at 03/13/10 12:07PM
Sunday will be our 2nd Anniversary. So many things have changed since we first got married. We've moved back to Houston (something I swore I'd never do) and we've had a baby (something else I swore wouldn't happen for at least 10 years). I guess I should stop coming up with things that I'm never gonna do, seems someone has it in mind for me to do all those things and then some. =)
I have no complaints though. I've really enjoyed most of our adventure together. There have been rough spots, it is life after all, but looking back today I can say that everything has turned out fine and even worked to the better. We have apartment, Lonnie has a good job, and we have a beautiful baby. What more could any couple ask for, just starting out?
Sometimes I feel like I don't tell my hubby that I love him enough. This is probably true. Seeing him everyday and texting him often has sorta dulled the excitement I use to get when we'd see each other. Everything isn't as "new" as a it once was, and we've had an interesting time adjusting and learning about how hard it really is to CHOOSE to love someone. It takes a lot of work, and a lot of thought. But its so rewarding when you learn to set aside your own discomforts and prejudices and give to the object of your affection!
So here is to many more happy, wonderful years with you Lonnie! I love you so much and I can't wait to spend them with you! I love you!
_Sam
at 03/09/10 2:00PM
You know those classic email spams of the banker in Nigeria writing to you because you are the long-lost next of kin for some guy the government is out to get, and the only way to inherit this guys estate (the value in the estimated billions of dollars) was to trust this random banker with all your personal information?? Well, today while checking my spam box I found a new twist on this classic tale and I about died of laughter. Its amazing the lies some people will spin in order to get money.
"Dearest ,
I am writing this mail to you with tears and sorrow from my heart.With due respect trust and humanity, i appeal to you to exercise a little patience and read through my letter i feel quite safe dealing with you in this important business having gone through your remarkable profile, honestly i am writing this email to you with pains, tears and sorrow from my heart, i will really like to have a good relationship with you and i have a special reason why i decided to contact you, i decided to contact you due to the urgency of my situation,My name is Miss. susan Kipkalya Kones, 25yrs old female and I held from Kenya in West Africa. My father was the former Kenyan road Minister. He and Assistant Minister of Home Affairs Lorna Laboso had been on board the Cessna 210, which was headed to Kericho and crashed in a remote area called Kajong'a, in western Kenya. The plane crashed on the Tuesday 10th, June,2008.
You can read more about the crash through the below site:
http://edition.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/africa/06/10/kenya.crash/index.html
After the burial of my father, my stepmother and uncle conspired and sold my father's property to an italian Expertrate which the shared the money among themselves and live nothing for me. One faithful morning, I opened my father's briefcase and found out the documents which he have deposited huge amount of money in one bank in Burkina Faso with my name as the next of kin. I travelled to Burkina Faso to withdraw the money for a better life so that I can take care of myself and start a new life, on my arrival, the Bank Director whom I met in person told me that my father's instuction to the bank is that the money would only be release to me when I am married or present a trustee who will help me and invest the money overseas. I am in search of an honest and reliable person who will help me and stand as my trustee so that I will present him to the Bank for transfer of the money to his bank account overseas. I have chosen to contact you after my prayers and I believe that you will not betray my trust. But rather take me as your own sister. Though you may wonder why I am so soon revealing myself to you without knowing you, well I will say that my mind convinc ed me that you may be the true person to help me. Moreso, I will like to disclose much to you if you can help me to relocate to your country because my stepmother have threaten to assinate me. The amount is( $5.8 USD )Million United State Dollars, and I have confirmed from the bank in Burkina Faso on my arrival, You will also help me to place the money in a more profitable business venture in your Country.
However, you will help by recommending a nice University in your country so that I can complete my studies. It is my intention to compensate you with 20% of the total money for your services and the balance shall be my capital in your establishment. As soon as I receive your positive response showing your interest I will put things into action immediately. In the light of the above, I shall appreciate an urgent message indicating your ability and willingness to handle this transaction sincerely. Awaiting your urgent and positive response. Please do keep this only to your self for now untill the bank will transfer the fund. I beg you not to disclose it till i come over because I am affraid of my weaked stepmother who has threatened to kill me and have the money alone ,I thank God Today that am out from my country (KENYA) but now In (Burkina Faso) where my father deposited these money with my name as the next of Kin.I have the documents for the claims.
yours Sincerely
susan Kipkalya Kones. "
In the original email there were 3 small icons of a rose. 1 after the "Dearest," and the other 2 after the signature.
Doesn't that just make your heart bleed? For a second I thought she was going to ask me to marry her. I bet this email snags a lot of women. I wonder how much money they actually make through these scams?
_Sam
at 03/04/10 2:13PM
My parents have this ADORABLE orange tom cat that has been hanging around their house for about a year now. Recently, some cats from the neighborhood have been beating the tar out of him (we think he might have gotten into with a racoon too) so yesterday I brought him home to our apartment, in the hopes of letting him heal and rest, and then if I can't keep him as an outdoor cat, finding him a good home.
We tried keeping him inside last night and that went over like a lead balloon. Allie and Jessie were furious with me and Lonnie and spent most of the day in the highest parts of the living room, avoiding everyone. Minnie on the other hand was estactic to have a friend. I thought about it some this morning and decided that Rusty had to outside, at least for during the day. Well, after several atempts to get him out the door, I finally suceeded and left him some food and water. When I came back later though, he was gone and some fluffy black cat was eating his food. =( Where Rusty is, I don't know. But when he finds is way back to my porch, he is going to need a good home!
If you know anyone in the West Houston/Katy area please see if they would like this sweet boy! He's about 2-3 years old and is simply the sweetest cat I have ever met. He doesn't bite (even when we gave him a bath!) and loves to snuggle. He would make a good indoor/outdoor cat for someone with some land. But he would also do well as a lap cat. He has not been fixed yet, and, as far as I know, has had no shots or vacinations. He just showed up at my parents house one day with a purple collar on and never left. So if you, or anyone you know, is looking for a faithful, furry, cuddly companion to add to your family, please let me know!
I will post pics if he manages to find his way back here. If he doesn't come back, than obviously he won't need to be adopted =)
_Sam