Salvador has been a challenge for me to paint for years because he is purely black and white and it's hard to depict white using other colors. But I am happy with the results. He just looks a little sad!!
Saturday, December 30, 2006
My set-up and latest product
Salvador has been a challenge for me to paint for years because he is purely black and white and it's hard to depict white using other colors. But I am happy with the results. He just looks a little sad!!
Friday, December 29, 2006
Starting resolution early
Thursday, December 28, 2006
Tis the season
I am sorry I missed the Top Ten blog list last Friday but we were out of town. I like that concept where everyone posts a similar idea but different content. Maybe we can try that again sometime!?
Here is one of my drawings I made while watching Jeopardy with Templeton. We keep score while watching, but my nervousness leads to sketching while competing against him! The other picture is us travelling to NJ with our cat Salvador. He was Templeton's sidekick while driving and I thought it was really cute.
Thursday, December 07, 2006
Christmas 2006 with the Elliott's
Monday, December 04, 2006
Duvet Dilemma

So I thought everyone would like to see responses to my Myspace dilemma:
We are struggling with our duvet. Is there a trick to getting the stuffing to stay in it's proper place while in the cover? Ours always shifts down to the bottom, or crunches up, and it's very frustrating.
Sincerely,
Frustrated Duvet Owner
Responses:
From Brendan: man, it sucks. it just is that way i guess? let me know..
hehehe. haha h a .
i just put my hand between the covers (of the duvet) and pull the foamyness, part towards me.
From Carol Ann: I'd try either getting a bigger comforter for inside or just use safety pins. Good luck!!
From Heidi:
If your efforts to maneuver your duvet inside its cover are more reminiscent of a wrestling match than a simple bed-making, you may be pleased to learn about an easier way to get the job done.
First, turn the duvet cover inside out. Usually the cover comes off this way when it's removed for laundering, so you can put it straight into the washer and have it ready for use after drying. Lay the duvet down on the cover, reach in and grasp the top two corners of the cover along with the corresponding corners of the duvet, and flip the cover right-side out. Shake the duvet into place, close the buttons, and the job is complete.
From Leslie: If you get any hits on this let me know, my duvet always becomes wop-sided when I try to make up my bed - revealing it's plain white center. The only thing I've found helpful is cursing at it.
Tax Credit for phone bills
Taxpayers are eligible to claim a reund of the long-distance tax billed for any phone service (cell, fax, computer or lan line) in the 41 month period from Feb. 28, 2003 through July 31, 2006. See full article here:
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http://www.snopes.com/business/taxes/excise.asp
Wednesday, November 22, 2006
Stuff I am In to

• The Shin's new album "Wincing the Night Away"
• Martha Stewart cooking recipes
• Riding my bike to class in nice weather in 10 minutes as opposed to driving and looking for a spot for 30 min.
• Not traveling in holiday traffic for Thanksgiving
• Owning a home that we do what we want to, when we want
• Learning in school what I care about and not feeling like I am wasting my time
• Working on a laptop-on top of my lap
• America's Next Top Model, Veronica Mars, General Hospital
• And especially America's Funniest Videos
• Competing with Temp in Jeopardy
• Pumpkin pie....yum
• Taking a nap with my cat on my stomach
• New coat
• Having my husband around to laugh with, constantly
• Hearing our wedding song "The Way you Look Tonight"
• Having H&M at the MacArthur Mall
• OK magazine
• Developing websites
• Having my curly hair back
• Renting movies from the Naro
Monday, November 13, 2006
Wednesday, November 01, 2006
Some fun stuff, 1 a day

Monday, October 30, 2006
ipods CHEAP!

At the Apple store, they have refurbished ipods for cheap. Here is a little idea of what I am talking about:
iPod Shuffle 512MB: $33 Shipped
iPod Shuffle 1GB: $59 Shipped
iPod Nano 1GB: $109 Shipped
iPod Nano 2GB: $99 Shipped
iPod Nano 4GB: $149 Shipped
iPod Video 30GB: $179 Shipped
iPod Mini 4GB: $99 Shipped
iPod Mini 6GB: $129 Shipped
So if you never had one, or need another, these deals seem great. Caught it on Slickdeals!!
Sunday, October 29, 2006
Monday, October 23, 2006
Tuesday, October 17, 2006
Monday, October 16, 2006
Tuesday, October 10, 2006
Log 6: 11:55am

Doc says i will end up sleeping all day...sounds about right.
End of logging.
Log 5: 5:02am

YAHOO!
(came to the realization this morning that BK will not be serving BigFish's this morning, will have to resort to the everything bagel with veggie cream cheese!!)
Monday, October 09, 2006
Log 4: 6:06pm

Mmmmmm, BK Big Fish (when I normally don't eat fast food)
Log 2: 11:38am

The Fasting Log

I have to fast starting this morning until tomorrow after my procedure (10am). The crazy thing is, is that I am hypoglycemic. (Meaning I have to eat every couple of hours to keep my blood sugar leveled or I get really weak, dizzy and sometimes faint). I can have liquid stuff like Jell-o, Chicken Bouillon, but nothing of substance. So I thought I'd journal throughout the day on how I feel! I have to go get bloodwork done this morning, run and errand, then I think I will submerse myself in TV, cause I THINK, the more I move around and burn calories, the quicker I will get hungry. My theory...we shall see....
Log 1: 9:07am. Had lots of dreams last night about almost accidentally eating. Haven't eaten anything, just a sip of water. Not feeling hungry. Will bring a bottle of lactose free "Boost drink" to hospital to get bloodwork. Feeling AOK at this point. Last night, knowing about the fasting, we went out to dinner and I ate way more than I wanted to. Had 4 slices of Cogen's pizza, half a caesar salad, apple sauce, and mini-3 musketeers bar. Desperation I guess....
Wednesday, October 04, 2006
Monday, October 02, 2006
Thursday, September 28, 2006
FREE COLD STONE TODAY
Friday, September 22, 2006
A little President Humor

President Bush, First Lady Laura and Dick Cheney were flying on Air Force One. George looked at Laura, chuckled and said, "You know, I could throw a $1,000 bill out of the window right now and make somebody very happy."
Laura shrugged her shoulders and replied, "I could throw ten $100 bills out of the window and make ten people very happy."
Cheney added, "That being the case, I could throw one hundred $10 bills out of the window and make a hundred people very happy."
Hearing their exchange, the pilot rolled his eyes and said to his co-pilot, "Such big-shots back there. Shit, I could throw all of them out of the window and make 56 million people very happy."
Monday, September 18, 2006
Wednesday, August 30, 2006
Satisfaction

Getting married has just put life at ease. No more wondering "what's next?" or "is this really forever". There is comfort in knowing I am spending the rest of my life with my best friend. It was nice having the support of friends and family, and having a wedding that we could only dream of.
Templeton and I close on our first home today. This is the first time in our relationship (4 1/2 years later) that I feel grounded--a sense of permanance. I didn't notice how it was changing me until yesterday. I feel motivated to be involved, to invest in friendships, activies and life in general. Anytime before this, we always "might be moving" so it was hard to invest in Norfolk. I feel good, I like knowing--at least for a couple of years, we're owning a home, I am finishing school and going to start teaching, things are good.
Thursday, August 24, 2006
Apple Laptop recall
APPLE COMPUTER RECALLING 1.8 MILLION LAPTOP BATTERIES WORLDWIDE FOR
FIRE HAZARD
**Watch FOX News Channel or go to http://foxnews.com for more
FIRE HAZARD
**Watch FOX News Channel or go to http://foxnews.com for more
Tuesday, August 15, 2006
K-Fed strikes again

Thursday, July 27, 2006
Big steps

This past Saturday we looked at a condo and both fell in love. We really liked it a lot, and decided to look further into if we could afford it and make sure it was what we wanted. We heard Wednesday someone was putting an offer down on it, so we had to act fast. We figured stuff out and decided to put an offer down ourselves. Yesterday, we got the great news that our offer was accepted! What a huge committment, but exciting at the same time! As of now, we close Aug. 30. THE BIG DAY! It's hard to say "we bought a place" right now, cause we haven't exactly bought it, we are going through the buying process. But we look forward to calling this condo "our own". Templeton and I are thrilled right now, and look forward to having people over at our new place!! I think I am most excited about decorating. Painting, putting shelves up, making rooms flow. I have been dreaming about it the past 3 nights! If anyone has any tips on decorating or painting, please post comments on anything!
Our place would be the upper left one...
Monday, July 24, 2006
Funny things said this weekend
So, it was a pretty busy weekend. Rachel's bachelorette party & bridal shower, house hunting, food shopping....but it was a priceless weekend for crazy things said....
Bachelorette party: We went to Kokoamos in VA Beach. We actually were heading out at this point, going thru a tight hallway, and a guy stops me. We were all wearing wife-beaters that said something in regards to the Ash/Kuhr wedding. He asks what my shirt says, I said "Ash Wedding, 2006". He says "my shirt is better". I didn't really look at his shirt at this point. I said "Well I made my shirt", he replies "I did too." I notice him grab his crotch area, and wanting to leave in disgust, I quickly glance at his shirt and it says "I am not wearing any underwear."
Bridal shower: So, a pretty traditional thing at a bridal shower is to write down all of the first comments that the bride makes while opening gifts. You make a list, and after opening presents, someone reads all the comments first prefacing it by saying "These are things she will say the night of her wedding..." I read the comments aloud, and one of them was so simple, yet so funny. "Thank you Mrs. Ash." And another one, because someone was leaving during present opening "Thank you for coming."
Grocery store: So I am going to the refridgerated eggs section, 2 doors wide. One woman is standing in front of 1 door going thru all the eggs, and has her cart in front of the other door--that I want to get into. I ask her "Excuse me, can I just squeeze in there and get some eggs?" She replies "You can hold on" short and ubrupt. OVER EGGS! ha, not over easy...ha ha ha.
I feel like more happened and I forgot them, I will add them later if so.
Bachelorette party: We went to Kokoamos in VA Beach. We actually were heading out at this point, going thru a tight hallway, and a guy stops me. We were all wearing wife-beaters that said something in regards to the Ash/Kuhr wedding. He asks what my shirt says, I said "Ash Wedding, 2006". He says "my shirt is better". I didn't really look at his shirt at this point. I said "Well I made my shirt", he replies "I did too." I notice him grab his crotch area, and wanting to leave in disgust, I quickly glance at his shirt and it says "I am not wearing any underwear."
Bridal shower: So, a pretty traditional thing at a bridal shower is to write down all of the first comments that the bride makes while opening gifts. You make a list, and after opening presents, someone reads all the comments first prefacing it by saying "These are things she will say the night of her wedding..." I read the comments aloud, and one of them was so simple, yet so funny. "Thank you Mrs. Ash." And another one, because someone was leaving during present opening "Thank you for coming."
Grocery store: So I am going to the refridgerated eggs section, 2 doors wide. One woman is standing in front of 1 door going thru all the eggs, and has her cart in front of the other door--that I want to get into. I ask her "Excuse me, can I just squeeze in there and get some eggs?" She replies "You can hold on" short and ubrupt. OVER EGGS! ha, not over easy...ha ha ha.
I feel like more happened and I forgot them, I will add them later if so.
Thursday, July 20, 2006
Think ya gotta cavity?

$100.00
Dental Sealant Study
We are looking for people 18-40 years of age who do not already have dental sealants or composite fillings. Dental sealants are tooth colored coatings placed on the teeth to help protect them from cavities, and composites are tooth colored fillings. You could earn $100 for your participation. The study will occur over two consecutive days and require 5 visits. If you have any questions you can call Joyce Downs at
683-4719 or email jdowns@odu.edu
Old Dominion University Dental Hygiene Care Facility and Research Center located in the Technology Building at 47th and Hampton Blvd.
Call now for more information: 683-4719
Tuesday, July 18, 2006
Isolation
Sunday, July 16, 2006
Deserted
Monday, July 10, 2006
Soundtrack of your life

So one of my friends on myspace posted this thing called "Soundtrack of My Life", and what she did was have these categories, and while having your iPod or Itunes open, you hit random shuffle. Each song you fill in the blank of each category. When I looked at hers, I was surprised at how many fit the category, so I did it myself. You should try it!
Opening Credits:
Dashboard Confessional-The Ruined Puzzle
Waking Up:
Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons-Rag Doll
Falling in Love:
Belle and Sebastian-Expectations
Fight scene:
Low-In Metal
Breaking Up:
Chicago-Color My World
Getting back together:
Carole King-Will you Still Love Me, Tomorrow (crazy!!)
Secret Love:
The Breeders-S.O.S (crazy again)
Lifes okay:
Nick Drake-Which Will
Mental breakdown:
Johnny Cash-Unchained
Driving:
Aerosmith-Sweet Emotion
Flashback:
Rolling Stones-Rock in a Hard Place
Happy dance:
Coldplay-Amsterdam
Regretting:
Dandy Warhols-Country Leaver
Long night alone:
Belle and Sebastian-I Don't Love Anyone
Death scene:
Fiona Apple-Please, please, Please
Ending credits:
The Beatles-I am the Walrus
(oddly enough - some of these songs actually fit!)
Saturday, July 01, 2006
As per request...

Go to this website to learn more about it, anytime you can more for you buck, I say go for it!
Friday, June 30, 2006
Stuff to look forward to!

While attending a Marriage Seminar dealing with communication, Tom and his wife Grace listened to the instructor, "It is essential that husbands and wives know each other's likes and dislikes." He addressed the man, "Can you name your wife's favorite flower?" Tom leaned over, touched his wife's arm gently and whispered, "It's Pillsbury, isn't it?
WIFE VS. HUSBAND
A couple drove down a country road for several miles, not saying a word. An earlier discussion had led to an argument and neither of them wanted to concede their position. As they passed a barnyard of mules, goats, and pigs, the husband asked sarcastically, "Relatives of yours?"
"Yep," the wife replied, "in-laws."
CREATION
A man said to his wife one day, "I don't know how you can be so stupid and so beautiful all at the same time. "The wife responded, "Allow me to explain. God made me beautiful so you would be attracted to me; God made me stupid so I would be attracted to you!
Tuesday, June 27, 2006
Wedding week

I had the most amazing wedding week. From a fun rehearsal dinner, to rad hangout session afterwards with everyone...it was great to see everyone getting along and having fun.
The wedding was flawless, I feel I really got to appreciate the ceremony, and seeing my man at the end of the aisle was like a dream. The reception was exactly what I wanted. Good food, dancing, laughter, smiles, great music, and awesome to see all our friends and family together in one room.
The honeymoon was spent with my best friend. We turned a resort-honeymoon into a photo session in the heart of the city, and adventures in the rainforest. Really good food, nice people, and just about the perfect timing of everything.
Here are some links if anyone wants to see pics of the week's events:
- Professional Pics (register in, and find O'Connor 06180601 pics)
- Honeymoon pics on flickr
- Wedding pics on flickr
- Wedding photos by Carrie (bridesmaid)
- Wedding photos by Christiy (guest at wedding)
**Please remember to upload pics on the Temp&Kellie wedding page, everyone! We want to print them!
Sunday, June 11, 2006
This weekend

I can't wait for next weekend!
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