Archive for April, 2007
Apr
30
Posted by Scraps
Do you know I managed to get everything on today’s to-do list done, and then some? Because, wonder of wonders, I got puppy snuggles as well! lol
My boss has a new dog: a Yorkinese named Otis that he procured from two winos down in Carabelle. Best story beginning ever. But Otis is just the cutest bit of fluff ever to grace to optical nerves, very quiet, and very obedient, even at 10 weeks. It’ll be great fun having him around the office, I’m sure!
Dinner tonight was fabulous! There were nine in attendance and it really was exactly what I wanted: a group of friends all hanging out together, conversations flowing, swirling and occasionally intersecting into just the most wonderful evening I could have imagined. Granted, I had hoped a few more friends could have made it, but life happens and I am more than thankful for those that could make it. I hope everyone had as much fun as I did!
Apr
29
Posted by Scraps
1. Get up, shower, and dress in the very cute outfit purchased Sunday afternoon.
2. Make it to work on time if at all possible.
3. Do work while answering questions about why I am wearing a tiara.
4. Remember to put new registration sticker on license plate.
5. At 4:24pm turn 31.
6. Celebrate again at 5:24pm because I was actually born in the central time zone.
7. Refresh hair, makeup, etc.
8. Have fabulous dinner with friends and family at Rice Bowl.
9. Make it home in time for Heroes at 9pm (preferred but optional if merriment persists at dinner).
10. Fall into bed happy to have survived another year in fabulous style despite various road-bumps on the way.
Apr
27
Posted by Scraps
So I set this deadline for myself, which happens to be this coming Tuesday, which I will not say much more about til that actual day, but anyway: suffice it to say this only reinforces how much I don’t know about internet technology. I was shocked to get as far as I did with this program I actually had to install and the database I had to create, but was denied when I tried to actually test the software. It worked only half-way, and of course the error is totally PEBCAK.
And yes, I disappeared for a couple of days. It was bound to happen. Wednesday I had a dinner guest and then practically fell straight into bed once my company departed and last night I hit that brick wall that had been looming on the horizon. I knew it was there but I was still a smidge surprised at the fact that I hit it (totally ignoring the fact that last weekend’s travel meant I had no downtime from the week and that the first three evenings this week were incredibly busy as well). Tonight I was almost back to ‘normal’ which is good, because Anniversary is tomorrow. I’m only going for the day, though, and will use Sunday to veg out and (hopefully) get my head above water with the aforementioned issues.
Apr
24
Posted by Scraps
Working around the apartment tonight, trying to get everything back to ‘normal’ or better after missing the weekend and assorted purchase-scattering. Ergo, no real time for an entry. Catch ya tomorrow!
Apr
23
Posted by Scraps
And I put it together all by myself.
I officially <3 IKEA.
So… well, where to begin about the road trip. First of all, there’s nothing like driving through downtown Atlanta at 10:30 at night. Traffic was still visible, but those beautiful buildings shining in the night were worth the hassle. Of course, Palmie was most happy to see the Marriott and was really wishing it was already August. Keep in mind that as we drive through Atlanta we’re listening to Tenacious D… it was a rather surreal experience.
Saturday started early after maybe five hours of sleep (it was very much like a slumber party) with breakfast at a spot of ‘local color’ followed by the drive to Cleveland, GA to indulge our inner 5-year-olds at Babyland General. We all agreed that being there as adults was much better than if we had gone as children. The bad jokes and puns were just way too funny to have flown over our younger heads. After that we headed to Helen, GA for lunch at the Troll Tavern (you must try the Helen of Troll frozen cocktail) then strolling through the shops. We ended our travels back in Dahlonega at Consolodated Gold Mines where we panned for gold, took a tour of the mine, and grubbed for gems. It was fun in a kitschy kind of way, but I don’t think we’ll need to do that particular stop again.
Part 2 we’ll save for tomorrow I think.
