I am completely obsessed with my iPod lately. I find it really relaxes me to jam out to it. Which unfortunately means me singing. My poor husband and my animals. Let's just say I have a voice for radio not on it as in playing but announcing.
My favorite song right now : Coheed and Cambria: The Suffering
It ties in nicely with the book I am reading - The Southern Belles of Honeysuckle Lane.
Similar drama. :)
I have a bad habit of playing it over, and over, and over and over and over...
As much as I hate being in front of people I would love to sing this song in front a ton of people.
I wonder if I can find it in Karoke form?
I have resigned myself to accept I am now a member of corporate America, however I am not going to totally bow down.
If the last few months have taught me anything, be who you are, embrace it. As long as you are not hurting anyone what does it matter right?
I know I am 34 and technically I need to grow up. Not saying I am not going to,but I am saying I am going to keep listening to alternative music and perhaps getting some more tattoos. At least until the babies come. :)
The amazing thing is I have this remarkable person who supports me in all this craziness.
It is possible to fall in love all over again with the same person? If so I am falling in love again with my husband. How did I get so lucky?!
So I say to everyone start singing out loud, who cares how bad you sound? Have fun.
Just be nice.
Sunday, February 26, 2006
Saturday, February 25, 2006
It's been awhile...
Since I posted. A lot has happened. First of all we were on vacation. We celebrated our wedding anniversary. The only downer is we thought I had food poisoning - really it was some side effects from my medication. So not as much celebrating as we would have liked. Still had a great time.
As promised Chris got me a present that would make me cry. Diamond earrings. I have worn them everyday. They are beautiful.
It was so nice to spend time together like that. We don't do it enough. So we bought Brewer Tickets for 4 games so we can spend more time together.
Back at work, it has been crazy.
I am dealing.
It is only going to get crazier, so hang on.
Now it is Saturday and I have 10 hrs before I need to be anywhere.
So on that note I am going to relax.
As promised Chris got me a present that would make me cry. Diamond earrings. I have worn them everyday. They are beautiful.
It was so nice to spend time together like that. We don't do it enough. So we bought Brewer Tickets for 4 games so we can spend more time together.
Back at work, it has been crazy.
I am dealing.
It is only going to get crazier, so hang on.
Now it is Saturday and I have 10 hrs before I need to be anywhere.
So on that note I am going to relax.
Sunday, February 19, 2006
The Side Effects Of Elephant Riding
The great elephant ride has hit me. I am either very out of shape or riding an elphant bareback can do goofy things to your body.
I just soaked in a hot tub.
Still sore.
But so worth it. I will get to say to my kids - Mommy rode an elephant and introduced the circus! If we could have taken more pictures we would of but there was major concerns regarding flashes near the animals. Unfortunately with my digital camera I have no control over the flash.
:( As my husband would say - Sad Panda...
However, I did get a picture of my elephant or as the circus calls him/her Bull or Bo we are not sure...
Notice the harness around the head - she didn't have any of the flair but she did have the harness and that was what I held onto...
Saturday, February 18, 2006
Elephants smell like burlap...
So this is a little early for me to blog. However, I wanted to get this down before I forgot. Magic 98 is one the sponsors of the Zor Shrine Circus. Every year the newest staff member serves as honorary ringmaster. Which means you say hello and ride an elephant into the center ring. Yes it was me.
A few things.
I did not have a saddle, I had a piece of leather to hold onto and I was supposed to wave. This kind of contradicted what the trainer said, "Hold on Tightly to the strap and don't let go". Once in center ring I was handed a mic and introduced myself and the circus. People, children will cheer for anything. Put someone on a big elephant minus a saddle and they cheer louder. I waved once at a little boy and then back to holding tight. We were going to take a picture of me on said elephant, but they were loading the lions and tigers into the stage seriously inches from us. To get to my elephant I had to walk around their cage. We decided flash photography would probably not be appropriate then. That and with all the circus people around and them trying to begin the circus there really wasn't a good time to say - "Hey can we take a picture?"
I did however take a picture of my sweet elephant when she was performing solo as "Bull". Chris also bought me a cute stuffed elephant.
The Shriners were lovely gentleman and their wives were sweeties. I got a big round of encouragement on my way out and a big round of applause on my way back.
It was fun and scary and I can't believe I did it!!!
I am really glad I did, my legs are sore, my hands are a little scratched and smell midly still like burlap after several washings.
However, all that was worth it to be in the center ring of a circus on an elephant.
On a sidenote I had a dream last night PETA came and attacked me to which I yelled "Cameron Diaz rode an elephant on her eco show and you people didn't get mad at her!!!"
A few things.
I did not have a saddle, I had a piece of leather to hold onto and I was supposed to wave. This kind of contradicted what the trainer said, "Hold on Tightly to the strap and don't let go". Once in center ring I was handed a mic and introduced myself and the circus. People, children will cheer for anything. Put someone on a big elephant minus a saddle and they cheer louder. I waved once at a little boy and then back to holding tight. We were going to take a picture of me on said elephant, but they were loading the lions and tigers into the stage seriously inches from us. To get to my elephant I had to walk around their cage. We decided flash photography would probably not be appropriate then. That and with all the circus people around and them trying to begin the circus there really wasn't a good time to say - "Hey can we take a picture?"
I did however take a picture of my sweet elephant when she was performing solo as "Bull". Chris also bought me a cute stuffed elephant.
The Shriners were lovely gentleman and their wives were sweeties. I got a big round of encouragement on my way out and a big round of applause on my way back.
It was fun and scary and I can't believe I did it!!!
I am really glad I did, my legs are sore, my hands are a little scratched and smell midly still like burlap after several washings.
However, all that was worth it to be in the center ring of a circus on an elephant.
On a sidenote I had a dream last night PETA came and attacked me to which I yelled "Cameron Diaz rode an elephant on her eco show and you people didn't get mad at her!!!"
Thursday, February 16, 2006
Valentine's Day, tons of snow and a little holiday..
So Valentine's Day was very nice. I made Chris his new favorite meal. Spicy fried chicken and mashed potatoes. Yes people homemade.
We kept VDAY low key because our anniversary is the 21st. That will be the extravaganza. I want to make Chris a very wonderful dinner. He loves my bacon wrapped shrimp in tomatillo sauce, so if we can find the tomatillo's it's on.
We are both taking the day before, of, and after our anniversary to be together. It will be heaven. I made Chris a VDAY card and bought him a game... :) (An adult game :)!)
He bought me the sweetest card and my new favorite chocolate. Choxie from Target. I know it is from Target but it is yummy and cheaper than Godiva. My honey is good to me.
The snow actually closed my office down early, it was shocking!!!
I guess they have never done that but w/so many businesses closing they decided anyone who did not live in Madison needed to go. Since Chris and I carpooled my awesome coworker drove me home in her 4 wheel drive vehicle.
People I need me some 4 wheel drive. Maybe I wouldn't be such a frickin' wuss then.
Doubt but the little Kia is not built for lots of snow.
In other news I am probably one visit away from being down w/my sessions.
It feels so good I could cry.
I have to make a follow up w/my doctor and get her blessing then I am good to go.
It is nice to be back to me.
Bonus my husband blessed me getting funky rock hair. I love it!!! It is amazing the cool things you can do when you grow your hair out. Most of my adult life I have been envious of ladies w/beautiful blunt bobs. (No longer, cause I got one) Complete w/funky hair color. (No worries Bethie it will look good w/the dress!)
I am just very happy and back to my spazzy, goofy, self and I am so glad.
We kept VDAY low key because our anniversary is the 21st. That will be the extravaganza. I want to make Chris a very wonderful dinner. He loves my bacon wrapped shrimp in tomatillo sauce, so if we can find the tomatillo's it's on.
We are both taking the day before, of, and after our anniversary to be together. It will be heaven. I made Chris a VDAY card and bought him a game... :) (An adult game :)!)
He bought me the sweetest card and my new favorite chocolate. Choxie from Target. I know it is from Target but it is yummy and cheaper than Godiva. My honey is good to me.
The snow actually closed my office down early, it was shocking!!!
I guess they have never done that but w/so many businesses closing they decided anyone who did not live in Madison needed to go. Since Chris and I carpooled my awesome coworker drove me home in her 4 wheel drive vehicle.
People I need me some 4 wheel drive. Maybe I wouldn't be such a frickin' wuss then.
Doubt but the little Kia is not built for lots of snow.
In other news I am probably one visit away from being down w/my sessions.
It feels so good I could cry.
I have to make a follow up w/my doctor and get her blessing then I am good to go.
It is nice to be back to me.
Bonus my husband blessed me getting funky rock hair. I love it!!! It is amazing the cool things you can do when you grow your hair out. Most of my adult life I have been envious of ladies w/beautiful blunt bobs. (No longer, cause I got one) Complete w/funky hair color. (No worries Bethie it will look good w/the dress!)
I am just very happy and back to my spazzy, goofy, self and I am so glad.
Saturday, February 11, 2006
Ok let's try this again...
So thanks to the newest addition of our staff I am here on a Saturday night. Kind of weird because I have pretty much worked every Saturday since I started. Not complaining one way or the other. It is just odd.
My Saturday coming up is going to be odd.
Apparently my station sponsors a circus. When said circus comes to town, the newest staff member rides the elephant into the center ring and announces the circus.
Well... yup it is me.
It is a comedy of errors how I found out but that made it all the more funny.
I am a little afraid as it is a elephant!
I am sure it will all be fine, just a little nervous.
In other news I am feeling so much better, it is amazing. I still have my moments but I feel the old me coming back. It feels so good.
I can't even tell you.
My Saturday coming up is going to be odd.
Apparently my station sponsors a circus. When said circus comes to town, the newest staff member rides the elephant into the center ring and announces the circus.
Well... yup it is me.
It is a comedy of errors how I found out but that made it all the more funny.
I am a little afraid as it is a elephant!
I am sure it will all be fine, just a little nervous.
In other news I am feeling so much better, it is amazing. I still have my moments but I feel the old me coming back. It feels so good.
I can't even tell you.
Wednesday, February 08, 2006
A Little Like Elvis
So much to my chagrin I am taking sleep meds to help me down from my uppers I have to take in the AM. I think this the kind of thing both Elvis and Marilyn Monroe did?!
It is helping. It is weird to woken up by my alarm clock and when I wake up at 3 to be able to fall soundly back to sleep.
I am not complaining!
It's been a tough week but you do what you can.
Baby steps and sleeping pills all is good.
It is helping. It is weird to woken up by my alarm clock and when I wake up at 3 to be able to fall soundly back to sleep.
I am not complaining!
It's been a tough week but you do what you can.
Baby steps and sleeping pills all is good.
Sunday, February 05, 2006
Sleep we don't need no stinking sleep...
So there are some positives and negatives regarding the process I am going through. Positive I am feeling better. Positive my appetite is lower. Positive I do not cry for no apparent reason. Positive I am up early in the morning on the weekends. (It is amazing what you can get done at 8 AM!)
Negative I am up in the morning on the weekends. Negative I wake up every 2 hours like clockwork. Negative really nothing tastes good but chocolate. Some of you would say that is a positive. (50/50 on that one). Negative about 8 pm I wind down. (The wonder drug is only 12 hours!)
So I am surviving on about 4 hrs of sleep lately. Luckily I am married to a saint who believes napping is not a big deal.
It is a struggle but I am discovering and returning to things that use to make me happy. If you need some jewelry let me know - that is my new obsession!!!
My part time job helps a lot - it is amazing how carthartic a few hours of 70's and 80's music can be. Even if sometimes it makes me say "What the?!"
I am getting there kids and it feels good.
Negative I am up in the morning on the weekends. Negative I wake up every 2 hours like clockwork. Negative really nothing tastes good but chocolate. Some of you would say that is a positive. (50/50 on that one). Negative about 8 pm I wind down. (The wonder drug is only 12 hours!)
So I am surviving on about 4 hrs of sleep lately. Luckily I am married to a saint who believes napping is not a big deal.
It is a struggle but I am discovering and returning to things that use to make me happy. If you need some jewelry let me know - that is my new obsession!!!
My part time job helps a lot - it is amazing how carthartic a few hours of 70's and 80's music can be. Even if sometimes it makes me say "What the?!"
I am getting there kids and it feels good.
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