Saturday, August 25, 2012

If You're Happy And You Know It....



Clap your hands.... I know

But that's not what I am talking about today.  Talking about being happy and what makes you happy. I know I am kind of a dork, but I keep lists of everything.  To-do list, budget list, medical check-ups, friends I need to see/call, places I want to visit, movies I want to see.... pretty much everything.

2 of my my favorites- I track days I exercise and days I am happy. Of course, there is a correlation.  Usually days I work out, I am happy. Imagine that.  And when I get enough sleep. And when I eat healthy.  Just the way it is.

I was thinking about this because someone asked me what the "smiley faces" were on the upper right hand corner of my Franklin organizer pages (yes, I still use a paper organizer- can't function without it- can't use the electronic version that I should these days- paper still works for me).  That is how I "list" my good and bad days.  Smiley faces for the good days and frowny faces for the  days that were not that great or just down right horrible. 

The good news is, there always seem to be a ton more smiley faces than frowny faces.  I would say, on average, about 2-3 frowny faces a month.  Good news- it's August 26th and zero frowny faces in 26 days- that is a very good thing.  I have also exercised 18 days thus far this month. Another good thing.

The point is, we create our own happiness.  Yep, there are some things we cannot control, but for the most part, we make the decisions that create our mood, our happiness in life.  I guess I just choose to be happy.  As much as I can.  Music, movies, sunshine, my kitty, wine... all that helps too.

If you're happy and you know stomp your feet!!!! :)

Saturday, August 18, 2012

More Vegas

Yep, in Vegas again....  seems like I have been here more often lately.  This time was also a combo of work and fun.  Work is over. Fun is here.  Just a quick update on the adventures thus far....In bullet point/question form as usual:

*  Why would a hotel elevator smell like mashed potatoes?
*  Is it a Vegas law that overweight girls must wear clothes 1-2 sizes to small?
*  Does a "long shirt" automatically count as a "dress" on the Strip?
*  Why aren't all Starbucks in the world open 24 hours?
*  Is it just me, or is Criss Angel over-the-top in love with himself?
*  Is there really such a thing as "dry heat" at 110 degrees?
*  What is the Sugar Factory thinking when they post pictures of "celebrity endorsements? The Situation?  Really?
*  Is it necessary for every casino bar to have a dancer's crotch at face level (bar top) after 10PM? Note to self:  shy away from those bars!
*  Following in Criss Angel's footsteps, while in the taxi, listening to Steve Wynn, can he really be involved with every single thing in Vegas and is he really "good friends" with every famous person who ever stepped foot on Vegas soil?
*  What is a "resort fee" anyway? I don't see any resorts on the Strip.

Ok, enough negativity:

*  Unexpected, the steakhouse at Treasure Island, TENDER, was delish!  Yum!
*  Criss Angel was entertaining- how DOES he do that!?
*  My first ROYAL FLUSH. Ever.
*  Cupcakes everywhere
*  Hotel gyms are still nice in Vegas
*  Never bored. Never.
*  TI has VERY comfy beds


Yep- still lots of fun to be had in Sin City.  Keeping it clean, my friends, but having fun with my ladies/

Saturday, August 11, 2012

Some Pics...

Just some random pics from the past few weeks... or months....


John & Robyn's wedding in San Francisco


My 40th birthday party with Julie Hess


Deidra & Jarrod at my party


Andi & Mark with new little Noah Guitar Dewes


Some of my work team in Las Vegas


Christine Ellering, me and Lori Ellering in Wine Country


Just the grapes

Wednesday, August 8, 2012

Food, Grub, Time to Nosh

Yep, it's a food post.  It's what people joke about Facebook posts: here is what I am having for dinner.  Joke all you want- I have had some pretty awesome food adventures as of late.  Wanna hear? If not, don't read me :)

Let's start a few days ago....
Saturday in Wine Country with the girls
          Pork tenderloin and spicy corn at Dry Creek Kitchen
                    Ok, PT is a staple for me, but this one was amazing- spicy corn was a great accompaniment
          Cranberry, veggie & wild rice salad from Big Jim's Market
                    Unexpected gem!  Tasty
          Tortilla crusted tilapia with a little asparagus from the grocery store made at home
                     Cooked anyway, delish!
          Cheerios and organic berries & organic milk at home
                     Ok., simple, but how can you possibly go wrong here?
          Finally, happy dance.....   Whole Foods had Coconut Tapioca pudding tonight.....  yum, yum


I have not been this thrilled about food in quite some time. Healthy, delicious.  Good stuff. 
Great restaurants.  Fresh grocery stores.  Love it.
And I did mention the other day, I am obsessed with Kind Almond & Coconut bars. So good!

Yes, I am in love with my food. It could be worse...... Not as expensive as my shoes :)

Monday, August 6, 2012

A Little Bit of Everything

Finished up work, watching "Royal Pains" on DVR and pondering what has transpired over the past 9 days.  Good stuff.  Here goes:

* I still will never quite get over the goofy way planes must fly in & out of Orange County
* I don't believe, no matter how much I try, I will ever be as pretty as the people of The OC
* A girl can never have enough sparkling wine
* There really is not such thing as a bad cupcake
* Try new things-don't just say you will- trying actually makes life more fun
* Sleep is NOT overrated
* Believe it or not,Carl's Jr.has the best breakfast sandwich I have ever had- yum!
* Milk does a body good, but exercise does it even better
* This is nothing much better than fun in wine country
* I take that back....  watching Olympic gymnastics come close
* Play outside of your "comfort zone"- you never know how fun it really can be
* I confess that "Call Me, Maybe" is quite catchy... cheeky, but catchy
* Multiple compliments on my shoes never gets old

Yep, that should do it for now.  Just a small list of rambling topics that have been part of my life this past week or so.
Have a super, duper Monday.