under control

Lately, it seems like all I've done is eat. I make excuses such as, "I'll start eating better on Monday." Sounds all fine and dandy until I hear myself saying that statement on a weekly basis. Well, blogger nation - however small you are - this Monday is the day I show the food industry who's boss. No more forcing myself to eat every last crumb off my plate just because it's in front of my face. It's the end of the days of eating so fast I barely breathe before the meal is over. And - most importantly - goodbye horrible feeling of being so full I can't move after each and every meal.

Me and portion control are new bff's. It's due time.

thanks.

thank you, tva, for a job i need but don't always love. i would be in such a tight spot without you.

repeat.

looptie loo

suddenly my life is taking me in directions I wasn't sure were navigable. but through prayer and lots of thinking I am comfortable with my path. thanks, Big Man.

on a more solid note - i need this, found here

and these, also found here

and a loan. dang.

crg

Buhdubadu..duh-duh..duhduhduh...

I'm certain this is a common theme around the offices of my small blog viewing circle, but this place is D.E.A.D. Blog? Yes, please.

My Christmas weekend begins tonight. Not with Christmas activities but family time. I will be having a lot of family time in the next few days. A couple of years ago, that would not have sounded as appealing as it does now. It's funny how as you grow older, things are put into perspective. My family is awesome. Not only my immediate family but the other little rascals too!

What I'm looking forward to most....

• My Dad making me fires in the fireplace, just because he knows they make me happy


• Fighting with my not-so-little brother over Dad's rocking recliner. When we are home, Dad so graciously arranges himself on the couch instead of his rocker. I think he enjoys watching the battle.


• Hanging out with my Mom. Helping her cook and doing some junk store shopping with a trip to Spunky Monkey and Pink Hydrangea tossed in somewhere.


• Playing cards, watching The Christmas Story and drinking Scotch on Christmas Eve


• Opening gifts Christmas morning and hoping Mom likes what we got her :-)


• Hearing how Little B liked all his new toys from Santa!

Most of all I look forward to spending lots of time remembering the real reason for the season. Even though it seems to get lost in all the hustle and bustle, I am truly reminded this year of the good Lord's gift of life and His love for each of us. I am blessed beyone belief and am so very undeserving.

May your Christmas be Merry and White (possibly) and may you enjoy the time spent with loved ones as much as I will.

crg

Breaking all the Rules.

Confession: I am NOT going to be able to hold off on Christmas decorations for a whole 'nother week plus. It's just not going to happen. Tonight after work, instead of going to the gym like a good girl, I'm hitting the town in hopes of finding some sweet deals on Christmas decor. In fact, when I get home this afternoon I will have a Target shipment containing the cutest stocking hangers.

This guy:

And this guy:

Upon looking back for pictures, I'm not sure I made the best decisions but they're cute, if only for Christmas 2010.

I'm a large fan of cranberries and really want to decorate with them. I don't think I like eating them but I love they way they look and how cranberry scented goodness makes my house smell!

Basically, tonight might be the end of my pumpkin happiness. Either they are gone or my entire guest room is full of Christmas decor!! AHHH!

Tis' the Season, dammit. I. Can't. Wait.

Too Much...

I've been in a rut lately. I got some news today that will hopefully tied me over for a month or so until better opportunities present themselves. At least that is what I will tell myself until then.

I think this is just a weird time. It is still sort of that transitioning phase from college student to adult. Sometimes I still get the desire to have a few beers on a work night but then the weekend rolls around and I'm not looking forward to a night on the town. I blame part of this on being older and not "recovering" as easily and the other part on the expenses one entails when out on the town. This "expense" makes me miss college even more! Not because I didn't always pay my bar tabs out of my own pocket (Thanks, Mom!) but because college towns are so stinking cheap! Dollar drafts; two for one longnecks (and jager bombs. vom.); and who can forget, FREE beer. Roll back the time machine, will ya!

That's just what I plan to do this weekend. Roll back that ol' time machine. It's homecoming in the bustling town of Cookeville, TN. That means good food, great friends and CHEAP DRINKING!!

Fall

Oh how I love fall. My life has been a whirlwind lately but I think it has finally calmed down for a little bit at least. Just the other day I purchased a Chiminea (something like that) and built myself a fire, with the help of Duff the Buff Stuff. We got her going and relaxed with JED and TT. I'm a bit worried that Fall might be extra short and skip on to Winter which will make me very sad.



I have also committed to learning all the words to a new song. Well, it isn't really a new song but one that was conjured up on the way to All-Employee staff meeting a couple of weeks ago. That song would be.... duh duh duh. Ice, Ice, Baby by none other than Vanilla Ice himself (who I saw a pic of in Hooter's today at lunch so it's even more of a sign I've chosen the perfect song.) I realize I'm about a decade behind on this song but it is quite a long song. I listened to it for a solid two hours Friday on my way to Illinois and all I can remember is "If you got a problem, yo, I'll solve it. Check out da hook while my DJ revolves it" or something like that. I feel it has a good message. When I figure out what that is, I'll let you all know.



My current life in a nutshell. Word to yo motha.