A little late, but whatever...

I'm usually on time..not late..I decided kinda late in the game though...What game? well the "what you are thankful for" game. I'm a big fan of this game and tried to start this Thanksgiving tradition when i was married a long, long time ago. I felt strange bringing it up when i began dating Gerr, because this was a tradition i had started with someone else...but Fuck that. Every year i've told myself what i was thankful for and now that it's spreading on FB like wildfire, I'm gonna show you here what i'm thankful for.

Nov 1st
First and foremost, I am thankful for these two people...

My grandmother and my mother. The two people who raised me. And i am thankful that in the many tragedies that have befallen New York, they have been safe and sound. I love them. Please keep them safe always.

Nov 2nd

I am thankful for this guy.

He's the dude...He's my dude. I really couldn't be any happier. Well i probably could, as we all probably could, but as long as we're together I'll be pretty damn happy. He's my best friend. He's my love. He's my pal. He's...everything...

Nov 3rd

My cats. Fievel and Misfit. I am thankful for my love of my kitties. Fievel has been with me for 14 years. He's babied every kitten that I've brought into the house. He has been the papa. Misfit was saved from my work and Gerry fell in love with him. Misfit is the oddest cat i know, and doesn't really like affection unless he swats at you. We love him just the same though...

Nov 4th

Bella. I can't tell you how thankful i am for this dog. She has taught me so much about myself: Patience, the ability to care for another creature more than i knew i could, my ability to train an animal, and so much more love than i thought i was capable of. My need to protect her is almost like a mother's love for a human child. I am just thankful that Gerry and I get to be her guardians.

Nov 5th
I am thankful for today. Today is the day I donate to a couple of charities. I am thankful that i can.  i know i can't give much, but i will do what i can. The ASPCA, the Red Cross, Rescue Ink and others are all in need of help. I wish I could physically be there to help, but I need to be here....

ASPCA Blog

Red Cross

Rescue Ink

Goldbely-they aren't a rescue but if you buy from them this week 100% of their earnings will be donated. Now that right there is the best reason to buy from them. 

AHA

Positive Dog Story

How about a positive Dog Picture...

Look at this guy, being rescued and taken to his family at the shelter. Good Boy!

here is reunited with his owners....if this doesn't tug at your heart strings...well...it should...

Because i can...

Here's a whole bunch of sites and cool stuff today...

i feel poopy. So the most i can do for you today is direct you to some really cool sites. I was going to donate some money today to 3 organizations, but I guess monday is the Day of Giving and also tonight is a telethon on NBC. I also plan on sending money to Rescue Ink,  these men have hearts of gold they save so many animals please help them, they need NORMAL animal things-kitty litter, cat and dog food, blankets, towels...I wish i could do more I would give them every towel in my house but I'm in California and who knows when they would get the shipment!!! Also plan on sending money to the American Humane Association for their work during national disasters AND every single day!!! And of course the Red Cross. They save lives every day and everywhere. I know that all of this seems like a lot of money to donate, but when it's 20-40 bucks here and there i say why not...People need it more than i. I can't volunteer from here. I can't don anything from here. But i can support the wonderful charities who are there helping animals and people and cleaning up the destruction. What's stopping you from sending 5 bucks? (there are other charities, but my mind is all goopy)

I'm in love with Barkpost and their boxes...great items!! and they have a blog...check it out!

Every year i find myself asking the same darn questions about making a turkey. This year I have Epicurious. Lot's of questions answered here!!! Even the injection method, which I may have to try this year!!!!

Rue la la...ooooh la la...look at this Betsey Johnson bib necklace with all the cool charms...it would be way too  much for me, but it's pretty damn neat

Hautelook-run! Stila cosmetics. GREAT sale! really this is all taking too long and by the time you would have gone there stuff would have run out...for instance, super cute tommygirl skirt that was only 19 bucks. sold out. BOOOOOO.

Julep has become my favorite box, besides the Bella Bark box-but that's hers you know... If you haven't signed up, click on become a Maven box above!


i probably won't be able to finish this all today...this is what i have..I owe you two dog stories next week.

November already....

This year is going by too fast...I can't take it anymore...it's getting too close to the end of the year. Stop it and slow down a bit...except for work; that can go fast.

I hope you all had a happy halloween! We had a great time at Asia SF and we looked great! Here's a pic of me in my costume.

Here's Gerry:

 I would put up pics of the girls, but I never know how people feel about having their pictures on my page...soo...let me tell you, they looked awesome! :)

I showed people from work the picture above of my costume and they didn't believe it was me...hahahaha. I guess i dress like crap at work...or not slutty.

I am fighting a cold or something. I took my temperature yesterday at lunch and it was 95.7. Pretty damn low. I emailed my doc and she said i'm probably fighting something off. I shouldn't be at work...but hey tell the piles of paper in front of me to magically input themselves into my system. So if you ever find yourself with a low temperature, beware of all the stuff you read, sometimes you're just fighting an infection or a cold....My temp this morning was closer to 97.5 which is my normal. if i have a 98 something, i usually am too warm or getting sick.

Cool sites and shites
Joyus-Cool ideas for wine bottles!
Outgrowme-well there's a bra with a pocket...they've got all sorts of cool and fun stuff..definitely worth a peak.
Epicurious-Need ideas for thanksgiving...helloooo Bobby Flay....yum. oh and here's a duck a l'orange recipe.
Animal Rescue Foundation-Need a place to donate to this season...there are a lot of places that help families and animals, but this year it's to benefit those families who can't afford to buy food for their animals. donate here.
American Humane Association-get some holiday cards and give money to a good cause!!!
Hautelook-cool gift idea alert!!! check out Rock the trend: Edgy jewelry. Nice pieces!!! here are some examples!  and by the way GREAT PRICES!!!

really i could keep going...while you're on hautelook check out Vintage bazaar, twist and pout, going glam, etc...really a lot of good gift ideas.

somewhat of a positive dog story

I know that people may/do read this so i need you all to go to Rescue Ink's facebook page. If you're in New York they need help. These guys went back to their shelter even when they were told they couldn't cross the bridge. They are cleaning and need help. They need pet supplies. The building still stands yet there's no power. They NEED little things...every day stuffs...Please check out their fb page and find a way to help out. I have to look through my towels and stuff and see what i can send. But i will be helping!