Monthly Archives: September 2009

halloween costumes

I’ve never been a big fan of Halloween…at least not since I’ve stopped getting free candy anyway. In my adult life I’ve only dressed up once and that was last year. I had a blast, though, so I decided that … Continue reading

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afternoon treats

On Pumpkin Spice Latte debut day I had my first PSL of the season and was utterly disappointed. Since this has been my favorite thing ever for years I was a little saddened by my lack of love for it … Continue reading

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he has my number

This whole phone thing is new for me. And a little weird! Everyone who knows me knows I HATE talking on the phone. And I never do it. People rarely call me, they know to text or email me instead. … Continue reading

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today was a good day

And now the song is stuck in me head. I sent AA a text this morning to tell him good luck with his interview for a job with a big accounting firm this afternoon. This was something we’d talked about … Continue reading

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cutest things

I read this blog to make myself feel completely worthless. This woman is amazing. Check out the airplane birthday party. Yes, this is the same chick who made that ridiculously incredible playhouse for her son. http://cutest-little-things.blogspot.com/ I am going to … Continue reading

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fall

I love the fall. Pumpkins! Pumpkin flavored everything! Apples! Comfort food! Cold mornings! Leaves changing! The beginning of candy season! Baking glory right around the corner! The smells! The sights! The sounds! Ok, enough of the !!! I don’t love … Continue reading

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the luck of the dead battery

While enjoying the 2+ hour phone marathon with The African Accountant Saturday night he mentioned that his battery was low and could die at any moment. Yet we pushed on, discovering things about each other, asking questions, talking about random … Continue reading

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what a crappy day

I was feeling fine when I got up this morning and when I got to work (and no I didn’t drink last night!), but an hour later the room was spinning, I was nauseas and sweating. I wanted to throw … Continue reading

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going greek

The end of the bagels has finally come!  As much as I love them I just can’t do it anymore. I had to go to 2 different grocery stores to find my new favorite thing – Chobani greek yogurt.  This … Continue reading

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beautiful

What a gorgeous day in the A! I’m watching DH and Brothers & Sisters tonight because I just couldn’t wait to watch them tomorrow night. It’s been a struggle after only getting little over 4 hours of sleep last night. … Continue reading

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puppy kisses

There’s little more exciting in my life right now than the way Moxie jumps up into my arms as soon as I let her out of her crate. She licks my nose and cuddles up against my shoulder. I melt. … Continue reading

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baking spree

It’s 2 am and I just finished baking the cupcakes I’ll deliver to Tazzee in the morning. There are 8 dozen in total – 4 of each strawberry and red velvet. I’m saving the frosting for the morning so they … Continue reading

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another week

The weeks are flying by! It’s October next week. WTF!? My tan has faded, candy season is about to begin, xmas will be here soon. Seriously, what happened to summer? I met my friend Val for drinks and dinner after … Continue reading

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i’m bored

I don’t have shit to do. I don’t have shit to say. I need some excitement in my life. Preferably not dramatic excitement, though.

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seasonal affective pro-order

You know those times of the year when all the woodwork comes out? The dudes you haven’t talked to in forever who randomly text you as the weather cools in the fall or warms up in the spring? Yeah, you … Continue reading

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finally!

I have FINALLY set up my food blog.  I’ve been longing to have one forever, so last night when I cooked for Will I paid special attention to the amounts of ingredients I added.  This has been my biggest problem … Continue reading

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chocolate rasperry cupcakes

I think I nailed it again. Chocolate cake, rasperry filling, cream cheese frosting.  Damn good.

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dining

While talking to Will this morning after reading a post Babs made about dining out I realized that thing I miss most about dating isn’t the potential for love or Oh wait! I must interrupt this post for a very … Continue reading

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9-5

I love my j-o-b. I’m sure I’ve said that 100 times, but I really do. And I finally have my first big case, which is pretty big and I’m very excited about it. This one will definitely result in a … Continue reading

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I heart food

I’ve been cooking a lot since Friday and when I looked in the mirror today I felt it was obvious. Never mind the fact that I always feel like this at period time even if my clothes still fit. I … Continue reading

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