Darling Companion

Last night after work, I met up with my dear friend Sheila and we went to see a movie that brightened my day.  Have you heard of Darling Companion?  I simply adored it.

It's not getting great reviews, which I am completely baffled by because its not only a well written and relevant story, but its got a great cast (Diane Keaton, Kevin Klein, Diane Wiest, and Elizabeth Moss among others).  In a world where we are all bombarded with the most horrific news story of the day (despite the truth or lack there of behind it), I found this to be an uplifting story of hope and faith.  I left the theater with a huge smile on my face, which was quite the change from the Grumpy Smurf I had turned into over the past few days.

If you need something to smile about, or just want to be entertained by a sweet story be sure to go see this movie asap.  It's worth every penny.

Grumpy

I'm grumpy.  I'm not really sure why... except that for the past few nights I've had awful nightmares that have kept me awake for half the night.  The worst part is that I can't remember what happens in the dreams so that in wake I might be able to make some sense of them.  I mean, I remember a tidbit here and there, but nothing substantial. 

For example, last night I woke up at least three times after having turbulent dreams each time I started to doze.  All I remember is the color green, the face of a college friend (Carla B.) and being in Vail, Colorado.  The night before I just woke up angry, and the night before that I woke up terrified.

What gives?!  Any suggestions to shake the bad dreams?  I'm all ears.     

A little bit...

I've been playing hooky from work this morning.  I didn't mean to, but I kept seeing things that needed to be taken care of... first it was the dog.  On a beautiful day like today, he definitely needed a walk.  When I arrived home, I made the bed.  While making the bed, I accidentally spilled over a glass of water.  While cleaning up the water, I noticed I needed to dust under the bed, and when I put the rags into the hamper, I noticed all the laundry that needed to be washed.  House cleaning ensued (including the massacre of about 20 flies- where do they all come from?!)  When I stepped outside to take out the trash, I saw my vegetable garden and decided to take a closer look because I've completely neglected it since I planted it a few weeks ago.  Its not doing as well this year as it's done in the past... I think I need my mommy to fly out to Boise to help fix it.  When I finished piddling around with the garden, I went to my desk and returned some work emails.  Next thing I know its 11:30am and I am meeting my dear friend Sheila for lunch at noon.  Where did the morning go?

Our house in the dappled sunlight.  June 11, 2012

I would probably be more concerned with being late for work, but... Well, let's just say, that's another story...

Do you ever have days like this?   I hope the weather is as nice for you as it is for me today.  Happy Monday.

I'm Back!

Late last night, David and I arrived back in Boise after a 10-day trip visiting family in Wisconsin, Massachusetts, and Virginia.  It was a lovely trip, and so good to see family and even squeeze in a visit with a few friends too.  If we missed you while we were in your neck of the woods, I apologize, it was hard to fit everyone into such a short period of time combined with all the family stuff we were up to, and I swear we did our very best.  We decided to do the multi-leg trip because it seemed easier and more cost and vacation-time efficient than going back and forth across the country on separate trips to see everyone, and now that we've done it, we've decided that it is officially the best way to do family trips, and it will be how we do them from here on out.  Next time, we're planning to hit up Charlotte too, and make it a Manchester and Lopez family tour rather than just a Manchester family tour. (More on our trip later... I'm waiting for a few photos to share with you!)

We finally got to meet our beautiful niece Madelyn

As many of you know I've been terribly lacking in my blogging efforts as of late and much of that had to do with May being so busy, but let's face it, it was also a case of writer's block.  And it was difficult to get into the groove of blogging without having my own computer.  However, today, David surprised me with a new iMac of my own, and a mission to get my blog back on track.  I'm so excited!!!

Thank you for bearing with me... I'll be getting you up-to-date on everything Kookoobirdie as soon as possible!  

Oh... and belated Rabbit Rabbit!  Have a delightful June!

Rabbit rabbit!

Here's to a lucky month of May!

Gatsby the Catsby

David informed me this morning that his brother Andrew and sister-in-law Helena lost their cat.  He is an awesome gray kitty with a lot of personality who comes to the name Gatsby.  David and I decided that we had to help them find their baby... I don't know what I'd do if I lost Linus, or my mom lost my Stella, so I can't imagine what they are going through.

Please forward this post on to everyone you know in the Charlotte, North Carolina area- specifically near Myers Park or Dilworth, and let's see if we can find their sweet kitty and get him back home where he belongs. 

If you have information on Gatsby the Catsby, please contact Andrew Lopez at 704.774.7905 or at andrewflopez@gmail.com.

This Made My Day

This is such an inspiration... you've never lived until you've done something for another person just to see them smile.



Thanks for sharing this with me, Janet from the wonderful blog Tulip and Thelma!