Apr 18 2012

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Sooooo.

I was keeping what I have been reading on my iPad a secret, but apparently every woman in the country is reading this series, too. It’s no secret! (Warning: If you are offended by sexual content, this book is one you should not pursue.)

An article about the Grey Series landed on the front page of MSNBC so I guess it is okay to mention here. (Part of my tweaking plan: less internet and more book reading.)

Did you know my MDX gets 17 mpg? Did you know I live out of town? Did you know I am on the verge of a breakdown each time I fill up (at least twice a week). That is too much emotional angst, yes?

Looking at the Honda Civic. Over 40 mpg. Are you even kidding me? Adore this little itty bitty piece of goodness already and I don’t even have it yet. (Part of my tweaking. Stop bleeding money.)

Have you ever tried Farro? It’s a high protein whole grain that is delicious in soups. BUT. It is great dumped in a bowl, reheated with frozen blueberries and almonds. (I keep attempting an all protein diet and I just can’t seem to stick to it and anorexia takes determination! Trying to just move more and eat super clean. We’ll see how that goes…)

Have you heard Maroon 5′s new song? Payphone. It has me and the kids dancing around the kitchen like lunatics. Well, Claire and I … while Caeden stares at us, completely horrified.

Good times.

Next, I was asked where I got Claire’s dolls. Some are from an Etsy Shop no longer in business (booooo!) and some are Jelly Cats, and the special one is from Aunt Linz. I am sure she will leave a link in the comment section if you really want to know where to get one (hint, hint.)

I believe that Caeden and I are the only morning people in this house. And by morning people, I mean he is and I gradually come around after I hover over the coffee pot for awhile.

So, my girl Janelle pinned this and I had to share. It is so relevant for all the sleepy heads here at home:

In an ideal word, no one would talk before 10 am. People would just hug because waking up is really hard.

XOXO.

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Janelle - April 18, 2012 - 3:54 pm

And because life is really, really hard. Love you.

Linz - April 18, 2012 - 7:25 pm

So sorry, more bad news. Had Claire’s doll made on an etsy site as well. Just looked in my purchased history and it seems that they are no longer open, either! What a bummer! I’m sure if you searched in Etsy you could find another shop that makes cute fabric dollies.

Darcy Jerome - April 18, 2012 - 8:07 pm

i just read that “Secret” series . . . steamy yes! but also a good story!!

liani - April 19, 2012 - 5:42 am

Hello love. Very good read is ” a bride stripped bare ” by nikki gimmell. Have ordered the secret for me. But in South Africa everything comes late

Amber Berkoski - April 19, 2012 - 9:01 am

So, I just have to tell you that the Honda Civic is WORTH IT. My husband drove an Audi for years but we made the switch because he commutes into DC during the week (hello 400 miles round trip).

He routinely gets 35-40 miles per gallon on his tank. Not just sometimes but ALWAYS. Granted he drives mostly highway but even in the city he’s in the high 20′s, low 30′s.

Plus, those cars are super reasonably priced to buy. Do it, you’ll be glad you did!

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