I can't believe these words are coming out of MY mouth, but I am having puppy withdrawals!!?? I spent the last week and a half watching Scott and Megan's dog Daphne while they were in Greece. I was a little surprised that I offered to watch her since I have never really liked dogs. I have never spent that much time with a dog. I figured it would be fun and like a mini vacation. The first day was a nightmare. When I got home from work I walked in ready to be attached by the furious little pup but the house was silent. I thought maybe she was out on the balcony or upstairs, but no sign of her anywhere. I thought I had already lost the dog on the first day!! I was freaking out. I had no clue how I would explain this to Megan. I thought to call the "real dog sitter" (she would come and play with Daphne during the day so she wouldn't be so wild when I would get home) to see if she knew where she was. Luckily she still had her and was on her way to drop her off. I decided to do some laundry while I was waiting and went to grab something off the top shelf and knocked a whole container of powered stain remover in the washing machine into a load of clothes I had just washed. So I just decided to wash them again and figured they would just be really clean. Then I went to get Daphne's food ready and turned on the garbage disposal that apparently had a spoon and some measuring spoons down it that got destroyed! So, my first day I lost a dog and had to replace some stain remover, measuring spoons and tried to figure out where they got there spoons from so I could replace it!! I also learned that you can't leave any paper sitting out where a dog can get it. I left a note for the dog sitter and when I came home I found it shredded to pieces on the floor!!!!
All washer full of stain remover, a chewed up letter and some broken spoons!
It was pretty much smooth sailing after my first day. Daphne and I became great pals. We would go to the park everyday and play ball and take a walk. I got used to having someone around all the time when I got home from work. She would come running to me every day I got home and just hang out with me. We even had sleepovers each night!!! Our last night was the best night. I had taped the Justin Timberlake concert on HBO for Megan (it was the same one we went to and loved it!) as a surprise, so we had our own "Party" with Justin our last night. Daphne is a groupie already!!!
Getting ready for the USC game and Daphen napping
It was really weird going back home and being all alone again.....I keep looking for Daphne!! So I have decided that I need a dog. Joe and I were at Fashion Island this weekend because I wanted to go to the pet store. I found the cutest little dogie. She was soooo cute!!! She was a coton-poo. Not quite sure what that is but cute!!!! She was only 2 months old. I got to hold her and she just sat there staring at me. I seriously wanted to buy her but I can't have any pets where I live. SO, I need to move so I can go and get her!!! I can't believe that I may end of with a dog!!?? Joe went and bought an iphone and I thought I was going to get one too, but think I will save my $ for my new dog!!!!
Besides watching Daphne, Joe and I went to the first USC home game against Idaho a couple of weekends ago. My friend Monique had two extra tickets so we were able to go. I am SOOO excited that the football season has begun!!! We usually get to a few USC games a season, so hopefully there will be more to come!! "FIGHT ON!!"
Joe, Me, Monique and Joey at the USC game
Today Jaden turns "2"! Well, actually not until 4:33pm (MST)!! I can't believe how old he is! Time sure does fly by. I wish that I was able to see him, I HATE that he lives far away in Colorado. I can't wait to see him at Christmas time. I am sure he had a blast at his party yesterday. Your present is coming....it is on back order and will hopefully arrive sometime in October! HAPPY BIRTHDAY BUDDY!!!
Most of you know that ever since my really bad "take-over" robbery at the bank 3 years ago, I haven't been able to sleep. I know that may sound as a shock to those of you who knew the "old" Cara that would sleep all the time! I am now the complete opposite and it drives me crazy!!! I had to take sleeping medicine right after it happened but decided to stop taking them because I didn't want to get addicted. Well, after years of not being able to sleep and being tired ALL OF THE TIME, I went back to the doctor. I was given something that worked at first, but of course, stopped working. It would help me fall asleep but I would still wake up several times through out the night and couldn't fall back asleep. So I decided to go back to the doctor to get a "stronger" medication. 
We went to the USC vs Washington St game AKA "BLOWOUT" yesterday evening. We weren't sure how the weather would be since it had been raining off and on Saturday. It rained twice during the game for a little while, but I enjoyed it! There was a huge rainbow over the Coliseum after it rained and it looked so awesome! You could see that is started in Downtown and came across the entire stadium to the other end. I loved that I was able to finally where my USC sweatshirt to a game that Joe got me last Christmas!! We went to the bookstore before hand so Joe could get himself a sweatshirt. He found one he liked, but not as cool as mine!! (Mine does have the capability to hold an ipod and headphones through the hood!!!) We each got a new hat and I got a new shirt. The game was pretty much a blowout, 47-14. We got to the game later than normal so we didn't get to park in out same spot. We got stuck in a huge parking structure (AKA the Parking Center), but at least got to take a tram to and from the Coliseum. We left at the end of the 3rd quarter because we heard the nightmare of trying to get out of the structure at the end of the game. We were home by 8:30! It was a nice evening and I loved the cool weather and rain! You can't beat being at a football game in the evening under a rainbow!!
"Survivor, China" has started and I am SOOOOOOO excited!! I have watched every season since it premiered 15 seasons ago and still get excited each new season. This season takes place in China. There are some pretty interesting characters: Ashley (pro-wrestler), James (a grave digger), Todd (a gay mormon fight attendant), Chicken (a chicken farmer from Virginia) and Frosti (the youngest survivor). They split them in two tribes: Yellow and Red. The red team seemed stronger and more efficient and ended up winning the first challenge. The yellow tribe had to vote someone off and "Chicken" was the first to go. It looks like another good season and if you don't watch it, you should start. Every Thursday, 8 pm, channel 2....Jeff Probst has the best job in the world!! Hopefully he will retire soon as the host and I can take his place!!
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I can't believe these words are coming out of MY mouth, but I am having puppy withdrawals!!?? I spent the last week and a half watching Scott and Megan's dog Daphne while they were in Greece. I was a little surprised that I offered to watch her since I have never really liked dogs. I have never spent that much time with a dog. I figured it would be fun and like a mini vacation. The first day was a nightmare. When I got home from work I walked in ready to be attached by the furious little pup but the house was silent. I thought maybe she was out on the balcony or upstairs, but no sign of her anywhere. I thought I had already lost the dog on the first day!! I was freaking out. I had no clue how I would explain this to Megan. I thought to call the "real dog sitter" (she would come and play with Daphne during the day so she wouldn't be so wild when I would get home) to see if she knew where she was. Luckily she still had her and was on her way to drop her off. I decided to do some laundry while I was waiting and went to grab something off the top shelf and knocked a whole container of powered stain remover in the washing machine into a load of clothes I had just washed. So I just decided to wash them again and figured they would just be really clean. Then I went to get Daphne's food ready and turned on the garbage disposal that apparently had a spoon and some measuring spoons down it that got destroyed! So, my first day I lost a dog and had to replace some stain remover, measuring spoons and tried to figure out where they got there spoons from so I could replace it!! I also learned that you can't leave any paper sitting out where a dog can get it. I left a note for the dog sitter and when I came home I found it shredded to pieces on the floor!!!!
