Ok, for those of you who attempted to convince me that I need junior clothing sizes, I determined to find my size in "women's" sizes. Now, according to Nordstroms, I'm a size 8. Here's the link to prove it ( Read more... )

For all of us who feel only the deepest love and affection for the way computers have enhanced our lives, read on. At a recent computer expo (COMDEX), Bill Gates reportedly compared the computer industry with the auto industry and stated ( Read more... )

Holly made me this great CD, so appropriately named. I've been listening to it all week. There's just something so great about doing work to the sound of "My neck, my back...". I've been working overtime again all week, but somehow, the trip to Vancouver made it seem less stressful. My builds were failing tests and managers kept popping into my ( Read more... )

Ok, so my marshmellow scores aren't quite as high as my SATs. With our new house I have a harder time saving than I'm used to. All these temptations and necessities keep draining the bank account. Of course, I'm justifying today's little purchase with my recent raise at work ( Read more... )

Got a call yesterday morning at work from a number with a 505 area code. I was certain it was a solicitor, but it turned out to be a nurse from Intel telling me my Doug was in the hospital. She asked me if I was going to leave work and meet him there, so I had to explain that I was actually in Arizona and couldn't really take the drive just yet ( Read more... )

Had a physical this morning super early before work. I'd getting established with a new doctor and had to see his nurse practioner out in Sun Lakes. It amazes me how developers choose to build communities out in the middle of nowhere. What's more amazing is, given 10 years or so, the borders of Phoenix will have sprawled out passed these ( Read more... )

I have a hard time believing my scale said 111 this morning. I know it's about 2 pounds off (judging from the Y and doctor's scales - no, I'm not obsessed...) but still, that makes a real weight of 113. I just don't see how that's possible. I certainly don't look any thinner, but I do see myself everyday. My clothes fit better, I work out and ( Read more... )

Doug and I had a wonderful, romantic weekend together in Oregon. We drove out to Cannon beach, played in the sand and strolled through the numerous boutiques along the shoreline. We watched a glass blowing demonstration and shared an ice cream cone. Then, over a delicious four-course dinner back in Portland, we had some great conversations. ( Read more... )

I'm so excited! Doug just got a verbal job offer this morning at Fab 12 here in Chandler. Nothing's settled yet, but looks like he'll probably be moving back this fall. I'm super stoked!

I have a horrible addiction to those Easter Cadbury mini chocolate eggs. I keep telling myself I'll only eat 1, but that leads to 12... I'm trying so hard to eat right and exercise everyday. I really want to tone the figure a little better. Chocolate eggs, you are my nemesis! What I'd really like is a fitness/health goal to work towards and ( Read more... )