Snip Snip

I cut my hair yesterday. It was getting entirely too long and I felt like it was just blah. No style really because it was at a wierd in-between stage. Plus, I was printing photos from last summer when my hair was shorter and I just like it better short. I think I am getting to old to have longer hair. It just doesn't look nice on me anymore. So short hair for me again. I am happy with the cut overall although I would have much preferred to have it done by Timea. But I can't justify a plane ticket for a haircut so this will have to do!

Funny Words

"I only have long-sleeve pants in my drawer. I need some of my short-sleeve pants."

"Stop sign, stop sign, stop sign!"

Quote #1: This was said by the youngest small human in my house yesterday morning after he was instructed to go to his room and get dressed for the day.

Quote #2: This was said by me, in an increasingly frantic voice, yesterday evening after we had taken the small humans to their mom's house. My big human was driving and also trying to type something on his phone and I had observed a stoplight in front of us that had turned red and stopped cars. I wanted to say "red light" but for some reason, those two words had escaped my brain at that moment. The above quote was all I could get out.

Facebook

O.K., I caved and signed up. I am still trying to figure it out. I like a lot of the features but it is freakin' hard to find people on it! And apparently it is more popular in Norway than myspace since all my friends from there have a facebook page. So if you have a facebook account and you can figure out how to find me, send me a friend invite.

Checklist

Enclosed porch to enjoy quiet evenings outside? CHECK

Big yard for the small humans to run around in? CHECK

Garage? CHECK, sort of. There's a garage but it isn't connected to the house.

More than 3 bedrooms? CHECK

Bigger dining room? CHECK

In the small humans' school districts? CHECK

Reasonable rent? CHECK

Wow, it sounds almost perfect. Except it's not in a neighborhood. Big decisions...

Me and Addi

I finally snagged this picture off of Timi's myspace. My favorite picture so far of me and Addison. She was in such a good mood that night even though she was only 1 month old exactly.

I heart Timi

Lauri (arms with brown sleeves) and older girl small human are trying to decorate the gazebo for Lauri's wedding later that afternoon. Timi decides that it is time to limbo and encourages older boy small human and younger girl small human to limbo with her. Kevin captures it all on film. Timi and I joked that weekend that it was like there were five small humans instead of four.

Maya Bay

I have been thinking recently about trips that I want to take and I want to go back to Thailand again. This time I want to take my big human with me. And I want to go back to this place. It was so amazing. This picture does not do justice to how peaceful and quiet this area was, even with all the other tourists there. I loved every second of my trip.

My big human

He's hairy, but I love him.


Especially when I catch sight of a gem like this:

I'm selfish

And I want more people living here that I know.

Job for Tales from a Former Michgander:

Recruitment Specialist
Charlottesville, VACrutchfield needs a highly talented, experienced HR professional to join our Human Resources team. As Crutchfield's Recruitment Specialist, you will manage our recruitment, application, interviewing, and hiring processes. This position requires the proven ability to attract, hire, and retain the best people for our unique company culture. Experience in recruiting for professional and technical positions a plus.

Job for Blaaahhhg:

Copywriters
Charlottesville, VAAre you a movie buff or music fan? Want to have fun learning about the latest audio/video gear and then writing about it for Crutchfield's award-winning catalog and websites? We are looking for seasoned writers with an interest in, and aptitude for, writing about electronics for a general audience. Responsibilities include researching and writing product presentations, articles, blog postings and more. The work is fast-paced, and the environment friendly. A positive attitude and the ability to work successfully within a team are required. This full-time position at our Charlottesville headquarters involves regular weekday hours, plus occasional overtime during deadlines. When applying, please include a cover letter, resume, and writing samples.

Oh and the bonus I would get for them hiring you guys would be cool too.

This picture made me cry.

Are you linked? I am!

You gotta get a linkedin account. It's like myspace for grownups. Not many people were on it before, especially from Andrews but now there are a lot more people with profiles. For those of you job-hunting (hint hint for blaaahhhg and tales from a former michanger), this is a great way to get your name out there. The large human in my house got a couple of calls from head hunters just in the past few weeks from his profile. If you want more info, just ask!

oh and this

I can't wait until next year so I can eat the top of this cake. I hope it tastes as good as it did that night.

It's been over two months...

and I am still entranced by the pictures of our wedding day.

The one in the middle, with the look of disgust on her face.

She's only three months old and she already has this much attitude. God, I love that kid!

Look with your eyes not with your hands

Yesterday, the small humans and I had to take some things to the big human that were left at home and he needed for his day at work. He works in a building on the downtown mall which is a mainly pedestrian mall except for two streets that allow traffic to cross over. Luckily for the big human, his office is on the corner of one of those cross streets otherwise he would have been outta luck for getting that stuff because yesterday the thought of corraling four small humans through downtown traffic to take the big human peanut butter and a laptop was somehow not appealing to me.

Anyways, after he graciously came downstairs to retrieve said items, I was slowly crossing over the downtown mall and I looked to my left to make sure I wasn't about to hit a pedestrian(they have the right of way). I saw a georgeous specimen running shirtless towards my vehicle. I increased my speed to get out of his way and he proceeded to turn down the side street behind the Minner(my minivan for those not in the know) and wave at me. Huh. Ahhhh, it was my friend who I had not seen in quite some time. I stopped and rolled down the window and proceeded to have a brief conversation. We said our goodbyes and parted ways. As I drove away and started fielding questions from the small humans, I involuntarily giggled at the brief but inappropriate thoughts that had started to enter my brain before I recognized my friend and remembered two things that ensured that those thoughts would never be fulfilled:

1. I'm married therefore I must look with my eyes and not with my hands.

2. My hot shirtless friend thinks my husband is hot too.

Will Power

High point of the day: Waking up at 4:30 AM and arriving at the gym at 5:00 AM. And actually getting a good workout.

Low point of the day: Hiding in the bathroom eating a homemade chocolate chip cookie because I had already told the small humans that they were not allowed to have any until after dinner.

Can I get this on a T-shirt please?