Time for another test today. The kids are testing for their next belt and C and I are testing for the next two. And we're having a testing picture afterwards... hope my hair holds up (LOL like I really care).
In the past month I've dropped 5 pounds, lost 2 inches on my waist, 2 inches from my hips and 2 from my upper chest (measured right under the arm pits).
Saturday, May 31, 2008
Friday, May 16, 2008
Hadlish Computer Building Tip
Bamboo skewers.
Seriously. I think I would have gone bald with frustration had I not had bamboo skewers this evening. We kinda screwed up by not realizing that the frame for the heat sink should have been attached to the motherboard BEFORE mounting the motherboard in the computer. So, thanks to the bamboo skewers we were able to line up the holes and then RAISE the back piece of the frame in order to attach it properly.
Not only that, but the skewers came in handy to use for an extra little push when trying to remove the metal pieces from the slots in the back. Yeah, I don't know what those pieces are called, sue me.
But hey, I built my own computer tonight with just a little help and guidance from C. Now tomorrow we'll be testing the plug and pray part of the build!
Seriously. I think I would have gone bald with frustration had I not had bamboo skewers this evening. We kinda screwed up by not realizing that the frame for the heat sink should have been attached to the motherboard BEFORE mounting the motherboard in the computer. So, thanks to the bamboo skewers we were able to line up the holes and then RAISE the back piece of the frame in order to attach it properly.
Not only that, but the skewers came in handy to use for an extra little push when trying to remove the metal pieces from the slots in the back. Yeah, I don't know what those pieces are called, sue me.
But hey, I built my own computer tonight with just a little help and guidance from C. Now tomorrow we'll be testing the plug and pray part of the build!
Thursday, May 15, 2008
dinner's ready!
Appetizer
What is the nearest big city to your home?
I live in one...
Soup
On a scale of 1-10 with 10 being highest, how well do you keep secrets?
probably an 8... there are just some things that I just can't keep my mouth shut on... and C's usually the tellee
Salad
Describe your hair (color, texture, length).
shoulder length, brown with some copper highlights, not really sure on texture
Main Course
What kind of driver are you? Courteous? Aggressive? Slow?
Can I be an a$$ and say "better than most"? I use my blinkers appropriately - you know, those little red things on the back of your car - I know what to do at a flashing red light and in the years that I've been driving I've never been in an accident and have only had one speeding ticket. I will also add that when I was last with my siblings I was voted the square because I drove responsibly.
Dessert
When was the last time you had a really bad week?
Ummm... that would be November/December of last year. And it was the last of the really bad weeks I'd been having since 2001... yeah that long, don't ask.
What is the nearest big city to your home?
I live in one...
Soup
On a scale of 1-10 with 10 being highest, how well do you keep secrets?
probably an 8... there are just some things that I just can't keep my mouth shut on... and C's usually the tellee
Salad
Describe your hair (color, texture, length).
shoulder length, brown with some copper highlights, not really sure on texture
Main Course
What kind of driver are you? Courteous? Aggressive? Slow?
Can I be an a$$ and say "better than most"? I use my blinkers appropriately - you know, those little red things on the back of your car - I know what to do at a flashing red light and in the years that I've been driving I've never been in an accident and have only had one speeding ticket. I will also add that when I was last with my siblings I was voted the square because I drove responsibly.
Dessert
When was the last time you had a really bad week?
Ummm... that would be November/December of last year. And it was the last of the really bad weeks I'd been having since 2001... yeah that long, don't ask.
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Happy Day
Ya know, today was a great great day. Today I got to:
- sleep in.
- lather myself up with good smelling soap then the same good smelling body butter
- grab a light breakfast with my family, go to the bookstore and buy 3 new books, then go to lunch. All while being chauffered around by my hubbster.
- come home and fall asleep by reading in the loveseat recliner
- wake up and play some wii and watch/listen to Celtic Woman with my daughter
- make chocolate chip muffins
- have a "roll you own" dinner
- watch cartoons and Chicken Little with my son
- read some more on the loveseat
- love and hug on my kids and hubby
- be loved and hugged on by my kids and hubby
Now, I think I might sit back and enjoy a glass of wine and enjoy the rest of the evening. Definately a nice day and one that will hopefully stay with me for awhile. Come to think of it, I didn't have to remind the kids to be nice to one another, to be quiet or even to clean up after themselves.... ahhhhhh this is nice.
Friday, May 09, 2008
Appetizer
When someone smiles at you, do you smile back?
I believe so... though I think that I'm usually the first smiler... people don't smile much anymore it seems.
Soup
Describe the flooring in your home. Do you have carpet, hardwood, vinyl, a mix?
yukky rental carpet with yukky rental vinyl... It's not yukky in that it's dirty, but yukky in that it's not something I would choose for myself if I had the option.
Salad
Write a sentence with only 5 words, but all of the words have to start with the first letter of your first name.
Llamas like licking lollipops loudly.
Main Course
Do you know anyone whose life has been touched by adoption?
Yep, though I have to say that I'm not really super close to them.
Dessert
Name 2 blue things.
Cookie Monster & Grover
When someone smiles at you, do you smile back?
I believe so... though I think that I'm usually the first smiler... people don't smile much anymore it seems.
Soup
Describe the flooring in your home. Do you have carpet, hardwood, vinyl, a mix?
yukky rental carpet with yukky rental vinyl... It's not yukky in that it's dirty, but yukky in that it's not something I would choose for myself if I had the option.
Salad
Write a sentence with only 5 words, but all of the words have to start with the first letter of your first name.
Llamas like licking lollipops loudly.
Main Course
Do you know anyone whose life has been touched by adoption?
Yep, though I have to say that I'm not really super close to them.
Dessert
Name 2 blue things.
Cookie Monster & Grover
Thursday, May 08, 2008
Home is where your heart is
Ok, maybe not in this case, not really.
I believe that my "heart" will always be in the area I grew up in. I think back fondly of the rainy days, snowy winters, the lovely summer nights playing cards outside.
Reality is that my heart will be far far away. Ok, maybe not *that* far. We've decided that the best thing for our family at this point is to stay where we are and finally put down some roots. I really can't see giving up a good job with great benefits to go back home and find an uncertain job with even more uncertain benefits.
So here in a month or so we'll start looking for our home. It might not be where my heart is, but we'll certainly put some heart into it.
I believe that my "heart" will always be in the area I grew up in. I think back fondly of the rainy days, snowy winters, the lovely summer nights playing cards outside.
Reality is that my heart will be far far away. Ok, maybe not *that* far. We've decided that the best thing for our family at this point is to stay where we are and finally put down some roots. I really can't see giving up a good job with great benefits to go back home and find an uncertain job with even more uncertain benefits.
So here in a month or so we'll start looking for our home. It might not be where my heart is, but we'll certainly put some heart into it.
Friday, May 02, 2008
mmmmm bacon
Appetizer
What was your favorite cartoon when you were a child?
My first favorite cartoon that I can remember was Touche Turtle. Then I liked Hong Kong Phooey. I love cartoons, even now. Well, there are some I can live without but I still love the oldies.
Soup
Pretend you are about to get a new pet. Which animal would you pick, and what would you name it?
I've been naming imaginary pets for awhile now. Our "plan" is to get 2 rotties and name them Ruff and Tumbull. The kiddos want cats.
Salad
On a scale of 1-10 with 10 being highest, how much do you enjoy getting all dressed up for a special occasion?
Right now probably a 7. Will probably go higher as the weight drops and I can get clothes that fit nicer.
Main Course
What kind of music do you listen to while you drive?
Either the radio or celtic music. Nothing like going through traffic singing "Beer, beer, beer" to yourself.
Dessert
When was the last time you bought a clock? And in which room did you put it?
I think about 6 months ago. We put it where the kids can see it and told them not to wake us up before 7 am on the weekends.
What was your favorite cartoon when you were a child?
My first favorite cartoon that I can remember was Touche Turtle. Then I liked Hong Kong Phooey. I love cartoons, even now. Well, there are some I can live without but I still love the oldies.
Soup
Pretend you are about to get a new pet. Which animal would you pick, and what would you name it?
I've been naming imaginary pets for awhile now. Our "plan" is to get 2 rotties and name them Ruff and Tumbull. The kiddos want cats.
Salad
On a scale of 1-10 with 10 being highest, how much do you enjoy getting all dressed up for a special occasion?
Right now probably a 7. Will probably go higher as the weight drops and I can get clothes that fit nicer.
Main Course
What kind of music do you listen to while you drive?
Either the radio or celtic music. Nothing like going through traffic singing "Beer, beer, beer" to yourself.
Dessert
When was the last time you bought a clock? And in which room did you put it?
I think about 6 months ago. We put it where the kids can see it and told them not to wake us up before 7 am on the weekends.
Thursday, May 01, 2008
Another one bites the dust!
We're done! The semester (for me) is OVER!! Woo!!!
Now comes the tedious work of burning archives for the next three weeks until publishing starts again.
That's ok though... I'm done for now. I can relax. I can sit back and enjoy being done for awhile.
In other news...
Bud wanted me to take the seeds out of his apple so he can grow an apple tree. We don't have room for an apple tree. What a silly kid!
Now comes the tedious work of burning archives for the next three weeks until publishing starts again.
That's ok though... I'm done for now. I can relax. I can sit back and enjoy being done for awhile.
In other news...
Bud wanted me to take the seeds out of his apple so he can grow an apple tree. We don't have room for an apple tree. What a silly kid!
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