I have been seeing a lot of birds in our backyard bird feeder recently, ones I've never seen and many I have. I decided that I should invest in a colorful "Birds of Oregon" book so I can identify them whenever I see something new. Yesterday I saw the most interesting bird that was orange with black and white spots and a tufted head. I looked it up ( Read more... )

"So no one told you life was gonna be this way ( Read more... )

Ok, I'm not a mom. Not yet, anyway. But I guess I've reached that special age where just the potential of becoming a mom at any time is enough to receive gifts and flowers. Sweet ( Read more... )

Ok, so everyone has been asking me when I am going to write... basically, it is not due to lack of activities (Disneyland!) or time (I've watched 4 Fraiser Dvds), but just a lack of knowing what to say. I'm trying so hard to be happy with my situation, to accept this new thing called adulthood while Eliot pushes through school. I hardly ever see ( Read more... )

Ok. So my job isn't great. but it is just a stopping point on this journey... a temporary situation until the train pulls away from the station onto something better in the future. Thanks to all of you who have given me support and reminding me that there is so much more out there for me than what I have right now... and to those of you who have ( Read more... )

WHY in the world are there NO jobs that are remotely decent anywhere in the Eugene area ( Read more... )

First of all, please read this: Starbucks RetrainingThose wo know me know that I began my coffee career at Seattle's Best Coffee, where they are serious about training their barista in coffee and gourmet espresso beverages. Since I have worked in three seperate SBC stores, I know what makes good coffee and the intricate details that make you an ( Read more... )

60 Things You Possibly Didn't Know About Me ( Read more... )

So today Eliot and I conquered the garage door opener! Not only did we figure out how to reset the outside keyless entry code, but we also repaired the broken extra remote for Eliot to put in our new truck. AND I organized the garage so we can fit both cars in the garage. Yay ( Read more... )

So I don't hate my job. But I don't love it either. Today we had NO staffing and they didn't call anyone in even though it was a holiday (it is the end of the fiscal year, you see, and they have to save a buck by working their employees to death). It was so busy at work I zoned out for 2 hours and made close to 300 drinks, all the while thinking ( Read more... )