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*there's a lightning bug swarming free around the house and the kitties are going absolutely insane...heads swaying back and forth...meowing scary meows, hopping all over the place, thinking they can reach the ceiling...pure entertainment, I tell ya.
"This phase is gonna fly by
So baby just hold on
It won't be like this for long"
My friend, Marie, texted me yesterday and asked how I was doing. I told her I was a bit better than Monday and that I was hoping things just needed to get really crappy before they could get better. She texted back, "Things do get worse before they get better sometimes, but it won't be like this for long." She told me I needed that poster of a kitten hanging off a branch that says, "Hang in There"...and that she wouldn't be surprised if I already had that poster at some point in my life (knowing what a crazy cat lady I am). I laughed out loud and it brought a smile to my face, like she said she hoped it would.
I'm hangin' in there. :)
Monday and Tuesday I used my last two ovulation tests...hey, they were begging for me to use em' up. And later, on Monday afternoon, I got an almost positive...which means the next 48 hrs are *the time*. In that moment, all my thoughts of "take it easy" go out the window...all I'm thinking is, "come home Steve...we need to do the deed." Then, I tell myself to stop...realize we have time...and think to myself, "ohhh, calm down, we will have dinner, watch a movie and wait till bedtime...it will be romantic...no doctor's appointments...no stress"...
Not exactly. :)
Maybe I should have gone with Salt n' Pepa's, "Let's Talk About Sex"...I'd like to hear the country version of that one! Any woman who's ever wanted to make a baby knows that sometimes it isn't as easy as, "oh, if it happens, it happens." Don't get me wrong, I know a lot of women who truly feel that way, and I think it's great. But women who've tried and tried, gone through loss(es), and infertility...know that sometimes knowing when you "need to" have sex, takes all the fun out of it. For the husband and the wife...both in similar and different ways. It's like Jessica said, the other night..."It's like when we were in school and told what books we had to read for summer reading...kinda makes you not want to read them anymore...even when you might have thought they seemed like good books." *okay, maybe not her exact words, but you get the point* - Hi Jessica :)
She's right! And every month, when the doctor says, "do your homework"...it puts added pressure on us. Even though we don't have our doctor telling us when to, this cycle...WE KNOW WHEN TO!
I know that day 10-17, we should be taking care of business at least every other day...and especially, concentrating on days 12-15...
and Monday being day 12, went a little something like this...
Take ovulation test, text a few friends a picture of it and ask their opinion, text Steve, "tonight starts our you know what" (bc he keeps his cell on his desk at work where everyone can see, he's asked me to refrain from texting him things like, "tonight, we boom boom"), he gets home, we order a pizza, watch the Wedding Singer to get us in the mood...(Kidding) but we did watch it...Steve studies while I talk on the phone to Jessica ( Did I mention on all of our important fertile days, Steve is in the city for work...leaving early and getting home later - perfect timing, grrr) my phone dies on Jess and I go down to see what Steve is up to...He tells me he's been in the bathroom for 45 mins and doesn't know what's up with his stomach, HMMMM, as much as I feel bad he feels sick, I'm thinkin'..."grreaattttt, now that's hot and tonight is surely gonna work out the way we planned"...He says he needs to go to bed and to wake him up...hmmm, considering how he feels and what he's been doing for the past almost hr, not really feelin' it.
So I called Jess back, wimpered to her and decided to wait till morning.
These are the fun times of a couple like us, trying to have a baby again and again and again and again and again. I guess what really grinds my gears is that the 3 non fertile weeks out of a month are great, as far as the lovin' goes...and the week where
There are too many times where all we could do was laugh at how hilarious our circumstances were when it was our "fertile stage"...How many of you have pets? And they seem to always want to jump on the bed with you when you're about to...or just stare at you and give you the major creeps!...Let me tell you, it's a huge turn on when your cat, Krimpet, is just laying there staring, purring away, without you knowing...until you turn around...and then your husband says, "Hey, Krimpet kinda looks like Hayley from American Idol, doesn't she?" Whoaaa, wow, that's really gettin' me going there hunny! hahahaha but we laughed so loud in that moment...and sometimes, that's what you gotta do.
Let's see if Steve was right...
Omygoodness, Steve's totally right...they could be sisters! (uh, but I really do see it in the eyes) LOL
And I know so many other women
So last night, I get into bed...I text Steve, "please wake me up at 5:45 if you're feeling well so we can do it"...and I think, "wow, that's really gonna get him in the mood" (not really). I hate that I feel like "Sergeant Do Me" (Ok, there are plenty of other terms I use that aren't appropriate). I set my alarm for 5:50 and at that time, am so relieved to already see Steve is awake and feeling better. Deed gets done. And I am happy...perfect timing.
But of course, let's not forget all of the extra fun that comes along with baby making during your fertile stage. The *having to lay after sex* part, so the swimmers get swimmin'. So many women don't...in fact, I bet 75% don't and still get pregnant. But not crazy me...No, we have a designated pillow that goes right under my tush as soon as we're done. Our doctor even said it can't hurt. Let me place this ever so beautiful image in your mind. Steve asks, "are you ready?" I say, "yes", and within seconds, he grabs me by my ankles, like a giant baby about to get their diaper changed, and stuffs the folded pillow under my tush, while I say, "Don't look at my butt, don't look at my butt!!!" *place hand over my butt*ok, at least I'm smiling right now :)
He then treats me like I'm at a spa, asks what he can get me...a drink, a magazine, my phone, what channel I'd like on tv...and I lay there for a good hour...like tonight (or this morning, being that it was 1am), for instance...it was pretty nice. Tuesday is my later night cleaning. Usually I come home and stuff some unhealthy junk down for dinner. I came home and Steve had dinner made. We ate together and talked. I took a nice shower and then business was taken care of. Insert pillow example above...he hands me my phone and for the next almost hour, I play games on my cell phone, read peoples blogs (hey, I totally might have commented on your blog tonight, in the "pillow position"), text with friends, go on facebook)...and watch the clock for an hour to pass while my legs get tired and Steve snores as loud as a hippo in heat. Still, I'm so thankful the 2 most important days, baby makin' wise are taken care of. Now, we can relax a little and not worry about which American Idol contestant our cats resemble. :)
Tuesday was much better than Monday and I know Wednesday will be much better than Tuesday. This week will get progressively better. Steve took off Friday and we are spending it together. I'm so looking forward to it. After today, I have the next few days free and I have some ideas to help me continue to get out of this funk!
Thank you everyone, for your kind words of encouragement on my last post...and for sharing in my crazy and ever changing journey! You guys rock! <3<3<3
I just keep telling myself, "It won't be like this for long"...
and to...
Ain't that the truth! (I need this fluffy!)
Happy Hump Day Everyone!
*Keepin' the FAITH
and thank you Marie, for helping to inspire this post and bring a :) to my day.


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A move to Seattle now awaits the Sacramento Kings, with a sale of the NBA franchise just needing league approval.
The Maloof family has come to an agreement to sell the Kings to a Seattle group led by investor Chris Hansen, the NBA said in a statement Monday. Citing a person familiar with the decision, the Associated Press reported that Hansen's group will purchase a 65% stake in a sale that values the Kings at a NBA-record $525 million. The new ownership group is expected to move the team to Seattle, perhaps as soon as next season, bringing the SuperSonics back to the NBA.
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The investment group is expected to contribute $290 million in private investment toward the arena and transportation improvements in the area of the Seattle venues. The rest, $200 million in public financing, would be paid back using the proceeds from rent money and admissions taxes from the arena.
The sale is comprised of the Maloof family's 53% share, as well as minority owner Bob Hernreich's 12% ownership. The Seattle-based investor group, which also includes Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) chief executive Steve Ballmer and two members of the Nordstrom (NYSE:JWN) department store family, hopes to buy out the Kings' other minority owners. Hansen, a Seattle native who invested in a project to build a new arena near the city's other sports venues, is the founder of San Francisco-based Valiant Capital Management.
Yahoo! Sports reported that the franchise will move to Seattle and play in the SuperSonics' previous home, KeyArena, for the next two seasons before moving to the new facility, which will also be built to house a future NHL franchise. Any team hoping to relocate for next season must apply by March 1.
Both Hansen and the Maloof family confirmed the agreement in separate statements.
"Our negotiations with the (Maloof) family were handled with the utmost honor and professionalism and we hope to continue their legacy and be great stewards of this NBA franchise in the coming years and decades," Hansen said.
Hansen said terms of the deal were confidential.
"We have always appreciated and treasured our ownership of the Kings and have had a great admiration for the fans and our team members," said Kings co-owner Gavin Maloof. "We would also like to thank Chris Hansen for his professionalism during our negotiation. Chris will be a great steward for the franchise."
Meanwhile, the Kings can listen to other offers until the NBA Board of Governors votes on the current deal. Sacramento mayor Kevin Johnson, a former All-Star point guard, said last week that NBA commissioner David Stern will allow him to present a counteroffer on behalf of buyers who would keep the franchise in California's capital.
"Sacramento has proven that it is a strong NBA market with a fan base that year in and year out has demonstrated a commitment to the Kings by selling out 19 of 27 seasons in a top 20 market and owning two of the longest sellout streaks in NBA history," Johnson said.
Johnson, in hopes of keeping the team in Sacramento, told league owners the city would work to finance a new arena. But negotiations between the Maloofs and the city broke down last year.
The Maloofs reportedly considered Anaheim, Calif., as an eventual destination, while Las Vegas and Virginia Beach were also understood to be talking with the Kings.
Seattle is currently one of the largest U.S. markets without an NBA team. The Seattle SuperSonics moved from the Puget Sound to Oklahoma City in 2008.

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We headed down to check out the latest Scion Installation 7 L.A. show to see some videos by established and emerging artists. The show opened February 19th in the Scion gallery space in Culver City, Los Angeles. The featured artists were: Cheryl Dunn, David Choe, Cody Hudson & Jared Eberhardt, Franki Chan, Gluekit, Mackie Osborne, Matt Goldman, Souther Salazar, SSUR© and The London Police. The show Installation 7 art video show will tour Los Angeles, Brooklyn, Minneapolis, Austin, and Wichita, so keep your eyes out for it.
Here's a video trailer showing you some of the artists and their videos.
Scion Installation LA
Opened Saturday, February 19, 7-10 pm
3521 Helms Ave (at National)
Culver City, CA 90232
Hours: Wed - Sat, 11am - 6pm
Text & Photographs by Michael C. Hsiung
Additional photos by Greg Roman
This is a caption - Installation 7: Los Angeles video introduction. People always tell me to hold my breath to make the camera steady. . . I'm probably hyperventilating. I tried to get a shot of all the videos, but it was sometimes hard to chance one starting and so forth. . . so sorry if I missed a few.
They held the show in the Scion space which is 4,200 square feet (I keep reading this on just about every flyer haha). The videos were projected on each wall on loop.
Some shots from David Choe's video.
Airbenders by Matt Goldman.
I really also dug this video by Gluekit. I had so many more shots from this, but when I got home I realized they weren't as pretty as I thought. I really liked the solid colors and suggestive imagery. go figure that one.
SSUR's video pays homage to The Shining.
My buddy Eric drove a bunch of us too the show. He was on assignment and wanted to film an interview with artist Cheryl Dunn.
Here's one I believe is from Souther Salazar's video!
Talented director and nice guy Jared Eberhardt & Cody Hudson collaborated on Life Coach. According to Cody Hudson's blog, it was a video that happened over a long weekend in Joshua Tree. Their trip (not a reference to an acid trip) involved sandstorms, cactus needle pricked hands, and dead fish.
We ran into Jared who was looking for Cody.
Some beautiful trees from Mackie Osborne's video.
My buddy Greg Roman (who lent me photos with his nice camera) and his brother Tony Roman. These guys got some stories.
Buddy Eric who was checking the show as well as filming some stuff.
There's Nikki who is awesome and does the Vans http://thevansblog.blogspot.com/ and buddy Phil who is also a Vans guy.
Folks crowded in the back for some more booze.
After the show, my arm was twisted for some drinks at the bar. Phil's buddy Atiba Jefferson was playing records so we went to check it out.
Our buddy Imari of McDermott Management had the same idea.
Phil, Vans designer Nicky, and Atiba step front of my shitty digital camera.
And as luck would have it. . . we ran into One Way or Another contributor / Girl Skateboards / Art Dumper / artist Eric Anthony and his wife Rachana. They rule as this picture will tell you.
Someone threw me in this photo for the One Way or Another art / skate tour semi-reunion group shot. It's the tour that never ends. . . or so it seems.
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Arts and crafts, including wood working, plays an important role in the development of children. Creativity and imagination is expressed through handwork, building confidence, skills, and willfulness in the child. The finished product, when well conceived, is both beautiful and functional, connecting us with the world's resources and with the inner spirit. When designed, built, and enjoyed as family, handwork projects connect us to each other.
This sandbox project was completed in one day by Ricky, Joey, Wilson, and myself.
We began by designing the sandbox, whose dimensions would be fitting for Wilson. It would be compact enough to move around in the yard, yet adequate for homeschool lessons and lots of imaginative play activities!
We decided that its dimensions would be 27 inches tall to the top edge of the box, and be roughly 27 inches by 20 inches in length and width, and about 6 inches deep. We used 1 x 8 cedar fencing for the side panels,1/2 inch oak plywood for the base, and 2 x 2 cedar for the legs.
Under my supervision at all times, we cut the cedar panels to the appropriate lengths to meet the pre-exisiting dimensions of our plywood oak base.
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Wilson also helped! Each nail we used a nail set tool to bury the head of the nail for a more finished look.
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Better off than four years ago? Even some of President Barack Obama's biggest fans have to work to get to "yes," but they expect him to make the case more forcefully.
"He has got to continue to be clearer on what has happened for the good," said retired Vermont school superintendent Charles Sweetman, one of the thousands of delegates to the Democratic National Convention this week. The nation's climb out of recession, he added, "is a little slower than we wanted, but boy, the train is moving and don't get us off the track."
The question left some Obama campaign surrogates flustered this past weekend. Ask the delegates and you get a list of Obama successes: He ordered the mission that killed Osama bin Laden. His health care overhaul insured millions more Americans. Pell grants, which help pay for college tuition for 9 million students, are on the rise. The Lily Ledbetter Fair Pay Act is law.
But the realities of a slow-moving economic recovery temper their enthusiasm: The unemployment rate hovers at 8.3 percent, compared to 6.1 percent four years ago. Millions of Americans are out of work and home values are down. New job numbers come out Friday.
The better-off question sounds like yes or no would suffice, and Republicans insist that after three years of any presidency, it should be that simple. It's no coincidence that the query is version of the question that, in 1980, helped Republican Ronald Reagan make Democrat Jimmy Carter a one-term president.
"As a matter of fact, President Obama's record is worse than Jimmy Carter's record," said vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan.
Heading into the conventions, Americans apparently weren't so sure. An August Associated Press-GfK poll showed that just 28 percent of adults said their family's financial situation is better today than it was four years ago while another 36 percent said it's the same.
Thirty-six percent said it's worse than it was back then. Among critical independents, there's a decidedly negative tilt to these results: Just 21 percent said they are better off, 38 percent said they are worse off and 42 percent said they are the same.
On the Sunday talk shows, Obama's aides and surrogates stumbled over the answer.
Asked on CBS whether he could "honestly say that people are better off today than they were four years ago," O'Malley answered, "No."
"But that's not the question of this election," O'Malley continued, trying to reframe the choice voters will face in two months. "Without a doubt, we are not as well off as we were before George Bush brought us the Bush job losses, the Bush recessions, the Bush deficits."
Vice President Joe Biden had more success on Labor Day in Detroit, citing two of Obama's biggest successes, including the auto bailout.
"You want to know whether we're better off? I've got a little bumper sticker for you," Biden said before chanting three times: "Osama bin Laden is dead and General Motors is alive."
That's more like it, two dozen Democratic delegates said in interviews, as they gathered in Charlotte, N.C., ahead of Obama's acceptance speech Thursday night.
"He needs to be more forceful about what he has accomplished and what he still wants to accomplish in the next four years," said Mary Beth Pyle, 68, of Grand Junction, Colo.
"Our unemployment rate has dropped nearly eight points, so for us, this is personal," said Jaladah Aslam, a delegate from Youngstown, Ohio.
Christopher Martinez, a 57-year-old delegate from swing-state Colorado, said he supported his son and 2-year-old grandson through a period of unemployment that lasted almost a year.
"If I was not better off than I was four years ago, then I would not have been able to help my son and his family through their difficulties," Martinez said.
Kaeleen Ringberg, a 23-year-old delegate from Wisconsin, says he can stay on his parents' health insurance for another three years under Obama's health care law.
"I might not get a good-paying job for a while, but at least I have my health insurance," he said.
Tiffany Powers, a delegate from North Carolina, said the country was "hemorrhaging jobs, we're not doing that now."
"Yeah," said Lisa Johnson, a 41-year-old delegate from Draper, Utah. "I see a light at the end of the tunnel now."
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Hey can someone give me a little help???
OK, I just got back from holiday (which was fab) and I find I still have some work to do for college.
Now, I'm having serious trouble trying to explain in writing why The Mask was so good and took so much at the Box Office.
Anyone who's good with words, pleeeeeeeeease help me. I'd be so greatful. It could save my ass. *lol*

Thank you!
I can't do it. I have an appointment. Urm... dentist... yeah!

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The Mask showed a shy character, Stanley Ipkiss, who was afraid to let the romantic, out-going side of himself shine. (This is a quality that is typical in society.) When he became the Mask all of his defenses were released. At the end of the movie Stanley decides that he doesn't need to be the Mask anymore because he has learned to not be afraid to let his inner child outside.

I think The Mask is a very special movie because the specials they put in. In the time they make that movie it was a little rareto do such things. Now computer animation is very normal, but then it wasn't.
And the movie is also special because they show that the inner- person in you is always there; you just have to search for it, even you don't have a mask to help you.
If you like to be not shy anymore, try to find your inner- person or alter ego.
I think that makes the movie so special

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Thanks guys.

I've done it all now, and it's handed in. If I get a bad grade, I'll blame you lot. *lol*
Na, I won't really.

Thanks. *kisses*
I can't do it. I have an appointment. Urm... dentist... yeah!

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