Summer recipe
I'm not sure how many people out there like avocados but I wanted to post this recipe. I haven't tried it yet, but I will soon! I think this is an excellent dish to go with any type of Mexican food or even BBQ! Heck, I'll probably just eat it by itself! :)
Avocado Salad:
½ medium red onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons plus ¼ c fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons of sugar
Coarse salt
1 jalapeno chile (seeds and ribs remove for less heat), chopped
1 Cup lightly packed cilantro leaves
½ cup olive oil
4 avocados
In a small bowl, combine onions with 2 tablespoons lime juice, ½ teaspoon sugar, and ¼ teaspoon coarse salt: toss to combine. Let lime-marinated onions sit at room temperature until it softens and brightens in color, about 1 hour (up to one day, covered and refrigerated).
Make dressing: in a blender, combine remaining ¼ cup lime juice, jalapeno, cilantro, and remaining 1 ½ teaspoon sugar: season generously with salt. Blend until smooth. With the motor running, add oil in a steady stream through the feeder opening until incorporated. Just before serving, slice avocados: arrange on serving plate. Top with onion: drizzle with dressing.
Tuesday, August 29, 2006
Let it RAIN!!!
It is finally raining in Austin!!! WOOOHOOOO! I can't remember the last time it rained.... maybe July 4th? I woke up this morning to the sweet sound of thunder and rain!!! The weather guys said that it should rain off and on this afternoon so hopefully we'll get a couple more showers before the day is over!! Maybe the rain wll help get our grass green and non-crunchy!!!
Monday, August 28, 2006
A night at the Emmy's
I watched most of the Emmy's last night and thought it was pretty good. My favorite speech was from a writer from My Name is Earl (at least I think that was the show he worked on). Instead of thanking people in his speech he wanted to say No Thank You to the people who didn't help him in life. It was hilarious, he called out his social studies teacher in high school who told him he wasn't funny and some previous bosses who treated him like crap! :) But of course, we have to talk about fashion!! I thought a lot of the actors and actresses were dressed very nice! There were some that looked pretty bad and some that made you wonder what type of drugs they were on!!
Here are some of my favorites:
I watched most of the Emmy's last night and thought it was pretty good. My favorite speech was from a writer from My Name is Earl (at least I think that was the show he worked on). Instead of thanking people in his speech he wanted to say No Thank You to the people who didn't help him in life. It was hilarious, he called out his social studies teacher in high school who told him he wasn't funny and some previous bosses who treated him like crap! :) But of course, we have to talk about fashion!! I thought a lot of the actors and actresses were dressed very nice! There were some that looked pretty bad and some that made you wonder what type of drugs they were on!!
Here are some of my favorites:
Julia Louie-Dryfus. I thought she looked lovely! I am happy that she won an Emmy, and broke the Seinfeld curse (not having success after Seinfeld ended). She will always be Elaine to me!
Katherine Heigl from Grey's Anatomy. I love the old Hollywood look! She has a rockin body and looks fantastic in this dress.
Virginia Madison. I know her best from Sideways but she has also been in Firewall with Harrison Ford. I really like her dress, her hair and her accesseories!
Lisa Edelstein: She has been in a lot of TV shows like House, Felecity and West Wing. I liked her simple white dress. I debated on adding her to my best dressed list because her dress almost looks like a bridesmaid dress. But I liked it so here it is!
Now for the people who should have picked a different dress:
I don't know who this person is but this dress is pretty damn ugly. 
Vanessa Minnillo: She is a VJ on MTV and is currently dating Nich Lachey. A gossip website said that she looked like "a San Gabriel Valley hooker dressing up for her neice's quinceanera". That pretty much sums it up!!!
Tracy Gold from Growing Pains. This would be a cute dress if she was about a foot taller!!! It makes her look like she is dressed up for Halloween in a big girl dress!
Sunday, August 27, 2006
He He He He
I hate to dwell on T.O. and all of his antics because I'm sure he loves all of the attention, but I just had to post this. The Cowboys fined T.O. $9500 for missing a couple of practices and late to another. I would love to see T.O. crash and burn this season!!!! But I'm sure he will have a couple of great games. I hate to admit this but he is a great football player when he doesn't allow his ego to get in the way. I am still hoping that the Cowboys get fed up with his shit and sideline him!!!! (a girl can wish!!)
I hate to dwell on T.O. and all of his antics because I'm sure he loves all of the attention, but I just had to post this. The Cowboys fined T.O. $9500 for missing a couple of practices and late to another. I would love to see T.O. crash and burn this season!!!! But I'm sure he will have a couple of great games. I hate to admit this but he is a great football player when he doesn't allow his ego to get in the way. I am still hoping that the Cowboys get fed up with his shit and sideline him!!!! (a girl can wish!!)
I survived the Fantasy Football Draft
ahhhhh, I can finally relax! Yesterday was a lot of fun but it was draining. The first guy showed up at 5:15 and they all began to trickle in. We had decided to make hamburgers and chicken wings for the draft along with some chips and dips. I made a dip that is near and dear to my growing thighs, Sissy's Dip. Sissy's Dip is very simple but sooooo delish! Basically it is two types of shredded cheese mixed with some finely chopped onion, mayo and some spices. I highly suggest it!
Alright, back to the draft. The guys showed up drank some beer and caught up with each other before they started the draft. I like most of the guys, but there is one guy that sucks. He is just annoying and always brings up gay shit like wanting to see the others guys balls and then trying to grab other peoples junk. Taylor kept barking at him and Jim kept saying that she can sense evil :) Enough about the moron, the guys went about their business and started to draft their players. It was pretty interesting because Tyson and Jason couldn't 'make it so we had both of them on a conference call (thanks Cingular!) and we had Jason on webcam. Jason put his daughter on the cam and I am SOOOO amazed at how big she is getting!!! It has almost been two years since I have seen her (when they moved to Australia)!
I was a nice host during the draft and filled up everybody's drinks. I wasn't quite the beer bitch but more like a nice host :) After the draft we played poker. This was my first time actually playing with money and with other people. I have played it online and on a slot machine. I didn't loose all of my money on my first hand so I figured I did okay :) I probably played for about 45 minutes before I was bored and wanted to go to bed. I finally went to be around 2:30am. I woke up around 5:15 and decided to get up to figure out if anybody was still at the house or not. Well, I walked out to the dining room to find out that they were still playing. I think the game finally broke up around 6am. I don't know how they stayed up so long!!!
The house was a bit of a mess this morning but nothing that was to bad. The night was a success!! Jim said he wasn't as happy with his draft, but hopefully he will have a good season!!
Here are some pictures:
ahhhhh, I can finally relax! Yesterday was a lot of fun but it was draining. The first guy showed up at 5:15 and they all began to trickle in. We had decided to make hamburgers and chicken wings for the draft along with some chips and dips. I made a dip that is near and dear to my growing thighs, Sissy's Dip. Sissy's Dip is very simple but sooooo delish! Basically it is two types of shredded cheese mixed with some finely chopped onion, mayo and some spices. I highly suggest it!
Alright, back to the draft. The guys showed up drank some beer and caught up with each other before they started the draft. I like most of the guys, but there is one guy that sucks. He is just annoying and always brings up gay shit like wanting to see the others guys balls and then trying to grab other peoples junk. Taylor kept barking at him and Jim kept saying that she can sense evil :) Enough about the moron, the guys went about their business and started to draft their players. It was pretty interesting because Tyson and Jason couldn't 'make it so we had both of them on a conference call (thanks Cingular!) and we had Jason on webcam. Jason put his daughter on the cam and I am SOOOO amazed at how big she is getting!!! It has almost been two years since I have seen her (when they moved to Australia)!
I was a nice host during the draft and filled up everybody's drinks. I wasn't quite the beer bitch but more like a nice host :) After the draft we played poker. This was my first time actually playing with money and with other people. I have played it online and on a slot machine. I didn't loose all of my money on my first hand so I figured I did okay :) I probably played for about 45 minutes before I was bored and wanted to go to bed. I finally went to be around 2:30am. I woke up around 5:15 and decided to get up to figure out if anybody was still at the house or not. Well, I walked out to the dining room to find out that they were still playing. I think the game finally broke up around 6am. I don't know how they stayed up so long!!!
The house was a bit of a mess this morning but nothing that was to bad. The night was a success!! Jim said he wasn't as happy with his draft, but hopefully he will have a good season!!
Here are some pictures:
All of the boys gathered with their fantasy football magazines and information
John, Tomhave, Weatherford and Fleetwood
Jim with his cheat sheet on all of the players, and one of the prettiest feet out there :)
A bad picture but that is Kyndal on the webcam!
The boys playing poker
Saturday, August 26, 2006
The calm before the storm......
In just a few short hours my house is going to be full of men who have large amounts of football information running through their veins. They are going to show up with magazines and excel spreadsheets full of stats on all the current NFL players. That's right, tonight is the fantasy football draft. I bet if every guy put as much energy into school as they do on fantasy football they would all be extremely smart and famous doctors and lawyers :) Jim and I have spent the past couple of days cleaning the house and getting ready for the guys. He is out right now with Enoch getting the keg and I just finished with the food prep! I'll let you know how it goes!
In just a few short hours my house is going to be full of men who have large amounts of football information running through their veins. They are going to show up with magazines and excel spreadsheets full of stats on all the current NFL players. That's right, tonight is the fantasy football draft. I bet if every guy put as much energy into school as they do on fantasy football they would all be extremely smart and famous doctors and lawyers :) Jim and I have spent the past couple of days cleaning the house and getting ready for the guys. He is out right now with Enoch getting the keg and I just finished with the food prep! I'll let you know how it goes!
Good Times
I met up with some friends that I used to work with last night. We met at a local restaurant, had some dinner, and laughed our asses off!!! These guys are hilarious and our conversations ranged from waiting in line for a Cher concert to having orgasm's from Apple Cobbler. April and I worked together for a couple of years, then we both moved on to different departments but always stayed in contact!! April then moved on to work with Tonya, Marty and Anna in the business department. I had such a great time!! I felt a little bad for the people eating around us because we were kind of loud at times.
Friday, August 25, 2006
You suck t.o.!!!!!
The majority of my family and I are big Eagles fans! So last year when t.o. did his best to ruin our team he became my enemy. I was disappointed when the Cowboys signed him to a pretty good deal days after he was released from the Eagles. But it looks like t.o. hasn't grown up and is becoming a thorn in the side of the Cowboys......
Here is an article from MSN.com:
T.O.-Tuna confrontation is imminent
Headstrong coach getting tired of malingering receiver's antics
OPINION
By Jim Reeves
MSNBC contributor
The showdown is definitely coming. The only thing we don’t know is exactly when high noon will arrive.
It could be closer than you think.
Like a couple of volatile 1800s Texas gunslingers working their way toward a Main Street shootout, Cowboys’ coach Bill Parcells and malingering wide receiver Terrell Owens indirectly tossed a couple of more verbal barbs towards each other Wednesday, using the media as a middle-man to send their respective messages.
It’s only a matter of time until this boils over into a full-fledged, face-to-face confrontation and the question is whether the ensuing conflagration will bring down the Cowboys this season as it did the Philadelphia Eagles in 2005.
At issue, as it has been for weeks now, is when, if ever, Owens will quit using his hamstring tweak as an excuse not to practice. He has ruled himself out for Saturday night’s preseason game with San Francisco at Texas Stadium, the third Cowboys’ preseason game he’s skipped, and hinted strongly that he might not make another appearance in a Dallas uniform before the season opener in Jacksonville Sept. 10.
That news prompted a quick response from Parcells when he addressed the media Wednesday.
“I wouldn’t put a player out there if I haven’t seen him practice,” Big Bill deadpanned.
Call it a warning a shot across Owens’ nose, if you will.
But in this test of two very strong wills, t.o. (I refuse to even capitalize his initials) isn’t flinching.
“If he wants to see something,” Owens said of Parcells, “he has 10 years of film he can go back and look on.”
Did I mention that t.o. remains one of sports’ biggest jerks?
Sure, Parcells has 10 years of film on Owens he can look at. He has 10 years of highlights on Troy Aikman and Emmitt Smith, too, but that doesn’t mean they’re ready to step back onto the field and play either.
But in Owens’ small-minded little world, this is only about him and what he wants. And what he doesn’t want is to practice, or even play in exhibition games if he can help it.
And Parcells said Thursday he’s beginning to have strong doubts about Owens getting back onto the field before the season opener in Jacksonville, much less for the team’s final preseason game against Minnesota at home next Thursday.
Which, of course, suits t.o. just fine.
“I know what I’m capable of and what I can do when I get my hands on the ball,” Owens said.
What he’s forgetting is that he has to actually be on the field for that to happen.
Owens missed 14 consecutive practices and both of the Cowboys’ first two preseason games while the team was training in Oxnard, Calif. He came back for five practices, then went back to his seat on the stationary bike when he found out that Parcells wasn’t going to let him play in the Cowboys’ Monday night game against New Orleans at Shreveport.
Owens claimed he had aggravated the hamstring by being forced to do “too many” repetitions during practice but the message he sent was clear: No Monday Night Football, no t.o. on the practice field.
The Cowboys have been back at their Valley Ranch practice facility in Irving for a week, but t.o. hasn’t returned to the field.
“My thing is, I will be close to 100 percent before I get back on the field,” Owens told reporters. “I am not going to jeopardize my health because of speculation. So, at this point, I am going to be smart about it.”
He said he will not be pressured into returning before he’s sure his leg is ready.
“I felt like I’ve done that before and gotten no respect for it,” Owens said. “I’m just going to do what’s best for me, and I know what’s best for this team, and I know I’m looking at the big picture.
“Just because the MRI doesn’t show anything doesn’t mean I’m not hurting.”
Parcells has clearly already grown weary of the t.o. situation and the constant aggravation it provides. With the occasional snippy exception, his responses to media questions about Owens have been mostly placid and controlled. But that could merely be the calm before the storm.
“There is nothing I can do about it,” Parcells said of Owens’ continued absence from practice. “I really don’t know and I can’t worry about it. My job is to get my team ready for Jacksonville.”
More important than any clash between the head coach and Owens is whether this situation will ultimately lead to a major confrontation between Parcells and owner Jerry Jones.
If Owens doesn’t practice before the Sept. 10 opener, but insists he’s ready to play in the game and Parcells refuses to activate him, does Jones, as owner/general manager, step in to take t.o.’s side and mandate that he play? Or does he back his head coach over the alleged difference-making receiver he signed for the next three years for $25 million?
That’s where the rubber meets the road and it may be where the Cowboys’ season begins to unravel before it even starts.
The season opener is still 2 ½ weeks away. High noon, on the other hand, may be just around the corner.
Jim Reeves is a sports columnist for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.
The majority of my family and I are big Eagles fans! So last year when t.o. did his best to ruin our team he became my enemy. I was disappointed when the Cowboys signed him to a pretty good deal days after he was released from the Eagles. But it looks like t.o. hasn't grown up and is becoming a thorn in the side of the Cowboys......
Here is an article from MSN.com:
T.O.-Tuna confrontation is imminent
Headstrong coach getting tired of malingering receiver's antics
OPINION
By Jim Reeves
MSNBC contributor
The showdown is definitely coming. The only thing we don’t know is exactly when high noon will arrive.
It could be closer than you think.
Like a couple of volatile 1800s Texas gunslingers working their way toward a Main Street shootout, Cowboys’ coach Bill Parcells and malingering wide receiver Terrell Owens indirectly tossed a couple of more verbal barbs towards each other Wednesday, using the media as a middle-man to send their respective messages.
It’s only a matter of time until this boils over into a full-fledged, face-to-face confrontation and the question is whether the ensuing conflagration will bring down the Cowboys this season as it did the Philadelphia Eagles in 2005.
At issue, as it has been for weeks now, is when, if ever, Owens will quit using his hamstring tweak as an excuse not to practice. He has ruled himself out for Saturday night’s preseason game with San Francisco at Texas Stadium, the third Cowboys’ preseason game he’s skipped, and hinted strongly that he might not make another appearance in a Dallas uniform before the season opener in Jacksonville Sept. 10.
That news prompted a quick response from Parcells when he addressed the media Wednesday.
“I wouldn’t put a player out there if I haven’t seen him practice,” Big Bill deadpanned.
Call it a warning a shot across Owens’ nose, if you will.
But in this test of two very strong wills, t.o. (I refuse to even capitalize his initials) isn’t flinching.
“If he wants to see something,” Owens said of Parcells, “he has 10 years of film he can go back and look on.”
Did I mention that t.o. remains one of sports’ biggest jerks?
Sure, Parcells has 10 years of film on Owens he can look at. He has 10 years of highlights on Troy Aikman and Emmitt Smith, too, but that doesn’t mean they’re ready to step back onto the field and play either.
But in Owens’ small-minded little world, this is only about him and what he wants. And what he doesn’t want is to practice, or even play in exhibition games if he can help it.
And Parcells said Thursday he’s beginning to have strong doubts about Owens getting back onto the field before the season opener in Jacksonville, much less for the team’s final preseason game against Minnesota at home next Thursday.
Which, of course, suits t.o. just fine.
“I know what I’m capable of and what I can do when I get my hands on the ball,” Owens said.
What he’s forgetting is that he has to actually be on the field for that to happen.
Owens missed 14 consecutive practices and both of the Cowboys’ first two preseason games while the team was training in Oxnard, Calif. He came back for five practices, then went back to his seat on the stationary bike when he found out that Parcells wasn’t going to let him play in the Cowboys’ Monday night game against New Orleans at Shreveport.
Owens claimed he had aggravated the hamstring by being forced to do “too many” repetitions during practice but the message he sent was clear: No Monday Night Football, no t.o. on the practice field.
The Cowboys have been back at their Valley Ranch practice facility in Irving for a week, but t.o. hasn’t returned to the field.
“My thing is, I will be close to 100 percent before I get back on the field,” Owens told reporters. “I am not going to jeopardize my health because of speculation. So, at this point, I am going to be smart about it.”
He said he will not be pressured into returning before he’s sure his leg is ready.
“I felt like I’ve done that before and gotten no respect for it,” Owens said. “I’m just going to do what’s best for me, and I know what’s best for this team, and I know I’m looking at the big picture.
“Just because the MRI doesn’t show anything doesn’t mean I’m not hurting.”
Parcells has clearly already grown weary of the t.o. situation and the constant aggravation it provides. With the occasional snippy exception, his responses to media questions about Owens have been mostly placid and controlled. But that could merely be the calm before the storm.
“There is nothing I can do about it,” Parcells said of Owens’ continued absence from practice. “I really don’t know and I can’t worry about it. My job is to get my team ready for Jacksonville.”
More important than any clash between the head coach and Owens is whether this situation will ultimately lead to a major confrontation between Parcells and owner Jerry Jones.
If Owens doesn’t practice before the Sept. 10 opener, but insists he’s ready to play in the game and Parcells refuses to activate him, does Jones, as owner/general manager, step in to take t.o.’s side and mandate that he play? Or does he back his head coach over the alleged difference-making receiver he signed for the next three years for $25 million?
That’s where the rubber meets the road and it may be where the Cowboys’ season begins to unravel before it even starts.
The season opener is still 2 ½ weeks away. High noon, on the other hand, may be just around the corner.
Jim Reeves is a sports columnist for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.
Thursday, August 24, 2006
Wishing a totally bitchin' birthday to my favorite lady.....
Sing it with me folks..... happy birthday to you....happy birthday to you.... happy birthday dear ANGIE...happy birthday to yooooooouuuuuuuuuuuuuu!!!!
I wanted to wish Angie a happy 21st birthday!! :) (snicker, snicker). I hope you have a great birthday!! Shots are on me the next time we get together!!!
Sing it with me folks..... happy birthday to you....happy birthday to you.... happy birthday dear ANGIE...happy birthday to yooooooouuuuuuuuuuuuuu!!!!
I wanted to wish Angie a happy 21st birthday!! :) (snicker, snicker). I hope you have a great birthday!! Shots are on me the next time we get together!!!
Stupid Time Warner
Our internet has been out at our house for the past 2 days. I waited a day to call because sometimes it just comes back up without any issues. I called Time Warner last night and they said they would try to get somebody out to the house today (earliest appointment was on SAT!). Well it is 4:36 and still no call. This stinks because I had an assignment due for class that was late and I am supposed to send some pictures for Krista to get developed and I can't send the pictures without internet! Hmfpt! I hate being so dependent on the internet. I feel a little lost when I can't use it!!!Luckily my work isn't a stickler about internet usage so I have been able to keep up with my homework as well as keep my blog updated :)
UPDATE: I am a tad pissed right now. The cable guy called but he called Jim's phone and he didn't answer it (riding his bike home from work). I told the guy last night to call my cell phone to make sure we answered the call!!! The guy last night even repeated my number to make sure he had it right. The repair man won't stop by unless we answer the phone. >:( So because we missed the call, I have to sit on hold again to set up another appointment.
LAST UPDATE: Well, the Time Warner gods must have heard my cries because the repair guy showed up and made the internet work again! Apparently our modem died. RIP little modem!!!
Our internet has been out at our house for the past 2 days. I waited a day to call because sometimes it just comes back up without any issues. I called Time Warner last night and they said they would try to get somebody out to the house today (earliest appointment was on SAT!). Well it is 4:36 and still no call. This stinks because I had an assignment due for class that was late and I am supposed to send some pictures for Krista to get developed and I can't send the pictures without internet! Hmfpt! I hate being so dependent on the internet. I feel a little lost when I can't use it!!!Luckily my work isn't a stickler about internet usage so I have been able to keep up with my homework as well as keep my blog updated :)
UPDATE: I am a tad pissed right now. The cable guy called but he called Jim's phone and he didn't answer it (riding his bike home from work). I told the guy last night to call my cell phone to make sure we answered the call!!! The guy last night even repeated my number to make sure he had it right. The repair man won't stop by unless we answer the phone. >:( So because we missed the call, I have to sit on hold again to set up another appointment.
LAST UPDATE: Well, the Time Warner gods must have heard my cries because the repair guy showed up and made the internet work again! Apparently our modem died. RIP little modem!!!
Wednesday, August 23, 2006
If you could choose......
Would you rather live near a beach or near a lake in the forest? Of course this would be in a perfect world where you wouldn't have to worry about going to work because you were ridiculously rich and didn't have to work. I would pick the house in the forest near a lake. I like the idea of living near water but I also would like to live in an area that got snow or drive a short distance and be in the snow. I'm sure I feel this way because it has been so freaking hot lately. But the forest still appeals to me since you can be so close to nature, the weather is mild in the summer, you can experience seasons, and use a fire place because you need it not because you want to. Of course there is a lot of outdoor activities like hiking, kayaking, camping, boating/skiing, rock climbing, or you can just sit on your porch and enjoy the silence. The beach has lots of good qualities and would be a very close second!
Yummy yummy to my tummy!
I bought a sangria mix from Williams Sonoma yesterday and I can't wait to try it! They had a sample in the store of the mix without the wine (just sparkling water) and it was very good. It was a bit on the fruity/sweet side but I figure the wine will mellow out the sweetness. It calls for red wine but I am curious to see how it tastes with white wine! The bottle of mix should be enough for two bottles of wine (you only need two cups of the mix per bottle of wine). I might try it this weekend, we'll see how it goes with the fantasy football guys at the house (more on that soon!!!).
For those of you that might not know what sangria is (psst, Mom, I'll talking to you!!), a definition from the web:
[san-GREE-uh] The blood-red color of this beverage inspired its name, which is derived from the Spanish word for "blood." Sangria is made with red wine, fruit juices, soda water, fruit and sometimes liquor's and brandy or cognac. Sangria blanco (white sangria) is made with white wine. Both are served cold over ice and make a refreshing cooler on a hot summer day.
Monday, August 21, 2006
Our new addition
We are adding to our family.... a new Dodge truck! :) We bought it tonight! This thing is huge! The top of the bed of the truck comes up to my shoulders. I haven't driven it yet but I can't wait. It feels like you are flying since you are so high in the truck. I think I just feel that way because I am practically on the ground when I drive the Jetta.
We are adding to our family.... a new Dodge truck! :) We bought it tonight! This thing is huge! The top of the bed of the truck comes up to my shoulders. I haven't driven it yet but I can't wait. It feels like you are flying since you are so high in the truck. I think I just feel that way because I am practically on the ground when I drive the Jetta.
Weekend Update
We spent most of Saturday looking for a new truck for Jim. We test drove a Dodge and a Ford and figured out we liked the way the Ford handled, but we both liked the Dodge a lot better. Plus the Dodge is quite a bit cheaper. We think we found the perfect truck for a good price so we are going over there tonight to buy it. Wish us luck!!
The rest of the weekend was spent tinkering around the house and relaxing. I attempted to learn more about my photo edit software. I was frustrated in the beginning, but after I learned a few things it became a lot easier. I am in awe of the people who have mastered photo shop. I have a lot more practice to do!!!
I am in search of a good traveling poo-say (for those outside of the family, a poo-say is a purse). I need a larger poo-say to carry all of my crap without having it stuffed into my normal poo-say’s. I want something to hold everything like the travel paperwork, my little camera, books/magazines and crap. I’m not sure I really need one, but I want one :)
Oogling Google
Google Trends — a recent addition to the popular search engine — tracks which cities’ Google users devote the greatest percentage of all their searches to a particular term. And if you'd like to waste your time ... at home, not at work, of course ... just log on to http://www.google.com/trends
Bedwetting: Portland, Ore.
Drool: Portland, Ore.
Earwax: Chicago, Ill.
Blubber: Minneapolis, Minn.
Nose hair: San Francisco
Belching: Austin, Texas
Big breasts: Milton Keynes, U.K. (no U.S. city in top 10)
Post nasal drip: Newark, N.J.
Einstein: Sao Paulo, Brazil
Altruism: Philadelphia, Pa.
Love: Philadelphia, Pa.
Forgiveness: Philadelphia, Pa.
Devil worship: London, U.K.
Money: Miami, Fla.
Lost keys: London, U.K.
Parking space: Cambridge, Mass.
Osama bin Laden: Washington, D.C.
Twinkies: Salt Lake City, Utah
Boogers: Salt Lake City, Utah
Barbie: Salt Lake City, Utah
Smores: Salt Lake City, Utah
Aliens: Brisbane, Australia
found at: http://dailynooz.blogspot.com/
Google Trends — a recent addition to the popular search engine — tracks which cities’ Google users devote the greatest percentage of all their searches to a particular term. And if you'd like to waste your time ... at home, not at work, of course ... just log on to http://www.google.com/trends
Bedwetting: Portland, Ore.
Drool: Portland, Ore.
Earwax: Chicago, Ill.
Blubber: Minneapolis, Minn.
Nose hair: San Francisco
Belching: Austin, Texas
Big breasts: Milton Keynes, U.K. (no U.S. city in top 10)
Post nasal drip: Newark, N.J.
Einstein: Sao Paulo, Brazil
Altruism: Philadelphia, Pa.
Love: Philadelphia, Pa.
Forgiveness: Philadelphia, Pa.
Devil worship: London, U.K.
Money: Miami, Fla.
Lost keys: London, U.K.
Parking space: Cambridge, Mass.
Osama bin Laden: Washington, D.C.
Twinkies: Salt Lake City, Utah
Boogers: Salt Lake City, Utah
Barbie: Salt Lake City, Utah
Smores: Salt Lake City, Utah
Aliens: Brisbane, Australia
found at: http://dailynooz.blogspot.com/
Sunday, August 20, 2006
Jim's Margaritas
Since it is the weekend I thought I would share Jim's margarita recipe. It is a strong margarita so you might want to adjust the amount of tequila!
2 oz tequila (we are fans of Milagro, but everybody's tastes are different!!)
3/4 oz triple sec
the juice of 1/2 of a medium size lime
4-5 ice cubes
enough margarita mix to fill the glass
pinch of powered sugar
Stir and enjoy!
Another twist is to use limeaid instead of the margarita mix. It gives the drink a fresher taste and it is a lot cheaper!!! Jim doesn't use the powered sugar any more, but I like it in there. It mellows the tequila a bit!
Cheers!
Since it is the weekend I thought I would share Jim's margarita recipe. It is a strong margarita so you might want to adjust the amount of tequila!
2 oz tequila (we are fans of Milagro, but everybody's tastes are different!!)
3/4 oz triple sec
the juice of 1/2 of a medium size lime
4-5 ice cubes
enough margarita mix to fill the glass
pinch of powered sugar
Stir and enjoy!
Another twist is to use limeaid instead of the margarita mix. It gives the drink a fresher taste and it is a lot cheaper!!! Jim doesn't use the powered sugar any more, but I like it in there. It mellows the tequila a bit!
Cheers!
Friday, August 18, 2006
Big Mean Pit Bull....
Yeah right! My brothers dog, Cyrus, is a pit bull and he is one of the sweetest dogs on earth! I had to share a picture that my mom sent me because it shows you just how ferocious(NOT!!!!) these dogs can be!
Poor Cyrus had to have his ear fixed by the vet because it was swollen from blood building up between the layers of his ears (I think that is the right way to descrbe it). The cause is probably from allergies and shaking his head back and forth. Poor little guy!!!
Yeah right! My brothers dog, Cyrus, is a pit bull and he is one of the sweetest dogs on earth! I had to share a picture that my mom sent me because it shows you just how ferocious(NOT!!!!) these dogs can be!
Poor Cyrus had to have his ear fixed by the vet because it was swollen from blood building up between the layers of his ears (I think that is the right way to descrbe it). The cause is probably from allergies and shaking his head back and forth. Poor little guy!!!
Not a good way to start a Friday......
....right after I got out of the shower this morning, the power went out and heard a loud pop. Jim came into the bathroom and said that he thought a transformer went out (the whole street was out, including some of the stop lights on the main street). Great. I'm sitting there with wet hair and I still have to iron my clothes for the day. So I continue to get ready hoping that the power will just pop back on but it doesn't. I'm not really worried about my hair, but I had to leave the house today a bit wrinkled. That bothers me. I am slightly concerned because the kids are in the house, and I don't want them stuck in a hot house all day. I guess it is still better than sitting outside in 100 degree weather. Hopefully, the city will get everything fixed soon!
....right after I got out of the shower this morning, the power went out and heard a loud pop. Jim came into the bathroom and said that he thought a transformer went out (the whole street was out, including some of the stop lights on the main street). Great. I'm sitting there with wet hair and I still have to iron my clothes for the day. So I continue to get ready hoping that the power will just pop back on but it doesn't. I'm not really worried about my hair, but I had to leave the house today a bit wrinkled. That bothers me. I am slightly concerned because the kids are in the house, and I don't want them stuck in a hot house all day. I guess it is still better than sitting outside in 100 degree weather. Hopefully, the city will get everything fixed soon!
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