More Omaha Zoo

Oh so sleepy... I think they were fed sleeping pills!

I love the White Tigers, ok who am I kidding I love the big cats!

This tiger is pregnant and has three legs!

Oh yeah its nap time in Omaha

Sleepy Momma

Im a playful gal.

Nap time!

Play time with the baby gorillas
Kitty Feet

Big kitty feet

Smile..

Nap time at the big cat house

Sleepy Kitty

I want your food!!!

These two were just too pretty not to capture.

Zoo Pics

So i dont know if you all noticed it or not, but I love the big cats. I seriously think that they fed them sleeping pills that morning. There just werent many that were awake. I really hope that you guys are enjoying them! I have lots more but well they are on Adam's computer and I had these in an email at work. Let me know what you think!

Omaha Zoo

Im gonna get you!!!

Im so pretty!

I loved this guy!


You look pretty yummy...

RAWRRRR!!!!

Gorillas!

Absolute Power!

I mock you!

Believe it or not these guys were fighting...

The eye of the Tiger...

Take my picture lady!

Cat nap?

Baby Deer!

Look at my pretty crown...

Im ready for my close up!

Can you tell i love the sleepy ones?

Caged Beauty

Pretty Bird

Sleepy Bear!

He reminds me of my lazy doggie!

This here Polar Bear was the Bombdiggity!

The new baby seal!!!! Isn't he cute! I sure thought so.

im sure ive done this before

1. What is your middle name? Michelle

2. What is your nick name? Mandie, Turtle(adam), Shortcake(Hope), Amanda Lou(Anastasia), Dr. Moore (Silile), Deeze(Kevin)

3. What color are your bed sheets? Blue

4. How many cell phones have you owned over the years? Four

5. What is your title at work? Lead Agent

6. Where is your computer located? In the Computer Room

7. How many credit cards do you have? One

8. What kind of car do you drive? 1990 Ford Ranger

9. What color is it? Gold

10. If you could spend 1 day doing ANYTHING you want what would you do and where would you go? With my family, all of them, hanging out! At home in Texas of coarse! Who cares what we would do as long as we were all there!!

11. What is your favorite cologne/perfume? Gossip

12. Hot dogs or hamburgers? I love them both!

13. Fave type of music? Anything by Elvis

14. Do you have any pets? Yes Two beautiful doggies! Patton and Ginger

15. Do you floss? Most of the time!

16. Favorite breakfast food? Oh my goodness i love breakfast!! I dont have a favorite!

17. Yankee Candle or Party-lite? Any thing that smells wonderful!

18. Fave fast food restaurant? Jack In The Box!!!!

19. Fave "mall" store? Pac Sun or Wet Seal

20. Sunrise or Sunset? I like them both. but I see sunset more often because I am actually up!

21. Best childhood memory? Any and all the include my best friend Kristy Sue

22. What is your sweethearts "love" nickname? Turkey

23. Favorite pie? Pumpkin

24. Favorite salad dressing? Ranch. It goes good on everything!

25. Movie that best describes your life? I have not one clue!!!

26. Do you have business cards with your name on them? Nope

27. How many siblings do you have? I have 2 sisters and 5 brothers.

28. Fave snack foods? Rye chips from Gardettos, Chewy Chips Ahoy, Fig Newtons.... I could go on and on....

29. Have you ever met anyone in "real life" that you first knew from online? My Daddy Bill and my Adam, ok my friend James too

30. Fave chat program? Im not a chatter.

31. What time is it right now? 0413 am

32. What is the last thing you ate & drank? Tuna salad and cherry coke with fiery Habanero Doritos...

33. Did you make someone smile today? I sure Hope so

34. Did you tell someone you loved them today? Yes I have

35. Do you ever wish upon a star? Nope not anymore

36. If you could meet two people that you've never met before who would they be? Jesus and Princess Diana

37. How many pieces of clothing are you wearing right now & what are they? Two, My t-shirt and undies...

38. Do you recycle? Yes. I give a hoot about all that fun stuff!

39. Favorite fruit? Strawberries

AND last but not least.. this one will take some thought!!!! (Be honest but not TOO honest if you know what i mean LMAO)

40. From the time you first awake in the morning till you're completely showered, dressed & ready to leave for work or play - how many different "products" do you use & what are they? Dood, Soap, moisturizer, makeup, shampoo, toothpaste mouthwash deodorant and i know i missed alot!!!

Kansas City!

Well this weekend was our trip to Kansas City! We spent the weekend at the Marriott Overland Park. I love that hotel. Seriously if you are ever there, go for it. I love that hotel.

So Saturday night we went right to the ball park! I love Kauffman Stadium. Its truly one of my favorite stadiums! The Royals didnt even put up a fight, giving up 5 runs in the first inning alone. But hey its just not their year. When it is then I will be happy. Though the Indians are doing fantastically. Thats who they played. We really had a great time! My main man David De Jesus made a crazy catch that no one could believe that he caught. I do so think he is my new favorite player.

On Sunday we were both too tired to do anything just about. We just drove around and went and ate. Then went back to the hotel and went swimming, yes me the queen of water phobia, went swimming. It was a very nice and relaxing day.

Yesterday we spent the afternoon in good old Independence, Mo. I bet you are wondering what the heck is in that town... Well I will tell you. The Harry Truman Presidential Library and Museum. That was a totally cool place. We spent 3 hours in the museum looking at the exhibits, visiting his grave and just strolling around. Seriously if you ever get out there, its totally cool and you will not regret it. Plus hell, now i can say I have have stood 6 feet from a president! Seriously! Truman and his wife are both burried in the courtyard of the museum.

So now that you know I am a bit of a history nerd, I will leave you to your devices!

Learn something new every day and you will never grow too old...

Then there was two.

Ever know you just wanted to be alone? I mean no dating, no one to talk to, just alone. I was like that a little more than two years ago. That was me, the day I moved to Omaha. I moved to be near my mom, where I knew I could just heal. I knew I could just be, but not be forgotten.

Then I met Adam. Ok I chatted with him, then he became a pretty good friend. We would chat for hours. He asked me out on numerous occassions over the month and a half that we talked before I accepted a date.

Our first date was very nice. I knew I wanted to see him again, but wasnt sure I wanted another boyfriend so very soon. So I kind of kept him at an arms length. We went out for the first time in April, then I didnt see him again until the end of May. Though we did talk every single night up until that point. He would ask me if he had done something wrong that I didnt want to see him again.

Finally I realized I wasnt going to get hurt if I never put myself back out there and even worse I would definantly never find anything worth having if I didnt allow myself to feel anything. So I asked him out on a second date. This time we stayed out and talked for hours. I dont think I came home until 0600 the next morning. Seriously we didnt even kiss that night. We just sat around and talked and watched movies. It was fun.

After that night we were pretty much joined to the hip. We would hang out just about every night and on my days off. If we didnt have anything to do, we would just drive around. We had a whole lot of fun. Then my sister and brother, Hope and Matt, moved to Omaha. Hope wasnt here long cause she joined the Airforce. But the house was pretty crowded and I decided to get an apartment.

So In August my friend Jessica and I got our apartment. Adam would stay most of the night then either go to his sisters or home. Usually only to call in the early morning hours to see if he could come back. Eventually I just gave him a key since Jess liked having him around. I mean who wouldnt, he was a good cook, quiet and nice. If he wasnt there Jess would ask when he was gonna be home, as if he was on the lease with the two of us. So the three of us lived in the little apartment for a year.

Then after that year was up we moved in to his apartment, then we bought our house in December. Its like I was this single, miserable person then there was Adam. Now Im a happy girl who has accomplished so many things just by the little bit of encouragement that he has provided me with. I never in a million years would have thought that I would eventually own a home. Especially not one that is this nice, and we own a pretty average house. I moved around just enough as a child that I never thought it would happen. Then I got a loser boyfriend and didnt go back to school after high school like i should have. Then I got my wonderful Adam, and he encouraged me to go back to school and here I am two years from graduation!

I read a blog earlier that asked if you believed in soul mates. My reaction to that question really always has been no. I may not have a soul mate but I do have partner in life and all that it may bring, even though we are not married and really have no plans for it. We just live for the every day and hope for the best. At the end of the day, even if we are mad at each other, we are happy with each other and thats all I need to know.

So its been a while since my last post. I figured I would have more time this summer, but well I just havent. Things have been busy between home and work and school. I just finished my summer coarse, Medical Terminology 2, and now I am in between Summer and Fall quarters. I start Biology 1 the first week of September. I find myself wanting to scream, "I need a break!!!" But I just keep going.

I once again got turned down for Grants, due to "I make too much money." But I am so damn broke its pathetic. I mean sure I pay my bills but I never have enough to pay school and buying books kills me. You should see my credit card! Its all school! It sucks that is for sure. So I applied for student loans and am now waiting on my information on that. Im really not looking forward to that.

So I got in the mood to change things tonight! Let me know what you think of the new layout! Im trying new things what can I say?

In other news, this weekend will be the yearly Kansas City trip I love so much! We are leaving Omaha on Saturday morning to go watch some Royals baseball! Royals vs. Indians. Cant wait! Adam and I will be staying in beautiful Overland Park, Kansas! I love the Marriott there. Then again if you got a few free nights just to fill out a quiz and take a tour, you would too!

I entered a photo contest with a picture I took at the zoo of a tiger. Maybe I will get those on here and see what every one thinks. But hey no promises, Im terribly behind these days! Ok I got a ton to do and need some sleep! Later taters!