Pink Chihuahua Princess

Since My Last Post...

2009-09-05T23:51:00.002-05:00

1. Hubby and I spent a week in Boston
2. and a week in NYC
3. hubby was told he'd lose his job if he didn't remove is Kippah
4. I was named one of my city's top 40 people under the age of 40
5. We had Romeo's birthday pawty with a Baksin Robbin's ice cream cake, yum!
6. I've worked like a dog
7. Then realized I had to set limits with my work
8. Lost over 22 pounds
9. started dancing Flamenco (and bought a fushia flamenco skirt) :)
10. won every trial I've done except one
11. danced in several performances
12. and missed blogging! Its hard to get on the computer after being on it all day at work. But, I think of all my blogging friends each day!!

hugs, love and chihuahua kisses

Mitzvah Doggie

2009-05-13T20:28:00.004-05:00

Hey everyone! Tzeitel and Belicia let me post on their blog. Look how cute I look in the little human boy's kippah! Its straight from Israel.

hugs, love and mitzvah chihuahua kisses

Money for Nothin' and Chicks for Free

2009-05-11T20:19:00.003-05:00

For those of you that work, I've decided that we should all work for free. You know, go to work, have bosses take advantage of us, work long hours and do it all for free.

As an attorney, people get really mad, offended and upset if I mention that part of the reason why I do my job is for the money. Like they don't go to their job for the money. Sure, I like to help people but I also like to pay my mortgage and buy my girls outfits. Why, because I have a degree that "helps people" am I supposed to work for nothing? When you think about it, all of our jobs help people in some capacity and most of us get paid for them.

Law school was three years of heinous war crimes. It was horrible. Every second of it. On good days I studied roughly 10 hours per day and that's just for school--not for the bar exam. That's a completely different animal of its own.

As an attorney, my days are filled heatedly read aggressively and not without yelling negotiating with other attorneys because our clients have gotten themselves into some kind of mess. Do I ever take clients for free? Yes! Do I ever comp billable hours. Every month! But, my clients don't go to work without a paycheck. Why should I?

Tonight in ballet some girl looked at me like I was, in fact, a war criminal when I said that the money was part of the reason why I did my job. I mean seriously. A V.E.R.Y. dirty look. I've decided to make it one of my life's missions to deliberately bring it up that I don't want to work for free. Even for those of us that really like our jobs, if we weren't getting paid I doubt we'd spend 40+ hours per week doing it. Sure, we might spend part of that time, but I for sure wouldn't be pulling my 60 hour weeks.

Ugh. I'm so mad.

hugs, love and money grubbing chihuahua kisses

Our birthday pawty!

2009-05-05T10:11:00.003-05:00

Look at our birthday pawty! It was such a wonderful time. Mommy got us these really cool puppy dog cakes made at the Barking Dog Bakery here in OKC. Both of our cakes were peanut butter flavored and we just couldn't eat them fast enough. Of course, we shared some with our brother, Romeo, who just had to pose for a picture with our new bag of food. Jealousy, anyone?

As Mommy posted earlier, we had to delay our pawty one day because I, Belicia, got sick. I'm all better now, though. Good things come to those who wait!

hugs, love and birthday chihuahua kisses

Puppy update

2009-05-02T21:34:00.000-05:00

As Tzeitel's birthday is April 14, and Belicia's is May 1, the girls have a joint party after Belicia's birthday each year. This year, I had the dog bakery in town make each of them their own specialty cake and right before we started to have the party Belicia got sick on the couch. Poor baby! She looks as though she feels so bad. So, party postponed till tomorrow.

Post some pics then.

Hugs, love and chihuahua kisses

Bath time

2009-04-28T16:06:00.002-05:00

My long hair makes me especially vulnerable to

mesiness, so I had to get a bath the other night. I'm so pretty and fluffy now. Although I hate baths, I love to be wrapped up in a bath towel after I'm all clean. Its so warm and snuggly in there!

hugs, love and clean chihuahua kisses

I have a new love!

2009-04-23T17:55:00.003-05:00

The Slim Fast plan. I'm not saying that I'm following it to perfection. I mean, sure, I'd like to drop 10 lbs. (most of us would), but I'm okay with how I look. But, the food is soooo yummy and it is an easy plan to follow. 3 steps:

1. Replace
2. Conbine
3. Dine.

The Rich Chocolate Brownie bars are soooo delicious! I'm talking cupcake kind of good. Its a super fast breakfast that makes me want to eat healthfully for the rest of the day. You guys should try one. Seriously, just go down to your local corner store and get one, or a box. I promise you'll love them if you are a chocolate person!

hugs, love and yummy chihuahua kisses

New Buttons from Goofy Girl!

2009-04-21T21:21:00.002-05:00

Hey everyone, look at my great new graphics on my left sidebar. Goofy Girl designed them for me from her Goofy Girl Designs. They are so perfect, and Belicia just loves them. You can't see my screen for some reason, but its open to my blog and little Belicia is just eating up the cute pictures of herself and her sister, Tzeitel.

I highly recommend Goofy Girl. Her services are fast and awesome. She designed the look on my blog, years ago, for me.

Thanks, Goofy!

Hugs, love and chihuahua kisses

Tonight We're Eating Chamtez Like its 1999!

2009-04-18T20:54:00.004-05:00

Last week we had the teens over for a Pizza & Pesach night. We bought these kosher for Passover pizzas you see here and they were pretty good.

The next night, after the sun set, we ate chametz (yeast/bread) like it was 1999. Hubby went to get my favorite donuts from Dunkin Donuts. I love those ones with the vanilla icing in them that sticks out the top with powdered sugar on the outside of the cake part. Yum!

Then, today at services, one of my teens made me these cupcakes with pink icing. That was so sweet!

Yesterday, Belicia had her little teeth cleaned. She was so sleepy yesterday. But, she's doing much better today! I just love her so much.

You guys should go check out my blog friend Dackel Princess. Her precious doggie is about to become a mother!

hugs, love and chihuahua kisses

Look! I'm famous, if indecisive

2009-04-16T20:40:00.003-05:00

Slice of Pink, a super cool/pink loving/law school chick/Nintendo DS lover, in her infinite wisdom helped me out!

Thanks SOP!

hugs, love and chihuahua kisses

Sushi

2009-04-15T13:24:00.003-05:00

I don't cook. Not at all. I hate it and would rather clean the toilet then cook something. Lately, though, I've been craving sushi and so I decided to make some. I made two rolls and it turned out pretty well. Sushi isn't really cooking, per se, since we have a rice cooker. I schlepped out to the store last night and bought some sushi rice, a cucumber, and fake fish to put in them. Oh, and wasabi, can't forget the spicy goodness. It was yummy!

I got the rolls to wrap around perfectly, but when I went to cut them into pieces they ended up looking like this.

hugs, love and chihuahua kisses

Chag Sameach!

2009-04-13T15:43:00.004-05:00

Happy Passover to one and to all! It has been such an extremely busy few days attending all the Seders and taking care of the puppies. This is hubby and me at our Community Seder in 2008. Here we are again this year. I'm in our dance team's outfit as we did a dance performance special during the Seder.

Now, doesn't Tzeitel look so cute. She keeps losing weight for no clear reason, so the V-E-T has added 1/4 cup of canned dog food to her daily diet. She l.o.v.e.s. it and its a special bonding time for us.

Finally, a peaceful picture of our Havdalah candle last week. Havdalah marks the end of the Shabbat (Sabbath) in the Jewish home. Imagine, our candle being pink. :)

hugs, love and chihuahua kisses

Puppy Ice Cream & Shabbat Party!

2009-04-06T22:33:00.005-05:00

What an exciting weekend! First, our Mommy got us this great doggie fruit ice cream, that also freshens our breath. Of course, we don't have bad breath so we aren't really sure what she could be talking about.

Then, our Mommy and Daddy's congregation had their first service in their new building. It was such a blessing and Mommy's dance team did two dance specials. This is our Mommy dancing in the fast tambourine dance. It was really a great work out and just so fun. Thanks for the pictures, daddy.

hugs, love and chihuahua kisses

My sister cleaning

2009-03-28T11:50:00.003-05:00

This is my sister, Tzeitel, licking me. Even though we're

sisters, mom says she thinks she's my dog mom.

still licking...

and now I'm all clean!

Hugs, love and chihuahua kisses

We all scream for ice cream!

2009-03-25T22:40:00.002-05:00

My sweet little Belicia. Enjoying herself licking the bottom of the barrel from a Braum's vanilla ice cream cup. I love that the ice cream is rolling down her little neck. She was licking the cup on her own and then she just went crazy with it and she got it on her face like you see here.

hugs, love and chihuahua kisses

Look, its me in a collage

2009-03-17T18:09:00.002-05:00

Find me on Polyvore

Isn't this great! I found polyvore today and I really heart it.

hugs, love and chihuahua kisses

Actual Birthday Celebration

2009-03-16T14:50:00.005-05:00

Saturday was the first day that everyone could get together, so that's when we had my birthday celebration. Of course, we had cupcakes, and the coolest thing is that Sam got my precious babies their own cupcake from the dog store here in town.

The pictures of the doggies are of them and their cupcakes. That's hubby and me at Cuppies and Joe, and then a picture of the cupcakes we ate after hitting the cupcake bakery. If you look closely at the picture of the gifts from hubby and family you can see the bright pink cupcakes in the corner of that picture on the cabinet. Isn't Tzeitel cute in her new outfit from Paws Around Town?

hugs, love ad chihuahua princess

Haman...BOO!!!!

2009-03-12T21:56:00.003-05:00

Tuesday night our congregation had our annual Purim Spiel (play). This year I directed the play and wrote part of the script. We alternate every year with the entire congregation being the cast and the youth group making up the cast. My hubby and I are the youth leaders and this was the youth's year.

The teens were so wonderful and really made the characters come to life. Since it is a cultural tradition to dress up in a costume on Purim, I went as a Princess (imagine that!). I had to look nice since I directed the play, but I made a really cool mask by hot gluing fushia paper flowers to it and I wore my pink princess crown I bought just for the occasion. The flowers had rhinestones in the center as well. Totally Pink Chihuahua Princess! Chag Sameach!

Hugs, love and chihuahua kisses

Birthday Fun!

2009-03-03T09:47:00.005-06:00

Yesterday my friend Sarah and I went with our husbands to eat lunch at Souper Salad. She, being the wonderful and ever most thoughtful friend that she is got me Hello, Cupcake! for my birthday.

Its wonderful and even has a chihuahua cupcake!

Sarah is always such a thoughtful friend and she has such a strength in that area! We always have so much fun when we are together, and I wish we lived closer to one another.

hugs, love and chihuahua birthday kisses

Valentines Day & Sleepy Puppies

2009-03-01T18:32:00.003-06:00

On Valentines day (my favorite, non-Jewish holiday) I played a quartet gig with my friends, and my hubby worked that night as well. When I came home that evening, I saw two gift sacks outside my front door. They were from my wonderful parents and one was for me and the other for the girls. The girls got treats and I got a box of candies with "Princess" written on the box.

This next picture is of my girls snuggling. Awww...so precious!

hugs, love and chihuahua kisses

2009-02-25T22:01:00.005-06:00

This is my mood. Some yummy cupcakes. I'm going on a "cupcake date" with my best friend, Courtney, on Friday. I'm excited. I've been working 14 hour days. I love my job right now and am really enjoying the work. It does get very exhausting, though, and for those of you who may not know...I don't do lack of sleep very well. So, it will be nice to just relax and eat my favorite food.

Have you ever met our standard poodle, Romeo? He and the girls get along okay except for one thing. He wants to play and they are too busy being the most precious princesses that they are. They can't help it. They are my baby dolls and they are well aware of it. Here's a picture to help you with scale. He's a 120 lbs. That's some serious poodle.

In other news, my hubby and I are trying to decide where to go on our next trip. Any suggestions?

hugs, love and chihuahua kisses

The Doggies have Moved!

2009-02-24T09:17:00.004-06:00

Recently, my sweet hubby and I purchased our fist home. Its a really cute historic home, built in 1947, and in a great neighborhood with lots of character and personality. As you can see, its two story and its just perfect. It has hardwood floors and even a "man cave" for Sam.

I'm also posting a picture of the girls in the outfits they got for their birthdays. Isn't Belicia cute when she smiles for the camers?! Next, is my baby Belicia at her last birthday pawty. Finally, a pic of my hubby and me last year at our Passover Seder.

hugs, love and chihuahua kisses

Twitter-ific

2009-02-22T19:44:00.000-06:00

Follow me on Twitter.

Hugs & chihuahua kisses.

Cupcakes

2009-02-22T00:38:00.002-06:00

Helloooo blog world! I went to a sweet little place in OKC that is a cupcake shop on Friday with my best friend. Its called Sara Sara Cupcakes. I got the vanilla vanilla cupcake (white cake with vanilla icing) and brought home a key lime pie cupcake for my hubby. My friend got the pineapple upside down cupake and took home a count rockula for her sweetie.

Yummy!

Life Update...

2008-07-09T20:33:00.002-05:00

I'm always so amazed at how long its been since I last blogged. After my last post I got really busy trying to get all my work done at the office so that I could attend the Messiah Conference that the counter at the top of the blog was counting down for. Then, when we all got to Messiah, a very dear friend of mine drowned while river rafting with my husband and some other friends.

Its been so terribly traumatic. We returned to town on Monday night and the funeral and celebration of life services were yesterday. I still feel as if my head is spinning and I still keep thinking our friend is alive.

I have some cute pics of the puppies I hope to put up soon. I hope you guys are doing well!

hugs, love and chihuahua kisses

Peek-a-boo...I see you!

2008-05-23T09:19:00.002-05:00

Do any of you guys remember when I cut my eye? Well, when that happened the Dr. told me that it was always a possibility that my eyes could get too dry in the night and my eyelid could lift off the entire surface area of the wound on my cornea when I open them. Well, Tuesday night I accidentally slept in my contacts. When I woke up in the morning they were uncomfortable so I took them out.

In the eye that was injured, the contact took the surface area of the wound on my cornea with it. OUCH! I was screaming and bawling!! My husband took off work and rushed me to the eye goo-roo's in Oklahoma City and called the Judge's bailiff to cancel my trial I had scheduled for Wednesday. This morning I'm feeling about 85% better, and I'm so excited!

What have you guys been up to?

hugs, love and chihuahua kisses

Things I'm Just to Lazy to Do

2008-05-19T11:15:00.006-05:00

People seem to have a lot of energy. Maybe that's because they aren't attorneys, or maybe its because I work around 8 kajillion hours per week. Whatever. So I've decided to make a list of things that I hear about a lot of people doing, but I have no current plan to do them.

1. Write a book. I'm sure that I have a lot of things to say that people would find book worthy, but I'm not feeling it.

2. climbing. I keep hearing all these stories about people that go repelling and climb all these rocks, etc. I don't care to. Its not really the danger that gets in my way...its the effort...again.

3. cleaning out the closet. Here's the thing about this, people. My house is spotless, expect my beautiful walk-in closet. Its messy. I just shut the door when people come over. Its that easy. I don't really sit around in the middle of my incredibly busy, crazy and hectic work day and think about my messy closet. I just don't. Therefore, I don't ever get a bee in my bonnet to clean it.

4. There are more things, but I'm just too lazy to write them down. haha

What are you guys to lazy to do?

hugs, love and chihuahua kisses

The Comic Book Helper

2008-05-08T13:27:00.003-05:00

On mornings when we have the kids...things are very busy around here. Four people trying to get around for school and work gets things going quite quickly. My husband's youngest is just too little to reach the table so I geniously put a phone book in his chair several weeks ago. Suddenly, I am the smartest Imah to ever live. Anyway, a few days ago husband was in the shower and I'm sitting in the living room typing a pleading and youngest starts shouting:

Boy: Daddy!!!!!

Me: Daddy is in the shower. What do you need?

Boy: I can't find my comic book.

Me: Your what?

Boy: My comic book.

Me: I don't know anything about a comic book. Go ask daddy.

Boy: (shouting through the door) Daddy!!! Have you seen my comic book?

Husband: No. Go ask Imah (that's me).

Boy: I already did. I guess I'll just sit on my feet.

He then went into the dining room and started to climb into his chair. It hit me. The "comic book" is the telephone book I put in his chair. It had been moved.
I found it, placed it in the chair, and was once again elevated to my status as smartest Imah, ever.

hugs, love and chihuahua kisses

Friday Fill-In

2008-04-25T11:37:00.003-05:00

You can play, here!

1. When I fell in love I was so happy!

2. I'm hot when the flowers bloom and it heats up outside!

3. Oh no! The internet connection is down, darn, it means I can't work.

4. Real World is the craziest tv show ever.

5. Cheese and fruit make a great meal!

6. I could never plant a garden.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to Shabbat dinner, tomorrow my plans include a friend's bridal shower and our Congregational Seder and Sunday, I want to make it to my dance performance ontime!

hugs, love and chihuahua kisses

The best 9th doggie birthday...ever!

2008-04-22T20:19:00.005-05:00

The birthday pawty was spectacular. I was over the Pink Plague enough that I was at least able to enjoy it and take some cute pictures. We were planning a big pawty with my best friend's dog, my MIL's dog and my mom's three dogs, but because of the Pink Plague it was just my girls and Romeo. The vanilla ice cream was a big hit, and you can see the blanket that Tzeitel got.

hugs, love and chihuahua kisses

2008-04-18T10:35:00.002-05:00

You can play too, here!

1. The last time I lost my temper I was at the dog park!
2. Cleaning for Passover is what I'm fed up with!
3. The next book I'd like to read is the Bible.
4. Tomorrow night's seder is what I'm looking forward to.
5. If you can't get rid of the skeleton[s] in your closet, you need to be a good secret keeper!
6. The best thing I got in the mail recently was money from clients paying their bills.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to Shabbat dinner, tomorrow my plans include services and Sunday, I want to sleep!

hugs, love and chihuahua kisses

The Pink Plague!

2008-04-14T09:38:00.002-05:00

Its here ya'll. The pink plague with its stuffy nose, achy body and sore throat. What? I still have to go to work today since I'm self-employed? Yuck!!!

I hope you guys are feeling better than I am!

Today is my baby Tzeitel's 9th birthday! I'll post some pics of tonights pawty later.

hugs, love and chihuahua kisses

Friday Fill-in

2008-04-11T12:06:00.004-05:00

Join in the fun, here.

1. I love springtime in my house.

2. Eggs and peanut butter are foods I love to eat for breakfast.

3. It seems I'm always searching for my keys.

4. Watching TV with hubbyis a great way to end the day.

5. I think I am usually pretty fabulous!

6. Sweets is what I've been craving lately.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to Shabbat dinner, tomorrow my plans include services and dance practice and Sunday, I want to have Tzeitel's birthday party!

hugs, love and chihuahua kisses

Rubber Ducky...You're the One...

2008-04-09T22:24:00.006-05:00

We all have to take a bath sometimes. Even the most beautiful doggies in the world get dirty. Monday, whew! When I got home from work, my girls smelled...well, lets just say they were less than "fresh." I'm not really sure what happened from that morning at 6:30 a.m. until 4p.m., but things got out of control. I thought I would post how happy Tzeitel looked during her bath. ;P.

You may have to click on the pictures to enlarge them to get the full effect of her delight.

hugs, love and chihuahua kisses

Look at us!

2008-04-08T11:52:00.004-05:00

I lovingly stole this idea from one of my favorite and most fabulous online friends, Janet.

Isn't it cool?! Its from here.

hugs, love and chihuahua kisses

Staying Sane

2008-04-06T14:11:00.004-05:00

Lately, its become very obvious how busy my life is. I am a fervant believer and follower of Yeshua, Jesus, the Messiah. I own a very busy law firm where I wear all the hats, I'm a newlywed and a new step-mom. His kids are very little so they take extra energy.

I'd like to pause here to say that I never said I wasn't happy. I am deliciously thrilled with my life, and its more of a perfect fairy tale than I ever imagined when I was planning it all out with my friends in second grade recess. Notwithstanding, its still busy. So, everyday I do a few things to keep sanity high on my list.

1. Most days I spend quiet time with the Lord.

2. I make hubby a priority. We have a saying around here. I am a believer first, a wife second and a lawyer third. Hubby is my second priority and I'm his second priority. No matter what! I kill myself getting things done and not wasting time when I'm in the office so that nighttime is just ours. Sometimes work happens at night for both of us. But I work very hard to make 5:00p.m. until bedtime his time.

3. I clean. I'm a cleaning fanatic. When I lived in an apartment I was super messy. Having a home that's yours changes all that. I'm cleaning wash boards, using a toothpick around the edges of the cabinets and comet is my new bff. I will say, though, I think I live in the dustiest house in America. This thing makes bunnies overnight!

4. Blogging. I've starting blogging again because it is such a release for me. I've really missed my blogosphere friends and its time in the day that's just mine.

5. I made the purse mine, and mine only. No one can get in it. Not even my precious hubby. Not even the girls. ;) It gives me my own personal space, which those of you with children know is vital and precious.

What do you do to keep sane?

hugs, love and chihuahua kisses

Render unto Caesar what is Caesar's

2008-04-04T11:47:00.002-05:00

That's right kids. Its that time again. Time for taxes, and let me tell you that its that much trickier when you own your own business. In fact, its a nightmare. Which, is basically all my fault because I don't keep up with things very well during the year and so it takes me two or three days to put all my receipts and everything together.

I know, I know...if I just did it little by little during the year I wouldn't have these problems. But, really, I'm so responsible in all areas of my life I have to have an area where I'm kind of a slacker.

hugs, love and chihuahua kisses

The Parisian Jewish Quarter

2008-04-01T21:48:00.000-05:00

Husband and I spent quite a bit of time in the Jewish Quarter after we had finished doing all the touristy stuff in Paris. It was wonderful!!! We bought a Challah cover and plate, and ate the best food of our whole trip to Paris. I think we ate our weight in the Kosher Patisseries.

Look at all that Challah in the picture! It was so delicious! Husband and I shared a loaf even though it wasn't Shabbat. It had sesame seeds on the top of it, which is different than what we are used to back home. The Kosher pizza in Paris is delicious, although we never saw this particular restaurant open.

Finally, see husband pretending that he wrote those Star of David chalkings on the wall? What's funny about that is that the police walked by right after we took that picture and they stared and stared trying to figure out what to do. Luckily they must have been familiar with that area and new the chalkings had been there awhile.

hugs, love and chihuahua kisses

Controlling my tongue

2008-04-01T10:55:00.002-05:00

The Bible says to control your tongue...to speak few words. Well, today, I'm doing just that. Several weeks ago my very lazy sister-in-law informed us that she was tired of her 1.5 year old dog. This dog is hyper, but very cute and precious. He even rings a doorbell with his nose when he needs to go potty. She and her husband wanted to get rid of him because they didn't want to waste their time training him not to run around the house. They do have a 9 month old baby, but he was always very gentle around her.

Anyway, we made it V.E.R.Y. clear we would take the dog and N.O.T. to put him down or anything like that. My mother in law informs me last night that mean dog-killing sister-in-law had her dad take him to the pound last week. Husband and I are distraught. We called this morning first thing and the pound said they only keep the dogs 3 days. Husband is going by just in case.

To make matters worse, we have since found out that another family also offered to take the dog from mean ol' sister-in-law. Its almost as if she wanted to put the dog down. Two different families (that we know of) had offered to take the dog and she still had her dad take him to the pound. I'm just hoping he got adopted, or picked up by one of the no-kill shelters because he was young and cute.

I feel as though I should be mad, but I'm really just hurt and very, very sad. For those of you that have read this blog before the hiatus of falling in love and getting married, you know that I love, love, love dogs.

Please be responsible pet owners, peeps.

hugs, love and chihuahua kisses

Encounter with a Frenchman

2008-03-28T14:23:00.004-05:00

Our last night in Paris the husband and I had been there 9 days. We had eaten at the trendy touristy restaurants and at the delicious hole-in-the-wall restaurants and patisseries. So, he really wanted to try the quick burger. If they have them in America, we don't have them in Oklahoma.

Its kind of like a McDonald's both in price, quality and dining room setup. So, he and I are sitting in a two-seater table facing each other and some drunk man walks in with a sober (or at least semi-sober) friend. The next thing I know the drunk guys is asking us for money in French so he can buy something to eat. Since neither husband nor I speak French, we let him ramble for a few minutes and then husband said, "Sorry, guy. I only speak English." The drunk guy says "you only speak English, well, F*&! you, F*&! you, F*&! you." Husband and I continue eating and ignore him.

The man then gets right up next to my face and starts sticking his tongue out and flapping it and making rude gestures. After about 45 seconds husband has had all he can take and stands up to settle this man to man. (Now, would be a good time to say that many French men are small, and husband is a big man who is very strong). Upon seeing the size of husband the man backed off several feet. As we started to walk toward the door he started coming at husband again. We got out with everything under control though. Whew!

hugs, love and chihuahua kisses

Bonjour! & Mazel Tov!

2008-03-27T10:18:00.002-05:00

Well kids, its official. I am a married lady to the most wonderful, G-d fearing man in the world and I've just returned from a 9 day honeymoon in Paris, France. The wedding was perfect, from start to finish. The honeymoon was great too. Our hotel room had a view of the Eiffel Tower and we even got a free day in London because the airlines messed up our flight. We are still waiting for all the pics from our photographer, but here are a few from friends.

hugs, love and chihuahua kisses

Roomie

2008-03-12T11:04:00.003-05:00

There is a system at my house regarding the laundry. If you need to use the washing machine and someone else's clothes are in it...you put their clothes in the dryer while yours are washing and then put their clothes in a basket so yours can dry.

This system was rudely interrupted this morning at home (which, I've finally almost finished painting the doors red. I just love my new house!)

I noticed a few days ago that the laundry I had done had been placed in a basket for me. It appeared dry. This morning I started folding the laundry before work and the roomie had placed it in the basket W.E.T.

Now, it has to be rewashed. Great. Just the thing I need...more laundry to do. I have a ton of deadlines at work and I'm trying to get those doors finished. I'm getting new cabinet doors in the kitchen soon and those will match the crimson color of the rest of the doors in the house. Yay!

hugs, love, and chihuaha kisses

8 things meme

2007-11-26T16:14:00.001-06:00

My dear blogging friend, Kimmy, tagged me for this meme. As many of you have been interested in my lovely and wonderful man I thought I'd tell you 8 things about us.

1. As I told you in my last statement, like me, he is a Messianic believer. As I am sure most of you have picked up, being Messianic is a huge part of who I am. It is how I view the world and how I identify myself. Its just fabulous to have a man that believes as I do, observes Shabbat with me, and puts up with my house being .
full of Hanukkah junk (i mean...um...decorations) right now.

2. Last week he "borrowed" my car and suprised me by putting an automatic car starter on it. Now, I just press a button from inside my apartment and its all warm and toasty when I go to get in it.

3. He loves my girls, and I love his dog--a huge giant standard poodle.

4. He encourages me to be the best believer, and person, that I can be.

5. We are kind to each other. I think that has to do with the fact that we genuinely love one another.

6. We have so much in common. We love the same movies, TV, music and past times. We even love the same foods. We just laugh the whole time we are together and have such fabulous fun.

7. He drops me texts and calls in the middle of the day just to remind me how much he loves me.

8. Did I mention he's gorgeous???

hugs, love and chihuahua kisses

Absence

2007-11-14T13:45:00.002-06:00

I'm absent from blogging because I am utterly and completely in love. More than ever before. I'm happy, peaceful, and the best I've ever been. He is wonderful, a Messianic believer, and very handsome. He loves chihuahuas, working, and his personality compliments mine very well. Its so wonderful to date someone that shares my moral and religious beliefs! I've dated lots and lots and lots of frogs since the divorce--stay tuned to see if he may be the Prince.

I hope that life is good for all of you too!

hugs, love and chihuahua kisses

I remembered!

2007-09-23T12:32:00.000-05:00

This was the "yeah" I told you guys I forgot in my last post.

Recently I found a mixed CD that my friend and I made about 5 years ago. I hadn't even thought of any of the songs on that CD for, well, 5 years. It was so amazing to me how powerful the songs were to remind me of that time in my life. With each new song the memories just flooded back to me. I know that music is very powerful, but I didn't realize just how much power it really has in allowing us to connect with memories and parts of our lives.

hugs, love and chihuahua kisses

Awww Shucks!!!!

2007-09-20T13:47:00.000-05:00

This morning on my drive in to work I remember thinking..."yeah, that would be an excellent blog post."

So, what's the problem you ask? Well, I can't remember what "yeah" was...

hugs, love and chihuahua kisses

Shabbat Shalom!

2007-09-14T16:53:00.000-05:00

As I am getting ready to leave to go to my sweetie's parent's home for Erev Shabbat complete with challah and yummy food I realized I haven't blogged in a month. Exactly. I hope everything is well with all. I tried to visit many of you today, and am glad to see that you guys are doing well.

hugs, love and chihuahua kisses

The car in front

2007-08-14T22:39:00.001-05:00

Don't you think it would be wonderful if we had a button in our cars we could press when the car in front of us in the traffic is driving stupidly? You know, it'd light up a sign in our back window that said "stay 50 feet away, the car in front of me is being stupid."

Its like the brakelight, turn signal for our century full of overworked, overstressed, and road rage filled folks. Maybe I should invent such a device....hm....

hugs, love and chihuahua kisses

A new week, a new you

2007-08-12T22:48:00.000-05:00

I just wanted to leave a little inspirational thought for you guys.

We never really know who is watching us, listening to us, or copying us. Therefore, whatever you wish for others to see in you, you must always portray.

hugs, love and chihuahua kisses

New Job Idea

2007-08-07T13:08:00.000-05:00

This is my idea for a new job. I think we should all work just two or three days a week. Each work day should consist of only two or three hours of actual work. The rest of the time we should be able to play online or go home if we wish. :)

Happy almost Wednesday to you all.

hugs, love and chihuahua kisses

Single People

2007-07-31T15:09:00.000-05:00

Do you ever notice that people feel sorry for you when you are single? Quite frankly, except for needing some sunscreen on my back this past weekend I can't think of a time since I've been divorced that the thought "I wish I had a guy here" has really entered my mind.

My singledom has been a wonderful opportunity to "find myself" again, not raise bratty children, and reconnect with some fabulous girlfriends. But, I have realized that people don't quite see it my way.

Little Jewish mothers are constantly "hooking" me up with their sons and telling me stories about how hard it was for them when they were single. When did the phrase "my better half" move from a compliment to literally mean we are only half a person when we are single?

Not that I don't like going on dates with nice messianic men, but I'm not half a person and I'm not lonely.

Plus, they have sunscreen in spraycans now. :)

hugs, love and chihuahua kisses

European Music Tour Pics

2007-07-20T15:19:00.000-05:00

Happy Anniversary to Me!!!

2007-07-19T13:25:00.000-05:00

Today is the one year anniversary of opening my law office. Yay! We had a big celebration at lunch.

God has truly blessed me the growth of my firm, and I give Him all the glory.

Europe was wonderful and I am planning on sharing pictures with you all soon.

hugs, love and chihuahua kisses

4th of July!

2007-07-05T16:31:00.000-05:00

My family celebrated the 4th early this year...on the 3rd. We all came down after work and had a wonderfully grand time. My parents brought their usual Albertson's cake (their icing is the best!) and then my cousin and her husband lit fireworks for about an hour. We're talking real fireworks. They spent a lot of money and the family had a wonderful time.

I'm not sure if you can tell from the picture, but that is a trailer out in the middle of the pasture that some of the small fireworks are being shot from. You know you're from Oklahoma when this seems normal to you. :)

I'm leaving for Europe tomorrow at 7a.m. YAY!

hugs, love and chihuahua kisses

p.s. I have updated my goals, books, etc. on my sidebar.

Condoms, Wal-Mart, Babies oh My!

2007-07-01T10:22:00.000-05:00

Yesterday after services I went by a local Wal-Mart to pick up a few last minute things for my trip. I'm bringing full bottles of most things since I'm going to be gone almost two weeks. Travel size things are just too small. So, I'm leaving the deoderant aisle and heading toward the contact solution aisle. To get to contacts, you have to go by condoms.

There is a young man, about my age VERY intently studying the condoms. I'm thinking, somebody is preparing for a wild Saturday night out. Then I see his daughter. I'd say she was about 2 or 3. She was just sitting right there looking just as intently at the condoms with him.

Now, I know a 2-3 yr old doesn't know about condoms. But, it was a very funny sight to see him checking them out so seriously with his sweet and innocent little girl right there.

hugs, love and chihuahua kisses

Happy Thursday!

2007-06-28T12:46:00.000-05:00

Its almost the end of the week. Man, its gone by quickly. Today I just keep thinking about those people who never really can be satisfied with everyone else's life. For example, most people I come in contact with everyday are really concerned that I'm single. Many people are also really concerned that I don't own my own home. *GASP*, I'm 27 and I still rent! I've also noticed that people are V.E.R.Y. concerned about my dogs.

Now, by concerned you should understand that I mean getting all up in my business and not approving of the choices in my life.

Its like it never occurred to people that I could actually enjoy being single, don't want the extra responsibility of being a home owner, and get enjoyment out of raising chihuahuas.

What are some areas where people like to be concerned in your life?

hugs, love and chihuahua kisses

Woof! It's a meme!

2007-06-25T10:01:00.000-05:00

We got this meme from our dear friends over at Dachsies Rule. It was so cute we just had to do it too.

Tzeitel

1. Your age? 8

2. Your age when came to live with your people? 3 years

3. What color is the collar you’re wearing right now? Pink, duh!

4. Who is your favorite person other than the people you live with? Granny & Paw

5. How much do you weigh? 6 pounds

6. Most expensive thing you’ve ever chewed up? Nothing. I'm not a chewer

7. Do you like other Dogs? Yes

8. Who is your best non-human friend? My sister, Belicia

9. Squeaky Toys or Tennis Balls? My favorite toy is Rat. He's furry and I love him.

10. Do you like to be brushed? Yes

11. Peanut Butter or Cheese? Peanut Butter.

12. Do your people cut your toenails? Yes, and paint them

13. Any formal education? One or two lessons with a private dog trainer. I hated her and so did Mommy.

14. Couch potato or Energizer Bunny? Couch potato unless its morning time.

15. Five nicknames your people call you. That other dog, long haired dog, favorite, princess, Mommy's baby

16. What is your best trick? I limp for attention.

17. Do you like kitties? NO!

18. What did you have for breakfast? Dog food

19. Can you hunt (aka have you ever killed anything living)? If so, what? I like to pretend like I'm hunting my rat.

20. When & why was the last time you went to the V.E.T.? About a month ago to get my nails trimmed

21. Where do you sleep at night? Either in Mommy's bed or on my big Tiger bed. I LOVE my Tiger bed and I'm very protective of it.

22. Do you like to swim? Don't know

23. Can you make puppies? No.

24. Do you give kisses? Yes

25. Can you potty on command? yes

26. To Cuz or not to Cuz? Not to Cuz

Belicia Pink

1. Your age? 5

2. your age when came to live with your people? 8 weeks

3. What color is the collar you’re wearing right now? Pink, duh!
4. Who is your favorite person other than the people you live with? Granny & Paw

5. How much do you weigh? 11 pounds

6. Most expensive thing you’ve ever chewed up? Mommy's computer cord when I was a puppy.

7. Do you like other Dogs? Yes

8. Who is your best non-human friend? My sister, Tzeitel

9. Squeaky Toys or Tennis Balls? Sqeaky, definitely.

10. Do you like to be brushed? Yes

11. Peanut Butter or Cheese? Peanut Butter.

12. Do your people cut your toenails? Yes, and paint them

13. Any formal education? No.

14. Couch potato or Energizer Bunny? Energizer Bunny

15. Five nicknames your people call you. Little Dog, Becee, B. Pink, short haired baby, Mommy's snuggle bunny

16. What is your best trick? Anytime Mommy comes home, even if she's only been gone a few minutes I freak out like I haven't seen her in a year.

17. Do you like kitties? NO!

18. What did you have for breakfast? Dog food

19. Can you hunt (aka have you ever killed anything living)? Yes. I like to chase squirrels.

20. When & why was the last time you went to the V.E.T.? About a month ago to get my nails trimmed

21. Where do you sleep at night? In Mommy's bed, snuggled up closely next to her under the covers.

22. Do you like to swim? Don't know

23. Can you make puppies? No.

24. Do you give kisses? Yes

25. Can you potty on command? no. I hold it a really long time. Mommy says I'm like a sponge.

26. To Cuz or not to Cuz?

Calling all Solo Attorneys...

2007-06-24T10:29:00.000-05:00

This past weekend I went to a conference for attorneys in Oklahoma that are solo (on their own) or in a small firm. At first, I signed up to go just because I was on the planning committee. Boy, I'm glad I did.

It was wonderful and refreshing. Being an attorney is an extremely stressful job, and I don't really have anyone in my life right now that I feel is in my corner. So, whenever you are really going at it in a case with another attorney there isn't anyone in your corner when you get home at night. The conference allowed me to meet dozens of other young attorneys in my same position. There were also a lot of more seasoned solo practitioners that were full of good advice.

Six, count 'em six! iPods were given away, but I didn't get one. :( But, I did get to take some pictures with my new Nikon D40. I love the way the boats reflect agains the water, and you can see the crane, clear as a bell, in mid flight. The landscape picture is from the top of the Arbuckle Mountains here in Oklahoma.

And, of course, I had to stick with the theme around here and put my kiddos up too.

hugs, love and chihuahua kisses

Foreign Pink Cupcakes

2007-06-19T17:07:00.000-05:00

I've been told of a place in Vienna that has wonderfully delicious cake. I'm thinking that where there is cake, there is cupcake.

Well...it could only be more fitting for me if I could be certain pink icing would be included. Ahhh...how many days until my trip again?

hugs, love and foreign cupcake chihuahua kisses

To Whom Much is Given...

2007-06-12T11:18:00.000-05:00

Every Saturday after services, my congregation has a community meal. We all bring dishes and everybody goes through a buffet-style line and stock our plate full of wonderful homemade Israeli dishes and the most delicious bagels you've ever eaten. Trying to carry your full plate and find a seat reminds me a little of the high school cafeteria. Except, here, everyone is nice to you and you can sit anywhere there is a seat open and not worry about being an one of the cool kids.

After the meal last week I was speaking with a friend of mine who is also a small business owner and he said one sentence in passing that has molded my thinking for this week. "To whom much is given, much is required." We could all probably debate for hours the different ways this phrase applies (or could/should) apply in our lives. But, for me it made me wonder if I'm doing enough for His Kingdom. These are some questions I've been asking myself:

1. Am I witnessing enough? This would include both verbally and through my actions and choices.

2. Am I spending enough time in prayer? I know, at least for me, the answer is probably no.

3. Do I know the Word well enough? 2 Samuel talks about not letting God's words fall to the ground. Am I just reading through the Bible like its a text in a history course? Or, am I internalizing God's word so that the Holy Spirit (today's trivia--Holy Spirit in Hebrew is "Ruach HaKodesh" :)) can call it up when I am witnessing or making choices/decisions (see #1)

At least for me, I think I sometimes think of all the things God says I should be doing and then think that's good enough. But, this sentence has really made me think about the actual relationship formed with Yeshua (triva #2, Hebrew for Jesus).

In other news, I found an awesome sale with 18 months no interest so I bought the Nikon D40 I've been wanting for months. I really haven't used it yet except to photgraph some of the girls. I'm hoping to go picture taking tomorrow at the lake, and post some then.

Hugs,love and chihuahua kisses

I'm it!

2007-06-03T23:12:00.000-05:00

My dearest Aunt Amanda tagged me for this meme. She's not really my aunt, I just call her that from back in our college days.

First, the Rules: People who are tagged start by thinking about 7 random facts/habits about themselves. Each player then must write about those seven things on their blog, as well as include these rules. Players then need to choose 7 people to tag and list their names. Don’t forget to leave each person a comment telling them they’ve been tagged.

1. I like to hit snooze one time in the morning. Those extra 9 minutes are my time with Belicia to snuggle and pet her before the day gets going.

2. I wear winter pajamas unless its super, super hot outside.

3. I don't take an actual lunch at work unless I leave the office and go somewhere to eat. Most days, I'd prefer to eat at my desk so that I can come in later in the morning and still work the same number of hours.

4. iTunes confuses me. That's right. I have a doctorate degree and I can't figure out a music downloading system that elementary kids I know can do.

5. I only have two dogs, but I would have 10 more if I could.

6. I'm a real loner. I can go days without any human contact and it not bother me one bit.

7. I'm fiercely indepent and loyal.

I'm tagging: Anyone who wants to play along

FedEx Anyone?

2007-05-25T15:49:00.000-05:00

The other day I was rushing around to get a document filed before the Court Clerk's office closed and then get it to go out in that same day's FedEx delivery. So, they looked up where the closest FedEx drop box by that county's Court Clerk's office was located. I get the document filed, rush over to the building where the FedEx drop box is supposedly located and have this discussion with the "guard" (read: please, my chihuahuas are more of a guard than this guy).

Me: I'm looking for the FedEx drop box. (read: I have just minutes to make the delivery)

Guard: Yeeeeaaaahhhhh...

Me: The FedEx website said there was a drop box in this building.

Guard: Yeeeaaahhhhhh...

Me: WHERE IS IT!!!!

Guard: oh, um...well...its down stairs in the basement.

The guard then forgot to tell me that I had to get on a special elevator in the very back of the building to get to the basement. I made the drop-off, though. Whew!

hugs, love and shabbat shalom chihuahua kisses

I'm a Wiener!

2007-05-21T09:06:00.000-05:00

Yesterday, I went here, to the annual Dachshund Dash in Oklahoma City. It was so wonderful. We all decided to donate $4.00 to the animal shelter that was holding the event. It was $2.00 to bet on a dog, so I bet on two dogs. They both won 2nd place in their prospective heats so I got two winner Dachshund Dash bandannas.

The entire building was full of tiny dogs of all kinds. Chihuahuas, Yorkies, and of course, hundreds upon hundreds of little Wieners.

The little bios of the racing dogs are a hoot--and are included in my link I've posted above. Once you get to the page scroll down a bit and click the arrow at the bottom right of the program. I won with Charlotte Cricket Love Bug and Opie.

Yeah for all the winners. The pictures I've shown above are of the winner's circle and the race "track."

hugs, love and chihuahua kisses

Birthday Paw-ties

2007-05-09T13:06:00.000-05:00

This is Tzeitel in her new Birthday dress and hairbow. Her Eighth birthday blast was great.

These are Belicia turning 4. She got this pretty new dress, a new pink "container" to go to town in, and the Miranda Lambert CD. It sure was nice of her to ask for the Miranda Lambert CD since she knew I was really wanting it.

Pooped from all that paw-ty-ing!

Hugs, love and birthday chihuahua kisses

Don't forget me.

2007-05-08T16:40:00.000-05:00

I came to my blog today and realized its been almost a month since I've posted. During this time Tzeitel has turned 8, and Belicia turned 4. I'm about to leave work for a meeting, but I'll post the b-day pics soon.

hugs, love and chihuahua kisses

Cranky People

2007-04-13T11:41:00.000-05:00

Do you have someone (or multiple people) at your work that is cranky? All the time? What makes people be this way?

The lady I'm talking about works in the Court house a few counties away. I only see her once every few months because I only accept cases in that county if they are good ones. But, she is sooo cranky. I ask her how her day is, and she replies with a very sharp "fine, so far." What does "fine so far" mean? Who wakes up expecting things to just go sour all day everyday? Whenever I walk up to the counter and I see her my stomach sinks.

I try to be super sugary sweet with her just to make her mad. I know, its mean. But, hey...at least I'm not being mean to everyone I see.

I hope you guys are avoiding the meanies at work today.

hugs, love and chihuahua kisses

Next Year in Jerusalem

2007-04-03T20:48:00.001-05:00

Wishing you a wonderful Passover season.

hugs, love and unleavened chihuahua kisses

I'm it!

2007-03-24T10:41:00.000-05:00

I tagged myself from my dear web friend, Fruitful Spirit.

01. Where is your cell phone? in my purse
02. Boyfriend/girlfriend? too many to list :)
03. Hair? currently light brown
04. Your mother? is one of my best friends
05. Your father? is my hero
06. Your favorite item(s)? currently, my iPod
07. Your dream last night? I rarely remember dreams
08. Your favorite drink? diet coke
09. Your dream guy/girl? fun, hard worker, Christian, mature, responsible
10. The room you are in? my bedroom.
11. Your fear? any and all doctors
12. What do you want to be in 10 years? have a very successful law practice
13. Who did you hang out with last night? Tzeitel & Belicia
14. What are you not? lazy, irresponsible, immature
15. Are you in love? nope
16. One of your wish list items? new pickup truck
17. What time is it? 10:48a.m.
18. The last thing you did? took a drink of diet coke
19. What are you wearing? pink Victoria Secret p.j.'s
20. Your favorite book? I don't have a favorite
21. The last thing you ate? peanut butter on a piece of 100% whole wheat bread
22. Your life? has no regrets. I never feel regret unless I know at the time I made the mistake that it was wrong. If I did something thinking it was the right thing to do and it turns out poorly, I don't regret the decision.
23. Your mood? excited about new things.
24. Your friends? are thoughtful
25. What are you thinking about right now? eating lunch last week with Sarah and Lauren
26. Your car? Honda
27. What are you doing at this moment? this long meme, watching T.V., snuggling with Belicia
28. Your summer? I'm going to Europe, the lake with family, and the lake for a weekend with attorney friends
29. Your relationship status? single with chihuahuas
30. What is on your TV screen? A commercial for kitchen appliances
31. When is the last time you laughed? on the phone with my new "friend"
32. Last time you cried? March 5
33. School? I don't ever want to go back to school. Law School ruined the fun of school for me!

The mood of the night

2007-03-19T23:12:00.000-05:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVeBRYh2BVY

Although I'm from another town in Oklahoma, the feeling of this song is my current mood. I'm proud to be from Oklahoma, and I love that I drive for miles on my way to work with nothing but fields and cattle for the view out of all my windows, the fact that out-of-staters can't understand me because of my accent, and the fact that date night consists of diet cokes on the tailgate of a Ford F-350 truck watching the sun go down.

hugs, love and okie chihuahua kisses

Day of Bliss

2007-03-16T16:01:00.000-05:00

I made an executive decision today. To take the day off. I've had a c.r.a.z.y. past two weeks at work. I feel tired and 50 years older from the stress of it all. I'm learning so much everyday at my job. Not just about the law (of course I'm learning that too), but I am also learning a lot about dealing with people. I'm making a lot of mistakes, but I'm also doing a lot of things right. I have a great mentoring community around me and the more experienced attorneys in town have welcomed me with open arms.

Now on to bigger and better things. Please notice the new banner at the top of my site. I'm counting down the days until Miranda Lambert's new record is released. I've been a fan since before she was on Nashville Star. She's cute and extremely talented.

No new news on the new potential daddy candidate. He's perfect so far, but I'm in the mood to take things slow lately. I still don't think I'm finished being free and having time to be true to myself. I just feel like I lived in a prison of an unfortunate marriage for so long and I'm not interested in giving up myself like that again. I just love where I am in my life right now. I've lost almost all my excess weight now, I'm back to writing my music like I used to when I was single, and I no longer have to pretend that I love people I'm ashamed to be seen with. Life is good my dollies.

Hugs, love and chihuahua kisses

Our newest candidate for Daddy

2007-03-11T21:00:00.000-05:00

Many human men have come and gone in celebration of our Mommy's single status. She loves to parade "daddy candidates" in and out of our lives like they are of no significance at all to her. Frankly, that's fine with us. Most of them are okay for a human, but aren't good enough to be with our Mommy or our daddy. She says they're too lazy, or not Christians, or *gasp* "c.a.t. p.e.o.p.l.e." and of course those types have to go immediately. Imagine our Mommy wiff a cat person!

But, there's a new candidate on the block. A dog lover, Jesus following, his own company owning (did we mention he loves dogs?), working ranch owning "daddy candidate" that we really like. Mommy says he's okay, but she's just taking things slow. Tzeitel and I think he likes Mommy more than she likes him. Mommy says that's the way things should be for now. But, she does tell me at night before we go to sleep that he does look hot when they're out there feeding and tagging the cattle.

Mommy has made both Tzeitel and me memorize James 1:19 this past week. It states: "So then my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath." By swift to hear I'm pretty sure God means that Mommy should be swift to hear my barks demanding puppy treats and for her to produce them immediately!

hugs, love and chihuahua kisses

Candle light wishes

2007-03-03T23:53:00.000-06:00

I got this today--in pink of course. I then had a very delicious meal here. Happy Birthday to me!

hugs, love and chihuahua kisses

Puppies, R.N.

2007-02-21T13:36:00.000-06:00

My Our Mommy has been very sick since Sunday night. I We have taken very good care of her by lying with her in bed, sitting next to her in the floor as she worships at the potty, and looking all cute and cuddly when she is so sick she can't even turn over in the bed. Love you Mommy! Your chihuahua ~~nurses~~ babies, Tzeitel and Belicia.

hugs, love and chihuahua kisses

Your Questions, Answered

2007-02-08T14:36:00.000-06:00

**EDIT**Last week a long time family acquaintance passed away very suddenly. I am unsure whether this family knows the Lord. Please pray that God will use his death as an opportunity to bring the deceased's family to the Lord, if they do not already know His love and
forgiveness. **

In my last post I gave you guys a chance to ask me questions. Here are my answers.

1. Carmen has asked me two questions:

1. Q. What color M&M would I be?
A. Pink, of course!

2. Q. Why did I first begin blogging?
A. It seemed that dozens of people were sending me links to their blogs over just a few months period. So, I decided to start one of my own. I thought and thought (read--it only took me a few seconds) and decided that my chihuahuas are the thing I'm most passionate about, and they became the topic.

3. The Sassy Lime wanted to know if I had any brothers or sisters. Nope, I'm an only child.

She also wanted to know my favorite movie. I have two, Chocolat and Fiddler on the Roof (but, if you are a regular here you know that The Devil Wears Prada is coming pretty close).

4. My dear friend, Kukka-Maria, wants to know my favorite thing about her. Dearest Kukka--how can I chosse just one. I love your furriness, quick wit and humor, and your celebrity contacts.

Kukka's agent wanted to know what super power I wanted. Um...whatever super power makes you really rich with multiple chihuahuas.

Hugs, love and chihuahua kisses

Hello Everyone!

2007-02-01T17:25:00.000-06:00

I can't believe its been so long since I've blogged. I haven't had anything interesting to say because I've been working like crazy and its all confidential. So, I thought I'd just give you a few simple statements.

1. I still love fashion - did any of you see Top Chef last night, or Top Design? Top Design, I can already tell, will take my love of fashion into the home.

2. Puppies. I love them. L.O.V.E. They are precious and perfect and my whole world. In fact, I'm working on my cross-examination techniques for my trial tomorrow afternoon, and Belicia is busy snoring next to me.

3. Some of you have had previous posts where your blogging friends leave your questions about yourself to answer in the comments. Let's do that here, and I'll answer them in my next post.

Hugs, love and cross-exam chihuahua kisses

15%, 20%, 25%

2007-01-27T16:12:00.000-06:00

So, one day last week I had a client cancel a morning appointment so I had a precious hour to do something for me. I went to get my oil changed at a place right by my office. It was about $5.00 more than I wanted to pay, but it came with a car wash (which was not optional) so I just went ahead and did it.

Then it came by to pay.

There was a place for the tip on the receipt that you sign when you pay with your bank card. At the bottom of the receipt it said "For you convenience, 15% = ..., 20% = ... and 25%=..." I was irate. Tip? To get my oil changed? Give me a break. After tax I paid almost $30.00 for an oil change.

Seriously people! Next time I'm going to Wal-Mart. At least there they don't want a tip.

hugs, love and 15% chihuahua kisses

Fashionable Business Blessings

2007-01-21T00:28:00.000-06:00

Whew! What a busy week at work last week. I've really been praying that God would take control of my business, and bring me the clients I'm supposed to have, as I'm supposed to have them. After many moments of practically forcing myself to trust that only He is in control of who walks through my door, things have picked up and gone crazy! Praise to Him for such blessings!

My trip is half-way paid for, and should be almost paid for completely this time next month.

What happened to my fashion phase you ask? Well, I've recently bought these items--all on sale I might add! I also found these great silver boots that I've been wearing with my skirts, but I couldn't find a picture of them online.

Hugs, love and fashionably blessed chihuahua kisses

Things I Currently Love III

2007-01-07T17:42:00.000-06:00

1. Fashion. I have, overnight, become obsessed with fashion and all its...well...Accessories. I've become addicted to Elle, Vogue and a plethora of online resources. Boutique window shopping after work kids? Hey, I said I was into fashion, not buying fashion. I'm still saving for my Europe trip. You can donate toward my trip by using the Paypal button to the left of this post. Thank you to all who have already donated!!!

2. Juicy Couture Eau de Parfum. It makes me feel strong, independent and sexy. The cute pink dogs in the ads are also a big plus.

3. South Beach Diet. The North Pole Diet is sooo last year.

3. Sunsilk for flat hair. It keeps my oily hair clean all day and way into my single and fabulous nights.

4. In accordance with #1, The Devil Wears Prada.

What are you guys currently into?

Hugs, love and chihuahua kisses

New Year Bark-a-lutions

2007-01-05T11:44:00.000-06:00

**UPDATE** If you live in the Lake City area of Florida, please click here to help put a family back together. Please help get the word out on your blogs. Thanks.

END UPDATE***

Riley tagged me, Lil' fluffy Tzeitel, to tell all of you guys 5 of my new year's bark-a-lutions. So, I thought and thought and even talked it over with that other dog that Mommy lets sleep in the bed with us and I came up with the following.

1. Much like Kukka-Maria, I am fluffy, fine and fabulous (and I have good alliteration). I am determined to get a dedicated following of humans, and other species that can pet my fluffy fur on a constant and continual basis while I stretch and relax on an expensive chihuahua bed shipped to me straight from the fashion district in Manhattan.

2. Go to work with Mommy more. Lately, the puppy dog eye thing hasn't been working for me as she leaves to head to her office. I've got to figure out how to do this. I'm thinking I could get my own chihuahua sized briefcase and have it ready to go so she thinks that I will be productive in her office.

3. Take more naps.

4. Snuggle under the covers more.

5. Go to the PetMall more often. That means we want to go more than just when the Fat Man and that rabbit that hops around with those eggs are there, Mommy!

hugs, love and chihuahua kisses

Secret Paws

2007-01-04T15:46:00.000-06:00

It's here. It's here. We wait and we wait. That's a lot of waiting for such tiny chihuahuas, but our winter secret paw extravaganza is here. Our paw was Riley the Dog (and little sister Bonita said hi to us to!) We love it! Thanks Riley! Hugs, love and chihuahua kisses

NYE & Secret Single Behavior

2007-01-01T14:49:00.000-06:00

****UPDATE****

Travel!

NEWEST SSB

--I love to snuggle under the covers all day long with my girls and watch brain rotting TV such as E!TV, MTV, and the Travel Channel.
--I love magazines.

I forgot to post my own SSB. I'll give you a few.

1. I like to turn the radio way up and dance like I'm on T.V.
2. And...my most recent SSB is my new decorating phase. I have become obsessed with decorating my new digs and I am constantly window shopping for excellent sales. I've never really just decorated my place with a theme before. I've chosen dark reds and golds and the royalty theme. Imagine that...no pink. :)

****OLD POST BEGINS HERE***

For the New Year, I am celebrating finally having almost everything I want. I love my life, my dogs, and I am trusting that '07 will be a continuation of the wonderous adventure the last several months of my life have been.

On Sex and the City, the girls have what they call "SSB," Secret Single Behavior. I decided after watching this episode several months ago that I was going to start making my own SSB list. I have made this a sidebar choice under Princess Watch '07. So, now, you can keep up with what I'm reading, my goals, and my SSB.

Leave a comment if you have (or had) your own SSB(s) and let me know what they are/were.

hugs, love and Happy New Year Midnight chihuahua kisses

Friends

2006-12-26T16:54:00.000-06:00

Saturday night I went to TGIFridays with two of my high school friends. One of whom has just gotten a new boyfriend and I got to meet him too. We had a great time, and truly exercised the North Pole Diet's rules.

The girls, on the other hand, were anxiously awaiting their "Tristmas" present at their Granny's house. As usual, there were no shortage of new toys and treats.

After all that playing, the girls were tuckered out.

Hugs, love and new toy chihuahua kisses

The North Pole Diet

2006-12-22T09:26:00.000-06:00

I know that you, dear readers, are wildy anxious to learn the details of the North Pole Diet. I am still doing very well following this diet, and do not intend to go back South Beach style until Tuesday. As I am Messianic, the girls get Hanukah with me and Christmas with their dog-grandparents.

Details of North Pole Diet:

1. Eat no low carb items.
2. Eat no vegetables.
3. Continue eating when you are full.
4. Eat all the high carb and high fat foods your little tummy can handle.
5. Repeat this process several times a day.
6. Snacks should be full of sugary goodness.

Glad I could help dear readers!

Hugs, love and chihuahua kisses

South Beach Diet Out...North Pole Diet In

2006-12-20T10:03:00.000-06:00

People.

I just ate 1/2 of a tin of cookies.

That's a lot of cookies!

South Beach diet be gone. North Pole diet it is!!!!

hugs, love and diabetic coma chihuahua kisses ;)

Sleepy Babies!

2006-12-18T11:00:00.000-06:00

After a night full of

She

Was very sleepy!

Hugs, love and chihuahua kisses

Pink Chihuahua Princess, Esquire

2006-12-15T13:16:00.000-06:00

Almost everyday of my life I leave my office feeling that I've made a difference in at least one person's life. My practice is mostly made up of divorces and adoptions--so either way I'm dealing with people that are a nervous wreck.

But, somedays, its really depressing. Yesterday during court I witnessed something extremely sad--and although I cannot discuss it here because of confidentiality concerns--it still stunk! I consider myself pretty calloused. Even with my own divorce I had my wits about me and felt completely fine 48 hours after the initial separation, and it hasn't bothered me since. But yesterday in court, I had tears that wanted to come out while I was watching the case scheduled before mine. Of course, I had to get that under control. I can't ruin my facade of being the hard nose, butt busting divorce attorney that I like to think I am.

So, I've done what any good girl would do in this situation. I've used Jelly Bellies to make the most delicious recipes. This is a gift from one of my friends from law school. Mmm...mmm...goood!

hugs, love and chihuahua kisses

Sticky Post...Please scroll down for new entries

2006-12-13T13:51:00.000-06:00

As many of your know, I have recently gone through some very big changes in my life. I recently opened my own business and finalized a divorce with a husband I didn't really love. I was hoping to be able to do something to celebrate my newly found freedom once my divorce was finalized. I've always been very adventurous, and I have been searching for some way to exercise this in conjunction with my new freedom.

Last week, I was personally invited to join another orchestra when they make a European music tour. I am very honored and excited to attend. I have played the cello for sixteen years, and music has always been my first love.

The cost for this trip is $2,960.00. If you can even donate a dollar or two, that would help a lot. My goal is to at least get my passport paid for through this site. My PayPal donation button is to the left of this post, and the account is encrypted. If you would feel more comfortable not using PayPal, please send me an email: pinkchihuahuaprincess@hotmail.com. Please help me start my new life out with a bang.

Thanks in advance!

hugs, love and traveling chihuahua kisses

Fat Man Comes to PetMall

2006-12-13T12:41:00.000-06:00

This past weekend Tzeitel (right) and Belicia (left) went to see the fat man, Ho! Ho! Ho! at the PetMall. Belicia asked for a new blanket, and Tzeitel asked for a new fancy pillow to sleep on in the bed at night. We'll have to wait and see if they're good girls!

hugs, love and chihuahua kisses

Tonight I feel...

2006-12-10T00:46:00.000-06:00

Loved
Tired (its almost 1:00am here in Gene Autry, America)
Winded
Happy
Carefree
adventurous
Musical
Family-oriented
Daring
Lolitaish
Free of unduly burdensome things and responsibilities

My goal for the week: To trust only in the L-rd to make my business grow and prosper.
I'm looking forward to: My family gettogether next Saturday, lighting Hanukkah candles, bible studies, seeing pictures of Greta's puppies, finishing my short story.

Christmas Already?

2006-12-08T16:35:00.000-06:00

I took these pictures while driving down a busy street in OKC the other night where I met up with my family for dinner. Each tree was covered in white holiday lights, and I thought it was beautiful. The pictures don't do it justice.

Princess' Angelic Purse

2006-12-06T15:09:00.000-06:00

The Sassy Lime recently did a really neat post on the contents of her purse, and I decided I wanted to copy her (since she got the idea from From Under the Laundry Pile I wanted to carry on the tradition) ;)

So, here is a picture of the contents of my purse in my office floor, and the outside of it. You may remember the purse from this post. It was actually filled with perfume at Victoria's Secret.

Pictures are Back!

2006-12-04T15:50:00.000-06:00

Isn't Tzeitel cute in her new warm winter coat? In case you can't tell, its bright fushia with pink fur on the hood. The picture on the right is of our orchestra pit this past weekend.

I played for a production of the Nutcracker ballet this past weekend. I'm an art junky, and have always been. I was a professional ballet dancer, dancing the Nutcracker numerous times when I was a little younger, so it was fun to play my instrument and be on the other side of things. We had 2 principal dancers from Cinannati Ballet and others from Tulsa Ballet Theatre. It was an honor to play for them.

Hugs, love and chihuahua kisses

Elevator Flirting

2006-11-30T20:54:00.002-06:00

You'd think, as an attorney, that I would really like rules. You know, one of those people that is in bed everynight at the same time, lunch at 11:30 on the dot, dinner at 7, etc. I'm not. I do like the rules of the law because a lot of attorneys don't bother to read them and I do, which puts me ahead of the game.

But, lately, I've been thinking a lot about rules in life. Sure, we should probably go the speed limit to avoid tickets, drinking too much does cause one to worship at the water hole all night, taxes are due on April 15, no smoking under 18 etc. But, what about the rules we make for ourselves?

Not rules like "we don't run, jump or throw things in the house," but rules that limit who we are and what we can become. How often do we not speak up for ourselves or an idea because of what someone might think--or because we think it might not be socially acceptable.

I've really been coming out of some sort of shell lately. I'm not really sure where this infamous shell was hiding because I've always been pretty outgoing, or, at least not at all shy. I've made it a point in my life lately to avoid rules and break the mold.

I still plan on paying my taxes by April 15, but I've sure handed out my share of business cards in elevators, lines at the grocery store, the library.

Meme

2006-11-27T13:14:00.000-06:00

I voluntarily tagged myself from Fruitful Spirit's blog.

A - Available/Single? Single and Fabulous, Dahlings.
B - Best Friend? My Aunts & Mom
C- Cake or Pie? cupcakes!
D - Drink Of Choice? Diet Coke
E - Essential Item You Use Everyday? Laptop
F - Favorite Color? Pink, pink and more pink
G - Gummy Bears Or Worms? Neither. I like SourPatch Kids for this candy genre.
H - Hometown? Bethany, Oklahoma
I - Indulgence? Chihuahua outfits and chihuahua fashion accessories.
J - January Or February? February, settled in to a new year routine
K - Kids & Their Names? Tzeitel Vianne and Belicia Pink
L - Life Is Incomplete Without? Being Saved
M - Marriage Date? Still single anf fabulous, dahlings...
N- Number Of Siblings? 0
O - Oranges Or Apples? Apples
P - Phobias/Fears? Doctors
Q - Favorite Quote? "Woof, woof."
R - Reason to Smile- Life, chihuahuas
S - Season? Winter or Fall
T - Tag Three Four People? consider yourself tagged if you read this!
U - Unknown Fact About Me? Despite that I am a workaholic 98% of the time, the other 2% you can't get me to lift a finger on anything.
V - Vegetable you don’t like? Olive (if that is a veggie)
W - Worst Habit? Worrying
X - X-rays You’ve Had? Nasal
Y - Your Favorite Food? Cupcakes, pizza
Z - Zodiac Sign? Pisces the Fish

Lunch Dates

2006-11-27T11:20:00.000-06:00

People. My lunch dating scene has really been placed on hiatus because of my busy work schedule. I just scarfed down a South Beach lunchable in 11 minutes, and I'm back to busy bee working. I really need to be sure that I don't date other workaholics, because then we'd never see each other! Its gotten so bad lately that I'm actually bringing the girls to work with me.

hugs, love and busy chihuahua kisses

Vet ER

2006-11-25T22:24:00.000-06:00

I've just had the most terrifying experience. We had Thanksgiving today with my extended family in Osage Country. I was gone from my house around 6-8 hours, and when I got home tonight Belicia was covered in huge red whelps. Her fur was even sticking up in places because her skin underneath was so red and upset. Frantic, I wrapped her in her favorite pink blanket and sped to the closest 24 hour pet ER.

She was bit by some type of insect, and the vet felt like it was a spider, bee or wasp. She had to get a puppy IV and a shot. Once I found out she was fine I started crying. I guess from the let down of everything. So, now, I'm setting the alarm to get up and give her medicine all night. It makes me think of Greta's Mother helping her through her morning sickness.

Ahhh! I'm just so glad she's okay. I would post pics, but I could see where it would be a little gross to those of you that do not feel like she is equivalent to a human child. ;)

hugs, love and chihuahua kisses

UPDATE: Belicia's red spots are no longer puffy, and they are really fading as well. She's pretty sleepy from the medicine, but I'm just so thrilled she's doing better. I'm thinking it would have been best to tell my newest fling how crazy I am about them during my first date. There's no way I'm escaping crazy in his mind now. hehe

Gobble...Gobble...

2006-11-22T15:51:00.000-06:00

Happy Thanksgiving! The girls are always very excited about Thanksgiving, because they only get to eat meat on holidays. Woof!

hugs, love and chihuahua kisses

There wasn't even a note...

2006-11-20T22:56:00.000-06:00

November 20th is a significant day for me. Four years ago today suicide came into my life, unwelcome, put up a tent and camped out for about a year. The experience stole my innocence, and I never fully returned to the person I was before this very personal tragedy.

This post is one of my rare public service announcements. Please, please be aware that it can happen to anyone. Suicide does not happen to any one race, age, gender, social or economic class. It is also irrespective of educational background. If you know someone that you think has suicide knocking on their door, please take action.

hugs, love and rememberance kisses

Things I Currently Love II

2006-11-19T21:46:00.000-06:00

I've decided to make my "Things I Currently Love" a recurring post on the Pink Chihuahua Princess blog. Man, I really need to get to BestBuy to get a new USB cord!

1. I'm really into lunch (takeout, with friends, and on my infamous lunch dates) at this place.

2. I'm really into my orchestra. I love the friends I've made there and the opportunity to play my instrument.

3. I'm really excited about my newest friend that I met last week. He seems to be the most fun guy thus far. But, I don't know him that well. Have I told ya'll lately how much I love being single and fabulous?!?!

4. I've lost almost another dress size on this.

5. I'm still into my SATC girls and the Lovebites microseries.

Until I become obsessed with another phenom...hugs, love and chihuahua kisses

Pack & Play

2006-11-11T23:31:00.000-06:00

Today I went to a baby shower for my cousin's wife. I bought her this Pack & Play, which is pretty heavy when you have on red, patent leather shoes with 3 inch heels. The shower's hostess comes to the door when she sees me coming in and then just stands there. She doesn't offer to open the door or help me carry it. When I finally get the Pack & Play into the house, she makes me stand there for several seconds and then says "oh, you can just take that to the back of the house with the other gifts." Trust me, if my mother had not been standing right behind me I would have had to bring my dear friend "curt" out to visit with this woman.

People, Carmen, would really have gotten worked up, with how much she hates stupid people.

Isn't my new purse great? I know its not technically a purse, but it came with such yummy perfume, matching lotion & body wash.