It's been a busy week around here with lots of work going on. My new job is taking off in a big way. They are definitely getting their money's worth!
Here's some random things going on with me.
I just don't like yoga. I've tried to make it work for me and I just can't do it. I'm not flexible, I can't "quiet my mind" and I just don't feel like it gives me a good workout. I know that none of these things are supposed to matter in yoga and that's why it's so great, but the fact that I can't do it just ends up pissing me off.
KB put up a bird feeder outside of my office window over the weekend and it's been really neat. I've seen a lot of birds really up close. This morning I also saw a hawk take out a squirrel that was eating on it. Needless to say there hasn't been any more squirrels on it today.
On the same bird nerd note, when I was walking the dogs today I saw a whole flock of bluebirds. It was magical. I just stood there and watched them for a while. Then Pancho got antsy and started barking at them and they flew away.
KB's birthday is on Tuesday. He won't tell me what he wants, but did say last night that he wanted to try out wood burning as a hobby. Wood burning? I didn't even know that was a thing. He says he wants to make a sign for our house saying who lives here. My grandma has a sign. His grand parents have a sign. I think I see a trend here.
I'm planning on getting my yard ready for spring this weekend, but it's supposed to rain almost all weekend. I ordered a bunch of flowers this week, so I've got to get my yard in shape before it's too late. It's rained all week almost - over it!
We're watching chickens for a friend this week and I love them! They are so funny and pretty easy to take care of. I've gotten 5 blue eggs already. They are little and pretty. I just want to look at them and not eat them.
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Friday, February 22, 2013
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Confessions
-I haven't combed my hair all week. It's been really static-y and every time I brush it the static just gets even worse. Even Static Guard doesn't help. I've been wearing it up for most of the week, but still, I'm scared to finally brush it.
-I think I need an intervention with Craigslist. I've been purchasing a ton of random things off of there. In the past few weeks alone I've purchased or tried to purchase the following: 2 Queen Anne chairs, the Morticia Addams chair I posted about earlier, a rain barrel and 3 chickens. There's just so much good stuff for cheap. The rain barrel was actually free!
-I really thought Beyonce sang the national anthem. It seemed so real. The ear piece getting ripped out. The hand motions. What's going on Beyonce????
She still looked amazing though.
-I've been working out in the mornings and in the evenings, but not losing any weight because I've been eating like a crazy woman. Yesterday when I came home KB wasn't there and I ate some leftover fried chicken, macaroni and cheese and a biscuit.....then ate again when KB got home. I'm ravenously hungry all the time now, but I'm sure eating fried chicken hand over fist isn't really helping me.
-My biggest confession of all is that I've been keeping a secret from you guys. I got a new job! Starting week after next I'll be working from home for a new company, but will still be doing basically what my job is now. I'm excited to be at home with the puppies during the day now. Maybe they'll actually get this whole potty training thing down pat....I'm looking at you Pancho.
Now go link up with Mrs. Bear and confess away!
-I think I need an intervention with Craigslist. I've been purchasing a ton of random things off of there. In the past few weeks alone I've purchased or tried to purchase the following: 2 Queen Anne chairs, the Morticia Addams chair I posted about earlier, a rain barrel and 3 chickens. There's just so much good stuff for cheap. The rain barrel was actually free!
-I really thought Beyonce sang the national anthem. It seemed so real. The ear piece getting ripped out. The hand motions. What's going on Beyonce????
She still looked amazing though.
-I've been working out in the mornings and in the evenings, but not losing any weight because I've been eating like a crazy woman. Yesterday when I came home KB wasn't there and I ate some leftover fried chicken, macaroni and cheese and a biscuit.....then ate again when KB got home. I'm ravenously hungry all the time now, but I'm sure eating fried chicken hand over fist isn't really helping me.
-My biggest confession of all is that I've been keeping a secret from you guys. I got a new job! Starting week after next I'll be working from home for a new company, but will still be doing basically what my job is now. I'm excited to be at home with the puppies during the day now. Maybe they'll actually get this whole potty training thing down pat....I'm looking at you Pancho.
Now go link up with Mrs. Bear and confess away!
Tuesday, January 1, 2013
Auld Lang Syne
2012 was a pretty good year I guess. We bought our house. We moved in. We did lots of work. 2013 will probably be pretty similar.
I try not to make resolutions because I don't ever keep them, but more like goals.
This year my goals are:
Work out in the mornings. I just bought this bad boy yesterday so hopefully that will motivate me. I'm planning on getting up 30 minutes earlier every day to use it.
Stop spending so much money. To most people I'm a really frugal person, but I think I spend too much money on useless things that I don't necessarily need. I've been taking lots of stuff to the Goodwill recently and every time I take a load I stop in to see what I can find. I've gotten all kinds of "new" clothes and things for the house and what not, but over long term that stuff adds up. My goal is to try to spend no more than $50 per month on random things that we don't need (clothes, house stuff, coffee, etc).
Take my dogs for more walks. When the weather is nice and it's not dark when we get home I almost always take the dogs for a walk. Those days only comprise about 1 month out of the year though. When it gets too hot Rosa can't walk because she gets overheated, when it gets too cold Pancho can't walk because he gets too cold, and when it's winter they can't walk because it's dark when we get home. I'm going to make more of an effort to take them out in the mornings and on the weekends in the winter. Rosie is getting quite a little pudge that needs to be worked off!
Hopefully I can keep these up!
I try not to make resolutions because I don't ever keep them, but more like goals.
This year my goals are:
Work out in the mornings. I just bought this bad boy yesterday so hopefully that will motivate me. I'm planning on getting up 30 minutes earlier every day to use it.
Stop spending so much money. To most people I'm a really frugal person, but I think I spend too much money on useless things that I don't necessarily need. I've been taking lots of stuff to the Goodwill recently and every time I take a load I stop in to see what I can find. I've gotten all kinds of "new" clothes and things for the house and what not, but over long term that stuff adds up. My goal is to try to spend no more than $50 per month on random things that we don't need (clothes, house stuff, coffee, etc).
Take my dogs for more walks. When the weather is nice and it's not dark when we get home I almost always take the dogs for a walk. Those days only comprise about 1 month out of the year though. When it gets too hot Rosa can't walk because she gets overheated, when it gets too cold Pancho can't walk because he gets too cold, and when it's winter they can't walk because it's dark when we get home. I'm going to make more of an effort to take them out in the mornings and on the weekends in the winter. Rosie is getting quite a little pudge that needs to be worked off!
Hopefully I can keep these up!
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Thankful Thursday
I'm jumping on the bandwagon and throwing some things out there that I'm thankful for today.
Link up with Lovely Little Whimsy to play along.
My sweet little babies - They were so good this morning and didn't put up a fuss when we left at all. They were also really sweet and laid in bed with me this morning when I didn't want to get up.
KB - He drove me to work this morning and is coming to pick me up.
Green Tea - You are so warm and delicious this morning. I got really cold coming into work and you warmed me right up.
Pretty weather - it's been so gross here lately and it's finally going to be sunny and somewhat warm for this time of year.
What are you thankful for today???
Link up with Lovely Little Whimsy to play along.
My sweet little babies - They were so good this morning and didn't put up a fuss when we left at all. They were also really sweet and laid in bed with me this morning when I didn't want to get up.
KB - He drove me to work this morning and is coming to pick me up.
Green Tea - You are so warm and delicious this morning. I got really cold coming into work and you warmed me right up.
Pretty weather - it's been so gross here lately and it's finally going to be sunny and somewhat warm for this time of year.
What are you thankful for today???
Thursday, November 1, 2012
Thursday Randoms...
It's been a random week.
It snowed on Monday and Tuesday, so going to work was weird because no one was there. Then it was Halloween and everyone was jacked up. We only got one trick or treater and it was really late. I was messing around with KB (in the biblical sense) when our neighbor kid stopped by for some Jolly Ranchers. Needless to say it was a bit awkward. That should teach us for leaving our porch light on during Halloween.
I did score these yesterday off of Craigslist....
I got them for $30 for both - what a steal! I'm hoping to pick them up tomorrow if I can ever track this lady down. Hopefully she doesn't flake out on me.
I'm planning on cleaning them up and then painting them black or dark brown. We have a black bench on our front porch now, so I want something that will match with that. Something like this...
I also ordered a steam mop last week and I should have it when I get home this afternoon. I got it off of Amazon for only $25, so hopefully it doesn't crap out on me right after I get it. The reviews seemed like it was a pretty good one. It's a Sharper Image one.
I've never had a steam mop before, but hopefully it helps with the pee smell in our basement.
I painted my nails a matte black color yesterday. I feel like a real goth today.
It snowed on Monday and Tuesday, so going to work was weird because no one was there. Then it was Halloween and everyone was jacked up. We only got one trick or treater and it was really late. I was messing around with KB (in the biblical sense) when our neighbor kid stopped by for some Jolly Ranchers. Needless to say it was a bit awkward. That should teach us for leaving our porch light on during Halloween.
I did score these yesterday off of Craigslist....
I got them for $30 for both - what a steal! I'm hoping to pick them up tomorrow if I can ever track this lady down. Hopefully she doesn't flake out on me.
I'm planning on cleaning them up and then painting them black or dark brown. We have a black bench on our front porch now, so I want something that will match with that. Something like this...
I also ordered a steam mop last week and I should have it when I get home this afternoon. I got it off of Amazon for only $25, so hopefully it doesn't crap out on me right after I get it. The reviews seemed like it was a pretty good one. It's a Sharper Image one.
I've never had a steam mop before, but hopefully it helps with the pee smell in our basement.
I painted my nails a matte black color yesterday. I feel like a real goth today.
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Pinteresting Wednesday
It's time for another Pinteresting Wednesday. Link up with The Vintage Apple to play along.
Here are my favorite Pins of the week.
What are your favorite Pins of the week???
Here are my favorite Pins of the week.
What are your favorite Pins of the week???
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Random Facts
Clarinda nominated me for a Liebster award.
So here's a little bit about me...
1. Why did you start blogging?
I mainly started because I was creeping on other people's and it felt weird sometimes. I started one mostly so I could comment, but then I thought "if random person can write about what she ate for dinner, so can I!".
2. Why did you choose this name for your blog?
3. If money were no object, where would you live and why?
4. When you meet someone for the first time, what's the first thing you want to know about him/her?
5. What's the most unique thing about you?
6. What inspires you?
7. What's your favorite dish (to eat or prepare)?
8. Describe your ideal weekend.
9. What did you want to be when you grew up and how does it compare to what you do now?
10. What is your dream career?
11. What is your favorite song or who is your favorite artist to dance to?
So here's a little bit about me...
1. Why did you start blogging?
I mainly started because I was creeping on other people's and it felt weird sometimes. I started one mostly so I could comment, but then I thought "if random person can write about what she ate for dinner, so can I!".
2. Why did you choose this name for your blog?
My last name is Brown (and it had recently become so when I started this blog) and I grew up on a farm. It was fun and it rhymed.
3. If money were no object, where would you live and why?
I genuinely really like where we live. We live in Western NC. It's pretty, the weather is nice (most of the time) and both mine and KB's families are here. That being said, I wouldn't mind having some vacation properties in South America, a lodge in Montana or Canada and in Europe. A girl can dream right?
4. When you meet someone for the first time, what's the first thing you want to know about him/her?
I like to know where someone is from and where they grew up. I get asked this a lot at work because I'm one of the few people that has a Southern accent. It tells you a lot about somebody by knowing where they grew up.
5. What's the most unique thing about you?
Ummmm I don't really feel like I have that many unique things. I have really long toes (like really long). Some of them are as long as my fingers. It's kind of gross.
6. What inspires you?
Right now I'm trying to get fit, so I'm inspired by a lot of weight loss blogs and Pins. It's really motivated me so far to go online and see people who have lost a lot more weight than I want to (or need to).
7. What's your favorite dish (to eat or prepare)?
My favorite dish to each (but definitely not prepare) is country ham. It's so salty (and really bad for you) and so good. I don't eat it that often, but on a biscuit it is seriously heaven.
8. Describe your ideal weekend.
My ideal weekend sounds a lot like the one coming up. I'm going to stay at home and get my yard ready for winter by cleaning out some flower beds and moving some plants inside. I'm going to make some really good deer stew and probably some bread. On Sunday it's supposed to be cold, so we'll probably just stay inside and lay around all day. We've been gone the last few weekends, so this one will be great.
9. What did you want to be when you grew up and how does it compare to what you do now?
For a long time I really wanted to be a veterinarian I really liked animals and I thought it would be super neat. When I got older and wiser I realized that you had to know a lot of science and chemistry and I was just too lazy for that. Now I work in marketing for large pharmaceutical companies. It's definitely not what I saw myself doing for the rest of my life, but for now it's pretty fun and I've learned a lot about that industry.
10. What is your dream career?
I honestly have no idea. I'd really like to be able to stay at home and raise some goats and chickens and dogs. I'd like to have a big garden and just can stuff all day long and make good food. That's not really a job, but more of a lifestyle I guess
11. What is your favorite song or who is your favorite artist to dance to?
One of my favorite songs is "Wild Horses" by the Rolling Stones. The words and music are really pretty. It's not a really good song to dance to though. For dancing, I move it a lot to 80s hair metal. I love me some hair bands.
I'm terrible at nominating people for things, so I'm going to be lazy and tag anyone that wants to say a lil something about themselves.
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Pinteresting Wednesday
It's time for another Pinteresting Wednesday. Link up with The Vintage Apple to play along.
Here are my favorite Pins of the week...
What are your favorite Pins this week???
Here are my favorite Pins of the week...
What are your favorite Pins this week???
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Pinteresting Wednesday
It's time for another Pinteresting Wednesday post.
Here are my favorite Pins of the week:
What are your favorite Pins of the week???
Here are my favorite Pins of the week:
What are your favorite Pins of the week???
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Pinteresting Wednesday Post
It's time for another Pinteresting Wednesday post - link up with The Vintage Apple to play along.
Here are my favorite Pins of the week:
What are your favorite Pins this week??
Here are my favorite Pins of the week:
What are your favorite Pins this week??
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Pinteresting Wednesday
It's time for another Pinteresting Wednesday post. Link up with The Vintage Apple to play along.
Here are my favorite Pins of the week:
What are your favorite Pins this week???
Here are my favorite Pins of the week:
What are your favorite Pins this week???
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Weekend Happenings
We decided to get out a little bit this weekend and take the puppies for a little walk.
It was bright and sunny when we left, but shortly upon getting there it rained.....really hard....for a long time. We went to Craggy Gardens on the Blue Ridge Parkway. It wasn't too far from our house, but we had never been there before. While it was raining we ate lunch and then after it stopped we went on a little walk with the puppies.
KB being a mountain man with his manly dogs.
You should have been able to see lots of mountains beyond there, but since it rained all we saw was fog.
Eventually it cleared off and you could see some of the mountains.
Somebody got tired and needed some assistance.
Somebody else got tired too.
We walked for a few miles and then turned around because it started raining again.
There were lots of wildflowers in bloom while we were there and I saw this little guy.
Hopefully we'll go back when we can see a little bit more besides lazy pugs and fog.
It was bright and sunny when we left, but shortly upon getting there it rained.....really hard....for a long time. We went to Craggy Gardens on the Blue Ridge Parkway. It wasn't too far from our house, but we had never been there before. While it was raining we ate lunch and then after it stopped we went on a little walk with the puppies.
KB being a mountain man with his manly dogs.
You should have been able to see lots of mountains beyond there, but since it rained all we saw was fog.
Eventually it cleared off and you could see some of the mountains.
Somebody got tired and needed some assistance.
Somebody else got tired too.
We walked for a few miles and then turned around because it started raining again.
There were lots of wildflowers in bloom while we were there and I saw this little guy.
Hopefully we'll go back when we can see a little bit more besides lazy pugs and fog.
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Fun Blog Award
I was nominated for a blog award from one of my newest followers from across the pond Zoe.
I love doing these little quizzes and things. Here are my answers to her questions for me...
If money was no object, where would you like to visit?
KB and I have very different tastes when it comes to vacations. He likes to do adventurous things and I like to relax and do lazy non-adventurous things. I think the only place that we'd both like to go is Greece (since their economy is terrible now maybe we could get a good deal!). KB really wants to see the historical stuff (he knows a lot about that) and I think it just looks pretty and warm.
What was the last song you listened to?
The last song I heard was at work when I was listening to the radio. Yes that is the song on the Internet Explorer commercials. I spent all afternoon trying to figure out where I had heard that song.
Would you rather be a dog or a cat for a day?
I'd totally rather be a dog. Specifically one of my dogs. They get to lay around all day and then get lots of treats and love when they get home. Case in point...
If time travel was invented, where would you go?
I don't know if there's a certain period that I would like to go to. I really like the old 60s James Bond movies, I'd like to magically time travel to a James Bond movie....preferably one on a tropical island.
Do you prefer city life or country life?
I'm not sure I've ever really experienced city life. The biggest city I've ever had to deal with wasn't really that big in the scheme of things. Regardless, I think I'd rather be in the country. KB likes to pee outside and I want to get chickens.
What is your favorite brand of nail polish?
I used to really like OPI and think that it was the best. Last year I got Essie's Carry On and really fell in love with Essie. I'm a terrible nail biter, so I don't normally wear a lot of nail polish, but this one stays on really well and isn't that expensive.
High end or drug store make up?
I don't normally wear a ton of make up, but I guess what I do wear is a mixture of high end and drug store. I normally wear Bare Minerals Faux Tan and blush daily with mixtures of Lorac, Mac, and drug store eye liners and shadows. I always normally wear Maybelline Great Lash mascara in black. I like it because it wipes clean easily. I hate having clumps of mascara left on my eyelashes even after I've washed my face.
What was the last thing you bought?
I bought a Diet Coke today from Subway. That's not fun at all. I wish I had bought some sort of cool clothes or jewelry, but just a Diet Coke.
How would you describe yourself in three words?
I never know how to answer these things. I'm terrible at describing myself. If I had to guess I'd say smart, sassy and small. I just like the alteration and I am shorter than almost everyone I know.
I'm cheating and nominating anyone that wants to participate - feel free to talk about random things about you too!
I love doing these little quizzes and things. Here are my answers to her questions for me...
Why did you start blogging?
I started blogging because I was creeping on other people...a lot. I thought it would be less weird for me to creepily read their posts if I had my own blog to hide behind, but it turned out to be pretty fun and a cool way to get ideas and feedback from other people.
What is your favorite thing to do on a rainy day?
I really like to read and sleep. I like to do those on days that aren't rainy, but they just seem better when it is rainy. I picked up a new book today. Let me know if you'd read it. It looks like it's some sort of collection of short stories.
KB and I have very different tastes when it comes to vacations. He likes to do adventurous things and I like to relax and do lazy non-adventurous things. I think the only place that we'd both like to go is Greece (since their economy is terrible now maybe we could get a good deal!). KB really wants to see the historical stuff (he knows a lot about that) and I think it just looks pretty and warm.
What was the last song you listened to?
The last song I heard was at work when I was listening to the radio. Yes that is the song on the Internet Explorer commercials. I spent all afternoon trying to figure out where I had heard that song.
Would you rather be a dog or a cat for a day?
I'd totally rather be a dog. Specifically one of my dogs. They get to lay around all day and then get lots of treats and love when they get home. Case in point...
If time travel was invented, where would you go?
I don't know if there's a certain period that I would like to go to. I really like the old 60s James Bond movies, I'd like to magically time travel to a James Bond movie....preferably one on a tropical island.
Do you prefer city life or country life?
I'm not sure I've ever really experienced city life. The biggest city I've ever had to deal with wasn't really that big in the scheme of things. Regardless, I think I'd rather be in the country. KB likes to pee outside and I want to get chickens.
What is your favorite brand of nail polish?
I used to really like OPI and think that it was the best. Last year I got Essie's Carry On and really fell in love with Essie. I'm a terrible nail biter, so I don't normally wear a lot of nail polish, but this one stays on really well and isn't that expensive.
High end or drug store make up?
I don't normally wear a ton of make up, but I guess what I do wear is a mixture of high end and drug store. I normally wear Bare Minerals Faux Tan and blush daily with mixtures of Lorac, Mac, and drug store eye liners and shadows. I always normally wear Maybelline Great Lash mascara in black. I like it because it wipes clean easily. I hate having clumps of mascara left on my eyelashes even after I've washed my face.
What was the last thing you bought?
I bought a Diet Coke today from Subway. That's not fun at all. I wish I had bought some sort of cool clothes or jewelry, but just a Diet Coke.
How would you describe yourself in three words?
I never know how to answer these things. I'm terrible at describing myself. If I had to guess I'd say smart, sassy and small. I just like the alteration and I am shorter than almost everyone I know.
I'm cheating and nominating anyone that wants to participate - feel free to talk about random things about you too!
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