The reasons this video is awesome are threefold:
1) CAKE
2) Cooking
3) Rick James
Enjoy...
Showing posts with label music. Show all posts
Showing posts with label music. Show all posts
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Sunday, March 30, 2008
Lately
Reading: Atonement. I know a ton of people who love this book but I have to be honest, I'm having a hell of a time getting into it.
Eating: So addicted to Dryer's Slow Churn ice cream. I made sweet, sweet love to a scoop of butter pecan a little while ago. Could have done more damage but I held back.
Exercise: Didn't gain a pound over the holidays but all the travel in January and early February left me eating and drinking too much. I managed to put on six pounds in two months and it all went straight to my ass - practically creating a whole 'nother ass. So I took both of my asses to the gym and have managed to take most of it off. But damn it sure goes on a lot easier than it comes off. I'm sure it would go faster if I wasn't free-basing the Slow Churn.
Enjoying: My new bed. I treated myself to the best bed in the whole wide world. Every time I climb into it, there are white lights and angels singing. It has this insane 20" mattress with a pillow top that feels like heaven. Just bought new sheets, comforter, duvet, and shams. I hemmoraged money while getting it all but lord have mercy, it is so worth it.
Laughing about: Saturday night with Beth, Karen and Amber. While sitting at Baker Street Pub, Amber caught a glimpse of Mr. D, a coach and teacher from our high school. He was far too hot to be a teacher and the years have been good to him because he still looks better than any teacher should. Having a few drinks and no fear, our dear Beth got up to say hi. She may have invited him to our table but I couldn't say for sure as I was too busy concentrating on his ass and oh my god, Mr. D is still so hot. And then I swooned a little.
Thinking about: Greece. I want to go there right this second. Even had a dream about it the other night. Would book a ticket right now if the dollar wasn't as weak as a newborn kitten. Why must the economy blow goats right now?
Spending time with: A new group of friends. I've met some really cool people lately and have been having such a good time getting to know them. I have been so bored with my life recently but lately I have all of these plans - skiing, happy hour, dinners, trivia nights, hikes - and the boredom is quickly disappearing.
Loving: My family. Ok, so I've always loved my family but Saturday as we were all together for a bar-b-que I was so happy I could have burst. At one point, I stood in the corner of a very crowded kitchen with a glass of ice tea and just watched. People were getting plates and food covered every inch of counter space. It was loud, as we are not a quite group by any means and it was crowded, as we migrated to the kitchen and back deck for lunch. People were laughing and playing with babies and taking pictures and planning the next get together. And I stood there watching all 5 kajillion of us thinking to myself how lucky I am to be a part of them.
Listening to:
Jason Mraz, "I'm Yours"
Eating: So addicted to Dryer's Slow Churn ice cream. I made sweet, sweet love to a scoop of butter pecan a little while ago. Could have done more damage but I held back.
Exercise: Didn't gain a pound over the holidays but all the travel in January and early February left me eating and drinking too much. I managed to put on six pounds in two months and it all went straight to my ass - practically creating a whole 'nother ass. So I took both of my asses to the gym and have managed to take most of it off. But damn it sure goes on a lot easier than it comes off. I'm sure it would go faster if I wasn't free-basing the Slow Churn.
Enjoying: My new bed. I treated myself to the best bed in the whole wide world. Every time I climb into it, there are white lights and angels singing. It has this insane 20" mattress with a pillow top that feels like heaven. Just bought new sheets, comforter, duvet, and shams. I hemmoraged money while getting it all but lord have mercy, it is so worth it.
Laughing about: Saturday night with Beth, Karen and Amber. While sitting at Baker Street Pub, Amber caught a glimpse of Mr. D, a coach and teacher from our high school. He was far too hot to be a teacher and the years have been good to him because he still looks better than any teacher should. Having a few drinks and no fear, our dear Beth got up to say hi. She may have invited him to our table but I couldn't say for sure as I was too busy concentrating on his ass and oh my god, Mr. D is still so hot. And then I swooned a little.
Thinking about: Greece. I want to go there right this second. Even had a dream about it the other night. Would book a ticket right now if the dollar wasn't as weak as a newborn kitten. Why must the economy blow goats right now?
Spending time with: A new group of friends. I've met some really cool people lately and have been having such a good time getting to know them. I have been so bored with my life recently but lately I have all of these plans - skiing, happy hour, dinners, trivia nights, hikes - and the boredom is quickly disappearing.
Loving: My family. Ok, so I've always loved my family but Saturday as we were all together for a bar-b-que I was so happy I could have burst. At one point, I stood in the corner of a very crowded kitchen with a glass of ice tea and just watched. People were getting plates and food covered every inch of counter space. It was loud, as we are not a quite group by any means and it was crowded, as we migrated to the kitchen and back deck for lunch. People were laughing and playing with babies and taking pictures and planning the next get together. And I stood there watching all 5 kajillion of us thinking to myself how lucky I am to be a part of them.
Listening to:
Jason Mraz, "I'm Yours"
Friday, October 05, 2007
Just Like Forrest
It's 7:03am on a Friday and I'm blogging from my pj's. Gotta love vacation days. It's gorgeous here in Denver today and I thought about going to the gym but after looking outside, I've decided to go for a run at the greenbelt instead. I've been thinking about doing another race soon. I'll never be the best runner in the world but I can't think of anything that makes me feel better than crossing a finish line. (Ok, so I can think one or two other things that make me feel that good but good girls don't put that stuff out there on the interweb.) Anyway, I was running the trail in Golden the other day and I remembered the first race I did after the big break-up. When I started training for it I was totally out of shape and was sucking wind after one mile. But by the time race day came around, I did ok. I didn't take first place or break any records but I finished. It was only five miles but I can't even describe how fan-freaking-tastic it felt when I was done. I know it sounds kind of silly but I was so proud of myself. Beaming, really. Nothing makes you feel like a badass quite like doing the thing you thought you couldn't do.
And if you're wondering what's been on my iPod lately during aforementioned runs...well hit play on the video. God bless the Foo.
Anyway, after my run I'm planning on coffee, an omlette and the Today show. I've got a few things to do around the house before my visitor arrives. Weekend o' fun to include trip up the hill to see the aspens changing, Sushi Den, drinks, dancing, Sunday brunch, tomfoolery, ballyhoo, etc, etc. Cant' wait! And because I'm so predictable, there will be photos. I know, I know - you will all be on the edge of your seats waiting for those.
Sunday, July 15, 2007
Sunday Afternoon Update
It's official: I'm handy.
After months and months of procrastinating, I finally put together the file cabinet for my home office. During the blizzards last winter, I decided I would get my office organized. It was a gigantic undertaking as I am a pack rat. I also wanted to have a secure place to keep things like the deed to my car, my parents' wills and info for my house. I figured at 30 I should start acting like a grown-up about such matters. Anyway, I bought this small file cabinet and then promptly put it in the guestroom closet because the "assembly required" scared me a bit. And then there was the Great Guestroom Disaster of 2007 which led to all the guestroom furniture being moved into the office for 9 weeks and I couldn't even get to the closet to get to the file cabinet. But since everything is back in the guestroom now, I decided I needed to actually put the damn cabinet together. But this weekend I finally put it together and guess what? The drawers? They slide in AND out! And nothing's wobbly or leaning precariously to one side. Ok, so in the grand scheme of things, I'm not all that handy but would you be more impressed if I told you I did all of this in a sundress? Because I did.
In other news, everyone's knocked up. I went to two baby showers on Saturday and both of them were coed. I had fun but never in my life have I seen so many bored men. It reminded me a bit of the sad lot you see sitting outside of ladies dressing rooms on a Saturday at Nordstroms. As a woman, I never understood the inclination to bring your boyfriend/husband along on a shopping trip. Like you're ever going to get an honest answer to the question, "Does this make my butt look big?" from a guy who's banking on getting some from the asker of said question later that evening. Anyway, I guess coed baby showers are all the rage and to each their own. However, should I ever get married and make babies, I can only hope that I marry a man who knows his place and goes golfing the day of my shower. I just can't see myself married to a guy who wants to sit around ohhhhing and ahhhhing over blankies and a Baby Bjorn.
I finally got around to adding the rest of the links (over there on the right)that I had up before I redesigned the site. I don't know why it took me so long but if it took me six months to put together a file cabinet, I'd say we're lucky the links made it up at all. Nothing too exciting but an excellent way to waste some time at the office on a Monday. Not that I endorse that at all...
Barley and I just got home from a long walk at the greenbelt. He spent most of the time desperately trying to get his paws on one of the billion prairie dogs and I spent a great deal of time looking for snakes as several people gave me warnings as we set off. It was an exhausting hour and a half but I think I got a little color on my shoulders and cheeks and I did have a good mix to listen to on the trusty iPod. Since it's been a while, here's what's ringing in my ears these days...
1. Beastie Boys - Sabotage
One of their finest.
2. Love and Memories - O.A.R.
Just puts me in a good mood.
3. The Sweet Escape - Gwen Stefani
There's something about the beat of this song that just screams summer to me.
4. Amazing - Josh Kelley
This is the kind of song I'd listen to with all the windows down while driving through the mountains.
5. Life on a Chain - Pete Yorn
Who doesn't love a little Pete?
6. Summertime - DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince
Oh come on, how could I possibly make a summer mix and not include this?
7. Stay - Dave Matthews Band
"...it was so hot outside you could fry an egg..." Indeed.
8. Follow Through - Gavin DeGraw
Wish he'd do some new stuff. But of the old, I love this one.
9. Portions for Foxes - Rilo Kiely
Best line - "And the talkin leads to touchin and the touchin leads to sex and then there is no mystery left."
10. So Long, So Long - Dashboard Confessional
I listened to this album all the time last summer. I love every single song but this one is soooo good.
11. Temperature - Sean Paul
Just makes me want to dance.
12. It Must Be Summer - Fountains of Wayne
Best band name on this mix.
13. Oppenheimer - Old 97's
It's the clapping I enjoy the most.
14. No Woman, No Cry - Bob Marley
Shouldn't we all be on a beach somewhere drinking Red Stripe and lounging in a hammock?
After months and months of procrastinating, I finally put together the file cabinet for my home office. During the blizzards last winter, I decided I would get my office organized. It was a gigantic undertaking as I am a pack rat. I also wanted to have a secure place to keep things like the deed to my car, my parents' wills and info for my house. I figured at 30 I should start acting like a grown-up about such matters. Anyway, I bought this small file cabinet and then promptly put it in the guestroom closet because the "assembly required" scared me a bit. And then there was the Great Guestroom Disaster of 2007 which led to all the guestroom furniture being moved into the office for 9 weeks and I couldn't even get to the closet to get to the file cabinet. But since everything is back in the guestroom now, I decided I needed to actually put the damn cabinet together. But this weekend I finally put it together and guess what? The drawers? They slide in AND out! And nothing's wobbly or leaning precariously to one side. Ok, so in the grand scheme of things, I'm not all that handy but would you be more impressed if I told you I did all of this in a sundress? Because I did.
In other news, everyone's knocked up. I went to two baby showers on Saturday and both of them were coed. I had fun but never in my life have I seen so many bored men. It reminded me a bit of the sad lot you see sitting outside of ladies dressing rooms on a Saturday at Nordstroms. As a woman, I never understood the inclination to bring your boyfriend/husband along on a shopping trip. Like you're ever going to get an honest answer to the question, "Does this make my butt look big?" from a guy who's banking on getting some from the asker of said question later that evening. Anyway, I guess coed baby showers are all the rage and to each their own. However, should I ever get married and make babies, I can only hope that I marry a man who knows his place and goes golfing the day of my shower. I just can't see myself married to a guy who wants to sit around ohhhhing and ahhhhing over blankies and a Baby Bjorn.
I finally got around to adding the rest of the links (over there on the right)that I had up before I redesigned the site. I don't know why it took me so long but if it took me six months to put together a file cabinet, I'd say we're lucky the links made it up at all. Nothing too exciting but an excellent way to waste some time at the office on a Monday. Not that I endorse that at all...
Barley and I just got home from a long walk at the greenbelt. He spent most of the time desperately trying to get his paws on one of the billion prairie dogs and I spent a great deal of time looking for snakes as several people gave me warnings as we set off. It was an exhausting hour and a half but I think I got a little color on my shoulders and cheeks and I did have a good mix to listen to on the trusty iPod. Since it's been a while, here's what's ringing in my ears these days...
1. Beastie Boys - Sabotage
One of their finest.
2. Love and Memories - O.A.R.
Just puts me in a good mood.
3. The Sweet Escape - Gwen Stefani
There's something about the beat of this song that just screams summer to me.
4. Amazing - Josh Kelley
This is the kind of song I'd listen to with all the windows down while driving through the mountains.
5. Life on a Chain - Pete Yorn
Who doesn't love a little Pete?
6. Summertime - DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince
Oh come on, how could I possibly make a summer mix and not include this?
7. Stay - Dave Matthews Band
"...it was so hot outside you could fry an egg..." Indeed.
8. Follow Through - Gavin DeGraw
Wish he'd do some new stuff. But of the old, I love this one.
9. Portions for Foxes - Rilo Kiely
Best line - "And the talkin leads to touchin and the touchin leads to sex and then there is no mystery left."
10. So Long, So Long - Dashboard Confessional
I listened to this album all the time last summer. I love every single song but this one is soooo good.
11. Temperature - Sean Paul
Just makes me want to dance.
12. It Must Be Summer - Fountains of Wayne
Best band name on this mix.
13. Oppenheimer - Old 97's
It's the clapping I enjoy the most.
14. No Woman, No Cry - Bob Marley
Shouldn't we all be on a beach somewhere drinking Red Stripe and lounging in a hammock?
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