Design Quiz

Ever wondered what type of home design "style" you are?

Take this quiz to find out. I took this quiz twice just for curiousity sake and I discovered that I am a "World Traveler" which I think is pretty accurate considering I have a bunch of pieces that were collected from all over. The second time I took the quiz it said that I was "Classic Chic" the only part about this style that related to me was that it said I was meticulous in planning my design strategy and that I thought through my plan carefully (which is me to a "T")

Anyway, it's a fun quiz...give it a try!

Finished!

Last night I finished Breaking Dawn. It was such a great story, but I am glad to be done. Now I can move on with my life...at least for a while. Jason has never seen me so involved in a book before (remember he was out of town when I read the first three) He started teasing me last night as I was reading and cooking dinner at the same time. Later, he asked me if Stephenie Meyer had any other books out and I told him yes. He then said to me "So when are you going to start reading her other books?" I told him not for a while. I am going to give myself a break since I get so involved it's like a sickness.

Now that my main focus in life is over, I might actually get some stuff done.

Can't talk now...

gotta read. I have been too focused on BREAKING DAWN to concentrate on anything else. Sorry for neglecting you...but I can't help it.

New Blog

Janette and I started a new blog dedicated to eating and living healthy (well, at least we try) you can find it at healthychix.wordpress.com. Come check it out.
I am trying my hardest to exercise more often and be aware of what I eat. My goal is to run a 5k in the upcoming months.

Meantime...on the home front we are settling back into our daily work life. Our vacation was much needed. You know you're having a restful vacation when you forget what day it is and you sleep until noon. Unfortunately, I don't have any pictures of our vacation our camera had some "technical difficulties" aka no memory card and a dead battery. Fear not, you can check out pictures on shaffersmiles.blogspot.com or my sister's blog.

More to come

Remembering Bob

Today marks two years since Bob passed away. Sometimes it seems longer, and sometimes it feels like just yesterday. The weather today is exactly how I remember it--not a cloud in the sky, a wonderful summer scent, and sunny--just like his personality.

I still have his name and phone number programmed into my cell phone, and when you call you will hear "Don't Worry Be Happy" while you wait for me to answer. It is a constant reminder to myself that life is to be enjoyed. He would have wanted us not to worry...but be happy.

So many memories...
I love you Bob

It's hot

This picture says it all. This is exactly how I feel when I come home from work! It has been so hot lately that it's not even fun. It's not hot like East coast hot, but desert hot like the minute you walk outside your skin dries up. Right now I can't decide which I would prefer: my makeup running off of my face or my skin drying up in the sun.

Poor Dottie, she is whooped! She spent most of the day outside (causing trouble) and now she is passed out next to the air conditioner vent...and it's only going to get hotter!

Anyway, there have been lots of exciting thoughts swirling around my head lately. Creative thoughts which I love! I had a few months where not an ounce of creativity developed (I hate it when that happens). Much more to come...

Happy Birthday!

This is a special shout out to Rachel who is celebrating her....29th birthday...again. I couldn't help but dig out some old pictures of the two of us. It's crazy how long we have known each other. We became friends in the 6th grade and from that time on my parents said that Rachel had become the third daughter they never had. We were inseparable! We even went as far as wearing the same outfits (case in point, picture #2) Thanks for being such a great friend for nearly 20 years!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!