Another earthquake. More smashed homes. Some dead people. Supposedly some radioactive material spilled into the Sea of Japan, but officials are saying it's too small of an amount to cause any environmental risk. Riiiight. I know I wouldn't want to be a fish in that water right now. They are being told to expect aftershocks over the next week. The ( Read more... )

A few years ago, I purchased the Moby CD titled "Play" because I liked the song Porcelain which I'd heard on the movie "The Beach". Unfortunately, it was one of those CD's that I didn't like any of the other songs on the album, but I kept it anyway because I didn't see the point in throwing out a perfectly good CD. (And I did like the one song on ( Read more... )

I haven't been doing enough artistic things lately. Oh, sure, I signed up for a few classes at the StampBug and just had a crop night on Friday, but as far as day-to-day stuff, I've really been slacking off. Now that I've got my supplies nice and organized, I'm going to try to make more of an effort to do something creative every day...even if it's ( Read more... )

I can tell that the anxiety about moving has started to kick in. Probably because I haven't technically packed anything. I have been getting a lot of organizing done, which is a crucial part to packing. Part of the problem seems to be that I'm used to the whole moving taking place over a much shorter period of time. I keep catching myself thinking ( Read more... )

I have discovered a new friend in the bathtub. It's Burt's Bees Baby Bee Apricot Baby Oil and is wonderful! I am not usually a fan of Burt's Bees products. Yes, they're supposed to be way natural and very good for you, but their hand cremes leave my skin feelings greasy, their chap sticks wear off too quickly, and most of their other stuff just ( Read more... )

Trying to take a nice, calm, relaxing bath on the 4th of July is nothing more than an act of futility. Normally, I don't mind fireworks all that much. Since people in my neighborhood have been setting them off for about the past week and a half, I'd assumed that I was used to the soft little popping noises that would go off every now and then. ( Read more... )

The new job is going extremely well. I am thrilled to be where I am, and so grateful to be working in an environment where my efforts and talents are recognized. I have no doubts that I made the right decision ( Read more... )

It looks like we're getting to enjoy a few days of summer-like weather and I'm loving it! I walked to work again yesterday and it was a very warm afternoon walk. Of course, I still brought along my scarf and sweater because there's no telling how much the temperature will fluctuate by nightfall. Last night was an absolutely perfect night! I got off ( Read more... )

For about the past six months, I have managed to keep my fingernails at a reasonable length. Those of you who have known me for awhile, know that I have struggled with the bad habit of biting my nails my entire life. The cuticle bed would also be ripped or torn and I toted hang nails galore. Attractive, isn't it? I am very self-conscious about the ( Read more... )

Well, so far my summer seems to be off to a good start. The new job is coming along well. Right now my biggest frustration is locating items in the store. The way things are set up and sorted is completely different from what I'm used to. However, the sections are well-labeled and the product is arranged according to systems that those products ( Read more... )