Seahawks vs. Saints

Go Hawks! I gotta root for the home team. Even though many (and by many I mean pretty much everyone) may argue that the ‘Hawks don’t stand a chance against the Superbowl champs in tomorrow’s game, there’s still hope. They made it to the playoffs regardless of how pitiful their division was this year.

Match up                              NO|SEA

W-L                                       11-5    7-9

Avg Points                          24.0     19.4

Avg Points Allowed          19.2    25.4

Home Record                       5-3      5-3

Road Record                        6-2      2-6

Division Record                  4-2      4-2

Conference Record             9-3      6-6

*http://nfl.fanhouse.com/2011/01/06/nfl-picks-wild-card-weekend/ *http://nfl.fanhouse.com/2011/01/03/saints-vs-seahawks-defending-champs-take-aim-at-upset-minded-s/

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Resolve to resolve

First week of the New Year… Have you kept up with your resolution thus far? I am progressively working on mine. I really need to go by #3… it’s all mental; Mind over matter.

I got back into the gym this week to try to run off all those cookies I ate over the holidays. So far the motivation is there and taking charge. It seems like LA Fitness gave away some free memberships or something because there was not that many people there last time. And I’m not bashing on anyone, but for the newbies, it’s a great step for you to make it into the gym but you have to actually get on the elliptical, not just stand next to it bopping your head to your iPod. It may appear intimidating at first, but one leg at a time and you’ll be off to a great start. The machine is not going to buck you off. It’s just like walking- left, right, left, right.

Resolution/ res·o·lu·tion:

1.       process of resolving: the process of resolving something such as a problem or dispute

"the resolution of a difficulty"

2.       decision: a firm decision to do something

3.       determination: firmness of mind or purpose

4.       solution: an answer to a problem

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TGIF!

TGIF! I can't say it enough today.

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Last call for...

Neiman Marcus (aka Needless Mark-up). Although this isn't my primary store for shopping, (if you know me you're probably saying to yourself, "Duh!") I still enjoy a nice stroll thoughout the store pointing out things I wish to one day be able to afford without having to sell any of my organs to the black market. Luckily for the rest of us, they are having a super sale with major mark-DOWNS. Sweet!

http://www.neimanmarcus.com/store/catalog/template/saleSiloE.jhtml?itemId=cat980731&parentId=cat000000&icid=topPromo_LCsale0111

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Starbucks switch

Being an avid and devoted Starbucks customer for almost 10 years now, (I am from Seattle) I was a little uncertain how I felt about the new logo. I think I like the last one the best by far... Change can be good but looking at the logo's history, I'm cautious to see what will become of it next. Your thoughts?

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2011 Words of inspiration

I got this off of another's blog and just had to repost it.

Got the quote from http://paloma81.blogspot.com/

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New Year's fun

 Here's us at the New Year's Eve party. We were damn good bartenders too.




Danielle & I bar tending

 

Jason, Me, Danielle and Chris






Danielle & Ava at midnight



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How redneck's keep it classy...

Got this as a gift from one of my "classy redneck" friends from a quaint little store in Dunedin. I absolutely love this. Very convenient and portable. This can go from the bar to the barn.

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New year, new you

I hope everyone had a safe and Happy New Year. I know I sure did. Kept it a little more low key this year; I still managed to wake up with a pretty ugly hangover though. I guess it wouldn't be New Year's without one.

I'm not one for resolutions but I find it necessary to try to make positive changes and promises that are worth keeping. Now that Christmas has passed and my oven can finally get a rest from all the baking, it's time to make use of my gym membership again and dust off the ol' treadmill to work off those cookies.

Good luck on your resolutions or healthy life changes. Happy New Year to all!

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Plane panic

Ever get stuck on the tarmac? Yeah, it sucks. On our way back from Seattle yesterday, we ended up getting stuck on the plane, sitting there for almost 2 hours due to a "mechanical issue". Not something you ever want to hear your captain say.

At first I was okay with it. I was so tired that I just passed out. But 2 hours later when I woke up to find we were still sitting there without any air on I was one pregnant lady away from having a panic attack until we finally started moving.

It could have been worse, I suppose, I could be stuck in Jersey.

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Cheers!

Plenty of wine was drank too, along with Scotch, and Rum, and Bailey's....

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Winter poem

Winter
Shit! It's cold out.
The end

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The Week After Christmas

'Twas the week after Christmas, and all through the house
Nothing would fit me, not even a blouse.
The cookies I'd nibbled, the eggnog I'd taste
At the holiday parties had gone to my waist.

When I got on the scales there arose such a number!
When I walked to the store (less a walk than a lumber).

I'd remember the marvelous meals I'd prepared;
The gravies and sauces and beef nicely rared,

The wine and the rum balls, the bread and the cheese
And the way I'd never said, "No thank you, please."

As I dressed myself in my boyfriend's old shirt
And prepared once again to do battle with dirt---

I said to myself, as I only can
"You can't spend a winter disguised as a man!"

So--away with the last of the sour cream dip,
Get rid of the fruit cake, every cracker and chip

Every last bit of food that I like must be banished
"Till all the additional ounces have vanished.

I won't have a cookie--not even a lick.
I'll want only to chew on a long celery stick.

I won't have hot biscuits, or corn bread, or pie,
I'll munch on a carrot and quietly cry.

I'm hungry, I'm lonesome, and life is a bore---
But isn't that what January is for?

Unable to giggle, no longer a riot.
Happy New Year to all and to all a good diet!

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Not so sleepless in Seattle

Flying out to Seattle tomorrow! Can't wait to see my new nephew and sisters. It's going to be cold but that always makes Christmas seem more official.

Stay safe on the roads. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

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Baby it's cold outside

Believe it or not but here in sunny Florida, it has reached record colds, which I love. The temperature dropped to around 28 degrees or so at night issuing freeze warnings. I actually had to buy a space heater. Now I know that's nothing compared to the -28 degrees in many states but it's a big change from the typical 80 degree weather.

Being in the cold makes me realize how much better I feel. I think Florida's time is soon to be up. Plus, I really enjoy wearing my boots, coats, and scarves. I'm sure many people are saying they'd rather be wearing flip flops and tank tops though.

I guess the grass is always greener...

Stay warm out there!

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Dear Neighbors...

I'm really not sure who invented those inflatable lawn decorations but whomever that was really needs to quit. I'm sorry to sound like a Scrooge, but a ten foot snow globe and Santa Claus don't seem to make Christmas any better. I admire your Christmas spirit but Mickey and Minnie Mouse teeter-tottering outside my window becomes a real distraction, and you're freaking out my dog.

The light display was nice. The lawn nutcrackers, not so bad, but the assemblage of blimps has got to be tamed. Plus, isn't is a bit of a hassle to have to inflate those things every night?

Maybe next year you'll consider revising your chose of holiday displays. I'd be glad to help.

Merry Christmas!

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Dogs are better than boyfriends

This I believe, dogs are better than boyfriends. Granted, they may not be able to buy that diamond necklace or take me out to dinner at a fancy restaurant or that "other stuff" boyfriends do, but other than that they top the list. Both dogs and boyfriends require a lot of attention. With dogs, however, all I have to do is throw a toy and wait for them to bring it back. After awhile, the dog will tire or find the need to totally destroy that toy which eliminates me from having to play with them any longer. A dog wants me to stroke their belly or back; a boyfriend wants me to stroke his ego. Dogs seem to have no sense of time either. They are ecstatic to see me every time I walk through the door. Every time I leave the house, even if just for a minute or two, my little Chihuahua, Lola, acts as though she has not seen me in days. She runs to the door, wags her tail and jumps up and all around me. I still may not get that warm of a welcome even if I really have not seen my boyfriend for days.
My dog will never hold a grudge against me or stay mad at me for longer than a second. I can yell at her for chewing on my favorite pair of shoes, and then five minutes later she will have her head in my lap. A boyfriend may choose to give me the silent treatment for a week, and expect an apology even though being the girlfriend I am more than likely right.
If I am having a bad day, Lola will lay down staring at me listening to every word I say without interrupting. A boyfriend will sit there looking as though he is listening, but when asked for his opinion or advice all that is returned is a blank and confused stare followed by a few “ums”.
There is no arguing over the remote or what to watch on TV with a dog. My dog will happily sit next to me even while watching a tear-jerking Lifetime movie. I can listen to whatever I want in the car. All a dog cares about is that the window is rolled down enough for them to hang out from. My dog will cuddle up to me in bed at night without stealing all the covers. She will even kiss me while having deadly morning breath. Dogs do not leave the toilet seat up or fail to change the toilet paper roll. I would much rather pick up a mess every so often from Lola instead of the daily laundry and dishes left in the sink by my boyfriend. A dog’s love is unconditional. They will never break my heart or cheat on me. They will never even argue with me. The only war between me and my dog is tug-of-war. This I believe, dogs are better than boyfriends.

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Have a nice fall...

Now that fall is almost over, it is time to get to the best part of the year- Christmas. As excited as I was for fall to finally be here, I have to admit that I am a little glad it's almost over. I know over tanning can make you look fake and orange, but no one ever told me so can eating pumpkin something for every meal.

I literrally was turning orange from eating everything pumpkin, not to mention becoming more 'round'. The only plus to that is pumpkin pie is the healthiest pie, but they probably mean 1 slice, not 1 pie. Oops.

I'm thinking now it's time for peppermint.

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Turkey Time

It's just a moment away, time to give thanks, and pig out. Holidays seem to fly by faster each year. Thanksgiving is always such a great day just to really be thankful for what you have.

There's been unfortunate events this year and ones to be grateful for. Either way, life happens, teaching us that things are out of our control.

Counts your blessing each and every day.

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FYI: Anything of convienience is basically killing us

Not to sound to morbid or cynical but it is pretty much true. Our society has gotten to a level where they want the quickest and cheapest option. And then came the microwave... it is almost impossible not to "zap" things now a days but read this below on what microwaves are doing to our food and to us...

Is Your Microwave Making Your Fat?

Everyday a patient says to me, "I don't understand it. I diet but I can't lose weight!" Granted, this is a multi-faceted problem, but let's look at a modern convenience that may be leading Americans astray.
First, understand that the body is remarkably accurate. It recognizes the difference between real food grown of this earth and fake foods concocted in the laboratory to resemble real foods (i.e. artificial sweeteners).
The body knows what to do with real food. It can break it down and turn it into usable energy. Any of this created energy that is not used is stored in our fat cells. Our bodies do not have the ability to break down fake foods and convert them into energy. All it can do is store it in our fat cells. The miraculous microwave oven turns real food into fake food by jumbling up the food's molecules.

Incorrect Configuration

A protein molecule gets scramble by a microwave. All the hydrogen, oxygen and carbon atoms are still present, but in the incorrect configuration. It's like a jigsaw puzzle put together incorrectly. You can't recognize the picture even though all the pieces are there. So the wonderful filet mignon that was just thawed out in the microwave may look, smell and taste like a steak once it's grilled, but it isn't recognized as food to the body. It gets stored as fat.

Along with all the fad diets, throw out your microwave, eat breakfast, lunch by 1:00pm and fresh raw fruits and vegetables the rest of the day. Add some daily moderate exercise to this and you will lose weight as your metabolism changes. Your body won't think it is being starved of real food any longer.

http://thepiroclinic.com/microwave.php

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