181/365 - EO
A quiet man in stark contrast to his older brother. A man lucky enough to be in love with a kind, gentle creature he watches carefully and lovingly as she holds a baby and talk about how she can't wait to start her own family.
Friday, July 10, 2009
Thursday, July 09, 2009
45 x 365 #180
180/365 - RO
When I think of my ideal of father, you are who I have in mind. Patient with your now adult kids. A booming laugh that comes easily and frequently. I really would try and steal you from your wife if you were thirty years younger.
When I think of my ideal of father, you are who I have in mind. Patient with your now adult kids. A booming laugh that comes easily and frequently. I really would try and steal you from your wife if you were thirty years younger.
Things I Love
Today Abby at Bright Yellow World did a list of 10 things she loves. I thought it was genius, left a comment that was longer than her original post (sorry!), and promptly decided to steal her idea. I am brilliant that way.
1) The first minute laying down in bed, when the physical exhaustion meets the mental exhaustion and I can turn it all off and relax.
2) A kiss on my forehead from my husband.
3) The raft of baby pictures hanging on the front of our refrigerator.
4) Starting a walk at 8:00 in the evening and knowing it will still be light out when I’ve finished.
5) The feel of wind buffeting me as I ride my bike.
6) Listening to country music cranked up loud in my truck, driving fast on a back road, windows rolled down, air conditioning turned up as high as it will go.
7) The sounds of kids laughing, screaming, and playing in the park.
8) An evening curled up in a ball on the couch, reading a Sookie Stackhouse book.
9) Knowing I can pay my bills and maybe even a pedicure, too.
10) The days of freedom that summer gives me.
Wednesday, July 08, 2009
45 x 365 #179
179/365 - AO
You had panic over turning thirty. Even though you love your job, there's no room for advancement in it. You don't have a steady love in your life. Despite your brash, loud exterior, you are a sensitive soul who is nervous about your future life.
You had panic over turning thirty. Even though you love your job, there's no room for advancement in it. You don't have a steady love in your life. Despite your brash, loud exterior, you are a sensitive soul who is nervous about your future life.
Tuesday, July 07, 2009
45 x 365 #178
178/365 - RL
You threatened to kill me if I didn't stop checking up on her. She was my best friend and no arrogant wanker like you could change that. You used her, abused her, and I am not in the least bit sorry you're no longer around.
You threatened to kill me if I didn't stop checking up on her. She was my best friend and no arrogant wanker like you could change that. You used her, abused her, and I am not in the least bit sorry you're no longer around.
Monday, July 06, 2009
45 x 365 #177
177/365 - MP
On the outside, soft and fluffy, the perfect grandma, the nicest woman on the block. On the inside, a tough old broad who teaches moral lessons with every cookie and a past with enough drama to make those of us from a certain generation cringe.
On the outside, soft and fluffy, the perfect grandma, the nicest woman on the block. On the inside, a tough old broad who teaches moral lessons with every cookie and a past with enough drama to make those of us from a certain generation cringe.
Updates on this and that
1) In late May, my niece and nephew arrived a bit earlier than expected. It was a scary experience for all of the family, most especially my sister- and brother-in-law. The babies are now both over five pounds and are doing pretty well. Baby K still has some trouble digesting, so she gets some help with eating and Baby O has a brain bleed that is pretty severe, but seems to be repairing itself on its own. Both babies have been transferred to a new hospital in their hometown, so now everyone in their family is in the same zip code (yay!). They are in a twins room, so they are together all day, and they have been moved out of warming tables, out of isolettes, and now they are in cribs. They will potentially be in the NICU for another six or seven weeks, but we're keeping our fingers crossed that their progress will continue to stay on this upward course.
2) While we were in Chicago, my best friend gave me the first book in a series of books by Charlaine Harris. These books are what the HBO series True Blood is based on. (If anyone has any doubts as to what kind of people we are, you should keep in mind that we would go back to the hotel room after a long day and read quietly for an hour or two. So we're nerds.) I gobbled that book up. Then, when I got home, she sent me a box filled with rest of the series. I am addicted. So there's that.
But, the thing is that the main character in this series, Sookie Stackhouse, is a telepath. She can hear thoughts of people around her. Since I started reading these books, I am terrified that someone nearby will be a telepath and will listen to my thoughts. So I am trying to think only nice thoughts. And I had no idea until this started that my thoughts were so negative!!
3) We're still running 30 minutes three times a week. My calves are really showing results. I still look like hell when we're done (red face doesn't begin to describe it - more like purple face) and I'm still straining for breath after about two minutes in, but the results are worth it. I feel stronger and it makes biking all the more straightforward. I just started taking regular allergy medication this week , so I'm hoping that I'll see some additional progress with my breathing because of that.
In addition, let's talk about my hair. For a long time, I've been reading that people with fine, thin hair should not be washing their hair every day. And I was like, uh huh, my hair is disgustingly oily if I don't wash it everyday. Then one day I didn't have time to properly shower after my run and my hair? My hair was wonderful. It was full of body and did what I told it to do. So I now only wash my hair every other day. Because I run. Weird, huh?
4) I've been cat sitting for the last two weeks. The cat, Sally (I refuse to give her a nickname - her name is Sally), is a touchy thing. Sometimes she loves me. Sometimes she hates me. I have only been scratched once, but her family is coming back in three days and I really can't wait!! It's been nice riding my bike to feed her (it's probably a 6-7 mile ride there), but it ends up taking all afternoon, with the going downtown, spending time with her to make sure she doesn't turn feral, and the riding back. So, if you're wondering what I'm doing with my time, wonder no more. I'm cat sitting.
2) While we were in Chicago, my best friend gave me the first book in a series of books by Charlaine Harris. These books are what the HBO series True Blood is based on. (If anyone has any doubts as to what kind of people we are, you should keep in mind that we would go back to the hotel room after a long day and read quietly for an hour or two. So we're nerds.) I gobbled that book up. Then, when I got home, she sent me a box filled with rest of the series. I am addicted. So there's that.
But, the thing is that the main character in this series, Sookie Stackhouse, is a telepath. She can hear thoughts of people around her. Since I started reading these books, I am terrified that someone nearby will be a telepath and will listen to my thoughts. So I am trying to think only nice thoughts. And I had no idea until this started that my thoughts were so negative!!
3) We're still running 30 minutes three times a week. My calves are really showing results. I still look like hell when we're done (red face doesn't begin to describe it - more like purple face) and I'm still straining for breath after about two minutes in, but the results are worth it. I feel stronger and it makes biking all the more straightforward. I just started taking regular allergy medication this week , so I'm hoping that I'll see some additional progress with my breathing because of that.
In addition, let's talk about my hair. For a long time, I've been reading that people with fine, thin hair should not be washing their hair every day. And I was like, uh huh, my hair is disgustingly oily if I don't wash it everyday. Then one day I didn't have time to properly shower after my run and my hair? My hair was wonderful. It was full of body and did what I told it to do. So I now only wash my hair every other day. Because I run. Weird, huh?
4) I've been cat sitting for the last two weeks. The cat, Sally (I refuse to give her a nickname - her name is Sally), is a touchy thing. Sometimes she loves me. Sometimes she hates me. I have only been scratched once, but her family is coming back in three days and I really can't wait!! It's been nice riding my bike to feed her (it's probably a 6-7 mile ride there), but it ends up taking all afternoon, with the going downtown, spending time with her to make sure she doesn't turn feral, and the riding back. So, if you're wondering what I'm doing with my time, wonder no more. I'm cat sitting.
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