Sabbatical??

Maybe.
I am considering giving myself a bloggy break.
So, if you don't hear much out of me for a while- that's what I'm doing!!
I may still be nosy and stop in to visit- but I'd like to see if I'm not blogging or reading others' blogs, what MIGHT I be doing????
I have a house that needs cleaning, a dining room that needs painting, a yard that needs mowing, and I'd really like to rediscover hobbies again.
I've become too monitor-oriented.
I miss what's going on behind me.
So for now... toodle-loo!

Sunday Matinee

Today's Feature Film:

JAWS!

starring FINN

Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water...

They are SO FREAKIN' FAMOUS!!!!

Now they are even on TV!!!!
See people?? This is all it takes to become a celebrity- just have your baby on the side of the road and make sure it's SUPER dramatic (and make sure you're super pretty. isn't my little sister super pretty?? you'd better say yes.)!!!!
Instant stardom.

http://www.wgal.com/video/16723155/index.html

More on my sister...

Remember the story about my sister??

Well, here's the article in their local paper! http://articles.lancasteronline.com/local/4/223590

Oh!! And here's an updated one with PICTURES!!! They are SOO famous!!!! http://articles.lancasteronline.com/local/4/223608

If Only!

My fellow blogger, Kathy, posted these questions on her blog as a tag, so I am following suit. You do it, too!!

If I had a dime for every...grey hair I could buy a new outfit- head to toe. Thank God for Nice n' Easy!!!

If I could catch a star I'd...hope it was Pierce Bronson.

If you saw me cry you'd...notice my eyes turn green.

If you could read my eyes they'd tell you...to please not hate me because I'm beautiful. (HA!!)

If I could go back 5 years I would...spend more time with my neighbor I lost. She was like a favorite aunt to me, and I miss her so much!

If you saw me walking...you'd totally mistake me for Catherine Zeta-Jones. No, really- totally!

If I could fly, I'd fly to...everywhere!!! Cheap flights!! No gas!!! woohoo!!

If I had a black cat sitting in front of me, I'd...kiss his little nose. One sits in front of me every day, and that's exactly what I do. And then he bites me, but we won't get into that...

If I had to leave my soulmate I'd...survive, somehow. We really can handle way more than we think we can.

If I could be a movie star I'd…try to stay real. Oh, yeah, and have really great hair- FINALLY!!! and I would NOT carry a handbag that cost enough to feed a small 3rd world country.

If I did a trick it would be...a disaster.

If I had half a million I'd...stop stressing about how to help my hubby.

If I could pick only 6 things in the house to have for 1 year, it would be...my sofa; my clothes; fridge; TV; bed; computer

If I really could have a dream come true it would be...cancer would be cured, FINALLY!!!

If the drinking age was lowered...I'd never drive again.

If aliens really do exist...I'd tell my husband "I told you so!"

If school wasn't required...we might actually learn something.

If I had a special power…it would be healing.

If I am what I eat...I'm pretty hot stuff.

If I am rubber and you are glue...we're totally stuck!

If I ruled the world...in other words, if I took my rightful place as QUEEN, things would be different. MUCH different. For starters, it would never cost more to dryclean a ladies' blouse than a man's shirt. Now that's just ridiculous!!

If dogs are a man's best friend...then why is the cat in George's lap??

If time heals all wounds...then I need to be patient.

If I won the lottery...my list is huge. For starters- ditch this land-locked city!! Pacific Northwest, here I come!! Oh, and a house in the Bahamas, too. Around the world cruise... for life... oh, and yeah, invest it so I'm not like those dumbos who spend it all and then have to file bankruptcy.

If actions speak louder than words...we should all be really quiet and pay attention.

If I died today...please, not today! But if I did, I pray the Lord my soul to keep.

OH MY GOSH PEOPLE!!!!!!!!!

Okay, my bro-in-law called me this afternoon at work (where I have no internet so I've had to SIT on this ALL DAY!!!!)
MY SISTER HAD HER BABY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
They were driving to the midwife birthing center..... when all of a sudden, my sister KNEW the baby was coming- and NOW.
She starts screaming for my bro-in-law to PULL OVER!!!!!!
Well, he does, but the traffic is super heavy, and trucks are barrelling by, and cars whizzing, and they are just on the shoulder... he says "we can't stop here!! this isn't safe!!! I have to get you someplace safe!!!"
So he's driving trying to find a safer place to stop, he calls the midwife and explains what's happening, and she says "you have to stop- you.are.not.going.to.make.it.here!!!!!!!"
THANKFULLY- and it could only have been God- a police officer merges onto the highway right in front of them.
Bro starts honking and waving and flashing to get his attention.
The policeman thinks he's got a nut on his hands, and they pull off.
When he approaches the window, Bro shouts "THE BABY IS COMING!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
To make a long story short (although, actually- it didn't take very long at all!), MY SISTER delivers HER BABY in the back seat of THEIR CAR by a POLICEMAN!!!!!
It only took about an hour from contractions to delivery!!!!
Can you believe that?!?!?!?!
They were in the newspaper this morning and the local news channel was coming this afternoon to do a story on them. They are celebrities!!!!!!
I'll post a pic of my baby niece when I have one.
Here's the brave couple:

Help.Wanted.

I think I might be able to say that I am willing to do just about ANYTHING if I could possibly get a housekeeper!!!
I would even be happy with once a month.
Just once a month, come clean all my floors.
You wouldn't have to touch my bathrooms, make my bed, pick up after us...
Just clean the floors. Vacuum and mop my floors and baseboards.
And only on the first floor, even!

I tried to talk George into getting us an illegal immigrant, but he felt uncomfortable with the word "illegal". I just figured I'd be helping some poor soul out with food and housing, and claim ignorance when the authorities came to get him/her. Oh, well. Guess I should just be happy I get to keep the cat.

Meanwhile...

I'm ready for my close-up...

I am slowly getting the hang of this new haircut... working with the products... it's still not as frizz-free as I'd prefer, but at least we're not quite as over-the-top curly (no poodlehead today!). I figured out this morning how to "tame" the curls so my hair lays closer to my head but still has some nice bends and spirals. The back is still tending toward frizz and not keeping it's shape very well- it's so hard to get product on evenly back there.

Sorry I keep forcing you to look me in the eyeballs.

Now, you're getting sleeeeepy, very sleeeepy......

Dear Mastercard,

This isn't easy, but I have something I need to talk to you about.
We have been having a lot of fun lately, you and me. Shopping- eating out- going to the salon and getting all kinds of fun things done together.... but you know what? It is really started to get out of hand, and I am beginning to feel very, very guilty about spending so much time with you. I am starting to sneak around and be secretive about what we've been up to. When the statement arrives, I even find myself tucking it into my pants and running upstairs before anyone else can see where you and I have been during the last month.
I just can't live like this anymore!!! (head in hands sobbing).
I need to take a break- some time away.
Just for a while. Just long enough to get things back under control and back into balance, or should I say- NO balance.
I am sorry. I truly, truly am. But...the more I think about this... you just might not care about ME as much as I might imagine. That APR IS a bit stiff- and you cut me no slack on it. I am beginning to get the feeling you don't really love me for me after all- you just love me for my money!!!
That's not much of a relationship, is it? In fact, that's pretty darn shallow now that I think about it.
Yeah, so, we're definitely on the quits for a while.
In fact, you may just become who I call on only when I am so desperate there is no place else to turn. I'm not sure you really deserve to be with me every single day of my life. I'm better than that!
How do you like them apples?!?!?

Does this make you feel scared....???

more...She's Got the Look

As I told you- I am totally loving this show!! We are down to SEVEN women competing for that top position of a contract with Wilhelima Models. http://www.tvland.com/originals/shesgotthelook/
I am still voting for the same woman- Bahia. I just love her look.
This Wednesday is the 4th episode- and another elimination!!!
We will see who gets removed by the judges!! I'm on pins and needles!!!


Anyway, here's a cocktail for your hair that is supposed to remove build-up and give you soft, shiny hair. All the contestants raved about it after doing this:


Shiny-Hair Screwdriver
Peel of 1 navel orange
chopped 1/2 avocado
tablespoon vodka
teaspoon avocado oil (found at health food stores)
Boil 1 cup water, add orange peel and steep 30 minutes.
Puree peel and water in a blender, then add avocado, vodka and oil and blend. Massage into clean, towel-dried hair, working from roots to tips to fully coat strands.
Cover with a shower cap 25 minutes; rinse, then lightly shampoo and condition.


I decided to do my own variation this afternoon since I didn't have all the ingredients. I pureed a whole avocado, some vodka, and some coconut oil in the blender and then worked the whole squishy, gooey mess into my hair. It's now wrapped inside a plastic grocery bag (those things are awesome for this kind of stuff- just tie the handles in front!) and a twirlie-towel. I'm letting it sit for about 30 minutes, and then I'm going to jump into the shower.
We shall see!! My hair is SO DRY- and it just seems to be so resistant to any methods I try of moisturizing it. I use Nexxus Therappe shampoo and Humectress conditioner. I don't get it!! I don't use heat, or irons... if anyone has any TRIED and TRUE ways to really moisturize dry hair, please share!!!

Whatdyathink??????

Poodle Head??

Before & After

This is my hair all-one-length before going to see Chuck (and before touching up my roots. ahem).

This is my hair after going to see Chuck (had to wash my face out a bit so my curls were more visible in the pic).

I am adjusting to this cut. I sort of am missing my all-one-length. I now have a LOT of curls coming up, and I miss the weight of them being pulled out.... my next app't isn't until August, so I am going to see how this grows out. I am also trying to get the hang of styling it so the curls look nice but I don't want to look like a poodle or anything.

Hair!!!!

Sunday Matinee

Today's Feature Film:
Red

starring Buckwheat

Disclaimer: some of the filmography is pretty shady- still getting the hang of my "new" feature! Hopefully you get the idea.

The proper care and feeding of animals, Part II

George knows!
He didn't kill me or the cat.
All's well with the world.

The proper care and feeding of animals

My blogging friend, Kathy, is in a huge conundrum about whether or not to foster a greyhound. A lot of factors to consider, for sure, but ultimately she has to follow her heart regardless of the opinions of others. You go, girl!

My conundrum is not quite as life-altering as bringing in a greyhound... but it has to do with a precocious little kitty that has chosen to frequent our yard, and sleep on our porch, and snuggle with us when we're sitting outside... you know, completely buttering us up for the grand finale- us "adopting" her.
















Just so you know... I have already fed her twice and put water out for her regularly and today I made a house for her to sleep in out of a box with a carpet remnant inside and a cut-out doorway, her name across the top, and some flowers drawn on...
(Shhhh! George doesn't know.)

Oh, and yeah- I named her Spanky.

What do you think?

I just met the Hair god...

...and I'll be worshipping at his altar every two months.
His name is Chuck (he owns Dylan Carter Salon in Cincinnati, OH), but we'll lovingly refer to him as Chuckie-baby, because he is AWESOME!!!!
He knew EXACTLY what to do with my hair, and gave me a really nice cut. My hair is still long, but he took some of the weight out in all the right places, so it lays better and curls nicer but doesn't look all stacked and layered. He told me he wants to earn my trust, and we'll just work together with my hair (he really likes it long, too) because he thinks I'm going to be GREAT advertisement!! love it!!
I took a bag with all my products in it for him to see what I've been using/trying and he told me what to keep (my Nexxus shampoo and conditioner) and then sent me to Aveda and told me to buy this one particular product (Confixor), and that's all I need!! I just pitched everything else.
Chuck did not once ask "how do you usually wear your hair?" or "how do you like your hair cut?" he just jumped in, started massaging and turning my hair upside down and examining it and looking at my face and body size and shape, and then told me what he thought we should do.
He also told me I was beautiful, not cute, even though I'm petite. So, yeah... I'll definitely be going back there.....
WOOHOOO!!! I feel like my hair has finally met its match in Cincinnati. It only took 14 years!!!!!
What a RELIEF. Now I can relax and focus on other things in my life!!!

p.s. if you live in Cincinnati and read this and go to him- be sure to tell him GINA sent you!!!! He is TOTALLY worth it!!!
p.s.s. I'll post a pic soon- I got home and scooped up my freshly coiffed hair into a ponytail and forgot to take a picture!!

I HATE chiggers.

I have chigger bites!!!!!!!!!
(Altogether now, to the tune of Yellow Polka-dot Bikini)
It seems those
itsy-bitsy
teeny-weeny
red and creepy little insects
have climbed up my legs as far north as they could!!
(heehee comic relief.)
They couldn't get past the underwear elastic, so they imbedded their creepy little mouthparts into my skin all around my underwear elastic and injected me with their creepy enzyme that actually dissolves my skin cells (EWWWW!!!!) so they can suck it up into their little tube-like mouths!!!! (EWWWW!!!!!)
And now I ITCH!!! And what a totally unladylike area to need to scratch!! Talk about MISERABLE!!!!

This thing looks like a Monster Freak Show!!!!!! EWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!!!

OPC's- 2nd in a Series

Today I'd like to introduce a little lady whom we will refer to as Hollywood Glamour Girl. Isn't she, though?? She is our only granddaughter. Yes, I am a grandma at 36. That is what I get for marrying a man twice my age. I am called Gigi by those who love me best. And believe you me- I LOVE being their Gigi!!

Anyway! Here's a story...

One day, while Hollywood Glamour Girl's momma was out, daddy was in charge. He was trying to find something- crayons or playdough or something, I don't remember... anyway, not important! So, he called Hollywood Glamour Girl's momma and this was the conversation:

"I am trying to find ______ and Hollywood Glamour Girl keeps telling me that you put them in the BUFFALO. I don't know what in the world she is talking about!! What in the world is the BUFFALO?!?!"

Well, it turns out that Hollywood Glamour Girl's momma has been stashing things that aren't being put away properly into their dining room BUFFET!!!

Snatchiness

Okay, what is it with women and their feline tendencies???
I had just gotten my nails done a couple months ago (the ones I just had removed. sob!). The next day I went to work. I had THREE different female customers get all "snatchy" on me!!! They would SNATCH their credit card out of my hand, or if I was handing them a pen, they would SNATCH it from me, or SNATCH their receipt.
What is that all about?!?!?! Because my nails looked GOOD?
REEEAAAALL good??!?!
Jealousy???
Bad manners????
What?!?!?!
This continues to bug me....
I would NEVER act like that.
No. I would NOT.

Go get your own nails done if you're just going to act all SNATCHY!!!! Let a girl be for crying out loud!!!
Jeez.

I think this is so weird...

...and I just don't know what to make of it!!

SCORE!!!

As you know, I work at an antique store part-time. On Friday, I was opening a case for a customer who wanted to see a pair of earrings. While she was looking at the earrings, I spotted an interesting-looking ring, and noticed that the price was only $5.00!!! So, I pulled it out and took it back to the counter with me. I realized it was sterling, and started to clean it up- which cleaned up beautifully. I kept looking at the stone, and was trying to determine if it was real or not. I had a suspicion of what it was, but decided to get the opinion of two other people who really know their jewelry. My suspicions were correct....
I had just bought a Black Star Sapphire ring set in a handcrafted sterling mount for only FIVE BUCKS!!!

This is why I love my husband...(and, I just discovered I can make MOVIES on my camera!!! I didn't know that!!!)

...He puts up with Me!!!

THANK YOU DEBBIE!!!

(I know you're reading this!! haha!)

Evolution of a Room Part III (or RED, Glorious RED!!)

First coat is ON!!!

I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Oh, I am about to swoon.

I'm off to kiss my walls some more....

We're Painting the Roses Red!

Well, it's the walls, actually. But I can't stop singing that song in my head, "We're painting the roses red, we're painting the roses red" from Disney's Alice In Wonderland.
Today is the day!! The big day!! Goodbye ugly gray primer- HELLLOOOO red!!!
I will post pics soon.
Meanwhile, I am SO SORE I can hardly move. I can hardly move my neck. I have to turn my entire body just to see if a car is in the lane I want to move into. Scary!!
Anyway, I'm sure you're all like, yeah, okay, who CARES about what color you're painting your walls, already!!! But, THIS IS MY LIFE, okay?!?! And I don't really have a whole lot else to talk about because it's BORING!!!!
Actually, it's not all that boring.
My nephew, the total CutiePie I blogged about a couple days ago? He's TWO today!!!! And my sister is ready to pop with a new baby sister for him. He has resorted to baby talk. I called them the other day, and I'm talking to my sister, and she asks him if he wants to talk to his Aunt Gina (his favorite aunt, by the way), and I hear this bright little "Yes!"
So he gets on. "Hewwo!"
"Hi, CutiePie!!! How are you???"
"meebeenaaggllebreddllen".
"Are you having a birthday soon??"
"utlepeggerbrelles"
"Are you excited about your birthday???"
"mmnneeeggglllleeweblegrenis"
Okay. So genius boy has regressed. We'll blame it on his sister.


















On another note...I have a technical question maybe someone can answer. How do you insert images into a blog post without the whole thing going screwy?!?! I want to put a picture exactly where I want it. But it insists on placing it in the top left hand corner, and then I have to MOVE it down to where I want it and then all my hard returns get all messed up.... AAAAHHHHHH!!! Any tips????

It's only fair, you know

Evolution of a Room Part II (or... and all I got was this stupid gray wall)

I painted the ENTIRE live-long day yesterday. Or should I say, PRIMED.
And all I have to show for it is this stupid gray wall.

UGH!!!!

I have really got to grow more patience with the process.





Meanwhile, my cat DID help me cover my sofa with the plastic tarp...

...but after that he just laid around on his lazy butt while I worked mine off!

O.P.C.'s (first in a series)

That is how I refer to Other People's Children.

I am not always a fan of OPC's (sorry) mainly because alot of times they are carrying germs they are too anxious to share, or displaying behaviors I just do NOT enjoy.
Most kids are pretty cute, though, and I do have tons of fun reading about OPC's on all my girlfriends' blogs- but often say small prayers of thanks that they are, in fact, OPC's.
Now that doesn't mean that I don't love- and I do mean L.O.V.E.- the kiddos in our family. They are my heart.
Since I don't have children at home of my own that I can talk about, I've decided to "borrow" a few I'm related to, and tell stories on them! I hope their moms don't mind- I didn't ask.

Let's start with one little guy that actually makes my heart HURT when I am away from him. I live too far away from him and don't get to see him near enough. I am, however, his favorite aunt.


Can you EVEN believe how cute he is?!?!?!
Okay- here's a story...
I'm visiting in March- we're on our way to eat out. CutiePie is in his carseat, and my sisters and I are getting him to say animal sounds.
Us: What does a cow say?
CutiePie: MOOOO!
Us: What does a dog say?
CutiePie: Woof! Woof!
Us: What does a cat say?
CutiePie: MEEEoooWWW
Us: What does a pig say?
CutiePie: ngh, ngh, ngh!

okay, you get the idea....


We then hit upon an animal the little guy doesn't know. My sister (his momma) says "he doesn't know that one very well yet."

Apparently, CutiePie is rather embarrassed by this disclosure and opts to quickly take the spotlight off himself...

"DADDY SNORES!!"

Not even 2 years old yet- and he already knows what to do in an awkward situation. That's my boy!

Evolution of a Room Part I

I have finally taken the BIG leap. I have bought the paint. And the primer (because the Home Depot guy said I MUST prime even though I would generally never prime).

I am painting my living room RED!! (Benjamin Moore Raspberry Truffle to be exact- only I bought the Home Depot brand of paint b/c they can mix it with their little computer thingie).

I am so excited- I have wanted to do this for years. But I haven't.

Not because I'm scared of color. Oh no! I embrace color.

I've just been too lazy. Because, you know- you have to actually PAINT.

Not that I don't love to paint. But I have done so much painting in this old house that the idea of putting another paintbrush to another wall makes me want to go on a very long vacation.

In an asylum.

But, I am going to do this!! Like I said- I bought the paint. And the primer. And I bought the GOOD stuff- not the cheapest like I usually do. Because, you know, it's RED.

So I am totally committed.

Mostly because you can't return mixed paint. It says it right there on the top of the can. NOT RETURNABLE.

Since I never seem to remember to take actual "before" shots, this is a before, but not before I moved everything out and started my favorite step- PREP.

Because as we alllll know- PreP is THE mosT imPorTanT ParT (quoting my husband with appropriate emphases).

Well, I don't care what he says, I hate prep.

BUT, I am doing it anyway.

Because I'm a PROFESSIONAL and I want to do this RIGHT.

And Because it's RED.

Meanwhile, the rest of my house looks like a flea market...

See anything you need? I'll make you a really good deal!

It's done...

-sigh-

My fake nails are gone.

My real nails are back- a softer, thinner, more damaged version.

They are hiding under a polish named 'I'm Not Really A Waitress'.

Well, I'm not.

(Later this same day)
Simply because you asked....

Debating

I am trying to decide if I want to embark on an Etsy venture. I used to do Pet Portraits (years ago), and I have been missing being physically creative with pencil/brush in hand. I spend a lot of time being creative on my computer (umm- too much time-"decorating" my blog, ETC.) and on my house, but it's been a really long time since I sat down and actually DREW something start to finish.

Who knows? It might even become a small cottage business for me if there is enough interest out there in the world.

Here are a few portraits I've done in the past:

Decisions...

• I have decided to have my acrylic nails removed. I love how they always look "done"- but am finding it VERY impractical this time of year since I love to play in the dirt. I go in tomorrow... BAAAHHHHH!!! it's ok. I can deal with this...
• I have decided to shave my legs vs. waxing them. The ingrowns were terrible. Nobody cares about this hygiene decision but I'm telling you anyway since it was such a huge decision for me. (Lacy- I plan to try your milk of magnesia suggestion for the irritation, btw).
• I have decided to celebrate my 40th birthday (in 3 years) I am going to have my legs lasered for hair removal and ugly spider veins (it was either that or a tattoo.. and since I hate needles...).
• I have decided to paint my livingroom RED. Scheduled for the 12th!!
• I have decided to try to get up earlier- even if just 15 minutes!! (I am SO not a morning person). You know- to allow extra time online in the morning so I'll stop being late for work and all... which leads me to....
• I have decided to TRY to limit my online time- but as you all know... it takes a while to do the 12 step program...it could be years. No, really.

She's Got The Look

I am loving this show!!! I'm not a huge fan of reality tv- but this is a good one.
http://www.tvland.com/originals/shesgotthelook/
I think this is the one I like just off the cuff- as I get to "know" the women better I may change my mind- but I think this woman has such an amazing, exotic look- she reminds me of Isabella Rossellini in a way.

Her name is Bahia.



***Okay- I just made a hair app't with a man (Chuck) who is supposed to be a "hair god" for people with curly hair (like me!!). I've not had a cut... well, I told you that already. My app't is on the 19th at 1:00.
I will let you know!!!!!

I scare myself...

...and I'm not referring to when I look in the mirror first thing in the morning!
Oh, no. I'm referring to something much more serious. Much more dangerous.
I can't remember to not forget!!!
You know those people who inadvertently burn down their own homes because they left the roast in the oven?
Okay. I am one of those people. Only it's not the roast. It's the eggs. Hardboiled. Or should I say- charbroiled.
I put some eggs in a pan of water, plop it on the burner, and turn the knob to "HI". Thinking, "I have a few minutes- I'll go see what's coming on tv I can DVR to watch tonight while we eat dinner." (because, you know, that's what we do). So I go into the living room, sit down, start scanning the channels.... Hmmm. That looks interesting. Click.
20 minutes later....
sniff-sniff-sniff.
What's that smell? Smoke? do I smell smoke?? Is something burning?!? What could be-
OH MY GOSH!!!!!!!!!! I forgot the EGGS!!!!!
I never knew eggs could look like that.

Now it does seem like there was something else I was going to tell you.... but I can't remember...

My cat...

My cat likes to read....
















...but reading always puts him to sleep.

Reasons Why I Love My Cat:

1.) He is so cute and soft!

2.) He always curls up on my lap when I watch t.v. and never complains that I hog the remote.

3.) He likes to drink my bathwater.

4.) He is thoughtful- he brings me special treats, like half-eaten mice and cockroach legs (which means he's controlling the population of said vermin!)

5.) He uses his litterbox without fail- unless my husband accidentally locks him in our bedroom while we're out of town for 4th of July weekend which means he has to resort to the floor vent instead, but never the carpet. good kitty!!

Another Reason I Love My Husband...

7.) He cleans my cat's litter box every morning, and feeds and waters him, too. (unless of course he accidentally locks him in our bedroom without food or water while we're out of town for 4th of July weekend... but these are reasons why I LOVE him- not why I want to beat him...)

Cruisin' on the River

We really enjoyed the Nat'l Cancer Survivor Riverboat Dinner Cruise we went on Sunday afternoon!
It was a gorgeous day for it.
Afterwards, we walked to the riverfront area in Northern KY called "Newport on the Levy". We decided spontaneously to go see Prince Caspian- I love the theatre there! It was so good- I am really enjoying these movies based on my beloved C.S. Lewis series!
After that, we went into Barnes & Noble, got Starbucks coffee and just browsed around.

It was such a fun, relaxing day together!

Reasons Why I Love My Husband:

1. He'll eat anything I make- and say thank you!
2. If I ask him to rub my feet, he always says "sure!"
3. He's as addicted to his computer as I am to mine.

4. He buys me Starbucks and never complains about the price.

5. He will watch any movie with me- even Legally Blonde!- and (usually) enjoy it.

6. He'll wear whatever I lay out for him.

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I need a new drug!

I finally manage to pull myself away from my computer and it's nearly noon! What have I been doing on here anyway?!?!

I go downstairs because I NEED to get some carrot juice made for George- he missed his breakfast serving, and I didn't want him to skip lunch's as well.... so I juice for today and tomorrow. I always have ALL this carrot pulp leftover... surely I can do SOMETHING with it!


I came up with the idea of VEGGIE BURGERS.






















But please, don't ask me how I made them. This is how it works with me. I get an idea- I look in the fridge/cupboards to see if I have enough somethings to come up with my idea. I do a little of this, a little of that... and if everybody likes it, they'd sure better enjoy it, because they'll never get the same thing twice!!!

So anyway- I'm making juice and making veggie burgers, and the whole time feeling antsy! Then I'm cleaning up...

old drug- you could run upstairs for just a minute and check your email...
me- No, I want to get this cleaned up first!
old drug- it will only take a few minutes... just to see if anyone has commented on your blog...
me- I am almost done. If I wash this last dish then I can go look online... just one more... I can do this... Oh shoot! I didn't see that bowl! okay.. just this last one...
old drug- I'm waiting... come look at me...
me- I really need to get the laundry started! the day's half over and I haven't even put in the first load!
old drug- it will only take a minute.... come on....
me- Ok- I'm just going to run this first load down! There!! I'M COMING!!!!

Can anybody else relate?!?! geeezz!!!

I am "stealing" this idea from one of my favorite bloggers, Kathy...

"Reasons Why I Love My Husband"

1. He'll eat anything I make- and say thank you!

2. If I ask him to rub my feet, he always says "sure!"

3. He's as addicted to his computer as I am to mine.

...to be continued...

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Just don't like it!

Well, I have decided that I'm really not crazy about Themed Posts (in spite of votes in favor!). It definitely helps me stay consistent- but I feel too "boxed in", and I do NOT like to be told what to do (even by myself!)... and that's what this feels like.
So, I am breaking free and going back to just posting about whatever comes to mind. I may still occasionally stick in a themed post on days I have no idea what else to talk about... I'll just keep you guessing, I guess!

Okay, so let me tell you about my hair....
Like I had said- I bought a couple products at Sally's (hair color for root touch-ups and a clear gloss glaze).
Saturday night I washed my hair, applied the color to the roots, and then applied the glaze all over. I used a plastic shopping bag to cover my head (these work great, by the way! just tie the handles in front of your head), and then wrapped a twirly-towel over the whole thing.
Then I realized that the clear gloss requires HEAT PROCESSING for 25 minutes!! Well, I sure as heck didn't want to hold a blow dryer to my head for 1/2 an hour... I used to have one of those old-fashioned table-top dryers but OF COURSE I gave it to Goodwill...... so.....

a heating pad???

p.s. my forehead is shiny from the Vaseline I spread all over my hairline to keep the color from staining my skin.

Simply Scrumptious Sunday!

Okay, Tuesday night at Girls' Night, my dear friend Sandy went ALL out and treated us to an incredibly gourmet dinner. The first course was a spring mix salad in a fabulous CHEESE BOWL she made herself!!
Here's how:


Ingredients
app. 1/3-1/2 cup parmesan and asiago cheeses/serving

Directions

1-Preheat oven to 350 - use middle rack.

2- On a cookie sheet, spread cheese in a circle and pat down flat

3- Bake for 5 - 10 minutes. Watch carefully after the 6 - 7 minute mark - you only want the bowls to bubble, melt and turn slightly golden colored.

4- Remove from oven - and carefully using a spatula, place the melted cheese over the bottom of a bowl- it conforms as it melts. Allow to cool and harden.

5- Serve your favorite salad in these delicious, edible bowls!


p.s. I was going to make these and take nice little pictures of each step... but that didn't happen!
So- here's a link to someone who DID: http://www.evanzstox.com/whatscooking/?p=5