Independence Day

Or Fourth of July, as many people now refer to it. I was just thinking that many people don't even refer to it anymore as "Independence Day". How sad. I'm also upset because I just learned that many places will not be doing fireworks this year because of the smoke that seems to want to hang around forever and not leave, like that person you invited to your dinner party that just won't leave no matter how subtle the hints you try to give off.

Which reminds me of a funny episode of Jay Leno I was watching the other night (rerun) with Jenna Fischer. She was recounting the opportunity she had to attend a dinner party at the White House with her mother. The invitation stated that the party was to be held from 6:00 to 8:00, and not a minute later. Jenna and her mother were repeatedly told by the Secret Service, "Thank you for visiting the White House," but her and her mother were the guests-that-would-not-leave. If you can track down the episode, it's hi-larious!

Season Changes...

I absolutely love Autumn! I love all of the different shades of red, orange, yellow and brown cover all of the trees. I love Medford because we get all 4 seasons. This weekend my little brother came up to visit from Sacramento (he's been living down there for 2 weeks and already came to vist, and will be up next weekend as well) and he said that he couldn't get over the change in Medford since he left. When he left everything was still green, and it's still been warm enough for him to go swimming in an outdoor pool and skateboarding with his shirt off in Sacramento. Well I'm not jealous of him one bit. I love the opportunity to break out all my sweaters, scarves, and gloves!

Yay for Autumn!!!

Why spring
is so amazing:

1. Because of all the Sunshininess (yes, it IS a word..in my dictionary.)
2. The break out of bright colored skirts (they're the best kind!)
3. Open toed shoes (which is the larger section of my shoe collection :D)
4. Getting to drive around with the top down on my car. Spring has the best weather for this becuase in summer it gets too hot and fall it is beginning to get too cold!
5. Getting to enjoy iced and blended coffee again, as well as smoothies (homemade is the best!)
6. Camp meeting is right around the corner!
7. Going to the park and laying out on a blanket. 'Nuf said.

Why Spring isn't so amazing:

1. Since it's not that hot yet, it's easy to forget to put on sunscreen, and thus get sunburnt (for me, that is. Can anyone say Lobster?)
2. While there is sunshine, there seems to always be a chance for rain. They do say "April showers, bring May flowers" for a reason.
3. Too warm for hot coffee now.
4. Have to save up for trips in Summer so I have to cut back on spending.
5. Tons of birthdays (in my circle anyway), meaning lotsa gifts to buy. Which in turn is tough because I'm supposed to be saving up for my afore mentioned Summer trips.

Despite my earlier gripes about Spring, I really do love it!

So here I am blogging again..and I am soooooo excited because CHRISTMAS is just around the corner! Last night we decorated our tree and it is B-E-A-utiful! We also took that opportunity to break out the Christmas music...Gotta love it. Now, the only thing keeping me from rushing to the store and buying more is the fact that I dont get paid till Thursday! Well thats all for now fellow bloggers!