January 2012
'Tude.
I have really been noticing people’s attitude (or ‘tude as I like to call it) recently. The man hears me yell at him about turning down the ‘tude at least twice a weekend.
Today, I just had a conference call with the husband (aka the man) and the work husband (aka scooter) about how they both need to alternate their ‘tude. Yesterday, they both had ‘tude on the same...
No Caffeine.
I have been off caffeine for 2.5 weeks now. I allow myself one decaf coffee in the morning and nothing else. Just water. Only water.
I do drink vodka with sprite and I don’t think it counts against me. Right?
Meal Planning: Week of January 23.
Well, we have been doing this I just haven’t been posting it. Sorry!
Monday: Broiled tofu (thanks, Shea, for the idea!), broccoli and seven grains from Trader Joe’s
Tuesday: Carnitas with crispy polenta.
Wednesday: Breakfast for dinner
Thursday: Grilled chicken with spaghetti squash
Friday: n/a
Saturday day: buffalo chicken rolls
Back injury.
Around this time last year, I basically threw my lower back out by dropping it like it was hot at Party Arty.
Well, Party Arty is on Saturday. So, I am going to start doing yoga tonight to help stretch and train my lower back.
This sounds like a logical plan; however, it would be a lot easier if I hadn’t basically thrown my back out on Saturday night after having way too much to drink and...
Frannie's gone. →
Which is a good but I am sad. I’ll get one next time.
My New Year's...
I don’t like to make new year’s resolutions. And, I type that with a plural because unlike my husband I do believe that you can make more than one. So, I committed to doing My New Year’s trying-to-do-something-differently-but-this-isn’t-a-resolution Resolution.
Here’s the list:
Stop drinking caffeine.
Stop eating so much candy on free candy day.
Stop being so...
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White Houses by Vanessa Carlton.
This song reminds me of college and lots of loud singing in cars. I am listening to it on repeat on spotify today. It is making my mood 100% better. Isn’t that funny how a depressing song with great memories can do that?
Crashed on the floor when I moved in This little bungalow with some strange new friends Stay up too late, and I’m too thin We promise each other it’s...
Floral Friday. →
Emily from Emmy-Ray posted about my amazing first anniversary present from the man. Check it out for the details.
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My Life Update.
Bathroom renovation is 90% done.
I am sick therefore I am dying.
I am on a spending freeze (thank god my winter leggings arrived yesterday).
The man and I booked a trip to New Orleans in April.
My dog is the cutest dog in the world.
Welp, that’s about it.
Our first giveaway! →
Check it out.
I know, I know.
I have turned into one of those parents who only talks about my dog on my blog. I am sorry but he is super cute and I am busy so it works out. I promise to be better starting next week.
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Meal planning is out the window...
when your new niece arrives today!
I’m so happy to be an auntie to Aniston Elizabeth.
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Meal Planning: Week of January 2.
Monday: dijon ginger glazed pork tenderloin, sauteed asparagus and mashed cauliflower (using greek yogurt and mozzarella)
Tuesday: Spicy shrimp with bok choy and broccoli
Wednesday: Asian glazed chicken with roasted cauliflower and brussel sprouts
Thursday: Pecan crusted mahi mahi with a salad
Friday: n/a
Saturday: n/a
Sunday: Pork chops with whatever veggies I have left
We are back on...
La-La-Loving
tnick:
My kindle fire.
Samesies.
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Warning.
Injury photo below.