Not too much...

...is new with me. The internet didn't work until last night so I was going through withdrawal. I've been staying up late (3 a.m. or so) to get the effing invites done and now they are and in the mail. So keep an eye on your mailboxes. And you better appreciate them, dammit. I spent a lot of time on them. And effort. And I got hardly any help. :) I just hope everyone likes them as much as I do. (That means you better like them, too. ;-) )

The cats are driving me nuts. They are into EVERYTHING now. They almost knocked over a lamp I later found out cost $300. So we swapped it out with a less pricy model. Last night when I was re-heating my dinner I saw a bright flash. I was puzzled for a second, but then immediately figured it out. I looked around the wall and there was the lamp, leaning against the chair. I guess no more lamps over there. I even moved the kitty climbing thingy. But NOOOO.

Peggy and Alissa were here Monday night. It was really nice having someone around to talk to. They took us out to Cheesecake Factory in Edina. YUMMY! It was the first time I had ever had cheesecake and I love it. (Or at least the chocolate kind!)

I'm upset because I left a voicemail with our pastor yesterday and he hasn't gotten back to me and we need to get crackalackin. ESPECIALLY since we have to get the marriage license 2 weeks before the wedding and we want the discount. Oi.

Gratiuitous kitten pictures

It's a little better...

Life's relaxed a little bit now. Thank God. I called the MN Department of Revenue; they're not going to take my car. Haha. It's all good. Now I know exactly how much my bills are going to be every month. Also got my federal loans consolidated. They didn't go through waaay back in July when I called them before because I saw that it hadn't gone through and they said that they saw no reason why they shouldn't. Well, the reason: my address was the same as one of my references. So they're consolidated at 3.something% now. Which isn't the 2.5% it could have been, but it's also not the 5% I thought it would be. Yay.

I went to Kinko's, and it looks like the paper I wanted to use to print part of my invitations on isn't going to work anywhere. So I guess I'm going to have to settle for plain 'ol cardstock. I'll have to see if I can't think of anything to jazz them up if that's what happens. And use the 200-odd sheets of the other stuff for something.

The lady doctor I had told me that it's a 1 in 3 chance of the cells being cancerous. Not good. When my mom told my dad and brother last night I guess my brother started crying and my dad just got real serious. I'm not all that worried about it at this point because this has happened to me before and it was all right. Maybe it's just one of those things that I'm going to be unfortunate enough to have to do every 2-3 years. Cutting, biopsy, and acid. Lovely. And why borrow trouble? I have enough already. And at any rate, if it is anything, I'm sure we caught it early enough to do something about it.

I was going to apply at SuperTarget in West St. Paul today but when I went they application kiosks were always full! There was no way I was going to stand in line looking like a huge dork, though. Haha. :) Anyway, I hope everything is going well for you all!!

Monday Blues

Today is probably about the crappiest day I've had recently. I woke up with a blinding headache. I was waiting for the garbage man to come so that I could put our garbage can back in our garage before it got stolen. So I went out there after it left and wheeled it into our garage. But lo and behold, our can was still in there! FULL! So I guess it's going to have to wait for next Sunday to get taken out. Thank goodness this is a short weekend! Then I walk back in here and look at the garbage can. Shaun didn't even take that out this morning. Awesome. And I picked up the styrofoam chunks from the cooler that he crushed with my car last week that he was too lazy to pick up. So I hope the garbages don't end up stinking too bad.

When I went to plug my laptop in I noticed the kitties decided it'd be a good idea to chew the power cable. Sure, it already wasn't perfect, but I didn't need it destroyed anymore than it already was. So now I REALLY have to get a new one for, oh, $79. For a frigging power supply. And a new battery would be nice, since mine doesn't hold a charge anymore. How much does that cost? $80. On Ebay because Apple doesn't sell them anymore.

I called my girly doctor back today and I have to go get something called a colposcopy again. Worst pain of my entire life. I won't go into it here, but let's just say that those things suck REALLY badly. And all because of some abnormal cells that could be cancerous. Apparently, it's a 1 in 3 chance.

In the plans for today: More invitiation work and probably going to Kinko's to see how much it would cost to get the rest of my invitations printed there. And to go to Super Target and apply for a job there. Goody.

And I still have to call the MN Department of Revenue. Don't ask. But I sure am putting that one off! *sick stomach feeling*

All in all: horrid day. And it isn't even 10 a.m. yet. And Cora is sitting on my shoulder trying to gnaw my earring out of my ear. Like it's catnip or something. She can't leave it alone!

Meh...

Sarah* came to see me! I like it when I get visitors. :)

Friday, I cleaned up and vacuumed and did a lot of things around the place. I also took Shaun's car to the Tire Discount Co. to get his new-to-him wheel put on. (His front tire went flat on his way to work Tues. so he'd been driving my car. When I brought his tire there to get two new wheels on the front they told me that his rim was cracked) So that's done. But I have GOT to get cranking on those invitations, though otherwise they'll never get out! And they have to soon... But I got a call from my girly doctor telling me I need to call her back so 'we can discuss what I need to do".

Saturday morning we went to go see our Pastor about marriage counseling. Except it isn't counseling really anymore so much as planning. So his theory on things is that he doesn't force people to do any one thing because then they'll be resentful and not learn anything and then it'd all just be a big waste of time. So out of the options Shaun and I think that we are going to read a book and take a test called Prepare that was put together by U of M professors. It's like an in-depth personality test so that we can see our weaknesses and strengths so that we know what to work on. Apparently it also has a relatively new feature that is called 'family of origin' which evaluates what kind of families we come from. Which basically means what kind of marriage our parents had and we were raised in. Well, Shaun and I already know that our families are about as opposite as it gets. But it'll help us realize where each other is coming from so that we don't get confused and outraged. But after that we sat around and waited for Cory and Luana to come for the Wild game. We ate at Chevy's (NUM!) and then they went to the game and we sat around some more. Then we left to go to Pat McGovern's to meet up with Cory and Luana. Well, I got yelled at because I took to long to get a table, but we all agreed we wouldn't want to sit there anyway because it was so packed it was nearly impossible to get a drink and really freaking HOT. Then we went to Tom Reid's and that was stinking packed, too. So we drove up to O'Garas. Which was a nice place, not packed, and the onion rings looked delicious! We stayed there for a while then came back here and went to sleep.

Yesterday we went to a store that I LOVE on Ford Parkway. God, I wish I had some $! Then I worked on invitations and Shaun read his book.

A (long) survey

Getting sick of these yet?


1. Your real name: Dana
2. Friends call you: Dana
3. What your boyfriend calls you: sweets...
4. What's a name you once wished you'd rather have?: alexiana... crazy, huh?
5. What is/are the ugliest name(s) you can think of?: Agnes, Wilhelm, Heinrich, old german names i guess...
6. What would you name these if you had them as pets?
a. turtle: shelly
b. goose: blankie
c. pirate: jack sparrow (haha)
d. a hot boy: slave. as in sex slave. ;-)
7. If there was a song about you, what would it be called?: lazy blue eyed girl
8. What would you name your kids?: boy: rune somethingorother girl: ainslie mae
9. What would you name a ship you built?: Spootnik
10. If you wrote a book, what would it be called?: How to proctrastinate then not die of stress
11. Thrown up in public?: nope.
12. Eaten or drank anything spoiled?: milk, once
13. Had a rip in your pants you didn't know about? Probably. that stuff happens to me all the time.
14. Tripped while checking someone out?: Nope, I just trip while I'm walking.
15. Had to pay for something you broke?: Nope. Shockingly.1
6. Nearly drowned?: No
17. Passed out?: Yep. While at Shaun's house for X-mas a couple of years ago. I got up in the middle of the night to go pee and I did but washing my hands I passed out, cracked my head on the edge of the vanity and fell into the tub.
18. Had a crush on somebody?: I had about 6 crushes in high school and I've had 2 boyfriends. Neither of which I had a 'crush' on.
19. Been stuck in the rain?: I don't think I've ever been stuck.
20. Been attacked by an animal?: An ostrich bit my nose at that arky zoo place once.
21. Caught people having sex?: no, but i've heard it often enoug.
22. Fallen asleep while driving?: been tired.
23. Felt attracted to someone of the same sex?: nope.
24. Actually slipped on a banana peel?: nope.
25. Made a wish that came true?: Probably. I've wished for so many things odds are something came true.
Complete The Sentence
26. I once had a dream... that could've come true.
27. I'm only racist towards... dumb people.
28. I don't even know why I'm... freezing.
29. I'd give anything to have sex with... Um....
30. Nothing sucks more than having to... submit all kinds of resumes and not get a call back.
31. If I had six bucks i'd buy... chocolate.
32. It's hot. I should take off my... socks.
33. It's always more fun if you... are with a friend.
34. You can't eat steak without.... I personally think that if the steak is good it doesn't need anything. But for a side - garlic mashed potatoes!
35. You better shut up before I... give you a dirty look and make a snide remark.
36. I really like you and everything but... let's just be friends.
(what happened to 37-39?)

What would you do if...
40. A dirty old guy at the airport slaps your butt?: kick him in the nuts.
41. Somebody was about to steal your car?: hit the panic button on my remote.
42. You wake up with a billion spiders crawling all over you and your bed?: scream and scream and flail about.
43 You farted while giving a persuasive speech in class?: walk out of the room and die in the hallway. Or wish I was dead. Then I'd drop the class.
44. The person you just kissed tells you they have oral herpes?: punch them. then write it on a bathroom stall.
45. You have three wishes? world peace I suppose (but it's so generic to wish for this), enough money to not have to worry about it, and for Shaun and I to have a good wedding.
46. The government allowed you to choose one thing to be made illegal and one thing to be legalized?: Illegal: cigarettes (sorry smokers), legal: bankruptcy getting rid of student loans. (haha)
47. Britney Spears was at your front door asking for jumper cables?: tell her to try using her underwear.
48. You had a time machine?: go back a year and have a good talk with my mother.
49. FOX gave you a half hour show to do whatever you wanted?: God, I dunno.
Would you rather....
50. Would you rather find the cure for cancer or the cure for aids?: Cancer - because you have no control over whether you get it
51. Would you rather have the power to fly, or the power to teleport?: Hmm...teleport... get there much faster!
52. Would you rather have the power to see the future, or the power to record your dreams?: dreams
53. Would you rather be really skinny, or really fat?: Really skinny... at least that way you could find clothes to wear
54. Would you rather be lost in a forest, or stuck in a box?:lost in a forest. much more interesting
55. Would you rather be in a drama movie, or a comedy?: Drama
56. Would you rather be in a hip hop video or a rock video?: rock - they at least have more to them than mostly naked chicks
57. Would you rather have your birthday on Christmas Day, or on February 29th?: february 29th.
58. Would you rather live in the sewer, or in Afghanistan?: Afghanistan... at least it wouldn't smell like sewer everywhere
59. Would you rather be in a mental institution or in a penitentiary?: Pen - no restraints or padded rooms
60. Would you rather snow board or hang glide: Hang glide
61. Would you rather be a ninja or a pirate?: pirate

What's the first thing that comes to your mind when you read the following words?
62. Courage: pain
63. Driver: bad ones
64. Yoga: wish i could do it
65. Bakery: cake
66. Roach: insect
67. Mushroom: ew
68. Sprung: a leak
69. Exotic: beautiful in a not me way
70. Pythagorean: theorem

Miscellaneous
71. Construct an acronym for these words. (example: G M S = Give Me Steak)...
a. S O L R A K S: super orlov loves rare and kholrabi steaks
b. E B A F S: everyone boing a fun snake
c. C H I N A: could he ingest no artichoked.
d. R G P: role 'game' play
72. What is your definition of love?: caring for someone as much as your self and being willing to do almost anything for them
73. List 3 words that are clues to identifying a person you are currently interested in: punk, cars, loud
74. Reveal a secret about you that nobody knows of, but type it in acronym form: I A N B
76. Were you too scared to do it?: it isn't something anyone wants to do
77. Who or what is your worst enemy?: i am my own worst enemy
78. Who is the last person you kicked?: shaun, because he won't quit snoring at night
79. If you had to be a chess piece, which piece would you be?: pawn, it's what i feel like
80. Name three people you know whose names begin with the first letter of your last name: Jenny, Jen, and Jennifer.
81. What's one romantic thing somebody's done for you?: Shaun spelled out 'i love you' in lilacs (which I love!) on my bed

What Is Your opinion?
83. "Girls are nothing but drama.": Yes
84. "Only idiots watch The Simpsons.": nope.
85. "Kentucky is way better than Cali": hells no.
86. "There's nothing wrong with stealing.": don't think so.
87. "Alcohol is the answer to ALL your problems.": alcohol only makes it worse once you remember it
88. "You don't need to go to college to be a brain surgeon": haha. even the ones who do go still mess up
89. "Music is stupid.": who said that?
90. "Your car sucks.": no, it only semi-sucks. it's not the coolest or uncoolest, and it hasn't broken anything in 2 years, so... *knock on wood*

Pictures!

This is in a park just before you go over the Mississippi on Kellogg... the pink ones are actually multi-colored. Not sure which park.





Sunset as we were heading back to St. Paul on Sunday

You knew they were coming! I promise, last kitty pictures unless they do something completely adorable! Dora snuggling with my dad.

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

So, we got there (MN Zoo IMAX theatre) at about 6:30. B I G mistake. Shaun thought that we'd be fine and I was slightly anxious because there are some real fanatics out there that had probably been sitting there all damn day. Well, about 600 people got there ahead of us. By the time that we actually got to sit in the theatre, there were no seats available next to each other, except for the reserved ones, of course. So we ended up sitting in the 2nd row. Which was a killer since the damn screen was so huge. You'd actually have to turn your head to be able to see the whole screen. My head hurt so bad by the end of the movie! But it was super cool to be able to go see it... maybe we'll go see it Friday when we can see the whole screen and not crick our necks, haha. It was good to be able to hang out with Andrea. Too bad Jennifer couldn't come, but with the weather supposing to have been crappier than it is, I didn't want her to drive down here the first time and get all freaked out about it. And it worked well since the damn place was so full anyway. Sorry, Jen. But the movie was VERY good. The lighting in it was amazing. This was the third director for it and you can tell because every time it seems slightly different. Sometimes some of the lines seemed a little forced or awkward, but we're not talking Oscars for performances in this movie anyway, so no big deal. :) I give it two thumbs up.

Wheww-ee

It has been a couple of days. Busy and yet not busy. Ya know? Anyways... let me start with Thursday since that was the first day recently that something cool happened to me. I got up at 5:45 after Shaun left because I couldn't sleep. So I watched KSTP in the morning and they had a little clip about Harry Potter. Then they were like, "If you want to win free tickets to the advance screening Monday night, go to kstp.com and click 'As seen on 5". So I did that, and they want you to send a name and a phone number where you could be contacted. So I did and it said that winners would be contacted sometime that day. Anyways, I fell asleep and was woken up by my phone ringing. It was KSTP, telling me I won four free tickets! YAY! So I had to call and let Shaun know. To get the tickets I had to drive to KSTP on University, but we were leaving that night for Hinck-town. So we went up and didn't do much Thurs night.

Friday I got to try to print my invitations out but of COURSE it wouldn't work. First I had to install the printer and then get all of the files arranged so that there would be a minimum of cutting. That took 3 hours. Then we got to try to print them. Well, it would print one and then jam, and jam, and jam. Grrr. So Alissa was supposed to leave at 4 and we were there until 4:45 and only got the regular card stock and vellum printed. So I get to drive up again this Thurs minus Shaun to try to get that schiznit printed out again.

Saturday Lucy, Jenny, Mom and I went shopping. We went to Mill End Textiles and then to Coon Rapids (Riverdale shopping center). we were there until 6, then we decided to try to go and eat. Well, the mexican place we were going to eat at was packed, so we decided to try Applebee's. That was packed. So we thought we'd go to Target and then to Applebee's and hope the line would be shorter (6 o'clock on a Saturday... anyplace would be busy). Well, Target was the next exit up so we just decided to forgo it and go to Forest Lake, which has both. So we went to Target, then to Applebee's. We got back into Hinckley and unpacked by 10, then waited until 10:30 to go the Firehouse. Dad was pretty loose. Haha. But it was a great day hanging out with the girls, it'd been years since we'd done that.

Sunday Rick and Dean brought the kitties over for us to bring down. Then we left to come here. Not that interesting.

Today I sat around trying to get the internet to work, and we have a technician coming tomorrow, so now I'll have to call in the morning and cancel that. Goody. The kitties are tiring, I'm not used to watching over something so much. Well, I guess I had to do that for Callie this summer. But they're cute and amusing so it's all worth it. I think you all should come and see my kitties. :) I (of course) have more kitty pictures. I guess I'm cat-vain. Haha.

Pics of St. Paul

But only the parts, so far, that are easily accessible by foot. :)

My apt building

The door to my condo

Right by the Quest building

Church on 7th St by Mickey's Diner

Detail of Landmark Building

Landmark Detail 2

Reflection of Landmark Building

Minnesota: It's not just for Lutherans anymore

El Teatro

Cora and... Dora

Alissa and Peggy re-christened Cassie into Dora. She has to go to the veterinarian's today due to a distended belly. I hope she's alright, she's my favorite of the two (The fluffier one). We were supposed to bring them down with us but we didn't want to split them up. I made Peggy not cry for one week longer. But I did bring them over to the house so that Dad could see them. They were running and jumping and scratching me all up. So cute. :) Etta was lurking around and sneaking and hissing at them, but they survived it. They live with the biggest biznatch of them all and that's Lola, Peggy and Rick's cat.

Frolicking


Danger approaches!


Jumping over Dad's feet


Spazzing each other out


Aww! They form a heart!

Learn about me... if you want....

FIRSTS.
First best friend: Lena Frye
First screen name: Enigma26 (haha, I was such a dork!)
First pet: Max, who nearly strangled me, but Princess is the first I can remember
First piercing/tattoo: Ears pierced, 6 yrs. old
First credit card: Does my check card count? Then I was 19/20
First true love: Shaun
First enemy: I'm not sure who I've pissed off enough to make an enemy of. I'm sure there are some, though.


LASTS.
Last cigarette: There wasn't a first.
Last car ride: Shaun and I went to Woodbury to get adhesive and X-acto knife blades
Last kiss: Oh, half an hour ago.
Last good cry: It's been a couple of weeks, thank God.
Last movie seen: Robots
Last beverage drank: Mt. Dew
Last food consumed: Lefse (lef-SAH)
Last phone call: Home.
Last time showered: This afternoon.
Last shoes worn: Nikes
Last CD played: My mp3 mix CD
Last item bought: X-acto knife blades
Last disappointment: The fact that I couldn't eat at Salsarita's.
Last time wanting to die: It's been a while for that one too
Last shirt worn: Currently wearing a sweater I wore for work at Target.
Last website visited: decemberfairy.blogspot.com
Last word you said: "oh, yeah"
Last song you sang: "In This Skin"

WHAT.
What color socks are you wearing: white
What is under your bed: Not sure.
What time did you wake up this morning: 10-something

FUTURE.
Where do you want to go: Fort Collins, CO
How many kids do you want: Two
What kind of car: Cute and safe - Audi, Volvo, or Volkswagen.

CURRENT.
Current mood: Bored
Current music: None
Current taste: Lefse
Current hair: straight
Current clothes: columbia inside jacket, aforementioned sweater, jeans


FAVORITE.
Number: 26
Clothing brand: Cheap, cute and fits. my current requirements.
Shoes: slip on
Saying: according to Shaun, I've lost most of my sayings, I dont' say any anymore
T.V. Show: CSI:, Las Vegas
Veggie: Potatos
Fruit: Kiwi, sweet red grapes
Movie: Oi, couldn't say
Magazine: Cosmo, if I had to pick
Candy: Toblerone chocolate bars. mmmmmm
Gum: Orbitz Wintermint or Citrusmint, or Trident Tropical Mango or something like that.
Scent: Vanilla and cinnamon (but not together... or at least I don't think.. . . . .)
Ice cream: Dove Give in to Mint
Color: Pink, Ice Blue
Season: Spring
Holiday: X-Mas. I love the spirit and the decorating!
Radio station: Drive 105
T.V. Channel: No particular fav channel
Junk Food: French Fries
Overall Food: Mexican!!!!!!!!
Fast food: Taco Bell, haha
Restaurant: El Patio (I miss it!), Patrick McGoverns, I can't wait to explore more in this area.
Time of day: early afternoon
Country: Greece, Egypt
State: Colorado!
Mall: of America
Word: don't really have one of those, either....
Month: May/June
Disney character: STITCH!! :D
Scary Movie: eh, none


PRIVATE.
Do you have a crush: Nope
Do you love anyone right now: Yep
Have you ever been in love: Most definitely.
How many people have you kissed: 6?
How many hearts have you broken: maybe one.


FRIENDS.
Best friends: Andrea, Jen D., Jenny L., Sarah*
Known longest: Jenny L.
How many friends do you think you have: 12.5
Funniest: Jenny L.
Shyest: Jenny L. Best hair: Sarah*
Can always make you laugh: Jenny D.
Most athletic: Andrea!
Shortest: Erm... they're all about the same height...


FINAL QUESTIONS.
I want: to get a job that doesn't totally suck
I wish: I could have enough $ to not have to worry about it
I love: Shaun
I miss: my childhood innocence
I hear: tv in background

Survey thingy

I'd appreciate it if you all would fill this out... it would probably end up being amusing. :) And Sarah*s forcing me. Haha.

Where did we meet:
Take a stab at my middle name:
How long have you known me:
When is the last time that we saw each other:
Do I smoke:
Do I drink:
Do I curse:
Do I believe in God:
When is my birthday:
What was your first impression of upon meeting me:
Color of my eyes:
Do I have any siblings:
What's one of my favorite things to do:
Am I funny:
Do you remember one of the first things I said to you:
What's my favorite type of music:
What is the best feature about me:
Am I shy or outgoing:
Am I a rebel or do I follow the rules:
Do I have any special talents:
Would you consider me a friend/good friend:
Would you call me preppy, average, sporty, punk, hippie, glam, nerdy, snobby, or something else (what):
Have you ever seen me cry:
Are my parents still together:
If I had broccoli stuck in my teeth would you tell me:
Have you ever hugged me:
Do you miss me...do you think i miss you:
What is my favorite food:
Have you ever had a crush on me:
If there was one good nickname for me, what would it be:
What's your favorite memory of me:
What is my worst habit:
If you and I were stranded on a desert island, what one thing would I bring:

What?!?!

Christmas commercials already!? I cannot believe it... but then again I can. Consumerism, despite the depressed economy, is the American Way.

But X-mas is my favorite time of the year, just because of the spirit of the season. Goodwill towards men and everything like that. Gotta love it.

I'm hoping to make it to the Mannheim Steamroller concert. I love their x-mas music. :)

Trail of Terror

I had this in an earlier post but when I was trying to upload pictures the text deleted and the only version I had copied was pre-trail.. just noticed... anyway...

Andrea invited me to go with her and her friend Jay and his roomate Jeremy to the Trail of Terror in Shakopee... It was waaaay out there! We stood in line forever to get the tickets, then we had to stand in line forever to get into the place. But once we did we immediately went on the hayride (thank goodness we got haybales!) and then into a few of the mini-haunted houses, Phobia House and Clown House. (Have I ever mentioned that I think clowns are the CREEPIEST thing ever? I watched Stephen King's IT too young, I guess...) and then we stood in line for the 3/4 mile long haunted house. Between standing in line and getting through the place it took a little over two hours. Once we were done we sat in the big tent and ate caramel apples. NUM! :) In the big one there was a big round tube with black light reactive spots on it spinning around and around. It sure did make us dizzy! And some of us thought they were going to be sick from it. After that we went through the last couple of mini-houses, the Butcher Shop and Mindbender. Then Jay went on the huge bungee jumping thing, then we went back to their place in Shakopee. Talked for a while, watched Steve the cat chase balls and then we left. We were going to go to Pat McGovern's with Shaun and Cory, but by the time we got back to St. Paul it was 12:45. And everyone was tired, even though the bars close at 2. So it was a good time and I am really glad I went. :)