Deep Thought Thursday with JBL - Vol 15

Cats

Small, Playful

Pouncing, Jumping, Climbing

Sly, Quiet - Loud, Open

Running, Barking, Playing

Big, Noisy

Dogs

Ok, James can play too..

James had to get in on the webcam action. Everyone please stop what you are doing right now and pray that my future baby doesn't come out with a mustache.

It's all mine!

I'm blogging from my brand new laptop that we bought tonight. It's the first computer I've ever bought on my own. It's super fast and has a massive screen. It's pretty awesome actually.

Here are a few fun pics from the webcam. Yes, I have a band-aid on my head. Don't ask.

PS... The Jurassic pic is dedicated to my Con-Man.

This is Weird.

OK, I know this is weird and potentially cheesy... (maybe I shouldn't be divulging all my weird deep dark secrets on the web, huh?)
Every once in a while, when I get really worked-up at work... either annoyed, stressed, annoyed or frustratedly annoyed... I find a moment of calm in Google Image. I simply type in key words like "kittens" or "tiger cubs" or "fluffy puppies" and I am immediately surrounded by the cutest little images. I know it sounds super retarded and stupid... but a tiny little ounce of annoyance and stress slips away when I see those sweet little guys.

I don't have many friends at work, and those friends that I do have aren't always on the same page as me... so 'venting' isn't always an option. So instead I just look at those sweet little faces and let Calgon take me away...........................

www.mint.com

My dad suggested this website to James and I a while back, (not to be confused with another favorite site of mine; http://www.minted.com/). It's a website that allows you to see your entire financial situation all together, in one place. It's totally secure and no actual transactions can be made, only viewing and organizing.

We have finally finished uploading all our 401K's, CDs, stocks and what-nots... and are finally getting a decent overview of our complete financial portfolio. It's a pretty good site, although not all of our banks were able to merge with the website, therefore there are still a few holes. We look forward to fast-forwarding a few months in able to see our spending habits and growth. Check it out...

I heart Canada

Canada is my new favorite country. I learned so much about our friendly Northern neighbor during the Olympics and just fell in love. Thanks Canada for being such a good friend and Olympic host. "You's guys are some wicked cool cats!" (that's my attempt at a Canadian accent.)

LEED Green Associate

I took and passed the LEED GA exam this morning. It was much easier than all the practice exams and study material made it out to be. I'm glad I was prepared, but would have rather not stressed out as much about it.

I'm really excited about the potential of being a LEED professional. I think this is the beginning of some new roads.