Babysitting

You know what's really fun to wake up to at 5 AM on a Monday morning? A crate full of dog poop. First of all, this has nothing to do with Walter. Walter sleeps beside my bed in his tiny little bed, like a well behaved dog deserves to do. These dogs that were in crates, in my basement, are spawns of Satan. One really is, the other one is probably a deamon spawn. That's all I really want to say about them. I never knew I could despise an animal so much. Ok, I'll stop now.

I want to talk about movies. I was thinking today that there is not just ONE movie I like. I think I have a top 6 or 7, so I'm going to list them here. They're in no particular order, just movies that I would consider my favorite.

1) Planes, Trains, and Automobiles
2) American Beauty
3) Elizabethtown
4) The Fountain
5) The Rules of Attraction
6) Maria Full of Grace
7) Requiem For A Dream

If you're reading this, even if you're some random person from Latvia, take a second to add a comment and list your top movies.

My small group/Bible study has been going really well. There's only about 5 us each week, even though there's technically 8 of us in the group, but we're all in the same age group give or take 2-3 years and have a lot in common.

I'm certain now I'll be back in South Carolina for the Clemson vs. Duke Homecoming game on November 5th. Myself and two other people from work will be driving down for a short weekend, but it should be a lot of fun.

I have to go before I rip this dog's vocal chords out.

Sort of Like Milo and Otis

I completely stole this from someone else, but I had to, because it's such a good video about a dog's relationship with their owner. I love it.



Yesterday when I was taking Walter for a walk I felt like Captain Olimar from Pikmin because on the grass I found a role of electrical tape, a pack of lifesavers, and a flip flop. What random litter, that could be treasure.

Back Home from Home

I got back earlier this evening from South Carolina. I came back to it being very cold (it's 30 degrees now) with ice and snow all over my car and my porch and steps. The roads were salted too. I had a nice flight back. I sat next to a lady who was a Six Sigma/Lean expert so it was fun talking to her. It made the flight go by really fast.

A lady I work with picked me up from the airport. She is really nice and has let me leave my car at her house before so her kindness is really appreciated.

I also read through my lease when I got back to check on the pet policy. I looked carefully, and I don't see any wording on "pet free" buildings anywhere. I was never told about it, and never signed anything that stated it. So, Monday I'm going to talk to the lady who I worked with with I signed my lease. I'm going to be very nice, and just ask if she can waive/help me out with the transfer fee, because I just don't think it's fair. I'm a good tenant and I think the least they can do is help me with this since I will have to extend my lease until November 2008 to do this. I'll be praying about it (it would be nice if you would too).

I went grocery shopping tonight. Nana made some really good cookies that I have already eaten. Not all of them, but a few. They're good. I had a good time at home and miss everyone (including Walter). I have an outstanding family.

Hiatus

Well I will not be taking my personal computer to Japan with me, because I don't need to take two computers and I'll have a work laptop. And I'm not going to post on my blog from a work laptop for safety reasons. So, Life in the Mitten will be on hiatus for a week while I'm in Japan.

Linda, I know this week at work is going to be dull, especially in the mornings for you and your friend. But hang in there, I'll be back, I promise.

Also I have been thinking a lot about getting a dog. I miss having a dog so much since I've always grown up (always) with atleast one dog. I know living in an apartment isn't the best place to have a dog, but waiting until I get a house or something else will be a while and I don't want to wait much longer. I also travel for work some, but my friend Katey said she'd be happy to housesit/dogsit while I'm gone and if worst came to worst I could always arrange a kennel stay. I'm usually only gone for a few days when I do travel. I just really want a dog so much, they have always brought such happiness because of their unconditional love. After Thanksgiving I am seriously going to begin the process. I will drive to South Carolina for Christmas, so if I got one before then I could take it with me. I used to want a pug but now I'm leaning more towards a Shar Pei. I just love them so much and they're a perfect size.

I'll be back next Sunday, with lots of pictures and a story or two.