7.27.06 Wordless Wednesday

7.25.06 Baby Doll

Look what I found! Internet paper dolls! This is my second honey, Jake. Personally, I don't think the graphic artist did Jake much justice; however, I must admit that, if the artist had portrayed my second man in all his hotness, he would burn right through our screens. :oP I got to dress Jake for his first appreance on my blog. What do you think?

Go find your baby doll at www.stardoll.com!

7.24.06 Putt-Putt Crazy

Today is Putt-Putt day at the office. I had mentioned before that a co-woker (who has become a good friend) and I designed and built a putt-putt corse for the office. Most of the company is at a real golf tournament benenfitting a charity the company has chosen. Those of us left behind get to play Putt-Putt at the office. It has been fun and the course has been a GREAT success!! Yea, us! I promise to share pictures as soon as I get them uploaded. Check back for the update.

Sincerely,

Drowing in the Green (I wish it was money green)

**Update: Pictures!! These are just a few of my favorites. We had 9 holes and a hole-in-one competition...for a total of 10 holes. My co-workers were impressed with the designs and the ingenuity. I have to say I am proud of what we accomplished. We also had double the participants this year. I think it was because of the GREAT course. We have some interest from other companies that want us to come and set the course up at their office. Cool!! Along with the Putt-Putt tournament, we had a "donate a minimum of $5 and wear your jeans" day and raised over $600 for the Susan G. Koman Foundation. How cool are we? WAY COOL!! I am VERY proud of what Julie, my co-worker/friend and I have done this week.

7.23.06 Sunday Mutterings

1. Requirements :: Hassle


2. Pizza :: Pepperoni


3. Dating :: Boring


4. Issue :: Fault


5. Sharp :: Knife


6. Distinguish :: Unique


7. Remote :: Control


8. Felony :: Offense


9. Exercise :: Need to


10. Choose :: Picked

7.22.06 Feelin' Saucy?

You Have Your Sarcastic Moments

While you're not sarcastic at all times, you definitely have a cynical edge. In your opinion, not all people are annoying. Some are dead! And although you do have your genuine moments, you can't help getting your zingers in. Some people might be a little hurt by your sarcasm, but it's more likely they think you're hilarious.

How Sarcastic Are You?

My favorite line is "not all people are annoying. Some are dead!"

Maybe that is why I am so stressed?!? Because that line hits a little too close to home right now. :o)

7.22.06 It's ALIVE!!

My internet connection is alive and kickin' thanks to my WONDERFUL husband. It is so nice to join the modern world again. I was really missing my internet. I am one of those people who just about can't function without it. Sad...I know...but, it could be worse, right?

Now, I can start blogging from home (Yea!) and get back in the swing of things. I have really been missing some people and their blogs. Funny how you get "attached" (or addicted) to certain blogs.

I've been looking at the picture to the left for a while and have to laugh. I feel like I look like that guy. I am so tired and worn out; but, I will have to tell you more about that in the next post. Just wanted to let you all know that my home connection and 1/8 of my sanity is back!!!

7.20.06 Vacation

After my last post, who would argue with this...

You Should Spend Your Summer at the Beach

You're a free spirit who is always thinking of new ways to have fun. And you don't just love summer... you live for it. So, you really should blow off your responsibilities and head to the beach!

Where Should You Spend Your Summer?

7.20.06 Skipping Shot Gun Pellets

Read this first.

I have been missing from the blogging community for sometime now and I have been trying to decide how I would make my grand re-enterance (or if I would at all). Leesa explained my life so well in her post I thought I would just use/steal it for a little while. I feel like I have been skipping so many rocks that the ripples have combined, canceled each other out or swallowed me whole. I am in a swirling vortex that won't let me out.

One excuse to my MIA status is that we don't have an internet connection at the house. The bill is paid, I have called the phone company, they assure me the connection is there...that is as far I as can get with this rock. I don't have time or the patience to mess with it any more. Yes, it is frustrating knowing that I am paying for a service that I can't use. I will try and re-skip this rock later.

Excuse two...I have been ULTRA busy at work. I work in the oil and gas business...enough said. I am busy every day. Yesterday at 5:15 PM, I realized that I hadn't had lunch or a break for the entire day. Why can't I slow down? The work will be there tomorrow, right? Skipping this rock too much.

Excuse three...I am on a committe at work that unofficially is called the "Fun" committe. We plan all of the employee activities, birthday celebrations, etc. For the last two weeks, a co-worker and I have been planning a Putt-Putt tournament that we are having inside the office. I have designed the course, bought all the materials for it and am building it with the help of ONE (yes, ONE) other person from the committee. I live Putt-Putt...I breathe Putt-Putt...I am Putt-Putt. I want to puke Putt-Puttt. Sorry...but, I am getting tired. Are we skipping rocks or golf balls?

Excuse four...Most days, I feel like I am losing my mind. Seriously. I shake from the inside out for no reason. I have panic attacks for no reason. I yell at my husband and pets for no reason. I hold it together for work; but, once I get home, I am exhausted. I feel like I have too much going on in my life; but, when I look to see what I can cut out, I don't see options. Are there too many rocks or not enough or am I still talking about rocks?

Excuse five...If I was to blog, all my posts would read like this one. This is not me. I don't like it. Remember my fun and light blog from a few months ago? Where did that girl go? She sunk with all the other rocks.

Excuse six...I have quit taking pictures. My passions. My outlet. My delight. The core of my blog. Gone.

Sorry to bum you guys out; but, aaaaaaaagggggghhhhhhh, I can't get out of this funk. Maybe, if I get it out on "paper", it will go away. Let's try that. I am going to post every day for a while and see if that helps. I have used writing as theapy before and it did help...more than anyone could ever guess. Since this will be a little rocky for a while, please excue any spelling errors, gramtical errors, weird comments, etc. Please stick with me...it will get better and back to normal.

Thanks for being there readers. Look forward to seeing you all again.

7.20.06 Personality?

You Are An ENFJ

The Giver You strive to maintain harmony in relationships, and usually succeed. Articulate and enthusiastic, you are good at making personal connections. Sometimes you idealize relationships too much - and end up being let down. You find the most energy and comfort in social situations ... where you shine. You would make a good writer, human resources director, or psychologist.

What's Your Personality Type?

I don't know about "The Giver" as my type...I feel like I take more than give which I despise. However, the rest of it sounds OK. I think it is 100% right when it says that I sometimes idealize realationships or I expect too much out of them and then get let down. I do plenty of letting down myself though. What's great about my relationship with my husband is that he doesn't let me down. Sometimes now and then we have our differences, but I couldn't have found a better partner in life. He is the true giver and he has very high expectations of relationships, too. We just work...and it's nice.

7.6.06 I Am Still Alive

Hello, everyone! Sorry it's been a while. I have been very busy at work and I still don't have an internet connection at home. To add to the mix, we (babies included) have been staying at my brother's which is an hour from my home. My husband, Kira (cat), Haleigh (dog) and I all went down to my brother's for the weekend and the 4th of July holiday. My work is half way between my brother's house and my apartment; so, we decided to stay all week.

It has been great! His house is a little small (1500 - 1600 sq. feet); but, it has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and a large living room; so there is plenty of space for all of us. There are 6 people (Me and my husband, My brother and his girlfriend and My sister and her boyfriend who is also my husband's twin brother...I know, I know), 3 dogs and 2 cats. We stay up late, play games, watch movies, laugh and just have a good time. I have been the most relaxed this week than I have been in a long time. I also got to see my grandparents (both sets) and have lunch and dinner with them and I got to see my Dad quite a bit this week. Life is good in La Vida de Haleigh Anne.

The weather has been great for the last few days. It rained cats and dogs on the 4th which was a bummer for fireworks; however, it cooled things down which is always nice during a Texas summer.

I have taken lots of pictures and can't wait to share them. I still need to share my vacation pictures. I am such a procrastinator when it comes to things like this. I will get it done someday though.

I am leaving tomorrow morning again for a mini-vacation...so, I won't be around again this weekend. We are going to New Braunfels, Texas to camp and float the river. We are some busy people during the summer!!! Next week is my brother's birthday...the week after that is Regular Jo's birthday...the after that we are moving to a new apartment and we have a putt-putt golf tournament at work. (We are building the putt-putt course.) Busy, busy, busy!!

See ya'll later. I promise I am coming back on a regular basis soon.

7.3.06 Quote of the Month: July

No price is set on the lavish summer; June may be had by the poorest comer. ~James Russell Lowell, The Vision of Sir Launfal, 1848

Hello, fellow quoters! I hope your summers are going well. I am having a great summer so far and I am looking forward to tomorrow and the fireworks. I picked this quote because I think it has more than one meaning. It can be read as saying that everyone can enjoy summer or it can be read as saying everyone SHOULD enjoy summer. In today’s world, we get in too much of a hurry and we feel that it is not a vacation unless it is away from home which can be expensive. I have found that some of the best and most relaxing times where spent around a dinner table with my family telling stories to each other and laughing until our tummies hurt. I have also found it very relaxing to find a quite spot and read. Whatever it is…find something you like and enjoy the summer.

6.3.06 Suppose to be...Sunday...Mutterings

1. That :: Man


2. Fishbowl :: Round


3. Church :: Steeple


4. All about :: me


5. Fist :: Cuff


6. Tagline :: ??


7. Agree :: Not


8. Leak :: Water


9. Jessica :: Simpson


10. Superman :: Superwoman