Told Ya So....

Bike Stuff

2010-09-20T19:16:00.000-07:00

I bought a road bike in June and it could very well be one of the best investments I've ever made. Turns out my money is better spent on a bike than on say, chips and candy. Weird right?

So me and my bike..... we hang out. So far It's been to the Great Salt Lake, Logan, Idaho, up and down Wasatch Boulevard, all over the West Jordanish area and most recently up Emigration Canyon. I decided last minute (no really, it was the day before) to participate in the Utah AIDS Foundation Bike For Life 2010. I rode from Liberty Park, up 800 South aka HELL and then up Emigration Canyon, about 25 miles. It was a really fun ride. Turns out Drag Queens are real fun bike partners, plus they make it look good.

Exhibit A:
Feather Boas

And the view from the top wasn't half bad:

Love it.

I keep swearing off blogging....

2010-09-08T10:36:00.000-07:00

and then remember people need to be notified of things like this:

I could probably try a little harder

2009-05-04T10:50:00.000-07:00

I mean a blog a week wouldn't kill me. There's been a lot going on lately. Here is a quick run down.

I'm settling into 25 nicely. I mean, I guess I have come to terms with the fact that I'm half way to 50 and only 5 years away from 30. Ugh. It's tough getting older.

I went to Vegas with Katch and Jana. It was pretty much the best trip ever. We had a great time. Cris Angel freaked our minds with his Cirque show "Believe." I liked it because it was all about rabbits. The sad part is that the highlight of the show was when Cris Angel got cut in half with a chain saw. I'm not gonna sugar coat it. It was BAD. Apparently Perez Hilton, who was in the audience, had been Twittering the whole time about how awful the show was. Someone told Cris Angel who, at the end of the show, called out Perez and screamed "Perez Hilton is the biggest Douche Bag A-Hole in the WOOOOORRRRRRRRRRLLLLLLLLLLDDDDDDDDDDD!!!!!". Real classy Cris Angel. Shoooooot.

We also saw Elton John at Ceasar's Palace. BEST SHOW OF MY LIFE. He is so talented and really funny. He played all the hits and I loved his stage set up. He had a bunch of old Vegas neon signs and some really great blow up props. Just after the show started Katchie noticed a familiar face sitting a few rows behind us: Greg Brady. He caught her attention because he was air drumming to "Bennie and the Jets". Turns out we had better seats than Greg Brady. He was sitting three rows behind us. No one even recognized him. I felt really bad for him. I felt like I should have made some screaming girl frenzy to bolster his spirits, but in the end I decided not to. He made out with Marcia, he had his hay day.

The running is going well. My half marathon is in two weeks and I feel ready. I am up to 10 miles and feel like I can push it the last three. Now I just need to make sure I don't finish dead last. If it comes down to it, I'm not above tripping someone.

Thats all the hot goss for now. Here are some excellent photos from VEGAS:

Us at the hotel. Taking pictures of yourself is hard work. I needed a margarita.

Katchie and I working on our poses for the wax museum. Just trying to blend in.

Jana and I's favorite picture.

Sir Elton

After Sir Elton's show.

I took my camera to Vegas and this is the only picture I took with it. Nice work, huh ?

Leslie Hall, Gem Sweater Madness

2009-03-30T10:20:00.000-07:00

Saturday night some friends and I went to see Leslie and the Ly's. If you don't know who Leslie Hall is, you haven't lived! She is HILARIOUS. Shei s an internet celebrity. She collects gorgeous gem sweaters and preserves them in her mobile Gem Sweater Museum (I'm pretty sure it's a Winnebago.).

My good friend Jake made me a gem sweater to wear to the concert. Leslie LOVED IT!This isn't Leslie's first visit to the SLC. She came last march to promote her new album Cewebrity but I was really really sick and couldn't go. I wasn;t going to miss it this year.

What's new..........

2009-03-19T10:11:00.000-07:00

It's been a hot minute since my last post. Sorry I left all two of you with that depressing post. Here is a breakdown of what's new:

I met a real deal Leprechaun on St. Patty's day. He was much scarier in person, trust me.

I registered for the Ogden Half Marathon and I'm up to 7 miles!! Wooooo. So if I can just double that I can make it! Oh, and cut my time down otherwise I'm going to be setting records for longest time EVER. The run is May 16th, so I still have plenty of time to train. Now Stuart just wants me to get fitted for a bullet proof vest. Oh snap!

I'm going to Vegas with Jana, Katchie and Tiff next month. In preparation I thought I should get a tan. Turns out 15 minutes is WAY too long for my pale white skin to be tanning. Serious sun burn. Actually it should probably be called a tan burn, no sun was involved.

I think I am going to start volunteering at an animal rescue near our house. I think it will be a great alternative to owning another pet. I get to spend time with animals without getting super attached. Ok, let's be honest. I will probably get attached. However, the place I'm interested in is a farm rescue. They even have llamas! It's not like I could bring home a llama, I mean where would we put it. Maybe I could fashion some sort of llama paradise in the backyard........

Benjamin Bunny: A Very Special Rabbit

2009-03-01T09:26:00.000-08:00

We adopted Benny in January so that Booker would have a friend. He was such a sweet bunny. He loved to just sit and let you pet him all day. Veggies were his very favorite treat, so much that he snorted a little when he ate!

Last Sunday we noticed a lump on Benny's front leg. I took him to the vet Wednesday to have them check it out. The doctor took a biopsy and determined it was cancer. They said it could be removed through surgery. After some debate we decided to have go ahead with the surgery. Sadly, Benny passed away during the operation.

Benny was only with us for a short time, but we loved him very very much. I thought I would share some photos of him from the day he came to live with us. We will miss him, but we're grateful for the time we had with him.

Superwoman

2009-02-09T10:17:00.001-08:00

I love this song and I love this video. If I'm having a bad day or feeling a little down, this song really inspires me. It also reminds me of a lot of my friends and family who do great things for others each and every day. I thought I would share it with you !

Embedding courtesy of Dintillion

What's on the menu ?

2009-02-03T16:17:00.000-08:00

I have a strict blogging policy: Don't blog about work. I don;t wanna get Dooced. I am breaking it today to talk about something that has become a serious issue.

The Stinky Lunch Bandit.
You know who you are. You are the guy who makes some horrendous concoction in your home kitchen. Some secret family recipe with two whole onions, four cloves of garlic, tuna fish, curry powder, fish sauce, broccoli, and every other stinky food item you own. Then, because you love this home made delicacy SO MUCH, you pack it up in a tidy tupperware and bring it in to work. Then you do the unthinkable; You microwave it.

The once delicious flavor-fest from your kitchen has now turned into Stinkfest '09 on our break room. Please, I am begging, PLEASE stop. Just bring a turkey sandwich like everyone else. Hell, have tuna. I don't care. JUST DON'T MICROWAVE IT. I'm gonna forgive you this one last time. If you bring another lunch that's odor is reminiscant of a dead animal, I will find you.

I will track you down like a blood hound and spray a bottle of Fabreeze all over your stank-lunch. I mean, it's really only fair.

In lieu of this rash action, I found this helpful website. Personally, I like tips 3, 4, and 5.

Two can be just as bad as one...

2009-02-02T20:10:00.000-08:00

That phrase pretty much sums up our life right now. Two rabbits are twice as cute, but twice as much work. ESPECIALLY since they don't get along. Here is the deal: Benny is a sissy. I hate to say it but it's true. Booker is kicking his butt like it's her damn job. The saddest part of the situation is that Benny is letting her!

Every time I let Benny out he zips over to Booker's cage, sticks his face through the bars and Booker bites him. So basically I think he is a little slow. That, or he likes it rough. Poor guy. It's definitely a work in progress. Benny is getting neutered Thursday, so I doubt he will be getting any tougher. BUT, maybe Booker will start being a bit nicer to him.
A visual of what happens in our house:

I'm up to two miles! I was talking to my friend Anna Beth today who has run several marathons. She says once you get past the three mile mark it's cake. Soooooo tomorrow I'm going to go for the gold. THREE WHOLE MILES. I might die. Can one of you guys just drive along behind me and scoop me up off the pavement? Thanks.

My Two Favorite Things...

2009-01-29T11:47:00.000-08:00

Bathroom humor AND puns !!! I read this article in the Trib today and thought it was very clever.

Gunned Down in the Line of Doody

One more reason....

2009-01-27T09:56:00.000-08:00

I will never be this woman:

Today, before I left for work, I wanted to clean up a little bit in the bunnies room. They get a little bit messy with their newspaper, toys and hay. My mom lent us a Dyson vacuum that works really well to clean up bunny messes, but even James Dyson might tell you it isn't really meant to suck up 1/4 bale of hay every week.

Last weekend Stuart got me a small shop vac. It works better. You suck up the mess, then snap off the top and dump it in the garbage. So this morning I was cleaning up around Benny's cage when I set the hose down to move somethign out of the way.

The second I put it down I hear a big vacuum slurp and out of the corner of my eye catch a glimpse of my pink and black argyle sock wooshing into the vacuum hose. So, not only is the vacuum ruined, but now I have an incomplete pair of socks.

This is my life.

Keep on Run-ning!

2009-01-23T13:48:00.000-08:00

So, I have decided to attempt to run a half marathon. That's 13.1 miles people. 13.1 long, hard, aching miles. I just started training this week, and I can already tell I'm going to need YOU to help keep me motivated.

This week was 1 mile a day, five days. Next week? 1.5 miles a day, five days. So far, so good. This is just the tip of the ice berg. If I keep on schedule, which YOU all will definitely make sure I am, by March 1st I should be up to 6 miles. That's longer than my commute to work!

Currently I need some suggestions for my iPod play list. I got er on shuffle but it just isn't cutting it! So, let the flow of good tunes begin! I pretty much like all genres, however I'm not a huge country fan.

Lay it on me like a lead vest at the dentist............

Like a deep, deep breath of fresh air

2009-01-20T14:11:00.000-08:00

My favorite part of his speech today:
So let us mark this day with remembrance, of who we are and how far we have traveled. In the year of America's birth, in the coldest of months, a small band of patriots huddled by dying campfires on the shores of an icy river. The capital was abandoned. The enemy was advancing. The snow was stained with blood. At a moment when the outcome of our revolution was most in doubt, the father of our nation ordered these words be read to the people:

"Let it be told to the future world...that in the depth of winter, when nothing but hope and virtue could survive...that the city and the country, alarmed at one common danger, came forth to meet [it]."

America. In the face of our common dangers, in this winter of our hardship, let us remember these timeless words. With hope and virtue, let us brave once more the icy currents, and endure what storms may come. Let it be said by our children's children that when we were tested we refused to let this journey end, that we did not turn back nor did we falter; and with eyes fixed on the horizon and God's grace upon us, we carried forth that great gift of freedom and delivered it safely to future generations.

Together, we can!

Dinner: My Arch Nemesis

2009-01-11T11:56:00.000-08:00

Everyday. It taunts me. What is for dinner? What are you making for dinner? What do you have in the fridge? WHAT ! WHAT ! WHAT!

Let's just say at our house, it isn't new American cuisine. It's more like what can I make with 4 ingredients or less. We're talking spaghetti, tacos, salad, soup, and most frequently Subway. Those sandwich artists know me by name.

On Tuesday I had a plan. I was feeling gutsy. I pulled out the crock pot and stared it down. Oh, it knew what it was in for. I was gonna make bbq chicken sandwiches. I was gonna make some dinner, planning ahead even! Good by chicken, you will be simmering on low for 8 wondrous hours!

I put all the ingredients together and headed out the door. I felt good. I just freakin made some dinner people!! I knew when I got home it was going to be soooooo delicious.

Fast forward to 4:30 pm. I get this text "Hey babe. Thanks for making dinner, but you forgot to plug it in."

Needless to say we split a foot long turkey from Subway.

God.

Waiting for Santa

2008-12-11T08:14:00.000-08:00

Staple Free Stapler

2008-12-09T16:17:00.001-08:00

Yeah. That is what I said. Staple-free stapler. I just got one from ThinkGeek. I pretty much bought it because it's cute. I'm that girl at work with all the janky crap on her desk. I guess it is kind of the office version of that lady down the street with the lawn gnomes and pink plastic yard flamingos with the spinny wings. Yeah, that's my desk.

This is my Purple Puppy Stapler and his kitty friend.

It is basically magic. It cuts the paper and folds it around and then tucks it. Up to FIVE pages !!!! Here is a pictorial of what happens:

This will save my company dollars a year in staples.

Vote for No More Homeless Pets in Utah!

2008-12-08T09:35:00.000-08:00

Booker T. Wants you to dooooooooooooooooooooo it!

You can vote for any shelter, but No More Homeless Pets is a great one. They rescue and care for animals all over the state of Utah. $10,000 would help them continue to care for hundreds of dogs, cats, bunnies and other animals.

So VOTE ! If you don't Booker will get real, real pissed.

Not so great.....

2008-12-02T18:29:00.000-08:00

The pies, they didn't turn out so well. Katchie and I were chatting a little too much while making the pies and I got distracted. Turns out SUGAR is a pretty important ingredient in Apple Pies.

Thank God for frozen Sara Lee pies at Smith's at 11:30 at night.

Thanksgiving was delish. I think I could eat Turkey dinner once a week.

Booker Update:

That little fluffer face is fine and dandy. The drops worked great and her eye is all better. She has a super special Christmas outfit she can't wait to show you all. I will post some pictures soon!!

Thats about it people! Shooooooooot.

Pie! Pie! Pi- Pie!

2008-11-26T14:29:00.000-08:00

I'm getting together with Katchie tonight to make some Thanksgiving pies. I hope to end up with this:

or this:

But if, for some crazy reason, they don't turn out, I have a back up plan:

Booker and the Vet

2008-11-25T09:42:00.000-08:00

Sometimes she gets REAL PISSED.

Not a happy camper. Book's eye looked a little red and funny yesterday so I made a vet appointment. He seems to think that doesn't have an eye infection, but some sort of self inflicted trauma. Probably from hauling A around the dining room, slipping on the floor and slamming into the cabinets. A tornado.

She takes after me.

Well we got some drops. So hopefully she will be feeling better in 5 days or so. If not, back to the doc.

With My By Myself!

2008-11-10T08:24:00.000-08:00

You won't regret watching this SNL video. It reminds me of a neighbor we had in when we were little kids. Not because she had a forehead for days, but because every time we went over to her house she was watching Lawrence Welk.

President Obama, How Sweet it is !!!

2008-11-05T10:53:00.001-08:00

It's a great day to be an American! I couldn't be happier with the results of the election. Millions of Americans have rallied together for change,for hope for a better tommorow.I am elated. American's have finally put a great man in the White House.THAT is why I'm proud to be an American today.

Finally, a light at the end of the tunnel!

Get Free Stuff Just For Voting!!!

2008-11-03T08:11:00.000-08:00

"I want you to VOTE! And then go get some free stuff!"

If you need a little extra encouragement to make it to the polls tomorrow how about a freebie!

Starbucks will give you a free 12 ounce drip coffee on Tuesday November 4th if you let them know you voted.

More you say?

Krsipy Kreme is giving away a free star shaped donuts to anyone who comes in wearing their "I Voted" sticker!

People, that right there is breakfast.

I will be heading over to Ben and Jerry's on Tuesday from 5 to 8 pm to collect my free scoop of ice cream. Hey, I like treats ok.

So wear your "I Voted" sticker with pride! ( And get excited cause it doubles as a coupon!)

I couldn't possibly!!!

2008-10-28T07:48:00.000-07:00

My mother actually thinks I would let this happen?

DOUBTS IT!

Because I didn't have enough reasons....

2008-10-27T08:27:00.000-07:00

I was sent one more.

Barack Obama's Random Act of Kindness

Battling the Muffin Top.....

2008-10-24T15:10:00.000-07:00

Ugh. Here come the Holidays just waltzing in here with their candy, and their treats and their delicious wonderful food. Who the hell do they think they are !!!
I''m tryin not to gain eleventy billion pounds!

The other day I realized that I have been chowin down on the Halloween candy around the office and decided I needed to take immeadiate action. The plan: don;t eat candy at work. Seems simple enough. I made it through Tuesday without a single piece of candy. Then I realized how pathetic I was to be excited that I didn't eat candy for ONE WHOLE DAY! WOW ! Thats about as amazing as not getting arrested for ONE WHOLE DAY. Pretty ground breaking.

Shooooooooooot. So the current plan is to keep going to the gym and keep off the candy. Today was a bad day. I had 5 blue M&M's for before I even left the house. As I'm writing this I realized I just at a mini Butterfinger. Shut up. IT WAS MINI!!!!!!!

Rooty's Life in Pictures

2008-10-17T16:02:00.001-07:00

I got a fabulous new gift. His name is Rooty. He lives on my desk. Here is his life in photos. He is a foreigner. European. That is why he is naked.

His first day in the states.

Measuring up.....

The Rebellious phase

Being accepted as a part of "The Family". The Cubicle Mafia.

Sarah Pailin Tina Fey Side by Side

2008-10-03T15:07:00.000-07:00

You couldn't make this stuff up ! Thanks to Sarah Pailin, you don't have to. She did all the hard work.

(Skip to about :10 in to get to the good stuff!)

Oh shoot. You bet.

The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters

2008-10-01T08:02:00.000-07:00

We watched this movie last night and I loved it!

This documentary follows Steve Wiebe of Redmond Washington.After getting laid off he started playing Donkey Kong in his garage. After finding out that Billy Mitchell had held the all time top score in Donkey Kong since 1982 Steve decides he wants to beat it. He finds patterns in the game and practices. Billy Mitchell was an arrogant jerk who was like some lord of the nerds! Billy refuses to show up at any gaming competitions to compete against Steve. Weiner!

Twin Galaxies is the official association that reports arcade game high scores. They all bow down to Billy Mitchell and seem to try everything they can to protect his high score.

I won't ruin the ending for you, but check it out. It's great for nerds, geeks and everyone else!

Bun on the run

2008-09-29T08:25:00.000-07:00

Booker explored the back yard last night. Then she got our of her harness and I had to chase her around. She is a smart cookie (that's just something old people say).

Barack the Vote

2008-09-25T08:04:00.000-07:00

I got this email yesterday and really liked it. Don't get all bent out of shape if you are voting for McCain/Palin. I just think this makes some excellent points. It's a little pointed, I still think it makes a great statement.

If you grow up in Hawaii , raised by your grandparents, you're 'exotic, different.'
Grow up in Alaska eating mooseburgers: a quintessential American story.

If your name is Barack you're a radical, unpatriotic Muslim.
Name your kids Willow , Trig, and Track: you're a maverick.

Graduate from Harvard law School and you are unstable.
Attend 5 different small colleges before graduating: you're well grounded.

If you spend 3 years as a brilliant community organizer, become the first
black President of the Harvard Law Review, create a voter registration drive
that registers 150,000 new voters, spend 12 years as a Constitutional Law
professor, spend 8 years as a State Senator representing a district with
over 750,000 people, become chairman of the state Senate's Health and Human
Services committee, spend 4 ye ars in the United States Senate representing a
state of 13 million people while sponsoring 131 bills and serving on the
Foreign Affairs, Environment and Public Works and Veteran's Affairs
committees, you don't have any real leadership experience.
If your total resume is: local weather girl (sports caster), 4 years on
the city council and 6 years as the mayor of a town with fewer than 7,000
people, 20 months as the governor of a state with 650,000 people, then
you're qualified to become the country's second highest ranking executive.

If you have been married to the same woman for 19 years while raising 2
beautiful daughters, all within Protestant churches, you're not a real
Christian.
If you cheated on your first wife with a rich heiress, and left your
disfigured wife and married the heiress the next month, you're a Christian.

If you teach responsible, age appropriate sex education, including the
proper use of birth control, you are eroding the fiber of society.
If , while governor, you staunchly advocate abstinence only, with no other
option in sex education in your state's school system while your unwed teen
daughter ends up pregnant , you're very responsible.

If your wife is a Harvard graduate lawyer who gave up a position in a
prestigious law firm to work for the betterment of her inner city community,
then gave that up to raise a family, your family's values don't represent
America 's.
If your husband is nicknamed 'First Dude', with at least one DUI
conviction and no college education, who didn't register to vote until age
25 and once was a member of a group that advocated the secession of Alaska
from the USA , your family is extremely admirable.

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Booker's Halloween Costume.....

2008-09-22T10:35:00.001-07:00

Rah Rah Siss Boom Baaaahhhhh!!

They didn't have any pom poms but I think she pulls it off quite well.....

Negative, Negative, No! No! No!

2008-09-18T10:40:00.000-07:00

While I feel up to date on political issues in our state, in general I don't get too pissed about stuff. I realize that I live in a conservative state and therefore should expect a certain level of stupid conservative laws and policies. I am putting my foot down. I am drawing the line.

Thanks to a new law passed by the legislature as of October 1st no malt beverages will be sold in grocery stores. That means no Mike's Hard Lemonade,no Fuzzy Navels, no Boones Farm. The new law mandates that all malt beverages, or "Alcopops" as they refer to them, may only be sold in State Liquor Stores. Why must you rob the public of these delicious lady beverages, or "Bitch Beers" as I call them. If I want to drown my sorrows in a bottle of Boone's Farm Melon Ball on a Sunday afternoon I should have the right ! People, you can't plan depressive episodes, they just happen.

The reasoning for removal from grocery stores ??? Because these "Alcopops" are clearly marketed toward underage people and are there fore encouraging under age drinking. PEOPLE! PLEASE! The advertising restrictions are so tight that kids aren't even seeing them! If you are worried about your child drinking underage, or at all, it is the responsibility or parents to educate their kids on the dangers or binge drinking, drinking and driving etc. Have harsher repercussions for stores that sell to minors and for persons who purchase alcohol for minors. Don't take away my right to enjoy a fuzzy navel because it doesn't conform to your set of values.

Distributors for Anheuser-Busch and Diageo, the worlds largest breweries, say that they will no longer distribute their delicious products in Utah. The cost to adhere to the labeling laws required by the state of Utah for sale in the State Liquor Store is not worth it for them.

So there you go. I'm pissed. Real pissed. And I don't even really like these beverages. IT'S THE PRINCIPLE OF THE MATTER!

See the article in Salt Lake Tribune here.

the face of death

2008-09-11T14:45:00.000-07:00

looked like a weathered lizard.

The other day I got out of my car to pump some gas. As I swiped my card I notice the lady on the other side of the pump, also gassing up her card, was smoking a cigarette. I said " You really shouldn't be smoking while pumping gas." Just a tip.

She gives me the stink eye and says in her frog voice "What? You're one of those anti-smoking types eh?"

I replied "No. I'm more like one of those anti-exploding types."

The stink eye intensified. Then she tossed her cig butt into the trash can. don;t worry. She didn't put it out so I sure a trash can was blazing a little while later.

Overheard in West Jordan

2008-09-09T10:32:00.000-07:00

Returned Mish #1: Yeah, I was worried I might not get in...

Returned Mish #2: Dude, At SLCC (Salt Lake Community College) you pretty much have to be dead to not get in.....

I like to take breaks...

2008-08-28T14:24:00.000-07:00

and sometimes I don't feel like blogging. But lucky for you I went to Washington to my cousins wedding and there fore I shall post a picture or seven.

I would have to say it was probably the funnest (yeah, I made that a word ok) weddings I have ever been too. At the reception I was feeling like a loser because I was thinking "shouldn't my wedding have been the most fun for me ? you know because it was mine." Then I realized that at you own wedding you are running around like a nut job saying hello to your husbands parents neighbors grandson. So that isn't so much fun.

Relaxing, having drinks, chatting, riding a bike, dancing. Those things are fun. Those are the things I did as Dustin and Erica's wedding.

Bad Boys, Bad Boys, Whatchoo Gonna Dooo...

2008-08-19T07:51:00.000-07:00

I can't go anywhere without the man getting me down ! Sunday we went boating with some friends at Jordanelle. An hour into our wake boarding extravaganza the po po show up. We weren't doing anything wrong, I'm pretty sure they just wanted to check our sweet skills. And Nedley's sweet boat. So turns we didn't have enought life jackets, and the boat apparently was not registered. (Guess we were breakin the law. Well, I wasn;t breakin the law, but some one was) So they tell us we had better head back to the marina. Sweet. Let's do that. It's not like PArley's canyon was closed and we had to drive 70 miles out of the way and go through Provo. We'll just cruise on back then.
Well, turns out we just aimed for the dock and took turns wake boarding back. Good times.

The highlight of our day was the dead rat floating in the water.

Am I the only one who thinks......

2008-08-13T08:21:00.001-07:00

The Ice Cream Truck is creepy ? I don't just mean the one in my neighborhood. I mean Ice Cream Trucks in general. Maybe I'm just not used to them. You see, when I was growing up we didn't have an ice cream truck come to our neighborhood. We lived up this long steep hill and those little Ice Cream wagon couldn't even make it up there.

In our neighborhood now I see the Ice Cream Tuck everyday jingling around the neighborhood. Sorry, but It is just creepy ! With their creepy no window vans and their creepy stickers and their creepy music. FREAKS ME OUT!!!

Sorry for stereotyping but I'm just saying, they're are probably all wierdo's.

This definitely helps:

They're taking over my life......

2008-08-12T09:26:00.000-07:00

I can't stop watching. I love it.

Attention all gym patrons...

2008-08-07T07:56:00.000-07:00

Could I ask you to do me a solid? Stop farting while you're working out. I know I know, that is a lot to ask. I mean to ask you to control your flatulence whilst running full steam ahead? That is ridiculous, right ? Well if you could just do this one little thing for me, I would really appreciate it.

Thanks.

The gym has recently been bought out by a national franchise. It didnt make any difference to me because our memberships carried over to the new club. Well, today was a big day. We got brand-spankin-new cardio equipment. BOO YEAH!

This new equipment is FAN-CEEEE. Each machine has it's own individual television attached that you can control. SWEET. No more fighting people for to watch Saved By The Bell.

Today I noticed the downside to these new fancy contraptions. When the TV's are off they work as in-your-face mirrors. Listen, I feel bad enough that other people have to see me at the gym. (I can only imagine the faces I'm pulling when I'm trying to get my fatass to go another 5 minutes on the elliptical. That combined with the faces I;m probably making due to the stink bombs being blown at me.)The last think I want to look at for an hour is my red,puffy, sweat logged face.

One gentleman was making good use of the TV/mirrors. He was able to position his so he could check out the ladies stretching behind him. Yeah. I saw you. PERV!

Eat Your Heart Out Renonians

2008-08-04T15:32:00.000-07:00

I think this fox is a tourist:

These two on the other hand might just be locals:

Christian the Lion Video AKA God, I'm Still Embarassing

2008-07-30T07:47:00.000-07:00

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If you recall a few weeks ago I posted the video of Christian the Lion and told everyone how seeing that lion, who had been reintroduced to the wild, run to his care-takers and lick their faces like a little kitty cat made me cry. At work. At my desk.Whitney belting out "I Will Always Love You" didn't help the situation.

After seeing the video I tried to find out more about the video but didn't really come up with much. Well thanks to CuteOverload posting the video (thats where I saw it first) about a billion people have seen it.

Today while I was getting ready for work, eating my cereal in my pajamas. Just watching the Today show, what comes on ? The damn lion video. Cue tears ! Then of course they found Christian's care takers and interviewed them. They also made sure to show the video for the entire length of the interview. It played 4 times ! I was sobbing all over my Special K with berries.

So for any of you that are interested click here for an update on Christian and his people.

Watch this video is you want to cry into your own cereal:

It Ain't Easy

2008-07-29T14:15:00.000-07:00

being a house rabbit. Havin your mom petting your freakin head all the time telling you how cute you are. Gettin locked out of the closets and scolded for chewing up the carpet. Life's real real hard for a fuzzy bunny. Well, at least there's central air....

I'm so excited ! I'm so excited!

2008-07-25T09:41:00.000-07:00

Turns out that there isn't a whole lot on tv at 6:05 am. When I get to the gym I have a sure fire set up for entertainment. I strategically choose my elliptical machine based on tv availability. I need two. Sorry. I'm greedy.

I set one to the news and the other to TBS, yeah thats right, The Broadcasting Superstation. Why you ask ? Zach Morris, thats why. Yes my friends, Saved by The Bell is on from 6-7 am. It's fabulous. Not only am I entertained by the kids' whacky high school shenanigans, but you learn valuable life lessons. Like, weed isn't cool and apparently neither is pre-marital sex.

I also read today on D-Listed that Dustin Diamond AKA Publicity Whore Numero Uno AKA Screech is writing a tell all book titled "Behind the Bell". I will most definitely be purchasing this bestseller!

In the mean time, I can enjoy this:

John Mayer, You Rock My World

2008-07-22T13:07:00.000-07:00

I love you. Oh wait, did I just say that. I mean I love your music. John Mayer at Usana was awesome. He put on an amazing show! I love Continuum but I think my favorite song last night was his cover of Tom Petty's "Free Fallin'" It was great.

Not to mention that John Mayer is a comedian and he likes the F word. Could he be more perfect, doubts it.

We all had a great time.

I think Jake and I were yelling "More Mayer! More Mayer!"

Highlights:
We were far enough away that we didn't have to see John Mayer's face squishing out the lyrics. I've seen it before, it isn't a pretty sight. He would agree, he calls his face the "Note Squeezer."

Jake and I managed to sneak up the the front section for a few songs. After a million "Where are you guys??" texts we went back to the grass. It was sweet.

Hot dancing and Cody acting boopsy.

Even John Mayer fans sometimes have mullets. Lucky me.

Green socks are overrated! Oh wait, did he say clean socks ?

Lowlights:
Jake called some ladies "Robust" and got bitch slapped. I missed it. I always miss the good parts.

John Mayer hates fat chicks!! He only sells his shirts in medium. And since they are American Apparel, really that is a small. Guess I will be buying one online.

Walking home was a real bitch. I think we decided it was 2 miles, but felt like 99.

It could possibly have been the best $40 I have ever spent in my life.

Fiddling with Photoshop

2008-07-17T16:11:00.001-07:00

I've been gradually tinkering with Photoshop. Here a few pictures that I have edited. Let me know what you think.

Before/After
Booker T. Rabbit

The tiniest of tiny grasshoppers. He was hanging out on our porch.

Clouds at East Canyon

Now looking at them, I think the grasshopper got a bit neon. Let's just say he loved the early 90's and I sent him back there.

(Click on photos for full size images)

Search Surprises

2008-07-16T08:44:00.000-07:00

I love Etsy. If you want something quirky and original there is no better place to get it. Occasionally I'll just browse through the listings but most often I use the search tool.

Today I typed in "bunny" and this is one of the results.

Not what I expected. But made for a really great laugh. She has had 53 sales so she must have found her target audience!

Give Life ! Give Blood!

2008-07-14T16:05:00.000-07:00

I stumbled across Serenity's blog. She is a little girl who was recently diagnosed with Leukemia. Her mom and dad blog about their experiences. It is unreal the things that they are dealing with. I can't believe such a little person has to deal with such a terrible disease.They are such a brave family. They have create The Serenity Foundation to help their dughter and hopefully, other kids with cancer.

They are holding a blood drive July 30th from 3-8pm in Draper. ARUP Blood Services is hosting an on-site blood drive at:
Twelve Horses
13961 Minuteman Dr. Suite 125
Draper UT

I'm really going to try hard to go. The last time I gave blood was in High School. I figure I'm about due. According to ARUP only 4% of eligible donors actually give blood. That means there is 96% of the population who could donate but don't.

If you are unable to go to this blood drive visit The Salt Lake Chapter of the American Red Cross. You can donate through them anytime.

Brave the needle ! Give Blood! Give Life!!

Fa-resh!

2008-07-11T07:54:00.000-07:00

Last night I went the the first concert of the 2008 Twilight Concert Series at Gallivan Center. We saw The Roots. They had some funky fresh beats mang. It was fun.

The people at Gallivan? Opposite of Fresh.

Minus the beer line. It seems at our door events we are forever in the damn beer line! they need more beer options! And the Wine line should be seperate! I'm just saying. It takes FOR-EV-ER!

I ran in to an old friend. It was really really great to see her. It reminded me that while other friendships seems to be on hiatus, there are new people to meet and old friends to find.

I'm excited to see Nada Surf in August. They do a cover of "If You Leave" it is super excellent. I love covers.

I'm going to Lagoon Saturday. God help me!

Weekend Re-cap and misceallaneous babbling.....

2008-07-09T08:44:00.001-07:00

-The 4th was lots of fun. We went to a BBQ at our friends house. I made friends with a baby. She is 6 weeks old. We had a good time, I was dishing the hot goss to her about all the people in attendance. I'm sure we will be life long friends. She also like Stu.

-Saturday and Sunday we went to the cabby. It was fun. We brought Booker. She loved being outside. Stu's little cousins wanted to hold her, feed her, pet her, walk her, etc. They were over about every 10 minutes to see how she was doing.

-I want a fancy camera. Real professional like. I've got my heart set on the Nikon D80 SLR digital camera. Now could someone just give me say $900? Anyone ? No. Ok. Guess I'll start saving up.

- I've been going to the gym every morning at 6. Turns out even when you do 500 calories of cardio eating an ice cream sandwich for lunch really negates any benefits of said exercise. So I feel like I'm punishing myself.

-I'm 100 percent sure I worked at least half the day yesterday with a hole in the ass of my pants. Classy.

Well thats pretty much it. Tonight we are going to a Bee's game with T'ann and Tyler. There are usually some colorful people in attendance. I'm sure I'll have a full report.

God, I'm embarassing.....

2008-07-02T08:36:00.000-07:00

I saw this video today on CuteOverload and I cried. At my desk.
Yeah, I'm embarrassing.

I'm not sure if it was the loving lion that got me or their hot hot feathered hair-do's.

Sing it Whitney. Sing it.

Protecting and Serving

2008-06-27T08:26:00.000-07:00

Last night when Stu got home he found this note on our banister:

(You're neighbor called because your garage door was open, she thought someone may have broken into your house. We made entry and did not see anything out of place. Any questions you can call me. Deputy Prettyman S.L. Co. S.O.)

I can just see them now, cruising through our house in stealth mode, guns drawn. I hope they loved my sweaty bra I wore to the gym yesterday morning just laying on the floor for all to see. Stuart was less than thrilled. Now we have to start locking the garage door into the house.

That's service and protection at it's best. I'm not sure which neighbor called but I am glad that they are looking out for us.

And in case you were wondering, they really do search behind the shower curtain. And in EVERY closet. Creeeeeeeeeeppppppyyyyy.

29 and Feelin' Fine

2008-06-25T09:18:00.000-07:00

Yesterday Stuart turned the big two niner. He wasn't too depressed. I took him and 6 of our friends to the Bee's game. We had a great time. He got lots of great gifts too. Some friends gave him a few boxes of golf balls and tees which he loved. He also got a boob beer bong. Who doesn't need one of those !!!

The game was lots of fun and went into 3 extra innings. Next year for the big 3-0 I'm thinking we should go to Vegas.

Take home the gold...

2008-06-24T14:21:00.000-07:00

With your mad cheering skills. Beijing is leaving no loose ends when it comes to the Olympics. They have created an official cheer for the 2008 Summer Games. Apparently they dont want any unruly cheer-bots out there going bonkers. According to the BBC "A committee official said the simple chants and gestures were designed to help spectators cheer for their favourite athletes in a smooth, civilized manner."

It goes as follows (everyone together now!)

1.Clap two times while chanting "Olympics!"
2. Hands in fists with thumbs up, arms extended upward while chanting "Let's Go!"
3. Clap two times while chanting "China"
4. Raise hands up and punch the air while chanting "Let's Go!"

Anyone seen deviating from this cheer will be banned from the country. Ok not really. But I know what you're thinking "what if I wanna say "USA" in place of China? What are they going to do ??" Good news. The phrase "China" can be replaced with your own personal expression, say "Go Phelps!" or "Stick IT!".

I will personally be cheering "We're from America couldn;t be prouder! Stand up and Shout! And Shout a little LOUDER!!!" ( this will take place in our living room starting 8-8-08)

Exploring the Wild

2008-06-23T13:43:00.000-07:00

Booker T. had her first out door excursion. Being an inside bunn she wasn't so sure about the great outdoors. But after a while she got excited. Please take notice of her diva leash. Those zebra stripes look great on her.
Here are some photos from her big day out:

Hey Aunt Katchie check out my sweet mullet. I've been jammin to Guns N' Roses all day so it is extra fluffy.

Look at these teeth. I will use them if I have to. I'm just sayin', stay back mmmkay.

I like dee green grass mmmkay.

What are you looking at?

Heavenly.

2008-06-20T10:16:00.000-07:00

Yesterday was such a long long day. Thank god for this:

I wish I had this......

2008-06-18T12:54:00.000-07:00

If I had one I would die ! Die die!!! I love them. I want 100 of them!
These decoupage plates by John Derian are absolutely fabulous.

Sepia Rabbit $48

Swift Swallow $48

Nest $48

Thanks to my current favorite read Pioneer Woman for bringing these to my attention. They will be mine. Oh yes. They will be mine.

Ma Ma Ma Meeeee so Tired!

2008-06-18T10:59:00.000-07:00

Honestly I am still exhausted from the Vegas trip. It was so much fun, but when you only sleep 6 hours in 2 days you pay for it later. I have a really awesome cold. Apparently being sick is really populer right now. As long as I dont have a repeat of the fainting strep throatasaurs flu I should be fine. I'm only getting one shot in my butt per year.

This photo pretty much sums up our Vegas trip:

This one may help clarify some details also:

Needless to say we had a real real good time.

I decided I;m going to sell some stuff on Ebay. Everybody is doing it. So I guess I should too. Could you let me know when it's time to jump off the bridge. I'm selling my all time favorite boots that I have only worn once. How can that be! you ask ? Well I bought them right before I found out about my foot problem. So I can't really wear them. Believe me. I tried to wear them. I tried to tough it out but it was putting so much pressure on my 5th metatarsal that I couldn't even stand. Sad sad sad. I'm also selling these pants because they are Juicy and I thought that someone would buy. I'll let you know how it goes.

Yeah. That just happened. That is how you dance to "Eye of the Tiger"

Viva Las Vegas

2008-06-12T10:26:00.000-07:00

We are going to Vegas tommorow. I'm having a cow. I literally look like this:

This is who I am going to Vegas with:

We are staying at The Platinum Hotel.
This is where you can find me all day Saturday:

Take out your jelousies by click click clicking!

2008-06-12T08:38:00.000-07:00

I'm going to VEGAS this weekend. Sorry you can't all go with me. Instead of being stuck at home hating your life (because it's not mine) put your pent up rage to good use. Save and animal one click at a time! By clicking on this link:

The Animal Rescue

EVERY click is a donation to an animal rescue. It's that east to help save an animal.

DO IT DO IT DO IT!!!!!!!

Pweeeeeees?

Ready Boots?

2008-06-10T13:50:00.001-07:00

She doesn't like mud! Give her a break!

This little piggy hates mud. Really hates it. Her owners put their mini Wellie pencil holders to good use. Honestly. Could that be any cuter?? Doubts it.

See Cinderella on CNN Video (Yeah, thats right. Her name is Cinderella)

Sometimes I get real pissed....

2008-06-03T09:49:00.000-07:00

Seriously. I do. I feel like it is really my own fault. Katchie could probably agree with me on this, but I get so angry when I read KSL Classifieds or Craigslist posting for pets. Does no one think ahead or do research before purchasing/adopting a pet ?

I'm just so irritated by people who get a pet and then 3 months later are getting rid of it because "I'm moving and I can't take my pet" or "We don't give he/she the attention they deserve." Seriously. That is totally irresponsible! If you are not in a stable place in your life you should not have a pet. If you can't give that pet the love and attention it deserves you should not have a pet.

If you want to be a responsible pet owner do your research prior to purchasing. Know what your animal needs to live a healthy happy life. Think about what your future plans entail before adopting a pet.

I just had to get that out there. Mostly because when I see those cute little cuddle faces on those posting I just want to adopt them all.

Sorry about the ranting and raving, I was just fed up. (I've also been watching a lot of Animal Police on Animal Planet.) Sometimes I get real pissed.

Save a life. Adopt a pet!
Here are a list of local adoption agencies/rescues that have animals who need homes:
Best Friends
Utah Human Society
CAWS
Ching Farm Rescue and Sanctuary
Pet Samaritan Fund
Utah Rabbit Rescue
Click here for a complete listing of Animal Rescues in Utah.

As for me, I will try to refrain from checking those postings until we are able to have another pet. Sorry for bitchin'

And we're back!!

2008-06-02T10:49:00.000-07:00

We went to Tuscon for the weekend. Stu had to go for business and so, being married people and all, I met him there on Friday. Turns out it is a desert. Not one of these half-assed "Utah is a desert" but a full on sweat your ass off on a daily basis, no water, no trees, no grass, our front yard is rocks kind of deserts. It was serious.

We stayed at Loews Ventana Canyon Resort. GORGEOUS! Loved the room, the giant bath tub and the balcony. I wish I would have thought ahaed and brought some bubble bath. The tub was HUGE! Thanks to Walgreen's I settled for some Mr. Bubble.

We had a great time. Here are some photos:

Ripply Cactus, Believe it or Not!

Owns it.

Shades

Apprently.....

2008-05-21T12:12:00.000-07:00

Some people like this sort of thing ?

Carrie and Big, A Theory.

2008-05-15T09:11:00.000-07:00

Over lunch the other day my boss and I got to chatting about Sex and The City the movie. She brought up an interesting theory: Mr. Big dies. At first I was aghast! They wouldn't!!! Would they ? They might. After further discussion I find that this is quite a plausible theory. The trailer makes its seem as though Big left her at the alter. But why then would she drop her phone ? (speaking of phones, if they are so fancy NYC why is she on a Motorola Razr ??). There's so much drama! Smith and Samantha, Miranda and Steve (did he cheat ? How could he! After she moved to Brooklyn for him. BROOKLYN!)And Charlotte is having a baby. Nothing bad better happen to the baby. The woman has waited this long, give the damn baby !!!! I can't even wait!

One thing I do know: This is a calamity.

Source: NJ.com/ The Star Ledger

Yeah. That just happened.

2008-05-13T14:23:00.000-07:00

This shit is real !

The 7.5-foot slippers are each powered with a 36-volt system that uses six YellowTop 12-volt optimas. The two front wheels are driven by a 7-inch brushed DC motor from Advanced DC motors. There is a welded steel and plywood frame, covered with pink flokapi rugs that were sourced from Hollywood Love Rugs. Let's hope they weren't second-hand, eh? There is a caster wheel at the back for steering (apparently only fork-lift trucks use this system) and the driver sits on a tractor seat. Top speed is 15 mph.

Source: Gizmodo

Who wants a Segway when you can have a fuzzy bunny slipper. I can feel the wind in my hair already.

Vitamins make me yack.

2008-05-13T09:46:00.001-07:00

Literally. One morning on the way to work I had to pull over on the 215 and yack up my delicious egg sandwich. That said, I now take liquid vitamins. So when I found out about Activate Drinks I was pretty stoked. Turns out vitamins can deteriorate while sitting in water so drinks like VitaminWater aren't that great. not to mention a boat load of sugar and calories.

Activate Drinks have a little chamber under the cap that hold the vitamin powder. When the cap is turn the pouch is broken and the vitamins are realeased intot he water. All you do is shake and drink.

Here's how it works:

Currently only available in Southern California, I'm sure they'll reach UTah by 2022. I'll keep my eye out for them when we got to Vegas next month.

Honestly. Who couldn't love this face ?

2008-05-13T09:24:00.000-07:00

So Profesh!

2008-05-07T10:21:00.000-07:00

A few weeks ago we were shooting some stuff for commercials and web content. During a break I tested my skills at the news desk.

Eat your heart out Regis and Kelly !!!!

Les-Beans and Drag Queens

2008-05-07T08:02:00.000-07:00

Last weekend I attended a fund raiser for my friend's softball team. And where better to hold an adult women's softball fund raiser than.....the local lesbian watering hole!!! Hello Paper Moon! Good times. I was excited to go because last year there were several fights over different lovas. This year was great. There was a super fun drag show. I love lip synching.

I have found out two things. 1) Drag queens really like slow songs. 2) Non-drag kings love country songs.

I won a bog of Starbucks coffee beans in the raffle. I dubbed them Lesbeans. I'm sure they are delish.

And, of course, I made a friend:

That my friends is Bud Light, done right.

6 Funky Fresh Facts

2008-04-29T12:03:00.000-07:00

T'Ann aka T'apple tagged me to do this so I guess I will. But this is the only one that I am doing.So don't start sending me 37 of these !

1. I hate HATE baby corn. I will not eat it. It is unnatural and freaky.

2.I have never been to the hospital, except to visit others. Which if you know me at all is a pretty big deal considering how accident prone I am.

3. Continuing with the food idea, pretty much the only things I refuse to eat are lamb and veal. They are just too cute to be eaten. I will devour an ugly chicken any day of the week but I'm pretty sure the world needs more lambs.

4. The longest my toenails have gone unpainted is 4 days. Feet are too ugly not to have some polish on those vehicles.

5. I love Lawn Gnomes. They are magical! I have one at home for good luck and another on my desk. Don't cross a gnome. They will mess you up. No joking.

6.This one time I was on the radio. It was pretty sweet. I'd probably do it again. Kerry. Bill and Gina were probably three of the most interesting people you will ever meet. And they are way nicer in person. Especially if they like you.

Booker T, pictures of a bunn

2008-04-28T08:43:00.000-07:00

Booker is cute. Here is proof:

Ikea Ideas...

2008-04-28T08:17:00.000-07:00

We finally feel like our bedroom is finished! WE painted it a few weeks ago, and after serious deliberation we purchased a bedroom set from Ikea. Its the famous MALM. I think Malm translates as "Decorate your bedroom for $500 or less." Some reviews say that Ikea stuff is not very sturdy, I figure if it breaks in 5 years we will just buy another one. What the hell. I would rather have something I like now and won't feel guilty getting rid of when we want to change.
Our room consists of the following Ikeaness:

Bed:

Side Tables:

Dresser:

Lamps:

Art:

We also added some simple hardware to the drawer fronts to give it a different look. Stuart was nice enought o put everything together. We don't assemble furniture together. Once we tried to build a desk, we almost broke up. Never again.

Here are some pictures I took, so you get the full effect. Turns out Im not a professional photographer. Deal with it.

Assy...

2008-04-24T12:35:00.000-07:00

That pretty much sums up my day. The snow is ruining my life. Thank God for Starbucks.

Party at the Huka

2008-04-23T13:20:00.000-07:00

Saturday night was a smokin good time at the Huka! (shut up, that is funny!) Tiffany, Britta and I are lucky enough to have birthdays within the same week. Blessed are we! Ha ha. Our friend Aimee was nice enough to reserve us the Zen Bar at the Huka. Good times, Good times.

Since I'm so professional at parties I totally forget to bring my camera. Here are a few photo highlights from the evening.

Happy Birthday to us!

Tiffany and Aimee

I can't beeeee leeeeeve she is drinking through a straw !!!!!

Friday night was also fun. Jake, Scott, Brett, Toma nd I went to Aristo's for dinner. Probably one of the best meals I have ever had. The food was amazing!!!! I highly recommend the Chicken ala Aristo. It is flash fried and stuffed with feta cheese and spinach over a bed of lemon rice. The Greek coffee was also delicious. If you go with Jake he can tell your fortune in the grounds at the bottom. What the hell ever. He just makes it up!

After dinner we went to Brett's to hang out for a while. Soon after arriving a strange mix of people began showing up. My personal favorite was Larry. What a gem. He looked like he hadn't showered in a week and I'm 100 percent sure we was on major drugs. But entertaining none the less. The highlight of the evening was when PReston pants Larry. Thats what you get for wearing basketball shorts to a party.

Good times! Thanks to everyone for a great birthday.

A Cheap Date Never Tasted Sooooo Good...

2008-04-21T12:54:00.000-07:00

A woman wrote a cookbook based solely on ingredients that can be purchased at the dollar store. Oh my god. At first I was disguisted, Im not gonna lie. I think it has been at least a year since I have visited the local Dollar Tree. And I have never been brave enough to venture down the "food" aisle.

The 99 Cent Only Store Cookbook

Skeptical I checked out her website. Everyone from NPR to the LA Times loves her book. The recipes are even normal. One could even go so far as to say delicious! While we aren't lucky enough to have any 99 cent only stores in Utah, but they are all over Nevada, California and Texas. Apparently this Mecca savings even have a dairy and deli section. We're talking refrigerated perishables. Oh my hell. I think that is what would scare me the most. All I could think is "What the hell is wrong with this that makes it LESS than a dollar." One feature that I do like....THEY HAVE A WINE SECTION! I'd buy a bottle of wine for a dollar! Hell to the yes!

She even has a blog to keep you updated on the latest deals and finds. Not to mention fresh recipes.

If any of you are brave enough to give it a try here are a few recipes that she recommends:

Chicken Pot Pie

4 Individual Pies, Cost: About $9.99

Ingredients:

2 Tablespoons Danish Creamery butter + some to grease ramekins

4 cans Picket Fence Poultry Farms chunked chicken, drained

1 teaspoon Santa Paula ground thyme

1 can Del Monte mixed vegetables drained, reserve the liquid

1 can Del Monte Whole Leaf spinach, drained

1-2 tablespoons fresh ground McCormick pepper to taste

1/8 cup Santa Paula diced dried onions soaked in the reserved mixed vegetable liquid + 3 Tablespoons Foggy Bay white wine

1 12 ounce bottle Franco-American Slow Roast chicken gravy

1 container of 10 count Pillsbury Golden Flaky biscuits

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Grease 4-(4 ½" diameter x 2 tall") ramekins

Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large fry pan.

Add reconstituted onions, thyme and pepper and sauté for 1 minute.

Add chicken and sauté for 1-2 minutes.

Add mixed vegetables and spinach and incorporate thoroughly.

Add gravy and mix to heat through.

Remove from heat.

On a well floured surface (Romina all purpose flour) roll out each biscuit to bigger than the size of the ramekin. Line each ramekin with a biscuit using an extra half of a biscuit to line the sides to the top.

Place in heated oven and par-bake for 3-4 minutes.

Open oven door and carefully fill each ramekin to the top with the filling.

Cook another 4-5 minutes.

Open oven again and place the remaining rolled biscuits atop each pie. (1 each)

Cook until tops are golden brown.

Remove from oven and let cool about 5 minutes before eating.

Green Chile and Cheddar Scalloped Potatoes

4 servings, Cost: About $1.99

Ingredients:

1 box Alpine Foods Cheddar Cheese Au Gratin Potatoes (other flavors will work)

2 tablespoons Danish Creamery butter

2 / 3 cup Dairy Ranch Fresh milk

1 cup Ortega diced green chilies

Instructions:

In a large saucepan, heat 2 cups hot water, milk, butter and sauce mix.

Stir well to combine.

Add potatoes and chilies and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer covered for 7 minutes stirring occasionally.

Remove cover and cook another 7-9 minutes. Sauce will thicken during this last cook time. Continue to stir to avoid mixture from sticking to the bottom of pan.

Remove from heat and serve.

Apple Pie

Servings:6-8 Cost: About $3.99

Ingredients:

1 package (2 crusts) Roundy's Pie Crusts

2-20 ounce cans Polar Fuji apples, drained

¼ cup Romina all purpose flour

¼ cup C&H white sugar

½ teaspoon Santa Paula cinnamon

1/8 teaspoon Santa Paula ground ginger

Dash Encore Premium ground clove

Dash McCormick salt

2 Tablespoons Danish Creamery butter.

Instructions:

Pre-heat oven to 425 degrees.

Place one of the frozen crusts upside down on a piece of parchment paper. As it thaws it will pull away from the pan and lie flat. This is your top crust.

While both crusts are thawing (about 20 minutes), mix flour, sugar, cinnamon, ginger, clove, and salt in a large mixing bowl.

Add apples and stir to coat evenly.

Pour apples into pie crust and place flattened crust on top.

Seal edges firmly with the tines of a fork and cut 4 slits in the top of the pie to allow steam to escape.

Wrap tin foil around the outer edge of pie. (This will help avoid outer crust from burning.

Place on a baking sheet and cook about 30 minutes.

Remove tinfoil and continue to cook until crust is golden and juices are bubbling. About 15-20 minutes

ENJOY IT!!!!!

I rule at sofball

2008-04-16T09:13:00.000-07:00

Not really, but we did win our game.I'm not like a super kick ass manly softball player like those chicks on TV. I mean I have a pink glove, I am a lady! But I did get a little dirty and even have a bruise. I slid to second base. Well I thought I slid, Stuart described it more of a body slam. But I'm sure it was pretty professional. We kicked ass. We won 16 to 6. I think it would have been 16 to 0 but we got a little lazy in the last inning.

I'm addicted to Jelly Bellys.

2008-04-16T08:31:00.000-07:00

Too bad I'm not addicted to something healthy, like working out or vegetables. Turns out those things aren't sugary and delicious. Hmm, what can you do. A rep brought me a can of Jelly Belly's a week or so ago. Since then I have been downing those beans like Courtney Love downs Adderall. I can't help it. They are so delicious.

My personal favorites are Peach, Juicy Pear, Red Apple and Grapefruit. I hate Sizzling Cinnamon, Licorice and Bubble Gum. GROSS.

At 4 calories per bean, I think I have devoured about 440 calories worth or beans in about 36 hours. Thats healthy.

Blog Throwback

2008-04-14T15:19:00.000-07:00

So I was reading the comments my sister left on my last post and say out of the corner of my eye the word "farts" in the tags on my blog. Of course I was like "What! Why was I blogging about that" well after reading the post and laughing my ass off I thought I would repost it for good times sakes (that is improper grammar but I don't give a damn). I forget how funny college was.

Monday, December 4, 2006
The Roof The Roof The Roof is on Fire!

That right ya'll. I am burning through my homework faster that a skank at a fraternity party. Well not really. I kind of just told a lie. I wrote a 10 page paper and created a sweet presentation on the power point though. I still have lots to do. The Marriot Library gets creepsies at night. Wierdos be hanging out hurr. This one girl behind me apparently thinks that he constant farting is not a disturbance. Well I am here to tell you that it is. Thankfully she is packing up her pencil pouch and hopefully getting her stank ass the hell out of here.
Things that bothered me today: chubbs at the gym wearing only sports bras and no shirts, creeps at the gym walking past my head with thier short shorts all up in my grill when I am lifting weights, chatter box coffee makers at the library store... I just wanted this turkey sandwich can you converse with you beard later sir because it is obvious to me that you don't want to have sex with the womens, the guy in front of me who keeps clicking his freaking pen, and parking in pay parking because I am lazy and too tired to walk. The last one isn't my fault it is 23 degrees outside and that is far to cold to be trapsing around campus for free parking. I could get hypothermia and die.

24 never felt so old!

2008-04-14T09:58:00.000-07:00

Ha ha . For some reason this year feels extra extra old. 24! Gheese. Then 25 ! My twenties are almost half over. My friends at work eased the pain with under the sea decorations. They are pretty professional.

LEts talk about the cake! My friend Ashley made me THE MOST ADORABLE cake I have ever gotten. Seriously. I love it. It totally tops the Barbie cake I got when I was 7. You know when your mom jams a barbies legs in the cake and then decorates the bottom to look like a ball gown. That was pretty sweet. This was even cooler!!

Stuart got me this adorable Colebrianza bag from Aldo. I love it. ( I would have posted a picture but the only one I could find was in adobe flash and I am not that professional at blogging. Can it!)

We went to Acme Burger Company on Friday with our friends Cham and Stefan. It was quite excellent. I'm not really a fan of red meat, but I really like the burgers. Its my kind of place. All the meat is organic and all the buns are freshly made at the restaurant. They have excellent margaritas. Cham and I both had two. Yum. Then we went back to thier house and hung out. Stefans suicidal fish jumped out of the tank,soared through the air and landed on the hardwood floor. Exciting!

Saturday we went shopping and then I went to some killer gay parties with my friends. I have decided that at said parties everyone likes to come up to you and yell in your face "Who are you?!" then depending on your answer they either love you or hate you. I mostly got loves. They like blonde's, so I fit right in. I took it upon my self to recruit people to drink in the tent that was setup in the back yard. It was marginally successful, but 100% fun.

Sunday Stuart helped me with my softball skills. According to him I dont suck as bad as he thought I would. I think that is a compliment. ha ha. Our first game is tonight so I will let you know how it goes!

Break My Heart !

2008-04-09T21:24:00.000-07:00

That American Idol really knows where to hit ya. They got my money. How could I not donate! All those little kids! Even Simon was nice. I really feel like they are doing great things. So I was glad to give.

I think what really gets me is the fact that it costs so little to change lives and yet people are still suffering. But Brad Pitt was like "gimme some of your money" and I was like "Do you take Amex?" Turns out they do. Turns out Brad is hot. What can you do.

Give generously! Idol Gives Back

Sad Bunny!

2008-04-08T14:10:00.000-07:00

Booker T has growled at me for the last time. No! He isn't dead. Calm down! Do you think I would really be able to blog if my pet bunny up and died! God! No no no. Booker T got fixed today. This will tame those raging bunny hormones and he can relax!

Turns out that Booker T is a Booker SHE!! Oh well. I still love him no matter who he is. She gets to come home this afternoon, so hopefully she will be back to her old self in no time. Sans the growling and aggressiveness. She is also getting a bunny pedicure because the nails were long! And they can scratch and dig!

In lieu if flowers please send carrot bunches to our home address.

Thanks!

Booker T. Growled at me.

2008-03-28T12:18:00.000-07:00

It is true. He growled. He was digging at a blanket and when I asked him to stop he was quite unhappy. Turns out, he needs to get fixed. He is going to the vet in a couple of weeks.

Here are some photos of him playing in his kitty cat tent. Which he used as a restroom and I had to throw away. Good news, they are only $5 at IKEA, so now he has another.

Hold the Mayo....

2008-03-26T10:47:00.000-07:00

I was thinking about a banana phone today and then of course my train of thought went on to the newly popular Hamburger phone. Curious to see the cost of such a luxury item I Googled it. Turns out one can be yours for just $19.95. I love the cautionary advice in the lower left hand corner. As if I could ever devour such an iconic electronic.

"Hold on a sec, I'm on my Hamburger Phone. It's just like really awkward to talk on."

Whats that you say? You aren't into to red meat. Then for you there is the Hot Lips phone.

And for all you drinkers there is the ever satisfying Beer phone.

Bottle or can ?

Preferred by drunk dialers everywhere.

Live the Lush Life

2008-03-25T09:40:00.000-07:00

This post is especially for T'ann. One, because I knew immediately she would love this store and two, because she is probably bored at home and this will keep her occupied.

In San Francisco I found a store that is my new Mecca of skin care. Lush. It is a British company that makes fresh hand made cosmetics. All of which are organic. You can smell the different fragrances from a block away. The store reminds me of a farmers market of sorts. Everything is laid out for you to touch, smell, see. Instead of prepackaged items, a Lush rep will cut you off a piece of soap or jelly and wrap it in butcher paper or a small plastic container. Much like the service counter at the deli, but a thousand times better! It seems strange to purchase your cosmetics like you would a pound of turkey, but I loved it! I probably could have bought one of everything. I was really impressed with their facial line. I have really sensitive skin, prone to breakouts so I am usually really hesitant about using anything that isn't recommended by my dermatologist. But I thought I'd give Lush a try. The names of the products were excellent also. They have everything from Emperor of Ice Cream butter cream to Champagne Supernova bath bombs. You cant resist.

I bought the Tea Tree Water Toner

And the Imperialis moisturizer

I love what they have done for my skin. In just a few days it feels wonderful!!!! I decided not to get the cleanser and stick with my Cetaphil. But I think the combination of the three is changing my freakin life!!

Some of my other favorites are the Bubble Bars

Jellies

Bath Bombs

Lush is Booker T. approved. They do not test on animals and are cruelty free. That makes Booker T. very happy.
As Kitty Kwan would say "Enjoy it!!!!"

San Francisco

2008-03-24T13:48:00.001-07:00

Jana and I had a great time in San Fran. We shopped and walked and shopped. Our hotel was in the perfect location. We were close to everything. The trolley stopped right in front of our hotel, and there were lots of great shops and restaurants to see. Here are some photos of my favorite places.

The Aquarium
Moon Jellies

Pink Anemones

Fisherman's Wharf

Silly Sea Lions

These are just a few. I will post more in the next few days.

I'll leave my heart....

2008-03-18T08:50:00.001-07:00

In San Francisco! T minus 2 days until Jana and I are living it up in San Fran!

Any suggestions on places to go, things to see are welcome!! I think we will go to Alcatraz, the Aquarium and China Town. But if there is anything else that we shouldn't miss let me know! We'll be there Thursday-Sunday. We are staying at the gorgeous Francis Drake Hotel
450 Powell Street

I'm so excited !!!!!!!

Nothing a Shot in the Butt Won't Fix

2008-03-15T14:09:00.000-07:00

So I thought that Wednesday was the worst of this crazy zickness. Turns out it was just getting started. I went to bed Wednesday night with a fever and didnt really sleep well. I woke up at 5 am and hurried to the bathroom because I thought I was going to be sick. Next thing I know I wake up laying on my bedroom floor on top of a box. My fever was so high that I passed out and smashed Bookers favorite box with my big butt. Never having fainted before I was a little freaked out so I did what any 23 year old girl would do, call her mom. Thankfully she was able to some right down and take care of me. I was really sick all day long and finally at 4:30 was able to get to the doctor. Turns out I did have strep (SHOVE IT INSTACARE !! Thanks for nothing!)and the flu. the doctor gave me a penicillin shot in my butt. While she was injecting the medicine she flew into a wild coughing fit, which was really uncomfortable for me. I then proceeded to barf in the exam room trash can and be on my way.

The rest of Thursday is pretty much a blur. When you have a temperature of 103 you dont really have a grasp on reality. But today I am feelin much much better!

Gurgle Gurgle Spit.....repeat

2008-03-12T18:47:00.000-07:00

That has pretty much been my routine for this afternoon. My super sore throat is ruining my life. It feels like a vice is griping my neck.I feel like CRAP!!!! I have been feeling sick the last few days but felt great last night so I though today would be better. WRONG! Today was the worst day yet! I was ok this morning, but at about 2 I just couldn't take it anymore. Thank goodness I have a super nice boss who lets me go home.

Yesterday I woke up with a fever and after talking to my mom decided to go to the Doc. Well after spending three hours at the InstaCare the doctor let me know I just have a "cold" and to drink fluids and rest.

As I was about to leave the Instacare the car wouldnt start!! I popped the hood to investigate, but couldn't get the latch to release. Thankfully a nice German couple helped me. I jiggled the battery cable and it started right up.

As of today I have completey lost my voice and I am refraining from speaking because it hurts to much.

I have spent most of the today in bed watching random daytime tv. But now Big Brother is on so at least I have something fun to watch and American Idol is also something to look forward to. Booker is not such a great bed side nurse. He would rather zip around the house than snuggle with me. Oh well, so goes the way of the bunn.

Only two more days until Leslie Hall!!!
See what you are missing:

Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day

2008-03-11T13:51:00.000-07:00

I saw this at the Broadway last week and loved it! The clothes were awesome, the plot was fun, it was a great movie. I am still confused as to why it is only playing at the Broadway because it is a mainstream movie. But the Broadway could use the money.

Peace Out Girl Scout!!!

2008-03-10T17:07:00.001-07:00

Spring is here and so are those brats and their cookies. Just kidding. I love Girl Scouts. I was one, for about five minutes. I quit because our troop was poor. We had to make a sewing project, but we couldn't afford needles so they made us wrap the yarn with tape. Apparently we weren't very good at selling cookies.

Anyhow, to celebrate this momentus occasion I bought some of my favorites. Tagalongs, the delicious chocolate peanut butter tasties;Samoa's, I am a sucker for their cocoutty delicousness;Thin Mints, the classic of all Girl Scout cookies. Those kids made $10 bucks off me. Those Boy Scouts should quit tying knots and building fires and get in on this!! Cause Scout A Rama isn't edible.

Kanye West takes over the Happy Hands Club

2008-03-07T09:36:00.001-08:00

Shove em up your nose, Hang em on your wall.

2008-03-07T09:07:00.000-08:00

I have always loved Pussy Willows. Ever since I was a little kid. I loved them so much, when I was 4 I shoved 8 of them up my nose. They are so soft! Can you even blame me. My mom had to take me to the doctor to have them removed. I clearly remember sitting cross-legged in my grandmas front yard picking each individual puff off the bush, rubbing it on my cheeks and then shoving it up my nose. Well now that I am older, I want to keep them a part of my life. I found this great peice of art at Ikea.
I am painting our bedroom, and this will hang above our bed. I think it will give a soft cuddly nasal passage feeling.

Shop me home mamma!!!

2008-03-05T13:35:00.000-08:00

I found a new site that I lurve!! ShopSCAD
I love this bird wallet. Have I mentioned my new affinity for all things bird.

I am also a fan of this cute bangle.

Although I am not a hot fan of the price. It seems a little spendy at $335.00

And who wouldn't love this Napoleon Dynamite-esk greeting card.

Tina, eat the food!!!

Ring a ding ding ding to you as well

2008-02-28T14:43:00.001-08:00

This is my good friend Leslie Hall. God Bless her for rescuing the endangered Gem sweater.

You guys, guess what's sad. I think I own that many Beanie Babies.

Tweedle Dee...

2008-02-28T08:33:00.000-08:00

I just bought this adorable jewelry tree from Pottery Barn. Recently I've had an affinity for all things bird.

This goes well with a larger tree I purchased from Ikea.

It is a great way to organize my glamorous jewels, but still be able to see what I have. It makes decisions a lot easier when I can see everything spread out in front of me.

One rabbit to rule them all......

2008-02-26T16:25:00.000-08:00

I thought this was a joke, but not so. This giant plush rabbit is on a mountainside in Italy. I love it. It is so big you can see it on Google Sightseeing.

Whats with the horrified look on its face ?

Focus on Your Freakin Family !

2008-02-26T09:33:00.000-08:00

So I went to a focus group for a local grocery store. I went for three reasons: 1. You got a $25 gift card 2. I think the store could use some work, who better to tell them than me right? 3. From a marketing prospective I was interested to see how they ran these groups and what information they obtained.

First I was curious as the the make up of this focus group. There were 8 women, 1 man. 5 of these women were over 40 with 5 or more kids, stay at home moms. 2 other girls were close to my age, but both had kids. I was the only person with no children. But I do suppose that is probably about right for their shoppers.

So they ask you to complete a survey and talk about what you like/don't like and so on. My main complaints were not enough selection of organic/vegetarian products and produce, and that the inside of the store looks old and busted. Everyone else complained that they don't "price match". I figured that complaint was logical. But then I was hit with a complaint that I literally had to bite my tongue to keep from laughing. One woman said she prefers to shop at other stores because this particular chain of supermarkets, which is run and owned locally, is open on Sundays. She did not appreciate that and she chose to do the majority of her shopping at a store that is closed Sundays. You guys I almost died. So I thought, that is so funny! But it gets better. Miss "closed on Sunday" had another complaint. The magazines that are supposed to be covered, are in fact, NOT being covered ! GASP! She was so offended.

At this point I thought I was just going to burst out laughing because of how ridiculous this reasoning was. Then I realized, Im the person who uncovers the magazines!!! ha ha ha ha. I love it! Sorry I am bored in the check out and I want to read Cosmo's article about 36 was to please your man! ha ha ha.

I think that I was giving society to much credit. To think that you wont chop at a store because a magazine has a woman in a bikini on it ? PUH LEEEEZE! I'm going to start tossing the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issues into carts of mothers everywhere! ha ha.

So I countered this uber conservative banter by mentioning that I really appreciate the large selection of beer and their everyday low price on these delicious alcoholic beverages! They were all offended and I really loved it.

Anyway, I enjoyed my gift certificate and they are putting in a salad bar soon. SATISFIED !

Stuart is coming home for the weekend! I am really excited. Booker needs a positive male role model in his life. I was thinking of enrolling him in Boy Scouts of America.

Dusty's Cupcakes, Please Hold!

2008-02-19T12:53:00.001-08:00

Flurries my ass.....

2008-02-14T09:30:00.000-08:00

If I see the channel 5 weather guy, I'm going to punch him in his lying mouth. I am so completely sick of the damn snow. Yesterday was redamndiculous. It was warm and nice so I decided I'd drive Stuart's car to work, because his had gas and mine was fresh out. Well I should have known not to take it. I have a bad omen before leaving. When I hit the unlock button on the keys the car alarm started going off, in the garage, at 8 am. I am sure the neighbors were super happy. I couldn't get it to turn off, I pushed every button possible and even got in the car and started it. Still honking. You think those alarms are loud when you hear them from your bedroom ? Try having it honk you freakin face off in you enclosed echoing garage. So in desperation I called our friend Bub. He enlisted the help of some one at his office and after 20 tricks and 15 minutes, I got it turned off. Bad Morning.

Drive home.....worst ever. It took me and hour to go 5 miles. I got stuck on a hill on the way to our house in the middle of the road. I couldn't go anywhere.I, like 4 other cars in front of me, was stranded. So I did what any damsel in distress would do.... I turned on the flashers, called my husband, and cried. I called Kev and Kath to come rescue me. It was the worst. So I sat in the middle of the road, and waited. After about 23 minutes, of sitting, a good Samaritan in a cowboy truck helped me. He pushed my car up the road. And I was able to get going again. So I made it to our drive way and then got stuck again. At the end of the drive way. So then I had to shovel the damn thing. So it was a real pleasure.

Then this morning Booker T. had our bedroom carpet for breakfast. So that was super. He chewed the hell out of it. So we are going to have a talk when I get home.

Today is better. Stu sent me these:

Doesn't the busted cork board behind it make for a glorious back ground ?

Happy Valentines Day