the state that i am in

Update your Feeds!

Erin — Fri, 02 May 2008 20:16:57 +0000

If this post is coming through your feed reader, you still need to update your feed to my new site. Click here to go to my site and scroll down to subscribe to the new feed!

If you are reading this post…

Erin — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 22:26:10 +0000

…you need to update your feed reader. With the move to a new domain host, some feed readers were sad and didn’t move with me. Go here and resubscribe to my feed at the bottom of the page.

Testing, Testing

Erin — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 01:30:45 +0000

My blog has moved to my new host. It’s still at stateiamin.com, but you may need to update your feed readers!

Kaya’s Crazy Monday — Kaya Doesn’t Mind Going Outside!

Erin — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 22:26:37 +0000

It’s hard to believe it, but it’s true. Kaya doesn’t usually like to go outside. We’ll open the door to the backyard and Rufus runs outs, but not Kaya. Nope. Instead, Kaya backs away and hangs her head in shame. She does not want to go out there! Weird, right? What kind of dog doesn’t want to go outside?

Kaya does actually like to be outside (see proof below), it’s just that she doesn’t want to be away from her people. Kaya is very clingy. She’s kind of like velcro. She’s always stuck to one of us! With the recent (well, almost two weeks ago now) nice weather, Kaya did spend some happy time outside:

How do our other puppy friends like playing outside? Go visit and find out — Smalls, Rufus, Ben, Ted, Gus, and Zapp!

Weekend Randomness

Erin — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 23:43:15 +0000

Random highlights from my weekend:

Got a new nephew, Ian, on Friday. Still have only seen two pictures, though!
Ate some tasty mini cheeseburgers. Yum!
Got a domain for my business site/blog and successfully installed WordPress. Have proven to myself that I am not a technology moron.
Made some tasty red velvet cupcakes. Again with the yum!
Cleaning, dishes, laundry.

It was a fairly tame, quiet weekend. Nice and relaxing! What were you up to this weekend?

Color My Lips

Erin — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 19:43:45 +0000

Jamie recently asked for some makeup advice, and the truth is that I need some too. I’m on the hunt for the perfect lipgloss. I can never seem to find it, so my lips just go bare. So, this is what I’m looking for:

Not sticky — Anything overly sticky is a deal-breaker for me.
Pretty, subtle color
Not too shiny — I’m not going clubbing, just to work.
Reasonably priced — I’m willing to pay up to $15, maybe even $20, for something that’s good.

Can anyone help me? I’ve been on this quest for quite some time! I’d really like to have some pretty lips!

So Cute I Want to Die

Erin — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 22:13:00 +0000

Thanks to Janet for brining him to my attention!

Update on Blog Move

Erin — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 11:55:30 +0000

My domain transfer is pending and should be complete soon. That means that things may go away here for a bit while having the new site set up. In the meantime, you can still find me at stateiamin.wordpress.com

Basically, if you look for me here and I’m not…check there. If you don’t see posts in your reader for a while…check there too.

Happy Friday!

Google Me This

Erin — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 22:26:43 +0000

Lately, people have been making there way here with some interesting searches. Thought it might be fun to share:

Helen Keller’s stepbrothers
bra squeeze
man panties
do people have black tie on friday night
fat girl belly rub
countrywide sucks monkey butt

How do people make their way to your blog?

Roosday-Tuesday — Wherein Our Hero is a Couch-Licker

Erin — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 22:03:20 +0000

Hey there internet dogs! Rufus here with some more of my worldly advice and ways to drive your mom crazy! The topic for today is couch licking. Don’t walk away so soon! This is actually a lot of fun.

What is couch licking? Well, pups, it’s just like it sounds. You lick the couch. You lick it a lot. It tastes good. It drives your mom crazy. What could be more fun for a dog? I mean besides eating shoes and getting treats, of course.

MMMM, treats. I mean…let’s get started! Step one is to lick the couch. Lick it a lot. Leave a big huge wet spot. Make sure you stay with the spot though…you don’t want your mom to think you peed there. It should look something like this:

See how I’m staying with the spot? This is key. Mom knows that I licked this big spot. You don’t want to get in trouble for peeing. The key is too annoy, not get in trouble.

Now, on to Step 2. When you here your mom (or dad) coming, start licking again. You’re trying to get caught in the act. When mom walks in and catches you, make this face:

It’s the classic, “I’m busted,” face. Mom’s fall for it every time! Now she’s going to start scolding you. Here’s where you really get to work your puppy magic. Pull out the, “I feel so guilty for licking the couch please love me and give me treats,” face. Like this:

No mom (or dad) can resist that face. You’ll get a nice cuddle and be told not to do it again! It’s awesome. You get to be naughty, make a mess, taste the couch, and get away with it! What could be better. Now, go try it and let me know how it goes!

Guys, I’m counting on you — Smalls, Kaya, Ben, Ted, Gus, and Zapp!