Today I took Ryan over to my parents house and I went out with my very good friend for a girls day out. A and I have been friends since we were about 4 years old. We used to be inseparable. If we couldn't see each other, we'd be on the phone with each other for hours. She is not only a good friend (back in childhood days she was my BEST friend), but she's like my sister. But as we got older, got boyfriends, went to college, settled down, etc, we still have kept in touch but don't see each other as often anymore. We try to get together at least once every few months. She works two jobs and I have a child, and we live about 20 minutes away (not that that's really far, but not as close as a block away like we used to).
So anyway, we got together today. We went out for lunch and did a little shopping, then just hung out, drank tea and chatted. Had tons of fun talking about old times. So nice to think back to how much we have been through, and it all seems like it was yesterday, yet so long ago. If that makes any sense. We've come a long way since we were kids playing barbies. We went from little girls playing with barbies, to teens trying to sneak out at night (hehe), to young adults dealing with boyfriend issues, to my wedding, my move to Nebraska, her college, my move back, her new live-in boyfriend, my pregnancy/baby, my new pregnancy, and now her engagement (FINALLY!). And of course all the in-betweens. So MANY in-betweens. Things we laughed about, cried about, got angry about, hate each about, made up about, and loved each other about. Ah, so many memories.
Anyway, it was fun. And I got to see her ring...as she is finally engaged. (took forever I tell ya). It will be fun going through the next chapter with her in her life.
Wednesday, August 30, 2006
Tuesday, August 29, 2006
New haunts
What the?
I'm very confused. What happened to the incredible Packer team we had last week? How can a team go from winning so incredibly well to losing so horribly in just one week? Did they leave their brains and talent back at Lambeau?
3 pre-season games, 2 of them away from home, 2 losses. It was horrible and disappointing.
Cincinnati Bengals: 48
Green Bay Packers: 17
Sad. truly sad.
Makes me wonder if there is any hope at all this year. If they lose every away game, we don't have much of a chance!
I ended up going to bed at the end of the 3rd quarter. Not only was Favre out by that point anyway, but I was getting tired. Not as exciting when you are losing by 30 points!
The Pack plays again on Friday against Tennessee Titans. It's the last pre-season game, so we'll see how it goes.
Come on Pack!
3 pre-season games, 2 of them away from home, 2 losses. It was horrible and disappointing.
Cincinnati Bengals: 48
Green Bay Packers: 17
Sad. truly sad.
Makes me wonder if there is any hope at all this year. If they lose every away game, we don't have much of a chance!
I ended up going to bed at the end of the 3rd quarter. Not only was Favre out by that point anyway, but I was getting tired. Not as exciting when you are losing by 30 points!
The Pack plays again on Friday against Tennessee Titans. It's the last pre-season game, so we'll see how it goes.
Come on Pack!
Saturday, August 26, 2006
Have another beer!
This week it has come to my attention that I live in what is now considered the "drunkest city in America." Of course, any time Milwaukee is mentioned on any list, the news here must cover it. And of course, you get the good reaction, and the bad reaction.
What gets me is that some people are actually upset by this. My big question: Why? To me, it comes as no surprise that Milwaukee ranks #1 as the drunkest city in America. Duh! Well, let's look at the facts here people. Milwaukee is known for the BEER....Miller. Heck, our baseball team is called the Brewers for pete's sake. Our baseball field...oh yeah, you guessed it...called Miller Park. We are one of the few cities that have a bar or pub on every corner. Yes, literally every corner. In other cities people go out for a nice dinner after work. Here, people go to the bar after work. We are known for tail gating before sports events...which always includes beer. We have other breweries here also: Sprecher, Pabst (though I think they are in a different city now), among a few others I believe.
The survey also doesn't take into account though the amount of time it takes for people to drink their drinks. The survey most likely asks how many drinks you drink in a night. Many people here go to a bar after work, spend several hours there, so of course they drink several drinks. It doesn't take into account that many people don't actually get drunk at the bars.
At any rate, thought you might be interested in it. So grab a beer, let's toast to my lovely city being named as the drunkest city in America! Cheers!
What gets me is that some people are actually upset by this. My big question: Why? To me, it comes as no surprise that Milwaukee ranks #1 as the drunkest city in America. Duh! Well, let's look at the facts here people. Milwaukee is known for the BEER....Miller. Heck, our baseball team is called the Brewers for pete's sake. Our baseball field...oh yeah, you guessed it...called Miller Park. We are one of the few cities that have a bar or pub on every corner. Yes, literally every corner. In other cities people go out for a nice dinner after work. Here, people go to the bar after work. We are known for tail gating before sports events...which always includes beer. We have other breweries here also: Sprecher, Pabst (though I think they are in a different city now), among a few others I believe.
The survey also doesn't take into account though the amount of time it takes for people to drink their drinks. The survey most likely asks how many drinks you drink in a night. Many people here go to a bar after work, spend several hours there, so of course they drink several drinks. It doesn't take into account that many people don't actually get drunk at the bars.
At any rate, thought you might be interested in it. So grab a beer, let's toast to my lovely city being named as the drunkest city in America! Cheers!
Thursday, August 24, 2006
Mindset list
The new Beloit College Mindset List is out for this year! It's a list put out by Beloit College in Wisconsin that shows the mindset of the students entering college this year, graduting in 2010. These students this year were born in 1988.
Reading this list made me feel pretty darn old!! LOL But always so fun to read. Check it out! You'll be amazed at what the generation of today's college students know/think! #43 really made me feel old. LOL
Reading this list made me feel pretty darn old!! LOL But always so fun to read. Check it out! You'll be amazed at what the generation of today's college students know/think! #43 really made me feel old. LOL
Sunday, August 20, 2006
Word verification
Sorry to the whole 2 people that actually post comments, but I had to put on the word verification for comments. My sites have been getting spammed quite a lot, so I had to do some prevention.
You can still leave comments. All you have to do now is just type in the letters you see in the box. Easy! Don't let it stop you from making comments! Just no spam allowed! (food or otherwise haha).
You can still leave comments. All you have to do now is just type in the letters you see in the box. Easy! Don't let it stop you from making comments! Just no spam allowed! (food or otherwise haha).
The Pack is Back!
Last night's preseason game was incredible! The Packers finally played like the awesome team I know they are. They played on their own turf and the magic of Lambeau definitely showed.
Favre was in his element, looking comfortable both on and off the field. He played for the whole first half and made several touchdowns. An incredible game!
Green Bay Packers: 38
Atlanta Falcons: 10
It was interesting watching the Falcons. I used to work with a guy (back in the days when I actually worked outside the home) who was a huge Falcons fan. We used to spar back and forth about who was the better QB, Favre or Vick. And even bigger debate on who was the better football team. Brings me a huge smile that GB pulled through with flying colors last night. Way to go GB!
The Pack is Back! Now hopefully they'll play like this during the season too.
Favre was in his element, looking comfortable both on and off the field. He played for the whole first half and made several touchdowns. An incredible game!
Green Bay Packers: 38
Atlanta Falcons: 10
It was interesting watching the Falcons. I used to work with a guy (back in the days when I actually worked outside the home) who was a huge Falcons fan. We used to spar back and forth about who was the better QB, Favre or Vick. And even bigger debate on who was the better football team. Brings me a huge smile that GB pulled through with flying colors last night. Way to go GB!
The Pack is Back! Now hopefully they'll play like this during the season too.
Tuesday, August 15, 2006
On Writing
I am still writing my book. It's a slower process now...as I'm not writing as frequently as I had been previously. I used to get several chapters (scenes) done in a week. Now I'm down to about a chapter (scene) every 1-2 weeks! But I'm still plugging away at it. I'm bound and determined to finish the first draft by the time the baby arrives, knowing there's no way I'm going to get anything done afterwards!
I'm doing well with it though...I'm about 3/4 done with the first draft. Not bad!
What does get me motivated is watching tv shows that deal with the subject I write about. Such as Rock Star: Supernova. I always seem to be motivated to write on Tues and Wed. And at the end of Aug a new show on Fox will be starting with celebrities learning how to sing. Should be interesting.
Anyway, just a small update about my book. It's getting there. :) I have not abandoned it!
I'm doing well with it though...I'm about 3/4 done with the first draft. Not bad!
What does get me motivated is watching tv shows that deal with the subject I write about. Such as Rock Star: Supernova. I always seem to be motivated to write on Tues and Wed. And at the end of Aug a new show on Fox will be starting with celebrities learning how to sing. Should be interesting.
Anyway, just a small update about my book. It's getting there. :) I have not abandoned it!
Sunday, August 13, 2006
Off to a bad start..
The first preseason Packer game was last night..9pm. Figures it had to be on that late. I managed to stay awake for the first half, but once I realized I was dozing on the couch, I had to go to bed!! I can't stay awake that long anymore!
Though I'm thinking I should have gone to sleep earlier...as it was a bad, bad game. I hope this is not an indictation of what we can expect this season. Favre seemed to have an off night....in the first 9 plays he was sacked 3 times! So not good. Though he still looks good doing it :) Our offense was horrible, and our defense even worse! *sigh* well, at least it's just preseason. I didn't even stay awake long enough to see the rookies play. Maybe next week when they actually play at a decent time.
In the end the score was San Diego Chargers 17, Green Bay Packers 3. ick. But it was nice to see Favre. :) After all, it's not whether you win or lose, it's watching the cute players! hehe
Hope to have some better news next week. I'm still rooting for you Pack!
Though I'm thinking I should have gone to sleep earlier...as it was a bad, bad game. I hope this is not an indictation of what we can expect this season. Favre seemed to have an off night....in the first 9 plays he was sacked 3 times! So not good. Though he still looks good doing it :) Our offense was horrible, and our defense even worse! *sigh* well, at least it's just preseason. I didn't even stay awake long enough to see the rookies play. Maybe next week when they actually play at a decent time.
In the end the score was San Diego Chargers 17, Green Bay Packers 3. ick. But it was nice to see Favre. :) After all, it's not whether you win or lose, it's watching the cute players! hehe
Hope to have some better news next week. I'm still rooting for you Pack!
Friday, August 11, 2006
Are you ready for some football?!
It's August already, and you know what that means? FOOTBALL!!! It's time for some football!! I can't wait!
The actual season doesn't start until next month, but this weekend starts the beginning of the preseason games, which, believe it or not, are just as exciting. (Maybe even more so since they don't count).
I'm sure you all know who my favorite team is.....Green Bay, the only team you are pretty much allowed to cheer for when living in Wisconsin. Go Packers Go! (yes, I'm a bonafied cheesehead...and gosh darn it, I'm PROUD of it!). I'm so so so happy that Brett Favre decided to play another season..not only is he good, but he's so darn cute too. :) I'm a little worried this may be his last season....it will be such a sad day when he retires. *sigh*. Though I'm kinda hoping the new rookie QB Brian Wrobel is good..maybe he can someday replace Favre. Not that anyone can actually replace him, but Wrobel is a Wisconsin native (from La Crosse) and he's cute! That's important in a QB you know. :)
Anyway, as the season goes on you can bet I will be blogging about it. Football is pretty close to the only sport I'll actually watch. (and I actually understand most of it..thanks to my cheerleading days and a hubby who explains things well).
And to get you started...here's a good blinkie!
So I'm ready to kick back, grab a Miller (well, for me water), and watch some football!
So are you ready?
The actual season doesn't start until next month, but this weekend starts the beginning of the preseason games, which, believe it or not, are just as exciting. (Maybe even more so since they don't count).
I'm sure you all know who my favorite team is.....Green Bay, the only team you are pretty much allowed to cheer for when living in Wisconsin. Go Packers Go! (yes, I'm a bonafied cheesehead...and gosh darn it, I'm PROUD of it!). I'm so so so happy that Brett Favre decided to play another season..not only is he good, but he's so darn cute too. :) I'm a little worried this may be his last season....it will be such a sad day when he retires. *sigh*. Though I'm kinda hoping the new rookie QB Brian Wrobel is good..maybe he can someday replace Favre. Not that anyone can actually replace him, but Wrobel is a Wisconsin native (from La Crosse) and he's cute! That's important in a QB you know. :)
Anyway, as the season goes on you can bet I will be blogging about it. Football is pretty close to the only sport I'll actually watch. (and I actually understand most of it..thanks to my cheerleading days and a hubby who explains things well).
And to get you started...here's a good blinkie!
So I'm ready to kick back, grab a Miller (well, for me water), and watch some football!
So are you ready?
Wednesday, August 09, 2006
Wisconsin State Fair
We went to the Wisconsin State Fair this past Friday. We had lots of fun! It was a bit warm, but we brought our own water jugs and just refilled them every time we saw a bubbler (for those that aren't accustomed to Wisconsinese, it's a drinking fountain). We saved a lot of money on water that way.
It was Jelly Belly day and we got to see a bunch of jelly belly cars, and got a free sample of some of the jelly bellies. Go figure, we live 15 minutes away from the jelly belly factory, yet we've never been there.
We had tons to eat. Wisconsin famous Baked potato, fries, ice cream, milk, roasted corn (which I had been craving), and the infamous cream puff. You can't go to the WI state fair and not get a cream puff! YUM! Here are some food facts about the fair too.
Ryan loved the animals. He got to pet a cow, a rabbit, and a horse. We also saw the famous racing pigs, and he learned how to milk a cow!
Here he is with a hat we received in the pig barn.
By the end of the day we were all tired...I think Ryan actually outlasted me..but not by much! I was so tired that I actually didn't do anything the whole next day. It wore me out. But it was fun! Definitely worth it!
It was Jelly Belly day and we got to see a bunch of jelly belly cars, and got a free sample of some of the jelly bellies. Go figure, we live 15 minutes away from the jelly belly factory, yet we've never been there.
We had tons to eat. Wisconsin famous Baked potato, fries, ice cream, milk, roasted corn (which I had been craving), and the infamous cream puff. You can't go to the WI state fair and not get a cream puff! YUM! Here are some food facts about the fair too.
Ryan loved the animals. He got to pet a cow, a rabbit, and a horse. We also saw the famous racing pigs, and he learned how to milk a cow!
Here he is with a hat we received in the pig barn.
By the end of the day we were all tired...I think Ryan actually outlasted me..but not by much! I was so tired that I actually didn't do anything the whole next day. It wore me out. But it was fun! Definitely worth it!
various pictures
Time for more pics. Ryan just recently learned to ride his tricycle! He finally got over that hump of pushing with his feet to actually pedaling. Here is a pic of him riding. I have a video too...but I have no idea how to blog a video.
Here is Ryan helping daddy make fiber bars for mommy. He is such the little helper! (and he likes the bars too!)
Here is Ryan helping daddy make fiber bars for mommy. He is such the little helper! (and he likes the bars too!)
Sorry!
Sorry I haven't updated in quite sometime....time seems to slip away sometimes. Not to mention I have gotten out of the writing thing lately, and I haven't felt like anything I write lately is really worth any importance. Haven't been doing much, haven't been writing much...just been kinda....living.
I will try to update more frequently though...since I know there's quite a few readers out there. :)
More to come..I promise!!
I will try to update more frequently though...since I know there's quite a few readers out there. :)
More to come..I promise!!
Tuesday, August 01, 2006
Feeling Hot Hot Hot
We are in the middle of a heat wave!! It has been incredibly warm for about a week now. The past 2 days were so hot that I wouldn't even let Ryan play in the pool. It actually hurts to breathe when outside. I know I said I wanted warm weather, but this is ridiculous!
We are supposed to get some storms tomorrow evening, bringing with it a cool front. So hopefully by Thursday it will be cool enough to at least step outside again!
We are supposed to get some storms tomorrow evening, bringing with it a cool front. So hopefully by Thursday it will be cool enough to at least step outside again!
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