Fish Pedicures

I have no idea how I found this, but apparently one of the new trends in Washington D.C. is "fish pedicures." These little fish eat dead skin, but they don't have teeth so it doesn't hurt. I'm really not sure how I feel about this new phenomenon. I mean, I have been searching for a way to get rid of my calluses for a long time, but I don't know that I would want a swarm of little fish to do that. And also, is it humane? Fish being dumped in and out of "foot baths" all day. They must eat something else in the wild. How could dead skin fill their nutritional needs?
This just weirds me out a bit.

Here is the article....
"When your pedicurist is a fish"

National Guard

I am an official National Guard wifey now. He joined today. 

The Good News:

1. A signing bonus. (Money tends to be a perk)

2. Can't deploy for 2 years and the unit he will be attached to is about to deploy so hopefully he won't have to deploy at all!!! (THE MAJOR PERK!)

Items YOU'VE seen on top of Cars

My hubby and I have seen some very STRANGE things being transported on top of vehicles recently. (By top I mean the top, not the cab or bed.) I want to know if YOU have seen anything. Or maybe you have actually transported something on top of your vehicle?

Things seen on top of vehicles...

1. A Geo Metro with two wheel barrels tied to the top. (Ok... seriously... picture it... a tiny car with 2 wheel barrels on it.. Why does anyone in Nashville need 2 wheel barrels anyway?)

2. A very small Nissan truck with a HUGE boat on top and a bike on top of that. 

Opening Doors - Rudi's Trick

Yeah... She taught herself that one...  It's hard to get her to do it in front of me because she thinks she'll get in trouble... So its not the best, but its funny!!

Chasing Flies

I am sitting on my couch, enjoying the sounds in the apartment, and reflecting on my crazy day. 

Work was sort of insane as I had to listen to a 3 hour audio book (it really took longer because I had to put on my critical ears and take notes) and do various other tasks so that we can press this "masterpiece" and have it in our hands by Thursday. I don't mind doing it at all. In fact, I sort of thrive off of deadlines and craziness. 

But now I am done working for the day and I want to do nothing. (I am also trying to avoid the fact that I still have a lot of organizing and such to do with my apartment that I've been putting off since I moved.)

While I'm sitting here, my puppy is chasing a fly. A pesky annoying little fly that is driving her absolutely insane, and she wants to eat. Rudi is not a crazy fly catcher. She just sits there and watches it until it is within her reach when she pounces with her jowls. Oops! She got it already! (She is apparently a very efficient fly chaser.) 

Although I am sure my brain could come up with a fancy shmancy analogy for that particular situation, I'm going to give my brain a rest. I just want to say that sometimes I wish my only concern was a fly that was buzzing. That would be a wonderful thing, don't you think? 

Danae In the Kitchen!!!

I decided to start a new blog entitled, "Danae in the Kitchen." It will include some of my kitchen stories, experiences, and recipes. Check out the cake photos I've posted!!!

http://danaeinthekitchen.blogspot.com

Updates!

Since I live in Nashville and have family and friends around the country, I thought I'd elaborate on the happenings in my life. 

My job...

I am still working for my friend/mentor, Vince Wilcox. I really enjoy working from home and spending time with my puppy! This week I am also checking in on 2 other pups, a lab and crazy jack russell pup. 

On another note, I have interviewed with a company I am basically in love with and it went very well. I hesitate to say much more at this point until I have more information. The interview process is a little crazy in that I have to go through 6 interviews. Please pray that I hear back about my 2nd interview soon! (I am on to the next step. I filled out a personality test,...)

My friends...

I go through phases where I think I have the best friends ever and then those relationships sort of fizzle. Right now I see my true friends, old and new and I can't wait to see where those friendships go. 

My church...

We just found out that the church that owns our church building/property is going to sell it for 1.2 million, way out of our budget. So we're looking at this as a positive and praying for God's leading and direction. I'm excited to see where God takes us next! I will also play an important part in the women's bible study which will be awesome as well.

My hubby...

Ben is doing okay. He is hoping to start terminal leave (basically, he'll be done with the army) on Monday. Meaning that when he comes up next time, he won't have to leave again! YAY! Just pray for him as it has been challenging to get all his paperwork and such so he can get out. 

When he gets here, he's planning on taking a security job, looking for a school, and joining the National Guard (for various reasons that make sense, but I won't get into right now). I think he is definitely ready for a new adventure and to live with me full time. (Or maybe not... hehe)

Our wedding...

We're still planning for May, maybe the 9th... We need to check on availability and such. I'm very excited! I've finally picked my colors! That being said, now everything else will hopefully fall into place!

So there it is, the new the old and the ... ? I don't know...