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While it's not quite as stunning as Karlos' pics of the moon, it caught my eye tonight after returning from yoga.
I thought it was quite beautiful.
Two months to the date that we returned from Alaska and my bag is back. Hooray! I guess it stayed in Alaska for awhile.
This will place an end to the many questions I had:
This is truly a blessing to have my suitcase back. I just knew it had to be somewhere. I got a call from Alaskan Air (who we didn't even take) and they said they had it up in their Alaska warehouse. Some people leave their hearts in San Francicso and then there are those who leave their bags in Alaska. What's interesting is that we flew home from Seattle. So how did my bag end up back in Alaska? This one will have me scratching my head. But regardless, it's back with everything in it. It was a lesson in patience and not taking no for an answer.
I have two things to say: first, I never thought I'd be blogging about breakfast cereal, and second, my husband rocks!
On his Sunday morning trip to the grocery store I asked him to pick me up this cereal. Our local market just started carrying it and I used to only be able to get it at a health food store.
Apparently there was a sale today (hence the two boxes) and I will be in peanut butter loving bliss for the next week and a half!
This was my favorite dish as a single woman. It tastes like Capt'n Crunch Peanut Butter cereal (the healthy adult version) and provokes memories of Saturday morning cartoons like 'Scooby-Doo.' Another swell thing about this cereal is that it doesn't turn your mouth to shreds when you are done. Gotta love that!
Tonight is my Lia Sofia Jewelry party. The theme? 'Death by Chocolate.' To the left is my latest creation. --also my only creation. Everything else, including assorted chocolates, chocolate covered cherries (and just to keep things healthy; a veggie plate) was bought.
Lately I've just been dying for some girl time! I think we've spent too many weekends in the house just hanging out and I can't wait to have everyone over tonight. I don't even care if they buy any jewelry.
Guess what else I did today? I tried on wigs! It was so much fun. I stopped at this little wig shop because I have been thinking about changing my hair color. Well, not thinking about it anymore. I made an appointment with a colorist and she sent me down to this little store. A really nice lady named Sue helped me out. She couldn't find a wig cap so I placed a plastic bag around my hairline. That was quite the sight. I tried on a Pamela Anderson type bleach blonde wig for the heck of it. No good. Then I tried on another blonde one with reddish highlights. I guess it would be strawberry blonde. I took a picture of myself in it to show Ruben. I almost posted it but it really didn't come out that great. I loved the color so much though that if I could have just dropped everything and gone to the salon today to have it changed I would have. It will be a drastic change though. Currently my hair is dark brown/black (with gray roots poking through already). With the new color my gray won't show.
From the parking lot I called the colorist to get her opinion on the color. She said that would definitely work. Then she told me that she was going to weave that color in with my current hair color. I got off the phone a bit confused. I am an Executive Assistant. I don't want to show up looking like a punk rocker. Five years ago, hell yes! But now I don't think I could get away with it. I've already removed all my piercings ...and the tattoo.... well, that's just not going anywhere. So I'm not sure about this. I want to be blonde, dammit! (I think) A few highlights on top here and there aren't bad but I'm not sure about this. I'm going to have to talk to the stylist again or I might really be wearing a wig for awhile if it doesn't turn out right.
I don't know what made me think of this but a few weeks ago I was in the elevator at work. I was running late and a girl in her mid-20s was kindly holding the elevator door for me. I commented to her that I liked her shoes. She started to tell me that she thought she might be pregnant because her heels were bothering her. I just nodded my head. Then I noticed something a bit off-kilter with her face. I searched her face and realized that she was missing an eyebrow. From the looks of it she had shaved both her brows off and had drawn them in (or at least one of them) with a pencil. I debated whether or not to tell her. The elevator has a mirrored wall so I'm hoping she got a glimpse of herself before arrivng at her floor. She most likely did not have the pencil with her. What would you use? A Sharpie marker? She was telling me about the pregnant ladies in her office and I couldn't keep my eyes off that one eyebrow. Finally the doors opened at my floor. She told me to have a good day and then I mumbled something about not drinking the water and got off. Strange.
The home party starts in three hours. I should hit the road soon and get some more cleaning done. Right now I'm debating on what to wear. I think my inlaws are coming. They were sent invitations but in true Mexican fashion, no one R.S.V.P.s. They usually just show. I've learned to just accept this. So I'm either expecting everyone or no one in the Dominguez clan. If they are coming then I'll have to change because nothing says class like a black wife-beater with my married namesake 'Mrs. Dominguez' scrawled across the front in rhinestones, and a pair of camouflage shorts. Trailer park fab. I guess I'll go change.
Hooray for long holiday weekends! Don't ask me why I'm up so early. Ruben and I both woke up about 5am and were going to take Abby for a walk. The idea was soon forgotten about and we slept for another hour.
I thought I'd really be disappointed that we didn't go camping but its kind of nice being at home. Ruben is outside reading the paper before the heat of the day really kicks in. I'm inside drinking coffee and blogging while enjoying the sheer pleasure of central air.
The office closed early yesterday which was nice. After three days it had already been a long week. A girlfriend of mine asked me if I felt like I was drinking water through a fire hose while learning the ins and outs of a new job. That is exactly how I would describe it! I'm trying to get a feel for the personalities and work styles of those around me so that I may act accordingly. Sometimes I think that is the toughest part of a new job. But soon this will all be old hat to me. I just have to keep plugging away.
Lately I've just felt the need for some 'girl time.' I put an email out earlier in the week to a few girlfriends in and outside of work for a get together for when the office closed early. As it turns out, everyone was either already away (judging from their 'out-of-office' response), or were leaving to go away right when the office closed. I was just hoping for a leisurely afternoon hanging out on one of the the many sofas at our favorite place, Cheuvront, while drinking endless glasses of red wine and eating cheeses from all over the world. It's such a great place. The waiters may as well be your girlfriends too. They'll sit with you and chat. I once exchanged makeup tips with one waiter. Gotta love it! Anyways, it was not to be. I ended up working even after the office closed for the day. At least next Saturday my girlfriends will be over for a home jewelry party. I'm sure Ruben will be chomping at the bit to get the heck out of here. He's already the only male in the house so the extra estrogen will work like Raid to a bug at a cook out.
I read yesterday online about a couple who saw Jesus in an ultrasound picture they had done. While I can see the outline of what appears to be a male face next to the baby, how do they know it is really resembles Jesus? I mean, not to put down anyone's faith but the human eye is trained to make out shapes that are familiar to them. It's called matrixing. We do it when we see faces in the clouds or in the leaves on a tree. But still, I suppose if I were pregnant and saw something like that in my ultrasound then I'd get some comfort in that. I remember reading about a man who had cut a limb off a tree. There was a shape of a man left when the limb was cut down. Everyone thought it was Jesus so they all brought their lawn chairs over to this man's house (who they didn't know) and stayed in his yard praying. Apparently the man got so tired of the crowd in his yard that he finally went out and chopped the tree down. The people were, of course, upset. Maybe we are a desperate society. Faith is very intangible but as humans we strive for the tangible because it is easier to believe.
Last night Ruben and I went to our favorite Mexican watering hole. It's pretty much our Spanish version of 'Cheers.' Ruben and I met there 4 years ago this week. I don't remember the date but I know it was around July 4th. We pretty much know all the regulars and half of them showed for our wedding. Last night I realized how we all speak to each other. We speak in total Spanglish. A sentence is started in Spanish and ends in English. Or someone might say something in Spanish and repeat the same thing in English. We are a small microcosm that is stuck between the Old World and the New World. Regardless, I'm a very happy American. --Especially today as we celebrate the 4th.
We don't have many plans for today. I think I might actually go back to bed for awhile. Ruben has migrated from the back patio to the Man Cave. I can hear the tv. I think it's going to be a lazy day, and that's perfectly fine with me!
This is just another time I'm thankful to have had my camera with me. Life indeed can be stranger than the Sci Fi Channel on a Saturday night..
I took this picture on an underground tour of old Seattle which was incredible. I've had a fascination with old buildings my whole life so this tour really helped satisfy that craving.
This picture just describes my mood today. It has been four days since returning from vacation and either the airline or the cruiseline has lost my entire suitcase. I have remained hopeful that it would turn up to no avail. I'm trying to not to give up hope but I am ready to scream because of the lack of help I have received from the cruiseline. All they are telling me is to fill out a claim. Why isn't anyone looking for my damn luggage? It has been very frustrating to say the least.
I talked to a good friend of mine this morning who was also on vacation with us. She was going to the dentist to get some teeth pulled. She seemed really nervous about it and she is normally one of the calmest people I know. After spending a good 15 minutes bitching about my luggage, she started to cry. Then it hit me. She is a widow. Her husband died about 5 years ago after visiting a dentist. Apparently it was a freak accident and he ended up having a heart attack after a severe reaction to the anesthesia he was given. I felt like such a heal! I can't even imagine what that must feel like. I think I could have cried the rest of the way to work. She has a son who she is doing a fine job at raising on her own. He is becoming quite the young man at 15. In addition to being a great friend, she has also been my next door neighbor for the past 4 years.
It's been a really strange day. Ruben and I fought over money and we rarely argue over anything. It was to the point that I was texting him from my phone so I wouldn't disturb my co-workers with my yelling. He has a friend he is trying to help out financially right now and although I respect his loyalty to his friend, we are freakin' broke after returning from vacation. It will at least be another month before we are caught up. Not only that but if I don't get my luggage returned, I'm going to have to replace a few things. I was already wondering how I might pay for those things and get the bills paid. I manage the finances so as you can imagine I pretty much went through the roof when asked to take money out of our savings account for someone else.
Well, just like the picture above, there was some light that shone through the dark today. Around 11am today I got a call with the manager I interviewed with yesterday. I have been hired and I start my new job on 6/30th. Woo-hoo! I have subcontracted with a large corporation for the past 2.5 years and now they are hiring me as a full-time employee!!! This is truly a dream come true. I already work with some amazing people who blow me away on a daily basis with their knowledge. As a contract employee I have been limited to the tools I can use. I can't wait to start learning these new things. As a bonus, they cover insurance 100% with no deductibles and they will also cover my schooling!
Today is Ruben's birthday. He said that my getting this job was a gift to him. I said maybe I'll make more money so I can start supporting your broke friends. ;-) --I'm kidding. I didn't really say that. Well, it's off to our favorite Mexican watering hole for a celebratory drink. I may of course be scraping change from the car floormats but hey, whatever works, right?
Tomorrow is a new day; one that will hopefully bring back my luggage.
While in Alaska we got to see a glacier. We saw a few of them actually. I can't even begin to describe the sense of awe I felt. Pictures will never do it justice.
Park rangers came aboard the ship that day and described how the glaciers were created. One ranger read quotes from various famous people while narrating our surroundings. It was a very nice touch.
We saw several glaciers --all amazing-- and all the locals spoke about how global warming is destroying these natural wonders a few feet at a time each year.
I feel pretty privledged and blessed to have seen this before the glaciers are a distant memory.
This is the type of old lady I hope to become someday. She is dancing by herself in the rain to the band playing at the Public Market. --Gal after my own heart. Barefoot, too. Good thing we don't have any kids to embarass.
We explored the city some more yesterday. Ruben asked me if I missed living in the city. I really do after having grown up in one. But I have found a peace I have never known in the desert with him.
We stopped for a beer at a Mexican restaurant and sat at a tin card table while huddled under an umbrella in the rain. A woman carrying about five bouquets of flowers from the market place was descending the stairs. I grabbed my camera and took a quick picture. It came out great but then I must've hit the damn delete button by accident.
Last night we stopped for drinks before dinner. We sat outside and I was shocked to see the clock on the building across the street read 9pm. It was still broad daylight outside! The sun does not set here until 9:30 or so. Even then it stays light for awhile. We met a couple sitting over at the next table. They were from Indiana and were visiting for the weekend. After chatting for awhile we invited them to join us for dinner. We had a blast. Some of the best times are complete happenstance. We exchanged email addresses and invited them to visit us in Phoenix.
Today we took one last trip to Pikes Place Market where we breakfasted on pastries from a Russian bakery and coffee from the original Starbucks. Ruben got a book from a very controversial leftist bookstore. Every conspiracy theory and then some are there.
We talked about how our lives would be if we lived here. Would we go down to the market to pick up fresh meats and seafood? I know I would be buying those incredible bouquets of flowers weekly.
To my Vox neighbors, I'm reading your posts but haven't been able leave comments. Down and Dirty, your Saturday night sounded wonderful! A massage, beer, and a cool movie. What more could a girl ask for?
Six Weasels, that is too funny about your cat! I had a rabbit once named Jake who turned out to really be a Jackie! Not sure how I missed that one.
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