Pretty uneventful day - and, the way the last few months have been, I am ok with that. I had a plan that I was going to run by the party supply place for Super Bowl goodies this morning after the gym which was my big "errand" for the day.
Off to the gym in my sexy car (yes, she is still sexy). I didn't bring clean clothes or shower necessities for after the gym. I figured one stop post-gym didn't warrant a hairy gym shower. Heck, I've gone to the grocery smelling like sweaty man socks so what the heck?
The gym was fine. I am thinking that my new running shoes aren't as supportive as I thought. My shins are starting to hurt when I run which is not good and a very true sign that your shoes aren't ideal. Oh well, that's another story for another time on another errand.
My first stop was at a Party City close to my gym. The only decor they had for Super Bowl was a small table and a 4' area of wall. WHAT??? Arizona is in the Super Bowl and that's all that they have?? Interesting. Next stop, Dollar Store on Ina by Target.
Dollar Store - NOTHING...I mean, at all! So then I head to the end all be all, where I can find everything I need and where I buy everything I don't need - Target. NOTHING!!! I mean, NOTHING!!! I saw a small end cap that had some Super Bowl cups and empty rails where the plates were once hanging. UGGHH!! What??? This is the only the LARGEST sporting event!!! And, Arizona is in it for goodness sake. Come on people!!!
I was getting frustrated. Other than a pack of 3 sponges and a scrubber from the $1 bins and a couple of Glade oils, I made out with nothing. I was getting hungry and itchy from my sweat drying all over me. I could smell me from under the jacket I was wearing and knew that my window of opportunity before I absolutely repulsed people was shutting rapidly. I had to eat though. Working out makes me so hungry. I stopped by Subway where the smell of baked bread and onions usually overwhelms anything my pits could bring in (I'm sure it was a close challenge - but for my own peace of mind, I am hoping the onions won!). After a 6" veggie, Sunchips and tea, I was off to the last stop before smog rolled out of my jacket.
There is a Party City place in a mall down the road from the Target. At this point I had driven well out of my way but didn't really care. I was on a mission and knew that, if I came home empty handed, I would be really frustrated. And, seriously, it is Super Bowl folks!! Don't you stupid stores know where the money is??
There was a little bit more to choose from at this party supply place but not much. I gave up and got a couple of things including plates, bowls, napkins and cups. I don't know...I guess I was expecting more. I mean...well, you know what I'm going to say...it's Super Bowl!!!
After all that, I came home with only a small bag of goodies and sponges. Oh well. I will have to be creative to decorate the rest. I think the most important aspect of the party will be seating around the TV, a small well stocked cooler by every seat and a place to dispose the empty beer bottles. The only time you would have to get up is to go to the bathroom...unless I had small logo's catheters at each seat. Hmm, that's a concept.
When I got home, I finished cleaning and organizing the guest room - it's done. And then I did more laundry and other things. I ended up making banana nut bread with peanut butter crisp topping and a chocolate center. For dinner I made the marinated chicken that I was going to make last night before we headed to our celebratory dinner. It marinated in one peach fruit cup and cut up habanero and red pepper. I ended up dicing up the chicken over brown rice and made a chutney/sauce out of peach cups and peppers. We had steamed green beans and carrots as a side dish. It turned out really well!! Definitely one to have again. I like experimenting sometimes. That dish came to me while I was running the other day. Like I said, I always get hungry when I work out.
Now we are just hanging out. I have bookends with me - Jazz on one side, Jack on the other. I found out today that T will be heading to Europe for two weeks for work. He leaves the day after his birthday. =[ That's a long time!!
I have my doc appointment tomorrow which is a pretty moot point right now. But I guess I will still go for confirmation purposes. Or just to help feed their families with a wasted office visit. Either way, I am sure I will be glad that I went...unless they roll in the arsenal of needles. You know how doctors are. I will be like...NO, AF just left!! I've given enough! Leave me alone!!
Anyway, it is almost time for Top Chef. I have last week's to catch up on and then the new one after that. Whew, a sloth's work is NEVER done!
STATUS: Dawna is amazed that it is soooo difficult to find Super Bowl paraphenalia!
MOOD: Shocked, happy and tired.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
From the top!
New convertible top - $600
Potential cost for labor to install top - $1000
The look of my new beautiful bonnet - priceless!
Well, it took a total of approximately 12 hours over a three day span, many scratches and bruises on T's hands and a few dozen cuss words but the job is done! My girl has a new bonnet! A BLACK bonnet! She has gone from ghetto-not-so-fabulous to sexy mean machine with style the other cars only wish they had!
Without further adieu, some pics for your viewing pleasure. And, for those of you I may have already told...I was never too nervous about T doing the installation instead of having a professional do it. T is a perfectionist and has a lot of awesome skills. I knew that it would happen, that it would work and that it would look beyond perfect. Take a looksie!
Before pics of my old top:
Dirty and sad...old bonnet
Yikes, no turning back now!
And now!!!!
Nice addition to the driveway!
We ended up taking it for a spin to Chicago Pizza which is about 45 minutes from here. Why you might ask? Well, as with anything we do, it wasn't an easy task putting the top on. Besides the instructions leaving out pertinent information that we ended up having to guess about, my battery was dead. Yep, the door sensor was broken the day before so my door ajar light remained on for quite sometime leaving my brand new Walmart battery dead. No big deal, you say, since your switching out your top, you can't drive it anyway. This is true. However, my friends, technology wins over us once again! Throughout the process of changing the top, we had to open and close the top many times. Because this model was made at the turn of the century, everything is automated. Therefore, I needed at least auxillary power to move my top...and the battery was dead.
Therefore, T had to jump start my car each and every time. We ended up leaving the jumper cables attached to my battery for easy access. By the time day 3 of top replacement rolled around, I had no juice to cook. So we decided to give the girl a good jump and take a long drive (which is very easy to do when you live where we do) in order to give it time to revamp.
No problem though. I was so happy to drive my car with the new bonnet and freshly cleaned! I even organized the glove compartment, the center console and the trunk (what a disaster that was). I swear she was driving nicer and I really think that she was smiling (can't you tell in the pics??).
So, a note about my T. He is incredible! He became a bit frustrated on Sunday evening. It is hard to explain but there is a rib that fits under the back window that the fabric has to be fit around. It is LODGED under the FRAME of the car in the back!!!! It took at least an hour or so to get it out. That time probably doubled getting it back in. And then the screws that lock it in place are out of viewing range and T had to blindly find the small holes for the screws. Now, T doesn't get upset easily. As a matter of fact, there are only a handful of times that I have seen him really frustrated or upset...this was one of them. All in all, I don't think there were more than a dozen cuss words spoken the entire time. That's good! And I think the majority of them probably came from me.
Regardless, I have a sexy car and you can all be envious now! Haha! =P
In other news, I am in the process of cleaning and organizing the guest room. It was already ok but I really wanted to get the closet cleaned out. I got rid of a ton of sweaters. Seriously, there isn't a whole lot of need for sweaters out here. And there are only a handful that I ever wear and I wash and repeat as necessary.
I haven't given up on the crap room yet. I figured I would get the guest room where I wanted it and then tackle the crap room. I think the truth is that the crap room scares me. It intimidates me. So much....CRAP!
The pets are doing good! Jazzy is her old self...well, with the addition of some random shaved spots from her jaunt with the hospital. All of her tests came back negative so they are calling it idiopathic vestibular disease...in other words, they have no clue what caused all of that. Umm, thanks! And enjoy your next golf game on us!!! We will buy the drinks and the caviar as well!
Kizzy experimented with a sour patch kid yesterday. You know those candies that are sour at first and then sweet? Kizzy was intrigued and thought he would give it a try. He licked it for a while and then decided it would be a good "dead" mouse for a while so he batted at it. I guess Tatum dropped a couple of gummy bears when she was here (I think T was trying to teach her the classy art of throwing them in the air and catching them in her mouth - she was missing!) because I have found numerous, variable flavored bears in random places. I was fascinated until I saw Kizz with an orange bear in his mouth. As he spit it out and raked it across the floor I figured out what was going on. Mystery solved.
Jack is doing great. He is sporting his Steelers collar ready for the big game. I have noticed he is pacing more at night so I know he is getting his game face on and ready to cheer for the boys! I know he needs to be groomed before the game but he says he doesn't care. He just needs a dog bowl of beer and bones and he will be fine if no one comes to sit with him. He reminded me that he owns the couches and that the stank will help keep his area clear. We'll see.
The gym has been going great! I am really pushing myself hard - harder than I thought I would not working out with my usual partners. And I like going in the mornings. I must say...I don't know if I will switch back at this point. But I will miss Lorraine and will probably still do Saturday morning classes with her. T says he likes it better too. He says he likes hanging out with me into the evening. I used to have to say goodbye around 4 and not return until 8 at night. I think the truth is, he likes getting dinner earlier! ;)
So, my doctor's appointment is Thursday. I am looking forward to talking to my doc about everything that has happened. The lady at the desk told me that they really don't even need to see me. Well, too bad. You're gonna. Just keep your stinkin' needles and blood bags away from me!!
On a TMI note (skip this Dad), AF seems to be on her way out...slowly but surely. I have already packed her bags...they are sitting next to the door. We are changing the locks after she leaves. Good riddens bag lady!
I LOVE Facebook! Forget MySpace forever. Those young pups!! Facebook is awesome! I have found so many old friends! Including about a dozen people from high school! I have also reconnected with LeDonya, my grade school best friend, and her brother Chip. It is absolutely incredible! And they have an instant message feature so that we can talk in real time. I am sold and don't know if I will ever go back to the sunny juvenile halls of MySpace.
Welp, all the top replacin', car cleanin', room organizin', pizza eatin', two beer drinkin' has really gotten me pooped. I think it is time to take a big sit down on the ol' couch and take a look at some crap TV before heading on to bed. Sorry for the delay in the write up. It has been quite an interesting and fun three days!
Until next time...
STATUS: Dawna is so very happy with her sexy car!
MOOD: Tired but happy
Potential cost for labor to install top - $1000
The look of my new beautiful bonnet - priceless!
Well, it took a total of approximately 12 hours over a three day span, many scratches and bruises on T's hands and a few dozen cuss words but the job is done! My girl has a new bonnet! A BLACK bonnet! She has gone from ghetto-not-so-fabulous to sexy mean machine with style the other cars only wish they had!
Without further adieu, some pics for your viewing pleasure. And, for those of you I may have already told...I was never too nervous about T doing the installation instead of having a professional do it. T is a perfectionist and has a lot of awesome skills. I knew that it would happen, that it would work and that it would look beyond perfect. Take a looksie!
Before pics of my old top:
Dirty and sad...old bonnet
Yikes, no turning back now!
And now!!!!
Nice addition to the driveway!
We ended up taking it for a spin to Chicago Pizza which is about 45 minutes from here. Why you might ask? Well, as with anything we do, it wasn't an easy task putting the top on. Besides the instructions leaving out pertinent information that we ended up having to guess about, my battery was dead. Yep, the door sensor was broken the day before so my door ajar light remained on for quite sometime leaving my brand new Walmart battery dead. No big deal, you say, since your switching out your top, you can't drive it anyway. This is true. However, my friends, technology wins over us once again! Throughout the process of changing the top, we had to open and close the top many times. Because this model was made at the turn of the century, everything is automated. Therefore, I needed at least auxillary power to move my top...and the battery was dead.
Therefore, T had to jump start my car each and every time. We ended up leaving the jumper cables attached to my battery for easy access. By the time day 3 of top replacement rolled around, I had no juice to cook. So we decided to give the girl a good jump and take a long drive (which is very easy to do when you live where we do) in order to give it time to revamp.
No problem though. I was so happy to drive my car with the new bonnet and freshly cleaned! I even organized the glove compartment, the center console and the trunk (what a disaster that was). I swear she was driving nicer and I really think that she was smiling (can't you tell in the pics??).
So, a note about my T. He is incredible! He became a bit frustrated on Sunday evening. It is hard to explain but there is a rib that fits under the back window that the fabric has to be fit around. It is LODGED under the FRAME of the car in the back!!!! It took at least an hour or so to get it out. That time probably doubled getting it back in. And then the screws that lock it in place are out of viewing range and T had to blindly find the small holes for the screws. Now, T doesn't get upset easily. As a matter of fact, there are only a handful of times that I have seen him really frustrated or upset...this was one of them. All in all, I don't think there were more than a dozen cuss words spoken the entire time. That's good! And I think the majority of them probably came from me.
Regardless, I have a sexy car and you can all be envious now! Haha! =P
In other news, I am in the process of cleaning and organizing the guest room. It was already ok but I really wanted to get the closet cleaned out. I got rid of a ton of sweaters. Seriously, there isn't a whole lot of need for sweaters out here. And there are only a handful that I ever wear and I wash and repeat as necessary.
I haven't given up on the crap room yet. I figured I would get the guest room where I wanted it and then tackle the crap room. I think the truth is that the crap room scares me. It intimidates me. So much....CRAP!
The pets are doing good! Jazzy is her old self...well, with the addition of some random shaved spots from her jaunt with the hospital. All of her tests came back negative so they are calling it idiopathic vestibular disease...in other words, they have no clue what caused all of that. Umm, thanks! And enjoy your next golf game on us!!! We will buy the drinks and the caviar as well!
Kizzy experimented with a sour patch kid yesterday. You know those candies that are sour at first and then sweet? Kizzy was intrigued and thought he would give it a try. He licked it for a while and then decided it would be a good "dead" mouse for a while so he batted at it. I guess Tatum dropped a couple of gummy bears when she was here (I think T was trying to teach her the classy art of throwing them in the air and catching them in her mouth - she was missing!) because I have found numerous, variable flavored bears in random places. I was fascinated until I saw Kizz with an orange bear in his mouth. As he spit it out and raked it across the floor I figured out what was going on. Mystery solved.
Jack is doing great. He is sporting his Steelers collar ready for the big game. I have noticed he is pacing more at night so I know he is getting his game face on and ready to cheer for the boys! I know he needs to be groomed before the game but he says he doesn't care. He just needs a dog bowl of beer and bones and he will be fine if no one comes to sit with him. He reminded me that he owns the couches and that the stank will help keep his area clear. We'll see.
The gym has been going great! I am really pushing myself hard - harder than I thought I would not working out with my usual partners. And I like going in the mornings. I must say...I don't know if I will switch back at this point. But I will miss Lorraine and will probably still do Saturday morning classes with her. T says he likes it better too. He says he likes hanging out with me into the evening. I used to have to say goodbye around 4 and not return until 8 at night. I think the truth is, he likes getting dinner earlier! ;)
So, my doctor's appointment is Thursday. I am looking forward to talking to my doc about everything that has happened. The lady at the desk told me that they really don't even need to see me. Well, too bad. You're gonna. Just keep your stinkin' needles and blood bags away from me!!
On a TMI note (skip this Dad), AF seems to be on her way out...slowly but surely. I have already packed her bags...they are sitting next to the door. We are changing the locks after she leaves. Good riddens bag lady!
I LOVE Facebook! Forget MySpace forever. Those young pups!! Facebook is awesome! I have found so many old friends! Including about a dozen people from high school! I have also reconnected with LeDonya, my grade school best friend, and her brother Chip. It is absolutely incredible! And they have an instant message feature so that we can talk in real time. I am sold and don't know if I will ever go back to the sunny juvenile halls of MySpace.
Welp, all the top replacin', car cleanin', room organizin', pizza eatin', two beer drinkin' has really gotten me pooped. I think it is time to take a big sit down on the ol' couch and take a look at some crap TV before heading on to bed. Sorry for the delay in the write up. It has been quite an interesting and fun three days!
Until next time...
STATUS: Dawna is so very happy with her sexy car!
MOOD: Tired but happy
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Welcome, my friend...
My dearest aunt
Welcome back
For once you're welcome
You're right on track.
I know its been
A rocky road with us
But today I'm happy
to deal with your fuss!
Although I am happy
To see you now
This is the only month
You are allowed.
After that, my aunt
your welcome no more
If you try to come by
I will try to slam the door.
But for now
Thanks for stopping by
Looking forward to a short visit
So that we can continue to "try" (hate that term - but it rhymes).
Anyway, here I am in the bathroom doorway supervising Tay's bath while T takes a shower. We had such a nice day yesterday, Tatum and I. Our mini heart cakes were fun. We went to the store together and she picked out the cake mix - Funfetti. She picked out the icing and also spotted Princess sprinkles! I told you I wouldn't be able to leave the store without more sprinkles!!
We came home and started on the cake. I poured the batter in the pan that had six mini heart shapes. Well, me not being a baker by any means, put too much batter in the molds. While we were playing doctor kit in the dining room while the cakes were baking, I noticed through the oven window that our hearts were actually turning into large balls of cakes. Way too much batter in each mold...oops. So, once they were done, we took them out of the mold and tried again...SUCCESS!
Once the cakes were done and on the rack to cool, Tay and I took Jackson and four of her baby dolls on a walk. Other than the multiple stops to adjust the babies in their stroller (they were spilling over...cabbage patch baby took a pretty bad fall), it was a nice walk and Jack helped me out by not pooping in someone's front yard.
When we returned, the cakes were perfectly cooled and ready to have frosting and sprinkles. She made a cake for each person that was going to be at Nona's that night - Nona, Jim, Daddy, Dawna and Tay. She chose the color of the frosting for each person and I wrote their names on each one. I have pics I will add later. We had fun decorating them and she had an even better time eating A LOT of frosting (I mean, really, that's what kids are supposed to do).
It was around 4:30 by the time we were done with our cakes. Tay and I cleaned up and decided to watch a little TV until we went to Nona's. Todd finished work around the same time and headed down to hang out with us. You would have thought a bomb of sleeping gas blew up in our living room. Everyone was sprawled out on couches and foot rests. Todd fell asleep, Tay almost did and I just sat looking at the TV like a zombie. Even Jazzy and Jackson was taking part!
We headed on over to Nona's around 6:15. We ended up having some of Jim's awesome green chili quesadillas for an appetizer and then Papa John's pizza for dinner. I haven't eaten that much grease in a while but it was tasty. We also met their new baby of the family, Yuma - their new dog. She is probably about a year old, some sort of shepard type dog and is a lot of fun.
By the time we left T's Mom's it was around 10 - WAY WAY WAY past Tay's bedtime. She was sound asleep by the time we made it home. T and I did the "tucking in" trying not to wake her up along the way - SUCCESS! We went to bed immediately after and turned on the TV. That didn't last long...we were asleep in no time.
Soooo, as you could probably tell by my earlier poem, my aunt from the south has come for a visit. I thought I saw her coming last night but it was official that she was staying for a visit this morning. It has actually made my day! I am so proud of my body. It is doing so well. For being at an "older maternal age", I am really happy with the way my body is recovering.
It is also good that she has come back because that means that we can move on and try this crazy thing again. But this time I am sure I will be much more reserved about it. I'm probably not going to hang banners and have a parade! Maybe just parents and that's it. Not until the scary 12 weeks is over and then, even then, it may be only a few more people. I'm so scared that something will happen again.
Anyway, we are about to go make rain sticks and hang out a bit more before Tay heads back across town. Tonight I am planning on making T's favorite spaghetti and sauce. I am looking forward to getting the house back in order but I know I will miss Tay when she is gone. As she gets older we have more and more fun together. I am very lucky that I get to be her SMom!
STATUS: Dawna is enjoying her weekend and her visitor!
MOOD: Happy!!
Welcome back
For once you're welcome
You're right on track.
I know its been
A rocky road with us
But today I'm happy
to deal with your fuss!
Although I am happy
To see you now
This is the only month
You are allowed.
After that, my aunt
your welcome no more
If you try to come by
I will try to slam the door.
But for now
Thanks for stopping by
Looking forward to a short visit
So that we can continue to "try" (hate that term - but it rhymes).
Anyway, here I am in the bathroom doorway supervising Tay's bath while T takes a shower. We had such a nice day yesterday, Tatum and I. Our mini heart cakes were fun. We went to the store together and she picked out the cake mix - Funfetti. She picked out the icing and also spotted Princess sprinkles! I told you I wouldn't be able to leave the store without more sprinkles!!
We came home and started on the cake. I poured the batter in the pan that had six mini heart shapes. Well, me not being a baker by any means, put too much batter in the molds. While we were playing doctor kit in the dining room while the cakes were baking, I noticed through the oven window that our hearts were actually turning into large balls of cakes. Way too much batter in each mold...oops. So, once they were done, we took them out of the mold and tried again...SUCCESS!
Once the cakes were done and on the rack to cool, Tay and I took Jackson and four of her baby dolls on a walk. Other than the multiple stops to adjust the babies in their stroller (they were spilling over...cabbage patch baby took a pretty bad fall), it was a nice walk and Jack helped me out by not pooping in someone's front yard.
When we returned, the cakes were perfectly cooled and ready to have frosting and sprinkles. She made a cake for each person that was going to be at Nona's that night - Nona, Jim, Daddy, Dawna and Tay. She chose the color of the frosting for each person and I wrote their names on each one. I have pics I will add later. We had fun decorating them and she had an even better time eating A LOT of frosting (I mean, really, that's what kids are supposed to do).
It was around 4:30 by the time we were done with our cakes. Tay and I cleaned up and decided to watch a little TV until we went to Nona's. Todd finished work around the same time and headed down to hang out with us. You would have thought a bomb of sleeping gas blew up in our living room. Everyone was sprawled out on couches and foot rests. Todd fell asleep, Tay almost did and I just sat looking at the TV like a zombie. Even Jazzy and Jackson was taking part!
We headed on over to Nona's around 6:15. We ended up having some of Jim's awesome green chili quesadillas for an appetizer and then Papa John's pizza for dinner. I haven't eaten that much grease in a while but it was tasty. We also met their new baby of the family, Yuma - their new dog. She is probably about a year old, some sort of shepard type dog and is a lot of fun.
By the time we left T's Mom's it was around 10 - WAY WAY WAY past Tay's bedtime. She was sound asleep by the time we made it home. T and I did the "tucking in" trying not to wake her up along the way - SUCCESS! We went to bed immediately after and turned on the TV. That didn't last long...we were asleep in no time.
Soooo, as you could probably tell by my earlier poem, my aunt from the south has come for a visit. I thought I saw her coming last night but it was official that she was staying for a visit this morning. It has actually made my day! I am so proud of my body. It is doing so well. For being at an "older maternal age", I am really happy with the way my body is recovering.
It is also good that she has come back because that means that we can move on and try this crazy thing again. But this time I am sure I will be much more reserved about it. I'm probably not going to hang banners and have a parade! Maybe just parents and that's it. Not until the scary 12 weeks is over and then, even then, it may be only a few more people. I'm so scared that something will happen again.
Anyway, we are about to go make rain sticks and hang out a bit more before Tay heads back across town. Tonight I am planning on making T's favorite spaghetti and sauce. I am looking forward to getting the house back in order but I know I will miss Tay when she is gone. As she gets older we have more and more fun together. I am very lucky that I get to be her SMom!
STATUS: Dawna is enjoying her weekend and her visitor!
MOOD: Happy!!
Friday, January 23, 2009
Another Friday by the tub...
As I am sitting here in the doorway of Tatum's bathroom as she gets cleaned up, it makes me think of how fortunate we are that I can stay home to entertain Tay while T works. She and I have big plans today. When she is done with the bath, I am going to take my shower and get ready. She is going to play her video game (it is like a Wii for a 4 year old - pretty cool) while I get ready so that T doesn't get interupted. Then we are off to the grocery to pick up cake mix and icing - she gets to pick out both. And I won't be too surprised if we walk out with more sprinkles (I have enough sprinkles to cover the world's largest cake!!). The plan is to make heart shaped mini cakes to take over to Nona's (Todd's Mom's) tonight. She will help me mix the cake mix, icing the cakes and decorate them.
While the cakes are cooling, she and I are going to take Jackson and her babies (three dolls in a stroller) for a walk around the block. It is a nice, gloomy, heavy cloud day in the desert. Most native Arizonans love this kind of weather. It is a nice break from the sun. The desert sky is so different than any other - even though it is all one sky.
Todd has his window open in his office and the smell of the desert rain is coming in. I quickly became a huge fan of the smell of desert rain. It is such a unique smell that comes from the creosote bush.
Well, the kiddo is wrapping up so I will need to move on for now. I will try to write more later.
STATUS: Dawna is trying to be all she can be!
MOOD: Relaxed
While the cakes are cooling, she and I are going to take Jackson and her babies (three dolls in a stroller) for a walk around the block. It is a nice, gloomy, heavy cloud day in the desert. Most native Arizonans love this kind of weather. It is a nice break from the sun. The desert sky is so different than any other - even though it is all one sky.
Todd has his window open in his office and the smell of the desert rain is coming in. I quickly became a huge fan of the smell of desert rain. It is such a unique smell that comes from the creosote bush.
Well, the kiddo is wrapping up so I will need to move on for now. I will try to write more later.
STATUS: Dawna is trying to be all she can be!
MOOD: Relaxed
Thursday, January 22, 2009
The Smell of Desert Rain
It has been a gray, dreary, rainy day today in the valley of the sun! But it was still warm. Dare I say there was a tad bit of humidity in the air? Of course, this is a nice change of pace from the usual beautiful blue skies except for one small, but wet, problem. My car roof leaks. It isn't the new top that "Santa" got me for Christmas (T is planning on putting that on Sunday). It is the old, beat up, ripped version. I don't think a new top will actually solve the leaking problem. I believe it is the rubber around the windows. But, boy, is it bad. I slammed the car door pretty hard to try and get most of the water out of the mysterious resevoirs around the window but that only created another problem. I must have done something to the sensor that turns on and off the "door ajar" dashboard light as well as the interior lights of the car. So now they seem to be permanently on and are sucking the life right out of my brand new Walmart battery. Ahh, to be a ghetto queen.
Luckily, I was planning on showering at the gym today so that I could go and meet my friend Jason (that I met at A6) for lunch. Lucky because I had a towel in my gym bag that I draped over my legs before driving so that I wouldn't get completely soaked by the leak!
I worked out for about an hour and a half - really busted my rear on some cardio and weights, lunges and abs. It was a great work out that left me soaked for other reasons other than a leak (whew, glad I didn't have a leak!). As usual, the showers at the gym were less than desirable which is why I brought my rubber "funk" flip flops that have been my feet's friend in the sailboat shower, the marina shower and now the hair ridden gym shower.
I met Jason at a sheek Mexican bistro called Zivaz that is right up the road from my gym. It was tasty and the conversation interesting as it always is! He is so funny! If any of you are wondering if T has anything to worry about, he doesn't. Jason is gay and is one of my dearest friends. We can talk about anything together. Plus he makes some KILLER salsa that he was so kind to bring with him AND he gave me the secret recipe!!! I am so excited to try it. However, I have a strange feeling it won't be as good as if he made it.
After lunch (it was a 2 hour lunch that felt like 2 minutes), I headed to Walmart to pick up some groceries. I usually do that on Thursdays before Tatum comes over. The important kid things to have: milk, chicken (for tenders), ice cream, pancake fixins (I got blueberries for this weekend). So, with towel in lap, I headed to Walmart.
As usual, that place is a zoo. It never ceases to amaze me how people are...I mean, there were three carts in my way and, the people who's carts were blocking me, were just standing there not offering to move their carts at all. Amazing. Not the highest caliber of people at Walmart...oops, what does that say about me?
I made it home in time to see our neighbors with the continuous barking dogs wandering around in the streets. It was odd! I have never seen them outside of their four walls. I thought maybe the sky was falling or that something was on fire...maybe a meteor was going to come crashing down on our little town of Marana! Why are our freaky neighbors out in the light of day where people could see them? It turns out that their dogs got out of their yard. This is something that I realized, not anything they told me. They walked right past me and didn't say a word. I saw one of three kids (I thought they only had two) carry in the Dachsund but the other apes were looking for the smaller chihuaha/terrier mix looking dog.
Now, the background is that these folks started with the Dachsund. That poor dog sat outside day and night without any human interaction. There was some tore up sheet that they threw out in the yard for his "bed" and a chewed up bowl for his water. It infuriated me everyday to see that poor dog try to find a small patch of sun to lay in during the cool mornings. The problem is that, because he was insanely bored, he BARKED (YAPPED) all the time!!! Allllllll the time!!!! It would drive T and I crazy but I kept reminding T (and myself) that it isn't his fault. He is bored and has no interaction with any human or animal. He doesn't know what to do with himself.
I was about to say something to the dumb-as-rocks, doesn't-deserve-a-pet people until, next thing I know, there is another dog back there. And it yaps. But at least they had each other to play with (and hump with...omg). I was just glad that they had each other to curl up with and play with since it didn't seem anyone in that house was going to do it.
Well, this morning before I left the house, I took the garbage can to the curb. Of course both dogs were going ballistic at me the whole time beneath their gate (which is right next to ours). I started noticing the smaller dog digging at the rocks under their gate but didn't think anything about it. But, now seeing the vampires out front, seems as if little buddy found his way out. Out of hell, I would assume. Pet owners, they are not!! I sure hope he is ok. They didn't make much of an effort to find him. Ever wanted to hang people upside down from their toe nails? That's how I feel right now about them. Even the short bus kids.
Well, I am off to fix a kid friendly meal for Tay. In about an hour it will be a nonstop Tay fest until Saturday at 4. Put on your helmet, it's a wild ride!
Luckily, I was planning on showering at the gym today so that I could go and meet my friend Jason (that I met at A6) for lunch. Lucky because I had a towel in my gym bag that I draped over my legs before driving so that I wouldn't get completely soaked by the leak!
I worked out for about an hour and a half - really busted my rear on some cardio and weights, lunges and abs. It was a great work out that left me soaked for other reasons other than a leak (whew, glad I didn't have a leak!). As usual, the showers at the gym were less than desirable which is why I brought my rubber "funk" flip flops that have been my feet's friend in the sailboat shower, the marina shower and now the hair ridden gym shower.
I met Jason at a sheek Mexican bistro called Zivaz that is right up the road from my gym. It was tasty and the conversation interesting as it always is! He is so funny! If any of you are wondering if T has anything to worry about, he doesn't. Jason is gay and is one of my dearest friends. We can talk about anything together. Plus he makes some KILLER salsa that he was so kind to bring with him AND he gave me the secret recipe!!! I am so excited to try it. However, I have a strange feeling it won't be as good as if he made it.
After lunch (it was a 2 hour lunch that felt like 2 minutes), I headed to Walmart to pick up some groceries. I usually do that on Thursdays before Tatum comes over. The important kid things to have: milk, chicken (for tenders), ice cream, pancake fixins (I got blueberries for this weekend). So, with towel in lap, I headed to Walmart.
As usual, that place is a zoo. It never ceases to amaze me how people are...I mean, there were three carts in my way and, the people who's carts were blocking me, were just standing there not offering to move their carts at all. Amazing. Not the highest caliber of people at Walmart...oops, what does that say about me?
I made it home in time to see our neighbors with the continuous barking dogs wandering around in the streets. It was odd! I have never seen them outside of their four walls. I thought maybe the sky was falling or that something was on fire...maybe a meteor was going to come crashing down on our little town of Marana! Why are our freaky neighbors out in the light of day where people could see them? It turns out that their dogs got out of their yard. This is something that I realized, not anything they told me. They walked right past me and didn't say a word. I saw one of three kids (I thought they only had two) carry in the Dachsund but the other apes were looking for the smaller chihuaha/terrier mix looking dog.
Now, the background is that these folks started with the Dachsund. That poor dog sat outside day and night without any human interaction. There was some tore up sheet that they threw out in the yard for his "bed" and a chewed up bowl for his water. It infuriated me everyday to see that poor dog try to find a small patch of sun to lay in during the cool mornings. The problem is that, because he was insanely bored, he BARKED (YAPPED) all the time!!! Allllllll the time!!!! It would drive T and I crazy but I kept reminding T (and myself) that it isn't his fault. He is bored and has no interaction with any human or animal. He doesn't know what to do with himself.
I was about to say something to the dumb-as-rocks, doesn't-deserve-a-pet people until, next thing I know, there is another dog back there. And it yaps. But at least they had each other to play with (and hump with...omg). I was just glad that they had each other to curl up with and play with since it didn't seem anyone in that house was going to do it.
Well, this morning before I left the house, I took the garbage can to the curb. Of course both dogs were going ballistic at me the whole time beneath their gate (which is right next to ours). I started noticing the smaller dog digging at the rocks under their gate but didn't think anything about it. But, now seeing the vampires out front, seems as if little buddy found his way out. Out of hell, I would assume. Pet owners, they are not!! I sure hope he is ok. They didn't make much of an effort to find him. Ever wanted to hang people upside down from their toe nails? That's how I feel right now about them. Even the short bus kids.
Well, I am off to fix a kid friendly meal for Tay. In about an hour it will be a nonstop Tay fest until Saturday at 4. Put on your helmet, it's a wild ride!
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
For Kicks
I am waiting for Todd to get done with his shower so I thought I would play around on here. When I was frequenting MySpace, I would usually waste time by doing surveys. Since I am not there anymore, I thought I would bring my mindless "fun" over here. Something to do while I wait for T. We are having lunch with his Mom at LaRua's today (YUMMY Mexican!!).
If you want to play along, just highlight the questions, copy and then paste in the comment section. Erase my answers and put your own in! Enjoy my mindless chatter.
1. What was the highlight of your week?
It will be this evening when I see Amy!
2. Whose car were you in last?
My soon-to-have-a-new-top Eclipse!
3. When is the next time you will kiss someone?
Probably sometime today
4. What color shirt are you wearing?
Black
5. How long is your hair?
Long enough to pull back in a pony...well, if I have a headband on...WAIT! That's what it looks like now!
6. Are you good looking?
I don't know about all that but I think Todd thinks so...good thing, huh?
7. Last movie you watched?
Oh man...what did we watch the other day...OH I forget the name but it had Larry the Cable Guy in it...it was pretty stupid...but I like him!
8. Who were you with?
My babo and babies
9. Last thing you ate?
Grapes to hold me over til lunch
10. Last thing you drank?
Circle K ice tea!
11. When was the last time you had your heart broken?
December 27
12. Who came over last?
Tatum
13. Are you happy right now?
Trying to be
14. What did you say last?
I'm going to go check my email
15. Where is your phone?
Hmm, good question...I think downstairs on the counter
16. What color are your eyes?
Hazel
17. Are you left-handed?
Not for writing...but I can only do left-handed cartwheels (random fact for the day)
18. Spell your name without vowels:
Dwn
19. Do you have any pets?
Only the three best in the whole world!!! Two cats and a very handsome dog!
20. Favorite Vacation?
Australia for sure!
21. What do you dislike currently?
My mood swings...and the fact that my situation I had to change. =[
22. What are you listening to?
Me typing
23. If you could have one thing right now what would it be?
Peace of mind
24. What is your favorite scent?
Desert rain, a good book (right Dad?), apple/cinnamon candles or plug ins
25. Who makes you happiest?
Being with my family
26. What were you doing at midnight last night?
Sleeping
27. When is your birthday?
Jan 7, 19foreverago
28. Who has the same phone as you?
T - but his is silver and mine is black
29. Last time you went swimming in a pool?
Way too long ago but just found out there is a public pool up the road at the park so that may change this spring!
30. Do you read your horoscope?
Sometimes but it is always bogus and wrong!
31. Where was the last place you bought something?
Circle K
32. How do you feel about your hair right now?
It is off my neck and out of my face so I am happy
33. Do you bite your nails?
Yep, sometimes
34. Do you have any expensive jewelery?
Yes...thanks T!
35. Do you have any expensive jewelery?
Ummm...what??
36. Myspace or facebook?
Previous MySpace junkie moving over to Facebook (thanks Kim!)
37. How fast have you driven a car?
Oh goodness...probably too fast
38. Have you ever smoked?
Yes I have but not anymore...but I love the smell of second hand smoke...especially outside at a festival or something
39. What was or is your favorite subject in school?
I think it was science except for when we had to cut into animals...I also liked my government classes in college
40. Do you have Verizon?
No - too many people follow you around!
41. What type of boy or girl do you usually fall for?
Ones that trip me
42. Do you have any hidden talents?
I don't think they are hidden. I can blow spit bubbles...classy, huh?
43. Favorite Song?
Too many to name and ALL of my Dad's (especially Here and in Tucson!)
44. Do you like to sing at all?
I like to but no one likes to hear me, I'm sure!
45. Dream Job?
Domestic Engineer, Stay At Home Mom and PTA Member
46. Where does most of your family live?
In the beautiful and redneck state of Kentucky! But in the big city of Louisville!
47. Are you an only child or do you have siblings?
An only child other than two stepbrothers on my Mom's side
48. Would you consider yourself to be spoiled?
No, I was taught better than that. Thankfully I do NOT have the only child syndrome!
49. What was the first thing you thought when you woke up?
No More Mister Nice Guy...that stupid song was stuck in my head...and I was glad to see Jazzy wide eyed and bushy tailed!
50. Do you drink?
In general? Of course
51. Know any other languages?
I can say a few things in German, Oui in French and Hola in Spanish
52. Ever write a coded message?
In my diary a long time ago
53. Have you ever been IN a wedding?
Sure have - 2 of my own! Haha! =]
54. Do you have any children?
Now that's just cruel. I have a beautiful stepdaughter and we hope to have one of our own someday if my body and my necklace cooperate!
55. Did you take a nap today?
No but I did yesterday - strange!
56. Who has the same birthday as you?
LeDonya from my very far past - she was my best friend in grade school!
57. Ever met anyone famous before?
Yep, many times when I worked with a production company
58. Do you want to be famous one day?
Not at all! People stick their noses too far into your life and I have too much past to contend with
59. Any Pet Peeves?
Too many to name but not using a blinker when you turn is one, honking the horn before the light can even turn green is another, running me down as I try to back out of a spot in the parking lot is something else. I guess most of them are driving pet peeves
60. Are you multitasking right now?
Not at all
61. Do you like Britany Spears?
Don't care one way or the other
62. What is your least favorite chore?
Cleaning toilets
63. Last place you drove your car?
Home from the gym
64. Ever been out of the country?
Yes! Australia
65. Where were you born?
Beautiful Charleston, SC
66. Could you handle being in the military?
I don't think so - too much yelling and I am scared of fighting
67. What is your average cell phone bill?
About $100
68. Who are you thinking about right now?
No one in particular
69. When was the last time you laughed REALLY hard?
When Super Kizzy flew through the bedroom and almost through the window! OMG that was so funny! I had tears!
70. How many pairs of shoes do you own?
Not as many as most girls
71. Are your toes always painted?
Not always
72. How many piercings do you have?
One in each ear
73. What are you doing today?
Going to lunch with T's Mom, getting new shoes for gym then seeing Amy!
74. Have you ever been gambling?
Many times - too many...not that into it
75. When is the last time you updated your page?
Right now!
76. Do you like rollercoasters?
Life is a rollercoaster!
77. Have you ever been to disneyland or world?
The World version
78. Do you have a favorite cartoon character?
Bugs was my fave back in the day. I don't really have one now.
79. Last thing you cooked?
Tacos
80. How's the weather?
Awesome and warm...may rain today
81. Do you e-mail?
Who doesn't?
82. What's the stupidest thing you ever did with your cell phone?
Dropped it off of the stands at Old Tucson
Ok, I am now finishing this up after we returned from lunch...I made us run late. Oops.
83. Last time you were sick?
Over the holidays
84. What states have you lived in?
South Carolina (don't remember it though), Kentucky (the best place ever), Arizona (new home away from home)
85. Do you wish you could move?
Closer to home, yes. But Arizona is ok. Especially right now!
86. Do you take all the QuizPox.com quizzes?
I don't even know what QuizPox is
87. What is your dream car?
2 seater Lexus
88. Have you ever wanted someone you cant have?
I don't think so
89. If you could be anywhere right now where would it be?
On a sailboat between islands
90. Are you happy with your life?
It's a rollercoaster but the only one I have!
If you want to play along, just highlight the questions, copy and then paste in the comment section. Erase my answers and put your own in! Enjoy my mindless chatter.
1. What was the highlight of your week?
It will be this evening when I see Amy!
2. Whose car were you in last?
My soon-to-have-a-new-top Eclipse!
3. When is the next time you will kiss someone?
Probably sometime today
4. What color shirt are you wearing?
Black
5. How long is your hair?
Long enough to pull back in a pony...well, if I have a headband on...WAIT! That's what it looks like now!
6. Are you good looking?
I don't know about all that but I think Todd thinks so...good thing, huh?
7. Last movie you watched?
Oh man...what did we watch the other day...OH I forget the name but it had Larry the Cable Guy in it...it was pretty stupid...but I like him!
8. Who were you with?
My babo and babies
9. Last thing you ate?
Grapes to hold me over til lunch
10. Last thing you drank?
Circle K ice tea!
11. When was the last time you had your heart broken?
December 27
12. Who came over last?
Tatum
13. Are you happy right now?
Trying to be
14. What did you say last?
I'm going to go check my email
15. Where is your phone?
Hmm, good question...I think downstairs on the counter
16. What color are your eyes?
Hazel
17. Are you left-handed?
Not for writing...but I can only do left-handed cartwheels (random fact for the day)
18. Spell your name without vowels:
Dwn
19. Do you have any pets?
Only the three best in the whole world!!! Two cats and a very handsome dog!
20. Favorite Vacation?
Australia for sure!
21. What do you dislike currently?
My mood swings...and the fact that my situation I had to change. =[
22. What are you listening to?
Me typing
23. If you could have one thing right now what would it be?
Peace of mind
24. What is your favorite scent?
Desert rain, a good book (right Dad?), apple/cinnamon candles or plug ins
25. Who makes you happiest?
Being with my family
26. What were you doing at midnight last night?
Sleeping
27. When is your birthday?
Jan 7, 19foreverago
28. Who has the same phone as you?
T - but his is silver and mine is black
29. Last time you went swimming in a pool?
Way too long ago but just found out there is a public pool up the road at the park so that may change this spring!
30. Do you read your horoscope?
Sometimes but it is always bogus and wrong!
31. Where was the last place you bought something?
Circle K
32. How do you feel about your hair right now?
It is off my neck and out of my face so I am happy
33. Do you bite your nails?
Yep, sometimes
34. Do you have any expensive jewelery?
Yes...thanks T!
35. Do you have any expensive jewelery?
Ummm...what??
36. Myspace or facebook?
Previous MySpace junkie moving over to Facebook (thanks Kim!)
37. How fast have you driven a car?
Oh goodness...probably too fast
38. Have you ever smoked?
Yes I have but not anymore...but I love the smell of second hand smoke...especially outside at a festival or something
39. What was or is your favorite subject in school?
I think it was science except for when we had to cut into animals...I also liked my government classes in college
40. Do you have Verizon?
No - too many people follow you around!
41. What type of boy or girl do you usually fall for?
Ones that trip me
42. Do you have any hidden talents?
I don't think they are hidden. I can blow spit bubbles...classy, huh?
43. Favorite Song?
Too many to name and ALL of my Dad's (especially Here and in Tucson!)
44. Do you like to sing at all?
I like to but no one likes to hear me, I'm sure!
45. Dream Job?
Domestic Engineer, Stay At Home Mom and PTA Member
46. Where does most of your family live?
In the beautiful and redneck state of Kentucky! But in the big city of Louisville!
47. Are you an only child or do you have siblings?
An only child other than two stepbrothers on my Mom's side
48. Would you consider yourself to be spoiled?
No, I was taught better than that. Thankfully I do NOT have the only child syndrome!
49. What was the first thing you thought when you woke up?
No More Mister Nice Guy...that stupid song was stuck in my head...and I was glad to see Jazzy wide eyed and bushy tailed!
50. Do you drink?
In general? Of course
51. Know any other languages?
I can say a few things in German, Oui in French and Hola in Spanish
52. Ever write a coded message?
In my diary a long time ago
53. Have you ever been IN a wedding?
Sure have - 2 of my own! Haha! =]
54. Do you have any children?
Now that's just cruel. I have a beautiful stepdaughter and we hope to have one of our own someday if my body and my necklace cooperate!
55. Did you take a nap today?
No but I did yesterday - strange!
56. Who has the same birthday as you?
LeDonya from my very far past - she was my best friend in grade school!
57. Ever met anyone famous before?
Yep, many times when I worked with a production company
58. Do you want to be famous one day?
Not at all! People stick their noses too far into your life and I have too much past to contend with
59. Any Pet Peeves?
Too many to name but not using a blinker when you turn is one, honking the horn before the light can even turn green is another, running me down as I try to back out of a spot in the parking lot is something else. I guess most of them are driving pet peeves
60. Are you multitasking right now?
Not at all
61. Do you like Britany Spears?
Don't care one way or the other
62. What is your least favorite chore?
Cleaning toilets
63. Last place you drove your car?
Home from the gym
64. Ever been out of the country?
Yes! Australia
65. Where were you born?
Beautiful Charleston, SC
66. Could you handle being in the military?
I don't think so - too much yelling and I am scared of fighting
67. What is your average cell phone bill?
About $100
68. Who are you thinking about right now?
No one in particular
69. When was the last time you laughed REALLY hard?
When Super Kizzy flew through the bedroom and almost through the window! OMG that was so funny! I had tears!
70. How many pairs of shoes do you own?
Not as many as most girls
71. Are your toes always painted?
Not always
72. How many piercings do you have?
One in each ear
73. What are you doing today?
Going to lunch with T's Mom, getting new shoes for gym then seeing Amy!
74. Have you ever been gambling?
Many times - too many...not that into it
75. When is the last time you updated your page?
Right now!
76. Do you like rollercoasters?
Life is a rollercoaster!
77. Have you ever been to disneyland or world?
The World version
78. Do you have a favorite cartoon character?
Bugs was my fave back in the day. I don't really have one now.
79. Last thing you cooked?
Tacos
80. How's the weather?
Awesome and warm...may rain today
81. Do you e-mail?
Who doesn't?
82. What's the stupidest thing you ever did with your cell phone?
Dropped it off of the stands at Old Tucson
Ok, I am now finishing this up after we returned from lunch...I made us run late. Oops.
83. Last time you were sick?
Over the holidays
84. What states have you lived in?
South Carolina (don't remember it though), Kentucky (the best place ever), Arizona (new home away from home)
85. Do you wish you could move?
Closer to home, yes. But Arizona is ok. Especially right now!
86. Do you take all the QuizPox.com quizzes?
I don't even know what QuizPox is
87. What is your dream car?
2 seater Lexus
88. Have you ever wanted someone you cant have?
I don't think so
89. If you could be anywhere right now where would it be?
On a sailboat between islands
90. Are you happy with your life?
It's a rollercoaster but the only one I have!
No More Mr. Nice Guy
By Alice Cooper - the random song stuck in my head this morning!
STATUS: Looking so forward to seeing Amy tonight!!!!
MOOD: Happy to be alive!
Heading to the gym...more to come later!
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