Curated By Shelley

So...I turned out the lights last night around 11:30pm. At that point neither Joey nor Zella had made an appearance out from underneath the bed. Joey did get close enough to the edge for a while that I was able to pet him and he loved every minute of it. So lights go out...and all the sudden Mr. Joey is purring up a storm. Then the purrs start moving and I realize he's ventured out from underneath the bed. Then he turns to full on meowing. And we proceed this way until about 5am. Now about 2am after Joey jumped up onto the bed on his own Miss Zella decided it was worth a try for her to do the same. And all the sudden I'm laying on the bed in the dark with TWO cat's climbing all over me in an effort to get up on either nightstand. Joey proceeded to knock ALL 6 pillows off his nightstand (and then run for cover as this terrified him) and Zella jumped off hers straight into the litterbox where she proceeded to kick up kitty litter everywhere! Zella headed ba...

Meet Joey (on the right) and Zella (on the left). I'll post more pictures once I coax them out from under the bed!

This is the dress I bought (in these colors too because they didn't have the other combination I wanted). I got those shoes too...they're the strappy sandels in the light blue (cornflower) color. I also bought the little silk clutch in the cornflower...and instead of a bow I bought the cornflower silk flower to put their. Plus the flower actual comes with a pin and a clip in case you want to clip it into your hair! Super cute! I figured I might look for some pretty cornflower colored yarn and knit up a little wrap or shrug to go with it in case it gets cool since that wedding is on a yacht in Newport Harbor. BTW...the shoes are actually pretty comfortable too! I was a little nervous but they're nice!

Okay...so those of you who know me know that when I really love something I talk lots about it....well I've recently discovered two great things and want to share!!! The first is the "celebrations" collection from Ann Taylor. Its a whole line of dresses, suits, separates and accessories in the same colors that are all coordinatated to match. You can actually pick from their web site to see head to toe looks and customize a dress. I had read about this in a magazine a few months back but had yet to see one of the few stores that have it yet...so I went online. I liked it so much I actually ordered (way ahead of time I might add) my outfit for a friends wedding this summer. It arrived today and I LOVE how all of it looks together! I'll be the prettiest girl at the wedding...after the bride of course! Anyway, check it out at www.anntaylor.com The other amazing thing I've found is the Mr. Clean magic eraser. Now this has been out a while..but living in an...

How upset I am right now....tickle me elmo's batteries died (and how weird that it just happened to mom's over the holidays) and I don't have ANY AA batteries charged!!! I'm devistated! oh battery charger please hurry!!!! and yes..I know what you're thinking...at 28 years old I have a tickle me elmo...actually...I have TWO! One of the original's bought off ebay who has traveld the carribean with me...and one of the newer ones released only like 4 years ago.

working appliances finally!!!! doing my OWN laundry in my OWN washing machine!!! YEAH!

Figures Contra Costa County would call me for jury duty AFTER I move out of California! I better hurry up and get a utility bill at this address so can send them proof that I no longer live in CA!

Going to post pictures of the snowfall here in Harrisburg......but it must have been warm here today (who knows I was in Philly) because more than half the snow is melted! I can see like 60% of my lawn again! Not that I'm complaining mind you....its melting so fast it hasn't had time to get all nasty and slushy which I HATE!

I woke up to 6 inches of snow this morning...and its STILL snowing. Just spent the last 45 minutes shoveling my driveway. I figured even though its still snowing it would be easier to do it now and then have less to do later. I think my next major purchase will be a snow blower!

So both my fridge and washer (brand new) need to be replaced. The new fridge came today but I can't get the washer until next week Saturday because I scheduled meetings all week. AND I bought two refurbished tivo's from tivo and NEITHER of them is working either! And the tivo discussion boards have only a handful of references to this problem and none of them include the solution. And I've been on the phone with the tivo people for almost an hour already!!!!!!!!!

The movers came today to deliver my stuff but I won't get my cable/internet hooked up til Friday. I'll post more then! Having to pick up wi-fi whereever I can to keep up with work stuff and not a lot of time for other stuff!

YIPPEE!!!!!!!!!! Painting the guest room tonight for all you visitors!!!! Pictures to come!

Alas another week has passed...and WHAT a week its been! Tuesday I traveled from Harrisburg down to Baltimore for a meeting the rest of the week. A meeting with no cell phone or laptop usage allowed during session....which was quite a pain considering I'm still shuffling the movers, appliance delivery's, final inspection & closing times, etc. Meeting was great...a good chance to bond with all of my coworkers and a GREAT hotel! Wednesday we got a special tour of the Baltimore Raven's stadium (MB&T I think its called). Thursday the Baltimore Aquarium opened up JUST for our group. We had the whole place to explore plus a nice dinner. Then we all went over to the ESPN Sports Zone - and then some of us continued onto some Piano Bar. Despite the long night of drinking I was doing great until one particular coworker of mine showed up. We'll call him "B". B and I actually go WAY back...we went to college together....started our same jobs at th...