May 2011
72 posts
NEWS!
Sooo, I don’t talk about work too much on here, but this post is dedicated solely to my work life. I have some exciting (bitter/sweet) news to share: I accepted a new job!! June 9th will be my last day at my current job and on the 15th I’ll start the new gig. (yeaaaa intentional long, long weekend!)
For the past 2 1/2+ years I’ve been in inside sales with an amazing...
sooo here's a funny story.
i’m emailing with jim back and forth about nordstrom. i sent him a list with links of all the stuff i like. he writes back with all of his opinions. as i’m replying to his email i get a phone call from someone with a 910 area code (his cell phone is 910). i make a FALSE assumption that it is him and answer the phone “holler!” because he hates that. and the person on...
The best things about today:
- I woke up rested. Finally. - Got to work early. Finally. - Got my hair done. The roots were rough, ya’ll. - It’s Goodberry’s Ice Cream sundae day at work. This was also my lunch. - Super awesome secrets, one of which I get to reveal soon. - Nordstrom is having an amazing sale. So is Nau. - I think Nat and I have found our email soulmate. - I have time to relax (read: run far)...
“I used to think that when I got older, the world would make so much more sense....”
– Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist
Anonymous question...
(gotta edit for the little ones and the innocent eyes) :)
Excellent book list thus far - the Stieg Larson series was amazing! You should check out “Looking for Alaska.” My two favorite quotes so far: —Alaska finished her cigarette and flicked it into the river. “Why do you smoke so damn fast?” I asked. She looked at me and smiled widely, and such a wide smile...
tomboyinheels asked: You are more than welcome, Lady!!! A couple random people helped me out with my Alzheimer's Association thing and I couldn't believe how much it meant to me. So, I thought I'd 'pass it on.' I know multiple people who are suffering or have suffered from breast cancer and I am always looking for ways to honor them and do what little I can to help. Good luck with the fund...
Race for the Cure!
Hey guys -
Shameless plug to raise money for our team for the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure this year. I know people are constantly asking for donations for this and that year-round - I get that - but if you have a few extra bucks it sure would mean a lot. This time around the cause is hitting much more close to home because one of my good friends and co-workers at NetApp is currently...
Book List
In January I posted that I wanted to read at least 25 books this year, but the stretch goal is 30.
Progress Report:
1) The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo - Stieg Larsson 2) The Girl Who Played With Fire - Stieg Larsson 3) The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest - Stieg Larsson 4) Choke - Chuck Palahniuk 5) The Kite Runner - Khaled Hosseini 6) The Alchemist - Paolo Coelho 7) Eat, Pray, Love -...
Is it possible to overdose on Halls?
I’m sure trying.
Unpopular opinion
I hate, I mean really loathe when people refer to their husband or significant other as “hubby”. I have tried to embrace it but I just can’t. Now - I don’t judge in any way, not at all, but every time I read it I cringe. This in no way is reflected in my opinion of the people who adore the term. To each his/her own and all that stuff. I can’t even tell you who...
In which I go off about buffets →
every.single.word.
haygirlhay:
They gross me out and I hate them.*
There is nothing about them that isn’t problematic for me. All you can eat? While yes, that does indeed sound like it’d be up my alley…it isn’t, at least not in a restaurant setting where I’m paying to stuff my gullet. The reality is, when the food is so, uh, abundant, it is generally** not of a quality I’m willing to ...
“A cheerful heart is a good medicine, but a broken spirit dries up the bones.”
– Proverbs 17:22
The best BROCCOLI of your life
Trust me. I can’t take credit for this recipe but I’m also not sure who to give credit to… Tre sent me the recipe awhile back but I don’t have the link.
Ingredients: 2-3 heads fresh broccoli 3 cloves garlic olive oil (maybe 5 tbsp?) salt/pepper 1 lemon toasted pine nuts fresh basil, chopped (maybe 5 or 6 leaves. don’t overkill) fresh grated parmesan cheese...
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