I've been watching "The Dog Whisperer" on the National Geographic Channel lately. I've been so amazed at how well the dogs behave after having spent time with Ceaser Millan (host of the show).

As a result, I've tried applying some of the techniques that he uses on Cheinie (my mixed poodle) and while I've just started, I've noticed a little change. She's become much less ferocious and more willing to listen to me.

I'm excited to see what will come as a result of a couple of weeks of training!

Happy Fathers' Day!

The close of Fathers' Day allows me the opportunity to say I love you to my wonderful dad, Dexter.



The past 22 years has allowed me to witness much about my father. Most influential to me are his many "sayings" that he has imparted to those who know him the best. Because I love them so much, I thought I might share his quotes to my readers. So, here are . . .

Tania's Top 10 Favorite Dad Sayings:

10. "Young lady!"
9. "Cover your mouth."
8. "That's kinda cute."
7. "Come here. I'm just gonna show you something."
6. "I was just about to get emotional."
5. "Your mother put me to work."
4. "I'm just window shopping."
3. "Girl! You're worse than your mother!"
2. "Two Wrongs Don't Make a Right."
1. "That dog is in trouble with me."

Happy Fathers' Day!

It's a beautiful Sunday morning. The sun is shining brightly, the air is crisp, and the mountains almost look like purple mountains majesty.

I'm currently sitting in my kitchen and looking out toward our patio. Past the number of houses in our neighborhood exist glorious mountains.

I am in awe at how peaceful it is as birds fly by and the sun is beginning to brighten up every dark corner of my back yard.

How hard is it going to be to alleviate the unrest that overcomes me? Will I forget the peace that I'm experiencing now when I'm going about the day? I'm keeping my fingers crossed that I don't.

I'm excited yet at the same time terrified about the rest of this day.

Well,

Looks like I've got an interview this week with the Seoul Metropolitan English Office. I'm very excited. The position they have open sounds like one that I could really love. Fingers crossed!

Korea here I come!

While graduated life, for me, has not posed very frightening, there have been a number of choices that I have had to make and will continue to make.



The biggest choice thus far . . . the job.

I've decided to give myself a deadline. Noon. That's it. This is when I will tell my last boss that I'm either making the stupidest decision of my life or the greatest.
I was recently offered a job in Congressman Weldon's office. A month and a half ago I would have immediately jumped at the offer. Why am I not taking it? I know . . . an offer to work in the United States House of Representatives and I'M TURNING IT DOWN! My rage at myself continues to consume me!

Ugh.

Even though I have the utmost contempt for my decision right now, I try to console myself with the hope that going to Korea will be good for me. And, it really is. It isn't that I don't want to go to Korea - I really do. But I wish I could do both at the same time.

I've made a chart:

Korea-----------------------------------Washington
(+) Housing paid for . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(-) Housing necessary
(+) Airfare paid for . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(-) Airfare unpaid
(-) I can't speak the language
(-) Teaching English has nothing
to do with future career . . . . . . . . . . .(+) Somewhat related to career
(+) Learning the language will
advance career . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(-) What about Korean?
(-) Friends, what friends?. . . . . . . . . . (+) Wonderful friends
(+) Able to pay off loans . . . . . . . . . . . (-) Floundering in debt is not fun.

Oh! Yes, I have graduated.

The Wonderful Fleming Family



Tiffany, me and Kassi


The Poli-Sci Girls! Woo Woo!

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