Day 81 - March 22, 2010

Well the rain is back again today. I guess we can't have beautiful sunny days every day! Today I was in the study, getting some work done, when I took a minute to really notice how cool the lamp in here really is. Ikea tends to make some really neat stuff! This particular lamp lets you put in a colored insert, so you can have either orange, or blue. We've only had the orange in since we brought it home years ago - it's Eric's favorite color. I decided to snap a few pictures, to see if I could come up with something cool and interesting, and lo and behold - the cool orange lamp from Ikea - in a fun new light (ha ha! pun intended!)

Until Tomorrow,

Athina

Day 62 - March 3, 2010

Daisy loves to ride in the car. No matter where I go - she is always excited to come along! She loves it in the morning when we go drop off Eric at work, and when we pick him up at night. When I drive to the grocery store or to run some other errands. It doesn't matter to her that she might have to sit in the car for 10 minutes or 45 minutes - she is content to do so! It will be nice though when it gets a little warmer, and I can leave the back window open longer for her to sniff all the interesting smells I'm sure she smells when she sticks her nose out the window. But for now - just looking to see what's out there will have to do - Mom needs to stay warm!

Until Tomorrow,

Athina

Day 52 - February 21, 2010

Today has been a very lazy Sunday (well, after a nice, brisk 45 minute walk this morning)! We're having a few people over this afternoon to watch the NASCAR race, and I have to start cooking soon, but in the meantime, Eric and Daisy took advantage of the time we had and were lounging behind me in the office on the futon we have in there. Eric eventually fell asleep, but Daisy was just chillin and enjoying a lazy day. Though for Daisy, every day is a lazy day! Anyways, we're ready to get to the kitchen and make some chicken schnitzle and spaetzle and green beans for our guests, who will be here...oh in about 10 minutes! Meep!

Until Tomorrow,

Athina

Day 45 - February 14, 2010

Valentines Day, like many holidays, has become a commercial holiday run by greeting card companies, retail stores and various other businesses, trying to get you to buy as much crap as possible to celebrate a holiday about love. If you really want to celebrate Valentines Day, don't buy stuff, tell someone how you feel! Tell someone you love them, and how much they mean to you - whether a significant other, a pet, a family member or a friend. It's something we should do every day, but take the time today to do so! It doesn't have to be a holiday where anyone feels left out. We all have someone to love, and someone who loves us back! I wish you all a Happy Valentines Day!

Until Tomorrow,

Athina

Day 21 - January 21, 2010

So over the last few months, Eric has been on a coffee kick. But not just ANY coffee kick - he loves freshly ground high quality coffee that is prepared french pressed! Whoa! Now many people out their love their coffee, and I personally am a huge fan of iced coffee, but if you've never had good french press coffee - you don't know what you're missing! Delicious nutty coffee goodness that is strong but flavorful. I love having it every once in a while, even though Eric chides me for using cream and splenda in it. I guess I'm not as hardcore as he is! Anyways, next time you go to Starbucks, get some french press and see what you think! Oh, and by the way - for all you folks reading out there...don't be shy! Leave a comment every so often! I love hearing from you :)

Until Tomorrow,

Athina

Day 2 - January 2, 2010

Two of the most important things in my life are in this picture. I know - we're getting sappy and it's only day two, but Eric and I will have been together 10 years this year so I think that's a bit of a milestone! Daisy Doo is a rather new addition, but she will have been with us for a full year this February, and she is such a wonderful doggie. Sometimes (myself included) we take people in our lives for granted, and we just assume that they will always be with us. Don't take people for granted - let them know that they are important to you and thank them for all they do. So Eric and Daisy, when you see this, THANK YOU! (Eric, be sure to read it TO Daisy...she can't read it herself obviously) You guys make my everyday life interesting and great, no matter what :)

Until tomorrow,

Athina