I immediately thought this was fake.
It isn't.
Neither is this. When you click on this, make sure to go to “Yahweh’s TV Station”, and chose “Jerusalem Brides”.
Seriously.
Seriously.
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Toot Toot
It's my Adoption Day today.
I would have completely forgotten it, had it not been for my Aunt Deb.
I got home from class late last night, and found a nice surprise in my mailbox. Giftcards to two of my favorite stores, and a sweet card.
Thanks Deb & Family! Made my night...
I was born on May 27th, and adopted on July 9th. Just a wee babe. The story goes, I started out with red hair, but it fell out and was replaced with golden locks that were curly and unruly. A year and three months later, my brother came along the natural way. We both have blonde hair, green eyes and are about the same height. It worked out fine.
My family threw me a party to tell me I was adopted. I don't remember how old I was, but it was around the age that Barbies were very important to me, so the news wasn't earth shattering - it was just another day I got presents. Smart.
My family is great - I'm lucky they chose me. I often wonder what farm I'd be stuck on had they not come along and picked me out of the cabbage patch.
So, now this Cabbage Patch kid has a couple of coolio giftcards to spend this weekend on something educational, entertaining and stylish. Doesn't get any better!
I would have completely forgotten it, had it not been for my Aunt Deb.
I got home from class late last night, and found a nice surprise in my mailbox. Giftcards to two of my favorite stores, and a sweet card.
Thanks Deb & Family! Made my night...
I was born on May 27th, and adopted on July 9th. Just a wee babe. The story goes, I started out with red hair, but it fell out and was replaced with golden locks that were curly and unruly. A year and three months later, my brother came along the natural way. We both have blonde hair, green eyes and are about the same height. It worked out fine.
My family threw me a party to tell me I was adopted. I don't remember how old I was, but it was around the age that Barbies were very important to me, so the news wasn't earth shattering - it was just another day I got presents. Smart.
My family is great - I'm lucky they chose me. I often wonder what farm I'd be stuck on had they not come along and picked me out of the cabbage patch.
So, now this Cabbage Patch kid has a couple of coolio giftcards to spend this weekend on something educational, entertaining and stylish. Doesn't get any better!
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
No Cookie Love
My coworker and I had some time on our hands at work recently. See below for the conversation we had via IM:
Kristin: So now I am owner of the cookies?
Kristin: Poor cookies...so unloved....so unwanted...so untasty
Nicole: I ate one and Mark ate one.
Kristin: Foster cookies.
Nicole: I walked down the isle and tried to give them homes in peoples tummies.
Kristin: Thanks for trying - you were good to act as a Case Manager for the foster cookies
Kristin: Sometimes foster cookies stay "in the system" and never do get adopted/eaten
Nicole: I tried. I don't want to see good cookies getting lost in the shuffle of life.
Kristin: And then they turn into maladjusted adult cookies
Kristin: I understand. I will see if I can get some sort of monthly stipend to care for the cookies
Nicole: good idea.
Nicole: take up donations?
Kristin: Yes! Or hold a fund raiser!
Nicole: Yes!
Nicole: Bake sale
Nicole: oh wait...
Kristin: Too close to home
Nicole: right
Kristin: Might scar the cookies
Kristin: The oven thing and all
Nicole: oh yeah.
The cookies are still sitting on my desk...on the edge...I hope they don't jump. Crumbles can be messy...
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Friendship
I've heard many times, from many different people, that you don't get to pick your family, but you get to pick your friends and that's what makes them so special.
I believe that. To mesh with someone so truly, and deeply, is such a gift.
I didn't attend my HS reunion this past weekend, and I've been checking out the pics. Everyone looked so good, obviously having a ball, and I wish I could have been there.
I started to think about the good times I had in high school with many of the those people:
- Shawn made sure that my 16th birthday was unforgettable - she threw a small party, the guys came over, we watched Eddie Murphy Delirious, ate and drank, and had a great time. I also remember that I "fell asleep" at one point, and I woke up on her bed and found a note next to me. It was the sweetest note, basically telling me that she was glad we were friends, and that she hoped it was the best birthday ever. It was great, thanks to her. And obviously unforgettable.
- I remember riding in Tanya's car, listening to Salt-n-Pepa's "Push It", just singing at the top of our lungs. She was very artistic, positive, and embraced life back then. It's obvious, in getting to reconnect with her via FB and seeing the pics, that she's still living life with the same ferocity and vibrance as she did 20 years ago.
- Steve is one of my oldest friends. I've known him since the 2nd grade, and he lived a few short blocks from me. I've never known him to do or say anything mean or negative to anyone, ever. One of those progressive, pure souls that remains intact as the years progress. One of those few, good men. Oh, and since his dad was a dentist, he always brought those pink tablets to school that helped clean your teeth. Very cool!
- Phil was a lot of fun back in high school. And even though I was so concentrated on getting one guy or another to notice me doesn't mean that I didn't notice what a good person he was. It doesn't seem that much has changed there - and he looks happy and content, which is exactly what I would wish for him now. And do.
- Jason P. was my prom date. What a gentleman. Neither he nor I were dating anyone at the time, so I guess is seemed like a good idea to go together. To get to know each other a bit better before the big night, he used to call me up and ask if I wanted to go for a walk. We lived close to each other, and we'd end up at his house in the basement, where his room was. He was very into lifting and heavy metal, and we'd talk for hours. Nothing ever came of it, but we did have a good time at the dance. Again, a true gentleman.
- I'd also known Jodi R. since 2nd grade. Always into sports and full of energy, we were in Bluebirds together, played softball and she never failed to do the right thing, in any situation. She still looks very full of energy, and I don't doubt that she still carries her glove everywhere she goes, ready for that pick-up game.
- Carter. Well, what can I say. Always the life of the party, and from the pics, that moniker remains true. Wondering what he won the trophy for?
These people, who I spend the better part of my childhood with, are now adults, such as I am. And while we are very different people now, we surely still possess many of the same traits we had back then. It would have been so interesting to catch up, and really see what's changed and what's remained the same about us all.
I will definitely be making my 25th - no doubt we'll all be even wiser by then, but will still let the crazy out!
I believe that. To mesh with someone so truly, and deeply, is such a gift.
I didn't attend my HS reunion this past weekend, and I've been checking out the pics. Everyone looked so good, obviously having a ball, and I wish I could have been there.
I started to think about the good times I had in high school with many of the those people:
- Shawn made sure that my 16th birthday was unforgettable - she threw a small party, the guys came over, we watched Eddie Murphy Delirious, ate and drank, and had a great time. I also remember that I "fell asleep" at one point, and I woke up on her bed and found a note next to me. It was the sweetest note, basically telling me that she was glad we were friends, and that she hoped it was the best birthday ever. It was great, thanks to her. And obviously unforgettable.
- I remember riding in Tanya's car, listening to Salt-n-Pepa's "Push It", just singing at the top of our lungs. She was very artistic, positive, and embraced life back then. It's obvious, in getting to reconnect with her via FB and seeing the pics, that she's still living life with the same ferocity and vibrance as she did 20 years ago.
- Steve is one of my oldest friends. I've known him since the 2nd grade, and he lived a few short blocks from me. I've never known him to do or say anything mean or negative to anyone, ever. One of those progressive, pure souls that remains intact as the years progress. One of those few, good men. Oh, and since his dad was a dentist, he always brought those pink tablets to school that helped clean your teeth. Very cool!
- Phil was a lot of fun back in high school. And even though I was so concentrated on getting one guy or another to notice me doesn't mean that I didn't notice what a good person he was. It doesn't seem that much has changed there - and he looks happy and content, which is exactly what I would wish for him now. And do.
- Jason P. was my prom date. What a gentleman. Neither he nor I were dating anyone at the time, so I guess is seemed like a good idea to go together. To get to know each other a bit better before the big night, he used to call me up and ask if I wanted to go for a walk. We lived close to each other, and we'd end up at his house in the basement, where his room was. He was very into lifting and heavy metal, and we'd talk for hours. Nothing ever came of it, but we did have a good time at the dance. Again, a true gentleman.
- I'd also known Jodi R. since 2nd grade. Always into sports and full of energy, we were in Bluebirds together, played softball and she never failed to do the right thing, in any situation. She still looks very full of energy, and I don't doubt that she still carries her glove everywhere she goes, ready for that pick-up game.
- Carter. Well, what can I say. Always the life of the party, and from the pics, that moniker remains true. Wondering what he won the trophy for?
These people, who I spend the better part of my childhood with, are now adults, such as I am. And while we are very different people now, we surely still possess many of the same traits we had back then. It would have been so interesting to catch up, and really see what's changed and what's remained the same about us all.
I will definitely be making my 25th - no doubt we'll all be even wiser by then, but will still let the crazy out!
Monday, July 6, 2009
Lookin' Good, Chiquita!
The blonde in the pic, Maggie, is my best oldest girlfriend. How hot is she???!!! This photo was taken last week at our 20th high school reunion.
We went to Jr. High and High School together, and made every day very special. She was crazy back then, I could tell you some stories...but I will save them for her birthday, which is 9/9/09. Check back then for a recap of the many months of melee.
The stud in the picture with her is Curt Hassebrock. We both crushed on him hard, back in the day. He was the lead drummer, and made marching band a labor of love. He's still rocking, as you can see.
We've come a long way, baby!
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Free time
I've got some, so I'm catching up.
Wrote on my Match Me Up blog. Quickly cathartic.
Made room (in my spare room) for my new Inversion table. It arrives this week. So excited. Ready to do some flipping.
Listening to some new music (new to me) - Midnight Movies and Shocking Pinks. KMac, they're on the way.
Ra Ra Riot is coming to the Firebird 9/20. Most awesome. Fun music, should be a good show.
Low key weekend - communed with nature, got wet, slept late, and skipped the fireworks.
Presentation tomorrow, so will be prepping tonight. Good times.
Jeez, can I be more boring? Guess I should sign out before I put myself to sleep.
zzzzzzzzz
Wrote on my Match Me Up blog. Quickly cathartic.
Made room (in my spare room) for my new Inversion table. It arrives this week. So excited. Ready to do some flipping.
Listening to some new music (new to me) - Midnight Movies and Shocking Pinks. KMac, they're on the way.
Ra Ra Riot is coming to the Firebird 9/20. Most awesome. Fun music, should be a good show.
Low key weekend - communed with nature, got wet, slept late, and skipped the fireworks.
Presentation tomorrow, so will be prepping tonight. Good times.
Jeez, can I be more boring? Guess I should sign out before I put myself to sleep.
zzzzzzzzz
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