Wordless Wednesday

Monday blahs!

I was supposed to start school today.  There are several reasons why that didn't happen.  I'm sad about it, but it just wasn't the right time.  Maybe next summer...

Got these questions here.  It's an old one but I don't care!

1.  When are you at your best? 

I'm at my best when I'm happiest.  I also think that I'm at my best when I'm stressed and have a million things to do in a very limited amount of time.  I tend to procrastinate, so when I know I HAVE to get things done quickly, I'm much more productive. 

2.  What albums did you listen to the most growing up? 

Growing up, my parents listened to country music.  I didn't mind it as a little kid, but began to HATE it as I grew older.  I'm an 80's kid (yes, I'm aging myself here!), so music from that era is what I love best.  I had a massive crush on Jon Bon Jovi and Bret Michaels, so I listened to all of their albums over and over and over and over again.  I also listened to White Lion, Guns 'N Roses, Motely Crue, Tattoo Rodeo and a million others.  Almost all of my money went to buy music.  I still have all of those albums on cassette tape, and some of them on cd. 

3.  If God was about to send a thunder bolt down to earth to strike someone dead, who would you wish for it to be? 

This is a very unpleasant question!  I used to really hate a lot of people and tend to hold long term grudges.  As I've gotten older, I've tried to be better about forgiving.  I don't forget, but I try to forgive.  There are people I greatly dislike for one reason or another, but I don't know that I would specifically want them to die.  That's just not good karma! 

4.  Show and tell.  What comes to mind first when you see this picture?  Or tell a story if it reminds you of one. 

This doesn't really remind me of anything.  This could be an old poster on a billboard or it could be a label on the side of a box.  I googled "New Zealand + apples" and discovered that it exports about 30 varieties of apples and pears.  I did not know that!  So I learned something new today, and hopefully you did too!

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Not counting today, you've got 5 more days to get your swap goodies out.  I've only heard from a handful of you.  Don't forget, you need to get a tracking number when you mail your package, and then email it to me and your swap partner.  Once your receive your package, you need to let me know, and then do a post about what toys/treats you acquired.  I wanna see what ya got! 

Half Full Friday!

Half Full Friday is a series of weekly posts that Eyegirl originally started in June 2009.  We believe that a lot of our happiness is determined by our attitude about the things that happen to us.  So by participating, I'm deciding to see the glass as half full instead of half empty; I'm choosing to concentrate on the positives instead of dwelling on the negatives.  The Half Full Friday posts are a way to do just that.  They're a list of the things in my life that have brought me happiness over the past week.  I'm determined to find something good in each day.  Are you?

For the next week, I'd like to challenge each of you to keep a list of at least one thing that brought you happiness each day.  Be sure to link up here once you've posted your list!  (This isn't a blog hop so please only link up if you've participated by posting your happy list on your own blog.  Thanks!)

~I'm happy because...

My mom brought over some super yummy cupcakes a few days ago!

I had fun window shopping earlier this week!

I'm going on the Garden Tour tomorrow!  We try to go every year.

I got a new follower!  Welcome!

My volunteer project is done!  We'll meet up to discuss what went well and what didn't, but for the most part, we're pretty much done until next year. 

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I apologize for not being around Blogville much lately.  I'm going through a very stressful situation right now and I try to keep this blog positive for the most part, so I've kept away.  I really missed everyone, and hopefully you missed me too.  At least a little bit!  I'll try to do better.

I start class on Monday.  It's a one week class from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.  Apparently, the class is broken down into three sections per day, so it's not just a straight 12 hour lecture.  It's about the history of the capital.  We're going to be taking a lot of field trips and doing activities and stuff.  The class description sounds like a lot of fun, so I'm looking forward to it. 

With that being the case, I'm not sure how often I'll be around next week.  We supposedly have time in between sections of the class.  I'm bringing my laptop and hoping I can use some of that free time to catch up with everyone.  

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It's almost June 30th, so if you haven't gotten your goodies shopped for and sent out, you only have 8 more days to get on that!  Don't forget that you'll need to email me and your partner your tracking number.  There are a few of you who aren't included in this rule, and you know who you are.  I haven't heard from most of you.  Remember too, if you accept a package but don't send one out, you'll be outed and blacklisted from joining in the future.

Last year, I posted links as they became available.  I was thinking this time I would post them all at once. 

Wordless Wednesday

Wordless Wednesday

Monday Meme

Yes, yet another one.  I'm taking the easy way out today.  Just because I can.  And because I have nothing to talk about.  Took this from here.

1.  Would you rather have one free trip to space or free international travel for life?

I'm pretty sure my dad would have picked the space trip.  I, however, would pick the international travel.  How fun would that be?  Anytime you took vacay time from work, you could go where ever you wanted for free!  Which would you choose?

2.  What's your middle name?  Do you like it?

Marie.  Never put much thought into whether I like it or not, really.  I DO NOT like my real first name in any way, shape or form.  Sometimes people will tell me it's cute.  I tell them they think that because they never had to live with it while they were growing up.  So I've chosen a different name that I prefer, instead.

3.   Name a time when you got into big trouble with your parents. 

Oddly, I can't think of a time.  It seemed like I was always getting into trouble for one thing or another.  I didn't have a very happy childhood, but I seem to be drawing a blank on this one...  As soon as this posts, I'll think of one.  lol

4.  Show and tell.  What comes to mind when you first see this picture?  Or tell a story if it reminds you of one. 

My very first thought is that it looks like bubble gum!  After looking at it some more, I decided maybe it could be jelly beans.  It also kind of reminds me of those colorful rocks you use at the bottom of fish aquariums.  And lastly, it looks like these weird bubble things my mom bought last Christmas at a bazaar.  Whatever it is, I want some!  What do you think they are? 

Half Full Friday!

Half Full Friday is a series of weekly posts that Eyegirl originally started in June 2009.  We believe that a lot of our happiness is determined by our attitude about the things that happen to us.  So by participating, I'm deciding to see the glass as half full instead of half empty; I'm choosing to concentrate on the positives instead of dwelling on the negatives.  The Half Full Friday posts are a way to do just that.  They're a list of the things in my life that have brought me happiness over the past week.  I'm determined to find something good in each day.  Are you?

For the next week, I'd like to challenge each of you to keep a list of at least one thing that brought you happiness each day.  Be sure to link up here once you've posted your list!  (This isn't a blog hop so please only link up if you've participated by posting your happy list on your own blog.  Thanks!)



~I'm happy because...

I have a job interview this afternoon!

I went to Arts and Roses on Sunday!  We try to go every year.

We had an excellent meal at Applebees afterwards!

The storm wasn't as bad as the weatherman predicted!  My mom lost power for several hours; happy to say that I didn't. 

I got the ceremony script completed for my annual volunteer project!  I can't believe how close our big event is.

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This has been a pretty dull week overall.  I haven't done much other than attend a meeting and shop at the dollar store.  It's been kinda chilly so I've been staying in and cuddling the chi's.  They're loving it; me, not so much.  I love being able to spend so much time with them, don't get me wrong! 

You know how you always think that if you had a bunch of free time, you'd do all these things?  Yeah, not so much!  I have a list of shizz to do and have accomplished almost none of it.  Instead, I've been doing a lot of reading - blogs and books.  I've also watched a bunch of bad tv. 

After this last semester, I never thought I'd say this -- but I miss school!  I miss having a reason to get up in the morning and seeing friends every day.  I've been applying for jobs here and there, but not as much as I should.  I find myself coming up with reasons why certain jobs wouldn't work out.  I think it's because I was unemployed for a very long time, facing rejection after rejection.  The longer you're unemployed, the more potential employers question you and what you've been doing all that time.  I just don't want to face that all over again. 

Next week will be busier as I'll have the volunteer project to prepare for.  The big event happens once a year, and Friday will be the culmination of it everything we've worked for.  I feel bad because I've done almost nothing up to this point.  I'm looking forward to the big event and then not having to worry about it again until next year. 

Wordless Wednesday

Blogville Pitty Post Day

It's Corbin's birthday today!  He's celebrating by hosting Blogville Pitty Post Day.  The chi's and I are big fans of The Corbin, so we're playing along.  

I wasn't really sure how to start, so I did a little googling to research and found an excellent website - pitbulls.org!  It provides links to articles on history of the breed, training, diet, and also includes forums and groups.  My favorite article is called Why Pit Bulls Make Great Pets.  It clearly states that "99% of issues that arise with pit bulls have to do with owners who are idiots!"  Another article states that, "The frenzy against Pit Bulls is nothing but blind fear fueled by the human need to find a scapegoat.  There is not a single shred of proof that the American Pit Bull Terrier is a vicious, dangerous breed." 

The website is a wealth of pit bull info and I would recommend it to anyone looking to raise awareness of their gentle nature.  Another great website is Dog Breed Info.  It breaks the breed down into description, temperment, life expectancy, origin, etc. 

My neighbor has a beautiful pitty girl.  She's striped, kinda like a tiger.  I'll admit that I was a little afraid of her in the beginning.  She's been nothing but sweet and friendly though, always coming by to say hello when I see her.  I have no hestitation petting her and giving her loves.  She's most definitely changed my opinion and I can't imagine how anyone could ever be scared of her.  There's not a single vicious or dangerous bone in her body. 

Another reason I love her so much is that she changed my neighbor's views on pets.  He was telling me about an ex once, and how she used to play with her ferret.  He almost seemed annoyed it, saying pets are lower than humans and therefore, less important.  Now that he has Roxie, I think he realizes how wrong that statement is.  He adores her and takes her everywhere. 

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I need one more pawticipant for my Doggone Dog Swap.  If anyone's interested, please email me right away at glitter.sprinkles@gmail.com. 

Half Full Friday!

Half Full Friday is a series of weekly posts that Eyegirl originally started in June 2009.  We believe that a lot of our happiness is determined by our attitude about the things that happen to us.  So by participating, I'm deciding to see the glass as half full instead of half empty; I'm choosing to concentrate on the positives instead of dwelling on the negatives.  The Half Full Friday posts are a way to do just that.  They're a list of the things in my life that have brought me happiness over the past week.  I'm determined to find something good in each day.  Are you?

For the next week, I'd like to challenge each of you to keep a list of at least one thing that brought you happiness each day.  Be sure to link up here once you've posted your list!  (This isn't a blog hop so please only link up if you've participated by posting your happy list on your own blog.  Thanks!)

I decided to do something a little different this week.  I'm always telling you what made ME happy during the past week.  Now I wanna know what makes YOU happy!  You can tell me just one or two things or a whole bunch, totally up to you!  I've had a lot of you say this is one of your favorite posts, but hardly anyone participates.  That's totally fine, I'm OK with that.  But this is your chance to join in!

To get you started -- I'm happy my lawn got mowed this week.  It really needed it!

I'm happy I enjoyed some Cheetos yesterday!

I'm happy that I got so many participants in my annual Doggone Dog Swap.  I really enjoy hosting it and apparently several of you enjoy it too, since you came back again this year.  

Leave me a comment and tell me what made you happy in the past week!

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Speaking of the dog swap, I've sent everyone an email letting them know who they've been partnered with, with the exception of Winston and Winston.  I'm waiting to hear back from one of them to let me know their address and as soon as I receive it, I'll email them both. 

 I also made sure to include the rules in my email.  If you have any questions, feel free to contact me for clarification.

If I've missed anyone else, please email me immediately at glitter.sprinkles@gmail.com and I'll look into it.  I think I got everyone.  

Wanna know who joined in and who got partnered with who?  

Finn - Cali

Winston - Winston

WaiPai - George

Frankie - Dommy

Sarge - Oskar

Sagira - Higgins, Maggie, Bandit

Mona and Weenie - Shiver and Chico 

Posie - Dexter Morgan

Wordless Wednesday

Monday Meme

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*Happy Memorial Day!*

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I didn't really have anything to talk about today so I'm doing a Monday Meme instead.

1.  If you could have any job in the world, what would it be?


Honestly, I don't know!  I can't even decide on a major.  I used to think that I wanted to work for a title company, but could never get hired on with one.  Sometimes I think I want a government job, one where I can help people.

2.  Do you regift the items you receive that you don't like?


Sometimes!  I used to do it regularly, but then I always worried that I would give someone their gift back accidentally or that the person who gave it to me would ask to see it.  I don't do it as much anymore.  Do you regift?

3.  Would you rather eat a stick of butter or snort a tablespoon of salt?


Neither one, really!  lol  But if I have to choose one over the other, I'd go with the stick of butter.  It doesn't specify that I can't spread on bread or crackers, so that's exactly what I'd do.

4.  Show and tell.  What comes to mind first when you see this picture?  Or, tell a story if it reminds you of one.  

I never met my mom's mom (my grandmother passed away when my mom was a teenager.)  I guess they used to can a lot before my grandmother got sick.  When I look at this, it's what I would imagine their pantry to look like once they were done.  My mom didn't can when I was a kid, so this certainly doesn't look like any of our pantries over the years!  

It also reminds me of Y2K.  I went to a friend's house for a visit in 1999 and they had a whole spare room filled with foods and bottled waters.  His parents, the mom especially, were both super nervous about the year 2000.  I always wondered what they did with all that food once they realized that things weren't going to change.  

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Don't furget my annual Doggone Dog Swap!  You only have a few days left to join if you don't want to miss out on all of the fun.  

Half Full Friday!

Half Full Friday is a series of weekly posts that Eyegirl originally started in June 2009.  We believe that a lot of our happiness is determined by our attitude about the things that happen to us.  So by participating, I'm deciding to see the glass as half full instead of half empty; I'm choosing to concentrate on the positives instead of dwelling on the negatives.  The Half Full Friday posts are a way to do just that.  They're a list of the things in my life that have brought me happiness over the past week.  I'm determined to find something good in each day.  Are you?

For the next week, I'd like to challenge each of you to keep a list of at least one thing that brought you happiness each day.  Be sure to link up here once you've posted your list!  (This isn't a blog hop so please only link up if you've participated by posting your happy list on your own blog.  Thanks!)

~I'm happy because...

I saw a butterfly the other day and it made me smile!

My mom had a wonderful vacay and made it home safely!

My mom bought me some beautiful flowers!

I may have a fun giveaway lined up!  It'll be a little bit before it's ready though.  

I got a free cappuccino on Wednesday and it was soooooooo good - S'Mores flavored!   

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Don't furget to sign up for my annual Doggone Dog Swap.  I got 2 more participants this week and there's still one or two of you who said you'd email me that I haven't heard from.  You don't want to miss out on the fun!

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The chi's and I were late to the pawty but we pawticipated in Sarge's "the Nickname Game" on Monday.  For the next week, Shiver will be called Shiverton, Chico  will be known as Chicohuahua and Scamp is now Scamperon.  Thanks for playing along with us and we hope you enjoyed it as much as we did.  

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I had an interview for an office assistant position on Wednesday.  It was for the Business and Economics department.  The interview went well and ladies were both very friendly.  Unfortunately, I got a call yesterday morning saying I didn't get the job.  She asked me to consider applying again when I have more economics classes under my belt.  Um, it's an office assistant position, how would having more econ classes help me do that particular job? I'm pretty sure answering the phone and making photocopies wouldn't require any special classes.  

 I'm really considering dropping Business and Econ as my major.  I absolutely HATED micoreconomics with every fiber of my being.  Thanks to a very generous grading curve and extra credit, I managed to pull a B-.  This class was part of what made this semester such a nightmare.   Plus, I'm still struggling with the lower math classes.  This major requires a LOT of upper math classes and I worry I won't be able to pass them.  Guess I'll need to do some more research and figure out what to do with my life. 

Wordless Wednesday

The Nickname Game

Yes, we're fashionably late to the party!  Sorry, Sarge!  We're gonna play along anyways, even though we know you've already chosen the winners of your cool prizes.

Here are the rules:
1.  Sometime between May 11th and the end of the day on May 18th, create a post on your own blog where you list all of the nicknames you've been called by your peeps.
2.  Invite your friends to comment with their own vote for his/her favorite of your nicknames.  For the following week, your peeps all have to call you ONLY BY YOUR WINNING NICKNAME!  BOL
3.  Leave a comment for me so that I know you pawticipated.

Shiver:  Shivs, Shivvy, Shivers, Shiverton, Shivvy Baby, Shivvy Shiv, Shivvy McShiverton, Shivvy Baby

Chico:  Cheeks, Cheekers, Chicohuahua, Chicerton, Chicos, Chi Chi, Horndog  (this is a new one)

***Sometimes when I call them by their individual names, like when they're outside in the yard, they ignore me.  But if call, "Shiverchico," they'll come rushing right over!

This is my dad's beagle, Scamp:  Scampers, Scamperton, Scampus, Scamperdoodle, Scampery

Which nicknames are your favorites of the ones listed here?  

***Don't furget to sign up fur my annual Doggone Dog Swap!  You only have until the end of the month to join in.

Half Full Friday!

Half Full Friday is a series of weekly posts that Eyegirl originally started in June 2009.  We believe that a lot of our happiness is determined by our attitude about the things that happen to us.  So by participating, I'm deciding to see the glass as half full instead of half empty; I'm choosing to concentrate on the positives instead of dwelling on the negatives.  The Half Full Friday posts are a way to do just that.  They're a list of the things in my life that have brought me happiness over the past week.  I'm determined to find something good in each day.  Are you?

For the next week, I'd like to challenge each of you to keep a list of at least one thing that brought you happiness each day.  Be sure to link up here once you've posted your list!  (This isn't a blog hop so please only link up if you've participated by posting your happy list.  Thanks!)

~I'm happy because...

I've spent the entire week doing absolutely NOTHING!!!  Actually, I used the time to clean up the house a bit.  

I've gotten to sleep in most days!

I'm pet sitting my dad's beagle!

My rose bushes are blooming!

The weather has been beautiful!

I've gotten some new followers recently!  Welcome!

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Don't forget to sign up for my Fourth Annual Doggone Dog Swap!  Click on the link for details.  The last time I checked, I had 8 participants and a few more who said they'd email me over the coming weekend.   I got to participate for the first time last year since there was finally an uneven number and it really was a lot of fun!  Who doesn't love to get mail that isn't bills or junk?  And just think, you might even make a new friend!

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My mom is on vacation for a week or so, so I've been pet sitting my dad's beagle.  He really is a sweetheart.  I'm reminded several times a day how much bigger and stronger he is than my little chi's.  Since he's been here, there's never a dull moment.  He and my two boys think they need to be on top of me every moment of every day.  It's not so bad during the day (most of the time), but it's torture at bedtime!

I've discovered that my little Chico is apparently gay.  He thinks he needs to have sex multiple times a day with Scamp.  Scamp (the beagle) has been fixed, so he has no idea why Chico has been trying to mount him.  I've constantly been pulling them apart.  I can tell Scamp is getting fed up with Chico but he's been really patient with him.  I'm going to have to give Scamp a bath before he goes home.  

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I'm still trying to catch up with everyone since I've been away for awhile. I've been around to almost everyone at least once, I think.  If I haven't, I will be soon!

Wordless Wednesday

Fourth Annual Doggone Dog Swap

Yep, it's that time again!  I originally started this as a way to gain new followers.  It didn't exactly work out that way, but it was fun anyways and I wanted to continue doing it. Thanks to Sarge, we had the highest number of participants last year and I'm hoping for even more this year!

This isn't a swap for yourself, it's a swap for your dogs!  No, we aren't swapping dogs, although sometimes I wouldn't mind trading mine in, lol!  Basically, you'll each buy toys and/or treats for your swap partner and they'll do the same in return.  You never know what you might get.

The deadline to enter is Friday, June 1st which gives you 15 days.  Once your swap partner has been chosen, I will email you back from a different email address.

I've listed the ground rules below, if you have any other questions, feel free to ask.

1.  You can only swap for up to three dogs.  If you have more than three, don't despair.  You can still participate but you'll have to decide which three will join the swap.  I'll do my very best to match you up to someone who has the same number of dogs.

2.  The maximum you can spend before postage is $30.  You don't have to spend that much but you can't spend more than that!

3.  You'll need to email me and your partner a tracking number for the package you sent out and to let me know when you've received your goodies from your partner.  A tracking number adds less than $1 onto your mailing cost if you're using the Post Office and comes automatically if you're using FexEx or UPS.   If I discover that you received a package but never sent one out, you'll be outted and blacklisted from participating in the future!  Fortunately, this hasn't been an issue in the past, and I'd like to keep it that way.

4. You must post about the swap once you receive your package.  I want to see what you got!

5. You have until Saturday, June 30th to get those packages mailed out.  That gives you one full month to go shopping and to get it in the mail.

6. This is the most important rule - HAVE FUN!!!!!

If this sounds like something you might be interested in, please email the following information to me at glitter.sprinkles@gmail.com: 
1.  The name(s) of your dog
2.  Male or female
3.  Breed of dog and size (small, medium, large, xlarge)
4.  Is there anything your dog cannot have?
5.  Is there anything in particular that your dog really likes?  Examples of this might be a certain kind of toy or treat.
6.  Your address.  Your information will only be shared with your swap partner.

I didn't specify the first year whether or not people outside of the US could participate and had someone from Canada join in.  It never occurred to me that someone from another country might read about it and want to do it too.  So yes, even if you don't live in the US, you can still do the swap.  You'll likely be partnered up with someone else from outside the US although not necessarily, it all depends on who else decides to take part.

I got to join in for the first time last year since we had an uneven number of people and it really was a lot of fun.  

Half Full Friday!

Half Full Friday is a series of weekly posts that Eyegirl originally started in June 2009.  We believe that a lot of our happiness is determined by our attitude about the things that happen to us.  So by participating, I'm deciding to see the glass as half full instead of half empty; I'm choosing to concentrate on the positives instead of dwelling on the negatives.  The Half Full Friday posts are a way to do just that.  They're a list of the things in my life that have brought me happiness over the past week.  I'm determined to find something good in each day.  Are you?

For the next week, I'd like to challenge each of you to keep a list of at least one thing that brought you happiness each day.  Be sure to link up here once you've posted your list!  (This isn't a blog hop so please only link up if you've participated by posting your happy list.  Thanks!)

~I'm happy because...

I'm back!  The semester from hell has ended!!!  :)

Not only did I not lose any followers while I was away, I actually gained one!  

I got a free tank of gas!  I think someone must have paid my bill by mistake.  

The weather is beautiful outside and I actually have time to enjoy it!  

I can sleep in for a bit now!!!  Sooooooooo not a morning person!

I can visit everyone regularly again!  I made the rounds to some of you earlier this week and will be around some more this weekend!

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I apologize for taking such a long break.  I didn't intend to; it just worked out that way.   This was a very stressful, anxiety filled semester which made me question myself way too many times.  It started out bad from the very first day and didn't seem to get much better as it went on.  I did make some really great friends though and only hope I can stay in touch with at least some of them.  So, I guess it wasn't all bad!  :)

I had 3 back-to-back finals scheduled on Monday.  I barely saw the light of day this past weekend.  Still waiting to find out how I did.  The one exam that was the most difficult is the one I studied for the most and I feel like I did the worst on it.  It was really brutal!  Keeping my fingers crossed that the professor uses a pretty big curve.

I've signed up for a couple of summer classes which sound fun.  It's actually one class with 2 parts.   It's about the state capital history and apparently, it includes field trips and activities.  Each class is only a week long.  Class meets 3x a day and concludes with a research project.  When the first class is over, I'll have a week off and the second one will begin.  That'll get me 6 credits so it'll be worth it.  I'll have the rest of the summer off with the exception of a weekend workshop.  

No matter what else happens, I'll need to find a summer job.  My current one only lasts for the regular academic school year.  I don't have enough in savings to carry me through the summer so I have to work.  Hoping to find something part time so I can spend more time with the chi's.  I've missed them and I know they've missed me too.  Even though I worked less hours this semester, it seemed like I was gone so much more.  

I haven't had time to try to upload pix of the boys onto my laptop but I'll get on that soon.   

Stop by on Monday for an official announcement about the Doggone Dog Swap!