Happy Tuesday! Enjoy a little Muppet music video.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Saturday, November 21, 2009
A Lesson on Joy
Last week, my mom invited me to attend an art exhibit her friend, Jo Checketts, was having at her house this weekend.
After seeing this woman's work (and knowing about her life), I am so glad I went. If you haven't clicked through to her website already (which I highly recommend), a little background: she has traveled all over the world (with just her backpack and tent), and really engulfs herself in different cultures and tribes. It was so fascinating hearing her tell about the people she's met and all that she has learned from them.
After seeing this woman's work (and knowing about her life), I am so glad I went. If you haven't clicked through to her website already (which I highly recommend), a little background: she has traveled all over the world (with just her backpack and tent), and really engulfs herself in different cultures and tribes. It was so fascinating hearing her tell about the people she's met and all that she has learned from them.
I was so touched by the life her photographs take on, that I had to buy one for myself:
I hope she doesn't mind that I borrowed it from her website.
My mom told me a little about her life and although I don't feel it is mine to share, I will say she has had some bumps in her road that most people wouldn't come back from. But you would never know it by talking to her. She has a lust for life and is living hers to the fullest. I walked out admiring her. Truth be told, I'm a little envious.
I hope she doesn't mind that I borrowed it from her website.My mom told me a little about her life and although I don't feel it is mine to share, I will say she has had some bumps in her road that most people wouldn't come back from. But you would never know it by talking to her. She has a lust for life and is living hers to the fullest. I walked out admiring her. Truth be told, I'm a little envious.
Monday, November 9, 2009
Real or Fake?
Is it just me, or do the models for Brooks Brothers look like Ken dolls?
Even after zooming in, I can't be sure. They're handsome Ken dolls, if that's what they were supposed to be. Gotta love a well-dressed man.
P.S. Cool thing about Brooks Brothers website? They teach you how to tie several different tie knots.
Even after zooming in, I can't be sure. They're handsome Ken dolls, if that's what they were supposed to be. Gotta love a well-dressed man.P.S. Cool thing about Brooks Brothers website? They teach you how to tie several different tie knots.
Friday, October 16, 2009
Know What's Rough?
Having a totally hot, date-worthy outfit, but not having someone to take you out on a date. We'll see if I can work on that tonight.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Familiar
I came across a little video today and as I was watching, I couldn't help but feel that the dancing was eerily familiar.
There was never a dull moment in my household with my dad there.
There was never a dull moment in my household with my dad there.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
It's So Close!
Remember this? Well, there are mere days until I get to hear this man's beautiful voice singing new songs to me once again. Ahh...Friday can't come soon enough.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
The Land of Enchantment
I went with my mom on her annual visit to my grandparents in Roswell, New Mexico a couple of weeks ago. Roswell is always a great getaway for me and there are several things that make my visits complete:
Here's my cute mom making her homemade salsa with tomatoes out of my grandpa's garden. Best part of the salsa? My brother wasn't there to hog it all!!!
La Poblanita chips. They are the best chips ever and went quite well with the salsa.
This is Lucille Moody, one of my grandma's friends. We've always called her "Crazy Lucille" but as I've gotten older, I see she isn't necessarily crazy, just eccentric with an off-beat sense of humor. My first memory of Lucille is when I was five. We were visiting for Easter and she gave me and my sister white ostrich leather purses. Lucille is selling her house and moving in with her daughter in Washington D.C.. I'm a little sad that she will most likely not be there the next time I visit, but I suppose that it's a good thing, seeing as how she's 94 (!!) years old...
Authentic Mexican food!!! Ah, there's nothing like getting the good stuff, is there? The red sauce on my enchilada was by far the hottest I've ever had. If I had had a cold at the time, my congestion would have been gone within 30 seconds of taking a bite. It was incredible. Our waiter, Manuel, was pretty great too. He's the type that I would give a little bit of an extra tip to, all because he was so entertaining. 
A visit to Roswell isn't complete without an alien sighting, right?
We didn't hit the International UFO Museum this time, but we did hit the Roswell Museum & Art Center where I saw may interesting pieces:
Clockwise: Really cool stirrups, "Chimera" (or super freaky), "Death Cart", and an alien face on the piece called "Sheep Train"
This little tidbit was probably the best part though. These sculptures were done by a man named Rogers Aston. He and his family donated most of the western cultural items in the museum. He was also my grandpa's employer for several years in the oil industry. He made my grandpa a bolo tie of Cochise, an old west Indian (which you can see in the picture below).
But these two. These were by far the best part of my entire visit. It is so nice to go someplace where you feel loved and valued and important. My grandparents always make me feel like I am worth something and it's the best self-esteem boost a girl could ask for.
My mom tried to apologize that this probably wasn't the most exotic trip I have been on. She's right, it wasn't exotic, but it was far better than any cruise or beach vacation could be. We took turns asking my grandparents questions about their families and childhood memories and it was so interesting to me. I won't go into the details of all that I learned, but I certainly realized how my grandparents became the incredible, accepting, loving, helpful people they are today.
They are both 87 and had just celebrated their 63rd anniversary when we arrived. Even though they're getting on in age (and have to yell in order to hear each other), I'm so grateful the Lord has blessed them with good health. My grandpa still goes in to work at the oil company every day. My grandma still serves everyone she can in any capacity she can.
They are definitely leaving a legacy to live up to.
Here's my cute mom making her homemade salsa with tomatoes out of my grandpa's garden. Best part of the salsa? My brother wasn't there to hog it all!!!
La Poblanita chips. They are the best chips ever and went quite well with the salsa.
This is Lucille Moody, one of my grandma's friends. We've always called her "Crazy Lucille" but as I've gotten older, I see she isn't necessarily crazy, just eccentric with an off-beat sense of humor. My first memory of Lucille is when I was five. We were visiting for Easter and she gave me and my sister white ostrich leather purses. Lucille is selling her house and moving in with her daughter in Washington D.C.. I'm a little sad that she will most likely not be there the next time I visit, but I suppose that it's a good thing, seeing as how she's 94 (!!) years old...
Authentic Mexican food!!! Ah, there's nothing like getting the good stuff, is there? The red sauce on my enchilada was by far the hottest I've ever had. If I had had a cold at the time, my congestion would have been gone within 30 seconds of taking a bite. It was incredible. Our waiter, Manuel, was pretty great too. He's the type that I would give a little bit of an extra tip to, all because he was so entertaining. 
A visit to Roswell isn't complete without an alien sighting, right?We didn't hit the International UFO Museum this time, but we did hit the Roswell Museum & Art Center where I saw may interesting pieces:
Clockwise: Really cool stirrups, "Chimera" (or super freaky), "Death Cart", and an alien face on the piece called "Sheep Train"
This little tidbit was probably the best part though. These sculptures were done by a man named Rogers Aston. He and his family donated most of the western cultural items in the museum. He was also my grandpa's employer for several years in the oil industry. He made my grandpa a bolo tie of Cochise, an old west Indian (which you can see in the picture below).
But these two. These were by far the best part of my entire visit. It is so nice to go someplace where you feel loved and valued and important. My grandparents always make me feel like I am worth something and it's the best self-esteem boost a girl could ask for.My mom tried to apologize that this probably wasn't the most exotic trip I have been on. She's right, it wasn't exotic, but it was far better than any cruise or beach vacation could be. We took turns asking my grandparents questions about their families and childhood memories and it was so interesting to me. I won't go into the details of all that I learned, but I certainly realized how my grandparents became the incredible, accepting, loving, helpful people they are today.
They are both 87 and had just celebrated their 63rd anniversary when we arrived. Even though they're getting on in age (and have to yell in order to hear each other), I'm so grateful the Lord has blessed them with good health. My grandpa still goes in to work at the oil company every day. My grandma still serves everyone she can in any capacity she can.
They are definitely leaving a legacy to live up to.
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