Laundry - Joey Style

Step 1: Load dirty laundry in washer.

Step 2: Transfer laundry from washer to dryer.

Step 3: Remove dry, clean laundry from dryer.

Step 4: Dump dry, clean laundry on Liza to fold.

He Finally Sang

This past weekend, we were at a BBQ for a friend's birthday. I was inside, hanging out with the girls just talking.

A: I didn't know Joey plays the guitar.
Me: Yeah, we have a few guitars at home, but he hasn't played in a while.
A: He's good! He's outside playing and singing.
Me: What! He's never played or sang for me, ever!

I should mention that he was outside with a bunch of guys. He was serenading guys, but not his wife?! I went outside and gave him a look.

Me: You've never serenaded me, not once. And singing in the car doesn't count.
Joey: I'm not serenading them. I'm singing rock songs, ya know, screaming.
Me: Oh. But still.

Then Joey proceeds to start singing to me! Of course, I'd rather him surprise me than me practically hinting him to, but this will do ... for now!

Happy Birthday Amy S!

Who goes out partying on a Monday night? We do!

Why? Because it was Amy S' birthday, that's why!

The waiter at Mike's Tex Mex put a candle in Amy's margarita!

Joleen, Birthday Girl Amy S, Heather, Me, Jessica, Charity, Amy, and Laura.

Okay!

He's Changing!

I've noticed that my influences have been rubbing off on Joey, bad and good.

BAD
We have only one American radio station here and I'd rather listen to my CD's or iPod. I am one of those people who can listen to the same artist for days and days. Well, we were driving my car the other day and Joey started singing to Keri Hilson's album, word for word. I just got that album last week! It's bad enough that I listen to mainly girl artists. So far, he's memorized all of Beyonce, Danity Kane, and Pussycat Dolls - but I do have Neyo and John Legend. And I just bought another album, Taylor Swift!

GOOD
On Saturday we went to the BX - which is very rare because we never go on the weekend, especially on pay day. It was extra packed because they were having an auction and Joey saw that they had laptops. I asked him if he wanted to stay and bid, just to see what he'd say - like we don't already have four! Guess what he said. "No, we don't have the money for it right now." O.M.G! I can't believe those words came out of his mouth! I'm usually the one who says no. I'm still in shock.

Kano

I'd like to introduce to you the newest addition to our family, our betta ... Kano Sakana! The literal translation is "water god" and "fish". Creative, huh?


People have been telling me to get a dog or cat. But it's hard enough taking care of myself and Joey! So Joey got me a fish that needs the least maintenance, a betta!

And Mom, if you're reading this, I promise I'll take care of him this time!

Isn't he beautiful?

Hello Fishes

The weather has been awesome these past three weeks and the water has warmed up. That means BEACH TIME! Joey and I went to Maeda Flats (our favorite snorkeling spot) last week for the first time since the fall and it was fun.

The only downside was that I got another super ugly tan on my legs. This time, it's from my water boots.

I love these blue fishes!

The sea urchins multiplied and

the sea cucumbers grew two more feet since the fall!

A skinny, hairy starfish.

We'll be back soon!

Mr. Graduate

Everyone say CONGRATULATIONS JOEY because he graduated last week!

I am so proud of him! Just another step closer to a promotion. He worked hard and deserves nothing but the best! And now, he can relax. We had a congratulatory dinner, just the two of us, and to commemorate the moment, he got a "Happy Vacation" drink!

I just love living in paradise.