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Thu, 08 Oct 2009 06:46:53 -0700

I just want to preface this by saying that we're incredibly excited to be blessed with this beautiful, healthy baby boy...and I'm so lucky to be doing this with my wonderful husband, soul mate and best friend. Yep, I know, its vomit inducing... :)

10 weeks: 12 wks:

14 wks: 16 wks:

18 wks: 20wks:

22wks: 25wks:

28wks: 32wks:

Our baby boy, Dylan:

Chubby cheeked lil monkey at 33w 3d:

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Wed, 13 May 2009 13:27:08 -0700

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Sat, 02 May 2009 15:31:06 -0700

(revised to include recent events)

Its been a long time since I've posted anything, but so much has happened in the last 5 months... As I enjoy making lists, I'll just do this in list form. In no particular order:

1. I've came back home to Cali from Seattle.
2. I ended up living with a highly reputable man who molested and threatened me. He's still harassing me, 3 months later.
3. I was homeless for two whole hours (in direct response to #2)
4. I made a man fall off the wagon after his failed marriage proposal (it had been literally 1 wk of dating!) - it wasn't pretty.
5. I rescued the same man from attempted suicide.
6. I learned how to shoot pool so well that I've now beat the second best player in Marin - twice!
7. My alcohol tolerance has gone from one beer to three. (this is not a good thing)
8. I was underweight for several months and am now rockin some seriously sexy curves.
9. I've moved four times since July.
10. I successfully mediated a near bar brawl (while drunk!) to where the people ended up hugging.
11. A friend OD'd. It affected me greatly.
12. I got a high-paying job in a shit economy.
12b. My boss is such an asshole that he's made me cry multiple times out of sheer frustration.
12c. My hours from said job get cut to nothing.
12d. I am so happy and relieved about it, we celebrate.
12e. I finally get laid off - thank god!
13. I've learned what "blackout drunk" means. Those friends are no longer friends.
14. I'm getting to know my family again after 9 years.
15. A year after hospitalization, I am still pretty healthy.

And saving the very best for last:

16. I met the man of my dreams. Seriously. True love.
16b. Clint and I sealed the deal with a promise, a ring and a kiss on March 1st.
17. We're now 8 weeks pregnant with our first child - due 12/14! - equally nervous and excited.

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Tue, 09 Sep 2008 12:10:26 -0700

Things I have learned as an adult

1. My cat just doesn't get my sense of humor
2. The laundry really isn't going to wash itself (thanks for the tip Dad)
3. The faster you drive, the less chance the cop can catch you
4. The Pringle man is the Devil's spawn. Can't stop indeed...
5. Manifestations really happen
6. I have no tolerance for ignorance
7. The younger they are, the more trouble they are!
8. Everything happens for a reason
9. Fizzy water is far superior to still
10. Sometimes you just have to say fuck it and move on
11. Amy can't handle the complexities of the grill
12. Its well and truly good to be a girl!
13. I can easily be seduced by a big bowl of popcorn
14. Ignorance is bliss (hmmm, how does this correspond to no. 6?)
15. Don't go looking for something you don't want to find
16. Always follow your instincts - thanks Josh!
17. Drunken phone calls are fun! (note to self: give phone to friend to hold till morning when drinking)
18. Surround yourself with only good people. The rest aren't worth your time or energy
19. A public denouncement is too good for him (Denounce: To condemn openly as being evil or reprehensible)
20. Show the straightening iron no fear, or it will make you regret its use
21. Grilled cheese on whole wheat = less than spectacular
22. Fight hard for what you want
23. Too much pride can be a bad thing, but swallowing your pride can completely bite you in the ass
24. No matter how nice you are or how hard you try, people will still stab you in the back...
25. No one has more power to fuck you up mentally than your family
26. I am the most cynical naive person you'll ever meet.
27. Southern charm - its a farce!
28. There is absolutely no such thing as too much basil (or garlic)!
29. I have text book perfect reflexes.
30. Try as I may, I cannot predict the future.
31. Its OK to crave and devour waffles at 4am.
32. The deer in Montana eat dirt (and hot coals apparently)
33. Words don't mean shit. Actions are what count - and I'd like to give you a swift kick in the ass.
34. I need to break myself of this childish habit of trust and blind faith.
35. There truly is no place like home.
36. Patience is indeed a virtue - just not one of mine.
37. The grass is (almost) never greener once you're standing on it.
38. Subtly just doesn't work with some people. The world needs more bitch slapping.
39. Fate is highly overrated.
40. The greater the risk, the greater the reward.
41. Procrastination will pretty much always fuck you in the end.
42. Sometimes you just have to take a leap of faith. (I'm contemplating this still)
43. I am a Scorpio magnet. God fucking help me.
44. Men are portable heaters. (and I am always frickin cold!)
45. It's really not possible to change people. Don't bother trying.

(more epiphanies to come as they occur)

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Tue, 09 Sep 2008 12:08:35 -0700

I'm having a shit week. Actually, its been a shit past few weeks. I've never been under more stress or pressure that I can remember. I keep thinking I'm finally making good choices for my life moving forward, and then something happens and I realize I've done something really dumb. I don't know why it is that I am incapable of making really smart decisions.

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Mon, 08 Sep 2008 14:22:00 -0700

Possibly one of the very best things on earth.

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Thu, 21 Aug 2008 12:59:52 -0700

Daydreaming of Italy...

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Mon, 14 Jul 2008 16:19:57 -0700

Todays random thought comes from my friend Josh:

Public Toilets...

I just don't understand how it is that people get pubes all over the urinals. I know that when I unzip my fly, my pubes don't go bursting out in a big curly black cloud and flutter down all over the nice white porcelain. I mean seriously, are these people like pulling them out? Do they not get enough fiber in their diet and it's falling out? Someone, anyone, PLEASE explain it to me...

Anyone?

*grinning*

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Fri, 04 Jul 2008 11:50:26 -0700

Its no secret that I am completely homesick for SF. I have such great memories of the 4th of July growing up. It was all about family, friends, time spent in the pool, BBQ'ing and either heading off to Moffett Field (huge local airfield base where my grandfather was stationed) for the big air show, or going to a baseball game and then watching fireworks while Journey belts out Lights (aka city by the bay). I really miss those days, but I especially miss the sense of belonging I get when I'm surrounded by my huge family and old friends for these type of gatherings. I've definitely come to appreciate the comfortable chaos that swallows me when were all together.

As I get older, I feel more and more alone up here in the Pacific NW. I never really acclimated to the weather (which really seems to piss people off when you mention it), and how different the overall attitude is. I'm just not into REI as a fashion statement - no offense. So, I'm going to make this vow. Right here. Right now. I will not spend another year here in Washington. By the 4th next year, I'll be back home. You guys are all witness. Please hold me accountable.

That said, to those of us here in the US, I wish you a fantastic 4th of July. Be safe, and have a burger and a dog for me!

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Wed, 02 Jul 2008 13:31:15 -0700

I am absolutely, head over heels in love... with cold pressed iced coffee. I had my very first (and second and fourth and eighth) one today and I'm hooked. God f'ing bless caffeinated beverages. I will not sleep tonight, but it will have all been worth it.