Thank you for all your warm wishes! My birthday was good. We'd gone out on the weekend since it landed on a Monday. I wasn't expecting anything else then Rodrigo showed up at my work on Monday to take me a gift. Aww.
I was sitting around with my friends on Monday trying to have a rare poignant moment. I was telling them about how for more than a month I'd tried to make a "30 things I want to do before I turn 30" list but I could hardly come up with any things to list. I wanted their insight as to whether they thought I was being complacent or was just overall content. My friend Liz then asked "Do we really want to hear this"? All I could think was how incredibly rude that was but it turns out that she heard "Dirty things I want to do before I turn 30". I just started laughing and my serious moment didn't last very long.
We've been busy getting ready for the new house. The closing is supposed to be on Monday so we're really excited about that. I'm dreading moving. I want it over with already. I can't wait to be in the new house.
Brianna is in California with my parents and nephew right now. She left on Friday night and is having lots of fun. They've been to Disneyland & California Adventure twice, Universal Studios and of course the mandatory day at the beach. They spent all day at Long Beach yesterday. Today they're heading over to San Diego to go to Sea World. *sigh* I wish I was there. I love SoCal like I can't even explain. I miss Brianna but I know she's having soooo much fun. I hope all is well with everyone.
feeling: busy!
watching: JoJo's Circus (groan)
what I should be doing instead of blogging: ironing clothes
Thursday, July 14, 2005
Sunday, July 10, 2005
uh-oh I'm 29!
It's my birthday! Congratulate me. . . . .
feeling: old
listening to: Alec playing (yes, he's still awake)
what I should be doing instead of blogging: putting Alec in bed
feeling: old
listening to: Alec playing (yes, he's still awake)
what I should be doing instead of blogging: putting Alec in bed
Friday, July 08, 2005
milagrosas
My grandma has an old lady friend and they talk on the phone every day. They talk about their high blood pressure, arthritis and all their other aches and pains. I think it's cute. Anyway, this lady told my grandma that she started taking some pills that have really helped her arthritis. They're from Mexico and called "Milagrosas" which means "miraculous". My grandma has been wanting to try some for a while.
My parents went to Juarez yesterday and my grandma asked them to bring her some of those miraculous pills. My mom was shopping around for something and my dad went to the pharmacist and asked for "Pastillas Milagrosas" (miraculous pills). The pharmacist gave my dad the pills and he paid. My mom came back and took a look at the pills and immediately wanted to know why he'd bought that. My dad told her that my grandma had asked for that for arthritis. My mom said that she was getting mad and asking why my grandma wanted that for arthritis. She wanted to know how that was going to help. My dad didn't understand and finally took a look at the pills and discovered they were Viagara! He explained to my mom about how he had asked for "miraculous pills" and the pharmacist gave him those. When she told me about this all I could do was, "Bwah, ha, ha!" I'm sooooo glad I wasn't there because I'd have fallen down laughing. My dad took them back, explained, and the pharmacist also had a good laugh. My poor dad. We were laughing at him so much. Oh, and apparently you don't need a prescription to buy Viagara in Mexico. Why am I not surprised?
feeling: I laughed too much today
listening to: Fiona Apple (Across the Universe)
what I should be doing instead of blogging: sleeping, I guess
My parents went to Juarez yesterday and my grandma asked them to bring her some of those miraculous pills. My mom was shopping around for something and my dad went to the pharmacist and asked for "Pastillas Milagrosas" (miraculous pills). The pharmacist gave my dad the pills and he paid. My mom came back and took a look at the pills and immediately wanted to know why he'd bought that. My dad told her that my grandma had asked for that for arthritis. My mom said that she was getting mad and asking why my grandma wanted that for arthritis. She wanted to know how that was going to help. My dad didn't understand and finally took a look at the pills and discovered they were Viagara! He explained to my mom about how he had asked for "miraculous pills" and the pharmacist gave him those. When she told me about this all I could do was, "Bwah, ha, ha!" I'm sooooo glad I wasn't there because I'd have fallen down laughing. My dad took them back, explained, and the pharmacist also had a good laugh. My poor dad. We were laughing at him so much. Oh, and apparently you don't need a prescription to buy Viagara in Mexico. Why am I not surprised?
feeling: I laughed too much today
listening to: Fiona Apple (Across the Universe)
what I should be doing instead of blogging: sleeping, I guess
Thursday, July 07, 2005
sesame road
I'd heard about the "Sesame Road" album since a while back now. I just couldn't find it. Then I forgot about it. It is an album with Sesame Street characters singing Beatles songs. Isn't that cute? I remembered today because I have quite a few Beatles songs on my iPod and Brianna really likes singing along to them. I remembered the album and found it on Amazon. They have everything, don't they? I think the kids will really like it and I think the songs are adorable. Plus if you like The Beatles like I do and have little ones, this is a must have. Get this. . .
"Letter B" (for "Let it Be")
"Hey Food" (for "Hey Jude")
Even the cover is like Abbey Road. How cute is that? Anyway, I'll let you know how we all like it. Have I ever mentioned that my first choice for my blog title was "Strawberry Fields"? It was taken. But I digress. . .Hope you're having a good day!
feeling: HOT
listening to: The Black Crows (Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds)
what I should be doing instead of blogging: finish packing for Brianna
Tuesday, July 05, 2005
are you more. . . . . . ?
We had a great fourth of July weekend. Hope you did the same. The only thing is that now I have to go back to work and I'm not looking forward to that. I'll post some pictures taken this weekend once I get them sorted. Meanwhile, I found this at Gossip Lounge. Play along if you'd like. . . . . .
Are you more. . .
01) A person who could dance all night at a club or a person who would probably end up sitting, drinking, and watching others dance?
At a club, definately dancing. At someplace like a wedding, I like to watch. I like to see people being silly and having a good time.
02) Left brain or right brain?
Left, I guess.
03) Chocolate covered almonds or honey roasted peanuts?
I like almonds more than peanuts, so I'll have to go with the chocolate covered almonds. I'm not one of those chocolate crazed girls, but still.
04) Apt to speak in the most descriptive manner possible or apt to speak in the most concise manner possible?
Most descriptive. I tend to talk too much and sometimes say more than needed just to make sure people get the picture.
05) Austin Powers or Dr. Evil?
Austin Powers because I think I'm hot and I'm really a big dork, baby. (Heh, heh.)
06) Likely to staple (because it's sure even if hard to remove) or likely to use a paper clip (because it's quick and easily undone)?
Staple. Just to make sure things are not lost.
07) One who would go (or has gone) to a science fiction convention or one who would/will never go to a science fiction convention?
Have never gone to one. Probably will never go.
08) Loving pizza with ALL toppings or loving a pepperoni pizza?
Just pepperoni.
09) A vowel or a consonent?
A vowel. They give a word "personality".
10) Likely to exercise because it's good for you or likely to exercise because you want to look as good as possible?
Pssh, just to look good.
feeling: lazy
listening to: Shakira (La Tortura)
what I should be doing instead of blogging: getting my clothes ready
Are you more. . .
01) A person who could dance all night at a club or a person who would probably end up sitting, drinking, and watching others dance?
At a club, definately dancing. At someplace like a wedding, I like to watch. I like to see people being silly and having a good time.
02) Left brain or right brain?
Left, I guess.
03) Chocolate covered almonds or honey roasted peanuts?
I like almonds more than peanuts, so I'll have to go with the chocolate covered almonds. I'm not one of those chocolate crazed girls, but still.
04) Apt to speak in the most descriptive manner possible or apt to speak in the most concise manner possible?
Most descriptive. I tend to talk too much and sometimes say more than needed just to make sure people get the picture.
05) Austin Powers or Dr. Evil?
Austin Powers because I think I'm hot and I'm really a big dork, baby. (Heh, heh.)
06) Likely to staple (because it's sure even if hard to remove) or likely to use a paper clip (because it's quick and easily undone)?
Staple. Just to make sure things are not lost.
07) One who would go (or has gone) to a science fiction convention or one who would/will never go to a science fiction convention?
Have never gone to one. Probably will never go.
08) Loving pizza with ALL toppings or loving a pepperoni pizza?
Just pepperoni.
09) A vowel or a consonent?
A vowel. They give a word "personality".
10) Likely to exercise because it's good for you or likely to exercise because you want to look as good as possible?
Pssh, just to look good.
feeling: lazy
listening to: Shakira (La Tortura)
what I should be doing instead of blogging: getting my clothes ready
Thursday, June 30, 2005
it's HOT
Here's our five day forecast. . .
Thursday
104° / 76°
Clear
Friday
104° / 76°
Clear
Saturday
104° / 75°
Clear
Sunday
102° / 74°
Clear
Monday
100° / 73°
Clear
It's hot and that gets me in a bad mood. Ugh. Getting in the car my hand burns when I touch the seatbelt and the steering wheel. I turn on the air conditioner and it blows steam in my face. My face looks like a tomato. I keep thinking to myself "I live in a different climate. Heat does not affect me. I'm cold. It's freezing." (You know, trying to be mind over matter) It doesn't work too well, though. Plus, I've been mixed up in days all week. I thought today was Friday. Why can't I be off in a pool somewhere sipping lemonade?
feeling: HOT
listening to: Garbage (Bad Boyfriend)
what I should be doing instead of blogging: uh, I can't think of anything other than trying to stay cool.
Thursday
104° / 76°
Clear
Friday
104° / 76°
Clear
Saturday
104° / 75°
Clear
Sunday
102° / 74°
Clear
Monday
100° / 73°
Clear
It's hot and that gets me in a bad mood. Ugh. Getting in the car my hand burns when I touch the seatbelt and the steering wheel. I turn on the air conditioner and it blows steam in my face. My face looks like a tomato. I keep thinking to myself "I live in a different climate. Heat does not affect me. I'm cold. It's freezing." (You know, trying to be mind over matter) It doesn't work too well, though. Plus, I've been mixed up in days all week. I thought today was Friday. Why can't I be off in a pool somewhere sipping lemonade?
feeling: HOT
listening to: Garbage (Bad Boyfriend)
what I should be doing instead of blogging: uh, I can't think of anything other than trying to stay cool.
Wednesday, June 29, 2005
birthday calculator
I just found this through Tom's site. . . .
Here's my birthday calculator. . . .
You were born on a Sunday
under the astrological sign Cancer.
Your Life path number is 5.
The Julian calendar date of your birth is 2442970.5.
The golden number for 1976 is 1.
The epact number for 1976 is -1.
The year 1976 was a leap year.
As of 6/29/2005 4:57:11 PM CDT
You are 28 years old.
You are 347 months old.
You are 1,511 weeks old.
You are 10,580 days old.
You are 253,936 hours old.
You are 15,236,217 minutes old.
You are 914,173,031 seconds old.
There are 12 days till your next birthday
on which your cake will have 29 candles on it.
Those 29 candles produce 29 BTU's,
or 7,308 calories of heat (that's only 7.3080 food Calories!) .
You can boil 3.31 US ounces of water with that many candles.
Your birthstone is Ruby
The Mystical properties of Ruby
Ruby is said to open one's heart to love.
Some lists consider these stones to be your birthstone. (Birthstone lists come from Jewlers, Tibet, Ayurvedic Indian medicine, and other sources)
Carnelian
Your birth tree is
Fir Tree, the Mysterious
Extraordinary taste, dignity, cultivated airs, loves anything beautiful, moody, stubborn, tends to egoism but cares for those close to it,rather modest, very ambitious, talented, industrious uncontent lover, many friends, many foes, very reliable.
There are 179 days till Christmas 2005!
The moon's phase on the day you were
born was full.
Get yours here.
Here's my birthday calculator. . . .
You were born on a Sunday
under the astrological sign Cancer.
Your Life path number is 5.
The Julian calendar date of your birth is 2442970.5.
The golden number for 1976 is 1.
The epact number for 1976 is -1.
The year 1976 was a leap year.
As of 6/29/2005 4:57:11 PM CDT
You are 28 years old.
You are 347 months old.
You are 1,511 weeks old.
You are 10,580 days old.
You are 253,936 hours old.
You are 15,236,217 minutes old.
You are 914,173,031 seconds old.
There are 12 days till your next birthday
on which your cake will have 29 candles on it.
Those 29 candles produce 29 BTU's,
or 7,308 calories of heat (that's only 7.3080 food Calories!) .
You can boil 3.31 US ounces of water with that many candles.
Your birthstone is Ruby
The Mystical properties of Ruby
Ruby is said to open one's heart to love.
Some lists consider these stones to be your birthstone. (Birthstone lists come from Jewlers, Tibet, Ayurvedic Indian medicine, and other sources)
Carnelian
Your birth tree is
Fir Tree, the Mysterious
Extraordinary taste, dignity, cultivated airs, loves anything beautiful, moody, stubborn, tends to egoism but cares for those close to it,rather modest, very ambitious, talented, industrious uncontent lover, many friends, many foes, very reliable.
There are 179 days till Christmas 2005!
The moon's phase on the day you were
born was full.
Get yours here.
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