Books & Dogs....

I would just like to say I have read everything on my "Books I would like to read list." In fact I have even read more than that. And so now I need something new to read. Please help me. I am reading Lord of the Rings right now, but, well I would kinda like something more interesting. ( I have seen all of the movies and so the books don't hold nearly as much suspense.)

Also, there is still a free dog if anyone would like one. It is the holidays... she would be a perfect gift. =)

Oh and one more thing... we tried giving Brody a bath yesterday. It's been so cold outside that I thought it would be better to do it in the shower. Well after 1/2 hour of coaxing and tugging, I couldn't get him anywhere near the shower. So I waited until Matt got home. We had to literally pick him up and place him in the shower. No small feat. Poor guy is terrified of the water and had a look of sheer terror on his face. Plus his legs were spread out a little to wide and he refused to take a step once we got him in the water. We even bribed him with whip cream from starbucks! haha. Well he is now bathed, and smells fresh and clean. But I think I ended up just as wet and soapy. And next time I promise to provide you with pictures because I laughed so hard I cried during the entire event.

Save the Harris's

When I was at home yesterday my dad told me to tell my mom and my sister goodbye and I love you. When I asked why he informed me that he was going to kill them. Now I'm calling on all of you to help save my mom and my sister's lives. It won't be hard. We just need to find a home for yet another rescued dog. She's really cute. Looks like a doberman pinscher / chiuaua mix. She is black with a brown chest and brown paws. It looks like she is not spayed. If you know of anyone who is interested in a SUPER cute dog let me know!

Thank you for your support of the Harris's.

Wasting yet another day....

I need a hobby. Bad. I watched Law and Order SVU for like 5 hours today. Don't get me wrong, I was really happy doing that, but now that I think about it I really need to get a hobby. Or some friends that also have Friday's off.

I will tell you that SVU is still pretty B.A. I do love Detective Stabler and Benson!

Update of my week:

The last two ceilings in our house are finally painted!

I only had to work 2 days. (Thank you Veteran's Day!)

Nose spray and jasmine green tea have become my best friends.

It's Thursday and the house is still clean!

The new kitty and I are currently fighting. (She won't stop scratching the TV)

I graduated from Leadership Clovis today!


All in all I would say it went really well.... with the exception of not being able to breathe from my nose from time to time.

oh so funny...

.... well Matt thought it was cruel. I cried I was laughing so hard.

Being 80....

Matt and I went to Bass Lake this weekend. It was super nice! We stayed in the chalet's like we always do. And basically we did nothing. I did realize however how much nerdier we've become. Seriously, anyone watching us probably thinks we've lost our minds. And we've pretty much turned 80. We didn't talk to much at our meals, but just watched the landscape. Haha. I got tired from the wine and wanted to be in bed at 10:00. We played cribbage and uno most of the day. And probably the most embarrassing of all, we listened to the Rat Pack Christmas CD most of the time. We're nuts.

venting.....

It's not fair.... Life isn' fair at all. I have a kid right now at tutoring club who has faced all sorts of adversity and yet she has not let that stand in the way of her dreams at all. I look at her and think what life she brings to this world. What a passion for people! And you should see her eyes light up when she talks about the projects she is working on. A 17 year old who wants to make a difference saving lives and has such a passion for making this world better. The only reason I know she has even had the rough life she's had is because a loved one has let little bits and pieces slip in our conversations over the last 6 months. We have formed a bond, and the Tutoring Club has become a place where people believe in her. Yet with all of the work she's put into her grades, extra curricular involvement, taking care of her family (yep she is cooking and cleaning too), she still can't manage to get the break she needs. She wants so badly to go to an IVY league college, but her SAT scores are currently holding her back. I don't think I've ever felt my heartbreak so much for a student. What makes is worse is another student, who could care less about college, isn't even putting forth the effort in her SAT program is getting a score that this girl would kill for. I don't see how its fair. It seriously makes my heartbreak. I know that this will all work out for everyone in the end, but how do you tell a 17 year old she can't make this one dream? How do you tell someone who has worked harder than anyone I know that everything she's been working for for the last four years isn't going to work out in the end. Sometimes the world sucks.

I haven't been very specific with all of the details, I can't and not betray confidentiality.

Thanks for listening to me ramble.