I think I'm going to start charging $15 a set! Ha! I think for me to have done them myself, they turned out pretty damn good!!
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Showing posts with label Fun. Show all posts
Thursday, September 16, 2010
How I got ready for the game
Friday, February 12, 2010
Snow Angels
It's snowing outside.
I live in Alabama. That means the entire state's been shut down for flurries.
I will admit though, there is a lot of snow coming down. It's just not sticking very well. It will probably be something of more concern once the roads start to freeze over tonight. That will be great for me seeing as work hasn't notified me of ANY weather plans. Love corporate America.
It's actually kind of nice to wake up and have a lazy day, listening to all the neighbors waking up and playing in the snow. There are sounds of spontaneously laughter and splatters of snow on nylon jackets outside my window. Don't have too much fun out there, guys! This morning, it was as quiet as a mouse outside. Not a peep. The snow was resting gently and collecting slowly in the grass. It would fall in the most lazy of ways to the ground, hypnotizing me as I sipped my coffee.
I feel like a bum. I haven't accomplished much with this time. However, I've actually done a lot. Oxymoron of the day. Just finishing up last minute Valentine's and playing with new software to pass the time. I'm not going anywhere if I don't have to today. It's too cold, it's too wet, and I'm comfortable right where I am.
I'm hoping I don't get snowed in this Valentine's Day weekend. I'm very excited and curious about my Valentine's gift...my curiosity is quite piqued. All I have is a riddle. I like surprises. Always making me think. If you surprise me before I figure this out, you're good. Not many people surprise me - you know why. I don't want anything to spoil tomorrow. He had so much excitement in his eyes when he was teasing me with our mystery plans. I'm excited to find out! I'll just be happy to get to spend some uninterrupted time with him - that time that seems to tick so slowly when we're together and yet I still hate it when it comes to an end.
Then Sunday, I'm going home for the day. I get to see the two other young men in my life and give them their Valentine's from their favorite Aunt.
See, this stupid snow, while peaceful today, messes up a lot of my plans!
Go away, Snow!!
I live in Alabama. That means the entire state's been shut down for flurries.
I will admit though, there is a lot of snow coming down. It's just not sticking very well. It will probably be something of more concern once the roads start to freeze over tonight. That will be great for me seeing as work hasn't notified me of ANY weather plans. Love corporate America.
It's actually kind of nice to wake up and have a lazy day, listening to all the neighbors waking up and playing in the snow. There are sounds of spontaneously laughter and splatters of snow on nylon jackets outside my window. Don't have too much fun out there, guys! This morning, it was as quiet as a mouse outside. Not a peep. The snow was resting gently and collecting slowly in the grass. It would fall in the most lazy of ways to the ground, hypnotizing me as I sipped my coffee.
I feel like a bum. I haven't accomplished much with this time. However, I've actually done a lot. Oxymoron of the day. Just finishing up last minute Valentine's and playing with new software to pass the time. I'm not going anywhere if I don't have to today. It's too cold, it's too wet, and I'm comfortable right where I am.
I'm hoping I don't get snowed in this Valentine's Day weekend. I'm very excited and curious about my Valentine's gift...my curiosity is quite piqued. All I have is a riddle. I like surprises. Always making me think. If you surprise me before I figure this out, you're good. Not many people surprise me - you know why. I don't want anything to spoil tomorrow. He had so much excitement in his eyes when he was teasing me with our mystery plans. I'm excited to find out! I'll just be happy to get to spend some uninterrupted time with him - that time that seems to tick so slowly when we're together and yet I still hate it when it comes to an end.
Then Sunday, I'm going home for the day. I get to see the two other young men in my life and give them their Valentine's from their favorite Aunt.
See, this stupid snow, while peaceful today, messes up a lot of my plans!
Go away, Snow!!
Monday, July 6, 2009
Fireworks
What a crazy week and weekend it's been!! Hope everyone had a great fourth! Mine was spent on the lake with all of my friends and their children - food and beer included. It was awesome! Until I lost my house keys!! That didn't ruin my weekend, though! The fireworks were great, the water was awesome and I had a blast! Thanks to Dee Ann for having us all over!!
Met a couple of potential roommates as well this weekend. Oh the decisions I will have to make -- but more on that later!!
I have come to a conclusion that I need a list! I have attracted too many weirdos. I'm just a magnet for them. So I'm going to make a list - a big, long, picky list of requirements that a guy has to meet before I can go out on a date with him. Certainly that should nip some of this in the bud!!
Met a couple of potential roommates as well this weekend. Oh the decisions I will have to make -- but more on that later!!
I have come to a conclusion that I need a list! I have attracted too many weirdos. I'm just a magnet for them. So I'm going to make a list - a big, long, picky list of requirements that a guy has to meet before I can go out on a date with him. Certainly that should nip some of this in the bud!!
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
The one where he got my number
I've been wanting to write this one for awhile.
Several weeks back, my friends threw me a "Freedom Party," for lack of a better term.
I had just found out that my divorce was final and was ex tactic! Free! Free!! Free!!! After several months of unending headaches, I finally was divorced. So we celebrated at a local bar in town where a band was playing.
The band, who is coming to town again soon and I can't wait to go see again, found out that I was newly single. At the same time, in the bar with us was a bachelorette party. Now, this is the part of the evening that, yes, is a bit groggy. A bit, a bit.
I was dressed in a black shirt and tight jeans. The stress I've been through has done wonders for the body, I tell you! My friend, who threw this party for me, was wearing nothing but a bra/vest type deal and even tighter jeans. Hate her...she pulled it off!!! Up on the stage we're pulled, shots being passed around everywhere.
I look over to my right and on stage with me is this poor, pitiful looking bride. I wanted to slap sense into her like someone should have done to me. My friend grabbed the microphone, screamed, "DON'T DO IT!" as the innocent was being introduced. She looked so happy; taking advantage of the last thread of wild in her. The crowd gave a clap while she raised her drink and spun around, holding the clumsy veil on her head.
I thought, "You look like you're about to be sacrificed." Meanwhile, I heard my name called.
"And this girl, ladies and gentlemen, very big night for her. While the other girl is getting married next week, Stephanie, is celebrating her divorce!!!" The next thing I know, the room is going A.P.E.S.H.I.T!!!! More drinks are being passed around, someone is dancing with me onstage, I'm getting high fives and congratulations...
It was crazy!!
Finally, I get back to my table after the journey of high fives and shots. How I hadn't fallen in my high heels is beyond me.
About that time, a very tall guy comes our way. I knew for certain he headed for my friend. I brushed him off until he sat next to me and leaned in.
"Crazy night, huh?"
"Yeah," I was pretty shy about meeting new people. Give me a break. It'd been a few months but meeting people in a bar was definitely not on my top ten things to do. "It's good to get out and have some fun, tho!!"
He had on a ball cap and a pressed polo shirt. His crooked little smile made his eyes sparkle a bit. But it was very dark, making out his face again would be difficult. I looked down and started playing with my phone.
"Hey, I like that phone!" He pointed to my toy. "Can I see it a sec?"
"Uh, sure?"
"So, are you from here?"
"Not originally."
He looked up from my phone a moment, "You don't sound southern."
"Well, I am...just not good with the accent!" I laughed. Sometimes I tend to sound a bit Yankee. I get made fun of for it, too.
"Well, I just put my number in your phone. Text me sometime!"
What the hell?!
Several weeks back, my friends threw me a "Freedom Party," for lack of a better term.
I had just found out that my divorce was final and was ex tactic! Free! Free!! Free!!! After several months of unending headaches, I finally was divorced. So we celebrated at a local bar in town where a band was playing.
The band, who is coming to town again soon and I can't wait to go see again, found out that I was newly single. At the same time, in the bar with us was a bachelorette party. Now, this is the part of the evening that, yes, is a bit groggy. A bit, a bit.
I was dressed in a black shirt and tight jeans. The stress I've been through has done wonders for the body, I tell you! My friend, who threw this party for me, was wearing nothing but a bra/vest type deal and even tighter jeans. Hate her...she pulled it off!!! Up on the stage we're pulled, shots being passed around everywhere.
I look over to my right and on stage with me is this poor, pitiful looking bride. I wanted to slap sense into her like someone should have done to me. My friend grabbed the microphone, screamed, "DON'T DO IT!" as the innocent was being introduced. She looked so happy; taking advantage of the last thread of wild in her. The crowd gave a clap while she raised her drink and spun around, holding the clumsy veil on her head.
I thought, "You look like you're about to be sacrificed." Meanwhile, I heard my name called.
"And this girl, ladies and gentlemen, very big night for her. While the other girl is getting married next week, Stephanie, is celebrating her divorce!!!" The next thing I know, the room is going A.P.E.S.H.I.T!!!! More drinks are being passed around, someone is dancing with me onstage, I'm getting high fives and congratulations...
It was crazy!!
Finally, I get back to my table after the journey of high fives and shots. How I hadn't fallen in my high heels is beyond me.
About that time, a very tall guy comes our way. I knew for certain he headed for my friend. I brushed him off until he sat next to me and leaned in.
"Crazy night, huh?"
"Yeah," I was pretty shy about meeting new people. Give me a break. It'd been a few months but meeting people in a bar was definitely not on my top ten things to do. "It's good to get out and have some fun, tho!!"
He had on a ball cap and a pressed polo shirt. His crooked little smile made his eyes sparkle a bit. But it was very dark, making out his face again would be difficult. I looked down and started playing with my phone.
"Hey, I like that phone!" He pointed to my toy. "Can I see it a sec?"
"Uh, sure?"
"So, are you from here?"
"Not originally."
He looked up from my phone a moment, "You don't sound southern."
"Well, I am...just not good with the accent!" I laughed. Sometimes I tend to sound a bit Yankee. I get made fun of for it, too.
"Well, I just put my number in your phone. Text me sometime!"
What the hell?!
Saturday, June 6, 2009
I have Foot-in-Mouth Syndrome
This week has been filled with nothing but awkward moments. Two in particular that left the room filled with that silent moment where everyone was looking at the elephant in the room.
Recently, about once a week, I've been meeting my friend Heather for coffee. I love Heather. She is one of the sweetest, most genuine people in the world. She's probably the best friend a person could have! During one of our weekly coffee jaunts, she mentioned her study group was starting a movie study. It would begin Tuesday and the girls would watch Fried Green Tomatoes. I love that movie! Bud-dyyyy!!! Can't watch it and not cry.
Tuesday, she picks me up and we go to her friends house. We were early (yes, it is in writing that I was early somewhere) and one other woman came in shortly after us.
I didn't pay her much attention, other than our hairstyles were quite similar. Lots of waves, shoulder length and hers was red. She was older than me and had a welcoming face.
"Stephanie, this is Kristen, she's my attorney," Heather introduced.
Bell is ringing.
"Hi, it's nice to meet you. What's your firm?"
"Kristen Love," she answered. DING DING DING DING
Stephanie, don't say what you're about to say!! "I thought you looked familiar! You're one of the first attorneys I visited when I was getting my divorce!"
Doh!!!
Last night capped my "Insert Foot Here" moments when an old co-worker came into town for a visit.
Not having seen my friend in months, I really wanted to go out with everyone to go get a drink and catch up. At some point, we landed at The Booth, where an acquaintance was having her birthday party. I don't know her very well, I used to work with her late brother. However, I did frequent her salon to get my hair done, and that's where I was introduced to one of my favorite hairstylists ever.
If you're not a girl, you don't understand. Let me give you an idea. Hair is expensive. Thick hair like mine is even more expensive to cut and color. I don't go often and am always looking for someone who can do a good job for less than $50. It's very difficult to find. Until I met Jennifer who does an awesome job and under $50! She rocks! I also liken it breaking up with someone when I leave a good hair stylist. I didn't tell Rachel I wasn't going to see her anymore.
Whilst sipping my beer, I looked over my shoulder, and hear, "Why did you stop seeing me?!!!"
Shit! "I was broke?"
Recently, about once a week, I've been meeting my friend Heather for coffee. I love Heather. She is one of the sweetest, most genuine people in the world. She's probably the best friend a person could have! During one of our weekly coffee jaunts, she mentioned her study group was starting a movie study. It would begin Tuesday and the girls would watch Fried Green Tomatoes. I love that movie! Bud-dyyyy!!! Can't watch it and not cry.
Tuesday, she picks me up and we go to her friends house. We were early (yes, it is in writing that I was early somewhere) and one other woman came in shortly after us.
I didn't pay her much attention, other than our hairstyles were quite similar. Lots of waves, shoulder length and hers was red. She was older than me and had a welcoming face.
"Stephanie, this is Kristen, she's my attorney," Heather introduced.
Bell is ringing.
"Hi, it's nice to meet you. What's your firm?"
"Kristen Love," she answered. DING DING DING DING
Stephanie, don't say what you're about to say!! "I thought you looked familiar! You're one of the first attorneys I visited when I was getting my divorce!"
Doh!!!
Last night capped my "Insert Foot Here" moments when an old co-worker came into town for a visit.
Not having seen my friend in months, I really wanted to go out with everyone to go get a drink and catch up. At some point, we landed at The Booth, where an acquaintance was having her birthday party. I don't know her very well, I used to work with her late brother. However, I did frequent her salon to get my hair done, and that's where I was introduced to one of my favorite hairstylists ever.
If you're not a girl, you don't understand. Let me give you an idea. Hair is expensive. Thick hair like mine is even more expensive to cut and color. I don't go often and am always looking for someone who can do a good job for less than $50. It's very difficult to find. Until I met Jennifer who does an awesome job and under $50! She rocks! I also liken it breaking up with someone when I leave a good hair stylist. I didn't tell Rachel I wasn't going to see her anymore.
Whilst sipping my beer, I looked over my shoulder, and hear, "Why did you stop seeing me?!!!"
Shit! "I was broke?"
Sunday, April 5, 2009
Who says safety has to be an issue!!
Did you know the Blue Angels were in town? If you live in Alabama and didn't know that, welcome back from under that rock you've been living underneath. It has been a very fun week in Tuscaloosa! Always something flying over!
Except for the Blue Angels...
I've been teased all week long. You can hear them, but where I work, you can' see them! So many of my friends send me texts:
Another friend of mine from work went on Saturday, too. It was a beautiful day yesterday! The sun was out, not a cloud in the sky, you could hear the planes, people were everywhere in Tuscaloosa. My friend correctly predicted this would happen. When James Spann says "storms" in the forecast, people duck and run. Storms are in the forecast for today...
So while my friend was hanging out at the airport, grilling out, drinking a beer at Tuscaloosa's small airport Saturday - on the most beautiful day we've had in weeks - I was working, waiting impatiently for my turn to see the much heard of Blue Angels!
I wake up this morning, fix my coffee, sit down with dog, turn on the computer and enjoy the silent hum it makes while it boots. Then, a familiar sound of thunder starts to rumble. Are the planes already coming in? It's a little early... Then a huge flash of light, a loud clap of thunder and the April showers start.
I can't listen to the Blue Angels all week and NOT see them.
Gates open in one hour and 39 minutes. It's not raining near like it was earlier...but given the slight chance that it could continue, I'm going to have to demand that the Blue Angels and all other stunt and show planes fly today. I feel like I'm being teased... Safety? What safety! A little rain never hurt people jumping out of planes with parachutes!!!
Except for the Blue Angels...
I've been teased all week long. You can hear them, but where I work, you can' see them! So many of my friends send me texts:
Friend #1: I just saw the Blue Angels fly over!!
Me: Oh! Awesome! I can hear them, too! Maybe they'll fly over the dealership soon!
Friend #1: Well they scared [Child] to death! They are loud! I didn't know what it was!!
Me: O I hope 2 c them soon!! Tell them to fly over here!
Friend #2: The Blue Angels are practicing over my building!!
Me: Oh neat! Wat r they doin? I'm going 2 c them Sun! Can't wait!
Friend #2: Flying upside down!! You should go Sat! It's going 2 b beautiful!
Me: Can't. Have 2 work. Chance of rain down for Sun, tho.
Friend #2: They are flying so low you can see the pilot! They just waved!
Another friend of mine from work went on Saturday, too. It was a beautiful day yesterday! The sun was out, not a cloud in the sky, you could hear the planes, people were everywhere in Tuscaloosa. My friend correctly predicted this would happen. When James Spann says "storms" in the forecast, people duck and run. Storms are in the forecast for today...
So while my friend was hanging out at the airport, grilling out, drinking a beer at Tuscaloosa's small airport Saturday - on the most beautiful day we've had in weeks - I was working, waiting impatiently for my turn to see the much heard of Blue Angels!
I wake up this morning, fix my coffee, sit down with dog, turn on the computer and enjoy the silent hum it makes while it boots. Then, a familiar sound of thunder starts to rumble. Are the planes already coming in? It's a little early... Then a huge flash of light, a loud clap of thunder and the April showers start.
I can't listen to the Blue Angels all week and NOT see them.
Gates open in one hour and 39 minutes. It's not raining near like it was earlier...but given the slight chance that it could continue, I'm going to have to demand that the Blue Angels and all other stunt and show planes fly today. I feel like I'm being teased... Safety? What safety! A little rain never hurt people jumping out of planes with parachutes!!!
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
How did I do?
So the race was Sunday.
It was awesome! That was one of the best experiences of my life and I will definately be participating in another half, maybe a full marathon, the future!!
My finish time was actually faster than I thought, 2:32:20. In women 25-29, I finished 214, overall I finished 2294 (that's out of 2954 people), I finished 1,040 out of all women and ranked 214 for my first half-marathon.
There were so many people! I don't think I've ever seen that many people before in my life! I was running down one street and watching a herd of people run down another street a few blocks away from me, meanwhile, there is still a huge mass of people behind me! It was I.N.S.A.N.E!!!!
My favorite part was the two women playing "Eye of the Tiger" under the train tracks on there accordian. Oh, and the runner in the too-too. They were great!
It was awesome! That was one of the best experiences of my life and I will definately be participating in another half, maybe a full marathon, the future!!
My finish time was actually faster than I thought, 2:32:20. In women 25-29, I finished 214, overall I finished 2294 (that's out of 2954 people), I finished 1,040 out of all women and ranked 214 for my first half-marathon.
There were so many people! I don't think I've ever seen that many people before in my life! I was running down one street and watching a herd of people run down another street a few blocks away from me, meanwhile, there is still a huge mass of people behind me! It was I.N.S.A.N.E!!!!
My favorite part was the two women playing "Eye of the Tiger" under the train tracks on there accordian. Oh, and the runner in the too-too. They were great!
Friday, February 13, 2009
Rattling Nerves
The race is Sunday! I'm so nervous!
I'm so excited at the same time! I can't believe it's already here!!
I've finished all the training and right now I'm tapering so the only thing I have left to do is run 13.1 miles!
I'm still dealing with some life changing events right now so I can't tell you how good this race has ended up being for me. It's really helped me through a difficult time in my life right now. I really don't care to go into any further detail about my life - eventhough this blog is about my personal life. But believe me, there are some funny stories going on right now that I will be able to laugh about until my sides hurt! I'm just not ready to discuss it, yet, and quite frankly, I'm not sure when I will be ready. Just pray for me! And pray I don't get injured this weekend!
I'm so excited! I hope I don't get stuck behind the balloon lady!
I'm so excited at the same time! I can't believe it's already here!!
I've finished all the training and right now I'm tapering so the only thing I have left to do is run 13.1 miles!
I'm still dealing with some life changing events right now so I can't tell you how good this race has ended up being for me. It's really helped me through a difficult time in my life right now. I really don't care to go into any further detail about my life - eventhough this blog is about my personal life. But believe me, there are some funny stories going on right now that I will be able to laugh about until my sides hurt! I'm just not ready to discuss it, yet, and quite frankly, I'm not sure when I will be ready. Just pray for me! And pray I don't get injured this weekend!
I'm so excited! I hope I don't get stuck behind the balloon lady!
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Pray for me
I am doing something new and different.
Something I have never done before.
I am trying something that means binding of the chest area.
I am going to try Jiu-Jitsu. Oh, yeah, baby! Don't mess with me!
Pray I don't break anything. The race is in less than two weeks! And I have a perpetual foot cramp. I'm getting very nervous! But I'm excited about learning how to kick your ass!!
Something I have never done before.
I am trying something that means binding of the chest area.
I am going to try Jiu-Jitsu. Oh, yeah, baby! Don't mess with me!
Pray I don't break anything. The race is in less than two weeks! And I have a perpetual foot cramp. I'm getting very nervous! But I'm excited about learning how to kick your ass!!
Saturday, January 17, 2009
It's not that I don't care
It's been over a week since my last post. Just so you know, I've not run out of material, I've run out of time!
I am headed to the small town of Cullman here shortly. It will be a great evening. I also have several stories I would love to share with you! One about having 152 different servers when I went to get sushi last night and another about the little girl who repetitively stabbed me with my own pen, even after I broke it. I need to be tested for poisoning!
I'm looking forward to my little excursion. It's more like a mini-break for me; a time for reflection - gag me. All of us need a little escape now and again. I'm just escaping a hundred miles north to a bowling alley to get my ass kicked!
I am headed to the small town of Cullman here shortly. It will be a great evening. I also have several stories I would love to share with you! One about having 152 different servers when I went to get sushi last night and another about the little girl who repetitively stabbed me with my own pen, even after I broke it. I need to be tested for poisoning!
I'm looking forward to my little excursion. It's more like a mini-break for me; a time for reflection - gag me. All of us need a little escape now and again. I'm just escaping a hundred miles north to a bowling alley to get my ass kicked!
Monday, December 29, 2008
See you at the starting line!
I am now officially registered for the Mercedes Half-Marathon on February 15, 2009!
I can't believe how close that is; it's just around the corner! I just hit the halfway mark of my training schedule so it's six weeks till race day! I'm so excited!
Talked to Trey just a minute ago; apparently the cousin is in town tonight and wants to meet for dinner. Now that the holidays are over, I just can't wait to get a side salad and watch them eat steaks!
Don't forget that you can go to these viewing spots (family! friends! hint! hint!).
Oh, and Mum, you're my emergency contact so make sure you turn on your cell!
I can't believe how close that is; it's just around the corner! I just hit the halfway mark of my training schedule so it's six weeks till race day! I'm so excited!
Talked to Trey just a minute ago; apparently the cousin is in town tonight and wants to meet for dinner. Now that the holidays are over, I just can't wait to get a side salad and watch them eat steaks!
Don't forget that you can go to these viewing spots (family! friends! hint! hint!).
America's First Federal Credit Union: 1200 4th Avenue North, 35203
Civil Rights Institute: 520 16th Street North, 35203
McWane Center: 200 19th Street North, 35203
B&A Warehouse: 1531 1st Avenue South, 35233
University of Alabama, Birmingham Arena: 617 13th Street South
Western Supermarket: 2230 Highland Avenue, 35205
Java and Jams: 321 20th Street North, 35203
V. Richards: 3916 Clairmont Avenue, 35222
Caldwell Park: Highland Avenue and NiazumaRushton Park
Avondale Park
Marconi Park
5 Points South district (Starbucks and the Original Pancake House)
Oh, and Mum, you're my emergency contact so make sure you turn on your cell!
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Success is not eating the leftovers
Oh! I am still so full from lunch today! Everything was delicious! Everybody who brought something did a great job! The smoked chicken was e.x.c.e.l.l.e.n.t!!!!!
Unfortunately, not all the Peanut Butter Balls got eaten so I'm taking some home with me. Looking on the bright side of that, there are enough left that I won't have to make another batch for my Mum's Christmas after all. I can just stick these in the freezer and thaw overnight in the refrigerator! Another reason for me not to eat them!
I did get some left over BBQ and some left over smoked chicken to eat. That will be a big help in getting back on the bandwagon. I didn't get any sauce but the chicken didn't need the sauce! It fell right off of the bone! It was perrrrfect! And my dear, sweet husband can have the BBQ; I'll even make him some white BBQ sauce to go with it.
Also, I have some, maybe a serving, of my casserole left. Trey can eat that for lunch one day this week if I can keep him out of the fast food line. Not a lot of people are brave enough to try my cooking and what I can cook is limited. That means Trey's menu from Restaurant Stephanie is limited to about....oh....5 items? Chicken and rice casserole, chicken tacos, pork and rice casserole, ham wraps and...and...um....OK 4 items are on my menu!
Needless to say, he gets a little tired of redundancy and is scared to try my food when I experiment. In my defense, I haven't burnt anything in at least a month and I haven't technically set anything on fire in two years! So I am getting better!!
Just to let you know, I only had one piece of the big "O" cake-- come think of it, I don't think I even ate the whole piece! I'm still stuffed though! What I missed in caloric intake from the cake I made up for with the chicken and rice casserole, hash brown casserole, dip, chips, bite of brownie, bite of peanut butter cake and peanut butter balls. I lost count with the peanut butter balls.
Soooo...I have some running to do Friday...
Unfortunately, not all the Peanut Butter Balls got eaten so I'm taking some home with me. Looking on the bright side of that, there are enough left that I won't have to make another batch for my Mum's Christmas after all. I can just stick these in the freezer and thaw overnight in the refrigerator! Another reason for me not to eat them!
I did get some left over BBQ and some left over smoked chicken to eat. That will be a big help in getting back on the bandwagon. I didn't get any sauce but the chicken didn't need the sauce! It fell right off of the bone! It was perrrrfect! And my dear, sweet husband can have the BBQ; I'll even make him some white BBQ sauce to go with it.
Also, I have some, maybe a serving, of my casserole left. Trey can eat that for lunch one day this week if I can keep him out of the fast food line. Not a lot of people are brave enough to try my cooking and what I can cook is limited. That means Trey's menu from Restaurant Stephanie is limited to about....oh....5 items? Chicken and rice casserole, chicken tacos, pork and rice casserole, ham wraps and...and...um....OK 4 items are on my menu!
Needless to say, he gets a little tired of redundancy and is scared to try my food when I experiment. In my defense, I haven't burnt anything in at least a month and I haven't technically set anything on fire in two years! So I am getting better!!
Just to let you know, I only had one piece of the big "O" cake-- come think of it, I don't think I even ate the whole piece! I'm still stuffed though! What I missed in caloric intake from the cake I made up for with the chicken and rice casserole, hash brown casserole, dip, chips, bite of brownie, bite of peanut butter cake and peanut butter balls. I lost count with the peanut butter balls.
Soooo...I have some running to do Friday...
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
At the end of the day...
All good things must come to an end. That includes my day off. But I can't say that I haven't enjoyed it!
Supper Club tonight was a blast. I'm sure that with all 10 of us ladies there, we had to have been loud enough for all to hear but I hope that we were fun to listen to! I mean, with three pregnant women, six moms, three women who haven't had children yet and one who's not even married, I'm sure there were some great conversations to overhear! I was in such a good mood, I even got Trey a piece of Key Lime pie as a surprise.
Now that I'm home, I'm watching the Biggest Loser Finale and putting the chocolate on the peanut butter balls. Unfortunately Amy hasn't won the money but maybe Phil will...or his wife.
Now here's a recipe for the family:
Peanut Butter Balls
1 1/2 cup Peanut Butter
1/2 stick melted butter
2 cups confectioners sugar (plus extra during rolling the balls)
2 bags chocolate chips
1/4 stick parafin wax
Add the first three ingredients to a bowl and mix well. Pinch off the pieces of the peanut butter mixture and roll into small balls (larger than a marble but smaller than a golf ball). Place on sheet and refridgerate for at least 2 hours.
Melt chocolate with the wax. (I like to double boil it.) Using a toothpick, dip balls into the chocolate. Refridgerate until hard. Serve, Eat and Enjoy!
Mental Health Day
I am so excited today! I have the day off from work! While it doesn't take my mind off of some of the stresses there, it does help me relax in a big way. I already have a packed schedule this evening and work on top of it was pulling me thin. So yesterday, when I asked if I could have the afternoon off a little early, I was very surprised when Clint said, "Just take Tuesday off."
That means I have a whole day to get stuff done today! Here's a little why I was getting stressed about this evening. Every month, my girlfriends and I have our Supper Club. Usually it's the second week of the month but with the holidays and all, it was much easier for all of us to get together the third week of December. We are having an ornament swap and eating dinner at a nice restaurant. We'll catch up with each other, ask how the babies and husbands are and then we'll laugh, cut up, relax and enjoy each others' company with no husbands or children around. I look forward to this every month! Especially since I work around 11 men all day, every day! That's not even counting my husband!
Tomorrow is our Christmas at the dealership. Not that I've been procrastinating at all, I haven't, I just need to get the ingredients to make my dish. I wasn't able to get to the store on Sunday and I have gotten to where I refuse to go to Walmart or Food World by myself at night over here. There was a mugging not too long ago and I don't particularly want to be the next victim. That being said, tonight, I would have to go to the store tonight to get the stuff I need for my dish. That's why I asked Clint if I could leave a little early: I wanted to be able to leave before it was dark, get my ingredients, go to Supper Club and come home to mix it together. Plus, tonight is the Biggest Loser Finale so I didn't want to be up late watching it or make my dish - a Paula Dean dish, no less - while watching people tell me how dishes like mine made the fat! Go Michelle!!
That being said, my schedule today is as follows:
That means I have a whole day to get stuff done today! Here's a little why I was getting stressed about this evening. Every month, my girlfriends and I have our Supper Club. Usually it's the second week of the month but with the holidays and all, it was much easier for all of us to get together the third week of December. We are having an ornament swap and eating dinner at a nice restaurant. We'll catch up with each other, ask how the babies and husbands are and then we'll laugh, cut up, relax and enjoy each others' company with no husbands or children around. I look forward to this every month! Especially since I work around 11 men all day, every day! That's not even counting my husband!
Tomorrow is our Christmas at the dealership. Not that I've been procrastinating at all, I haven't, I just need to get the ingredients to make my dish. I wasn't able to get to the store on Sunday and I have gotten to where I refuse to go to Walmart or Food World by myself at night over here. There was a mugging not too long ago and I don't particularly want to be the next victim. That being said, tonight, I would have to go to the store tonight to get the stuff I need for my dish. That's why I asked Clint if I could leave a little early: I wanted to be able to leave before it was dark, get my ingredients, go to Supper Club and come home to mix it together. Plus, tonight is the Biggest Loser Finale so I didn't want to be up late watching it or make my dish - a Paula Dean dish, no less - while watching people tell me how dishes like mine made the fat! Go Michelle!!
That being said, my schedule today is as follows:
- Call the radio station check
- Eat oatmeal check
- Play on the internet while oatmeal digests checking
- Go run three miles Maybe I'll run outside today, weather permitting...
- Circuit train Or maybe I'll run four miles outside today and say I had a good enough workout
- Eat egg whites Breakfast of champions!
- Grocery Shop Home and Holidays shopping!
- Cook But don't eat!
- Eat chicken and salad lunch of champions...
- Play on the internet some more
- Go to Supper Club
- Watch Michelle win the Biggest Loser! Or Ed - not Heba or Vicky! BTW, I voted for Ed!
Monday, December 15, 2008
@twitter I'm online
I've just recently discovered Twitter. While I don't fully understand the concept of it, I'm sure that I'll understand more if I knew more people on it. It's pretty humorous reading every one's status. I mean EVERYONE who's signed onto this experiment.
It's crazy what you can socially do on the Internet these days! My blackberry is jammed with Facebook, MySpace, Pinstack and Twitter. That's on top of all the RSS readers and web links! I don't play any of the games on my BB because I'm always updating my status! I'm blogging, I'm photoblogging, I'm taking a nap.
Then online you can send a tweet, nudge, poke and, for all I know, a fart to people. We Digg it, Technorati it, post it, blog it, Stumble Upon It, make it Del. icio. us. and Reddit. What the hell are these things?! I am so embarrassed to admit that I can't keep up anymore! Whatever happened to messages? IM's? E-mails? Do remember the days when our parents asked, "What is IM??" "What does POS mean??" "LOL?"
Eventually, because I want to know what these things are, I'll sign up for them and play around. But for the time being, I'm trying to figure out who the hell has time for all this stuff! I barely have time for my two blogs, my job, my husband, my dog and my Wii!!
It's crazy what you can socially do on the Internet these days! My blackberry is jammed with Facebook, MySpace, Pinstack and Twitter. That's on top of all the RSS readers and web links! I don't play any of the games on my BB because I'm always updating my status! I'm blogging, I'm photoblogging, I'm taking a nap.
Then online you can send a tweet, nudge, poke and, for all I know, a fart to people. We Digg it, Technorati it, post it, blog it, Stumble Upon It, make it Del. icio. us. and Reddit. What the hell are these things?! I am so embarrassed to admit that I can't keep up anymore! Whatever happened to messages? IM's? E-mails? Do remember the days when our parents asked, "What is IM??" "What does POS mean??" "LOL?"
Eventually, because I want to know what these things are, I'll sign up for them and play around. But for the time being, I'm trying to figure out who the hell has time for all this stuff! I barely have time for my two blogs, my job, my husband, my dog and my Wii!!
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Date Night
I'm so excited! My husband and I are going out tonight!
Every year in Tuscaloosa, the city holds its annual Christmas Afloat program. It's where people sign up to decorate their boats and parade down the Black Warrior River. Folks from all over the city line up along the riverbanks to watch. We've gone every year we've lived here, I think.
The first year we went, Trey actually judged the boats. It was when he was working for the radio station. We had to meet the other judges at a house boat by the Cypress Inn. A little bit of information about me you might not know: I get motion sick very easily! I wasn't surprised when Murphy's Law kicked in that night and the judges were to sit on top of the house boat and judge the parade...I don't know what was worse. The fact that it was absolutely cold outside or the fact that I eventually had to get off of the boat and sit by myself to watch the fireworks at the end.
Tonight won't be like that, though. It's going to be just us, as far as I know. It'll be nice to spend some time with my husband outside of the confines of our apartment...
Every year in Tuscaloosa, the city holds its annual Christmas Afloat program. It's where people sign up to decorate their boats and parade down the Black Warrior River. Folks from all over the city line up along the riverbanks to watch. We've gone every year we've lived here, I think.
The first year we went, Trey actually judged the boats. It was when he was working for the radio station. We had to meet the other judges at a house boat by the Cypress Inn. A little bit of information about me you might not know: I get motion sick very easily! I wasn't surprised when Murphy's Law kicked in that night and the judges were to sit on top of the house boat and judge the parade...I don't know what was worse. The fact that it was absolutely cold outside or the fact that I eventually had to get off of the boat and sit by myself to watch the fireworks at the end.
Tonight won't be like that, though. It's going to be just us, as far as I know. It'll be nice to spend some time with my husband outside of the confines of our apartment...
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
#1 Fan
Text message from Stephen: Hear about Wicked?
Me: What about? Coming to Bham!!!!! Make trey get tickets!!! I want to go sooooo bad!!!
S: I can get tickets now
Me: What????? How much??
S: I think 30 thru 78 this is a presale too could get some really good seats!
Me: I can't say yes to that! I've got my half marathon to register for this month! Early Christmas present?
S: What r u asking me? half marathon?
Me: I'm running in a half marathon and I have to regsiter this month. Costs money. How long do we have for presale?
S: I don't know! think [Trey] would go? i was actually thinking of getting tickets
Me: All I know is that I'm going if I have to sneak in!!
Conversation with Trey:
"Hey, baby," stay sweet! "What are you doing??"
"Working. Just got off the phone with a client."
"Oh, that's great! I'm glad! Busy day?"
"Yes, busy." He knows somethings up! Dammit!
"I talked to Stephen just now." Just keep smiling!
"Oh yeah? What'd he say?" He knows I'm about to ask for something...
"Oh, that he can get presale tickets to Wicked now and I really want to go, I hear it's awesome, I really want to go see it -"
"No."
"But it's WICKED!"
"What's Wicked?"
"It's the Wizard of Oz. On. Broadway." duh!
"How much?" shit!
"I don't know," 'attagirl! Keep smiling! "Talk to Stephen! I don't know how he's got the connection or how long we have. All I know is there is no "NO" to Wicked."
"When is it?"
"April."
"Can it wait?"
"There. is. no. "NO." to. Wicked."
Me: What about? Coming to Bham!!!!! Make trey get tickets!!! I want to go sooooo bad!!!
S: I can get tickets now
Me: What????? How much??
S: I think 30 thru 78 this is a presale too could get some really good seats!
Me: I can't say yes to that! I've got my half marathon to register for this month! Early Christmas present?
S: What r u asking me? half marathon?
Me: I'm running in a half marathon and I have to regsiter this month. Costs money. How long do we have for presale?
S: I don't know! think [Trey] would go? i was actually thinking of getting tickets
Me: All I know is that I'm going if I have to sneak in!!
Conversation with Trey:
"Hey, baby," stay sweet! "What are you doing??"
"Working. Just got off the phone with a client."
"Oh, that's great! I'm glad! Busy day?"
"Yes, busy." He knows somethings up! Dammit!
"I talked to Stephen just now." Just keep smiling!
"Oh yeah? What'd he say?" He knows I'm about to ask for something...
"Oh, that he can get presale tickets to Wicked now and I really want to go, I hear it's awesome, I really want to go see it -"
"No."
"But it's WICKED!"
"What's Wicked?"
"It's the Wizard of Oz. On. Broadway." duh!
"How much?" shit!
"I don't know," 'attagirl! Keep smiling! "Talk to Stephen! I don't know how he's got the connection or how long we have. All I know is there is no "NO" to Wicked."
"When is it?"
"April."
"Can it wait?"
"There. is. no. "NO." to. Wicked."
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Multitasking
I'm having a difficult time putting down my Blackberry today.
I headed to the apartment gym to get my easy run in today and I played with my Blackberry while I was warming up.
While I was waiting for the water in the shower to heat up, I was playing with my Blackberry.
I was cooking some egg whites (diet of champions!) while playing with my Blackberry.
I walked to my car while playing on my Blackberry.
I was popping some popcorn in the popcorn machine. While I waited for the kernals to mature, I was playing with my Blackberry.
I have a list of people to call - a BIG, LONG list of people to call today - and I'm playing on my Blackberry.
I'm typing up the message right now and staring at my Blackberry!
I feel at peace.
I headed to the apartment gym to get my easy run in today and I played with my Blackberry while I was warming up.
While I was waiting for the water in the shower to heat up, I was playing with my Blackberry.
I was cooking some egg whites (diet of champions!) while playing with my Blackberry.
I walked to my car while playing on my Blackberry.
I was popping some popcorn in the popcorn machine. While I waited for the kernals to mature, I was playing with my Blackberry.
I have a list of people to call - a BIG, LONG list of people to call today - and I'm playing on my Blackberry.
I'm typing up the message right now and staring at my Blackberry!
Sunday, December 7, 2008
Something I should do more of...
Have I ever mentioned that I have a photoblog?
Well, I do. It's not the best, and I'm not the best photographer. But I could very well say that I am one of the biggest fans of photography and that I like to pretend that I can shoot!
PhotoDaniels is my photography business - it's a very quiet business! I don't have all the tools I need to make it a bigger business; plus I love my real job a little too much to make my photography business any bigger than it is. I go for what pays more frequently than what pays when I get work...;)
Today, Trey and I took Lucy for a walk around the campus. We walked the quad all the way to the stadium and around and around. Lucy saw other dogs' butts to sniff, Trey got to play with Lucy and I got to play with my camera. I haven't taken my camera out in a few months to take some shots. I'm embarrassed to admit that!
I just haven't had as much time to sit down and upload as I'd like to! I was reading on my photoblog, http://photodaniels.aminus3.com/, a post that I wrote at the beginning of this year. It referenced my resolution to shoot more often. I've failed at that.
Well, I do. It's not the best, and I'm not the best photographer. But I could very well say that I am one of the biggest fans of photography and that I like to pretend that I can shoot!
PhotoDaniels is my photography business - it's a very quiet business! I don't have all the tools I need to make it a bigger business; plus I love my real job a little too much to make my photography business any bigger than it is. I go for what pays more frequently than what pays when I get work...;)
Today, Trey and I took Lucy for a walk around the campus. We walked the quad all the way to the stadium and around and around. Lucy saw other dogs' butts to sniff, Trey got to play with Lucy and I got to play with my camera. I haven't taken my camera out in a few months to take some shots. I'm embarrassed to admit that!
I just haven't had as much time to sit down and upload as I'd like to! I was reading on my photoblog, http://photodaniels.aminus3.com/, a post that I wrote at the beginning of this year. It referenced my resolution to shoot more often. I've failed at that.
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