Monday, June 28, 2010
So Cute I Got Cavities
So, I made chocolate croissants for Sunday breakfast. Very exciting for me as they came out very very yummy. The next time I make them, a smidge lower on the heat and I'll let them bake a bit longer, and use a touch more chocolate... I needed to get a guage on how much chocolate to use, as nothing would be more tragic than having all the chocolate ooze out and end up on the baking sheet. But, I digress. As we were getting ready to eat our yummy chocolate croissants, Freya started to sing the Chocolate Song from Dora. Which is a fantastic song... because it is all about mixing chocolate. Mmmmm... So she would sing the chocolate song and take a big bite of her croissant, and giggle. Lather, Rinse, Repeat. Until the BOTH of her croissants were eaten. That's my girl.
Friday, June 25, 2010
30 Questions - totally borrowed from Zoot
1. It’s 2AM and you are not home. You are more than likely:
Stuck in traffic on 85
2. What’s the last thing you spent more than $100 on?
Cross-Fit "fundamentals" course
3. What do your bank checks look like?
Halloween
4. Where did the shirt you are currently wearing come from?
Old Navy
5. Name something that will be on your Christmas wish list:
new vacuum cleaner (electrolux baby!!)
6. What color is your toothbrush?
mostly white
7. Name something you collect and tell us about it.
Martini glasses - because there are so many really pretty ones
8. Last restaurant you ate at. Who were you with? How was it?
The Mexican place down the road, with the family, it was fantastic (as always)
9. Who was the last person you bought a birthday card for?
My mother
10. What is your worst bad habit?
picking at my lips
11. Name a magazine to which you subscribe?
This Old House
12. Your favorite pizza toppings?
cheese and veggies
13. Whose number were you looking up the last time you used a phone book?
law offices in Buford. When I got laid off a couple years ago, I was looking for offices to send a resume to.
14. Other than family, who is the person that you love most?
Tammy
15. What is the last thing you cooked?
Fillet Mignon w/ sweet potato fries
16. Name something you wouldn’t want to buy used?
anything hygiene related
17. Which shoe do you put on first?
the left
18. What is the last thing you remember losing?
my mind
19. What is the ugliest piece of furniture in your house?
this big old purple chair, which is just a fancy Moose bed now.
20. Last thing you bought and ended up returning?
skirt from H&M, because I don't try things on when I shop with the kid.
21. What perfume/cologne do you wear? If none, why?
Egyptian Musk
22. Your favorite board game?
Clue
23. What was the last board game you played?
does Jenga count?
24. Where did your vehicle come from?
Mall of GA, Toyota
25. If a movie was made about your life what would the theme song be?
Oh my... um... Moonlight Sonata (Beethoven)
26. You’re sad, who can cheer you up easily?
Toss up - Freya or Moose
27. What was the color of the bridesmaid dresses of the last wedding you went to?
Burgundy, maybe? It was about 4 years ago...
28. What house cleaning chore do you hate to do the most?
Vacuuming when the dog's are in the house... the Lab just walks by and there are piles of fur! My god how that dog sheds!
29. What is your favorite way to eat chicken?
Buffalo style with blue cheese
30. It is your birthday. You hope the cake is?
Red velvet cup-cakes.
Stuck in traffic on 85
2. What’s the last thing you spent more than $100 on?
Cross-Fit "fundamentals" course
3. What do your bank checks look like?
Halloween
4. Where did the shirt you are currently wearing come from?
Old Navy
5. Name something that will be on your Christmas wish list:
new vacuum cleaner (electrolux baby!!)
6. What color is your toothbrush?
mostly white
7. Name something you collect and tell us about it.
Martini glasses - because there are so many really pretty ones
8. Last restaurant you ate at. Who were you with? How was it?
The Mexican place down the road, with the family, it was fantastic (as always)
9. Who was the last person you bought a birthday card for?
My mother
10. What is your worst bad habit?
picking at my lips
11. Name a magazine to which you subscribe?
This Old House
12. Your favorite pizza toppings?
cheese and veggies
13. Whose number were you looking up the last time you used a phone book?
law offices in Buford. When I got laid off a couple years ago, I was looking for offices to send a resume to.
14. Other than family, who is the person that you love most?
Tammy
15. What is the last thing you cooked?
Fillet Mignon w/ sweet potato fries
16. Name something you wouldn’t want to buy used?
anything hygiene related
17. Which shoe do you put on first?
the left
18. What is the last thing you remember losing?
my mind
19. What is the ugliest piece of furniture in your house?
this big old purple chair, which is just a fancy Moose bed now.
20. Last thing you bought and ended up returning?
skirt from H&M, because I don't try things on when I shop with the kid.
21. What perfume/cologne do you wear? If none, why?
Egyptian Musk
22. Your favorite board game?
Clue
23. What was the last board game you played?
does Jenga count?
24. Where did your vehicle come from?
Mall of GA, Toyota
25. If a movie was made about your life what would the theme song be?
Oh my... um... Moonlight Sonata (Beethoven)
26. You’re sad, who can cheer you up easily?
Toss up - Freya or Moose
27. What was the color of the bridesmaid dresses of the last wedding you went to?
Burgundy, maybe? It was about 4 years ago...
28. What house cleaning chore do you hate to do the most?
Vacuuming when the dog's are in the house... the Lab just walks by and there are piles of fur! My god how that dog sheds!
29. What is your favorite way to eat chicken?
Buffalo style with blue cheese
30. It is your birthday. You hope the cake is?
Red velvet cup-cakes.
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Things That Inspire Me
Folks - I have been in a major big time required medicating other than booze depression. Mostly, I think that it was just a case of I got my head stuck up my ass. But ya know something? When you get PMDD - AFTER the kid when you go BACK on the pill it really really sucks. I was either depressed or an evil evil bitch. Fun!!
But.
I have pulled myself together. My lovely girlie doctor and I have gotten things all sorted out. So while that part is in the back burner lets just make that job permanent (yay!) and heap the largest amount of work stress ever. Serve with a side of "areyoufuckingkiddingme?" childish antics in the work place and there you go. Oh and then I went and got Mono. At 35, for the second time. But! I think that I am kicking its' ass this time. Except for the hives. BOOOO! Hives really really suck.
So here is a list of things that have inspired me to get my head out of my ass:
1) Freya and her Dr. Seuss - nothing is cuter than the freshly bathed two year old carrying her book to me and opening it to the Whump part and informing me that: "Mama, wanna Whump". Well, keeping up with Freya in general, because she is so much fun now! With all the running and getting into shit and wanting to be outside. LOVE IT.
2) Perfecting my Strawberry Margarita.
3) Need mint. Need mint. Need mint. Tis getting to be julep and mojito time, yo.
4) Purging all the crap that I have been holding onto because, well I might need or want it when really all it is doing is keeping me back.
5) Finally (after almost 3 years) starting to get the inside of the house as nice as the outside.
6) My iPhone.
7) The 10 Cent Diet. (http://the10centdiet.blogspot.com/)
8) The colors white, orange, green and blue.
9) Liberty of London at Target. If I'm not careful my entire house will be covered in these fantastic prints.
10) Red velvet cupcakes.
11) And coming soon - my garden! There is some magic and shrub removal that must take place first, but soon I shall have pretty planters on my patio and some veggies...
12) And finally, there is an awesome yoga studio that opened not too far from the house, and she does Hot yoga! And she works with athletic types that may or may not have really hurt themselves playing soccer 15 years ago. Arthritic knee, anyone??
Interestingly, I have found that when I get into the type of funk/depression as I mentioned above, I create this monochromatic shell (think lots of black and white) and I know that I am starting to feel better when I want to look like a Kate Spade advertisement. Yet it is when I blend all my different personalities that I know the equilibrium has been restored. I have sorta of out grown wearing all black (and lets face it - I live in Atlanta it is hotter than the sun down here) and way extreme color can make me feel like I am trying too hard. So, when I remember who I am, when I resurface from the protective black cocoon, I realize that I am sunshine, I am a rainbow, and I am a rock. Also, a stubborn ass. That really needs a drink.
But.
I have pulled myself together. My lovely girlie doctor and I have gotten things all sorted out. So while that part is in the back burner lets just make that job permanent (yay!) and heap the largest amount of work stress ever. Serve with a side of "areyoufuckingkiddingme?" childish antics in the work place and there you go. Oh and then I went and got Mono. At 35, for the second time. But! I think that I am kicking its' ass this time. Except for the hives. BOOOO! Hives really really suck.
So here is a list of things that have inspired me to get my head out of my ass:
1) Freya and her Dr. Seuss - nothing is cuter than the freshly bathed two year old carrying her book to me and opening it to the Whump part and informing me that: "Mama, wanna Whump". Well, keeping up with Freya in general, because she is so much fun now! With all the running and getting into shit and wanting to be outside. LOVE IT.
2) Perfecting my Strawberry Margarita.
3) Need mint. Need mint. Need mint. Tis getting to be julep and mojito time, yo.
4) Purging all the crap that I have been holding onto because, well I might need or want it when really all it is doing is keeping me back.
5) Finally (after almost 3 years) starting to get the inside of the house as nice as the outside.
6) My iPhone.
7) The 10 Cent Diet. (http://the10centdiet.blogspot.com/)
8) The colors white, orange, green and blue.
9) Liberty of London at Target. If I'm not careful my entire house will be covered in these fantastic prints.
10) Red velvet cupcakes.
11) And coming soon - my garden! There is some magic and shrub removal that must take place first, but soon I shall have pretty planters on my patio and some veggies...
12) And finally, there is an awesome yoga studio that opened not too far from the house, and she does Hot yoga! And she works with athletic types that may or may not have really hurt themselves playing soccer 15 years ago. Arthritic knee, anyone??
Interestingly, I have found that when I get into the type of funk/depression as I mentioned above, I create this monochromatic shell (think lots of black and white) and I know that I am starting to feel better when I want to look like a Kate Spade advertisement. Yet it is when I blend all my different personalities that I know the equilibrium has been restored. I have sorta of out grown wearing all black (and lets face it - I live in Atlanta it is hotter than the sun down here) and way extreme color can make me feel like I am trying too hard. So, when I remember who I am, when I resurface from the protective black cocoon, I realize that I am sunshine, I am a rainbow, and I am a rock. Also, a stubborn ass. That really needs a drink.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
ooooooo
Meet the next thing that I am going to get for myself, once I get my first check from my new job. Sort of my way of marking the occasion.This is the Kate Spade Westbury Drawstring Opus, and there is no other more perfect orange bag out there. And I have been about half-heartedly looking for one for the last 4 or 5 years.
I am just daydreaming along, having a lovely time. Planning outfits... pondering the purchase of a new trench coat (as the current one - perfect as it is is about 2 sizes too big) with yellow stripes.
I think my favorite season is shifting... to Spring! I used to love fall the mostest. I love the crisp weather, the sweaters that it is cool enough to wear getting to wear coats and jackets again. But now, living in Georgia, the fall is pretty warm, and the spring is just perfect! And I have discovered as much as I love me a funky winter coat, nothing compares to the perfection that is a new springtime trench coat.
And wanting the yellow striped trench coat would have nothing at all to do with having a perfect pair of yellow suede ballet flats to pair it with. Not that I have thought this out our anything.. nope, not me! I wouldn't do anything like that!
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Interesting
I just had several revelations:
Even though texting takes a while (read FOREVER) – I really like my Razor.
Even though I like the concept of my Outback – I think I really would rather the Corolla – until we move nearer the Mini dealer. Best yet- give me a smaller town to live in and I'll take a Volvo 122.
Even though I like to think that I am a fashion plate (ha!) – I am happiest and look the best when I focus on what I like to call “dressy art fag”.
I really need a new pair of Doc's - and every time that I try to acquire something else.. i just don't like it. SO. Get the Milly boots already!
Even though texting takes a while (read FOREVER) – I really like my Razor.
Even though I like the concept of my Outback – I think I really would rather the Corolla – until we move nearer the Mini dealer. Best yet- give me a smaller town to live in and I'll take a Volvo 122.
Even though I like to think that I am a fashion plate (ha!) – I am happiest and look the best when I focus on what I like to call “dressy art fag”.
I really need a new pair of Doc's - and every time that I try to acquire something else.. i just don't like it. SO. Get the Milly boots already!
Thursday, January 21, 2010
A Very Late Posting of My Trip to Boston - IN JULY!
These are in no particular order... as this first one is from the day I got home and hadn't had enough Lemoncello. This is my modified lemon drop - a good lemoncello and vodka. The best for a hot summer evening. (As far as I am concerned it is spelled lemoncello. It is probably incorrect, but I don't give a crap tonight, so there neener neener.)
And here we have my feet while checking out MIT (also known as Matty's former digs) with the light fading and I used the flash.
This is at Trinity Episcopal church in Boston. I love the vein's! There were so many little details like this all over the church. When we visited, we couldn't go in because there was a wedding. But the outside was so lovely that it didn't matter; besides who could get angry that they couldn't go inside a church because of a wedding?
This might be one of my favorites: Matt and I outside Trinity reflected in the Hancock building. The juxtaposition of the two styles is really interesting. On one side of the street you have your Gothic and on the other you have your modern. The only thing I wish I had done was bring the messenger bag instead of the purse du jour...
And then across the street from Matt's apartment is the most lovely church garden... The pictures of Mary with the dove on her head all came out blurred, but this one is perfect. What's not to love - St. Francis and roses!
And here we have my feet while checking out MIT (also known as Matty's former digs) with the light fading and I used the flash.
This is at Trinity Episcopal church in Boston. I love the vein's! There were so many little details like this all over the church. When we visited, we couldn't go in because there was a wedding. But the outside was so lovely that it didn't matter; besides who could get angry that they couldn't go inside a church because of a wedding? 
This might be one of my favorites: Matt and I outside Trinity reflected in the Hancock building. The juxtaposition of the two styles is really interesting. On one side of the street you have your Gothic and on the other you have your modern. The only thing I wish I had done was bring the messenger bag instead of the purse du jour...
And then across the street from Matt's apartment is the most lovely church garden... The pictures of Mary with the dove on her head all came out blurred, but this one is perfect. What's not to love - St. Francis and roses!
Rather embarrassing that it took so damn long to post these bad boys. And the part that I am most proud to say is that this trip was in the middle of my get rid of the baby weight so help me god diet and I didn't' deviate too far. The beer and pizza were totally negated by the 10 to 15 miles we walked that day. I can't wait to go back! Next time we are totally gonna hit Salem and hopefully a haunted Boston tour.
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
tax season!
hello blog that i keep forgetting to post to! doesn't look like i'll have too much time to come up with much of anything... yay for tax season keeping me super busy! First deadline: January 30th. i'm looking at you North Carolina.
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