*Double checks calendar.* Sure enough, fall doesn't officially start for another week and a half. So what happened to my summer weather?
Last weekend, it was high nineties. It was actually fun to be at Hurricane Harbor most the day (I was cold for a little while in the early evening.)
Today it was overcast and foggy. (And yes, I may live in LA, but I do know what fog is.) Clouds never did go away, and I bet it never hit 80 all day.
I know some people who are thrilled to be done with the heat of summer. But I'm not quite there. Of course, it will make my electric bill much better next month. Looking forward to that!
And for some reason, I'm really looking forward to Christmas this year. Yes, moreso then previous years, which is really saying much. I can't wait to decorate and listen to Christmas music and all that kind of fun stuff. But since I am getting some new Christmas CD's when they come out in a couple weeks, guess I won't have to wait too long.
Another reason I know summer is going is because of my skin. I have very dry skin, and recently the bad spots have really been dry. Fall is when it is at it's worst for me, so I've known all week summer was going.
Friday, September 09, 2005
Thursday, September 08, 2005
Thursday Threesome for September 8th
Anyone else remember when I used to do these in the morning? Yeah, me too.
This week, it's brought to us by school and The Back Porch.
Onesome- Reading: What's on your reading list this fall? Are you one of those people that has a stack of books waiting to be read on your nightstand? Or do you prefer to savor one read at a time?
Lots! I've actually gotten rid of the pile on my nightstand, but I need to start building it up again. Should finish The Rising tonight and start on Chocolate Mouse Trap. Next is the Thoene's new book. Then I promised to read Susan McBride's first book. And somewhere I need to read more Mindy Starns Clark, Lee Goldberg, Harley Jane Kozak, Carolyn Hart....
Twosome- Writing: Do you write letters anymore? Or do you prefer the ease of e-mail? Do you keep up with your correspondence? And what's your stance on writing thank-you notes?
I barely keep up with e-mail, although I'm doing better then I once was in that reguard. I can't think of the last letter I wrote. I don't tend to write thank you notes either. I call instead or thank them in person.
Threesome- Arithmatic: What school subject did you do the best in? Which was your worst subject? Which subject did you like the best?
I'd have a hard time saying which subject I did the best since I got good grades in everything. I always loved US History. Naturally, I enjoyed my business classes as well. But I hated math above Algebra I.
This week, it's brought to us by school and The Back Porch.
Onesome- Reading: What's on your reading list this fall? Are you one of those people that has a stack of books waiting to be read on your nightstand? Or do you prefer to savor one read at a time?
Lots! I've actually gotten rid of the pile on my nightstand, but I need to start building it up again. Should finish The Rising tonight and start on Chocolate Mouse Trap. Next is the Thoene's new book. Then I promised to read Susan McBride's first book. And somewhere I need to read more Mindy Starns Clark, Lee Goldberg, Harley Jane Kozak, Carolyn Hart....
Twosome- Writing: Do you write letters anymore? Or do you prefer the ease of e-mail? Do you keep up with your correspondence? And what's your stance on writing thank-you notes?
I barely keep up with e-mail, although I'm doing better then I once was in that reguard. I can't think of the last letter I wrote. I don't tend to write thank you notes either. I call instead or thank them in person.
Threesome- Arithmatic: What school subject did you do the best in? Which was your worst subject? Which subject did you like the best?
I'd have a hard time saying which subject I did the best since I got good grades in everything. I always loved US History. Naturally, I enjoyed my business classes as well. But I hated math above Algebra I.
Wednesday, September 07, 2005
8 Days This Time
If I keep going this long between life updates, I might wind up abandoning this place. Yikes! Guess I'd better get to it.
Thursday I had an interesting experience at the ATM. I went to get $100 out. Normally, I'd get 4 twenties and 2 tens. That's what that ATM gives out for whatever reason. This time, I got a fifty and 5 tens. While it was kind of fun to get something different, fifties can be hard to spend. Some places won't take anything above a twenty, and often my total bill is under ten. Kinda makes you wonder what you're supposed to spend that on. Hope this isn't a sign of things to come.
Friday, I found out at noon that we could leave early. So I called Casey to see if he was free to leave, and he was. So we ran errands and didn't actually get home until 3PM. Watched some TV and then cleaned house for the game night.
Saturday I was up early to make a cheesecake for the game night. Finally got to try Joanne Fluke's title recipe for her next book. It has to chill for 8 hours, so I needed to be sure I got it done in plenty of time. It was a huge hit with everyone, even Casey who finished it off last night. My waste thanks him even if my taste buds don't.
Matt S. came over for the game night as well as Debbie, Bonnie (and Dawson), Konrad, Carol, and Neil. We played Taboo, which I haven't played in forever and a day. I'd forgotten just how much I love it. Then, because Bonnie really wanted to play it, we played Apples to Apples, which was fun as always. I'm sure one reason she liked it so much was because she won her first game ever.
Monday, I set my alarm again (never did just sleep in this weekend) and went to Hurricane Harbor with Konrad and Carol. We had a wonderful day at the water park. We epsecially enjoyed Tornado, the new ride. It's a huge funner on its side, and you slide down toward the bottom on giant four person tubes. We were getting half ways up the sides on the first couple passes. Quite the rush.
All this, of course means I hardly got anywhere on The Rising. And I was going to have it finished off easily this weekend. Guess not! And I have The Chocolate Mouse Trap waiting at home to be read, too. Still, I wouldn't trade anything I did this weekend for the world.
So, I gave into temptation last night and bought Lost season 1 on DVD. Should have saved my money for anything else, including the Horrorcane Fundraiser going on at Jix right now. But I couldn't resist the bonus DVD offer at Best Buy. I've got to tell you, the sound is amazing on the discs. There is beach or insect sounds, yet they aren't overdone. And the extras and interesting. Well worth the money, even if I should have saved it for something else.
Thursday I had an interesting experience at the ATM. I went to get $100 out. Normally, I'd get 4 twenties and 2 tens. That's what that ATM gives out for whatever reason. This time, I got a fifty and 5 tens. While it was kind of fun to get something different, fifties can be hard to spend. Some places won't take anything above a twenty, and often my total bill is under ten. Kinda makes you wonder what you're supposed to spend that on. Hope this isn't a sign of things to come.
Friday, I found out at noon that we could leave early. So I called Casey to see if he was free to leave, and he was. So we ran errands and didn't actually get home until 3PM. Watched some TV and then cleaned house for the game night.
Saturday I was up early to make a cheesecake for the game night. Finally got to try Joanne Fluke's title recipe for her next book. It has to chill for 8 hours, so I needed to be sure I got it done in plenty of time. It was a huge hit with everyone, even Casey who finished it off last night. My waste thanks him even if my taste buds don't.
Matt S. came over for the game night as well as Debbie, Bonnie (and Dawson), Konrad, Carol, and Neil. We played Taboo, which I haven't played in forever and a day. I'd forgotten just how much I love it. Then, because Bonnie really wanted to play it, we played Apples to Apples, which was fun as always. I'm sure one reason she liked it so much was because she won her first game ever.
Monday, I set my alarm again (never did just sleep in this weekend) and went to Hurricane Harbor with Konrad and Carol. We had a wonderful day at the water park. We epsecially enjoyed Tornado, the new ride. It's a huge funner on its side, and you slide down toward the bottom on giant four person tubes. We were getting half ways up the sides on the first couple passes. Quite the rush.
All this, of course means I hardly got anywhere on The Rising. And I was going to have it finished off easily this weekend. Guess not! And I have The Chocolate Mouse Trap waiting at home to be read, too. Still, I wouldn't trade anything I did this weekend for the world.
So, I gave into temptation last night and bought Lost season 1 on DVD. Should have saved my money for anything else, including the Horrorcane Fundraiser going on at Jix right now. But I couldn't resist the bonus DVD offer at Best Buy. I've got to tell you, the sound is amazing on the discs. There is beach or insect sounds, yet they aren't overdone. And the extras and interesting. Well worth the money, even if I should have saved it for something else.
Sunday, September 04, 2005
Word Association for Sept 4th
Borrowed from here.
- Julie:: Andrews
- Emotional:: Movie
- Head of household:: Father
- Diva:: Singer
- Devastation:: Hurricane
- Business or pleasure:: Trip
- Crown:: King
- Eastern:: Hemisphere
- Buzzed:: Haircut
- Officer:: of the Law
Friday, September 02, 2005
Timing is Everything
I'm going to depart for talking about my boring life today. (Everyone rejoices.) Instead I'm going to rant about a political issue. (Everyone clicks away.) Still here? Good. Cause this is something I have to get off my chest.
For the last month, Cindy Sheehan has been camped outside Bush's ranch in Crawford demanding a second meeting with him. While I disagree with her in every way imaginable, that's not what this post is about.
This week, she and her supporters have left on a cross country bus trip to drum up support for withdrawing the troops from Iraq. While I think that is the most idiodic idea imaginable right now, that's not what this post is about.
Earlier this week, our country was hit by a hurricane. A major city is flooded and destroyed. There is looting. People are dying. This is the worst natural disaster I can remember in my lifetime. Possibly the worst one to hit our country in most people's lifetime.
Doesn't it seem heartless for people to be crossing the country on busses trying to gain support for an anti-war message right now? Yes, the majority of us are living our lives like normal. But my normal life isn't leading rallies for or against any political cause.
Now while I disagree with what these people are saying, I'm not saying they shouldn't say it. But waiting a couple weeks would seemed the best thing to do PR wise right now.
For the last month, Cindy Sheehan has been camped outside Bush's ranch in Crawford demanding a second meeting with him. While I disagree with her in every way imaginable, that's not what this post is about.
This week, she and her supporters have left on a cross country bus trip to drum up support for withdrawing the troops from Iraq. While I think that is the most idiodic idea imaginable right now, that's not what this post is about.
Earlier this week, our country was hit by a hurricane. A major city is flooded and destroyed. There is looting. People are dying. This is the worst natural disaster I can remember in my lifetime. Possibly the worst one to hit our country in most people's lifetime.
Doesn't it seem heartless for people to be crossing the country on busses trying to gain support for an anti-war message right now? Yes, the majority of us are living our lives like normal. But my normal life isn't leading rallies for or against any political cause.
Now while I disagree with what these people are saying, I'm not saying they shouldn't say it. But waiting a couple weeks would seemed the best thing to do PR wise right now.
Thursday, September 01, 2005
Word Association for September 1st
Brought to us this week by Matt and The Back Porch.
Onesome: Timber Wolves-- What do you think about collectables? Do you have any geegaws like wolves or dragons or crystals or tea cups and such hanging around the place? ...or maybe on your back in the form of a shirt or jacket?
I collect books like crazy, and some of them are actually rare. Not sure how valuable, but rare. I don't collect nick nacks, but I'm getting a nice Christmas ornament collection and mug collection together as well.
Twosome: of the -- Speaking of the clothes on your back, what is your favorite 'lounge around' stuff? You know, the type of thing you put on to eat ice cream and watch an old movie?
True confessions time? During the summer it's often just a pair of shorts. During colder weather it's an old T-shirt of some kind and some warm-up type pants I've had for years.
Threesome: North-- What's "North" to you? Is it the Mason-Dixon line? ...the Canadian border? ...the Arctic Circle (for Mary) ...or something a little less defined? ...and how far "North" have you been?
North for me is Canada. Maybe Washington, but certainly Canada. I've been very far north in an airplane, but the furthest north I've been on the ground is Jasper in Alberta.
Onesome: Timber Wolves-- What do you think about collectables? Do you have any geegaws like wolves or dragons or crystals or tea cups and such hanging around the place? ...or maybe on your back in the form of a shirt or jacket?
I collect books like crazy, and some of them are actually rare. Not sure how valuable, but rare. I don't collect nick nacks, but I'm getting a nice Christmas ornament collection and mug collection together as well.
Twosome: of the -- Speaking of the clothes on your back, what is your favorite 'lounge around' stuff? You know, the type of thing you put on to eat ice cream and watch an old movie?
True confessions time? During the summer it's often just a pair of shorts. During colder weather it's an old T-shirt of some kind and some warm-up type pants I've had for years.
Threesome: North-- What's "North" to you? Is it the Mason-Dixon line? ...the Canadian border? ...the Arctic Circle (for Mary) ...or something a little less defined? ...and how far "North" have you been?
North for me is Canada. Maybe Washington, but certainly Canada. I've been very far north in an airplane, but the furthest north I've been on the ground is Jasper in Alberta.
Tuesday, August 30, 2005
A Week at Least. Maybe Seven Days
Wow, it's been a while since I've talked about my life. Maybe I should fix that.
Of course, most of the time there hasn't been anything major going on. Classes have started at the college, which means Casey is now consumed with homework at night.
I wasn't feeling well at all Thursday, so I skipped youth group. Did nothing yet again.
Saturday game night was game afternoon. We headed down to a beach. Turned out we spent lots of time moving stuff around since after we set up the first time, we found the fire pits. Then the fire pits were already full, so we couldn't use them. The final straw was when we realized no one had brought matches, so we couldn't start a fire. So we went to a restaurant for dinner. Even with all the set backs, a good time was had by all. Or at least me.
Sunday night we didn't have worship team practice because they were starting up a discipleship meeting at the same time. Certainly didn't want to interrupt that. We'll have to see how things go Thursday night. Don't think I've touched my guitar for several weeks. But I've had songs picked out for several weeks, so we'll go with those.
Among the students who are back is Matt S. aka the other Matt. Great to see him again.
Last night, I forgot to get gas on the way home from work. Today rumors are flying that gas prices were going to skyrocket today, and I was upset that I might have cost myself quite a bit of money. Turns out I worried for nothing. Gas was exactly the same price as it was last night when I drove by.
So maybe the reason I haven't updated is there really wasn't much to say.
Of course, most of the time there hasn't been anything major going on. Classes have started at the college, which means Casey is now consumed with homework at night.
I wasn't feeling well at all Thursday, so I skipped youth group. Did nothing yet again.
Saturday game night was game afternoon. We headed down to a beach. Turned out we spent lots of time moving stuff around since after we set up the first time, we found the fire pits. Then the fire pits were already full, so we couldn't use them. The final straw was when we realized no one had brought matches, so we couldn't start a fire. So we went to a restaurant for dinner. Even with all the set backs, a good time was had by all. Or at least me.
Sunday night we didn't have worship team practice because they were starting up a discipleship meeting at the same time. Certainly didn't want to interrupt that. We'll have to see how things go Thursday night. Don't think I've touched my guitar for several weeks. But I've had songs picked out for several weeks, so we'll go with those.
Among the students who are back is Matt S. aka the other Matt. Great to see him again.
Last night, I forgot to get gas on the way home from work. Today rumors are flying that gas prices were going to skyrocket today, and I was upset that I might have cost myself quite a bit of money. Turns out I worried for nothing. Gas was exactly the same price as it was last night when I drove by.
So maybe the reason I haven't updated is there really wasn't much to say.
Sunday, August 28, 2005
Word Association for August 28th
Link here.
- Girlfriends:: Female friends (ok, anyone beside me find it odd that women refer to friends as girlfriends? Why not just friends? I don't go around talking about my boyfriends, do I?)
- Here to stay:: Clothes (Really, I don't seem them going away any time soon.)
- Call me:: Al Denson (love that song)
- Frustrated:: Person
- Public school:: Government run
- Glitch:: System
- Cheese:: Crackers
- Director:: Play
- Pivotal:: Episode
- Exclusive:: Agreement
Thursday, August 25, 2005
Thursday Threesome for August 25th
Brought to us by your average driver (and an e-mail header) and The Back Porch.
Onesome - Drop - Have you ever dropped something that you can't believe you did? Was it a priceless item or that big secret?
Heck, there were some Frisbee I sure thought I had that I dropped. I've dropped milk cartons I thought I had, too.
Twosome - Gas Prices - How much is a gallon of gas going for where you are?
The cheapest I've seen is $2.729. It can go as high as $2.899 for regular unleaded.
Threesome - Please Read - What's that latest item you're reading? Is it for pleasure or are you required to read it?
As you can see over on the right, I am currently reading an Alias novel entitled Replaced. Really enjoying it. And I just finished a Diagnosis: Murder novel called The Past Tense. Man, I'm such a TV addict that if I can't watch TV I read it, I guess (no comment, Matt.) Up next is Candy Apple Dead, which has nothing to do with TV at all.
Onesome - Drop - Have you ever dropped something that you can't believe you did? Was it a priceless item or that big secret?
Heck, there were some Frisbee I sure thought I had that I dropped. I've dropped milk cartons I thought I had, too.
Twosome - Gas Prices - How much is a gallon of gas going for where you are?
The cheapest I've seen is $2.729. It can go as high as $2.899 for regular unleaded.
Threesome - Please Read - What's that latest item you're reading? Is it for pleasure or are you required to read it?
As you can see over on the right, I am currently reading an Alias novel entitled Replaced. Really enjoying it. And I just finished a Diagnosis: Murder novel called The Past Tense. Man, I'm such a TV addict that if I can't watch TV I read it, I guess (no comment, Matt.) Up next is Candy Apple Dead, which has nothing to do with TV at all.
Wednesday, August 24, 2005
Word Association on a Wednesday
A little late, but better late then never, right?
But first, I must wish a happy birthday to both my dad and my wife!
But first, I must wish a happy birthday to both my dad and my wife!
- Fan:: Sports
- Scum:: of the Earth
- Lily:: of the Valley
- Humid:: Weather
- Ghetto:: Poor
- Remember me?:: Comments
- Polished:: Off
- Compose:: Music
- Squish:: Squash
- Future:: Bright
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