Weekend Recap

Weekend was good! It was filled with a visit from Kelli, a birthday party at Caravan, yoga, down time with Eric on Sunday, all good stuff. :) 

The guy behind us is the bday girl's boyfriend (in other words yes, we know the guy trying to ruin the picture..haha)

Cadillac. Blackjack....

It was fun to have Kel back! OKC isnt far, I know. But, with schedules, etc, planning a weekend can get hard. (Side note: I just remembered Jenny bug lived in OKC for a bit.. Wow. Forgot all about that! Crazy!)  

Annnnnnd... Kel's boyfriend is my new insurance agent! Long story, but let's just say someone should CALL a person when the company decides to oh..say...CANCEL them for a wreck they 'found' from 2007. (I'd told them about the wreck, keep in mind, when I bought the policy in Feb). Anyway, it made for a VERY stressful Friday when I realized I might not have insurance...for the past couple WEEKS. (I didn't. I do now thanks to Kel's boyf). And in case you dont recall, I have to get my stupid license tomorrow. If I would have gotten stopped, one of you would have gotten a phone call from jail. Just sayin. Good Gawd. So, I have to get my birth certificate tomorrow (dont know where my copy is) in order to go get my stupid drivers license. Sheesh. Someone, somewhere is testing my patience behind the wheel.. haha... 

So, I wrote above, but I gave yoga a decent shot this weekend and I liked it. I woke up sore the next day. That's a good thing in my book. And it didn't hurt my back! I'd love to try pilates, but my gym just lost their pilates teacher, so it's yoga for now. I have to admit, though.. when the lights go off at the end and we're supposed to be quiet and relax, I'm one of the "I'm rolling up my mat and leaving" people. haha.. 

I hope you had a great weekend! And I also hope you love sleeping during thunderstorms like I do... cause it's a thunderin' outside! :)

And finally.. b/c I like polls.. What are your thoughts on monokinis? (below)

 

No, it's not b/c I'm getting one or anything. That's not why I'm asking. I just feel like..last year when they came out, I thought "ew! No way!" and this as the season wore on, I was like "Well, I could see how they're hot...but.... I dont think I'd wear one..." and then this season I'm like "that's kinda cute.." I dont pick 'em up and go rush to try em on or anything, but I just find it funny that my opinion changed a little.. haha.. Thoughts? 

I'm a fan of...

Okay, seriously facebook... 

I'm a fan of....

...the beach? Okay, fine. People can be a fan of the beach. Lord knows I am. But still. 

...summer? This is kinda silly... a fan of summer? Weird, but okay... 

...laughing? A FAN. OF LAUGHING? 

Does all of this sound bizarre to anyone else?

Operation Beach.

Mission: Look like Heidi Klum. Or maybe just firm a little (being reasonable here) to FEEL like I look like Heidi Klum (being delusional can be healthy).

Plan of Action: Yoga at my gym (b/c I think this will help with my back if I dont overdo it). Run three times a week. Attend a "body sculpt" class at my gym or combine cardio with light weights. (Keep in mind I usually hate yoga. I laugh at breathing exercises in class as though I'm 12...and make fun of the position names in my head. But it's good for you. Like really good. We'll see how this goes). Eat better in general...especially breakfast. Drop to one soda a day-max-which wont be hard b/c I usually only have one or two.

Time to complete mission: One month, one week.

Motivation: I'd rather take a nap. haha...I'm gonna try, though. :) And blogging about it gives me imaginary accountability.

I also kinda wish I hadn't cut my hair again this last time...b/c I do wanna grow it somewhat. It's gonna be right back and awkard-o-rama stage right at vacation. Arg. Oh well. Such is life.

And now I'm starving b/c I've used half my lunch blogging. Have a fabulous weekend! I'm super excited b/c Kelli is coming in town for our friend's bday! :) Pictures to follow. Obviously. Happy Friday! :)

Convo with the dog.

She looks less than entertained. Likely b/c I'd just given her a bath (hence the wet ears). 

G: "Why'd you give me a bath? Don't you see how pathetic I try to look in there? Ugh."

Me: "Your face smelled like you ate the neighbor dog's poo. And your rear was covered in the dirt/mud you sat in on our walk."

G: " I smell like wet dog now... so you still lose."

Me: "Do I? You're clean now, aren't you?"

G: "Whatever."

G: "Staring contest. If I win, no blowdryer again. EVER."

Randomness. In list form.

1. This morning, I was reminded why my "charming" 1940s-ish apartment isn't so charming in summer. Two words: Window.Units. You know it's hot when Gracie gets up to go sleep in the living room. (I think the one in the bedroom was bought at cheapo window units r us b/c it sucks while the living room is quite pleasant.) I've started to go back to the old summer routine of shower, makeup, walk to living room to stand in front of a/c. Go back to bathroom. Blowdry. Go back to stand in front of a/c. It's quite a process. (There's no a/c in the bathroom. It's awesome.)

2. We're booking hotels for vaca! I also may have added a countdown to my blog. I'm getting excited. :) We just couldnt justify even a couple nights here, but my gawd this place is awesome: http://www.ladera.com/. You have a pool... IN YOUR ROOM. *insert OMG face* haha! And yes, I say we're booking "hotels" b/c we've found a few we wanna try out in different areas of the island.

3. I'm a tinge cranky today...I think I need to get to bed at a reasonable hour tonight. Yup. A little wine with dinner should help that process right along. haha..

4. Dude. I am DYING to know (1) IF we're getting raises and/or bonuses of any kind and (2) what they are going to be. You see, we have our reviews, then our bosses submit for raises, they have to get approved, then we find out late April-early May. What a process. I realize I'd be fortunate to get anything in this economy, but the suspense is killing me over here b/c it's all anyone can talk about.

5. I wanted to get outta here at lunch, so I went to the mall (to get Camilles. Duh). (PS did you know Panera closed and is now a mediterranean bistro?) I wandered into Victorias Secret to try on a swimsuit for sizing purposes (they have more online). Before I get to my point, they have HORRIBLE lighting in there! Have you ever noticed that?! I think it every time I'm back there. Of all stores, they're by FAR the worst. Anyway.. I left my friggin car keys in there and had to run back through the mall, tuna salad in tow. Sheesh. haha..

Grey's is back tonight. Yeehaw!!

Happy Earth Day...and Vacation.is.Booked! :)

Happy Earth Day; I just booked an international flight. *shrug* haha.. In all seriousness, I hope everyone is realizing the effect we all have on our planet...and how, with just the littlest things, we can really make a big difference. I might not be as 'green' as I'd like...or as some of you (kudos!) but in my own ways, I try. I dont take bags when I buy like one or two things (like a greeting card for example, etc). I reuse plastic water bottles (refill from brita and refrigerate them to take with me instead of buying more). When I think about it, I take my own grocery bags. I actually read..and cared...about the emission standards of my new car before I purchased it. I unplug things after use. I know; I'm not perfect and could do better. But, I'm trying.

Anyway, vacation-we booked it! And here's the weather forecast for today:

Low Temperature tonight: 26 degrees Celsius / 79 degrees Fahrenheit.

High Temperature today: 31 degrees Celsius / 88 degrees Fahrenheit.

And here are some pictures of where we're going....

Where are we going, you ask?!

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Somewhere I've totally always wanted to go, but didnt think was realistic.. St. Lucia!!!!

Why have I always wanted to go? Well...the perfect vacation to me has beach, mountains, culture, affordability, seclusion, safe, adventure. That, my friends, is St. Lucia. :)

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We had to work some magic to get cheap airfare including staying a night somewhere (really)random each way. Slight hassle, but I'm hoping it's worth it because the fare we got was cheaper than going to Mexico. (PS.. booking flights on a Tues/Wed is really a true travel tip. Best fares).

I am SO excited!! It's funny b/c I get so weird about posting stuff like this b/c in my head, it implies I have nothing better to do with my money (aka tax refund, thank you US government..haha)...which isnt my goal to project on here. Do I also want to buy a house? Yup. But, I started to realize that might not happen this year...and a beach vacation isn't going to make or break that decision. If it did, I'd buy the house instead. Anyway, I guess sometimes I feel like it can appear that I live some crazy life where I go out all the time, take cool vacations, etc... I'm happy with my life right now-more so than ever actually for a lot of reasons. :) Just sayin.. It's all about perspective, I guess. I'm at a place in life where my responsibility is just myself (and Gracie, duh) ;)...and there's plenty of positives and negatives that go along with that, depending on how you look at it.

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So, WOO HOO!!! :) I officially have less than two months to get my ass from looking like a 27 year old's to looking like an 18 year old's. My gym is actually going to realize I'm still a member there. Awesome. haha...

WBW :)

Someday, I will go purchase that scanner I keep mentioning. Until then, this is what you get. Back to school bash.. senior year in high school! :)

Some of us made t-shirts that spelled out "Seniors 1999"-it was a school tradition that the seniors do that actually. The bash included things like pie in the face stuff, pom and cheer doing the fight song, etc... Ya know, typical bad teen movie stuff. ha! I was the exclamation point..(go figure..haha)

Ah, high school...The building was built as a bomb shelter...a 5 story one...and the only windows were in the bathrooms. We never had any real idea what the weather was doing. hahaha...I have NO idea how I made it 5 stories in a 5 minute passing period. I need to go to the gym. Anyway, TBD whether I go to the reunion. Let's face it-I prolly will. If you went to EC, are you going? 

I need a vacation from planning my vacation.

Disclaimer: I know.. I'm lucky to be able to take a little vaca. That said, I just want to take an affordable one and plant my happy little backside in the Caribbean sand for a few days. However....

-I hate flights being $$$ when hotels are not.

-I hate hotels being $$$ when flights are not.

-I hate blackout dates.

-I hate thinking I'm going to outsmart those travel site bastards, only to be beaten AGAIN. (Very similar feeling to all games on Eric's iphone...especially that connect four crap I never win.)
- As soon as I find good deals on flights somewhere, I look up things to do/reviews there, etc. So, then, I determine whether staying there will break the bank or if there are any deals for hotels/packages. Then, I look up things to do. By the time this whole process has occurred, all the rates/dates/availability has changed and I have to start over. Losing. my. marbles.

- And side note: dont these bastards realize the economy is BAD and they need to be more accommodating?! Sheesh.

Thank you for listening. Hmph.

Other randomness:
Bizarre.. I have two friends doing this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Master_Cleanse. Seems sketchy mcsketch to me. Just sayin.

Along the same lines, update on my "commitment" I made to being healthier and getting my ass in gear: I ate (way)better yesterday, didn't have as much soda (huge victory) and went tanning. I had every intention of going to butts n guts class, but (1) happy hr in nice weather called my name and (2) I was starting to give up on vacation planning (aka I needed a drink before I started shaking the computer...haha)

Tomorrow=WBW! :)

Want a doggie...or two?! :)

A friend from law school is moving his family abroad for a job. And he cant take his doggies. :( He has a male Cavalier that looks just like Gracie, same age-2yrs, (but with black in his coat, too), and another little dog (super cute but not sure exactly what kind). Anyway, if I had a house, I'd consider taking them both...or definitely take at least the Cavalier, Cooper. *sigh* I've been going back and forth about taking Cooper b/c they have to leave within a few weeks and don't know where their doggies are going... :( I don't know how many feelers they've put out there, but if you or anyone you know might be interested, please let me know. It would break my heart to think of where they might end up if they don't get adopted... Personally, I wouldn't move somewhere I couldn't take Gracie, but that's me.. I know sometimes it cant be helped, though. 

I mean...who couldn't love this?! (pic of Gracie as I'm drafting this). 

Look just around the corner...

...b/c SUMMER IS THERE! Yeah-yuh! 

Girlie dinner at ITR on Thursday! :) Schedules have kept us from doing this for awhile, so it was really welcomed.  Linda, me, Sara, Kristy, Beth. :) 

Friday, a friend of Sara's (and mine, but more Sara's) had his 30th birthday in a Drillers suite. Good times! (I still have no idea why baseball is "America's pastime." I mean I know WHY, but I still like football more...just sayin.)

Sara n I met up with Eric n some of his co workers after the game..and all obviously had a different idea of what face to make for this photo. ha! 

Saturday morning, Eric and I rolled...er...dragged ourselves...out of bed at 7:30 am for the Heart Walk. Gracie came with us to Veterans' Park. Good times, good cause, good breakfast followed.

Overall, weekend was good and reminded me that summer is FINALLY close enough to get excited about. :) I've been feeling a little "eh" lately...what I mean is...I havent been at the gym enough to make me proud of myself (shaking head in disapproval), my eating habits...well...let's not talk about that, and my hiatus in tanning, although healthy, is beginning to annoy (no worries-I wont go overboard). With women, we have to feel pretty, sexy, fabulous, (whatever adjective you want)...to actually be that way and I'm one of those people that feels better when I get my ass in gear. Tomorrow, my plan of attack begins and this is my commitment. *affirmative nod* 

Hope you had a fabulous weekend! :)

March 31, 2009

...was apparently the day my drivers license expired. Sh*t. 

Thank you, doorman at McNellies. I would have preferred it if you would have also given me a hard time about it being fake. But, let's face it... I no longer look like I might not be old enough to be there. Whatever.  

Lost

Another great Lost Diary... My fav part:

9:04 -- What's going on in Grid 334? I feel like this season of "Lost" has given me so many great Fantasy Football team names for this year.

9:05 -- "The ditch had a gun?" -- Miles

9:06 -- "So what really happened?" -- Miles. It just occurred to me -- Miles is The Sarcastic Ghost Whisperer.

9:10 -- Miles' mom isn't looking so good. And MIles, with that hair and those piercings, isn't looking too good either.

9:11 -- Miles knows nothing about his father. Wait, a character on "Lost" has daddy issues? Surely you jest?

The Faraday thing showing up at the end threw me for a loop! And uh.. who is the guy who kidnapped Miles in the van? Isn't he the same guy who crashed with them the second time? What the hell is that crap about shadow of the statue? Good Gawd. I love this show!