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We went for one of our road trips this weekend. Last month when we went during the weekend, things worked out decently--not that many people in the restaurants or shopping. At least not so many that I was TOO cranky. This weekend was a different story. No really good stories, just too many irritating people around--enough to make me REALLY happy that I don't carry a gun.
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Last night we went to an authentic Mexican record--authentic in the way that ALL of the employees were NOT American. GREAT food! Our waiter made a fresh salsa right in front of us--to DIE for. I had a chicken taco salad that I could eat every day for the rest of my life and not get tired of. Yum.
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Didn't do much in the way of special shopping except for getting a new pair of Birkenstocks. I didn't get any new ones last year and was due. I REALLY needed new ones after the great volcanic toilet incident. My one pair of Birks didn't make it through very well--seeing as I couldn't clean them, I had to throw them away. Considering how comfortable the new ones are, I guess I have to continue spending the big bucks for them--not much else fits well on my 'cabbage-patch doll' shaped feet.
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Last night in downtown Appleton there was a 'classic car cruise.' Anyone with a classic car drove up and down the main drag for all to see. There were people sitting on the sidewalks as if a parade was going on. Really cool. There were some very nice rides, for sure. I wish we would have known ahead of time and could have sat and watched, too. It would be nice if they did this here in our town.
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One of the best parts of last night was the looking at old pictures we did. When we were getting ready for C's 30th birthday party, we had to look through old pictures and came across several of our friends. We have decided to give any pics we come across to the people who they were of--we figured THEY would appreciate them more than we do. This will save a lot of trouble in the future--like after K and I are no longer on this earth. After my aunt died, it was discovered that she had about an inch of old pictures in the bottom of her trunk--and NO ONE knew who any of the people were. How sad is that--pictures that could be given to families and no way to know who would want them. Hopefully I will be able to keep my kids from having this dilemma in the future. Anyway, we had a GREAT time laughing at what we looked like way back when. And to think we actually thought we looked good. :) Old pictures--always good for a laugh.
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Since having my LASIK done, I have realized that I can't put my make-up on without a magnifying mirror. Not a big problem at home: I HAVE a mirror that works. However, I didn't have one for when we travel. Of course, I had to go out and buy a traveling mirror--NOT cheap. Trouble is, it really didn't matter whether I had a magnifier or not--I STILL don't look that great. :) I REALLY need to make an appointment with my make-up consultant--the circles under my eyes are terribly noticeable since getting rid of the glasses.
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I've decided to pick up two new shows to watch this summer. First is 'Mad Men' on AMC. It will be starting its second season next Sunday, so I have had to record the entire first season today to catch up. Fun. But, I watched the very first episode and got hooked, sooooooo.....
The second show I'm going to start watching just aired the third episode on Thursday. I remember thinking of watching it this past winter on the CBC, where it started, but I was too into the programs I started at the beginning of the fall AND it was hockey season, so I passed. Well, I saw part of the show on Thursday and now I HAVE to watch it. It is the PERFECT summer show--a REAL guilty pleasure. It is the sleaziest form of soap opera and looks to be so over the top to put it in the 'campy' category. The show is called 'MVP: The Secret Lives of Hockey Wives.' WHAT could be more perfect for me? Of course, it is just about as real as a puck-bunny's dreams of meeting and marrying her favorite player, but the guys they have as the players are very nice eye-candy, so it should be a fun watch. Thankfully SoapNet--where the show is being run--re-ran the first three episodes tonight, so I was able to record.
The second show I'm going to start watching just aired the third episode on Thursday. I remember thinking of watching it this past winter on the CBC, where it started, but I was too into the programs I started at the beginning of the fall AND it was hockey season, so I passed. Well, I saw part of the show on Thursday and now I HAVE to watch it. It is the PERFECT summer show--a REAL guilty pleasure. It is the sleaziest form of soap opera and looks to be so over the top to put it in the 'campy' category. The show is called 'MVP: The Secret Lives of Hockey Wives.' WHAT could be more perfect for me? Of course, it is just about as real as a puck-bunny's dreams of meeting and marrying her favorite player, but the guys they have as the players are very nice eye-candy, so it should be a fun watch. Thankfully SoapNet--where the show is being run--re-ran the first three episodes tonight, so I was able to record.
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There are two sayings that I have heard for my entire life that I don't understand, at all:
'He talks like a man with a paper ass.'
'Go piss up a rope.'
HUH?? Does anyone understand what these mean? Obviously, they both are insults, I just don't know what they reference. If anyone knows. please let me know.
And so you have it, my Sunday ramblings. Hope the wait was worth it. ;)
'He talks like a man with a paper ass.'
'Go piss up a rope.'
HUH?? Does anyone understand what these mean? Obviously, they both are insults, I just don't know what they reference. If anyone knows. please let me know.
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And so you have it, my Sunday ramblings. Hope the wait was worth it. ;)
I've never heard either one of those two sayings.. They certainly don't make sense.. One I never got was "putting on the dog." I had to look it up. I still think it's stupid though.
ReplyDeleteReally Good Mexican food is The Best.
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I cant stand shopping or being surrounded by too many people either.
New shoes RULE.
Classic Cars are super hot and I totally awesome.
I LOVE *fully* old photos. and all of the memories they envoke.
If you are in the market for New Makeup I have only ONE suggestion. Suck it up and Go to Macy's and visit the BENEFIT counter. I hate the way makeup feels or lays on my skin all cakey like. BENEFIT is the ONLY makeup I can / will wear that really covers and feels and looks all natural and light and dewy fresh. SWEAR on everything holy it takes 10 years off my face.
That really IS the perfect TV show for you. How exciting.
xxoo
and i have no idea what those expressions are supposed to mean.
ReplyDeleteI WOULD try the Benefit make-up, but would have to go out of town for that. (Closest Macy's is at least three hours away.) Instead, I have been using Jane Iredale for quite afew years and it is FAR superior to anything I ever used up to that point. More expensive--probably in the Benefit range--but worth it in the long run. Plus, I AM able to order it online at a SLIGHT discount. Always a good thing. :) I guess I just need a refresher course on how to apply the stuff now that I am without glasses. BUT, I WILL keep the Benefit brand in mind--thanks!
ReplyDeleteOh, and thank you, both, for not understanding the sayings, either. I thought it was just me. :D But, I still use them even though I don't understand them--they ARE fun to say. ;)
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