New Me

Cut my hair, changed my glasses, heading back to the gym, cutting carbs. It is a new me - watch out world!

Saturday at the Jungle

Just Call Me Sally

Squeal Like A Pig!

Amanda and I headed to Jungle Jim's in Fairfield, Ohio. It is a HUGE grocery store, basically. Six acres of food from around the world. They have a section of Hot Sauces that is amazing and hilarious. I was able to find a few that made me laugh. Why "Squeal Like A Pig?" Ed & I watched "Deliverance" for the first time this week and then I saw this bottle of hot sauce. I was laughing so hard, and Amanda, thank goodness, understood.

My favorite part? I was able to pick up Tyropitas, Rock & Rye Soda, and Red & White Fusion Tea!!!!

Crazy Weather

A Few Days Ago
Today

The weather has been a little crazy the past week. As you can see from above, we went for a lot of snow to Justice hanging out on the deck in the sunshine. I love being able to have a window open in the kitchen and hearing the birds sing. Justice, as much as he loves laying on the deck in the sun, is missing the snow. I think if we moved South, he would be depressed in the winter.

Winter Storm

We had quite a storm yesterday and last night and today. We got a TON of snow and about 2 inches of ice. It was crazy. We had more than 1/2 of our staff call out today. Thank goodness for my 4 wheel drive. I cruised to work with no problems!

It took me 1 1/2 hours to shovel the driveway today. Missing Ed - he could have done it a lot quicker. It was actually quite beautiful and I love it! Justice adores the snow, but not a fan of the ice that coated everything.

Changes

I started back at the gym yesterday. It was my first day there since the knee surgery last July. It was harder going in there than I thought. I started on the elliptical, and HATED it! It actually hurt my knee, so I headed to the treadmill to walk. I walked for 5 minutes, ran for 5 minutes, walked for 10 minutes. Yep, pushed it and am paying for it. My knee is throbbing this morning!

Damages

So, I have been working 3rd shift a couple of days this week. It is difficult to stay awake, as the phone does not ring much. Thank goodness for my laptop and wireless internet. I have been watching the 1st season of "Damages" on fxnetwork.com and I am in LOVE with it!! I spend every episode sitting on the edge of my seat. The 2nd season started this week and I am avoiding any spoilers.

Calling all readers

I have decided that this is my year to read the classics. I am currently reading "Pride & Prejudice" and will move on to "Anna Karenina." I am asking for suggestions on classics to read this year.

Pictures

Took a few pics of Justice with his favorite toy - the blue puppy. Oh, and it finally started snowing. I hear that Michigan got HAMMERED!! We had rain on Saturday and now it is snowing.

Sickness

Finally, after 3 days, I am feeling good. I am not sure what I had, but I am glad the sickness is gone. All I did was lay on the couch, take naps, and watch television. Apparently, my body hates January - it was this time last year I was really sick with the flu. I hate having to use sick time so early in the year, but glad that I am able to do it.

Believe the hype?

I just finished reading "Twilight" and it was okay. What is funny is that I did not love it, but I could not stop reading it. It was like I wanted to stop, but I wanted to see what would happen next. I stayed up late and finished it, now I am going to read "New Moon" and see how it progresses. My friend Amanda are reading them and comparing notes. She reads it first and then passes it to me.

I just read the new Patricia Cornwell book, "Scarpetta" and I LOVED it!!!! That was an awesome book and I could not put it down. I read it in about 2 days. If you have never read this author, you are missing out.