Jail Break

Reggie is a mastermind when it comes to escaping anything he doesn't want to be in. No one really understands how crazy he really is. Since moving into Brandon's condo it has been a challenge to figure out what to do with Reggie the few hours a day that no one is home.

So, we tried buying dog gates in the kitchen - he broke through that with no problems at all

Then we tried two dog gates, one wood, one plastic - He knocked over the first one (which he had to have used all his body weight to get it to move) and broke through the second one, with ease.

Now we have tried to use this heavy shelf that will block off the kitchen. For me to move it I have to drag/pick up with all my might to get it to where it needs to go. How can a 37lb dog possibly move this and escape?

Well my friends, he did it. I still don't know how.


This picture doesn't do it justice. I seriously sat there in aw of how he knocked this huge and heavy shelf over. In just two hours mind you. Not only did he knock this over, he also had time to chew on the side of the kitchen counter.


Now I have no choice but to crate him today. This is Reggie's worst nightmare. He hates that thing, and howls like he is dying until I let him out (he is a little dramatic to say the least). A bark collar was bought so that while in the crate he won't upset our neighbors. I love this dog, but he is seriously pushing me to my limits, all over again.

Lets hope soon we can all adjust to our knew home... especially that damn dog of mine!

SS Mayhem

Well, I did it. I walked right into that Social Security Office today and took the first step in changing my name. I figured I'd probably cave in sooner or later... so lets just get it over with now.

I'm surprised how much waiting you do there. I've heard all the stories, but you don't know until you've experienced it for yourself. The best part (sarcasm) was that when it was finally my turn to it took less then four minutes (I counted) to complete my request. Even though I spent over an hour and a half there. Great.

You also meet very amazing people there (sarcasm). They are so friendly, and their life stories are always so pleasant to listen to - because I just care so much about these new strangers. I had one very young mother there to get her babies social security card. Of course the baby cried, and she complained about how horrible everything was while her babies snot was running down the back of her shirt. Several times throughout the hour that I had the pleasure of sitting next to her, she would be complaining to her child and when someone announced a new number she would always turn to me and say,

"Did they just call out number six?"

Every time I would say no. Then when her number was actually called she just kept on talking to the person next to her until she almost lost her turn. Being the good citizen I am, I politely tapped her on the shoulder. She whipped around and gave me a nasty look asking what the f--- I wanted.

"Uh, they just called your number."

"What?"

She looks up to the screen that we all have been staring at for far too long, to see a big flashing six across the screen. She grabs her babies things and runs over to the window before they called out the next number. Don't you just love helping strangers out? I sure do. I should have made her turn get skipped, just so I could get done faster.

Either way I have a strange story, and a new name to go with this silly Wednesday.

A Wilde Honeymoon

Oh people, I am back - and I've missed you!

The wedding and honeymoon have come and gone, and now I'm back in reality. I'll talk more about the wedding day later, when I have wedding pictures - until then, just know it was beautiful and everything I could have asked for.

We left the Sunday after the wedding to San Diego. We stayed at this bed and breakfast that was breathtaking. Everything there was authentic 1800's. The breakfast we had every morning was magnificent (it has to be if I'm going to wake up early for it). We even met a bunch of interesting people.









What did I tell ya? The next morning we sent off on our animal extravaganza by starting at the San Diego Zoo. For those of you who don't know it is located in Balboa Park, which is massive to say the least! I enjoyed the park a lot. We took this cute little trolley around and into the park.




After a little bit of walking we made it to the zoo.


I had a lot of fun looking around and seeing all of the animals. It was so big though! There was no way we would be able to see everything they had there in a day, but we sure tried!









The next day we got a rental car and drove out to the Wild Animal Park. It was pretty neat, but very expensive if you want to have a good time there. I thought it would be more zoo like, but really it was just massive amounts of acres where animals roam free. It is a breeding place for the San Diego Zoo, but made open to the public. We had a tour where they drove us around some of the land. I found some strange peace in watching all of the animals be where they wanted to be. We also got to go behind the scenes a little bit with our tour. We saw an animal up close and personal I've never met before, and fed a baby Rhino named Johntwo. That was my favorite part of the trip was getting to touch and feed him. Rhinos make it on my top ten favorite animals of all time. I think Brandon enjoyed it too, especially taking his camera everywhere.









My dad gave us for our wedding a dinner cruise that goes under the Coronado bridge at night. This was lovely! We spent our time eating, dancing, but mostly watching the city on the dock.




Next on the agenda was Sea World of course! I love me some sea creatures! It was Brandon's first time, so I made sure to show him the Shamu show. I even caught him getting a little teary eyed at some points. It really is breath taking what these whales can do.







I also had a run in with a dolphin who decided to splash me real good while hanging out next to them. All the people within watching distance had a good laugh, including Brandon. I however, was not amused.



Good thing there were Sea Lions to cheer me up. We fed them for a bit, then watched the Sea Lion Live show, which I have loved since a little girl.





We spent the entire day looking at the other animals around the park, I think this was both mine and Brandon's favorite days.





Our last day in San Diego we went back to Balboa park to go to a photography museum they have. We then drove over to Coronado Island to visit the beach, and eat some great mexican food.




I really had a great time with my new Husband. He went above and beyond to make things special, I was surprised he planned everything by himself. I can't believe it is over already, but you can't stay in bliss forever right?

♥