Update, Floral Arrangement

I am back! After almost a month in hiatus, I return to the blogging world. Don't expect me to be a consistent blogger because that is one thing I cannot promise. :P Anyway, we went to Seattle and Vancouver for the July 4th weekend break. The weather was great in Seattle as it did not rain. (Something Seattle is known for aside from Starbucks and Microsoft!) I have pictures and I will try to upload them one of these days.

Anyway, a few weeks ago, I was at my other job and I came upon hydrangea and peony centerpieces. They were absolutely beautiful, simple and refreshing centerpieces. So what did I do? I went home and a week later, I attempted to recreate the centerpiece minus the peonies, hydrangeas will suffice for now. I love my floral arrangement! Its simplicity and beauty is just perfect. Very unassuming and elegant at the same time.

Now the only beef I have is that my floral arrangement lasted a total of about 4 or 5 days. Why, oh why, is that floral centerpieces just do not last? I guess the saying, "Beauty does not last," is true. So sad!

Seattle Here We Come, Etc.

The husband and I are going to Seattle! We hope to also stop by Vancouver. I'm super excited as that was one of the places I wanted to visit this year as well! Another item I can cross off my list!

Just a quite update:

I've been super busy with my other job. It's been a great experience and I hope that it will continue to flourish at a constant speed.

Mrs. Texas and I are not on speaking terms. I thought I could get over her craziness but I've just about had enough so I told her off one day when I was in a bad mood. (Sighed) I guess if our friendship was meant to continue on, it will continue on. I wish her well in life, love and the pursuit of happiness.

My work sucks. Not so much the work but some things are just so de-moralizing. (Wondered if I have it termed correctly. Who cares, it's close to midnight.) They've taken away practically everything that is entertaining on the internet with WebSense. I strongly dislike that program. Big brother is on constant watch. UGH!

Today I jogged a little over 4 miles. I must thank the husband as I was feeling really lazy and was about to back-out of any type of exercise but he got my butt off the couch! Oh and I got a chance to use my iPod for the first time! It was a bit unnerving as the husband's sister uploaded all her songs for me. Unfortunately - we don't always have the same taste. Now - I have nothing against All American Rejects and I like some of their songs but if I have to listen to another song of theirs, I'm going to gag! When I came home from the jog - I quickly educated myself on how to use the iPod. (I know, I know, I should have probably learn how to use the damn thing before I went jogging - which I kind of did. I learn how to turn on the iPod and select the music but for some reason I couldn't skip a song and sometimes the song would repeat itself. Irritating!) This weekend - I am hoping to run over 8 miles! Wish me luck!

I met with a counselor for grad school. (Sighed) I don't think I will make the Spring semester. I haven't even studied for my GMAT and I have one month to take it before the application process. I guess the earliest I will return to school will be Fall 2009. Oh well..I have 10 years before I turn 40 to get my master's.

Scott McClellan sucks

I don't follow politics. I have opinions about it but I usually just do not discuss politics as this subject can get touchy. I actually rather talk about religion.

Although I am not a George Bush fan nor do I agree or disagree with the Iraq war, I just do not agree with what Scott McClellan did. It is such a stab in the back. His whole book deal just seems like a bunch of bs so that he can make a quick buck.

Is this what our society has become? People leaving influential positions to write about gossip. So sad.

Makes me wonder if the person who's supposed to have my back really will be there for me or stab me when I am not watching. Scary. Is this where the saying goes, "Trust no one but yourself," applies?

I caved

I caved. I got an ipod Nano today. I never thought I would buy into Apple's iPod technology but I did.

And then I got this. What is it? It's an armband to hold the iPod nano.

Why did I cave? Well, I've been training for the half marathon and I have realized that it is hella boring running with no music. I was at the gym one days several weeks ago running on the treadmill and a song came on. I felt a desire to jog faster as I was listening to the song. So I thought to myself, "I need to get an iPod." So yesterday I was training with Metea and we ran seven miles! So proud of myself! Anyway, Metea and I went to Pasadena for tea time and we did a bit of window shopping. We walked into the Apple store and I was looking at iPod's. Metea told me she has one and if I was going to get one, consider the iPod nano. I thought about it and today the husband and I were at Target and I made the purchase! Yah!!! I can't wait to try it out!