The Proof of this Joy in Me!

cookie bake off

2010-10-09T22:42:00.000-06:00

We mixed up some plain ol dough and went at it with whatever we could get our hands on to enhance the flavor...or something like that. Simply amazing. One thing Brett has tried to educate me about is the science of baking a big cookie. It must be soft and doughy on the inside. Umm well that didn't happen this go around. He got after me for not taking them out when he told me too. So he relished in the fact that he found one doughy center and than kept the rest of the unbaked dough to himself to put to good use for later.

And in case anyone is wondering; the pool closes at ten ;)

It's all about the food

2010-10-06T21:48:00.000-06:00

didn't you know that's what sports are good for? Get with the times.

So with The Nuggets on vacay I have filled my time with other silly nonsense because nothing compares to my love for basketball. However in the moment I'm able to forget about it and have some fun! In between soccer, baseball, and football I've been able to forget for a moment that my precious Nuggets may not be able to get it together this season. So for now I enjoy the other stuff. But what good would the other stuff be without the food.

Well like I mentioned we did the whole sports thing. We were looking forward to nachos and it never happened! Out Of Control!

So after one of our excursions out we hit the hot-tub and than we decided the best way to top off the evenings events would be to partake in nachos. Not ballpark equivalent but still legit.

staying up late - eating nachos - discussing mindless matters; only one way to sum it up. endless summer is still around HUA!

how I do

2010-10-05T14:46:00.000-06:00

My summer went something like this.

I was able to utilize the pool this summer for catchin' up on gossip with the girls, getting some sun, and well really anything went but I also put that time to reading! It was fab; anything from silly history books, to The New York Times, mindless magazines, etc. But the one that hooked me and I put all other books on hold for the time was that of The Hunger Games series. Have you read them? I finally bit the bait and I loved every second of them! Now I'm into the series of The Uglies...it's another trilogy and it's amazing!

u bake nite

2010-10-01T21:20:00.000-06:00

Best recipe ever for pizza dough! My dad played/coached softball in Barnwell and they always made this with dry ice root beer. Too bad we didn't think of root beer to chase our pizza with but heck it stood its ground. It was amazing! We had fresh garden tomatoes with fresh basil and spinach and well you get the idea. Delicious!

{u-bake pizza}

1 tbsp dry yeast

1tsp sugar

2 tbsp liquid oil (i used evoo)

1 tsp salt

2 1/2 cups flour

Dissolve Sugar and yeast in water.

Stir in oil and salt.

Make well in flour and pour in liquid.

Knead until smooth; divide into two portions.

Bake at 425

Not so sweet

2010-09-30T13:54:00.001-06:00

Anyone here love Crush Soda? Well I do and the one thing I love most about visiting Canada is that they have more readily available flavours; pineapple, peach, grape, fruit punch, strawberry, and they even had a cream soda that was to die for. However none of these hold a candle to the most important of all - LIME! It is divine.

Well while on an outing with the Madre she encountered some Lime Crush. Doth our eyes deceive us? No sir it looked like the real deal. So we snatch it all up and check out. Well she said if it's a limited time we should buy as much as we can. So we do just that-clean out the entire case and while waiting in line I think we should try it just to make sure it. Which is silly why would it not taste legit? Long story short - we put back what we hadn't paid for and skulked on out of there. It was devastating. It was NOT Lime Crush. NO siree. So for those that have found this new lil heaven on earth don't do it. Just back away slowly. One more reason to return to Canada - and soon! I am in dire need now that my taste buds were expecting it - so it must be. Canada or bust!

FML

2010-09-29T19:03:00.000-06:00

My friend Jonathan being the good pal that he is and who has my back sent me this link. So what kind of friend would I be if I didn't pass this lil gem along? Here it is ha ha enjoy :)

let the races begin

2010-09-29T00:17:00.000-06:00

So I'm pretty sure I've always been bad at Mario Kart but I was kindly reminded recently at one of our gatherings. I could just blame it on the boys but really it was all me. I really do stink at playing. Bummer, eh? Okay well it was partly the boys fault...they didn't tell me who I was! lame right?

The future is now

2010-09-27T14:01:00.000-06:00

So when you go to a Rapids game it's not just about the game but about the dippin dots. I had no idea...and really I could do without the whole concept of the ice cream of the future. {thought we already were in the future} But for Jimmy it's his fave thing to indulge on. I think they taste like styrofoam so I took a pass. But apparently it still sales. I guess I missed that whole craze.

it's on

2010-09-25T14:13:00.001-06:00

The grill that is.

Eating is just a necessary thing in life; and if one is lucky it's not just viewed as a must but as an enjoyable memory in the days that whir past us. Well for us it's no secret we love getting together and we love putting the grill to good use. Here is Danny's marinated chicken. Doesn't it look well honestly who am I kidding it's raw! But the finished product is amazing! We've enjoyed it not just once but twice now - like I said it's just that good.

working hard

2010-09-21T05:13:00.003-06:00

or hardly working...such is the life during endless summer time.

{i asked for a smile and this is what I got}

not just any ordinary day

2010-09-20T14:51:00.002-06:00

Reese and I had a play date - we played house, discussed Halloween costumes, colored, and best of all we ate puddin' pops! Not just any bland ol' flavor but Strawberry Lemon! Delicious!

saddest.story.ever.

2010-09-18T23:40:00.000-06:00

Jade plant has root rot. But don't go jumping to the conclusion that I was the one that gave it a lil too much love in the water department. Nope that was the madre. When it began going south she was so nice as to gift it to me. I'd post a picture but it's just pitiful.

The Real Deal

2010-08-23T17:12:00.002-06:00

So last time I was together with all of the crew was in January right before surgery. It was long overdue and we loved every minute of it. I can't seem to get enough...Lance thought it would be a genious idea to snag a photo of our faces in a circle. He said he's never been a part of one and it's been a life goal or somewhere along those lines; as you can tell we went along with it. Can't believe summer is coming to an end.

Snow anyone?

2010-08-17T02:31:00.000-06:00

So although I love summer with a fiery passion because it's amazing in all it's sunny splendor in which I bask in daily. However I am desperately wanting some snow! I'm crazy, right?! I just really fell in love winter this last year. Well since it's not going to snow anytime soon I did the next best thing. Watched my fave show Gilmore Girls and snuggled up with my woobie and enjoyed them enjoying the first snow of the season. LOVE it! However it is nice knowing that I'll be laying out poolside for another several more weeks. xo

for one moment

2010-08-03T18:12:00.002-06:00

eternally 23

2010-07-30T13:37:00.000-06:00

So I've been thinking that 23 was a good year and I lost a year with my surgery so I felt justified in not growing up yet. But I figured that part of getting older is having some class. So my friends it's time to embrace it. Here's to being 25! And here's to the inner child within all of us...we all want to stay young, right? Or is that just me ;)

I've caught the fever!

2010-07-29T16:13:00.000-06:00

Must it always end in death?

2010-06-24T00:47:00.000-06:00

and if it must...I appreciate a lil bloodshed.

I read my first ever Nicholas Sparks novel recently....it was the first one I've ever been able to make it through start to finish. {The Last Song} I was impressed. So attempted The Notebook and I made it to page 17 or so. I guess I just don't get it. You think I'd learn by now that I am not really in love with any of his books turned movies. I had a night where Dear John seemed like an innocent way to enjoy a girls night in. WRONG! SO wrong. I don't ever get it. Someone always dies. ALWAYS! I get that Sparks is a good author {right?} and that his writing is real and writes about real life but everything has death. I'm surrounded by death. Someone always dies. Love stories don't need to have death. Do they? I mean eventually but I guess the one thing about Sparks is that it's never too predictable I mean I know someone is going to die I just always spend my time consumed with thoughts and theories of who is going to kick the bucket. Ugh romance movies kill me! Never again! Okay maybe I'll cave sometime in the future but for now I'll stick with the bloody gory stuff.

Holla Holla

2010-06-21T13:27:00.002-06:00

Oh brother!! I know I know I've been in a blogging coma for a bit. But it's because well remember my last post? Well the wind died down and the sun came out!! So in honor of today being the longest day...and the start of summer I thought I'd post!

I thought I'd share this lil gem with you. As you well know I love Ellen and she introduced me to this video. Oh it made me laugh. And than it made me think of some of my recent adventures.

I went to the Summer Jam a few weeks ago with Rachel. It had been rainy but we were hopeful it would hold off until the end of the evening. (the concert was outdoors) Well no such luck...I'm not sure if the universe was on our side that night or not but I think it's for the best that we didn't stick it out even though it was a down pour. We had some good laughs because we realized we were a little old to be in attendance. Between the girls that were dancing in the rain in nothing but a string bikini {when she just shouldn't have} to the ankle monitors and the cloud of smoke resonating over our heads it's for the best that we bailed early. The smell of weed was getting to be a lil much...

I need summer!

2010-05-27T21:06:00.002-06:00

I just keep telling myself that if summer happens than life will get better. Because I'm a firm believer that sun and pool time just makes things a-ok. But until than I'll just fill you in on what I've been up to. Recently in pt Nicko has me working on flexibility and strengthening; especially in my core. Because well it's not strong because let's face it bed rest will do that to you. So here I have some pretty solid ankles but weak legs and core to go along with it. Doesn't really compliment the new ankles, right? Anyways yoga has been the main choice of torture. I usually will do it outside with the shiny sun and some nice 80's music to make it enjoyable-however it has been so windy that I just about up and blew away the other day. I think mother nature has Colorado confused with Kansas. Man I can't wait until this weather is calm and warm and I can just enjoy the sun poolside. Summer needs to happen - and SOON!

Home from Neverland

2010-05-11T16:27:00.004-06:00

Lance says I'm growing up; and I gather this is a statement one would like to hear. I was more than happy to take it as a compliment. I'm glad that I'm recognizing that there of course are always sacrifices to be made but the end result because of said sacrifice tastes sweet. Now that recovery is over for the most part and I'm beginning to piece together my life - ah ha moments are all around. Don't let the gloomy forecast get you down...there are silver linings all around!!

Mix Tape

2010-05-07T10:21:00.001-06:00

I LOVE music! Not in the whole 'music snob' sorta way - I don't need to know who the artist is or if it was a huge hit. All it takes is hearing it just once and knowing that it is good music. I'm not picky or selective but I know what will make me feel better and what will not. I give everything a chance and I usually don't hate on it. Friends are like that in my life as well. I know what my fave all time hits are, the one hit wonders or flops, the classics, the oldies but goodies. You see music is so much more than just music. It's a good analogy! So go enjoy this mashup or better yet this one!! Music makes me happy! Love to you all on the Friday!!

the whole world?

2010-05-03T20:36:00.000-06:00

So who would win? Robots or werewolves?

2010-04-30T01:30:00.003-06:00

Sunrise Service

2010-04-21T20:24:00.003-06:00

For Easter nothing huge went on in my world. But it wasn't just a typical weekend. Not only was it Easter weekend but the opportunity to listen to General Conference made it all the sweeter. There was so much to take in and learn. On Easter Sunday at the Red Rocks Amphitheater they hold Sunrise Service. Rachel and I decided to get up just a few short hours after hitting the pillow; at 4:00!! We had fun enjoying the calm of the morning and taking part. We skipped out before the sermon but overall it was beautiful and wonderful to realize that so many people can come together to learn of Jesus Christ and feel of his love. Which is just what we continued to do as we listened to General Conference.

Hope you all had just as wonderful an Easter as I did; minus the Chinese Easter dinner! ;)

six feet under

2010-04-12T12:40:00.001-06:00

Or at least it feels that way.

Cameron is my doctor, and he's phenominal! He truly has made a mark on my life for the better. And I trust him. Obviously one would have to do so to go through what I did. Although that trust has never been questioned I have for sure done my fair share of being a defiant patient. I blame the drugs or perhaps it was all the bedrest. Maybe it was both but I cannot be held accountable, right? So back to that whole trust thing. I believe he knows what's best for me; from a helping Stephanie recover standpoint. Do I always like his input? No. But I recognize that it's not about taking the easy way out. I MUST remember that the time invested into this last year does have sacrifices. Blood must be spilt and tears will be present. I had forgotten I am not past that point yet. I still need to give a lil more to gain a lot more.

Long story short; I have gym clearance! Do I want this alloted to me? NO But hey what the heck I just sit around all day anyways, not like the gym will hurt me. WRONG! So wrong. I used to love the gym. Now I will find any excuse to not want to go. Pretty hard to come up with an excuse when you have no job and no comittments. But it's been a few weeks now and even if it is a love hate relationship I do wake up each day feeling just that much stronger.

My sunshine!

2010-04-11T18:45:00.001-06:00

If this face won't make you smile than I don't know what will?

Let's Run!

2010-04-09T19:00:00.001-06:00

{definition of my last year-seems to be a good fit}

So now that I've had surgery and been through therapy guess what I can do? I get to begin incorporating back into my life things that before said operation I was unable to participate in.

First on the list; run! I had to learn how to walk without a turn out. It was pretty tricky but I've now got the hang of it. I'm not supposed to do any running yet. But as long as I watch the inflammation and monitor the pain levels I can begin to train for long distances.

I really love biking but after a while it gets old. So today was day two of the regime I was introduced to. It helps prep your body for running again. So basically I do all the normal therapy and stuff that I already do just adding this into the mix three times a week for 9 weeks. My pt says that in about 2 months I should be running 3 miles easy. That's what he says. We shall see - we shall see.

psht Easters got nothing on my Chinese Easter

2010-04-07T17:40:00.001-06:00

So while mum's away the menu becomes very predictable around here. Dad loves Chinese and he's good at making it. But for me I really have to be in the mood for the assortment of dishes he cooks up. Don't get me wrong; it's delicious. However if I'm off to the gym that night I don't really want to eat Chinese. I'd rather grab a water and some fruit.

The point of this post you may ask. Well here it is Wednesday and since Sunday guess what's been on the menu? What was that? Chinese? Why yes, you are correct.

Dad asked me tonight, "Are you getting sick of Chinese? Wait are you even eating it?"

Well you guys I had some for lunch on Monday, does that count? Anyways he decided to fire up the grill tonight and opted for burgers and hot dogs. Hmm...guess he figured I was sick of Chinese.

Guess I know what I'm eating for lunch tomorrw.

some music for Good Friday

2010-04-02T19:09:00.000-06:00

'Run'

Until further notice...

2010-03-25T00:35:00.000-06:00

Celebrate everything!

Todays Special: ThunderSnow!

2010-03-24T02:46:00.000-06:00

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

2010-03-18T22:14:00.000-06:00

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!

2010-03-18T03:21:00.001-06:00

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

2010-03-16T00:24:00.001-06:00

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...

2010-03-15T14:19:00.000-06:00

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!

2010-03-15T08:36:00.001-06:00

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

2010-03-13T22:25:00.000-07:00

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

2010-03-13T15:54:00.002-07:00

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?

2010-03-12T17:27:00.001-07:00

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."

2010-03-11T15:03:00.000-07:00

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.

2010-03-10T22:45:00.001-07:00

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...

2010-03-09T00:20:00.001-07:00

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.

2010-03-08T12:07:00.002-07:00

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

2010-03-07T23:10:00.001-07:00

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!

2010-03-06T16:15:00.003-07:00

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?

2010-03-05T22:57:00.001-07:00

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.

2010-03-05T04:18:00.000-07:00

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

2010-03-02T00:42:00.000-07:00

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

2010-03-01T00:35:00.002-07:00

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!

At the moment

2010-02-28T18:28:00.002-07:00

I am terribly missing this lil girl - she makes me feel happy all the time! Chels, any chance you could send her my way?? She can play with me ALL day every day!!

Don't wanna miss this!

2010-02-27T21:08:00.000-07:00

How have I managed to miss the amazingness of this commercial?! It may have been that it was much too early to be up and about on a Saturday but I laughed forever! I love it - didn't matter how many times I watched...I was still splitting a gut. Hope you enjoy-oh I know you'll enjoy!

Best field trip YET!!

2010-02-26T21:50:00.002-07:00

It's true, I'd rather be laying out - poolside, sipping soda and listening to some Akon or along those same lines. But seeing as duh it's frigid cold out that's out of the question. I can't wait to have this cast off and have it be summer! Best thing to look forward to...well I lie. Walking is the best thing I'm looking forward to. Oh but back to the point. Since I can't have that I'll take the next best thing. An outing! Not just an outing but a sleepover! I left the house in my pj's and have a new scenery to take in at my friends house! It's so great to be somewhere other than my house. And I LOVE it!

Off to watch another chick flick and down some Coke! No wallowing here tonight! I'm not messing around, gotta take full advantage of being out.

Grab a coke and take a sit, because I just did

2010-02-26T01:03:00.002-07:00

I went to 3 quilt stores in 3 days. Do you know what that means?! It means I got out of the house! I of course went to the Dr but that isn't an adventure that is doom! So of course I buried myself in my bed and didn't want to come out and my mum insisted I go for a drive. I did and you know what? I had fun! We even went to Costco. Umm not as fun as last time...but I still got to drive around and eat samples! So hello of course it was amazing! Every time we manage to go out I actually never get out of the car. {with the exception of Costco well because I would do anything to drive the lil cart around.} Each day I get in the car with my ice cold coke with lime and just enjoy the view. Every time I think, "Why is it I didn't bring a book/magazine/suduko?" Instead I sit for 20-30 minutes while mum shops around. Yet I am completely content with doing just that. Until one doesn't have it you forget the simple things you take for granted.

It just reminded me of a field trip I took I'd guess in the 2nd grade. We walked to Albertson's. Doesn't that sound incredible? Well at that time it was, and that is comparable to how I feel when I get to go out. It's just nice to go somewhere new. And we even got cookies from the bakery on that field trip. Umm simple and fun! That's how these adventures are for me today. Simple yet fun! So do something today that is just that! Unless you are doomed to a hectic schedule and than I don't pity you because I've been there and done that. And don't see myself going back to that. Instead these days I watch tv like it's my job. Should I be concerned? NAH it's normal, right?

a memory remembered, a truth told

2010-02-24T02:05:00.002-07:00

How beautiful is this? It is a picture of a field of mustard seed. I was introduced to the vibrant fields of yellow on a visit to Canada back in 2006. It was so spectacular to see - and it went forever...as far as the eye could see. It was than that I didn't miss the mountains and realized flat was good. Flat could be beautiful! Cliche to say but 'beauty is in the eye of the beholder'

I had such a wonderful experience this last week. Another truth that the Lord is aware and that He does know each of us. My dad spoke in church this last week about the love of God. And what a beautiful way with words my father has. I walked away happy that the concept was refreshed in my memory. There is one thing that will always be there, The Love of God. It's consistent - it's ever lasting - and it runs so deep...and I've come to realize in the last several months that if I have simplicity it's easier to recognize the daily proof of His hand. And as I thought about this I remembered the mustard field, and it made me happy.

The Right Attitude

2010-02-23T04:42:00.000-07:00

I have a feeling it's that time again...for an attitude adjustment. My tantrums and meltdowns are more frequent as of late so I decided to read. I've always been able to retain things I read if I write them down. So you get to take in some of the learned wisdom as well today. This is an excerpt from my collection...this was recorded in 1975...and here we are decades later and it still is teaching! It's just that good! It's a lengthy story but don't let that stop you.

The great overland bus came to a stop. I looked out of the window to see the fringe of a small town. On the other side of the highway, pastureland stretched in many rolling acres. Suddenly I turned from that peaceful scene to see the reason for our stop. One lone passenger entered. The young man, hesitating a bit, looked shyly around. Noting the vacant place beside me, he asked haltingly, "Do you mind if I sit here?"

"Not at all," I answered, "I like company when I travel. Do sit down."

He removed his cap and slid into the seat. After a moment he inquired, "Going far, lady?"
"Only as far as Fort Worth, that is my home," I replied. "We will be there in a little less than an hour."
"Think of that," he said with a seeming air of relief. "I've been hoping I'd run into someone from there. Don't know much about the place; I grew up on a ranch far out beyond where I boarded the bus. I'm on my way to Fort Worth, but I don't know how to find the school once I am there."

"What school is that? Maybe I can help you," I said.
"It's that real big school; college, I guess you'd call it." Then he went on gravely, "You see, I'm just out of the army, and I'll get to start school. Servicemen can go, you know, and Uncle Sam pays for it."
"You'll be a student at Texas Christian University?" I asked.
"Oh, I don't know just where they'll send me, but I'm all excited over having the chance to go at all. You see I didn't have much schoolin' as I grew up. But before I get started anywhere I have to go to the Forth Worth School, an' take what they call an 'attitude' test. After I take it, they will know where to send me."
"Poor dear," I mused, "he means aptitude, but I can't embarrass him by explaining."
After a short silence he asked enthusiastically, "Ain't it wonderful what they are doing for us guys--sending us to school?"
"Well," I suggested, "the government feels that you did a lot for your country; it is the least the country can do for you."
"Maybe," he drawled, "but what's fighting a few battles amount to if a fellow can get educated? I'm getting the big end of the deal, lady. I've made up my mind to study real hard. I don't want Uncle Sam's money throwed away on me."
Later we stood in the Fort Worth bus station. In his shirt pocket was the slip of paper that was to give him his "attitude" test. With a strong calloused hand he gripped mine, "Thanks a million, ma'am. I feel like I am already on my way to be gettin' that schoolin'. Ain't it wonderful?" As I settled myself and my bags in a taxi, I began to review in my mind the gratitude and enthusiasm displayed by the prospective student. "Why," I thought, "he has the priceless ingredient for success--a right attitude." Perhaps he had used the correct word, after all.

[ Victor L. Brown 'Eternal Priorities' adapted from A.B. Wells, Sunshine Magazine, September 1963]

Pretty in pink!

2010-02-22T15:32:00.003-07:00

So I did NOT want to get up today! It has been such a long week and I did so much yesterday that I just wanted to stay in bed. However if there was one thing I'd be willing to get up for it would be for a new cast! So off to the doctors - and the whole way there I was explaining to my mum that I was so excited and I was getting scared to have that stinky walking boot and pretty much wanting her to agree with me that I know what's best...umm truth be told - I don't!
{Not the point though.}

So I arrive to the docs and we're chattin it up and discussing what's next in the process and than he drops the news that I didn't want to hear...dun dun dun. "Ready for the boot?" UMM NO! I wanted to escape and threw a bit of a tantrum. Well it was worth it because after discussing the pros and cons of going into the boot he finally said, "Okay, what color do you want?" I was elated! So now I have a pretty pink cast! So much better than a dumb boot that's meant for walking that I wouldn't even be allowed to walk in. So of course the right decision was made. And now I want to eat a donut! If only I had one...oh brother!

{In the mean time...I'll go party with the Barbies! Which by the way have pink casts as well!}

let me tell you

2010-02-21T23:02:00.002-07:00

My friend always will listen to me, will take naps with me, laugh at me, tell me when I say something dumb, come up with gay raps from those dumb things, go places with me, and best of all - he makes me feel loved without ever asking it of him!

This is Lance...have you met him? If not you should get right on that. No but really he's a nice addition to the Anderson household this last year. Pretty much he's new competition in the 'Dad's favorite' {of the single status that is} category...fyi I think I'm losing!

Watching Lance play Bop-it Extreme 2...he was wiggling his hips and really into it! It got a genuine laugh out of me so it's most definitely blog worthy. Thus the post. He's makes up for the lack of brothers in my life at the moment. But I don't see them moving to Colorado anytime soon...so Lance will do.

Also great news! I get my cast off tomorrow...only to get another one on! But I'm proud to say I lasted an entire week without getting this one wet!

And the Nuggets won! And I spent the afternoon watching curling. Anyone else into that?? I find it really fun to watch and the men's US has a fine looking bunch of boys so maybe take a gander...just sayin ;)

An end to a long day...

2010-02-21T22:38:00.002-07:00

I absolutely LOVE hot chocolate...especially this kind!

I ventured out today for more than just the typical dr's appt...I am so grateful I survived. I'm sure it was a combination of company and my hearts desire but either way I enjoyed church SO much! I've missed it. So after an exhausting but exciting day I'm feeling calm and relaxed and sippin on the aforementioned.

Find the part that's leading you...I know I have!

2010-02-21T01:05:00.002-07:00

A friend put me in possession of a stethoscope before my surgery...I never knew how much his sweet note would stay with me through this. But it has...and as I sit here with a lil anxiety and much on my mind I just need to recognize my heartbeat; and REMEMBER!

"When things seem scary, or out of control, take out the stethoscope and listen to your heart beat. When you do, you'll remember who created that heart and how much He loves you. I know He sends His angels to be with us in our hours of affliction, seen or unseen, every beat of that heart they will be by your bedside watching over you."

"Can't you even IMAGINE you're in the depths of despair?"

2010-02-20T03:04:00.002-07:00

For those that love Lucy Maud Montgomery than I'm sure you recognize where the title for my post came from...Anne had questioned Marilla. At times I ask myself what it would feel like, to despair. But Marilla comes up with the best response. "No I cannot. To despair is to turn your back on God." Well it's as simple as that. I trust my prayers are heard and my hearts desires are known...I don't walk this recovery alone. The best knowledge I have! Love to all!

I haven't had a really good nights sleep in so long...I can't even remember when that was. It's been just under a year since I began my physical therapy. I love my physical therapist because he opened my life up to an option I really had deemed off limits. I never once considered surgery as an option yet oddly enough I always knew the day would come. I just didn't know when...and after years of pain I finally knew it was a decision that would change my life. And oh how it has! I've begun to see the ways it is changing my life...and although I still battle pain it's different than any I've ever known before. I classify it as a good hurt. Because it's the road to recovery...it hurts. I hate it and I will at times wallow in my own self pity and cry for hours into the late hours of the night but I wouldn't ever take this decision back EVER! I think about the things I did want a year ago and where I wanted to be. Yeah I still want those things but I'm glad they got put on hold.

So here I am tonight...and my week has been not so wonderful...I hate the medicine but at times I feel it's my only escape. Even if just for a few hours. While waiting for the medicine to kick in I find myself reading. Several years back I began compiling a binder full of articles and talks I'd print up. So on the nights like tonight I open that up and read one. Tonight I chose one that I love for several reasons and I'd like to share just a small portion of it.

"As experiences accumulate in our lives, they add strength and support to each other. Just as the building blocks of our homes support the rest of the structure, so too do our personal life experiences become building blocks for our testimonies and add to our faith in the Lord Jesus Christ."

full aritcle here

I'm off to cry for a bit...afterall Anne says that "Tears don't hurt like the ache does." I believe it and practice it!

{colorado summer sunrise! LOVE it! Thought I'd share it with you!}

Don't mind me

2010-02-18T00:29:00.001-07:00

So Tawna! I love you...and I wish you were here to celebrate with me.

Alright onto more pressing matters of my mind...I have always had this knack for if things are feeling like they are out of control or uncomfortable for me I bake/cook. Well it's SO hard to get around these days and the kitchen is the last place I should be. I can't believe that I have taken a handful of things for granted! It makes me human I know but still although much easier this time around I continue to fool myself into thinking I can do more than able. I forget that something as simple as well-actually anything that I have to get out of bed for {so everything but sleep!} is hard. However it isn't so bad once I realize sleeping helps pass the time...and sleep helps your body heal. Literally...did you know that!? I think it is so cool that our bodies know how to put us on the mend. I am beginning to feel like being alone is normal. I have trouble talking to others because I am socially inept! My Dr not my foot dr but my gen dr is so nice I love her and she met with me shortly after my last surgery. She told me texting and facebook is not a means of communication for one in my situation. It tricks my brain into thinking that I'm actually social but in reality I'm in my own world. I start to ignore and begin to lose patience and get bored quickly while others are over. So I began to notice that happening as of late. It is frustrating because I am a social person I love talking with people. It's a LOVE! But at the moment I have no enjoyment from that or anything else for that matter. I enjoy playing suduko in bed while listening to my ipod on shuffle. So now that I really have let you in more than the norm for me I figure what's it going to hurt. I'm grateful that I have individuals in my life that acknowledge me and love me and genuinely show interest. Whether I know it or not I feel it! PS how does one feel about St George, UT...they have an In n out so it can't be that bad right? Just throwin it out there!

it's been one of those days...

2010-02-17T15:30:00.003-07:00

This should do the trick!

Let's play what if with Ellen and Ali!

2010-02-16T14:49:00.001-07:00

OH I can't get enough of it! Listen to this scenario that Ellen helps play out for Ali...

cast survival 101 or lack thereof

2010-02-16T03:12:00.001-07:00

Yeah so that whole soggy cast thing leading to fear of cleanliness - it's back. It's 3 am and well let's just say I just don't think I'm meant to have a good cast experience this time around. I think I've set a record for amount of casts in least amount of time! I loathe this extra appendage. {in case you haven't noticed that is 3 casts in 7 days} All I want is a relaxing shower but karma is not on my side. What'd I do? Maybe it's my Dr and I'm the round about way of making his life hell...it's his karma. Well gosh now it all makes sense. I'm sure he'll love my deduction of reasoning tomorrow when he asks what happened this time.

And have you ever heard of trench foot? Yeah pretty much if I don't address this issue that's what I can get...let's just say it's nasty, gross, and I could lose a foot! Eek! I'd take getting yelled at by my Doc than that any day...but he's too nice to yell. So he'd just shake his head and slap his palm to his face. If I come up missing the next few days it's because I'm curled up in a ball crying because I just can't win.

{consider yourself warned}

2010-02-15T00:56:00.001-07:00

Have I mentioned before that I am grateful for my surgeries? I'm sure I haven't because it's hard to admit that. But guess what? I secretly am. And in more than just the 'pain free' objective grateful sort of way.

Life is hard...life is what you make...life is fragile... and I'll be the first to admit it's easy to get caught up in the hooplah of dramatic events in my life. However I never have looked back on something and thought "wish I'd taken something of greater value from that." However I've been worried that if I'm not careful with how I spend my time as of late I may just look back on my year with that thought of wishing I'd taken more.

My surgery was a necessity; but to what extent? Having been in pain for 15 years - roughly 75 percent of my life time I had deemed it as 'life' and 'normalcy'. I am grateful for my whim to get back on a longboard that ultimately put me where I am today. And for the faith I've been blessed with to know that the end result, no matter what it may be is for my best.

anyone for an update?

2010-02-14T04:23:00.004-07:00

I have a new cast on...and I'm now afraid to shower...this could present a problem.

But on a non hygiene related note it's Valentines day and someone loves me...and I love that they know me so well!

I'd rather have soggy cereal

2010-02-13T02:27:00.002-07:00

So I was hoping for a nice night of rest, planning on it and looking forward to it. I was ready to get settled and chose a shower over bed so as to have more energy come Saturday. Perhaps not the best idea seeing as I now have a soggy cast :( how in the world?! Seriously, no idea. Well obviously I do, it got wet-plain and simple. But now my cast is wet and my foot is cold and I'm worried about my incisions. Cross your fingers...hopefully there is a quick and painless way around this. Until than, like I said fingers crossed!

sleepless in seattle?

2010-02-12T04:30:00.002-07:00

Come join me in Colorado.

It's been one of those days

2010-02-11T01:00:00.002-07:00

What the heck it's been one of those months. I'm at my two week post surgery state of mind. I'm beginning to get irritable, lonely, hungry, and bored!

The highlight of my week - going to the Dr and getting my stitches out and a hard cast on. I was really looking forward to this for several reasons. One being I feel more safe in the hard cast, because I know that no matter what - if I don't do anything stupid ie kicking/pulling said cast off I am insured safety from harms way. Also the stitches were tight and pulling so to have them removed I figured would help bring me back into a zen state of mind.

Yeah, didn't exactly go that way. You see my Dr knows me, he has learned my ways. Therefore my cast is different than those in the past. Not going to go into detail but really he wanted to make it 'stephanie-proof' I kid you not I really thought he had succeeded. But I have a feeling give me a few more days with this nuisance and I'll have it cracked. So my skin is so dry and this cast is itchy and uncomfortable! I have been tossing and turning in bed for several hours now. But ah ha! What the tuna! I found the solution - and now I'm curious to know why I didn't ask Santa for this lil' gem this last Christmas. Either way my chopstick will have to suffice for now. I'm looking forward to the day it comes off...only to be replaced by yet another one. Oh lovely.

my downfall

2010-02-09T12:52:00.002-07:00

I have had no appetite at all since a week prior to surgery...I just don't do enough to actually work up one. But wow I wanted to eat today and instead I opted for hot cocoa...umm it's a weakness, I knew I shouldn't have. However I am now sick-lesson learned. I'm a weakling, wanna know why? I only worked my way through 1/3 of the mug :( oh brother. What's a girl to do?? Not the slightest but for now what do you think of this song! I'm still undecided, so far I like the beat and duh He's put out loads of good music since my grade school days. Nuggets play tonight and Melo is coming back - we'll see...they sure like to tease me.

a true love in my days

2010-02-08T22:01:00.000-07:00

Oh I love ELLEN! I pretty much watch it every day. Do you guys watch any show that much?? Ha ha I can't get enough of her dancing and her games and her monologues...you get the picture. Anyways she had the Jersey Shore peeps on today...do you guys watch that? I've never seen an episode but they sure do make appearances on a lot of shows so I've become familiar with them. Well here is a clip of them playing one of my fave Ellen games. 'Know or Go' Enjoy!

{trust me it's worth it}

Why of course...

2010-02-07T01:28:00.001-07:00

I was floored when the Nuggies swooped into LA and took that game. Utter shock pretty much. So I was only hoping they could get to UT and take that one as well. I mean first it's the Jazz. Sorry that's just how I feel. But when GK has boys starting that hardly ever have any game time in the season you know you should be worried. And was was Andersen all dressed down for? I mean esp for an away game - I'm sure you have some fans in the crowd. Either way it was a devestating first half and well pretty much up until the 4th I wasn't too hopeful. But thank you for at least showing up for the last 15. Made it interesting. Warm Regards...a fan 4ev!

Now that I'm off that lil box of humdrum onto more pressing matters.

Should I be concerned if my poor toe is bein left out? What I mean is - you guys I can't feel one of five. That ain't so bad is it? I mean it did just take part in a pretty serious surgery...I guess I'll just wait and see.

Also my arm took a few nicely gauged needles whilst in hospital mode. Well my muscle to be more exact...umm it still hurts, it's kind of the burn you get when you've been lifting and you want to go for that 'swolled up' look. Yeah I'm not lookin that way yet it sure does feel overused. Next time maybe they can just leave me on the IV instead of having a blonde moment and realizing oops took her off too soon. Yup so what happens in that scenario you may ask? Known as an IM or intramuscular. Yeah so it leaves the muscle grumpy when hello I already had a nice bandaged hand with a catheter in place...

Pretty much I think Strawberry Splash can relate to how I've felt the last few well I've stopped keeping track but let's just say it's been a while...I think I'll come out better than she did however ;)

how the heck?

2010-02-05T23:46:00.000-07:00

srsly I was concerned...I really was thinkin I'd lost all hope for the Nuggies doing well tonight...considering their game on Wed was not pretty. (the shame!) Anyways the won! 126-113 It was beautiful. Can they do it again tomorrow night? I sure as heck hope they whoop the Jazz.

sleepless nights

2010-02-05T03:22:00.000-07:00

Ugh these sleepless nights may just be the death of me! I can't seem to get on a regular sleep schedule with these surgeries. The drugs certainly have their effects but really all I really want is one night of sleep. Speaking of wants...

Oh goodness you don't even want to know! Ha ha Spice Girls is on the playlist tonight and I'm not sure how to feel about it. Thoughts? I have had the la la la las, wantchous and wannabes playing through my mind ALL night. It pushed me to look up some of their videos. Where do they find these boys they feature in them? Seriously so not pretty to look.

So anyways in bigger news I just want to say that my stiches are itchy and driving me crazy! My doc says seeing as I could get my hard cast off last surgery he wants to hold off on putting me in one. SO that means I'm all guazed up and wrapped and it really isn't all that lovely.

Also why is that boys are so great to have in ones life yet get too many at one time and it can be a lil hard to juggle...keepin my eyes on the one I really want though and fingers crossed - hopefully all will work out in the end.

The real stuff

2010-02-04T02:01:00.002-07:00

I so badly want to just be able to shut my eyes and fall into a peaceful slumber...in my dreams! With the drugs I'm on {oh bless those drugs} it either knocks me to the ground and I'm down for the count or I miss that one moment and I am up far too long into the night. I find that those nights are when I play sudoku. It is something that passes the time and I feel like it keeps my brain functioning so I don't just lose it all while on bedrest. I keep some melodic instrumental music jammin in the background and there we have it-a night in the bed of Stephanie Mae. Love it! Would you?? Hmmph I gathered as much...I am going to set a goal of reading through the end of The Lovely Bones than onto a new one. I also met a boy, a new one that is. Possiblities seem endless but I'm just banking on him not bailing on me this week. Ha ha anyways now that I feel as though I shared a lil more than I normally do I say blaim it on the mama. She simply sugested I write more 'real' or what have you. No pressure right? But there we have it-the mama obviously nudged in the right spot at the right moment because it worked.

Happy Thursday!!

sudokued out

2010-02-02T20:48:00.000-07:00

I ventured out of my room today. That is a huge feat seeing as I'm not suppossed to ;) Wanna know what I got out of bed for?? To watch last nights episode of The Bachelor. Umm yes I know that it is waste of time and it is unrealistic but please the biggest waste of time for me is sitting is bed all day every day so I thought it couldn't hurt my chances of being productive. I sacrificed a few hours of playing sudoku to watch brain numbing television. AND I loved every minute of it~but I just took some more pain meds so it's off to bed for me. Oh and Happy Groundhog day {lameness at is fullest} and here is a video for you to enjoy!

Find more videos like this on ThisIs50.com : IF IT'S HOT IT'S HERE!

All you need is LOVE ...

2010-01-31T02:55:00.001-07:00

Oh and narcotics don't hurt either! Seriously next time I have surgery I think visitors should be off limits. I say things that really should be kept to myself. However that is a horse of a different color. Perhaps I'll share another day. So anyways after spending several days at the hospital I'm home and it feels nice. I could easily do without the pain part but other than that my bed and I are becoming reaquainted and it feels wonderful! Now don't all you come and see me at once! Ha ha no but seriously I think it's going to be a good recovery! Thanks to all who have been so wonderful throughout all of this!

ps it's 3 am and I am playing Sudoku for the mere fact that it is mind numbing! Help!! Any suggestions??

I found the silver lining!

2010-01-26T03:26:00.000-07:00

I'll be off the air for an undetermined amount of time. I check in this morning and by the time you are reading this I'll be sleepin like a baby on Benadryl! So for those that have been tellin me to find the positive in this hardship there it is-sleep!

Anyone up for a game of confessions?

2010-01-25T01:35:00.000-07:00

So after discussing hoarding with Gina I started thinking about if I hoard...I've decided it's not hoarding. I just know what I like. Duh, that's why I don't share. However there are a few particular things I absolutely love that I find at times painfully hard to even consider sharing. It isn't cookies, or cupcakes, or well anything edible. It'd be smarter to love the edible because it's easier to do away with. And than you don't become one of the crazy people on Hoarders. AHH that would horrible. Well anyways - on with it, right? I absolutely love nail polish. Not just any nail polish but OPI. I am that in love with it that I know the actual color lines they come out with and the names of the polishes. Who does that? SO I love it, I buy it, and I share...but only if I truly love you. I also love shampoo and conditioner. I tell myself that I need it pretty much every month. Nobody and I mean even the OCD germaphobes go through that much in one month. But I do. Wanna know how? Because I think that my hair hates when I always use the same stuff. I mean it's like how many times can you use a toothbrush before it needs replaced? Totally not the same but it works. I have so much shampoo and various hair products that I just can't go without; my bathroom cupboards are bursting because of such. Lastly, if you came around during my surgery recovery you will know that I basically lived on a mattress of pillows. I love them and hoard them and get mad if they are not with me at all times. So these are not obsessions, just my loves...that I may or may not hoard ;) Gina if you ever wanna trade a cookie for one of the aforementioned items let me know...I'm sure we could work something out!

Oh Happy Day!

2010-01-22T11:11:00.002-07:00

I feel SO lazy because I choose not to do anything with my
days...sadly I won't be in any condition to be able to do anything
come Tuesday. So you'd think I'd be taking full advantage of the last
lil bit of time I have and do something productive but no I'm too busy
doing nothing. I'll be scolding myself when I'm laying in bed and I am
too drugged to keep my eyes open and most likely being grumpy. So to
make sure that I don't completely hate on myself I'm going to pack my
next few days left full of just time consuming silly stuff. Things
that I want to do and not particularly what I should be doing. I'm
going to get a mani/pedi because who wants to stare at icky old
pedicured toes for the next several weeks? NOT ME! And of course I'm
going to see some silly love movies with lots of love so I can be
happy for the silly characters in the movie and not be bitter that
I'll be in bed when Dear John comes out :( I'm going to eat sushi
because sushi just makes me happy and who wants to attempt to eat
sushi with chopsticks while drugged? Again NOT ME! So sushi it up!
Yumm! Also there will be some Nuggies watching nights because I'm not
sure it would be safe to mix me and basketball while on drugs. I
already yell a lil too much at the tv while not drugged so for the
safety of myself and the tv I'll watch the next two games and try not
remind myself that I'll miss the rest of the season :( SAD! So to all
ya'll bein lazy I ain't judgin because I'm right with ya on it! Oh and
did I mention I only have three days left of eating sugar and then
BLAH no more for Stephie :( ha ha it'll be the dumbest decision I've
made in this whole mess I'm sure. I'll let you know how it goes. Now
if only I could get to AZ to bake cookies with Alexa and play Bingo
with Leigh out East and maybe watch some reality tv with JEss my lazy
weekend would be complete! Love to you all*

in preparation

2010-01-20T15:55:00.002-07:00

So I have finally compiled what I consider to be an eclectic
collection of books to read for the next few months. I think that they
vary from biographies to cook books, to the 100 people that are
bringing the value of America down...or something like that. My
opthamologist stated to day that my eye muscles are weak because I
don't read enough. Well I think it's due to the fact that I don't work
or drive at the moment. Hmm that sounds like the underlying issue. So
to remedy the situation I now have a plethora of books and I really am
questioning whether I'll really read them at all or if I'll just enjoy
my drug induced sleep instead. I think I'll go for the sleep :) But if
I tackle a book I'll let you know if it's worth the read.

What follows a Manic Monday?

2010-01-19T21:54:00.002-07:00

Why that would be a Terrific Tuesday, Alex!
Ha ha who am I kidding? Today was disastrous - but only for a moment
because I decided what better to do with a day you know is already
going to be long...find something to eat up all the time with! So I
cook, and perhaps I am guilty of taking some frustration out on
spaghetti sauce but no matter because after walking away for a moments
time I came back refreshed.
So I am reading a book that I pretty much swore to myself I would
never pick up...it is irksome, it has some way too detailed play by
play moments and is all too creepy. But I just can't walk away from
it! Ahh what am I to do?
I discovered that I wish it were summer - wanna know how I came to
that realization? Because I am pasty white and pretty much glow in the
dark because I am such. UGH! Summer you can't come soon enough.
Now I've gotta go catch up on the Bachelor because I'm a lil behind
and I have my fingers crossed that Michelle had a freak out of some
sort and gets sent packin! One can only hope! I think it is safe to
bank on that though!

Livin' on a prayer!

2010-01-18T22:53:00.001-07:00

Just sayin I love my friends esp friends who will pour pop rocks
directly into ones mouth. Makes your brain
rattle! I love the driving range, I love my new hair and I think that
some people take life waaaay too srsly!
Live a lil and learn to breath and let live - trust me it works! It
has been half time show for far too long and I'm
ready with my game face on to have surgery! Whoa did I just really say that?

Out OF Control!

2010-01-14T04:40:00.000-07:00

Well at least I know my sleep schedule will be overcome by my drug use
after my surgery. I woke up at 3 this morning and I'm in desperate
need of sleep! My surgery can't come soon enough! And I miss my
sisters :( They all need to come back!

Yoga Toes!

2010-01-12T22:58:00.002-07:00

So I knew my pedicure was to ensure that as I go to physical therapy
each week I have something pretty to look at. Duh - always an
explanation behind everythihng I do.
So in PT for the next 2 weeks they are prepping me for bedrest. Aww,
how thoughtful! They want to make sure I don't get bored while in bed.
So what they did is gave me a list of things to do while recovering.
I'll have to be sure to thank them for this. And yes, when I go to PT
it is not just one therapist I work with but I get the opportunity to
hang with ALL of them on most occasions!
My newest at home session includes doing yoga toes! Can I tell you, it
is the most relaxing thing that it actually borders on boring!? They
must've have been mistaken because I think they thought I enjoyed it
because they have me doing it every HOUR for the next upteen weeks!
Holy tuna I don't know what'll kill me first. The fact that I'll be
deprived of ice cream and pizza or that I have to do yoga toes! I'll
be sure to let you know when the time comes ;)
{see therapy has taught me how to be considerate and thoughtful - ha
ha yeah right}

2010-01-12T17:19:00.002-07:00

So two weeks and counting until I hit my 8 weeks of rx bedrest! Will I survive? Will I be able to make it through this time without an ankle sprain to the oppsing foot? Will I be able to get everything on my to do list done? My paper ring countdown is quickly losing it's rings and I'm concerned time is slipping away from me. Will I be able to finish my quilt and will I ever stop craving ice cream? Stay tuned for the answer to these questions and a better post coming to a computer screen near you!

Not a creature was stirring...

2010-01-04T20:39:00.001-07:00

Shh...do you hear that??

Nothing, eh?

It's because all is quiet in the Anderson casa this evening. Sad that everyone is gone but my ankle is pretty happy because I'm back to my routine. Embarrassing that my routine consists of sitting around most days but it's comfortable to have it silent and calm.

My family came to town for a wedding...the nieces and nephews were here and it was bliss! PURE bliss! I loved it because seriously - no contest - kids can always make you smile and feel loved. Ingenious I tell you - there is something to be learned from their abilities. It is fun to be able to play and converse with them. They teach me so much and I love it!

but alas a side dish of misery of course has to be served up with my plate of happiness...I'm sick :( I'm drugged and feelin pretty good about it though...night my lovlies*

Good Grief

2010-01-01T10:34:00.000-07:00

Another year has come and gone...and I love it! I have surgery again in a few weeks but if I weren't this would be my motivational video for the new year. What are your new year resolutions??

Miranda sings

2009-12-30T01:58:00.000-07:00

Miranda loves to sing for anyone. Make a request and she'll do what she can to fulfill it for you. She is that great to her fans. Ha ha ha Enjoy.

2009-12-29T01:41:00.001-07:00

An amazing Christmas gift - wouldn't you say?

Love it!

2009-12-27T10:04:00.002-07:00

girlfriends vs boyfriends

2009-12-26T11:50:00.000-07:00

Nation's Girlfriends Unveil New Economic Plan: 'Let's Move In Together'

Twisted Christmas

2009-12-25T21:26:00.000-07:00

As I sit here listening to Twisted Sister's Christmas album I can't help but smile. I've been a bummer mood all month not really caring whether Christmas came or not. LAME, I know - but we don't judge. It took a while but I love Christmas! And I'm not afraid to admit that Twisted Sisters had a lot to do with it. Ha ha ha, wow. Yes it really was that easy.

So one thing I love about this season is how much more friendly people become. Whether it is someone in your life or a stranger at the store you are bound to see it.

I just wanted to wish you all the merriest of a Christmas!

xoxo

a merry mormon christmas?

2009-12-23T16:53:00.000-07:00

This is why the late shows are worth staying up for...

all in fun of course

Brilliant and hilarious! Love it

2009-12-23T16:16:00.001-07:00

The Beard cap

Description:

The beard caps refer to a traditional cap called “lambshed-hood” which was used in Iceland by farmers who in heavy snowstorms had to walk long distances between their sheds and to the neigboring farms. The cap covered both head and neck and had only a small opening for the face.
100% Icelandic wool, five different colors and two shapes.

put a smile on my face...

2009-12-23T14:49:00.003-07:00

JOY

2009-12-23T00:11:00.001-07:00

Follow through

2009-12-22T22:31:00.003-07:00

So when someone tags you on their blog is there a time frame of following through on your end. Or can it just be done when you want? I piddle around a lot these days...on other peoples blogs and avoid posting anything on mine. However seeing as I love Alexa I'm going to follow through now rather than later.

So here it is-in no particular order 10 facts all about me. If disinterested you can skip down to my top 10 list of things that make me happy. And if you don't want to read about me than what are you doing on my blog?? Just sayin'

When I was a youngster I would go to my grandparents dairy farm. I loved everything about it and there were times we were told not to do certain things. Well I didn't listen one of those times and afterwards I learned that sometimes it is best just to listen. Parents on occasion really do prove to know more than kids. Case in point; we would swim in the canals during the hot summer days and it was so much fun! But than there were the ditches used for irrigation. We were to avoid them because if the water was high and moving fast enough you'd be gone in a flash. Well it looked fun - and I just wanted to test the waters out. So I got in and can I tell you if I could've been out faster than I got in heck yes I would have. Unfortunately I was a good half mile down before I even was able to attempt to pull myself out. Holy scary - but the biggest bummer wasn't that I could have drowned but that it scuffed up the bottom of my favorite swimsuit! The one my mum told me not to wear while in the canals. Ha so lesson learned. I never got in the ditch again nor did I ever speak of it until now.

I guess that knocked off more than just one fact about me, wouldn't you say? I mean obviously you know now that I didn't listen very well and defied my elders. So we'll move on to say number four, sounds fair, eh?

I'm scared of needles and to attempt to overcome that phobia I donated blood regularly every 8 weeks for 18 months. Umm yeah and that whole cure me of my phobia-it didn't work.

So now what number are we one? 6? Sounds good to me!

I love my handwriting and I used to be so ocd about having it perfect that after taking my notes in my classes - if I'd messed up I would rewrite them in their entirety to ensure they were pretty to look at.

I got in a car with a stranger once when I was about 7. Scary, right? Umm thinking about it today ABSOLUTELY! But at the moment nah. I was just happy to get a ride to swim team. And to call him a stranger isn't the truth. I knew him but I didn't know how I knew him. He knew me but I couldn't place him and to this day still can't figure out who he was. But hey at least I wasn't late to swim practice!

We went to Vail as a family one summer and stayed in the condos that had the most amazing pool and driving range behind us. I loved it, what I remember of it anyways. But all the condos looked the same so I walked into what I thought was ours. Yeah it wasn't. Wanna know how I knew? Because there were ash trays all over and it smelled like beer. I looked around the place for a few minutes until a lady saw me and asked if I was lost. I told her I didn't think I was but seeing her confirmed that I was in fact lost. She helped me find my way home. Another moment for a mother to panic - eek.

I think these above stories can count as ten facts proving my ability to not think things through. So moving onto the next list.

My top 10 things I love!

I love pretty much everything!

Let's see I love Burts Bees chapstick and have since about the 8th grade! LOVE IT! 9 times out of 10 I always have one on me.

I hands down love to be in the kitchen baking and cooking! It truly can make things seem so much better. I really love trying new recipes and love it even more when I love how it turns out!

I love CD's over iPod any day. There's just something about that ownership it gives me.However I do like that I can watch movies on the go from a teeny screen ;) ha ha

I really love to read; and even more so if I get to do it with someone. Whether in a book club or reading with children or having someone read to me. I love it in all way shapes and forms. Even on CD! ha ha

I love to snuggle up with a nice thick quilt and take naps! It is the best remedy to bad days.

Gilmore Girls. Need I say more??

I love nail polish! I am an OPI snob and own too much for my own good. I paint my nails as often as possible and love it even more when I opt for a salon pedicure! Doorway to my SOLE here I come! {if you live in the Denver area it is the best place ever! It's at Cherry Creek}

I have grown to love my scars. Wanna know why?? Because it's okay to have silly looking battle wounds from surgery. Because it's a daily reminder to evaluate things I take for granted. Like walking for instance!

I love my friends! Even the ones that come for a moment and then blink they're gone. I love the ones that were there and pop in and out of my life. I love the new ones I make and I love be able to recognize that friends are a gift to bless our lives! They will if we but allow it! They are proof that my prayers are heard!

And last I love kids! I think they are brilliant and wise and funny and loving! What joy they bring to my life!!

and to now tag some others...let's see in no particular order I love these girls, I love their blogs, and more importantly I love their friendship!

But now I'm too tired to link and tag you girls so go ahead and grab a tag and join in the fun! I'm pretty sure you all know who you are! You are the ones that survived this post ;) No but really quick Jenn, Kell, TawnaKins, ChelseyMichelle, Gina, Andrea, Jeane, Lori, JessV, PhillyJess, And well come one come all join in on the fun. Cathy, Tiffany, Brenda, you guys get the idea. I love you all and now share some facts with me about you! LOVES*

take a moment

2009-12-21T17:30:00.003-07:00