Monday, October 13, 2008
Friday, September 26, 2008
Good marketing.
This morning I watched a small part of an informercial for the Cricut. I've never seen a Cricut before - I don't (GASP) scrapbook. At all. EVER. And I don't put vinyl words on things. I don't even want to - well, maybe a sign or two with vinyl letters would be fine, but no scrapbooking. I used to want to scrapbook, just a little, enough to buy a few things, but I got over it before I made any pages. I probably still have that stuff in the box with my wedding pictures. Anyway, in just 3 minutes of infomercial, I wanted a Cricut. I wanted one really bad(ly?). Just in case I ever decide to scrapbook or put vinyl words on things. Or maybe just to watch it work. In reality, I would probably just cut things out and never use them. Just to watch it work. At least I wouldn't be wasting materials, because it can figure out where to cut on your scraps. All by itself. Seriously?!? Duuuude. Sign me up.
I'm going to bed. I've got the plague and I'd like to get over it soon. I hadn't even left the house since Monday afternoon until today when I went to the grocery store with the boys. Brainiac move, but I didn't want to cook dinner and I already exhausted all of the easy dinners in the house except cereal and I needed Diet Coke (shh, I know). It's not the worst plague I've ever had, but it's obviously affecting my cognitive functioning.
Go to bed already, you big whiner. Sheesh.
I'm going to bed. I've got the plague and I'd like to get over it soon. I hadn't even left the house since Monday afternoon until today when I went to the grocery store with the boys. Brainiac move, but I didn't want to cook dinner and I already exhausted all of the easy dinners in the house except cereal and I needed Diet Coke (shh, I know). It's not the worst plague I've ever had, but it's obviously affecting my cognitive functioning.
Go to bed already, you big whiner. Sheesh.
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Shirts I designed for Homecoming
I like these as much or more than the ones I made for the girls last year. I didn't get any really good pictures of the girls' logos - the main logo is the same as the boys' but they have "Hannah Bear" etc. under the logo in different fonts. Josh's is the only one through the wash so far and it's pretty faded, but still visible. Everyone's has to be bleached, but my photo transfer paper is only good on white, so white it is.Oh, and look at this picture. David singing the National Anthem at Homecoming - his first time ever at a game. He was AWESOME.
Well, flip, the laptop decided it doesn't want to cooperate. I'll try again later. For now, just imagine a picture of David with a microphone on the 50-yard line.
Now it won't let me move the picture where I want it, so since y'all are doing such a good job imagining, I'm just going to leave it.
Monday, September 22, 2008
His Daddy's boy
Sam is his daddy's boy.
He fell (rolled sideways) down the stairs this morning. He's good with the stairs - until he isn't and then he tumbles. He hasn't fallen down them for MONTHS, but now lately he's decided that he's a big boy and tries to go down standing up instead of feet first on his belly. He IS getting big, but not that big yet. Anyway, I was right here in the living room and I heard him start to tumble and caught him just as he hit the bottom. He was scared, but fine and hadn't hit his head on the bottom. Crying hard - we snuggled and cried together for a minute and then I sat down with him in the office chair to nurse, but as soon as we sat, he reached for the piano and wanted to play, so he played. And immediately the tears were gone. And he's still playing now. Sam LOVES the piano and will suddenly think of it while playing in other parts of the house. He gets mesmerized when he pushes the play button and the preprogrammed songs play - he plays along and seems to think he's making that music - but he loves almost as much to just plink around on it.
Today I'm going to clean up the living room while listening to this. Then homework and work-work and tonight hopefully some family home evening. We had a fun, busy weekend with Homecoming (David sang the National Anthem at the game, his first time ever at a game), playing outside in the water (it's still 90 degrees here people), sunburns, the Primary Program (they were AWESOME), and a retirement party for the previous theatre teacher. Fun, but we were all tired by last night and EVERY ONE was in bed by 8:45.
And Sam is opening toilet paper on the floor next to me. Talented and helpful. I'm outta here.
He fell (rolled sideways) down the stairs this morning. He's good with the stairs - until he isn't and then he tumbles. He hasn't fallen down them for MONTHS, but now lately he's decided that he's a big boy and tries to go down standing up instead of feet first on his belly. He IS getting big, but not that big yet. Anyway, I was right here in the living room and I heard him start to tumble and caught him just as he hit the bottom. He was scared, but fine and hadn't hit his head on the bottom. Crying hard - we snuggled and cried together for a minute and then I sat down with him in the office chair to nurse, but as soon as we sat, he reached for the piano and wanted to play, so he played. And immediately the tears were gone. And he's still playing now. Sam LOVES the piano and will suddenly think of it while playing in other parts of the house. He gets mesmerized when he pushes the play button and the preprogrammed songs play - he plays along and seems to think he's making that music - but he loves almost as much to just plink around on it.
Today I'm going to clean up the living room while listening to this. Then homework and work-work and tonight hopefully some family home evening. We had a fun, busy weekend with Homecoming (David sang the National Anthem at the game, his first time ever at a game), playing outside in the water (it's still 90 degrees here people), sunburns, the Primary Program (they were AWESOME), and a retirement party for the previous theatre teacher. Fun, but we were all tired by last night and EVERY ONE was in bed by 8:45.
And Sam is opening toilet paper on the floor next to me. Talented and helpful. I'm outta here.
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
quick little urbandictionary folderol
Go to www. urbandictionary. com and type in your answer to each question in the search box, then write the FIRST definition it gives you. Unless the second or third definition is funnier or more shareable, IYKWIM (search my name and you will KWIM)
1) Your name? Dawn
(v) - To be dawned.
Setting a person on fire (or just burning them), then whacking them in the head with a pot, then throwing ice cubes at them, then injecting them with air to cause an embolism. Usually fatal.
My lecturer gave me a bad mark for my experimental sound assignment, so I dawned her.
OH DEAR.
2) Your Gender? Female (I picked a different one just because I didn't want to copy Esther.)
1)n.- The opposite of male in any species on earth, usually the reproductive member of the species, except in seahorses, coming in a variety of classes from cherished partner to ankle.
2)n.- The only match to the male human that constitutes a heterosexual relationship.
Women, can't live with them, can't have a heterosexual relationship without them.
3) One of your friends?
A formidable foe to normal people. intelligent, strong forceful. a weird hybrid of a bully and a nerd. As well as the first dictator of the America and king of the new peaceful world. Also known as Timebomb and various other variations including at least TB.
I am David. All other David's fall in march as we conquer the world. For a new Earth of peace void of general stupidity.
4) What should you be doing? my mouth is still agape from my first choice and I'm not going to tell you what it was, it was that bad. Okay, this one is better: cleaning house.
To be in the process of either -To be effortlessly winning at any form of gambling where one plays against The "house" or "bank". Now extended to also mean effortlessly winning at friendly card games or any form of gambling. -To be pulverising the opposition when heavily outnumbered. Can refer to massacres, brawls or anything similar.
"He was cleaning house at the craps table last night"
"He's cleaning house at the drugs den because he has a wicked AK."
"The undertaker is in the ring and is cleaning house."
5) Favorite color? purple
slang for Promethazine Cough Syrup (codeine). Made popular in dirty south rap, primarily Houston. Induces trance-like state. Synonyms: Syrup, Oil, Sizzurp, Lean, Drank
I got a purple sprite and ya'll ain't. Paul Wall Go get a pint of purple.
6) Where were you born? Mt. Vernon
Often thought of as the ghettoest place in Westchester, Mount Vernon actually contains one million dollar houses in overlapping areas. Neighboring country clubs in the "elite" Bronxville, Eastchester, and Tuckahoe towns made up of very Irish and Italian immigrants. The other half is a scarya$$ place that half the city has never been to, you know, or else they'd get shot.
Person One: "I live in Mt. Vernon."
Person Two: "Oh..."
Person One: "No, no, but I REALLY live in Bronxville."
Person Two: "Ohhhh!"
7) Month you were born? June
A versatile word that is numerous in meanings. Originating in Sydney, Australia, and developed by Robbo (the big June), it is used in the phrase to "june out". Since its origination in Sydney, it has spread via BBC to international status. To june out means to alter ones state of mind. It can occur from excessive consumption of alcohol, or when one is perhaps day dreaming in a class at school. It may also be used as a title, where "the big june" means to be one of the greats.
"Oh man, i was juning out massively in maths this morning!!"
"Jonathan Batty is the Big June"
8) Last person you talked to/texted on the phone? secretary was boring, so I went with where I called - Bel Air (Elementary)
where Will Smith grew up with his aunt and uncle so that he could get a better education
In west Philadelphia born and raised
on the playground is where I spent most of my days
chilling out, maxing and relaxing
all cool and all shooting some b-ball outside of school
when a couple of guys they were up to no good
started making trouble in our neighborhood
i got in one little fight and my mom got scared
she said your moving in with your auntie and uncle in Bel-Air
9) Your pets name? None
The lack of anything
Nada, zip, devoid
10) Your last name?
used to describe the appearance of clothing that it too tight for someone.
Often goes over peoples head when used in a sentence.
an item of clothing that is too small
My man that shirts is looking a little young on you...
I probably wasn't supposed to fix grammar, capitalization, spelling, or punctuation, but I just couldn't help it.
1) Your name? Dawn
(v) - To be dawned.
Setting a person on fire (or just burning them), then whacking them in the head with a pot, then throwing ice cubes at them, then injecting them with air to cause an embolism. Usually fatal.
My lecturer gave me a bad mark for my experimental sound assignment, so I dawned her.
OH DEAR.
2) Your Gender? Female (I picked a different one just because I didn't want to copy Esther.)
1)n.- The opposite of male in any species on earth, usually the reproductive member of the species, except in seahorses, coming in a variety of classes from cherished partner to ankle.
2)n.- The only match to the male human that constitutes a heterosexual relationship.
Women, can't live with them, can't have a heterosexual relationship without them.
3) One of your friends?
A formidable foe to normal people. intelligent, strong forceful. a weird hybrid of a bully and a nerd. As well as the first dictator of the America and king of the new peaceful world. Also known as Timebomb and various other variations including at least TB.
I am David. All other David's fall in march as we conquer the world. For a new Earth of peace void of general stupidity.
4) What should you be doing? my mouth is still agape from my first choice and I'm not going to tell you what it was, it was that bad. Okay, this one is better: cleaning house.
To be in the process of either -To be effortlessly winning at any form of gambling where one plays against The "house" or "bank". Now extended to also mean effortlessly winning at friendly card games or any form of gambling. -To be pulverising the opposition when heavily outnumbered. Can refer to massacres, brawls or anything similar.
"He was cleaning house at the craps table last night"
"He's cleaning house at the drugs den because he has a wicked AK."
"The undertaker is in the ring and is cleaning house."
5) Favorite color? purple
slang for Promethazine Cough Syrup (codeine). Made popular in dirty south rap, primarily Houston. Induces trance-like state. Synonyms: Syrup, Oil, Sizzurp, Lean, Drank
I got a purple sprite and ya'll ain't. Paul Wall Go get a pint of purple.
6) Where were you born? Mt. Vernon
Often thought of as the ghettoest place in Westchester, Mount Vernon actually contains one million dollar houses in overlapping areas. Neighboring country clubs in the "elite" Bronxville, Eastchester, and Tuckahoe towns made up of very Irish and Italian immigrants. The other half is a scarya$$ place that half the city has never been to, you know, or else they'd get shot.
Person One: "I live in Mt. Vernon."
Person Two: "Oh..."
Person One: "No, no, but I REALLY live in Bronxville."
Person Two: "Ohhhh!"
7) Month you were born? June
A versatile word that is numerous in meanings. Originating in Sydney, Australia, and developed by Robbo (the big June), it is used in the phrase to "june out". Since its origination in Sydney, it has spread via BBC to international status. To june out means to alter ones state of mind. It can occur from excessive consumption of alcohol, or when one is perhaps day dreaming in a class at school. It may also be used as a title, where "the big june" means to be one of the greats.
"Oh man, i was juning out massively in maths this morning!!"
"Jonathan Batty is the Big June"
8) Last person you talked to/texted on the phone? secretary was boring, so I went with where I called - Bel Air (Elementary)
where Will Smith grew up with his aunt and uncle so that he could get a better education
In west Philadelphia born and raised
on the playground is where I spent most of my days
chilling out, maxing and relaxing
all cool and all shooting some b-ball outside of school
when a couple of guys they were up to no good
started making trouble in our neighborhood
i got in one little fight and my mom got scared
she said your moving in with your auntie and uncle in Bel-Air
9) Your pets name? None
The lack of anything
Nada, zip, devoid
10) Your last name?
used to describe the appearance of clothing that it too tight for someone.
Often goes over peoples head when used in a sentence.
an item of clothing that is too small
My man that shirts is looking a little young on you...
I probably wasn't supposed to fix grammar, capitalization, spelling, or punctuation, but I just couldn't help it.
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Do you remember the first time you kissed the last person you kissed?
Yep, in the doorway of that apartment that Mel and I stayed in that belonged to Carollynn's mom.
What’s the greatest thing that happened to you today?
I raced the kids and they beat me (cleaning the family room - there are no losers in that kind of race)
Would you rather get up early or sleep in?
sleep in
What are you excited about right now?
Friday night
Would you rather smile over a lie or cry over the truth?
I'd rather cry over a lie and then smile over the truth. Then punch the person who lied in the first place - stinking practical joker.
What's the longest amount of time you've spent 'talking' to someone?
when you put talking in quotes like that, it makes me think you mean something else entirely, but I'm not sure what exactly.
Ever stayed up all night on the phone?
not ALL night, but definitely a long time. long enough to get someone in trouble about the phone bill.
What’s on your bedroom floor right now?
I don't want to talk about it. At least it isn't granola.
Do you trust people?
mostly
If you could move away, no questions asked, where would you move to?
just about anywhere north and/or west of the Mason-Dixon line and a small handful of places south of it.
Your favorite number?
13
When was the last time you had your hair cut?
March 24th
Does it take a lot to make you cry?
depends.
how tired am i?
Do you tell your parents everything?
nope
Does the thought of marriage scare you?
of course ;-)
How many kids do you want?
3.
anyone want the other 2?
I'm just kidding, I swear it.
What’s your favorite season?
spring or fall
What’s your favorite color to wear?
pink
Who was the last person in your bedroom?
I think that Haley just came down from there - Yep, she was getting some of Emma's beads she says.
What’s something that someone can do that really bothers you?
whining
Did you ever want to change your name when you were younger?
I don't think so
Do you wish you were famous?
nope.
Do you make a wish at 11:11?
make a wish at 11:11 - is that even a thing? you can't just make that stuff up. dude.
When you go to the beach do you swim or lay out more?
swim. laying out is dumb. especially with skin as white as snow.
What's something you do a lot?
laundry
Are you in a good mood?
pretty much
Does the number 23 have any significance to you?
is that the number from that movie? what's that movie called? oh yeah, The Number 23.
Be honest, do you like people in general?
yep.
Do you think Starbucks is expensive?
i wouldn't know, but rumor has it.
Have you cried today?
nope.
Honestly, are you dating 2 people?
you caught me.
duh.
Who is your favorite person to have a serious conversation with?
David
Where did you sleep last other than your house?
in the car (while David was driving, I swear)
What was the best thing that happened yesterday?
yesterday? I have no idea what happened yesterday.
Do you like where you are right now?
in general, though change is in the works.
Who was your last kiss?
SPY (which is someone different than the first question above, but time has passed since then, so ya know, I kissed someone else good night in the interim)
When was the last time you showered?
morning.
Do you have any pets?
5 monkeys
Do you still talk to your most recent ex?
nope, no idea where he is. (actually, I can't remember which one was last - which sounds bad, but it was a busy summer, which sounds worse, but it was a long time ago and none of them were very serious. it's all kind of hazy. this isn't sounding any better. I'll shut up now. I don't know where most of them are anyway.
melanie probably does, ask her ;-) )
What is the highlight of your week?
so far or what do I anticipate to be the highlight of the week? um, so far, probably cleaning out the van today. to come, Friday night.
Who do you trust the most with everything?
David
Do you miss anyone?
yep, tons of people
Yep, in the doorway of that apartment that Mel and I stayed in that belonged to Carollynn's mom.
What’s the greatest thing that happened to you today?
I raced the kids and they beat me (cleaning the family room - there are no losers in that kind of race)
Would you rather get up early or sleep in?
sleep in
What are you excited about right now?
Friday night
Would you rather smile over a lie or cry over the truth?
I'd rather cry over a lie and then smile over the truth. Then punch the person who lied in the first place - stinking practical joker.
What's the longest amount of time you've spent 'talking' to someone?
when you put talking in quotes like that, it makes me think you mean something else entirely, but I'm not sure what exactly.
Ever stayed up all night on the phone?
not ALL night, but definitely a long time. long enough to get someone in trouble about the phone bill.
What’s on your bedroom floor right now?
I don't want to talk about it. At least it isn't granola.
Do you trust people?
mostly
If you could move away, no questions asked, where would you move to?
just about anywhere north and/or west of the Mason-Dixon line and a small handful of places south of it.
Your favorite number?
13
When was the last time you had your hair cut?
March 24th
Does it take a lot to make you cry?
depends.
how tired am i?
Do you tell your parents everything?
nope
Does the thought of marriage scare you?
of course ;-)
How many kids do you want?
3.
anyone want the other 2?
I'm just kidding, I swear it.
What’s your favorite season?
spring or fall
What’s your favorite color to wear?
pink
Who was the last person in your bedroom?
I think that Haley just came down from there - Yep, she was getting some of Emma's beads she says.
What’s something that someone can do that really bothers you?
whining
Did you ever want to change your name when you were younger?
I don't think so
Do you wish you were famous?
nope.
Do you make a wish at 11:11?
make a wish at 11:11 - is that even a thing? you can't just make that stuff up. dude.
When you go to the beach do you swim or lay out more?
swim. laying out is dumb. especially with skin as white as snow.
What's something you do a lot?
laundry
Are you in a good mood?
pretty much
Does the number 23 have any significance to you?
is that the number from that movie? what's that movie called? oh yeah, The Number 23.
Be honest, do you like people in general?
yep.
Do you think Starbucks is expensive?
i wouldn't know, but rumor has it.
Have you cried today?
nope.
Honestly, are you dating 2 people?
you caught me.
duh.
Who is your favorite person to have a serious conversation with?
David
Where did you sleep last other than your house?
in the car (while David was driving, I swear)
What was the best thing that happened yesterday?
yesterday? I have no idea what happened yesterday.
Do you like where you are right now?
in general, though change is in the works.
Who was your last kiss?
SPY (which is someone different than the first question above, but time has passed since then, so ya know, I kissed someone else good night in the interim)
When was the last time you showered?
morning.
Do you have any pets?
5 monkeys
Do you still talk to your most recent ex?
nope, no idea where he is. (actually, I can't remember which one was last - which sounds bad, but it was a busy summer, which sounds worse, but it was a long time ago and none of them were very serious. it's all kind of hazy. this isn't sounding any better. I'll shut up now. I don't know where most of them are anyway.
melanie probably does, ask her ;-) )
What is the highlight of your week?
so far or what do I anticipate to be the highlight of the week? um, so far, probably cleaning out the van today. to come, Friday night.
Who do you trust the most with everything?
David
Do you miss anyone?
yep, tons of people
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