Minnie Me: 2006

Saturday, December 30, 2006

Things I Learned (That I Didn't Want to Know) Chapter 3

1. The grates covering the holes in the floor are there for a reason.

2. Falling in a huge hole in the floor freakin' hurts.

3. "Medium" can mean anything.

4. Ulcer medicine is very expensive.

5. There are an amazing amount of thieves during Christmas.

6. Christmas thieves aren't very smart. (I.E. carrying dope in their pockets while stealing)

7. Dope-carrying Christmas thieves will punch an employee with the hopes of getting away.

8. Employees are tougher than dope-carrying Christmas thieves. :)

9. Jellyfish never rest.

10. Zaxby's has the nastiest chicken sandwich ever. Eww.

11. Some people can whine for days. (Get over it, already!)

12. My friends do not like to take pictures of themselves. Pfft!

13. Working 9 days in a row makes me very tired.

Sunday, December 24, 2006

Merry Christmas

Saturday, December 23, 2006

Bummer

After many weeks of feeling crappy, I finally went to the doctor. The pain finally got to me. The barfing wasn't the best either. After $128.00 worth of doctor's time - that's about four minutes if you haven't been in awhile - the diagnosis is in. I have an ulcer. Just what I wanted for Christmas. Poop. I have begun treatment and hopefully it will go away. If not, I am in for bunches of blood tests. I think, no. Wish me luck.

This guy clearly has an ulcer. That's about how I feel.

Tuesday, December 12, 2006

Drumroll, please!

An Octopus

I have seen several of these while snorkeling.
It never ceases to amaze me. They are very
cool creatures.

Variety of Underwater Creatures

An Arrow Crab

A bunch of baby Tilefish hanging by a rope
with floating balls. The balls and rope are growing
algae so there are a lot of different animals living
on them now. This is one of many with Tilefish.
There must have been thousands along a stretch of
rope about 100 feet long.

A Flounder posing on a rock

Moon Jellyfish

A fine example of how to get stung by a jelly. I
don't recommend being this close. There are
also a couple of damsels to the right of the jelly.

A Moon Jellyfish

A Moon Jelly

Jellyfish

Moon Jellyfish

A GREAT picture of a Moon Jellyfish

A Moon Jellyfish

Monday, December 11, 2006

More Underwater

Undoubtedly one of the most bad-tempered
fish in the ocean. Sergeant Major Damsels

A large school of large fish. I can't remember
what they are called. (I hate that)

You tell me. i have no idea what it is.

Underwater Pictures

Pair o' Spotted Nudibranchs

A freakin' huge Stone Crab

bunch of Black Spined Urchins

pair of Spotted Nudibranchs and a Wrasse

Gobs of stuff here...Doctorfish, Pinfish, Damsels,
Yellow Surgeonfish, and Grouper.

Underwater Pictures...Mostly

Murex Snail

Spotted Nudibranch's top view

School of Mystery Fish

Possibly the best ocean picture I have ever taken

Spotted Nudibranch side view

Saturday, December 09, 2006

What I Want for Christmas

I want all those pictures you people promise me but I never receive. If you
haven't promised, I still want one.

Sierra/Amanda - I have been waiting for a very long time.
Kim - Face it...you're gonna have to pose. (and smile)
J - well, you know, don't you?
Stacey - you're off the hook, I get lots from you.
Leisa - yes, you too.
Robert and Laurie - smile and send one.

Everyone do it!

Saturday, December 02, 2006

A Bunch of Sand Anemones

A Nifty Cloud

White Plant (underwater)

Same White plant on different rock with red algae.
The white plant looks a lot like caulerpa.

You Guessed It...More Stuff

Sunray Venus Clam - Isn't it beautiful?

Sunray Venus Clam

Sand Clam

Pin Shell - It's alive. See the meat just right of
my thumb?

More Stuff

Conch

Featherduster Worm

A Pumpkin. Not something one usually sees washed
up on the beach. However, that is where I found it.

Worm Houses

Remember those yellow worms that were writhing
around in the sand? Well, I think they're planning
something sinister. lol. Look at all these worm mounds.