Here are my 5 pet peeves when I see other vehicles on the road:
1. A back windshield covered in NOTW decals. Really?
2. Anything Obama.
3. My kid is an honor student...that is SO overused and frankly, annoying.
4. Usually on trucks...the boob angel and the boob devil (way worse than NOTW).
5. Balls hanging off of a hitch.
Just had to say all that to get it out of my head!
I got a bad burn on my hand today. Bad in the sense that it hurt like heck. Not very smart of me...I have one of those pans that can go from stove to oven. So I carefully pulled it out of the oven this morning and set it on the counter. Within 3 minutes I completely forgot it had just been in the oven and I grabbed the handle to move the pan. Ouch doesn't even cut it. It hurt so bad that I actually cried. I immediately stuck my hand under cold water and then held an ice cube on there for a long while. Definitely kept it from blistering. I have the faint sign of a blister but not so bad. It still hurts but nothing like this morning.
Good football day. Chargers won. Packers won.
I made a dozen thank you cards this morning. Every time I sit down to make cards I am reminded how much I enjoy it. I had a plan to display my cards at a store in Murrieta where Jeanette has a little succulent business going on. She rented out an outdoor area and has all of her plants displayed for sale. However, she is going through some tough times right now because of her mom being so sick. She has decided to close her business. So my cards won't be going there. However, there is a gift shop next to my hair salon in San Marcos. I am going to put together a sales packet and take it in there to see if they will display my work.
Made an awesome vegetable and cheese frittata this morning for breakfast. Thus the burn on the hand. Saving the recipe for my food blog. That would be the blog that has not launched yet do to lack of a title. I just can't come up with what to call it. I think and think. I assume one of these days it will come to me.
Back to work in the morning. Mondays roll around like light speed. Have a good week! ♥
Sunday, September 25, 2011
Friday, September 23, 2011
On Eating and Cooking
So it's been a while since my last post. I just haven't been in a writing kind of mood. Actually I have felt like death for almost a month but this week I think I might live after all. I had no idea how pneumonia can drag you down for a very long time.
Very long week - it just seemed to go on forever. Today was no exception. I think that attorneys have the ability to suck the life out of a person. Not all of them because I have a few friends who are attorneys and of course I have nothing but fabulous things to say about them! But the rest of them can truly do you in. Obviously I am a glutton for punishment because I have been working in law offices for most of 25 years. I know enough law that honestly, I should have gone to law school and been one of those people who sucks life out. My bad for sure!
I had something happen to me today that I knew was going to happen but I didn't know when or who. I was eating a cheese sandwich on a bagel for lunch and someone said to me "I can't believe you are eating something you shouldn't have". Ouch. With having gone through a weight loss program, you are bound to face all kinds of comments. And I have. I am not done with my journey but I definitely am having a bit of a struggle right now. One of the feelings (or fears) that you have is that everyone is looking at you and everyone is judging you when you put food into your mouth. It's a horrible feeling. I always feel like people are watching. And then today, sure enough, someone said something. I didn't know what to say. I ended up essentially saying was that I would like to be able to eat with zero comments from anyone. She kind of made a joke about it by saying it just looked good and she wished she had one too. I know people think it. Just keep it to yourself. Sensitive subject material.
While on the subject of food and how Jules shouldn't be eating it (unless it's green and leafy), I have decided that I want to start a food blog. I know, I know...I don't keep up with this blog so why add another?! Just because. My favorite books to read are not mysteries, romance, self help, or historical. They are cookbooks! Yes, I actually read cookbooks. I have read cookbooks since I was a little kid. I love cooking magazines. I also read menus from restaurants online. I love reading about what ingredients are put together to make something. It fascinates me. I day dream about cooking and baking. Surprisingly, I don't dream about eating it though. Just the cooking part. And it's such a natural high when you make something and someone tells you how wonderful it is. So fun and satisfying to me. What I need to do is figure out a name for the blog and launch it.
New favorite TV show this season..."Revenge". A fun watch. Not funny, but fun. Definitely not funny. And my ongoing favorite show..."Chopped". Cooking show of course. Totally hooked.
♥
Very long week - it just seemed to go on forever. Today was no exception. I think that attorneys have the ability to suck the life out of a person. Not all of them because I have a few friends who are attorneys and of course I have nothing but fabulous things to say about them! But the rest of them can truly do you in. Obviously I am a glutton for punishment because I have been working in law offices for most of 25 years. I know enough law that honestly, I should have gone to law school and been one of those people who sucks life out. My bad for sure!
I had something happen to me today that I knew was going to happen but I didn't know when or who. I was eating a cheese sandwich on a bagel for lunch and someone said to me "I can't believe you are eating something you shouldn't have". Ouch. With having gone through a weight loss program, you are bound to face all kinds of comments. And I have. I am not done with my journey but I definitely am having a bit of a struggle right now. One of the feelings (or fears) that you have is that everyone is looking at you and everyone is judging you when you put food into your mouth. It's a horrible feeling. I always feel like people are watching. And then today, sure enough, someone said something. I didn't know what to say. I ended up essentially saying was that I would like to be able to eat with zero comments from anyone. She kind of made a joke about it by saying it just looked good and she wished she had one too. I know people think it. Just keep it to yourself. Sensitive subject material.
While on the subject of food and how Jules shouldn't be eating it (unless it's green and leafy), I have decided that I want to start a food blog. I know, I know...I don't keep up with this blog so why add another?! Just because. My favorite books to read are not mysteries, romance, self help, or historical. They are cookbooks! Yes, I actually read cookbooks. I have read cookbooks since I was a little kid. I love cooking magazines. I also read menus from restaurants online. I love reading about what ingredients are put together to make something. It fascinates me. I day dream about cooking and baking. Surprisingly, I don't dream about eating it though. Just the cooking part. And it's such a natural high when you make something and someone tells you how wonderful it is. So fun and satisfying to me. What I need to do is figure out a name for the blog and launch it.
New favorite TV show this season..."Revenge". A fun watch. Not funny, but fun. Definitely not funny. And my ongoing favorite show..."Chopped". Cooking show of course. Totally hooked.
♥
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
PD
I am loving this cooler weather. That means my favorite season is almost here...Fall. I just wish we could have what other states do...leaves changing color. I would love that.
I did not go to my group tonight. Still not feeling well. I think this is something like day #28. I don't think I have ever been sick for this long before. Today was free flu shot day at work but I couldn't have one because of just getting over the pneumonia.
I just tried on a dress in my closet - I really love it and for me, I would call it the perfect dress. It's pretty simple. It's black. Soft velvet. Above the knee. The only thing wrong with my perfect dress is that it does not fit me in any shape or form. In fact, it's the hideous perfect dress right now. So now I have a goal. I need to fit into Perfect Dress (now called PD) by November 20. My cousin Andy is getting married and I need black attire and PD fits the bill. Just not the body! So I begin my 2 month challenge. Keeping my fingers crossed.
My friend Jeanette's mom, Esther, is very sick. My most important prayer to God today is that he watch over Esther and make her well again. She is in ICU and having seizures. The doctors can't find what is wrong with her. She was doing so much better this morning and was starting to wake up but at 3:00 she took a turn for the worse and had another seizure and others after that. Now she is non-responsive. I love Esther and pray that she gets well. Here is a picture of Esther...she is so cute. She is a small woman with a very big heart!
She was in Vegas with us for Luigi's 50th birthday. It was fun having her there! The nurses at the hospital have commented on her tan. That's because Esther was out at the pool with us every day!♥
I did not go to my group tonight. Still not feeling well. I think this is something like day #28. I don't think I have ever been sick for this long before. Today was free flu shot day at work but I couldn't have one because of just getting over the pneumonia.
I just tried on a dress in my closet - I really love it and for me, I would call it the perfect dress. It's pretty simple. It's black. Soft velvet. Above the knee. The only thing wrong with my perfect dress is that it does not fit me in any shape or form. In fact, it's the hideous perfect dress right now. So now I have a goal. I need to fit into Perfect Dress (now called PD) by November 20. My cousin Andy is getting married and I need black attire and PD fits the bill. Just not the body! So I begin my 2 month challenge. Keeping my fingers crossed.
My friend Jeanette's mom, Esther, is very sick. My most important prayer to God today is that he watch over Esther and make her well again. She is in ICU and having seizures. The doctors can't find what is wrong with her. She was doing so much better this morning and was starting to wake up but at 3:00 she took a turn for the worse and had another seizure and others after that. Now she is non-responsive. I love Esther and pray that she gets well. Here is a picture of Esther...she is so cute. She is a small woman with a very big heart!
She was in Vegas with us for Luigi's 50th birthday. It was fun having her there! The nurses at the hospital have commented on her tan. That's because Esther was out at the pool with us every day!♥
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Too Much Thinking/Not Enough Writing
I have been home for so many days now that I am starting to lose my mind. I have been sick since August 16 and seemed to have contracted pneumonia last weekend. I just don't understand why I have been this sick for this long. I'm doing all the right things and getting plenty of rest so I guess I will keep it up. I plan to attempt work today. I say today because it is 1:45 in the morning right now...of course I can't sleep. Figures.
I have had a lot of time to think this week. Dangerous territory sometimes. I had a falling out with a friend. A whole myriad of emotions hit me with that one. Not sure if it can be fixed. I have truly valued her friendship. I'm frustrated and perplexed at this point.
Then there is a relative of mine. She perplexes me too. When we talk on the phone, it's always good. But if I don't call, we never talk. I have made comments to her on FB and I never get a response. I have texted her...nothing. I don't know what to do anymore. Friendships/relationships shouldn't be this hard, should they?
On another note, I would very much love to write a book. I pretty much live it and dream it. As I told my friend the other day I have all of these thoughts in my head but am always unable to put them to paper. I think once I make that hurdle, it will all fall into place. It was suggested that when I get these thoughts and ideas, I need to write them down and piece them together later. I think that is excellent advice. The book idea is pretty much all I think about anymore. I SO want to see my book on a shelf in a bookstore. Any bookstore! Well...not an adult bookstore. Not that desperate.
So here I sit - day after day, thinking and thinking and thinking. I just need the thinking to turn into something tangible and worthwhile.
Someday...♥
I have had a lot of time to think this week. Dangerous territory sometimes. I had a falling out with a friend. A whole myriad of emotions hit me with that one. Not sure if it can be fixed. I have truly valued her friendship. I'm frustrated and perplexed at this point.
Then there is a relative of mine. She perplexes me too. When we talk on the phone, it's always good. But if I don't call, we never talk. I have made comments to her on FB and I never get a response. I have texted her...nothing. I don't know what to do anymore. Friendships/relationships shouldn't be this hard, should they?
On another note, I would very much love to write a book. I pretty much live it and dream it. As I told my friend the other day I have all of these thoughts in my head but am always unable to put them to paper. I think once I make that hurdle, it will all fall into place. It was suggested that when I get these thoughts and ideas, I need to write them down and piece them together later. I think that is excellent advice. The book idea is pretty much all I think about anymore. I SO want to see my book on a shelf in a bookstore. Any bookstore! Well...not an adult bookstore. Not that desperate.
So here I sit - day after day, thinking and thinking and thinking. I just need the thinking to turn into something tangible and worthwhile.
Someday...♥
Sunday, September 4, 2011
Vegas Part 2
Sorry I haven't posted. I have been really sick. I haven't been this sick in a very long time. I have been on antibiotics, cough syrup with codeine, and a myriad of other things. No wonder I am sick. Probably the best thing that works is this awful homeopathic throat spray that burns like heck but it seems to work. At $18.00 a bottle it should do something.
Ok...poolside the day after the Goo Goo Dolls "incident". I love pools. I could spend literally hours in the water. And I like that there are people (I mean pool ambassadors) to wait on you. It's kind of like being on the lido deck of a cruise ship but not really. Almost better. Here we are at the pool...
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| Jeanette |
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| Me, Jeanette, and Aunt Michelle |
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| Jan and Rob |
On Saturday evening Jeanette and I picked up the cake for the party and then we found a party store that just by chance had a Mario Bros balloon!
PF Changs was yummy. We all had a good time. I worry way too much about parties and if people will have fun. This one started out very, very quiet and slow. No talking, laughing, or anything! We mentioned it to our server (the quiet) and she told us she could turn up the music. Perfect! The music went up and people started to talk and needed to talk louder than the music. Drinks were poured and pretty soon, there was a good vibe going! We had tons of food. I ordered what PF Changs calls "Limo Service". Weird. But anyway, they brought out a lot of different dishes and they kept coming. I get it now...the Limo thing. Never ending. That is how I feel whenever I am in a Limo - like I will never get to my seat crawling on the floor. (I hate limos by the way). Everyone enjoyed the food! Right when we were finishing up the food, Uncle Phil and Aunt Caroline FINALLY made it from New York. Took them about 48 hours to travel 3000 miles but thankfully, they were there! Guess they had to spend a night in the airport in Detroit. Ugliness. However, because it was such a cluster, they did get to fly first class from Detroit to Vegas so that helped. Here are the balloons, the cake, and some other pics.
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| Luigi Balloon |
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| Aunt Caroline, Uncle Phil, Luigi, Aunt Mickey & Uncle Mike |
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| 50 years old |
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| The Cake! |
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