Moxie and I had company today! Mom & Dad came over to celebrate before their trip. I put up a few decorations and cooked a few things.
Mom brought dessert and helped prep the appetizers.
The food was good, the company excellent - and the B0ggle game intense! To keep up with family tradition -I brought out the antlers... 
Life is full of beauty. Notice it. Notice the bumble bee, the small child, and the smiling faces. Smell the rain, and feel the wind. Live your life to the fullest potential, and fight for your dreams. ~Ashley Smith
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Bark and Hi
Time for bed, but a quick picture....JPG)
barks and hello for now...
Saturday, November 8, 2008
Reactions
I cried too after the results – I think I felt a lot like Chris – it was hard to believe until it was official that the country didn’t make the same choices that we have been making based on fear and scare tactics. So I was excited, and watching Dr. King’s daughter react to the results made me believe that change is possible. For a moment I forgot that I was too scared to put a campaign sign in my yard because of the area that I live in. That I listen to people use words of hate on a regular basis and not even notice. That half of the people that helped make history also voted against rights for others. So I am hopeful, I want to believe that people really are good, and I want to do my part, but I am still saddened, by the denial of rights to another portion of our country…I don’t know what exactly in my life to attribute my feelings too either – I consistently have friends tell me that I vote based on my parent’s ideas – but I didn’t know how my parents voted until I was older. (Although I do credit my parents with raising amazing women!) Maybe as Chris mentioned, it was the religious upbringing, maybe it was the different environments I was able to live in, and maybe it is watching the hatred still prevalent where I live now. I don’t know exactly why I fell this way but I do think that everyone wants a better life, and most do not have the opportunities that I have been handed my whole life. So why shouldn’t my time, money, talents, strengths, etc. be put to use to help others. Maybe more people are realizing the beauty in building a real community, where differences are honored, and tolerance is common-place, where we help each other and not stand on others to get ahead. But maybe I am still an idealistic young adult…
Just an interesting snapshot of life here – these are my facebook and myspace friends’ mood/status in the 24-30 hours after the election. Minus removing the names and few spelling changes – these are the attitudes I see on a daily basis…a few willing to believe in change, but most… Oh and a prize for figuring out which one is a family member!
Is praying for America. (Nervous)
Is sad that I may never get to marry the love of life due to what other people think. (Aggravated)
Saw what "the change" was all about last night. (Disappointed)
Packin my bags and movin to Costa Rica.... who's with me.
Is scared for our country. (Shocked)
Thinks 2012 can't get here fast enough and is scared for our country (bummed)
Get a f*#&ing job, stop having kids and pay your own damn taxes. (Disgusted)
Is OMG a new beginning!!!!!! Go Obama! Changes are coming and the answers are blowin' in the wind...Amen! Oh Happy Dayyyyyyyyy! (Accomplished)
Is sad at the direction our country is moving in. (bummed)
Moving to Canada... Who's coming???? (Disappointed)
Is proud I voted for McCain!!
Is concerned about the next four years
Is going to be in DC for Election Day celebrating. I'm so grateful to live in this era. (Enlightened)
Ready to move back to the Cayman Islands...(Insert link to conservative site here).
"Welcome to the People's Republic of America or what I like to call an Obamanation of the ages..."
Wants to head back to Belize now!
Having a celebratory lunch today!
Thinks Obama better be ready to put his money where his mouth is.
Is moving to Canada. Anybody wanna come?
Still can't believe it. Now the real work begins! :-).
Is not ready for the govt to take money out of my paycheck and give it to the poor and illegal immigrants.
Likes to see the Dems in for the economy, we'll see about everything else.
Where do I get a Bumper sticker that says 1.20.13?
Loves that American finally wised up! Go Obama!
Thinks that 2012 needs to hurry up and get here!
Smile and grin at the change all around, pick up my guitar and play, just like yesterday, and then I'll get on my knees and pray we won't get fooled again.
"Socialism has come to America."
Well we hired a president who thinks that the gov't should steal from the people who earned it and give to the people who didn’t, is pro abortion, and is Muslim!
Is at least glad to know she lives in a sensible red state.
Is pissed at the results. There goes the neighborhood.
Is sad about the election.
And the world changed and another dream was realized
Welcome to the new U.S.S.A.
Is thrilled.
Is O-freaking-bama baby!! Yes we can!!
America, you asked for it...
Says "YES WE DID!"
Last toot for the night. He is the 44th president and well, 44 are about the only non prime number that I like! geee? 44fish?
Is wondering where to sign up for my government handout.
I hope he can back up all that "TALK" of his...
Young barak obama I’m all for it. Haters began hating or just thank bush.
Saying I’m glad that I’m alive to see this moment in history.
Yes, we did!!!!
Yes We Did.
I have never seen an election like this before. It's almost like everyone is acting like we just won our independence again.
Believes this is a dark day in America. There goes capitalism, national security, and freedom.
Is thinking about his 401(K). Will I still get a tax break after this election?
♥ Barack Obama.
Is praying...
Doesn’t think his money should have to pay for your uncle's prostate exam
Voted Pro-Life and it only took 6 minutes...gotta love Paulding County.
Is clinging to his bible and his guns and would also like to reiterate that change is not a destination, just as hope is not a strategy.
****Disclaimer - These are other's opinions - not mine.*****
Just an interesting snapshot of life here – these are my facebook and myspace friends’ mood/status in the 24-30 hours after the election. Minus removing the names and few spelling changes – these are the attitudes I see on a daily basis…a few willing to believe in change, but most… Oh and a prize for figuring out which one is a family member!
Is praying for America. (Nervous)
Is sad that I may never get to marry the love of life due to what other people think. (Aggravated)
Saw what "the change" was all about last night. (Disappointed)
Packin my bags and movin to Costa Rica.... who's with me.
Is scared for our country. (Shocked)
Thinks 2012 can't get here fast enough and is scared for our country (bummed)
Get a f*#&ing job, stop having kids and pay your own damn taxes. (Disgusted)
Is OMG a new beginning!!!!!! Go Obama! Changes are coming and the answers are blowin' in the wind...Amen! Oh Happy Dayyyyyyyyy! (Accomplished)
Is sad at the direction our country is moving in. (bummed)
Moving to Canada... Who's coming???? (Disappointed)
Is proud I voted for McCain!!
Is concerned about the next four years
Is going to be in DC for Election Day celebrating. I'm so grateful to live in this era. (Enlightened)
Ready to move back to the Cayman Islands...(Insert link to conservative site here).
"Welcome to the People's Republic of America or what I like to call an Obamanation of the ages..."
Wants to head back to Belize now!
Having a celebratory lunch today!
Thinks Obama better be ready to put his money where his mouth is.
Is moving to Canada. Anybody wanna come?
Still can't believe it. Now the real work begins! :-).
Is not ready for the govt to take money out of my paycheck and give it to the poor and illegal immigrants.
Likes to see the Dems in for the economy, we'll see about everything else.
Where do I get a Bumper sticker that says 1.20.13?
Loves that American finally wised up! Go Obama!
Thinks that 2012 needs to hurry up and get here!
Smile and grin at the change all around, pick up my guitar and play, just like yesterday, and then I'll get on my knees and pray we won't get fooled again.
"Socialism has come to America."
Well we hired a president who thinks that the gov't should steal from the people who earned it and give to the people who didn’t, is pro abortion, and is Muslim!
Is at least glad to know she lives in a sensible red state.
Is pissed at the results. There goes the neighborhood.
Is sad about the election.
And the world changed and another dream was realized
Welcome to the new U.S.S.A.
Is thrilled.
Is O-freaking-bama baby!! Yes we can!!
America, you asked for it...
Says "YES WE DID!"
Last toot for the night. He is the 44th president and well, 44 are about the only non prime number that I like! geee? 44fish?
Is wondering where to sign up for my government handout.
I hope he can back up all that "TALK" of his...
Young barak obama I’m all for it. Haters began hating or just thank bush.
Saying I’m glad that I’m alive to see this moment in history.
Yes, we did!!!!
Yes We Did.
I have never seen an election like this before. It's almost like everyone is acting like we just won our independence again.
Believes this is a dark day in America. There goes capitalism, national security, and freedom.
Is thinking about his 401(K). Will I still get a tax break after this election?
♥ Barack Obama.
Is praying...
Doesn’t think his money should have to pay for your uncle's prostate exam
Voted Pro-Life and it only took 6 minutes...gotta love Paulding County.
Is clinging to his bible and his guns and would also like to reiterate that change is not a destination, just as hope is not a strategy.
****Disclaimer - These are other's opinions - not mine.*****
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Spooky Karaoke
Wednesday nights after work, you can usually find us at karaoke at the local Mexican restaurant. We have become regulars who know most of the other patrons and all of the employees. So when karaoke was moved to Friday for a costume contest, where else would the kids too big for trick-or-treating go?? Just a sampling of the costumes…
Indiana & his personal chef
My favorite for creativity - A Mac & a PC
A Black Widow
The Wizard of Oz meets the classy South
Then the fire goddess (the title of the costume I borrowed at the last minute from someone at work -- not my first choice, but the only choice) sang a little Pat Benetar and Bangles. Maybe an 80's costume would have been more appropriate!
Monday, October 27, 2008
Savannah
I went to Savannah for the weekend. It was a quick trip, but still fun. A friend from work was getting married so a bunch of us traveled down together. We got a chance to eat a wonderful seafood dinner Friday night, walk around downtown Saturday morning, and then off to the wedding. The sun came out just in time for the wedding. The wedding was large – 10 groomsmen and 10 bridesmaids, junior groomsman & bridesmaid, ring bearer, a miniature bride and groom, plus a wedding crier?? Not sure what that meant, but she was about ten and her job appeared to direct the two children (mini bride & groom) down the aisle. The reception was fun also – a lot of family, friends and dancing! While I was gone, Moxie went to the “pet resort.” She was tired when I picked her up, so I guess she had fun too. She was able to stay next door to Scooter, so I hope that made her feel less abandoned. Now back to work again!

Just a neat church we walked by - the architechure and history in the city is so rich - I wish I could have spent more time there getting to see more and learn about the biuldings - and ghosts they say live there too (referring to a great book...)
The Bride and the ring bearer( the couple's 20 month old son) were having a goodtime dancing!
Just a neat church we walked by - the architechure and history in the city is so rich - I wish I could have spent more time there getting to see more and learn about the biuldings - and ghosts they say live there too (referring to a great book...)
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Progression...
So I am having a little indecision on the hair it seems… I started here…
then that got boring and the roots were showing, so I looked under my sink… and there it was…
red! Sounded good, but I guess it wasn’t a permanent dye so it faded within days… and then I was still bored… so off to a new salon and a new look!
But I still think I am going to try to match the roots and go a little darker once it stars growing a little… Unless someone has a better idea. Other than that, my life is not too exciting still. I am still working at least 50 hours a week, plus at least 10 at home each week. I finally sat down with my boss and it looks like I cam finally getting to expand my staff and hire another person! Also, he is going to revise my pay to be more competitive with the market and more in line with all of the added responsibility I have taken on the past year. So I will wait and see if that makes the job more tolerable. I did get a break last night. I went to see Wicked! at the theatre. Our seats were almost at the very top, but the production was amazing. The people directly behind us left at intermission making the rest even better (apparently they did not read the etiquette guidelines in the playbill). The music was fantastic and the set was pretty good too. Hopefully I converted the friends that went with me who had never been to a musical before! Now back to work…
then that got boring and the roots were showing, so I looked under my sink… and there it was…
red! Sounded good, but I guess it wasn’t a permanent dye so it faded within days… and then I was still bored… so off to a new salon and a new look!
But I still think I am going to try to match the roots and go a little darker once it stars growing a little… Unless someone has a better idea. Other than that, my life is not too exciting still. I am still working at least 50 hours a week, plus at least 10 at home each week. I finally sat down with my boss and it looks like I cam finally getting to expand my staff and hire another person! Also, he is going to revise my pay to be more competitive with the market and more in line with all of the added responsibility I have taken on the past year. So I will wait and see if that makes the job more tolerable. I did get a break last night. I went to see Wicked! at the theatre. Our seats were almost at the very top, but the production was amazing. The people directly behind us left at intermission making the rest even better (apparently they did not read the etiquette guidelines in the playbill). The music was fantastic and the set was pretty good too. Hopefully I converted the friends that went with me who had never been to a musical before! Now back to work…Tuesday, September 30, 2008
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