shhhhh. quiet in the library.

So I've been called a "visionary" when it comes to style. My husband says I am one of those people that makes passer-byers say "wow, check out THAT outfit" and not in a good way. But today, a new compliment for my stylish ways....

my eyes burn due to allergies. they itch and burn and tear every day in the spring. So today I wore glasses. To complement the glasses, I pulled my hair back neatly, threw on some dangly lime green earrings. The look I was going for was chic.

Show up to work (no parking spaces. GRR) and am immediately told "wow, you look like a librarian today!" SWEEEEET. JUST the look I was going for. Librarian. That's me. Nerdy, bookish Courtney. *sigh*

Took this photo from an angle that added to the nerd factor:



Should i give up my hope of being sexy, stylish & hot??

YAY for vacay!!!

in one month from today, Tyler and I will be on a white sand beach with drink in hand. YAY!!!! We're going to the Clearwater/St. Petersburg area of Florida, staying here: http://www.sandpearl.com. Planning to go here: http://www.frenchysonline.com/ to buy a BUCKET OF FRESH SHRIMP to eat on the beach. Wanna go on this boat: http://www.seascreamer.com/boat_rides_clearwater1.htm to see dolphins!!!! Will probably drive 10 miles to Tampa and visit Busch Gardens-Africa (http://www.buschgardens.com/BGT/default.aspx)!
let the countdown begin!!!

sometimes....

I just don't wanna.
Yeah, that's just a general statement of being. didn't wanna get up. didn't wanna get ready for work. didn't want to go out in the rain while the dogs took their sweet time choosing a place to pee. didn't wanna drive to work. didn't wanna come to work. don't wanna think. don't wanna even walk across campus to get my breakfast. blah.

I'm not depressed. just uninspired today. it's probably the rain. it inspires me to stay in bed and sleep. rain, rain, go away!!!

one thing that's keeping me from curling up in a corner for a nap - imagining sunshine. T & I are going to http://www.sandpearl.com next month. so I'm dreaming of white sand beaches, fresh seafood, sleeping in and hugging the back of my best friend while we splash around on jetskis or ride along the coast on a Harley. boy, I love vacations and one-on-one time with my husband!!

ok, see, just thinking bout that....and ignoring the dreariness outside my window.....and i'm ready to work.

Luxury, thy name is Swiffer

As I was mopping my floor last night I started thinking about incredibly American model of mop, the Swiffer. A piece of plastic with disposable covers, leading to ever-continual demand and thus supply. Nothing about it is lasting or complex. And yet, it saves so much time! I could do it the good old-fashioned way, mop and bucket, but that'd mean digging out mop & bucket and hauling around, rinsing out, etc. Plus to not spread dirt around you have to continually re-fill the bucket. So somebody, probably as lazy as I, came up with this disposable, easy version. And I love it. Not the most eco-conscious or fiscally conservative. but EASY, so easy. Plus, the kind I used last night smelled of lavender. What could be better?

p.s. yes, I know I'm a dork.

WARNING: extreme cuteness below...

I got my new camera! YAY! So I thought I'd test it out on some of my fave subjects. (Tuck was up in bed and missed the photo shoot) Enjoy:

There's a bird in your mailbox

Some people might write about their grandparents on mother's day, father's day or even grandparent's day. Not me, I prefer April fools day. :)



Ever since I could remember, I've called my grandma on April 1 to tell her there was a bird in her mailbox. When I was little, from what I hear, she'd actually play along and go check the mailbox while I giggled. Now - & perhaps this is because I've been doing it 25 years - she's doesn't have to check. ;) But I still call to tell her about the bird, every April 1, mostly to hear her laugh.

My grandparents are super cool. I can remember how excited I'd be to go to their house, as a little kid. It was always special.

Grandma was once in a biker gang and tells us stories of prison....oh, wait...that may not be true.... What is true is she takes merciless teasing and laughs right along with us. And she's passed on her sayings, looks and mannerisms to my mom, aunts, me, my sisters and cousins. We're kind of gramma-clones. And it's not a bad thing! :) When I was little, she and mom would take me shopping all over town. And she'd take me to their office and let me photocopy my hands. This is an activity I still enjoy to this day. A few years ago, I needed to illustrate a hands-on treatment called OMM, for a poster. So I photocopied my hands.

My grandpa is a brilliant engineer that understands things I can't even begin to comprehend. Plus, I will never forget the multiplication table for 9s, thanks to him. He always puts up with the silly technical questions I call and expect him to fix over the phone. My grandpa is like a computer genius and he's probably why I like to dink around on the computer, even tho I've now jumped ship to the Mac. He also instilled in me a love of flannel shirts.

Really, truly, they are cool. Super smart and super sweet. They raised four awesome kids and have a whole mess of grandkids that love them. I'm pretty sure they should live closer to me, like say in Ankeny, *hint hint* but I understand why they love their home in beautiful Utah.