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Golden Globe Goodness

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Evening everyone! So it hasn’t been that long since I last posted — but I figured…why not show what I’ve been up to in the last couple of hours? Right? haha

Well, I decided it was about time to get back to my normal routine so I set about making myself a giant batch of brown rice in preparation for the week. :)

Right now that’s simmering away in my kitchen, and will be all ready for the busy week ahead of me. :) One nice thing that occurred this afternoon is that I found out that my French classes for the week have been canceled (don’t know why, but I won’t complain). So I don’t start that course until the25th – noiice. It’ll give me a nice little break midday this week, and three less books that I have to carry around.

I am still downing shots of the ‘Quils. Okay…so it’s CVS brand, but it works. haha :) So this is my sickness regimen…green tea, too! :)

For dinnahhh…I heated up more split pea soup. Nom. It just keeps getting better. Yummy.

Tonight — even though some friends of mine wanted to go out — I’m staying in. I figure that pushing myself is not a good idea…the faster I can be 100% the better, and a night of drinking won’t help that.

Luckily, I have the Golden Globes to keep me occupied! Yayy!! Fashion, celebs and awards — I’m in heaven!! Neil Patrick Harris is being interviewed right now…I LOVE HIM. haha

So I am going to go be a couch potato and enjoy the celebsssss! :) I hope you enjoy your evening, too!!

Crisis Averted!

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Ahh…the blogging gods have NOT been with me lately. haha

So I sit down to write this blog…and I think “oooops left my cord downstairs…”Soo I go downstairs…no cord. ANYWHERE. I loook and loook and loook – I look in every nook, cranny, cushion, pillow, blanket, pile of dirty clothes (my room, you guessed it), crevice ….EVERYWHERE.

I go to my mom, and I’m like “Uhh, did you move a white cord??” (Aside from being the queen of soups, she is also a well-known “stuff-relocator”…and their relocation is not always in the most obvious of spots). Nope. Nadda. Gahhh, at this point…I’m ready to pull my hair out — because after all that time…I FINALLY had my cord back … and it just VANISHED.

I tried calling my bro to see if he had used it at all…no answer. I scour the house again…even bathrooms…cuz who knows…maybe I put it down in some absolutely ridiculous spot! …no, no. So I try my bro again…SUCCESS! He answers. Ask him if he used it..”Uhh, no.” — but then he asks what color it was. White. “Ohhhh…I think that’s in my car.” My thought: How the eff did it end up in YOUR car? (Actually, it wasn’t just a thought, I said it out loud… expletive omitted)

So..MYSTERY. haha I feel very Nancy Drew-esque…or what was that book…OH! Harriet the Spy… I want to know HOW the heck my cord ended up in a car that I don’t own, have not been in, my bro didn’t use…see? MYSTERY!! haha

However, luck was on my side..because my mom managed to dig up a cord from like 1992 that actually fits my camera (why couldn’t she find this 2 weeks ago?? haha wishful thinking)…

Thank you, Mommmmmy.

Let the blogging COMMENCE!

Today (Cord Crisis of 2009, aside) was a pretty run of the mill day. I don’t know..nothing out of the ordinary. I’ve started to think of the “Resolutions” for the upcoming year…I always keep myself in check…aka..it has to be realistic.

I mean…what’s the point of a “I will meet and marry [insert male {or female, whatever floats your boat} celebrity] and we will live happily ever after in his{or, again, her} mansion(s),” resolution if it won’t happen…although, it …if it did happen, it’d be nice. haha Even ones like “I will get a boyfriend in 2010″…who knows if I’ll find a boyfriend in 2010…would it be nice? yarrr!!…but that’s not a resolution..I can’t freaking control it. Why set yourself up for failure/disappointment?…Now I’m not saying not to dream…I just like to be realistic!

…oh, sorry..rant. Either way, I’ll be sharing my resolutions soon enough. It doesn’t seem like New Years Eve is almost upon us though…I feel so out of touch. haha

Upward and onward…FOOD!

The day started with some drip coffee with non-fat milk. Yummmy. I also found Pac Man in my coffee…this instantly reminded me of all the shapes that Kath finds in her coffee. :)

And yes…I used a “Mom” mug…I think this was one of those magazine drive gifts from when I was in 4th grade…I mean, I obviously saw it and just thought “MOM!!” — what are the chances?

I also enjoyed a yogurt messss. I actually toasted my sunflower seeds today. Getttttin’ fancy.

I did a lot of reading today — it was glorious. I munched on popcorn and Sabra Roasted Red Pepper Hummus while doing so. Multitasking at its finest.

Tonight, it’s just been Mom, me and the dog. I know…excitement. haha Although…I did try out a new salsa in my brown rice mess! Wahoo! I know…you can never tell what I’m gonna do next!

Seriously, this stuff is so damn good. It’s spicy and there’s the underlying sweetness of the pineapple, but every now and then you bit into a nice, big, juicy hunk of pineapple..and mannn, spicy, savory and sweet nevaahh tasted so good! It’s been my only foray into the world of the Desert Pepper Trading Company (apparently part of the El Paso Chile Company)..but if their pineapple salsa is any indication of their others…I’ll be back for more.

My best friend also gave me a wicked nice (yeah, yeah, I’m a New England girl) set of tea for Christmas. Tazo teas! Yummm. I’ve never really been a fan of plain green tea…however, it seems it was just because I was drinking the wrong kind…duh. The China Green Tips is perfect for me. I never have enjoyed the lemongrassy-minty aspect of green teas I’ve had before..but this is right up my alley. Delicate. Perfect with a little honey. :)

I’m still working on a cup of it (multiple cups have been consumed).

These little diddies came onto my radar as well…and they didn’t stand a chance.

Yum.Yum. Dark chocolate.

I hope you allllll are well!

Anyone got any killer New Years Eve plans??

Peace, Love & Munchies.

Wintery Wednesday

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Afternoon, everyone. Usually, I’d wait until tonight to post, but I’m not sure how late I’m going to be tonight. Joyyy. No. haha Well, I’ve got class and then a group meeting so we’ll see. I’m just — so frustrated with this project. Honestly, our professor has not given us the proper resources or time to, in my mind, execute an acceptable project. I don’t know…I’m also a bit of a perfectionist — soooo yeah. haha :)

Mooovin on! :) It was CHILLY this morning..bbrrrr. I wore my winter coat for the first time.This morning I took a different route to class — and stopped at a different Starbucks for my coffee. These two little boys opened the door for me; they were adorable…even if they fought over who would open the door for me. hahaha

Red cup = a good start to the day

After that, I literally HIKED up Mt. Vernon Street — oyyy, bad choice. haha If any of you are familiar with Beacon Hill you know just how steep those streets can get. I got a good little workout in, but man…next time different street. haha

When I got home from class, I made my usual yogurt mess. This time I skipped the sunflower seeds though in favor of a bit more flax (not too much, but more than I normally put in)…the more fiber the better? haha Well…too much can be bad. haha

I also made myself a big, steaming mug of green tea, and sat down to research prime time television advertising costs. haha Exciting, I know.

Lunch is quite simple (I’m trying to stick with what’s in my fridge now, so that I can get rid of everything before Turkey day so that nothing goes bad!). I’m currently noshing on a snack-sized bag of popcorn and a generous portion of Sabra Peppadew Hummus. I also have a wedge of French Onion Laughing Cow Lite waiting for me.

I also poured myself a small glass of Green Goodness by Bolthouse Farms. I actually forgot that I had poured it — it was sitting on the counter by its lonesome until I went to upload the last pic, and saw the picture of it. haha Silly me.

As you obviously know, I just love this stuff – I love that it’s…substantial. It’s not super thick like a smoothie or something, but it’s not as thin as water, milk or any type of fruit juice. (For the record, I love and drink water alllll the time, I just don’t document it). Anyway, I just love it.

Ah, so that is my day so far. I think I might shower before my night class tonight. I feel like I always show up to it looking like a scrub. haha I guess that’s the nature of a night course though.

OH! QUESTION! First off, did any of you guys watch Biggest Loser last night?? What did you think?? — Second, oes anyone know what the strap was that Rebecca was wearing on her arm? I don’t remember if she’s always worn it or not, but I noticed that she wore it home, during her 5k AND on the Jay Leno show. Just curious.

Uhp, nevermind I think I found it. I think it’s the bodybugg calorie management system armband. Makes sense. Plus, now I see that they are endorsed by BL. haha

Have a great day everyone!!

Peace, Love & Munchies!

It's gonna be a late one..

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Hey all!! I’m posting early today because I know it’s going to be a late one for me. I’ve got classes and then a group meeting, and I have no idea how long the group meeting will go. I’m guessing it’ll be decently long though.

My day has been pretty good so far (seeing as it’s only 11:30 in the morning). I grabbed my morning coffee at the ‘bucks today, and I ran into a friend of mine so we chatted a bit. Unfortunately, no pics of the glorious red cup! haha

I got home and immediately poured myself a glass of Green Goodness and made myself the usual greek yogurt, flax seeds, sunflower seeds and honey.

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I cleaned up the apartment a little, opened up the windows (no, it’s not warm out, it’s just the Sahara in my apartment, haha) and relaxed with a little mindless TV. Yup, yup. haha

I made myself an early lunch; I just have so much to do, and well, just simply, I was hungry. haha I had a “salad”  — okay it was spinach and some Laughing Cow with Cranberry Balsamic dressing. I wish I had more raw veggies in my fridge…but alas, nothing. I made due. It is quite yummy. (Currently noshing).

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I also made myself a HUGE mug of green tea. Yummm. Can you tell I’m a Sagittarius? haha

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Hooray for awesome Christmas Tree Shop purchases (sooo cheap!).

I’m going to relax til about noon, get some stuff done for class, and then pack up everything I need to work on this project. Joooyyy. This weekend will be a busy one in terms of work. I have a ton of end of the semester projects that need to be completed…just not enough time in the day it feels like! Ahh!! :)

Hope everyone is having a fabulous day so far, and that it stays that way!!

Peace, Love & Munchies!

Day is DONE – Part 2

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Ahh, so this evening has been GLORIOUS. It’s the first night in a while, where I’ve literally had no homework to do and nothing to study for. The stress makes you appreciate nights like these I guess. :)

THIS is how I feel about not having anything to do tonight:

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Wahoo! haha I’m a dork I know…but it’s okay. (I also have a pretty bendy thumb. haha)

Dinner took a while because I had to make brown rice (I just realized I was all out this afternoon). Now I just have to remember to get to the store and buy more before the next time I need to make rice…so by next week. haha I basically make about 6 days of rice at a time. Hooray for a kick butt rice cooker!

Since that took awhile, and since I hadn’t eaten very well throughout the day…I snacked on some red seedless grapes, some Sabra hummus and some popcorn. I also sipped on some looovely Tetley Mango Passionfruit Acai green tea. I’m pretty in love with this flavor. I’m normally not a green tea person, but this works for me. I basically gathered up all of that food and drink, sank into the couch and relaxed. haha

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When my “snacks” were gone, my rice finished so I scooped some up and added a few Laughing Cow Gourmet Bites and some hot sauce. I think its funny that they put little “facts” in the wrappers of the Laughing Cow Bites…it’s like Snapple caps! haha

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I might have a spoonful of some peanut butter as a dessert. haha Gotta love it. Then I’m settling in to watch Spike TV’s Scream Awards. My best friend went so I’m looking for her in the audience. haha Biggest Loser is on right now…so I’m sort of watching that as well. Apparently it’s a major TV night for me. :)

Hope everyone’s Tuesday kicked booty!! :) ‘Night everyone!

Peace, Love & Munchies.