December 2009
43 posts
Why Would You Do That?! →
I sent Hubs grocery shopping this morning. We needed a few essentials like milk, cheese, etc…
I knew this was a huge mistake but temperatures dropped in the past twenty-four hours and given that I…
You Can Return It If You Want… →
Hubs bought this for me for Christmas…as a joke and promptly told me I could return it if I wanted to.
{image via Amazon}
While he found it HIIIILARIOUS, I? Was not as impressed.
Not…
“A truly fine wine is like a truly fine poem: It’s not just about what the...”
– John Brecher, Dorothy J. Gaiter on Delicious Wines - WSJ.com
I love the Journal because of articles like this :)
End of an Era →
Hubs and I cleaned out our DC apartment this weekend. Last night, shortly after 5pm we looked back, making sure nothing was left behind, and closed the shades, turned off the lights and left DC for…
Sisters! →
My sister. I don’t write about family much here. But I’ve gotta say, my sister is pretty awesome. Ten years ago, I would have said quite the opposite, probably to the extent that I didn’t care if…
"I really LIKE you."
pinkseersucker:
allthingsalishan:
“I think we have a wonderful marriage. I love my husband. He’s my best friend. But I always like to talk honestly about it because I think about other young couples who think there are no struggles to get here. And there are. That’s part of it. The message is - work through the struggles. Start out with somebody that you respect and that you trust so that...
Excuse me while I rant incoherently
Omfg.
All these Tiger Woods mistresses are really starting to piss me off.
As a child of divorce, thanks to my own father being a philanderer, I can tell you, no one cares what you did, and people think you’re an idiot for thinking the man was going to leave his wife for you. No one cares what you were doing with him - show a little fucking respect. It’s not just about you being an...
Today's progress
The last two night’s dinner has not been my forte. One night we ordered in - pizza, mozzarella sticks, garlic bread. Last night we had more garlic bread, caprese salad and some gnocchi with red sauce. Mmm. Tasty but today was a day to get back on track.
Workout: Shred. Thank you Jillian Michaels. Not to mention 3 20-30 minute walks with pup. Did i mention we live on the side of a...
Taking my sister into Manhattan Wednesday to be touristy since she hasn’t been in over 15 years. Any must sees? I’m thinking, be the nerds on the Today Show freezing our asses off, shake shack for lunch, one of the many cupcakery’s (suggestions???) but after that I’m kind of at a loss. What would you do in Manhattan if you were going to be a tourist for a day?
It is decided…
…that if anyone questions the gawd awful wrapping job on some of this years gifts. I’m going to blame it on my husband. :)
Week 1
Goal: Track eating, workout 3 days
Accomplished:
day 1: tracked eating day 2: ran 4 miles at 11:30ish pace day 3: tracked eating day 4: got my ass kicked by a trainer day 5: tracked eating. Ate 5 small meals. day 6: tracked eating. Did the 30 day shred with Jillian and wanted to punch her in the face after collapsing on my carpet.
All in all? I’d say a good week. Now if only I could find...
heymissy:
kari-shma:
Something Corporate |...
Day 2 →
I didn’t quite run the 3 miles I had planned for today but I did get an ass kicking of another kind.
I signed up for a personal trainer today.
You see, I’ve been reminiscent of my days when I…
Ins-purrrr-a-shun →
Inspiration. I haz it.
It comes in the form of spending far too much money at AC Moore (whoops? Sorry Hubs.) and deciding that I? Am going to open an Etsy shop. More details to come but freaders,…
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! →
Do you know how much of a pain it is to be simultaneously writing out thank you notes (I’m so effing behind), trying to get my list together for Christmas cards, and getting resumes/applications out…
Monday Wants – Etsy Edition →
I’ve fallen in love with etsy. I won’t deny it, but lucky for my bank account (unfortunate for all the fab etsy sellers though!) there’s not much room for me to splurge on myself.
What would I ask…
Day 1 of pre-marathon #4 training
I started my pre-marathon training today. I put it on a spreadsheet this time, still working out my long runs but for the most part, I have the next two weeks as pretty easy, and getting into a routine, run M, W, Sat, yoga T, spin Th (or vice versa) with two rest days. I’m pretty excited because I have a time goal of sub 5:00:00 - i think it’s entirely doable with a combo of me...
“So the idea for me is to give a sense of repose and solace to my fans, that...”
– Lady Gaga {via Jezebel}
Diamonds are Forever? →
Tragedy has struck freaders.
Okay, not really tragic, because it can be fixed but, tragic for me.
{photo by Megan Garrison Photography}
My engagement ring is cracking. Not the band,…
Earlier I posted this:
Lazy Saturday…
My to do list for my lazy saturday? (in no particular order)
*bake sugar cookies
*finish decorating Xmas Tree
*Go to Gym
*Make Steamed Pork Dumplings (for dinner!!!)
*Drop off Recycling
I think today is going to be a good day :)
What did i actually get done? Dropped off recycling. Started sugar cookies, and went to my in-law’s and got a...
Lazy Saturday...
My to do list for my lazy saturday? (in no particular order)
*bake sugar cookies
*finish decorating Xmas Tree
*Go to Gym
*Make Steamed Pork Dumplings (for dinner!!!)
*Drop off Recycling
I think today is going to be a good day :)
“The biggest mistake you can make is doing nothing because you’re scared to make...”
– 20 Life Lessons I Learned in My 20’s
I know I’ve posted this before. But I was scouring my archives looking for something and saw this and reminded myself that I need to go after what I want and not be so effing afraid of failure anymore.
I gave up my lunch hour today
cadyheron:
phillyfilly:
so that I could leave work early in good conscience. Which means I will now consume 213,647 M&Ms from the candy jar in the conference room instead of eating Taco Bell a salad. This is less good for my conscience and mo’ betta fo my mouf.
PhillyFilly, I love that we both share an unabashed love for Taco Bell. I may get it for dinner tonight. Take that, health...
What I’m Wearing Wednesday – December 2 →
So today I’m heading into the city. I’m meeting my dear ‘ole dad for lunch, galivanting around and then heading up north to meet hubs in New Haven/Hartford.
So being that I try to…
To Write or Not to Write →
I gave my hand at NaNoWriMo. Again.
But I forgot to plan it out. And failed after 8,915 words and then pushed delete. I hated it all. Each word. I had no idea where I was going with it. I resented…
“Hands down this is the best day I can ever remember.
Always remember the sound...”
– “hands down” - dashboard confessional
I’m 19 again. I was describing a very specific moment with a boy who i will likely see again for the first time since ‘06 in May. This song was the first one that popped into my head. For some crazy, bizarre reason. I’m married...
Trying to be positive →
I keep wanting to write a specific post. A post that’s not necessarily happy, not unhappy per se but not happy.
More me. Battling life, career choices, choices from seven years ago biting me in the…