Bob Barker is Going to Be So Mad At Me

"Have your pets spayed and neutered." That's how he ended every single episode of "The Price is Right." He reminds us to be responsible pet owners. I mean, why have pets if you aren't going to care for them responsibly??

Today, after a visit to the vet, we learned that our little Sophie is indeed pregnant. Super. Litters from her breed are usually between 2 and 5 puppies. Needless to say these puppies are accidents. Why isn't Sophie spayed, you ask? I have no excuse. Life got in the way? I kept putting it off and now it's too late? I don't know Bob Barker, quit yelling at me!!!

I feel responsible for these puppies being brought into the world, so I will make darn sure they find lovely homes. I suppose we are going to keep one for ourselves, and one will go to the father, or we expect monthly puppy-support payments!

We find out how many there are in two weeks. I was upset at first, but now I am thinking it could be quite an experience. Wish us luck!

P.S. New experiences! Yay!

P.P.S. These next few weeks (or 15) are going to be crazy! Any puppy- birthing advice is appreciated!

Tiring of Facebook?

So, I have been on Facebook a while. It's a neat little site. It lets you keep in touch with people you forgot (or tried to forget??) a long time ago. It reminds me that my 10 year high school reunion is approaching. (I haven't RSVP'ed yet...) It reminds me when someone's birthday is. (Too bad Greg isn't on it. I can never remember his birthday. Isn't that awful?) It reminds me to try and look awesome and as skinny as possible in every photo I take just in case it winds up on Facebook.

I check it frequently. I have the app on my phone.

Even with all of this, I am slowly starting to absolutely hate it.

Just because you have Facebook doesn't mean you have to post everything you think onto your status. I know I am not the only person that feels this way. There is a certain thing called overexposure. Get Twitter if you feel the need to constantly update. (Yes, maybe I am a little bitter because I am not fun enough to constantly update my status...but I like to call it restraint...)

Just because you have Facebook does not mean that everyone or anyone cares how you feel about politics. I HATE political updates. I would rather get constant "Here's what I am doing right now" updates instead of political ones. You love the current administration. You want to guilt us all into Universal Healthcare. You recycled and think everyone needs to do the same. Well, I am here to tell you that no one is going to change their mind or take action because you posted it on your wall. I am to the point where I am going to start talking back...

Just because you have Facebook doesn't give you a right to say horrible things about others. "Status Update" is not French for "Vent." People just see you as angry and realize that in elementary school your counselor probably checked off the box next to "Doesn't get along well with others."

People already know the lyrics to songs. There's no need to put them into you status update.

I know what you are thinking: "If you hate it so much, why don't you just delete your page and be done with it?" Well, your right. I've thought about it. But there are too many people I do want to keep up with. Friends, family, and co-workers, that I want to hear from. Do the pros outweigh the cons when it comes to Facebook? Yes. I get to see pictures and videos of sweet babies that I may have missed if I didn't have Facebook. And, because of this, I will put up with all of the politics, status updates, song lyrics, and angry vents. It makes it all worth it.

I have to end here...I have to update my Facebook status...

P.S. I wonder how many people will de-friend me after this post...

P.P.S. It's not you...it's me...life is making me a little bitter right now...sorry about my angry blog vent...

Haiti

I am a news junkie. I have it on all day when I'm at home and I check the internet for the latest when I am not. Journalism was one of my majors...but I did have quite a few. While watching this horrible tragedy in Haiti unfold, I am even more glued to the news. It's no secret what news channel I watch, and one of my favorite anchors on there said this:

This is a story where the pictures are going to look the same over the days ahead, and we’re all going to get bored with it, ’cause we always do. And then they’ll all be truly alone. And then they’ll really need us.” – Shepard Smith

Just thought I'd share. Maybe it will remind you how lucky you are to be able to have family and the necessities of life. Maybe you'll be thankful for your warm blanket and secure home. Maybe it'll move you to donate...

P.S. The American Red Cross rocks!

P.P.S. So does our military!

Patience is a Virtue....Blah....Blah...Blah

As one gets older you would think you would have more patience. After having more life experience, you know that patience is a virtue that one must remember is such an important part of life. Being a patient person can make your life easier.

I am so sick of hearing things like this I might throw up all over my super cute new boots.

I am a patient person because I am a nice person. I will wait my turn because I do not cut in line, because I want everyone to go ahead of me, because, what's a few more minutes of waiting? I don't mind if the boy behind the counter decides he needs a short break right before he starts making my sandwich because maybe he's had a bad day, and even though my sandwich, un-toasted, with only pickles, tomatoes, and ranch, is the fastest, easiest sandwich to make ever, and I only have an hour for lunch, I don't mind waiting for a few minutes getting to know the other people in line while he does whatever he does during a break. (I would NEVER leave people waiting on me, but, hey, what do I know?)

I feel a bit hypocritical because I know people have to sometimes wait for me at my job, but I hope they know I am doing the best I can do that they don't have to wait. That's the difference.

I get tired of waiting sometimes. Hurry up. The freaking light is green- go!

I have spent so much time waiting patiently and letting others go ahead of me that I am tired of it and I'm not going to take it anymore!

Who am I kidding? I'm sure I'll have to wait just as long for my sandwich next time while I grin and say things like: "Oh, that's alright, you go ahead and take your break. I don't mind waiting..."

P.S. Any tips on becoming a more patient person?

P.P.S. Welcome Tommy Tuberville to Red Raider Nation!

Peace Out, 2009!

I thought 2009 was going to be so much grander than 2008. Well, it was about the same. A few great things, a few not so great things.

Great things that happened in 2009:

1. Bryson was born. Yay! A new nephew!

I think that's about it. I can't think of anything else that matches that!

Here's why I am ready to move on into 2010:

1. 2010 will be the year of my real diet. The previous years were just practice. I know I say this every year, and this year I sort of, kind of, mean it.
2. Politics. That is all. I shall say no more. You all know how I feel.
3. Unfortunately, on day 2 of 2010, I have to watch a Tech football game. With no head pirate. I suppose as much as we will miss him, we can be interested in who Tech will go with next. Please Tech: DON'T BE DUMB!!
4. A year of disappointments month by month.


So, bring in 2010! Looking forward to the new. Except not so much my 10 year high school reunion. How did 10 years already go by?

I hope 2010 is so amazing that my post a year from now is titled: "Best Year Ever."

P.S. I am in the acceptance stage of grief now. I have a team to support on Saturday!


P.P.S. Any exciting New Year's Eve Plans? We will be asleep by 10...yes, we are "those people" now.