tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-50415142011-04-21T20:26:23.523-07:00Bad Bananaa girl and her blogBananaFliphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00516842310016384853noreply@blogger.comBlogger1141100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041514.post-1088472583855389762004-06-28T18:22:00.000-07:002004-06-28T18:29:43.856-07:00And She's BackIt has been over a year now since I let this blog lapse into nothingness. I've been currently blogging here courtesy of MT. I left Blogger (or didn't leave - abandoned maybe?)last June because it was forever fucking up. But I realized this afternoon that I paid my $8.95 or whatever to have a commercial-free blogger site and I might as well at least be using this site to rant things that I don't BananaFliphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00516842310016384853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041514.post-1056399448198220892003-06-23T13:17:00.000-07:002003-06-26T13:43:44.590-07:00Moving!Hi, I've moved my blog to www.bananaflip.com.
Please come visit me at my new site!
Thank you!BananaFliphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00516842310016384853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041514.post-1056049050862400262003-06-19T11:57:00.000-07:002003-06-19T11:57:30.736-07:00I'm moving this site!I have decided to combine bananaflip.blogspot.com and bananaflip.com.
Hopefully, I will be able to mover over my blogger posts to the new site shortly!BananaFliphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00516842310016384853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041514.post-1055861839072138382003-06-17T07:57:00.000-07:002003-06-17T07:57:22.646-07:00Why isn't this Working?Blogger is pissing me off.BananaFliphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00516842310016384853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041514.post-1055815517210011492003-06-16T19:05:00.000-07:002003-06-16T19:05:18.703-07:00I had no idea that the pooch on Petticoat Junction and Benji, were one in the same.BananaFliphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00516842310016384853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041514.post-1055777161929065132003-06-16T08:26:00.000-07:002003-06-16T14:20:27.993-07:00I'm still having problems uploading photos to my site...so if you are in need of a raccoon photo fix, please click here!
I am growing more and more frustrated with Blogger. I was all ready to switch over to MT, at my Sister's suggestion, when I found out this weekend that my host can't handle MT's software! How annoying is that? I suppose it is my fault for getting a cheap host, but wahhhh! I BananaFliphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00516842310016384853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041514.post-1055535223956262802003-06-13T13:13:00.000-07:002003-06-13T13:13:43.900-07:00Blogger is making changes again, and that means I can't unpload any files. What a bummer!
I participated in Photo Friday again this week - if you'd like to see my picture, click here.
I'm eager for the workday to be over. Two of my co-workers almost came to blows today. One wanted the other to email them edits. The other wanted to hand them the handwritten edits. Screaming was quick to ensueBananaFliphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00516842310016384853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041514.post-955867562003-06-12T05:22:00.000-07:002003-06-12T05:22:17.033-07:00It looks like the teensy raccoon I saw last night has a slightly larger sibling. Take a look:
Aren't they adorable?
I also learned an important lesson - you shouldn't feed raccoons pet food that "makes its own gravy." The critters took great pleasure in dipping the chow in the water. As an icky result, notice the orange-tinted water tubs. Oh well, the water needs changing every morningBananaFliphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00516842310016384853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041514.post-955482622003-06-11T06:50:00.000-07:002003-06-11T06:50:20.560-07:00I wasn't able to take a picture in time, but last night I got to see a baby raccoon. It was probably about 6 weeks old and was about the size of an adult fist, minus the tail. It was so cute! It followed its mother away from the nest. (Apparently without her permission --she was not pleased!) The baby was scared to be away from home and followed her about crying. Raccoons make this high pitched BananaFliphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00516842310016384853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041514.post-955048622003-06-10T06:44:00.000-07:002003-06-10T06:46:22.000-07:00
June 10: TV Shows/Movies
1. "The Munsters" or "The Addams Family"? The Addams Family, by a mile!
2. "The Sopranos" or the "Godfather" movies? Neither.
3. "The Jetsons" or "Lost in Space"? The Jetsons. And I want one of those machines that cleans all your clothes and dresses you!
4. "Superman" or "Batman" (either the TV shows or the movies)? Batman. Superman had brute strength, but BatmanBananaFliphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00516842310016384853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041514.post-954858352003-06-09T16:57:00.000-07:002003-06-09T16:57:53.536-07:00I'm home from my conference at the Westin Riverwalk in San Antonio, home of the Alamo and the San Antonio Spurs.
The Spurs won a game last night -- I'm not in to sports, but everyone in San Antonio who was, honked their horns in celebration until about 3 a.m. last night. Annoying!!!
I didn't realize until I got checked in to my room that I didn't remember to pick up my camera (which I'd BananaFliphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00516842310016384853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041514.post-954855132003-06-09T16:47:00.000-07:002003-06-09T16:47:05.520-07:00I'm home from my conference at the Westin Riverwalk in San Antonio, home of the Alamo and the San Antonio Spurs. I didn't realize until I got checked in to my room that I didn't remember to pick up my camera (which I'd put in a special place so I wouldn't forget it, of course!) It was too bad because I had an amazing, incredible, stupendous view of (drumroll please...) the parking garage!
BananaFliphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00516842310016384853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041514.post-953676382003-06-06T05:38:00.000-07:002003-06-06T05:38:43.833-07:00It is pouring down rain this morning. I'm leaving in a few minutes to take the kiddo to camp. I figure with the rain, I should leave a few minutes early. I'm thankful for the rain, and I'm thankful that it is Friday. I also hope that since we are getting rain, my sister is getting some sunshine, finally!
My photo Friday is up, if anyone cares to look.
Happy Friday everyone!BananaFliphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00516842310016384853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041514.post-953232282003-06-05T05:12:00.000-07:002003-06-05T05:13:09.000-07:00I was too busy yesterday to create even the most random entry. Work has been amazingly hectic as we prepare for our annual convention, and our little office despot decided it was a good day for a three hour meeting. Three hours! Fortunately, my seething resentment kept me from dozing off! Tee-hee!
Today should be even crazier, but hopefully no last minute meetings. BananaFliphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00516842310016384853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041514.post-952636382003-06-03T18:52:00.000-07:002003-06-03T18:52:40.830-07:00I filled storage tubs with water this evening for the little creatures. They have been having big fun splashing!
Notice the trail of water!BananaFliphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00516842310016384853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041514.post-952517182003-06-03T13:13:00.000-07:002003-06-03T13:13:30.926-07:00Roller Derby? In Austin?! How cool is this?
That is almost as good as Satan's Cheerleaders! I love Austin!
Other than this little revelation, today has been a typical Tuesday. I'm just counting down the minutes until I can walk out my office door while trying to maintain a peaceful persona so I don't strangle my evil (and not in a cool way!) co-worker!BananaFliphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00516842310016384853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041514.post-951910802003-06-02T07:00:00.000-07:002003-06-02T07:00:52.560-07:00Yuck! Monday morning! I'm guzzling down coffee trying to perk myself up - but so far it is only making me nervous!
This week will be busy at work. We are getting ready for our annual convention that will be the 7th -9th at the Westin Riverwalk in San Antonio, Texas. I have a bazillion last minute things to do -- everything from mini programs to name badges and info packets. Somehow, I always BananaFliphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00516842310016384853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041514.post-950921652003-05-30T12:02:00.000-07:002003-05-30T12:03:19.000-07:00My dear, dear sister sent me a transportation themed photo for Photo Friday! I'm so happy I didn't have to miss out this week! Thanks Lisa!BananaFliphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00516842310016384853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041514.post-950854722003-05-30T09:08:00.000-07:002003-05-30T09:08:11.716-07:00I'm feeling bummed -- I loaned my digital camera to a friend for the weekend and I forgot that today is Photo Friday. Too bad, because the theme is "Transportation" and this weekend is the Republic of Texas Biker Rally. There are thousands of bikers in Austin, and they are cruising up and down Congress and 6th street. Some of the bikes are so loud that I can hear them from inside my building, on BananaFliphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00516842310016384853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041514.post-950091152003-05-28T15:35:00.000-07:002003-05-28T15:35:55.093-07:00My new art doll's head has eyes, lips and hair now:
Now to just decide how the rest of her will look...BananaFliphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00516842310016384853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041514.post-949886442003-05-28T06:56:00.000-07:002003-05-28T06:56:46.443-07:00I'm making changes to my blog template again. Blogger just doesn't seem to tolerate all my excess. I'm eager for MT's new program!BananaFliphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00516842310016384853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041514.post-949366552003-05-27T05:27:00.000-07:002003-05-27T05:34:13.000-07:00
Personal Habits, Quirks, Routines, etc.
1. Do you prefer silence or do you like background sound (music, TV, etc)? Silence.
2. Bathe/shower in morning or evening? Both. Sometimes more. (OCD, remember! Lol!) Lather, rinse, repeat!
3. Sleeping in complete darkness, or with a nightlight on? Dark, very dark!
4. Lay out clothes the night before, or just grab what's closest in the morning? BananaFliphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00516842310016384853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041514.post-948958162003-05-26T06:34:00.000-07:002003-05-26T06:34:13.960-07:00My son spent the holiday weekend with his grandparents and got to mow their yard using their riding lawn mower. His dad tells me the blade was disengaged for safety's sake. He really seemed to have a fun time!
BananaFliphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00516842310016384853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041514.post-948753542003-05-25T17:02:00.000-07:002003-05-25T17:02:02.816-07:00It is Sunday, but I don't want it to be! I have to work tomorrow, and am not looking forward to it. I have got a lot of rest this weekend though, and did start on another doll head:
BananaFliphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00516842310016384853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041514.post-947954212003-05-23T10:53:00.000-07:002003-05-26T05:46:42.000-07:00Happy Friday everyone! I am off work today and have been out enjoying the sun. I don't get Monday off for Memorial Day, but with today off it is a three day weekend, so I'm not going to complain about those damn petty tyrants who make us work on a bank holiday even though the phones probably won't ring all day! Nope, no complaining for me! My latest Photo Friday submission is up. You can check itBananaFliphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00516842310016384853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041514.post-947359692003-05-22T06:36:00.000-07:002003-05-22T06:36:41.796-07:00Besides wrestling my blog into submission this week, I've also been working on my first art dolls. I used sculpey clay for the heads and hands and silk fibers that my sister sent me!
Here is the first one:
And here is a close up of her face:
And here is the second:
And her close up:
BananaFliphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00516842310016384853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041514.post-946308882003-05-20T06:06:00.000-07:002003-05-20T06:07:30.000-07:00
1. Large or small family? Small
2. Potato chips or pretzels? Pretzels (low fat!)
3. House or apartment? House
4. Zebras or giraffes? Zebras
5. Candles or potpourri? Candles
6. Flowers or trees? Trees
7. Right or left-handed? Right-handed
8. Model trains or dolls/stuffed animals? Barbie dolls
9. Comedy or drama? Drama
10. Thought-provoking question of the week: The city of Boston hasBananaFliphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00516842310016384853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041514.post-945958832003-05-19T12:59:00.000-07:002003-05-19T20:26:18.000-07:00Still having some problems...I'm rebuilding this blog and am going to save all my linkage for the morning!BananaFliphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00516842310016384853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041514.post-945946522003-05-19T12:31:00.000-07:002003-05-19T12:31:11.686-07:00Having technical problems today...hopefully everything will be switched out soon!BananaFliphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00516842310016384853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041514.post-945802382003-05-19T06:52:00.000-07:002003-05-19T06:52:36.336-07:00I managed to drag myself into the office this morning despite being out most of last week. It was so hard psyching myself up to be back in work mode. I hope this coffee kicks in fast! How do you deal with Mondays?!
I wanted to make some changes to my blog this morning, but there appear to be some technical difficulties going on with the blogger software this morning. According to them, I have BananaFliphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00516842310016384853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041514.post-945008452003-05-17T08:33:00.000-07:002003-05-17T08:35:21.000-07:00Last night I managed to get two little darlings in one frame:
They apparently like leftover Ethiopian food!
I am feeling better today, but my voice is still hoarse.
BananaFliphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00516842310016384853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041514.post-944491942003-05-16T07:02:00.000-07:002003-05-16T07:14:59.000-07:00I'm still feeling congested, but I'm starting to feel better. I called to see if my doctor could work me in today, and she's been sick all week with the same symptoms! Oh well, I'm really feeling more like myself today anyway, and I doubt I needed antibiotics. I think I just need to get more rest.
I participated in my first Photo Friday. Since the theme was candy, I first thought of colorful BananaFliphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00516842310016384853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041514.post-943269662003-05-14T06:40:00.000-07:002003-05-14T06:40:22.200-07:00I have a cold. I'd hoped it was just allergies, but I have a fever and feel all fluey. I'm at the office, but only for a short while. I'm waiting on a fed ex. The minute I deal with that, I am going home and getting in bed.
Here is a picture of Alex, sunbathing in her favorite position:
BananaFliphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00516842310016384853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041514.post-942834952003-05-13T12:48:00.000-07:002003-05-13T12:54:16.000-07:00
1. Packrat or minimalist? Packrat
2. Computer: desktop or laptop? Desktop
3. Seashore or mountains? Seashore
4. Carpeting or bare floors? Bare floor
5. Drinking water: bottled or tap? Bottled
6. Shopping websites: eBay or Amazon? E-bay
7. Cute little kitties or big scary tigers? Kitties
8. Front door or back door? Front door
9. Lots of jewelry, or little/none? Lots
10. BananaFliphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00516842310016384853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041514.post-942829302003-05-13T12:38:00.000-07:002003-05-13T12:38:25.203-07:00Okay. It's 2:30ish. I'm feeling different than yesterday, but not better. Now I wonder if I'm coming down with a cold. My throat feels itchy. I'd say it is allergies but it just feels ~different~. I hope I'm not getting sick. My sister is sick right now. Maybe I'm having sympathetic symptoms! Or maybe I'm just being hypochondriacal. It's been known to happen.
I'm the only pouty baby at the BananaFliphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00516842310016384853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041514.post-942232262003-05-12T13:31:00.000-07:002003-05-12T13:31:56.000-07:00I'm feeling very tired today. My stomach is out of sorts and I am the only one in the office today. Normally I'd like to be by myself, but I'm not feeling very well and have to stay at the office because everyone else is "sick."
I hope those parenthesis convey my suspicions!
I am feeling better than I did when I woke up, so maybe it is just a 24-hour bug and maybe I'm just cranky! If BananaFliphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00516842310016384853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041514.post-941679802003-05-11T15:34:00.000-07:002003-05-11T15:34:34.360-07:00What a nice Mother's Day!
My ex-husband and son took me to my favorite place for brunch, Casa de Luz. Today's menu included a delicious tofu scramble with jalapeno salsa, diced yams, mixed greens with tahini sauce, brown rice with sun cheese, tossed salad, miso soup and spelt pancakes with fruit topping. Yum! It was delicious as always and it was truly special to be taken to a place that theyBananaFliphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00516842310016384853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041514.post-940765122003-05-09T15:15:00.000-07:002003-05-09T15:15:28.983-07:00Hooray! I'm ecstatic! Today's mail brought me the vest my sister knit me. It is even more wonderful in person -- the photos can't capture how truly perfect it is! And how perfect my sister is! What a incredible gift of time and love! Thanks Lisa!BananaFliphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00516842310016384853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041514.post-939906362003-05-08T07:10:00.000-07:002003-05-08T07:11:33.000-07:00Friday is almost here! I'm taking tomorrow off from work, so today already feels fun!
Speaking of fun, here are some curious creatures doing just that:
BananaFliphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00516842310016384853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041514.post-939493922003-05-07T14:10:00.000-07:002003-05-07T14:10:31.800-07:00My skull vest is finished! In case you haven't been checking Lisa's website for the latest on knitting, here is a picture of the fabulous vest she's made me, complete with skull emblazoned buttons! Does my sister rock or what?!
BananaFliphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00516842310016384853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041514.post-938685242003-05-06T08:56:00.000-07:002003-05-06T08:56:23.500-07:00Hazy downtown. The sun is peeking through the clouds and smoke. You can see the smog better in these photos:
You can barely see the Capitol in the first picture!BananaFliphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00516842310016384853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041514.post-938607712003-05-06T06:32:00.000-07:002003-05-06T06:32:24.136-07:00Ahh Tuesday. This is a photo of Town Lake that my son took as we went zipping over the bridge. I cross the lake several times a day.
You can't tell from this picture, but it is very smoggy today. The air is filled with smoke, blowing in from Mexico. It gives the city a strange, brown look.
BananaFliphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00516842310016384853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041514.post-938366042003-05-05T18:47:00.000-07:002003-05-05T18:47:10.366-07:00Monday. I'm too tired to blog this evening!BananaFliphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00516842310016384853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041514.post-938363952003-05-05T18:43:00.000-07:002003-05-05T18:44:23.000-07:00
It's dark outside my window. The little animals are scurrying about outside, gobbling up their food. I managed to get through another day without sugar. BananaFliphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00516842310016384853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041514.post-937649852003-05-04T15:38:00.000-07:002003-05-04T15:38:27.793-07:00The weekend is quickly coming to a close. I'm sad about that, but happy that I managed to snap this picture:
That little guy is happily munching on stale pita bread!
BananaFliphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00516842310016384853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041514.post-936656512003-05-02T11:43:00.000-07:002003-05-02T11:43:35.343-07:00I finally got my camera back that I loaned to a friend. I stayed up last night, watching for possums and not a single one stopped by for a visit. I was seeing three or four a night every day this week. I'll have to watch for them this evening.
I'm so happy that it is Friday! I just had a delicious lunch of black bean and jalapeno hummus and pita bread and have Sun Ra playing in my cd drive -- BananaFliphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00516842310016384853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041514.post-936051692003-05-01T10:25:00.000-07:002003-05-01T10:26:33.000-07:00I just heard that the big Gap by the University of Texas closed. It pleasantly surprised me because they have turned the street that it was on into such a coporate paradise. Yea for the little guy!
I'm eating a tasty lunch today of leftover macrobiotic mashed potatoes. They don't have potatoes in them...it is millet and cauliflower smashed and drowing in vegan gravy. They taste better than BananaFliphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00516842310016384853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041514.post-935448082003-04-30T11:13:00.000-07:002003-04-30T11:15:03.000-07:00Filming is taking place down the street from my office for "The Alamo" and they are doing a casting call for "Paradise Hotel" or something like that...what does it all mean for me??? More traffic. Oh well.
One thing that I hope will cause some traffic is the new farmers' market. I love the idea of a downtown market! More fresh veggies! Yeah! I just hope it doesn't put a damper on my favorite BananaFliphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00516842310016384853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041514.post-935264332003-04-30T05:24:00.000-07:002003-04-30T05:24:12.420-07:00I woke up with a headache this morning. I wish I could call in, but I really have a lot to do at work. On the bright side, my boss is out of town.
I'm still feeling all de-toxy. It shouldn't be much longer until I'm feeling better. At least that is what I keep telling myself!BananaFliphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00516842310016384853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041514.post-935020672003-04-29T18:37:00.000-07:002003-04-29T18:37:59.370-07:00Grrrr. Three days into my new nutritional program. Three days without my white goddess, sugar! I'm so grumpy. I realize it is my body reacting to being cut off from its beloved drug, but it isn't making it easier. Hopefully on Wednesday I'll wake up less snarly!BananaFliphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00516842310016384853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041514.post-934188772003-04-28T13:13:00.000-07:002003-04-28T13:13:47.076-07:00My incredibly talented sister has finished all the knitting on my amazing skull vest! It is so very cool, just like my sister!
I spent the weekend cleaning out my closet from hell! It was very scary, but somehow, I pulled it off. All my winter clothes are packed away. I took an honest look at my other clothes and sent a good half of them off to charity. Now I need to buy some more clothes!
BananaFliphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00516842310016384853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041514.post-932014652003-04-24T14:41:00.000-07:002003-04-24T14:42:24.000-07:00I had a pleasant surprise while I was running errands during my lunch "hour." (I see no reason to take that "hour" seriously!)
I was buying a case of Topo Chico (extra bubbly mineral water from Mexico) and the cashier informed me I was eligible for a line of credit if I was I interested. I said "No thank you. I don't have the thirty seconds to be declined." She laughed and informed me that I'd BananaFliphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00516842310016384853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041514.post-931106382003-04-23T06:34:00.000-07:002003-04-23T06:34:40.780-07:00Hello on Wednesday! I am feeling a little under the weather today. I had hoped it was allergies, but I'm afraid it is a dreaded cold. Yuck!
I'm going to walk over to the drugstore in a minute and get some zinc.
Today is a coworkers birthday. I'm the unofficial party planner, so I went out and got her a giant oreo covered cake. (She loves oreos, so I thought it would be perfect for her.) I wasBananaFliphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00516842310016384853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041514.post-930440142003-04-22T06:22:00.000-07:002003-04-22T06:26:40.000-07:00I spent all evening trying to get a picture of a possum last night. But instead I got yet another picture of the camera hog:
This guy just loves having his picture taken.
The possums are very camera shy. Everytime they come to chow and I try to snap their picture, all I manage to capture is a photo of their tail zipping away. I even baited them last night with their favorite treat -- BananaFliphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00516842310016384853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041514.post-929997212003-04-21T12:52:00.000-07:002003-04-21T12:52:06.686-07:00Check it out and be Jealous!!!
Visit my sister's site and see her progress on my to-die-for skull covered knitted vest!BananaFliphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00516842310016384853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041514.post-929917622003-04-21T10:12:00.000-07:002003-04-21T10:12:57.403-07:00Monday. Ugh! I can't seem to get motivated today.
I had a very nice Easter Sunday, filled with good food and company. It was a lot of fun watching the toddlers hunt for eggs. I brought cascarones, which are colored eggs filled with confetti. The littlest ones had never seen such a thing and giggled hysterically when I demonstrated their purpose by smashing one over my son's head. Once the BananaFliphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00516842310016384853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041514.post-929081042003-04-19T16:43:00.000-07:002003-04-19T16:43:26.390-07:00Here is a picture of the egg bread that I made for the little kids:
BananaFliphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00516842310016384853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041514.post-929061532003-04-19T15:37:00.000-07:002003-04-19T15:44:50.000-07:00It has been a wet day here in Austin. It has sprinkled all day and is very humid. It looks foggy out but is uncomfortably warm. I ventured out earlier in the day to meet with a dear friend for lunch. When my dinner companion said "yes" to the waiters suggestion of a shrimp nacho appetizer, I thought to myself "ewwww." But...they were so incredibly delicious I could hardly stand it! It was all theBananaFliphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00516842310016384853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041514.post-928371032003-04-18T07:09:00.000-07:002003-04-18T07:09:28.610-07:00If anybody is planning on coloring Easter Eggs this weekend, I've found a great site with recipes to dye them naturally with items you have around the house!BananaFliphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00516842310016384853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041514.post-928334862003-04-18T05:28:00.000-07:002003-04-18T05:28:50.950-07:00Friday! At last! I'm pretty gleeful that my work week is soon to be over. I just have to make it through the whole 8 to 5 gig and then I'm free!
I stayed up late last night trying to get a photo of a possum. I have three "regulars" that eat with the raccoons. They do not like having their pictures taken though. I'll have to try again. BananaFliphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00516842310016384853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041514.post-928067662003-04-17T16:44:00.000-07:002003-04-18T05:24:55.000-07:00The Easter Bunny Has a Drinking Problem!
My ex-husband is finishing up some contract work in a very, very small town in Northeast Texas. Today at lunch, he saw someone in an Easter Bunny costume making a pit stop at the local liquor store. If only he'd had a camera with him!
BananaFliphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00516842310016384853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041514.post-928044622003-04-17T15:47:00.000-07:002003-04-17T16:46:53.000-07:00I seem to be having an unintentional animal thing going on this week but...I was walking to my massage appointment this afternoon when I saw this in front of the Frost Bank building:
The sculpture is called "Patriot" and it is a traveling tribute to the Service And Rescue dogs that assisted at the World Trade Center site.
I suppose it was based on those touring cows that were decorated in BananaFliphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00516842310016384853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041514.post-927460602003-04-16T17:08:00.000-07:002003-04-16T17:08:39.560-07:00Here is a picture of Alex, one of the five cats I live with. She is the most self-entitled cat I've ever met. She is an old girl though, so I suppose she has earned the right to be her own bad self!
BananaFliphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00516842310016384853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041514.post-926870822003-04-15T18:49:00.000-07:002003-04-15T18:53:53.000-07:00TAA-DAHHHH! TOWELS!
I am feeling so satisfied! Look at all my clean towels!
They are washed, folded and in their proper spot. And I didn't even have to do it myself. (The Laundry Fairy came!)
There is just something randomly wonderful about having clean towels! BananaFliphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00516842310016384853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041514.post-926688982003-04-15T12:49:00.000-07:002003-04-15T12:53:25.000-07:00Here is another photo taken from my office window. I like the funky effect, although it was far from intentional. My office building has darkly tinted (completely black from the outside looking in) windows. Maybe that has something to do with it.
BananaFliphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00516842310016384853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041514.post-926129602003-04-14T16:18:00.000-07:002003-04-14T16:35:52.000-07:00I am home now. What a long day at the office. The most interesting thing there today was our temp, Kristen. Kristen is from Australia and is hanging here in Austin with her boyfriend until May. Then she is going back to Japan where she teaches English.
Here is a picture of what you can see outside of my office:
BananaFliphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00516842310016384853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041514.post-925944472003-04-14T10:38:00.000-07:002003-04-14T10:54:09.000-07:00I'm back from a delicious lunch at Mr. Natural. I dined on a sweet potato empanada, a sprout salad with avacodo dressing, a bean and tofu burrito, a black bean gordito, delicious rice and some hibiscus tea. Yum! They have wonderful vegetarian food at their restaurants.
Now I am very full and must try to concentrate on work.BananaFliphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00516842310016384853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041514.post-925568582003-04-13T19:33:00.000-07:002003-04-13T19:47:34.000-07:00I serve dinner to a host of critters on a nightly basis.
BananaFliphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00516842310016384853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041514.post-925564552003-04-13T19:25:00.000-07:002003-04-13T19:32:18.000-07:00Here is a photo of one of my little late night visitors!
BananaFliphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00516842310016384853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041514.post-925073732003-04-12T17:52:00.000-07:002003-04-12T17:52:47.340-07:00I am making changes to my blog. I was hoping to take some photos with my digital camera but the batteries need charging. So I'll work on that tomorrow.
BananaFliphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00516842310016384853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041514.post-923710832003-04-10T10:16:00.000-07:002003-04-12T16:53:00.000-07:00Testing...BananaFliphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00516842310016384853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041514.post-922232542003-04-08T07:41:00.000-07:002003-04-08T07:41:45.356-07:00Hello on Tuesday! My sister's blog is up!
The time change has me all screwed up this week. I despise Daylight Savings. I feel cheated. I want my hour back.BananaFliphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00516842310016384853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041514.post-920042302003-04-04T13:03:00.000-08:002003-04-04T13:03:17.623-08:00It is Friday and I'm at the office. I've been pretty busy today, designing our annual convention mail out. The convention is going to be on the Riverwalk in San Antonio, so I'm using varioius desaturated shots for the background. Not very original, but it will do for today.
I've been trying to work on my website as it has been stuck in an ugly limbo. I've completely neglected the poor thing, BananaFliphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00516842310016384853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041514.post-918446882003-04-02T06:39:00.000-08:002003-04-02T06:39:08.530-08:00Since no one is really reading this, I find that this is going to be a wonderful practice for me, to write without "fear."
BananaFliphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00516842310016384853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041514.post-917843722003-04-01T10:11:00.000-08:002003-04-01T10:11:45.920-08:00Tiny List of Small Things for Which I'm Thankful
Hot showers * coffee * rainy days * laughter * candles * vanilla extract *
BananaFliphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00516842310016384853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041514.post-917215572003-03-31T10:16:00.000-08:002003-03-31T10:16:56.076-08:00I am feeling very raw this week. On the way into the office I heard a radio headline that mentioned "war planes over the Iraqi capitol." I thought about "our" capitol as well as "my" state capitol, here in Austin. I closed my eyes and tried *not* to imagine "war planes" circling overhead. I feel so terrible for everyone involved, for all the casualties thus far and yet to be. BananaFliphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00516842310016384853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041514.post-915503332003-03-28T07:31:00.000-08:002003-03-28T07:31:44.343-08:00What a long week! It seems like I've been running in circles. My sister's plane arrives at 3:21 today. I hope I'm ready!BananaFliphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00516842310016384853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041514.post-914309472003-03-26T12:12:00.000-08:002003-03-26T12:12:59.000-08:00Yesterday I drank too much coffee. I was so nervous from all the joe that I felt like I had a million things to do but couldn't even focus on one item. It was crazy. Today I'm trying to be much more aware of what I consume.
I have loads of cleaning to do this evening. My beloved sister is flying in on Friday! It has been years since I've seen here and I am so excited. But there is much to do as BananaFliphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00516842310016384853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041514.post-913466322003-03-25T06:36:00.000-08:002003-03-25T06:36:54.780-08:00I've been seriously neglecting my blog. Bad Bananaflip! Bad!
It is raining and very dismal out. My hair is frizzing and I want to be at home and under the blankets instead of sitting at my desk, trying to enjoy my coffee black. I am in one of those moods where I feel like I have a million things to do, but can't even start. I hope that feeling passes soon. I couldn't even seem to muster more BananaFliphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00516842310016384853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041514.post-911297852003-03-21T08:12:00.000-08:002003-03-21T08:12:33.640-08:00Feeling a bit better today, at least physically. I'm very freaked out about the war.
Here are another cool links: Smirking Chimp and the always provacative Adbusters.BananaFliphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00516842310016384853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041514.post-910636272003-03-20T07:49:00.000-08:002003-03-20T07:49:32.996-08:00Okay, since no one is really reading this, I'm going to take the opportunity to whine some. My tooth hurts. Boo-hoo! Ahhh, that feels better already.
I'm really annoyed with the whole "war thing." It is such a fucking waste!
I was at the library last night, and a kind librarian asked if my peace sign was working. I told her that I sure hoped it was. I thought it was nice of her to ask. I'd BananaFliphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00516842310016384853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041514.post-910559682003-03-20T05:14:00.000-08:002003-03-20T05:14:14.593-08:00It is early and I haven't left the house yet. The dentist finished up my root canal yesterday and I think it hurts today more than it did the first time. I don't know why I'm having so much trouble with this tooth. I just took four motrin and hope that will help. It is just a constant, dull throbbing. I'm feeling really miserable. I would just skip work, but I'll be th onl one in the office untilBananaFliphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00516842310016384853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041514.post-909928372003-03-19T06:50:00.000-08:002003-03-19T06:54:57.000-08:00Here is a couple of cool animation links that I'd like to share:
Moving
Handwritten ClockBananaFliphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00516842310016384853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041514.post-909466132003-03-18T13:22:00.000-08:002003-03-18T13:22:30.950-08:00There was a nice sized anti-war protest near my office building today. It was a die-in, complete with chalk outlines and police tape. They had a ridiculous number of police present, but I suppose being so near the Capitol someone must have felt it was necessary. But of course, it was a very peaceful gathering.
I managed to lug all the bags out to my designated garden spot last night. Those BananaFliphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00516842310016384853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041514.post-908764232003-03-17T13:15:00.000-08:002003-03-17T13:15:24.936-08:00I spent my lunch hour picking up fourteen 40 lb bags of potting soil for my vegetable garden. I didn't even think about how heavy that many bags of dirt would be. My car is about four inches closer to the ground. I'll be glad when I can leave the office and start unloading all the bags. Although, I bet I'll be sore from it on Tuesday. It is overcast outside today. I'm not sure if it is really BananaFliphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00516842310016384853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041514.post-908195832003-03-16T14:03:00.000-08:002003-03-16T14:03:09.810-08:00I spent a good part of today working in the yard. It is such a beautiful day. I have been clearing out some beds to plant flowers, and another big bed to plant some vegetables. The veggies will have to wait until next week. I have a bunch of seedlings, but they need to spend a few more days transitioning for their new life in the yard. That and I'm tired from all the yard work!
BananaFliphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00516842310016384853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041514.post-907830932003-03-15T17:28:00.000-08:002003-03-15T17:28:46.890-08:00I had a dream about my high school art teacher last night. I don't remember his name, but I do remember how he looked. He was a kind man, and always said very positive things about my work.
In my dream, I'd been accepted to grad school, to work on a master's of fine art. I was filled with glee and racing to my first class. I get there, and who is teaching? HIM. In my dream I am terribly BananaFliphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00516842310016384853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041514.post-907298752003-03-14T13:07:00.000-08:002003-03-14T13:07:36.140-08:00Another morbid tidbit I learned while visiting the National Museum of Funeral History was the origin of the descriptive word "basket case." During the civil war, soldiers who had lost arms and/or legs in battle (or amputation) were carried about in casket shaped wicker baskets. BananaFliphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00516842310016384853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041514.post-907114222003-03-14T06:58:00.000-08:002003-03-14T06:58:18.840-08:00Houston was a blast. I went to the National Museum of Funeral History which is as freaky fabulous as one would imagine. It is loaded with ancient hearses, coffins, dioramas and all sorts of fascinating things. For instance, they have a replica of Lincoln's casket - - and it is sooooo flashy! It is black with silver stars and silver tacks and fringe! Very western! They also house JFK's original "BananaFliphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00516842310016384853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041514.post-904594852003-03-10T07:16:00.000-08:002003-03-10T07:16:37.013-08:00My weekend is not yet over! I decided to take off yesterday and today. My friend and I are taking a day trip to Houston. We wanted to spend the weekend at the beach, but with Spring Break - well, screw that!
So it is off to Houston today where we are going to go to Ikea and a museum or two. Off I go!BananaFliphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00516842310016384853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041514.post-903168592003-03-07T11:36:00.000-08:002003-03-07T11:36:40.186-08:00I am very full this afternoon. A coworker and I dined at Noodlism for lunch today. We split a couple of dishes and it was very filling! My friend had never had edamame as a side dish and was very thrilled cracking open the little pods and enjoying the tasty soy beans. We decided on some creme brule to finish things off. it was a delicious meal. I love spicy noodle pho!
BananaFliphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00516842310016384853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041514.post-903068442003-03-07T08:18:00.000-08:002003-03-07T08:18:45.716-08:00It's Friday! I've survived another work week! Whooo-hoooo!
I'm planning a trip to Houston over the weekend. I've decided I need to take a trip to Ikea and by lots of cheap, trendy stuff I don't really need. I hope when I republish this post I don't screw up my index page. That seems to be what is going on lately. This girl so needs help!BananaFliphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00516842310016384853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041514.post-902635482003-03-06T14:33:00.000-08:002003-03-06T14:33:13.170-08:00Ahhh, the workday is coming to a close in mere minutes. I'm hoping to go home and work on some art projects. I have almost a dozen various candy tins, such as altoids, etc. that are very overdue for makeovers!BananaFliphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00516842310016384853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041514.post-902593172003-03-06T13:13:00.000-08:002003-03-06T13:13:11.153-08:00I've managed to make some progress on this blog. My only problem now is trying to find the link to my archives and get them set up on the page. Especially since all my latest grumblings have been about getting this set up. Slowly but surely, I'm learning!
BananaFliphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00516842310016384853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041514.post-902424292003-03-06T07:44:00.000-08:002003-03-06T07:44:59.873-08:00I continue to work on my blog's appearance. I am feeling a little less frightened of the template code at least.
Yawn! I've almost made it through the week.
My ex-husband is moving an hour and half a way from here at the end of the month. I'm really sorry about him moving, especially since the move is work related and he isn't happy about the change. I have lived in the same place as him BananaFliphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00516842310016384853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041514.post-901945512003-03-05T13:04:00.000-08:002003-03-05T13:05:40.000-08:00It looks like I've managed to upgrade my site. Now I just need to figure out how to switch out some links and such on my template. I think most of my links connect with May Star who designed this very cool blog skin!
I'm having a problem with finding my archives and such. I am not sure if it is a problem on my end or Blog*Spot, but I continue plodding along, with the faith that someday I'll BananaFliphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00516842310016384853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041514.post-901890292003-03-05T11:22:00.000-08:002003-03-05T11:22:34.513-08:00Here is a quick test to see if this is working now...BananaFliphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00516842310016384853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041514.post-901870752003-03-05T10:51:00.000-08:002003-03-05T10:51:21.233-08:00Why is it that people rarely hold the elevator? I think that is so rude. It is becoming one of my top five pet peeves as a matter of fact. Once again I was within five feet of the open elevator and the person inside pushes a button for a floor instead of the button to hold the door open. So slammo - the doors shut tight. So tactless!
BananaFliphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00516842310016384853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041514.post-901868122003-03-05T10:47:00.000-08:002003-03-05T10:47:43.153-08:00Some music I've been listening to:
Black Heart Procession ~ Amore del Tropico
Beth Orton ~ Carmella
Doug Martsch ~ Now You Know
Matt Pond ~ PA
Liars ~ They Threw Us All In a Trench
The Walkmen ~ CallaBananaFliphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00516842310016384853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041514.post-901256492003-03-04T10:54:00.000-08:002003-03-04T10:54:06.390-08:00I'm getting very frustrated with my inability to get this site going in a more attractive and timely fashion. I know this is a shiny, spankin' new world to me, but I usually *get* stuff. And I just seem to be making a bigger and bigger mess everytime I try to edit my template.
I'm so amazed by all the fabulous blog skins out there. There are so many creative people in this universe. I am BananaFliphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00516842310016384853noreply@blogger.com0