Scavenger

Joe and I enjoy going to the weekly antique market, although we don't always come home with something it's still fun to see what people are trying to sell. Even the old used shoes.

Last weekend we happened upon these lamps and I just love them. After scrubbing they are even lovelier.

Paid off, finally.

I've waited two years, two frustrating years for little seeds to bloom and today they finally did. This is the fruit of that labor, isn't it beautiful? It's a passion flower, or Passiflora.

If you notice there's another one about to open right next to it!

Oouch!

Today our pup had a surgery, she got put under anesthesia which scares me; but our new vet was wonderful. This woman sees so many animals on base and she manages to remember my pup's name,which made me smile. She actually took care of her personally. I'm so impressed with her especially since she understood how special my pup is to me.

I am happy to report she is home safe and sound with only one original piece is missing.

Don't answer even when asked.

When you joke around about your birthday being a month away and the thirteen year old who's helping you in the office turns to you and asks how old you are and they then guess way older than you are. Don't be offended.

Tag, I'm it!

1. My uncle once: gave me a sea shell.
2. Never in my life: would I have thought I'd be living overseas.
3. When I was five: I loved Barbie.
4. High school was: a few life lessons mixed in with immaturity.
5. I will never forget: falling in love with Joe. (my husband)
6. Once I met: someone I admired.
7. There’s this girl I know: who can't stop talking.
8. Once, at a bar: I played shuffle board with my grandmother. (VFW)
9. By noon, I’m usually: done with lunch and back to work.
10. Last night: I drank too much hard cider and enjoyed myself.
11. If only I had: an idea of what to do next.
12. Next time I go to church: I hope it's because I wanted to.
13. What worries me most: is feeling like a failure.
14. When I turn my head left I see: a beautiful painting of Naples Italy.
15. When I turn my head right I see: my pup and my fat cat (we are sitting on the couch)
16. You know I’m lying when: asked if I care, because I do.
17. What I miss most about the Eighties is: being a carefree kid.
18. If I were a character in Shakespeare I’d be: dead.
19. By this time next year: I will be residing in the United States. Where? not sure.
20. A better name for me would be: I always liked Brook, but not sure it fits ...
21. I have a hard time understanding: why people can't act like adults and stop gossiping (prob just the military community, but I doubt it)
22. If I ever go back to school, I’ll: finish that degree!
23. You know I like you if: I try to make conversation with you, instead of just letting you do all the talking.
24. If I ever won an award, the first person I would thank would be: Joe.
25. Take my advice, never: forget how important your family is.
26. My ideal breakfast is: my mom's Sunday morning breakfast.
27. A song I love but do not have is: anything related to Christmas, love it but don't have any.
28. If you visit my hometown, I suggest you: Visit the small bakery near my high school, then antique shop down town
29. Why won’t people: stop abusing and abandoning animals.
30. If you spend a night at my house: I'll make you breakfast in the morning.
31. I’d stop my wedding for: my grandfather.
32. The world could do without: hate.
33. I’d rather lick the belly of a cockroach than: eating one?
34. My favorite blonde(s) is/are: my mom.
35. Paper clips are more useful than: a clothesline.
36. If I do anything well it’s: organize.
37. And by the way: I'm happy.
I tag Michelle, Emily and Holly.

Dog days of summer. . .

The fantastic days of summer oh boy they are passing us by quickly. It seems that winter lasted f.o.r.e.v.e.r. but the lazy, warm wonderful season is almost over.

I've realized I now cannot blog at work, considering I rarely turn on my computer at home anymore this cuts into my blogging time and ability drastically. So much has happened. Joe & I are coming up on a big anniversary; we are in such a good place right now that I'm really enjoying our marriage. I think it's taken this long to finally get in sync with each other and we are loving every second of it. Phew.

A neighbor and I started up a dog group in our community, we have quite a group going. Busiest night we had almost 20 dogs! It was wonderful. Gella (our pup) is slowly coming out of her shell, she has actually let other people pet her. I wonder if the pride I feel is what parents feel for kids, because I am proud. She's overcoming so much just by letting a kid stand next to her! *(quick back story, she was very badly abused before we adopted her, she has many quirks due to said abuse)*

I've been taking many photos lately, there is so much beauty here that I'm having a hard time focusing on which part to try and capture. It's fun just trying, thrilling when something turns to my liking.

The good ol days

Lately I've been rather nostalgic, I popped in a CD from a few years ago and it’s crazy to think it’s actually been a few years ago. Back then I worked for that company near the town that I grew up in, I worked with one of the band members. Said member had this girl crushing all over him, oh he was just so beautiful. Dark lovely hair, blue icy eyes and such a kind kind heart. They are a fantastic band and I love their music. They are available on ITunes now, band name Fielding. You should check them out, good for lazy nostalgic afternoons.