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pancake fun!
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If only...
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Between Merida and Cancun, Mexico
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Salmon BLT Sliders with Chipotle Mayo by howsweeteats #Salmon #Bacon #Chipotle #Sliders #howsweeteats
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Lamb Sliders with Tzatziki by fotocuisine #Lamb #Sliders #fotocuisine
February Photo Challenge – Day 7
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If you are a single male or have been hiding under a rock, you will have missed out on Pinterest. It recently has exploded over the internet especially amongst women. It reminds me of Twitter or Foursquare, where I had signed up two years earlier than most and now those that have signed up recently are spending more time on there then I ever could. Anyway, I came across this photo and thought it would be fitting for my photo of the day.
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February Photo Challenge – Day 6
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Do I really need to say anything? While I will probably never get back to this, I can’t help but love it. I actually thought I would have my screw removed from my left foot to be able to dance again… to be able to relevé or pas de chat, clean and solid without wobbling around. Or to stay on toe for hours without the throbbing pain. But the money that I set aside is now going towards a different medical issue but a girl can still dream and have passion for something that maybe I can start up again. Some day…
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February Photo Challenge – Day 5
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Single woman + wine = LOVE
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Bahahaha, but seriously, we know the truth and I am not ashamed to admit it. During Thanksgiving I stumbled upon my new favorite table wine, Rex-Goliath Free Range Red. I emphasize table wine. This is a great basic wine for a glass after work, not trying to impress your boss or client. One great thing about Rex-Goliath is it has a smooth taste which makes it a nice mild wine for a week day during diner (and trumps any red made by Barefoot). Depending where you live, the price might be different but in Denver I can buy the 1.5 liter bottle for $8.50-$9.99!
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February Photo Challenge – Day 4
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Maybe it was the big full moon setting this morning to remind me but I have always loved sunrises or sunsets, especially in Colorado. Nature has this amazing way of being so beautiful that makes it untouchable; to me it was that little reminder that God was always there. Whether it was a brisk walk in the morning against the golden air and purple mountains or driving home with the sky a blaze before smoldering behind the mountains, how can you not believe in something bigger.
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(My photos never turn out so I borrowed the middle one from the internet)
February Photo Challenge – Day 3
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I had a few things competing for Day 3 spot but I thought it would be fitting since I used them so much today. I love my Smart Tips gloves! I am such a geek and still can’t believe that I didn’t know about these before Luisa gave them to me for Christmas. See how the pointer and thumb finger tips are different colored? They allow you use your touch screen electronics like phones or tablets without having to remove your finger from the glove, plus the yarn is the same, there isn’t a funky fabric or hard concoction on the pad of the finger.
If you are interested in your own set, SmartTips is running a special right now, buy one donate one (giving gloves to one of their three charities) or you can Google search and find all their fun designer glove ( I like the flower ones too)
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February Photo Challenge – Day 2
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Sometime I surprise myself with how girly I can get. I found these at Walgreens the other day and I can’t wait to try it them out next week! I bought a test set to try out tomorrow so I can apply my Valentines Day set flawlessly. Best part about them is they aren’t completely covered in hearts and pink or red. Has anyone else worn the Sally Hansen Salon Effects nail polish strips? What do you think of them?
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February Photo Challenge – Day 1
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Hello February!
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I can’t believe that January has come and gone but I am excited for my newest adventures coming up the road. The problem: I can’t write about them…right now. Maybe in the next few months, but for now mum is the word. So I thought for the month of February I would try a photo challenge! Yes, I am starting a bit late and choosing not to follow a structured challenge created by someone else. Instead I will be posting things in my life that I love since February tends to be focused around Valentine’s Day. Since it is my challenge and there are no rules, be prepared for anything and everything that makes me smile.
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To start it off, if you follow me on Twitter you would see that I have been searching for adoptable dogs. Specifically a Blue Italian Greyhound. I missed out on the perfect dog duo at DDFL since I wasn’t able to go to the shelter and view them, they were adopted the next day. I would prefer an adult dog then a puppy but when I find the right one, I’ll know and won’t hesitate to adopt them as soon as possible. Fingers crossed that the time comes sooner than later!
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UPDATE: If you’re interested in participating, there is a photo challenge by Fat Mum Slim using Instagram or Twitter hashtag #FEBphotoaday It has been fun viewing everyone’s photos
End of summer fun
So many things have happened over the summer of 2011 and even though there are a few days left, last night was the perfect way to end it.
As most of you know who follow me on Twitter, I have had some recent car trouble lately and this week was the final straw. In the past 3 weeks my poor VW has had some issues, the first week the starter died while downtown at my friend Ariel’s wedding. It was an issue that I had procrastinated on fixing until it was too late. The following week as I was driving to work, my tailpipe fell off. And the icing on the cake was last Sunday, while on my way to view the last apartment, my clutch blew out. Pushed the pedal in to shift to second and it just never came up. I had to “Flintstone” my car into the nearest parking lot until the tow truck came. Luckily that car was really light and I had no issues pushing it by myself.
I had been shopping for a car for awhile but I hadn’t expected to buy one so quickly, as I was still trying to find a new place to live before my lease was up in October. After researching, test driving, re-working my budget and lots and lots of frustration I surprised myself by buying a car just 1 day after my car died I never thought I would make such a wild purchase and even though I felt I made a quick decision the first day, I am looking forward to taking care of this car for a minimum of the next 10-15 years. It is my newest car I have ever purchased and I honestly think I fall in love as I get this warm fuzzy feeling every time I get inside (or maybe that is just the butt warmers, I really love the butt warmers).
• 1st Car – Purchased 1998 – 1987 Chevy Celebrity– 11 yrs old
• 2nd Car – Purchased 2000 – 1985 VW Rabbit Convertible –15 yrs old
• 3rd Car – Purchased 2002 – 1975 Mercedes Diesel 300D – 27 yrs old
• 4th Car – Purchased 2007 – 1997 VW Jetta – 10 yrs old
• 5th Car – Purchased 2011 – 2005 Mercedes ML 500 – 6 yrs old
My VW being loaded onto the tow truck, a Smart car I test drove for fun and my NEW Mercedes!
As for last night, I got to go to my first Rockies game since July 4th weekend with my ex. Despite the fact he insists the invite didn’t stem from my recent blog post and he said that I he was planning on asking me beforehand, I am glad that Michael invited me to join him. Up until the game, I was worried on how the night would go due to the way we left our relationship just two months earlier even though I had forgiven him and moved forward with my life. Would the time spent together bring up old issues or feelings? Would I get angry again for what he did? And the answer is no. I guess it really surprised me how comfortable it was that it was just two friends hanging out and catching up. I forgot how much we laugh when we are together and I am sure that we could have talked on into the night except I had a second date waiting for me, Luisa.
(pardon the older and blury photos but it was all I could find)
It was Luisa’s (30th) birthday last night and while we never go all out for her birthday, I was hoping to give her a nice break from reality. The poor girl had a crazy busy week with work, between events, the CU vs. CSU game and a Bronco game right after. To top it off, her good friend was having her bachelorette party yesterday, so after an early morning wake up for the college game, she was participating in wedding activities afterward. Fortunately I was able to steal her away around 11pm and take her to La Rumba for salsa dancing (per her request). I can’t salsa dance to save my life, but Luisa never judges my white girl dance moves and I enjoy watching her have fun and shaking her curves like I only dream I could. I forgot how much of a workout it is, I am sure that I burned off my consumed beer calories with in the first half hour! I was proud of myself for finally getting up the nerve to dance with a man. Ok ok, more like I had been asked several times and this one wouldn’t give up, plus Luisa had a dancing partner at the time and I felt slightly silly standing there dancing by myself. Maybe I should start taking salsa lessons as a weight loss routine? I bet my waistline would lose inches pretty quickly. After ending the night soaked with sweat and swollen blistered feet it was totally worth it. I hope Luisa had as much fun on her birthday as I did, and if not, at least she gets to have a relaxing couple of days in Steamboat after working today’s Bronco game. HAPPY BIRTHDAY LUISA!!!! I am so lucky to have you in my life!
What a wonderful way to end the week! Since tomorrow is a work day, I need to back to work on homework as well as gutting out some items in my house before having to pack and move. With summer coming to a close I look forward to the next season, my favorite, autumn. And I can’t think of a better way to start it off right than with my nieces’ wedding next weekend; so excited for her and the family!
Weekend Randoms
I am not going to lie; I have been a lazy bum this weekend. With the Memorial Day weekend I have been blessed with an extra day of free time. So today I plan on running just a few errands and then heading off to the park with friends but I thought I would give you a little update.
I have officially become a member of 24hour Fitness. I absolutely dread going to the gym, it is the one place that I have not overcome the social anxiety – mostly likely because I just chose to avoid it then get over it. With the transition of bartending full time to my office job and sitting at a desk all day, I managed to put on about 10 pounds, but with the change of my schedule (getting out after 7pm) I put on an additional 10 pounds in the past 2 months. I have been saying for months that I am going to lose weight but my current exercise plans are obviously not working, so …the gym it is. I’m on my way to getting physically fit!
I started teaching myself to knit. Here is a glimpse of what I started. It has doubled in size since this photo but not sure if I am going to do anything with it. I want to try knitting with a smaller yarn because if I am not paying attention, I will accidentally split the yarn in half (hard to explain without a visual) but I am glad that I finally learned. I also don’t see myself doing much with it since it causes pain in my hands if I do it too many days in a row. Besides the knitting, I have started a new book but have only made it through the first chapter so not too much to say right now.
Last but not least, I thought this was too funny not to share.
I recently came across this horoscope for the month and I couldn’t agree more. While I won’t dive into the relationship part right now, I will say I have managed to improve my credit score by over 120 points! It really took a dive when I went without income and was living like I had more than enough. I paid off about 60% of my credit card debit and configured most of my current debit to have 0% interest. My goal is to finish paying it all off before the end of the year which I think is a possibility. With getting my credit under control, I am feeling more comfortable with searching for a home to purchase.
That’s about it for today.
If you don’t mind, I am going to hop in the shower, ignore the household chores for now and head out to enjoy a wonderful sunny day in my beautiful city! Hoping that Gigi’s Cupcakes is open because I have had a craving for awhile! May you enjoy your Memorial Day with family and friends and I leave you with this opinion page in regards to Memorial Day remembrance.
A Perfect Way To End The Week
While I do have a post coming soon about my biopsy results (not bad nor good) I just wanted to boast about how wonderful my weekend was and how thankful I am for friends and family! It was like every person and situation was the building block to getting me back into one piece.
It started off with Thursday night spent with Ms Gretchen who I haven’t seen in forever, and bar friend Eric. We had dinner at 8 Rivers and ended the night at our old bar IceHouse, reminding me of the good times we used to have working together. Friday night Michael and I did a lot of laughing, even though he ruined Skeeball for me (damn those natural athletes), whether he knew it or not he was the right balance of laughs (plus tickle wars) and hugs. What is it about a friends embrace that melt away any concerns? While Saturday day was rushed quickly I still got to attend my niece’s baby shower and get in some serious baby holding time with my 3 month old great niece. And after rushing back to Denver from Fort Collins, I got to see the Mrs. Colorado pageant with my boys Frank, Wesley and Gino followed by all night dancing (with some serious foot swelling). And Sunday morning breakfast with Luisa to catch up on this week’s events with an awesome Greek omelet and to top it all off… Kristen time plus an afternoon nap!
It was exactly what I needed to get my mind off such a stressful week, between the new job and biopsy results. Thank you to everyone who participated in it! I am SO thankful to have you in my life being there when I need it! Below are just a few pictures from the weekend. Should have another post here soon with the results along with more information that should be useful to everyone.
