I went on a walk around the neighborhood tonight and logged over 2 miles. We took Hayden dog for part of it, but he wears out kinda quick in his old age. He had a really good walk today, because we came across a mini doxie, then later a neighbor lady and her little daughter. I'm going to be super sore tomorrow, I can already tell. I guess that's what I get for being such a lazy butt lately. The good news is, I bought a new sensor for my Ipod that records all my workout data. I think things kinda fell apart when my old sensor died... so hopefully this will inspire me to get back on the bandwagon.
I've recently become addicted to So You Think You Can Dance. It makes me wish I had taken dance when I was a kid, but I chose gymnastics. And I was a terrible gymnast. I wonder if I would've been a better dancer. Probably not. I think I'm a good dancer when I've consumed enough alcohol. I have a feeling I'm not the only person that thinks that way, though.
The boyfriend wants to go to a Star Trek convention in Tulsa later this month. I can't think of a more miserable way to spend a Sunday afternoon. Or a more miserable way to spend $20. My idea of a perfect Sunday is this... brunch with mimosas. That never really happens, though. Or live music in the park with an ice chest full of cold beer, which will be happening June 21. I can't drag him to the park for music, but he wants to drag me to a Star Trek convention. What's wrong with this picture?
I love summertime! Mondays at the pool, here I come! I'm ready for Denver and it's a month away. Until then, I'll hopefully be a walking junkie and try to squeeze myself into last years swimsuit.
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Thursday, June 4, 2009
They say you are what you eat...
so the next time you see me, I might be a mini chocolate Teddy Graham.
If you've read any of my past blogs, you should know I have a chocolate addiction. Or, I guess you could say I have a sugar addiction. Even better, it's really a food addiction. So it's probably not a good idea to go online and order mini chocolate teddy grahams in bulk just because it's cheaper. But that's precisely what the boyfriend did. He actually bought them for himself. I had never had a chocolate teddy graham before this large internet order. But these words were exchanged between us last night...
Me: "You want a Teddy Graham?" (as I lean over and hand him a bag...)
The boyfriend: "Do you have TWO bags of teddy grahams?!"
Yeah. Busted. But to be fair, the first bag only had a few left... so I had to open a new bag, right? I just can't resist these cute little guys.
While browsing the internet for a chocolate teddy graham picture, I found someone who said that they enjoy chocolate teddy grahams on apple slices with peanut butter. That kind of sounds amazing. Yumm-o! I'm gonna go try it now.
If you've read any of my past blogs, you should know I have a chocolate addiction. Or, I guess you could say I have a sugar addiction. Even better, it's really a food addiction. So it's probably not a good idea to go online and order mini chocolate teddy grahams in bulk just because it's cheaper. But that's precisely what the boyfriend did. He actually bought them for himself. I had never had a chocolate teddy graham before this large internet order. But these words were exchanged between us last night...
Me: "You want a Teddy Graham?" (as I lean over and hand him a bag...)
The boyfriend: "Do you have TWO bags of teddy grahams?!"
Yeah. Busted. But to be fair, the first bag only had a few left... so I had to open a new bag, right? I just can't resist these cute little guys.
While browsing the internet for a chocolate teddy graham picture, I found someone who said that they enjoy chocolate teddy grahams on apple slices with peanut butter. That kind of sounds amazing. Yumm-o! I'm gonna go try it now.
Saturday, May 23, 2009
Lions and vampires. And the new look.
The new look of my blog that is. You should've known it was about time for a change, right?
So we went and saw The Lion King last night. Freaking AMAZING. I had heard from numerous people who had seen it that I would love it. I was a little afraid actually, that with all the great reviews it might ruin it for me. But I thought totally wrong! I would go again if I had the chance, it was that good. They started off the show with the animal characters marching on the stage going down the two middle aisles on the floor. Since we were in the center, we saw things coming from both sides. Every actor was so great with their part, but I think my favorites were the monkey and the young Simba. The monkey had a voice unlike anything I've ever heard. Just brilliant.
Which got me super excited that my mom bought tickets for us to go see a few shows this summer. We have tickets to go see The Producers and Joseph & The Amazing Techicolor Dreamcoat. Isn't that what it's called? Anyway, it's Andrew Lloyd Weber, so I'm pumped! And even though our seats are farther back than our Lion King seats, we are still in the center.
Hope everyone has an awesome Memorial Day weekend. We might do yardwork. Yep, we're that much fun.
Oh - we've been watching the first season of True Blood. It just came out on DVD. It's freaking awesome. I've been a pretty big fan of Edward Cullen, and I still am... but Bill is giving Edward a run for his money in the "I'd love to have a vampire as a boyfriend" category. I mean, first of all, Bill is much closer to my age in real life, so I don't feel like a perv for lusting after him. Second, True Blood makes Twilight look PG. I know what what Bill can do in the bedroom, and I'm thinking he's more skilled than Edward in that department. He can bite Sookie and feed on her, and still control himself, but Edward is always too worried about losing contol with Bella. However, they are both English dudes playing American vampires. So does that mean if I really want to find a hot, sexy, protective, living in the public eye vampire boyfriend, I have to make a trip to England?
So we went and saw The Lion King last night. Freaking AMAZING. I had heard from numerous people who had seen it that I would love it. I was a little afraid actually, that with all the great reviews it might ruin it for me. But I thought totally wrong! I would go again if I had the chance, it was that good. They started off the show with the animal characters marching on the stage going down the two middle aisles on the floor. Since we were in the center, we saw things coming from both sides. Every actor was so great with their part, but I think my favorites were the monkey and the young Simba. The monkey had a voice unlike anything I've ever heard. Just brilliant.
Which got me super excited that my mom bought tickets for us to go see a few shows this summer. We have tickets to go see The Producers and Joseph & The Amazing Techicolor Dreamcoat. Isn't that what it's called? Anyway, it's Andrew Lloyd Weber, so I'm pumped! And even though our seats are farther back than our Lion King seats, we are still in the center.
Hope everyone has an awesome Memorial Day weekend. We might do yardwork. Yep, we're that much fun.
Oh - we've been watching the first season of True Blood. It just came out on DVD. It's freaking awesome. I've been a pretty big fan of Edward Cullen, and I still am... but Bill is giving Edward a run for his money in the "I'd love to have a vampire as a boyfriend" category. I mean, first of all, Bill is much closer to my age in real life, so I don't feel like a perv for lusting after him. Second, True Blood makes Twilight look PG. I know what what Bill can do in the bedroom, and I'm thinking he's more skilled than Edward in that department. He can bite Sookie and feed on her, and still control himself, but Edward is always too worried about losing contol with Bella. However, they are both English dudes playing American vampires. So does that mean if I really want to find a hot, sexy, protective, living in the public eye vampire boyfriend, I have to make a trip to England?
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Adventures in shopping at Target
DISCLAIMER: I come across as judgemental and slightly bitchy in the following blog. Read at your own risk.
Anyone who knows me well knows that I love Target. I am a Target snob. I very rarely have anything slightly interesting happen. Except constantly being out of Fage yogurt, which kinda pisses me off, because then I have to make a trip to the health food store and spend even more money. I really don't even get to people watch, because for the most part, the Target shoppers are just pretty mellow, the aisles are wide enough to pass people and not get bumped into, and it's always clean. I think that having a Starbucks inside the store is a big factor, because people enjoy walking around with a latte while shopping for their goods. Today's trip to Target was a little more enjoyable.
First, I was approached by an interesting fellow with such a heavy accent that I didn't really understand his English very well. I started off a little creeped out because he seemed to be following me down the first two aisles of the store. As he approached me, I noticed we were alone in the aisle, but I knew I could outrun him if need be, because he was walking with a limp. All these paranoid thoughts running through my mind... and all he wanted to know was where he might find almond paste. Really? Almond paste? I didn't know such a thing even existed. I'm obviously not much in the kitchen. I felt bad because I really couldn't help him, and it was the least I could do after being so paranoid inside my head. I did, however, find a jar of raw almonds and throw them in my buggy.
So, the next thing I notice is this woman... I'm seeing her from behind, and I'm thinking she's pretty thin. And I'm thinking she's wearing leggings and a one shoulder top... at one in the afternoon... browsing the aisles in Target. I instantly wondered how old of a woman she was. Twenties? Thirties? I'm in my thirties, and even if I dropped 20 pounds, I would never wear that. As soon as I got the chance to see her face, I guessed she was in her 40's. Maybe even 50's with a little work. She definitely looked like a woman who would spend a small fortune at the doctor's office. I immediately wanted to nominate her for What Not To Wear. I kept thinking if Stacey London turned the corner and saw this woman, her jaw would drop. Okay, okay, so the best part... I get behind her again a few aisles over, and holy smokes... her leggings are going so far up her ass, it's unreal. Surely she must've wanted to pull those out. It was as if someone had given her an atomic wedgie. I'm just saying, it did not look comfortable. And if you're wearing leggings, wear a shirt that's long enough to cover your rear end.
Finally. The best part about shopping in the middle of the week, late afternoon, is that there is no crowd and I always get a rocking parking spot. Today was no exception. I'm one car over from having front row parking. It's awesome. So, as I'm walking to my car, unlocking the back to load up my groceries, I see a shiny little VW bug slowing down to check out my spot. Now mind you, I have a whole buggy to unload, and then I have to take my cart to the cart holder thingie. I'm thinking surely they won't wait for this spot. Not when there is a spot on the other side of the car next to me. Yes, that's right... there is a spot TWO CARS DOWN! Not to mention, there were about four spots behind me, that were maybe a whole ten feet away. News flash: if you are handicapped and physically unable to walk a long distance, perhaps you should seek medical attention, and find out about obtaining one of those nifty little handicapped parking decals. If you do not have a physical ailment, you are so freaking lazy! You are what's wrong with society today. I should've sat in my car for a few minutes and listened to music.
Ooh - venting feels good. Another thing... I forgot to buy Skinny Cow ice cream sandwiches. I really need ice cream, too.
Anyone who knows me well knows that I love Target. I am a Target snob. I very rarely have anything slightly interesting happen. Except constantly being out of Fage yogurt, which kinda pisses me off, because then I have to make a trip to the health food store and spend even more money. I really don't even get to people watch, because for the most part, the Target shoppers are just pretty mellow, the aisles are wide enough to pass people and not get bumped into, and it's always clean. I think that having a Starbucks inside the store is a big factor, because people enjoy walking around with a latte while shopping for their goods. Today's trip to Target was a little more enjoyable.
First, I was approached by an interesting fellow with such a heavy accent that I didn't really understand his English very well. I started off a little creeped out because he seemed to be following me down the first two aisles of the store. As he approached me, I noticed we were alone in the aisle, but I knew I could outrun him if need be, because he was walking with a limp. All these paranoid thoughts running through my mind... and all he wanted to know was where he might find almond paste. Really? Almond paste? I didn't know such a thing even existed. I'm obviously not much in the kitchen. I felt bad because I really couldn't help him, and it was the least I could do after being so paranoid inside my head. I did, however, find a jar of raw almonds and throw them in my buggy.
So, the next thing I notice is this woman... I'm seeing her from behind, and I'm thinking she's pretty thin. And I'm thinking she's wearing leggings and a one shoulder top... at one in the afternoon... browsing the aisles in Target. I instantly wondered how old of a woman she was. Twenties? Thirties? I'm in my thirties, and even if I dropped 20 pounds, I would never wear that. As soon as I got the chance to see her face, I guessed she was in her 40's. Maybe even 50's with a little work. She definitely looked like a woman who would spend a small fortune at the doctor's office. I immediately wanted to nominate her for What Not To Wear. I kept thinking if Stacey London turned the corner and saw this woman, her jaw would drop. Okay, okay, so the best part... I get behind her again a few aisles over, and holy smokes... her leggings are going so far up her ass, it's unreal. Surely she must've wanted to pull those out. It was as if someone had given her an atomic wedgie. I'm just saying, it did not look comfortable. And if you're wearing leggings, wear a shirt that's long enough to cover your rear end.
Finally. The best part about shopping in the middle of the week, late afternoon, is that there is no crowd and I always get a rocking parking spot. Today was no exception. I'm one car over from having front row parking. It's awesome. So, as I'm walking to my car, unlocking the back to load up my groceries, I see a shiny little VW bug slowing down to check out my spot. Now mind you, I have a whole buggy to unload, and then I have to take my cart to the cart holder thingie. I'm thinking surely they won't wait for this spot. Not when there is a spot on the other side of the car next to me. Yes, that's right... there is a spot TWO CARS DOWN! Not to mention, there were about four spots behind me, that were maybe a whole ten feet away. News flash: if you are handicapped and physically unable to walk a long distance, perhaps you should seek medical attention, and find out about obtaining one of those nifty little handicapped parking decals. If you do not have a physical ailment, you are so freaking lazy! You are what's wrong with society today. I should've sat in my car for a few minutes and listened to music.
Ooh - venting feels good. Another thing... I forgot to buy Skinny Cow ice cream sandwiches. I really need ice cream, too.
Monday, May 18, 2009
I'm pumped!
I booked my plane ticket to Denver today! I'm so excited! My friend Kendra lives directly between Denver and Boulder, so I'm looking forward to catching up with her, enjoying the beautiful outdoors, going to the Tori show, and whatever else we decide to do. I really need a little getaway.
I've only been to CO one other time. When I was in college, I went to Breckinridge with some friends. We drove. And when we pulled up to the condo, I immediately got out of the car, went straight to the bathroom, and puked my guts out. Then I passed out for several hours, and woke up a new woman. Ready for a beer. Altitude sickness got the best of me. I'm really hoping it doesn't happen again, because it was horrible. If anyone has any suggestions on avoiding altitude sickness, besides drinking lots of water, send them my way.
I've only been to CO one other time. When I was in college, I went to Breckinridge with some friends. We drove. And when we pulled up to the condo, I immediately got out of the car, went straight to the bathroom, and puked my guts out. Then I passed out for several hours, and woke up a new woman. Ready for a beer. Altitude sickness got the best of me. I'm really hoping it doesn't happen again, because it was horrible. If anyone has any suggestions on avoiding altitude sickness, besides drinking lots of water, send them my way.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
8 Things... this one's for you, T!
Here's how to do this 8 THINGS thing:
Mention the person that tagged you. Bits and Pieces
Complete the lists of 8's.
Tag 8 of your wonderful bloggy friends.
Go tell them you tagged them!
8 THINGS I LOOK FORWARD TO
1. Going to Denver this summer and seeing my friend Kendra. It's been way too long since I've seen her!
2. Laying out by the pool with my girl, T. We were really bad about it last year, so I'm hoping we are better about getting together this summer!
3. I'm planning a day trip to the Oklahoma Aquarium. Clint doesn't know it yet, but I guess he will if he reads this! I've been wanting to go for awhile, so I'm doing it!
4. I always look forward to going to work! I know, I'm weird!
5. I look forward to doing another detox. I've been feeling so tired lately, and been eating WAY too much sugar, so it's time!
6. I'm currently watching the season finale of the Biggest Loser. I've been looking forward to this all day! What an inspiring show!
7. Boomer Sooner, baby! Football season will be here before you know it!
8. Tori! Tori! Tori!
8 THINGS I DID YESTERDAY
1. Laundry... five loads, I think!
2. Cleaned my makeup brushes
3. Cleaned the toilets & cleaned the kitchen
4. Spent too much time on Facebook
5. Watched Harper's Island online and got caught up
6. Watched Big Bang Theory and How I Met Your Mother
7. Fed my fat dog and gave him lots of love!
8. Went to bed
8 THINGS I WISH I COULD DO
1. Hire a personal trainer
2. Hire a housekeeper
3. Take a week long beach vacation
4. Pay off my credit card
5. Travel Europe for many months
6. Find a cure for cancer
7. Open my own skin care studio
8. Fit in my favorite pair of jeans
8 SHOWS I WATCH
1. How I Met Your Mother
2. Big Bang Theory
3. American Idol
4. The Biggest Loser
5. The Amazing Race
6. The Office
7. 30 Rock
8. Lost
8 PEOPLE I HAVE TAGGED
I don't even know if 8 people read my blog. So if you read my blog, and you wanna do this... then do it!
Mention the person that tagged you. Bits and Pieces
Complete the lists of 8's.
Tag 8 of your wonderful bloggy friends.
Go tell them you tagged them!
8 THINGS I LOOK FORWARD TO
1. Going to Denver this summer and seeing my friend Kendra. It's been way too long since I've seen her!
2. Laying out by the pool with my girl, T. We were really bad about it last year, so I'm hoping we are better about getting together this summer!
3. I'm planning a day trip to the Oklahoma Aquarium. Clint doesn't know it yet, but I guess he will if he reads this! I've been wanting to go for awhile, so I'm doing it!
4. I always look forward to going to work! I know, I'm weird!
5. I look forward to doing another detox. I've been feeling so tired lately, and been eating WAY too much sugar, so it's time!
6. I'm currently watching the season finale of the Biggest Loser. I've been looking forward to this all day! What an inspiring show!
7. Boomer Sooner, baby! Football season will be here before you know it!
8. Tori! Tori! Tori!
8 THINGS I DID YESTERDAY
1. Laundry... five loads, I think!
2. Cleaned my makeup brushes
3. Cleaned the toilets & cleaned the kitchen
4. Spent too much time on Facebook
5. Watched Harper's Island online and got caught up
6. Watched Big Bang Theory and How I Met Your Mother
7. Fed my fat dog and gave him lots of love!
8. Went to bed
8 THINGS I WISH I COULD DO
1. Hire a personal trainer
2. Hire a housekeeper
3. Take a week long beach vacation
4. Pay off my credit card
5. Travel Europe for many months
6. Find a cure for cancer
7. Open my own skin care studio
8. Fit in my favorite pair of jeans
8 SHOWS I WATCH
1. How I Met Your Mother
2. Big Bang Theory
3. American Idol
4. The Biggest Loser
5. The Amazing Race
6. The Office
7. 30 Rock
8. Lost
8 PEOPLE I HAVE TAGGED
I don't even know if 8 people read my blog. So if you read my blog, and you wanna do this... then do it!
Monday, May 11, 2009
Boring Blog
I haven't blogged in a while, so here's what you missed.
Our back yard is out of control, but the front yard looks fantastic. We had a day last week, Wednesday I think, where it didn't rain and the sun actually came out. So we mowed the front yard, pulled some weeds, put a cute little border around one of the flowerbeds. This was after we took the dog for a little jog around the neighborhood. Thursday I woke up SO sore, which sucked, because I had plans to walk in a memorial walk for Special Olympics late Thursday afternoon. I seriously considered not going, but I would've felt bad if I missed it. Plus I thought it might be good to stretch my legs out by walking a few laps around the track. Well, Friday morning I about fell out of bed. My poor little sore legs. I was doing such a good job of keeping up with my running, but this set me back a few days. I can't wait to get back on the treadmill tomorrow!
We had such a busy weekend. Friday night Clint and I went out to eat with his grandparents and his aunt and uncle. I ate so much I thought they should've wheeled me out of the restuarant. Saturday I went to the Doxie Dash, after working that afternoon. If you've never been before, and you are a dog lover, then you must go next year! It was such a blast! I've never seen so many weenie dogs under one roof. My friend T's dog was racing it this year, and she made T-shirts for us to wear that said Team Charlie Bean. I didn't take any pictures, and when Party Pics came by to take a group photo, I was off playing with dogs that the Humane Society was trying to adopt out. I'm terrible about taking pictures, even when I bring my camera with me. Oh, well. After the Doxie Dash, we had to go to the grocery store to buy food to make for Sunday. Sunday we drove to Chickasha and had an early lunch with my family. Then we drove back to Blanchard to have a later lunch with Clint's family. I ate entirely too much over the weekend.
So, did you know it's impossible to find frozen cranberries in the middle of spring? We went to the grocery store because I wanted to make cranberry fluff. I got the recipe from my blogger friend Brandi, and it went over well at Christmas. We go to the grocery store here in Blanchard, and get everything we need for it. The last thing on the list is cranberries, so we head over to the frozen fruit section, and all they have is generic fruit. Best Choice. No cranberries. They have strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, mango, mixed berries... they even have rhubarb! But no cranberries. At this point I am so tired, my legs are starting to hurt, I just wanna go home. But no, we decide to drive over to Tri-City to go to Wal-Mart. Anyone that knows me well, knows that I have a strong distaste for Wal-Mart. I hate Wal-Mart. But it's the closest place, so off we go. We fight the crowd and find the frozen fruit aisle. No cranberries. Good thing we didn't need Cool whip. Only three tubs left. Did I mention I hate Wal-Mart. I said "screw it, we're making a green bean casserole." Unfortunately, I'm still craving the cranberry fluff.
Our back yard is out of control, but the front yard looks fantastic. We had a day last week, Wednesday I think, where it didn't rain and the sun actually came out. So we mowed the front yard, pulled some weeds, put a cute little border around one of the flowerbeds. This was after we took the dog for a little jog around the neighborhood. Thursday I woke up SO sore, which sucked, because I had plans to walk in a memorial walk for Special Olympics late Thursday afternoon. I seriously considered not going, but I would've felt bad if I missed it. Plus I thought it might be good to stretch my legs out by walking a few laps around the track. Well, Friday morning I about fell out of bed. My poor little sore legs. I was doing such a good job of keeping up with my running, but this set me back a few days. I can't wait to get back on the treadmill tomorrow!
We had such a busy weekend. Friday night Clint and I went out to eat with his grandparents and his aunt and uncle. I ate so much I thought they should've wheeled me out of the restuarant. Saturday I went to the Doxie Dash, after working that afternoon. If you've never been before, and you are a dog lover, then you must go next year! It was such a blast! I've never seen so many weenie dogs under one roof. My friend T's dog was racing it this year, and she made T-shirts for us to wear that said Team Charlie Bean. I didn't take any pictures, and when Party Pics came by to take a group photo, I was off playing with dogs that the Humane Society was trying to adopt out. I'm terrible about taking pictures, even when I bring my camera with me. Oh, well. After the Doxie Dash, we had to go to the grocery store to buy food to make for Sunday. Sunday we drove to Chickasha and had an early lunch with my family. Then we drove back to Blanchard to have a later lunch with Clint's family. I ate entirely too much over the weekend.
So, did you know it's impossible to find frozen cranberries in the middle of spring? We went to the grocery store because I wanted to make cranberry fluff. I got the recipe from my blogger friend Brandi, and it went over well at Christmas. We go to the grocery store here in Blanchard, and get everything we need for it. The last thing on the list is cranberries, so we head over to the frozen fruit section, and all they have is generic fruit. Best Choice. No cranberries. They have strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, mango, mixed berries... they even have rhubarb! But no cranberries. At this point I am so tired, my legs are starting to hurt, I just wanna go home. But no, we decide to drive over to Tri-City to go to Wal-Mart. Anyone that knows me well, knows that I have a strong distaste for Wal-Mart. I hate Wal-Mart. But it's the closest place, so off we go. We fight the crowd and find the frozen fruit aisle. No cranberries. Good thing we didn't need Cool whip. Only three tubs left. Did I mention I hate Wal-Mart. I said "screw it, we're making a green bean casserole." Unfortunately, I'm still craving the cranberry fluff.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)