Random Tuesdayness - I'm Clicking My Heels But I'm Not Home Yet!

Shit's goin' down and I forgot to pack my ruby slippers!For some reason, I keep getting assigned to projects in states that have wind issues. I am absolutely terrified of the wind. Why? I don't know. Where did the fear come from? I have no friggin' idea. What I do know is that there is a VERY HIGH PROBABILITY THERE WILL BE A TORNADO HERE IN OKC TODAY. I'm less than happy about this. I guess the fact that I've spent almost 2 years traveling to "windy" states and this is the first encounter with a major storm isn't a bad track record.

Update: We (my coworkers and I) left the office early because of the storm. We got to the hotel, changed into some comfy clothes, and hunkered down until about 7 PM. We spent about an hour and a half in the storm shelter, but luckily, this area was spared. Unfortunately, the rest of the state wasn't so lucky. My thoughts and prayers go out to those affected by the storms today.I've been feeling mighty crafty lately and have come across some really great blogs and websites recently. I found the Ravelry website which is a knit and crochet community. They've got a ton of information on there and I've only gotten to explore a very little bit of it. This is where I think I'll find the info I'll need for my ugly afghan I've been wanting to make.

While I was looking around on tumblr, I clicked on something that took me over to this page where I found this really fun project. It involves picture frames, spray painting and song lyrics and I can't wait to start on it!On Friday, I was lucky enough to have my mom's cleaning lady come spend two hours on my house! Can I just tell you how happy that made me?! She was able to get the entire first floor cleaned and that meant I didn't have to do it!

I was able to spend a full two days working on getting my bedroom and office cleaned up and organized. I've been trying to de-clutter my room for months. The office has been in a state of disarray since I moved into the house a year and a half ago! It was time to get it done. I'm happy to report everything I started on in my room is done, and my office is a little more than halfway there. I got enough done that I felt good about walking away from it Sunday night! I'll share pics when it's all done!

Random Tuesdayness - I've Been Working on This for 5 Hours

It's Tuesday and I'm in Oklahoma. Is it strange that Alabama and Oklahoma are so similar? As in, similar sounding? Half the time I say Alabama when I mean Oklahoma. It's starting to piss me off. Welcome to RTT. If you wanna play, go talk to Keely.

I need to actually START using my Google Reader. It's there for a reason. I've been sooo behind in reading everyone's blogs! Shame on me! I just cleared 415 items out... I'm trying to read at least one post from everyone that I've missed in the last few weeks.

Have I mentioned how much I love Glee? The episode tonight was quite the tear-jerker! I don't want to cry when I watch Glee! I want to dance and sing and twirl around. Ok, not really, but you get the point. Anyway, it was a pretty serious episode and I really enjoyed it.

I saw this over on clevaland's a plum and loved it, so I thought I'd share it.

I just love those boys!

I stayed "home" sick today. I got up at 6:30, took a shower, and then decided I didn't have the energy to go to the office. This cold is pissing me off, so I'm taking a sick day. I'm pretty angry about the whole thing... I had a sinus infection 6 weeks ago! Damnit! Well, hopefully it'll be over and done with by the time I'm ready for my vacay next week. I got to sleep in until 2 PM this afternoon, so hopefully that'll help combat the virus!

Yesterday I mentioned I got a pretty kick-ass room at the hotel. I've got pictures now... Seriously... at least half of the room is windows! I'm totally requesting this room next week. I love it. It made staying "home" sick today totally tolerable. Nevermind my room-service-lunch sitting on the side table.And just for the record, this post pretty much blows... I know I had some fun stuff to add but I can't remember it now... and since I started this 5 hours ago, I think it's time to call it done. I'm outta juice and it's time for bed. Hope everyone is having a great week and I'll see y'all tomorrow!

Monday Monday Monday

A little weekend recap, perhaps? Sure, why the hell not? I arrived home on Thursday evening to find this...No, we didn't get robbed. No, we don't have termites. No, we didn't get flooded. What we did get was pitbulled. Yeah, Baby NeNe got bored and tore the shit out of the carpet in the family room. That, coupled with this...And I think it's time for some redecorating, no? I'm pretty upset about the whole thing, but I feel really badly for the dog. She's gotten thrown into being alone for 8 hours a day and she's not taking it very well!

On Friday I got my nails did and worked on stuff around the house. Cleaned, organized, ran errands and the like. That evening I went to a housewarming party with Noelle and her fam. It was pretty nice just to chill with my peeps.

Saturday morning I got my toes done, had lunch with my mom, and then took my car to have the inspection and oil change done. I ended up being able to renew the registration at the dealership, so that saved me an extra headache! That afternoon I did some more cleaning and finished reorganizing my bathroom. Wiki came over and we watched Glee while I started packing.Oktoberfest is going on up at Snowbird right now, so I told the clan I wanted to make plans to go up on Sunday. Auri and I piled the kids in the minivan and headed up the canyon... Noelle, Toni and Rose were going to meet us but after seeing how busy it was, decided not to go. We ate German food, drank beer and had quite a bit of fun. While we waited in line to get balloon "animals" the kids posed for pics and played with the hula hoops. They had a blast! The balloon guy was hilarious, too... Aidan got a rhino, but it could have really been any animal you wanted to imagine. Tristan got a laser gun and Taryn ended up with a Princess Wand. You'll see its aftermath down below.
The kids also got their faces painted... Aidan decided on a shark and it looked absolutely awesome. Everytime he opened his mouth, so did the shark!

Tristan also wanted a shark but he wanted his on his arm... he's a strange child! I wonder where he gets it from?!?!

Miss Thang decided a rainbow would be the most "girl appropriate" thing to wear around, so she was more than delighted when she got shpakles, too! She's very into Girls vs. Boys these days!After much manipulation (no pun intended), Taryn's wand ended up looking like this. Tristan took it upon himself to announce to everyone that it looked like a penis. Eventually Auri had to put it in her purse because we kept getting dirty looks from everyone.
That brings me to today... I hopped on a plane at 10 AM and ended up in Oklahoma City. I'm here until Thursday when I head home to accomplish more amazing feats over the weekend! The countdown to Vegas is less than 3 weeks away and I can't wait!!! Hope y'all had a great weekend as well!

Random Tuesdayness - Better Late Than Never... Or the Official 600th Post... And There May or May Not Be a Giveaway Involved, But Probably Not

We have a new fugly button, people! Rejoice, or something. So guess what? This is officially my 600th post. Isn't that nuts? Either I have a lot of very profound shit to say or I like to hear myself type. Possibly a mixture of both which means I type a lot of shit. Hmmm... well, you signed on, so I'll do my best to keep you coming... back, that is. Ha!
Another official announcement? I love Glee. I mean, I know I've said I like the show in the past, but I've been catching a lot of the episodes I missed last season and I really love this show! The NPH episode is on right now and it's fab-u-lous!

I'm back in Oklahoma this week. Every time I go to type Oklahoma, I try to type Oaklahoma. Strange, I know. I think I like this project better than the one in Alabama... but don't tell anyone.

Apparently there's a tropical storm/hurricane called Hermione or something (I know it's called Hermine, but I keep thinking it's Hermione, and I kind of love that name even though I haven't read the Harry Potter books... not that that has to do with anything) that hit land in Texas yesterday... the remnants from it are heading toward Oklahoma. Great. Just great. I swear if I see a tornado, I'm gonna flip the fuck out.

I know someone who thought you pronounced "Hermione" as "Her-moyne."

Have you seen any of the Allstate "Mayhem" commercials? They freaking crack me up! Here's a medley of a few of them.


I'm trying to decide if I should put my swimsuit on and go downstairs to the hot tub. The pool/hot tub in this hotel shares a window with the main restaurant. Um, yeah. I don't really want everyone dining to see my huge ass in my swimsuit while I'm trying to chill in the hot tub. Who's friggin' idear was that?

I miss wearing all my cute heels. I can't wear them with my hip these days. Shit! And sadly, I don't own these shoes, but one day, I will. Oh yes, I will.
Auri and I had a great time with the boys at the pool yesterday. I can't believe what great swimmers they're turning into. Aidan is a little more adventurous than Tristan is right now and he's cracking me up. He swims under water, he can "glide" and he only panics from time to time. Just keep swimming, little man!

Did y'all see this little girl on America's Got Talent? She made me cry. Absofrickinlutely amazing! Fast forward to 1:35 to see her sing. The rest is about her story.


Being that it's the 600th post, I should do something to commemorate. But since no one wants to sponser shit over here, I'm not doing a giveaway or anything...but I could be persuaded into making another "mixed tape" and sending to to the first five who express interest...or 7, if there are that many of you who want one. Actually, how about a copy of the "Vegas Mix 2010" I'll be making for our trip in the next few weeks or so? Let me know.

I'll be back this week with a recounting of the Los Alamos trip and my Labor Day weekend! Ciao!

Random Tuesdayness And A Tag From Jaime

In case you haven't noticed, blogging hasn't been very high on the priority list lately. I'm being a good girl and RTT'ing though!

On Friday evening while I was wrapping up my work for the week, my phone rang. I didn't recognize the number but thought it was someone from work I'd been expecting to hear from, so I was quite surprised by the time I hung up from the call.

I arrived in Oklahoma City last night. Surprised? Yeah, tell me about it.

I returned from New Mexico with Auri and the kids on Tuesday night and worked from home the rest of the week. I didn't have any upcoming travel plans for Alabama, so I figured I'd be working from home for the next little bit. Plans changed Friday night at 5:30. The project manager in Oklahoma asked if I was available to help for the next couple of weeks, so here I am.
In the last two weeks, I have physically touched a total of seven states (Utah, Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Alabama, Georgia, Oklahoma)! Crazy!

Yesterday I used my new Ouidad hair gel and I love it! It's called Curl Quencher/Moisturizing Hair Gel and gives great control without making my curls all 80s-crunchyness. It. Is. Fab. I'd definitely recommend it.
I really miss the pool. I haven't been in weeks. The withdrawal is starting to kick in and I'm getting verrrry cranky.

I'm still having a hard time getting over the fact that I'm in Oklahoma. My life is weird. Too bad my new laptop bag came today and I can't use it 'til next week.
I was tagged by Jaime well over a month ago and never got around to posting it.... here are her questions and my answers:

1. If you could be any animal, which would you be and why?
Hmmm... I'd either be some sort of aquatic animal or a bird. I think being able to breathe under water or fly would be awesome! Plus, if I were an aquatic animal, that would mean I lived in the ocean, and therefore, by default, couldn't be afraid of it!
2. If you could go anywhere in the world (on someone else's dime, of course), where would you go?
Fiji 3. You've stumbled over a time machine. Would you go back in time or visit the future?
I'd probably go back in time. Going into the future would just cause me unnecessary anxiety. I'm not sure what "time" I'd visit, though. I'd consider going waay back, perhaps to the '20s or '30s... and I'd also consider just going back to my childhood and refreshing some old memories.
4. What's your favorite book?
Do I have to pick just one? If I were to pick a series, it would be the Black Dagger Brotherhood, but you already knew that, didn't you?! If I had to pick one book right now, I'd go with Dog Handling. It's a fun story that provides the reader a great escape and Claire Naylor is a fantastic writer. Jen Lancaster is my new favorite writer!
5. Everyone has a stupid human trick... What's yours?
I can make my tongue into the shape of a clam shell. I can also make my eyebrows go up and down really fast. Apparently this freaks some people out. Not very exciting, I know. Sorry, I'm not that adventurous.
Don't you think this would be a fabulous job? I should look into it. Although, then I wouldn't be traveling all over the damn country. Right?