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How I feel about him at this very moment in time: You're my second best friend and I wouldn't change it for anything. I love talking to you because you always make me laugh and I feel like I can tell you almost everything. Almost. Wish we saw eachother more. I wish I could change your mind and your feelings. I want to be your best friend but I don't want you to like other girls. Is that selfish? I really can't help being jealous around you. I want you all to myself but that's impossible because you're too great of a guy for people not to notice. I wish things would go the way I want them to. I wish you'd watch the rest of One Tree Hill. I wish you'd realize all the things I wish without me having to tell you them. I don't think you realize how amazing you are.

Jane:

You're starting to bug me. You've gotten really clingy lately and I don't really like certain things that you do or say. You copy me sometimes and that makes me mad. I feel like you're sucking what individuality I have right out my eye sockets. I'm trying to find out who I am, where I fit in. You're absorbing things that make me me and making yourself better. Only it's not better because these things or quirks are MINE. Everyone likes you better than me. I can't blame them as you're funny, pretty, and a blast to be with. You make everything cheerful and fun which is why I like you myself. It just sucks being in your shadow sometimes. I think I need to find something to make myself stand out more. Hopefully you don't adopt it as your own. You've changed and you keep changing but I'm willing, for the most part, to accept you as you are.

Sandra:

Time apart has made you more valuable to some. But to me it just feels more as if you don't fit in. Except as soccer. But you need to reclaim your place and hang out with us more. You say it's our fault but it's not. You're hermitting yourself. It's high time you realized it.

Darryl: How flattering that you're into me. But I'm not a slut and you just wanting me for my body (God knows why) is insulting and I'm a lady and deserve better. However after hearing certain news I wouldn't mind some practice to gain experience. Don't expect too much of me because I'm bound to dissapoint you. That's the way everything seems to go.

Jerry: I miss you so much! We really need to hang out! I love you! And I always thought something could happen between us. I wouldn't stop it if it did. You make me feel so special and I love that about you. Many smiles come from you. You're very unique and that makes me happy.

Nadia:

Thought we were gonna get tight this summer but maybe not. It's all just as well. Your stories are starting to bore me and you're kind of self-absorbed sometimes. I love when you make fun of me. You do it the best practically. I know we've had so many good times so maybe if we chilled more we could have some more. You have amazing talent, you just need to put your problems behind you and be happy.

Rick:

So we stopped talking? I always wondered why we even started. You're really cute and funny and flirty and I'm just me. It's a shame though, because you really made my day a few times. I liked getting to know you a sliver. It'd be nice to get past the awkwardness. I know nothing will happen between us because you're out of my league and you're not my type anyway, but I think you should keep in touch with me. I wonder why you stopped? It's funny though...I say all of this but in the back of my mind I don't really care that we stopped...

Heather:

I can't help but love you. You're so crazy and fun. We're getting to be better friends. Can't wait to hang out with you next friday. I don't think you and Rafe would've made a good couple. Control your anger but don't change who you are. I'm glad we get along. I'm glad you don't want Rafe like he wants you although I feel bad about the way you sort of led him on. Or did you? You said you had a sort of half-boyfriend so... whatever. You're a wild card as Rafe would say.

Mom: You're pissing me off. You yell at me and boss me around and freak out over the lamest things. Get over yourself, you're so controlling! Why can't you just relax? Ever since we moved into the new house you've gone off your rocker or something. I hate it. And you say the dumbest things 24-7 and annoy me so much. If you just didn't talk I'd be so much happier. And you think you're cool. I find myself doing things like you and I freak out. I don't want to be like you when I grow up. Sorry. I know this is mean, but that's what you are.

Thursday hate

All the porta-potty usage during Superweek has gotten me thinking about a vile form of behavior that I have noticed lately and led to some rage-ahol on some related issues as well.

All that “stuff” in there needs to be dumped at a treatment facility upon being turned around for reuse. Trash is incompatible with the process at the treatment facility.

So am I constantly seeing trash (soda cans, bottles, food containers) dropped into the shit receptacle? All you are doing with your selfish behavior is ensuring someone else is going to have to don a hazmat suit and filter it out, thus adding a whole step to the process of cleaning these fucking things – which drives up the cost of operation and overhead, and then increasing the rental charge, and finally, your race fee, tickets, etc.

Even worse, the people who put there trash in the urinal part. Where at the very least it clogs up of the drain, and at worst, someone is going to have to pick it out of there at the end of the day.

Please stop dumping your trash in the porta-potties, you selfish assholes.

This leads me, however, to an even grosser, even more selfish act.

There is no lower form of life on the planet than the person who spits their gum into urinals. The gum, of course, will not fit through the drain, and again, you are doing nothing except ensuring that someone else, who more than likely makes a lot less money that you, is going to have to reach into the receptacle that hundreds of people piss into day and day out and remove your fucking piece of gum that you couldn’t be bothered to spit into the trash can that is probably less than five feet away from where you are standing, pissing, as you hum the melody to “I Kissed a Girl.”

That gum doesn’t just disappear once you stop seeing it. This goes for assholes who put their gum under desks, on subways seats, and on the weight machines at the gym.

Please think of somebody besides yourself for change.

Cheap quick meals

The wedding is getting closer, and my time is really at a premium lately. I don't really have a lot of time for looking for deals -- even visiting Coupon Mom's website which does make it really easy. Well, I guess, it's the fact that I don't have time to get to the store.

Luckily, I do have some foods and some necessities stock piled from when they were on sale. So, I'm still functioning well despite not really shopping in forever. I'm trying to use my time wisely too. I felt like I needed some vegetables for lunch, so I went to the grocery store that is in my office building and got a salad. Before I went, I took a quick peek at the weekly sale flyer online and found a few other things to pick up to help keep me a float between "real" shopping trips.

Dinner tonight will pretty good considering my lack of time and not really getting to the grocery store in a while. I'll have grilled chicken, sauteed zucchini, and baked beans. I had the chicken in the freezer from when I got it on sale several weeks ago. My parents gave me some zucchini from their garden that I cooked last night. I grabbed a can of Bush's baked beans which was on sale at the store today for $1.00. Another good thing is that it's a fast meal to prepare. More good news is that it will probably last me a couple of nights.

First Hair cut

One of December's last pictures with all of her baby hair!

Here's the length of December's hair right before I gave it a trim last night!

I decided to cut December's hair in the bathtub, because that's how my friend Naomi cuts little Noah's hair and it seems to work out well for them! It did work out great. December just played with toys while I trimmed away.

Our little Statue of Liberty. She's all finished her haircut and is holding up the comb I was using. She looks pretty excited about it!

While I was holding the scissors, working on the back of her head, December would turn around and say, "Mommy? You cutting my hair??" I hadn't even told her what I was doing, so she put that all together by herself. I love how December is learning more and more words and putting together longer sentences.

This is about how much I cut off her hair. It'll be her little lock of hair that goes in the baby book. Putting hair in a baby book still kind of weirds me out, but when she grows up I want to show her that she had blonde hair when she was little! (Since I'm almost completely certain her hair is going to darken at some point.)

Here's the "after" shot! Her hair is now about shoulder-length...and nearly all of it is the same length, which is something she's never had before! Just her bangs are a different length now, which we're growing out.

Poodle Breeders

There are many beloved dog breeds in existence today. One of the most talked about is the Poodle. Whether standard, miniature or toy in size, the Poodle is regularly a champion in competition and is viewed as a superb example of a purebred dog. Poodle breeders fawn over their Poodles. Other dog breeders may mock Poodles for the elaborate show clips they present in competition. Because of their long-legged, delicate appearance and regal carriage Poodles are natural showstoppers.

The history of the Poodle is much less intricate than one would think. Poodles have their origins in the 15th century. They are thought to have come from Russia and Germany. Germans called the Poodle Pudelhund, or splashing dog. The closely curled, dense coat of the Poodle served the purpose of insulating the dog from cold water. Poodles were used as retrievers and duck hunters. Their clich' trim actually served a functional purpose of keeping them warm around their joints while mobile in other areas when immersed in water.

Knowing Poodles are named after a simple puddle makes the breed seem less intimidating already. Poodles most likely originated in Eastern Europe and they have been popular throughout Europe for hundreds of years. However, it is the French who are given credit for the breed. French Poodle breeders successfully cultivated all three sizes of Poodle: miniature, toy and standard.

Poodles have other defining traits such as delicate limbs and muzzles, graceful oval feet, dark eyes, an alert, intelligent and active temperament, and a regal carriage. Poodles can also have health problems specific to the breed such as a condition called Addison's disease, gastric problems, kidney and thyroid problems, and cancer. Breeders will not continue to breed any Poodle found to have a hereditary medical condition.

Poodle breeders breed for overall traits such as high energy level, intelligence, proud or regal carriage, straight, delicate muzzle, small, oval feet, and curly, dense fur among other characteristics. There are many champion lines of Poodle due to the many winners of American Kennel Club and other canine association competitions. Purebred Poodles should come with a documented pedigree or ancestry showing evidence of past champions in the genetic line.

Buyers can find reputable Poodle breeders by asking for referrals from local animal shelters. The American Kennel Club or local dog clubs and organizations are other good places to begin. Buyers must research Poodles and have a good understanding of Poodle information so that nefarious breeders won't take advantage of them.

Good Poodle breeders will run their own kennels and encourage potential buyers to visit and meet not only the puppies but the parents as well. The kennels should be clean and allow good socialization. Reputable breeders will also give new owners lots of information out Poodles, especially car and feeding instructions.

Buyers can avoid bad breeders by asking to see the kennel where puppies are raised, requesting pedigree information, registration papers and medical records, and by interviewing breeders to make sure they do not mass market puppies or sell them to pet stores. Good Poodle breeders will interview buyers to make sure they can give Poodles a good home.

Cougar Dating continued

These women are strong yet sensitive, caring yet stern and successful yet humble. These attributes in the old days usually depicted the attributes of a man. They have learned from prior relationships how to find their ways in difficult situations which makes them much more independent than their counter-parts 20 to 30 years ago. This is how cougars developed themselves to be more dominant and aggressive in certain aspects of their lives.

In conclusion, cougar dating is much more widespread and more accepting in today's society because we see it as a part of life. When you have famous people like Hollywood celebs doing it, than the people that admired them through their acting will start eventually doing also. People of the old fashion attitude, will just have to deal with it as the situations arises.