Even-Order Harmonics

Ken has finally joined the blogging world with his very own site, Even-Order Harmonics. Be sure to visit to hear his latest music-related rants and raves!

Jeans That Fit!

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I haven't tried this site yet, but will soon. You answer a bunch of questions about how jeans usually fit you, and it gives you a list of brands and styles that should work well with your body. Genius!!

How has your life changed?

TEN YEARS AGO:

1. How old were you? 22
2. Where did you go to school? Southern Adventist University
   
3. Where did you work? SAU's Public Relations office
   
4. Where did you live? Collegedale, Tennessee, in an off-campus studio apartment
   
5. Where did you hang out? The school newspaper office (I was the layout editor).
   
6. Did you wear glasses? Nope
7. Who was your best friend? Jennifer Griner
   
8. How many tattoos did you have? 0
9. Piercings? 0
10. What car did you drive? The Toyota Celica GT my parents bought me for high school graduation.
    
11. Had you been to a real party? Too many.
    
12. Had your heart broken? Yes.
13. Single/Taken/Married/Divorced/Bitter: Single and occasionally taken (that was an exceptionally good year for me)
    

FIVE YEARS AGO.......................................................

1. How old were you? 27
2. Where did you go to school? Long since graduated
   
3. Where did you work? River City Copy & Graphics (I was the in-house graphic designer)
   
4. Where did you live? Sacramento, California
   
5. Did you wear glasses? Nope
6. Who was your regular-person crush? RoZ
7. How many tattoos did you have? 0
8. How many piercings did you have? 0
9. What car did you drive? The first brand-new car I bought for myself, all by myself; a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe. Loved that car.
   
10. Had you ever had your heart broken? Yes.
11. Who was your best friend? Jennifer (Griner) Skavdahl
    
12. Single/Taken/Married/Divorced/Bitter: Single and Bitter

**January 2007**

1. How old are you? 32
2. Where do you work? As the magazine editor for the southwest region of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
   
3. Where do you live? Camarillo, California
4. Do you wear glasses? For distance vision (driving, movies, shopping in warehouse stores, etc.)
   
5. Who are your best friends? Aside from my husband, Jennifer, Stacey, and Stacy have the super-long term best friends status. However, I have a LOT of quality friends in my life that mean the world to me!
   
6. Do you talk to your old friends? Most of the ones that matter (only a few good ones have managed to escape).
   
7. How many piercings do you have? 0
8. How many tattoos? 0
9. What kind of car do you have? Toyota 4Runner and a Honda Civic
   
10. Has your heart been broken? Yes, but not recently!
    
11. Single/Taken/Married/Divorced/Bitter? Married

New Template

I've updated to the new version of Google's Blogger, which makes it easier to switch up templates, fonts, etc. I decided it was time for a refreshed look on this site. They don't give a ton of choices, but this one is nice enough for now. It's easy to change them, so I might switch them up now and then. Much easier than re-arranging bedroom furniture.

That crazy-long survey...

-Name: Alicia
-Age: 32
-Siblings: 5 (half)
-Brothers: 2
-Sisters: 3
-Eye color: green
-Shoe size: 9
-Height: 5'7"
-Innie or Outie: innie
-What are you wearing right now? jeans and a white T
-Where do you live? Camarillo, CA
-Righty or lefty: righty
-Best place to go for a date: The Melting Pot

Favorite...
-Month: April
-Juice: fresh-squeezed OJ
-Breakfast: eggs benedict
-Number: 7

Have You Ever....
-Bungee jumped: nope ... tempted, but scared
-Gone skinny dippin: yes
-Played Truth or Dare: yes
-Been in a police car: yes
-Been on a plane: yes
-Came close to dying: no (though Jesus may tell me otherwise someday)
-Been in a sauna: yes
-Been in a hot tub: yes
-Swam in the ocean: yes
-Fallen asleep in school: yes
-Broke someones heart: not that I'm aware of
-Sat by the phone all night: no
-Made out with just a friend: yes
-Been cheated on: yes

What...
-What's your room like: super-cool Asian theme; light greens and dark wood furniture (oversize dresser, king size platform bed, nightstands); memory foam mattress
-What is beside you: wall to the left; attention whore of a dog to my right
-What is the last thing you ate?: pizza and a white chocolate Lindor truffle
-What kind of shampoo do you use? Aussie and something else; can't remember and I'm too lazy to get up and look

Ever Had...
-Chicken pox: yes
-Sore throat: yes
-Stitches: yes
-Broken bones: broken toe and sprained ankle

Do You...
-Believe in love at first sight: no; lust, yes
-Like picnics: who doesn't?
-Like school: I SOOOOO love school!

Who...
-Was the last person you called: Michelle
-the last person you danced with: my dad
-makes you smile: my dog
-Did you last yell at?: I can't remember the last time I yelled. I'm not a yeller.
-Broke your heart: RoZ
-Told you they loved you? my husband
-Do you like filling these out?: too much; must be self-obsessed...
-Do you wear contact lenses or glasses: glasses for distance vision
-Do you like yourself: I am SUPER cool!
-Do you get along with your family? Without exception!

More Questions:
-What are you listening to right now: Ken's fingers clipping on his keyboard (World of Warcraft)
-What did you do yesterday? Walmart, Target, Ross, Trader Joes
-Hated someone in your family: never
-What car do you wish to have: no one in particular; something sleek and fast
-Good driver: I should teach all others how to drive; the world would be a better place.
-Good singer: unfortunately, no
-Diamond or pearl: uh, YES
-Indoor or outdoor?: depends what we're talking about

Today did you...
-Talk to someone you liked: yep, hubby and friends
-Buy something new: travel coffee mug for hubby; nothing for me
-Get sick: no
-Sing: I sing every day; just not usually where anyone hears.
-Talked to an ex: no
-Miss someone?: all my far-off friends

Last person who....
-Was on your bed? hubby
-Saw you cry: hubby and Andrea (sappy story in church)
-Made you cry: hubby
-You went to the movies with: hubby (saw "The Freedom Writers," great flick!)
-You went to the mall with: don't even remember when that was...

Have you....
-Ever been in a fight with your pet: yes, though he sucks and staying mad
-Been to California: live here
-Been to Mexico: South Padre and Tijuana
-Been to Canada: not yet
-Been to Africa: not yet

Random.....
-Do you have a crush on someone: always on my hubby
-What books are you reading now: unfortunately, I don't make time to read books because I read all day in my job as a magazine editor
-Best feeling in the world: joy; peace; relief
-Do you sleep with a stuffed animal: only when hubby eats too much :o)
-What's under your bed: the leaf of our dining table
-Favorite sport to watch: don't have a favorite
-Favorite location?: tropical waters at about 85' deep
-What are you most scared of right now: having another miscarriage
-Who do you really hate? people who take advantage of helpless people for their own gain
-Do you have a job? yes
-Ever liked someone you didn't have a chance with? the story of my life
-Are you lonely right now: no
-What's stuck in your head right now: guilt about sitting here at the computer rather than playing with the dog
-Have you ever played strip poker: no
-Have you ever gotten beat up: neighborhood bully said she wanted to beat me up when we were kids (maybe third grade?), but I told her no; if only it were always that easy!
Ever liked someone but thought they'd never noticed you?: yes
-Your Favorite Food?: don't think I have a favorite
-Have you ever cried for no reason? no; there's always a reason (it may not be a good one, but there's something!)
-Are you too shy to ask someone out? no; done it too many times
-Butter, plain or salted popcorn? salt and light on the butter
-Favorite Flower?: tulips
-Have you ever fired a gun?: yes, mostly shotguns and a few handguns
-Do you like to travel by plane as opposed to car? first class air over driving any day; coach vs. driving doesn't really matter
-How many pillows do you sleep with?: one (sides) or none (on my back or stomach)

Here's my toy for the day...

Ay, Dios Mio!

This hotel I'm staying at while I'm attending meetings in Tucson is a little old. It's been remodeled, but the structure is a little lacking, so I can hear every footstep, toilet flush, etc. I'm so glad I brought my ear plugs! Anyway, I woke up at 2:30 a.m. to a car alarm going off. Once I was satisfied that it wasn't mine, I went back to bed.

About 6:45, I woke up when my upstairs neighbors started moving around and showering. I swear the floor was going to cave in! Pipes banging, etc. One crash was so loud that it sounded like it was inside my room.

About 7:30, I woke up again, looked up, and saw a fat man's LEG sticking through the ceiling above my bed. I was in such shock that I couldn't scream. I just grabbed the phone and ran into hallway to call the desk. They were trying to calm me down and assured me that someone was one their way to help. YIKES!!! My heart was pounding so hard and I could barely breathe. That's when I woke up again — for real. No leg in the ceiling. Thank you, Jesus.

The day is off to an interesting start.