Five Hundred, Twenty-Five Thousand, Six Hundred Minutes

So Erik and I went to the movies for the first time since we've been married. We tried to figure out what the last movie we saw, and we think it was the first Lord of the Rings. So if you know what year that came out, than that's the last time we went. I don't know what Erik's excuse is, but I don't see the point in paying $10 to see something that you can rent on Netflix later for a lot cheaper.

Our change of heart came about when we realized that the Nickelodeon theater in town does $5 movies on Tuesdays. Pretty sweet deal! Although I went back and forth about what I wanted to see, I finally settled on Rent. I figured it was the one movie that would be better on screen than on TV. I thought it was good, but in my opinion, if you haven't seen the stage version, I'm not sure if you'll like it. However, Erik never saw it on stage and he liked the movie, so maybe I'm full of crap. We think we're going to go back next week and see Walk the Line.

Karla's Tales...From the Gym! - Girlfriend?

Different dude, same dumb t-shirt concept - will these guys ever learn????

Got Turkey?

I know it's last minute, but if anyone is going to be in Maine, Southern New Hampshire, or the North Shore of MA tomorrow and wouldn't mind a 60 minute trip, please come up to Portland! We are stuck in Maine since the landscaping company that Erik works for plows in the winter, and we are supposedly suppose to have a storm tomorrow, even though they are basically calling for rain along the coast. Since Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday, I'm still planning on cooking a bird and all the fixings (even though I just did that a few weeks back), so if anyone wanted to stop by, they'd be more than welcome!

Karla's Tales...From the Gym! - I Love Freshman Girls?

Reason number 53458950 to hate the gym - You're on the treadmill, minding your own business, when a short male in his 20's walks past wearing a skin tight t-shirt that reads "I Love Freshman Girls (see exact t-shirt above). Said male has man boobs (those ain't pecs, ladies). Struts around like he's all that.

For more info, please refer to reason number 3242340 to become a lesbian (that's for you, Dos) :-)

Karla's Tales...From the Gym!! (MUHAHAHAHAHHA)

So for those of you who don't know, I obtained a gym membership for the first time in my life the other day. To keep the record straight, I hate gyms -loooaattthhh gyms. However, this year I decided that I didn't want to go a whole winter with only running on weekends if the weather happens to be nice. I still haven't lost the 10 pounds I gained last winter. Anyway, part of Erik's Coast Guard bonus paid for my all of my initial fees and all that at the most gym-like gym in town. Gym-like gym you ask? Think of the typical gym environment, and that's this place. It's called Planet Fitness, and you probably have one in your state if you live in New England. At $20/month, I couldn't pass it up despite the facilities gym-ness. Gym-like pretty much boils down to buff guys who think they're all that, girls who think sportsbras are shirts, and marathoners who decide to run on either side of you when you're on the treadmill, making your 10 minute, 42 second mile look like your running at a sloth's pace. Anyway, despite the fact that I want to gag everytime I go in there, I have miraculously been inspired to write about it in a little blurb I like to call "Karla's Tales..From the Gym!" which I plan on posting whenever something wacko happens when I'm there. My next post is the inspiration for this. Enjoy, and feel free to comment with your own crazy gym stories!

New Rabbit Cage!

Yes, our lives are this boring. And yes, I know, I still haven't given the full update on the Turkey Party. So sue me! I'll do it tonight, you crazy people :-P

Anyway, got this for $5 at the flea market. SOOOOO much more attractive than the other piece o'crap cage. I told Erik that we'll probably come home one day and find the cat sleeping in it. Oh well :-)

Turkey for me, turkey for you!

Well, the third annual Turkey Party appears to have been a success! Thanks to everyone who trekked up to Portland and contributed to a feast fit for a king, and a special thanks to all the Turkey Party virgins who are now Turkey Party experienced (you know who you are).

Below are the pictures I took. If anyone else has some they would like to contribute, you know where to find me. And for those who were unable to make it, stay tuned for a more detailed description of what went down.

Ridiculous

Well, apparently I have a white swollen spot on the back of my eye that's causing a shadow in my vision. I woke up Monday morning and noticed that my left eye had a dark spot on it but that it wasn't effecting my vision. When it hadn't gone away by Tuesday morning, I decided to very reluctantly call the eye doctor since we have no health benefits. Went to the doc yesterday, and that's the conclusion he came to. He started to worry me when he called in the retina specialist, but I guess he just wanted a second opinion. Anyway, apparently it can be caused by a blood vessel that has either slowed down or has become blocked. It has gotten better since Monday, which the doctor attributes to the fact that the blood vessel is healing itself. I have a follow-up next week to make sure things are still a-okay.

Apparently it's not anything to worry about at the moment, however he did bring up the point that's it's odd that someone of my age and health would have something like this. Anyway, as usual, I will keep everyone posted!

Ooooh! I feel so special!

This is my first "blog" invitation. Thank you Karla and Eric. I feel privileged.

I have started two new blogs of my own, one is personal (http://livinginstorage.blogspot.com/) and one is for my swing dancing friends (http://vinniesfullcrew.blogspot.com/). When you guys get a chance, visit it and if you like and leave comments.

Thanks for allowing me into your little online home. Can't wait to see you for Turkey Day 11/12!

xoxox