Ten on Tuesday

I wonder what number I will get to today. I don't have a whole lot to jot.

1. Will somebody customize my blog for me already? I'm way too lazy to figure it out.

2. One of my favorite things is cleanliness and most people know that about me. If you saw my apartment right now, specifically my bedroom, you would think I open up my home to the area's wild animal population.

3. Speaking of clean apartment and whatnot, I have this permanent picture in my mind of what my body, my car, my house, etc. should look like. I am certain one day my body will be toned and tan, my car will be shiny, fast, and fully paid for, and my home will be spacious, clean and sanitary. This place of contentment will be reached and will remain stable until death. I wonder if I will ever truly believe that this as good as it gets.

4. My newest project is printing new photos for my big multi-photo frames. I started at the most recent in iPhoto, selecting photos as I scrolled backwards. It's funny how things that are so recent are so easily forgotten. I also enjoyed watching Kayley & Cole shrink back to babyhood in photos. And watching my hair and skin change colors.

5. Today I'm working on quotes for custom hand fans, 2-pocket folders, and lime green t-shirts for Jesenia's wedding. Her tote bags with the pineapple logo arrived today and the "Do not disturb" door hangers came yesterday. It's very exciting. I want to start a business that customizes wedding supplies.

6. Yesterday I ran out of things to do at 2pm and almost drove a letter opener into my jugular waiting for 5 o'clock to arrive. Today I had fun. Well, "fun". A working sort of fun. Needless to say, I have mixed feelings about working for Speedy.

7. Tuesday is date night. I'm berry excited for good food and good fun with my good man.

8. I'm also very excited for Hillary to come to Cali. I think the last time I saw her was 1857. It was a good year.

9. Out of ideas..... bubyeeee..

10. ..eeeee.

Musings on a Monday

I watched about an hour of the VMAs last night. It sparked a silent discussion with myself about the sorts of people we share this earth with. The select group are televised walking around handing awards to each other and talking about how much they like themselves. The other group is much much larger, and the members belittle themselves to catch a glimpse or a touch of the idol group. Why the need for someone/something to worship? I realize we were created with the intention of being a part of something greater than ourselves on this earth; therefore, we innately strive to be big, to know, to be known. Though challenged to put God at the center of attention, our adorations have grossly missed their target.

Some of these people are talented and I can appreciate the sharing of their talents with the world... But some of them are really just NOT and it makes me think violent thoughts.

Welp, done with that crap! Too much effort required for meaningful words.

This weekend was spent out in the wild blue yonder with Tommy's parents. Yet another reminder that I was born to retire. We shot some pool and threw some horseshoes. We ate delicious food, and took a cruise at sunset with the convertible converted. We returned on Sunday for a bbq birthday bash for a best bud of the boyfriend.

Not the liveliest of weekends but overall satisfactory. It is always wonderful spending time with my man. <3

PS I miss my family.

Wicked Wednesdays

I'm doing my Ten on Tuesday today because I can.

1. I held baby Lad for the first time today. I could have sat with him in my arms all day. He feels like he weighs nothing, his little jammies are so soft, and his skin is... well, like a baby's bottom. I love that little newbie humans have no concept of facial expressions so they twist their faces and squint and roll their eyes like little aliens. But, in the cutest way possible. Ahh little warm baby with teeny tiny fingernails. Someday.

2. On my way to the office today I saw a van with a window advertisement for "Horse & Dog Chiropractic". I laughed out loud. I think maybe if you called the number someone would pick up and say "haha..sucker." And hang up.

3. I find it funny that the word "baggie" is an acceptable word to describe a small bag. Like adults can say it to other adults and thats fine. I'm going to start doing that with all small things. A short work day is a workie, a quick bite is a foodie, and a small person is a shortie... wait..

4. The official decision has been made to turn in my car at the lease-end in November. I need something with 4 doors that doesn't get its jollies from guzzling gasoline. I was doing a quick online search for cars with my dad over the weekend to see what was out there and what I could afford. The only thing that really breaks my heart and queezes my gut is the engine size is going to decrease massively. I'm not one of them crazy road rash chicks but I like a little vroom vroom when I need it.

5. I really need to get my fat A into shape. I've never really had the grandest tone and I definitely have never run more than 2 miles at a time, but let's be real. Things that used to be in their proper places are starting to head south. I don't even have a kid or a super busy schedule to excuse my behavior.

6. The holiday weekend flew by. I went up to Ventura with my darling Thomas for Grandma's funeral on Saturday. Everything was very nicely done and the flowers were amazing. I was an emotional mess and if I didn't have my wonderful boyfriend and family there I would have been a puddle. As Steph said, the only dumb thing was that we didn't take a picture of the four siblings. We're never all together so we try to capture the moments we are.

7. Tommy and I celebrate 7 months together on Friday. We joke about the months being years, like July was happy 5 years, then 6, now it will be our 7 year anniversary. It really feels like years, maybe not 7, but at least 2. It's weird to think that last year at this time we had just met. It's really great to have someone who puts up with my insane brain and stubborn crap. Heck, he even likes me for it. Shout out to you babydoll. <3

8. I just got word that my bosses' 3 year old son is in the hospital with a possible broken leg. This kid is super cute and I could listen to him run around the office speaking spanglish all day long. Poor guy.

9. I'm excited to have nothing to do tonight. Not that my life is choc full o' awfulness, I just like a night with no plans every once in a while. I will do some laundry, tidy up, maybe study (maybe not), send a thousand texts to Tommy to keep him busy in class, and fall asleep as early as possible.

10. September is already going by fast. I'll be in the Dom before I know it! Woooo.