Got a doggie who likes to chew?

So this website for Nylabone, http://www.nylabone.com/ kinda came to me and their not half bad.  I have an English Bulldog who LOVES to chew and I can't seem to find anything that lasts longer then 10 minutes.  I tried all different stores, I even resorted to buying a chunk of cheap wood at home depot for him! lol It was a pain to clean up but my heels lasted longer!!  Nylabone offers different chew toys for every step of doggie life.  From small one to big ones, edible to just toys for hard chewers.  Their prices aren't too bad either...of course the bigger the bone the more it costs :o lol  They can be found anywhere, Target, Walmart, Petco, Petsmart....all over the place.  Another REALLY important thing to me is the ingredients.  My dog is allergic to almost everything and these products are fine for him.  Their website is very informative and has many extras.  Their Dogs 101 page is a MUST for people looking for a doggie.  They have a list of popular dogs with their characteristics so you can find a perfect match.  I'm actually pretty surprised at all they offer.  The only thing I find annoying is that you can't buy their products on their website.  So I guess to say the least, check out nylabone when your in the doggie section at whatever store you choose to shop at.  They might surprise you and actually last much longer compared to what your used to. :)

Where to start?

I am currently staying in my moms basement (with a toddler and husband) until I find a place to live.  The only problem is I need to job to keep paying rent and utilities.  Its like the epic (yet annoying) question: Which came first, the chicken or the egg?  I have been so spoiled with a garage, deck, basement, washer/dryer that the apartments around here look like crap.  I don't even hide it from the people that showed me around the complex.  I wanted to cry!  No washer/ dryer?! UGH! hehe the guy looked at me like I was crazy.  Screw him, I'm sure that he just works there, NOT lives there.  I never thought I'd be applying for unemployment, but then again who really does?  Maybe I'll just start rapping about chains and cars I don't have.  If Soldia Boi and Flo Rida made it then SO CAN I! All I need to do is practice my rhyming and do a stupid dance (stinky leg).  Here we go. . .Rat, Cat, Bat,  I may have a husband, but I also got alotta diamonds,  My chain so big its the size of my kid!!!

Guess who's back?!

I have been gone so long I don't know where to start.  First I wanna thank everyone who has been following me, I promise I will eventually find everyone new and start to follow you too!  Second, thanx for all the comments! Its great to log on and see people actually read some of my crazyness hehe.  And third, I guess I should say I am out the military, moved from Maryland back to Michigan (where I ran as fast as I could away from) and I need to start all over.  They say when God closes one door he opens another.  But what if you donno its God that opened it, what if it look like the devil inside that door? What if you can't find the door? Newayz. . I will begin my 'A Day in the Life of Crystal' posts once again.

HELLO Strangers!!!

Sorry its been so long, but I do have ALOT to fill you in on.  I guess I'll try to start at the beginning if my A.D.D will let me. . .My beau and I got into a little fight and I guess my inner child came out because I stomped my feet while pumping my fists and then turned to the wall and kicked it.  All would have been great if I was eight but the wall crumbled like a piece of paper.  So now there is a decent size hole in a rented wall...frickin sheesh!! And the baby wakes up. . .can I get a medal for pretending to not be mad and playing with my little girl? Of course not but we've already discussed that medal so what comes next? Well now I'm cooking and plastering that hole.  Nothing difficult, something is in the oven and needs to cook for about 20 mins so I don't even bother to set the timer.  Well about 3-5mins go by and I think I smell something burning.  My artistic plastering is just so beautiful that I think, 'It hasn't been that long, they can't really be burning, I'll just give it a few more minutes.'  Well good thing God turns my head nonchalantly b/c I see smoke.  I run over to the stove and what do you know? I had placed the pot holder onto the top of the stove where I had forgot to shut off the burner. . .My pot holder was so burnt it was gooey.  I immediately opened all the kitchen windows and turned on the fan.  I raced to grab the air freshener, but before I even started spraying my husband smelt the stench! "What did you burn honey?" "NOTHING!" I almost yelled at him as I sprayed freshener all over him and the living room.  Sounds funny now, but its no fun explaining to your husband that dinner is now done and that terrible smell is the pot holder you put on the not turned off burner. . . .AAGGGHHH!!!

And to top it off I decided to download the new editor for blogspot. . .but where the heck is the spell check?!! Grown adults like me out of college for years don't remember how to spell cool long words like 'nonchalantly'. . .umm help?

Pampers Giveaways

I hate joining 'rewards clubs' online because of the mass amounts of junk email I get.  However, I decided to join Pampers network and I am recommending it to those with young children.  It is pampers.com and called Gifts to Grow.  You get 'points' by doing various things, such as visiting a sponsers website, or buying a box of pampers.  You type in a code they give you and points show up on your account.  These points are actually redeemable for toys and entrys into giveaways.  I usually forget to save codes from my diapers or wipes, but I try to open two pages while on the internet, and let a video play on the pampers site.  You get about 2 points for each video watched.  Pretty cool and easy for getting new stuff :)

Tragedy

United  States of America.  Or just North America?  How much of history really is the truth?  I believe it just just a part of his story that someone put in writing and passed down in textbooks.  No one really knows whats going on, we just do what were told.  Sure we have our own minds and believe certain parts are a little different then what were told, but why is the truth never out there.  I understand security reasons, such as not advertising when or where we are going to strike next.  But what about Katrina?  There were dead people on the side of the road...for weeks.  Families were forcefully seperated.  We spent how much money on this 'war' and how much on rescuing humans in the states?  Its extremely sad that many Americans have simply given up on politics because of the corruption.  We don't even have the decent courtesy and respect for the PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES! What member of a high counsel would go to another country and insult their leader? No one!  We are so afraid we will be sued for offending someone that we can't even express our opinion.  I would love to keep all of our advances as a people but go back to the days when children didn't curse, metal detecters were only in airports and people had respect for their elders.  All the hidden money and lies that are behind so much of our daily life honestly makes me sick to my stomach.

Sex and the City!!!!!!!!!!!

Before I make dinner I must let my readers know there is a Sex and the City sequel coming SOON!!! YEAHHHH!!! My quilty pleasure is coming back with never before seen pleasures!!  Below is a link to set pictures and more info:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1261945/

dance, Dance, DANCE!!!

I've thought alot about my previous dance career.  Its been awhile since I've danced last and that intimidates me to start up again.  Not to mention not a soul around me would support me.  When I was MAJORING in dance at COLLEGE I was questioned, even though there was job placement.  I gave up, and still to this day I give up because dancers are a dime a dozen.  The only problem is its not just a dream, its a lifestyle, its my passion.  This is an old picture, if you even recognize me, in the front, bottom right.  I was never happier then when I was dancing.  When this military stuff is done I promise myself that I will dance again.  Even if its a side job I HAVE to dance.  I can't explain how much I miss it.  Easier said then done though :(  How can I tell my child to follow her dreams if I didn't do the same?  I don't think I can live with myself if I don't continue to dance.  Before I was married I was accepted to dance on a cruise ship.  Instead I married and joined the military.  Don't get me wrong, I love my family. .. but I NEED to dance!! dance, Dance, DANCE!!

Mommy Awards

If you are not a mom, you might as well skip this.  Those that have kids will either laugh or cry.  Why do we have to go through the terrible twos and the tantrums?! I swear laboring a human out of my personal hole would be enough!  My precious princess is at the stage where she cries even when she is playing.  She has half a room sectioned off with one of those gates that connect in a big circle.  The only problem is that she wants to be anywhere BUT inside those gates.  Even though all her toys are INSIDE the gate.  You wake up to some crying, make breakfast, only to clean it up.  Then she wants a book read and is tired for a short nap. . .maybe.  During her nap you need to clean up all her diapers and dishes and toys because when she wakes you will have no time for these things.  We do this day in and day out with no thank you, no money compensation and no awards. Yea yea her smile is worth it, but COME ON! I do less at my job and get paid!  I love this age, don't get me wrong--but shouldn't moms get a little something to keep us going.  Like it should be mandated that all nail salons give all moms a free pedicure once a year, or a free hair coloring.  How great would that be?  A chef or maid's service for a day, oh how pampering that would be!! Well I'm off to put my little one to sleep and maybe I can make dad do my chores for today ;)

Breakfast

I was very proud of myself this morning, I actually made a real breakfast.  Best French Toast in the world: Two eggs beaten, a little milk, dash of vanilla just a little less of lemon juice--don't let that throw you off, you wont taste lemon I promise.  Some cinnamon and sugar and little bit of brown sugar, depending on how sweet you like your toast.  Dip some Texas toast in your mixture and cook on top of the stove in a pan w/ some melted butter and you've got an AWESOME breakfast!!  I never realized how easy French toast was.  You can add cream cheese and some fruit to make them a sandwich, or add flavored syrup to make this uniquely yours.  ENJOY!