The Weekend

This weekend was full of different adventures. Friday night Robert and I went to our friend's house to hang out, nothing too eventful. Saturday Robert suggested we go to the aquarium in Dallas. I wasn't too much for the idea since I had heard poor reviews, but he was very eager to check it out, so I went along. What should have been about a 45 minute trip took a total of two hours. The city of Arlington feels that a Saturday during peak traffic for their area is a good time to close the interstate off completely, not warning anyone at all and funnelling everyone onto the entirely too small service road. To say the least, Robert was NOT a happy camper.

We were able to find a parking spot in the extremely small parking lot (this is the "Dallas World Aquarium" and the parking lot holds all of 20 cars? This doesn't seem right. Anyways, we took our place in line and waited....and waited. I thought we were almost at the front of the line, when we rounded the corner, only to realize, the line wrapped around several times. Needless to say, about an hour after waiting (man, I am NEVER patient, it must have been Robert's lucky day) we finally made it in to the "aquarium." First of all, let me just say, that someone should probably explain to Dallas that an aquarium should probably have more than 10 smaller tanks of fish. Second, they should probably look into investigating a little thing called a "fire code" because I'm more than certain they break it on the weekends. It felt as if we were standing in line the entire time just too look at the exhibits, which consisted of birds and monkeys. I was confused at one point, did we turn the wrong way and end up at the zoo? My frustration came to a peak when standing in the middle of the bird exhibit, I felt and heard a PLOP on my back. I heard a "ewww" from the lady behind us, and I knew right away what had happened. I was gifted with a nasty present on my back from a brightly colored bird. To make matters worse, after Robert saw it instead of helping right away he let out a big "GROOOSSS!" to call more people's attention to me. I was utterly disgusted and ready to go home after that. A few people tried to comfort me by telling me it was good luck. To me, I'd rather have my typical bad luck than bird shit on my back. ugh.

Anyways, after that we headed home, showered up and went over to a friend's to watch the big UFC fight. Boy, was it amazing! I haven't been able to sit down and enjoy a UFC fight in a while. It didn't matter that the two little girls kept wanting to play with me the whole time, I was able to play with them & keep them occupied to leave the daddies alone AND watch the fight. I have to say, I was somewhat impressed with myself.

So, that aside, I enjoyed the fight greatly. Each and every single last one of the fighters I wanted to win won. I especially enjoyed watching Frank Mir get his cocky ass handed to him by Brock Lesnar. I also liked Lesnar's little speech after winning.

All in all, it was a pretty good weekend!

Brock Lesnar v. Frank Mir

Who do you think will walk away the victor on 07/11/09?


I am an all time fan of Brock Lesnar so, of course, I would love for him to win. I've been watching the countdown of the 100 best UFC fights. I has been pretty interesting. They keep showing clips and stuff of Lesnar and Mir. Mir has been doing some heave smack talking. I hope he will be able to back it up come tomorrow night so he doesn't look like an ass. We will see. I'd like to say Lesnar has a disadvantage being a little bigger, but I can't, because when it comes to him, he's faster and quicker than the smaller guys. He still amazes me!

Too much excitement!

There is so much going on today it isn't even funny!!!

First, I need to mention that today is not only Star's birthday, but Buster's 4th birthday as well. I am a horrible puppy mommy and friend. I totally meant to buy a cute music card and stick it in the mail for Star and get a nice big bone for Buster, but didn't do either of the two. oye!

Also, something I have been waiting for a full month for, that isn't really exciting to anyone but me, BULK PICK UP is this weekend! yaay! I am SO excited that I get to throw out a bunch of the shit (yes I said shit & I meant it) someone left behind...not to mention some of our old stuff that I have been going through. Robert has been forewarned and is even entertaining my excitement. I am SO excited about this.

Next, I have decided that my current car is going to be my car for as long as it runs. Robert & I have made so many car purchases, but this one feels right, for once. Robert even mentioned switching some things out for me (small things like exhaust, etc.) to make it run perfect. Other than the much needed oil change (okay, so the light DID go on this morning, bad bad Devin!), my car is the perfect fit for me!

Also, Courtney & Sarah came up with the CUTEST idea before I left, and I have not lived up to my end of the deal at all. I feel horrible for this. So, that being said, not only do I plan on finishing up with my end and mailing it tomorrow, I have also made so small purchases and plan on sticking those in the mail for the both of them as well, sort of as a surprise/sorry I suck so hard core. I'll have to take pics and post them. If it turns out like I am expecting it should be cute and a smash hit!

Last weekend, I caved in and saw Transformers 2 with Robert, even though I didn't want to. I can't say I liked it, at all actually. The first one was okay, this one.....not so much. Anyways, to satisfy me, he also recommended that we see The Hangover, which we did & I'm still laughing. It is a MUST see movie and a MUST DVD purchase when it comes out. This weekend is my weekend and I am trying to decide between The Proposal and The Ugly Truth. Robert agreed to both & I think at this point, I may take him up on that offer...

Last, and certainly not least, what I am MOST excited about this morning. I received a very unexpected text this morning from my friend Heidi. First, it was a surprise since the last time we spoke she didn't have texts. She was the first friend I made when I originally moved to Texas. She is a stay at home Marine wife/mom of two and I was unemployed. It was great, she is the sweetest girl ever. Then I had to move back home to keep our income stable so we kind of lost touch. When I moved back I wanted to get together with her but Robert told me she moved back home for a while to get help with the new baby. I was upset but understood. So this text came as a welcome surprise to me. Turns out she is back now as well. I can't wait to see her and for us to all hang out again. It was so nice & reminds me of the good old days!

Things are finally getting back to normal. I have cleared out most of the clutter in my house, in my mind and in my life. I am almost back to my happy self again and it is much thanks to my family, friends, and most importantly Robert. He never gave up on us or me.

Happy :)

Freedom isn't free....anywhere

I wanted to write on something that isn't exactly new, but it is still a hot topic with the media today. I was informed by a co-worker that there was a protest march on the very street I work on, and I, obviously, was completely and totally unaware of it. It was, in fact, a part of the movement regarding Iranian women's rights. I realized that I had heard about it some time ago, thought it was horrible & went about my business. I never really thought much about it or looked into it. Then, after realizing I had been living in my own little bubble, I popped it and started doing some reading.

Now, originally when hearing about this, I assumed the Iranian women had finally had enough. I don't blame them. They have been treated and considered second class citizens for far too long. After reading further into it, it seems as though the recent presidential election is what set them off. Apparently there is believed to be a[n intentional] miscalculation of votes and a person by the name of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad took his [undue] claim to the presidential seat. The opposing parties were favored by the Iranian women and the Iranian men [with brains] since they agreed to look into the Iranian constitutional parts in regards to women's right deferments.

This has inevitably set off the Iranian women. They have been censored and repressed for far too long, and I am glad to see that they will have the freedom they deserve.

Just think about this though girls, remember these girls that are fighting for things you have everyday, bright nail polish, skirts, but more importantly, the right to have their voices heard and their votes count!

Boxes Galore

I packed and left town in such a hurry, I left almost all my belongs behind. I would have been perfectly fine never seeing them again if it meant I didn't have to go back to that god forsaken city, but my mom decided to box up four huge boxes with some of my belongings. I was excited at first, until I got home and realized I had, once again, much unpacking to do. It seems as though the last four or so years of my life has been packing and unpacking. It is scary to think about it. I have become so used to packing, I have learned little tricks and secrets to packing for ways to make sure things don't break, to make more stuff fit, it's unbelievable.

Anyways, my heart dropped as I saw one box though. It was busted on the side and quickly taped up with [not so up to] standard tape. I knew it was the box with my handbags and my heart raced as I realized that someone may have their filthy mitts on my marc jacobs, coach, and/or dooney. No worries though, after ripping the box to shreds, they were all there, safe and sound.

I guess I have more unpacking to do when I get home & since I guess I'm not on "unpacking" strike anymore, I should tackle the rest of the garage. ugh. I think about it like this though- once I am done getting rid of all of this unnecessary junk, the next move will me SO much easier on everyone. We will see. I'll be sure to let you guys know.

My Last Say So...

So I've had quite a while away from everyone and everything to be able to reflect, think, and whatever else one is supposed to do when almost completely taken away from the world that she knows.

I have decided that I have let people get away with things for too long. There is one person in particular that I was good friends with, that I let get away with WAY more than they should have. Complete and total lies to not only my face, but to other people I consider friends as well. Complete disrepect for me and aforementioned friends. You see, this person took our weaknesses and used them against each and every one of us. Looking back on it now, I can't figure out why I let it go on, but I did. This "friend" used my good nature and super sensitive caring side to get what they wanted and to leave me and supposed other friends high and dry.

So I have decided no more. I originally thought a brief hello here and there would be okay, but I've decided now, they aren't worth it, honestly. I know that when the current situation turns to shit, which it will because the lies will once again come out as they always do, I don't want to be the one standing there to pick up the pieces. I am hopeful that my other friends will decide on the same, but that is on them now. I can only give my opinion, but the ultimate decision is theirs.

:)

For my love of animals

For everyone that knows me, you know how I have an extreme soft spot for animals, especially puppies. For those of you who don't, I am crazy-stupid for animals. I cry if Robert makes me watch the Animal Planet while the wild animals do their wild animal things, like eating each other. I once parked my car by the levee on the way to pick Robert up from work, in the rain, and chased a puppy for a mile because he kept running into the street and I didn't want him to get hurt. I tried to pet wild pigs before because they looked lonely on the side of the road.

Anyways, long story short, last year around November, I started donating to ASPCA. I am now a guardian with them and am so happy I can help starving animals get fed, abused animals get help, and homeless animals find homes with happy families.

The moral of this post, I really would like to pass on this opportunity to everyone out there. If you go to http://www.myaspca.org/ you can set up your monthly donation, your one time donation, whatever! It is tax deductible so what is there to think about??! Go help the babies!! :)