Mr & Mrs Smith

I freakin hounded some leftover cake with chocolate on top and pudding in the middle, remember that ? And now I feel gross. Just like when I couldn't stop eating pretzels while reading the other day. I finally got up and moved around and was feeling that mistake (never should move around again). Laundry is folded, the carpet is vacuumed, this dishes are done, and I'm in my bathrobe because I'm still apparently chilly in our 80 degree apartment. Oh yeah. Life is great, bring on the cigar! Oh wait, I forgot to clean the toilets! Now give me two children on my hip and it's just a dream come true. Twins! And Facebook is showcasing the political battle of social healthcare! Well aren't we all just interested in how this will play out? I don't know much to really get in a political battle (yes, I know that's my fault). I have the general picture, but I doubt if many people understand the full implications on either side. It's just getting sta...

I spend about 4 hours every morning with job hunt stuff, and then I'm off to have a life. It's easier said than done. In my mind, another job would relieve all stress, but I'm trying. I know I'll never get this time again. I just don't think I'm that great at teaching myself things. Time management is really challenging without a set schedule. So any way, this week I downloaded a trial version of Indesign to try and become familiar with it, just in case said job would like me to be. Here is my first project (because I couldn't think of anything else except for my love for Mr Smith). I then worked on things to add to my Photo page: click here . I wanted something more interactive, but when I use blogger instead of my own website, I don't think I have many options. I would like to create an online portfolio/magazine to include more than just photos, but that sounds like money and nerd smarts.  Any way, do you need a brochure, a card, an ad creat...

We all know Mr Smith's sweet tooth, and how I let him have his ways, sometimes . I made the cookies he likes so much because I actually like them too and they last awhile without getting hard or going bad (although nothing beats a chocolate chip cookie right out of the oven). It's apparently the recipe his mom always used growing up and we know Eric, why branch out when we have something that works? I also took pictures of some "eclair" style bite-sized cupcakes (pudding in the middle).  Drool now, hate me later.  sorry for the bad picture. we were running out the door. I did refrain from purchasing ice cream for Mr Smith, so we're going probably 10 days on no ice cream in the Smith household.  His choice not to go to the store. I'm making a grocery budget soon, not just "$200 a month" said budget, because we just end up buying what we need and hoping it stays under that. I really really want us to think about what we need and plan the...

Well, maybe it makes me feel better that I can save others from the NC car laws. I don't know if that's a good thing or not ;) I was going through my Kodak videos/pics and noticed how forgotten I had let some memories get. I have SO many clips on there. I've decided to post some. I am tempted to post the one of Mr Smith playing video games because his gamer face cracks me up, but I know it will be war after that. However, I am posting TWO of me that I think are ridiculous to counterbalance. It's funny watching yourself on film; it catches things you, unfortunately, don't get to see. I lick my lips a lot! One of the MANY videos I made on my boring 3 day trip from Provo, UT to Surfside Beach, SC in the summer of 2010. I wanted to mess around with iMovie to see what that's all about. For some reason this .mov file wouldn't upload to iMovie. I used a free trial, which is why the company logo is shown there at the top. This was also the video t...

Why is the DMV always an emotional ordeal with me? ( remember when I lost my VA plate stickers and the tax people were sending us hate mail? ) I hate everything that has to do with cars. I just want one that runs with air conditioning. I also hate North Carolina and everything it has to do with cars.  I forgot it was only cash or check. I don't have checks, Eric does. So I went to the bank and got $100 with a 3 dollar transaction fee. I stood in line and went through the process. I was $10 short from what I found in my purse. I couldn't go back and pay another $3 fee when I have the money at home, 2 miles away. So I go back home and get more money.  I asked the lady what cost so much. I knew it was $40 for the title and $28 for the plates. Apparently there is an upfront highway tax on the worth of your car ~54 (I found out they think my car is worth just over $1,000). And that's not the annual county personal property tax. I was ready to shoot someone at this point...

So maybe I've done a scrapbook or two in my day. I designed some prints for my wedding in photoshop. There is that one time I sewed a quilt back in young women's, but then I hastily completed it leaving it as a fixer-up project for later on. Today is the later on, except I haven't even touched that blanket. It's in the bin with the wanna-be projects. Due to some friends in the ward, I had an excuse to work on something specific. I have wanted to make a wreath for the front door for quite some time. I see them all over pinterest and they look so darn cute. Mr Smith doesn't do well without offering a comment or two regarding crafts, but I know he'll suck this one up =) (He told me this morning that someone stole it off the front door. I just shot him a dirty look and said don't you dare touch it). It took a lot more time and stiff arms that I realized, but I finished it between the hours of 12 PM and 10 PM (on and off). I think I wanted to do more, ge...

Happy Saturday! Where life is full of farmer's markets, garage sales, house cleaning, outdoor adventures, and hubby time.  However, I might start clocking Mr Smith's shower times. Or I can just wait for the drama of the first water bill! Screw up of the week: So this week I made shrimp/chicken stir fry with ramon noodles, shrimp/chicken alfredo w/ broccoli & squash and then a chicken/broccoli casserole. All of them edible and all of them turned out great except for the casserole. I was hesitant putting uncooked rice in, and to my surprise it failed. Well, only because I forgot to include the cream of chicken soup. So after an hour past when it should have been done, I finally realize it and add it. It looked gross and mushy, but surprisingly still tasted alright. Enough for Eric to eat seconds twice. It's just that the ritz crackers on top got a little soggy (the ones I couldn't manage to take off). Woops! "smile and love it" New proje...

I would just like to say . . . that I know what does n't help a lot of southern people in their obesity issue . . . No Bike Lanes, No Trails, And mostly No Sidewalks On a 45 mph road mind you I had a bike lane for .2 miles. I should just ride that up and down 50 times Until someone feels sorry enough to make it go longer. I mean maybe if we had chosen to live near the great lake or the National Park, but come on Winston-Salem. Luckily, all but one car knew how to get over so as not to make me pee my pants. I tried to stay away from the sharp turns which luckily brought me to a big hill. Like dog without water for seven days, I heaved up that hill.  Half of my hour meander was breezy downhill, almost enough where I ducked as to not fly off my bike Yes, I'm even complaining about the downhills. It's dangerous when there are quick turns and stop signs on a downhill! Luckily I found my way to a road I recognized and didn't die. People ...

Okay, so here are a few quick pictures to give you an idea of our pad. Our bedroom - not super exciting (to look at), but proof to the family that we love our quilt and it gets used. The $30 dresser makes me feel grown up. There is the hope chest my great grandmother gave to Uncle Keith who gave it to me. It has my childhood memories. Just lovely (the memories). We had it in front of the bed, but then we hurt our feet and decided it gets in the way. Perhaps a potential refurnishing project.  The closet is on the right and the bathroom is on the left. There is also a bookshelf by my bed. Eric has the nightstand he made in high school. Other potential projects: a head board and hodge podge picture on wood. Your room /craft/sports/storage/tool shed/nursery (lastly) I don't even know where to start. I am taking ideas. Some can fit in stackable tubs in the closet right behind that mirror (it also has shelves on the back and swivels - $5 purchase) It's hard to ...

Mrs. Smith, please accept this wonderful, yet challenging job experience where I think you will be a perfect fit - said no one ever . or at least not to me, in the last month. It's all I ask. I don't want to job hunt anymore. I know there is more I could be doing and I've only submitted a handful of applications and it has really only been a collective one week of searching. BUT there has to be companies (credible) somewhere in this town that I don't know about that want to hand me a job offer, I just know it, but they don't... yet Hating this makes me hate myself, so I'm going to take a break for a little while and have nothing to do with my resume or cover letter. ...knocking down doors... I could always go back to being a bank teller *death*

Updates: I think I'll need another haircut to fix the layering in the back of my head. HUGE disappointment! But maybe then I can cut it a little shorter with some shorter layering in the front. Perhaps my hair doesn't handle layering in the back because it's so thick. Also, the pictures from snapshot.com shipped timely and printed great. No more cardboard on the walls! The sofa and recliners came as well and are currently being used by Mr Smith for nap time. They are consuming our now small-sized living room. I will take pictures soon, promise! I drove 7 hours to FL and 8 hours back to see my youngest brother graduate from high school. As National Honor Society President, he has done us proud. I didn't want him to think just because we've all left him alone that he's forgotten. Certainly not, and we're jealous he basically graduates with his AA under his belt. I am one of those who doesn't know how to take short-cuts in life.  However, I w...

It is done. No tears at all, because you see, I don't think it was too drastic. I didn't get bangs. My layers aren't super noticeable. Maybe I wanted a little more shock, but maybe I'm just fine with perfect simplicity. Before ignoring the difference in photo quality . . .  After all the dry and damaged hair is gone!

Just in case anyone needed to make some prints like I did, snapfish.com has some great promo codes out right now: Thankyou20 gives you free shipping plus 20% off; Dadstore gives you 40% off. I just got an 11X14 and 5X7 sent to my house for $6.64. I trust them just as much as I trust the local Walmart, but if it doesn't turn out, I'll let you know. PS - you can get it picked up in-store probably using promo codes, but the prices will most likely go up. And please - don't ever pay for 4X6 prints. You can almost always get those for free. Happy Monday! I ordered this in 11X14 for the kitchen wall

Sorry we are not in right now, we've been watching 24.  It lingers right past addiction.  I've never had a TV show stress me out more. But we bought a Wii today, and the Smiths who didn't even want the Mario Brothers game that came with it, found a new addiction. Well, Mr Smith did. Today, I saw a different side of my husband. I've never seen him play a video game outside of a few around Christmas with the family. This was a different type of seriousness that wasn't serious at all. We are pretty bad, but luckily I make him look great.  Thank you parents for the Christmas/Birthday/Wedding gift. Any way, it'll be put to use. Hopefully mostly by my new workout.  I might get depressed sitting at home without Mr Smith and without a job, sounds suicidal to me any way. so if I eat ice-cream and don't exercise, I'll feel like a big pile of crap. Mr Smith is all for not giving me excuses.  Anything else we'd like to buy this month? This is wh...