Random Thoughts III

1. I'm feeling guilty because we put Harley (the bigger puppy) on the chain instead of letting him run with the invisible fence... He was digging holes places in our yard, and while I'm mad at him for that, his sad eyes make me melt!!! He HATES being chained up now that he's had 3 months of freedom :-(

2. I just went to a beautiful wedding last night. Michelle Congrove (now DeAngelis) looked just gorgeous, but what stood out more was how HAPPY she was! It reminded me of how I felt on my wedding day... what amazing memories!

3. I heard a rumor that the Outback Steakhouse by me was closing and I about lost it! I'm addicted to their tossed salads becuase they have the best ranch dressing anywhere! Actually, I don't even like Ranch dressing other then theirs. Good thing I know all the take-away servers so well and I called right away to ask if this ugly rumor was indeed true. Good news... FALSE!!!!!!! I can continue getting my House salad with extra ranch every four days or so :-) (I make the 2 little sides of Ranch dressing last for 4 salads here at home. Am I a smart cookie or what???)

4. I have two friends having babies in the next 2 months, and I'm having a hard time accepting that Rich and I have agreed to put that step off for another year. I wasn't sure if I had mentioned on here yet that we are hoping (and it's the plan if all goes well) to build a new home next year! We've done quite a bit of background research, have our eye on at least one plot of land, and take advantage of our Harley Davidson to go on weekly rides exploring nearby areas to see if any other lots have popped up. Luckily, today is a beautiful sunny day and we plan to ride again later :-)

5. I think I want to move to Texas and become a Rancher when I retire. (Ok, maybe just a rancher's wife, since I'm not such a huge fan of outdoor work.)

6. I think I hear my pups getting in the trash- again!

7. I have exactly ONE week until I go back to school. I'm going to miss Lake Cable beach and having lunch with all the people I hardly see during the school year! I have come to love love love Panera's strawberry poppyseed salad! I'll miss that too, cuz it's seasonal :-(

8. I looked up the Starbucks nutrition facts and was happily surprised to find that my tall nonfat Chai tea has only 150 calories and 0 grams of fat~ That's less than when I splurge on an ice cream cone or Dr. Pepper when i'm working at Grinders! AND... i've avoided the frozen frappacino's due to fat and calories, and i can get a light version of the vanilla bean frozen drink for only 150 calores and 1g of fat as well! I'll have to try it :-)

9. So far, I'm enjoying my new phone, the Voyager from Verizon. I have no idea how to use most of the features, but I'm a touch screen fanatic so that's fun.

10. Rich has only 2 classes left of his 14 month program! It's almost August and he's done October 30th. That will take SUCH a load off this household!!!!!

11. Chou!

A Picture Extravaganza

Well, the real point of today's post is to try out my "adding pictures" element to this whole gig. I tried to select some pictures of people and puppies that I've mentioned in my past random thoughts. I may find a few thoughts to share by the end of this picture madness.

<--- This is Harley (my oldest) when HE was brand new to our family! Wait til you see what he looks like now!!

This is both the boys, Harley and Dugan, when Dugan was just 6 weeks and Harley could not be mroe than a foot away from him. ----->

<---- And this is the boys, a couple weeks ago, after Harley got neutered. He wanted to relax, and Dugan wasn't having any part of it! He wanted to PLAY :-)

Now... just two pictures of my little nephew, Herrison, and I'll be on my way! Isn't he the cutest thing? And to think, he'll have a little sibling in just 6-7 months! How fun!

Well, i'm off. I figured out that I don't like the pictures in the middle becuase I can't write around them. Lessons for next time! I'll have random thoughts soon, I'm sure!

Random Thoughts II

1. Talk about a nerve-wracking week. Spent time with my gramps taking him to doctor's visits and learning about his medication rituals (we're talking many, many pills every day)... and I think his anxiety about some things rubbed off on me a little. But, I love to help him because he's been such a loyal helper and supporter of me all my life.

2. I hate, yes hate, that women are so blatantly turned into sexual objects everywhere you look.

3. I went off my healthy diet with a vengeance this week.... We're talking mexican Monday (thanks, Becca), Grinders Tuesday (I worked a long day), Grinders Wednesday (becuase that's where Gramps wanted to eat after his doctor's appt.) AND Quaker State for bike night, Winking Lizard Thursday (after leaving Gramps from another long couple hours), and Grinders today (another long day)!!! Way off the beaten path!!! I want this to be a lifestyle, not a diet, and I need to try not to put myself in so many tempting situations if I can help it.

4. My dad is doing another triathalon tomorrow :-) I'm so proud of him!

5. I haven't had cheesy popcorn since the last post... :-(

6. My sister's baby is due February 1st... No wonder she was showing already!

7. My dogs have killed most of my lillies. The big pup (7 months) chases the little pup (12 weeks) and the little one has found a safe haven in my lillies. GRRRRRRR....... Today I broke a nail grabbing the little one by his collar to drag him our. I was ticked! (By the way, big boy is Harley and little pup is Dugan.) I promise that I will dedicate some time to adding pictures next week!

8. Less than 2 weeks until I go back to school :-(

9. Ever notice how a really great day can turn completely nauseating with one little ugly unexpected finding or news? This happened to me today, and I'm actually blogging to try to relax my mind. It has helped a smidge.

10. Have a great weekend!

Random Thoughts I

1. What a gorgeous day in Ohio!! Just took my neice and nephew to a little lake that I always thought was private, but it's public, and CHEAP! Perfect for little not-quite-swimmers who still want to play in water of many depths. Plus, I got to work on my tan!

2. Next trip... to see Gramps in the hospital. Ugh...

3. Drove home from Charlotte, NC yesterday. I was visiting my sister, and it is traditionally a very easy 7- 71/2 hour drive. However, while trying to eat a salad out of a baggie (the things we do stay healthy), I veered the wrong way at a key intersection. Didn't realize this until I crossed into TENNESSEE... which is 75 miles OFF the beaten path!!!!! Yes, I had to drive 75 miles back to the beaten path, and then i got stuck in construction. I drove for 10 hours instead of 7. Sheesh...

4. Rich and I are thinking about building a house next year. Pray that land is available and we are able to save what we are planning to save in the next 6-8 months. THIS big plan will influence my OTHER big plan... babies!!!!!!

5. Gas is over $4.00!!!!!!! This makes me want to curse. (Yes, that was another frustration as I drove an extra 150 miles yesterday.)

6. I'm suddently addicted to cheesy popcorn.

7. I haven't figured out pictures for the blog yet, but hopefully by my next random thoughts episode, I will!

8. Have a wonderful day!