Reminder about your invitation from Danica Solesbee

2010-11-15T05:28:00.001-07:00

Dear Blogger,

This is a reminder that on November 2, Danica Solesbee sent you an invitation to become part of his or her professional network at LinkedIn.

Follow this link to accept Danica Solesbee's invitation.

https://www.linkedin.com/e/wvmwsb-ggjbyxcr-1k/doi/1855015019/XUoEemDn/gir_225946333_1/EML-inv_17_rem/

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On November 2, Danica Solesbee wrote:

> To: Blogger Email [daniphisig.phisig@blogger.com]
> From: Danica Solesbee [dsolesbee@barrett-jackson.com]
> Subject: Danica Solesbee wants to stay in touch on LinkedIn

> Blogger,
>
> I'd like to add you to my professional network on LinkedIn.
>
> - Danica Solesbee

The only way to get access to Danica Solesbee's professional network on LinkedIn is through the following link:

https://www.linkedin.com/e/wvmwsb-ggjbyxcr-1k/doi/1855015019/XUoEemDn/gir_225946333_1/EML-inv_17_rem/

You can remove yourself from Danica Solesbee's network at any time.

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CARS CARS CARS

2007-06-12T13:14:00.001-07:00

Oh yes, this is Danica.....changing her oil!

Something New...

2006-11-17T08:05:00.000-07:00

...is happening!!!

I am turning into a girl! Doing my nails every week, dressing like a female instead of a tomboy, things like that.

Apparently I am doing something right, I feel better and Randy actually likes it. Who knew???? I don't know if I am going to go so far as to wear a dress unless I have too, but these changes could be good.

I've changed my workout routine again, so if you are interested in knowing what it is, let me know and I'll post it.

O.J.....

2006-11-17T06:42:00.000-07:00

Shmo.J.

He sucks!

I watched Mark Furhman rip on him this morning on Fox News, stating "He is dumber than rocks." Amen!

Dude! WE KNOW YOU DID IT!! THE WORLD DOES NOT NEED YOU TO WRITE A BOOK TO KNOW THAT!

Ass.

It's Hump Day....

2006-11-08T08:27:00.000-07:00

...so that means treat day at work. Every Wednesday someone brings treats, whether it's donuts, cookies, bagels, home cooking, whatever.

It's the best day of the week (other than Friday of course!)

One Thing I F-Ing Hate....

2006-11-01T06:14:00.000-07:00

...is DRAMA!! I'm 28 years old, and I think I have a relatively good head on my shoulders. So why are people insistent on drama?

I'm not friends with very many girls, because well, we are really caddy.

And sometimes that comes out strong. In my experience, sometimes when you are honest, you regret it, and immediately realize that sometimes it's best to either lie or ignore the whole situation. There's not much else to do when you already have apologized, and yet people still tell you that you're wrong.

This is why I hang out with boys...they don't give a shit one way or the other.

I Don't Understand This Obsession....

2006-10-30T08:07:00.000-07:00

....With the Playboy Bunny symbol!! I am completely and utterly perplexed upon my obsession with it. Everytime I see it, I get this feeling that I HAVE TO HAVE the item that it is on. It makes me feel sexy and fun and happy, and all those positive warm and fuzzy feelings. Hmmmm......Randy tells me that he just doesn't understand it, and you know what? I am right there with him. :-)

By Popular Demand....

2006-09-27T06:47:00.000-07:00

.....here is my workout. I switch it up every 3 or 4 weeks (I get bored otherwise), but here is what I am doing right now. I am using 8 or 10 pound weights for these (remember I am the size of a 13 year old, :-), so I can only lift so much). I also like to occasionally use the machines in the weight room for my legs.

Sunday-Off
Monday: 3 Sets of 8 of each exercise (use NO less than 5 pound weights when required) —
Pushups
Bicep Curls (weights)-Standing up straight, keep your elbows at your sides and hold a pair of dumbells at hip levels. Curl the dumbbells up to shoulder height and slowly return them to the starting position. Make sure when you hold the dumbbells that the palm of your hands are facing your body.
Tricep Kickbacks (weights)-Place your left knee and left hand on a bench or chair. Keep your left arm fully extended and your back straight. Let them dumbell hang in your right hand. Bring your upper arm up in close to your body and point your elbow up as high as possible. Fully extend your arm backwards. Don’t swing the weight. Never let your elbow drop lower than your shoulder. Lower the weight back to the starting position. Do all reps on one side before switching to the other.
Standing Dumbell Lateral Shoulder Raise (weights)-Stand with your feet hip-width apart and your knees slightly bent. Maintaining a slight bend in your elbows at all times, hold the dumbells at hip level. Slowly raise the dumbbells up and out to your sides until our upper arms are paralell to the floor.
Standing Dumbell Side Shoulder Raise (Weights)-Keep the same stance as with the lateral raise. Maintaining a slight bend in your elbows at all times, hold the dumbbells at hip level. Slowly raise the dumbbells keeping your arms extended out in front of you. Lower the weight back to the starting position.
One-Armed Rear Deltoid Row (weights)-Stand with feet wider than your shoulders. Bend your knees and hips into a semi-squat position, keeping your weight over your heels. Place your right hand on the top of your thigh; hold the weight in your left hand, arm extended out towards the floor in front of you. Contract the backs of your shoulders and pull your elbow back and out to the side until it’s bent at 90 degrees (your elbow only, not the entire arm). Slowly extend your arm back out towards the floor in front of you. Do all reps on one side before switching to the other.
Overhead Shoulder Press (weights)-Stand straight, with knees slightly bent and feet hip distance apart. Keep your shoulders even, hold weights at shoulder height with your palms facing forward. Slowly and evenly lift both arms upright past your ears above your head to a full arm extension. Evenly and slowly lower both arms to the starting position. Be careful to not arch your back.
Squat Backs-Stand straight, feet shoulder width apart. Stick our your butt and bend your knees until your thighs are almost parallel to the floor. Imagine that a chair is behind you and you are trying to sit on it. Straighten your legs and repeat.
Lunges (weights)-With a weight in each hand, stand with your feet shoulder-width apart. Step forward with your right leg, taking a step that is slightly larger than normal. Press the front of your left foor on the ground and use it to keep your balance. Brace your abs and slowly lower your body until your right thigh is parallel to the floor. Keep your upper body upright and your lower back flat. Push through your glutes and quads to return to the upright position. Perform all repetitions on one side, then switch to the other.
Donkey Kicks-Get down on your hands and knees, keeping your back flat and parallel to the floor. Extend your right leg behind your body, up towards the ceiling—be sure to kick your foot up, not just back. Keeping your foot flexed, bounce it up and down for eight counts. Lower your leg when done and swicth to the other side.
Calf Raises (weights)-Holding a dumbbell in your right hand, grasp onto the back of a chair with your left. Lift your left foot behind you until it is even with your right knee. Rise up onto your toes, be sure to keep your back straight. Hold the dumbbell on the same side as the calf muscle being worked to keep the resistance directly over the muscle.
Lifting Crunches-With hands behind your head, lay flat on your back with your knees bent. Contracting your abs, lift your shoulders up at the same time as your hips towards to ceiling. Lower both back down to the ground. Repeat for 12 reps.
Leg Crunches-Lay flat on your back with your knees bent and your hands flat on the floor next to you. While contracting your abs, bring your knees back towards your face. Slowly lower them back to the ground. Repeat for 12 reps.
Tuesday-30 Minute Run
Wednesday-Set Routine
Thursday-30 Minute Run
Friday-Set Routine
Saturday-30 Minute Run

It's Almost Time...

2006-09-09T18:04:00.000-07:00

...for my favorite holiday! True, it's still a month away, but you can never start planning Halloween too early. The costume has been found, and now it's just a matter of where to go, and who's going to go with me!!!

Let's Get Physical...

2006-09-01T06:27:00.000-07:00

...Physical!

Okay, so I've been told by more than one person that I am obsessive about working out. Can I help it if I want to not only be healthy but look good? Besides, it's a big stress reliever and I am stressed out.

I've had people tell me that they eat the same way I do and nothing doing. Well, I am a sweets and junk food junky. I generally eat pretty healthy, but sometimes I just get a craving for fries, and well, can anyone really turn down chocolate? :-) I just make sure I take care of it when I overdoit on the sweets.

It's called EXERCISE. Go to the gym, even just 3 days a week and you'll look better, feel better and when you mix in cardio and weights I bet that donut you had for breakfast won't stick as easily to your hips.

If you want to know what my workout plan is, let me know and I'll be MORE than happy to help you out. It's easy and fun, and you feel so good when you are done with it.

Otherwise, don't criticize the fact that I want to take care of my body.

Are You F-ing Kidding Me.....

2006-08-31T05:37:00.000-07:00

....?????

What else can possibly be piled onto my plate? Medical problems that could or could not effect my life forever. Oh yeah, and my beautiful car got hit twice on the same side in one week (once on Saturday and once yesterday). AHHHH!!!

Why is this happening to me?

Don't they say bad luck happens in threes? Well I sure hope so...I've had all of the bad luck that I can possibly take. One more bad thing happens to me and I might lose my mind. I don't even think my stress level was this high in school.

HELP!!!

Reality TV Is Defunct....

2006-08-11T08:04:00.000-07:00

...or can we not tell by the divorce rate of three hott MTV couples? Is it me, or if you have your marriage and newlywed life filmed on MTV you get divorced 3 years later?

Let's see..there was Nick and Jessica this last year. Now is Travis and Shanna. And Carmen and Dave. Who's next????

The institution of marriage when you are on Reality TV is not an institution, but a trend that is followed by other celebrities.

What's next....Newlyweds No Longer: Let's Film Our Divorce?

Today Is A Happy Day...

2006-07-27T19:22:00.000-07:00

...because I got a promotion!

Yay! I am now what is commonly known as a "Manager". :-) Title = Higher Pay = Danica Very Happy. :-)

Anyways, just wanted to share my good fortune with you!!!

Ciao!

Lions, Tigers, and Bears....

2006-07-24T08:19:00.000-07:00

....OH MY!! No really, oh my!!

Last night we had dinner with our friends' Matt and Emily. After seeing their honeymoon pictures (newlyweds) we watched TV for a while. Randy and I became enthralled with a show on Discovery Channel called "Grizzly Man." It's the documentary of Timothy Treadwell and how he went to Alaska for 12 years to help preserve wild grizzly bears. The guy was kind of kooky...touching them, talking to foxes, all of that. Turns out, the day of his last video, October 5th 2003, he and his girlfriend Amie were mauled to death by a grizzly. While they didn't show the footage (the camera lens was still on the camera) Timothy's friends were able to listen to the audio footage of his death.

They didn't play it for us, but stop for a minute and think about listening to that. What kind of sound do you think that is? One of the gentlemen that heard the tape said you can't always tell what was the bear and what was the people, although there were certain things that did stick out like the Amie screaming at the top of her lungs, and Timothy yelling for her to get away, then hit the bear with a frying pan to try and save themselves. The two bodies were found, grotesquely mutilated and the bear sitting on top of them chewing on the bodies.

Now, most people that know me know that I love horror movies and stuff. And morbid curiosity had us try a quick Internet search for the recording until we found out that it was only released to one person-his best friend, and that she will not ever publish it out of respect. That got me thinking, why on God's earth would I want to hear someone get mauled by a bear, and have it be reality, not Hollywood? Can you imagine how much the sound would haunt your thoughts? Just the thought of it this morning gives me the willies!

Here's to you Timothy and Amie...may you rest in peace, and know that what you did is brave, and that you helped to save bears during your time on earth.

(Another sad comment about it...the year after this happened, poachers killed at least 6-8 grizzly bears in the areas where Timothy had camped throughout the Grizzly Maze area. While Timothy was there, almost none had been poached or tortured).

Money Money Money....

2006-07-13T06:35:00.000-07:00

....MONEY! You got that song stuck in your head, didn't you? :-)

So, with the need for a second job for some supplimental income and a high of 113, you can say that life in Phoenix is....not luxurious. Oh yeah, there is a serial rapist/shooter around town too. Don't go anywhere by yourself around here!!

I like summer, but I really want it to be fall. I like fall weather better.

Anyway, nothing is exciting with me...let me know what is going on with you!!

Today is Fri-Day...

2006-06-30T06:41:00.000-07:00

...do the Friday dance!

K, don't really know what the Friday dance is, but I would do it if I knew it.

No big plans for the weekend..I have a student tomorrow and then just relaxing and trying to stay out of the heat.

Last night after picking up a CD for the upcoming Reign Kings album, Randy and I went to some shithole hick bar by his house. I love going to those places and people watching...the guy in the baseball hat at the end of the bar was really excited everytime the jukebox played Garth Brooks. Oh I just love Arizona....

Well, today it's supposed to be a high of 108. Woopdeedoo!!!

Let me know what you are doing this weekend..if you're in town, let's meet up!

I Love a Pink Taco....

2006-06-21T07:02:00.000-07:00

.....it's yummy!

Okay, get your head out of the gutter! Yesterday the entire office was treated to a VIP lunch at The Pink Taco, a new restaurant in Scottsdale that is a breakoff of the Vegas restaurant. Good Mexican food, even better dessert. I had a taco. So, you could say I had two tacos...a pink one and a chocolate one. Heehee!!!

Nothing new to report....Arizona is on fire again, and it's been a high of 105-113 the last few months.

Hope you enjoy your June 21st..welcome to the longest day on the calendar, 2006.

I Love A Surprise...

2006-06-14T06:53:00.000-07:00

...when my boyfriend is the one surprising me. :-)

Instead of the usual activites of sunning and cleaning this last weekend, Randy surprised me by taking me to Orange County, California. He took me to Magic Mountain (Roller Coasters KICK ASS!) and we played in the water at Huntington Beach.

Definitely unexpected, and definitely relaxing.

Thanks baby for a great time!

We want to go back in a few weeks...anyone want to join us?

What is Your Talent?

2006-06-07T06:35:00.000-07:00

Randy and I went and say X-Men United this weekend. Pretty good movie, although I think the beginning was a little slow. Anyway, as we were in the theater waiting for the credits to end so we could see the special scene at the end of the credits, Randy and I discussed what X-Men talent we each would want. I said either Jean Grey's/Phoenix talent to do things with your mind (before it was voted that was a bad idea because of my temper) or Mystique's talent to change form and kick some serious ass. I think I am going to go with Mystique. How sweet would that be? You could get what you want, and be anyone you want, and know that whoever doublecrosses you will get a serious beating.

It's really sad when you can say "I wish it would rain today" and be honest about it. With the average temperature right now being between 104 and 108, we are very excited to have the dust storms right now. It appears monsoon season is beginning a little bit early!

I must get going and finish getting ready for work, but I just wanted to stop by and give a quick hello! I hope to hear from you soon!

Ciao!

Arizona Sunshine...

2006-05-07T14:16:00.000-07:00

...is really freaking hot when you are out sitting in it at the pool. Good lord! I'm used to humidity, and the desert heat. But WHOO!! One dip in the pool, get out and I'm dry.

Anyways, I've been able to get in touch with some old friends. It's nice to hear that they are doing really well. I like to look them up on the internet too....I love the one's that show pictures. Everyone looks great!

I know I haven't kept up on this...I'm really trying to find more time to do it.

What have I been up too? Just enjoying my condo to the best of my ability, and LOVING my new job. My family is doing well too.

Well, I do hope to hear from you, and NOT THE SPAMMERS THAT KEEP LEAVING SPAM COMMENTS ON MY BLOG!!!

Thanks!

Bridesmaids, Bachelorettes...

2006-04-20T20:19:00.001-07:00

...and the like.

Ah yes, wedding season. One of the best times of your life, and one of the worst times for those of us who follow the cliche, "Always a bridesmaid, never a bride."

Sigh....

Does anyone else find this whole thing just a little bit unfair?

So now my most popular pasttimes?
1. Adding accessories to the car
2. Helping plan bachelorette parties
3. The O.C., Las Vegas and Medium
4. Attending bridal showers
5. Working continuous at making the condo as pimp as I possibly can be
6. Attending weddings
7. Working out a lit
8. Attending and planning all three bridal/wedding things all over again

Anyone see a pattern starting here???

How Long It's Been...

2006-04-20T20:19:00.000-07:00

...since I've been on here. Wow. Sorry for the absence!!

Have You Seen My Baseball???

2006-03-05T22:19:00.000-07:00

Went to a spring training game today...and represented the Cubs in full Jersey and everything. Too bad everyone SUCKED!!!!!!!

I decided that I love listening to drunk people at the games...they are just too darn funny!!!

And I also decided that it is definitely time for summer to get here...anyone agree???

I Hate the Wrong Kind of Kleenex...

2006-02-26T21:36:00.000-07:00

...because it always makes your nose sore!

I either have a cold or came down with a bad case of allergies. Either way, the flood gates are open and every 15 seconds or so you can hear me sniffle. You know the kind...one side of your nose is clear and the other side is stuffed, and no matter how many times you blow your nose, you just can't clear it out.

Yes I know, that was really descriptive and gross.

It sucks...I feel like I have a cold, yet I don't. Stupid germs! Even sitting by the pool today did not help! AH!

Well, I best be getting to bed so I can not sleep and be sniffling all night. Sweet Dreams to everyone!

Here's a New Entry...

2006-02-14T19:18:00.000-07:00

...and it's not a happy one.

I'm stressed at work, I have some family stuff going on, the boy and I are starting to have discussions that could potentially be beneficial or disasterous, and it's Valentine's Day. Whoop Dee Do.

Here's to not getting roses, or candy or a hug or even a kiss. Here's to not hearing Happy Valentine's Day for a good part of the morning.

Valentine's, Shmalentine's.

Besides, making sure my bills get paid are more important than all that other stuff anyways.

So kiss that romantically.....

Gaming Lessons....

2006-01-11T21:26:00.000-07:00

...and other key points of Las Vegas.

Okay, well not really. But I am listening to the rules of craps in the background as I type this. Do I like craps? No way. It's all about poker and blackjack and the slots. Oh Yeah!

Bet odds here, bet odds there. Throw the dice this way, drop money here, say change, blah blah blah. No craps, no roulette. Poker, poker, poker. VEGAS BABY VEGAS!!!

Another one of my friends is getting married. Wow! Maybe if it happens to me someday I'll have to opportunity to brag about it on here. Until then, I am more than happy to revel in my friends' excitement about it.

Work is going well, BIG event coming this weekend. Overtime just ROCKS MY WORLD!

And I must get going....shower and sleep is in my future in the next half hour. :-)

Peace!

Did You Ever Notice...

2006-01-03T22:18:00.000-07:00

..that when the holidays are over, there are two types of people? There are the ones who are so happy that the holidays are done with for the year, and they are jus all peppy and relaxed? Then there are the people who are just grumpy because they have no money and are pissed that Valentine's Day is coming because it's just one more reminder of something bad?

Why can't we all just relax? NO MORE HOLIDAY PRESSURE FOR 11 MONTHS!! RELAX EVERYONE!!! AHHH!!!!!

Happy New Year....

2006-01-01T12:27:00.000-07:00

...to everyone reading this. :-)

Last night was pretty good....did some promos (people are a tough crowd...thanks to Denise who bought a CD from me!), sang a song on stage, had some great steak, and unfortunately was asleep by 9:30pm. Don't know if it was the wine or the fact that I was tired from the last two days, but I pooped out. L-O-S-E-R.

In an hour I am taking the boy to the airport with his friends...guys night in Vegas. Looks like it's girls night at Metalhead. Oh YEAH!

Chrismukah was very good to me this year, thank you to everyone who gave me such wonderful gifts! :-)

After an endless search, I have concluded that absolutely no Scion dealership in the Valley has no touchup paint for my car. Why do I need it? Because some schmoe backed into my beautiful car and scratched the bumper...jerk!

Anyway, time to get going...gotta get ready to get everyone to the airport.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

Singing in the Rain...

2005-12-30T20:44:00.000-07:00

....singing in the rain.

Okay, well not really since we haven't had rain here in I don't even know how long, but the song sounded good. :-)

I'm singing tonight and tomorrow, and I am so excited that the band is letting me sing with them. They rock, oh yes they do.

Old friends are moving back to town, and a new year is upon us. Best wishes to everyone on that wonderful day, and may all your resolutions come true.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

Hello Out There....

2005-12-22T19:00:00.000-07:00

....everyone!
I wanted to wish you all a very happy holiday season. Ah yes, Chrismukahh is about to be underway. Congratulations to my newly engaged friends, and I wish you all the best in your futures with your new fiances. :-)
Life is good for me...new job is going well, promos are starting to kick up under new band management, and I get the opportunity to sing more. :) Yay me!
Anyway, I hope everyone is well, I look forward to seeing you and hearing from you soon!

Friends and Turkey

2005-11-27T10:55:00.000-07:00

Friends and Turkey...what a great combo. This year was a pretty eventful Thanksgiving. My parents met his parents, my best friend and her husband came to town, and the second week on the new job is going great.

Anyway, hadn't written in a while, so I just wanted to say hi!

Jumpin' Jack Flash...

2005-11-10T18:06:00.000-07:00

...it's a gas, gas, gas!

Sorry...listened to the Stones on my way home tonight from work. To answer the questions, Halloween was a total blast. Metalhead was awesome...although when they wear mustaches, they do kind of look like child molesters. :-)
So, as of tomorrow, my place of employment will no longer be in north scottsdale. I won't go into details, but I will say that the clientele of the new place are very wealthy and something new happens every day. :-)
Will I miss North Scottsdale? Yes I will. I learned so much there, and I definitely can say that I have worked at and with the Creme of the Crop. I look forward to my new adventures, and I hope that I can take what I have learned and apply it to something new.
Now, I must unfortunately depart, and make some dinner before The OC comes on tonight. Let's hope that Marissa doesn't screw up the relationship again...huh? :-)

Ciao!

Nothing Like a Little Rubdown....

2005-10-27T09:44:00.000-07:00

....to make all your stress go away. Nothing beats a $30.00 massage at the end of a stressful day. You know you enjoyed it when the therapist has to wake you up to flip over and you fall asleep again on the other side.
Get a massage people....I highly recommend it.
(Oh, but don't let them catch you drooling on the table because you are sleeping. I hate when that happens :-) ).

Songs on the Stereo....

2005-10-22T08:38:00.000-07:00

So I'm driving to work in Lola today, and thorougly enjoying the fact that I now have a CD player in a car. Oh yes...all Bessie had was a tape deck. :-)

It's funny how certain songs can make you feel a certain way. For example, if I listen to Evanescence, I think about certain people. If I listen to 80's rock, I think about other people. If I listen to Tom Petty, I think about someone else. You remember certain circumstances, or times, or events everytime you hear a different song or artist.

So I just want everyone to know that I think about them everyday! :-)

I Just Can't Do It...

2005-10-21T09:02:00.000-07:00

...anymore!

I cannot NOT post on here. I'm going through withdrawls!

So I am back, my head held up, my fingers crossed, and a smile on my face.

Thanks for watching my blog...keep coming back for more everyone!!

Once Again....

2005-09-27T12:55:00.000-07:00

...I simply use this as a sounding board for my thoughts. If you don't like them, then don't read them.

This is my last entry. For those of you who read this I hope you have enjoyed it, or hated it. Thank you for at least reading it.

Can't wait to hear updates on everyone!

Hurricanes and Mother Nature....

2005-09-22T13:10:00.000-07:00

...cannot be stopped anymore.

Anyone who knows me really well knows that I have loved the ocean and marine biology since I was born. No, it's really true, ask anyone in my family or any of my dearest friends.

So listening to the reports of the hurricane and the storms.....well, here's the thing. Yes, it's sad. But no. If you live on the coast and you get hit by a hurricane, I don't feel bad for you one bit. It's not like you don't know that they happen.

The temperature of the ocean has dropped one degree. To the normal person, that doesn't seem like much. But to the people that understand currents, water flows, temperature, and the like, that one degree drop is a big deal. Global warming is starting to become more of a harsh reality everyday, and this is just one effect of it.

You cannot stop Mother Nature people. The more that you mess with her and her planet, the harder she is going to destroy you right back. Whether it's as severe as an incurable disease such as AIDS or something smaller like a Hurricane, she is not going to go out without a fight.

Just a thought for the day....think about recycling that tin can of coke before you just throw it in the trash.

A Little Less Exercise In The Morning....

2005-09-22T09:44:00.000-07:00

...makes Danica really really boring person. Thought I would skip the run this morning and just do it tonight so I could sleep in an extra half hour before getting up. Too bad that no run = no energy. You really notice when you run every day, and then you skip one session. My body is just saying "why on earth did you skip it??? are you crazy???"

Don't worry legs...tonight we will go for a run and you can get it out of your system.

I Woke Up with A Start Last Night...

2005-09-20T12:44:00.000-07:00

...from a nasty dream. Ick! I hate those kind!

I sat on my patio for a little bit after that until my mind settled down, feet propped up on the table. I listened to the sounds of the night birds, the crickets, the frogs, and actually smiled because I am now content in my home. Life has been very good to me lately....I have the car, the condo, a great boyfriend, a wonderful family, terrific friends, a great job, and things have been going positive for me.

Yeah yeah yeah, I know I just put the sugarcoating on everything, and I know that a lot of people have it a lot worse, and probably don't need to hear how wonderful things are for me. (Oh well, go away then. This is my blog, not yours). :-)

I just wanted to let you all know I am doing well, and that I am happy.

:-)

What Sucks About Being the Driver...

2005-09-16T16:34:00.000-07:00

...is that the later out you stay, it does not matter that you had nothing to drink but juice and water. You still feel like you are hungover after dropping everyone off and getting home at 3AM. Good thing I'd rather see everyone get home safely than just leave them to go home and sleep.
Some call me crazy. I call it being a good friend.

Let's hope on my birthday someone returns the favor...oh what a celebration it will be! :-)

Anyone have some advil and some sugar (I don't drink coffee)??

The Birthday Girl....

2005-09-16T11:59:00.000-07:00

.....oh what fun we had with her last night!

Just wait until the stories start flooding out.....

Feeling Good Today....

2005-09-15T08:54:00.000-07:00

...it's only going to be in the 90's, and this morning was a nice 67 degrees as I went for my morning run.
It's Meghan's birthday...happy birthday miss Rubin!

And there is nothing like the feeling of cruising down the 101 with the room of the car open jamming out to 80's hairband music.

What a good day it is going to be!

Playboy at ASU....

2005-09-15T08:45:00.000-07:00

Students pose in Playboy
Pac-10 models sign autographs at ASU
by Kristi Eaton published on Thursday, September 15, 2005

-->Ashley Lowery / THE STATE PRESS
ASU students that were recently published in Playboy's "Girls of the Pac-10" sign magazines outside of Campus Corner on Wednesday.

While most students were busy studying for finals last spring, Victoria Thornton was posing for the cover of Playboy. Thornton, a business sophomore, is one of 14 ASU girls pictured in this month's "Girls of the Pac-10" college issue. Four of the models were signing copies outside Campus Corner at University Drive and College Avenue Wednesday, while a line of about 50 men and two women gripped their magazines and patiently waited to get a moment with the girls. "ASU has the most girls of any Pac-10 college," Playboy Publicist Theresa Hennessy said. Forty-eight girls from Pac-10 schools were selected to be in the magazine.Because the photo shoots took place off campus, ASU cannot do anything about it, Vice President of Public Affairs Virgil Renzulli said. "We don't encourage it, though. It was inappropriate," he said. "We find Playboy offensive to women."But Renzulli doesn't think it will affect ASU's image. It is not the first year the school has been in the magazine, and other schoolsare represented, he said. The casting and photo session was in late April. Two weeks later, Thornton was asked to fly to Los Angeles to photograph the inside cover and attend a party at the Playboy Mansion, she said. The cover shoot took one day, Thornton said. "It took five hours just to cover me in body paint," she added, referring to the painted-on football jersey she wears. George Carillo, operations junior at ASU's Polytechnic campus, was in line to get his copy signed and said the girls' layouts could help ASU."As long as it brings interest to the school, it will help it make money," he said. Courtney Catch, a recreation junior, got one issue autographed as a gift for a friend, as well as one for herself. "It's nice to see beautiful women's bodies," she said. "And it makes it more special that we can get their autograph."Hennessey said Playboy has published a college issue every October for the last 28 years. Conferences are rotated each year. The Pac-10 was last featured in 1999. The girls were required to make up last names to protect their privacy.

I'm just so proud to be a SunDevil......

Life Takes An Unusual Turn Sometimes....

2005-09-13T13:19:00.000-07:00

....when you never thought it would happen.

Emailed an old friend today...wished her a happy birthday. After a few minutes of wishy washy chatter (you know, the kind when you really don't know what to say), I mentioned that I hadn't talked to her in a long time.
After she let me know that "well, life is hectic" sometimes, I asked her what she meant. No response.
Asked her if everything is okay. No response.
Let her know I was sorry if I did anything to make things bad. No response.

So why is it people treat me this way sometimes? Or is it just reality that I am a bad person, and this is someone's way of letting me know? By my good friends no longer speak to me?

It's Only An Hour Now....

2005-09-08T18:19:00.000-07:00

....before my Thursday night program is on.

While it's on, everything else is off....Internet, Phone, Lights, Cell, and the door is locked. Unless you have a dire emergency or a really really really good reason to interrupt my Thursday night sanctuary, I don't want to hear from you.

I've had the car for a little over 3 weeks, and everyday I just want to drive and drive and drive and drive. Too bad gas is so much....it actually costs more HERE than in CA. WHAT?????

AHHHH!!!

She's so wonderful....clean, and new, and smells clean and new, and she's white and she caters to my every driving need. :-)

Who wants to go on a ROAD TRIP?????

Crash Into Me....

2005-08-31T14:06:00.000-07:00

...was one of the most incredibly played versions last night. Oh my god, the concert was the best that I've ever seen out here!!!

Dave Matthews put on a good show for this tour!

Oh Yes It's True...

2005-08-31T12:22:00.000-07:00

....I have been AWOL because I HAVE been out driving around in the new car and watching The OC. Gotta love The OC. And now that I have a couch to sit on and watch it, it makes the experience that much more enjoyable. FINALLY the place is starting to look like a home. The hard part is finding time and money to do what you want to it...and getting rid of that extra stuff you don't need anymore. :-)

Oh It's A Good Day Today.....

2005-08-23T16:47:00.000-07:00

...California
....California
......California!!!

Oh yes, Season 2 comes out today. We all know where I am heading after work today!!!!

Back In The Old Game....

2005-08-19T10:09:00.000-07:00

......tonight is The Reign Kings show at Big Fish Pub in Tempe. Tonight starts my time as their new Street Team Coordinator. I am so excited to be getting back into it, but nervous as well. This will be my first time leading the group....normally I am just one of the crowd or an assistant. Wish me luck everyone!!!

If you're in town, and you can make it, here's the scoop:
Big Fish Pub (it's on University and Price)
Tempe, AZ
8:00pm, band goes on about 10:00pm or so
Look for the street team, we'll be the one's in white wife beaters

Well Now You've Seen It...

2005-08-16T16:34:00.000-07:00

....my new toy. My new car. My new 2006 Scion tC. What can I say about it? NOT ENOUGH!
I love it
I love it
I love it
I love it
It's got that new car smell.
I love it
I love it
I love it
I love it
Nobody is driving but me.
I love it
I love it
I love it
I love it
Did I mention that I love my new car?????
Next time...gonna have to come up with a name for her......

Dear Bessie May...

2005-08-15T14:18:00.000-07:00

....I am afraid that we cannot be together anymore. It's not you, it's me. I just cannot stay committed to you anymore....someone else has caught my eye. Someone who is more my age, my type. Someone who makes me feel safe and secure. I hope you can forgive me that I left you alone, because I need to be happy. Say hello to my new love.....

It Was A Sad Week....

2005-08-13T10:03:00.000-07:00

....this week. We had to put Barnaby down, and it's really hard on everyone, especially Molly. I think she misses her brother very much.

He's up in Doggy Heaven, eating treats, playing in the dirt, pooping, peeing, and sleeping all he wants with no pain, no worries, and no concerns.

I love you Bar-Bar..I will miss you!

I'm Baaaack!

2005-08-11T09:42:00.000-07:00

Vacation was awesome...didn't think of work once the entire time, got to hang out with the BFF from high school and her husband, saw Charlie (BFF's golden retriever), hung out downtown, saw some old friends (including one from Phoenix), went to the beach, and partied with a bunch of friends from college at a wedding.
The weather was perfect, there were no mosquitos, and went for a boatride on the lake. It rained once, and when it did, all it did was sprinkle.

Definitely one of the most relaxing trips I've had in a long time!!!

Thanks for the warm welcome back guys!

And for that sneaky commenter....I "tripped" over my feet more times than I care to admit. I have little feet...it's not my fault they don't always reach the next stair! :-)

V-A-C-A-T-I-O-N

2005-07-28T10:07:00.000-07:00

Oh yes, I am due......And on a vacation I am going.

Unless you know where I am, then you don't need to know.

I'll talk to you when I get back in 12 days!

Anger Management 3....

2005-07-27T09:26:00.000-07:00

....is where I was last night. Awesome concert...great vibe, Eminem was HOTT!! Made a few interesting observations while I was there.

1. There was more pot there than there is at a Dave Matthew's concert....and there is a lot of pot at Dave Matthews.
2. The hootchies really come out at Anger Management....nothing like seeing mother/daughter hooker teams with no teeth double fisting a beer.
3. Speaking of no teeth...there was a lot of PWT (Po' White Trash).
4. Never let the 19 year old girl in front of you get drunk with her mom...no matter how cool she might be.
5. Eminem really does have a great butt....especially when he bends over and moons the crowd! :-)

It was a lot of fun, and I am definitely going again!

Twon's Art

2005-07-23T09:28:00.000-07:00

....one of the great things about MySpace, and Blogger, and Friendster and all those sites is that they bring you back into contact with people that you miss in your life. I know for me, already, all of these sites have reconnected me. Another example, this morning, I had an email from Twon. Ex-Drummer for Leo's, he always entertained everyone with his sense of humor, and when he moved back to California, I didn't think I would hear from him again.

Fear not!

I emailed him back, and now his absolutely beautiful artwork is on the Internet. I put up the link to the side, be sure and check out what he does. Twon, you always rock. Keep up the wonderful talents that you have!

Road Rage...

2005-07-21T12:49:00.000-07:00

.....

Saw on the news about this guy that was shot at 6 times by another driver because he was cut off in his lane. We were able to hear his 911 call as he died over the phone.

Everyone please be careful on the road! I love you all and don't want anything bad to happen because of a stupid mistake someone takes personally!!

MySpace, MyPlace

2005-07-21T09:04:00.000-07:00

Oh yes....I have taken the time to go ahead and update my MySpace entry.

K, sorry for the blurred out picture before....I needed a close up of me. Don't worry, I changed it..you are still as adorable as ever.

Speaking of K, thanks for the chat last night. I have a renewed confidence with the music thing, and I know that I am going to be awesome at it. Someday we might even work together again, you just never know. Lebowski's and KFC all around!!

Went to PV Mall yesterday to pick up a gift for Arianne, and it hit just how hard kids try to look like grownups. If I wore some of the stuff today when I was 12 that the kids wear now, my parents would never let me out of the house. I realize that girls have it down pat to where they leave wearing one thing and change, only to struggle to change back before they get home. Sorry, but that's just too much work. I guess I just feel different about it because I am older now, but I just don't get it!

The Reign Kings...

2005-07-20T16:39:00.000-07:00

....Yay!
Promos and PR here I come. Keep your eyes and ears open for The Reign Kings, my latest band promotions venture! I am lucky and honored to be working with Scottie Briggs, Brian Blush and the crew that make up The Reign Kings. I'll keep you updated on the shows....I wanna see all of you out there!

www.reignkings.com

Seasons Change...Except in Arizona

2005-07-19T15:21:00.000-07:00

Ah....monsoon season. Nothing says Arizona Monsoon Season like pounding rain, heavy gusts of wind, dust storms and the sound of fire engines to put out all the lightning strikes. Nothing says Monsoon Season like the temperature dropping to 75 during the storm, then going right back up to 110 as soon as it's over. Add humidity to that, and I'd say you have yourself a fine Monsoon Season.
Yep, the official start was last night. I just love walking to my car to be blown away, and notice that the storm hasn't even touched the other side of the street. Are we in Arizona or the Caribbean???

:-)

MY FIRST TIME.....

2005-07-14T20:41:00.000-07:00

...using the gym here at the condo. Figured I might as well since it is included in the HOA stuff. Smaller than I thought, but it was really quiet. No twenty-somethings hogging up the machines because they want to get all big and buff without the health club pricing. I use the treadmill...the exercise ball and handweights are at the condo in the living room. :-)

Who's gonna come over and get buff with me???

You Are The Coolest....

2005-07-06T10:17:00.000-07:00

...Big Brother J! One of the many things I can always count on with you is the awesome and thought provoking advice that you always give me. One of the great things about you is that no matter how off I am feeling, you always manage to find the right words to say that will bring me back to reality. :-)
You are just so awesome...I am so lucky to have you as one of my wonderful brothers!!
Thanks for everything, always, all the time. :-)

Whew!

2005-07-05T15:25:00.000-07:00

Now that's out of my system!

My friend Rick had his first baby boy this week. It is scary...my friends are all having kids! Good lord! I suppose I am at that age now where everyone is getting married, having babies, some are even getting divorced. It feels so weird. You grow up with people and you know that at some point they will be taking those next steps in life, but at the same time, it feels so surprising! You imagine that other people will be taking those steps now, and the people you know and hang out with will take them later.
It feels sort of odd.
I used to feel like the last man out, but now I feel like I just have an outside perspective on what is going on. I'm not sure if it's because I am away from my closest friends, or if it's because the majority of the friends I have here are a couple of years younger than me. It's kind of hard to describe, but it's sort of like I am on the outside watching everyone else, and I can see who is going to last and who is not. Who is going to do everything that they wanted, and who is going to just settle because they don't want to try and work to get the best.
Does that make sense?

Must You Hate Me So?

2005-07-05T15:21:00.000-07:00

Why is that?

Who is the peticular commenter that feels that they need to knock myself and those I care about all the time?

What is it that gets you going?

Why must you hate me so?

Does it bother you that I am who I am?

Does it disturb you that I express myself?

Or do you just get your kicks being the way that you are?

Whatever it is, I'm sorry you feel the way that you do. Whatever it is I have done to you, please let me know.

Otherwise F-Off and go bother someone else. You hate free expression? Lock yourself in the closet. This is the 21st century, and those of us who care to speak our minds about anything and everything, will. If you hate the world so much, why don't you do something about it?

That's all I ever have to say to you.

Due To Recent Comment Activity...

2005-07-01T12:38:00.000-07:00

....here's my take on everyone.

This blog bores you, too bad. Go away. I'm not writing for you, I'm writing for ME, and if I bore you then that is your problem.
The sex comments are done. As you can see, everytime you put one one, it gets taken off. Give it a rest already, because nobody is interested, especially me.
Don't rip my friends. There is a reason they are my friends and not yours. Contrary to what you think, the Internet is the ultimate freedom of speech window. True, the same goes for you, HOWEVER, if everyone didn't express what they were feeling, the world would be a really really boring place.

Capiche?

You don't like it, lump it and go bother someone else.

Here's A Great Reason For Birth Control...Ouch!

2005-06-29T09:51:00.000-07:00

Wisconsin mom's baby weighs nearly 14 pounds
John Hartzell
Associated Press
Published June 29, 2005
MILWAUKEE -- Weighing in at 13 pounds, 12 ounces, Delaney Jessica Buzzell isn't your average newborn. Her parents have even dubbed her the "Big Enchilada.''
The baby headed home Tuesday after being delivered by Caesarean section on June 23 — a surprising three weeks early.
Her family isn't quite sure what to make of her weight. The father is 6-foot-2 and the mother is 5-foot-7, and nurse Judy Nadolski described them as "regular-sized.''
"We're pretty normal,'' 34-year-old Paul Buzzell said.
Nadolski said carrying the baby in her arms was like holding a 4- or 5-month-old infant. The diapers and baby T-shirts also were a little on the snug side.
"It was ready for a steak,'' the nurse said. "It had quite an appetite.''
This isn't the first supersized baby for Paul and Robin Buzzell, from suburban Mequon.
Their now-4-year-old daughter, Cameron, was born weighing 11 pounds, 8 ounces, and their second child, Alexis, now 2, weighed in at 10 pounds, 8 ounces when she was born.
When Cameron was born, Paul Buzzell said he posted a sign on the door that said "Home of the Whopper.'' When their second child was born, Buzzell put up a sign describing her as "Whopper Jr.''
With the birth of the "Big Enchilada,'' the Buzzells say their family is now complete.
"This will be the last one,'' Paul Buzzell said.
The child weighs near double the average newborn. And according to the National Center for Health Statistics, less than 1 percent of babies weigh more than 11 pounds at birth.

Sorry...So Sorry...

2005-06-28T14:23:00.000-07:00

...that I have been MIA. Between work, getting my condo taken care of and tryign to avoid the heat as much as possible, I haven't really sat down to do much on the computer at all, much less blog.
Now that I am back and stress free (at least for the time being), I can answer all your questions again.
Been trying to plan a bunch of trips....funny how when you think everything will work, it blows up in your face. So far, I have the most important one done. So look for me in IL at the beginning of August!
One of my favorite things to do in the new place: sit on the patio and listen to the waterfall at the pool. How peaceful it is! Nothing beats relaxing with a good book.
And that's all I have for you right now! Just wanted to drop a line and let you know I am still alive!
Ciao!

Things That Ruin Your Day...

2005-06-17T12:45:00.000-07:00

....like when you have your shot and your arm still hurt 2 days later. Or when you have butter fingers all day and can't keep anything where it is supposed to go.

AHHH!!

What else ruins your day?

I Don't Care...

2005-06-15T16:43:00.000-07:00

....how nice you say a doctor is. When you have to get a tetanus shot, it's not nice. Thankfully I had mom, chocolate and mcdonald's to feel better. Too bad my arm is sore now...looks like I won't be sleeping on my right side tonight!

Life Is Well...

2005-06-14T10:59:00.000-07:00

...Until there is blood on the floor. Cut open my foot last night, and I am waiting for the doctor to call me back today about getting a tetanus shot. BOO!!

Moving went well...got all my stuff in. Now it's just a matter of finding a good place for it. Thankfully I have lots of space.

Oh yeah, I unpacked the entire kitchen, so I can eat real food.

:-)

A Time For Change....

2005-06-10T13:49:00.000-07:00

....oh yeah.

Friends are leaving, I moved into the new place, and more friends are all getting married this summer.

And I thought it would be as boring as ever this summer!

'Tis a Sad Day in Hollywood...

2005-06-07T15:12:00.000-07:00

....Anne Bancroft died of cancer on Monday. She was 73.

Angie...You Are THOOPER!

2005-06-07T10:33:00.000-07:00

Thooper! That's Angie. :-)

Dinner with her on Sunday night was so nice...Pita Jungle Rules! I am going to miss her so much it makes me cry...she's always been there for me, even when I didn't know that she was going to be. Hopefully she'll be able to come by and check out the new place (even in all its chaotic-ness <--- is that a word?) before she leaves.

Did my walkthrough yesterday...place looks great! A few touchups need to be done, but overall is looks great. I cannot wait to start moving in this week and finally have my first piece of property where rent does not need to be paid. :-)

You ever wake up and wonder where all of your bruises come from? I do...because I have a ton right now and I have no idea how they got there. Hopefully it's from moving boxes around...otherwise I think I might have to be checked for sleepwalking!!

Another Day, Another Quiz...

2005-06-04T16:45:00.000-07:00

..got this from Melissa. Thanks Girl!

1. What is the geekiest part of your music collection? My broadway and show soundtrack collection
2. What do you eat when you raid the fridge late at night? Water or Juice...occasionally a slice of cheese.
3. What is your secret guaranteed weeping movie? Untamed Heart
4. If you could have plastic surgery, what would you have done? Bigger boobs...then I wouldn't look like a 12-year-old so much.
5. Do you have a completely irrational fear?Needles...deathly afraid of needles..(so no plastic surgery for me) and spiders.
6. What is the little physical habit that gives away your insecure moments? Biting my lower lip or twirling my hair.
7. Are you a pyromaniac? Not last time I checked.
8. Do you have too many interests? Absolutely...when has anyone ever known me to not be doing something?
9. Do you know anyone famous? Depends on your definition of famous. Celebrities? A couple who live in Scottsdale, and a couple people from high school. Famous for being stupid? Who doesn't know anyone that is famous for being stupid???
10. Describe your bed. Full bed, black headboard, black, grey and white linens.
11. Spontaneous or planned? Depends to what you are referring.
12. Who should play you in a movie about your life? Rachel Bilson
13. Do you know how to play poker? Of course...Vegas anyone??
14. What do you carry with you at all times? Chapstick, ID and my PDA.
15. What do you miss most about being a kid? Being a kid.
16. Are you happy with your given name? Absolutely.
17. How much money would it take to get you to give up the Internet for one year? No amount of money can do that.
18. What color is your bedroom? Standard white they put in any house.
19. What was the last song you were listening to? "Don't Tell Me You Love Me"--Night Ranger.
20. Have you ever been in a play? No, but I did take ballet and tap when I was little.
21. Have you ever been in love? Yes
22. Do you talk a lot? Yes
23. Do you like yourself and believe in yourself? Of course!
24. Do transient, homeless, or starving people sometimes annoy you? I don’t like panhandlers. I’m not trying to be mean, but I think there are jobs out there for everyone, even if you don’t have an education.<----I TOTALLY AGREE!
25. Do you consider yourself to be a nice person? For the most part, but I’ve had my evil moments too. ;)
26. Do you spend more time with your girlfriend/boyfriend or your friends? My boyfriend, mostly because 95% of my friends don't live in Arizona.
27. What is your ideal marriage location? Lincoln Park in Chicago.
28. Which musical instrument do you wish you could play? I play piano, but I would love to try the violin or cello (too bad the cello is bigger than I am).
29. Favorite fabric? Sateen
30. Something you love and hate? Driving and boys.
31. What kind of bedding do you use? Comforter, sheets, and 4 pillows.
32. Do you tell your friends about your sex life? NO WAY!
33. What's the one language you want to learn? French
34. How do you eat an apple? Either whole or sliced with either peanut butter or honey.
35. What do you order at a bar? Water
36. Have you ever pierced your body parts? Only my ears.
37. Do you have tattoos? No way...needle (refer to question #5).
38. Do you drive stick? Tried it once so the drunk driver could get home okay...long story.
39. What's one trait you hate in a person? False perception...not being your true self. (Chances are, if you are your true self, people will like you more).
40. What kind of watch(es) do you wear? Used to wear Swatch, now I don't wear one unless I go out. Then it's the one my parents gave me for my birthday 2 years ago.
41. Most frivolous purchase? Where do I start?
42. Do you consider yourself materialistic? No, but I do like nice things. That's why you find them on sale (heehee!).
43. What do you cook the best? Pasta, salads, sometimes dessert.
44. Favorite writing tool? My doggy pen my mom got me.
45. Do you prefer to stand out or blend in? Depends on the situation.
46. Would you ever go out dressed like the opposite sex? I can get away with it by just wearing jeans and a t-shirt.<--AMEN TO THAT (I would even add a baseball cap).
47. What's one car you will never buy? Mercury
48. What kind of books do you like to read? All kinds!
49. If you won the lottery, what would you do? Not sure..haven't won it yet, so I can't tell you.
50. Burial or cremation? Burial
51. How many online journals do you read regularly? 5-10.
52. What's one thing you're a sore loser at? Games in the pool.....I refuse to give up.
53. If you don't like a person, how do you show it? I just don’t talk to them or I act like they’re not significant enough to be in the same room as me.
54. Do you cry in front of your friends? Yes.
55. What kind of first impression do you think you give to people? That I am either younger than my age or that I am fun.
56. What's one thing you like to do alone? Relax.
57. Are you a giver or a taker? Both...who isn't in one way or another?
58. When's the last time you cried? Watching some chick flick on Lifetime two days ago.
59. Favorite communication method? E-mail
60. How many drinks before you're tipsy? Don't know...don't know when the last time was I had a drink.
61. Do you think you're cute? Yes.
62. Do you have problems changing clothes in front of friends? Girl friends--no. Girls grow up sharing fitting rooms at stores. Boys--depends if you are Brad Pitt or not. :-)

'Tis A Quiet Morning at the Office...

2005-06-04T09:39:00.000-07:00

...which is just making me all the more sleepy.

Last night I might as well not gotten any sleep.....because that's how I feel. I think I woke up every two hours. When I heard the alarm this morning I thought I was dreaming until I realized that I was already awake. AHHHH!

It's been nice weather in Phoenix. Being in the 80's and 90's is a good feeling. Hopefully it will stay this way as I begin the move from the house to my condo this week. YAY!!!

Drop It Like It's Hott...Drop it Like It's Hott....

2005-06-03T14:24:00.000-07:00

...Don't you hate when the last song you hear on the radio gets stuck in your head. Last night it was "Night Fever" by the BeeGees. Oh Saturday Night Fever, how we love to watch John Travolta strut down the street.

Soon I will be changing my home location...as the condo drama is almost over, and I will be moving in next week. YAY!!! Props to my mom for taking pictures of it today for me. :-)

Danica, Danica, Danica....

2005-06-01T22:08:00.000-07:00

....Danica Patrick, you rock! Besides the fact that you have the coolest name in the world, :-), you broke records, you race cars, and you remind me of, well, me.

Minus the car racer of course.

Now will everyone please stop calling me Danica Patrick!!!

Family Photos....

2005-06-01T16:52:00.000-07:00

...are so cute!
One of the women at work was showing us her grandson's website and video. How adorable...nothing like watching a little kid eat it into the ground getting off the slide at the park.

Sorry, that was mean.
But I just couldn't resist. :-)

Seriously, though, anyone who knows me well, knows that I love pictures. Got any to show? I'd love to see them!

Another One Bites the Dust....

2005-05-31T14:35:00.000-07:00

....month that is. So is the start of June. The official start of Summer. Father's Day. Flag Day. Kids Summer Camp. Hot weather and heavy allergies. Days of being tan, drinking water and a margarita, playing in the pool, running on a jetski, and fending off nasty bees and the like.

I love the summer time!!! Why can't it always be summer, except instead of being 118 it's only 80????

Yeah Yeah Yeah....

2005-05-28T16:31:00.000-07:00

...another post in the last hour, I know!

So, I had an interesting conversation at work today. There's this guy who is so clueless, it's so cute. I mean, he's not totally clueless about life, just about women. And I mean REALLY clueless.
Anyway, long story short, we're talking about his sister, and he wants to know what the big deal with buying birth control is. Birth control? I asked him why he was worried, and he told me that all his sister does is complain about how expensive birth control pills are.
So why exactly are you asking about it, I asked him.

He just kind of looked at me and walked back upstairs.

Okay....

The nature of boys and their lack of female knowledge.....

My First Attempt at Adding a Picture...What Do You Think?

2005-05-28T15:53:00.000-07:00

It's Molly Beth...the TRUE head of the household!

Now Hear This...

2005-05-28T15:33:00.000-07:00

....oh rich stupid bast--ds that help give money so I can get a paycheck. Simply because you are rich does not mean that God created you to be nasty, horrific and down right rude. Nor did God create you to be the sleazy guy in the restaurant, slobbering drunk at 3:30 in the afternoon, yelling to anyone who will listen that women are heartbreaking, backstabbing, worthless people. And simply because you have money does not mean that you can get any woman now that you want. Trust me...you are NOT all that.

I understand that you are sad, and that you are drunk, but the fact that your wife cheated on you is nobody else's business but your own. Please don't tell me that because I look pretty, that means I am going to crush my husband's heart someday because I'm a woman and I'm selfish.

She cheated! Okay! I get it! But for crying out loud...give it a rest!

You're rich...call a shrink and call it a day.

These are The Days...

2005-05-28T14:55:00.000-07:00

...Do You Remember?

Sorry, that song just got stuck in my head.
But that is a good question.

These days I am not quite sure what I should be writing in here...I find most of the stuff I have to say doesn't interest other people.

Any suggestions of topics anyone?

The World is Full of Strange People....

2005-05-28T14:44:00.000-07:00

....like the kid I saw today standing in the middle of the walkway hitting himself in the face. Ok-ay...
No sign of bees, no sign of bugs, nothing.

Then again, kids are pretty strange.

I know I sure was. :-)

You are Getting Sleepy....

2005-05-27T14:32:00.000-07:00

.....your eyes are getting heavy.

That is an understatement. Ever have one of those days? It's Friday but feels like Tuesday. My workload is no more than normal, and yet it's only 2:33pm. It feels like it's 6:00pm, and it's only 2:33pm. Lunch is sitting heavy, and it's making me so tired. Trust me, I am going to sleep like a baby tonight!

Simply Moving Out...or Moving On Up??

2005-05-26T16:23:00.000-07:00

....My girl friend Angie is moving back to Wisconsin in a few weeks. While I am so happy for her new job, her chance to be with family again and for her to move on to a new part of her life, I am also very sad to see her go.
She's been my sounding board, my rock, and a great friend for the couple years that I've known her. In her words, "we're never going to be more than a car ride away."

Thanks for being you, Angie!

Snip...snip...RRRIIIPPP. Snip....snip...RRRRIIIPPP.

2005-05-26T11:26:00.000-07:00

....that's the lovely sound of my life going into boxes. As I start to pack away what was once my room and will now become an extra room at the 'rents house, I listen to the repeated sound of cutting tape and sealing boxes.
Looks like the cabinets are going in today, which means, potentially that I could close on and own my very condo as of Tuesday. That'll be pretty sweet.

Who's coming over for dinner????

A Little Something New to the Page....

2005-05-25T12:40:00.000-07:00

....I added a horoscope feature to the bottom of the page. Let me know your thoughts on it...I think it's fun to have but I'm not sure how I feel about it.

Hot In The City Tonight....Tonight...

2005-05-25T11:17:00.000-07:00

That is an understatement! Lets see...last night driving home at 10:00 it was 90 degrees outside. What????!!! It's only May!

Can't wait for a summer of brushfires, dry heat, heat index warnings, sunburns, dehydration and sweat. Oh yeah, that's without the morning sun rising to warm us all at 7:00am with 80 degree temperatures.

Yay. Oh yay.

Who's going to come out and swim with me in the pool?

Bessie May! What Have You Done!

2005-05-24T12:36:00.000-07:00

....Oh Bessie May. If you keep feeling the need to be difficult, stubborn and overall a pain in my butt when it comes to maintaining you, you and I will have to break up. Yes, I will leave you for a trustier model if you don't shape up! I know you are old, and it's hot, and you are doing the best that you can, but really, if you feel the need to make me frustrated and make me irritated and make me mad (all the things that a relationship should not do), I feel that I shall have to take a stand and be forced to deal with you in a not so nice way. Please don't let it get to that!

You are my car, and you are a good car.

But stop being a pain!!!

The Day After Tomorrow.....

2005-05-19T16:34:00.000-07:00

....anyone seen this movie?

I watched 3/4 of it in Reno last summer and missed the ending because I fell asleep. So just a little while ago I cheated and looked up the ending on the Internet. Please tell me that the ending is more than just what I read......

Desserts....Milk Chocolate Creme Brulee

2005-05-19T16:17:00.000-07:00

.....YUMMY!! It's so good, it's almost better than French Kisses!

Angie, thanks for the response about Young Time! You actually put it in better words than I would have....you can't move away! We just got back in touch!

As for the condo drama: Since I've calmed down about it now, I suppose we can discuss it a little bit. Without mentioning names or places, lets just say that my cabinets were never ordered, putting a delay on the completion of my place. I was supposed to close yesterday, and now will not be closing until June.
AHHHH!!

Anyone care for a banana? There are a bunch that someone left on my desk!

All Is Quiet at the Ranch...

2005-05-12T10:33:00.000-07:00

....members are leaving, staff is out of town. I sit here as the phones do not ring even once, and the only sound in the halls is that of the vaccum our stewarding staff is using on the carpets. Sorry it's been a few days since I've posted, but nothing really new to report.

Oh, well, there is that drama with the condo now.
But I'm still so fired up that we need not to discuss it at this time.

I did hear a quote that a friend told me this morning:
"I think we agree, the past is over."-Bush at a meeting with John McCain, May 10, 2000.

Now there's a winner for ya. That's some real quality thinking right there.
Did I mention our president said that wise statement????

In response to one readers question about "young time"(thanks for stopping by!): tell me what you are talking about and I can answer your question!

Angie, I'm sorry to hear about your hand....I hope you are doing better! :-)

Happy Mother's Day!

2005-05-08T15:58:00.000-07:00

Happy Day to all the mothers out there. It's a beautiful day to have your day (??) and I just wanted to wish all of you a good one!

TGIF....

2005-05-06T10:42:00.000-07:00

.....I love when it's Friday. Why you ask? Well, because that means Thursday is the day before, and since the OC was not on last week, this week was a 2-Hour special: Last week's episode and this week's episode. (Let me know who wants a recap, they were pretty good. )
And well, it's Friday. And this Friday is Payday, which in anyone's book is a good day. Saving up for these last couple of weeks before I close and move into Casa de la Danica. Beers on me if you help me move!

For those who asked-an update on the shoulder:
It came back beniegn, so that is one less thing for me to stress about. Say hello to my little scar.

Now Here's A Joke All Women Should Appreciate.....

2005-05-03T14:45:00.000-07:00

A man left for work one Friday afternoon. But, being pay-day, instead of going home, he stayed out the entire weekend partying with the boysfishing and spending his entire pay check.When he finally appeared at home, Sunday night, he was confronted bya very angry wife and was barraged for nearly two hours with a tiradebefitting his actions. Finally his wife stopped the nagging and simply said to him."How would you like it if you didn't see me for two or three days?"To which he replied. "That would be fine with me."Monday went by and he didn't see his wife. Tuesday and Wednesdaycame and went with the same results. But on Thursday, the swellingwentdown just enough where he could see her a little out of the corner of his left eye!

...see boys? Be careful what you wish for!

Plain White Matchbooks

2005-04-30T15:07:00.000-07:00

Just sitting here enjoying the peace and quiet that is my office today. Trying to ignore the occasional stinging that is my shoulder, along with the feeling that someone was beating up on it for a while. Hopefully my results take no longer than a week...this waiting thing is going to be hard!
I was talking to Angie last night when I got home from work about Halloween. True, it is not for another 5 months or so, but really, can you ever be too prepared for Halloween? I don't think so either. :-) Halloween is on a Monday this year...looks like I won't be staying out too late, otherwise I'm not going to make it to work the next day. Heehee!
I hope that we get some more rain this year..it's very dry in this state!

I started looking at my schedule for the next few weeks, and really, it just makes me want to crawl in bed and not come out until it's done. So much work, so little play time. Where did all the young time go??

So here's a topic for you.....should the runaway bride get charged for what she did?

Julia Roberts Has Nothing on This One.......

2005-04-30T10:25:00.000-07:00

Missing Georgia Bride-To-Be Found with Cold Feet
ATLANTA (Reuters) - A Georgia woman who vanished just days before her wedding, triggering a nationwide search, was found on Saturday more than 1,400 miles away in New Mexico after falsely claiming she had been abducted, police and friends of her family said.
Jennifer Wilbanks, a 32-year-old medical assistant, called her family early Saturday morning, saying she had been kidnapped while jogging on Tuesday night and taken to New Mexico, where she was released.
She soon recanted her story, telling police in Albuquerque, New Mexico, that she had fled Georgia by bus because she was scared about her upcoming nuptials, according to Randall Belcher, the police chief in Duluth.
Wilbanks was supposed to marry fiance John Mason on Saturday in front of more than 500 guests.
"Jennifer was a runaway bride," Alan Jones, a youth pastor and friend of the couple, said in a televised news conference in Duluth. "Jennifer is alive and well, and we're all thankful for that."
"Jennifer needs help," said Jones, who added that Mason had forgiven his bride-to-be. Police have not said whether they intend to charge Wilbanks for the hoax.

2005-04-29T12:54:00.000-07:00

What Does Your Birth Date Mean?
Your Birthdate: October 8
Born on the 8th day of the month, you have a special gift for business, as you can conceive and plan on a grand scale. You have good executive skills and you're a good judge of values. You should try to own your own business, because you have such a strong desire to be in control. You are generally reliable when it comes to handling money; you can be trusted in this regard. Idealistic by nature, you are never too busy to spend some time on worthwhile causes, especially if managerial support are needed. There is much potential for material success associated with this number.

Say What????
(you try it...click the above link and let me know!)

Why Am I....

2005-04-29T12:05:00.000-07:00

...so unusually quiet this week? That is a very question! I've been doing a lot of thinking I guess. Reflecting. Taking it all in. And what have I discovered? Absolutely nothing.

That's not true, I've discovered alot, just not all of it am I willing to share at the moment. What's going on in my head right now?
1. Casually looking over the pile of papers and files on my desk.
2. Good lord I am starving!
3. Do I really want to work tomorrow night, or should I take the free opportunity to have it open?
4. Good lord I am starving!
5. Hope the weather is warm tonight.
6. AHHH!! I HAVE TO EAT RIGHT NOW!!!

My girl friend Lisa is in town with her boyfriend Aaron. We went to dinner the other night, and I tell you what, it was so nice to see a friend from back home. I am giving her the Metalhead experience this weekend...let's hope they are prepared to rock, 'cause that's what we're gonna do!

As for the OC recap...sorry! I recorded it but didn't get to watch it yet! That's what my days off are for. :-) I'll let you know Sunday. (Okay, I'll admit I cheated and looked up the episode goodies last night. Interesting storyline this time. Somewhat predictable, but since there are only 4 episodes left in the season, it will keep us open for debate).

Can someone please explain one thing to me? How come the "check engine" light is funky in Toyotas?

Just Another 20-Something