Several years ago I bought Chelsea Handler’s first book My Horizontal Life: A Collection of One-Night Stands and enjoyed it so much I leant it out to a couple of my friends to read. I have been reading so much Fantasy stuff lately that I needed a break. As soon as I found the book pictured above I added it to my Reading List on bomc2.com. It looks to be an easy read, so I will carry it with me in my purse and break it out whenever possible.
The picture below would be a lamb gyro made by the owner of a fantastic local Greek restaurant named Baba Ganush. He or one of his helpers stand out back of my favorite local dive Thursday through Saturday nights starting around 10:30pm. The gyro that I get only costs me five dollars, and I always tip him two to three dollars. I always get extra spicy sauce added to it. This is by far my favorite late night snack. I wish it was available seven nights a week.
Mike has a few fire places in his house, but the bottom left fire place in the living room is by far the most used. On cold nights like tonight it is imperative to keep warm. Downstairs the heat doesn’t work as well, so this is our way of saving on heat and keeping us gamers/TV watchers happy. This is one of my favorite things to do this time of year. Now all I want to do is go camping.
While staying with Mom after her back surgery I had a craving for her red beans & rice. They are absolutely incredible. She taught me how to make them this evening and I am excited to prepare them at my own home.
I don’t know why I am surprised but I am. Minus a couple jars of marinara for my Mom this all cost me $79 at Whole Foods…but I love the place!
My first book was “The Time Travelers Guide to Midieval England”, and I am still reading through it. I made this book my second choice because not only do I adore Ree Drummond’s website but her recipes are to die for. I’m pretty damned excited that it isn’t just recipes on this book either. Ree has included an almost auto biography into this book as well. I’d recommend her blog or her book to any woman, especially one who cooks for more than five people at a time.
Day 7 - Something New
Christian, my ex roommate and one of my closest friends, was awesome enough to get me these for my birthday in July.
Day 8 – Technology
Yes, that would be a Real Housewives show on in the background. This is what I do while I’m home and being lazy.
Day 9 – Faceless Self Portrait
Taken in the bathroom mirror. Classy.
Day 10 – Something I Made
I’ve been cross stitching since I was a little kid. I still do it to this day. I have yet to finish the one below, and I am pretty sure I started it over five years ago.
Day 11 – Something Fun
Fill-It-In puzzles have also been something that has been around since I was a kid. I remember when I lived in Houston for that horrible part of my life I filled out at least two books a week. I prefer the books that have the special “larger” puzzles, but I haven’t been able to find one at the grocery store I go to lately. Hmmm.
I’ve been a good girl and taking my pictures every day, but the battery on my car went out and I have been staying at Mike’s house. Needless to say, I haven’t been able to post. I’m posting this on my iPhone. Thumbs down. Once I’m home I’ll post several pics on one post. Mike needs to get Internet. Fast!
Although I have not been posting every day I have been taking pictures every day. I am really enjoying these photo challenges, especially since I get to use the Canon Rebel I got last October. I call it “Beastmode”. Okay, onto the photo challenge:
Day 4 – Favorite Color
Obviously I love the color pink. Blue has been my favorite color since I was a child, but I am more attracted towards the color pink. I have pink in most of my wardrobe, but it is one of those colors that I have to be in the mood to wear.
Day 5 – Someone I Love
Oh, Mike. I could stare at him all day. I think he is the most beautiful man. The past seven months have been a whirl wind of laughter and good times. Of course I would get this picture as he was talking, but we had just shaved his head and I had to get a picture of it. I’ll miss his faux-hawk, but I don’t blame him for cutting it all off. This has been one of the hottest summers.
Day 6 – Childhood Memory
My Mom received this blanket at my baby shower sometime in early 1984. I guess you could say that this blanket is older than I am. It has its place in my room. Sometimes it ends up in bed with me. I cannot lie about that. I have so many fond memories with and of this blanket. Christ, I think there are probably hundreds of pictures of me as a kid with that blanket in my hand. If I do choose to have children, I will pass this on to my first child no doubt.
The past several nights I’ve been staying at Mike’s new house. He doesn’t have Internet, so sorry about missing several days! I’ll post days 4 & 5 shortly.
Day 2 – What I Wore
My brother Tommy gave my those Sponge Bob pajama pants (I call them my “nerdy pants”) when I still lived with my Mom over five years ago. I will wear these until I literally cannot wear them any more. I sleep in them constantly. They are super comfortable and I think the fact that my brother gave them to me holds a large amount sentimental value for me.
Day 3 – Clouds
One of my favorite things about living where I live is the view. There is no fake light to block out the stars, and the clouds are so easily accessible. I wish my condo complex had a pool. That would be perfect.
