December 30


Construction near Providence. The warning sign actually tells you not to look into the welding light. Hmmm.

Today I learned Costco pharmacy finally got pagers so you can walk about the store while waiting for your prescription.

December 29


This would be my living room right now... washer and dryer along with the new water heater tank just hanging out.

Today I learned Lynnwood as a city turned 50 this year.

December 28


No... NEMO isn't leaking. That would be water from my water heater that burst. Went down into Sharon's bathroom and all the way into the garage. Ouch, this isn't going to be fun.

Today I learned when you order flowers from a florist, you can specify 'feline friendly' if the recipient has cats, that way they don't add any harmful plants to your arrangement.

December 27


Worked on my bike a bit today. Got it to the point where I could kick it over without struggling with it. Yay!

Today I learned how to take off and clean a carburetor on a motorcycle.

December 26


Ooh, using my new popcorn maker! YUM!

Today I learned there's a difference between gourmet popcorn kernels and regular.

December 25


Ahhh... Christmas morning. Great breakfast, opening of presents... and of course the nap after all the commotion.

Today I learned what crab mushroom egg rolls taste like.

December 24


This guy was passed OUT in the store... I'm hoping he got his holiday shopping done before he took a nap in the furniture isle.

Today I learned shopping on Christmas eve isn't too terrible.

December 23


I see what you did there....

Today I learned the cakes at Albertson's are REALLY rich and too sweet.

December 22


All the cards I got this year... wow, so much of a difference than last year!

Today I learned green pen on a red envelope is really hard for the post office to read.

December 21


Hike back down... so beautiful!!!

Today I learned how to pack my sleeping pad even smaller.

December 20


Snowshoeing hike... gradual hill going up the entire way... hmmmmmm.

Today I learned Ashford doesn't really have good grocery stores.

December 19


Beautiful Koi fish

Today I learned birds can still attack fish even 6 feet deep in the water.

December 18


Dinner, shopping, bowling... great night.

Today I learned it is possible to bowl in high heels.

December 17


Birthday dinner with friends :o)

Today I learned how to update RAW settings in photoshop.

December 16


Kailey decided to follow me everywhere this morning... even to the bathroom while I was getting ready for work. Cute.

Today I learned what reactive arthritis is.

December 15


Last day of class for this quarter... oh how I will miss you, snack table.

Today I learned advantages and disadvantages of multi-process applications like Google Chrome.

December 14


Even Santa eats at the food court every now and then

Today I learned if you're out in the African bush and a lion comes up to attack, you should make one sudden and loud noise... that normally scares them off enough that they won't bother you.

December 13


Kailey... proving she could fit in the box.

Today I learned shark teeth are so sharp that you don't feel it when they bite into you.

December 12


The beginning of Salted caramel apple cider cookies.... new recipe, oh so good! (But what cookie is bad when it has melted caramel in the middle? Um, none)

Today I learned they make cookie sheets as big as your average oven... sweet, more cookies baked in one session!

December 11


Beautiful sunrise as the moon was going down.

Today I learned measurements only work when you plan for a body to be lifting said item up stairs.

December 10


Frozen fountain at REI

Today I learned they make glittery gloves that conduct heat for your hands to stay warm.

December 9


Shhh.... keep it down you!

Today I learned a female guinea pigs hip bones fuse together at 9 months old so if they get pregnant after that, they need surgery to deliver the babies. If no surgery, they will die trying to give birth.

December 8


Tape marks, seeing how big of a new fridge I can get.

Today I learned how to write php code.

December 7


Beautiful sunset tonight!

Today I learned people are rude enough to steal ¢99 faucet covers.

December 6


Seahawks game... won against the 49ers.

Today I learned when a season ticket holder gives two sets of tickets out to different people they get written up. HA.

December 5


Winterfest down at the Seattle Center... fun!

Today I learned robots and spaceships are in this year for kids.

December 4


Its getting to look a lot like Christmas...

Today I learned if you turn up the thermostat when the pilot light is out, it makes it colder. Duh people!!!!

December 3


Bad picture... but he's creepy.

Today I learned open back dress shoes are hard to find in winter.

December 2


Party cup for my water at the bowling alley tonight.. awesome!

Today I learned more people are sending holiday e-cards because of the recession.

December 1


The view from class.

Today I learned a long island ice tea has 780 calories in it. Wow.

November 30


Kailey just hanging out under the tree.

Today I learned an Aloha Pineapple smoothie at Jamba Juice has more sugar than a banana split at Baskin Robbins.

November 29


Great sky tonight!

Today I learned they make Mounds coconut shavings that you can buy separately (for cookies or any other baking goods)

November 28


Kailey taking a nap in her tunnel

Today I learned about New York's tunnel #3. Its supposed to be completed in 2020... which means they will have been working on it for 50 years. Crazy.

November 27


This lovely outfit was on sale.... no, I didn't buy it.

Today I learned midnight sales doesn't necessarily mean they open at midnight. Odd.

November 26


Happy Thanksgiving!

Today I learned facts about the Macy's Day Parade... like it started in 1924, and only once did Santa not end the parade.

November 25


Beautiful sunrise this morning!

Today I learned red-light cameras increase accidents.

November 24


NEMO turned 60 :o)

Today I learned that 30% of airline baggage scales are off.

November 23


Dentist... ick.

Today I learned the dentist can now get a video exam of my teeth... weird.