Wednesday, March 31: Dem lazy, crazy bones!

Having fun in the lab studying bones tonight

Tuesday, March 30, 2010: "Two Lips"

One of my awesome red tulips in front of my place

I love these babies.  They're glorious.  It's so sad they can't stay this pretty all year long.

Monday, March 29, 2010: Money

Taken from a book I was looking at today 
called Inspiration Sandwich by Sark 

Sunday, 3/28/10: Sound of Music Run-Through

Do Re Mi Rehearsal

Today marked the first run-through for Sound of Music!  It went well.  I am building up my confidence, and feel MUCH better after today's run.  Can't wait for the show!  

Saturday, March 27, 2010: An R&R Retreat

The John Roberts House at Joseph Ambler Inn

Got a little rest and relaxation today at the Joseph Ambler Inn in North Wales, Pennsylania.  I love this place.  It gives the impression that you're completely secluded and miles away from everything (even though you're not!).   It's very peaceful, comfortable, luxurious, and reasonably priced to boot!


Joseph Ambler Inn

Friday, March 26, 2010: Blossoming

One of my flower beds

My newly-planted flowers are THRIVING.  I'm thrilled they've been able to withstand the nights, as it has been cold out there.  They're blossoming.  

Speaking of blossoming...

I've been getting to spend quite a bit of time with Nicole and Sean from Sound of Music, and I really like the budding relationship we have with each other.  Tonight, Nic, Sean, Hondo & I went to Texas Roadhouse for an awesome dinner and Casey met up with us to see Alice in Wonderland.  The movie was okay.  It was entertaining.  The company was WONDERFUL.  We had a lovely night together, and I look forward to doing it again soon.

Thursday, March 25, 2010: Dad's Day of Birth

Part of Dad's birthday cake

(The "y" got messed up in transport)

My dad turned 58 today.  He's the best.  Since my mom is away in Florida hanging with Mickey and Minnie this week, Dad and I celebrated.  I took a hunk of cake home to "help out."  I'm good like that.  :)

Totally off the subject of Dad's birthday...I booked my first ever cruise today!  Can't wait to go to Bermuda in June!!

Happy Birthday Daddy!

Wednesday, 3/24/10: Mission Recuperation

My recuperating pupper

Well, ella's incision site is clearly healing, because it's starting to itch her.  She's been a-scratchin!  I found some blood on my bedding tonight while she was lounging on the bed.  (Yes, she's spoiled and allowed to sleep in my bed...even when I'm not in it.)  So, I threw a tank top on her to protect it from her claws.  She's looks awful cute in it!  It suits her!!  Stitches come out on Monday at 10 AM.

Tuesday, March 23, 2010: March "Mad"ness

Me as a cartoon "Madmen" Character

So, I didn't take this picture, but I did make it...I'm allowed to break the rules of a "photo" a day; it's my blog!  I made "myself" on a really cute website run by AMC to promote their show "Madmen".

Madmen Yourself

Monday, March 22, 2010: Waaaaavy

Rainy hair day

When it rains (or is humid outside), my hair has lotttts of fun!  It really comes out when it's cut this short.  

Sunday, 3/21/10: Just Ducky

Goose Crossing

Near my complex, there are both a lake and a creek very nearby.  The geese have a grand old time parading back and forth.  These 4 had me waiting for a delightful minute or two today as they crossed the road to get to the lake.  So fun!

Saturday, March 20, 2010: Down and Dirty

Planting flowers on the first day of Spring!

Today's been an eventful day!  I met Nicole to get my wig for the Sound of Music.  Then we ate lunch at Nifty Fifty's, and I bought flowers.  After I came home and took ella for a walk in the field, I planted all the flowers, and even moved my hydrangea plant (which was NOT easy!).  It felt so good to get down and dirty planting flowers on the FIRST DAY OF SPRING!

Friday, March 20, 2010: Far Out

My psychedelic strawberry

I've been listening to the Beatles Biography by Bob Spitz for the past 2 weeks while traveling in my car, and I think I've been influenced in their "far out" ways.  I had the opportunity to play with Play Doh today, and this was my creation.  Strawberry Fields Forever, man.

Thursday, 3/18/10: ella's surgery

ella in the glorious sunshine this morning

We have been blessed with some incredible weather these past few days.  While I know this photo is distorted due to the sunshine I LOVE that there was so much sunshine today to distort my photo!!!  ella had her teeth cleaned and a lump (sebaceous cyst...phew!) removed today.  She's my little trooper.  She came through it with flying colors, and we've spent this evening having a "girls night in" hanging out together.  I heart her.  

St. Patrick's Day 2010

Trip to Gracie's in Haddonfield, NJ

When it's warm enough to eat ice cream outside on St. Patrick's Day, you definitely have the "luck of the Irish" on your side.  It was gorgeous today.

Tuesday, March 16, 2010: Spring's Nearly Here!

 Signs of SPRING have SPRUNG!

The sun found New Jersey today.  It'd been drab and rainy for days, and finally the sun shone today.  I found some early signs of spring!  It's so near...only FOUR days away!  The days are already longer, thanks to the extra hour of light.  

Monday, 3/15/10: Sugar free???

The ultimate contradiction.

Sunday, 3/14/2010: Spring Forward

This man couldn't keep his eyes open while reading at Barnes & Noble today.  I could totally feel his pain...this spring forward stuff is tough!

Saturday, March 13, 2010: Feelin Crabby

Wes + "Little Moon" (the hermit crab)= BFF

Fri. 3/12/10: I Love Trader Joe's

"Who you calling JERKY?!"

      Trader Joe's is one of my favorite places to buy food.  I really, really looooove it.  'Nuff said.

(I was told that I was "not allowed" to take pictures of the store.  I offered to delete this one, but the manager said it was okay.)

Thursday, 3/11/10: A Spicy Day

Accent: "Wakes up food flavor" AND Memories

When I saw this red "ACCENT" container at the grocery store today, it hit me like a ton of bricks. Memories of my maternal grandfather flooded back to me. If I remember correctly, his meatball recipe called for Accent. Had I not seen it, I most likely would not ever have thought of it again. It's funny how something so small can bring back a memory so big. So, one container of it now resides in my spice cabinet.

What a lovely reminder of Grandpop.

3/10/10, a Wednesday: More ella Evidence

Further Evidence...

The Bed Hog Dog prevails! (See 2/26 post.) That's a body pillow with her, by the way.

Tuesday the 9th of March: THAI!!

Mirrors from Kuhn Thai: Millburn, NJ

Had Thai tonight. I always order the same thing because I know I will like it, but that's obviously a sign I'm afraid to experiment. I really want to get more into it, and will have to be a bit more adventurous next time....but "my usual" is just SO GOOD! Love the ambiance of this place, too. It's really soothing. Just a great meal.

Monday, 3/8/10: Sunshine stroll

Cute house in Haddonfield

I took advantage of the nice weather we're having today and took walk around Haddonfield. There are many, many well-maintained, impressive Victorians in that town. I just thought this one was cute and well-presented. So, I snapped it!

Sunday, March 7, 2010: Sittin' Pretty

My Vogue "Dogue"

Isn't my girl just the prettiest?! She's posing for me on a bench at the local leashed dog park. Today was a great day for another outing with ella. I did my best to tucker her out this weekend!!

Saturday, March 6, 2010: Just Beachy

ella on the beach in OCNJ

My ella loves the beach. She is so incredibly fast and can really turn it on in the soft sand. It's a beautiful thing to watch. Until she finds someone new on the beach with a dog and decides to jump on them... stinker.

*I'm cheating and adding a portrait of Hondo, ella and I that a nice passerby offered to take...I really like it...especially the BLUE sky, and of course, ella's tongue sticking out!

Friday, March 5, 2010: Yummy Tank Top

My tasty new top

I got the cuuuuutest tank top today. It's bright colored and is all about FOOD!! No wonder I like it so much!

Thurs. 3/4/10: Homemade Pizza x2

My pizza gets Jim's seal of approval

I made homemade pizza two times this week. The second time was tonight with "real" dough from Vito's Pizza, and it rocked. The first time was with Pillsbury dough, and it wasn't so successful. Second time's the charm!!

Wednesday, March 3, 2010: Newfound Friends

Bodie and ella

ella made a new friend at Doggie Day Care...a floppy, German Shepherd puppy named Bodie.

Tuesday, March 2, 2010: Pasta!

Pasta with Mushroom pepper sauce

This was tonight's awesome dinner, prepared by an awesome person, just for little old me! Great brain food for studying allllllll night.

Monday, March 1, 2010: Grocerieeeeees!

My full fridge. Love it.

Still haven't had meat, lo these many days. Continuing to plug away at the vegetarian diet. Hit the health food store before class and ShopRite after.