My chubby kid got to the top of the rope

My cat Tula is such an inspiration. She has been working at climbing the curtains since she came home with us, and finally she made it to the top!

Then, once she made it up there, she swung around for a few seconds like Tarzan. 

You go girl!

My Valentine's Day 'Enchantment'

Chris and I aren't very into Valentine's Day. I guess you could say we went on a date on Friday, but our date consisted of Mexican food and a visit to Corks Wine Bar because we had absolutely no food in our house and it's against our nature to walk past a wine bar without going in.

But, what I really consider my Valentine's Day treat was last night when Chris started reading Guy Kawaski's new book, Enchantment, to me.

Enchantment is an incredible marketing book. So, maybe marketing books aren't your idea of a wonderful read, but to me, its perfect. I found myself reaching over to doggy-ear a handful of the pages. Chris read for two hours before realizing that I was no longer just "resting my eyes." I can't wait to continue reading this book with him tonight and adapting Guy's advice to our wine brand, Cipher Cellars. 

When was the last time someone read aloud to you? It is extremely cool.

The taxes of a poor entrepreneur with student loans and stock options

Tonight Chris and I buckled down and did our taxes. After reading all the instructions and filling out all the schedules and forms that go with cashing out stock options, startup business losses and student loans, I sincerely hope that you'll vote for our business plan in this contest, so that next year we can afford to pay somebody to do them for us!

I can't believe that I was an accounting major for a year. I'm horrible at following directions (shhh... don't tell the IRS). 

I've Got a Plan! Please Vote for It, So I Can Launch it!

I recently wrote a 400 character plan and entered it into the Dockers "Wear the Pants Project" for my chance to win 100k and launch my business.

Here is my entry:

At 24, I’m the youngest person in Oregon with a winery license. I’ve poured my meager savings and energy into my wine brand, Cipher Cellars, and am awaiting my 1st release of 100 cases this summer. With this money, I’d not only like to increase production and marketing, but I’d launch Southern Oregon as the next BIG wine region. Raise a glass to no longer making wine paycheck to paycheck! 

Please vote DAILY here: http://apps.facebook.com/dockerswearthepants/entries/7671

Piggyback Rides for Crazy Cats

Yes, this is my boyfriend giving our cat a piggyback ride :) 

Is it time yet to rename this blog Crazy Cat Lovers? 

On a cuteness scale of 1-10, these are a 10.

This little girl's mother is a computer specialist from Helsinki, Finland. While her daughter is sound asleep, she creates a the most imaginative photographs from items around her house. PRECIOUS!

This one is my favorite.