just got the whole set and already started the first book at lunch. i'm hooked. alicia, i can't wait to chat vampires with you. there goes my social life.
11.12.2008
i drank the koolaid...
11.05.2008
thank goodness...
the elections are OVER! no more political ads ~ well not for a while any way. i'm grateful for the democratic process but hate to see what it does to people. regardless of who you voted for, i think we can ALL agree that it's time to move on. 'nuf said.
10.31.2008
Happy Halloween!
so i know i've been bad but things have been CRAZY! last week, i was in a super intense training session ALL week long...i was a little consumed working on 3 presentations and studying for 2 exams ~ yes, i said exams. what is this, college? this week has been equally busy. i got my first 4 orders in, so YAY! anywho, today is halloween. our whole office totally gets into it so everyone's dressed up in themes. and let me tell you, these people are creative. we have a pirates of the carribean area, a monopoly area, a wizard of oz area, a tailgate area, a military area, and we're the bug's life area. here's a pic. a little later, i'm going to go through the haunted house in the warehouse and maybe partake in the adult version of trick-or-treating (not what you're thinking...libations, people!) buzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz!
happy halloween!
10.15.2008
i love...
BOOKS! well, not all books but some books. this past weekend, i read the new nicholas sparks book, the lucky one. loved it. super easy and quick to read. however, it's very predictable...total nicholas sparks fashion. if you've ever seen the movie, bounce, you kinda know the premise. even still, i enjoyed it. my next one will be the queen's fool, by the same author as the other boleyn girl, which i adored! so excited! stay tuned for that review.
10.10.2008
made it...
to my 2nd class at the gym. i could barely walk yesterday and today is no exception. but it was worth it and i plan on going back on monday. ps ~ today i learned that jimmy the former drill sargent is also know as jimmy the former male exotic dancer at a place called 'polar bares.' yikes!
10.09.2008
10.08.2008
i love my new...
wallet! i can't remember the last time i had one, but i can't stop staring at it. i don't normally love pink or purple, but this being october and all, i'm kinda digging it. hey, somebody's got to keep this economy moving right? now i just need the matching bag...
the gym...
so since i've changed jobs, my whole work-out routine has gone right out the window. and by out the window, i mean i've turned into a complete SLUG!
i decided to check out an early morning step class, because nothing gets you moving like stepping up and down on a step. i showed up a little before the 6am ~ yes, i said 6AM ~ start time, and was greeted by a gentleman who said 'oh, a new face! yay.' i'm thinking, this class might be a little on the easy side judging by the man's age...not that he was old or anything, but i figure if someone my dad's age could keep up with these hard stepping sequences, i should be able to hang, right? that, and the 2nd person to greet me was a little woman named 'verlene' if that give you any indication of her age...let's just say that she HAD to be enjoying some early bird specials down at the local dennys.
so then, jimmy comes in. jimmy is the 65 year-old former drill sargent who teaches the class. yes, drill sargent but he was really nice. did i mention he was wearing spandex? anywho, jimmy was very welcoming and told me not to worry to much, that i'd be overwhelmed at first but to just keep moving. a few more ladies walk in and immediately greet me and say 'oh, a new person!' and then also told me that it's hard to keep up at first but i'd get the hang of it. then, a very feminine man said hello, and told me there would be no shortage of mother hens in the class. i'm looking around feeling pretty darn good right about now. then the music started. let's just say these baby boomers were running CIRCLES around me. i was shocked. i kept up pretty good, but at the end of class, one of the older gentlemen said, 'your face is a different color than it was when you came in here.' i'm assuming he was referring to the shade of red i was sporting ~ must remember to breathe when i go back on friday...assuming i can still walk.
yeah, i'm already pretty tight. but that could also be due to the fact that last night at the gym i got on a treadmill next to a cute guy who was running, so of course i had to run, too...
oh man.
i decided to check out an early morning step class, because nothing gets you moving like stepping up and down on a step. i showed up a little before the 6am ~ yes, i said 6AM ~ start time, and was greeted by a gentleman who said 'oh, a new face! yay.' i'm thinking, this class might be a little on the easy side judging by the man's age...not that he was old or anything, but i figure if someone my dad's age could keep up with these hard stepping sequences, i should be able to hang, right? that, and the 2nd person to greet me was a little woman named 'verlene' if that give you any indication of her age...let's just say that she HAD to be enjoying some early bird specials down at the local dennys.
so then, jimmy comes in. jimmy is the 65 year-old former drill sargent who teaches the class. yes, drill sargent but he was really nice. did i mention he was wearing spandex? anywho, jimmy was very welcoming and told me not to worry to much, that i'd be overwhelmed at first but to just keep moving. a few more ladies walk in and immediately greet me and say 'oh, a new person!' and then also told me that it's hard to keep up at first but i'd get the hang of it. then, a very feminine man said hello, and told me there would be no shortage of mother hens in the class. i'm looking around feeling pretty darn good right about now. then the music started. let's just say these baby boomers were running CIRCLES around me. i was shocked. i kept up pretty good, but at the end of class, one of the older gentlemen said, 'your face is a different color than it was when you came in here.' i'm assuming he was referring to the shade of red i was sporting ~ must remember to breathe when i go back on friday...assuming i can still walk.
yeah, i'm already pretty tight. but that could also be due to the fact that last night at the gym i got on a treadmill next to a cute guy who was running, so of course i had to run, too...
oh man.
10.06.2008
new office policies...
check out the email i just got:
NEW OFFICE POLICY ~ EFFECTIVE October 1, 2008
Dress Code:
1) You are advised to come to work dressed according to your salary.
2) If we see you wearing Prada shoes and carrying a Gucci bag, we will assume you are doing well financially and therefore do not need a raise.
3) If you dress poorly, you need to learn to manage your money better, so that you may buy nicer clothes, and therefore you do not need a raise.
4) If you dress just right, you are right where you need to be and therefore you do not need a raise.
Sick Days:
We will no longer accept a doctor's statement as proof of sickness. If you are able to go to the doctor, you are able to come to work.
Personal Days:
Each employee will receive 104 personal days a year. They are called Saturdays & Sundays.
Bereavement Leave:
This is no excuse for missing work. There is nothing you can do for dead friends, relatives or co-workers. Every effort should be made to have non-employees attend the funeral arrangements in your place. In rare cases where employee involvement is necessary, the funeral should be scheduled in the late afternoon. We will be glad to allow you to work through your lunch hour and subsequently leave one hour early.
Bathroom Breaks:
Entirely too much time is being spent in the toilet. There is now a strict three-minute time limit in the stalls. At the end of three minutes, an alarm will sound, the toilet paper roll will retract, the stall door will open, and a picture will be taken. After your second offense, your picture will be posted on the company bulletin board under the 'Chronic Offenders' category. Anyone caught smiling in the picture will be sectioned under the company's mental health policy.
Lunch Break:
~ Skinny people get 30 minutes for lunch, as they need to eat more, so that they can look healthy.
~ Normal size people get 15 minutes for lunch to get a balanced meal to maintain their average figure.
~ Chubby people get 5 minutes for lunch, because that's all the time needed to drink a Slim-Fast.
Thank you for your loyalty to our company. We are here to provide a positive employment experience. Therefore, all questions, comments, concerns, complaints, frustrations, irritations, aggravations, insinuations, allegations, accusations, contemplations, consternation and input should be directed elsewhere.
The Management
if you're still thinking this is real, it's not. my company is way cool. they don't post pictures on a bulletin board...they actually go on the company intranet.
NEW OFFICE POLICY ~ EFFECTIVE October 1, 2008
Dress Code:
1) You are advised to come to work dressed according to your salary.
2) If we see you wearing Prada shoes and carrying a Gucci bag, we will assume you are doing well financially and therefore do not need a raise.
3) If you dress poorly, you need to learn to manage your money better, so that you may buy nicer clothes, and therefore you do not need a raise.
4) If you dress just right, you are right where you need to be and therefore you do not need a raise.
Sick Days:
We will no longer accept a doctor's statement as proof of sickness. If you are able to go to the doctor, you are able to come to work.
Personal Days:
Each employee will receive 104 personal days a year. They are called Saturdays & Sundays.
Bereavement Leave:
This is no excuse for missing work. There is nothing you can do for dead friends, relatives or co-workers. Every effort should be made to have non-employees attend the funeral arrangements in your place. In rare cases where employee involvement is necessary, the funeral should be scheduled in the late afternoon. We will be glad to allow you to work through your lunch hour and subsequently leave one hour early.
Bathroom Breaks:
Entirely too much time is being spent in the toilet. There is now a strict three-minute time limit in the stalls. At the end of three minutes, an alarm will sound, the toilet paper roll will retract, the stall door will open, and a picture will be taken. After your second offense, your picture will be posted on the company bulletin board under the 'Chronic Offenders' category. Anyone caught smiling in the picture will be sectioned under the company's mental health policy.
Lunch Break:
~ Skinny people get 30 minutes for lunch, as they need to eat more, so that they can look healthy.
~ Normal size people get 15 minutes for lunch to get a balanced meal to maintain their average figure.
~ Chubby people get 5 minutes for lunch, because that's all the time needed to drink a Slim-Fast.
Thank you for your loyalty to our company. We are here to provide a positive employment experience. Therefore, all questions, comments, concerns, complaints, frustrations, irritations, aggravations, insinuations, allegations, accusations, contemplations, consternation and input should be directed elsewhere.
The Management
if you're still thinking this is real, it's not. my company is way cool. they don't post pictures on a bulletin board...they actually go on the company intranet.
the peasant princess...
if you have some extra time, i HIGHLY recommend you listen to this series called the peasant princess. it's pastor mark's sermons on verses from song of solomon. it's SOOOOO good. each sermon is a little over an hour, but definitely worth it.
10.03.2008
iphone...
i did it. finally converted to the latest technology and I LOVE IT! so far, my favorite feature (besides the touch screen) is an application called shazam. it's a super cool program that tells you the title of ANY song you're listening to. seriously! you hold the phone up to a speaker, or just hold it out so it can pick up the tune, then it searches and finds the song. it even gives you a link on itunes to buy the song right then and there. i'm obsessed!
10.01.2008
9.29.2008
How to Get Past Regrets...
so apparently i'm in the mood to steal postings from other people today. this is a daily devotional i got in my inbox this morning. let's just say it's a very timely message.
Forget about what’s happened; don’t keep going over old history. Be alert, be present. I’m about to do something brand-new. It’s bursting out! Don’t you see it? There it is! I’m making a road through the desert, rivers in the badlands. Isaiah 43:18-19 (MSG)
*** *** *** ***
How often do you play the “If only” game?
· If only I could do it over again.
· If only I had listened sooner.
· If only I could erase the past.
· If only I could forgive myself.
The thing to remember is that no one is perfect. We all have regrets; we’ve all made bad choices, and said foolish things; we’ve all wasted time, and hurt ourselves and others.
How do you release your regrets? In my experience as a pastor, I’ve seen several strategies we tend to use that simply do not work:
· You try to bury your past. But burying the past will never help you get past your regrets. You can try to minimize (“It wasn’t a big deal”), rationalize (“Everyone does it”), and compromise (lowering standards), but your regrets are still there, and if unresolved, they’ll keep coming back to haunt you over and over again like a creature in a horror movie.
· We blame others. This tactic is as old as Adam and Eve. When Adam sinned, he took it like a man: he blamed his wife! We use blame to balance out our guilt.
· We beat up on ourselves. We try to pay for our guilt unconsciously through illness, depression, setting ourselves up for failure, and other forms of self-punishment. The problem with beating up on yourself is this: your conscience never knows when to stop! Some people spend their entire lives in self-condemnation.
What does God want you to do with your regrets?
· Admit your guilt. Own up to it. Don’t make excuses. “A man who refuses to admit his mistakes can never be successful. But if he confesses and forsakes them, he gets another chance”(Proverbs 28:13 LB).
· Accept Christ’s forgiveness. He’s waiting to clean your slate. Ask him to clear your conscience. “There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus” (Romans 8:1 NIV).
· Forgive yourself and focus on the future. “Forget about what’s happened; don’t keep going over old history. Be alert, be present. I’m about to do something brand-new. It’s bursting out! Don’t you see it? There it is! I’m making a road through the desert, rivers in the badlands” (Isaiah 43:18-19 MSG).
How to Get Past Regrets
by Rick Warren
by Rick Warren
Forget about what’s happened; don’t keep going over old history. Be alert, be present. I’m about to do something brand-new. It’s bursting out! Don’t you see it? There it is! I’m making a road through the desert, rivers in the badlands. Isaiah 43:18-19 (MSG)
*** *** *** ***
How often do you play the “If only” game?
· If only I could do it over again.
· If only I had listened sooner.
· If only I could erase the past.
· If only I could forgive myself.
The thing to remember is that no one is perfect. We all have regrets; we’ve all made bad choices, and said foolish things; we’ve all wasted time, and hurt ourselves and others.
How do you release your regrets? In my experience as a pastor, I’ve seen several strategies we tend to use that simply do not work:
· You try to bury your past. But burying the past will never help you get past your regrets. You can try to minimize (“It wasn’t a big deal”), rationalize (“Everyone does it”), and compromise (lowering standards), but your regrets are still there, and if unresolved, they’ll keep coming back to haunt you over and over again like a creature in a horror movie.
· We blame others. This tactic is as old as Adam and Eve. When Adam sinned, he took it like a man: he blamed his wife! We use blame to balance out our guilt.
· We beat up on ourselves. We try to pay for our guilt unconsciously through illness, depression, setting ourselves up for failure, and other forms of self-punishment. The problem with beating up on yourself is this: your conscience never knows when to stop! Some people spend their entire lives in self-condemnation.
What does God want you to do with your regrets?
· Admit your guilt. Own up to it. Don’t make excuses. “A man who refuses to admit his mistakes can never be successful. But if he confesses and forsakes them, he gets another chance”(Proverbs 28:13 LB).
· Accept Christ’s forgiveness. He’s waiting to clean your slate. Ask him to clear your conscience. “There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus” (Romans 8:1 NIV).
· Forgive yourself and focus on the future. “Forget about what’s happened; don’t keep going over old history. Be alert, be present. I’m about to do something brand-new. It’s bursting out! Don’t you see it? There it is! I’m making a road through the desert, rivers in the badlands” (Isaiah 43:18-19 MSG).
oh, our poor seahawks...
this post made me giggle...it came from the seattle times photographer's blog.
Did the Seahawks sell their souls to the Devil in order to get to a Super Bowl?
Did Mike Holmgren, Tim Ruskell and Tod Leiweke secretly meet with Beelzebub outside of a Kirkland bar in the fall of 2005, asking for a monster year by Shaun Alexander and a trip to Detroit for Super Bowl XL?
I looked through my archives and I don't have any photographic proof that such a meeting took place.
But if it had, might it have gone like this?
Devil: Let's get this straight -- you want to go to the Super Bowl this season.
Holmgren: Yes. Once more before I retire.
Devil: Remember -- the Super Bowl is in Detroit. You sure you don't want to wait until it's in a warmer climate?
Leiweke: We don't care. We think we can beat Pittsburgh.
Devil: It'll cost you...
Ruskell: We know. How about you take Steve Hutchinson and let him sign a poison pill contract with Minnesota?
Devil: Well, I do owe Minnesota. I did once take their hockey team and move it to Dallas.
Holmgren: What's it going to be?
Devil: How about I take six wide receivers from you in 2008?
(Holmgren, Leiweke and Ruskell huddle together...)
Holmgren (whispering): Let's do it!
Leiweke: We're completely mortgaging our future!
Ruskell: Who cares? We might not even be in Seattle. I heard some rich goofus in Oklahoma City is trying to move a team there.
They turn their attention back to the black-clad figure.
Holmgren: Deal! We go to the Super Bowl, you get some receivers down the road.
Devil: Great. Done. Now excuse me -- I have a meeting. The Steelers want to meet with me...something about NFL officials next February...
Did the Seahawks sell their souls to the Devil in order to get to a Super Bowl?
Did Mike Holmgren, Tim Ruskell and Tod Leiweke secretly meet with Beelzebub outside of a Kirkland bar in the fall of 2005, asking for a monster year by Shaun Alexander and a trip to Detroit for Super Bowl XL?
I looked through my archives and I don't have any photographic proof that such a meeting took place.
But if it had, might it have gone like this?
Devil: Let's get this straight -- you want to go to the Super Bowl this season.
Holmgren: Yes. Once more before I retire.
Devil: Remember -- the Super Bowl is in Detroit. You sure you don't want to wait until it's in a warmer climate?
Leiweke: We don't care. We think we can beat Pittsburgh.
Devil: It'll cost you...
Ruskell: We know. How about you take Steve Hutchinson and let him sign a poison pill contract with Minnesota?
Devil: Well, I do owe Minnesota. I did once take their hockey team and move it to Dallas.
Holmgren: What's it going to be?
Devil: How about I take six wide receivers from you in 2008?
(Holmgren, Leiweke and Ruskell huddle together...)
Holmgren (whispering): Let's do it!
Leiweke: We're completely mortgaging our future!
Ruskell: Who cares? We might not even be in Seattle. I heard some rich goofus in Oklahoma City is trying to move a team there.
They turn their attention back to the black-clad figure.
Holmgren: Deal! We go to the Super Bowl, you get some receivers down the road.
Devil: Great. Done. Now excuse me -- I have a meeting. The Steelers want to meet with me...something about NFL officials next February...
9.26.2008
pair...
checked out a little place called 'pair' last night. if you love cheese ~ who doesn't, right? ~ then you'll like this place. my main dish wasn't that great (the nightly special which was supposed to be fettucini but it lacked any form of heavy cream, a staple in my mind) BUT the fondue was amazing. our waitress said it was cambozola, which had the slight flavor of blue cheese. it was yummy and i guess you can buy it as is from the store, so i'm going to have to pick some up!
9.23.2008
so this is funny...
as previously posted, we all went to oktoberfest this past weekend. WELL, we also went last year. about a week before the event, i received an email forward from a friend who i haven't seen in quite some time. she got it from another friend, saying 'isn't this your friend shawna?'
this picture was on the email-blast that was sent to patrons with all the other info. THEN, someone sent me THIS link, where we're featured again. i'm famous and know my parents are proud that fame comes to those who attend beer festivals. i know, sorry mom. side note ~ when the photographer who took this picture saw us again this year, he said 'oh, i remember you guys,' and pretty much rolled his eyes at us as if to say 'you already had your 15 minutes of fame.' whatever.
9.22.2008
oktoberfest
this weekend, we all went to oktoberfest in fremont. it was pouring down rain (not fun for an outdoor festival) but we still managed to have a blast! here's my favorite picture from the night:
update!
well, i'm just kicking off my second week at the new gig, and it's going pretty great so far. just lots of soaking up information, learning a new industry ~ terms and all, and getting to know my new co-workers. everyone seems really nice and it's a great work environment. that said, my cubicle needs a lot of work so i spent the better part of my weekend being creative. here's the before:
THIS JUST IN ~ as i'm typing this, someone just handed me my new business cards. i'm official now!
thanks to you all for the prayers as i enter this new stage in life. i'm really excited to see what's going to happen next!
THIS JUST IN ~ as i'm typing this, someone just handed me my new business cards. i'm official now!
thanks to you all for the prayers as i enter this new stage in life. i'm really excited to see what's going to happen next!
9.02.2008
labor day fun!
i cannot believe it's already september! but at least labor day weekend was fun ~ not sunny, but fun. took it easy on friday, then saturday headed to the seattle coug game, which was a blast! we ended up with tickets in a suite on the field! here's a fun pic of our crew...
and one of the view:
too much fun! then i finished off the weekend at a bbq with the yohanns, yosts, campfield and torgerson families. it was so great to catch up with everyone. happy labor day!
8.27.2008
i almost forgot...again.
i realized i haven't been keeping up on my restaurant reviews, so here are a few quick mentions:
- bick's broadview grill ~ YUM! it's in a really weird location but the food is excellent.
- piatti ~ in u-village. one word boring. not horrible, but absolutely NO flavor in my pasta dish.
- smash wine bar ~ DEEE-LISH! the yukon gold “Pot- Tots” cakes were to DIE for!
- eva ~ really yummy grilled pancetta and cheese. a little on the salty side, though, even for me!
- oliver's twist ~ can you say garlic truffled popcorn? SOOOO good, but you only need a handful because it's really rich.
- sonrisa ~ also in u-village and the shrimp quesadilla was amazing.
i think that's it for now. looking forward to going back to a few of these, maybe with some of my favorite yohann, keen, mahlum, lamb ladies?
spring cleaning...or something like it.
maybe i should call it summer shopping? BUT since our summer is over ~ yes, i realize it's only august 27th ~ i decided to clean out my closet and make room for the fall stuff. AND since i'm starting a new job in a few weeks, i also thought it was an appropriate time to revamp the wardrobe, seeing as how it's sort of 'back to school' time. i'm loving the colors out for fall right now...jewel tones look great on everyone. here are a few pieces i picked up at express:
the sweater on the left, i got in a really pretty blueish color called venetian teal. the pink satin shirt goes with a cute grey and pink pinstripe vest and pencil skirt. i also picked up some new dress slacks. express editor pants are the BEST dress slacks ever and they're on sale right now ~ buy one, get the 2nd pair half off! i also found this great INC sweater from macys:
and let's NOT forget about the shoes! look at these adorable tuxedo shoes i snagged from macys. and these cute cut out pumps, also from macys, in brown.
i just LOVE back to school shopping!
8.26.2008
it's official!
i've accepted a position at BDA as an account manager for the sports & entertainment division. i'll be traveling the country to work with teams in the nfl, nba, mlb and nhl to come up with promotional items for fans and sponsors. now all i have to do is pass the background check and figure out my start date, and i'm all set. i'm super excited! thanks to you all for all the prayers.
8.18.2008
what have i been up to?
things have been crazy...what's new, right? here's a quick recap:
- rented a boat for seafair, and took all my friends...the blue angels are SO cool.
- started my job hunt
- got a call from a company not even an hour after i applied for a position
- joined the seattle athletic club...i really like it
- had my first phone interview; set up in person interview
- mariners games
- went to mindy's rehearsal dinner on friday
- was in the wedding on saturday...so much fun!
- had 2 in-person interviews
- went to chelan...yes, again.
- went to bbq to honor fw young life leaders...and play with hailey ;)
lots of fun stuff. here's a cute pic of all the girls at mindy's wedding...minus mindy. she was getting ready for her grand entrance.
now i'm onto the next round of interviews and looking forward to more FUN! stay tuned for more details about the job search.
7.30.2008
happy chelan!
- bbq'ing
- sun tanning
boating
wine tasting - volleyball
- apples to apples
- flip cup
- dinners
- king of the dock
- swimming
- and so much more...
there was also an incident with dumping our RV but i'll spare you the nasty details. let's just say my uncle buzz can totally relate because he went through a similar situation. it was such a great weekend. i'm so blessed with great co-workers. there are some big shoes to fill with my next career path...
7.21.2008
good friends, good times!
7.14.2008
another fun...
...activity in this city. went to an outdoor movie on friday. it was so cool, and it was free. mandy, brett and i loaded the car with blankets and snacks at headed to south lake union for their big outdoor movie festival, happening almost every friday this summer. (you can sort of see the screen in the picture above.) the movie was the 80's cult classic, 'the heathers,' which was totally random. but in all, it was such a great night, and there's even a beer garden!! there are actually a number of outdoor movies taking place around the area so if you get the chance, i highly recommend you take advantage of another one of the many fun things to do in this city.
7.08.2008
happy 4th of july!
we had a blast on nolan's boat on lake union. the weather was only so-so, but we all somehow got burnt. there were a ton of boats on the water, the sun set was awesome but the fireworks were AMAZING!
7.02.2008
this is funny...
INSTALLING A HUSBAND
Dear Tech support,
Last year I upgraded from Boyfriend 5.0 to Husband 1.0 and noticed a distinct slow down in overall system performance, particularly in the flower and jewelry applications, which operated flawlessly under Boyfriend 5.0.
In addition, Husband 1.0 uninstalled many other valuable programs, such as Romance 9.5 and Personal Attention 6.5 and then installed undesirable programs such as NBA 5.0, NFL 3.0 and Golf 4.1.
Conversation 8.0 no longer runs, and Housecleaning 2.6 simply crashes the system. I've tried running Nagging 5.3 to fix these problems, but to no avail.
What can I do?
Signed,
Desperate.
DEAR DESPERATE,
First keep in mind, Boyfriend 5.0 is an Entertainment Package, while Husband 1.0 is an operating system.
Please enter command: ithoughtyoulovedme.html and try to download Tears 6.2 and don't forget to install the Guilt 3.0 update. If that application works as designed, Husband 1.0 should then automatically run the applications Jewelry 2.0 and Flowers 3.5.
But remember, overuse of the above application can cause Husband 1.0 to default to Grumpy Silence 2.5, Happy Hour 7.0 or Beer 6.1. Please note that Beer 6.1 is a very bad program that will download the Snoring Loudly Beta.
Whatever you do, DO NOT install Mother- In-Law 1.0 (it runs a virus in the background that will eventually seize control of all your system resources.)
Also do not attempt to reinstall Boyfriend 5.0 program. These are unsupported applications and will crash Husband 1.0.
In summary, Husband 1.0 is a great program, but it does have limited memory and cannot learn new applications quickly. You might consider buying additional software to improve memory and performance. We recommend Cooking 3.0 and Hot Lingerie 7.7.
Good Luck,
Tech Support
Dear Tech support,
Last year I upgraded from Boyfriend 5.0 to Husband 1.0 and noticed a distinct slow down in overall system performance, particularly in the flower and jewelry applications, which operated flawlessly under Boyfriend 5.0.
In addition, Husband 1.0 uninstalled many other valuable programs, such as Romance 9.5 and Personal Attention 6.5 and then installed undesirable programs such as NBA 5.0, NFL 3.0 and Golf 4.1.
Conversation 8.0 no longer runs, and Housecleaning 2.6 simply crashes the system. I've tried running Nagging 5.3 to fix these problems, but to no avail.
What can I do?
Signed,
Desperate.
DEAR DESPERATE,
First keep in mind, Boyfriend 5.0 is an Entertainment Package, while Husband 1.0 is an operating system.
Please enter command: ithoughtyoulovedme.html and try to download Tears 6.2 and don't forget to install the Guilt 3.0 update. If that application works as designed, Husband 1.0 should then automatically run the applications Jewelry 2.0 and Flowers 3.5.
But remember, overuse of the above application can cause Husband 1.0 to default to Grumpy Silence 2.5, Happy Hour 7.0 or Beer 6.1. Please note that Beer 6.1 is a very bad program that will download the Snoring Loudly Beta.
Whatever you do, DO NOT install Mother- In-Law 1.0 (it runs a virus in the background that will eventually seize control of all your system resources.)
Also do not attempt to reinstall Boyfriend 5.0 program. These are unsupported applications and will crash Husband 1.0.
In summary, Husband 1.0 is a great program, but it does have limited memory and cannot learn new applications quickly. You might consider buying additional software to improve memory and performance. We recommend Cooking 3.0 and Hot Lingerie 7.7.
Good Luck,
Tech Support
7.01.2008
gosh...
so much to do, so little time. i know, the blog's way outta date and to be honest, don't care. BUT to make up for it, here's a cute picture of rocco's first boat ride. we went to mason lake with kiley and brooklyn (pictured). so much fun!
5.28.2008
FORE!
katrina and i did our best on the little par 3 in chelan. it's not very well maintained so we had the WHOLE course to ourselves. neither of us are any good but we had a great time!
5.21.2008
look out tiger woods...
i'm so excited about my new clubs! can't wait to head to the driving range to break them in...now if i'll just have to find those muscles necessary to actually hit the ball with any distance. but the best part about the new purchase is that a portion of the proceeds go to the Susan G. Komen Foundation. i get to golf AND do a good deed at the same time. Cool, huh!?!
5.20.2008
busy and FUN!!
things have been crazy busy lately, but i really can't complain. lots of fun stuff going on. since i've been back from the houseboat trip, here's what i've been up to:
birthday dinner with the fam at the lobster shop ~ YUM!
girl's night out bbq dinner
pedicure
mariners game
boating on lake washington with friends
birthday party at the house for me and my roommate (and scotty, too!)
diamond club at the m's game with the fam
massage
got new golf clubs ~ YAY!
finishing out the week with:
dinner with my mom, aunt lynn and rocco
birthday dinner for jenna (the roommate)
LAKE CHELAN for memorial day weekend with katrina and gina
i'm so blessed!
5.08.2008
i'm off...
to lake mead for a house boat trip! should be a good time. i fly to san diego tonight to meet up with melissa and jesse and we leave tomorrow morning at 4am for the 4 hour drive to the lake. the house boat we got is supposed to be awesome ~ hot tub, a slide, tvs ~ and we have 2 seadoos. top it off with 75 degree weather and it sounds pretty fantastic!5.02.2008
gripe...
i'm not a fan of bikers. i mean cyclists. the other day i was driving along on my day to work and followed the lead of every other car who went around the messenger biker, who was riding in the road. now, silly assumption here but i'm thinking he's using 'car' rules while riding in the CAR lane. next thing i know, he cuts in front of me to go straight. mind you, this was a right turn lane! anyway, he cuts in front of me and then shakes his head ~ AT ME! i was livid!!! if i wasn't such a lady, i MAY have shook something back at him. needless to say, bikers frustrate me. they expect to use the roads as cars, but don't think they have to follow the rules like the rest of us. and then shake their heads when i can't read their minds to anticipate which set of rules they're going to follow. Sheesh!
4.30.2008
igoogle...
so now you can personalize your google page and i think this is genius! you can make it pretty with a cool background and add all sorts of gadgets ~ calendars, newsfeeds, games, local weather and more. my favorites include 'photos of places you need to see before you die' and giglish. yes, it's a busy day at the office.
4.25.2008
Lunchbox Laboratory
went to another new restaurant last night. it's called the Lunchbox Laboratory and it was AWESOME! well, at least the food was. it's a small shack in ballard, with only 2 tables inside. they blast the AC to get you on your way and the burgers are $15...BUT totally worth it. they call them '11 napkin burgers.' i'll definitely go back but not until this summer when i can sit in one of the many tables outside. YUM-ME!
4.23.2008
just got back from...
where else ~ SAN DIEGO! just racking up the frequent flier miles. we had a lot of fun, even though it wasn't sun tanning weather. had a bbq, went to a bbq, went out to eat, shopped a little, watched a ufc fight, took the dogs to a dog beach, and just spent some quality time with melissa and jesse. planning another trip in 2 weeks for jesse and my birthdays. should be FUN!
4.10.2008
so, i'm trying...
...a new skincare line. it's called arcona. i have a couple girlfriends who started using it about 3 weeks ago, and they're both raving about it. you get it at gene juarez, and it's a little on the spendy side but i'm liking it so far. actually, it's cheaper to get it at gj that it is from the company's own website. i'm not loving the scents, but if it makes my skin glow, it'll be worth it.
Rocco...
had 3 teeth pulled this week. i was so nervous when i left him at the vet because they put him under anesthesia and if you could have seen him shaking like i did, you would have almost started crying...like i did. but apart from a little post-surgery 'flushing' he's doing really well ~ my sweet little guy. who knew i could love a dog so much?
4.01.2008
pictures...
...from vegas!
the Beatles Love show was amazing!
the sun was shining, and we got some pool time!
the Beatles Love show was amazing!the sun was shining, and we got some pool time!
and we lived it up high-roller style!3.27.2008
Viva Las Vegas ~ part II
have a great weekend everyone! i'm heading to vegas tomorrow for a work trip and i'm really excited! we're taking about 40 clients to the Beatles LOVE show and a baseball game. good times ahead!
3.21.2008
How to Cook a Wolf
went to another new restaurant and yes, it really is called How to Cook a Wolf, named after a book. it was AWESOME!! here are some other reviews that also sing the praises of HTCAW. i had the angolotti with chard, ricotta, and pine nuts covered in a butter and oil sauce ~ WOW! the crab fettuccine was good and our appetizer ~ the scallop dish ~ was also excellent! i would definitely recommend this place, but it is small and very popular so plan accordingly. yum, yum!
3.19.2008
Happy Easter!
i know it's a few days early, but this is too cute to not pass along, especially for all my peep loving cousins ~ it's a real peep show!
i almost forgot...
ate at another new restaurant. all the girls came up for aunt lynn's birthday (happy b-day, lynn honey!) and we ate at pasta bella on queen anne. very yummy italian food. i really enjoyed the pesto mozzarella bread! it came highly recommended to me, and now i'm passing it along.
3.12.2008
Another fun weekend in...
SAN DIEGO!
3.06.2008
Did you hear?
Airborne is fake!!!! The company has just settled a class action lawsuit for $23 million!!!!
"There's no credible evidence that what's in Airborne can prevent colds or protect you from a germy environment," David Schardt, a nutritionist at the Center for Science in the Public Interest, said in a written statement this week. "Airborne is basically an overpriced, run-of-the-mill vitamin pill that's been cleverly, but deceptively, marketed."
The herbal supplement of vitamins and minz was created back in 1999 with the intent of helping to fight off colds.
It was invented by Victoria Knight-McDowell, a second-grade teacher who according to the product's site, "studied the benefits herbal therapies used in Eastern Medicine." The company also claimed it "boosts the immune system with seven herbal extracts and a proprietary blend of vitamins, electrolytes, amino acids and antioxidants."
Back in March 2006, after an ABC News report revealed that the company's clinical trials were not conducted by doctors or even scientists, Airborne changed their advertising campaign when a plaintiff filed suit against them.
Turns out the "clinical trials" were just conducted by two random individuals!
Shortly after, advertisements for Airborne stopped mentioning the clinical studies and the cold-curing claims. Instead, Airborne began advertising itself as helping to boost the body's immune systems.
Airborne will now be fighting off cash collectors for a total of $23.3 million to settle the class-action lawsuit brought against them.
Those suing claim the company provided false advertising since it could not be proven that Airborne actually helps prevent colds.
Then in late 2006 the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI), a non-profit advocacy group, joined the suit as co-counsel against Airborne. Later in 2007 the FTC and some attorney generals began investigating the cold-preventing claims as well.
The CSPI said the Airborne company will have to refund money to consumers who bought its product, and it will pay for advertisements in large publications with instructions on how to get refunded.
To learn more information about how to receive a refund if you've purchased Airborne, click here.
I used to take Airborne all the time...who knew?
"There's no credible evidence that what's in Airborne can prevent colds or protect you from a germy environment," David Schardt, a nutritionist at the Center for Science in the Public Interest, said in a written statement this week. "Airborne is basically an overpriced, run-of-the-mill vitamin pill that's been cleverly, but deceptively, marketed."
The herbal supplement of vitamins and minz was created back in 1999 with the intent of helping to fight off colds.
It was invented by Victoria Knight-McDowell, a second-grade teacher who according to the product's site, "studied the benefits herbal therapies used in Eastern Medicine." The company also claimed it "boosts the immune system with seven herbal extracts and a proprietary blend of vitamins, electrolytes, amino acids and antioxidants."
Back in March 2006, after an ABC News report revealed that the company's clinical trials were not conducted by doctors or even scientists, Airborne changed their advertising campaign when a plaintiff filed suit against them.
Turns out the "clinical trials" were just conducted by two random individuals!
Shortly after, advertisements for Airborne stopped mentioning the clinical studies and the cold-curing claims. Instead, Airborne began advertising itself as helping to boost the body's immune systems.
Airborne will now be fighting off cash collectors for a total of $23.3 million to settle the class-action lawsuit brought against them.
Those suing claim the company provided false advertising since it could not be proven that Airborne actually helps prevent colds.
Then in late 2006 the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI), a non-profit advocacy group, joined the suit as co-counsel against Airborne. Later in 2007 the FTC and some attorney generals began investigating the cold-preventing claims as well.
The CSPI said the Airborne company will have to refund money to consumers who bought its product, and it will pay for advertisements in large publications with instructions on how to get refunded.
To learn more information about how to receive a refund if you've purchased Airborne, click here.
I used to take Airborne all the time...who knew?
3.05.2008
2.28.2008
2.22.2008
i'm totally a...
skier now. yes, i've jumped back on the bandwagon, and i'm LOVING having something active to do in the winter...especially THIS winter, with beautiful blue sky days like today. not only do i love the actual skiing, but i'm having such a fun time with the whole fashion of it. here's my new ski outfit. i'll be testing it out on the mountain tomorrow and i'm so excited!
2.19.2008
Whistler!
just got back from a fun weekend in whistler and let me tell you ~ what a COOL place! i went with a group of 12. we stayed in a huge house right outside of the village that had a game room, tons of sleeping space, and a hot tub! we had a great time, and the skiing we AMAZING! look at the sun...i can't wait to get back!
2.08.2008
The Rowdy Cowgirl!
another yummy Seattle restaurant. this one is in my neighborhood. it's small but very reasonably priced. GOOD BBQ!
2.01.2008
randomness
so last night i went to the vern fonk 2008 commercial premiere party. how random is that? my girlfriend, mandy does the p.r. for them so she rallied a big group of people and we all went. cocktail dresses, red carpet, photographers and all. i am not a fan of the vern fonk commercials, but i guess there's this cult following of people who love them. i did giggle a little at the new 'fonk to the future' commercial ~ yes doc and the delorian, and i enjoyed the napoleon dynamite spoofs. another random night in this city. did you know that the guy in the commercials ISN'T the real vern fonk? his name is rob, and he's just an insurance agent. the real vern fonk just passed away. who knew?
Guess What?!?
I GOT A NEW CAR!! well, it's not exactly new, but new to me! i'm so excited. i can't wait to take you all for a ride :) and don't worry ~ the acura won't be going to far. at this point, my folks are taking possession of it. YAY! here's a pic of my new ride...did i mention i'm so excited?!?!?!?
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