Dear Friends and Family,
Is this how people are treated when they don't keep up with the latest technology and gadgets? Are they isolated from the world? Do they not get "liked" or invited to the latest parties?
I dare you to contact an old friend in an old fashioned way!
Type a letter - Do typewriters still exist?
Mail a letter - Although it will no longer get delivered on Saturday.
Stop by the house - Am I the only one who takes Sunday drives?
Make a phone call - Without speed dial.
Best of luck.
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Summertime Fever
No, I was not struck by lightening in a sudden thunder storm. Nor did I run off and elope in Vegas. I have however been making a ruckus and romping around finding all sorts of summertime adventures to keep me busy with and crossing activities off my bucket list. Unfortunately for you, this decreases my internet/blogging time drastically, which leaves you with little to no entertainment. - Sorry!
Fourth of July weekend I went on my very first camping excursion.
We slept in a tent (without an air mattress), fishing (and caught zip zero zilch), swimming (in seaweed), and biking (on horrible hills).
We also went kayaking on the lake, had a campfire, and grilled some goodies.
Despite all these exciting adventures, my favorite activity that weekend by far was using my GoGirl. Thanks to my sister Andrea for donating, I can now take life standing up and boy oh boy was that an adventure.
Was it everything I hoped for and more? - Absolutely.
Fourth of July weekend I went on my very first camping excursion. We slept in a tent (without an air mattress), fishing (and caught zip zero zilch), swimming (in seaweed), and biking (on horrible hills).
We also went kayaking on the lake, had a campfire, and grilled some goodies.
Despite all these exciting adventures, my favorite activity that weekend by far was using my GoGirl. Thanks to my sister Andrea for donating, I can now take life standing up and boy oh boy was that an adventure.
Was it everything I hoped for and more? - Absolutely.
Friday, July 8, 2011
Bon Voyage
As many of you may know, my sister Rebecca has the perfect line for dodging dates. - "I'm going to be a Nun". Wish I could use that as an excuse. Luckily for me she chose to have her last supper (no pun intended) with me prior to departing for France on Wednesday. We enjoyed some delicious spaghetti pizza from Angelos and a cup of sweet iced tea. Afterwards we ventured to Walmart to pick up some last minute musts (aka a calling card to make Mama Kunk happy).
Upon drilling the electronic worker about his knowledge regarding calling cards we had a somewhat humorous conversation that went something like this:Rebecca: How many minutes does this international calling card give me if I'm calling from France?
Walmart Worker: I don't know. Not many people from here travel outside the country.
Me: At least not ones that come to call home.
Walmart Worker: How long are you going to France for?
Rebecca: Indefinitely
Me: She is one of the lucky ones that got away.
The worker looked slightly flabbergasted as we continued to the checkouts. Rebecca and I were left chuckling and had a good laugh. I'm happy I got to spend some extra time with my sister before she left. I am hopeful that I can plan a trip to visit her within the next couple of years since she wont be able to return home until sometime around 2014. I miss her already!
Love You Becca!
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!
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