Friends since '95. Lovers/partners since '98. 2013, I understood what Keith was saying/humming with a mouth full of mouthwash!

Just spent 2hrs trying to resuscitate a corn snake. We failed. We've lost Fred. :'(

Congratulations Illinois!!! (C'mon North Carolina! Get with it!!!)

Today is Day 400 without sodas! Dew me? Dew me not!

Must be a "day of love!" Three of my friends are getting married today (not to each other, three separate weddings), and it's the 1st year anniversary for two of my friends (married to each other)! <3 *raises virtual glass* A happy day to all!

Night-time leg cramps SUCK! Keith ROCKS! He rescued me from a cramp before it hit full-on!!! <3

Proud to say that a traditionally-made orangeade was TOO sweet. Yuck! They made me a fresh one with just oranges, plain water, & ice! Perfect! It was a nice treat. :)

I MADE IT!!! One full year without drinking my golden nectar (Mountain Dew/ Mello Yello/ Sun Drop) Didn't even touch a Coca-cola! Woo-HOO!!!

Proficient in Oohmah...

Small world! Turns out that Keith & my college buddy went to the same H.S., graduated together, but didn't know each other!

Bonnie & Clyde

Created with Pic Stitch

Lightening and lots of little ISOs (identified stationary objects)

And we're off! Only 8 hours late.

Happy International Bacon Day!!!

Would you believe we're still at work?

Ketchup recipe and my tweaked version

I made ketchup!

If anybody sees me in the morning they must think I'm crazy. I do arm sweeps checking to see if there are any huge spiderwebs.

Keith did this! I'm so proud!

Keith did this! I'm so proud!

Just woke up a few minutes ago. Still lying in bed with my feet propped up... Computer on my stomach... Phone in my hand... I sure live a hard life.

No new phone for me tonight. Can't get txt msgs. G...

No new phone for me tonight. Can't get txt msgs. Googling for a remedy... claims I'm out of memory. NOT TRUE. :/

I'm TOTALLY ANNOYED. My phone is crapping out BIGT...

I'm TOTALLY ANNOYED. My phone is crapping out BIGTIME & I'm literally trapped at work because Keith has my car at another bld

FYI: I can't receive text msgs for some reason... ...

FYI: I can't receive text msgs for some reason... so, phone is going to nap.

I just want to officially say: I love hummus. I lo...

I just want to officially say: I love hummus. I love falafel.

In bed.

Made it to the store just in time for the salesper...

Made it to the store just in time for the salesperson to cause me to 2nd guess getting an iPhone. More research tonight. Drat!

Just because peppers have stoped burning your tong...

Just because peppers have stoped burning your tongue, doesn't mean they won't burn you later...

And it's over... What a show!

This is my favorite!

I was pleasantly surprised at the many "layers" of sunset!

Wild skies!

One of my favorites!

Keith txted to me: Sunset! (It was GORGEOUS! We sp...

Keith txted to me: Sunset! (It was GORGEOUS! We spent 20 minutes outside watching & I took 92 pics&vids!)

My phone was totally dead on the charger this morn...

My phone was totally dead on the charger this morning. I taught it to fly. New phone tomorrow!!!!!

Pretty! (Just a few minutes ago)

Awww... I felt so guilty.... the whole time I was eating...

DAY 333 with no sodas! :D I still have the urge fo...

DAY 333 with no sodas! :D I still have the urge for a Dew on occasion.... but... so far, so good!

44444 :)

Now we finally get some rain! Sounds like we might...

Now we finally get some rain! Sounds like we might need a canoe...

My phone flies pretty well. Survived being thrown ...

My phone flies pretty well. Survived being thrown off the table & into the floor. (Oops). Finally works. Now I know the secret!

I wonder how well it flies ...

I wonder how well it flies ...

I am about 2 seconds away from going "Office Space...

I am about 2 seconds away from going "Office Spaces" on my phone...

In fact... this phone might die an untimely "death...

In fact... this phone might die an untimely "death" if it doesn't start behaving...

I'm pretty sure my phone "senses" it's gonna be re...

I'm pretty sure my phone "senses" it's gonna be replaced in less than 2 weeks (If I don't SMASH it first).

Tutti-Fruiti Tuesday! ;) banana, peach, nectarine,...

Tutti-Fruiti Tuesday! ;) banana, peach, nectarine, apple, avocado, mango, strawberries! Now all I want is MEAT! I'm STARVING!

323 days no soda! NOW, I have to tackle sodium (do...

323 days no soda! NOW, I have to tackle sodium (doctor's orders). At groc store: pick up, look, put it back down. :(

Happy International Childfree Day! :D Go do someth...

Happy International Childfree Day! :D Go do something fun! :D

August already? Just heard Football season starts ...

August already? Just heard Football season starts this weekend. Another summer almost over. I feel old.

Days like today I question the wisdom of carpoolin...

Days like today I question the wisdom of carpooling. We're STILL at work. I guess it's a Waffle house night... again.

And it's over. :( Had a great week! Much nostalgi...

And it's over. :( Had a great week! Much nostalgia! Now looking forward to seeing my 'babies!"

Had the best Shrimp & Grits at The Shack Restauran...

Had the best Shrimp & Grits at The Shack Restaurant in Cherry Grove Beach!!!

I have LOTS of pictures but only 1/2 a phone batte...

I have LOTS of pictures but only 1/2 a phone battery (& no reliable charger)... so pixs later! :)

All the walking and swimming and walking and swimm...

All the walking and swimming and walking and swimming are catching up to me. My feet want to resign!

To hear the cheers then awwwws then laughter then ...

To hear the cheers then awwwws then laughter then boos and then louder cheers again! Funny!!! Ugh, now a huge clap of thunder!

At 5:44pm power came back on! You should have hear...

At 5:44pm power came back on! You should have heard the cheers of joy, then 30 seconds later, OFF! "Awww" Boo! (& now back on!)

And there goes the power! It's raining sidewaysed!...

And there goes the power! It's raining sidewaysed!

Of course it would storm on the day we intended to...

Of course it would storm on the day we intended to visit the water park. AND wifi is over-capacity. Wah!

I feel like the Jive woman on "Airplane" when I sa...

I feel like the Jive woman on "Airplane" when I say "I speak redneck." Need an interpreter? ;)

Patriotic Shark!

A Patriotic Shark gave me this ring! ;D

Togetherness!

Myrtlebeachreptileexpo.com

I met the author. He stepped out of the picture (shy).

Wish List Item. (Notice the price? Remaining a wish).

Hi. Let's play a staring game...

Gave in & took a single ibuprofen. About to enter ...

Gave in & took a single ibuprofen. About to enter the Myrtle Beach Reptile Expo! :D

I am SO SORE! Didn't even play in the ocean, just ...

I am SO SORE! Didn't even play in the ocean, just the pool ... and walked a good bit. Gonna hurt at the Reptile Expo. :(

Well, the website said the room was "Ocean VIEW" ... we can view it... sorta. Haha!

I smell salt!!!

I smell salt!!!

Clyde, OTOH, is voracious! He's had 3 pinkies sinc...

Clyde, OTOH, is voracious! He's had 3 pinkies since we brought him home. (He ate his and Bonnie's!) I'm glad!

2nd attempt to feed Bonnie failed. She's still too...

2nd attempt to feed Bonnie failed. She's still too stressed. She'll probably be settled enough to eat when we return.

In the same order: Dumerils boas 1.1.0, black rat ...

In the same order: Dumerils boas 1.1.0, black rat snakes 1.1.0, corn snakes 1.1.3, western hognoses 1.2.0 (male.female.unknown)

We now have12 snakes: Pubu, Jing, Salty, Pep, Fred...

We now have12 snakes: Pubu, Jing, Salty, Pep, Fred, Stripe, Arrowhead, Chip, Clover, Piggy Sue... and now: Bonnie & Clyde!

Always late... :P

Always late... :P

People = ______

Single whip!

Sometimes it's REALLY FUNNY when a txt msg arrives...

Sometimes it's REALLY FUNNY when a txt msg arrives and this GRUFF Pirate voice says "RELEASE THE KRACKEN!"

T minus 30 days until I can FINALLY get a new phon...

T minus 30 days until I can FINALLY get a new phone. This one has come close to needing wings! :(

The itty bitty but spunky female!

The female, all balled up. You see how TINY she is!

I'll have to take a picture with Piggy Sue for comparison!

The male is on the left.

We're heading home now... exhausted... with new sn...

We're heading home now... exhausted... with new snakey babies, ~$300 in frozen rodents, and a huge smile!

Our new babies.... and my early birthday presents! :)

I brake...

I'm already tuckered out... I think I'm gettin' ol...

I'm already tuckered out... I think I'm gettin' old... :P

Forget duck face.... DO FISH FACE!

To Repticon!

Heading to Repticon Raleigh! Hope to see you all t...

Heading to Repticon Raleigh! Hope to see you all there! Find me & say "Hi!"

Wow! Only just now getting home. Reptile show "Rep...

Wow! Only just now getting home. Reptile show "Repticon" in Raleigh tomorrow! I hope we see IMMEDIATE improvements!!!

Felt like Weird @AlYankovic at book signings (sans...

Felt like Weird @AlYankovic at book signings (sans adoring fans). Reviewing data, signing my name all day. #ScienceRocksToo :)

A Prius going 90??? We just got passed by one. It ...

A Prius going 90??? We just got passed by one. It was bookin'!

Doorway spider was back on the rail last night, go...

Doorway spider was back on the rail last night, gone this morning. Probably hides from the heat. I sure do! HELLter Swelter!

Doorway spider has returned to the same rail on ou...

Doorway spider has returned to the same rail on our staircase... Our Little Skeeter-Eater!

Doorway spider was gone. Tired of being photograph...

Doorway spider was gone. Tired of being photographed? Full? New job? Secondement?

"Doorway Spider" Underside daytime with flash

"Doorway Spider" daytime with flash

"DoorwaySpider" daytime no flash

"Doorway Spider" from the other side. Do your duty! Eat 'Skeeters!

"Doorway spider" has decided it's safer to keep her web on the rail (& NOT in our doorway)

Wait... WHAT?

This was Keith's! I'm ready to test this! ;)

Take a carrot to bed?

I just saw Keith's dad on the WRAL online feed at ...

I just saw Keith's dad on the WRAL online feed at The "Moral Monday" protest!!! He's wearing a hoodie! <3

So nice when YEARS of experience comes in handy! :...

So nice when YEARS of experience comes in handy! :) (I just saved someone from a couple of hours of unnecessary work).

I could go along with this :) however we get back to the subject of education...

If only everyone actually valued each person as worthy...

$7+tax for 125g... but they have it at Harris Teeters!

Signing 300 (and trying to capture the action) Funny attempts!

300days! The hrs /min/secs are not relevant. :)

It's Keith-Day! ;) Haha! Today our department is h...

It's Keith-Day! ;) Haha! Today our department is having a celebration for Keith's 5th anniversary! :D

Sorry Doorway Spider. You simply can't block the d...

Sorry Doorway Spider. You simply can't block the doorway with your web. (Relocated to the side... again).

Ok, Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit" on the "Ad...

Ok, Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit" on the "Adult Hits" station... that's just wrong....

Googled chiggers. Learned a lot. They DO NOT burro...

Googled chiggers. Learned a lot. They DO NOT burrow into the skin. Good! Now to treat the itching...

Holy delayed reactions, Batman! I was devoured by ...

Holy delayed reactions, Batman! I was devoured by bugs at Saturday's pool party & the bites are just now driving me crazy!

This tiny flashlight was extremely handy when dealing with the copperhead.

We rescued another copperhead out of the road just...

We rescued another copperhead out of the road just now! Didn't get a picture (car was coming). But Yay! :D

Keith gets extra kudos! Ran over to @DairyQueen. C...

Keith gets extra kudos! Ran over to @DairyQueen. Came back w/ 2 Blizzards. Midnight Truffle & Strawberry CheeseQuake!

Stuck in traffic at Briar Creek. The fireworks wer...

Stuck in traffic at Briar Creek. The fireworks were great, well worth the price. ;)

NC HB 695...

Thanks to Terri for sharing this pic...

"It won't be long now" = another hour or two in th...

"It won't be long now" = another hour or two in the lab.... (I'm stil waiting on Keith)...

Should have tagged that last post #VoiceToTextPoet...

Should have tagged that last post #VoiceToTextPoetry. Every phrase was my attempt to say the LAST phrase!

Mad all you want. Mad off the lights. Mad all pew ...

Mad all you want. Mad off the lights. Mad all pew length. Mad up you up. Mad opulence.

Moral Monday Protest (Sent for Ken Hoover)

Raleigh, NC today