Texts from my husband:

J:  You have a warrant out in Farmers Branch?

                                                                       Me:  No.  Why?

J:  You got a letter for not paying a ticket.

                                                                      Me:  What letter??
                                                                              From when?
                                                                              What date?

J:  Gaw!!!!!!!! 7/17/2011
    My wife is a felon :(

                                                                      Me:  I'm not a fu*king felon.
                                                                              How much?

J:  $100 I think
                                                                      Me:  Is there a website?
                                                                              About to pay it right now.

J: Costs $25 to pay online

(At this point he emails a copy of the letter to me at my WORK email with the subject line: Felony Warrant)

                                                             
                                                                     Me:  It's NOT a felony, asshole!

                                                                     Me:  And it doesn't say there's a fee
                                                                             for paying online.

J:  Yeah, I just read it again...

    Maybe some conjugal visits when you're in jail?

                                                                    Me:  No.  You're ill.
                                                                            Worst husband ever.

J:  Best husband ever for sticking by my wife,
    the criminal.







                                                                    

Animal Rescue Site Shelter Challenge of 2013

An organization dear to my heart, DFW Pug Rescue, is trying to win $10,000 to put towards their vet bills from the Animal Rescue Site Shelter Challenge 2013.  I have two pugs, Beans and Cactus Jack, which is why I champion this cause.  Pugs are wonderful, loving, highly entertaining dogs. 

Learn more about the contest and how to cast your vote HERE.  

About DFW Pug Rescue (from their blog):

 

We rescue ALL Texas pugs regardless of age or medical condition. Since we rescue ALL Texas pugs, our veterinary care is our biggest on-going expense and we average approximately $250,000 a year in veterinary expenses. This amount is after our veterinary care clinics provide deep discounts. 100% of all funds donated to DFW Pug Rescue are used to pay for Veterinary care.

I can't tell you how many stories I've read on their website about the great work this group has done.  The pugs they get come from a variety of places.  Some pugs come from puppy mills and abusive homes; Others are owner surrenders due to a medical condition the owner is unable to afford.  This group works hard to nurse their pugs back to healthy, adoptable condition.  They are passionate about what they do! 

I voted! So please take a minute of your time to vote here and help DFW Pug Rescue continue their mission of saving these awesome dogs.

Goodbye 2012

Well this year is coming to a close....rather quickly - just a few hours left.  It has been really fantastic.  I had a lovely wedding surrounded by my closest family and friends and traveled with my new husband to Ireland to explore the country of our ancestors.  I'm looking forward to even more good things in the coming year.  Rather than resolutions, I have been trying to think of a theme for this next year.  I have a couple but I think the main one is going to be "Living Clean in 2013."

For me this means dumping a few bad habits and being more aware of my family's economic and environmental footprint.  I want to simplify things around here.  This  also means cleaning up and cleaning out a lot of the old and/or unnecessary things in my life.  I'm excited for what the future holds and hope you all have a blessed and prosperous new year!

Photo from http://dallaspugrescue.blogspot.com/ - Donate today to help pugs in need!

I think a change, would do you good...

Well this year has flown by!  In the spirit of ushering in the new I decided to update the blog with a simpler look.  I would wait until closer to the end of the month, but if the Mayans have their way we won't be here come December 21st ( or 22nd?  I'm not exactly certain if the world ends at midnight or what).  Rather than deprive my two subscribers everyone of the exciting changes, I decided to update now just in case.  Also, its that time of the afternoon where I need a little break from my regular work.

If we all happen to make it past the Mayan doomsday, my friends and I have decided to do this NYE up proper.  We are usually the group that says things like, "It's too crowded to go out on New Year's" and "Everything is so expensive for that one night."  You know, the boring, old type.  Not this year my friends!

Here is how you do it up right:

1) Wear sequins.  Although sequins are not exactly out of place in Dallas,  I'm not usually a sequin type of gal so this is a big step.

2) Find the most over-the-top, outrageously expensive party to attend; Something that costs a bazillion dollars a ticket. Pay the bazillion dollars.  Don't flinch when you fork over the money.

3) Never be seen without a glass of bubbly in your hand.  (Arrange a cab ride in advance to complete this step effectively)

4) Take lots of pics but do NOT, for the love of God, post them to facebook, instagram, or any other social media until you have had a chance to review and edit when sober.

5) Kiss someone at midnight.  If married, be sure its your spouse or risk a very nasty fight and possible divorce in 2013.  No one wants that.

That's pretty much it.  I plan on completing all of these steps to ring in 2013.  13 is my lucky number so I have a feeling its going to be a fabulous year!  Who else has exciting plans for the holidays?