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Millie May the Incredible!!!

2010-06-23T16:31:00.000-07:00

Step right up folks, it's been a while since I last posted (thanks dad!!) What better way to start blogging again than to start by introducing the newest member of the Schwartz/Viesselman clan.....

MILLIE!!!!

Yes, we finally have a pup of our very own!!! She is the cutest most lovable mutt in the whole world. She has a snaggle tooth and a gap tooth and I love her to bits and pieces!!!

February 2nd

2010-02-15T17:57:00.000-08:00

Hey Punxsatawney Phil...I'm on to you. You think you're so special and so cute...I know who you really are. You are a fame whore. All you want is attention. Well P.P. you got it. Are you happy? Can you just shut up now and let us live our lives? Of course not...you''ll be back next year, and the year after that, and the year after that...according to your website you could be doing this forever thanks to that magical juice they feed you every summer during your picnic.

I imagine that before you came along Gobblers Knob was just an ordinary sleepy little town. But then you decided that you needed to shake things up and create a holiday out of thin air. Not only is it a ridiculous holiday, but how is anyone supposed to keep all of the rules you have made up straight? Sure, the guys who wear the top hats and guard you probably know the rules, but come on, they are wearing top hats!

I am going to break this crazy holiday down for everyone...

GROUNDHOG'S DAY

* If Phil sees his shadow, we will supposedly have 6 more weeks of winter. If he doesn't the clouds will part, the sun will shine and we can all put on flip flops.

*Phil has an Inner Circle (the guys with top hats). Once Phil has made his prediction he tells it to the president of his inner circle in Groundhogese. This president is (of course) able to translate the prediction and let the whole world know what a couple of squeaks and grunts mean.

*Apparently Phil is the only Groundhog that can predict winter's fate. According to his website (www.groundhog.org) all others are imposters.

Oh look, here you are with your inner circle top hat wearing friend!

Well Phil, that about does it for me. You and your crazy made-up holiday can go back into hibernation for the next 6 weeks. Have fun at your picnic over there in Gobblers Knob. Jerk.

2009

2009-12-29T16:13:00.000-08:00

The other day I was talking to Sarah and we started talking about all that had happened this past year. Then I thought about my blog and the fact that I haven't updated in a super long time, and I got a little overwhelmed because so much has happened!! Then, Casey and I got a Christmas card from one of his aunts with those "news letters" about what the family did all year.

Usually I think these are totally annoying, but it inspired me to update my blog with just that; an update of the past year month-by-month. (Just in case you are keeping tabs). Enjoy!!

January:
Can I even remember this far back?? This was the month that my license plates got stolen and I had to get new ones. Casey and I also had to make the tough desicion to put Cocoa to sleep because she had a massive infected tumor on her tail.

February:
Casey and I went on a trip to Florida with my parents and came back as an engaged couple!! We also finished our Fundamentals of Judaism class and began to prepare for our wedding and Casey's conversion.

March:
My birthday which we celebrated at Buca's with friends. Sarah and I also went to a wedding fair and learned a lot about the art of wedding planning!

April:
I started applying for new jobs in the Human Services field. (This will be the field I getmy degree in next May!!) I also got a head-start on the wedding planning and bought my wedding dress with the help from my mom, Sarah and Casey's mom.

May:
Got a new job at Opportunity Services. My official title is "Community Support Staff," but I am a job coach, a friend, someone to talk to, a helper, a listener, and of course, a bus driver!!

June:
Sarah and I found our greatest love: the lazy river at Cascade Bay!! We immediately bought season passes and decided that Cascade bay would be our "home away from home" that summer.

July:
July was my favorite month and least favorite month this year. A four-day Fourth of July weekend spent almost entirely at Cascade Bay started off the month followed by a bar-b-que with friends and more lazing at Cascade Bay.
This was also a hard month because we got 2 sets of new neighbors who were absolutely disgusting bringing the total to 3 sets of neighbors Casey and I would have to call the police on about a thousand times.

August:
August brought more Cascade Bay, bar-b-ques and fun. I also attended my 10-year high school reunion which made me realize that people don't change a whole lot in 10 years and also that I'm getting old!!

September:
This month was very busy and stressful for Casey and I. Synagogue choir started and we had the two major Jewish Holidays (Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kipper). In-between these holidays Casey's car broke down. This happened on the same day that he got offered a new job. We soon found out that his car would be very expensive to fix and it would be better if he just got a new car, so he did. The next day he started his new job working for Apple in tech support. He absolutely loves it.

October:
Fall was finally here! It got cold, so Casey and I excaped to Arizona with my parents for a weekend to attend my cousin's wedding. The wedding was beautiful and we had a blast seeing family we hadn't seen in a while.
We also decided that we were moving and looked at different options. We found a wonderful rental townhouse in Eagan that is perfect for us and are excited to move in January.

November:
November was a hard month. about 2 weeks before Thanksgiving we aqcuired a new baby ferret named Nikolas. Although Niko seemed healthy and happy, he was a carrier of a disease that only ferrets can get called ECE. Sammy and Winston contracted it and got very ill. After an astronomical vet bill and a week of force-feeding, i.v. fluids and lotsof meds, Winston died. The next day Sammy, who was making great improvements showed us that he couldn't be without his brother and passed as well. Nikolas is still with us and managing to hide every cat toy and rampage throughout the apartment.

December:
This brings us to December. In the beginning of the month Casey and I heard terrible news. Casey's grandpa had died suddenly. He and Cole drove to Aitkin to attend the funeral.
As the month progressed we attended some holiday parties and started seriously packing the apartment. I also got a snow day from work and learned how to drive a 12-passenger van in snow and sleet!

This year has come and gone so quickly I can't even believe it. I'm sure I've left many things out, so this is just an overview.

Until next year...

Update

2009-10-05T18:06:00.000-07:00

I haven't updated in a while so I thought that I'd better update!! Casey got a new job that he loves. He is working for Apple, doing tech support. The day that he found out that he got the new job he also found out that his car needed a new engine. The cost would be about $5,000. We decided that it was time to go car shopping. After a stressful weekend, we had him in a new car and starting a new job...whew!!

This past weekend Casey and I celebrated our soon-to-be Anniversary. We had brunch and just spent time together watching movies. I still can't believe that the wedding is a year away!!! We are at about the halfway mark with planning. The only major things we need to book are a florist and a DJ. I'm letting my mom pick the florist because if it was up to me there would be no flowers except for my bouquet. We have a DJ in mind, but are going to the Bridal Fair in a few weeks to make sure!

I'm working a lot, trying to get enough sleep and battling a cold. This is my update, have to go to bed!

More later!!

Mother, may I sleep with a gun so I can shoot myself?

2009-09-14T20:15:00.000-07:00

About 6 months ago...
My mom: Your cousin is engaged! We get to go to his wedding in Phoenix!!
Me: What? When is it?
Mom: Nov. 1st, we can go for the whole weekend, it will be great!
Me: Not gonna happen, that's Halloween weekend and I'm broke.
Mom: We'll talk about this later.

About 3 months ago...
Mom: So we have to plan our trip to Arizona. You and Casey have to look into getting your airline tickets soon!
Me: We don't have any money and we are not going.
Mom: Ugh. I'll buy your plane ticket and pay for the hotel. You just bring spending money.
Me: We can't take time off work, and I have to sing at synagogue! I just started my job, I don't have any vacation time...we are not going!!
My dad: You don't have to go, it's ok.
Mom: You're going!!

Today...
Mom: I bought you and Casey you're plane tickets! You need to take Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday off. Can you get that off? Did you already take that off? Did Casey take that off??!!
Me: We can take it off I guess, but I told you we aren't going.
Mom: Is it approved? Did you talk to your bosses??
Me: We won't know if it's approved for like another week.
Mom: WHAT??!! I bought the tickets!! I only have 24 hours to cancel them!!! Can't you find out now??
Me: You are crazy and I hate you. (hangs up)

5 minutes later...(phone ringing)
Mom: hello?
Me: We'll go, but there better either be a free bar or a liquor store near by. (hangs up)

My Catholic friends always complain about guilt. I think they have it easy. There is no comparison to my crazy Jewish mother. She definatley won this one. Mom: 1 Jenni: 0

To be continued...

Am I in a sweat lodge? Did I just hallucinate...no, Casey really did just do that.

2009-07-10T05:56:00.000-07:00

I found an even better way of losing weight in stead of spending $1,300 on a tapeworm. (Although this idea is just put on hold, not forgotten). The concept of this idea is totally simple and will not cost nearly as much. (Hopefully). All you have to do is aquire strep throat. Then, voila!! You get sick and lose weight by sweating it all out! Trust me, this works. I know from experience. I have been sweating profusely for the last 12 hours and have had tochange my clothes twice, change the sheets on my bed once and had to lay a cool washcloth on my forehead only for it to become instantly hot and sweaty itself.

It all starting Wednesday when I woke up unable to swallow properly. I had a split shift at work and decided that I was not sick and went in to work that morning. When I came home I knew something was wrong. I was dizzy and sweaty and freezing, so I took a nap. Upon waking up, I felt like major ass and took my temperature. I had an amazing fever. So, I called in to work and decided that I might need to see a doctor about my predicament.

The nice lady at Health Partners told me that every clinic near me was full up for the day so I had to go to urgent care. Awesome. Since I was all dizzy and feverish I called my mom to see if she would come and get me and take me to urgent care. The conversation went a little something like this:

Me: Mom, I have a fever, it's 101.7. I feel really dizzy and I'm having a hard time swallowing. I'm also aching all over. Can you take me to urgent care? They open at one.

Mom: I don't know, I have a lot to do today. Can't you just sleep it off? I'm in the middle of planting some plants and if I take you my day will be ruined. Besides, you probably just have the flu!

Me: Mom, please, I don't think it's the flu, WebMD says it's either strep throat, diabetes 2, or leukemia.

Mom: Well, you've never had strep throat in your life!! It's surely the flu. I bet -

Me: MOM!!! Take me or I'm calling dad!!!

Mom: Stop being so over-dramatic, let me finish planting this plant and I'll be over.

About 2 hours later my mom showed up. She took me to urgent care where they did a strep test and, it came up positive. I felt vindicated! Finally I was right!! I went out to tell my mom of the diagnosis.

Me: Guess who has strep throat!!!
Mom: That's not possible. You have never had strep before. Did you tell the doctor that? Does he know that you have never had that before in your life? It's not possible!!
Me: Calm down, let's just go get me my meds.
Mom: This is unbelievable, you've never had strep. Are you sure he said strep?

We finally got to the pharmacy and got me my meds, which cost exactly $6.66 (I should have seen this as an omen). I called my boss and told her I was infectious for the next 24 hours and that I couldn't go into work the next day and went home to recover. All was going well until I starting taking ibuprofen for the pain in my throat. It works miracles, but apartently when you have an infection and you take ibuprofen you start profusely sweating and can't stop. I bet I've lost a good amount of weight just sitting here sweating! I've sweat in places I didn't even know could sweat. My legs and arms have been dripping. I've had to ring out shirts. My pillowcase will never be the same. It's nasty. Later on today I will weigh myself. If I don't feel like I have lost enough weight, I might get strep again next week.

To worm or not to worm...is it a question??

2009-07-06T08:58:00.000-07:00

I can get a tapeworm for the low price of $1,299. This seems like a bargain considering other, more invasive weight-loss options cost many thousands of dollars. Working out? Forget it!! Dieting?? A thing of the past!! All I have to do is swallow my new friend and he will do all the work for me! The website does stipulate that my buddy can't do all the work, I still have to maintain a healthy diet, and exercise can increase the weight loss, but all the same, this seems like a pretty good deal.

Yes, I know there could be some side-effects, diarreah, vomiting, my little pet peeking out every once in a while. I read the label! But, my biggest concern is how to know if the critter is a male or a female!! I mean, how else will I know what to name him/her?? I guess I could go with one of those Pat-type names...Frankie, Billy, Erin/Aaron.

In other health news, Casey and I are going all new-aged on you. We got these bracelets that have magnets in them. They are supposed to help with headaches, sleepless nights and joint pain. I've been wearing it for about a day now and I think it might be working...either that or I'm getting the placebo effect! I just hope all of these dang magnets don't interfere with Wormy the wonder worm!

Being so lazy can make me so tired!!

2009-07-03T11:18:00.000-07:00

This past week Sarah and I have been super busy. We have found that Cascade Bay will be our home away from home this summer. We first went last Sunday and were instantly hooked. They have an awesome set-up which includes a lazy river. Basically we go, stake out our seats, slather tanning lotion on our bodies and alternate between sleeping in the lazy river and sleeping in our lounge chairs. It's awesome. We bought the season passes so we could go anytime we wanted, and I have never looked back. We are already significantly tanner than we were before, it's awesome!
Being this lazy does have its downside though. After a day of sleeping and sun-bathing, we come home exhausted. Still, I am willing to sacrifice a little in the name of summer and tanning. This is gonna be the best summer EVER!!

alright, yep, uh-huh...here we go

2009-06-28T07:33:00.000-07:00

Yes, I'm updating!! Woohoo for me!! I have been extremely busy this last month or so as I have started a new job that requires me to get up at 5:30a.m. and actually be funcional. I drive a lot and hang out with some amazing people and then I go to work a Vision World. I work 6 days a week and love it! Sundays are my day where I can actually get things done...or be lazy which is what I have chosen to do today. In a mere 2 hours, Sarah and I will be floating down the lazy river at Cascade Bay working on our tans. (or getting totally burned and then complaining about it A LOT!) I'm super excited. This is our plan for the entire day...well, except for when we need to tan our backs and we fall asleep in our lounge chairs.

In order to prepare for today I went to Stark's last night for Betsy's birthday. There was a small group of us, but we consumed much alcohol. I cannot say how much I drank, but I can say two things I learned last night:
1. malibu rum, when mixed with pineapple juice is yummy!
2. August will always buy my drinks for me!

Considering these two revelations, I think if I hang out with August every Saturday night I will save a lot of money. I wonder if he will spring for Casey too!

Ha!! To all of you naysayers!!

2009-04-23T21:44:00.000-07:00

On a sad note, I have to inform you that one of our hamsters, the beloved Josh has perished. Many of you knew Josh to be the hamster I bought for Casey on his birthday last year. Others may remember that he had giant testicles for his size. Which brings us to my story.

When an animal is born, sometimes it is hard to tell if they are male or female. Sometimes you have to wait for the animals testicles to descend in order to know that it is a male. I believed this to be the case in our other hamster Jasper. Everyone told me that I was totally crazy and that Jasper was a girl. Casey even went around calling Jasper a "she." That was until today...

Today I was sitting in the second bedroom watching Casey play with Jasper when I spotted it...er...them. BALLS!!! Here's to you all you nasysayers...Jasper is finally a man. He now has testicles and I just thought that you should know...I WAS RIGHT!!

Our Jasper...now a man!!

Youth fading...

2009-04-14T20:27:00.000-07:00

Now I usually don't freak out about my age or think of myself as an oldie by any means but seriously??!! I got called ma'am 3 times today!!! And, the worst part of this whole ordeal is that I was called ma'am by people who are OLDER than me!! People, we are not in the Deep South, and I am not old...I'm not even 30!!

I tried to think positive and decided that it was my engagement ring that was making people think that I was a "ma'am" and not a "miss." I mean, come on, my ring is pretty impressive and when I wear my glasses I do look more dignified. This has calmed me down some, but so help me if someone calls me ma'am tomorrow...

Sham Wow? It sells itself!!

2009-03-28T08:05:00.000-07:00

I have to admit it, I hate to love those pesky little Sham Wow commercials. Vince, the guy on the commercial, definately has a way with the infomercial. As I was watching the movie Showgirls today, a new infomercial came on. This one also featured Vince, but he was selling some chopping kitchen utensil called the Slap Chop. It was at that moment that I realized something...that Vince can sell me anything!! I was totally hooked!! I wanted that stupid chopping thing even though I definately don'tneed it. Here's to you Vince old boy...without you, I don't know what I would do Sunday afternoons.

I NEED it for a school project!!

2009-03-14T10:00:00.000-07:00

The other day I was having a really bad day at work. I mean, one of those days where you come home and you get your resume ready because you feel like you're probably gonna need it real soon. When I got done with work I called my beloved and demanded that we go out to eat or drink or both. He insisted that he had something at home that would definately make me feel better. While I immediately thought that it was probably a puppy, I didn't get my hopes up to far, and thought it was more likely a very clean house. I was definately not ready for the suprise that awaited me.

I got home and before I opened the door I got ready to "oooh" and "awwww" over the cleanliness. (I was also thinking about what I was gonna name that cute new puppy!) As the door opened, I slowly peered into the apartment only to see the same old mess. I then ran into the living room expecting my puppy to jump in to my arms, but that didn't happen either. Thats when Casey came out of the bedroom with a big grin on his face.

I realized that there were so many more awesome suprises that his suprise could be. He told me to close my eyes and hold out my hand, so I did. Then, he put something square, hard and plasicty in my hand. I opened my eyes and in my hand were two video games for a Playstation 2. Thats when it hit me...he had bought a Playstation 2 and picked up some games he thought I would like to keep me from being pissed off at him. It didn't work. I was mad as hell, and there was nothing he could do about it. After I yelled at him for being so selfish and not thinking of my needs (a.k.a. new puppy), he then let me cool down and left me alone for a while.

After a while, when he felt it was safe to come near me, he expalined that he just had to get the PS2 to complete a school project. He was reading some book on Vietnam and had to compare the story in the book to some other form of media about Vietnam. So, the only logical thing to do was to buy a Playstation 2, then get the Vietnam game for it so that he can play the game and write a paper about it.

Just think, all of this trouble to make me feel better. He just better not have any Vietnam flashbacks or I'm throwin' that thing right off the balcony.

Because....

2009-02-19T09:03:00.000-08:00

Because the world is round, it turns me on.
Because the world is round.
Because the wind is high it blows my mind.
Because the wind is high.
Love is all, love is new.
Love is all, love is you.
Because the sky is blue it makes me cry.
Because the sky is blue.

Dear readers, followers and friends,
I will be back on the 27th. Until then, ponder the thoughts of McCartney and Lennon.

Princess

2009-02-12T19:58:00.000-08:00

Dear Princess,
There are only a few words that I can use to describe how I am feeling right now...

GET OVER YOURSELF!!!

Or, you must go on a quest for new friends. If I don't know you after all of these years, then I will never know you and I am afraid we may have to part ways.

I hope all of your tiara-filled dreams come true,

Sincerely,
The Management

Brad's Little Secret...

2009-01-03T23:27:00.000-08:00

Brad swears he will read my blog...yeah right...the secret is that he is wearing a Mr. Men shirt and doesn't realize the gravity of this. For all of those that know what Mr. Men are...hats off.

Save the Drama for....well. someone else!

2008-12-29T19:15:00.000-08:00

Attention everyone...Paul's birthday is tomorrow. Everyone who attended the festivities last year can attest that it was like that cartoon Total Drama Island except that it was December in Minnesota. Maybe if we had actually been on an island things would have been better. Who knows. I have already gone on record to say that last year was most definately NOT my fault. I was an innocent by-standard in an evil conspiracy plot to make me look bad.

This year will be different. I have a complete entourage (witnesses) to back me up and make me look good. Everyone has their own part. We have Casey, the obviouse arm candy and Mr. nice guy. Next up is Brad...I will looke completely sane next to him! Then, to top off the trifecta, Morgagod, who has gotten me through some crazy adventures. (Also, she brings out my silly side, so I will be in a good mood). This year will be different...this year if drama starts I will finish it....muwahahahahahahaha....

2008-12-21T22:05:00.000-08:00

Sweet lord, I am sick again. This time some kind of upper respiratory infection that makes me feel like an 80-year-old 400lb. woman with emphysema. (Or like Sarah that time she was really sick and about to die). I am a gross mess. I am leaking out of my nose and coughing up what I can only imagine to be my delicate insides. On top of that, I am getting harrassed by Casey's family to spend Christmas with them even though I AM SICK!!! (And I am JEWISH...it's fricken Hanukkah...what do they want from me??)

The good news of this whole story is that Casey and I are leaving for Florida in less than 2 months and we planned our whole trip tonight. This I am excited for. If I am still sick by then I will be pissed and probably cry. Also probably kill myself and/or someone close to me. Casey and I have our non-refundable plane tickets and my parents time share and we are totally set. Life will be good in February. Life will be good when I am swimming with the manatees.

What I already knew...

2008-12-11T13:43:00.000-08:00

Casey went to the store the other day and paid in cash....this is what they gave him for change...

I already knew that this was true, just thought you should know as well. (In case you weren't sure).

Beautiful Blissfull Drugs

2008-12-10T22:12:00.000-08:00

So for all of you keeping track of my life...(like maybe my dad and that's it...) I tore that muscle in my back again last week and could barely get out of bed. I got to miss a couple days of work because of it, but since I'm part time, I also missed a couple days of money-makin'. BUT!!!! My doctor gave me these totally wonderful and lovely muscle relaxers and for the past few days I have been in a haze. I don't even really remember posting that crazy guinea pig post! But, all good things must come to an end, and even though I have a crap-load more of those glorious dolls, my back is feeling better, so I must stop taking the pills and get on with my life. Damn....being responsible is harder than it looks.

All work and no play....

2008-12-08T22:19:00.000-08:00

You may be wondering why I have been so dilligent with my postings...well...we don't have t.v. at all right now, so that is why. In a week from today when we get cable again I will cease the blogging. But, for now, you are stuck with me. I know that this is quit dissapointing to the 2 people that actually read this, but suck it up...the end is near!!! I leave you with a picture...(see above)

Fat Cat

2008-12-03T21:14:00.000-08:00

My cats all recently went on a diet. The vet told me that Rikki in particular was totally a fat ass. The diet that they are on is like the Atkins diet I am told. It is called O.M. (for obesity management). I call the diet the Catkins diet. I love my puffy wuffy kitty kins...here is a tribute to all the cats in the world that are fat...I love you!!!

Just Throwin' it out There...

2008-12-01T22:20:00.000-08:00

So the other day I had a hankerin' for some Rainbow Brite, and I realized that I could totally watch "Rainbow Brite and the Star Stealers" because I totally own it! The only problem was that I was at work. Luckily, when I got home I remembered the craving, and I posed the idea to Casey and Jesse. They both stared at me with blank faces. Apparently they didn't get the memo that this movie is super awesome. Moreover, they didn't know who Rainbow Brite was!! Then, I remembered that they are babies and I am a decrepid old lady and Rainbow Brite is ancient. Upon coming to this revelation, I decided to halt the watching of the movie until I could be alone and completely enjoy it. Tomorrow night I will enjoy this 1985 classic through the magic of VHS!

Ummm...

2008-11-12T16:02:00.000-08:00

So I was looking up the song lyrics to the musical "Annie" when I came across this ad...

Ummm...besides the fact that the lady in the after picture is totally still a fatass...HELLO!!! The before picture is totally a black lady!! Also, she is at least 40 pounds more overweight than the after lady. Who are you trying to kid? I know that none of these pictures are totally fake, but could they have at least picked two people from the same ethnicity? Also...after picture lady...why would I ever want to look like you? You are pale and STILL FAT!!!

Ugh!!!

Cold November Rain

2008-11-06T14:34:00.000-08:00

What better way to start this post than to quote a crappy Bon Jovi song? No better way I would say. Halloween was a success...besides the fact that I tore a muscle in my back and wanted to die the whole weekend. Now that things are healing I can start to do stuff again. (You know....bend over, sit in a chair...all the important stuff in life).
Casey has decided to enroll at Inver Hills and he will be starting classes this January. I will be finishing classes this Jauary and then...my internship!!! Life is going along seemingly well...until...

TOILET TROUBLE 2.0

Yes...that's right...another toilet disaster.
This morning...(around 3a.m.) while everyone was asleep, my toilet broke and started to spray water all over our bathroom. Now, I didn't blog about this before, but this happened in our other bathroom about 2 weeks ago. The pipe connecting the toilet to the wall fell off and water came pummeling out. Consequently, our whole hallway was flooded. Last night we caught it earlier, but there were still some devistating after effects. Jenni angry...Jenni tired...Jenni have to pee and scared of using own facilities...Jenni smash!

Halloween B.S. and other stuff

2008-10-28T21:10:00.000-07:00

Ugh...I love Halloween, but I also think it's the most annoying holiday of the year. Not only do we decorate the WHOLE apartment, but Halloween is followed by all of those other annoying holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas. Hanukkah is in there too, but that is hardly annoying! So much has been going on lately. Casey technically has 4 jobs right now so I never see him. I guess you could say I have 3...if you count school as a job...and singing twice a month. We have been frantically decorating the house in our spare time for our yearly Halloween party. I'm super excited. We also have to find time to do our laundry, pay our bills and spend time with all of our animals. So basically, when I'm not doing any of that stuff, I'm either sleeping or doing homework. Life is crazy. But, as Kate of John and Kate plus 8 says..."It may be a crazy life, but it's our life." Yeah Kate...and I wouldn't want it any other way.

A to Z of Me

2008-09-22T07:41:00.000-07:00

Sarah had to take this quiz for her blog...I don't have to take it, but I figured it would be fun. I think I'm more outgoing than Sarah...I'm sure she hated every minute of taking this stupid quiz.

A. Attached or single?
Attached...Casey and I are like this....

B. Best friend?
Sarah says I'm her best friend because we spend the most time together...I concurr.

C. Cake or pie?
Probably cake...wait...which ahs less points? Oh crap, I love them both.

D. Day of choice?
I don't have a day of choice...I hate all days equally. I guess if I could pick any day it would be a holiday because I get to spend those days with my family and not at work.

E. Essential item?
For all the time? Something I carry with me everywhere I go? Underwear...I will never be without underwear!...and a good bra.

F. Favourite colour?
Green

G. Gummy bears or worms?
Those sour nean worm things...I think those are the healthiest.

H. Hometown?
I will just say Twin Cities

I. Indulgence?
Delicious cheeses...and glass mushrooms

J. January or July?
July!!!

K. Kids?
Someday...but they better behave...I'm not a huge fan of kids.

L. Life isn’t complete without?
A little bit of insanity.

M. Marriage date?
Two years from this fall.

N. Number of brothers & sisters?
0.5

O. Oranges or apples?
I suppose I like apples better...but only because I'm too lazy to peel an orange.

P. Phobias?
Water, lakes, dark pools, puddles of unknown depth...anything liquid where I can't see the bottom.

Q. Quotes?
I don't really have a favorite. I like words a lot.

R. Reasons to smile?
I smile all the time...weather I know whats going on or not.

S. Season of choice?
I like all seasons when they first start, they are exciting, but the excitement fades and then I curse them all...except maybe fall.

T. Tag seven peeps!
Like the Easter candy? Blue peep...pink peep...yellow peep...bunny peep...Santa peep...Halloween peep...Easter egg peep. Tag peeps...your it!!!

U. Unknown fact about you?
I don't think that it's possible, everyone know everything about me.

V. Vegetable?
Vegetables are good. I like some, I don't like others. I guess my favorite would be red onions.

W. Worst habits?
I'm sort of passive agressive, also...I bite my nails.

X. X-ray or ultrasound?
I'm not sure what this means...I guess I would rather have an ultrasound...but not the inside kind...those are awkward. Xrays are alright.

Y. Your favourite food?
Probably pizza...any kind...I'm not picky at all.

Z. Zodiac sign?
Aries

Chest Pirates

2008-09-08T21:36:00.000-07:00

What was the name of that ride....for real?!! Well, if you read Sarah's last comment, we can all call her a liar because I read her comment today and today is not October....not by a long shot!!! Anyway, Sarah and I are planning our 4th Halloween party. I am so excited. I think this one is going to be the best one yet. I'm not sure why, I jsut have a hunch. Last year kind of sucked but this year is going to be all of the other years combined into one and then some. Anyway...I have to post this picture up here because not everyone has facebook and it's just too good of a picture to deny the general public.

Yes, this is our lovable pal Brad...and, some of you may be thinking..."Jenni!! How could you do this to Brad! He's asleep and stuff!" Ummm...I didn't do this. Some of Brad's other friends did this to him. Looks like I'm not the only one that thinks he's pretty special.

Stop the presses!!

2008-08-27T08:27:00.000-07:00

Whoa...whoa whoa whoa....What the hey....are you kidding me? Since when was it ok for Mark Paul Gosselaar to be so hot? I feel like a pervert....I watched him grow up on Saved by the Bell, but now...JESUS!! He's in some new show with the mom from Malcom in the Middle called raising the bar. And, he's smokin'. I submit to you the shameful truth....

Sarah....just shut your mouth right now....I know you are gonna say that he's nasty because he has long hair, but I think he's neat-o...I wonder if he wants to marry me...hmmmm...watch out Casey!!!

When the cat's away....

2008-08-02T17:34:00.000-07:00

So Casey is away for the evening in Hutchinson hanging out with his dad and uncles. He told me it was a guys night and that the party was happening at his grandparents farm because they are apparently out of town. While he's doing that, I decided to have a girl's night with Sarah and Morgagod. Sarah and I planned this night yesterday and early on decided that we were going to have to balance out thhe craziness of Morgagod with something. We haven't hung out with her in a while and she goes through stages of craziness ranging from mild to totally insane. While we love her and miss her and are totally excited to see her, we decided that alcohol would be a good thing to have on hand. So once Sarah gets here, we get to go to the liquor store and get something yummy to ease the pain. Earlier today Sarah and I were making final arrangments for this evening and decided that while alcohol might help reduce the effects of Morgagod's craziness on us, we still might have to talk to her. So, we devised a plan to invite all of our craziest friends over and then they could crazy it up together while we sit back and watch while getting tipsy! This seems like a good plan and I can't wait to get started! It's like having dinner and a movie and I can't wait! God...Sarah and I are the meanest people that I know!

Danger, Will Robinson!

2008-07-26T23:37:00.000-07:00

So Sarah is about to put some crazy crap on my blog...if it confuses you, complain to her at unscheduled.

Lets hope for the best...I'm leaving my blog in her hands for the duration of the evening.

2008-07-12T18:31:00.000-07:00

Well, I haven't written in a while and my dad commented on that the other day, so I figured if he noticed how much of a slacker I have been, then it must be time to update this thing. Not a whole lot has happened. Casey finally turned 21 an is now about to take his driving test. If he passes he gets a car. If he fails, he gets to sleep on the couch. Well...maybe not, but it's a good threat!

Marci and I joined the board of a Jewish women's group. I'm not sure exactly what we got ourselves in to other than the fact that we will be having monthly board meetings and trying to recruit more members as we are the Membership V.P.s. We are also starting a monthly Mah Jongg game for anyone who would like to be a part of it. It is a sub-division of our group so hopefully we will have a lot of girls sign up!

That's about it for now. I'll hopefully post when Casey gets his driver's liscence!!

I'm Gonna Kick Your A**!!

2008-05-01T21:07:00.000-07:00

I might be able to kick your butt soon. Casey and I have been thinking about taking some kind of martial arts/self defense class. I mainly want to do it because I think it will help me get in shape. Casey wants to because he wants to look tough. So we have looked into some places and we have come up with a really awesome idea! We are going to take Krav Maga classes! What's Krav Maga you ask? It's a form of self defense used by the Israeli Army. If it's good enough for Israel, it's good enough for me. Soon I'll be able to kill anyone and anything that gets in my way...watch out you jerk-faced deer!!

Garbage Houses and Thunderstorms

2008-04-22T08:48:00.000-07:00

Casey and I live in a unique apartment building. I mean, I guess that could be said for any apartment building anywhere, but I like to think that ours is special. We have the staples to any apartment building...the pot-smoking neighbors who love to play video games, the crazy single mom who is always yelling at her kids, and of course the party apartment that everyone is always calling the cops on. But, we do have someone else...the crazy lady. Now, I know what you are thinking, what would an apartment complex be without the crazy lady?? Why is ours so different? Well my dears, this crazy lady happens to live on the first floor of the building connected to ours. She had a tiny piece of concrete to call a patio, but she does not stop there. She insists on making a fence in a 30 foot diameter around the cement block. That's all fine and dandy except for one thing. She apparently thinks that anything inside her little fenced in land is her own little universe. She has filled it to the brim with CHRISTMAS paraphernalia. Yes, it is April and it is still there. But, recently it was very windy and everything got blown around so I have for you exhibit A:
and B:

Can you believe all of this?? I mean, how an I supposed to have any people over with this lady's crap making my apartment building look like garbage? (Not that anyone I know would care...well, maybe Morgagod...)

At any rate, this lady's garbage house really takes the cake...I would tell the leasing office, but then what would I complain about? And lord knows...I LOVE to complain.

Meanwhile, nice job on the thunderstorm last night mother nature/God...now I totally feel ready for spring!!

Cat-tastrophie

2008-04-21T21:36:00.000-07:00

So today Casey and I decided that it was officially spring. It shouldn't snow again as the weather has been quite pleasant lately. Right now it is thunderstorming. In honor of spring, I decided to do a few things. One, I wore shorts and a tank top these last two days. The other was that I shaved Rikki. Now I know, people are gonna think that I'm totally crazy...and they would be right but...We shave the cats each spring because it get terrible hot in our apartment and neither of us wants to come home and find a bunch of dead cats laying about. They really like it...I think it's the equivilant of a day at the spa for us humans. I threw in some pictures of my crazy sad looking cat...but hey...he'll never complain about being too hot this summer!!

And here is one of the pile of hair he will not be missing...I put our t.v. remote next to it for effect...

I hate you youtube!!!

2008-04-16T19:48:00.000-07:00

Dear Youtube,
You are crazy. I cant stand you. I just wanted to show my boyfriend a video of a ferret lip-synching to the scatman song, but oh no...you had other plans for me. I spent two hours watching your sinfully funny and mostly stupid videos. I am quitting you cold turkey.
Good day sir,
me

Manatees

2008-04-15T22:39:00.000-07:00

Not that I need to remind anyone how horribly cute manatees are, but I would like to share with you all a video I found on youtube. A little disclaimer here...I am not against youtube, I just think that it is silly and a little stupid, but I do like watching cute/funny videos of peoples pets on it. Today I found myself on youtube because I had a frustrating evening. I thought that before I went to bed I could use a little youtube humor to put me in a good mood...it worked...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YwNi8dzj0S8&feature=related

enjoy!!

Sweet Success

2008-04-13T15:17:00.000-07:00

Today Casey and I finally got a wireless router!!! So happy...my dad even gave us a coupon for it! I am now online typing this while Casey is playing Halo on XBox Live! Yessssss...
We had to create a name for out internet connection and I would have just called it manatee or something of that nature, but since Casey calls me his sweetie and I suppose he is mine as well, we decided to call it "Super Sweeties". Yep...we are HUGE dorks!! I am excited, however to be able to sit on my couch or lay on my bed and surf the web while also watching tv. Technology, while it does make us even more lazy, is an amazing thing!

Can I get a wha wha??

2008-04-13T09:16:00.000-07:00

Well my dearies....I know that I haven't written in a long time and you are all sad and don't kow what to do with yourself but don't worry...all this is about to change...I will try to be more diligent because I now have a bit of a fan-base....people are actually yelling at me to update this so here ya go...here's an update. And a picture (you know I love those):

Creepy huh? I thought so.

Yeah!! Crazy....workout freak!! WooHoo!!!

2008-03-30T11:03:00.000-07:00

Did the title get your attention? Yes people....I'm working out more than ever...I have found my new obsession and it is the classes at Lifetime Fitness. I can't get enough of them. I went to my first class scared and nervous and now...a few classes later...I'm hooked!! If anyone reading this is a member of lifetime...come with me!! It's awesome!!

In other news...work and school...school and work...then....WORKOUT!!!

Ok, Ok, here we go!!

2008-03-16T19:51:00.000-07:00

Ugh....here ya go Sarah!! You are the only one who cares weather or not I am posting anything and I talk to you every day, so here is a bit of nothing. This weekend was fun. We had a girls night last night (with Casey) at Chula Vista and I found out that raspberry margaritas stain jeans if you spill them. But, whatever, I have lost enough weight lately to need to buy new jeans in a different size anyway, so no need for the stained ones....perhaps I can cut them into shorts. At any rate, the new job is going great, I love it and the people that I work with are awesome. And....thats about it! I'm now trying to decide what classes to enroll in this fall! Exciting!!!

Best Parent of the Day!!!!

2008-02-27T16:13:00.000-08:00

Back by Popular Demand....oh wait....I've never done this before...Well, at any rate, here's to you best parent!!

My Dad!!!

Sometimes he likes to freak out, but thats ok, I still love him!

Best and Worst Day??

2008-02-26T18:57:00.000-08:00

Could it really have been the best and the worst day of my life yesterday?? Maybe...it all started when I was about to go to work and I was all ready and excited and nervous and then I looked at my phone and saw that I had a message. The message was from my manager telling me that I didn't have to come in....no big deal...I was ready to take a nap!! First though, I decided to stop by my parents house to see if the laptop that I ordered was delivered. It was....but thanks mailman...you are a genius! My parents live on a busy street and my mensa-level mailman put the laptop right on their front steps. It was as if he were trying to display it for any onlookers. Yes, my laptop was in a box....but a box that said DELL all over it!!!! Again, thanks mailman...you rock. After that I got home thinking that sleep was imminent only to have one of my neighbors politely inform me that my car was over heating. After a quick survey my nice new friend told me that my car was leaking coolent and that I needed to get it checked out asap. I did...I hopefully will get my car back tomorrow. UGH!!! I dropped my car off at the dealership and played the waiting game until my dad could come pick me up. Whiel there I was harrassed by 2 different used car salesmen. It was awesome. Then I had to go to my parents house to wait for my mom to come home. When she got home we ate dinner. Well...I ate dinner...my parents made out in front of me as a funny joke...I didn't have a car so I couldn't run away. After that my dad and I had to go to my crazy-pants grandma's house to pick up her car so that everyone who needed to do anything could. I finally got home, laid down on the couch and fell asleep just in time for Casey to call me and tell me he needed to be picked up from work. GOD I love Mondays!!!
Why would this chaos lead into goodness you may ask? Well, I did get my laptop and I also made some new friends!

Best Video Game of the Day

2008-02-22T11:34:00.000-08:00

Today the winner is.....ETERNAL SONATA!!

Released in mid-September by Namco-Bandai, this game features music from the one and only Chopin and has won my heart. (and Casey's)

OMG WTF!!!!

2008-02-22T11:07:00.000-08:00

So Casey was nice enought to point out tht I have skipped a few days with the animal of the day thing. I don't kow why that is shocking...like I can be bothered to remember that and....I have limited resources...so, the Arctic Hare was the cute animal of the day that I posted it and maybe someday soon there will be another cute animal that I feel like giving recognition to. At any rate, this weekend should be somewhat entertaining...Sarah and I have big plans to go to Dan's B-Day party tomorrow night. Actually....those are the only plans that I really have for this weekend so what-ev! I start the new job on Monday...woohoo....!!!
Well, I gotta go....I hear Casey playing a video game and I want in on the action!!!

2008-02-19T22:01:00.000-08:00

CUTE/STRANGE ANIMAL OF THE DAY:

The Arctic Hare...

He is pudgy and round...thats why we love him!

Little Annoyances

2008-02-19T16:34:00.000-08:00

Maybe not so little.....this annoyance has been pissing me off since we moved into our apartment...which was over a year ago. There is a truck that is always parked in my parking lot. Everytime the owner of said truck starts the thing, he insists on gunning the engine for a good 20 minutes before driving away. I am not exaggerating here folks. Thats right...20 goddamned minutes minimum!!! I have decided to do some inverstigating in the past few months and I have some facts here.
1. It is (of course) a guy that owns the truck
2. The truck starts the first time everytime and seems to run just fine
3. The truck is what I like to refer to as a "penis truck." This means that the guy who owns the truck has a very teeny tiny penis and has to make up for it by purchasing the largest truck he can find and making the exhaust pipes about the size of the Holland Tunnel. Because of this, his truck makes a sound similar to an old lady with emphazima coughing after a cigarette.
So, what can I do...??? Maybe tomorrow I will put a note on his truck. Maybe I'll just key it.

The First One

2008-02-18T14:58:00.000-08:00

Well, this is is my first posting, so all I am gonna say is hang on for this ride. I'm crazy, stressed out and a huge bitch. If anyone ends up reading this, they might want to kill me or themselves or everyone they know....maybe a mixture of the two. I'll let you in on some things that will be discussed at length here.
Manatees-I love them
My pets-cats, ferrets, fish, you name it, I have it
Casey-the ever loving, ever patient, every crazy love of my life
Parents and/or grandmother-I can't even begin to explain
My friends-a collection of psychos, crazies, misfits and weirdos that I genuinly love
My Job-just started at Vision World...hope I survive
Weight Watchers-been doing it for about a month and have lost 11.5 pounds so far
Zombies-I have been informally making my zombie contingency plan when and if a zombie attack occurs
Random Crap-I love ranting and raving about morons and people who piss me off...if you're lucky, you could be one or both of those people and then be in my blog!