Just Jesh...
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From Buckets, to Braces, to the Thirties?
Jul 16th
When I was about two, my Dad was washing the car in the driveway, and my little brain told me to climb into the bucket of suds. I don’t really remember doing this, I only remember the story and the pictures. Was it a moment of cuteness or just plain squirreliness?
Time moved on, everyone grew older and I moved out of the bucket and into a full set of braces. Junior and High school came and went and I somehow ended up at the ripe age of 21. I was living on my own, in a different state and away from my family. I always looked forward to 21. Not because I could drink legally…hell, I was drinking way before I turned 21! I felt like 21 was a fair age to be considered a fully functioning adult. Little did I know at the time. Now, nine long years later, 21 seems so young, and yes, even innocent.
Everyone says that your life begins in your thirties. Things start to get better, your life grows in different ways and you change. I wasn’t quite sure how I would feel about turning 30. Up until about 29.5, I really didn’t think about it.
The last year in my twenties wasn’t exactly a picnic. So many things happened for me personally and one event specifically changed my life forever. So when I reached the halfway point in my 29th year, I welcomed the thought of becoming 30.
It’s been a week and a day since my 30th birthday and oddly enough, I do feel a little different. I feel like I have turned a corner in my life. I went through all the experiences that a person should go through in his or her twenties. I tempted fate, I laughed, and I cried. I spent time with people I love, and people that drove me crazy. I witnessed life coming into the world, I witnessed life leaving this world.
Now, I look back and realize that my life won’t begin at 30, I’ve already lived and it will only get better.
Cloudy Days and Basketball Saturdays
Mar 21st
To what do you all owe the pleasure of TWO posts within 24 hours you ask? Well, I’m trying.
I figure if I get my three posts in early, I’ll meet my goal. So, here goes…
I live for March (among other things, but stay with me here.) I LOVE basketball. I love the fanfare, the competition, heart, dedication, and everything else that goes along with it. So, when March comes around, I’m prepared to be camped out on the couch for several days, relishing in the CBS goodness.
March turns into April which then introduces two new NCAA basketball championship teams. One men’s team, one women’s team. Last year I could not have asked for a better outcome. My Kansas University Jayhawks were the men’s national champs. Even better, the Tennessee Lady Vols also won a national championship. I’m certain that this year will not produce the same results, but a girl can always hope.
So while basketball is on the TV machine, being productive is on the brain. BA is outside with the dogs, chopping up tree limbs that have fallen throughout the winter. Kitchen cabinets and trim work need to be painted, the yard needs more work, the house needs to be cleaned, laundry needs to be done, the basement needs to be cleaned out, and errands need to be run.
Guess I better make something of this day, other than generating a basketball coma.
Laziness, pure laziness!
Mar 21st
September 28, 2008? Seriously? I am a major slacker, for sure. This is what happens at 3:09AM when I am unable to sleep. Might be the two cups of coffee that I drank around 9:30 or 10:00 earlier in the evening. I’ve made some minor changes to the site. I believe that I enjoy configuring it and changing it around more than actually writing. Rearranging my blog reminds me of rearranging my room as a kid. I LOVED to move my room around and make changes. Those changes always made me feel in control and different for a while.
So…since September, a few things have happened. Let’s see if I can create a mini multi and pack everything into one little post. Just to get everyone caught up.
> I received my Associates Degree in Business! Huge accomplishment for me because it took me a long time to get there. However, now I am working towards my Bachelors degree in business with an emphasis on e-commerce/business.
> Our little dog Garbo almost died! She’s OK now though. 
> BA and I attempted to conceive in December but we were not successful. We plan to try again later in the spring.
> We elected a new President! YEAH! Yes we did!
> My Dad was diagnosed with prostate cancer in January/February. He had surgery and thankfully the cancer was contained so there will not be any chemo or radiation. This is great news!
> The Kansas University Men’s basketball team won the regular season Big 12 Championship. w00t!
> And sadly, my favorite TV show has come to an end. The L Word has come to a conclusion after six great seasons!
That’s pretty much it…thrilling right?
I must set a goal for myself. I pledge to post at least once a week for the next month. That isn’t too difficult of a goal. If I can’t do it, I give up. 
It has been a good weekend.
Sep 28th
We didn’t do much, just hung around the house and did some chores. I mowed the lawn and we ran some errands.
Today, we hung around the house and watched Football. Finally, the Chiefs won a game. I can’t believe that it’s been since October of last year that they have won a game.
I worked on a paper and a Power Point presentation for one of my classes too.
Tonight, we’re drinking some Gnarly Head wine and watching television. We’re lazy bums I suppose. However, Dexter and Californication begin tonight and I’m stoked to see both. They are great shows.
Ah, and I have another Tina Fey moment. She was on Saturday Night Live. She was playing Palin again and it was classic. She’s perfect.
Anyway… more soon… of worthy content I hope.
Tina Fey, You are my hero.
Sep 22nd
I love Tina Fey and her ability to create such humor. Mean Girls? Loved it! 30 Rock? One of my favorite shows! So last night, I was elated when she won an Emmy for Best Actress.
I was reading an article about the event and she mentioned that she didn’t really want to impersonate Sarah Palin on the season opener of Saturday Night Live. Eventually, Lorne Michaels wore her down and she gave in. In my opinion, her impersonation was near perfect.
A small article on MSNBC discussed the Emmy win, as well as a reference to her skit as Sarah Palin. Here is a snippet of the article.
“While Gov. Palin herself reportedly enjoyed the impersonation, John McCain advisor Carly Fiorina called Fey’s portrayal “sexist.” So what did Tina think about that response? Apparently, not much.”
“I saw one lady trying to form a thought that it was sexist on the news but she didn’t get it together, probably because she was a lady and she was dumb,” Fey said. “Wait is that sexist?”
And for this Tina Fey, is why I love you!
