Standing in the Shower...

My New Garden

2009-03-13T14:39:00.000-07:00

So, in the spirit of this magnificent season, I've decided to start a garden of my very own! It is very exciting, especially since I've been planning to start a garden ever since we moved in to our house. Its only been a little over 7 years... I know, its about time!

Saturday afternoon, I dragged the family to the local home improvement store and got various supplies to start my garden, namely fencing and seeds. To my amazement and glee, I woke up just a few days later to find SPROUTS!

They continue to grow and thrive, and after the soggy ground becomes a little more manageable, these babies are going in the ground.

Jambalaya

2008-01-30T18:43:00.001-08:00

This one is for all you Bocephus fans out there!

Evolution of dance

2007-12-06T07:03:00.001-08:00

This is too funny! I found it looking for the Wedding Got Back video, also funny, but they got enough publicity on the Today Show.

Where do you wear your manhood?

2007-11-30T19:47:00.000-08:00

O.k. guys, seriously... Is it that important? I just don't really have words for this. At first I thought it was cool, but then I looked at the price tag and then at the things NOT included!? Is this something you would buy for yourself, or hope to receive as a gift? I'm just curious (as I've been looking for an anniversary gift for Ernie).

There are a whole lot of other useless things on this website as well. Check it out, let me know what you think.

I love to cook!

2007-11-26T14:54:00.001-08:00

So, now that I've been spending more time at home, I've been able to do a lot more cooking. I forgot how much I enjoy cooking. As many times as I've Googled a recipe, I have never noticed how cool some of the recipe databases are. I really like Recipe Zaar because it has some really great features for storing recipes, menus, meal plans, shopping lists, etc... That being said, I stumbled upon another silly "personality" quiz. Personally I don't see it, especially the demeaning part!

Which Food Network chef are you?

To the rescue!
Take this quiz!

Belly

2007-10-26T09:57:00.001-07:00

So, I'm not really obsessed, but I did stumble upon this one on You Tube and had to post it. The thing I like about this one is not only a very young Belly, but also the bonus footage of a really young Letterman! And check it out - Paul Schaffer got to rock w/ Belly!!! LUCKY!

Catherine Wheel with Tanya Donelly - Judy Staring At The Sun

2007-10-09T10:39:00.001-07:00

An old, almost forgotten favorite... I had to post it!

Who AM I???

2007-09-27T10:32:00.000-07:00

I found this interesting psychology tool on another blog and thought I'd give it a go... Please, be brutally honest! Here's the link to my Johari Window. You can read more about it on Wikipedia.

It Has Been Confirmed...

2007-07-17T16:01:00.000-07:00

Your Score: Pure Nerd
56 % Nerd, 4% Geek, 13% Dork

For The Record: A Nerd is someone who is passionate about learning/being smart/academia. A Geek is someone who is passionate about some particular area or subject, often an obscure or difficult one. A Dork is someone who has difficulty with common social expectations/interactions. You scored better than half in Nerd, earning you the title of: Pure Nerd. The times, they are a-changing. It used to be that being exceptionally smart led to being unpopular, which would ultimately lead to picking up all of the traits and tendences associated with the "dork." No-longer. Being smart isn't as socially crippling as it once was, and even more so as you get older: eventually being a Pure Nerd will likely be replaced with the following label: Purely Successful. Congratulations!

Thanks Again! -- THE NERD? GEEK? OR DORK? TEST

Soundtrack of My Life?

2007-06-06T16:21:00.000-07:00

The Soundtrack of Your Life:

The Rules: Open your computer music files, iPod, etc. and set to 'shuffle'. Whatever song plays first goes in the first slot (no cheating!). When you go to a new question, hit the 'next' button and continue doing so until all blanks are filled.)

1. Opening Credits: "Something's Missing" - John Mayer
2. Birth: "Viginti Tres" - Tool
3. First Day At School: "Sound of Pulling Heaven" - Blue October
4. Falling In Love: "Molly Malone" - The Dubliners
5. Fight Song: "Daughters" - John Mayer
6. Breaking Up: "Newgrange" - Clannad
7. Prom: "Miami International"- David Arnold (Casino Royale Soundtrack)
8. Life: "Night and Day"- The Temptations
9. Mental Breakdown: "Per Te" - Josh Groban
10. Driving: "Never Say Goodbye"- Bon Jovi
11. Flashback: "Wings for Marie (Part 1)"- Tool
12. Wedding: "I Love You" - Sarah McLachlan (Funny, that is all I remembered to say!)
13. Birth of a Child: "18th Floor Balcony" - Blue October
14. Final Battle: "Too Marvelous For Words" - Frank Sinatra
15. Death Scene: "Spirit's in the Material World"- The Police
16. Funeral: "Summerhouse" - Better Than Ezra (ok, that's kinda creepy...)
17. Ending Credits: "Wanted Dead or Alive" - Bon Jovi

Wow! So that's the story of my life... very... hmmmm.... Eclectic, that's the word I was trying to think of. There's just not much else that can be said about that. Thanks JEWLOVER2, thanks A LOT!

Here at Home (and Kayaking)

2007-05-31T07:34:00.000-07:00

Well, here I am, at home, finally... After years of thinking that working for the man was what it's all about, I've come to the realization that there truly IS more to life. Everyone has been asking me what my plan is, and at this point I don't have a real solid one. I'm going to spend time in service and with Catherine, working the land, doing some painting (on the walls and on canvas), and if there is time I have some other miscellaneous home improvement projects I'd like to get to. I'll also be working some from home. That's pretty much my plan. If any of you other stay/work at home moms have some words of wisdom, please send them my way!

I actually got to go kayaking on Monday. My uncle, Dennis gave me a beautiful green touring kayak when we went to visit in March and I've been dying to take it out. Although it was Harpeth River, it was at least water; I just made sure to paddle quickly past the clusters of drunk rednecks overflowing from rented john boats and canoes. Aside from the fact that Monday was a holiday and I was not the only one with the idea, it was a great day for it. Ernie and Catherine got to enjoy some father/daughter bonding waiting for me at the pick up point (more drunk rednecks made for less than perfect fishing conditions). I'd like to float the Duck River sometime soon... I've heard there are good opportunities to observe wildlife (other than the red necked homo sapiens variety).

Class of '06!

2006-05-18T14:20:00.000-07:00

O.K. I know I said I would quit flip-flopping on my blogs, but I did it again. So, if anyone's interested that hasn't been to my dreaded myspace page, I did post a blog about graduation there. Here's the link www.myspace.com/toriayres. And if you don't feel like looking there, here's the abridged version:

WOO HOO!!! I GRADUATED!

Life in Perspective

2006-02-03T12:45:00.000-08:00

Bunny suicide, urban legand or harsh reality?

I keep Return of the Bunny Suidcides in my office so that I may keep a better perspective on my life. At least it is not as bad as that of a bunny; for what horrible things bunnies must go through to come up with such terrible ways to off themselves.
So, whenever you are feeling down, look to the bunny, for whatever you are going through, it is not as bad as what our cotton tail friends have to put up with.

Welcome to SMASHVILLE!

2005-10-14T08:35:00.000-07:00

WOW! I love hockey season! I'm so glad the Preds are back on the ice... UNDEFEATED I might add. I'm excited about having Kariya on the team, but David Legwand - Number 11 - is still my boy! I've been to 2 games so far, and hope to go to many more this year. I need to study up on the new rules, well, all the rules, really.

I think it's going to be a great season for the Preds, as long as Ernie keeps his Saints curse out of Nashville!

GO PREDS!!!

Pimp My Ride

2005-10-08T10:09:00.000-07:00

Ahsley's blog and last night's episode of "Pimp My Ride" (click on episode 216 to see pics) inspired this. I just don't understand how these total losers get to have their rides pimped, and I still have to drive around in my same old boring blue truckster. Not that I'm ingrateful, at least I have a ride... And, no, I don't have a leaky sunroof. Actually I don't have any sunroof, but I want one. I bet the fine folks at "Pimp My Ride" could install a killa sunroof. I think the trucksta could be a pretty sweet ride if it were pimped.