Monthly Archives: February 2011

New Tricks

Since Tsunami’s injured herself (four weeks ago!), we’ve had to kennel her anytime we leave the house so that she would be forced to rest her leg instead of running around the backyard stalking birds and then scaring them off … Continue reading

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In a Grown Up World

Why is it so difficult for me to get started on my days off? Saturday and Sunday I’m up and ready to work out and get the day started, but when Monday and Friday I have to force myself out … Continue reading

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What a Difference a Day Makes

Yesterday I was in a funk. I’m not sure how it started, but by the time I read this news I was ready to cry. But today is an entirely new day and I was ready to take on the … Continue reading

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Congratulations, Delayed

When we moved to Hawaii Wes and I assumed that we would have more visitors than we had in Southern California. Knowing that we wouldn’t be able to make it home as often as we have in previous years was … Continue reading

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Feeling Crafty

This year for Christmas we decided to draw names instead of spend hundreds of dollars buying gifts for everyone. Turns out, though, Wes and I were really the only two people who stuck to this – the rest of my … Continue reading

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Home Alone

Yesterday Wes left for a work trip to the mid west, leaving me home alone with an injured puppy. So instead of taking her to the park and tiring her out every night, I’m stuck at home with her, forcing … Continue reading

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Sweet Dreams

I’ve been known to talk in my sleep, especially when dreaming. Over the years Wes has had to wake me up countless times to phrases of varying degrees of weirdness. Like that time I dreamed I had an Asian mother … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday, Tsunami!

Tsunami turned one year old last month and instead of letting the day pass without any pomp or circumstance, I found a recipe for dog treats and made Tsunami cupcakes to celebrate her big day. Most days we take Tsunami … Continue reading

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