"Yes, that system IS validated, however, [enter an...

"Yes, that system IS validated, however, [enter analyst's name] is not, so I'm checking the data anyway."

"Data Review: where all Post-it notes go to die."

"Data Review: where all Post-it notes go to die."

Great quote of the day "Make it work even during a...

Great quote of the day "Make it work even during a full moon with the cicadas chirping."

The 22#+ I've lost, not only cost me $0, I've save...

The 22#+ I've lost, not only cost me $0, I've saved more than $200 during the 254 days I HAVEN'T purchased MtDew!

Just heard some post-WWII propaganda song "I wanna...

Just heard some post-WWII propaganda song "I wanna do homework" (They wanted women to leave the workforce). Ha!

I think I'm in the wrong business... Welcome to "J...

I think I'm in the wrong business... Welcome to "Jill of All Trades Consulting." ;)

Another landmark! 250 days without a Mountain Dew,...

Another landmark! 250 days without a Mountain Dew, a Sun Drop, a Mello Yello, or a Coke!

For my pregnant friends ;)

Midnight snack, in bed! The strawberries are local! YUM!

I'm one of the few female chemists who don't mind ...

I'm one of the few female chemists who don't mind working with teratogens. :)

I love eating at Whole Food$ ... although they REALLY $hould $erve on fine china.

Hahahahaha!!! SotB!

First copperhead of the season! A BABY! :) We moved him safely off the road.

Some of North Carolina's finest! Decisions decisions...

Feelin' Saucy!

Psychadelic Asparagus? What does purple smell like?

You know each other too well when in unison, you b...

You know each other too well when in unison, you both say "Wheeeeeee!" when going over a speed bump! :D

I decided to try switching because the full face m...

I decided to try switching because the full face mask would really dry my mouth & lips, even with humidity level on max.

Last week I decided to try sleeping with my origin...

Last week I decided to try sleeping with my original smaller, nose-only CPAP mask. Success! Worked all week! :)

It's nice to regain a little bit of faith in human...

It's nice to regain a little bit of faith in humanity... at least, until the next time someone destroys it again...

My doc called! My mammogram was clear! :D

My doc called! My mammogram was clear! :D

Just dawned on me... I've been taking cherry extra...

Just dawned on me... I've been taking cherry extract along w/ allopurinol. Ran out a few days ago. hmmm...

I think my big toe is trying to have a gout attack...

I think my big toe is trying to have a gout attack. :(

Ladybug hanging on for dear life! When we stopped at a light, said "See ya!"

Some words just BEG to be said with a Pirate Voice! HaVARRRRti!

Can't find a bandaid? Pink ductape and kleenex work well...

Just found the perfect band name: Toxic Megacolon

Just found the perfect band name: Toxic Megacolon

Ah, full belly and heading home to our comfy bed! ...

Ah, full belly and heading home to our comfy bed! FINALLY!!!

Zut alors! It is MIDNIGHT! *whimper* I'm going to ...

Zut alors! It is MIDNIGHT! *whimper* I'm going to turn into a pumpkin... :(

If Keith would hurry up and get out of the lab, we...

If Keith would hurry up and get out of the lab, we could go get dinner at Waffle House. Hungry again!

Fluorine Uranium Carbon Potassium, we're still at ...

Fluorine Uranium Carbon Potassium, we're still at work.

The doc called. My Abdominal Aortic Artery is fine...

The doc called. My Abdominal Aortic Artery is fine! :) Still waiting to hear back about the Squish-o-matic.

No food or drink 8 hrs before the ultrasound. Now ...

No food or drink 8 hrs before the ultrasound. Now I get to eat! And have some coffee!!!

I didn't just get a mammogram. I also had an ultra...

I didn't just get a mammogram. I also had an ultrasound: abdominal aortic artery. I think all is OK! :)

I'm shrinking!!! I can fit our marriage-boycott rings on my middle fingers now!

Actual line in a USP method: "Continue stripping f...

Actual line in a USP method: "Continue stripping for 4 h, then cool to room temperature." Told you chemistry was fun! ;)

I LOVE a bargain! This pillow is perfect for what } was looking for.

EGGIES! They work sorta ok. Surprised Keith didn't warn ppl that I was in the kitchen!

Heading to Keith's parent's house to celebrate ......

Heading to Keith's parent's house to celebrate ....

Those of you who knew my shy mom would know she'd ...

Those of you who knew my shy mom would know she'd tell me "stop talking about me." So I'll hush... for now.

Wishing I could tell my mom Happy Mother's Day. Sh...

Wishing I could tell my mom Happy Mother's Day. She would have LOVED the internet! :)

Going to be 86 degF today? Ugh! Here we go...

Going to be 86 degF today? Ugh! Here we go...

Don't let a bad day dictate... NOR RUIN your whole...

Don't let a bad day dictate... NOR RUIN your whole life. ~~ borrowed from somewhere...

12 down! 38 to go! :D

12 down! 38 to go! :D

21 years ago, RIGHT NOW, I was FINALLY at ECU grad...

21 years ago, RIGHT NOW, I was FINALLY at ECU graduation! What a long strange trip it's been! :)

Ass-kickin' shoes... literally!

IF ONLY... they had this in 11 or 12...

Fell asleep easily last night! We need to swim mor...

Fell asleep easily last night! We need to swim more!

Falling out.... zzzzzzzzzz....

Falling out.... zzzzzzzzzz....

FINALLY made it back to the pool after a few month...

FINALLY made it back to the pool after a few months! This time, Keith went with me!!!

11 down, 39 to go! :D

11 down, 39 to go! :D

Fat-free? Hmmm so... I don't want to think about the other "half."

Someone said they would pay me to make a phone bag for them. No idea what to charge.

Happy birthday Mary!

Even though I once sang Soprano I ... I prefer hea...

Even though I once sang Soprano I ... I prefer hearing Soprano II & Alto voices.

The Cayman (claimant) song

The only way to get me to church: weddings, funerals, & Mary's concerts. ;)

Spell Check makes me great. (Pun intended).

Spell Check makes me great. (Pun intended).

Told you it was bright! (Although a storm is rollin' in).

Ok... it's cloudy, too. BUT BRIGHT!

They missed!! Supposed to cloudy today? Nope.... 6...

They missed!! Supposed to cloudy today? Nope.... 68 & SUNNY!

A reminder: Men get breast cancer, too! Know your ...

A reminder: Men get breast cancer, too! Know your body. Take note of any changes! Be fearless!

Schedule your mammogram and/or remember to do your...

Schedule your mammogram and/or remember to do your monthly self-exam!

25 years ago, I lost my mother to breast cancer. I...

25 years ago, I lost my mother to breast cancer. In her honor, I'm reminding you to hug your parents and...

I love when analytical methods are translated from...

I love when analytical methods are translated from foreign languages! Today's gem: "mix intimately." :D

... And then there were 10! Rhode Island becomes l...

... And then there were 10! Rhode Island becomes latest state to pass marriage equality!!!

Day228 NO Sodas! My doc called w/ bloodwork result...

Day228 NO Sodas! My doc called w/ bloodwork results! LDL & Triglycerides down, HDL up, sugar stable! Yes!

My home .... Nawth Cackalacky!

It's another sprinkly day! Nice and cool, though.....

It's another sprinkly day! Nice and cool, though... 60 deg this AM. Only problem: humidity at work. :P

Colors L-R: Pulsating, Prec Metal, Blue Eyed Girl, Hot Black to go, Let's Talk

What big EYES you have...

Can you guess the Colors: 1 Pulsating 2 Precious M...

Can you guess the Colors: 1 Pulsating 2 Precious Metal 3 Blue Eyed Girl 4 Hot Black to Go 5 Let's Talk

Two steps at a time is OK... if planned... When go...

Two steps at a time is OK... if planned... When going downstairs. That was close!