Friday, July 23, 2010

Fourth of July House


I love doing up my house for holidays and the 4th of July is no different. I hosted a bunco party the weekend before and I finished my patio as well. In addition to doing up the patio, I also decorated the bathrooms as well...complete with a patriotic shower curtain (sorry no pics). Summer is here and I am enjoying a whole new side of my house.

Monday, February 8, 2010

New Furniture


On Thursday I had a couch, loveseat and chair delivered. All are in Chocolate brown and they really finished off the living room space (After they got it in the house, only took them 3 hours to figure out). Add to it the new lampshade my mom gave me, Dad mounted the geometrically shaped mirror above the fireplace, Mom filled a copper bucket full of flowers and the place is looking amazing.





Thanks to my Mom and Dad for all their hard work this weekend while I was gone working. The place is already for the Girls' visit on Friday.

Monday, February 1, 2010

Changing Over











One of the greatest talents I got from my mom is changing the house over for the seasons...maybe talent isn't the way to put it...hobby? Either way she's much better at it. So about a weeks ago I started switching over my bathroom and guest bedroom for the Valentine's Day holiday which of course is when my lovely ladies are coming!

Flowers!


The sun finally came out and I finally had a chance to spruce up the backyard. My mom came over yesterday and with a few trips to Target's garden center we have transformed the back yard area.
Before this was just a dirty over grown jungle. Now the plants have been trimmed and flowers have been added.




This area of the yard will eventually be bricked from the sidewalk edge to the fence so that there will be more space for the table and four chairs (which are inside because it suppose to rain again all this week. Hanging the lattice was Mom's idea...probably going to paint it eventually.

Monday, January 25, 2010

But I Don't WANT to!

Today I did not want to go to the gym. Problem is I haven't gone since last Monday. I missed my class last week and I think that is why I was unmotivated most of last week. So here comes today and I still don't want to go, but I do. OH, but wait there's no parking, I have to park out on the street! Alright, I'm still going. I get in there and there is no space...the class is packed! Ugh! but someone points out a spot, so I stay. Then it turns out the air conditioning is blowing warmish air...add that to the ton of people and it's ridiculously hot! It's ok, I'm gonna push through, this is what gets the week going for me. So THEN! as we are chugging along, stepping all over the risers, the instructor missteps and falls down! I'm thinking really?! What am I doing here? and this is the only time she has fallen in 26 years! Whatever, I stayed.

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Eatin' on the Run!


As some of you may know, I am the queen of fast food...I love it! Which is also a problem when dieting. However I have found some healthier choices. My favorite right now is a McDonald's mini meal: 4 piece chicken McNuggets (190 cal), Apple Dippers (30 Cal), caramel (70 cal), and a small iced tea. Total: 290 cal.

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Not Yet

I got a Michael Buble CD for Christmas and I have fallen in love with "I Just Haven't Met You Yet."
It's perfect and so true

I'm Not Surprised
Not Everything Lasts
I've Broken My Heart So Many Times,
I Stop Keeping Track.
Talk Myself In
I Talk Myself Out
I Get All Worked Up
And Then I Let Myself Down.

I Tried So Very Hard Not To Loose It
I Came Up With A Million Excuses
I Thought I Thought Of Every Possibility

And I Know Someday That It'll All Turn Out
You'll Make Me Work So We Can Work To Work It Out
And I Promise You Kid That I'll Give So Much More Than I Get
I Just Haven't Met You Yet

Mmmmm ....

I Might Have To Wait
I'll Never Give Up
I Guess It's Half Timing
And The Other Half's Luck
Wherever You Are
Whenever It's Right
You Come Out Of Nowhere And Into My Life

And I Know That We Can Be So Amazing
And Baby Your Love Is Gonna Change Me
And Now I Can See Every Possibility

Mmmmm ......

And Somehow I Know That It Will All Turn Out
And You'll Make Me Work So We Can Work To Work It Out
And I Promise You Kid I'll Give So Much More Than I Get
I Just Haven't Met You Yet

They Say All's Fair
And In Love And War
But I Won't Need To Fight It
We'll Get It Right
And We'll Be United

And I Know That We Can Be So Amazing
And Being In Your Life Is Gonna Change Me
And Now I Can See Every Single Possibility

Mmmm .....

And Someday I Know It'll All Turn Out
And I'll Work To Work It Out
Promise You Kid I'll Give More Than I Get
Than I Get Than I Get Than I Get

Oh You Know It'll All Turn Out
And You'll Make Me Work So We Can Work To Work It Out
And I Promise You Kid To Give So Much More Than I Get
Yeah I Just Haven't Met You Yet

I Just Haven't Met You Yet
Oh Promise You Kid
To Give So Much More Than I Get

I Said Love Love Love Love Love Love Love .....
I Just Haven't Met You Yet
Love Love Love .....
I Just Haven't Met You Yet

Monday, January 11, 2010

KickAss Snackin'

So in my efforts to change my eating habits I've come up with some pretty delicious snack options.

KickAss Edamame
My idea came from a combo of 2 experiences at my two favorite sushi restaurants. Back in the summer I had garlic edamame at Harney Sushi in San Diego and recently I had Freaky edamame (yes that's its name) at Mikunis in Elk Grove.
So hear it is:



Place a little bit of olive oil in a frying pan. Drop in the frozen Edame (I use the bag from Trader Joes). After they look a little defrosted scoop in garlic, sprinkle on some seasoning salt, and add some red pepper for kick. Finish cooking and ENJOY!





My second snack is super low in calories, but very delicious. So you take the little wedge of Laughing Cow cheese (35 cal) and you spoon over it Spicy, Smokey, Peach Salsa from Trader Joes (15 cal). Then slice up a cucumber and use it like a cracker...Enjoy!

Tuesday, January 5, 2010

WANTED

MISSING

1 purple sweater with crystal buttons on the back
1 purple dress - recently seen on Miss Mitchell at Shout House
1 purple flannel - Last seen at Miss Mitchell's hair appointment
1 pair of light weight brown sweats

These items have not been seen since Miss Mitchell's recent move. Please call if you know where any of these items have disappeared to. The use of purple is coincidental. Thanks for your help.
MM

Monday, January 4, 2010

Off to a great start!


So the end of 2009 was hectic and stressful. I moved to a new town, started a new job, and bought a new house. With all this busy-ness I lost my groove...all my habits (eating, exercising, sleeping) have all been really "off." Therefore my unhealthy figure.

But now I'm moved in. I have found my groove. I joined the gym the last night. I ate a good breakfast this morning. And I'm trying a new cardio boot camp class tonight.

So here's to the new year and all of you finding your groove.

Saturday, January 2, 2010

Galt Flea Market

I love the Galt Flea Market! There are such great finds. My biggest purchases are always purses and jewelry. "Dollar Dollar Dollar!" So here my new goodies from my trip to the valley.

This is my new fleece coat. In a double breasted peacoat design. Purple is great with my hair, but there are hints of yellow and pink in it too.

This is a great scarf with all my favorite colors to wear: olive, black, red, pink, orange. It was so great that Megan's mom (a fellow red head) also purchased one.


These are my new pieces of *Bling.* If any of you have ever wondered how I manage to always have a piece of jewelry to match an outfit...this is how I do it. The "Dollar Dollar Dollar" lady at the flea market. This lady was so great the jewelry was all displayed in color order...and to think I only picked 12!

This is my new bag. I of course have purses in almost every color, but my only black bag was very small, only fit the wallet, phone and barely the keys. So this new purse has plenty of room with a convenient outside pocket for the keys. It's already been all over the town!