Hello World,
Long time no chat.....trying I am trying lol. Ironically I am currently fighting a cold and have temporarily lost my voice (hoping the hot tea and lack of talking tonight will help for tomorrow) leaving me with the second best way of communicating...blogging! Drum roll please... Anyways it is about time that I share with my followers this awesome recipe that I have been talking up a storm about. Let me know what you think or if you have any recommendations on making it better. I got this recipe from a night cooking class that I took at William Sonoma. Enjoy!
Maple Glazed Salmon:
Serves:6
What to Buy/and how much:
1 cup Maple Syrup
2 tablespoons finely grated peeled fresh giner root (I bought the pre cut stuff, worked just fine)
4 tablespooons of fresh lemon juice (~2 lemons)
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 1/2 pound center cut salomn fillet with skin (good place to buy is costco)
greens from 1 bunch of scallions
1) In a small heavy saucepan simmer maple syrup, giner root, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, soy sauve garlic, and salt and pepper to taste (sprinkle salt and pepper) reduce over heat until about 1 cup (30 minutes) then let the sauce cool to room temperature. My teached emphasized that it is important that you let this chill after you reduce it. Also the glaze can be made 2 days ahead and chilled, covered however if you do this bring the glas back to room temerature before proceeding.
2) Preheat over to 350 degrees. Place baking paper (NOT wax paper) along a baking pan large enough to hold salmon, the baking paper will protect pans from the glaze. Arrange scallion greens in one layer on the baking pan to form a bed for the fish.
3) In another small saucepan heat half of the glaze over low heat until heated through to use as a sauce. Stir in remaining lemon juice. Remove pan from heat and keep warm and covered.
4) Put salmon, skin side down, on scallion greens and brush with remaining glaze. Season slamon with salt and peper and roast in middle of the oven until just cooked through, about 20 minutes.
5) Cut salmon crosswise into 6 pieces. On each of the plates arrange salmon and scallion greens on a bed of mashed patatoes. Drizzle salmon with warm sauce. Enjoy!
More to come tomorrow in terms of pictures and updates! :)
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Friday, February 26, 2010
Just another Friday night....
Greetings from the comfort of my recliner! Yes I know its a Friday night and I'm watching Forest Gump......my life is really like a box of chocolates. As requested I will post the recipe for the maple glazed salmon in my next post. Aside from keeping busy with work and trying to be true my new years resolutions, there has not been a whole lot to talk about. On Monday I will be traveling back to the great state of Pennsylvania for work. Even though I'm not looking forward to freezing in the predicted cold weather, I am very excited to see old friends and perhaps......even have myself a Pat's cheese steak ! More on that later this week.
Now that we are at the end of Feburary it is now less then two months until Adam and I go to Puerto Rico to celebrate Joe and Sheyla's wedding!! I am very very excited however it is still far enough out that it still feels like forever until we go. Its funny how your whole midn set changes after you start working. When we were in school all the way up throguh college I always had a designated time to look forward to for breaks, xmas break, spring break, summer break. Now all the months seem to blur together. I have now been at my current job for 2 years, which sounds like a decent amount of time however it feels like it the time has really flown by. I'm looking forward to slowing down and taking in the warm weather, just me and a beach........can't wait!!
Enough on vacations that are still far away...aside from my obvious long term projects (see the last couple of blogs) I am also starting to slowly decorate my appartment. Two things that I would like to improve on are 1) a slip cover for my couch and 2) possible rug? The only thing I'm struggeling with is whether or not its going to look weird to put a decorative rug on carpet.....going to spend some time online looking at what other people have done first. If any of you have any recommendations or websites to try please let me know.
Well I'm hoping to update more tomorrow with pictures from the fall and recommended recipes. If you have any recommended topics please leave a comment and I'll do my best ;)
Greetings from the comfort of my recliner! Yes I know its a Friday night and I'm watching Forest Gump......my life is really like a box of chocolates. As requested I will post the recipe for the maple glazed salmon in my next post. Aside from keeping busy with work and trying to be true my new years resolutions, there has not been a whole lot to talk about. On Monday I will be traveling back to the great state of Pennsylvania for work. Even though I'm not looking forward to freezing in the predicted cold weather, I am very excited to see old friends and perhaps......even have myself a Pat's cheese steak ! More on that later this week.
Now that we are at the end of Feburary it is now less then two months until Adam and I go to Puerto Rico to celebrate Joe and Sheyla's wedding!! I am very very excited however it is still far enough out that it still feels like forever until we go. Its funny how your whole midn set changes after you start working. When we were in school all the way up throguh college I always had a designated time to look forward to for breaks, xmas break, spring break, summer break. Now all the months seem to blur together. I have now been at my current job for 2 years, which sounds like a decent amount of time however it feels like it the time has really flown by. I'm looking forward to slowing down and taking in the warm weather, just me and a beach........can't wait!!
Enough on vacations that are still far away...aside from my obvious long term projects (see the last couple of blogs) I am also starting to slowly decorate my appartment. Two things that I would like to improve on are 1) a slip cover for my couch and 2) possible rug? The only thing I'm struggeling with is whether or not its going to look weird to put a decorative rug on carpet.....going to spend some time online looking at what other people have done first. If any of you have any recommendations or websites to try please let me know.
Well I'm hoping to update more tomorrow with pictures from the fall and recommended recipes. If you have any recommended topics please leave a comment and I'll do my best ;)
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Monday Monday...Can't trust that day
Just a quick update.....
Alright, I already know what my 2 readers are going to say, I've been slacking on the blog. Once again I have gone more then the standard week that my resolution prescribes. Some might say, maybe its time to throw in the towel, admit defeat, shut the blog down, give your tired fingers and carpel tunnel a rest.... but no worries I refuse to let all of my fans down. So here I am on yet again another Tuesday morning, preaching to the masses (I think 2 readers upgrades my audience from a mass (singular) to masses ;). And yes it would be easy to edit my resolution list, cut back on my expectations however I then pose the question where does the compromise stop? I start with letting up on the blog commitments, next thing you know I'm throwing pictures away while eating chocolate bars and watching the Jersey shore. Now that would be a great I mean sad existence. Which brings me to my final point on the subject, even though I may not meet all of my resolutions, they are locked in the way they are and I will continue to meet them as best that I can. So please stay tuned I do want to blog more and I do have ideas for some entries that are entirely non resolution related. I also have a boat load of pictures to post and all I really need is a solid hour to upload and post them in some sort of order that makes sense. Since I just spent the past paragraph justifying my blogging resolution I will only give a brief update on the rest (more expanded version at the end of the month)
Here are the top resolutions that reflect the most success in the first month of 2010~!!
Loose 10 lbs: Down 8....woot! I feel like I still look pretty much the same but the main difference I have noticed is just how good I feel health wise. I've finally realized that being healthy is not just eating right but exercising as well, they truely do go hand in hand. I'm actually considering extending this resolution by an addition 5lb's more on that later.
Actually do something with my pictures: Currently working on putting my favorites into My Publisher which I hope to print in a book.
Do more things in the LA area: Planning to ride bikes with my fellow Long Beacher Diana soon...can't wait, definitely a so cal activity
Cook More: Cooked a new recipe from my cooking class on Saturday night, semi decent reviews, it was a maple glaze salomn, if you would like I can post the recipe but I'm going to wait for requests first so please comment if you want it.
Keyboard: Played the Lupinacci's piano this weekend......LOVED IT, I need a piano like woah!
Run a half marathon: baby steps, signed up for the carlsbad 5k April 11th, any additional takers?? Sign up!!
Ok enough enough on resolutions, I'll close tonight with a recent revelation on some classice Pearl Jam that I was listening to today. One of my all time favorite Pearl Jam songs is Yellow Ledbetter, if you don't recognize the name I suggest you tubing or itunes but most likely you will hear the first chords and instantly recognize it. As I listened to the song I realized that I didn't really know what the lyrics were or the what the song was about. According to wikipedia it is about a brother loosing a brother in the gulf war and he is singing about his grief. I can't say that I necessarily felt the grief in the song but I definitely get why most people like it even though the lyrics are pretty much indescphierable. The vocals combined with the jimi hendrix like guitar rifs just gel so well, you feel the music rather then just listen and wait for it to be finish which is what I get from most pop stuff that comes out today. Yea I get it, but I also get sick of most poppy stuff that gets way overplayed. Anyways just my two cents and if you haven't listened to this song in a while, check it out. Alright folks more to come later :)
Alright, I already know what my 2 readers are going to say, I've been slacking on the blog. Once again I have gone more then the standard week that my resolution prescribes. Some might say, maybe its time to throw in the towel, admit defeat, shut the blog down, give your tired fingers and carpel tunnel a rest.... but no worries I refuse to let all of my fans down. So here I am on yet again another Tuesday morning, preaching to the masses (I think 2 readers upgrades my audience from a mass (singular) to masses ;). And yes it would be easy to edit my resolution list, cut back on my expectations however I then pose the question where does the compromise stop? I start with letting up on the blog commitments, next thing you know I'm throwing pictures away while eating chocolate bars and watching the Jersey shore. Now that would be a great I mean sad existence. Which brings me to my final point on the subject, even though I may not meet all of my resolutions, they are locked in the way they are and I will continue to meet them as best that I can. So please stay tuned I do want to blog more and I do have ideas for some entries that are entirely non resolution related. I also have a boat load of pictures to post and all I really need is a solid hour to upload and post them in some sort of order that makes sense. Since I just spent the past paragraph justifying my blogging resolution I will only give a brief update on the rest (more expanded version at the end of the month)
Here are the top resolutions that reflect the most success in the first month of 2010~!!
Loose 10 lbs: Down 8....woot! I feel like I still look pretty much the same but the main difference I have noticed is just how good I feel health wise. I've finally realized that being healthy is not just eating right but exercising as well, they truely do go hand in hand. I'm actually considering extending this resolution by an addition 5lb's more on that later.
Actually do something with my pictures: Currently working on putting my favorites into My Publisher which I hope to print in a book.
Do more things in the LA area: Planning to ride bikes with my fellow Long Beacher Diana soon...can't wait, definitely a so cal activity
Cook More: Cooked a new recipe from my cooking class on Saturday night, semi decent reviews, it was a maple glaze salomn, if you would like I can post the recipe but I'm going to wait for requests first so please comment if you want it.
Keyboard: Played the Lupinacci's piano this weekend......LOVED IT, I need a piano like woah!
Run a half marathon: baby steps, signed up for the carlsbad 5k April 11th, any additional takers?? Sign up!!
Ok enough enough on resolutions, I'll close tonight with a recent revelation on some classice Pearl Jam that I was listening to today. One of my all time favorite Pearl Jam songs is Yellow Ledbetter, if you don't recognize the name I suggest you tubing or itunes but most likely you will hear the first chords and instantly recognize it. As I listened to the song I realized that I didn't really know what the lyrics were or the what the song was about. According to wikipedia it is about a brother loosing a brother in the gulf war and he is singing about his grief. I can't say that I necessarily felt the grief in the song but I definitely get why most people like it even though the lyrics are pretty much indescphierable. The vocals combined with the jimi hendrix like guitar rifs just gel so well, you feel the music rather then just listen and wait for it to be finish which is what I get from most pop stuff that comes out today. Yea I get it, but I also get sick of most poppy stuff that gets way overplayed. Anyways just my two cents and if you haven't listened to this song in a while, check it out. Alright folks more to come later :)
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Yet another monday....
So it is yet again another monday, actually its very very early Tuesday but I promised myself that I would blog before the end of the day so for the sake of my promise...its still monday ;). So its been a while since the last blog and since then I have had time to ponder on several topics of conversation. However before I get into that let me start with an update of my new years resolutions and ......drum roll please... gasp...I've decided to add to my list, more on that in a few. First lets start with the current list:
1) Write a blog entry once a week: yes yes I know I'm behind but I will do my best to write 2 this week to make up for lost thoughts.....
2) Lose 10 pounds: I am happy to report as of Jan 1st, I am currently at -4.8 lb as of today, woo hoo!! Almost half way there. But let me say this, it is sooooo easy to put on the weight and soooo hard to work it off. I have gotten back into running and have been running at least 3-4 times a week (3 miles each time) in hopes of gearing up for the Napa to Sonoma half marathon which I am currently on the wait list for. I'm hoping that once swimming starts back up next week I'll get a little boost in terms of toning etc. Side note last week I was given the following compliment:
" Amanda..... you look....(pause)..... healthy today," now upon hearing this comment, I wasn't quite sure how to interpret it, could mean I look youthful, or perhaps the not so pleasant , harty lol? It was just such an odd way to comment on someones appearance that I was left wondering was that a compliment or insult lol. However in my plight to get fit and healthy I am going to err on the positive and assume that it is a reflection of my hard work and healthy eating that is shinning through my face ....yeah .......someone que the song always look on the bright side of life....
3)Run a half marathon: see above...keep your fingers crossed we get into the Napa to Sonoma half...not only does it help us get into shape but theres wine at the finish line woo hoo !!
4) Actually print and do something with my pictures:.....work in progress my photo paper is out of ink... need to replenish it soon!!!
5) Live more healthy life: believe it or not I resisted IN-N-Out this past weekend when Adam ordered a 3x3....so hard yet I will say that in the last 3 weeks where I have been eating minimal fast food and red meat I feel a lot more energetic and in general my mood has improved. Just sayin...eating good isn't all bad. (however I do plan to eat a HUGE cheeseburger as soon as goal #2 is complete....can't wait!)
6)Clean my apt: also work in progress, I am slowly but surely organizing all my crap however I am going to commit to going through my closets within the next week and hopefully parting with half the stuff I have kept since high school :/ ok maybe all of it
7) Explore more of LA: getting there, we did go up to Bear Mountain 2 weeks ago which was my first time skiing there. I really want to go to the Getty hopefully sometime this spring, never been but I keep hearing amazing things about it.
8) Watch less Tv and Read more: This one is the worst, now that I have appleTV who needs to read? Jk I have incorporated some reading while I am at the gym at my apt which helps make the work out time go by fast and it also helps me decompress from a stressfull day.
Now for the new ones...:
9) Buy a keyboard or Piano! I really miss playing the piano and being that one of my neighbors has a piano and I can hear them practicing during the afternoon on the weekends, it makes me miss it even more. I had originally hoped that I would find a local community college that has practice rooms but even if I found a local school nothing beats having your very own piano/keyboard that you can play whenever you want. This will take some saving $ $ however ifanyone hears of any good deals or has any suggestions of where to look let me know!
10 ) Cook more! I just took an amazing cooking class at William Sonoma last week called Simple Suppers, Big Flavor. The best part of the cooking class was that you got to not only watch the cook and see how she does everything but you also got to eat the entire 4 course meal after (plus a entire store discount of 10% off). I have another class mid march and I might sign up for one more but I love cooking and hope to build up my recipe binder enough so that I can cook something differnt for at least 2 weeks without repeating. If anyone would like to share good recipes please let me know, next blog I will showcase a cooking class recipe.
Ok enough on resolutions. After a recent trip to vegas and another one in the works (Feb12 we are going for 1 night to see Jack's Mannequin woot!) I have developed a short review on the hotels that I have stayed at. Hopefully this is helpful for you in your next trip to sin city:
The Las Vegas Hilton:
One of the best deals on the strip! The rooms are clean and you can typically find a deal on the Internet that includes several free buffets. The pools aren't anything special however the casino and the rooms make you feel like you are staying in a nice hotel. In addition this hotel has a Benni Hannas (sp??) as well as access to the tram which will take you directly to the strip so no taxis needed. Definitely worth checking out.
The Monte Carlo: Sigh....I had high hopes for this hotel, however on our last trip to Vegas I'll have to admit that I was more then a little disappointed with both the ro
om and service. When we arrived we were told that there were no non-smoking rooms left. Let me preface with that our reservation was confirmed for a non-smoking room however a small little lady with a bad attitude insisted that there were no available rooms. We decided to check it out and see how bad the smoking room was.....let me say it took less then 2 seconds in the smoking room to realize that none of us would last a single night in that room, not to mention that one person in our party had ashma. If you have never been a smoking hotel room, save yourself the trouble it is like standing in an ash tray....very very gross. To the Monte Carlos credit we did call down and ask for a new room and we lucked out and got a different girl on the phone who quickly switched us to a non smoking room. Would have been nice if they had just given us that in the first place. Once in the non smoking room you find yourself in an outdated and somewhat run down room, clean but I felt like I was a motel not a hotel. Note, the Monte Carlo costs the same as the Hilton mentioned above, so for a better bang for your buck stay at the hilton! The only redeeming quality the Count had was the cheap crap tables (typically $5). Also I don't recommend eating at their buffet, there was a hair in my food...they did comp my meal but I'm still grossed out by that.
The Mirage:
I have nothing but good things to say about this hotel. Clean, friendly, great food and nice rooms. This hotel probably has the best selection of dining in one place. There is a great gourmet burger restaurant and an upscale Japanese restaurant called Japanese ..sooo good. Also the pools here are awesome and if you stay at the hotel you get free passes to the animal park which is worth checking out even if you're not guests of the hotel. Also this is home of Beatles Love show which is one of my favortie shows in vegas. If you want to splurge this is a hotel worth checking out!
Mandalay Bay: Great Hotel! Definitely best pools I've been to on the strip. The pools include not only a wave pool but also a lazy river....who doesnt love a lazy river? And ever better if you swim with the current you might get and idea of what it feels like to be Michael Phelps jk. This also has good restaurants and bars, the Ice Bar is worth checking out at least once, the entire bar is made of ice and you get to wear warm coats, gloves and boots. The rooms here are a set up from the Hilton and are close to if not better then The Mirage. One of my favorite hotels!!
The Bellagio
Alright last but definitely not least, the bellagio! I have no complaints about this hotel.....except that it does run on the pricey side so this is definitely a splurge. However from everything to the fountains to the indoor garden, tasty restaurants this is a very nice hotel and the rooms are very comfortable and clean. Even better, this has my all time favorite cirque du solei show, O, it is a water based show where a lot of acrobats are done over a stage that lowers and raises into a pool of water, if you can only pick one show to see this would be it!
Alright enough blogging for one Tuesday...I mean Monday lol. More to come later thsi week, any topics for discussion?
So it is yet again another monday, actually its very very early Tuesday but I promised myself that I would blog before the end of the day so for the sake of my promise...its still monday ;). So its been a while since the last blog and since then I have had time to ponder on several topics of conversation. However before I get into that let me start with an update of my new years resolutions and ......drum roll please... gasp...I've decided to add to my list, more on that in a few. First lets start with the current list:
1) Write a blog entry once a week: yes yes I know I'm behind but I will do my best to write 2 this week to make up for lost thoughts.....
2) Lose 10 pounds: I am happy to report as of Jan 1st, I am currently at -4.8 lb as of today, woo hoo!! Almost half way there. But let me say this, it is sooooo easy to put on the weight and soooo hard to work it off. I have gotten back into running and have been running at least 3-4 times a week (3 miles each time) in hopes of gearing up for the Napa to Sonoma half marathon which I am currently on the wait list for. I'm hoping that once swimming starts back up next week I'll get a little boost in terms of toning etc. Side note last week I was given the following compliment:
" Amanda..... you look....(pause)..... healthy today," now upon hearing this comment, I wasn't quite sure how to interpret it, could mean I look youthful, or perhaps the not so pleasant , harty lol? It was just such an odd way to comment on someones appearance that I was left wondering was that a compliment or insult lol. However in my plight to get fit and healthy I am going to err on the positive and assume that it is a reflection of my hard work and healthy eating that is shinning through my face ....yeah .......someone que the song always look on the bright side of life....
3)Run a half marathon: see above...keep your fingers crossed we get into the Napa to Sonoma half...not only does it help us get into shape but theres wine at the finish line woo hoo !!
4) Actually print and do something with my pictures:.....work in progress my photo paper is out of ink... need to replenish it soon!!!
5) Live more healthy life: believe it or not I resisted IN-N-Out this past weekend when Adam ordered a 3x3....so hard yet I will say that in the last 3 weeks where I have been eating minimal fast food and red meat I feel a lot more energetic and in general my mood has improved. Just sayin...eating good isn't all bad. (however I do plan to eat a HUGE cheeseburger as soon as goal #2 is complete....can't wait!)
6)Clean my apt: also work in progress, I am slowly but surely organizing all my crap however I am going to commit to going through my closets within the next week and hopefully parting with half the stuff I have kept since high school :/ ok maybe all of it
7) Explore more of LA: getting there, we did go up to Bear Mountain 2 weeks ago which was my first time skiing there. I really want to go to the Getty hopefully sometime this spring, never been but I keep hearing amazing things about it.
8) Watch less Tv and Read more: This one is the worst, now that I have appleTV who needs to read? Jk I have incorporated some reading while I am at the gym at my apt which helps make the work out time go by fast and it also helps me decompress from a stressfull day.
Now for the new ones...:
9) Buy a keyboard or Piano! I really miss playing the piano and being that one of my neighbors has a piano and I can hear them practicing during the afternoon on the weekends, it makes me miss it even more. I had originally hoped that I would find a local community college that has practice rooms but even if I found a local school nothing beats having your very own piano/keyboard that you can play whenever you want. This will take some saving $ $ however ifanyone hears of any good deals or has any suggestions of where to look let me know!
10 ) Cook more! I just took an amazing cooking class at William Sonoma last week called Simple Suppers, Big Flavor. The best part of the cooking class was that you got to not only watch the cook and see how she does everything but you also got to eat the entire 4 course meal after (plus a entire store discount of 10% off). I have another class mid march and I might sign up for one more but I love cooking and hope to build up my recipe binder enough so that I can cook something differnt for at least 2 weeks without repeating. If anyone would like to share good recipes please let me know, next blog I will showcase a cooking class recipe.
Ok enough on resolutions. After a recent trip to vegas and another one in the works (Feb12 we are going for 1 night to see Jack's Mannequin woot!) I have developed a short review on the hotels that I have stayed at. Hopefully this is helpful for you in your next trip to sin city:
The Las Vegas Hilton:
One of the best deals on the strip! The rooms are clean and you can typically find a deal on the Internet that includes several free buffets. The pools aren't anything special however the casino and the rooms make you feel like you are staying in a nice hotel. In addition this hotel has a Benni Hannas (sp??) as well as access to the tram which will take you directly to the strip so no taxis needed. Definitely worth checking out.The Monte Carlo: Sigh....I had high hopes for this hotel, however on our last trip to Vegas I'll have to admit that I was more then a little disappointed with both the ro
om and service. When we arrived we were told that there were no non-smoking rooms left. Let me preface with that our reservation was confirmed for a non-smoking room however a small little lady with a bad attitude insisted that there were no available rooms. We decided to check it out and see how bad the smoking room was.....let me say it took less then 2 seconds in the smoking room to realize that none of us would last a single night in that room, not to mention that one person in our party had ashma. If you have never been a smoking hotel room, save yourself the trouble it is like standing in an ash tray....very very gross. To the Monte Carlos credit we did call down and ask for a new room and we lucked out and got a different girl on the phone who quickly switched us to a non smoking room. Would have been nice if they had just given us that in the first place. Once in the non smoking room you find yourself in an outdated and somewhat run down room, clean but I felt like I was a motel not a hotel. Note, the Monte Carlo costs the same as the Hilton mentioned above, so for a better bang for your buck stay at the hilton! The only redeeming quality the Count had was the cheap crap tables (typically $5). Also I don't recommend eating at their buffet, there was a hair in my food...they did comp my meal but I'm still grossed out by that.The Mirage:
I have nothing but good things to say about this hotel. Clean, friendly, great food and nice rooms. This hotel probably has the best selection of dining in one place. There is a great gourmet burger restaurant and an upscale Japanese restaurant called Japanese ..sooo good. Also the pools here are awesome and if you stay at the hotel you get free passes to the animal park which is worth checking out even if you're not guests of the hotel. Also this is home of Beatles Love show which is one of my favortie shows in vegas. If you want to splurge this is a hotel worth checking out!
Mandalay Bay: Great Hotel! Definitely best pools I've been to on the strip. The pools include not only a wave pool but also a lazy river....who doesnt love a lazy river? And ever better if you swim with the current you might get and idea of what it feels like to be Michael Phelps jk. This also has good restaurants and bars, the Ice Bar is worth checking out at least once, the entire bar is made of ice and you get to wear warm coats, gloves and boots. The rooms here are a set up from the Hilton and are close to if not better then The Mirage. One of my favorite hotels!!
The Bellagio
Alright last but definitely not least, the bellagio! I have no complaints about this hotel.....except that it does run on the pricey side so this is definitely a splurge. However from everything to the fountains to the indoor garden, tasty restaurants this is a very nice hotel and the rooms are very comfortable and clean. Even better, this has my all time favorite cirque du solei show, O, it is a water based show where a lot of acrobats are done over a stage that lowers and raises into a pool of water, if you can only pick one show to see this would be it!Alright enough blogging for one Tuesday...I mean Monday lol. More to come later thsi week, any topics for discussion?
Monday, January 4, 2010
Slow Monday
Just Another Manic Monday....
So surprise! Another blog entry. So while Adam watches Jersey Shore (I think he is the shows biggest fan btw) I thought I'd take this opportunity to comment on the best and perhaps at the same time the worst things about this show:
4)This show is a constant reminder that fake tans still look....fake
3) Unlike the OC MTV reality serries, Laguna Beach (yes I am sorry to admit that I was a sucker for that show)kids bring petty fights to a whole new level, catty comments have graduated to fist fights...at least 3 per episode!
2) One of the main characters is named snookie who also goes by "snickers"....ok both names only evoke hunger...one reminds me of a cookie and the other of a delicious candy bar, fortunately for me however one look at snookie makes you want neither.
1) It is a show that takes place in New Jersey....umm do I need to say more?
More to come on our recent vegas trip and my progress ...or lack there of on my resolutions :)
So surprise! Another blog entry. So while Adam watches Jersey Shore (I think he is the shows biggest fan btw) I thought I'd take this opportunity to comment on the best and perhaps at the same time the worst things about this show:
4)This show is a constant reminder that fake tans still look....fake
3) Unlike the OC MTV reality serries, Laguna Beach (yes I am sorry to admit that I was a sucker for that show)kids bring petty fights to a whole new level, catty comments have graduated to fist fights...at least 3 per episode!
2) One of the main characters is named snookie who also goes by "snickers"....ok both names only evoke hunger...one reminds me of a cookie and the other of a delicious candy bar, fortunately for me however one look at snookie makes you want neither.
1) It is a show that takes place in New Jersey....umm do I need to say more?
More to come on our recent vegas trip and my progress ...or lack there of on my resolutions :)
Sunday, January 3, 2010
And so it begins
Happy New Year !!!!
So it has been exactly one week since my last post and declaration of new years resolutions. So in addition to updating what has gone on during the past week I will also include updates on my progress for each resolution.
First off I would like to address the debate that has been on everybody's lips....the question of decade or not decade? Has the year 2010 marked the last year of the decade or is it the first year of a new decade? I have heard reasonable arguments for both sides however I tend to side with the argument that 2010 is the first year of the new decade. The reason for this is that when you think of the 90's, 1990 was the first year of the "90's decade" same with 1980 and so on. Still the question remains....anyone else want to weigh in?
This past week has been a much needed break from work however just when I started to relax and wind down what hits....a sinus infection. Just days before new years eve my nose decided to wage war. It was a tough and stuffy war however after lots of afrin, antibiotics, and 1 or 2 chick flicks I am now on the mend. The only complaint I have is why didn't this hit at least during a work week, when I could put my sick days to good use? Anyways amongst the sniffles and coughing, Adam and I had the pleasure of going to the Rose Bowl where Ohio State kicked some major butt!!! I think one of the highlights for me was the Ohio State cheer where one person yells " O -H" and someone replies with an " I-O" :) So simple yet so satisfying. Aside from that we wrapped up my winter break with a trip to Disneyland today where we hit up a couple of our favorites...some tower or terror, the tilty ferris wheel and of course the napa rose winery. Tomorrow is back to the grind however thanks to good planning this will only be a 4 day week, we leave for Vegas on Thursday night, woot! And now for the resolution update.....
1) Write a blog entry once a week- meeting expectations however in order to go above and beyond I might try to bump this up to perhaps 2 times a week....any topic suggestions other then the obviosu updates?
2) Lose 10 lbs- well I dont think I've lost anything yet however I did somewhat resist some temptations today.....minimal cheating at Disneyland and only a handful of Adam's In-N-Out french fries.....tomorrow I begin my courtship with the gym again....I'll let you know if the treadmill buys my dinner
3) Run a half marathon......ran 2 miles on New Years eve....still sore.... :/ (looking for a good race to do in March...anyone want to joing me??)
4) Actually print and do something with all the pictures that I take.... took a lot of pictures over the holiday...need more ink for my photo printer tho
5) Live a more healthy life....excercise.....eat less In N Out.......etc etc... see number 2 but I'm also reading Dr.Oz's "you on a diet"....more to come on that
6) Clean my apartment and keep it organized ( I dedicate this resolution to Ms.Disney and Adam who patiently understand my messy ways ;)- bathroom and kitchen clean, now onto the living room and bedroom ...the true beast of this mess ugh
7) Exlpore LA more..I feel like I have only tapped the surface of all the fun things it has to offer....(dont get me wrong I love you Drew Carrey) this is a work in progress however here are some ideas now I have to assign dates etc:
- The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brian
- Universal Studios
- San Diego Zoo part 2 (we went 2 weeks ago but I def need to go back)
- Wine Tasting in San Diego
-Rent bikes and ride along the beach/pier (Long Beach)
8) Watch less TV and read more.....(this resolution is the one I'm most likely to break but I"m ok with that)-hmm yea about that...well lets just say I'm writing this as I watch the new episode of Brothers and Sisters......
Alright thats it for now ....more to come :)
So it has been exactly one week since my last post and declaration of new years resolutions. So in addition to updating what has gone on during the past week I will also include updates on my progress for each resolution.
First off I would like to address the debate that has been on everybody's lips....the question of decade or not decade? Has the year 2010 marked the last year of the decade or is it the first year of a new decade? I have heard reasonable arguments for both sides however I tend to side with the argument that 2010 is the first year of the new decade. The reason for this is that when you think of the 90's, 1990 was the first year of the "90's decade" same with 1980 and so on. Still the question remains....anyone else want to weigh in?
This past week has been a much needed break from work however just when I started to relax and wind down what hits....a sinus infection. Just days before new years eve my nose decided to wage war. It was a tough and stuffy war however after lots of afrin, antibiotics, and 1 or 2 chick flicks I am now on the mend. The only complaint I have is why didn't this hit at least during a work week, when I could put my sick days to good use? Anyways amongst the sniffles and coughing, Adam and I had the pleasure of going to the Rose Bowl where Ohio State kicked some major butt!!! I think one of the highlights for me was the Ohio State cheer where one person yells " O -H" and someone replies with an " I-O" :) So simple yet so satisfying. Aside from that we wrapped up my winter break with a trip to Disneyland today where we hit up a couple of our favorites...some tower or terror, the tilty ferris wheel and of course the napa rose winery. Tomorrow is back to the grind however thanks to good planning this will only be a 4 day week, we leave for Vegas on Thursday night, woot! And now for the resolution update.....
1) Write a blog entry once a week- meeting expectations however in order to go above and beyond I might try to bump this up to perhaps 2 times a week....any topic suggestions other then the obviosu updates?
2) Lose 10 lbs- well I dont think I've lost anything yet however I did somewhat resist some temptations today.....minimal cheating at Disneyland and only a handful of Adam's In-N-Out french fries.....tomorrow I begin my courtship with the gym again....I'll let you know if the treadmill buys my dinner
3) Run a half marathon......ran 2 miles on New Years eve....still sore.... :/ (looking for a good race to do in March...anyone want to joing me??)
4) Actually print and do something with all the pictures that I take.... took a lot of pictures over the holiday...need more ink for my photo printer tho
5) Live a more healthy life....excercise.....eat less In N Out.......etc etc... see number 2 but I'm also reading Dr.Oz's "you on a diet"....more to come on that
6) Clean my apartment and keep it organized ( I dedicate this resolution to Ms.Disney and Adam who patiently understand my messy ways ;)- bathroom and kitchen clean, now onto the living room and bedroom ...the true beast of this mess ugh
7) Exlpore LA more..I feel like I have only tapped the surface of all the fun things it has to offer....(dont get me wrong I love you Drew Carrey) this is a work in progress however here are some ideas now I have to assign dates etc:
- The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brian
- Universal Studios
- San Diego Zoo part 2 (we went 2 weeks ago but I def need to go back)
- Wine Tasting in San Diego
-Rent bikes and ride along the beach/pier (Long Beach)
8) Watch less TV and read more.....(this resolution is the one I'm most likely to break but I"m ok with that)-hmm yea about that...well lets just say I'm writing this as I watch the new episode of Brothers and Sisters......
Alright thats it for now ....more to come :)
Sunday, December 27, 2009
Goodbye 2009 Hello 2010!
Alright, I will be the first to admit that I am a terrible blogger. However for the few of you out there at do check this site periodically you will be happy to learn that one of my 2009 resolutions is to blog at a minimum of once a week. Yes pretty ambitious of me however I am hoping that all of you out there will keep me honest and remind me of this come next week should this page still have this entry up ;) I cannot believe how fast this year has gone by, in fact one of the last entries (Christmas 2008) was written from the exact same location....the Reno Airport. I would like to take this opportunity to say how awesome free wi fi is, go Reno! Anyways there is not a whole lot to write about, however on top of my resolutions I have also included a list of highlights and upcoming highlights. Please feel free to comment and make suggestions as always this blog is a (slow) work in progress.
Resolutions for 2010:
1) Write a blog entry once a week, why because it is becoming more and more clear to me that life is short and your brain is only capable of capturing and remebering the big/exciting moments, this is a good way to remind myself of all the good/and bad times and an extra bonus you get to keep up to date with whats new in my life.
2) Lose 10 lbs- sigh ok the only reason I am actually publishing this goal is so that again, I have to live up to it, so keep me honest!!
3) Run a half marathon......and a full (this is going to carry over to 2011)
4) Actually print and do something with all the pictures that I take
5) Live a more healthy life....excercise.....eat less In N Out.......etc etc
6) Clean my apartment and keep it organized ( I dedicate this resolution to Ms.Disney and Adam who patiently understand my messy ways ;)
7) Exlpore LA more..I feel like I have only tapped the surface of all the fun things it has to offer....(dont get me wrong I love you Drew Carrey)
8) Watch less TV and read more.....(this resolution is the one I'm most likely to break but I"m ok with that)
Alright thats it, if I missed anything you think is important go ahead and make a suggestion :)
2010 upcoming highlights (stay tuned....)
1) Las Vegas 1/7/2010....wish us luck!
2) Puerto Rico 4/20/2010---> Does anyone have any good suggestions for things to do while we are there??
3) Italy 5/22/2010-6/3/2010......we will be visiting Cinque Terra, Rome, Lake Como, and Vennice, can't wait!! (again if you have any suggestions of things to do or specific places to see please let us know)
Alright I think that about does it, my plane is getting ready to board and I like always have brought way to many things with me on this trip and it will take me a few mintues to pack up all my "carry ons". p.S you might be wondering why I chose the picture above, one of my favorites from CT this past summer....more pics to come
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