Young (six month old) Chocolate Lab puppy wandering down Carl Albert near Strong. He came waltzing into the store last night, and wouldn't leave. He has gold eyes, and was found wearing a red collar. I left early to take him home because the overnight manager suggested we put him out the door, and kick him.. so he would leave. I was very angry.

If you could put him up on Amber Kali.. I'd be obliged. I'm looking for his family. He is house trained and has a very sweet disposition. He is a little freaked out by all this strangeness.. but will not leave my side.

If I don't find his family soon.. and get attached.. there could be hell to pay. So I am earnestly looking for someone who loves him. He's a good boy. He deserves to be home.

Miss my face?

New pics up on Facebook and Myspace.

You know where.

(This is mostly for my brother and my seester Sarah, but I thought it was amusing enough to post. Please note that Momma will be back by next Friday and is not leaving until THIS Friday.)

Hello, My name is Kiba. I like Squeaker toys, Balls, laying in front of fans, and sticking my nose in air conditioning vents. I like my food bowl filled at all times. I must have lots of water, because having this much fur is very hot. I need to go out and poop a few times a day.

I like those times to be:
in the morning between 8am and 10am,
In the afternoon around 2 pm,
again in the evening at around 7pm or 8pm,
and then one more time before you sleep between 10pm and 12am.

I am easy to care for, but please be aware that I like to run. I will make you chase me if you take me out on the leash, so my mom prefers it if I go out on the chain in the back yard. Maybe this isn't what I like, but it keeps my mom happy. I like to play really late at night, and sleep all day. I also like to sing when there is no one in the house but me, and I occasionally whine.. just to let you know I'm there or because I need something. Please take good care of me while my mom and dad are away.


Hi, My name is Hikari. I like to tell you what to do, play fetch with myself, and run around the house like crazy. I also like sleeping upside down at the foot of Mom and Dad's bed. I like my food bowl filled at all times, and I need water because I run too much and must be hydrated. Please keep my schedule as close to Kiba's as possible, because I need to go out too. I am a diva, and must have all of your attention.. only when I want it. Please note that I will eat anything you give me, and bark at you for no reason. If I am very insistent.. it means one of two things.. I either need to go outside, or I'm hungry. I could also just want you to pet me. All of these things must be provided in kind whenever I want them.

My Barb says I can get out of the fence. While this may be true.. I prefer digging holes, and finding ways to frustrate you. Please keep a close eye on me so that I don't get the urge to run off. Don't worry, I am usually pretty simple to catch because I want your attention. Mom would say that doesn't give you any excuse not to watch me while I'm outside. She might be right.

Please make sure Kiba doesn't run over me. I am very petite and do not like to be bullied all the time. Thank you, in advance. I know that I am not always the easiest dog to please.

1. My loved ones
2. My doggies
3. Nothing.. as we will all be non-existant
4. That feeling of clothes that have been washed with fabric softener straight out of the dryer.
5. Clean sheets after a nice hot shower
6. Family Guy
7. Movie Theaters
8. Comfort
9. Tears
10. Hope
11. All my senses.. touch and taste.. and smell..
12. Green grass
13. Warm sunlight on a cool day
14. George R. R. Martin
15. HBO
16. Human Imagination
17. Dream Theater
18. Kisses
19. Sex
20. That strange feeling of accomplishment when you open your own jar of anything.
21. My car
22. Breathing
23. Crisp views of the stars on cloudless nights.
24. Diet Soda
25. The elation of love

Physicists are turning the LHC on again in November. Now is a good time to calculate what you'll miss when the world goes Super Nova. ^.^

For those of you who DON'T Know what the LHC is.. http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/today/tomfeilden/2008/09/the_end_of_the_world_is_not_ni.html

I have been having an epic time here in California. From meeting Gino and Robby, to sitting out all night laughing it up with Gio and Matt. By far though, this was the best moment.. I GOT TO SEE MIKE PORTNOY AND JOHN PETRUCCI LIVE!! FUCKING A!!

Woo! Tomatoes growin! See'em behind the cut. Some pictures of my herbs growing too. So nice to have them right out the back door.

( See'em! )

Yesterday was Towel Day.

I hope all of you had yours with you.. ALL DAY! I mean.. what would have happened if we had been invaded by Vogons?

See?

https://twitter.com/Ladylaron

I have no idea what to do with it.

I blame Crystal.

I GOT A NEW CAR TODAY!!!



FUCKING SERIOUSLY!!! '07 Kia Spectra, Baby Blue and GORGEOUS! 8.6% interest, and I have CRAPPY credit.. 272$ a month payment for five years. 75,000 mile warranty...

HOLY CRAP? WHAT DID I DO???? *SQUEE!*

I found out today.. I HAVE TOMATOES!!! Like, lots of little ones growing all over on my plants outside. Its exciting.. Tomatoes to go with my Cherries on the new tree! My Parsley, Cilantro and Thai Basil are growing like CRAZY too. Going to have to look up some info on harvesting them.

I am also going to LA in August. Come hell or high-water.

Leaving to go see The Killers again right NOWWW, and staying at Veckahs! See Y'all later! Love you guys!

So.. I'm not sure if I'm just losing water-weight.. or what.. but last week was successful.

Last week I weighed in at a little over 330, though I think it was probably lying to me. This week.. I am a lighter 322.6. I'm pretty amazed, but am going to start graphing measurements too. See where the pounds are going. Hopefully they're not migrating down to my ankles. Eww.

One other big plus to my weight loss... I CAN USE MY WII FIT FINALLY. Of course.. now.. I don't have to go downstairs to use the scale, and it will give me a good calculation of my weight loss. Awesome.

Going to now eat my Greek Omelette and prepare for work.

(Note: This is a venting post.)

I sacrifice So much just for my job. To keep people happy I will sacrifice my own good times just to keep everyone satisfied and working smoothly. It's so ridiculous! This will be the first time in a few weeks that I've worked someone else's shift (Thank you Kailey for picking up at least part of it) but I hate the way it sucks away my entire time-off pretty much.

Originally we were going to go out this weekend.

Now.. It's a nothing day, because I have to be back at work tomorrow afternoon. It's frickin brutal. Working every day of the week, and to what end? To make the REST of my week run smoothly.

Don't get me wrong.. I love sleeping in every day, but it's getting a little estranged to only see my husband right before he goes to bed. Inevitably I work while he has nothing to do but twiddle his thumbs, and he works while I sleep. I'm off while he sleeps.. its a vicious cycle, and I don't think it'll ever be corrected at this point.. because who wants to fight with people so I can work day shifts? I mean honestly.. is it really worth all that hassle? In October I will have been with Walgreens for 2 years.. I know that's awhile away, but I don't see myself going anywhere. It's just strange how in that space of time they've made me believe that I've done things for my benefit...

I've taken the evening shifts for my benefit.. because I like to sleep in and not see my family. I have had the weekends off for a month straight now.. that's also for my benefit because I can't party on any other day (wth?). I like working 10 hour shifts.

WHATEVER. It's all unpalatable.. but then again.. isn't it usually?

So, here's the deal. My friend Trace is in a bad place. He's having a terrible time with his health, and I may or may not see him again. All of you out there.. who have someone important in their life.. tell them you care for them as much as possible. Be sure to let them know how different, and meaningful they have made your life.. no matter how small the way.

It's so devastating to think you have enough time to tell someone something. To tiptoe around courtesy just because you're afraid to say something, or butt in on their lives. It's important to say it to them.. tell them. You may not get another chance. This mortal coil is so short.. and it spirals down so quickly.

Here I am working every day.. and If I see him again in this life, it may not be under the best of circumstances. I find myself just hoping that he can keep going, until I can make it out of here and see him at least once more. Maybe...

Just hope, as humans it is all we can do.. and more than we can sometimes.

I love you all. Every one of you.

So today was Weigh in... and I've lost 4.5 pounds since Thursday. O.o Crazy. I do feel almost five pounds lighter. XD

I think it's due to the Couscous, yogurt and Berry parfait I have every morning. I never knew living on the healthy side could be so yummy.

So I signed myself up for Weight-Watcher's online.. because I can't make it to meetings. Their new tools menu list is pretty impressive and much easier to use than when I did it last time. Hopefully I'll be able to stick with it. Counting points makes me tired.

Well.. at least I have my trusty Palm to keep me company.

So I've been playing in the yard all day! I know it's been kind of miserable, but mom and I went to Lowes in search of Tomato plants for this year's Topsy experiment. I got a little excited about some Blue Stars I found there, so we brought them home. I had mom help me, and we cleaned out the flowerbeds in front of the house. She pulled up some of the orange "flags" she has, and moved them around a bit. So now we have some interesting spring color in the front yard. The plants will retreat into the ground come summer, except for the Stars, but for the most part it should be interesting!



Lithodora diffusa 'Star' pp.#10096
Flowers are blue with the brilliant white edge resembling the look of a Star Linear leaves. Blooms from April through June.
Mature height about 18" ( .45 m), but has a sprawling nature.
Found in 1996 by Miss Elizabeth Strangeman and Mr. Graham Gough of Marchants Hardy Plants of East Sussex, England.
Best used in containers, on walls, in rock gardens or displayed in groups as a ground cover. Generally lithodora prefers a well drained acid soil.





Scilla peruviana & common names to match, is neither a native of Peru nor of Cuba. It was first described by the pioneer taxonomist Linnaeus (1707-1778) as a native of southern Spain, named after the first ship to bring bulbs to England, The Peru. It was later additionally called Caribbean or Cuban Lily by right of having naturalized on Caribbean islands, especially Cuba, reinforcing the mistaken notion that it is a South American species. (source: paghat.com)


I also picked up a Montmorency Cherry tree which I am super excited about, and the tomatoes we purchased for the Topsy-Turvys I have were the http://www.naturehills.com/product/better_boy_tomato.aspx and http://www.reimerseeds.com/beefmaster-tomato.aspx I'm hoping that they do well this year. There are also pictures of my Midnight Gardening project here: http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewPicture&friendID=68725272&albumId=2663919&page=2 Hopefully that works.. if not. . they're on my myspace! ^.^

It's been awhile since I made any post here of note. I think I just begin to think that it doesn't really matter what I say, or how I say it.. it all just sounds like whining. I don't have enough cheese to go with the amount of whine I have, let me tell you. I've been trying really hard just to keep my head above water. So exhausted mentally and physically lately (mostly mentally) from work that I just can't get the strength up to even DO anything productive. I have no creative outlet anymore besides maybe some of my midnight gardening projects, and an attempt to remodel our kitchen which has so far met with success. Trying to channel my angst into other means is mostly futile for my creative aspects..

In other words.. it's just not doing the job.

I miss being irresponsible (weird). Having the entire night to just... write with anyone.. everyone. Spin stories you wouldn't believe, and be so excited about them. Not being able to wait until the next day.. so we would just stay up and keep going. I miss those nights. It seemed like the magic only happened during the wee hours too.. somewhere between sleeping and waking.. that's where I'd hit my oozy red center and just melt into this frenzy of storytelling. It was so far beyond me.. and I HAVE to have that other person on the other end. I MUST have that extra impetus just to string the energies that keep the storyline wrapping and twining inward.

I can't do it alone.

It's sad really. Though.. hopefully this weekend I'll try to rekindle some of that. It never lasts though.. I just get so tired, and so wrapped up in the mundane that I cannot find the strength to write that one paragraph. That one thing that will move me into action. It's too rough after work..

That.. and Who's awake at this hour to appease my sense of story?

Yeah... that's what I thought.

I think they're going to start keeping me later at work too. Soon I'll be going in at like 5PM and getting off around 1 or 2 in the morning. That's great for them.. but not so great for me. My stress level is maxed out right now at work too. I have more responsibilities but I'm still expected to do my regular jobs as well. I'm really not sure how that is supposed to work out... and so far, it's not going too well. I'm trying to find a happy medium between my boss, and my clearly over-bloated workload. If I were a computer.. I'd be screaming UPGRADE right about now.

I need a vacation.

I really want to go out of country. Mexico.. Holland.. Canada for chrissakes. Somewhere other than here. I doubt that will happen any time soon.. but now with this new job, and this promotion thingie.. I'm going to start sacking away some money in a savings account every other week. Soonish. I think I'm going to call it my Disney fund. In other words.. "things to do that require lots of cash".

It's also shedding season.. and FLU SEASON finally. Our pharmacy is running about 600+ scripts per day. If you aren't sure what alot of scripts are.. the AVERAGE Walgreens fills about 300 scripts flat. That's 80% of our stores. Holy Cannoli Batman... we're double that, and second in the district EVERY STINKING WEEK. We're also the Black Sheep of the Oklahoma Walgreens district. This.. in case you're not sure here too.. means they hate us.

Ulgh.. I feel like so much of my life is WALGREENS and so little of it is me. I love my job.. but I'm chomping at the proverbial bit too. I think.. I just need a break. I know, I know.. I just had one.. but I really think I need another one..

Maybe just getting drunk.

That might help too.

Time to go find some DInner.. Reinstall The Sims II.. and veg out for a couple of hours. Thanks for listening.

So here are a few vids from the concert we saw on the 4th.. it was amazing! Some of the vids aren't great.. the real thing was better.. but at least I can relive it right?! Check'em out!

This was the opening number. We were so amped and it was amazing! This was taken from the Pit.. and the pit was STUFFED with people.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3634whMZWk

This one we got an intro from Brandon.. he simply said "This one's called Losing Touch". you see some of the light work on the back board which was awesome.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eT7DWmYQVQQ

On the corner of main street, just tryin to keep it in line!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzDUez5U2mw

This is a cover of Ruby, don't take your love to town. A Kenny Rodgers cover that's on the Sawdust album. He's singing with the lead singer from M83 who opened for them.. and I did not like much. I joked that she looked like a school teacher from our seats.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynt1QBmJY_8

Somebody told me, you had a boyfriend!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J94eINs3bj0

Shadowplay, which I think is a Joy Division cover. The light work in the background was awesome.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6o6L9aUcqs

Neon Tiger, my favorite song of the night.. this and Joyride.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pjIgfwH_U68

Also a very good version of Human.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kVfCbKEmEjY

Smile like you mean it!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nkTm6wzDd40

Absolutely favorite.. Take a number Jackie where the blood just barely dries..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MUGCLNFHWIo

This was the song where everyone got up and left afterward.. and I have no idea why. The band left the stage.. but then we pulled them out for four more songs.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XhD8l5TmVdk

That's most of what I could find today.. I'll have to do some digging later.

So it is offic​ially​ offic​ial time to start​ plann​ing for Float​ '09! This year we plan on makin​g it much bette​r by booki​ng early​,​ and getti​ng actua​l Cabin​s this year.​ Pleas​e drop me a line to RSVP your spot so I know how many to start​ plann​ing for! Expec​t price​s to be CLOSE​ to last year,​ thoug​h there​ might​ be a sligh​t incre​ase due to being​ in an actua​l cabin​.​

We sadly​ will not be Jungl​e Juici​ng it.. thoug​h I'm think​ing Vodka​ Water​melon​ may be on the menu!​

We will be makin​g solid​ reser​vatio​ns hopef​ully by mid-​Feb.​ This weeke​nd a small​ congl​omera​tion of the local​ goers​ is getti​ng toget​her to help me do some plann​ing.​.​.​ Stay tuned​ for more info!​

Dates​ we are curre​ntly looki​ng at:

June 26-​28
or
July 10-​12 (​same as last year)​