So Chris and I set out to find a few things...among them was film, a football, and a particular mask I'd seen at the mall on my lunch break and never bought. Today I decided I NEEDED it for tomorrows shoot. Figuring Target was my best bet when it comes to halloween decorations and paraphanalia, we headed there in lieu of Walmart. We found many things. A glow-in-the-dark football (woohoo! night football! hehe this could be useful), the movies Nightwatch and UHF, somewhat cheap film (although no one sells real b&w anymore and not that c-41 shyte), and a really neat candleholder. I also saw a few more things I want to get to decorate with once my paychecks go through. They did not, however, have my mask. :( I was somewhat bummed, and chastized myself for not getting it the other day as we checked out and headed to Wendy's. Fortunately, there's a PartyAmerica in the shopping centre next to Wendy's and they HAD my mask! AND it was $7 cheaper! Woooooot! We go from there to get food (which took WAY longer than it should've), and headed home for some good old Weird Al Entertainment.

Now here's where things go drastically awry. Are you paying attention? As I went to get the dog (who lives in the bathroom when were out/eating because he's a monster in cute clothing) I notice something slightly...not right. Then I turn on the light. Apparently the dog had an upset stomach while we were out (thankfully not when we were home and he was on less cleanable surfaces like our beige carpet), and theres a ginormous pile of dog poo on the floor, plopped there like he'd been working on it all day. He seemed really proud. Of course, no pile of poo is complete without a thick yellow moat. Definitely not what I needed to take on tonight. But, leaving it there held worse consequences, so in I went, first tackling the pile, then the pool. Then, just for good measure, I mopped the entire bathroom floor several times.

From there I realized the dog needed to also be washed, because no doubt hed galloped through the momument a few times. Now, Mowgli is the first dog I've ever had who not only dislikes water with an unmatched hatred, but is also apparently terrified of being wet. Add that to the facts that I forgot to take the cup back to the shower after our last bathtime adventure and that we no longer have a shower door like we did in the old apartment. I've learned by now not to bother keeping clothes on or imagining I won't also be taking a shower, so I prepped (which gives him the signal that it's time to panic) turned on the water, tackled him, and launched him into the shower. Luckily, he's only 25 lbs. The only way to keep him in the shower was to underbelly/headlock him like a crocodile, but since I had no cup (remember stuipid move #5 from earlier?) I had to turn the shower on full spray, do all the handiwork with my left hand (I'm in no way ambidexterous btw), and use my head to make a waterfall I could somewhat direct where I wanted water to be. Luckily, I was quick..like a bunny. When it was all over I had to sit with him for a few minutes wrapped in the towel like a baby so a) he couldn't leap from the tub and hurt himself, b) he wouldnt tear me to pieces, and c) he wouldn't be traumatized for life. Finally I got my "I love you" lick on the nose, and he looked up at me with those big pathetic puppy eyes in that sopping wet poppy head of his, and I was able to finish drying him and let him go.

Whew...so after ALL that I took a long long long relaxing shower with what was left I'm sure of the hot water. When's bedtime?

Oh, and in case you're wondering....we STILL forgot to buy toilet paper....

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I added a slideshow! wooooo! Heh check it out!
I'm trying to figure out how to update the "reading" part...it would be perfect since I'm such a severe biblioholic! I WILL figure it out! (or one of you will lead me in the right direction...heh)

Off to walmart soon for cheap film, a football, and Halloween stuff! Halloween is one of my favourite days of the year ,and we have a balcony to decorate this year!!!!!

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I woke up this morning after a rather tumultuous night of half sleeping. I tend to grumble and poke at Chris when I sleep like this, because there's always a way he COULDVE woke me up....but how do I know he doesn't always sleep like this, and I'm just witnessing it then because I'm awake to do so? Anywho, so I woke up vaguely aware that my blood sugar was low, but not really in the mood to do anything about it. I woke Chris up (because he'd asked me to! I'm not that mean!), and told him I was considering calling out because my migraine hadn't dissipated in my sleep as I'd planned, and if I didn't get rid of it today I'd be taking it to work next week. We relaxed for a few minutes, somewhat reluctant to get out of bed. We don't get to do that very often, just lie together, so I wasn't gonna make it stop yet. Eventually the blood sugar issue had to be addressed, so he got me some OJ and I polished off the carton before my phone rang. Oddly enough, it was work calling me out. Heh. I guess it was an on-call shift and I didn't realize it, but I was told I wouldn't be needed and to enjoy my day off! Ahh, sweet serendipity. SO, I didn't have to be penalized for calling out, and I still get a day off to relax and figure out how I'm going to buy film for tomorrow. My head still hurts a bit, but the other migraine symptoms are easing up, so I may be working into a blinding headache instead, which I can handle. I'm trying to figure out how to make some extra cash, which probably involves selling some stuff. I'm adding a "framed pieces for sale" section to my website soon, too.

Anywho, we've got frozen waffles and not that I'm no longer nauseated....I'm starving! Have a good Saturday all!

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make me wanna stick my head in a lawnmower...
and regret not quitting my job when i had the chance.

ugh.

in other news...i lack money for film for sunday...here's hopin it comes from somewhere, or this could be a very inconclusive shoot...got my lights today on borrowed money, but who knows...meh.

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so my free weekend turned into my busy weekend...
not quitting means i still have to work a few hours saturday this weekend and next. oh well.
i wasnt aware of a mandatory store meeting sunday night (after the buses stop, which means chris gets to pick me up...sorry hunny) so i have to possibly cut my shoot short to go to some meeting so i can learn to sell makeup. greeeeeeat.

im still really excited about this shoot. ive been striving lately to get more versatility with the models i work with, taking the plunge, and asking models i never thought would work with me to do just that. to my amazement, a couple of them loved my work! i guess you just never know. i talked to her on the phone last night to discuss details, and she seems really nice, so i think it should be a pretty easygoing day. we can watch the eagles game (and hopefully at least see some highlights from the steelers game), take it easy, and make some great images.

that being said....w2 time. it's payday!!!

os: why cant i get the lil mood/monkey/snail/smiley boxes to work?

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i'm literaly bored to tears and highly unmotivated....
so i guess it's bed time...
either that or ill start poking around causing trouble...heh.

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