Knock Knock
Who's there?
FBI
FBI wh--
SLAP! WE will ask the questions.
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Friday, October 10, 2008
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Sunday, September 7, 2008
Hooters
I had my first Hooters experience this weekend... and I would go back! There are a gazillion TVs around-- perfect to watch a baseball or football game! Yes, there are cute girls in hot pants and cleavage everywhere. I would look like a hippo in those clothes. But whatever. Paul can look if he wants; he's human and a man after all. I'm there for the sports! Yeah!
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
That's been there how long?!
We finally cleaned out everything from my apartment last night. The last thing to do was to empty the fridge. Needless to say, I was a little scared! I expected my round of brie to be green, but luckily it was only a little moldy. (It's been there since July 9.) Not as scary as I thought. What was worse was that Paul was handing me things left and right to be tossed out. Some of these had expiration dates from 2006! WTF?! Why they heck do I have mayo from 2006? We tossed out almost all of my condiments and sauces because they were so old. I was dumping them into the sink, while trying not to breathe through my nose. Indian masala sauce + piccata sauce + jam + mayo + whatever the heck else is pretty nasty. N-A-S-T-Y! But we're done. *whew* Our cleaning lady is heading over there on Thursday afternoon to clean it, and then I have my initial walk through on Friday morning.
It's empty. I was actually a little sad while I was closing the door, one last time. I lived at the Aegena longer than any other apartment and it was great. *sigh*
It's empty. I was actually a little sad while I was closing the door, one last time. I lived at the Aegena longer than any other apartment and it was great. *sigh*
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Mrs. Nelson
Married. I'm a wife. And I have a husband. Wow. It's pretty surreal. I mean, everything is the same between Paul and I, but everything is also different. I'm not exactly sure how to put it into words...Our honeymoon was awesome! I don't have any photos uploaded yet, but I'm working on it. In the meantime, to the left is one I grabbed off the internet of an over water bungalow, similar to the one we stayed in.
Tahiti was nice, but nothing compared to Moorea. The water was crystal clear. The food was good. The people were friendly. Everything was insanely expensive, but it was so worth the trip!
One night at dinner, we met another newlywed couple from Boston. The husband went to Santa Clara during the same time Paul and I were there. The table next to them heard us chatting away, and they chimed in that they were from Los Gatos. Three couples in Moorea at the same time, all with ties to the Bay Area. Unbelievable!
Friday, July 11, 2008
buzz buzz buzz
I am just a busy busy bee lately. Sometime I just can't keep my head on straight. Work usually isn't crazy on a daily basis. Some days are busier than others, but lately, it seems like I keep letting things slip. I hate disappointing my boss and I did it twice this week. It's like I can't keep focused.
Moving is overwhelming to say the least. I feel like a pack and pack and pack, but I'm not remotely close to done. I'm moving slowly but surely, I know, but it's too slow. I bring things over to the house every time I go there, but it's taking forever. Pack, tape, bring box down to car, drive, unload car, unpack. I'm so tired. And it doesn't help that it's a gazillion degrees right now and my apartment doesn't have A/C. It's in the 85-90 degree range in there so packing gets even harder.
Then, of course, there's the wedding. Whoa. It's down to the little details now, but there's still much to do. I'm not done with the favors or place cards yet for starters. There's some other little stuff too.
So now I'll balance out all the bitching with the excitement. My bridal shower and bachelorette party are going on tomorrow. That should be loads of fun! My sister and my close friend Heather are both flying in tonight. I'm so stoked that they'll be here! WOOT!
Moving is overwhelming to say the least. I feel like a pack and pack and pack, but I'm not remotely close to done. I'm moving slowly but surely, I know, but it's too slow. I bring things over to the house every time I go there, but it's taking forever. Pack, tape, bring box down to car, drive, unload car, unpack. I'm so tired. And it doesn't help that it's a gazillion degrees right now and my apartment doesn't have A/C. It's in the 85-90 degree range in there so packing gets even harder.
Then, of course, there's the wedding. Whoa. It's down to the little details now, but there's still much to do. I'm not done with the favors or place cards yet for starters. There's some other little stuff too.
So now I'll balance out all the bitching with the excitement. My bridal shower and bachelorette party are going on tomorrow. That should be loads of fun! My sister and my close friend Heather are both flying in tonight. I'm so stoked that they'll be here! WOOT!
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Update on Izzy
So the good news is that she has a congenital defect on her kidney and it's not cancer. The bad news is that she also has tapeworm. I was told she got that by eating a flea. Question is, How did she get a flea in her belly? Neither of the kitties had fleas the last time I checked. I guess I'm checking again... She seems to be feeling better for now. I'm just glad that we didn't have to do a biopsy on her kidney.
In other news, Paul and I went to the A's vs. Yankees game last night. Guess who was sitting a few rows behind us? This guy.
What's he doing up in Oakland? Isn't the WWE in LA or something? Some crazy fan got his shoe signed, then walked around carrying his shoe and showing a bunch of people. Which leads me to ask, What's so dang important about someone's signature? John Cena is not going to remember you. And now you've ruined your shoe. Plus, chances are that your shoe is going to get dirty and smudged and that autograph is going to fade. So I ask again, What's the big friggin deal about autographs? Leave the poor guy alone and let him watch the game.
In other news, Paul and I went to the A's vs. Yankees game last night. Guess who was sitting a few rows behind us? This guy.
What's he doing up in Oakland? Isn't the WWE in LA or something? Some crazy fan got his shoe signed, then walked around carrying his shoe and showing a bunch of people. Which leads me to ask, What's so dang important about someone's signature? John Cena is not going to remember you. And now you've ruined your shoe. Plus, chances are that your shoe is going to get dirty and smudged and that autograph is going to fade. So I ask again, What's the big friggin deal about autographs? Leave the poor guy alone and let him watch the game.
Monday, June 2, 2008
Izzy
I am so sad right now. As it turns out, my beloved Izzy has some kidney problems. It's serious enough that the vet wants me to come into the office to talk versus talking on the phone. The cost is also really high; the cost was around $2000 when I went on Saturday. Money is a bit tight right now with our wedding and gifts for other weddings, which causes some extra anxiety. I'm so worried about her. I just want my cuddle bug back.
UPDATE: She is at home now but has some major kidney problems. One kidney is really small and atrophied; it could have been a congenital defect. The other kidney is super huge and overcompensating for the messed up one. But the good kidney is also starting to fail. So she stayed at the vet's office all weekend, got various kinds of tests and hydrated with IV fluids. We have another appointment on Monday to do an ultrasound and check her kidney levels again. We want to get down to the bottom of this. What caused her kidney failure? Is it cancer? Depending on what the outcome of the ultrasound, she may also need a biopsy. Isn't this just NUTS? My poor kitty. She is too young and sweet to be going through all this.
When we went to into the office this morning, we talked to the doctor first, then we were able to see her. My darling Izzy sat right up, nuzzled me, and was purring as soon as I picked her up and held her. The staff also mentioned how sweet she is. I wish I was at home with her now instead of at work. Izzy will be getting a lot of attention the next few days. Maya will probably get jealous since she's been getting all the love while Izzy's been away!
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Love Lessons from Sex and the City
taken from MSN.com
Love Lessons from Sex and the City
In their six years on the air, the SATC chicks endured the good, the bad, and the totally bizarre when it came to dating. Cosmo studied some of their most memorable relationships to find out what we could learn from the fabulous foursome.
By Ashley Womble
Case study: Miranda and Steve
When Miranda met bartender Steve Brady, she was skeptical as usual. He was nice (and easy on the eyes) but clearly not relationship material. Not surprisingly, their divergent careers created problems: conflicting schedules, fights about money, and different outlooks on life. Miranda could have deleted his number from her BlackBerry, but ultimately, his laid-back personality and devotion won her over. The unlikely pair started a family and eventually tied the knot.
Lesson #1: Date against your type.
Case study: Carrie and Aidan
Hot furniture designer Aidan was everything Carrie thought she wanted in a man: emotionally available, honest, and ready to commit. Aidan wanted Carrie to meet his parents, have the keys to his apartment, and eventually be his wife. She attempted to change by quitting smoking (and nixing her addiction to Mr. Big), giving country life a shot, and wearing his engagement ring around her neck. But no matter how hard Carrie tried, she couldn't commit to any of it. While Aidan seemed perfect on paper, he wasn't the ideal guy for Carrie.
Lesson #2: Don't change for a man, no matter what.
Case study: Charlotte and Trey
An optimist with a very romantic view of love, Charlotte believed her dreams had come true when she was literally rescued by the single, wealthy, and handsome Dr. Trey MacDougal. Despite some major red flags — a lackluster marriage proposal, a meddling mother-in-law, and a sexless honeymoon — Charlotte was determined to make the relationship work. Although she gave it her all, their union still failed.
Lesson #3: Never ignore the warning signs that tell you a relationship isn't working.
Case study: Carrie and Berger
Witty writer Jack Berger had these famous last words for Carrie, written on a Post-it note: "I'm sorry, I can't. Don't hate me." After the abrupt end to their short, rocky relationship, Carrie vowed to spend the same amount of time getting over her breakup as Berger had spent ending it. If only it were that easy. Though Carrie managed to avoid him, she ended up melting down in front of his friends, which undoubtedly got back to him. She learned that it's better to face the music (or in her case, the Post-it note) and get it over with.
Lesson #4: As painful as breakups can be, you have to mourn before moving on.
Case study: Samantha and Smith
Samantha's dating philosophy: "I'm a trysexual. I'll try anything once." Her only rule was to never fall in love. She was so set in her man-eating ways that when she scouted and seduced a gorgeous waiter at a raw food restaurant, she didn't even ask his name. She encouraged the struggling young actor to play out his sexual fantasies and took him under her wing professionally, changing his name to Smith Jerrod and making him the Absolut Hunk. Somewhere between sex and stardom, Samantha fell in love and eventually confessed to Smith, "You've meant more to me than any man I have ever known."
Lesson #5: Dare to fall in love.
Case study: Carrie and Mr. Big
Sure, Carrie might have done some of the chasing, but in the end it was Mr. Big who showed up at her door the day she left New York City for Paris. Angry that his timing was always off, she screamed, "Forget you know my number! In fact, forget you know my name!" But he didn't give up. He called to tell her he loved her, and fortunately, Charlotte was there to answer his desperate call. The next day, he met the ladies for brunch and admitted, "You're the loves of her life, and a guy would be lucky to come in fourth." With their blessing, Mr. Big went to Paris to get "their" girl.
Lesson #6: Let him chase you.
Case study: Carrie
The eternal single girl had her share of romances, chronicled in her weekly column, but the truest love story is the one she wrote for herself. Bad luck and messy breakups were de rigueur in Carrie's life. By surviving the pitfalls — a Manolo-mugging, a computer crash, and a very embarrassing fashion fall — Carrie gained the confidence and strength to continue her search for true love. "The most exciting, challenging, and significant relationship of all is the one you have with yourself," she said. "And if you find someone to love the you you love, well, that's just fabulous."
Lesson #7: Be fearlessly single.
Love Lessons from Sex and the City
In their six years on the air, the SATC chicks endured the good, the bad, and the totally bizarre when it came to dating. Cosmo studied some of their most memorable relationships to find out what we could learn from the fabulous foursome.
By Ashley Womble
Case study: Miranda and Steve
When Miranda met bartender Steve Brady, she was skeptical as usual. He was nice (and easy on the eyes) but clearly not relationship material. Not surprisingly, their divergent careers created problems: conflicting schedules, fights about money, and different outlooks on life. Miranda could have deleted his number from her BlackBerry, but ultimately, his laid-back personality and devotion won her over. The unlikely pair started a family and eventually tied the knot.
Lesson #1: Date against your type.
Case study: Carrie and Aidan
Hot furniture designer Aidan was everything Carrie thought she wanted in a man: emotionally available, honest, and ready to commit. Aidan wanted Carrie to meet his parents, have the keys to his apartment, and eventually be his wife. She attempted to change by quitting smoking (and nixing her addiction to Mr. Big), giving country life a shot, and wearing his engagement ring around her neck. But no matter how hard Carrie tried, she couldn't commit to any of it. While Aidan seemed perfect on paper, he wasn't the ideal guy for Carrie.
Lesson #2: Don't change for a man, no matter what.
Case study: Charlotte and Trey
An optimist with a very romantic view of love, Charlotte believed her dreams had come true when she was literally rescued by the single, wealthy, and handsome Dr. Trey MacDougal. Despite some major red flags — a lackluster marriage proposal, a meddling mother-in-law, and a sexless honeymoon — Charlotte was determined to make the relationship work. Although she gave it her all, their union still failed.
Lesson #3: Never ignore the warning signs that tell you a relationship isn't working.
Case study: Carrie and Berger
Witty writer Jack Berger had these famous last words for Carrie, written on a Post-it note: "I'm sorry, I can't. Don't hate me." After the abrupt end to their short, rocky relationship, Carrie vowed to spend the same amount of time getting over her breakup as Berger had spent ending it. If only it were that easy. Though Carrie managed to avoid him, she ended up melting down in front of his friends, which undoubtedly got back to him. She learned that it's better to face the music (or in her case, the Post-it note) and get it over with.
Lesson #4: As painful as breakups can be, you have to mourn before moving on.
Case study: Samantha and Smith
Samantha's dating philosophy: "I'm a trysexual. I'll try anything once." Her only rule was to never fall in love. She was so set in her man-eating ways that when she scouted and seduced a gorgeous waiter at a raw food restaurant, she didn't even ask his name. She encouraged the struggling young actor to play out his sexual fantasies and took him under her wing professionally, changing his name to Smith Jerrod and making him the Absolut Hunk. Somewhere between sex and stardom, Samantha fell in love and eventually confessed to Smith, "You've meant more to me than any man I have ever known."
Lesson #5: Dare to fall in love.
Case study: Carrie and Mr. Big
Sure, Carrie might have done some of the chasing, but in the end it was Mr. Big who showed up at her door the day she left New York City for Paris. Angry that his timing was always off, she screamed, "Forget you know my number! In fact, forget you know my name!" But he didn't give up. He called to tell her he loved her, and fortunately, Charlotte was there to answer his desperate call. The next day, he met the ladies for brunch and admitted, "You're the loves of her life, and a guy would be lucky to come in fourth." With their blessing, Mr. Big went to Paris to get "their" girl.
Lesson #6: Let him chase you.
Case study: Carrie
The eternal single girl had her share of romances, chronicled in her weekly column, but the truest love story is the one she wrote for herself. Bad luck and messy breakups were de rigueur in Carrie's life. By surviving the pitfalls — a Manolo-mugging, a computer crash, and a very embarrassing fashion fall — Carrie gained the confidence and strength to continue her search for true love. "The most exciting, challenging, and significant relationship of all is the one you have with yourself," she said. "And if you find someone to love the you you love, well, that's just fabulous."
Lesson #7: Be fearlessly single.
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Friday, May 9, 2008
comfy pants and eye problems
I'm in love with my new sweatpants. I know I sound like a 40 year old housewife. But I don't care. These pants are so comfortable. I had to go back and buy two more. So now I have them in black, gray, and navy. They are the C9 by Champion Knee Pants and are available at Target.
On another note, I went to my eye doctor yesterday and I knew something was wrong when one part of the exam was taking way longer than usual. Turns out that she is having me go to a retinal specialist because I might have this.
Monday, April 28, 2008
Presents and Austin
So when there's a little lull at work, I check my wedding registry. It feels so shameless, but I get so excited when I see that something has been purchased! Today, I noticed that it was some of our glasses and linens. Last week, my aunt so generously purchased one of my "must have" items-- the espresso machine. I can't wait to use it! Ayeeee!
I went through my first real Texas storm this weekend. I woke up in the middle of the night due to thunder, lightning, and hail. That was intense. And all the while, San Jose was bright and shining with 80+ degree weather. HA! Either way, I always like going out to Austin to visit my dear friends. And I like Austin in general; I like it enough that I would move there. Don't get me wrong-- I love the Bay Area. It's my hometown after all. But Austin has my some of my best friends, great food, and a better standard of living. A house their size would easily cost $800,000+ here. There it wouldn't even be half that price. So we could have the lifestyle we want and I could work where I really want to and not worry about salary as much. (READ: I could work for a non-profit at $15 an hour and be satisfied.) Or I could be a housewife!
Kylie is just adorable. No other way to describe her. Just adorable.
I went through my first real Texas storm this weekend. I woke up in the middle of the night due to thunder, lightning, and hail. That was intense. And all the while, San Jose was bright and shining with 80+ degree weather. HA! Either way, I always like going out to Austin to visit my dear friends. And I like Austin in general; I like it enough that I would move there. Don't get me wrong-- I love the Bay Area. It's my hometown after all. But Austin has my some of my best friends, great food, and a better standard of living. A house their size would easily cost $800,000+ here. There it wouldn't even be half that price. So we could have the lifestyle we want and I could work where I really want to and not worry about salary as much. (READ: I could work for a non-profit at $15 an hour and be satisfied.) Or I could be a housewife!
Kylie is just adorable. No other way to describe her. Just adorable.
Friday, April 25, 2008
Restaurant.com
I love, love, love Restaurant.com. If you like to eat out, you'll love it too. And right now they have a code for 70% off their normal pricing. Yowza! Man, the way I'm promoting them maybe I should just go work for them!
Thursday, April 24, 2008
The First...
Ahhh... The first post, like fresh fallen snow. Okay, sometimes I'm just too cheezy.
I'm packing up tonight to head to... Austin, TX! Woo! It will be my first visit to see Kylie. I think I need a weekend away too. I've been too busy lately. I don't think I've been home to just veg in almost two weeks. There's just always something going on-- dinners, birthdays, errands... Paul says I keep our social calendar too busy. I guess I do need to slow it down a little. Thankfully I don't see much on my calendar for next week other than a work dinner.
The wedding is keeping my pretty busy too. I'm staying sane for the most part, but there are smaller details I need to finish up. I finally decided on a location for my bachelorette party at least. I was so indecisive about that one. (Sorry Heather!)
Congrats to Mark and Susan. Woo! Babies are so nice. :) I want one. Later.
I'm packing up tonight to head to... Austin, TX! Woo! It will be my first visit to see Kylie. I think I need a weekend away too. I've been too busy lately. I don't think I've been home to just veg in almost two weeks. There's just always something going on-- dinners, birthdays, errands... Paul says I keep our social calendar too busy. I guess I do need to slow it down a little. Thankfully I don't see much on my calendar for next week other than a work dinner.
The wedding is keeping my pretty busy too. I'm staying sane for the most part, but there are smaller details I need to finish up. I finally decided on a location for my bachelorette party at least. I was so indecisive about that one. (Sorry Heather!)
Congrats to Mark and Susan. Woo! Babies are so nice. :) I want one. Later.
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