Friday, December 31, 2010
Grinch or Genius
Last year the day after Thanksgiving I pulled out all the outside Christmas lights and got to work. The day after Thanksgiving this year I pulled out this
And then I quit. It could have been laziness or it could of been that I wasn't emotional prepared to find any of the lights for bushes not working. However, I was beginning to feel like the Grinch because we have quite a few houses in the neighborhood that go all out with Christmas lights. Then today as I watched my neighbors tackle their decorations and all I had to do was this
I was feeling pretty pleased with my decision.
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Proof That Nobody is Perfect
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
What's It Gonna Be

I am working getting some goals on paper for 2011. Decisions, descisons...stay tuned.

Monday, December 27, 2010
Celebration Gone Wrong

I am not even going to tell how close I came. Pretty darn close.
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Saturday, December 25, 2010
Sunday, December 19, 2010
14 and 4
14 - the number of pounds I've lost since my birthday. 4 months too late for my class reunion.
Better late than never, dang it.
Better late than never, dang it.

Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Friday, December 3, 2010
I am Starting To See It
For the longest time I didn't get it. What's the big deal I thought. I don't see it...but the more times I watch The Proposal I am starting to see it.
Yeah, I am starting to see it...


Defining Moments

Many years ago I had a priest tell me "Ann, God doesn't require you to like everyone, but you do have to love everyone." It was a relief because can I love anyone especially if I don't have to look at, speak to, or deal with them.
Truth be told until I hit my 30's I didn't really like most people. Blame it on my early retail career. Nothing can make you hate mankind like working at the mall.
I guess we mellow with age because I am not anywhere near as hard to get along with as I am sure I was in my younger years. I've developed a filter, somewhat small but it's a filter. My years of recruiting have taught me to understand people better. I now live by - you fly your freak flag and I'll fly mine and as long as we aren't hurting anyone it's all good.
I am still not fond of everyone and there are days that Facebook makes me a hater. (Really, do we need to be update about every ache, pain and doctor visit your daughter has?) But the blog world has introduced to more fantastic people that I just love than I can count. It's progress.

Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Monday, November 29, 2010
Battle with the Christmas Lights

Do you prefer fake or real trees? Do you have any with the light already on them?
Sunday, November 28, 2010
Back into the Routine


Saturday, November 27, 2010
Friday, November 26, 2010
The Day After
We had a nice and relaxing Thanksgiving yesterday. No hijacking of my plans to relax. I think this was mainly because Mister woke up sick so he had a valid excuse not to head across town to his brothers. Otherwise I may not have been so happy and relaxed. Is that bad?
I spent the morning cooking, drinking coffee, getting out Christmas decorations and trying to decide what my plans for Black Friday would be. Oh and I went for a run. Finally, after months of no running. I was thankful.
This morning I got up at 6:00ish drank coffe and watched The Proposal and then Sense and Sensibility. Shopping and crowds just didn't seems very appealing. I did finally get out to see what was going on in the retail world. I had a small list - something my mom had asked for and something my dad wanted. I picked up a few things but for the most part the shopping was disappointing. I guess it would have been more exciting if I would have done the early morning thing. Maybe next year...
I spent the morning cooking, drinking coffee, getting out Christmas decorations and trying to decide what my plans for Black Friday would be. Oh and I went for a run. Finally, after months of no running. I was thankful.
This morning I got up at 6:00ish drank coffe and watched The Proposal and then Sense and Sensibility. Shopping and crowds just didn't seems very appealing. I did finally get out to see what was going on in the retail world. I had a small list - something my mom had asked for and something my dad wanted. I picked up a few things but for the most part the shopping was disappointing. I guess it would have been more exciting if I would have done the early morning thing. Maybe next year...

Thursday, November 25, 2010
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
It's the Little Things in Life


I am wearing this boyfriend jacket from Boden today. I am in love. I am not sure if it's the fit, quality, or pretty lining but I didn't even mind getting up and driving into the office today.
This is my first purchase from Boden. They sucked me in with their buy two items get the third for a $1 promo a few weeks ago. I am sold.
Have you shopped Boden.com?
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
New Allergy

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Monday, November 22, 2010
Happy Travels

Sunday, November 21, 2010
Your Sunday Best
Is there such as thing as your Sunday best anymore? Do people still dress up for church? I'll admit that we Catholics are very relaxed in our church dress. Jeans seem to be the norm. When did we get so relaxed? I know I am guilty of it. Some would say that your attendance is more important than what you wear. But when you see a grown woman walk into mass wearing track pants and hoodie you have to wonder if we've crossed a line. I think it's time I started to make more of an effort in my Sunday best.
Do you dress up on Sunday to go to Church?
Do you dress up on Sunday to go to Church?

Saturday, November 20, 2010
Living On Hot and Sour Soup


Friday, November 19, 2010
The Grinch That Stole Thanksgiving

That would be TBS showing the Grinch Who Stole Christmas tonight. Seriously, I get that Christmas evokes happy feelings for people and everyone could use a little happy. But damn could you just slow down. You couldn't wait till this coming Thursday? Really? Can't I just focus on Thanksgiving and being thankful. Is that too much to ask? Great now I sound like a grinch...


Thursday, November 18, 2010
Office Romance


Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Death - Day 2
Dear God,
I will be patient and let this viral thing run it's 7-10 day course. I only ask that you let the sweats subside asap. I won't question why in your infinite wisdom you found it necessary to make things sag as we age but between me and you under boob sweat is the worst.
Love,
I will be patient and let this viral thing run it's 7-10 day course. I only ask that you let the sweats subside asap. I won't question why in your infinite wisdom you found it necessary to make things sag as we age but between me and you under boob sweat is the worst.
Love,

Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Maybe I Should of Gotten That Flu Shot

1st day back from my staycation and I have muscle aches, sore throat, and the chills. I'd be worried about the people who sat next to me for hours at a staff meeting if I could just focus on something other than wanting to cry. It's that bad friends.
Monday, November 15, 2010
Monday Monday

Sunday, November 14, 2010
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