Joe, please don't leave again!

I'm not going to appologize for being behind on writing I'm merely going to explain to you how I spent my week.

Let's see.... Joe went out of town for work on Monday morning not to return until late Thursday night. At first I thought, cool, I can have the bed to myself, watch cheesy TV without fear of mocking, that was not how this plan played out.



Monday night I realized started a new season of TV shows, mainly House, but there were a couple other cheesy shows that I'll get to in a moment. So I got home, thankful for an accident free house from Sophie. Settled down on the living room couch with my Totino's Pizza and House on the TV. Great episode byt the way! No spoilers from me, just a real good episode! Once that ended I decided to go and read a little. I'm currently reading Shoe Addicts Annonymous. GREAT book!! It's really funny and well written! I was going to get in bed all comfy like... Yeah, Sophie peed on the comforter... So instead of relaxing I had to change the sheets and take the comforter off. More of a process than I intended when going to relax and read. Well the fun, doesn't stop there. Come bedtime, Sophie started barking and staring into the hallway like there was someone there. There was not. All doors were locked. So I started off with turning the Living room light off all the way. I had it dimmed a bit since when I'm home alone I like a little comforting light from another room. So I rolled over and went back to sleep. She started at it again. This time I thought, ok I'll shut the bedroom doors so she can't see into any other rooms. Rolled over and went back to sleep. She went at it AGAIN. This time I assumed she must be hearing something, so I turned the radio on. Rolled over and went back to sleep. She continued AGAIN. So this time I thought fine. I'll turn the light on, so you can see clearly, whatever it is you are barking at and realize you are cooler than it, thus should not bark. This seemed to be the ticket cause when I rolled back over to sleep at 1:30, she followed suit.



I got home to yet another accident free night. I ate my dinner while watching the other shows I TiVo'ed from Monday night... Cheese and Cheesier. I watched faithfully One Tree Hill it's entire run, thought Monday night's episode will be my last. It has been horrible and it's just getting worse. I hate when a show is dragged on beyond it's time. Doesn't end well. Anyone an ER fan? 2 seasons too long! So we watched our TV shows, then went to go outside and play only to find that Sophie had not had an accident free day. She decided to pee on the doormat by the back door. This I'm not as upset about because it's A only really for decoration, and B can fit in the washer and dryer, something my comforter cannot. So that night we go to bed and the barking begins again. Thank goodness I learned from Monday night. I started with turning the light on Tuesday night. This worked. I was even able to turn the light off in the middle of the night so that it didn't have to be on all night.



Tuesday night I got the amazing news that Mom and Dad had smoked a whole ham just for me!! So on my way home I stopped to pick up this amazing gift! Wednesday night is my FAVORITE night of the week! So You Think You Can Dance is on and it's followed by one of the best shows of all time GLEE!! Happiness for 2 hours straight. This was a good sleeping night too. We all managed to get good sleep and I also believe Sophie was truly accident... oh wait.. nope she wasn't. That's right...



Thursday was a super day. I woke up feeling hungover, though I hadn't had a drop of alcohol. Then I got to go to the dentist. A place I normally don't mind. My dentist however got a new hygenist and let me tell you, I hope she is gone by the time I go back in 6 months. Lectures, I do not need. Tell me once and at 27, I'll do with it what I want. You certainly don't need to repeat yourself and poke me with your sharp tools just to prove your point. I get it already. AGAIN, I'm 27 and able to take in words and comprehend them, and choose to do with them what I want. I have been going there for 10 years... you have worked there for less than 6 months...



After leaving the dentist, I still felt hungover and then a little aggravated, so after a yummy lunch of leftover smoked ham, I took a nap! So as you can see not much time to blog.



I promise something fun to talk about this weekend though. It will not revolve around Sophie. I promise. She is sweet, but she has taken over my life these last few weeks!!



Happy Day!



Lisa

New Book..

To me books are like the best things EVER! I buy them and read them and love them forever!! I have been touched by many authors, but I'm always looking for a new one.

I needed a little light heartedness so I started reading The Waitress by Melissa Nathan, only to find out 30 minutes later that I had already read the book! I loved it, but it would have to be a realllly reallly really good book for me to read a book twice.

So then I went down to my library, yes I have a makeshift library in a walkin closet downstairs, to find another book, and I started second guessing what I had or had not read. So I chose to go buy a book! I bought Shoe Addicts Anonymous by Beth Harbison. So far it's a really good read and I can relate to it really well!

I had a long day at work, mostly cause I was tired beyond belief after working on the deck all weekend, but it could be that I also have a snoring husband and dog! Yup Sophie snores! I think we all can assume that Joe snores, but seriously... Sophie sounds like a man snoring. Last night was the first time she has pulled this trick out of her sleeve and hopefully it will be the last! I like my sleep! I can do without much, but sleep is certainly not one of them!!

Well off to a lovely dinner made by my lovely husband and then we are going to watch a lovely Iron Chef marathon!! Fun night!!

Happy Day!

Lisa

Am I invisible??

So, I left the house to get some more stain and to get a new miracle brush for the deck, and I felt like I might be invisible!

I left my driveway and was driving down the street only to almost get hit by some teenagers who think a stop sign is just for fun! i'm pretty sure I left skidmarks on the road stopping to avoid that collision.

I then got on 165 and was just driving along when the car next to me signals, showing they have an intent to get in my lane... Apparently they didn't mind that I was in it cause they came right on over. Avoided but annoyed...

I then left Lowe's after picking up my supplies and was using the far right turn lane to then get in the far right lane once my turn was complete, well the couple next to me decided when they turned they didn't want to get in the lane that is meant for them to turn into and they came right on into my lane, and right in front of me!

Seriously, Am I invisible????

Happy Day!

Lisa

What a Week!

I have been so busy. Any spare time has been spent with either Sophie or working on staining/waterproofing the deck (a task I never expected to take this long!)

First let's start with Sophie. She seems to be enjoying our house. She spends her days playing with Kahlua, emptying the toy boxes, and chasing the neighbor's dog though the fence. She does occasionally nap, but she is more of a go go goer until bed time. Last night I had to force her and Kahlua to stop playing so she would settle down for bed! I will make the decision this week as to whether or not she will be a permanent part of our household!!

Now, the deck. I guess I either A: underestimated the time it took to stain, or B: underestimated the size of my deck!! I think it's a little of both, plus when you add in hand cramps and sunburn it adds time on to your project. I have been working on all the pickets and railings on the inside of the deck, and Dad has been handling all of the ladder work pieces (he's so nice!!!) After about 1 week we have finished almost all of the pickets on the inside and ladder side, and I'm going to attempt to tackle the flat surfaces of the deck, landing and stairs tomorrow! I am ready for this one to be done. Thursday I decided to put on Suntan lotion, where I could reach... This became the major point seeing as I couldn't reach my whole back and now I have sunburn marks in the form of fingertips from where I was unable to reach with the sunscreen. I didn't think I couldn't reach that much but just ask my back, enough was missed for it to A: look weird and B: hurt! Lesson learned!

I have really enjoyed having a project though to focus on. It keeps me from doing stupid stuff, and actually accomplishing something. I think the next project is going to be A: painting Joe's TV room, and B: redoing the raised planter I have outback that is slowly crumbling away...

Well, let's see what else fun has happened this week??? OH YEAH!! My (kitten) friend at work, Thumbelina, got adopted within hours of going on the adoption floor. She is preciousness bottled into a kitten. Seriously. She is polydactyl which means she has thumbs, and the extra finger or two!! It's not a deformity, it's just a rare occurence in nature. It's what Hemmingway's cats had. In fact they are often referred to as "Hemmingway cats." She is the sweetest thing ever. She had the most curious face. She was always interested in what you were doing, or saying. when it came time for loving you could always count on her. I'm happy she found a home and so quick!! YAY Thumbelina!!

Joe got Beatles Rock Band today. We have been playing it most of the evening, but I had to take a break. I'm not the best at it and I appreciate Joe's patience for letting me play with him. I get frustrated when I suck it up, and then I lose my beat and it's all downhill from there.... Joe on the other hand is AMAZING!!! He is soo good on drums. I think the first two songs he played on EXPERT he got 5 GOLD stars!! He's a Rock Star in my eyes!!!

Well I'm off to finish up some laundry and relax so that I am well rested to finish the deck tomorrow!! I got a new tool that is AMAZING and will make the last parts I have left fly by!!

Happy Day!!

Lisa

PS Pictures to come on my next post... Mom has been the photographer for most of the project so mine are all at the very early stages of the deck project!!

Sophie's day at home...

As I left for work this morning, a sweet girl was sad on the other side of the door. I heard a little whining, but knew she will be fine. And she was, that is until Joe left. She then cried and scratched at the door. We will work on our goodbyes more over the next few days.

Mom and Dad went over to check on the girls today, and they were sure happy to see them. Kay suntanned as usual on the deck. That girl just loves the sun!! While Sophie hung out in the yard with Mom and Dad. It looks like a couple accidents happened in the house, but I'll take it. Shoot I'd piddle on my first day home alone too! We will work on getting our routines set so that we can all be happy! Two Two may not have been so happy about Mom and Dad's trip over cause when they left, they shut all doors leading to carpeted rooms, which is where Two has some pretty cool napping/hiding spots!! She'll be fine. She is resourceful!!

I can't wait to see them all tonight! I look forward to playing in the yard with all the girls and maybe even get some yardwork/deckwork done. That deck's not going to stain itself now is it??!!

I worked at Sticky Fingers today, and I'm so not used to sitting still this long. At the Shelter I'm lucky to sit still for my half hour lunch! There's so much to do and so much to see!! Here I have glued my butt to the seat as best I could, and with the help of my iPod managed to make it through the silence of the day. It's like a ghost town here. There's only a handful of people in the office today so it's been even that much quieter!! Though it's been real nice to see some of my good Sticky friends!!

Hope you are having a great day! More about Sophie's second night later on tonight or possibly tomorrow AM!

Have a safe and happy holiday weekend!

Happy Day!

Lisa

I'd like to introduce....

Sophie! She is my foster baby from the Charleston Animal Society. She is a sweet girl who in the confines of the shelter became increasingly shy and scared of those she did not know. This was hindering her going up for adoption. Well, I thought she was the sweetest thing, and so I decided to see if they would be interested in me fostering her to help her become a little more socialized. When she first came into the shelter we thought she was a boy because we saw her tail tucked so tightly between her legs, that we thought that was her boy parts!

Sophie is an English Setter mix, and she is 1 1/2 years old. She is extremely sweet, and to date has not shown that she is a barker. She is full of energy!

She came home with me today after an appointment at the groomers. She had horribly matted fur behind her ears and she needed some professional assistance. She LOVED the car ride. She laid in the back seat at first and then with astonishing grace she moved to the front seat and curled up into a ball and looked oh so sweet! When we got home I let her out in the backyard and she ran all around smelling things and running and running! I then thought, she seemed comfortable enough to go and bring Kahlua out! So I went upstairs and got Kay. They smelled each other face to face and face to butt for quite sometime and then I got them out in the yard chasing toys and each other!

Mom and Dad came over today to help me get started on the waterproofing/staining project that is my deck! By the time they got here Sohpie seemed to lose all shyness. I have yet to see her with her tail between her legs. She loved meeting Mom, Dad and Joe. She enjoys the dogs that live next door and runs along the fence with them. I'm hoping my neighbor doesn't mind this! She thinks Two Two is quite interesting, but Two Two thinks she is big and new. Give Two some time and she will be in love with Miss Sophie!

Here's a little showing of how the stain looks on the deck. The right has been stained and the left not. It will be a big project in the end, but it will look great once it's complete!

Sophie and Kahlua switched between playing and "helping" Dad and I stain the deck! They are cute and seem to like each other very much! This is good news, cause hopefully Sophie can become a part of our family permanently. She would be a great addition and give Kahlua a good dog friend to play with.

Food has been an interesting situation here today. So far I haven't seen Sophie eat any of the dog food that I have put out for her, though Kahlua has eaten it all. She has turned down a Peanut Butter filled Kong, as did Kay. It took three tries of giving her her big bone for her to take it and eat it, though Kahlua did try and sneak it away once when she wasn't looking (I got it back from her though!) Then came treats... She doesn't quite know how to sit on command. I have been trying all day, but she tends to get her treat anyway. Well tonight I got her to sit!! It was AWESOME!! Though, I'm not sure if it was a fluke or if she sat out of boredom, but we'll find out next time she does something worthy of a treat. For dinner tonight Mom, Dad, Joe and I had chili dogs for dinner, well one poorly placed spoon toppled onto the floor, though first grazing the side of Sophie. Did I mention she just came from the groomer today??!! So while I was cleaning her side off of chili, Kahlua took care of the floor for me. Sophie still has a little showing of the chili on her, but I think overall she will be ok!

What a lovely day!! I am enjoying our new addition, Kahlua, Sophie and I went on a walk around the neighborhood. Kay and Sophie are two different walkers. Kahlua is of the Walk, Sniff, Walk, Sniff, Walk, Sniff variety. Sophie is of the let's keep walking this is fun. Come on let's go. I like walking. What was that???? So, it was fun mixing the two styles. Hopefully we can find a happy medium over time.

We are now going to settle down for the night and watch Sunshine Cleaning, and hoping for an incident free night of good sleep for all!

Happy Day!

Lisa