What I learned September 23

I tried these.  They make my teeth hurt.  Like Calvin's Chocolate Frosted Sugar Bombs.  I have learned however, since now I have to finish the box by myself, and I don't have any children, that they are better if you mix them at least half and half with regular or Multigrain Cheerios, maybe even a quarter chocolate to three quarters plain...

New TV Shows!

I'm getting addicted to more stupid shows.  And they really are stupid, but I love them!  The other morning I was hee-hawing around, sitting on the couch, drinking an entire pot of coffee by myself, (which is very unusual for me, I rarely drink coffee, if I do it's always half something else, hot chocolate, french vanilla... but I've taken a liking to the International Delight flavoured creamers, it's still basically only half a cup of coffee, the other half is cream, at least a three second pour, but at least I can make this myself at home, I don't have to go somewhere to get it.  This Caramel Macchiato is wonderfully delicious!)  Anyway J was sleeping in, I was on the couch reading a scrapbooking catalogue, having a coffee with the tv on.  The movie I was watching ended on on came Drop Dead Diva.  I got so into it I watched the whole hour without really meaning to and now I've been frantically searching the web for a site so I can watch old episodes for free.  (I've you wanna know what it's all about you can click on the link, I won't bore you with details, it really is kinda flakey and soap operaish...)  I ended up signing up for a free trial of Netflix, which is also pretty cool, and I'm halfway through the first season!

Then through the magic of tv I saw a commerical for The New Girl, with Zooey Deschanel, LOVE HER!  I programmed my TVR to watch the season premier last night (I had to work late, so my wonderful hubby made supper and I had a nice plate to warm up when I got home from work!  And then he said he'd even sit at watch my silly show with me.)  It was pretty funny, I'll watch a few more shows I think though before "loving it".  My favourite part ist he "douch jar", like a swear jar but if someone from the group thinks you've said something douchey you have to put money into the jar.  Awesome!

And I have officially deleted How I Met Your Mother from my TVR list.  I gave it one last shot for the season premiere last night and not even halfway through I had to shut it off, Ted Mosby is a freak!  Like fuck me reeeally!  Just can't do it anymore.

Sorry for all those long, run-on sentences, I feel like it's been a long time since we talked, I have so much to say and tell you about!  *breathe* Maybe it's all the coffee?  If only you could be in my head right now...  it's a mess!

Thank you!

Just wanted to say thank you to the guy ahead of me in the Tim Horton's line-up this mroning who bought my coffee and bagel. I tried to see your logo on your truck, LLP something? You drive a black Ford Super Duty, I was in a silver Honda Civic behind you... Anyway that was wicked awesome, totally made my day. That's never happened to me before. I was so stunned at the window I couldn't even pay it forward to the guy behind me, but I intend to pass on the good karma!  Thanks so much for making my day!

Hello? Is there anybody out there?

Just [comment] if you can hear me, is there anybody home?

I'm guilty of it too - comfortably numb in my feed reader, reading and not acknowledging.  So Earl at the Verdant Dude was complaining no one was reading/following or contributing to the collaborated food blog he created, of which he gratefully accepted me as a member.

So here's a shake up!  We've got a long winter coming, it's fast approaching and the only thing that's gonna keep you warm and get you through it is Sip, Simmer & Share

I just posted a wicked stuffed peppers recipe that you need to go and check out!  Do it.  DO IT!

What I learned Augusut 26, 2011

Raspberry flavoured (or "scented" if you will) Lady Speed Stick anti-perspirant is not a good scent.  You should never been in a rush to purchase deodorant because the cute boy who works at Shopper's Drug Mart is watching you.  Now I will have a head ache all day...

I learn something new everyday...

Today I learned that it is not a good idea to put your running shoes in your dryer when you use Bounce Bars.  Why you ask?  And maybe I just didn't think this through, but the the shoes bang around in the there and they knock the shit out of the Bounce bars.  So when I went to see if my shoes were dry I found eight thousand pieces of my Bounce bar all around my dryer drum.  Nice, real nice.

Shameless Plug: Other than that I love how the Bounce bar works, I always for get to put the dryer sheet in the dryer so at least this way when it's already stuck in there, your clothes always come out fresh and static free!

Now off to vacuum out my dryer...

Tomato Soup and a Grilled Cheese Sandwich

That's what I had for lunch today.  It didn't look like the photo above though.  And I learned something today: tomato soup made with skim milk, with crushed whole wheat crackers (Premium Plus, non-salted tops), although healthier, is not as tasty.  And grilled cheese on multi-grain bread with low fat cheddar isn't as good as no nutritional value white bread and processed Velveeta cheese slices.

A Few Things...

Why is it when your husband has to get up early for work that means that you, the wife, always end up having to get up early too? 

If you have smoke in your house what would you do first?  Call the fire department or phone your insurance company?  I don't work in a call centre in Iraq but for all you know I do, so, from my office cubicle, what would you like me to do about the smoke in your house?

A good morning is going through the McDonald's drive through to get a bacon and egg McMuffin, then eating that breakfast sandwich while in the Tim Horton's drive through line-up to get a half coffee, half French Vanilla.  What would be even better would be if one place could do both breakfast sandwiches AND coffee well.

To which I say: click your heels together three times and go screw yourself!

In accordance with my new masthead...

From a 1950's high school home economics textbook, teaching girls how to prepare for married life.

1. Have dinner ready: Plan ahead, even the night before, to have a delicious meal on time.

This is a way of letting him know that you have been thinking about him, and are concerned about his needs. Most men are hungry when they come home and the prospects of a good meal are part of the warm welcome needed.

2. Prepare yourself: Take 15 minutes to rest so you will be refreshed when he arrives. Touch up your make-up, put a ribbon in your hair and be fresh looking.
He has just been with a lot of work- weary people. Be a little gay and a little more interesting. His boring day may need a lift.

3. Clear away the clutter. Make one last trip through the main part of the house just before your husband arrives, gathering up school books, toys, paper, etc. Then run a dust cloth over the tables.
Your husband will feel he has reached a haven of rest and order, and it will give you a lift, too.

4. Prepare the children: Take a few minutes to wash the children's hands and faces if they are small, comb their hair, and if necessary, change their clothes.
They are little treasures and he would like to see them playing the part.

5. Minimize the noise: At the time of his arrival, eliminate all noise of washer, dryer, dishwasher or vacuum. Try to encourage the children to be quiet.
Be happy to see him. Greet him with a warm smile and be glad to see him.

6. Things to avoid: Don't greet him with problems or complaints. Don't complain if he's late for dinner.
Count this as minor compared with what he might have gone through that day.

7. Make him comfortable: Have him lean back in a comfortable chair or suggest he lie down in the bedroom. Have a cool or warm drink ready for him. Arrange his pillow and offer to take off his shoes.
Speak in a low, soft, soothing and pleasant voice. Allow him to relax and unwind.

8. Listen to him: You may have a dozen things to tell him, but the moment of his arrival is not the time. Let him talk first.

9. Make the evening his: Never complain if he does not take you out to dinner or to other places of entertainment; instead, try to understand his world of strain and pressure, his need to be home and relax.

10. The goal: Try to make your home a place of peace and order where your husband can relax.

** I copied this directly from http://www.funfacts.com.au/1950s-housewife/

Truths for Mature Humans

I was reading this post over at The Diva's place and I was introduced to this place where I saw this list that made my day!  I laughed and laughed like I haven't done in a while...