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hydrangeas 

Flowers

A few pics of my gardening activities....
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Cats eye(s) 

Poop

Can I be frank here? Of course I can. It’s my ‘blog. <> I want to talk about poop. There I said it. <> I know I’m not the first to talk about this ( Dooce for one) nor am I the first to talk about poop at work ( ClarkSchpiell ) but it is a very delicate subject for me so it’s a first in that sense. I am the kind of person who wants no one to have any idea that I’m going to…well….poop. EVER. Especially not at work. Egads. The timing has to be just right going into the bathroom, all signals must be obeyed…oops someone’s coming in behind me – I better just wash my hands or blow my nose…or someone’s heading in and I’m behind them so I’ll just go to the cafeteria or go get office supplies instead. And I make sure to follow the rules when I’m in the bathroom….if someone is quietly sitting in a stall when I enter – I understand they’re doing their business and make my business and quick and efficient as possible. I pee, flush, wash hands and am out the door in under

Stepping Back into the Pool

I'm considering auditioning for a show. It's not that big of a deal...it's a community theatre show, a musical and although I'm dying to get back into the swing of things (i've been in theatre since I was in 6th grade and my degree is a BFA in acting!!) I'm scared. I'm not scared of auditioning or being in front of people I'm scared that I'm not good anymore . Ack. So, positive vibes appreciated. Oh - and my vacation is scheduled for smack in the middle of the rehearsal process. Maybe I can use that as an excuse if I do not make it. ha. I'm really good at rationalizing.

The End of the Trail

Our weekend was so much fun. We didn’t get out of Duluth until about 6:45pm on Friday. It took longer than expected (of course) to get everything loaded up in the truck. And we had to stop at Steve’s Dad’s house to drop off our house keys and also to have a beer with him –ha! Steve was very stressed out so that was a good thing. He’d been really busy and harried all day. We stopped at Culver’s in Two Harbors to grab something to eat because the thought of setting up camp in the dark and then trying to get a meal together was just not that appealing. We knew we wouldn’t make it to the end of the trail by time we wanted to make camp ­and it was very possible that there wouldn’t be any trails, so, we stopped at Flour Lake Campground instead. We set up our camp, took a little walk (in the dark – eek) and then went to bed. We didn’t even have a fire because it was kind of late and we didn’t have that much wood. Saturday morning we got up around 8 or so – oh – LOONS all night – they were

10 Years

If I met the person I was 10 years ago….would I like her? 10 years ago I was living in the same town I am now…but I was filled with dreams, aspirations and this whole big emptiness in front of me called my future. I don’t mean it was empty it was a clean slate. I had so many possibilities and ideas and I knew enough but not everything. I didn’t worry bout “what I’d be doing in 10 years” because I figured I’d be doing something . It didn’t occur to me to worry about it! The future would take care of itself. I was 21. I had just graduated college. My college roomie and I had just moved out of our non-descript cookie cutter apartment. We thought it would be a good idea to sub-let a really really crappy apartment from our friend who needed some help. Well, you know $175 a piece per month wasn’t that bad of a deal. My folks were once again shocked at my living quarters but ah well…it’s something they were used to by now. I was dating a guy that I would end up dating and living wit

Camping

I'm off on a camping trip! Yay! Be back on Sunday - enjoy the weekend. Oh! Stop by and wish these two good luck with the arrival of their new baby girl. :-)

Observations

Today I saw a Geo Prizm (circa 1988?) with two white haired individuals in the front seat with a silver-armed wheelchair in the back screaming around the corner. It cracked me up. I also saw an enormous pick up truck (an F2-something? I have no idea). Jacked waaaaaaaaaay up. The back wheels were the kind that stick out (I call the “child-bearing” wheels) and had big shiny silver rivets all over them. I’m sure there was a Calvin peeing on something in the back window but I’m not sure. It tried to get out of the parking lot first and tore through the lights – chugging along, lurching, huffing and puffing in that really s*xy way….only to be stuck at the same stop light as the rest of us because – you know…there’s only one lane, it’s a touristy area…chill out. But all I could think was…wow, that guy must have a very small p* nis . Thank god I’ll never know.
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Self portrait(s) from the Groom's Dinner 

Another Opportunity

Each day is an opportunity for me to come up with some fantastically witty observation about my daily life and write it here...however, by time I actually get to the computer at home, I've completely forgotten about any and all witty-ness that I may have had earlier in the day. So - today - work...it was busy - yay! My company is on the block. We all found out via the front page of our local paper on Saturday (nice, huh?). I knew though because I can put 2 and 2 together pretty easily. And I work for the CFO....why would he need what he's been asking for...? After work - a nice hike in Chester Park, grocery shopping for an hour and 10 minutes (we timed it), picked up leftover b-day cake from Steve's mom, came home ate and now I'm baking a b-day cake for his Dad. So many birthdays! I should go because it would be really bad form to burn his cake. Good night!

Big Fish

*sigh* I got this movie last year for my birthday (August)...and hadn't watched it yet. You see, my DVD player broke and I haven't gotten around to getting a new one....and I usually just watch movies on the computer...it's not my 35" television but hey - millions of colors. Anyway - I wanted to save Big Fish until I could see it on my big screen....tonight though I just had to watch it....I'm still wiping tears from my eyes. It is a beautiful movie. Visually - impeccable. The story is fantastic and the imagination is awesome. Go rent it. Hug someone you love.

Sunday Morning

*sigh* Just recovering from a late night. Why do I do this? I am too old to be up until 3am. Just too old. But it was fun. We went to a Thai restaurant for Steve's Mom's 60th birthday. She loved the necklace & earrings that Steve & I picked out for her and the dinner was good. Afterwards Steve & I went on the LakeWalk and sat enjoying the warm summer evening, the waves of the big lake crashing in front of us and the view of the lift bridge in the distance. It was a beautiful night. We met up with his sister, bro-in-law, brother and some friends for drinks at Sir Ben's where we could sit outside and soak up as much summer as possible. From there it was to our own home outdoor cafe where A & I lit some sparklers and had more beer (so unnecessary at this point)...and then Steve & I stayed up even longer, talking, breathing, enjoying.....*sigh* And then it was 3am and I needed sleep in a big bad way..... Sometimes you just have to stay up and squeeze the mos
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Me watching the sunset after the Groom's Dinner last week. 

Hmmmm

Had so many profound (and interesting) post ideas for today. Sadly they have all escaped me. Something cool: ROAD TRIP in August - who-hooo! I'm very excited.
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Also....margarita night.... 
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Margarita Night! 

Wedding Weekend

The wedding was fun - busy but fun. It was HOT in Minneapolis too. Ugh 96 or something when we left today. Thank god for A/C that works! Oh and also thankfully I didn't have to wear a tux and could wear a cool halter dress with no hose. I felt bad for the guys!! I will have pics soon - but now I'm going to kick back and relax. Back to work tomorrow. Blech.
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These were the rhubarb stalks which got enormous and very seedy before falling over. I'm not sure why I'm posting it but ah well...I did make a mean rhubarb pie this year but wasn't with it enough to actually can/freeze any - doh! 

To-Do List

Well, I did pretty good tonight... I mowed the lawn. I washed my car. I ran errands. I put together a "goody basket" for the bride & groom's wedding suite (snacks, fruit, water). I went through photos and wrote on the backs of about 20 and put them in an album for my friend Sam - which I have to mail tomorrow. I fixed the necklace I'm wearing to he wedding. I watched some pretty bad tv out of the corner of my eye. I hung out with the cool neighbors for a bit - we did the key exchange for cat-care. And now - I have to pack! Ack!!! I also need to go to bed.... I am in yoga pants and I DID have pizza but sadly no SATC.... crap! I have to paint my toes too - hmmm...that may have to happen tomorrow. Doh! Too many things to do, too little time!

Should be

I should be mowing the lawn (ack) or washing my car or cleaning the bathroom or SOMETHING yet I find that I am always here after work. You'd think after spending 8 hours in front of a g.d. computer at work being BORED OFF MY ASS the last place I would want to be would be here. Ah well...c'est la vie, I guess. But now....since I have nothing to say....I will go, do some 'abs of steel' and then mow the lawn. Oh and I also don't want to work on the film tonight. I have to much to do, including - lounging around in my yoga pants and eating Party Pizzas! And watching at least 2 episodes of SATC (season 4) and oh yeah, cleaning the bahtroom, washing my car and running to Cub. You know, I'm BUSY!! I'm heading out of town tomorrow for Steve's sister's wedding. He's already in the cities (that's Minneapolis/St. Paul if you didn't know) and I will be there by early afternoon tomorrow. I'm looking forward to this weekend - lots of partying, so

Blast from the Past

I had no idea that this show existed. It is cracking me up. hahahahahahahaha! This is the kind of show I would get a big kick out of being on! ha!
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I was going to post some 4th of July pics but since I can't find the camera, I will post this picture of Beavis eating a bagel sandwich from a couple weeks ago. 

Weekend Recap

It went like this.... Mexican food Margaritas Candle Light Camping Biking Eating Campfire Mother fuckers who lit of fireworks until 5:30am Sweet Rolls Movie work BBQ - steak! Wine Wine "roses" and fountains and other fireworks which are pretty but not loud Sparklers Beer Sleeping in Cleaning Laundry Sheets on the line Margaritas BBQ - Chicken! Beer Swedish Cigarette Fireworks PEOPLE IN OUR SUPER-SECRET HILLSIDE SPOT!! Grrrrr Beer "roses" Sparklers Bed
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Happy 4th of July weekend! 

Hacienda!

I biked to work today which makes me feel good. The only day this week though. My excuses: a jammed bike chain & the bike hanging from the garage ceiling (which I can't really get down) on Monday and then super crappy weather Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. I wasn't about to get drenched or fight that wind. No way. I had a nice lunch today with an old friend, CW. It was a lot of fun to see him. I've known him for probably 15 years almost and we go in and out of contact (mostly I don't hear from him but I'm always a corresponder). We chatted and caught up and it was good. I wish he still lived here in town. Now I'm off to the Hacienda for some delightful Mexican food. I wish I was hungrier! I also wish I had more money because YIKES. Eating out 2 times in one day is DEFINITELY not in the budget. Steve's bro just got back from 7 months in Japan and is craving Mexican food. Well, you can imagine! Their margaritas are to die for so we'll see how my wil