not that interesting, but weird

I got called for my first jury duty for August 2nd.  My good friend Ro got called for her first jury duty for August 3rd. 

Very weird, although it would've been even better if we were on the same day.

Photographs of James Lynn in a Pool

Since I failed on my Watchadoing Wednesdays.  I'll start a new series titled, "Photographs of James Lynn in a Pool".  Taken by yours truly.

It's that TIME!

With our new home also came a pool.  And yes, we have already taken a dip this season.  Can't wait to use this baby out.

Don't be jealous of my photography skills.  It takes a very special person to be able to capture the energy and essence of James Lynn, a Tecate and a cold pool.

Phone Photos

I was cleaning out some photos on my phone... some are random, which at times, is my life.

View from our balcony of the Feb snow storm

My new closet, painted.

Presents for my sweet nephews

Indecisive shopping.

Cool limited edition book covers on classics.

Minnesota.  Uggg.

New shirt for Conner.

Bank of America

Last night James went to the Roti Grill for dinner

(I was traveling = James eats Indian every night). 

They charged him $2,805.80 for his curry.

Bank of America called him before he even finished his meal.

Pretty impressive.

HAPPY 4th of JULY!!!

Yes, we're still south of the border, but that doesn't mean we won't be celebrating America!?  We found a hotel that is throwing a good ol' America barbeque with hamburgeralers and hottie dogs.  Hope everyone has a safe and lovely holiday!  And best of all... enjoy having MONDAY off!

Adios!

PS... today at lunch, I ordered a ginger ale and found a metal staple in it.   Hey, atleast I didn't swallow it. 

~Viva Mexico!~

Ying/Yang

This is Tonda, we work together.  She always looks fabulous and you will never find her in heels shorter than 5 inches.  No joke. 

Today we came in dressed like we should be in a Target commercial.  The color is off, but my dress is chocolate and hers is tan.  Aren't we cute?

A couple of things....

1.  In December James and I bought a Groupon for teeth whitening (if you haven't signed-up for Groupons... its a must).  It was $189 for a full ZOOM teeth whitening procedure at Pure Dental in Mockingbird Station; normal cost of $800.  What a bargain! Well, he finally had the procedure done yesterday and wow!  James has never been very confident of his teeth, but last night I couldn't get him to stop smiling!  They are VERY white and look great.  Money well spent!

2.  We don't have a TV in our bedroom but while laying in bed last night, I watched half an episode of CSI: Miami and Millionaire Matchmaker.  No, I wasn't watching Hulu on the laptop... I was watching my neighbor's television.  When the lights are out in both of our houses, it's crystal clear viewing pleasure.  It's creepy to think how close we are and how often I forget to close the blinds.  But it definitely puts my lasik 20/15 vision to good use!

IKEA Heights

Please watch every episode. http://www.ikeaheights.com/

IKEA Heights: a dramatic mini-series filmed entirely in an IKEA, during store hours.

I know I have a bizarre sense of humor, but there is something about these that just make me laugh so hard. I seriously could watch these all day.

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...........................

I heart beets

James and I often get "you look just like ___". There's always someone who grew up with someone "who looks just like you." It sometimes get annoying.

And if we are compared to celebrities: I most often get told I look like Jamie Lee Curtis and James gets either Chandler from Friends, or Pacey from Dawson's Creek. All of which I can see a small resemblance.

But Saturday night took the CAKE!

We headed up to ol' college country (Oklahoma) for a friend's birthday. While at dinner a new acquaintance; which we now can assuredly peg as socially awkward; points at James and says, "I've been trying to figure out all night who you look like: Dwight Shrute!"

Crickets.

No one knew whether to laugh or not. And sadly, the guy was totally serious and continued to repeat it again later in the evening. The only good thing is that James took it like a champ and let everyone at the table know that he too was a big fan of beets. Which may be why they resemble each other so much.

Later once the weird guy left (not James, the other one) we all had a good laugh about it. And reassured James that he was not even close to resembling the creepiest dude on primetime television.

Suspicious Package

3 Post in one day! How will you ever keep up?!

Well, as many of you know, there's never really a lot of crazy excitement in my office. Things tend to stay on the quiet side. Well, today things got rowdy (well, at least a level above quiet). Today I was delivered this package (see above picture). When I saw it, I immediately thought, "huh? Looks like someone sent me a bomb?" And as I was staring at it, several people walked by my cubicle, stopped, pondered and then inquired if I had been sent a bomb. So being the wild dangerous person that I am... I began to open it, curious about it's suspicious content. Many people stood at a 'safe' distance while I deactivated the package... also curious of the content.

Don't worry. It wasn't a bomb. Just a bunch of blueprints from the luxurious Fairfield Inn in Kennesaw, Georgia.

In all honesty, I was never really concerned about it actually BEING a bomb, but I am however curious as to why the person sending me these drawings, thought it would be a great idea to send them in a large, heavy, unidentified, white PVC pipe. I mean really? I could have thought of a million other ways to send this package, most of which would not have alarmed the FBI.

IDIOT.

Uhh

Saturday I got a hair cut. It's short. My hair is already short, but it's like REALLY short now. I feel like a pin head or a lesbian. And I hate it.

What a great Halloween!!!

I think this Halloween will go down in the books. Not only did we not step a foot outside, but I don't think I even saw a single pumpkin, piece of candy or trick-or-treater.... James and I both have the swine flu. Or if we are being politically correct: the 2009 H1N1 Flu.

Not going to lie, it sucks bad. James started getting sick on Wednesday evening and by Friday afternoon we both went to the doctor for swine confirmation and meds. It's Sunday afternoon and James' temp is finally below 100; first time since Wednesday. We both had real food today too; Cheerios and Zestas only go so far. They forget to tell you that not only do you have flu/cold symptoms but also a lot of stomach issues with the swine flu as well. Its a great combination.

But the best part of the whole ordeal... we were suppose to move yesterday. So all of our belongings (including glasses, clean sheets, clean towels...etc) are in boxes.

Looking forward to the move.

Slice of Heaven

I know many of you have been curious as to what my place of work looks like.... well, I happened to have my camera today, so I thought I'd let you all in on my little paradise. This is where I let my creative juices flow, plant the seeds of artistry, push the envelop!

Behind me.

To the right.
To the left.

Don't be jealous.

Sausage Anyone?

Land Of Beige

Look to the left.

Look to the right.

Look up above.

Look down below.

Beige.

Walk ten steps to the left.

Walk ten steps to the right.

Beige.

Talk to the person to the left.

Talk to the person to the right.

Talk to the person on the phone.

Talk to the person down the hall.

Beige.

I work in a land of beige.

And I am desperate for some color.

NMVP - Debbie Fleitman

Hey weather lady.... we had a bad storm last night and we had NO warning. We actually had to turn on the tv and listen to the news ourselves.

You're slacking.

KICK BALL!!!

Last night James, Levi (our good friend) and I signed up for a co-ed intramural kick-ball league. We figure it would be a great way to get outdoors, get some exercise and make some new friends. We start playing in a few weeks. I'm really ready to get out and have some fun, but the idea of kick-ball brings back some pretty vivid moments in my childhood.
.... It all goes back to a black asphalt parking lot in the middle of "the hood" in Gainesville. Every year my class was divided into two teams, The Roman and The Philippians (it was a Catholic school). We set the field on the asphalt (and I wonder why I have so many scars on my knees) and the game began! Our PE teacher happened to be a nun with only one arm, she was perfect for the position and was always the pitcher, constantly trying to protect herself against line-drives. There were never any 'outs', we were always "Christian SAFE!". Which I figured out later in life doesn't apply to the rest of the world. It was good clean fun, always ending with a race to the water fountain where you were given 3 seconds to get the appropriate hydration.
I'm ready for KICK-BALL season!

Speaking of T-Rex

Here are the top 5 reasons why I could never be a vegetarian:
1. I love pork, beef, fish, & poultry (in that order)
2. I am from Texas
3. I am German
4. I love ice cream, yogurt, milk & cheese (in that order)
5. I am married to James