deanna time

the facts of one sweet European roadtrip. GOOD: A few years ago I made a list of the top 5 places I wanted to visit. The list included Texas...

Two things I HATE: colored toilet paper and crocs. It's just wrong wrong wrong to be using paper with dye on it. I don't care if it ...

Two nights ago, I decided to catch the Olympic spirit so I turned on the television and caught a good amount of synchronized diving. It'...

The family decided I needed a birthday meal I'd never forget. Snail and pheasant Czech 2008.

I got 7 proposals the first day on my search for the man who would save my pocket $500 (see 08/01/08 post). Not bad. Not bad at all. This bo...

When I stand in line at a store, I like to give the person in front of me some personal space. I don't need to see what they buy and don...

It's almost here. 08/08/08. And my brother will soon be 500 bones richer. You see, he made a bet several years earlier that I wouldn...

I know we grow up learning about the danger of talking to strangers, but I think I would have missed out on some of my favorite people/insig...

I taught William what pig tails are today with my hair in braids. And he pulled them. Typical boy.

I'll change this in a bit, but here's my lazy version of posting photos. Click the link. xoxoxo http://www.facebook.com/album.php?ai...

I walk by this cathedral at least once a week and finally went inside the other day. It had a beautiful pulpit, richly colored stained glass...

I had the afternoon off so I tried to be the best American I could being it was July 4 and Independence Day. So I stopped by the local Ameri...

Max's Father: Dangit, Max! Get serious, for once! What are you going to DO with your life? Max: Why is it always what will I DO? ...

William is amazing at picking up the English language and speaking. So, besides teaching him to always say 'please' and 'thank...

I've been watching a few childrens' shows lately (some over and over and over again). I can tolerate most, but if there is one that ...

If someone gave me a wad of cash and told me I HAD to spend it today or else I'd lose it (and I couldn't invest, save, or give it aw...

Two weeks in Lignano and I was in heaven. Now I'll share with you what Italy IS to me: For those that like more details: Grandma &...

Within the last month, I have had a woman in a wheelchair tell me I have nice legs and a homeless man who probably hasn't seen a dentist...

Forget about that guy who ate Subway sandwiches to get healthy...follow the European nanny program instead. First, I get about 1,742 pushes ...

Ivana's cousin Michal volunteered to take me to Prague. Goodgosh it was gorgeous. The city is so old...and a little smelly. Highlights...

Everyone, I repeat, EVERYONE here is crazy about water. No matter where you go if it's to the park, down the street, in the car, etc., y...

One week down in Czech and I want to list a few of my favorite things about the city I'm staying in; it's called Plzen (Pilsen for m...

For years, my mother tried to get me to make my bed. I hated it because I had so many blankets and sheets and it was just a hassle. My argue...

...wasn't this man, but something from this man. I couldn't handle it any longer. I am a photoholic. I went to the city center and w...

Thursday night was deanna's last night in town and time for one last hoorah with a few people who stopped by. Jenny and I shared a kebab...

Email with job offer: Thursday Phone call to chat about job: Saturday Phone call about getting a ticket to fly out: Sunday Ticket purchased ...

My friend Jonny Balagna phoned me up this week and asked if I wanted to go hiking...in Moab at Arches National Park. I remember this being ...

I got this link in an email today. It is supposedly the 5 top things a guy loves to hear on a date. I don't buy it. (click top 5 things...

I feel like I've been writing both thoughtful and thought provoking blogs lately and I kinda feel too serious. So it's time for some...

I have to give my 14 year old niece props for sharing this quote with me today. She's wise beyond her years...or at least got lucky on t...

There are a few things that come to mind that scare me in this world. 1. SPIDERS How can something so little be so horrifying and have such ...

I can't get enough Pop Art right now...or anything similar to it.