Shaun and I were relaxing on the bed with Lucy making kissy noises (and she would make them back) when she started to sing a very familiar tune. I thought I had imagined it because I had been whistling it a lot lately. You know, you hear what you want to hear. So I let it pass with out saying anything. But she kept doing it! And Shaun goes, is she singing what i think she's singing? And yes! She was singing jingle bells!
Monday, September 28, 2009
Jingle bells
Shaun and I were relaxing on the bed with Lucy making kissy noises (and she would make them back) when she started to sing a very familiar tune. I thought I had imagined it because I had been whistling it a lot lately. You know, you hear what you want to hear. So I let it pass with out saying anything. But she kept doing it! And Shaun goes, is she singing what i think she's singing? And yes! She was singing jingle bells!
Friday, September 11, 2009
Birdy Trio
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
GO AVON!
Hello everyone! I am now an Avon representative. I'm extremely excited. My first goal is to earn $500! Okay, I have an online store if you are interested. The web address is www.youravon.com/itaylor. You can purchase things online and have them shipped directly to your door. I think its convenient! And if you loose your campaign book, just go online! He he. | ||
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Sunday, August 30, 2009
More explanation for my doctor freaking out
I haven't given anyone much information about my doctors appointments. Below is the information you have been wanting. Please don't freak out and treat me like I'm about to die. If I am to spend time "with the fishes," it will be because I live by the ocean and have decided to go snorkeling. At the end of this post I will include the precautionary measures I am taking to ensure I am around to ruffle feathers for a very long time. THE BELOW IS A CLIP FROM THIS WEBSITE, and more in depth information can be obtained from said page: http://www.medicinenet.com/congestive_heart_failure/article.htm "Diseases such as hemochromatosis or amyloidosis can cause stiffening of the heart muscle and impair the ventricles' capacity to relax and fill; this is referred to as diastolic dysfunction. The most common cause of this is longstanding high blood pressure resulting in a thickened (hypertrophied) heart." I spoke with my doctor again on Friday. I have been placed on a drug called, "LISINOPRIL" I am to log three times daily, my blood pressure. I will have a visit every two weeks until my BP is well controlled. Then every few months or so to make sure it is still where it needs to be. I have known my blood pressure was too high for about a year, but didn't think that stuff mattered until I was in my 40's or something. My doctor believes it may have been elevated for a few years and is "CONCERNED" That if I don't get it under control it will lead to congestive heart failure. Which, by the way, would suck! She has refused to help me get pregnant at this point. (we'll see). She told me that she doesn't think my heart will support me and a baby right now, but there is still hope for the future if I get this under control. She also wants me to loose another 30 lbs. She says this will help my blood pressure go down but doesn't think it will solve the problem. Based on my family history, she agrees with aunt Kay; That the Tarvers are freaks of nature. :) I think its just a bad gene or something. Although, I am kind of a crack-pot. As far as prevention goes, I am off bed rest now (Ha bed rest!) and am allowed my run in the mornings again. I have become -AGAINST MY WILL, MIND YOU- a vegetarian. However, she says I can still kill any animal I like. Since I promised to stick to it, I get to be a "Lacto-Ovo vegetarian." Which means I am allowed dairy and eggs. Which is good, because vegan just sounds ridiculous! To go from chicken and steak and fish to dirt and grass... Well you get the idea. I am also allowed to be a carnivorous beast for all major holidays. I'm excited for thanks giving. I've decided to practice my archery skills and have our turkey of a neighbor for thanksgiving dinner. Unfortunately Wendy (the manager) says that the use of guns is illegal in the city. :) But that's enough for now. If you have any questions, let me know. Unless its impertinent. If its an impertinent question, it will be promptly ignored/deleted. Love ya! Ila. | ||
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Friday, August 28, 2009
The epic battle of August 28th 2009
Friday, August 7, 2009
My Father's Daughter
thinking of my daddy because of it. I was thinking of the faith of the
early saints and being sad because of the faithlessness of some of them.
This of course made me think of the sometimes more than hour lectures my
father gave us. At the time I resented them because of what ever I
wanted to do at the time. Im not sure why I didn't realize it at the
time, but he wasn't lecturing me. He was teaching me, like lehi did for
his children as did many great men of god. Perhaps I resented it because
of bull-headedness and my desire to as my dad would say, "kick against
the pricks."
Its funny really; this whole train of thought was established by me
remembering how my father would get weepy in sacrament meetings or at
the temple dedication, or when I tell him I love him, or when my mom
smiled at him from afar. Or at the end of "the notebook." And now my
thoughts skip to a Sunday school lesson my mom was teaching outside. My
dad came out side and was hiding behind a wall and was throwing pebbles
her way to get her attention. That was the first time I remember seeing
my dad flirt with my mom. Its one of my favorite memories. Another was
is at Jacey's funeral. Jacey was gone but I saw the love my father had
for my sister when he hugged her.
Regardless of the choices you make in your life, whether you are male
or female, or old or young, at some point you must realize how much like
your father you are.(even if it means crying at the end of EVERY MOVIE)
And if you are really lucky, he'll be one like mine. I love you daddy.
~Ila :)
Sunday, August 2, 2009
Air circulator
it was a bad idea for me to try and cool the living room from the wall
units in the bedroom. :) so we went to target got a small fan and hung
it above the bed so it blow down on me. It works very well. One more hot
month. 2 out of the whole year isn't bad. Verses the 2 cold months of
the year in 29 palms. But apparently it doesn't get very cold here. :(
like 60 is a low as it gets apparently. STUPID OCEAN! Lol.
~Ila :)
Thursday, June 4, 2009
The move
me wrong, im tired, exhausted even. But I can't get to sleep. This has
always happened. The day before something big I can't fall to sleep. For
instance the first day of school, the day we were to go to H.E.B. camp,
or my wedding. Or the original drive to California. So while its
frustrating, its hardly unexpected. Still no sign of icey cat. I didn't
really expect one I suppose, but I was hoping. I think some one stole
him. And since I haven't seen his carcass on the road, I don't think he
was run over. So, at eight we move in. Then at 9 the movers bring our
stuff. Then we go pick out curtains. Then we go to cici's to celebrate
because we haven't been in over a year. And we like it there. Shaun
especially. Wish I could sleep though. It will be Tallon's first road
trip. Dixie gets to sit in shauns lap on the way there and kira is
sitting squashed next to the mini fridge with Tallon. Luckily, im
driving :) Also a man came by yesterday morning and told us we had five
days to pay the gas bill or he was going to shut it off. Poor Gail's
room mates. So I called to tell her its a big deal to let the gas cut
off and she tried to get me to pay it. Its alright though because we're
leaving today, and im blocking her phone numbers. I didn't tell her that
we weren't going to Texas but some one here told her. So, not only did I
keep our address a secret from everyone here, I have threatened the room
mates on pain of death not to tell her if they find out. So we should be
good.
~Ila :)
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Tallon
terrified to get him instead of the girly puppy I also liked because
small dogs are generally hard to house break and boys are worse about
it. But I decided I would have to stay on top of it because I LOVED his
personality. He's friendly and cuddly and playful and SOOOOO
intelligent. And has been a breeze to house break thus far. He wakes you
up to go outside! He's ten weeks old though so pretty much you have time
to throw on some clothing really fast and race him out side. I got
really lucky. He keeps me occupied so I don't think of icey cat too
much. I know he wasn't collected by animal control because the local
shelter would have scanned the chip in his neck and given me a call and
an email. And that hasn't happened. Shaun thinks he's road kill. I like
to hope that some old woman stole him and is feeding him well as apposed
to being smooshed to the road. :( originally I didn't think I was going
to get to go to the family reunion. First because its just a little too
inappropriate to leave kira at home with Shaun. And then because of
tallon. But those things have sorted themselves out. Kira's friend is
coming to visit for a week for 4th of July and apparently Chihuahuas are
small enough you put them in a travel carrier and take them as carry on.
So, ill be coming after all! Yay! Shaun has agreed to watch Dixie while
im gone.
~Ila :)
Friday, May 29, 2009
Manikins
need a co-signer to move in, got the electricity in our name in the
apartment effective the 4th of June, got renters insurance (because
every one is looking to sue you!) and went to jc penny's and Wal-mart.
Bored and being the trouble makers kira and I are, we gave all the
manikins wedgies! The day before that we sat out by the side of the road
in plastic buckets filled with water (because it was hot) and ate
popsickles and threw water balloons at passing cars. No one can say
honestly that we aren't creative. :) Sadly, Icey-Cat has ran away and
probably been stolen. Never let your cat outside if he's nice. I prefer
this chain of events to been eaten by a dog or ran over by a car. Either
way he's gone :'(. Shaun is glad though. He hated the cats hair. :( I
don't think I'll get another cat they're too indifferent. But today
must be have your dog at Gail's house day. there are three other people
living here and all of them brought they're dogs home from leave with
them. I miss talking with family. I can't wait to have our phone and
Internet set up again so I can talk to family. Shoot me an email and
I'll send you my new address and home phone. Along with some pictures of
the new place. My coming to the family reunion depends on how quickly we
get our bonus to pay for a plane ticket and hotel stays and what ever.
Shaun, will not be able to make it this time. Its too close to his PCS.
I know when it is, but I don't actually know what we're doing. Are we
camping again or what?
~Ila :)
Monday, May 25, 2009
Back at gails
its not quite as bad as last time because gail doesnt live here any more. (she's running her motel in kansas.) It does however seem as hotter now than it did last time. only like 10 days left. then we'll be in our new house. yay! nothing new really has happened other than that. we've been going swimmig a lot. i've been using ear plugs but im sure i'll still get swimmers ear. its just what happens.
ps, mother, I bought that swim ear crap but i lost it. sorry.
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Gretchin concert in 29!
sad? Anyway, the concert was great there was a 4 hour carnival before
hand and a free bbq and free snow cones, water and gatorade. I believe
there were also sodas and tea. There were just BOXES and boxes of food.
Trucks loaded full if ice and drinks. And then when the sun went down,
gretchin wilson played music and laughed with us. It was fun. She is not
a disappointment live. Possible better live than in her cd's. When we
got there at four pm not a lot of people were there. But by eight. The
whole of liberty field (a full size foot ball field) was ABSOLUTLY
packed. He he Shaun wishes he came.
~Ila :)
Friday, May 15, 2009
Monday, May 11, 2009
stay in a crappy rental only shauns phone can't be charged in the car
and kira suggested we go camping (kira colon cuz im so smart) which of
coarse is a very vacationy thing to do we're now in the dark driving to
wally world to pick kira up a tent ( because the thought of shareing a
pup tent with a married couple not sounding so good to me right now) we
wonder how the cat will take the news Parentheses kira colon if you
haven't realized by now I kira am typing for the ila-nator parentheses
thank you everyone for your help and support to everyone who we were
going to visit in Texas we will get up there we promise and so will Ila
and shauns crap . . . .ilas random talking . . . By kira are you
seriously doing that ..this will be are best blog ever ahh your gonna
write that ahhh crap your gonna write that to ...snort imma be quiet
now...snort ah your writing this down tooo....ok imma stop talking now
...crap....wheez laugh snort....now she holding her mouth shut
...yawn...what I don't understand...what were you just saying...walmart
should be comeing up here any min now if its not over this hill we've
passed it of corse that could have been joshua tree snort if we come to
the curvy road we know we've gone to far snort ...silence nope we just
in yucca valley... oh crap my phone needs to be pluged in what are you
typing over there iv been silent forever what could you be possible
typing are you just typing everything im saying (yes I am) right now
even crap (car click click click) scratch scratch ...did you just say I
was scratching your such a weird person kira just so bizzar wow its
still charging ok imma stop now we're at walmart see ya ~kira
~Ila :)
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Yesterday Kira and I went to jack in the box to order our usual French fries and give the employees a hard time. We pulled up and as kira is the one good with funny voices she said in an Hindi accent, "Hello, we would like a hot dog with chilli." "I'm sorry, ma'am but we don't sell hot dogs." "Okay, how about a hot dog with ketchup?" "No, I'm sorry but we don't have hot dogs." "How about with mustard?" "Ma'am, We do not sell hot dogs at Jack in the Box." "Just the bun then?" The manager came on and was very angry, which of course ended our fun. And she burned our French fries. But it was fun none the less. | |||
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Wednesday, May 6, 2009
"No blog title"
to feel better regularly since my dosage was upped by 700mg daily. My
stomach bothers me from time to time. But its not horrible. I did
however a randomly vomit tonight. It was kind of cool. I was walking
Dixie and just "bleh!" on the ground. He he. Dixie ate it YUCKIE! I seem
to be "regulating" nicely. On the day I would have ovulated had I been
ovulating my cycle restarted because of kira's presence here. She made
fun of me about it and her's started the same day. Hahaha! There is a
chance that regardless of treatments I still won't ovulate on my own and
will require the assistance of a fertility drug like clomid. Which of
course at my age almost guarantees the conception of multiples. 2-4 is
likely. We have been swimming as often as we can lately. I was
crispified recently.
~Ila :)
Corrections
the wheel I was just being paranoid that he would. And that he gave his
shift up early when he was tired. :) men are so touchy.
~Ila :)
Absurdity
movie these teens kidnap a band and then get them to play at their high
school. At the end, the parents comeback from vacation and realize there
were a bunch of boys in the house. They get super mad and follow them to
the school (because their daughter stole the car). Once they get there
everything is fine. They just watch the performance and everyone goes
home happy. Except the older sister who goes on tour with the band.
Now, what the heck kind of parents go on vacation and come home to find
a house full of 18 year old boys with your 15 year old daughter - watch
her steal the car and then once you find her say, "Oh, its okay. Those
boys are rock stars." Holy crap! Who in the world does that? No one.
Only Disney could distort the family image in such a way that the
parents are morons and the children can just run amuck doing what ever
takes their fancy with no consiquences.
But on a slightly more realistic note, im nervous about the move. We're
hiring a cleaner so I don't have to worry about that. But apparently the
movers are grumpy. So I need to make them breakfast or lunch. Supposedly
this makes them happy and nice to your stuff.
In about a week I'll need to get rid of some furniture. Shaun says we
can buy a sledge hammer and bust the couch (the one I hate) in a million
pieces thus making it possible to get it out the door. Or vacuum up
depending on how carried away I get.
So, Shaun gets a 2 week vacation before he has to go to Japan for 2
years. On our way out of California we are going to stop by oceanside
and see the beach. Then visit with Tom and Marie before we head to
Texas.
We will not be pulling a 24 hr drive again. That was awful last time.
I've never been more scared. Not being able to sleep because Shaun kept
falling asleep at the wheel. And then having to drive for hours after
that. This will not be happening again. No, no, no.
Once we get into Texas, we're going to say hi to my to my family. Then
head into Houston to receive our crap from TMO. Then we can relax a
little. It will be good for Shaun. He's tired.
~Ila :)
Monday, May 4, 2009
Shopping in yucca.. Again.
At first she woke up and was like, "im late for work!" because we were
always going to sleep late. :) but now we're doing things and fighting
the boredom. Swimming tanning and grooming. And the occasional trips
outside with the dog to swing. And now its off to the thrift store to
smell the odd combination of cats and formaldehyde.
~Ila :)
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Upset in the Desert
in approximately two weeks. And if i wasn't about to move to Texas, i
would leave the housing. GGGRRRR! Its like I'm living in an ant farm.
This place is bugging the crap out of me. If the roof isn't leaking and
water is every where, Its the ants or my neighbors leaving used condoms
on the sidewalk or letting they're trash blow all over my yard and get
me in trouble. Not to mention the vandalism.
There is a woman that lives next to me that is responsible for all
of the trash. I call her Malibu Barbie because here hair is blonde, her
face is painted on and her head is full of air. Her husband is deployed
and she is SUCH a trouble maker. She has parties almost every night. I
believe it is her that tore a hole in my lawn furniture and destroyed my
outside decorations. and there is no reason for it. I have NEVER said or
done anything unfriendly to this woman. I even say hello at the mail
box. Before i leave i would like to squeeze her head to see if it
deflates and collapses like a Barbie.
If it didn't mean my husband would be leaving me for a long time, I
would be thrilled to leave this poor excuse for a "neighborhood" Ant
hill is more like it.
Monday, April 6, 2009
Okinawa Japan. I'm real nervous about not living with him, but at least
I'll be with family I suppose.
Once he gets to said foreign country, he will have all kinds of on the
job training to complete before he can get authorization to take leave.
And seeing as he's not leaving until almost June, he will not be able to
make it to the family reunion in July.
However, as I'll be in Texas at the time and not in Japan, I will most
certainly be going. I may be bringing my room mate/best friend Kira as I
cannot very well be leaving her at my in-laws for a week. As for my
animals, I have no idea what I'll do. I'll think of something.
I was starting to feel a little better - getting used to the side
effects of metformin - and my doctor upped my dose to 850mg twice daily.
Ick. Oh well, supposedly this should help regulate everything in about 6
months.
I miss the snow. It wasn't here very long, but I liked it a lot.
Bye-bye snow!
Friday, February 27, 2009
Ggggrrr
computer has. ALSO with one I tried to download. Sigh. So, for now I'm
going to be using my phone because as of now all email clients are
evil!
Which is fine. I like my phone. If I had to describe
Dooley (that's what I named my phone) I would say that he is like my
extremely underpaid secretary. He even spell checks so I don't look like
a doufus. I would also say that he's flaming gay because he's wearing a
pink cover with hearts.
Seriously though, He works very hard. He keeps my music organized the
way I like so don't have to go searching for songs, he keeps track of
tmail and gmail messages separately, he lets me check my facebook at
astronomical speeds (I could have him do that to and just notify me of
what happened- but I don't know, that's just a little too personal ;) he
keeps up and notifies me for 3 IM clients! My computer can't even handle
a simple email client ha!
He takes notes when ever I need to remember something such as when im at
check out and realize I forgot some things at the store.
He tells me about upcoming birthdays and appointments. He lets me look
at any day of the week I want in his calendar. He counts my calories and
takes down journal entries. And when im bored he keeps me busy with fun
little games like bunny chow. (Connect four)
He is limitless. Even as I am making this blog I am chatting with beth
in yahoo! Extraordinary. Yup...thas about it.
Have fun!
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Chronic Blogging syndrome
Is there something strange about this blog? What in the world could it be?
It finally happened; I got too lazy to get a glass of water. However, I got a camelbak. Throw a few ice cubes in and fill it up with water. Convenient, yes? Soon someone will invent an insulin pump type thing that will feed us all day. Then we don’t have to cook or even go to the store. J
Any-who, I went for a jog with
I called T-Mobile to inquire about their services and they told me with flex pay I don’t have to sign a contract. Which is good, because I hate those things. Anyway, they told me about my faves. It’s where you can call any 5 numbers unlimited. The woman told me, “Most people only call 5 people on a regular basis. So my faves is wonderful because you can call any number, any carrier, even a land line as a my fave. And this service is only 39.99 a month.” And I said to her, “That sounds just like my house phone…accept I only pay 35.99 and I can all any number I freakin feel like. So I’ll just take the data plan, thank you very much.” So in an effort to not get screwed by the mobile company, I will be paying just 35.99 for unlimited text, IM, and emails. So if you need to contact me on my mobile phone you will only be able to send me a text message, picture message, email, or an instant message. Which is fine with me, because I prefer it to speaking. I say less stupid crap that way. When I can read things before I send them I get chance to see just how stupid it really is, weigh it on the kitchen scale and decide whether or not to throw it in the crock pot. Yes, it’s a clever analogy. You may use it.
OOOOHH! I made chorizo and eggs and potatoes and pepper and salt and salsa in tortillas! Fun to eat, even more fun to say!
Ps. As for the picture, that’s not where I went. I just thought it was pretty. Everywhere I went there was a pretty view like that, but it was all paved.
Later!
Friday, January 30, 2009
"How to skin a cat"
Icey- exhibit "A"/ me- exhibit "B"
Don't i look like my mom? :)
I will first start my assault to your ears by telling you that 801 housing(off-base military housing) has decided to kick us out of our homes for 1-2 weeks because and i quote, "WE NEED TO PUT IN CENTRAL AIR." --This is said with an unbearable nasal/whiny sort of voice.
Now, to tell you why i am up at this ghastly hour: Because i can. he he. As you can see from what we've decided to call exhibit "A" icey cat has taken up residence on the mouse and mouse pad when ever i decide to use them. thus the vicious blog title. You see; cats cant read...
Next, I cut my bangs. I've been paying people to screw up my hair for me when i am perfectly capable of doing said Haynes act all on my own. I'll tell you how it happened. i was cleaning the clippers i use to cut Shaun's hair and saw the scissors... I GRABBED THEM AND RACED TO THE BATHROOM. WHERE I GRABBED THE BRUSH DRAMATICALLY AND BRUSHED SOME HAIR IN FRONT OF MY FACE! THEN I WHACKED IT OFF. THE END. Okay, done with all caps for now.
Shaun informed me two days ago that he felt horribly unprepared for his practical exam because he hadn't studied at all this annex. So yesterday when he took the test i was nervous all day and all night. Guess what grade he got. He got a 100%
For My birthday/valentines day, I have informed Shaun that he is getting me a bike. :) I have to tell him specifically what i want or tragic things happen. Like, this Christmas he got me an air freshener because i like when things smell nice. The wheels are turning, but he his GPS is set to speak in Hebrew... Which is kinda why i like him. If i ever get pregnant, together we'll breed a new species. His smarts, my wit, and his body. Accept for the girls who will have breasts etc...
I have also decided to learn to play the guitar. I'm going to need two however. one to play, the other one is for time Warner cable. I've decided to tell them to stick it in their ear. And then for the big Finnish, I'm going to take the second guitar and shove it IN THEIR EAR HOLE! :) We're having some problems with billing. Can you tell?
It was Kira who first inspired me to get a bike. While living with her, she let me ride her bike. and then day after day passed with me to be found at the track on the bicycle. She got tired of it and said, "get your own" :)
I expect like the last time i had a bike i wont be able to get off of it. I'll have to be careful that i don't hurt Dixie's feet. I remember at lake Alice. All the dogs feet were bleeding. Tazz's feet were so bad we had to empty Andy's pack and strap her in it to make it back down the mountain. kinda funny. poor Tazz. Some day my mother will get tired of her.... and then i can have my dog back! When we first got her, my dad took her and said here have Dixie. Then when i moved out everyone was like, no Tazz belongs to your mother.....one day...
see no one puts the dots together. Tazz and i have an understanding. There is a reason she only smiles that big for me. because i love her best. HINT HINT MOTHER...
Its funny. I need glasses because i cant see the road signs but while i was signing a check i noticed that the line where you sign is actually "AuthorizedSignature" over and over really small.I noticed this with out the aid of anything but my eyes. no eyeglasses or anything. makes you wonder....