**Also there is a movie coming out January 16th 2009 about the tragic life story of rap star Notorious B.I.G. I saw the previews when I went to see Cadillac Records. It looks pretty interesting.
Bits of me
- Vanessa
- Gilbert, Arizona, United States
- 5 things that pretty much explain me: *I love to bake *I am not short but "fun size" *A new pair of shoes always helps *My family is a part of me *I am the oldest of 5 (So I like to be in charge) ALSO: Everything is better and worse when you turn 30 BUT I am SO glad my 20's are over!
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Hip Hop for all ages
**Also there is a movie coming out January 16th 2009 about the tragic life story of rap star Notorious B.I.G. I saw the previews when I went to see Cadillac Records. It looks pretty interesting.
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Keep going
I have also decided I am going to Paris next year, even if its alone. I have a friend who lives there (who is coming to AZ today for her bros wedding actually) so I really wont be alone. I have been to europe before and im not scared to travel alone. I just need to figure out when I want to go and find a plane ticket. Also I really want to go on a little trip before then, maybe california or something. I havent been anywhere since July which is FOREVER for me. I have a client who has a condo in Hawaii and said I could stay there.
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Pins and Needles
As some of you know I get Acupuncture once a month in Tucson. My friend Leslie does it at her clinic called Ancient Way. I get it done for many reasons....my hands, arms, head, "woman stuff",wrinkles and im a little crazy. I love going down there once a month. Its a little vacation for me. Since I work from home I dont drive very often so I enjoy my 4 hrs in the car to listen to music/sing and think. People think Im strange for driving there but I like it. Heres some pictures of my hands from my last treatment.
I have also had "cupping" done. When I get that done again Ill have her take a picture.
Tis the Season
I bought my first real live Christmas tree this year. I got it last Monday night. Its was after 9pm and it seemed like all the tree lots were closed but we found one open until 10pm on Mesa Dr and Brown. I got it for $50 plus $15 for the tree stand. It smells great! Its a Grand Fir. I felt like such a grown up getting my own tree. It didnt get decorated until Wednesday , Bonnie and her nieces were good enough to do it. My plan was to get a real tree this year and after the holidays get a fake pre-lit tree for cheap, but now I think I kind of like having a real tree. I'll have to see when its time to clean it up. It was born in Oregon and will die in my front room.
Saturday, November 29, 2008
Pumpkin pie and all that jazz
When you have all the food prepared you need to figure out how it will be served. What goes where? Should the rolls be first or last? Do we need a separate plates for the jello? Once that is done you are ready to sit down and eat. Then its time to say the blessing and get everyone qiet for the 2 min prayer. As soon as amen is said everyone scrambles to get what they want first. You wait your turn and pray they have a decent piece of turkey left when you finally get your chance. You get to enjoy sitting and chatting for about 30 mins then its time to start thinking about getting the desserts out. Do we have small plates for the pie? Wheres the whipped cream? Should we let everyone dish up their own or should someone serve it? Finally dessert is over and its time to clean up. At this point most of your guest have already bailed so it up to you again to clean your house. Why do we do all this? What makes us do it year after year? It comes down to one thing....tradition.
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Yummy!
Last night we went to El Rico's in Queen Creek for dinner (power and riggs). Why did we go all the way out there you ask? I am being a good girl and getting my visiting teaching done early. One of the girls Elise that we (Bonnie and me) visit, her family owns the restaurant and she works so much that it is only way we can visit her. We brought along Katie, Audry and Amy who we visit teach and/or they visit us. It is the cutest place! It would be perfect for a wedding reception or party. The food is good too. The portions arent enormous but they are a good size and the food isnt greasy. Bonnie fell in love with their chicken enchiladas. Im pretty sure we are going to go back...every month now to do our visiting teaching. Also they are closed Sundays so thats another reason to support them.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Fun in the desert
This last saturday night I went out to sycamore creek and went riding. It was fun...I havent been very social lately. I hung out with a group of people I havent seen for awhile so it was nice. I was in really good spirits. I was even told I was bubbly. My friend Amber and I are discussing getting some kind of toy....OK not really but it would be fun. Also how hot would we be in we came with our own "romping" toy??? The guys would LOVE us. The problem is we really wouldnt know what we were doing it it broke. Maybe when we learn more about them.
Amber and Scott in the Roketta.
Another part of the night a group of really drunk people came over to our bon fire. I heart helpful drunk people. They helped put ALL our wood in the fire. It was so nice of them. Then they drove away...(great drunks with qauds and jeeps) but not before some dumb*** in a dodge ended up in a ditch. It was so funny. OF course our guys trying to prove their manliness went over to try to help see what they could do.
All in all it was a pretty good night. I didnt get home till about 3am and I my hair smelled like camp fire but I didnt care and still didnt wash it for church :)
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
I was looking through one of the many Halloween Ad's you get in the mail and found a decent "greek goddess" outfit. It wasnt too scandalous, then I noticed it was a plus size. What is that says....You can show some skin as long as yours not over a size 14? I'll probably will just stay home this year, pass out candy to the random children who come to my door and chow down on the bowl myself.....
***does that look like the Dorthy from The Wizard of OZ you saw as a child????
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Slice of me
It has been brought to my attention that I don't blog enough (keiko). So heres whats been going on that I haven't BLOGGED about.
I finished reading Gone With the Wind...my copy had 1448 pages. Yes a very long read but very very worth it. I think I love Rhett Butler.....where can I find him??? I am currently reading Scarlett the sequel that was written by Alexandra Ripley. So far I really like it. I am also watching Gone With the Wind the movie. Its kind of weird doing it.
I also have been crazy busy with work. I swear in the last month I have gotten 15-20 new clients. I am really trying and sticking to so far to taking 2 days off a week. With the Holidays coming that will become more difficult.
I also have been stressing about my birthday which is coming up (monday oct 13th). I will be old....ok not really but closer to 30 than 20 and that freaks me out a bit. To celebrate I am throwing myself a little "gathering" at my parents this saturday. I do that so I dont get upset about the party plans. Its worked out for years this way. I do it at my parents for obvious reasons....size and quality. Its much bigger with an awesome back yard and Its way nicer than my house. Dont get me wrong I love my house but my parents place works better for parties.
So thats a little slice of my life. Not that exciting I know. I have no trips planned as of yet. Probably Paris in April/March and hopefully Disneyland in January/February. I just need someone to travel with. Maybe I should find a man.....
***if you want to come to my "gathering" and I havent already emailed/facebook/text you about it...hit me up for info.
Words from Dwight
Best Dwight Schrute Quotes:
1) I am faster than 80% of all snakes.
2) I don't have a lot of experience with vampires, but I have hunted werewolves. I shot one once, but by the time I got to it, it had turned back into my neighbor's dog.
3) Women are like wolves. If you want one you must trap it. Snare it. Tame it. Feed it.
4) If I could menstruate, I wouldn’t have to deal with idiotic calendars anymore. I’d just be able to count down from my previous cycle. Plus, I’d be more in tune with the moon and the tides.
5) Why tip someone for a job I'm capable of doing myself? I can deliver food. I can drive a taxi. I can, and do, cut my own hair. I did however, tip my urologist, because I am unable to pulverize my own kidney stones.
6) You're PMS'ing pretty bad huh?
7) Michael is like Mozart, and I'm like Butch Cassidy. You mess with Mozart and you're gonna get bullet in your head, courtesy of Butch Cassidy.
8) I am not a security threat. And, my middle name is 'Kurt', not 'Fart.'
9) And I will travel to
10) I always wondered how they picked the person to die. I'd be good at picking the person.
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Friday, September 19, 2008
Costco
This week I got my first Costco card. I feel like I have been invited into a secret world filled with giant tubs of candy and huge bottles of cleaning supplies. With in the first 2 mins of walking in I was already hooked. I grabbed a box of "27 Elegant hand crafted holiday cards with matching self-seal envelopes" and it was only $19.99. Thats 74 cents a card! Then I continued to shop and enjoy everything...in bulk. I felt like such a grown up. I ended up spending over $150...but I did get 2 christmas presents and a set of 360 clear plastic cutlery.
Thursday, September 11, 2008
another new addiction
http://www.etsy.com/index.php
*I started my Christmas shopping
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Better than Instant Oatmeal
One of my favorites is an instant tan. This last Monday (for the second time) I was "spray tanned" by my friend Kristin. She decided after her 3rd baby she no longer wanted to work but wanted to make a little extra money on the side. She has it all set up in her front room of her house. I do feel a bit awkward standing in the "tent" in my tube top and shorts (you can wear your swimming suit but I don't want lines on my shoulders and no one ever sees my upper thigh except the Doctor and my waxer anyways). Plus hes my friend from high schools wife..... So I stand there in different positions while she hand sprays my body. I have really like the results. She has 3 different kinds of "tanner". It looks really natural and NOT ORANGE! I like this way better than standing in that booth to get spray tanned. You either feel like you are going into a gas chamber and you cant breath or you are reminded of the "Friends" episode where Ross get spray tanned and ends up looking ridiculous. Also it is WAY healthier and quicker than laying out or tanning in a bed. You dont have to lay in the hot sun and you dont get skin cancer (a plus in my book). I would recommend it to anyone AND its only $10.
My other "instant" is my lawn. My dad and brother put sod down in my front yard saturday morning. Its looks so much better than before. I have had dirt for most of the summmer. Its amazing how the sod comes in these rolls and they just roll them out in the yard. Right now I just have to make sure it stays wet so it can start to grow. My dad calls me everyday to check on it. Im a little paranoid too. The sprinklers are set to run 3 times a day but I have to check to make sure it doesnt dry out. I cant wait for it to be under 100 degrees during the day. They also put rock in and it looks so much better.
Dads and brothers are great.
Saturday, September 6, 2008
Sunday, August 31, 2008
Email from Austin
Thursday, August 21, 2008
PHONES!
Monday, August 18, 2008
Movies
I love old movies and musical are my favorite! I wish life was more like a musical. Dont you ever feel the need to break out in song and dance when something really great happens? In old movies it always works out in the end. The guy always gets the right girl, the farm is always saved, the small town beauty get the modeling job, and the villain never wins. Often when I watch movies and TV I am disappointed. There is so much crap we are forced to watch. Actors used to have talent. Not only could they act, but sing and dance as well. I guess I will continue to watch TCM and my old movies and be content.
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Yes, I did it again
Sunday, August 10, 2008
I might be losing my mind
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
men and cars
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
a little bit of funny...
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5066175
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
UFC
So on saturday night the guys came over to watch the UFC fight. I personally dont get into it but they needed a place to watch it and lets face it...I have a nice big TV and a very very comfy couch (they fall asleep on it often) When I say fight of course I mean 7 fights (at least). The thing is there is the main fight and a bunch of other ones before and after depending on how long the "big" fight lasts. I dont get it.....grow men punching and kicking each other. Half the time I cant watch because I think someone gonna break something or lose an eye (one guy really did get his eye poked and it was gross). The most entertain part is looking at all the dumb tattoos they have and the advertisements on their shorts (like what they choose to have on their butt). It makes me think of things like: do the advertisers pay more depending on where their logo is on their shorts?
The thing is I bet I end up watching one again. The dumb things we do for guys.....
still need to pack
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
TRUCKS ARE FOR GIRLS!!!
This is my truck for the week. Why you ask? My friend and I traded because he drives to Litchfield everyday and my car gets better gas mileage. I LOVE IT!!! I feel so big. It reminds me of back in the day when I had my red truck. Its funny though...my left foot doesnt touch the floor in the truck when I drive. But I Feel like a pimp!
Sunday, July 6, 2008
I HATE TECHNOLOGY
Email: littleredv@hotmail.com
Thursday, July 3, 2008
The smell of death
***I thought Id share this lovely picture with all of you :)
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Take me out to the ball game
Sunday, June 22, 2008
Home Sweet Home!
Last night Me and Erin (sister) went to My Fair Lady. (I have season tickets) It was really good. I was so tired I was kind of doing the head bob thing. Tim Jerome played Alfred P. Doolittle and did a fantastic job! Also the famous Marni Nixon played Mrs. Higgins. For those who don't know she was the Singing voice of Audry Hepburn in My Fair Lady, Deborah Kerr in the King and I and An Affair to Remember, and Natalie Wood in West Side Story. Im so glad I went last night, even though I was exhausted.
Sunday, June 15, 2008
A day in the sun...ok just an hour or so.
Friday, June 13, 2008
Another day in the middle east
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
looking out on the beach...
Sunday, June 8, 2008
Leaving on a jet plane....
I know EVERYONE will miss me (those who actually see me). No worries I will be returning June 20th. I will have a lot of time to think and read. That I am excited about. Unfortunately I will not be reading Gone With the Wind as planned. Maybe next long trip....
Have fun!
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
To Brush or not to brush
I was wondering something....actually my friend asked me and I gave him my thoughts on it but today I started thinking about it again. Here it is: what do u do about morning breath when u wake up and your significant other want to give u a "little morning lovin"? Do u give them a quick kiss then run to brush your teeth? Or have breath mints by your bed? Or do you just dont care and go at it? Personally I think it depends on how much you like/love the other person....and of course how bad their morning breath is. Id like to know what other people think about the whole thing.
Monday, June 2, 2008
Busy Week
I do have a little slice of heaven to look forward to.....ECLIPSE. I am finally reading it. I really like Edward...ok maybe love. I know he isnt real but I really dont care. Before I even read Twlight I had a thing for Vampires and now these books have deepened my love for them. Im not as obsessed as my little sister though....she has read all three books 6 times each! Thats 18 TIMES! I will probably finish it this week and I have decided to read Gone With The Wind while I am in Israel. I'll probably take another book just in case I finish it.
Well I better go to sleep before I pass out.
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
My life is pretty good
Today While cutting hair I realized that my life is pretty dang good. I have a great family, successful career, a house, a car that runs, air conditioner (which in AZ you are VERY grateful for), I get to travel and etc.... I am so blessed with many things. I am going to Israel to see my sister with my parents ant I get to see some pretty amazing things. I going to see things that most people only dream of seeing. I get to go to London for the 4th time....which I love! (im totally going to hit up H & M and go shopping ) I really need to stop complaining about the things that I dont have...(husband, kids, thinner body, longer legs...) Who want to be around a "Negative Nancy" as my roommate would say. My life is GREAT and I love it!
Thats all I wanted to say.
Friday, May 23, 2008
Trying something new...
I’ve been inspired by my sister Erin to start a blog. Plus many of the “married’s” have them. Ive noticed they usually have pictures of their children and pets. Since I don’t have either I’ll figure out some other pics to post.