Away From Her

is a great film... have you seen it?


It's a heartbreakingly good look at Alzheimer's and
how it affects not only the person who suffers from
it, but also how it affects loved ones. I saw this film
on my flight to Hawaii and I was bawling at one point
because it was so touching and sad and real. It made
me think about how lucky and loved I am and how I
do not want to grow old.

Sad, but true.

check it out if you get a chance.

Can't Wait to Come Home

and see my sweetfaces...
Bombay and Angus too.

Holla.

Please, please, please

watch this and laugh as hard as I did.

Leave Britney Alone.

Tomorrow I Go

to Hawaii for work and I'm excited.

Work then play.... that's the plan.

And lots of eating, too.

A Favorite Photo

of mine is this one:

(nevermind my fabulous cropping skillzzzz)

taken in 2004 or so @ Steph's bachelorette party...
good times were had by all!

Love is a Battlefield

(inspired by the South Park episode on Indian Gaming...)

Damn.

With every cheesey ounce of my almost 31 year
old being, I love being a child of the 80's... lucky bitch.


(did you notice 'Nathan Arizona' as her pops?)

My favorite part is the "Slutty Shoulder Shimmey Dance Off"
between the pimp and the sluts... so. dang. awesome.
I'm almost sure I've mastered the dance myself...almost.

"We are strong... no one can tell us we're wrong!!!"

Get Your Sew On!

We were lucky enough to have been given this





very old and very cool Singer sewing machine.
It was sitting in storage in Northern New Mexico
@ Craig's folks house... it belonged to his moms
mom, Craig's grandmother and we're super excited!

I want to work on the curtains in our living room,
they're a bit long and Craig wants to peg his pants...
we'll see how that turns out.

Lil' Piggy Lovers

Silver Lining

"And I was your silver lining...
As the story goes.
I was your silver lining...
But now I'm gold.

Hooray! Hooray!
I'm your silver lining.
Hooray! Hooray!
But now I'm gold..."

~Rilo Kiley

The End of Outdoor

grilling for the summer is nearing so I decided to make
my baby a yummy meal after a long day of gettin' his
learn on.... here's some of what we had:

grilled asparagus with olive oil and lemon...


steak kabobs with red onions, mushrooms, cherry tomatoes
and green peppers...

and some bakers with sour cream and butter.
Salt + pepper is a given.

Craig also endured an entire episode of Big Brother 8 during
dinner on behalf of yours truly.
He's such a trooper...
that's why I love that ass.

Hold You Pug

is doing some stretches.

the tulips

are finally done.

So tonight for dinner...

Craig and I walked over to Olympia Cafe and had a
delicious meal. Never fails, everytime we go there
we leave happy and shiny.





...notice the sheen.

(un)Official Countdown

to my 31st birthday... only 20 days left!

Soccer...

we headed over to Ridgecrest park to kick the
soccer ball around today. Craig and I played on
a co-ed team years ago ~ 'The Shrunken Heads'
and Angus just started on a team of 9-10 year
olds, no team name just yet. I suggested the
"Crusty Jugglers" which is also our "gang" name
when the 3 of us ride our bikes at night...
we'll see what happens.

(i loooove them size 13's)






(these are my feet...even though they look like a 12 yr. old boys)



**notice Bombay's water dish ~ 'HOT Bueno Green Chile'...
he's a New Mexi-pug all the way!

We Also Visited

the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science
this weekend. Here are some good shots we got:

Cousin Ruby

left this behind on her last trip to New Mexico...




Baby Button Eyes had to borrow it for a minute.

¡ Cocina de Blanragg !

I swear, I think I've gained about 30 lbs. this weekend...

We've had everything from homemade Carne adovada,
fresh beans, beef and bean tostadas, hot ass guacamole,
fresh roasted green chile to delicious bread, Craig's
specialty... Angus helped out!







We also had some Frontier and El Patio with the Espanola
Brownriggs... everything was fabulous as always.

I Love Date Night, part 2.

I'm one lucky biotch! When I came home from work
yesterday, I walked into our house smelling like a
fancy ass Italian place. Craig informed me earlier in
the day of what we'd be having, but he totally went
all out!


With food from our garden, he put together a feast
for his baby! I was one happy baby!



For starters, we had lightly fried squash blossoms
stuffed with goat cheese and roasted garlic... delish.




Next, we had grilled bread with olive oil and roasted garlic -
so damn good - and a caprese salad with basil and tomatoes
from the garden , mozzarella and oil and vinegar.



And for the main course, we had parpadelle pasta
with pancetta, copa, sweet peas and pecorino cheese,
lots of pepper and love. For the side dish, we had
braised squash with bacon, onions, garlic, FIGS, and
ridicchio...oh. my. god. it was fabulous!



I really liked the vegetables... a nice change from
the usual broccoli or green beans we love so much.
I loved the roasted garlic and fig combo on grilled
bread... it was heavenly.

Later, we enjoyed La Bamba for the
1,001th time and yes, we ran our lines with the movie
and cried a little at the end.

After that, we talked and talked and talked, then
played around in our bed - you know what I mean?
After all, it was Date Night!

La Bamba

is one of the best movies...ever.

Craig and I have always been fans, even
before we got together and we've been known
to "run our (la bamba) lines" for anyone who
will listen. We like to share the roles, so
sometimes I'm Bob or Ritchie, sometimes Craig
is Connie or Connie jr. ("is this where we're
gonna live? it's like a castle!"). Either way,
we've seen this movie about 1,000 times or so
and we BOTH shed tears at the end...everytime.
Watch as soon as possible if you haven't already!
You'll be glad you did!



"No, not my Ritchie!"

"It could've been worse, you could've been
Ricky Zuela!"

"RRRRRRRRRRIIIIIIITTTTTTTCCCCCCCHHHHHHIIIIIEEEEE!"

I Love Date Night

Craig is my favorite guy.
Last night we had 'date night' and it was so fun!

First, we had a delicious meal at El Patio...
guacamole & salsa w/ chips to start, stuffed
sopa w/ beef and beans (a la ali) for me and
what else? Carne adovada for sweets of course.

After we stuffed ourselves, we took the short
walk back home and took the pugwa out for his
walk. Pug LOVES his walks.

Then, Craig and I went on a scooter ride from
Nob Hill to Downtown and it was sooo nice being
out with my baby on a cool summer night. I'm a
bit of a wuss - I don't like going super fast -
so I have little baby freak outs when I think
he's going too fast. I trust Craig with my life,
and I know he'd never hurt us, I just can't help
it... I'm getting better about it, though.

The rest of the evening consisted of internets,
South Park re-runs ("love is a battlefield!") and
lounging around with the pug.

I love Date Night.

DOs & DON'Ts

accoriding to Vice Magazine...

check them out ~ hilARious!

Happy Day Mix

Black Heart - Calexico
The Day the Niggaz Took Over - Dr. Dre
Kyles Mom is a Big Fat Bitch - Eric Cartman
Straight To Hell - The Clash
Tears Dry On Their Own - Amy Winehouse
Breakin' Up - Rilo Kiley
Here Comes Your Man - Pixies
Girl Inform Me - The Shins
Lake Charles - Lucinda Williams
Bukowski - Modest Mouse
Melt Show - Old 97's
Soul Rebel - Bob Marley
A Song To Pass The Time - Bright Eyes
If Love Is A Red Dress - Maria McKee
Big In Japan - Tom Waits
Heathens - Drive-By Truckers
16 Days - Whiskeytown
We're Desperate - X
4th of July - Dave Alvin & the Guilty Men
Joleene - Dolly Parton

FLAHSBACK!!!

Craig and I heard an interview with Steven Tyler and
Joe Perry on talk radio this morning in bed and it made
me remember this video. I loved all the videos for this
album in high school. ahhh, good times.

Cryin':

Breakin' Up

"it's not as if new york city
burnt down to the ground
once you drove away
it's not as if the sun won't shine
when clouds up above
wash the blues away

are we breaking up?
are we breaking up?
is there trouble between you and i?
did my heart break enough?
did it break enough this time?

here's to all the pretty words
we will never speak
here's to all the pretty girls
you're gonna meet

am i breaking up?
am i breaking up?
is there trouble on the line?
did your heart break enough?
did it break enough this time?

ooh it feels good to be free
ooh it feels good to be free
ooh it feels good to be free

betrayal is a thorny crown
you wear it well
just like a king
revenge is the saddest thing
honey, i'm afraid to say
you deserve everything

am i breaking up?
are we breaking up?
is there trouble between the lines?
did your heart break enough?
did it break enough this time?

ooh it feels good to be free
ooh it feels good to be free
ooh it feels good to be free"

-Rilo Kiley



new favorite album...
it'll make you want to put
on some roller skates and
dance along to the funky lyrics!

Had a Blast

at the Launchpad last night with the girls.

Here, we have Ashley, Erin and Amanda looking
at the camera. Melissa and Lauren happened to
look away for this pic. Cara was out for a bit, but
called it quits a little earlier.



some cool poster art :


Eddie Spaghetti says "Rock On!".

Put Your Records On

Three little birds, sat on my window.
And they told me I don't need to worry.
Summer came like cinnamon
So sweet,
Little girls double-dutch on the concrete.

Maybe sometimes, we've got it wrong, but it's alright
The more things seem to change, the more they stay the same
Oh, don't you hesitate.

Girl, put your records on, tell me your favourite song
You go ahead, let your hair down
Sapphire and faded jeans, I hope you get your dreams,
Just go ahead, let your hair down.

You're gonna find yourself somewhere, somehow.

Blue as the sky, sunburnt and lonely,
Sipping tea in the bar by the roadside,
(just relax, just relax)
Don't you let those other boys fool you,
Got to love that afro hair do.

Maybe sometimes, we feel afraid, but it's alright
The more you stay the same, the more they seem to change.
Don't you think it's strange?

Girl, put your records on, tell me your favourite song
You go ahead, let your hair down
Sapphire and faded jeans, I hope you get your dreams,
Just go ahead, let your hair down.

You're gonna find yourself somewhere, somehow.

'Twas more than I could take, pity for pity's sake
Some nights kept me awake, I thought that I was stronger
When you gonna realise, that you don't even have to try any longer?
Do what you want to.

Girl, put your records on, tell me your favourite song
You go ahead, let your hair down
Sapphire and faded jeans, I hope you get your dreams,
Just go ahead, let your hair down.

Girl, put your records on, tell me your favourite song
You go ahead, let your hair down
Sapphire and faded jeans, I hope you get your dreams,
Just go ahead, let your hair down.

Oh, you're gonna find yourself somewhere, somehow


-Corinne Bailey Rae
(my middle name...corinne. ew.)

Fun time, oh yeah.

My girl Amanda is in the 505 for
a few days from NY, so tonight we play!

We have, and probably always will, enjoyed
a number of rock shows together and tonight
will be no different.

We'll be over at the 'Pad,
rocking out to Supersuckers!

NM State Fair

time of year is rolling around and I can
hardly wait! Every year, Craig, Angus and I
spend an afternoon enjoying all the fair
has to offer. Angus will usually ride some
sketchy rides, and we all like to play games
with the nice carnies. The animal farm and
the 4-H exhibits are fun too. But, our absolute
fave thing to do at the fair is eat! There are
a thousand different things you can have and
they are all delicious! These are some faves:

Roasted corn with cayenne, lemon salt and butter.
Pork on a Stick... very tasty and porky.
Sausages and Peppers... not as good as Craig makes.
Fry bread with lots of powdered sugar.
Green chile tortilla burgers.
Relleno dogs... yes that's a weiner in there.
Cotton candy... everyones favorite.
Aguas Frescas - a favorite of 'dos twins.

There is also some major people watching...
and cow milking.
and "69 sex all day" stickers.
and kids embarrassed 'cause their moms
dropped them off and now they need to
be picked up w/o their potential hook
up seeing.

good times.

I love the fair.

In Your Eyes

"Love, I get so lost, sometimes...
days pass and this emptiness fills my heart.
when I want to run away
I drive off in my car,
but whichever way I go
I come back to the place you are.

All my instincts, they return,
and the grand facade, so soon will burn.
Without a noise, without my pride
I reach out from the inside.

In your eyes,
the light the heat.
In your eyes,
I am complete.
In your eyes
I see the doorway to a thousand churches.
In your eyes
the resolution of all the fruitless searches.
In your eyes
I see the light and the heat..
in your eyes
oh, I want to be that complete
I want to touch the light
the heat I see in your eyes.

Love, I don't like to see so much pain...
So much wasted and this moment keeps slipping away
I get so tired of working so hard for our survival
I look to the time with you to keep me awake and alive

And all my instincts, they return
and the grand facade, so soon will burn.
Without a noise, without my pride
I reach out from the inside..."

Peter Gabriel