Too Late to Think Straight

I'm always more prone to reflection when it gets dark outside. I think it's because I talk all day long at work and when I get home I talk to my husband and by the end of the day I'm all talked out. In fact, Alexander can't get me to talk sometimes. It's like the effort of opening my mouth and forming words is just too great for me to even attempt. Now, I know Alisyn is reading this thinking, "Why can't she be like this for the 5 hours I have to be with her every day?" Well, Alisyn, I apologize, I just have no control over these kinds of issues.

Earlier today, my hubby and I played our favorite game of Civ together and spent a lot of our time focusing on espionage. We did some delightfully sneaky things to our neighboring countries. So, tonight I've been reflecting on the interesting secret lives of my friends. You know, those things you don't tell me? I've been wondering about all of those things that people do but don't tell anyone about and think that no one knows. I've decided that the people around you know more about you than you want them to know. I certainly know more about everyone than they think I do (I'm not bragging, just confessing). I am wondering what people know about me? Or worse, what do people think they know about me?

Honestly, I'm not giving up what I know about all of you (that would make me lose my edge) ;) so I'm not expecting any confessions from the rest of you. Still, it would be interesting...

Tiger Sharks and Sea Lions and Polar Bears!

Today was all about the marine life at Sea World! We had a blast seeing all the incredible animals. My favorite exhibit was the Wild Arctic where they showcased three Polar Bears, a crowd loving Walrus, and three Beluga Whales. It was great! The walrus was my favorite because he put on a show for those of us staring at him through the glass. Blowing water and kisses and offering his half-chewed fishy bits to the adoring and slightly grossed-out crowd put him near and dear to my heart. I had to go back a second time because he was so attractive.



Of course we also were enthralled with Sea World's mascot, the marvelous Shamu. We were so impressed with the tricks that were done and how willingly the three Orca did them.



We were able to hit up all the great shows, Shamu's show, the Dolphin (and Pilot Whale) Show, and the comedy starring Clyde and Seamore, the precocious Sea Lions, and Opie the Sea Otter (you should have seen how hard Alexander laughed at the Sea Lions' tricks).





We had a swell time, but if we thought we got burnt yesterday, you should see us today. We are so crispy that even potato chips have nothing on us. Sadly, that also means that Alexander has taken to calling me his little cherry-flavored gummy bear. I'm not sure what is worse, the nickname or the pain. Just kidding, I'd take the nickname over the pain any day. ;)

Tigers and Lions and Bears!

Today I am in beautiful San Diego! The weather is perfect and the sky is clear blue. Alexander and I were able to go to the San Diego Zoo today. We had so much fun looking at all the animals. At the end of the day we are now lounging in our hotel room with sore feet, red bodies, and happy memories. I will post some of my award winning photography of the animals now.

This guy looked so much like a stuffed animal that I couldn't believe it. San Diego has the second largest exhibit of koalas in the world (Australia's zoo being the largest of course).

This hippo was huge! There were a bunch of kids standing around us and they kept staring at the immense size of this guy.

Of course I couldn't resist the Giant Panda. She was so adorable and incredibly photogenic!

And of course, there's my husband who is the cutest animal, and as a bonus I get to take him home.

Tomorrow we head off to Sea World where we will surely make our burns worse and have a blast doing it. :)

A Revelation

My husband, Alexander, loves to play on his computer. Sadly for him, ever since we started dating I have wanted him to spend his play time with me which means sacrificing his computer time. For a wedding present he bought me my very own laptop. It is a beautiful machine and I just got it back from the repair shop (after 3 months, but that's a whole different story). He was so kind in setting it all up for me again and installing my favorite game, Civilization IV. Last night I was just gushing about how nice he was to do it for me.

I have always known that Alexander is smart, but I just realized today that he is very sneaky as well. I had just wasted nearly 3 hours playing Civ IV as happy as a clam when it hit me like a ton of bricks. ALEXANDER TRICKED ME! He introduced me to a game he knew I would love, bought me a computer, and tucked me away in the comfy chair to play while he got to play his game with absolutely no nagging from me! I am overcome with the ingenuity of the whole thing! I never knew he was so good at working the system! I now look in awe at my husband, whom I had thought was so naive and innocent, and wonder what else he is duping me on.

Men everywhere should take note of this and follow in Alexander's steps. The miracle and wonder of it is not what he did exactly, but that he did it, got caught, and will still be allowed to continue doing it because he already has me hooked. I bow down to the genius of my husband.

Caution: Wet Floor

My husband is always very worried about me. Every morning as I leave for work he reminds me in a very sober tone, "Be careful". Every day I give him another reason to be worried. To some it would appear that I have very poor luck, but really I am just very clumsy.

Some accidents are worse than others. For instance, every day I stub my toe on the scale by the bedroom door and I usually walk into the wall when I'm trying to walk through doorways (I'm still not sure how that happens). However, it gets worse. Three weeks ago I sprained my wrist while planting my flower garden. Who does that? Last week as I was trying to fulfill my latest dream of being a caterer I fell victim to my stupidity again. What happened was that I was getting a pan out of the oven and unknowingly used a hot-pad that had been set in water. As I felt my right hand thumb burning I was about to drop the pan, but instinctively I reached with my left (and unprotected hand) to catch the pan. Well, as my fingers touched the searing pan (it had been in the oven for 10-12 min at 400 degrees) I dropped the pan and yelled at the top of my lungs.

Luckily, the food didn't fall on the floor, but my hand was covered in second degree burns and I quite possibly woke the neighbors. Sadly for my husband, it was 2:37 a.m. and I woke him up so that we could go to the store to get something to wrap my hand and hopefully find something to stop the pain. Let's just say that was a night when my husband had wished he had been around to offer parental supervision. The way my life goes, something really exciting and painful is sure to happen again soon, so be on the watch out for my latest escapade. :)

A New Adventure

Today I decided that I tend to seek after adventure. Just anticipating doing something new thrills my inner child. My good friend Al has introduced me to my latest adventure, catering. I have decided that this might be something that I can actually do and enjoy doing. Al even gave me a name for my business. When she brought it up I'm sure she had no idea what a whirlwind of excitement it would cause. Unfortunately, I was not blessed with any patience, so I want everything to happen NOW. I want to buy a place for my business NOW. I want to start advertising NOW and I want to start cooking NOW. I still don't even know if it's even possible but I'm excited to take the ride. Wish me luck, maybe someday I will make something of myself.

Desire is transformed into drive when a dream creates a passion for action. --Dr. Robert Anthony

Intro to Me

Perhaps one of the greatest desires of mankind is to be understood by those around us. Thus, we come to websites such as these and post the innermost thoughts of our psychotic minds and hope that our friends understand. Here I stand, obviously feeling disconnected to the world around me for I have joined the ranks of those I have previously mocked (bloggers). It's a good thing I have no ambitions in politics or I may be accused of flip-flopping.

I look forward to exploring this new-fangled way of keeping tabs on all those friends I never call (sorry about that by the way). Please feel free to comment on my absurdities, as I would do the same in your place. ;)