Once you know you can never go back.....

It's Friday!! Yay!!! And a few hours until the weekend starts. I'm so excited for Halloween, I want to put on my costume and do my make up. And DRINK! A LOT!!

I spent 2 hours last night setting up wifi for my mother-in-law. And she has a ChromeBook, and apparently there is not an official Skype app for Chrome. And all she wanted was Skype. So I decided it would be easier to just give her my old laptop since it has Skype installed already. Its slow and old, but if she is only going to Skype it will be fine for her.

I need to go shopping tonight to get the rest of my Halloween supplies. I need blood and bandages and bobby pins. And candy! And Vodka! Lots of vodka!!!!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rn_YodiJO6k
And this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnfyjwChuNU

I know right now you don't care.....

Its the day before Friday! Yay!! I had a horrible time trying to find the motivation this morning to get up and take a shower. I really just wanted to stay in bed. But here I am at work.

Tonight the Princess and I are having dinner with my mother-in-law and then we are going to teach her to Skype so she can talk to her youngest son who is in Korea teaching. The Princess is incredibly good at Skype, so hopefully it is easy to teach her to use it!

Last night we took Layla over to meet Ggg. I was surprised and impressed with how well his son handled her. She started crying and he didn't even try to hand her back. Most adults try to hand back a crying baby. But he was so patient with her. It was so nice to see. He's a good kid.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=StFfXP4eAgU

You dream again it seems in vain.....

Wednesday! I dropped my favorite coffee cup and broke it the other day. My life has just not been the same since.

Last night I had a dream that I left work early and went home and booked a vacation to Hawaii and left that afternoon. Because I most definitely have that much flexibility and money! The Princess came with and she just wanted to hang out in the hotel room while I wanted to go lay on the white sand beach. Laying on a white sand beach by turquoise water is one of my greatest dreams, and I hope I get to realize it one day.

So bobby pins come in packs of like 100. I have bought somewhere around 500 packs in the past couple years. How come I can never find any when I need them? This morning I had to go through 7 drawers and baskets to find 2. Next time I go to the store, I am buying a billion of them!


My all-time favorite song:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vw-iI_pprIU

Everything crumbles sooner or later....

I had dinner last night with one of my most favorite people in the universe. Great company and yummy food. Thank you, we need to do it again soon!!

I was also informed last night that the Shinedown concert is in a week. Holy cannoli, time is flying. I thought I would have more time to figure out my outfit. I need to get on that STAT! I'm super excited, I get to hang out with my two most favoritest people ever!! But only if I can figure out what to wear!!

I filed all my nails down last night because one of them broke. Plus, the gel polish removal was killing them. But they will grow back. I'm going to miss them!! I need them back by the Vikings game so I can do purple and gold!!!

Pedi play date with ZarahZou on Nov 14. I can't wait!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABSXJiYQFuI

You're waiting for someone to push you away....

Another Monday. I had a pretty good weekend. I finished nearly all of my laundry. Friday night baby Layla came over to play for several hours. Well, she doesn't actually play yet, but she laughs when I talk to her. and she listens to all of my chatter. Saturday afternoon I babysit her for a while and then when her mom got off work, C hung out with the princess while me and Layla played more. She is just the best baby ever. Well, my baby was the best baby ever. But Layla is definitely second.

I went over to my dads house to watch the Vikings game. As has been the tradition, I brought lunch. The game started out to be really stress-inducing. For a minute I thought we might not win. But then my team came back with a strong second half. Skol!

After the game I stopped at the Goodwill and found the last piece to my Halloween costume. Well, actually Ggg has a couple of important pieces but I am getting them tonight. I hope my costume works out. I haven't gone out for Halloween in like forever. I also found an awesome winter jacket for $12.99. I'm super excited about that.

I'm wearing my Old Navy clearance dress score today. And boots. As much as I hate wearing socks, I love wearing boots. I'm so excited to wear my new purple ones to the Vikings game. I kind of want to wear them other times, but they are so very purple.

Dinner tonight with Ggg. We haven't done dinner in months.

I'm really sad about Flip Saunders. I had some (probably misguided) hope that he would come back and coach the Gophers. He was my long-shot dream coach. He always seemed like such a nice guy. Prayers to his family.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZoD8JEFjAE

If you don't know now, here's your chance.....

Friday!!! Yay!!

My big plans for this weekend include laundry and a trip to the grocery store. I'm 2 rebates away the level 4 Ibotta bonus. I've totally scored this month. There have been so many items on there with coupons and on the cartwheel. And some of the items were even on clearance. It takes a bit of time to match up coupons and cartwheel and Ibotta savings, but it is so worth it for how much money I've saved! Yesterday I saved $14.70 with just cartwheel.

I also saved $150 yesterday by NOT buying a new Coach handbag. I really, really wanted it. I even called my coworker over to my desk to get her opinion. It was so cute. But then I decided that I don't need it, and I still have Christmas presents to buy. This was one of my smarter decisions. But I'm still a bit sad about it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_hKXk2qSuw

Who needs a heart when a heart can be broken......

I woke up today thinking it was Thursday, and it actually is. I love being right.

I started antibiotics yesterday, so my sinus infection will go away and  I will be all better by Halloween!! I love how when I pick up a new prescription from Target they try to insist that I meet with the pharmacist to go over instructions. I don't have a lot of talents, but I am EXTREMELY good at taking pills. Plus, it's Amoxicillin. That's not even like a real drug.

I talked with someone on the elevator today who hates wearing socks and shoes as much as I do. And she had a Coach handbag. Obviously she is my new best friend. She wants to make it to Thanksgiving in sandals. That's a great goal, but I want to make it to Christmas with no socks!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGpFcHTxjZs

I'd be the last to help you understand.....

I woke up thinking it was Thursday. It's not.

I saw a car the other morning with the vanity plate NO XUSE. I'm not sure if they were trying to say that there is no excuse or that they won't let their former wife drive their car. But either way, they were driving like a jackass.

I went to bed at 7:30 last night. Tonight I'm going to try to make it to 8. #loftygoals

I'm like 75% done with my Christmas shopping. Thank you Old Navy and Target!!  I have 3 more presents to buy. I know what 2 of them are, but I can'[t think of anything to get C-C-W. Pretty much once you've given some one a light bright and made them some My So-Called Life puppets, you've exhausted the gifting options and need to come up with something amazing. I'm at a loss.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3s1bZLh4mJA
And this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dK9eLe8EQps

Cause the verdicts in, I'm crazy over you.....

Tuesday!! I woke up at 3 am and could not go back to sleep. I hate when that happens. At least I get to be the first one in the office.

The Amazing Princess packed my lunch today. And she included a cookie. She is so sweet sometimes. I'm very, very lucky!

I think there is a radio conspiracy against me - every station either plays commercials or bad songs at the same time. I'm sure this is specifically directed towards me. It has to be!

I got my veil for Halloween yesterday. It is way more awesome than I imagined it would be for $10. I'm super excited!!!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DmOvILJAYK8

You done messed up this time....

Another Monday.....I have 16 voice mails. I really don't want to listen to them. Maybe they are all hang ups! I guess that's what I get for leaving early on Friday. I felt better yesterday, but today not so much. I took a handful of drugs, so hopefully soon I will be able to breathe.

I had a good weekend. The precious Layla came over Saturday night, and me and the girls watched a movie. It was so good I don't even remember the name of it. I spent the weekend on the couch watching cheesy movies. I watched one about an earthquake and one where Miami froze over. Super excellent cinematic masterpieces. Then I started watching Medium. I've already seen a ton of episodes because I used to watch it when it was on TV. But its mindless and I know that every episode will be resolved in 42 minutes. I like closure.

I scored with Ibotta on Friday. I got almost $19 back in rebates and then another $8 in bonuses. I should be able to do my Christmas shopping with my Ibotta money.

I almost broke down and turned my heat on. But its only October. I would love to make it to Thanksgiving, that's my goal. Speaking of Thanksgiving, I need to start making my lists and buying what I can now.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3lO5eGEnyRA
And this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMOKlXfXn50

In this place you'll feel there's no hurt or sorrow

Friday! I'm still sick. Ugh! I have a horrible headache.  Last night the Princess made me chicken noodle soup for dinner. She can be so sweet! #greatestdaughterever

I really do hate being sick. Right now I need a hug, a shot of Jack, and my pillow. I think I'm going to leave work early today. I need to be better by Sunday and the Vikings game!

Today is my moms birthday. I miss her more every day.
For you, mom:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGwo6ZdEYMs

Maybe this year will be better than the last.....

I'm sick. I went home last night and went right to bed hoping that the headache I had all day yesterday was just stress. But it wasn't. Because I woke up with some sinus crap. Ugh! But I am determined to make it through the work day.

Breakfast today: a handful of Advil and several Sudafed.

On a positive note, I'm having a really good hair day. My hair looks shiny and my bangs are being bangs.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1D5PtyrewSs
And this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAe3sCIakXo

I have no idea what's happened to that dream....

It's a chilly Wednesday. I'm torn about the weather. I'm excited to wear boots since I have so many awesome pairs. But I am so not looking forward to wearing socks. Once again I am going to put that off as long as possible. Last year I made it to mid-December, so I would like to exceed that this year.

Someone at work keeps filling the Halloween candy bowl. I hate whoever this is. I have not had any, and my goal is to make it through the season without having one single piece. Seems easy, but I love candy so much. But I also like hard goals and winning, so..... And I did make it through the summer without any ice cream, so this is totally attainable.

I went to bed last night at 7:30. As in fast asleep at 7:30. And I slept through to my alarm clock. I love sleep so much.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_T9Drn0lv0

You light up my face with your jokes and your smile....

Tuesday! Yesterday was just all around a bad day, but today is better! I mean, the day has just started but I am certain it will be a greater day than yesterday!

ZarahZou was drunk-texting me Saturday night, and I asked her how drunk she was. Spellcheck auto-corrected whatever she said, and she texted that she was SUPERantispyware drunk. So, obviously this is a new level of drunkenness that I can only hope to achieve. I'm certainly going to try to accomplish this at some point in the near future.

On Saturday I made chili and it is my best chili creation ever. It turned out perfectly! And since I made 2 crock pots of it, we will have chili for centuries! Last night we had chili-mac, which may be the best dinner ever when it's made with homemade chili!

Last night I finished the entire series of Person of Interest, and I'm still not sure if I liked it. And now I don't know what to watch. I started watching Jane the Virgin, but I just don't know. I guess I can go back to Shameless. Or I can find something new, although I think I may have watched everything worth watching. I watched a few episodes of Gotham at the advise of the Princess, but it just didn't click with me. Maybe I will give it another shot.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cng9vxnLdJA

You'll never see me fall from grace.....

Monday....I had a pretty good weekend. Friday night little Layla came over and we played for a few hours. Saturday I actually showered and got dressed to go to the gas station because I really, really wanted a diet coke. Then I went home and marathon-watched Toddlers & Tiara's. Because I love a good train wreck. And I needed a break from zombies and legal dramas.

Yesterday I went back to watching Person of Interest. I'm on season 3 and I still don't even know if I like it. But yet I keep watching. In an unusual turn of events, I went on the treadmill last night. I usually take weekends off, but I really felt like I needed to walk a couple miles. Glad I did, I have a Halloween costume to fit into in a couple weeks.

Yes, I'm wearing yoga pants today. Because I can. And also, I am so over bangs. They never act like bangs and they want to stick straight up. Not sure what to do with them.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_Yr-R11g2I

But I'm young and still got time.....

It's Friday!! And I decided to sleep in since I don't technically have to be at work until 7:15. But yes,  I was still at work at 6:15 because I am so dedicated or something like that.

Yesterday was an icky, emotional day. And I know that it was because I drank too much 2 nights this weekend. I know that drinking that much screws up my meds, and I can see the pattern of drinking way too much and being depressed and whiny one day during the week. But yet I continue to do it. Why?? I'm usually fine if I only drink one night, but 2 nights is just too many if I want to avoid spending time in the bathroom crying over stupid nothing's.

Last night the precious baby Layla came over and we spent 3 hours cuddling. That really is the best therapy ever. And I didn't even take one selfie with her! Lol Its impossible to feel sad holding that baby! She really does make me forget all the things that suck in my life and makes me feel peaceful. And I get to give her back when she starts to cry or needs a diaper change. Best arrangement ever!!

Someone is wearing way too much perfume today. And I'm pretty sure it's Design by Paul Sebastian because I used to wear it. But I never bathed in it!!! I'm so glad I discovered philosophy and amazing grace!! Thank you, QVC!  I've been layering the amazing grace with loveswept, and I love the combo! Every single philosophy scent I've smelled I love! I've been wearing amazing grace for about 10 years now. I will never go back to a regular perfume again!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBSEavzGF8I

Every day you find new ways to hurt me.....

The day before Friday!! How can this have been such a long week when I've only worked 1 day and 37 minutes so far??

I bought a 12 pack of diet Pepsi since it was part of an ibotta deal. I am not a fan of diet pepsi, I think it kind of tastes like cleaning fluid, very chemically. But anything to get back $1, right? Anyhow, drinking out of a can is proving to be a bit challenging for me because it means I need to drink the whole can all at once. I have had 20 oz bottles of diet cokes that have lasted me for 3 days. I don't even understand why. I drink about a gallon of water every day, so its not that I don't drink a lot because I do. I'm just so weird about some things.

There's a myVEGAS blackjack game. How did I not know this??? What a fun way to earn more points. My next trip to Vegas is going to be practically free!!! I killed it at Blackjack last night and turned $5k worth of chips into over $250,000. But then I took that over to the slots and lost most of it. But it was fun!! And I earned another 5000 points towards hotels and food.  I love this game so much!!


I'll keep chasing the soles of your shoes....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTMeQngUqqg

Who's gonna come around when you break....

It's Wednesday, but it feels like a Monday. Coming back to work after a 4 day weekend is so hard. But at least I only have to get through 3 days.

I started watching American Horror Story: Freak Show last night. It's weird. I like it, but it's weird. But I needed a break from Shameless since I binge watched the first 2 & 1/2 seasons.

I need to find a couple pieces to complete my Halloween costume. Still not entirely sure what we are doing, but I think we may do the Serum's party that is not the Serum's party this year. (Thanks for the idea, Ggg. Want to come?) I need to find a mens suit jacket, a veil, and a dead flower. I may need to buy some flowers this week so that it will be adequately dead by the 31st. And I need to get some make up. So much to do!!! I think work may get in the way of that today.


Undecided if I like this version or not:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tF3VPFklA-k
But I do like this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1bFr2SWP1I

So I don't wanna be there when you decide to break it.....

So how is it that I can drink way too much, get home at 11:30, watch 2 episodes of Shameless and still be up at 6?? I'm definitely thinking a nap will happen later today.

That was the best concert ever! Foreigner was absolutely amazing, and I'm so glad I finally got to see them. Def Leppard was fantastic, too. The only bad part was that we were in the only sucky section in the whole place with people that sat through 95% of the concert. So for most of it, Cristin and I were the only ones standing. How can you not stand and sing and dance to these songs???

C-C-W and I decided that our next Glee event is going to be all Foreigner songs. Because they are all so good.

I wore my contacts last night for the first time in a few months. Ugh! Now I remember why I started wearing my glasses all the time. My eyes are red and itchy. Ugh!!

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0T1IVyXBGjM

The only dream that mattered had come true.....

i had a fantastic time Friday night at Margaret Cho, she is hilarious. And tonight is Foreigner!!!!! And Def Leppard and Tesla!!!!! but mostly Foreigner!!! I'm so excited!

I had a great weekend. I did nothing on Saturday, unless laying on the couch in my pajamas watching Shameless counts as doing something?? Yesterday I went over to my dads to watch the Vikings game. The Princess came with, and she actually watched part of the game. We lost, but it did turn out to be a close game.

After the game we went to the grocery store. I scored my highest Ibotta rebate ever at $11.00, plus a $2 bonus. I'm pretty happy about that. I love free money! After Target, The Princess and I had a movie night and watched Pitch Perfect 2. It was a pretty good movie.

And vacation today!! So happy to not be at work!! But now I have to go find something to wear tonight!!!! Foreigner!!! Yay!!!


https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=lCVo_69Gv4w

And if my time don't ever come, For me you're still the one.......

FRIDAY! The Friday that begins a 4 day weekend! I am so glad, I could really use some time away from work, even if it means that my work will pile up. I guess I *could* work from home. Or I could actually take the time off. I just don't yet.

Margaret Cho tonight with C-C-W! But first, the bar and drinks!! I hope the show is funny, I could use some reasons to laugh. And I spent so much time last night getting ready. I did my nails. exfoliated, plucked, tweezed, tried on 17 outfits and sent pics to C-C-W to help me decide what to wear, and I shaved places no one has seen in months. It's almost like getting ready for a date, but no one is getting their hands in my pants. Or, up my dress since that's what I'm wearing.

I went to bed super early last night. I wanted to stay up and watch another episode on The Walking Dead, but I was so tired. And I get to sleep in the next 4 mornings!!!! This makes me so happy. Sleeping is my favorite thing. Well, second favorite thing. I like lip gloss more.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ua3GPt7mI8&list=RD2ua3GPt7mI8

Out of the darkness and into the sun.....

It's Thursday, which means tomorrow is finally Friday! This has been such a long week. I'm training someone and that's always a process because I am a terrible trainer. But I'm working on that.

I've been watching The Walking Dead, and I think I need to begin to assemble my Zombie Apocalypse team. Because really, I've watched far too many movies and tv shows. And the ones like that are my favorite. The Stand, 28 Days Later, even Jericho. Loved them all. And I need to be prepared!

I am so loving the cooler weather. 40 degrees in the morning is perfect!! But then I just know eventually it will get even colder and I will be forced to wear socks. Yuck!!!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKCGBv65w_M