And these:
Pregnancy is soooo cruel. I can't tell you the last time (B.P.) i scarfed Mickey D's.
Monday, October 30, 2006
Someone help me...
I was sooooo hungry, I just ate these:
And these:
Pregnancy is soooo cruel. I can't tell you the last time (B.P.) i scarfed Mickey D's.
And these:
Pregnancy is soooo cruel. I can't tell you the last time (B.P.) i scarfed Mickey D's.
Do you know what today is????
It's National Candy Corn Day! That's right America, today is the day that we worship the iconic little treat that has been around for more than 100 years and long been associated with Halloween.
Here are some fun facts from the National Confectioners Association:
Here are some fun facts from the National Confectioners Association:
- One serving of candy corn contains approx. 140 calories (which means that I could potentially eat 14 servings--and nothing else--in a day)
- Candy corn is not just for Halloween anymore. Haven't you heard of Reindeer corn?
- More than 35 MILLION pounds of candy corn (9 BILLION pieces) will be produced this year.
So let's hear it for the candy corn!
How's this for icky?
I just pulled a live tick off of Petra's head! Now granted, it hadn't implanted itself YET, but it was running around in her hair. And don't think for one second I stopped once I pulled that thing off: my poor daughter was subjected to a very thorough exam to ensure that no tickies made their way under her skin.
And yes, I know that lyme disease-carrying ticks don't need to implant to spread their nasty gift; they only have to bite. And yes, I'll be checking Petra's body for the red bullseye and looking for signs of general malaise every single day from now until (at least) the end of the year.
Oh and poor Kita...I pulled an implanted tick off her two days ago.
What's up with these horrid little creatures? Do they know that their demise is imminent with the first harsh frost? Are they making one more desperate attempt to find a warm host off of whom they can feed through the winter?
All I know is that ticks are disgusting, disease-carrying mites...and I'm waging a war.
Signed,
The world's biggest hypochondriacal mom
And yes, I know that lyme disease-carrying ticks don't need to implant to spread their nasty gift; they only have to bite. And yes, I'll be checking Petra's body for the red bullseye and looking for signs of general malaise every single day from now until (at least) the end of the year.
Oh and poor Kita...I pulled an implanted tick off her two days ago.
What's up with these horrid little creatures? Do they know that their demise is imminent with the first harsh frost? Are they making one more desperate attempt to find a warm host off of whom they can feed through the winter?
All I know is that ticks are disgusting, disease-carrying mites...and I'm waging a war.
Signed,
The world's biggest hypochondriacal mom
Sunday, October 29, 2006
I'll say it now...
...thank goodness for the time change! No more waking up at 6am thinking it's the middle of the night. No more sun glare traffic jams at 7:30 in the morning.
Yes, I recognize that there's a downside here...but sitting in my family room, wide-awake at 6:30...looking out to a very lovely morning....I'm quite content.
Yes, I recognize that there's a downside here...but sitting in my family room, wide-awake at 6:30...looking out to a very lovely morning....I'm quite content.
Friday, October 27, 2006
Thanks to Dove for a Reality Check
It's no wonder we (women) all have distorted views of beauty.
Hats off to Dove for helping to restore our confidence in ourselves.
Wednesday, October 25, 2006
The T-Mobile Dash
I just bought it and I absolutely love it. It's so incredibly thin and beautifully styled...
I had a Treo 600 and absolutely HATED it. I can't get over how much nicer this little device is...and so feature-rich! And, it's affordably priced considering how incredible it is
If you have T-Mobile, consider the Dash; so far, it appears to be a winner.
Go here to see the Dash. And go here to read the fabu review from CNET.
I had a Treo 600 and absolutely HATED it. I can't get over how much nicer this little device is...and so feature-rich! And, it's affordably priced considering how incredible it is
If you have T-Mobile, consider the Dash; so far, it appears to be a winner.
Go here to see the Dash. And go here to read the fabu review from CNET.
Friday, October 20, 2006
TV this week: my rating
Dancing with the Stars: In my opinion, the dances weren't so great, save Mario's. I don't know what Monique was doing; her solo looked like a seizure.
It's obvious that Mario's the best natural dancer of the bunch and deserves to win for that very fact.
Lost: my favorite show really disappointed this week. And I mean, REALLY DISAPPOINTED. The special effects group went a bit wonky and pulled some Ring/Grudge-like camera shots that really just didn't work. And maybe it's just me, but I really have a hard time caring about Locke and his backstory. The only bright light in an otherwise bleak show was the Triple A sighting (Mr. Eko for those of you who have NO idea what I'm talking about). The man better not die, that's all I have to say. They kill him off and I'm going after JJ myself. Oh, and what's with the extras at the end? Who in the hell are these people? The actors must be thrilled that they landed a line; I mean, doesn't their pay go up exponentially if they speak versus just stand in the background?
Ugly Betty: Fantastic this week. So much better than last week. Although, I will say this: if someone who worked for me made so many egregious mistakes in his/her first month of employment, he/she'd be FIRED or at the very least on probation. Um, didn't Betty have to sign a non-compete or some other confidentiality document? But the story was hysterical and watching the receptionist (can't remember her name) eat all of that food was priceless. Oh, and Fat Carol...really good stuff (although "Fat" Carol was thinner than I am..how does that happen?)
It's obvious that Mario's the best natural dancer of the bunch and deserves to win for that very fact.
Lost: my favorite show really disappointed this week. And I mean, REALLY DISAPPOINTED. The special effects group went a bit wonky and pulled some Ring/Grudge-like camera shots that really just didn't work. And maybe it's just me, but I really have a hard time caring about Locke and his backstory. The only bright light in an otherwise bleak show was the Triple A sighting (Mr. Eko for those of you who have NO idea what I'm talking about). The man better not die, that's all I have to say. They kill him off and I'm going after JJ myself. Oh, and what's with the extras at the end? Who in the hell are these people? The actors must be thrilled that they landed a line; I mean, doesn't their pay go up exponentially if they speak versus just stand in the background?
Ugly Betty: Fantastic this week. So much better than last week. Although, I will say this: if someone who worked for me made so many egregious mistakes in his/her first month of employment, he/she'd be FIRED or at the very least on probation. Um, didn't Betty have to sign a non-compete or some other confidentiality document? But the story was hysterical and watching the receptionist (can't remember her name) eat all of that food was priceless. Oh, and Fat Carol...really good stuff (although "Fat" Carol was thinner than I am..how does that happen?)
Check out...
...these sweet new boots I just purchased from Piperlime, Gap Inc's new online shoe store.
Unlike the other brands that sell only Gap- (or Banana- or Old Navy-) labeled merchandise, Piperlime offers hundreds of well-known brands from which to choose.
Hence my new Kenneth Cole So Jones boots:
Unlike the other brands that sell only Gap- (or Banana- or Old Navy-) labeled merchandise, Piperlime offers hundreds of well-known brands from which to choose.
Hence my new Kenneth Cole So Jones boots:
Oh, and with free standard shipping and discounts when I use my Gap card, Piperlime might just be my favorite place to shop for shoes.
Friday, October 13, 2006
$750 each
That's what tickets for Babs' concert will cost you. $750 EACH. And you're not even guaranteed a great seat.
Al, I don't remember what we paid for Neil, but I think he's getting the short end of the stick. He should be singing to her: "You don't bring me flowers" isntead of vice versa.
Oh, and want to know who's going? Your favorite friend and mine.
Al, I don't remember what we paid for Neil, but I think he's getting the short end of the stick. He should be singing to her: "You don't bring me flowers" isntead of vice versa.
Oh, and want to know who's going? Your favorite friend and mine.
Granny...
So I *finally* found out what happened to GrannyVibe. I know most of you have no idea who she is, but suffice it to say, she's fairly well-known throughout the blogosphere.
Apparently, she wrote a pretty revealing post about a fight she had with her significant other and received some harsh criticism in the form of comments. So, she pulled it. Not the comments or even the post. THE ENTIRE BLOG.
So for those of us who read her regularly and suffered when she revealed she had lymphoma, we have only her son's blog to satisfy our craving for more information.
Wherever you are Granny, please come back!
Apparently, she wrote a pretty revealing post about a fight she had with her significant other and received some harsh criticism in the form of comments. So, she pulled it. Not the comments or even the post. THE ENTIRE BLOG.
So for those of us who read her regularly and suffered when she revealed she had lymphoma, we have only her son's blog to satisfy our craving for more information.
Wherever you are Granny, please come back!
Got beer?
A co-worker of mine just walked by my office asking that very question. And right now, a cold beer sounds wonderful.
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On a completely separate note, did you hear about the record snowfall in Buffalo? I mean, it's October, people! Even in New England we're still getting the occasional 70-degree weather day. But snow? I can't even fathom.
Look, I don't want to start thinking about layers and salt and shoveling and--well, you get the picture--for at *least* another three months. I expect these hassles in January and February, not October.
Buffalo-ians, you have my deepest sympathies.
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On a completely separate note, did you hear about the record snowfall in Buffalo? I mean, it's October, people! Even in New England we're still getting the occasional 70-degree weather day. But snow? I can't even fathom.
Look, I don't want to start thinking about layers and salt and shoveling and--well, you get the picture--for at *least* another three months. I expect these hassles in January and February, not October.
Buffalo-ians, you have my deepest sympathies.
Wednesday, October 11, 2006
Why oh why???
Why must you disparage my Crocs so? What have they ever done to you?
To wit:
http://gofugyourself.typepad.com/
See Fuglio Batali.
To wit:
http://gofugyourself.typepad.com/
See Fuglio Batali.
Tuesday, October 10, 2006
Friday, October 06, 2006
The Manhunt
O.M.G.
My street was blocked off. By police. And SWAT team personnel. They wouldn't let me go home because they were "looking for someone". The dialogue:
Me: (pulling up to several cruisers that have obviously blocked off my street)Um. Officer? I need to go to THAT house over there.
Officer: Sorry ma'am but we've closed the road.
Me: But I live right there. Is everything okay?
Officer: Everything's fine. There's no immediate danger. We're just looking for someone.
Me: Must be a pretty important somebody.
Officer: You can turn around now.
Two hours, 15 cruisers and a huge armored vehicle later and all seems to be well in our small town.
But seriously, it must've been some serious manhunt to call police officers and armed guards from THREE NEIGHBORING TOWNS in for support.
My street was blocked off. By police. And SWAT team personnel. They wouldn't let me go home because they were "looking for someone". The dialogue:
Me: (pulling up to several cruisers that have obviously blocked off my street)Um. Officer? I need to go to THAT house over there.
Officer: Sorry ma'am but we've closed the road.
Me: But I live right there. Is everything okay?
Officer: Everything's fine. There's no immediate danger. We're just looking for someone.
Me: Must be a pretty important somebody.
Officer: You can turn around now.
Two hours, 15 cruisers and a huge armored vehicle later and all seems to be well in our small town.
But seriously, it must've been some serious manhunt to call police officers and armed guards from THREE NEIGHBORING TOWNS in for support.
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