Happy Monday and 5 Good Things

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Happy Monday and 5 Good Things

Its been a crazy busy week. Good kind of crazy busy week though. The kind of busy you are grateful for. helps you navigate the everyday stresses (and the not so every day ones.) Here are a few bright spots in my week.

1. I accepted a last minute stage management gig for the opera. What an experience. We were all brought in pretty last minute from all over the united states. Fortunately we all just clicked, trudged forward and staged an opera. In an airplane hangar. Yep... an airplane hangar. The stage was about 20 feet from a DEA jet with a CRAZY expensive night vision camera. It was awesome! Aside from the fact that is was an incredibly sad opera (Glory Denied-about Americas longest held POW) I am truly grateful to have met some really, really great people who I hope to be able to collaborate with again someday.

2. During my one day off this week, I got the opportunity to finish a painting I'd been working on for a few weeks. I don't think I am quite done with it, but I am happy with the progress.

 

3. Before work one day we decided to sneak out as a family and enjoy a bit of nature. We walked a few miles along the river on the greenbelt. I feel terrible when we all work so much that its nice to be able to get the dogs out.

 

4. I made time to get some baking done. Kitchen time is always a little therapeutic, especially when you get to use 3 generations of cookie cutters. Pictured are cutters owned by my mom, grandma and great grandmother. 

5. Today actually, even though I felt pretty terrible most of the day, we took advantage of an evening off and went to Lucky Peak. The weather was gorgeous! I am SO ready for summer...

What a week!

Bang, all of the sudden its been a week since I last posted. What?!? How did that happen... It is all wibbly wobbly timey wimey, I tell you. What has happened this week? Lets refer to iphone camera roll because honestly, besides lots of work, I have NO idea. 

I went home for a doctors appointment and saw Matt and the puppies for about 5 minutes. Just long enough to feel guilty about leaving again. Seriously, look at those faces!!

I few days later I was missing them so I ran away by myself and played in the park on the swings. Is this park for real?? Check out this view!!

We have had SOO much rain up here. I shouldn't complain since chances are good we will be praying for rain in a few months, but it has made it pretty difficult to go play! What it has done though, is make for some pretty incredible mountain shots and sunset photos. 

do you see the sneaky second rainbow??

I do other things besides take pictures of sunsets, I promise. We have had a few game nights playing cards against humanity, watched a few movies and gone to dinner in Stanley and at Redfish Lake Lodge. I'm just terrible at taking pictures because my phone doesn't get service and is basically a brick, so it stays in my bag. I did go on a hike, but I intend on posting about that later. Here's to the weekend!!

I would rather...

Its a chilly, rainy, overcast Friday morning and everything inside me is screaming to stay home, listen to music, snuggle on the couch with a dog on either side of me and attempt to read one of the twelve books I've started. I think that was the longest sentence ever... sorry, not sorry. It had to be said. Unfortunately for me, that whole being an adult business calls, and I must head into work shortly. Not quite exactly what the deal is, but the last few weeks I have wanted to do anything but work. It doesn't interest me at all. I'm okay whilst there, (okay, not 100% accurate) but getting into that productive mindset on my short drive is getting harder every day. I'd rather garden, or go for a hike, or do laundry.... There are reasons for this particular attitude, which I will go into later. I'm working on the political correctness of that post. Speaking my mind without saying too much, or being a bitch. I struggle with that, as some of you who know me are aware. 

At any rate, there isn't much reason for this post. Just feeling a bit wanderlust, a bit tired of being a grown up... Also procrastinating my throwing a bunch of words at this post, and probably some pictures of all of the things I'd rather be doing instead of getting ready for work.

Ready?? Here we go!

I think a good hike is in order. Who wants to go! Psh... who cares about rain?!?! Okay fine....

Do you want to build a snow man?? Ha! Couldn't stop it, it just came out. You're welcome for that earworm!

Watching Doctor Who all day is an acceptable choice. I'm happy to spend several hours ogling Christopher Eccleston and David Tennant. For the record, David Tennant is my favorite actor, especially when it comes to Shakespeare. BUT... Christopher Eccleston is my Doctor. He's absolutely FANSTASTIC.

I would happily sit and watch my plants grow. As you can see they are doing well under the watchful eye of Macbeth. Intimidation is key, he keeps threatening to sick Lady McB on them. (shh... they have no idea Macbeth is actually a harmless chapstick)

We need to practice our bit for Red Nose Day. If you aren't aware of Red Nose Day, you should be. It has been the UK's biggest TV fundraiser held by Comic Relief, for quite a few years. I've been aware of it because I secretly wish I was British and living in the UK. It is FINALLY coming to the US in May and I am STUPID excited about it. You can read more about Red Nose Day HERE.

Okay, if dragged my feet enough. Have a FANTASTIC day!

Throwback Thursday

Evidently Throwback Thursday is still a thing?! Whether it is or not, here are a few fun photos I ran across today. 

My roots in those particular mountains run deep. Above is my grandad, Shiara, Chante and myself.

A few years ago, Robert and I were working in the theater painting the orchestra shell while Matt was hanging a few brand spanking new lights on one of our catwalks. This light had a death wish and jumped to its death. Matt was devastated, so in an attempt to lighten his mood Robert and I taped the outline of the dead body. It was hilarious, and I still laugh about it!!

Obligatory dog photo!! I don't remember whether these were taken while driving around the Sawtooths or if it was somewhere near Lucky Peak, but they make me laugh. Wind does pretty hilarious things to a hound dogs ears and jowls.

March According to Instagram

Juggling two jobs sometimes makes me forget what happened last month, or last week. (Okay fine, 5 minutes ago... shh... don't judge) Thank goodness I actually post to instagram occasionally otherwise I'd completely forget things like celebrating my wedding anniversary! Here's what happened in my world in March.

 

Matt and I celebrated 9 years... thats nearly a decade of being together! I may or may not feel old. But at least we feel old together!

Tattoos happened. Again. Yay Friday the 13 tattoo sales!

I got a new haircut which I love. Never thought I would buzz any part of my head. I attribute it to my "be bold" resolution. 

Treefort! Theres so much I don't like about this music festival, but it is good people watching, and we did hit up a few one off performances. 

I skied!! Never, ever, ever thought that would happened. Be brave!!

Matt came up to the Sawtooths in the days after we closed Smiley Creek for the winter. Much plaing in the snow happened in a few short days and it was fantastic.

Mamma Mia came through The Morrison Center. I have a very soft spot for that show and Abba in general so I of course loved it. Vic and I never miss a silly face photo op. 

While Matt was up with me, We skied back to Redfish Lake and walked around. Even little Piper loved it. 

Furry Friend Tag!!

 I adore my two fur babies. Some might even question the healthiness of said relationship. That said, here are a few questions about my dogs, who are both rude and ginger. *bonus points for anyone who gets that reference*

1. What is his/her name? 
Piper and Ella


 

2. When did you get them?Piper we got in 2006, Ella came in 2008

3. What is something they do that annoys you?
Piper is an instigator. She will pick a fight with the neighbor dog then prance away like nothing happened, leaving Ella in a war of wills at the fence. Ella likes her own voice. Which is very loud. She also enjoys cat poop.

4. What type of breed are they?
Piper is a mini Dachshund, Ella it a Blue Tick Redbone Coonhound mix.


 

 

 5. Have they ever had a near death experience?

Ella and her brother got themselves into the middle of the Salmon River a few years ago. After getting caught in the current for a bit Ella beached herself on an island and waited on her dad to rescue her. It was dramatic and she hasn't really cared for moving water ever since. Piper is far too cautious to get into any real trouble.

6. Do they know any tricks? 

Piper was taught to sit pretty, which is pretty much begging in the cutest way possible, by her first owner. She doesn't like being told what to do so that is the extent of what she does on command. Ella learned to sit, lay down and shake pretty easily. When she really, really wants her treat, she will do all three at the same time. Its pretty hilarious if I say so myself. 

7. Do they love to snuggle? Piper would live curled into someones lap if she could. Ella, not so much. Cuddling is on her terms only, and never for very long. we love her the same though.

8. Where did you get them?

Piper is from our good friend Dan. We got her when she was about 2. Ella we got as a puppy from a couple I went to school with.

9. Do they get along with other dogs? 

Yes and no. Ella is instinctively protective. Shes got to sniff out the situation first. Piper used to love everyone, but in her old age she is getting a bit grumpy. She has learned to bark first, let Ella judge the situation, before she invests anymore attention.

10. Do they get along with strangers?

Ella- see above. Piper, if you have food or are willing to let her cuddle in your sweatshirt, she is your best friend.

11. How much do they weigh?
Ummm... Piper is about 10 pounds, and Ella is about 90.
 

12. Do you ever dress them up?  

Piper has occasionally been known to sport a coat or a sweater given to her by her grammie. Ella, nope. She'd just eat it. 

 

 

13. Have they ever tried to run away?

Nah, they're far too spoiled 

14. How did you come up with their names? 
Piper came with her name. Ella is named after Ella Fitzgerald. No other reason than I love her.

15. How much does he/she mean to you on a scale of 1-10?

11!!!