Nov 8, 2009
Weekend with the Niece!
Current mood:blessed
Sunday already?! Mae goes home today :( Even if the time together was less than 48 hours, it was worth it!
I had fun yesterday going to Chipotle for lunch, mall in the afternoon and then Sonar in Baltimore for the Cheap Date Tour. At least I wasn't the only "parent" there! We missed the first band (Down with Webster) and caught a few songs of the 2nd band (My Favorite Highway). The 3 other bands were good - Sing It Loud, The Rocket Summer and Forever the Sickest Kids. I think I liked Rocket Summer the best - not all of the songs were the same.
Today, is a short day - Mae is leaving at 1 pm so not much time for anything.
(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.
Showing posts with label myspace blog post. Show all posts
Showing posts with label myspace blog post. Show all posts
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Saturday, August 1, 2009
Day one of vacation - driving
Aug 1, 2009
Day one of vacation - driving
What a drive yesterday! We got on the road around 10 am and finally got to a hotel about 8 pm. We were on the road much longer than we wanted to be.
Esa was WONDERFUL yesterday for such a long car ride. She would jump right in the car no problem – even though we knew she had enough.We hit rain and traffic (caused by an accident) in ....Pennsylvania..... Thank goodness for the GPS on the phone! I figured out a way around and we travelled the countryside for a little ways, but totally got out of the traffic. We might have been stuck for about 30 minutes, but when we stopped at the next rest area, people said they were in it for about an hour and a half!
The next excitement was driving through a construction zone and a rock came flying up on the back side window – you could see where it hit, but luckily, it looks like it didn’t chip it!
Next was trying to find a hotel to stay at. We figured no problem, we’ll stop in ....Watertown.., ..NY.... and get a hotel – EVERY pet friendly hotel was booked. The next closest pet friendly hotel was over the border. So we finally got to the hotel about 8 pm. By the time we stopped, I was just done. Couldn’t even think. Walked Esa a bit and tried to find something to eat – ended up ordering in.
It was a rough night – none of us really slept well. Esa and I went out this morning and walked around the hotel – saw 2 feral kittens (definitely under a year) and a black squirrel playing Spiderman, crawling up the building.
We are packing up and going to try and find 2 geocaches that are REALLY close and then head to the cottage. About 3 hours and we’ll be there.
No more internet when we leave here. I’ll post our adventures as soon as I can. We might go to the library to log on during the week.
Day one of vacation - driving
What a drive yesterday! We got on the road around 10 am and finally got to a hotel about 8 pm. We were on the road much longer than we wanted to be.
Esa was WONDERFUL yesterday for such a long car ride. She would jump right in the car no problem – even though we knew she had enough.We hit rain and traffic (caused by an accident) in ....Pennsylvania..... Thank goodness for the GPS on the phone! I figured out a way around and we travelled the countryside for a little ways, but totally got out of the traffic. We might have been stuck for about 30 minutes, but when we stopped at the next rest area, people said they were in it for about an hour and a half!
The next excitement was driving through a construction zone and a rock came flying up on the back side window – you could see where it hit, but luckily, it looks like it didn’t chip it!
Next was trying to find a hotel to stay at. We figured no problem, we’ll stop in ....Watertown.., ..NY.... and get a hotel – EVERY pet friendly hotel was booked. The next closest pet friendly hotel was over the border. So we finally got to the hotel about 8 pm. By the time we stopped, I was just done. Couldn’t even think. Walked Esa a bit and tried to find something to eat – ended up ordering in.
It was a rough night – none of us really slept well. Esa and I went out this morning and walked around the hotel – saw 2 feral kittens (definitely under a year) and a black squirrel playing Spiderman, crawling up the building.
We are packing up and going to try and find 2 geocaches that are REALLY close and then head to the cottage. About 3 hours and we’ll be there.
No more internet when we leave here. I’ll post our adventures as soon as I can. We might go to the library to log on during the week.
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Geocaching class
Jul 30, 2009
Geocaching class
Current mood:geeky
So last night, Dan and I went to a geocaching event. It was a puzzle class to help figure out/decipher clues that are in the “logs” of each cache.
Let me just say – the first thing I thought of was “I’m in a room with a bunch of geeks!” (yes, hubby is considered my geocaching geek). Fortunately, there are much more geekier geocachers than my hubby!
The presenter started talking about the different ciphers that were used in some local caches – OMG! – who knew all of these different ciphers were out there! Morse code based, binary, hidden clues in the HTTP source code, hidden tags in pictures, logical, etc. Too bad I didn’t go into the CIA, then maybe this wouldn’t have been new to me!
It was kind of cool to find out all of these different ciphers out there. The best thing – there are cheats all over the internet! You know that’s the only way I’m going to figure them out!
Anyway, I’ll have to try one. At least if Dan and I work together on one, we might be able to figure it out (like Dan couldn’t it figure out by himself – the puzzleman that he is)!
Geocaching class
Current mood:geeky
So last night, Dan and I went to a geocaching event. It was a puzzle class to help figure out/decipher clues that are in the “logs” of each cache.
Let me just say – the first thing I thought of was “I’m in a room with a bunch of geeks!” (yes, hubby is considered my geocaching geek). Fortunately, there are much more geekier geocachers than my hubby!
The presenter started talking about the different ciphers that were used in some local caches – OMG! – who knew all of these different ciphers were out there! Morse code based, binary, hidden clues in the HTTP source code, hidden tags in pictures, logical, etc. Too bad I didn’t go into the CIA, then maybe this wouldn’t have been new to me!
It was kind of cool to find out all of these different ciphers out there. The best thing – there are cheats all over the internet! You know that’s the only way I’m going to figure them out!
Anyway, I’ll have to try one. At least if Dan and I work together on one, we might be able to figure it out (like Dan couldn’t it figure out by himself – the puzzleman that he is)!
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Esa made the paper!
Jun 11, 2009
Esa made the paper!
Paws for Your Heart Walk 2009 (sorry, link doesn't work anymore) from Leesburg Today.
Article on the walk from this weekend!
Esa made the paper!
Paws for Your Heart Walk 2009 (sorry, link doesn't work anymore) from Leesburg Today.
Article on the walk from this weekend!
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Busy, successful day!
May 17, 2009
Busy, successful day!
Great Strides was a success today! Luckily the rain held off! That was the biggest concern. We bidded on 2 items in the silent auction and won them. We know how to win at a silent auction since we've done a couple of them - just wait until the last minute and put the highest bid in.
We won a signed Capitals Young Guns poster (Green, Semin, Ovie and Backstrom) and Creative Memories (scrapbooking) items. Also got our 4 rose bushes.
Esa was so tired at the end, but she keeps going. She layed down for a while when we got home, but that's been it. We were surprised when she wanted to go for an evening walk.
When we got home, we had dinner and then over to Bloom for our second shopping triple coupon trip! We spent about $78, but saved $74! NICE! We should be set for awhile.
Busy, successful day!
Great Strides was a success today! Luckily the rain held off! That was the biggest concern. We bidded on 2 items in the silent auction and won them. We know how to win at a silent auction since we've done a couple of them - just wait until the last minute and put the highest bid in.
We won a signed Capitals Young Guns poster (Green, Semin, Ovie and Backstrom) and Creative Memories (scrapbooking) items. Also got our 4 rose bushes.
Esa was so tired at the end, but she keeps going. She layed down for a while when we got home, but that's been it. We were surprised when she wanted to go for an evening walk.
When we got home, we had dinner and then over to Bloom for our second shopping triple coupon trip! We spent about $78, but saved $74! NICE! We should be set for awhile.
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Not an exciting Saturday, but good all of the same
May 16, 2009
Not an exciting Saturday, but good all of the same
Current mood:hungry
Dan's working today, so I was out and about by myself. We went to lunch (Chipotle, of course!) and then I went to get a pedicure and the grocery store.
I decided to try out the new nail place in our shopping plaza - I thought it was the same owner as the one that I have been going to, but it's different - all good though. This place is AWESOME. I noticed the price was $4 more than the other place, but I figured I'd try it out. They were having a grand opening special - 10% off. WELL - let me just say, the extra $4 will be well worth it. The chairs are awesome (because they are new) and the do the extra things that usually other places charge for - the parfon (I think that's the name) wax, heated lotion AND towel. NICE! The lady really took her time with my toes and did a GREAT job.
Dan hadn't left for work yet when I headed over there and he had to stop at Bloom before leaving so he stopped by and said hi to me. The ladies were funny - they were trying to get him to sit down and get his nails done. LOL!
Then I headed next door to Bloom - TRIPLE COUPONS! LOVE IT! One error that I just noticed - the BOGO chicken didn't come off - I'll be heading back there tomorrow to use some more coupons. I ended up saving more than I spent (w/the error - spent $52, saved $62)!
Tonight was off to Stephanie's (my boss) Preakness Party - I actually won $12! I placed $16 in bets, so not bad - lost $4. I'll stick to the coupon game!
Tomorrow is Great Strides - hoping for some good weather!
Not an exciting Saturday, but good all of the same
Current mood:hungry
Dan's working today, so I was out and about by myself. We went to lunch (Chipotle, of course!) and then I went to get a pedicure and the grocery store.
I decided to try out the new nail place in our shopping plaza - I thought it was the same owner as the one that I have been going to, but it's different - all good though. This place is AWESOME. I noticed the price was $4 more than the other place, but I figured I'd try it out. They were having a grand opening special - 10% off. WELL - let me just say, the extra $4 will be well worth it. The chairs are awesome (because they are new) and the do the extra things that usually other places charge for - the parfon (I think that's the name) wax, heated lotion AND towel. NICE! The lady really took her time with my toes and did a GREAT job.
Dan hadn't left for work yet when I headed over there and he had to stop at Bloom before leaving so he stopped by and said hi to me. The ladies were funny - they were trying to get him to sit down and get his nails done. LOL!
Then I headed next door to Bloom - TRIPLE COUPONS! LOVE IT! One error that I just noticed - the BOGO chicken didn't come off - I'll be heading back there tomorrow to use some more coupons. I ended up saving more than I spent (w/the error - spent $52, saved $62)!
Tonight was off to Stephanie's (my boss) Preakness Party - I actually won $12! I placed $16 in bets, so not bad - lost $4. I'll stick to the coupon game!
Tomorrow is Great Strides - hoping for some good weather!
Sunday, May 3, 2009
A Busy Saturday (but all good!)
May 3, 2009
A Busy Saturday (but all good!)
Yesterday was a busy day for us – unfortunately, Dan wasn’t feeling too good, but stuck it out. We all (including Esa) had fun. And luckily, the rain held off for us.
First up was the Pet Fiesta at Reston Town Center. We had never been before. Boy, was it crowded! I didn’t expect it to be so crowded. Esa did great though – she all about meeting all of the other dogs.
We saw our neighbor, Lisa, with their dogs, Mela & Moose, at the Pug Rescue. Mela and Esa have been friends since the beginning; we just don’t see her too often. The surprise was to see Tatiana, who was Esa’s trainer for a couple of weeks at Petsmart when Leslie (her usual trainer) wasn’t there.
Tatiana asked if we were going to get Esa certified for the Good Canine Citizen. We’ve thought about it. It’s nice to hear a trainer say she’d be good for it!
Dog Day Afternoon (Esa’s daycare) was there. It’s always nice to see those ladies! We found out that Esa’s daycare friend, Marley, has a picture in NOVADOG. Supposedly, the two of them play rough together and just keep going all day.
Finally, we caught up with Laura (works at Dogtopia/Stephanie’s best friend). I haven’t seen her in awhile since I missed her bday party. L That was the first time Laura got to meet Esa.
We did buy a Frisbee for Esa at the Fiesta – SUPPOSEDLY, it’s indestructible and if the dog does ruin it, they will replace it. I tell you – Esa has some skills when it comes to “testing” toys. So far, there are 2 bite holes in it. Dan folded it and Esa bit through it. I blame Daddy-o.
We had to rush back for the game at 1 p.m. – GREAT GAME! Down to the last minute. We’ll see how long the Caps can keep it up – one game at a time…..
After the game, it was time for the obstacle course -
A little background - My (big) "dream" has been to have Esa as a frisbee or agility dog. Well, the frisbee dog doesn't really work since she just likes to chew the frisbees, but the agility - she seems to get.
When we went to VA Beach to the dog park there (in Sept), she seemed to pick up the agility items there (tunnel, jump, ramp). The next big idea - get an agility course for the backyard!
Good thing for Ebay - got a beginner one for $32 - has everything. We got it on Friday, so, of course, Friday night Esa & I were outside playing. I’m just so amazed how fast she picks it up. She knows when the clicker comes out, it’s training time! We still need to try the weave poles, but I think she'll get it. BTW - Esa will do anything for a treat - somehow, I think that's the key...... LOL!
The rest of the day was just chilling (I actually did come cleaning/organizing in our linen & office closets – hate to say it, but I enjoy organizing!) – except for the trip to Dairy Queen! I’ve been craving a Blizzard for the last week!
A Busy Saturday (but all good!)
Yesterday was a busy day for us – unfortunately, Dan wasn’t feeling too good, but stuck it out. We all (including Esa) had fun. And luckily, the rain held off for us.
First up was the Pet Fiesta at Reston Town Center. We had never been before. Boy, was it crowded! I didn’t expect it to be so crowded. Esa did great though – she all about meeting all of the other dogs.
We saw our neighbor, Lisa, with their dogs, Mela & Moose, at the Pug Rescue. Mela and Esa have been friends since the beginning; we just don’t see her too often. The surprise was to see Tatiana, who was Esa’s trainer for a couple of weeks at Petsmart when Leslie (her usual trainer) wasn’t there.
Tatiana asked if we were going to get Esa certified for the Good Canine Citizen. We’ve thought about it. It’s nice to hear a trainer say she’d be good for it!
Dog Day Afternoon (Esa’s daycare) was there. It’s always nice to see those ladies! We found out that Esa’s daycare friend, Marley, has a picture in NOVADOG. Supposedly, the two of them play rough together and just keep going all day.
Finally, we caught up with Laura (works at Dogtopia/Stephanie’s best friend). I haven’t seen her in awhile since I missed her bday party. L That was the first time Laura got to meet Esa.
We did buy a Frisbee for Esa at the Fiesta – SUPPOSEDLY, it’s indestructible and if the dog does ruin it, they will replace it. I tell you – Esa has some skills when it comes to “testing” toys. So far, there are 2 bite holes in it. Dan folded it and Esa bit through it. I blame Daddy-o.
We had to rush back for the game at 1 p.m. – GREAT GAME! Down to the last minute. We’ll see how long the Caps can keep it up – one game at a time…..
After the game, it was time for the obstacle course -
A little background - My (big) "dream" has been to have Esa as a frisbee or agility dog. Well, the frisbee dog doesn't really work since she just likes to chew the frisbees, but the agility - she seems to get.
When we went to VA Beach to the dog park there (in Sept), she seemed to pick up the agility items there (tunnel, jump, ramp). The next big idea - get an agility course for the backyard!
Good thing for Ebay - got a beginner one for $32 - has everything. We got it on Friday, so, of course, Friday night Esa & I were outside playing. I’m just so amazed how fast she picks it up. She knows when the clicker comes out, it’s training time! We still need to try the weave poles, but I think she'll get it. BTW - Esa will do anything for a treat - somehow, I think that's the key...... LOL!
The rest of the day was just chilling (I actually did come cleaning/organizing in our linen & office closets – hate to say it, but I enjoy organizing!) – except for the trip to Dairy Queen! I’ve been craving a Blizzard for the last week!
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Weird evening last night
Apr 28, 2009
weird evening last night
First I find Stephanie's watch back in the pasta salad - at least I was just dumping it into a container for lunch tomorrow and not as I was eating it!
Then I THOUGHT Esa had caught a baby bunny!
I was calling Esa in and she came running with something hanging from her mouth - all I saw was brown and hanging - long enough to be a baby bunny - I slammed the door closed in her face and was yelling DROP IT. I ran outside with a flashlight, and (it took me a second) realize it was one of her round rawhides that she had buried - it was all expanded and dirty!
LOL - thank goodness it wasn't a bunny! Somehow, she snuck a rawhide outside - when she takes them out, she immediately buries them.
weird evening last night
First I find Stephanie's watch back in the pasta salad - at least I was just dumping it into a container for lunch tomorrow and not as I was eating it!
Then I THOUGHT Esa had caught a baby bunny!
I was calling Esa in and she came running with something hanging from her mouth - all I saw was brown and hanging - long enough to be a baby bunny - I slammed the door closed in her face and was yelling DROP IT. I ran outside with a flashlight, and (it took me a second) realize it was one of her round rawhides that she had buried - it was all expanded and dirty!
LOL - thank goodness it wasn't a bunny! Somehow, she snuck a rawhide outside - when she takes them out, she immediately buries them.
Thursday, February 5, 2009
update on what's going on at the Wentz household
Feb 5, 2009
update on what's going on at the Wentz household
OMG – I can’t believe it’s almost been a month since I last posted anything.
It’s been crazy at work (with the Inauguration). Our team (and National’s) were supposed to go to Orlando on the 21st. Well, the 21st was CRAZY here at the airport – the retail stores could NOT keep up with the crowds GRABBING Inauguration merchandise. There were empty fixtures EVERYWHERE. The 22nd was almost as crazy. I think it probably took the stores about 3 days to get back to normal (merchandise stocked and looking good).
At home, Dan’s been working a lot – some overtime and holidays. He had to work on the 19th and 20th, so ended up staying at work, sleeping in the car for a few hours and then back to work. Crazy, I know, but there was no way he was going to be able to get back to work on the 20th with everything going on downtown. Needless to say, it was better that I didn’t have to travel to Orlando that week with Dan not coming home at all.
Besides work, not too much has been going on the last couple of weeks. Esa continues to keep us busy. She now “requests” 3 walks on the weekends. Luckily, they don’t really need to be that long and she’s ok with it. I can’t believe she’ll be 2 on the 14th. It seems like every time we look at her she has grown taller. (I know, I sound like she’s a human).
We are very lucky that the economy hasn’t really affected us (so far) except for maybe savings not growing as much as it used to. The airport is pretty low on crime – especially shoplifting. Every once in awhile we’ll get some crazy story, but within the last week, we’ve had money stolen from a store (by a manager) and merchandise taken out of a display box (that was locked). In the local paper, they have posted to lock everything because there has been a rise in thefts and break-ins. People are so desperate. Now I think I can really imagine the riots/ breaking into stores in a time of an emergency (like what happened in New Orleans and the locks broke).
Westfield did have layoffs on the mall side. The AGMs were laid off (my position!). Here at the airport division, we run so tight that we can’t afford to cut back staff-wise, but we get the memos to cut back on expenses as much as possible (so much for a new computer this year!).
So, we are just happy to have jobs and keep plugging along.
update on what's going on at the Wentz household
OMG – I can’t believe it’s almost been a month since I last posted anything.
It’s been crazy at work (with the Inauguration). Our team (and National’s) were supposed to go to Orlando on the 21st. Well, the 21st was CRAZY here at the airport – the retail stores could NOT keep up with the crowds GRABBING Inauguration merchandise. There were empty fixtures EVERYWHERE. The 22nd was almost as crazy. I think it probably took the stores about 3 days to get back to normal (merchandise stocked and looking good).
At home, Dan’s been working a lot – some overtime and holidays. He had to work on the 19th and 20th, so ended up staying at work, sleeping in the car for a few hours and then back to work. Crazy, I know, but there was no way he was going to be able to get back to work on the 20th with everything going on downtown. Needless to say, it was better that I didn’t have to travel to Orlando that week with Dan not coming home at all.
Besides work, not too much has been going on the last couple of weeks. Esa continues to keep us busy. She now “requests” 3 walks on the weekends. Luckily, they don’t really need to be that long and she’s ok with it. I can’t believe she’ll be 2 on the 14th. It seems like every time we look at her she has grown taller. (I know, I sound like she’s a human).
We are very lucky that the economy hasn’t really affected us (so far) except for maybe savings not growing as much as it used to. The airport is pretty low on crime – especially shoplifting. Every once in awhile we’ll get some crazy story, but within the last week, we’ve had money stolen from a store (by a manager) and merchandise taken out of a display box (that was locked). In the local paper, they have posted to lock everything because there has been a rise in thefts and break-ins. People are so desperate. Now I think I can really imagine the riots/ breaking into stores in a time of an emergency (like what happened in New Orleans and the locks broke).
Westfield did have layoffs on the mall side. The AGMs were laid off (my position!). Here at the airport division, we run so tight that we can’t afford to cut back staff-wise, but we get the memos to cut back on expenses as much as possible (so much for a new computer this year!).
So, we are just happy to have jobs and keep plugging along.
Monday, January 12, 2009
Another weekend gone
Jan 12, 2009
Another weekend gone
Current mood:blah
Back to work - again.
The weekend was all about Esa - Saturday was a visit to Petsmart and Sunday was a road trip to visit the Ehries. All week I had been pysching Esa up - Saying "we get to go to Petsmart" or "we get to see Cash this weekend". Believe it or not, she must of understood because when it was time to go, she walked right to the garage and jumped in the car with no problems! Sometimes it takes a few minutes of chasing her around the yard/having to put on her leash to get her into the garage - but not Saturday or Sunday. Right in, no problems.
Yesterday was fun just hanging out with Matt, Nicole, Grace and Cash for a couple of hours. Grace is doing so well with her CF. She is a bundle full of energy. Cash and Esa had a bunch of fun - Esa was so tired on the ride home.
This week is going to be "weird" - I actually get to see my hubby in the evening! WOOHOO! Dan's taking a class during the day starting Tuesday. I have puppy patrol in the morning though - that will change my schedule up a bit too.
Another weekend gone
Current mood:blah
Back to work - again.
The weekend was all about Esa - Saturday was a visit to Petsmart and Sunday was a road trip to visit the Ehries. All week I had been pysching Esa up - Saying "we get to go to Petsmart" or "we get to see Cash this weekend". Believe it or not, she must of understood because when it was time to go, she walked right to the garage and jumped in the car with no problems! Sometimes it takes a few minutes of chasing her around the yard/having to put on her leash to get her into the garage - but not Saturday or Sunday. Right in, no problems.
Yesterday was fun just hanging out with Matt, Nicole, Grace and Cash for a couple of hours. Grace is doing so well with her CF. She is a bundle full of energy. Cash and Esa had a bunch of fun - Esa was so tired on the ride home.
This week is going to be "weird" - I actually get to see my hubby in the evening! WOOHOO! Dan's taking a class during the day starting Tuesday. I have puppy patrol in the morning though - that will change my schedule up a bit too.
Thursday, January 8, 2009
No Orlando for us
Jan 8, 2009
no Orlando for us
Current mood:blah
Well, while I was out of the office yesterday, it was decided that neither the Dulles or National teams would be going to the Division Meeting in Orlando on the 21st (of this month) - all because of the Inauguration.
I had offered to stay anyway - just because I've been to every single one of the division meetings and if I missed one, that would be ok - and it's kind of a pain with the pup and having someone come and let her out in the evening (although, she would probably be ok for the time Dan was at work). That week is just going to be crazy with Dan - he has to work on the 19th and 20th. He's planning on just staying there, so I probably won't see him until the 21st.
I'm going to miss seeing everyone at the meeting - we always have fun. Oh well.
no Orlando for us
Current mood:blah
Well, while I was out of the office yesterday, it was decided that neither the Dulles or National teams would be going to the Division Meeting in Orlando on the 21st (of this month) - all because of the Inauguration.
I had offered to stay anyway - just because I've been to every single one of the division meetings and if I missed one, that would be ok - and it's kind of a pain with the pup and having someone come and let her out in the evening (although, she would probably be ok for the time Dan was at work). That week is just going to be crazy with Dan - he has to work on the 19th and 20th. He's planning on just staying there, so I probably won't see him until the 21st.
I'm going to miss seeing everyone at the meeting - we always have fun. Oh well.
Thursday, December 25, 2008
Woohoo - Christmas is almost over
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.
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.
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
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)