Monday, November 09, 2009
Sunday, November 08, 2009
Updates
So, here are some updates on my life:
1. Gavin DeGraw was at my church tonight. Apparently, he was there last week as well. It still amazes me that my little church attracts "famous" people. I stood near him for about 10 minutes after the service as he talked to my pastor and I waited for him to leave because I also needed to say something to my pastor. If you're not sure who Gavin is, I've got his music playing on here now.
2. I had a very long conversation tonight with the actress who lives in my building. She is SO nice. I want to get to know her better. Not because she's an actress, but because I think I could really like her. Promise.
3. One of my bosses was let go last week. I've seen it coming for months. We did not have the greatest working relationship and I had kind of been looking forward to this day. However, once it was done, I was still kind of shocked and saddened. He is a nice guy, just wasn't great at his job. He has a stay-at-home wife and two daughters and it's not the best time to be job searching in NYC. I feel for him and his family.
4. I have a new boss starting tomorrow. Yes, already. Although, she isn't really replacing the one who was let go. Eventually she will replace my direct boss. I'm nervous about all these changes. Trying to have a good attitude and hoping for the best!
5. Work was crazy last week. Too much gossip. I'm ready for a new week.
6. My 10k training has been less than stellar the past 3 weeks for a variety of reasons, laziness included. I will do better this week and I will be able to run 6 miles 4 weeks from today.
7. I got to go to Dane Cook's comedy show at MSG last week. It was part of the New York Comedy Festival. Rosella went with me (we sat in the NHL suite, of course). It was fun...he was pretty funny.
8. I got my haircut at the Curly Girl Salon yesterday. I think she cut it too short this time. It will grow.
9. After wearing the long, black wig for Halloween, I'm contemplating dying my hair black. I love black hair, just wasn't sure I could pull it off. Now I think maybe I can.
That's all.
1. Gavin DeGraw was at my church tonight. Apparently, he was there last week as well. It still amazes me that my little church attracts "famous" people. I stood near him for about 10 minutes after the service as he talked to my pastor and I waited for him to leave because I also needed to say something to my pastor. If you're not sure who Gavin is, I've got his music playing on here now.
2. I had a very long conversation tonight with the actress who lives in my building. She is SO nice. I want to get to know her better. Not because she's an actress, but because I think I could really like her. Promise.
3. One of my bosses was let go last week. I've seen it coming for months. We did not have the greatest working relationship and I had kind of been looking forward to this day. However, once it was done, I was still kind of shocked and saddened. He is a nice guy, just wasn't great at his job. He has a stay-at-home wife and two daughters and it's not the best time to be job searching in NYC. I feel for him and his family.
4. I have a new boss starting tomorrow. Yes, already. Although, she isn't really replacing the one who was let go. Eventually she will replace my direct boss. I'm nervous about all these changes. Trying to have a good attitude and hoping for the best!
5. Work was crazy last week. Too much gossip. I'm ready for a new week.
6. My 10k training has been less than stellar the past 3 weeks for a variety of reasons, laziness included. I will do better this week and I will be able to run 6 miles 4 weeks from today.
7. I got to go to Dane Cook's comedy show at MSG last week. It was part of the New York Comedy Festival. Rosella went with me (we sat in the NHL suite, of course). It was fun...he was pretty funny.
8. I got my haircut at the Curly Girl Salon yesterday. I think she cut it too short this time. It will grow.
9. After wearing the long, black wig for Halloween, I'm contemplating dying my hair black. I love black hair, just wasn't sure I could pull it off. Now I think maybe I can.
That's all.
Saturday, November 07, 2009
Friday, November 06, 2009
Guessing Game!
I am excited about an event I get to go to next week and thought I’d give you a few hints over the next couple of days. Here are a couple for today! See if you can figure it out! 
No Bake Pumpkin Pie!
Kellys Korner is one of my favorite blogs to read and each week she does a McLinky. I’ve never participated before, but I love Thanksgiving and thought I’d share a fun recipe! One of my old Dallas roommates, Deanna, gave me this recipe for Pumpkin Pie years ago. I love it because it is SO easy and requires no baking!
1 cup solid pack pumpkin
1 large package (6 serving size) instant vanilla pudding mix
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1 container Cool Whip (8 ounce size)
1 graham cracker pie crusts
Directions:
In large mixer bowl, mix the pumpkin, pudding, milk and spice. Mix well. Then fold in 1/2 container of Cool Whip. Pour into pie crust and put the other ½ container of Cool Whip on top of pie. Refrigerate before serving.
1 cup solid pack pumpkin
1 large package (6 serving size) instant vanilla pudding mix
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1 container Cool Whip (8 ounce size)
1 graham cracker pie crusts
Directions:
In large mixer bowl, mix the pumpkin, pudding, milk and spice. Mix well. Then fold in 1/2 container of Cool Whip. Pour into pie crust and put the other ½ container of Cool Whip on top of pie. Refrigerate before serving.
Wednesday, November 04, 2009
Halloween in Dallas
When I mentioned in my blog last week that I had more Fall and Halloween fun planned for this past weekend, that included:
-- Putting on my '70's costume for a party at Kids Club
-- Haircut at the Curly Girl Salon (in desperate need of a haircut!)
-- Marathon fun! Girls were going to Robyn's for a yummy brunch, then out to cheer on the runners on the UES. Two of my friends were running.
I was REALLY looking forward to those things...especially the marathon fun. But, when I began receiving emails/texts/phone calls from my sister begging me to make a trip to Dallas, my mind slowly began to change. Once mom offered a free flight of hers, there wasn't much to say no to! So, instead, my weekend included:
-- cuddles with my new nephew, Shep!
-- Halloween fun with Ryder & Beau!
We made yummy pumpkin cookies and I brought the leftover Ghost cookie supplies to make more of those.
The boys dressed up as cowboys.
-- Mom made a yummy chilli dinner for the family for Halloween night. It was yummy and really my only chance to see dad and Brian as they both left town the next day for work trips.
-- Chick-fil-a. First meal upon arriving to DFW. Thanks, Beth!
-- Late night drives with mom. We love to explore things. Beth's neighborhood was really quiet on Halloween night, so we went to check out a couple of other 'hoods. We started with Highland Park...it was crazy!! We got there around 8:30 and it appeared that all the HP'ers were done trick-or-treating, but the streets were FULL of kids from "across the tracks". Their parents were lined up in their pimped-out cars at the end of the streets waiting for them. We noticed one house that had a huge line in front, so we drove up closer and got pulled over in the process!! Apparently they had turned that street into one-way for the night and we were going the wrong way. We went back to see where the temporary "one-way" sign was and it was so little and low to the ground...no wonder we missed it! Luckily, the cop didn't ticket us, but he was kind of rude. I've been pulled over in HP before...I am not a fan of the HP cops. Mom & I also went to see what "Crazy Liz" does for Halloween since she goes all out at Christmas. She did have a spooky set-up out front her house- would be fun to take the boys by when they're older. We also happened upon Swiss Avenue which was even more insane than HP. A couple of the houses had shows going on....loud music, fire, backdrops that looked professional. It was crazy. There were CROWDS of people in front of these houses watching the show. And their were street vendors on the sidewalks (like in NYC), with their carts selling snacks and glow necklaces. On a residential street - insane.
-- Running errands with Beth and the boys. We just did a little shopping Beth needed to do. On Monday, Beth & I went alone to Buffalo Exchange while mom watched the boys. We both got jeans and I got a ring. Crazy thing is we had been talking about this Bakery I'd heard about, Society Bakery...they have been voted to have one of the Top 10 cupcakes in the USA. I hadn't planned to go this trip, but when we pulled into the only parking spot near Buffalo Exchange, it was a reserved spot for Society Bakery. We didn't even know it was there! Beth was like "What should we do? I don't want to get in trouble for parking here". I was like, "Well, I guess we get cupcakes!" So, we got two and took them home. We were SO unimpressed. I don't know what their icing is, but it's not Buttercream or Cream Cheese and it is not good.
-- Good 2 Go breakfast Tacos. This was another place I'd read about. It's in a little Health foods convenience store & Biodiesal gas station near White Rock Lake. Totally random, but the tacos were super yummy for breakfast! They were filming something in the store that morning, we're not sure what, but there was a pretty big film crew there with a couple of trailers and major equipment. I felt like I was back in NYC.
-- Long walks with Beth & the boys. We did a 3-mile loop in their neighborhood on both Sunday and Monday. The weather could not have been better in Dallas this weekend! I do love fall in NYC, but I really loved the warm weather Dallas was having.
-- Sonic Happy Hour. Up here in NYC, us southerners talk about Chick-fil-a. All. The. Time. But, people also talk about Sonic quite a bit. In fact, most people have a "first stop" upon arrival in Texas, and it is usually either Chick-fil-a or Sonic. I really wasn't ever a big Sonic go-er and never really even knew about Happy Hour. Beth and I decided to partake...I do love their Cherry Limeades!
-- Helping around the house. I did what I could to help...feeding Shep, even one time for his 1:00AM feeding! I also made a couple of quiches for Beth to have for breakfast and lunch. I cooked one fully and then left the dough for one crust in the freezer and a jar full of the egg mixture in the fridge so she can just pour and bake up a second one fresh later this week. I babysat on Sunday night while Beth went to her Community Group and succeeded in getting the boys to bed - not an easy task these days.
-- Lot of just playing around with Ryder and Beau. They are so fun!
It was a quick trip, but so fun and worth it. When I said good-bye to the boys at the airport, Beau said "Mama, I want to go to New York with Su-Su". How sweet is that? Wish I could have taken him with me. Thankfully, it's only 3 weeks until I'm back there for Thanksgiving!
-- Putting on my '70's costume for a party at Kids Club
-- Haircut at the Curly Girl Salon (in desperate need of a haircut!)
-- Marathon fun! Girls were going to Robyn's for a yummy brunch, then out to cheer on the runners on the UES. Two of my friends were running.
I was REALLY looking forward to those things...especially the marathon fun. But, when I began receiving emails/texts/phone calls from my sister begging me to make a trip to Dallas, my mind slowly began to change. Once mom offered a free flight of hers, there wasn't much to say no to! So, instead, my weekend included:
-- cuddles with my new nephew, Shep!
He is super sweet and smells delightfully good!
We made yummy pumpkin cookies and I brought the leftover Ghost cookie supplies to make more of those.
Ryder, proud of his mad decorating skills
Beau can help, too!
Beth even had a Halloween
apron for the occasion
Sweet, messy face after bakin' so hard
Rydin' his pony
Shep was our horsey. Beth has gotten lots of use out
of that costume...it was Ryder's first Halloween,
but she's used it for Christmas plays, too.
The rest of us dressed up, too.
Matchy-matchy in-laws
We all went trick-or-treating, except Buster who stayed behind to give to the kids who stopped by B&B's house.
I love how this next pic turned out
all western-y looking
Beth, preparing for trick-or-treaters
So proud of his loot!
Next door neighbors and bestest friends,
Nancy & Claire stopped by
Enjoying their candy!
Big brother love!
-- Bass Pro shop! Beth and I wanted to pick up our dad's birthday gift there. Ryder went along and showed us the ropes (he went several months ago with his dad and my uncle and he remembered where EVERYthing was). He had fun.
There were some HUGE fish there
Ryder loved the boats, tents, and golfing
-- Late night drives with mom. We love to explore things. Beth's neighborhood was really quiet on Halloween night, so we went to check out a couple of other 'hoods. We started with Highland Park...it was crazy!! We got there around 8:30 and it appeared that all the HP'ers were done trick-or-treating, but the streets were FULL of kids from "across the tracks". Their parents were lined up in their pimped-out cars at the end of the streets waiting for them. We noticed one house that had a huge line in front, so we drove up closer and got pulled over in the process!! Apparently they had turned that street into one-way for the night and we were going the wrong way. We went back to see where the temporary "one-way" sign was and it was so little and low to the ground...no wonder we missed it! Luckily, the cop didn't ticket us, but he was kind of rude. I've been pulled over in HP before...I am not a fan of the HP cops. Mom & I also went to see what "Crazy Liz" does for Halloween since she goes all out at Christmas. She did have a spooky set-up out front her house- would be fun to take the boys by when they're older. We also happened upon Swiss Avenue which was even more insane than HP. A couple of the houses had shows going on....loud music, fire, backdrops that looked professional. It was crazy. There were CROWDS of people in front of these houses watching the show. And their were street vendors on the sidewalks (like in NYC), with their carts selling snacks and glow necklaces. On a residential street - insane.
-- Running errands with Beth and the boys. We just did a little shopping Beth needed to do. On Monday, Beth & I went alone to Buffalo Exchange while mom watched the boys. We both got jeans and I got a ring. Crazy thing is we had been talking about this Bakery I'd heard about, Society Bakery...they have been voted to have one of the Top 10 cupcakes in the USA. I hadn't planned to go this trip, but when we pulled into the only parking spot near Buffalo Exchange, it was a reserved spot for Society Bakery. We didn't even know it was there! Beth was like "What should we do? I don't want to get in trouble for parking here". I was like, "Well, I guess we get cupcakes!" So, we got two and took them home. We were SO unimpressed. I don't know what their icing is, but it's not Buttercream or Cream Cheese and it is not good.
-- Long walks with Beth & the boys. We did a 3-mile loop in their neighborhood on both Sunday and Monday. The weather could not have been better in Dallas this weekend! I do love fall in NYC, but I really loved the warm weather Dallas was having.
-- Sonic Happy Hour. Up here in NYC, us southerners talk about Chick-fil-a. All. The. Time. But, people also talk about Sonic quite a bit. In fact, most people have a "first stop" upon arrival in Texas, and it is usually either Chick-fil-a or Sonic. I really wasn't ever a big Sonic go-er and never really even knew about Happy Hour. Beth and I decided to partake...I do love their Cherry Limeades!
-- Helping around the house. I did what I could to help...feeding Shep, even one time for his 1:00AM feeding! I also made a couple of quiches for Beth to have for breakfast and lunch. I cooked one fully and then left the dough for one crust in the freezer and a jar full of the egg mixture in the fridge so she can just pour and bake up a second one fresh later this week. I babysat on Sunday night while Beth went to her Community Group and succeeded in getting the boys to bed - not an easy task these days.
You can tell their exhaustion in this pic...that
probably made my job much easier!
-- Lot of just playing around with Ryder and Beau. They are so fun!
Kids love for bubbles amazes me.
These boys LOVE to take baths. This was their 2nd bath
all before lunch on Sunday.
It was a quick trip, but so fun and worth it. When I said good-bye to the boys at the airport, Beau said "Mama, I want to go to New York with Su-Su". How sweet is that? Wish I could have taken him with me. Thankfully, it's only 3 weeks until I'm back there for Thanksgiving!
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