Snap, Crakle, Fire?

Ben was sitting downstairs watching TV when he heard a snap followed by a bunch of crackling sounds. Then the fluorescent lights went out and it smelled like a fire cracker went off. He hurried up and turned the power off on the circuit breaker. While he was opening the light and taking the fluorescent bulbs out, the fire cracker smell started getting worse. We weren't sure what to do since we did not see any smoke. We decided to call the non-emergency line and they acted like it was a big deal so, they sent out the fire department. At 10:30 at night we have a fire truck outside our house with all its lights on. The firemen came into our house with all their gear on and did a complete search downstairs. They determined that the snap, crackle, bad smell was coming from the wires that go inside and outside of the light fixture in the ceiling and we should not be in any danger of having a fire. Unfortunately, the fire cracker smell is still in my basement and I cannot seem to get rid of it.

Calling all Pulvirenti's

Yes if your last name is Pulvirenti, I want to talk to you!
Especially if you have no idea who I am. I am looking for my ancestors that came over from Sicily in the early 1900's, so I can trace my genealogy. If any of your relatives immigrated from Sicily and they had the last name Pulvirenti, we may be related.

Did my zip code change?

I swear that I did not move! And I am sure I did not move to Oakland.
But it sure looked like it when I was driving a few blocks away from my house by a middle school and what did I see, 2 pairs a shoes strung around telephone wires. Apparently people do not realize what town I live in. Stuff like that does not happen here. I was pretty disappointed when I saw that so, the next day I called the power company to have them remove the shoes.

Soccer

I went to my cousins high school soccer game tonight. And was shocked when the soccer players started changing their shirts in the open. Did I mention the soccer players are girls. I asked what was going on and the answer I got was "oh they all do it". And some people have justified it by saying that the girls are wearing sports bras. When did our society start allowing girls to change their tops in the middle of the public?
I received my answer while typing this blog. A clip of the USA women's soccer team started playing. It was the clip of the lady scoring the winning goal and then she runs back to her teammates while taking off her top.

Why I love SpRiNg

Spring is my favorite season EVER!

Flowers=Colors

I love it when the flowers begin to bloom. I love taking care of the flowers. But I do not love planting them. Good thing I have people to help me with that.

Clouds=Thunderstorms

I love thunderstorms. Unlike Sandy who freaks out when it thunders.

Afternoon=Naps

I love late afternoon naps, especially when it is sunny outside and you can leave the windows open and hear all the noises outside (I am getting sleepy just thinking about it).

Park=Baseball Games

I love living right next to the park. There is a high school baseball game there almost every night. I love hearing all the sounds from the game.

Cesar=Pack Walks

We finally found a dog that Sandy can almost stand to be around!

Last but not least-I got to type this post outside.

Forks anyone?

Ben and I had a little fun last night and decorated Vivian's house for her birthday. It felt like we were in high school again. Running around the house making sure no one was awake.
Ben decorated her car and filled it with 50 balloons, while I spelled out 50 with the forks in the front yard.
Yes Vivian, now you know........it was us.

Call me 2 shirt

Today I was talking with a co-worker and my boss about some questionable clothing another associate was wearing. When the conversation turned to what I was wearing.

Me: "This shirt looks like it is 2 shirts but it really is one"

Boss: "You always wear 2 shirts"

Me: "Yes, I do not like all my junk hanging out"

Boss: "You have to wear 2 shirts right"

Me: ?? look on my face

Boss: "Does that shirt count"

Me: ?? "What"

Boss: "Don't you have to wear 2 shirts, I thought you had 2 always wear 2 shirts as part of your religion"

Me: "NO!!"

Boss: "Ohhhhh (confused look)"

Me and my co-worker started busting up laughing! It became the joke for the rest of the day. Just call me 2 shirts.

This beats the time I jokingly told my brother that Mormons do not use ice.

Brother: "Where is your ice"

Me: "Mormons do not use ice"

Brother: "??????????"

Me: laughing "Do you believe me"

Brother: "I don't know?"

Me: "I am just joking!"

Brother: ????????

Me: walked away laughing

Brother: still unsure about ice