Monday, April 30, 2007
Sunday, April 29, 2007
I gots a box, now I need some back
As promised, a picture from my pinhole camera. 
Well, it is my pinhole camera. However, it is actually my digital placed inside my pinhole as we could not get the items needed to make my baby work properly. Based on this photo, I am excited about getting all the needed items. Yesterday was a busy family day. We went to Wolf camera. They were not the nicest people. We mentioned pinhole camera and we got a look like we were idiots for not using the latest technology. Hello, this is an art, and pinhole is an art as well. We were sent to Precision Camera.
Due to a Bug falling asleep in the car and being spontaneous, we went to Barton Creek Mall. This is a trek for us. I used to work close by there, but since getting my current job, anything more than 5 miles seems so.very.far. And since gas prices hit 2.79, we decided it was time for a road trip - please note sarcasm. One of the reasons we went to the mall was due to the Apple Store - I am trying to decide if I NEED a shuffle for my walks, and we needed to look up the address for Precision Camera and they are hooked up to the internet. See, I have a point here.
The people at Precision Camera were awesome. The minute we mentioned the camera they were intrigued. We brought it in (as we were prepared and had it in the car) and the first comment was "this looks exciting". Long story short, or well not as long, we need to purchase a backing from polaroid. This isn't bad, but it is $200. Then we will be set up. Sweetie is very excited about it. I love it. MIL came over last night and he went on and on about how he can't wait to see what I do when we have it fully functional. And then we laughed as he gave it to me at the start of the CPA process and it is the exact opposite of what he is getting me when I pass all four sections. When I pass, I get what the bitches so nicely refer to as a BAMF, a digital SLR.
After our fun, we needed a nap. All three of us are suffering from bad allergies, they are allergies and nothing more. I honestly think that is the case, all snot is clear with my group - I know TMI. But I cannot help but worry. And I am pretty sure Bug lost one of her tubes yesterday and she has been complaining about her ear. Ugh.
Today has been our normal errands and a family walk. Tomorrow starts my CPA review. I am nervous, but also excited. It is just a matter of getting our schedule in sync. Sweetie is beyond helpful and offering any help that will ensure success. I need to make sure to send off my "may I please take the CPA test" form with my $75. It is so silly. I am already approved application wise, but I have to fill out this form each time before I plan to sit. Such is life.
Close call there, Alias started coming on the TV. Sweetie HATES Alias. I had to change it fast, lol.
Well, it is my pinhole camera. However, it is actually my digital placed inside my pinhole as we could not get the items needed to make my baby work properly. Based on this photo, I am excited about getting all the needed items. Yesterday was a busy family day. We went to Wolf camera. They were not the nicest people. We mentioned pinhole camera and we got a look like we were idiots for not using the latest technology. Hello, this is an art, and pinhole is an art as well. We were sent to Precision Camera.Due to a Bug falling asleep in the car and being spontaneous, we went to Barton Creek Mall. This is a trek for us. I used to work close by there, but since getting my current job, anything more than 5 miles seems so.very.far. And since gas prices hit 2.79, we decided it was time for a road trip - please note sarcasm. One of the reasons we went to the mall was due to the Apple Store - I am trying to decide if I NEED a shuffle for my walks, and we needed to look up the address for Precision Camera and they are hooked up to the internet. See, I have a point here.
The people at Precision Camera were awesome. The minute we mentioned the camera they were intrigued. We brought it in (as we were prepared and had it in the car) and the first comment was "this looks exciting". Long story short, or well not as long, we need to purchase a backing from polaroid. This isn't bad, but it is $200. Then we will be set up. Sweetie is very excited about it. I love it. MIL came over last night and he went on and on about how he can't wait to see what I do when we have it fully functional. And then we laughed as he gave it to me at the start of the CPA process and it is the exact opposite of what he is getting me when I pass all four sections. When I pass, I get what the bitches so nicely refer to as a BAMF, a digital SLR.
After our fun, we needed a nap. All three of us are suffering from bad allergies, they are allergies and nothing more. I honestly think that is the case, all snot is clear with my group - I know TMI. But I cannot help but worry. And I am pretty sure Bug lost one of her tubes yesterday and she has been complaining about her ear. Ugh.Today has been our normal errands and a family walk. Tomorrow starts my CPA review. I am nervous, but also excited. It is just a matter of getting our schedule in sync. Sweetie is beyond helpful and offering any help that will ensure success. I need to make sure to send off my "may I please take the CPA test" form with my $75. It is so silly. I am already approved application wise, but I have to fill out this form each time before I plan to sit. Such is life.
Close call there, Alias started coming on the TV. Sweetie HATES Alias. I had to change it fast, lol.
Friday, April 27, 2007
Happy Birthday SPF
This week Kristine wants us to celebrate SPF's 2nd b-day. We are to pose in front of our fridge while showing two.
I have my fingers in a peace sign, you just can't see them.
I am so very ready for this weekend. I am starting to feel better finally. I don't know exactly what we are going to do this weekend, other than going to to the camera store and getting a frame for Sweetie's newest piece of artwork. I cannot wait to display it. Other than that I need to clean the house and prepare myself for the routine of studying again. I also have to walk this weekend, must practice for Mother's Day weekend.
Oh and I have to share this picture, this is Bug at the ENT on Tuesday. She was so big in the chair.
I hope everyone has a great weekend. I am off to get some Peproni Rolls, yummy.
I have my fingers in a peace sign, you just can't see them.I am so very ready for this weekend. I am starting to feel better finally. I don't know exactly what we are going to do this weekend, other than going to to the camera store and getting a frame for Sweetie's newest piece of artwork. I cannot wait to display it. Other than that I need to clean the house and prepare myself for the routine of studying again. I also have to walk this weekend, must practice for Mother's Day weekend.
Oh and I have to share this picture, this is Bug at the ENT on Tuesday. She was so big in the chair.
I hope everyone has a great weekend. I am off to get some Peproni Rolls, yummy.
Thursday, April 26, 2007
Pee Pee in the Potty!!!
Guess who went pee pee on the potty this morning? Uh Huh, my Bug. Who is so very awesome? My Bug! I won't bore you with the mom talk, but I have to share. We have not started the potty training officially. We have a kid's potty to get her interest and we let her sit on it whenever she wants, but no expectations. This morning she wanted her diaper off and she went to her bathroom on her own, and peed. So very excited. We are going out tonight to get some panties so we are prepared. She told me that she wants pink, blue, and princess, but no purple. She is really getting big.
The last two weeks have been crazy at work. I am finally caught up. well, kinda caught up. I have plenty still to do. But the main project that I was cleaning up is clean. Now I can get back to my monthly financials.
CPA review is ready to start, password received and works. YAY. Starting Monday, I will have 7 weeks of professor led studies and then 6 weeks of self study to review what I still don't know. I have to admit, I am a little scared. I have not looked at this stuff in so long. And so much has happened in my life since then that I think I forgot everything. If only what I do in the real world in accounting was on the test. Nope, it is mostly things from school and what those in audit firms should know. Oh well, such is life. I just want that 75.
This weekend we are going to Wolf Camera to get the needed items for my pinhole camera. Sweetie told me that he loves my photography and that is why he bought it for me. I cannot wait to experiment with it. No worries, I will scan the results.
Did I mention that I am tired of being tired? Well, I am!
The last two weeks have been crazy at work. I am finally caught up. well, kinda caught up. I have plenty still to do. But the main project that I was cleaning up is clean. Now I can get back to my monthly financials.
CPA review is ready to start, password received and works. YAY. Starting Monday, I will have 7 weeks of professor led studies and then 6 weeks of self study to review what I still don't know. I have to admit, I am a little scared. I have not looked at this stuff in so long. And so much has happened in my life since then that I think I forgot everything. If only what I do in the real world in accounting was on the test. Nope, it is mostly things from school and what those in audit firms should know. Oh well, such is life. I just want that 75.
This weekend we are going to Wolf Camera to get the needed items for my pinhole camera. Sweetie told me that he loves my photography and that is why he bought it for me. I cannot wait to experiment with it. No worries, I will scan the results.
Did I mention that I am tired of being tired? Well, I am!
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
motivate me
Do you know what ticks me off? I blog all day at work. Meaning that I will write some, then when I get a chance an hour or so later, I will add more. I was in such a mode to leave for my Bug that I closed all my programs and windows - without saving. Post gone. So I start over. And damn, I had some good stuff in that one.
Today's focus has been on motivation. I need to come up with motivating tactics to get me to eat right and exercise. For example, if I exercise for a day - what can I get/do? Or if I eat right how do I reward myself? I know that the way I feel should be enough, but it just isn't. The only real time I have for exercise is the mornings. This means that I need to get out of bed. That is the problem. I read that it works for some people to only allow themselves to shower or put on makeup if they exercise. It is about making yourself do something that you feel you need only if you follow through with your exercise commitment. So that is what I have to figure out, what is my thing that would make me get out of bed and exercise?
And good news on the CPA front. At least I hope it is good. They are looking into why I don't know my password. No worries, I have the book so I can start regardless.
OK I am so very tired today. Almost falling asleep at my desk. That is no good. I am off to take a shower and hit the hay early. No chatting with the bitches tonight, sorry girls - catch you next week.
Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Back to Reality
My weekend was so very fun. Now it is time to get back to reality. Yesterday was busy at work. Honestly, it is crazy. Nothing I cannot handle as I was lucky enough to be able to leave on time. I don't mind crazy days when you still get a lunch and don't have to work late. Last night it was obvious that the weekend of little sleep caught up to me. I was exhausted.
This morning I got to sleep in a little as Bug had a ENT appointment at 9. All is good. We go back in another 4 months. He expects for one if not both of the tubes to be out at that point. We will continue to go to him to make sure the fluid does not build back up. He said we may need to put them back in during the winter. Bug is getting so big. She asked me to do her hair this morning, walked into the examination room, asked to sit in the big chair alone, and didn't say a word when anyone put anything in her ears. She is the best.
Next week my CPA review starts. YIKES. I am very excited. However, I am still lacking my CDs and username and password to log in. It is all good. I also need to schedule the actual test.
Three weeks until Chuys/Daisy/Mother's Day. I can do it. Diet wise, I want to get back on the beach. However, due to the BB, I did not go to the store yet. I did get a good phase 2 lunch today; chef salad, fruit, yogurt, and a sobe lean. Yummy. I am focused on keeping these toe nails as pretty as they are right now - every 10 pound loss = mani/pedi. Sweetie said he would even go with me and get his done. He must love me a TON.
I love being busy, but it means less time to blog or read blogs. Oh well, such is life. I will get back to checking in with everyone as soon as work starts to slow down.
This morning I got to sleep in a little as Bug had a ENT appointment at 9. All is good. We go back in another 4 months. He expects for one if not both of the tubes to be out at that point. We will continue to go to him to make sure the fluid does not build back up. He said we may need to put them back in during the winter. Bug is getting so big. She asked me to do her hair this morning, walked into the examination room, asked to sit in the big chair alone, and didn't say a word when anyone put anything in her ears. She is the best.
Next week my CPA review starts. YIKES. I am very excited. However, I am still lacking my CDs and username and password to log in. It is all good. I also need to schedule the actual test.
Three weeks until Chuys/Daisy/Mother's Day. I can do it. Diet wise, I want to get back on the beach. However, due to the BB, I did not go to the store yet. I did get a good phase 2 lunch today; chef salad, fruit, yogurt, and a sobe lean. Yummy. I am focused on keeping these toe nails as pretty as they are right now - every 10 pound loss = mani/pedi. Sweetie said he would even go with me and get his done. He must love me a TON.
I love being busy, but it means less time to blog or read blogs. Oh well, such is life. I will get back to checking in with everyone as soon as work starts to slow down.
Sunday, April 22, 2007
Lost my Blowout Virginity
I am home. I survived my first blog blowout. I had a blast. As two nights of drinking and little sleep gets to this 'ol girl, I will bullet for now and fill in the blanks later.~I got my first Manicure/Pedicure - it was awesome. I am now going to go back for every 10 pounds I lose.
~We went out to get tattoos and were unsuccessful as we could not find a tattoo parlor in Cypress Texas.
~Those who attended Friday night are now known to Carrie's BIL according to our bra color.
~TBG brings pretty smokes. I had me a pink, shhhhh don't tell Mom.
~Chocolate pasties are attached with peanut butter.
~TBG makes yummy hovas.
~These bitches fart and burp in front of people, less Kami - of course. And I love it.
~ I got to meet Grandma K - she was awesome. I want to be as hip as she is when I am in my 80s.
~We ate lunch at a restaurant owned by Austinites. Cracked me up.
~You cannot believe how LONG grown women can discuss/laugh/snort about things of an anal nature. They cracked my shit right up - no pun intended.
~My outfit was successful in being comfy and showing off the girls.
~We did end up with tattoos - however, the temp kind. Found out Sweetie, in spite of his arachnophobia, finds a spider on a boob quite sexy.
~I did karaoke - yep, Kami and I sang "never gonna get it" - and we SUCKED!
~Tammy was AWESOME with her karaoke.
~When I miss Sweetie, I drink his favorite beer.
~We met a cool cop in the wee hours of the morning at Whataburger. He was nice and put up with and did not arrest us.
OK there is much more. I promise to post more later, along with more photos. Sweetie had an awesome weekend too. We missed each other so much, but the fun was much needed/appreciated. And Sweetie bought me a pin-hole camera that they sold at his event. I cannot wait to use it.
Now I must go and love on my Sweetie. I missed that man.
Thursday, April 19, 2007
Packing
I sit on my bed, computer in lap, of course. Bug is next to me and we are watching the news. OK she isn't watching she is playing with a sticker. She is a night owl. I am grateful for this tonight. It is nice to have a little buddy to help me. I packed. Well, all but my camera - which is charging, toiletries, and a final run down to make sure I have everything on my list. Must remember cash to pay for the limo - told you it would be random tonight.Sweetie left this afternoon for an awesome Design experience. He was so cute and called me several times on his way. I already miss him. In our 9 years of marriage, we have been apart very few nights. But absence makes the heart grow stronger, right? I saw him during lunch to say goodbye and that was simply wonderful.
So, tomorrow. Tomorrow I meet these cyber-friends. I cannot wait. I need a party weekend. I am so excited. My camera will get a ton of use.
Expect a long update when I get back. For now, I am going to snuggle my little person. Damn, I am going to miss her.
Wednesday, April 18, 2007
Blogger Be Nice
Guess what came today?
UGH I am trying to post a picture of my new blogger blowout shirt, but it is not working. It is awesome.
I know, another short post. You see, my Sweetie leaves tomorrow afternoon and I am soaking up as much of him as I can. Longer post to come.
Monday, April 16, 2007
Stoppin' in for a quickie
Just a quick post to say that all is good. Weekend was busy. Between family night, helping SIL#2 move part 1, Sweetie's guy night, helping SIL#2 move part 2, and Sweetie working crazy hours, I have been a tad busy. The weekend was good, don't get me wrong. I just miss my husband. And, silly me, since I will be out of town this weekend, I want to spend time with him before I go.
I have my list of everything to do before Friday and what I need to pack. I think I will do some shopping during lunch tomorrow.
That is all. I just got bug to sleep and I think I will take my own advice. I am fighting allergies/cold. I REFUSE to be sick this weekend. I just hate going to sleep before Sweetie gets home. Blah, blah I say.
I have my list of everything to do before Friday and what I need to pack. I think I will do some shopping during lunch tomorrow.
That is all. I just got bug to sleep and I think I will take my own advice. I am fighting allergies/cold. I REFUSE to be sick this weekend. I just hate going to sleep before Sweetie gets home. Blah, blah I say.
Thursday, April 12, 2007
SPF: You
SPF this week : You - Throw a bunch of your STUFF together and show us “YOU”.
OK so while this is not the complete me, I think I did pretty good considering the two minutes I spent gathering items. What do we have here? First the background are my Swell Sheets - love them. The stage is my laptop - that is so me. Left back is the lunchbox that MotoDiva made me for my b-day, my running training book, my Garmin training watch, and my CatBus (My Friend Totoro). The front has a stone with "hope" on it, bath salts, my alpha omega prayer box necklace from Sweetie (love note inside so I have it close to my heart at all times), and a candle. I think that will about do it. That is me.
Didja play?
OK so while this is not the complete me, I think I did pretty good considering the two minutes I spent gathering items. What do we have here? First the background are my Swell Sheets - love them. The stage is my laptop - that is so me. Left back is the lunchbox that MotoDiva made me for my b-day, my running training book, my Garmin training watch, and my CatBus (My Friend Totoro). The front has a stone with "hope" on it, bath salts, my alpha omega prayer box necklace from Sweetie (love note inside so I have it close to my heart at all times), and a candle. I think that will about do it. That is me.
Didja play?
Countdown begins
I realize that the decongestant in my allergy medicine makes me sad. Not depressed fully, but I see the hole and am trying with all my might to side step it. Last night I was on the couch not wanting to move. Sweetie and I planned to get caught up on the laundry. However, when he saw me on the couch he knew I wasn't feeling all that chipper. So he suggested we run to the mall. Mostly to get me out of the house and focused on other things. Well, as he knows me best, it did work. By the time we got back it was time for the Bitches chat and that completed my "get in a good mood" process.
Today it is hitting me that next week at this time I am going to be so very distracted as I will be preparing to leave for the Blowout. My to-do lists are swimming in my head. What do I want to wear? I ordered my t-shirt for the event, but we don't actually wear these when we go out. I might wear it for the drive down there. Do I want a manicure before? A pedicure? What all should I pack? Do I want a new bag? I have read many of these women's blogs and chatted with them. But I do not truly know them. What if they don't like me? How could they not, I am me. What if I don't like them? How could I not, they are hilarious. See how a girl can freak out?
At SXSW Sweetie got some stickers. They represent what you"do". Some are designers, programmers, and an accounting one (the one with the martini - hahaha I am so very funny - see how could they not love me). Anyway, there was also a blogger one. Yes, I am a blogger. For close to three years now I have blogged. Why do I blog? I started because Sweetie had a blog and I was trying to get closer to him. Then I got addicted.
Those who do not blog, do not understand. DarkDiva told us on Saturday that she does not "do blogs". She does not have one and she does not read them. That is cool. She said that she doesn't care how many times someone has a bowel movement. That made me laugh. Sweetie says there are basically two kinds of blogs - 1) those that have a theme (like politics or design) and 2) feed your cat blogs. These are blogs that say when they fed their cat. Yes, I have a "feed my cat" blog. I tell you about my life without a set agenda or theme - other than the theme being me, but it is all about me.
I first blogged as a way to set goals for people to read and maybe make me stick to them - HA what a concept. Then I used it to journal my pregnancy. Now I use it to document my highs and lows with my depression and Graves', being a working mom, and other nonsense. I do not alter what I write because of who might read, though I try not to rant too much about people I love. I am who I am here. And yes, when you are a blogger, you think in terms of what you want to write about next. BestFriend is officially a blogger now :-)
I am not a high profile blogger. I do not receive many comments. No pity party here. I love every comment I receive, but since I don't write for you, I don't expect a comment. But something funny happened along the way in this blogging journey, I met people. I met people I would have never met. I first met Katie on the Expecting board over on ivillage. One of the threads discussed blogs. So, I found her her site. Through her, MamaBee found me. She was the first one to ever blogroll me and I love that. I found the bitches through Katie too. One day she had a "way back Wednesday" photo posted. It was an assignment from TKW. Through reading comments and then reading their sites, I found some wonderful women. The Bitches, it is not a negative term, are the ones I get to meet next week. NEXT WEEK. I cannot wait to put faces and voices to the blogs and photos that I have seen. I am so excited.
Even more importantly, I cannot wait to go. This will be my longest journey alone. I am so excited. All me, baby. All about me doing scary things. All about bringing out the real Missy.
Because it is important, I went to the bank during lunch. No the bank is not the important part, the lunch was. There is a Delaware Subs there so I thought I would try it. While it was good, it was not as good as Thundercloud. Just an FYI.
Walking should pick back up on Monday. My leg is doing so much better, but it is still tender and I hit the scabbing phase. Yucky. Then I will have 4 weeks until Chuys and Daisy. AWESOME. I have not fully decided if after my 5ks if I am going to focus on being a really fast walker or try my attempt at running. I have a spreadsheet on each option. I know, I know, it is how I am.
CPA review is coming up soon and I am so very excited. I know that is sick. But I do love to learn.
And, of course, I am interrupted by work. Ok more later.
Today it is hitting me that next week at this time I am going to be so very distracted as I will be preparing to leave for the Blowout. My to-do lists are swimming in my head. What do I want to wear? I ordered my t-shirt for the event, but we don't actually wear these when we go out. I might wear it for the drive down there. Do I want a manicure before? A pedicure? What all should I pack? Do I want a new bag? I have read many of these women's blogs and chatted with them. But I do not truly know them. What if they don't like me? How could they not, I am me. What if I don't like them? How could I not, they are hilarious. See how a girl can freak out?
At SXSW Sweetie got some stickers. They represent what you"do". Some are designers, programmers, and an accounting one (the one with the martini - hahaha I am so very funny - see how could they not love me). Anyway, there was also a blogger one. Yes, I am a blogger. For close to three years now I have blogged. Why do I blog? I started because Sweetie had a blog and I was trying to get closer to him. Then I got addicted.
Those who do not blog, do not understand. DarkDiva told us on Saturday that she does not "do blogs". She does not have one and she does not read them. That is cool. She said that she doesn't care how many times someone has a bowel movement. That made me laugh. Sweetie says there are basically two kinds of blogs - 1) those that have a theme (like politics or design) and 2) feed your cat blogs. These are blogs that say when they fed their cat. Yes, I have a "feed my cat" blog. I tell you about my life without a set agenda or theme - other than the theme being me, but it is all about me.
I first blogged as a way to set goals for people to read and maybe make me stick to them - HA what a concept. Then I used it to journal my pregnancy. Now I use it to document my highs and lows with my depression and Graves', being a working mom, and other nonsense. I do not alter what I write because of who might read, though I try not to rant too much about people I love. I am who I am here. And yes, when you are a blogger, you think in terms of what you want to write about next. BestFriend is officially a blogger now :-)
I am not a high profile blogger. I do not receive many comments. No pity party here. I love every comment I receive, but since I don't write for you, I don't expect a comment. But something funny happened along the way in this blogging journey, I met people. I met people I would have never met. I first met Katie on the Expecting board over on ivillage. One of the threads discussed blogs. So, I found her her site. Through her, MamaBee found me. She was the first one to ever blogroll me and I love that. I found the bitches through Katie too. One day she had a "way back Wednesday" photo posted. It was an assignment from TKW. Through reading comments and then reading their sites, I found some wonderful women. The Bitches, it is not a negative term, are the ones I get to meet next week. NEXT WEEK. I cannot wait to put faces and voices to the blogs and photos that I have seen. I am so excited.
Even more importantly, I cannot wait to go. This will be my longest journey alone. I am so excited. All me, baby. All about me doing scary things. All about bringing out the real Missy.
Because it is important, I went to the bank during lunch. No the bank is not the important part, the lunch was. There is a Delaware Subs there so I thought I would try it. While it was good, it was not as good as Thundercloud. Just an FYI.
Walking should pick back up on Monday. My leg is doing so much better, but it is still tender and I hit the scabbing phase. Yucky. Then I will have 4 weeks until Chuys and Daisy. AWESOME. I have not fully decided if after my 5ks if I am going to focus on being a really fast walker or try my attempt at running. I have a spreadsheet on each option. I know, I know, it is how I am.
CPA review is coming up soon and I am so very excited. I know that is sick. But I do love to learn.
And, of course, I am interrupted by work. Ok more later.
Tuesday, April 10, 2007
randomness out of my brain
Work has been busy, and will continue to be. I attempted to blog today but did not end up with anything worthwhile in my short bursts of writing. So now I attempt once again. Don't get me wrong, busy is good. And I still like my work, so that is good.
So no walking so far this week. Not sure when I will be able to get back into it. The area around my new tat is very bruised. It looks better than yesterday, so I know it is healing. But I want to make sure that I let it heal and don't irritate it with the friction of walking.
I think allergies just might kill me this year. I woke with a sore throat and headache - yuck. So very tired of allergies. And no worries, while we were freezing for Easter, we should be back to 85 tomorrow. Yes, that does nothing but make everyone sick.
Yes, I am boring tonight. Last night we went to SIL#2's new house. It is perfect for her. Sweetie and I are motivated to work on our flooring. It is going to be a long time before we move. We love our little house and until it is uncomfortably too small, we are staying put. But that doesn't mean we don't want to improve things. And the good news is that with the new CPA plan, we should be able to work on it some even while I study.
The plans for the Blog Blowout are coming along nicely. I am so excited. My vacation request was approved, now onto the long list of "to-do" items before I can skip town.
I know this was short and boring, but it is what it is. I am off to get some snuggles.
So no walking so far this week. Not sure when I will be able to get back into it. The area around my new tat is very bruised. It looks better than yesterday, so I know it is healing. But I want to make sure that I let it heal and don't irritate it with the friction of walking.
I think allergies just might kill me this year. I woke with a sore throat and headache - yuck. So very tired of allergies. And no worries, while we were freezing for Easter, we should be back to 85 tomorrow. Yes, that does nothing but make everyone sick.
Yes, I am boring tonight. Last night we went to SIL#2's new house. It is perfect for her. Sweetie and I are motivated to work on our flooring. It is going to be a long time before we move. We love our little house and until it is uncomfortably too small, we are staying put. But that doesn't mean we don't want to improve things. And the good news is that with the new CPA plan, we should be able to work on it some even while I study.
The plans for the Blog Blowout are coming along nicely. I am so excited. My vacation request was approved, now onto the long list of "to-do" items before I can skip town.
I know this was short and boring, but it is what it is. I am off to get some snuggles.
Saturday, April 07, 2007
Another installment of finding Missy
My oh my, so much to report. Good Friday was a lot of fun. I did not get everything I wanted complete, but that is ok - it was a holiday. Mom and I spent a good portion of the day together, which was very nice. I found a potential dress for SIL#2's wedding. It was 50% off and said it made you look sizes smaller. Well, right on. I had to try it on. I try on the 10, my current size, and it is too big. I try on the 6 as they do not have an 8. And it FITS. What a great ego boost. No wonder they say it makes you look sizes smaller, the sizes are 2 off, lol. Ultimately, I decided to wait on it. But it made me feel fantastic. We then both got our hair cut. I said it was coming. This is my new do: 
And last night was a date night. We had the best time. We had a long dinner, talked, and just enjoyed each other's company. It was perfect. And we found a yellow butterfly bench. Don't you love it. TBG, I know you are jealous :-) 
Then today comes. BestFriend got her first tattoo. MotoDiva, DarkDiva, and I all went for moral support.
Not only did she get the tattoo she wanted, she got two. She is awesome like that. The best part? MotoDiva and I also got the same as BestFriend's second tattoo. We all got Cherry Blossoms on our left thigh. heehee! Sweetie was not shocked that I got another tattoo. And he says it is very sexy. Yes, that brings the total to four tattoos for me. This is my new tat.
MotoDiva still has many more than we do. She is the pro. Look at her while getting her cherry blossom. She is enjoying it way too much.
I am so very lucky to have these women in my life. They are my family and I love them dearly. And I am so proud of you, BestFriend. Year of the Boar!!!
Oh and I have to add, I can't like this weather. This is spring. Sleet and highs in the 30s for Easter is not bueno.
And last night was a date night. We had the best time. We had a long dinner, talked, and just enjoyed each other's company. It was perfect. And we found a yellow butterfly bench. Don't you love it. TBG, I know you are jealous :-) 
Then today comes. BestFriend got her first tattoo. MotoDiva, DarkDiva, and I all went for moral support.
Not only did she get the tattoo she wanted, she got two. She is awesome like that. The best part? MotoDiva and I also got the same as BestFriend's second tattoo. We all got Cherry Blossoms on our left thigh. heehee! Sweetie was not shocked that I got another tattoo. And he says it is very sexy. Yes, that brings the total to four tattoos for me. This is my new tat.
MotoDiva still has many more than we do. She is the pro. Look at her while getting her cherry blossom. She is enjoying it way too much.
I am so very lucky to have these women in my life. They are my family and I love them dearly. And I am so proud of you, BestFriend. Year of the Boar!!!
Oh and I have to add, I can't like this weather. This is spring. Sleet and highs in the 30s for Easter is not bueno.
Wednesday, April 04, 2007
Pulling up my Big-Girl Panties
I tend to want things right away. How can I do it fastest? That usually sets me up for failure. I am here to admit that I am being an adult and being realistic. For the CPA I was going to take all four sections of the CPA in 6 months. Each section requires 100 hours of study. For those of you who hate on math - that is 400 hours of study needed over six months. That boils down to 16 hours needed a week. That is not unheard of. I have studied more than this when I was in school. However, the biggest differences between now and then are 1) a little girl I like to hang out with 2) a relationship with Sweetie that is so much better than ever and I want to spend as much time as I can with him 3) a disease that feeds off stress 4) old enough to know over scheduling leads to failure which will only prolong the wonderful results that much longer.
I am instead doing the slower option. This means I will be testing one section per cycle. The way the test works now is there are two months of a "testing window" followed by a month without testing - when they grade the tests. You can take the four sections in any order and as many as you want in a testing window - as long as you do not repeat a section.
Here is the plan:
April 30th - CPA class begins, as scheduled before. I am taking the Financial Accounting and Reporting section - the hardest one. Why you ask? Because once you pass one section, you only have 18 months to pass the other three. If I take the hardest one and don't pass the 18 months do not start. Plus when I do pass it, and the 18 months begin, I do not have to worry about studying for the hardest portion. See how smart that is? The next available testing window for me is July-August. I plan to test the week of July 23rd (hope to get results in September). I say plan as I have to send in a form, and money of course, to ask to take the test (even though my application is approved and all). However, they only give you 90 days to test once the permission is given. Which means I cannot send in my paperwork until 4/23.
The old way had me studying, like I said, 16 hours a week. This way has me studying 7 and change and meeting the goal of 100 in the 13 weeks. That is doable. I can still work on my flylady, my walking, play with Bug and Sweetie, have dates, have lunch away from the office, and most importantly work on the floors. This also mean that I will not have overlapping classes as the old way would force me to do.
Now don't worry, I already altered my spreadsheet and changed my plans for the "easiest" section for over the holidays. This is not the easy way out, but more doable. I still need to get into a routine with studying and schedules. I just need to focus on passing this first section and not worry that it is going to take a year.
Here my schedule for the remaining three sections:
Audit - week of 10/22/07 - results in December
BEC - week of 1/21/08 - results in March
REG - week of 4/21/08 - results in June
The bottom line is that Bug is getting too big and fun to miss any more time that I need to and I want this test DONE before baby #2. Sweetie is awesome and was totally willing to pitch in with the house and Bug for me to do the fastest option. But that would mean I would miss a lot of Bug's next 6 months. Not to mention a vacation during that time would be difficult. And Sweetie and I are already planning our next adventure.
OK I will have to finish playing with my spreadsheets later. I have a Bug to get and dinner to fix - don't I sound all domestic? HA! Good mood - can't you tell?
I am instead doing the slower option. This means I will be testing one section per cycle. The way the test works now is there are two months of a "testing window" followed by a month without testing - when they grade the tests. You can take the four sections in any order and as many as you want in a testing window - as long as you do not repeat a section.
Here is the plan:
April 30th - CPA class begins, as scheduled before. I am taking the Financial Accounting and Reporting section - the hardest one. Why you ask? Because once you pass one section, you only have 18 months to pass the other three. If I take the hardest one and don't pass the 18 months do not start. Plus when I do pass it, and the 18 months begin, I do not have to worry about studying for the hardest portion. See how smart that is? The next available testing window for me is July-August. I plan to test the week of July 23rd (hope to get results in September). I say plan as I have to send in a form, and money of course, to ask to take the test (even though my application is approved and all). However, they only give you 90 days to test once the permission is given. Which means I cannot send in my paperwork until 4/23.
The old way had me studying, like I said, 16 hours a week. This way has me studying 7 and change and meeting the goal of 100 in the 13 weeks. That is doable. I can still work on my flylady, my walking, play with Bug and Sweetie, have dates, have lunch away from the office, and most importantly work on the floors. This also mean that I will not have overlapping classes as the old way would force me to do.
Now don't worry, I already altered my spreadsheet and changed my plans for the "easiest" section for over the holidays. This is not the easy way out, but more doable. I still need to get into a routine with studying and schedules. I just need to focus on passing this first section and not worry that it is going to take a year.
Here my schedule for the remaining three sections:
Audit - week of 10/22/07 - results in December
BEC - week of 1/21/08 - results in March
REG - week of 4/21/08 - results in June
The bottom line is that Bug is getting too big and fun to miss any more time that I need to and I want this test DONE before baby #2. Sweetie is awesome and was totally willing to pitch in with the house and Bug for me to do the fastest option. But that would mean I would miss a lot of Bug's next 6 months. Not to mention a vacation during that time would be difficult. And Sweetie and I are already planning our next adventure.
OK I will have to finish playing with my spreadsheets later. I have a Bug to get and dinner to fix - don't I sound all domestic? HA! Good mood - can't you tell?
Tuesday, April 03, 2007
Picture This
I sit comfortably in my bed while checking email/statcounter/blogs. Bug and Sweetie are in the computer room when I receive the following instant message:
Sweetie:
I start wonder what is going on when Bug and Sweetie arrive in the room. And this is what he brought me:
Here, a closer look:
And yes, this was a sharpie.
We got her into a shower and most faded at least with a good washing. This parenthood business is crazy. We laughed and laughed. Thank you Bug, for being you and making me laugh. Life is too short to take too seriously.
Sweetie:
"oh no
o
my
god
oh my fucking god
HAHAHAHAHHA
shit"
o
my
god
oh my fucking god
HAHAHAHAHHA
shit"
I start wonder what is going on when Bug and Sweetie arrive in the room. And this is what he brought me:
Here, a closer look:
And yes, this was a sharpie.
We got her into a shower and most faded at least with a good washing. This parenthood business is crazy. We laughed and laughed. Thank you Bug, for being you and making me laugh. Life is too short to take too seriously.
Check In
OK check in time on goals and new me. What I did this weekend for me:
- Walked 1.75 miles on Saturday morning
- Went to Victoria's Secret with BestFriend and bought sexy undergarments
- Bought some sexy smell good
- Had fun at MotoDiva's party and did my cardio bowl - was sore for 2 days after
- Reading more on a book on healing and forgiveness
- Weighed and measured so I can see progress
- Bought an outfit for the BlogBlowout that I normally would not have
Easter is this weekend. We are hosting and having fajitas - yummy. But that means that I need to clean. UGH. Can I have a few more hours in the day? I have Friday off and that is a good thing. Tonight's goal is to walk 2 miles, do some Easter shopping and clean the kitchen.
You know the sound/feeling when a car with very loud bass goes by or when a large truck goes by? Well, there is construction going on by my work and that is what it sounds like. Except it is so loud, or strong, that it is shaking the shelves in my cube. Not to mention giving me a headache.
Sweetie and I are planning a date night. Man, it has been too long. Not sure what we are going to do yet, but I am sure it will be something fun. And his b-day weekend is already shaping up for some fun. Today he received tickets to see the Round Rock Express on the Friday before his b-day. Woo Hoo!
Monday, April 02, 2007
golden heart
I have not had a post like this for awhile, don't want my readers to be completely bored. But this one I cannot pass up.
Why I love my Sweetie: Saturday night we were at Main Event for MotoDiva's 35+5 b-day party. We had a lot of fun. There is a rock wall there. Sweetie and several others climbed. DarkDiva and her oldest (5yo) were among the group. This was Lily's first climb. Sweetie was so wonderful and helped her up. Her mom was behind her and Sweetie beside her. She not only made it to ring the bell once, but twice. She was awesome. And Sweetie was himself and so awesome for helping. DarkDiva was very appreciative of his help. The funny thing is that he never thought twice of it. He loved every minute of it.
Then this morning we were dropping Bug off at school. While we no longer carpool we both go to her daycare to drop her off. I love this. Sweetie and I have been named "the cool parents". We are the ones who come in and chat and who know all the kids. We hug the other kids and play with them. Bug is totally cool with this and shares us. We even have other children cry when we leave. Being the cool parents is awesome. We have never thought twice about talking to the other kids, even when they were infants. As we walk past the big kid play ground to the toddler playground, I see a little girl against the wall crying. It broke my heart. After dropping Bug off, we walk back by. Sweetie instantly stops and talks to the girl with me. It was her first day and she missed her mommy. We explained how she was going to have fun and told her how cool her turtle pants were. Bug's last teacher was close by with her group and asked another girl to come over and make a new friend. The girl came up and I asked if she would play with the new girl. She agreed. Soon two more girls arrived as well as her teacher. We told the teacher what we told her about her cool pants and having fun. When we went inside, I grabbed Sweetie's hand and said "this is why I am married to you".
I know it doesn't seem as awesome in print. But this man loves kids. He thinks nothing about helping, playing, or hanging out with them. He is the most awesome father because of this. The best part is that we are both like this. God-willing we are going to have more children. But even if that doesn't work out as planned, I know we will adopt as many as we can afford. There is no other person in this would that I would rather have as a partner in this whole parenting roller coaster.
I love you, Sweetie.
Why I love my Sweetie: Saturday night we were at Main Event for MotoDiva's 35+5 b-day party. We had a lot of fun. There is a rock wall there. Sweetie and several others climbed. DarkDiva and her oldest (5yo) were among the group. This was Lily's first climb. Sweetie was so wonderful and helped her up. Her mom was behind her and Sweetie beside her. She not only made it to ring the bell once, but twice. She was awesome. And Sweetie was himself and so awesome for helping. DarkDiva was very appreciative of his help. The funny thing is that he never thought twice of it. He loved every minute of it.
Then this morning we were dropping Bug off at school. While we no longer carpool we both go to her daycare to drop her off. I love this. Sweetie and I have been named "the cool parents". We are the ones who come in and chat and who know all the kids. We hug the other kids and play with them. Bug is totally cool with this and shares us. We even have other children cry when we leave. Being the cool parents is awesome. We have never thought twice about talking to the other kids, even when they were infants. As we walk past the big kid play ground to the toddler playground, I see a little girl against the wall crying. It broke my heart. After dropping Bug off, we walk back by. Sweetie instantly stops and talks to the girl with me. It was her first day and she missed her mommy. We explained how she was going to have fun and told her how cool her turtle pants were. Bug's last teacher was close by with her group and asked another girl to come over and make a new friend. The girl came up and I asked if she would play with the new girl. She agreed. Soon two more girls arrived as well as her teacher. We told the teacher what we told her about her cool pants and having fun. When we went inside, I grabbed Sweetie's hand and said "this is why I am married to you".
I know it doesn't seem as awesome in print. But this man loves kids. He thinks nothing about helping, playing, or hanging out with them. He is the most awesome father because of this. The best part is that we are both like this. God-willing we are going to have more children. But even if that doesn't work out as planned, I know we will adopt as many as we can afford. There is no other person in this would that I would rather have as a partner in this whole parenting roller coaster.
I love you, Sweetie.
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