My summer project

So, when I moved into this new house, the previous owners had a bird sanctuary here. I thought it was a beautiful idea until one afternoon when I saw literally 100 of those big, nasty black birds swarm in and take over the entire yard. I sent my little chihuahua out to chase them away, but them kept coming right back. Then I started thinking, If they are in the yard, and then my dogs go in the yard, and then my dogs come in my house and climb on the sofa and get in my bed... All I could think of was Avian Flu. So, those bird feeders came right down. But, I felt a little bad, so I have compromised by putting up this hummingbird feeder. And the birds are beautiful!

Do blondes really have more fun-ds?

I was reading an article on LemonDrop:

Blondes Have More Fun-ds, According to Study

According to this blog, blondes are earning just a bit more money than brunettes and redheads. However, they are also overspending about $425 a month on "chocolate, shoes, and handbags".

In that case- I am a blonde at heart. I think I could pull this look off, don't you?

Makeover by www.taaz.com

However, for the sake of my bank account and general health of my hair, I will probably stick to my true brunette color. But, it's fun to pretend. :)

More, More Jersey Shore!

Yesterday, I got to catch up on all the episodes of this train wreck!

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One of my friends said to me: "Now, don't you feel better about yourself."

Me: "Oh, yes. Much better."

My confidence will be boosted even more on July 29th when Season 2 premieres! GTL baby!

Sink or Swim

So, I've decided that it was time to catch up with technology and start a blog! I have been considering it for the last couple of weeks, and there is really no way to "ease myself" into it. So, I'm jumping right in! I have wanted to find some way to document my life and thoughts while keeping in touch with friends and family. Since I have plenty of relaxing time off in the summer, today is the day!

Here is a little bit about what I have been doing this summer:

I spent time in Maine with Mike and his family at the cabin.

We went swimming at my favorite swimming hole. I was so excited to get there this year!

I have spent lots of time with these fine-looking guys!

This summer, I have been busy taking classes for my master's degree at Fairfield University! Every once in a while, I motivate myself to go outside and tend to some of the gardens at this house. Once they are looking nicer, I will post some pictures. The toughest part of the summer has been losing my 4-year-old baby dog, Dax, to cancer. I knew it was going to happen months ago, but I just couldn't face it until he was gone. Being home all summer is tough because it is just way too quiet here without him.

I just finished reading THE HELP by Kathryn Stockett and it was so good! Normally, I would have had 5 books read by now, but I have too much school work. My next summer challenge will be to figure out what to read next! So, if that is my biggest challenge, then life must be pretty good!