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Yippy Skippy!

Autumn — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 16:08:13 +0000

So, it wasn’t that long ago that my brother and I were lamenting that the best shows of Nickelodeon stardom were past. Oh, the good old days…meaning the 90s, of course ; – ) Then, just as I surfed Google News one last time last night before bed (yes, I love my Google News and check it at least twice a day, loud & proud yo! lol) , and what did I find..? Oh just some very exciting news: TeenNick is bringing back the best of the 90s! Whoop whoop.

I needed more stuff on my TiVo to watch during the time I don’t really have, and here it comes…I am so there. Even if it feels a little disconcerting that my beloved old shows are now referred to as “retro programming”, I can be cool with that.

P.S. Hope my fav old show Doug is included in the lineup! Are you listening, TeenNick?

The Best Find Ever

Autumn — Sat, 20 Nov 2010 15:28:17 +0000

Years ago I bought a SIGG water bottle at Whole Foods in Sarasota, FL – one for me and one for hubby. I recently had to upgrade mine, but hubby’s original bottle is still going strong, and I think these purchases are some of the best we’ve ever made! For someone who drinks as much water as I do, and feels the need to have a drink nearby at all times (yes, this includes having one in the car when making the 3 minute drive to our neighborhood grocery store – don’t judge, lol) this bottle is a must-have! It’s worth spending the extra few bucks to get the SIGG namebrand, even if the cheaper knockoffs are tempting. But don’t get me wrong – if you refuse to buy this water bottle, still get a reusable one for sure! It’s just sad to clutter the earth forever with empty plastic bottles that were enjoyed for mere moments. However, these aluminum bottles are safe, convenient, easy to clean, and pretty to look at.

Above, you can see my old and new bottles meeting each other. After all the places that gold water bottle & I have been to together, I thought it deserved a proper farewell. Oh, and another perk? The bottles are fully recyclable! : – )

Comfort Food

Autumn — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 17:38:33 +0000

Waking up to a cloudy, quiet morning after sleeping in is a good recipe for comfort. Checking my email and seeing an entire list of comfort food casseroles from MyRecipes.com waiting for me was a nice touch to an already lovely morning. With a few minor modifications, such as substituting veggie broth for the chicken broth, these already-reduced fat casseroles will surely be making appearances in my kitchen over the next six weeks as we celebrate the holidays, 2010-style! A few I look forward to trying:

Squash-Rice Casserole

Mediterranean Spinach Strata

Broccoli & Three-Cheese Casserole

Garden-Style Lasagna

….and last but not least, a new twist on make-ahead breakfast:

Marmalade French Toast Casserole

YUM-O, right?! I also want to try making this easy dessert sometime soon, likely next week for Thanksgiving. Pear-Ginger Crisps, anyone? I love this time of year! : – )

Fall is Here!

Autumn — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 17:11:07 +0000

Wow, got a little behind on my blogging here but that’s only thanks to staying busy in a good way. School is going well, work is still a lot of work, but I am thankful for having a good job, and Jerry & I have been on the move! We’ve just returned from enjoying a much-needed mini-vacation in the Smoky Mountains where the fall foliage was nearly in full-swing & absolutely beautiful! I’ve been doing all sorts of wonderful fall things, such as visiting Southern Belle Farm earlier this month with friends, decorating our home with pretty fall finds, trekking to the Chimney Tops for an extreme hike with extreme views, and finally making the traditional visit to the pumpkin patch in Warner Robins to pick our perfect pumpkins for the house!

I love this time of year : – )

Poolside Perfection

Autumn — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 23:34:03 +0000

Now that school is back in full swing, I find myself daydreaming of my recent week of freedom. The pool is always so serene and inviting, especially during this extra hot summer we’ve been enduring. Bliss.

Lazy on the Lake

Autumn — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 21:08:42 +0000

Due to work, I’ve missed the past few family gatherings held at my aunt & uncle’s awesome lake house, so I decided weeks ago that I wanted to venture north for a lazy lake day of my own, first chance I got. That chance came this week, with my freedom from both work and school.

My mom & brother joined me, and after a nice, long lunch with my aunt at The Brick, we made our way up to Lake Sinclair. The summer heat was still in full gear, but it was bearable in the shade and we had no trouble enjoying ourselves and taking in the serene view from the lakeside pavilion. It was so calming – not even one boat passed by that afternoon, and I got my lazy lake wish. <3

Take Me Out to the Ballgame

Autumn — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 22:53:53 +0000

I kicked off my vacation week with a Pinetoppers game at the historic Luther Williams field, and we beat the Warner Robins Aviators 7-2! I couldn’t have asked for better weather – though there was a rain delay (note the menacing clouds still lingering), the heat seemed to take the night off and leave us with a pleasant breeze and cooler temperatures. Unbelievable good luck, and good times.

Thanks to my family for joining me, to Jerry for being a great host to our company who arrived in my absence (sorry!), and to Macon for making this local baseball team happen. Sometimes we forget how much our town has to offer, but it was great fun to get outdoors and enjoy this opportunity.

Oh, and if you’re wondering what a pinetopper looks like, I met one : – )

Let the Summer Break Begin…

Autumn — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 00:19:44 +0000

all two weeks of it! Yes, summer semester is over as of tonight’s Biology final (whoo!) and yes, it nearly ran right into fall semester. However, I plan to squeeze plenty of relaxation & pool time into the few days I have. Best of all, I am taking a week off work to enjoy my time to the fullest. A few things on my list: organize the house a bit, frequent bike rides with the hubby, poolside sunbathing, catch a Pinetoppers game, hopefully a Blue Indian variety show Downtown, read books on my Kindle & enjoy some of the cool finds from our trip to Atlanta Book Exchange last weekend, lounge at Lake Sinclair, and more. But not too much more, because I want to have whole non-committed, plan-free days. Bliss.

The summer heat has been brutal, and we had another close call with our AC. Thanks (again, second time this summer, sigh) to Bucky Holland, we are back in the business of staying cool indoors. Apparently we have some sort of major part to replace soon, but for now we are comfy & happy. Seems like our house is in a funky mood lately, making us chase after various repair needs. There is a major overhaul in our future as far as the rotting porches go, thanks to the short-cutting, cheap, DIY previous owners who failed to use pressure-treated lumber. Scumbags. But our plan is to replace the porches and make them even better with an extension off the kitchen, to make our screened-porch much more usable. So it goes, living in a 100+ year old home. We still love it here, and have recently added to our antiques furniture collection after yesterday’s visit to Payne City. We have our eye on another piece already, and just may bring it home in the next few days. Pictures to follow.

Oh yeah…another idea for my week off? Blog more! Stay tuned… : – )

Still Here : – )

Autumn — Sat, 01 May 2010 17:49:25 +0000

Lots to catch up on…new posts coming soon. Should be a bit more regular, now that I am OUT OF SCHOOL for a month! Wheee! I even have a week off work coming up soon that will be properly celebrated with some beach time.

Freedom is sweet. : – )

Lucky Break

Autumn — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 15:27:00 +0000

Yesterday held a wonderful little surprise for me. I got home from work a little late that morning, and had some reading to catch up on before bed, so my sleep was short. There was rain in the forecast, set to start just about the time I’d be out & about for my afternoon World Lit class. So I was kinda bummed that I’d slept through all the sunny days while working the weekend, and would be out in the rain instead of sleeping through it.

Went to be at 9:30am & got up at about 12:30, shuffled downstairs for hot tea & oatmeal while barely keeping my eyes open. I put off getting ready by browsing my email, Facebook, Flickr, you name it. Thankfully, something reminded me to check MSC’s website, and I could hardly believe it when I saw that my afternoon class was canceled – hallelujah! I was able to go right back to bed for a couple more hours & listen to the pouring rain on my windowpanes…perfection. While I do hope my prof feels better soon, I could not have had a more wonderful surprise & nap yesterday! Last week before finals…and it’s all good. <3