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Sunday, May 1, 2011

I've made a new friend...

...and it's name is Pina Colada Slurpee.
Life can be filled with challenges.
Some days are just rough and
occasionally we 
suffer disappointments.
When this happens,
you have to find joy 
in the simple things.
Jen and I went to 7-Eleven 
on Friday night and got
Pina Colada Slurpees.
Oh boy.
That is a tasty 
and refreshing treat!
In fact,
my very first thought 
when I woke up 
the next morning was
"I want a Pina Colada Slurpee!"
We had inventory this weekend at work,
and my treat to myself after working 
12 hours on a Saturday 
was my new favorite treat.
You guessed it:
a Pina Colada Slurpee!  
So so so yummo!
If you haven't tried it,
you should go as soon as possible. 
Let me know when you are going,
and I will come with you!
Please!  And thank you!!



Saturday, March 26, 2011

Getting ready for...

...Match Day!!
Soccer season is here!
Finally!!
Today is the home opener for
They are facing 
David Beckham and 
the LA Galaxy.
I am so excited :)
I think it's gonna be a sold-out game!
Definitely a bonus to being a
season ticket holder
is not having to worry about 
being able to get good tickets!
The only problem with soccer matches
is that sometimes the weather
is not very co-operative.
Because the weather 
can be so unpredictable,
I have a large checklist of things
I need for the game:
Ticket - check.
Poncho - check.
Leggings for under my jeans - check.
Long-sleeve tee - check.
ReAL shirt - check.
ReAL pullover - check.
ReAL cap - check.
ReAL scarf - check.
Soccer bracelet - check.
Gloves - check.
Blanket - check.
Jacket - check.
Little hotties - check.
This list should also include 
a healthy dose of team spirit - check!!
Andrew brings the cowbell,
to signify our joy when we score!
Hopefully we will use it tonight - often!
Tonight's game also features 
an announcement of a winner
for the Food challenge.
The stadium is looking for a 
new food item to sell
and they requested
game favorite recipes from fans.
make this yummy treat
with tortillas, hashbrowns, 
bacon, and sour cream,
and I convinced Andrew to enter.
He is one of three finalists!
I am keeping my fingers crossed
that he is named the winner!
How cool would that be?!
And if he does, 
you are welcome!
Now - bring on the game!
Ole, ole, ole, ole,
ReAL Salt Lake!!





Sunday, February 27, 2011

There is nothing boring...



 ...about board games.
With the right group of people,
games are just about as fun as it gets!
Last night was one of those nights.
It was so much fun hanging out with 
Matt, Katherine, Richard, Sharifa and Steve.
My face hurt from laughing so much!
We started out by enjoying a 
delicious dinner at Kneader's.
I love the Turkey Avocado Bacon 
on Focaccia bread.
I also love that I eat the leftovers
for breakfast the next day.
Yummo!
We went back to Steve's and
played a couple of really fun games.
 Smart Ass is a trivia game,
Sometimes you just feel dumb
while playing, but it's still loads of fun :)
Loaded questions is the
classic game of "Who Said What?"
There is a lot of laughter involved
while trying to guess
how everyone answered the question,
and as we learned last night,
sometimes finding out how people
really feel might be a deal breaker...
I'm glad Matt and Sharifa could bond over winter,
so the "Grateful effing Dead" comment
doesn't have to be the end of their friendship!
Good food + fun friends = great night!
Next on my list of games
I want to play is Mad Gab.
Any takers?!





Pictures from...


...Color Me Mine.
These are my latest creations.
Aren't they cute?
I definitely think so.
And thanks to Sabrina
for the awesome stand
so I can show them off  :)

Sunday, February 20, 2011

Color me happy...

...at Color Me Mine!
I definitely am not, 
nor will I ever be,
very artistic.
Let's face it:
drawing stick figures 
is a stretch for me.
 But I have found a way
to let my inner artist
be expressed.
is my favorite form of therapy,
and a little therapy never hurts!
I have been several times now
and each time I leave
I feel happy and content.
I was able to go yesterday with
Cindi, Jen, Stacie, and Steve.
It was the end of a long week, 
and being able to sit and chat, 
sometimes quietly, 
sometimes not so much,
while working on our pieces
was just what the doctor ordered.
The first time I painted a 
mini round chip and dip bowl,
the second time I painted a 
mini square chip and dip plate, 
but I'm most excited about
what I made last night.
I made a chip and dip platter, 
and a small square plate.
I planned out the colors to use
on the chip and dip platter
very carefully, and then,
with a helpful suggestion from Steve,
I added a few colors,
and some polka dots :)
When I was all done with that
I used reckless abandon
to paint the small square plate
with the same colors.
I can't wait for the platter,
and the plate will just be an added bonus,
no matter how it turns out.
I might even throw a party
to celebrate :)





Sunday, February 6, 2011

It's my party...

...and I'll cry if I want to.
Birthdays are fun.
And I celebrated one this week.
I spent the first few days of February
doing things just for me.
On Tuesday, I renewed 
my drivers license.
What a hassle that turned out to be.
Except for the fact that it's 
the worst picture ever,
I'm really glad I don't have to 
do that again for a while!
On Wednesday, I used a gift certificate
that I got for a Christmas, 
and treated myself to a pedicure.
I'm so glad Josselyn got to come too!!
Thursday turned out to be really great.
My office was decorated,
lots of people said Happy Birthday,
everyone was so kind about 
saying how I young I still look,
and we had cheesecake for breakfast.
Yummm, yummm, yummm!
I received oodles of messages on Facebook, 
and lots of birthday phone calls.
Josselyn was kind enough to make me
a special birthday dinner,
complete with a Tiara.
I was, after all, the birthday Princess :)
Dinner was fabulous, and so was dessert.
Confession: I have eaten leftover
pineapple-upside-down cake 
for breakfast every day since then.
I took Friday off from work so I could 
treat myself to a sleep-in morning.
It was well worth it!
I went with some friends:
Josselyn, Damien, Jen, Cindi and Steve,
to lunch at my favorite sushi place,
Ahh Sushi.
I have received some really good gifts, 
but the one that made me cry was given to me
by Jen, Cindi, and Steve.
I am eligible to apply for American Citizenship
this year, but I have to save up some $$$.
My friends got together and started 
a little American fund for me.
I am one lucky girl! 
*The fund will remain open for donations,
if anyone else is interested :)*
After lunch, Josselyn and I went shopping.
I got some great deals.
I went to Kohl's and used another
gift card I was given for Christmas.
For only $20.73
I got 2 shirts, and 2 skirts,
and saved $92.42.
And I still have some money left on the card.
That's what I call good shopping!
I finished off my birthday week 
by getting my hair done on Saturday.
Nothing beats being pampered!
The best part of all this is that
I still have a family birthday party
next weekend to look forward to.
Thanks to everyone 
for helping make this
my best birthday yet!
I love you all!




Thursday, January 27, 2011

I'm particular about...

...the pens I use.
Especially at work.
I use a black pen for general notes.
I use a blue pen for signing documents.
And I use a purple pen for writing on
intercompany envelopes and
for recording tracking numbers
and shipping charges on the 
Bill of Ladings I ship out every day.
I am a creature of habit
and I like my routine just the way it is.
Recently, this routine was disrupted.
I left my desk for about 15 minutes.
and when I returned, 
I could tell something was off.
It took me some time to figure out
that my purple pen was missing!
I discovered that while I was gone,
someone had picked up 
some paperwork, 
and had walked away 
with my purple pen.
I was not happy.
I know it's just a pen,
but I've been using it for a long time.
I was out of sorts for a few days.
I tried going without the purple pen, but
I found myself looking for it, 
and missing it all the time.
I purchased a new purple pen and  
all was right in my work world.
Last week I left work early 
to start my weekend off right 
with a half day Sushi Friday.
On Monday morning, I picked up
my purple pen to record a 
tracking number and shipping charge.
I was fairly certain I was seeing things.
My purple pen was not purple.
It was orange! 
As much as I am not a morning person,
I raced out of my office to ask 
Sabrina if by some chance 
she had accidentally
switched pens with mine.
She agreed for a minute
that it was her pen, 
but then she took it back.  
By this time Natascha was laughing,
so I knew she had something to do with it.
It only took a few seconds
for me to get my purple pen restored
to it's natural state.
I have to say, 
I think this is probably one of
the funniest practical jokes
ever played on me.
Well done, Natascha and Sabrina.
You got me.
And poor Jodie.
She won't go into my office unless
she has her own pens with her.
It's probably better that way.
Like I said,
I'm particular about my pens,
and it's best not to mess with them.
But just in case,
I now have a spare purple pen in my purse.
For everyone's sake,
I hope I never have to use it.

 



Sunday, January 16, 2011

A special thanks...

...to Jen for doubling my music collection!
Recently, my computer crashed.
I hate when things like that happen.
Technology can be fantastic,
but there are times when it 
just conspires against you,
or maybe it's just me?!?
Anyway, it had been a while since 
I backed up my iTunes
so I lost almost everything!
But Jen came to my rescue.
We had plans to go see Guster,
one of my favorite bands,
and I mentioned that I had lost 
all my Guster music.
Jen copied over some music,
including Guster, of course,
and when I went to load it
on my computer I noticed
that it doubled my collection.
Honestly, it's not hard to 
double something when there is 
very little to start with, 
but it sure made me happy :)
(If anyone has music to share,
please feel free to do so.
I am open to growing my collection.)
The concert was spectacular.
They started off with my favorite song,
Barrel of a Gun,
and ended with an acoustic encore 
which was a pretty awesome way
to end the evening.
I think a good time was had by all.
Not really surprising since 
I was hanging out with 
Jen, Cindi, Tracy, Lisa, and Stacie.
With a quick side note to the couple
standing in front of us
who spent the entire show making out:
I can think of cheaper make-out dates!
Next time, please stand somewhere else.
So, thanks to Jen for allowing me
to continue enjoying the sounds
of Guster after a worthwhile evening
spent in their great presence.
p.s. If I have a choice between watching
the Australian Open
or the Golden Globes...
the Happy Slam wins.
Sorry Ricky Gervais,
Sam Querrey is more
entertaining to watch than you.
p.p.s. Thanks to Jen for posting 
the picture of Guster playing their final song,
which I shamelessly stole to post here.



 


Sunday, January 9, 2011

One week down...

...and all I'm asking for 
is a little sunshine!
The beginning of the new year
always seems bleak:
Back to working full weeks,
no more holidays,
family get-togethers,
or vacations for a while.
Gloomy weather only
adds to the dreariness.
But just when it seems hopeless,
the sun comes out, 
the sky clears,
it's blue skies and
crisp air all around.
It's a new start,
a chance to make the
best of things,
to appreciate the goodness
that is all around
if we just open our eyes.
 It's the perfect time to say
Hello World,
this is gonna be my year!
All I'm saying is that
the sunshine makes it easier.
 


Sunday, January 2, 2011

Twinkle, twinkle, little star...

 ...How I wonder
what lies ahead for 
the new year!
It's hard to believe that
2010
has come and gone.
There were highs and lows,
ups and downs,
smiles and frowns,
laughter and tears,
busy days and fun-filled nights.
I came away with a
greater appreciation for
family,
friends,
work,
home,
transportation.
This year I want to 
remember
the good times
and focus on making
every day 
the best day!
Bring it on, 2011!