Give your dog an extra pat and an extra treat today.
I used to live in Atlanta where Michael Vick was king (I mean quarterback)
and the stories that are coming out about the dog-fighting scandal he's involved in is just awful. A fellow on the news was talking about how badly they treat the dogs,
teach them to be cruel,
cage them,
about stealing backyard pets as "sparring partners",
victims really.
Its just awful.
Give your dog an extra belly rub and a treat.
Simba would recommend two or three treats.
Max would reccommend a walk around the block and a chewie.
Thursday, August 16, 2007
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
Well
We've talked, argued, cried and prayed.
Its a go!
Details are being hammered out.
Looking at houses, getting my professional license there.
Daycare or preschool for Flash.
He keeps asking if his toys can come to our new house.
He knows we wouldn't couldn't leave Baby Pooh or "Baby Brother" (a doll)
but what about the Rescue Heroes, the trains, his Jimmie Johnson racecar, his treasure box full of Pull-Ups "Cars" collectible cards?
Yes, yes! Of Course!
But I am finding that I am living just fine without all the stuff we've packed.
With only a few exceptions.
Its a go!
Details are being hammered out.
Looking at houses, getting my professional license there.
Daycare or preschool for Flash.
He keeps asking if his toys can come to our new house.
He knows we wouldn't couldn't leave Baby Pooh or "Baby Brother" (a doll)
but what about the Rescue Heroes, the trains, his Jimmie Johnson racecar, his treasure box full of Pull-Ups "Cars" collectible cards?
Yes, yes! Of Course!
But I am finding that I am living just fine without all the stuff we've packed.
With only a few exceptions.
Monday, August 13, 2007
Ever thought...
I should post something just to let everyone know I'm here and I'm thinking about posting, connecting communicating but everything is the same pretty much and the same in our case isn't necessarily a great thing. We wait. We live our of laundry baskets (frankly, thats the same) we sleep in strange beds. walk our dogs on leashes in the backyard. commute and commute. Different toys.
Insult to injury. We are waiting for the church we visited and accepted to get itself going...but other churches keep calling and some of them sound really good, closer to family, more pay, and one of them near enough that I could keep my current job. I don't know if we should abandon the fish we've got...sort of, and hope that one of these bigger fish come through, or if I shouldn't push my luck.
And of course its hubby's decision, really.
Insult to injury. We are waiting for the church we visited and accepted to get itself going...but other churches keep calling and some of them sound really good, closer to family, more pay, and one of them near enough that I could keep my current job. I don't know if we should abandon the fish we've got...sort of, and hope that one of these bigger fish come through, or if I shouldn't push my luck.
And of course its hubby's decision, really.
Friday, August 10, 2007
Friday5STRESS
Today's Friday 5 is about stress
and I have to say that I am almost officially stressed out.
What do they say are some of the biggies for stress?
Um Moving, new jobs...stuff like that.
So this is so appropriate!
1. First, and before we start busting stress, what causes you the most stress, is it big things or the small stuff ?
Does it matter?
I tend to be more of a big picture person so big stuff mostly.
I am not going to freak out over a stain, running out of toothpaste or those sorts of things. Although I also don't get totally bothered by things like in "The Day after Tomorrow".
2. Exercise or chocolate for stress busting ( or maybe something else) ?
Exercise. What's that?
At the moment my time for exercise is curtailed by a 3 hour per day commute.
Chocolate is fabulous and more time savvy! See I'm saving time!
And I can always multitask with chocolate.
My commute hasn't been as stress inducing
as I thought it would be, thanks to CD-books.
My job is crazy but strangely calm and familiar right now so that helps too.
Diet cola, fancy painted toenails and the Chick-fil-a on my way home seem to helps also.
3.What is your favourite music to chill out to?
I don't like mellow slow music, never have.
Has to be bouncy jangly beats for me.
Not really into music for relaxing I guess.
4. Where do you go to chill?
I would go to the porch, with some iced coffee or tea
and watch everyone go by or read a magazine.
5. Extrovert or introvert, do you relax at a party, or do you prefer a solitary walk?
Party! People!
If I'm not throwing the party especially,
and if I'm not in charge of figuring out what my boy is up to.
Solitary walks are wonderful, on occaision.
Family walks are also wonderful.
Bonus- share your favourite stress busting tip!
Well, having established that this
stress-busting thing is not my forte,
I am open to suggestions that are not too new-agey or mellow.
I will share that Hubby and I are having a date night tonight! And TGIF!
and I have to say that I am almost officially stressed out.
What do they say are some of the biggies for stress?
Um Moving, new jobs...stuff like that.
So this is so appropriate!
1. First, and before we start busting stress, what causes you the most stress, is it big things or the small stuff ?
Does it matter?
I tend to be more of a big picture person so big stuff mostly.
I am not going to freak out over a stain, running out of toothpaste or those sorts of things. Although I also don't get totally bothered by things like in "The Day after Tomorrow".
2. Exercise or chocolate for stress busting ( or maybe something else) ?
Exercise. What's that?
At the moment my time for exercise is curtailed by a 3 hour per day commute.
Chocolate is fabulous and more time savvy! See I'm saving time!
And I can always multitask with chocolate.
My commute hasn't been as stress inducing
as I thought it would be, thanks to CD-books.
My job is crazy but strangely calm and familiar right now so that helps too.
Diet cola, fancy painted toenails and the Chick-fil-a on my way home seem to helps also.
3.What is your favourite music to chill out to?
I don't like mellow slow music, never have.
Has to be bouncy jangly beats for me.
Not really into music for relaxing I guess.
4. Where do you go to chill?
I would go to the porch, with some iced coffee or tea
and watch everyone go by or read a magazine.
5. Extrovert or introvert, do you relax at a party, or do you prefer a solitary walk?
Party! People!
If I'm not throwing the party especially,
and if I'm not in charge of figuring out what my boy is up to.
Solitary walks are wonderful, on occaision.
Family walks are also wonderful.
Bonus- share your favourite stress busting tip!
Well, having established that this
stress-busting thing is not my forte,
I am open to suggestions that are not too new-agey or mellow.
I will share that Hubby and I are having a date night tonight! And TGIF!
Thursday, August 09, 2007
Update...
Well, its coming together.
September will be very busy
as we navigate past candiating/finding a house/examination/ordination/ moving
and Hubby starting his first call.
Three different states also.
Wow.
September will be very busy
as we navigate past candiating/finding a house/examination/ordination/ moving
and Hubby starting his first call.
Three different states also.
Wow.
My Summer Reading Dance Party!
Everyone has some event that they look forward too that seems a little hokey, right?
I can't be the only one.
If you look in Chase's Calendar of Events
you'll find festivals celebrating everything you can think of,
and some things you would never think of!
My Dance Party is one of those things
and no its not listed in Chase's.
The playlist is ready:
YMCA
Crazy Frog
Move it (from Madagascar)
Chicken Dance
Macarena
The HamsterDance
Cha Cha Slide
Hokey Pokey
Do the Dinosaur
Limbo!
Oh yeah!
The 5-7 year old set will be dancing the afternoon away!
I can't be the only one.
If you look in Chase's Calendar of Events
you'll find festivals celebrating everything you can think of,
and some things you would never think of!
My Dance Party is one of those things
and no its not listed in Chase's.
The playlist is ready:
YMCA
Crazy Frog
Move it (from Madagascar)
Chicken Dance
Macarena
The HamsterDance
Cha Cha Slide
Hokey Pokey
Do the Dinosaur
Limbo!
Oh yeah!
The 5-7 year old set will be dancing the afternoon away!
Wednesday, August 08, 2007
Harry Potter spoiler!
Tuesday, August 07, 2007
Some have asked...
Its getting better.
My family is very upset...and that gets me down.
Haven't had the courage to tell my Dad and stepmom yet.
But I told a few at work who are THRILLED for us, and jealous at the location!
My family is very upset...and that gets me down.
Haven't had the courage to tell my Dad and stepmom yet.
But I told a few at work who are THRILLED for us, and jealous at the location!
Chocolate Cherry cake
1 pkg. Chocolate cake mix
1 can cherry pie filling
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
350 degrees
9x13
30-35 min
easy easy easy
based on a recipe from the Cake Doctor
(Check one of her books out of the library! They're very good)
Oh!
And perfect because I am an Aunt again today!
Hubby's sister had a beautiful baby girl this morning!
6lbs. 10 oz, 21 inches at 8:43
We're calling her Baby Cousin 'round here!
1 can cherry pie filling
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
350 degrees
9x13
30-35 min
easy easy easy
based on a recipe from the Cake Doctor
(Check one of her books out of the library! They're very good)
Oh!
And perfect because I am an Aunt again today!
Hubby's sister had a beautiful baby girl this morning!
6lbs. 10 oz, 21 inches at 8:43
We're calling her Baby Cousin 'round here!
Monday, August 06, 2007
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