Think of these as snippets from my brain. This is also known as The Lazy Way Out.
Yes, I realize it’s the most wonderful time of the year for some folks. What I’m saying is that some parents are more than a little excited to be sending their cherubs back to school in my care. When I hear this from random strangers: “I’ve had enough of my kids this summer! When do you people go back to work so I can send my kids to you?” I have to restrain myself from throat-punching them and looking for sharp objects by which I can lobotomize them.
I have barely done any promoting of the laptop that Acer is helping me give away to a lucky reader (and commenter – you have to comment to be entered) and the comments are already overwhelming. But it’s open for an entire month so you have until August 31st to enter.
I decided that looking at the results of The Shred workout plan on a few of my friends was enough to inspire me to start doing it. One reasons is that it’s free and accessible through my cable tv provider. Another is that it’s a mere 30 minutes per day and even I can afford that much time. So after five dedicated and amazing workouts I failed to keep up with it since I had to spend a week in Chicago for a conference. Instead, I took to taking daily jogs along Lake Shore Drive and failed to stretch enough. Thus, I have tendinitis in my knee and am wearing a brace. Mostly, I’m annoyed with myself for blowing a perfectly good opportunity to start a new workout routine. I should really look into getting an elliptical trainer at home. Either that or I will farm out the work it takes to get great abs and just pay someone to exercise my body for me. That should totally be a thing.
Not long ago I became a Brand Enthusiast for a company called Brand About Town. What I love most about the company is that it has integrity and style and class and I’m really honored to be on their team. I also love that they allowed me to try a pair of 1969 jeans from The Gap and that they are SO MUCH THE AWESOME THAT I DON’T EVEN NEED A BELT. They’re also long enough that I am not angry at my long legs. Except the leg with the bum knee. I’m not even speaking to that leg right now. (I got the very dark pair of Sexy Boot cut.)
The only television I’m looking forward to this fall are the shows: Glee, 30 Rock, and The Office. I’m a creature of habit who can’t really spend time getting to know new characters. If I say that I love Glee too much then they’ll probably cancel it. If they’ve cancelled it already, don’t tell me. I’m still distraught by missing the rest of My Name is Earl. I will never tire of hearing Joy yell, “Oh, SNAP.”
It’s official. Rum hates my intestines and shall never touch my lips again.
If you need some new music to infuse into your life please try Anuhea. Her real name is Anuheake’alaokalokelani Jenkins. HOW COOL IS THAT? One of my best friends, Tammy, introduced her to me earlier this summer and her album is on sale for $5.99. It’s pointless to try to fit Anuhea into just one genre so I won’t do it. She’s talented and vivacious and her lyrics crack me up so much that I still laugh aloud when I’m singing along with them. Try it. You won’t be disappointed.
It’s entirely possible to eat too much edamame.
August 10, 2009 @ 7:22 pm | Filed under Adrenalized, BlogHer, Drugs make me write like this | Permalink | Comments (19)
MammaLoves Said,
August 10, 2009 @ 7:51 pm
THAT should totally be a thing!
I love Glee too.
Loving that I get to hang with you as a Brand About Town Advisory member too.
Lady M Said,
August 10, 2009 @ 9:07 pm
Brand About Town had their suite a few doors down from my hotel room at BlogHer. They were very nice and provided an excellent cupcake. Yum.
Headless Mom Said,
August 10, 2009 @ 10:02 pm
I, too am looking forward to Glee but seeing my schedule so far I hope I can work it in.
Los Angelista Said,
August 11, 2009 @ 12:50 am
Don’t give up on the Jillian Michaels thing. I slacked off over the summer but want to re-start. I’ll be your accountability partner if you want! I really need something because I told myself I can’t use my coupon for my free Gap jeans until I go down a pants size. That needs to be sooner rather than later, for real!
Nel Said,
August 11, 2009 @ 7:12 am
My friend and I started doing Shred recently. I only have one set of 5 pound weights (which I used). Wanna know what my dear friend used? A jar of salsa and a jar of queso! She is seeing more results than I am. Maybe everyone should use food products instead of weights?
Rodd Said,
August 11, 2009 @ 7:33 am
Did Glee start? Saw the pilot earlier this summer, and since I was a swing choir geek from NE Ohio, I knew and loved them all immediately.
Other thing — not sure you’re correct about the edamame. But I’d like to test the theory.
Lu Said,
August 11, 2009 @ 8:07 am
I lost it at throat-punch…I literally fell out of my chair laughing. Can you really eat too much edamame…must test this out. And, I have heard so many good things about Brand About Town. I am so looking forward to getting my Gap jeans. Thrilled to pieces in fact.
Kristabella Said,
August 11, 2009 @ 8:39 am
Further proof that I love you, I too have eaten way too much edamame in the past week. Which is good, because I really think eating a whole bag of it every night was probably not that good for me. Especially since I bathe it in salt.
Also, as a fellow long-legged beauty (see what I did there?) I love Gap jeans! They are LONG and I can be normal and wear heels with my jeans! Or wear flats with them and let them drag on the ground because THAT NEVER HAPPENS WITH PANTS!
Meg Evans Said,
August 11, 2009 @ 10:02 am
I saw the first episode of Glee and loved it–I’m afraid there’s too much singing for it to become a show I watch with hubby, tho. And I also love, love 30 Rock and The Office. And I’m still upset that they canceled Earl. There were just so many great characters on that show!
Avitable Said,
August 11, 2009 @ 12:45 pm
You should also add “Community” – a show on NBC about community college with Joel McHale (from The Soup – he’s funny, but he’s no Aisha Tyler) and Chevy Chase.
EmmieJ Said,
August 11, 2009 @ 1:02 pm
I love my elliptical and it’s great for a 30 minute workout. Check out the Sole brand. They’ve got long stride lengths (those cheapy ones will be more painful for tall you and won’t give you a very good workout).
And I’m with you on rum and edamame.
I, for one, am sending my son to school for the first time and am not at all looking forward to handing him over, so there’s one less potential assault charge for you.
Have a great start to the school year and make sure you’re taking whatever time you can for yourself. Cuz you rock and you totally deserve it.
Coal Miner's Granddaughter Said,
August 11, 2009 @ 5:21 pm
I haven’t had enough of my kids. I honestly think they’ve had more than enough of me.
*Pick up your toys! Don’t draw on the table! No jumping on the couch! GAH!* Yeah, I get tired of hearing my tirades, too.
Mocha Momma Said,
August 11, 2009 @ 8:43 pm
MammaLoves – I’m looking forward to working with you, too! You’ve got that whole style thang.
Lady M – You had the cupcakes, too? Wait. Was your “cupcake” plural, too? No? Dang.
Headless Mom – If need be, I can blog the updates about the shows. I’m committed to that one. The first episode was really cute.
Los Angelista – I had a partner and she’s still going strong (and I try to encourage her daily) but when I get back on the wagon you’re ON.
Nel – Exercising with food. That’s incredible. Could I stop to eat from the jar or is that bad form?
Rodd – Glee hasn’t started yet. You and your son could test that theory together since I know he loves it as much as we do!
Lu – I live to make you laugh. You have the sweetest smile that goes with it. Tell me how you like your jeans!
Kristabella – Are you as happy as I am when your jeans drag on the ground and you get to wear heels? It’s an unnatural joy. I feel weird being excited by it.
Meg – I think that if you sing along with the show he’d appreciate that. Try it. Get back to me.
Avitable – I trust your judgment about that show and had to go look it up. Also, I have a girl crush on Aisha Tyler. I’ll be you do, too.
EmmieJ – You may not believe this, but your words rang true so I went and got my hair cut and colored tonight. So I owe you a ton of thanks.
Coal Miner’s Granddaughter – My tirades are tiring as well. But just think! No teachers will let them leave out toys, draw on tables, or jump on couches. You know what I mean…
Diana Said,
August 11, 2009 @ 8:49 pm
So, when are you people going back to…. oh, wait… nevermind.
I’m normally a creature of habit too. I can’t wait for Grey’s and Brothers and Sisters… and it seems like there is another I’m forgetting but whatever. Oh, Desperate Housewives. BUT, The Good Wife coming to CBS has kind of piqued my interest. I’m hoping Juliana kicks some political husband ass in it.
Marie Said,
August 11, 2009 @ 9:07 pm
I had to swear off rum when I got my first, and last, rum drunk on (all in the same night). At age 15, I’m sorry to say.
Laura Said,
August 11, 2009 @ 9:34 pm
If they canceled “Glee” then both my daughter & I might go into depression. We were quite sad with the canceling of Eli Stone, seems as if it isn’t some stupid reality show it’ll get canceled. I’m not bitter, no not me……
Laura Said,
August 12, 2009 @ 6:25 am
I would totally pay someone to exercise my body for me and get great abs. Can I order the Janet Jackson abs? I would wear belly shirts to church, court, and funerals.
Average Jane Said,
August 12, 2009 @ 12:46 pm
I love posts like this! Also, you’ve reminded me that I need to use my free jeans coupon from Brand About Town.
Fourth Breakfast Said,
August 12, 2009 @ 9:06 pm
Joy and Crabman were awesome. I got a big kick out Danny Glover as Crabman’s dad