So yesterday I packed a lunch for work. Caesar salad and broccoli cheese soup. Well I left the dressing at home and ended up going to Tendergreens for lunch.
So the hubster texts me at 714, "I think you left your dressing at home". I'm upset because I was really looking forward to my lunch, but get over it quickly. I'll just eat my lunch for dinner.
It didn't occur to me until much later to ask if he put the dressing back in the fridge. Nope!
He says he didn't think about it until he was already on his way to work and that he thought it had gone bad already. *sigh*
Wednesday, November 26, 2014
Monday, November 24, 2014
Macaroons
During my weekend trip to Seattle, we stopped at Le Panier bakery in Pike Place Market. Since I was on vacation, I indulged in a raspberry croissant, a palmier, and of course, macaroons.
I spent $30!!!! $24 of those $30 were on the macaroons. I've eaten 3 of them and I have to say while delicious, I will not be spending $2 apiece again. Not even when on vacation when the spending budget is a bit more relaxed.
I did split the dozen macaroons with my traveling partner.
I spent $30!!!! $24 of those $30 were on the macaroons. I've eaten 3 of them and I have to say while delicious, I will not be spending $2 apiece again. Not even when on vacation when the spending budget is a bit more relaxed.
I did split the dozen macaroons with my traveling partner.
Sunday, November 16, 2014
Stitch Fix
I heard about a styling service on NPR a few months ago and then my friend tried out a monthly athletic clothes subscription and it got me thinking about the styling service again.
It's called Stitch Fix and they basically shop for you. You sign up and then fill out a quick questionnaire that helps the stylist get a sense of your style. There are regular questions and then they have a collage of pictures that have a theme and you rate how much you like it. You can also add links to your Pinterest boards as more supporting evidence. They pick out 4-5 items to you every month if you pick the recurring service all for a $20 styling fee.
Once you receive your fix, you get three business days to try on and decide what to keep. The styling fee is applied as a credit to your purchase if you end up keeping anything. Otherwise you lose it. If you keep all the items, you get a 25% discount on all items.
I think that covers everything. So on to my fix!
I came home to a cute little box and was so excited.
The box has everything nearly packages up. In addition, to my items, there was a brief not from my stylist and a nifty card that had outfit ideas for each item they chose for me. This is great if you have difficulty working in new items with your current wardrobe. The best part of getting the items at home for three days allows you to try on different outfits with clothes you already own.
So the first item was a bib necklace. It looked cute in the box, but I wasn't going to pay $40 for it. It went back. You can see it on me with one of my outfit picks below.
The other items I received were a black faux leather jacket, black pants, a red plaid tank, and a lavender halter top.
The black faux leather jacket was too big and boxy on me. I like my clothes a bit more fitted. I already own a black faux leather jacket (actually two though I only wear one), so I don't need a third. The fit alone would have made me return it either way.
The black pants were ok except I had just bought a cheaper pair at Nordstrom rack the week before. They fit really well and I liked the length. They were pretty pricy at $99 for elastic waistband pants with no pockets. It's going back.
The red plaid tank was cute and it fit well. I really liked the pattern and the pockets. I did not like that it that it didn't have a collar. I felt like I could only wear it with a cardigan and I hate having to restrict my clothes like that especially if I have to pay full price.
The last top, the lavender one, was so terrible that it doesn't even warrant a photo. Everything was just wrong. It made me look broad in the shoulders. It tented and made me look pregnant. No, no, NO!
So everything went back. Womp womp. It's ok though. It was fun to try even though I lost my $20. I would try it again. Maybe to find a dress for my brother's wedding.
It's called Stitch Fix and they basically shop for you. You sign up and then fill out a quick questionnaire that helps the stylist get a sense of your style. There are regular questions and then they have a collage of pictures that have a theme and you rate how much you like it. You can also add links to your Pinterest boards as more supporting evidence. They pick out 4-5 items to you every month if you pick the recurring service all for a $20 styling fee.
Once you receive your fix, you get three business days to try on and decide what to keep. The styling fee is applied as a credit to your purchase if you end up keeping anything. Otherwise you lose it. If you keep all the items, you get a 25% discount on all items.
I think that covers everything. So on to my fix!
I came home to a cute little box and was so excited.
The box has everything nearly packages up. In addition, to my items, there was a brief not from my stylist and a nifty card that had outfit ideas for each item they chose for me. This is great if you have difficulty working in new items with your current wardrobe. The best part of getting the items at home for three days allows you to try on different outfits with clothes you already own.
So the first item was a bib necklace. It looked cute in the box, but I wasn't going to pay $40 for it. It went back. You can see it on me with one of my outfit picks below.
The other items I received were a black faux leather jacket, black pants, a red plaid tank, and a lavender halter top.
The black faux leather jacket was too big and boxy on me. I like my clothes a bit more fitted. I already own a black faux leather jacket (actually two though I only wear one), so I don't need a third. The fit alone would have made me return it either way.
The black pants were ok except I had just bought a cheaper pair at Nordstrom rack the week before. They fit really well and I liked the length. They were pretty pricy at $99 for elastic waistband pants with no pockets. It's going back.
The red plaid tank was cute and it fit well. I really liked the pattern and the pockets. I did not like that it that it didn't have a collar. I felt like I could only wear it with a cardigan and I hate having to restrict my clothes like that especially if I have to pay full price.
The last top, the lavender one, was so terrible that it doesn't even warrant a photo. Everything was just wrong. It made me look broad in the shoulders. It tented and made me look pregnant. No, no, NO!
So everything went back. Womp womp. It's ok though. It was fun to try even though I lost my $20. I would try it again. Maybe to find a dress for my brother's wedding.
Saturday, November 8, 2014
Listen to your body
That's the lesson I learned today. I woke up and went on a run like I usually do on the weekends. A mile in and I was hurting. I was slow and legs were tired. I wondered if it could have been my yoga class I took yesterday that made me so tired. I pushed through and at the second mile, I had to stop and walk. And that's when it hit me
Stomach cramps!! I thought I was going to die or poop my pants right there. You're welcome for that image. I was still 3/4 of a mile away from home, so I did what any wife would do: I called the hubster to pick me and Red up.
So I'm attributing my slow pace and tired legs to my body telling me something isn't right. Once I stopped running, my lungs didn't feel like they were collapsing and legs didn't feel like jelly.
What else are you saying and I'm not hearing?!?
Stomach cramps!! I thought I was going to die or poop my pants right there. You're welcome for that image. I was still 3/4 of a mile away from home, so I did what any wife would do: I called the hubster to pick me and Red up.
So I'm attributing my slow pace and tired legs to my body telling me something isn't right. Once I stopped running, my lungs didn't feel like they were collapsing and legs didn't feel like jelly.
What else are you saying and I'm not hearing?!?
Monday, November 3, 2014
Egg Roll Smiles
I was folding the laundry today and I look up and see Egg Roll smiling at me. It was super cute and I reached for my camera to take a picture. Of course, once I moved, she stopped smiling. And then she threw up.
I like to think that her smiling face was not a nausea face, but I think we all know I am kidding myself.
I like to think that her smiling face was not a nausea face, but I think we all know I am kidding myself.
Sunday, November 2, 2014
Things You Only Appreciate As An Adult
There are a few things in life that you only learn to appreciate or understand when you are an adult... like the benefits and need for shoe polish. I went through the majority of my life not understanding why shoe polish stations existed, much less survived. Obviously, I can see what it does, but never saw the need for it in my own life until today.
The weather is cooling down in San Diego, and I wore my Frye cowboy boots for the first time in months. I didn't notice until halfway through the work day that they were looking a little worn. I've had these for years and have even resoled them once. They were looked dry and brittle. I wonder if that was from months of not wearing them or lack of care. I wore these books constantly when I lived in Ohio. I think I even sported them in the summer months too.
So I wanted to wear them today, but wanted to make them look better. I remembered that I had a mini thing of shoe polish from my first class amenity kit from my trip to Europe last year. I pulled that sucker out and went to town. It was a one time use deal which was a sponge applicator soaked with shoe polish. I applied and buffed it in and the results were pretty impressive. Consider me a believer when it comes to shoe polish.
Add that to the list of luxuries I've come to appreciate as an adult... right after dry cleaning.
The weather is cooling down in San Diego, and I wore my Frye cowboy boots for the first time in months. I didn't notice until halfway through the work day that they were looking a little worn. I've had these for years and have even resoled them once. They were looked dry and brittle. I wonder if that was from months of not wearing them or lack of care. I wore these books constantly when I lived in Ohio. I think I even sported them in the summer months too.
So I wanted to wear them today, but wanted to make them look better. I remembered that I had a mini thing of shoe polish from my first class amenity kit from my trip to Europe last year. I pulled that sucker out and went to town. It was a one time use deal which was a sponge applicator soaked with shoe polish. I applied and buffed it in and the results were pretty impressive. Consider me a believer when it comes to shoe polish.
Add that to the list of luxuries I've come to appreciate as an adult... right after dry cleaning.
Monday, September 1, 2014
The End of Summer
Aka Labor Day weekend. This is the first one for the hubster and I together in San Diego. It doesn't seem like the end of summer since warm days don't seem to be at an end. In fact, we went through a mini heat wave this week.
We had a busy Labor Day weekend as it marks the start for me being offsite at work for 3 weeks. I'll still be local in Carlsbad for this week, but then I start another two weeks of work travel, leaving the poor hubster all by his lonesome.
We kicked off the holiday weekend with a visit to Disneyland. We were pleasantly surprised at how not crowded it was. Not only was it a holiday weekend, but it was also race weekend for the Disney Half Marathon... the same one I couldn't get registered for this year. After seeing everyone with medals and race shirts, I am even more determined to sign up for next years! It was a pretty successful trip in that we got to ride Splash Mountain and Indiana Jones. We also snuck in California Adventure to hit up Midway Mania in which I came from behind and kicked the hubster's booty! Sweet, sweet victory!
The hubster was a little sad when his favorite ride was not open - Haunted Mansion. They are preparing it for The Nightmare Before Christmas which is the hubster's most favorite thing at Disney. He put up with the minor inconvenience and to make up for it, we bought our Halloween gear early. We got another Halloween mug (that makes 2), another recyclable grocery bag (that makes 3), a Halloween themed Mickey ghost lanyard to act as our pin lanyard for the pins we've been collecting, and a UCLA Mickey football pin for my alma mater. Overall, a super successful trip.
On Sunday, we took it easy and hit up the swap meet. We paid our $ 1 admission plus coupon and went scouring for treasures. We spotted a couple of gems including a really awesome kitten plate for $1 which the hubster passed on. We scored a new meat thermometer, coffee grinder, and two books for $11. After the swap meet, we went to Home Depot to buy a large pot to transplant the hubster's money tree. While we were there, I ended up buying some starter pots of tomatoes, herbs, and squashes. Hopefully, they don't die from the way I manhandled them for transplantation.
For dinner, we went to my parent's house for some grilling. We even brought the dogs and they enjoyed some leftover bones from the steak. I think the girls miss their canine cousins. I stocked up on leftovers and other food items my parents wanted to part with and we went home to hit up the pool. It was a very hot weekend and we were both pooped fro all the walking we did.
For actual Labor Day, we had plans to go kayaking in San Diego Bay, but the hubster's back hurt when he woke up and I was still a little tired from the walking. So instead we took advantage of the Labor Day sales and went shopping. We scored some good deals at REI. I got another yoga towel which I've been wanting since I've been practicing 2-3 times a week and don't always have time to do laundry. I also got some of the Goop travel toiletry containers also on sale. The hubster got some gray Sperry's. Finally upgrading from his Kohl's version. He loves those shoes that he's gone through two pairs of the Kohl's ones. When he tried on the Sperry's, he commented on how much more comfortable those were compared to Kohl's. That's the difference between $17 and $44 shoes.
And that was our Labor Day. Next, paid holiday from work won't be until Thanksgiving =(
We had a busy Labor Day weekend as it marks the start for me being offsite at work for 3 weeks. I'll still be local in Carlsbad for this week, but then I start another two weeks of work travel, leaving the poor hubster all by his lonesome.
We kicked off the holiday weekend with a visit to Disneyland. We were pleasantly surprised at how not crowded it was. Not only was it a holiday weekend, but it was also race weekend for the Disney Half Marathon... the same one I couldn't get registered for this year. After seeing everyone with medals and race shirts, I am even more determined to sign up for next years! It was a pretty successful trip in that we got to ride Splash Mountain and Indiana Jones. We also snuck in California Adventure to hit up Midway Mania in which I came from behind and kicked the hubster's booty! Sweet, sweet victory!
The hubster was a little sad when his favorite ride was not open - Haunted Mansion. They are preparing it for The Nightmare Before Christmas which is the hubster's most favorite thing at Disney. He put up with the minor inconvenience and to make up for it, we bought our Halloween gear early. We got another Halloween mug (that makes 2), another recyclable grocery bag (that makes 3), a Halloween themed Mickey ghost lanyard to act as our pin lanyard for the pins we've been collecting, and a UCLA Mickey football pin for my alma mater. Overall, a super successful trip.
On Sunday, we took it easy and hit up the swap meet. We paid our $ 1 admission plus coupon and went scouring for treasures. We spotted a couple of gems including a really awesome kitten plate for $1 which the hubster passed on. We scored a new meat thermometer, coffee grinder, and two books for $11. After the swap meet, we went to Home Depot to buy a large pot to transplant the hubster's money tree. While we were there, I ended up buying some starter pots of tomatoes, herbs, and squashes. Hopefully, they don't die from the way I manhandled them for transplantation.
For dinner, we went to my parent's house for some grilling. We even brought the dogs and they enjoyed some leftover bones from the steak. I think the girls miss their canine cousins. I stocked up on leftovers and other food items my parents wanted to part with and we went home to hit up the pool. It was a very hot weekend and we were both pooped fro all the walking we did.
For actual Labor Day, we had plans to go kayaking in San Diego Bay, but the hubster's back hurt when he woke up and I was still a little tired from the walking. So instead we took advantage of the Labor Day sales and went shopping. We scored some good deals at REI. I got another yoga towel which I've been wanting since I've been practicing 2-3 times a week and don't always have time to do laundry. I also got some of the Goop travel toiletry containers also on sale. The hubster got some gray Sperry's. Finally upgrading from his Kohl's version. He loves those shoes that he's gone through two pairs of the Kohl's ones. When he tried on the Sperry's, he commented on how much more comfortable those were compared to Kohl's. That's the difference between $17 and $44 shoes.
And that was our Labor Day. Next, paid holiday from work won't be until Thanksgiving =(
Sunday, August 10, 2014
Let's try this again
A year ago I tried to watch Orange Is The New Black and I didn't like it. The hubster is out for the evening and I figured I would try it again.
I started on Netflix and it remembers everything. Apparently, I didn't make it passed the credits before I decided I didn't like it.
I might have been a bit hasty.
I started on Netflix and it remembers everything. Apparently, I didn't make it passed the credits before I decided I didn't like it.
I might have been a bit hasty.
Saturday, August 9, 2014
Yay for Nordstrom Rack
I had a Nordstrom note to spend and headed over there to look for a lightweight robe. I headed to that section first and found one on clearance for $42. It was lightweight, turquoise, and short which would be make for a perfect summer robe. I browsed around for a bit and had a cart full of clothes and finally made it to the shoe section. Nordstrom Rack has two separate shoe sections aside from men's and women's. They have a designer women's section and I always poke my nose in there just to see what they have. It's usually weirdo looking shoes and even at a discount, I would never consider them.
Well to my surprise, they had Tory Burch Reva flats for sale. For $160! These never go on sale and are never included in the Tory Burch site sales. So almost 30% off was a great deal. I've been meaning to replace my current ones for a long long time. They got pretty beat up from the rain in Paris. They were super faded. So I ditched the robe and snatched them up!
On a side note, an Off 5th open up right next door to Nordstrom Rack. I popped in over there and they had a buy 1, get 2 on clearance items. I was too tired to peruse everything and made a quick loop around. Even the clearance items were expensive. I did see a $3000 Carolina Herrera gown... Maybe for Kevin's wedding, lol.
With nothing I could buy at a reasonable price, I figure I could pop over to the kids section and pick something up for my nieces or nephews. Well, I ended up finding two dresses for me to try one. Surprisingly, they fit pretty well, but I passed on them because one was a clearance item and would require me to find two other items less than that for my free items and I did not want to spend that much time doing so. The other was just kinda eh and since I already spent $$$ on my new shoes, I just put them back on the rack.
Well to my surprise, they had Tory Burch Reva flats for sale. For $160! These never go on sale and are never included in the Tory Burch site sales. So almost 30% off was a great deal. I've been meaning to replace my current ones for a long long time. They got pretty beat up from the rain in Paris. They were super faded. So I ditched the robe and snatched them up!
On a side note, an Off 5th open up right next door to Nordstrom Rack. I popped in over there and they had a buy 1, get 2 on clearance items. I was too tired to peruse everything and made a quick loop around. Even the clearance items were expensive. I did see a $3000 Carolina Herrera gown... Maybe for Kevin's wedding, lol.
With nothing I could buy at a reasonable price, I figure I could pop over to the kids section and pick something up for my nieces or nephews. Well, I ended up finding two dresses for me to try one. Surprisingly, they fit pretty well, but I passed on them because one was a clearance item and would require me to find two other items less than that for my free items and I did not want to spend that much time doing so. The other was just kinda eh and since I already spent $$$ on my new shoes, I just put them back on the rack.
Monday, August 4, 2014
It only took a year
to stop being an Ohioan! Want to know how I came to that conclusion?
I'm sitting in my hotel room in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. I'm glare angrily at what I think is my AC unit because it's making noise... noise that sounds like rain. I realize slowly that number one that noise IS rain and second, there is no AC unit under the window, it's just a window.
It's like I forgot what real rain sounds like when it falls from the sky!
I'm sitting in my hotel room in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. I'm glare angrily at what I think is my AC unit because it's making noise... noise that sounds like rain. I realize slowly that number one that noise IS rain and second, there is no AC unit under the window, it's just a window.
It's like I forgot what real rain sounds like when it falls from the sky!
Sunday, June 1, 2014
Celebrate!
So what do you do after two years of hard work finally pays off?
And massages with the very supportive hubster!
And shopping!
And dinner and drinks with great friends!
I can finally relax!
#treatyoself
Neglected
One word to describe this poor blog!
But now that lacrosse season is over I have time to blog more! And boy did it end in a BANG!
Quick recap:
Wcla division 1 semi final
Wcla division 2 final
San Diego CIF final
And last but not least:
N3 rating at WDNT!!!
A long season of hard work has paid off.
Now what to do with my first free weekend since February?
The Ecstasy and The Agony
Took a chance this morning and washed a dry clean only dress.
I had dry cleaned it before, but since it's a long maxi dress, I got changed up the wazoo. I'm cheap and decided I would just wash it. What's a little water?
Took it out of the washer to find that it had shrunk! Great. I've only had it for a year. What a waste of money!
I let it hang dry, just to see what the real damage was to it. The hubster tried to convince me that it would go back to normal once it was dry. I was doubtful.
Well, what do you know? After our massages this afternoon, the dress was back to normal!
HA!
Lesson learned.
I had dry cleaned it before, but since it's a long maxi dress, I got changed up the wazoo. I'm cheap and decided I would just wash it. What's a little water?
Took it out of the washer to find that it had shrunk! Great. I've only had it for a year. What a waste of money!
I let it hang dry, just to see what the real damage was to it. The hubster tried to convince me that it would go back to normal once it was dry. I was doubtful.
Well, what do you know? After our massages this afternoon, the dress was back to normal!
HA!
Lesson learned.
Friday, January 17, 2014
I need yoga
Apparently, this is a true statement due to today's events. I packed my bag for yoga last night and when I arrived at yoga this morning, I found that u had no sports bra. Usually not a problem, but my tank top was one if those burn out tanks with sheer sections. Yeah, not so much about the nipple exposure.
So I went out to the front if the studio where they sell apparel. I knew this would not be cheap. I also knew that I did not want to return to work without doing yoga. So I plunked down $36 (this includes my 25% birthday discount) for a pretty coral yoga bra. How fortuitous that I got a discount! Otherwise, it might have been hard to swallow. Well, I suppose that's my birthday present to myself!
<3 yoga
So I went out to the front if the studio where they sell apparel. I knew this would not be cheap. I also knew that I did not want to return to work without doing yoga. So I plunked down $36 (this includes my 25% birthday discount) for a pretty coral yoga bra. How fortuitous that I got a discount! Otherwise, it might have been hard to swallow. Well, I suppose that's my birthday present to myself!
<3 yoga
Sunday, January 12, 2014
To the bitch boarding behind me
I do notice you hit my back every time this slow line moves into the plane. I'm sorry if you think me stepping in front of you after cutting one line was rude. Maybe I should have been the bigger person, but guess what, I haven't learned that lesson yet.
So every time we stop, I will continue to swing my large long champ bag into your gut.
You're welcome.
So every time we stop, I will continue to swing my large long champ bag into your gut.
You're welcome.
Thursday, January 9, 2014
Telling time
The hubster got me a watch for Christmas. It's one I've been wanting for a while. It has a dual time zone face which I thought would be useful when I was living in Ohio. It's still useful because it will remind me of the time in Ohio and when to not call people.
Anyway, I love it, but I cannot get used to reading it.
It might because I went watch-less for over a month and got used to not checking my wrist for the time. You can see that the two silver arms are your normal arms for telling time. The small teal arm is for the second time zone. Notice that it's on a 24 hour face and not your normal 12 hour face.
Yes, I'm complaining about a present. I'll get over it.
Anyway, I love it, but I cannot get used to reading it.
It might because I went watch-less for over a month and got used to not checking my wrist for the time. You can see that the two silver arms are your normal arms for telling time. The small teal arm is for the second time zone. Notice that it's on a 24 hour face and not your normal 12 hour face.
Yes, I'm complaining about a present. I'll get over it.
Thursday, January 2, 2014
Christmas came late this year
The hubster and I couldn't be with each on Christmas, so we had to delay it a bit. However, it was worth the wait.
The biggest gift was finally having the hubster complete the move to San Diego! He arrived yesterday afternoon after two debaucherous nights in Vegas. It was actually rather take in reality, and provided a plethora of people watching stories.
We exchanges gifts yesterday and everyone walked away happy. I got the hubster a PS4 and he got a game from my little brother. The hubster spoiled me with a new watch! Not just any watch, the watch I had been coveting for nearly 4 years and has been on my amazon wish list forever! He also got me a flash for my camera and USB cable for my iPhone. The flash will definitely make me learn how to properly use my camera after 5 years. My stepson also got me a Starbucks gift card which was desperately in need of a reload. My in-laws gave gift cards and some cash.
Such a happy day for the both of us. I finally have my husband back and the hubster got to get out of the car he was stuck in for three days. It's a little car too.
The biggest gift was finally having the hubster complete the move to San Diego! He arrived yesterday afternoon after two debaucherous nights in Vegas. It was actually rather take in reality, and provided a plethora of people watching stories.
We exchanges gifts yesterday and everyone walked away happy. I got the hubster a PS4 and he got a game from my little brother. The hubster spoiled me with a new watch! Not just any watch, the watch I had been coveting for nearly 4 years and has been on my amazon wish list forever! He also got me a flash for my camera and USB cable for my iPhone. The flash will definitely make me learn how to properly use my camera after 5 years. My stepson also got me a Starbucks gift card which was desperately in need of a reload. My in-laws gave gift cards and some cash.
Such a happy day for the both of us. I finally have my husband back and the hubster got to get out of the car he was stuck in for three days. It's a little car too.
Wednesday, January 1, 2014
New Year's Resolutions
Why do I bother? I don't know, but here goes:
- Put less emphasis on money this year. It's always been a sore point between the hubster and I, and I need to not prioritize it so much for the sake and health of our marriage.
- Slow down ... with everything. How I eat, how I vacation, just slow down, maybe even stop at times.
- Communicate effectively.
- Just breathe! Which really means, do more yoga!
- Train properly for the two races I will complete this year.
- Take a relaxing vacation. (i.e. do not plan to death and have days were we do nothing.)
- Get my national rating
- Move out my parents' house.
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