Cat + Couch = Squished Kittie

As bad as it sounds I swear it was not on purpose. So lately I've been making cards and doing scrapbooking. The other day I went to Hobby Lobby and bought a couple of spools of ribbon. Oreo made quick work of this ribbon and while we were at work one day played with it and hid it somewhere. So I went and bought some more. Coming home tonight I see again the bag pulled off the table, paper on the floor and the ribbon nowhere to be found. So I figure maybe he's knocked it under the couch. Steve is nice enough to lift up the couch so I can look under there. Success! Some of the ribbon I just bought and some from a while ago! Booger. And about 4 Chapsticks... and pens... little turd. So I scoot out from under the couch as Steve slowly lowers it... just then I realize that while under there I saw Oreo batting around some of his toys that had ended up under there. Just as the couch hit the floor I ask Steve "where's Oreo?", and instantly see a tail twitching angrily from under the couch... oh man. Steve immediately lifts it back up and we see Oreo crouching down looking confused still attempting to get his toys. Thankfully all was well... on the underside of the couch it's like a big air pocket so I don't think any long term harm was done... although he did run into the wall trying to catch his ball...?

Oldies but Goodies

Why does the AMC channel play newer movies and sci-fi? What happened to the Movie Classic part? I miss the good ole' black and whites and movies from the 40's, 50's and 60's. When I used to sit down and what movies with my family, my Dad would often turn to this channel first. If you don't have satellite you're kinda limited on your choices for the oldies. Gone are the days of the grand epics and memorable actors/actresses. Yes I am aware of TMC and they do have a good selection... but maybe "Classic" is not the correct word to use when the majority of the movies are from the 80's and newer. Now, I'm all about some 80's movies, 90's are great as well! But gosh darn it! I do miss movies like Gone with Wind, Breakfast At Tiffany's, North by Northwest... I'm sure you see the trend. Sigh... Down I step from my soapbox.

25 Things About Little Ole Moi

1. I Hate the little crumbs at the bottom of a bag of potato chips. Can not, will not eat. Steve is my little garbage disposal.

2. I have a younger sister and an older sister that totally rock. My brother in law is the best any one could ever hope for.

3. I have a devil cat named Oreo that could never be replaced.

4. I love white cotton socks fresh out of the package. I will buy new socks just so I can have a pair of new ones on hand... If I get manly looking ones Steve'll take my hand-me-downs.

5. Once again I own a car that I can't drive... even worse I am shopping for a new car. Haha.

6. Like I've said before. Coldness and I ARE NOT friends. Not even acquaintances. I think it is horrible to be cold.

7. When I am nervous I talk super fast. Like super super motor mouth fast. The more nervous I get the louder and faster I get.

8. I just started making cards and doing scrapbooking. Lots of fun!

9. I love playing mindless-time-wasting games like Diner Dash and the Sims. Wii rocks cuz I love Mario games.

10. I am seriously working on my New Years procrastinating Resolution... yet my Homework still remains by my side.

11. When Someone speaks to me in a language I don't understand I smile and say No alot... I figure it's a universal word.

12. Some of the funniest things I've ever seen involve someone falling

13. I always have chapstick in my pocket.

14. I prefer Star Trek over Star Wars. I figure it's the lesser of 2 evils. I don't go to conventions.

15. I know my Dad definitely hung the moon and my mom completely rocks.

16. I am a combat medic in the US Army.

17. I love that Steve and I still go on dates and have game nights. He definitely keeps life fun.

18. I take pictures of everything. I mean EVERYTHING. You never know what could be a good picture.

19. I have a niece Ivy and a nephew Riley. Ivy is a fabulous little lady and Riley it my adorable little prince. They keep me motivated everyday.

20. This year I get my ACLS and EMT-I with the Army and will be turning in my PA packet. I am completely passionate about medicine.

21. I suffer from occasional seizures. I have pretty much nailed down the warning signs so I can let Steve know ahead of time. I still get surprised though (hence the no driving).

22. I am a hopeless romantic and always look at life with optimism. I wake up every day choosing to be in a good mood.

23. I love to read. I just finished reading Some short stories by Jack London so I think I'll hop on the bandwagon and finish the Twilight series.

24. I've had some friends since I was 6 years old and some since I was 12. I am making it my goal to keep them in my life. I believe friends and family come above all.

25. I really love my life. Yup. That'll just about sum it up.


Your Turn!!!

More Delightful Randomness

So Steve and I were watching the movie Alien today which started inevitable conversations... first topic: Self Destruct Options. You see this offered on so many movies but not in real life. So next time I buy a new car I plan on asking the sales guy if they offer a self destruct option. I can imagine why this may be a bad idea initially (think numerous cars exploding on the highway). But I have an answer: Aliens. The self destruct option will be extremely useful in the case of an unfriendly alien attack on the family minivan. Think about it. This may catch on. Also this can lead to other uses : Carnies, backseat drivers, cousins that you're not particularly attached to... For a not so definitive choice the ejection seat is always an option; albeit played out.

Second thought posed of the night came from the kitty. The cat Jones is awesome. That cat knew all. I mean if that one guy paid attention he may have been in a better place. Also, in the end kitty was on display for the Alien like a Kitty buffet under glass. But no dice; not impressed. Key to survival in space? Cat. That and guns. Mainly Guns.

I think we need to find a hobby that catches and holds our attention... amateur time travel is always an option.

Things you may or may not know....

1. I love Robot Chicken
2. There is nothing better than a good fart ... especially when you have others locked in the car with you.
3. When I was a kid I loved playing with He-man dolls.. but hated He-man. My favorite charactor was Skeletor. He has style.

Behold The Best of Both Worlds:

Lethargic Cream Filled Cookie

Also Known as Lazy Oreo. He is gradually becoming a lazy Double-stuffed Oreo. Like I said before I am adamantly keeping the kitty talk to a minimum as I do not want to appear like a crazy cat lady. But, as I currently only own one cat that I do not dress up, talk to or take to kitty shows, I think merely mentioning his little antics is reasonable. So recently as many of you know, Steve and I returned from a trip to visit my family in Arizona. Oh, my. Apparently he was quite the cantankerous kittie while we were gone and proceeded to open all of my friends' presents and try to disassembel their tree. Nice. When we got home he let us know how upset he was. At first he was nice and purrlicious (I think to see if we would leave again). Then he was back to his old antics. First as soon as I started to unpack my suitcase he was in it claiming it as his own. He attacked us as we would walk past.





Then later on, we went shopping and as usual used the reusable bags. Oh my. Steve put one in the corner of the kitchen when he was done unloading it. Next thing we knew, Oreo was inside, dragging to the center of the kitchen making it his very own kittie cave.








Oh, and attacking us as we walked past. At least he keeps us entertained. What can I say.. the little demon is growing on me... :)

Didn't Your Mom Ever Warn You About Having An Open Flame?

So.. As the title suggests.. tonight was Steve's night. It had started innocently enough.. we had recently returned home after running errands and he was about to settle in to play his new video game. Well he recently had a sour tummy an needlessly to say I had asked him to light a candle and it happened to be those trio-candle-thingies. Well when Steve goes to play his game he sets up my flatscreen on the table so I can still watch TV on the the bigger tv. He had bent over to grab his PS3 when he says he smelled something funny... he then said he heard that sound of hair burning and then his head getting kinda warm..Poor honey... Then when he went to sit down in his chair he somehow managed to kick himself in his jibblets. Not his night.

I didn't Sign Up for this....

Well I guess I did... so tonight the forecast is for 3 degrees. Oh My Goodness. I am not a fan of cold. I don't hide this fact. Today the temperature outside was 18 degrees. My goodness. Being a Native of the WARM state of Arizona this is an unknown frigid time for me. Ugh. You will never see a faster dash than a cold Kim from the car to the front door of the hospital. I reiterate. 3 DEGREES. Oh and it feels like -1! Inhumane. I digress... I am officially refusing to leave my house tomorrow. :)

Because I like Pictures... Oh and Answering Tags

1. Started your own blog
2. Slept under the stars

3. Played in a band- Drumline!

4. Visited Hawaii

5. Watched a meteor shower

6. Given more than you can afford to charity

7. Been to Disneyland

8. Climbed a mountain

9. Held a Praying Mantis

10. Sang a solo

11. Bungee jumped

12. Visited Paris

13. Watched a lightning storm at sea

14. Taught yourself an art from scratch- The art of scratching?
15. Adopted a child

16. Had food poisoning

17. Been to the Statue of Liberty

18. Grown your own vegetables

19. Seen the Mona Lisa at the Louvre

20. Slept on a train -Disneyland train to be exact

21. Had a pillow fight- who hasn't?

22. Hitch hiked

23. Built a snow fort

24. Taken a sick day when you’re not ill- oh man lost count!

25. Held a lamb

26. Gone skinny Dipping- Now thats a prett image huh!

27. Run a Marathon

28. Ridden in a gondola in Venice

29. Seen a total eclipse

30. Watched a sunrise or sunset

31. Hit a home run

32. Been on a cruise

33. Seen Niagara Falls in person

34. Visited the birthplace of your ancestors-um... been to Provo and my Dad's hometown...

35. Seen an Amish community- Well.. Close. Menonite...They got the carts and the hats!

36. Taught yourself a new language- Klingon! HAHAHA

37. Had enough money to be truly satisfied

38. Seen the Leaning Tower of Pisa in person

39. Gone rock climbing

40. Seen Michelangelo’s David

41. Sung karaoke

42. Seen Old Faithful geyser erupt

43. Bought a stranger a meal at a restaurant- It was a sidewalk cafe and he was homeless... I'm not a psycho stalker I swear.

44. Visited Africa

45. Walked on a beach by moonlight - Canyon Lake...I Remember Jennie!

46. Been transported in an ambulance- Ugh... Sucks.

47. Had your portrait painted

48. Gone deep sea fishing

49. Seen the Sistine Chapel in person

50. Been to the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris

51. Gone scuba diving or snorkeling

52. Kissed in the rain

53. Played in the mud

54. Gone to a drive-in theater

55. Been in a movie- Oh man no one is supposed to know bout that...

56. Visited the Great Wall of China

57. Started a business -See #55 Haha Kidding...

58. Taken a martial arts class

59. Visited Russia

60. Served at a soup kitchen

61. Sold Girl Scout Cookies

62. Gone whale watching

63. Got flowers for no reason- From my Honey and I buy them for the house just cause...

64. Donated blood, platelets or plasma

65. Gone sky diving

66. Visited a Nazi Concentration Camp

67. Bounced a check- Float like a butterfly...

68. Flown in a helicopter- Air Assault! Haha...

69. Saved a favorite childhood toy

70. Visited the Lincoln Memorial

71. Eaten Caviar

72. Tied a quilt

73. Stood in Times Square

74. Toured the Everglades

75. Been fired from a job

76. Seen the Changing of the Guards in London

77. Broken a Bone

78. Been on a speeding motorcycle

79. Seen the Grand Canyon in person

80. Published a book

81.Visited the Vatican

82. Bought a brand new car

83. Walked in Jerusalem

84. Had your picture in the newspaper

85. Read the entire Bible

86 Visited the White House

87. Killed and prepared an animal for eating- Fish count

88. Had chickenpox

89. Saved someone's life- Yes sir... thats my job...Medic!

90. Sat on a jury

91. Met someone famous-John McCain

92. Joined a book club- Does Oprah's Count?

93. Lost a loved one

94. Had a baby

95. Seen the Alamo in person

96. Swam in the Great Salt Lake

97. Been involved in a law suit

98. Owned a cell phone

99. Been stung by a bee

100. Visited Italy

Onesies, Mittens and other Delightful Dorkiness

It is a well known fact that when I become bored I find interesting things on the internet. Newest fantastic find? Onesies. Not the baby kind. Onesies for adults. These musings started one night after Steve curled up in a cute ball on the couch and the inevitable blanket war ensued between the toes, chin and a much to short blanket.. and then the horror... what happens when you have to visit the powder room? Got ya covered there too! Life is complete! Almost...






The search continued... My face and hands were still cold and lonely... in comes the adorably wonderful Smitten Mittens! And for those men on your list who may not have gotten all they wanted on Christmas this last one is sure to take the cake.



The Bearded Ski Mask is way past it's time and is on my Christmas list!This one needs no explanation. Simply follow the line and prepare to giggle. Maybe it's time I crack open my homework book! Hahaha

Terror and a Basketball-Sized Chocolate Mudbaby

1. Mudbaby

A humongous Piece of Sh**. Always look before you percolate some butt coffee, for this hidden danger could be lurking in the next stall... A dimension not only of sight and smell but of grime. There is a sign post up ahead: Next Stall- The Turd Burglar Zone.
I truly almost peed my pants. This is what Steve and I do when we are bored.

Welcome to 2009!

Happy New Year! Okay so my postings are coming in groups and this is the last one today I swear. Steve and I decided for New Years to have a good Ole' Low Key Redneck New Years! Hence the Picture:
We rang in the New Year together with some bubbly, Pizza, firecrackers and some poppers. It was nice to lay low together this year. Even Oreo partook of the festivities! No worries... It's just water. He was still plenty interested though!




And of course it was followed by the traditional New Years toast and Kiss! It was super cold out so (in the 'teens!) so we were wearing beanies. From house to yours Happy New Years!

9 Ways to Keep Busy in 09

In addition to the infamous year end review it's time for the favored resolutions. I found it too hard to narrow down to 1 so I decided in honor of the year 09 the make it a rounded out 9. So, with no further adieu:

1. Stop Procrastinating.. starting tomorrow. Just kidding. I really need to work on this one.

2. Organize. Organize. Organize.

3. Start dating more. Think Steve will mind? Once again joke. Really want to make our minimum monthly dates a priority again.

4. Get going on all my scrapbooking. This one should not be hard at all. I got lots of goodies for Christmas and I'm super excited to get started.

5. Stay in touch with old friends and family. This one is substantially significant as friends and family are super important.




6. Do more outdoorsy stuff... hiking, camping, backpacking etc. All the stuff I love to do yet PROCRASTINATE and always miss the opportunity (See the trend?)


7. Get all my finances in order and pay off few credit cards. This one is definitely do-able. Not a fan of the plastic. Planning on buying a new car too!



8. Read more. And not just my homework... not to say homework isn't important (number 1 will take care of that) but there are sooo many books out there!

9. Have more me time!

SOOOO.... Now Tag your it!!! Especially Jennie!