I decided recently that 2008 has been definitively for me, the Year of the Appliance. It all started with my juicer, which you all know I loved. I also purchased a hand mixer for baking. I have literally never used one before. I may have been one of the only women in 2005 not to register for a KitchenAid stand mixer. It practically changed my ( Read more... )

I guess I can't complain, I am really ready for the cold and the snow to be gone. It's only time that will get it here at this point.

( And we now have 11 pets. )

A friend on my LJ list recently posted one of those anonymous comment things, where she said things about random people on her list. A few of the comments haunted me, because whether she said either of them about me or not, it doesn't mean that she (or others) don't already feel that way ( Read more... )

I hope everyone had a lovely, relaxing Christmas. I am actually relieved that it's over. Usually I am a little sad that it's all passed, but this year I am looking forward to moving ahead. Maybe because we already have spring products in at work? Not sure ( Read more... )

I am so thankful for the holiday to have passed. Work was not nearly as crazy as it has been in years past, but that is a different story for a different day ( Read more... )

So yeah. It's a cow. I don't care what Mike says.

Since you were so helpful with the last poll, I'm curious to know what you think about this little issue as well.

Poll Crumby

Mike being a big tough business man... using my pink phone.


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Here are my pictures from Vegas.

You don't want to miss the cars, the boobs, Hulk Hogan, the million dollar car (ladies, trust me... you have to see it) the $700 shoes and the biggest nacho platter on the west coast.

( There are many, many pictures. )

I woke up today to Fritz strolling up my leg, stomach and settling onto my chest. He never does that. It was such a sweet way to start the morning, especially when Mike isn't there in the mornings to give me a hug. Then I stepped out of my bedroom and felt so light and happy. The air smells beautiful today and everything feels so wonderful. ( Read more... )

Mike decided to give me money to buy a camera for our anniversary ( Read more... )

I had an appointment today for consideration for medication. One step at a time, I'm going to get through this.

I felt like crap all day. I had a pounding, relentless headache. I felt dizzy and tired. I know I was dehydrated and I know I needed to eat something. But I just felt like I was incapable of doing anything. I couldn't even take a ( Read more... )