Lovin' Life -- 24/7

Just a thoroughly wonderful weekend for Dr. J and I.

It started with his deliciously-doctored homemade beef tacos on Friday. Then on Saturday we went to the Pittsburgh Food & Cooking Expo. Not only was it fun and something new and interesting for us to experience, we were STUFFED after sampling so many yummy treats! We then drove over to the Waterfront for some window-shopping, which of course turned into Dr. J's hearty encouragement of me trying on and purchasing a slew of body-hugging items from Victoria's Secret. I love how Dr. J soothingly says "Honey, you deserve some new bras and panties" . . . as IF these weren't actually treats for HIM?!?! Hee-hee!

With our purchases safely stowed in the car, we went to see then movie Elizabethtown at the Loews Theatre. We worried that it would be a total chick flick, but were plesantly surprised that it wasn't. In fact, it was great! Some sad, life-examining moments of introspection for Orlando Bloom's character, but also tons of laugh-out loud moments. The title of this blog post refers to a VERY funny recurring scene in the movie, too (go Chuck & Cindy!) And Cameron Crowe did some fine directing. We both recommend it! I'm hoping to get the soundtrack downloaded onto my Ipod Mini (you can listen to the great songs by clicking on the movie link above).

On Sunday, my gourmet cook husband made yet another amazing dinner of turkey breast (he's a breast man, after all), roasted potatoes with red peppers and onions, and vegetables in a creamy garlic sauce. YUMMY! My contributions to this meal included clean-up, and a Victoria's Secret fashion show ;o)

One Year's Time

As today is a somewhat special day (well, at least it is for my parents), it seems like the perfect opportunity to look back and see how this date in history ranks with the same day on 2004.

Some things have changed a great deal, and yet some things have changed very little. As a lifelong member of the World's Most Impatient People, progress on any front is predestined to be judged as excruciatingly slow by me. And on those issues in which there is no progress at all, my frustration level is heightened even more.

In no particular order, here are things that have improved over the past year:

* My marriage is stronger
* Mom is doing somewhat better at taking care of herself, and not being so dependent upon me
* My Best Friend has re-emerged as the tough, resilient woman I have always known her to be
* Making more money at my job (i.e. got a raise)
* Credit card debt has been significantly reduced -- plus, we no longer use them for ANY purchases at all!
* Grand-ma doesn't cry quite so much when I visit with her
* Exercising more regularly (have lost inches and gained bigger biceps and better shoulders)
* Socking away more money than ever in my 403(b), and Dr. J's IRA
* My IRA is making tons of money! Too bad I can't tap it.

And here are the things which have made no progress:

* I still have to work with/for someone who is a complete jackass
* Tommy Maddox
* Our landlord is still a massive C*NT
* The PA Liquor Control Board is still in existence
* Dad is still depressed, and his wife still makes him eat sh*t on a daily basis
* Still haven't gotten around to establishing order in my office
* Gov. "SPENDell" -- what a frickin' joke that tub o' lard is!

Ken Consider Makeover to Win Back Barbie

I knew Barbie had broken things off with Ken, but I thought that was because he wouldn't commit. I had no idea she was having a fling with Blaine! Perhaps things with Ken were getting stale in the sack?!

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,172994,00.html

So now Ken's having a makeover in order to get Barbie back. I sure hope Mattel doesn't turn him into a metrosexual (see definition # 3).

I welcome comments and smart-ass remarks from the Peanut Gallery on this one!

Don't Hate the Game . . . Hate the PLAYER!!!

Yep, that about sums it up, don't it? After all, no matter what, you can not change the game. It is what it is -- deal with it, already.

The Player, on the other hand, is a whole 'nother beast that needs to be dealt with.

Some folks may think it's the other way around, but if you really think about it, taking out the player is more satisfying than changing the game.