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About Me

Myspace LayoutsMarried for 6 years, and the proud pet parent of two pugs, Tokyo & Cairo. We also have a cockatiel, and a fish.I've lived in Southern California my whole life, and wouldn't want to live any place else. This is where my family and friends are (for the most part).I try to remember the important stuff in life, and I know that I am very fortunate compared to many others out in the world. Even if I forget to express it, I am appreciative of others and of all the wonderful people in my life that I love very much. I try to remember to take the time to enjoy the simple things, as well as be grateful for all that we have.I used to work in the healthcare industry (13 years), and I really did enjoy it overall. I still keep in contact with some of my old co-workers and bosses. Now, I have basically 3 part-time jobs. I help my husband with his family drilling business, as well as work on real estate investments, and our income properties. We currently have property in Alabama, California, and New Mexico. In addition, I have a side business as a notary signing agent. We are also investors in XRtainment Zone - a fun way to exercise. But I've decided my real dream job is a pug farmer. :)

My Interests

Movies, music, art, poetry, scrapbooking, cardmaking, pugs, reading, (easy) crossword puzzles, and trying new recipes - but not necessarily in that order.

I'd like to meet:

friends, old and new.

Music:

A little bit of everything - if its good!

Movies:

Fav's - Pretty Woman, Forrest Gump, The Notebook, The Bridges of Madison County, There's Something About Mary.

Television:

I don't have much time for tv, but thank goodness for the DVR. My fav's are - most HGTV shows, Nip/Tuck, The Dog Whisperer, The Apprentice, Lost, Lipstick Jungle and Flipping Out. I also like biographies and real crime dramas.

Books:

Right now I am reading The Complete Guide to Flipping Properties. I recently finished reading Be The Dog, decorating book for kitchens and baths, Images of America: Yucaipa, Ten Poems to Last a Lifetime, How to Defend Yourself Against Armed Assault, Marley and Me.

Heroes:

My mom, and my grandmother; People who give unselfishly to others. "Heroes are the people who do what has to be done when it needs to be done, regardless of the consequences."

My Blog

Pugtoberfest 2008

I just loaded some of the pics from Pugtoberfest last Saturday! I absolutely LOVE all the pugs!!! I just want to have a giant pug farm! This year we were better prepared and ...
Posted by Crystal on Sat, 11 Oct 2008 07:07:00 PST

I snuck in another one

We snuck in another day trip - today to Big Bear. We've been talking about getting mountain bikes (for a couple of months actually), and after doing a bit of research, there are some ...
Posted by Crystal on Sun, 28 Sep 2008 10:01:00 PST

Universal Studios

I just put up our most recent pictures from our "day trip." Last week we took the day off and went to Universal Studios. It was great to get away and it wasn't very crowded at the park&nb...
Posted by Crystal on Sun, 28 Sep 2008 09:45:00 PST

Misc. Stuff

Here's a hodge podge on all the little things on my mind and in my life: I am still selling my grandmother's recipes on ebay. No, I don't really make anything considering the price of postage, b...
Posted by Crystal on Wed, 24 Sep 2008 08:59:00 PST

Great Poem - Sorry I dont remember who wrote it - But I LOVE it!!!

I've learned - that you can do something in an instant that will give you heartache for life. I've learned- that it's taking me a long time to become the person I want to be. I've...
Posted by Crystal on Tue, 16 Sep 2008 02:56:00 PST

My big ol’ Tokyo

Just an update on my big boy, Tokyo. About a week and a half ago I noticed a rash on his sides, and his hair was coming out in handfuls. I figured I'd give it a few days in case it was an...
Posted by Crystal on Mon, 15 Sep 2008 06:28:00 PST

The Art of Disappearing by Naomi Shihab Nye

When they say Don't I know you? say no. When they invite you to the party remember what parties are like before answering. Someone telling you in a loud voice they once wrote a poem. Gr...
Posted by Crystal on Thu, 11 Sep 2008 01:59:00 PST

Weathering by Fleur Adcock

My face catches the wind from the snow line and flushes with a flush that will never wholly settle. Well, that was a metropolitan vanity, wanting to look young forever, to pass. I was never a pre-Raph...
Posted by Crystal on Tue, 09 Sep 2008 12:48:00 PST

I did it!!! I did it!!!!!

I am SOOOO excited. I finally did it!!!!!! I came home tonight and was glancing through my new arrival of Modern Dog magazine and lo and behold ---- I get to one of the pages and think that photo look...
Posted by Crystal on Wed, 27 Aug 2008 05:43:00 PST

The Pursuit of Happyness

Just a quick blog about this movie. (I know I'm a little behind since it was out quite awhile back). Anyway, Case and I just watched this the other day - It is SO good, and inspirational.&...
Posted by Crystal on Wed, 20 Aug 2008 06:19:00 PST