One of My Favorites

This is one of my favorite photos from this past week. Niamh and Auntie having a ball together! I'll upload more pictures when I have some time this weekend. We had a great trip, but I'm happy to be sleeping in my own bed again.

As Promised...

here are the first pictures of my tattoo! The top picture is from the day after, so it was still a little red. It's healing up really well, so hopefully I can get some better pictures next week.

I chose a Celtic knot that is a symbol of strength and balance to represent the changes that have occurred in my life this past year. After some of my health scares earlier in the year, I have really grown to realize just how precious life is and have made some very significant changes in my world to be sure that I am living everyday to the fullest. I am also striving to find and maintain balance in all areas of my life and think this tattoo is a great reminder to do just that.

My youngest niece's name is also Celtic, so that holds a special meaning for me. As well as the placement being in the same location as my sister's tattoo to represent our strong connection and bond. Her tattoo is on the left in the bottom picture. I am so happy that I was able to get my tattoo on this trip and I'm very happy with the final result.

I've Been Inked!

So thanks to a last minute cancellation at a great tattoo shop in Denver, Th'ink Tank, I was able to get my tattoo while out here on vacation! I hadn't realized that many of the best places have a waiting list up to a month out, so I had almost given up hope of getting it done this trip. But one phone call later and I was scheduled.

My sister, Alicia, took me down and watched as it became official. I got it done on the back of my neck in the same location as her tattoo, as I wanted it to represent our special connection and bond, as well as my growth and strength this past year. I LOVE the design that I chose and can't wait to upload the pictures to share when I get back. Maybe my brother-in-law will help me download to their computer so I can get them up while I'm still out here. I also have some pretty cute pictures of Niamh's first birthday, so check back later and maybe I'll have them up.

Merry Christmas Eve!

I Was Tagged!

Miss Jenn has tagged me ;) so it's time to give you all a little more insight into me!

Here are the rules of the game:
• Link to the person that tagged you and post the rules on your blog.
• Share 7 random and/or weird facts about yourself on your blog, we all want to know them.
• Tag 7 random people at the end of your post and include links to their blogs.
• Let each person know that they have been tagged by leaving a comment on their blog.

ummm.. ok here i go ;)

1) I have a goal to lose 30 pounds! (10 more to go to reach my goal)

2) I may get my first tattoo while I'm in Colorado this week

3) I LOVE peppermint gum and chew it almost everyday

4) I really like the music by a new artist that I recently discovered, Fink...check them out!

5) I really enjoy photography

6) I want to travel more

7) I like to cook when I have the time

Yup, those are all pretty random. Since Jenn already tagged the people that I would have tagged, I'll open it up to people who read this on my blog and want to play along! Enjoy!

Counting Down the Days

Until I get to hug and smooch these cutie pies! I can't wait to see you guys next Wednesday...I miss you everyday!

Lots Going On, But Not Much to Say

I know you all think it is crazy that I don't have much to say...I ALWAYS seem to have something to say! Here's what I've been up to:

-Things are getting pretty busy at work as I try to tie up loose ends for the year before going out to Colorado again. I start layout on the January magazine next week, so I'm bound to be in the office for some looooong days/nights next week.

-I've also been very busy taking care of myself. Hitting the gym whenever possible, even on the weekends, yea me! Even had an appointment with the chiropractor today. Very excited to start working with them and starting a new nutrition plan. I have a feeling 2008 is going to be quite the year.

-Hanging out with friends. Was treated to a wonderful dinner last Friday night that I thoroughly enjoyed. Had the opportunity to have dinner with my favorite Miss Jenn tonight and then headed over to visit with Laine for a bit. I've even planned a fun girls night with some friends from work on Friday. They are going to head over here for pizza, drinks, games and movies. Just a fun, girly slumber party! Sorry guys, I don't think there will be any pillow fights, but you never know! ;O)

-Getting the apartment ready for winter. Okay, I know I'm a little late with this, but I really do plan to weatherstrip the windows this weekend. I said that last weekend too, but this weekend I really mean it!

That's pretty much all the news in my world this week. Hope you're all having a great one!

Winter Has Arrived

The snow started early last night and hasn't stopped yet. I think we have about 8 inches so far. I can't get over how quickly the snow can change how everything looks. I always hate getting ready for the first snow and driving in it, but I really do love it once it's here. It makes everything look beautiful and clean. I'm excited to go to the mountains this year and start snowboarding again. I haven't been since last March and I really have missed it. Just one more thing to add to the list of things that make me happy that I need to start doing again.

Everything Happens for a Reason...

So apparently I had to have a crappy Monday to force me to go to the mall and buy new pants that actually fit (down practically two sizes, yippee!). While shopping for said pants, I had to see a dress that I fell in love with for New Years. After not even trying it on, I had to go back to see if I should get it, even though I don't exactly have plans for New Years, hahaha.

Joanne came along with me for advice, and after trying it on...YUP, it was perfect! Just a tad too small in the bust, but the way things are going these days, it should fit perfectly in the next month. So, I decide that since it's 40% off and I have a coupon from my birthday, it's totally worth it. Then, since I put it on a charge card, ANOTHER 15% OFF!!! Guess this week is looking up after all. I tried to find a picture of it online to share, but no luck. You'll all have to anxiously await the visual until I can snap a shot of it with my camera. And speaking of...I need to get back to some photos on this blog...sorry for the lack of photo love lately.

Off to Carrie's for dinner and trivia at the Barley House!

My Crappy Day

1. Planning my outfit ahead of time since I had to leave the house at 7am today, only to find that the pants I planned on wearing actually FELL OFF when I put them on. Normally, I would be excited about this, but not when I was already running late and didn't have time to iron. Guess it's been a few weeks since I'd worn them last.

2. Putting on the second choice pair of pants only to find that they were too big as well. Seriously, this is NOT a great time to spend money on new clothes, but I can't go into work looking like an idiot either. Finally settled on a different outfit that was still too big, but manageable.

3. Dropping my car off at the garage to get inspected, only to be reminded that it's time for the 30,000 mile check up. That will be $400, thank you very much.

4. Coming into work after a four day weekend, knowing that I have a ton of projects to get working on, only to find that the servers are down at work. No e-mail, no internet, no network folders, no accessible work.

5. Knowing that I also have a few meetings scheduled, but didn't actually print off my outlook calendar before the server issue, so running around trying to figure out where I'm suppose to be and what kind of meeting I'm suppose to be prepared for.

6. Getting to sit down at my desk to get my work done (computer server back up and running) to realize that it's already 3:30 and I only have an hour before I get picked up by the garage to get my car.

7. Getting my car back, but learning I have to bring it back in when they get more parts to fix my dome light (luckily that part will be under warranty)...P.S. You're also going to need new tires in the Spring...plan on another $500-$600...thank you very much again!

8. Treating myself to a manicure/pedicure after my horrible day only to ruin the pedicure on my drive home. Sweet!

YIKES...what a Monday!

It's Official...

I'm at my halfway goal for weight loss!!! After today's workout, I decided to weigh myself and I'm down 15 pounds! I am so excited and proud of myself for really sticking to my exercise routine and healthy eating...even through the Thanksgiving holiday. But the work doesn't end here, I'm ready to tackle the next 15 and start 2008 off on the right foot. I'm hoping that if I put in even more hard work at the gym, I might be able to reach my goal by New Years.

Perhaps I should treat myself to a new outfit today...especially since most of my clothes are starting to become too large and I have a fabulous g/c to Banana Republic from my sister's family from my birthday. Not that I need an excuse to shop, but seriously, how could I not want to after such an awesome morning?

Thankful

With all the cooking going on yesterday, I didn't get to let everyone know what I'm thankful for this year...there are far too many things to list here, so I will keep it to the short list version:

1. My parents- for showing me that true love is attainable and long lasting. For showing me unconditional love and support over the years and for knowing that you are always behind me and my decisions 100% I love you guys!

2. My sister- for always taking care of me and being there for me. For encouraging me to take chances and risks in life, and making sure I always enjoy the adventure without regret. There may be many miles between us, but knowing you're only a phone call or a plane ride away make me feel better. (See you in less than a month!)

3. My nieces- for your innocence, your laughter, your wonderful smiles, your inner beauty, your health, your laughter and your ability to always make me smile. I miss you girls everyday!

4. My friends- for the ones that have always been a part of my life, for the ones that I have recently reconnected with, for the ones that are new to my life and for the ones that I don't even know anymore. You have all had an impact on my life in one aspect or another and have each taught me something about myself. You have all been a part of the person that I am today and for that I am thankful. Thanks for the shoulders I have cried on, the jokes that have made me laugh, the phone calls that let me know I am being thought of and the good times together that make up some of my favorite memories.

5. My health- for taking control of my life this year. For exercising and eating healthy, for taking care of myself as a top priority, for removing unnecessary stress in my life. For becoming proud of the person that I am today.

6. My extended family- for reconnecting with extended family that I don't get to see very often and knowing that no matter how much time passes, I can always count on them. For knowing that many of us will be together on the beach next summer!

7. My job- for knowing that I work for an organization that truly cares, not only about its employees, but also the people we serve and the greater community as a whole. For their encouragement to give back to others in need. For their benefits that allow me peace of mind and for the paycheck that allows me to pay my bills and have a roof over my head.

Like I said before, that is certainly only the short list, as my life it truly blessed. I hope that you all got to spend the holiday with your loved ones!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Getting ready to attempt my first Thanksgiving dinner and feeling pretty excited about it too! I was able to prepare a number of things last night, to keep the stress levels low today. My parents will be here in a few hours with the turkey, so I can prepare that and get it in the oven. I'll try to take some pictures to share later. Hope you're all able to share your holiday with your friends and/or family. I know that I have A LOT to be thankful for this year!

Can't Get Over...

These big, blue eyes. She is just so adorable, I can't wait to be out there to share her first birthday with her and her older sisters. Thanks for getting the tickets Mom!

Outrageous

Last night I went to the first Monarchs game that I'd been to in a long time. I had forgotten how much I like ice hockey and I had a really great time, even though they lost. I spent most of the night laughing and talking and it was a nice way to end the long week. We even got to go hang out in a luxury box after the second period.

I met some new friends and stayed up way too late...while consuming a few too many beverages along the way. Apparently I still haven't learned my lesson about mixing different kinds of drinks and I'm feeling pretty sick today. (Alicia-picture how you were feeling last weekend). Will I ever learn?

I had been warned during the game that the group I was hanging out with would become "outrageous" as the night went on, but they really weren't that bad. They were a lot of fun and I'm hoping to hang out with them again. The only part that is outrageous today is that it is 5pm and my stomach still hates me...back to the couch for some rest.

I'm Home from Colorado...

but part of my heart is still there with these cuties. I miss them already!

An Inspired Life

Looks like I do have time for one more quick blog post before I fly out today. Lucky YOU!

This week has been really mixed for me. I have had some days filled with laughter and friends, some stressful days, some days full of doubt, some long, tiring days, then right back to my bubbly self again. What does this make me, besides INSANE? It makes me thankful!

I have learned a LOT about myself this past week. And mostly I have surprised myself. Over the past few months I have had to do a lot of soul searching and asking myself if I have been making the right choices. I have been insecure and worried about the future. I have questioned who I was becoming and who I wanted to be. Well this week, those questions are finally starting to reveal themselves...and I'm really happy with the answers. It is always scary to make a life altering shift in your world, but sometimes it's even scarier to be too afraid to make that change in the first place.

I finally feel like I'm back on track and proud of my choices. I'm confident and happy. I'm outgoing and bold. I am a good friend. I am healthy and becoming more fit everyday. I am smart and beautiful. I am someone who deserves the best and won't settle for anything less.

Now, I'm not posting all this as a "yea me" post. I'm posting this because I was reading Donna Downey's blog today and it really spoke to me. She was talking about inspiration, and even though her words were about inspiring art, they spoke to me about inspiring lives. Here were some of her words that I kept replaying in my head:

"the fact that any one of you, considered even for an instant of stepping outside of your comfort zone is what gives me motivation to try new things everyday..."

That is who I want to be...a person who lives an inspired life! A woman who isn't afraid about what people think about her and is never worried about stepping outside a comfort zone. A person who can inspire others to live the same way. That is who I have been becoming over the past few months and that is what I started to realize this week. Perhaps this is also the person I used to be, but lost sight of her along the way. At any rate, I know it is the person I will continue to be in the future and I hope that I can inspire even one other person to live the same way.

Don't ever apologize for living your life...instead, inspire someone else to live theirs more fully!

Busy, Busy, Busy

I'm afraid that I'll be on a bit of a break from blogging, probably until next week sometime. I'll be in Manchester for a few long days at our annual conference for work, then I'm off to see my little munchkins in Colorado on Friday. I'll be out there until next Wednesday, so I'm pretty sure I won't be updating the blog until I return. Try not to miss me too much!

Birthday Goodness

I had soooo much birthday goodness this weekend and I still have more celebrating to do with my parents tonight!

1. Scott and Joanne got me a hilarious card and g/c to Art Plus
2. I FINALLY got to go out with the girls to the Barley House and we had a blast
3. Met a new friend who seems really great...hoping to hang out again soon
4. Introduced to some new amazing music by said friend
5. Movies in Tilton and then shopping at Banana Republic with Joanne
6. A new pair of jeans that look AMAZING ON ME! And they were the first pair I tried on and they were on sale...can't get much better than that.

Hope you're all enjoying my birthday weekend too!

Hugs,
Stacy

2 am

Yup, you read that correctly...it's 2am and I'm online. I can't get to sleep tonight. I feel asleep on the couch around 8, woke up at midnight to come to bed and I've been lying awake in bed ever since. I finally decided to come online, hoping that it would make me sleepy, but no luck yet! Totally stinks, because I am going to the morning workout at 6:30 tomorrow and then I have a long day planned. Sooooo hoping that I'm not cranky in the morning. Hope you're all off in slumberland right now!

Red Sox Nation is My Second Family

Today was AMAZING!!! My mom and I went down to the Red Sox Rally in Boston and what an awesome event to experience first hand. You just can't explain all the pride, excitement and joy that exudes from the crowds of Boston's faithful fans. We got to be right up against the barricade along Tremont Street and got some fun pictures. They didn't come out as great as I would have liked, but we did get some good ones. It was difficult to get all the players, because some were on our side of the duck boats and some were on the other side. But more important than the pictures are the memories that I will take away from the day. It was so wonderful to experience this with my mom, especially since we didn't get to attend the rally in 2004.

As you can see from the pictures, we made some new friends for the day as well. I especially loved the cute little boy that stood on the barricade next to me. To see this kind of event through the big, bright eyes of a child makes it even that much more exciting.

Thank you Red Sox...we're so proud of you!

Live for Today

Recently a friend of mine had a blog entry about living for today that I totally connected with. These days I feel like risks are worth taking, fun times are worth having and worrying about what other people think about you is just plain a WASTE of TIME! I'm living for today, I'm having fun and I'm not caring what anybody else thinks about it...and that makes me pretty darn happy.

Off to the Red Sox rally with my Mom in Boston tomorrow...thanks for helping me live for today Mom!

Stamptoberfest 2007

Well, I'm back from Cape Cod and boy was it a whirlwind weekend as you can tell by the tired look on my face in that first picture! I headed down on Friday night for dinner with Miss Jenn and her friend Lee (thanks for dinner Lee, you allowed me to continue my habit with purchases at the store on Saturday). Jenn and I went right to bed when we got home because we knew Saturday was going to be a BUSY day. We got up around 7am and headed over to Colorful Creations for a day full of craftiness. They had their annual Stamptoberfest event where you get to make a number of different crafts with different teachers throughout the day. This year we made four projects: a mini book, two stamped canvas projects, an altered pin and a canvas bag. Our teachers for the day were Miss Jenn, Jayne, Joyce and Melissa. I also got to see Erin and Meliss-er, since they were both working for the day. Notice the cute pics that all the girls let me snap of them.

Then, exactly as the event ended, Miss Jenn and I made a quick clothes change in the bathroom and headed to Keene, NH for a birthday celebration for our friend Dawn. It was her 30th birthday earlier this week and her husband had rented a limo to take us all out dancing. The drive back to NH was a LONG 3 hours, but we made it to Keene with just 5 minutes to spare before we got to surprise Dawn with our arrival. The limo was awesome! Not to mention Dawn and Mitchell's friends, they were all so much fun and I can't wait for the next outing with them. I'm sorry to say that I don't have any photos of the craziness, but it's probably better that way, as I allowed myself to have a little too much fun and I'm sure I would have had a dropped or damaged camera by the end of the night and that would have been very unhappy.

Notes for Jenn:
1. YES! His name really was Jason, I promise. Hehehehe, but he had already told me we could call him whatever I wanted earlier in the night. : O )

2. Next time you hang out with Patrick, please bring me along and ask him to invite Jason a.k.a. Shea. Distractions are always fun.

That's all for tonight, my tummy still isn't feeling so hot today so I'm off to watch the Red Sox game on the couch!

Off to the Cape!

I'm off to the Cape for the weekend! Hoping to come back with lots of fun pictures and stories to share. Talk to you all Sunday!

Seasons of Change

Last week I took a few shots in the park of the changing leaves on the trees. Today I feel a bit like these leaves as they change with the season. They are bright, bold and beautiful...but some days they are caught at just the moment that the wind picks up and they are brought right down to the ground, where their brilliance is lost.

With all the changes happening in my life right now, I'm reminded that over the past few years I have grown to be a beautiful, strong, independent woman. I do know this, yet some days it still doesn't help me from feeling lonely and sad. Today I was taken by the wind. Maybe tomorrow I'll be back on the tree, or maybe I'll still be thrown around by the wind. Either way, I'll still be proud of the decisions I have made.

Note to Self

Don't watch Law & Order:Special Victims Unit when home by yourself! You know better.

Enough said.

Music Therapy

Why is it that when you're sad, it's sad music that cheers you up?

Personally I hate listening to "happy crap" music when I'm having a bad day...somehow that makes it even worse. Maybe it's easier to feel like the sad music understands you, agrees with you, lets you know that you're doing the right thing and that everything will turn out just fine. Maybe it's that the words mean exactly what you need them to, they are saying exactly what you need to hear. Maybe it's that they allow you those few minutes to clear your head and not actually think at all, but instead get lost in the song. Who knows? Anyway, music is my therapy today and Walk Away by Ben Harper has been played a few times because of these words...

"They say time will make all this go away,
but it's time that has taken my tomorrows and turned them into yesterdays.
And once again that rising sun is droppin' on down
And once again, you my friend, are nowhere to be found.

And it's so hard to do and so easy to say.
But sometimes, sometimes you just have to walk away, walk away and head for the door.
You just walk away - walk away - walk away.
You just walk away, walk on, turn and head for the door."

Walk for a Cause

I'm sorry bloggerland, I am a bad blogger yet again! This week has been a bit tough for me, but I'm confident that everything happens for a reason and I'm staying positive and busy...so it's all good. Last Sunday was the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk and my team raised over $2,500!!! I won't have the overall total until next week I think, but I'll update you all when I get word of our final numbers. These are some of the pictures that I took of the day. Check out how far back the walkers go on that road picture. It is amazing to get to the top of the hill and look behind you to see just how many of us are out there making a difference. I think it was over 4,000 walkers in Concord this year alone. Way to go everyone!

In other news, my ankle is doing much better. I was down to one crutch on Friday (even though I wasn't suppose to be) and I DID make it to the Tori Amos concert with the girls on Thursday. I know it wasn't the smartest choice, but it was certainly worth it...the concert was perfect! Plans for Pumpkinfest ended up falling through yesterday, but I think it was better that I didn't attempt to walk around there. Instead, Laine and I went out to dinner in Manchester. Thanks for keeping me busy last night Laine, you're the best!

Now, off to the laundromat and maybe some crafting with Joanne this afternoon. Later!

My View for 7-10 Days

Wow, this is not exactly what I had planned to be looking at for the week, but there it is...an air cast and crutches! Turns out my ankle didn't really agree with me walking 7 or 8 miles on Sunday. I thought I could walk over to the field for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, since I only live about a mile away. Then I completed the 5 mile walk and walked home. Everything was great. I felt good, happy, proud and my ankle didn't hurt at all. Fast forward two hours later and I can't even stand up!

You see, I have an old ankle injury that flares up from time to time and it decided that it has been far too long since the last visit. Sunday night I was still thinking, no problem...this is what happens: I overexert it, I can't walk for the next 12 hours and then the next morning I'm sore, but able to limp around until it feels better and then back to normal. Well, my ankle decided that I wasn't giving it quite enough attention this time and sent me to the doctor on Monday morning...when I STILL couldn't stand. They think I overdid it and then kept putting pressure on it, so that turned into a sprained ankle and a strained foot. I have to keep it elevated and iced and I'm suppose to stay off from it as much as possible for the next 7-10 days.

Now for the worst part...it's my right ankle and I drive a STANDARD!!! Luckily I only work across town, so I was able to get back to work today. It did hurt much more this afternoon though, not having it iced or elevated all day. I might have to work from home a bit this week, but we'll see. I also have tickets to the Tori Amos concert Thursday night in Boston and now I don't know if I can drive there. I just have to wait and see if it gets better in the next two days. I'm also suppose to go to the Pumpkinfest in Keene on Saturday...all these plans and now limited mobility. I'm so frustrated!!!

Blondes May Have More Fun, But Brunettes are Bringing Sexy Back

Yup, I'm back to being brunette! And boy do I feel pretty sexy...a new hairdo and a manicure seem to do that to me. I'm feeling really great after this week. I've been getting back in touch with so many friends and making plans through the rest of the month. I'm going to be one tired girl, but it will be well worth it to be getting back to the girl that I used to be once again...that happy, spunky, fun girl that everyone wants to be around and invites out because she's so darn fun! I miss that girl and she's been MIA for far too long.

In other news my friend Joanne has done something very bad to me...she has shown me the world of Justin Timberlake and I'm ashamed to admit that now, I too, am a fan. Poor Scott has no chance now sitting between the two of us at work. I bet it's going to be a long week for him.

Blah Day...

So today has been pretty blah. Cold, rainy (not the good kind of rainy, the icky, drizzly kind), hectic at work, stressful, cranky kind of day! I don't like that. I'm getting my hair done tonight, so perhaps that will perk me up. Maybe I'll be back to post pictures later...

Even My Eyelids Were Sweaty!!!

Wow, either I was really tired yesterday afternoon or I was working out WAY too hard. At one point in my cardio class, I actually thought to myself (in my head of course)..."I'm really sweating during this workout, I must be working really hard. Even my eyelids are sweating!" Um, yeah, okay Stace! Maybe your head is sweating and it's just beading down your forehead and resting on your eyelids. Who actually thinks to themselves that eyelids sweat??? I'm weird, I know!

A Daily Adventure Has Begun!

Okay, are you ready for what I've been working on? They are called "dailies." A few of my friends started creating these a while ago and I decided to put my own spin on them. Everyday you take a playing card, from and ordinary deck of cards, and you create ART! It's a fun way to help you bring creativity into your everyday. They are small enough to make quickly (and without too much intimidation), but large enough to capture a thought of the day. I have decided to make my first deck my Daily Gratitudes. I want to capture at least one thing everyday that I am grateful for...no matter how big or small. It's a great way to send positive energy out into the world and to remind me of all that I have to be thankful for in my life. I will try to post them every Sunday night, so I can include the whole week of cards. Hope you like them!

P.S. Sorry for the poor photo quality. I took them after dark, and quickly, so they aren't the best.

Updates

Sorry I haven't been around much again this week...busy, busy, busy. I have plans everyday straight through next Thursday! Anyway, it starts off this weekend with a babysitting adventure. A friend/co-worker is going to his sister's wedding with his wife, so I'll be watching their adorable 2.5 year old until Sunday afternoon. We have some fun things planned, so I'm excited to watch her.

Monday night and Tuesday night will both be filled with craftiness and then Wednesday, I'll be heading to my parent's house for dinner before they leave on vacation for their anniversary, or their "30th Honeymoon" as my dad likes to call it.

As for me...I'm doing really well. The next two weeks are sure to be a bit trying, but I'm really having fun spending time with friends. It's been nice to meet new ones and reconnect with old ones and I'm sure more of the same will continue. It is good to be busy.

And one last thing, speaking of busy, I've been working on a new project to help bring some creative spirit into the everyday...I should be ready to share on Sunday night, so stay tuned!!!

Thirty Years

Wow, it's hard to believe that my parents are getting ready to celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary! I'm proud and happy to say they are two of the happiest and most in love people that I know. It was wonderful to grow up in a household so full of love. My mom and I got together yesterday to make a special gift for her to give to my dad and we had so much fun. My mom has never enjoyed crafts, so I was especially excited when she asked me to help her. Now in doing this, she realized that I wouldn't just let her put photos in a regular album...we had to make a little mini book of their recent adventures in hiking. Here are a few of the pages for your viewing pleasure. Enjoy!