The Way Out is Through

re_vised — Wed, 21 Aug 2013 04:01:43 GMT

No big deal or anything, but I jumped Madrid tonight. Just a small cross rail, but !!!!!!

More details to follow soon.

Oh Virginia, I forgot how frizzy you made my hair!

re_vised — Fri, 02 Aug 2013 15:35:59 GMT

Aside from being awake for 43 hours, our plane rides were uneventful. From Philly to Newport News was in a very small prop plane. At first I wasn't to thrilled about the idea, but it was actually really fun! Now I want to take adventures in prop planes. Well, adventures that don't involve falling out of the sky.

It's so so good to see everyone. I can remember first meeting Isaac's family and being overwhelmed due to the sheer amount of people. Now it's completely comfortable to sit amongst the chaos of the household. Of course, knowing them for seven years helps.

I really miss seeing these faces all the time. I don't regret moving, I just wish everyone was closer, or we were able to fly out and visit more often.

Normalcy has been regained

re_vised — Tue, 16 Jul 2013 22:22:57 GMT

Both cars are fixed!

Mine needed a new battery and alternator - $177
Isaac's battery connections were loose - no charge

Total $177!

I love love love our mechanic/old neighbor.

re_vised — Tue, 16 Jul 2013 01:39:27 GMT

Something so refreshing about the wind blowing across my face and my hair about as I drive home from the barn; a cool evening with another gorgeous sunset casting shadows over the rolling hills and silhouetting the mountains.

...this is what makes life good.

re_vised — Tue, 09 Jul 2013 05:53:57 GMT

I should be sleeping. Why am I not sleeping?!

Damn you, insomnia.

This is going to be a long week.

Storm

re_vised — Tue, 25 Jun 2013 18:22:11 GMT

A few photos I took right as it was beginning to thunderstorm the other night. It was the first storm we've had in a while, and it brought buckets and buckets of rain to my slice of Colorado. (This is a good thing, because it's been rather crispy.)

Similar to the one I took with my phone. Like the yellow-orange glow that clouds + sun produces during a storm.

Some angry clouds

This is unrelated to the storm, and me dicking around with my camera. For some reason I like it??

Dessert, it's what's for dinner! (No really, it is...)

re_vised — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 21:32:37 GMT

Almost forgot - after gushing for 10 minutes about my lesson, I asked Isaac how his day went. To quote him exactly, "It was boring, so I made dessert."

Strawberry kabob's with angel food cake and homemade chocolate drizzle. Yes, they are as delicious as they look.

Happily surprised, and starving, I asked if he had also made dinner.

"Oh no. I figured we could just eat these..." Apparently my husband is regressing to a 12 year old boy.

re_vised — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 10:41:04 GMT

The airport situation has been the only sour spot in my trip so far. It's strange to be in Virginia without Isaac... My visit was way too short and I crammed seeing everyone in. (Which was hard because someone else had my old car, so I had to get rides everywhere.)

Right now waiting for Laura, my cousin, to come pick me up and we're headed over to Sunshine's place to start our road trip.

I'm sad to leave, but excited to go home.

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Coal

re_vised — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 02:15:52 GMT

Clinging to hope that Coal's stiffness and inability to walk well or his lack of wanting to get up is just that - stiffness; there has been lots of romping in the snow the past two days. Overall he is BAR and seems generally happy.

Thankful for being able to to run into CVH and pick up Rimadyl. Rads on Thursday.

Not ready to go down this road yet. Lots of thoughts are swirling around in my brain, FHO in particular. Need to stop thinking, because I know nothing at this point other than he is sore.

It certainly doesn't take much for my heart to know just how much Coal needs to be okay.

For a bit of happy...

re_vised — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 13:50:50 GMT

My landlord sent me this text after I told him about a leaking toilet. It made me laugh out loud. (If we're friends on Facebook, you probably already saw it. If we're not friends on FB... why?? Let's be friends!)

My caption? I guess he wasn't making enough money as a carpenter and had to pick up plumbing, as well.

re_vised — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 00:41:49 GMT

Cue me freaking the hell out! Foods done. Isaac is gone, hopefully until 730ish. People should start arriving any moment. I just want them to hurry up and get here so I can stop worrying about the "surprise" aspect of this!

OMG.

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Dogs in the Snow

re_vised — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 20:54:42 GMT

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Beatrix is not thrilled with the snow.

Snow snack!

I wish there was more space at the front. :/

I swear, there are three dogs in this picture.

Playing in the snow is hard work! (Look how grey he's getting!)

re_vised — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 20:09:42 GMT

Sometimes the struggle for life (from the owner, for their pet) and (the animals) acceptance of death are too much. I hope I never become an owner that cannot let go when it's time.

Today is heartbreaking.

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All About the Dogs

re_vised — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 01:14:07 GMT

1. Beatrix learned how to open the step trashcan in the kitchen. The trashcan we specifically bought so a certain blonde dog couldn't get into the trash! Crap.

2. Something very tasty died/was partially eaten in our backyard; the dogs discovered it before me. They thoroughly enjoyed rolling in and munching on the dead animal. (Rabbit?) They found the area under all the snow we got last night and continued rolling in horribly smelly dead animal spot. In addition to a bath, I should probably run a fecal panel on them to make sure they don't have parasites now.

3. I think I found a durable toy for Beatrix! The Chuckle by Busy Buddy. Stuff treats into the sides, dog chews on the sides, treats come out, and it also makes a squeaky noise if shaken. Perfect! She gnawed on it for a while this afternoon and had a lot of fun without destroying it. Best part: it only cost $6!

Random

re_vised — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 21:06:37 GMT

Sitting in the laundry mat.I cannot wait to get our new washer and dryer delivered next Saturday! (It's a fancy schmancy one, too!)

Since I'm stuck here, watching crappy TV on the tiniest television I have ever seen, I updated my EquiSketch app. I really love that app; it's so handy to have all of Madrid's information, training sessions, medical and doctor information, and appointments at my finger tips. I can see our progress easily, too.

Saw Warm Bodies last night with Isaac, Fatos, Monika, and Yuka. (I'll explain who they are another day.) It was a cute movie. Some of the scenes were kind of long, and it felt like they rushed the end a bit, but overall I liked it.

Dryer is done! I'm out.

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re_vised — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 21:51:46 GMT

Not wanting to be left out of any excitement, Madrid had to get a puncture wound. Sigh.

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re_vised — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 01:22:28 GMT

What I love:

Going into Starbucks and receiving the loudest and warmest greeting from Isaac's co-workers.

Getting a free (my usual) drink (with lots of caffeine) without being prompted, it just appeared in front of me.

Having everything, except essentials at the new house! Though this does include our bed... So sleeping in the floor isn't so great, but I'm sure the dogs will love it.

Knowing that my days of non-stop work are almost over! (Seriously, I have been waking up, going into work at 630am (for 10 hours), coming home and taking a load if stuff to the new house, or packing, or cleaning until 10pm.) Yay!

Now, back to work cleaning carpets and touching up paint.

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re_vised — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 19:45:55 GMT

Beatrix was conveniently basking in the sun, and I thought I'd take advantage.

Coal didn't want to be left out.

You're Killing Me!!!

re_vised — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 01:10:12 GMT

I love my dogs. I love my dogs. I love my dogs.

Seriously, I do love them. I do not like it when one rips his toenail off at the park. (Dio, I'm looking at you.) And another decides she MUST get in the front seat and consequently knocks over my drink all over my book, some papers, and my car seat.

Thanks for being good, Coal.

Off to bandage up Dio's foot! Yay.

ETA: Clipping off the dangly part of Dio's toenail and applying QuickStop made him cry and cry. Ugh. Broke my heart when he stuck his head into the crook of my arm and just whimpered. Now he's sporting a zebra print bandage on his right front foot and holding his foot in the air while glaring at me. Sorry dude.

Woo!

re_vised — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 17:18:57 GMT

Got the house!

re_vised — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 18:27:34 GMT

Who didn't have to go into work today because there are painters spraying epoxy everywhere? ME!

Who stayed up until 2am playing Cards Against Humanity with Isaac, David and Megan? ME!

Who's dog sitting the cutest Am Staff ever? ME! (Expect to get Staffie photo spam later!)

It's a good day.

Snow!

re_vised — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 23:50:28 GMT

It snowed today, have some photos. (Other stuffed happened, but I'm on the phone with my mom and I can't multitask that well.)

Flyball!

re_vised — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 18:37:49 GMT

Flyball starts November 11th! So excited!

Living with Isaac: a series

re_vised — Sun, 30 Sep 2012 17:56:05 GMT

Last night I fell asleep on the couch while Isaac was studying. This is what he tells me this morning:

Isaac: You were out on the couch last night. You were so relaxed that your mouth was open.

me: Oh really?

Isaac: Yeah. And I didn't even stick anything in your mouth...

me: Um ... Thanks.

True love, guys. True love.

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Dogs!

re_vised — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 17:51:30 GMT

Disregard Dio's fur, he was just playing with Bea, who likes to mouth his ears.

Same for Coal.

Who, me? Yes, you, big dog!