I've had a lot on my mind to blog about this week, but Blogger has foiled me at ever turn. It's been down a lot this week, so I'm going to post this as quickly as possible!

1. Last week, I referenced the country of Turkmenistan. Shane didn't believe it was a real country and, frankly, I couldn't place it geographically, so I let it go. Well, it is, indeed, a real country and it is located here (Source: CIA World Fact Book - it comes in handy sometimes!):




2. I found this amazing website this week.

3. If you've spent much time with my family at all, you will understand why I think that this group is the most awesome group ever!

4. Last, but certainly not least, HAPPY ARKALALAH!!!!!

I Got Tired. . .

. . . of my blogger template eating my text. Here is the new format - enjoy!!

This is what greeted Rich. . .

. . . on his arrival in Wichita! Welcome, to Kansas, Rich!





Shane, Candy, Mom, Me and Dad (he took this picture right after they announced that the flight was in). It was late - we were punchy :-).

Occaisionally the mood strikes . . .

. . . and I go antiquing! Here are today's finds:

A Victorian-style child's rocking chair:



And a 100th Anniversary Theodore Bear:



Put them together, and it's priceless!

Bowing to Peer Pressure

E-Mail Survey Time!
Put an X by all the things you've done, or remove the x from the ones you have not, and send it to all of your friends (including me). This is for your entire life.

( ) Smoked a cigarette
( ) Drank so much you threw up
( ) Crashed a friend's car
( ) Stolen a car
(/) Been in love
( ) Been dumped
(X) Quit your job
( ) Been in a fist fight
( ) Snuck out of your parents' house
(X) Had feelings for someone who didn't have them back
( ) Been arrested
( ) Gone on a blind date
( ) Skipped school
( ) Seen someone die
( ) Been to Canada
(X) Been to Mexico
(X) Been on a plane
(X) Been lost
( ) Been on the opposite side of the world.
(X) Gone to Washington , DC
(X) Swam in the ocean
(X) Felt like dying
(X) Cried yourself to sleep
(X) Played cops and robbers
(X) Recently colored with crayons
(X) Sang karaoke
(x) Paid for a meal with only coins
(X) Done something you told yourself you wouldn't?
( ) Made prank phone calls
(x) Laughed until some kind of beverage came out of your nose
(X) Caught a snowflake on your tongue.
(x) Danced in the rain
(X) Written a letter to Santa Claus
( ) Been kissed under the mistletoe
(x) Watched the sun rise with someone you care about
(X) Blown bubbles
( ) Made a bonfire on the beach
( ) Crashed a party
(X) Gone roller-skating
(x) Ice-skating....

1. Any nicknames? Chas, Chas-er, Chassie Rookie
2. Mother's name? Jody
3. What is your favorite drink? Diet Coke, Mountain Dew, Water
4. Tattoos? Not yet
5. Body piercing? Ears
6. How much do you love your job? I love it a little
7. Birthplace? Arkansas City, KS
8. Favorite vacation spot? Washington, DC
9. Ever been to Africa ? No
10. Ever steal any traffic signs? No, but there's one in my parents garage
11. Ever been in a car accident? Yes
12. 2 Door or 4 Door? 2!
13. Salad dressing? Buttermilk Ranch, Raspberry Vinaigrettee
14. Favorite pie? French Silk, Raspberry
15. Favorite number? 2, 10
16. Favorite movie? Elf, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, Space Camp (Shut up)
17. Favorite holiday? Christmas
18. Favorite food? Chocolate, fajitas
19. Favorite day of the week? Saturday
20. Favorite brand of body soap? Dove
21. Favorite TV shows? House, Bones, X-Files, Misc 80s detective shows
22. Favorite toothpaste? Sensedyne
23. Favorite smell? Christmas
24. What do you do to relax? Sit on my couch and watch tv, read, take a bath
25. What do you want to say to all of your friends reading this? Hi!
26. How do you see yourself in 10 years? As Shane said, 10 years older
27. What do you do when you are bored? Read, sleep, take a bath
28. Where is the furthest place this message will go? My blog