Corpus Christi Texas Trash

People, you really need to pick up after yourselves. THERE IS NO EXCUSE. There are trash receptacles EVERYWHERE. In 30 minutes I collected over 30lbs of trash.

-Plastic soda bottles
-Glass beer bottles
-pieces of sharp glass lodged in the sand
-straws
-gloves
-plastic eating utensils
-styrofoam
-fast food boxes & cups
-plastic bottle caps
-aluminum cans
-plastic bags:over 40 of these
-foam
-bicycle tires
-bicycle handbars
-wire hangers
-a tangled mess of red cable..........
- DOG FECES

I took my dog with me but I do clean up after him. Is it illegal to post pictures of people not cleaning up after their dogs? I captured a few photos today.

And quit staring at my lunch...

Thank you for the compliment but I do mind when you touch my hair - I just don't say anything because I don't want to come across as bitchy.
I don't like it when complete strangers call me "Sweetheart, Darling, Honey, Sweetie."
I dislike it when a certain someone calls me "MOM" - I AM NOT A MOTHER.

This past weekend I told a friend that you reminded me of Oompa Loompa and this morning you were singing a song from Willy Wonka ... I thought that was awesome. You are so annoying.

Baby blanket # 2 - Complete.

I'll have to charge my batteries to take a picture, but I finally finished the baby blanket for my coworker! Felt bad because his baby was born a week ago and I wasn't able to finish it before the due date. I lost many hours of sleep over this so his baby better use it!
(I need to get a new digital camera, one that doesn't use rechargeable batteries!)

I have to get started on my friend Abril's scarf and hat... at my pace I'll have those done by Summer. HAHA.

I ordered one too many packages of Girl Scout Cookies. Never have liked the mint ones, but I have fallen in love with TAGALONGS.

Happy Gobble Gobble

I have to work tomorrow - Thanksgiving Day. I'd much rather be stuck in the kitchen for hours. You better enjoy your day off.

Update: HAWKS

Hundreds of hawks in the backyard today! HUNDREDS! It was raining when we took some pictures so many came out blurry with waterdrops hitting the lens. I managed to capture a few seconds of video so you can get a good glimpse of them!

You can see them better in the larger version.







Short Clip of the hawks. (The (annoying)dog barking in the background is not my dog... it's the neighbors.)

Article about Pro Golfer (idiot)Isehhour purposely killing a hawk.

2 Years Old

Titan turned 2 years old this past February. Here's a picture of him with a birthday gift from his Uncle(my brother). I only let him chew on stuff like this while under my supervision.

One year later

The first anniversary of my Grandmother's death is coming up. The constellation of Orion takes me back to my favorite memory of us. Sister and I would lay on Grandma's roof staring at the stars and videotaping Mars. Grandma in her fragile state would muster up the energy to climb up the spiral staircase just to join us. She'd point out Orion and we'd record her singing. We'd stay up really late looking at old photographs and she'd tell us stories about Grandpa.
Those are the days that I remember. Hasta Pronto mi viejita linda.



My grandma was a wise old soul
Took me by the hand not long ago
Said, "Son, what's your hurry, boy slow it down
Taste the wild honey, listen to the sound
Of the wind that's blowin' through the trees
Rivers flowin' to the sea
Yeah they're all headin' home just like you and me
Life's for livin' child, can't you see?"

These are the days we will remember
These are the times that won't come again
The highest of flames become an ember
And you gotta live 'em while you can

These are the days we will remember
These are the days we will remember
These are the days we will remember
These are the days we will remember

So take 'em by the hand, they're yours and mine
Take 'em by the hand and live your life
Take 'em by the hand don't let 'em all fly by
C'mon, C'mon now

Ooo days go by
Yeah, just like a hand out the window wavin' in the wind as the cars go by
Days go by

Como te ves, me vi y como me ves, te verás.

Please check on your elderly relatives, friends and neighbors, especially if they are living by themselves.

As you see yourself, I once saw myself; as you see me now, you will be seen. -Mexican Proverb

Dog: 1 Dolls: 0

I'd never gotten around to getting rid of stuffed animals that an ex gave me. I had them stored and forgot about them. I was throwing them into a trashbag for disposal but then my dog started taking them out and running all over the place with them. I thought, "Hey great idea!" So now the plush toys have been converted into dog toys and he's having fun chewing them up!

Oh Happy Day

Today was the first time the puppy was left home alone and the entire time I was out I prayed he wouldn't ruin any of the furniture. Came home to find the television and the caller ID unplugged but the wires weren't chewed on (Thankfully!). I felt like I had left my child at home and I needed to return ASAP. I was imagining him whimpering and chewing on everything but when I came home he was sound asleep. He's made peace with one of the other dogs. They go wild and chase one another AND they even share toys. I'm trying to crate train him and so far that's going super. He's basically training himself because all I'm doing is keeping it tidy. One thing that I find really funny about him is his whining. When he's sleeping he wants everybody to be quiet. If you make a noise he will whine and toss and turn. He's like a grumpy old man only cuter! I can't see him when it's dark, he sure loves pouncing on my toes and he loves going for drives. Today was such a good day. I hope your week started out as well as mine.

I know it's been out for a while now but I just saw "The Constant Gardener" this weekend and I absolutely loved it.

Day 2

He's adjusting well and the other dogs are warming up to him!

I am NOT naming him Elvis

I'll take pictures of the pup today. I'm trying to get him adjusted to being around us, our other dogs aren't being as friendly as I thought they would be. The male shihtzu has decided to not even give him a chance, he hates him but I'm working on it! He hides behind my feet a whole lot and plays with a chew toy, he surprised me and used the potty where I showed him (twice!) and he's not as destructive as I thought he would be... wait til he gets more accustomed and then maybe his true inner demon will appear. His eyes are grayish blue, pretty! And his coat is MILK CHOCOLATE - I love him!

And of course Mom thinks I should name him Elvis.

Puppy Love

We have a new addition to our family! He's 6 weeks old and I'll get to bring him home tomorrow. My WONDERFUL Sister has surprised me with a puppy and I'm so excited! I will post a picture of him real soon. I've been wanting a dog of this breed for ages and I can't wait to see him!

From Denmark

I found an old stamp. I searched online and found that it's from 1912... this house wasn't built back then, so how did this stamp get in our floor boards?

toad the wet sprocket - walk on the ocean

We spotted the ocean at the head of the trail
Where are we going, so far away
And somebody told me that this is the place
Where everything’s better, everything’s safe
Walk on the ocean
Step on the stones
Flesh becomes water
Wood becomes bone
And half and hour later we packed up our things
We said we’d send letters and all those little things
And they knew we were lying but they smiled just the same
It seemed they’d already forgotten we’d came

Now we’re back at the homestead
Where the air makes you choke
And people don’t know you
And trust is a joke
We don’t even have pictures
Just memories to hold
That grow sweeter each season
As we slowly grow old

Tengo tu sonrisa

Aunque ya no brille más el sol y que en la tierra no haya calor
aunque la noche no tenga estrellas y que la luna no esté con ellas.
No me importa perder o ganar, no podrán verme sufrir jamás porque

Ya no tengo pausa, ya no tengo prisa tengo tu confianza, tengo tu sonrisa
ya no tengo pausa, ya no tengo prisa sobra la esperanza hoy lo oscuro brilla.

Aunque en el mundo no haya justicia y que las guerras sean noticia
aunque sigan quedando fronteras y que el odio no tenga barreras
Nunca me cansaré de luchar en el mundo ya tengo un lugar porque

Ya no tengo pausa, ya no tengo prisa, tengo tu confianza, tengo tu sonrisa
ya no tengo pausa, ya no tengo prisa sobra la esperanza hoy lo oscuro brilla.

Aunque siga habiendo más pobreza y que en algún lado haya tristeza
aunque el destino juegue conmigo y que sólo me gane enemigos
No me importa pensar qué dirán, nunca me verán mirar atrás porque

Ya no tengo pausa, ya no tengo prisa, tengo tu confianza, tengo tu sonrisa
ya no tengo pausa, ya no tengo prisa sobra la esperanza hoy lo oscuro brilla... -Tete

Beach Cleanup

I've decided to participate in this fall's beach cleanup. The trash at the beach last time I visited was disgusting.
I don't mean to be a party pooper, have fun and all.. but clean up after yourselves. Beer cases and glass bottles were left all along the sand. Kids play there, people walk and jog along the water, and could easily step on the glass. Also, tire damage. How frustrating to get a flat out there on the beach. Sure the tide scooped up some of the trash into the water too.

I'll be there and I'll be sure to take pictures.

Adopt-A-Beach
Trashing Texas Beaches Isn't Cool
Saturday
September 18th
9am to Noon
All along the Texas Coast!

I still want to read the book.

I went out to see "The Notebook" last night. It's such a beautiful love story. It was three of us and the movie made all of us cry. I liked this movie a whole lot more than "Love Actually".
The Notebook reminded me of my Alzheimer patients and it made me feel so sad. What a terrible disease. Give me cancer, diabetes, or any other disease, but not alzheimers. I'd hate to lose my memories.

An amazing "young" man with a good heart

"In August 2004, I will swim the English Channel at age 70. Your generous donations to this extreme challenge will help to build a brighter future for the children of Haiti" - George Brunstad

A few hours ago, he completed his mission. Success! He was able to raise over $11,000, which will be used to build an orphanage, a medical center and schools in Hinche, a city in Haiti. What a wonderful man.

www.channelhopeforhaiti.org

Smile

La noche esta tan clara, no puede perder nada
espero llegar a un viaje sin destino
a las estrellas pido, les pido valor, que no se depierte el mal
les pido calor, volverte a encontrar

cantare, hasta morir
hasta verte sonreir
donde estes te cantare, solo a ti

no tengo mas abrigo que los años contigo
me llevo tu paz las sombras del camino
los diablos escondidos me han echo escapar
vigilan mi voluntad se an lanzado al mar
me queda cantar

cantare, hasta morir
hasta verte sonreir
donde estes te cantare, solo a ti

cantare hasta morir
hasta verte sonreir
donde estes te cantare, solamente a ti

-La Oreja De Van Gogh