I'm a goose

long overdue

2005-12-14T09:37:00.000-05:00

ever feel like you should update, just for the sake of updating?? That's me, today. I don't feel like I've got all that much to say, so pardon the random thoughts and pointless chatter about to come.

My cat isn't sick any more. No more green snot or watery eyes. That's great, but the process in getting him there was gross. Our vet prescribed him this antibiotic for like 21 days that is supposed to kill everything but the cat. They aked us if our cat would prefer chicken or fish flavor? I wasn't at home, so I couldn't ask the cat, but I had a hunch that he would like chicken. When this medicine arrived, I was excited to get him started on it, but slightly disturbed when I opened the medicine bottle to find a liquid that, smell-wise, did not resemble chicken in the least bit. No no my friend, this particular medicine smells like spoiled bacon, wrapped in a turd. I kid you not.

We got a new car, about a month ago. Gently used '04 Nissan Xterra. I love it- for a couple reasons. 1. it's reliable, and smells good, and looks nice and when we start a family, we can actually put a kid in it. AND 2. Now my husband doesn't whine. He finally shut up about a new car. That, my friends, is the true reward.

We're leaving for Florida in 10 days. My family lives down there and we're flying down for Christmas and New Years! I'm excited to relax a bit, get some time off of work for Aaron and I and hopefully get some sun. I'm starting to look like a corpse. I could use a healthy glow.

I wish I had something more interesting, and fun to report, but I lead a sad life. Quite the boring life. But I'll tell you, there have been some great SVU and CSI episodes lately. That, I can take to the bank.

love y'all.

I'm not sure what this means.

2005-11-15T09:25:00.000-05:00

I'm not even sure it's possible?? Can a cat catch a cold from a human? I've had this terrible head cold all last week, carrying over to this week, and yesterday, my cat Stephens, started to show cold symptoms. I did smooch him and cuddle him a lot when I was home sick last week, but is it possible that he would catch my cold? If so, I'm not sure what it means...

Also, I really like dill pickles.

proud parents

2005-10-18T08:19:00.000-05:00

Yesterday was a big day for Aaron and I...we became the proud parents of a bouncing, baby boy...kitten. He joined our family at 6:54pm on October 17th, 2005. He's a jewel. Cutest brown little body, racoon tail...and one white back leg- almost looks like he has a cast on. Our 12-week old boy has been named Stephens...so when someone asks, "what's your cats' name?" We can say, "this is our Cat Stephens." Ironically, our Cat Stephens keeps flashing us the peace sign and smells a bit like reefer. (Or maybe that's liter box)

Anyway..join us is welcoming our bundle of joy! Pictures to follow soon.

having friends is nice

2005-10-08T12:47:00.000-05:00

I can't say that a whole lot has changed since my last post...except there haven't been any more turds in my basement.
But it is nice to hear from friends....so thank you. Thanks for being the kind of people who pray when you say you're going to pray, and for being the kind that stop by and say hi when a girl is down, and for being the kind that don't try to fix things when all I want is someone to listen to me whine. thanks.

when it rains it pours

2005-10-06T08:54:00.000-05:00

ever go through a season where life seems exceptionally crappy? almost like you're being forced to stay in a dirty diaper, when in fact there is a clean one on the changing table, but you and your little hands just don't know how to get outta this one and into the other. well, me and my little hands are feeling helpless.

without depressing you, or depressing myself further, let's just say this- you could pick any area of life, and I could EASILY find something that wasn't going just right. Now, I know what you're going to say, "that's life." And point taken. On any given day everyone has something that they wish was better/different/easier/less crappy. But honestly, I am having days where I can't seem to find even a glimmer of relief...and on those days when I feel I can't take ANY more, one more thing hits. Last night, I got home from work at 6:30 and got into my bed...I didn't get out until this morning...at least if I stay in there, nothing bad can happen...but now that I say that, I won't bet on it.

If you're the praying kind, could you please pray for:

my body- I'm having terrible problems with my back, I have herniated discs that are acting up, as well as something in my shoulderblade that makes breathing difficult.

Aaron's health- that he wouldn't have any more kidney stones..which leads us to....

medical bills- kidney stones are expensive and we've had two that we've been paying off since our wedding day, almost a year ago.

our plumbing- had a back up last week that brought poop into my basement. Had it "snaked" three times but I'm still worried.

work- both Aaron and I are working lots of hours and we're really tired. And it seems that things aren't going as planned at work...lots of headaches.

Aaron's car- it keeps threatening to die on us and to date we still owe money on it...and have no means to replace it quite yet.

those are the biggies...and of course there are the basic things like, I hate my body and want to lose weight but I'm too busy to exercise, aaron needs new glasses because the ones he has are superglued together right now, I wish my house was clean and would magically stay clean for more than 2 days, I want a kitten and a hammock but can't afford them, I wish I was 10 again because life was simpler then.

that's about it...please pray. Even if you're not a praying person...maybe this is God's way of getting you to start...I could really use some love like that.

thanks friends.

almost like carnie-folk

2005-09-15T07:20:00.000-05:00

So myself and 24 of my closest friends were at Cedar Point this past weekend...enjoying an end of the summer day of coaster riding when I stumbled upon something I've never witnessed before in my life. Let me preface this by saying I basically grew up going to Cedar Point, and I'm pretty much more comfortable on a roller coaster than I am on most other modes of transportation. So I've seen all types of amusement park folk...ridden all the rides...endlessly and so on.

So we're standing in line to ride the Millenium Force...tallest, fastest North American Coaster out there- and all of a sudden, the line is at a stand still. The car that just ran was sitting, full of people, in the sun. Not unloading. Then there's a bit of commotion....and we realize that there's been something terrible. Yes my friends, as we looked over to the unloading zone, we saw a gentleman, in his mid-thirties, launching his lunch. Probably only 30 feet away from us, he's really lettin' it go, and his lovely, caring, slightly embarassed girlfriend is gently rubbing his back. As we surveyed the situation, we realized that he wasn't just throwing up there, on the ground, but he had actually lost it much earlier, on the coaster. Hence the delay in the coasters' well timed runs. They were hosing it down, and sanitizing it quite thoroughly. We all decided that someone needed to hose down the guy, as he had bright orange yack all down his leg, and on his socks and shoes.

Where do you go from there? I mean, everyone just saw you throw up- your girlfriend is trying to comfort you, knowing full well that you're a pansy. There's even this guy sitting in the car that just returned, who had to be at least 80 years old. I mean, come on. As the girlfriend, what do you say? "Honey, would you like to go ride the ferris wheel? maybe the bumper cars?"

The guy in front of me made a keen observation- "maybe she should take him on a water ride, to clean him up."

snack of the day

2005-09-08T11:52:00.000-05:00

One word.

Sun-Maid California Golden Raisins

that's so not true!

2005-09-07T07:17:00.000-05:00

anyone who says that there's very little difference between beginning your work day at 8am and beginning at 9am is full of crap. My coffee intake can attest to the fact that, yes, there is a difference. It takes at least 2-3 cups to get moving now....it used to be one and done.

It's a good thing that I've decided that showering is overrated. Now, I can simply roll outta bed, brush the teefers, throw on something relatively unwrinkled, and scoot out the diddly-door.

I thought about showering the night before...but that's way too much effort...especially when the good tv starts. Any suggestions?

Have a good one y'all.

it's like the first day of school

2005-09-01T13:43:00.000-05:00

For the last year and a half I have been working part time at our church. I've worked 2 other part time jobs in that time to try to get a full 40 each week....while hoping and praying that I would gain full time hours at the church. Well it was approved this summer for my status to be moved to full time and today was my first day on my new schedule. I had been working 4 days a week, with Mondays off and I must say, I've grown rather accustom to that 3 day weekend. So I chose to work 4, 10-hour days to keep those Mondays open. Well today I started bright and early at 8am which I quickly found is much different than 9am. If you don't believe me, try it. And instead of closing up shop at 2pm, I'll be here, daily 'til 6pm. So, here I sit, with about 3 hours to go...a big groggy, and rather drained. That damn Jay Leno, keeping me up with his lame monologue. Maybe I'll be well rested tomorrow.

so anyway...it was a good, long, productive day....day 1.

I am...I said...a HUGE Neil Diamond fan!

2005-08-31T08:34:00.000-05:00

we had friends in town this past weekend....they drove up from Nashville to hang out and to catch the hottest show in town! That's right...we had tickets to Neil Diamond!! Hold on to the handrail, don't faint..I know!!!!

You may not understand why this is so exciting for me- allow me to explain.
I grew up listening to Neil with my folks...every road trip, Neil would sing us across the country. I started going to concerts with my parents when I was in middle school...I even danced to a Neil song with my dad at my wedding. Neil is a part of me...he's the Best part of me....(that's a song, he probably wrote it for me).

So needless to say, the concert was amazing! They keep getting better...he played for over 2 hours...all my favorites. I had tears in my eyes when he took the stage...and I couldn't sleep when I got home.....amazing, simply amazing!

a pretty good day

2005-08-25T18:29:00.000-05:00

we've been working really hard, getting our house ready for our first weekend company to arrive tomorrow. To update- we bought this house and moved in the first week of June. In the past 2 months, we've painted 3 bedrooms, a hallway, a living room, dining room, kitchen, and family room...plus removed carpet in every room, and redone an entire bathroom....7 coats of who knows what on the walls to get them to look normal. We've put beds together and filled in empty space with new furniture, re-landscaped the entire outside...plus held a garage sale, and worked 40+ hours a week each! that was a mouthful.

so yesterday was great...we got so much done...it's like smooth sailing tonight and tomorrow....whew!

I also got a new cell phone today...my old one crapped out and they replaced it for free...gotta love Sprint, at least today, I do.

I also found a pair of jeans that fit- you know that rarely happens....

the only thing left is a nap and dinner....

chalk that one up as a pretty good day....

to all my married friends and your married friends.....

2005-08-23T08:38:00.000-05:00

is it just me? or is marriage hard? It seems that right when we get a leg up...something big hits us upside the head and knocks us 3 steps back. Communication seems impossible at times, there aren't enough hours in the day...and I don't even have kids yet!

but seriously- does anyone else fight? if you do, you do a great job of hiding it...I never see it! I don't understand what changes when you get married? I mean, we didn't fight like this when we were dating....and now, all of a sudden...we can't find anything that we can just talk about...or agree on...EVERYTHING is a fight.

to eliminate any additional venting, I will simply ask for your advice- what do you do to avoid fights...how do you get through them and not feel beaten and bloodied...how do you recover from them...how do you choose not to have them...HELP!!!

don't get me wrong..I love my husband, I really do...that's probably why I hate fighting so much...it's hard to fight so much with someone you love so much....

need your advice ladies.

things I've come to realize

2005-08-16T09:27:00.000-05:00

life is hard. life without God is harder.

bills arrive every month. even if you paid last months' bill on time, you're still gonna get a new one.

kidney stones are small, but expensive.

it's ok to feel sad.

I don't have to save the world.

Laguna Beach is mindless yet addicting.

coffee is comforting.

showering is overrated.

quiet isn't scary.

there's nothing wrong with asking for help.

poop, althought smelly and ugly, is quite humorous.

I can keep a plant alive for more than 3 weeks.

poprocks will never go out of style.

I'm not as cool as I thought I wanted to be.

if you think about where an egg comes from while you're eating it, it doesn't taste as good.

sleep is important.

growing up fast has no appeal to me.

teenagers scare me.

Sara Lee's slogan has fooled me for years. I thought they were saying, "Nobody does it like Sara Lee." But they're actually saying, "Nobody doesn't like Sara Lee." amazing.

my stomach doesn't hurt as much when I actually go to the bathroom when I first realize that I have to go.

I've realized that I have a lot more to realize.

sticks and stones

2005-06-20T20:49:00.000-05:00

it's been awhile. I find myself saying that more and more everyday. pretty lame I guess. we moved in to our new house just over a week ago now. it's been a crappy week...productive, but crappy. the night before the big move, my hub woke up at 3am with a ridiculous pain in his lower back...we rushed to the ER because he was throwing up. 3 hours and 1 catscan later, it was determined that he had yet another kidney stone. now since I only started blogging after we got married in November, you may not know this- but he had a kidney stone the week before our wedding and had to have it blasted the day before we got married. so here we are ...the second BIG event in our short marriage and up pops another stone. He's been cranky and mean for a week, while I slink around and try to get the house put together behind his back so he won't be troubled with it. Problem is...he wants to get this place all done so bad that he just works himself crazy and then complains that he doesn't feel good....he's learning to ask for help.

Well, tomorrow afternoon we head back to the pee pee doctor for the 2nd blast to my hubs left kidney. should be good times all around. pray, faithful friends. I just paid off the last less-than-a-centimeter-big stone and I'd like this one to be the last. much love y'all.

garage sale

2005-05-29T22:20:00.000-05:00

my hub and I are gonna have a garage sale...now that we have a garage to sell out of. yes, we're officially home owners! We closed on our first house on Friday and it's about time. living with my parents has been good, since they have been in Florida for 5 out of the 6 months that we've been here. not bad. but it's time...so we're gonna slap some paint on the walls and put all our cool new stuff in....mid june.

we could use some help...the couch is pretty heavy...so is the fridge.

don't be a punk...help a sister out. pitch in for an hour or so and I'll feed you lunch...wash your car, paint your fence, dogsit while you're out of town...

Turn on Your Heart Light

2005-05-20T10:20:00.000-05:00

I'm doubting that any of you have stuck it out...and are still around. It has been nearly a month since my last pathetic post- I'm attributing it to writer's block..and the fact that I lead a boring life.

Here's the news....why is my heart afire, you ask?

A certain someone is bringing a fiery concert to my town in late August...that's right, it's gonna be a Hot August Night.

He's jeweled up and ready to Bring me Flowers. No, I'm not his Kentucky Woman, but I am a Believer.

August 27th, Columbus Ohio....and I can't get tickets! Well, I could, but i'd have to take out a 2nd mortage on the house that I don't yet own....

I'm pretty sure that if I don't get to go, I'll die. Anyone got tickets?

gnocchi

2005-04-27T08:25:00.000-05:00

we had a bit of a late dinner last night- I didn't get home from work until 8:45. Good thing we had stuff on hand...have you ever had gnocchi? It's a potato-pasta dumpling type thing....super easy when someone else makes it and all I have to do is boil it for a couple of minutes. the secret? I make homemade pasta sauce....mmmm mmmm. I could eat it by itself...like real thick soup.

So as I was pondering the goodness that was our gnocchi last night I decided to look up some facts on good ole gnocchi.....

"Gnocchi is Italian for dumplings. Gnocchi with tomato sauce is known as strangolapreti or strangoloprevete, meaning priest stranglers, because a local priest liked them so much, and ate them so fast, that he choked on them."

hahaha....

thoughts for the day

2005-04-19T09:22:00.000-05:00

there's nothing wrong with getting your hands dirty. even if it means you can't get all the dirt out from under your nails at the end of the day.

everyone has ugly feet so quit being so worried about your own.

young adults can be just as generous as their parents....sometimes it just takes on a different form.

sometimes loving someone means keeping your mouth shut....other times it means telling them to shut theirs'.

kids are expensive.

although the smell of coffee in the morning can entice me out of bed...it makes your pee smell like cheerios.

the only kind of good coffee breathe is on a puppy.

I find that, more and more, I've got this case of writers' block...I thought you had to be a writer to get their block...goes to show that even a talentless, run-on of a sentance can qualify me as a writer....

and so on.

blogging scene 1, take 2

2005-04-12T12:44:00.000-05:00

so my pc at home is in a state of arrest....thus causing me to do any/all of my blogging at work....however, work has been rather demanding these days, and that,coupled with writer's block has led me to a place of not blogging at all.

it's not like nothing is happening, it just seems that it's not interesting enough, nor do I have the time to update every day. I feel like I really suck. not to mention the fact that nobody is reading anyway....talk about lack of motivation.

I guess this is the best I've got....
it's spring cleaning time...and with my husband out of town for the next four days, I've got mucho time to attack the nastiness that i call home.

I cleaned out the fireplace, even vaccumed it.....cleaned out the garage from top to bottom, rearranged and cleaned our bedroom, and gave all the carpets and floors a good once over....tonight, I begin attacking my personals.....clothes, shoes, junk....it's time to purge. We're in the home buying process and if I purge now, then there's less for me to move, come July.

see, nothing that interesting...nothing that hooks you and says, "I can't wait to see what she has to say tomorrow..." snooze.

I know I have a couple of friends who read regardless.....and I miss them dearly. you know those friends who make you feel awesome when they're around. The ones, that you secretly want to be more like....while still maintaining a good amount on ones' self. the kind of friends who you just like sitting and being with...nothing really even needs to be said.....

and ........

scene.

my husband thinks sushi is from China

2005-04-01T09:26:00.000-05:00

aaron and I are a part of a wonderful thursday night small group through our church....most of our closest friends are in this group, so it not only provides spiritual food, but soul food.....ya' know what I'm sayin'? So our group doesn't meet on the last thursday of the month, and we all decided that since the weather was nice, we should all get together and do something. We've been talking about making sushi together for awhile now and it just so happens that last night was the night. We had a bunch of our lovlies over and we rolled up some sweet sushi. I think that Heather must be part Japanese (or Chinese, since my husband things that sushi comes from China), because she's like a complete sushi chef....simply wonderful! We had tuna, crab and shrimp rolls...yummy avocados, carrots, cucumbers, cream cheese and some sweet sticky rice.....

Our only issue was that I think Heather and I put a bit too much rice in each roll, because after we cut them, they were ginormous.....we had trouble eating a whole piece without choking.....oh, but once it went down, it was heavenly.
It seems like a bit of a chore, but it's super easy and there are many laughs to be had if you do your sushi making in the right company....so anys-have a super sushi Friday...and ahhh....see ya.

a must see

2005-03-29T10:39:00.000-05:00

my hub and I rented a movie over the weekend that I MUST recommend to you. We rented it basically on the fact that it has an amazing cast, and boasted what sounded like an interesting storyline. Turns out, the movie EUGLOGY, is stinkin' funny as crap. If I tell too much it will spoil the joy within. However, I will tell you that just when you think your family is jacked ....you meet the Collins family and soon find that their structure, or lack there of is way beyond that of your average nuthouse. I'm not gonna lie- there definately some language that is over the line...but I live to cross the line, so I'm somewhat ashamed to say that I not only laughed but we rewinded numerous times to get the full effect. If you want to see a trailer you can go to Just Movie Trailers for a look-see......ENJOY!!!

this begs the question....

2005-03-24T12:08:00.001-05:00

and after taking a gander, I don't know who would buy that, either?

Unfortunately, even if you were interested, most of the auctions have closed...these are still so mind-boggling though....tell me about your favorite.

green isn't just for St. Patty's Day...

2005-03-19T23:08:00.000-05:00

it also shows that you are concerned with the Genocidal Crisis that is going on in Darfur, in the Sudan. Our church is trying to raise an eyebrow about this issue and get our Senators and House Reps to co-sponsor a the Darfur Accountability Act bill that is coming down the pike. Tonight was the coolest thing- my boss, the missions pastor preached the message and the tail end he introduced this letter writing campaign and asked the congregation to come to this table in the lobby to sign our pre-written letters. There were 6 of us working at the table and we couldn't keep up. All in all, it took an hour to finish everything up and sort them out....we had 7 letters- 1 to each Ohio Senator, and 1 to each of 5 House Reps in our area. All in all, we collected 753 letters tonight!!! We have 3 more services tomorrow...so hopefully we'll have a couple thousand letters to send to our Government.

It's just a simple, practical thing that people can do...they can be a part of something today. People want to feel like they're part of something and tonight, they did..it was awesome! Aside from how we felt by doing it....this CAN make a difference in Darfur. Something has to be done and when our government knows that we believe in something....they act on it!

IF you don't know what's happening in Africa, specifically the Sudan...here's a couple of websites you can check out- great stuff!

www.savedarfur.org
www.npr.org (go to fresh air on the left side for recent reports)
www.allafrica.com

www.darfurgenocide.org
www.bbc.com

Tonight, our pastor said this: "We're so little and God is so big. Sometimes you have to ask Him to pick you up and let you see what He sees."

He sees it all. He sees the BIG number of people being killed and raped and displaced, but He also sees each person....He knows each name and loves each the same.
you too.

when life happens

2005-03-14T11:31:00.000-05:00

why is it that we retreat when life gets hard? in my case, I've retreated from my blog and it's faithful readers....ok, faithful reader. Life has been "happening" at an unnerving pace lately and it's caused me to throw myself into it- not necessarily a bad thing at all. God calls us into different seasons for varying reasons....the past couple of weeks I've been told to jump into my life and it's been great. I was caught up in a "world" that I thought was mine and in reality I was neglecting my world....so, I'm back, priorities straight, world in check....keyboard in hand. Hopefully I can woo back a few readers with some wit and charm....and maybe the promise that if you read my blog, I'll be your best friend forever.

so? BFF??

thanks for your patience.

fascinating

2005-03-03T12:22:00.000-05:00

everybody has something that fascinates them. Something that they love to talk about, learn more about, discuss....etc. Me? it's poop. I think poop is hysterical. It's a mystery, yet it's so accessible. There are a few very informative websites out there that discuss the matter. My favorite is more of a story rather than an informative site. I hope you're not completely disgusted..because this site is so stinkin' funny....give it a look.

some thoughts

2005-03-02T21:53:00.000-05:00

I had a good hair day today. I'm wearing a scarf. It's red, but my t-shirt is blue and it says, "take a hike" on the front. I'm drinking cold chai that I got from the grocery store today. I like it with skim milk. Swingers is on VH-1; can't beat that. I haven't had roast beef in forever but we had it tonight for dinner. My jeans fit really good today so that makes me smile. Wednesdays are my 2nd favorite day; Mondays are my favorite. I have Mondays off, that's why. The new Relevant arrived today- that also makes me smile. Tuesdays are the best night of tv. I've decided that I need to wear more black. I have thoughts like this everyday...somehow they make more sense when I put them together. Or maybe when I put them together they make me feel a bit less random....or more. I haven't a clue.

sweet saraline

2005-02-28T14:17:00.000-05:00

to some it may seem odd....or just words on a page. but my love for Neil Diamond extends way beyond a passing fascination. it's a lifelong crush. not the 6th grade kind....more like the "I'll always love my first love" kind. a few years back now, I hooked up a crappy little website....although it was my first attempt, I would say that I'm quite proud. Mainly because of one particular page. I have aptly entitled it "Nuts about Neil".

It's a buried treasure that you wouldn't have stumbled upon with a simple surf of the net. I figured I'd unearth a nugget that will hopefully provide thy faithful readers with a bit on insight. For some, this page is an old favorite.

corrupting todays youth

2005-02-25T12:23:00.000-05:00

since the last time I graced my fans with a video by "the kittens", I've had thousands of requests for another...people calling in the middle of the night begging for more of the kittens...people shouting as I drive by, "more kittens, more kittens, more kittens!"

alright fans, back by popular demand...THE.KIIIIITENNNNNNS!

*Jared...this one doesn't have any dirty words, but I trust you'll appreciate it's artistic value.

flying solo for a couple days

2005-02-24T21:43:00.000-05:00

it's been a weird couple of days....my hub had to go out of town for a conference for work. he left on wednesday and get's home tomorrow, friday. I know it sounds lame, but this is the first time we've been "apart" since we got married. I've actually kind of enjoyed the time by myself....everyone needs a little bit of that. Plus, I've gotten a little taste of the whole "absence makes the heart grow fonder" thing. Some people have jobs that take them away from home all the time...we don't. One thing that's great about being away from eachother...you definately don't take eachother for granted- something that A-ron and I probably do too much of. This will help that I bet.

Plus, when A's away, I can watch shows that he doesn't normally like, and eat food that he's not into. Tonight, I went to the gym and ran (aaron hate running), then I got chinese food (aaron gets sick of it, I could live on it) and then watched all my crime dramas....Aaron called to tell me that he was watching Cartoon Network (I can't handle Futurama)....

So, my hub comes home tomorrow...and I can't wait. Yeah, I'm a sap.

video delight

2005-02-23T17:34:00.000-05:00

ever come across one of those things that if you tried to describe it, you could never do it justice?? that statement would definately apply to today's post which highlights a video delight.

I wouldn't say that I'm conservative...but I try to be mindful of the words that come out of my mouth....however, sometimes bad things are funny....

make sure that the kiddies aren't around for this one, due to some language issues....but otherwise, enjoy!

happy viewing!

only if you really know someone

2005-02-22T12:53:00.000-05:00

I'm guessing that even those of you who actually read my blog, fairly regularly, may have no idea about the inner workings of me.... how do you really know what makes a person tick. their highs and lows, their favorites, their dislikes. Today is dedicated to just these things....I want my faithful readers (that may just be one person) to be able to say, "yeah, I know that girl." hang on, here goes....

First name: Sara
Middle name: Ellen
Last initial: N
Birthday: Jan. 17, 1978
Age: 27
Married: to Aaron J. on November 6, 2004
favorite color: red any combination that clashes
favorite number: 17
favorite book: bible
favorite musician of ALL TIME: Neil Diamond
shoe size: 9.5
haircolor: dark brown
natural haircolor: sandy blond
nervous habit: nail biting
weaknesses: shoe shopping, my family, fancy coffee, old people, hummus, diet coke
favorite sport: Ohio State football
favorite activity: shopping, mountain biking
things I wish I knew how to do: play guitar, photography, play the drums, ride a unicycle, make fancy coffee drinks
if I could be anything, I'd be: a back-up singer, a mommy
favorite car: jeep wrangler
favorite food: chinese
things I like to talk about: Jesus, poop, my husband, world missions,
favorite cities: Columbus, Chicago, Jupiter Beach, San Fransisco, Nashville, Mazatlan
places I'd like to go more than anything: Nepal, India, Africa, UK
height: 5'7"
role model: my father for the way he provides, loves, manages, speaks, for his strength, the way he is with money and his sense of humor. My mother for her compassion, strength, femininity, character, the way she loves her family, her hospitality, and her belief in everything that is good.
favorite holiday: Thanksgiving, my birthday!
my guardian angel: my grandmother, Emma.
how many kids I wish for: 2
my favorite thing about me: I'm adopted
do I know my biological family: yes, my birthmother, Cathy and my half brother, Anthony
when did I stop believing in Santa Claus: when I was 7
coolest scar story: I was running, with my friend Erica, from her house to mine. I was way ahead, so I turned around and ran backwards to see if she'd catch me. She started to, so I turned around really quick to avoid being beat. I ran my head right into a mailbox. It laid me out and the corner of the mailbox hit just in front of my temple. I had to get 4 stitches. And for my bravery, my mom got me a Lemon Merengue doll...she's strawberry shortcakes' friend.

so if you stuck with me through that, Thank you. We've had a moment...don't you feel it? I'm sure I'll think of additional sara facts that I may add at a later date....for now, rest well on the fact that you know me Oh so much better.

muchas gracias.

it's a page turner

2005-02-20T19:07:00.000-05:00

so A and I are in the market to buy a house. the only way that this is going to actually happen is if we start tailoring our budget and curbing our spending. rather than making purchases at Border's or Barnes and Noble every other week, I decided to get me a library card. greatest thing I've ever done. since my last visit to the library, back in 1996, alot has changed. dvd's for instance. I had no idea that I could get dvd's and cd's from the library, for free. take that blockbuster. plus, our library has this great section where they have all of the newest books shelved together before they put them into the main stacks.

On my first trip, with my new library card, I decided to browse the newbies for something special. much to my surprise I was beckoned by a little book I like to call, "Stories from a Moron." Ok, that's the real title, not something I came up with, but at at any rate it's a must read.

This guy, Ed, writes short stories that are abhorent...i mean they're hysterical, but make no sense- which is probably why they're so funny. so he puts all these stories into this book, but also publishes the rejection letters from the magazines that he has submitted his stories to. follow?
these rejection letters make the book the page turner that it is.
for example...he write a story about this guy named "Conjugal Cal" and his exploits while incarcerated. then he tries to submit this masterpiece to Fencer's Quarterly Magazine, a fencing magazine. Needless to say, the content isn't exactly what the editors of FQM are looking for. So he adds some photos of people fencing to the same story about Cal and his ladyfriend in prison and resubmits it to FQM.
I refuse to give away a treasure such as "Stories from a Moron", so I will simply drop you this nugget and recommend that you pick up a copy at your local library or Border's.
I'd give it a hefty 4.5 stars, and say that it is by far, one of my favorite books in recent memory....

happy reading...come back and tell me which is your favorite short story...

much love.

talk about distinguished

2005-02-19T16:25:00.000-05:00

this is a great story, so hang with me. YOU MUST READ THE WHOLE STORY BEFORE VIEWING ANYTHING BELOW!!!

....so my boss just returned from a 2 week trip in Indonesia. he led a team of 8 medical professionals through regions there that had been hit by the tsunami in december. part way through the trip, they had a local family invite the team over for dinner. the dinner was very formal and everyone gathered together on the floor for a nice meal. it's tradition to sit on beautiful, colorful rugs and eat for fany meals. the family there is headed up by the oldest, most distinguished member, called the dapa. he's like the grandfather, and he holds the most importance in an extended family in indonesia. so the team is expecting to see this prominent man walk in...and sure enough, who enters? this guy.....

he doesn't speak english so he had no idea what his shirt says.....talk about distinguished!

chew on that one!!

this is sad

2005-02-18T13:21:00.000-05:00

i'm pretty sure that I'm the only one who reads my own blog. it's lonely here at I'm a goose. my husband even quit reading- i'm not sure if he's busy or bored of it. I guess when blogs are really good, people read them. is that to say that I'm doing a crappy job? I wouldn't ever claim to lead the most interesting life...but it's got a little meat and the occasional potato.

that's it...I'm throwing myself into it....I'm gonna turn over a new leaf and really give you something good....of course if no one else is reading this then I'm really just giving it to myself. But regardless, people are gonna be missing out if they don't stop in here regularly....i'm really gonna bring it. no really.

a great day...

2005-02-17T10:50:00.000-05:00

do you ever just have a great day? I mean a great day....

usually my days leave something to be desired. yesterday was great.

I had a friend of mine in town yesterday....I never really get to see him due to a crazy work schedule and the fact that he lives 3 states away.

the best part about this friend...in some ways we're like 2 peas in a pod. we connect well, and pick things up where they were left off. I've yet to meet his better half, but according to him, she and I could be new best friends....I'm always looking forward to that. My husband loves this guy, sometimes I think a little too much!

So, after a great afternoon of shopping and chatting, my friend CP and I got to go to a great concert last night....Jeremy Camp and MercyMe. We've both been fans of JC for awhile- they put on a great show, always!! we hadn't gotten to see MercyMe before, but we left very impressed. They cultivate a spirit of worship that puts the spotlight on Christ and not on themselves....They bring you to a place where you are into something deeper and other than yourself. Great show!

We had the opportuntiy to hang out with some friends after the show...friends that you are still getting to know, so it almost seems funny to call them friends...but we're all friends in the body. It's great to know people that you can laugh with....laughing is good medicine...

the only thing that yesterday lacked....time spent with my husband. Sure, it's great to do my own thing....but man, I love that guy....missed you A.

** sidenote **
if a guy named Michael ever tries to give you or any young man that you know, advice on picking up chicks...DECLINE! that's like taking hunting advice from a vegetarian. Jared, steer clear....but I think the girl with the gloves was sorta digging you.

this was a bit scattered, I know. But so am I.

So, to my new best friend....hope to hear from you....can't wait to visit :)

back to life, back to reality

2005-02-16T10:19:00.000-05:00

so I've mentioned that I work in the missions dept at a church....my boss, the missions pastor, just returned home from a 2 week trip to Indonesia. He and his wife, led a team of 10 medical pro's (dr.'s, RN's, and EMT's) to the hardest hit areas of Indonesia...the ones your're seeing on the news. Yesterday was his first day back in the office and he shared with me some of the things that he say and experienced while he was there.....he has hours and hours of video, showing the devastation, and destruction. The things that we're seeing on the news, although accurate, does not do it justice. There are places where 700 houses once stood, that are left with 1 house and miles of debris. Piles of dirt and debris that is being dug up and out and moved, that then people will search through, looking for scrap metal to rebuild and bodies to identify.....Over there they are saying that when all is said and done that there are STILL 100,000 bodies to be uncovered.

They were able to treat 100's of patients, ranging from torn tendons to Malaria, feed and vaccinate hundreds of children and help to bring back smiles and hope to a nation that is riddled with despair.

If you're the praying kind, please continue to pray for the areas hit by the Tsunami. They have so much to overcome and they need whatever we can offer.
If you're not the praying kind, then why not?

Valentines' Day redeemed

2005-02-15T10:17:00.000-05:00

I think that it would be safe to say that most people either LOVE or HATE Valentines' Day. I've never been a big fan, but that's probably because I've never had a good Valentines Day. So a year ago, when we were newly engaged, my then fiance did a less than stellar job with planning V-day. Needless to say, he had some making up to do this year.

I am proud to report that last night was the greatest Valentines's Day in my record book. He suprised me with a gourmet dinner that he made all by himself....it was amazing. I didn't know that men could cook like that. He bought me this wonderful cd that I'd been wanting....and he purchased a cooking class for the two of us to go to next week at this swanky cooking/kitchen store, called Sur La Table.

Good music, wine, great food, wonderful thoughtful gifts, and a husband that I wouldn't trade for the world.

How was your Valentine's Day?

things that I'm...

2005-02-10T15:12:00.000-05:00

thankful for:
new born babies named Ellie
having a job that allows me to work overtime
starbucks coffee
the time that I get to think while scaling 4 flights of stairs
my husband and his creativity
gel pens
second chances
to-go coffee mugs that keep stuff hot for 6 hours
bangs
simple conversations with people that are my friend, simply
sushi
tank tops
clean cars
being stretched, uncomfortably
the fact that I've kept a small plant alive for 3 months
the promise of learning something new tomorrow
Mexico
having friends that are my bosses
138 E. Granville and the hope of what it could be

what are you thankful for today?

some days...

2005-02-04T10:43:00.000-05:00

honestly...there are some days that I'd rather not get out of bed. I just sit for a moment and look at all the crap I have to do or PAY today...and there aren't enough hours in the day or dollars in the back to do it....

once I realize that it's not possible, at least at first glance, I figure, "why try?" So, I'm kinda at that point of frustration right now....

anyone got any advice.....cause I pretty much hate everything right now...AGGHHH!! I even hate that I hate this......

2005-02-02T12:16:00.000-05:00

so...I've been having this wierd thing happen- I'll be sitting on the couch, doing as little as possible, and I'll get this quick dizzy spell and then my heart will race- I mean it feels like it's running in the Daytona 500 or something.
I went to the Doc to get it checked out and they didn't know what was up so I had to go for a 2nd visit yesterday. They hooked me up to this 24 hour-take with me- heart monitor. It had like 5 of those little sticky pad things with wires on the end of each all going to this little box that had a memory card in it. I had to wear the wires all over my chest and stomach and then carry the little box on a belt around my waist. I felt like a puppet.
I've always had this one fear....and this heart monitor deal sort of touched on it. Here goes- When A. and I got engaged and started having bridal showers and such, all my girlfriends were talking about getting me skimpy lingerie, you know, the strappy kind....I was always afraid, because I had this fear that I would go to bed, and wind up tangling myself in the straps while I sleep and that I'd exfixiate myself in the middle of the night. Well this stupid heart monitor and all of it's wires and belt and box....I had to sleep in all that crap through the night and I woke up maybe 15 times that night thinking that I wasn't breathing because I was all tangled up....

Then to make matters worse....we had just (2 days before) seen the movie White Noise. I was, to say the least, a bit freaked out. I mean horror movies are nothing, but when then make scary movies dealing with things that are in our everyday life, like TV's and radios, I get a bit paranoid. So, I'm at the doc's office getting hooked up to this monitor and one of the nurses says, "does this new monitor have the same problems as the old monitor, with the humming sound of the tape?" And the other nurse says, "no, this one has a memory card, so there's no tape running." Then the first nurse says, "good...I heard a couple patients say that the white noise sound was annoying." I thought, ANNOYING!?!?! what!! are you kidding, that's not annoying, that's terrifying...I was being hooked up to a machine of death...this thing was gonna kill me...so I told them my fear and they apologized profusly...but I wanted no part of it....I felt like I'd been set up to die, like I was being put up on a chopping block....

In the infamous words of Michael W. Smith... friends are friends forever...Michael.

2005-01-27T00:31:00.000-05:00

Please note the comment that was left by Michael on this here blog yesterday-

Michael said...
Surprise!!!! Happy Michael doesnt count as a friend, he just reads my blog day.......(sobbing)

In response...
ok ok..stop (sobbing). You are a friend...not just a guy who comments on my blog. Would it help if I told you that we miss you...and want to visit soon. People don't just visit people who comment on their blogs, they visit friends.....chin up buckaroo. We're friends, remember?

we're back ladies and gents...

2005-01-26T20:32:00.000-05:00

for those of you who fell in love with "baby got back" way back in the day, I've found a new one for you.....check out the newest version. trust me, there are many laughs to be had here....

S-A-T-U-R-D-A-Y NIGHT!

2005-01-25T12:25:00.000-05:00

I experience something on Saturday, that I've never been through before. I was the guest-of-honro at my very first surprise party!! Thrown by my loving, yet "secret-keeping challenged" husband, it was wonderful!

He was acting like a moron all day, I mean that with affection- taking calls behind closed doors, tripping over his words more than normal, just plain weird stuff. Every time I would ask him "who was that on the phone", he'd tell me the truth, but then when I'd ask, "what did they want" he'd come up with really unbelievable excuses like, "it was my parents and they've offered to help me out with this new drum set I want" or "it was my parents and they bought you those 2 retarded cats you liked at the rescue place. They got rid of their dog so they can keep them for you for a few days."....

Anyone who knows A's parents, knows that none of the above would EVER happen....unless his parents were drugged and held at gun point, maybe.

Needless to say, I was onto him...I knew he was up to something...and I suspected a surprise party of sorts....but this party went beyond my wildest dreams! it's fun to have a party where the people come because they want to be there, and celebrate with you, not because you begged them to come and they didn't have the heart to tell you "no". Not that I've ever done that....but whatever.

So we had a dinner party and everyone brought a yummy treat to share....what great friends! Then my husband and 2 of the older gentlemen (not old, but older in this crowd) decided to suck the helium out of the balloons and sing happy birthday to me...never what I imagined for my 27th birthday party, but a welcome addition.

Needless to say, I'm glad he didn't get the drums, but I really wanted those 2 retarded cats....regardless, suprise parties are great. You should have someone throw one for you sometime. Share your suprise party stories with me....leave me a comment....is anyone besides Michael reading this????

it's official...

2005-01-21T09:38:00.000-05:00

Michael is a freak of nature.....
I'm really hoping that he had seen yesterday's riddle before. However, chances are, with all of that time on his hands, he probably sat down and worked it out until his eyes started to cross....

I am happy to report that yes, he figured out the riddle.....the answer is as follows:

The base word is Startling - starting - staring - string - sting - sing - sin - in - I

all hail Michael, king of the "I have more time on my hands than I know what to do with" people.

riddle me this

2005-01-20T12:48:00.000-05:00

this is a good one....

There is a common English word that is nine letters long. Each time you remove a letter from it, it still remains an English word - from nine letters right down to a single letter. What is the original word, and what are the words that it becomes after removing one letter at a time?

tune in tomorrow for the the answer...

me and my hub

2005-01-19T22:16:00.000-05:00

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-1/930458/Honeymoon033.jpg

check out this hot little couple (wink wink)

ode to cilantro lime rice- a haiku

2005-01-19T12:33:00.000-05:00

lime quenches my thirst
cilantro you call to me
bring forth the delight

so ricey you are
blended for the perfect taste
you satisfy me

perfectly.

a couple things about alarm clocks...

2005-01-17T09:37:00.000-05:00

there are two different schools of thought on an issue I would like to call "alarm clock etiquette".
the first is this..."I hate waking up before my alarm goes off...it wastes the time that I actually had to sleep." and the second..."I love waking up before my alarm goes off, because then I when I look at the clock I realize I can go back to sleep and don't have to roll out quite yet."

I am an avid believer in the second view of this delicate issue. I usually set an alarm for and hour or two before I have to really get up, so that I can "fool" myself into thinking that I have time to go back to bed. The reason I use the word fool in quotation marks is because I do it most days so it's not really fooling me....but it works every time. Now, there are exceptions....for instance, I don't like being woken up by something or someone (my husband) before my alarm really goes off...the early wake up MUST be self-inflicted.

So here's the exception to the previously mentioned exception....my husband leaves 45 minutes before I wake up and today, my day off, I like to sleep in....but he called my cell phone (which is also my alarm clock) at 7:45am....this may not be early to some folks, but on my day off- IT IS. The reason that I didn't rip his tongue out of his mouth when he called is because he was calling to tell me that his pending promotion went through this morning at 7am. His boss met him at work and informed him that he is being promoted to a managerial position! We've been praying for this opportunity for awhile now...so I guess that missing out on a little sleep isn't so bad when you get news like this. Oh yeah, and it's my birthday, so it's a pretty decent birthday gift.....

so, ring in on YOUR alarm clock etiquette....talk to me.

can I also just say....

2005-01-14T14:42:00.000-05:00

that a fountain drink from you friendly neighborhood gas station would accompany this snacking delacacy (see post below). I recommend a 1/2 dr. pepper, 1/2 diet pepsi mix. delicious!!!

the joy of food

2005-01-14T14:09:00.000-05:00

by far, one of the greatest culinary inventions of our time is Rold Gold, Honey Wheat braided pretzels. the perfect mixture of sweet and salty....they melt in your mouth like snow on a sunny day. it's like harmony in my mouth.

check them out at your local grocery or retail food establishment.

until then, happy munching.

photo heaven

2005-01-12T11:36:00.000-05:00

so.... I'm a newleywed. My husband Aaron, and I were married on November 6, 2004....I've been dying to see my wedding pictures...but have been kept in limbo. We've had these crazy ice storms and flooding in our area of Ohio, so our photographer couldn't get our prints from the lab....we were supposed to have them before Christmas.

Then today, I got the call...it's like I was called up from the minors...going to "the show". I was all like, "put me in coach!"....my picture are in, and ready for pickup....I'm actually heading out the door to get them now....yes!

stay tuned for a little peak....

behind the scenes

2005-01-11T23:36:00.000-05:00

today I realized how much I love my job. No, honestly...I love my job! I don't think, no, I know I've never made that claim before today. I've been here since April and until now, I've felt a bit expandable, and under-used. My boss is in charge of world missions for our ginormous church and I am his assistant.

Unless you live under a rock or with your head permanently fixed in the posterior region of your body, then you are aware of what has been happening in South Asia. I promise not to step up onto my soapbox, but I will simply say this- the tragedy is devastating, and the effects of Mother Nature will be felt for generations throughout Indonesia, Sri Lanka, India, Maldives, and the list goes on.

Here's where my new found LOVE for my job comes into play...
Over the weekend our pastor announced that we will be sending a team of medical professionals to Indonesia to do relief work. He asked for people in our congregation to volunteer for this trip and to contact our missions department. So he gives them my name and number here at the church. Now, I wasn't at church that morning, so I didn't know that this announcement was made. I came into work on Tuesday, (we don't work on Mondays), to find 33 voicemails in my inbox! That's more than I've had my whole life.

There were Dr.'s and nurses and EMT's and paramedics....one guy was even trained in disaster relief. I normally work 'til 2p, but I was here until 9p last night returning phone calls to these wonderful people! For the first time in my newest career, I felt like I was playing a significant role in something BIG!

I know you may think this all sounds silly....but if your heart is broken for that area of the world, as mine is....then you will understand how cool of thing this trip is! Now, the crappy thing is, I don't get to go on the trip to Indonesia....but sometimes it's the behind the scene's stuff that is the most rewarding. People called for me, and I had answers to their questions....really important questions....it's awesome to be involved in something so stinkin' sweet! Please don't think that I say these things with a big head....because that's not my intention....

leave me a comment....have you ever gotten to be a part of something cool like this?? where you felt like you were contributing???? tell me about it.

the drama of fast food

2005-01-06T14:40:00.000-05:00

I went to lunch today with two girlfriends of mine...pretty tasty. (the lunch, not the girlfriends) As we left the dining establishment and headed to our car, we realized that the doors on our side of the car were blocked. The car next to us had a man and a woman, standing outside the drivers' side door, conversing, very secretively....we kindly brushed past them and got into our own vehicle. The man soon jumped into his own car, and pulled out of his spot, but stopped and waited for the lady (in a separate car) to pull out as well.........

the following conversation insued......

(1) "they're totally having an affair"
(2) "Yeah, for sure."
(3) "no way....no way."
(1 & 2) "yeah, 100% they are.....they probably work across town, but came over here to eat...so secretive."
(3) "why would they eat at ______?"
(2) "that's exactly why...no one would expect it."
(1) "yeah, all the tell-tale signs are there....he stopped to watch her pull away....they watched until they couldn't see eachother anymore."
(3) "my husband and I do that and we're not having an affair!"
(2) "yeah, but you guys are young...and dorky. They were old and fugly. totally the affair type."
(1) "the were acting like little kids in love."

the conversation went on for another 10 minutes....or so it seemed. We dreamt up a whole story about these two people....the reasons for their affair, and the signals and signs.....it was like our own personal, lunch-time soap opera......

an affair to remember.

for your viewing pleasure....

2005-01-04T22:17:00.000-05:00

do you ever come across a piece of visual candy so sweet and tasty that you simply have to share it with your friends? maybe I should first define "visual candy" so that I make sure that we're on the same page- visual candy, in my world, is defined as TV, video, movie, etc....nothing that couldn't watch with your mom...

it's rare to come across a new show or movie that is all that engaging- it seems that everything is overdone, or in some cases overrated....underdone. let me introduce you to the three most wonderfully quirky, breath-of-fresh-air-type visual experiences of recent days...

** Garden State ** rent it or buy it!
by far, a masterpiece by writer/director Zach Braff. He's the guy on Scrubs ...this movie is witty and challenging. Natalie Portman, Braff's love interest in the movie is hilariously compulsive. This movie combines a young wit, with a love story...a creative love story. Being young and dealing with life and death....love and loss, figuring out who you are and where you're going....using humor to pave the way. See it!

** Love is in the Heir ** E! 10p on Sundays
the greatest thing to happen to reality TV since The Bachelor. Basic premise- there's this princess from somewhere in England who is now living "on her own" in LA. I say "on her own" because she's living in LA while her family is in the UK, but Daddy is footing the bill...and it's not a light bill. She has this assistant named Michael who waits on her, hand and foot, but he's basically an idiot and most likely gay. The princess, Anne Claire, is and aspiring country music singer/songwriter. Oh...and she's dating her slacker personal trainer, Richey....So, recap- british princess aspiring to be a country music star in LA while living off dad's money, dating a guy that the king/queen hate. It comes about during an early episode that dad gives an ultimatim that Ann Claire dump Richey, find love, and "make it" in the biz, or he'll cut her off and force her back to England. The only problem with this sceme is that she is in love with the slacker and she's the worst singer and even worse songwriter in history. she tries a matchmaker to the stars to find love...it backfires time and time again- currently she's hired a guitarist and is in the process of making a demo and now a music video. it's just starting to get juicy...so tune in...

** Committed ** tuesdays'
brand new comedy on NBC. Only seen one episode, but impactful. can't really figure what it's all about...but there's this guy who has a terrible history with dating...he's a bit compulsive in his behaviors- has to be in a room that has multiple exits, fear of elevators, etc. the girl that he dates in this episode, is subletting an apartment and as one of the conditions, there is this old guy who claims to be a clown who lives in her walk-in closet because he's dying....I don't get it eitehr....but it's good TV. between the "committment" of relationships and the committment of being "committed" as in an institution, this show is proving to have some wonderful nuggets....do yourself a favor and watch.

thanks for bearing with me on this one..I assure you it will be well worth it....enjoy. I did.

New Year's...from my point of view

2005-01-02T22:33:00.000-05:00

around the turn of the New Year it seems appropriate to reflect on the year gone by and the year ahead. This year more than ever I can honestly say, "what a difference a year makes." Last year, on New Years' Eve, as we shared sushi and our new year's resolutions, Aaron asked me to marry him. (that was his resolution- to spend the rest of his life with me) Alot has happened in a year- we were married on Nov. 6, and just spent our first married Christmas and New Year's together. sometimes it feels so different to be married and other times, it feels like we've been married forever.
we decided to make it an annual thing....to make new year's resolutions. you may say, "well yeah, everyone does that." but I beg to differ. it's kinda a special thing for aaron and I. we did well with them last year....we're married! So if all goes well in 2005, I'll be a skinny homeowner. mine was the "skinny" part, his is the "homeowner" thing- but I guess that's kinda mine too. owning a home would be great, as we're currently living at my parents' house while they're in Florida 'til spring. being married and living at my parents feels a lot what I would imagine it would feel like to walk around in someone else's skin. yeah, I have skin, but it's MY skin..skin isn't interchangable. a bit abstract I know. just deal.

so here's a random bit-o-honey....we went to a hockey game the other night (aaron's favorite thing that isn't me)....with my friend from HS, Kim and her boyfriend Levi. Aaron and Levi were engaged in the game- Kim and I, intrigued by the game, managed to HS gossip our way through 3 periods of fairly exciting hockey. Ever had one of those friends- the kind that you just pick up where you left off, and it's good. You know, good. It's good to have friends like that; it's even better to have friends who always appreciate you for being you. that's my friend Kim. she has a mind that is one of kind- she's a friend like no other. I don't say these things because she'll probably read this... I say them because they're long overdue.

my other New Year's resolution... to be a better friend, to say the things that are long overdue, and make the time between "left off" and "pick up" shorter.

the perils of salad

2004-12-30T14:05:00.000-05:00

ever had one of those cravings that makes your mouth water like a drippy faucet? you know...where you think about "said food" and you can almost taste it....and it tastes so good that you run out and get "said food". insert today- incredible craving for freshly made salad at local salad bar. so i hop in the jeep, and 4-wheel drive it, lickety-split to the grocery store, home of "said salad bar". now normally I make a modest salad, and chill on the dressing- hey a girl's got to save calories somewhere....well today was not one of those somewhere's. I went for it- ginormous salad, ranch dressing to feed a small army, while still allowing the joyous taste of fresh peas and hard boiled eggs to peek through. I raced back to my desk at work and I barely got my back end into my chair before indulging on my masterpiece.

then the unthinkable happened.

my salad, previously referred to as "said food" didn't pack the satisfying punch that it normally ...well, packs. because of my deep bellied hunger I continue to shovel fork-loads into my mouth, hoping for an increase in tastebud satisfaction..but alas...........it doesn't come.

today, my friends (or strangers reading my rantings for the first time), I was unable to complete a task that has come second nature to me since I was a mere 2 years old. I was unable to clean my plate! now you may say, "sara, that could be why you're always whining about wanting to lose weight. maybe you should just eat less." But make no mistake about it, there's nothing wrong with a healthy appetite. Now, I'm thinking that this sudden onset of depression is not due to the fact that I couldn't clean my plate, but is more related to the fact that I was on a mountain top of expectation, only to be booted like a Nugent field goal. a sad day it is that THIS stomach is not satisfied. Regardless, tomorrow brings a new day......and a new craving.

2004-12-29T22:21:00.000-05:00

mmmmm...

I like to think that I'm pretty smart...

2004-12-29T15:07:00.000-05:00

but I think that technology has me beat. My husband (sweetest man alive) bought me a Palm Pilot for Christmas. I think he's tired of me being late, double-booking HIS life, and whining that I never know what's going on. Regardless, it's a sweet deal! I used to have an old hand-me-down palm from a friend, and it worked just fine- until it died. That's like saying "that guy was so healthy right up until he died." Guess my palm had seen better days.
So today, I took my new palm into work and asked my boss, the closet tech nerd, to see if he could help me install the software. He jumped at the challenge as I knew he would. He's not a tech guy, by trade, but he's really good at the nerd stuff. Well, our tech dept seems to have control over everything that comes in and out of this place via door, window, snail mail, or cyberspace, therefore causing me great peril. I, a 26 year old college graduate couldn't figure out how to install a simple software program. But don't fret....my boss, however, was able to tunnel his way in, This has been a big week for me- new blog, new palm pilot....I'm really coming of age. I sound like I'm 84 or something- needless to say, I'm not. Just 26, for another 19 days. Better start shopping, you.

like a kid in a candy store

2004-12-28T22:18:00.000-05:00

So...
initially, the idea of a blog was exciting....I mean really who wouldn't want to read about my daily adventures- besides it's an outlet, right? So tonight, I get home and I grab my husband and drag him to the compute to share the excitement.....and surprisingly, he's pretty jazzed. So he says, "how do you read other peoples'?" so we start to play around a bit, and for the life of us, we cannot figure that out! I mean seriously...there's just no way to search? is this insanity or what? how boring, I think to myself....me, taking time to blog daily, and I'm thinking that if I can't find anyone elses, then they can't find mine....aggghh!
So I decide to fill in some of that lovely profile information and then I look at my page again, and I realize that I've done it....I've found the golden goose! I felt like Charlie with the golden ticket....thousands of interesting, and sometimes disturbing people, right at my fingertips! This is going to be great! They have stories to tell, some more interesting than others, ooooh and there's pictures! I think, "I need to put a picture on my page" I mean everyone else is doing it....yeah, I'd be the one to jump off the cliff behind everyone else too.
so uploading a picture, harder than it looks...obviously, do you see any here? So I guess that's part II of learning how to be a "blogger"....

Your advice would be appreciated.

On your marks...

2004-12-28T13:44:00.000-05:00

welcome one and all....I hope your trip has been a pleasant one. I appreciate that you would stop in for a visit....

I hope that this, my very first blog, proves to be a revealing insight into the life that is me. I'm not asking for much...just stay for a bit, visit once in awhile and I'll try to do my best to keep you intrigued.

Saranani- who is she? details to follow.