• Ok so it’s officially been 4 weeks since I switched from soda to water, and so far I’ve gained 3 pounds. What gives? Sunday, January 31, 2010 9:27:50 PM via mobile web
• The 3D Michael Jackson was pretty cool. We snagged glasses out of the Polar Express DVD for it. More, more, more 3D!!! Sunday, January 31, 2010 9:06:35 PM via mobile web
• I made a custom View Master reel yesterday using 3D photos of Andrew’s Transformers collection. Now if only my printer had a higher DPI! Sunday, January 31, 2010 9:37:29 AM via web
• We’re driving around town looking for View Master cards and new Transformers. What crazy times we have!! Saturday, January 30, 2010 1:36:19 PM via mobile web
• We’ve got the whole weekend ahead and no plans. What to do? Saturday, January 30, 2010 10:05:43 AM via web
• “This woman opened her heart, and that happens so rarely, I could hear the hinges squeak!” – Linda on Better Off Ted Friday, January 29, 2010 1:22:50 PM via web
• Finally got my Cricut Design Studio software activated. This was the fourth time I tried to call them, and the first time they answered. Friday, January 29, 2010 10:55:53 AM via web
• Stuck at home today. If it IS pink eye, I don’t feel like sharing it with my entire team at work. Friday, January 29, 2010 8:03:25 AM via web
• Okay well maybe it could be pink eye. This sucks!!! Thursday, January 28, 2010 3:01:55 PM via mobile web
• Pink eye? Not sure I believe that diagnosis… Hmm… Thursday, January 28, 2010 2:06:16 PM via mobile web
• Sitting at urgent care. Something is very wrong with my left eye. Thursday, January 28, 2010 1:26:00 PM via mobile web
• We filed our taxes tonight. I’m glad it’s all done, and so early too! Wednesday, January 27, 2010 9:16:24 PM via web
• So I told my Mom I stopped drinking soda 3 weeks ago to improve my health. She replied that I need to lose weight. Mother of the year! Wednesday, January 27, 2010 6:03:30 PM via web
• Decided to resubscribe to XM radio. They’ve raised rates significantly due to the Royalty Fees. Tired of my iPod playlists… Tuesday, January 26, 2010 8:14:17 PM via web
• Writing an autobiography can be emotionally draining, especially when you hit that spot you tried to forget. And then another, and another. Sunday, January 24, 2010 6:04:59 PM via web
• Drove out to Coolidge Walmart and saw mu first ZhuZhu pet. What’s the big deal people?? Saturday, January 23, 2010 7:28:36 PM via mobile web
• Dinner @ San Tan Flat in Queen Creek. Best damn filet I’ve had in years – I give it a “WOW!” Saturday, January 23, 2010 5:47:35 PM via mobile web
• I’m heading back to the expo this morning to have some family documents scanned by Ancestry. I hope they come out ok! Saturday, January 23, 2010 6:10:00 AM via web
• Reminder to myself: Scanning appointment is at 11:40am Saturday Friday, January 22, 2010 11:54:46 AM via mobile web
• Presenter just gave an example of searching for the last name “Green” and why it’s so hard because it’s so common. LOL Friday, January 22, 2010 11:36:35 AM via mobile web
• So far the neatest things have been seeing Ancestry.com’s scanning technologies at work (AWESOME) and talking to small book publishers. Friday, January 22, 2010 11:08:06 AM via mobile web
• FOOD!!! Hungry hungry hungry hungry! Friday, January 22, 2010 11:02:47 AM via mobile web
• Ok I think I’m already bored. This is not a good sign. My time may be better spent at home working on my files… Friday, January 22, 2010 10:53:59 AM via mobile web
• I’m the youngest person here by at least 15 years. And I think I’m only hungry cuz I have no dollar bills or change. Friday, January 22, 2010 9:52:32 AM via mobile web
• “NO you can’t sit here.” I replied, “It’s a good thing cuz I sure as hell don’t want to sit by YOU!” Friday, January 22, 2010 9:50:28 AM via mobile web
• So I walk into my first class and start looking for a place to sit. Lady already here looks up and says, “NO.” I looked puzzled, “No?” Friday, January 22, 2010 9:49:26 AM via mobile web
• The vending machines don’t take $5 bills. Snack bar isn’t open. Dang it! Friday, January 22, 2010 9:44:45 AM via mobile web
• Made it through the sales floor in 15 minutes. This’ll be a looonnnnnng day! Friday, January 22, 2010 9:16:46 AM via mobile web
• Just got out of the Mesa Family History Expo keynote by Tim Sullivan, CEO of Ancestry.com. So cool! Friday, January 22, 2010 8:47:55 AM via mobile web
• I knew it! The lights are flickering! I shut down the computer for the night. Thursday, January 21, 2010 8:34:54 PM via mobile web
• Wanted to keep writing on my autobio but I’m afraid the storm is going to take the power out. And yes – I made a backup to a thumb drive! Thursday, January 21, 2010 8:16:34 PM via web
• Cheetoe catching shrimp mid-air: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkzjNYCdXsc Wednesday, January 20, 2010 7:21:47 PM via web
• Bumper sticker: “If Jeb runs, I’m moving to a country where the dictator comes from a smarter family.” Wednesday, January 20, 2010 4:06:10 PM via mobile web
• Just surpassed two whole weeks of drinking only water. It’s getting difficult – the soda cravings are hitting me hard now. =( Tuesday, January 19, 2010 8:05:54 PM via web
• Vegging on the couch. Work is draining the life out of me. I’m mentally exhausted! Tuesday, January 19, 2010 6:48:48 PM via mobile web
• Just watched a Netflix recommended indie film “Dakota Skye.” Was actually quite good! Monday, January 18, 2010 9:51:49 PM via mobile web
• I’m up to almost 900 topics. I think this book might be 900 pages long if I add pictures to it… Saturday, January 16, 2010 9:38:56 PM via web
• I’m drafting an outline for my Autobiography. Even at 32, it’s a very daunting task. 500 topics are listed so far, and I’m only to 2004! Saturday, January 16, 2010 5:23:48 PM via web
• Picked up a small camera for my purse today. Canon PowerShot SD780 IS Elph. 12.1mp and takes HD video @ 1024×768. Not bad for $200! Saturday, January 16, 2010 2:18:00 PM via web
• Finally home for the weekend. On call, but have Monday off. Next week will be rough. Time for couch + DVR + chips! Friday, January 15, 2010 9:55:00 PM via web
• It’s 2:31am and I’m surfing the web. There’s something wrong with this picture. Friday, January 15, 2010 2:31:37 AM via web
• I feel like I’ve been run over by a truck, which backed up and ran me over again. I can’t take this much stress! Wednesday, January 13, 2010 5:18:41 PM via web
• I wish it were Saturday. Wednesday, January 13, 2010 5:50:46 AM via web
• FloatingCat What’s left of my GI Joe collection. Pics = http://bit.ly/4wf7ud. Also some of it’s up on ebay = http://bit.ly/7sw6Y9. Monday, January 11, 2010 7:43:04 AM via Twitter for iPhone Retweeted by you
• Rug Doctored the carpets this weekend. Organized my closet into storage containers. Bought new bakeware. New year, new-feeling house! Sunday, January 10, 2010 3:55:02 PM via web
• This was a super stressful day. I’m so very glad it’s the weekend. Friday, January 08, 2010 11:13:22 PM via mobile web
• Super cutest/funniest thing I’ve seen in a long time: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ev-opyE2AeU&feature=player_embedded Thursday, January 07, 2010 11:11:23 AM via web
• This whole get-up-at-5:30am-for-work thing is killing me. And that’s just barely enough time to get me there by 7:00am! Tuesday, January 05, 2010 6:09:04 AM via web
• There are simply too many things to do and not enough hours in the day. Monday, January 04, 2010 4:34:36 PM via web
• Last day before back to work. Andrew is cataloging GI Joe figures. I’m not sure what to do with my last remaining free hours… Sunday, January 03, 2010 12:04:29 PM via web
• YEAH WINGS!! Great game beating Coyotes 4-1. Woohoo!! Saturday, January 02, 2010 8:30:22 PM via mobile web
• Wings still leading 2-1 end of 2nd period. Go Wings! Saturday, January 02, 2010 7:35:33 PM via mobile web
• I’m wearing a Wings jersey and Andrew is wearing my Coyotes jersey. We keep getting funny looks! Saturday, January 02, 2010 6:57:41 PM via mobile web
• Wings lead the Coyotes 1-0 end of first period. Go Wings! 6:56 PM Jan 2nd via mobile web
• Eating at Thee Pits Again BBQ in Glendale. Not very impressed. Coyotes vs Red Wings next! 4:37 PM Jan 2nd via mobile web
• Installed Windows 7. No option to upgrade. Now I have to reinstall all of my applications! Bummer… 11:31 PM Jan 1st via web
• Oh yeah, and backing up all of our data onto DVD and external hard drives… Can’t forget the all-important data backups! 8:39 PM Jan 1st via web
• We kicked off 2010 by cleaning out the attic and the garage, putting away all of the Christmas decorations and buying new dinnerware. 8:38 PM Jan 1st via web

After much thought, I decided to begin writing my autobiography.  After eight years of memory trigger exercises to create my lifetime supply of scrapbooks, I thought it would be a shame to let such a list of memories live on without elaboration.  I’m hardly able to remember everything now at just 32.  I just can’t imagine waiting until I’m 64 to write all this stuff down!

I’ve got an Excel spreadsheet with bullet points of memories and topics from my entire life.  There are more than 1,000 rows.  I started writing last Saturday and wrote through the weekend, completing the first 50 pages (26,000 words) and up to the 8th grade.  Since that time, I’ve been using my Blackberry to take notes on things I forgot to write about.  So far, I’ve got 30 more topics to add to what I’ve already written.

For those who are interested, the name of my autobiography is Memoirs of a Black Rose.  And no, it won’t be posted online.  I may someday have it printed and bound though.