another good hair day

I had my bridals done the last Saturday in January. The photographer took us to the state capitol. I was so excited when that was suggested because I love that building.

Melanie and Candice came with me. They are so good to me! Melanie is going to be an expert at lacing up my dress by the time this is all over.

You can see engagement pictures here.

I have to draw the line somewhere.

When going to the temple it's slightly ok to wear fishnets. It's not ok to wear fishnets with a seam. So be sure to pay attention when you get dressed.

What I learned today.

It is a bad idea to butter toast in the dark.

All I wanted was a Pepsi. Just one Pepsi.

I'm very tired. I didn't get much sleep last night. It was Jeremy's last night in town so we were up late and we had to leave early to get to the airport. I'm sitting at my desk and fighting sleep. I've opted to take a carbonated nap.

11:11
I have my Pepsi on my desk. It’s too cold to drink right now. Plus I’m a little less tired because I got to get up to purchase said soda.

I’ve purchased the Pepsi on the recommendation of Clinton. His options were Coke and Pepsi.

11:18
Still too cold. Why are those machines kept at absolute zero?

11:54
Co-workers having a conference (not involving me) in my tiny cubicle. Tempted to drink still too-cold Pepsi.

12:15
The conference has ended. I’m more tired now. Pepsi still too cold to drink. How is this possible??

12:47
It’s like it’s in an invisible freezer. How is it still so frigid?

13:11
It’s still very cold. But I’m sleepy. That it’s so cold in my cubi isn’t helping. I’m drinking the Pepsi.

13:12
I’ve had my first swallow of Pepsi. It’s so incredibly sugar-y.

13:51
I’ve consumed about an ounce of the soda. I can’t tell if that is helping me stay alert or the episode of This American Life I’m listening to. Man, I love this show.

13:53
I had some water. It tasted … rounded? Not flat, but boring, for sure. Odd.

15:13
Maybe one more swallow of the Pepsi. I’m glad I got the smaller soda. I’ve been moving around more so that’s helping. And I have lots of work to do. And it’s my favorite part of the daily duties. I’m processing checks. No lie, I really like this part.

17:34
I made it through the day. I drank less than 1/10 of the soda. Next time I'm just going to drink more water instead.

Now all I need is postage

Dear Jerk,
I'm so glad you were able to finish off the milk I left in the office fridge. I now have a small container of organic raisin bran that was supposed to be mixed with the milk. Would you like that as well? I'll just leave it in the break room. I'm sure you'll go 'shopping' again soon and pick it up.

I'm glad we have the kind of relationship where we can just borrow/take from each other/just me without the formalities of asking. It's nice.

If you'd like I'll gladly give you the antidote you'll need for what I put in the milk just in case something like this were to happen.

Best wishes,
Jessie

I live in the dessert and it's winter

It's winter here in the valley. There is frost covering the fallen leaves and the still-green lawns. I really like this time of year. It's cold enough to wear my cute sweaters and lighter coats but not so cold I need to find my missing mitten. It's perfect.

I like that yard care (watering, mowing, weeding) slows down this time of year and gives way to raking leaves into piles of fun. Autumn rocks.

Today on my way to work I saw a business watering their lawn. Is it not October on that block?

Stepping out of 1985

Well, I finally made it on here. I hate not having the Internet at home. Hopefully that will be resolved soon. Very soon. Work has been too busy. Stupid work. I will try to be better, I promise.

Well, now that I have finally logged into Cyberspace, what to talk about it? I sit here on a sunny Sunday afternoon, crisp cool fall air, garlic on my breath, and ponder the meaning of life. Life? What meaning shall I give it? Life? Hmm.... Okay, this life pondering crap is BORING!!!

I stopped in to visit my parents and found my mom (we'll just call her Jazzie) has chipped her front tooth. She just got home from a business trip, and sadly she discovered the morning of her big presentation, a diagonal chip in her front tooth. I don't think anyone noticed. If they did, they didn't say anything. I must admit, I didn't notice it at first. But once i did, I couldn't stop looking at it! Every time she smiles and laughs, all i see is her big ole chipped tooth, staring at me and i can't help but have a little chuckle of my own. Awe....gotta love that Jazzie. Here's smilin' at you kid.