilarious. Definitely one of my favorite characters.
3. Milan. OK, so I've never been. But I WILL go someday... Italy is top on my list of countries to visit.
4. Movies. Good ones at least. They're fun. :)
5. Money. OK, I don't LOVE it. But I do like it.
6. Mothers. I couldn't do without mine.
7. MUSICALS. I cannot express just how much I LOVE ME some MUSICALS! If you haven't seen The Drowsy Chaperone and it comes to your area, SEE IT. it's TOTALLY worth it.
8. M&M's. They're just fun. And when they come out in all the holiday colors they're just so festive. and their commercials are funny, too.
9. Mickey Mouse. We're good friends... I like to visit his house sometimes. :)
10. Miracles. Needing these special things in life right now, too.
For MORE FUN, here are 10 things that I DON'T like that start with an "M".
1. Mice. Some of you (ok, two that I know of) have either mice or rats for pets. I'm sorry. I love YOU, I just don't love your creatures.
2. Mondays. Seriously. 'Nuff said.
3. Mistletoe. Stupid.
4. MEDULLOBLASTOMA. I can't imagine hating something more than I hate Medulloblastoma. Ever.
5. Moodiness. It's just not fun.
6. Mung Beans. OK, I don't know if I don't like them. They just sound gross, though.
7. Menstration. Seriously.
8. Moving. It's just... it's not fun at all.
9. Monsters. They're just bad... and they act all "AAARRRRRRGH!" and stuff.
10. Mojitos. I hate ALL alcohol, but this one is especially bad. Ugh, I SHUDDER just thinking about it!
Who wants to play along? I'll send you a fun letter...
I'm supposed to write 10 things I love that start with an M. Here it goes...1. Music. I've loved music since... forever. I wanted to play the flute when I was old enough to know what a flute was. While I don't still play, I have GREAT appreciation for those who do... and that's the one thing in my past that I desperately wish was still in my present.
2. Melissa McCarthy. Most of you probably have no idea who she is... She played Sookie on Gilmore Girls. She was gorgeous, NOT a perfect size two, and hilarious. Definitely one of my favorite characters.
3. Milan. OK, so I've never been. But I WILL go someday... Italy is top on my list of countries to visit.
4. Movies. Good ones at least. They're fun. :)
5. Money. OK, I don't LOVE it. But I do like it.
6. Mothers. I couldn't do without mine.
7. MUSICALS. I cannot express just how much I LOVE ME some MUSICALS! If you haven't seen The Drowsy Chaperone and it comes to your area, SEE IT. it's TOTALLY worth it.
8. M&M's. They're just fun. And when they come out in all the holiday colors they're just so festive. and their commercials are funny, too.
9. Mickey Mouse. We're good friends... I like to visit his house sometimes. :)
10. Miracles. Needing these special things in life right now, too.
For MORE FUN, here are 10 things that I DON'T like that start with an "M".
1. Mice. Some of you (ok, two that I know of) have either mice or rats for pets. I'm sorry. I love YOU, I just don't love your creatures.
2. Mondays. Seriously. 'Nuff said.
3. Mistletoe. Stupid.
4. MEDULLOBLASTOMA. I can't imagine hating something more than I hate Medulloblastoma. Ever.
5. Moodiness. It's just not fun.
6. Mung Beans. OK, I don't know if I don't like them. They just sound gross, though.
7. Menstration. Seriously.
8. Moving. It's just... it's not fun at all.
9. Monsters. They're just bad... and they act all "AAARRRRRRGH!" and stuff.
10. Mojitos. I hate ALL alcohol, but this one is especially bad. Ugh, I SHUDDER just thinking about it!
Who wants to play along? I'll send you a fun letter...
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
I miss blogging...
... but all my time is spent blogging for my sister. She's in the hospital right now... but I think that's a good thing. Read today's blog if you're interested.
So... what's new with Emily? Ummm... a lot.
Jenni came out. That was cool. Seriously. (Sorry, Britt.) We had a TON of fun... even if (especially if?) it was a pretty mellow weekend. Got to see Kristy, so that was extra fun, too. We saw the funniest play ever... The Drowsy Chaperone. I loved it so much that I encouraged a co-worker to bring her daughter to it... and even today we randomly exclaimed, "WHAAAAT??" and then busted up laughing. :) VERY funny. Highly recommend it. :)
Ummm....
I'm reading Romans right now. With small group. But we're almost done with that. Don't know what's next.
Oh, my garage flooded. Twice. That pretty much sucked, but the city and my homeowner's association are making it right now. They're replacing the drywall, installing better locks on doors (not really related to the flooding, but a result of it, so I'm OK with that!), and I may be able to get my carpet replaced. I broke down the first time it happened... I just couldn't handle it. But.... we are like trees in the wind... it made me stronger for the next blow, I guess. I DID get my garage cleaned, though... so that's good. I have shelves up now, and much of my stuff is on them. I've bought storage bins (and plan to be buying more) and am excited to use more and more of them... (two are red and green for Christmas decorations... I have lights and stuff in boxes and I'd like to get everything possible in bins. Water pouring into my garage taught me some things. :-/ lol
OK, I'm going to head to bed now. To read Romans... and then to read the book about the guy who followed the Bible literally for a year... it's really funny. :)
Good night.
So... what's new with Emily? Ummm... a lot.
Jenni came out. That was cool. Seriously. (Sorry, Britt.) We had a TON of fun... even if (especially if?) it was a pretty mellow weekend. Got to see Kristy, so that was extra fun, too. We saw the funniest play ever... The Drowsy Chaperone. I loved it so much that I encouraged a co-worker to bring her daughter to it... and even today we randomly exclaimed, "WHAAAAT??" and then busted up laughing. :) VERY funny. Highly recommend it. :)
Ummm....
I'm reading Romans right now. With small group. But we're almost done with that. Don't know what's next.
Oh, my garage flooded. Twice. That pretty much sucked, but the city and my homeowner's association are making it right now. They're replacing the drywall, installing better locks on doors (not really related to the flooding, but a result of it, so I'm OK with that!), and I may be able to get my carpet replaced. I broke down the first time it happened... I just couldn't handle it. But.... we are like trees in the wind... it made me stronger for the next blow, I guess. I DID get my garage cleaned, though... so that's good. I have shelves up now, and much of my stuff is on them. I've bought storage bins (and plan to be buying more) and am excited to use more and more of them... (two are red and green for Christmas decorations... I have lights and stuff in boxes and I'd like to get everything possible in bins. Water pouring into my garage taught me some things. :-/ lol
OK, I'm going to head to bed now. To read Romans... and then to read the book about the guy who followed the Bible literally for a year... it's really funny. :)
Good night.
Saturday, September 06, 2008
The Liberal Soul Shall be Made...
...itchy! :)
Sorry. Inside joke. :)
So... it's election season. Know who you're voting for? ARE you voting? If you're not, please PLEASE get out there and do so. I don't care who you're voting for, I just want to make sure that your voice is heard--it's so important!
I joined a gym. I went last night for the second time... OW. Let's just say that I'm hurting today and will be in pain tomorrow, lol. I anticipate that I WON"T be pushing so hard next time. I'd rather take it a little slower and still be able to lift my arms--kind of important in my line of work! :)
Sorry. Inside joke. :)
So... it's election season. Know who you're voting for? ARE you voting? If you're not, please PLEASE get out there and do so. I don't care who you're voting for, I just want to make sure that your voice is heard--it's so important!
I joined a gym. I went last night for the second time... OW. Let's just say that I'm hurting today and will be in pain tomorrow, lol. I anticipate that I WON"T be pushing so hard next time. I'd rather take it a little slower and still be able to lift my arms--kind of important in my line of work! :)
Saturday, April 12, 2008
Friday, April 04, 2008
Our favorite YouTube Videos
Thanks to Jenni for your contributions! :) If you have favorites... tell me! :)
Farting Dinosaur
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_hutfrqxIc
Zoei Toh singing Amazing Grace
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MS93Q4jQAO0
Laughing Baby
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMuGAVMaSv8
21 Accent
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3UgpfSp2t6k
Daft Punk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cva_sGN_0VA
Flight of the Concords - Jenny
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mlYkIJVguCU
Mountain Dew Man
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfI5i_i4Dwo
Bob's House (Superbowl ad 2008)
Torn
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xAUQMeVw-ck
D-PAN: Waiting on the World to Change
Farting Dinosaur
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_hutfrqxIc
Zoei Toh singing Amazing Grace
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MS93Q4jQAO0
Laughing Baby
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMuGAVMaSv8
21 Accent
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3UgpfSp2t6k
Daft Punk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cva_sGN_0VA
Flight of the Concords - Jenny
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mlYkIJVguCU
Mountain Dew Man
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfI5i_i4Dwo
Bob's House (Superbowl ad 2008)
Torn
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xAUQMeVw-ck
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Christmas season
So tonight it's POURING down rain when I leave work. I turn to 106.9 or 105.3 (can't remember which) because they're playing all Christmas music. The song is "Christmastime is Here" from Charlie Brown.
I am happy. It is Christmas in Washington.
The only thing that would have made it better is if the song had been "Christmas in the North West."
Please, PLEASE pardon the video. These two sure had fun... lol
CHRISTMAS IN THE NORTHWEST
Brenda White - 1985
The wind may not blow
Might not even snow
But there's nothing like Christmas
Right here at home
It may not be white
Might be a rainy night
But there's nothing like sharing
The sounds and the sights of ...
Christmas in the Northwest
Is a gift that we can share
Christmas in the Northwest
Is a child's answered prayer
Take away the presents
And they still will have a dream
For Christmas in the Northwest
Is a gift God wrapped in green
That first Christmas night
Under just one light
In a small town, a child came down
The Father's gift of love and life
And so, I dedicate this prayer
To the children in our care
That we teach them of the gifts of love
He has planted everywhere
Just like ...
Christmas in the Northwest
It's a gift that we can share
Christmas in the Northwest
Is a child's answered prayer
If you take away the presents
Why, they still will have a dream
For Christmas in the Northwest
Is a gift God wrapped in green
And I know it may not turn out white
But it's still 'silent night'
So gather those you love
And tell the story of the gift of living
Believe we see from the one who's giving
Giving us ...
Christmas in the Northwest
Is a gift that we can share
Christmas in the Northwest
Is a child's answered prayer
And even if you take away the presents
I still would have a tree
For Christmas in the Northwest
Is a gift God wrapped in green
That God wrapped up in green
Christmas in the Northwest
Is a gift God wrapped up in green
I am happy. It is Christmas in Washington.
The only thing that would have made it better is if the song had been "Christmas in the North West."
Please, PLEASE pardon the video. These two sure had fun... lol
CHRISTMAS IN THE NORTHWEST
Brenda White - 1985
The wind may not blow
Might not even snow
But there's nothing like Christmas
Right here at home
It may not be white
Might be a rainy night
But there's nothing like sharing
The sounds and the sights of ...
Christmas in the Northwest
Is a gift that we can share
Christmas in the Northwest
Is a child's answered prayer
Take away the presents
And they still will have a dream
For Christmas in the Northwest
Is a gift God wrapped in green
That first Christmas night
Under just one light
In a small town, a child came down
The Father's gift of love and life
And so, I dedicate this prayer
To the children in our care
That we teach them of the gifts of love
He has planted everywhere
Just like ...
Christmas in the Northwest
It's a gift that we can share
Christmas in the Northwest
Is a child's answered prayer
If you take away the presents
Why, they still will have a dream
For Christmas in the Northwest
Is a gift God wrapped in green
And I know it may not turn out white
But it's still 'silent night'
So gather those you love
And tell the story of the gift of living
Believe we see from the one who's giving
Giving us ...
Christmas in the Northwest
Is a gift that we can share
Christmas in the Northwest
Is a child's answered prayer
And even if you take away the presents
I still would have a tree
For Christmas in the Northwest
Is a gift God wrapped in green
That God wrapped up in green
Christmas in the Northwest
Is a gift God wrapped up in green
Monday, August 27, 2007
World's Shortest Fairy Tale
World's Shortest Fairy Tale
Once upon a time, a girl asked a guy, "Will you marry me? The guy said "No" and the girl lived happily ever after and went shopping, drank martinis with friends, always had a clean house, never had to cook, had a closet full of shoes and handbags, stayed skinny, and was never farted on.
The End
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
5 am hilarity
So last night my boys were SO good. I got to sleep around 11 and woke up for no apparent reason at 3:30. only when I started stirring did they. That’s why, at 5 am this morning (I normally get up at 6), the strange noises they were making at my open window were odd. Deciding that I could really use that last hour of sleep, I got up and called, “Kitties! Babies! Kitties come here!”
Nothing.
They always come when I call them. Strange…
I stumbled over to the window and plucked Lockwood off the windowsill. Reaching for Cosmo I stopped – I was eye to eye with a raccoon.
Tuesday, June 05, 2007
Oy with the poodles already
LORELAI: Huh. You know what I just realized? Oy is the funniest word in the entire world.
RORY: Huh.
LORELAI: I mean, think about it. You never hear the word oy and not smile. Impossible. Funny, funny word.
EMILY: Oh, dear God.
LORELAI: Poodle is another funny word.
EMILY: Please drink your drink, Lorelai.
LORELAI: In fact, if you put oy and poodle together in the same sentence, you’d have a great new catch phrase, you know? Like, oy with the poodles already. So from now on, when the perfect circumstances arise, we will use our favorite new catch phrase.
RORY: Oy with the poodles already.
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