Day 140, 141, 142 & 143 - Jersey Socks

Took a trip to NJ to see Kim over President's weekend. When I got there we went bowling with the boys. I did pretty good, despite the bumpers messing up some of my spare pick ups. We also spent an afternoon at the spa. I had a really good massage. It was a combonation of an accupressure massage, hot stone-ish, and a swedish massage. Totally wonderful. Afterwards we headed to Bethlehem to hit up the Sands casino. Overall the weekend was ok. Would have been better if Kim's soon to be ex-husband didn't call every 30 minutes. I won $18 at the casino so that is something. And we had a yummy meal at Emeril's.

Day 135, 136 & 137 - Plaids and Snowflakes

Another three days worth of knee socks. Enjoy!

Tomorrow a real post I promise!

Day 120 & 121 - Blue Plaid and Dark Gray Knee Socks

It was negative degrees yesterday with a windchill of -20. Seriously!!! That's absurd! I left the house for an errand but that was it. It made me so scared to go outside. That most certainly was the coldest weather I've ever been in. Today we had some snow, but it wasn't bad. Suppossed to have a big storm tomorrow night and another 8 to 10 inches of snow. Ug!

Day 116 - Stripes

Mia has gone back to sleeping on her couch pillow. You can see her beyond my feet. She laid off for a while cause I didn't have the right pillow on that side of the couch, but now she's back to her spot :)

I have what some say is a strange habit, but it makes me so happy. Just this morning I thought about how great it is. Took a nice hot shower this morning after the gym. Enjoyed a nice cold diet pepsi while in there. It is such a great feeling. The hot water hitting my outside, then taking a big drink of a cold pepsi. It's great! I almost always take a beverage into the shower with me. And I don't get why people think it's weird. The hot and cold together are a great mix. It's not like my drink gets shower water in it. My shower here has a perfect spot on the window ledge free from the water of the shower. 

Even just drinking cold water in the shower is great. And a super cold beer is almost as good as the Diet Pepsi. Really there's not much that doesn't taste good in the shower. I reccomend drinking a beverage in a bottle or a can.  Glasses are much harder to control. And I'm always afraid of dropping the glass. It's ok to do if there's a sink or ledge outside the shower you can put the glass on. I think everyone should try it, at least once. Maybe you'll become a shower drinker too. Or at the very least stop thinking I'm so weird :)

Day 111 & 112 - Blue Polka Dots and Gray Eights

Missed posting yesterday. Had a tiring trip to the grocery store. Carrying in groceries in the winter isn't fun. Made up for the lack of grocery fun by going out to Mexico Lindo for dinner with Steph. Had some Sangria and of course, Chips and Queso. Ended up playing some cards and Apples to Apples afterwards. A good time for sure. Haven't really done anything yet today past cooking lunch and some reading.

Time for Friday's Top Five. I'm a day late, but whatever. So here goes: Top Five Things I Most Frequently Buy at Grocery Store

1. Diet Pepsi - I could die without it. Usually get cans and 24oz bottles.

2. Bananas - I don't think I have ever been to the store without buying a bunch of bananas. I eat at least one a day.

3.  Mushrooms - Even if a recipe doesn't call for them I add them. Anything that has vegetables can benefit from some mushrooms. Got a package of wild mushrooms this time to make a Mushroom soup this week. I always buy the whole mushroooms instead of the sliced.  Feel like they are more versatile since I can cut them in whatever size I want.

 

4. Cheese - I always buy at least one bag of shredded cheese. Yesterday I bought 3. I mostly get the Chedder and the Mexican blends. Really cheese makes EVERYTHING better. 

5. Chicken Broth - Lately I find myself buying it every time I go since I have been making so many soups. I use it in a lot of my Weight Watchers recipes too.

Day 109 - Blue Cats

Dedicating today's blog to my Mia. 6 years ago today I brought her home from the SPCA. She became my very first pet. The day I brought her home she hid under my bed and stayed there for almost 2 weeks. She'd creep out at night to eat, but rarely when I was in the room. Eventually she got used to her new home and me. I remember the very first time she crawled on my lap and cuddled with me. It was almost 4 months. I'd been away on vacation for 10 days. I was on the couch catching up on my TV when she crawled on my lap. Nowadays as soon as I sit down, Mia wants to be on my lap. She is such a big part of my life. Almost every night she's sleeping my side.

Six years ago I never would have predicted that a cat could change my life so much, but she has. I feel like having Mia has made me a happier person. Every day she's here when I get home. She depends on me. I am her Mommy.  And if it wasn't for Mia I wouldn't have gotten my boys, Miles and Simon. Together the four of us are a family.  I love my kitties. And I love my Mia!

Some pictures of my bestest little girl.

  

Day 107 - Black, Blue, and Pink Plaid

These socks were part of my Christmas present from my sister. I actually have another pair exactly like them, but there's no such thing as too many socks. Duh!

Not too much happening today. Ran a few errands this morning. Used my new Envirosteamer to mop the apartment. Works super good. Don't think I'll go back to a regular mop any time soon. The cats were just as scared of it as they are with the vacuum, even though it barely makes any noise.

Have a book to finish this afternoon. Decided to read the Millenium Trilogy since it's been all the rage. On book two, The Girl Who Played With Fire. They aren't bad. Not my favoritest books every writte but they hold my interest. I do plan on checking out the thrid volume once I get through the other 8 books I have from the library. Up next Molly Ringwald's Getting the Pretty Back.

Day 105 - Striped Sleep Socks

Spent the day taking down Christmas decorations. It looks so un-festive in here now : (

Mia's vet appointment on Friday went well. She's a healthy little girl with all her shots updated. She does need to lose a little weight though. Need to work on that. In other Mia news, I think she's afraid of fire. Had a fire for most of the afternoon. The whole time it's roaring she hides under the bed. She won't even come into the living room. This has happened every time I've had a fire. The boys are much more brave. They don't get too close but the act like normal. Just don't know what Miss Mia's issue is. I wonder if she had some traumatic fire experience before I adopted her. Thinking about that makes me sad. I hope no one hurt my sweet girl in the 6 months of her life she wasn't with me. Well at least she's happy here when there's no fire.

Day 103 - Blue Dogs

There are some pretty ugly poodles on these socks. They entered my collection before I realized how much more wonderful cats are than dogs!

By the way, how cute is my Mia!!!!

Little does she know tomorrow we have to go in for her annual check up. I hope all is good with my girl. I know she needs to go on a diet. Hoping the vet can give me an idea how to do that.

Took down the Christmas tree today. Still have up the non tree decorations. They can wait til tomorrow. It's too much work to do it all in one day. My dining room looks a lot bigger without the tree in it. A lot lest festive though : (

Day 102 - Mismatched Stripes

Another pair from the mismatched box set I got in NYC. The pink sock I already wore once since they come in a set of 3. I still don't understand that.

Ever since New Year's Eve I have been staying up WAY past my bedtime. Last night I watched TV til after 1am. Been so caught up watching Oz that I completely missed the fact that new TV shows are back on. I thought we had to wait another full week for them to return. I wonder if there's a new Amazing Race this winter. I do love that show. And I wonder when the new season of Survivor starts.

Have another 5 books ready for pick up at the library. I love that you can request books online and if they are at any library in the NOBLE system they are there in a few days. It's awesome! I really hope once I get a job I can keep reading regularly. I always used to get caught up with TV and slack on book reading. So glad to have the time to do it now. The library really has been the best find of my 3 months of unemployment.

Day 99, 100, and 101 - Start of 2011

And so another year has begun. Haven't been feeling the greatest so the last three days have consisted of library book reading,Oz watching, and kitty cuddling. Ran out to the library this morning so I could get some new material. I read 4 books since I got back so I was in need. Finally getting around to doing laundry today. I have like 5 loads.

Haven't made any efforts to take down the Christmas decorations. I haven't felt like it, plus they are so pretty it will be sad to be without them. Thinking I may wait til the weekend. I would keep them up for longer but I don't wanna be that crazy person who has decorations up until Spring.

Sorry the last few posts are so short and uninteresting, but things should improve once I start to feel better. Hopefully that is soon!!

Dayt 97 and 98 - End of 2010

Spent the last two days of the year at home, recooperating from the trip to FL. It was nice to be alone for a while. And being home with the kitties is my favorite thing ever! Also managed to read through another 2 library books.

For New Year's Eve I went to a party at Katie's house. It was a good time. Played some beer pong, which I definitely need some practice at. Rang in the New Year with friends, which hopefully will help my 2011 karma as I so want this year to be better than the last.



Day 89 & 90 - Noel & Reindeer

Got to the airport bright and early on Wednesday morning. There were an alarming number of people there. Yes, it's the holiday season, but it's the third year in a row I have traveled on December 22nd and there were by far more people than ever. Thankfully the lines moved fast. So I made it to Naples without a hitch. Had lunch with Mom and Bridget at my favoritest Chinese place. We went to Ruth's Chris to celebrate Dad and Bridget's birthdays. The steak was yummy! I seriously don't think I have had a steak since this summer. The more you don't eat something the better it tastes when you do.

Wednesday and Thursday afternoon were mostly filled with Christmas chores, collecting and making food for Christmas Day and Christmas Eve. And there was some present wrapping since I got all the family's gifts shipped here. Other than that there hasn't been much excitement. I have been going to bed ridiculously early and waking up before 8. It's like Naples has turned me into an 80 year old. Oh well!

Day 82 - Penguins with Santa Hats

Another pair of Christmas penguins. These have one Santa hats and are kinda sparkly.

Had a terrible night's sleep last night. Not really sure you can even call it sleep. Woke up at 2 to use the bathroom and that started the Simon terror. I don't know what gets into the boy. He goes bat shit crazy. He scratches the sock shelves, pulls up the rugs, sprints from room to room, attacks Mia and Miles, pulls out bins, climbs on the dresser, meows in my face, etc. I swear he finds every single way an 11lb cat can make noise. I know he wants me to feed him but I need to break him of that habit so it was me vs him from 2am to 5am. He eventually tired himself out and laid down to sleep with me. Hopefully I can make it through this week of ignoring him despite the lack of sleeping. Wish me luck!

Day 76 - Blue Snowflakes

Very late posting today. Did a lot of running around this afternoon. Actually took this picture in the patient room of the hand doctor's office. Was there cause I have been having pain in my right thumb for about a year now. It gets really aggravated the more I am on the computer. Anyway after seeing a doctor this summer who was less than helpful, I found a new specialist. She had a much better bedside manner and was so much more informative. She took one look at my little toe thumb and told me it was a genetic defect. Apparently there are others out there with Thumpers. Who knew!  Because of this my thumbs are more prone to arthritis, which is actually what is causing my pain. I need to start wearing a brace again :( , go to some therapy to learn exercises, and start taking an anti-inflammatory every day. She did tell me that the pain I have now is the worse it'll prolly ever be cause as the arthritis progresses the pain lessens mostly cause the range of motion decreases.  Awesome!

So who's jealous of my toe thumbs?

Day 75 - Blue Christmas

Not much happening here in Melrose. Just me and Mia hanging out on the couch. I did have an adventure out earlier. Months ago I bought a Groupon for a local butcher so today I went to check them out. I paid $10 for $20 worth of stuff, which I spent on a filet, sausage, turkey tips, and prosciutto. Freezing all the meats to cook later. I did sample the prosciutto. Yummy! I know I should have waited for Christmas. I was gonna get soppresetta but the prosciutto was on sale so I couldn't resist. I am such a sucker for Italian meats. I can't wait for the Italian cold cut eating on Christmas Eve!

Day 72 - Christmas Penguins

I love Penguins!! Especially ones with presents!!

It's only 2:30 but I am exhausted already. Got up early this morning to try out a boot camp which is part of a Christmas celebration happening here in Melrose. Spent the morning walking around seeing all the fertivities. It was mostly like arts and crafts stuff, but most buisnesses had sales and treats for customers. I didn't buy anything but a Hot Chocolate from Starbucks, my first this year. I went to a large display of model trains which was kinda cool. It was a nice morning. I love that the town does stuff like that.

Made some super yummy mushroom soup for lunch. Plans for the rest of the day include watching a movie, takine a nap, finishing my light decorating and starting my Chrismtas cards. Definitely a happening Saturday for me :)

Day 68 - Let it Snow

Not feeling great today. My tummy is super unhappy. So unhappy I had to skip the gym this morning.  Hopefully it rights itself soon.

Stopped off at the library before donating blood yesterday. Checked out another 6 books. That makes a totaly of 8 I have at home right now, with another 4 on hold. I am book crazy it seems. Almost finished one last night. Only have 30 pages left. Will definitely finish it today.

Started watching my Christmas movies. I must have 20.  First up is Nightmare Before Christimas. It's not really a good Christmas movie. Luckily I can follow it up with some good ones like Home Alone, Elf, The Grinch, The Santa Clause, etc. I also record a TON from TV during this time of year. ABC Family does the 25 days of Christmas and Hallmark shows original Christmas movies pretty much every night. It's kinda a crap shoot on what movies will be good. I'll keep you posted on any good ones I find.

Day 56 - Dancing Frogs

Day 2 in New Jersey. Plans seem to be changing by the minute. So who knows how the day will end up. Wanted to get something posted before I forget tho.  These socks are pretty friggin awesome actually. I love that the frogs are doing all kinda of things. They are super cute.

Day 54 - Mismatched Comfy Socks

Trying out the mismatched socks I bought in NYC. You will see one of them again when I wear the third sock. Still have had no good ideas on how to fold them.

No big plans for the day. Just packing for Jersey. I really don't know why I am such a slacker packer. Maybe cause I am so good at knowing what I want that I don't need to do it early. For a girl who loves to get away you'd think I'd have some more interest in it since it means time away from home.  Looking forward to the weekend. Heading to see Andrea on my way in tomorrow, then spending the rest of the weekend with Kim. We are heading into NY on Friday to see Elf on Broadway. That should be a fantastic good time. I can't wait!

The cats are all staring into the fireplace. Wonder if there's some kind of wildlife in there. I hope not. I don't want to deal with any creatures past the cats. Hopefully they can take care of it without me. They all look pretty intense.