I have come to face the fact that i do love valentine's day... i think it's a fun day to celebrate love of any kind... for family, friends, and little chihuahuas!
it's also the day dad proposed to mom... so it will always be a special day in my heart!
i was out this weekend and realized just how happy valentine's decorations make me... i think they're so pretty.
so, in light of my revelation - i have added a valentine's day countdown to my site!
ENJOY!
XOXO!
Monday, January 29, 2007
I have an addiction
First, i went to the new walmart supercenter and can i just say... meh. it's not a big deal in my opinion. there were groceries there i wouldn't find at my superstore... but nothing i even bothered to buy. maybe next week when i grocery shop i'll get a few things from there... but i'm not ready to give up my favourite blue menu products just yet! they didn't have smart ones or WW food there... which i was hoping they might.
i did, however, buy pete's tofu. i bought the caramel one but i haven't eaten it yet... i look forward to eating it for dessert tomorrow night!
before i head to bed i decided to add to my newest quiz collection so you may all learn a thing or two about me:
Take the 100 Acre Personality Quiz!
discover what candy you are @ quiz me
i did, however, buy pete's tofu. i bought the caramel one but i haven't eaten it yet... i look forward to eating it for dessert tomorrow night!
before i head to bed i decided to add to my newest quiz collection so you may all learn a thing or two about me:
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Take the 100 Acre Personality Quiz!
discover what candy you are @ quiz me
Saturday, January 27, 2007
Saturday Night LIVE!
my saturday nights can be so dull sometimes... and have i mentioned I LOVE IT???
Here's what I've learned tonight:
Here's what I've learned tonight:
| Your Relationship is Strong |
 You've built the foundation of a great relationship, and it would take a lot to shake it. Through good communication and respect, you have a true love that can last a lifetime. |
| You Are a Total Girlie Girl |
 You love looking good, and wooing men with your womanly ways. You're so feminine, men are in awe of you ... which is a very good thing. |
| You Are Jennifer Aniston |
 Girl next door with a free spirit. You're low key and naturally sexy. Sweet and approachable, people are attracted to your upbeat attitude. And even when life doesn't go your way, you always eventually turn things around. |
| You Have Him Totally Hooked |
 Your guy is all yours - and happily so. He loves being around you, and he totally sees you as a couple. It looks like you two have a great future together - if you want it! |
| You Don't Need a Man, but You Want One! |
 You like having a guy in your life, and overall, you prefer not to be single. You won't go out with a guy out of desperation.. you rather be alone. However, when you're single, you do tend to obsess a little over dating. Because no matter how good your single life is, it's better with a great guy around. |
Wednesday, January 24, 2007
Put... the... muffin... DOWN!
i have eaten 3 muffins today. Now, they are only ONE point each... but THREE? i'm sure there's a help group for people like me. oh wait... there is. it's called weight watchers and i am a member there. i shall get myself to a meeting tomorrow. i think i need a sponsor. i am addicted to food.
may the rest of you have more willpower than i do.
although, alex wanted to go to dinner tonight and i actually resisted (and luckily he completely understands... or tries to at least!). instead we came here and ate a healthy meal (i had soup and yogurt). we are doing good!
photo of the day (taken from my parents' family room window on sunday morning)
Tuesday, January 23, 2007
Just keep jogging, just keep jogging...
okay first things first - i am LOVING tara's muffin recipe! I have made 2 batches now, since realizing i ate TWO muffins sunday, yesterday, and will today... since i have the morning off work i decided to get ahead of the game and make another dozen. they are delicious! i will post the recipe later (thanks tara!!)
also, i would now like to make it official... in the mornings i am up to jogging 4.4K! i've been doing it since saturday... so i think i will make that my new distance... i'm well on my way to jogging 5K in 40min (my goal by the late spring).
also, i made the broccoli/cauliflower soup recipe on sunday... i had forgotten how yummy it is. it's so simple. here's the recipe
*Cook 1 head broccoli and 1 head cauliflower in 3 cups of water.
*once they're cooked, keep them in the water and mash them (i recommend mashing them as much as you can to make a thicker soup, rather than a thinner soup with chunks of veg's)
*add 1 tin fat free evaporated milk
*add 1 tin full of skim milk (use the empty evaporated milk tin)
*add 1 pkg cream of broccoli OR cream of cauliflower soup mix
and there you have it! once i've added all the ingredients i let it simmer on the stove for probably 10-15min.
1 cup soup = 1pt
recipe makes approx 10 servings!
NOTE: i don't actually use fresh vegetables.. i use HALF a bag of frozen ones.
alex and i went to the raptors game last night. it was fun. final score:
also, i would now like to make it official... in the mornings i am up to jogging 4.4K! i've been doing it since saturday... so i think i will make that my new distance... i'm well on my way to jogging 5K in 40min (my goal by the late spring).
also, i made the broccoli/cauliflower soup recipe on sunday... i had forgotten how yummy it is. it's so simple. here's the recipe
*Cook 1 head broccoli and 1 head cauliflower in 3 cups of water.
*once they're cooked, keep them in the water and mash them (i recommend mashing them as much as you can to make a thicker soup, rather than a thinner soup with chunks of veg's)
*add 1 tin fat free evaporated milk
*add 1 tin full of skim milk (use the empty evaporated milk tin)
*add 1 pkg cream of broccoli OR cream of cauliflower soup mix
and there you have it! once i've added all the ingredients i let it simmer on the stove for probably 10-15min.
1 cup soup = 1pt
recipe makes approx 10 servings!
NOTE: i don't actually use fresh vegetables.. i use HALF a bag of frozen ones.
alex and i went to the raptors game last night. it was fun. final score:
Happy Tuesday everyone!!
Sunday, January 21, 2007
Another weekend over...
well, the weekend is pretty much over... although i still have to get this sad butt of mine into the treadmill, make some soup... and i had planned on baking tara's muffin recipe (just like i've been planning to do for the past 5 days!) and maybe bake some chocolate chip cookies and some peanut butter cookies... the peanut butter cookies are so simple. 1 cup light PB, 1/2 cup sugar, and 1 egg... so simple!!
this weekend consisted of:
Friday: alex and i stayed in and ordered pizza. the new EDGE VEGGIE from pizza hut is a WW DREAM COME TRUE in my opinion! 8 points for HALF the entire pizza! i ordered my pizza and alex ordered his... and we were able to enjoy pizza hut (which i haven't enjoyed in about a year and a half). we also watched some of his chapelle show dvd (and i kindly fell asleep... although i do find some chapelle show funny).
Saturday: got myself on the treadmill, showered, packed, home to pontypool, to Steph's Grandpa's funeral and then to the luncheon afterwards at the legion.... it was so sad. i had been speaking to steph earlier in the week and i think she was still in shock and wasn't so emotional yet... but she had a tough time on saturday. it broke my heart to see her so sad because i so freshly remember how much it hurts... after some people started leaving the luncheon dad, mom, and myself went and sat with steph and her family (they had been sitting all of the family together at a big table)... poor steph was crying... i wouldn't help but sit there with my arm around her and cry with her... because i know it's sinking in and so overwhelming. i just wish i could take away the pain for her.
after the luncheon i went home with mom and dad and we watched a movie and ate dinner and i fell asleep on the couch (i do NOT stay up late anymore! i'm so sad and old!).
Sunday: woke up in pontypool, had breakfast, watched a movie with mom and dad, then headed out... stopped at michael's craft store to get some stuff for the craft alex and i are embarking on (details later - i'm too lazy to explain it!)... came home, fell asleep on the couch... went out and did my grocery shopping... and here i am! just about to get myself on the treadmill!
i decided to try something new today... i had them at mom's and went out and bought them myself ($1.99 at superstore this week). They're called QUAKER CRISPY DELIGHTS and they're 2pts for a pkg... unfortunately i can't find a picture of them online at this point! but you can get them with chocolate drizzle on them or a cinnamon bun flavour (haven't tried that one, but that's what i bought).
happy week everyone!
this weekend consisted of:
Friday: alex and i stayed in and ordered pizza. the new EDGE VEGGIE from pizza hut is a WW DREAM COME TRUE in my opinion! 8 points for HALF the entire pizza! i ordered my pizza and alex ordered his... and we were able to enjoy pizza hut (which i haven't enjoyed in about a year and a half). we also watched some of his chapelle show dvd (and i kindly fell asleep... although i do find some chapelle show funny).
Saturday: got myself on the treadmill, showered, packed, home to pontypool, to Steph's Grandpa's funeral and then to the luncheon afterwards at the legion.... it was so sad. i had been speaking to steph earlier in the week and i think she was still in shock and wasn't so emotional yet... but she had a tough time on saturday. it broke my heart to see her so sad because i so freshly remember how much it hurts... after some people started leaving the luncheon dad, mom, and myself went and sat with steph and her family (they had been sitting all of the family together at a big table)... poor steph was crying... i wouldn't help but sit there with my arm around her and cry with her... because i know it's sinking in and so overwhelming. i just wish i could take away the pain for her.
after the luncheon i went home with mom and dad and we watched a movie and ate dinner and i fell asleep on the couch (i do NOT stay up late anymore! i'm so sad and old!).
Sunday: woke up in pontypool, had breakfast, watched a movie with mom and dad, then headed out... stopped at michael's craft store to get some stuff for the craft alex and i are embarking on (details later - i'm too lazy to explain it!)... came home, fell asleep on the couch... went out and did my grocery shopping... and here i am! just about to get myself on the treadmill!
i decided to try something new today... i had them at mom's and went out and bought them myself ($1.99 at superstore this week). They're called QUAKER CRISPY DELIGHTS and they're 2pts for a pkg... unfortunately i can't find a picture of them online at this point! but you can get them with chocolate drizzle on them or a cinnamon bun flavour (haven't tried that one, but that's what i bought).
happy week everyone!
Tuesday, January 16, 2007
One more...
for those of you who have accused me of being like Charlotte... turns out you're WRONG!!!
girlfriends - take the quiz and post a response letting me know who YOU are most like!
girlfriends - take the quiz and post a response letting me know who YOU are most like!
| You Are Most Like Carrie! |
 You're quirky, flirty, and every guy's perfect first date. But can the guy in question live up to your romantic ideal? It's tough for you to find the right match - you're more than a little picky. Never fear... You've got a great group of friends and a great closet of clothes, no matter what! Romantic prediction: You'll fall for someone this year... Totally different from any guy you've dated. |
The results of my lunch hour...
i didn't go out on lunch today. and have made the mistake of staying at my desk... here's the result of my free time (who knew i'm so brilliant?):
| You Have Your PhD in Men |
 You understand men almost better than anyone. You accept that guys are very different, and you read signals well. Work what you know about men, and your relationships will be blissful. |
Welcome to my newest reader!
You know who you are.... because you ROCK! I mean... ROCK ON! (ahhh the old days!). We should get together on some Friday night to BAKE... just as long as there are no over-flowing toilets at your brother's party and we don't run out of gas in your parents' van! (the memories are flooding back now!). "I HATE MARIO"!!!
Thanks for the recipe! I can't wait to try it and I think I'll probably have to pass it on to my mom!!!
Thanks for the recipe! I can't wait to try it and I think I'll probably have to pass it on to my mom!!!
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