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Resolutions

That is exactly what my New Years Resolutions were... this cartoon really tells it the way it is.

Last night, the hubs *gently* pointed out that I have failed at every New Years resolution I had set. I think a major part of that failure was due to my not writing it down (notice that I am not mentioning how my failure could be due to my severe lack of willpower).  I am reading a book right now that says the most important thing about setting goals is writing them down.
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So these are my NEW YEARS Resolutions

1. Cut out fast food (I will not let KFC's mashed potatoes biscuits make my mouth water... dang, mny mouth is watering!)
2. Blog more regularly. I have already put this into action and am succeeding... I think! I can't promise that everything I blog is interesting, but I am blogging!
3. Be a more adventurous cook and baker... I just joined the Daring Kitchen. Right now I am just doing the daring baker challenges, we'll see how that rolls before I add more to my plate. 
4. Exercise. any type of exercise is more than I am doing now, so I would like to improve in that aspect. When the hubs and I look into our future, we know that we want to have babies (real ones... not furry ones) at some point. Before that happens, I need to be a healthier person...we need to be a healthier family.
5. Do the household chores before they pile up on me. This includes: laundry, dishes and dusting...
6. Put money from every paycheck into savings... even if sometimes its only $10
7. Be a better friend. 

WHEW! What a list, I have a lot to work on!

the BEST monday ever!

Today is shaping out to be the best monday ever for a few reasons...

#1. banks are closed. so this may be a Monday for you, but it isn't one for me. I have decided that I would be a much happier person if I had every Monday off.
#2. i am home alone. even though the hubs pretty much keeps to himself in his "lair", he's still here. breathing my oxygen. ok, I'm kidding about the oxygen thing. I'm sure their is plenty of breathable air out there that I can share with my wonderful hubby.
#3. its snowing outside, which renders me house bound.I seriously hate driving in the snow. more than anything. have you seen that insurance commercial where all the cars are sliding into other parked cars/trees/ inanimate objects. it gives me a mild panic attack just watching that commercial.
#4. I can do whatever I want... except laundry. I'll have to do that even if I don't want to. I'm out of clean undies :)


Here's what I am doing today

mmm... caffeine

 

 

 

 

my dirty secret... daytime talk shows (I've been known to fake sick to watch Sylvia Browne on Maury)

Cuddling on the couch with Dillinger (notice the pjs?? mmmhmmm)

Reading a book

WAIT! That's not all... this afternoon I booked myself a massage and facial. Now that is something that I will brave Wisconsin roads for... Just because I don't like driving in the snow, doesn't mean that I won't... c'mon. I am a seasoned winter driver. I live in friggin Wisconsin. I also may bake some cupcakes or possibly scrapbook. I dunno. Now you must excuse me. Rachael Ray is on... my hero.

He is We

If you are looking for some good music with some super awesome lyrics, may I suggest He is We. You can listen to their whole album  for free on PureVolume or you can purchase it on itunes for like $10 bucks. I promise, it will be well spent. He is We is kind of mix between Colbie Caillat and Taylor Swift and I am utterly in love... enjoy!

"horror"scope!

Have you seen the latest on the zodiac? If you haven't... please read this article from msnbc before reading my rant...

Apparently, my whole life as I know it has been a complete sham!

As a Gemini i was always described as quick, clever, impulsive, restless, changeable and highly intellectual. I crave novelty and variety, and grow bored easily.   yup... pretty much sums me up...

 Now I am a Taurus... lets see that means I am not described as practical, reliable and stubborn. They possess great physical strength and endurance, and are inclined to be financially successful in the long run. pretty much the opposite of everything I am. 

So now what do I do?? read both horoscopes everyday and decide which one fits my life better? Do I jump the Gemini ship because the stars are aligned differently... or do I keep on pretending I'm a Gemini, because, lets face it (as a Taurus) I am very stubborn?

UGGh...

I obviously am having shopping withdrawals. I need these boots. I live in Wisconsin. My feet are always cold. OK, I admit, I have boots that I don't wear because they aren't cute... but these... I think my feet would always be toasty. I would always be fashionable. so, they are both functional and fashionable! I cannot think of a better way to spend money...

a girl can dream, can't she???

Shoulder Candy

I am jonesing for some new shoulder candy. shhh! don't tell the hubs!
Here are a couple that make my heart ache with need... donations are welcome! hahaha!

 

 

 

Kate Spade Nylon Tate

Coach Mia Signature

French Onion Soup

So I made this for the hubs one night a month or so ago... and I am sorta craving it. Its got that "OMG I've gotta have more" quality to it.... I swiped the recipe from the Pioneer Woman. What did I do differently?? Used a cheaper cheese and had a way more giant bowl of it! Kinda crazy though, my soon-to-be sis made a pretty yummy version of her french onion soup in a crockpot... just a little something something to think about!

WARNING! If you look any further, you will gain 5lbs

mmmmmhmmmm.... and you ain't seen nothing yet! The next shot will be the one that makes you scream "I'll have what she's having!"

Yup. you're are drooling and your pants feel a little tighter don't they? It's ok... that's what they make sweatpants for :)