Yes. I am not a fan of burning man... make it a one day festival and i'll check that shit out, otherwise never wanted to go and never will. Gerr is there as we speak enjoying the crazy festivities in the dessert and he's probably already run out of Rockstar because dude has no idea how to ration his precious Rockstar. So since I'm talking about burningman and everything, this is what i got in my mailbox.
Gerr left last week. I've been officially alone since friday. it's been pretty quiet except for the english accents on my TV. I'm watching the Tudors....I love the friggin Tudors. I'm enjoying my quiet life. I kinda like it.
Hey it's like Boot week over here....look at these!!
these are on Myhabit.com and they're 75 bucks. Only con, they're made in China? BUT they're cute. So it's kinda up to you...
On ideeli....i can't wear heels (thank god) and they don't h ave my size (phew)...these are beautiful. BCBGeneration 109.99.
ok one more i saw on myhabit.com
pretty Rockport boots. $125.00 (also made in China, but i've heard of Rockport...hmm maybe i shouldn't complain about it being made in China anymore???)
Where have i been??? People www.hm.com FINALLY!!! yes that means h&m finally has joined the world of online shopping.
so as you can tell i have nothing great to say. So just buy these boots and tell me how much you love them. It's boot season!
well there are two males involved, if cat's count...Well then it wouldn't really count because Bella is a dog....so anywhoo, it's really just a "me" night. It's cool, I get along with me...Gerr will be going up north with the guys to have a wheelin' day tomorrow, which will turn into "mud"ding around because it's sorta raining. You see, what's happening outside isn't rain. It's like a drizzle mist and it must have been happening all night because the ground and everything is wet.
So what will I do tonight??? I will not be baking. That's for sure. My poor thighs and my butt are not happy with my baking. This is the problem with fall/winter the sun goes down so early that walking around this foul neighborhood is sketch at best. (The neighborhood isn't that bad, but it's not the best either). So i think i need to relax, watch some good movies, play with my dog, order some food (hmmm, maybe i shouldn't), and read....wow, i sound like i'm 50. I'm just not a party girl. I don't drink. I hate bars. What the hell else am i supposed to do???? I dunno, maybe I'll figure out something a bit better than staying at home and watching TV.
Ok these cranberry bliss bars from Starbucks are friggin delicious and evil...why oh why am i eating this???
wasn't i just complaining about my thighs??? remind me to never look into how to make these...
Something pissed me off the other day and it has to do with another blog i read and respect. It's a cooking blog and they were talking about how they make a Thanksgiving Turkey. She said the word "Butterball". Sorry, but if you are a cook or an aspiring chef or you're in the culinary industry you do NOT endorse Butterball anything. Besides the kind of turkey-hello can we say garbage?She didn't care, she said. That evening it was irritating me. These people (two ladies) love to cook and yadda yadda and some of their recipes sound really good, but when it comes down to it I realized they are fakes. They aren't real cooks, they're just housewives who can't afford something better than a chemically treated turkey and they're trying to teach you how to make it "saltier". (I know, I sound like a bitch) I found the part where she "didn't care" a bit harsh. She's teaching people how to cook good meals and using CRAP ingredients. What's more, she's advertising a company that has been in the media regarding their mistreatment of their turkeys. The videos are disturbing and disgusting. Remember what you're eating. At some point you have to realize that at one point that Butterball turkey on your table had sores, puss, and who knows what type of infections...have fun. I'll stick with my $70 turkey who had a pleasant life in the meadows and ate healthy stuff. Here's an article based on the mercy of animals video about Butterball abuse.
I dare you to watch it. If you don't fine, but don't act aloof to the world and the fact that this crap exists. People like this are sick. They're the same type of people who staple puppies to a train track. and yeah, look that up...it's real too.
Nov 15 and 16
For these two days, i am thankful for me. I am thankful for who i am. I am thankful for the love in my heart. i am thankful for my compassion. I am thankful for my guilt. I am thankful for me.
stuff on sites, mates....(that sounded cooler in my head)
Rue La La-ok they're selling Spanx...what i don't get are the skinny models wearing them....anyway, check it out if you want some Spanx! Ok while you're at Rue La La, check out the gift by hobby and the other section for gifts..new stuff added....wootwoot!! Epicurious-don't forget about your favorite chef-great site for fun stuff...... Ideeli - lot's of gift ideas!!! this will only take you to one page. Joss and Main-Kinda my new place to shop. lots of eye candy for the home and great ideas for wrapping or mailing, even cards and stuff... BeautyBar-get some great deals and products on the site, including Philosophy's winter collection. America's taste kitchen-learn about braising a turkey!!! Forever21-check out their Hello Kitty Prelaunch! cute stuff!!!
pawsitive dog stories!
yup, you read that right...I need lots of positive stories today! I need to remind myself of all the truly beautiful and caring people on this planet...
#1. This story is brought to you by Care2Causes a woman crawls into a sewer to save a dog! How many of us would do that???? I would try, but I know that my boyfriend would ultimately be the hero....This woman was brave. The article also opens our eyes to the rest of the world and the rescues there.
#2. Normally I don't read about stuff like Subaru's Share the love event. They promote adoption and raise a lot of money to the ASPCA. Please help spread the word about this event. I think it's awesome and whatever helps the animals find homes and get funding for their shelters, animal cruelty investigations, disaster relief etc...well it's all heroic and positive in my book.
#3. Meet Ninja and her owner. One of the dogs from that Bronx dogfighting ring....look at how healthy that little boo looks!
Because i believe we need to have more positive dog stories in our world, I think that if anyone has anything they want to say or a story they want to share, please do. Not sure how many people read my blog because of my love for animals...but if you do and you want to share something with me...please do...
thanks,
and have a good weekend!
A big fat joke. And so many people believe everything they read. The media and the news you watch at night steer you into a direction that at some point you forget you ever had free will to begin with. Only once and a while do you hear BOTH sides of an issue. What I am most tired of is the media and journalists jumping on the anti pit bull bandwagon, and you know what??? I've seen this before. I'm not stupid. You can fool anyone else, but you can't fool me. Why? Because my life doesn't revolve around you. I listen to reports on the news and some are so biased! it doesn't even have to do with an animal, but you can hear it in their voices-secretly whispering at you underneath their charismatic words-"let me sway you to the dark side where your opinion will soon be banished"...Ok...I may be overdramatic right now, but I can't believe that people let this shit happen....No one questions anything...actually half the country, as we saw in the election, disregarded anything Mitt Romney said about their own class and just nodded their heads and voted for him...Makes me sick to my stomach. Wake up people. Question what you read, what you hear etc...Don't be blind. And for God's sake speak up. I have maybe 90 or so friends on FB and only a couple really speak up for something. The rest have no substance. Maybe it's just FB....i don't know...but it bugs me. I don't care for politics, but i do care for people who have a passion in their lives....
sorry, i'm a bit heated right now...
cool stuffs.. Hautelook-give the gift of reading. Start a new tradition...read one Christmas book to your kids during the twelve days of Christmas...check out the books. Hautelook-different link! men's cologne! Good men's cologne-bulgari, gucci, dolce and gabbana etc..... Joyus-cool stocking stuffer! 25 bucks for earbuds...these are cute!
Ideeli-Give the gift of Kitchenaid(i am so happy i got mine last year for Xmas!), Nothing says i like you than giving people treats on Christmas...like popcorn...oh yum... Vente Prevee-Fauchon gourmet treats. Stuff like tea, spreads, chocolate etc.... Virtual Food Drive-start one...i'm scared to do it...i'm too embarrassed if no one i know contributes. If I felt like my friends were "givers"than i would...but i don't think they are... Refinery 29-find the best mac and cheese SF has to offer....mmmmm...
Positive Dog/Human story
From the Human Society. check out the link...it's a smilebox slideshow...People coming together is always a good thing...thank you for making me feel better today.
2 migraines, 20 days. Boohoo. Increased daily meds...fingers crossed...let's see what happens.
sorry i'm late to the tea party, but i've been go mode since i got here. Pounding headache most of the day, but as long as I can see, that means I can work...The day is starting to slow down so let's get to down to business.
What i was thankful for yesterday 11/8/12
My friends and family. I know i've already thanked them, but this is different. I am thankful that i have wise friends and family members. They remind me i have a lot to learn and they're all little teachers. There's a lot i don't know about in the world, but when i'm ready to learn something i realize i have many friends that are there to teach me. i guess i never really knew that. or maybe i wasn't paying attention. My goal is to pay more attention....
What I am thankful for today 11/9/12
My job. I have worked at a handful of places in my lifetime and always have seem to luck out on some great bosses and coworkers. I'm pretty lucky and I'll never take it for granted. Partly because I have always had bosses who have understood my "issues"; the migraines that come out of nowhere, the back issues that so easily rock my world....Maybe that's every workplace, but the people I work with are different. They will drive me home or to the doctor if something happens. They'll walk me to my car in the rain because I can't see and i need to be somewhere I feel safe (don't worry Gerry picked me up from my car in the parking lot). I also have learned so much from all of my bosses, here and in my past. I've gained a lot of knowledge about the type of work i do, do the nature of the food business (not just waitressing, but food-healthy food, farm to fork etc) and now the Garbage business-i've learned so much about recycling, what's going on in our world, what plastics really become...and of course in my area of accounting I think i'm never done learning. I've been doing this since I was in my 20's. I somehow stumbled into it and i never got out. A girl who hated Math....I should write a book....lol
shite and shit... Epicurious-go here for pie recipes and tips-from doughs to fillings, servings, etc...
Opensky-Powercube emergency lighting and charging I want one....$75 bucks
Ideeli-if you're an ideeli person they're happy hour sale is happening right now! Kleinfelds-that great big store is having a sample sale in Manhattan where 10% of the proceeds will go to the hurricane Sandy relief fund.
and i got nuttin else my friends...
hope you have great weekend!
And i am ecstatic!!! I heard some grumbling on FB and I was astounded when the reasons they were pissed was because they had issues regarding RELIGION!!! People i will say it until I am blue in the face...LEAVE RELIGION OUT OF POLITICS. Be happy that you have the freedom to be whatever religion you choose. THAT is what this country is about. The freedom to speak as you like, the freedom of the press....etc...REMEMBER!!! So leave your personal views and your personal religious preferences and persecutions to yourself. Just because you don't find certain things right for your family, that doesn't mean the rest of America CARES what you think. Just be HAPPY you have the right to believe and love any God you choose. So silly. So stupid even. People forget, time and time they forget the true meaning of being an American. Get on board or ship out to the mother country. It's time to move forward, so let's go.
Nov 7.
Today I am thankful to be an American. A place where I have the freedom to believe in my own God and accept people around me for who they are. This place where I can write freely on my blog and my government allows it. A place where i can vote. A place where I am in charge over MY own body. Thank you America. I am proud to be an American.
Shites on different sites... Sign the petition- I mean it! Not joking around here...this is sick... and disgusting...Ban Bear Baiting Epicurious- check out the dessert first here, Inside Out apple pie! the picture looks delicious for the Chicken in Garlic Almond Sauce. Opensky-ALL THINGS TURKEY...which reminded me i need a digital thermometer. It is a must for BIG meaty items...it will just work better...trust me. Refinery29-I love all of these ideas!! sure it's marked Lazy girls beauty tips..but whatevers, check it out! Ideeli-Looking for some sales...well click here for their up to 90% off sale!
Positive Dog Story
This story comes from my favorite site, stubbydog. Read about Delilah here...thankfully this family gave her another chance, so she could prove to them they made the right choice by keeping her.
I hope you're voting today, if you haven't voted already. I know in other states voting by mail is only for people with valid excuses, but here in CA you can choose to vote by mail. My ballot has been sent and now i don't have to worry about it.
Nov 6
I am thankful for my friends. I have a handful of close friends. I think back to when i was younger and i had many friends, but I only kept a couple of them close. Having a large amount of friends scare me. I am thankful for the people i call my friends. I am slowly taking down a wall that I created to protect my heart and because of these friends I am thankful.
I'm annoyed today. Gerr pissed me off. Don't want to get into it, but why do boys do stuff to piss us off?
Stuff on sites and smargalassafrass. Ideeli-NYC picks-boots, dresses, accessories, pretty things!!!! good prices REfinery 29-32 signs you are a hipster Funny! Coffee for Less-order here for all of your k cups and stuff!! and i think google offers may have a deal for the SF area. Care Causes-Tell Iowa Rep Steve King to stop opposing animal protection. doggy loot!-i think this site is awesome! great deals!!! Forever 21-check out their catalog/magazine here huffington post-want to know what's going on right now at the polls. Check out huffpost live
Positive dog Story
you want a positive dog story? here's a positive animal album from the Humane Society. Here they are hard at work. brings tears to my eyes...wish i could help....I did send them money yesterday!
I will take pictures of my costume later. No way in hell i was going to wear it at work today....
This year Gerr and I didn't really do much for Halloween. We didn't even carve pumpkins or decorate the yard like we normally do. One year we had a party and had a graveyard with fun skeleton lights decorating our tree. I guess the World Series sorta ruined Halloween for us. I was so wrapped up in it I forgot about all of the fun and cool Halloween stuff. We did go to a maze with our close friends and we are going out tonight with them...so maybe i'm just being a little hard on myself.
If you want to watch the Giants parade from the safety of your own office or home go to the livestream on the ABC News website. Click here
Last night was my last Chronic Pain Class. I'm so sad about it, but i get to go back to my normal schedule and make dinner the night before so I have LUNCH the next day!!! had to make a sandwich and i would rather have some chicken soup....homemade of course...
I am battling a cold and i think it's finally hitting me. Started to knock me down yesterday, but i think i have a bunch of "300" soldiers whooping the virus' ass, because i just feel a tad loopy.
Goodnight Ella-today a black lab that has been close to our friends and probably the only dog Bella doesn't freak out about is being put down. It was really sad to hear and i didn't know what to say. But i realized i didn't have to say anything. I will miss Ella. I will provide my friendship to my friends who will be hurting.
Sites and stuffs. Plukka-hello beautiful....$425 bucks...for plukka that's cheap..wow...beautiful..
Rue La La-run do not walk to this sale. You will find items here for pretty cheap. Designer names...WOW...i wish i could shop for clothes right now!!! Ideeli-Fun Christmas idea. Check out Crosley Radio. They have some cool items like ijukeboxes, record players, radios..etc...Very cool stuff at a good price. Joss and Main-Halloween appropriate Gothic Edgar Allen Poe Art, themed furniture, books...check it out, some items are super cool. My fav:
hautelook-Hurry up and check out Miss Mooz-GREAT shoes, but they're going fast...while you're on the site, chekc out Mogo, magnetic charms...good stocking stuffers...
Positive Dog Story!
Ok this is also a stubbydog story (oh just sign up and get their emails, you won't regret it!!). The story is about a woman helping her husband by adopting a pitty and training her to become his service dog. I love that this woman loves her husband so much that she did whatever she could for him AND saved a doggy at the same time!
I will have a good day...i will have a good day...i will have a good day...That was my mantra this morning. I sat down at my desk and the phone rang. It was the evil bitch from this tire place we use. I skipped an invoice and i paid the wrong amount, apparently her system is from 1965 and it took her hours to figure it out. FINE I made a mistake. Instead of sending me invoices when we buy what we need, we get like 60 a month in a big giant pile. It's a lot of work and i am human. She's not nice about it at all. And i wish i had the power to say, "if you're not nice lady, we're going to take our business elsewhere and watch you go out of business." ugh...i will have a great day i will have a great day...i will have a great day...
AND the Giants won GAME ONE of the World Series!!!! What's up Verlander??? Looks like i was scared of you for nothing... :)
I've already voted....I feel good.
My boss must have known i was having a shitty morning, because we're getting lunch today!!!
So i have an issue with a lot of women out there and the whole pro-choice thing. I don't think people understand what pro-choice means exactly. When some women hear the words Pro Choice, their automatic response is "Well, I'm pro life." No no no lady, actually you're pro choice. Don't you get it...YOU HAVE A CHOICE to be pro life! No man is telling you what you can do, you have decided for yourself. Do you understand literally what that means???? The government shouldn't be allowed to tell a man or a woman what they can do to their bodies or what God to pray to or what religion to belong to. That is not their decision. If you want to choose to have all the babies you get pregnant with-go ahead, it's your choice. The point is to not push your beliefs on someone else. Let them decide for themselves what they need to do. Pro Choice means having an option; not a law stopping you from making any choice at all.
In all of this World Series Craze, I almost forgot about Halloween. My favorite people at SF funcheap kindly reminded me that there are so many things happening this weekend and on Halloween itself. If you need help finding something to do in the Bay Area check out this link right here for a nice big list!
Cool Stuff sites shite... Rue La la-pretty pretty shiny sparklies!!!It's pretty jewelry. look at the pretty ring...259.90 Sapphire and blue quartz ring
Ideeli-White mountain boot sale!!! Gorgeous! I see three pairs i want...they're so friggin affordable!
Hautelook-Want to get someone something special and "expensive". Versace scarves! Not too expensive, 99 bucks isn't bad for what they normally go for! Joss and Main Great Gift ideas under Rosanna! really nice items, atleast i think so... Fancy-sometimes the best presents are the coolest and most unique. If you haven't signed up to fancy, you should...remember to "fancy" stuff to unlock deals for super neato stocking stuffers or unique gifts! Modewalk- if you've got the money honey, well i got a dress for you...It's $5400....but it's pretty.
Pawsitive Dog Story
Give it up to the hero war dogs...here is a story from boston.com on some 4 legged and winged friends who've gotten recent war medals.
Gobble Gobble people! Gobble Gobble! I love the holidays. It is my most favorite time of the year. I would live in Christmasland if i could. I don't know if there's such a thing, but if there was, I'd be there....well no, i probably wouldn't, because then it wouldn't be as special. So, I think I'm going to move from the whole "ooh look what i found for you" to "look at what would make a good present for me and for all of those other people you know". Well, I guess i could also give you links to cool things for you too.
Giants won last night! It was like watching a movie! The rain is pouring down on Giants stadium. The crowd was on their feet. Everyone was drenched. They WIN! (which i must add here, the Cardinals had no points). I teared up a bit. it was very romantic.
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Blondie Bars-Lauren at Lauren's latest is amazing. She posted this recipe yesterday and i had to try it last night! So YUMMY!!!!! Also she looks super adorable so you should visit her page anyway!
By the way, no one pays me or asks me to go to their pages, I just do because I like what i see.
Thanksgiving! Who the heck doesn't like Thanksgiving!!??? whoever doesn't is missing out big time. Are you hosting? Are you in charge of the bird? side dishes? pies? etc....well say thank you to Epicurious because they're amazing and have many videos, tricks, ideas, recipes, etc...so go and check them out.
Halloween is next week!!! So my "cop" costume (I like to put it in quotes because really it's a bodysuit with a hat and a badge) is missing something and I have come to the conclusion I need hot pink handcuffs. The fluffy ones. I think it will work. I'm not one for carrying a weapon, even if it's a toy. Although a taser doesn't sound like a bad thing........By the way, Gerry hasn't even bought his costume.
What not to do when your girlfriend is doubling over with menstrual cramps. I like saving lives. Especially the lives of clueless men. If men are willing to listen, than they deserve to be saved. You see, sirs, sometimes we women get cramps. Some are controlled by Midol or pamprin and sometimes the evil bitch comes and she tears up the insides of your girlfriend and she looks like she is dying. she feels like it too. Things you should NOT do: #1 ignore her. i think that's the final and only thing on my list of shit you shouldn't do. We're in pain. We need to be cared for. Trust me when i say that getting up and walking around is not going to help. We need you to care for us. Do not imitate my boyfriend. He was on the computer for like an hour of my moaning and groaning before I think I got a little too loud that he was like "God are you ok?" This is when i think battery is ok...I should have hit him with a baseball bat, but since i couldn't move i was like "NO, get me some vicodin now." oh #2 would be don't ask stupid questions.
Ring of the Day
Gerry did good and bought me this ring off Amazon after i sent him a link. Yes the skull has headphones on and yes that is a blue skeleton. He keeps my desk tidy. How do you like the orange nails? Giants and Halloween colors!
Cool ideas for people on cool sites and stuff.....
Hautelook- So they have some iphone and ipad stuff by Mophie. Battery packs etc...I know nothing about iphones so check it out, good gift idea since i heard they're battery suckers.
Ideeli-Crown brush is back! i love these eye shadow palettes (i own two of them). I gave one to a friend last year and she loves it! tons of colors and their brushes aren't bad.
Rue La la-Need world series tickets....well they're selling them on Rue la la...and they're pricey. Click on the rue la la link and it will take you there...wish i had a couple of grand to go!!!
Doggyloot!-new site! animals need lovin too and the price on bully sticks is amazing. 10 low odor sticks for 18 bucks! woof woof people!!! and they make great puppy stocking stuffers!
MLB Yankee shop- if you're like me, than you'll want that cool yankee capris purse, the socks, the heart charm bracelet and some more tshirts! you can find other teams you know...if you're not as cool as me...LOL.
The bloggess-if you don't know who she is, click the damn link. She's hilarious, her book is super funny and well she's awesome. so check her out. The link takes you to her cat wearing wigs and uhm, how did she get nail polish on his nails? I would wind up in the emergency room if i tried that on either one of our cats.
Pawsitive Dog Stories
Really this link is about the dogs that survived Michael Vick's fighting ring. This blog is about the dogs that were saved and how they're doing now. It's strange to me how some people can give up on animals so easily and dismiss them entirely. But those same people expect us to not do that to humans? Everyone should sign up to this blog because it's amazing. This story is amazing, maybe not amazing in the sense that this dog rescued someone, but that this dog has overcome fear and been able to trust a human and has learned amazing things and has proven SOCIETY WRONG. Here's Uba and her successes.
I spelled deity wrong last week, i wrote diety. HAHAHAHA! Good thing hardly anyone reads this! How embarrassing.
It's official! I need rain boots! Thank you "dieties" (LOL) for the first real rain of the season. It officially feels like fall. I'd like it to continue, but the Giants have to beat the Cardinals tonight, so if you could take a temporary pause between the hours of 5 and 8 that would be great!
I'm thinking this year I want to give my office mates some cool office stuff for Christmas; like pads and post its...check this one out:
talk to the hand post its!
i can't wait until the elections are over. I love you President Obama, but i'm so very tired of all the emails. I already voted, doesn't that mean i don't need to get them anymore?
Last weeks "fireball"/meteor has actually left some remnants behind! In a nearby town, they found a piece of the meteorite! How awesome is that? I knew it was super close!
Black Friday! i can't wait. it's my day to buy my winter clothes! And yes, to buy some Christmas Presents too!
I want a family picture to send friends and family as our Christmas card. I think it would be funny, but Gerr doesn't seem too excited about it. I mean it would be him and I, Bella, Fievel and Misfit.....Misfit is the cat who doesn't like to be held or sleep with us or lay on the couch with us...he likes treats and to be left alone. He does that deep moan when you pick him up, as if ready to strike. And Bella is afraid of Fievel. He will be great, unless he starts to knead our laps if we're sitting.....hmm, maybe it isn't such a great idea...
Ring of the day!
Cool sites and stuff that's pretty! Ideeli-Londonfog purses! they're pretty cute! Reasonably priced too. Joss and Main-Gal on the go featuring lunch bags, travel bags, cosmetic bags. I like having a lunch bag, that way i don't have to carry a giant tote anymore. Also dog beds, collars and leashes and wall art in the Preppy pet! Refinery 29-Great Slideshow about Best drugstore makeup and their comparison of the best department store makeup brands! A must see for us makeup fanatics! i learned a lot by clicking here Chanel-I want flat black nailpolish...but 26 bucks is insane! Delias-they're having a 20% off sale and there are like 1100 clearance items. This is normally when i buy swimsuits for next year...just a thought everyone...:) Forever 21 - 50% off outerwear!
POSITIVE DOG STORY
This story is actually about Howard Stern and his rant on the radio regarding Michael Vick. If you haven't heard, he's getting a dog.... I'm glad that someone with a radio show is complaining. Howard Stern may not be perfect, but i have always loved listening to his radio shows. Here is an article about Howard Stern and Michael Vick's dog ownership on dogster
It's the end of the week! I need a weekend of relaxation and cleaning. Those two don't really go hand and hand, do they? No major plans this weekend, except for the maze tonight. But the rest of the weekend I imagine we will be visiting the grocery store and I will be making Gerr clean the living room. Let's get on with it shall we?
Oh Giants!! What the hell happened last night???? Tonight could be your last game, you better fight hard tonight, because i swear i cannot handle two of those teams going to the world series. If anything whoever goes has to be able to beat the Tigers. I don't think i like them very much.
Cool Stuff on Sites and stuff.... Plukka-Skull ring! So cute. $190.00 phew, that's a lot of money. But if you belong to Fancy and you "fancy" it, you unlock a deal from plukka and you get 10% off your next purchase! remember to click those fancy icons, if you've signed up...and you haven't well do it already.
Joss and Main-Kitchenaid people! Nothing like a new set of pots and pans before the holidays!!! Rue La La- these purses cost more than two weeks worth of paychecks, but some people do need to know that Jimmy Choo is on sale. or rather, some type of sale for richer people than me. Ideeli-we've got Cuisinart on sale, Betsey Johnson Jewelry, accessories and shoes, boots....etc...holy crap...lots of cool stuff Hautelook-what's with the mascara craze!? they're offering a bag of mascara's from all the makeup stores at Nordstroms! 24 bucks. Now this is insanity, because is it just me or mascara actually lasts a long time??? Sports Memorabilia on sale too!
Pawsitive dog story
some of you are well aware that this month is National Pit Bull month well here's something from the ASPCA blog. I'm glad to see that they also want to distinguish the myths! Read on fellow friends!
I don't know what to say, Yankees...I came home at about 8 and you hadn't scored yet. I'd like to think that the home run was for me. So thank you. I'm not sure you'll win tonight, but it's ok if you don't. You'll be back next year. I know you will. And if you do win tonight, then yahoo; I'll be watching. Please remember I am a lifer; I'll always be passionate about you guys.
I still have 3 more lbs to go, but I can't shake it. I'm eating enough and exercising the same. I know i should increase my exercise, but the sun is setting earlier and baseball season is coming to an end. This time of year it's really hard for people to stay at their present weight. Soon we'll be celebrating Thanksgiving, eating tons of leftover turkey, then there's Christmas and New years and throughout that whole time we're all baking and having cozy get togethers...etc...i think you get my point. So what do we do? We don't over eat. if you can't finish what's on your plate, bring it home and eat it another day. Turkey leftovers? make a soup. Freeze as much as you can. If you have a walking regimen after work, keep it. On those rainy or snowy days, do what you can indoors. I know it's hard and expect to gain a couple of pounds, but remember you don't have to. Counting calories works. Myfitnesspal will be my best friend this holiday season. oh yeah, and i need a new scale since mine is off.
Doggy training. So I'm not sure if i talked to you guys about this a while ago. I have to find a way to get Bella's attention when we're walking by a dog. She gets so zoned in on another dog that I don't know what to do. Well, the trainer had proposed a pinch collar and that's just not going to happen (last resort and only for training purposes). So we got the thing she kinda hates; the clicker. cross your paws that this works. :)
ok now to things i don't like, because that's the kind of mood i'm in...
color blocking. ick. soooo bad 80's.
Fringe BLEH!!!
Fur. People why? what is your need for real fur? Disgusting. By the way, this is raccoon fur. that's utter bullshit.
these look like jazz shoes. not oxfords.
click this link from refinery 29 for the "clubwear" that stinks, in my opinion. Some pieces as separates are pretty, but put together...nurp.
Things i like..
I love clutches like these:
Tresor Lancome lotion
I get a lot of compliments. This scent is delicious.
oooh i want one of these
Cool sites and stuff
Ideeli is adapting the 30 day shipping idea that Rue la la had. you pay 9.95 for shipping and all orders from now until November 15 are free to ship. Sure it's a temporary idea, but i think they'll find that more people will order if that's the case.
Smashbox new studio collection is out! prices aren't so bad, since it's well....smashbox and all.
Goldbely-i think i just found the best site on the web. Order food from ANYWHERE! tomorrow is payday and you bet your lifesavers i'm going to order from here!!!
OK i need to finish up here...
pawsitive dog story of the day!
Ok this story made me tear up (so many do) this dog alerts his parents that his baby sister stopped breathing. He saved a life. I feel bad for him in the pictures, you can tell he's a little scared of all the people around him taking pictures. it's ok pup, you're a good boy. Thank you dogster for existing!
The above makes me sound like i'm about to get all creative on your asses, but i'm not. I don't do arts and crafts real well so please don't expect it. I will share with you the yummy recipes i've tried, the subscription boxes that have failed (in my eyes) and my sad attempt at making Gerry a belated birthday card (yes i know i suck).
ok so food. Everyone here (i'm looking around at my imaginary crowd) knows i love FOOOOOD! Well, I've been in the mood to try recipes from cookbooks, pinterest, bonappetit, ziplist etc...normally I just come up with things in my head and voila master chef Jacky makes an excellent meal! The good part about following a recipe is that you learn methods you didn't know before. Last night we had Maple Glazed Pork Chops. Pretty damn good. Gerry loved them. This recipe was easy, i didn't even have to get anything from the store.
Birchbox...sigh...I cancelled my subscription today. When i first received it, i was like, "Uhm, these are just samples, I can go to the Macy's make up counters and ask for samples for free." The box I got, which i'm sort of confused about, it was called goop. cute name, but where the hell is my October birchbox that costs 28 bucks? In this little box i get more SAMPLES and a friggin soy candle. Yes thank you for the luna bar, but i'm not a fan of those. I think another box is coming, but i still don't think 28 bucks is worth it. I cancelled for next month. I'm just not impressed.
the yankees play tonight in Detroit. I'm missing my game and I'm unhappy about that. Next week is the world series, and i may have to miss my class....i guess it all depends on who's playing too. Come on Yanks, I hope you play better tonight. Wish i could miss tonight's class, but we're learning about spinal unloading which i really want to be there for. OOPS, i need to do my homework.
Gerry's birthday card was more like one of those 1st grader book reports, but with pictures of silly dogs. I am sure that one day we will look back at it and be thankful that I noted what we did on his 36th birthday, whilst wishing him a happy birthday (trust me the sentence makes sense, sorta). I cut and paste (on the computer) on to word and wrote stuff. OOOH i'm clever. I felt so bad for not having a card, i had to make it memorable so it was like 4 pages long; that's because the pictures were very big. Tada...bow.
Towel Sets under $50-towels are pretty expensive, but i'm liking this sale. Lots of colors. I like the sets, i probably wouldn't buy the face towels at $15.95, but that's the Ross shopper in me.
Ideeli-Amarita Singh-strange that hautelook and ideeli both have the same people on sale....Steiner sale and cute boots too
Musings in Red-it's a blog. she's pretty funny. read it. :)
I'm trying to find more interesting things for you to do, read and look at, but i'm bored searching...this shit is hard work...I also think i'm PMSing majorly...yay me.
Rings of the day and yesterday (i totally forgot to post it)
this ring should fit on my ring finger, but it won't go past the knuckle. Not a stretchy ring. boohoo.
PAWSITIVE DOG STORIES
Sometimes the most positive dog stories are the ones you never really hear about. This story is about how dogs help behind the scenes in our nations most horrific tragedies. Sometimes you just need an animal to lift your mood. I know how that feels, it's the most powerful magic in the world. read more here on USA today's Paw Print Post.
I just need a little more sleep this morning. just a couple more winks. We did go to bed at like 9ish, so theoretically I should be ok, but NO i'm not. booo.
Happy Birthday Gerr Bear-which was yesterday, by the way! You're officially an old man. And to think you also share a birthday with Joe Girardi!
Oh yankees, what's going on????? Couple things are, pardon my expression, FUCKED:
Derek Jeter fractured his ankle.
Apparently the umpires are idiots, because on two separate occasions they made TWO HUGE mistakes which hurt the Yankees. Just makes me sad.
Giants, good game!!! Watching the Giants play was refreshing. They're not my number 1 team, but i can watch the game and see both teams and give them the credit they deserve. I do have to say, that there is far too much booing at Giants games.
I need to get serious for a moment. Last night i joined a page on facebook in memory of a girl, Amanda Todd, who took her life after cyber bullying. The story is more intense than saying it was just because of cyber bullying; there's a lot more to her suicide than that. I was reading the comments and most were heartfelt, while others were cold, ignorant and idiotic. I understand that some of the teens who pushed her to "drink more bleach" or to find other means to end her life, think that somehow she deserved to die. No one deserves to die. And parents, this is where you are responsible. What you teach your kids is so very important. They echo you when you say that person was a coward. Some of the comments I read just sounded so "stuck up". Life is so good for some, while others with mental illness,even when life appears to be ok on the outside, on the inside it's a raw, bloody mess. Before you write something that may sound mean and rude, realize that it's inappropriate and move on to something else. Your words do not belong on the page. My heart goes out to this young woman. I understand how "alone" she felt. I have been there, the only difference is I survived. To read more about Amanda Todd, read the examiner's article here. This article doesn't include some other things that happened to her, if you want to know more here is the RIP Amanda Todd facebook page.
and because i can't stay too serious on here....or i'll get super pissed. let's go on with our show.
Cool stuff on sites you should be buying now...
Hi Ideeli-mmmmm lots of cool stuff in winter essentials. I want these by MUK LUK-59.99 ahem size 9! For more boots check out the Ultimate boots section, yum!
First time on Hautelook! Perfumes-Burberry, Vera Wang, Dolce and Gabbana, etc...GREAT Prices!!!!
Smashbox-Pro starter kit, a must for any professional cosmetologist. It does cost 649 bucks, but it's packed with stuff.
How art thou today? I'm a bit bummed out after the Yankee loss last night, but I must carry the hope for tonight's game. Come on Yankees!!! Last night i had to take a muscle relaxer, because the game was intense. 13 innings of praying, hoping, talking to the TV, making everyone (Gerry and Bella) wear Yankee something for good juju, etc. I was wearing the jersey and I tried to convince Gerr that he should hold the purse, but he didn't like the idea so i had it hanging off the TV (flat screen). I donned Bella in my Yankee tshirt and let Gerry wear my visor. We did everything we could. Oh well, tonight is another game and i will hold the torch of hope.
Bella with my yankee shirt on
Anytime you plan a getaway, whether it's camping or a quick getaway to the coast, you need to well...PLAN. This camping trip was decided on this week. But nothing was really planned or is ready for that matter. The boat has speakers on the tower, but they're not hooked up. No one has picked up the wood yet. Some food has been purchased, but i'm afraid it's not enough. I'm praying it gets warmer and it looks like it will...so we'll see. Oh and we better get the game on the radio, or i will flip out.
Well I gave Gerry two of his presents. He wanted a dutch oven for camping. I guess he says the one i got is the wrong one. Too bad hon, i'm not returning it-it's beautiful-cast iron and i bet it will work just fine. I told him if he wants a wetsuit i'll get him one. Trying to buy a present for him is pretty difficult unless you know EXACTLY what he wants. I should just get him gift cards.
Really in the mood for breakfast all of a sudden. I could use an eggs benedict right about now.
American Apparel is a bit lame. What is up with their sizes? Medium is 4-6? on what planet? Sorry but that doesn't fly with me. I think it's time for this company to get it right. And guess what this isn't sexy:
pull your pants up
UHM WHAT????-my old band is playing at a "nostalgia fest"??? I doubt i'll be singing, but that will be something i have to go see...bleh...old memories good and bad are flooding my brain...I think i'm going to stop breathing. lol. i haven't performed or sang in front of anyone for years. Luckily it won't be just me.. this band had 30 people total. BREATHE!
Ring a ding ding...
i know i've been pretty bad about posting my rings! sorry, i'll try not to forget to do that.
Cool sites with stuffs on em...
Rue la la-ok ok..i know i keep sending you guys over there, but really they have some great deals for any size pocketbook. Check it out, you got Sundays in the kitchen featuring great kitchen items at can't beat it prices, Fendi (for my richer friends), Pinkberry eight item tasting card for 15 bucks! Remember if you buy something that month, you don't have to pay shipping for the rest of the month. Can we say Hell yeah???
Hautelook-Ring Sale, tanning stuff, nail dryers, etc...
Ideeli-Patra sale. Beautiful gowns on sale for GREAT prices. i mean super great. I am so tempted, but i can't. I bought bra's yesterday...no more shopping for me...hmmph.
Julep-this link is only going to take you to some polishes, but i got an email about the Halloween gift box, comes with two polishes, a skull bracelet and a skull scarf for 20 bucks! Awesomeness!! see what you're missing??
Epicurious-I want to make this....Banana Chocolate Chip Cake with Peanut butter frosting. yeah...i want this.
PAWSITIVE DOG STORY
This story is more like a testimonial of how sometimes you go into a shelter looking for a specific dog and you leave with a Pitty. I love how they are surprised by how loyal and loving and willing to be trained the dogs are. I like reading the comments below the story, because it's a fairly common tale. The pitty can win over anybody. :)
found on the ASPCA website cuz i gets their emails...
Not sure how many other people rely on Accuweather, but for the last week it's been showing scattered showers. For the past few days the sun has been out and when i get off work I am greeted by a nice breeze. No rain. No clouds. Yesterday was one of those days. I took Bella out for a walk and left my sweater at home. At about 9ish i hear a howling wind-or so I thought-I go outside and it's raining. What? I check accuweather and it says clear skies. ???????????????(so many question marks) I am thinking the turd balls who came up with this app have no idea how to predict any kind of weather. hmmph. Today it's very gray, at the least this app has it right. Cloudy. uh huh...
I ran out of half and half. That means I have to go get some....is it just me, but going to the store for a bottle of half and half makes you drag your feet? sigh...i need some coffee too.
Yankees WOOT WOOT!!!! Did you watch last nights game???? AMAZING! and i have to give MAJOR props to mr Raul Ibanez!
I was in shock for about an hour....2 homeruns??? How??? AMAZING!!!
I tear up just watching it. I hope we see more of him. I love A Rod, but sorry dude, i think it's time you let this guy play.
Since the weather is so wonky, i wonder if there will be a camping trip....dun dun dun!!! what do you think??? will we be celebrating Gerry's birthday in Nature or in the safety of our home????
Sites and Stuff Anthem Wares-This site has some pretty cool, expensive things, but for some of us this could be absolutely affordable. It's really easy to sign up too. Picaboo-Let's face it. We should probably start Christmas shopping now. A cool idea is to make personalized books, 2013 calendars and hey why not make your own Christmas Cards? Picaboo is a great site and their program for the books makes the process easy and fun. I made one last year for Gerry and I. It came out great. Rue La la-Normally i don't feature kids stuff, but one of my closest friends is pregnant and you have to check out these baby gifts. I'm tempted to buy something now for her baby shower next year! LOL! I don't know the sex...dammit. Hautelook-I'm afraid once this is posted the Calvin Klein shoes will be gone. GREAT Prices....i mean super great. Bedhead is making an appearance too! Lots of cool stuff on Hautelook today! Joss and Main-some great antiquey like items on here today, i likey. I really like the wall art in English Accents. ooh check out the Perfect Pie too... Ideeli-ok they have a really cool Ideelstyle sale and i have to tell ya, the items are very pretty. The prices aren't that bad. They have a pair of black BCBG glitter booties for 69.99-I'm a size 9 people...LOL. Keep.com-the newest thing...think Pinterest, but you can buy stuff from it and it will tell you what stuff is like it etc..So you get to have a keep it button by your browser like a the pin it button, you keep what you like and add to your collection, you can click the item again to see how much it costs and buy it. I'll be playing around with the site! just opened TODAY! ok i'm having too much fun on there... Forever 21-Go to the website and sign up where it says sign up now. Friends and Family event, maybe it's a big big sale! Dorothy Perkins-because we women love good deals and love to shop, here's another website with incredible prices. I would hang out in the sales aisle because there are some cute dresses in my size....
it's time for.....
Pawsitive Dog Stories!
This is a great story and it comes with a video. A dog was trapped in a burning house and passed out from smoke inhalation. The owner wasn't in the house so as you probably guessed, the neighbors must have called 911. It took an HOUR and the paramedics saved this pups life. They have special oxygen masks for dogs and cats. That's just amazing and makes me feel better that in some counties and states they see my pets as family members and are willing to do anything to save them.
Yeah so the title makes no sense, but hopefully you've expected that from me since my blog doesn't follow any type of structure...it sorta does i guess, but really it makes sense in my own mind.
On my mind right now...Pinch collars. I may try one. As i read about them, i'm finding that these are only used as a training tool and should be used a couple of times. I can deal with that. Maybe Bella will understand that it's time to learn now. I'm so confused. I don't even know who to ask about this. My boss uses it with her Corgi. Would it be so bad to use it only when I'm training her? My goal is to be able to get Bella so calm and focused on me that she knows I will be there for her. She doesn't need to get all coocoo when she sees a dog in a car. Yesterday i took her on a walk and i didn't see one. I let go of my anxiety and was like "ok here we go." Normally i take her to other areas with no dogs. Now i'm looking for dogs in cars, which i know will only help us practice. If anyone has arguments for or against pinch collars please comment below or message me. I just want to do what's right for my dog. Remember, she wasn't like this before she got attacked by a Golden Retriever.
Got my Cuisinart Pots and Pans yesterday!!! They are so beautiful and shiny, I don't even want to use them, i just want to look at them! I'm in love. Not included is one of those giant frying pans, which i'm sure is sold separately, but the whole set is awesome and i got it at such a great price. Thanks Rue La La!
hmmm livingsocial had a deal for a dog trainer across the bay....I wonder if i should call him....
tired of my weather app on my phone saying it's going to rain. The cloudless sky is telling me something different.
This Fall the color you want is Oxblood. It's sexy.
Last night I made Yorkshire Chicken. I had no idea what this was supposed to look like or taste like. BUT it was so GOOD! I'm trying to step outside of the box and take recipes from cookbooks that i've bought. Ack, i can't find the recipe online. I found it in one of my cookbooks and instead of a whole fryer or pieces, I used cut up chicken thighs. I dredged in flour and fried until golden brown in olive oil. I placed at the bottom of the casserole dish, carmelized some shallots in the leftover oil and placed on top of the chicken. prepared the batter which was 1 cup flour, 1 cup milk, 1 egg and some pepper, put that in the blender and then stirred in a teaspoon of dried rosemary. poured over the chicken and heated the oven to 365. The recipe said 375...i made a mistake, but after 40 minutes at 365 it was so yummy.
uhm, look at this.
normally i would be like I want my kitchen to be black and stainless steel everything, but tell me this kitchen doesn't scream warmth! I love the beam thingy on the ceiling.
Cool sites and stuff Plukka- Look at this awesome ring...it's $3100.00 so don't touch just look....
Hautelook-Vera Wang Lavendar is on sale. The Organza Strapless Dress is my fav. Also Fall boots on sale at GREAT prices. Ideeli-Coats, Coats and more coats!
PAWSITIVE DOGGY STORIES!
It's story time my friends and who doesn't like reading heartfelt amazing stories of animals who help save lives even when they're not trained to. Read here about some heroic strays who adopted a crew out in Afghanistan and saved many lives one night. It's amazing how much love an animal can give. Thank you soldiers for making sure that these dogs weren't left behind. you are all my heroes. Story on dogheirs.com.
have a wonderful day everyone...notice i didn't talk about the Yankee loss last night...it's ok. We're tied.
I may need to watch next time...I cannot stand Romney. Seriously he gives me the heebe jeebies. He frightens me and I didn't want to break my television. I love my television. I found my entertainment in "Angel" the series and kept checking facebook. I could hear people online laughing at Romney. Anyway, he's a turd. But you people i don't care what party you vote for, make the right choice and VOTE! Here's a nifty little site that will tell you if you are registered, it's called Turbovote (thanks to my wonderful Purewow email I find out about a bunch of nifty things). They text you reminding you when it's time to vote and other voting related stuffs!
I tried a new recipe yesterday: Fiesta Tamale Pie-Glad i could find it for you online, the receipe was in one of my new cookbooks i bought at a yard sale. The dish was pretty good! and actually very easy to make! I would add a bit of salt to the recipe-at the end and taste as you go-or add some hot sauce to the beef mixture for a bit of heat, since the cornmeal is very plain tasting it needs something to even itself out. Tonight is Asparagus Chicken. I'll let y'all know how it comes out. I didn't buy sesame oil because it was like 11 bucks. hehe, oh well...olive oil or vegetable oil it is....
Sites you should know about and the cool things featured today (i am thinking that this title is pretty lame, huh?):
Rue La La-you may have to sign up for this page to view it. This caught my eye this morning. I'm fond of this time of year and i love the deep orange and maroon colors that remind me of leaves changing colors.. So, of course I had to check out their Harvest inspired table settings. They have lots of other color themes too-green, purple etc. it's really pretty stuff. Check it out if you're looking to add some spice to your dinner table.
Joss and Main-ok it was pretty tough to choose which category i liked best, i think the Noir Boudoir has GREAT items...so pretty.
Smashbox-Smashbox and i met a couple of years ago...actually, i am pretty sure it was like 1999 or 2000. I love their stuff, i still have some of the stuff they gave me and no i won't throw it out. If you like makeup as much as i do, it's a must to sign up to their site and wait for sales. They have daily free items with purchase! me likey the site.
Ideeli-euro ceramica sale, such pretty plates, mugs, glassware...
True and Co-grrr they have some gorgeous bras...too bad i'm a cheapo and won't buy them...they're so pretty...not even going to link to it, because you get an automatic sign in box. hmmph...meanies.
The animal rescue site- has animal costumes! it's that time of year again people; time to torture the pooch! there aren't that many choices, but the prices are pretty damn good! don't forget to click here to feed some animals!
Everyone has a friend that makes you want to hit their head on a wall repeatedly because their decisions sometimes are so bad they make you want to forget them. I have one of those friends...I feel bad for her. She's dating someone she shouldn't be. But I think she thinks she deserves to be treated badly. I often think back to my own relationships and I completely understand where she's coming from, but sometimes enough is enough...I can't watch this stuff and i have to be honest with her no matter what. Sometimes the best thing to do is be honest. Even if it hurts the other person. I am not a yes "man", I will tell you when you're being an arse.
isn't this cute! i want this ice tray!
Ring of the Day...and a snap shot of my new boots...Thanks Gerr Bear for my new ring!!!
Pawsitive doggy story time
this is another story from the NY times it's amazing. I feel like wow, the military is really stepping up here and i feel super PROUD to be an american. Learning how to treat military dogs. Basically this story is about medics learning veterinary care for the dogs on the field. It's a pretty amazing story and while i read it, I teared up. I want to hug them for taking care of our humans AND dogs. Caring for both because they're fighting for our country...I may not be pro-war, but i am pro bringing our SOLDIERS HOME safe and alive. Please read this story and share on FB.
