59/365 - nothing ever goes where it's supposed to.

February 28, 2011

This is why I'll never be a good house keeper. The drawer where my colored pencils actually go is like.... 5 steps away from where I put them. Why do I do this? What possesses me? Really?

58/365 - cemetery tree

February 27, 2011

We had a good day.

57/365 - zoom zoom

February 26, 2011

This weekend ROCKED.

Be looking forward to more derby related posts. I am thinking about giving this a try. ;)

56/365 - a fridge can tell you a lot about a person.

February 25, 2011

Lots of interesting things here... Letters from Jerry, Nanny's funeral pamphlet, and so on... zoom for details. ;)

55/365 - cupid's still here.

February 24, 2011

I've been enjoying the cute little window decals for every holiday. Makes me feel like I "decorate". And it's cheerful. :)

54/365 - this actually happened.

February 23, 2011

There are really no words... except I took this picture to send to my landlord after Todd's foot went through the floor while using the bathroom. More tiles are loose, and no, you don't need to tell me the underlying problems that caused this. I know what they are, and yes it is horrible, and honestly I am just thankful we do not own this house.
With that being said, I feel so bad that things like this happen and our landlords have to come fix it. They are so, so good about being there when things go wrong with the house (washing machine giving out, ceiling fan motor burning out, the roof leaking into the house, the kitchen sink not having any water pressure because of corroded pipes or something, etc), so we see a lot of our landlords, more so than I've ever seen of any landlord in the past (considering none of our landlords ever came around, Ever, for anything). Funny thing is, they are unlike most landlords, and are extremely nice & understanding and I don't mind having them around at all.

But I can honestly say I love living in this house, despite it's age and quirks (or faults, whichever you prefer). It's tiny, but it's brought us closer. It's taught me how to be a bit more organized, how to consolidate my belongings, and get rid of things I don't need.

It's also taught me how to sit sideways on the toilet so I don't fall into a deep, dark abyss, or portal to the underworld... that just happens to be in a vital part of my bathroom.

The happy ending to this story is they are thinking about hiring an outside contractor to come in and re-do the entire bathroom! I am praying SO hard that they decide to put in a bathtub! A pretty, cheap, fiberglass shower/bathtub combo so I can get home from work and relax in a bubble bath just like I used to.

God, I miss having a bathtub.

53/365 - pseudo-repeat. (sorry)

February 22, 2011

I was laying in bed and realized I'd forgotten to take my picture. So this is what you get. Cell phone picture with horrible flash and slight editing. lol.
At least you can see how my tattoo is healing.

52/365 - Today. Was. Amazing.

February 21, 2011

Thermostat didn't turn on all day long! I had the doors open and the warm winds were blowing ever-so-lovingly through my little home. :) It was such a wonderful little taste of spring that.... today I left for work and completely forgot my jacket and froze to death. I can't believe less than 24 hours later there can be such a temperature shift. Crazy.

Anyway. I'm itching for warmer weather, playing outside and friends around fires.

51/365 - the collection grows

February 20, 2011

Been falling a little behind in my posting. I'm still really enjoying the project though. :) Inspires creativity.

50/365 - so, i'm in love with this.

February 19, 2011

Finally.

Kind of can't wait to get more.

PS - Don't tell Sylvia.

49/365 - the chain

February 18, 2011

Sometimes I swing with the kids.

banging out a happy little note

I just wanted to say... that everything is going to be just fine.

Everything will work itself out. Life will get easier... better. We will get what we deserve, eventually.

I say this because I (want to) feel optimistic. The house is clean. I'm becoming a more organized adult. I'm learning little tips, hints, and shortcuts from the wonderful people in my life.

Work is getting better. Got a great evaluation today and I'm feeling good about it. I really needed an upper when it came to the work situation.... so yay.

I feel like I'm coming into my own. I feel like I'm learning about who this Becky person really is... or could be... or could become. Or even who she has been all along.

Well, I'm going to stop getting all existential on you and get some sleep. Tomorrow's Friday and it's been a long, busy, up-early-every-morning kind of week. And I went to the dentist. But that's okay. I love getting my teeth cleaned.

The point is... nothing is really wrong. That's something to celebrate and be thankful for. We're healthy and happy.

Ben turns three next month! 3! That's 21 in dog years!

48/365 - two for one!

February 17, 2011

The Grand Tour ;)

47/365 - our special place.

February 16, 2011

This husky pup was my Valentine's gift from Todd. ;) 

This is also a section of our bedroom, all nice & clean.

Here's the other side, so you can see how our room is arranged.

I'm giving you a tour of our little house. ;)

46/365 - just a little section of my life.

February 15, 2011

Working on  making the wall in my studio look interesting and inspiring. :) I haven't made a great deal of progress.

45/365 - romantic dinner for two :)

February 14, 2011

Here is my lovely husband enjoying his Bangers & Mash,

The kitchen table was cleaned off for eating to honor the event!

Look at his happy face. <3

He got me a giant Husky dog to cuddle & a bag of Dove chocolates.

I love him.

44/365 - gotcha!

February 13, 2011

Hey. We went for a photo trip Sunday. It was fun. I love downtown New Bern.

43/365 - todd is weird.

February 12, 2011

Todd doesn't like to have his picture taken. He pretty much goes crazy anytime I point a camera at him. Silly boy.

42/365 - i totally made this.

February 11, 2011

whew. There was this 'heart decorating' contest, so I helped make (or completely made) this amazing light up heart for one of the students. It was fun and the kids enjoyed it. Sorry this picture is so horrible, but there's really no making it look any better, so here you go. My photo of the day. 

41/365 - baking party!

February 10, 2011

Me & Adrienne made enough cupcakes and cookies to feed a small army Thursday night. A small army of crazy, sugar-rushed children.

40/365 - don't be blue.

February 9, 2011

39/365 - possum living

February 8, 2011

34-38/365(whew, i've fallen behind.)

Thursday, February 3, 2011

I made these Turtle cookies. They were underdone. Meh.

Friday, February 4, 2011

Sat around the house and did a bunch of nothing Friday night. I think. I went to the grocery store after work in the cold, horrible rain.

Saturday. February 5, 2011

Adrienne and I went over to the tattoo place again (to see if he finally had my stencil ready and he did not) and they now have a PARROT! I'd love to work with him... 

Also, I made a big old pot of chili and invited some friends over, but only Adrienne made it. It was yummy. 

Sunday, February 6, 2011

I went to bed early because I was feeling a bit off. Weird feelings in my stomach, just... off. My feelings were spot on, because I woke up Monday morning throwing up and have been sick all day.

Monday, February 7, 2011

and.... I'm sick again. Ugh. Cuss word.

33/365 - F.

February 2, 2011

I'm thinking about getting that 'F' turned into a 'T'. Yes, the camera is actually a Nikon F2, but... the T would be a sweet little way of slipping in something about Todd. Or would that be stupid? At least it wouldn't be his name....

32/365 - painting something.

February 1, 2011

Well, this was definitely an interesting start to the new month! Adrienne and I ended up helping paint a tattoo parlor! I didn't have my camera with me to take any pictures of that actually happening, so here's a picture of one of my paintings instead.

for me.

What do you think?