Tuesday, September 29

Dirty

I haven't blogged in a few days..and I feel horrible. I'll try to do better..I even have a few pictures of what we did over he weekend..and none of them are of the dog. I'll get those up tomorrow.

In the meantime, have you seen this...it's amusing...

Wednesday, September 23

Tricia's blog

For some added laughs...some four letter words..and other randomness..check out Tricia's blog.. She lives in Vegas! I'm so jealous...but if you know me, I'd be so broke because of my slot machine obsession...


Besides..she's having a contest and I SO, SO want the food scale...

Insurance

Have you seen this?

Saturday, September 19

Gavin plays the least inappropriate of inappropriate games and other adventures in driving

Saturday...Love me some Saturday. I was able to stay in my pajamas till noon...then we went to Dave & Busters with Lindsay, Gavin and Keith.

So...before any games were played, we all had lunch. It was really nice and everyone walked away with a game card...

The first game Gav played...had a sign on it saying "graphic life like violence"...hmm...maybe we should have have someone more responsible with us.


...in our defense, it was just a Rambo game...and the one next to us was something like Dawn of Dead 4 and had nasty zombies...so I think we let him play the least inappropriate inappropriate game. Yay for us!

So then I talked him into driving the Big Rig.


Look at that steering wheel!!! Holy smokes it was big! And honestly, I think Gav may be a better driver than a lot of people on the roads today. If I was in an emergency and couldn't drive..and no one else was around... and his legs were a bit longer... I'd consider having him drive me to where I needed to go.

So we did the shoot 'em up..and the big rig...next was the Harley's...of course!!!

Paul and Gav got some serious driving in on these Hogs!!!

So there was driving..and then there was ski-ball..and various other games. We managed to rake up 725 tickets...so Gav got a Tootsie Roll Bank, a fart noise key chain (with 6 life-like fart noises) and a tie..


I think this will be great for a "wear something green" day for school...Lin and I both agreed, though, that this reminded us of Fred Flintstone!

All of this lead up to the grand finale...Ice cream!!

I think we had a pretty good afternoon.


Luckily...we don't have much planned for tomorrow...maybe I'll get to stay in my pajamas till noon again...

Friday, September 18

red

Maybe you've noticed the red links on my blog. In case you don't know what that's about...or are not sure, here you go.



buy red when you can...it makes a difference in so many lives.

Thursday, September 17

Thoughts from the Avenue

So when I got to work this morning, I jotted down a few thoughts I'd had on my walk in. For those of you who don't realize, I have decided that I am no longer taking the bus. I go into the office 3 days a week and on those 3 days I can walk the 4 miles (round trip). It'll be good for me and is part of my September 16th, 2009 resolutions. This is the thing about walking...there's loads of time to think and reflect and get inspired...and make resolutions. Here are some of the thoughts...

So here we go.

1. I love dogs.
I think I may love dogs more than people. I never see a dog and think anything negative about them. I may think something negative about the owner - like the one who was letting his dog pee on the grass...when there was clearly a "No Dogs on Grass" sign. Actually the dog was peeing ON the sign..and I am 95% sure that dogs can't read..so it's his owners responsibility...so whether or not you agree with the No Dogs thing..well that's another conversation. Wait...where was I?...oh right...so dogs..they totally make me smile. I think I would have a whole heard of dogs if I could. Maybe this is because I personally have a totally cool dog.


I'd definitely need a yard though.with a fence...yeah...for sure.

2. I am going to get hit by a bicycle sooner or later
Those bikers are crazy and I think one of these days, I am going to step on inch to the right or left while I am walking..which isn't a stretch because I cannot walk in a straight line...and BAM!! I'm hit. And they'll have to call the ambulance which will be SO embarassing..and there will be people standing around...ugh..I wonder how many days till it really happens? Anyone want to take bets?

3. When walking, scenery helps.
It helps that I am not in a whole world of concrete buildings...but I am walking along the park and it's really pretty. I'll be happy when the colors start to change.

4. People are wearing coats already?
Yep..it's true. I am seeing people in coats and jackets already. If I had on a jacket..or even a long sleeve shirt..it would be stuck to me due to the massive amount of sweat I produce while moving. If I had a jacket on I would probably burst into flames right there on Michigan Avenue and the fire department would have to come. I just do not understand this. If you need a coat in September, when it's like 70 outside, please make an appointment to see a doctor....or a head shrinker..which ever...

So that's what I was thinking about this morning on the way to work. I wish I had pictures...mostly of the park..and not of me being hit by a bicycle..or kicking the ass of someone in a coat and scarf...

Wednesday, September 16

Beautiful Day

I don't typically have much to say in the morning...but I am trying to take time out during this time of the day, to eat breakfast and get mentally ready for the day. So rather than just sit here, I have my mac with me :) Nothing quite like multitasking and watching the sun come up over Soldier Field.

I am walking to work this morning. I do some of my best thinking and get inspired while walking. Hopefully I'll find some of that today because I have a lot floating around in my head.

See you all later. I still have videos to post! But will post this for a laugh..

I can't believe I have to wait till next June :(

Monday, September 14

Funny Guys

This is kinda funny...but maybe it's because it's early and I haven't had coffee yet.

Try JibJab Sendables® eCards today!



Tell me...do you think Jason Stackhouse looks a bit like George W Bush?

Sunday, September 13

U2 short recap

It was SO so GOOD!!!

I mostly have video..so I'll have to work on that tomorrow and get those posted. I had a great time..and now must go to bed...with a little U2 on the ipod...

Saturday, September 12

U2 - tonight

I have been looking forward to this night for months! I bought the tickets weeks before we left Texas..so I bought them in April.

I love this band...they are one of my very favorites..and having seen them twice before, I know exactly what I am in for.



I'll report back tomorrow with pictures taken from much, much further away...and probably some of the jumbo-tron :)

Random Saturday

I think today is going to be pretty random...so I'll just title this Random Saturday. I am kinda bored...well not bored..but enjoying doing nothing...we're going to see U2 tonight, so I need a really low key day with maybe a nap.

I have to face facts...



I guess I'll just have to get involved with other things over the winter...ugh..winter...makes me cold just thinking about it.

TBBT

I've talked about how much I love the show The Big Bang Theory here before....and if you still aren't watching, please proceed to the nearest psychological evaluation center and well...have an evaluation.

Here are 5 great reasons ( <----- click the link ) why you should be watching!!!

It's kinda like a product endorsement...and I stand behind this message...or next to it....whatever...

Tuesday, September 8