Clueless Trauma

So, I'm stumped. We have our final assignment for my photography class. We have to create a story told through photographs. The key is, I have to be the star. Huh? Me? A story to tell. I don't have any stories to tell. I'm totally stumped. Part of the problem is that I want to be so incredibly creative that the little bit of creativity I have is sucked right out of me. Clueless.

Last night, we had trauma. Chris was at poker. I was at home scrapping and chatting with Ms. Lin over email. All was well with the world. Then, I noticed Mimi messing with the covers on the bed. She loves to lay on the bed when she's tired, so I went to fix them for her. And what do I find? Not one, but two pee spots on the bed. OMG! That dog is lucky she is otherwise so sweet and cute, because she almost went to another home. And I'm 100% not kiding. So, now, I'm pretty sure she wasn't messing with the sheets to try to lie down. Oh no, miss smarty-pants was trying to cover up what she'd done. I've seen her do that before. And, she knew it was bad. I could tell by her demeanor as soon as I found it. I didn't even yell, and she knew how much trouble she was in. And, if that wasn't enough, it got on the comforter, which someone who shall remain nameless has insisted go without it's duvet (still not sure why). So, I haul all of the sheets and the comforter down to the laundry and put the comforter in to wash. Yes, we have a king, but our washer can handle it - we've done it before. So in it goes, and a-spinning it starts, and off I go. After a while, I notice this horrible noise, and when I go to investigate, the washer is SMOKING and leaking water. I open it up to get it to stop and feathers go everywhere. I'm totally freaking out. We're going to Vegas in 3 weeks. All disposable income is to be spent on fun! Not a new washer. In case I haven't mentioned, I'm freaking out. I called Chris and told him he HAD to come home from poker (it was after midnight anway and he turns into a pumpkin at 10). He was totally cool about it and rushed home. He even called me on the way to reassure me that it would all be okay. He got home and checked it all out, and lo and behold! the washer is OK (we think). Apparently the comforter got stuck somehow (I'm thinking the zipper) and that's what was causing the smoking (there are burn marks on it), and the sticking is what caused the ripping. I don't care, I'm just happy we don't need a new washer. And, we had a couple of king blankets so we weren't even cold last night.

Lazy Blogger...

That's me. So, lots of days have passed. Some interesting things have happened. Here's an interesting story Bob (my mom) told me today. She went into Panera Bread the other day, and the guy that works there say, "I knew it was you!" He received a resounding, "Huh?" from Bob. Turns out, he and his family were on the way home from vacation in NC and got routed through Newark (sounds convenient, huh?) and saw us in the airport. He didn't come say hi 'cuz he thought we were with a guy. Nah, we were just giving him the skinny on where to eat in 'ole Tulsey Town. He didn't say anything, but my repeated running trips to the Women's Room may have scared him off also!

I've been taking a digital photography class with Laquita at Apertures, a local camera store.  Laquita is totally fab. She's the one who sold me my awesome lens that allowed me to take the totally illegal pics in St. Mark's in Venice. I've learned a lot. Yeah, I already knew a lot of it, and could have figured most of what we've learned out on my own, but I'm so glad I didn't try it that way. The tips and tricks and ins and outs.....100% worth it! She really made me understand White Balance, which is something I was midly clueless about, but knew it could make a serious difference for me. Oh boy! I'm actually getting pics inside my house with true color without having to Photoshop them. Yippee!!!

I've also started scrapbooking again. I'm having so much fun. I'm totally lifting layouts from Jamie Waters' article in the recent Creating Keepsakes magazine. Unfortunately, I still haven't gotten the actual magazine in the mail yet ( I think the Postman is reading it), so I can only do the five that are online. It's almost like waiting for Christmas.....Hurry up and get here!!! I'll share a couple of the layouts:

a realization....

I realized a couple of things. First, I have a LOT of clothes. No, I mean tons. Second, my wardrobe is boring. Sunday afternoon, Chris and I spent a lot of time cleaning out our closets, getting rid of stuff. In the end, we had like 3 boxes to take to Goodwill. But then, as I was putting everything back in my closet, I realized how boring everything inside of it was. Lots of polos and tees from Gap and Old Navy. Sure, I like the colors, but why are those the only things in my closet? And then it hit me like a Mack truck. I've been hiding. For the last few years, every addition to my wardrobe has been something to tide me over. Clothes that fit for now until I get my body where I want it to be. How boring is that? Even though I said it was never going to happen, I've gained weight from the wedding. Now, a large part of my wardrobe doesn't fit, so Sunday I packed most of the clothes that don't fit away. I can't believe how little clothing there is in my closet. This is ridiculous! I should be able to wear fun, bright, wild (okay, not too wild, 'cuz as we all know, I am rather squarish). So, I will. I've embarked upon a new workout and eating regime, and already I feel good. It will involve the aforementioned swimming, some running (I want to do a marathon in Nov. and someday I'd like to do a triathlon...I even bought the book Slow Fat Triathlete), and some workout videos. I actually just broke down and bought the Turbo Jam videos. Can you believe? I bought something off of an infomercial! But, in my defense, I did a lot of research before making the purchase. Once I get that, I'll intersperse it along with some other DVDs (when they're workout related, they totally should still be called videos/tapes) I already have. One of them is the Biggest Loser workout. Yep, they suckered me into that one too. I did it yesterday for the first time. HOLY COW!! That Bob gave me a good workout. My gluteus maximus is a little on the sore side today. And, the workout is just a smidge easier 'cuz boy, is Bob easy on the eyes. A little cheesy, but such a cutie! So, I'm on my way. And I like it.

I don't know....

I just don't know what to say. I want to blog. I read other people's blogs and think, I should post on mine. But, I don't. Does it really matter? I mean really, who really cares if I post on my blog?

Okay, enough blog-pression....Spring in OK has definitely hit. No doubt about it. We had tornado warnings (which yes, are worse than watches) yesterday afternoon with crazy rain and the sirens going off, and according to Bob (who was on an airplane during the craziness), there were three small tornadoes that touched down in the area. What? I had no idea! Never know, though....she could be makin' it up!

I suddenly realized that IF I'm going to do the water work this summer that I'll have to take a lifeguarding class in less than 3 weeks and I haven't been working out at ALL! For the class, you have to do a 500 meter swim of breaststroke and freestyle, and I haven't been swimming in forever. So, we ran over to Academy Sports night before last and got me a suit and last night I went and swam some laps. Got in and just busted out the 500 (or there abouts because I always loose count) without much problem whatsover. I'm just hoping there's no time limit! The plan is to swim just about every day until I have to "perform" so that it's what you might call easy and I don't have performance anxiety.