Everyone else is doing it...

…so why can’t I?!?

Okay so I have been noticing a lot of blogs being put up from people who blog on occasion and that made me realize that I really need to get on the ball and do so life fill in. First off I have spent a couple of weeks in a row now trying to do bodily harm, thank good I really haven’t managed to off myself. First came falling in the shower, leaving a very very lovely bruise, and then the near apartment up in flames, thank God I got to it in time but it left a 2^nd/3^rd degree burn on my hand.. This pic is actually taken about a week after the accident.. lovely ehh?!?

I was looking through my photos to see what I haven’t shared from the “night out” events, but strangely enough I don’t have any, could be the fact that it has been warmer out and I haven’t been carrying a coat to keep my camera in it. I have been traveling light these days when I go out especially since I walk to “downtown”. But here are some pics from around.. Me and my buddy Guinness at Lime Kiln enjoying a day of whale watching and kayak watching, his owner was working out on the water that day.

And another fun thing Onyx decided my laundry was a fun place to crash the other day..

I wish I had a better picture of this, but in the middle tree at the top is a great blue heron that flies over my head every morning when I leave my apartment.

Animal wise, or course there are photos to share.

First off as hasn’t been seen and to get the brutality out of the way… Me being the deer butcher. Don’t worry we don’t take in the animals in order to feed them to others, but sometimes we get the “I hit a deer and it is dead, can you use the meat?” calls.

It is baby season and this year I get the pleasure of working with some unique babies. Harbor seals is a big one.. here is our first baby of they year Ebb Tide. He came in mid-june from the outer coast and right now we are prepping for his release, or course that mean getting someone to fly him back to the outer coast for release, different genetic population than what we have in the sound.

Then

NOW

We have also had in a few differing mergansers, a hooded and one that we can’t tell if it is a red-breasted or common.

Another fun addition to our animal group is another mutated/genetic anomialy/ or some kinda defincency .

I have posted pics of the chipmunks when they were babies. Here is a pic pre-release from them mid-july.

My question is to you, have you ever seen a baby gull, you think they are just as “ugly” as the adults?? Well they actually look like little leopard birds!!

Of course we have had a barn owl, great horned owl, and a fledgling bald eagle in.

I will leave you with more seal pics.. they are all grown up!!

Wow that took to long to do, maybe I will start doing them on a regular basis again to avoid the time it takes!

okay kids get ready for some high flyin action!!!

Alright well we all know that I have been the biggest slacker in the world when it has come to keeping up on this blogging type thing. I use to be ubber good at it but the lack of internet and energy has really brought me down.

So I thought I would just do a fun little update for you. As you have all seen from some of my new profile pics I have been having a good time on weekends at the bars, the camera hasn't come out the last few times so no pictures incredibly new, but I can share some other photos.

Lets start with some manimal pictures!!! Here are some of the critters we have been caring for or are still caring for:

This is our tail-less merlin.. he came to us for some longterm housing while his tail grew back; the good news- he was sent back to be released this morning.

This is the killdeer we got in at the end of April.

And this is him pre-release. I sent him back out into the wild on Thursday. it was a gorgeous sight! :)

This is our Piebald (or Scewbald if you prefer) fawn, she came from Orcas island where this genetic anomoly happens, she doesn't show any other signs of the disorders that tend to go with this only, coloring.

This one of our lovely little grey squirrels from Lopez. he is quite an active little critter!

Alvin, Simon, Theodore, and ?? we got in 5 tiny chipmunks Thursday. one passed away over night, but these guys are uber soft and very small (like the size of my thumb)

here we have our odd couple. a Hooded Merganser and a Cali Quail. they both came in late in the day on Thursday. the Mergie is only 26 g and the Quail a mere 6 grams. They are awfully cute together.

Here the Merganser joins a mallard for a swim in the sink. Everyone loves bath time!

Okay so enough with the animals, I have been spending my weekends doing some hiking and just kickin it around this islands. So I will share some of those photos with you too.

Sunset from my the back deck of my friend's house.

One of the fox kits that plays along side of the road on the way to Lime Kiln. FYI I was sent to rescue one of them the other night that someone thought was "injured" I couldn't catch him for the life of me. But we did get in one of them who was hit by a car and died in care b/c of internal injures.

the view from a top of Mt. Constitution on Orcas Island.

One of the many beautiful waterfalls on Orcas Island.

Now time for somewhere that I loved. the mausoleum, I took loads of pictures but will just share a few.

Ready for the sacrifice? I think she is the only one who would be pure enough for it!

Michael and 2 of his 3 muttles wonder around.

Okay thanks all for bearing with me. I hope to get more to you soon and what not.. :)

Island Life

Well, I know it has been awhile and I am sure I have more to say than I can remember but I thought I would spend some time and words to tell you about the lastest happenings in my new happy home!
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Sorry for the pause, I had to go back and reread the last things that I posted a blog about from the Hollow and Fri Harb, looks to be around St. Patty’s day. Wow, I have been slacking. So, where to begin, how about with my move.

So I found me a place to live in Friday Harbor not to the mega center of town lol, walking distance I should say. It is a nice little apartment, I really love it and have had some fun with getting it all set up with stuff and decorating. Onyx loves to roam around that is for sure.
Pretty bare in this photo, but it is getting more and more stuff in it all the time.

Okay, now onto Hollow Happenings.
We have had many animals come and go: currently in our care we have a Cali Sea Lion, a Raven, 2 house finches (one adult - one nestling), a Canadian Goose, and a hatchling killdeer.
All the birds have normal rehab stories, hit window, caught by cat, abandoned… yadda yadda. The real story I am sure you are interested in is the Sea Lion. Well she is a beauty, named Virga, she is very active and quite interested in us. Her history of her coming to us is most likely Domoic Acid Toxicity. You can read more from our marine mammal Dr. Joe Gaydos’ press release. We are working on getting blood from her this week and also getting a release criteria set up for her release (probably down south).

Alright, moving on to the ubber fun stuff, there has been many of fun nights in Friday Harbor. Ranging from Herb’s Karaoke nights, Peppermill Martinis, and the Jager promotion (yeah!!).

Loads of fun pictures, and I kept them limited to not drag this out. I really don’t know how to explain everything besides being one kick ass time. I have really enjoyed myself on the Island since I moved there, I haven’t been that happy in years.

I thought what the hell.

The rules:
Copy the whole list into your blog.
Bold the things that are true about you.
Add something that is true about you.
Optional: Add a comment after answer in italics

Survey Meme

I miss somebody right now.
I don’t watch much TV these days. but I have found that you can watch alot of shows online
I love olives
I own lots of books.
I wear glasses or contact lenses.
I love to play video games.
I’ve tried marijuana.
I’ve watched porn movies.
I have been in a threesome.
I have been the psycho-ex in a past relationship.
I believe honesty is usually the best policy.
I curse sometimes. all the time
I have changed a lot mentally over the last year.
I have a hobby.
I carry my knife/razor everywhere with me.
I’m TOTALLY smart.
I’ve never broken someone’s bones. but someone has broken their finger at my house
I have a secret that I am ashamed to reveal.
I hate the rain.
I’m paranoid at times.
I would get plastic surgery if it were 100% safe, free of cost, and scar-free.
I need money right now.
I love sushi.
I talk really, really fast.
I have fresh breath in the morning.
I have long hair.
I have lost money in Las Vegas. never been
I have at least one brother and/or one sister.
I was born in a country outside of the U.S.
I shave my legs (females) or face (males) on a regular basis.
I have a twin (or a triplet, or somesuch).
I have worn fake hair/fingernails/eyelashes in the past. love my fake nails
I couldn’t survive without Caller I.D.
I like the way that I look.
I have lied to a good friend in the last 6 months.
I know how to cornrow.
I am usually pessimistic.
I have a lot of mood swings. I'm a feeler, what can I say?
I think prostitution should be legalized.
I think Britney Spears is pretty.
Slept with a Suitemate.
I have a hidden talent.
I’m always hyper no matter how much sugar I have.
I have a lot of friends.
I am currently single.
I have pecked someone of the same sex. aww I would say more than pecked
I enjoy talking on the phone.
I practically live in sweatpants or PJ pants.
I love to shop.
I would rather shop than eat.
I would classify myself as ghetto.
I’m bourgie and have worn a sweater tied around my shoulders.
I’m obsessed with my Xanga or Livejournal.
I don’t hate anyone. I dislike them.
I’m a pretty good dancer.
I don’t think Mike Tyson raped Desiree Washington.
I’m completely embarrassed to be seen with my mother.
I have a cell phone.
I believe in God. If by God, you are meaning a higher power/supreme being, then yes.
I watch MTV on a daily basis.
I have passed out drunk in the past 6 months. maybe even in the past 6 days
I love drama. hate it it pisses me off
I have never been in a real relationship before.
I’ve rejected someone before. just tonight I snuck out of the bar while the guy went to play pool :)
I currently have a crush/like someone.
I have no idea what I want to do for the rest of my life.
I want to have children in the future.
I have changed a diaper before.
I’ve called the cops on a friend before.
I bite my nails.
I am a member of the Tom Green fan club.
I’m not allergic to anything.
I have a lot to learn.
I have been with someone at least 10 years older or younger.
I plan on seeing Ice Cube’s newest “Friday” movie.
I am shy around the opposite sex.
I’m online 24/7, even as an away message.
I have at least 5 away messages saved.
I have tried alcohol or drugs before.
I have made a move on a friend’s significant other or crush in the past. NEVER.. AND NEVER WILL
I own the “South Park” movie.
I have avoided assignments at work school to be on Xanga or Livejournal.
When I was a kid I played “the birds and the bees” with a neighbor or chum.
I enjoy some country music.
I would die for my best friends.
I think that Pizza Hut has the best pizza. I'm bias I use to work there
I watch soap operas whenever I can.
I’m obsessive, anal retentive, and often a perfectionist.
I have used my sexuality to advance my career.
I love Michael Jackson, scandals and all.
I know all the words to Slick Rick’s “Children’s Story”.
Halloween is awesome because you get free candy. Halloween is just awesome. Period.
I watch Spongebob Squarepants and I like it.
I have dated a close friend’s ex.
I like surveys/memes. I have an addictive personality for these things
I am happy at this moment.
I’m obsessed with guys.
I am bisexual.
Democrat.
Conservative Republican. how can I be both?? well that is hard to answer.. some areas of my life require a conservative approach while others need a little rocking.. you figure out where!
I am punk rockish.
I am preppy. again how can you be both??? oh you know
I go for older guys/girls, not younger.
I study for tests most of the time.
I tie my shoelaces differently from anyone I’ve ever met.
I can work on a car.
I love my job.
I am comfortable with who I am right now.
I have more than just my ears pierced.
I walk barefoot wherever I can. I love being barefoot!
I have jumped off a bridge.
I love sea turtles.
I spend ridiculous amounts of money on makeup.
I believe in prophetic dreams.
I plan on achieving a major goal/dream.
I am proficient on a musical instrument.
I worked at McDonald’s restaurant.
I hate office jobs.
I love sci-fi movies.
I’ve never been in love.
I think water rules.
I am going to college out of state. well I did and I just stuck around
I am adopted.
I like sausage. one of my favorite sayings from my Texas time.. I'll smoke your sausage if you splunk my cave
I am a pyro. there is a reason I carry lighters... I use to set so many things a blaze
I love the Red Sox.
I have thrown up from crying too much. not that far in the distant past
I have been intentionally hurt by people that I loved. goes with the statement above
I love kisses.
I fall for the worst people and have been hurt every time. again goes with the 2 above
I adore bright colors.
I love Dear Abby.
I can’t live without black eyeliner.
I think school is awesome.
I think pigtails serve a purpose.
I don’t know why the hell I just did this stupid thing.
I usually like covers better than originals.
I don’t like multi-textured ice cream. they do some crazy stuff in Hawaii
I think John Cusack is adorable.
I f**king hate chain theme restaurants like Applebees and TGIFridays.
I watch Food Network way too much.
I love coaching youth sports.
I can pick up things with my toes.
I can’t whistle.
I can move my tongue in waves, much like a snakes’ slither.
I have ridden/owned a horse. I use to bareback with my 3 yr old cousin riding with me
I still have every journal I’ve ever written in.
I can’t stick to a diet.
I talk in my sleep. I do other things as well in my sleep
I’ve often thought that I was born in the wrong century. why can't men just appreciate fleshy women like they did years ago??

St. Patty's Day + Friday Harbor = bad news when you still have to work in the AM's

Once agian I have another photo blog.. I went and tried to post it and then remembered.. I can't use that storage site if I want to use blogspot.. well anyway, you will once again have to visit one of 2 sites or both if you want to read it all again... blah blah blah.. yadda yadda yadda, kinda thing. Anyway here goes.

Title is as it appears here:

myspace blog

or

yahoo blog

Exploring the Island, Again

Okay my blogger folk.. I have to direct you to another place where my blog is posted as I have used a photo storage site that makes the photos way to big for blogger, and I don't feel like going and changing all the stuff. So check out my blog on either one of these sites:

myspace 'Exploring the Island, Again'

or

yahoo 'Exploring the Island, Again'

Feel free to comment here, or on one of the other sites: Myspace if you got it, I think Yahoo lets anyone, but I don't know. I only do it b/c it is there.

Life thus far

Okay my blogger folk.. I have to direct you to another place where my blog is posted as I have used a photo storage site that makes the photos way to big for blogger, and I don't feel like going and changing all the stuff. So check out my blog on either one of these sites:

myspace 'life thus far'

or

yahoo 'life thus far

The first few days

Well here I am, living another island life. Don’t get uber jealous b/c this is a cold weather island. That is I am back up on San Juan Island. Not in another college program or an internship this time with a real actual paying job.

I am employed in a wildlife rehabilitation non-profit called Wolf Hollow. It has been a fun first few days getting orientated. Day one consisted of learning the layout and the current animal population. And we even had a few animal intakes, 3 to be exact. One was a Fox Sparrow that another staff member brought in b/c it was beside the road flopping around and couldn’t really fly except in circles. By the time he/she got here the sparrow was alert and flying around just fine so the staff manager took him home for release. The other 2 were Snow Geese from “mainland”. These guys had been attacked by a bald eagle and had done some damage, but didn’t stick around to make them dinner. Unfortunately we had to euthanize one, b/c it had been bitten right through the wing tendon meaning it would never be able to fly again and quality of life was just not well. The other one had a huge laceration down its left wing and a puncture behind its right wing. The avian vet that lives across the street came over and took a look and agreed it will be okay, so we spent a few hours stitching up his wounds and got him set up in a cage.

Today was a bit more uneventful, except the rain. The day was spent feeding and cleaning. We moved a Barred owl into the Heron flight cage and placed some live mice in a tub to see if he was able to catch pray on his own. He was doing well other than that so we will see if he is ready for release soon. I got to go out and feed the Cooper’s hawks that are doing quite well. And I also helped change, clean, and feed the feeder mice we have.

The only downsides right now… I live on site and it is in a “hollow” imagine that by the name, so my cell service is non-existent. Plus the internet in the housing was sending all the rest of the tubes into a frenzy, so I have to use the office for all my computer stuff at night. I miss having internet at my ready disposal to do with however I want it. It is also dreadfully quiet here and kinda sucks to be out here by myself. I feel the need to run into town every night just for human interaction, but end up ditching that idea b/c I don’t want to drive the few miles to town, like 4, and spend money. I already feel like I was getting some strange looks the other day in the grocery store b/c they don’t know who I am and they wonder who this new girl is in their community that is obviously buying more food than just someone who is here for the weekend in their sleepy little town.

Tomorrow will be another learning day of just some small stuff that we need to take care of logistically, and then Wednesday we will be taking one of the Cooper’s hawks in to the vet to have pins removed from his wing, I couldn’t tell you what bones they are in b/c it was an injury that predates me being here.

Not much else to add, I will have to take some pictures and post some pics from my last days at home, plus piano bar stuff when I get the chance. Until then… rock out with your socks out.

dueling worlds

I just wanted to make a quick post from the excitement that was GNO, for those not in the know, Girl's Night Out. It was very fun and I had a blast. This video is a complimentary piece to a video you will find at my friend Richelle's blog Only difference is angles, and timing of the yummy boyz singing Mad World-Tears for Fears at the piano bar. Okay so the yummy boy wasn't actually on the baby grand at that time. But you do whatcha do.



I had as already stated an excellent time. The only downside, the massive tequila headache I got when I tried to go to sleep, but I had an equally strong rival of the headache mass quantities of Advil :)

I will post more when I am not as uber busy with packing for my move tomorrow, hell I shouldn't even be taking this time out. I hope you all are having as great day as I did last night and today isn't being to shabby either :D

It feels like a divorce

I know what you’re thinking… What are you talking about Icy; you are in no way in ANY kind of a relationship! Well, that may be where I debate with you just a bit. I am sure I am going to get some ewww gross’s out of what I am going to say, but you who do, are just perverts. I am talking about the family relationship I have with my brother. In just one week I am going to be packing up a good portion of my belongings, and moving AGAIN.

The difference this time? Well, this time it is more permanent. Not that I don’t enjoy living with my brother b/c I do. I am going to miss this house incredibly and all of our shared items. That is where the divorce part fits in. To begin with, I will be moving to housing that my new employer is able to offer me for a few months, that is I have to be out before the interns start to roll in. So that means that I can’t just take everything with me right away and have the whole process be done with. It will feel like all my other excursions lately where I take my clothes and my entertain stuff to keep myself occupied, funny b/c I am moving back to a place that I have already lived. I am not moving incredibly far away from my Seattle surroundings, so I can always come back and pick up more stuff and do a gradual move, just needing to make one big trip for my, dismal amount of furniture. :(

I have been trying to minimize the time I would need to request off of work to move, so I have been sorting stuff and throwing out clutter, one think I like about moving, reducing my “stuff”. But it was sad today when I was working in the kitchen, b/c so much of the kitchen tools have been acquired after we moved here. I know mostly the stuff I brought with and definitely what was his. I am having a hard time with dividing out what stuff has accumulated. I am being as fair as possible and actually giving him some of my most prized kitchen ware. I.e... my glass cake pan. Everything basically went one for you, one for me. I now have the cabinets and cupboards divided with my wares in certain areas. Funny thing is after I collect my stuff, I don’t see my brother going and spreading his stuff out more to fill up the half that will now be empty. Lol

Another area that may be difficult to go through will be the media collection. We have a huge movie library. I know a few titles that I own outright. But again, I did all the purchasing of the movies, but was reimbursed for a good part of the purchase. I think we may bicker over a few titles. We may have to look at it as “long term” borrowing and I can bring them back when I make visits back home.

Last but not least, the cats…. Sigh this is a tough one for me. I will have to leave my Onyx at home while I am staying in company housing. And it will be they first time I have been away from her since the day she was dropped off WRR. But, I WILL find cat friendly housing. Fallobur on the other hand, well he is as much my cat as Onyx is, but he has a much stronger bond with my brother, and I can’t leave my brother without any company. I didn’t think I would get so emotional about him, b/c he has stayed with my brother before when I went on my many adventures. But, right now I feel like crying. It could be the combination of the unknown. This will be the first time I am “on my own” I have always had roomies, so this will be strange. I look forward to this adventure, but at the same time I feel like a chapter is coming to an end. It was long chapter, but it was a very good chapter over all. The sad part, it ends with something that feels like a divorce.