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October 7, 2013

Shopping and Football

Monday, why do you always come so quickly? I enjoyed this weekend and actually felt like I got a lot accomplished. Normally I feel like I just scratched the surface of what I need to get done but this one was different. So lets recap this weekend of accomplishments.

Friday: Friday I went to the gym and got a quick workout in. My legs are still sore from my leg workout on Thursday so it was a biceps and cardio kinda night. After some dinner I picked up a movie at RedBox and hit up CVS where they had a Buy One get 50% off so I scored a few lip glosses.

lipstick

I settled in with Seamus and the movie.

seamus-1

Side note: I was coughing and feel like I am getting a cold. 🙁 Pretty much anything with Jason Statham I will watch, because he is hot, he has an English accent and he kicks butt in his fight scenes, enuff said! I watched Redemption.

Redemption (2013) Poster

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Saturday: This was all about shopping. I had a lot of places I wanted to hit so it was a well oiled plan of attack. I hit Target for some office supplies and a mailing envelope.  I went to the Post office to mail a knitted hat to Emily @ The Beauty and the Greek Blog. Then it was off to Wal-Mart to pick up some dog food for Seamus. Kohl’s was the next stop where I got some new sneakers. I have been having a little bit of issues with my ankle and my knee from an old injury so hoping these will help, plus they look cute!

sneakers

I then went to JoAnn’s Fabric to grab some supplies for my Halloween costume. Yes, I am making my costume. Yes, Halloween is awesome! What of it?! This is just part of the costume while will be a tulle skirt, but that is the only hint you get for now.

costume

I finished up the shopping extravaganza with some grocery shopping.  I took Seamus for a 3 mile walk and then settled in to a few episodes from the second Season of Homeland and rested for a bit (okay I napped for 30 minutes). Seamus always keeps me company.

Seamus

Ohio State was playing at 8pm so I was tweeting and watching the game which was a nail biter. It was way to close of a game and ended just before midnight with a touchdown at 5 seconds to go!! Thanks for the mini stress attach Buckeyes but I will take the win!

Sunday: Sunday was a very restful day thanks to getting more of my errands done on Saturday. I finish some laundry, dishes and taking out the trash stuff that needs to get done. I settled into this Fall Baking magazine to get some inspiration while enjoying a cup of coffee in my Ohio State mug. I posted the image on Instagram and it was liked by the QB of the Buckeyes – Braxton Miller!! It’s probably not even him, but I’ll take it, it kinda made my morning.

football

I did some food prep and reading. Currently reading Then Came You by Jennifer Weiner. Since it was raining all day it was a snuggling kinda day. Seamus was a big snuggle bunny. He slept while I was reading, then shortly after I took the picture he got up and snuggled up next to my side, when that wasn’t enough he plopped right in my lap on top of my book. He likes to snuggle on his own terms.

Seamus-2

The Patriots played at 1pm so I watched the game, finally took a shower during the half time then it was time for my blogger meetup. I was a bad blogger and didn’t take my camera out at all. Though I snapped a pic of the menu so it counts! It was such fun and all the girls were so nice, and I liked that they all write about different topics!

food

Just want to add in that poor Seamus got sprayed by a skunk this morning and it is horrific. I gave him a bath then took my own shower and I got to work and i can still smell it on me!! Poor thing was in the corner of my bedroom where he never goes and looked so sad. His eyes were watering and he threw up a little probably trying to get the taste and smell of it out of him. Poor guy!

Linking up with Sami at Sami’s Shenanigans and Leann at Join the Gossip .

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October 4, 2013

May This Day Be As Epic As Leg Day

Happy Friday!! I may or may not be doing the dance of the white girl shuffle to ring in this Friday! It was a very odd week. Not in a bad way it was just really weird. I had Wednesday off for a meeting with my lawyer for issues I am having with my Condo/Duplex. It went well and I have a game plan for going forward. She is really awesome since she isn’t charging me. Bonus!  I got back into the gym and worked out everyday this week!! Yesterday was leg day so I am walking around like a seasoned cowboy! Ouch! Enough about that, it’s time for me to share with you my five things for Friday.

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One.  I am excited to be going to my first ever Boston Area Blogger meetup and it is right down the street from me. Can’t beat it! It is on Sunday at 6:30 pm so be sure to check back on Monday for my Weekend update for pics.

 

Two. I think I have already professed my love for Halloween but if not I bring you these free Printables. I love them all. Go here for all of them. This one will be on display in my home!

Halloween Countdown

 

 

Three. Can I just say that I love Jimmy Fallon!! I am so glad he moved to late night!! The rap duo’s he does with Justin Timberlake are Epic, but the ones I love the best are the lip sync contests. The one with John Krasinski was good but this one is even better! I was laughing out loud while watching this one.

 

Four. Pretty much how i am feeling today, and while trying to crawl up the stairs last night! Oh, but what a feeling!

 

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Five. So I have a little confession to make…. I take all my first dates to Margarita’s!! There are a few reasons why.

1. If I am going to cheat on my diet it is going to be for Mexican food and Margarita’s

2. They usually serve $5.00 Margarita’s the size of your head

3. I have a bad memory (thank to a concussion) so this way when looking back with that special someone about your first date you won’t forget where it happened, because it will always be Margarita’s. I think it is genius! Haha!

 

Well I am off to count the minutes to this weekend!! Keep me busy by telling me what you have planned for this weekend?

 

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October 3, 2013

6 Things About Me

Good Morning! I am feeling a little chipper after my day off, even though it was everything but relaxing. I felt like I ran around all day. There was not a moment of rest at all, but I got done what I needed to, so I guess that is a good thing.

A little while back I was tagged by Lisa from Meanderings, Adventures and Crafty Inspiration. She was assigned as my Little as part of the Bigs and Littles Blogging Network.  It has been so nice getting to know her, she has traveled to many far away places and currently in Peru! Consider us all jealous! She tagged my in a post for 6 Things About Me, so I am posting my 6 Things.

Would you prefer a city break or a sun, sea, and sand vacation?

I would prefer a sun, sea , and sand vacation. Parking my butt in a beach chair and not moving for a few days sounds perfect. Think Bermuda, though I would get out and enjoy the water too, parasailing or getting on some jetski’s would be so much fun!

Bermuda

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If you could travel to one place in the world, where would it be?

I can’t pick just one but a few on my bucket list and have been a dream of mine to visit for a long time are Greece, Italy, and Australia.


How many countries have you traveled to?  How many of the 50 states?

I have only been outside of the US once when i went to Germany. It was really beautiful and had a lot of great castles and interesting food. I love how they are really big on letting dogs go everywhere. There was a lot of dogs in restaurants and in stores. My idea of Utopia! (Though I don’t think Seamus would make the grade – they were really well behaved dogs) I have driven through probably 25-30 of the 50 states but I would like to spend more time in each state in the future. Road trip anyone?

View from Burg Landshut

View from Burg Landshut

Burg Landshut

Burg Landshut


What is your favorite thing about yourself (or quality you like in others if you don’t wanna talk about yourself)?
I think that I have a giving heart. I want to help others whenever I can.


What did you want to be when you grew up and what do you do now?

I think I have wanted to be everything under the sun. A big one for me was a Cop. Though I think I have always been to sensitive for it. If someone gave me a sob story I may just let them go. I also was afraid of becoming to jaded. My major in college started out as Criminal Justice and was looking into being a Forensic Analyst though the blood part got to me.


What is something not a lot of people would know about you?

 I almost graduated college in a year and a half. I took so many classes my freshman year because I was so homesick. After talking to my Dad the first trimester of Sophmore year I decided to stick it out, changed my Major and took a lighter course load. I ended up with a Major in Communication and a minor in Sociology. I blame my Dad, he is wicked smart and I guess it rubbed off!

 What random fact would I be surprised to learn about you? Share in the comments.

 

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October 2, 2013

Like a Busted Can of Biscuits

Happy Hump Day everyone!! I have the day off today so it will be relaxing minus a trip to my lawyers office for condo business.  Seamus is going to hate me being home because I will be walking him into the ground! Chubby monkey needs some extra exercise! So after feeling like a stuff sausage after one to many cheat meals I am back to eating as healthy as possible. So here is a day of eats.
Breakfast – Nothing special here 18 oz of water, 1 scoop protein, 1/2 cup frozen strawberries, 1 TBSP Natural peanut butter.
Protein Shake
Mid-morning – 3/4 cup egg whites, 1 egg scrambled with salsa ~ 1/2 cup oats prepared with 1 cup water with one packet of Truvia.
snack
Lunch – 6 oz of chicken, 1 cup of broccoli, 1/2 cup of rice topped with a little salsa
lunch
Mid Afternoon – One whole cucumber, 1 can of tuna, little spoonful of Greek yogurt
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Dinner – This was so very random but I was not feeling any food. One Honeycrisp apple, 1 scoop protein shake, 1 cup of broccoli
dinner
How has your eating been this week?
Are you caving to the pumpkin craze and eating it all?

Linking up with Liz from Fitness Blondie

The Hump Day Blog Hop
and Jenn from Peas and Crayons

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October 1, 2013

Spicy Chicken Chili

If there is anything that screams fall it is Chili!! I don’t think I have ever made my own, it has always been at other parties that I have had them. So a goal for me this year is to find a recipe that I like and/or modify one to my tastes. I decided to follow the recipe from this pin. However I made a few changes. I think this will be a good base but I already have plans for the next batch!

 Chili-8

Ingredients:

3-4 cups Cooked Chicken, shredded ~ 2 (15.5 oz) cans Pinto Beans, drained and rinsed  ~ 1 cup Corn (I used frozen) ~ 1 medium Onion, diced ~1 TSP minced Garlic (or 2 cloves minced) ~ 3 tablespoons Flour ~ 4 teaspoons Chili Powder ~ 2 teaspoons Cumin ~ 1-1/2 teaspoons Kosher Salt {more or less to taste} ~ 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste ~ 3-4 cups Chicken Broth ~ 3/4 cup Whole Milk or Heavy Cream OPTIONAL: Green Pepper and Jalapeno (left out from the original recipe)

Directions:

In a dutch oven or shallow pan sauté the onions, and minced garlic in three tablespoons of butter over medium-low heat.

Spicy Chicken Chili

Once soft, season with the chili powder and cumin. Sprinkle with the flour and stir until the flour is absorbed.  Add in one cup chicken broth and the 3/4 cup milk (or cream) stir and bring to a simmer. Stir in two tablespoons tomato paste.

Spicy Chicken Chili

Add in the drained beans, shredded chicken and corn.

Spicy Chicken Chili

Spicy Chicken Chili

Spicy Chicken Chili

Stir and add in 2 cups of more broth (add a little more if needed).

Spicy Chicken Chili

Cover and simmer for 45 minutes to an hour over medium-low, then remove the lid and simmer for 15 minutes.

Spicy Chicken Chili

I added a sprinkle of shredded taco cheese. Optional to serve with a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt.

Do you have a favorite Chili Recipe?

Do you have a “must have” ingredient or spice for Chili?

 

Linking up with Jessica and Ashley.

 

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