random bangs

I've really wanted to try bangs for a while now.

The problem is, this curly hair.

I'd have to straighten them every day, and then if it's humid or rains, they will morph into curly bangs. Eew. All I can think of is Pauly Shore, lol.

I've had bangs before, in middle school. Because, you know, middle school isn't awkward enough. And I know they don't work for me.

And my job, I can't have bangs hanging in my face.
Basically there are no checks in the "Yes" column for bangs.

But I still want them. I guess because it's the current style and I see the long swoopy bangs everywhere.

book me

I finally got through Pride and Prejudice. It was on the list of free Kindle books, and I figured it wouldn't hurt me to read a classic. Plus, so many people love it.

I thought it was terrible. I had to force myself to keep reading it, and I was so bored I skimmed through some of the especially drawn-out parts. Glad that's over with.

On to the next classic, Jane Eyre. No, I didn't read it in school. Yes, it was also on the free Kindle book list.

I also want to read Les Miserables before I see the Broadway show.

What are you reading?

cha-ching

I'm in one of those "Want to go shopping and spend some money" moods.

Decided to get a 5-pack of Broadway tickets with a few people. Pretty excited about that! We were inspired last night by a poster we walked by after leaving a show by the Dominic Walsh Dance Theater. the choreography was a bit twitchy for me, but still entertaining, and a dash of much-needed culture. I'm most excited to see Beauty and the Beast, and Wicked. Yay for being an adult and being able to drop some cash on fun things!

So let's touch on a few of the topics I've been talking about lately:

Chris. This squad leader's course is kicking his ass. It's really hardcore. Of course he can handle it; he's hardcore as well. It's just intense and exhausting.

He told me about this girl who works in one of the stores on base that looks just like me. (You know, the generic white girl look.) Anyway, he said he does a double-take every time. I told him not to get any funny ideas.

Work. Remember? We're not talking about that.

Cat. Two days of wet food and I swear she's a different cat. She's so... happy.

Wedding: Decided to go ahead and get a band. I'd LOVE a diamondy custom band, but I'm leaning towards one of the simple, unadorned skinny ones. For one major reason: so that I can wear it at work under my gloves without a problem, and also so it will be easy to disinfect. No cracks and crevices for funky stuff to live in. I'm thinking we could get a fancier one when we do the "second wedding" or maybe as an anniversary thing. That's what I've decided today.

Also, my mom decided that we need to get back on the wedding dress hunt.

I finally got a chance to wear this dress last night. And it looked way better on me than it does on the model. I texted Chris last night that he 'would love the dress I was wearing,' and he replied with, "Is it white?" I guess he's got the dress on his mind, too.

So I guess we'll be doing that this week. Wish me luck!

Oh, kitten

Today I took Pumpkin in for another appointment regarding her funk breath.

Actually, the two issues I keep having with her are funk breath and her weight. It's been increasing over the past few years, when it was first mentioned that she was getting a little heavy. I stopped giving her table scraps and wet food and stuck to the dry food that the vet put her on years ago for bladder health. Much to Pumpkin's dismay. She loves her some wet food.

Frustratingly enough, she still gained weight, almost a pound a year-- which is kind of a lot when you only weigh 10 pounds. Well, 11 now. More on that later.

Last time I went to the vet, this past summer, the doctor suggested antibiotics and didn't think she needed a cleaning. It worked, but eventually the funk came back.

This time, a different doctor gave her a thorough checkup, then checked her teeth. She said there was gum disease and lots of tartar buildup. She even scraped some tartar off of a tooth with her fingernail. And I privately gagged a little bit, kuz... gross. I was kinda irked that the last doctor didn't notice or said everything was fine. Can it get that bad in a few months? I could have skipped all that antibiotic mess and went straight to the source.

Anyway, then I brought up her weight. Turns out, dry food is the worst thing I could have given her. She said cats need low carb diets, and wet food is best. So I was doing the opposite of what I needed to do. D'oh. So I have a list of low-carb canned cat food, and Pumpkin is about to get the best news of her little cat life. Wet food and ONLY wet food.

Maybe it will soften the blow of having to go back to the vet and be sedated for her teeth cleaning. Sorry, Punk. Looks like we'll both be getting our dental work done this year.

At least she will be happy she gets wet food again! I only hope the bladder issues don't return once she stops eating the special stuff. *cross your fingers*

**Update. I gave Pumpkin some wet food and she dug into it like a little piglet. She was even snorting and everything. LOL

twirly whirly

Trying this tonight.



(OMG she's adorable)

Maybe I'll wake up with "princess curls" instead of ragamuffin curls.

Even though I'll have to pull it back when I get to work anyway, it's worth a shot.

Latest wedding-related dilemna: finding a wedding band. I don't want something that will hide or rub against or damage the pretty scrollwork and diamonds on the side. Can you get a ring that's 2/3 of a circle? Even if I could, it would look funny as it stops abruptly.

Chris mentioned that the lady who made the ring could design a band to go with it... but then that brings custom jeweler prices into the mix.

Thinking of getting a teeny tiny band that just fulfills the purpose. A simple one to use for the ceremony.

I'm seriously considering not getting one at all; I don't really want one, nor do I necessarily need one. But everybody else (including Chris) thinks I do.
Thoughts/ feedback?

go dog go

Today is the first day I've exercised since December 5th. I know because I blogged about it, haha.

I came home as usual, took off my funky scrubs as usual, but instead of putting on pj pants and a tshirt, I got into workout clothes. Drank my green tea, and headed outside to the park. It's a glorious day. Slightly chilly and sunny, but not windy. Walked, ran about 4.5 minutes, then walked again.

I had the pleasure of watching a dog. I couldn't see an owner anywhere, so I figured he'd escaped from his backyard and was having a grand old time enjoying freedom. He ran through the park at full speed, splashed right into the pond, and started trying to catch the ducks. Then he gave up and took a few minutes to dig out a waterlogged stick and started throwing it around and chomping on it.

He was a really happy friendly dog, tail wagging and playing. But he wasn't one of those that will run up to you all wet & funky and get on your nerves. He just did his thing, having his one-dog dog party. I'd walk by and he would just look up from his fun and smile at me. Cutest thing ever. You just couldn't watch him and not smile. If I had a dog I'd want one like that.

As I was finishing up my workout and leaving the park, the kids were getting out of school and riding their bikes through the park. One kid rode past me and asked, "Have you seen a big yellow dog?" I replied, "Yeah, he's in the pond." He looked annoyed, but I couldn't help but laugh and say, "He's having a great time!"

I don't envy that kid; catching dogs that have escaped for some fun is no easy task.

Wed-nes-day

How to piss your cat off in 2 easy steps:

1. Make a tuna melt.
2. Don't give her any.

Dental stuff:

My goal is to get all my basic dental (cleaning, fillings re-done, any new cavities filled) finished by April. Just an arbitrary date. The wisdom teeth have to be out before I get married. I can just see an infection flaring up the day before the wedding. Can't you?

I've decided that shitface at work is not worth it. He does not decide to ruin my day; I let him ruin my day. From now on, I'm simply not going to let him.
I'm going to try to be as nice as I can to him, with that positive "I would like to maintain a good coworker relationship" goal in mind. I figure walking around with an "I fricken can't stand you" attitude is not helping things.

I'm also going to stop discussing him. He is not worth the wasted breath, and I also feel like constantly re-hashing his ignorance only fuels the fire. I'm going to have to find a nice way to tell my other coworkers that I don't want to talk about him, even to sympathize in their own issues with him.

Day one went well. Today he was unusually not in my bubble. He kept his distance, finished his own work, and was actually- mostly- pleasant. I don't know if it was my new attitude or if he just happened to not be annoying. Whatever it was, this will be the last that I talk about him as I focus on trying to enjoy my days.

Speaking of coworkers (more awesome ones), Andrea walked into the lab today and said, "Stop everything, I've found your wedding dress. Now don't get too emotional when you see it, because it's perfect."

And then... she showed me this.

And we laughed for about an hour. I can't believe that anyone would even make a dress like that, much less wear it.

You are welcome for that image, Akhtar. Haha.