Happy Memorial Day! I hope you had a wonderful long weekend celebrating with friends and family, as well as honoring those who serve our country. In Chicago, we enjoyed one glorious day of sunshine and warmth. Finally. Happy to be hanging with my hubby. 馃檪 Jill invited us over for a wonderful brunch this morning […]
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I SPI With My Eye: Belgians + Bananas!
Thank you all for the kind comments on Bobby’s birthday post. We were both grinning ear to ear as we read through each one of them, and Bobby says, “thank you!” Additionally, we’d like to wish the happiest of birthdays to Maggie and Val TODAY!! *** The birthday weekend itself brought about some truly delicious […]
Perspective
Hello and happy last hour of Monday 馃檪 All of your comments on my Insanity video and recap made me smile. Glad you liked it! I’m currently on week two of month two and definitely have noticed an increase in my appetite as a result of these longer, more vigorous workouts. I thought I would […]
4th Day in July + 4 Weeks of Insanity {Video}
Hello, friends! I missed you this weekend! I spent my weekend up north in Minnesota, completely unplugged from technology and basking in the sunshine off Bay Lake. It was a really great time! Bobby’s cousin has a cabin and everyone gathered there for a weekend of lake activities, everything from kayaking and tubing to board […]
What I Ate Yesterday
In doing some “research” before writing this post, I realized that I haven’t posted an entire day’s worth of eats since…June 2009? I’m sure there was a day here and there, but I honestly can’t remember the last time I REMEMBERED to take pictures of everything I ate in one day. Ever since I graduated […]
The Kindness of So-Called Strangers
Last night, a nice-looking woman approached me on the street and asked if I would like to attend dinner at her house. Usually, I just pass people who chat with me on the street and tell them that I’m not interested. But for some reason, I decided that this woman – a complete stranger – […]
Procrastination 101
pro路cras路ti路nate v. pro路cras路ti路nat路ed, pro路cras路ti路nat路ing, pro路cras路ti路nates v.intr. To put off doing something, especially out of habitual carelessness or laziness. v.tr. To postpone or delay needlessly. ————————————————————– I think laziness is the key here folks – I am very tired and the prospect of starting on my three (yes, that’s right, three) papers that are due next […]
Dreary day.
I woke up this morning to a noise outside my window. I couldn’t figure out what it was, but then I opened the blinds and saw this: Yuck! The wind was so strong it was whipping the rain extra hard against the window. I knew right then and there that it would be oatmeal for […]