i have bangs

yes, it's true. I cut my hair again today. It's just below my shoulders but now I have sexy, side-swoopy bangs. Yummy. I think this is the best haircut I have ever gotten.
Ok, so what the hell was up with Clay Aiken's hair on the Americal Idol finale. He looks even more gay now.....someone should tell Clay that the way to stop gay rumors is not look more gay. It's true.
Today, tomorrow and Friday I am running my office alone. Today was good..I saw about 40 people or so and I am only slightly tired. I'm going to hop into the bath soon and read my new allure mag. I'll take some tea and a smidgen of choco to snack on. Nothing better than that!
On a sad note, my grandmother is not doing well in England and my mum is going on Friday. It shouldn't be too long now before she passes which would be a good thing as she seems to be in a bit of pain now. =( Anyway, keep my fam in your thoughts right now.

I return and it's winter again

I returned from sunny Dallas yesterday to winter in California. It actually rained today! Tim and I went to see the DaVinci code this afternoon and when we came out it was raining.
So I enjoyed the DaVinci code. I didn't think it was nearly as bad as everyone made it out to be. It was just a bit of fun and adventure. They did change it some from the book which I think made it less dramatic, however, it was pretty true to the story. I hate Tom Hanks' long hair though. He looks like a greasy old man. Audrey Tatou is super cute though, and Paul Bettany is awesome as Silas. I give it 3.5/5.
I have to unpack my bags and organize myself for tomorrow. That's always the crappy part about traveling. Unpacking sucks. =)

Dallas Baby!

So I've completed my first long day here in Dallas for my Chiropractic conference. It was a good day. Very informative and lots of young people here which is good. It's more fun with a young crowd. I'm staying at the Adams Mark hotel. It's massive. I'm living on room service which I LOVE in hotels. I am a room service addict. I've had 2 cheeseburgers and now a Cobb salad. (as separate meals) I'm also having a TaB energy drink....yum. Life doesn't get much better than that.
Only two more days til I come home. Yay.

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So we lost. Twice. Boo. On the plus side, we went to Stanley's sports bar with my parents at Logitech Ice rink and watched the game there. I got bit on the head by Sharkie the mascot so I'll post that pic when I upload everything like I have been promising to do.
I'm going into the office for a few hours today to do some cleaning and organizing. I just can't stand it anymore and I hate that our patients can see so much of the front desk. yuck. Watch out dirt....here comes Dr. Lisa! =)
We are going to Cheri's for dinner tonight so that should be fun to see the fab gang. I'm going to try to stop by Bee's today before I go over to Cheri's to marvel at her new chairs and just hang out for a bit like urban chic girls like us do.
Tomorrow night we are going to the Shark's game at the Tank. Good luck to us. I will have a bleeding ulcer before this series is through. Grrrrr.

Anxiety times 10

In another 5 minutes, we will know who has won the overtime between San Jose and Edmonton. I really hate these tight games. It makes me have serious anxiety. My poor tired body can't take it. Eeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!

Work is going really well. I've started adjusting more and more and I'm enjoying it. I'm going to Dallas next week for a seminar so that should be fun. I'm going to make use of the pool I'm sure, and work on my tan for Robin's wedding during the down time.

Only 3 more minutes to go. i can't take this any more.

WE WIN!

Yes, in case you haven't heard, the Sharks won over the Edmonton Oilers tonight. It was an amazing game. The tank was rocking and we have new playoff towels to add to our collection. So much fun. I will put up some pictures tomorow when I upload everything to my computer. We're going to the game tomorrow night as well, so I'm sure there will be more pictures then.

This weekend was a little bit of a bust for me. I had to go to a seminar which was okay. I learned some new cool stuff but it was a little too far out for me. However it's always important to try to be as open minded as possible and just take whatever you can from situations like that.

It's now 10pm and once the laundry comes out of the dryer, I will be going to sleep. I managed to get all my work comp cases done tonight so I can have a bit of a sleep in in the AM. Yes, 7:30 perhaps...=)

For B

MSN video of Dave Matthews if you scroll down....

Here comes the sun..

So the weather has finally turned around and we are now blessed with our sweet California weather. Today was so beautiful. They opened a new Starbucks right by our apartment so Tim and I went for a walk down there this morning to get our exercise. Then, I went to Cheri's bridal shower. It was beautiful and the food was really great. It's so exciting to see someone else planning a wedding. It makes me want to get married again! =)
We sat outside to eat and while I put on sunscreen, I missed a few parts on the arms so I'm a little patchy. I think that tomorrow I should be able to put on the old bikini and lay outside. I have to start tanning now for Robin's wedding in September. Although, I have to be careful to avoid strap tan lines because our dresses have little spaghetti straps so....at least I have my bra get up from my wedding that I can wear. We all know how much support the cans need. =) Plus, since I started working I've lost 6 pounds so I feel even better with the cute Target bathing suits I have.
Tomorrow Bee and I are going to see David Sedaris. I'm so excited to see him. I love his work and I'm looking forward to seeing him in person. If you've never heard of him, check out his books on amazon.
And finally, Tim and I watched Capote today. All that's left now is Good Night and Good Luck and Munich in my Oscar viewing. I'm not sure if I'm going to watch Munich though. It doesn't really seem like my kind of film. Capote was really good though. Philip Seymour Hoffman totally deserved to win the Oscar. He was fantastic. This was a better movie than Crash and Brokeback but I can see why Crash won. (B- there were only a few really violent parts that i couldn't watch and I'll tell you when they are if you want to put it in your cue) Anyway, Capote is winning in my personal Oscar race right now.
Time to put after sun lotion on my patchy arms before bed. Peace out.

Disney....as promised

Don't you love Tim in the Nemo hat? People actually buy this stuff and wear it! I love it. Of course you know they take it off as soon as they leave Anaheim. Note the playoff beard. Not the I am a big fan of it, but the Sharks are in the playoffs and we are going on Thursday to the game so I understand.

This trip I decided that I wanted lots of pictures of my family and I as we usually take lots of scenery pics but not a lot of people pics. Tim and my Dad were on photo duty and they did a super job. This is my new smile I'm practing. Note how I'm not showing too much teeth...too much teeth equals Lisa with squinty eyes...yuck.

My dad looks surprised in this picture..but this was just an attempt to get him to smile as he suffers from the Steve Brogden syndrome of not smiling in pictures. You just have to surprise them. That seems to be the key.

Here is Tim and I on California Screamin, about to be shot out of this starting gate like a cannon. I must say, this ride I can only go on once before my churros/coke/other sugary snaks/ mickey shaped ice cream etc starts to rise. Go figure =)

So in the end it was a great trip. We stayed at the Paradise Pier hotel which was really nice and a fun change from the Park Inn that we usually stay in. It's been a long time since I actually stayed at the Disneyland Resort as they call it. The last time was when I was little and Robin got sick when we jumped on the beds and Brian shot little nerf golf balls onto the roof of the building below us. Good times, of course.

It's always a bummer coming home as it's hard to come down from the sugar/Disney high that I get. Actually, we really didnt' do that bad with our eating this time and didn't gorge ourselves on too much crap. The first night I was worried because they cancelled the fireworks due to high winds. So we went to see Fantasmic, this super cool water show where they back project film clips onto a big sheet spray of water and then of course there is fire and fireworks which I always enjoy. On Saturday night, they delayed the fireworks for a bit but then they went on with the show. It was cool because they had a set of fireworks for every Disney ride, including a set for the Electrical Parade which now runs in California Adventure. So, I was happy in the end as I got to see my fireworks and celebrate the 50th anniversary before it ends in 2 weeks. All in all I think the trip was probably the best I've ever had. At least I have our Christmas trip to look forward to! Viva Disney!

Broke...back

Ok boys and girls. I have finally seen Brokeback Mountain. Now I have seen 3 of the Oscar nominated movies...hopefully Capote will soon follow once I return Brokeback to Netflix. So...I give it 2.5 out of 5. Maybe because I didn't see it right when it first was around, but it really wasn't all that great. I think Jake Gynlehallisgolooly did a good job, but I didn't love Heath Ledger..not that hot. Oh well. At least I've finally seen it. I can check it off my list. Of course, I love that it has inspired my new favorite phrase, hense the title of this post. Broke...back!

Tune in later for pics and discussion of Disneyland...I promise.

House of Mouse

Hey all! It's time for a new post. I have peeps in the great white north who are relying on me! =) So, tonight I'll be posting the pics from Disney this weekend and giving an update on everything. Bear with me as I'm slow on the posting...

So tired

Friday is finally here and I'm truly exhausted. I lost all my sleeping/napping time last weekend due to my continuing ed seminar. Therefore, I didn't get a chance to really re-charge the batteries. Then, this week was crazy. We saw 50 people today between 7:30 and 12:00. Wave after wave of people came into the office. I think the bad weather makes people feel worse so they are looking for a little healing time with us. It's great though, to see how many people we are helping. It's amazing to see someone come in barely able to walk and leave in much better shape. I finally am realizing why I got into Chiropractic. It was always the standard answer in school.."because I want to help people and make them feel better". But I think that we had no idea what was in store for us in the future. My experiences now are so real. These are real people who's lives are devastated by pain, and our office is their only refuge. Now that may sound over-dramatic, and I would have agreed with that in school. I just thought it would be cool to be a doctor and get to treat people. But now that I am actually in a successful practice, I am seeing how awesome things can be. It really is a great feeling at the end of the day to be able to say that today, I did something that made a difference in someone's life.

Moving on, I was very productive tonight and paid a lot of bills online and filed away all my old bills that have been sitting in a pile in my cupboard. I did all this while Tim and I watched the Lizzie McGuire movie. Yes, yes...ha ha. However, I do enjoy the Disney as you all know, and it was a cute movie. Plus, it was that or Herbie: Fully Loaded and I didn't think that I could handle and Hohan this evening.

Well, I think it's time for bed. Hopefully, I'll be able to sleep in a bit in the morning (that's only in tha mornin!). Time to work off that sleep debt. Here we go...

Lok at Number 16

Gawker Stalker
That bitch...I bet she was forcing him to drink...Ha Ha! I love him...Hate her.

Add this to the addiction list

Tab Energy
So this drink can be added to my addiction list. I have to say that I love the taste....it's truly addictive and maybe outrageous...truly, truly, truly outrageous...and sidebar...where is Rainbow Brite? She could totally make a comeback right now. All things old are new again. New GI Joe, new Ninja Turtles. I'm sure Hasbro or whoever could pimp her out for the new millenium. Man, I loved her.

On another note, my life is so busy right now. The practice I work in is thriving and we are seeing tons of people. Then, I come home at night and work on my work comp job until bedtime. I just keep reminding myself that it's great to have the extra money so that I can do fun things and be spontaneous...like deciding to go to Sundance with Bee next year. Maybe we'll try on some more Jimmy Choos in the swag rooms while we stalk Matthew Perry. Yum. Time for another Tab Energy.

Good times, Good times

I didn't post the pic below at the time, but I love this one of Eric and Tim. Those of you who know me well can attest to my obsession with new words...like "Brokeback". Brokeback indeed...=) I actually think that Bianca took this picture because I was quite tipsy from the libations that evening and doubt that I had a steady hand!

So anyway, this weekend has been great so far. We went to see Bob Saget again on Friday night. That guy is so freakin funny. I don't know if it's sick or not but I also think he's kinda cute. Hmmm.. Anyway, he was great and we had a nice dinner there as well.

Bianca and Tim and I went to see Inside Man at the movies today. It was a good thriller..well written and keeps you guessing to the end. Then Bianca and I went to Target and had a very successful shopping trip. After that, we went to Nordstrom Rack to peruse the merchandise. We had a good time trying on all the 5 inch heel designer shoes for 300 bucks. At one point (the highlight really), this woman in the corner by the shoes let out a fart so loud! She ran away but Bianca and I totally saw her and almost killed ourselves laughing while falling off our stilletto heels. =) It wasn't just a little thhp fart....it was a full on loud ass butt rumber fart that had a trail off ending. I love it! Anyway, I had been drinking that new TAB energy drink (love it by the way) so I think I was a little drunk/high on all that energy stuff which made me laugh even harder. I swear, moments like that are so classic.
The weekend is halfway over and I feel like I still have so much to do. Tim has been playing Oblivion along with half of the gaming world, so I'm sure I'll get some time tomorrow to get all my stuff done. Seacrest, Out!

I have OCD

I'm obsessed. When I get on a kick of something, I can't control myself. Right now I am watching Deal or No Deal on NBC. I actually yelled at the person playing. She totally duffed it up! I bet she's going to get a terrible deal from the banker now. (I know, it's sad) Let me now sum up the rest of the things I am currently obsessed with:
1) "Unwritten" by Natasha Beddingfield
2) 8th and Ocean on MTV
3) Allure/Glamour/Real Simple magazines
4) Squirrels and their abnormally large balls ( I'm sick, I know)
5) Chocolate Easter Eggs by Cadbury with the crispy outer shell and yummy choco inside
6) Anything at Target
7) Online Bill Pay with Bank of America
8) Making lists

I think I need therapy...hmmm

Boo sharks

Tim and I went to the sharks game today. It was an odd game because they played not very well for the first period but then came back. Unfortunately, they lost in a shoot out. Close games like that make me nervous....I have anxiety when it comes down to the end. Oh well. At least we had yummy hot dogs and I got a cool long sleeved T to wear to future games.
Tim and I are going to settle down now and watch some netflix. I'm not sure what we have but I'm sure it'll be good. In terms of new movies, I really want to go see V for Vendetta but I know it's super violent. However, everyone so far has said it is a super movie and a great commentary on the way things could be with the Bush administration. Plus I love Natalie Portman and Hugo Weaving so I think this will have to be a movie that I just go to knowing that I'll have to turn away at some parts...
Anyway, I also have a bunch of work I have to get to. Peace out.

I love Wednesdays (and juice)!

Wednesday's are fun for me. I work from 8:30-10:30 and then from 2:30-7:30. It gives me a nice chance to run errands, clean the house and have a nap. I have 5 or 6 re-exams rescheduled for this evening so I'd better rest up before I go back to work. Actually, the apartment just needs a quick tidy and I'll be good to go.

I need to go to Target and the market. Target has such great clothes right now. I'm really surprised. I haven't had a good browse around there in awhile so I think this weekend it will be time for a browse. I know this can be dangerous for the wallet, but, everyone needs a Target fix on a regular basis. =) I also need my eyebrows doing. You know how you can try to wrangle them yourself....but then it gets to the point when they overtake you? I think I'm there now. I must have them groomed this weekend.

Anyway, nothing much else to report. It's nap time I think. Zzzzzzzzz.

The long and now short of it

Well, the cutting took place on Friday. I have to say that I was very nervous. However, I'm really glad that I did it. Its sooooo much easier to take care of now and it takes about 5 mins to curl it. Yipee for short hair.
Tim and I had a nice weekend. We were bums and ran errands. I love those kinds of weekends. I made an attempt to start watching Walk the Line, however, I had to break off to jet up to Fremont to adjust my mum as she hurt her back. I'm sure I'll get back to the movie soon and then I will add my two cents. (As always)
I'm going in late today to work so I'm going to go out to breakfast with my mum. I love breakfast. If I could go out for a meal, breakfast would always be my choice! Too bad Tim isn't a breakfast person.....well at least we usually go to places that make lunch type food at the same time.
Anyway, it's another crazy rainy day. Drive safe everyone. Seacrest out!

Say Goodbye

Well boys and girls, the time has come for me to part with my long hair. I've decided to finally cut it tomorrow. It's not going to be super short, but several inches will be lopped off. Devotees will remember (That's for you B) that I've had long hair for awhile now. However, I'm trying to not look so young at work now so I think a haircut is in order. People can be a little wary of a doctor who is half their age and looks about 18. =) So....the next time you all see me I will be a few strands lighter but hopefully looking a few years older! Til then...