This little guy's smile kills me . . .

I'm reading a blog about a mommy who is smart, intelligent, practical, she's into biology, what could be better?

Only one thing, her little boy's smile. If he's gonna smile, it's gonna be alllll the way! None of this half-hearted business. In short, it kills me . . .

Check him out:  http://jollyjansen.blogspot.com/

Shouldn't we all be more like that. If we're gonna smile, let's mean it!

Love and a very big genuine smile to my loyal readers! :D

10 things . . .

Yes, it is that time again, time for another survey.

10 things you most likely don't know about me:

1.  I'm notorious for killing houseplants
2.  Anything to do with touching eyeballs makes me sick to my stomach. Yes, those of you who use contacts, it grosses me out, sorry but true.
3.  I have not taken down my Christmas Decs, and probably never will. (Until we move out that is . . .)
4.  I used to hate the color red, now I love it!
5.  I have not been out of the apartment for 48 hours, unless you count the balcony, which you probably don't.
6.  I go usually a couple months between doing my toenails (yes, sometimes I go that long before I clip them! Terrible, I know)
7.  All of my worst nightmares have either been about money or numbers. (No, I do not hate or love math)
8.  I sleep 9-10 hours a day, and sometimes take a nap to boot.
9.  I swear in my head when I get really mad. : o
10.I wish that I could get a Phd and birth babies in France, then come back here to live.

There, some of you know this already, since you are related to me, but for the rest, hope you feel enlightened. ;)

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One of my friends from college is going into law school and has pretty much self-educated himself in so many areas. He's probably one of the more brilliant students to ever have come out of WWU.

Anyway, he's very interesting in gov. and politics, obviously, and has started a blog about his ideas and research. The latest blog post really hit home for me. We Americans are allowing the top richest 10% of our nation not only to rule our government, but to allow them to keep giving themselves tax cuts and excusing them from any real fiscal responbility or payback during a time of economic crisis. Instead, they suggest that the working class pay for our debts single-handedingly by destroying programs that help us and cutting our wages instead. I have no problem with doing my small part to close the deficit, but the key word here is INSTEAD of them doing ANYTHING, those who are most able to do something refuse to admit that they need to help as well and that in all reality, they are the ones who could help the most.

Anyway, I encourage all my readers to have a look at his blog. The post before the most recent one is important to read as well.

http://livinglightlyupontheearth.blogspot.com/2011/02/haves-are-winning-part-4.html?spref=fb

On a more likely than not interesting note . . .

Last night we had a helicopter flying directly over our complex for half an hour starting at 10:30pm. We also saw a few police cars while we driving into the complex. We had an interesting time speculating what crime had been committed and watching the helicopter.

It seems every time the in-laws come over, something criminal happens in the neighborhood. :P The first time they came, we heard gun shots during the night that sounded at least as close all the apartment complex next door. It's just a funny coincidence and makes me wonder what will happen when they next come for our interest and entertainment.

We were told later that it was probably a chase that either ended by catching the criminal or they escaped.

Needless to say, once we can afford an upgrade, we'll try and find a less disconcerting neighborhood, but until then, we will be eternally grateful to live in the only gated complex in the area. :P

Lingering sickness . . .

This post will include my rantings and ravings, so if you don't want to hear/read me complain, then don't continue reading. I will try and keep my perspective though . . .

This weekend was overall great. I didn't have to do much cooking (like at all) and I believe the in-laws had a good time catching up with us and my family. We had a huge group Sat. afternoon for lunch, 15 people. Some took a walk, my once removed aunt (I think) by marriage and I chatted about our lives and philosophies, then we all played Kinect and ate grilled cheese and other various merriments till 10.

Now all this was great, except I spent the whole weekend having trouble swallowing without it being painful and just generally feeling like it was too much effort to move. Last night I started feeling the chills and aches and didn't have the energy to play or do anything but just sit and watch. This morning I felt better, but still have the throat that's perpetually on fire and now I have a headache. So, although I'm not deathly ill or throwing up, I'm getting really really tired of being mildly sick for the last week. I can't shake it. I've been sleeping at least 8 hours, drinking tons of water, eating cough drops, you name it, but it just won't go completely away! Arrrrrrrrrrgh!!!

I think I will go wallow in self pity and go take a scalding bath that will only give me temporary relief and happiness, but that's better than nothing I suppose.

Can't wait to be better! :(

Cool new blog!

I just added a blog that has gotten rave reviews from anyone who is interested in fashion and people-watching. You've probably even heard of it. It's a guy who takes photos of everyday people and how they dress, mainly in New York.

I just wanted to give a shoutout, because it has some really awesome photography. It's called "The Sartorialist" and it's found at http://www.thesartorialist.blogspot.com/

Vday post

Well, everyone's doing a Vday post right? So I guess I'd better. ;)

Yesterday, my darling husband bought me flowers and a card (a card that had as much of his own writing as the card's writing, a good mark in my mind). They were a dozen (one short he found out afterwards) plus white lilies. It looks lovely on our dining room table.

I made him a candlelit dinner, a butter garlic sauce pasta with parmesan and steamed broccoli with strawberries and cream for dessert. We fed each other the strawberries. (It's just more fun that way isn't it?) I dressed up a lil as well, which I think he appreciated. I was going to buy him a card as well, but there wasn't any left for husbands! I need to try and get cards earlier I guess. We then lounged on the sofa watching episodes of The Simpsons and then may or may not have enjoyed the waters of our bathtub . . . :o Scandalous, I know.

Anyway, it was a lovely evening and I couldn't have been more pleased with our choice to stay home instead of braving the stuffed restaurants. We'll have to go out some other evening instead when we get the hankering.

So, my readers, did you all have a good Valentines? Did you start any traditions with a loved one that you'll carry on to the next year? I'm always looking for some good traditions, that's what really makes a holiday special . . .