Free Ice Cream? Yes, Please!

Y98 has this great deal going on with Maggie Moo's all summer long. When it hits 98 degrees at Lambert, and Y98 announces it, the next 98 minutes- ice cream is free at all Maggie Moo's locations!! I have been hearing about this on the radio for about a week now, and was excited. I love free stuff. So today I knew the temps would be up really high today so I turned on my walkman to listen to Y98 and see if it was free ice cream time yet. Much to my delight, it had just hit 98 at Lambert! Free ice cream time!!! So mom and I headed over to Maggie Moo's in Gravois Bluffs in Fenton. I got dark chocolate (I am a chocoholic so all choc. is good, but this was extremly good) and mom got an expresso bean (if you like coffee you'll love it). Unfortunately for me, I hate coffee, and was therefore disgusted when I sampled mom's choice. There was a bit of a line, but it moved fast and there were 5 servers. We ate inside, and it was nice. So I am loving this Y98 free ice cream thing!! I hope that it will hit 98 degrees sometime again soon, the weather ppl keep saying its going to be a hot week, so I think theres a good chance for free ice cream again!! Click here for all the yummy details!

My little Loki

I swear my puppy knows when I'm in a hurry, that dog can take forever to go to the bathroom. Loki is doing very well in her obedience class- I now have more time to devote to her training sessions! I worked with her tonight, and we had a rough start but towards the end Loki was doing fab. I don't anticipate us passing to the next level this coming Sat., we still have some work to do, and I am grateful for the time. Loki hates having her ears clean...it is a two person job, unless we put her pinch collar and leash on. She suddenly gets all lovey and wants hugs. Loki is growing so fast! Her newest collar is on the third hole, where as a week or two ago it was on the fourth, and seemed a bit big for her. She has grown into it. I have to say that I love coming home and being greeted by Loki. She is all wiggles and always happy to see me. She can be a menace sometimes, but she is a real sweetie. I found Shadows old collar today, and was stuck by how much I miss my Shadow...I can still picture her in my mind and I can only hope that she is happy with Loki being a part of our family. Occasionally, we slip and call Loki Shadow. The pain of Shadow not being here is still present, but everyday with Loki is making it easier. I love my little Loki, she's my little girl and the cutest puppy in the world. She is going to be beautiful when she grows up, we get so many compliments on her looks. Yep, my little blonde puppy already has tons of fans... now if only we could get her to realize that ppl do not just exist to give her attention....

Me- 1, UMSL-0

I just won my battle against UMSL in regards to my calculus class. I will not bore you with all of the long details. Short version: I failed my calc class b/c I didn't have any help and I really needed it...I am legally entitled to help b/c of a learning disorder... the paperwork to prove this didn't make it in time for me to get help and pass my final. Ruling at UMSL is that you must pass the final, regardless of your current grade, to pass the class. I had a C going into the final, but I failed the final ergo failing the class. I have been fighting UMSL since January to have my grade changed. The chair of the math department (Mr. Not so nice word) refuses to change my grade. I finally sought a waiver appeal to waive the calculus requirement for my degree, where I would not have to repeat Calc but I would still graduate. Meanwhile I was taking a horrid calc class (and doing horrid in it) at Meramec- just in case everything got denied, there is no way I am not graduating in August. But finally after six months of frustration and tons of stress, my battle is over. I have an agreement with a guy who is higher up in the Business Administration, who has agreed to waive the Calc requirement granted I get a C- or better in my Ops Mgmt class and meet the criteria for my GPA for the degree, campus, and graduation. I got an A- in my Strategic Mgmt class (that was a hard, but well earned grade). T/m I am going to Meramec and dropping my Calc class. Now I can focus on my Ops Mgmt class- I have a tutor and this new stuff I have notes (which we can use on the tests) have step by step instructions. So now I have to argue for reinbursement from Meramec and sell my book back- I'm getting a full refund on that- believe me they do not want to make me mad...I can be quite devient and a force to be reckoned with when the situation calls for it.
To sum everything up...I have a huge burden removed from my shoulders, and my life will be a lot less stressful. Just gotta concentrate on two classes; one I think I'll get a B, maybe an A and the Ops Mgmt-well I will work extra hard and rely on my tutor and father for help, not to mention speaking with the professor and working with fellow classmates. So for now I am extremly happy!! I am seriously going to need to celebrate on Friday- can't Thursday b/c I have a night class-Ops Mgmt! Oh goody!

Countdown to Freedom

August 3rd 8:41 PM I will officially be free from the tyranical system known as UMSL!! I am sooo excited!!! I have less than a month to go. I have had a countdown going since day one- several of them in fact; on my blog, in my planner, on my class sylabus/schedule....truely its the only way I would survive summer school. I am excited to leave school, but I am nervous about not finding a job...I always doubt myself and lately I am having a really hard time of being able to think positively...so I think negatively...I can't get hurt that way...
*I need to bump up my resume, start looking for jobs I might be interested in, buy a book on cover letters, write a cover letter(s), send out my resumés and hope for the best. I know in the back of my mind my skills will speak for themselves....but I always doubt things before they happen. I just want to pass all of my classes, graduate, and then focus on getting a job. It would be nice to know I had a job when I graduate...but I will settle for a Kelly temp assignment while I'm looking for a job, that way I will have a source of income.
*I did see a person I worked with last summer and she said that the team is hurting...asked her to mention I am available to work...she said she would mention it. B/c of my insane summer school schedule, and my lack of constant availability..Kelly Temps did not offer me the assignment I've gotten for two years. One that I have dominated (I can work circles around some of the temps they hire- I'm not being overconfident-just ask anybody at Maritz I've worked for or my dad, and they'll tell ya the same). So hopefully, w/in the next few days or so I'll get a call asking if I can work...having a source of income would be greatly appreciated. Paying for gas to attend classes is getting expensive and I hate asking the parents to pay for it. Not going to class b/c gas is expensive is not an option. I will graduate- I'm soo close it would be extremly stupid not to finish.
*I'm looking at new computers- mainly a new tower and a new monitor...I'd settle for a new tower and then get a new monitor when I'm working again. I have a wireless keyboard and mouse, and an awesome printer so I don't want to pay for stuff I don't need. Gimlet said to watch for back-to-school sales in July. I will keep my eyes peeled and when I find a good deal, I'm going for it. I am tired of my computer moving at a snails pace and constantly having to reboot it. I have had the entire system wiped clean and restarted twice. I've had it. Its seen me through college- I bought it the summer of 2001. So if it can last me until August 3rd, it'll be all good.

Quickie

Here are links to new pics of Loki and pics from Wed night's game! Loki went swimming today and had a great time!! Loki and I did a training session last night; some fancy turns while heeling...she did awesome, and then me taking off running and saying "Loki, Heel!" and she caught up with me and ran w/ me w/ her shoulders even w/ my legs! She couldn't do that earlier!! Whoohoo, my puppy is soo smart!!
Pics of Loki
Pics of Busch Stadium
Hope everybody has a safe and fun Fourth of July!!
Let's go Cardinals!!

Loki Loki Loki!

My little Loki passed level 3 last week and moved on to level 4. She is the youngest in her class and one of the best behaved and trained. I can leave her in a sit or down posistion and walk around the room and she won't move. However, all bets are off when someone pets her. Loki still thinks ppl only come to see her. In order for Loki to pass level 4, she has to remain sitting when someone pets her. That is going to take a lot of work. Luckily there is no class this Saturday, so we have an extra week to work on that. I don't think Loki will pass level 4 quite as quickly as she did level 3. She is still a puppy. She is doing amazing tho. Mom saw a Golden Retriever puppy (about 7 months old) the other day, and said Loki is much better trained than her. Not suprising...Loki is very smart and wants to please everyone. We recently got Loki her own bed. It is a blue quilted bed with red stripes and white stars... very patriotic. The plan is to convince her that her bed is better than the furniture and that she should stay off. Hopefully, it will work, she is already laying on it.
Oh yea, gave Climber a bath today...he is off somewhere pouting.
My brother caught my elusive cat, Phantom, last night. I got to hold him and give him lots of attention. Poor thing, his fur is all matted up (dad had to cut some of it off), and his nails were soo long. I felt horrible for him, I felt (and still do feel) like a bad owner. Next time, my brother catches him, Phantom is getting a good scrubbing to get all of the nasty clumps off. That way he will look and feel better. Loki was an angel last night, letting me hold Phantom and give him TLC. That is until she came up and bit my toes...

Still Recovering

I'm still recovering from Wed. night's game. Not b/c of the two beers I enjoyed, but b/c of the excitement. The atmosphere was awesome. I love this city, complete strangers get along when it comes to baseball. When we left the stadium, it was alive with cheers and screams. You could talk to random ppl about the game and it was cool. Wed. night game was definately one of the best games I've ever been too. Getting home, traffic was a nightmare. We got stuck at one stop light for at least 10 min.
What a town, St. Louis!
Let's Go Cardinals!!

That's a Winner!

Unreal. If I had to explain last night's game in one word, that's it: unreal. Dad and I got tickets from a friend of mom's who shares season tickets with her brother. Originally, we were supposed to go on the 26th. But the ticket holders brother was coming into town so she asked us to switch to Wed. night the 28th. I am sooo glad we changed dates! Otherwise we would have seen the Cardinals lose. Before we left for the game, I checked the Cardinals website, one of my fave websites, to see if there was any special promotion going on that night. There was: it was seat cushion night for the first 25,000 fans 16 and over. So Dad and I got there about an hour and some odd minutes before the game began. Our tickets were for section 128 row 21 seats 9& 10. So we didn't have to go up any ramps to get to our level. We had an awesome view, as we were in right feild. I went down to the rails and took lots of pictures of Yadier Molina, my favorite player, and of Chris Carpenter, last nights starter, and hitting coach Dave Duncan. So I got lots of pictures of Molina stretching and playing catch with Carpenter. Then I got pics of Carpenter and Duncan in the bullpen. More pictures of Molina in the bullpen. I got some really good pics. I will post them later. During the game I discovered that the digitial zoom for my camera was off, so I turned it on...I am kicking myself for not discovering that sooner. I got some awesome pics of home plate, the pitching mound, Jim Edmonds in center field, John Rodriguez in left field, and Juan Encarnacion in left field. Nice close ups. The game was awesome at first b/c we scored first. A single off of Yadier Molina broght the runner home. Scott Rolen hit a single run scoring homerun. Things were looking up in the 7th inning when Carpenter was leading 3-1. Then Carpenter was taken out and Randy Flores came in....who let another single score...then Braden Looper,then Tyler Johsnon came in....finally Jason Isringhausen who walked a guy- then a popup which tied the game, and then the sacrafice fly gave the Tribe the lead. So the eigth innning was really sucking....Izzy lost Carpenter's lead...seems Izzy always has to have some nail bitting dramatics every time he enters the game. Then the ninth inning rolled around. So Taguchi started the come back rally when he hit a pop-up that should have been caught...but wasn't- 9 times out of 10 that catch is made, but the Tribes catcher dropped it!!!! Taguchi went on to 2nd base. Yadier Molina did a sacrafice bunt, which got Taguchi to 3rd. Aaron Miles then hit a double bringing Taguchi home. Then Scott Spezio's grounder brought him to third, two out now. Short stop David Eckstein comes to bat, and Miles scores on a two-out throwing error!!! It was insane at the park. The fans went nuts. The seat cushions went flying onto the feild like giant snowflakes. Everybody was screaming and cheering. The dugout for the Cards emptied and met Eckstein at first base. It was wild. Walking out of the stadium and shouting "Let's Go Cards!" earned several high fives from strangers.
Let's Go Cardinals!!!

Weekly Loki Report

Poor little Loki still has an ear infection and she does not like that ear medicine we have to put in her ear. It doesn't hurt, she just doesn't like it. Loki passed level 2 and moved onto level 3 in obedience class. She should pass level 3 and move on to level 4 next Sat. She is doing very well. Got a new pinch collar for her, much better- it doesn't pop off. Spoke with the trainer about the original one-asked if it needed to be tightened- yep! Told ya so mom! Loki is still stealing stuff, but she is getting better about letting it go and coming and sitting at our feet when we yell at her. She still chases the cat, poor Climber, Loki thinks its great fun to torment him. Loki loves her pool! Loves to dive for treats and stomp around...doesn't like to be splashed tho. Loki is camping with the parents this weekend. Went to the lake yesterday, but was more interested int he goose poop than the lake itself. They gave her a bath afterwards, and then she rolled in the grass and dirt! Typical Loki! She has a fascination with rolling in the grass.

Survey for St. Louisans!!

1.) What is your favorite Ice Cream Place?Ted Drewes
2.) Favorite concert seen at UMB Bank Pavillion ( Riverport) --Never been there
3.)Would you rather go to the Dome, Savvis Center, or Busch Stadium? Do you really have to ask? Busch, duh!
4.)Favorite Bar? um Hot Shots?
5.)Favorite Place to eat in the Loop? don't have one
6.) Favorite Fast food? Subway
7.)Would you rather go to the Zoo, Science Center, or the City Museum? The Zoo
8.) Have you ever been to the balloon races in Forest Park? Nope
9.) Would you rather go to the Muny or the Fox? The Fox
10.) Favorite Mall in STL? West County or South County
11.) Have you ever been to Grants Farm? Yep.
12.)Favorite time of year to go to Six Flags? Fright Fest.
13.) Favorite casino to go to? Never been
14.)Did you ever go to Incahoots or Liquid? Nope.
15.) Did you ever see Sesame Street on Ice at the old Kiel Center? no.
16.) Ballwin Days or Manchester Days? Ballwin Days
17.) Favorite Pizza Place? Any Imo's or Fortells Pizza
18.)Favorite Place to watch fireworks? Downtown by the Arch! The reflections on the arch are soo cool
19.) Best part of the VP Fair? Never been.
20.)What High school did you go to? Rockwood Summit
21.) Favorite place to see a movie? Des Peres or Ronnies
22.) Best Sub place? Subway
23.) Would rather eat on the Hill or the Old Spaghetti Factory? The Hill - Zias.
24.) Chilli Cook off in West Port Plaza or The Taste of Clayton? um I don't know
25.) Mickey's Car Wash or Waterway? Don't really do carwashes
26.) Would you rather go Ice skating in Forest Park or go look at Christmas Lights at Jellystone Park? neither.
27.) What hospital were you born in? St. John's Mercy Hospital
29.) What radio stations are programed in your car? 107.7. 107.1. 98.1, 103.3, 92.3, 93.7
30.) If you could bring back one thing to STL what would it be? a thing...can it be a person? Adam Archuletta then

What at weekend!!

This past Saturday my friends, Froggiegirl and Gimlet, were married!!!! I was one of five bridesmaids! It was a beautiful ceremony and went off without a hitch, unless you count the time the priest called Gimlet by his last name that is. Froggiegirl was glowing, she had this amazing aura around her, and the smile she had on her face as she walked down the aisle to Gimlet was priceless. Gimlet also looked studyly in his tux, and the expression on his face as his future bride strolled down the aisle with her father was timeless. The day was a gorgeous one, the sun was shinning and it wasn't too hot for picture taking in Forest Park. After the wedding, we got to ride in a SUV limo- tons of fun by the way- I love champagne!!- and headed to Forest Park. We took pictures on the stone bridge and the stones near it. We also took pics at some gate...can't remember its name at the moment. I have never had my picture taken so many times in my life!! We got to do a jump shot (where everybody jumped in the air on the count of three for the camera guy), and a coupla goofy shots. I soo can not wait to see them. Gimlet and Froggiegirl are soooo well matched and make a marvelous couple!! Merc Man and Mrs. Merc Man were on hand to witness the momentous occasion. Gimelt is their son, and now Froggiegirl is their daughter-in-law. Froggiegirl couldn't have asked for nicer or cooler in-laws. Mr. Merc Man and Mrs. Merc Man rock! Grandma Merc Man also rocks! Congratulations to the new couple!! While the happy newlyweds honeymoon in Jamaica, I am chinchilla-sitting their precious babies; Roo, Schoompy, Sully, and mischievious Fipsy. So far everything is going great. Hopefully the weather is cooperating in Jamaica and Froggiegirl & Gimlet are having a blast! Ten cuidado mis amigos y diverta!! (Be careful and have fun!!)

New Busch Stadium

Yesterday, Memorial Day, I got to go to my first Cardinals game at the new Busch Stadium!!! I was soooo excited, and let me tell ya it is awesome!! The game was a 3:15 game against the Houston Astros. The set up of the stadium is soo cool, there are escalators, Build-A-Bear Workshop where you can make your own Fredbird (I bought an already made one w/ Take me out to the Ball Game chip in it, and catchers gear for my Ryan Bear- who wears the Cards uniform all season long). Different places to eat, Ben and Jerry's has a coupla carts, at least two hardees restruants, and lots more. El Birdos gave me a laugh- bad Spanish( Bird in Spanish is parajro). I took my camera and took lots of shots!! I got pics of the diamond, players in the batting cages, stretching, standing for the National Anthem- I got as close as I could for pics. I looked to see how I could get to the wall against the warning track-couldn't figure it out. Next time I will. Pujols hit his 25th Homerun while I was getting my Fredbird. It was awesome! Unfortunately, Molina was not catching that day. Oh well, I still have at least 2 more games to go to! Hopefully I will get more than 3 chances to visit the new home of the Red birds!
Click here to see Busch Stadium pics.
As Always~ Go Cardinals!!
*UPDATE: I have been informed (by my all knowing father) that the term "El Birdos" is what Orlando Cepeda called the Cardinals back in the hey day.

Loki Update

Loki went to the vet today for her last puppy checkup. Loki now weighs 25 lbs compared to the 8 or so lbs she weighed when we first got her. Loki is in excellent health, except for an icky ear infection. She should be better in 2 weeks, I got meds for her, and was shown how to "flush" her ears to keep them clean and infection free, and how to give puppylupagus meds. Loki is responding better and better everyday to her training. She knows how to sit and stay, down-stay, sit-down-sit, and is learning heel. I am also going to teach her ook, which is when the dog lays down and places their head b/t their paws- its really cute! Loki was introduced to her pool, was hesitant at first and now she loves it. Can't wait until she gets in the lake! That should be good! Loki left an interesting bruise on my thigh, it was the shape of a heart, so I said it was from Loki with love. Cute huh? She is definately a lap puppy. She is retrieving very well, and is learning the word "release". Click here to see all pics of the Lokilu!

Cub Bashing!

Bashing the Chicago Cubs always makes me feel better, and recently my dad emailed me this bashing statement. Hope you enjoy it and get a good laugh out of it like I did:

20 major events that have occurred since the Chicago Cubs last laidclaim to a World Series Championship:
1. Radio was invented; Cubs fans got to hear their team lose.
2. TV was invented; Cubs fans got to see their team lose.
3. Baseball added 14 teams; Cubs fans get to see and hear their team lose to more clubs.
4. George Burns celebrated his 10th, 20th, 30th, 40th, 50th, 60th,70th, 80th, 90th and 100th birthdays.
5. Haley's comet passed Earth - twice.
6. Harry Cary was born....and died. Incredible, but true.
7. The NBA, NHL and NFL were formed, and Chicago teams won championship in each league.
8. Man landed on the moon, as have several home runs given up by Cubs pitchers.
9. Sixteen U.S. presidents were elected.
10. There were 11 amendments added to the Constitution.
11. Prohibition was created and repealed.
12. The Titanic was built, set sail, sank, was discovered and became the subject of major motion pictures, the latest giving Cubs fans hope that something that finishes on the bottom can come out on top.
13. Wrigley Field was built and becomes the oldest park in the national League.
14. Flag poles were erected on Wrigley Field roof to hold all of the team's future World Series pennants. Those flag poles have since rusted and been taken down.
15. A combination of 40 Summer and Winter Olympics have been held.
16. Thirteen baseball players have won the Triple Crown; several thanked Cubs pitchers.
17. Bell-bottoms came in style, went out of style and came back in style; disco did the same.
18. The Chicago White Sox, Cleveland Indians, Boston Red Sox and Florida Marlins have all won the World Series.
19. The Cubs played 14,153 regular-season games; they lost the majority of them.
20. Alaska, Arizona, Hawaii, Oklahoma and New Mexico were admitted to the Union.

Go Cards!! As Always beat those Cubbies!!

Cards Rock!!

Here is my weekly post on the St. Louis Cardinals, the best baseball team in the world. I have been soo busy and stessed I have been unable to blog on my favorite things- namely the Cardinals. The Cardinals had their first interleague games this past weekend. They roughed up the Kansas City Royals (worst team in the American League). Firstbaseman Albert Pujols hit a homerun in each game, bringing his HR total to 22. Radio broadcasters and sports journalists alike say if he continues at this pace he will hit 83 HRs for the season!! Pujols has the potential and ability to do it, I just don't see it happening. As the Cardinals add more wins to their belt, fewer and fewer pitchers are going to pitch to Pujols b/c they know what he is capable of. More than likely, Pujols will walk more times than hitting HRs. Catcher Yadier Molina started Friday night and Sat. night games, unfortunately he didn't get any hits. Molina is struggling at the plate; defensively he is awesome, but offense needs work. The lack of hits are not the result of lack of practice and aggression at the plate. Molina is aggressive at the plate and doing the best to get a hit for his team. The broadcasters for FSN said that each time Molina bats, his stance is changing. I personally don't think this method is wise. I think Molina should lean on batting coach and fellow players for advice. Work with Pujols- the man can hit anything and Molina is reported by manager Tony LaRussa as willing to listen and learn. Chris Duncan was brought up from Triple A and hit a homerun in his first appearence in 2006 (kinda like he did last year, hmm interesting..). Proud Poppa coach Dave Duncan was in the dugout and smiled upon his son's long ball. Welcome once again to the big leagues Chris Duncan!
Tonight the Birds on the Bat take on the San Francisco Giants and Barry Bonds (who unfortunatley tied Babe Ruth's numbers for HRs hit). Mark Mulder takes the mound tonight. Hopefully our pitchers will not let him get another HR and surpass Ruth's prestigous record. Barry Bonds has lied to fans and judges alike; he has done steriods. Period. If you look at him when he was a rookie and then 4 or so years later- it is not naturally possible to develop like that at his age. He had some help, serious help. So go Cards and don't let "baby" Barry Bonds send one deep into the crowds.
Oh yea one more thing about the Royals- Cards games; there were more Cardinal fans at the stadium than Royal fans! It must be sad to hear "Let's go Cardinals!" at your home stadium (other than Busch). Former Carindals Reggie Sanders and Mark Grudzielanek are now playing for the Royals- bad move- worse than shortstop Edgar Renteria's move to the Boston Red Sox.

CD Review: Carrie Underwood: Some Hearts

Today I finally listened to my new CD; Carrie Underwood: Some Hearts. Some Hearts is one of my fave songs right now. Well I have to say that this is easily one of the better CD's I own. I love the entire CD, which is rare, b/c a lot of the CD's I have there are at least one or two songs I will purposly skip. However, this is not the case. Underwood's freshman CD is awesome. I highly reccomend buying it. If you go to Best Buy's website, you can actually preview her cd. Or if you visit her official site (which I did only to get the pic of her CD- but no such luck) you can hear the songs in its entirety. Fave track(s): Wasted, and Some Hearts. Other CD's I recently listened to include Shakira: Oral Fixation Vol. 2- Fave track- Animal City. I recieved that CD as a bday gift from Froggiegirl and Gimlet. They also got me Rob Thomas's CD Something to be- another CD I absolutely love- fave track: This is how a Heart Breaks. I can recommend all three of these CD's in good faith- you won't be disapointed. Next CD to buy: either Blackeyed Peas Monkey Business or Shakira Oral Fixation vol 1.

ER/ Graduation/ Summer School

*Sat night was interesting to say the least. First we went to my fave restraunt, Chevys, for my bday dinner. As we were finishing eating, mom starting not feeling well. So I escorted her down to the truck early, by this time her pain was increasing. So when my dad and brother arrived to the truck after paying the bill, we had decided to go to the ER. First we were going to go to St. Johns b/c thats our hospital of choice. Unfortunately, mom was in so much pain we decided to go to St. Josephs b/c it was closer. They gave her some antacids and pain pills. Not exactly sure what caused all of this. So today she went to the hospital (St. Johns) and had an ultrasound of her liver and gall blader- the tech said everything looked good. So now we get to sit on pins and needles until the doc calls back and explains whats up. Hopefully, it will be something minor and the doc can fix her up. Mom says the whole time she was in the ER, she kept telling the nurses that she had to be better by Sunday b/c her daughter was graduating from college.
*On Mother's day, May14, 2006, I graduated from UMSL. Well, actually I walked across the stage and won't "graduate" until August. It was cool though, I am so close to being done. I got to walk w/ my friends and my parents got to see me "graduate". As the second generation of my family to graduate from HS and College, its really cool!
* Today I started my first summer school class. Not bad, the prof. seems like a cool guy. I've heard this class is hard, but we'll see.
*I PASSED MY LEGAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS CLASS!!! Okay, sorry I had to cheer, b/c I was sooo worried I wasn't going to pass b/c I did not do well in that class, but I went to class every time, spoke up in class, and attended some review sessions. Apparently my "hand grenades" (as the prof called 'em) that I tried to work in daily paid off. Nice!
*Whoever posted the last comment on my last post- you made me smile and laugh!!! Thanks!!!

Random and Updates

*I had my second epidural steriod shot for my back this afternoon. I dont' feel quite as loopy as before. Hopefully this will do the trick. Cross your fingers for me.
*Spring Semester is over, and Monday it starts all over again. I start my Stategic Management class- four days a week 9:30-12:10. Oh joy.
*Loki is doing beautifully...we visited the vet Tuesday night and he said she is in perfect health and everything is right on target. It was very reassuring to hear this. I am so glad my little Loki is great! She is almost 12 weeks and its time for her to gain some manners. We will be enrolling her in obedience classes soon. She now weighs 19.2 lbs! She is getting soo big!
*The Cardinals stopped their four game osing streak by pounding the Marlins! Pujols is up to 18 homeruns and 43(maybe more) RBI's. Marquis is having a tough time on the mound, Soup is tearing it up on the mound with four straight victories(only bad thing is when he pitches, Gary Bennet catches- his defense is getting better). Molina seems to have shouldered off some of the problems of not hitting, and is doing better at the plate. Only thing that bothers me- he shaved his head! Gone are the black curls, why? Why do guys do that? Not everybody looks good bald, Vin Diesel and Bruce Willis are the exceptions to that rule. Yadier-grow those curls back fast- they look good!! Izzy is also doing much better (I heard he reads blogs about himself and uses it as fuel), so hopefully Izzy will read this and smile- his command on the mound is much improved. Also a general shout out to the entire Cardinals team! You guys are fantastic! Keep it up! Your fans adore you! World Series here we come baby!!
*My stress level is through the roof- so if I seem snapish to anyone, I apologize in advance. I'm stressed beyond belief, but I'll get through...I always have. So don't worry about me, believe it or not that stresses me more when ppl worry about me.
*One more random thing: Guess what movie was playing on the Titanic the night it sank? Give up? The Posiden Adventure, the original black and white silent film which is making its third trip to the big screens and its fourth remake. I think this will be a rental for me, unless a group of y'all want to go and see it. Any takers?

Argh!!

I think the title is self explanetory. This is how in a nutshell I am feeling right now.

*Editors Note: No one person is responsible for my being stressed. It is a combination of several things.I will start to feel lots better once finals are over and grades are in. Hopefully I will pass all of my classes, I know I passed three of them for sure, just worried about Legal Environment of Business and Business Statisitics.
**I think Loki grew while I was in Columbia! She looks bigger! Scary how fast she is growing!!

Coming Soon...

Right now my countdown is blank-this is temporary...I will have a countdown to graduation-walking in May and recieving my diploma in August!!
More Loki pictures are coming!! Someone has stretched her legs and inflated her paws yesterday I swear! She is getting to be all legs and paws!! She is adorable, and the light of my life and my new best friend. My late cat Sparkle was my jewel and best friend- she has been gone for a few years now; Phantom and now Loki help me cope w/ her being gone...I swear there are some days I miss her sooo much! And my Shadow too!! I can't believe she has been gone almost 2 months! It almost seems like yesterday she was looking at me with her sad brown eyes and looking adorable!
I will try to change my blog pic to a bear as I am now the So Co Bear.
That's all for now folks!
Let's Go Cardinals!!