Monthly Archives: April 2009

Ready for the Next Step

Posted on April 29, 2009 by la_florecita

So Dave and I have been married for a year. I’ve adopted a payment plan for out debt that will have us debt free in 2.5 years. (I realize I said this in 2005, but this time I mean it.) … Continue reading →

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Going back to Dave's Mayan roots, if he even has any

Posted on April 26, 2009 by la_florecita

We’re changing our anniversary. Don’t get me wrong, March 25 was a great time to get married. It was a great time to be in West Texas. It coincided with our work schedules. But we’re not keeping it. We’ve decided … Continue reading →

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One of the reasons I wear glasses full time now

Posted on April 26, 2009 by la_florecita

“Man, it’s really dark for 8:45am.” “It’s 6:45, Jen.” —- Yup. I’d complained that I couldn’t see the scores on the tv during March Madness IN MY OWN LIVING ROOM. And I’d had to squint at things I didn’t normally … Continue reading →

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Because you have to watch this in order to keep up with pop culture

Posted on April 23, 2009 by la_florecita

I’d heard lots about this but didn’t see it until a week ago. I thought it was amazing and I especially loved Simon grinning like a damn fool. Side note: Brittany was like, “Whatever,” which is how I felt about … Continue reading →

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Desktop Twitter Clients

Posted on April 15, 2009 by la_florecita

So I need to be drawing an Acrocanthosaurus for my aunt for a t-shirt design for our reunion this summer. Which is why I MUST find the most perfect desktop Twitter client, EVER. Right now. Also, let me preface this … Continue reading →

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Things I can get done with a 3-day weekend

Posted on April 6, 2009 by la_florecita

I recently changed my work schedule to better fit the needs of what I do. I should really be M-F, but then Dave and I would NEVER have a day off together. So I’m currently working M-F followed by T-S. … Continue reading →

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Luke, you will be missed.

Posted on April 4, 2009 by la_florecita

When my old boss’ daughter went to Dallas for a weekend in the summer of 2006, she went into labor 2 months early and that’s how I got started dogsitting. Their dogs, pictured here, were my first ones, I spent … Continue reading →

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I just might need this

Posted on April 3, 2009 by la_florecita

My friend Keith sent me this (via the kitchn): You can order it for me in a medium see it here.

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Oh, Japan.

Posted on April 2, 2009 by la_florecita

Take that, Capri Sun. Or other portable-juice container making people. (via kottke)

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