I just took a quiz to find out what breed of dog I would be if I were a dog. I know, I'm thirteen again. My results are below. Very interesting. Do you agree?
Wow, You're a German Shepherd!
German Shepherd
The Perfectionist
Doggedly dedicated to getting the job done, you don't let silly little distractions get in the way of putting in a full day's work. And after you come home, chowing down on a little grub and taking a little catnap is all it takes to get you up and at 'em for round two, whatever that may entail. Your dogma emphasizes the importance of hard work, and you swim laps around your dog-paddling, time-wasting co-workers. Your cleverness leads to you often being entrusted with some pretty important tasks, which you are always more than happy to sink your canines into. You really dig being outdoors and love a bit of exercise, but you draw the line at the ridiculous stuff, choosing a game of beach volleyball over Pilates in the park any day.
FAMOUS GERMAN SHEPHERDS: Teddy Roosevelt, Queen Elizabeth, Humphrey Bogart, Oprah
LIKELY PROFESSIONS: Professional Athlete, Policeman, Wilderness Guide, Meteorologist
Trademark Traits:
Handsome and well-built
Intelligent and eager
Loyal
Hard-working
Strong-willed and fearless
Obedient and protective
Handy
Monday, May 19, 2008
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Do the Right Thing
I stopped by Panera to pick up some quick lunch this afternoon. I hardly ever have time to take a leisurely lunch and do anything I want...yes, I am unfortunately a workaholic. That is what advertising does to you! Anyway, I got there around 1PM so the lunch crowd had died down a little bit. The Panera near my office doesn't have the best parking, so I was pretty pleased with myself when I got a spot near the front. I was walking in and saw a big black suburban had pulled into a handicapped parking spot right by the entrance. Two ladies got out, probably in their forties, NOT handicapped. I glanced inside the car and sure enough they had a handicapped hanger properly placed on their rear view mirror. I was just shocked at how obvious it was that neither one of them needed that spot. What if someone else did and it wasn't available? I just think people should think twice before doing things that aren't right, but that they can get away with. Sure, they had the hanger so it does technically allow them to park there, but I guarantee you the hanger wasn't for either of them. Such a shame.
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Two Down, Two to Go
I'm feeling a bit giddy today. Today isn't a particularly eventful or exciting day, I'm just giddy. I still have fantastic friends that live no where near me, but make me smile everyday. I've just been thinking about how truly blessed I am.
Kody finished finals today. He is officially half a doctor. Well, maybe he will be half a doctor after he takes boards in June. It has been such an incredible journey, as cliche as that sounds it is true. I've gone from excited to move to Tulsa to "start fresh", to hating it with every inch of my being, to finally finding my place and feeling content with our situation. I know everyone has different experiences as a "med school wife". I feel like mine has been far from ordinary and so different than anything I expected. The past two years have humbled me so much. I have never thought of myself as an outwardly prideful or conceited person. I actually feel like I am far from that, however, I have accomplished a lot in my life and I know that. Coming to Tulsa where no one knew anything about me except for what I let them know has changed my outlook on the world so much. Being a temp with an MBA will do that to you. For the longest time I was the girl whose husband was in medical school which meant I obviously couldn't be ambitious or successful because I was going to live off of him for the rest of my life. Funny how people just make assumptions, of course I know I am guilty of that as well. I finally had to decide to change that idea about me. I'm serving as a board member on the League of Women Voters, I will be the OSU SAA President next year (Vegas here I come!), I'm running races all over the city alone (very out of my comfort zone), and I've thrown myself into our class at church and finally started developing relationships with the girls. I let people in slowly and I am very cautious about that, it has been quite a challenge. I miss my life before Tulsa, but I know I love my life where it is now because I'm becoming a better version of me...and I like me. My life is always changing which makes it exciting. I love that I have no idea what God has in store for us, but it scares me to death at the same time. My ability to let go of control is slowly improving. My need to please everyone and be everything to everyone is fading as well. YAY! I'm so much more fun to be around when I'm not stressed out. :)
In other news, my parents told me they are going to pay my way to Arizona to see Robin for my birthday. I am SO excited. I haven't been there since she moved. It is about time!
Kody finished finals today. He is officially half a doctor. Well, maybe he will be half a doctor after he takes boards in June. It has been such an incredible journey, as cliche as that sounds it is true. I've gone from excited to move to Tulsa to "start fresh", to hating it with every inch of my being, to finally finding my place and feeling content with our situation. I know everyone has different experiences as a "med school wife". I feel like mine has been far from ordinary and so different than anything I expected. The past two years have humbled me so much. I have never thought of myself as an outwardly prideful or conceited person. I actually feel like I am far from that, however, I have accomplished a lot in my life and I know that. Coming to Tulsa where no one knew anything about me except for what I let them know has changed my outlook on the world so much. Being a temp with an MBA will do that to you. For the longest time I was the girl whose husband was in medical school which meant I obviously couldn't be ambitious or successful because I was going to live off of him for the rest of my life. Funny how people just make assumptions, of course I know I am guilty of that as well. I finally had to decide to change that idea about me. I'm serving as a board member on the League of Women Voters, I will be the OSU SAA President next year (Vegas here I come!), I'm running races all over the city alone (very out of my comfort zone), and I've thrown myself into our class at church and finally started developing relationships with the girls. I let people in slowly and I am very cautious about that, it has been quite a challenge. I miss my life before Tulsa, but I know I love my life where it is now because I'm becoming a better version of me...and I like me. My life is always changing which makes it exciting. I love that I have no idea what God has in store for us, but it scares me to death at the same time. My ability to let go of control is slowly improving. My need to please everyone and be everything to everyone is fading as well. YAY! I'm so much more fun to be around when I'm not stressed out. :)
In other news, my parents told me they are going to pay my way to Arizona to see Robin for my birthday. I am SO excited. I haven't been there since she moved. It is about time!
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like Football...
Saturday the first round of the 2008 NFL Draft begins! I'm getting more into professional football as the years go on. I am a complete football fanatic, but for some reason professional games aren't as exciting to watch as college. I love to see the desire the college players have. There is so much emotion! I know the pro players feel it as well, but they also get paid millions of dollars so there is more to it than just "the love of the game". Anyway, now that I have followed so many players from college to professional I'm becoming more of a fan. I've watched them grow up! Derrick Harvey, a defensive end from Florida, is projected to go in the top 15 of the first round. YAY! Malcolm Kelly from OU should go first round as well. It is so exciting! Could you imagine working and dreaming about something your whole life and then have to sit through two days of picking teams? Oh the torture! Kody and I have loved watching all the hype before the draft starts the last few years. The best was Vince Young's year. All the big name guys stepped out of limos in sweet action suits looking all suave. Very cool and entertaining. Anyway, after the draft I can officially get excited about the season starting. Only five months to go!
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Christmas in April
I know it is a little early to be celebrating Christmas, but not at the Littlefield offices! Today is one our co-workers 50th birthday. One of her biggest pet peeves is when people celebrate Christmas and it is too early. We decorated her office with a Christmas tree, lights, and two inflatables that go outside your home. We have also been playing the Chipmunks Christmas CD in her office. The flat screen in then entry to our office has been showing "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" and we set up a nativity scene. Everyone is dressed in red and green. It has been amazing. The overcast weather today actually is making it feel a bit more "real". Personally, I could celebrate Christmas everyday so this is a big treat for me! Someone in the office stole Jesus from the manger. There are a few theories floating around the office that Jesus ran of with the wise men or rode away on a donkey. Hmmmm...
Kody starts finals on Wednesday. He will be finished with his second year of medical school in fifteen days. I'm praying that I will relax and not stress out about it for him. That is how we work, I do the stressing and he does the testing. ha!
Bible study was really great last night. I just love the fellowship and getting to know the girls better. I'm so quiet (which is so unlike me!) when I don't know people well and everyone else does know each other well. I feel myself coming out of that slowly when I am around the girls now and saying things I would say with my close friends. I'm getting so much more comfortable. It has been a long, slow process for Kody and me, but I think it is all working out really well and taught us a lot. I have a feeling we are going to have to "start over" more than a few times over the next ten or fifteen years so it has been good practice! I'm very proud of us.
Kody starts finals on Wednesday. He will be finished with his second year of medical school in fifteen days. I'm praying that I will relax and not stress out about it for him. That is how we work, I do the stressing and he does the testing. ha!
Bible study was really great last night. I just love the fellowship and getting to know the girls better. I'm so quiet (which is so unlike me!) when I don't know people well and everyone else does know each other well. I feel myself coming out of that slowly when I am around the girls now and saying things I would say with my close friends. I'm getting so much more comfortable. It has been a long, slow process for Kody and me, but I think it is all working out really well and taught us a lot. I have a feeling we are going to have to "start over" more than a few times over the next ten or fifteen years so it has been good practice! I'm very proud of us.
Monday, April 21, 2008
What a Weekend
Friday night was the SAA cookout. Kody was such a good sport about helping out. Honestly, if it wasn't for him it wouldn't have happened. He did all the grilling, helped clean, and mowed the front yard fifteen minutes before everyone got there. There is nothing better than having a husband who is willing to help. It makes life so much easier! We had a great time with everyone there. We ate too much and played Guitar Hero...our favorite! Bailey was very well behaved. There were two one year olds there and she let them pet her and play with her. I'm so proud!
Saturday morning I ran the Grace Race 5K. There were a few elite runners there that ran ridiculous times. These women were running 16:00 and 17:00 5K's. Ouch! I ran a 23:20 which is actually quite good...especially since I haven't been running as much as I would like. I'm trying to run a 5K a few times a month just to get back into racing. I already have the Route 66 marathon on my calendar. Sunday, November 16th is the big day. I would love to do a few sprint triathlons this summer, but I never seem to have time to do everything I want to do.
Saturday evening we watched Maddie Clark, Kody's cousin, play in the state championship soccer game. It was such an exciting game. It made me miss soccer so much. I always miss soccer. As Kody and I were walking into the game I said, "I wish I could go back to high school as me now". I guess that sounds silly, but he completely understood. I wish I could go back and compete. I have such a strong desire to do that again and towards the end of high school and college I just got burnt out. There was always so much going on that I couldn't completely throw myself into one thing. I think that was good and bad in different ways. I know there are so many things that I never really reached my full potential in (that sounds so silly!). Watching the game just got me so excited. They were tied 3-3 at the end of regulation and played two ten minute bonus halves. First goal wins. They got through the first ten minutes scoreless and then Maddie's teamed scored on the kickoff of the second ten minute round. So exciting! I think everyone should be able to experience winning a state championship. It's the best!
In other news, I'm trying to convince my sister to go into business with me whenever we find out where we will be for Kody's residency. I want to open my own personal training business with her. Can you imagine Robin and I working together? It would be fantastic. Not only would we be able to kick our clients into gear, but we would thoroughly entertain them. I have about two years to get her to agree to the idea.
Saturday morning I ran the Grace Race 5K. There were a few elite runners there that ran ridiculous times. These women were running 16:00 and 17:00 5K's. Ouch! I ran a 23:20 which is actually quite good...especially since I haven't been running as much as I would like. I'm trying to run a 5K a few times a month just to get back into racing. I already have the Route 66 marathon on my calendar. Sunday, November 16th is the big day. I would love to do a few sprint triathlons this summer, but I never seem to have time to do everything I want to do.
Saturday evening we watched Maddie Clark, Kody's cousin, play in the state championship soccer game. It was such an exciting game. It made me miss soccer so much. I always miss soccer. As Kody and I were walking into the game I said, "I wish I could go back to high school as me now". I guess that sounds silly, but he completely understood. I wish I could go back and compete. I have such a strong desire to do that again and towards the end of high school and college I just got burnt out. There was always so much going on that I couldn't completely throw myself into one thing. I think that was good and bad in different ways. I know there are so many things that I never really reached my full potential in (that sounds so silly!). Watching the game just got me so excited. They were tied 3-3 at the end of regulation and played two ten minute bonus halves. First goal wins. They got through the first ten minutes scoreless and then Maddie's teamed scored on the kickoff of the second ten minute round. So exciting! I think everyone should be able to experience winning a state championship. It's the best!
In other news, I'm trying to convince my sister to go into business with me whenever we find out where we will be for Kody's residency. I want to open my own personal training business with her. Can you imagine Robin and I working together? It would be fantastic. Not only would we be able to kick our clients into gear, but we would thoroughly entertain them. I have about two years to get her to agree to the idea.
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Green Thumb
A couple of weeks ago I decided I was going to take up gardening. So far that has consisted of mowing the yard, raking up nine bags of fall leaves, and planting 12 red Begonias in my front yard. I have 12 more I want to get in the ground tonight, but I don't think I am going to have time. We have big storms rolling in tomorrow. It could make for an interesting day! Since the weather has been nicer, Bailey and I walk 2 1/2 to 3 miles every Saturday and Sunday. This allows me to cover some good ground in our neighborhood. So many yards are plush and green and then there are those that are dead and neglected. My goal is to be in the first category of yards. I will keep you all posted on the progress of my new summer project.
I was just reading through my new "Advertising Age" magazine here at work. The highest grossing new product on the market in 2007 was Campbell's Reduced Sodium Soup. They grossed $101 million in sales. The next highest grossing new product was Birds Eye Steamfresh Frozen Vegetable making $87 million. I love and use both of those products on a regular basis. You are welcome Campbell and Birds Eye.
It's Top Chef night! WAAHOO!
I was just reading through my new "Advertising Age" magazine here at work. The highest grossing new product on the market in 2007 was Campbell's Reduced Sodium Soup. They grossed $101 million in sales. The next highest grossing new product was Birds Eye Steamfresh Frozen Vegetable making $87 million. I love and use both of those products on a regular basis. You are welcome Campbell and Birds Eye.
It's Top Chef night! WAAHOO!
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