Haven't been so good at getting back to blogging. Saw this though and wanted to share mine.
GETTING TO KNOW THE FOODIE QUIZ
Metal or non-stick? Non-stick lately, it's easier on my eggs.
Cast iron or stainless? Have both, love my great-gram's cast iron the mostest.
Cutting board: silicone or wood? Wood, I know I should use silicone but I sanitize the wood thoroughly.
Knife: Stainless or carbon steel? Stainless, I believe that's what all of mine are
Kitchenaid or hand mixer? LOVE my green apple Kitchenaid!
Cooktop: gas, electric, induction? Gas, all the way. Have electric now but it's because I'm in an apartment.
Side-by-side, freezer on top, fridge on top? When I get to buy one I think it'll be an old school fridge on bottom. Side by side isn't wide enough and freezer on bottom always seems small.
Apron or whoops? I have a few aprons but it's normally whoopsie for me.
Parchment or Silpat? Parchment. I haven't bought Silpat because it's just too expensive.
Mashed potatoes: by hand, ricer, or mixer? Oh, by hand. I like 'em lumpy. When Hubs makes them he uses the mixer.
Sandwich or wrap? That's hard because I'm a cold cut lovin fool. Sandwich. Final answer.
PB & _________ ? Anything? Everything? I'm an equal opportunity PB eater. Except for on celery.
Pancakes: syrup or applesauce? Applesauce?!?!?! What the??? Mmm, syrup and it's gotta be Griffin's.
Cake: scratch or mix? Ehh, both. Mix for conveinence, scratch for yumminess.
Chili: beans or no? If it's going on a hot dog - no beans. Otherwise I don't really care.
Napkin: cloth or paper? Oh, I'll keep it real. We use paper all the time.
BBQ: takes the whole weekend to make or take out? Currently, take out. We can't grill at the apartment unless we go to the pool. I did make ribs in the oven last week that were damn tasty.
Chicken: white or dark? Give me the whole damn thang.
Ice cream: cone or dish? Dish, on a hot brownie please.
5.26.2009
4.08.2009
Remember me?
After a loooooong hiatus, I have decided to bring my blog back...
It's been SIX months.
So, the short version of what we've been up to:
I'll get some pictures up from the wedding. We don't have a whole lot of them just yet but we're still working on that. I promise to start posting more!
It's been SIX months.
So, the short version of what we've been up to:
- Got married on October 25th, 2008. It was the most magical, wonderful day of our lives. It went perfectly, except for one music misqueue. I'll put some pictures up soon.
- Went to Isla Mujeres, Mexico for a weeklong honeymoon. Loved the island, the people, our hotel, the food, drinks, and the rest. It was perfection!
- Got home from said honeymoon and lost my job. Welcome to married life.
- Had a slight mental breakdown.
- Got over it.
- Had wonderful holidays as newlyweds. They went smoothly considering our 4+ sides.
- I have spent the past few months being a wife and enjoying it. Since I've been at home and Hubs works at home, we've been able to spend some really great time together. He is totally spoiled but that's my job right now and I wouldn't have it any other way.
- I'm currently tryng to figure out what I'm going to do. Can't decide between an office job or waiting tables and going back to school.
I'll get some pictures up from the wedding. We don't have a whole lot of them just yet but we're still working on that. I promise to start posting more!
10.01.2008
take a peek
Look - at that little counter thing over there... Yes, the one that says TWENTY FOUR DAYS until Todd and Tara get married.
Did you get chest flitters then too? It kind of feels like a heart attack but I'm sure it's just anxiety.
Good golly, it's been so crazy. Reply cards are coming in by the half dozen a day. I've got vendor meetings, engagement sessions, crafts to finish, favors to stuff, 7 lbs to lose, and about 104 other things to do. I hate my to do list right now and they normally make me feel better but not the big one. I have to come up with $2600 in the next 23 days and I'm just really sick over it. Did you know that I'm throwing a very nice wedding for 200 people on an $8000 budget? Yeah, I know - impressive right? Catering, venue, music, alcohol, DJ, and rentals - all done on 8k. I'm proud, especially when I see those stupid shows on WE network and the girls are all "I don't know if I can throw my dream wedding for 50k".
Makes me wanna barf.
So, anyhow... Today is the first day of October, which means I can officially put out my pumpkin flavored candles and make stuff using pumpkin. I was going to share this super simple recipe I found on allrecipes.com that I'm taking to poker tonight since I don't have a lot of time to write exactly ALL of the stuff that's going on right now.
I took a mental health day yesterday. haha It just sounds funny.
Here's the recipe - I'll be back to write more in a couple of days.
PUMPKIN FLUFF DIP
1 - 16 oz. container of frozen whipped topping (I'm using sugar free Cool-Whip)
1 - 5 oz. package instant vanilla pudding (sugar free again)
1 -15 oz. can solid pack pumpkin (not pie filling, actual pumpkin)
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
Mix the pudding, pumpkin, and pumpkin spice together in a large bow. Fold in the Cool-Whip and fridge. I'm serving mine with Granny Smith apples and graham cracker sticks. YUM!
Peace out til later this week...
Did you get chest flitters then too? It kind of feels like a heart attack but I'm sure it's just anxiety.
Good golly, it's been so crazy. Reply cards are coming in by the half dozen a day. I've got vendor meetings, engagement sessions, crafts to finish, favors to stuff, 7 lbs to lose, and about 104 other things to do. I hate my to do list right now and they normally make me feel better but not the big one. I have to come up with $2600 in the next 23 days and I'm just really sick over it. Did you know that I'm throwing a very nice wedding for 200 people on an $8000 budget? Yeah, I know - impressive right? Catering, venue, music, alcohol, DJ, and rentals - all done on 8k. I'm proud, especially when I see those stupid shows on WE network and the girls are all "I don't know if I can throw my dream wedding for 50k".
Makes me wanna barf.
So, anyhow... Today is the first day of October, which means I can officially put out my pumpkin flavored candles and make stuff using pumpkin. I was going to share this super simple recipe I found on allrecipes.com that I'm taking to poker tonight since I don't have a lot of time to write exactly ALL of the stuff that's going on right now.
I took a mental health day yesterday. haha It just sounds funny.
Here's the recipe - I'll be back to write more in a couple of days.
PUMPKIN FLUFF DIP
1 - 16 oz. container of frozen whipped topping (I'm using sugar free Cool-Whip)
1 - 5 oz. package instant vanilla pudding (sugar free again)
1 -15 oz. can solid pack pumpkin (not pie filling, actual pumpkin)
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
Mix the pudding, pumpkin, and pumpkin spice together in a large bow. Fold in the Cool-Whip and fridge. I'm serving mine with Granny Smith apples and graham cracker sticks. YUM!
Peace out til later this week...
9.17.2008
i'm so good
Last night I kicked some kitchen ass! We had the piles (see photos below) of gifts from the shower and Monday night I got the lazies so nothing got cleaned up. Hubs took me for a delicious dinner of pizza, salad, and wine so I had a hard time keeping my eyes open once we got home. Tuesday was another day though and I had big plans! I hurried to the grocery store after work, grabbed the food I needed for the week's menu (yes, I make a weekly menu) and ran home. Our darling BFF was there, checking out the shower tornado, ready to hang out and drink some beer. Hubs and I put the groceries away and I made a really yummy fried chicken salad that was definitely restaurant quality. Watch out Applebees! BFF hung out for a couple of hours while Hubs and I unpacked the rest of the gifts and decided what we should garage sale. He was a doll and did a lot so I let him go chill and watch WSOP.
I jumped right in - I could not handle the mess anymore! Seriously, there was new silverware on the counter, old plates on the bar, new glasses and platters in the dishwasher - it was making me nuts! I took all of the old stuff out of the cabinets and put it on the desk. I moved all of the clean stuff to their new homes. I reloaded the dishwasher for round #3 of new kitchen gear to be cleaned. After about an hour I had everything in its new spot and our kitchen look clean and new. It was fab. It really looks like a new kitchen.
I'm so in love with everything we got, our plates, our gadgets, and especially the Keurig. Oh. My. I love my coffee machine. I let BFF make a cup for herself and she was in love with it too. Seriously, it takes about 15 seconds to have a fresh cup of perfectly brewed coffee. I'm still trying all of the flavors in the K-cup variety pack, so far I think I like Coffee People the best. You should seriously check these suckas out. They're beyond fantastic and I'm so glad that Rev Ben's mama got it for us. Gosh, reading over that I sound like an advertisement. They didn't have to pay me to say that, I just love the darn thing.
So, that's today so far. I'm about to head back to the grocery store shortly because I had already planned on grilling pork chops tonight but now I need smoked gouda, bacon, and parsley to stuff in the chops and then grill 'em up. Yum. Servin it up with some healthy home fries and garlicky green beans. No wonder he wants to marry me, right? haha
Oh, almost had a wedding meltdown yesterday. I called the linen rental place because I never recieved the invoice they were supposed to send me. They couldn't find it in the system and we had to start all over again. Thank goodness I know my shit because it would have sucked if I went to pick them up before the wedding and they wouldn't have it. Disaster averted. My invites went out Monday and people are already getting them! Toats exciting!!!
I jumped right in - I could not handle the mess anymore! Seriously, there was new silverware on the counter, old plates on the bar, new glasses and platters in the dishwasher - it was making me nuts! I took all of the old stuff out of the cabinets and put it on the desk. I moved all of the clean stuff to their new homes. I reloaded the dishwasher for round #3 of new kitchen gear to be cleaned. After about an hour I had everything in its new spot and our kitchen look clean and new. It was fab. It really looks like a new kitchen.
I'm so in love with everything we got, our plates, our gadgets, and especially the Keurig. Oh. My. I love my coffee machine. I let BFF make a cup for herself and she was in love with it too. Seriously, it takes about 15 seconds to have a fresh cup of perfectly brewed coffee. I'm still trying all of the flavors in the K-cup variety pack, so far I think I like Coffee People the best. You should seriously check these suckas out. They're beyond fantastic and I'm so glad that Rev Ben's mama got it for us. Gosh, reading over that I sound like an advertisement. They didn't have to pay me to say that, I just love the darn thing.
So, that's today so far. I'm about to head back to the grocery store shortly because I had already planned on grilling pork chops tonight but now I need smoked gouda, bacon, and parsley to stuff in the chops and then grill 'em up. Yum. Servin it up with some healthy home fries and garlicky green beans. No wonder he wants to marry me, right? haha
Oh, almost had a wedding meltdown yesterday. I called the linen rental place because I never recieved the invoice they were supposed to send me. They couldn't find it in the system and we had to start all over again. Thank goodness I know my shit because it would have sucked if I went to pick them up before the wedding and they wouldn't have it. Disaster averted. My invites went out Monday and people are already getting them! Toats exciting!!!
9.15.2008
my life in photos right now
Three of my wonderful friends threw my bridal shower this weekend. I have NEVER been so overwhelmed with love. It was at a winery here in Tulsa and the owners were awesome. I had one snag before I got there - a little dress fiasco that made me 30 minutes late. Once I got there, had a glass of their delish muscat canneli and saw all of my friends and family, things were fine. I heard so many words of wisdom, things that make me tear up when I recall them now. The gifts we received were amazing and I am still in shock that people were that generous. I was completely surrounded by women who are so supportive and caring, and it truly was the best shower I've ever been to, thanks to my best friend. The food, the wine, and the people were awesome, it was absolutely perfect!
The wedding is - yep - you saw it, FORTY DAYS away. Invitations are going out today. Mr. Groom and his brother are going to get their tuxes today (otherwise I'm sending my mother after them!). We're going to get his ring this week. I've got all of my projects complete, invites are done, all rentals/vendors are taken care of, honeymoon is booked, I'm just waiting on something to catch me off guard. We've got engagement photos next week and I'm excited about them - they're going to be downtown in the evening. There are 800 things going on right now but I'm not jittery, emotional, or stressed. Things are swell. Much better than I imagined but we're still over a month out.
Peace out for now...
9.04.2008
hehe, another meme
Very much like the Omnivore's 100, I found this on Judy's Gross Eats (her eats look delish, BTW!) and wanted to do it. Let's see how well I do...
1. Touched an iceberg
2. Slept under the stars
3. Been a part of a hockey fight
4. Changed a baby's diaper
5. Watched a meteor shower
6. Given more than you can afford to charity
7. Swam with wild dolphins
8. Climbed a mountain
9. Held a tarantula
10. Said "I love you" and meant it
11. Bungee jumped
12. Visited Paris
13. Watched a lightning storm at sea
14. Stayed up all night long and watched the sun rise
15. Seen the Northern Lights
16. Gone to a huge sports game
17. Walked the stairs to the top of the Statue of Liberty
18. Grown and eaten your own vegetables
19. Looked up at the night sky through a telescope
20. Had an uncontrollable giggling fit at the worst possible moment
21. Had a pillow fight
22. Bet on a winning horse
23. Taken a sick day when you're not ill
24. Built a snow fort
25. Held a lamb
26. Gone skinny dipping
27. Taken an ice cold bath
28. Had a meaningful conversation with a beggar
29. Seen a total eclipse
30. Ridden a roller coaster
31. hit a home run
32. Danced like a fool and not cared who was looking
33. Adopted an accent for fun (do lisps count?)
34. Visited the birthplace of your ancestors
35. Felt very happy about your life, even for just a moment
36. Loved your job 90% of the time
37. Had enough money to be truly satisfied
38. Watched wild whales
39. Gone rock climbing
40. Gone on a midnight walk on the beach
41. Gone sky diving
42. Visited Ireland
43. Ever bought a stranger a meal at a restaurant
44. Visited India
45. Bench-pressed your own weight
46. Milked a cow
47. Alphabetized your personal files
48. Ever worn a superhero costume (Mario Bros?)
49. Sung karaoke
50. Lounged around in bed all day
51. Gone scuba diving
52. Kissed in the rain
53. Played in the mud
54. Gone to a drive-in theater
55. Done something you should regret, but don't
56. Visited the Great Wall of China
57. Started a business
58. Taken a martial arts class
59. Been in a movie
60. Gone without food for 3 days
61. Made cookies from scratch
62. Won first prize in a costume contest
63. Got flowers for no reason
64. Been in a combat zone
65. Spoken more than one language fluently
66. Gotten into a fight while attempting to defend someone
67. Bounced a check
68. Read - and understood - your credit report
69. Recently bought and played with a favorite childhood toy
70. Found out something significant that your ancestors did
71. Called or written your Congress person
72. Picked up and moved to another city to just start over
73. Walked the Golden Gate Bridge
74. Helped an animal give birth
75. Been fired or laid off from a job
76. Won money
77. Broken a bone
78. Ridden a motorcycle
79. Driven any land vehicle at a speed of greater than 100 mph
80. Hiked to the bottom of the Grand Canyon
81. Slept through an entire flight: takeoff, flight, and landing
82. Taken a canoe trip that lasted more than 2 days
83. Eaten sushi
84. Had your picture in the newspaper
85. Read The Bible cover to cover
86. Changed someone's mind about something you care deeply about
87. Gotten someone fired for their actions
88. Gone back to school
89. Changed your name
90. Caught a fly in the air with your bare hands
91. Eaten fried green tomatoes
92. Read The Iliad
93. Taught yourself an art from scratch
94. Killed and prepared an animal for eating
95. Apologized to someone years after inflicting the hurt
96. Communicated with someone without sharing a common spoken language
97. Been elected to public office
98. Thought to yourself that you're living your dream
99. Had to put someone you love into hospice care
100. Sold your own artwork to someone who didn't know you
101. Had a booth at a street fair
102. Dyed your hair
103 Been a DJ
104. Rocked a baby to sleep
105. Ever dropped a cat from a high place to see if it really lands on all fours
106. Raked your carpet
107. Brought out the best in people
108. Brought out the worst in people
109. Worn a mood ring
110. Ridden a horse
111. Carved an animal from a piece of wood or bar of soap
112. Prepared a dish where four people asked for the recipe
113. Buried a child
114. Gone to a Broadway play
115. Been inside the pyramids
116. Shot a basketball into a basket
117. Danced at a disco
118. Played in a band
119. Shot a bird
120. Gone to an arboretum
121. Tutored someone
122. Ridden a train
123. Brought an old fad back into style
124. Eaten caviar
125. Let a salesman talk you into something you didn’t need
126. Ridden a giraffe or elephant
127. Published a book
128. Pieced a quilt
129. Lived in an historic place
130. Acted in a play or performed on a stage
131. Asked for a raise
132. Made a hole-in-one
133. Gone deep sea fishing
134. Gone roller skating
135. Run a marathon
136. Learned to surf
137. Invented something
138. Flown first class
139. Spent the night in a 5-star luxury suite
140. Flown in a helicopter
141. Visited Africa
142. Sang a solo
143. Gone spelunking
144. Learned how to take a compliment
145. Written a love-story
146. Seen Michelangelo’s David
147. Had your portrait painted
148. Written a fan letter
149. Spent the night in something haunted
150. Owned a St. Bernard or Great Dane
151. Ran away
152. Learned to juggle
153. Been a boss
154. Sat on a jury
155. Lied about your weight
156. Gone on a diet
157. Found an arrowhead or a gold nugget
158. Written a poem
159. Carried your lunch in a lunchbox
160. Gotten food poisoning
161. Gone on a service, humanitarian or religious mission
162. Hiked the Grand Canyon
163. Sat on a park bench and fed the ducks
164. Gone to the opera
165. Gotten a letter from someone famous
166. Worn knickers
167. Ridden in a limousine
168. Attended the Olympics
169. Can hula or waltz and polka.
170. Read a half dozen Nancy Drew or Hardy Boys books
171. Been stuck in an elevator
172. Had a revelatory dream
173. Thought you might crash in an airplane
174. Had a song dedicated to you on the radio or at a concert
175. Saved someone’s life
176. Eaten raw whale
177. Know how to tat, smock or do needlepoint
178. Laughed till your side hurt
179. Straddled the equator
180. Taken a photograph of something other than people that is worth framing
181. Gone to a Shakespeare Festival
182. Sent a message in a bottle
183. Spent the night in a hostel
184. Been a cashier
185. Seen Old Faithful geyser erupt
186. Joined a union
187. Donated blood or plasma
188. Built a campfire
189. Kept a blog
190. Had hives
191. Worn custom made shoes or boots
192. Made a PowerPoint presentation
193. Taken a Hunter’s Safety Course
194. Served at a soup kitchen
195. Conquered the Rubik’s cube
196. Know CPR
197. Ridden in or owned a convertible
198. Found a long lost friend
199. Helped solve a crime
200. Responded to a NJP newsletter
Hmmmm... 86/200. Guess I'm kinda lame but it gives me things to do when I'm bored.
1. Touched an iceberg
2. Slept under the stars
3. Been a part of a hockey fight
4. Changed a baby's diaper
5. Watched a meteor shower
6. Given more than you can afford to charity
7. Swam with wild dolphins
8. Climbed a mountain
9. Held a tarantula
10. Said "I love you" and meant it
11. Bungee jumped
12. Visited Paris
13. Watched a lightning storm at sea
14. Stayed up all night long and watched the sun rise
15. Seen the Northern Lights
16. Gone to a huge sports game
17. Walked the stairs to the top of the Statue of Liberty
18. Grown and eaten your own vegetables
19. Looked up at the night sky through a telescope
20. Had an uncontrollable giggling fit at the worst possible moment
21. Had a pillow fight
22. Bet on a winning horse
23. Taken a sick day when you're not ill
24. Built a snow fort
25. Held a lamb
26. Gone skinny dipping
27. Taken an ice cold bath
28. Had a meaningful conversation with a beggar
29. Seen a total eclipse
30. Ridden a roller coaster
31. hit a home run
32. Danced like a fool and not cared who was looking
33. Adopted an accent for fun (do lisps count?)
34. Visited the birthplace of your ancestors
35. Felt very happy about your life, even for just a moment
36. Loved your job 90% of the time
37. Had enough money to be truly satisfied
38. Watched wild whales
39. Gone rock climbing
40. Gone on a midnight walk on the beach
41. Gone sky diving
42. Visited Ireland
43. Ever bought a stranger a meal at a restaurant
44. Visited India
45. Bench-pressed your own weight
46. Milked a cow
47. Alphabetized your personal files
48. Ever worn a superhero costume (Mario Bros?)
49. Sung karaoke
50. Lounged around in bed all day
51. Gone scuba diving
52. Kissed in the rain
53. Played in the mud
54. Gone to a drive-in theater
55. Done something you should regret, but don't
56. Visited the Great Wall of China
57. Started a business
58. Taken a martial arts class
59. Been in a movie
60. Gone without food for 3 days
61. Made cookies from scratch
62. Won first prize in a costume contest
63. Got flowers for no reason
64. Been in a combat zone
65. Spoken more than one language fluently
66. Gotten into a fight while attempting to defend someone
67. Bounced a check
68. Read - and understood - your credit report
69. Recently bought and played with a favorite childhood toy
70. Found out something significant that your ancestors did
71. Called or written your Congress person
72. Picked up and moved to another city to just start over
73. Walked the Golden Gate Bridge
74. Helped an animal give birth
75. Been fired or laid off from a job
76. Won money
77. Broken a bone
78. Ridden a motorcycle
79. Driven any land vehicle at a speed of greater than 100 mph
80. Hiked to the bottom of the Grand Canyon
81. Slept through an entire flight: takeoff, flight, and landing
82. Taken a canoe trip that lasted more than 2 days
83. Eaten sushi
84. Had your picture in the newspaper
85. Read The Bible cover to cover
86. Changed someone's mind about something you care deeply about
87. Gotten someone fired for their actions
88. Gone back to school
89. Changed your name
90. Caught a fly in the air with your bare hands
91. Eaten fried green tomatoes
92. Read The Iliad
93. Taught yourself an art from scratch
94. Killed and prepared an animal for eating
95. Apologized to someone years after inflicting the hurt
96. Communicated with someone without sharing a common spoken language
97. Been elected to public office
98. Thought to yourself that you're living your dream
99. Had to put someone you love into hospice care
100. Sold your own artwork to someone who didn't know you
101. Had a booth at a street fair
102. Dyed your hair
103 Been a DJ
104. Rocked a baby to sleep
105. Ever dropped a cat from a high place to see if it really lands on all fours
106. Raked your carpet
107. Brought out the best in people
108. Brought out the worst in people
109. Worn a mood ring
110. Ridden a horse
111. Carved an animal from a piece of wood or bar of soap
112. Prepared a dish where four people asked for the recipe
113. Buried a child
114. Gone to a Broadway play
115. Been inside the pyramids
116. Shot a basketball into a basket
117. Danced at a disco
118. Played in a band
119. Shot a bird
120. Gone to an arboretum
121. Tutored someone
122. Ridden a train
123. Brought an old fad back into style
124. Eaten caviar
125. Let a salesman talk you into something you didn’t need
126. Ridden a giraffe or elephant
127. Published a book
128. Pieced a quilt
129. Lived in an historic place
130. Acted in a play or performed on a stage
131. Asked for a raise
132. Made a hole-in-one
133. Gone deep sea fishing
134. Gone roller skating
135. Run a marathon
136. Learned to surf
137. Invented something
138. Flown first class
139. Spent the night in a 5-star luxury suite
140. Flown in a helicopter
141. Visited Africa
142. Sang a solo
143. Gone spelunking
144. Learned how to take a compliment
145. Written a love-story
146. Seen Michelangelo’s David
147. Had your portrait painted
148. Written a fan letter
149. Spent the night in something haunted
150. Owned a St. Bernard or Great Dane
151. Ran away
152. Learned to juggle
153. Been a boss
154. Sat on a jury
155. Lied about your weight
156. Gone on a diet
157. Found an arrowhead or a gold nugget
158. Written a poem
159. Carried your lunch in a lunchbox
160. Gotten food poisoning
161. Gone on a service, humanitarian or religious mission
162. Hiked the Grand Canyon
163. Sat on a park bench and fed the ducks
164. Gone to the opera
165. Gotten a letter from someone famous
166. Worn knickers
167. Ridden in a limousine
168. Attended the Olympics
169. Can hula or waltz and polka.
170. Read a half dozen Nancy Drew or Hardy Boys books
171. Been stuck in an elevator
172. Had a revelatory dream
173. Thought you might crash in an airplane
174. Had a song dedicated to you on the radio or at a concert
175. Saved someone’s life
176. Eaten raw whale
177. Know how to tat, smock or do needlepoint
178. Laughed till your side hurt
179. Straddled the equator
180. Taken a photograph of something other than people that is worth framing
181. Gone to a Shakespeare Festival
182. Sent a message in a bottle
183. Spent the night in a hostel
184. Been a cashier
185. Seen Old Faithful geyser erupt
186. Joined a union
187. Donated blood or plasma
188. Built a campfire
189. Kept a blog
190. Had hives
191. Worn custom made shoes or boots
192. Made a PowerPoint presentation
193. Taken a Hunter’s Safety Course
194. Served at a soup kitchen
195. Conquered the Rubik’s cube
196. Know CPR
197. Ridden in or owned a convertible
198. Found a long lost friend
199. Helped solve a crime
200. Responded to a NJP newsletter
Hmmmm... 86/200. Guess I'm kinda lame but it gives me things to do when I'm bored.
8.25.2008
2 months from today...
I will be married.
I wish I could describe what happens in my head when I say that, it's like a comic book fight with words, but better.
Amazing actually.
We had a really great weekend. Friday night was spent mostly at home and ended at our BFF's house over several beers and a domestic dispute between the neighbors. That is always fun as long as no one gets hurt.
Saturday was an especially fun day. All of my girlfriends have been wanting to help me with something for the wedding. I had a designated craft day for all of us and we got a ton of stuff made. We did all of my centerpieces, table runners, my birdcage veil, the card box, and a few other crafts. My centerpieces turned out awesome! I'm having individual cakes at each table as the centerpiece and we had to make "stands" for them. I got the clever idea to take two grapevine wreaths and stack them. Todd and I made 100 teeny felt bows and four of them go on each stand. The girls wired them all together and glued the bows and plates on. They look so awesome! I really love the whole homemade, warm look we have going for the big day.
Saturday night was a doozy. We had a(nother) big poker party, this time for T's step-sister. We had 24 players and my baby won the whole thing! It was a nice party, until the tequilla came out and then things get fuzzy. All I know is that I woke up Sunday afternoon feeling like I had been run over. I was sick, sick, sick. Honestly, I have no idea how I played soccer two hours after I woke up, but I did. How's that for commitment? I was actually with it enough to take two awesome shots, one that was with my left foot and the other went in the keeper's face, hard. Shortly after my game, Toddles had a hockey game and they lost pretty bad. Oh! I didn't mention that last week he got a hat trick... He scored two shots and took an awesome penalty shot. I love watching him play. Anyhow, after all of that last night I made an awesome dinner and we watched the newest Harold and Kumar movie.
I'm recovered today but I slept too much yesterday. I think I'm going on two hours from last night. Ah well, second cup of coffee is on it's way down.
Nephew update before I forget. Little Wyatt was born on 8/20 at 2:55 - just in time for his Mimi, Aunt T, and Uncle Tyler to get there! He is beautiful and amazing and perfect. It is beyond awesome to watch my little brother as a father. He's a natural. When he gets down close to the baby and talks, Wyatt goes nuts because he knows Trev's voice. We are all so in love with him already! Last I heard, my friend was still waiting to have her little guy, her doctor isn't as nice as my SIL's.
Peace out and happy Monday!
I wish I could describe what happens in my head when I say that, it's like a comic book fight with words, but better.
Amazing actually.
We had a really great weekend. Friday night was spent mostly at home and ended at our BFF's house over several beers and a domestic dispute between the neighbors. That is always fun as long as no one gets hurt.
Saturday was an especially fun day. All of my girlfriends have been wanting to help me with something for the wedding. I had a designated craft day for all of us and we got a ton of stuff made. We did all of my centerpieces, table runners, my birdcage veil, the card box, and a few other crafts. My centerpieces turned out awesome! I'm having individual cakes at each table as the centerpiece and we had to make "stands" for them. I got the clever idea to take two grapevine wreaths and stack them. Todd and I made 100 teeny felt bows and four of them go on each stand. The girls wired them all together and glued the bows and plates on. They look so awesome! I really love the whole homemade, warm look we have going for the big day.
Saturday night was a doozy. We had a(nother) big poker party, this time for T's step-sister. We had 24 players and my baby won the whole thing! It was a nice party, until the tequilla came out and then things get fuzzy. All I know is that I woke up Sunday afternoon feeling like I had been run over. I was sick, sick, sick. Honestly, I have no idea how I played soccer two hours after I woke up, but I did. How's that for commitment? I was actually with it enough to take two awesome shots, one that was with my left foot and the other went in the keeper's face, hard. Shortly after my game, Toddles had a hockey game and they lost pretty bad. Oh! I didn't mention that last week he got a hat trick... He scored two shots and took an awesome penalty shot. I love watching him play. Anyhow, after all of that last night I made an awesome dinner and we watched the newest Harold and Kumar movie.
I'm recovered today but I slept too much yesterday. I think I'm going on two hours from last night. Ah well, second cup of coffee is on it's way down.
Nephew update before I forget. Little Wyatt was born on 8/20 at 2:55 - just in time for his Mimi, Aunt T, and Uncle Tyler to get there! He is beautiful and amazing and perfect. It is beyond awesome to watch my little brother as a father. He's a natural. When he gets down close to the baby and talks, Wyatt goes nuts because he knows Trev's voice. We are all so in love with him already! Last I heard, my friend was still waiting to have her little guy, her doctor isn't as nice as my SIL's.
Peace out and happy Monday!
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