The Cause

Okay guys, sorry about the last post. I mixed everything up. Here's the REAL story. Every year my boss (Dr. "Howie" Fox) runs the World Famous Camp Pendleton Mud Run in honor of his late cousin, Amos Fleisher, who died from sudden cardiovascular death syndrome. In the time leading up to the race we have been doing a fund raiser to raise money for the American Heart Association to provide "CPR Anytime" kits. This year we will be doing things a little bit differently. Last summer Dana Hills HIgh School freshman Megan Myers died suddenly while competeing in a cross country race for her school. So this time around we will be fund raising through the Fleisher Foundation, and all prcedes will be used to buy AEDs (Automated External Defibrillators) for all of our Capistrano Unified schools. Our goal is to have AEDs available to all sporting events, nurses offices, etc. Every bit counts, even if it's only $5.00. If you would like to donate, please visit www.fleisher-foundation.org , or you can email me at megwhereisrosco@gmail.com and I would be happy to help you out. There is also an extra bonus: If we reach our fundraising goal (this year our office goal is $12,00), Howie and his friend Jason will cut a mohawk which they have to wear until after the race!!! The person to donate the highest amount gets to choose the color of the mohawks!!! Last year was purple! Allison and I also color our hair for the event. I am including some pictures of Amos, Megan Myers, and last year's Mud Run.

Cat and Mouse

Sooooooo gross!!!! A couple weeks ago I went into my mom's room before work to grab something I left in there, and on my way out I found a DEAD MOUSE just laying there on the carpet. EEEWWW!!!! My mom was still semi-asleep so I did the honors of scooping it up and throwing it away outside before I got in my car. I thought it was very strange that it had just died right there in the middle of the room and figured it must have had a heart attack from the cat/Rosco/JT. Then when I was walking up the stairs tonight I saw Charlotte (kitty) sitting right outside my mom's room with a dead mouse in her mouth (gag). I tried to get her to drop it on the floor, but she wouldn't do it. Typical cat. After chasing her around my mom's room (with some help from Rosco) and getting her down from my mom's bed (the mouse still in her mouth), she finally dropped it. But it WASN'T dead! Eww!!!! It took off and ran in the corner behind a bunch of stuff my mom had cleared out of her closet for spring cleaning! Great. So now there's a really ticked-off mouse running around upstairs. Looking back at the memory of the first mouse, I wonder if Charlotte had caught and killed it in the garage and brought it up to mom's room as a trophy...... a really sinister trophy. Seriously..... I don't understand cats. They see "ghosts", chase invisible dust, perform some incredible acrobatics, lick themselves silly, and then look at you like "What? I wasn't doing anything!" Now she's got Rosco in on her sadistic mouse sacrifice ritual. It's a strage world out there (or in here.... whichever).

I Think I'm Turning Japanese

WWWOOOOOOOOOOO HHOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!! I finally got it! My passport came in the mail yesterday. It took the post office less than a month to process and deliver it. Brownie points to you post man. I think I'm becoming a little obsessed with this trip. I've convinced myself that it's okay to use the money that I was saving to buy a new car with and go and blow it on a vacation because I'm not married, I have no kids and no further obligations (other than work...... but they can live without me for a week). This is a chance of a lifetime that I don't think will come back my way for a reeeeeeeeeally long time, if ever again. I ust hope I don't end up wanting to kick myself for this later.

Here Comes The Bride

No no no.... it's not me! My best friend Allison is finally engaged! I'm sooo happy for her. She also told me that she would would like me to be her Maid of Honor (1st for me)!!! I hope this goes as smoothly as possible, because if she turns into a Bridezilla I'm going to dose her with Prozac (.... I think that should fall under the duties of the MOH). Yes, I am perfectly willing to drug a bride. Friends don't let friends become Bridezillas. This is going to be fun. More updates to come!

Would You Like A Helmet With That?

Okay so I'm totally unaware of my surroundings at all times. Last Friday my friend Allison and I came to my house for our lunch break. During that short visit I managed to burn myself AND give myself a lovely "shiner". Yes, I know, that's a lot of work to do in only 30 minutes, but what can I say.... I'm efficient! While sitting at the table eating my lunch I gave Rosco a pretzel which he didn't want. So I leaned down to pick it up off the floor, and the table attacked me (nice bruise, right under my eye). I think that all inanimate objects HATE me!!! At work I was also ambushed by the back door, the door frame leading into my boss' "desk closet" (a.k.a. tiny office) AND the hand sanitizer dispenser that is mounted on the wall. Who's idea was it to hang stuff on the wall that sticks out?!?!?! That's an accident waiting to happen [to me]. It may sound like i just had a bad day, but NNNOOOOOOOOOOOO..... this is a daily occurence. My boss has dubbed me "Bubblewrap". Cute. My co workers make sure to remind me to look out for corners and things that normal people would see right away. I vow that I shall make it through at least one day of my life unscathed!!! Bring it on walls (yeah, I know you walls are all in on it.... I'm on to you... and you too, uneven floors)!

Cuz I'm Leavin' On A Jet Plane....

Okay all of you travelers!!!! I'm planning a trip to Japan for about 10 days at the beginning of April. My problem: I've NEVER booked a plane ticket for myself, and I have very limited funds. Does ANYONE know of some websites that have amazing deals on plane tickets???? ANY and ALL advice is welcome. I already have my passport taken care of (I feel all growed up!), and I don't need to find a hotel. One of my patients who is from Japan even sent me a huge email FILLED with links to different Japanese tourist sites, showing some of the most amazing places I could only dream about. I am so excited that I'm going to be able to use my passport for the first time!!! Japan is definitely on my top 5 countries to visit before I die, and I never imagined that I would be able to go so soon. Next stop: Thailand!!!! That's right Picketts.... Thailand! But we'll wait until my wallet recovers from the trauma of Japan.... it's never been that tortured before!!!

The Apple Doesn't Fall Far From The Tree

You Will Be a Cool Parent

You seem to naturally know a lot about parenting, and you know what kids need. You can tell when it's time to let kids off the hook, and when it's time to lay down the law. While your parenting is modern and hip, it's not over the top. You know that there's nothing cool about a parent who acts like a teenager... or a drill sergeant!

Would You Be a Cool Parent?