tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81209273890556611582024-03-12T22:15:30.902-04:00Please Don't Eat Me!Food Allergies in the Real WorldA@ Please Don't Eat Me!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14322520336099392083noreply@blogger.comBlogger145125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8120927389055661158.post-80595336769681249822010-10-25T15:40:00.002-04:002010-10-25T15:46:29.120-04:00One MonthHey all... It's me, yea.. it really is! I am in fact alive, just in case you were wondering!<br /><br />I've given up all hope on blogging. I really try. I've been doing it for 2 years and I'm tired. I'm not sure how people blog every day, 3 times a day.. I guess the $$ is worth it for them. Not so much for me for the peanuts (literally) I get from it.<br />I lost my motivation for sure. I'm not sure how I will get it back, but if it does come back, so will I...<br /><br />However, I am still floating around there, commenting when I can. I miss you all very much.A@ Please Don't Eat Me!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14322520336099392083noreply@blogger.com85tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8120927389055661158.post-14041566494794400212010-09-25T18:10:00.028-04:002010-09-25T20:43:57.547-04:00New York Part 3: Morning, Noon, & NightHey everyone! Happy weekend!! Hope you are all having a fabulous weekend so far, I know we are over here.. it's been hot as anything so far this week and I am hoping this nice weather continues for the next couple of weeks! <strong>Summer can't die yet!!</strong><br />So i have to tell you about the other best part of the weekend - our night out. It was a really really fun time! We went a bar that was within walking distance of our hotel, which was a great thing. No money spent on cabs!<br /><br />Where should I start? After the tons of pizza we consumed, we made tasty adult beverages. My friend Jillian picked these cutesy cosmo glasses up at <a href="http://www.christmastreeshops.com/">Christmas Tree Shop</a> (I'm not sure if any of you have one near you??)<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuc1EVV_kyFfYWa7nnRJNwftWaMMRx8UvY909JBRJShZ-2P8zkYNIfDHRRlM6JKmAiPAaxt5nwVBQwgLCbLUhikU7uDXZTDVv3Lsu2NA_EWeSPcNQHxPA3s88UetODu95c9t8b_575evE/s1600/NEWYORK+038.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuc1EVV_kyFfYWa7nnRJNwftWaMMRx8UvY909JBRJShZ-2P8zkYNIfDHRRlM6JKmAiPAaxt5nwVBQwgLCbLUhikU7uDXZTDVv3Lsu2NA_EWeSPcNQHxPA3s88UetODu95c9t8b_575evE/s400/NEWYORK+038.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520993068749672658" /></a><br />They were perfect for serving up pretty pink Cosmos. My friend's had these in multiple quantities, I had Jillian make me a weak one. I'm a lightweight. What can I say??<br /><br />We also decorated the hotel room! Ok, all we did was put cute little SATC pics up on the sole picture in the room. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmOC3AIjprtUhgZ1TIhqEzwdd932fGAz2BUIYw5QCwlgzWFN7-ikigFb5L8Fgf-7MjxP-CiW40X855dvjW40GTPyUZZZnlq9xVIj8ojvTsPA54g6dL4JLSpslX5RvfP7-YRje4ldRlB5s/s1600/NEWYORK+043.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmOC3AIjprtUhgZ1TIhqEzwdd932fGAz2BUIYw5QCwlgzWFN7-ikigFb5L8Fgf-7MjxP-CiW40X855dvjW40GTPyUZZZnlq9xVIj8ojvTsPA54g6dL4JLSpslX5RvfP7-YRje4ldRlB5s/s400/NEWYORK+043.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520994713325283634" /></a><br />Doesn't the bride look soooooo cute??<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1qr5NWA2uqQjskNA92vc_kQ-5XRIM8iZJezx88Vn2b_ISeUvirSDDqmqdDNXspD3Ce1eQqBYrVp660CL-OjzP_1YfZpOC6HMM3MeYS7eqXSscnUTt_sLitWFOqYFyvNpMJ1asDJZJe0Q/s1600/NEWYORK+051.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1qr5NWA2uqQjskNA92vc_kQ-5XRIM8iZJezx88Vn2b_ISeUvirSDDqmqdDNXspD3Ce1eQqBYrVp660CL-OjzP_1YfZpOC6HMM3MeYS7eqXSscnUTt_sLitWFOqYFyvNpMJ1asDJZJe0Q/s400/NEWYORK+051.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520995359984123330" /></a><br />We also made her wear a nice pretty pink scarf to symbolize one of her last weekends as a single lady! <br /><br />Then I went and got ready in MY room (we had two nice rooms!). I took a shower in the "heavenly shower". Ohhhhhhh it was heavenly indeed! The shower had dual shower heads.. I'm not sure what those were for- but it did feel pretty good!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikxJarXgqrAzwvzpUSky9iHyctbdHiaQMOnl6TByykOrsIT3oltMiY8Uhm7oBKL2wYaeaafQMOykI-48c6vgukCboGJGgEAoudK_09YTHrEZ17l01koy5rXaJ1Z8eqMI81LceCYcwGf-w/s1600/NEWYORK+011.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikxJarXgqrAzwvzpUSky9iHyctbdHiaQMOnl6TByykOrsIT3oltMiY8Uhm7oBKL2wYaeaafQMOykI-48c6vgukCboGJGgEAoudK_09YTHrEZ17l01koy5rXaJ1Z8eqMI81LceCYcwGf-w/s400/NEWYORK+011.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520999929411108818" /></a> (I didn't take a pic of the shower.. sorry! But you can see how lovely the whole bathroom is!)<br />Here is a pic of my dress and the bag that I bought from a street vendor. There was no name name brand on it, but it was only $10!!!!! What a great purse! I needed a bigger one, and I got my wish! It's a cute giraffe print with purple strips.. what a good deal!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-5WIVo87Wi6OmQ8pNmvwC2lLzJErdswaYXK6c3jpzeg37e4SVF9F6uksWGdsHdJY0pM16QBobQUgVLFGVj8twypBokqd-Hx51jSD_o1u3nL5U9pIK6XNla3sm1HcoBGCCMzD5fz8K6rQ/s1600/NEWYORK+057.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-5WIVo87Wi6OmQ8pNmvwC2lLzJErdswaYXK6c3jpzeg37e4SVF9F6uksWGdsHdJY0pM16QBobQUgVLFGVj8twypBokqd-Hx51jSD_o1u3nL5U9pIK6XNla3sm1HcoBGCCMzD5fz8K6rQ/s400/NEWYORK+057.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521006623491060594" /></a>My dress was a good deal too- only $26 at <a href="http://www.charlotterusse.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4340792&cp=4078198.4192312">Charlotte Russe</a>. My only issue was that I should have added a hook and eye closure on it before I wore it out. The dress was REALLY fitted in the bust- and the zipper slipped more than a few times! Good thing my hair is so long, it covered up any indecency! <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSdF-x1bQ1IhiaXxkeqia7GexuLS6C6tAlPhCBp3cL9ZFnpxyFiHNQodXQD4NfC8sH8NHtlNql8blG5d3OU54IUiT0ReXHbGstxFKgI1dPZ9YrmnAhuGLsziHS02IDS4wu3GkDq3gI6Is/s1600/NEWYORK+061.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSdF-x1bQ1IhiaXxkeqia7GexuLS6C6tAlPhCBp3cL9ZFnpxyFiHNQodXQD4NfC8sH8NHtlNql8blG5d3OU54IUiT0ReXHbGstxFKgI1dPZ9YrmnAhuGLsziHS02IDS4wu3GkDq3gI6Is/s400/NEWYORK+061.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521004521714742898" /></a><br />Now <a href="http://dinneratchristinas.com">Christina</a> pointed out that my legs are nice and tan. Ah yes.. they are! More like ORANGE! GAH!!!! I am a victim of Sunless Tanning Lotion. They NEVER work on me! I have tried almost every single one out there, (besides the uber expensive ones that is!) but they all turn me orange. <br /><br />My big confession is, I have been going tanning. PHEW. Got that off my chest! I have gone a few times and I get tan fast when I do go..sooooooo let's all cross our fingers that I don't die of cancer any time soon ok?? (I never claimed to be a perfectly healthy minded individual at ALL times!!!)<br /><br />We had a LOVELY night. I can't remember the name of where we were.. but it was nice. We had our own table at the upstairs bar. The other ladies consumed lots of shots!! (look for the pics on Facebook!) I didn't bring my camera with me, but they did and we got some nice ones! There is a picture of me standing outside of Forever 21, I'll try to get that one soon so you can see it! I didn't drink alot.. my reason being was that I wanted to be able to eat French Toast for breakfast and if I am trashed or hung over, I can't eat carbs, they come right back up!<br /><br />We did not go to bed until 5 AM! WHO WAS I???????? I'm usually getting UP at 5 am! But alas, my eyes snapped open at 8:30. ARGH!!! We didn't go and eat until almost 10, I'm usually eating breakfast at 8:30!! I was super hungry.. LOL. We went to <a href="http://www.brooklyndiner.com/">Brooklyn Diner</a> for some eats....................... And we LEFT! There was a minimum of $15 PER person!!! Soooooo you couldn't even get the cheap meal at brunch?? <strong>Which was $8 Cheerios and $4 orange juice.</strong>We almost felt bad until we saw this place.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3wIDWbdFuMQ911q95eyz094WcNsnfaAN833IndQz2CUpZSdNtGrWqNauTgC1vVLaUH2E1Pu3mR3xB6DcT4nnpKdWutSJYMUJce63fAhiGVdF8VmiMVjWfGND6IKsOYXJyENRtDPLyzHc/s1600/NEWYORK+064.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3wIDWbdFuMQ911q95eyz094WcNsnfaAN833IndQz2CUpZSdNtGrWqNauTgC1vVLaUH2E1Pu3mR3xB6DcT4nnpKdWutSJYMUJce63fAhiGVdF8VmiMVjWfGND6IKsOYXJyENRtDPLyzHc/s400/NEWYORK+064.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521013260932483106" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPewvKbiBt7ME8C2TlF6zGx4BmM11kOcKmIm5pETz5RpFsLuIcmoQfDgKCdbJA-e9IiNAUqBBIhBpEdMkfKvAmYnXeOyr8ukj1anj5yEvhyphenhyphenZnmEISln6esnLNxHo3VQydkAgRJjKyjc5Q/s1600/NEWYORK+065.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPewvKbiBt7ME8C2TlF6zGx4BmM11kOcKmIm5pETz5RpFsLuIcmoQfDgKCdbJA-e9IiNAUqBBIhBpEdMkfKvAmYnXeOyr8ukj1anj5yEvhyphenhyphenZnmEISln6esnLNxHo3VQydkAgRJjKyjc5Q/s400/NEWYORK+065.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521012662982207570" /></a><br />Suzanne got hot chocolate! Look at that whipped cream!!!<br />Here was my breakfast..... OHHHHHHHHHHH my God!!!! This was the best French Toast I have had in a LONG time! Plus it was only $11! Which in my book, is still expensivo, but.. much cheaper than the $18 dollar French Toast at Brooklyn Diner!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrTOTjUdmIuj0VSuLbN_zHxJZQS6ctwnKll13IvzVKeoYu90udYgIjJQudott4qOSLjMeKMeWM_8SHM5I1SnQK8KAiwthTJV-1oPmq82MGhDBG5LSIhk6pILYzKrvuJfZM13L-4-v2hFw/s1600/NEWYORK+066.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrTOTjUdmIuj0VSuLbN_zHxJZQS6ctwnKll13IvzVKeoYu90udYgIjJQudott4qOSLjMeKMeWM_8SHM5I1SnQK8KAiwthTJV-1oPmq82MGhDBG5LSIhk6pILYzKrvuJfZM13L-4-v2hFw/s400/NEWYORK+066.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521014115199282866" /></a><br />I had mine with turkey sausage- soooo good. I loved it! Can you tell???<br /><br />So anyway- that was most of the New York trip in a nutshell- well at least the appropriate parts of it! I hope you liked my NY trip round up!<br /><br />I'll be back soon, I have some food stuffs that I wanted to share with you too! Hope you all have a great Sunday!!!A@ Please Don't Eat Me!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14322520336099392083noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8120927389055661158.post-61698328384339001952010-09-21T20:55:00.022-04:002010-09-21T21:57:21.848-04:00New York Part Two: Pizza & Pleasure ThingsWhooooooaaaa Nelly.. what the heck am I talking about? Well, you asked. I delivered. A post with actual pictures. I'm sorry to leave you all hanging! Haha.. I meant to do some last night, but I just got carried away at home, doing... nothing. I was resting!!! I am still in recovery from all the excitement, but I'll get there. It's amazing how now that I am older, it takes me twice as long to recover from events than before.. ohhhh the joys!<br />So.. you want to see a few things.. like the food I ate and what I wore right? Well, we'll start there!<br /><br />What did I eat?<br /><br />Saturday:<br />Dunkin Donuts. Bagel, egg, & cheese. Greasy. And disgustingly good. It was just one part of the grossly good food we had.. No picture! I ate it too quick!<br /><br />Saturday Afternoon:<br />I ate half a chicken fajita wrap from some little deli across the street from the hotel. It was ok- the guy didn't warm it up- so blah. I ate chips and dip to make up for it.<br /><br />Also consumed: A Magnolia cupcake, cupcake. At the Bleeker St fair that we stopped at during the SATC tour. It was delicious!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBOcKG6stivmpThN48rvfP_1IdT-JiG60UoNW0tILncqwyrHdRixTO5eZSaWFEU4WkcV_z3bvaqvk_egH_767bUea6WUgFSEvsOvYPSuYuiC5Kbm_ptAzbHU0a5sN8uh_D6Amj-9tcA9Y/s1600/NEWYORK+031.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBOcKG6stivmpThN48rvfP_1IdT-JiG60UoNW0tILncqwyrHdRixTO5eZSaWFEU4WkcV_z3bvaqvk_egH_767bUea6WUgFSEvsOvYPSuYuiC5Kbm_ptAzbHU0a5sN8uh_D6Amj-9tcA9Y/s400/NEWYORK+031.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519541794644039522" /></a><br />Later that night- we had pizza! This was the best pizza I've had in a LONG time. Maybe it's because I haven't had pizza in forever either.. and I was starved of pizza-ness..<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgurJADE0QhmprZ-B4kKWj6hERpq0Rn3ZL7OTIh2TVxIWk_KB1ZbRhj15RwG8JEaO7kU8QhygI4a6weygGJ6WIF3PgLuRrUHqCjGnGIVXjinX8G7I7k139aASK9JITiXjMvRWsUL67NlVI/s1600/NEWYORK+044.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgurJADE0QhmprZ-B4kKWj6hERpq0Rn3ZL7OTIh2TVxIWk_KB1ZbRhj15RwG8JEaO7kU8QhygI4a6weygGJ6WIF3PgLuRrUHqCjGnGIVXjinX8G7I7k139aASK9JITiXjMvRWsUL67NlVI/s400/NEWYORK+044.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519542270098612018" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUtbuYYYi3QDf3sgoQ-VetSpvE4iygzrk2NRLltuSzXxB1eUtKrZMUWgE44Tzm6CX01TV1uLiaoXjh9jzt_8-Gev8jMj8MlbYHDueA51gBA2_7dTb8betrHhjw3NaNPZzubJGZCFhAM_g/s1600/NEWYORK+046.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUtbuYYYi3QDf3sgoQ-VetSpvE4iygzrk2NRLltuSzXxB1eUtKrZMUWgE44Tzm6CX01TV1uLiaoXjh9jzt_8-Gev8jMj8MlbYHDueA51gBA2_7dTb8betrHhjw3NaNPZzubJGZCFhAM_g/s400/NEWYORK+046.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519543856947846610" /></a><br />The pieces were huge! But I still ate two of them. And two more at 3 am when we got home. Let's just say, I was busting out of my dress.. and it wasn't just because my boobies are big!<br /><br />So my favorite part of the SATC tour was stopping at the Pleasure Chest. So I'm going to warn you, if you have a weak stomach, stop reading now! If you are like me and have the sense of humor as a 15 year old boy... get ready to laugh hysterically. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdb63mx2BXnkx1_hFNyApqzImLZg0SeB1a4omSMPYnfF799IpQjB3KQClnuEO76D4tyWT10k3aWUz4rhaArEj242opE4OmWw6gdWh26rVljSz9uYG-b5jxnzm7BlV107kNhI8BLycV8gM/s1600/NEWYORK+027.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdb63mx2BXnkx1_hFNyApqzImLZg0SeB1a4omSMPYnfF799IpQjB3KQClnuEO76D4tyWT10k3aWUz4rhaArEj242opE4OmWw6gdWh26rVljSz9uYG-b5jxnzm7BlV107kNhI8BLycV8gM/s400/NEWYORK+027.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519546031795798962" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNWI8fD4gJNeuWuNLyoQF9cYojvFoCUtYMs_oR5wyQKC_NJifky-qTAajO2FwpxY7ycgDGBM9QzRngYtbHe1xwKHpKcnJ0zyNdSBQ_jzYpMSCB0ILJIyhRz49rPxNLAvBYG79dXAOmYf0/s1600/NEWYORK+026.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNWI8fD4gJNeuWuNLyoQF9cYojvFoCUtYMs_oR5wyQKC_NJifky-qTAajO2FwpxY7ycgDGBM9QzRngYtbHe1xwKHpKcnJ0zyNdSBQ_jzYpMSCB0ILJIyhRz49rPxNLAvBYG79dXAOmYf0/s400/NEWYORK+026.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519546277391329026" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkwxuV4Emj-lYSar9DnWoAuYvrqiTt-bcy-70-VrncNWR-G3-hpH4jNPgatqU3vkuWyPQDUUicJ7Y0FaomXLC4uJp4fe1D2BQPLypWxWtnr3BO8_hIyCLnMw1zXqlruATCIq7FpxbEvAQ/s1600/NEWYORK+028.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkwxuV4Emj-lYSar9DnWoAuYvrqiTt-bcy-70-VrncNWR-G3-hpH4jNPgatqU3vkuWyPQDUUicJ7Y0FaomXLC4uJp4fe1D2BQPLypWxWtnr3BO8_hIyCLnMw1zXqlruATCIq7FpxbEvAQ/s400/NEWYORK+028.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519550719202454818" /></a><br />(we were not allowed to take pictures inside the store- but no matter- you see these and get the idea!) <br />Some sights that were seen inside the store.. a "c*m rag". It was a "dish towel" labeled as something one would use to clean oneself. We each bought one. LOL<br /><br />Then there was the man inside the store the with the uber short shorts...................... he had a little something something hanging out...Sarah, Tanya, and I saw him.. we just about died! (Imagine forced whispers and shocked small gasps while elbowing each other and trying not to scream in horror.) <br /><br />I saw loads of dildos, some that should not go ANYWHERE. One was the size of a NASA rocket. WHERE DOES THAT GO?????????!!!!!<br /><br />Lots of ladies were buying things and I don't think they realized that they wouldn't be able to be inconspicuous about it either.. Because of the stores no return policy they need to make sure you know what you are buying.... so they take it out of the box, wave it around, tell you how to use it.... <br /><br />So we left, after touching and poking each other with almost everything. What can I say? We are like little boys. Ha! <br /><br />We headed back to the hotel to get ready for the night.. The following pictures are pics I jacked off my friend. I hope you like!!!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdlcybhTJe8oYF_vhBmaCexnLHNGDKo5K7fb-veeIAvymyw7XoxsGRFMWA-H5ZBDgXJuw5FPZwhff2fvcV_R4SRM1icaw5s6FIBxgXzaX7XAwYoJfZNTeAj12P5F4baV3VJvexsbe0t3E/s1600/of=50,533,399.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdlcybhTJe8oYF_vhBmaCexnLHNGDKo5K7fb-veeIAvymyw7XoxsGRFMWA-H5ZBDgXJuw5FPZwhff2fvcV_R4SRM1icaw5s6FIBxgXzaX7XAwYoJfZNTeAj12P5F4baV3VJvexsbe0t3E/s400/of=50,533,399.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519549326144779058" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju0F67xz4EbT7adPPf1dniPPClJsUx1bHw3LNnOesHo6aNUioMtKOLsdo0c4gdcmKWWIb13iQiZXv1Ksr_5B1Y8ZcX6i6PFMRWI8tQKq38xo29RsKlAenOUubPpKmsMk008HPU6hYR7SY/s1600/of=50,533,3992.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju0F67xz4EbT7adPPf1dniPPClJsUx1bHw3LNnOesHo6aNUioMtKOLsdo0c4gdcmKWWIb13iQiZXv1Ksr_5B1Y8ZcX6i6PFMRWI8tQKq38xo29RsKlAenOUubPpKmsMk008HPU6hYR7SY/s400/of=50,533,3992.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519549611676848818" /></a><br />Well those are just two of the pics.. I'll be back more tomorrow or Thursday with some more.. : ) I hope you liked them!!!!A@ Please Don't Eat Me!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14322520336099392083noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8120927389055661158.post-64013659512860492822010-09-20T10:21:00.003-04:002010-09-20T10:49:36.619-04:00New York, New York: Part OnePart One has NO pictures. In a tired, still slightly hungover stupor forgot my memory card reader at home. So I want to give you a slight update on the weekend, then tomorrow I'll include the pictures from the weekend. <br /><br />New York for Hannah's big bachelorette party....<br /><br />Highlights:<br />1. hardly any traffic! 4 hours to drive there, 4 hours to drive home. Perfect!<br />2. "cheap" rooms.. in New York, cheap is relative.. they cost $389.00 a night. Divide that by 6, we were doing pretty good!<br />3. I saw my boss as soon as I stepped out of the car. She was just as shocked to see me as I was to see her!<br />4. SATC tour. So much fun!!!<br />5. Sex toy shop. Dildos. Lots of Dildos. 'Nuff said!<br />6. Seeing a couple of B-list celebrities!<br />7. Pizza, pizza, pizza!!!! I feel like I consumed more pizza this weekend than in the last year!<br />8. Bags, bags, and more bags! I bought one for $10!!!!!! No "brand" on it, but it's SO cute! And the perfect size bag to hold everything!<br />9. Dressing up and looking HOT HOT HOT!<br />10. Dancing in the bar!<br />11. Playing truth or dare in the bar (I learned alot about my friends LOL!!!!!)<br />12. Getting back to the hotel at 4 am!!!! Seriously, WHO WAS I?!<br />13. Going to brunch at the Brooklyn Diner in Times Square and walking out after we realized we couldn't pronounce half the menu and an omlette cost $17... Unless the eggs were made with gold dust???? <br />14. Seeing the country's largest Forever21 in Times Square! MECCA!!!!! Heaven!!! I was home! I didn't get to go in, but I peered in the windows at 2 am and drooled!<br /><br />Well that's it for now, I have to get back to work.. I'm so tired!!!!!A@ Please Don't Eat Me!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14322520336099392083noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8120927389055661158.post-87047657311837468422010-09-13T19:55:00.015-04:002010-09-13T21:29:53.547-04:00The Missing LinkHoly cow, it's back to the daily grind again! Another long week is in the works.. work is busy.. it's the end of quarter, so basically unless we are dead we have to come in to work. Of course, if we are dead, they may want us to be brought back to life to be in! But I think I'll survive it! Haha! <br /><br />So the last couple of weeks I have been really really focused on building up strentgh- which is always a good thing.. right?? I've been working hard, and I can feel my muscles gaining strenth and I'm toning up- which is always a good thing right?<br /><br />Not for this body! I forget that I gain muscle REALLY fast and if I don't also do cardio and YOGA. I bulk up. Yepppppp Mama don't wanna be no bodybuilder! I want to be toned and sexy. Not big and bulky. My jeans have been fitting tighter- and even though I haven't gained any weight.. I can feel my legs and my bum getting bigger. What gives?? <br /><br />The missing link is my yoga mat. I have been slacking hardcore on the one thing that brings me back down to earth and elongates my muscles at the same time! My yoga program of choice? <strong>Mark Blanchard's Progressive Power Yoga</strong>.<br /><br />I have the video tapes (hello 2004!) and this is literally my favorite yoga video ever. I have tried many through Netlfix (hello 2009!) and following yoga pod casts online (hi 2010!). But no matter what I do, I don't feel pushed, prodded, and more sexually harassed in a workout like I do with Progressive Power Yoga.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGVgbJiJovD9bF-zS8nKpnsMVU48tyufttkiQ0KlqCpLF1iWUDE5mTIPBjYzBmaBK01zUcqICIzN3DDoCAksZ9HichVknHHsvVObATVJWtG1e6I0afn6pe9sAYPg9lq-_b-20uj54BcdQ/s1600/trilogyDVD.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 328px; height: 330px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGVgbJiJovD9bF-zS8nKpnsMVU48tyufttkiQ0KlqCpLF1iWUDE5mTIPBjYzBmaBK01zUcqICIzN3DDoCAksZ9HichVknHHsvVObATVJWtG1e6I0afn6pe9sAYPg9lq-_b-20uj54BcdQ/s400/trilogyDVD.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516559855629958418" /></a><br />Yes, Mark Blanchard thinks he's God's gift to yoga, yes, he breathes funny and it makes you think he's &*^%$#@#$%^ off, and sometimes the pace is slow. But if you connect your breath to the mat- good God it's a good workout! Everytime I do a full workout, it's like I just ran a marathon. It hurts so good!!!!!<br /><br />So anyway, I'm going to be getting back to my dear yoga mat so I can stretch out these big muscles I have now. :) Plus adding in at least 2 cardio workouts a week, rather than keep doing the Jillian Michaels and the Core Fusion workouts by themselves.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF0TPjNMM4mMcgvjqIbXeao8i9h1_P6LtbvI2UajM-LlV0ueemEZbrkVbJL60Nj8Havqzlma5RTk4e8MVl3BewLbPWrQYR-c1Pq4BLY9qMAQQ-2bqUgxHmOWxKKYBG9VWiRi6ju4G8SCk/s1600/510Zbttco1L._SS500_.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF0TPjNMM4mMcgvjqIbXeao8i9h1_P6LtbvI2UajM-LlV0ueemEZbrkVbJL60Nj8Havqzlma5RTk4e8MVl3BewLbPWrQYR-c1Pq4BLY9qMAQQ-2bqUgxHmOWxKKYBG9VWiRi6ju4G8SCk/s400/510Zbttco1L._SS500_.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516561043197234610" /></a><br />I just got <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Samba-Reggae-Workout-Quenia-Ribeiro/dp/B000RZP472/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1284424415&sr=8-1">this</a> DVD today in the mail- leftover from my $50 gift card from work.. I read all the reviews on it and decided this would be a good choice for some booty shaking cardio! Boy was I right! Once I have it down pat, I will, I swear on my life be taping this one out for you. It was SO much fun! And such a good workout! I loved every second of it. It was HARD and you will sweat like crazy but Quenia does an amazing job cuing the moves and she is really fun. But I will be totally honest, either the camera does add ten pounds, or they did some serious airbrushing on the DVD cover- cuz she is so curvalicious! I loved it! She knows how to seriously shake that booty!<br /><br />So tonight, I was having major technical difficulties with my phone so I was on the phone with the phone company for FOREVER. I had planned on making salmon and green beans. But after I got off the phone with them, my issue unresolved! I was fed up but just kept it moving.. I heated this up!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5ybVGYOTgbc7NsKsaH2Q8gakRnxTwDOH4r84LUys6SCwIthgjXuhZ3SYVzHX5sCJJo7r5GeHKwUTpticUcSZ4JRuiQsSIl8BKMLxlPxic8Kanvf9D5oCOXCd4tlrxyK8kEkZOsCzJMPw/s1600/firstday+006.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5ybVGYOTgbc7NsKsaH2Q8gakRnxTwDOH4r84LUys6SCwIthgjXuhZ3SYVzHX5sCJJo7r5GeHKwUTpticUcSZ4JRuiQsSIl8BKMLxlPxic8Kanvf9D5oCOXCd4tlrxyK8kEkZOsCzJMPw/s400/firstday+006.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516571468625357714" /></a><br />I found this dinner at Whole Foods and I remember eating tempeh last year and absolutely hating it- but I was willing to go out on a limb and try it. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyi_I_PyuGwBOapeDxAJ4V2YHajiwqUv9-SbSfm0j738iQA0c_3nywPSDRrglY_Bvtabb5a5CyYUvrbdp6076tqnIPnPtzgDnlDv4R-8TVzm5Ni1XKz1nRZl41_4aFVoWelbUKVQT0dpM/s1600/firstday+007.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyi_I_PyuGwBOapeDxAJ4V2YHajiwqUv9-SbSfm0j738iQA0c_3nywPSDRrglY_Bvtabb5a5CyYUvrbdp6076tqnIPnPtzgDnlDv4R-8TVzm5Ni1XKz1nRZl41_4aFVoWelbUKVQT0dpM/s400/firstday+007.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516571200445817266" /></a><br />I added more BBQ sauce to the dish, just to be on the safe side- you know.. drown it in condiments!!<br /><br />But this was excellent. The quinoa gave the dish a little extra chew- and I could barely taste the tempeh. No stinky feet taste. No terrible texture.. I was impressed! Now if only I could safely make this for myself, I'd be all set! <br /><br />Well I hope you have an excellent Monday night! I'm heading to bed soon! Thanks to those who did comment on my "fashion" post! I'll be doing another one this week. I have a bachelorette party to go to, and I need to decide which dress to wear to go out "whoring and drinking" (a reference to a musical.. anyone guess???)<br /><br />GOOD NIGHT ALL!!!!A@ Please Don't Eat Me!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14322520336099392083noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8120927389055661158.post-15321706858532470742010-09-10T21:15:00.016-04:002010-09-10T21:53:30.511-04:00How To Wear Yoga Pants<strong>Happy Friday everyone!</strong> I'm just hanging out right now.. 9 pm on a Friday, and I am hitting the hay very soon. It's very hard to believe that a few years ago, I would be taking a shower getting ready to go out right now.. I feel so old!! Maybe I'm just more responsible :)<br /><br />So I haven't been cooking at all this week, I have been going the old frozen dinner route- shame shame!! But at least they are the good ones and not Hungry Man or something..<br />Peanut and I went to the store tonight to pick up some stuff for my momma and I found these little doo-dads- <em>Dark chocolate soy pudding cups.</em> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidLfzP0wZ3Eq2Co88IGfDG-K9fvTqsH9ZZqDQePXHURlzaoGPspsUr-SdwkfF1wiEwVuHr7IPoe8cxR79XwWphqyH2kta1IvH4T7DG6_nOTLt5X0hpT5UReHBo8fAG0Tj9fXBUTM6U2WM/s1600/firstday+001.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidLfzP0wZ3Eq2Co88IGfDG-K9fvTqsH9ZZqDQePXHURlzaoGPspsUr-SdwkfF1wiEwVuHr7IPoe8cxR79XwWphqyH2kta1IvH4T7DG6_nOTLt5X0hpT5UReHBo8fAG0Tj9fXBUTM6U2WM/s400/firstday+001.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515465184006108978" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0lHU7ejPi1JI5-P_eYfysuOipO0k7xDUZtGkuABAIhMAqDzM_nOF-cTy32nWcxp7gBgWPdkjjkYLsrwkXQIpd8rhELUsIAdw9Wg8Phq3Lu3iiUvj2VqOQ6r2Sb-0E6WervzpzoNCam3A/s1600/firstday+003.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0lHU7ejPi1JI5-P_eYfysuOipO0k7xDUZtGkuABAIhMAqDzM_nOF-cTy32nWcxp7gBgWPdkjjkYLsrwkXQIpd8rhELUsIAdw9Wg8Phq3Lu3iiUvj2VqOQ6r2Sb-0E6WervzpzoNCam3A/s400/firstday+003.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515465495333305234" /></a><br />They looked so yummy! I was excited to try them.. These are dairy, gluten, and casein free and are sweetened with beet juice and have added fiber with chicory root. Pretty darn healthy! I tried one when we got home.. it was "ok". It had a bit of a fruity flavor and less of a chocolate flavor. These are whipped, so it was very light and fluffy, so maybe that might have had something to do with the off flavor. <br /><br />Since I don't like to waste food, I'm still going to eat them!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4xrQhFMnjNAGa5YXcpOScFmUQaWz7cIExt9JJgK4_8PxltKWlygPcAcEjQWaviVLiDBSIPkH2624_zsR5dLSXSYMHHNleFQBWRqdEWLTBYzcB604AAROwQ775eHB8GwzBTEXjzQqzE-E/s1600/firstday+002.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4xrQhFMnjNAGa5YXcpOScFmUQaWz7cIExt9JJgK4_8PxltKWlygPcAcEjQWaviVLiDBSIPkH2624_zsR5dLSXSYMHHNleFQBWRqdEWLTBYzcB604AAROwQ775eHB8GwzBTEXjzQqzE-E/s400/firstday+002.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515466167121386306" /></a><br />The other snack I picked up.. oh goodness. Can I even tell you how much I *love* plantain chips!?! Seriously they are the freakin' bomb! The chips I grabbed are sweetened with honey.. more of a dessert than a salty snackie.. So you could say I was eating dessert all night tonight!<br /><br />Well, no one asked for it.. But... presenting a fashion like post! I have a serious addiction to Forever 21. <a href="http://healthydivaeats.com">Katie</a>, you feel my pain girl! F-21 is a MUST to buy trendy goods up!!<br />I'm not a fabulously trendy person, but I usually go for a classic, not trashy look. Tonight, Peanut and I were going food shopping. Where we shop, one can find a few different types of people. Ghetto fabulous moms who should be at the club and not food shopping with their children. Or girls with flannel pants and their boyfriends hoodies. I'm not trying to trash anyone, but go to the store at 8:30 pm and <strong>you KNOW </strong>you know what I'm talking about!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDAsckDP7QA237zrJwSknMSyMvJpFmP7Fhr_f-b7P2iJSu5-B7_sg71snUKkkeGGA3uciu3lHh151XmQhROGPft8uCUv-Vb2vxmbNoZ1ofYKfrw7-etwpzIEDy3_6HVj9bcMgyT6HwslM/s1600/firstday+005.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDAsckDP7QA237zrJwSknMSyMvJpFmP7Fhr_f-b7P2iJSu5-B7_sg71snUKkkeGGA3uciu3lHh151XmQhROGPft8uCUv-Vb2vxmbNoZ1ofYKfrw7-etwpzIEDy3_6HVj9bcMgyT6HwslM/s400/firstday+005.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515466819220767842" /></a><br />I hit somewhere in the middle with this.. <em>Black yoga pants by Express, Black flip flops by Payless, Bra cami top by Express, and a striped silky belted cardigan by Forever 21.</em> It creates an "effortless chic" look that I love.. it says "I didn't try too hard, but I still look human". (I look a little boobalicious in this picture!)<br /><br />Well, that's it! I'm off for the night.. let me know if you thought my attempt at a fashion post was a flop or I get a gold star (ok, silver star???). Good night all!!A@ Please Don't Eat Me!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14322520336099392083noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8120927389055661158.post-8542590754128462892010-09-06T20:07:00.012-04:002010-09-06T21:04:23.722-04:00Hurricane SnoreOk, ok that is the stupidest post title, ever! But, Hurricane Earl was the most boring hurricane ever by the time it got up here. I know it caused so much damage all over the Carribean and I hope that the places it hit get help asap.. BUT.. it rained for a few hours and that was it!<br /><br />Anyway, Peanut was coming back in the storm, she had gone to Maine with my parents, my niece, and my Aunty Kathy and her two Labrador puppies, Abby and MgGee- adorable! They had a blast up there (they were close to Canada!!!) out in the woods, swimming in the lake with the dogs, riding on the ATVs.. it was a good weekend for her! :) <br />So they were driving home in the rain that night and I was stuck at home worrying about my baby!!<br /><br />What else does one do when one is at home with nothing to do????<br /><br />Well, I watched Camp Rock! Anyone else watch it and love it?? *cricket**cricket*<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrkz_2nFyjwC5sHdkaNFWPdjBP7XUE6lNz1TuD0k8WIgT9SqZgz4tUlzf_99XTq5HgARcEpOqzFKGaZP_OokR8GPjHeUFDfmj778tEP4BUGADufDaD6N9wjKXkSfHgmg7IbGqyHw2E80A/s1600/Camp-Rock-2-The-Final-Jam-Soundtrack.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrkz_2nFyjwC5sHdkaNFWPdjBP7XUE6lNz1TuD0k8WIgT9SqZgz4tUlzf_99XTq5HgARcEpOqzFKGaZP_OokR8GPjHeUFDfmj778tEP4BUGADufDaD6N9wjKXkSfHgmg7IbGqyHw2E80A/s400/Camp-Rock-2-The-Final-Jam-Soundtrack.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513963631263450962" /></a> <br />And I am going to shamelessly admit that 21 year old Joe Jonas is really really cute! OK?!?! Now pretend I didn't say that! <br /><br />I also made cookies at 10:30. Proof below:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLUJUFF3B-mVuZBjjMPP0afvyov35kUj5CyTinlyQFwc5ZcJ6FqfetWScGet86ULg708gh7m2LMdmwsr35flp67HhA5jjqhhymhgdhOIl6k4ZobbGv1RzhWfsVSGqtVm9lnauaFva4E6g/s1600/shrimpdinner+015.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLUJUFF3B-mVuZBjjMPP0afvyov35kUj5CyTinlyQFwc5ZcJ6FqfetWScGet86ULg708gh7m2LMdmwsr35flp67HhA5jjqhhymhgdhOIl6k4ZobbGv1RzhWfsVSGqtVm9lnauaFva4E6g/s400/shrimpdinner+015.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513964801250064546" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtWRv1J7XF6cv9OYpDYox3AWz8sGOuWk6Ff7qnjO2jYda9aTClDgkxh0Rk087qrSEUGX9BnuBDAa_Kgw03sBGz1egz3mrf0dO4aj3RGMiSaqBFYJbrCyC5lV5SBgNXT5k71zz87NlewrE/s1600/shrimpdinner+013.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtWRv1J7XF6cv9OYpDYox3AWz8sGOuWk6Ff7qnjO2jYda9aTClDgkxh0Rk087qrSEUGX9BnuBDAa_Kgw03sBGz1egz3mrf0dO4aj3RGMiSaqBFYJbrCyC5lV5SBgNXT5k71zz87NlewrE/s400/shrimpdinner+013.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513965957598687282" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuTrr-Kto0LJBb5blZQMPc7wHMk5WAt6GKQOF96caNigKANJ6HkCkKa5XTZPx8A2vl55Ceg01pl8Ffc5VhQ2iFfdW0rur6y6U0Ysm9sEvtJ2MtyRkR0iMTr6_zp-4AWwH9UbXO64-q7TA/s1600/shrimpdinner+020.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuTrr-Kto0LJBb5blZQMPc7wHMk5WAt6GKQOF96caNigKANJ6HkCkKa5XTZPx8A2vl55Ceg01pl8Ffc5VhQ2iFfdW0rur6y6U0Ysm9sEvtJ2MtyRkR0iMTr6_zp-4AWwH9UbXO64-q7TA/s400/shrimpdinner+020.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513966360286115346" /></a><br />These are pretty good! I liked them.. of course, easy to make, but what do I make that ISN'T easy to make?!<br /><br />So the Peanut came home safe and sound and we have just been getting ready for school, cleaning her room, organizng her closet and her school supplies! She starts school on Wednesday! I'm so excited for her! My baby is going into 3rd grade! <br /><br />I won't be posting up pictures of her school outfit, but if you want to see, send me an email, because she picked out an AWESOME back to school outfit.. she is too cute! Seriously! Finally her fashion sense has evened out a little bit- and she is getting the hang of making her own outfits. I love putting together outfits, but I never wear them- because I look absolutely riduclous in all these new trendy things people are wearing. I would love to do a fashion post on here every week- but I'm afraid people wouldn't like what I have!<br /><br />I'm glad you guys liked my gym story too- I thought it was funny myself, even while it was going on.. like one of my "only happens to me!" thing! Ha!<br />Well I'm off to bed now - at 9:02 pm on a Sunday- but I am WIPED out!! See you all real soon!A@ Please Don't Eat Me!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14322520336099392083noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8120927389055661158.post-58476198928725099712010-09-02T21:14:00.012-04:002010-09-02T21:41:02.396-04:00Ups And DownsHi guys.. it is Thursday here and I am hunkered down in my house waiting for Hurricane Earl to strike at any moment... Actually I'm not, but that's ok! To all the people down in the Carolinas or anywhere Earl has visited, I hope you are staying safe! We are only supposed to get a lot of rain and a lot of wind. The last time we had a hurricane "strike" up here was Hurricane Bob- August 19th 1992. Please.. someone ask me how that date is so near and dear to my heart :)<br /><br />So it's been hot. <strong>Agonizingly hot </strong>again and once again, I am suffering the effects of the air quality- <strong>wheezing and coughing</strong>- gross! Asthma, I hate you! So yesterday was especially hot and I decided, never mind the heat, I will work out in the gym at work. <br /><br /><em><strong>Cue the violins...</strong></em><br /><br />I thought that I forgot my socks at 11:15 am. <em>Planned to do yoga in the gym..</em><br /><br />At 11:25 am, I found my socks and my big ole sweatpants that I grabbed instead of my shorts. <em>Not great, but still ok for some biking..</em><br /><br />At 11:35 am, I was in the gym, <em>just about to sit down on the recumbent bike </em>(my favorite place in the gym), when one of the engineers in my building came in. You know the type, <strong><em>skinny, geeky, wears his work shirt, basketball shorts, black socks, and sneakers that looked like they survived Pearl Harbor. </em></strong>(and he did too)<br /><br /><strong>This MF sits right next to me on the other bike in the gym. </strong><br /><br />Never mind, the treadmill, the elliptical, OR the fact that I KNOW this guy "lifts" weights. He sits right next to me. Did I mention he smells bad????<br /><br />I got up off the bike and went outside, muttering to myself about what a jerk he was.. Doesn't he realize he stinks and looks like a nerd crossed with a homeless man?<br /><br />It was HOT. BIG MISTAKE. I should have sucked it up inside. But I was craving cardio and cardio I got. I almost fainted it was so hot. (A trivia side note, a major football team in the area stays at the hotel next door to my building) I really thought I was going to die. A couple of players drove past me in their tricked out Land Rovers and Escalades. I swear, if I were any less of a woman I would have collapsed crossing my fingers some burly football player would give me mouth to mouth. Then I remembered I am engaged and I don't think Charlie would like it if I got smooched by some hot big guy... Damn you conscience!!!<br /><br />But I survived (duh) and was left with a major headache for the rest of the day. Oh God it was a rough afternoon. I drank so much water I could have floated home and somehow mustered up enough energy to make myself some really awesome shrimp. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgggHj0BAzgpGPe0cs6bFGSRdmaHI71KqIdrh48NCDnFQ2zBsBQq-Q6XTIztR0R95kc0-XcagBoM_FW601KhT-LlarPdbkYD5YOWtZrou1qw9it1C-IpcxzfUeObx1NaBPJy7AGolElbq0/s1600/shrimpdinner+001.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgggHj0BAzgpGPe0cs6bFGSRdmaHI71KqIdrh48NCDnFQ2zBsBQq-Q6XTIztR0R95kc0-XcagBoM_FW601KhT-LlarPdbkYD5YOWtZrou1qw9it1C-IpcxzfUeObx1NaBPJy7AGolElbq0/s400/shrimpdinner+001.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512493279117080482" /></a><br />The potatoes were these:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-C2I2EWOP0xtBHkiD72bpqHlDu4sD5_I75c6hiHXoXG_-VGhcJXSx7PEgZGTHL5TQtMyPPgXxh-ADAtWW9oSnWUzxjm7QVi8RPA6HvTHPmd9LNKhGLrovVJrQmvEaG4j6dkfpGfpD-gI/s1600/shrimpdinner2-3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-C2I2EWOP0xtBHkiD72bpqHlDu4sD5_I75c6hiHXoXG_-VGhcJXSx7PEgZGTHL5TQtMyPPgXxh-ADAtWW9oSnWUzxjm7QVi8RPA6HvTHPmd9LNKhGLrovVJrQmvEaG4j6dkfpGfpD-gI/s400/shrimpdinner2-3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512494317503329346" /></a><br />They were NOT as good as I make them! But they sufficed for a nice easy carb serving. (I could have had a bowl of cereal you know..)<br /><br />Oh and one more FUNNY thing. My grandmother turned <strong>830</strong> today (just kidding, 83) and she went ahead and bought herself a birthday cake two days early on Monday. She had them put her name on it.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEil5Gp4OELsFYteciqwyS5j3sZzRSvdQhT0xpON6r4oR5UWiTij3khkPmK7rId1yB_xJCd3p5I9cTxPGuuFO8Vi6CN7s_6zLb9WH8kNwmXbpyLvzFr9SXoCGMSQ5ICKq6rzPAVurtbms/s1600/shrimpdinner2-3+(1).JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEil5Gp4OELsFYteciqwyS5j3sZzRSvdQhT0xpON6r4oR5UWiTij3khkPmK7rId1yB_xJCd3p5I9cTxPGuuFO8Vi6CN7s_6zLb9WH8kNwmXbpyLvzFr9SXoCGMSQ5ICKq6rzPAVurtbms/s400/shrimpdinner2-3+(1).JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512493737998949842" /></a><br />Her name is <strong>PALMA</strong>. But with her heavy Boston accent, she calls herself <strong>PALMER</strong>. OH GRAM!!!!!!!!!!!!! Well all my cousins thought it was hysterical.. and my mom made me take a picture of it. I feel bad for laughing about it, but she's a tough old lady, she'll probably out-live me.. I think she can take it!<br /><br />I hope everyone has a great weekend ahead of them! With all the rain scheduled for tomorrow night, it's a good night to stay home and watch CAMP ROCK 2. Yes, I am 28 years old and yes, I LOVE the Disney Channel! No shame ladies!!!<br />And thank you for all your comments on my last post- STRONG STRONG STRONG.. :)A@ Please Don't Eat Me!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14322520336099392083noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8120927389055661158.post-53776934462244162502010-08-30T20:58:00.020-04:002010-08-31T20:24:57.366-04:00Bridal Shower**I tried to post this yesterday.. Blogger was messed up- ARGH**<br /><br />Noooo.. not mine.. I am forgoing the chaos and craziness that is a bridal shower for myself- I am traditional of course in wanting to get married- but shoot I'll be darned if I have people fuss over me and worry about what color I want balloons to be or whether I would like cheesecake or angel food cake.. (angel food cake... LOL) I can't stand being the center of attention; anyone else get really anxious when people fawn all over them??<br /><br />Anyway, my friend Hannah is getting married and I couldn't be happier for her! Look at how beautiful she is!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaTs8AzVUZreFGiogj40vjoKmtystrnzKxQnBkK7yJAXeo3xhKE1FPAaqNQ6b_ulrM9HVidEOE1NKZxMWWB24yfltxoKRrqb3L3AvakbcogQSwixj1rFoZxX4cMkmeD89ryDMRznm2zm8/s1600/heatherwedding+019.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaTs8AzVUZreFGiogj40vjoKmtystrnzKxQnBkK7yJAXeo3xhKE1FPAaqNQ6b_ulrM9HVidEOE1NKZxMWWB24yfltxoKRrqb3L3AvakbcogQSwixj1rFoZxX4cMkmeD89ryDMRznm2zm8/s400/heatherwedding+019.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511373552052579490" /></a><br />Her shower was on Saturday afternoon. And yes, I know what a slacker I am for not posting about this sooner- sheer laziness! The shower was nothing short of amazing. My friend Jillian is a corporate party planner and has two Masters degrees; one in Hotel & Resturant Management and one in Sports Management. Plus she has an Event Planning certificate. Basically, she knows what the hell she is doing. Here is her work. Sit back and be amazed dears.. lots o' pictures!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV6BzE41AuYAPWGM_jX7sfsSQTUvvRGPB5VfHKZsxU3X4YraR686yzcC5Mib02gePIovPPcrEUiKccmYuDvzwmfRN-mfoMUQ5GRXVPUu2Od2mYNzk2wnHeWjdpSntjI5X8SSs6-GGpvx4/s1600/heatherwedding+007.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV6BzE41AuYAPWGM_jX7sfsSQTUvvRGPB5VfHKZsxU3X4YraR686yzcC5Mib02gePIovPPcrEUiKccmYuDvzwmfRN-mfoMUQ5GRXVPUu2Od2mYNzk2wnHeWjdpSntjI5X8SSs6-GGpvx4/s400/heatherwedding+007.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511724096885714210" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvgEZew8fV3V-6cPK-U0kfUXd9mGB7OEfaw31idkQQH5NdbIRYboBmm1MhfTFkj_iVZcncvRlSHgJMjUVASD76SHj-bvXa3k3HCUN5McuGzOoxpIQx-MQZbF-_19kDugpELMDV_6EpFQM/s1600/heatherwedding+008.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvgEZew8fV3V-6cPK-U0kfUXd9mGB7OEfaw31idkQQH5NdbIRYboBmm1MhfTFkj_iVZcncvRlSHgJMjUVASD76SHj-bvXa3k3HCUN5McuGzOoxpIQx-MQZbF-_19kDugpELMDV_6EpFQM/s400/heatherwedding+008.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511724261044305106" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglw5yF-OW7uGZj_lTM5yIkY4W7Xpt0ps_4O_S_ZT2xVoKXQ00H6vlFnC4FXUi2bgI6bNTaDozmVdi8Agd3-Gj5eKGdyKAsYQPvki3SNjZ4Jn0GewXFfFmolQkNYORc0mDUJUSqegegIWE/s1600/heatherwedding+009.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglw5yF-OW7uGZj_lTM5yIkY4W7Xpt0ps_4O_S_ZT2xVoKXQ00H6vlFnC4FXUi2bgI6bNTaDozmVdi8Agd3-Gj5eKGdyKAsYQPvki3SNjZ4Jn0GewXFfFmolQkNYORc0mDUJUSqegegIWE/s400/heatherwedding+009.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511725050743941442" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdRujxZgQ9RvStW_8n8c8ezGX0rSi8TupZPFWk93td83_Tv7-8lL286YrYt0-u53jOMPqDhfgC90-jHUDYuVCzpqnJnCMJOaXWvUAewdbtVOsBvEtXCSDW650KubMpJ2lyrxrgteEzmAg/s1600/heatherwedding+014.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdRujxZgQ9RvStW_8n8c8ezGX0rSi8TupZPFWk93td83_Tv7-8lL286YrYt0-u53jOMPqDhfgC90-jHUDYuVCzpqnJnCMJOaXWvUAewdbtVOsBvEtXCSDW650KubMpJ2lyrxrgteEzmAg/s400/heatherwedding+014.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511725809155772306" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmkfkcfuvZwbOQihGe1Qo7Sy3Xc9ImvC2WcMYCsGGCjiulAFdgZoRaNHy908A-1KBZMgYoROTTq7gDFPwtkn1YA8dbx4ek0iaL89zA5XpMX0rGJhweyYr4nFJnht_TaPmrNgYlr-bMhz4/s1600/heatherwedding+016.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmkfkcfuvZwbOQihGe1Qo7Sy3Xc9ImvC2WcMYCsGGCjiulAFdgZoRaNHy908A-1KBZMgYoROTTq7gDFPwtkn1YA8dbx4ek0iaL89zA5XpMX0rGJhweyYr4nFJnht_TaPmrNgYlr-bMhz4/s400/heatherwedding+016.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511729841569936594" /></a><br />Simply put, it was fabulous! I loved everything about it.. the food was good, the cake and cupcakes were sooooo good! Everyone had a good time.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsYBDC0nIkyn5kfNlDpn4DSe8bs-Ici_0unE6pgpnYEwaY3AjW5jcbxaMrgT-aa1BUWLGoWW6lzJJYqtU5r0Rm1wUb0JPIcq4CHzDI13JOBbeNxjzWzwZYg1rLEJMU5A6JU7w-3t_aILQ/s1600/heatherwedding+021.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsYBDC0nIkyn5kfNlDpn4DSe8bs-Ici_0unE6pgpnYEwaY3AjW5jcbxaMrgT-aa1BUWLGoWW6lzJJYqtU5r0Rm1wUb0JPIcq4CHzDI13JOBbeNxjzWzwZYg1rLEJMU5A6JU7w-3t_aILQ/s400/heatherwedding+021.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511730197209900178" /></a><br />I even won a prize! A Vera Bradley wallet to put in my already overflowing bag. I won the wallet in a "how much stuff do you have in your bag" contest. Obviously, I have a lot of stuff.. yes including the flip flops!!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdwH_BwMkg9svJB3Ji8rjVaf9jwTiDzar6cIU_icBckLoZonAmbrAfjLrWqm1zFXrnIcHbz6ocW1C80YiiSo0AN2RqE7N5jN0X2VCtugYgd58S0gniqgcxVQ7Yr6Lc96gvbyhOP5fNaI8/s1600/heatherwedding+020.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdwH_BwMkg9svJB3Ji8rjVaf9jwTiDzar6cIU_icBckLoZonAmbrAfjLrWqm1zFXrnIcHbz6ocW1C80YiiSo0AN2RqE7N5jN0X2VCtugYgd58S0gniqgcxVQ7Yr6Lc96gvbyhOP5fNaI8/s400/heatherwedding+020.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511730508204943714" /></a><br />So here is a picture of me.. please note, I am STILL white as a ghost and I really really need to cut my hair! But I am noticing that my arms are getting really muscular. Here in lies the problem with me. My ED is telling me that my arms are HUGE. Too big for me.. when I'm not sure that they really are.. I don't know.. but when I saw the picture I was flipping out inside.. and I shouldn't be.. Strong strong strong.. I need to repeat that over and over again!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWTyoYa9xVZ2bp19mqyzZdwXnSKjJTmYXy4jC8kw6q3rGd5_EG7m_ANk-xZ7sdnMbgovokdOJlO7Ql1iMWuX9_T-CpRNnYx5Dq7AGpR-5wDFKI5eG_Y_pVcnffgipymCKjB0rgoQXV3Ts/s1600/heatherwedding+002.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWTyoYa9xVZ2bp19mqyzZdwXnSKjJTmYXy4jC8kw6q3rGd5_EG7m_ANk-xZ7sdnMbgovokdOJlO7Ql1iMWuX9_T-CpRNnYx5Dq7AGpR-5wDFKI5eG_Y_pVcnffgipymCKjB0rgoQXV3Ts/s400/heatherwedding+002.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511733920642525458" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Questions:<br />1. what's in your purse??<br />2. do you have any trouble when you go to parties NOT eating everything in sight?A@ Please Don't Eat Me!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14322520336099392083noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8120927389055661158.post-9937574485360923312010-08-25T09:07:00.010-04:002010-08-25T09:53:03.125-04:00I'm Over ItHoly crap.. I am totally over this rain! It's been raining since Sunday here in RI and I'm getting SO tired of it! Today I am off from work, so it was nice to sleep in a little bit- you know.. till 7! That's sleeping in for me now :)<br /><br />Just to let you guys know.. that Abs and Arms DVD is a killer workout! I've done it a few times since then, and it's incredible. I'm definitely going to have to post up some pictures for you all. I always hesitate to do that because I don't want to look like I'm showing off, but shoot- if I have killer arms, you better believe I'm showing those babies off!<br /><br />Alright.. so another confession- I'm over SALAD. Over it. Done. Done. Don't wanna eat it anymore! If you've been reading you know that I was on a salad kick there for a little bit, but I think I have lettuced myself out. Maybe it's the gloomy weather but when I look at those lettuce leaves I just feel blah! And that's ok by me!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVgu5V2m0lACecg9XZZtAuxjmuHLZJ8rAxE5kiDN6TIqhGupdO4eb3bU8cf8ixFHlI4gJW8ZQARxYTDTIRSzqS9BG1uCfBG3v3RCuhd-rUoGuTusdAZgIc7GFR_msoS5Tx8uI8ZV-KdB4/s1600/mybirthday+020.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVgu5V2m0lACecg9XZZtAuxjmuHLZJ8rAxE5kiDN6TIqhGupdO4eb3bU8cf8ixFHlI4gJW8ZQARxYTDTIRSzqS9BG1uCfBG3v3RCuhd-rUoGuTusdAZgIc7GFR_msoS5Tx8uI8ZV-KdB4/s400/mybirthday+020.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509342830314959186" /></a><br />I'm not sure what else to tell you about for food... but... I did forget to tell you what I got for my birthday! A new hair straightener!! So awesome! I love it.. My hair is naturally kinky-wavy and I usually straighten it every other day. I have been using a hair straightener that I bought in HIGH SCHOOL. It would be un-remarkable if I had graduated 2 years ago.. but I graduated 10 years ago.. Therefore.. amazing! But it's been on the fritz and when Peanut asked me what I wanted for my b-day I hinted that my hair was on the fritz too. LOL She got it!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOy_0O9piFnkNglcr_BRuzz9LkYtPxOm_lf6kcz_OBql8MgAKbctjOQhIW9Nry_WHyoGIhVT9cb8k57JTqVBycJqQ7lsfP2sCl63_IjDMtBZzcwlexFlnYdTKIUJ-9ugdrV1uI2OH7NiM/s1600/mybirthday+008.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOy_0O9piFnkNglcr_BRuzz9LkYtPxOm_lf6kcz_OBql8MgAKbctjOQhIW9Nry_WHyoGIhVT9cb8k57JTqVBycJqQ7lsfP2sCl63_IjDMtBZzcwlexFlnYdTKIUJ-9ugdrV1uI2OH7NiM/s400/mybirthday+008.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509342562035370882" /></a><br /><br />This past weekend Peanut was in a play at church. She played David in David and Goliath! So adorable! It was really cute.. the kids did a good job. The tallest guy who goes to my church was Goliath.. he's 6'7" compared to Peanut's 4'1".. so it was pretty funny watching her sling a "rock" at his head!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyP0bC8Vgvlxhy5AltF29Lig3CZoGc0EBt8Pp8YxfOkrlZM96FGLyn3l-hWoE9DLnAL_tHA7IrARU-q_2atFqDH8_NESGcqHhFZLQS7_TN8Z3RuPoiCUvxTYzoJdVl4PBLoNywNRAxCUA/s1600/mybirthday+019.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyP0bC8Vgvlxhy5AltF29Lig3CZoGc0EBt8Pp8YxfOkrlZM96FGLyn3l-hWoE9DLnAL_tHA7IrARU-q_2atFqDH8_NESGcqHhFZLQS7_TN8Z3RuPoiCUvxTYzoJdVl4PBLoNywNRAxCUA/s400/mybirthday+019.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509344038500608258" /></a><br />Anyway, like I said, I am off today and it's pouring, so we'll see what happens for the day!<br />The plan is to go to Borders later for some hot chocolate and books.. : )<br /><br />Whats your plan for this dreary Wednesday??A@ Please Don't Eat Me!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14322520336099392083noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8120927389055661158.post-28241263438235856202010-08-21T19:44:00.013-04:002010-08-21T21:03:46.889-04:00Skip The Gym & Eat Your FishiesHi all.. how's everyone doing so far this weekend? Not much going on here.. thanks for all the birthday wishes! I was trying to keep the fact that it was my birthday a little hush hush.. but shoot you guys figured me out! LOL! I "know" too many people in real life I guess!<br /><br />Well, what's going on in your next of the woods?? Mine is pretty clear :)<br /><br />So I told you the other day that I got a $50 gift card to Amazon.com right? Well, one of the things I bought was an Exhale: Core Fusion Arms and Abs DVD. Strong is the new Skinny right?? Holy moley- I couldn't believe how hard this one was! I loved it! It came with a bright green resistance band to do some of the exercises. If you already have one, you can use yours.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheFkTv7KFsSf7JRBXGvputByiC84wJp4WeWma9VIyLZtogx5tFwBbssRq6NPRlx1NitRV8B838mYP0K0um58vHbc5ITJoXIaHla1JoT1fcshXB4IuYcIzhSY-xcmtH9CyhOW6gqoj3Y4A/s1600/mybirthday+004.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheFkTv7KFsSf7JRBXGvputByiC84wJp4WeWma9VIyLZtogx5tFwBbssRq6NPRlx1NitRV8B838mYP0K0um58vHbc5ITJoXIaHla1JoT1fcshXB4IuYcIzhSY-xcmtH9CyhOW6gqoj3Y4A/s400/mybirthday+004.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508029788653485074" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMDWVfLc3Xuc1wOfZknnvkfPCtzm9K9xC8Fa3WZ2jcD2XPFGWKCLCD6Q0JLq2sPUZNrnP3TiANWTJpeZ6zD9wIoqsHDDlQphb5pv6jhtP6vq9klRAxlihz2tZR_Kl26YEz4UZsogQ2tyQ/s1600/mybirthday+005.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMDWVfLc3Xuc1wOfZknnvkfPCtzm9K9xC8Fa3WZ2jcD2XPFGWKCLCD6Q0JLq2sPUZNrnP3TiANWTJpeZ6zD9wIoqsHDDlQphb5pv6jhtP6vq9klRAxlihz2tZR_Kl26YEz4UZsogQ2tyQ/s400/mybirthday+005.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508029777130561314" /></a><br />The DVD is set up with 5 ten minute sections each one harder than the last. I was planning on only doing the first 20 minutes and instead I kept going! I'm pretty sure that my abs have never had a workout like this before.. and my arms have been aching ever since I finished the moves.. Holey Moley! <br /><br />Strong is the new Skinny people.. seriously! I can already tell that if I can keep working on this DVD, I will for sure be getting alot stronger- without even using heavy weights or doing crazy gym workouts. All I used was that dang resistance band and a mat!<br /><br />So what was on my menu this weekend? Fish. Fish fish fish. Can you tell that I love fish? I suppose I should start calling myself a pescatarian (a veggie lover who eats fish too) but I hate labels, so I'll just call myself a fish lover! <br /><br />Fish Night #1<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNBscfI4y0DZrOZvxQ7VaHfdlWK06geG1JuqlMED4RT-lsqkpFq5K1_qqKFyYP-4gtMBmmugKFbBt1VWIiVHynOoPZ7yZS1J7DLzPEPX8MevAr3x9TUesdIoL3PnHHFAC91nhB2o4sj4E/s1600/mybirthday+006.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNBscfI4y0DZrOZvxQ7VaHfdlWK06geG1JuqlMED4RT-lsqkpFq5K1_qqKFyYP-4gtMBmmugKFbBt1VWIiVHynOoPZ7yZS1J7DLzPEPX8MevAr3x9TUesdIoL3PnHHFAC91nhB2o4sj4E/s400/mybirthday+006.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508030286224038674" /></a><br />Salmon.. bought from Target in a bag... topped with olive oil, garlic powder, a pinch of salt & pepper and cracked red pepper. Yummy! Served with sweet potato fries!<br />Fish Night #2<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcw2TAYeDIOUNXT56sa9SNDMtcRWMeOxTgahT1olRXLb4A6gNcYLo1mt3jDF0rBHIeLiIDMCWmyRdQ9V72aqZbAL7KKjpSY4L-NanZl54QdD92I7QsI_Ur80PEuIVAlpccWldHeObYpvA/s1600/mybirthday+007.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcw2TAYeDIOUNXT56sa9SNDMtcRWMeOxTgahT1olRXLb4A6gNcYLo1mt3jDF0rBHIeLiIDMCWmyRdQ9V72aqZbAL7KKjpSY4L-NanZl54QdD92I7QsI_Ur80PEuIVAlpccWldHeObYpvA/s400/mybirthday+007.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508031423956726946" /></a><br />More salmon, from the same bag of frozen fish.. expect to see alot of this ok?? This time topped with BBQ sauce, served with fresh green beans steamed and sprinkled with a little garlic salt. See? It's not too hard to get healthy eats in a pinch. Both meals literally took 16 minutes from start to finish! (including cooking time)<br />I totally understand that I am not one of the most creative bloggers out there. There are other bloggers who just absolutely kill it in the kitchen, and every day I really really want to be like them! But I'm not, I'm a lazy cook, limited in my food choices due to my food sensitivities. However- I still enjoy my food.. and now you know how easy it is to make healthy food choices and not just curl up with a bowl of cereal (of which I am VERY guilty!!!!)<br /><br />Well, I hope you all are having a great weekend!! Let me know how you are doing please!!!!A@ Please Don't Eat Me!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14322520336099392083noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8120927389055661158.post-70423529136018458972010-08-19T08:25:00.012-04:002010-08-19T09:08:18.069-04:00And That's When I SnappedHey y'all.... how are you all! I'm doing ok.. I'm here at work.. desperately trying to find the time to write this..<br /><br />Can you believe I was supposed to have the day off today? It's a national holiday in my book! But a couple of people at work had emergencies and the pressure went onto me to save the day. Naturally, I did. So here I am tired, slightly hung over, and pretty grumpy. <br /><br />So let's start.. with yesterday.. I found out that I had to work today and I immediately got upset. Who gets called back from a day off to work?? Oh yea.. ME! So I did what any normal person would do when they get bad news..<br />I went to Borders and got an indulgent coffee drink. Complete with caffeine.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMVXuQ3vutqRwstSgLihN5W0rzXQrZvfYzseukRS2tnsAppYeJjdKuVo_vznrlWzfxFzG0K8XLJFyojuC-oVxpei2QUqGuXAxLnngfBSQyQobNXV74ZqiUe0sa3bpiEfegkoyB6bOgeZU/s1600/mybirthday+001.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMVXuQ3vutqRwstSgLihN5W0rzXQrZvfYzseukRS2tnsAppYeJjdKuVo_vznrlWzfxFzG0K8XLJFyojuC-oVxpei2QUqGuXAxLnngfBSQyQobNXV74ZqiUe0sa3bpiEfegkoyB6bOgeZU/s400/mybirthday+001.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507101746959254530" /></a><br />Let me tell you something. I felt like a smoker who has their first cigarette after not smoking for months.. (I only say that because I have been there too) I felt.. instantly better, then a little nervous and then guilty for liking the buzz that came with this. I'm glad I did it... it tasted great. You can't say that about smoking! ;)<br /><br />The good news was I still was able to keep the plans I had made for dinner yesterday. I am sorry I didn't get any pictures of the dinner! I was with a co-worker (the same one who bought me a <a href="http://pleasedonoteatme.blogspot.com/2010/07/i-see-shots-fireworks.html">bottle of tequila </a>and <a href="http://pleasedonoteatme.blogspot.com/2010/08/strong-is-new-skinny.html">nominated</a> me for an award..) and obviously work does not know about the blog- so I kept my camera in my bag (begrudgingly too- my dinner was great!) We went to Skipjacks and I had the Mahi-Mahi. The good news was, it was awesome. The bad news was it was $22! I could make at least 8 servings of my dinner for $22. The only other good news is, I didn't pay for dinner. <br /><br />I did do two things though. Have too much to drink and then whipped out my camera to take pictures of the sunset. Obviously, my nervousness about my camera faded with the wine.. but I think the momentary embarrassment was worth it. <br /><br />Wasn't it beautiful???<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjZdML47Vm1evjBH5hFcT4iB9GjcYnPQZYgrSfrxv0M2cfeO2zbFaheSbkS9UqhVqwy9ric54K4mHDr2s3XKPCvHexdvC7ZzExP_NCcFR0mHe4Sw9xQX2WInYZ4fewOWjhbsoGFpFywt4/s1600/mybirthday+003.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjZdML47Vm1evjBH5hFcT4iB9GjcYnPQZYgrSfrxv0M2cfeO2zbFaheSbkS9UqhVqwy9ric54K4mHDr2s3XKPCvHexdvC7ZzExP_NCcFR0mHe4Sw9xQX2WInYZ4fewOWjhbsoGFpFywt4/s400/mybirthday+003.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507104735712341474" /></a> (with flash..)<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgakuZd5wBKyTNvrcr93NzfGmL2uwp5YitKNMR7wdMiMJxaoVCbwc-GHCzee6hOrtNf87RUBUmKKIq2Y_4gZ4JfChnl1RrVLxN6MLpq3FMUGnPZW-VuBYzQfjPMsLrzSp2Me5KH3lcLqr8/s1600/mybirthday+002.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgakuZd5wBKyTNvrcr93NzfGmL2uwp5YitKNMR7wdMiMJxaoVCbwc-GHCzee6hOrtNf87RUBUmKKIq2Y_4gZ4JfChnl1RrVLxN6MLpq3FMUGnPZW-VuBYzQfjPMsLrzSp2Me5KH3lcLqr8/s400/mybirthday+002.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507105008185114274" /></a> (without flash..)<br />Which one do you like better? I have a "sunset" feature on my camera, I'm not sure which is prettier! They are both gorgeous!<br /><br />Anyway- so the night moved onto the local dive bar, where two shots later, I was practically begging to go home. But I "hitched" a ride to my friends house (ladies.. don't drink and drive!) where she took us to a place near her house. I didn't snap any pictures there, I'm sure I looked like a hot mess, but we had fun. She is hysterical and she and her brothers kept me laughing all night long.<br /><br />This morning was painful getting up. After all, it was supposed to be my day off.<br /><br />But this little thing made me feel a lot better.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfgLP2jeaEr4XyxRfjktr6Zk88h87W7nOXiks_0FMOMiCT7CZLBl4um8A5PWooxCh6XPJlHAU62fZzbFmtLmDMugcUHtumV6ZxOmActCEVTCwhkiuUbhEYboLEiuD91WyG3-eqvVDj0LM/s1600/mybirthday.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfgLP2jeaEr4XyxRfjktr6Zk88h87W7nOXiks_0FMOMiCT7CZLBl4um8A5PWooxCh6XPJlHAU62fZzbFmtLmDMugcUHtumV6ZxOmActCEVTCwhkiuUbhEYboLEiuD91WyG3-eqvVDj0LM/s400/mybirthday.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507106172878143426" /></a><br /><br />Thanks to all the new readers for commenting on my last post, I am trying to get caught up on blogs. Perhaps after work tonight while I'm recovering from last night still. Love you all!!!!!! Happy Thursday!!A@ Please Don't Eat Me!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14322520336099392083noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8120927389055661158.post-29780576591822838032010-08-16T19:48:00.011-04:002010-08-16T20:40:30.078-04:00Snackity SnackHi all, I am back! I'm hoping that I can post a little more this week! We have a couple of people out on vacation this week, and that always stirs up some trouble.. but I'll just roll with the punches :)<br /><br />This post will be short and sweet as I can manage because I need to get some cleaning done that I didn't do yesterday! Sunday is usually my cleaning day but I took a long nap in the afternoon. On Saturday I spent wayyyy too much time out in the sun and my chest is BRIGHT red. Like Red Sox red. That hasn't happened in forever! I feel bad for myself, but then again, I should know better! Idiot! But I have a tan on my legs, I feel that the ever elusive leg tan makes up for the pain of the chest!!! <br /><br />So the weekend..... no big plans, but the Peanut and I had a good time! We had plans early in the morning for her with a play date and I dropped her off and then spent the two hours catching up with a friend of mine. Oh adult time is sooooo treasured these days! <br /><br />Then we hit up Whole Foods and I bought this... YUMMMMMMM in store made Peanut Butter. I have a serious problem with peanut butter.. It's like my life force. But that's ok, protein is protein! <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWBIjs8yN2hmBf4D-yG4Evx3ZqasqAQqW2_XIGvw3eP-JdnlcBgJ1F4TgoDIluZpTUNBpTt583dI_l3OldETgqXazIQcYAjbATCIY9nkgK2iha8xbUQWq_vr_9Et_ZOpbzy6r_OJXQpZJZ/s1600/Augu+005.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWBIjs8yN2hmBf4D-yG4Evx3ZqasqAQqW2_XIGvw3eP-JdnlcBgJ1F4TgoDIluZpTUNBpTt583dI_l3OldETgqXazIQcYAjbATCIY9nkgK2iha8xbUQWq_vr_9Et_ZOpbzy6r_OJXQpZJZ/s400/Augu+005.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506161509266719954" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjibQAYcQVcIFcbF4ezaIh7i5TjmipNSJ5Fc7oVJEfXKe5SCFLHBNg3frS1Kvv0OLdOx8Nd4VfX7BzFDHuku24GlizE2IrDFlrsmg6dpCOaGfhto2cPMzz6QnysK-sFqdc8DfBIpJ_OmGR7/s1600/Augu+006.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjibQAYcQVcIFcbF4ezaIh7i5TjmipNSJ5Fc7oVJEfXKe5SCFLHBNg3frS1Kvv0OLdOx8Nd4VfX7BzFDHuku24GlizE2IrDFlrsmg6dpCOaGfhto2cPMzz6QnysK-sFqdc8DfBIpJ_OmGR7/s400/Augu+006.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506161500725491762" /></a><br />I put a blob in my oatmeal....holy wow! It looks like it's a small blob, but it's really not- all hidden under there!<br />Saturday afternoon we went to the petting zoo, taking a bag of carrots with us to feed the animals. And here's what we fed ourselves with.. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3vClb_H_3scDY7OhB2XXwHfoY3C1f0b4SJlfXj8w5fRRavPycyHGuY-TkXsV8alxVdABqaKaTCM9SaqGktYwJjdrMBHMljUtfs7LjKhJf2t4ig7UwVIcPWfYpJ0lOHaxZySmYyLIxkQ8/s1600/Augu+007.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3vClb_H_3scDY7OhB2XXwHfoY3C1f0b4SJlfXj8w5fRRavPycyHGuY-TkXsV8alxVdABqaKaTCM9SaqGktYwJjdrMBHMljUtfs7LjKhJf2t4ig7UwVIcPWfYpJ0lOHaxZySmYyLIxkQ8/s400/Augu+007.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506162253767724434" /></a><br />Pretty decent snackage no?? I love plantain chips for sure!!! They are so freakin' awesome!<br />When we were at the petting zoo, we were attacked by savage goats. Look at these guys, practically beating the fence down trying to get to our carrots! SAVAGES!!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaCFpanTk2nEOS8FR8nYe1JIeqtDyp2OutKePmh9OTSeHFl89wnvdcop4lSAU_LHoMUaM67wla98209lVmkiStPbATSpbRM_aUssMR6WXQq7cv2bkUGGHYS1uhPzopPeuKpYT2OoXPlsY/s1600/Augu+008.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaCFpanTk2nEOS8FR8nYe1JIeqtDyp2OutKePmh9OTSeHFl89wnvdcop4lSAU_LHoMUaM67wla98209lVmkiStPbATSpbRM_aUssMR6WXQq7cv2bkUGGHYS1uhPzopPeuKpYT2OoXPlsY/s400/Augu+008.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506166788847882114" /></a><br />We saw some pretty interesting animals (well, they haven't changed much since we were there last.. but still.. lol) I pet the horse and the horse and I had a "moment" It was cute... Haha..<br />So like I said, I spent half of Sunday sleeping. I needed it!<br /><br />Today- I made some shrimp. Can you tell I love seafood?? I made this with garlic, pepper, and wheat free tamari- simple and easy. Looks good right??<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqV8pbba6tPlTf7vc5e4K0dmxyqdnMGHIQeEDFeE9YrGQ0EI2kPOdgJiBqy6-p3SmsangauHGMeZ74EZqekVh6-ugRVCPxlVHR8fvD8LwHQoRZuMSqTieySLX4HH6RloI1BycERvQacD8/s1600/Augu+009.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqV8pbba6tPlTf7vc5e4K0dmxyqdnMGHIQeEDFeE9YrGQ0EI2kPOdgJiBqy6-p3SmsangauHGMeZ74EZqekVh6-ugRVCPxlVHR8fvD8LwHQoRZuMSqTieySLX4HH6RloI1BycERvQacD8/s400/Augu+009.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506166588686887650" /></a><br /><br />In terms of workouts, I'm still going strong and would you believe I'm already seeing a difference in my muscles?? I can't either, I'll have to post some pictures up at some point! Too bad I didn't do before and after shots! Ha!<br /><br />Well, it's almost bedtime for me.. a few more minutes of Facebook stalking and then it's a wrap! Have an awesome Tuesday!<br />Oh and congrats to <a href="http://healthydivaeats.com">Anthony</a>, son of my girl <a href="http://healthydivaeats.com">Katie</a>.. it was his first day of school today- ummm Peanut doesn't start for another 3 weeks! Wow!A@ Please Don't Eat Me!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14322520336099392083noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8120927389055661158.post-51594571646620667312010-08-13T20:38:00.013-04:002010-08-13T21:14:43.284-04:00Friday NightHappy Friday everyone! Oh goodness, I can't believe how fast the week flew by- seriously! I woke up today and realized it was almost the weekend and I got sooo excited! Not like I have HUGE plans, but I just get excited when I remember that I don't have to go into work. :)<br /><br />Thanks for the congrats on the award! <a href="http://fancythatfancythis.com/">Ameena</a>, you would not really want to come and see me at work! We don't sell anything that anyone would want, except every single manufacturing plant in the US. We sell parts that run plants, and I just spoke to someone today who told me that our parts help run the MBTA in Boston! So the next time my Boston readers get on the T you can think of me! Please don't curse me if something bad happens though! <br /><br />So anyway, moving onto more important things in life.. My Strong is the New Skinny campaign.. I have been working my butt off all week long for it and with ANOTHER award I got at work (yesssssssss.. I've been feeling so special all week long!) a $50 gift card to Amazon.com, I got 3 new workout DVDs. Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred and two Core Fusion DVDs. I can't wait to try them and focus on getting STRONGER. <br /><br />That way I can whoop y'alls butts someday! Hopefully next week things will calm down a little bit at work so I can post more often!<br /><br />OK- my food! Just two meals I had, not ALL of them. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2uLocTp_LQfkzcIf5KUqg3v1gtgt7FRz1SNe-qV_T-B4gB_93VvggBY5TJ2BfXUpKSnGVWhwyKA7KKA8lHkG4ZQNRT-ZftZ0VkdfFsRQTnbJmvCiVIdD5QOgewBQz6j-ZXWvAOwh_vz0b/s1600/Augu+001.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2uLocTp_LQfkzcIf5KUqg3v1gtgt7FRz1SNe-qV_T-B4gB_93VvggBY5TJ2BfXUpKSnGVWhwyKA7KKA8lHkG4ZQNRT-ZftZ0VkdfFsRQTnbJmvCiVIdD5QOgewBQz6j-ZXWvAOwh_vz0b/s400/Augu+001.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505063471439375234" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9-cFW88qKZ9vlVJXknGFXrTGoHvSoWyEpqwdM_hWRdUJylFnR-oDZ4g9nysGU3dvmcNqGZ4jRAHzU0Fp7URGgjPMdJN9fRRbpP_Zwf8oBT1RhH7etbaSvwd8kuR2mipEY3I8kJZs9velu/s1600/Augu+002.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9-cFW88qKZ9vlVJXknGFXrTGoHvSoWyEpqwdM_hWRdUJylFnR-oDZ4g9nysGU3dvmcNqGZ4jRAHzU0Fp7URGgjPMdJN9fRRbpP_Zwf8oBT1RhH7etbaSvwd8kuR2mipEY3I8kJZs9velu/s400/Augu+002.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505063816747542402" /></a><br />This was so awesome. I loved it.. too good. The salmon cake was a little bit on the spicy side and the pilaf was a bit chewy.. but- overall a big YUM from me! <br /><br />And this is what my mom made for dinner tonight. MY GOYA RICE. And MY SHRIMP. Glad to be giving food to my moms! Ha!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDyhT2UkkkQZYymqI01OQ7V_KGLi3jLviDp17qDy6xG40i_xUz7yK6kDzO8gF7I1GUfBZ5y73D-Ju-GpP09JaSwiiapw5zJ2TENIpbNE9V2ZD0j5D2RVdBX5nhItVpa86SqHkBBEpltG90/s1600/Augu+004.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDyhT2UkkkQZYymqI01OQ7V_KGLi3jLviDp17qDy6xG40i_xUz7yK6kDzO8gF7I1GUfBZ5y73D-Ju-GpP09JaSwiiapw5zJ2TENIpbNE9V2ZD0j5D2RVdBX5nhItVpa86SqHkBBEpltG90/s400/Augu+004.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505065867353350402" /></a><br /><br />Other than that.. the weekend will be spent sunning, sleeping, and (window) shopping. My favorite things to do! I'll probably finish reading a couple of books!<br />What are YOU doing this weekend??A@ Please Don't Eat Me!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14322520336099392083noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8120927389055661158.post-175765492659562812010-08-09T20:56:00.016-04:002010-08-09T22:09:16.551-04:00Strong Is The New SkinnyGood evening fine people! How are you all? I'm doing ok.. for a Monday! I wish I could say I had the Monday blues, but I didn't feel too bad.. went to work, got some good news this morning, and was on cloud 9 all day! It was great! Usually work doesn't equal good news, so it was fine by me!<br />I just wanted to go over some food stuffs that I got over the weekend when Peanut and I went to Whole Foods! I love Whole Foods.. I've heard it likened to a religious experience.. and I almost agree with that!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR4yUuuz_0Y7Cy_InZOWHw4T5ACkE9Ti445hmQqWOsS5y3Yy_KAzirdMkeZnLm7hLltPxDEXYsdG8RSnYLRZ7mx4PRGdjwl2PZHnzpYNecE2S2mgegzZITWpOKJ_hCoUcR2ZAjy535eBDq/s1600/livsbirthday.jpg+030.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR4yUuuz_0Y7Cy_InZOWHw4T5ACkE9Ti445hmQqWOsS5y3Yy_KAzirdMkeZnLm7hLltPxDEXYsdG8RSnYLRZ7mx4PRGdjwl2PZHnzpYNecE2S2mgegzZITWpOKJ_hCoUcR2ZAjy535eBDq/s400/livsbirthday.jpg+030.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503586999435446146" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXht8XUWfs5QUkBYcKfnGUYsyOO7WXCqRw_BlpoSAsXj-t_ywzgDnNvRZvR_YRLFBcAU2Fsiq7ujq_I27-Y2M3_ZaSEuhePJXR6S9ks0r14csLQxB8ssaiOSIlYxHt79WnAxiOx8z6rwst/s1600/livsbirthday.jpg+029.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXht8XUWfs5QUkBYcKfnGUYsyOO7WXCqRw_BlpoSAsXj-t_ywzgDnNvRZvR_YRLFBcAU2Fsiq7ujq_I27-Y2M3_ZaSEuhePJXR6S9ks0r14csLQxB8ssaiOSIlYxHt79WnAxiOx8z6rwst/s400/livsbirthday.jpg+029.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503587555243456434" /></a><br />Look they even have a cow across the way from Whole Foods where you can get fresh milk!<br /><br />Nah, I'm just playing- that's the JP Licks cow. JP Licks is possible the best local ice cream place in the Boston area. Peanut and I got some ice cream ;) The only dairy I just can't possibly resist! <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNP2JN7tWn7_kMdn9e-GaQKD9X9xsp730whJaqE-i2eMHUXaTCQJ1w2eZHWukwniUJsJ7VLJi9bK_jSu2-woNfKs0gwR9WXC97XKNqYECoptr9Ux2vTbf_eVaDDitlRjnDTZLAhh2mm_5Y/s1600/livsbirthday.jpg+026.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNP2JN7tWn7_kMdn9e-GaQKD9X9xsp730whJaqE-i2eMHUXaTCQJ1w2eZHWukwniUJsJ7VLJi9bK_jSu2-woNfKs0gwR9WXC97XKNqYECoptr9Ux2vTbf_eVaDDitlRjnDTZLAhh2mm_5Y/s400/livsbirthday.jpg+026.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503589597571085218" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhme5NDdnOWSVWUU7kOPruMpb3yQYfAGTQplvrBPnFcxwWZyaRFdW7BO8C7A2DR8U7VYl6M2pRPYrgvykWRnAf0GYxHDzOhodfdJtAZWIjJalWU86f8YA1MArcCaAx-ImUXwjMQaVvENKgP/s1600/livsbirthday.jpg+028.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhme5NDdnOWSVWUU7kOPruMpb3yQYfAGTQplvrBPnFcxwWZyaRFdW7BO8C7A2DR8U7VYl6M2pRPYrgvykWRnAf0GYxHDzOhodfdJtAZWIjJalWU86f8YA1MArcCaAx-ImUXwjMQaVvENKgP/s400/livsbirthday.jpg+028.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503589771929238242" /></a><br />At Whole Foods I picked up a delectable new yogurt- I tried this with a little sprinkle of granola. OMG.. It's not dairy free but it is lactose free- which is really what messes up my stomach. This was seriously soooooo good! I was mad that I didn't buy more of them after I ate this! And look at the nutrional facts! So good!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCdffXFku1H12zugu79mV0DzzLFRXPgILs5up2gMGjHmYyzyQWN_7JijP09hcoA0LLeAY9tTXlIboYbWQLDLjwfJSOfh4CyAcWN0LP4Gk_vTF2uiG5zvTZeqrIgowOhMnra8Cq3gcEcnCB/s1600/livsbirthday.jpg+032.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCdffXFku1H12zugu79mV0DzzLFRXPgILs5up2gMGjHmYyzyQWN_7JijP09hcoA0LLeAY9tTXlIboYbWQLDLjwfJSOfh4CyAcWN0LP4Gk_vTF2uiG5zvTZeqrIgowOhMnra8Cq3gcEcnCB/s400/livsbirthday.jpg+032.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503591751002649794" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixradh9MtyhGPVp-UPyBvjAc6pPbu7SBrsitf8lauAp_H5nts8pHeLPeh6X7t-pmwal_2pc13lSF6OcaHsGWuNgvoN-N4GYUgyO3SyBcPt-cfuzMYHKEZzmBeFGPHWHXFiaW9HuS8Z6ab5/s1600/livsbirthday.jpg+033.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixradh9MtyhGPVp-UPyBvjAc6pPbu7SBrsitf8lauAp_H5nts8pHeLPeh6X7t-pmwal_2pc13lSF6OcaHsGWuNgvoN-N4GYUgyO3SyBcPt-cfuzMYHKEZzmBeFGPHWHXFiaW9HuS8Z6ab5/s400/livsbirthday.jpg+033.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503591736647660018" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpmWepIZHSG01rnZVd-AnCmPnGfMSvsc9cqztg2WsVPcTyoSJkJGe6irNlbjDfJq7hWR-yQt1w_7FISSekA52MX4WWwZxnDAUoqs85gg4KEgrypsuqNJlOExwfGeZ31k5Z6eloaoeUyj3G/s1600/livsbirthday.jpg+035.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpmWepIZHSG01rnZVd-AnCmPnGfMSvsc9cqztg2WsVPcTyoSJkJGe6irNlbjDfJq7hWR-yQt1w_7FISSekA52MX4WWwZxnDAUoqs85gg4KEgrypsuqNJlOExwfGeZ31k5Z6eloaoeUyj3G/s400/livsbirthday.jpg+035.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503591345897655058" /></a><br />For dinner yesterday while I was bored at home.. meatless meatballs with gluten- free pasta, pasta sauce, "cheese" in the form of Rice Mozerella sprinkle cheese & nutritional yeast.. simple and delish!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-T-KHUPNIE4mEBEYRT0mMV22rsDWXexP3LSSElJbdp3Cqh2TdcNUo-XAhVSdEf2_2k4RJ8G_5ArstZN0SWxVCvndWxiFGAZsG9JTTMf1W1mS6_OcTM-QJV_HHvdBfhNlQ9b13RbfhctPX/s1600/livsbirthday.jpg+038.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-T-KHUPNIE4mEBEYRT0mMV22rsDWXexP3LSSElJbdp3Cqh2TdcNUo-XAhVSdEf2_2k4RJ8G_5ArstZN0SWxVCvndWxiFGAZsG9JTTMf1W1mS6_OcTM-QJV_HHvdBfhNlQ9b13RbfhctPX/s400/livsbirthday.jpg+038.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503593178591128674" /></a><br /><br />So I've been seeing around blog world that "strong is the new skinny". Ladies.. we need to embrace this!! Seriously! Look at this video below:<br /><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/BuaIxcyiOuE&hl=en_US&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/BuaIxcyiOuE&hl=en_US&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br />This is a little kid trained by gymnast Damien Walters- check out my FB page for a video of Damien Walters. Email me, if you need my info for FB :)<br />Could we do that if we are running on empty? Struggling to be as skinny as can be? I mean, I don't think I could do any of that ANYWAY.. But that's not the point. The point is.. we need to fuel ourselves ladies!!! Don't be afraid to work your butt off and then eat a full meal! I know I have a hard time with this sometimes.. but I'm gonna be changing my tune up. I need to get stronger, not skinnier. I want a six pack, not rib bones poking out everywhere!..<br /><br />I hope you can join me in my new mission!<br /><br />So hey, my work news? I won an award for my excellent customer service :) The sales guy who gave me the big bottle of tequila nominated me for it. I was so happy and proud of myself. I'm the first one on my team to get one so far with our new employee regognition.. It goes on my yearly review, plus the award is worth $25. The more I get, the more money I get. Yay! All my hard work is finally starting to pay off a little bit!<br />Well, hope your Monday went well! I hope to be catching up on blogs tomorrow, work was just too busy today.. Goodnight!!!!A@ Please Don't Eat Me!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14322520336099392083noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8120927389055661158.post-75637361793574575602010-08-04T19:55:00.008-04:002010-08-04T20:42:28.187-04:00They Call Me PsychoHolaaaaa... I'm back for some more fun! Yesterday I spent the day aching and paining. I've been feeling a bit better, I know nothing is broken and nothing is sprained- just badly bruised. I think my pride is my hurt than anything! But I'm glad I survived! I seriously can't wait until I'm feeling 100% and I can tape that yoga sequence for you guys!! I worked out yesterday and today (yep, I'm crazy) but I seriously can't go a day without workin' it!<br /><br />Thanks for the belated birthday wishes for Peanut! She did have a blast! She's definitely a superstar!! She had so much fun at her party.. <a href="http://biz319.wordpress.com">Biz</a> I love how fast you type and that was a GREAT idea for a birthday party! I told my mom about it, and she said she went to one once when she was 15 - and had a FACE MASK on. Ha!<br /><br />So I did find a picture of those sweet and sour meatballs I made for her party!<br /><br />Recipe as follows- (makes about 40 full size meatballs plus sauce)<br /><br />2 bags of pre-made meatballs (I used turkey)<br />2 cans of tomato sauce<br />2 cans pineapple chunks plus juice<br />vineagar to taste<br />tamari to taste (or soy sauce)<br />S & P to taste<br />1/2 cup of brown sugar<br /><br />heat sauce and simmer for a few minutes, then add frozen meatballs and simmer for an additional 25 minutes..<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQATMrW8CTgTladIv5utwilNWTaV1cxUOVITrqiiLZ7TeF-7zfPMyN2KrVfNuVgL8pHefBTT7_DR-Yi904jPpjGzJ7tnewzj2hbQgtXwya4gfSwba4qz7kjY-keP7GGLNx7wIBbopXBel9/s1600/livsbirthday.jpg+023.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQATMrW8CTgTladIv5utwilNWTaV1cxUOVITrqiiLZ7TeF-7zfPMyN2KrVfNuVgL8pHefBTT7_DR-Yi904jPpjGzJ7tnewzj2hbQgtXwya4gfSwba4qz7kjY-keP7GGLNx7wIBbopXBel9/s400/livsbirthday.jpg+023.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501714150114973266" /></a><br />YUM!<br />I also found the elusive Chocolate Chip Cookie dough Larabars at Whole Foods!!!!!! YUMMMMMMMMMM!!! They are SO GOOD! I also tried the Peanut Butter Choco Chip Dough too- just as yummy!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBCsllO-k88zB19sp-gFYNZX7QIsTpRCT_gD8ivbXNd00bC3FzvCk35_VAc5jBQW3AVAe8P3d3EtRz6DsP6ZTqsHSNdC4DYLdS71xiJ4DZPAf7oJXVwhRzLYF6GmHbCpc0KTGjnKoq2fsv/s1600/livsbirthday.jpg+024.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBCsllO-k88zB19sp-gFYNZX7QIsTpRCT_gD8ivbXNd00bC3FzvCk35_VAc5jBQW3AVAe8P3d3EtRz6DsP6ZTqsHSNdC4DYLdS71xiJ4DZPAf7oJXVwhRzLYF6GmHbCpc0KTGjnKoq2fsv/s400/livsbirthday.jpg+024.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501713868034417666" /></a><br />Today I receieved this email from a customer:<br />"Sorry I didn't mean to isolate you I just feel safer addressing a person <br />verses an ip address . Plus you have been professional, prompt, gracious <br />and dependable to work with, so I figured we would try to claim you as *****'s rep."<br /><br />I guess my years of drama class have finally started to pay off! HAHAHA!<br /><br />I'll be back sooooooooonnnnnn! It's almost my bedtime! I have decided to cut out caffeine and I can't stay up past 9:30 anymore.. too sleepy!A@ Please Don't Eat Me!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14322520336099392083noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8120927389055661158.post-70145452714044015542010-08-01T19:49:00.015-04:002010-08-01T20:45:42.904-04:00For The Very First TimeHey guys! Am I coming back to no one?? Comment if you read, just so I know everyone is alive and well. I am! Well, barely hanging on by a thread anyway..<br /><br />This week is my week before you know what, so I've been extra groggy and grumpy. The two G's are never a good thing! So I stayed away from the computer so I wouldn't sound like a whiny annoying sap. All things my dad called me this week... but that's not the point! The point is... it was the Peanut's birthday last weekend! I took a few days off from work to help her celebrate.. and we did, by throwing a party and having a fun day in the city!<br /><br />Pics are as follows!<br />It was hot in the big ole city and we melted pretty much the whole day. We drank a lot of water and had a fun time navigating the subway and streets of Boston. Sorry for the lack of pics of me and her.. try to keep somethings sacred. (In other words, all my pics are of me; I look hot and sweaty.... I'm sending those to Charlie.. lol)<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigu0MTNqBLW-zGa4ue4u9uMX6NVvWi_KwmLJjn4fqN0YZNdyQVtpkqniNSbJN9z3OL6y1yyIPjiCw43MYe4UNCBYAkuW4dc2L8oXu2aCJp71lSv9ca-eryq5VDdeisVnAVHgN0bzujxxdy/s1600/livsbirthday.jpg+016.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigu0MTNqBLW-zGa4ue4u9uMX6NVvWi_KwmLJjn4fqN0YZNdyQVtpkqniNSbJN9z3OL6y1yyIPjiCw43MYe4UNCBYAkuW4dc2L8oXu2aCJp71lSv9ca-eryq5VDdeisVnAVHgN0bzujxxdy/s400/livsbirthday.jpg+016.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500593699215279250" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvIIYCKDYMDXXxK50tI2dLKRAfFB3N1XLFFRIjNQxl34gnXlcJEi8oBdn0cc23XTyBDtSmYNhfCcOiGrdsHa2cf8SaMMRzyt5gBOLfVrW-8N-NyFnqj_wHd7p_wizEZrHPOAENNpqKiqNB/s1600/livsbirthday.jpg+017.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvIIYCKDYMDXXxK50tI2dLKRAfFB3N1XLFFRIjNQxl34gnXlcJEi8oBdn0cc23XTyBDtSmYNhfCcOiGrdsHa2cf8SaMMRzyt5gBOLfVrW-8N-NyFnqj_wHd7p_wizEZrHPOAENNpqKiqNB/s400/livsbirthday.jpg+017.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500595851158481362" /></a><br />But we went to the Children's Museum and walked the Freedom Trail. We are history buffs and learning dorks for sure!<br /><br />Later on in the week was her PAR-TAY! If you weren't invited you must not be cool- cuz all the cool kids were there! Actually, it was a small party, but we played in the pool, ate, danced, and ate to our little hearts desire. It was a good party- plus she got lots of presents... what can beat that??<br /><br />For food we had typical Luau food- fruit, pigs in a blanket and sweet and sour meatballs. Here is a picture of the fruit, the only thing I managed to snag a pic of before it was devoured. YUM! <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn7pwMMrhKJ6ARYGicV7EFdvwb3489M9TIt2GITKk-OOjLCuC5ZnjNPopSpOBwYrDl7rjUn2m6p4iGmev40ahO5ijHDmkIF-2a9rW3Q0AsqgXXGahqN_66TIb56H-3WkPU1582TuXk4tk6/s1600/livsbirthday.jpg+021.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn7pwMMrhKJ6ARYGicV7EFdvwb3489M9TIt2GITKk-OOjLCuC5ZnjNPopSpOBwYrDl7rjUn2m6p4iGmev40ahO5ijHDmkIF-2a9rW3Q0AsqgXXGahqN_66TIb56H-3WkPU1582TuXk4tk6/s400/livsbirthday.jpg+021.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500603814925372370" /></a><br /><em>But here is a dish I made at some point last week in a brief moment where I remembered I had a blog.</em><strong>Shrimp and green bean stirfry.</strong> This was totally simple to make dears- saute fresh green beans in a little olive oil, onion, pepper, and a sprinkle of garlic powder. Add wheat free tamari sauce (or soy sauce...) and gluten free teriyaki sauce (to taste).. then add shrimp (I use cooked shrimp, tail removed). Shake it around in the pan a few times, then cover and let it simmer and steam. After about 5 minutes, uncover and EAT.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh37_g0s2VRnvwkLzfWPDUJoWONTR7b5ujY_1G7eEx90bPzV93bSqJJ77QVKSAyNFL16aYIOTypbefJxQc2huLadSDaES85SUP28OqG07LOcGM7pRd-JXZC8b4YiM1M5BnYXFwBPJH0knl_/s1600/livsbirthday.jpg+019.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh37_g0s2VRnvwkLzfWPDUJoWONTR7b5ujY_1G7eEx90bPzV93bSqJJ77QVKSAyNFL16aYIOTypbefJxQc2huLadSDaES85SUP28OqG07LOcGM7pRd-JXZC8b4YiM1M5BnYXFwBPJH0knl_/s400/livsbirthday.jpg+019.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500604330388910498" /></a><br />It was easy, a little spicy, and totally worth the 10 minutes it took to make it.<br /><br />So, tonight, for the very first time, I was injured while practicing yoga. Yep. And not in a glorious way, where I was practicing pigeon pose and I dislocated my hip. <br /><br /><em>Look back in my yoga post</em>... the one where I was standing on my head with my legs spread open wide like a stripper? I was in the kitchen (mistake) when I shifted my head about 1/2 centimeter to the right (mistake) and I tried to tuck and roll when I fell (mistake) but instead I crashed into the table. <strong>OUCH.</strong> Not even an ouch. There's probably no word to describe the pain I felt. I thought I cracked my neck, back, legs, arms, everything. I think I stayed on the floor for a good ten minutes before I moved, just to make sure I was still alive. The cat came over to check it out as I was splayed out under the table. I swear, she must have thought I was dead. <em>I think she tried to start to eat me.</em><br />So far, the backs of my legs are bruised and my elbows are puffy and hard to straighten and turning suspiciously blue. I have a 1600 dollar deductible for insurance- so in case anyone asks.. unless you are sending me the cash, I will settle for bathing in ice for the next couple of days. It hurts to type, and is getting worse now. Ice bath here I come!A@ Please Don't Eat Me!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14322520336099392083noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8120927389055661158.post-21396582719181179272010-07-29T21:15:00.003-04:002010-07-29T21:17:10.284-04:00Technical DifficultiesHi all.. I haven't jumped ship yet. I have so much to say and so little motivation to say it. Or rather, blog it. Why do today what you can put off till tomorrow? Right now I'm in a weird place between happy and going slightly mad. <br /><br />I'll come back. Please don't leave me, I'll be sad if I come back to dead air!<br /><br />*hugs*<br />~AA@ Please Don't Eat Me!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14322520336099392083noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8120927389055661158.post-38846764068605432112010-07-20T21:32:00.020-04:002010-07-20T22:07:25.868-04:00The Unedible & EdibleI have no idea if I spelled that word correctly or not..Ha! I sometimes think of myself as a pretty decent writer, but there are some words in the English language I CAN'T PRONOUNCE. OR SPELL for the LIFE of me! <br />Some examples: Preliminary. Specific. Receiving. Niche. Yeaaaaaaaaa... anyone else feel like English is like a second language??<br /><br />Well nothing too much as been up lately for us.. we have just been hanging out! I did get a pretty decent tan laying outside by the pool! It was nice! I know, I shouldn't be in the sun, but something about the lawn just calls to me..<br /><br />Tonight I spent some time on the yoga mat and in the kitchen! Shocking, I know! But I have been practicing my hard yoga poses which are getting REALLY easy with all the Pilates I've been doing, so it's pretty cool! Here's what I made in the kitchen- <br /><br />Mexican Casserole! It was a mix I bought a while back - and I've been wanting to try it, now here's my chance! It was pretty cool! I'll let the pics do the talking!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6wNRVY400ULtFYdcC5Q_PCv41jTrE04-yyylfhs-kAi7h_pV008_5H-eXHG1m3imzoMQyPL8su3cHSELn0H35sUrGgm1RBkA14TrdBEyPQi-dynE5aDiXpzegwdKBPZ1AgWAgoZYYGFCj/s1600/4thofjulypics.jpg+114.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6wNRVY400ULtFYdcC5Q_PCv41jTrE04-yyylfhs-kAi7h_pV008_5H-eXHG1m3imzoMQyPL8su3cHSELn0H35sUrGgm1RBkA14TrdBEyPQi-dynE5aDiXpzegwdKBPZ1AgWAgoZYYGFCj/s400/4thofjulypics.jpg+114.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496169465445344706" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf9k6bMPtZ6WQVHKAWfhJMlTAbU7Z5A5iuLWVeAd9ecwRNBxclKhmEiRnS4qdYgVGgGYKbZv-Cek0hzzgt9I15iLl0OIQDU2irjT8bsGK4lJOKyAK3tRDdAqFNttkv0DvxuUy_XfVhS3Os/s1600/4thofjulypics.jpg+115.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf9k6bMPtZ6WQVHKAWfhJMlTAbU7Z5A5iuLWVeAd9ecwRNBxclKhmEiRnS4qdYgVGgGYKbZv-Cek0hzzgt9I15iLl0OIQDU2irjT8bsGK4lJOKyAK3tRDdAqFNttkv0DvxuUy_XfVhS3Os/s400/4thofjulypics.jpg+115.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496169618603391506" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH1uATGL2EP4rR8Y5VkvofCqXYXIF9KzIUAbqwr2fG98MErUW4_DArbFNvNL7UHwiTZKmsthfYOTq-N5HCdrUiOz-bmwWm6GV40VhHe4lkthotPFvdXWtVNtBbFuxZJiZLt4rGz5yvM1BY/s1600/4thofjulypics.jpg+116.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH1uATGL2EP4rR8Y5VkvofCqXYXIF9KzIUAbqwr2fG98MErUW4_DArbFNvNL7UHwiTZKmsthfYOTq-N5HCdrUiOz-bmwWm6GV40VhHe4lkthotPFvdXWtVNtBbFuxZJiZLt4rGz5yvM1BY/s400/4thofjulypics.jpg+116.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496169874599229874" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiSWvzISeJuQgEltiKxV8nNmtxF7UMnzifypentIYnR0lRe1cmmyzTjhwUdQ4LoTlQSE4-a2MzB0O5Je5us4bqYo95AhKakMpkku3NEVYi09YsLFGYyfel_WkJg5Bun4Z5bMdvO2Jo9LuR/s1600/4thofjulypics.jpg+117.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiSWvzISeJuQgEltiKxV8nNmtxF7UMnzifypentIYnR0lRe1cmmyzTjhwUdQ4LoTlQSE4-a2MzB0O5Je5us4bqYo95AhKakMpkku3NEVYi09YsLFGYyfel_WkJg5Bun4Z5bMdvO2Jo9LuR/s400/4thofjulypics.jpg+117.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496170351434898354" /></a><br />As you can see it was pretty simple to make! And it was a little bit on the spicy side which I loved! I packed up the rest of it for leftovers for the week too. Yay! No more wondering what to eat for lunch or dinner : )<br /><br />I also made something that WASN'T tasty at all! I wanted to whip up Oatmeal, Chocolate Chip, Peanut Butter cookies. What I ended up with was lumps of clumpy sticky burnt balls of crap. Look! <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuYhkxzMdnZDxlbpkuTfqoHul1BnNGv-PflsSwGmoWutGp3gUnEiu06ZPTLGDRjXOQyqRIGNusS3k_d8AzW7T5KC9pCzNelt1Sf0v50SGi7pGozmHQZZWAUNoqVyS5tqxKYP9_cDkVFJT3/s1600/4thofjulypics.jpg+118.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuYhkxzMdnZDxlbpkuTfqoHul1BnNGv-PflsSwGmoWutGp3gUnEiu06ZPTLGDRjXOQyqRIGNusS3k_d8AzW7T5KC9pCzNelt1Sf0v50SGi7pGozmHQZZWAUNoqVyS5tqxKYP9_cDkVFJT3/s400/4thofjulypics.jpg+118.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496171944688530178" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6cVlUdOmScctTNZY_WueC1jNBB8-tximd8xGoljZcrPxAjVPz8dLnpwYnasSgrhVA0pA85CS5-P6h8skw9cBoookHbujN807JgvhHi94tMRm7M9zRPpny9Jweh0V796l_kBlhYzAcQ8Bb/s1600/4thofjulypics.jpg+119.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6cVlUdOmScctTNZY_WueC1jNBB8-tximd8xGoljZcrPxAjVPz8dLnpwYnasSgrhVA0pA85CS5-P6h8skw9cBoookHbujN807JgvhHi94tMRm7M9zRPpny9Jweh0V796l_kBlhYzAcQ8Bb/s400/4thofjulypics.jpg+119.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496171937422107314" /></a><br />These ended up in the trash. So sad! I won't share what I did with the recipe, just so you guys don't end up trying to make them :(<br /><br />Well- I also did my hard yoga right? Yea! Here are a couple of the poses I did- I know you all want to see pictures of me in my sweatpants on my yoga mat... even better that I am in the TV room. Which is completely ghetto! Haha! You'll even see that hanging on the wall is my little sister throughout the years. My mom did that for all of our high school graduations- and even though she graduated 5 years ago... it's STILL hanging on the wall. Go figure!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsma87Vl6GSTLk5Kh61bmN_udcpWHrt1UHCHTeLGQ6YHYdZSB_ixOXTQadG435IqbtZ9z5Sqzb50SjVYfZF7bYMXC-hWiWIQuY2eUvqdZv-HlX_a3dly6uyg0TYVD1nzJLvBt74IuUdtls/s1600/4thofjulypics.jpg+120.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsma87Vl6GSTLk5Kh61bmN_udcpWHrt1UHCHTeLGQ6YHYdZSB_ixOXTQadG435IqbtZ9z5Sqzb50SjVYfZF7bYMXC-hWiWIQuY2eUvqdZv-HlX_a3dly6uyg0TYVD1nzJLvBt74IuUdtls/s400/4thofjulypics.jpg+120.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496173809629965378" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWkxTFNtjO9dOFG3aGOLrT4tXGHdjGgY4E-I9adHgxcOyWcg32FFcEs4hHL9ojmh2tbEPbnBpt7_xQcjfjOQdNkuRt9kZIRu2Y0tQyREO_gWwe6LIsrSZKCagaVyfboiD7x4rI-2DkENm_/s1600/4thofjulypics.jpg+121.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWkxTFNtjO9dOFG3aGOLrT4tXGHdjGgY4E-I9adHgxcOyWcg32FFcEs4hHL9ojmh2tbEPbnBpt7_xQcjfjOQdNkuRt9kZIRu2Y0tQyREO_gWwe6LIsrSZKCagaVyfboiD7x4rI-2DkENm_/s400/4thofjulypics.jpg+121.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496173799191382178" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0oD7p3ees1RoslIgUbd3KkmYxxjqtJSe-r9bEfs59eSlRwbmKpWdUwgwmnTn-Y-3CHFEM0Vdtgpt9kI_veYfA2Ih2Wfm7uDSBuW9k9WBzCKF2YuSqNG_dfwpVGfRiqlW61uxnSgFcPmrK/s1600/4thofjulypics.jpg+124.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0oD7p3ees1RoslIgUbd3KkmYxxjqtJSe-r9bEfs59eSlRwbmKpWdUwgwmnTn-Y-3CHFEM0Vdtgpt9kI_veYfA2Ih2Wfm7uDSBuW9k9WBzCKF2YuSqNG_dfwpVGfRiqlW61uxnSgFcPmrK/s400/4thofjulypics.jpg+124.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496174432140086178" /></a><br />Interesting no??? Not too shabby I think! I have to admit, I do really like my shoulders in that last picture! I LIKE my shoulders! They look pretty strong!<br /><br />Well, I'm off to bed now! I'm wiped!<br /><br />What do you like about yourself?? And what words do you not know how to spell/ pronounce??A@ Please Don't Eat Me!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14322520336099392083noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8120927389055661158.post-49594280229380652202010-07-17T21:16:00.019-04:002010-07-17T21:43:42.398-04:00Shocking, I KnowHappy Weekend! It was a hot day today over here in NE. I still haven't made it to the beach yet. I'm very upset about that one, I need to tan! I really shouldn't - I'm trying to stay out of the sun, but.. I can't help but love the sun!!! <br /><br />Well Friday was uneventful. And I mean that. My Pilates workout that I penciled in, I got in at the end of the day. And that's ok by me! As long as it gets done at some point, it's all good! I did eat my weight in fruit salsa and pita chips that my mom made. I really love this!! My mom has outdone herself! Simple! Sweet! Delicious! <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUDlgIR6xn6NQpxeFf2MdkrjY1Zf1jWP9ItZ2lhKcA-daCm1X2j-ScS6HRyu9Ao_EEBM_ZKBqxBf1P0v-F4QnXi68XKAPulXv8AfGv37rGw2WwJmRED2NQvN2yWHuYVdFd-FZFus39NTJ0/s1600/4thofjulypics.jpg+110.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUDlgIR6xn6NQpxeFf2MdkrjY1Zf1jWP9ItZ2lhKcA-daCm1X2j-ScS6HRyu9Ao_EEBM_ZKBqxBf1P0v-F4QnXi68XKAPulXv8AfGv37rGw2WwJmRED2NQvN2yWHuYVdFd-FZFus39NTJ0/s400/4thofjulypics.jpg+110.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495050236179062146" /></a><br />My mom made Jambalaya with shrimp and chicken as well for dinner and I helped myself to a nice plate of it. This was easy as well. GOYA (be still my beating heart..) RICE and shredded chicken and cut up shrimp. See? It's easy to cook ladies, even if you have no clue what to do!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl0br02Df5XGRtxnWS3OIQF-nLaoZw4F5Aa4WKWMPb-CNFBuLEa5-ryQkvl93tjiy8WP7mmdiOqBSvRJLR4YG8Cx6tXiNnc4kQtj9dIvjjjn_IIlt2sJT56WbpfZSTRIUkotZ3bU8bJS5K/s1600/4thofjulypics.jpg+111.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl0br02Df5XGRtxnWS3OIQF-nLaoZw4F5Aa4WKWMPb-CNFBuLEa5-ryQkvl93tjiy8WP7mmdiOqBSvRJLR4YG8Cx6tXiNnc4kQtj9dIvjjjn_IIlt2sJT56WbpfZSTRIUkotZ3bU8bJS5K/s400/4thofjulypics.jpg+111.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495050419979485714" /></a><br />My dessert was something that has been sitting in my freezer for a while now- <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEt0ToacHzkd_s-Ku8PLGmh6UjL4cfcCQ_jct6y3H-K7ahd4GGfQN0XUi_mCQlDMjrwmEfWXba9YfqYFU5S2BDhUkUouou2sAQGfyjTRL5aTPoauEYtCYH9Cd9N9Fri6Vk4tBbejshyphenhyphen36O/s1600/4thofjulypics.jpg+112.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEt0ToacHzkd_s-Ku8PLGmh6UjL4cfcCQ_jct6y3H-K7ahd4GGfQN0XUi_mCQlDMjrwmEfWXba9YfqYFU5S2BDhUkUouou2sAQGfyjTRL5aTPoauEYtCYH9Cd9N9Fri6Vk4tBbejshyphenhyphen36O/s400/4thofjulypics.jpg+112.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495051038400888370" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0ll1w69CA6EzpKgVTyFijaPvUZn4Zcvl1VBXf0Aje-EGehdjoPv44_VxBt-2hi5qSwUGPOzvSeAj5fSTDLSNghx9c8waaDmnSdp-8_jB8xGii9LOa6MQC_8XxOjKGLUh-gI23yzXKVpyz/s1600/4thofjulypics.jpg+113.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0ll1w69CA6EzpKgVTyFijaPvUZn4Zcvl1VBXf0Aje-EGehdjoPv44_VxBt-2hi5qSwUGPOzvSeAj5fSTDLSNghx9c8waaDmnSdp-8_jB8xGii9LOa6MQC_8XxOjKGLUh-gI23yzXKVpyz/s400/4thofjulypics.jpg+113.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495051653660570850" /></a><br />This was so yummy! A nice little dessert for the end of a hot night! <br />Saturday was a big day for us, me and Peanut had a lot to do! I started the day by doing a Hip Hop Abs Total Body Burn.. it burned my body, gave me a nice boost!<br />My breakfast to power up for the day.. yummy waffles with Raspberry preserves and Dark Chocolate Dreams PB. YUM! <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTBU43ZuHVf250WoLK1gC4FQmukqn8sU0CINetZKr-Bfts7HosiFmePr3eTRJuYhyphenhyphenus_sfNniY_wQ3EgAiwJ7zFQOe1bwnk7kZeR7cidtQmVAXjKPz2Q3PEIfvmRI8YAdiq6XFS5tqFuHr/s1600/4thofjulypics.jpg+114.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTBU43ZuHVf250WoLK1gC4FQmukqn8sU0CINetZKr-Bfts7HosiFmePr3eTRJuYhyphenhyphenus_sfNniY_wQ3EgAiwJ7zFQOe1bwnk7kZeR7cidtQmVAXjKPz2Q3PEIfvmRI8YAdiq6XFS5tqFuHr/s400/4thofjulypics.jpg+114.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495052935967666370" /></a><br />Lunch was.... a salad, shocking, I know!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT0UUottut9RxFMSZoUoH1sIjyFAyQLwN9IsChQgZ1CrjovHy6XGjOPpHq-9T4Vwsm3w5-lix_WEj32qdBxxUjbVJpWKHVmadki2j7L7HrwddrwNPAnQvSZQARMfH6UEQZfkpv5BnvvDPB/s1600/4thofjulypics.jpg+115.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT0UUottut9RxFMSZoUoH1sIjyFAyQLwN9IsChQgZ1CrjovHy6XGjOPpHq-9T4Vwsm3w5-lix_WEj32qdBxxUjbVJpWKHVmadki2j7L7HrwddrwNPAnQvSZQARMfH6UEQZfkpv5BnvvDPB/s400/4thofjulypics.jpg+115.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495052588048972674" /></a><br />I tried a new dressing, Annie's Raspberry Vinaigrette- it was pretty darn good. I liked it! But... I hate to break it to you, but I ONLY had a salad because for my "real lunch" I was having one of these:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpvwRDl_z1Ka-t-W2ilCMFbEVqMWoAPgzlBFrL_FiLD6c5Jtvk3JC7TZLSiRy2cbqSF_zRdCExPwDw2YtP5GFWit41bbOcz46FTq3rLMsKSNTxTmi2b3EKXgXwIdRLmfW1Nll48oA4i2lj/s1600/4thofjulypics.jpg+117.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpvwRDl_z1Ka-t-W2ilCMFbEVqMWoAPgzlBFrL_FiLD6c5Jtvk3JC7TZLSiRy2cbqSF_zRdCExPwDw2YtP5GFWit41bbOcz46FTq3rLMsKSNTxTmi2b3EKXgXwIdRLmfW1Nll48oA4i2lj/s400/4thofjulypics.jpg+117.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495053902783869778" /></a><br />This is a caramel frappacino from Starbucks made with soy milk for an extra 50 cents. I LOVE these things, but I practically have to pawn my belongings to pay for one. But, it was my treat and was worth the trade off for "real food" for a change. And hey, it's the weekend!!<br />And here, my dears was my dinner! Barbecue chicken and apples sprinkled with brown sugar. I had two pieces of chicken.. it was so good! The skin was crispy and juicy at the same time and the flavor was awesome!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8rBYG0u5ItWGdXRuvM1NOgqhn-jmhSblDZXzi-AdqdGQrToUwGuTkOByhLjP98yFb2qla16Pk26iMmdLAFMJr_Nd32mFcOkUgNTw6bT9H-HXgftB7TZWSeEflz5MVvnc5NVDgDAn1fWVm/s1600/4thofjulypics.jpg+118.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8rBYG0u5ItWGdXRuvM1NOgqhn-jmhSblDZXzi-AdqdGQrToUwGuTkOByhLjP98yFb2qla16Pk26iMmdLAFMJr_Nd32mFcOkUgNTw6bT9H-HXgftB7TZWSeEflz5MVvnc5NVDgDAn1fWVm/s400/4thofjulypics.jpg+118.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495054903556153170" /></a><br />Well tomorrow, there is not much planned. Church, pool, pool, sun, pool, sun. I expect to get crispy and juicy like my chicken. You know, burnt and wet. From the pool!! God guys, what kind of a person do you think I am?! Anyway- have a fabulous rest of the weekend dears, I'll be blog reading soon, tomorrow night, tonight, I NEED to get my laundry done! I'm such a rockstar!!!A@ Please Don't Eat Me!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14322520336099392083noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8120927389055661158.post-21231640494300013042010-07-15T20:01:00.011-04:002010-07-15T21:09:49.970-04:00Get Your Green OnYes, it is official. I have had a salad every day this week. Wow! To those who have followed my blog or know me personally, this is an acheivement! I have one packed for lunch for tomorrow too. I rarely eat salad, and here I am getting my green on for lunch every day. I'm patting myself on the back right now! I used the Newman's Own dressing today, but yesterday I made my own dressing using my nutrional yeast, lemon juice, and olive oil. It was pretty darn good! I'll have to tweak that!!<br /><br />Anyway, workouts have been MUCH better because of the weather and I'm doing my yoga and my Hip Hop Abs. I have a Pilates workout penciled in for tomorrow morning and a walk planned for SURE at lunch time. I have my workout bag packed and everything!<br /><br />Thanks for all the warm thoughts about my job too- I'm really hoping that something comes out of it.. I have to convince my managers there is room for me in that area. I found my niche, something they've been harassing me to find. So to keep me from going someplace else, they better hook me up!<br /><br />Now onto the food for the day! This is what I brought for lunch, today and tomorrow. Yep. I'm predictable! <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcS7FIZKRh0HmArRGXmf7z3ArebgLUC1oHxc1TO4rJ07d08PapjbooHBOoiYQ2nMZjKw-ePItI9oy22pAcgBNlX_S5WSBXdAzb74mVn9WyJRaU-lZAwGbBfsW3k_ilpxTws33Q3lxgxaPH/s1600/4thofjulypics.jpg+107.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcS7FIZKRh0HmArRGXmf7z3ArebgLUC1oHxc1TO4rJ07d08PapjbooHBOoiYQ2nMZjKw-ePItI9oy22pAcgBNlX_S5WSBXdAzb74mVn9WyJRaU-lZAwGbBfsW3k_ilpxTws33Q3lxgxaPH/s400/4thofjulypics.jpg+107.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494302547070265362" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzWZP-0OqnB3VcvbsBa9DYl1xtQM5A_lWMMiNRrLTSrngVLNlVccL5ai7MDPD8LnWu79AUixIt3fF4-VqYHtCL06wFLNhLbyH9GYT6ThhSIlMPQwbaEMX8sd_aal3FqqimiJBgvm1SHTIA/s1600/4thofjulypics.jpg+108.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzWZP-0OqnB3VcvbsBa9DYl1xtQM5A_lWMMiNRrLTSrngVLNlVccL5ai7MDPD8LnWu79AUixIt3fF4-VqYHtCL06wFLNhLbyH9GYT6ThhSIlMPQwbaEMX8sd_aal3FqqimiJBgvm1SHTIA/s400/4thofjulypics.jpg+108.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494303096005630546" /></a><br />That is my famouso salad- a spring mix salad with green peppers on top. I ran out of tomatoes!<br />Also, carrots, waffles, and tuna for protein. And no, I didn't eat them all together! The waffles are breakfast! Haha.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7cqkRY-mSFZY7gCOhc415dlooV8AI_-eVz1CsAW9jrCv04C_0rU8E9Mg4ekuI7a545aCrXfZh_nzQfkAXf7BB8fxUmFEcYdA0fPsMAqgFv0wJ9ETBc-rcrO07ncWA8m2xEcu5l8aXcyGb/s1600/4thofjulypics.jpg+106.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7cqkRY-mSFZY7gCOhc415dlooV8AI_-eVz1CsAW9jrCv04C_0rU8E9Mg4ekuI7a545aCrXfZh_nzQfkAXf7BB8fxUmFEcYdA0fPsMAqgFv0wJ9ETBc-rcrO07ncWA8m2xEcu5l8aXcyGb/s400/4thofjulypics.jpg+106.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494304022528470322" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP9-L02n6ftBjwfFkzuZP3MY2imTDr3TMNPtt2r_nLgiGJs0Fh49kWW0DPQoyYLpIrN0GGrb7gD5bMUTHJPPDJplKeg-lwhyphenhyphenRMiazMyP262byNAEzwaaxeplWLYNSGjQeXcxvKgSHK9_Xc/s1600/4thofjulypics.jpg+109.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP9-L02n6ftBjwfFkzuZP3MY2imTDr3TMNPtt2r_nLgiGJs0Fh49kWW0DPQoyYLpIrN0GGrb7gD5bMUTHJPPDJplKeg-lwhyphenhyphenRMiazMyP262byNAEzwaaxeplWLYNSGjQeXcxvKgSHK9_Xc/s400/4thofjulypics.jpg+109.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494304011276774466" /></a><br />My dinner for the night was soup and sweet potato fries. So good- although the soup was a little lacking- it did have enough substance for me.. but was still tasty. I'll take it!<br /><br />I just had a piece of dark chocolate, so I am spent, tired, full, and satisfied. I am totally ready for bed now, even though it's only 9 p.m. I feel like I need to get to bed earlier and earlier every night to wake up at a decent hour. Anyone else feeling old lady-ish??<br /><br />I hope you all have an awesome night! Good luck to my lady <a href="http://www.healthydivaeats.com">Katie</a> on her big move today!! Stay safe doll!A@ Please Don't Eat Me!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14322520336099392083noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8120927389055661158.post-77882390861601063032010-07-13T21:26:00.015-04:002010-07-13T22:10:34.525-04:00When I Grow Up..I wanna repair panel boards for manufacturing plants through out the United States.<br /><br />Huh? Did I just say that?? What am I talking about?? Well, today I was speaking with the leader of the repair department in my company- and we were discussing how he was retiring in a few years. We figured that his position needed a replacement and it should be me! Ha! We'll see what happens, I still have to discuss with my boss how a move to another state might affect my team here. They can't survive without me, and I might not make it to the age of 50 here. So I'll be thinking about it hard.. it's an interesting proposition, would be a lot more moolah. And you all know I need that!<br /><br />So to answer a couple of questions I got. And to comment on a couple of comments. <a href="http://www.burpandslurp.com">Sophia</a>- go to a matinee! We went at 2:20 and the movie only cost $8.00 for each of us, plus we went to a gas station near the theatre and spent four dollars on candy :)<br />But hey, you just got back from a 6 week adventure in Asia, so, that beats the movies any day! Haha!<br /><a href="http://biz319.wordpress.com">Biz</a>- nutritional yeast TASTES like a powdered version of nuts and cheese. No seriously, it's a wacky way to describe it but it really does. It's not bad and it has a ton of vitamins in it- some I am seriously lacking in, so I try to sprinkle it on a few things a week to get that in there. Why did I put it on my salad though??? After choking it down, I asked myself the same thing!! *shudder*<br /><br />Well today's eats and actions weren't too bad! I got up early and did yoga, that was nice and stretchy! It felt really good to do that! I'm definitely doing it tomorrow morning too.<br />My eats for the day mirrored the usual all the way up until lunch time. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuGEgsqOu0dWfxm3s8Max5-KphwBWBke6fppaGgj5BQPz3nCfqIKT6BlA3fbhJT2Nwhiclff_HKDXIJyp4F0gxFzNDebqw4w0Vb4Of-5O-IWH005uC3u55tt0_Bzfmv7UW-Jl1ix9wE3NF/s1600/4thofjulypics.jpg+102.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuGEgsqOu0dWfxm3s8Max5-KphwBWBke6fppaGgj5BQPz3nCfqIKT6BlA3fbhJT2Nwhiclff_HKDXIJyp4F0gxFzNDebqw4w0Vb4Of-5O-IWH005uC3u55tt0_Bzfmv7UW-Jl1ix9wE3NF/s400/4thofjulypics.jpg+102.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493571398526193474" /></a><br />Salad! WHAT NOW??? You guys must be thinking I'm sick! No, I just don't want my salad mix to go to waste. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZYAmBKjUDZU7dNJJ4jH3hjvfNAf4U-6R1el3rJyJcZETZQY_NHIUGah3ccaBO9-gOBDAzaKkihd0GTBKdSteSv0Hnk08GjrkIjwUp06ab8iCcaq3B2mmpUL8oQHSnCLdaiCcDQTPN7i8q/s1600/4thofjulypics.jpg+101.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZYAmBKjUDZU7dNJJ4jH3hjvfNAf4U-6R1el3rJyJcZETZQY_NHIUGah3ccaBO9-gOBDAzaKkihd0GTBKdSteSv0Hnk08GjrkIjwUp06ab8iCcaq3B2mmpUL8oQHSnCLdaiCcDQTPN7i8q/s400/4thofjulypics.jpg+101.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493571754841727026" /></a><br />I topped it with some of the above dressing. <a href="http://shesarunner.wordpress.com">Lauren</a> suggested that I needed some decent dressing. I must be the only person out there who doesn't really love salad dressing, hence the reason it's hard to eat salad. Too much vinegar, too much garlic, too creamy. I'm not picky about most food, but I am picky about salad dressing! This wasn't too bad, I liked it, but not loved it. So I'll be on the hunt for some decent dressing this weekend for sure!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWjSrWMlR3iKvSCqDE3SiL0m3T9JNi0lWD96J5xZ48oLoRyoAbwv4__vxKn2iGzWP9AgXJsTKTQfXgPyMKknha8MFTMwJWJI3QwahISMoV2O7aNJD-l9z0faBx_0N9rAr26cWAw6_edtXh/s1600/4thofjulypics.jpg+103.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWjSrWMlR3iKvSCqDE3SiL0m3T9JNi0lWD96J5xZ48oLoRyoAbwv4__vxKn2iGzWP9AgXJsTKTQfXgPyMKknha8MFTMwJWJI3QwahISMoV2O7aNJD-l9z0faBx_0N9rAr26cWAw6_edtXh/s400/4thofjulypics.jpg+103.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493578220879080978" /></a><br />I had some rice on the side for some extra carbonation. It was leftover from my lunch on Sunday. I love leftovers!<br />For my dinner though?? I tried something totally different, and I LOVED IT. Seriously!<br />This is an Organic Bistro frozen meal. It was new and looked really interesting in the grocery store - so I picked one up to try. This meal is gluten-free and contains no milk ingredients in it, so I felt safe knowning it would end up bothering my stomach later. <br />I heated this baby up and went to town. The rice had a nice light flavor to it, with mangoes and a little spice. The green beans were a bit bland, but I think it's really hard to make frozen green beans taste delish. The crab cake? OMFG.. This was SO GOOD! The flavor had a bite to it, some parts of it were really spicy- but there were hunks of real crab meat in there. It was totally unexpected, it tasted homemade. For real. The whole meal did. I was blown away.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2mC4t4iUoIYEFxru9lPI5qZnR_gda7A6roCVTeavPpRoXRlA4j5peFrlvn6ybuJMmORJVTIdjfDsKanx3GFnMu4mBn5_cZlxZlMMsndmdHUJ142g9RzyUbuB8qFLx3NijhvyE60zLc1iX/s1600/4thofjulypics.jpg+099.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2mC4t4iUoIYEFxru9lPI5qZnR_gda7A6roCVTeavPpRoXRlA4j5peFrlvn6ybuJMmORJVTIdjfDsKanx3GFnMu4mBn5_cZlxZlMMsndmdHUJ142g9RzyUbuB8qFLx3NijhvyE60zLc1iX/s400/4thofjulypics.jpg+099.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493575139926833378" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVBRcqCksp5KuT3NbifPjvqAYP-jA8az2NZ_sKZ0x6S6Oasr8HdfLbfIE-HNsGuP-YGpONmQF-YvRbumr_AZqEzfg-sFyTok6-iQluwSN-Z0duTg-Akxw_ULNFp3Zs-__TGVDyGai7VwgZ/s1600/4thofjulypics.jpg+100.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVBRcqCksp5KuT3NbifPjvqAYP-jA8az2NZ_sKZ0x6S6Oasr8HdfLbfIE-HNsGuP-YGpONmQF-YvRbumr_AZqEzfg-sFyTok6-iQluwSN-Z0duTg-Akxw_ULNFp3Zs-__TGVDyGai7VwgZ/s400/4thofjulypics.jpg+100.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493575134283791762" /></a><br />I had a meeting at church tonight so I had to eat it quick and go there! The meeting went well and I came home and chatted with my lil baby and my other big baby. Now I'm up here, trying to get tired enough to fall asleep. I worked out at 8:30- not a wise idea on my part. I am still working on my dance for a video for you all. It was WAY too hot last week to work on it! So I'm putting everything I can into it now..<br />But I'm off to brush my teeth and try to fall asleep! Good night all!A@ Please Don't Eat Me!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14322520336099392083noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8120927389055661158.post-12660380828456446802010-07-11T19:37:00.007-04:002010-07-11T20:13:14.754-04:00Despicable MeHappy Sunday! This weekend has been another whirlwind one... and I can't believe it's Sunday already!<br />Well, I'm hoping that this week goes by slow. Peanut and Maria's birthday is coming up faster than I can handle... I can't believe how old they are getting!<br /><br />So in short. I finally made something to eat that required more than heating and serving... <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNHFFyz2S5N4lhsECkyJw-bU65i8E5eUe5EudrT5w-95XtqP8zR8SEv90_QG03gKb02dRAAwi6_4HpQhIbNQlb1Ioa99sIaBTybfhOCL5kJD9BrYJRJ75_TkfDkBbnaz8GIriheXuZjFhx/s1600/4thofjulypics.jpg+082.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNHFFyz2S5N4lhsECkyJw-bU65i8E5eUe5EudrT5w-95XtqP8zR8SEv90_QG03gKb02dRAAwi6_4HpQhIbNQlb1Ioa99sIaBTybfhOCL5kJD9BrYJRJ75_TkfDkBbnaz8GIriheXuZjFhx/s400/4thofjulypics.jpg+082.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492798466977928098" /></a><br />This is my favorite easy dish to make, shrimp- simply spray a non-stick skillet with olive oil spray- and cook up the shrimp! Serve on top of GOYA RICE! I love Goya rice with a passion.. and I believe you should too.. haha. <br />That was Saturday's lunch- Peanut and I went on a little adventure on Saturday too. It rained like crazy for about an hour and caused chaos everywhere! Route One in Mass was flooded from one end to the other- and Peanut and I were DRIVING in it. Not fun! But, we made the best of it.. It still took almost 2 hours to go 10 miles, but who's keeping track???<br />Today is Sunday. DUH. We had church, then went and scooped up Maria for the afternoon. We were going to the movies! Yayyy! We came home and I had a salad. Please no one fall out of their chairs, I did have a salad! It was green. With lettuce. And other kinds of greens. I literally eat salads once every six months.. I sprinkled nutrional yeast on it. <br />This was better looking than tasting! But I ate anyway..<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnwqCETE5El1YfmR2dJbju67yqH7eMHM3Dc7wnooFsDByVj_KmHmJT9OwaHYxohMCIdk_JwiySFAvx9EXDqnIBgZH834FPEBe8IMQ0y8W_2fZ077JTs2iqcD2yR_2NIofWLNG6s7W_9hOH/s1600/4thofjulypics.jpg+083.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnwqCETE5El1YfmR2dJbju67yqH7eMHM3Dc7wnooFsDByVj_KmHmJT9OwaHYxohMCIdk_JwiySFAvx9EXDqnIBgZH834FPEBe8IMQ0y8W_2fZ077JTs2iqcD2yR_2NIofWLNG6s7W_9hOH/s400/4thofjulypics.jpg+083.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492802957678737122" /></a><br />We saw Despicable Me at the movies- please if you have a sense of humor go see this movie!!!! It was sooooo funny! We loved it! <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsRBYtMbe3GOi4f6TIzdEM4cjX-ysq1avw4OQJvuBJa1ULBnXTqXOtKcaGoM-v9lVusNn1QfD-pypsoPcRcxhP-bOqy_nyV8IY3wSUM9RXckx98K_Mn4Hb9lW3Y0AUZRC4lwynblmycMI-/s1600/dme-2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 224px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsRBYtMbe3GOi4f6TIzdEM4cjX-ysq1avw4OQJvuBJa1ULBnXTqXOtKcaGoM-v9lVusNn1QfD-pypsoPcRcxhP-bOqy_nyV8IY3wSUM9RXckx98K_Mn4Hb9lW3Y0AUZRC4lwynblmycMI-/s400/dme-2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492805012620737042" /></a><br />Well, right now we are watching the season premiere of Hannah Montana.. thank goodness this is the last season! I'm kinda tired of Hannah Montana! I think my dislike for HM & Miley is getting stronger and stronger. I don't understand the desire to show how "grown-up" you are by acting like a skank. Oh well, I'll save that for another time!<br />Good night y'all!!!!A@ Please Don't Eat Me!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14322520336099392083noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8120927389055661158.post-84740872636638129242010-07-09T09:25:00.028-04:002010-07-09T10:10:01.820-04:00I See Shots & FireworksHi everyone! Oh goodness, I am so sorry! I've ditched you all this week. You know the saying, <em>why do today what you can put off till tomorrow</em>? That's what I was thinking about blogging this week! Everyday I was like, "gotta write a blog post". And every night I went to bed saying, " no.. not today.."<br /><br />It was HOT in NE this week. HOT HOT HOT and muggy as all hell. This made working out for me, even in AC virtually impossible. I guess according to my doctor, I have allergy induced asthma. But this week, every time I stepped outside it hurt to breathe. Makes it hard to bike ride or do anything because I was coughing half the day. So I took it easy in the workouts.<br /><br />I kept up eating fairly well though, I definitely didn't take pics of everything plus I forgot my camera at work one night, and you KNOW how lost you get without it! <br /><br />But to round up the week, it was good. Here are some random eats I did photograph..<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoFjkEoEd4ww9g2MXKdTtt5b3BLYF27F9ZZvR8_F1VEkTqO7SnJXYB8s6iodVkM2sLsq4WiulcFnVHrwfqaL3DrOy-I0tiDWOH0rxuSYVLNgJIvwohmArXCfzqTGIm6GZy62tY8pGDgAiy/s1600/4thofjulypics.jpg+064.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoFjkEoEd4ww9g2MXKdTtt5b3BLYF27F9ZZvR8_F1VEkTqO7SnJXYB8s6iodVkM2sLsq4WiulcFnVHrwfqaL3DrOy-I0tiDWOH0rxuSYVLNgJIvwohmArXCfzqTGIm6GZy62tY8pGDgAiy/s400/4thofjulypics.jpg+064.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491900210902132498" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvwl7yzy3hz_Zm1Kz9nkr523QEBW7SrMnD_CuVxaAwDPZ8MjFBCWmy1O6oErFjoPeJN9YTJXBNzBaYXJ3nwrihxNY7c4BamtT4MILvhmnxjVg6BYXEzNksO1BWOsNP3fzr8hyphenhyphenN4BGzNr7J/s1600/4thofjulypics.jpg+065.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvwl7yzy3hz_Zm1Kz9nkr523QEBW7SrMnD_CuVxaAwDPZ8MjFBCWmy1O6oErFjoPeJN9YTJXBNzBaYXJ3nwrihxNY7c4BamtT4MILvhmnxjVg6BYXEzNksO1BWOsNP3fzr8hyphenhyphenN4BGzNr7J/s400/4thofjulypics.jpg+065.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491900891464313282" /></a><br />Tuesday night's dinner. My grandmother has been in the hospital the last week or so and Peanut and I went to go visit her. Peanut had waffles and I had FRENCH TOAST sticks. They are so good! BTW, my gram is ok.. she was just really sick and asked to be taken to the hospital, they ended up keeping her just for observation- you know when you are 900 years old, they want to keep you there!<br />My snack on Wednesday.. <br />I know I know, you've seen this before- so who cares?? But I'm trying to keep up with the food pics ok?!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAciHFH5bQeFgaq748683VaXg19e8RUZMTWGOuMQbwPVpEgUPjAa3s9zTVN2ORKYhlzyeby-QSCr47Do7P61qGfm0BhT252eooyPBtvCwQwNDkmMQifa9-LtCChZz7vUCSze22Vv8uZTJQ/s1600/4thofjulypics.jpg+067.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAciHFH5bQeFgaq748683VaXg19e8RUZMTWGOuMQbwPVpEgUPjAa3s9zTVN2ORKYhlzyeby-QSCr47Do7P61qGfm0BhT252eooyPBtvCwQwNDkmMQifa9-LtCChZz7vUCSze22Vv8uZTJQ/s400/4thofjulypics.jpg+067.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491901409754402930" /></a><br />Stoneyfield yogurt with granola.. yummy little snack!<br />I also let coffee back into my life this week- it's too HOT not to drink ice coffee!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaYc3B_ujpV7ypxNuslQU8UgIf0_OnDaikSqhlt43Ju1vTrQfC05_1iReZc9z3EitUIARgQe0WNzE88YthDO2acQg3ry8zNGtok7oepzpbKtFhd30wr7D6AuC2qKhNJD-CbiX2PzfOB4r9/s1600/4thofjulypics.jpg+068.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaYc3B_ujpV7ypxNuslQU8UgIf0_OnDaikSqhlt43Ju1vTrQfC05_1iReZc9z3EitUIARgQe0WNzE88YthDO2acQg3ry8zNGtok7oepzpbKtFhd30wr7D6AuC2qKhNJD-CbiX2PzfOB4r9/s400/4thofjulypics.jpg+068.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491907432531385954" /></a><br />Fortunately at work, it only costs 50 cents and I can make my own.. bring on the almond milk afternoon ice coffee! (plus I made it half-decaf- half reg..)<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiskQtMqV9u1yobhuonsXoftwhFMpKKYKiClUwH_AvC1-1r_mWmQdqIZn26uA7q2d_b_DxQe9QB4hWSZr-JvCT9i5M1VF6JD32CAxaAeTTuME73rbohxwCYJTpA07OZ6w0gKz6ubO7rvCGA/s1600/4thofjulypics.jpg+066.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiskQtMqV9u1yobhuonsXoftwhFMpKKYKiClUwH_AvC1-1r_mWmQdqIZn26uA7q2d_b_DxQe9QB4hWSZr-JvCT9i5M1VF6JD32CAxaAeTTuME73rbohxwCYJTpA07OZ6w0gKz6ubO7rvCGA/s400/4thofjulypics.jpg+066.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491901325549201938" /></a><br />Wait, how'd that get in there?! As you guys might know, my job is high stress and what makes it more stressful are my customers who think they are the ONLY customers in the world. They aren't but don't tell them that. Well anyway, my sales guy for my biggest account was visiting my office this week and brought me a treat. We always joke about needing a drink after getting off a conference call with these customers who shall remain nameless... so here is my drink! He invited me out for dinner with the rest of the sales team after work, but sadly, I couldn't go. : ( No babysitter for Peanut!<br />He and I still made it out for a drink after work yesterday (Thursday) where we toasted to.... well... we just toasted! I raced home after to head to "work" for my dad. My liquid dinner went straight to my head and I ended up inhaling 2 Pop-Tarts on the way there. (you see why drinking leads to weight gain?!)<br /><br />Last night the show was 1776. How many of you have heard of the movie or the musical? Well if you haven't, look it up and rent it. It was awesome! Here are some pics.. All before the show, no pics allowed during!<br />(I was videotaping since apparently, I am the bestest.. and I wasn't being paid.)<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaM9-yNChkEtDqp6floC81JxZ1_u5rw2y-5N6MDytTG8GnAcym0OamQJQQhniqm1vaM8Z4RFm-wpbzZ-cisifGy_nx3__7y7jPM5dmUhEizs-_7cW-vSoxEp_ZczHr4x_MkJSSbquzA8RJ/s1600/4thofjulypics.jpg+070.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaM9-yNChkEtDqp6floC81JxZ1_u5rw2y-5N6MDytTG8GnAcym0OamQJQQhniqm1vaM8Z4RFm-wpbzZ-cisifGy_nx3__7y7jPM5dmUhEizs-_7cW-vSoxEp_ZczHr4x_MkJSSbquzA8RJ/s400/4thofjulypics.jpg+070.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491904277329058530" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipBUsqbaypCpK1kdVS4x9oLo6-vJLRdO3alxm0DO52a04D4ofs4cyZISgj2NfwdeUqm1Xk_yMqs1KMib5eLUfT_g1aETAwT-N02hRWxHiNBUikirvEzMFuekTwiKZDGKj1rB9yscvSGTRD/s1600/4thofjulypics.jpg+074.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipBUsqbaypCpK1kdVS4x9oLo6-vJLRdO3alxm0DO52a04D4ofs4cyZISgj2NfwdeUqm1Xk_yMqs1KMib5eLUfT_g1aETAwT-N02hRWxHiNBUikirvEzMFuekTwiKZDGKj1rB9yscvSGTRD/s400/4thofjulypics.jpg+074.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491904671179283762" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibERw07uJsCf4jjdEOUMtlqlPUMvaK33P74MP0nlGXvhF-0u41z2eE-ouZw_m7RSoFPRHY2MaQBYXkZhkxQTbRn9UlY1bVp07ykKV5x_6IOPJvVSaAyeabEH66N8tlFkfNIQbr-THqpyOv/s1600/4thofjulypics.jpg+072.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibERw07uJsCf4jjdEOUMtlqlPUMvaK33P74MP0nlGXvhF-0u41z2eE-ouZw_m7RSoFPRHY2MaQBYXkZhkxQTbRn9UlY1bVp07ykKV5x_6IOPJvVSaAyeabEH66N8tlFkfNIQbr-THqpyOv/s400/4thofjulypics.jpg+072.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491904895842989394" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5j3qIgczvSt-VAxCbNg1QiyPfpQvzFcTuJuQp8uZi1R3rXl2yB7iSUy08Eeg9rBTXvQ9l4AiSaF-zrKi494Wj-qTaP_AU2viJEFDOzuMPr9k-HQoqmF8S3uAwQCQOiAs4jJL_UbcVrfrl/s1600/4thofjulypics.jpg+073.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5j3qIgczvSt-VAxCbNg1QiyPfpQvzFcTuJuQp8uZi1R3rXl2yB7iSUy08Eeg9rBTXvQ9l4AiSaF-zrKi494Wj-qTaP_AU2viJEFDOzuMPr9k-HQoqmF8S3uAwQCQOiAs4jJL_UbcVrfrl/s400/4thofjulypics.jpg+073.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491905129850422738" /></a><br />This gave me the boost I needed to get through the show! Obviously since we were in 1776 I was ahead of the times!<br />Here I am "working" hard!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4Vo569FC-uwQcZ8q_oKclxvq8IAYzXMzPFWgW6rrq_e4d7z4O8l2FMXEp8dmRvTIaTz03bu-HRVGv6MhanHeHVRibh2niPe4k2CGOG0ksUB2UipQqQm3_FW6m1svzSLdxF0cKfxz-uiMO/s1600/4thofjulypics.jpg+076.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4Vo569FC-uwQcZ8q_oKclxvq8IAYzXMzPFWgW6rrq_e4d7z4O8l2FMXEp8dmRvTIaTz03bu-HRVGv6MhanHeHVRibh2niPe4k2CGOG0ksUB2UipQqQm3_FW6m1svzSLdxF0cKfxz-uiMO/s400/4thofjulypics.jpg+076.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491906630654855746" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIiPQLaNROkM-YajldhtA17fWxLNX6yf63J5L_PAu_arFPV_G7_MfvSzhCtWWsLLqehgDiNyuQ0JqkF0-ntXy2K29g05fK5-22CBjbjxlGTZGjQsSP7VyhHsZ0bBFIeaPZror-6eza2Oei/s1600/4thofjul1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIiPQLaNROkM-YajldhtA17fWxLNX6yf63J5L_PAu_arFPV_G7_MfvSzhCtWWsLLqehgDiNyuQ0JqkF0-ntXy2K29g05fK5-22CBjbjxlGTZGjQsSP7VyhHsZ0bBFIeaPZror-6eza2Oei/s400/4thofjul1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491906604640338626" /></a><br />Actually it was intermission and I took a pic of myself, then had the director Judi take my picture :) Can you tell how hot it was in there?? I was roasting! But again, it was HOT in Philadelphia back in 1776! <em>McCann, the windows!</em> Peanut came with me and sat in her own little seat until the director Judi found her and she sat with her.. Peanut was the directors little assistant! So cute!<br /><br />Well I have GOT to get back to work over here. Your comments on my last post BTW made me smile and tear up. She is a great kid and I only hope that she gets the chance to live with us soon- she deserves it for sure! *hugs to all of you*A@ Please Don't Eat Me!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14322520336099392083noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8120927389055661158.post-54030249222853176122010-07-05T20:41:00.020-04:002010-07-05T21:30:40.836-04:00A Weekend Like No OtherWow, is it really July 5th already? I can't believe how fast the weekend went by. We certainly had a thrilling one. Seriously!! <br />I'm still coming down from the high I have right now. And yes, before you ask, it was completely substance free. Haha..<br /><br />What did we have going on anyway?? I'm busy digging through my pictures trying to figure out how to chronologically put all this in here. So let's start with Saturday if we can. Peanut and I woke up late and I worked out- doing a Hip Hop Abs Total was Body Burn. It was tough but I loved working my abs off!!! So after that, Peanut and I went to the store at the outdoor mall near my house, we went totally NOT looking for anything to do but to return something. And we walked into a wild kid party. There was some road race going on the next day and there were tons of kid related activities, designed to get the parents excited about the race. I think that's what it was anyway.<br />So we stayed and got swept up in the action. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLo4_fBvzHnDItZELG1Zxox6dCyZZasNR430Fu77aPFt1hekKmr5VOssZEwBCsREhVs_pevJbpUsttxZw_L7lj_3IpEPOr8YnkR8BSuWPutGejZtTiVaCegA17koZ2vfn-DjKz6_Z6NLUV/s1600/4thofjulypics.jpg+008.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLo4_fBvzHnDItZELG1Zxox6dCyZZasNR430Fu77aPFt1hekKmr5VOssZEwBCsREhVs_pevJbpUsttxZw_L7lj_3IpEPOr8YnkR8BSuWPutGejZtTiVaCegA17koZ2vfn-DjKz6_Z6NLUV/s400/4thofjulypics.jpg+008.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490592196494700802" /></a><br />Face painting! And Qdoba! Yummy and perty!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVn9-DJar7D9m9PKwBwrF97LNkxSRmAK_kcw4FDoEzV_Z805u3AKSDVHgokxAyRm0ty2oIMTx9dTkTLbdQLxrdkysNxQWAGyJmy7I8VImU4P9bbUxyxTLMRqVPjqTjuzx4IUHvSXLCZBE4/s1600/4thofjulypics.jpg+005.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVn9-DJar7D9m9PKwBwrF97LNkxSRmAK_kcw4FDoEzV_Z805u3AKSDVHgokxAyRm0ty2oIMTx9dTkTLbdQLxrdkysNxQWAGyJmy7I8VImU4P9bbUxyxTLMRqVPjqTjuzx4IUHvSXLCZBE4/s400/4thofjulypics.jpg+005.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490591543204165986" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4LSn31l8PpLfZPI1XYBA18Ffswl02mWl8MzB0rVcIrVqpCVsQIfe6UMMEYNoOwoMVl4ZXdklkkMEA-stahHkBQrFXTL322you6jrb4XEWUmlOw7HZmzPNYVKgMq_qhEGwv32QqfrSPYHF/s1600/4thofjulypics.jpg+004.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4LSn31l8PpLfZPI1XYBA18Ffswl02mWl8MzB0rVcIrVqpCVsQIfe6UMMEYNoOwoMVl4ZXdklkkMEA-stahHkBQrFXTL322you6jrb4XEWUmlOw7HZmzPNYVKgMq_qhEGwv32QqfrSPYHF/s400/4thofjulypics.jpg+004.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490591526748802674" /></a><br />We got airbrush tattoos too! So fun! Mine is almost rubbed off and Peanut's is totally gone. But they looked good when we got them!<br />After that adventure was done and over with we went home, ate again, and headed out to the fireworks... whoooooo!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDDuSn31x_hdu_Zw_W48BYREBSYt9whrnr-ErMzgiwwN5I-6uLsi3MreoAqzeCxqd7rdxA0gZVTvNDBnKuPwzXu2u0Vwwjt9yUwRy6W6MUqogRcrVNvvpxNJ0MHQ1WeuVA6zfn6_fR46Mk/s1600/4thofjulypics.jpg+019.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDDuSn31x_hdu_Zw_W48BYREBSYt9whrnr-ErMzgiwwN5I-6uLsi3MreoAqzeCxqd7rdxA0gZVTvNDBnKuPwzXu2u0Vwwjt9yUwRy6W6MUqogRcrVNvvpxNJ0MHQ1WeuVA6zfn6_fR46Mk/s400/4thofjulypics.jpg+019.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490592912671958402" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieY_XK-_kdgtEdrJJdJQdV3uBt2qFG_tAC1Uz4RROVXGL0VQVW4zB8xHOjVTtKQdPePwQWdx2YHXAPnhxEmDMcwjp2lk63qHywOjEsJ_UyWmmrcZCkORZaorZxwmPHOhSU_GrBJS2FScCq/s1600/4thofjulypics.jpg+024.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieY_XK-_kdgtEdrJJdJQdV3uBt2qFG_tAC1Uz4RROVXGL0VQVW4zB8xHOjVTtKQdPePwQWdx2YHXAPnhxEmDMcwjp2lk63qHywOjEsJ_UyWmmrcZCkORZaorZxwmPHOhSU_GrBJS2FScCq/s400/4thofjulypics.jpg+024.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490593235587197570" /></a><br />They were really really awesome! I loved them.. but I was anxious to get myself home again. I was ready for BED. It really felt like the best day ever with the Peanut. We just really went with the flow and had a great time! Amazing!<br /><br />But then came Sunday. And Sunday, I cried like a baby that night. I finally got to see my step-daughter after trying to survive without her. I have my own little one, but when I say she is the sweetest little girl I've ever met (besides mine of course!) I mean it! I love her so much! <br />Well, the three of us had an awesome time together. We went swimming (check FB for some fun pics) and then ate dinner and then went for ice cream. It was a blast. My SD said it was the best day ever. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6F3wfWu1A-FpfMfI4b0i6mv66BC0HsxxJR_WOalKFlC7yenzgdeN5aI4WWsn_XnB-he8oaHVYcNRpmd70kOwLVxUNWvf70LPuG1x5R9M61CPRK-kmT1S75YCcOQVXHYKcsuRGdLiAOu6G/s1600/4thofjulypics.jpg+030.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6F3wfWu1A-FpfMfI4b0i6mv66BC0HsxxJR_WOalKFlC7yenzgdeN5aI4WWsn_XnB-he8oaHVYcNRpmd70kOwLVxUNWvf70LPuG1x5R9M61CPRK-kmT1S75YCcOQVXHYKcsuRGdLiAOu6G/s400/4thofjulypics.jpg+030.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490595615868605202" /></a><br />My lil sis and her hubby came over and we had some crazy laughs. My lil sis is an awesome story teller- from her facial expressions to her crazy accents and mannerisms. Love it!<br />So this morning Peanut had her first day of summer camp and I ended up leaving Maria there as well. It totally broke my heart to see how much FUN she had at camp with the other theatre kids. Her mother won't let her do things like that because ... well I don't think she's interested in what Maria wants to do for fun. BUT I AM! Whatever it takes to make the kids happy (within reason of course! lol) <br />When I spoke to Maria on the way home she told me she couldn't wait to be living with me and Peanut. Again, I cried on the way home from dropping her off.<br /><br />I realized something else tonight. I didn't think about food. I ate when I was hungry. I ate enough food and didn't think about "too much" or "do I really need to eat this?". I just ate. And I didn't even take any pictures of any food either! I consider this weekend to be a success. It was the best weekend I've had in a long time. I hope you all had marvelous weekends as well and enjoyed your time off if you had some.<br />Will be checking in tomorrow at some point! *hugs!*A@ Please Don't Eat Me!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14322520336099392083noreply@blogger.com9