New Kids on the Block will be in Chicago at the AllState Arena October 4, 2008!!! Yes, ladies.....We will be able to see them in the FLESH singing "Oh OH OH oH OH OH THE RIGHT STUFF!" LOL! I've been a life long die hard fan...(yes I am a dork!). Pre-sale tickets go on sale May 5th! That is next week! I'm trying to get a few of my girlfriends to go...as a blast from the past!!! Here is a link to view their Tour Schedule.
Who is your favorite "New Kid"?
(My freshly bloomed tulips)This past Sunday-Thursday my best friend Joel came to visit all the way from Vermont. It has been almost a year since I had last saw him! I really missed him. It was great to see him. He and I use to hang out and talk a lot...and It has felt like I've been missing something for the last few months. I guess I just didn't realize how much I missed him. He stayed at our friend's Steve and Rachael's home...and we all hung out every night. It was so nice!
The last night he was home was interesting. We (they) talked about camel jockeys.....listened to Dick Cheese (hilarious stuff!).....and basically just hung out in Steve's garage. It was slightly depressing as we all knew Joel was going home the following morning....I myself had to hold back tears as I was giving him a hug and walking out the door..
Here a picture I took...it isn'tthe greatest shot..but at least I have good memories to hold on to.
I have decided I am going to save my money and go to Vermont this fall. Just look at how beautiful it is there...
Here is a 'Before' picture from Christmas 2007. And a picture I took today......Can you tell I've lost 17 pounds??? I can tell the most in my face and my tummy..
YUCK-O!
this is one of my new favs..
My basement has been 'under construction' for about a year now.......My Dad and my Uncle Mark (and Mikey!) have been taking their time, but have made great progress so far. Take a look...
The stairs use to be wide open...now they are enclosed with walls. It really keeps the upstairs warmer. So, now I actually have a laundry room. And a 'basement/storage' room.
(it's hard to see over my Dad's MESSY work table)
(The door to the 'basement/storage area)
(The door to the laundry room)
(ironically Stoli and Dimiti wipe their paws on it....actually they use it as a scratch post....this is why it all beat up!)Everyone has them, right?!
I have a big one. Actually it is work related.
I work at a Administration Center of a School District. I am located at the Receptionist desk but work as Accounts Payable (confusing..yes I know). Well, behind me sits the fax machine. And as you walk into my area sits all 30 mailboxes of all the other ladies and gentlemen that work in this office.
Now that you know the layout...let me tell you what peeves me off the most! Only 2 particular people come up to my desk and open their mail on my desk and grab the pen I am USING. First off...open your mail at your own desk! This is my area! Secondly, order your own office supplies! Then they grab the pen I am using. So, yes they walk all the way to where I am sitting (4 feet away from the mailboxes), and grab the pen I am using. Today someone took the pen out of my hand! I don't where they think its appropriate do this that sort of thing. And its highly irritating!
The most frustrating part is I get along great with both people. We aren't 'friends' or anything...but we get along. But I don't know if they think its OK to use MY desk as a work area or they just don't think about it. It's funny because the girls in my office that I would call my friends...would NEVER do this to me!
Does this sound petty? I truly don't think it is. It happens day in and day out...multiple times a day. And you don't see me going into their cubby or office and snatching their pens! Or opening mail on their desk.
Tell me what your pet peeves are!??? (and do you think I'm over reacting?!!!)
What's the deal with this wave of designer purses? Why do people seem like they need one? And it HAS to be Coach, Gucci, Prada..etc..
Here is MY new coach purse.
Yes. I got a Coach purse. I never thought I would own a purse worth $238. My girlfriend April and I went to the Coach outlet store on Friday (before the Milwaukee excursion) and she was on a mission to find a new Coach purse. She already has one and is "hooked". I went into the store thinking...I'm only going to look....but my $$ limit was $100. We must have circled the entire store 4 or 5 times. I saw a few I liked...but I wasn't going to spend $350! I have a purse fetish...so I would go broke! But I came across this one. And April and I both looked up at each other with WIDE eyes and gasped! We fell in love with it. So, as dumb as it sounds...we bought matching purses! The best part was it was marked down to $99 w/ additional 20% off (originally priced at $238)!!! I am really enjoying it because its a sling purse. I don't have to carry something OR hold it to my shoulder. It will be perfect for summer "outings" like Summerfest, Riversplash, Great America...etc. And I feel like I got a STEAL! I am in LOVE with it!
But I promise you that I will not buy any more....at least until next season..Ha!
Let me start off by saying I had a very eventful weekend.
Friday night I ventured out to West Milwaukee to meet my mom and sister, Michelle at the Hamptons Inn. Across from the Hampton's are Joker's Comedy Club and Silk Exotic Entertainment. My sister got herself a job at Silk. Yes...at Silk Exotic. But she is only a shot girl NOT a stripper.
First off, the drive was NERVE RACKING. Any of you who know me......knows that I don't do well on the highway ALONE. I didn't really know where I was going...and my Mom was talking me though it. It was dark and raining! Lets just say my hands were hurting from gripping the wheel so tight. When I got there, I had to get ready...Then my Mom and I were off to Joker's Comedy Club. Its a very classy bar, the comedy club is downstairs. We didn't watch the show...we were only there to drink. Ha! The bouncer, Austin (yes I found out his name..) held great interest in talking to my Mom....then soon found out he was just trying to talk to me. He was a cutie. (Flirting is allowed, right??!?!?!!!...well it is when you've had 4 drinks and 4 shots!) He talked to us the majority of the night. He was good company, I let him know I have a bf. No worries! The bar was empty and he was bored, so my Mom entertained him. Yes. My mom likes to entertain. Austin was so nice enough to bring us through the back door of Silk (after my Mom BEGGED him to take her in)...............this was my first time entering a strip club......
The music was bumping hard. I've never seen so many men in 1 bar before (starring at as we walked in as we were the only chicks...in clothes.) There were no girls on stage...but the announcers was going on and on about something. We were trying to take it all in when the announcer says "Now lets meet ALL the girls..." There they came one by one circling around the pole. And here comes Michelle...aka Brittany. Yes..my sister was announced (apparently they announce all the girls even the shot girls). Strangely I hear this woman cheering "YEAH.......GO MICHELLE..." Ummmm its my Mom. By now we have had too many cocktails and too many shots of Patron. Ya...we were drunk! We got to hang out there for a while, but I know Michelle wanted us out so I had to pry my Mom out of there. Back to Joker's.....
This is where embarrassment sets in. My mom wanted to dance. I sat there a while and giggled to myself as she danced all alone on the dance floor. She was trying to drop it. You know...drop it like its hot.....lol. Well, she looked like she was trying to fall over on a toilet....it was bad! So, I had to teach her. So...there we were droppin it...(basically a sexy squat) over and over...and over again. The next day I felt like I was hit by a train...and I could barely walk.
All in all it was a good night..but I don't want to drink again for a long long time.....
I made a lethal combination last night........Chipotle refried beans, taco salad and Correctol. Use your imagination...I won't go any further.
Soo...I'm here at home..Kinda bored. I decided to have a little lunch and I found this.
I don't like Chinese food, but I picked it up at the grocery store anyway..And surprisingly it's REALLY good!!!!!!! I know the frozen meals are hit or miss, so I thought I would share one that was actually yummy. I took a picture for you....
The thing with these frozen meals is you need something else (at least that is what SBD online says..) So, I also had some cottage cheese. I'm completely full!
Since I am stuck at home today I think I might organize some drawers that have became messy over the past year and maybe do some Pilates if I feel up to it. Or may post another blog...(hehehe)
Hope your having a good Wednesday!
I've successfully made it through Phase 1 and have lost 15 pounds. And I have started Phase 2 today. Phase 2 is where you add 1 starch and 1 fruit. I have to admit..I'm a little nervous. I've done so good in phase 1, I really want to continue to do good in phase 2. SBD online informed me that I should choose a cereal with at least 5g of fiber and less than 8g of sugar. And let me tell you.....IT WAS HARD TO FIND! But I finally found Grape-Nuts. I guess you could call it like a granola cereal. The plan today was to mix some yogurt with the Grape-Nuts....which it's actually really good! Crunchy......but good! The trick is to let the Grape-Nuts 'soak' in the yogurt for a little bit...otherwise you will crunch so hard you will think your teeth are gonna break!
A lot of people stay on Phase 1 until they reach their goal weight and then put all their weight back on. That is why SBD has 3 phases. Its a lifestyle change NOT a diet. Phase 1 is all detoxing your body and getting rid of bad cravings. And Phase 2 helps you gradually add 'good' carbs in. And Phase 3 is maintaining. Ultimating Phase 2 is the weight loss phase, because its the weight that is going to stay off. Not the excess water weight you loose in Phase 1.
So, I feel more motivated than I ever have! All my pants are getting loose. I have so much more energy....And exercising is great!! I love it. When I'm done, I can't sit still. My house has never been cleaner...!!! I still have another 30 pounds to go....but if I get to 20 more I will be happy! In 4-7 more days I will get my Hip Hop Abs! Anyone wanna join me???
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