Nothing too fancy, but it should get the job done and to test it out I rode about 20 miles today. So far, So Good.
Is it massage time yet?
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Blissful Biking
Nothing too fancy, but it should get the job done and to test it out I rode about 20 miles today. So far, So Good.
Is it massage time yet?
Friday, June 24, 2011
Just call me Amerigo Vespucci
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The forecast isn't looking too promising and if you know anything about me then you'll know that I'm always looking for some sort of adventure to embark on. So here are a few places I'd like to check out...
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Can Sleep, Lake Skanderborg, DenmarkCan Sleep in Lake Skanderborg, Denmark is a 121 room hotel made up of giant beer cans placed in groups of 6. Each “can” has a sleeping loft, a “lid” that opens and the minibar is stocked with Royal Unibrew beer. |
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Free Spirit Spheres, Vancouver Island, CanadaThe Free Spirit Spheres in Vancouver Island, Canada are 3 spheres suspended in the trees 10-15 feet above the ground. The interiors are heated and even have a place to dock your ipod. If you are prone to motion sickness, you might want to find a hotel on land as the spheres tend to sway with the wind. |
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Hotel Kakslauttanen, FinlandHotel Kakslauttanen in Finland is made up of 12 “igloos” in addition to traditional wood cabins. The winter interior temps in the igloos ranges from 21 to 27 degrees fahrenheit, but unrestricted views of the aurora borealis make it worth donning wool socks and sleeping in sleeping bags. |
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La Villa Hamster, Nantes, FranceThe La Villa hamster in Nantes, France is a one room hotel for those who always wondered what a hamster’s life was like. The room is outfitted with a giant working hamster wheel, a metal water spigot you activate with your foot and a bathroom filled with giant wood chips (and a human toilet). |
The Cable Guy
The Cable Guy - Unfortunately I couldn't embed this video into my blog for some unknown reason, but check it out so you know where I'm coming from! . . .
Ok, so maybe I am guilty of stealing wireless internet from my neighbors in the past. Is it really such a big deal? It isn't like comcast is running low on funds now is it? And just for the record, I am no longer getting "illegal internet". I pay my bill like every other law abiding citizen.
A couple of months ago I received a phone call from comcast customer service asking to speak with "Ms Emily for a survey"... Naturally my response was "Sorry, my mom isn't here right now". And I have been avoiding that 603 area code ever since. -Ignore has become my new favorite button.
A couple of days ago I was feeling rather friendly so I decided to strike up a convo with Mr 603. He decided to offer me a cable box and 5x faster internet. Sure thing, come on out. And we scheduled an appointment for Thursday morning.
Well the cable guy came out, not quite Jim Carry, but still an interesting young man to say the least. He obviously doesn't have the skills of The Cable Guy because my DVR has not been working. So, today I decided to take a few minutes out of my evening and call to see what they could do.
Of course with my luck I managed to get the 1 asian man who barely spoke english and sounded as if he was munching on an egg roll while we spoke. 45 minutes later he thought it was fixed, which it was not so I decided it was time for me to have some cheap entertainment and the conversation took a sudden turn. . .
Me: Do you like Jeopardy?
Asian Cable Man: Oh yes, very much.
Me: I do too, I'm watching it right now. (asian accent)
Asian Cable Man: Very nice (asian accent)
Me: I'm going to quiz you
Asian Cable Man: Thank you for calling comcast. Good bye.
Apparently he wasn't very confident in his jeopardy skills. Grandpa Kunk would be so disappointed. Either way, my DVR still doesn't work. Hmph! Oh well, I don't watch TV anyways.
Ok, so maybe I am guilty of stealing wireless internet from my neighbors in the past. Is it really such a big deal? It isn't like comcast is running low on funds now is it? And just for the record, I am no longer getting "illegal internet". I pay my bill like every other law abiding citizen.
A couple of months ago I received a phone call from comcast customer service asking to speak with "Ms Emily for a survey"... Naturally my response was "Sorry, my mom isn't here right now". And I have been avoiding that 603 area code ever since. -Ignore has become my new favorite button.
A couple of days ago I was feeling rather friendly so I decided to strike up a convo with Mr 603. He decided to offer me a cable box and 5x faster internet. Sure thing, come on out. And we scheduled an appointment for Thursday morning.
Well the cable guy came out, not quite Jim Carry, but still an interesting young man to say the least. He obviously doesn't have the skills of The Cable Guy because my DVR has not been working. So, today I decided to take a few minutes out of my evening and call to see what they could do.
Of course with my luck I managed to get the 1 asian man who barely spoke english and sounded as if he was munching on an egg roll while we spoke. 45 minutes later he thought it was fixed, which it was not so I decided it was time for me to have some cheap entertainment and the conversation took a sudden turn. . .
Me: Do you like Jeopardy?
Asian Cable Man: Oh yes, very much.
Me: I do too, I'm watching it right now. (asian accent)
Asian Cable Man: Very nice (asian accent)
Me: I'm going to quiz you
Asian Cable Man: Thank you for calling comcast. Good bye.
Apparently he wasn't very confident in his jeopardy skills. Grandpa Kunk would be so disappointed. Either way, my DVR still doesn't work. Hmph! Oh well, I don't watch TV anyways.
Monday, June 20, 2011
Reason's I'd Rather Be A Guy. . .
Looking back on my younger years I would pride myself in beating my brothers and sisters, cousins, and friends in an old fashioned running race. Believe it or not, these old turkey legs used to be able to beat all the challengers from near and far in a sprint around the ol' farm house. - Always barefoot.
20 years later I cringe as I tip toe across the gravel and would rather fight an ogre then step in an old cow pie, which wouldn't have phased me in the past had a warm one oozed through my toes.
At some point girls stop being gangley and taller then boys at the junior high dance (not that I attended any of those). I'm not sure when, as it seemed as if it happened over night, but all the sudden boys were tall, muscly, and I hate to say it - faster. It really doesn't seem quite fair that boys body's are genetically predisposed to be bigger and stronger.
Perfect example. I have been practicing my running skills for weeks now so I felt challenging the male couch potato was a sure win. Did I win you ask? - No! And it just doesn't seem fair.
Although....Come to think of it, I don't think that one minor minuet detail makes me want to trade in my privates. Especially after the experience I had just this afternoon.
I know many of you would not admit it, but I was peeing today while on my phone. I went to wash my hands and suddenly let out a LOUD yelp as I spotted an ENORMOUS black spider lounging around in my sink.
I dropped my phone (not in the potty) and sprinted to the kitchen where I grabbed the first glass and captured the little bugger. As my above picture proves.
The pictures don't come close to giving this nasty little insect the justice that it deserves and I promise itseemed was 5X this size in real life. Upon capturing the 8 legged animal I realized how quick it was as it ran circles around the glass.
There was no way on earth I was letting this thing out of my site until I knew it was dead and being flushed down the potty. So I called that old couch potato who used his speed racer skills to hurry over and smash this spider to smithereens.
And yes, I stood there watching it until he arrived in order to ensure it would not escape. For if it escaped I knew there was no way I would be able to sleep soundly tonight.
So when it comes down to it- No, I would not rather be a guy. Guys may be bigger, stronger, and faster, but I do NOT want to be expected to kill scary insects. Especially ones with 8 legs. Ick!
20 years later I cringe as I tip toe across the gravel and would rather fight an ogre then step in an old cow pie, which wouldn't have phased me in the past had a warm one oozed through my toes.
At some point girls stop being gangley and taller then boys at the junior high dance (not that I attended any of those). I'm not sure when, as it seemed as if it happened over night, but all the sudden boys were tall, muscly, and I hate to say it - faster. It really doesn't seem quite fair that boys body's are genetically predisposed to be bigger and stronger.
Perfect example. I have been practicing my running skills for weeks now so I felt challenging the male couch potato was a sure win. Did I win you ask? - No! And it just doesn't seem fair.
Although....Come to think of it, I don't think that one minor minuet detail makes me want to trade in my privates. Especially after the experience I had just this afternoon.
I know many of you would not admit it, but I was peeing today while on my phone. I went to wash my hands and suddenly let out a LOUD yelp as I spotted an ENORMOUS black spider lounging around in my sink.I dropped my phone (not in the potty) and sprinted to the kitchen where I grabbed the first glass and captured the little bugger. As my above picture proves.
The pictures don't come close to giving this nasty little insect the justice that it deserves and I promise it
There was no way on earth I was letting this thing out of my site until I knew it was dead and being flushed down the potty. So I called that old couch potato who used his speed racer skills to hurry over and smash this spider to smithereens.
And yes, I stood there watching it until he arrived in order to ensure it would not escape. For if it escaped I knew there was no way I would be able to sleep soundly tonight.
So when it comes down to it- No, I would not rather be a guy. Guys may be bigger, stronger, and faster, but I do NOT want to be expected to kill scary insects. Especially ones with 8 legs. Ick!
Saturday, June 18, 2011
Reasons It's Great To Be A Girl
- Free Dinners
- Speeding Ticket? - What's that?
- If your not very attractive, you can fool um with makeup
- You can hide your big ears without anybody knowing
- If you don't shave, you can just wear pants
- You can date somebody - just because their funny
- Wearing your significant others clothes doesn't make you a cross-dresser
- You'll never regret piercing your ears
- No group showers
- Being under 6ft is a good thing, not something you have to worry about
- Snorting once in a while when you laugh can be considered cute
- You don't have a hairy back... or crack
- If you tan it doesn't make people question your sexuality
- You can cry without pretending theres something in your eye
- No worrying about the waist band tuck
- Nobody passes out when you take off your shoes
Dear Me
Dear Young and Over-Enthusiastic Me,
Don't listen when people tell you to "grow-up". What they call "maturity" is actually bitterness.
Keep your passions blazing like the heat of 1,000 suns.
- Sincerely,
Older But Still Over-Enthusiastic Me
Don't listen when people tell you to "grow-up". What they call "maturity" is actually bitterness.
Keep your passions blazing like the heat of 1,000 suns.
- Sincerely,
Older But Still Over-Enthusiastic Me
Good Friends. . .
Many people say that good friends are hard to find..... I completely agree.
Many people describe a good friend as somebody who is dependable, you can trust, has your back, etc....Again, I agree. However, I have always known my true friends because they know to clear my computer history after I die and to toss out any any embarassing artifacts I may have lying around.
Thanks for being such great friends!
Monday, June 13, 2011
Jammin' Johns
To Whom It May Concern,
As you may know, I have come to appreciate the finer things in life. Which is exactly why I feel that I deserve to have a Jammin' John. I promise to use it proudly as my bladder is possibly overactive. Furthermore, I promise to share well with others and clean it regularly. I believe that this Jammin' John would make a fantastic addition to my eclectic home.
Sincerely,
Ready to Rock & Roll
Splash Waterfalls
Well Boys & Girls, I had quite the adventurous weekend full of fun filled activities to say the least. It started out with delicious Mexican cuisine on Thursday night, which led to Emily waking up to an UNforgetful Friday.
Lets just say that Emily was hugging (not to be confused with riding) the porcelain pony for most of the morning/afternoon. I don't remember the last time I vomited so much. In fact, I was so sick I couldn't even take a sip of water without my insides feeling as if they were in a whirlwind. Ick!
After sleeping most of the day on the bathroom floor I was lucky enough to have a friend bring me a purple Gatorade and a BubbleBliss (I have wanted one of these my whole life!) and eventually fell asleep around 7pm only to wake up the next morning at 10am. Once again, I don't remember the last time I slept so much.
Saturday I was still feeling a little rocky, but managed to fit some activities in. I went with a friend to a local state park, where we frolicked in the woods, climbed through the caves, and wallowed in the water.
Here are some of our finer moments. . .
Lets just say that Emily was hugging (not to be confused with riding) the porcelain pony for most of the morning/afternoon. I don't remember the last time I vomited so much. In fact, I was so sick I couldn't even take a sip of water without my insides feeling as if they were in a whirlwind. Ick! After sleeping most of the day on the bathroom floor I was lucky enough to have a friend bring me a purple Gatorade and a BubbleBliss (I have wanted one of these my whole life!) and eventually fell asleep around 7pm only to wake up the next morning at 10am. Once again, I don't remember the last time I slept so much.
Saturday I was still feeling a little rocky, but managed to fit some activities in. I went with a friend to a local state park, where we frolicked in the woods, climbed through the caves, and wallowed in the water.
Here are some of our finer moments. . .
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| Splash Waterfalls |
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| Mad Man Koala Skills |
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| Standing Behind Splash Waterfalls. . Look Closely, Or You May Miss Ninja Stealth |
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| Photo Shoot! Model Material? I ended the evening by sitting around a bonfire and reminiscing about the days of old. It was glorious. And then Sunday Funday came along and it sounded like a great idea to go to the marina and attempt to catch some fish. Do I eat fish? - No. Do I enjoy picking the hooks of their eyes? - Yes (I am slightly deranged in that way). So we packed a cooler and headed out on what appeared to be a cloudy day and yet the only thing I managed to catch was a sunburn. Not even a bite! Totally worth it. |
Sunday, June 5, 2011
Cto5K
Ok, so maybe I'm not exactly a couch potatoe. In fact I don't even remember the last time I turned on my TV and I do enjoy getting activities done. However, my activities typically entail excursions to Mexico or trips to the mall. While taking clothes on and off the hanger may be a great upperbody workout, I don't think it qulaifies for my fitness regime any longer.
My sister Andrea has recently introduced me to a new running program Couch to 5K. Surprisingly, I made it past the first week with minimal side aches and still have the motivation to keep it up next week. So far, I like it because it isn't a program for the "crazies". You know the type, the ones who appear to be running constantly - running to get something off the shelf, running to the car, running to the bathroom, etc. . .
I got myself a new pair of kicks, which has decreased the tension in my legs drastically and makes me look pretty bad ass too.
Tomorrow starts week 2 and I'll be running marathons in no time... well maybe not, but a girl can dream eh?
My sister Andrea has recently introduced me to a new running program Couch to 5K. Surprisingly, I made it past the first week with minimal side aches and still have the motivation to keep it up next week. So far, I like it because it isn't a program for the "crazies". You know the type, the ones who appear to be running constantly - running to get something off the shelf, running to the car, running to the bathroom, etc. . . I got myself a new pair of kicks, which has decreased the tension in my legs drastically and makes me look pretty bad ass too.
Tomorrow starts week 2 and I'll be running marathons in no time... well maybe not, but a girl can dream eh?
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