Bad Hair Day? I WIN!!!

Where oh where to begin...

Ok, so you know when you think you're having a bad hair day? Well, I have the grand daddy of them all today! I went to my hair stylist last night for my regular appointment and decided to do a little something different for summer. I have had my hair just dark brown with blonde highlights for a while now. I decided to let her add bright (primary) red highlights (1 per side) for a little something different. Now, I work in an office and can't be too extreme but I thought even a bright red was ok seeing as red is a natural hair color. Well, my stylist then mentioned that I should add a pop of color to the underside of my hair for when I put my hair up. I thought, sure, a little red pop underneath would be cool. Well, here's what I got...(these photos should explain why I'm going back in for another hair appointment tonight RIGHT after work.

WAIT! Don't adjust your computer monitors...your eyes are not deceiving you...my hair has fuchsia highlights with green underneath. ...Makes one want to just ask, 'WHAT WERE YOU THINKING?!?!?!!!!!!"

Sincerely,

Rainbow Bright. UGH!!

HOLY SPRINGER SPANIEL!!!

Any of you who know me also know that I have some sort of power radiating from within which attracts English Springer Spaniels to the point of obsession. Ever since my beloved Sota came into my life in 1997, my life forever changed.

I will never not be a Mommy to an English Springer Spaniel. Unfortunately, my black & white Springer named Sota passed on 3 years ago. But, at that time, we adopted a new little liver & white Springer named Darth (along with a female Basset Hound named Leia.)

We like to also call Darth by a plethera of names such as "Mister Darth-mas" or "Sir Darth's A Lot" or "Bubba" or "Darthie Darth Darth" or simply "Darth-mas" and sometimes "Mister Whiskers." I imagine I was a Springer in a former life...something must explain it. Just ask my husband Mike or my best friend Cindi and they'll tell you...Darth only has his "dog smile" when Mommy is around. Both Cindi and Mike claim "the smile" disappears the second I am out of Darth's sight. I have yet to see this for myself, but I'm not calling them liars. ;-)

Now that you may have a better understanding for this breed, on to a funny little story for today's chuckle. Darth gets all upset when we get laundry out of the dryer and dump it on the bed. He knows I don't like him to get up and walk all over the clean laundry when I am trying to get it all turned right side out and put away. So, he'll try to jump in the smallest opening on the bed (mind you he's 52 pounds) and he just sneaks up there and tries to lay real still as if we won't notice he's there. So, Mike started polietely tormenting Darth to see what all he could get away with. Now...it's turned into "their thing." Every week when we are laying the laundry from the dryer onto the bed, Darth sneaks up to lay down, and Mike places a sock across Darth's head. Darth just lays there and takes it. It's as if the sock on his head is 'payment' for being allowed on the bed during laundry time. It's flippin' hilarious! See for yourself:

As more funny Springer Stories come to mind, I'll share them here so stay tuned...

http://www.springerrescue.org/

Sponsor - March for Babies!

I hope that you will all consider donating even the smallest amount to this wonderful cause. This photo is Julia, my friend Rhonda's little niece who most unfortunately had a very short time on this earth. Please help to give what you can, even $5, $10, or more...it ALL helps.

Cost of Living

Ok, so for any of you that may be job hunting and are also open to the possibility of relocation for that next career advancing move, this is for you...


1. I live in quaint little Dayton, Ohio. Here's the city skyline:

2. This is Los Angeles, CA. Here's a portion of the city skyline:

NOTE: LA is much larger AND more expensive than Dayton, Ohio.

2. This is New York, NY. Here's a portion of the city skyline:

NOTE: NYC is much larger AND more expensive than Dayton, Ohio.

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That being said, the majority of potential Fashion jobs I have to considerare located in either NYC or LA. This being said, to relocate in today's housing market from the Midwest to either of these locations would take the minimum of a 50% raise in salary. The cost of living in these areas is between 50% aned 100% higher than that in Ohio. (Refer to: http://swz.salary.com/costoflivingwizard/layoutscripts/coll_start.asp ) I can't even consider a major relocation because that would mean leaving my husband and the dogs behind until we could sell our house while I live off somewhere else in a hotel for months or even years. What is one to do?!?!! And why do these big city companies think that Midwestern folks are cheap and will accept job offers at 10% above their present midwestern salary to move to a big location where in all actuality the $$ situation would put one at a significantly lower standard of living than one has presently. YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR...and if that means you want a hard dedicated worker...then give up the monies homies!

Hey Turkey!!

I had the MOST delicious turkey sandwich...so good that I am feeling the need to blog about it. I went to City Barbeque yesterday and had the most scrumptious turkey sandwich I've ever tasted.

You Ohioans who haven't experienced this place have GOT to check it out. I know they are in Toledo, Columbus, Dayton, and Cincinnati. The Mac n Cheese is also to die for. But man, this turkey was the most moist flavorful turkey. For those of you who love the big turkey legs you get at the Renassance Faires, well, the flavor is similar but even more moist and tender. *sigh* That's really all there is to tell...you gotta experience it for yourself!

(http://cityqbbq.com/)

Have a great day my friends!!

Chica Pants

"You'll Shoot Your Eye Out"

I am beyond frustration! I am a Textile/Color/Product Development Specialist with more than a decade of experience in the Fashion Industry. One would be inclined to believe that would make one a viable candidate for many positions. I haven't been able to figure out for the life of me why next to no one in specifically the apparel market will even entertain the idea that I may be a perfect candidate for their organization. I have the necessary skills, experience, and vision to be a positive addition to these companies, but time and again I hear the same ole thing..."You are perfect for this position...BUT...we need someone in the Apparel Industry." UGH! It's a lot like the "You'll Shoot Your Eye Out" line from 'A Christmas Story.'

Just call me Ralphie!

WELCOME TO MY MIND

Hello Friends ~

I just thought I'd join the blogging age. (Cindi did dang it so I gotta...) :-P

Anyway, I really don't have a ton of reasons for setting up this blog besides it's here for when I need to rant. So, if you want to submit yourself to my *mega coolness*, just check me out here.



Well... since I'm here and writing anyway, I will start off officially by sharing that today, 3/28/08 is the 6 year anniversary of my father's passing. I miss him more than I can even begin to write. Today pretty much sucks is my point. For all of you who still have your father in their life...do me a personal favor and be sure to call and tell him that you love him. I'd give anything to have the chance to say that to my dad even just one more time.


*Peace out!*
-C-