Grey’s Is Back Baby!!

Guys I never thought it would happen! Grey’s Anatomy is BACK!! I’m so happy I have no words…ok we all know that isn’t true. I have plenty of words, if you don’t want the show majorly ruined I would stop reading right now cause I am about the spoil the shit out of it!

Ok so I am SO happy that this whole Izzy/George cheating whores, bad sex debacle is over! That was just stupid. I mean like Izzy, who could have anyone and HELLO had Denny would

A. Hookup (sidenote: my mom used the phrase hooked up tonight. HA!) with George

 B. Sleep with a married man. Meredith and Addison play cheating whore way better.

I actually teared up this week when George and Izzy were talking in the hallway and he said he always looks around to see if she thought the same thing was funny like he did. GUYS, be BEST FRIENDS again! I understand they need to get there and all that but damn they are so good. What the hell were you thinking Shonda, hooking them up?? BAD CALL! Especially after you made us fall hook line and sinker in love with Denny. (Who by the way I still love, and seriously ugly cry every time I even THINK about that dying scene or hear the Chasing Cars song. Here see for yourself (you are dead on the inside if you don’t cry)

Damn I watched it. Hold on while I compose myself. Who am I kidding, this could take awhile. Talk amongst yourselves.

Now moving on the Christina, I love her, always have always will. She is awesome. I love tonight that she had to practice talking “girl”. I totally relate to that, I can’t talk ”girl” either.  She never really annoyed me, just the fact that Burke LEFT her at the altar. SERIOUSLY, after all that shit, and HELLO asshole she didn’t even want a wedding! Maybe if Isaiah Washington could keep his damn mouth shut they could have kept the character. I will admit there is a hole in the show without Preston. I love how today Christina said to Hahn, “Is it because I’m Asian?” bahahah..yeah kid its a race thing, Hahn is just in love with the most overtly ethnic person on the show, Callie.

And about Callie, I like her so much more now that she is not simperingly in love with George (seriously George?!?!?). I wish she had punched Izzy’s face in for cheating though. I think this whole Hahn is a lesbian thing is AWESOME! I laughed out loud tonight when Callie asked Meredith and Christina if anyone thought they were Lesbians and Meredith says “No cause we are whores who drink tequila and sleep with boys” (this isn’t he exact quote I couldn’t find it). HILARIOUS, cause they ARE drunken whores and I love that they know it!

Sloan thinking and saying he is God is awesome. And his face when he saw Derek, Meredith, Addison and Rose in the elevator was too good. Another laugh out loud moment. I wish he would have said “I had him first girls!”. Derek is totally his heterosexual life partner.

I love love love that Meredith is in therapy, DAMN if anyone needs it, it is that girl. She and Lexie should get a discount rate to deal with all their family shit. Now work Mer out and make her propose to Derek! And let them be HAPPY for five freaking minutes!

And how about Rebecca’s lying tramp ass. Pregnant, WHATEVER! Believe me girl Alex is not the type to be trapped. It won’t be pretty.

Thank God Grey’s is BACK! I never thought they could right all the amazing wrongs of last season, I really thought I would hate it forever for ruining all my favorite characters! I’m not going to lie i wrote a letter to Shonda after that shithole season finale of last year. I like to think she listened.

Atticus Update

As I type Atticus is alternately attacking his new chicken toy and chasing his own tail. He got SO big in the three days I was away! I can’t believe it!

I thought I would post some new pics of the little guy.

 

Behavior update: Atticus is doing great! He is totally fine with the crate, actually likes it (and I didn’t believe the vet!) and his accidents are few and far between. He actually sits by the door and whines now! Amazing, dogs are so smart! The vet said Australian Shepard’s (that’s what his momma is) are really smart. But I think 2 weeks is pretty incredible (I might be a scoche biased)! (HUGE sigh of relief inserted here.

HO-LY SHIT! As I’m typing Atticus just walked in to the bedroom and lay down in the crate!! He’s a genius!

I’m Home!!!

I’m back! Sorry to have been AWOL for awhile guys. I have been so busy with the pup, the school, and I was in Austin for the week. BUT I’m finally home THANK GOD!

I’ve always been a traveler. Leaving for days, months even a year at times inspired nothing but sheer excitement and glee! Well,  I don’t know if I’m getting old, settled or what; but I was not excited to leave. I was worried about the dog, leaving Mae to care for him herself and I just plain didn’t want to go. I’m happy here, I have my little routine and I guess I’m stuck in it.

I got to Austin and was confronted with some really really great informative (I was at a work conference) people, some not so friendly people, and some downright mean people. This was three days of makeup (which I never wear), high heels (ditto), meetings, information, information, information. The conference part was great. All the information and these people really know how to revive and regenerate you!

This is the seriously abbreviated version of the events of this trip. I will just say this, I am extremely grateful for my friends and family. I think that people take seeing a friendly face and knowing that someone loves you for granted too much. This trip was exhausting.

So since I was reminded how great friends are I am going to thank some of mine!

Firstly, my business partner. She is not only a great business partner, she is a great employer, friend and an downright good person. I know all this because in addition to being my business partner she has been my boss for 5 years and my friend for longer. She conducts herself in a honest, upbeat manner and is truly grateful for everything in her life. This is not very common, she is happy to be alive each and every day. I could not have asked for a better partner. She is everything I am not and (I hope) vice versa. She is able to rise above and see the good when I am mired down in anger and resentment. She has great ideas every day and I can’t wait to implement some of them!!

I am also so happy to have Mae as my friend. Mae is always there for me and has been since I have known her. She takes a genuine interest in my life (let’s be honest, it’s not that interesting!!). and is always there to take my side. A lot of the time, side taking is underated. Sometimes all you need is someone (right or wrong) to be just as mad as you are whether you are justified or not. We are so alike, we have a code, sometimes we don’t even say a word and can fall on the floor laughing at the exact same thing. Isn’t that the best!!

Tipp is next. She is my (and all her friends) biggest champion. I know I can call her at any time of the day and no matter what she will be there in a heartbeat. If you follow her blog you know she just took in a pregnant cat (she already has two dogs, one of which is a rescue–she ran on the interstate to save her–but that’s a WHOLE other story) because she could not stand to see the cat harmed. Tipp goes out of her way on a daily basis for anyone in need, especially her friends. Tipp is someone who I look to for guidance, a kind of a moral compass.

J is also on this list. I wish I saw her more! J always lend a listening ear and helps in any way she can. And with everything going on in her life that is HUGE!! J is an amazing sister, daughter and wife. She puts herself after everyone in her family on a daily basis. I could not be happier to include her in my list.

I’m including Mrs. Lilac in this. She is a new friend but nonetheless a great one. I met her beautiful, smart daughter and adorable sons today. She is so lucky! Her daughter is now my dogs surrogate mommy and best friend. Mrs. Lilac is smart and giving. She was the catalyst in rescuing Cinderella (the pregnant Kitty). If you have not read Mrs. Lilac’s blog about teaching her children to value and protect all life you should! Mrs. Lilac always has a sunny disposition and positive attitude. Not to mention Mae and I are constantly amazed that she knows as much useless celebrity info as we do!

 

So after my ridiculous week I am so glad to have these people as well as my incredible family (including Atticus!) to come home to! It’s nice to know not everyone is plotting your demise!!

 

I love you guys!!!

 

Sidenote, Atticus is FINALLY making some headway on the potty training (after Mae found his “toilet” aka behind her couch! YUCK!)

I’ve Been Robbed!!

Jake Gyllenhaal STOLE our dog’s name! His German Shepard mix is named Atticus Finch!!

I am convinced he stole it from us. I mean come on who else would be so creative!?!?!?!?

Virgin

Yup, it’s me. I’m the virgin. Puppy virgin that is. Let me tell you puppies are HARD WORK. I went into this endeavour all naive and bushy tailed. Ready to have the most trained dog on the block. He was going to be so much fun, Mae would have some company, where was the downside??

While Atticus is seriously the cutest thing on earth he can also be a big pain. Everyone who is awwing right now and thinking I am really mean has obviously never had a puppy!

We got Atticus on Sunday, he was so good. Charmed my three year niece, he was so sweet with her, just slept on her lap and let her pet him non to gently. He played with my nephew and charmed Mae when she got home from Indiana.

THEN it started. Monday he was with me all day. He cried and barked if I left him side. He refused to walk making me carry him everywhere (I realize he was sad about leaving his mom and all that but DAMN). Monday I put him in the crate for the first time and he was GREAT! He slept in the damn thing for like an hour. I thought I was home free! However, my naive ass didn’t realize I was sitting right beside him of course he was aces, he knew I was there! Well, Mae gets home and we test him in the crate in the other room. It was MAYHEM! Picture the scene in Lady and the Tramp when they are barking about the rat. I swear to god I thought this dog was going to blow out his vocal cords. Mae and I sat in her living room staring at each other in horror. Mae lives in an apartment and we had already agreed that if she got a noise complaint Atticus would have to find a new home. Finally he calmed down and I went home. Seriously relieve to get away, however I had nightmares that he was in the bed with me and I was smothering him all freaking night.

Fast forward to Friday. After a week of shitting on the carpet (he hasn’t done that in a few days, Pissing everywhere he pleases (he still does that), crying in the crate (he is over that, thank god!), and waking Mae up every hour (we are hoping this will stop ASAP!). We were done. Mae calls me at about 7 and tells me that when he woke her up at 5:30 she burst into tears. I’m pretty sure it was the ugly cry and I don’t blame her, she had worked about 50 hours that week and born the brunt of his hourly potty breaks.

I was distraught, how could I let this dog ruin my friends life! And on top of that Atticus seemed miserable, he moped around all day, never played, hated walks and was only happy with other dogs. I felt so bad for him. He was miserable, we were miserable. I spent the whole morning thinking about it. I am not going to lie, I cried from sheer exhaustion as well. There was just too much going on last week; exams, Cruella had reared her ugly perfectly coiffed head again, and on top of all that the dog was majorly time consuming. I was spending 3 or 4 hours a day trying to train him. Mae was putting in about as much time at night.

Then I went to the vet. Man let me tell you the vet did some MEAN things to my poor pup. I felt so bad for him, but I asked about a million question. Why was he so lazy? Was he sad? How much should I feed him? What is he?? When will he SLEEP? The vet was awesome and answered everything for me. Apparently our little Atticus had worms and that had a lot to do with his disposition and sleeping problems.

Atticus has perked up in the last few days, I’m pretty sure he is getting used to our crazy schedules. He is acting more like a puppy and not having as many accidents. We have pretty much beaten the crate. Now he just needs to sleep through the night, so we can save Mae’s sanity.

Atticus is currently sleeping across my shoes with his water bottle in between his paws. So Cute! Forget everything I said puppies are great. Wait, he just peed on the carpet, DAMNIT!

Things I have learned

I never knew how much it is possible to care when and how much a dog shits

Dogs can get depressed

Dogs are really really smart and can sense your mood (he knew he was on the chopping block Friday and was sweet as pie)

You can learn exactly what your dog looks like right before he pisses on the carpet and stop him in time.

Vets check to see if your dogs testicles have dropped (YOWCH!)

A water bottle is a lot more fun than the $100 dollars worth of toys you just bought (Damnit)

Everything needs time and patience, especially dogs

PUPPIES ARE HARD–Get one that is crate and potty trained and save yourself a HUGE headache.

 

Totally random note–I’m watching Somewhere in Time with Christopher Reeves and Jane Seymour. Anyone seen it? I absolutely love this movie! I am crying in anticpation of how sad it is!

 

Interviews

I saw this cool thing on Tipp’s page. They are interviewing 50 bloggers in 50 states. Sounds cool! I’m doing it. Check it out!

 

This just because it makes me laugh.

I’m a bad mommy

Ok so I am a bad mommy.

So tonight I am hanging out with the pup at Mae’s. So I decided to be nice and clean up (really I just got bored and actually love to clean).

I am cleaning away and the TV goes nuts (Mae doesn’t have cable so picture this-Me wrapped in foil, one leg up in the air swearing–loudly). While I am balancing on one foot trying not to step on Atticus (his permanent place is under my feet) I knock off a bottle of oil (its smells good I guess) ONTO THE DOG!  

I AM A BAD MOMMY!

The dog is covered in oil and is getting his first bath once Mae gets home with shampoo. At 9 PM! DAMN IT!

Training Bra Tramps

Ok so this is pretty much how I feel today.

 

So at the end of this horrific day/week I go to get some nice greasy Chinese food (I’m definitely an emotional eater, I’m planning on eating an entire chocolate cake in about an hour, I’m waiting for the 6 pounds of pad thai to settle).

As i am waiting for the food I can’t help but overhear (who am I kidding, I might as well have a glass to my ear) two children. Picture training bra’s and knee socks. ( these kids were actually 14-15). So here is the conversation

Girl 1 (we’ll call her Amber)- So Tim like totally keeps telling me he loves me. I’m like whoa Tim back off

Girl 2 (she’ll be Tiffany)- That is so crazy, I can’t believe he like keeps telling you that. Gah!

Amber- I mean Tony told me he was telling him how hot I was. He said I was a sex pot. (i swear to god this child said sex pot–she might as well put on go-go boots head to Studio 54 and do a line off Hugh Hefner’s ass)

At this point I am trying to decide if I should laugh or cry. I choose to roll my eyes excessively and sigh like it’s my job. I should save my sanity and stop listening but I just can’t tear myself away. Kind of the same problem I have with reality tv.

Amber- Tim came up to me and was like so I hear you have a new car, we should try out the backseat.

Tiffany- Gah! Oh my Gosh! Wow! How did he know you have a new car? (as if this is the part of that sentence that warrants comment)

Amber- I guess he heard me talking to Cindy. I mean I was like back off. But you know I’ll probably do it.

At this point I am literally biting my cheek to cause enough pain to distract me from this car-wreck. In my head I am screaming about teen pregnancy , STD’s, and waiting until you at least have an A cup to test out the back seat! Also, please god don’t start out your sex life in the back seat. It won’t be worth it kid!!

So I thankfully grab my food and run out the door. As I am getting into my little Mazda hatchback ( I love it) I see these bitches kids hop into a brand new Mercedes. However, mom was in passenger seat waiting for them. HA!

Some Random Rants

Why God Why do people going 30 mph feel the need to drive in the left lane! MOVE OVER GRAMPY!

On that note- If you are smoking a cigarette, talking on your gay, stupid, losery blue tooth and fiddling with yourself YOU SHOULD NOT BE DRIVING!

I wonder what it would feel like to punch the bot-ox right out of Cruella. I bet really good.

I wish we could have allergies in winter, it sucks already. Allergies really bring spring down a notch. Damn the pollen.

Why do people view an evite and then not respond? HELLO, just mark NO it takes ONE MINUTE. And side note I can see when you view it!!

I never thought I would be so happy to see a dog take a shit outside…

I kind of like Ashley Simpson’s new song… I hate myself a little for that.

Star Jones is getting divorced–Gee I’m so surprised. (my voice is dripping with sarcasm right now)

Greed

I just read a great post on emotional thinkers and rational thinkers. I am definitely the latter. I am a rational thinker, I do not understand people who act in haste or do things they know are wrong because they can not control their emotions. I have never played the break up/make up game and do not tolerate toxic friends. Yes this might make me a bitch. I get that, however, my friends and family know they can %110 count on me at any time. And I know the same. I also can not understand manipulative, jealous or greedy people.

I would say I’m honest to a fault. This is not necessarily a good trait. I am very blunt and sometime need to sensor myself a little bit more. All through school that was my teachers biggest complaint,  “She doesn’t think before she speaks”. I still have that problem. I can’t take a liar, lies or talking behind people’s backs.

This brings me to the point of this post. Why do people feel that they have to be nice when they clearly do not like you? If you ask me just nod hello to me and move on. Or let’s have it out and then get over it. I see people every day going out of their way to be negative and cut others down. At this point in my life I am mired down with these sorts of people. Greedy, Jealous, Manipulative, just plain Ugly. It is very hard for me to bite my tongue when people are attempting to affect my life or hurting my friends. I am learning. Slowly. It’s hard.

I am choosing to look at the positive. I am learning so much in my daily life about what not to be. I know exactly how I want to treat people and the things I will not stand for. I am hoping I will be able to keep my idealistic view of right and wrong. I know I will be shocked at the “real world” but am hoping I will be able to conduct myself in a manner that allows me to sleep soundly at night knowing I have done my best.

I think everyone should remember the old adage “Honesty is the best policy”.  And another one I’m sure you’ve all heard “Treat others as you wish to be treated”.  How far we have come from this.

Atticus’ Arrival!!

Its Atticus Comes Home Day!!! Yippee!!!