Saturday, 9. May 2009, 00:50:16
Yummy, Gift, Coffee, Friends
I opened my mailbox today just to find a big surprise! 
Upon further examination, I realized that it was from Sweden! 
Once I had it in my hands for about 20 seconds, I knew what it was.
I could smell it.
It was the most heavenly coffee I have had in a very long time...
...if not ever!
I rushed home, took some pics...
...and then brewed a big ol' pot of this yummy goodness.
OMG - It is SO good!!!
Seriously. I can't even express how good this stuff tastes.
So anyway, THANK YOU AGAIN, GAVIN!!!!
You're such a sweetie to have sent me this.
I can't tell you how much I appreciate it.
I tried looking this stuff up online, but ummm...no luck.
I am a dolt who only speaks English...and barely does that very well.
So anyway, maybe Gavin will read this and be able to link you.
Otherwise, you're outta luck! But I'm not. 
I'm sitting here
guzzling the best cup o' coffee I've had in a VERY long time. 
Friday, 10. April 2009, 11:47:49
Lonnie, Thankful, Gift, Mario
As I posted a while back, I've been wanting a Mario 1up Mushroom thingy from ThinkGeek.com for such a long time. I tried to locate my old post about it, but my patience is limited. 
Well, a couple weeks ago, I got an unexpected email from ThinkGeek.com saying that I'd won a gift certificate. I still have no idea how or why I won since I didn't enter to win or anything, but hey...I'm not about to complain! I finally got the 1up shroom I've been dying for forever!
Here's a picture of it...
I have it sitting right here on my desk keeping me happy throughout the day. I wrote to the people at ThinkGeek.com and thanked them, but I honestly don't think they even cared...but I still felt the need to write. 
To top that off, Lonnie needed to go to the mall this weekend to pick something up. Of course, I went with him. Like I've said before, prior to moving to the Portland area, I hated malls. Now, though, I love them. The malls around here are at least two stories high...usually three...and they're just flippin' awesome. Well, Lonnie suddenly made a quick left turn and led me into a nail salon. I almost died right there on the spot! I always have a French Manicure, but I have always done it myself. Lonnie's always known how badly I've wanted a professional French Manicure, so he totally surprised me by taking me to have my nails done! 
Can you believe that? I mean really...how sweet! He even sat in a chair right next to me and watched the whole process. It was so nice to not only have them done, but to have him right to my left being his sweet and supportive self. 
I'm just so lucky to have him...I couldn't possibly be more in love with him than I am.
Anyway, the end result is awesome. I LOVE my nails. Lonnie paid a little extra to have what they call 'Solar Nails' done. When we asked what the difference is, they told us that the Solar Nails last like 2384 longer than the standard nails and also are MUCH stronger and won't chip and that sort of thing. I tend to be kinda hard on things, so Lonnie knew the Solar ones were the perfect ones for me. 
Well, the whole process took about an hour and a half, but the end result is just so pretty. Although I could barely understand the Asian woman who did my nails, she really knew her stuff! It's 
almost like an art form. Seriously. That's a skill I would love to acquire. Lonnie said he thinks I'd probably be fairly good at it, so we might head over to Sally Beauty Supply to see if they have all the junk I'd need to try to do it on my own. I could practice on my Mom...she's always game for that sort of thing. 
Anyway, I had a Hell of a time taking a picture of my own stupid hand for some reason, but here's how my nails look....
Those are my satin PJ bottoms in the background. They're so comfy. 
Please keep in mind that my hands don't usually look that meaty. I'm retaining what must be like 348 gallons of water. 
I've had a pretty decent time with life lately. We're still struggling a lot here and there, but that's all surface stuff like finances, clients...etc. The stuff that really matters is going so well for us lately. I feel truly happy inside and I've not been able to say that for a very long time. It's not the toys or manicures...it's the feelings behind everything. Of course I appreciate and thank God for all of the fun and neat things I've got...but I thank Him even more for this feeling of inner peace I've gotten lately.
Thanks for taking the time to read my babbling! I hope you have a truly wonderful day and that you, too, will feel the inner peace I'm speaking of.
Sunday, 4. January 2009, 00:23:29
Music, Hell Yes!, Gift
I've been groovin' to this album for a couple years now, and I just gotta share it with those of you who dig Metal. The band is called
Job For A Cowboy. Stupid name, I agree...but the music flippin' PWNS!
The band is from Glendale, Arizona.
The group was founded by vocalist Jonny Davy, guitarists Ravi Bhadriraju and Andrew Arcurio, bassist Chad Staples, and drummer Andy Rysdam. In 2004, they created a MySpace profile, posted songs online, and began to connect with several worldwide fans. Later that year, Staples and Rysdam left Job for a Cowboy and were replaced by Brent Riggs and Elliott Sellers respectively as bassist and drummer. Traffic to the band's MySpace profile increased exponentially in late 2005, when the band released its first EP, entitled Doom.
Job for a Cowboy extensively promoted their debut EP, including three performances on the Sounds of the Underground tour. By the end of year, the band obtained professional management and signed a deal with Metal Blade Records, who reissued Doom with a bonus track. Also in 2006, Arcurio left Job for a Cowboy, and new guitarist Bobby Thompson joined the group. While Job for a Cowboy was writing material for their first full-length album, Sellers announced that he would be leaving the band to go back to school immediately after recording the album. In search of a permanent drummer, the band then posted a bulletin on Blabbermouth.net, which was seen by Jon "The Charn" Rice. He made a video of himself, posted it on YouTube, and sent the link to the band. Soon after, Rice was announced as the new drummer
So, anyway, now that you know the gist, I'm offering the album to you if you want to check it out.
They have more recent stuff, but I freakin' love this particular album. HERE IT IS FOR THE TAKING.
Tuesday, 16. December 2008, 06:32:18
Opera, Hell Yes!, Gift, Nerdgasm
I got my Opera prizes in the mail today!
As I'm sure you can imagine, I was totally
bouncin' off the walls stoked when I
saw the package!
Here's me being overjoyed in my new t-shirt...
I thought I was only getting a t-shirt.
I was wrong! I got some tasty candy, too!
Too bad I'm on a diet...trying to lose my
flabbiness! I'll save it for a later date.
Here's a picture of the candy...
Monday, 15. December 2008, 21:59:38
Music, Christmas, Gift, Friends
As some of you remember, last year around this time I offered you a gift. It's no biggie, but I want to offer it to you again…especially for those of you who didn't know me last year.
I've uploaded my favorite Christmas album and am offering it to you guys. If you don't like Metal music, you won't like this album, so don't bother. The album is called "A Brutal Christmas - The Season In Chaos". I normally wouldn't be okay with piracy like this (especially because I don't want to be spending my holiday in the slammer), but as you can see if you click that link, they aren't manufacturing the album anymore. I guess that makes it somewhat rare? Not sure.
Anyway, here's what the album cover looks like…
You can either click on the picture above
or right HERE to snag the album.
Enjoy!
Wednesday, 12. December 2007, 01:31:55
Touching, Tulips, Gift, Thankful
...
My friend, J, told me a couple days ago that she had bought me something for Christmas. Of course, my immediate reaction was, "Oh no! I can't afford to get you anything!" Once she talked me out of feeling that way, I began to get excited. You see, I'm worse than ANY little kid in the whole world. I am such a peeker! Nobody in my family can put a gift for me under the tree before Christmas day. I will shake it non-stop until I just can't take it anymore and I peek at what's inside. I'm pretty sly about how I go about doing things, but they still know I peeked!
So anyway, the fact that I'm a peeker made the fact that I knew something was coming for me that much more exciting! J told me that it was supposed to be here "On Tuesday around 3:00." Well, today is Tuesday, and guess what?! It came!!!
Here are some pictures to help you visualize what happened...
First, I heard the doorbell ring. When I opened the door, I saw the box sitting in my doorway. I immediately knew what it was!
Needless to say, I was super excited to rip that box open once I saw that it said FTD on it!
I finally got into it and pulled the gift out. It was wrapped up pretty well, so I couldn't get the details yet, but I knew it was flowers in a vase!!!
Once I got all the wrapping taken off, there they were! TULIPS!!! 
My very favorite!!!
Needless to say, I was and am VERY touched! As they warm up and some time passes, they will open up and be soooo gorgeous! (Not that they aren't already!)
And of course I just HAD to put my Santa hat on so I could feel the maximum amount of jolliness and then kiss them...it's my thing!....
Thank you SO much, J! I cannot tell you how much this means to me!
I Love You!
Here's a smoochie for you!
)
I can't even believe it...
That didn't sound right, did it? 
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