1) My hubby is home for another day and a half
2) Checking my email/blog with my hubby's mac while sitting in bed (this is what I am doing RIGHT NOW!!!)
3) My coconut oil lip balm and coconut milk cleansing lotion--both made by Alba and the smell instantly takes me to the beach.
4) This "gentle leader". We purchased this today. Today on our morning walk, E was able to witness how P can pull me when another dog is around. P and I did well tonight on our evening walk. I am hoping that this is the answer to help keep her under control when other dogs are around.
5) The bubble bath I took tonight
6) The sleepytime tea I am drinking right now
Sunday, July 20, 2008
Friday, July 18, 2008
Randomness..
So, if I had to rate this week on a scale from 1-10. I think I would give it a 7.
Overall, I had a good week. Work is going well. I am rereading 7 habits of highly effective people. I've also decided to check out toastmasters in order to gain more confidence in public speaking. My first meeting is next Thursday. I am nervous, but I figure everyone that goes there is nervous for the same reasons, so I will be in good company.
Poppy training is going well. E and I are finally on the same page with training Poppy. We are totally buying into Cesar Milan aka Dog whisper's method of dog training. I do have to say it is working! I fully believe in the power of the walk. We are now walking her twice a day for at least 30 minutes. It has made a huge improvement. We still need to overcome her aggresiveness with other dogs when she is on leash but I am more confident then over that we will be able to fix it.
E is doing well with his flying. He is on reserve this month, which can sometime suck in terms of not getting flight hours. However, E is managing quite well. He is flying a ton, which is fantastic. Not only for the extra $$ we are getting but more importantly he is building his flight time. For a pilot, flight hours are EVERYTHING. I am just so proud of him and how proactive he is. It totally blows having him home only give or take 3 1/2 days a week. I do know that this isn't forever him commuting to his base in Chicago. Hopefully in the next few years, he will get picked up by another airline and be based here on the left coast.
What's been troubling me is that my two grandmothers' have been in & out of the hospital this month. It's been a revolving door between the two of them. Tonight I found out that my grandma morris is at the ER. She had a pacemaker put in a week ago and then had gallbladder surgery on Monday of this week. She was released on Wednesday but now is back in the ER tonight. We aren't sure what is going on. My other grandma, has been in and out for various reasons, but on Wednesday night, she fell at home, and broke her hip. She had surgery today and I heard she is doing well. My poor Grandpa finally got to see her today. He hasn't seen her since Wednesday night when they took her to the ER. I am worried, sad and just plain lonely. I couldn't get a hold of any of my girls to talk and E is in Chicago tonight.
Another thing that happened this week is that I was late. It was the first experience I ever had on being late. Mainly because since I was 18, I've been on BC. When I went off the pill, I missed the first month, but that was to be expected. Ever since that month, I've been right on schedule. While we aren't fully trying right now, we've also just decided what ever happens, happens. So what got me this week, is that finding out that I was late and looking at the calendar, realizing that there is really no way I could be pregnant, made me worry why I was late. Of course from the first day on that I was late all sorts of emotions kicked in. I will admit I did take a few HPTs and all of them were negative. After the 4th day, "it" showed. When it did. I will admit I was relieved but at the same time I was sad.
Maybe I am more ready then I give myself credit for. One thing is for sure, I hope my two grandmothers' and my one grandpa that is still alive will be around to see their great-grandchildren. That is my ultimate wish.
This is me with my grandmothers' at my wedding shower in Iowa.
Overall, I had a good week. Work is going well. I am rereading 7 habits of highly effective people. I've also decided to check out toastmasters in order to gain more confidence in public speaking. My first meeting is next Thursday. I am nervous, but I figure everyone that goes there is nervous for the same reasons, so I will be in good company.
Poppy training is going well. E and I are finally on the same page with training Poppy. We are totally buying into Cesar Milan aka Dog whisper's method of dog training. I do have to say it is working! I fully believe in the power of the walk. We are now walking her twice a day for at least 30 minutes. It has made a huge improvement. We still need to overcome her aggresiveness with other dogs when she is on leash but I am more confident then over that we will be able to fix it.
E is doing well with his flying. He is on reserve this month, which can sometime suck in terms of not getting flight hours. However, E is managing quite well. He is flying a ton, which is fantastic. Not only for the extra $$ we are getting but more importantly he is building his flight time. For a pilot, flight hours are EVERYTHING. I am just so proud of him and how proactive he is. It totally blows having him home only give or take 3 1/2 days a week. I do know that this isn't forever him commuting to his base in Chicago. Hopefully in the next few years, he will get picked up by another airline and be based here on the left coast.
What's been troubling me is that my two grandmothers' have been in & out of the hospital this month. It's been a revolving door between the two of them. Tonight I found out that my grandma morris is at the ER. She had a pacemaker put in a week ago and then had gallbladder surgery on Monday of this week. She was released on Wednesday but now is back in the ER tonight. We aren't sure what is going on. My other grandma, has been in and out for various reasons, but on Wednesday night, she fell at home, and broke her hip. She had surgery today and I heard she is doing well. My poor Grandpa finally got to see her today. He hasn't seen her since Wednesday night when they took her to the ER. I am worried, sad and just plain lonely. I couldn't get a hold of any of my girls to talk and E is in Chicago tonight.
Another thing that happened this week is that I was late. It was the first experience I ever had on being late. Mainly because since I was 18, I've been on BC. When I went off the pill, I missed the first month, but that was to be expected. Ever since that month, I've been right on schedule. While we aren't fully trying right now, we've also just decided what ever happens, happens. So what got me this week, is that finding out that I was late and looking at the calendar, realizing that there is really no way I could be pregnant, made me worry why I was late. Of course from the first day on that I was late all sorts of emotions kicked in. I will admit I did take a few HPTs and all of them were negative. After the 4th day, "it" showed. When it did. I will admit I was relieved but at the same time I was sad.
Maybe I am more ready then I give myself credit for. One thing is for sure, I hope my two grandmothers' and my one grandpa that is still alive will be around to see their great-grandchildren. That is my ultimate wish.
This is me with my grandmothers' at my wedding shower in Iowa.
Friday, July 11, 2008
love thy neighbor--and I do!
After a hard week at work and E being gone for almost a week, I was ready to just chill and relax tonight. I even told my co-worker how I had planned to purchase a bunch of magazines and take a bubble bath and just RELAX.
I arrived at home and to my surprise, our dog Poppy was not at the window (which she usually is) nor was she there to greet me at the door when I walk in. This kicked off the alarm bells. I looked all around the house and mind you my house is NOT THAT BIG. I noticed that the bathroom door was shut. Which is never closed. I tried to open the door and it was locked! A million thoughts ran through my head. I realized that my DOG WAS LOCKED IN THE BATHROOM! My Panic button kicked in. Poppy wasn't whinning but I could hear her moving around. Having no idea if she was hurt, I made a panic call to E who of course is sitting in Chicago. There on reserve, chilling at his brother's house. I am panicked. He is laughing. I hang up on him. Try to find a paper clip to try to jimmy the lock--not working at all.
Think about calling the fire department but decided my across the street neighbors would be better. I call T asking if her husband M was around, she said no and that was ever wrong we would put our two female brains to work. She could tell I was crying. I told her what was up. Her having two little girls of her own and dealing with many locked doors, she had what I needed...a skeleton key. Immediately she ran over and unlocked the door.
As soon as the door opens Poppy runs out. We look in and the bathroom is covered with Sh**T EVERYWHERE!! Poor thing. I think she got so scared, she literally pooped herself.
I gave T a huge hug,thanked her a million times over and told her I am so getting a bottle of wine after all this craziness. She says no you are not (after offering to help me clean my sh**t covered bathroom, I declined this offer of help). You are coming over and having wine with me. GOD LOVE HER!
I cleaned Poppy and the bathroom. I even managed to surpress the gagging while spraying the tub down the outside hose that I pulled through the tiny window. I am sad to say the bathroom rug didn't make it but I am pleased that the shower curtain and liner did.
Afterwards, I went across the street. T fed me a yummy dinner, wine and we had wonderful conversation. T & M are the best!
I arrived at home and to my surprise, our dog Poppy was not at the window (which she usually is) nor was she there to greet me at the door when I walk in. This kicked off the alarm bells. I looked all around the house and mind you my house is NOT THAT BIG. I noticed that the bathroom door was shut. Which is never closed. I tried to open the door and it was locked! A million thoughts ran through my head. I realized that my DOG WAS LOCKED IN THE BATHROOM! My Panic button kicked in. Poppy wasn't whinning but I could hear her moving around. Having no idea if she was hurt, I made a panic call to E who of course is sitting in Chicago. There on reserve, chilling at his brother's house. I am panicked. He is laughing. I hang up on him. Try to find a paper clip to try to jimmy the lock--not working at all.
Think about calling the fire department but decided my across the street neighbors would be better. I call T asking if her husband M was around, she said no and that was ever wrong we would put our two female brains to work. She could tell I was crying. I told her what was up. Her having two little girls of her own and dealing with many locked doors, she had what I needed...a skeleton key. Immediately she ran over and unlocked the door.
As soon as the door opens Poppy runs out. We look in and the bathroom is covered with Sh**T EVERYWHERE!! Poor thing. I think she got so scared, she literally pooped herself.
I gave T a huge hug,thanked her a million times over and told her I am so getting a bottle of wine after all this craziness. She says no you are not (after offering to help me clean my sh**t covered bathroom, I declined this offer of help). You are coming over and having wine with me. GOD LOVE HER!
I cleaned Poppy and the bathroom. I even managed to surpress the gagging while spraying the tub down the outside hose that I pulled through the tiny window. I am sad to say the bathroom rug didn't make it but I am pleased that the shower curtain and liner did.
Afterwards, I went across the street. T fed me a yummy dinner, wine and we had wonderful conversation. T & M are the best!
Wednesday, July 02, 2008
Midwestern work ethic..
My uncle from Iowa sent me this link tonight. It showcases the heartbreaking ordeal that the folks from IA, MO, IL are experiencing with the latest flood. Despite the fact these folks' homes, business and overall way of life were destroyed does not break their spirit one bit. I am proud to say that I am a midwestern girl. I moved around quite a bit as a child and finally settled in OHIO when I was in 6th grade and went on to college in OHIO. Spent 8 years in Chicago and now have moved to the left coast.Even though I now call California home, I will always be proud of my midwestern roots.
http://www.usatoday.com/weather/gallery/2008/w080611_midwest_flooding/flash.htm
http://www.usatoday.com/weather/gallery/2008/w080611_midwest_flooding/flash.htm
Sunday, June 29, 2008
Morning coffee...
During a trip to Pier 1 a couple of weeks ago ( thanks to our wonderful friends and family who purchased gift cards as our wedding gift) I stumbled upon a coffee mug that said, "Think Big". As some one who cherishes motivational quotes and does daily affirmations, I thought how perfect is this.
Every time I look at this coffee mug, when I am drinking out of it, hand washing it and putting it away or taking it out, it reminds me to look at the bigger picture. To put life into perspective.
All the doom and gloom going on right now in the world (layoffs, cost of gas and food, foreclosures on homes). Plus E gone so much out of the week with his work schedule coupled with his commuting to his base in Chicago. We are starting to feel the pinch. My own questions about my career are starting to perk up. It is so easy to get so bogged down in the yuckiness of everything. This "think big" mug helps me see beyond what it is currently going on. To be the best I can be and to rise to the occasion. It gives me fire and determination.
Last new years, E and I made a promise to each other that at the beginning of the year, we would set both couple goals and individual goals. In order to keep us moving forward as a couple and as individuals. Over the weekend, I took a look at the goals we set as a couple and my own personal goals. My one of many personal goals, which the one I blogged about earlier in the year, is becoming a career/life coach. I still want to achieve this goal. I know in the last 6 months, I've pushed this on the backburner for one reason or another. However, over this last week, I've started to visualize this new venture. Which caused me seek out folks and information to help me get started. I don't know how long it will take me to achieve this goal. But I do have my daily dose of fire and determination to get me there.
Every time I look at this coffee mug, when I am drinking out of it, hand washing it and putting it away or taking it out, it reminds me to look at the bigger picture. To put life into perspective.
All the doom and gloom going on right now in the world (layoffs, cost of gas and food, foreclosures on homes). Plus E gone so much out of the week with his work schedule coupled with his commuting to his base in Chicago. We are starting to feel the pinch. My own questions about my career are starting to perk up. It is so easy to get so bogged down in the yuckiness of everything. This "think big" mug helps me see beyond what it is currently going on. To be the best I can be and to rise to the occasion. It gives me fire and determination.
Last new years, E and I made a promise to each other that at the beginning of the year, we would set both couple goals and individual goals. In order to keep us moving forward as a couple and as individuals. Over the weekend, I took a look at the goals we set as a couple and my own personal goals. My one of many personal goals, which the one I blogged about earlier in the year, is becoming a career/life coach. I still want to achieve this goal. I know in the last 6 months, I've pushed this on the backburner for one reason or another. However, over this last week, I've started to visualize this new venture. Which caused me seek out folks and information to help me get started. I don't know how long it will take me to achieve this goal. But I do have my daily dose of fire and determination to get me there.
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Ode to my summer swap partner-Audrey
After a long day of work, I struggled through door,
Dropped my keys on table and my purse on the floor.
I saw on the kitchen table a big old box so sturdy and stable.
I squealed in delight and I knew what ever was in this package is what I definitely needed that night.
I grabbed my favorite pair of shears and ripped open the top.
I was so happy that my summer swap package...
was finally here.
Thank you Audrey for my summer package of joy.
Here are the pictures for the others to enjoy.
S-Sports Bottle
U-Ultra Protection Sunblock
M-Memory Holder
M-Milkbone treats for Poppy
E-Enjoyment for your summer days
R-Reversible Beach Towel
Love, love the pink sports bottle! This definitely comes in handy because I am trying to not drink bottled water anymore--plastic waste and stuff. Plus I love that it is pink because Eli won't use it when he goes on his bike rides.
How did you know my hubby has the most sun sensitive skin ever?? This is perfect and just the other week, E called me at work asking me if I knew where his 30+ sunblock was.
I have some great pictures from my recent trip to Chicago to put in here!!
We've got one happy Poppy on our hands :)
This ultra sized Frisbee is going to be a hit at our 4th July BBQ next weekend!
Something about a new beach towel that makes me very happy!!
Dropped my keys on table and my purse on the floor.
I saw on the kitchen table a big old box so sturdy and stable.
I squealed in delight and I knew what ever was in this package is what I definitely needed that night.
I grabbed my favorite pair of shears and ripped open the top.
I was so happy that my summer swap package...
was finally here.
Thank you Audrey for my summer package of joy.
Here are the pictures for the others to enjoy.
S-Sports Bottle
U-Ultra Protection Sunblock
M-Memory Holder
M-Milkbone treats for Poppy
E-Enjoyment for your summer days
R-Reversible Beach Towel
Love, love the pink sports bottle! This definitely comes in handy because I am trying to not drink bottled water anymore--plastic waste and stuff. Plus I love that it is pink because Eli won't use it when he goes on his bike rides.
How did you know my hubby has the most sun sensitive skin ever?? This is perfect and just the other week, E called me at work asking me if I knew where his 30+ sunblock was.
I have some great pictures from my recent trip to Chicago to put in here!!
We've got one happy Poppy on our hands :)
This ultra sized Frisbee is going to be a hit at our 4th July BBQ next weekend!
Something about a new beach towel that makes me very happy!!
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Becoming a pack leader
This weekend while I was in Chicago, I discovered the Dog Whisperer.
I have always "heard" of this man and his amazing ability to calm the wildest of wild dog(s). This weekend, I was introduced. And I watched and watched his show. After watching it, I realized some things about how I was treating Poppy and how Poppy was treating me. I am carrying this over to my personal and professional life. The DW philosophy in how you work with canines in being the pack leader is thee following: A pack leader does not project emotional or nervous energy and neither should you. This is what the DW calls calm-assertive energy.
This makes totally sense to me in working with my dog and in my own life because people just like dogs like it when someone is in control. In terms of people, you don't want to "control" someone but be in control; have a say, make a decision, make a point, disagree if need be, but be in control of you. In a calm and quiet way. When you have control in a calm and quiet way everything falls into place and you gain respect. Respect in a positive, leadership, trustworthy and a nice kind of way.
I've already noticed a difference within myself in how I work my coworkers, my boss and my clients. I definitely noticed it tonight with Poppy. She and I had an amazing experience during our walk to the dog park and when I took her off the leash at the park.
I guess there is a reason they call the DW the Dr Phil of dogs. I just never paid that much attention to Dr Phil.
I have always "heard" of this man and his amazing ability to calm the wildest of wild dog(s). This weekend, I was introduced. And I watched and watched his show. After watching it, I realized some things about how I was treating Poppy and how Poppy was treating me. I am carrying this over to my personal and professional life. The DW philosophy in how you work with canines in being the pack leader is thee following: A pack leader does not project emotional or nervous energy and neither should you. This is what the DW calls calm-assertive energy.
This makes totally sense to me in working with my dog and in my own life because people just like dogs like it when someone is in control. In terms of people, you don't want to "control" someone but be in control; have a say, make a decision, make a point, disagree if need be, but be in control of you. In a calm and quiet way. When you have control in a calm and quiet way everything falls into place and you gain respect. Respect in a positive, leadership, trustworthy and a nice kind of way.
I've already noticed a difference within myself in how I work my coworkers, my boss and my clients. I definitely noticed it tonight with Poppy. She and I had an amazing experience during our walk to the dog park and when I took her off the leash at the park.
I guess there is a reason they call the DW the Dr Phil of dogs. I just never paid that much attention to Dr Phil.
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