Snowman in July

Yesterday morning started with a trip to the vet. The pup needed her annual shots and I decided I would drive her there.  She knows something is up before we even make it to the parking lot.  However, she did great and didn't panic too much.  In fact I panicked more than her.

While we were in the main lobby, a bald-headed younger man, full of tattoos (including a teardrop near his eye, spiderweb on his elbow, and tattoos on his actual head) was in there with his pitbull.  Now, I'm not terribly close-minded and understand that there may be one or two "nice" pitbulls out there, but none I have ever met. (The one I did meet a while back actually PISSED on me!)  But in this case, the owner was much more scarier than the dog.  He turned to me and said "Isn't that a schnauzer?"  "Yes," I said in a very quiet tone.  Thankfully, he mostly talked to the lady behind the desk.

Then the pup and I waited in our room for a while. She just kept walking around and looking at me expectantly. The nice vet tech came in and whisked the pup to the back for the annual fecal examine.  I'm so glad I don't have to see that.  But if I remember right,  when I was a child, the vet techs would do that in front of the humans.  Hmmm, maybe I suppressed those memories.  Anyways,  the pup is very healthy. Her weight is great and she no longer has lipids in her eye.  Which the vet said was "unusual." I guess I have a wonder-dog!

After that the husband and I went garage sellin'.  It was drizzly and cloudy so the heat was manageable. I even purchased some items and got a shopper's high.  Albeit a cheap one.  Below are some of my treasures. Enjoy!

This was my first purchase of the day. Originally, I just wanted the black bowl with the bird design. But it said $5 for the set.  I thought that meant just the four bowls but it included the plates too!  The seller stated they were from UrbanOutfitters. Score!

This red and gold bowl is quite heavy. It was marked at $8 but I purchased it for $5.  I will use it around Christmas time and set gold balls and ornaments or gold potpourri in it.  Can't wait!

My very first Christmas yard ornament.  I love snowmen!  The buyer had him plugged in to show that he worked and he looked so friendly to me. I was giddy with excitement and the husband and buyer just looked at me like I was crazy.  Eventually they both laughed with (at) me.  This purchase was for $15.

Have a good week!

It's Hot Captain Obvious

The A/C is still broke.  I think we may call the repairman tomorrow.  It was a pleasant 88 degrees inside the house when I got home from work.  I'm blessed to even know what A/C feels like, however I do want it back.  Even the pup is accustomed to the cool air.  Here she is hogging the fan.

Newsflash! The Krispy Kreme finally opened.  This is both good and bad news.  Good because wonderful donuts are close by.  Bad because now I have to pass by TWO donut shops on the way to work.  Time to update the dress code at work to include sweatpants. Because that is all I will be able to fit into soon.  

Also, can the neighborhood kids please stop igniting fireworks now?  It is the 6th.  I don't want to sound cranky, but it takes me a while to decide if I am hearing fireworks or an army calvary.  

Have a good one!

Tiny Hiatus

Well that was quite a hiatus.  There is no way I can catch everyone up on my life from February 1st.  Geez!   I didn't mean to be away for that long. Let's just begin with today.

Casey Anthony was found not guilty.  I did not start following this case until 3 weeks ago.  That is when my husband's aunt got me hooked on it. It was all she talked about. And since I wanted to be a part of the conversation, I followed her lead. Let's just say she is seriously ticked off about the verdict.

I went to my last meeting with the counselor.  It is with a faith-based organization which is what I was seeking.  I've reached the end of a difficult stage in my life and I feel great about pressing through it successfully. I have learned so much about myself and am truly thankful for that.

The air conditioner is broke.  Now that sucks.  It's July in Alabama!  Ugh!  This happened last year or the year before and cost 2K to fix.  It will not read below 80 in the house. Even the dog is hogging the fan.  The husband suggested I go look at the unit outside to see if it was frozen with ice (while it was raining).  Well it was frozen over, in the summertime.  So we turned it off.  Perhaps it will repair itself once thawed out.  Positive thinking!

I hope to be more regular 'round these parts.  I really do enjoy blogging and reading blogs.  Thanks for sticking around!

Underneath the Stars

Oh the aches and pains this morning.  Does anyone have a new pair of feet they can let me borrow? Even with blisters on my feet,  I think I want to go on another hike. It was much more enjoyable than the treadmill.  I'm becoming a monster one of those people!

Other news from this weekend is I completed the invitations for my mom's party.  It wasn't that hard and I saved about $300 dollars printing them myself.  Please let me take the time to mention, that I could not have done it without the help of the husband.  There are pros and cons to marrying a computer guy (mostly pros of course, my pc is super fast and always virus free!), and this was one of them. He helped me with all the mail merging, printing, and even placing stamps on the envelopes.

Also this weekend the pup got into some trouble. She had been outside playing in the mud.   Which is most of the time ok, because I stop her at the door and wipe her feet.  She even knows that command and will lift her paws up one at a time. So cute! Well, when she came in this time she bolted past me and there was red, muddy, paw prints everywhere!  I counted about 48 or so.  What a disaster.  Now, everywhere her paw print was, it's whiter than the other parts of the carpet.  Oh well.  Hopefully I will have a wood floor sooner than later.

Today's song is "Underneath the Stars" by Mariah Carey. It's a nice slow song for  Monday morning.  Enjoy your day!

Angel of Mine

Do you have a morning routine?  I do and the dog messed it up this morning.  Then I had to take a shower instead of post first, so I wouldn't be ranting the whole time.  I believe when your daily routine is not in order, and you become cranky (like I am), then that is a sign of getting old. Yay!

I didn't do anything last night besides watch The Biggest Loser.  It motivated me to not eat a bag of Oreos like I was planning to do, but that was it.  The contestants transformations are unbelievable!  I also love how crazy the trainers are too!  So much yelling and vomit!

I'm excited for this weekend. I will finally get my house in order,  use my iTune gift cards, and get mentally prepared for "life changes".  What are some songs that you listen to while working out?

Today's song is Monica's "Angel of Mine."  What a sweet sweet song!  I know every word.  Awwww this songs makes me smile. Thanks iPod!

Reunited

When the alarm clock went off this morning it really joggled my brain.  It took the longest time (3 seconds) to realize what that noise was.

Our plane ride was very smooth. Perfect weather, no delays, and no turbulence.  The worst part was the stiff fee for luggage.  I'm not sure how they get away with that, but they do.  When we fly Delta there are no fees, because the husband has status.  Woo woo!

The song Reunited has been in my head for the last few hours.  I sang most of it to the dog at a loud volume, completely sober.  I hope nobody recorded that.  I was so excited to see the lil pup, but she just seemed tired.  Now that I'm tired, she seems playful.  I watched this video and it just warmed my heart.  Its a little too sappy of a song when you think of a person, but just perfect when you think of a dog.  Have a great day!

(Note: I don't have this song on my ipod but will soon!  I won't let it happen again.)

Resolve

Happy New Year! I'm spending this new year's weekend at my friend Tiffany's house. And let me tell you this, we are having a great time! Last night the six of us went to Red Rocks. I ordered a fillet Mignon and the husband had herb chicken.  I wish you could hear me say "herb."  I never say it the correct way and it usually makes people chuckle.

Before our trip we dropped the dog off with the neighbor.  I was surprised about how emotional I was!  I'm not one of those people that dress up their dog.  Also, I do logically understand that she is "just a dog."  But I was sad and then stressed out about being sad.  Over and over again I heard "she is just a dog."  By the next morning I was over it though.  Go me!

Today's song is Resolve by Foo Fighters.  As far as I can remember, I've never heard this song before.  I did go to their concert in 2006 or 2007. I went with Meg, Kurt, and the husband.  Up until that concert I never realized it was them singing Everlong (which is one of my favorite songs even though I didn't know the artist). I hope everything that needed to be resolved for you in 2010 was because 2011 is officially here!

La La

I want to let you in on a secret. I have a huge crush on Mike Rowe.  He is so handsome and has the same birthday as the husband so I am sure we would be compatible. And he was an Eagle Scout.  We would have plenty of scout stories to share I am sure. I could tell him how I once was the face of Girl Scouts in some marketing material.  When I showed the husband my "famous" Girl Scout photo he said that should have been for the Boy Scouts.   Mike (we are on first name basis now) also seems to be in every other commercial. That is good news for me!


The dog did great at the groomers.  And the groomer did great with the dog.  Husband told me when he picked up the dog that the lady had a nose ring.  I'm not even sure what that means anymore.  Do you?  Here is a new pic of the pup.  She is so fresh, so clean! At least for a few more hours.

Today's song is La La by Ashlee Simpson. Why has my iPod chosen another Ashlee song?  This iPod is giving you the wrong impression of me, I'm sure of it.

Have a great day!

Homeward Bound

I'm very excited to be traveling to my friend's house later this week.  I haven't seen her in over a year, and now she has a darling baby!  I love flying, but I do not know if I want to choose the x-ray machine or the pat-down.  Any suggestions?  The friend I am going to see, encouraged me to start Morning Cup of Blog. After you follow me, go here to follow her. 

I'm anxiously waiting for the groomer to tell me my dog is ready.  She needed a bath and a shave like no other.  I wanted her to be pretty and clean since she will be staying at the neighbors while I am gone.  Here is an old picture of her. Say cheese!

 Today's song is "Homeward Bound" by Simon and Garfunkel.  I think this song is timeless.  It's a great choice for today since I am focusing on my trip to see my friend.  Home is where the heart is!

Have a great day!

What Goes Around

So now I finally have my coffeemaker.  I did not have time to take it out of the box yet. Hopefully I will tonight. But I will have to go to the store to get cream, sugar, and coffee. The trip to the store will be well worth it for many reasons.  One reason being I will not have to bump into co-workers at the office coffeemaker. Some of them I don't want to talk to before my first cup, the others I don't want to talk to at all. Hah!

The in-laws gave me very nice clothes for Christmas.  They were all too small.  I cried and cried.  I was just trying to keep up the tradition of me crying every Christmas. I'm not sure why I do that, I'm always so happy and thankful!   So now I have to take the clothes back to the multiple stores they came from.  I think I will just return them and get the money back.  I refuse to buy larger clothes.  I can hold  the money until I magically shrink.  I have already made one change.  I will use one packet of sugar instead of two with my coffee.  Hopefully that will be the only change I will need to make.  (yeah right!)

I managed to take a cute animal pic this Christmas. It is not of my dog because she isn't cute right now. She needs a haircut and a bath!  The pic is of the mother's cat, Gracie.  She is the only cat the parents have ever had that does not bite me.  For that reason I really like her. This is a picture of her under their Christmas tree.

Today's song is What Goes Around by Justin Timberlake. The song on my iPod is 7:27 minutes long.  The video is 9:22 minutes long. I thought there was a cut-off time for the length of songs? You can watch the video if you have an hour or two to spare.

Have a great day readers!