Bunny Rants and Scraps

Murphy's Law @ Work

2010-08-04T22:40:00.003-04:00

I have the first installment of what I am going to call, Murphy's Law @ Work!

We all know who Murphy is, the guy who basically said if it can happen it will at the most inopportune time one could image, that guy. Well, he is at work all the time, here is my latest run in with him.

So, I am out of town on an overnight business trip and I packed relatively light, with TSA restrictions and baggage fees one night really did not warrant checking luggage. I am staying at a very nice hotel, I checked it out before hand and notice free wifi (love it and thank you) and the standard hair dryer and iron in every room. Sweet, perfect no problem then I can do my hair and all is right in the world. Not so fast, all was not right. Oh no, Mr. Murphy was hard at work.

That is right, he knew it was a big day for me. He also knew that I did not sleep very well the night before either (his doing I just know it, more on that later). When he saw the opportunity he struck, and not in a good way. I am getting ready for my very big day and I go to do my hair. Now the hair dryer was not a standard stuck to the wall hotel hair dryer since it wasn't on the vanity in plain sight. So, I figured it must be in the drawer, logical I realize that now but I was tired and to be honest stressing just a touch. I looked in the closet, since in Denver it was hanging in a nice bag marked Hair Dryer in gold stitching, but I did not see it. I did however find the iron, super I don't need the iron I need the hair dryer. I search some more and come up empty handed, I had no choice honestly. I picked up the phone and called the front desk and when the nice lady answered I said, "Hi, I am not sure if it is because I am tired, stressed, or blind but could you tell me where I might find the hair dryer in this room?" To which she promptly replied, "Well its in the closet behind the iron." I was dumb founded, thanked her for her time and hung up, walked to the closet. Yes sir, wouldn't you know it there it was, curled up nicely and tucked in the dark closet behind the iron.

I could not believe that Mr. Murphy could be so cruel, yes life lesson learned, always bring a flashlight and look behind the iron for the hair dryer. But seriously, it really made more stress for me than was necessary, funny none the less but seriously not so much all at the same time. In the end, my hair for the most part looked pretty good and my very big day went pretty fantastic. Still not liking Mr. Murphy but that part of the story will be for the next installment of Murphy's Law @ Work.

Things have been going pretty good here for the most part, stay tuned on that news. That is it for now, peace out!

My Dates Book

2010-07-24T23:08:00.007-04:00

Yes it's true I finally finished my perpetual calendar. I really need to say that I am in love with every thing Tim Holtz and this calendar certainly proves that. Second, the Bind-it-All totally rocks, if you like to make books or albums then look into this tool--I agree with Tim it is a must have!

I created this perpetual calendar so that hubby and I could keep better track of birthdays, anniversaries and other yearly events that we tend to forget. Seeing that I now have a nice pattern for it I may make some of these as Christmas gifts.

Supplies, Materials and tools used:

Chipboard

Canvas paper by Canson

Bazzill Cardstock

Bind-it-All Oring (altered)

Bind-it-All

Dermal Tool--to distress the Oring

Provo Craft Alphaletterz

Spare Parts Silk Flowers

Ribbon

Spiral Clip

American Crafts Rubons

Archival Sepia Ink

Mica Magic Copper Ink

Stampin' Up! Calendar Stamp

Stampin' Up! Occasions Collection

Autumn Leaves Months Stamps

Studio G Month Stamps

Recollections Splat Stamps

WRMK Stamp Bunny

Personal Signature Stamp

MSE Sentiments Stamp

Tim Holtz

Ranger Distress Paper

Ranger Distress Inks

Ranger Distress Crackle Paint

Idea-ology Corners

Idea-ololgy Mask

This was a really fun project to make. I used pictures taken from each month to add a personal touch to each month, then put that with a piece of distressed notebook paper. I used the notebook paper to write all the important dates down. Matted with a piece of Bazzill cardstock and then added it to the canvas paper that was inked all up with yummy Distress Inks.

If you have any questions just let me know. I hope you enjoyed the project, until next time from the Bunny Hole, peace out!

Refresh!

2010-07-20T13:49:00.002-04:00

I know it has been ages but here I am with a little update.

Health:

Well things are going much better lately. It took some time to get completely up to speed and back to work full time, but I am back! Once I had the endoscopy done and they determined it was only muscle spasms life got better--well and the medication helped too. So, still getting stronger and healthier, even am down to my lowest weight in years and feel darn good about it.

Work:

Well work has been crazy, as always with the fiscal year end. Not to mention the fact that the University of South Carolina Gamecock Baseball team won the World College Series so they are National Champs. I will say what a way to kick off the July 4th weekend. The annual AALL conference has come and gone, and as usual it was jammed packed. I will say Denver was AWESOME and getting to hang out at Mile High Stadium was very cool--I can punt a football almost 40 yards!! Enemy territory for sure, but what a blast. I already miss my colleagues from other schools, I so wish we could see each other more often than once a year. So, I guess it is time to look forward to Philly in 2011!

Play:

I already have my parking space and season tickets for Gamecock Football! I am so ready for some football! I have started using Twitter so I have been following a lot of Green Bay Packer related tweets and that has me so longing for kickoff. Thank goodness training camp is only a couple short weeks away. I have also been trying to scrap some, seems I took a little break for a while. I just finished my perpetual calendar book, and I have to say I love the Bind-It-All 2.0. I am also quickly becoming addicted to anything Tim Holtz, I find myself drooling on his website especially now since the CHA sneak peeks are showing up. I will say his embossing folders are so nice and leave such a great impression. Did I mention I cannot wait for my next scrappy trip with my peeps, yep watch out Lancaster, SC because we are coming!!

All else:

Not much else is new here, always busy it seems. The family is doing well, mom is having surgery on her foot again so hopefully this will fix it for good now. My brother is crazy as ever and the first chance I get I am going to go see him--hmmm maybe early August will have to look into that. Looking forward to a possible trip to Disney in October as well, should be fun, I so want to go to an amusement park and just be a kid!

Not much else to report, hopefully I will have some projects to post soon need to get my scrap on! So that is it from the bunny hole, peace!

One Month Out

2010-02-27T14:05:00.003-05:00

So, it has been a crazy month since my surgery. I am getting stronger everyday, which is very good. I am also able to eat more which is good as well, however, I don't mind the size I am now! I want to thank everyone for their thoughts, prayers, cards, flowers, and chats--they have all helped me get through this difficult time. I go back to the doctor in a couple weeks so I should know then when I will be returning to work.

Lots of stuff has been going on, Mom went home--I wish she didn't have to but she really needed to have her foot fixed. That went well and now I am sure it is hard to stop her. Dad is talking about coming down to see me before I head back to work but that is still up in the air. Grams isn't doing all that well, so we are waiting on that. It is so hard to be this far away when stuff like this happens. Oh, and did I mention my in-laws are in Hawaii! They were in the process of being evacuated when they called. Other than all that--things are looking up.

I believe I may have finally found a new scrappy home--almost a full year after the collapse of my former scrappy home. Thanks to Nutter I found this place and last night had an absolute blast chatting it up with everyone. Seems like such a fun group, those scrap gals really know how to make a girl feel welcome.

I am actually scrapping right now, so hopefully the next post will be full of scrappy goodness (a girl can dream!) Again thanks to everyone for everything! Well that's it for now, peace out from the Bunny Hole!

My Health!!

2010-01-30T09:19:00.002-05:00

I guess I best update everyone as to what has been going on with me health wise for the last couple of months. And it is probably best to start from the beginning.

In June I started experiencing some stomach issues, I figured it was due to the stress of all the budgeting things going on at work combined with my Fibryomyalgia. The problems continued into July which I then attributed to year end stress and my two almost back to back trips. Things never really got better and they really started getting bad over November and December. I tried a few over the counter things the first of the year and when they did not ease my discomfort I finally made a doctor's appointment.

At my doctor's appointment my doctor took one look at my abdomen and ordered an Ultra Sound on the spot. She initially thought it was Fibroid Uterus, and set up an appointment with an OB-GYN. My initial appointment was Friday, January 8th. I received a call from my doctor's office and the radiologist ordered a CT scan of my abdomen that Monday, January 11th. The CT scan was done and the next day I was meeting with the OB-GYN. At this appointment my hubby and I were told that there was a 21 cm or 8 inch bowling ball sized tumor on one of my ovaries. They did a blood test to check for cancer and we set up the operation to be done January 26th, the Tuesday after my scrapbook retreat. We waited three long days for the blood tests, which came back as negative for Cancer--much to our relief. Fast forward another week.

I had my pre-op appointment on January 25th, and then went to the airport to pick my mom up. The 26th I was at the hospital at 6 a.m. for my surgery. We knew what the worse case scenario would be, other than cancer would be a full hysterectomy. The surgery was scheduled to take about a half an hour. Well, about an hour or so in they moved mom and hubby from the main waiting room and told them that the O.R. cancer screening was inconclusive and that they would be taking both ovaries and my uterus. This was very scary for them, as they were told if it was cancer I would be immediately started on Chemo. The entire operation took over two hours. I came too and just knew that all my girl parts were gone, this is very sad for me but the upside is that I am alive and the rest can be worked through. We waited one full day, much better then the original three days to hear the two best words, NO CANCER. This still makes me cry, and I know all my family and friends waiting for the results did a collective sigh of relief on the 27th of January at 4:50 est. I would like to thank all my friends and family for all their thoughts, prayers, and positive vibes it has helped me and my husband deal with this situation more than anyone will ever know. I also want to thank my doctors and nurses for their care and compassion, I had the best team possible taking care of me and for that I will be forever grateful.

I was able to come home from the hospital on the 29th of January, and let me tell you my dogs and cats were more than elated to see me. I probably have two dozen staples going from my belly button to my pubic bone, actually looks like a zipper. The incision is so large because of the size of my tumor. The main tumor was about 25 cm across, and the CT scan only showed what the doctor called "the tip of the iceberg." The main tumor had encased my one ovary, and from that tumor another tumor the size of a nice sized cantaloupe was growing. In all the tumors weighed 6 1/2 pounds, and was full of a mucus like material. But again the biggest blessing was that there was no cancer.

So, now I am home and on the road to recovery. I will be home on medical leave for the next four to six weeks. I will be working from home some, but will mostly be concentrating on getting my strength and health back. My inners were so squished that it is going to take some time for my systems to fully recover, but they will recover. I go in on February 2nd to have the staples removed and for a check up. I have a long road ahead of me but I know that I can do this.

There y'all have it. Scary I know but it has turned out so much better than it could have. I try not to dwell on what could have been or on what I will lose out on, my life is more important than any of that and I am focusing on that. Please remember my parents, siblings and husband in your prayers, as they need as much strength as I do to get through all of this. I am thankful to all my friends and family for their support. I will do my best to keep everyone updated on my recovery, I may even post some before and after pictures (I know I will be scrapping this one for sure.) I want to add, for those of you who are dealing with cancer in some way my thoughts and prayers are with you, I may not have had cancer but I know what it means to survive and that is the best gift your family and friends will ever have. So keep fighting, someday a cure will be found, until then stay strong and remember I will always be in your corner.

With heartfelt thanks and bunny hugs peace out from the Bunny Hole.

2009 Recap!

2010-01-09T08:33:00.003-05:00

Well 2009 has come and gone and I guess in the grand scheme of things it was an alright year.

I got a lot of scrapping done and even have my scrappy hole in pretty good order. I love looking around the room and seeing all the colors. I have made some new scrappy friends and look forward to cropping with them in the near future. I have also branched out and tried some new things. My favorite scrappy community decided to ditch the community all together so I really do not have a scrappy cyber home. I really miss all the fun we had, the late night chats and the cyber crops, hopefully in 2010 I will be able to fill this void.

I was able to go up and visit my parents and family twice this year. Once in July when I showed up and surprised my mom on her birthday. That was the best, sneaking through the house talking to her on my cell phone. The look on her face when she saw me standing in her bedroom door talking to her on the phone was priceless. And I do believe she even lovingly called ma a little sh*t! Dad and I got her for sure. On this visit I was able to attend my Grandma's 90th birthday party as well as see cousins and family I have not seen in years. It was really nice reconnecting with them. The second time was in September, no surprising anyone that time. The purpose of my visit was strictly football, Green Bay Packer Football that is. Dad and I went to the season opener against the Bears, what fun it was to win in the last seconds of the game--whoo hoo go Pack go! I was also able to participate in the Second Annual Poo's Ride for Autism. The 100 mile loop was a beautiful drive, I had a lot of fun. So totally different then the other Poker run I had been on.

I was able to enjoy another season of Gamecock Football. My friend Sam and I went to all the home games, we have so much fun tailgating and people watching. Ok, not all the home games, she missed the first one, and I sold the Clemson game tickets, but otherwise. I was able to get different seats this season so I moved across the field to the home side, hurray!! I will say it is odd yelling Game instead of Cocks at the game! LOL My seats are pretty good, not far from my parking spot, and the family that sits with is AWESOME. Its Grandparents and their two grandchildren. The Grandma reminds me of mom when she is watching football, hearing "take his head off" brought back so many memories. The Gamecocks had a pretty good season, we were so close to beating Florida and Alabama we could taste it. The Florida game was just CRAZY too, and it was the only loss at home all season. We even BEAT Clemson this year!! Bowl bound we were, to the PapaJohns.com Bowl (seriously). Too bad we didn't show up for this game, reminded me the game against Arkansas--you have to show up to win boys. But, beating Clemson in the Palmetto Bowl works for me. So, here is 2010 may it be the year of the Gamecocks in the SEC!!

I had another wonderful information filled time at AALL in Washington DC this year, and again met a lot of wonderful fun librarians. (Honestly we are a crazy bunch in large groups, trust me!) The first night I was at the right place at the right time for supper, as I was able to enjoy networking with some Directors (rubbing elbows with the big wigs). Who knew that the Director of the Duke Law Library was from Marshfield, Wisconsin and a huge Packer fan? I know crazy. We had lots of fun, sitting on the bench outside the hotel people watching was a good time. The West party was again way fun, and way to short, so afterwards I went with some friends to a Salsa club, very fun. Let's just say the Cab Driver was not enthused when I asked him if he was going to ask us general knowledge questions on the way back to the hotel. Cash Cab it was not, and he was no Ben Bailey, I will say maybe that last Limon and 7 was NOT the best idea. The closing party, was somewhat of a drag! The band was horrible, everything they played was at least two beats too slow--we are librarians not little old people walking with canes and walkers (this statement is in no way meant to be mean towards this group of people). Needless to say, when a room full of librarians are heckling you that is not a good sign. At least the music they put on during their brake was something we could dance to, and we did.

What else, oh I went to the NinJa Concert with my friend Bev this summer. Hottest day of the year but we did not care Nine Inch Nails and Jane's Addiction was well worth every bead of sweat. We went for her birthday, surprised her with better seats then she thought she was paying for. It was an AWESOME show, my third time seeing NIN but my first seeing Jane's and it was so cool. I didn't think I would get to see them since they had broken up, but the original band was together for this tour. It was so awesome! Hubby and I and another couple also went and saw Steven Lynch who is a signing comedian, omg FUNNY! We had a great time and hopefully we can do something like that again real soon.

Other than that not much has been going on, I know I am looking forward to 2010 and all it has in store for me and my family. I hope that you and yours have a wonderful 2010 as well.

I will try to update a little more often and post some creations. For now, peace from the Bunny Hole.

Football Season--Finally

2009-10-09T18:54:00.005-04:00

First I want to say bad bunny on the blog posting, but hey life got real busy when September hit.

Yes it is my very favorite season of the year--Football Season!!! Real women love football, the rest of y'all stay in the kitchen!!! With that said I got to start out the 2009 Football season in absolute style.

Week One, Sunday Night Football, Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin the Packers beat the Chicago Bears and I WAS THERE!! I could not talk for almost a whole week after that game, but sometimes winning the game means losing your voice!!! That was a rule I lived by, the last 2.5 minutes of that game I screamed, I hollered, I yelled, and I cheered. I am going to say that was the best ending to a football game ever, at least for me being at live. I mean really, if you watched it you get it, if you were there you know it!! Dad and I had a blast and an opening night win totally rocked!!! Go Pack Go!! More Packer Football to follow.

Week Three, Saturday Night, Williams Brice Stadium season opener, Columbia, South Carolina the University of South Carolina Gamecocks beat the Florida Atlantic Owls and I WAS THERE!!! What a fun game too, I am going to say that Carolina has the best entrance in College Ball, honestly. There is nothing like 2001 blaring, the smoke billowing, Cocky, the cheerleaders, the band, and then the team runs out it is so awesome. It may not have been a pretty game but it was a win, so Go Gamecocks!!!

So, you may have noticed that I have put the fan back in fanatic when it comes to my teams. I watch all the Packer games even though I live in South Carolina and I am lucky enough to have tickets to see the Gamecocks. I have to say 83,000 people is crazy, and the Student Section is insane (one of these days I may try to sit over there, lol) when they jump you can feel them in my seats!! Oh and my new seats this year ROCK!

How are my teams doing you may ask, well, the Gamecocks broke into the top 25 this week after their win over SC State. Let me say the week before that we the unranked Carolina Gamecocks beat number 4 Ole Miss, and that game was crazy. I can honestly say I have never been to a louder game, and the ending was pretty similar to the Packers Bears game I was at. This week we are at home again to face Kentucky--tailgating is breakfast biscuits with coffee. More to come!! So we are 4-1 for the season and 1-1 in the SEC, the toughest Division in College Ball.

My Packers are 2-2 going into the bye week. We are banged up and are showing some gaps. We cannot let our Quarterback get sacked 8 times in a game, even if half of them are his fault. The loss to the Bengals was horrible, we had Chad Johnson (sorry there is only one 85 in my NFL) for the most part all day. Speaking of my 85 can you show the man the ball? But then again our receivers have been having the drops, basically our Offense is offensive. I could go into a big huge rant right now but I need to be cautious as the open wounds of Monday night are still fresh and burning from the salt. I think ESPN needs to check what a football game is, can someone please send them the link to Webster's Dictionary? I mean honestly, by the time the game started I had the feeling that there was only one team playing and well frankly only one person, make me throw up. Did they really think WE the Cheese Head Faithful needed reminding of what the history is, was, and always will be there? Get a grip, you didn't show that man that much love any other time of his career--I remember I have been there. Okay, that little soap box is gone. But I said don't get me started. If you would like to discuss this more leave a comment.

I will say, that I have been having a lot of fun during the game chatting with the guys at CheeseheadTV before during and after the games. There is a live chat as well as a live blog and we have fun win or lose. One word of caution, shots on Monday night not always good for Tuesday morning, but I was to work on time. Thanks guys, looking forward to the next game.

So, if I am MIA or have nothing what so ever to share that is scrap book related you now know why. I will at least attempt to do some football blogging, I will be sure to behave, I will leave all the bad words out. I will also try to get some pictures up. Until next time Go Packers!! Go Gamecocks!!! Stay safe and have fun, peace out from the Bunny Hole.

It's been CRAZY

2009-08-22T17:14:00.008-04:00

First sorry its been so long, but things have been crazy since I got back from my mom and dads. The AALL Annual Meeting and Conference was held the end of July in D.C., so that kept me busy getting ready to go, going, and then coming back. The Law students are also back to school so we were dealing with that at work. I also have another trip planned to go to a Green Bay Packer game the middle of September, and then there is Gamecock Football starting. I am so ready for some football. I am happy to say that even though I have been very busy I have had time to scrap. And I have been having a blast using my favorite line of paper--BasicGrey. I just love everything about this paper, and so I thought I would share with you some projects created using the various lines of BasicGrey, so here they are.

Lienie--this was created thanks to a good friend of mine who sent me all these wonderful BasicGrey Scraps, yes all scraps were used for this out of the Periphery line. With some help from the Cricut and a sketch from 52 Sketches I really like how it turned out, added some Primas to bring out the girly girl nature I wanted in this page.

Don't go OVERBOARD--this was done for a challenge at a scrappy site. The layout had to have orange and light blue as well as a quote. So, I cut into my Lime Rickey collection and with the help of my Cricut and Life's a Beach Cart I really like how this turned out. The title is my quote and putting it in the waves helps the letters come off the page as if they were falling out of the boat. I still need to add the journaling which will be on the light blue circle under the life ring.

90& Fabulous--I love this picture of my uncle pinning on my grandma's flowers at her 90th birthday party. The Lemonade line is perfect for this picture as it shows the softness of the moment, the stitching was done with a Bazzill Stitchz template and embroidery floss. I used Graphically Speaking for all the flower layers and the title.

Well that's about it, stay safe and have fun. Peace out from the Bunny Hole!

Life can be full of F words!

2009-07-21T21:05:00.002-04:00

Get your mind out of the gutters! I am talking Fiscal Close, Family, Friends, and Facebook--sheesh you people. Warning not much scrappy here!

Life has been pretty hectic with the end of the Fiscal Year and all the work that is necessary for that. I can honestly say I never thought that becoming a librarian would require me to do math, not my favorite subject, but become and acquisition's librarian and well I live in numbers. In fact this year I felt like Scrat, the little squirrel in Ice Age. I tell you when $.07 yes seven cents has you all tweaked out, trust me you know what exactly how he feels about that dang acorn. But, its all worked out so whoop whoop for me and my team!

On to Family. My mom's birthday was last week and I really wanted to do something nice for her, so I did. I surprised her by showing up at her house on her birthday. It was great fun to surprise her like that. Only a hand full of people knew I was going to be up that way, didn't want the cat to get out of the bag, and so I was off. My dad picked me up at the airport where we devised the rest of our scheme. I had a plan and just needed to get him in on it. I needed a balloon and a bow, he needed a card. On to the store, no worries, all three attained. Then it was on to the house. Dad went in and I waited a little while and then called mom. I wished her a happy birthday, asked if she got her card, and then asked if her present was there. Hee hee, I can be so devilish at times. She was like no but I haven't looked, and we were talking. At one point she asked me if I was at home and I was like, hum, nope at work just wanted to call. Did I mention I was walking in the back door of my childhood home, lol. So, in the short, she was greatly surprised to see that her present had arrived, right on time. She even called me a little shoot, lol, and said something about cell phones.

Friends and Facebook actually go hand in hand. I just gotta say that I am so glad that I checked the graduating class ahead of me from high school because I finally found a friend I had been hoping to find for a while. But wait it gets better, she only lives 3 yes 3 hours away, I am so stoked. I have not seen her since like 1996 I mean, wow!! Crazy, I know. So its been a great thing catching up with her, now just to find time to get together.

I can say Facebook is a beautiful thing, its also allowing me to stay in contact with my cousins better--it was great seeing them all while I was at my parent's. We had a great visit at Grandma's 90th birthday, and I just need to add, elderly say the darnedest things. I also got to see some good friends, missed one but she knows I will get her next time. And until then keep fighting like a girl, we are all here for you.

Other than that just gearing up for AALL this next week. It will be nice to see colleagues I have only emailed with over the last year or so. I am also excited about going to the Library of Congress--I truly am a nerd, but I am ok with that. It will be a full hectic week, but I am up for the challenge. Well, that's it from the bunny hole for now, peace out!

Sketches Anyone?

2009-07-04T07:29:00.004-04:00

I absolutely love sketches, creating them, using them, changing them, and they can be down right handy when preparing for a crop. So, I am always on the look out for new sketch sites, and well with the help of Picnic I found a super place for sketches, the blog 52 sketches. I was really on the look out because I was getting ready for a benefit crop I attended last weekend. It was a great crop too, more on that later. Anyway, I wanted to scrap the group picture I have from the Acoustic Lunch that Jayne and I went to one afternoon, and since it was such a fun crazy thing I thought the page needed some of that attitude too. And 52 sketches had it, number 23, with a flip of the design it was perfect.

What do you think?

Here is a close up of the Grunge Board skull with I painted with Smooch, I just need to say I love this stuff. The circles and the title were cut out of the Black Magic Coordinates paper, it is black on top and red underneath, I love the effect it gives when all distressed--done with sand paper.d

I used the Cricut Indie Art cart to cut the barbed wire, the silver paper was a little difficult only because the color was like a film over the paper so, next time I will use some Bazzill most likely, but I have had this forever and just wanted to use it.

Materials for "With the Band"

Bazzill Card stock

Coordinates Card stock

Karen Foster Pattern Paper

Love Elsie Pattern Paper

Silver Paper unknown

Cricut Expression--Indie Art, Wild Card (circles), Lyrical Letters

Me & My Big Ideas Bling

Making Memories Sandpaper Block

Zig Millennium Journaling Pen

Grunge Board

Smooch

Good times for sure.

Oh and the crop, the crop was a lot of fun. I got a total of eight pages done, which for me is good. I was just shy of my 10 page goal, but man was I tired. The crop raised money and brought in a lot of non perishable foods for Harvest Hope Food Bank, which is good. I made some new scrappy friends, so hopefully we will be able to get together soon and get our scrap on.

Not much else, the Fiscal Year End was this past week, we have a few things to get done and then we will do our annual roll over in our system. It was a pretty crazy week, working with numbers and making sure we were balanced to the penny--trying to find 7 cents in a 16 page invoice can get a touch nerve racking, but it was found. I have also already started getting things in place for the coming fiscal year, so this way things can transition smoothly. I learned a lot this past year with the budget cuts and all so I am looking forward to another year or challenges, growth, and perseverance.

Seeing that its the 4th of July, I think I will celebrate my freedom by scrapping some and thing going for a swim. Have a great and safe holiday, from the Bunny Hole, peace out!

Hop Along on the OOTF Blog Hop#2

2009-06-06T09:18:00.007-04:00

Hop on over!!

Well if you are hoping along today with OOTF then you got here by way of Fink-hugs girl, miss you!

June is a crazy month for us when it comes to birthdays and other events, in fact June has five birthdays, one anniversary, and Father's Day, so I have been, well more like need to be, a card making fool. I can say if it weren't for my Expression and Wild Card Cart this month would be just about impossible. I do not work for the company but I will say that this Cart is a MUST!!

I made this card for my grandmother who turns 90 at the end of this month.

I remember when I was little and growing up she had a few owls throughout the house. So when I saw this card on Wild Card I knew it would be perfect for Grans!

Materials:

Card Stock--DCWV and Paper Studio

Inks--Colorbox Fluid Chalk and Pigment Ink, Stampin' UP! Classic ink

Pens--Gelly Roll Glitter Pens (out lining a few places such as the tree trunk, tree greenery, and the feathers), Glaze Pen (inside of the eyes and beak)

Miscellaneous--Diamond Glaze (beak), Doodlebug Jewels (eyes), Making Memories sander

Cricut Expression and Wild Card Cartridge (5")

This was such an easy card to put together and I think distressing it really made it look a little more authentic. Quick and easy is perfect when you have so many cards to make and so little time!

Well thanks for hopping on over, now please hop on over to CutTheScrap's (aka Cutter) blog and see what kind of eye candy she has for you.

That's it from the Bunny Hole, enjoy the hop! Peace Out!

Long time no posts

2009-05-27T19:49:00.005-04:00

Yeah sorry about that, life gets a little crazy this time of year for me. Coming into the last stretch of a crazy budget year is a little more stressful then just a regular budget year. So yeah if I start busting into random numbers and equations attempting to find the percentage increase or decrease of an item don't worry its totally normal. Now if by chance I then give a predication as to what I think the cost will be next year at this time based on an average of years past be afraid be very afraid! Yes, this means that I am not only doing math but I am doing serious math. Who knew that my job as a librarian would require me to do so much math, thank you UW-LaX for making me take Statistics most appreciated.

Ok, onto other stuff. Mom and dad made it home safe and healthy from Mexico the day before Mother's Day, whoo hoo! Yes very excited about that. Haven't heard much about the trip will need to get some details and hopefully some pictures soon. They did come home to some craziness however. While they were out there was a forest fire behind the house, yes a forest fire!! The fire department thinks an arc caused it, the power lines go through there. Luckily it went north and not south and no one was hurt. My sister luckily caught a glimpse of it and called the fire department. I guess three fire departments responded due to the size of the blaze, yikes! Again waiting on pictures. But like I said no one was hurt and the houses are fine.

Scrappy wise I am gearing up to go to a benefit crop the end of June. The crop is to benefit the Harvest Hope Food Bank so its for a good cause. I will most likely will not be able to get there until after 4 the day it starts but its all good, three days of scrappy goodness is going to be needed! It will be a great little de-stressor before the final fiscal push! LOL that sounds so funny now that I typed it, anyway. I have been scrapping away, I have 2 of 3 Father's Day cards done, 1 of 5 June Birthday cards done, and still need to work on one Anniversary card and 2 July Birthdays. Ok, now I feel a little overwhelmed, lol, this looks like a job for Cricut!! Love my bug, I am going to put a plug in for a couple of cartridges that I think are must haves, especially if you have difficulty with cards--Wild Card and Lyrical Letter! Seriously, with these two carts you will never have to worry about another card again.

I will leave you with a Birthday card I made for our

nephew who will be 7 in June. I used only the Cricut Wild Card Cartridge for this and cardstock (Colorbox)

This little monster is so perfect I think for a little boy. Wild Card cut the card, candle, and cake slice so I

didn't have to change a cart once. The card is cut at 5" as is the candle, the cake is cut at 2.5" i believe.

The cake is covered with Fun Flock to make it more cake like, and the icing is done with Stickles, this was so fun to do and it looks so cool in person. The Candle was covered in Diamond Glaze to give it the waxy appearance and then the flame was colored using my Smooch--whose got the Smooch, baby! Love this stuff, my fav new product. The inside reads: "Add another Candle! It's your Birthday!"

Oh, and the envelope for this card is too dang cute.

Next Outta This Funk Blog Hop is coming June 6th! That's it from the Bunny Hole, peace!

Odds & Ends

2009-05-11T11:12:00.003-04:00

Hi all, oh and I do believe the parents are home from Mexico, not sick and home.

I didn't do much this weekend, Saturday I cleaned and ran my errands so I wouldn't have to leave the house on Sunday which was awesome. Sunday was Mother's Day--happy Mother's Day!--so I decided it would be a PJ day as well as a scrap day. So, I scrapped. I found a great sketch challenge over at October Afternoon -- love their paper!-- so I had to play along, here it is:

Materials all Scraps

Bazzill

DCWV

October Afternoon--Detours

Colorbox Fluid Chalk

LePlume Pen

Hand Journaling

I also created a couple of cute pages this weekend, all done somewhat on the fly--no plan, which is very tough for me, but I will share those at a later date. I want to keep all y'all in suspense so you will stop by and visit me again.

Not much new here, looking forward to a visit from the in-laws this coming weekend. That means that hopefully, fingers crossed, that we will be going out for some Sushi! I am in desperate need of a Dragon Roll! Well, I guess that's it for now, peace out from the Bunny Hole!

Happy National Scrapbook Day!!

2009-05-02T14:49:00.003-04:00

It's a scrappy holiday, whooo hooo! Can you believe it, it is true there really is a National Scrapbook Day, and today is it! If you have to ask you don't know me to well, yes I am scrapping! Last night was the first every cyber crop over at OOTF and I am working on the challenges. I did run into the scrappy store (stamping bella addiction) and mikes--had to return that trimmer. I am so looking forward to a fun day of scrapping and probably some chatting with the girls.

I wanted to share a card I made for my Nephew, he turns 8 next week, so here it is.

Materials:

Scraps of course--all Bazzill

Cricut Life's a Beach

Stamps by The Cat's Pajamas

Ink by Colorbox

Inside the card reads: "Shiver Me Timbers, It Be Yer Birthday!"

I almost forgot, the winner of my blog hop rak was Shellie!! Girl I will get a little something out to you this week. Thank you to everyone who left a comment, first time ever I have seen that many comments, so thank you again. The hop was a lot of fun and I look forward to the next one.

Oh, still no word on the parents, but the wedding is today I believe so hopefully they will be home soon. Sheesh.

Catch all y'all on the flip side, peace out from the Bunny Hole!

So, when do I freak?

2009-04-27T17:46:00.002-04:00

Let me give you some background. Friday night my mom calls to let me know that her and dad leave in the morning to go to Mexico for a couple weeks. Oh, thanks for letting me know didn't know they were going, so good to know! Saturday I get up open my Yahoo page and notice that there is a crazy little thing called the Swine Flu going on in Mexico and people have died. Did I mention my dad is a transplant survivor? I didn't? Yeah, so there we get to my question of so, when do I freak?

I called my sister, she doesn't know how to get a hold of them, wth, seriously? Ok, I will try their cell on the off chance that they not only have service in Mexico but that they have the phone on, yeah not so much. So, do I try to find my aunt's number to see where they are and call? Oh, right forgot, my cousin is getting married there next weekend so like a ton of people are suppose to be there--yeah no worries right? I am stuck. I am worried about my dad, this cannot be good.

Now I read that they are saying all unnecessary travel to Mexico should be avoided, well crap they are already there. This so got issued two days and a few hundred dollars short. I am more than freaking out. What if they don't let them back in to the States? What if the wedding party (bride is in Mexico already too) isn't allowed to go to Mexico? Man, my mind is working overtime I tell you. Again, with the question so, when do I freak?

I know, freaking out is not going to make the situation even better, but what am I suppose to do? Seriously, what would you do? Because this bunny is stumped and about FREAKED OUT. I guess I will have to wait for my sister to call me, she better call me, so I can talk to her. I am not the only one worried about this am I? CALGON TAKE ME AWAY!!!

Will keep all y'all posted, fingers crossed and good thoughts. Peace out from the Bunny Hole.

Come and hop with me and OOTF!!

2009-04-25T09:38:00.005-04:00

That's right, this is just one hop on the first ever OOTF blog hop. Be sure to hop to all the other OOTF Community member blogs and check out all the eye candy. These are such talented scrappers you are sure to get some inspiration.

I have had this Bella stamp for months now and I finally inked it, and I am in love! Again I looked through my stash of scraps to find the perfect pp to go with this cute little stamp. And since I love the color combo of pink and green I had to go with it. Love this Fairest of Them All line from Imaginisce, add some ribbon (nutter inspired), a little bling on a Prima and its a very girly card. I colored in my Bella with my Prisma Color Pencils, I so need to use these more often, also added a touch of fun with my glaze pens.

Thanks for peeking. I will be drawing a random winner from all who post a comment and sending out a rack later this week. Now hop on over to one of the sweetest most fun and fabulous scrappers I have ever had the pleasure of meeting Miss Teri at A bit of this. A bit of that. she is sure to inspire you! Enjoy the hop everyone.

Peace out from the Bunny Hole!

Use those Scraps

2009-04-17T12:29:00.004-04:00

If you are a scrapper like me you have scraps all over the place. I don't like to part with my scraps because I know I can use them. Usually my pattern paper scraps gets used for cards, its a great way to use up those scraps of all that fun paper you didn't want to cut in the first place. Seeing that it was my older sister's birthday this week I created a card for her using scraps of BasicGrey Urban Prairie, its such a yummy line.

Materials:

Bazzill Cardstock, BasicGrey Urban Prairie pp, BasicGrey Grow-a-Garden Stamps, Studio G Stamps, Scrappy Cat Font(Timbres Clair) Stamps, Stampin' Up! Ink, Me & My Big Ideas Bling

Use those scraps!! Even the little bitty ones come in handy from time to time. Until next time, that's it from the Bunny Hole

Some recent work

2009-04-12T22:05:00.003-04:00

I just wanted to share a couple layouts that I have done recently. Both of them are using BasicGrey Urban Prairie papers, so yummy, and both of them are from the same sketch that I came up with, just a different twist for both.

This is one of the pictures from my photo shoot in Utah. Love how all the pictures turned out. Prima flowers and Bazzill Stitchz template along with the Robin's Nest blobs and some fun bling brad really make this page fun. Have to say thank you to the Cricut for some title help.

This is a picture of my older brother, some crazy clown and myself at Opryland when I was like four. Bazzill Chipboard helped add some dimension as did the Prima flowers and all the fun bling. Again the Cricut sure did help with the title.

Thanks for looking!

Seriously?

2009-04-08T21:42:00.002-04:00

Ok, its been a while, and I had to calm down before I even attempted to post this. But I am more than a little upset, I am downright mad.

Many of you know that for the last few years I have been a VERY active member of a (what I thought) was a great scrappy cyber home. Well that all came to a crashing halt this week. No, all of us ladies didn't finally let the drama happen or anything like that. Nope, CX themselves decided to pull the plug. They say it all messed up when they went to change servers, and since it was beyond repair they decided to just end it, right then and there. They didn't even have the decency to contact the design team, nope if you got a Newsletter you found out in a little blurb on the side.

I know I am not the only one who feels betrayed and very let down. We had a little family there, a group of people who laughed together, cried together, and genuinely cared about others. I can say I am glad that that will not end, oh no it won't. We are slowly moving to OOTF, Outta this Funk,! Which seems only fitting considering it is former CX DT members that created this wonderfully inspiring place. So, if you are a former member of the afore mentioned community and you feel lost, come on over to OOTF, they have rolled out the welcome mat!!

Can I just add, that the least THEY could have done was give us some time in the archives to maybe find some contact information and other items that could have been in there. The archives were up and running along with the chat room until they decided to pull the plug completely. I will add, their thank you to me irritates me. I didn't do it for the company, I did it for my family of scrappers, because we had fun and I wanted to.

Ok, I promise not to be such a stranger. Happy Scrappin'

Due to Budget Cuts

2008-12-02T22:47:00.002-05:00

Can I just say that I HATE that phrase, especially when I have to use it. Today I had to do something I was hoping I would never have to do, I had to let a part-time employee go due to the budget. Totally sucked, but she is gracious and understanding, and she is already retired, just wanted a part-time job. But when they get rid of Adjunct Faculty she was on the list too. Did I mention this totally sucked? Not only did I have to tell her, but I had to inform my staff, one of which I still need to inform because she went home sick. Too bad too, because she is one that will be the most directly effected by this decision. Looks like more work for all of us. I tried to keep her, I really did, but there was nothing I could do, totally and completely SUCKS!!! I can honestly say I hope that I NEVER EVER have to do that again.

Other than that I have been working feverishly on the baby gifts for Saturday's Baby Shower. I am so excited, I have both albums done--whoo hoo!!! Just some finishing touches to both, make a card and the gift bag and life is good. Thank goodness too, because I have so much other stuff that I need to do between now and well for the most part the 15th.

I need to make 60 Christmas Tags and stamp them for the kid's stockings. I am hoping that we can stamp them at work, they won't all be the same but they will all be stamped. Too bad I cannot bring the Bug to work, because then we would make them all right there. I also need to make three gift card holder cards, have no idea what I am going to do this year, but hopefully something will come to me quick. I also want to make Christmas Cards for everyone at work, which is about 30 people, YIKES, hopefully I will at least get my department done this weekend in time for the Christmas Party. I also need to get cards made for family as well as get some gifts for the niece and nephews, one hopes I can do a good job. Oh, and I got my first assignment for OOTF, and well that is due by the 15th. And then there is everything else.

My wedding anniversary is on the 10th, whoo hoo!! We will be celebrating 10 years, how crazy is that. I have been working about 50 hours a week, I have meetings, and projects I am working on, I would really like to scrap for me, and to actually enjoy watching a football game. Calgon and Mr. Bacardi take me away to a special place. Seriously, this is one stressed out Bunny.

I can say, that it has to get better, hopefully it cannot get much worse--but don't quote me on that because, well, where is that wood I should be knocking on? Thanks for letting me vent, not that I feel any better about the day, but at least I got that off my chest. Well, I will post the albums and such when I get everything done. That's it from now from the Bunny Hole, peace!

Still In Shock!!

2008-11-25T07:56:00.002-05:00

Yes, I have knows since last Friday morning that I was chosen as one of six Guest Designers for Outta This Funk (OOTF), and I am still in total shock. I so cannot believe that I was picked, the amount of talent in that community is amazing!! I can say I am glad to see that my friends Nutter and Frogs were chosen as well, who knows the craziness we can get into on this one. I do have to say that I am totally honored to have been picked, the Inspiration Team members are some of my favorites of all time. So, having them pick me is beyond an honor. When I sent in my bio, I had no idea what to write, the only time I have ever done anything like that is for a cover letter, which is totally different. I realized I forgot to say how long I have scrapped or anything like that. But as hubby says, they all know you so really, but then there are members there that do not know me, so I wish I would have put more. But I guess if they want to know they can always ask.

So, I can say I am a designer, lol, even if its just a guest spot, its still very cool. If you would like to take a peek at OOTF please do. If you are a scrapper you will be sure to enjoy it, and gain lots of inspiration, if you are not a scrapper enjoy the beautiful work created by these awesome scrappers. Whoop whoop!!!!

Well that's it from the Bunny Hole, until next time, peace out!!

Where to start

2008-11-19T19:56:00.003-05:00

Well it seems like lately I am not sure if I am coming or going in every area of my life.

Work has been just crazy. There have been state wide budget cuts, and well that includes my little slice of the state budget. I have been busy at work creating reports, counting pennies, canceling titles and trying to cut our budget. I am not the decision maker for the budget, but I am in charge of the bills, so it really affects me and my staff. There has been a lot of stress and extra work and I think its starting to get to all of us. I may just have to do a departmental get out of the office free card and take everyone to lunch somewhere. I would say order it, but honestly I think we need to get out of the office and have some non-office fun. I wonder if pool and lunch would be doable? May have to look into that, have a little departmental Christmas party.

Sorta got off the track there. Any way I have been working hard and feeling like I am accomplishing nothing. Just when I think I may be caught up something else lands on my desk, usually via email. It just seems like it is never going to end, and I am thinking it has to or else I could be in for a world of hurt.

Home has been a little crazy too. I have been playing phone tag with several close friends and never seeming to get to chat. I did get to talk to my bestest friend in the world the other day. It was so nice to catch up and to learn more about her new little daughter. I just hope that little stinker gets good and strong so she can have her much needed surgery. I want to go up and see them, but it doesn't look like that is going to happen anytime soon. Maybe a good Birthday present. Any way we found out that hubby doesn't have narcolepsy, which is good, but still he is so sleepy all the time. They gave him some meds to try for the sleepiness, and well lets just say that not so much. I knew when I read the possible side effects that he should not take them, but he tried one any way, and well I was right. Yikes!!! So now, who knows.

I really need to work in my scrappy room. I have two baby albums I need to get done by December 6th, and between then and now is Turkey day. Not only do I have albums I have to make, I have a bunch of page kits that I need to do. I just want to have them done, they have been sitting here waiting to be scrapped for way to long. I am hoping that this weekend I can not only get a bunch of much needed house work done, but get some scrapping done too. My room needs to be straightened up, nothing to outrageous, but it needs to be done. Plus I want to make sure that my mil can be in my scrappy room with me, going to try to get her to make some cards, will have to see about getting some kits together maybe. Did I just give myself more work, am I nuts.

On that note, the in-laws are coming for Turkey Day, and I am excited!!!! Need to do some prep work for them but with hubby's help we will have it ship shape before they get here. I sorta wish they were coming Tuesday but, I guess Wednesday will do. Thursday we will feast and watch football (hopefully there will be a game worth watching, if not no football for me.) And then if tradition stands on Friday morning mil and I will be crazy and get up really early and go shopping :D!!! We have so much fun.

So, seeing that I had no idea where to start, I have no idea where to end. As one can see its been hectic around here!!! Someone tell me that there is a light at the end of the tunnel, that is unless its that freight train, in which case get its number because it done hit me. Hopefully I will get some time to upload some new creations. That's it for now from the bunny hole, peace out!

Disclaimer: If this post seems very random, sketchy, choppy, or otherwise just plain odd, it is due to the sleepy nature of the Bunny. One hopes I will be more awake next time!!!

The Hardest Card

2008-11-05T21:53:00.002-05:00

I think that yesterday I made the hardest card I have ever had to make in my life. Finding everything I needed for it was not the hard part, the hard part was what the card was for. Our building manager and his wife lost their unborn baby last week--she was at 22 weeks. Well, we wanted a card for him, and of course I said I could. I did, and it turned out beautiful. But trying to figure out what to put on the inside was impossible, so I left it blank. Which turned out to be a good thing seeing that about fifteen people signed it. I have to say trying to find the words to express your heartache for them is hard, and finding an appropriate sentiment was just has hard. I just want to say, I hope that I never ever have to make another card for such an occasion.

Here is the card, in case you were curious.

Well that's it for this time, peace out from the bunny hole.

Pumpkins and Pages

2008-11-02T21:50:00.003-05:00

Well this weekend went by to quickly as usual, but I did manage to get a lot accomplished. Friday night hubby and I carved our pumpkins. I know, Halloween night seems a bit late for this, but it has sorta become tradition here. This year hubby even carved his own. While we carved we watched the Munsters Marathon that was on, it was a nice evening.

Saturday I spent the day cleaning and organizing my scrappy hole. I managed to get all my paper put away, which was no small feat. I did a good organizing session, that included putting away stuff that was left from working on projects of the past. I also ran to Michael's to get a Cropper Hopper organizing set for my paper. I knew I was going to need something for all my new fun yummy paper, and that kit was perfect. I also listened to the Gamecock football game, way to go Gamecocks beating the Vols at Williams Brice.

Sunday, seeing that my scrappy room was all nice and clean and organized I decided that I really need to get some of these older page kits scrapped. So, I worked on one page prior to the Green Bay Packer game. I need to print a larger picture for one spot, trim it, adhere it and its a done page. I really like that I used nontraditional colors for the theme of the page. I watched the football game, we lost in overtime to the Titans, bummer. After the game I went and got groceries, came home made supper, and then scrapped some more. I got another page completely done. It feels so good to have my room back. I cleaned up after both pages and now I am ready to scrap some more. But, I think that will have to wait until tomorrow, as it is late and I must work in the morning.

Until next time, peace out from the bunny hole.

Motivation

2008-10-30T09:51:00.004-04:00

I have none, and really I should. I have piles of work to do, but no motivation to do it. Anyone else feel this way?

In the mean time, here is a picture of all us gals at the crop out in Utah a couple weeks ago. It was the night of the pajama party, hence the pjs. And yes, I am the one wearing bunny ears.

Well that's it for now from the bunny hole, peace out.

I got me some plunder!!

2008-10-27T19:29:00.004-04:00

That is right, my trip to Utah was nothing short of a plundering of the scrappy stores that I managed to get to. What fun, the stores there were so awesome, so much stuff that I have never laid eyes on, and all the yummy stuff I have only seen online. Not that my LSS isn't great, it is, but everything there is well from there.

I was a naughty girl, but the voices told me to!! The first day we hit two stores, and I came a way with some great finds, mostly paper but some fun embellies and stamps too. Then I went with Harps to where the crop was going to be, she had to teach a class. Well, needless to say there, I think I plundered that store the most--my first receipt was about 3 feet long or so. Oops, I did say that I had been a naughty girl, and nope not a tinge of guilt here. Then I had to go next door to JoAnn, well that store was NOTHING like the crusty ones here. It was clean and the scrappy area was GINORMOUS!!! I saw some cute stuff, the Hello Kitty Sizzix Dies were cute, but I did resist the temptations. I did manage to find a few must haves while I was there, go figure.

The plundering continued at the crop, well all that yummy goodness how could I not. Plus we went to the other store, and they had different stock--excuses excuses I know. Oh and I cannot leave out the fun at DCWV!!! Not only did we get a very cool tour, lunch, we were part of a focus group, but we got to shop their warehouse. Scrapbookers gone wild is how I will some that up. They didn't even need to finish the question before all of us had our hands up, like we would pass up this shopping opportunity. I can just say I felt like I robbed the place, and boy did that pile of paper expand rather quickly, but 75% off come on now, you know I am going to be naughty. Besides, hubby said I could.

But the plundering did not stop there, nope sure didn't. It continued on Saturday morning when we went to the yummy store that Mer works at. Plundered me some there too, fun paper and stamps, honestly its a sickness. Did I mention that I was not the only plunderer?? Because Shellie helped some and so did Scatty, and well, lets just say we were a band of merry scrappers plundering the treasures of the Utah Scrappy Goodness.

Alas, the plundering came to an end at Robert's. I have heard so much about this store it seemed so odd to finally be walking into one. I would compare it to AC Moore more than Hobby Lobby or Michael's, but it just seemed to have well new stuff. It could have been new to me, but hey new nonetheless. Oh, and I was actually able to find a Coluzzle Circle template--thank goodness!!!! I think this is the store that I actually spent the least amount at, funny, but by this time I had realized, Girl enough on the paper.

Oh but boy did I have a great time, and I am so glad that Harps agreed to ship it all home for me. Don't worry I gave her money, and by the look of it, I gave her just enough. She sent me two huge flat rate boxes packed to the hilt!!! When I got home from work when they arrived hubby just said, don't hurt your back, lol. I knew, he did not, there was no way to prepare him for the paper plunder he was about to behold. All he said when we got done was, "I thought we had talked about your paper problem?" I told him yes, but, and at the same time we agreed, it w"was a relapse!" Good thing he gets it or I would be in so much trouble.

Now, to find a place to store all my new plunder, and to find the time to use some of it!!! I had such a great time, I so could make that trip an annual trip!!! Well, I need to get myself out from under this pile of paper. Until next time, peace out!

What an awesome time!!!!

2008-10-21T21:14:00.002-04:00

That's right you guessed it I am back from my scrappy adventure to Utah and it was an absolute blast. The scrappy shopping was awesome, better than expected, I promise I did leave some paper there. The crop was a blast too, didn't get much done but I had a great time meeting all the ladies from CX and such. It was awesome that some of the non croppin' CX ladies stopped by to say hi. I was so bummed that we missed Jen G. Next time, oh sheesh, I sure hope there is a next time. Ok, I guess I better do a recap.

Wednesday
1:30 a.m. get up and get ready to go to the airport
2:30 a.m. leave for said airport
4:15 a.m. arrive at said airport
6:30 a.m. get on plane one (did I mention there was only suppose to be one plane, yeah right, that is a whole other blog post)
8:04 a.m. land at airport two--hurry to get to plane two
8:30 a.m. arrive at plane two, they are boarding :growl:
10:34 a.m. arrive in Salt Lake City, Utah! whooop whoop, I am dog tired but it didn't last long
11 a.m. Harps gets me at the airport and we cruise around to see about something to eat, yeah I haven't eaten yet
NOON Done eating, let the shopping begin--we hit two stores before we went back to her house so she could see the family, I could drop my stuff off, and then we were off to the store she works at and where the crop is going to be.

5 p.m. So, while Harps taught her class I walked around the lss there and well shopped with out a care in the world. I then went next door to JoAnns, wow, so not like the crusty ones in town here. And the scrappy section there was huge!!! Went back to Heartland, shopped more. When Harps got done with class some of the Utah girls showed up to help set up for the crop. Kitty, Val, Jen, and Mon were all so sweet!!! We got that done and off to the house for some sleep.

10:30 p.m. Back at Harps and chatting with her and her husband, they are so cute. I believe I hit the bed about 11:30 or so. Long day but so much fun.

Thursday
7 a.m. Up!! Stupid internal clock.
9 a.m. Leave house for crop, errands and coffee on the way. I must have coffee to be human.
9:30 a.m. Arrive at Heartland to get the croppin' started. I got to meet TB and his wife, they dropped off the prizes that CX donated, what an awesome place. Shortly there after, Scatty, Meg, Stacy, and Leslie showed up. The Southern contingent was present and accounted for. People started to trickle in, Christine, Shan`e, Roshelle, Alicia, (if I spell a name wrong I am so sorry), Randi, I am forgetting two or three names, they will come to me. Anyway, by the end of the day, we were all there, Nana, Shellie, and Mer joined us. We went to the other store and did a little Make-n-Take, fun little tag.

Lots and lots of chatting, I did manage to finish a page, and get almost done with a second. :D We all left the crop about 12 or a little after. Off to the house and hit the bed.

Friday
7 a.m. Up and adam, stupid internal clock!!
8:30 a.m. go for breakfast at Jen's house, she is so fun!!
10 a.m. Leave to go to DCWV!!! Wow what a blast this was. We got a tour, then off to lunch and a focus group--their first ever, very cool stuff. After that we went to their warehouse where we got to shop at 75% off prices. OMG let me tell you what, a girl could get in some serious trouble in there :D.

4 p.m. Arrive back at Heartland after a small pit stop at Wally World, I did find some really cute pj's and a Happy Bunny Halloween shirt :D. I needed some better jammies, it was jammie night!! I did manage to finish my page, and an entire other page. So my page count on day two was four, I know impressive as all get out.

Harps had to go home early, she was not feeling well. So, I followed Roshelle back to the house in Harps's DH's van. I am just going to say, experience, and no I don't drive a mini van. It was about 1 or so when I finally got to sleep.

Saturday
7:30 a.m. Wow look, internal snooze! LOL
9:30 a.m. Ride with Ashley (I so know I spelled that wrong) ride to Heartland, for we are taking a little field trip to the store that Mer works at, and then its my big day.
11 or so we leave for Mer's LSS, a little late, but better late than never. Wow, what a fun little store it was too!!! Again, I had a great time shopping. I honestly do not know how my brain did not just explode, all the fun scrappy stuff that I have never seen face to face before. I tell ya, a girl can go crazy, and yes I did, thank you very much!! Oh, and there just happens to be a Roberts just down the way, well yes I had to go. Now for those that don't know, Robert's is like a Micheal's' or an AC Moore. Good deals in there too!! Naughty, yes and loving it! Ok, we need to cruise, Shellieh and I have plans.

1:30 Back at Heartland, food, makeup and hair--yes I got a little girlie girl. More on that later :wink:

5:30 / 6 p.m. Back to Heartland, supper is about ready, then the Personal Trainer guy came in to show us some stretches to do. Very helpful. By this time I really had to start packing, what an over whelming prospect that was. Oh, but we did play Greedy Girls, and that was fun, I will be sure to post pictures from that! Then packing. I decided to leave almost everything I bought there and had Harps ship it. I didn't want to go over weight on my suitcase, $80 seemed a bit steep when I knew I could get the stuff in some flat rate boxes (well Harps). So, I got my stuff all packed up, said my see y'all laters and I was off to the airport.

11:55 p.m. Get on plane number one

Sunday
5:30 a.m. Arrive in Atlanta, airport number two for a three hour layover, joy and bliss
8:30 a.m. Second plane leaves for Charlotte
10:04 a.m. Arrive in Charlotte
12:30 p.m. Arrive at Home HURRAY

Once I got cleaned up I just lounged around on the couch all day and watched football, I love watching football. Snoozed some too. Well, I know I didn't discuss my loot, but I am saving that for when it arrives. I cannot wait, I wonder if I should take that afternoon off? LOL. Alright, thats it for now, until next time, peace!

Getting almost time!!

2008-10-13T22:31:00.002-04:00

I cannot believe that in two days I will be in SLC shopping with little miss Harps at all the Scrappy stores. I am sure its not what I envision, you know a scrappy store on every corner, and isles and isles of paper, but its all good. I cannot be disappointed in the shopping, if I am most likely in need of a good shrink, lol.

So, today was my only day of work at work, and it was busy. Worked on the (and just forgot something I was suppose to do) reports I had started last week. I have most of them done, but the one I needed done before I left was done, so that is good. I had two meetings today, Department Heads, which I was almost late for, and a Faculty Meeting, which I was a little late for. I would have been on time, but seriously students do not know how to move through the hallways. Oh, and at lunch a few of us went down to the Fair Grounds, its South Carolina State Fair Time, for lunch. And man was that corn dog ever good, Bailey's are the best!!!! The fried mushrooms were awesome, and the sweet potato fries could have been crispier but still mmmmmmm, my allotment of grease has been met for the remainder of the year.

Other than that, just having some Internet issues at the house, but we are taking care of that. Hopefully I will get home from my trip and we will be all set up with high speed--how cool would that be. Not near as cool as going to crop in Salt Lake City baby!!!! Did I mention that? Oh, and one last thing, I got to see the most precious pic of my friends new baby girl Ella today. I need more details, but that little girl is beautiful with her full head of hair. Welcome Ella!!! And Frogs, breath, if nothing else breath, and buzz me if you need me girl.

Well that is it for now, have a good one, and if by chance I am MIA for a couple days its because I am in Salt Lake City, and I will be sure to update when I get back. Peace out from the Bunny Hole!!!

Friday, Hurray!

2008-10-10T20:00:00.004-04:00

The week that was, what a day, what a week it will be!!

This week it was numbers numbers numbers. I realize I am the money person at work, but some days the only way I make it through is with my new mantra: "I love math, Excel is my friend!" And well, that could sum up the work week. It doesn't help when frustration sets in, then I usually step away, but the week was full of them. One good thing, my assistant helped me out big time, I know I tried that and on more than one thing too, but, today it worked. Don't ask, however, I do suspect a gremlin in my work space, I could be wrong. So, that helped, and it will really helped with my Monday as well. Because Monday next week at work is my Friday next week at work--it sure is going to be a busy, hectic, where did the day go day, and a faculty meeting to top it off. Joy and bliss! Could life at work get any better?

And then there is the week that will be. I cannot believe that I fly to Salt Lake City, Utah in five days to go scrapping. Yes, I think I just got goose bumps, excited much? I cannot believe that I am going to a Scrapbookers Paradise!!!! Not to mention a tour, lunch, and a focus group at DCWV!! How totally cool, Harps is so rocking this. Oh, and yes another reason to be excited, I get to see Harps, Nana, Meg, and Scatty again, and I get to meet a bunch of ladies from CX that I haven't met yet as well as some ladies we will need to recruit. My page kits are planned, my scrappy stuff is ready to go (I know I know but I have an EARLY flight.) Did I mention that I am totally excited about this trip, even if there could be snow. I get to go scrap book shop hopping!! Too bad there is still a lot to do between now and then.

Busy bunny for sure. I have a very long list of things I need to accomplish before I leave. Luckily one thing is done, haircut check! Did that after work, which is very cute, I should probably get a picture because I will never have it look like this again until the next hair cut! But that is something I needed to do before the photo shoot too. Laundry, clean, groceries, pack, and then throw work and family in there, shew, I am so glad I have Tuesday off.

Alright then, until next time, peace out from the Bunny Hole!

And its not even my Birthday!!

2008-10-09T22:11:00.002-04:00

i pod
i mac
i spoiled

YES I AM!!!!

What a fun day for me. First, I finally broke down and decided to get the Big Bug aka Cricut Expression machine. What finally sold me was the ability to make my own embossing folders and stamps. I know they are working on some other stuff too, so yes I finally got bit by the bug. I have yet to play with it, but I think it likes its new home. This weekend I will have to look at it and see what I can do. But I am way excited!!

Second, dh came home with a present for me too, an iMac, and its beautiful. But of course I am going to have learn a new system, but I have a feeling I am going to be in love!!!

And third, its only six more days and I will be in Salt Lake City baby!!!!!! That is right, the Bunny is going on the road to crop with some girls from CX, and of course some scrappy shopping. I have been saving up for months, I mean really I am going to the mecca of Scrappydom and I am beyond stoked about it.

So, yes I am spoiled, but its all good, I am worth it.

Until next time, peace out from the Bunny Hole!!!

Bunny Blogging Take Two

2008-10-08T22:53:00.003-04:00

Hey all y'all!!!

I realize that its been a long while. I will attempt to do better no promises.

Let's start with an update, the last time I posted I had just got the Cataloging job at the Law Library.

Well, I started on August 16th and have been loving it. In December I actually became the Head of Tech Services, and the Acquisitions Librarian. I have four full time assistants, one part time assistant, and a part time catalog librarian in my department. It sure does keep me busy.

Let me say one thing, the Law Librarians and the vendors sure know how to throw a party!! Baton Rouge was great, went there for SEALL, then I went to New Orleans for AALL, and this past July I attended AALL in Portland. I have met a lot of great people, and wonderful resources. Another cool thing about going on trips for work, I get to meet my CX friends in person, which is very cool.

I am still scrapping away--that will be the next post, I need to hit the bed.

Y'all have a good one, peace out from the hole!

What a Week!

2006-08-06T14:34:00.000-04:00

Yes, a week it surely was and I am meaning that in the best way possible.

Monday started out pretty normal, not sure if I did much, other than cleaning and the usual. Went to a friends for a little while in the evening.

Tuesday started out normal, you know get up drink coffee check emails, exercise, eat lunch and clean, again the same old same old. Well, I was online in the afternoon and working on some stuff in my scrappy room. Then DH told me he was on his way home so I got off line in case he needed to call. Checked the phone for messages, and there were some. First one, nothing major, second one put me on Cloud 9! It was the director of the USC Law Library calling, well I know they do not call if you didn't get the job so I got very excited. I called him back, and left a message. After doing a happy dance in the kitchen and freaking out all the animals I decided that I better do something to keep myself busy waiting for the phone to ring. (I have been waiting for the phone to ring for two months, but knowing it was going to made the anxiety that much more!) The phone rings, I know who it is thanks to caller ID. I try to stay calm but my excitement level is through the roof. So, I am offered the cataloging job at the library all I could say was whoa hooo, I know not real professional but hey I am like way excited about this. Well by the time I got off the phone with mister director man I could barely contain myself, I was bouncing, bouncing off the walls, bouncing off the ceiling just plain bouncing.

So, I call my mom since DH is still not home from work yet. I say, "guess what" and she says "what" and I said "I GOT A JOB!" I think she was more excited than I was because she did a whoop and holler I usually only hear during a long touchdown run during a Green Bay Packer football game. I talked to her about the job and what all this means for so many aspects of our life. She gets a call, she isn't gone long, then I get a call, its my older sister. "Hello" "whoa hooo, now talk to mom." She is so silly! I talked to mom until DH got home.

DH gets home, he looks so tired, but he can tell there is something up because my smile was way beyond ear to ear. He gets in the house and I tell him, "You are looking at the new cataloging librarian at the USC Law Library!" and he says "whoa hoo!" We were both very excited that we did a little dance :D. We then both got ready and went out to eat at the Mexican place in town, I even had a Margaritta and it was yumm yumm yummy. My face is still sore from all that smiling.

Wednesday, besides still being on a high from being gainfully employed I didn't do much!!! LOL, I did put in an order from some scrappy supplies and I believe I even got a little creative and made some pages. I have actually be very productive this week, between Monday and Friday I did one double page layout and two single page layouts, very good for me.

Thursday, I had some errands to run. Get the oil changed in DH's car, groceries, enlarge some pics, and do some laundry. Lots to do and I got it all done.

Friday, it all sunk in when I got the letter from USC offering me the job. I think I will have it framed. I got everything I needed put together to accept the job, now I just have to get my transcripts and find out what time I need to be to work. I also got all my stuff ready to go to CKC on Saturday, which was even more exciting because I had a job too.

Saturday, CKC is finally here. CKC is a Scrapbooking Convention put on by Creative Keepsakes and it was up in Charlotte. So, my scrappy friend and I loaded up the car, once again, and headed north this time to the Queen City. We got there just in time to start our Volunteer sifts. Four hours of being Teaching Assistant was very cool, got me lots of free stuff and admittance into the Vendor Fair. OMG the Vendor Fair was awesome, there was so much there, stamps, ink, paper, dies, embellishments, and so much more. I had some fun at a couple places. We both had a couple classes in the afternoon, which were fun. I learned how to make a flip flop album and a waterfall album with an accordion fold--very cool. I still have both of those to finish but I want to put my own personal touches on them. After classes got done we had about one and a half hours before the Send-Off Crop, so we decided to go get supper. Now, you would think on a Saturday afternoon, downtown Charlotte, NC across the street from a convention center there would not only be numerous restaurants but those numerous restaurants would be open? Oh no, that would have been too easy. Well, there was one place but since we had pizza for lunch we didn't want it again (a menu would have been handy) , so we set off to find supper. Well, get to one place closed, second place closed, third place way to expensive, fourth place a little bit more formal then what we are wearing. So, after walking at least 20 blocks we ended up eating at where we started, and guess what they had much more than pizza, in fact the burgers were very good. Man do my feet and legs hurt this morning.

On to the crop we go, only a few minutes late but we made it. We find a table, and luck out with there being two very fun ladies sitting there which was great. I got lots done in the less then 4 hours or so that we had. I did two single pages and one double page layouts. At this rate both the wedding and Jamaica albums will be done in no time. The drive out of Charlotte was a little interesting, and lets just leave it at that. We got home late, but I think it was worth it (as I sit here with very sore feet and legs.) I took a shower and hit the bed, and after a few tosses and turns I feel asleep.

Sunday, slept late and woke up sore! So, I am spending the day lounging on my couch while DH plays a video game. I do so like days like this, time together, all the animals cuddled up and sleeping near by.

So, that was my week, a great week! Hope that every one else had a super fantastic fun filled happy week as well. That's it from the Bunny Hole, keep on keepin it real. Peace out!

Down with Hackers

2006-07-31T09:10:00.000-04:00

Alright what gives you the right to go and hack a site? I mean really, and of all sites a Scrapbooking site, why would you even bother? All I can say is GROW UP!! What did that site or anyone there ever do to you? Is this your way of feeling like a big man, if so maybe you should pick a site that isn't populated by 98% women. Of all the sites to hack, banks, credit cards, eBay, you know ones that actually have money associated with them you pick one that a bunch of women are at. Well, we may be women, and we may be for the most part harmless creatures, but let me tell you, you have threatened us and that is not good. Do you not know that we have sharp tools and blunt objects, and we know how to use them. So, if you could please grow up and realize that you could be doing bigger and better things please release my scrappy site already.

About to get my Rabbit with the Big Sharp Pointy Teeth slippers out and attack, show how dynamite this Bunny really is.

A Croppin' I Did Go

2006-07-27T10:11:00.000-04:00

What a weekend!

Friday we left my house a little after 4 am and hit the road with a mission. We made it to Savannah for breakfast with an online friend. We had so much fun just a chatting away. Wish we would have had more time but we were on a mission and we could not stray from our schedule. We left Savannah and hit the road for our next stop--Winter Haven, FL and an awesome Scrappy Store there. Lets just say we made good time. Just before Daytona my friend needed to rest so we decided to pull off and switch drivers. Well, we didn't pull off at the best place, and getting back on to the interstate was a bit tricky. I did it, luckily that dump truck could move over, and getting used to a new car at 80 is not always easy, but I did it.

We got to Winter Haven and the scrappy store, found a few things and were off once again. We were now headed for Branden and a JoAnn's Superstore. Better selection than the JoAnn's here, but we both only found a couple very small items and we were back on the road again for Parrish and our final destination Day Springs.

I was navigating, and we missed the turn. I do have to say it was so not my fault. Map Quest gave us the name of a street to turn on, however, the streets all have two names and the one we had was the smaller of the two. Now when I say smaller I mean it looked like, and I quote, "like it came from Barbie's Dream House." It was so small. The sign for the Conference center was small too, but at least I saw that on our second pass. We were very happy to get there.

We then had to unload the car, this took several trips but we did it. We also set up our scrappy areas so that we could do some serious scrappin. We were not there long and then it was supper time. Thank goodness we were starved. When we got back from supper we went to yet another scrappy store. I found some fun stuff there. We got back and we got to scrappin'.

We stayed up late and got up early all weekend, but we had so much fun. We even got some scrappin' done. I in fact made 5 single page layouts and 3 double page layouts, got to play with the Xyron Personal Cutting System and some fun Quickutz Dies. So out of the 22 page kits I put together I got 8 of them done, great accomplishment considering it seemed like every time I looked up it was time to go eat.

We left Day Springs a little after noon on Sunday. This was in itself a trip. We were taking one of our friends, she is from Ohio, to Orlando to visit her family. Now the little car we were in was loaded with just two of us, but add a third to the mix and loaded is an understatement. In fact our hope for the hour long trip was to not hit any bad bumps. The little Saturn was so loaded we drove with three people in the front. I drove and my two friends shared the passenger seat, close friends has an entirely new meaning now LOL. By the time we got to Orlando we were all very happy to get out of the sardine can. But we did have fun, I still giggle when I think about it.

Well we left Fink in Orlando and back on the road again. We were on yet another mission, a mission to make it home before Monday, which we did. Traffic was good for us, which was great because there was a 20 mile stretch on the other side of the interstate that looked like a parking lot and we were very happy to not be there. Unfortunately the weather was not as good. From Jacksonville to Columbia it rained off and on, and for a few of those ons it was so bad you could hardly see, but we made it. We pulled into my drive way about 11 pm, unloaded my stuff and was home. My friend still had another 10 miles til home and to unpack her stuff, which waited until the next day because it was raining so hard when she got there.

What a weekend, I tell you, but man we had so much fun. I am looking forward to next year, but we will have a bigger car for that one.

Well thats it from the Bunny Hole for now. Peace

I'm artsy

2006-07-19T11:38:00.000-04:00

Some artsy stuff I created.

This is a Boyish Backpack I made using the Harley Davidson Theme.

This is the inside of the backpack. There is a 12 page album that pulls out for pictures or whatever. The album is held in with the ribbon.

Have a great day!!!!

Peace

Packed Up and Almost Ready

2006-07-19T11:26:00.000-04:00

Well, all my scrappy stuff is packed up and ready to go. I am still hoping to make a few more page kits, and maybe some flirty purse sets, and I have some stuff for cards. I am so hoping that I have not forgotten anything, if so I guess to bad for me, lol. Now I just need to get my clothes and other stuff ready to go. I am very excited to get to go scrap with so many of my friends. Fun fun fun!!!

Watch out Florida here I come. :D

Okay I better get going so I can get some stuff done. Will check in later.

Peace

A Croppin' I will Go!

2006-07-13T12:44:00.000-04:00

Okay, so next week Friday I leave for a fun filled weekend in Florida. What will I be doing for fun you may ask, well I will be scrapbooking of course. A friend of mine there has got us a great little retreat place to go for the weekend so a group of us are headed down for some serious scrappy time. We don't have to leave to sleep or eat, which is totally cool.

So, I have been getting my scrappy stuff ready to go for the last few days. So far I have 16 page kits ready to go. I am hoping that this will help me get lots and lots accomplished while I am there, even if I am blabbering away. I love the fact that I can just pull out everything I need for a page and work on it. I have the papers all picked out, the pictures printed (all but one), the journaling written, and a materials list. I am hoping to use Yams' wide format printer to print my favoritest wedding picture on fabric, I sure hope it turns out or I could be seriously bummed. I have all sorts of pages planned too, that way I shouldn't have to worry about not wanting to work on something I have so many to choose from. I am hoping to get a few more done as well, I mean I am going to have roughly 38 hours of scrappy time.

I have started my what to bring list of tools and supplies, I am hoping to not completely move out of my scrappy room. DH always is amazed at how much I can bring with me, but hey you don't want to not have something. I am hoping that with the page kits I will have packed only what I need, and if some need comes up my fellow scrappers should be able to help me out--that's what croppin with others is about helping each other. I am so super excited about this trip I can hardly stand it. Only a few more days and we will be hitting the road for a fun filled weekend of scrappin'. What could be better?

Until next time from the Bunny hole.
Bunny Out

Its been a while

2006-07-12T09:52:00.000-04:00

I know I know, its been forever and a day, so sue me, life has been happening.

Actually a lot has happened since I last posted, well duh its been almost a year, so I guess I best get y'all up to speed.

October--G's funeral, not fun.
November-- Croppin' for HizDay and the Inlaws came for Thanksgiving, lots of fun. We had fun at the after Thanksgiving Day sales
December--7th wedding anniversary and Christmas, whoo hoo fun
January--New Year's Day at Lambeau Field and the Packers WON!, more fun than you could imagine. I went to the game with DH's best freind, he had never been to Lambeau and was totally taken aback by the experience.
February--Birthday and basically uneventful
March--Not much at all other than scrappin and getting ready for HizDay. I did manage to win some more Sizzix at CX (I love that place)
April--HizDay, which was a blast the weather cooperated and the bands rocked
May--My last month at SMC, a little sad but good. We also had to have our oldest cat Callie put to sleep, she was very sick and it was for the best, this was very very sad.
June--Dad has been sick, went to visit him and mom in WI, stressful trip but good nonetheless
July--Not much, going to FL to crop with friends

See caught up already and as you can see my life has been pretty boring. Other than looking for a new job and scrapping away not much has been going on. I will attempt to stay up to date on this, not sure if it will happen, but hey I do what I can.

Thats it for now from the Bunny Hole, Peace

Saying Good Bye to G

2005-11-01T20:49:00.000-05:00

I had a rough week a couple weeks back. I learned from my best friend that our highschool band director was killed in an accident. He was involved in an accident that also killed the bus driver, of the bus he was in, his wife, granddaughter, and a student teacher. This was really hard for me because I was 1800 miles away from where I felt I needed to be.

I was able to get a plane ticket and fly up to Wisconsin in time for the visitation and funeral. I am so glad that I was able to do this! I can say never pack for a last minute trip while crying, just trust me.

Who was G?
G was more than a band director, he was a mentor, and a friend. He really cared about his students and it showed. In highschool I had a friend commit suicide, needless to say I took that hard and didn't really go to class that day, except band. G could tell that something was wrong, so when he asked I told him. He comforted me, and during the day came and checked on me, I never for got that.

He blessed my life for knowing him, and he blessed many lives while he taught at Chippewa Falls Senior High. He will be truly missed, but he will live on in our hearts and memories. As my brother said, "He IS a great man!"

Please say a good thought for his family he and his wife left behind, and for the mother of their granddaughter who also died. This is a trying time for all of them, and I can never say I understand their pain or know how they feel. But, I can say I grieve with them and have them in my heart always. So G, we are FOREVER CARDINAL BOUND.

Peace out from the Bunny Hole.

Well its ABOUT TIME!

2005-10-02T19:55:00.000-04:00

I know I know, 20 lashings for not posting, shame on me. Okay so there is a lot to catch up on so I might as well go monthly.

June: I flew to Wisconsin for my parent's 40th Anniversary surprise party. It was a surprise all right, even more so when the parents found out that older brother and I had been in town for three days already and that we slept next door the night before. Hee hee, my mom about fell over on that. The party was great, most of both sides of the family was there as well as some friends we have not seen in what seemed like ages. I took tons of pics and had a great time.

About a week after I got home I had the annual ACL conference to attend. Lucky for me it was in Columbia so I didn't have to travel anywhere and I got to sleep in my own bed every night. I again learned a lot and had a great time. Librarian's playing Jeopardy can be very interesting, I do have to say that Jen, Charlessa and I were all amazed I was not a question or an answer--thank goodness. I also am now on the ACL CLC team which is pretty cool.

Other than that June was just like any other month :D.

July: Well July started pretty good. I took the 5th off to hang out on the scrapbook forum for the July 5th celebration. I scrapped all day and hung out with my online scrapbuddies all day, and it was well worth it. CX was giving out prizes every half hour just like on National Scrapbook Day. Well, I was in the chat room chatting when all of a sudden my chat screen was not responding to me but I kept seeing my name come up. I was curious and frantic all at the same time. Then one of the administrators popped me a message to congratulate me on being the GRAND PRIZE WINNER! Well I could not respond, I imed a friend to tell her to tell everyone that my chat was not responding and to ask what I won. Well about five minutes later the prize window opened to show me that I won $1200 worth of Sizzix dies. Well I about died, I gave a scream, everyone home came running into my scrap room to find out what was wrong. They found me crying with a huge smile on my face chanting "I won I won I won!" They were unimpressed, that is until the next morning when they saw my prize package and then they knew. I am still in shock. Man did I ever have fun picking out all those dies.

At the end of the month I traveled to central Florida to meet a scrapbuddy and attend an overnight crop. On the way down I met "Coach" for breakfast and coffee in Savannah, she is such a sweetheart. In Florida I met Yams, and man did we ever have a blast--I never thought I would answer to Bunny but I did. LOL! Everyone else at the crop must have thought we were nuts, especially when they found out that it was the first time we had ever met face-to-face. I found a great scrapbuddy, now if we just lived closer. It was a great weekend, and we have another one planned for the new year.

August: I finally got all my dies! I was home the day "The Box" came, hubby was ordered to take pictures of me opening the box so I imed him to tell him to come home right away. Well, about four hours later he got home--stupid work he had to finish. But then I still had to wait another hour to open "The Box" I definitely learned some patience and self control skills that day. Well we got over 100 pictures of me opening the box and playing with its contents, including all three cats helping me. My face still hurts from all that smiling.

Later in the month I hosted a Celebration Crop, I had about five people come and crop with me at a co-worker's fellowship hall. It was a fun day. Other than scrappin, chattin, and working not much happened in August--oh and the students returned to campus.

September: Another month full of scrappin and chattin. I have gotten a lot of pages done, been in some craft swaps and have had a great time at the Xpressions forums. At the end of the month a friend held an overnight crop at her house, so again I moved out of my scrap room and headed out. We had an absolute blast, those two are so fun to scrap with. No worries Yams you were missed ;).

Other than that Football season started, so I spend Sunday or Monday night glued to my television in my Green and Gold hollering and cheering my team on. September was not such a good month so I am hoping that October will be better.

October: Well the month has just started so not much to report. My personalized Packer jersey should be here tomorrow so I am ultra excited about that! Other wise I am busy at work with work and HizDay. We are holding a fundraising crop for HizDay in November so I am busy planning and preparing for that. Click here to learn more about Croppin' for HizDay! I am looking forward to this because a bunch of my scrapbuddies from CX are planning on attending. It is starting to shape up, but still a lot of work needs to be done.

Okay, so there you go! Oh, the cats are doing great still as crazy as ever, and the dogs are well dogs. They are such a joy to have around, its silly how they will all cuddle together as well as very cute. The days are finally getting cool here, but we need rain. There has been no impact weather wise by the hurricanes, however gas prices are crazy!! I watched them go up by $1 in less than three days--totally wrong I tell ya! So basically that has been my biggest complaint, at least that I care to share.

Now that you are bored to tears I will close the bunny hole. Keep on keepin' it, peace!

SURPRISE

2005-06-16T22:53:00.000-04:00

Just so y'all know, the 40th Anniversary Party for my parents was a huge success. We had a great time.

More from the bunny hole later. Peace

Vacation

2005-05-29T23:37:00.000-04:00

With the school year finally over I was actually able to take a small vacation. Two weeks of practically nothing. It has been so nice not really having to do anything, but take a shower and eat. I am so sorry to see it come to an end Tuesday morning when the alarm clock will once again go off to get my sorry self out of the bed and on the road to work. Oh well, all good things must come to an end.

What did I do for my vacation? Basically I scrapbooked for two weeks. That is right, I put myself in creative mode and went to town. I did have to go get an oil change one day, oh well might as well go to Michael's and take advantage of their sale. Then I had to go into Columbia one day for the hubby, and well a couple scrapbook stores were on the way. :D That one scrapbook store could most certainly get me into serious trouble *wink wink* I found the coolest Harley Davidson paper, the diamond plate looks so real.

How many pages did I get done? Let see, I believe two for the inlaws; a two pager for the wedding album; and five others for the regular album. One of these five is a two pager for HIZ Day 05, its done with retro like paper and I think turned out well. I will have to wait and see what people have to say about it.

I have really started using all kinds of techniques and tricks to my layouts now, trying new things all the time. I am trying not to be intimidated by the beautiful works that others have, or by the materials themselves. Basically I am having a blast being creative and preserving memories all at the same time. I wish I had some people close by that I could scrap with, oh well, maybe some day. For now I have been hanging out at the Creative Express forum and having a lot of fun, everyone is very nice and encouraging, not to mention WAY talented. Here is the link http://www.creativexpress.com/community/xpressions/index.php? If you decide to join please tell them that Library Bunny sent ya ;)

I hope to get some pages up on the web page soon. Hope all is well with all ya all. Keep on keepin it, PEACE.

Ready, Set, SCRAP

2005-05-06T21:24:00.000-04:00

That's right. National Scrapbook Day is upon us and I am ready to go. I have my room all ready to go, including one project out and ready to assemble. Today I bought these really cool drawers for most of my 12 x 12 paper, so I had to rearrange my shelving unit, but it really helped a lot. I like my Cropper Hoppers for my 12 x 12 paper, but I use those basically just for paper sets and miscellaneous papers that I have bought. But my new drawers are for the larger packs that I have. All of my holiday paper is now in one spot, well for the most part, and I am very excited.

I have at least three projects that I want to get done tomorrow. One is a page pertaining to the dogs when they were puppies, one pertains to my niece, and one is a wedding page. Hopefully I can get them all done. I would also love to get my Scary Cat page done, but without a picture of Dixie for it, it cannot happen. Maybe I will get lucky and catch her at the right moment when I actually have the camera.

After last Saturday it may be hard for some people to believe that the camera is not permanently attached to my neck, LOL, but its not. I do not think I have ever taken so many pictures in my life, let alone in one day.

Well, wish me luck on my projects and I will keep y'all informed as to my progress. Happy Scrappin' in my little bunny hole. Keep on keepin' it, peace.

HIZ Day 2005

2005-05-05T22:03:00.000-04:00

HIZ Day 2005 ROCKED!!!!

Okay, so it rained and we had to move to the gym, but it still worked out very well. We did learn that the acoustics in the gym are not so band friendly. Well, at least not amped bands. So, here is the run down of the day.

I got to campus a little after 9 am, show to start at Noon, LN was knocking on my window before I was even parked because of the weather. The sound guy was not liking the forecast for the day and wanted us to move the venue inside. Not a problem, except we did not at that time have permission to use the gym, we did get permission but then had to clean it up. Luckily, everyone pulled together and we got it done. We got the tables set up for the bands to sell their goods, tables up for the HIZ Day goods, the College recruitment table, and the canteen ready to serve.

Small side note, I tie dyed my Staff shirt on Thursday and it turned out totally sweet, not to mention I was very easy to find in a crowd.

Well the stage got set, the sound check for the headliners was complete and our first band TLC started just shortly after 12. Not bad considering that we had to move the entire show. Steven and I did okay starting out for the MCs, I was told I had to talk slower, luckily we got much better during the day. TLC put on a nice show, very beautiful harmonies. Unfortunately they were unable to stick around because they had another show in Florence that night. They did give a CD for the door prizes which was cool. They also signed my program.

Another side note, I put together the programs for the event because somehow I got nominated to do it. They turned out pretty good, and I am glad that the kids liked them.

Next up was Bryan Doesn't Like It, or BDLI. All of the guys are either current or former students of the college, and most of the crowd was there for them. They did a great show. Last year's HIZ Day was their first show and they have improved a lot since then. They did great though and I am glad that the guys are having fun. Some of the songs they have written are really cool too. They signed my program too :D

Next up was Experiment Theory, half of last years Tickets to Jerusalem. The two of them Levi and Ashley (Husband & Wife) are so totally awesome. They are the sweetest too. It was nice seeing them again this year, they also gave a CD for a door prize. They did a great show, I think my favorite part was when they did a song from SHREK and Levi played the Kazoo. I got the best picture of that, did I mention I took over 200 pictures on Saturday? It was great, the crowd really responded to them too. Again, my program is signed, they also signed my staff shirt. I really hope that we can get them back for another event in the future.

We did door prizes next, that went pretty well. By this time Stephen and I were doing a little better with the Mics. I am not so nervous in front of a bunch of people with a mic anymore. I have come to the conclusion that if I can do that, I can do anything. After door prizes came a devotion based on the Prodigal Son, very enlightening.

Then came the moment, and I would like to think I did a good job of introducing Overflow. Yep, the Christian Rock band with a top 15 song played at our humble little shin-dig. They so totally rocked the house. I had a blast during their show. I was in the back stage area taking all sorts of pictures. At one time I was standing on a cooler taking pictures making Will the drummer and Matt the keyboardist laugh. After the show, they were like, we were wondering where those random flashes were coming from and then there you are standing on a cooler. They were a lot of fun. They also loaded us up on door prizes, a CD, two T-shirts, and dinner with the band. Too bad the people who won the dinner were allergic to Sea Food. All the guys signed my program and my shirt, is cool. Will signed with a smiley face, very fitting considering he and Matt laughed through their entire set.

After the show was done we had to clean up the gym before we could go have dinner with the bands. We had twenty-four people at the restaurant for supper, plus some others. Dinner was a lot of fun. I still think that Overflow's drummer cannot believe that I am the Library director. Not sure if it was me whoo-hooing behind them after each song, the tie dyed t-shirt, or the fact that they thought I was a student. Josh one of the guitarists fell in love with my Green & Gold All-Star shoes. One of the only things he said to me was, "I love your shoes!" He did say more, but that is the one thing that has stayed in my head. Like I said, dinner was a lot of fun, and the food wasn't bad once I finally got mine.

The day was long, got home about 11, but it was a great time. My knee was killing me because I really didn't sit down too much. Luckily we found a plan B, for the event, and everyone really pulled together to make the event a success. We did have a better turn out than last year, but I think that it could have been bigger had the weather been better. I do think that the weather was probably a lesson for all of us, to ALWAYS have a plan B. We had a great time, and I am sure that most of the people who attended had a great time. Next year HIZ Day 2006 will be April 29, 2006, so if you are in the area.

Anyway. Sorry I haven't posted in ages, have been a little busy. I know bad excuse but it is the only one I got. I have gotten some scrapbook pages done, as well as my special project. It looks so cool, I will fill everyone in on it later. This weekend is scrapbook weekend, Saturday is National Scrapbook Day and I plan on scrappin all day. One of these days I will be posting some of my pages on my Web page. I also plan on posting some of the pictures from HIZ Day, its not like I do not have enough of them, LOL.

I hope all is well with y'all. Keep on keepin' it, peace from this Bunny Hole.

Mad Scrapper

2005-03-28T11:18:00.000-05:00

Hello all, sorry its been awhile but not a whole lot has been going on. Lately I have been just doing a lot of scrapbooking. In fact, in the last three weeks I have managed to put together four different pages, plus designs for a few others. I have a special project I am working on, and that will take me a while--more info on that when it can be divulged.

My favoritest page is a page I made as a surprise for the hubby. It is with a picture of his father's dad fishing. It looks super fantastic, and I am hoping to recreate one similar to it for his parents as well. Hopefully I can pull it off, however, I am having a difficult time finding the background paper that will work for it--I want it to be just right.

Other than all that I have been playing around with all my music. Burning CDs from my slave drive, adding tunes to my mp3 player as well as taking some off. Currently I have close to 4000 songs on it, so I should have a good variety on my way to and from work.

This week I have taken off, spring break at the college, and plan on creating a variety of pages as well as some cleaning and organizing that is needed. Hopefully I can get a lot done and feel as if I accomplished something. Currently I am working on a birthday card for a friend's daughter, I cannot believe that she is already 13, man I feel old. I also have some stuff to put together for a baby gift, the shower was last week and I had to give a rain check. Once that idea has come to full it shouldn't take long to accomplish, I just do not want to produce junk that is to be given to others.

Once I am done with break things will be in full swing as we finish all the preparations for HizDay at the college April 30th. So far everything is going well, some odds and ends need to be worked out but I am not going to worry to much about it. I mean everything went well last year and I missed half the meetings due to my knee surgery. However, I think this year I am co m.c. of the event so I am a little worried about that, but as long as I have a cohort I should be fine.

Well, must get back to the scrappin', besides, that's about it from this Bunny Hole anyway. Keep on keepin' it, Peace!

Woo Whoo

2005-03-10T20:53:00.000-05:00

Hurray, my wait is over!!

The best ever NFL Quarterback is returning to Green Bay for his 15th season. Yep, my day was mad with the announcement that Brett Favre will be playing at least one more season.

His main reason for returning, other than he loves the game, is that his wife Deanna is doing well in her cancer treatment. I am so happy that she is getting better. She also wants Brett to play.

I need to do my little happy dance.

A happy little bunny in a Green & Gold bunny hole.
Keep on keepin it!! Peace

I can't take it any more!

2005-03-09T20:32:00.000-05:00

That is right, the suspense is killing me and I don't know how much more I can take. What, do you ask? Well I will tell you. I want to know what Brett Favre (best NFL quarterback of all time, #4 of the Green Bay Packers) is going to do in 2005. Is he going to retire, is he going to play? I need to know, as do the rest of the Green & Gold faithful.

I really want to see him back for another season, if not two, maybe three. But I would not blame him if he decided to hang up the pads and stay home in Mississippi with his family. Reasons: Deanna, his wife, has breast cancer; he has two daughters; and our (the Packers) offensive line has been what seems to be decimated by Free Agency. However, I am hoping that he is still loving the game, having fun playing, and sees playoff and superbowl potential in the team that is currently assembled.

So, there ya go!! I just want to know what Brett is going to do. If he does retire I just want to say THANK YOU Brett, for being unselfish, a true leader and role model, as well as a joy to watch. I am honored to have been able to see you in action in Lambeau Field. So, as Elroy and the Diehards say "We LOVE Brett Favre! Our kind of guy, when he's on the field and Lambeau you can feel that Green Bay pride!" I also need to say thank you to his family, for allowing all of us Cheese Heads to share him with them over all these years, we love you all.

Well from this Green & Gold bunny hole, keep on keepin it. Peace

When does football season start? I think I am going through withdrawals.

Spinners and Spoilers

2005-03-07T21:34:00.000-05:00

Alright, I have had this on my mind for a while now and I need to get it out.

I understand that the spinner wheels are cool and everything, but I believe that they are only if on the appropriate type of vehicle. For instance any Ford Taurus, station wagon or otherwise, not the appropriate type of vehicle. Ford Mustang, okay that would work. Ford F-150 pick up not the appropriate vehicle. Basically any vehicle that is meant for farm work, hauling heavy loads, or capable of 4 wheel drive not appropriate. Yes this does include Hummers, Escalades, Navigators and the like. (To the people who have these, we already know that you have way more money then you know what to do with so just stop. Some suggestions for the money burning a hole in your pocket: give it to your alma mater, local church, local homeless shelter, local food pantry, a hospital, cancer research, aids research, basically any group that is trying to better the life of people would do.) Now back to the spinners, as I said, yes cool on a Corvette, Sting Ray or otherwise, Camaro. But not so much on the Buick--maybe an old one with fins, but then you are going out of the era so maybe not so much. Use the money for other things, like fixing the muffler or better yet save it for your hearing aids you will be needing later in life when all that thumping bass comes back to haunt you.

Now, on to the spoilers. Again, these can add a certain coolness to a car, be again they have their place. A car not to have a spoiler, especially one three feet off the trunk is a four door Honda Civic. Do you not have friends to tell you how stupid it looks? Well here it is, IT LOOKS STUPID. Are you trying to fly, do you think it will get you more chicks? Well you won't, it only allows those of us who are normal to laugh hysterically at you and point as you transverse the highways and byways of life. Again, something you can save money on.

Another thing to save money on is the paint job. For instance any type of newer Buick should never ever, and I do mean never, have flames painted on it. Again this provides comic relief, however some one may end up causing an accident laughing so hard at your stupidity. We all need comic relief, but there is a time, and traveling at 70 mph in traffic is definitely not the time nor the place for a laugh attack. Flames should be reserved for muscle cars, especially older muscle cars or maybe a racing car or a demolition derby car--oh wait they usually end up in flames.

As you can see, all this money wasted on cars to make them look cool can only make you look like a tool. Be constructive with your money, help out in your community, other than just by adding comic relief. When you think you need to add those spinners, look at the rules. As for the three foot spoiler, this really has no place on any car, except the Funny Cars for drag racing purposes. And those fancy paint jobs, try something different, something unique, something off the wall, Kermit the Frog Green does not work no matter what. So, do your fellow man a favor, leave the spinners on the cars they are meant for and leave the flames to the professionals.

Rantings from this bunny hole, complete. Keep on keepin it, PEACE

Rock

2005-02-27T20:33:00.000-05:00

And I don't mean a mineral or the pro wrestler turn actor. I mean that Rocks or as I was told the other day "you Rock!"

The other day I say a friend of mine on line, well I thought it was a friend, it turned out to be her teenage son working on a paper due the next day. Why is it that you kids procrastinate getting stuff done? Anyway, I offered my Librarian skills to help him, not only with his homework but from being strangled by his mother. He was working on a social studies assignment dealing with economies. It was actually a very well thought out project. He had a lot of it done, but needed some help with the summary of it, which I was able to help with. The main part was the flag. The assignment was to create a place and then create its economy and a flag, they had to have some history of the place also. His place was "Football Island" an agriculturally based society made up of two clans the Eagles and the Patriots. His flag was black, yellow, with a red, a football in the center and goal posts on each side. He had to indicate what the different parts of the flag stood for. This is where I came in. I gave him some ideas and he ran with them. When it was done, he thanked me by saying, "thanks, you rock, I hope your around when I go to college." That made me feel so good.

The next night I was talking to his mom and she thanked me as well. She said she was wondering how he got done with the assignment so quickly, he told her he was inspired. Wow, I'm an inspiration, how totally cool. He did tell her that I helped. She just laughed, then we were able to laugh together about it. Hopefully he did well on it, she is going to let me know his grade when he gets it back. So, keep your fingers crossed that its an A, okay maybe a B.

Other than that not much has been going on. I have been extremely busy at work, as usual, trying to recatalog the collection, do usage reports, surveys for American Libraries, reworking the manual, and a bunch of other reports as well. Luckily, it actually looks like we are making progress, at least the light at the end of the tunnel is visible, it may be just a pinhole, but its visible. We are almost done with the reference section, then its on to the main collection.

Oh, I did manage to update my webpage, www.geocities.com/thumpster73. I added an entire page of pictures from the four Green Bay Packer games I have been too. When you visit that page make sure to have your speakers on because I have a super fantastic song playing, oh and high speed works the best. I did do some reworking on the other pages as well, including adding a picture to the picture page and updating the calendar. It seemed like it took forever but I am pleased with the outcome.

The animals are all doing well. Our kittens are still very high strung, but they are kitties. I just wish they would stop getting on the counters in the kitchen, if any one has any idea how to stop this please let me know. All of them, the cats, are getting along better now too. We will catch the older one cleaning one of them from time to time, and at night they all cuddle together. Its a good thing we have a king sized bed because with both dogs, all three cats, and the two of us it is full. The dogs really like all the cats, which is good, the funny thing about it is when one of the dogs wants to clean one of the cats. One lick and the cat is soaked, but they keep going, talk about a shower. It is nice that harmony has happened in the house, for a while we were not sure it would happen.

Well thats all from this bunny hole, hope all is well with y'all. Keep on keepin it. Peace

I am the BUG!!

2005-02-10T23:04:00.000-05:00

Yep, some days you are the bug and some days you are the windshield. Lately I have felt like the bug, in fact the bug that makes the big gutsy mess all over the windshield. But, things should start looking up, I am trying to stay positive.

Sorry its been so long since I have posted, lots have been happening--as from the first part not all of it good. However, there have been some days that I have been the windshield. For instance, I had a great birthday, despite some embarrassment (you know who you are). And even though my favoritest team was not in the Stupid Bowl, as the husband calls it, the team I wanted to win, won. Way to go New England!

Other than all that not much here, just trying to scrap myself off the windshield. So from this bunny hole to your, keep on keepin it--its all we go. Peace.

Pork Overdose

2005-01-25T21:47:00.000-05:00

Yep that's right, Pork Overdose!! That is what happens when one deals with 500 pounds of BBQ Pork, hash, and rice. I best explain. This last Saturday we had a BBQ Dinner fundraiser for HIZ Day, and it was a great success, and we had to prepare everything. Well that may be and understatement seeing that the folks of the church we were at helped more than any one could have hoped--so THANK YOU!! Everyone did their part, but it was a lot of work, well worth it, but I will not need BBQ Pork for like ever. I am hoping that the BBQ Dinner will foreshadow the success of HIZ Day 2005. It is a free concert featuring Christian Music, we have a few bands booked already, for more information visit www.smcollege.edu and link to the HIZ Day page.

Other than that not much has been going on. Still doing physical therapy twice a week and exercises at home for my knee, the stupid thing just doesn't want to get better. The way it sounds is that I have arthritis starting in it already so it should be fun. Oh well, as the hubby says, your fault!! The price one pays for a little fun can at times be just to great. I can say I did have fun while playing volley ball and the fellowship in the hospital waiting room wasn't too bad either.

Well, deep subject, there is not much else to report here. Hope all is well in y'alls bunny holes wherever they maybe, back to mine. Keep on keepin it. Peace

Happy 2005

2005-01-05T22:45:00.000-05:00

Howdy all, sorry for the lengthy absence from the posting, holidays and all.

I had a great holiday season this year. Then again anything would be better than last year!! Yep, yep, I was sedation and crutch free this holiday season. And, instead of starting physical therapy the day after Christmas, I had already started and had a wonderful session the day before Christmas Eve. Much better all around, I even remember who sent us what gifts!! Trust me this is a feat in itself.

Got some great crafting supplies, cool perfectly tuned wind chimes, my mom's homemade caramel (it isn't Christmas without caramel--hey we didn't get none last year, just one more reason it was better this year. I also got a pair of really super cool slippers, "The rabbit with the big sharp pointy teeth" from the Search for the Holy Grail. They are so great, will have to post a picture. What else, oh yeah, the Farve book, by Brett Farve and his mother Bonita. I am even almost done reading it (surprise huh?). The coolest thing about the book, is that I actually can point out where I sit when I am at a Packer game--you can see my dad's hat in the full stadium shot, it is so cool.

Other than that the best stocking stuffer of them all--the Green Bay Packers beating the Minnesota ViQueens in the bubble on Christmas Eve. It was a very good game, nail bitter actually but we did it. Then this week we also beat Chicago to ring in the New Year, at soldier Field I might add. Now it is the post season, and the playoffs. So, yet again we will be playing the Queens, on our home turf for a blustery January day in Green Bay Wisconsin. I really am hoping that Ferguson is back after that horrendous hit in week 15 against Jacksonville. Lets hope that the Queens don't even see it coming, and then it is one step closer to the Super Bowl.

As for Fantasy Football. I did end up making it to the playoffs, I didn't do that good, but at least I didn't come in last. I can say that playing the number one and two ranked teams the first two weeks of the VFL Playoffs did not help me at all, not to mention starters getting benched early in games to keep them fresh for the NFL Playoffs. Oh well, better luck for the SCCheeseHead next year.

The knee is getting stronger. Have some work to do on it yet, doctor was not completely happy with my progress, but there has been a lot of trauma to it in the last year. Shall we recap. December 22, 2003 ACL and Meniscus Reconstruction of right knee; February 11, 2004 Manipulation of right knee to get it bending; and November 17, 2004 Arthoscopic (sp?) surgery to remove scar tissue in said knee. Trauma, what do you mean trauma, there has been no trauma. So, I have physical therapy for another month, I can handle that, especially when I see people there that are where I was last year (glad its done and don't want to go back).

Well that should update y'all on this bunny's happenins. Hope that all had a glorious and safe holiday. From this Bunny Hole, keep on keepin' it.

Football, penalties and all

2004-12-13T22:05:00.000-05:00

First, the knee is recovering well. I started physical therapy last week to get some strength back. It was interesting going back to therapy, all the therapists welcomed me back. I told them I just love the place so much I had to visit--therapy doesn't seem so bad when everyone is laid back.

Second, my hubby and I celebrated our sixth wedding anniversary this past weekend. He surprised me with a gift I would have never even thought of him getting me. He also made us a wonderful supper and we stayed in and watched a movie, it was a very nice evening.

Third, well it could be over for the SCCheeseHead in the VFL. Currently I sitting seventh of fourteen, just one seat out of the clinched playoff spots. Not to mention, I am currently losing this week's game. So, one never knows but I may be able to make it into the first round. One can only hope.

Fourth, the Packers have been keeping the games interesting. Last week they forgot to show up in Philly and the score surely reflected that. The worst thing about that game was that the ViQueens had lost earlier in the day and the Pack could have went out in front by their lonesome in the Central Division, but it was not to happen. But this last week was my kind of football week!!! Chicago lost to Jacksonville, Minnesota lost to Seattle (:D), and the Packers won over Detroit, my kind of Central Division day. This means that now the Packers are more than a game ahead of the ViQueens with three weeks left in the season. So, just once each of the next three Sundays say "Lets go Packers!!" with feeling.

Fifth, I best not ;)

Well that's it from this bunny hole, keep on keepin it. Peace

Kitty Cats and Christmas Lights

2004-12-01T22:05:00.000-05:00

Its that time of year again, and as usual we started decorating our inner sanctum over the Thanksgiving Day Holiday. However, we quickly learned that this was not going to be a regular decorating party. We have the Christmas Town Village on the mantle, that is safe--kitty proof. Then we (I supervised) put up our tree and some lights. It was once the lights were on the tree that we realized that this was going to be another interesting episode with the kitties. The looked so sweet an innocent underneath the tree, just like little presents. Then we heard a crunch, and another crunch and noticed a lower branch was moving. The little rodent was eating the Christmas lights, off the string. I have no idea how many they have eaten, yes his sister has been in on it too, all I know is that the lower string of lights no longer works, and as for those branches, will never be the same. As for the decorating, yeah, not so much. We are not sure what would be safe from the torment of the kittens. What to do, what to do?

Other than that, things have been going pretty well. My knee is progressing well, I visit the doctor on Tuesday, hopefully I will get down to one crutch and then off, they are so annoying. Work is getting crazy, with the semester ending and changes that are ongoing in the structuring. It is getting frustrating, only knowing bits and pieces and not really liking any of the bits or the pieces. I am going to try to deal with it, and I will leave it at that, one of these days I might just have to vent. All I can say is that for now I have crutches and I will not hesitate to use them.

Christmas shopping is almost done, thank goodness for catalogs and the Internet. Last year I shipped most things directly, this year I will not be able to do that because of getting gifts from several places for people. I plan on sending all of them to two central places, that way they can have a long distance family Christmas with us. I just hope that everyone likes the items that they will be receiving, one never knows especially when you do not see the person's reaction when they open the gift because of not being there. Speaking of Christmas shopping, I best get hopping so I can finish some up tonight maybe.

From this bunny hole, keep on keepin' it--Peace.

Third Times a Charm

2004-11-20T14:08:00.000-05:00

Let us all hope that that rings true.

Had the third procedure on my right knee on Wednesday, which means the third visit to the surgery center. They remembered me from my previous visits, and as usual were all very sweet and helpful to us. We got there about 11 a.m. and were home by 4 p.m. so it wasn't too bad, but then again I was drugged for the most part

I had the excess scar tissue removed from my knee, and the doctors seemed surprised by the amount of it they took out. It was causing more problems and could have really caused major problems in the future, so it is a very good thing that it was removed. I am not on crutches for three weeks, but I can put weight on it and move it around some, I don't have full range of motion but it is wrapped in an ace bandage. I have three little holes around my knee cap, one stitch per hole. These should be removed on Tuesday when I go to the doctor, hopefully after that he will let me drive, other wise I am not sure when I will be able to go back to work. I have had no physical therapy prescribed yet, but that may be coming on Tuesday as well. No matter what it is not as bad as the ACL repair or the manipulation after that.

Not much else has been going on here.

My animals have been taking good care of me. The terror cat has turned to little cuddle cat. In fact he is sleeping on me right now. All five of them can be on the futon with me with out any incidents, no hissing or anything. It is amazing how animals can sense that there is something wrong. They even seem to miss my knee as they walk on me. They sure are cute.

Other than that there is football. The Packers beat the Vikings last week in a very good game, 34-31. After the game we called our best friend and rubbed it in, he is a Queen fan so we had to do it.

The SCCheeseHead won also, so that is three in a row and ranked fifth in the league. This week will be another difficult one for the SCCH, the team being played is ranked tenth but has some very strong players. I have made some trades and moved some players around so I am hoping that this will be for the better. I will keep everyone posted. As for the Packers we are at Houston this week for a Sunday Night game, looking forward to it, hope for another really good game and a tally in the win column.

Well that is about it from this bunny hole, hope all is well out there. Go read a book and turn those library books in on time. :) Keep on keepin' it, peace

Librarian on the loose

What's up Doc?

2004-11-13T20:50:00.000-05:00

Life has been very crazy since my vacation.

The Friday I got home I had a doctor's appointment with my Orthopedic Surgeon. I informed him of the pain and stiffness that seems to be more often than not. He told me that it was scar tissue and that I could have it removed orthoscopically if I wanted to. I needed to think about this, I went and talked to my physical therapist, talked to my nurse, discussed it with my husband, and made a decision. So on Wednesday, November 17th say a little prayer for me. This is the third procedure on my right knee is just under a year, so it is old and new again. At least it will not be near as intense as the initial surgery. It was Christmas last year, this year it is Thanksgiving, ya just gotta love the holidays.

Other than this I have been doing a bit of crafting. I finally finished the "Packers Paws" page for our family album, game day is a big deal at our house. I have also laid out a family page, another wedding page, and two cards. Yep, yep I am a crafting machine. I can say that I truly love my Sizzix Die Cut system and die cuts. I have also really organized my space to allow for maximum scrapping capacity, between shelving and tool boxes life is good.

The SC CheeseHeads have won the last couple of weeks, which I like. I am currently in 7th place out of the 14 teams in the VFL. I even managed to beat the number one team last week, only by about 20 points but it was a win. The Green Bay Packers had a bye week last week, but they had won the three games going into the bye, good momentum. This week we (as if I am part of the team or something) play the Minnesota Vikings, or as we call them the Queens. The game is at Lambeau, however it is the Milwaukee season ticket holders game this week so no family in the stands. I really need a program from this game to see if the picture of my shoes made it in on the fan page. I guess I will have to keep my eyes open on eBay.

A new member of the family was born this last week, see previous post. A third little boy to my sister-in-law and her husband--named Ryan Dillon. I was hoping it would be a little girl, but a little boy will do just fine. Have not seen any pictures of him yet but my mother-in-law told me he was really cute, similar to his oldest brother as a baby. She may be biased, but I am going to believe her on this one.

I have made some updates to my web page, visit it if you wish.
That is all from this bunny hole, until next time, keep on keepin' it. Peace out

Vacation? Part 2

2004-11-09T20:58:00.000-05:00

As promised the bad side of my vacation.

All in all the trip was not that bad, there were a few situations that could have been better but they were out of my control. The one that set the vacation on fire was my trip back home to South Cakalaki. I was flying out of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, a one gate airport--this not the problem. The problem was that my flight was at 530 in the morning and everyone said that if I got there by 5 I would be okay. I wanted to be there by 445 but since I was not driving I was out voted. To make a long story short, I showed up at the airport a few minutes after 5 and the check in counter was closed. No sign stating that the flights closed 30 minutes before the flight just a stupid little bell. Well I rang that little bell and rang it for 20 minutes. No one came to help, not that I can blame them I was getting very livid, I just wanted to go home. I called my mom and yelled, called my sister and yelled (she is the one who brought me to the airport and decided that 5 would be a fine time), and I called the husband crying. Not a good morning.

I got to watch my own flight take off, no way to help myself I plugged in my cell phone and waited for the staff to show back up at the ticket window. Turns out that they are the ones who signal the plane out to the run-way and everything--like I said a very tiny airport. The people show back up to the counter, I have tried to regain my composure and went to the desk to see what I could do. I informed him of the situation--that I got to the airport about 5 and no one would help me, he said that I got there at 508 because he saw me as he opened security. Man I wanted to choke him. I mean the least he could have done was come over and tell me the situation or something, but no. Using my better judgment I let his comment pass, I really just wanted to get him. The next flight out was leaving after my flight out of Minneapolis was suppose to be leaving--there goes making that connection and the next in Atlanta to make my happy way home. Mister man informs me that the next flight is full, but he can put me on stand-by and if that flight doesn't work I can get on the noon flight, which is when I was suppose to be back in SC.

So, I get put on stand-by and my baggage gets checked. I am the only person in the airport and I had pitched a fit earlier--any ideas on how this turned out? I can say it sure is interesting watching your own suitcase get completely and totally ransacked--everything was checked. My stuffed animal got swabbed for explosives and x-rayed. They used at least twenty of those swab things on the inside of my suitcase--the suitcase can be used as a carry on its that small. It was truly a wonderful experience to see my tax dollars at work. I understand that they needed to screen the stuff, but honestly I only missed my plane, I am sure that it happens. I made it through that. But it did make me worry about the actual security section of the airport. The only good thing is that I did not have my knee brace so I would not have to go through that, but I kept thinking, I will be going into that little room for the full cavity search. Thank goodness that did not happen, I made it through with out incident.

Back to the plane ride. I managed to make it on the next flight out, they had flight numbers for me to check on when I got to Minneapolis, but none of them were guaranteed because I was changing from NorthWest to Delta and they couldn't book me on those flights. So, I knew I was on a plane to MN, but I did not know if I would be staying there long or not. I got to the airport in Minneapolis, found an electric cart to take me to the Delta terminal and hopefully my next gate, and I got there with plenty of time. I went to the ticket counter and checked in about seat availability, and there were some--I did a little cheer--then I found out she had me seats all the way to Columbia. I could have hugged that woman, no coffee in me, one missed flight and it wasn't even 8 am, I really needed something positive. I did tell the woman that she was beautiful and to praise the Lord I was going home. I then went and got some coffee.

Coffee is a term I will lose loosely. That was the nastiest coffee I have had in ages, this after a week of decaf. I used at least a dozen sugar packets and six creamers in a 12 oz coffee and it was still bad, to bad I didn't have enough time to walk the mile back to Starbucks for some real good coffee.

I did almost miss my plane in Atlanta, but I didn't, made it to the gate just as they started boarding. I have never been so happy to get on a plane in all my life. I made it back only two hours later than originally planned, but I made it safe and sound--stressed, but safe.

I met a soldier on the plane, she and her husband both serve. She found out the week earlier that she is pregnant and due in May, the next day her husband received orders to go to Bosnia. She told me that Bosnia is worse then Iraq and that she would rather he was going to Iraq. She is due for medical release but her husband will be gone for the next year, he will miss their baby being born. I did not get her name but I told her we would shout one out for her and her family,
pray for them and all the troops, and when you see a Vet say thank you--they deserve it.

Well that is the end of my vacation story--I had to cool down before I could share all of it.

Hurray, I am a new Aunt!!! My third nephew was born today--7+ pounds. More details as I get them.

Back to my bunny hole, keep on keepin' it real. ;)

Vacation? Part 1

2004-10-28T22:25:00.000-04:00

Well I went on my annual vacation up north to my mom and dad's. After this one though, I am not sure if a vacation is what one could call it. There were some high points of the trip, but some really good lows as well. I will highlight the high points first.

Wednesday--day one--I got kisses from my niece. One of the bestest of all the highlights. We played a bunch and had a good time. For those of you who know this is a big huge and glorious thing for that sweet adorable cute little thing.

Thursday I spent the day with one of my best friends, went out for breakfast and did a little shopping. I found new material for the manimals game day bandannas. Not much else for that day, but I did get my niece of the bus, and she was happy to see me. Joy and bliss.

Friday I got my hair cut, by above mentioned friend, and it looks pretty good. That night my parents, sister, her friend, and my dad's mom went out for fish. It was nice.

Saturday my in-laws came up to my parents to see me. It was very nice to see them. We had a nice visit, short but nice. That night I went out for supper with friends, only one I graduated high school with, and her husband. I was in their wedding and they are still together--other then my marriage the only wedding I was in that is still together, thanks guys. We had a really good time.

Sunday was awesome. Lambeau Field in October. It was the afternoon game so we didn't have to get up too insanely early to drive half way across the state of Wisconsin. I found out earlier in the trip that my game companion would be my mom's mom, my little 85 year-old grandma. She had never been to Green Bay for a game and she was going with me--so very very cool. We picked her up on the way. I had hoped to nap on the way there, but I was way to excited--I love the Green Bay Packers (even have a song called "We Love Bret Farve"). While the folks were preparing our tailgating feast I made my way to the Pro Shop for some Green and Gold stuff. On the way there a photographer wanted to take a picture of the large group waiting to cross the street with the nice little police man that was helping us. That was cool. Well the police man saw my game day shoes (Green and Gold high-top Converse All-Star Chuck Taylors with Green Bay Packer shoe laces), so he had the photographer take a picture of my shoes. I have no idea what the photos were for but now who ever sits in those seats has to get a game day program to see if my shoes are in there. It was cool. I got me a cheese head at the Pro Shop as well as some other items. I wanted to get the dogs jerseys but since they had no number 88 for our little one I could not get either of them one, maybe next time. Tail gating was great, had a good time, Packer fans are some of the best in the world. Then we went to the game. Man that game was electrifying--much better then last years, but we won't go there. By half-time we were kicking butts and taking names. By the end of the game I could hardly contain myself. Grandma and I had a great time and the Packers beat the Cowboys 41-20, HURRAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And there are the highlights of my trip. After the game the only highlight was actually getting home, but that is an entirely different blog.

Well keep on keepin' it real. From this bunny hole, Peace out.

Ups and Downs

2004-10-12T20:19:00.000-04:00

Since my last post life has had some ups and downs. Up: finished another wedding album page. Down: Washing machine broke down. Up: Washing machine was fixable. Down: Had to go to work on Friday. Up: The entire class was present and it went well. Down: Packers got their tails handed to them. Up: SC CheeseHead won.

Ups and downs, downs and ups.

The second album page looks pretty good. It is actually the last page of the album, but it is another page done.

The orientation class went pretty well, I gave out candy so I scored some points there. I learned that I talk really fast when presenting, something to work on. However I did have a lot of information to cover and only 50 minutes to do it, I did it. I hope that people learned some stuff, fingers are crossed.

No comment on the Packers, I am too disgusted to even, just never mind.

The SC CheeseHead won, hurray, I was down by 100 before kick off Monday night so at least that went my way. Good to redeem myself especially after the whoopin' I took last week from Mr. B, next time.

Well that is all from this little bunny hole for now. Keep on keepin' it real! Peace :P

Man

2004-10-06T21:03:00.000-04:00

That sums up the entire event of NFL football for me this weekend. Not only did the SCCheeseHead lose big, but the Packers lost a great game in a very bad way. Brett got a concussion, back up quarter back got a broken rib, and let's see, that about covers it. Brett did throw one touchdown pass, he doesn't remember throwing it but Javon did catch it, good boy Javon. I guess Brett was really out of it, even though he really wanted back in the game. He stood on the sidelines or sat on the bench the entire 4th quarter with his helmet on, bless him, he really wanted to play. I guess the Giants QB talked to him after the game and commented something like, I talked to Brett after the game, he doesn't even remember throwing the touchdown, and even for Brett he was saying some strange stuff. That is great, not medically speaking, but great non the less. I just hope that they can pull it together by the time I get to the Tundra.

Other than that not much has been going on. Work is work, things seem to be going good for the time being, we have a lot of work to do before the Board shows up in a week or so, but I am going to have faith. I do have to go in on Friday, my usual day off, to do BI (Bibliographic Instruction) to the Orientation class. I have only ever really done this once, but I am much better prepared this time around. I have an entire Power Point presentation ready and handouts, I am at least going to look really good :P Send up some words of encouragement for me right about 11 am Friday, I will need them, and keep your fingers crossed for me that all the technology stuff works for me.

That's it from this bunny hole, keep on keepin' it real. Peace

I did it

2004-10-02T14:27:00.000-04:00

Finally, after almost six years I have finally made the first page of my Wedding Scrapbook. I guess there are several reasons as to why this has taken so long. One, I did not have everything that I would need--this is a new realization because before the big day my mom-in-law bought me all sorts of materials. Two, I did not have the confidence in my abilities. I am a creative person but I tend to second guess my abilities from time-to-time. Three, I just never sat down and made the time to do it. Well, now I have. I started working on the page Friday afternoon. The idea for it hit me while I was sorting through all of my paper. I saw a sheet that just hit the idea on me like a brick. I got to work with all my little tools, picked out all the papers, shapes, and the picture. And now I have it finished, unfortunately the album that was purchased for the project will not work, but that is okay because there is another type that I like better, and the old album can be used for another project, not sure what but I will come up with something. Will post a picture as soon as I figure out how to do that.

Well, deep subject, keep on keepin' it real. Peace

Forever and a day

2004-09-28T20:16:00.000-04:00

Yes that is how long it has been since I posted last, my apologies.

Not much has happened over the last week or so. I lost one and won one in fantasy football, the Packers lost two games, and there has been weather from at least two hurricanes. Nope not much here. We have received no less then three frantic phone calls from family members wondering if we were safe. They really shouldn't watch the weather channel, things get hyped a bit a think for national--they were bad where they hit, but the "Cone of Probability" can be a little scary.

Back to football. The Packers did lose, but at least they were relatively good games so that helps. As for my SCCheeseHeads we are doing much better. I was down to 7 of 14 but with some help, and you know who you are, I am back up to third place. Hurray! So, for football there is an up side as well as a down side, sure do wish it was only an up side but you can't win all the time.

The library has been going, it has its ups and downs too, good thing is is on the up side more often because I'm not sure if I would have any hair left. I mean really, I have one good nerve but even that end gets frayed from time to time. For those of you who help twist that nerve back to good, thank you, for those of you who fray it, please STOP!!!! :P

Well that is all from this little bunny hole.
Keep it real and keep on keepin' on.

Peace

TGIH

2004-09-16T21:27:00.000-04:00

Yep, Thank God its Thursday!!

First, sorry it has been awhile, I have been tired and busy--as usual.

Second, today was not your average day. I got up reluctantly and got ready for work. Out the door about the same time as usual, well if I don't need to get gas. On my way to work all was going well, was a little behind schedule but no big deal I was not going to be late. I was just about to St. Matthews--I had just crossed the river, and a saw a State Trooper, checked my speed--cruise set at 60 mph no problem. Rollers came on, I slowed down, the squad car did a U-Turn on the highway, since no one else was in my lane I pulled over. I had no idea, with it drizzling I couldn't even believe I was getting pulled. Mister Police man approaches my car, staying behind my window making me turn to look at him. He asks for all the usual so I handed him everything and asked what the problem was, it was very television movie like. He said, "I clocked you going 76 in a 55," my jaw must have hit the steering wheel and my eyes bugged out of my head. I informed him that I set my cruise at 60 and I had checked my speed when I saw him. He then asked me why I went 60 in a 55 and I told him, "So the tree trucks don't run me off the road." He gave me a look like, uh that seems logical. He then went to his car, it didn't take long and he was back at my window. He told me that he had not cleared his camera from the last stop and that he was going to give me the benefit of the doubt and just issue me a warning. There was more, like where was I going and what time I had to be there, but it all worked out well, at least better then it could have. Want to wake up quick in the morning have rollers in your rear view mirror at 730 am. Well, needles to say the hubby is not all to happy with me, not sure if this will affect our safe drivers thing, but he is happy that it was not a ticket. He cannot believe that I told the cop I was speeding and did not get a ticket for that--but I really did not want to lie to him, plus it just came out. The one thing I forgot, he spelled my name wrong on the warning, so I guess I did not get a warning after all. Silly little "H!"

Other then that not much else has been going on. Monday Night Football was a great game and the Packers did win, hurray, and I even won my Fantasy Football game and my rank in the VFL is 5th of 14--Hurray. My team needs some serious help, so if anyone has some suggestions please let me know, I really need some receivers that receive and some another running back that actually runs. Ah yes, football one of the reasons to love fall so very much.

Well, there, now everyone is caught up. Sorry no real rants today, other than the "h" getting put on my name, but that is actually an old rant so we will save that one for maybe a rainier day then today. Hurricanes need to go away, thank you very much. Well I am back to my bunny hole, make it a good one.

Keep it real.
Peace!

FOOTBALL

2004-09-13T22:16:00.000-04:00

Finally football season has kicked off and into high gear. I am currently watching the Monday Night Football game Green Bay Packers vs. Carolina Panthers (Go Pack!), I listen to Field Pass on the Internet when the commentators start talking stupid. So yesterday was Fantasy Football day and boy what a day--I love the NFL Sunday Ticket. Yeah Packers just pulled ahead. Back to yesterday. I watched and listened to so many football games my head was spinning. I kept track of my fantasy team the SC CheeseHead by watching the Stat Tracker, that is a cool little feature. Then I flipped the Sunday Ticket between two or three games at 1 and again at 4, plus I listened to another game online, mute teleprompts on the TV. Football, is that a safe addiction?

Not much else to report except that the Sewer Rat Cat likes to take showers, go figure.

Oh, my Secret Pal likes me now, or at least feels very obligated to get me stuff. I first got a card and candy--Twizzler Bites and Good & Plenties, mmmmmmm. Then today I got a card and a Monkey that actually screeches. Very interesting--Hey! Get that monkey off my back!--and loud. Maybe it is a message that the library is really full of wild animals. Remind me to post the quote on my office door.

Second Half. :)

Back to my Green & Gold Bunny Hole.
Keep it real.
Peace

Meetings and scavenger hunts

2004-09-11T01:00:00.000-04:00

Well my week of meetings is finally done, I had at least one meeting everyday this week. All of those meetings can make it difficult to get done all the stuff that needs to get done--and there is a lot to be done, TRUST ME. I did manage to create some catalog records from items I could not find in FirstSearch, pretty cool, I like it when I can cross things off my list. Unfortunately due to Frances moving north FirstSearch was having some major slow downs (just my idea as to why it was moving at a snails pace on Thursday.) Meetings went rather well too, well as far as meetings go. This week I have only two, back to back library committee and Hiz Day, but at least those are relatively productive.

Hiz Day seems to be coming along nicely. We have been organizing fund raisers so that we will be able to afford sound and a big name band, or at least a labeled band. The event is April 30, 2005 at SMC believing to start at noon. What is Hiz Day you ask. Well it is a music celebration of Christ and all that he has done for us--Bless this day that the Lord has made. If you are in the O'burg area that day stop by and enjoy the music.

Ah, yes my weekly scavenger hunt was on again this morning. That is what I call my weekly trips to Wally World for supplies. I say this because it never fails that I have to ask someone where something is--like tooth picks today, somehow I got lucky and found the one blue vest that actually knew where they were (the only lucky thing all day). Then I get to the soup isle, what is it with this isle that makes them think that it should be rearranged every three months. When I got there this elderly lady was telling the soup lady that they should stop mixing everything up because she can never find it and it seems like once she has learned where it is they move it. She replied with some comment about new products being eye-level and the lady spouted back, "that's not my eye leave!" Bless her, it really was cute, and she was telling the truth. They seem to rearrange that store all the time, just when you get the new configuration down they switch it on you, if they are still carrying it.

The last time it happened was when I was laid up from surgery, the hubby was doing all the grocery shopping, well on day he was gone a particularly long time considering the list was not that long. Come to find out they had moved every thing around and it took him twice as long to get half as much. I suppose they do it so that people wander more and then buy more. But really they shouldn't do that, people's time is very precious to them. Even if I do have time to wander through that store trying to find something is not how I would like to spend it. Maybe looking through the DVD's on sale or through all the CD's, or even the crafting area, but not for an item that was on row 8b last week that has now made it one section over and six rows up. And those signs at the end of the rows do not help at all, well at least on the rows where they have them, and why is only one end of the row marked, what if you are coming from the other side, lets be logical here. Yep scavenger hunts can be so entertaining at 9 am on Friday, at least I got my exercise.

How's that for a rant?

Well this bunny needs to go to her hole. Hope all is well, keep it real.
Peace

Cat in a box

2004-09-09T21:59:00.000-04:00

Our cats have always loved boxes, to play in them and eat them (don't ask). But the little terror cat more than loves boxes, if one is in the house he is in it. It doesn't even matter the size. Last night he was in a soda 12 pack box. And when he is in the box you can do almost anything to him. Last night while in the box the hubby was flipping him around and he just took it. Now tonight he has been fighting for control of a large cooler box. The fight is not with his little sisters either, it is with the big one and she only out weighs him by about 15 pounds. He certainly is as courageous as he is curios. Usually she backs down from him but not tonight, nope she was like this is my box go play in the other one. Very interesting. Funny how you won't know he is even around and then out of a box he comes flying (maybe a bell on his collar would be a good idea--well except when he is chasing his tail at insanely early hours of the morning.)

Okay quick note, enough with the hurricanes already. One would think being in the midlands of South Cackalacki we would not need to worry as much about these types of storms, but we do. Last year we could actually hear the hurricane off the coast of Myrtle Beach, but this year there has been more. We felt some winds from Charlie and with Frances we got over 5 inches of rain and wind, luckily the tornados from each missed us. Now we are looking at Ivan, waiting and wondering what it is going to do. I am truly hoping that it misses us, but I am very worried about FLA, I have friends and acquaintances there.

Well that is all for now from this little bunny hole, hope all is well in your little hole.
Keep it real.
Peace

Cleaning and late night calls

2004-09-08T21:06:00.000-04:00

Howdy all, sorry its been a while I have been tired, playing with my music, and just plain busy with everything. Both my home and work offices are coming together, unfortunately between my cabinets at work and my closet at home are still in desperate need, and I really need to get those little projects in my office finished. Cleaning, not my favorite thing, never has been.

Not much has been up, meetings at work and animals at the house. On Sunday the terror cat woke me up by nibbling on my toes, better then the lawn mower but actually earlier, I just can't win.

I did finally get a call back from my big brother, I talk to his answering machine more than him. However, he was true to his form of calling at all hours. He called at midnight Sunday/Monday to ask me where I work. I really need to tell him to check the business card. I guess he had some patrons at his establishment in Nashville in town for the Carolina game and they got to talking and he needed to know where I work. He always thinks its Southern Baptist so he wanted to get it right. Like I said check the business card. He is such a nut, really need to schedule that trip to see him, but with everything going on I do not think it will be any time soon, maybe during hockey season and see a Predators game. (Good idea, always thinking.)

Well that is it from this bunny hole, keep it real.
Peace

Another Day

2004-09-04T22:13:00.000-04:00

Ah Saturday, a day to sleep in and relax. Not here, nope bright and early 730 am someone is mowing their lawn. I mean really people is that necessary, how rude. I could hardly believe it, I guess that is why some people say some people are alive simply because it is against the law to kill them. Maybe it should be against the law to mow before 9 am on a Saturday. Sheesh!!

Other than that the day went pretty well. We drove to Lexington to get a new front axel arm for the hubbies new toy. He needed a new part because he broke the other one by ramming the truck into a steel tiki torch pole at warp speed. Yep he broke it the first day he really had it to play with. Oh well, no big deal the piece wasn't to diffecult nor expensive to replace. After that we went to Best Buy to get some CDs, basically that is why I drove or went along for that matter. It was strange at the hobby shop, not many women most go there, because it got quiet and they all looked strangely at me when I walked in first. I felt like I was tresspassing, but oh well sorry to walk in on the testosterone parade. Back to Best Buy, I got three CDs and then we went to look at MP3 players--it was going to be just looking. However, I did end up getting a really nice one, it is 20 gigs with a remote, very cool. Haven't had much time to play with it but I am sure that it will help my "music 'whoring'" go to a whole new level. (For those of you who do not know me I lovingly refer to myself as a music whore because I love music--most kinds, and have all kinds of it, so please do not get offended it is all in fun). Yep, now I have the 40 gig slave drive full on the old desk top, many MBs on the laptop, many CD's original and personal mixes (I really love doing this) and another 20 gigs on the little player life is good.

As far as work goes I started yet another project. Cataloging and making accessible the rare books in the Methodist Collection, this is going to be a big one. Due to this I have decided that periodicals can wait to be bound, I am going to have some of these books rebound instead. I mean we have them but they are hiding in the open because no one knows that we have them, and if I have them bound then they can be used, even if it is only within the confines of the library. Isn't it better to have access then to have no access at all? So, besides binding I will need to get some other supplies because rare books are handled differently but in the end it should all be worth it. Other than that we are still redoing the collection, have to enter in the OSGGS sources into the catalog as well--what kind of librarian am I trying to make access easier for patrons, shame on me, painting, and meetings. I love meetings could have them all day everyday, NOT. I have one this coming week in particular that I am somewhat nervous about so say a prayer and think of me at 830 Wednesday morning, is that to early to be professional and adorable all at the same time?

Well there it is another day or so in a nut shell, hey look its me in a nut shell. Keep it real kids. Back to my bunny hole.
Peace

Why?

2004-09-01T21:28:00.000-04:00

Why do people wait five minutes at a stop sign and then pull out in front of you when there is no traffic behind you? Thanks for the break and horn check but my heart didn't need all that excitement.

Why does fore said person then insist on going below the speed limit? I mean really they were in such a hurry to get in front of me, the accelerator is the long vertical peddle on the right.

Why do people give you the dirty look when you honk at them for their idiotic driving ability? Using the term ability loosely here.

Why do people with trucks, especially the Z71 Off Road, have spinner wheels? I have seen this.

Why do people spend all that money on 4 wheel drive vehicles when they know they will never use them for that purpose? i.e., the Escalade--I mean really people can we be practical here. Oh and someone please explain to me the reason for a low-rider pick up truck, because I am totally confused on that.

Ahh the joys of driving, there is one good thing about the stupid drivers: they allow for me to vent on the way home from work. The down side, in the morning it can really be a bummer, lucky for me Ace and TJ can keep me laughing. And if all else fails, good heavy rock and roll real loud can do the job!

There, glad I got out of the way.

This week has been another week of Mondays, or at least it seems like that. Work has been okay, some irritations but I have been trying to handle them calmly and professionally. Besides that it just seems like I never have enough time in my day to get all my work done. My to-do list gets things crossed off but it never seems to get shorter either. One day at a time, just have to keep reminding myself of that, otherwise I will go more insane then some think I already am.

On the brighter side, we now have wireless networking in the house. I am so excited about it, no more yelling at the terror cats to stop chewing on the cord. Not to mention I will be able to access my 40 gigs of music on the old desk top, woo-whoo, I could do a jig but I don't want to blow out the knee.

Well that's it for now from this little bunny hole. Keep it real.
Peace

Sports Overdose

2004-08-29T22:41:00.000-04:00

Well the Olympics are finally over. Sixteen days of competition have come to a close and I have to say that I really did enjoy the games of the 28th Olympiad. I spent this weekend once again glued to the various channels enjoying soccer, volleyball, diving, and track and field. I salute the athletes of all 202 countries, in my book you all deserve a medal just for making it to the games.

Another sport I am very fond of is football. Preseason is underway and my Packers are 1 and 2, but they will be okay. I am a little upset with the NFL Network, they were suppose to show Friday nights game on Saturday night and then they showed another game. Make me mad because I did not listen to the game online Friday because I was just going to watch it. Oh well, I read about the highlights, if you can call them that, and feel okay about missing it. Now when regular season comes I will not shrug it off so easily, trust me.

Other wise the weekend was mostly uneventful. I went to the knee doctor on Friday hoping to be released from his care only to learn that I tweaked my knee cap that day I twisted my knee and have some things to do with that before he will let me go. Otherwise things went good, my ACL has reached MMI and my case manager is pleased with my progress. HURRAY! I guess now I know that any profession can be dangerous, I can say though that I really thought I would be safe as a librarian. At least I gave ACL something to remember me by.

Well that is it for this little bunny rant. Hope that all withstood Tropical Storm Gaston, pray that SMC and LCL are still standing.

Keep it real.
Peace

Are you sure its not Monday?

2004-08-25T22:17:00.000-04:00

Yes my month of Mondays continues. Today just seemed like a day that was just stagnant. Faculty meeting was postponed, painted, had Hiz Day, painted, book orders, and then the man from the bindery showed up. The bindery man was a surprise and I was in no way prepared for him at all. None of the forms were filled out because the confused me. He showed me how to fill them out and was willing to wait for me to prepare all the journals for binding. However, this was not working for me because somehow all the journals got out of order and were basically being uncooperative. So, needless to say it will be another month before all that stuff gets done, oh well at least now I know how to fill out the form.

I think my secret pal doesn't like me. Oh well, maybe I am just to eclectic to get a handle on. But really, send me some licorice or white chocolate or peanut butter and I am good to go.

Not much else. I am still enjoying the Olympics, I do wish that they could start the cool stuff a little earlier in the evening, stupid central time. Didn't go swimming today, should probably do some exercises since I see the doctor Friday. Pray that I finally get released, stupid girth. For those of you scratching your head, I had my right ACL repaired in December and am still under the doctor's care. Just remember to be good to your knees because you will miss them when they are gone.

that's it for this Bunny Rant, hope all is well in your neck of the woods.

Keep it real!
Peace

No quiet here

2004-08-24T21:57:00.000-04:00

Thought I would give an update on the state of LCL.

We are still painting, would have loved to have had this done prior to the start of the semester but I am just glad to have the paint. The insanity green is almost gone, at least in the reference room which is getting its second coat of paint. We still have the ed room, hallway, me office, and then what ever else it will color. Would love to paint the bathrooms but not sure how far we can get the paint to go. The windows are getting fixed, hurray! Only a couple more to go. We have noticed over the last few days that quiet does not work well in a library going through renovation. With painting, hammering, and the wonderful trains there is no such thing. I may not help with that, show up on the right day at the right time and you could get the stand-up routine.

Other than that the library is shaping up really well. I ordered books today, so I am itching for that new book smell to show up on my door step. I also got to actually be a librarian today, like what I went to school for--reference. Sure did, answered some questions, gave some guidance, taught a little, and hopefully helped a lot. I even learned something about a search engine I like to use http://vivismo.com, you can search within the clusters, so totally cool. Anyway, I really like being able to help students, showing them how to find things and get the most out of the sources and resources we have available.

The new library website is also looking pretty cool, kudos to LN and the others. Now I just have to get her the journal/periodical information and we should be good to go. Probably need to add some more links on the internet resources page, guess I better find them. Any suggestions?

Well it is more painting and a faculty meeting tomorrow, wish me luck, at least lunch is with the Hiz Day crew. Until then. . .

. . .Keep it real!
Peace

Monday Monday

2004-08-23T22:25:00.000-04:00

Well it was Monday and it sure felt like it. Not too much exciting happened other then ordering some books, and we all know how much I like new books. Ate at Taco Bell, jury is still out on that food, had a very interesting time. Didn't even paint today, will be doing that tomorrow. Sure does look nice in there, much brighter and happier.

Check out the webpage www.geocities.com/thumpster73, I have new pictures up of the manimals. Hope that all have a great week, study hard but don't hurt yourself on a period at the end of the sentence (it can be painful).

Back to getting in the hole.
Keep it real.
Peace

I would hurt myself

2004-08-22T22:44:00.000-04:00

Okay I have been watching the Olympics all weekend long. Not just the normal sports, gymnastics, swimming, tennis, but the unusual ones too, table tennis, badminton, beach volley ball, trampoline (I know that shocked me too.) I have been watching them basically because they are only on once every four years and because I know that a lot of this stuff I could never do. Watching gymnastics makes me hurt, I know I could not do half that stuff and of the half I could do I would probably be busted in two afterwards. One of our women gymnasts tore her ACL just over a year ago and she won silver in the vault. My knee goes out just watching her. I had that same injury and surgery and 8 months out of surgery I would not even think of that, I am happy to go up and down stairs like an adult.

Then there is the marathon, 26.2 miles of running. Now all I can say is that the only reason I am running is if something big, mean, and hairy is chasing me and after the first 100 yards I would let them have me. I am just amazed at these athletes. I was in sports growing up, ice hockey, swimming, volley ball, soft ball, but the dedication and commitment that these athletes shows is just unbelievable. I say they all get a medal--you finished the marathon, here's the copper medal. I mean really, just for making it to the Olympics is a big win all in itself. So Olympic athletes I salute you for doing things I know I cannot do and doing them without getting hurt (or almost), you GO.

Yep, that was my weekend, watching the Olympics, which has been sports overload for my hubby. It sure does make me miss volley ball :(

Did I do anything else? Oh yeah, I cleaned different areas of the house, made two batches of croutons which were quickly gobbled up by the afore mentioned hubby, and we went for a ride in the Jeep to see the logger damage. All-in-all it was a fun weekend, unfortunately it went to quickly and I didn't get everything done, including that illusive swim, but there is always tomorrow. Wait I have way to much to do for tomorrow, man. Maybe them paint fumes can take me away.

Getting in my hole. Keep it real.
Peace

Get in the Hole

2004-08-19T22:09:00.000-04:00

Well we are still paint and the reference room is torn up. But man does it ever look good. Loving the bright color, and painting has been fun, well except the ladder.

Okay, I am not fond of heights so being on a ladder 8 feet in the air is not my idea of a good time, but I did it for the team. Today I was standing on the last rung of the ladder before the DO NOT STAND OR SIT ON top part painting the window trim and the molding. I almost fell twice, not my idea of a good time. I had my ankles locked against the sides of the ladder but I had to bend over some to get the paint on my brush. Bending down not the problem, standing back up big problem. At least I got down, but not before one of my laughing attacks, which did not make my dismount any smoother. Hopefully I will not have to do that again for a while. Does anyone think it may have been easier if all the built ins were not in the way? Stupid circulation desk, always in the way. Y'all will have to stop by when it is done and see how nice it looks. Wait a minute aren't you suppose to use the library for homework? Humm, concept.

Just remember the montra for the week: "Get in the Hole, Get in the Hole!" Paint cinder block once and you will understand.

Keep it real.
Peace

Contact Buzz

2004-08-17T20:13:00.000-04:00

We finally got the paint for the library yesterday so today we started painting. The color looks so good, but then anything would be better than insanity green, or as one patron put it incarceration green. The color is a yellowish cream, banana cream, and really brightens up the library. When I left there was only one wall left in the reference room that needed the first coat. There will need to be a second coat, but things are moving so good it should be done by Friday--hopefully.

The fumes were getting pretty good in the library today. I got a little light headed, that was after the ladder incident, and more goofy then usual. Good thing we had pizza or I would probably not have survived the day. Had to go orientate new students to the library, hope it went well but the fume effects were in full force. Sorry if I bored ya or didn't make any sense. Now all I can smell is paint, and I am not even covered in it, just what I needed burned into my nasal cavity. Actually I am rather clean which surprised me after the shelf incident one would think I would be covered.

What should we paint next? My office or the education room? The entire library needs to be painted except for the Methodist and Periodicals rooms. Help me out here.

Remember to clean your brushes and the plastic tarps are slippery.

Keep it real.
Peace

What was that?

2004-08-16T22:55:00.000-04:00

All I can say is you call that football? I mean really could you have at least showed up to play the game? I just cannot take it, so this is it. My shoes are retired til the next game.

So real here it hurts.
Peace

Ready for some Football

2004-08-15T23:11:00.000-04:00

Oh yeah baby, I am more than ready for football to start. In fact Monday night the Packers will be playing on ESPN, first game of the preseason. Lambeau Field on a Monday night is electrifying even in preseason, and this will be the annual Bishop's Charity game. I can hardly wait, at least I finally get to wear my game day shoes.

Not only does football start, but I have booked my annual trek to the Frozen Tundra. I am going to go to the October 24th game, a late afternoon game between the Packers and the Cowboys. I will be staying up that way a little longer then usual this time, hopefully it will allow me to do a little more, plus I am flying in to Eau Claire, WI instead of Minneapolis, MN. Much closer to the folks' house, instead of two and a half hours it is only a half hour.

This weekend went very quickly. Spent the day Friday running errands and looking at a new car. Probably not going to get one, but still had a fun time test driving the 2004 Sonata. I also went grocery shopping, and don't forget the trip to the home improvement store. I have decided on colors for the bathroom (more info when it is all in my possession). Saturday was spent cleaning in various parts of the house. I worked on my closet, got rid of some clothes that I never wear or don't fit me, and worked in my office/work room. Got a lot done and the changes are even visible, I like it when you can tell something was done. The carpentry boy project went together and looks good, that finished on Sunday with all the organization. Sunday was lazy but still got some work done, and enjoyed the Olympic Games with the women's gymnastics, swimming, and rowing. I like how they have all the different games on the different channels, it does make me mad that the Diving is only available on the HD station, what a bummer.

Students are back on campus tomorrow (Monday) classes do not start until Wednesday but there are all sorts of things going on. It will be nice to have the students back, the library has been used this summer but it will be nice to have more faces in and out of the doors. Now if only we could get that paint.

Well hope all is well way out there where ever you may be.
Keep it real!
Peace

Olympic games and home improvement

2004-08-14T21:14:00.000-04:00

The 2004 Summer Olympics have started, did not watch the opening ceremonies--sorry Stargate SG-1 was new--but I have watched some of the televised events. Love the coverage by the Bravo Channel. I got to watch women's field hockey and both the men and women's single table tennis. Exciting stuff, did you know that after the 2000 games they made the table tennis ball bigger in order to make the game more spectator friendly? I just don't get that. I also don't get why there are professional sports figures competing in the Olympics. I always thought that the these were the amateur games, you know the step before going professional. I mean really, that seems to be a large disadvantage. Sure other teams other than the United States have pros on there team, that really tall Yo (just be impressed that I even know this) guy plays for China. I just feel it wrong, let those who don't make the big paycheck have their time to shine, let them get some fame, and let them honor their country at the games.

Let me know what you think about this, because it really does bother me.

Okay, the spouse and I went to the happy home improvement store the other day for some supplies. He is playing carpenter boy and building himself some heavy duty shelves for his room. I think we could dance on the thing, but it does have to hold some pretty heavy stuff. I went for the purpose of finding a paint color for the bathroom used by the cats as well as guests. It is a small bathroom with a blue counter top, so I want something bright. I also want to do some sort of finish on the wall--this is my practice house so no big deal. However, all those paint colors just made the project that much worse. I ended up with a stack of the paint chip color things that is like two inches tall, mostly oranges and some reds. I did pick up some greens but have decided that green is way out when it comes to my house (to much in LCL).

I am leaning toward a rose red, like I said it has to go with the blue counter, and then doing a silver wash over that. I have some cute cat pulls for the door. The only problem with all this is if I will need to paint the wood work or not, no big deal but then I have to find another color, and seeing how difficult it has been so far I am not sure. When I painted the kitchen I knew I wanted a bright yellow, so finding the right yellow was a bit easier. I had thought orange, but now I am leaning toward that red, or maybe a berry. Would I be going to far if I were to but a fish skeleton motif on the walls, like a random pattern? The master bath is tropical fish, so maybe the cat bathroom should be dead fish.

Humm, one fish two fish, red fish blue fish, old fish dead fish new fish.

Decisions decisions, HELP! Calgon Take ME away. The madness of the colors is making me go slowly insane. I guess if I don't change the color I can always use the chips in scrap booking.

Well there is this addition of the bunny rantings.

Keep it real.
Peace

Fantasy Football and Kitty hickies

2004-08-12T20:58:00.000-04:00

Its been a couple days, but they have been very long and have caused me to be a very sleepy girl, but I will try to fill y'all in.
sorry dozed off for a minute.

Last night was the draft for the Fantasy Football leauge I am in VFL. It started about 9:40 pm, I picked 11th out of 14. Which did not make me happy but it did work out alright. I drafted Ahman Green and Brett Farve of the Green Bay Packers as my first and second round picks. This made me very happy. However, Mr. B is going to have to get beaten like a red-headed step child for taking my other QB and Defense. Yep he took McNair and the TN Titan Defense. Made me very upset, especially all tired anyway. No worries, I will never beat Mr. B, maybe I will sick the dogs on him.

Anyway, out of 14 people I only know Mr. B, who I went to Library School with. (He is a very nice guy, the son of an United Methodist Minister from GA). Everyone else knows everyone else so it was somewhat strange.

Back to the SC Cheeseheads. By the 12th round of 20 I was picking people I had never even heard of. Hopefully Y! Rankings knows whats going on because I am very worried. So, if any suggestions just let me know. Here is my roster:
Quarterbacks: Brett Farve, GB; Jeff Garcia, Cle; Drew Bres, SD
Running Backs: Ahman Green, GB; Eddie George, DAL; Tyron Wheatly, OAK; Greg Jones, JAC; Larry Johnson, KC
Wide Receivers: Santan Moss, NYJ; Kevin Johnson, BAL; Rod Gardner, WAS; Deion Branch, NE; Travis Taylor, BAL; Josh Reed, BUF
Tight Ends: Bubba Franks, GB; Erron Kenny, TN
Kickers: Jeff Wilkins, StL; Joe Nedney, TN
Defense: Green Bay, Atlanta

Don't worry some of them scare me too! Let me know what you think.

Has anyone else woken up in the middle of the night by a very loud slurpping nose and moisture? For the last few nights my little kitty has been waking me up by suckeling on my hands. One would think that after the first couple times of not getting anything out he would quit, but not this little guy, nope he keeps trying on different areas of the hands and arms. It kind of tickles but he is so slobery that it is just not right. I would love to find a way to make him stop, any suggestions. I feel bad for him though too, he was taken away from his mommy too young, poor little guy. Due to all of this wonderful suckeling my hands have little suck marks, or hickies, on them. I have managed to wake up long before he attempts to get at my neck or face, I have fended off many attempts. Anyway, my little kitty sure is a terror. I will try to post a better picture to the web page one of these days so y'all can see them. They are really cute, terrors, but cute.

Not much else is going on. Had lunch with some students today, which was a lot of fun, we will have to do that again some time. Weather was getting very bad due to Bonnie, so I left work early just in case it got as bad has predicted. It started raining buckets when I left work and it rained on me the entire 70 miles home, luckily it did let up some.
Man are there ever stupid people on the road. Saw more than one person with out any head lights on, come on people the law states if your windsheild wipers are on then your head lights are suppose to be on. Oh, and just because you are in a big SUV Cadallac does not mean that you own the road. Not to mention the people going only 30 mph in a 55 mph. Put your hazards on if you are going to go slower than a turtle on the road--and ya might want to get those tail lights fixed so people coming up behind your slow moving gray car in a rain storm can see you and pass. I could go on forever stupidity bothers me, but lucky for you I will stop this particular rant right here before I say too much.
(This could cause me to burst)
Keep it real.

Peace

Sleepy time

Where's my other sock?

2004-08-09T21:42:00.000-04:00

Kitties running a muck, that is what went on today. They definitely tore it up today. When I got home from work things were all out of order. My newly tie-dyed socks, actually sock, was in the living room it had been way up in a hamper in the bedroom. Picked that up, went to find the other one and it was no where. I finally found it at the other end of the house underneath our adult cat, and I know she didn't do it. Smart little kitties, setting up their older sister at such a young age. But that was not all. My robe, which I laid on the bed this morning was out on the dogs' blanket. Seeing how that has never happened before I know it was the kitties. What I cannot figure out is how they carried it, they are not even ten pounds between them. Like I said smart little kitties.

Other than that not much went on today. Just another day at work! Oh, I did add a new pic to my web page of the little terror cats, if one cares to take a peek.

Keep it real.

Peace

Are Mondays Contagious?

2004-08-08T22:38:00.000-04:00

My week of Mondays turned into my husbands full day of Mondays on Friday. He got up early to go to Wal-Mart so I could take his car in to get the oil changed. Once he got back to the car with a buggy full of perisables he notices that his car has a flat tire, not good at 5 am. So, he fills the tire with Flat Fix, if you don't have some in your car get some, and brings the groceries home. He then has to get his tire fixed so he goes into the tire place, the manager is there, but no workers, they come in late. Did I mention he would have been on his way to work after dropping off the groceries? They finally get his tire fixed, so he is only three hours late for work. He came home and went to do some work in the woods. No big deal right? WRONG. Not only did he lose a spring thing off the mower thing for the tractor but he lost his glasses. Yep, cannot find them anywhere. So my week of Mondays did continue too. Luckily it did get better.

Had a very eventful weekend. Friday I went to the bank and the store with the dogs, at the bank they got treats. They love riding in the car, about knocked me over going out the door they were so excited to go. Usually in August in South Carolina dogs in the car is cruel, but it was cool enough out with a nice breeze I felt they deserved the treat. When we got home we didn't do much. But they did get their hair cut. It took me three hours to shave both dogs! The little one is a little bit more cooperative then the big one, not to mention two little kitties wanting to get into everything. It was very interesting. Once the shaving was done I sent them outside for thier bath, which they would perfer we forget about.

Worked in my home office all weekend too, trying to get it more orgainzed for what it is used for. It used to be a study while I was in graduate school but now it has turned into craft central so things need to be changed. This is however a two person project seeing that I need shelves in the closet so I can actually get at everything. Not to mention that I will be adding about four boxes of books and a box of War Between the States Memorbilia. I still have a lot of books out, mostly first edition and collections dealing with the previously mentioned war, but some are going away for now. I cannot wait to have a study where all these beautiful books can be displayed, but for now I will have to pick and choose those which to show. No worries, the Harry Potter Collection is still out, and better displayed also.

Other then that didn't do to much, swam for a while one day and we went out to eat as a treat on Saturday afternoon. Basically the weekend was spent cleaning, spending time with the animals, and recovering from a week full of mondays for the whole household. Because if one of us is having a bad day we are all having a bad day.

Hope all is well out there, keep it real.

Peace

Every day is a Monday

2004-08-05T21:44:00.000-04:00

A week full of Mondays, man do I ever hate when that happens. As if Mondays are not bad enough all ready but then to have four of them in a row is just plain wrong.

Monday: twisted my surgically repaired knee, pleasant. I also managed to leave my work keys on my desk at work. Blonde moment on my part! Spilled coffee on one of my nice suits while getting in my car to leave work (at least I was leaving and it wasn't HOT coffee).

Tuesday: my white kitten Cotton became "Sewer Rat Cat" by jumping into the flushing toilet not soon after I got home from work. Please refer to previous postings.

Wednesday: paper cut under my fingernail right at the nail paralleling it. OUCH!! Not to mention rolling a 19 on a 20 sided die for my VFL (Fantasy Football) Draft number, you guessed last, unless someone doesn't roll before the cut-off day. Fingers crossed on that one.

Thursday: its just one of those days. It really hurts to type because of the paper cut, and it is the "e" key finger too.

Sure thing, nothing better then a week full of Mondays. Today was not as bad, injury wise; and I had an enjoyable lunch. Thanks for the french fries, you know who you are.

Today is my Friday work wise, HURRAY, the weekend is here! No long drive to work just some errands to run. For those of you working Friday my apologies but--I don't have to work today, I don't have to work today (sorry had to do it)

Oh and sorry about Hurricane Alex, go figure that the curse of my parents still looms. They have a remarkable track record of visiting a place and soon after they leave it is destroyed by natural disaster. Hum, maybe Mother Nature is trying to say something. Case in point, we snowmobiling through Yellow Stone National Park the winter before the fire. Again, SORRY!

Keep it real.

Peace

Pet Peeves

2004-08-04T09:34:00.001-04:00

Have a few but will only rant on one, lucky you. :)

I really hate it when people misspell my name, especially when I have spelled it for them or it is written at the bottom of an e-mail. Hey, there's no H on my name so stop putting it there! Sheesh, mean really!!

I could go on and on, but lucky for y'all that isn't going to happen.

Tie-dye shirts and socks turned out pretty cool, one looks like it has lips on it.

Got two rolls of film back today. Have some great pictures of all the manimals, all ya have to do is ask.

Well keep it real.

Peace.

Sewer Cat

2004-08-04T09:34:00.000-04:00

Ever had a cat jump in the toliet while its flushing and then have the lid close on it? Just something else that made my Tuesday seem like a Monday.

My little white cat, named Cotton, which we call Rat because of his apperance and personality has now become Sewer Rat Cat due to his plung yesterday. Had to give him a bath and dry his little paws--still has stiches in them from his surgery. Silly kitty, its a real good thing I love my manimals.

Make it a good one! :)

Ranting little Bunny thoughts!!!

2004-08-03T22:50:00.000-04:00

Rain Rain please don't stay your making my library rot away.

And that is all I am saying about that!!!

Today was one of those days, not as bad as yesterday but still a day. Started with the dog crying at 2 am to go outside. He never does that, all I know is that he is very lucky he did what he said he needed to. Then of course the other dog had to attend him, so when they came back in their paws were wet so they couldn't come back to bed. I am so used to them in the bad it is difficult to get back to sleep with out them. Yep, I am a pet parent and love 'em all to no end!

Oops, got off track, that will happen.

Work was work. Got some stuff done, worked on a project I have been procrastinating for a while now. Unfortunately, I got only about half way through it when all effectiveness was done. But at least I did get some of it done. My two favorite little cleaners came by and made the library beautiful, well once ya look past the wall color (but that is getting fixed:)!) Thought I was tie dying this morning but then it ended up being in the afternoon, which actually was better. Had an interesting discovery that would have been more tragic in the morning. After the first round of tie-dying shirts for Hiz Day 04, we put all the supplies in the bucket, including a full gallon of soda ash water. Well needless to say when we opened the bucket it was a good thing we had everything, but the directions, in plastic bags, because it was all floating. That's right, the soda ash gallon developed a hole in the bottom and made somewhat of a mess. Plastic bags saved us N8. The process went very smoothly this afternoon, cannot wait to see how the five shirts and two pairs of socks turned out. If I am lucky I will have a really cool rainbow spiral. We even managed to keep the library clean and not get any dye on myself. Then it was time to go.

Okay, still working on the date I am going to go to the football game up in Green Bay. Before that though there is the draft for my Fantasy Football team the SC Cheeseheads. I will take suggestions, especially if ya know anything about football. Any one who knows me knows I love football, especially my Packers, so if they wear Green & Gold they are definitely on my possible draft list. Have one rule, they cannot be a Viking--which makes Brock Lesner a big ZERO. I guess they are scraping the bottom of the barrel up in Minnesota.

Well hope it has been real for all.

I guess that is a Bunny Rant.

Peace, Y'all!

There's that SMELL again!

2004-08-02T22:19:00.000-04:00

AHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!! The smell of new books, ya just gotta love it. Some people like new car smell I love the smell of new books. You open the box and there it is, freshly printed paper and binding, mmmmmmm. Yep, new books have started to come in and I get all excited about it. I guess it is one way to show that I am actually doing my job. Plus, I get to put the new titles in the "What's New at LCL" part of the newsletter. I really like to be able to do that, not that it draws a crowd or anything. Never know, one of these days there will be that title that just knocks 'em off their seats and the will bust the doors down trying to get it. Yep now I am dreaming, but at least I'm dreaming.

Think maybe that week of vacation made me just a touch loonier then I had been previously? Who would have thought, me even more crazy then before. I guess a week with two recovering kittens will do that to a person. But they sure are cute, Cotton and Dixie.

Pretty soon it will be from the smell of fresh paint. Yep, the color has been picked now LCL is just waiting on the green light to get the 10 gallons of paint for our little neck of SMC. That's right soon the reference room will be an inviting Banana Cream yellow to invite everyone in. A nice soothing color that will not offend the eyes instantaneously. Yep, no more insanity green, and if we are lucky the entire library (except the MR) will get a new glow. Yep yep way excited about that, one color--and a perty one at that.

Enough on that rant, this Bunny is off. Shhhhh, and turn in them books!
:)

Friends Leaving

2004-07-30T22:10:00.000-04:00

Well, another one has flown the coup and left the state of South Carolina. Yep, another library school friend has gone on to greener parts of the states to pursue their life as a librarian. Out of the five good friends I made in library school only one is left in the greater Cola area, the rest have dispersed themselves across the United States. One is in Missouri, one in Maryland, one in Georgia, and now one in Oregon. Man, if what am I going to do? I guess people need to move on, but do they need to move so dang far away? I mean really, at this length one cannot even do a day trip. SHEESH!! Good thing for the Internet and Instant Messaging, or I would be going insane, no wait already there, I guess I would need to be committed. I do wish them all the luck in the world--bye Andrea I will miss our Friday lunches.

I need a hug! :(

Is there anybody out there?

2004-07-29T22:23:00.000-04:00

Well here I am finally joining the land of the blog. Not sure what will be covered but knowing me it could be anything.

First, I cannot wait for Football to start, training camps are just a way to tease a person. I mean really "GET ON WITH IT!" Fantasy football, NFL Sunday ticket, Green and Gold Chuck Taylors, and I am ready for some FOOTBALL. Not just any football, Green Bay Packers Football.

Here is a question for all. Which Packer game would you go to at Lambeau Field if you had the choice:
1. Chicago Bears--September 19, Noon
2. NY Giants--October 3, Noon
3. TN Titans--October 11, Monday Night
4. Cowboys--October 24, 3:15
Too cold up there any later than October 24. Let me know what you think.

There it is folks, hope ya all had fun.