My Bad Blogger Excuses

Hey Y'all. 

I've been a bad blogger.  But, what else is new, I guess? Another lovely blogger informed me that I need to update my blog.  So, I guess she at least reads this. Sorryboucha.

1. There's been some nasty weather around these parts.  Oklahoma and Granbury absolutely broke my heart.  It's hard to work up some motivation while also being glued to the TV and Twitter for updates on scary weather - including continuously updating the local radar to watch out for myself and my pup.

2.  My computer is wicked slow.  I think she's on her last leg.  Makes for some very long nights, and very little motivation to include links, pictures, or even pretend to be computer-savvy. 

3.  I'm trying very hard to lose weight. Sitting at a computer doesn't exactly inspire the metabolism.  Plus, I absolutey refuse to give up my favorite things in life - wine, beer, pasta, cheese. So, as you can tell, it's going really well.

4.  Work is busy, so blog reading time is restricted to after work.  And by the time I'm done reading my list, I'm exhausted and I can't focus on one particular topic.  

5.  My new iPad is killing me.  Between Candy Crush and beating the boy in Angry Birds Friends (seriously, it's the worst addiction - except for Candy Crush. ) It's the best vicious cycle ever. 

6. I started a puzzle.  Yes, I'm a nerd that still does jigsaw puzzles. And, well, it takes up the entire dining table until I finish.  So, there's not much space to do other things. So, it sits.  As it has for the past 3 weeks. I swear I'll finish it. 

7. It's the end of the TV seasons.  So, naturally, I'm starting up new TV shows on Hulu Plus - and doing massive marathons one right after another.  My days are taken up.  Sorry I'm not sorry.  Actually, I am sorry that I am not Olivia Pope.  Scandal is the best thing that's happened in a long time. I'm so mad there's only been 2 seasons.  Like, legitimately upset.  

This is just to name a few, anyways.  So, I'll do a very list-happy post, and tell you the things that have happened in my life in the past two-ish weeks! 

1. I ran a 5k! Well, more than I thought I would.  Seeing as it is my New Years Resolution to run a whole one, I decided to jump on the bandwagon and run with my running/walking group.  (Plus, the 5k offered free beer after...so, other incentives, obviously).  I finished 2 minutes under my goal.  Which, may not be saying much, but I really was very proud of myself (which I haven't been in awhile).  So, somehow I'm running/walking another one in 2 weeks.  I'm actually pretty jazzed, and it was my idea to run another one so soon.  Who knew!?

2.  My best friend had a baby.  I'm not a kid person, but when your not-by-blood sister has their first baby, something changes you.  I was so sad I couldn't be with her, and so sad I haven't met the sweet peanut yet, but I am so proud of her and her husband.  What an amazing feat! Sweet little Quinn was born 30 minutes before midnight last Monday (she seems stubborn - and I like it!).  And all I've done since then is try to figure out ways to hitchike to Philadelphia and back within a weekend to see my bestest and Quinny-the-Pooh.  Sadly no such plan has been hatched.  I'll keep you updated. 

3. The Office finale rocked my socks off.  I went there.  I promise you, I've never laughed so hard and ugly-cried at the exact same time.  It was ridiculous. Hysterics of both spectrums.  I'm not even mad. 

Sadly, that's really been the big things in the past two weeks.  The rest just fills in this ridiculous little life - and I'm very satisfied with that! 

Oh -  in anticipation of today's potential storms, a few of us acquired some glasses at work to help us out (yes, there are wipers on the glasses) (I work for a ridiculous company)

Tomorrow my department gets to take a half day and spend the afternoon at the Ballpark watching the Rangers take on Oakland.  It's dollar hot dog day and supposed to be beautiful.  I also have some pretty great co-workers, so I am pretty excited for this upcoming short week! WOOP!

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As Always,

AJ

Love you Like a Love Song

Hey Ya'll, 

Sorry so quiet.  It's been a non-eventful, eventful week.  Let's just say my checkbook is currently wrapped up in an insurance love affair.  (That sounds nicer than the jackhole who hit my car on Friday, coming out of the STRIP CLUB parking lot!!) (It was 12:30 in the afternoon on a Friday) (I'm not bitter, it's ok) (parenthesis) (they get more fun as they happen, right?) :)

Anyways, I don't want to delve into that fun scenario for this post, because I don't quite have the correct words to convey the message I'd like to get across.  It'll come, I swear.  I've been pretty (awesomely) busy at work the past week - learning some new and fun things, and I am really really loving it! So, my sincerest apologies for not blogging sooner.  Sorry, I'm not sorry.  

Anyways, this week has been keeping me busy working out.  On a healthkick here for the last three days, guys.  It's getting to be swimsuit season - a girl has gotta WORK! Here's my current obsession. I can't help it. It's so stupid quick and stupid easy. I'll do it 2-3 times a night. 

 Also, having done this, and not being as incredibly in-shape as I truly think I am, I haven't walked straight in two days.  That's right folks, I'm totally gimping down hallways. It's so freaking worth it though.  Doing this workout with your normal cardio, is just something that should be done.  Take my word for it.  I believe!!! 

Also, this song has been helping.  (Sorry for how late I am getting to this song - I'm really not sorry, I still love it!) 

Have a fabulous Thursday!

Karaoke Staples

Hey Ya'll!

I'm feeling very inspired as of late.  Inspired in the sense that, I will forget all of my awesome and amazing ideas by tomorrow.  It was a good run. 

Onto tonight. This post was entirely inspired by the Thought Catalog.  It's my very favorite time wasting site.  I'm able to read 20-some age group inspired posts.  They are fairly relatable, while sometimes, not so much.  Wading through the nonsensical posts, and immature lists, I came across one, that caught my attention, in the current state of mind I'm in. 

I made 2 New Years Resolutions this year.  Generally, I find resolutions absolutely improbable, therefore, I absolutely make 1 beyond ridiculous but in my mind, reasonable, resolution.  The responsible resolution I made - was to run a 5k this year.  Now, whether I actually do it, or not, doesn't matter in the least to me.  If I do? Awesome.  I think it's a decent goal to work toward, but, am I going to behead myself and gouge my eyeballs if I don't? Not so much.  Maybe another time. (Sorry for the visual, I had to really paint a picture for you!) :)

My second resolution was to figure out exactly what Billy Joel is saying in "We Didn't Start the Fire" and sing it at a Karaoke bar (from memory!) by the end of the year.  This is one resolution, I very much intend to keep.  I'd like to be able to incorporate something interesting on my resume that sets me apart? Right? No? Blonde hair, don't care. I was pretty jazzed to make this resolution.

So, I'm incorporating both parts of this post.  My list of the Top 10 Songs I will absolutely sing with you at Karaoke (dependent on the number of G&T's consumed prior to the task).

1. Journey - Don't Stop Believin' (I know everybody does it, sorry I'm not sorry - you can sing along).

2. Bon Jovi - Livin' on a Prayer (Again, don't care.  Also, I will change the lyrics)

3. Celine Dion - It's All Coming Back to Me Now (To my girls - this is for you) (Also, this is filled an over dramatic interpretive dance, get used to it)

4.Van Morrison - Brown Eyed Girls  (Don't worry, it's guaranteed I'll change brown to blue)

 

5. Garth Brooks - Thunder Rolls  (Well, anything Garth Brooks - I'm looking at you Friends in Low Places)

6. Bonnie Tyler - Total Eclipse of the Heart (You know you do too)

7. Bonnie Raitt - Something to Talk About (Shout out to my Eball!)

8. Eminem ft Rihanna - Love the Way You Lie (Because I'm multi-talented and sing both parts of the duet)

9. Katy Perry ft Timbaland - If We Ever Meet Again (for this, I'll need a duet partner - for the effect, of course) (excuse my dance moves) (sorry I'm not sorry)

10. Spice Girls - Say You'll Be There (Actually, please sub ANY Spice Girls Song)

Obvious Bonus: Billy Joel - We Didn't Start The Fire

I wanted to put at least 15 on here, however, due to time constraints (totally listened to all of these - and danced) I had to stop somewhere.  I have a pretty general rule, that, as long as I can scream the lyrics, I'll include it in my playlist.  Nothing that takes too much skill...

Have your own dance party! Any you'd add on?

AJ