I have too much stuff...

So starting to pack for the big relocation and I became overwhelmed at how much stuff I really have, especially in the clothes department. It made me a bit nauseous that I actaully owned all this crap!!! Time to purge and feel clean again. So Saturday I drove 13 big black trash bags full of clothes to the Goodwill. I am sure someone is going to have a much better christmas. I was so good. I didn't even go through the bags to make sure I wanted to keep anything. It was pull and stuff for like 2 hours. I am now down to 5 medium bins full of clothing...the pile of laundry I need to do of clothing I need to wear for work and then one large bin that will be for my coats...I have a few of those too. Ugh, and to think I haven't even started with my shoes yet...Do I really need 5 pairs of pumas??? I just might where I'm going...

Have you Elfed Yourself Today???

I sure did and had a lot of fun doing it...want to Elf Yourself?? Go and do it at ElfYourself . I promise you will get one good heck of a laugh!!!

You can check out mine . I added some niftty little screenprints just so you can see what you are missing if you don't feel like elfing yourself!!! Oh how I love the internet!!!!

All About Me Pt. 2

FEARS:

Your Greateast fear: Being alone
Your most fearful moment: When I had to make the decision to move on and be alone
A crime or natural disaster you were a victim of: I was hit by a speeding car while walking across the street when I was younger.
A Crime or Natural Disaster you fear: Being shot or murdered
A sickness or disease you fear: Cancer
A reason for which you would seriously contemplate suicide: No matter what I feared or how bad something was, this would never ever be an option for me.

Your greatest fear about aging: Not being able to do the things I love. Having to put limitations on things.

When People first meet you, you are afraid the will think: she's nuts LOL. Actually afraid that they will not think I am nice because I can be quiet at times. Or, that I would not meet the expecations they had about me.

A country you fear exploring: The Middle East

Your Greates Fear about marriage: Having it fail

Your greatest fear about having children: Screwing them up, or losing them.

Something on your mind you are afraid to share: Not quite ready to share it yet

A Plan or project you worry may fail: My quest to finish school

My dad always taught me that what I fear the most will come to me. I try hard in life not to fear many things. There are some things in this world that are just unavoidable. If you life your life to the fullest and be you inside and out, there is not reason to have many fears.

I have been TAGGED!!!!

WOW!!! Well thanks to my good friend Carmen I have been tagged....What is it you ask? Well Here are the rules:

Rule A) Link to the person that tagged you and post the rules on your blog...
Rule B) Share 7 random and/or weird facts about yourself...
Rule C) Tag 7 random people at the end of your post and include links to their blogs...
Rule D) Let each person know that they've been tagged by leaving a comment on their blog

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Random / weird facts:

1. I have an obsession with satin/silky things. Ribbons mostly. I always carry a small satin ribbon in my pocket or in my purse. It stems from my blue blanky that had a satin trim when i was a baby. I have been obsessed since.

2. I am a music freak!!!! People call me when they can't think of the name of a song or who sings it. People test me all the time!! I also have an obsession for Untz Untz music. I swear I am going to have little raver babies. I also can relate songs to points of time in my life. I can remember the year and where I was when the song was heard.

3. I know every line to Pee Wee Herman's Big Adventure. I watched every day one summer. I can still watch it and say every line.

4. I have an obesession with cutting and changing my hair. One of these days I will post all the different hairstyles and colors I have had. I get this habit from my mom who again has never had the same hairstyle.

5. I will chew a piece of gum even after it loses flavor. No not as bad as Violet from Willy Wonka, but close I must admit

6. I can't give blood. I pass out if I do. I also have to crawl when I have the flu. I will pass out if I don't. I have a muscle in my stomach that sends a signal to my brain to shut down when I am really sick or lose important fluids like blood. My dad has the same issue.

7. I didn't get my first barbie till I was in my twenties. My mom never bought me barbies, of course they bought me everything else. I actually bought my first Barbie and it wasn't even Barbie, it was Skipper. I didn't have enought money for Barbie. My mom finally bought me princess Barbie when I was 26. Now I can never say she didn't buy me a Barbie.

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Yes or No

So I have been inspired to blog again after pulling out one of my favorite books that helps to remind me of just who I really am. I decided that I would start blogging from my "All About Me" book.

So... Yes or No???

*You keep a diary

YES but I like to call it a Journal of thoughts because it doesn't always make a lot of sense

*You like to cook

YES & NO I like to cook for entertaining

*You exercise regularly

Hmmm this used to be a big YES as of Monday this will go back to a big YES

*You Sketch while you are on the phone

YES if doodling counts. I can't draw to save my life!!!

*You have read a book in the past month

YES on my 5 hour flight to Atlanta. I then had to buy the third installment so I had something to read on the way home

*You replace the toilet-paper roll immediately

NO

*You like crossword puzzles

NO

*You have visited the Eiffel Tower

YES (I need to go again though)

*You have a secret you have never shared with anyone

NO there is always one person that has to know you darkest secrets, otherwise you will go insane

*You wait till the last minute to fill your car with gas

NO there were enough times in high school where my mom always ran out of gas or almost ran out and walking was involved. I vowed to never let myself be like that

*You snore

YES occasionally when I am extremely exhausted.

*You have been to your ancestors' homeland

NO but this is one of the places on my list of travels. Spain better watch out lol

*You read in the bathroom

NO!!! Ewwww

*Being sick is a vacation

NO!!! Snotty noses and headaches are not my idea of a vacation

*You often have people over at your house

YES

*You like America

YES - of course I have never lived anywhere else

*You can remember jokes

NO i am the worst at this!!! Unless they made me laugh hysterically then just maybe I'll remember them

*You play cards

YES does UNO count??

*You fold your underwear

LOL NO

*You talk in your sleep

NO

*You eat fast

NO

*You recycle small batteries

NO (weird question)

*You often avoid paying full price

YES

*You like hiking

YES and I need to do more of it

*You like being on the phone

YES & NO some days I just ignore it

*You shave regularly

Shamefully NO

*You set your watch a few minutes ahead

YES always have

*You are always late

NO i am always early

*You often get headaches

NO

*You smoke

NO

*A naked photo of you exists

YES - no questions

*You can whistle

YES but not really a tune

*You write letters regularly

NO but the art of writing letters needs to come back. I still love getting letters!

*You believe in destiny

YES-blame it on my romantic nature

*You brush your teeth three times a day

NO

*You have something you wish to confess

YES - who doesn't?

*You change your bedsheets weekly

NO

*You bite your fingernails

YES - Sometimes

*You pick your nose

NO!!!!

*You are a vegetarian

NO - tried but couldn't do it

*You have eaten in a restaurant alone

NO - but it's on my list of things to do to get over fears of looking lonely

*You have gone to a movie alone

NO - again on my list (see above)

*You have taken a vacation alone

NO - travelled alone yes to my destination but was entertained my friends at my destination

*You read the newspaper everyday

YES - but of course it's the online version

*You have not used a hair dryer in the past five years

NO - everyday

*You have never used a personal computer

LOL NO...not sure what life would be like without one

*You have made love on an airplane

NO

*You have hit your father or mother in anger

NO!!!!!

*When you think you have done something wrong you are quick to apologize

YES - I don't like knowing someone is upset with me

*You drank mother's milk

NO

*You generally save letters and postcards

YES - especially ones that are special to me

*You hate parties

NO!!! I am a social butterfly

*You have stolen money from your parents

YES - gosh that sounds so horrible. You do stupid things when you're a kid

*You have fired a gun

OH YES!!!

*You often have the last word

NO

*Less is more

Yes & NO

*You give money to homeless people

NO

*Money has influenced your character

NO - LOL I would have to have money first to answer that question

*You know who you are

YES & NO - more on the yes side now though. I think you continue to discover yourself everyday

*You enjoy being photographed

YES - on a good day ;)

*Life treats you well

YES

SHE'S HOME!!!!

Sweet Peyton made it to California. I was a nervous ball of energy and until I saw her sweet face through her crate door did the knots finally subside!!! Peyton is one of the sweetest things next to Tank and Dozer. She took to the boys so well and visa versa!!! She met grandma and grandpa. Took her first car ride with the boys where she slept most of the time and cuddled with her new brothers, and had a fun romp in the backyard. She is now out cold on one of the three beds we have for the boys. I think I am going to go love on her a bit now.

Let The Countdowns Begin!!!

New Addition to the family.

After a long weekend of discussions and weighing all of our several options we decided to add to our family. In a couple weeks we will welcome one of the cutest Brindle Boxer Girls I have ever seen!!!! There is a story behind her that I will eventually share. Everyone meet Peyton!!! (Picture taken by Jess of Tribute Boxers)

I love the 90's!!!

Ok well, looking at how I dressed and did my hair in the 90's I don't love that part, but I do love the music of the 90's. I have been listening to the 90's station on my XM radio lately I so much of that music brings me back. So I thought I would share my favorites (these are in no particular order) I am sure there are more than I listed but it's late and I tired...

1. SUGAR RAY "EVERYMORNING" "FLY" MMM MARK MCGRATH!!!
2. TLC "NO SCRUBS" YOU GIRLS KNOW IT BECAME YOUR ANTHEM!!!
3. ALANIS MORISETTE "YOU OUGHTA KNOW!"
4. SARAH MCLACHLAN - "ADIA"
5. SARAH MCLACHLAN POSSESSION
6. OK ANYTHING SARAH MCLACHLAN!!!!!!
7. BEN FOLDS 5 "BRICK"
8. WILL SMITH "GETTIN' JIGGY WIT IT" YOU KNOW YOU ALL GOT JIGGY
9. SINEAD OCONNER "NOTHING COMPARES TO YOU" YOU KNOW YOU ALL WATCHED THE BALD HEADED FREAKSHOW
10. DEE LITE "GROOVE IS IN THE HEART" AH HIGH SCHOOL DANCE FLASH BACK!!!
11. DIGITAL UNDERGROUND "THE HUMPTY DANCE" HA I SAW HIM ON A BUS IN SF ONE DAY!!!
12. FAITH NO MORE "EPIC"
13. BEL BIV DEVOE "POISON" NEVER TRUST A BIG BUTT AND A SMILE LOL
14. BLIND MELON "NO RAIN"
15. TAG TEAM "WHOOMP THERE IT IS"
16. SHERYL CROW "ALL I WANNA DO"
17. COUNTING CROWS "MR. JONES"
18. CRANBERRIES "LINGER"
19. MADONNA "VOGUE" OK THERE WERE A LOT OF MADONNA THAT WAS AWESOME DURING THE 1990'S SO ALL MADONNA WORKS FOR ME!
20. LL COOL J 'MOMMA SAID KNOCK YOU OUT"
21. DJ JAZZY JEFF & THE FRESH PRINCE "SUMMERTIME" YOU ALL KNOW YOU GET THAT SUMMERTIME VIBE WHEN YOU HEAR THAT SONG!!!
22. DES'REE "YOU GOTTA BE"
23. EVERYTHING BUT THE GIRL "MISSING"
24. JAMIROQUAI "VIRTUAL INSANITY"
25. REAL MCCOY "ANOTHER NIGHT"
26. SMASH MOUTH "WALKING ON THE SUN"
27. SNAP "RHYTHM IS A DANCER"
28. SUBLIME "WHAT I GOT"
30. DAFT PUNK "AROUND THE WORLD"
31. HADDAWAY "WHAT IS LOVE" COME ON WE ALL DID THE HEAD BOB!!!!
32. STARDUST "MUSIC SOUNDS BETTER" ONE OF THE BEST DANCE SONGS!!!
33. FIONA APPLE "CRIMINAL"
34. CARDIGAN "LOVEFOOL"
35. EMF "UNBELIEVABLE"
36. CHUMBAWAMBA "TUB THUMPING"
37. DEPECHE MODE "PERSONAL JESUS"
38. EVE 6 "INSIDE OUT"
39. GIN BLOSSOMS "HEY JEALOUSY"
40. MARCY'S PLAYGROUND "SEX & CANDY"
41. DAVE MATHEWS BAND "CRASH INTO ME"
42. NO DOUBT "I'M JUST A GIRL"
43. OASIS "WONDER WALL"
44. PEARL JAM "JEREMY"
45. RED HOT CHILI "UNDER THE BRIDGE"
46. THIRD EYE BLIND "SEMI-CHARMED LIFE"
47. TONIC "IF YOU COULD ONLY SEE"
48. JEWEL "WHO WILL SAVE YOUR SOUL"
49. GREEN DAY "LONGVIEW'
50. 311 "DOWN"
51. BUSH "THE CHEMICAL BETWEEN US"
52. FUEL "SHIMMER"
53. STONE TEMPLE PILOTS "INTERSTATE LOVE SONG"
54. ORDINARY WORLD "DURAN DURAN"
55. JANET JACKSON "IF"
56. EXTREME "MORE THAN WORDS"
57. CAKE "THE DISTANCE"
58. CANDLEBOX "YOU"

HAPPY 2ND BIRTHDAY TANK & DOZER!!!

Two years ago you were born. 8 weeks later we brought both of you home and you have been a joy to our lives ever since!!!! You both have grown so big so fast and we are so proud to see what good boys you have become. You have exceeded all our expectations of what it's like to be owned by boxers! Happy Birthday Sweet boys!!!!

Tank made Explore!!!!

For those of you that use Flickr you know what I'm talking about. Making explore is this random thing, but it means your picture has generated a little following. For this being just a random shot I took the other day, it sure has generated a small little buzz!!! I am glad Tank finally posed for me. I included one of Dozer too!!! He looks so tall(ok he is 28 inches tall and tank is 27 inches... CRAZY tall boys!!!) I think I deer instead of boxers.

CAN CAN OH YES WE CAN!!!

Thank you Carmen!!! I have not laughed so hard from making something. Adding Tank and Dozer was the most hilarious thing!!! I should be doing homework but am now addicted to making dancing head movies on JibJab!!!

Hubbies new office!

So Stevo finally started flying again after his 7 month paid vacation from Virgin America. Yes he was sad to have to go back to work and leave the boys who got to spend everyday with him, but it defintely was time to get the wings back in the air. He had his first flight last wednesday afternoon. He had quite an audience as my parents watched him take off from their deck. They screamed and cheered as they watched his plane lift off the run way and over the bay from San Francisco Internationa Airport. Hopefully my moms pictures turned out good and I can post those once she figures out how to get them off her camera!! I am so happy for him as he gets to fly a plane much bigger than anything he has ever flown and that has the best inflight system ever!!! Here is his new office!!!

Where have you been??

So surfing around on some blogs I am came across this map (Carmen I stole it from Luis' blog; I admit it hehe) I was interested to see where I have been both within the united states and abroad. I only have 33 more states to visit!! Ok actually 32 cause next month I get to go visit Atlanta, Georgia to visit some amazing peeps that are just as crazy about their boxers as I am!



create your own visited states map
or check out these Google Hacks.

Man I've got some more Countries to hit!!!! Anyone up for some travel ;)
And i didn't include the US cause I live there...


create your own visited countries map

Just my opinion

Now I love Kashi!! I love their cereals and their bars and their cookies...What I don't love is there Frozen meals so far. Yuck!! So far i have had the Pesto Pasta Primavera and the Lemongrass Rosemary Chicken.


I like healthy foods but this is pushing it a bit! Now I have yet to try their frozen Pizzas so stay tuned.

Mom is at it again

Mom is at it again, originally uploaded by Autumn's Stuff.

Tank just doesn't like the camera. He sees me coming and he just runs away. The only times I can catch him are during his afternoon naps on his lounge chair.

Sweet Dozer

Sweet Dozer, originally uploaded by Autumn's Stuff.

When it comes to the camera, he just doesn't shy away.

Tori Amos - I'm not stupid + Winter

During one of Tori Amos' legendary improvs, she sang a song about Lindsay Lohan and Paris Hilton!!! I think she rocks, and this song is hilarious.

Sometimes ya just need a little wind up your skirt!!!

Someone must have known I needed a little chuckle today. This is totally something as a child you would have caught me doing!!!

Lunar Eclipse of 2007

I so wanted to stay and watch this but I can't stay up late now that I'm old...Ok I can I just was too tired this day. I found this picture while searching for pics. I love the fact that this was taken with the TransAmerican Pyramid builiding in San Francisco next to it...I miss home!

The moon glows orange during the lunar eclipse early Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2007 seen next to the TransAmerican Pyramid in San Francisco. The moon's surface darkened as the earth's shadow moved across it to create a partial eclipse from just before 1:51am (PST) with the total eclipse visible one hour later. (AP Photo/San Francisico Chronicle, Frederick Larson)

I Love Chicken Poop!!!

I really do...But it's not what you are thinking. A few months ago while at the drug store to get some decongestant I stumbled across this lip balm. The name alone caught my eye and I just had to buy it because of the name. Little did I know it would become my absolute favorite lip balm ever. No taste, no smell, no burning just smooth smooth smooth texture!!! I love it so much that I have one at work, one at home, and one in my purse. I am never without my chicken poop. I LOVE CHICKEN POOP!!!!!

It's almost Friday...

Ok so I started school last week and I am having the hardest time getting motivated to do any homework or reading. I haven't quite decided if I like our instructor. Since all my classes are online I don't have to see him, but still...anyway let's hope I get my butt in gear really soon and start finding my motivation...
On to happier things!!! Tank Finally Sat for me. I had to hold cheese in my hand though. They are sucka's for cheese. So here is my picture of the week. Enter Tank!!! He's so not my little man Tank anymore. He is becoming such a big boy (big sigh)...

This may not be a big deal to some but for those that know about flickr and it's explore function know it's always a big deal when you make the explore list. Well tonight I made it!!! I can't believe it when I ran the scout and i didn't the "I'm sorry..." I saw a picture starring back at me!!! I was so excited and Stevo just looked at me like I was crazy. I tried to explain it and he still thinks I'm crazy!!! So what if I only came in at #418. I made it!!!! Here is my lucky picture!!! And of course it features the two most wonderful boys in the world!!!! Thanks Tank & Dozer for being such great subjects for mommy!!!!

Happy Independence Day!!!!

Tough week ends on a happy note

So we had a scare with our Boxer Dozer. From Sunday of last week till Thursday we dealt with a rollercoaster of emotions as we tried to figure out what was going on with him In the end he came out to be in perfect health!!! I have to say I am thankful for my amazing MLB (www.mustluvboxers.com) girls and members as well as my BFF Nicole for getting me through and keeping us in their thoughts and prayers as well as sending good vibes our way!! Without them I would have totally lost it!!
So I chose Happy Dozer as my pic of the week. Tank is so camera shy these days that I haven't quite gotten a good pic of him. I'm working on it though!!

It's a Cactus???

So I was at my parents this weekend and was playing around in her yard with my camera trying to figure this puppy out when I stumbled across my favorite picture for the week. Who ever thought that a cactus could look like this!!!

One of my wonderful MLB gals googled it for me and found that Its a succulent, black Aeonium (Pinwheel). Whatever it is I love how it photographed!!!

New Hobby

So I finally got the camera I have been wanting for a long time. Although as I stare at it, I have no idea in the world how to really use it. I am determined to learn. Here is my favorite picture for the week. I am sure I am going to have a lot of my pups but this one of Dozer stole my heart!



Speaking of favorites...I am also in love with the best make-up ever!!! My cousin turned me onto http://www.everydayminerals.com/ It is the best thing since sliced bread! You actually can try the make-up (for a very small fee) before you purchase it. Oh, and the best thing, the starter kit is only 28 smackaroos and you actually get full size quantities instead of half the size that some give you. Plus a few others things in the starter kit that you're gonna have to check out yourself!

I need more music...

I'm in L.O.V.E.

Ok I have never been more in love with a material possession...ok well except for my Ipod...This is the greatest, most fantastic, most out of this world I want to scream it from the mountains Phone!!! Although Jr. would disagree with me (boo Blackberry), it was the best purchase ever!!!

Yay for Blackjacks!!!!

The Way I see it #204

Have you ever read the sides of your starbucks cups? Today I got one that drew my attention:

Remember your dreams and fight for them. You must know what you want from life. There is just one thing that makes your dream become impossible: the fear of failure. Never forget your Personal Legend. Never forget your dreams. Your silent heart will guide you. Be silent now. It is the possibilty of a dream that makes life interesting. You can choose between being a victim of destiny or an adventurer who is fighting for something important. --Paulo Coelho