My mom can't figure out how to post a comment to this blog.  Is anyone else having that problem, or is it just her? Cause I feel like its probably just her.  Lol.

Pretzel bites

Oh yesssss I did! These were legit. Tasted like the real deal. There was a small explosion in my kitchen when I added 3/4 cup baking soda to some boiling water, but the tragedy was avoided and a masterpiece was created.  I made these tonight at 10pm.  I also made cinnamon covered ones but those are not as good as these delightful, bite-sized, cheese covered pretzel bites. I won't tell how many I ate. More than 10? You'll never know....

What we know for sure is that Tucker and I should never be allowed to play pool together. Ever. Its dangerous for all involved.

Lol.

I'm not kidding.

Okay! Okay! I guess I'm up!!!

Why am I not asleep right now? I want to be asleep right now.

Is an approx. $3.50/hr pay cut worth it to stop working nights?

I am really starting to think so......

But the real question is, is getting up at 5 a.m. really going to be any easier for me?  LOL. I think not....

Oh my goodness. Have you guys seen this show "Bad Girls Club" on the Oxygen network? These stupid, I mean, these girls are the definition of Crazy with a capital "C". The whole point of the show is to put these crazy girls together in a house and hope they fight.

And they do. All the time. Like every day. Fist fights.

No class.

Oh, wonderful day!!!

Everyone, meet Ruby!

Today is a glorious, happy, great day! I got to hold Ruby for the first time. I have been waiting, not so patiently, for 3 months for this. She makes me positively giddy beyond myself!! Can I brag for a moment? She is the cutest thing ever. I mean, EVER. She weighs 4 pounds and its all in her cheeks. I just need to get a better picture of her for you, one close of up her face, so you can see what I mean. I feel like singing out loud. She made my WHOLE DAY.

Plus, I got an iPhone today! Whoop Whoop. Tucker and Cait had to show me how to use it but I'm getting there. Movin' on up!!!!!

                                                   
                  By the way, Happy Valentines Day!!!!!!

Friends.

I feel good today.

I met with some friends from nursing school today. Yes, I do actually have friends. We went and had sushi at one of the best spots in Boise. Yummmm.

I love getting together with old friends and catching up. We are all at different stages in life (ie. some married, some single, some parents, some not, etc.) so, its fun to listen to everyone's latest happenings in their lives.

My friend Cait's baby girl just fed from a bottle for the first time today. HUGE progress. (She was born premature at 23 weeks. 1 lb 3 oz. Ya, real early, real small. So hearing about her progress today makes it an even better day!

Plus, I have made it to the gym pretty much everyday since last Monday. I feel good about that too. But guess what, not one pound lost.

O-well. Right? Right? Someone please say something.....

Awkward.

Have you ever been to the gym and someone working out behind you was making noises that made you question what EXACTLY was going on back there? That happened to me today.

I mean, I'm all for a good workout, but does it really help to scream out loud while bench pressing?

I dunno, maybe it does.

Did you know that Jennifer Aniston is 43? Man, I hope that I look like her when I am 43. Lots of water and hours on the elliptical.

I hate ellipticals.

But I love water.

We are off to a good start.

Yummmm

I made these tonight. Jay came over and we made these together. Don't worry, I am going to take some of them to work tonight to share. Can't compromise my gains at the gym this week. ;)

Thanks for emailing my this recipe, Cait. 

This is so funny. Can you imagine seeing someone up on the mountain wearing one these. Its called "Beardo". It makes me smile.

So Cute.

OMG! How cute are these girls? This blows my mind!! This little girl is a GANSTA! Lol.

Couple things...

Dustin had to work tonight so I went to the mall this afternoon to walk around. I was in the changing room at Macy's and this lady starting singing to herself- loudly. I mean, so loudly that I actually laughed out loud. It was so bad and annoying. I wouldn't have minded if the lady could sing, but she could not. Nails on a chalkboard. Why she was singing so loudly in a busy dressing room is beyond me but I almost said "Shut Up!" out loud, but then I just laughed....... still kinda funny.

Second thing. Whats with today's fashion? Everything is neon in color! All of the shirts are all baggy and not very figure flattering or short and show your belly. This is not a good look for me. Who decided to bring these looks back? I just want to find something classy, maybe in a beige, thats makes me look thinner that I am. Not a pair of neon green skinny jeans and Chuck Taylors with an oversized belly shirt. Is this too much to ask for? I guess this is why I need to wise up and start shopping at reliable stores for grown-ups. You know, places like Ann Taylor, Anthropology, GAP, Express. I doubt they are pushing out the neon themes. 

On a good note. I made it to the gym today.



On a bad note. I am about ready to ruin my workout with a nice glass of wine. 

                                                                                                             

Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday, Caitlin!!!!

Ok, its one day late, but just go with it.

How come whenever you have a really good night/day at work, and you feel all good about it, it has to be followed by an absolutely miserable next shift?  Why is that?

Is it Gods way of keeping balance?

The best part of being a nurse is having people step into your life that truly touch your heart-really make you think about whats important in life.

What I have learned in the last two years is that life is a precious and very special gift. It can be taken from us in a matter of moments and the life that we once knew to be our reality can change within the blink of an eye. I have been blessed to see these changes happen firsthand because I believe I have truly learned things about life that I could not have learned in any other environment. It makes me think twice about my own life and priorities. Our lives can literally be taken from us or the people we love, without our permission, at inconvenient times, without notice, at any moment.

My Uncle said to me yesterday that he was glad I started this blog because its the only way he knows what I'm up to and that I'm still around. He was teasing me of course, but it got me thinking. How unfortunate is it that my Uncle, who lives about 3 miles from my house, should have to keep up with my life through a blog. Why do we (people in general) distance ourselves from each other? I know how precious little time we all seem to have, yet it somehow happens that I only see most members of my extended family once a year, if I'm lucky. Why do I let that happen? Shouldn't we make it a priority to see those people we love, family or friends, more often? To build memories, share stories, teach each other, laugh with each other...

There are just those nights at work that I thank God I do what I do and work with the people I work with because it inspires me to be better at life. I don't want to be that person who wakes up after having a stroke and wish I had taken the time to be active while I could still walk, or ate rich, expensive, elaborate foods while I could still eat, or reach out and hug my family while I could still move my body by my own will, or say 'I love you' while I could still speak.

Its just too short you guys, this life we have. We should do better with it.  Thats all Im trying to say.

Ahhh! The sun!!

Its a beautiful day out and I just got back from walking the dogs with my Mom. It's pretty nice to live close enough to just meet up with her around the block :) I love that we live so close, but I absolutely hate this neighborhood. Ghetto.

I have to work the next three nights. They keep playing all of these pizza commercials on t.v. for the SuperBowl and its making me sooo hungry. But I'm being good.

Im headed out the door to get me some edu-ma-cation :) Going to the annual Heart Symposium to learn me some heart stuff. Uhh huuuh.

Should be pretty interesting actually. I love learning about hearts and now that I am out of school, I really like it when I get to go to these all-day classes. Makes me feel mo' smarta'. Lol.

Plus, mi madre dyed my hair last night so I'm feelin' fresh.

Ok, sorry.

Sorry. I guess I just woke up on the wrong side of the bed or something. No one is going to want to read my sorry little blog if all I ever do is complain.

I will not give up! I will not!

I am going to finish this cup of coffee and go to the gym. I just need to try harder, thats all. Right?

On a side note: I wonder if my family will get together this summer for a camping trip? Its always so fun.

BS!

Did you hear?

That stupid beaver, Puxatony Phil, saw his shadow. What a jerk. Doesn't he know I am dying here? Dying people! I need the sun, warmth, color, activity! And what's this guy so happy about, huh? What-Its funny to lead people to believe that they will have to endure more cold? Whhhyyyy I aughtttaa....

Anyhooo. I feel like giving up on my diet. How can a person follow a diet plan and not loose a single pound? I will not sit here a lie that I haven't fallen off the wagon a few times- But its not like I'm sneaking BonBons and Cheetos in the middle of the night either. Last summer, I joined Weight Watchers Online and in 10 weeks I lost 13 lbs. I felt really good about it because the weight loss was slow and healthy. I did that without even really increasing my activity. But here we are, only 6 months later and I can't even lose a freakin' pound? What is this-a joke? I might as well just give up and eat whatever I want because I will be happier that way anyways. I have spend all this time eating crap I don't even want to for NOTHING! I have never been the type to be able to starve myself or stick to a diet of strictly vegetables. I need carbs and protein or else I freak, literally freak out man! Hhmmppphh. I am spent. Put a fork in me, I'm done.