Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Tuesday Ten

10 favorite places to eat.

From Ten on Tuesday.

1. The Old Spaghetti Factory
2. Hires
3. Fricano's
4. Fredrico's
5. Carrabba's
6. Longbottom's
7. Ivar's
8. Chen's
9. 7fifty
10. Hobo's

Saturday, July 18, 2009

Random Fill-Ins

From Fridays I missed.

1. It's cold and dry (as in not humid) for July. Yippee!
2. I would kind of like to try my hand at canning tomatoes. You know, if I had all of the stuff...and the time...oh, and the desire to do all that work.
3. My favorite health and beauty product is Crest Baking Soda and Peroxide Whitening Toothpaste.
4. Taking my daughter to college and back last year was a nice long ride. 3600 miles is a nice long ride, right?
5. Well, first of all take your shoes off.
6. I would love to own my own home.
7. My favorite thing for dinner lately has been Betty Crocker Suddenly Salad Original Italian.
8. A nice long walk along the beach sounds nice.
9. I could really use some good news.
10. When all is said and done, I've usually said more than I have done.
11. I grew up thinking girls are smarter (and more spiritual) than boys .
12. The Lawsons did Dallas was the last website I was at before coming here.
13. Why don't you bring me a tall, frosty glass of lemonade?
14.Reading helps me relax.
15. Thanks for the work you did in the bathroom in the attempt to unclog the sink and for calling the landlord when it didn't work.
16. Stinky feet are very off-putting.
17. All children alarm their parents, if only because you are forever expecting the absolutely worst thing that could ever possibly happen.
18. Show me a good loser and I will show you a person with humility.
19. Too bad that all the people who know how to run the country are busy running other enterprises and don't want to have their lives drug through the mud.
20. I have yet to hear a man ask for advice on how to combine sugar and egg whites.
21. She had a great summer and is ready for a great year at school.
22. My family is by my side, always.
23. I know this: love is the answer.
24. Enjoy the quiet moment and be still.
25. These words apply to me: I have not yet lived up to my potential.
26. It was a good day when the sun was shining.

Friday, July 10, 2009

Yippee! It's Friday!

A Friday Fill-In! Click on the button on the side bar to join the fun!

And...here we go!

1. The last thing I ate was cereal and bananas.
2. Ground turkey is something I recently bought.
3. When it rains, it is a great time to curl up and read a book!
4. My husband was the first person I talked to today.
5. Hugs are the best form of communication.
6. More pillows = extra comfort.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to hanging out at home, tomorrow my plans include shopping at Aldi and Sunday, I want to watch a movie with my daughter!

Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Blackbird Meme II

This is another meme I stole from Blackbird at Say La Vee. Check it out. It's a great read!

I am adicted to:

1. Mouth2Mouth with Scott and Michelle.
2. Nut Crunch Bars from Nature Valley.
3. Handsome voices.
4. c jane.
5. Cherry limeade.
6. Unconditional friendship.
7. Blue sky.
8. Fluffy summer reading.
9. Interesting music.
10. Chocolate.

I am avoiding:

1. Sunscreen.
2. Cooking.
3. Buying new bras.
4. Talking about yard work.
5. Buying shoes.
6. My boss.
7. The pile of Goodwill stuff in the livingroom.
8. Money discussions.
9. Construction zones.
10. Teenage drama.

but I'm interested in:

1. Joining a book club.
2. The upcoming Harry Potter movie.
3. Eating healthier.
4. Blog stalking.
5. Getting an iPod.
6. Going to the beach more.
7. Fresh raspberries.
8. Doing some canning.
9. Working on a quilt.
10. Word puzzles.

Friday, July 3, 2009

Fourth of July Weekend Friday

From Friday Fill-Ins. Click the button on the side bar to join the fun!

1. When I heard my boss might lay me off, I was secretly excited.
2. It's still true that laughter IS the best medicine.
3. It's late, and after a long absence, but I am finally posting!
4. Love, always.
5. My eyes have seen amazingly beautiful people, places, and things.
6.Sometimes, but not always, my husband insists on something strongly.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to doing some blogging, tomorrow my plans include staying home ALL day, and Sunday, I want to hang out with my family and have a great holiday meal!