Maggie May, meet Ellie May
Written Tuesday, May 27, 2008 at 1:14 am
The destructive tornados and thunderstorms that hit metro Atlanta on May 20th left behind a trail of physical disaster and fallout. The one thing I did not expect to come from it was a happy, healthy, yet very LOST 7-8 week old Boxador puppy… who ended up being my baby for four and a half days.
Ellie May got her name because she bared the exact same colouring as the bloodhound, Duke, from The Beverly Hillbillies. Because she was a girl, 
I couldn’t exactly name her “Duke”… so I passed on the name of Duke’s best friend… Elly May… though I spell it “Ellie May”… and, boy did it fit my new whipper snapper!!! :-D Nothin’ but bites and kisses and puppy breath galore… she was a huge bundle of energy and sweetness. (Oh yeah, and a hell of a lot of work, too!)
While I really, REALLY wanted to keep her… just looking at her enormous paws told me I absolutely couldn’t. She’s at going to be least 90-100lbs. fully grown. Not to mention, I already have two very sweet NEEDY pups as it is. So, on we were to finding her parents and/or a really loving home. After a couple of days of posting flyers, receiving zero calls and up to my neck in puppy messes… not to mention getting more and more attached to that little poop producer, we just had to find a home for her. My neighbor, Lia, and I, who were her primary caregivers, tried every shelter, rescue group and friend we knew who might be able to take her. Finally, on day five, Lia’s friend found a home for her in Augusta. I just wish I knew who these people were, if they had kids and/or a fenced in backyard. I know things work out the way they’re supposed to, it’s just nice knowing how they work out.
Now, Bubba, Maggie, me, Lia and Lucy have our normality back… Still, I miss that little bitey baby and hope she always knows her Kelley loves her.
See more of my precious foster baby here.
Duck, duck… GOOSE!
Written Thursday, April 24, 2008 at 2:24 am
There are four things I absolutely abhor doing:
- Going to the Bank
- Going to the Post Office
- Going to the Vet
- Going to the Dentist
However, once in a great moon, doing one of these god forsaken tasks becomes worthwhile. On Tuesday, I was stopped at my bank’s drive through (kinda ironic huh?!) to make a deposit of two very meager checks. 
While I’m waiting on the bank teller to process my transaction,
I see something bobbing up and down about 50 yards in front of me. Because I didn’t have my glasses on, I couldn’t quite make out what it was but knew it was an animal of some kind. Once I get my deposit receipt, I drive closer to figure out for sure what kind of animal it is. Low and behold, it’s a flippin’ goose! Ed, as I named him, was on the side of the road pecking at the grass and watching as the cars drive by him. It was absolutely hysterical! I don’t know about you but, I’ve never seen a goose away from a pond or any other body of water.
So, I pull over and take out my handy dandy camera and become quite snap happy. As you can see below, Ed looks like he’s looking both ways before he crosses the street… which brings to mind a moe. song called “Kyle“… but that’s another story… My last picture shows Ed catching a glimpse of me… Ain’t he cute??? :-D
If you’d like to see more pictures of my “Goose Encounter of the Up-Close Kind”, I put them in their own album. You’re welcome, Ed.
Good things just don’t last forever.
Written Thursday, April 17, 2008 at 2:25 pm
After leaving The Standard Club, I began a new job with Consumer Source Interactive on March 7th. I came on as the Online Marketing Designer as a 90-day consultant basis. After interviewing with David Whitehead, Online Marketing Manager, I just knew this was the job for me. Dave is easy going, has a remarkable sense of humour and has a very “hands off” management style - which I can’t successfully work without. So far, I’ve been with the company 40 days and have loved every minute of it. I’ve literally never been more satisfied and content with a position in all my career. I mean, hell, I went to school to do this very thing - and have the student loans to prove it! :-)
However, about 10am this morning, I found out that my new boss is about to become my former boss. Dave has found another job as a marketing manager for a non-profit company in Midtown Atlanta. Not only is the job much closer to his house, he’s mentioned it has something that gives him inspiration and joy… which he’s missed greatly at Consumer Source. To my extreme sadness, April 25th is going to be his last day. All I can hope for is that I can absorb everything Dave can teach me…
Cross your fingers, eyes, legs and well… whatever other appendage you can cross for me!!! :-)
“And, we’re baaa-aaack!”
Written Thursday, April 10, 2008 at 11:07 pm
Dude, I can’t believe it’s really been seven flippin’ months since I last posted a blog. My god, so many things have transpired and changed in my life during that span. Most notably my father died on November 30th, 2007, two days following his landmark 70th birthday. Of course, I went through the gamut in terms of emotional stress but in the end, I was actually able to make my peace with it. Effectively, I flatly decided to put all the horrible history, grudges, and ill-will I felt for him behind me. I actually have a picture of my father next to my bed which I don’t think I’ve ever done; not even as a child.
The other monumental event in November was Jon’s nine hour journey across the pond to celebrate his first Thanksgiving and his 36th birthday with me, the kids and the rest my family. At the time, I was still working for The Standard Club and considered myself very fortunate to take most of the two weeks off from work. Now, I consider myself even more fortunate to not fucking work there anymore! It really was the Wal-Mart of country clubs and lived completely up to it’s sad-but-true nickname of “The Sub-Standard Club”. Anyway, moving on… I was completely nervous having Jon here. The roles had been completely reversed whereas I was hosting him and everything was up to me this go ’round! Anyone who knows me well, knows I don’t do well under social pressure… but fortunately, I didn’t scare him off. :-D … want more? »
Not MICHAEL JOHNS!!??!!
Written Thursday, April 10, 2008 at 5:01 pm
I was in the middle of my “comeback” post… and I just had to stop and write about tonight’s American Idol “results” show. After having to sit through the droves of inane celebrities telling me how I should “give back” (I never took anything!!! Stop telling me to give back damn it!), the end of the show FINALLY gets here and I learn who is kicked off. MICHAEL JOHNS… oh my fucking god! Are you kidding me? Was this a belated, very unfunny April Fool’s joke? Not to mention, Seacrest teased Michael by telling him someone got amnesty last year but not this year. Son-of-a-bitch… pour a little more salt in the wound why don’tcha, Ryan!
Now, I know why I boycotted this show for 6 years…
- I swear this show is rigged.
- The voting process is completely unfair… anyone can have as many phone/text votes as they want. How about changing it to one vote per person… or better yet… ONE VOTE PER IP ADDRESS. Get in the 21st century Idol!!!!
- People in this god-forsakened country are absolutely and completely stupid… not to mention tone deaf!!!! They vote on popularity; not on talent. News flash… it’s a TALENT COMPETITION, not a fashion or personality contest you stupid fucks.
- How incredibly fickle Randy and Simon are.
Typically I really appreciate Simon’s brutal honesty; not to mention, usually agree with him. However, tonight was a majorly different story. No one on earth could have sung “Dream On” by Aerosmith any closer to a “T” than he did. Here’s a tip Simon… take out your earplugs before you hit the judge’s box.
Damn, I’m pissed. Errr.
Home Alone But Not For Long…
Written Tuesday, September 25, 2007 at 1:16 pm
After a mind blowing experience with Jon in England, I’ve returned to the good ole’ USA. When I say mind blowing, what I really mean is life changing!!!
Beginning the day I got there, Jon and I instantly had an incredibly amazing connection. I wasn’t nervous at all; even up to the minute before I met him! The first things I noticed about my sweetheart were his gorgeous, deep blue eyes and of course, his super sexy height! As we walked to the car from Gatwick’s baggage claim, I felt this amazing warmth travel straight through me… like my instincts were thanking me for finally trusting ‘em.
Jet lag really wasn’t a problem for me. I adjusted to the time nearly immediately. Granted, I was beyond tired… but I hung on until around 8pm the day I arrived and pretty much died in bed for 12 hours. This was the one and only night we spent apart. *grin* After that, we instantly yet naturally slipped into our respective boyfriend/girlfriend roles… holding hands, hugging and kissing constantly, ecetera. Everytime I looked into Jon’s eyes, my stomach fluttered and my heart beat faster. … want more? »
Day 3: Oh, right; I ADORE England!
Written Sunday, September 16, 2007 at 6:36 pm
I can’t say enough about the people, the beauty of the land, and most importantly about Jon! So much so, I wish I didn’t have to go home… except of course to get my babies and bring ‘em back! :-) England is one of the loveliest places I’ve ever had the pleasure of visiting. Can’t say I’m as into the food as some might think I would be, but that’ s simply a very minor distraction. Jon’s work mates, his boss, his family, and every one random I’ve come in contact with has been as friendly, contagiously funny, and beyond accomodating. It’s simply the best trip I’ve ever had yet the reasons I just gave you aren’t WHY this is the best. One word can tell you the REAL reason why this trip is the best ever: Jon.
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Houston, we nearly have contact!
Written Wednesday, September 12, 2007 at 3:23 pm
Oh goodness… it’s here! The day I leave to meet the potential love of my life… the man who’s kept me in stitches for four months… the guys who’s singlehandedly renewed my interest in romance and relationships… I’m a little bit longer than a stone’s throw away from him… ok, maybe just a BIT longer. :) *big grin*
Being an international travel novice, I had no idea what it would be like to fly out of the country. Honestly, it’s no different than when I’ve flied domestically. Just check in, check your baggage, and go through security… that’s it! Having been here since a bit after noon, I sit in the terminal… for another 2+ hours until my plane departs. Oh well… better to be safe than sorry! The time that I won’t be as patient is when I get off the plane at Gatwick, SOOOOOOOOOOO ready to see my baby… … want more? »
Sometimes 9/11 is a good date…
Written Tuesday, September 11, 2007 at 12:21 pm
Several years ago, my then husband, Scott, told me how the military counted down until an exciting event happened; they counted the wake ups rather than actual days. For some odd reason, that method stuck in my head and I’ve been using it pretty much ever since. Now, there’s only one wake up until the most exciting event of my life, this far, happens… I leave for England to FINALLY see my Jon! It’s been a long time coming, too. At times, these last four months feel as though they have crawled by… other times (like now!) it feels like we’ve zoomed right through them.
Last Friday night is when it finally hit me… that I… me… Kelley Chambers… will be boarding a Delta flight bound for Gatwick airport in England. Having never been out of the country (minus Mexico… that country simply doesn’t count!) this is the single biggest experience I’ve ever taken on alone. While the actual travel is only a small portion of the experience I’m about to embark, it’s … want more? »
“Dresden Files” dead at age 1.
Written Monday, August 20, 2007 at 12:34 am
It’s official now; the only Harry worth watching now is Potter. Legions of people wrote to SCI-FI and NBC to save the show, including yours truly. It’s not that the show was necessarily unpopular, it’s ratings were as strong as Battlestar Gallatica (which remains on SCI-FI), it simply just couldn’t make the network enough money. Even after considering moving production to Edmonton, Alberta (Canada), the executives finally decided to lower the guillotine on our beloved program; a full month after SCI-FI execs promised to make a decision.
Fortunately through Jon, I’ve discovered new shows on BBC America such as “Dr. Who”, “Coupling”, “Bargain Hunt” and of course, “Absolutely Fabulous!”. It still doesn’t make up for the utter stupidity of the American networks who consistantly shoot themselves in the foot by killing imaginitve, enthralling, and truly high quality programming. Just really makes me loathe corporate America that much more. *shaking head*
Your author lives with her two furry kids, Bubba & Maggie, in a suburb just outside Atlanta, GA. Currently, I work with