tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-198082732012-01-31T02:42:34.949-05:00I amuse myself.<br> Immensely.<br>ETKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07079117807919253379noreply@blogger.comBlogger13271100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19808273.post-66034345648768245962011-10-11T22:22:00.004-05:002011-10-11T23:06:18.829-05:00

Tonight I was feeling a little sorry for myself. Sorry about some recently lost friendships, but then I realized how blessed (? blessed? really ETK? WTF) and lucky I am for the amazing friends I have in my life. As you all (meaning the 1-2 of you who will actually read this) probably know, Jack died 3 months ago. that last month before he died was extremely trying and traumatic for me. Suddenly

ETKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07079117807919253379noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19808273.post-35505131441241770602011-01-14T09:48:00.003-05:002011-01-14T12:43:07.688-05:00

So, a few months ago, I decided that enough was enough. I have GOT to quit smoking. I remember how easy it was the last time. And you wanna know what? It was even EASIER this time. Here's how I did it:Make up your mind in advance. I've done it approx 2 months in advance. That way you have time to ruminate on it. Plan for it. Smoke your heart out (hahaha, pun intended).Set a date and stick to it.

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In honor of Thanksgiving, Ima write a post. A sappy ass post. Mainly because most of the time that I feel like posting, it's because I'm mad or sad about something. I want you all to know what I'm thankful for this year.2010 has been a very good year for me. I'm such a very lucky person - I have an amazing husband (even if he doesn't mind so well), awesome friends, the most adorable kittehs in

ETKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07079117807919253379noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19808273.post-22615294747231625392010-10-22T05:46:00.000-05:002010-10-22T05:56:55.281-05:00

And since @GrabMol begged, ima write 'em.

ETKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07079117807919253379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19808273.post-72119666833984476882010-10-19T21:17:00.001-05:002010-10-19T21:17:21.128-05:00

You just need someone that loves to tell you they do.

ETKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07079117807919253379noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19808273.post-72135795201690474592010-06-09T13:28:00.000-05:002010-06-09T13:29:08.570-05:00

I had dinner with Kris & Kimmy last night and GOOD GOD I love those girls! What do you think if have to do to get them to move to Atlanta??Anyway, I'm about to board a flight home and remembered that Kris said she wished I'd write down what I want to write posts about so I don't forget.I have SO MANY posts floating in my head!1. Thing to know before you go to Europe2. A summary of our trip,

ETKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07079117807919253379noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19808273.post-66674626832431042182010-05-22T08:35:00.002-05:002010-05-22T08:42:01.780-05:00

So, if you know me at ALL, you know that I am a relatively picky eater. Doesn't mean I can't find SOMETHING I can/will eat just about anywhere, but it does mean that in most restaurants, my options are typically limited to 1-2 appetizers and 1-2 mains that I will willingly (& happily) indulge in.Let me tell you - Bosnia & Croatia have been even worse! Thoughout both countries my food options have

ETKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07079117807919253379noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19808273.post-54037143425200153052010-05-12T10:46:00.001-05:002010-05-12T10:48:12.147-05:00

After the wreck, I met my lovelies (that'd be CuCu, Mols, & Lizily) for this:And some TDS.Thanks ladies for brightening my day!

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Today is the day before vacation and I'm super excited about going on vacation but OH MY GOD, if I didn't get in a wreck YESTER-FUCKING-DAY.Stupid lady decided to make a right turn from the far left lane and, most importantly, didn't check her blind spot that I just so happened to be in as I was heading west on 10th Street to pick up Mols from work.So this was the result: My poor broken baby!! To

ETKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07079117807919253379noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19808273.post-52340718344339468562010-05-10T16:10:00.003-05:002010-05-10T16:34:53.574-05:00

Boo.I know. Weird, right?I keep having grand ideas of blogging regularly. I have great plans of all the wonderful posts I'll write. I even write half of them in my head while I'm traveling here or there or doing this and that, but hm...they just don't ever seem to make it to the computer. I DO have a fancy new iPad, that maybe I'll find some time to write on though.Baby and I are just about to

ETKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07079117807919253379noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19808273.post-26942399827505692132010-03-25T09:18:00.001-05:002010-03-25T09:20:14.500-05:00

I know you don't give a SHIT about my horoscope, but again...this one is so true today: A sense of urgency is added to everything that's going on today, thanks to the Sun's dynamic square to your key planet Pluto. You may not be able to live up to your own expectations now because so many important responsibilities are falling on your shoulders. Even if you are able to do a good job with most of

ETKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07079117807919253379noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19808273.post-58743612082460539932010-03-23T12:08:00.001-05:002010-03-23T12:09:12.458-05:00

Do I only want to post when I have NO time to do so?Meh. Maybe later.

ETKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07079117807919253379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19808273.post-2841496409611647262010-03-04T12:15:00.001-05:002010-03-04T12:16:23.819-05:00

http://www.isbethadorabletoday.com/BEST. SITE. EVER.LIKE, EVER.

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So, I pretty much had the most perfect day yesterday. I left work a tad early, did a little shopping and met an old grad school friend for a drink downtown. I was a little disappointed that the upstairs bar at the W was having a private party, because I've heard the view is nice and I wanted to check it out. ESPECIALLY if I'm paying 20-fucking-dollars a glass of champagne. They sure are proud of

ETKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07079117807919253379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19808273.post-76235935933538355212010-02-13T14:33:00.005-05:002010-02-13T15:34:09.182-05:00

Hi There My Lovelies!I hope you aren't one of those annoying people who refuses to celebrate Valentine's Day because it's commercial, fake and blah blah blah. Because that's bunk. Why NOT take a day to be sure you say you love your significant other and shower them with love and attention? I mean, sure sure - you should do it every day blah blah blah, but WTFever! Do it on V-day too!I hope that

ETKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07079117807919253379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19808273.post-77131108874668815762010-02-03T18:28:00.000-05:002010-02-03T18:29:10.642-05:00

How you can be having a day - not good but not bad. Just a day you're trying to get through. Maybe made worse by following literally the busiest three fucking months ever. Maybe made a tad better by not really a light at the end ofthe tunnel but at least a nice big skylight.And then one little thing just fucks it all up and it goes to shit.Yeah, it's THAT day.

ETKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07079117807919253379noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19808273.post-70339742179804369742010-02-01T18:43:00.000-05:002010-02-01T18:44:04.987-05:00

Embrace your crazy.That is all.

ETKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07079117807919253379noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19808273.post-24416117548150444652010-02-01T14:50:00.002-05:002010-02-01T14:51:02.226-05:00

Have I mentioned lately that I am OBSESSED with Lady Gaga right now? I CAN'T HELP IT!ALL of the songs on The Fame Monster are AWESOME.Just wanted you to know.

ETKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07079117807919253379noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19808273.post-76807125467991868302010-02-01T14:13:00.006-05:002010-02-01T14:41:18.883-05:00

I am totally going to try to write on my blog more. For reals people. I miss it. I miss YOU people! I also need to find time to read blogs.Work has been cuh-ra-ZY lately. I feel like i haven't really stopped since we got back from Australia in November. I'm sure there was a break in there, but I sure as hell can't remember it.It's been non-stop RFP, sales, trying to get business for THREE MONTHS.

ETKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07079117807919253379noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19808273.post-13739974516783909162010-01-19T20:41:00.002-05:002010-01-19T20:47:37.240-05:00

Wow, it's been AGES.I was just talking about blogging with my dear cousin this weekend and talking about how I hate to write a post when the ONLY times I'm really inspired is when I want to bitch, yet here I am.Maybe somethings really just aren't appropriate for twitter? Weird. I know.So, do you have that friend that never initiates anything? I'm so perplexed by this. Sometimes I'm annoyed. Or

ETKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07079117807919253379noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19808273.post-67781248831228776142009-10-12T08:42:00.005-05:002009-10-12T08:58:33.175-05:00

All that crying business? PMS. But many many many thanks to everyone who commented and to CuCu for:offering to bring me a mop, immediately (it's the little things that are so touching, isn't it? I totally cried more when she sent that email immediately after posting my last entry. I even considered asking her to help me clean but found it more cathartic to weep while cleaning myself).offering to

ETKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07079117807919253379noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19808273.post-58184779692169904022009-10-10T19:42:00.004-05:002009-10-10T20:02:45.773-05:00

ETK is all cry-y.Editors note: beware, lots of F words below.But, I'm not. And I don't want anyone to ask why. I did talk to J today. 15 months to live.Funnily enough, I don't think that's the cause of my cry-y-ness.I'm tired. We got home, 6:30 ish (much to Baby's chagrin I made us stop by Target so I could pick up my coolio new iPod Nano - WHICH HAS A VIDEO CAMERA). So: got homeunloaded the

ETKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07079117807919253379noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19808273.post-52990196262373763452009-10-09T20:41:00.004-05:002009-10-09T21:20:09.637-05:00

So. I'm studiously avoiding accepting phone calls from my bio-dad (we'll call him J for ease) and sister right now.Why?Well, J was diagnosed with prostate cancer a while back. A few years ago. Don't even know how many. Don't know any other details other than that - don't know how bad it was, how he's doing? if he's cured from that or not. You know, we haven't really had a relationship since I was

ETKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07079117807919253379noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19808273.post-63252917335614140662009-10-09T14:46:00.009-05:002009-10-09T15:36:25.664-05:00

So. I have this friend, who I often have faux fights with about how he doesn't like Madonna (and how I can't be FRIENDS with someone who doesn't like Madonna). Luckily he does actually like SOME Madonna songs. I mean seriously people. REALLY? HOW COULD YOU NOT? Anyway, I was amazed by his open honesty with this particular post, so it got me off my ass and inspired me to finally compile a list of

ETKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07079117807919253379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19808273.post-36630569696506972492009-09-24T09:22:00.004-05:002009-09-24T09:39:01.732-05:00

Someone just offered me a job. I love being wanted. I love being pursued even more. It's a different feeling than looking for a job and having someone express interest. This person actively sought ME out. They want me. My reputation precedes me. They know I kick ass (and I do). Things are going to be interesting for the next few months I think. Oh yeah - and then we're going to Australia AND

ETKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07079117807919253379noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19808273.post-19800551266817050222009-08-30T15:15:00.005-05:002009-08-30T15:39:20.472-05:00

What? Two posts in a week, I know - crazy. Don't worry - this is probably not interesting to ANYONE other that M & C, anyway. Maybe T and K will care. :)So, Baby and I had a wonderful "us weekend" this weekend. Did I already mention this? I'm totally too lazy to go reread my last post to see, but anyway, the point was that we were not going to hang out with friends, run mundane errands or do

ETKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07079117807919253379noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19808273.post-76756477826821337682009-08-26T10:46:00.003-05:002009-08-26T11:05:22.684-05:00

It's funny - but in two different recent arguments I've had with loved ones the loved ones have brought up the fact that suddenly (the past year and a half) I have a TON of friends.Why does that matter? Well, the reason is that all these friends, combined with the fact that I have been doing a lot of traveling lately for work, means that I just don't have that many free nights to have one-on-one

ETKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07079117807919253379noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19808273.post-73626390032412346932009-08-25T12:21:00.001-05:002009-08-25T12:21:27.637-05:00

It's nice without the instructor yelling the whole time!

ETKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07079117807919253379noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19808273.post-39098557364491718692009-08-25T12:17:00.001-05:002009-08-25T12:17:08.896-05:00

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Practice!

ETKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07079117807919253379noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19808273.post-56258051863323630352009-08-20T08:47:00.004-05:002009-08-20T10:11:36.020-05:00

First they came for the Communists, and I didn’t speak up, because I wasn’t a Communist. Then they came for the Jews, and I didn’t speak up, because I wasn’t a Jew. Then they came for the Catholics, and I didn’t speak up, because I was a Protestant. Then they came for me, and by that time there was no one left to speak up for me.--Pastor Martin Niemöller (1892–1984)CLEARLY, not the same thing as

ETKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07079117807919253379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19808273.post-12177640375004387402009-08-19T16:53:00.000-05:002009-08-19T16:52:48.207-05:00

ETKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07079117807919253379noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19808273.post-33409873513742307682009-08-19T09:41:00.002-05:002009-08-19T09:58:35.137-05:00

So, as I mentioned in my previous post, Cheeky Monkey & Auntie K came to visit ME! It was so nice having them come visit. Here is just a sampling of photos from the weekend but you can see more on my Flickr page here, there really aren't many - because we were just too busy chatting and having fun to be taking lots of photos.The weekend started off with a surprise birthday party for C! She was

ETKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07079117807919253379noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19808273.post-43864546296931444622009-08-17T16:55:00.001-05:002009-08-17T16:55:41.679-05:00

Cheeky Monkey and Auntie Kara came to visit me!!!!!!!I have pictures and a video to prove it too!Jealous?Thought so.

ETKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07079117807919253379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19808273.post-75034446022384110802009-07-16T08:33:00.001-05:002009-07-16T08:35:42.666-05:00

And....my horoscope for today:You crave fewer distractions today and although you may be able to manage your outer world, it's your imaginative realms that are the real challenge now. Others might not even realize how much you have going on and it's probably pointless to try to tell them. They won't understand because you have your dramas contained and well managed. Accept your complexity without

ETKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07079117807919253379noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19808273.post-14634851215611343252009-07-15T14:42:00.001-05:002009-07-15T14:43:16.910-05:00

Thanks Cheeky!

ETKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07079117807919253379noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19808273.post-31731669693596034042009-07-15T12:50:00.001-05:002009-07-15T12:50:37.058-05:00

having a REALLY hard time focusing and getting anything done.GRRRRRR

ETKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07079117807919253379noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19808273.post-2964725554352886032009-07-15T11:46:00.004-05:002009-07-15T12:02:49.323-05:00

Because I don't have time for a real, actual thought provoking, or thought-through post.Lucky you, you get this.Today someone said this to me (in response to being able to plan a meeting to look at new tile for our bathroom being like 2-3 weeks out): "Wow, i dont know how you keep up with your life...when do you get to relax and just vegg in your own place. Is traveling as much as you do tough on

ETKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07079117807919253379noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19808273.post-64030909888761481332009-07-14T10:11:00.001-05:002009-07-14T10:11:11.638-05:00

...that doesn't make me a cat lady, right?!??

ETKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07079117807919253379noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19808273.post-12252950843985218312009-07-13T11:46:00.001-05:002009-07-13T11:49:23.032-05:00

Thanks D-Mo, for reminding me how great this song is! It's on repeat in my car right now.(spoken:)Express yourself, dont repress yourself (repeat 4 times)Chorus:And Imnot sorry [Im not sorry]Its human nature [its human nature]And Im not sorry [Im not sorry]Im not your bitch dont hang your shit on me [its human nature]You wouldnt let me say the words I longed to sayYou didnt want to see life

ETKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07079117807919253379noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19808273.post-34857473904128058372009-07-13T10:26:00.003-05:002009-07-13T10:37:46.406-05:00

I took the first step. Which, to me, makes it one of the same old tired arguments.You know Jason and I are and have been in a fight right? For what seems like MONTHS now - probably a few weeks. It started all over Twitter. Yep, Twitter. But it just kind of brought to a head something I've been feeling for a while.I feel like he never makes time for me.I feel like he only makes time for me when he

ETKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07079117807919253379noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19808273.post-13463805094466995112009-07-02T16:24:00.001-05:002009-07-02T16:42:27.552-05:00

Haha Blog, I titled you like Facebook. I will preface what I am about to say by stating that I'm extremely stressed out by work right this second. It's not nearly as big a deal as it may seem when I type what I'm about to type. Seriously. It has absolutely zero impact on my day to day life. But most likely broughton by stress. So a while back I "loaned" the man who was once a long long time ago

ETKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07079117807919253379noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19808273.post-72699361869091840892009-06-27T10:57:00.002-05:002009-06-27T10:59:43.902-05:00

So........Jason and I are in a fight.How high school, right?I know.Bottom line - he really really really hurt my feelings, and I don't yet feel like even talking to him about it. So I just blew up at him over something related, but small. Duh.That's all I've got.

ETKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07079117807919253379noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19808273.post-54215684575428991472009-06-20T11:05:00.009-05:002009-06-24T12:40:57.127-05:00

Please note, this schedule has changed to accommodate Cheeky Monkey, Auntie K & THEO. :)Well, in short, I'm traveling almost every week between now and the middle of August for work. After that it should slow a *little* bit, like every other week. WTF?THEN, on top of that, almost every weekend is booked (maybe not completely booked, but something is scheduled for some part of the weekend)! Of

ETKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07079117807919253379noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19808273.post-87437770390144967042009-06-18T20:00:00.003-05:002009-06-18T20:01:41.496-05:00

been aggresively avoiding work for 2 straight hours now.I had popcorn and cinnamon rolls for dinner too. Thank goodness CuCu left those rolls here last Sunday, or I might have starved. Well, probably not but Baby sure wouldn't have had breakfast all week long.I do NOT WANT TO WORK, BUT I NEED TO.Ugh.I miss blogging and twitter and facebook this week (and the past month or so or however long it

ETKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07079117807919253379noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19808273.post-56015185418376786672009-06-18T10:02:00.003-05:002009-06-18T10:05:17.411-05:00

to be patient, especially because today my horoscope says this:Normally, it's not a challenge for you to manage others, even when they are being obstinate. Now, however, someone may be able to successfully justify his or her resistance to your authority. On the surface, the problem stems from others being stubborn, but their lack of cooperation is based on a deep belief that they have a better

ETKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07079117807919253379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19808273.post-60327259054366761032009-06-11T06:56:00.003-05:002009-06-11T06:56:59.226-05:00

I were to have another blog I probably would have posted on it today. Just now even.

ETKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07079117807919253379noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19808273.post-84420441045671107452009-06-07T10:18:00.003-05:002009-06-07T10:23:01.818-05:00

We (well, me and Baby) are skipping brunch today. I hate missing the fun time with good friends. I'll miss the mimosas for certain, and I'll probably be hungry until like 3 pm when I finally get around to foraging for food in the house, but here's what I will (hopefully?) get done:Work out (walk at least)Organize and upload photos to my mac, can you believe I haven't even taken these off the

ETKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07079117807919253379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19808273.post-4813726872548996352009-05-24T18:36:00.002-05:002009-05-24T18:39:19.912-05:00

'Cause I did this: There's more where that came from.....here.Also, Maddie's first birthday is today. My baby's all grown up! Still planning the big blow out. next weekend I'm thinking....Love, ETK & Tortured Cats

ETKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07079117807919253379noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19808273.post-76181374162088921862009-05-11T12:58:00.000-05:002009-05-11T17:57:12.858-05:00

This is where we spent much of our afternoon. Ahhhhhhhh vacation, I love you.

ETKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07079117807919253379noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19808273.post-27835742977134487182009-05-11T07:38:00.000-05:002009-05-11T13:20:52.352-05:00

This, darlings, us a gorgeous private beach that Baby and I claimed as our own today. No one around for miles. Perfect for a brief skinny dip or chunky dunk. Whichever you prefer.It was a haul, mind you. Baby and I got up at about 7 this morning and hit the road at 8 to make the 2 hr drive to get to a mile long ROUGH road that our car just barely made it down (we had to drive about 2 miles

ETKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07079117807919253379noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19808273.post-3205095136296637242009-05-10T08:37:00.002-05:002009-05-10T08:38:16.313-05:00

The second we landed, I realized I wouldn't wear like two-thirds of what I brought with me. Live and learn people, live and learn.Good thing I had Baby here to help me carry that heavy bitch!

ETKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07079117807919253379noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19808273.post-18161029244314989092009-05-10T08:22:00.004-05:002009-05-10T08:52:37.118-05:00

Well people, we took the tiniest plane EVER from MIA to N. Eleuthera airport. So small that it was 1 seat on each side, had no overhead storage and the pilot came back to give us the overview of how to work the emergency exits, then went and flew the plane. They also left the cockpit "door" (and by door, I mean curtain) open so we could see what was in front of us the whole time. Was quite an

ETKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07079117807919253379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19808273.post-65005600339555009522009-05-09T05:34:00.000-05:002009-05-09T05:35:52.612-05:00

For some reason we K's are bringing an awful lot of luggage to the Bahama/Key Largo. WTF?Sure one by is camera gear and another is snorkle gear/towels and stuff. Jeeze-o-pete!Maybe I'll write you a blog post during a flight or somethin'!!!

ETKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07079117807919253379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19808273.post-88934054532961902592009-05-07T20:01:00.002-05:002009-05-07T20:06:54.697-05:00

My friend Theo always greets me like that on IM. Even when I'm not around or too busy to even respond with an "OMG I CAN'T TALK RIGHT NOW!" I look forward to seeing a boo or two from him. :)He was out today so I didn't get squat. WTF? :) Theo! Come back!I have been working my ass off. I have much to say but no time to say it in, as usual. But wanna know why? Well, cause Baby and I are heading off

ETKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07079117807919253379noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19808273.post-71096103073814899832009-04-28T19:26:00.001-05:002009-04-28T19:27:04.311-05:00

I need to get some shit done, but I'm very very very busy replaying a scene in my head over and over.FUCK.

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That is all.

ETKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07079117807919253379noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19808273.post-68703465733823958122009-04-20T21:43:00.002-05:002009-04-20T21:51:54.079-05:00

I just had one of those nights where I feel so happy to have the girlfriends I have! It's been an up and down thing for me. Having girlfriends that I love this much. I'm way too old for the jealousy competitive crap of yore. :) Ha! Just used yore in a sentence. Anyway, seriously, i am way too fucking old for girlfriends that need to outdo me, or criticize me or be better than me or whatever it

ETKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07079117807919253379noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19808273.post-5627781442461819482009-04-18T09:53:00.004-05:002009-04-18T10:36:53.387-05:00

I'm trying to decide what to do today, but have already wasted a full hour playing on Facebook and Twitter. GAH!Anyway, here's the list of things I'd LOVE to get done, but that I know won't actually all get done (although, I do have tomorrow tooo......):Get car washed.Print photos for framing (and actually frame and hang!).Scan some more photos. I love this trip down memory lane.Do some work crap

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I just got this email from Pups with respect to our upcoming vacation to Key Largo, FL. Geesh, talk about competitive:According to the above results, the rental car route is most definitely the least expensive and most convenient way to go. That said, scheduling may be an issue. So, we have several options to think about:Alli and Pups pick up a rental car, hang out in Miami until ETK & Baby

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ETKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07079117807919253379noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19808273.post-52532912349847926742009-04-11T15:58:00.001-05:002009-04-11T15:58:52.512-05:00

This is what I did today. You?

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I didn't get to my other point in my last post.I think it's funny that these companies are spending any money on this crap. They could totally just ask me. :)

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So, we're in P'cola, right? Well, Kortay1 & C got here last night! Yay! M & Extraface will be here tonight! Yippee!K & C came in last night and we went out to dinner in Pensacola. It was a bit chilly, so I sure hope it warms up! It looks like the forecast says it'll warm up today but it's going to rain later in the afternoon. Baby told me that just because it says it'll rain in Pensacola, doesn't

ETKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07079117807919253379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19808273.post-15983840222720428102009-04-08T10:10:00.008-05:002009-04-08T10:59:47.641-05:00

You all KNOW how I feel about Delta. I fly them, but mainly because they are the only serious option I have to fly all the crazy places I have to go (AirTran is not a viable option for everywhere, just so you know. YET, anyway).So, check this shit:In-flight bathroom emergency leads to felony chargeI know, I know, I wasn't there. But have you SEEN how bitchy those flight attendants are these days?

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It's a secret.

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ETKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07079117807919253379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19808273.post-72179565944015461372009-04-07T08:13:00.001-05:002009-04-07T08:13:22.484-05:00

This is really cracking me up.

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So, finally. We've put together THE vacation. The next vacation. The one before Australia in August. This one, not so far away - in fact, just about a month away from today. YES.First, we're headed first to the Bahamas. To The Cove Eleuthera, that is. Where we will spend 4 nights and 4.5 days on the gorgeous pink sand beaches soaking up the sun and snorkeling. Maybe doing some celeb sightseeing

ETKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07079117807919253379noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19808273.post-5169629841773274732009-04-06T10:11:00.000-05:002009-04-06T10:12:16.815-05:00

I want this dress.

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I don't know why, but I love LOVE horoscopes. I mean, ya - I know they are whack, but come on! Sometimes they just fit perfectly in your life and NAIL IT IN THE FUCKING HEAD. Maybe they just play to my narcissism. Whatevs.Mine today?You take the long-term approach in nearly everything you do now. While others are working in the moment so they can get through the day, you are looking way down the

ETKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07079117807919253379noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19808273.post-71249129386239921982009-04-05T09:33:00.003-05:002009-04-05T09:36:02.254-05:00

So, I was just rereading some old posts and saw this as the first paragraph to one of my entries:First, before I continue, let me go ahead and let you know that if you intend to comment - please don't tell me how any of this is stupid or risky or any of that crap I already know. I am only looking for comfort here. If you don't have anything to say like "it'll be alright" or "that's exactly what

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Yo.What up, bitches? I so need to find time to catch up on my blogs. You know, like my stories. My blogs. I'm not there yet but I think I'm close.The last two weeks were a bitch, I won't lie. But I'm back! And doing some relaxin'!On my flight home I ran into some flight issues and didn't manage to make it to CDG's baby shower. I was very disappoinated about this! But, to be totally honest, I was

ETKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07079117807919253379noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19808273.post-39601233989332455542009-03-26T22:19:00.001-05:002009-03-26T22:19:51.882-05:00

I just got an email that the subject was "Baby got a haircut"How fucking adorable is he?

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Just popping in for a quickie.It's going. it's getting done and I certainly *hope* that we are impressing the pants off these people.This is a big deal and all my melodrama seems just that - melodramatic.All is well, I'm just doing what has to be done. I still want those people that need to do what needs to be done to do it without me having to push it but we'll see.I just planned a "remote work"

ETKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07079117807919253379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19808273.post-58529009592989142632009-03-23T16:30:00.001-05:002009-03-23T16:30:59.767-05:00

After being so horrible to Baby this weekend, look how he went and made me cry. Isn't he the best and me the worst?!???

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My horoscope for today speaks volumes to me:Day-by-day you become more certain about something you already knew. However, today you may stall in your movement toward finding balance and harmony. Temporarily, your obligations aren't necessarily supported by your current opinions. You believe one thing, yet can be required to do something that contradicts your core values. Ultimately, it may be

ETKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07079117807919253379noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19808273.post-40716870015930126082009-03-18T18:16:00.001-05:002009-03-18T18:17:47.700-05:00

that I'm tired?I have 2 min before I have to head out to dinner and just wanted to say hi. I'm actually TOTALLY making myself late as I type but I just wanted you all to know that I miss you.This shit better be worth it. Oh, I'm gonna get to meet Dilly!!!!!!!!!!!! HELL YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Love,ETK

ETKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07079117807919253379noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19808273.post-79713988415648757912009-03-12T20:17:00.004-05:002009-03-12T20:30:31.833-05:00

Seriously. I am desperately trying not to complain TOOO much but whoa. It's taking fucking forever. Plus, it's only gonna get worse for the next couple of weeks. I don't have time for lunch with favorite girlfriends. Or twitter. Or facebook. Or the kittehs. Or photography. Or hell, thinking even.Part of this is my own damn fault, so I shall not bitch too too much. I should have worked this past

ETKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07079117807919253379noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19808273.post-51834095323955847222009-03-09T07:32:00.001-05:002009-03-09T07:32:59.220-05:00

Obama overturning Bush's stem cell research federal fund limitations. ideology and science SHOULD be separate.That is all.

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So, I know, I'm a HUGE geek. But....every weekend, as you probably already know, my friends and I hit a brunch spot. We haven't really formalized it yet but basically it appears that we have some unwritten rules for how we select a place:A new place we haven't tried beforeMUST HAVE BOOZE (what is Sunday brunch without a mimosa or bloody mary, after all?)We go between 12:30 - 1, so that they are

ETKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07079117807919253379noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19808273.post-47270037343123579212009-03-06T20:58:00.000-05:002009-03-06T20:59:27.364-05:00

Fucking gorgeous today. Top down weather in the ATL!

ETKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07079117807919253379noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19808273.post-34157757228988424622009-03-05T21:28:00.002-05:002009-03-05T21:30:04.270-05:00

Kinda like Santa, but scarier.

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Hey Party People!It's snowing in the ATL. Check it.Despite this obvious threat to our safety and food supply, Baby and I ventured out this morning (nay, afternoon) to buy cat litter, Maddie's new easter dress (for church of course!) and attend brunch with our weekly brunch group. I mean, we didn't have orange juice for mimosas at home so we HAD to go out. Anyway, check out how freaking ADORABLE

ETKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07079117807919253379noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19808273.post-41385469155843674692009-02-27T14:17:00.003-05:002009-02-27T14:44:40.513-05:00

...how it is that Baby and I never seem to have any money. :)That's totally a lie. I understand it. We simply spend WAY too much money - food, drink, vacations, cats, and STUFF. But, it is kind of flabbergasting (is that a word?) the amount of money we manage to spend. I recall the good ol' grad school days. What was it I lived off of - like $1500/month? $1000/month? Something crazy like that?

ETKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07079117807919253379noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19808273.post-50294214169215273302009-02-21T17:44:00.001-05:002009-02-21T17:44:49.097-05:00

Hahahaha, isn't it funny? That crazy Maddie. Baby, that cats and I have had a PJ day today. it's been fabulous!

ETKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07079117807919253379noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19808273.post-60820301532268723872009-02-20T11:48:00.001-05:002009-02-20T11:48:31.444-05:00

We are so close to booking a trip to Mexico for 3/1-3/8. Woot!!!Baby just needs the OK from work and we are good to go.

ETKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07079117807919253379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19808273.post-85582958426147646612009-02-19T16:21:00.000-05:002009-02-19T16:22:07.854-05:00

I was grumpy this morning but actually booking our flight to Australia for August TOTALLY lifted my spirits! And (!) I got the husband's OK to book Mexico in March!YAY!!!! Now to decide on a location!Yippee!!!!!

ETKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07079117807919253379noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19808273.post-75802406042199606912009-02-18T23:04:00.002-05:002009-02-18T23:05:25.665-05:00

I love the way this email ends - it always makes me laugh - out loud, without the LOL.P.S. This doesn't mean that I forgive you for being out of town so much:)

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This evening, at the insistence of a friend, I reread an old email that I keep saved for special occasions. Usually when I'm down and just need a boost, but tonight, just because.There's this one sentence that just makes me so happy when I read it. So happy that someone just gets me. It's really what I want to be as a friend, as your friend. And what I want you to realize that I want as your

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And....I'm off. Heading to the PHL again. I was supposed to be on a 3pm flight mainly so I could meet up with peeps for dinner but that shit just didn't happen.So I missed my upgraded flight and was facing horrible back of the plane seating in a miserable middle seat. Luckily I got upgraded 'cause I have mucho work to do in flight. And much vodka to drink.This is going to be a quick trip

ETKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07079117807919253379noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19808273.post-75082267684799326342009-02-16T14:18:00.003-05:002009-02-16T15:21:42.635-05:00

This meme is going around facebook...so I'm cheating. Just published there AND here. How's that?The Bucket List. Place an X by all the things you've done and remove the X from the ones you have not, then send it/tag to your friends (including me).(To do this, go to “notes” under tabs on your profile page, paste these instructions in the body of the note, do the list and tag 25 people (in the

ETKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07079117807919253379noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19808273.post-77056836703957676902009-02-16T07:55:00.001-05:002009-02-16T07:55:23.707-05:00

I blatantly ripped that title off of M's blog.Baby, T and I had dinner at Desta last night and it was sooooooo yummy.

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Seriously?Walking Maddie - yes, I might be a little crazy. It's fine, really.We Want to Be Molly - and a bit of a stalker.Maddie Helps with the Laundry - freaking ADORABLE! Every single time I do laundry, she "helps".Chaderson demonstrates what we do:type on a computerandfly away.Oh, and in this one, I think he's doing the hula or something.(the last three pictures courtesy of Kettle One Vodka)

ETKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07079117807919253379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19808273.post-56639385982979379662009-02-16T07:23:00.004-05:002009-02-16T07:43:20.600-05:00

Hola Peeps!Wow, how in the HELL is it Monday again? I have been so very very heads down busy the past couple of weeks with work. This last week I worked until about 2 am each and every night. Even staying in the office that late one night! Luckily, I had Chaderson with me. I would never stay in our creepy ass office by myself that late. I did stay pretty late Friday - but only because Friday

ETKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07079117807919253379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19808273.post-10282392271968258672009-02-10T22:38:00.001-05:002009-02-10T22:40:24.061-05:00

I was scolded today (not really, more like gently nudged by B) to update my blog photo as it was too depressing.So, there. Done.It also clearly illustrated that I have GOT to get out and take more photos. I couldn't find ANYTHING recent that I wanted to use. This is from the same trip as the LAST DAMN photo back in SEPTEMBER.Anyway, consider this a call to arms - M & C. You gotta go out with me.

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That I can automatically email you whenever I post a new blog entry? I didn't even KNOW that this was possible! I'm such a dork, but lovely M instructed me on how to do this. **by the way, M's blog is invite only, but you should totally ask her to put you on the list. If you want to - and you don't know her email address, just let me know and I can hook you guys up. She'd love to have you! :)

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You know, the ones you make where you tell each other you won't go to bed mad ever?I read that on someone's Facebook 25 things the other day (that they hadn't done it in like 25 years or something) and it made me a little sad. 3.5 years in and we've already been to bed mad at least 4 times. Tonight, shall be yet another. At least instead of crying myself to sleep I'm revolting and have decided to

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