Happy New Year!!

Had a great dinner with my Blue Jacket Divas Friday night.  I also gifted them with one of my craft projects - painted cups.

Today, Steve and I had the best intentions to clean out the garage however, that didn't happen. We chose sleeping in along with me battling a potential cold so we skipped it. On top of that it began snowing again. Ugh.

This afternoon we headed on up to Lynn and Jay's so he could pick up his new fix it project from them - an old 4 wheeler.  When the snow started hot and heavy we left their abode, stopped at home, then headed to Parkers for a New Year's dinner.

Tonight we are ringing in the new year by relaxing at home. At 9pm the neighborhood fireworks already started so it will be a noisy evening.

Happy New Year and here's to an awesome 2017!

Gee, look at the height on my hair bump!  In 2017 I'm bringing the bouffant back apparently!!

End Of Rush On Dying

Ok it's time for the icons to quit dying. John Glenn, George Michael, Carrie Fisher followed the day after by her mother, Hollywood legend Debbie Reynolds!!  Enough already!!

Fire Cider Surprise

One of my co-workers left me a gift that I opened Monday. It was a bottle filled with "Fire Cider."  I had hoped it was akin to Fireball but alas that was not the case. He included some background along with a recipe for the concoction.

Apparently Fire Cider is a steeped mixture of all sorts of ingredients,  including vinegar, horseradish, cayenne pepper, herbs, and vegetables.  The brew is fermented then strained, producing a cloudy liquid that is supposed to be full of antibiotics and potent powers to boost one's immune system.

I brought the brew home Tuesday night. Wednesday morning I was battling allergies so I figured it was time to try it out. The directions said to start off with one-half to one shot and move up from there.  Oh why not go for a full shot - what could it hurt?

Whoa total blast off!!  That stuff was beyond spicy!  Also had a funky flavor that held on for several hours, sort of like a pickled dirty, sweaty sock with a kick. Not sure it cured my allergies but definitely took my mind off of them because I was dealing with a putrid mouth full of burn!

The directions state a shot - or several - should be taken every day. I have not worked up to a second shot I was so scarred by the first one.

Merry Christmas!!

Merry Christmas to everyone!!  Tme seems to move so quickly and it's hard to believe 2017 is almost here.

Christmas Eve found me taking Sam to a few stores before heading over to Steve's for Christmas Eve dinner. Was so nice to see his family, especially his mom who is battling cancer.   She is looking really good.

About 9 pm we headed back to my place then stayed up til 1am watching movies and visiting. This morning when I tumbled out of bed around 7:15 I made the coffee and started prepping for dinner.  Ended up making a run to Safeway, the only grocery store open, so Sam could pick up some items. Back at home, Jordan and Candy showed up and we opened presents.

The prime rib was still cooking when Jordan and Candy left as they didn't feel good, which was a bummer.  Sam's friend Jimmy stopped by and stayed for dinner, which we ate about 2 pm. Prime rib turned out excellent - very juicy and pink.  I cooked the middle to 127 degrees but next time I think I may stop it at 120.  Love me the rare meat.

All that food and staying up late led to a 2 hour nap!  And I enjoyed every minute of it.

Tomorrow I work the late shift so I get to sleep in and perhaps hit the after Christmas sales.

Bird Wednesday

Here's the highlight from my dreary day today - a little yellow bird in the tree outside my office window.

Doldrums and Detectives

Oh it's been a long week so far.  I've been dragging, no motivation, and even the crafting bug hasn't bit me.  Today was a bad hair day, feeling fat, and getting old kind of day when bam it hit.  Yes, my period. Come on...I'm pushing 53 so why do these still come calling every month?  At least that explains my doldrums.

On a side note, when Aunt Flo comes to call, don't hit the sales rack at Macys - after work, makeup rubbed off, battling a weepy allergy eye, with flat hair - and no matter what, don't try on clothes in a dressing room with a 3-way mirror.  Ugh!!  Nothing like throwing your self-esteem right down the toilet!!

Tonight I will try to hit the hay early, soak up some beauty sleep, and tackle tomorrow, which is my Friday.

On a side note, I'm currently watching the first season of HBO's True Detectives, with Woody Harrelson and Matthew McConaughy.  Pretty entertaining and good mystery show.

Making Room for Teddy

The big teddy bear has now taken up residence in my living room. Actually, he's hogging one whole portion of the sectional!  As I move into the living room, he kind of startles me as if it's a real person sitting there.

Tonight I was charging my phone, which is plugged in next to him, so I was forced to use him as a pillow while I was on the Internet.  At least Stubbs hasn't tried to tear him up.