this morning, i woke up and life gave me lemons.
tonight, i drink the world's finest lemonade.
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Monday, February 18, 2008
The quality of company
I made a very important decision the other day.
Now, I know people have pipe dreams, but as most of you should know by now, NOT ME.
I like to make things (magic) happen.
That being said, I have officially started saving for one of these:
Purebred Golden retriever!!
I have a plan!
I know that I travel a lot with work, and the responsibility of having a puppy at this point is just not practical. If I wait until the end of the summer, I will be approaching the fall/winter, a time where I will be more stationary, and thus around more for those crucial puppy-training moments. I also have a goal of paying off my student loan by this time, which will allow me more dollars to train a puppy well, pay for it's vet trips, and most importantly puppy school. This is something, (for myself personally) as I have learned from the past experience of raising dottie, is essential.
Anyways this coming Sunday is the doggie expo at the forum, where I will go and learn more about this and other breeds, local trainers/suppliers, and meet other puppies!! eep!!
I have always loved golden retrievers, as common as they are. I know they are a larger dog, but i am allowed pets at my place and since it's just me here, and I have a backyard, I think we will be just fine. They are SOOO cute at every age, unbelievably loyal, good for training, good with other dogs and kids, and so loving. I am going to get one of those doggie gates for the back of my soccer-mom wagon so he (or she) can come on adventures with me. I can just see me taking it to friends houses, the commons and other fun places to play and make people happy.
Oh, and I am going to name it "mighty".
I CAN'T WAIT. <3
Now, I know people have pipe dreams, but as most of you should know by now, NOT ME.
I like to make things (magic) happen.
That being said, I have officially started saving for one of these:
Purebred Golden retriever!!
I have a plan!
I know that I travel a lot with work, and the responsibility of having a puppy at this point is just not practical. If I wait until the end of the summer, I will be approaching the fall/winter, a time where I will be more stationary, and thus around more for those crucial puppy-training moments. I also have a goal of paying off my student loan by this time, which will allow me more dollars to train a puppy well, pay for it's vet trips, and most importantly puppy school. This is something, (for myself personally) as I have learned from the past experience of raising dottie, is essential.
Anyways this coming Sunday is the doggie expo at the forum, where I will go and learn more about this and other breeds, local trainers/suppliers, and meet other puppies!! eep!!
I have always loved golden retrievers, as common as they are. I know they are a larger dog, but i am allowed pets at my place and since it's just me here, and I have a backyard, I think we will be just fine. They are SOOO cute at every age, unbelievably loyal, good for training, good with other dogs and kids, and so loving. I am going to get one of those doggie gates for the back of my soccer-mom wagon so he (or she) can come on adventures with me. I can just see me taking it to friends houses, the commons and other fun places to play and make people happy.
Oh, and I am going to name it "mighty".
I CAN'T WAIT. <3
Sunday, February 10, 2008
KEEP CALM & CARRY ON
Jenny Dames, this one's for you!
If you're reading this blog, that probably means you're friends with me, which translate to you knowing who Miranda July is.
BUT!
did you know she had this fantastic website/book with all sorts of wonderful interactive artistic assignments for people to participate in? You complete the assignments, and send in photos or writings or whatever they ask, showing how you completed the assignment!!
CHECK IT OUT!
http://learningtoloveyoumore.com/
SOOO!
that being said, my wonderful wonderful bf and I completed assignment #63 together!
Assignment #63
Make an encouraging banner.
1. Draw each letter of the sentence on a large piece of colored construction paper or big squares of fabric. One letter per piece. Draw them blocky so you can cut them out.
2. Cut them out.
3. Glue each one onto a piece of construction paper or fabric that is a contrasting color.
4. Then glue the edges of all the pieces of paper or fabric together to make a banner.
5. Hang the banner in a place where you or someone else might need some encouragement, for example, across your bathroom. Or between two trees so that you and your neighbors can receive encouragement from it. Or in a gas station.
We took a long time to think about what the banner should say, and finally with a little inspiration from miss lovely jenny dames we decided to make it say:
KEEP CALM & CARRY ON
here's some pictures, although Amir took better ones on his fancy camera so I will probably post those later:
The work in progress!
We really cracked down and dedicated an entire crafternoon of tea and no-sew to make it.
Amir's tailoring ability was an asset to the immaculate finishing quality. :)
The next day I finished all the stitching while Amir was hemming pants all the live-long day, and then we hung it up when he got here! wee!
Cropped, but none-the-less, the fruits of our labor!
Now when I wake up in the morning, and I go to put the kettle on, I will turn around and think "yep. keep calm, carry on girlfriend."
****EDIT!!
Here's the shot that Amir took that i mentioned!
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2279/2256022135_98b8cf188a_b.jpg
i'm the happiest i've been in a very long time.
<3
If you're reading this blog, that probably means you're friends with me, which translate to you knowing who Miranda July is.
BUT!
did you know she had this fantastic website/book with all sorts of wonderful interactive artistic assignments for people to participate in? You complete the assignments, and send in photos or writings or whatever they ask, showing how you completed the assignment!!
CHECK IT OUT!
http://learningtoloveyoumore.com/
SOOO!
that being said, my wonderful wonderful bf and I completed assignment #63 together!
Assignment #63
Make an encouraging banner.
1. Draw each letter of the sentence on a large piece of colored construction paper or big squares of fabric. One letter per piece. Draw them blocky so you can cut them out.
2. Cut them out.
3. Glue each one onto a piece of construction paper or fabric that is a contrasting color.
4. Then glue the edges of all the pieces of paper or fabric together to make a banner.
5. Hang the banner in a place where you or someone else might need some encouragement, for example, across your bathroom. Or between two trees so that you and your neighbors can receive encouragement from it. Or in a gas station.
We took a long time to think about what the banner should say, and finally with a little inspiration from miss lovely jenny dames we decided to make it say:
here's some pictures, although Amir took better ones on his fancy camera so I will probably post those later:
The work in progress!
We really cracked down and dedicated an entire crafternoon of tea and no-sew to make it.
Amir's tailoring ability was an asset to the immaculate finishing quality. :)
The next day I finished all the stitching while Amir was hemming pants all the live-long day, and then we hung it up when he got here! wee!
Cropped, but none-the-less, the fruits of our labor!
Now when I wake up in the morning, and I go to put the kettle on, I will turn around and think "yep. keep calm, carry on girlfriend."
****EDIT!!
Here's the shot that Amir took that i mentioned!
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2279/2256022135_98b8cf188a_b.jpg
i'm the happiest i've been in a very long time.
<3
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
These girls are beautiful- they're with us, these girls can drink well
LINDSAY'S BIRTHDAY PICTURES!
highlights of the night included but are not limited to:
-Me finally having my "julia-stiles-circa-ten-thing-a-hate-about-you" table dancing moment.
-Making out with gay dudes
-Drinking on someone elses tab
-Nathan yelling "BREAK SHIT!! JUST FUCKING BREAK SHIT!!!!!" to ryan, myself and gang throwing our glasses on the floor
-breaking?? (probably spraining) my finger
-a 3am trip to peggy's cove
-LINDSAY HAVING AN AMAZING-STRESS FREE BIRTHDAY TO REMEMBER
on the table....
and off the table.
IT'S ALL FOR YOU BABY GIRL.
highlights of the night included but are not limited to:
-Me finally having my "julia-stiles-circa-ten-thing-a-hate-about-you" table dancing moment.
-Making out with gay dudes
-Drinking on someone elses tab
-Nathan yelling "BREAK SHIT!! JUST FUCKING BREAK SHIT!!!!!" to ryan, myself and gang throwing our glasses on the floor
-breaking?? (probably spraining) my finger
-a 3am trip to peggy's cove
-LINDSAY HAVING AN AMAZING-STRESS FREE BIRTHDAY TO REMEMBER
on the table....
and off the table.
IT'S ALL FOR YOU BABY GIRL.
Monday, February 4, 2008
Saturday, February 2, 2008
CRAFTS AND BIRTHDAYS
Yesterday was Lindsay's Birthday!!!
Tonight we dance, but last night we crafted!!!
I started this for Ryan Allen when i was crafting with Lindsay and Jenner on Wednesday. I finished it last night. HAPPY HOUSE WARMING RYAN ALLEN
WE HAD A CRAFT JAM. EVERYONE COLLABORATED ON ONE AWESOME MASTERPIECE:
(2 nick cage's are better than one)
this part was my favorite!! nice touch with the feathers alex....
420
EVEN IAN PARTICIPATED!!
he added this handicapped garfield.
HI BF!
it was fun!!!!!
Halifax rules
tomorrow i am having a 4:20 POT luck.
life is good.
xoxo
Tonight we dance, but last night we crafted!!!
I started this for Ryan Allen when i was crafting with Lindsay and Jenner on Wednesday. I finished it last night. HAPPY HOUSE WARMING RYAN ALLEN
WE HAD A CRAFT JAM. EVERYONE COLLABORATED ON ONE AWESOME MASTERPIECE:
(2 nick cage's are better than one)
this part was my favorite!! nice touch with the feathers alex....
420
EVEN IAN PARTICIPATED!!
he added this handicapped garfield.
HI BF!
it was fun!!!!!
Halifax rules
tomorrow i am having a 4:20 POT luck.
life is good.
xoxo
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