i am trying to be good.  i am trying to get these negative thoughts out of my head.  trying to concentrate on being a good wife.  but, last night, i was thinking that i have... Read More
Posted by: Arik on 2007-10-18 17:44:12
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i'll be off from work again tomorrow.  been off all week.  sick with a severe ear infection.  i was supposed to go to DC this week for a conference, but the night before i was going... Read More
Posted by: Arik on 2007-10-18 20:36:55
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1.  My husband and my boys 2.  For time off, resting at home, even if it's b/c i'm sick 3.  My laptop (best present ever) 4.  An understanding boss 5.  Being off... Read More
Posted by: Arik on 2007-10-18 20:45:46
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1.  My sweet family 2.  Hydrocodone (to help with the pain associated with my ear infection) 3.  It's the weekend 4.  I have friends if I would only reach out to them... Read More
Posted by: Arik on 2007-10-19 18:45:29
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i'm so sick.  this ear infection has really gotten me down.  i am so tired and all i want to do is sleep.  but i still got a lot done at least yesterday i did.  today has been... Read More
Posted by: Arik on 2007-10-19 18:49:42
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just out of the blue, nathan (my husband) grabbed me by the waist and pulled me close to him.  he gave me a big, passionate kiss and said, "I have a hot wife." THOSE are the... Read More
Posted by: Arik on 2007-10-19 19:19:30
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being sick!  it sux!!!!  except for being off work, it sux.  i called my dr this morning b/c this antibiotic isn't working but she said i should go to an urgent treatment center (it... Read More
Posted by: Arik on 2007-10-20 08:48:05
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grilled with the neighbors and let the kids play out in the yard.  just got in.  we had a fun time.  Read More
Posted by: Arik on 2007-10-20 18:50:22
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1.  My sweet boys! 2.  My laptop 3.  Hydrocodone....my ear still freakin hurts. 4.  Music 5.  A good grilled burger Read More
Posted by: Arik on 2007-10-20 18:59:35
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1.  My sons (always) 2.  My friends I'm having a hard time coming up with things to be grateful for today.  3.  Weekends 4.  Books 5.  TooL That... Read More
Posted by: Arik on 2007-10-21 18:42:27
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though i shouldn't complain b/c i am working from home today.  i am still quite sick and at least at home, i can rest when i need to.  i hope i am not irritating my boss.  it... Read More
Posted by: Arik on 2007-10-22 07:05:46
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1.  Reading time with my 6 y.o. (he lays his head on my shoulder while he is reading) 2.  My funny boys! 3.  My husband 4.  An understanding boss 5.  Nights at home... Read More
Posted by: Arik on 2007-10-22 16:19:48
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so you know i've been sick with an inner ear infection.  i've been on an antibiotic since last tuesday.  but it isn't working.  the on call dr this weekend was no help.  i... Read More
Posted by: Arik on 2007-10-22 19:12:48
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i slept nearly all day long.  i was so tired, i guess from fighting this infection.  anyway....going back to the dr tomorrow.  i am to the point of not caring if i have to have a... Read More
Posted by: Arik on 2007-10-24 18:34:46
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1.  getting lots of sleep 2.  caring boss 3.  my sweet, funny, cute boys 4.  my husband, who was extra kind to me today 5.  hedgehogs (teasing)....peanut butter ice... Read More
Posted by: Arik on 2007-10-24 18:36:13
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i've been thinking about how sick i have been.  i haven't missed this much work since my 6 y.o. was born.  anyway, i brought it all on myself.  i was thinking of all the stress i... Read More
Posted by: Arik on 2007-10-25 13:06:41
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1.  My boys..and just so you know how sweet they are, they both (ages 6 and 14) ask me everyday how my day was.  :) 2.  My husband who got me Krispy Kreme doughnuts this... Read More
Posted by: Arik on 2007-10-25 13:09:39
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Office and Earl night in my home.  Besides Lost, these are really the only TV shows I schedule around.  I watch way too much cartoons too, but my excuse is Lil Lukeman.  Although, I... Read More
Posted by: Arik on 2007-10-25 17:04:22
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I met S at the end of the spring.  just a brief hi from a neighbor 2 houses down; her boyfriend's place.  she has a little girl who is 5.  s says, "i see your husband picking up... Read More
Posted by: Arik on 2007-10-25 19:35:09
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at the ENT's office after all, and despite my bitching about it earlier, it turned out to be the right thing to do all along.  but, the antibiotics are working and i just need to be patient... Read More
Posted by: Arik on 2007-10-26 12:46:55
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1.  my boys, they really are incredible and i love them so much 2.  my husband, he's has carted me around for 2 weeks since i have been sick 3.  my friends, they would check in... Read More
Posted by: Arik on 2007-10-26 15:30:53
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Hi, my name is: Kira but you can call me: Arik Never in my life have I: committed murder The one person who can drive me nuts is: one of my coworkers My high school MASCOTT... Read More
Posted by: Arik on 2007-10-26 16:31:32
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from a magnet i bought for my fridge: Dare to Risk To laugh is to risk appearing the fool. To weep is to risk appearing sentimental. To reach for another is to risk involvement. To... Read More
Posted by: Arik on 2007-10-26 17:44:16
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i don't know why i am thinking about it; actually, i do.  it is just that time of year again and it seems that no matter how much time has passed, it is still something that i think about... Read More
Posted by: Arik on 2007-10-27 19:10:57
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i really need to do this today.  i had a great day.  and now that the day is almost over, i find myself sad to see it go.  i think it was a great day b/c it is the first day... Read More
Posted by: Arik on 2007-10-27 20:17:41
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1.  luke and jake  :) 2.  my husband 3.  having enough $$ to be able to buy my oldest son a nice suit to wear to his first homecoming dance 4.  feeling better... Read More
Posted by: Arik on 2007-10-28 18:07:21
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i know i should probably not feel this way since i haven't had to go into the office for the past two weeks, but i dread going in tomorrow.  sunday's are always like that for me.  i guess... Read More
Posted by: Arik on 2007-10-28 18:16:10
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not a bad day.  not a bad day at all.  my friends missed me; i could tell.  i missed them too.  it was good to catch up on all the stuff going on.  i have so much work that... Read More
Posted by: Arik on 2007-10-29 15:22:49
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today has been very stressful.  mostly self induced, but stressful nonetheless.  when i finally had a moment to sit down, i found that i was really looking forward to coming here and... Read More
Posted by: Arik on 2007-10-30 20:07:21
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Halloween 1.  Nightmare Before Christmas 2.  Carrie Thanksgiving 1.  I can't think of a good Thanksgiving movie Christmas 1.  The Grinch Who... Read More
Posted by: Arik on 2007-10-30 20:19:27
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