I think my TomTom dropped into a fast food bag that I threw away on Friday night. I feel so stupid! Can't find the little gadget, can't afford to run out and get a new one even though they are on sale. *sigh* Back to Google maps I go.
Sunrise in the Grapevine
December 14, 2007
Taken with an Olympus E-510, in an SUV doing 65mph, by the passenger, Jes Scott on the Grapevine headed south.
Phase 1 complete
December 13, 2007
This more represents our actual route. We didn't take the coast, didn't stay in a hotel, and drove straight through. We left Hillsboro about 11:30 AM and had a few errands to run before actually hitting the road. We stopped in Grants Pass for dinner, got directions to Wal-Mart, and then were on the road again. Jes drove from Portland to GP, I drove from GP to .... somewhere south of Sacramento where we gassed up again. I drove from Lodi (I think) to Pasadena, we rested a bit and got the kids breakfast and stretch out some before the final leg that Jes took by herself from Pasadena to Yorba Linda. WHEW!!! And we get to do it again on Tuesday -- in reverse.
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ROADTRIP!!!!!
December 11, 2007
Today is the day. I get into Portland about 9:30 tonight and we start driving ... around 3 or 4 tomorrow morning I think. We're going to take the 5 as far as we can and then cut over to the coast for a while before going back on the 5 and then to Jes final destination.
Good thing I am bringing my GPS, this is going to be a good test of it. Especially when it comes to finding rest stops and the like.
To quote Jes, "EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm so excited!!!" Hope the kids have fun too.
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Good thing I am bringing my GPS, this is going to be a good test of it. Especially when it comes to finding rest stops and the like.
To quote Jes, "EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm so excited!!!" Hope the kids have fun too.
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nuff said
December 5, 2007
I think I need a dictionary at work. My vocabulary isn't as big as I thought it was. Just look at the scores.
Did I do that? Or not?
I can't remember. Didn't I tell you about that? Are you sure? Did I do that? I thought I did.
I am really hating the hallucinations/vivid dreams. This morning I had to ask my housemate if I had gotten up this morning and cooked. Because I dreamed it had happened, in detail and pretty much in the order that I later did it. I have full conversations that I remember. I dream/remember doing tasks that I am confused about later when I see that they are not done. And of course, my quality of sleep has started to suffer. Just earlier this morning I was falling asleep at my desk. I'm now drinking (guzzling) a Caramel Mocha frappacino in the hopes that I will wake up.
And I have been gently reminded to stop surfing except on breaks. Back to the grind
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Annette Sargent
"Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea." -Robert A. Heinlein
12:20 PM AND I CAN'T STOP FIDGETING!!!!!!!!!!!
I am really hating the hallucinations/vivid dreams. This morning I had to ask my housemate if I had gotten up this morning and cooked. Because I dreamed it had happened, in detail and pretty much in the order that I later did it. I have full conversations that I remember. I dream/remember doing tasks that I am confused about later when I see that they are not done. And of course, my quality of sleep has started to suffer. Just earlier this morning I was falling asleep at my desk. I'm now drinking (guzzling) a Caramel Mocha frappacino in the hopes that I will wake up.
And I have been gently reminded to stop surfing except on breaks. Back to the grind
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Annette Sargent
"Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea." -Robert A. Heinlein
12:20 PM AND I CAN'T STOP FIDGETING!!!!!!!!!!!
Let's talk about the weather
December 4, 2007
Does anyone else see something wrong with this picture? It's going to be in the low 80's today!!!! It's DECEMBER It's supposed to be in the 60's.
But I don't miss the rain and wind storms.
Scrabulous
I just finished my first play by email Scrabble game. Even though I lost (172 to 289) it was a fun distraction. Anyone else like Scrabble? If so, join Scrabulous. I think I am going to start another game today. And there are other options other than play by email.
Jules Verne Adventure Film Festival
December 3, 2007
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE someone geek out with me. It's DEC 5-9 @ the Shrine in Downtown L.A. or Friday, Dec 14 and Saturday, Dec 15 @ The Los Angeles Theater
Meet the cast of Heroes, watch sci-fi, and more
Meet the cast of Heroes, watch sci-fi, and more
15th ANNIVERSARY
Jules Verne Adventures proudly celebrates 15 years of Exploration, Conservation and Education. Let's keep experiencing Extraordinary Voyages in the tradition of Jules Verne - where Science meets Fiction, where Documentaries meet Movies. We dedicate these first 15 years to the explorers who fight for the Earth, to the artists who broaden our imagination and to the warm audiences of the Festival. Last but not least, we thank our sponsors!
“JVAFF came about 15 years ago with support from Jacques Cousteau,” says co-founder Jeauffre, “based on the idea of exploring and preserving the planet. This was years before global warming, yet there was already the idea that change was urgently needed. The Festival has grown into something where science meets fiction - it’s about re-imagining ourselves, our way of life and our future for the better. Building the energy to restore the planet is the greatest adventure of all time, a true celebration of life, and we can come together to act on it. Like Jules Verne, whose generation faced the unknown frontiers of the industrial revolution, we are living in profoundly exciting times.
The Festival’s film selections will underscore these ideas, presenting select premieres, classic films and over thirty documentaries discovering the world from the depths of The Abyss to the heavens above. Documentary highlights include the Jules Verne Adventures film Explorers : From the Titanic to the Moon, starring Oscar-winner James Cameron and astronaut Buzz Aldrin.
Other special presentations include John Woo’s new animated Sci-Fi tour de force Ex-Machina, a 25th anniversary screening of Ridley Scott’s Blade Runner, and a major Titanic 10th Anniversary event with James Cameron on 12/8. The Shrine’s epic main auditorium will host the major green carpet events including screenings in High-Definition Digital and a full-day of exclusive 3D presentations. In the Shrine Expo Center, the Jules Verne Movie Lounge, designed as a first-class ship’s cabin, will feature diverse screenings, Q&As and special events. Attendees of JVAFF programs and films at the Los Angeles Theatre, inaugurated by Charlie Chaplin in 1931, will experience another landmark building restored to its original glory. ...
On the Festival’s final day, Dec. 15, the legendary Stan Lee - creator of Spider-Man, X-Men and other immortal superheroes - will receive his Jules Verne Lifetime Achievement Award at the Los Angeles Theatre. Continuing the super-tribute theme through closing night, JVAFF will present NBC’s hit series Heroes live onstage. Expected to attend are creator Tim Kring, writer-producer Jeph Loebb and the show’s stars.
before and after
December 2, 2007
I woke up this morning and only had to brush a few strands back in place. it was AWESOME! and it feels soooooo soft!
Character Counts
November 29, 2007
OK, so I have to brag. I'm not at the assembly, but Tim is and he just let me know that Joy got the character award(s) for always helping and being respectful and caring. That's my girl. =D
--
Annette Sargent
"Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea." -Robert A. Heinlein
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Annette Sargent
"Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea." -Robert A. Heinlein
New Toy on site
Introducing Snap Shots from Snap.com
I just installed a nice little tool on this site called Snap Shots that enhances links with visual previews of the destination site, interactive excerpts of Wikipedia articles, MySpace profiles, IMDb profiles and Amazon products, display inline videos, RSS, MP3s, photos, stock charts and more.
Sometimes Snap Shots bring you the information you need, without your having to leave the site, while other times it lets you "look ahead," before deciding if you want to follow a link or not.
Should you decide this is not for you, just click the Options icon in the upper right corner of the Snap Shot and opt-out.
Top Things I Miss About Oregon
- Sweater Weather -- it's November already!
- Being woken up by Billy, Mercy, and Tobias. Toby likes to snuggle.
- Beaches that allow dogs!
- Milk for under $4/gallon -- thank goodness for Costco!
- No Sales Tax!
- Friends that are literally 5 minutes away
- I am definitely missing those Sunday morning walks
- Sunday morning walks with Zoe in Nobel Woods park
- 20+ Minute Guilt Free Showers
- The Columbia River Gorge
- The Max
- Affordable salmon year round
- Weather that changes every 5 minutes ... NOT!
What do Reader and Heroes have in common?
November 27, 2007
Be forewarned: nerd-level, in-depth pop-culture details to follow.
Official Google Reader Blog: What do Reader and Heroes have in common?
November 23, 2007
Vetter Mountain Fire Lookout Hike
my brother sent this on Thanksgiving
A man with 6 kids gets on a plane, a girl asks "are those your kids?" he replies, No i work at the condom factory and these are customer complaints!'Nette
Life & Thanksgiving
I know this has become more a photoblog lately and less of random profound thoughts than it used to be (feel free to laugh :D). Lately I just haven't had the energy to be a blogger, let alone a writer, and I rarely blog the things going on in my private life, since most of my readers already know what's going on (or now how to IM and/or e-mail to get the real scoop). Suffice it to say that I have been SUPER stressed out lately and distracted by RL when not depressed by it.
So ... I want to thank all the people who have stood by me, encouraged me, verbally slapped some sense into me, and walked with me through some very dark valleys this past year. I am EXTREMELY grateful. And would appreciate it if I could prevail on you just a little longer, because I think it's going to get infinitely worse before it gets better. You guys have been a real blessing to me, and if I haven't before, I'm publicly declaring my thanks and love right here.
So ... I want to thank all the people who have stood by me, encouraged me, verbally slapped some sense into me, and walked with me through some very dark valleys this past year. I am EXTREMELY grateful. And would appreciate it if I could prevail on you just a little longer, because I think it's going to get infinitely worse before it gets better. You guys have been a real blessing to me, and if I haven't before, I'm publicly declaring my thanks and love right here.
Zoe update
November 20, 2007
She's doing much better now. She has energy (not the whopping amount that we are used to), but at least she has an interest in life again. And scrounging. No more vomiting and Tim said she had a clean crate this morning. Next on the list ... a bland diet till the runny poops stop.
Work
November 19, 2007
Today I learned how to automatically number rows of a spreadsheet in Excel and set the print area. I also learned that banners are different things depending on who is the webmaster and marketing agent for a company. But hey, I'm back in the content management arena, 'tis a good thing. This and taking care of kids is what I do well (enough) :)
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Annette Sargent
"Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea." -Robert A. Heinlein
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Annette Sargent
"Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea." -Robert A. Heinlein
Zoe Update
She's getting subcutaneous I.V. for her fluids until she can take ice chips and then pedialyte (yes, Pedialyte) and then chicken broth and plain white rice. Once she progresses through all of those without further vomiting and diarrhea she can go back to regular food and water. Think of a massive case of the worst stomach flu and you can't take any Immodium or Pepto. That's what Zoe is going through. But at least she's getting better. Tim said her energy level is up and she's wanting to go outside to do her business instead of just lay there while it happens uncontrollably.
More tonight after her next infusion.
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Annette Sargent
"Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea." -Robert A. Heinlein
More tonight after her next infusion.
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Annette Sargent
"Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea." -Robert A. Heinlein
parvo
November 18, 2007
Zoe has parvo. :-( Right now I'm at the vet debating whether to admit her or do outpatient care. I brought along a friend who just saved me $1200 by asking the right questions, so I'm probably going to do outpatient. Zoe is so lethargic ... It's heartbreaking. The vet thinks she'll recover fine since she's older and larger.
They just took her blood to do some tests, it looked like sludge. Eye crusties, red eyes, sitting in her own bloody diarrhea this morning... I hope we're starting treatment in time.
They just took her blood to do some tests, it looked like sludge. Eye crusties, red eyes, sitting in her own bloody diarrhea this morning... I hope we're starting treatment in time.
Photo Friday: Travel
November 16, 2007
I took this one on our first road trip to Vegas back in 2004. I thought the shadow of the van on the desert was a cool effect.
New Breeds Approved by the Kennel Club
November 15, 2007
Collie + Lhasa Apso
Collapso, a dog that folds up for easy transport
Spitz + Chow Chow
Spitz-Chow, a dog that throws up a lot
Pointer + Setter
Poinsetter, a traditional Christmas pet
Malamute + Pointer
Moot Point, owned by....oh, well, it doesn't matter anyway
Great Pyrenees + Dachshund
Pyradachs, a puzzling breed
Pekingnese + Lhasa Apso
Peekasso, an abstract dog
Irish Water Spaniel + English Springer Spaniel
Irish Springer, a dog fresh and clean as a whistle
Labrador Retriever + Curly Coated Retriever
Lab Coat Retriever , the choice of research scientists
Newfoundland + Basset Hound
Newfound Asset Hound, a dog for financial advisors
Terrier + Bulldog
Terribull, a dog that makes awful mistakes
Bloodhound + Labrador
Blabador, a dog that barks incessantly
Collie + Malamute
Commute, a dog that travels to work
Deerhound + Terrier
Derriere, a dog that's true to the end
Bull Terrier + Shitzu
Bull.. Oh, never mind
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Annette Sargent
"Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea." -Robert A. Heinlein
This is just wrong
November 14, 2007
89°F
Clear
Wind: W at 7 mph
Humidity: 14%Today
90° 58°Thu
81° 56°Fri
76° 55
Clear
Wind: W at 7 mph
Humidity: 14%Today
90° 58°Thu
81° 56°Fri
76° 55
Tagged - 8 Random Things
Rules: Once tagged, you must link to the person who tagged you. Then post the rules before your list, and list 8 random things about yourself. At the end of the post, you must tag and link to 8 other people, visit their sites, and leave a comment letting them know they’ve been tagged.
1. I'm addicted to podcasts at work
2. I don't like plain coffee, I prefer mochas and varieties of mochas -- with whip cream
3. I am easily distracted
4. I prefer my glasses to my contacts
5. I now love going on road trips, if I'm driving
6. Blue is my favorite color
7. Photography and crocheting are my favorite hobbies
8. I still haven't written a single word for NaNoWriMo ... it's a conspiracy I tell ya.
Tagged by: Thea
Tagging: Jess, Sara, Tim, Tomveil, Cheesepuppet, Stephanie, daTroll, gomergirl
1. I'm addicted to podcasts at work
2. I don't like plain coffee, I prefer mochas and varieties of mochas -- with whip cream
3. I am easily distracted
4. I prefer my glasses to my contacts
5. I now love going on road trips, if I'm driving
6. Blue is my favorite color
7. Photography and crocheting are my favorite hobbies
8. I still haven't written a single word for NaNoWriMo ... it's a conspiracy I tell ya.
Tagged by: Thea
Tagging: Jess, Sara, Tim, Tomveil, Cheesepuppet, Stephanie, daTroll, gomergirl
BREAKING ATMO - The Video
November 13, 2007
BREAKING ATMO - The Video: "The Video 18 Jul 2007 Below the jump is a fanvideo commemorating the delivery of the Firefly and Serenity DVDs to the International Space Station via the Space Shuttle Atlantis. This video premiered on the big screen at the weekly Firefly at the Mission event in the Portland of Oregon on Tuesday, 17 July 2007, and now (of course) is available on YouTube. "
And meet the Browncoat Astronaut.
And meet the Browncoat Astronaut.
Vetter Mountain Trail Lookout Hike
We went on a 3-4 mile dog-friendly hike that I found in Favorite Dog Hikes In and Around Los Angeles. This book has a LOT of hikes that I want to try with Zoe, though this one, while great for her, proved exactly how out-of-shape I am. I was huffing and puffing by the time we got to the top. Going back to the car was MUCH easier and faster. I can do 4-5 miles on a flat surface no problem, the elevation on this hike reminded me of the elliptical. Ah, but ... I have to get out more. Fresh air does a body good.
Here are a few photos. There were some totally awesome views from the mountains.
Here are a few photos. There were some totally awesome views from the mountains.
Vetter Mountain Fire Lookout Hike
This Hiking Trail : Hiking Trails in Los Angeles and surrounding areas.
This Hiking Trail : Hiking Trails in Los Angeles and surrounding areas.
Very useful site, I want to take Zoe and maybe Joy hiking this weekend
Very useful site, I want to take Zoe and maybe Joy hiking this weekend
Fwd: Pet Diaries
November 7, 2007
A little humor for you this morning
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Excerpts from a Dog's Diary:
8:00 am - Dog food! My favorite thing!
9:30 am - A car ride! My favorite thing!
9:40 am - A walk in the park! My favorite thing!
10:30 am - Got rubbed and petted ! My favorite thing!
12:00 pm - Lunch! My favorite thing!
1:00 pm - Played in the yard, My favorite thing!
3:00 pm - Wagged my tail! My favorite thing!
5:00 pm - Milk bones! My favorite thing!
7:00 pm - Got to eat popcorn! My favorite thing!
8:00 pm - Wow! Watched TV with the people! My favorite thing!
11:00 pm - Sleeping on the bed! My favorite thing!
Excerpts from a Cat's Diary
Day 983 of my captivity.
My captors continue to taunt me with bizarre little dangling objects.They dine lavishly on fresh meat, while the other inmates and I are fed hash or some sort of dry nuggets. Although I make my contempt for the rations perfectly clear, I nevertheless must eat something in order to keep up my strength. The only thing that keeps me going is my dream of escape. In an attempt to disgust them, I once again vomit on the carpet.
Today I decapitated a mouse and dropped its headless body at their feet. I had hoped this would strike fear into their hearts, since it clearly demonstrates what I am capable of. However, they merely made condescending comments about what a "good little hunter" I am.
Bastards!
There was some sort of assembly of their accomplices tonight. I was placed in solitary confinement for the duration of the event. However, I could hear the noises and smell the food. I overheard that my confinement was due to the power of "allergies". I must learn what this means, and how to use it to my advantage.
Today I was almost successful in an attempt to assassinate one of my tormentors by weaving around his feet as he was walking. I must try this again tomorrow -- but at the top of the stairs.
I am convinced that the other prisoners here are flunkies and snitches. The dog receives special privileges. He is regularly released - and seems more than willing to return. He is obviously retarded.
The bird has got to be an informant. I observe him communicate with the guards regularly. I am certain that he reports my every move. My captors have arranged protective custody for him in an elevated cell, so he is safe.
For now...
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Excerpts from a Dog's Diary:
8:00 am - Dog food! My favorite thing!
9:30 am - A car ride! My favorite thing!
9:40 am - A walk in the park! My favorite thing!
10:30 am - Got rubbed and petted ! My favorite thing!
12:00 pm - Lunch! My favorite thing!
1:00 pm - Played in the yard, My favorite thing!
3:00 pm - Wagged my tail! My favorite thing!
5:00 pm - Milk bones! My favorite thing!
7:00 pm - Got to eat popcorn! My favorite thing!
8:00 pm - Wow! Watched TV with the people! My favorite thing!
11:00 pm - Sleeping on the bed! My favorite thing!
Excerpts from a Cat's Diary
Day 983 of my captivity.
My captors continue to taunt me with bizarre little dangling objects.They dine lavishly on fresh meat, while the other inmates and I are fed hash or some sort of dry nuggets. Although I make my contempt for the rations perfectly clear, I nevertheless must eat something in order to keep up my strength. The only thing that keeps me going is my dream of escape. In an attempt to disgust them, I once again vomit on the carpet.
Today I decapitated a mouse and dropped its headless body at their feet. I had hoped this would strike fear into their hearts, since it clearly demonstrates what I am capable of. However, they merely made condescending comments about what a "good little hunter" I am.
Bastards!
There was some sort of assembly of their accomplices tonight. I was placed in solitary confinement for the duration of the event. However, I could hear the noises and smell the food. I overheard that my confinement was due to the power of "allergies". I must learn what this means, and how to use it to my advantage.
Today I was almost successful in an attempt to assassinate one of my tormentors by weaving around his feet as he was walking. I must try this again tomorrow -- but at the top of the stairs.
I am convinced that the other prisoners here are flunkies and snitches. The dog receives special privileges. He is regularly released - and seems more than willing to return. He is obviously retarded.
The bird has got to be an informant. I observe him communicate with the guards regularly. I am certain that he reports my every move. My captors have arranged protective custody for him in an elevated cell, so he is safe.
For now...
Crystal Cove at Laguna Beach
November 6, 2007
This is part of what I did this past weekend. A friend of mine has a new Olympus DSLR and so we went and played with it. Now where can I come up with $1K to get my own?
Josh, the skater [x-post from Raising Joshua]
November 4, 2007
My girls
October 26, 2007
My Little Gymnast
She's getting really good at headstands. her next goal is to be able to walk on her hands.
Looking at the recently employed
October 25, 2007
So last night I got a call that I wouldn't have to work for the rest of the week because the team I was on finished enough work for almost 2 weeks. What can I say? We rock :) I got a call today ... they want me to come in tomorrow to get trained on Vignette! And the kicker ... to come in as a temp-to-hire!!! WOOT!!!! OK, so I don't get an extra long weekend as hoped (what can I say, I like sleeping in) but I now have a job for at least 3-6 months and possibly longer. I am one happy camper, who has to go to bed early.
Now I should be able to afford to go see Wicked, even without a date ;)
Missing Oregon
I miss Oregon, and my friends there so much that I watched Little People, big World just to see some familiar faces and things. How sad is that?
Did you hear the pin drop?
Subject: The French
When in England at a fairly large conference, Colin Powell was asked
by the Archbishop of Canterbury if our plans for Iraq were just an
example of empire building' by George Bush. He answered by saying,
"Over the years, the United States has sent many of its fine young men
and women into great peril to fight for freedom beyond our borders.
The only amount of land we have ever asked for in return is enough to
bury those that did not return."
It became very quiet in the room.
Then there was a conference in France where a number of international
engineers were taking part, including French and American. During a
break one of the French engineers came back into the room saying "Have
you heard the latest dumb stunt Bush has done? He has sent an aircraft
carrier to Indonesia to help the tsunami victims. What does he
intended to do, bomb them?"
A Boeing engineer stood up and replied quietly: "Our carriers have
three hospitals on board that can treat several hundred people; they
are nuclear powered and can supply emergency electrical power to shore
facilities; they have three cafeterias with the capacity to feed 3,000
people three meals a day, they can produce several thousand gallons of
fresh water from sea water each day, and they carry half a dozen
helicopters for use in transporting victims and injured to and from
their flight deck.. We have eleven such ships; how many does France
have?"
Once again, dead silence.
A U.S. Navy Admiral was attending a naval conference that included
Admirals from the U.S., English, Canadian, Australian and French
Navies. At a cocktail reception, he found himself standing with a
large group of Officers that included personnel from most of those
countries. Everyone was chatting away in English as they sipped their
drinks but a French admiral suddenly complained that, 'whereas
Europeans learn many languages, Americans learn only English.' He then
asked, 'Why is it that we always have to speak English in these
conferences rather than speaking French?' Without hesitating, the
American Admiral replied 'Maybe it's because the Brits, Canadians,
Aussies and Americans arranged it so you would not have to speak
German.'
You could have heard a pin drop!
When Traffic Gets “Wicked,” Go Metro … and Save On Tickets to the Smash Hit Broadway Musical
October 21, 2007
Metro riders can get 20 percent off tickets to any Tuesday performance of the smash hit musical 'Wicked,' now playing at the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood. It is the first time the Broadway production of 'Wicked' has partnered with a government entity. To get your discount, present your valid Metro Pass or Metro Rail ticket at the Pantages box office, 6233 Hollywood Blvd., directly across from the Metro Red Line’s Hollywood/Vine Station. Or call (213) 365-3500 to order tickets or go online to www.ticketmaster.com. Remember to show proof of valid Metro tickets or passes and to mention the promotional code 'METRO'."
I am SO doing this, especially since my temp job is in downtown. I'll be taking the Gold Line and then one of the express busses to where I need to get.
Photos from Roadtrip
October 18, 2007
I am so screwed
All this week I have been trying to get up early in preparation for work on Monday. It ain' happening. My body refuses to get up before 8, though today it was 9. It's like my brain can't function with less than 8 hours, so I guess the first thing is to make sure that I get 8 hours.
I am sooo screwed.
Getting up in the morning
October 15, 2007
Paul returned from a doctor's visit one day and told his wife Alma that the doctor said he only had 24 hours to live.
Wiping away her tears, he asked her to make love with him. Of course she agreed and they made passionate love.
Six hours later, Paul went to her again, and said: "Honey, now I only have 18 hours left to live. Maybe we could make love again?" Alma agrees and again they make love.
Later, Paul is getting into bed when he realized he now had only eight hours of life left. He touched Alma 's shoulder and said: "Honey? Please? Just one more time before I die." She agreed, than afterward she rolled over and fell asleep.
Paul, however, heard the clock ticking in his head, and he tossed and turned until he was down to only four more hours. He tapped his wife on the shoulder to wake her up. "Honey, I only have four hours left! Could we....?"
His wife sat up abruptly, turned to him and said: "Listen Paul, I have to get up in the morning! You don't."
Wiping away her tears, he asked her to make love with him. Of course she agreed and they made passionate love.
Six hours later, Paul went to her again, and said: "Honey, now I only have 18 hours left to live. Maybe we could make love again?" Alma agrees and again they make love.
Later, Paul is getting into bed when he realized he now had only eight hours of life left. He touched Alma 's shoulder and said: "Honey? Please? Just one more time before I die." She agreed, than afterward she rolled over and fell asleep.
Paul, however, heard the clock ticking in his head, and he tossed and turned until he was down to only four more hours. He tapped his wife on the shoulder to wake her up. "Honey, I only have four hours left! Could we....?"
His wife sat up abruptly, turned to him and said: "Listen Paul, I have to get up in the morning! You don't."
back home
safe and sound if sore and tired. Got back in at 5AM. 5 states in 2 days. California, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, and Colorado. And the scenery was so awesome I want to do some parts of it again.
fall in Grand Junction, CO
October 14, 2007
'Nette
Zzyyxx
October 13, 2007
'Nette
desert rain
There is nothing in the world like the clean smell of the world after it rains in the desert. the temp is barely 60 in the sun, the elevation between 3000-4000 feet, and the sky a particular shade of blue that I have only seen in the desert .... my soul is being refreshed. i love this smell . 30 minutes to Barstow.
Diagnosis
Josh either has strep or tonsillitis. He's on antibiotics and actually started acting more like himself while we were at the doctor's. Ah well. Let's hope he doesn't relapse.
On the Road, Again
The roadtrip is on, catch me on my cell. You should know how. But I'll only be able to respond half the time.
Willie Nelson - Forrest Gump [Original Soundtrack] Disc 2 - On the Road Again
Rain?!?!?!
It's raining!!! It was clear today, not a cloud in the sky and not humid and now it's pouring. I must have brought it with me from OR.
Persistently ...
October 12, 2007
Josh has been persistently sick since Tuesday morning. I had to pick him up from school. Headache that borders on migraine (but goes away a lot faster than mine, then again it comes back a little later), sore throat, and fatigue. For those of you who know my son, imagine him wrapped up in a blanket just sitting and vegging for most of the day. And not talking. Barely talking. Barely eating (remember, he's also a teenage boy).
So I'm taking him to the doctor today. He hasn't had a fever or anything, otherwise he would have been there on Wednesday, and only one day where his nodes seemed a tiny bit swollen ... but .. days of rest and he's not getting better. This is Josh, he doesn't stay sick for days, ok, actually, when he gets really sick he does, but he's REALLY sick, like a fever that doesn't break for 4 days and etc.
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Another Roadtrip?
October 11, 2007
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So my brother has asked to use my van to move from Vegas to Grand Junction, CO, which may just have a population smaller than that of Salem, OR (I've had my fill of small towns in the middle of nowhere, thank-you-very-much), but according to his MySpace blog, he needs this move. Problem, ... well, let's just say that big sis is a sap and a Good Samaritan at heart ... usually. He asked to use my van carte blanche, but I don't think I want to do that. Hence, the road trip. Ah well, the last one did me good. At least it wasn't as bad as I thought it might be.
Time to get another load of laundry started and then I am walking Zoe to Joy's school and back.
Please help Joy's fundraiser
October 10, 2007
It's that time of year again, fundraising. There are some VERY cute and useful items in this catalog, along with the usual gift wrap and food items. Please help Joy's class and school out by ordering something.
Thank you so much. Please forward this email if you think someone else might be interested. Get your Christmas shopping out of the way early!
Annette
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IMPERIAL PTA is having a fundraiser. You can shop online at
http://www.westcoastfundraising.com/store/brochures.php?sID=MPE6746
The group receives profit from the sale and the seller will receive prize credits. Enter the seller ID below to begin.
Seller: Joy Sargent
Seller ID: MPE6746
Thank you for your support.
If the link above does not work, please use the following link and enter the seller ID: http://www.westcoastfundraising.com/store/index.php
and we need an idiot's guide why?
October 9, 2007
Cell phone numbers going public. - Register them on the government Do Not Call list.
I'm fairly sure this is true as I got a telemarketing call today, or it could just be a very weird coincidence. Either way, can't hurt to have your cell on the DO NOT CALL list.
Annette
---------- Forwarded message ----------
I thought I would pass this info on.
Cell phone numbers going public tomorrow
REMINDER....all cell phone numbers are being released to telemarketing companies tomorrow and you will start to receive sale calls.
.....YOU WOULD BE CHARGED FOR THESE CALLS
To prevent this, call the following number from your cell phone - You must call from the cell phone number you want to have blocked. You cannot call from a different phone number.
---------- Forwarded message ----------
I thought I would pass this info on.
Cell phone numbers going public tomorrow
REMINDER....all cell phone numbers are being released to telemarketing companies tomorrow and you will start to receive sale calls.
.....YOU WOULD BE CHARGED FOR THESE CALLS
To prevent this, call the following number from your cell phone - You must call from the cell phone number you want to have blocked. You cannot call from a different phone number.
You can also register on-line at www.donotcall.gov
888-382-1222.
It is the National DO NOT CALL list. It will only take a minute of your time. After 30 days if you get calls, you can file a complaint.
It blocks your number for five (5) years.
--
Annette Sargent
"Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea." -Robert A. Heinlein
Josh wants to cremate me and Tim
"The LifeGem ® is a certified, high-quality diamond
created from the carbon of your loved one as a memorial to their unique life."
Out of nowhere Josh says "When you guys are dead, I'm going to creamate you and have you turned into diamonds that I'll wear as a necklace."
Tim's response: "That's oddly comforting"
My response: "That's kinda creepy"
But then I said he could wear us as eaarings "This is my mom (touch an ear) this is my dad (other ear)"
We went downhill from there. But then I started looking it up online to see if it were a true process. Sigh, at least he thinks I'm valuable ... right?
CheesecakeGASM!!!! OMG
October 6, 2007
Welcome to Trader Joe's - Your Neighborhood Grocery Store - Products
 | Peppermint Joe Joe Cheesecake |
CONCERTGASM!!!!
October 5, 2007
OK, so I logged into MySpace real quick (what else do I have now that I am unemployed) and lo and behold the Jars are coming to town!!! (figuratively) *insert gasm of choice* :) . They are going to be in Anaheim at the House of Blues on the 10th. And in Bakersfield (affectionately called the armpit of CA) on Oct 7th. I wanna go!!! (yes, I love the Jars). I love them so much that even though I would GLADLY drag all of my dearest friends to the concert just so they could experience it ... I don't mind going alone either. Just so that I am there!!!!
OK, bedtime for me. *sigh* If I didn't have kids I would sooooo be a groupie.
(side note, due to 'puter problems this short notice took almost AN HOUR to write. Tim is my witness)
OK, bedtime for me. *sigh* If I didn't have kids I would sooooo be a groupie.
(side note, due to 'puter problems this short notice took almost AN HOUR to write. Tim is my witness)
one fine day
October 2, 2007
I will be glad in that day when my body is no longer in pain. I will wonder and rejoice at a pain free existence ... because I am beginning to forget what it is like to live without pain. There is an existence without pain, isn't there? I am so very tired of being in pain
I Miss My Backyard
ok, not exactly my backyard, but the trails in our old neighborhood. getting out for a decent walk is not easy, and I truly miss the solitude and peace from walking a few trails. OK, maybe SoCal is not where I need to be ... can I live in the Angeles National Forest?
Heroes - S2E2
Did you see what Claire did? I crossed my fingers toes, and almost closed my eyes. Gotta finish watching last season and get caught up. Missed most of last week's because of the kids, but I downloaded it as a torrent. Maybe I'll watch it tomorrow between Josh going to school and having to take Joy.
Dusty underwear (Hilarious!)
October 1, 2007
One evening a husband, thinking he was being funny, said to his wife "Perhaps we should start washing your clothes in Slim Fast. Maybe it would take a few inches off of your butt!!"
His wife was not amused, and decided that she simply couldn't let such a comment go unrewarded.
The next morning the husband took a pair of underwear out of his drawer. "What the heck is this??" he said to himself as a little "dust" cloud appeared when he shook them out. "April," he hollered into the bathroom, "Why did you put talcum powder in my underwear?"
She replied with a snicker...
"It's not talcum powder.......
It's 'Miracle Grow'."
His wife was not amused, and decided that she simply couldn't let such a comment go unrewarded.
The next morning the husband took a pair of underwear out of his drawer. "What the heck is this??" he said to himself as a little "dust" cloud appeared when he shook them out. "April," he hollered into the bathroom, "Why did you put talcum powder in my underwear?"
She replied with a snicker...
"It's not talcum powder.......
It's 'Miracle Grow'."
--
Annette Sargent
"Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea." -Robert A. Heinlein
Annette Sargent
"Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea." -Robert A. Heinlein
It went WELL
September 28, 2007
The interview went really well! And I am so glad to be in CA. Went 80+ down the freeway because I left a little late. Got there just a few minutes late due to making a wrong turn. Huntington Beach is nice, and pretty close considering. I think I will take Zoe to the dog beach there this weekend. She needs to run.
Interview
September 26, 2007
I got a job interview!!!! This Friday!!! for a contract job, but hey, it's better than nothing. Been officially looking since the 17th I think. Yeah, last Monday I updated my resume on Monster.
BTW, has anyone ever heard of Vignette or Tridian?
BTW, has anyone ever heard of Vignette or Tridian?
Bonding with Josh
September 25, 2007
So these guys are actually pretty funny. Josh watches waaaay too much MTV, but the theme song caught my attention and then I started watching. Now I know why he wants DC shoes.
Yup, not a whole lot to do between looking and applying for jobs on Monster and looking for an apartment that takes pets and tweaking my resume and making cover letters. Gotta get something soon though, I'm becoming anti-social and sleeping way too much.
Guess what I'm buying
September 24, 2007
Check out www.mycokerewards.com now to listen to the entire album for FREE.
ONLY 2 MORE DAYS UNTIL SEPTEMBER 25TH!! DON'T WAIT! Get the new CD between Tuesday September 25th and Saturday September 30th. This will insure that you get one of the many limited editions listed below that will be available only during this first week (it's the Flatts, so supplies won't last).
Mark your calendars. September 25th. PRINT POST IT NOTE
Here are the locations offering various bonus materials:
Wal*Mart - Exclusive CMT 2-Pack with Bonus DVD.
Target - Exclusive 2-disc set. 5 never released songs.
Best Buy - Exclusive 2 disc set. 1-hour audio interview.
Exclusive and unique posters are also available at K*Mart, Hastings, Circuit City and F.Y.E.
LAST CHANCE TO SIGN UP FOR A WAKE-UP CALL FROM THE BAND! SIGN UP BELOW.
ONLY 2 MORE DAYS UNTIL SEPTEMBER 25TH!! DON'T WAIT! Get the new CD between Tuesday September 25th and Saturday September 30th. This will insure that you get one of the many limited editions listed below that will be available only during this first week (it's the Flatts, so supplies won't last).
Mark your calendars. September 25th. PRINT POST IT NOTE
Here are the locations offering various bonus materials:
Wal*Mart - Exclusive CMT 2-Pack with Bonus DVD.
Target - Exclusive 2-disc set. 5 never released songs.
Best Buy - Exclusive 2 disc set. 1-hour audio interview.
Exclusive and unique posters are also available at K*Mart, Hastings, Circuit City and F.Y.E.
LAST CHANCE TO SIGN UP FOR A WAKE-UP CALL FROM THE BAND! SIGN UP BELOW.
ICE Campaign - "In Case of Emergency"
We all carry our mobile phones with names & numbers stored in its
memory, but no one, other than ourselves, knows which of these numbers
belong to our closest family or friends.
memory, but no one, other than ourselves, knows which of these numbers
belong to our closest family or friends.
If we were to be involved in an accident or were taken ill, the people
attending us would have our mobile phone, but wouldn't know who to
call. Yes, there are hundreds of numbers stored, but which one is the
contact person in case of an emergency?
Hence this "ICE" ( In Case of Emergency) Campaign. The concept of
"ICE" is catching on quickly. It is a method of contact during
emergency situations. As cell phones are carries by the majority of
the population, all you need to do is store the numbers of a contact
person or persons who should be contacted during an emergency under
the name "ICE" (In Case of Emergency).
The idea was thought up by a paramedic who found that when he went to
the scenes of accidents, there were always mobile phones with
patients, but they didn't know which number to call. He therefore
thought that it would be a good idea if there was a nationally
recognized name for this purpose. In an emergency situation, Emergency
Service personnel and hospital staff would be able to quickly contact
the right person by simply dialing the number you have stored as
"ICE". It really could save your life, or put a loved one's mind at
ease.
For more than one contact, simply list as ICE1, ICE2, ICE3, etc. A
great idea that will make a difference!
--
Annette Sargent
"Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax
and get used to the idea." -Robert A. Heinlein
School was fun!
Joy's teacher said that she did very well her first day, fit right in with the kids, got exhausted during recess, and she has no doubt that Joy will do well this first year. Neither do I. Joy can already do a lot of the things that they are asking her to do academically, like count from 1-10 forwards and backwards and recognize and spell her first and last name, and write it.
And so it begins. Now to get her to do her homework.
And so it begins. Now to get her to do her homework.
first day of school
