busygirl

mia. my bad.

Where have I been?  Going crazy.

I honestly didn't sit long enough at a computer last week to even CONTEMPLATE blogging.  Thus is my life.

The first few weekdays were in definition, a headache.  Attempting to cram a five day work-week into twenty hours is not advisable.  I'm pretty sure if there was an limit to how much caffeine a person should consume on a daily basis, I surpassed it.  With flying colors.

Finally though, it was time to put work aside and jet out of Columbus for a day or two.  I headed home to Cleveland where Ricki was very put out that he walked into my mother's house and there was NO ONE there to greet him (the rest of my family was thankgivinging at girlymama's house in Philly).  Seriously, he was ridiculously annoyed.  Spoiled.

Adam and I headed out to dinner with my brother and my girlfriend-in-law.  And thoroughly enjoyed some Great Lakes Christmas Ale and laughter.  Christmas Ale is heaven in a bottle.  No wait, better than heaven in a bottle.  Robert Pattinson in heaven in a bottle.

Thursday morning we headed to Adam's home town for a wonderful thanksgiving with his family.  Great drinks (seriously, mix vodka, orange juice and ginger ale together, you won't be sorry), FABULOUS food, good company and I got to see the new Star Trek movie.  I didn't hate it.  Actually, I really liked it.  And could follow along with the storyline.

Friday we headed back to Columbus for some major black friday shopping and home improvement.  I will definitely post pictures later.  Painting was done.  Pillows were made.  Curtains will be made.

And on to more today.  But first, time to feed the children.  As in Adam and my sister.  They're grumpy.

in the spirit of thanksgiving...

new moon? mehhh.

The 12:01am showing didn't actually start till 12:07am.  That was the first strike against this movie.

Yes, I sucked it up and went to the midnight showing of 'New Moon' last night.  And I'll be honest, as much as I LOVE the books and liked the first movie, I was really disappointed ::throw random objects at me here::

I know.  Everyone who reads this now despises me, but I have to be truthful.  Maybe the fact that the second book is my least favorite skewed my opinion of the movie, but it just didn't have the same allure that the first one did.  A few notes:

1.) That blue filter in the first movie made all the difference.  The Cullens are kind of weird looking without it.  Their hazel-colored contacts, MAJORLY CREEPY in this movie and not at all realistic looking.

2.) Dakota Fanning was amazing.  Minus the fact that she too was wearing blood red contacts that look like she spilled ketchup in her eyes.

3.) Rosalie's blonde wig?  So eighties.

4.) The wolf graphics were really well done.  Especially when they are transitioning from human to werewolf.  Seamless.  They definitely gave the appearance of a supernatural animal.

5.) Did anyone else notice that in the beginning two scenes with both Edward/Bella together, he never really looks at her?

6.) The story line seemed kind of choppy to me, but then again, that always seems to be the case when you make a movie from a book.

Overall, I'd give it 3.5 out of 5 stars.  Definitely worth seeing if you're a Twi-hard, but for me personally I prefer the first movie.  But, I've read mixed opinions/reviews about the movie so you'll have to go see it for yourself!

you capture: sunrise/sunset.

Okay, I'm a bum.  A total bum.  Not only did the sun not shine this week, I definitely did not wake up in time/make it home from work in time to even catch a glimpse of the sun either rising or setting.  And when looking through my archives for something I could remotely pass off as something, I was disappointed to find that I rarely have a camera handy at those moments.  Apparently I only snap photos in bright sunlight, during gloomy, rainy days, or when it's pitch-black. 

So today we have a GUEST photographer - the best man in our wedding!  He actually snapped this photo of Adam and I last summer while we were driving the boat home from Kelley's Island.  I love love LOVE this photo (it's on our mantel I love it that much) and so I thought I'd share it. 

Check out other photographers that actually captured a sunrise/sunset this week!

okay twi-hards.

Who's ready for 12:01am tonight??  Cause I know I am!

 

wordless wedneday: kalahari nights.

Weekend getaway at Kalahari Water Resort in Sandusky, Ohio.

holiday deals: 20% off at gap!

Take 20% off your Gap purchase until 1/30/2010!

save the date magnets? CHECK!

I have to brag.  Because I could possibly have the MOST FABULOUS Save the Date magnets EVER thanks to eliza grace design!  Seriously, look at this:

I LOVELOVELOVE it!  If you have any design needs, be sure to check out eliza grace design - she just gave my bridesmaid Lauren's blog a makeover and it is fantastic!

you capture: real life

WARNING: MY REAL LIFE ISN'T ACTUALLY THAT EXCITING.

I struggled with this one and ended up capturing a few of the things that never change day-to-day in my life.

 

For more you capture photos, click here!

i. am. mortified.

Seriously, mortified.

I admit it.  I read everyone's horror stories about taking their kids to doctor appointments.  And I giggle to myself.  Cause really, how bad could it really be?

I'm so sorry for giggling at you all.

Really, I am.

Adam and I had to take Ricki to the vet yesterday for his senior exam (yup, he's AARP qualified at 8 years old).  Usually I plop him up on the table and he freezes.  Stands absolutely still as they examine him and give him his shots.  Scared stiff or something.  I don't mind though because he's quiet and well-behaved and we get a 10% discount because he's so good.

Well, I put him up on the table yesterday and he didn't freeze.  He started pawing me and whining to get down.  That should've been a sign.  To grab him and run.  And attempt the vet visit another day.  Cause things just got worse from there.

The vet looked at his teeth.  Lots of crying and whining took place.

The vet looked at his eyes.  Or tried to.  It's hard to see when the dog keeps closing his eyes on purpose.

They had to take a blood sample for his heartworm test.  It took THREE vet assistants and SIX tries to get enough blood to run the test.  Ricki was freaking out, thrashing and crying.  BEFORE THEY EVEN TOUCHED HIM WITH THE NEEDLE.  They finally had to take him out of the room because he was worse with Adam and I right there.

Quick bordetella shot to the nose.  More whining.

A quick break while we all try to regain our composure.  Ricki's down on the floor at this point and tries to make a daring escape through a cracked doorway.

Vet tries to look at Ricki's ears, more whining and head thrashing.

Time for the urine test.  The dog who claims he has to go to the bathroom 80 times again (including at 4am) will NOT pee.  Seriously.  No bush/tree/plant was deemed worthy enough to be marked.

And then he proceeded to bark and whine loudly as we attempted to pay.

Needless to say no 'good behavior discount' was redeemed for this visit.  Grumble.