Dec 25, 2008
Woohoo - Christmas is almost over
Current mood:impatient
Time to get back to normal in about a week (after new year's).
Yesterday was great with just the 3 of us. We had dinner about 4:30 and opened presents at about 5:30. Then watched Bad Santa. Just a relaxing day.
Today it's off to Dan's mom's house. We had our traditional Chinese lunch.
(and their human parents)
This blog started as The adventures of a D.I.N.K. family where the two "kids" are four legged and how we are going to retire early. Now it's a 1 income, 1 entrepreneur, and 1 pup getting closer and closer to retirement.
Thursday, December 25, 2008
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Catching up from the weekend
Nov 19, 2008
catching up from the weekend
Current mood:blank
What a great weekend.
Friday was Furry Friday at the Sterling Community Center with the Loudoun County Animal Shelter. There brought 5 cats and 2 dogs. The dogs were really cute – Mitzi and Zoey. Mitzi is a year old terrier mix and has been returned to the shelter 3 times. She just went home to the wrong people. Zoey was at the shelter when she was a pup (now 10 months) and was returned for chasing the cat. Zoey is a german shepherd/Shar Pei mix. What a different looking dog! She has the larger body of a german shepherd, but has the Shar Pei fur (really short) and face – just not as many wrinkles. She thinks she's a lap dog. I was on the floor and she would come right up and sit on my lap.
Saturday was hanging out at home until time to go to Baltimore. Our neighbor, Dan, went with us. When we got up to Baltimore, Evick was already on. I was really surprised – there was about 50 people and that was it – it is a small club (Sonar). ZO2 put on a great show. Got to meet the guys afterwards. Dan took pictures with his phone – they came out really weird. It looks like I'm disappearing in the picture – like in Final Destination 3. It's actually the reflection on my shirt. It's weird though. I never saw something like that.
Anyway, I asked about more episodes and the answer is YES!
We had a little bit of excitement when we were driving home – we almost ran out of gas (or at least the gas light came on). We stopped and got gas and Dan (S) kept saying I'm hungry, so we were also trying to find a place to eat. Anyway we head back to Ashburn and when we were on Waxpool – sobriety checkpoint! Man, were we ever going to get home (or at least to a place to eat?). No biggie going through the checkpoint since I didn't drink. I wasn't expecting to be asked to see my driver's license – which I had just thrown in the bottom of my purse when we were at the club. Luckily, I found it fast. The policeman just asked have you been drinking, where we were and to see my license.
So back in Ashburn, 2 in the morning, the only thing that is opened is McDonald's (drive-thru). I have not had Mickey D's in FOREVER – probably 5 years if not longer. Anyway – it tasted so good! Maybe because at that time in the morning, everything is made to order.
Sunday, it was up with Esa at 6:30, while Dan slept in to about 10 a.m. Then it was my turn to go back to sleep. I finally got up about 1 or so. Then Dan said Dan S. had texted him to see if we wanted to have dinner with them. We did a little running around – Petsmart and then DQ (for "lunch"). I didn't want to eat too much since we were going to Stephanie & Dan's for dinner, PLUS we had "lunch" at 2:30 in the morning – a blizzard to hold us over would be ok. He bought it. LOL.
Petsmart was with Esa. When we got there, Lost Dog (where we got Esa) was there. Dan walked Esa around while I browsed. Then next thing I see him talking to someone. He mentioned to me later that he noticed that the girl kept staring at him and Esa and following him around, then finally came up to him to ask him about Esa (what type and where we got her). Come to find out, she fostered Esa's mom! We got to find out that Esa's mom "talks" just like Esa and brings toys to you to tell you she wants to play (like Esa). I gave her my e-mail address and Monday, I had pictures of "Bambi" (pictures in Esa's family photo album). Man, I was surprised that Esa doesn't look a thing like her mom! I remember someone mentioning that her mom was a black shepherd, but I didn't expect no tan coloring at all!
Dinner was great – Lasagna, pasta, breadsticks, apple pie, brownies, cookies! YUMMY, YUMMY, YUMMY! Then the football game came on – Neither Stephanie or I were interested in watching it – so I hung out with Stephanie while she made holiday gifts for co-workers and then headed home around 9 p.m.
This (work) week has been on the so-so side – I haven't felt that great the last two days. Today it's my neck – which will be fixed when I go to the chiropractor's after work! Dan's off today, so it'll be good to spend some time with him tonight.
catching up from the weekend
Current mood:blank
What a great weekend.
Friday was Furry Friday at the Sterling Community Center with the Loudoun County Animal Shelter. There brought 5 cats and 2 dogs. The dogs were really cute – Mitzi and Zoey. Mitzi is a year old terrier mix and has been returned to the shelter 3 times. She just went home to the wrong people. Zoey was at the shelter when she was a pup (now 10 months) and was returned for chasing the cat. Zoey is a german shepherd/Shar Pei mix. What a different looking dog! She has the larger body of a german shepherd, but has the Shar Pei fur (really short) and face – just not as many wrinkles. She thinks she's a lap dog. I was on the floor and she would come right up and sit on my lap.
Saturday was hanging out at home until time to go to Baltimore. Our neighbor, Dan, went with us. When we got up to Baltimore, Evick was already on. I was really surprised – there was about 50 people and that was it – it is a small club (Sonar). ZO2 put on a great show. Got to meet the guys afterwards. Dan took pictures with his phone – they came out really weird. It looks like I'm disappearing in the picture – like in Final Destination 3. It's actually the reflection on my shirt. It's weird though. I never saw something like that.
Anyway, I asked about more episodes and the answer is YES!
We had a little bit of excitement when we were driving home – we almost ran out of gas (or at least the gas light came on). We stopped and got gas and Dan (S) kept saying I'm hungry, so we were also trying to find a place to eat. Anyway we head back to Ashburn and when we were on Waxpool – sobriety checkpoint! Man, were we ever going to get home (or at least to a place to eat?). No biggie going through the checkpoint since I didn't drink. I wasn't expecting to be asked to see my driver's license – which I had just thrown in the bottom of my purse when we were at the club. Luckily, I found it fast. The policeman just asked have you been drinking, where we were and to see my license.
So back in Ashburn, 2 in the morning, the only thing that is opened is McDonald's (drive-thru). I have not had Mickey D's in FOREVER – probably 5 years if not longer. Anyway – it tasted so good! Maybe because at that time in the morning, everything is made to order.
Sunday, it was up with Esa at 6:30, while Dan slept in to about 10 a.m. Then it was my turn to go back to sleep. I finally got up about 1 or so. Then Dan said Dan S. had texted him to see if we wanted to have dinner with them. We did a little running around – Petsmart and then DQ (for "lunch"). I didn't want to eat too much since we were going to Stephanie & Dan's for dinner, PLUS we had "lunch" at 2:30 in the morning – a blizzard to hold us over would be ok. He bought it. LOL.
Petsmart was with Esa. When we got there, Lost Dog (where we got Esa) was there. Dan walked Esa around while I browsed. Then next thing I see him talking to someone. He mentioned to me later that he noticed that the girl kept staring at him and Esa and following him around, then finally came up to him to ask him about Esa (what type and where we got her). Come to find out, she fostered Esa's mom! We got to find out that Esa's mom "talks" just like Esa and brings toys to you to tell you she wants to play (like Esa). I gave her my e-mail address and Monday, I had pictures of "Bambi" (pictures in Esa's family photo album). Man, I was surprised that Esa doesn't look a thing like her mom! I remember someone mentioning that her mom was a black shepherd, but I didn't expect no tan coloring at all!
Dinner was great – Lasagna, pasta, breadsticks, apple pie, brownies, cookies! YUMMY, YUMMY, YUMMY! Then the football game came on – Neither Stephanie or I were interested in watching it – so I hung out with Stephanie while she made holiday gifts for co-workers and then headed home around 9 p.m.
This (work) week has been on the so-so side – I haven't felt that great the last two days. Today it's my neck – which will be fixed when I go to the chiropractor's after work! Dan's off today, so it'll be good to spend some time with him tonight.
Monday, November 10, 2008
Down and out for the last couple of days.
Nov 10, 2008
down and out for the last couple of days.
Oh man, what a week.
What I didn't write in the last blog was on the 31st, I woke up in the middle of the night and thought I was going to get sick. So the rest of the weekend, I didn't have too much of an appetite. Well, Monday, I started getting the sore throat (the first symptom of a sinus infection) and by Wednesday, I was bad. Thursday, I went to the doctor and started the antibiotics. Then it really kicked in. I was lucky to make it around the block with Esa and Thursday night, I did NOT sleep. I was WIDE awake – I was sitting on the couch (because I couldn't lay down without getting stuffed up) and watching TV – which usually puts me to sleep. NOPE. I think I finally fell asleep for maybe an hour around 4 a.m., woke up and fell back to sleep until Esa woke me up around 5:45 a.m. – she had a good night's sleep in the bed by herself!
Friday, I was still wide awake all day – not even a nap. Just really weird for me. Ended up starting to get up and around (like doing laundry and walking Esa around the block twice) – but mostly just watching TV. I FINALLY got a pretty good night's sleep (in bed at that!). I woke up once during the night, but that was it. Saturday was just hanging around the house, still not feeling that great, but went on longer walks with Esa and Dan.
Yesterday was back in the groove. Lunch at Chipotle and then grocery shopping. Today, back at work – coughing, but feeling good.
Unfortunately, I think Esa got a little something – her tummy hasn't been feeling well the last 2 days. It hasn't been fun (for Dan) (trying) to pick up after her.
I wonder if dogs mirror their owners when the owners don't feel good. I know she senses that I didn't feel well. She was so good. She didn't beg to walk longer or play a lot when we were home alone.
down and out for the last couple of days.
Oh man, what a week.
What I didn't write in the last blog was on the 31st, I woke up in the middle of the night and thought I was going to get sick. So the rest of the weekend, I didn't have too much of an appetite. Well, Monday, I started getting the sore throat (the first symptom of a sinus infection) and by Wednesday, I was bad. Thursday, I went to the doctor and started the antibiotics. Then it really kicked in. I was lucky to make it around the block with Esa and Thursday night, I did NOT sleep. I was WIDE awake – I was sitting on the couch (because I couldn't lay down without getting stuffed up) and watching TV – which usually puts me to sleep. NOPE. I think I finally fell asleep for maybe an hour around 4 a.m., woke up and fell back to sleep until Esa woke me up around 5:45 a.m. – she had a good night's sleep in the bed by herself!
Friday, I was still wide awake all day – not even a nap. Just really weird for me. Ended up starting to get up and around (like doing laundry and walking Esa around the block twice) – but mostly just watching TV. I FINALLY got a pretty good night's sleep (in bed at that!). I woke up once during the night, but that was it. Saturday was just hanging around the house, still not feeling that great, but went on longer walks with Esa and Dan.
Yesterday was back in the groove. Lunch at Chipotle and then grocery shopping. Today, back at work – coughing, but feeling good.
Unfortunately, I think Esa got a little something – her tummy hasn't been feeling well the last 2 days. It hasn't been fun (for Dan) (trying) to pick up after her.
I wonder if dogs mirror their owners when the owners don't feel good. I know she senses that I didn't feel well. She was so good. She didn't beg to walk longer or play a lot when we were home alone.
Monday, November 3, 2008
The long weekend......
Nov 3, 2008
the long weekend......
Oh, I was so ready for a long weekend.
Thursday night, we went to Tesla. We figured that they would come on stage about 10:30 or 11 - if even that early. Well, we were wrong! As we were at the ticket counter at 9:45 p.m. - Tesla was already on the stage! I think it was their first song (from the sound of the crowd).
They put on an awesome show. Obviously, no over produced CDs for them. They sound just like they do on the CD. They played a couple of new songs and they were good. Suzanne had said that she liked the CD.
Friday, was just hanging out carving pumpkins. We had fun handing out candy. Esa stayed out with us almost the whole time. Towards the end, she was getting tired.
Yesterday, we headed out for lunch and then hit Party City for Halloween sales. We finally tried Blue Ridge Grill in Leesburg. It was really good. We hit it big at Party City and should be set for a haunted house next year. We spent like $100!
Then last night we headed out to WiseAcres to see Jon Miller - we hadn't seen him since before we got married. I didn't even know he was a comedian until I found him on Myspace. He was really funny. Dan and Stephanie went with us. Dan called Dan to see what we were doing last night, so we went out to dinner at Silver Dinner and then headed over to WiseAcres.
Today, the four of us went out for brunch at Cheesecake Factory and then went to the corn maize at Temple Hall in Leesburg. I hate the time change. Here it is, only 5:30 and it's getting dark out! I hate this.
the long weekend......
Oh, I was so ready for a long weekend.
Thursday night, we went to Tesla. We figured that they would come on stage about 10:30 or 11 - if even that early. Well, we were wrong! As we were at the ticket counter at 9:45 p.m. - Tesla was already on the stage! I think it was their first song (from the sound of the crowd).
They put on an awesome show. Obviously, no over produced CDs for them. They sound just like they do on the CD. They played a couple of new songs and they were good. Suzanne had said that she liked the CD.
Friday, was just hanging out carving pumpkins. We had fun handing out candy. Esa stayed out with us almost the whole time. Towards the end, she was getting tired.
Yesterday, we headed out for lunch and then hit Party City for Halloween sales. We finally tried Blue Ridge Grill in Leesburg. It was really good. We hit it big at Party City and should be set for a haunted house next year. We spent like $100!
Then last night we headed out to WiseAcres to see Jon Miller - we hadn't seen him since before we got married. I didn't even know he was a comedian until I found him on Myspace. He was really funny. Dan and Stephanie went with us. Dan called Dan to see what we were doing last night, so we went out to dinner at Silver Dinner and then headed over to WiseAcres.
Today, the four of us went out for brunch at Cheesecake Factory and then went to the corn maize at Temple Hall in Leesburg. I hate the time change. Here it is, only 5:30 and it's getting dark out! I hate this.
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
It’s been over a week?
Oct 29, 2008
it’s been over a week?
Dang, it's been over a week since I posted!
Let's see, where to begin –
Last week (Monday through Thursday), VJ came down and spent some time with us – just hanging out. It was an eat-out fest. Every night we went somewhere. The best place was Otani Japanese Steakhouse. It's very much like Kobe's, but there were a couple of things different. I sent VJ out to see The Getaway Car at Jammin' Java (see Todd, I'm still supportive!). He loved it.
This last weekend was the Halloween Party at our neighbors (Stephanie & Dan). We had a blast (as always).
Today was our yearly tenant appreciation luncheon, but instead of at a hotel, it was at Maggiano's! I LOVE MAGGIANO'S! Needless to say, I am full.
Tomorrow is Telsa at Ram's Head Live in Baltimore. Unfortunately, Suzanne won't be going as she has surgery scheduled the next day. Dan and I will be going in her honor (since it's her favorite band)!
Friday, just hanging out at home and carving pumpkins waiting for trick-or-treaters.
Saturday off to Wiseacres to see Jon Miller. We haven't see Jon since the good old Fairfax Ice Rink days!
it’s been over a week?
Dang, it's been over a week since I posted!
Let's see, where to begin –
Last week (Monday through Thursday), VJ came down and spent some time with us – just hanging out. It was an eat-out fest. Every night we went somewhere. The best place was Otani Japanese Steakhouse. It's very much like Kobe's, but there were a couple of things different. I sent VJ out to see The Getaway Car at Jammin' Java (see Todd, I'm still supportive!). He loved it.
This last weekend was the Halloween Party at our neighbors (Stephanie & Dan). We had a blast (as always).
Today was our yearly tenant appreciation luncheon, but instead of at a hotel, it was at Maggiano's! I LOVE MAGGIANO'S! Needless to say, I am full.
Tomorrow is Telsa at Ram's Head Live in Baltimore. Unfortunately, Suzanne won't be going as she has surgery scheduled the next day. Dan and I will be going in her honor (since it's her favorite band)!
Friday, just hanging out at home and carving pumpkins waiting for trick-or-treaters.
Saturday off to Wiseacres to see Jon Miller. We haven't see Jon since the good old Fairfax Ice Rink days!
Monday, October 13, 2008
Busy, busy, busy weekend
Oct 13, 2008
busy, busy, busy weekend
What a busy weekend. It was all good though.
Saturday, Dan painted the foundation of the house while I cleaned the master bedroom and master bath. Then after showers, we took Esa to Walgreens to have her picture taken for the Best Friends fundraiser. I wasn't too happy with the pictures. It was of the three of us and I could not see – he had us looking into the sun (which I'm sure you are not supposed to do when taking picture). All of them had me squinting in them, trying to look. Dan and Esa look good – I'll just have to crop myself out (LOL!).
Then it was off to lunch (Chipotle, of course) and then over to Home Depot. By the time we got home again, it was 3:30 p.m. and almost time to go to the hockey game.
The hockey game was awesome. We were in the 200 section – nice seats because you could see everything. Getting to the seats was a different story – I followed Dan and we ended up walking the whole arena, then taking the escalators to the 400 section, back down, I think walking the whole arena (again), then finally getting on the right escalator. Always an adventure!
We talked to our sales rep and we should be purchasing a "6 pack" ticket plan this week. They are releasing a more flexible plan, so we'll be able to get it.
Caps are trying for Washington Capitals license plates again (in VA). Maryland has them now. So, we might sign up for it.
Yesterday, I went to an all-day crop. It was a lot of fun. I went with my scrapbooking pal, Robin. We haven't seen each other in forever (like a year). I got quite a few pages done (and almost done – need to fill in blank space) of Esa's scrapbook. Took breaks when I wanted and shopped at the (few) vendors they had and got some free stuff on the "free" table.
I haven't done my scrapbooking in awhile, and I forget how much I like doing it. I mentioned to Dan that I would like to set up the office differently and make like a craft/computer area. I'll have to look into closet/cabinet builders.
Last night, it was just hanging out at home. Sable came over and played with Esa for awhile and wore her out. You would think they haven't seen each other in years
busy, busy, busy weekend
What a busy weekend. It was all good though.
Saturday, Dan painted the foundation of the house while I cleaned the master bedroom and master bath. Then after showers, we took Esa to Walgreens to have her picture taken for the Best Friends fundraiser. I wasn't too happy with the pictures. It was of the three of us and I could not see – he had us looking into the sun (which I'm sure you are not supposed to do when taking picture). All of them had me squinting in them, trying to look. Dan and Esa look good – I'll just have to crop myself out (LOL!).
Then it was off to lunch (Chipotle, of course) and then over to Home Depot. By the time we got home again, it was 3:30 p.m. and almost time to go to the hockey game.
The hockey game was awesome. We were in the 200 section – nice seats because you could see everything. Getting to the seats was a different story – I followed Dan and we ended up walking the whole arena, then taking the escalators to the 400 section, back down, I think walking the whole arena (again), then finally getting on the right escalator. Always an adventure!
We talked to our sales rep and we should be purchasing a "6 pack" ticket plan this week. They are releasing a more flexible plan, so we'll be able to get it.
Caps are trying for Washington Capitals license plates again (in VA). Maryland has them now. So, we might sign up for it.
Yesterday, I went to an all-day crop. It was a lot of fun. I went with my scrapbooking pal, Robin. We haven't seen each other in forever (like a year). I got quite a few pages done (and almost done – need to fill in blank space) of Esa's scrapbook. Took breaks when I wanted and shopped at the (few) vendors they had and got some free stuff on the "free" table.
I haven't done my scrapbooking in awhile, and I forget how much I like doing it. I mentioned to Dan that I would like to set up the office differently and make like a craft/computer area. I'll have to look into closet/cabinet builders.
Last night, it was just hanging out at home. Sable came over and played with Esa for awhile and wore her out. You would think they haven't seen each other in years
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