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Name: Rachel
Interests: Dallas (my husband), avoiding homework, pugs, my family and friends, good music
Expertise: cooking, procrastinating, talking too fast (and loud).
Occupation: Student
Industry: Social Work
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Member Since:
3/2/2005
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| Ohhhh the horror!On Wednesday evening, I was rounding up some laundry to do a load of jeans. Dallas' work jeans were included in this load. I consider myself quite the on-the-ball laundry-doer, and made sure to check pockets for miscellaneous items that might have caused laundry interference - e.g. kleenex, electrical parts (Dallas), money, etc. I managed to find an entire roll of unopened electrical tape in one of Dallas' pockets, and thought I was good to go. In went the load, and I went back upstairs.
On Thursday morning, as Dallas was leaving for work, he asked if I had seen his cell phone. Now, I know that he always keeps it in his pockets of his work pants, and instantly thought to myself, "no, I couldn't have!? I mean, I managed to find the tape...how could I have missed the cell phone?" I ran downstairs to check the load, as I hadn't moved it to the dryer yet. I removed all the pants, and there, at the bottom of the washing machine, was Dallas' cell phone.
My ears started burning and I felt like I wanted to cry. I wasn't sure how Dallas would react to my mistake, and was trying to determine how to break the news to him. To my relief, he laughed. He thought it was funny and kind of ridiculous, but was not angry! Hurrah! I'm thankful for such a gracious husband.
As I have told this story a few times over the last day, I have repeatedly been asked, "well, did he put his pants in the hamper that way?" and the answer to that is no, he didn't, they had just been hanging by the back door and he was in the shower when I started the load.
Miracle of all miracles: we got up this morning and he tried to turn his phone on, and IT WORKED. Seriously, this is just such a silly thing to have happen. What is even somewhat more remarkable about this is that he has had his phone for almost 2 years, and it didn't hold a charge well before my shenanigans, so it will be interesting to see how it performs today.
My advice to you all when doing laundry: check the pockets! Repeatedly, if necessary! Hopefully this story will make you laugh, just as it made Dallas laugh. I just shook my head. At myself.
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| Mixed Nuts
I have a confession to make. I do not like Brazil nuts. Or
hazelnuts. This is difficult, because I quite enjoy purchasing the
"royal nut mix" from the bulk section of the grocery store. Along with
the detested Brazil and hazelnuts, it also includes cashews, pecans,
and almonds, all of which I quite enjoy. I find nuts in general to be
a healthy (in small quantities) snack, provide some protein and "good"
fat. As I have been eating the royal nut mix, I have been at a loss as
to what to do with the Brazil and hazelnuts that are inevitably left in
the container after I have finished off the rest of the nuts. For
awhile I was storing them in a separate little container, thinking that
I might put them in baking...but that became a silly idea when I
realized that I don't like them! So,
I scrapped that idea. I have not purchased the royal nut mix due to my
nut guilt...wasting food and all. Any brilliant suggestions as to what
to do with the Brazil and hazelnuts?
On a slightly different matter: I'm sorry it's been so long. I have been feeling not so much like blogging lately, and I can't make any promises that this will be a regular occurrence, but hey, add my blog to your google reader again and you might get lucky!
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| Ode to Rebecca
This post is for Rebecca Shulba. She is a dear friend of mine, and just finished her 2nd year of teaching elementary school - she is incredible because she has done 3-grade split classes both years! Rebecca is a great encourager and loves to read blogs, and I know she's been wanting an update from me. I know I've let you all down, but I feel as though I owe this post to Bec especially! The above picture was taken on May 19 of this year, at the wedding of our friends Alyssa and James. It was a great day, and Rebecca was a fabulous bridesmaid. She had a great updo and looked HOT in the dress she was wearing. Sorry guys, she's married too! Hee. We had lots of fun hanging out in the same city again for a few days, and I'm looking forward to when Rebecca and her great husband Tim (see below...that handsome chap is Mr. Shulba) come to Edmonton to visit this summer.
The above picture was taken last July, at the wedding of our dear friends Laura and Conor - another fun day back in BC. As you can all see, Rebecca is a fantastically good looking individual - if you knew her, you'd love her just as much as I do. HI BEC!
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| April already?I can't believe that it's April already. I really should be studying, and not posting on my xanga, but what the heck, I'm going for it. The last couple of weeks have been spent writing papers and preparing for the end of classes. Crazy to think they're over! I have 3 exams this week, Tuesday and Wednesday morning, and Thursday afternoon. So close to being done! Next weekend I have one final assignment to finish for a class (it's not due till Monday the 23rd), and then...freedom! Relatively speaking, I guess, because I'm actually taking 2 (maybe 3) classes this summer. But, I won't be in a classroom every day, as one of the classes is self-directed study, and the other is a block in July for 6 days.
What a year it has been, but I will reflect more on that later...I've got studying to do! Hope all is well, more later! | | |
| It's that time of year again.Hi, my name is Rachel and I'm addicted to facebook. Well, maybe 'addicted' is a bit strong, but the pull is definitely there. I'm trying (quite unsuccessfully it seems) not to ignore my xanga, so here is a post for your reading pleasure. Since I last posted, Dallas' recovery has come along quite nicely. He got his staples and stitches removed about a week after his surgery and this Wednesday his arch bars (surgical braces...make for sweet grills) removed. He is eagerly anticipating this last step, because the arch bars are uncomfortable and make eating and talking somewhat difficult.
The week after Dallas' surgery was a bit hectic, but a highlight was having Rebecca come to visit!!!! Wahoo! It was fun to hang out with her, Alyssa, and Jenny. Although her visit was only 2 weeks ago, it seems like a bit of an eternity! This is the time of year when school goes off the hook, all the final assignments/projects/papers/presentations due, and final exams in 2 weeks time! My last final is due 3 weeks from today...freedom is so close I can almost taste it! For all you students out there...do you ever wonder at this time of year, "how am I ever going to finish it all?" Ahh, we're in the same boat, and yes, we will! Ok, I think I'm sounding like a motivational speaker again. Nuts to that.
On another Dallas note - because he is still off work, our friend Russell loaned Dallas his Wii. Now he will be able to spend his days on facebook and throwing plungers at cows/bowling/golfing on the Wii. Good times.
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