Sunday, October 31, 2010

Long Day Off

Oh my holy goodness! What a flipping long day! Seriously. Grocery shopping, tanning and nails are done at least, despite the craziness. Tomorrow I'm going to clean, clean, clean. I'm making a shrimp Spanish rice for dinner tonight. Looking forward to a few moments of quiet when the girls take Bella trick or treating. Scratch that. Mitch just texted. He and Zach are on their way home.

We're on season five of Charmed. Only three more seasons to go. Yes, we own all eight. Lucky us. This is Hayley's favorite show.

Happy Halloween!!!

I slept in a little this morning. On my second cup of coffee right now. Slowly getting ready for my day. Getting my nails done and off to get the grocery shopping done. Tanning today too! I wore shorts yesterday and today will be mid-fifties. Better than the snow they woke up to in Maine today! Bahahahahahahaha! I love snow, don't misunderstand me, but I love it during the appropriate times of the year. December and January.

Work is really good right now. One extreme to the next! I hope this new trend lasts.

Today is the big day for Miss Bella! Love baby Halloween costumes! Correction...love cute, furry or fluffy baby Halloween costumes. Bears, puppies, kitties, bunnies, lions, tigers and leopards!

Okay, I've gotta work on the menu for the week and get my grocery shopping list ready.

Friday, October 29, 2010

Couch?

Oh no, I meant BED! I'm bathed. I'm relaxed. Drinking some chamomile green tea. My hair is washed and dried. All I will have to do is curl my hair tomorrow. I can not tell you enough how happy I am to be in the laying down position in my bed. Thank you Jesus! Some days are just better off being over. That is good news. Today will never have to be relived again.

I'm in my nice cozy penguin flannel pajamas. I'm going to catch up on my Bible reading that I've let slide for a couple of days. I'm going to then watch How to Train Your Dragon. I'm sure I will be asleep when Mitch gets home from his soccer game tonight.

10/29/10

Okay, so work is getting remarkably better. I hope this change for the better is permanent and I'm willing to put the past behind us as a team and move forward. I'm also willing to accept my responsibility for my part in this.

Today was extremely busy. I didn't home from work till 4:30. Zach called at 4:44 to be picked up from school. I have to make one more trip out and then I'm done!!! Going to take a bath and put on my pajamas and hop into bed! I woke up at midnight thinking it was close to when I had to get up at 6. I was then awake around two and four and then at 5:40. I do think I fell asleep around 9 pm so I believe I got 6 or 7 hours in anyway, but I'm still exhausted.

I will be enjoying every day off that I have next week. I'm going to get my nails done on Sunday and do my grocery shopping for the week so I can literally vegetate for the next few days. Literally. I may not even get out of bed.

Halloween is a coming! There is a Halloween party at work tonight, which I spent a good portion of my day running errands for and hauling in bags and bags and bags of food, drink, decorations and a gazillion pumpkins. I should be there but I'm serious when I say I have not an ounce of energy left in me.

I'm eating a salad for dinner and drinking some much needed coffee.

I'm so glad to be sitting on my couch right now.

Thursday, October 28, 2010

10/28/10

Seems like I write at some point towards the end of the month these next few words...[fill in the month] is over already??? November 1st is Monday. Today it was 80 degrees in areas of the state that I found myself driving in.

Halloween is on Sunday. Can't wait to get some cute pics of Bella all dressed up.

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Ahhhhhhh!

So glad to be home. Staff meeting was eventful. Never boring, I tell ya! Kayla got dinner together for us this evening. That was a big help. Right now, I'm watching Zach play on the floor with Bella and I'm waiting for my wonderful husband to get home from work. I missed him today!

Happiest

What makes me happiest is that my husband and I are going to enjoy this together. Ultimately, it doesn't matter where we live or if our dishes match (ours do, I just want new ones) as long as we're together. I just happen to relax better when I look around and enjoy my atmosphere. If Im not relaxed I don't want to be in that place. I want our home to be a place of calm and a place we both can't wait to get back to. Pleasant sounds, pleasant scents, pleasant atmosphere. Plus it'll be so great to have the place to ourselves once in awhile. Naked time whenever we want!!!

10/27/10

Odd weather we're having. 70s yesterday, today and tomorrow. Back to the fifties and sixties the rest of the week. Just waiting for the coffee to finish brewing. I'm going to enjoy a few cups before the staff meeting.

Mitch and I spent some time online last night shopping for our future home. We're committed to staying here until Zach graduates June 2012. After that we're looking for luxury accommodations such as a condo. The 903 is looking promising. I tried adding the link but it isnt showing. Check out www.the903.com We just might decide to condo up in this area because I'm already feeling pangs of sadness at the thought of leaving the beach. We are so not interested in maintaining any kind of property (grass, hedges, what have you). Been there done that. I like the idea of a concierge. Not sure exactly what he'll do for me, but all the luxury condos are pushing him.

So by shopping and browsing last night, we're trying to figure out what our style will be for the next home. I am torn a bit. I love modern styles, clean lines, neutrals with pops of red. I also love heavy old world style leather furniture with comfy pieces that stand up to heavy usage. I can easily see myself enjoying both styles. While the modern certainly has more eye appeal, it looks less comfy.

We've picked out our dinnerware. The Mikasa Red Berry collection. We picked out our J.A. Henkels knives. I want Mitch and I to have all new stuff when we embark on our Empty Nest home. We may have picked out our pots and pans. That may wait till it IS just us. Not sure I want others cooking with something that costs so much. If Mitch and I ruin it, that's one thing. The other thing we agreed on is no clutter. We picked out a really cute bakers rack wine storage unit. Not too big and gaudy but will clean up kitchen clutter. It will hold 12 bottles of wine. I also have syrups for coffee on the counter, and it would hold them as well.

The good news is that Kayla and Hayley will be embarking on their own first apartments, so my old stuff will have good homes. We'd like a guest room in the new place. Zach will live on campus but will no doubt visit on breaks. Of course, I hope Mitch and I can have Bella as
often as possible. Really, I just want a "grown up" place. Not necessarily a place for grown ups, but a place that reflects maturity. I want to be able to eat on the good dishes every day with my husband! I want a place the kids look forward to visiting on the holidays. The pool, fitness center and home theater/billiard room/event function room offers plenty of
entertainment and space for birthday parties. Plus it is adjacent to Providence Place Mall. Lots of space without everyone necessarily being underfoot.

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Success!

Dinner was quite yummy, if I do say so myself. Looking forward to reading a little tonight with a glass of wine. Waiting for my husband to come home to open it up. Watching some Ghost Whisperer while I'm waiting.

Home!

Gonna pick this place up around here. Baked ham, roasted red potatoes and a green veggie for dinner tonight. Tomorrow night, taco bake, Thursday night, pizza, Friday night fast food, and then the weekend will be upon us again!

Bought lots and lots of Halloween candy. Hopefully some lasts till Sunday!

Tonight I am actually going to enjoy a glass of wine with the knowledge that I can sleep a bit tomorrow. I have a staff meeting at 11. What a gorgeous day in North Kingstown. Foggy here in Narragansett this afternoon. Just the way it goes sometimes this close to the water.

I'm settling in right now with a nice hot cup of mint tea. The girls are watching Charmed. Big surprise! Sierra is sleeping on my feet. I got sad last night thinking that Sierra will be the only dog that loves me so much. When she passes away and we get another, it will never be the same. I don't think you can get this kind of lucky more than once. But today, I'm just enjoying her company.

Cutest Leopard EVER!


Leopard
Originally uploaded by jennluvsgable

10/26/10

I only have a few minutes this morning to blog. I'm going shopping with Janice today.

I already have a good head start on Mitch's birthday presents. I still have a little over two weeks to go. I've completed the first part of the shopping. I will pick up the final present maybe the weekend before his birthday. I don't want it here till then. The other stuff should be delivered via UPS next Friday or so. Love online shopping and free shipping. I can do this for Mitch because I feel mens clothes tend to run true to size. I really need to look at an item in person or even try it on in my case unless it is a repeat item. If I find a shirt I love, I often go back and get many other colors!

Ok I HAVE to shower and get beautiful. My mood will appreciate the effort. I will blog when I get home.

Monday, October 25, 2010

10/25/10

I had a fabulous day at work! Just a nice day all around. 70 degrees right now. Kinda perfect. Just waiting on hubby, dinner, wine and sex! ;)

My hot tub plan is working...now if only my BMW plan worked a little more quickly. Especially if the end of the world is coming in 2012. I'd like to put some MILES on the thing!

Sunday, October 24, 2010

Christmas Survey

1. Wrapping paper or gift bags? Wrapping paper, all coordinated.

2. Real tree or artificial? Real all the way

3. When do you put up the tree? Right after Thanksgiving

4. When do you take the tree down? After New Years

5. Do you like egg nog? Love it!!! Was gonna buy some today!

6. Favorite gift received as a child? Too many to list. Different every year. Whatever the big present I asked for each year. Cabbage patch doll, rubics cube, atari, tv, boom box, Walkman, stereo, nintendo

7. Do you have a nativity scene? A little one. I want a nice one.

8. Hardest person to buy for? My husband actually

9. Easiest person to buy for? Zach

10. Worst Christmas gift ever received? ??? There is no bad present.

11. Mail or email Christmas card? I hate cards.

12. Favorite Christmas Movie? Love them all!!!!!

13. When do you start shopping for Christmas? November

14. Have you ever recycled a Christmas present? Yesssss, I remembered a bad gift. Sexy pajamas my husband bought me that were too small so I gave them to Shannon.

15. Favorite thing to eat at Christmas? Cookies with almond frosting

16. Clear lights or colored on the tree? CLEAR!!!

17. Favorite Christmas song? Depends on my mood. Usually Silver Bells, Jingle Bell Rock

18. Travel at Christmas or stay home? We stay home for Christmas then visit family like the day after.

19. Can you name Santas reindeer? Dasher, Dancer, Prancer and Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner and Blitzen and Rudolph.

20. Do you have an Angel on top or a star? Both. I usually alternate.

21. Open the presents Christmas Eve or morning? Morning. Sometimes a present on Christmas Eve but usually not. I get everyone up like at 5 am. I'm such a child!

22. Most annoying thing about this time of year? Shopping lines and hot overheated stores and psycho line cutters.

10/24/10

I think this husband and wife need a hot tub!

Ahhhhhhh!

We enjoyed a very delicious and filling late lunch/early dinner of homemade chili made with chicken. Topped with cheese, sour cream and fritos! Flipping great!!!! But now I'm drinking some chamomile tea to reduce bloating. I ate too fast and too much.

I took a lovely hot bath and used my lavender and chamomile body wash to wash myself into relaxation. I'm hoping to sleep very well tonight.

We watched MacGruber and Leaves of Grass already. I will put in Robin Hood in a bit. MacGruber had some sophmorish humor that Zach appreciated. Leaves of Grass was kind of Fargo meets Earl. Okay but yet another movie that I had higher hopes for.

Can't believe it is already 5. Where has the day gone? Have I mentioned how much I love my bed? My sheets feel perfect right now. Perfect.

This has been a great day! Watched movies, lounged in bed, got my shopping done for the week.

Not so crazy about the taste of chamomile tea but man it works wonders with the relaxation process. Zach keeps sniffing me. I asked what he was doing and he said, "You smell like my Mom." Noooooooo! Really? What a nut. Apparently I didn't smell like his Mom earlier?

Dirty Deeds

The dirty deed I'm referring to? Grocery shopping for the week. I dragged Zach and Kayla with me. I'm not sure why I dislike people as a species, as much as I do, but I do. My least favorite animal.

I also concluded diet food makes people fat. Look at a person in line who would be considered medically overweight, and notice the lean cuisines and other diet foods, diet soda for instance. Now look at the groceries of a medically underweight or even an average weight individual. They eat what they want.

I have some movies to watch. Robinhood, Leaves of Grass, and MacGruber. I will post reviews later.

Perfect!

I have a perfect husband, just read the last post! I love him. And he will be home tonight!

I have to work on this week's menu and take a trip to the grocery store. Other than that and tanning, I'm relaxing!!! It is going to be in the low 70s the next few days. Nice! I'm going to enjoy this day off. I work 9-2 tomorrow. I'm sure I will enjoy that too. I'll be working with Charlie. Sure to be a fun time.

I'm feeling like I could take a late morning nap but I'm sure that'd screw up my sleep schedule all week. Gotta go work on my menu and grocery list.

Saturday, October 23, 2010

75 Things

Simply because I know you're DYING to know...

1. First thing you wash in the shower? My chest

2. What color is your favorite hoodie? Hmmmm, navy

3. Would you kiss the last person you kissed again? Ohhhhhh yes!!!

4.Do you plan outfits? Bahahahahaha. I stumble around in the dark and throw on jeans, shirt and Uggs or flip flops

5. How are you feeling RIGHT now? Rested, a little mopey

6. Whats the closest thing to you thats red? My nails

7. Do you say aim or a-i-m? I say Yahoo

8. Tell me about the last dream you remember having? Quitting my job

9. Did you meet anybody new today? Ummm, no. New guy at work yesterday.

10. What are you craving right now? Sexxxxxx

11. Do you floss?yeah, have you SEEN my pearly whites?

12. What comes to mind when I say cabbage? Boiled dinner

13. When was the last time you talked on aim? 1998

14. Are you emotional? Hormonal maybe

15. Would you dance to the taco song? WTF is the taco song?

16. Have you ever counted to 1,000? No

17. Do you bite into your ice cream or just lick it? I lick it!

18. Do you like your hair? I LOVE my hair.

19. Do you like yourself? I like myself above all others! :)

20. Have you ever met a celebrity? Yeah

21. Do you like cottage cheese? Love

22. What are you listening to right now? Pandora radio

23. How many countries have you visited? Two

24. Are your parents strict? They weren't.

25. Would you go sky diving? The only way I'm jumping out of a plane is if there is no shot the plane will survive the crash!

26. Would you go out to eat with George W. Bush? I will take him the Burger King

27. Would you throw potatoes at him? I didn't when I met him.

28. Is there anything sparkly in the room you’re in? Me??? My jewelry.

29. Have you ever been in a castle? Yes

30. Do you rent movies often? Yeah

31. Who sits in behind you in your car? Bella

32. Have you made a prank phone call? Yessssss

33. Do you own a gun? I wish.

34. Can you count backwards from 74? Well, yeah

35. Who are you going to be with tonight? Pete, Sue and Robert

36. Brown or white eggs? Either

37. Do you own something from Hot Topic? A few belly button ring

38. Ever been on a train? Yes

39. Ever been in love? Yessssssss

40. Do you have a cell-phone? A Blackberry

41. Are you too forgiving? Depends on who I'm forgiving and for what.

42. Do you use chap stick? Yessssss

43. What is your best friend doing tomorrow? Coming home!

44. Can you use chop sticks? Yes!!!

45. Ever have cream puffs? Yes

46. Have you ever seen The Butterfly Effect? Own it

47. What was the last question you asked? Am I only on #47?

48. What was the last CD you bought? Pearl Jam I guess

49. Boys or girls? I don't like boys.

50. What is your sign? Leo

51. Is your hair curly? Ick. If I don't blow dry and straighten it

52. Last time you cried? Yesterday

53. Ever walked into a wall? Lol. Yessssss!

54. Do looks matter? Yessssssss!

55. Have you ever bought anything from Pac Sun? Yeah a bikini

56. Have you ever slapped someone? I'm sure I have

57. Favorite time of the year? I'm fun all times of the year.

58. Favorite color? Blue or red

59. Are you sarcastic? Nooooooo!

60. Do you have any tattoos? Yes

61. The last person you held hands with? Zach at the scary movie last night!

62. Do you sleep with the TV on? Usually

63. Where was your default picture taken at? Home

64. Do you hate or dislike more than 3 people? I dislike a lot of people

65. Do you like your life right now? Love it

66. How often do you talk on the phone? Almost never

67. What is your favorite animal? Lion or penguin. Sharks!!!!!!

68. What was the most recent thing you bought? A latte

69. Do you have good vision? Yes I can read the score of the baseball game from across the room!

70. Can you hula hoop? Oh can I!!!

71. Could you ever forgive a cheater? Unlikely

72. Do you have a job? Unfortunately

73. Can you handle the truth? No

74. What are you wearing? Pajamas

75. Have you ever crawled through a window? Many many many times!!!

Saturday

Thank you God for the life I have today! I was reading some of my archives and while I was more humorous, I am so glad things have settled down. I reaffirmed my belief that my husband is perfect. He is exactly whom I want and need. Not that I doubted that, but sometimes you get comfortable. I'm glad I have my blog archives to remind me of the hell out there. (Almost) four years of bliss. Usually. Except when he makes me mad.