Thursday, July 31, 2008

More weekend recreation










Besides important housework there is also important work like: eating cherries on your deck, drinking Stella (my fave), bringing the computer outside for to enjoy the weather, and, of course, our favorite, swimming lessons with Terry.  We like to race now that he is pro in the 4 foot section :)

Ol' field hockey girls plus a volleyball player

I got together with some ol' friends over the weekend to celebrate the fact that we're all grown-ups.  When we were teens we'd crash at Tracy's whe her parents headed out of town.  She threw many parties that came with a lot of, ahem, illegal activity only because we weren't 21 yet.  Heck, we even got caught after prom, all 50 of us that pitched tents on the backlawn.  Well, this past weekend was definitely a blast from the past, although pulling up in the driveway and seeing mommy vehicles was a little different.  The party roster: Irene Chiyoko, Kristee, Tracy, Donna, Kris, Jaime and Gina. 

Life ain't complete without no summur vaycayshun


"Summur Vaycayshun" is how it's said in South Carolina.  Well, it sounds like that here in Virginia too.  Myrtle Beach became a summer vacation spot for me in 2004.  It was my first time in the actual "south", it was the place Michael proposed to me (Cherry Grove pier to be exact), it was the trip I asked my new family to make way to South of the Border...and now our annual vacation spot.  Michael's family had been going to MB for almost 20 years.  Now that we have nieces old enough to enjoy the water activities it gets better and better every year.  I was a little cynnical about the place at first because I was a little insecure about not seeing brown people like me.  Sure, I felt a little out of place and still do but, what the heck.  It's a good time to get away and spend time with the Ivey's.  It also has some great shopping and very pretty beaches.  The vacation agenda included:  Major mall hopping, Beaching, Lazy Rivering, Ripley's Aquarium (stingray fountain doing something to my head), 3D movie with some Dave Matthews, Antique Shopping, flae marketing  seeing the Zohan, Modest Mouse concert, a lot of eating, Murrell's Inlet, and early AM exercising on the beach of course. 

Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Green FYI

500 POUNDS OF CO2 PER YEAR IS SAVED PER HOUSEHOLD BY ADJUSTING YOUR THERMOSTAT TWO DEGREES HIGHER IN THE SUMMER AND TWO DEGREES LOWER IN THE WINTER.

www.stopglobalwarming.org

Saturday, July 19, 2008

My favorite boy and my favorite store


We were on the hunt for my vanity.  This vanity was totally not my idea it was Michael's.  What he doesn't realize is that he is going to be adding to princess-ness.  Where did we end up getting it?  West Elm, one of my favorites.  We found it at the Dash for Design sale. 

Tuesday, July 15, 2008

Cross-eyed?


Taking pictures of yourself has some advantages.  You find out of one of your eyes is off center or of both are ready to cross.  Doyyy.  I am being honest, I sit in the living room and take pictures of myself.  It's easy when the camera is built in!  Oh, you'd do it too... check out the cross eyed girl.

Michael enters the pool


I am pretty sure I will have 20 posts about getting into the pool because it's def pool season around here.  Michael doesn't get out much, hence, the lacking tan...however, I was proud of my boy when we whipped off his shirt and took the plunge :)  He we are again...another day of good pool times.

Monday, July 14, 2008

Can you guess my favorite restaurant?

I just ate there today for the billionth time.  We always have a good time.  I have a favorite waiter here just because he knows my order every time and usually Michaels.  Sometimes Michael tries to fake him out and that's pretty funny.  Can you guess my favorite Richmond restaurant?  *Bonus- if you can tell me exactly where it is located!*

Terry has now entered Level 1 swimming

We teased Terry because he couldn't swim.  Time to be schooled :) We got into the pool again before AND after dinner and this man can now swim and venture out into the 4 foot section of the pool one week later!

Thursday, July 10, 2008

Going Topless!



It was a hot 4th of July but still pretty enough to swim around in my pool! Here are some fun times with Terry and Rai at the pool. We had a pretty eventful time. I had to take a stab at teaching Terry how to swim. It was pretty crazy! We started off with level 1 swimming class (usually for 5 years olds). First, we blew bubbles in the water. Then, we tried some floating on our backs. His feet would not leave the floor of the pool and then we did some kicking while holding onto the side. We were going to try some gliding but he could not get seem to let go of the side or walk 2 feet away from the side! Just picture all of this with my brother making crazy funny comments while Terry had his swimming lessons. LOL :)

The Bama Green Project


What goes around does come around! There's no doubt that recycling is an important environmental stewardship effort which reaps many benefits key to the long-term sustainability of our planet.

Did you know that...
-Recycling a soda can saves 96% of the energy used to make a can from ore, produces 95% less air pollution and 97% less water pollution?
-One recycled aluminum can is equivalent in energy to a half a can full of gasoline?
-If every American household recycled just one out of every ten discarded HDPE bottles (used in milk jugs and most shampoo and detergent bottles), it would keep 200,000,000 pounds of plastic out of landfills.
-Please look for the Bama Green, So Much to Save customized recycling stations on the Dave Matthews Band tour this summer, beginning with the July 11, 2008 show at the Cruzan Amphitheatre in West Palm Beach, FL. You'll find the So Much to Save stations at the majority of the remaining shows this summer in the parking lots or at entrances of the venue. Every time you recycle a bottle or can at a So Much to Save location, you'll receive a ballot card with a unique code and a specific website address. Visit the website address after the show, enter your code and you'll be able to vote for your 3 favorite songs from the set list for that show. The winning songs will be included on a live digital album scheduled to be released at the end of the tour.

Dave Matthews Band, MusicMatters, Reverb and the Bama Green Project thank you in advance for assisting with the recycling effort and continued greening of the DMB 2008 tour!

ALSO...

Dave Matthews Band has also partnered with SolesUnited this summer. Get involved with SolesUnited, the first-of-its-kind recycled footwear donation program. Join this humanitarian effort by bringing your worn-out Crocs™ shoes to any of the Dave Matthews Band concert venues, and new shoes will be donated to people in need around the world on your behalf. You can drop off your Crocs™ shoes at the SolesUnited tent set up at the Bama Green Project Eco-Village. For more information on how to get involved go to SolesUnited.com

from www.dmband.com

Wednesday, July 9, 2008

Playing with Apples


When you have a Mac you often play because there are so many fun buttons! Boredom often sends you to these magical places. I've had this little machine for about 2 years and am still fascinated with her. Anyone that knows me well knows she has a name too...Marcia :) I had some plain ol pics that got a little facelift. Fun.

Thursday, July 3, 2008

Dang this girl is bored

Naturally, when the rest of the world is having a good time and not becoming one with their couch I am the one...sitting on the couch with a hot laptop sitting in front of me. I think I need a laptop pad, cause this thing sizzles. My fingers are wandering on other blogs and stealing questionnaires like this one. I like filling them out and not sure about my fascination with these things. I guess it's just another way to talk to myself...

can you fill this out without lying?
Yes

What's the last thing you put in your mouth?
that's what he said...oh- a toothpick. That's what she said.

Have you ever kissed anyone named Matthew?
Yes. Oh wait, no I didn't.

Can you play guitar hero?
Yes...I am getting better on EASY.

Last time you walked further than a block?
Today

Name someone that made you laugh today?
Audrey

How late did you stay up last night and why?
11pm...I was watching the news...someone was shot in a neighborhood close by. Great.

If you could move somewhere else, would you?
Yes, if I needed to. NYC baby.

Ever kissed under fireworks?
I was about to say no but I actually have.

Which of your friends lives closest to you?
Catherine- right down the street

Do you believe ex's can be friends?
I guess

Do you prefer to call or text?
text- I talk allllll day

How do you feel about Diet Dr Pepper?
yummy

When was the last time you cried really hard?
It has been a very long time....that's good

Where are you at right now?
Couchy

What bed did you sleep in last night?
the one on the 2nd floor

When is your birthday?
12/2

Who was the last person you took a picture of?
a kid

Was yesterday better than today?
Nah

Can you live a day without TV?
Oh yeah

What are you listening to?
Purple rain

Are you mad about anything?
Yes, no comment

Do you think relationships are ever really worth it?
Sure they are or you wouldn't have been in one. At the time of course they're worth it. And you could learn from them, whether or not you made a stupid decision.

Is anything bothering you right now?
Yes

Are you a bad influence?
If I was a lot of people would be in trouble

Night out or night in?
I prefer night in...but night out can be fun too of course. I just hate to do too much of it. Been there, done that.

What items could you not go without during the day?
my beloved luggage and bottled water

Would you share a drink with a stranger?
I have- ew

Do you think its right for straight guys to get their tongue pierced?
Do whatever the hell you want

Have you ever thrown shoes on a telephone wire?
No, I don't hate shoes that much

How do you feel about your life right now?
Pretty good. However, life remains unfair. I try not to focus on that.

How many times have you been pulled over by the police?
Knock on wood...once, a very long time ago

Do you hate anyone?
nah

If we were to look in your phone inbox, what would we find?
like 500 text messages

Anyone upset you lately?
no comment

Can you easily tell if someone is fake?
Yes, I am a poser...Of course I can tell.

50 things...


What color is your toothbrush?
Purple and White

Name one person that made you laugh today?
Michael, in Ukrop's. Then he gave himself props for it.

What were you doing at 8 am this morning?
Getting out of my car. I was a little late to work.

What were you doing 45 minutes AGO?
Listening to Michael sing Prince.

What is your favorite candy bar?
When I can eat them...Kit Kat

Have you ever been to a strip club?
Yep

What is the last thing you said aloud?
"Ew, why did he do that?"

What is the best ice cream flavor?
B& J's One Sweet Whirled

What was the last thing you had to drink?
Margarita and a glass of water

What was the last thing you ate?
Taco

Have you bought any new clothing items this week?
Nope, and that is a surprise

The last sporting event you watched?
NBA Champs- Celtics Won!

Flavor of popcorn?
EXTRA BUTTA

Who is the last person you sent a message on myspace?
Not sure

Do you take vitamins daily?
Yes

Do you go to church every Sunday?
Nope

Do you have a tan?
Oh yeah...

Do you like Chinese food over pizza?
I'm Asian. I like real Chinese food. Fish and heads.

Do you drink your soda with a straw?
No, because all you get is bubbles.

What did your last text message say?
"Did u get ur package?." ( Wow, I really looked that up)

What are you doing tomorrow?
Cookout, pool, eat.

Look to your left, what do you see?
A sexy guy

What color is your watch?
Silver

What do you think of when you hear Australia?
My friend Jacqui

What is your birthstone?
Blue Topaz or turquoise

Who's the last person you talked to on the phone?
Mom

Any plans today?
only like 2 hours left in the day

How many states have you lived in?
2

Biggest annoyance right now.
Dirty house

Last song listened to?
Purple Rain

Can you say the alphabet backwards?
no

Do you have a maid service clean your house?
um, no.

Favorite pair of shoes you wear all the time?
Havaianas

Are you jealous of anyone?
Yep

Is anyone jealous of you?
Of course

Do you love anyone?
Yes

Do any of your friends have children?
Oh yes

What do you usually do during the day?
Answer e-mails and play

Do you hate anyone that you know right now?
Not really...not a hater

Do you use the word 'hello' daily?
No I am rude and in the south. I say HEY

What color is your car?
Blue

Do you like cats?
Heck no

What color are your bedroom walls?
Orange and Tan

Have you ever been to Six Flags?
No- what a freakin random question for the last one.