Yesterday was a bad day.... work was funky, jr. highers were extra hyper, and I wore nylons all day. So it wasn't the end of the world, but it was enough to discourage me.
This morning I wanted everything to be fresh and new- maybe it was...I didn't have time to pay attention to it. Forgot to set my alarm last night...(Usually I am on the train by 7:15am) Today I woke up at 7:23. oops.
Sitting at work now feeling a little grungy cuz showering was not an option. As I left the office to grab a muffin and some chocolate milk for breakfast I ran into a door. Not like the "whew! I just caught myself and I hope nobody saw that" kind of ran into the door; the "Shoot! I just slammed my toes and nose against this wooden plank and I know everybody saw that" kind of ran into the door. hahahahaha. awesome.
Cyril told me I should have wore green clothes- Maybe that would've helped my luck this morning.
At least there is step class tonight. hallelujah!
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
New Snack of Choice
Found this the other day on my way home from work. It made me laughed the whole block home. Enjoy!
RAP SNACKS:
RAP SNACKS:
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| I love everything about this! Stay in School Bar-b-quin' with my HONEY |
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| "The official snack of hip hop" |
Zipitty Zipcar!
HAPPY PACZKI DAY!
(Yes I may be posting this after the fact, but my joy is as full now as then.)
I haven't been able to find my camera in awhile...otherwise you would see a picture of just how amazing Paczki Day was. For now, imagine me and Joe at 6:30am (it's not pretty I know, but this day improves my mood that early- promise!) standing beside a Sentra that is "orange" (really really extremely burnt orange) with 4 boxen of Paczki!
Those 4 dozen paczki were gone pretty quick here at work. One of the women even referred to me as 'the paczki fairy!' hahahaha. I am totally embracing that high calling and cannot wait to do it again next year. Thinking that a few more boxes will be necessary.
BTW, Zipcar was so great.... I love that their cars all have names! It was no coincidence that "my" "orange" Sentra was named SERENDIPITY! We love each other...pretty much. If you don't own a car, but you like to have one sometimes, you should join. It is super easy! Next year, let's all drive our zipcars to get paczkis. We will need the extra cargo space. :)
TAP, CHANGE!
I'm hooked... obsessed...in love...cannot get enough of STEP CLASS!
It's been about a month now and seriously - it is making all my fitness dreams come true. I have truly always wanted to go to a step class but never got up the courage or had the right time available. Now that I've started though I don't think I can stop.
I like how basic it is, but also varied so I am never bored. And, let's be honest- it kicks my butt EVERY TIME.I like the lingo....and the signs....and the counting....and the music...and the instructor's headset mic...pretty much everything!
My new fave thing to do is look up step class videos on youtube. This one is my fave right now. hahahaha. Not only is it entertaining (like the ones from the 80's), but it also gets me excited for all the advancing you could do on it. There are an endless amount of combos of moves you could do... it is fantastic!
My goal is to add a riser to the board by the end of the month... it is ridiculous how giddy I am about the thought of this. :) hahahaa. Everyone, go join a step class! Or at least watch some youtube videos of it! :)
It's been about a month now and seriously - it is making all my fitness dreams come true. I have truly always wanted to go to a step class but never got up the courage or had the right time available. Now that I've started though I don't think I can stop.
I like how basic it is, but also varied so I am never bored. And, let's be honest- it kicks my butt EVERY TIME.I like the lingo....and the signs....and the counting....and the music...and the instructor's headset mic...pretty much everything!
My new fave thing to do is look up step class videos on youtube. This one is my fave right now. hahahaha. Not only is it entertaining (like the ones from the 80's), but it also gets me excited for all the advancing you could do on it. There are an endless amount of combos of moves you could do... it is fantastic!
My goal is to add a riser to the board by the end of the month... it is ridiculous how giddy I am about the thought of this. :) hahahaa. Everyone, go join a step class! Or at least watch some youtube videos of it! :)
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Been a Minute
So it's been a awhile since I posted on here. Oops! Sorry Mom.
The new developments this month were minimally epic:
1. Joscey and I introduced Aubey and Mariah to Andrew Peterson & the Captain's Courageous. Pretty much our BFF's. hahaha. We're counting on Elmhurst Christian Reformed to bring "Behold The Lamb" back to the Chicagoland area in 2012. Bless them if they do!
2. The Agave plant at the Garfield Park Conservatory is blooming. It may not sound like a big deal; but this plant only blooms ever 50 years. It is pretty awesome- as well as their show room full of blankets of colorful Spring flowers.
3. I am wearing a new scent of deodorant. Shower Clean and I have been together for many years now and I was hesitant to switch, but after visiting 3 Walgreens with no success; I was desperate. Fresh Oxygen and I are getting along really well. What if I go to Walgreens next time and they have both scents? What will I do? Will I go back to the familiar or stick with the exotic?
4. My parents visited and we had a blast. We spent a significant amount of time in Cicero at the Home Depot, Menards and Target. My bedroom has curtains, the armoire has doors and the living room has a rug now! It's pretty fantastic and homey and really generous of my parents to spend their vacation days helping me out. The parents came to Girls Got Game with my on Saturday and it was fun to have my Dad run the games. He is such a ham- the girls loved him. Additionally, I will need a few weeks (at least 1) to recover from the eating frenzy that was this weekend. It was just like being home... in a good way... a really good and delicious way!
5. Bowling is my new favorite pastime. I have to say that I have improved much since the days at Strikers in high school. I bowled above 100 both times which is probably a world record or something for me. (Let's not pretend like I don't know my exact scores: 153 and 139. XXX!) Dad would be incredibly proud of all the "shaking hands" I was doing.
6. The final touches have been put on the online housing process. And I am so excited for the students to use it in 2 weeks. I told a coworker the other day that I felt like I was birthing this! Blood, sweat and tears have gone into this year long project and I am DELIGHTED to have it accomplished. I am such a nerd that work made my updates. :)
7. I can now say that I have done a Beth Moore Bible study like all the other good Christian women out there. I kinda laughed when I came up with that as a solution, but this workbook is NO JOKE. It is packed with truth that I am so grateful for...still finding places of healing and disbelief the Lord is working on in my heart. Thankful He is doesn't see how long this sanctification process is taking and give up on me. He is wonderfully patient and faithful.
The new developments this month were minimally epic:
1. Joscey and I introduced Aubey and Mariah to Andrew Peterson & the Captain's Courageous. Pretty much our BFF's. hahaha. We're counting on Elmhurst Christian Reformed to bring "Behold The Lamb" back to the Chicagoland area in 2012. Bless them if they do!
2. The Agave plant at the Garfield Park Conservatory is blooming. It may not sound like a big deal; but this plant only blooms ever 50 years. It is pretty awesome- as well as their show room full of blankets of colorful Spring flowers.
3. I am wearing a new scent of deodorant. Shower Clean and I have been together for many years now and I was hesitant to switch, but after visiting 3 Walgreens with no success; I was desperate. Fresh Oxygen and I are getting along really well. What if I go to Walgreens next time and they have both scents? What will I do? Will I go back to the familiar or stick with the exotic?
4. My parents visited and we had a blast. We spent a significant amount of time in Cicero at the Home Depot, Menards and Target. My bedroom has curtains, the armoire has doors and the living room has a rug now! It's pretty fantastic and homey and really generous of my parents to spend their vacation days helping me out. The parents came to Girls Got Game with my on Saturday and it was fun to have my Dad run the games. He is such a ham- the girls loved him. Additionally, I will need a few weeks (at least 1) to recover from the eating frenzy that was this weekend. It was just like being home... in a good way... a really good and delicious way!
5. Bowling is my new favorite pastime. I have to say that I have improved much since the days at Strikers in high school. I bowled above 100 both times which is probably a world record or something for me. (Let's not pretend like I don't know my exact scores: 153 and 139. XXX!) Dad would be incredibly proud of all the "shaking hands" I was doing.
6. The final touches have been put on the online housing process. And I am so excited for the students to use it in 2 weeks. I told a coworker the other day that I felt like I was birthing this! Blood, sweat and tears have gone into this year long project and I am DELIGHTED to have it accomplished. I am such a nerd that work made my updates. :)
7. I can now say that I have done a Beth Moore Bible study like all the other good Christian women out there. I kinda laughed when I came up with that as a solution, but this workbook is NO JOKE. It is packed with truth that I am so grateful for...still finding places of healing and disbelief the Lord is working on in my heart. Thankful He is doesn't see how long this sanctification process is taking and give up on me. He is wonderfully patient and faithful.
Friday, January 14, 2011
The Return of Joe Bob
Remember this guy? he's baaaaa-aaaack! (cue horror movie music)
It's been a minute since our last encounter and I'm thinking he probably got the point after his attempt at courtship failed. As my Dad would say though, "You can't think, you gotta know!" Well, now I do....too well in fact.
ME & JOE BOB: polite chit chat (good morning, cold out here, just going to work, etc.)
JOE BOB: You have a cute little pug nose.
ME: thanks? (really seriously again?!)
JOE BOB: I love little pug noses. You got a boyfriend?
ME: No (Completely stunned by this unpleasant deja vu)
JOE BOB: I better watch myself, right? You know, I get turned on by pug noses
ME: Sir, I am not interested. That is enough (WTH!?!?!?! Someone get this man a pug nose dog so I can make a quick escape)
JOE BOB: Not interested. Why not? I could make you interested. I know how to do that- I can fix TV's if their broken and I'm a very smart person.
ME: (Silence, trying to stare off into space hoping he will get the hint)
JOE BOB: You got any kids? I have 3 (Yes, I know, we've had this conversation before little guy- and all 3 are older than me)
JOE BOB: You like to cook.
ME: (I was weak and just nodded my head in affirmation trying not to give in, but feeling so rude for ignoring him completely)
JOE BOB: ooooohhhhhh... girl don't tell me that! Do you make biscuits?
ME: (Nodding my head again-negative, trying not to laugh because I was already planning this blog post)
JOE BOB: (20 more uncomfortable minutes of riding the train being "complimented" on my little pug nose, people around were beginning to take notice, why didn't anyone save me?!?!)
Friendly reminder to self: make sure not to get on the later train. It is at a shift change....bad news
Friendly reminder to gals with cute little pug noses: Avoid the Kedzie Pink Line stop in the AM. :)
It's been a minute since our last encounter and I'm thinking he probably got the point after his attempt at courtship failed. As my Dad would say though, "You can't think, you gotta know!" Well, now I do....too well in fact.
ME & JOE BOB: polite chit chat (good morning, cold out here, just going to work, etc.)
JOE BOB: You have a cute little pug nose.
ME: thanks? (really seriously again?!)
JOE BOB: I love little pug noses. You got a boyfriend?
ME: No (Completely stunned by this unpleasant deja vu)
JOE BOB: I better watch myself, right? You know, I get turned on by pug noses
ME: Sir, I am not interested. That is enough (WTH!?!?!?! Someone get this man a pug nose dog so I can make a quick escape)
JOE BOB: Not interested. Why not? I could make you interested. I know how to do that- I can fix TV's if their broken and I'm a very smart person.
ME: (Silence, trying to stare off into space hoping he will get the hint)
JOE BOB: You got any kids? I have 3 (Yes, I know, we've had this conversation before little guy- and all 3 are older than me)
JOE BOB: You like to cook.
ME: (I was weak and just nodded my head in affirmation trying not to give in, but feeling so rude for ignoring him completely)
JOE BOB: ooooohhhhhh... girl don't tell me that! Do you make biscuits?
ME: (Nodding my head again-negative, trying not to laugh because I was already planning this blog post)
JOE BOB: (20 more uncomfortable minutes of riding the train being "complimented" on my little pug nose, people around were beginning to take notice, why didn't anyone save me?!?!)
Friendly reminder to self: make sure not to get on the later train. It is at a shift change....bad news
Friendly reminder to gals with cute little pug noses: Avoid the Kedzie Pink Line stop in the AM. :)
Points Plus
It's a new year and with it a new go around with Weight Watchers for me.
I re-joined online while eating a Butterfinger this morning. Classy, right? I know.
I'm expecting big things....and you should too. (or small-ER things may be more appropriate)Ask me how it's going so I don't flake out. And do not let me near Butterfingers.
I re-joined online while eating a Butterfinger this morning. Classy, right? I know.
I'm expecting big things....and you should too. (or small-ER things may be more appropriate)Ask me how it's going so I don't flake out. And do not let me near Butterfingers.
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