Monday, December 31, 2012

A Few Things to End the Year

Happy New Year's Eve!
Plans here are Maple Pork & sweet potatoes (attempting a new recipe), movie and sparkling wine. Low key is best.  Welcome 2013.

Just a few random thoughts to end the year...

I admit,  I think the new TBS show "The Wedding Band" is pretty comical.  Not sure what to think about Brian Austin Green's eyeliner, but whatever.  Makes me giggle.

A few days into my new Christmas gift, I am obsessed with my "FitBit" to track my steps.  Get one.  It's fun.

I am also obsessed with "Fashion Police" on E!  Joan Rivers drives me crazy, but she is funny and the others are adorable.  I don't always agree with their fashion advice, but it's incredibly addictive.

What I do NOT need to be in love with, but unfortunately I am... "Nothing Bundt Cakes".... If you have one near year, check out the mini.  So tasty.  Scrumptious!  Lots of fun flavors to try.

I learned from Pinterest how to dry strawberries in the oven. Huh. Not bad. Taste kinda like red licorice.  Imagine that.  3 hours at 201 degrees.

A girl should buy herself fresh flowers often. I did just that today. Tulips. Happy New Year's Eve to me.

That's all for the end of 2012.  Watch the ball drop tonight and cheers to all.

Sunday, December 30, 2012

Christmas Loot

Between Mom & Dad who still utterly spoil their 40 year old daughter (not complaining) and my work team, I am one lucky girl when it comes to Christmas gifts. Here is a recap of this year's haul:

Mini-Keurig coffee maker (finally!)- plus the cup to add my own coffee and avoid waste
The last of my Tiffany charms- bracelet is now full- thanks to the flip-flop (great choices Mom!)
Sex & the City shoe ornaments and martini glasses (this will be fun!)
Funky Betsy Johnson watch (it pays to compliment others)
FitBit (got these for Mom & Dad too- great to monitor steps!)
Books and movies
Omaha steaks (these are yummy!)
Lots of gift cards (all WILL be used)
Aveda products

No returns. Everything perfect.  Wow- I sure am lucky.  Christmas is more about the time with family and friends- the spirit of the holidays- but the gifts sure are fun too!
And I loved giving them as well- the giving is almost more fun.

Cozy Sunday- Time to enjoy some coffee, check my steps on my FitBit, watch a new DVD and relax with an Aveda mask :)
Ho Ho Ho!

Saturday, December 29, 2012

Merry Christmas (post) and Happy New Year (pre)!!!

I think I was a good girl this year, but according to my blog, I was a bad girl recently.  No post for over 1 month.  My excuse this time is holiday in retail. Work, work, work.

Thanksgiving came and went.  Made my very first turkey ever. It was a success.  At least I liked it :) Went for the 17 pound organic grass fed.  Worth it, I believe.  Had a nice day with the Lil' Brother.
December was very busy with work travel and prepping for Christmas.  About 12 nights in hotels and many short flights.  Busy, busy.  All good on that front.

Very excited for Mom & Dad to visit for 5 days for Christmas. It was perfect- family time for the holidays the way is should be. No snow, but we loved being together in the Bay area.
Relaxation
Food
Wine
Egg Nog
More Food
Movies
Gifts
Games
More Food
More gifts
Yes, I am very, very spoiled.

A few others December highlights for this girl:

A snowy weekend in Park City (so pretty & serene)
Seeing a movie "Silver Linings Playbook" with a girlfriend (good)
Donny & Marie Christmas Concert (no, that is not a joke)
Hair cut & colored darker for the winter (ladies, you know this is a highlight!)

That about does it. Ready for the New Year to be here.  2013 sure to bring lots of sparkle.
More to come, friends.....
Ta Ta.