For every word you match correctly, they give 10 grains of rice to help feed the hungry.
http://www.freerice.com/totals.html
10.26.2007
friday not so fun #13
First off, I am dedicating everything I do today to my dear Stephie, who passed away unexpectedly 4 years ago today. Just in case she can hear me...
Hey munchkin, I can't believe you've been gone for four years, I was just thinking of you the other day. I swear, sometimes I can see you smile in other people - it kind of freaks me out but it's cool too. Your little guy isn't so little anymore. I bet that he would be almost as tall as you already! Your mom is holding up pretty good these days, she's slowly getting happy again. Lil man keeps her going and your uncle is taking her out today. We email back and forth a lot, she still sends those chain letters and I delete most of them, unless it's an angel, which reminds us all of you. Things are different without you but I know you're enjoying the show. We all miss you girl...
Okay folks, now on to the happy stuff. She wouldn't want me to be mopey today.
I'm getting married in 364 days. Whoa. Now I can really time to start planning the big day, not just pretend plan.
I've had a pretty lame week. It's been all cold so I've stayed home just about every night and gotten in my pj's early and eaten yummy soups that make my heart happy and snuggled with Pedroski. I had to turn on the heater last night. I swear, if I didn't know better - I would have thought it was going to snow. You know that eerie stillness that happens when it's going to snow? That's what it was like outside last night.
It's going to be a fun weekend. T and I are dressing up as Mario and Luigi for a Halloween party and then we'll probably go out afterwards. It's definitely going to be a cozy, snuggle on the couch type of weekend.
Here's our Friday Fun, from Friday Fill-in.
Hey munchkin, I can't believe you've been gone for four years, I was just thinking of you the other day. I swear, sometimes I can see you smile in other people - it kind of freaks me out but it's cool too. Your little guy isn't so little anymore. I bet that he would be almost as tall as you already! Your mom is holding up pretty good these days, she's slowly getting happy again. Lil man keeps her going and your uncle is taking her out today. We email back and forth a lot, she still sends those chain letters and I delete most of them, unless it's an angel, which reminds us all of you. Things are different without you but I know you're enjoying the show. We all miss you girl...
Okay folks, now on to the happy stuff. She wouldn't want me to be mopey today.
I'm getting married in 364 days. Whoa. Now I can really time to start planning the big day, not just pretend plan.
I've had a pretty lame week. It's been all cold so I've stayed home just about every night and gotten in my pj's early and eaten yummy soups that make my heart happy and snuggled with Pedroski. I had to turn on the heater last night. I swear, if I didn't know better - I would have thought it was going to snow. You know that eerie stillness that happens when it's going to snow? That's what it was like outside last night.
It's going to be a fun weekend. T and I are dressing up as Mario and Luigi for a Halloween party and then we'll probably go out afterwards. It's definitely going to be a cozy, snuggle on the couch type of weekend.
Here's our Friday Fun, from Friday Fill-in.
1. The last good thing that came in the mail was a sample of crème brulée coffee from Walmart.
2. This week I'm grateful for Fall weather, football, and sweatshirts.
3. Fried macaroni and cheese is the most delicious thing ever.
4. My beloved fiancée inspires me.
5. I'm most happy when I am eating or sleeping.
6. And all the roads we have to walk along are never lined with money.
7. As for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to going downtown, tomorrow my plans include baking a skullie cake and go to a Halloween party. Sunday, I want to watch football, eat meatloaf, and snuggle with my baby.
10.19.2007
oktoberfest
Beer. Sausages. Chicken dancing.
Totally cannot wait!!!
ETA: I'm a loser. I did not go to the best Tulsa festival of the year. Boo.
Totally cannot wait!!!
ETA: I'm a loser. I did not go to the best Tulsa festival of the year. Boo.
friday fun #12
Today's fun is from Friday Fiver... It was an old one, was having a hard time finding something today that I liked.
1. What's your favorite cereal? Strawberry Fields by Kashi... Totally delish with real strawberries and raspberries.
2. What is too gross to eat in the morning? Not much really, I love to eat regular food for breakfast. I eat sandwiches, sushi, leftovers, and anything in the morning.
3. What time do you go to bed? Anywhere from 10 - 12:30 on a work night. 3+ on the weekends.
4. Where do you put your keys? In the dish, where they belong. Duh.
5. What vegetables do you love? All of them except celery, it's the devil.
1. What's your favorite cereal? Strawberry Fields by Kashi... Totally delish with real strawberries and raspberries.
2. What is too gross to eat in the morning? Not much really, I love to eat regular food for breakfast. I eat sandwiches, sushi, leftovers, and anything in the morning.
3. What time do you go to bed? Anywhere from 10 - 12:30 on a work night. 3+ on the weekends.
4. Where do you put your keys? In the dish, where they belong. Duh.
5. What vegetables do you love? All of them except celery, it's the devil.
10.17.2007
recipes
I've been on a roll this week, just making stuff up as I go along.
For Monday night, I had this lovely Pasta Primavera.
Boil some linguine noodles. In a separate pan, heat a little bit of olive oil. To that add sliced mushrooms, diced onion, and garlic. Let that saute for a little bit and then add some white wine and let it reduce. Then add some red pepper flakes to suit your taste. Let that cook for a few minutes. Then add some sugar snap peas that have been cut into 1" pieces and let them warm through. Set that aside until the noodles are finished. Drain the noddles and add them to the pan with the veggies, toss with some more olive oil and top with parmesan cheese. Delicious! I think fresh regular peas would have been better but I'm a fan of the sugar snaps so it was tasty enough for me.
Tuesday night, I made some Papas y Enchilada con Heuvos.
Take a medium sized potato and cut it into 1" pieces. I leave the skin on a) because I'm lazy and b) because it's good for you. Put them in a dish with a touch of olive oil and salt. Pop them in the microwave for 3 minutes or until they soften a bit. While they're pre-cooking start on your enchilada. I just made a cheese enchilada with a little bit of onion. Roll it up and put in a pan (for baby and me) and set aside. When your potatoes are finished throw a teaspoon or so of ground cumin in and toss to coat. Add them to the enchilada pan. Cover the potatoes and enchilada with taco or enchilada sauce and shredded cheese. Bake in the oven at 350* until everything gets melted and the sauce bubbles. I like to put this under the broiler while I'm cooking my fried egg to get the edges all crispy. Fry an egg, over easy to medium is best for this because you want a runny yolk. Serve the egg over the enchilada and potatoes and enjoy!
(This egg was overcooked so my doggie Pedro got to enjoy it and I made another!)
For Monday night, I had this lovely Pasta Primavera.
Boil some linguine noodles. In a separate pan, heat a little bit of olive oil. To that add sliced mushrooms, diced onion, and garlic. Let that saute for a little bit and then add some white wine and let it reduce. Then add some red pepper flakes to suit your taste. Let that cook for a few minutes. Then add some sugar snap peas that have been cut into 1" pieces and let them warm through. Set that aside until the noodles are finished. Drain the noddles and add them to the pan with the veggies, toss with some more olive oil and top with parmesan cheese. Delicious! I think fresh regular peas would have been better but I'm a fan of the sugar snaps so it was tasty enough for me.
Tuesday night, I made some Papas y Enchilada con Heuvos.
Take a medium sized potato and cut it into 1" pieces. I leave the skin on a) because I'm lazy and b) because it's good for you. Put them in a dish with a touch of olive oil and salt. Pop them in the microwave for 3 minutes or until they soften a bit. While they're pre-cooking start on your enchilada. I just made a cheese enchilada with a little bit of onion. Roll it up and put in a pan (for baby and me) and set aside. When your potatoes are finished throw a teaspoon or so of ground cumin in and toss to coat. Add them to the enchilada pan. Cover the potatoes and enchilada with taco or enchilada sauce and shredded cheese. Bake in the oven at 350* until everything gets melted and the sauce bubbles. I like to put this under the broiler while I'm cooking my fried egg to get the edges all crispy. Fry an egg, over easy to medium is best for this because you want a runny yolk. Serve the egg over the enchilada and potatoes and enjoy!
(This egg was overcooked so my doggie Pedro got to enjoy it and I made another!)
10.16.2007
today is...
World Food Day
Read about it here.
And I'm bored so I'm going to tell you alllll about my weekend.
Friday night my honey bunny surprised me and showed up in town. We went out and got a little shitty and stayed up too late doing silly things that are our little secret. No really, I'm not telling you.
Saturday T and I went ottoman shopping at 5 different stores and didn't find crap. We found one online that we're going to order that was pretty much what we wanted. It's so cool that we have the same taste and style - it makes life a lot easier - we both like simple and contemporary so there aren't any arguments over floral pillows and Oriental rugs. My bro and his gfriend showed up Saturday night in time for our friendly poker game with The Gang. I thought T was going to do well but he ended up going out at 4th place. The four of us went out after that and got hooked up at The Bar (clever name, huh). We went to an after party and stayed out way too late again. I felt like a high-schooler crashing someone's house. Fun stuff.
Sunday was fun day. Me, Ty, and Mags went to the grocery store to get stuff for a big lunch. Ty talked me out of making meatloaf, which I had been craving for two weeks, and into grilling steaks. They turned out great, had some mac & cheese, grilled squash & potatoes, and green beans. It was a ton of food!!! My little bro has turned into quite the grillmeister. I guess that's what happens when you're unemployed for 2 years and watch Food Network everyday. We watched football all day and hung out. Ty and Mags went to the Down concert, I declined, not my type of musica. Toddles had to go back home and I cried about it. He's been staying an extra day so I felt cheated this weekend. I sat down with a book and enjoyed my evening and made eggs for dinner. Comfort.
I went to watch football last night since I'm a lame-o and don't have cable. Have I mentioned that it pisses me off that Monday Night Football is only on ESPN? Well it does. It was the first time I've been out during the week in awhile. Okay, like two weeks but whatever. Went to Maloney's and it was actually nice. They remodeled and it was a lot better. I was nervous about running into Dickhead, the loser ex bf, but I was spared the drama. I drank beer all night and actually woke up feeling great today. That's because I didn't touch the Jaeger. See... I'm getting smarter with age. Jaeger makes the head pound and the tummy purge. Good to know since I'm being taken out again tonight.
Oh, I made an awesome dinner last night but that will be another post because I haven't downloaded my pics yet. It was a beautiful creation!
Yeah! Tuesday is 30 minutes from being over. Well, work over. But yeah!
Read about it here.
And I'm bored so I'm going to tell you alllll about my weekend.
Friday night my honey bunny surprised me and showed up in town. We went out and got a little shitty and stayed up too late doing silly things that are our little secret. No really, I'm not telling you.
Saturday T and I went ottoman shopping at 5 different stores and didn't find crap. We found one online that we're going to order that was pretty much what we wanted. It's so cool that we have the same taste and style - it makes life a lot easier - we both like simple and contemporary so there aren't any arguments over floral pillows and Oriental rugs. My bro and his gfriend showed up Saturday night in time for our friendly poker game with The Gang. I thought T was going to do well but he ended up going out at 4th place. The four of us went out after that and got hooked up at The Bar (clever name, huh). We went to an after party and stayed out way too late again. I felt like a high-schooler crashing someone's house. Fun stuff.
Sunday was fun day. Me, Ty, and Mags went to the grocery store to get stuff for a big lunch. Ty talked me out of making meatloaf, which I had been craving for two weeks, and into grilling steaks. They turned out great, had some mac & cheese, grilled squash & potatoes, and green beans. It was a ton of food!!! My little bro has turned into quite the grillmeister. I guess that's what happens when you're unemployed for 2 years and watch Food Network everyday. We watched football all day and hung out. Ty and Mags went to the Down concert, I declined, not my type of musica. Toddles had to go back home and I cried about it. He's been staying an extra day so I felt cheated this weekend. I sat down with a book and enjoyed my evening and made eggs for dinner. Comfort.
I went to watch football last night since I'm a lame-o and don't have cable. Have I mentioned that it pisses me off that Monday Night Football is only on ESPN? Well it does. It was the first time I've been out during the week in awhile. Okay, like two weeks but whatever. Went to Maloney's and it was actually nice. They remodeled and it was a lot better. I was nervous about running into Dickhead, the loser ex bf, but I was spared the drama. I drank beer all night and actually woke up feeling great today. That's because I didn't touch the Jaeger. See... I'm getting smarter with age. Jaeger makes the head pound and the tummy purge. Good to know since I'm being taken out again tonight.
Oh, I made an awesome dinner last night but that will be another post because I haven't downloaded my pics yet. It was a beautiful creation!
Yeah! Tuesday is 30 minutes from being over. Well, work over. But yeah!
10.12.2007
omg...
Courtesy of our dahling Bee-spot...
The funniest thing I've seen all day - Men Who Look Like Old Lesbians. Yes folks, that's right. It's awesome. Enjoy!
The funniest thing I've seen all day - Men Who Look Like Old Lesbians. Yes folks, that's right. It's awesome. Enjoy!
friday fun #11
From my favorite, Friday's Feast!
Appetizer
When was the last time you were surprised? When Mr. T proposed to me. Everyone say it together - awwww...
Soup
Fill in the blanks: My eyes are blueish , but I wish they were more greenish.
Salad
If you were a Beanie Baby, what would you look like and what would your name be? I would be like one of those Chips Ahoy cookies on the commercial and my name would be Cookie (duh) since it's my nickname.
Main Course
Name two things you consistently do that you consider to be healthy habits. I drink water, all day, every day and I try really hard to practice portion control.
Dessert
What brand of toothpaste are you using these days? Do you like it? Why or why not? I use Colgate Total because my dental hygienist told me to. I don't care for and would prefer to use that Extreme Aquafresh because I like the bubbles it makes.
HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!!!
10.08.2007
yawn
It's dreary outside and I'm ready for my afternoon nap. Except it's not the weekend and nap time is over. I didn't do much this weekend besides get sick in two different ways. Major sucky way to spend a weekend. My honey didn't visit this weekend so that sucked too.
I spent Friday evening with my sis and beautiful nephew, who thinks I am sooo funny, but what does a 7 month-old know? After they left I met up with S&S, Ms. Ass, and some other peeps. I had four lime Cape Cods and a couple of shots. Not that much for me, right? Wrong. I went home after sitting there for a few hours and crashed out. I awoke at 8:30 the next morning with a pounding headache and a tummy ache that was awful. I get up and poop. Then I drink water and puke it up. Then I pooped again. Then I try to take some tylenol. And I puke. I repeated this process until I was completely empty and 4 lbs lighter. I finally got some toast down. I'm thinking at this point that the sister and child gave me a stomach bug, the one she was complaining about last week but I didn't have a fever.
By this time I was already late for the OU/TX watch party and cheeseburgers were the last thing on my mind. But I showered and gathered my composure and went to the party to hang out with my wonderful friends. We watched the game and ate and talked, it was great. But they wanted to go out. And they weren't taking "no" for an answer. Didn't they know I had a date with my couch to get caught up on movies? Didn't they know that the mere mention of any alcoholic substances would trigger vomiting? Silly friends... Not nice.
We went to a (gasp!) country bar and I didn't complain, much to Toddles' chagrin. Normally I protest with much gusto, but Saturday night, I was actually looking forward to a new crowd. I didn't have my darling dance partner so that meant a night on a hard barstool and flirty cowboys but I could manage. I cracked my first beer and it went down just fine. Got a second one. Almost ready to dance.
Holy frickin donkey balls! My kidneys started hurting and they started hurting bad. I acted cool, moved off the barstool and onto a seat with a back, in case it wasn't the kids. Nope. I tried to drink my $2.75 + tip domestic beer but I had to trash it and leave. Bummer dude, I wanted to learn the boot scootin' boogie. Headed straight to Walgreens for some Azo Standard and light cranberry juice. Put my jammies on and crashed out.
I woke up Sunday for football and they were still hurting. Today, I probably should have gone to the doctor but I just had some antibiotics called in by our office nurse.
I have to go home and get the casa ready for 12 women, I'm hosting bunco tomorrow night and haven't even gotten the gifts or eating utensils. I'd much rather wash a pain pill down with more cranberry juice and go to sleep. Not happenin' toots.
Oh, and screw Indy, I'm still mad at Peyton for beating us yesterday. The Colts and Pats need to go down.
I spent Friday evening with my sis and beautiful nephew, who thinks I am sooo funny, but what does a 7 month-old know? After they left I met up with S&S, Ms. Ass, and some other peeps. I had four lime Cape Cods and a couple of shots. Not that much for me, right? Wrong. I went home after sitting there for a few hours and crashed out. I awoke at 8:30 the next morning with a pounding headache and a tummy ache that was awful. I get up and poop. Then I drink water and puke it up. Then I pooped again. Then I try to take some tylenol. And I puke. I repeated this process until I was completely empty and 4 lbs lighter. I finally got some toast down. I'm thinking at this point that the sister and child gave me a stomach bug, the one she was complaining about last week but I didn't have a fever.
By this time I was already late for the OU/TX watch party and cheeseburgers were the last thing on my mind. But I showered and gathered my composure and went to the party to hang out with my wonderful friends. We watched the game and ate and talked, it was great. But they wanted to go out. And they weren't taking "no" for an answer. Didn't they know I had a date with my couch to get caught up on movies? Didn't they know that the mere mention of any alcoholic substances would trigger vomiting? Silly friends... Not nice.
We went to a (gasp!) country bar and I didn't complain, much to Toddles' chagrin. Normally I protest with much gusto, but Saturday night, I was actually looking forward to a new crowd. I didn't have my darling dance partner so that meant a night on a hard barstool and flirty cowboys but I could manage. I cracked my first beer and it went down just fine. Got a second one. Almost ready to dance.
Holy frickin donkey balls! My kidneys started hurting and they started hurting bad. I acted cool, moved off the barstool and onto a seat with a back, in case it wasn't the kids. Nope. I tried to drink my $2.75 + tip domestic beer but I had to trash it and leave. Bummer dude, I wanted to learn the boot scootin' boogie. Headed straight to Walgreens for some Azo Standard and light cranberry juice. Put my jammies on and crashed out.
I woke up Sunday for football and they were still hurting. Today, I probably should have gone to the doctor but I just had some antibiotics called in by our office nurse.
I have to go home and get the casa ready for 12 women, I'm hosting bunco tomorrow night and haven't even gotten the gifts or eating utensils. I'd much rather wash a pain pill down with more cranberry juice and go to sleep. Not happenin' toots.
Oh, and screw Indy, I'm still mad at Peyton for beating us yesterday. The Colts and Pats need to go down.
10.01.2007
wonderful
You know it's not a good start to the day when you can't sleep until the alarm goes off and you get to work and there's no coffee... It's gotten better already thanks to the receptionist's hubby. He loves us so much that he brought the two of us coffee. Yeah Gumdrops!
I had the greatest weekend!!! And I'm so excited to share it.
Friday afternoon was more wedding dress shopping. I think I found IT but I have to go back with my MOH and see if she feels it as much as I do. IT was fabuloso. IT was made for Tara. Love IT.
My dad, his g-friend, and Toddles showed up later that evening. I had plans to make this pasta from the Pioneer Woman. Would you believe that I went to three grocery stores trying to find f&^king basil and still didn't get some! I know I should have my own growing but sheesh, you would think that you could find freakin basil. So anyhow, I made the pasta, minus the basil and my dad brought a bottle of wine. We ate and drank and drank and played video poker. It was a wonderful night! Oh, I made an apple crisp with ice cream too. I'm goooood.
We got up Saturday morning and went to show dad and Y the lodge for the wedding. They both loved it! We went to the casino after that. My lucky ass father won $250 in 30 minutes. Turd. It was time for the fair shortly after that. You would think that since they tore down Bell's that there would be more parking but there wasn't. I finally found a spot to make my own row and we set off to find some yummy lunch. I knew I was having a corndog first and it was just what I was craving, Dad and Y got one too. We walked around and ate some more junk, I had fried pickles, T had a steak sammich and some roasted corn, and Dad had a gyro. After we were stuffed Dad wanted to walk by the newest extreme ride, the SkyScraper. Boy oh boy. Bad idea after fried anything. He talked me into riding it with him. It is 165 feet tall, has two sets of seats on the end of this giant pendulum looking thing and it spins you around in gigantic circles and pulls 4 g's. It was freakin awesome until we stopped at the top and it was swaying. You could feel the dirty carnies pulling on the harnesses of the next riders below us. It was a rush and I'm glad I did it. Totally effing rad. I'm sure it beats that stupid slingshot thingy too. After that we were all tuckered out so we headed home. We grilled some brats and potatoes for dinner, played poker with our friends, and hung out. It was a perfect day!
Sunday, Dad and Y headed out. He is heading back to Cali today. Sigh. But he'll be back for Turkey Day in what, 9 weeks or something. Shit. No even going there.
We had plans to go see T's mom and that side of the family. I protested but he made me go. I wanted to lie on the couch all day and watch football and eat queso. She made his favorite dinner and we all sat around and played with the niece and nephew and the guys played horseshoes. The kiddos are so dang cute! We hung out there all day and a storm rolled in, which we could see great because she lives about 20 minutes outside of town. Me, T, his mom, and her b-friend all went to Chili's for dinner. I love their silly chicken crisper things. I hate to admit it but I ate all of them last night and didn't touch my broccoli and had just a few of my fries. Mmmmm... fatso.
T stayed in town because I was being whiney. We went home and rubbed each other's feet and watched the end of football and talked. It was the second perfect day in a row! I'm so lucky! Now if I can get him to wake up and take me to lunch before he heads back to the Lou I think I could die. Not really but I'd be super happy.
Happy Monday. :)
I had the greatest weekend!!! And I'm so excited to share it.
Friday afternoon was more wedding dress shopping. I think I found IT but I have to go back with my MOH and see if she feels it as much as I do. IT was fabuloso. IT was made for Tara. Love IT.
My dad, his g-friend, and Toddles showed up later that evening. I had plans to make this pasta from the Pioneer Woman. Would you believe that I went to three grocery stores trying to find f&^king basil and still didn't get some! I know I should have my own growing but sheesh, you would think that you could find freakin basil. So anyhow, I made the pasta, minus the basil and my dad brought a bottle of wine. We ate and drank and drank and played video poker. It was a wonderful night! Oh, I made an apple crisp with ice cream too. I'm goooood.
We got up Saturday morning and went to show dad and Y the lodge for the wedding. They both loved it! We went to the casino after that. My lucky ass father won $250 in 30 minutes. Turd. It was time for the fair shortly after that. You would think that since they tore down Bell's that there would be more parking but there wasn't. I finally found a spot to make my own row and we set off to find some yummy lunch. I knew I was having a corndog first and it was just what I was craving, Dad and Y got one too. We walked around and ate some more junk, I had fried pickles, T had a steak sammich and some roasted corn, and Dad had a gyro. After we were stuffed Dad wanted to walk by the newest extreme ride, the SkyScraper. Boy oh boy. Bad idea after fried anything. He talked me into riding it with him. It is 165 feet tall, has two sets of seats on the end of this giant pendulum looking thing and it spins you around in gigantic circles and pulls 4 g's. It was freakin awesome until we stopped at the top and it was swaying. You could feel the dirty carnies pulling on the harnesses of the next riders below us. It was a rush and I'm glad I did it. Totally effing rad. I'm sure it beats that stupid slingshot thingy too. After that we were all tuckered out so we headed home. We grilled some brats and potatoes for dinner, played poker with our friends, and hung out. It was a perfect day!
Sunday, Dad and Y headed out. He is heading back to Cali today. Sigh. But he'll be back for Turkey Day in what, 9 weeks or something. Shit. No even going there.
We had plans to go see T's mom and that side of the family. I protested but he made me go. I wanted to lie on the couch all day and watch football and eat queso. She made his favorite dinner and we all sat around and played with the niece and nephew and the guys played horseshoes. The kiddos are so dang cute! We hung out there all day and a storm rolled in, which we could see great because she lives about 20 minutes outside of town. Me, T, his mom, and her b-friend all went to Chili's for dinner. I love their silly chicken crisper things. I hate to admit it but I ate all of them last night and didn't touch my broccoli and had just a few of my fries. Mmmmm... fatso.
T stayed in town because I was being whiney. We went home and rubbed each other's feet and watched the end of football and talked. It was the second perfect day in a row! I'm so lucky! Now if I can get him to wake up and take me to lunch before he heads back to the Lou I think I could die. Not really but I'd be super happy.
Happy Monday. :)
9.27.2007
i'm a bad quitter
So I didn't make it very long after my last post without a smoke. I think I went 4 days but as soon as I cracked my first beer on Friday night, it was all downhill from there. They tasted like poo but I had a few more anyway. I think we're both doing pretty well by cutting back, I'm down to about 3 a day. Toddles s-mom is on Chantix, she's smoked for 32 years and is doing great. Helps that she's in Hawaii on vaca...
It's Thursday already! Today I am going dress shopping for the first time!!! My mom, sis, and I are going after work to a boutique that's having a huge sale. Then it's sushi time baby! We're going to try Sushi Train, haven't had it yet. The menu looks great!
I chopped my hair again yesterday. It's this cute little pixie bob thingy and I'm so happy that I got the cajones to do it. New hair. New dress. New sushi. It's going to be a good day!
Plus! Oh yeah, there's a plus... My dad is home from Cali for a visit and he's coming up to see us tomorrow night. Super exciting since we haven't seen him since June and that was totally pre-engagement. Also the reason I'm going dress shopping tonight and tomorrow because if I find something he can get it for me. I'm such a daddy's girl! Anyway, we're hanging out tomorrow night, I'm thinking of making meatloaf and taters and homemade bread. Yummy! He's bringing wine since he lives in Wine Country for us to try for the wedding. (394 days by the way!)
The fair is in town starting today. We'll all go on Saturday and chow down on some kind of deep fried goodness and ride risky dirty carnie rides. I'll probably do the olives and pickles, and maybe a spiral spud. I love this time of year!!! And I'm glad Dad will be here since Toddles doesn't like the rides, he and dad's gfriend can chill while we have fun. Yeehaw!
That's what the hap is with me.
It's Thursday already! Today I am going dress shopping for the first time!!! My mom, sis, and I are going after work to a boutique that's having a huge sale. Then it's sushi time baby! We're going to try Sushi Train, haven't had it yet. The menu looks great!
I chopped my hair again yesterday. It's this cute little pixie bob thingy and I'm so happy that I got the cajones to do it. New hair. New dress. New sushi. It's going to be a good day!
Plus! Oh yeah, there's a plus... My dad is home from Cali for a visit and he's coming up to see us tomorrow night. Super exciting since we haven't seen him since June and that was totally pre-engagement. Also the reason I'm going dress shopping tonight and tomorrow because if I find something he can get it for me. I'm such a daddy's girl! Anyway, we're hanging out tomorrow night, I'm thinking of making meatloaf and taters and homemade bread. Yummy! He's bringing wine since he lives in Wine Country for us to try for the wedding. (394 days by the way!)
The fair is in town starting today. We'll all go on Saturday and chow down on some kind of deep fried goodness and ride risky dirty carnie rides. I'll probably do the olives and pickles, and maybe a spiral spud. I love this time of year!!! And I'm glad Dad will be here since Toddles doesn't like the rides, he and dad's gfriend can chill while we have fun. Yeehaw!
That's what the hap is with me.
9.19.2007
Holy smokes batman!
I'm trying to keep myself really busy right now because I am trying to quit smoking (sshh! no one knows) and I'm having a bad craving right now.
I was just peeking at the calendar and realized that September has already flown by.
402 days until our wedding. Holy shit. Two months have already gone by. That means I've got roughly 13 months to get this all figured out. Any good advice out there? I know I've got some readers that have done this before... In all reality, I think it's going to go a lot more smoothly than I expected. I have a dress appointment tomorrow. Tomorrow night I'm meeting with his 'rents to talk about getting the deposit made on the venue. My dad will be here next weekend and I'd like to take him with me to see the place and to meet with the photographer so we can get that deposit made. Big stuff first.
I ordered my first sample invitation and I've already decided that I will make my own. I cannot believe the prices of some of them! No wonder weddings cost $28K - if I spent $4 on each invite that's almost a grand alone. My notebook is filling up with centerpieces and bridesmaid gowns and cakes. It's all very exciting! I cannot believe I get to try on wedding dresses - FINALLY!
Okay, so - got that out of my system.
Did you know that Autumn is almost here? It's a wonderful 77* here today and I am lovin every second of it. I'm making cranberry pumpkin bread tonight just to make my house smell good. I'm cheating and using a boxed mix but it looks wonderful, as long as I don't screw it up too badly!
Wish me luck on the non-smoking thing! It's been 36 hours. Go me!
I was just peeking at the calendar and realized that September has already flown by.
402 days until our wedding. Holy shit. Two months have already gone by. That means I've got roughly 13 months to get this all figured out. Any good advice out there? I know I've got some readers that have done this before... In all reality, I think it's going to go a lot more smoothly than I expected. I have a dress appointment tomorrow. Tomorrow night I'm meeting with his 'rents to talk about getting the deposit made on the venue. My dad will be here next weekend and I'd like to take him with me to see the place and to meet with the photographer so we can get that deposit made. Big stuff first.
I ordered my first sample invitation and I've already decided that I will make my own. I cannot believe the prices of some of them! No wonder weddings cost $28K - if I spent $4 on each invite that's almost a grand alone. My notebook is filling up with centerpieces and bridesmaid gowns and cakes. It's all very exciting! I cannot believe I get to try on wedding dresses - FINALLY!
Okay, so - got that out of my system.
Did you know that Autumn is almost here? It's a wonderful 77* here today and I am lovin every second of it. I'm making cranberry pumpkin bread tonight just to make my house smell good. I'm cheating and using a boxed mix but it looks wonderful, as long as I don't screw it up too badly!
Wish me luck on the non-smoking thing! It's been 36 hours. Go me!
9.13.2007
chili cheese dip
Forgot to post that dip recipe - here it is! It's great for football season!
Chili Cheese Dip
4 oz. plain cream cheese
8 oz. chive & onion cream cheese
15 oz. can of chili w/ beans
1/2 C shredded cheddar
chili powder or cayenne to taste
Mix it all together in a saucepan and heat until melted. I served mine with Scoops and it was wonderful! It was like a cheesy coney without the weiner. And bread.
Chili Cheese Dip
4 oz. plain cream cheese
8 oz. chive & onion cream cheese
15 oz. can of chili w/ beans
1/2 C shredded cheddar
chili powder or cayenne to taste
Mix it all together in a saucepan and heat until melted. I served mine with Scoops and it was wonderful! It was like a cheesy coney without the weiner. And bread.
busy girl
What is it about the end of summer that keeps me so busy? It's been hectic and I'm ready for a break!
Tuesday was Bunco night, we had a ton of fun. I finally got to show all the ladies my ring. I had to skip last month because of our vacations. I made a really yummy dip (recipe to follow) and had a good time.
Wednesday my grandparents were in town and staying the night with me. We had dinner with my aunt at Red Robin, where I accidentally tossed my whole basket of fries on me and the floor. Yay Tara! We went out for drinks afterwards (I have such a cool family!) and hung out, not too late though. It was fab because I never get to spend that kind of time with that set of g'rents. We went home and my phone rang all night because two of my (stupidish) friends got pulled over and one went to jail. Everyone expected me to bail him out but I stayed in bed, I had company after all. I think that's why I'm so tired today, between Pedroski and the phoneski I didn't sleep much at all.
Today, I should have napped at lunch but I didn't. I ventured out to a new place by work that I keep hearing about on the radio. It was Helen of Troy - this little Mediterranean dojo where the old Weber's was on Lewis. It was good. The peeps were nice. I had my first falafel and some yum-o fries. I can't wait to go back and try the hummus and tabbouleh, I can totally make a meal out of that. It was good though. I know I'm going to get 80% more tired because I had fried goodness for lunch.
I am going home and vegging out tonight, my guests are gone and I have a clean house. I don't have any plans except a date with me and Big Brother 8.
This weekend I'm doing the Race for the Cure... I am really excited about it!!! My first marathon of any kind and I have met my goal of raising $200. I'll let you know how that goes.
I'm going to pretend like I'm working now, too bad I don't have long hair anymore. I would so make a hair curtain and doze at my desk...
Happy Turday...
Tuesday was Bunco night, we had a ton of fun. I finally got to show all the ladies my ring. I had to skip last month because of our vacations. I made a really yummy dip (recipe to follow) and had a good time.
Wednesday my grandparents were in town and staying the night with me. We had dinner with my aunt at Red Robin, where I accidentally tossed my whole basket of fries on me and the floor. Yay Tara! We went out for drinks afterwards (I have such a cool family!) and hung out, not too late though. It was fab because I never get to spend that kind of time with that set of g'rents. We went home and my phone rang all night because two of my (stupidish) friends got pulled over and one went to jail. Everyone expected me to bail him out but I stayed in bed, I had company after all. I think that's why I'm so tired today, between Pedroski and the phoneski I didn't sleep much at all.
Today, I should have napped at lunch but I didn't. I ventured out to a new place by work that I keep hearing about on the radio. It was Helen of Troy - this little Mediterranean dojo where the old Weber's was on Lewis. It was good. The peeps were nice. I had my first falafel and some yum-o fries. I can't wait to go back and try the hummus and tabbouleh, I can totally make a meal out of that. It was good though. I know I'm going to get 80% more tired because I had fried goodness for lunch.
I am going home and vegging out tonight, my guests are gone and I have a clean house. I don't have any plans except a date with me and Big Brother 8.
This weekend I'm doing the Race for the Cure... I am really excited about it!!! My first marathon of any kind and I have met my goal of raising $200. I'll let you know how that goes.
I'm going to pretend like I'm working now, too bad I don't have long hair anymore. I would so make a hair curtain and doze at my desk...
Happy Turday...
9.07.2007
friday fun #10
Today's theme is alcohol... Yay! I took it from a myspace thangy.
1.First time you ever drank?
Probably around 14.
2. More of a beer or liquor person?
I like to mix it up!
3. What type of drunk are you?
Funny and happy most of the time.
4. Favorite Mixed Drink?
Crown and diet.
5. Favorite Beer?
Chimay blue label.
6. Favorite Shot:
Royal peach or ass in the grass.
7. Top 5 Favorite beers (if applicable):
*Miller Lite
*Boulevard Wheat
*Chimay
*Killians
*Harp
8. More of a Bar or Club person:
bar
9. Alcohol you absolutely despise:
Not much of it.
10. Ever bought a stranger a drink:
Yes.
11. Been thrown out of a bar/club for fighting?
Maybe.
12. Ever make out with someone in front of a cheering crowd?
Not in a really, really long time.
13. Ever buy a round for random people:
Sometimes, when the shots are cheap!
14. Best band you've seen while drinking:
Jamie Liddell and Beck last summer.
15. Ever danced on the bar/stage:
Oh yeah!
16. Best town/area to drink in??
Not really sure, aren't most of them good?
17. Do you forget a lot of what happens during a night of hard drinking?
Sometimes...
18. Ever been drunk around your parents?
Yepper.
19. Ever pissed yourself from drinking too much?
Unfortunately.
20. What is the most shots you have had in one night?
We lost count at 18 on my 21st bday...
21. Ever drank absinthe?
Nope.
22. What gets you into trouble when you're drunk?
Arguing.
24. Can you drink your friends under the table?
No way, they are all lushes!
25. Who is your favorite person to be DRUNK with?
My Toddles!!!
1.First time you ever drank?
Probably around 14.
2. More of a beer or liquor person?
I like to mix it up!
3. What type of drunk are you?
Funny and happy most of the time.
4. Favorite Mixed Drink?
Crown and diet.
5. Favorite Beer?
Chimay blue label.
6. Favorite Shot:
Royal peach or ass in the grass.
7. Top 5 Favorite beers (if applicable):
*Miller Lite
*Boulevard Wheat
*Chimay
*Killians
*Harp
8. More of a Bar or Club person:
bar
9. Alcohol you absolutely despise:
Not much of it.
10. Ever bought a stranger a drink:
Yes.
11. Been thrown out of a bar/club for fighting?
Maybe.
12. Ever make out with someone in front of a cheering crowd?
Not in a really, really long time.
13. Ever buy a round for random people:
Sometimes, when the shots are cheap!
14. Best band you've seen while drinking:
Jamie Liddell and Beck last summer.
15. Ever danced on the bar/stage:
Oh yeah!
16. Best town/area to drink in??
Not really sure, aren't most of them good?
17. Do you forget a lot of what happens during a night of hard drinking?
Sometimes...
18. Ever been drunk around your parents?
Yepper.
19. Ever pissed yourself from drinking too much?
Unfortunately.
20. What is the most shots you have had in one night?
We lost count at 18 on my 21st bday...
21. Ever drank absinthe?
Nope.
22. What gets you into trouble when you're drunk?
Arguing.
24. Can you drink your friends under the table?
No way, they are all lushes!
25. Who is your favorite person to be DRUNK with?
My Toddles!!!
9.05.2007
case of the... wednesdays?
It's been raining for a couple of days again. It's a nice break from the intense heat we've had lately. We had a decent weekend. The fiance and I were kind of "off", everyone goes through that stuff. I talked to my dad and he and his ladyfriend were "off" too. Maybe the moon was in a bad lunar phase or something. I've realized how quickly wedding planning can take over a girl's head. It's all I think about and the event is 14 months away. I've got to stop and enjoy being engaged for a few more months before I really have to jump in the planning. So this is the last I'm going to talk about "the wedding" this week. For Toddles' sake and my own...
Peace out, I'm off to take a nap. The bossman is letting us go early and it's poker night so I've got to squeeze some good rain sleeps in real quick.
Peace out, I'm off to take a nap. The bossman is letting us go early and it's poker night so I've got to squeeze some good rain sleeps in real quick.
8.31.2007
friday fun #9
From Friday's Feast...
Appetizer
Who is the easiest person for you to talk to? Hmm... Probably my dad. A lot of people around me are not good listeners. Love 'em anyway!
Soup
If you could live in any ancient city during the height of the quality of its society and culture, which one would you choose? Tulsa! I would love to have lived here in the oil days and be married to a loaded oil barron.
Salad
What is the most exciting event you’ve ever witnessed? Oh gosh... That's a hard one. I seriously cannot think of anything.
Main Course
If you were a celebrity, what would you do for a publicity stunt? Show my crotch... Just kidding. I'd adopt lots and lots of kids.
Dessert
What do you consider the ideal age to have a first child? 25 to 30. Any younger than that and you don't have the patience or tolerance for babies.
8.28.2007
lazybones
I haven't been very creative lately, so I've been neglecting my poor blog.
I have been reading a lot, I mean - when I start, I cannot stop. It's nice to go home, crack open some wine, settle on the couch with Mr. Pedro and read the night away. I've been using big words lately because my mind is expanding from all the literature I've processed. hehe
In the past six weeks I've read these books (and went on two trips!):
Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides - very good book, kind of a hard read because it skips around but I really enjoyed it.
The Bitch in The House by Cathi Hanauer - It's a collaboration of stories by 26 different women about dating, sex, motherhood, and marriage. I'm totally buying it for my girlfriends for Christmas, it was great.
Flush, Sick Puppy, and Striptease by Carl Hiassen - he's a great writer, lots of humor.
I'm Not Julia Roberts by Laura Ruby - didn't know it was about stepmoms, didn't really care for it because I couldn't relate.
The Little House by Philippa Gregory - cute, surprising story which I really enjoyed.
Summer Sisters by Judy Blume - always a great author!
I'm also currently reading Sweet Ruin by Cathi Hanauer and Rant by Chuck Palahniuk and listening to the Can You Keep a Secret? by Sophie Kinsella podcast. Go me!!! Who needs TV and cable and movies when you can read a book!?!?!?!!?!
Anyone got more suggestions for me?
I have been reading a lot, I mean - when I start, I cannot stop. It's nice to go home, crack open some wine, settle on the couch with Mr. Pedro and read the night away. I've been using big words lately because my mind is expanding from all the literature I've processed. hehe
In the past six weeks I've read these books (and went on two trips!):
Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides - very good book, kind of a hard read because it skips around but I really enjoyed it.
The Bitch in The House by Cathi Hanauer - It's a collaboration of stories by 26 different women about dating, sex, motherhood, and marriage. I'm totally buying it for my girlfriends for Christmas, it was great.
Flush, Sick Puppy, and Striptease by Carl Hiassen - he's a great writer, lots of humor.
I'm Not Julia Roberts by Laura Ruby - didn't know it was about stepmoms, didn't really care for it because I couldn't relate.
The Little House by Philippa Gregory - cute, surprising story which I really enjoyed.
Summer Sisters by Judy Blume - always a great author!
I'm also currently reading Sweet Ruin by Cathi Hanauer and Rant by Chuck Palahniuk and listening to the Can You Keep a Secret? by Sophie Kinsella podcast. Go me!!! Who needs TV and cable and movies when you can read a book!?!?!?!!?!
Anyone got more suggestions for me?
8.24.2007
friday fun #8
Hi readers! I've been a total slacker but I've been trying to get caught up from missing so much at work from my vacations. Enjoy today's Friday Fun - I forgot to link back to it... Oops. Have a spectacular weekend!
1. Favorite pastry? Mmmm... I'd have to say cream cheese danishes or maple donuts. Those count right?
2. How do you like to waste time? Reading, I've become a total bookworm as of late.
3. How would you describe your complexion? Clear 3 weeks out of the month, then I get a monster growth.
4. What do you hang on to that you should really get rid of? Clothes that don't fit anymore. Like I'm really going to be a size 7 ever again...
5. What is the last thing that made you hurt? Leaving my darling Toddles at the airport last Saturday. I cried like a baby.
1. Favorite pastry? Mmmm... I'd have to say cream cheese danishes or maple donuts. Those count right?
2. How do you like to waste time? Reading, I've become a total bookworm as of late.
3. How would you describe your complexion? Clear 3 weeks out of the month, then I get a monster growth.
4. What do you hang on to that you should really get rid of? Clothes that don't fit anymore. Like I'm really going to be a size 7 ever again...
5. What is the last thing that made you hurt? Leaving my darling Toddles at the airport last Saturday. I cried like a baby.
8.21.2007
Montana dreams...
Hey all! We got back from Montana on Saturday. It was the most amazing trip I think either of us have ever been on. We did so many different things that were extraordinary - I'll never forget this experience! Who would have ever thought that I'd love fly fishing and that both of us would get to drive a H1 Hummer? We were so fortunate to have won this trip. I know I shouldn't, but I love Phillip Morris. They got me. : )
Here's a rundown of each day...
The pictures don't do it justice! I cannot wait to go back to MT, it was absolutely amazing!!!
Here's a rundown of each day...
Day 1 - Arrival; Todd almost missed his connection to Bozeman from St. Louis, NWA at Minneapolis really sucks. We made it to our gate on time and hoped on the plane. When we got to the airport in Bozeman, there were all kinds of people from the ranch, greeting us, getting forms, etc. They fed us and put us on a bus about an hour out of Bozeman. We got to the ranch found our room quickly. Our bed was covered with presents and we had a really great room with a sitting area, claw foot tub, thunder jug toilet, and a comfy king sized bed. We had a beautiful front porch with two huge rocking chairs that overlooked the town.
We roamed around the town reminiscent of the Old West for awhile. They had happy hour and then were fed. We had BBQ ribs, chicken, mac & cheese, two different kinds of salad, and plenty of cocktails. My dear T was kind enough to de-bone the BBQ for me, what a guy! After dinner, we went to our room to freshen up and headed back tot the Saloon for drinks. We met fun people, I got a chair massage, and we kept drinking - of course we closed the Saloon down and headed to bed....
We roamed around the town reminiscent of the Old West for awhile. They had happy hour and then were fed. We had BBQ ribs, chicken, mac & cheese, two different kinds of salad, and plenty of cocktails. My dear T was kind enough to de-bone the BBQ for me, what a guy! After dinner, we went to our room to freshen up and headed back tot the Saloon for drinks. We met fun people, I got a chair massage, and we kept drinking - of course we closed the Saloon down and headed to bed....
Day 2 - Got up super early! We had fly fishing scheduled early that morning so we grabbed a quick breakfast in the Saloon. The morning was so beautiful! We slapped our waders on and learned how to cast. I caught on immediately while Toddles was having some trouble. He ended up catching a cut-throat trout, while I only got a nibble. I'm in love with fly fishing...
We had some extra time between activities so Todd signed up for mountain biking and I went off for a scenic horse ride. It was beautiful but the nearby fires made everything a little smoky. We got back and had time for a quick nap and then I was scheduled for a massage. That was wonderful... I found the only room in town with an AC! After my massage it was time for off-roading in the hummers. They split us up so that there was no backseat driving! It was sooo much fun! We went down hills that you couldn't see the bottom of, had 3 wheels on the ground, and took it to a 30* angle. It was a blast! We got back to town that evening for more happy hour and entertainment from Cowboy Cal. We got a group picture with our cowboys hats on, looking pretty cool!
That night was more great food and drinks and meeting lots of fun people. This time we ate in the Livery and had prime rib with roasted red pepper sauce, grilled shrimp, pheasant with grain mustard, rice, veggies, and more great salad. The prime rib was awesome and I had been craving it since I heard it was for dinner. We got to play poker, have lots more drinks, and really enjoy the cool mountain evening. I had to coax Todd to bed early, we had another big day scheduled!
We had some extra time between activities so Todd signed up for mountain biking and I went off for a scenic horse ride. It was beautiful but the nearby fires made everything a little smoky. We got back and had time for a quick nap and then I was scheduled for a massage. That was wonderful... I found the only room in town with an AC! After my massage it was time for off-roading in the hummers. They split us up so that there was no backseat driving! It was sooo much fun! We went down hills that you couldn't see the bottom of, had 3 wheels on the ground, and took it to a 30* angle. It was a blast! We got back to town that evening for more happy hour and entertainment from Cowboy Cal. We got a group picture with our cowboys hats on, looking pretty cool!
That night was more great food and drinks and meeting lots of fun people. This time we ate in the Livery and had prime rib with roasted red pepper sauce, grilled shrimp, pheasant with grain mustard, rice, veggies, and more great salad. The prime rib was awesome and I had been craving it since I heard it was for dinner. We got to play poker, have lots more drinks, and really enjoy the cool mountain evening. I had to coax Todd to bed early, we had another big day scheduled!
Day 3 - We were scheduled to do the Yellowstone day trip. We loaded up early, grabbed another great breakfast and boarded the bus for the trip 80 miles to Wyoming. The weather wasn't really on our side this day, it was a little chilly - but like they say about Oklahoma, just wait, it'll change. We explored Yellowstone Park, we saw travertine terraces made from hot springs, sinkholes, and some really beautiful mountains. It sprinkled on us all day and really started raining when we went to go rafting on the Yellowstone River. There was one good section that was rapids, the rest was pretty much like the Illinois River here in Oklahoma. It was freezing! Todd was a great captain for our raft and I think only one person fell out of the 5 different boats. The moment we got off the river the rain let up and the sun poured down. (Go figure) Todd saw 2 moose on the way home, I was snoozing...
We headed back to the ranch for more entertainment and food, this time at the pavillion on the lake. We tried rattlesnake and bison sausage, it was really tasty! For dinner we had NY strip and horseradish crusted salmon, more salad, and a squash medley. The desserts each night were tasty too! They led us all into the livery and had a little show for us, the staff did some line dances and other stuff. We signed up for a poker tournament that night, we didn't do so hot. Cowboy Cal tried to teach us how to rope, it was a little difficult for me... Big surprise! The drinks kept coming and everyone was having a blast, after being together for a few days we had made some really fun friends.
We headed back to the ranch for more entertainment and food, this time at the pavillion on the lake. We tried rattlesnake and bison sausage, it was really tasty! For dinner we had NY strip and horseradish crusted salmon, more salad, and a squash medley. The desserts each night were tasty too! They led us all into the livery and had a little show for us, the staff did some line dances and other stuff. We signed up for a poker tournament that night, we didn't do so hot. Cowboy Cal tried to teach us how to rope, it was a little difficult for me... Big surprise! The drinks kept coming and everyone was having a blast, after being together for a few days we had made some really fun friends.
Day 4 - Time to go home. Everyone was really sad to get on the buses to head out. We boarded up at 10 a.m. Todd was supposed to be home by 9:00 that evening but had a rough flight and didn't make it til much later. I too had a horrible day of travel, I didn't arrive home until after 1 a.m. because of the rain in Minneapolis.
The pictures don't do it justice! I cannot wait to go back to MT, it was absolutely amazing!!!
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