Still moving...

Unnecessary Objects NO CHEATING - IF YOU PARTICIPATED IN THE ORIGINAL POST! Answers will be posted on Monday Originally posted November 16 2005 @ 1:05 am If you have ever had the misfortune to read one of my TMI posts, you already know my opinion on underwear - wear when necessary. Before I give you my rules, let's see how well you do with these snapshots. Post your answers in the comments section. Deem each photo either necessary (N) or unnecessary (U). 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.

Moving...

Now that school is out and my summer trips are about to begin, I am taking this time to start moving my posts from 100 Things to here. Enjoy for the first or second time... Originally posted November 15 2005 @ 1:31 am Addiction Hi, my name is Brea and I am a chocoholic. No, seriously, I am. A lot of women will speak of their love of chocolate, but I think I have gone above and beyond that. I have left my house (on more than one occasion) at 3am in search of chocolate. There has not been a day in recent memory where I haven't had at least a Hershey's kiss. Even as I type this, I am chowing down on a bowl of Ben & Jerry's Chocolate Therapy. Sad. I often wonder how many dress sizes I could go down if I could stay away from chocolate. I've thought about trying to see how long I could go without it, but I don't think I could handle the shakes. **sigh** What is your addiction? The 21 Original Comments: Lorna said... chocolate and crisps (chips)at the moment the latter especially. (they seem to alternate)I've now not eaten any for 2 days, and trying to keep it up. I too would like to fit into some other clothes :)be blessed Goddess said... I don't have a food addiction but I have a person addiction. More specifically, a Keanu addiction. I need a little everyday. :) Storm said... I am highly addicted to caramel. I try to stay away from the stuff because I can literally eat an entire bowl of it in one sitting. VerseONe said... Black women. I don't even try to stay away... Peace. DCS said... I wouldn't say I have an addiction to chocolate, but perhaps it comes close. I only eat dark chocolate ice cream and cake when I need to lift my spirits. No candy, and I hate milk chocolate. Call me picky.Goddess is killing me with "all Keanu, all the time." LOLBrea, I'm proud of you, girl! This is great. I can't wait to see what's in store for us, your readers. I love adventure! Brotha Buck said... A few weeks ago, I had some Ben and Jerry's vanilla carmel ice cream with chocolate rolos in it. Mmmmmm. Edz said... Ice cream, preferably Hagen Dasz Rhum Raisin... My happiness, my heaven... Mmmm, give me ice cream when it's cold, when it's hot and I'll smile. Miz JJ said... I have never had a thing for chocolate. Candy yes, but chocolate not so much. My addiction is probably red wine. No, I am not an alcholic, but I like a glass with dinner. Very tasty. Don Juan de Bubba said... Food: Slurpees, though I have cut back.Blogging Michelle said... The space you've carved out for yourself in blogworld is fun. Good luck on those 43 things.In the words of Arnold, "I'll be back." Til then, keep smiling and enjoying life. AsianSmiles said... hey! congrats on the new site! nice job!chocolates? hmmm...... i'm not addicted to food or munchies.. but i'm addicted to cooking and chatting! LOL.WTG girl! envizable said... I like this spot... nice job and it looks good. My only addiction is a coke with a smile. Dee-Dee said... Hi my name is Dee~Dee and I am a Shoeaholic. Whew, man that felt good to get that off my chest...:)I love to buy shoes for no apparent reason:)Nice over here ma!:) Jeni Angel said... Totally addicted to blogging. LOVE IT! I currently have 4 blogs, 2 blogs that once were and are now no more. . .I just love it. kathi said... diet pepsi...rather boring huh? Adorable Girlfriend said... Starbucks, in a bad way!Good luck with your blog. josie said... i am addicted to ice cream. the weight i gain from that lovely tasting sin. but oodly enough, i am being strong and not eating any. Nipper said... e-mail. simple as that. or horrific as that. princessdominique said... Shoes. Simply shoes, sweetie! Kaz said... I think my addiction is candy. I can't go on without it. I would have said sex but it's been so long since I got any that I can't vouch for that anymore. Rose said... Shoes and sexy sweaters

It's been a while

Yeah so, I've been slacking on this Thursday Thirteen thing as well. Life happens. Thirteen Things that indicate Brea has been working too much: 1. What I thought was allergies, actually turned out to be a minor cold. I used to never get sick, but it now seems to be a regular occurrence. 2. Arrived late for Mother's Day dinner after working 6 days straight and 6 hours that very day. It took me 10 minutes to gather my brain enough to even order a drink. I ordered water. 3. My friend had to come to my job to show me her engagement ring and invite me to be a bridesmaid. 4. My room is a total disaster. I just don't have the energy to tackle it when I get home. While I've never been a neat freak - I'm very anal about my clothes. I always hang and fold them after finishing laundry. In fact, my closet is organized by color and season. Now, last week's laundry is still a pile on my desk. 5. Myspace comments from friends confirm the fact I am always working. 6. When asked what days I work, I respond the days I DON'T work is the shorter list. 7. Trek won't let me out of his sight when I'm home. You try having a 93 lb. lap dog, it's fun. 8. I've worn my work clothes more than any other clothes. 9. When I go out, 90% of the time it is with people from work. I've lost all meaningful contact with non-work friends. 10. I miss blogging and reading blogs. Again, just don't have the time/energy. 11. I spent my one day off this week shopping and cooking. I have a million small projects I need to complete. I just couldn't bring myself to spend my one day off "taking care of business". 12. Yesterday, I looked up the word relax. Does that really happen? 13. I just orchestrated three weekends in a row off for fun, leisure, and tradition: a graduation party, backpacking, and special olympics. Just a week and half more on the hamster wheel. Get the Thursday Thirteen code here! The purpose of the meme is to get to know everyone who participates a little bit better every Thursday. Visiting fellow Thirteeners is encouraged! If you participate, leave the link to your Thirteen in others comments. It's easy, and fun! Be sure to update your Thirteen with links that are left for you, as well! I will link to everyone who participates and leaves a link to their 13 things. Well, time to walk the dog and get ready for work. **sigh**

I can't wait!

It's official, I'm going backpacking the first weekend in June! Yea!!!

I'm back!

Last week was totally chill. What does such a week look like? Well, I'm glad you asked... The weather here was gorgeous, so outside I went. While heading into downtown with a friend, we stumbled across what seemed to be a fair of some sort. Naturally, we parked the car and wandered in. It turned out to be a rally for immigrant rights. We stayed for the musical performances, but left during the speeches. After four different speakers spoke entirely in Spanish, that was about all we could take. Apparently, rallies were occurring all across the country and there were even boycotts. I know immigration in the U.S. is a hot topic. There is no doubt there needs to be sweeping reforms. However, if the point of last weeks' rallies was to send a message to policy makers and the American people, it seems to me that message should be in a language Americans can understand. I kept waiting for someone to speak a word of English and it never happened. I'm just saying.... After the rally, we continued our drive into downtown. We found a bench right on the water and watched the boats. My favorite was the tug boat: It reminded me of one of my favorite books as a child: Scuffy the Tugboat. After the sun went down, we joined two more of my friends for dinner. We then saw the tailend of an open mic night and finished the night at the Thirsty Dog Pub. Trek and LuLu were not happy when they found out we went to the Thirsty Dog Pub without them. To make it up to them, we took them for a hike at Fallen Branch. Introducing Brad and LuLu (whom I've nicknamed Princess LuLu): There were watering holes for Trek to enjoy (Princess LuLu was not interested in getting her paws wet): A waterfall: And Trek even got to sport his pack for the first time this season (the princess would not be caught performing such undignified tasks): Last week there was also a lot of drinking/partying. I guess we all needed to relieve some stress after the events of recent weeks and with finals coming up. Here's a pic from Cinco de Mayo: Can we say $1 Coronas and $1 Margaritas? I think we can. Finally, I have continued on my cooking kick. This is baked Tilapia served with Couscous tossed in garlic and flax seeds and cooked tomatoes with italian seasonings. Yum! Today is my last final and I'm going out to see Righteous Soul with friends afterward. This night will mark the first official event of my summer! Woot woot!

Happy Monday!

I am so glad to see last week over! I'm actually happy it is Monday, which NEVER happens. I never thought I'd say it, but thank G-d for Monday!Thanks for the prayers and positive thoughts from last week. Someone has been arrested for the murders. Time will tell if it is the right person with enough evidence for conviction. In the meantime, I feel better knowing the animal capable of murdering a pregnant woman in broad daylight is behind bars. I went to the viewing last week and saw a still born baby for the first time in my life; he was buried in his mother's arms. He was beautiful. How could someone have done this? Even more heartbreaking, was her 16 month old daughter walking around the funeral home. She has no idea what has happened and will grow up having never known her mother. When I first heard of this tragedy, the first person I thought of was my own little brother. We are as close as my friend was with her sister. I cannot even fathom the thought of losing someone that close to me. My brother and I always say "I love you" before hanging up the phone or when leaving each other. Somehow, that meant so much more to me this week. This whole situation is a reminder of just how precious life is and how easily it can be taken away. My other friend's husband is doing fine, but still hospitalized. Last Wednesday another friend of mine miscarried. It wasn't far enough along to require any surgery and she seems to be taking the situation very well. There is a lot of healing to be done, but the hardest days are behind. Well, with everything that happened last week, I'm just going to lay low and try to be a good friend. I'm emotionally exhausted. I'm pretty sure I blew my interview. I'm really bummed because I had been looking forward to it for weeks, but my head just wasn't there. I'll just have to see what happens. In the meantime, I already have plans B and C in line. I love spring and summer because it is always a time for change and adventure in my life. I come out of winter hibernation ready for new challenges. This year is no different. Over the next few months, I'll have a new job, new friends, and new home. There are also the numerous outdoor festivals, camping, hiking, and kayaking trips. Of course I am going to Cali to visit family, and this year I'm even going to do a little outdoor top-rope (that's rock climbing). I figured I might as well give this blog a overhaul too. Besides, I could use a mindless activity to take up a few hours. What do you think? Any bugs or suggestions? I'll also be shutting down shop over at 100 Things. I think one blog is more than enough. I'll keep it up until all past posts are re-posted here. After that, you can only find me on one channel :)