a rischio di sembrare...

Step 1: Throw your hat over the fence.

Aries

Fling the hat over the fence.

Leo

Measure the height of the fence. 

Calculate the optimal angle for flinging the hat over the fence.

Calculate the amount of force necessary during flinging process.

Check weather reports for current wind speed and direction. 

Predict landing.

Step 2: Retrieve the hat.

Aries

Climb over fence.

Pick up and wear hat.

Leo

Remeasure the height of the fence. (Just in case the fence dimensions changed recently)

Decide whether to use a ladder or climb over fence.

Weigh the "Pros and Cons" of using a ladder vs. climbing over.

Calculate the amount of force produced during descent.

Check variation between hat landing prediction and actual hat landing.

Before attempting the actual retrieval, double-check processes to ensure successful retrieval.

Once the hat is in possession, inspect thoroughly before use.

aquiloni

Thanks for my first Zilker Kite Festival! 

 

     

popcorn

I hate the kernels at the bottom that never get popped.  If I wait too long then the whole bag burns.  If I don't wait long enough then I'm left with 1/2 a bag of popcorn and 1/2 a bag of kernels.  Well, becos I was so bummed about the kernel filled bag I wondered, "What would happen if I stuck it back in the microwave?" 

What would happen?

So I rolled up the open end of the bag, placed it in the microwave and within a couple of seconds it was PoPpInG! 

Second Bag...I <3 it! 

I can't believe that I've been throwing away perfectly good kernels! 

Second Bag, all becos I decided not to follow the rules and re-popped the bag. Wow!

Baby steps :)

il primo passo

3/5/2011 @ 06:00

Saturday morning I woke up for work and decided to take a test.  As you may know it's best to take a test with the first urine of the day becos it's more concentrated.  So I laid it out while I showered.  I figured this would give it enough time and I would be focused on getting clean instead of pacing the floor waiting for a result.  Faint Positive! And no, it doesn't mean you're a little bit pregnant, but in a way it kinda does. ;)

You would think my initial reaction would be to jump for joy, but it wasn't.  My first emotion was anxiety.  I want so bad to be happy, but I'm scared I'll miscarry again.  I'm scared that if that does happen that I won't be able to handle it.  I mean obviously I will overcome whatever happens, but I don't know how long it would take to get over another broken heart.

I guess I already knew that I was pregnant.  I have been falling asleep more.  I started feeling nauseous that Wednesday evening then again Thursday evening.  That was the true test becos at 219 West I smelled the calamari appetizer when no one else did.  I think I asked Yunuen, "Do you smell that?" and instantly her and Smalls shrieked "Tranny!"  It wasn't disgusting, but I definitely smelled the fishiness.  And as much as I wanted to delve into that platter of fried calamari-O's, I stopped myself becos I'm not sure if that's one that has too much mercury.

All weekend long I teetered between excitement and anxiety until Monday when I phoned Dr. K.  I called and reported my positive test and said, "I know this sounds like a silly question, but What do I do now?"  The receptionist giggled and assured me that it wasn't a silly question.  She explained that I would have HCG Quants drawn today and again on Wednesday.  If the levels are increasing then we will proceed with an ultrasound in 2 weeks.  

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The last time I prayed was on "Snow Day 2011" for courage to navigate the frozen roads to work.  Lucky for me, I was one of only 3 dumbasses on the road.  So prayer answered; I made it in one piece at 20mph which apparently is speeding when driving on ice.  Prior to that was the night before my birthday.  I asked God to give me strength to accept whatever result I got from the test.  And when it came out faint positive I was grateful.  I then had to ask for strength and patience to get through the heartache.  

I really want this.  I just hope that this is really it.