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Saturday, December 24, 2011
A Gap in Time..
It is now December, and the last post I had entered was in October! Wow! It doesn't feel that way.. But I am going to be doing a little redesigning and refocusing on what I really should be blogging about. So keep in tune for the new and improved, I WILL be back :D
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Fall Festivities
Well it's finally here! My favorite season of the year. Again, I couldn't be any happier :)
Last weekend I took an extended weekend to go see my love in Maryland. It was well worth the pay cut. We made lots of food and goodies aka smoothies, apple turn overs and cookies! We watched some movies, went for a walk, built a table and stools, and played some softball. It was beautiful. I wish I could go back every weekend. I can't wait to have him every weekend.
When I started this post it was mid October and now it's the weekend before Halloween! Gosh, the time has been passing so quickly.
Halloween Festivities:
This weekend I went to my brothers friends party after the flyers game. :) (which by the way 13th row tickets behind the goal, amazing!) Anyways the party was fun, Some of the costumes were pretty unique, others were original. The prize winners were Dave and Kelly, as usual. They were an old couple, but they were playboy/girls haha. It was hilarious. My brother Tim was Scuba Steve, Sheila was a pimpette, Mike- a penguin, Gary was Joe Dirt and Jess was Joe Dirts girlfriend. There also was Popeye, Woody and Jesse from Toy Story, and many others. I can't wait til next weekends party!
I was a flamingo :) I made the costume myself and I love it. I will post a picture next weekend after the party.
Current Music:
Zac Brown Band - Whiskey's gone
Selena Gomez- Who Says
Train- If It's Love ( i cant help it, it makes me happy )
That's all for now, i'm being lazy sorry.
Last weekend I took an extended weekend to go see my love in Maryland. It was well worth the pay cut. We made lots of food and goodies aka smoothies, apple turn overs and cookies! We watched some movies, went for a walk, built a table and stools, and played some softball. It was beautiful. I wish I could go back every weekend. I can't wait to have him every weekend.
When I started this post it was mid October and now it's the weekend before Halloween! Gosh, the time has been passing so quickly.
Halloween Festivities:
This weekend I went to my brothers friends party after the flyers game. :) (which by the way 13th row tickets behind the goal, amazing!) Anyways the party was fun, Some of the costumes were pretty unique, others were original. The prize winners were Dave and Kelly, as usual. They were an old couple, but they were playboy/girls haha. It was hilarious. My brother Tim was Scuba Steve, Sheila was a pimpette, Mike- a penguin, Gary was Joe Dirt and Jess was Joe Dirts girlfriend. There also was Popeye, Woody and Jesse from Toy Story, and many others. I can't wait til next weekends party!
I was a flamingo :) I made the costume myself and I love it. I will post a picture next weekend after the party.
Current Music:
Zac Brown Band - Whiskey's gone
Selena Gomez- Who Says
Train- If It's Love ( i cant help it, it makes me happy )
That's all for now, i'm being lazy sorry.
Sunday, October 2, 2011
More rainy days
Shoes, Bags, Nail Polish, Books & Clothes:
Current Songs:
Taking it back: Savage Garden: Moon and Back <3
Another Oldie but soo good! Eric Clapton: Layla
It is so hard to stop myself from buying more of them. I went to the store yesterday to see if Dicks had anything I wanted to use my $10 reward on before it expired, I ended up with a $35 hoodie for $3.85 :) a 76'ers hoodie in fact. Rich says "I love my little bargain hunter girl" haha, it's true i'm a bargain hunter because if it's not on sale i'm 99% sure i'm not buying it.
I say to myself, hmm this is (insert # of hours of work) is it worth it? And then I thing I just bought a hoodie for $3.85 do I want to spend $25 on a bag? It is a great way to shop, but the problem is I became so good at it! Seriously though, I can't stop finding awesome deals and when I do it's so hard to turn them down. Its a win-lose situation.
I went through my closet today, by this I mean I took every piece of clothing out and put it back. I have an organizing problem. I need more space so I can make it look better while organized because it's all squished in there. Oh well I feel so much better about it. I took everything off the top shelf, alllll of my purses and bags down, as well as my scrapbooks. I relocated them to the storage space under my bed. The top of my closet looks so cute now. I'm satisfied, for now.
I'm definitely in love with all of my shoes, I was able to part with one pair though. I started out with 3 I was ready to let go but then I made the mistake of trying them on again.. Yep, they are back on my shelves. Fail.
I've been adding to my book shelves quiet often the past month or so.
I have 3 borrowed from my friend Michelle, odd I know. And I ordered 3 online from Barnes and Nobles.
I bought 2 that were on sale at Barnes and Nobles when I went to get Rich his gift card.
I bought two at the dollar store, one was for my mom but she finished it and now it's on my to read shelf.
Prior to all of this I bought five at the library, for 50cents each and two at a yard sale down the shore.
I will eventually upload an excel sheet of books I have, that I've read and plan to read.
Current Songs:
Taking it back: Savage Garden: Moon and Back <3
Another Oldie but soo good! Eric Clapton: Layla
Today's Quote:
""The doors we open and close each day decide the lives we live." - Flora Whittemore
Saturday, October 1, 2011
Kids These Days....
What A Day!
Okay so to start this was just one crazy day! Mustard explosions, water splashed, crying leaving the DMV, My pop making a Nike reference at the Nursing Home, then saving a kid while he got jumped.
Exploding Mustard:
So at work I was feeling nausea and gross so I was trying to do a bunch of random small jobs while waiting to start making lunch for the kids, what a kick in the butt that was. So I chose to create more room in the refrigerator for milk, I condensed different salad dressings and such (exciting I know! ha ha). I then went for the mustard, the big refilling container was in there, I grabbed it by the lid. Yeah you guess it, the lid wasn't tight on the bottle so the entire jug fell to the ground, exploding. I stood there in shock for 2 minutes and then looked around. It was all over me, the refrigerator (that I had scrubbed clean the day before) the cabinetry, the carpet, the phone, clean dishes I just got done doing, the allergy lists, EVERYTHING! I wiped the nasty mustard off of my face, arms and what I could off of my clothes and went into the Pre-K room to get Maura. I said "Hey Maura, you want a good laugh? Come, come look what I just did." She walked in and immediately began laughing in shock. She then left and went to get the camera! I started to clean it up and then realized the shampoo cleaner wasn't in the day care, I called up Kris (my boss) she laughed at me and said I was screwed and had to use bleach and a rag.. That was fun.
DMV Walk Out:
First off, the people there are rather rude, mostly the security/front desk. I went to renew my state I.D. I was given the number 808 and they were already on 987 so I went back to desk, which now the bitchy lady was there. I said, I'm not here to renew my license or anything like that I just need to renew my photo I.D. so, she took my number and gave me a 129 number to the photo side. I waited another 20minutes to get my number called. I got up there and the man said I was in the wrong place, that I needed to be on the other side to pay first then to get my photo done. The rude security lady decided she had to copy something the moment I got up there, the man said well i'm sorry honey she gave you the wrong number. I said okay, the lady was like that's what she asked for I ain't do nothing wrong, she wanted it i gave her it. I was so mad at this point. I was there for an hour of waiting, for nothing!
So, I was going to get a new number and re-do my entire process, but then tear's started I have no idea where they came from. Normally, I would have given the lady a hard time with an attitude because she did it on purpose, but I cried instead? I have no idea. My emotions are a mess, especially these past few days
My Nike referring Pop-Pop:
After the DMV I decided to go to the nursing home to visit my Pop before his return home. His Physical Therapist came for his last treatment while my mom and I were there. I was kind of happy I got to see him during his therapy. He hates it, but he is a stubborn man. I was wearing my blue Nike Just Do It shirt. We finally got him to put his shoes on and go for a walk around the nursing home instead of going into the gym. While we were walking he was like I hate that gym place, that's the last place I want to go. I said "Pop that's my life! What are you saying you hate my career?" He was like "yes, yes i do" hahha I love him. We got outside he made it all the way to the bench which is an improvement for him, when we were sitting the P.T. tried to get him to throw up and catch a bean bag he refused to it, the stubborn man he is. So we waited a few minutes and tried to get him to get back up and go to the PT room to practice opening and closing the refrigerator door.. he did not want to go. A few moments later he said "Its like Nike; Just Do It, I guess right?" I was in shock ha ha. He stood up and began walking back. Gotta love him.
(Pop Easter 2010)
Kids These Days :
Okay, so I don't know if some kids attract danger or they seek it but either way wow! Last night my friend Mike picked me up in his new AWESOME jeep, (yes, I am extremely jealous). Anyways, we were going to pick up his dog from his mom's house and then take Larry home and go out to a bar or something.. well there was a little pit stop along the way.
We turned into Bristol Pike to head towards their apartment to drop them off and all of a sudden we see a car pulled over at the train tracks. Next thing I know the Jeep is slammed into park we said Oh, Shit! then things went a little crazy from there. Mike grabbed his pistol loaded it and jumped outta the car, I saw three kids beating the shit out of another kid on the INSIDE of the fence for the train. First off, what posses someone to jump another person talk about unfair fighting. Second, on train tracks? Really though? Wow.
Anyway back to the scene, there was a car in-front of us and girls along the road looking scared and confused. Mike scared the kids who were jumping this kid away and a different guy jumped the fence, with this mean look, Larry and I thought he was going to attack Mike, which he would have been sorry if he had. No lie, as he was jumping the fence a train blew through. So the man jumping the fence, shook Mikes hand and thanked him. We found out the kid getting jumped was with the girls and they were looking for their friend who was trying to commit suicide. How awful. Mike came back to the Jeep and told me to give him the flash light, they seen the one guy talking to other people on the tracks a little behind us. Mike went to check it out, luckily no one was hit by the train. We made sure someone called the cops and then we went on our way. What a crazy night.
Health Fact/Tip:
25% of women exercise commando* No undies, is doctor approved according to Self Magazine. As long as there is one layer between you and the elements. In October's issue or check it out online at self.com
Daily Quote:
"Genius is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration!" - Thomas Alva Edison
Current Song: (always have more than one, music is constantly playing)
Stilettos And T-Shirt Bobby Valentine ft Nikki Minaj
Okay so to start this was just one crazy day! Mustard explosions, water splashed, crying leaving the DMV, My pop making a Nike reference at the Nursing Home, then saving a kid while he got jumped.
Exploding Mustard:
So at work I was feeling nausea and gross so I was trying to do a bunch of random small jobs while waiting to start making lunch for the kids, what a kick in the butt that was. So I chose to create more room in the refrigerator for milk, I condensed different salad dressings and such (exciting I know! ha ha). I then went for the mustard, the big refilling container was in there, I grabbed it by the lid. Yeah you guess it, the lid wasn't tight on the bottle so the entire jug fell to the ground, exploding. I stood there in shock for 2 minutes and then looked around. It was all over me, the refrigerator (that I had scrubbed clean the day before) the cabinetry, the carpet, the phone, clean dishes I just got done doing, the allergy lists, EVERYTHING! I wiped the nasty mustard off of my face, arms and what I could off of my clothes and went into the Pre-K room to get Maura. I said "Hey Maura, you want a good laugh? Come, come look what I just did." She walked in and immediately began laughing in shock. She then left and went to get the camera! I started to clean it up and then realized the shampoo cleaner wasn't in the day care, I called up Kris (my boss) she laughed at me and said I was screwed and had to use bleach and a rag.. That was fun.
DMV Walk Out:
First off, the people there are rather rude, mostly the security/front desk. I went to renew my state I.D. I was given the number 808 and they were already on 987 so I went back to desk, which now the bitchy lady was there. I said, I'm not here to renew my license or anything like that I just need to renew my photo I.D. so, she took my number and gave me a 129 number to the photo side. I waited another 20minutes to get my number called. I got up there and the man said I was in the wrong place, that I needed to be on the other side to pay first then to get my photo done. The rude security lady decided she had to copy something the moment I got up there, the man said well i'm sorry honey she gave you the wrong number. I said okay, the lady was like that's what she asked for I ain't do nothing wrong, she wanted it i gave her it. I was so mad at this point. I was there for an hour of waiting, for nothing!
So, I was going to get a new number and re-do my entire process, but then tear's started I have no idea where they came from. Normally, I would have given the lady a hard time with an attitude because she did it on purpose, but I cried instead? I have no idea. My emotions are a mess, especially these past few days
My Nike referring Pop-Pop:
After the DMV I decided to go to the nursing home to visit my Pop before his return home. His Physical Therapist came for his last treatment while my mom and I were there. I was kind of happy I got to see him during his therapy. He hates it, but he is a stubborn man. I was wearing my blue Nike Just Do It shirt. We finally got him to put his shoes on and go for a walk around the nursing home instead of going into the gym. While we were walking he was like I hate that gym place, that's the last place I want to go. I said "Pop that's my life! What are you saying you hate my career?" He was like "yes, yes i do" hahha I love him. We got outside he made it all the way to the bench which is an improvement for him, when we were sitting the P.T. tried to get him to throw up and catch a bean bag he refused to it, the stubborn man he is. So we waited a few minutes and tried to get him to get back up and go to the PT room to practice opening and closing the refrigerator door.. he did not want to go. A few moments later he said "Its like Nike; Just Do It, I guess right?" I was in shock ha ha. He stood up and began walking back. Gotta love him.
Kids These Days :
Okay, so I don't know if some kids attract danger or they seek it but either way wow! Last night my friend Mike picked me up in his new AWESOME jeep, (yes, I am extremely jealous). Anyways, we were going to pick up his dog from his mom's house and then take Larry home and go out to a bar or something.. well there was a little pit stop along the way.
We turned into Bristol Pike to head towards their apartment to drop them off and all of a sudden we see a car pulled over at the train tracks. Next thing I know the Jeep is slammed into park we said Oh, Shit! then things went a little crazy from there. Mike grabbed his pistol loaded it and jumped outta the car, I saw three kids beating the shit out of another kid on the INSIDE of the fence for the train. First off, what posses someone to jump another person talk about unfair fighting. Second, on train tracks? Really though? Wow.
Anyway back to the scene, there was a car in-front of us and girls along the road looking scared and confused. Mike scared the kids who were jumping this kid away and a different guy jumped the fence, with this mean look, Larry and I thought he was going to attack Mike, which he would have been sorry if he had. No lie, as he was jumping the fence a train blew through. So the man jumping the fence, shook Mikes hand and thanked him. We found out the kid getting jumped was with the girls and they were looking for their friend who was trying to commit suicide. How awful. Mike came back to the Jeep and told me to give him the flash light, they seen the one guy talking to other people on the tracks a little behind us. Mike went to check it out, luckily no one was hit by the train. We made sure someone called the cops and then we went on our way. What a crazy night.
Health Fact/Tip:
25% of women exercise commando* No undies, is doctor approved according to Self Magazine. As long as there is one layer between you and the elements. In October's issue or check it out online at self.com
Daily Quote:
"Genius is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration!" - Thomas Alva Edison
Current Song: (always have more than one, music is constantly playing)
Stilettos And T-Shirt Bobby Valentine ft Nikki Minaj
LMFAO- Sexy and I Know It
That's all for now :)
<3 Me
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Just a Typical Day :)
Cooking Discovery:
Music Discovery:
On my walk to work this morning I tuned into Adele Radio on Pandora, all I can say about her is uhm AMAZING! But anyways aside from her incredible talent, I came across two songs that I have fallen in love with :) Hope you enjoy...
Adele Right As Rain ( I love the Live version best)
The Afters - Light Up The Sky
Quote of the Day :
<3 "life is partly what we make it, partly what it is made by the friends we choose."
- Tennessee Williams. <3
Currently Reading:
Heavier Than Heaven, A Biography of Kurt Cobain by Charles R. Cross
anddd.
Lone Survivor, The Eyewitness Account of Operation Redwing and The Lost Heroes of Seal Team 10- Marcus Luttrell with Patrick Robinson
Health Tip:
Healthier Movie Munchies: AMC offers Smart MovieSnacks.. around $7. It includes fruit chips, a trail mix bar, air-popped corn chips and a bottle of water! This is 453. Or try the following which are better than the other concession snacks
- Cotton Candy 300 calories no fat
- Junior Mints 170 calories, grams fat per serving (share a large box)
- Soft pretzel 483 calories 4.4 grams fat (split with a friend)
this tip is from Fitness Magazine check it out at fitnessmagazine.com
Just Because I feel like blabbing:
Tomorrow morning the head coach is going to the hospital to be induced! She's having her twins tomorrow :) I hope all goes well for her, we are all so excited. This means the team is left to Rona and I, as coach would say "Oh Brother" haha. The season is half way through already! I can't believe it.
For the Spring:
I think I've found my apartment for next semester! It's beautiful, I would be sharing the kitchen, bathroom, and living room with two grad students from another school but it comes fully furnished which would benefit me at this point in time. I wouldn't have to buy a second bed and kitchen set as well as everything else! But then again I will be needing all of that right after I graduate anyways for my move to Maryland with my future hubster <3 Things are looking so great right now and I honestly couldn't be happier.
Today at work the kids helped make Apple Turn Overs and I must say they were freaking fantastic! Just skin the apples, wrap them inside the crescent, put a little butter on top, mix together sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle that on top of the butter and BAM! So good! I put them in the oven for a little more than 20minutes on 375 and they were perfect.
Yesterday at work I made onion soup with fresh onions. Let me tell you that sucked! Making enough onions for a soup for a day care of 70 kids, whew was I in tears! My boss came up and helped chop them to get it done quicker, her and I were both in tears and had to stop twice to wash our hands and wipe our eyes.
Music Discovery:
On my walk to work this morning I tuned into Adele Radio on Pandora, all I can say about her is uhm AMAZING! But anyways aside from her incredible talent, I came across two songs that I have fallen in love with :) Hope you enjoy...
Adele Right As Rain ( I love the Live version best)
There ain't no room in my bed
As far as I'm concerned
So wipe that dirty smile off
We won't be making up
I've cried my heart out
And now I've had enough of love
As far as I'm concerned
So wipe that dirty smile off
We won't be making up
I've cried my heart out
And now I've had enough of love
The Afters - Light Up The Sky
When stars are hiding in the clouds
I don't feel them shining When I can't see
You beyond my doubt
The silver lining
When I've almost reached the end
Like a flood You're rushing in
Your love is rushing in
Quote of the Day :
<3 "life is partly what we make it, partly what it is made by the friends we choose."
- Tennessee Williams. <3
Currently Reading:
Heavier Than Heaven, A Biography of Kurt Cobain by Charles R. Cross
anddd.
Lone Survivor, The Eyewitness Account of Operation Redwing and The Lost Heroes of Seal Team 10- Marcus Luttrell with Patrick Robinson
Health Tip:
Healthier Movie Munchies: AMC offers Smart MovieSnacks.. around $7. It includes fruit chips, a trail mix bar, air-popped corn chips and a bottle of water! This is 453. Or try the following which are better than the other concession snacks
- Cotton Candy 300 calories no fat
- Junior Mints 170 calories, grams fat per serving (share a large box)
- Soft pretzel 483 calories 4.4 grams fat (split with a friend)
this tip is from Fitness Magazine check it out at fitnessmagazine.com
Just Because I feel like blabbing:
Tomorrow morning the head coach is going to the hospital to be induced! She's having her twins tomorrow :) I hope all goes well for her, we are all so excited. This means the team is left to Rona and I, as coach would say "Oh Brother" haha. The season is half way through already! I can't believe it.
For the Spring:
I think I've found my apartment for next semester! It's beautiful, I would be sharing the kitchen, bathroom, and living room with two grad students from another school but it comes fully furnished which would benefit me at this point in time. I wouldn't have to buy a second bed and kitchen set as well as everything else! But then again I will be needing all of that right after I graduate anyways for my move to Maryland with my future hubster <3 Things are looking so great right now and I honestly couldn't be happier.
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Connecting the Dots
Hello everyone :)
I've decided to begin writing a blog about this beautiful life that I am living. I am so thankful for the past which has brought me to where I am today, here writing about how happy I am. There are day's I want to sleep away just like anyone but there are days I feel as though I'm floating on a cloud ready to drift away.
I have many random thoughts, idea's and concerns everyday. So I figure what a great way to share new things with you and ask you for your view, which ever it may be.
Current topics, music, news, fashion trends, love, nature and of course adventure. This life is full of all of them so I am here to display my loves for them. I hope you will join me in this crazy journey.
<3
Minnie Michelle
I've decided to begin writing a blog about this beautiful life that I am living. I am so thankful for the past which has brought me to where I am today, here writing about how happy I am. There are day's I want to sleep away just like anyone but there are days I feel as though I'm floating on a cloud ready to drift away.
I have many random thoughts, idea's and concerns everyday. So I figure what a great way to share new things with you and ask you for your view, which ever it may be.
Current topics, music, news, fashion trends, love, nature and of course adventure. This life is full of all of them so I am here to display my loves for them. I hope you will join me in this crazy journey.
<3
Minnie Michelle
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