It has been a while, hasn't it? I've had a full couple of weeks behind me, with most of my free time taken up by appointments with various government agencies and other places. Sitting in a lobby waiting for your name or number to be called is tedious and boring, but has lately been necessary.
I've also been busy reorganizing my scrap area.
Remember this disaster?
I've been trying to figure out for months how to clean that mess up. Since we rent, installing a permanent or semi-permanent system is NOT an option, and since my scrap area has to share space with the rest of my living room - including Jason's guitars/equipment, our couch/TV/stereo/puppy bed - it has to take up as little space as possible. My mom and I have looked at IKEA and for the longest time I had my heart set on the Expedit series, but I dread the thought of moving out of here with something like that (of course I still NEED it when we get a place a bit larger and more permanent). So, for months I have been lamenting the fact that I couldn't find anything suitable.
And then, as luck would have it, we found the perfect thing at Big Lots and this was born:
(click on the photo see better)
I have a drawer/space for everything now where I can see it/easily find it. And yes... I even have space for my sewing machine! Up to this point, it has been in its box in the closet gathering dust ever since I a friend gave it to me years ago. Now I just need to track down the users manual so I can begin learning how to use it.
In other news:
My dear friend Sam is back in the world and winning awards for her sick tattoo at the recent All American Tattoo Festival here in Sacramento. She came over to show off:
I've always loved her tattoos, and have recently been contemplating another one for myself. Now I must get her to introduce me to her artist...
And here's the card I made for Sam when she came home:
And puppy is the best! We've had her for almost a month now, and I really cannot imagine having lucked out with a better puppy!
That's it for an update... for now *wink* I'll be back later with more "Getting To Know Diana" and possibly some creative stuff I've been working on.
Well, since the only interesting things going on in Dianaville right now are things I'm not going to talk about yet, I figured that I'd just continue letting you get to know these random things about me. I've had a nice "weekend" off. One of the nice things about my days off being in the middle of the week is that everything is open. So yesterday, Jason and I took care of some errands and chores which allowed me to just relax today. I am working on a scrapbook page but it involves some new stamps and a lot of cutting, so it is slow going. A couple of times, I caught myself beginning to drift off with the scissors in one hand and my piece of paper in the other. Hopefully soon, I'll have something to show for it.
Anyway, if you care to see Part One, you can scroll down or click HERE.
Now for Part Two:
21.BIGGEST LIE YOU HAVE EVER HEARD?:
I am not one to use my blog as a political forum because, well, so many people agree and so many don't and some kinda do or kinda don't... we're all entitled to our thoughts and views, and because of that I feel OK now with saying that, in my opinion, 2000-2008 was one big huge lie/series of lies. Now, I will never bring it up in a blog post again. :-)
22.MULTIPLE EARRINGS OR SINGLE HOLES?:
I used to have 2 in each ear, but the 2nd set closed up. I rarely wear earrings - or any jewelry, for that matter - at all.
23.WHERE'S YOUR FAVORITE PLACE TO EAT WITH FRIENDS? Friends + Food = Fun. No matter where we go, really. It has been some time since I last went out to eat with a group of friends, though, since I eat most of my meals with Jason.
24.CAN YOU COOK?: Sure. Fairly well, too. I mean, I am no gourmet chef, but I generally can throw something tasty together when I have the proper ingredients.
25.WHAT CAR DO YOU DRIVE?:
Since moving to Sacramento, I haven't driven. I don't own a car anymore, and public transit makes it relatively easy (and cost-effective) to get by without one.
26.BEST KISSER?:
It has been so long since I've kissed anyone but Jason... I must say, he's a pretty dang good kisser!
27.LAST TIME YOU CRIED?:
I'm a total sap, so I am sure it was within the week. Possibly even within the last 24 hours.
28.MOST DISLIKED FOODS?:
Anything with weird texture... like onions on pizza or in egg salad. GROSS! I don't like textures that don't "match." I also don't like raw food. I am constantly worried that chicken isn't cooked all the way through. I won't eat raw fish (sushi or sashimi), but I do love any sushi rolls made with fully cooked seafood.
29.THING YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT YOURSELF?:
I actually strive to be tuned in to others... like, I try as best as I can to be conscientious and courteous.
30.THING YOU DISLIKE MOST ABOUT YOURSELF?:
I can be anti-social or loner-ish at times, though I am trying to not be so often.
31.ARBY'S OR BURGER KING?:
Generally neither, but I do like some of the Arby's sides (jalapeno poppers, mozzarella stix, etc.)
32.LONGEST SHIFT YOU HAVE WORKED AT A JOB?:
16 hours, thought that was years and years ago, back when I was still a teenager.
33.FAVORITE MOVIE?: This one's a toughie, because I like a lot of movies. The ones that come to mind right away are Amelie, Fight Club, LOTR...
34.CAN YOU SING?:
Depends on the song and the venue. I usually get stage fright in public.
35.LAST CONCERT ATTENDED?: Pretty sure it was James Taylor at the Mandalay Bay in Vegas.
36.LAST KISS?: Just a few minutes ago. :-)
37.LAST MOVIE RENTED?: It must have been Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian. I only remember that because we didn't return it on time and got charged by Blockbuster for it. At least we got to keep it.
38.ONE THING YOU NEVER LEAVE THE HOUSE WITHOUT?: One thing? HA! Constantly in my possession are my bus pass, I.D., and cash, lip balm, Burt's Bees lemon butter cuticle cream, a small notebook, and a pen.
39.FAVORITE VACATION SPOT?: I love our camping trips to Union Valley Reservoir. A tent, some sleeping bags, a fire, and the great outdoors. Good stuff!
40. FAVORITE WEBSITE(S)?: You'll find me checking in daily at YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Studio Calico, and the official SF Giants site. I also love Goodreads, Kaboodle, and Etsy.
Well, I hope you have enjoyed this second installment of "Get To Know Diana." Tomorrow it is back to work for me.
So, someone on MySpace thought they'd be clever and tag me for the "100 Facts About Me" post. I may have the time, but certainly not the desire, to sit here for an hour or more and come up with clever and/or meaningful answers to 100 different questions all at once. I highly doubt that anyone would want to endure reading a post of that magnitude either. It would be incredibly boring, I think.
But how about 20 facts now? 20 now and 20 more later (and so on) until all 100 are covered... think ya can handle that? Because I can. And I thought this might be a fun way for you to get to know me better, since even those of you who have met me probably don't know all of these little tidbits...
So here goes:
1.EVER BEEN GIVEN AN ENGAGEMENT RING?
Does a plastic one from one of those kiddie vending machines count? When Jason proposed, he gave me one of those. We've never been the richest, have not ever been able to afford jewels, and truly it isn't my style anyway. I'd be way too paranoid that I'd lose it. Who needs that stress?
2.LONGEST RELATIONSHIP?
This one. We've been together for over 4 years, married for over 3 of them. Good stuff!
3.LAST GIFT YOU RECEIVED?
Jason went for a bike ride this evening and when he came home, he beckoned me outside to hand me a luscious pale pink rose.
4.EVER DROPPED A CELL PHONE?
Yeah, but I stopped carrying an electronic leash. Let "them" reach me at home!
5.WHEN'S THE LAST TIME YOU WORKED OUT?
I prefer a leisurely stroll and try to do that 6 days per week. Plus, I've been busting @ss at work...
6.THING(S) YOU SPEND A LOT OF MONEY ON?
Scrapbooking supplies, groceries... among other things and in that order.
7.LAST FOOD YOU ATE?
A Suzie Burger and fries. Today was perfect for a bite outside with the puppy in tow.
8.FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT THE OPPOSITE SEX?
That they aren't my hubby? Hmmm... clothes, generally, because - let's face it - I'm not really paying attention. Though, that doesn't mean I don't enjoy a bit of eye candy sometimes...
9.ONE FAVORITE SONG?
This changes on a daily (if not hourly) basis. Today, it is "True Love Will Find You In The End" by Daniel Johnston.
10.WHERE DO YOU LIVE?
Midtown Sactown... In my own little corner of the world, with the constant companionship of my love and lovelies.
11.HIGH SCHOOL YOU ATTENDED:
I attended 3 High Schools - Cheyenne HS in Las Vegas, Notre Dame HS & George Washington HS on Guam
12.CELL PHONE SERVICE PROVIDER:
Irrelevant, considering I do not own a cell phone. I very much dislike cell phones. If I am not at home, I am probably doing something preferable to talking on the phone.
13.FAVORITE MALL STORE:
Lane Bryant & Torrid, Pottery Barn, and Barnes & Noble. I also enjoy food courts, mainly for the bubble tea kiosks.
14.LONGEST JOB YOU HAD:
3 years at NIIA as an Insurance CSR.
15.DO YOU OWN A PAIR OF DICE?
Actually, I do. Several, in fact.
16.DO YOU PRANK CALL PEOPLE?:
I stay as far away as possible from any telephone, even for legitimate phone calls.
17.LAST WEDDING YOU ATTENDED?:
My Own, in 2005.
18.FIRST FRIEND YOU'D CALL IF YOU WON THE LOTTERY?:
Sam, because she lives practically next door and we'd need to go out for a pedicure and a nice dinner. Then my parents. Then Misty, probably, because I'd definitely be going to visit her. Then I'd let the BASB know because I'd want to facilitate a get-together.
19.LAST TIME YOU SAW YOUR BEST FRIEND?:
Misty, at my wedding in 2005. I really need to see her.
Jeremy, when he came to Carson City to visit in 2007? I think it was in 2007. It might have been 2006.
20.FAVORITE FAST FOOD RESTAURANT?:
I'm so over fast food. The last time I ate McDonald's, it nearly made me hork. However, I am occasionally interested in DelTaco, because 2 people can eat there and be full with 6 bucks.
So that's it for now. Tune in next time for Part 2.
I feel blessed that today is over... work was a nightmare. It was definitely a tantrum day, but now that I am home, I am happy to relax, catch up on the lives of my girls through email, and spend some time in the company of person (and furpeople) who loves me.
List 6 Unimportant Things that Make You Happy (that's just the rule, I suppose, but I am of the opinion that things which make me happy are FAR far far from unimportant)
Tag 6 More Blogs
Here we go...
I wasn't actually singled out for this one, but I was reading this blog and it was on there and I thought that recognizing 6 of the things that make me happy is a good thing. So... the 6 things which may seem unimportant, but really aren't unimportant are:
1. new hair bobs and new socks.
2. clean, good smelly puppies.
3. love notes/poems from my hubby.
4. fresh magazines arriving in my mailbox.
5. kisses from my furbaby ratgirls.
6. an unexpected thrift store treasure.
Now, I'm passing on the happy, appreciative vibe to these girls who also blog:
Denise, Dawn, Greta, Ki, Aimee, and K-Liz. I don't want to limit this to only 6 people, so I'm tagging YOU, too! ;-)
After managing to sleep last night for about 4.5 hours, little miss Lady Star decided she wanted us to wake up and play with her. She seems to be adjusting nicely, though I was sure of a few moments when she was waiting for her previous owner to show up and take her home. I can tell she really likes the both of us, though, so once she gets used to the idea that this is her new forever home, she'll be OK.
I went a little camera crazy with the puppy today. But I DID promise pictures to those of you that asked for them...
She loves her walks better than anything, but she's easily distracted by birds, people, cars, other dogs, flowers... you get the idea. And she has the cutest face... sometimes she reminds me of an Ewok.
Well, I think that's enough puppy pictures for one day...
And since I didn't get to my Tuesday Tune yesterday because of Jason's birthday post, here's a little thing I came across...
Found this video of Old Crow Medicine Show's Down Home Girl and it immediately went to my faves. I've been getting more and more into Bluegrass/Folk/Americana over the last few years, listening to the likes of Gillian Welch and David Rawlings. OCMS isn't a new band, but I may have never listened to their music if not for YouTube's cool "recommended for you" feature.
Can you tell my musical tastes run the gamut? It's all very eclectic. :-)
I've been trying to figure out for months how to clean that mess up. Since we rent, installing a permanent or semi-permanent system is NOT an option, and since my scrap area has to share space with the rest of my living room - including Jason's guitars/equipment, our couch/TV/stereo/puppy bed - it has to take up as little space as possible. My mom and I have looked at IKEA and for the longest time I had my heart set on the Expedit series, but I dread the thought of moving out of here with something like that (of course I still NEED it when we get a place a bit larger and more permanent). So, for months I have been lamenting the fact that I couldn't find anything suitable.
(click on the photo see better)
I've always loved her tattoos, and have recently been contemplating another one for myself. Now I must get her to introduce me to her artist...
That's it for an update... for now *wink*
