SCENE: Saturday Night, watching "Did you Hear About the Morgans?"

Adam: Where is Beau?

Me: I don't know, but I hear chewing

Adam: What is he chewing on? It doesn't sound like his bone...

*I get up to check out the sound, which is coming from the bedroom*

me: uh, honey? come look at this

Adam: I think he buried his bone in his bed and now he's trying to get it out

me: Well get it from him!! He could die from eating the stuffing and I want to finish the movie tonight instead of spending it at the Animal ER

Beau: I haz zis. Don't touch my bone Daddy!

Me: Seriously honey, get the bed away from him!!

Beau: Don't touch my bed!!! Dis is mine beyatch!

Adam: eh, I'll get it tomorrow morning, lets coax him out with a treat

me: Looks like we'll be taking a trip to Sam's tomorrow for a new doggy bed.

(The Aftermath)

just another day of errands

I've been horrible about putting things off lately. You see, at work, I'm ON it! But at home? yeah, not so much. I'd like to say it's because I put so much of myself into a Type A personality at work that by the time I get home all that is left is a Type B and sweet sleep on the couch. Lets not overanalyze it, lets just say, I've been procrastinating on my home duties!

This morning I was up before the alarm went off, showered, ate breakfast and took Beau to doggy day care for the day while I ran all of my errands. My goal was to be done by 12pm, but I got sidetracked and didn't make it home until 1pm. Close enough.

First stop? Gas station. I needed to fill up, but most importantly, my next stop was to get my blood drawn at the lab, so I figured I'd delay that with going in the gas station to get a bottle of water and some crackers to ease my nerves. I was wearing a shirt I bought in Atlanta at the Coca Cola factory last summer. The guy behind the counter asked, "Whats Team Coca Cola?". Then asked if I wanted more crackers, "they are buy 2 for $1!!".

Next Stop....the dreaded LAB Corp! I prayed that I: 1. wouldn't pass out and 2. there would be a long wait so that I could prolong it even further. I walked in the door and I was the only one in there, guess number 2 won't be happening. Luckily, the crackers & water kept number 1 from happening too! However, the phlebotomist that took my blood was less than perky. She was more like stale bread. I tried to make conversation to ease my mind while she was jabbing me with a needle and she barely said, "mmm hmm" to me the whole time. She missed the first time she poked me and left a lovely bruise. I survived it, so I guess that's a plus. And yes, I'm a big baby when it comes to blood being drawn.

Third stop? Dress Alterations lady! I picked up my bridesmaid dress (see post below), I had to have it taken in b/c the size below seemed too snug and the next size up was way too big. Well, they took it to the snug level, so while I won't be able to take deep breaths, at least my strapless dress isn't going anywhere.


I took a detour before going to the bank, post office and grocery store, to the outlets to see if they by chance had a pair of silver, wedding-ish dressy shoes. The answer is no. I did find a pair to change into if perhaps the pair I do find are uncomfortable. I am thinking about these though:



I'm not sure how little flowers will look coming out from my ankles though. And I also ventured into the Gap outlet which had 40% off everything the store. Still really didn't find anything, but I did buy a pair of shorts!

Off to my oil change. I noticed at Jiffy Lube there is a service they have: "Headlight Cleaning Service" . Seriously. I'm not sure what the exact wording was, it was even better than that, but basically they just wash the little part of glass in front of your headlights to shine it up and help them beam brighter! I'm not sure how much this service costs, but knowing Jiffy Lube, its $79.99 at a discounted rate!!!

OH, home sweet home. I am glad to have all of my errands ran and I'm back on schedule with getting things done today! Now its time to relax!

Happy Monday

As most of you know, Adam and I will be attending a wedding in Chicago soon of our friends, Mindy & Andy. I have the priviledge of being a bridesmaid in said wedding and have all the essentials needed for my bridesmaids duties.

• David's Bridal Horizon Blue Dress (ordered, altered and fits) - check


• two plane tickets to Chicago - check


• RSVP'd for our beef tenderloin & stuff chicken breast - check


• Reserved a spot for Beau at doggy overnight camp - check


• Get silver matching shoes for dress, uh, er, check?

Since I'm basically a career bridesmaid & an over all experienced wedding attendee, I do own a pair of silver shoes from a previous bridesmaid venture where I also was wearing a blue dress. I figured I'd just wear the same shoes again, as they are cute, Nina shoes with a little gemstone buckle on it, but the heel is somewhat higher than what I remembered. I am not sure I can party the night away and get all of my bridesmaid duties completed in these particular shoes.

When I started the search for a new pair of silver shoes - it resulted in a list of what can only be described as stripper style shoes. Clear heels, big clunky platforms, strappppppy strap straps with glittery details. WHAT?! Some even light up! Which, could be fun while dancing during the reception, but I'm pretty sure that wouldn't be appropriate during the traditional church ceremony. Meanwhile, some of these heels I've found are up to 8 inches! I didn't even know such things existed!

When shoes like the one below pops up in your "silver dress shoe" Google search,

What's a girl to do?!

Well, Zappos, unfortunately wasn't much help either b/c the one pair I found wedding worthy aren't available in my size/color combination. I haven't searched in stores though, so perhaps that should be my next step. Gold is really the "in" metallic color for summer this year, so its hard to find silver. The search will continue!!!!! (or I'll just wear the pair I already have)

Tonight is the night that "The Bachelorette" begins! What does this mean? This means that I'm forced to watch bad reality television due to all of my shows having ended for the summer. I am looking forward to the over dramatics that The Bachelor/ette seasons can bring! The rose ceremonies, the crying, the cheesy love songs and the girl trying to make it sound like she's falling in love with all 25 of the guys! Can't she at least give out something somewhat more manly than a rose? I vote she gives out burger king crowns or something. I mean, ANYTHING but a rose! haha

Monday night also means I'm watching my favorite, The Real Housewives of New Jersey. I can't get enough of these ladies and their drama!

*sighs* I'm off to cook dinner. Or figure out what I'm going to make for dinner. Also? our dishwasher is broken. *double sigh*

xoxo- Bec

True Statements

I got an email from my friend Cameron that I just HAVE to repeat to everyone and if you're like me and automatically delete forwards, then thats why I didn't forward it on to you in an email! So the email was all about "True Statements" and with the exception of #23 I agree with all of them! I've decided to add my own comments next to them.

True Statements
1. I think part of a best friend's job should be to immediately clear your computer history if you die. (I have nothing to hide - check my history!)
2. Nothing sucks more than that moment during an argument when you realize you're wrong.
3. I totally take back all those times I didn't want to take a nap when I was younger. (seriously! I discovered naps during college and they are fabulous!)
4. There is great need for a sarcasm font. (YES YES YES!!!! Lets make this happen!)
5. How the hell are you supposed to fold a fitted sheet? (If you've seen my facebook page, then you know I was on the quest to learn, but alas - I still have no idea)
6. Was learning cursive really necessary? (the only B I ever got in elementary school? handwriting - darn you cursive!!!)
7. Map Quest really needs to start their directions on #5. I'm pretty sure I know how to get out of my neighborhood. (hehe, our neighborhood is so new that it confuses GPS's they don't know what to do!)
8. Obituaries would be a lot more interesting if they told you how the person died.
9. I can't remember the last time I wasn't at least kind of tired.
10. Bad decisions make good stories. (remember that time we went to the Dog and Duck and decided to drive over to someone random's house and... yeah... they do make good stories! HAHA)
11. You never know when it will strike, but there comes a moment at work when you know that you just aren't going to do anything productive for the rest of the day. (HAHAH This is SOOO true!! Sometimes I'm alllllll work work work, then it hits and its like, LAZY - and thats where it stays).
12. Can we all just agree to ignore whatever comes after Blue Ray? I don't want to have to restart my collection...again (I think Adam wouldn't like me to agree with this one, we always have to be on top of the electronical trends)
13. I'm always slightly terrified when I exit out of Word and it asks me if I want to save any changes to my ten-page research paper that I swear I did not make any changes to. (sadly, I agree and instead of just "saving", I "Save as" just incase its a change I didn't like!)
14. "Do not machine wash or tumble dry" means I will never wash this - ever.
15. I hate when I just miss a call by the last ring (Hello? Hello? Damn it!), but when I immediately call back, it rings nine times and goes to voice mail. What did you do after I didn't answer? Drop the phone and run away? (SOO SOO TRUE!! happens almost everyday!
16. I hate leaving my house confident and looking good and then not seeing anyone of importance the entire day. What a waste.
17. I keep some people's phone numbers in my phone just so I know not to answer when they call. (ie. my mother!)
18. I think the freezer deserves a light as well. (why wouldn't it?)
19. I disagree with Kay Jewelers. I would bet on any given Friday or Saturday night more kisses begin with Miller Lite than Kay. (kisses begin with Tiffany's)
21. Sometimes, I'll watch a movie that I watched when I was younger and suddenly realize I had no idea what the heck was going on when I first saw it. ("Dirty Dancing", wow, had NO idea the girl had an abortion, I just thought she had a tummy ache!)
22. I would rather try to carry 10 plastic grocery bags in each hand than take 2 trips to bring my groceries in. (to the point where my fingers feel like they will be cut off! hahaa)
23. The only time I look forward to a red light is when I'm trying to finish a text. (I don't text and drive and you shouldn't either! Oprah will come after your ass!)
24. I have a hard time deciphering the fine line between boredom and hunger. (since its raining and I'm bored, I've eaten three packs of strawberry gushers....)
25. How many times is it appropriate to say "What?" before you just nod and smile because you still didn't hear or understand a word they said?
26. I love the sense of camaraderie when an entire line of cars team up to prevent an A-hole from cutting in at the front. Stay strong, brothers and sisters!
27. Shirts get dirty. Underwear gets dirty. Pants? Pants never get dirty, and you can wear them forever.
28. Is it just me or do high school kids get dumber & dumber every year?
29. There's no worse feeling than that millisecond you're sure you are going to die after leaning your chair back a little too far. (tee hee, I don't do this, but my husband does and its funny to see his face...)
30. As a driver I hate pedestrians, and as a pedestrian I hate drivers, but no matter what the mode of transportation, I always hate cyclists.
31. Sometimes I'll look down at my watch 3 consecutive times and still not know what time it is. (I ALWAYS do this!!!! I'm not sure why. And? It doesn't help that my watch has no numbers on it either)
32. Even under ideal conditions people have trouble locating their car keys in a pocket, finding their cell phone, and Pinning the Tail on the Donkey - but I'd bet my ass everyone can find and push the snooze button from 3 feet away, in about 1.7 seconds, eyes closed, first time, every time!

Reason number 476 why I heart my husband:


Last night, at a routine outing to Barnes & Noble, I buried myself in the biography section and Adam headed over to the magazine section. I also ventured to the teen section because I am on a search to read the book, Pretty Little Liars. Yes, I am that big of a dork. There is a new show coming on based on the books and I want to read them before it comes out in June!

Anywho, after checking out at the register and heading out the door, we notice a table near the front sponsered by Stall High School with this on it:



My hubby reached for a krispy kreme donut without hesitation!!! I couldn't stop laughing. I think I may have even snorted. In his defense, the desserts did look rather real!

I now lovingly refer to Adam as Bear claw. hehe


What I want to know though, is why the pizza, the breakfast food and the cake look soo fake?! Also, what does a crab have to do with a table full of fake food? AND why was Stall High School sponsoring a fake food table at Barnes and Noble anyway? Someone could break a tooth!
I now have a strange craving for a glazed donut.