New Link

Through a friend of a friend I came across Melinda's Blog Anything Said. It's one of my favorites and I check religiously. I think you'll enjoy it so I added her to my links. Give it a read.

Dressed for Easter

Violet wishes everyone a Happy Easter!

The headline of the Year

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,339270,00.html

Puppy Butt

More Spam

I got this email today at work - Obviously Spam but it made me laugh- this is what it said - followed by a link to some penis enhancing site:

The face of a man is usually an open book to most women.
They can read practically anything in our faces.
I’ve known ladies who could tell the size of my penis, bank account and the status of my sex life by taking only one look at me.
Of course, the look was followed by the lady’s departure in the opposite direction.

Casual Friday

It's "Jeans Day" in the office today - as well as "Bagel Day" (our CFO brings in bagels from Panera - yes it's a good place to work). So besides the fact that it's Friday this is my favorite day of the week - Jeans and free Bagels.

My question though today is "Am I too casual for casual Friday?" Do I need to wear cute boots or shoes instead of my ultra comfy Merrell sporty sneakers? Is the white thermal long sleeve shirt paired with the orange T-shirt too 'weekendy'?

And finally completely off topic - I had to put up a picture of the cutest thing in the whole wide world - besides me in my 'casual weekend wear' - Violet in Repose. Thanks to V & M for sending me pics this week :) Please notice the cute little puppy butt and the tiny little 'bat' face.

So True

Stef sent me this today

The Story of Adam & Eve's Pets

Adam and Eve said, 'Lord, when we were in the garden, you walked with us every day. Now we do not see you any more.

We are lonesome here, and it is difficult for us to remember how much you love us.' And God said, I will create a companion for you that will be with you and who will be a reflection of my love for you, so that you will love me even when you cannot see me.Regardless of how selfish or childish or unlovable you may be, this new companion will accept you as you are and will love you as I do, in spite of yourselves.'

And God created a new animal to be a companion for Adam and Eve. And it was a good animal. And God was pleased. And the new animal was pleased to be with Adam and Eve and he wagged his tail . And Adam said, 'Lord, I have already named all the animals in the Kingdom and I cannot think of a name for this new animal.' And God said, 'I have created this new animal to be a reflection of my love for you, his name will be a reflection of my own name, and you will call him DOG.'

And Dog lived with Adam and Eve and was a companion to them and loved them. And they were comforted. And God was pleased. And Dog was content and wagged his tail. After a while, it came to pass that an angel came to the Lord and said, 'Lord, Adam and Eve have become filled with pride. They strut and preen like peacocks and they believe they are worthy of adoration. Dog has indeed taught them that they are loved, but perhaps too well.'

And God said, I will create for them a companion who will be with them and who will see them as they are. The companion will remind them of their limitations, so they will know that they are not always worthy of adoration.'

And God created CAT to be a companion to Adam and Eve. And Cat would not obey them. And when Adam and Eve gazed into Cat's eyes, they were reminded that they were not the supreme beings. And Adam and Eve learned humility. And they were greatly improved.

And God was pleased . . . . . . And Dog was happy. . . . And Cat didn't give a shit one way or other....

More V

Michelle & Valerie sent me pictures of Violet today...I promise not to do this everyday but these are too cute not to post.

Violet

Introducing Violet Bugg. She'll be ours on April 5th. She's adorable - as you can see :)

Always the Planner

I was talking with my parents tonight and the conversation reminded me of something that happened when I was a kid.

There was a place in New Baden (where I grew up) called The Frosty Whip - I love it. http://beaner33.blogspot.com/2006/12/this-ones-for-you.html

At some point as a child I decided (not sure if I ever told my parents until I was much older) that if my parents were ever to divorce I would go live with my father. My reasoning? He would take me to The Frosty Whip and my mom wouldn't.

Fat Kids r Us

Just because women are "plus size" does not mean that they/we/me specifically are 6 feet freaking tall. While I can shop at the 'normal size' stores; sometimes I can't get the best fit - and so I checked out a plus size boutique today and I'll be damned all of the clothes were too big and too long. Most of the shirts in the store came close to mid-thigh and hung off the shoulders.

I'm in the middle...nowhere close to thin and tall...or really big and tall - I'm short and chubby. Yes chubby - that's what I'm going with. So how bout somebody make clothes for me and the short chubsters like me?

I have a butt and boobs, my waist though is smaller so I need something that fits the butt and the thick thighs, but at the same time comes in at the waist. As it is now if it fits in the thighs and butt then you can bet there's a big gap in the back or the crotch is down to my knees. And don't even get me started on the fact that finding pants the right length is IMPOSSIBLE!

I have wobbly arms that need full and true short sleeves - not cap sleeves a-hole - sleeve sleeves.

I don't want my shirts to look like I'm with child - I want them to go in at the waist - not out and flowing - I don't need to stuff it with pillows and various other things like perhaps an illegal immigrant.

I don't want awful prints and clothes that look like a fat prostitute/stripper lost her wardrobe at the store (Lane Bryant is really good at doing this).

And honestly it's been a few years since I've been a regular shopper at the 'chub' stores but today's experience brought back the angst. The anger and frustration and shame of being a 'fat kid' my whole life and trying to find clothes that fit and still look cute and age appropriate.

I guess I could get my chub ass back to the gym...or not.

Jesus & Social Security

I went to the social security office today to officially become a 'Bugg' . I was expecting the worst considering the DMV experience, but I was surprised. It still left me wondering if there was a rich person's SS office somewhere - perhaps a whole suite of governmental offices just for the rich. It also still made me feel like I needed a bath but the wait was only about 45 minutes and there was the happiest man who came in talking about Jesus coming. He was 'preaching' to all of us and no one at the same time and he had the biggest more genuine smile on his face. I would have taken a picture but I didn't want people to think I was making fun of him.

At first I was annoyed b/c honestly the people I normally see doing this sort of thing are several bricks shy of a full load - but this guy was different.

I don't think Jesus is going to show up at the SS office - Jesus and Pedro maybe - but not Jesus Jesus.

DMV Hell

There's a reason people complain about the DMV - it's hell on earth. I've been to the TN DMV twice in the last few months - most recently today - and a few things crossed my mind during the 2 hour wait...

1. They really let some of these people drive?!?!!? Old, high, stupid...it's amazing the people that are allowed to operate a vehicle. It also explains a lot about road rage.


2. Is there a special DMV for rich people that we don't know about? Not that I could afford to go to the rich people's DMV but it's almost like a state fair with the crowd - and not just TN - I'm talking IL/MO/MA - it's all the same. And yes I realize how snotty I sound but I'm just calling it like I see it. So many people sitting there with dead eyes and open mouths.


3. It's dirty and I always feel like I need to bathe when I leave.


4. I could NEVER for any amount of money work at any DMV - I would hurt someone no doubt about it.


5. The people at the TN DMV all have great attitudes and that made the 2 hours standing in the stuffy smelly room a whole lot better. They were working their butts off and I appreciate it.

Rock n Roll Revival

We went with Rese & Darren to see Kid Rock last night. It was the Rock n Roll Revival tour in support of his new album Rock n Roll Jesus.

He put on a great show. 2 hours worth of rock, rap, and country; he even sang "This Little Light of Mine".

It was like a revival - all those people gathered for the same reason - to be entertained/moved by the spirit - in this case the spirit was music.