Blurrier than I wanted….
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Category Archives: Twists and Turns
Drama Queen
Our little dog, Jinx, had been needing a nail trim for a while. I tried to handle the issue on my own, but Jinx already has me figured out. I’d think I was making progress by taking a tip off of one nail when I could. I’d go for a second nail, and she’d start mouthing my hand or trying to play. Everything’s a game with her!
Bela even helped me a couple of times, but it was a no-go. Jinx was chewing my thumb one time while I was trying to snip a nail. It felt like her teeth went to the bone! The last time, I had barely touched her foot with my hands when she screamed in “pain.” Manipulation is what it was!
Koko’s Palace, our only in-town option for grooming and doggie daycare, is going to be closed for a month starting February first. I called right away for an appointment for Jinx. I dropped her off with Cindy with worry in my heart. Cindy told me later that she had the nails trimmed before I made it to town. Jinx is a little drama dog!
She may look innocent, but she’s sneaky.
Throwback Thursday
My friend, Lisa, posted a great deal from Shutterfly, so I took advantage of that code to order a reusable shopping bag. I only had to pay shipping. After a lot of thought, I chose a photo I took in Denver when we went to Warped Tour. MC Lars was very sweet, and I got a free CD when I told him I’m a teacher. His Edgar Allan Poe rap songs are amazingly creative and catchy. I have it in my CD player now.
MC Lars was making his way to his tent to sell some merch when Bela greeted him from the line. He looked at her, smiled and said, ?Hey! Come here, Cuddles!” and hugged her. It’s one of our favorite memories.
Otro Dia
Holiday Box
Bela and I were thrilled to get our Try the World box today. The contents were truly international. We got some mouth watering items. My personal favorite (that we have not yet opened) is the box of French TRUFFLES! The Swedish ginger snaps are a close second. Then there are the cookies from Morocco and the panattone from Italy….we should have enough snacks to last us a while. Maybe.
One of us is sure to try the Italian hazelnut cream or the Brazilian Acai Dessert Sauce over bread or yogurt (or maybe ice cream) soon. Since Bela has been drinking tea lately, the Ruby Red Restorative Winter Calming Tea from the United Kingdom is definitely hers. I will also soon cook with the extra virgin olive oil from Israel.
I appreciate the recipes and serving suggestions that come inside every box. There was even a list of suggested music to accompany the foods in this box! Wouldn’t a Try the World subscription be an amazing school gift? Maybe I could use these in my foreign language classes!
Talk among yourselves….I hear the siren song of chocolate truffles!
Getting Cozy
Let the snuggling begin!
Jinx and Jersey look comfortable.
Sales!
Somehow I ended up at the mall yesterday with my friend. She told me to head to Riddles and see about getting my ruby ring repaired because I’d been complaining about the prongs being bent. Turns out the guy there was awesome, and he fixed it in a matter of minutes—for free! I didn’t see that coming!
While she went to Justice to get an outfit for a little one, I proceeded to a kiosk nearby. I was looking for something anime for Bela since the prices were right—50% off. I found a Walking Dead planner we can use for assignments and a Dr. Who trivia game. Bela was thrilled when I unpacked the bags.
Japanese Practice
Bela has an interesting hobby.
Pets and Kids!
Big pile of love!
Bela’s there with 3 dogs…and here comes the cat!
Christmas Plans
Fa-la-la-la-la…NO. My Christmas plans probably won’t have any resemblance to yours, but that’s fine with me. There’s no tree here, but there are a few gifts scattered around the house. I think it’s safe to say I’ll be enjoying some time off from work, but beyond that, I will schedule some writing time. Yes, you read that correctly—writing time! I have a novel that’s been “in progress” for a few years now, and I can see light at the end of the tunnel. I feel like it’s time to wrap it up.
It started as the germ of an idea after I moved from Mexico back to the United States. Wanting to chronicle our “adventures” (and a few misadventures), I put pen to paper, then words on a computer document. I even managed to take part in NaNoWriMo a time or two. Bit by bit, progress was made. A few hundred words at a time. Slow, but advancing, right? There’s no set word count I need; I figure I’ll know when it’s done. For those interested, however, I can say I have over 12,000 words, and the title is White Skin, Mexican Heart. There are still so many mini-stories to tell!
I have spent a lot of “home time” contemplating writing, but every time I would sit down to write a few lines, something would distract me from my purpose. Daily living leaves little time for writing, as many of you know. That’s why I am making time. Santa Claus will understand, I’m sure. If he really believes I’ve been good this year, he can bring me a new laptop! 🙂
One fond memory from Mexico—the bakery!
Ramblings of a Perforated Mind 