iRO

I can't hold back anymore. I must have an iPhone. Ever since I cracked the screen on my Motorola Sliver, I've been debating the iPhone in my own mind. The right side of my brain is winning because of the applications like mp3 players, photo storage, video capabilities, and just a righteously cool design with a touch screen. The left brain is losing because even though it is expensive, and I could just get a cheap phone; well, the gluttony side of me is winning. Screw sensible left brain.

I might be a 30-somthing mom, but I'm scratching a clawing to keep afloat of dorky-waters. The iPhone just might be one arm floaty.

Death Pool

I don't know if you have heard of this, but some sick people put a list together at the beginning of the year which contains the names of people they think will die by the end of the year. And, there is money involved. Thus the Death Pool. Well, I am one of those sick people, and here is my list:

JEFF CONAWAY
BRITTANY SPEARS
ZSA ZSA GABOR
LIZ TAYLOR
ANDY GRIFFITH
BETTY FORD
NANCY REAGAN
LINDSEY LOHAN
MICHAEL JACKSON
MAGIC JOHNSON
Y.A. TITTLE
RUE MCCLANAHAN
ELIZABETH EDWARDS
DICK CLARK
WILLIE NELSON
GARY COLEMAN
ANDY ROONEY
RON SPRINGS***
AMY WINEHOUSE
TOM SIZEMORE


I'll let you know if I win. Oh yeah, ***denote the joker which is worth triple the points. And, points are scored upon death with the young ones being worth more points than the older ones. Wish me luck, er, um... them death.

New Post

I decided it was time to post because I was tired of seeing plantar warts speaking to me when I opened this page. Now, I can look at this cool bike. I've always had a little motorcycle love within my blood. Owning a bike and riding on the weekends would definitely be cool. Alas, I won't get one, for now.

On other notes, nothing much is going on. I just work at school and at home. The grammy's were dumb. I don't know what movies are out in the theaters. At this time, my mind can't stop imagining camping trips at spring break and vacations over the summer. I'm hoping right now for the camping. A summer vacasche probably won't happen, let's focus on the Choats and their pop-up and the rest of us in our tents. It could happen.

On a final note, I've finally gone facebook. It has been fun to see some old friends there. Maybe you'll find me there.

Diagnosis: NOT Plantar Warts! Hurray!

What I actually have on the soles of me feet is "porakeratosis." They are a sort of "deep root" calluses which are tender and causing me pain. My super fly podiatrist, Dr. Prigoff, diagnosed them, then treated them. You may wonder the treatment: Lots of scraping with a scalpel, Lots of "sanding" with a Dremmel. Yes, a Dremmel. My feet are really smooth now. But, apparently not smooth enough because I have to apply some heavy duty skin cream (must use a rubber glove). I have to pumice 3X week.

So, essentially, I need to not have funky feet. I need to be more like Christy....lots of feet scraping, pumicing, and exfoliating.

Shout It From The Roof Tops...I'm Filthy

Here is what I need you all to know:
1) I have pink eye.
2) I have plantar warts.

Disgusting. Rotted. Dirty.

Can you say Viral-Girl?!

I've got medication on the way for the eyes. And, I've got a dr. appointment for the plantar warts lined up. I'll keep you posted on the progress.

Sorry my eyes and soles of my feet are hurting.

Cool Blogger

One the many scenic/vespa images you'll see...

Dee Ann emailed me these two blogs for reading:
http://vespa-vagabond.blogspot.com/ and http://dailycoyote.blogspot.com/

I'm still reading them, but I wanted to pass along to others. They are from the same 30 year old author and have great photography which illustrates the author's journey across the US on a Vespa and then, her current WY living.

I'm Not Trying to Bring This Blog Down with Death AGAIN, but...

I love light rock. I love 70's light rock and folk. So, it is no surprise that I like Dan Fogelberg. I mean, "Leader of the Band" and "Same Old Lang Syne?" Well, people, he died this weekend. And, I just want to say that I'll miss him and his Same Old Lang Syne. This time of year, I just can't get enough.
Now, Charlie, I realize you don't like the Same Old, but can you at least just give it one listen since he DIED? Thank you.

In Loving Memory (2002-2007)

Roxy went to Doggie Heaven on Saturday, November 24th 2007. Although she fought hard, kidney failure could not be overcome. She was a great family pet and will be missed tremendously. She loved to eat, drink, play fetch, and get on the top step of the swimming pool. She enjoyed long walks, car rides and visiting her dog friends like Aggie, Pete and Wendy.

She leaves behind two pug brothers, Emmitt Merle (10) and Pudge Moochie (9); and her humans, Daddy Scott, Mommy Ro, Sister Scout, Grandpa Phil and grandparents G and Rich.

Roxy will always have a special place in our hearts. and I know the neighborhood has just lost one of it best four-legged friends.

A special thank you goes out to Grandpa Phil who loved and cared for Roxy when she was at her sickest.

Our Trip to the Texas Panhandle

Scott and I headed to West Texas this holiday weekend to witness our good friend, Dee Ann, get hitched. She and her new husband decided to get married in McLean, Texas which is essentially in the middle of nada. It was snowing when we rolled into town and checked into the Cactus Inn on Friday afternoon. Now, the photos here on the blog are ones with grass and leaves on trees. Our experience was of barren trees and snow covered ground.

The town is barely existent as there is ONE gas station (which doubles as the only place to get fast food), NO traffic lights, NO coffee shops, NO bars (dry county), and ONE teeny-tiny grocery shop. Scott was pretty shocked at the area. I'd been there before when Dee Ann lived there several years ago out on a ranch, so I knew what to expect. Still, I was pretty amazed at how desolate and depressing a town this was, yet people were living there and friendly. There is a high school (really tiny), three churches and a cemetery. Here are some photos of what we experienced:

Here is a photo of the Cactus Inn's old sign. It was a trip. I've not stayed in a motel such as this Route 66 classic ever in my travels. The people that owned it lived behind the little check in desk. They had a living room back there. I really wanted a tour of their digs, but I didn't ask. Instead, I just took our old school actual key and walked over to room 19 (out of 21). Luckily we got to stay in town close to the wedding location and dinner hall.

While I waited to go to the dinner and wedding, I cruised McLean, and I saw these "buildings" that used to probably be operational at one point.

Another old service station from the glory days of McLean.
This refurbished service station was right across the street from the church where Dee Ann got married. It was actually pretty cool.

I included this picture because Alanreed is actually a town in Texas. Weird name. We drove there on Friday night because the dinner/dance was BYOB, and McLean is dry. So, we had to pack it up and head out on I-40 to Alanreed, TX about 10 miles down the highway. Basically, the whole town is the beer store, which also serves as the post office, snack shop, souvenir shop, and laundry mat. Pretty awesome. It had a tee pee on top of the shop, but I didn't get a picture. Just imagine it by looking at the sign in front of the place.

Anyway, Dee Ann got married and the whole operation was very nice, and I was really happy for her. No, they aren't going to live in McLean; they just got married there. Long story. Anyway, man....there are some crazy old towns in Texas. They are full of history and stories that reel me in, but I wouldn't ever want to live in them.

Because You're Never Too Old to Buy a Jeep

Yes, we bought a Jeep. It is a 4-Door to accomodate the child. She likes being whipped by the wind in the back seat. I like feeling like driving is fun again. Scott likes driving the Tahoe. So, everyone is happy. The weather has been gorgeous lately, so we took advantage of the top down capabilities.
Today begins Thanksgiving Break, so I'm home and blogging. Sorry I've been absent so long, but geesh I've been busy and even sick. But, I'm back. Happy Thanksgiving to all.