Wednesday, July 25th, 2007

An old journal entry I found the other day.

July 25th
It was rather overcast today, and in the afternoon, we had a violent rainstorm. It poured, first in filmy sheets, then in thick bucketfuls. Everyone (in Utah, at least) was grateful, for we're in a drought, and droughts mean shorter showers, less bathing and itchy, dead lawns. Today the H2O slid very gracefully in large waterfalls off the roof and into the gutters. It was quite pretty, seeing the mountains and valley take a well-needed, highly-deserved cleansing. The house looked nice, too, and all of the thick, gray clouds held back the wicked hot rays of the devilish sun. The temperature dropped from the regular bloody ninety-five to a deliciously relaxing seventy-six, a good twenty degrees of difference. The wind blew thin wisps of cool air all around so the oxygen all through the yard didn't feel so heat-thick and dry, and instead of sucking all of the hydration out of you, it reinforced in inside. It was a great day. I made paper snowflakes and played outdoors in the clammy feeling of protection around everything without the dreaded danger of ultra-violet light from the sun. The wet and water pleased everybody in Utah, probably, except the cat. Hunter hid all day, he's not fond of so much moisture. It's not raining anymore, but the clouds are still heavy overhead. The moon appears as a fuzzy yellow patch of felt high above the hills.

And then I went on to list the Major Problems of the World that I would Love to Fix but are Way Out of My Control.
Dang, I had grammar problems! I hope you liked that entry as much as I did.
Signed, Janay

Welcoming 1975... or perhaps 100 B.C.

I simply refuse to accept the fact that another year is gone, so if you ask me what year it is, do not be surprised by my response.
Signed, Janay

Maya was adopted!!

Congratulations! Sigh. I wish she was coming home with me, though.

Happy Halloween!!

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Look what happens when you drink beer!

Yuck! :P

Me: From A to Z

A- Attached or single: Single

B- Best Friend: Tyler

C(a)-Cake or Pie: Ugh, neither

C(b)-Coke or Pepsi: Coke, but I'm not allowed to have it

D- Day of Choice: Wednesday

E- Essential Items: Diary, locket and glasses

F- Favorite Color: dark green

G- Gummy Bears or Worms: I think they taste the same...

H- Hometown: Elk Ridge

I- Indulgence(s): I eat a little meat sometimes.

J- January or July: January

K-Kids: Zero

L-Life is incomplete without: Books

M- Marriage Date: I am not getting married!

N- Number of Siblings: Two, Tyler and Ryan

O- Oranges or Apples: Apples

P-Phobias or Fears: I'm really shy! I am terrified of talking in front of a crowd!

Q-quote(s): "When a true genius appears in the world, you may know him by this sign, that the dunces are all in confederacy against him." ~Johnathan Swift
"When the seas of life are stormy, a wise mariner seeks a port of peace." ~Thomas S. Monson

R-reason to smile: My grade point average

S-season: The arctic winter

T-tag Nine: ???

U-Unknown Fact About Me: Janay is short for Janice Lanay

V- Vegetarian or Oppressor of Animal: Vegetarian!!!

W- Worst Habit: Correcting others' grammar

X- X-Rays or Ultrasounds: Neither sound like any fun to me.

Y- Your Favorite Food: Potatoes, salad, and... potatoes.

Z-Zodiac: Taurus

The First Day of School!

Smile and say, "Homework!"

Snowflake or Peacock??

Is it a gigantic snowflake? No, it's just an albino peacock. I got this picture in a forwarded email and thought I ought to post it here.

Ironic

Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia- Fear of long words

I can just see someone going in to see a psychologist and saying "I've got- I've got.... Hippopotomonstrosesquipedaliophobia....." then hyperventilating because of the length of the word.

Triops!

Ever heard of triops? They are these adorable little crustaceans that are known for their unique little 'aqua'-batics. I have five of them in a little fish bowl. Their names are Shakespeare, Kelly, Fantin, Jeanette and Rubie. Except, due to cannibalistic natures, Rubie was eaten by one of his siblings yesterday. I guess that means I need to give them more fish food so that they don't eat anymore of each other. However, the bowl they are in is rather small, so it will probably be "survival of the fittest." And it looks like Jeanette will be the next entree for the others. :^(

Signed, Janay, Shakespeare, Kelly, Fantin, Jeanette, and the late Rubie

Marie Yolande de Fitz James

Ever seen the best painting ever created in the history of the world? Well, you have now!! I love this picture, painted by Henry Fantin-Latour.

Signed, Janay

Kit Kittredge Movie

Looking for a movie with a good mix of laughs and drama? This is the one for you. It takes place during the Great Depression, so a few parts are depressing, but other than that, it is really fun. I went and saw it last week in the theater. When it comes out on DVD, I am going to be the first to buy it!!!
Signed, Janay

Salt Lake Temple

Tyler, Ryan and myself in front of the Salt Lake temple. Isn't it pretty? That temple is the one I want to be married in some day.

Signed, Janay

Family Camp-Summer 2006

Family Camp is a lot of fun! I remember that a little while after that picture was taken, my brother and cousin were out exploring when they found a bandana and some black hair sticking out of the ground. We got really scared (we thought it was a body) and told my dad. Upon digging it up, we found that it was a dead skunk. Pee-yew, what a stink!!!

Signed, Janay.

Aunt Nadine's Christmas Gift

Christmas 2005 ~ Aunt Nadine crocheted a cap for everyone in our family! Isn't she nice?

Signed, Janay

Enoch Stickers Slimefoot Mucus-Snailbrains

One of my very best friends. Enie is very sweet and slimy. One thing I don't like about him is that he likes to lick my hand, and snails, because they don't have any teeth, have razor-sharp tongues. OUCH!!! He is shy, but curious and a good companion.

Signed, Janay

Jeanette Chipette

My favorite cartoon character: Jeanette Chipette.

Signed, Janay

Hunter and I

That's me with my little kitten, Hunter.

Signed, Janay

A Day at the...pond.

What do you think of my lovely sand sculpture of a chocolate kiss? Oh yeah, and me in a swimsuit, along with Ryan, who is five. That other picture is my dad, who is training for a triathalon.
Signed, Janay

My Best Friend

This is my best friend, Hammie! He is the sweetest little guy, very tame and has never bitten anyone in his life. Did I mention that he is a hamster?
Signed, Janay