So I went to Marshall's today...I had never been there before. I know why. It sucked. I told me bff that it was awful. I would rather shop at Nordstrom but my bank account doesn't support my wishes. But I do plan to go there this weekend and get the Estee Lauder gift with purchase. So after Marshall's I went to Lane Bryant and I bought a top. It was really cute on the hanger. Not so cute on Jules. I just wanted to buy something for myself...thought it would be nice. Oh well. I will probably keep it for when I lose 10 pounds.
Going to Vegas next weekend. Not sure if staying at the Guadagni Inn (my brother/sister in laws house) or stay at Fitzgeralds. We have connections at both places. We are definitely going to Garduno's at the Palms and we always have a tradition when with Anthony and Christina...Coyote Ugly at New York/New York. Always fun.
I've been going through a tough time lately. I have appreciated my friends who have texted me to tell me they are there for me and/or praying for me. Thanks to all of you! I love you! ♥
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Monday, April 16, 2012
Hate the IRS...Love my Girls!
12:30a.m. - I never seem to be in sync with my life. If it's the weekend, I am dozing off at 10:00p.m. I need to be at work...and here I am awake at 12:30. I will hate all forms of life when the alarm goes off in a few hours.
Going through a rough patch in my life right now. Thankful for those who love me and most of all thankful for a loving God who will carry my burdens if I ask. Beginning of the week was tough with Roxie needing emergency surgery to remove an infected tumor in her neck. Poor baby - makes me hurt for her so much. If I could, I would have had that surgery for her. She struggled through the first 3 days but she is getting back to her old self. Has some ugly bruising and stitches but all that will soon be gone. She has been real good about the whole thing. She is right here with me of course. She's had a pain pill so is sleeping soundly. It was weird for a couple of days because wherever I go, she follows. Even to the bathroom. She waits outside the door. So when she was really sick she didn't follow me around. She was so out of it that she didn't even know the difference. As soon as she had her strength back though - she's my little shadow! We were just meant to be together. God gave her to me and I thank Him every day.
Not much in a cooking mood this weekend although I did make a chicken tortilla soup on Friday night and then today I made some cinnamon raisin scones and beef chorizo egg burritos. I had bigger dreams but this weekend was not an enjoyable kitchen time for me. And dishes...what is with the dishes? The fact that I have dishwasher full every single day in addition to a whole bunch of dishes that I handwash. My dishes breed. And breed and breed...
Taxes...I'm depressed. You work hard for money, you don't get paid much, all money goes to bills, and then on top of it you find out the IRS wants even more. They aren't getting a penny sooner than I have to. My taxes are going into the mail on Tuesday afternoon. I'm guessing they will cash those checks by Thursday though. Cruel and unjust!
My Zoe is sitting here on my printer staring me down. Must want some Fancy Feast Gravy Lovers. Expensive little feline. But it's ok. She's so darn cute that I would buy her the Fancy Feast factory if I could! So what if she has ruined all my furniture, eaten the window blinds, and ripped up the carpet. I just shake my head and smile. ☺ Good kitty! ♥
Going through a rough patch in my life right now. Thankful for those who love me and most of all thankful for a loving God who will carry my burdens if I ask. Beginning of the week was tough with Roxie needing emergency surgery to remove an infected tumor in her neck. Poor baby - makes me hurt for her so much. If I could, I would have had that surgery for her. She struggled through the first 3 days but she is getting back to her old self. Has some ugly bruising and stitches but all that will soon be gone. She has been real good about the whole thing. She is right here with me of course. She's had a pain pill so is sleeping soundly. It was weird for a couple of days because wherever I go, she follows. Even to the bathroom. She waits outside the door. So when she was really sick she didn't follow me around. She was so out of it that she didn't even know the difference. As soon as she had her strength back though - she's my little shadow! We were just meant to be together. God gave her to me and I thank Him every day.
Not much in a cooking mood this weekend although I did make a chicken tortilla soup on Friday night and then today I made some cinnamon raisin scones and beef chorizo egg burritos. I had bigger dreams but this weekend was not an enjoyable kitchen time for me. And dishes...what is with the dishes? The fact that I have dishwasher full every single day in addition to a whole bunch of dishes that I handwash. My dishes breed. And breed and breed...
Taxes...I'm depressed. You work hard for money, you don't get paid much, all money goes to bills, and then on top of it you find out the IRS wants even more. They aren't getting a penny sooner than I have to. My taxes are going into the mail on Tuesday afternoon. I'm guessing they will cash those checks by Thursday though. Cruel and unjust!
My Zoe is sitting here on my printer staring me down. Must want some Fancy Feast Gravy Lovers. Expensive little feline. But it's ok. She's so darn cute that I would buy her the Fancy Feast factory if I could! So what if she has ruined all my furniture, eaten the window blinds, and ripped up the carpet. I just shake my head and smile. ☺ Good kitty! ♥
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Hot Dogs and Rainchecks
I can't wait to move! The guy upstairs with his music...not cool. It could be worse - they no longer have parties up there. Ever since I called the Sheriff and they took one of my neighbors to jail...it got better. But I also think that their music is something I am going to have to live with. I guess that's my punishment for calling. Only 50 something more days!
I wish I could blog about a cool trip I took or a yummy meal that I ate but my life has not been that exciting. I have been working and packing. I take that back...we did go to Romano's Macaroni Grill last weekend. Had not been there in at least 2 or so years. Right now they have a 2 for $25 thing going on. And you get a lot of food. 2 tapas and 2 entrees. Plus we got a salad. And yes I will admit it...a dessert too. Kind of takes away from the thriftiness of the 2 for $25, doesn't it?! I certainly can't be eating like that all the time but it was a nice - something different. And delicious too. As long as I am talking food - who was the really cruel person who invented the York Peppermint Klondike Bar? That's like the 2012 version of the serpent and apple. Eve here LOVES the York Klondike. The only solution is to stay away from the grocery store.
Staying away from the grocery store...ah - Jules has a story! So the other day we go to Stater Bros. I'm not a fan of my local Staters. It's a bit white, black, and brown trash. It's clean - don't get me wrong. It's just old and not very big and the selection is crap. And the checkers are mean mean mean. And it never fails that I get behind some California lottery winner buying up the store. For those who don't live in California, I am referring to those people that get assistance from our great State. We throw down the red carpet - seriously. If you want to live large and not work, move to California. My favorite moments are when you follow these lucky people out to the parking lot and they hop in their Cadillac Escalade and drive away. Excuse me? I made a wrong turn somewhere in life. But all of that is beside the point. Back to the crappy grocery store. So I want a package of hot dogs. I'm kind of picky about hot dogs. They have to be kosher and maybe angus or something. Granted, a hot dog is a hot dog. I get it. But at least it makes me feel somewhat better if it says something like kosher and it is many dollars more that the Oscar Mayer pork doggies. So I find the Ballpark Angus Beef Dogs. $4.99. Ok, that works. But then right next to them is a place for Nathan's Hot Dogs. I like Nathan's. Red sale tag said $3.99. Score! Well, not really because there weren't any on the shelf. So we ask a person working in the aisle. Do you have Nathan's hot dogs? NO. Can we get a raincheck? YOU HAVE TO ASK UP FRONT. Ok that's something I can do. Get up front and ask for a raincheck. "You have to ask a Manager". And???? At this point you expect them to call a Manager. Not happening. Finally another checker says "I can do a raincheck". Great! I would like a raincheck for the Nathan's Hot Dogs for $3.99. She asks "is it in the ad"? I don't know - I just want the raincheck. So now she is irritated and has to pull out an ad and look for these daring dogs. No ad, no raincheck. Really? So I start grumbling. Why must it be in the ad? Why can't I have a raincheck for a package of dang hot dogs? Why should I pay $4.99 for Ball Park when I could pay $3.99 for Nathan's? "IT'S NOT IN THE AD"...and she walks away. I was furious. My point was that it was just hot dogs. And I realize that it is JUST hot dogs but why piss off a customer over a dollar? At that point, don't you just give them a raincheck or here's a brilliant idea - charge me $3.99 for the Ball Park? I'm tired and I'm cranky - not a good combination with a store that makes me mad almost every time I step in there. So I went stomping out of the store - left Luigi standing there to get the groceries, receipt etc. As I walk to the car I am angrier and angrier. So now I am yelling in the middle of the Stater Bros parking lot about a stupid package of hot dogs. And people are looking at me like I'm insane. Which I kind of was but hey, give a girl a flippin break! It reminded me of Steve Martin's complete mental breakdown in "Father of the Bride" when he went to buy hot dog buns and he wanted 8 and they only had packages of 10! He lost it! I get that! As most people will attest to, I am one of the nicest most easy going people in the world. And sweet too! But the horns came out on that one! Needless to say - I do not want to go to that dumb store anymore. I like Vons and I need to stick with Vons. Good thing I am moving...
And guess who came home today with a $3.99 package of Nathan's Hot Dogs? Yep, not me! And Luigi says to me "would you like a hot dog"? NO!
So...I've been Miss Cranky Pants lately. Maybe I need a punching bag...
Food Blog tomorrow! For real! Enchiladas with homemade tomatillo sauce! Delicious! (y'all thought it was a beans and weenies dish, huh?!) ♥
I wish I could blog about a cool trip I took or a yummy meal that I ate but my life has not been that exciting. I have been working and packing. I take that back...we did go to Romano's Macaroni Grill last weekend. Had not been there in at least 2 or so years. Right now they have a 2 for $25 thing going on. And you get a lot of food. 2 tapas and 2 entrees. Plus we got a salad. And yes I will admit it...a dessert too. Kind of takes away from the thriftiness of the 2 for $25, doesn't it?! I certainly can't be eating like that all the time but it was a nice - something different. And delicious too. As long as I am talking food - who was the really cruel person who invented the York Peppermint Klondike Bar? That's like the 2012 version of the serpent and apple. Eve here LOVES the York Klondike. The only solution is to stay away from the grocery store.
Staying away from the grocery store...ah - Jules has a story! So the other day we go to Stater Bros. I'm not a fan of my local Staters. It's a bit white, black, and brown trash. It's clean - don't get me wrong. It's just old and not very big and the selection is crap. And the checkers are mean mean mean. And it never fails that I get behind some California lottery winner buying up the store. For those who don't live in California, I am referring to those people that get assistance from our great State. We throw down the red carpet - seriously. If you want to live large and not work, move to California. My favorite moments are when you follow these lucky people out to the parking lot and they hop in their Cadillac Escalade and drive away. Excuse me? I made a wrong turn somewhere in life. But all of that is beside the point. Back to the crappy grocery store. So I want a package of hot dogs. I'm kind of picky about hot dogs. They have to be kosher and maybe angus or something. Granted, a hot dog is a hot dog. I get it. But at least it makes me feel somewhat better if it says something like kosher and it is many dollars more that the Oscar Mayer pork doggies. So I find the Ballpark Angus Beef Dogs. $4.99. Ok, that works. But then right next to them is a place for Nathan's Hot Dogs. I like Nathan's. Red sale tag said $3.99. Score! Well, not really because there weren't any on the shelf. So we ask a person working in the aisle. Do you have Nathan's hot dogs? NO. Can we get a raincheck? YOU HAVE TO ASK UP FRONT. Ok that's something I can do. Get up front and ask for a raincheck. "You have to ask a Manager". And???? At this point you expect them to call a Manager. Not happening. Finally another checker says "I can do a raincheck". Great! I would like a raincheck for the Nathan's Hot Dogs for $3.99. She asks "is it in the ad"? I don't know - I just want the raincheck. So now she is irritated and has to pull out an ad and look for these daring dogs. No ad, no raincheck. Really? So I start grumbling. Why must it be in the ad? Why can't I have a raincheck for a package of dang hot dogs? Why should I pay $4.99 for Ball Park when I could pay $3.99 for Nathan's? "IT'S NOT IN THE AD"...and she walks away. I was furious. My point was that it was just hot dogs. And I realize that it is JUST hot dogs but why piss off a customer over a dollar? At that point, don't you just give them a raincheck or here's a brilliant idea - charge me $3.99 for the Ball Park? I'm tired and I'm cranky - not a good combination with a store that makes me mad almost every time I step in there. So I went stomping out of the store - left Luigi standing there to get the groceries, receipt etc. As I walk to the car I am angrier and angrier. So now I am yelling in the middle of the Stater Bros parking lot about a stupid package of hot dogs. And people are looking at me like I'm insane. Which I kind of was but hey, give a girl a flippin break! It reminded me of Steve Martin's complete mental breakdown in "Father of the Bride" when he went to buy hot dog buns and he wanted 8 and they only had packages of 10! He lost it! I get that! As most people will attest to, I am one of the nicest most easy going people in the world. And sweet too! But the horns came out on that one! Needless to say - I do not want to go to that dumb store anymore. I like Vons and I need to stick with Vons. Good thing I am moving...
And guess who came home today with a $3.99 package of Nathan's Hot Dogs? Yep, not me! And Luigi says to me "would you like a hot dog"? NO!
So...I've been Miss Cranky Pants lately. Maybe I need a punching bag...
Food Blog tomorrow! For real! Enchiladas with homemade tomatillo sauce! Delicious! (y'all thought it was a beans and weenies dish, huh?!) ♥
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Pondering...
Why do some people stop at a light and leave 2 car lengths between them and the car in front?
How is it that you can walk away from a public toilet and not notice that the toilet seat cover is still on there?
Is it necessary to make that crinkling sound when drinking out of a water bottle?
How is it possible to use the words "yummy" and "delicious" when eating a meal out of a microwaved cardboard box?
Why do women fan their faces with their hand to keep from crying? It doesn't work...either you cry or you don't!
Those are just a few questions that I have pondered this week. Tomorrow is my last work day of the week because Friday is a Holiday! Gracias, Cesar Chavez. I beat someone at Scrabble tonight whom I rarely beat! Totally made my day. I got a nosebleed tonight. I have had more nosebleeds in one year than I have had my entire life. I am wondering if my brain is disintegrating and bleeding out? That would explain a WHOLE lot! Tracey, a friend, posted a link to an old Eric Carmen song on Facebook today. "All By Myself". I love, love, love that song. She mentioned how it brings back memories. Couldn't possibly be true because I own all the memories associated with that song! There I go...dating myself again. Dating as in age not dating as in I take myself out on dates. It's just weird when coincidences happen...
It's 10:30 and my dog and I are headed to bed...nite! ♥
How is it that you can walk away from a public toilet and not notice that the toilet seat cover is still on there?
Is it necessary to make that crinkling sound when drinking out of a water bottle?
How is it possible to use the words "yummy" and "delicious" when eating a meal out of a microwaved cardboard box?
Why do women fan their faces with their hand to keep from crying? It doesn't work...either you cry or you don't!
Those are just a few questions that I have pondered this week. Tomorrow is my last work day of the week because Friday is a Holiday! Gracias, Cesar Chavez. I beat someone at Scrabble tonight whom I rarely beat! Totally made my day. I got a nosebleed tonight. I have had more nosebleeds in one year than I have had my entire life. I am wondering if my brain is disintegrating and bleeding out? That would explain a WHOLE lot! Tracey, a friend, posted a link to an old Eric Carmen song on Facebook today. "All By Myself". I love, love, love that song. She mentioned how it brings back memories. Couldn't possibly be true because I own all the memories associated with that song! There I go...dating myself again. Dating as in age not dating as in I take myself out on dates. It's just weird when coincidences happen...
It's 10:30 and my dog and I are headed to bed...nite! ♥
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