If I had the knack for keeping fish alive, I'd name this one Frederick.
6 years ago
12.30.2009
12.29.2009
So...tired...
I know that there are people out there (and you may be one of them)
who work longer, crazier hours than I do, but I am exhausted today.
Going into work at 6:30 a.m. and not being able to leave until after 6:30 p.m. is a bit much for me. It's moments like these that I wish I had a desk job. Being on my feet for that long, running back and forth is not my idea of a good time.
Apparently that realization hasn't become widely known though, since I am scheduled to do it on Thursday too.
who work longer, crazier hours than I do, but I am exhausted today.
Going into work at 6:30 a.m. and not being able to leave until after 6:30 p.m. is a bit much for me. It's moments like these that I wish I had a desk job. Being on my feet for that long, running back and forth is not my idea of a good time.
Apparently that realization hasn't become widely known though, since I am scheduled to do it on Thursday too.
12.26.2009
Twilight for Mormons
I stole this from my cousin's blog.
I think it is hilarious, and ironically it stars a friend of mine from my ward. :)
http://www.vimeo.com/8009598
I think it is hilarious, and ironically it stars a friend of mine from my ward. :)
http://www.vimeo.com/8009598
12.25.2009
Firm Resolve
Some people make New Years Resolutions. I do not.
That is to say, I don't start making resolutions at the beginning of the year.
I feel that we should be constantly making resolutions all the time, whatever time of year it is. I'm not going to save up all these "I should do this/work on that/try this" things so I can start them January 1st. If something is worth doing, it's worth doing now (or at least thinking about and working toward).
I have a lot of things I am working on in my life right now. They aren't new. With the exception of one, which is to get my passport in order for my trip to Germany.
I feel New Years Resolutions (if you make them) are private unless you don't want them to be. I don't really like it when people ask what mine are (or what they are for others for that matter) because I think it is incredibly personal. If I should happen to not follow through with one of them, I don't necessarily want you and your dog thinking "Didn't she say she was going to work on that this year?" Maybe that's just me and my paranoia of being judged all the time, but that's how I feel.
Maybe I should resolve not to be so paranoid...
That is to say, I don't start making resolutions at the beginning of the year.
I feel that we should be constantly making resolutions all the time, whatever time of year it is. I'm not going to save up all these "I should do this/work on that/try this" things so I can start them January 1st. If something is worth doing, it's worth doing now (or at least thinking about and working toward).
I have a lot of things I am working on in my life right now. They aren't new. With the exception of one, which is to get my passport in order for my trip to Germany.
I feel New Years Resolutions (if you make them) are private unless you don't want them to be. I don't really like it when people ask what mine are (or what they are for others for that matter) because I think it is incredibly personal. If I should happen to not follow through with one of them, I don't necessarily want you and your dog thinking "Didn't she say she was going to work on that this year?" Maybe that's just me and my paranoia of being judged all the time, but that's how I feel.
Maybe I should resolve not to be so paranoid...
O Tannenbaum
Being the festive females that we are, Kelly and I purchased our Christmas tree the first weekend in December, looking forward to a long month of enjoying the beauty and splendor of the season through its twinkling lights and fresh pine smell that we both love so much.
We eagerly decorated it, placed gifts beneath it and reveled in the beauty that was ours to behold.
That is until time came slowly knocking on our door. Or, not necessarily our door, but on the tree trunk. Our lovely tree, though technically already dead, kicked the bucket. The branches sagged, the needles drooped and the whole thing became a crisp fire hazard. The bottom branches were now grazing the floor and the whole scene looked pretty sad and depressing.
So what does one do to remedy this tragedy?
Well I don't know about you, but I move the ornaments, garland and lights from the bottom branches up a few inches and lop those pesky twigs off!
The results were immediate. Although still very, crispy, droopy and slightly sad, taking off that bottom weight drastically improved the look of our tree. Which is good being that we hadn't quite made it to Christmas yet. :)
Moral of the story: Wait to buy your Christmas tree, even if you're excited.
We eagerly decorated it, placed gifts beneath it and reveled in the beauty that was ours to behold.
That is until time came slowly knocking on our door. Or, not necessarily our door, but on the tree trunk. Our lovely tree, though technically already dead, kicked the bucket. The branches sagged, the needles drooped and the whole thing became a crisp fire hazard. The bottom branches were now grazing the floor and the whole scene looked pretty sad and depressing.
So what does one do to remedy this tragedy?
Well I don't know about you, but I move the ornaments, garland and lights from the bottom branches up a few inches and lop those pesky twigs off!
The results were immediate. Although still very, crispy, droopy and slightly sad, taking off that bottom weight drastically improved the look of our tree. Which is good being that we hadn't quite made it to Christmas yet. :)
Moral of the story: Wait to buy your Christmas tree, even if you're excited.
Taters
I like to try new things.
Restaurants, movies, books, recipes, dance moves, fashion choices, etc...
So to help me with one of these areas, I use a website called allrecipes.com for my various recipe needs, and it hasn't let me down, not for the cookie recipes I've tried, the chicken and pork, the cakes turned out great, it just hasn't let me down.
Until yesterday that is. My garlic and rosemary mashed potatoes that I made for our Christmas Eve dinner, while earning decent points in overall taste, had its ratings plummet in the texture department. They were something akin to paste. And not just any paste, the really, really sticky kind that even the weird kid in your kindergarten class wouldn't even eat.
I think I'll revert back to my original mashed potato prowess.
Restaurants, movies, books, recipes, dance moves, fashion choices, etc...
So to help me with one of these areas, I use a website called allrecipes.com for my various recipe needs, and it hasn't let me down, not for the cookie recipes I've tried, the chicken and pork, the cakes turned out great, it just hasn't let me down.
Until yesterday that is. My garlic and rosemary mashed potatoes that I made for our Christmas Eve dinner, while earning decent points in overall taste, had its ratings plummet in the texture department. They were something akin to paste. And not just any paste, the really, really sticky kind that even the weird kid in your kindergarten class wouldn't even eat.
I think I'll revert back to my original mashed potato prowess.
12.22.2009
Post Christmas Blues?
How is it that I have never heard of those before?
Honestly, this is the first year I have heard that term, and now I'm hearing it everywhere.
I personally have been having a difficult time getting into the "Christmas Spirit" this year. Not to say that I don't love the season and all it means, it just doesn't really feel like Christmas is 3 days away (which it is).
I am no Scrooge, nor a Grinch (though I have been called both within the last month for various reasons). I will not say "Bah humbug", steal your tree or your last can of "Who Hash", I'll even leave your roast beast alone. I just want to have it hit me that this thing is really happening.
Forget "Post" Christmas Blues...I have always tried to be ahead of the game. Let's get those blues out of the way early.
Honestly, this is the first year I have heard that term, and now I'm hearing it everywhere.
I personally have been having a difficult time getting into the "Christmas Spirit" this year. Not to say that I don't love the season and all it means, it just doesn't really feel like Christmas is 3 days away (which it is).
I am no Scrooge, nor a Grinch (though I have been called both within the last month for various reasons). I will not say "Bah humbug", steal your tree or your last can of "Who Hash", I'll even leave your roast beast alone. I just want to have it hit me that this thing is really happening.
Forget "Post" Christmas Blues...I have always tried to be ahead of the game. Let's get those blues out of the way early.
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