Homer

Today was a gloomy day, given the fact that The Memorial Day holiday was rather relaxing. I went in to work only to hear a voice mail I have been dreading to hear. It was Cherry, our office administrator saying she would be in late this morning because they have to put their dog Homer to sleep. I immediately started crying. Yes, I am a dog lover, which is why I pet sit on the side. But this one was a special one, actually all the of the dogs I sit for are special to me in their own way. I knew he was sick, I knew she was doing all she could for him in the last few months he has been ill. But the call was just unexpected. It fit the gray day we had.
Anyway, I just wanted to put it out there that Homer was such a big ole' bear of a dog, a yellow lab, and he will definitely be missed.

A FAITHFUL DOG...
A Faithful Dog Will Play With You
And Laugh With You -Or Cry-
He'll Gladly Starve To Stay With You
Nor Ever Reason Why,
And When You're Feeling Out Of Sorts
Somehow He'll Understand
He'll Watch You With His Shining Eyes
And Try To Lick Your Hand.
His Blind, Implicit Faith In You
Is Matched By His Great Love-
The Kind That All Of Us Should Have
In The Master, Up Above.
When Everything Is Said And Done
I Guess This Isn't Odd
For When You Spell "Dog" Backwards
You Get The Name Of God.

By:Anonymous Dog Poem

Desert Lung

(The Sahara Tent; where we spent most of the time.)

This is what they call it anyway.. Well, Justin's Dad.
It's pretty much like a sinus cold.. I apparently got it due to the changes in climate.. being in the 100 degree desert for 3 days, then heading to the nice cold mountains for 2 and then to the nice sandy beaches for another couple of days.. I know, I know.. It sounds like I am bragging and some of you might think I should not be complaining, especially since I was out for a week or so right?
eh.. I am not really.. but just letting you know that because of this and the fact that Justin has all our pictures on the laptop, I will only be posting the few of the pictures I was able to upload last night in between sleep sessions of a stuffy nose and a crappy cough.. its probably only a tenth of all the photos but.. they will do for the mean time.
But so you know.. I had a freaking blast!! Roger Waters blew me away (for any Pink Floyd Fans out there) he is definitely a must see if you ever get the chance.
Portishead was awesome, her voice is amazing! And then of course there was Prince.. he was not too bad either. (these are only a few and mainly the ones most of you would know).
Once I get everything in order I will be posting something.

While visiting California, we we also went up to Mt. Baldie actually drove on the ridge backs of mountains and saw breathtaking scenery... went to Six Flags Magic Mountain(No more roller coasters for me for a LONG time.) Also, to the the Long Beach Pacific Aquarium and Big Bear too.
It was nice. We had a great time and I am only somewhat glad to be back.. (the back to work part, I can do without).

It's time to leave..

As ready as I am to head out to sunny California tomorrow, I can't help but think, I am forgetting to do something.. is it at home?, is it work?, not sure.

I have for the first time ever, only packed what I need and will wear. Normally, I over pack and end up NOT wearing almost half of what I packed in the first place.
Not this year. Nope, This year I decided to do it different and more how it should always have been. Maybe that is why I can't help but think I am missing something..(it's all my security clothes!!!! What am I thinking?!?!?) I keep telling myself, if I forget something, I can buy it there. Besides, it's California, not a foreign country. Right? haha Well, some might beg to differ.

Let's see.. so you know '--/' means "check"

itinerary--/
car rental info--/
money--/
concert tickets--/
clothes for 7 days--/
undergarments--/
only 2 pairs of shoes--/** those who know me are probably gasping!* YES, I am only packing a pair of flip flops and walking shoes.. and I will be wearing my favorite Rocket Dog slip ons onto the plane.. so 3 total. I am pretty impressed myself.
Make-up--/
toiletries--/
jackets--/
pj's--/

As I am typing this, I am pretty sure I have packed all the necessities (Break into the Jungle book Song--- Look for the bare necessities, the simple bare necessities) and even though I have packed light, I can't help but think my suitcase is going to weigh over 50 lbs and they will make me take stuff out.
I have been taking this trip for 5 years now, and you would think by now, I would have this down. Maybe its the age thing bringing on the anxiety or something.

I think I just need to breathe and relax and know that I can buy it there if I forgot it.
ahhhhh.
breathe in, breathe out. ooohhmmmmm...

yeah it helps a bit. I hope it helps alot more.. I want to be stress free and ready to go by tomorrow afternoon.

Most of you already know, I am going to California with Justin, we are doing the annual trip to Coachella. -- a big music and arts festival out in Indio, CA.

They list the set times today.. I know Justin is super duper happy.. its a bit different this year the way they have them listed.. but with all the great bands, I suppose they want to make it where you can see the A-list bands.

see below for the set times

http://www.coachella.com/event/set-times

maybe you can guess where I will be.. I doubt it though.. haha I don't think I even know.

Not sure if I will see or talk to you before I leave.. I am sure you will hear from me at some point or another.. At least if I stay in a scary hotel.. Ronda you will be getting a call from me. hahah

My next Thirty Years

Just posting these lyrics, I like the song, and it makes lots of sense.. some things I am coming to notice as I grow from day to day. Not only that, just the things you shouldn't take for granted and how things should be.


I think Ill take a moment, celebrate my age
The ending of an era and the turning of a page
Now its time to focus in on where I go from here
Lord have mercy on my next thirty years

Hey my next thirty years Im gonna have some fun
Try to forget about all the crazy things Ive done
Maybe now Ive conquered all my adolescent fears
And Ill do it better in my next thirty years

My next thirty years Im gonna settle all the scores
Cry a little less, laugh a little more
Find a world of happiness without the hate and fear
Figure out just what Im doing here
In my next thirty years

Oh my next thirty years, Im gonna watch my weight
Eat a few more salads and not stay up so late
Drink a little lemonade and not so many beers
Maybe Ill remember my next thirty years

My next thirty years will be the best years of my life
Raise a little family and hang out with my wife
Spend precious moments with the ones that I hold dear
Make up for lost time here, in my next thirty years
In my next thirty years

FINALLY!!!!!!

I figured a few things out. ahhhh. Ok, time for bed.

Freerice.com

I was reading the current issue of SPIN Magazine and in it was an interview with Jena Malone. She was speaking of a website called: http://freerice.com/index.php

It' s a site where you can not only test your vocabulary but increase it along the way.. And with each word you answer correctly you earn 20 grains of rice to feed the hungry.
Talk about highly addictive, especially for those who are into vocabulary.. ahem Megan.. lol, actually I think you would LOVE this site.

So go ahead, check it out... enjoy and know you are feeding the hungry and helping yourself along the way.

Blog On.

Ok.. Here I am a couple years later and I am still not all into blogging as much as I should, nor am I understanding this site as quick as I should have.. I am sure its due to lack of blogging on my part. But now that I have a lil buddy Cooper and one of my best friends blogging,his mommy, I might be able to take on this challenge. I have so many thoughts of blogs all at times I am not at a computer of course.. But I think I will be here more often than not. We will just see I suppose.

bibble babble

Ahh so we are already into the December-- tis the season yay. and belive it or not i have money to shop. just not sure what to get anyone for Christmas.. I dunno if its been b/c i have slacked in the keeping up with family and friends department, or just plain laziness.

Maybe a combination of both.

Lost

Apparently I am unaware to what the heck I am doing... This started out as me trying to leave a comment on my friends blog site and i ended up here.