Life from a Diva's Point of View
Friday, January 3, 2014
Goodbye Stacys, Hello Health!!
Now that I'm entering 2014 with a renewed resolve to begin eating healthy once again, I'm reminiscing about the yummy items I ran across in 2013. A few weeks ago I stumbled across Stacy's Bake Shop crackers in the deli section at Walmart. The two I tried were Vanilla Pound Cake and Banana Nut Bread; it's like they are the real baked product then dehydrated down to a cracker. Super tasty but now part of my past as I look to streamlining my diet to eliminate excessive sugar.
TGIF!!!
Yes it was an odd and very short week which felt as if it had two Mondays. I'm very happy that it's Friday though!!
Here's to celebrating a fantastic 2014!!! I've rung in the New Year with my man, took down my Christmas décor, and I'm bracing myself for the big 50 this month!! Cheers for a memorable year!!!
Sunday, December 29, 2013
Post Christmas Adventures
Christmas is done and now we are nearing 2014. Tomorrow brings my return to work but only for Monday then Tuesday and Wednesday off for the holiday before back to work on Thursday. Will be rough returning for a full week!!
Christmas Eve and Christmas were very enjoyable, spending my time with both my sons and Michael. One of the gifts I received from the boys was the Wizard of Oz 75th Anniversary book - lots of stories and trivia behind the movie. And, although we had agreed not to give each other gifts, Michael surprised me with not one but two snow globes - a glittery 2013 holiday globe and another red robin lighted globe.
Most of the rest of the week was spent back and forth between Michael's place and mine. He had a doctor's appointment on Thursday for which I tagged along; upon meeting one of his long-time doctors, I proceeded to klutzily spill a cup of water all over my pants and into my purse. Not a fun experience wearing wet jeans for the morning! In addition, my purse was filled with loose cough drops; the spilled water mingled with these drops and it was a goopy, sticky mess.
After returning home Friday morning, I made a return trip to Portland on Saturday so Michael and I could cruise to Spirit Mountain to test our luck. This casino seems to be Michael's hot spot; although I did make a small win, Michael made a coup. We didn't stay long and upon our return to town we picked up Chinese food, eating to our heart's content before we drifted off to sleep.
Returning home this morning, I made a pit stop at the Gresham Target to see what type of Christmas bargains were in store. Sadly, the markdown price was still at 50% so my purchases were few. I swung into the Woodland Walmart on my cruise home; still at 50% there, so the only after-Christmas purchase I made was a holiday dog toy for Stubbs.
Today I dug through my purse collection in order to switch out my sticky purse for a clean one. Because I'm not good at thoroughly cleaning out my purses before putting them away, browsing through my purses is like a walk down memory lane. This one contains a Quinault casino information booklet from our last trip there; that one a lost box of Altoids; and another one holds one of my favorite lip glosses I thought I had lost. It's always a treasure adventure when I switch out to a different purse!! This also may beg the question, according to a survey, that purses are dirtier and more bacteria-ridden than a toilet!!
Here's to a quick and painless Monday!!!
Christmas Eve and Christmas were very enjoyable, spending my time with both my sons and Michael. One of the gifts I received from the boys was the Wizard of Oz 75th Anniversary book - lots of stories and trivia behind the movie. And, although we had agreed not to give each other gifts, Michael surprised me with not one but two snow globes - a glittery 2013 holiday globe and another red robin lighted globe. Most of the rest of the week was spent back and forth between Michael's place and mine. He had a doctor's appointment on Thursday for which I tagged along; upon meeting one of his long-time doctors, I proceeded to klutzily spill a cup of water all over my pants and into my purse. Not a fun experience wearing wet jeans for the morning! In addition, my purse was filled with loose cough drops; the spilled water mingled with these drops and it was a goopy, sticky mess.
After returning home Friday morning, I made a return trip to Portland on Saturday so Michael and I could cruise to Spirit Mountain to test our luck. This casino seems to be Michael's hot spot; although I did make a small win, Michael made a coup. We didn't stay long and upon our return to town we picked up Chinese food, eating to our heart's content before we drifted off to sleep.
Returning home this morning, I made a pit stop at the Gresham Target to see what type of Christmas bargains were in store. Sadly, the markdown price was still at 50% so my purchases were few. I swung into the Woodland Walmart on my cruise home; still at 50% there, so the only after-Christmas purchase I made was a holiday dog toy for Stubbs.
Today I dug through my purse collection in order to switch out my sticky purse for a clean one. Because I'm not good at thoroughly cleaning out my purses before putting them away, browsing through my purses is like a walk down memory lane. This one contains a Quinault casino information booklet from our last trip there; that one a lost box of Altoids; and another one holds one of my favorite lip glosses I thought I had lost. It's always a treasure adventure when I switch out to a different purse!! This also may beg the question, according to a survey, that purses are dirtier and more bacteria-ridden than a toilet!!
Here's to a quick and painless Monday!!!
Tuesday, December 24, 2013
Sunday, December 22, 2013
Of Love and Shopping
Another Sunday evening is approaching and once again my weekend has been jampacked!
I had to work late until 7pm on Friday, which didn't put me home until almost 8pm. I arrived just in time to see once again I did not win $5,000 on Wheel of Fortune, of which I'm a card carrying member of the Wheel Watchers Club.
Saturday morning I rose early then drove to Vancouver Mall to finish my Christmas shopping. That mall was packed!!! Wandering browsing, shopping, lugging purchases....by the time I left I was hot and sweaty. Especially since I had to edge myself past all the kiddies and cranky parents in the Santa line, which was stretched to kingdom come.
Continuing on I-205 South, I drove to see my Michael. He met me outside and we completed a couple of errands before returning to his place. It has been so long since I spent the night at his place and it was such a nice retreat from home. We watched movies, Just Cause (awesome) and Water for Elephants (no chemistry between Reese Witherspoon and Robert Pattinson so for me it was just a so-so film.)
This morning we ate breakfast at Elmer's then I hit the road for home. Stopping at Walmart, I picked up groceries for Christmas dinner along with a few more gift items for the boys. Arriving home, I whipped up a batch of Rich Bars, made with a cake mix, carmel, chocolate chips, and nuts. While that was baking, I threw a roast into the crock pot then wrapped all my gifts. On top of all that, I decided it was time to clean the aquarium! Finally, I sat down to relax and watched Thelma and Louise.
My Korean pot roast is done so it's time for dinner. The following clip is one of my favorite scenes from one of my favorite movies, Love Actually. This one is dedicated to you, my Michael. For now and for always, Merry Christmas my love.
I had to work late until 7pm on Friday, which didn't put me home until almost 8pm. I arrived just in time to see once again I did not win $5,000 on Wheel of Fortune, of which I'm a card carrying member of the Wheel Watchers Club.
Saturday morning I rose early then drove to Vancouver Mall to finish my Christmas shopping. That mall was packed!!! Wandering browsing, shopping, lugging purchases....by the time I left I was hot and sweaty. Especially since I had to edge myself past all the kiddies and cranky parents in the Santa line, which was stretched to kingdom come.
Continuing on I-205 South, I drove to see my Michael. He met me outside and we completed a couple of errands before returning to his place. It has been so long since I spent the night at his place and it was such a nice retreat from home. We watched movies, Just Cause (awesome) and Water for Elephants (no chemistry between Reese Witherspoon and Robert Pattinson so for me it was just a so-so film.)
This morning we ate breakfast at Elmer's then I hit the road for home. Stopping at Walmart, I picked up groceries for Christmas dinner along with a few more gift items for the boys. Arriving home, I whipped up a batch of Rich Bars, made with a cake mix, carmel, chocolate chips, and nuts. While that was baking, I threw a roast into the crock pot then wrapped all my gifts. On top of all that, I decided it was time to clean the aquarium! Finally, I sat down to relax and watched Thelma and Louise.
My Korean pot roast is done so it's time for dinner. The following clip is one of my favorite scenes from one of my favorite movies, Love Actually. This one is dedicated to you, my Michael. For now and for always, Merry Christmas my love.
Friday, December 20, 2013
TGIF!!!
It's less than a week to Christmas and how much gift shopping have I done? None!!! Time to get with the program this weekend. Now that the boys are grown it's much harder to select gifts for them, although Jordan provided me with a lengthy list last night, filled with Dr. Who items, video games, and "anything odd or morbid". Methinks a trip to Vancouver Mall (or a mortuary) this weekend may be in order!
The annual cruise of Santa in my neighborhood occurred this week. It used to be Old St. Nick on a fire truck; now it has evolved into Santa on a lighted float with singers. This year even included a pre-cruise pilot car alerting everyone that Santa was on his way. Very festive!
This week found me making my way to our front lobby at work to view the annual winter wonderland scene. I tried to take a picture in front of our awesome gingerbread house but, since guests were eating dinner in it, the picture didn't turn out quite as well as expected. So here's one in front of the fake snow and critters.
Have an awesome weekend and enjoy the storm before the Christmas calm!!!
The annual cruise of Santa in my neighborhood occurred this week. It used to be Old St. Nick on a fire truck; now it has evolved into Santa on a lighted float with singers. This year even included a pre-cruise pilot car alerting everyone that Santa was on his way. Very festive!
This week found me making my way to our front lobby at work to view the annual winter wonderland scene. I tried to take a picture in front of our awesome gingerbread house but, since guests were eating dinner in it, the picture didn't turn out quite as well as expected. So here's one in front of the fake snow and critters.Have an awesome weekend and enjoy the storm before the Christmas calm!!!
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