Not Lost...

But not yet found.

It's been a long while now since I've sat down and managed to attempt any updates here. To be a little honest, there's really been very little to say. My life isn't very exciting and it's been turning into a rather mundane and boring thing. Yet, it's unfair not to let you in on the story. Just because I don't find it particularly interesting currently, doesn't mean that some of you won't enjoy bits and pieces here and there.

Since March things have been a little busy as far as what I've been doing out in the world. I suppose maybe I should give a month by month synopsis of what's been going on. But it's not always as simple as just saying Hey! look! listen!

Before I get to far into things. Yes I'm still subbing at the school. (for now at least, am lucky thay're still letting me). Every other weekend (unless something comes up that I have to do) I get to spend with my good friend Emma, and sometimes we're lucky and get to see Amy too. And yes I do have a significant other still.

MARCH
We (meaning the whole family)participated in the Old First Ward Saint Patrick's Day Parade.

APRIL
April saw a lot of Easter time activities.

MAY
May was a little wonky weather wise.

JUNE
In June things were a bit quiet on the event front. But I did get to attend and interesting training event.

JULY
We helped decorate the float for the fourth of July in Orchard Park. The church float took second place. While it's nothing more than a plaquard, it was still nice for them to be recognized. It's a lot of hard work to put together a float, and it isn't easy to play music live on a moving float either.                     

 

And now it's August. This month is going to be rather busy in itself. Not that it's a bad thing. But at least this way I've checked in and anyone that was curious about whaqt I've been up to won't feel so out of the loop. Not that I really think anyone has been concerned about what I've been up to.

 

On the plus side, If I can get things figured out I may be able to set up a regular schedule sometime in the near future. But for now This is just a checking in post.

A Short But Well Deserved Update

I know that you haven't really been seeing a lot of new content from me of late. Well, not even collected content for music Monday. To be quite honest I've just been a little busy and I haven't had time to write. That and not having a laptop or computer at home puts a crimp in my ability to create content while offline anyway. But that's not an excuse.

So just ~what~ have I been doing?

Reading, a LOT of reading. I read 2 books this past week, and when I get a chance I will post about them. I even started making notes about them hard copy so I don't forget my thoughts. But as I'm sure you already guessed, the ones that I'm reading lately are fiction. Though some of you may be relieved to hear I've also been slowly devouring a book on the mafia's past in Buffalo.

I've also been working. I've got a nice temp job right now. 5 days a week, Monday through Friday. They have me making outgoing calls which is fun. I just wish more people actually wanted to talk to me.

My weekends have been rather eclectic as to what's been going on. I don't even know where to begin. I've been doing things with my family and friends, and enjoying their company.

Some of the things that I've been up to I really wish I could have blogged about. Some of you might have really enjoyed the Wild Renaissance event that Hawks Creek is holding. Unfortunately it's a little late now for me to do a full posting about the event. This weekend (starting tomorrow) they'll be having a variety of types of entertainment. It's very educational, on flat land, and kid friendly. Also it supports the safety of the animals that calls Hawks Creek home. We attended the event on July 12th, and it was worth the time. JUST REMEMBER TO WEAR SUNSCREEN!

And did I mention? They have an awesome Draconology exhibit?

 

Anyway. Let's see, before that what was I up to? It really is hard to remember everything sometimes. Not to mention backlogging the events like this. But I feel bad leaving you out like I have been. Ah, I know what else I should tell you about. The Fourth of July.

 

Now I know a lot of you had fun things to do on the Fourth of July. Whether it was attending a party, or a parade, or maybe going on a picnic. But I got to be ~in~ a parade with some of my family and members of the church that I kinda grew up in. But it was an interesting experience for a few different reasons.

 

 

1. We did karaoke from the float. No really, we did. There were TV's on the sides and folks walked a couple of microphones down along the sides to try and get the audience to participate. (Plus look at that sky in the picture! It was a GORGEOUS day for a parade.)

 

2. There was a float full of oompa loompas to our left. As in like, a whole miniature Willy Wonka factory. It was absolutely adorable.

 

3. There was this little blue car that was neat in front of us, called a Playboy. What's interesting about this is that they weren't in production very long, but were built in Buffalo, NY. Plus there aren't very many of them around according to the website, so it was a treat to see one in person. You know, that old adage of "They do exist!"

 

4. Zombie Emergency Response Operations. I don't even know where to go o this one. Let's just say the little dark person inside of me gleefully found their participation amusing. Though, they were lacking any zombies.

 

Anyways, I think that's all that I want to tell you about for now. There were some other events that I've attended as well, but I'm sure the rest of the world has been informing you about them. Besides I need to get ready for my next adventure. I'll be sure to let you know how it goes as soon as I can.

 

Keep the magic alive, Believe in yourself.

 

Animals from the San Diego Zoo

We went to the zoo, and We took some pictures <3 we cropped some down to share with you.

We made sure to get a picture of the Rhino just for Cayden. I was surprised at how soft his footsteps sounded. You would think they would sound similar to a Clydesdale, you know, clomp clomp clomp. It was more like a shuffle shuffle sound.

OMG There was a baby Giraffe and it was her 7 month birthday yesterday, but she is SO VERY TALL! You wouldn't believe she is just a baby because she is so tall!

And uhm, hrmm...we saw koala bears too. And some other kinds of animals too. But this is just some pictures, mainly because we know Cayden is going to be mad that we went to the zoo without him. But that's ok he goes to the zoo all the time for without me. So not fair! But yes we saw a lot of animals yesterday and it was a lot of fun to see them all.

Backyard Safari : Lizard (1)

Alright so this is the lizard that was seen in the backyard. It kind of looks like a little Alligator.   After comparing the images that I took of it with a few different pictures of other lizards that can be found in the area, I think I've managed to identify it. I think it is a sagebrush lizard. If you look at the link below they have their own images and video footage of various examples of them.

http://www.californiaherps.com/lizards/pages/s.g.vandenburgianus.html

You can compare it to the video that I took if you like. *points below at her own video* Though I will warn you ahead of time that the video is very shaky.

Happy Valentines Day!

So it's another holiday am not sure I like. But since I missed posting for mardi gras, I may as well post for you today. Yes I have an amusing valentine that i saw at the store to post for you, ready? here it comes.....

There we go.... It amused me because it is a bit of a furry one... and who would have thought to put big foot on a valentine XD.... on top of that WHO thought to use beef jerky as a valentine? It's cute and amusing on an odd silly level, but that's ok.

Here's more piggies! I'm not really a piggy bank collector, but they're interesting to look at. Personally I prefer rubber duckies. But I haven't really gotten around to finding some interesting ones to post pictures of for you. But then again, who knows what I might find to post for you!

Frosty Pigs

Seen and captured in their natural Habitat! Old Navy