Do I feel guilty for not blogging more? Sure.
Do I have a ton of things to blog about? Yep.
Do I feel like I won't be as witty as some of the other bloggers out there. Of course.
Is this my own format to do exactly what I want, when i want, and say what I feel like saying in the time I feel like saying it. Damn right.
That said, yes, I know I need to do this more - it helps to get the brain barfs that are in my head out of there. But blast it all, life just gets in the way. Not having a job seems to make me busier!
I'll get to it when I get to it, ok?
Friday, August 14, 2009
Monday, July 20, 2009
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Quote of the Day 7/18/09
We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.
-George Bernard Shaw
I was just thinking about this because TopGun and I did some "close-quarter" defense training last night. The idea came out of nowhere, and while it was interesting and important, it was also fun to spend some "up" time with him - much different than just sitting on the couch :-)
-George Bernard Shaw
I was just thinking about this because TopGun and I did some "close-quarter" defense training last night. The idea came out of nowhere, and while it was interesting and important, it was also fun to spend some "up" time with him - much different than just sitting on the couch :-)
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Fred of the Day 7/16/09
Another pic that has not yet been "messed with". I'm starting to like Photoshop! This is what she and I do when her brother and sister are out for a scooter ride. This is just so "her." She smiles, gets an attitude, runs around like a maniac, and I laugh until I tinkle! I love her so much!!
Quote of the Day 7/16/09
Despite the cost of living, have you noticed how it remains so popular?
-Anonymous
Just thought this was funny, considering I have no job, no income, and am shacking up with my boyfriend!! Still, I'm having a blast!
-Anonymous
Just thought this was funny, considering I have no job, no income, and am shacking up with my boyfriend!! Still, I'm having a blast!
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Fred of the Day 7/15/09
Ok, VERY raw image, but I took the dogs to the lake today. Yes, all three of them, and yes, all at once. Thank GOD there was no one else around! I just love how much Fred loves the water, and so does Barney. Amelia, not so much!
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Quote of the Day 7/11/09
"Deep summer is when laziness finds respectability."
-Sam Keen
And believe me, I'm all about lying around doing nothing in the summer sun.
-Sam Keen
And believe me, I'm all about lying around doing nothing in the summer sun.
Fred of the Day 7/11/09
This is Fred and her new friend Riley. Riley is a teenage single male who decided he'd like to try to make Fred his bi-atch! Boy, was that fun to watch! Fred can be very vocal when she doesn't want someone sniffing around her hoo-ha :-) (Sorry, Riley!)
I've been brainwashed ...
For some reason, I can't leave the bedroom in the morning without making the bed and putting the pillows on it or I feel guilty. Damn, that sucks!
Friday, July 10, 2009
Quote of the Day 7/10/09
"A perfect summer day is when the sun is shining, the breeze is blowing, the birds are singing, and the lawn mower is broken."
-James Dent
I only say this today because I mowed the lawn - with a PUSH MOWER! Have only done it once before, and don't really want to do it again!
-James Dent
I only say this today because I mowed the lawn - with a PUSH MOWER! Have only done it once before, and don't really want to do it again!
Fred of the Day 7/10/09
Oh yeah, I'm a beach dog. I'm the hot shi-ite! Chasing birds, chasing sand crabs, chasing birds, digging holes, chasing birds, swimming, sitting on the floatie, going for walks, sniffing shells, chasing birds. Oh and did I say chasing birds? Mom was getting pretty tired of yelling my name :-) And I got to ride in the plane!!
I've been lax in my duties . . . .
Yes, I know I'm terrible, but not having a job is playing hell with my blogging. When I was working, I at least had some time each day where I could make a few comments, post a few pictures, do a little whatever. Now that I am once again jobless, my days have no routine, no structure! Can I also say that I've been really, really, REALLY occupied!?!? My parents were here for a week (GREAT visit!), and then came the 4th of July weekend (16 people in a beach house at Carrabelle - what an amazing time!). It's taken me a week to catch up on all the "other" stuff I needed to do, like organize pictures, clean the house, do the laundry.
Oh, and yes, I'll be getting back into a routine. No being a slug in front of the computer (although that is part of the routine), and must get up and get dressed every day. Look for job is #1, then comes keeping TopGun and the house all clean and happy. Will be taking pics everyday also! I took almost 500 at Carrabelle, and while some turned out ok, most of them weren't great. Practice, practice, practice!
But then we have Oshkosh at the end of the month, so that's a week out of my time. Oh, and then TopGun and I (he surprised me - was going to tell me the day of, but I'm glad he didn't!) are going to the USVI (St, John's) the first week in August. Damn, I'm busy!
Oh, and yes, I'll be getting back into a routine. No being a slug in front of the computer (although that is part of the routine), and must get up and get dressed every day. Look for job is #1, then comes keeping TopGun and the house all clean and happy. Will be taking pics everyday also! I took almost 500 at Carrabelle, and while some turned out ok, most of them weren't great. Practice, practice, practice!
But then we have Oshkosh at the end of the month, so that's a week out of my time. Oh, and then TopGun and I (he surprised me - was going to tell me the day of, but I'm glad he didn't!) are going to the USVI (St, John's) the first week in August. Damn, I'm busy!
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Fred of the Day 6/18/09
This is a TERRIBLE photo from a very old camera, but in memory of some of our friends who have passed before us . . . . .
This is a picture of my friend Zeke, saved from a trailer in the middle of the desert by my ex and myself the weekend my Dadka died (He was trying to keep my mind occupied, and we had wanted another puppy anyway). This is the day we brought Fred home (all 2.8 pounds of her), and all 120 pounds of Zeke would not stop following her around! Shortly after this, we had to have him put down because his body just stopped working. I don't know that I've ever cried more than that day. He was the biggest, most sensitive, loving lapdog I've ever had, and I still miss him terribly.
This is a picture of my friend Zeke, saved from a trailer in the middle of the desert by my ex and myself the weekend my Dadka died (He was trying to keep my mind occupied, and we had wanted another puppy anyway). This is the day we brought Fred home (all 2.8 pounds of her), and all 120 pounds of Zeke would not stop following her around! Shortly after this, we had to have him put down because his body just stopped working. I don't know that I've ever cried more than that day. He was the biggest, most sensitive, loving lapdog I've ever had, and I still miss him terribly.
Quote of the Day 6/18/09
"A dog has no use for fancy cars or big homes or designer clothes. Status symbol means nothing to him. A waterlogged stick will do just fine. A dog judges others not by their color or creed or class but by who they are inside. A dog doesn't care if you are rich or poor, educated or illiterate, clever or dull. Give him your heart and he will give you his."
-John Grogan, "Marley & Me"
This is for the Juedes family, in memory of Copper, and for all of the other furry family members who have gone before us to that happy field where they run and play to their heart's content.
-John Grogan, "Marley & Me"
This is for the Juedes family, in memory of Copper, and for all of the other furry family members who have gone before us to that happy field where they run and play to their heart's content.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Fred of the Day 6/17/09
I forgot how precious she was as a puppy, and in attempting to organize some old photos, I came across this one. This was taken in the middle of packing to move out during my divorce - she was only 4 months old. I can, with all honesty, say that if it wasn't for her, I might not have made it through with my head still attached! What a cutie!!
Quote of the Day 6/17/09
"Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished. "
~Lao Tzu
I love this reminder to slow down and relax. Life does not revolve around to-do lists, and not everything has to be done immediately. There is a time for everything, and sometimes it behooves us to stop, take a deep breath, and smell the flowers (preferably those that I've planted!).
~Lao Tzu
I love this reminder to slow down and relax. Life does not revolve around to-do lists, and not everything has to be done immediately. There is a time for everything, and sometimes it behooves us to stop, take a deep breath, and smell the flowers (preferably those that I've planted!).
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Quote of the Day 6/16/09
"Security is mostly a superstition. It does not exist in nature, nor do the children of men as a whole experience it. Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. Life is either a daring adventure or nothing." -Helen Keller
This one hit me today. I've been asking myself a lot of questions about where I'm going to be in 1 year, 5 years, 10 years. I know what I'm looking for is security (isn't everyone?). I was trapped into a conversation this weekend (by trapped, I mean strapped into a plane for three hours with nowhere to go, and nothing to listen to but the voice in my headset). I was basically told that there is no such thing. My question is -- how can I continue forward when I'm with someone who is such a realist and believes there are no guarantees? I know sometimes I put the rose-colored glasses on, but I believe in taking chances and jumping in headfirst. It's tough being with someone who's so cynical and all "take care of yourself." To me a relationship isn't about separate lives, and I can't help but be nervous that this is going to continue to come up.
Oh well, I know I won't give up an amazing thing that I'm so fortunate to have. I have to learn how to live life day-to-day.
This one hit me today. I've been asking myself a lot of questions about where I'm going to be in 1 year, 5 years, 10 years. I know what I'm looking for is security (isn't everyone?). I was trapped into a conversation this weekend (by trapped, I mean strapped into a plane for three hours with nowhere to go, and nothing to listen to but the voice in my headset). I was basically told that there is no such thing. My question is -- how can I continue forward when I'm with someone who is such a realist and believes there are no guarantees? I know sometimes I put the rose-colored glasses on, but I believe in taking chances and jumping in headfirst. It's tough being with someone who's so cynical and all "take care of yourself." To me a relationship isn't about separate lives, and I can't help but be nervous that this is going to continue to come up.
Oh well, I know I won't give up an amazing thing that I'm so fortunate to have. I have to learn how to live life day-to-day.
Fred of the Day 6/16/09
I know I skipped a few days, but it's my blog, so live with it.
This is my absolute favorite pic of the brother and sister when they were babies, probably about 3 months old. (I look at the size of Barney's paw back then and I know now I should have realized . . . . . )
