Monday, October 11, 2010

domestic...

Banana bread in the oven, cinnamon in the air...ah Autumn, I don't care that my air conditioning is also running.
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Thursday, October 07, 2010

Mini Letters...

Dear Mother Nature,

Thank you for bringing autumn back.  I was in fear that there would be no autumn and we would simply go from summer to winter.  Autumn is my favorite time of year, so I greatly appreciate your assistance today.

With Love,
ME


Dear Self,

In the future do not attempt to do a Mcgyver job of hemming your pants just moments before you must wear them, not start, you will be late for work.  Also, buy a new pair of black dress shoes, these ones are killing your feet.

All The Best,
ME


Dear Columbus Drivers,

I understand that in the city is is rare that you must deal with a four way stop, however, when the lights go out, you must treat them as a four way stop.  If you have forgotten how a four way stop works, then you need to park your car and review your driver permit book again.

Sincerely,
ME


Dear Ms. T,

Thank you for being you. Thanks for the tickets the other day, they were greatly appreciate!

You ROCK!
ME


Dear Readers,

I caught a bit of a cold over the weekend and I'm not quite in a groove yet with my new job and getting ready for art shows and such.  I'm a slacker and as has happened in the past, the blogging is the one to suffer. If you are still checking to see if new posts are here, you really are the best! 

Have a grand day!
ME

Friday, October 01, 2010

Misc...

In an orientation today for work, yes this is my second one, I guess they really want me to be oriented. It's helpful information, except the guy sitting next to me keeps talking to himself and as the day progresses is starting to smell. Ick. At least he works in another department, even campus.

In more fun news I went to my first Blue Jackets game this week. I didn't understand all the rules, but it was fun, esp since they won in an overtime shoot out.

It's Friday! Do a dance and enjoy your weekend!
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Tuesday, September 21, 2010

The Fair...

Going through photos this evening I found many forgotten photos.  So, sad, they must be shared.  In August, I visited the Iowa State Fair.  Why you ask, well, good question, I have no good answer.  I mean yes, there are tons of fairs here in Ohio.


Buy the t-shirt, no silly, just take a picture of it, to confirm you really were at the Iowa State Fair.


There were a ton of people there, even though it was crazy hot.


Good thing about the Iowa State Fair, one can have a pint of beer with their chips.  Notice scary blue finger nail polish.  It just added to the fun fair experience.


When beer does not cool one off a nice popsicle is highly recommended. 

And that kids is a short trip to the fair.  It's Tuesday, I think...still over loaded with new information.

Monday, September 20, 2010

New Residents...

The mill has a couple of new residents.  After a morning of nothing but non-stop bagging of corn for deer hunters, I took a moment to snap a photo of the two new residents at the mill. 


Throughout the years different cats have lived at the mill.  Maggie was actually a kitten from Molly the original mill cat.  These two showed up a few weeks ago.  They are just getting to the point where you can pet them, only if you have treats for them though.  They will have to catch mice to earn their keep.  They are just kittens right now, but soon, they will have to start meeting their quota weekly.  That or learn to bag corn, good grief those Jersey boys buy a ton of corn, well really almost two ton of corn every weekend.

This young lady is very curious and will play with a string for a bit perks up at the first sound of the treat container.

This young man is a bit more cautious.  He will come out for treats if you step away, but sits back and will just watch the other kitten play with the string.

My brain is fried from tons of new information from the new job, so kittens are calming. Happy Monday!

Thursday, September 16, 2010

This is the life...

Started new job today. Had a hot cuppa tea with Ms. H on the patio at the coffee shop in the almost autumn crisp evening air. Ah, this is going to be a grand autumn!
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Friday, September 10, 2010

Trip Across the Border...

Quick trip to Calabash, N.C. today crossed over from S.C., really far trip, all of 10 minutes. Took a boat ride out into the ocean. Saw a few dolpin, watched a shrimp boat pull in their bounty, and saw a couple of sting ray up close. Who knew a two hour tour could zap all of your energy.
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Thursday, September 09, 2010

SC...

My week has been filled with surf, sand, pools, a lovely lazy river, margaritas, sangria, tilapia, red snapper, sea scallops, crab, shrimp, sunscreen, many towels, wine, and shopping. Ok, little shopping, but today was a shopping day. I did buy this great t-shirt. Gotta love it. The SC Gamecocks. I know it's a bit childish, a bit "Wayne's World-ish", but the Gamecocks are just fun to say.

Go Gamecocks!

Monday, September 06, 2010

My Morning...

Early alarm to see sunrise. Brilliant veiw from the balcony. Walk in the surf. Coffee at the bar watching the surf. Fresh krispy kreme for breakfast.

Now sitting on the beach, soon to be in the water.

This afternoon, more of the same.

Ah, vacation!
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Friday, September 03, 2010

Argh...

Sitting at the laundry mat. Why you ask, well my cat had to take a car ride this morning and she decided my Mom's lap was a good location to pee. So, I'm here trying to correct Maggie's wrong. Too bad my parents store doesn't have a washing machine!

I hope your Friday starts and ends a bit better than mine.

Wednesday, September 01, 2010

Wednesday Trivia…


Who has been slacking when it comes to blog posts? Me, sorry.

Who has been cleaning in their office today? Me, the dust needs to go.

Who has been packing all the stuff up in her office today? Me, mostly packed and ready to go.

Who is having their last day at the university today? Me!!!!

Who is super excited that today is her last day at the university because that means she is leaving to take another job? ME!!!!! I haven’t said much on here because I wanted to make sure all the paperwork went through. I completed all the paperwork yesterday and I’ll be headed to another college soon.

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

If It's Wednesday...

It's trivia day!


In hockey, the penalty box is often referred to as the sin bin.


The fairy tales Puss in Boots, Little Red Ridinghood, Cinderella, were first written down by Charles Perrault, who also helped design part of the Louvre.

It is estimated that a single toad may catch and eat as many as 10,000 insects in one summer.

There are 119 grooves on the edge of a quarter.

The term hung jury, a jury that cannot agree on a verdict, was started in the 1840's.

About 2 billion tons of animal manure are produced in the U.S. every year. France, Holland and Belgium have been classified by the European Community as "manure surplus" regions because they produce more than their land can absorb.

The condensed water vapor trail left behind by jets is called a contrail.

The chameleon has a tongue that is 1.5 times the length of its body.

The Netherlands is the lowest country in the world. It is estimated that 40 percent of the land is below sea level.

Now you know!

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Lists...

I have found I like making lists.  To Do lists are great, I love being able to check items off as they are accomplished.  It makes me feel a small sense of moving forward.  Often lists can be helpful. Pro/Con lists can help when making a difficult decision.  I don't always stick to my lists, but that's ok too.

I liked my year of 34 list, although I kinda lost track of it.  I think I'll continue the idea for the year of 35.

Thing I've never done before in this my 35th year.

1. Got a pedicure.  I know can you believe it, 35 and never had a pedicure, but it's true. I got one over the weekend. It was great. I was a bit nervous, ok a lot nervous because I have very sensitive feet to the point of pain sometimes, but it went well and my toes are so darn cute.  I went with a bright pink, I figure in a couple of weeks, if it lasts that long, I will not loose my toes in the sand.



2. Got a full body massage.  Dear goodness it was awesome!  Charles Penzone Salon, you lived up to your reputation and I thank you kindly for it.  I will try to work more massages into my budget, so worth it.

That's it for now, but those were two great ones, right.

Friday, August 20, 2010

To Do...

List: Oil change- waiting on it now; Walmart run- done, thankgoodness, hate doing it but needed every now and then; Party supply store- done, Woot, that place is a trip, a good one; Kroger- next; laundry- some done a mound still to go; cleaning- hmmm soon, Ick; dinner at Brio- only if I get all others done soon.

Hmmm... is this how I envisioned my day off? Well no, but need, and hey I'm not at work.

Enjoy your weekend kids!
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Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Random Wednesday Trivia...

Can you guess who this person is?

This person's first and only dog was named Tiny.  The cutie lived 16 great years.


This person once had a horse named Jan.


This person's current pet is a cat named Maggie.


Oh, I know I've stumped you now...but I'll keep going.

This person was Junior Class President at her High School. And, yes, the class song was "Friends in Low Places".  Sad, but true.


This person was a stubborn or determined child who liked challenges, depending on your view.  Yes, those are mini jackasses.  Do you have any idea how difficult it is to get a jackass to go somewhere it doesn't want to, a real challenge.


This person loves white chocolate ice mochas with skim milk and no whip.


This person used to wear overalls for play and not cleaning hog pens and looked just adorable.


This person used to swim and play in this creek below her parents house as a child before she learned there were water snakes.  Then the fun ended quickly.


This person can't help but laugh at this video.


This person is turning 35 today.

Can you now guess this person?

You kids are so smart...yes, it's me.

Friday, August 13, 2010

Friday...

Friday 13th, but so far I've been swimming, eat a nice breakfast, and well I guess that's enough for a vacation day! Enjoy your weekend kids!
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Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Random Trivia Wednesday…


Did you know that all of this happened on August 11 in history?

In 1925: Actor Michael Douglas was born.

In 1934: The first prisoners arrived at Alcatraz.

In 1965: Deadly rioting took place in the Watts section of Los Angeles.

In 1992: The Mall of America opened in Bloomington, Minnesota.

In 2009: Eunice Kennedy Shriver, founder of the Special Olympics, died at age 88.

Well, guess what...now you know.

Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Tuesday Trivia...

No, just kidding Wednesday is trivia day silly...well at least the Wednesday's I remember to do it.

This past weekend was the Dublin Irish Festival...excellent craic.  Lots of dancing, Irish music, kilts, laughs, music, fish and chips, kilts, bagpipes, kilts, lemon shake ups, kilts, Irish music, kilts...did I mention there were kilts.  *grin*

There was of course the yearly sand sculpture.  This was early Saturday, there was loads more added, but didn't think to take a final picture.

I got to hear my favorite Trad Irish song.  YEAH!!!

And I found the design for my next tattoo.  One small problem...loads of detail..but this was carved into a big hunk of stone...can you imagine.  It was awesome, but had a really awesome price too, darn it.

In other random news...look Ma, I've got nails.  Two weeks of not working at my parents store and my nails actually will grow. Forgive the crappy paint job and wrinkly almost 35 year old hands...and just look at those nails.  Ah, yeah!
Today is Tuesday, it will be a good day.  I did a jig last night just to make sure it was and scary, but true, I wore a skirt to work today...kids this only happens once in a very blue moon.

Thursday, August 05, 2010

I know, right

I kinda feel like Maggie here. This is the "I know, right." face. I was in hurry up, now wait mode. I wish I had more info to share. I know, right!

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Tuesday, August 03, 2010

Fair-ly Fun...

The Ohio State Fair is currently in full swing, I recommend if you haven't been in a few years, go, enjoy.  If nothing else it's great people watching.

There are pigs...not that I don't see enough of them myself, but if you haven't seen a pig in a while, the hog barn does have a fun gift shop with all things pig.


Jim from NBC 4 says the weather is all good in Columbus, even in his scarecrow form.


I don't know if NBC 4 will be doing the news from the fair when you are there, but if they are you can see just want talking heads they really are.



I'm telling you the people watching is grand, this I just can't even explain. I just look about in wonder.