Such a simple concept...yet so hard to really understand.
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Monday, February 23, 2009
CRASH!
Yes, the unthinkable happened. Our less then a year old macbook crashed. The hard drive died. Rocky and I had talked numerous times about how he should back everything up and we should probably get him an external hard drive and with time machine everything is so easy.....but it just didn't happen. Now the lesson has been learned. (oh and I am saying "I told you so" but not like super loud or boisterous cause I'm nice like that.).I do have to say that Apple was super fantastic. I called at noonish and we had a new hard drive and the computer up and running by 5:00. I liked that. I was worried that it would take forever and cost a ton. It pretty much just cost us a gallon or two in gas. Not too shabby. All in all I would have rather not had to go through the experience but it was good for Rocky. He now has an external hard drive on its way to our house.
Now a quick note to people who make and sell clothes that I like.
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE stop. It is just too hard to look and not buy. Your economy boosting prices are tempting but still aren't low enough for me to cover the bill.
Now a quick note on my idea for boosting the economy
Dear Mr. President,
While you are giving out money why not add in a little clothing rebate. I promise I'll spend every last penny.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Some Like it Hot - I am one of them
*** This is another pictureless blog***
Reasons to smile:
1 Looking at pictures from Christmas that were on my camera that was lost since Christmas because I put it in my messy....but now clean office
2 Watching our ward's mens basketball teams play each other. Rocky's team won! Well the real treat was the little boy and little girl that were in front of us kissing. Their mom's would try to stop them and let them know that hugging was okay but kissing was not. Sometimes you can't keep true love apart even at the age of 3 and 4.
3 Having to jump start the car 3 times in two weeks. Rocky is learning that it is easier to just turn off the lights instead of finding someone to jump the car. That is a MAJOR reason to smile.
4 Our cabinets are almost done.
5 A new brother-in-law and sister-in-law this summer
6 A new niece in a couple months
7 Working for a Urologist - I'm sorry but some things are just funny.
8 Friends with growing families - Congrats Mindy!
9 No more snow
10 Funny stories about my parent's neighbor mom. This is an inside joke, sorry for those of you who don't get it.
Reasons to smile:
1 Looking at pictures from Christmas that were on my camera that was lost since Christmas because I put it in my messy....but now clean office
2 Watching our ward's mens basketball teams play each other. Rocky's team won! Well the real treat was the little boy and little girl that were in front of us kissing. Their mom's would try to stop them and let them know that hugging was okay but kissing was not. Sometimes you can't keep true love apart even at the age of 3 and 4.
3 Having to jump start the car 3 times in two weeks. Rocky is learning that it is easier to just turn off the lights instead of finding someone to jump the car. That is a MAJOR reason to smile.
4 Our cabinets are almost done.
5 A new brother-in-law and sister-in-law this summer
6 A new niece in a couple months
7 Working for a Urologist - I'm sorry but some things are just funny.
8 Friends with growing families - Congrats Mindy!
9 No more snow
10 Funny stories about my parent's neighbor mom. This is an inside joke, sorry for those of you who don't get it.
Sunday, January 25, 2009
*mushroom update*
After coming home from the haircut, washing and styling, it isn't as terrible as I thought. But I still don't love it like I was hoping to. Many have people have told me that it is fine and they don't see the mushroom problem. That is because I flat ironed the mushroom out. It is still very much alive and thriving. Rocky has convinced me to let it go for a month. If after that point I am still bothered I will be given an advance in haircut allowance. Meaning a haircut would soon follow. I will keep you posted.
Desperate Times Call for Desperate Measures
Little background for those who have yet to get to know me well. If I were to describe my general cooking level I would say I'm at the Kindergarten level. When it comes to cooking meat/meat things I'm in pre-school and still having a hard time touching it raw. You can get cooties from raw meat you know.
Now for my short little story. My sister, Jamie, called me today to ask how to make gravy. I laughed and though to myself, "did she mean to call me?" I asked her if she remembered that I don't even eat gravy and then laughed some more. I then told her how to make gravy and the only reason I know how to do that is because of my cute Grandma Roberts who taught me how to make it when we were living with her. No offense to all the other wonderful family members I have lived with that would have been happy to teach me how, I was in my selfish stage and not into learning such domestic things. Anyway back to Jamie. So I told her how to make gravy, she said good bye and we hung up. I told Rocky what just happened and he was surprised that I got the call. I told him that she probably all ready tired Jacque with no luck and Mom was at church so I was the last resort. He thought I should call and verify...so I did and I was right. Jamie said that Jacque didn't answer and Mom was at church. All in all I was honored to even be in the resort.
The End
Now for my short little story. My sister, Jamie, called me today to ask how to make gravy. I laughed and though to myself, "did she mean to call me?" I asked her if she remembered that I don't even eat gravy and then laughed some more. I then told her how to make gravy and the only reason I know how to do that is because of my cute Grandma Roberts who taught me how to make it when we were living with her. No offense to all the other wonderful family members I have lived with that would have been happy to teach me how, I was in my selfish stage and not into learning such domestic things. Anyway back to Jamie. So I told her how to make gravy, she said good bye and we hung up. I told Rocky what just happened and he was surprised that I got the call. I told him that she probably all ready tired Jacque with no luck and Mom was at church so I was the last resort. He thought I should call and verify...so I did and I was right. Jamie said that Jacque didn't answer and Mom was at church. All in all I was honored to even be in the resort.
The End
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Mushrooms
I'd say generally I am a fan of mushrooms. They are good in salads, they can go with so many foods, they can be used for medicine and they are very appropriate for little mini cartoon troll homes. They should NOT however, be used as a template for a haircut. My most recent hairdresser does not understand this and not so kindly gave me the mushroom cut last night. I am so sad. I even tried to help, but when I could see I was not getting though I accepted the defeat. She was the one holding the scissors. I paid for the awful mushroom style and left.
I am now looking for someone who specializes in fixing mushroom cuts. I'm accepting all applications. I can't pay much as the mushroom lady took most of my haircut budget. But I will bring my camera and take pictures of your most professional hair cutting skills and I'll gush about you and how wonderful you are. Any takers?
**please don't ask to see a current picture of the mushroom. the camera has been band until further notice.**
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Post
Today I feel like posting...I had lots of things to write about last week.....I should have posted last week.
Saturday, December 20, 2008
Merry Christmas
This is the first year that we actually have a Christmas letter to send out before Christmas....although it is still too late to send it in the mail and have it to you before Christmas. Unless we pay and arm and a leg to get it to you, and we would do that except we all ready spent our arms and legs on Medical school.
We hope you are having a wonderful Holiday Season.
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
updates
Thanksgiving:
We had the Bairs over for Thanksgiving week. It was awesome. Rocky and I would go to work and come home to a dinner all ready made for us. Such a nice surprise. We also lucked out as the Bairs did most of the cooking on Thanksgiving day. Special thanks to Dean who took care of the Turkey. I don't know about Jacque but I couldn't even watch Dean rub seasonings and get the Turkey dressed. I almost couldn't eat it but after it came out of the over all nice and brown, moist and yummy smelling I changed my mind. It was so tasty. Rocky set up the table and we used our china for the first time. It got me dreaming of more china and more pieces that I think I need. I'm sure he loved that.
Some thanksgiving notes:
I still don't understand yams and marshmallows.
Why aren't the gross turkey insides just left out? Not bagged and put back in. Also are the parts from the original turkey put back in or are they another turkey parts? Just wondering.
Jacque and I don't make good cheesy beans..maybe we can try a different recipe next year.
Homemade rolls next year!
Maybe a table cloth ...
Christmas music during thanksgiving? - still debatable
Pajamas are a great alternative to dressing up
What we are thankful for -
Day after Thanksgiving:
Jacque and I got up super early and went shopping. She was up at 3:30, I was 3:50ish. We hit Kohls right around 4 and were totally surprised that there were lines all ready ending at the back of the store. Rocky was such a sweetheart and came to stand in line for us so we could hit other stores. Yay for awesome husbands. Chick-fil-a was also out early...around 5. They were giving out free breakfast gift cards. So I had Chick-fil-a at about 6:00am. That was a first and I think a new tradition for me. I LoVE Chick-fil-a.
Christmas Tree:
I thought it would be awesome and so much fun to have my nephews help me pick out a tree and decorate for Christmas. This wasn't my best idea. We did the best we could. They helped me pick out a real tree, okay well they went to the place with me to help pick out a tree, they were done with picking one out about 30 seconds into it. We did find a tree and the Bairs helped us bring it home. It is now sparkly and shinny (two weeks after we got it) with 900+ lights and random ornaments from our travels. I love it.
Honorable mentions:
I am sick with another cold. They are on full force against me. I have had 3 right in a row. No I'm not taking vitamin c like I should and yes I know better. Anyway I decided that it was time for me to get a Neti Pot and get this little nose of mine cleared out. Alien like substance is no long welcome in my nose. After the first use I was breathing like a champ and really felt "cleaned" out. I had my Bro-in-law try it as well. And after watching him use it I decided that he must also have one. If you don't know what this is click on the Neti Pot link and to watch a short demonstration see the video below. For those of you who are thinking gross...you should but please note that this was on an Oprah show and that makes it perfectly normal. :)
We had the Bairs over for Thanksgiving week. It was awesome. Rocky and I would go to work and come home to a dinner all ready made for us. Such a nice surprise. We also lucked out as the Bairs did most of the cooking on Thanksgiving day. Special thanks to Dean who took care of the Turkey. I don't know about Jacque but I couldn't even watch Dean rub seasonings and get the Turkey dressed. I almost couldn't eat it but after it came out of the over all nice and brown, moist and yummy smelling I changed my mind. It was so tasty. Rocky set up the table and we used our china for the first time. It got me dreaming of more china and more pieces that I think I need. I'm sure he loved that.
Some thanksgiving notes:
I still don't understand yams and marshmallows.
Why aren't the gross turkey insides just left out? Not bagged and put back in. Also are the parts from the original turkey put back in or are they another turkey parts? Just wondering.
Jacque and I don't make good cheesy beans..maybe we can try a different recipe next year.
Homemade rolls next year!
Maybe a table cloth ...
Christmas music during thanksgiving? - still debatable
Pajamas are a great alternative to dressing up
What we are thankful for -
Day after Thanksgiving:
Jacque and I got up super early and went shopping. She was up at 3:30, I was 3:50ish. We hit Kohls right around 4 and were totally surprised that there were lines all ready ending at the back of the store. Rocky was such a sweetheart and came to stand in line for us so we could hit other stores. Yay for awesome husbands. Chick-fil-a was also out early...around 5. They were giving out free breakfast gift cards. So I had Chick-fil-a at about 6:00am. That was a first and I think a new tradition for me. I LoVE Chick-fil-a.
Christmas Tree:
I thought it would be awesome and so much fun to have my nephews help me pick out a tree and decorate for Christmas. This wasn't my best idea. We did the best we could. They helped me pick out a real tree, okay well they went to the place with me to help pick out a tree, they were done with picking one out about 30 seconds into it. We did find a tree and the Bairs helped us bring it home. It is now sparkly and shinny (two weeks after we got it) with 900+ lights and random ornaments from our travels. I love it.
Honorable mentions:
I am sick with another cold. They are on full force against me. I have had 3 right in a row. No I'm not taking vitamin c like I should and yes I know better. Anyway I decided that it was time for me to get a Neti Pot and get this little nose of mine cleared out. Alien like substance is no long welcome in my nose. After the first use I was breathing like a champ and really felt "cleaned" out. I had my Bro-in-law try it as well. And after watching him use it I decided that he must also have one. If you don't know what this is click on the Neti Pot link and to watch a short demonstration see the video below. For those of you who are thinking gross...you should but please note that this was on an Oprah show and that makes it perfectly normal. :)
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Gentleman Post
I'm still looking for definitions or descriptions if you have one. Refer to this post.
I'm working on something for my cute little husband.
I'm working on something for my cute little husband.
Stitches
Sometimes even when you are super careful things happen. Things that you don't want to happen happen. This thing I am talking about is stitches....our new little couch had an unfortunate little accident on the way downstairs. While turning the corner to go into the family room it rubbed the wall a little too hard causing it's fabric to rip. (gasp!) I know, it sounds awful. Luckily for our little couch we have a budding medical student in the house and he happened to have some sutures on hand. He got right to work and the little couch's tear was stitched up in a jiffy. 4 stitches to be exact. We were lucky that the couch needed no anesthetic as we don't have any on hand. Couch is now well on its way to a full recovery...well okay it will have the stitches forever but we will call that a full recovery here at this house.
Budding Medical Student
Almost finished - just a trim needed.
Budding Medical Student
Almost finished - just a trim needed.Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Define this: A Gentleman
I'm curious to see what this means to you. I've been trying to define this, looked it up on the web and found a few things that I would use to describe a gentleman, but I'm still looking for more. PLEASE comment with your definitions or examples.
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Way to go Steffers!
Stefanie Wright has been named to the ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District College Division Team for Region VIII
I Voted today
I just had to post about voting today. I was pretty excited about it. Rocky and I hit the poles at 5:45 this morning to make sure that we wouldn't have to wait in a huge line. We were about 12th in line. I'm so glad we got there when we did. By the time they opened at 6:30 the line was LONG. I wonder what tomorrow morning will bring.
Sometimes being yourself is scary enough
First of all we want to thank our awesome friends here in Ohio who prevented us from being complete Halloween Humbugs. The Christensen's and Richard's had an awesome Halloween Party. We were treated with crispy claws, delicious chili and amazing "witch's brew" at the Christensens. We also carved pumpkins. We named ours Jaque the Evil Jack. He has his own theme song and everything. We then hit the Richards where our mouths were properly measured for the doughnut eating competition...with some very yummy homemade pumpkin doughnuts. I sadly did not win first place in the Woman's division. That title when to Candace, but Rocky did take first in the Mens. We are so happy to have such fun friends.
Apparently I had a hard time looking at the camera.
Jaque the Evil Jack is on the far right...yes, he has a flavor savor.
Go ROCK!
Crispy Claws...rawwrr
Apparently I had a hard time looking at the camera.
Jaque the Evil Jack is on the far right...yes, he has a flavor savor.
Go ROCK!
Crispy Claws...rawwrrOur neighborhood celebrated Halloween on Thursday. I was so excited, our first real trick or treators in our new house. We had a huge bowl of candy, porch light on, pumpkins lit and then we waited.....nothing. We had a total of about 6 trick or treators. Our first and favorites were the Christensen's (thank you so much for coming!). They didn't take much candy and so we now have a HUGE bowl of candy, just in time for the nephews. :)
Our first Trick or Treators!
Hot Air balloons magically showed up in our neighborhood and their owners were giving out Candy. This could be why we didn't get many visitors. Next year I'm getting a hot air balloon in my yard.
All in all Rocky and I were Halloween bums. We didn't dress up, we didn't watch anything scary, we were just ourselves and as the title says...that is sometimes scary enough.
Our first Trick or Treators!Hot Air balloons magically showed up in our neighborhood and their owners were giving out Candy. This could be why we didn't get many visitors. Next year I'm getting a hot air balloon in my yard.
All in all Rocky and I were Halloween bums. We didn't dress up, we didn't watch anything scary, we were just ourselves and as the title says...that is sometimes scary enough.
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