Dirty Blogtini

So, I recently started tanning for an upcoming cruise.  I am happy to say that after just 4 sessions I am darker than I have been in a long time.  (My younger days of trotting all over the beach with SPF 4 on are over – thank goodness )

A week of tanning wasn’t too pricey ($14), but even better I stumbled upon a half-off gift certificate online.  With this I could purchase product and a bundle package that never expires.  The gift certificate was $50 and I paid $25. 

I want to share this site with you where you can find coupons for restaurants, bars, services, etc. 

Go to http://halfoffdepot.com then search for your city.  I hope you can find a great deal like I did!

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Monday’s Best, 22 Feb, 2010

1.  I made and ate dinner with my BF.  This doesn’t seem too exciting but we only get 2 days together that he doesn’t work.  He is busy busy.

2.  I went to the tanning bed.  I have been 3 times in my life.  It is a bit bizarre but I was pasty when I started and I have a cruise to go on in 10 days

3.  I bought Girl Scout cookies!  Someone at my work had extra boxes from her daughter so I bought some :(  They are delish!  I bought samoas, in case you are wondering.

And that was yesterday’s best!  I am excited to go home.  I hope a blog spark will come to me.

I have been experiencing extreme writer’s block.  My idea sheet is full of dull or dead end topics and my chamber isn’t offering up any more.

In an attempt to spark creativity I will post the three best things that happened in my previous day.  I am hoping this exercise will lead me to a great blog.

Sunday’s Best, 21 Feb, 2010

1.  I saw my friend’s beautiful baby for the first time.  She is so cute that I didn’t even have to lie to her momma.  :D

2.  I finally went and bought mulch for the yard.  This is awesome because it will lead to pulling less weeds! Yay!

3.  I washed my car.  Whoa!  I haven’t washed my car in months; partly because of laziness and partly because of rain.

I watch quite a bit of reality tv. Recently I have been noticing a lot of news and shows about addictions. 

I have MANY addictions.  Some are good and some are bad.  At what point do you seek help with your bad addictions?  And how can you determine a bad addiction?

I have a definite addiction to money.  I think life is easier when worries of funding are unapparent.  Do I think this is dangerous?  No.  At least not in my case.

I have a food addiction.  I love to eat and always eat more than I need to.  While I love to watch the Food Channel and envy people whose job it is to travel and eat, I wonder what people without feel.  Should I be ashamed of how much I eat?

I am lucky to say that I have no drug related addictions; but, I do seek the help of a cocktail on a rough day.  Does this require a doctor’s attention?  Some say yes and some no. 

I have heard that the U.S. is focused more on addiction recovery than in other countries.  An alcoholic in America would just be another social butterfly in Europe.  Does this mean that Americans over analyze or misjudge “addictions?”  I think every case is different.  I think that America has the most over indulgence and therefore the most misjudgment of who needs addiction recovery.  I think if you can complete what you want and need to do then there is no need for rehabilitation.  Does this mean a person can be totally functioning at best and have a shopping or drug addiction?  Yes.  Does it mean it’s healthy?  Not necessarily.

Is the recent focus on addictions just a product of overindulgence in the modern world, or is it a way to get our minds off of our problems, or is it just another addiction to watch others in pain?

Addicted

So, it’s new year’s eve! I can’t believe 2010 is already upon us. Some are ready for the change, some aren’t, and some just want to party!

I am super grateful to have had a great 2009. I am getting older and my time is passing faster, but I am making the most of it. Funny how I never thought that would be! I hope for those who had struggles in 2009 that 2010 will bring change and happiness.  And to everyone I wish you a happy and healthy new year!

I started looking at the NYE celebrations that have already happened “today” and it made me realize how big the world is!  I always think of life in my time zone and never reflect on how awesome it is that there are millions of other lives going on a moment before or after mine.   When I get rich I would love to plan trips to NYE events all around the world year after year.  I have been in Japan for NYE but would love to go back; also, Australia, somewhere in England, New York, and Paris would be great places to visit!  Aaahh, a girl can dream, right?

I posted some videos below to get you in the NYE mood   Alright, go make your resolutions and toast in the new year! Cheers!

My Birthday is 5 months and 1 day away.  Sex and the City 2 is coming out in 5 months.  This makes for a very fabulous birthday!

I just visited the SATC2 movie site and left with a huge cheese!  Could Carrie be any more fabulous?!  The answer is no!  I am so excited after watching the trailer!  It is sparkly and fabulous! 

Here ya go   Enjoy!

I love baking; cupcakes, pies, cookies, brownies, cakes, or any other sweet delight. I have started my holiday baking and so far three creations were awesome and one was…ugly. Big Top cupcake round one was unsuccessful.

I baked a rum cake for the local nursing home and it was fabulous! I had to test it to make sure I wasn’t sending over something yucky. I’ll admit I didn’t want to deliver it after the tasting haha!

Update:

I finished 2 more rum cakes. They are also fabulous! I might have made 2 without oil but I’m not sure if I’m admitting that yet.

All in all this was a successful year of baking. It is Christmas Eve and I am heading home from work soon to make some brownies and cupcakes. I am super grateful to have the time and means to bake, be with family, and enjoy life.

I wish you all happy holidays!