Out With The Old

After the happy hour that lasted 7 hours on Friday night, I had a very quiet and productive weekend.

Saturday is one of the days I look forward to the most because it starts out with the WW meeting (I lost 4 lbs this week) and then brunch with the girls (or what I like to refer to as the binge). This week we checked out the new Walgreen's (yes, that's right we've never had one in town before) and then walked around a craft fair.

After that, I have been left to my own devices for the remainder of the weekend. Saturday night consisted of me laying in bed watching Samantha Who that I got from Netflix. It's a cute show.

Today was very productive. I went grocery shopping and stopped by my office to print out my Christmas card labels to do at the end of the week. Then I tackled my big project for this weekend. Cleaning out my closet and drawers. I figure since I'm losing weight, I'm going to be replacing my clothes slowly (Yay!) So I spent hours today trying on every article of clothing I own. (All while watching cheesy Christmas movies on ABC Family) Here is what I'm donating tomorrow. I had another bag of clothes that needed to be tossed completely and some that are going to the consignment shop.

This made me come to the realization that all the black t-shirts in the world take residence in my drawers. So if you need a black t-shirt, look no further. .

I guess it's my staple item. What's yours?

Thank You

I was happy to get my mail today to find that I received the lovely give-a-way from Nikes and Poytails. I didn't even realize I had won so I was excited when I found out. The lotion smells wonderful and it's great for carrying around in my bag. I drink a lot of water so there are lots of trips to the restroom and lots of hand washing so I need me some lotion to combat dry skin. :)

And I have decided I have a strong interest in really comfortable moccasins this year. I found these in Lands' End and I think I might need to purchase them. I've been wearing my heeled boots again and I have to say that although I like the way they look, they hurt my toes so I often find myself day dreaming of comfortable, sensible shoes like these. I might have to give myself a b-day gift this year.

I'm saving the Uggs for my Christmas wish list....

One a Day

I've always tried to take a multi vitamin but I sometimes forget and the bottle might go untouched for many weeks. So to make sure that I am indeed taking a vitamin everyday, I've implemented the use of this handy little pill organizer. It sits on my counter so I see it daily and can make sure that I'm taking my vitamin.

In the last two weeks, I haven't forgotten once.

Oh, how I love it when things are organized! It really does make life much easier. (And Gracie approves)

Taking the Cake

I heard about this at a WW meeting and wanted to try it out. It's a yellow cake mix and instead of adding the eggs, oil, etc. add a can of diet Sprite (or the Walmart version--Twist Up) and bake as normal. It sounds awful but I tried it last night and it turned out to be really good. And the best part it's only 4 points for a reasonable piece. I frosted it with fat free cool whip.

And I hear that if you want to make a chocolate cake to use a can of diet Dr. Pepper.

I may be the last person that's heard of this but I wanted to share it, just in case you are looking for a way to have your cake and eat it too. :)

Saturday and SU-nday

It's been a great weekend. I was on call all weekend for work and expected to get woken up with foolish college student stuff, but I didn't get called all weekend. (now I'll probably get called tonight)

Last night I took Ava (My friend Angie's daughter) to a hypnotist that was performing on campus. It was funny but I think it might have been a little over her head. It was still nice to hang out with her. It means a lot to me that she actually enjoys hanging out with me now, because she won't always think I'm so cool. I have convinced her that she's going to join my sorority when she goes to college. When I ask her what one she'll join, she always says "Sigma Sigma Sigma" It's so cute!

I can't believe how grown up she is now. When I first moved back to O-town she was so little. Here is a picture of when wewent to DC a few years ago. That was the trip that she put both her legs in the same leg hole of her skort and screamed bloody murder about it at the airport. Good times.

Today was a great lazy Sunday. I woke up early and watched a movie before I headed out to go to a play on campus. Then I ran to the mall with my friend Sabrina. Here we are in JCP. Tonight is all about relaxing. I'm watching my Syracuse Orange play LeMoyne. I am excited to finally be in basketball season. I even put on my favorite shirt to watch even though I'm not worried about this game. At all.

Hope you all enjoyed your SUnday too!

Kitty Box

Gracie thinks she's so cute...... and so do I.

Happy Saturday!

Numero Uno

Happy Birthday to You...

Happy Birthday to You...

Happy Birthday Dear Colleen...

Happy Birthday To You!

How cute is she?

Cut It Out

I used to be an RA in college and I was also an elementary education major. So I spent a good majority of college cutting things out of construction paper for bulletin boards or class projects. And I loved it. There is something so soothing about doing a task like this. It's kind of like vacuuming or organizing a drawer. It's just non-thinking fun.

Although I work with college students now, and I don't really have to do these kind of projects anymore, I still find myself volunteering to do things like tracing and cutting out 75 stockings for a "Fill-A-Stocking" project that will be happening soon. The students looked at me like I was nuts when I said I'd make them, but I assured them it was no problem. And it wasn't. It's a perfect TV watching project. (I know...I'm lame)

It makes me think of the good 'ol days of student teaching and door tags. awww, the memories.

So, the moral of this story...if you need a bunch of things cut out of construction paper, I'm still your girl.

See, I Knew It

Don't knock those trendy, oversized purses — they could save your life

I love the Today Show. This morning they had a story that had a happy ending and further proof that accessories can change your life. (Just in case you don't want to read the entire story--a college student was being mugged and her large handbag got the bullet instead of her).

So I thought I better do some research into a new bag....

...It could save my life.

Here's To You

I walked into the office today and said "Happy Veterans Day" which was met with head tilts from my coworkers. Not because they didn't know what day it was, but because I used the word "happy" before it. I had a moment that I doubted my understanding of this holiday. I immediately googled it (because that's how I learn all my cool stuff) and then proceeded to call my father (a veteran) to get the final ruling. (I don't believe anything unless my father has endorsed it--except republican ideology. hee hee). He agreed with my use of the word happy.

Veterans Day is for remembering people that currently serve and have served in our Armed Forces. Yes, we pay tribute to those that paid the ultimate sacrifice but there are millions of living veterans across this country and we should take a moment to thank them for the service they've given to protect our freedom and rights.

So I want to take this moment to publicly acknowledge my father and his career choice. It was him that taught me to always stop and face the flag and put my hand on my heart during national anthem. And to this day, I still tear up when the first notes begin to play. It was him that taught me what it means to be patriotic. I'm very proud of him and his wonderful career in the Air Force.

So today, on Veterans Day, I thank him for all he's done in his service to our country. And I do it, happily.