Until further notice...

Celebrate everything!

Todays Special: ThunderSnow!

Oh have you guys ever heard of thundersnow? It can at times be the most amazing things to witness; in my opinion anyways. Well Colorado is such a wonderful place to live I believe for the weather alone.

Anyways this spring storm is always a force to be rekoned with and I wouldn't have it any other way. It means summer is on it's way!

Our 7 day forecast is giving everyone a nice tasting of mother natures unique spring styling. Fantastico*

Now scamper off and go play in the snow...or just watch it sitting cozied up next to your fire. Either way embrace it!

adventures of costco

You know how much I love going to costco! Recently I had one of those adventures. I am never EVER let down EVER when there. Today a mother who I deemed as cute when at first sight lost major points when I saw the unspeakable. The poor kid never saw it coming! Well I should give him more credit, he did spit it out upon plugging it back in. He spit his binkie out and it dropped onto the warehouse slab of cement directly down from the restrooms. {ick! just think about the foot traffic} She swiftly picked it up and attemtped to make it seem as though nobody was watching...popped it into HER mouth for .5 seconds and then attemtped to shove it in his. Umm gross! Srsly!? He wasn't even in need of it! I haven't decided if I want to assume the worst of said mother or give her some benefit of the doubt {yet to decide what that would be} Anyways g.r.o.s.s. I'm not hatin on you if you do that but really just know that I wouldn't do it.

death by pine nut!

I made a discovery recently. Thought I'd share with you in case you are still out to lunch on this particular item of business.

Study of interest: pine nuts

End of the day deduction: The soi tastes fabulous in my green bean recipe, my homemade pesto, and even loved on my goat cheese and balsamic spinach salad. However I have some alarming news that has been brought to my attention.

pine nuts were given their name for the precise reason deduction exists. They taste like a pine tree. Do nuts come from trees? Don't answer that. All I know I have fooled myself into thinking that pine-nuts are delicious because I cook with them often and they taste good as a tertiary compliment.

The point: Just because something looks good from far away {or in a culinary dish where in theatre terms for lack of a better phrase "has no lines."} I know I'm wordy-it's also after 3am and after the night medicine. Anyways what was I saying oh yes, sometimes things are good because they bring the best out in others - but they don't always know how to bring the best out in themselves. SO after eating said nuts tonight I am saddened that it took me so long to make this simple discovery.

note to readers I didn't confirm my allegations, I'm assuming they taste of pine trees because they are pine nuts and pine trees are their given source. What do I know? I know you know enough to figure it out on your own! Best of luck!

crash down

These drugs sure do make one emotional. I'm a wreck! I usually know the stages of the specific ones I take...however I've introduced a new one into my life and it is doing some great things but I don't know for certain if it outweighs the bad. I can't gain control of my emotions. Okay well maybe that has something to do with the horrible expereince I had at pt today. Pretty sure I've worked in the health field long enough to know that germs=no bueno and apparantly this pt doesn't know that. Well I can't say that-I assume she does but she has chosen to disregard and take her chances. However putting the rest of her patients at risk. OSHA is not a joke and germs are not to be taken lightly. Yes some can be good in moderation but I had enough to last me a good year from exposure today. Am I even making any sense. I don't feel too well and I have a huntch I'm going to call my bathroom floor my home for the night but I'll tell you more about my horrible no good very bad day soon.

My low of the day...

The bad taste physical therapy leaves in my mouth. But chase with some Gossip Girl and a Coke and I think StephMae will come out on top!

Celebratory Cookies!

I like this whole sleeping thing. Two nights in a row of 12 hours of sleep! It's blissful and I'm in love! It's Monday which means it's a baking kind of day! I am going to bake up some cookies that are full of love! {and chocolate and mint chips} I think I deserve of yumminess for being such a good sleeper! Love to you all on this chilly Monday!

Sping has sprung

Or has it? And are we even ready for this time change?

All I know is that I'm going on 48 hours of NO sleep! Yes, I already had my meltdown. It was handled, no worries.

However the time has come to skip ahead an hour. Could it have come at a less convienant time than now? I think not-karma is out to get me. I just know it.

I'm taking some sleepy medicine tonight so cross your fingers that it won't kick me to the curb and keep me there...too long.

some sunshine

Perfect day for a bike ride...and that's just what I'd be doing if it weren't for the small fact I'm laid up in bed. But one can hope! I love that the sun is beginning to make a home again outside my window.








It's been winter far too long.

Did you watch?

I didn't neccesarily watch. I just made sure it was on my DVR for future reference and fast forwarding. Oh com'n, what? I'm sure most would agree they watch it for the fashion.

Gotta admit KStew was looking better than usual.

And I know I'm on TeamEdward but gotta say his competition always seems to clean up better.

SJP was not looking too hot. I don't think Carrie wouldv'e been proud {although most would dispute me}

When did Georgey get all gray!? I still drool...remember One Fine Day? Ooh love it!

I saw the most amazing shoes! Makes me want to validate wearing something other than flats. Oh wait, didn't I just have surgery on my ankles?

Love LOVE LOVED the diamonds on Cameron Diaz...especially this ring.

Did you see her makeup? I love her eyes!

Rachel McAdams may have looked like some window treatments off of 90210 from when I was watching it back in the 90's but no matter-she beams and the dress is beautiful. {i know contradiction} Let's go watch The Notebook!

J-Glow! You truly glow...but when it involves cut-outs all I say is "nuh-uh" {facepalm} Still love ya but next time don't skimp on the fabric...loves!

Lastly isn't Ryan Reynolds gorgeous?!

Love him, love The Proposal and of course love Sandy! So if you didn't catch the show, not to worry I just helped you out ;)








{all pictures via}

"I work as a mortician."

Yes, I watch television and at times I even attempt to validate the amount I take in. No validation but last night I sure did get a laugh.

A new cycle of ANTM aired. Did you hear what I heard? Classic top model I tell you!

"your wig was your good luck charm"

"Girls? Is Megan Fox a supermodel?"

"These girls will be hatin on me, mmh hmm!"

I need to get out more! But until than a lil top model, or gossip girl won't hurt, eh? Love it!

One of those days.

I really just had a day where I wanted to curl up in a ball and burrow into a hole for an undetermined amount of time. But if I did that than I really would never walk. Walking isn't really my love at the moment. It pains me to not be able to just jump back into a normal lifestyle. However, I knew it could never be that easy. It was totally the exception the last surgery. Hearing things like "healing ahead of schedule, and walking better than expected, stronger than ever, etc" Well I just figured mind over matter and I could defy the odds again. Well not so much. Each surgery has had its ups and downs and I can't compare. This is hard. My mum and Doc agree that it may just be that I've just forgotten how bad the pain really was last time. I don't think that's it at all. Sure it is a good explanation but you see ever since I was 9 my right foot has given me grief. It's just been my lot in life for my right foot to give me a headache. So why for one second should I act surprised that I've had issues all along the way? Do you agree with me that is okay to think this way? Because I'm saying it and yet I know there is a better deduction of reasoning here. Although I may not want to hear it at the moment I know one exists. I laugh at the thought only further proving it's validity.

Onto more pressing matters though; I made cupcakes and cookies just in the last week and have yet to care if I eat any. Just baking has made me feel like 'me' again! But really all I really want to sit back and enjoy is some good ol' ketchup chips with some iced tea.

Today I love...

My cotton jersey sheets. If there is one thing I know it's that these sheets were made with me in mind. I believe it! It makes living in my bed that much more enjoyable, or would that be tolerable ;)

An update...still in loads of pain but the drugs seem to help. I'll begin physical therapy this week, and more than willingly welcomed crutches back into my life for the time being.

Ooh an award! I love awards...they are loverly. A huge thank you to one cool lady over at My Own Brand of Crazy! She deserves some cupcakes!

Here's the deal, the rules state that

1) Thank and link to the person that gave you the award.

2) Pass the award on to 15 Bloggers who you've RECENTLY discovered and whom you think are fantastic.

3) Contact said Blogs to let them know they've won

4) State 7 things about yourself.
 

I gift this to:

DunnThat
Finding Forget Me Nots
MyFaveTeam
HenlineGoodness
Kelly Belly
Jess&Brandon
TawnaKins
Some Mayhem
LittleMissPaige
HappilyEverAfter
Found Love in Colorado
Bitemarks
LoveStory
BallFactory
DardenneDudes

7 things about me

I love the sun! And you can still get tan even when you wear sunblock. Whoever taught me it didn't - you deserve to burn!

I don't like to drive. Because of my ankle problems it would hurt to drive for more than 15 minutes. Hopefully that will change here soon.

I LOVE watching movies in 3-D. It's always worth the extra dough. PROMISE!

I hang out with mum every day! She is my best friend.

I LOVE basketball!

I love to bake, however most the time it always has something in it that the one boy I would gift it to wouldn't eat. So he just goes without. More for me!

I am going to Roswell, New Mexico in a few months. Any thoughts on this?

Enjoy your Monday! I'm off to the dr...for fun!

a protest

So I think I'm boycotting this whole walking thing. Besides walking is totally overrated, wouldn't you say? I've had loads of pain since I began walking a few days ago. I have a wonderful Dr who helped me feel confident that nothing is wrong. In his words, "things are just ready to get a move on" well not his exact words but something like that. My pain is easily an 8.5 and I even took pain meds per my doc. That barely takes the edge off. So I wait, not very patiently I might add to see him Monday. Let's hope it's nothing serious. I haven't jumped to conclusions yet, but one can only wonder.

I miss my cast, I never thought I'd find myself saying that. Makes me recall when Anne Shirley attempts to do away with her red hair..."I thought nothing could be as bad as red hair. Green is ten times worse."

I thought nothing could be as bad as that wretched cast, boy was I wrong the boot will be the death of me!

I love iced tea! I remember my first encounter with tea. I was about 6 and my friends mum taught me how to make sun tea. It was so fun learning about it. However I just couldn't fathom how something so pretty could taste so disgusting. Well now it's all I can do not to drink it daily! I love it. But I'm kind of a snob and it has to be made a particular way. And ps sweetners ruin tea! If you are one of those sweetners out there...you are ruining your experience. Anyways to the point, shall we? I just wanted to share that I haven't had tea in about 6 weeks. Can't trust anyone else to make it for me. So today was my first day making it again and oh how I've missed it. Grand to have been reunited with it's splendidness!!

Have a lovely weekend!

Got a minute?

If so - I just want to take a minute to whine!

I'm such a baby! I am in so much pain and I feel like it's been so awful this second time around. I just think 'suffer in silence' it'll pass and all will be well.

Well it's not all well, and I am in my own lil hell hole at the moment. Gotta keep the perspective, remember it's worth it. I only slept just shy of 4 hours last night - so I'm off to bed. Hopefully the sleep will help with the pain. If not I can always settle for cupcakes.

At least it's the 'in' thing at the moment.

Asymmetrical - lack of proportion, opposite of symmetrical.

If you watch The Bachelor than you know by now that asymmetrical fashion is in. However fads come and go...scars however fade at a much slower rate. The point I'm trying to make? Well just read.

So the week following surgery I had an appointment to see my Doc. He was going to change the dressings and hopefully give me positive feedback. Well upon removal of the wrappings I had to do a double take. I saw stiches and blood and icky stuff but none of that bothered me. It was the placement of the incisions that got to me. I noticed they were in different locations than the left foot. I asked him if there was anything to be done about that...and he laughed. He thought I was joking! Pretty much NOT. I'm not symetrical! What's a girl do? Well for now listen to some Neil Diamond and forget about everything else.

Yeah yeah yeah, I hear ya now...como que Neil Diamond?

Reality Bites

So I fell in love with a new show last fall while chillin in bed for those 7 wonderful weeks. Curious to know what show that may be? Okay well actually it was more than just one show but the one I'm talking about tonight is Dancing with the Stars. It sucked me in and I really liked the line up they had. Anyways, they announced the new line up during The Bachelor tonight. Umm Kate Gosselin?! Are you serious? I don't think she can handle the show. I mean she can't even handle the hideous extensions she adorned her head with, why does she think she should be in LA when she has 8 kids to be taking care of. Whatever. Ha ha but Jake {the Bachelor} is also in the lineup...I've seen his attempts at dancing. NOT pretty! Anyways it should be interesting.

I'm missing my rem cycle

Remember when I wasn't sleeping and this is what I felt like? Umm pretty much I'm still there.

So the other night I wasn't sleeping...it was just like any other night really. However I decided I'd take the matter into my own hands and do something besides tossing and turning. I fell onto the floor and crawled down the hall to the top to the landing. Well needless to say I was too tired by the time I got there I didn't want to make the effort to get down the stairs. {if you must know I was going to crash on the couch and watch Twilight} Well since I was too tired to go down I thought well I'll just lay here and rest a moment. Well that moment turned into several hours. I woke up with the worst pain {from the awkward sleeping postition} and dragged myself into my bed...just feet away from where I was momentarily residing. So hopefully after I get my cast off this week and downgraded to a robotic foot I'll sleep a lil more soundly. I'm not banking on that just yet though. Happy Monday my lovelies!