Body Basics.
001. How tall are you?: 5'4"
002. Are you happy with your height?: I'm average. I like being average.
003. How much do you weigh?: Well, pay attention to my little weight ticker. But the actually weight will not be revealed.
004. Are you happy with your weight?: Content? Sure. Happy or satisfied? No.
005. What's your BMI? According to the BMI Chart, I weight too much for my height.
006. Are you at a healthy weight?: Nope, see above.
007. Did you ever have some type of eating disorder?: Well, if you consider following a diet an eating disorder, then yes. But I like food too much to not eat. Throwing up is gross. And I can't remember to take a pill for the life of me. So I think I'm safe.
008. Are you one of those people who can eat ANYTHING and never get fat?: HA!
009. How old are you?: 27 and holding.
010. Do you look your age?: I get different answers from different people. Most think I look younger...
General Health.
021. Does any disease run in your family?: Sure. Doesn't every family carry one?
022. When was your last doctor's appointment?: June.
023. When was your last gyno appointment?: December. Cyst check up in June though.
024. Are you due for any shots?: Ick, no.
025. Are you allergic to anything? Grasses, weeds, pollens, work.
026. Do you have allergies?: What's the point of this question? Wasn't I just asked the same thing?
027. Do you have asthma?: Nope
028. Do you take a vitamin daily?: If I remember, yes. Chewable multi vitamin.
029. Ever broke a bone?: Pinky toe, and pinky finger.
030. Ever got surgery?: Yep.
Oral health.
031. When was your last dentist appointment?: June.
032. Do you have braces? If so, what colors? Yep. Depended on the time of the year or holiday. Duh!
033. If you have braces, do you need to wear rubber bands?: No longer.
034. Ever got a cavity drilled?: All the sudden I have a surplus of them.
035. Ever got a root canal?: No, and hope to never have one.
036. Did you still feel pain even though you were on novacaine?: Not pain, but definitely can feel something.
037. What toothpaste do you use?: Minty, teeth whitening kind
038. How long do you keep a toothbrush before getting rid of it?: The recommended 6 months.
039. How often do you brush your teeth?: At least once a day.
040. Do you use mouth wash? If so, what kind? When I remember. Can't remember what kind though.
Eyes.
041. Do you have perfect vision?: Ha, no!
042. Do you have glasses or contacts?: Yes, both.
043. Do you sit too close to the computer and/or television?: Probably.
044. Ever stare at the sun and then see weird shapes?: Honestly, who stares at the sun?
045. If you wear glasses/contacts, can you see without them?: Barely.
046. Do you know anyone with perfect eyesight?: I'm sure I do.
047. What color are your eyes?: Green.
048. If you have contacts, are they colored?: Nope.
049. Do you look dorky with glasses?: I don't know, you tell me.
050. If you have dark eyes, do you carry the recessive gene for blue/green eyes?: I am the recessive gene, so yes.
Physical health.
051. How many pull-ups can you do?: In what time frame?
052. How many push-ups can you do?: Quite a bit.
053. Are you good at gym?: I hate the gym.
054. Can you run fast and long?: Not with my short legs and big boobs.
055. Do you get cramps after running too long?: Yes.
056. Can you run the mile without stopping?: Haven't tried in a long time.
057. What was your best cross-country time?: Can't remember. Only did cross country for one season. Blah!
058. Do you make up excuses to get out of gym?: No, just didn't try as hard.
059. Do you play any sports?: Not right now.
060. If not, why?: No one to play with...
Hair.
061. How long is your hair?: Mid, soon to be shorter
062. Do you have bangs?: Nope.
063. When was your last haircut?: June/July. Have another one on Thursday.
064. What do you do to your hair in the morning?: Depends how I had it before I went to bed. I have temperamental hair!
065. Do you straighten/curl/whatever your hair or do you wear it natural?:
Natural = curly/wavy. So I wear it all of the ways mentioned above.
066. Do you wear your hair up or down most of the time?: Down
067. Do you have any split ends?: Most likely lots of them.
068. Do you cut your own hair?: Um, no. I'd probably end up having to shave it from messing it up so bad.
069. What was your worst haircut?: Toss up between beginning of my Senior year in HS or a few years ago when I chopped it all off. Bad idea.
071. Ever have a bob haircut?: It's been awhile.
Miscellaneous; This or That.
071. Pads or tampons?: What kind of question is this, seriously!?!?
072. Glasses or contacts?: Both
073. Skinny or curvy?: Hourglass
074. Light eyes or dark eyes?: Medium
075. Tan or pale?: Medium
076. Shaving or natural?: Shave
077. Curly or straight hair?: Curly/Wavy
078. Frizzy or managable hair?: Frizzy, but manageable most of the time.
079. Tall or short?: Average
080. Long or short nails?: Short. I end up chewing them off.
Monday, October 15, 2007
A time to grieve
Today, after many months of pain and suffering, my Nana passed away. I feel blessed that I had the opportunity to say goodbye yesterday, as did most of the rest of my family. My Aunt from Hawaii was here about a week ago, and got to spend time with her. After Nana had asking for my Uncle for the past week, he finally came down today to say goodbye also. Within 2 minutes of him being in the room she had gone on to heaven. Isn't it just amazing that in her semi-conscious state she still knew that he was in the room and that it was time. I'm glad that she is no longer suffering and is eternally resting.
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Live it up Tahoe Style!
Ok, so I'm finally getting around to posting a blog about my Tahoe weekend, celebrating Rylen's last few weeks as a single woman. I can best tell you about my weekend with pictures :)
(*Disclaimer, it was the weekend of boobs for me...)
Friday most of us took the day off from work so we could get up there early, miss traffic and relax before our evening plans. After getting to the cabin and unloading the car we hopped online (yep, the cabin had wifi!) to search restaurants for our Friday night dinner.
We made our plans, cleaned up and dolled up, and decided to have a pre-going out drink.
And then 4 (out of the soon to be 6 of us) headed out to Hard Rock Cafe for dinner and the start of drinks. We started it off with shots then a round of drinks for all!
After dinner, we made our way to the Piano Bar and we put on our dancing shoes and cut a big ol' rug. We sang, we danced, we drank. And then our 4 became 5 with the arrival of Kim from Colorado.
We made friends with the DJ, Al. He had a thing for me... :)
After a late night we headed back to the cabin and called it a night. Saturday morning Sarah arrived from Sacramento. We got dressed and ready and headed out to shop, have lunch, and get tattoos, well almost. Yes, that's right, I was *this* close to getting a tattoo, but the wait was too long and I didn't have a good picture of what I wanted. We then decided to go take pictures by the lake and then go back to the cabin so Rylen could open her presents and relax.
Rylen received some, um, toys to play with. As well as some stuff for Jim. We all snacked some, napped some, then cleaned up and dolled up for another night out on the Tahoe Strip. We headed to Cabo Wabo for dinner, tequila, and a free pitcher of margaritas!
Pretty much the rest of the night we were at the piano bar again. Again we danced, we drank, we sang along with the songs. Some had sugar poured out them by the bartender. We signed bachelor party boob shirts. We wore boas. We got feathers all over the place. We had a grand time! (and quite honestly, there are too many good pictures to choose from of all the dancing)
So now, with only 2 days before THE wedding, we're not going to be celebrating Rylen's singledom, but her marriage and their future. Here's to you Neen!
(*Disclaimer, it was the weekend of boobs for me...)
Friday most of us took the day off from work so we could get up there early, miss traffic and relax before our evening plans. After getting to the cabin and unloading the car we hopped online (yep, the cabin had wifi!) to search restaurants for our Friday night dinner. 
We made our plans, cleaned up and dolled up, and decided to have a pre-going out drink.
And then 4 (out of the soon to be 6 of us) headed out to Hard Rock Cafe for dinner and the start of drinks. We started it off with shots then a round of drinks for all!
After dinner, we made our way to the Piano Bar and we put on our dancing shoes and cut a big ol' rug. We sang, we danced, we drank. And then our 4 became 5 with the arrival of Kim from Colorado.
We made friends with the DJ, Al. He had a thing for me... :)
After a late night we headed back to the cabin and called it a night. Saturday morning Sarah arrived from Sacramento. We got dressed and ready and headed out to shop, have lunch, and get tattoos, well almost. Yes, that's right, I was *this* close to getting a tattoo, but the wait was too long and I didn't have a good picture of what I wanted. We then decided to go take pictures by the lake and then go back to the cabin so Rylen could open her presents and relax.
Rylen received some, um, toys to play with. As well as some stuff for Jim. We all snacked some, napped some, then cleaned up and dolled up for another night out on the Tahoe Strip. We headed to Cabo Wabo for dinner, tequila, and a free pitcher of margaritas!
Pretty much the rest of the night we were at the piano bar again. Again we danced, we drank, we sang along with the songs. Some had sugar poured out them by the bartender. We signed bachelor party boob shirts. We wore boas. We got feathers all over the place. We had a grand time! (and quite honestly, there are too many good pictures to choose from of all the dancing)
So now, with only 2 days before THE wedding, we're not going to be celebrating Rylen's singledom, but her marriage and their future. Here's to you Neen!
Monday, October 8, 2007
One Year
♥JANUARY♥
1. Who kissed you on new years?
I didn't kiss anyone :( Let's pray for this 2008!
2. Did you have a New Year's Resolution this year?
I made a resolution to make monthly resolutions. Kapish?
3. Does it snow where you live?
No very often. But it does sometimes.
4. Do you like hot chocolate?
Oh yea. 'Specially with some peppermint schnapps and mini marshmallows. Oh, and you have to stir it with a candy cane. Trust me!
5. Did you go to Times Square to watch the ball drop?
No. Didn't even watch it on TV. Some year I'd like to go somewhere big for New Year's Eve.
♥FEBRUARY♥
1. Who was your Valentine?
I hid in a hole on Valentines Day.
2. When you were little did you buy Valentine's for the whole class?
Heck yea!
3. Do you care if the groundhog sees its shadow or not?
I haven't studied the statistics to see if the fortune telling groundhog can really tell if winter will be longer or not.
4. What did you receive for Valentines Day?
Nothing. No one could find me because I was hiding.
5. What did you give for Valentine's Day?
See above.
♥MARCH♥
1. Are you Irish?
A little bit, yes.
2.Do you like corned beef and cabbage?
Corned beef yes, cabbage no. I can smell what it does to people. No thanks!
3. What did you do for St. Patty's Day in 2007?
I can't remember... I took the puppies to get their shots. It was Jim's birthday. That's all my calendar tells me.
4. Are you happy when winter is pretty much over?
Pretty much, yea.
♥APRIL♥
1. Do you like the rain?
I LOVE the rain! Of course we didn't get a lot of it this year :(
2. Did you play an April fool's joke on anyone this year?
I suck at playing jokes. I can't keep a straight face.
3. Do you get tons of candy for easter?
Just a big See's Bordeaux egg shaped chocolate and some of those malt egg things.
4. Do you celebrate 4/20?
Do I look like someone that celebrates 4/20?!?! Seriously!
5. Do you love the month of April?
I don't "love" it, but it's a good month.
♥MAY♥
1. What is your favorite flower?
Blue hydrangeas!
3. Finish the phrase "April showers...":
bring May flowers
4. Do you celebrate May 16th: National Piercing Day?
No, I celebrate the day 2 days before :)
5. Is May anything special to you?
YES! Lots happens in that month. My birthday, Mom's day (sometimes on my birthday), Dad's birthday, did I mention my birthday?
♥JUNE♥
1. What year did/will you graduate from high school?
1998, 10 year reunion coming up!
2. Did you do anything fun during this Month?
Sure I did... but don't ask what they were.
3. Have a favorite baseball team?
I'm a Giants fan, but I don't watch the sport. Yea, I know.
♥JULY♥
1. What did you do on the 4th of July?
BBQ at my house, skipped out on fireworks because it was too hot to get out of the pool.
2. Did you go to the fireworks?
See above
3. Did you blast the A/C all day?
I don't pay the power bill, so I can't control the A/C. So I got out of the house a lot and went to A/C.
♥AUGUST♥
1. Are you doing anything special at the end of your summer?
I did lots of stuff throughout the summer. All of it was fun and special.
2. What was your favorite summer memory of '07?
So far, the weekend in Tahoe!
3. Did you have a sunburn?
I got a little red, but never burned or peeled.
4. Did you go to the pool a lot?
This summer, yes!
♥SEPTEMBER♥
1. Will you be attending college/school?
No, all done with that phase of my life.
2. Do you like fall better than summer?
I like the weather change in the fall.
3. Plan on anything to happen this month?
I went to Tahoe. Went to A wedding. Other things happened too.
♥OCTOBER♥
1. What was your last Halloween costume?
Ummmmm.... I plead the fifth, I didn't wear one.
2. What is your favorite candy?
All of it :)
3. What is your favorite thing about this month?
Well, Rylen's wedding (this year), and Oktoberfest (every year).
♥NOVEMBER♥
1. Whose house do you go to for Thanksgiving?
Everyone comes to my parent's house.
2. What are you thankful for?
Family, Friends, Freedom, etc.
3. Do you love stuffing?
Mashed potatoes and stuffing, yum my favorite.
♥DECEMBER♥
1. Do you celebrate Christmas?
The birth of my Savior, yes.
2. Have you ever been kissed under the mistletoe?
I think I have. But it's been so long :(
3. Get anything special last year?
I was given a small delicate cross necklace with a little diamond on it.
4. What do you want this year?
A KitchenAid. Better yet, a completed house to move into.
5. What do you love most about December?
The day off from work. This year I'll be going to NY also.
Now tell me the "12 Months About Me!"
1. Who kissed you on new years?
I didn't kiss anyone :( Let's pray for this 2008!
2. Did you have a New Year's Resolution this year?
I made a resolution to make monthly resolutions. Kapish?
3. Does it snow where you live?
No very often. But it does sometimes.
4. Do you like hot chocolate?
Oh yea. 'Specially with some peppermint schnapps and mini marshmallows. Oh, and you have to stir it with a candy cane. Trust me!
5. Did you go to Times Square to watch the ball drop?
No. Didn't even watch it on TV. Some year I'd like to go somewhere big for New Year's Eve.
♥FEBRUARY♥
1. Who was your Valentine?
I hid in a hole on Valentines Day.
2. When you were little did you buy Valentine's for the whole class?
Heck yea!
3. Do you care if the groundhog sees its shadow or not?
I haven't studied the statistics to see if the fortune telling groundhog can really tell if winter will be longer or not.
4. What did you receive for Valentines Day?
Nothing. No one could find me because I was hiding.
5. What did you give for Valentine's Day?
See above.
♥MARCH♥
1. Are you Irish?
A little bit, yes.
2.Do you like corned beef and cabbage?
Corned beef yes, cabbage no. I can smell what it does to people. No thanks!
3. What did you do for St. Patty's Day in 2007?
I can't remember... I took the puppies to get their shots. It was Jim's birthday. That's all my calendar tells me.
4. Are you happy when winter is pretty much over?
Pretty much, yea.
♥APRIL♥
1. Do you like the rain?
I LOVE the rain! Of course we didn't get a lot of it this year :(
2. Did you play an April fool's joke on anyone this year?
I suck at playing jokes. I can't keep a straight face.
3. Do you get tons of candy for easter?
Just a big See's Bordeaux egg shaped chocolate and some of those malt egg things.
4. Do you celebrate 4/20?
Do I look like someone that celebrates 4/20?!?! Seriously!
5. Do you love the month of April?
I don't "love" it, but it's a good month.
♥MAY♥
1. What is your favorite flower?
Blue hydrangeas!
3. Finish the phrase "April showers...":
bring May flowers
4. Do you celebrate May 16th: National Piercing Day?
No, I celebrate the day 2 days before :)
5. Is May anything special to you?
YES! Lots happens in that month. My birthday, Mom's day (sometimes on my birthday), Dad's birthday, did I mention my birthday?
♥JUNE♥
1. What year did/will you graduate from high school?
1998, 10 year reunion coming up!
2. Did you do anything fun during this Month?
Sure I did... but don't ask what they were.
3. Have a favorite baseball team?
I'm a Giants fan, but I don't watch the sport. Yea, I know.
♥JULY♥
1. What did you do on the 4th of July?
BBQ at my house, skipped out on fireworks because it was too hot to get out of the pool.
2. Did you go to the fireworks?
See above
3. Did you blast the A/C all day?
I don't pay the power bill, so I can't control the A/C. So I got out of the house a lot and went to A/C.
♥AUGUST♥
1. Are you doing anything special at the end of your summer?
I did lots of stuff throughout the summer. All of it was fun and special.
2. What was your favorite summer memory of '07?
So far, the weekend in Tahoe!
3. Did you have a sunburn?
I got a little red, but never burned or peeled.
4. Did you go to the pool a lot?
This summer, yes!
♥SEPTEMBER♥
1. Will you be attending college/school?
No, all done with that phase of my life.
2. Do you like fall better than summer?
I like the weather change in the fall.
3. Plan on anything to happen this month?
I went to Tahoe. Went to A wedding. Other things happened too.
♥OCTOBER♥
1. What was your last Halloween costume?
Ummmmm.... I plead the fifth, I didn't wear one.
2. What is your favorite candy?
All of it :)
3. What is your favorite thing about this month?
Well, Rylen's wedding (this year), and Oktoberfest (every year).
♥NOVEMBER♥
1. Whose house do you go to for Thanksgiving?
Everyone comes to my parent's house.
2. What are you thankful for?
Family, Friends, Freedom, etc.
3. Do you love stuffing?
Mashed potatoes and stuffing, yum my favorite.
♥DECEMBER♥
1. Do you celebrate Christmas?
The birth of my Savior, yes.
2. Have you ever been kissed under the mistletoe?
I think I have. But it's been so long :(
3. Get anything special last year?
I was given a small delicate cross necklace with a little diamond on it.
4. What do you want this year?
A KitchenAid. Better yet, a completed house to move into.
5. What do you love most about December?
The day off from work. This year I'll be going to NY also.
Now tell me the "12 Months About Me!"
Friday, October 5, 2007
Bring on October!
Here comes the busy month of October. Who'd have thought October of all months would be busy. So my resolutions are:
1. Continute to try to actively seek God in my day to day life, worshiping Him and bring Him glory. Being like Jesus to people.
2. No point trying to lose 35 pounds in the next 8 days for the wedding. But I can work on losing weight for my own quality of life. So it's time to change my eating habits by eating the daily recommended amount of fruits and veggies every day. Baby steps...
3. Go somewhere at least an hour away from home! Possibly camping at the best place to camp at the end of the month.
4. Find someone that can refinish furniture. I have a dining room set (table, chairs, and hutch) that all need to be refinished to remove scratches and stained a darker color. I'd do it myself, but there are too many curves to deal with, plus I don't have somewhere covered to do it right now.
5. Exercise - walk, Bosu ball, jump rope...
6. Have at least one major thing completed on the house. To have all base boards sanded and walls cleaned (for now).
7. Do something BOLD or DARING! Hummmm....I have some ideas.... Probably not the wisest or cleanest thoughts... Muahahaha...
8. Make it to IKEA to purchase couch and entertainment unit for house.
9. Have the best darn Oktoberfest yet!
10. Dance my little heart out at Rylen and Jim's wedding!
1. Continute to try to actively seek God in my day to day life, worshiping Him and bring Him glory. Being like Jesus to people.
2. No point trying to lose 35 pounds in the next 8 days for the wedding. But I can work on losing weight for my own quality of life. So it's time to change my eating habits by eating the daily recommended amount of fruits and veggies every day. Baby steps...
3. Go somewhere at least an hour away from home! Possibly camping at the best place to camp at the end of the month.
4. Find someone that can refinish furniture. I have a dining room set (table, chairs, and hutch) that all need to be refinished to remove scratches and stained a darker color. I'd do it myself, but there are too many curves to deal with, plus I don't have somewhere covered to do it right now.
5. Exercise - walk, Bosu ball, jump rope...
6. Have at least one major thing completed on the house. To have all base boards sanded and walls cleaned (for now).
7. Do something BOLD or DARING! Hummmm....I have some ideas.... Probably not the wisest or cleanest thoughts... Muahahaha...
8. Make it to IKEA to purchase couch and entertainment unit for house.
9. Have the best darn Oktoberfest yet!
10. Dance my little heart out at Rylen and Jim's wedding!
Adios Septembre
September's Resolutions Results...
1. Actively seek God in my day to day life, worshiping Him and bring Him glory. Being like Jesus to people. Hold me accountable, please.
I suck at this one. I need help. At least Bible Study started back up this past week.
2. Change my eatting habits. By doing this it'll be easier to losing weight. There are only 35 days until the wedding that I'm in. I know I can do this!
Ok, so I think I'm eating better as far as less calories. But now it's time to start focusing on eating proper low calorie foods. You know, that 5 servings of veggies a day.
3. Go somewhere at least an hour away from home - Tahoe here I come!
Woot Woot! That was one of the best darn weekends all summer. I know, you haven't seen pictures yet. Hummm...What happens in Tahoe stays in Tahoe...? I'll find some appropriate ones to post for you.
4. Quit rewarding myself with food. Time to reward myself with something different. A pedicure, manicure, new shirt, or purse, or whatever (and I'm making enough money to do that and not worry too much now!).
How about I didn't really reward myself with much of anything... I took the money saving route.
5. Exercise. Swim, walk, Bosu ball, anything! I found that Pilates makes me sore = working muscles that need to be worked. Time to do that more often.
I did pilates a number of times in September with Rylen. I didn't throw a hammer around as much as last month.
6. Have at least one major thing completed on the house. Attempt to have bathroom partially done.
So, we have windows. Did we have new windows last month? I can't remember. But now we do. Things are at a bit of financial stand still. Not from lack of funds, more of an appraisal stand point... More on that later.
7. Do something BOLD or DARING!
Ok, so I was *this* close to getting a little tattoo while in Tahoe...
8. Purchase couch for house.
Yea, never made it to IKEA. But the money is set aside in savings just for it.
9. Start tanning again. I can't be a white bridesmaid...
I'm well on my way of being a brown bug. No more whiteness.
1. Actively seek God in my day to day life, worshiping Him and bring Him glory. Being like Jesus to people. Hold me accountable, please.
I suck at this one. I need help. At least Bible Study started back up this past week.
2. Change my eatting habits. By doing this it'll be easier to losing weight. There are only 35 days until the wedding that I'm in. I know I can do this!
Ok, so I think I'm eating better as far as less calories. But now it's time to start focusing on eating proper low calorie foods. You know, that 5 servings of veggies a day.
3. Go somewhere at least an hour away from home - Tahoe here I come!
Woot Woot! That was one of the best darn weekends all summer. I know, you haven't seen pictures yet. Hummm...What happens in Tahoe stays in Tahoe...? I'll find some appropriate ones to post for you.
4. Quit rewarding myself with food. Time to reward myself with something different. A pedicure, manicure, new shirt, or purse, or whatever (and I'm making enough money to do that and not worry too much now!).
How about I didn't really reward myself with much of anything... I took the money saving route.
5. Exercise. Swim, walk, Bosu ball, anything! I found that Pilates makes me sore = working muscles that need to be worked. Time to do that more often.
I did pilates a number of times in September with Rylen. I didn't throw a hammer around as much as last month.
6. Have at least one major thing completed on the house. Attempt to have bathroom partially done.
So, we have windows. Did we have new windows last month? I can't remember. But now we do. Things are at a bit of financial stand still. Not from lack of funds, more of an appraisal stand point... More on that later.
7. Do something BOLD or DARING!
Ok, so I was *this* close to getting a little tattoo while in Tahoe...
8. Purchase couch for house.
Yea, never made it to IKEA. But the money is set aside in savings just for it.
9. Start tanning again. I can't be a white bridesmaid...
I'm well on my way of being a brown bug. No more whiteness.
Monday, October 1, 2007
House Sitting
So I am currently house sitting. I'm house sitting for family friends that own probably one of the largest homes in Hilmar. So I'm out here, 6 miles from civilization all by myself. It's very quiet and kinda erie. So here's a questions for you. Have you ever seen a stuffed Hippo head? In case you haven't I can tell you where to find one. Down in the wine cellar. Yes, there is a stuffed hippo head in the wine cellar. Where else would you put it silly?
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
In Memory...
An odd thing happened last week. My Uncle Malcolm (uncle by marriage) posted a bulletin on myspace.com through his nephew's site. It was a plead. Apparently, Sam had been missing for 72 hours and his family didn't know of his where abouts. Knowing Sam is an avid cyclist, hiker and photographer I figured that he must be out doing just that. So I said a little prayer. Today I wondered, hum, I wonder how Sam is, if anyone has found out where he had been. Unfortunately, Sam McFarlane was found, just not in the condition that his family was praying for. Wednesday, September 19th, Sam McFarlane (my cousin by marriage) was found dead in a ravine in New Mexico. This is extremely tragic. And I will forever remember the time that I was able to hang with and get to know him while visiting my aunt and uncle a few years ago in Santa Fe.
Below is his obituary as printed in the Albuquerque Journal:
Obituary for MCFARLANE
Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Monday September 24, 2007
Samuel Sanders McFarlane, 27, a resident of Albuquerque and graduate student at UNM in Photography and an avid cyclist, went home with Jesus on Wednesday, September 19, 2007. He is survived by his parents, Graham and Lee McFarlane of Dallas; brothers, Joshua Jemison McFarlane and wife, Emma of Memphis, TN and Benjamin Williams McFarlane and wife, Jill of Kalispell, MT; nieces, Violet Kathleen McFarlane, Eve Leeann McFarlane; nephew, Josiah Benjamin McFarlane; grandparents, Eva and Bill Jemison, Jr. of Memphis, TN; aunts and uncles, Gay and Mike Rhodes, Julie and Bill Jemison III, Jan and Roger Possner, Bonnie Rivers, Cheryl and Don Bartlett, Carla and Raymond Roy, and Megan and Malcom McFarlane; and many cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Frances and John McFarlane of Atlanta, GA. We grieve at the loss of our beautiful Samuel, but we are assured he is in the arms of Jesus having passed over the Crystal River and upward into the Celestial City. He was such a light. He loved beauty, the mountains, his brothers, his friends. He was a gentle soul who portrayed creative majesty and love in the brilliant way of photography. He was so gifted but too tender for this world. We picture him dancing with Jesus, never more alive, never more home, never more happy. He would want to tell you to never give up hope, life is fragile, life is precious, and there is always joy in the morning. He was a precious son whose name Samuel means, "Heard of God." Truly God has heard our prayers for Samuel and we who live with the joy and expectant hope of saving faith in Jesus Christ our Lord are looking forward to being with Samuel again in the City of God. Services will be held on Monday, September 24, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at French Mortuary - Lomas Blvd. NE, 10500 Lomas NE. The family would love to see and welcome as many members of his University of New Mexico community as can attend. Interment in the mountains is expected to follow. French Mortuary, Inc. 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 505.275.3500 www.frenchmortuary.com
If you are interested in viewing some of Sam's photography please stop by his website at www.sammcfarlane.com.
Please pray for peace and healing for the McFarlane family during this hard time.
Below is his obituary as printed in the Albuquerque Journal:
Obituary for MCFARLANE
Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Monday September 24, 2007
Samuel Sanders McFarlane, 27, a resident of Albuquerque and graduate student at UNM in Photography and an avid cyclist, went home with Jesus on Wednesday, September 19, 2007. He is survived by his parents, Graham and Lee McFarlane of Dallas; brothers, Joshua Jemison McFarlane and wife, Emma of Memphis, TN and Benjamin Williams McFarlane and wife, Jill of Kalispell, MT; nieces, Violet Kathleen McFarlane, Eve Leeann McFarlane; nephew, Josiah Benjamin McFarlane; grandparents, Eva and Bill Jemison, Jr. of Memphis, TN; aunts and uncles, Gay and Mike Rhodes, Julie and Bill Jemison III, Jan and Roger Possner, Bonnie Rivers, Cheryl and Don Bartlett, Carla and Raymond Roy, and Megan and Malcom McFarlane; and many cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Frances and John McFarlane of Atlanta, GA. We grieve at the loss of our beautiful Samuel, but we are assured he is in the arms of Jesus having passed over the Crystal River and upward into the Celestial City. He was such a light. He loved beauty, the mountains, his brothers, his friends. He was a gentle soul who portrayed creative majesty and love in the brilliant way of photography. He was so gifted but too tender for this world. We picture him dancing with Jesus, never more alive, never more home, never more happy. He would want to tell you to never give up hope, life is fragile, life is precious, and there is always joy in the morning. He was a precious son whose name Samuel means, "Heard of God." Truly God has heard our prayers for Samuel and we who live with the joy and expectant hope of saving faith in Jesus Christ our Lord are looking forward to being with Samuel again in the City of God. Services will be held on Monday, September 24, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at French Mortuary - Lomas Blvd. NE, 10500 Lomas NE. The family would love to see and welcome as many members of his University of New Mexico community as can attend. Interment in the mountains is expected to follow. French Mortuary, Inc. 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 505.275.3500 www.frenchmortuary.com
If you are interested in viewing some of Sam's photography please stop by his website at www.sammcfarlane.com.
Please pray for peace and healing for the McFarlane family during this hard time.
Honore Wedding
On September 15th I attended a wedding. A very hotie, totie wedding held in my home town. The groom was a classmate of mine, and his family are good family friends. Here are a few pictures for you. Sorry, none are of the bride and groom...
Me before hand.
(Hilmar) Cheese display. Yummmm...cheese...
My and my BFF. She's getting married in 2 1/2 weeks!
My BFF and her Fiance!
Me before hand.
(Hilmar) Cheese display. Yummmm...cheese...
My and my BFF. She's getting married in 2 1/2 weeks!
My BFF and her Fiance!
Monday, September 24, 2007
House Update
Update on the house for you with pictures!...
1. The kitchen is completely gutted. Well, except for the dishwasher that is bolted to the floor. Here is a picture of the before.
2. The bathroom is completely gutted. Even the spot where the medicine cabinet sits in the wall.
3. The doors that are propped against the wall in the living room are now hung with care.
4. The lone chest sitting in the middle of the living room has been cleaned up and stained and painted.
5. All of the windows have been replaced.
Ok, so I don't have current up-to-date photos, but I will. Camera battery died though :(
1. The kitchen is completely gutted. Well, except for the dishwasher that is bolted to the floor. Here is a picture of the before.
2. The bathroom is completely gutted. Even the spot where the medicine cabinet sits in the wall.
3. The doors that are propped against the wall in the living room are now hung with care.
4. The lone chest sitting in the middle of the living room has been cleaned up and stained and painted.
5. All of the windows have been replaced.
Ok, so I don't have current up-to-date photos, but I will. Camera battery died though :(
Thursday, September 20, 2007
On the road again
Today I pack. Tomorrow I travel to Lake Tahoe. Yeah!
If you need to find me, I'll be staying in this cabin:
But I'm guessing if it's urgent the cell phone would be a better option.
Please pray for safe travel. Safe bachelorette party celebrating. Good weather (it's supposed to be in the 60's all weekend with some raining). And good times had by all.
If you need to find me, I'll be staying in this cabin:
But I'm guessing if it's urgent the cell phone would be a better option.
Please pray for safe travel. Safe bachelorette party celebrating. Good weather (it's supposed to be in the 60's all weekend with some raining). And good times had by all.
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Is red the new yellow?
This is a typical scenario that I've witnessed lately:
I'm driving in town, going from here to there. Having a red stop light I, as the law abiding citizen, stop. My light turns green. Green means go, right? Wrong. I've got to wait because vehicles decided to just blow right through their red light.
How does that happen? What makes a person think it's ok to throw caution to the wind and risk their life, and others, and run a light? Honestly! This situation happens to me daily. I know darn well that if I decided go through a light like that a cop would caught me and hand me a fat ticket. So where are the cops for all the rest of these goons? Why is everyone in such a hurry that they can't wait the few extra minutes at a light?
So this is how it apparently looks now:
Green = stop a little longer
Yellow = goes fast
Red = Go, go, go
I'm driving in town, going from here to there. Having a red stop light I, as the law abiding citizen, stop. My light turns green. Green means go, right? Wrong. I've got to wait because vehicles decided to just blow right through their red light.
How does that happen? What makes a person think it's ok to throw caution to the wind and risk their life, and others, and run a light? Honestly! This situation happens to me daily. I know darn well that if I decided go through a light like that a cop would caught me and hand me a fat ticket. So where are the cops for all the rest of these goons? Why is everyone in such a hurry that they can't wait the few extra minutes at a light?
So this is how it apparently looks now:
Green = stop a little longer
Yellow = goes fast
Red = Go, go, go
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
You can't go wrong...
than spending an evening with friends having dinner. (That'd would be 99% fat free chili for me and regular chili for the rest.) Hanging out. Drinkin' some wine. And relaxing. Nice.
I can see clearly now...
That the dusty, dirty, old, icky windows are gone. Well, almost gone. Don's Mobile glass will start installion of the 21 new windows tomorrow! YEAH! Dad was installing the new back door today. And another truck load was taken to the dump. Tonight, after someone has come and talked to us about what they can do to help with the construction side of things, I'm going to close all the (old) windows and set off some bug bombs. Kill whatever spiders, ants, and other creepy crawlies are left in the house.
I think the fire has finally been lit...
I think the fire has finally been lit...
Monday, September 17, 2007
House Update
Slowly little by little things are getting done. And I know I told you that I'd post pictures, and I will, I promise! So here's what we got done over the weekend:
-Load of cabinets and counters to the dump
-New front door installed!!!
-Cabinets in utility room knocked out (I did it all by myself)
-Spray painted the new layout on the floor (dad said he wanted to see it drawn out...)
-Windows are all in at Don's, now to just schedule them to come install
-Took a trip to Lowe's with family. Nothing was purchased, but one thing was accomplished. Dad said to just go ahead and schedule Lowe's to come measure for cabinets to have them install them. Got prices for bathroom stuff, now to just have a plan and purchase.
-Construction guy friend going to come tomorrow to look at things and tell us what he can do, what we can do, etc.
Tada! It was a busy weekend at the House. As an incentive (hopefully), I told him I would host appetizers and wine for Thanksgiving. So we'll see...
-Load of cabinets and counters to the dump
-New front door installed!!!
-Cabinets in utility room knocked out (I did it all by myself)
-Spray painted the new layout on the floor (dad said he wanted to see it drawn out...)
-Windows are all in at Don's, now to just schedule them to come install
-Took a trip to Lowe's with family. Nothing was purchased, but one thing was accomplished. Dad said to just go ahead and schedule Lowe's to come measure for cabinets to have them install them. Got prices for bathroom stuff, now to just have a plan and purchase.
-Construction guy friend going to come tomorrow to look at things and tell us what he can do, what we can do, etc.
Tada! It was a busy weekend at the House. As an incentive (hopefully), I told him I would host appetizers and wine for Thanksgiving. So we'll see...
Friday, September 14, 2007
Weekend Ahead
So as I'm sitting here thinking about my weekend, I'm realizing that I've got quite a bit going on. Let me give you a quick snippet of what I KNOW I'm doing.
- I'm taking a trip to Lowe's to purchase bathroom stuff (toilet, tub, vanity w/ sick, etc.). Hopefull this will be happening tonight, but it depends on how dad is feeling after a routine procedure he's having done this morning. If not, tomorrow afternoon or Sunday will be the trip.
- Big giant huge fancy smancy wedding to attend tomorrow evening. We're talking 550 people sit down serve. The groom was a high school classmate, we went through the same confirmation class at church, went to the same college (where he took a few extra years to party), good family friends all around. I'm ready to party like a rock star. (I'll post pictures after the shindig)
- *crossing fingers* Taking a trip to IKEA to purchase couches Sunday.
- Working on house when I can.
- Finish the Oktoberfest invitation, get them to Kinko's to get copies made, finish the labels, and get them in the mail.
- Oh, and I just told HCC Catering (past employer) that I could help set up tomorrow morning for said giant wedding mentioned above. They are desparate for help. I can use some extra money. So why not?
- Church. Let's pray I can make it this Sunday. I've been a heathen lately. Bad me!
Wow, that's all I can think of for now. I'll enjoy the resting while I can get it. Like next weekend in Tahoe...
- I'm taking a trip to Lowe's to purchase bathroom stuff (toilet, tub, vanity w/ sick, etc.). Hopefull this will be happening tonight, but it depends on how dad is feeling after a routine procedure he's having done this morning. If not, tomorrow afternoon or Sunday will be the trip.
- Big giant huge fancy smancy wedding to attend tomorrow evening. We're talking 550 people sit down serve. The groom was a high school classmate, we went through the same confirmation class at church, went to the same college (where he took a few extra years to party), good family friends all around. I'm ready to party like a rock star. (I'll post pictures after the shindig)
- *crossing fingers* Taking a trip to IKEA to purchase couches Sunday.
- Working on house when I can.
- Finish the Oktoberfest invitation, get them to Kinko's to get copies made, finish the labels, and get them in the mail.
- Oh, and I just told HCC Catering (past employer) that I could help set up tomorrow morning for said giant wedding mentioned above. They are desparate for help. I can use some extra money. So why not?
- Church. Let's pray I can make it this Sunday. I've been a heathen lately. Bad me!
Wow, that's all I can think of for now. I'll enjoy the resting while I can get it. Like next weekend in Tahoe...
Thursday, September 13, 2007
New Job
Can I just say that I'm thoroughly enjoying my new job! It just dawned on me that today is Thursday. I'm just skating through the week without really caring or worrying what day of the week it is. Now, if I were still working in the VC I would have been counting down the days until Friday starting Monday. Although I've got a lot yet to learn with my new position in QA, I'm enjoying the environment, co-workers, everything. That's all I have to say about that. God does bless those that are patient.
The End.
The End.
Friday, September 7, 2007
House Progress
So, here's what we have completed with the house in the past month (pictures to follow later).
- Had a yard sale in August to sell stuff and empty house. Whatever was left over got moved to the church for the church yard sale in October.
- Bathroom completely gutted!
- 75% complete with removing cabinets and counter in kitchen.
- Removed felt pad in living room. Did this mainly to remove any smell being held in it and to reduce dust.
- Removed mid-wall trim and crown molding in kitchen and utility room.
- Purchased new front and back door!
- Central heating and air installed.
- Cabinets, counter, and back splash picked out for kitchen.
There is still a TON to do. We're not even close to the painting stage, but hopefully soon enough we will be. Feel free to stop by if you're in the neighborhood. I'd be happy to give a tour!
- Had a yard sale in August to sell stuff and empty house. Whatever was left over got moved to the church for the church yard sale in October.
- Bathroom completely gutted!
- 75% complete with removing cabinets and counter in kitchen.
- Removed felt pad in living room. Did this mainly to remove any smell being held in it and to reduce dust.
- Removed mid-wall trim and crown molding in kitchen and utility room.
- Purchased new front and back door!
- Central heating and air installed.
- Cabinets, counter, and back splash picked out for kitchen.
There is still a TON to do. We're not even close to the painting stage, but hopefully soon enough we will be. Feel free to stop by if you're in the neighborhood. I'd be happy to give a tour!
September
Time for September's resolutions...
1. Actively seek God in my day to day life, worshiping Him and bring Him glory. Being like Jesus to people. Hold me accountable, please.
2. Change my eatting habits. By doing this it'll be easier to losing weight. There are only 35 days until the wedding that I'm in. I know I can do this!
3. Go somewhere at least an hour away from home - Tahoe here I come!
4. Quit rewarding myself with food. Time to reward myself with something different. A pedicure, manicure, new shirt, or purse, or whatever (and I'm making enough money to do that and not worry too much now!).
5. Exercise. Swim, walk, Bosu ball, anything! I found that Pilates makes me sore = working muscles that need to be worked. Time to do that more often.
6. Have at least one major thing completed on the house. Attempt to have bathroom partially done.
7. Do something BOLD or DARING!
8. Purchase couch for house.
9. Start tanning again. I can't be a white bridesmaid...
1. Actively seek God in my day to day life, worshiping Him and bring Him glory. Being like Jesus to people. Hold me accountable, please.
2. Change my eatting habits. By doing this it'll be easier to losing weight. There are only 35 days until the wedding that I'm in. I know I can do this!
3. Go somewhere at least an hour away from home - Tahoe here I come!
4. Quit rewarding myself with food. Time to reward myself with something different. A pedicure, manicure, new shirt, or purse, or whatever (and I'm making enough money to do that and not worry too much now!).
5. Exercise. Swim, walk, Bosu ball, anything! I found that Pilates makes me sore = working muscles that need to be worked. Time to do that more often.
6. Have at least one major thing completed on the house. Attempt to have bathroom partially done.
7. Do something BOLD or DARING!
8. Purchase couch for house.
9. Start tanning again. I can't be a white bridesmaid...
Wednesday, September 5, 2007
Bye Bye August
August Resolution Results
1. Actively seek God in my day to day life, worshiping Him and bring Him glory. Being like Jesus to people. Hold me accountable people, please.
Ok, so I'm a complete heathen. I haven't gone to church in months. Pray for me. I've fallen off the wagon. Not that I'm doing bad things, I'm just not where I was a year ago.
2. Losing weight. Summer is almost over, and I only have 2 months left until my best friend's wedding in October. My goal, which is totally obtainable, is to lose 10 pounds (5 pounds per month) by then. For those of you that I eat out with regularly, please hold me to it.
I don't think I lost any weight. But, I did start walking with Rylen fairly regularly, even in the heat! I feel I'm eating better and exercising, just not getting any results. Grrrr...
3. Go somewhere at least an hour away from home.
I went to IKEA in Sacramento, does that count?
4. Quit rewarding myself with food. Time to reward myself with something different. A pedicure, manicure, new shirt, or purse, or whatever (and I'm making enough money to do that and not worry too much now!).
I don't know how you gauge this one.
5. Exercise. Swim, walk, Bosu ball, anything!
Walking about 3 times a week, or doing pilates. Plus at work alone I walk about 2 miles, no joke I clocked it with a pedimeter.
6. Try to be at the painting stage by the end of the month at the house across the street. Which mind you, as soon as it's done I can move it. But there is lots to do to it.
Yea, who was I kidding. We're not at the painting stage yet. Not even close, but we are closer. I do have a new front and back door, just not installed yet.
7. Do something BOLD or DARING!
Hummmmm.... I don't think I did this. Oh, I bought a plane ticket to go to New York!
1. Actively seek God in my day to day life, worshiping Him and bring Him glory. Being like Jesus to people. Hold me accountable people, please.
Ok, so I'm a complete heathen. I haven't gone to church in months. Pray for me. I've fallen off the wagon. Not that I'm doing bad things, I'm just not where I was a year ago.
2. Losing weight. Summer is almost over, and I only have 2 months left until my best friend's wedding in October. My goal, which is totally obtainable, is to lose 10 pounds (5 pounds per month) by then. For those of you that I eat out with regularly, please hold me to it.
I don't think I lost any weight. But, I did start walking with Rylen fairly regularly, even in the heat! I feel I'm eating better and exercising, just not getting any results. Grrrr...
3. Go somewhere at least an hour away from home.
I went to IKEA in Sacramento, does that count?
4. Quit rewarding myself with food. Time to reward myself with something different. A pedicure, manicure, new shirt, or purse, or whatever (and I'm making enough money to do that and not worry too much now!).
I don't know how you gauge this one.
5. Exercise. Swim, walk, Bosu ball, anything!
Walking about 3 times a week, or doing pilates. Plus at work alone I walk about 2 miles, no joke I clocked it with a pedimeter.
6. Try to be at the painting stage by the end of the month at the house across the street. Which mind you, as soon as it's done I can move it. But there is lots to do to it.
Yea, who was I kidding. We're not at the painting stage yet. Not even close, but we are closer. I do have a new front and back door, just not installed yet.
7. Do something BOLD or DARING!
Hummmmm.... I don't think I did this. Oh, I bought a plane ticket to go to New York!
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