Happy Birthday to me

Yes I'm another year older today. There is nothing really to look forward to past the age of 25. I mean there is over the Hill, but really do you look forward to that age? My dad just turned 60 and frankly that's awesome. He has accomplished a lot in his life and I only strive to do as many things as he as done... if not more.

In the past 365 days I've graduated college, got a job in the field of design, had hoped to have moved (soon... very soon!), met many cool people, had a girls weekend, and I've learned many new things along the way.

I have many lovely friends and coworkers that have made this one of the coolest birthday's that I've had. I've received many text messages, cards, and gifts each of which are special in their own way. I've had 3 birthday desserts (homemade strawberry short cake, blue iced bakery cake, and homemade cheese cake pie), I've had 3 birthday dinners Faux-joe stuffed peppers with corn and white cheddar mac and cheese, homemade tacos & home made chicken salad. There is just something about a birthday meal that just tastes so good. I think I've also gained 10 birthday pounds (so worth it!).

Time to get kickin on the next 365. I think I'll start with sleep then work then maybe... pie? ;)

No Nonsense Non-Stick

So the other day in the mail I received my free sample of Reynolds Wrap Non-stick Foil. Even better than that... I will soon have a kitchen to use it in! My house is about 1 week away from being done. Its lacking a stove, counter top and working plumbing (the toilet works!). I picked up my key yesterday and I'm ready when it is.

Also yesterday morning I saw Mr. Jones walking his normal route again! I hadn't seen him since the incident but he seems well. I'm glad he's ok.

The Many Hats of this Hired Hand

So I was thinking the other day about every occupation that I've had over the past 9.5 years of employment. I thought it'd be interesting to list them all in one place.

Dippin' Dots Girl
Barista
Deli Dolly
Sales Girl in a Christmas Store
Sales Associate
Shoe Sales Girl
Bar Waitress
Sales Supervisor
Assistant Manager
Visual Display Coordinator
Customer Service Associate
Security Officer for a Mall
Sales Girl for a Candle Store
Cashier
Head Cashier
Illustrator/Graphic Designer
Admin Office Associate
Production Artist/Graphic Designer

3...2...1... Hair

Barbie had it. My little pony had it (not mine, I wanted it but I only had the one with the apples on the butt). Before those there was the Crissy doll in the 70's and even now they have a Dora the Explorer (which is probably lead infested but thats another story) that has hair that grows instantly!

Ron Popeil made a decent attempt to try to hide the hair that doesn't grow. They make wigs, rugs, braid in and glue on hair. None of which is the same.

I want to have long hair one day, short the next. Sunday bangs and Tuesday an inverted bob. We can change our hair color like we change our clothes, however changing our hair is a different story. I want day to day dramatic, instead of chopping all my hair off then waiting a year or two until I can have that dramatic feeling of change again. The hair color change takes the edge off of my dramatic need, I get a little ohh and ahh but not the WOW factor like when I walk in with a new do. Its almost like becoming a different person and walking in their shoes for a while.

I wonder what size shoe I'd like to be next.

Hey Sport.

Yesterday in the mail I received my Tide and Downy samples! Now I just need to move to my own place and install my washer and dryer. I wonder if they have a free sample that covers that too?!

Today I received my Playtex Sport Tampons (yes plural). There are three in the box: two regular and one super. I'm super excited. I just have to find out what sports they are for. The box says "Incredible Protection and Comfort for Bodies in Motion." That is the only insight they give me on this great product.

I don't see any racing stripes or MLB team logos (Go CUBS!)

Tennis anyone?

Heart for the Bridge.

I'd like to take a moment to extend my thoughts to the people who were victims of the bridge collapse in Minneapolis last night. The thought is unimaginable. My heart goes to the loved ones of those that are lost or have perished.

When it comes to rebuilding the bridge I think that they should make it a beautiful memorial. I also think that they should look at toothpick bridge contests to find the right design. Here is a well designed toothpick structure: