Dirrrrty Dallas

I am not sure what your cities are like, but having been born and raised in Dallas I can accurately say that at times it seems like this entire city is full of maniacs. People that are living the millionaire lifestyle, with $30,000 salaries. Debt up their ears. Women are filled with silicone and the men are more concerned with their car than anything else. So, when my wonderful friend (and fellow Dallas-ite) passed along this link I was thoroughly amused.

Is your city dirty? Dallas sure is.

(The Christina Aguilera song was in my head the entire time I was writing this post)

NO means NO

WARNIG – I am about to ramble about a work issue that drives me insane. I am sure many of you are also agitated by this same thing.

The over CC’r. Specifically, the person that deems it necessary to respond to an email, with your superior copied. Was my answer not what you wanted to hear? Are you going to run to daddy since mommy gave you an answer you did not like? Come on. I would not be in a position to tell you NO, if I was not able to have to authority to tell you NO. If I think it is important enough to pass along, then I will. You do not need to make that decision for me. No, I am not trying to act all high and mighty; I am just doing my job. I don’t do your job – you don’t need to try to do mine.

Now I feel better…. I can’t be the only person that feels this way—right??

Dear Mr. Romo,

Dear Tomy Romo:

We, your loyal Dallas fans, want what is best for you. And by that, we mean -- WIN THE SUPER BOWL! I completely understand that a boy needs some lovin, but if the below post from Perez Hilton is true...... well, lets just say that Jessica and her pink jersey need to STAY AWAY from Texas Stadium next weekend. I hope you are getting your Jessica fix this weekend, then you come back to Dallas focused and prepared to win. (After you win the Super Bowl, you can take Jessica to Disney with you for some more fun in the sun.)

Love, Mrs. Preppy

Romantico RomoFiled under: Jessica Simpson > Tony Romo
Jessica Simpson and boyfriend Tony Romo are currently enjoying a romantical vacation in Mexico this weekend, PerezHilton.com has learned.
Her parents are also there.
Buzzkill!!!

Steve the Cat

Does this make me a bad mom?

I don't think that it does. My parents cat does the same thing. I think that Steve probably picked up this bad habit from watching Tigger.

Happy New Year!

From our home to your home.... Happy New Year!

(In that last pic -- my best friend introduced me to Mr. Accountant and in college I introduced her to her husband! Funny how those things work out.....)

Inversion Fun

No, these pictures are not upside down. The people in the pictures are!

Me (below)

My dad recently bid on an inversion machine at a silent auction, in the hopes of it helping out his back..... well, Christmas Eve Eve at my parents house was spent hanging upside down! Who cares about the benefits the machine has on your back - we wanted to see who could hang upside own the longest!

Mr. Accountant (above) My younger cousin (below)

My brothers girlfriend (above) My brother (below)

My twin brothers (above and below)

and yes, you can drink wine upside down.

Bloglines Help

I just created a bloglines account, but I think I may be doing it wrong. I created 'feeds' for all of the blogs I read, but when I read the posts, everyone's blog looks the same. I thought you could still see someone's layout??? Also, how do you post comments on other blogs, if you are reading them in bloglines?

Holiday Lessons Learned

I hope everyone had a very merry Christmas!

Here are a couple of things that I learned over the holidays:

1. Let Martha Stewart be Martha Stewart.

As much as I love Martha, I am going to let her stick with creating the holiday cards. I started off with a great idea, but ended up with a coffee table covered in paint pens, glue sticks, paper cutters, photos, and scrapbook paper. After work I am going to stop by Crane's and pick up next year's cards and eliminate the headache for next year.

2. Things appear bigger online.

Kind of like the mirrors on cars - things may appear closer than they actually are ---- things online may appear larger than they actually are! Specifically, jewelery. Two rings are being shipped back tomorrow, to make room for these lovely David Yurman bracelets. I have learned my lesson.

3. Budget...what budget???

Mr. Accountant decided we should set a very reasonable budget for our gifts to each other this year. I tried to stick with the budget, while Mr. Accountant did not. I could try and say that I was upset with him for going over the decided amount, but as soon as I saw the package and learned that my gift was from the jewelery store where they know us by first name, I was delighted. (No picture yet.... will take one of the necklace and post later.) The Foo Fighters tickets I got him are great, but jewelery always wins!

4. It is fun to give AND it is fun to receive.

My mom has taught me many great things, one being how to give a great gift. I like to give things that someone would love, yet would not go out and purchase for themselves, something that is a surprise, something that is thoughtful, something that the recipient wants, but never realized they wanted. This year, I was extremely happy with how all of my selections turned out - there is nothing like seeing the look on that persons face when they open THE GIFT!