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Or like a friend of mine just commented, "this is looking like the race that will never end."
Monday, February 27, 2012
Insane!
Or like a friend of mine just commented, "this is looking like the race that will never end."
Saturday, February 25, 2012
Drive-by update
The last two weeks have flown by...some good things going on, some not-so-nice and some things that are making me take action, but I've been getting by.
A few notable things to mention:
- Switched my workout routine at the gym. I got my exercise ball (compliments of my cable company) and the resistance bands I bought on Amazon and I've spent most weekday mornings doing a short core workout rather than treking to the gym at 4:30 am for my hour and a half cardio and core/weight training. The extra hour of sleep has helped tremendously! And I'm still hitting the gym after work for my cardio and on the weekends for my weekend warrior workout.
- Bro joined me for Coco's birthday happy hour last Friday night and all of my friends and former co-workers were excited to see him. In fact, they asked me to make sure I invite him to all future functions. Again, just one more reason why these people are some of the coolest people you could ever meet and we all had such a blast.
- After months of semi-monthly Scrabble nights, I finally won a game against my parents when we played a few weekends ago. I had good words and good positions for most of those words. Usually I get stuck with low points with good words and the parents rack up the double and triple letter and word scores.
- Tax season is in full swing so my spare time has been filled with 1040s and Schedule A's. It's funny to see how many people want nothing to do with their own taxes. It's also funny that I find these returns fairly enjoyable to do. (Wonder if I'll still find them enjoyable by the time we get to April 17th!)
- Daytona 2012 is tomorrow. Woo hoo!! I'm psyched for the upcoming NASCAR Sprint Cup season and still rooting for my guy Jamie McMurray!
- So hard to believe that next week at this time we'll already be into March. And, in looking at my calendar, I have plans every weekend during the month and all but one weekend in April. I don't know how I became Ms. Social Butterfly but I'm looking forward to all of the fun things planned including another 30th birthday party, a Blues game, March Madness, St. Patty's Day, my Bro's birthday party, Michael's birthday, a girls' weekend and the much anticipated continuing ed classes at the community college.
I think by May, I will be planning a relaxing vacation!
Other than that, it's been pretty much run of the mill here. Hope you're enjoying your weekend!
A few notable things to mention:
- Switched my workout routine at the gym. I got my exercise ball (compliments of my cable company) and the resistance bands I bought on Amazon and I've spent most weekday mornings doing a short core workout rather than treking to the gym at 4:30 am for my hour and a half cardio and core/weight training. The extra hour of sleep has helped tremendously! And I'm still hitting the gym after work for my cardio and on the weekends for my weekend warrior workout.
- Bro joined me for Coco's birthday happy hour last Friday night and all of my friends and former co-workers were excited to see him. In fact, they asked me to make sure I invite him to all future functions. Again, just one more reason why these people are some of the coolest people you could ever meet and we all had such a blast.
- After months of semi-monthly Scrabble nights, I finally won a game against my parents when we played a few weekends ago. I had good words and good positions for most of those words. Usually I get stuck with low points with good words and the parents rack up the double and triple letter and word scores.
- Tax season is in full swing so my spare time has been filled with 1040s and Schedule A's. It's funny to see how many people want nothing to do with their own taxes. It's also funny that I find these returns fairly enjoyable to do. (Wonder if I'll still find them enjoyable by the time we get to April 17th!)
- Daytona 2012 is tomorrow. Woo hoo!! I'm psyched for the upcoming NASCAR Sprint Cup season and still rooting for my guy Jamie McMurray!
- So hard to believe that next week at this time we'll already be into March. And, in looking at my calendar, I have plans every weekend during the month and all but one weekend in April. I don't know how I became Ms. Social Butterfly but I'm looking forward to all of the fun things planned including another 30th birthday party, a Blues game, March Madness, St. Patty's Day, my Bro's birthday party, Michael's birthday, a girls' weekend and the much anticipated continuing ed classes at the community college.
I think by May, I will be planning a relaxing vacation!
Other than that, it's been pretty much run of the mill here. Hope you're enjoying your weekend!
Saturday, February 11, 2012
Best Week 2012
By far, this has been the best week of the New Year (yes, I realize it's only February!).
Anyone else have as much fun as I have this week?
Anyone?
Anyone?
Bueller?
Bueller?
By the way, this has nothing to do with the fact that Ferris Bueller has made his reprise with Sunday's Super Bowl commercial. It's just been an AWESOMELY FANTABULOUS week on many fronts and that's what popped into my head!
Anyone else have as much fun as I have this week?
Anyone?
Anyone?
Bueller?
Bueller?
By the way, this has nothing to do with the fact that Ferris Bueller has made his reprise with Sunday's Super Bowl commercial. It's just been an AWESOMELY FANTABULOUS week on many fronts and that's what popped into my head!
Wednesday, February 08, 2012
A beautiful day in the neighborhood
See that house? To you it looks like an ordinary house in suburban America. To me, it looks like the house I grew up in. And this morning it made it onto the early morning news.
From KMOV.com
Woman shoots self while cleaning gun
Posted on February 8, 2012 at 4:55 AM
Updated today at 9:01 AM
(KMOV) -- A woman accidentally shot herself while cleaning a gun Tuesday night, police said.
Authorities said the accident happened at a residence in the 12000 block of Trampe Heights Lane in Spanish Lake, Missouri around 11:45 p.m.
While the woman was cleaning the gun, it discharged, hitting her in the foot. No one else in the home was injured.
Six police cars were on the scene after the call came in. Police did not have information on the condition of the woman or what type of gun she was cleaning.
Be sure to check back with KMOV.com as more information becomes available.
I've heard conflicting reports as to if it is our old house or actually the neighbor's house across the street (our house was featured on the news this morning), but it still was crazy to hear and even more insane to see on the news. Imagine the wake up call to my Mom, who I called around 6 am to tell the story to. You'll understand why I called her that early once you learn that she still owns the house on Trampe Heights and is currently renting it out.
Yeah, I don't think you'll see Mr. Rogers in this neighborhood anytime soon.
Sunday, February 05, 2012
Impressed by my skillz
Yesterday I went to visit my brother and do his taxes. I've done his Federal and Illinois state taxes ever since he started working. I've also done my own taxes every year since my first job at Claire's when I was 16 and while my taxes were simple back then, they're probably even easier now.
Granted, I also have hours of income tax classes (both individual and business tax) from my years in college as well as practical experience from volunteering for the IRS VITA program during my college days; so really, tax returns really don't scare me easily.
On my way out to my Bro's, I called my Mom just to check in and told her what I was up to and her first response was, "How do you know how to do Illinois state taxes?!?"
I proceeded to remind her that McKendree is located in the state of Illinois and I also had jobs in Illinois while I was in school and had to file non-resident tax returns for the state so that I could get credit in Missouri for paying state tax somewhere. She was impressed that I could handle completing both Illinois and Missouri state tax returns. Yep, I'm that awesome -- I may live in Missouri, but this girl is a multi-state tax aficionado.
Granted, I also have hours of income tax classes (both individual and business tax) from my years in college as well as practical experience from volunteering for the IRS VITA program during my college days; so really, tax returns really don't scare me easily.
On my way out to my Bro's, I called my Mom just to check in and told her what I was up to and her first response was, "How do you know how to do Illinois state taxes?!?"
I proceeded to remind her that McKendree is located in the state of Illinois and I also had jobs in Illinois while I was in school and had to file non-resident tax returns for the state so that I could get credit in Missouri for paying state tax somewhere. She was impressed that I could handle completing both Illinois and Missouri state tax returns. Yep, I'm that awesome -- I may live in Missouri, but this girl is a multi-state tax aficionado.
Saturday, February 04, 2012
Random online purchase
If I haven't proven how random I am yet, this definitely will do it....
I had two gift codes from Christmas to use on Amazon. Since I had the time today, I decided to finally place my order. I purchased 3 items with my $55 in codes.
I'm sure if actual people saw my order and knew all 3 items are for me, they'd think I'm a confusing mess. And actually, they'd probably be right, but I'm excited for my purchases. I'd also like to see what Amazon does when they link and suggest other products to go with another person's purchase. You know, the little spot where they say, "when buying this item, people also purchased"....ha!
I had two gift codes from Christmas to use on Amazon. Since I had the time today, I decided to finally place my order. I purchased 3 items with my $55 in codes.
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| A Cuisinart Immersion Blender (in Chrome!) |
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| Black Mountain Fitness Resistance Bands |
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| Garth Brooks Ultimate Hits |
Friday, February 03, 2012
Isn't it ironic
Last night when my buddy, from way back when, Derick came through for a quick visit and to wish me a happy birthday, I was on the phone with my Dad giving him my Super Bowl pick and my points for the game. Then I proceeded to update him on all of the other exciting happenings from the last few weeks and even months, including my recent poker nights, my excitement for the upcoming Nascar season, my fantasy hockey team, transportation facts (yes, I still talk about trucking!) and every other non-traditional subject I'm interested in all while being outfitted in the cutest mini-skirt and boots possible He then decided it would be fun to tease me about being the most non-girlie, girlie-girl ever.
I guess you don't come across many girls that care about their appearance (and shoes!) as much as I do and yet still recite sports stats like a grocery list. I told him about my plans for the next few weeks also and he just laughed....after keeping in touch with me every now and again over the last 5 years, he's figured out I'm probably pretty close to one of a kind too.
I guess you don't come across many girls that care about their appearance (and shoes!) as much as I do and yet still recite sports stats like a grocery list. I told him about my plans for the next few weeks also and he just laughed....after keeping in touch with me every now and again over the last 5 years, he's figured out I'm probably pretty close to one of a kind too.
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