Cat's Away......

Mice will work VERY hard! I won't bore you with all that was accomplished this week while my little punkin' was golfing in NC. However, I will share with you a project. The weekends will be devoted to my Martha within. (sometimes that bitch is just screaming to get out, KWIM?)

OK, so months ago, like a bad home owner, I was removing nail polish. I set the top to the remover on my bathroom shelving unit. No big deal...........unless you FORGET that you've set the top there. Which is exactly what happened, resulting in this:

No big deal, but it looked bad. Someone suggested I buy a tray and "cover it up". So, I sashay my ass to Target after church today and buy a beautiful silver tray. Only to find out that the tray is too small and therefore won't cover up the spot. But now, I've fallen head over heels in love with the tray idea, so it ain't goin' back.

Now what?

Get out a paintbrush and paint the top. Why not? It's raining and crappy out. We'll freshen it up, and THEN put the tray on top!

So, here is the top all freshly painted:



And now, with said tray on top.........................



I love it! I am so happy with how it turned out! It was not a "Martha on a Dime" project in the least. Yes, the paint was leftover. But the tray+accessories probably cost me about $35. May have been cheaper to just purchase a new one, but me thinks this gives the bathroom just a tad bit of personality!

So I'm pondering my next project. I'd like to tackle the photo wall and really get some good stuff up there. Off to do my research.....................

Twice in one DAY?

Who am I?  I never blog twice in one week, let alone twice in one day!  

I'm thinking all this blogging will keep Vicki busy while she's off on maternity leave next week!

Anyhow, nothing really to say today.  Just reporting my cals in/cals out:

Cals in: 1447 total

Cals out: 1950

Deficit of 500.  Keep it up and I can lose 1 lb by next week!

Hi Friends,

And a happy, murky Wednesday to you!  Lucy and I decided to wake up at the bright and early hour of 5:30 this morning, so here I sit pondering life while watching Channel 4 weather.....

What does one ponder at 5:30 in the morning?  Good question, here goes.....

1) "What do I need to do to simplify my life?"

I'm fairly certain this is a rhetorical question.  Do I say "no" more often?  Do I cut out more activities?  I don't know.  It seems when I cut something, I always find something else to take it's place!  I'm already stressing about all the things we have going on in the month of May......and we're not even there yet!  I may have to "bow out" of an activity or two.  It's just too overwhelming.

2) "What do I want to DO with the rest of my life?"

(At this point, I don't have any answers here!)

3) I need to re-do some things around my house.  But then that is a complete contradiction to #1.  Unless I hire some stuff out.  Which I am definitely OK with!  

What do YOU do to simplify your life?  Leave an answer in my comments section, and I have a prize for one lucky reader!  

A is for.....

This week's blog will feature some cool things that start with the letter "A"!  (see, informative, fun, and NOT about me!)  

I have 3 things to share with you that are "A" mazing!

1) Addicted to CostCo:

In the spirit of blog revival, I turn you to one of my favorite blogs.  Now, I can't take the credit for finding this....thanks to Liz for turning me onto this blog.  What could be better than CostCo you might ask?  A website devoted to telling you ALL THE GREAT THINGS CostCo has to offer!  

Click here to see what I'm talking about.  You'll love it!

2) Amazing Concealer

You can buy it here: Sephora

It is not a dramatic name.  It truly is amazing!  I had put this little gem away for awhile----I don't know why!  But man, it is some good stuff.  I highly recommend it!  Great for under eye circles.....

3) How about a yummy recipe???  This is a great, spring-like recipe that gets rave reviews!  Would even be nice for an Easter appetizer.  Hope you enjoy!

Annie's Fruit Salsa and Cinnamon Pitas:

Enjoy.  Have a Happy Easter everyone.  I'll be back next week with the "B" installment.  I'm off to watch the Masters, take a nap, and have dinner with some girlfriends! 

Blogging

So here I am, trying to decide if I should continue to blog.  Several of you have requested more blogging activity.  I'm still sorting out what the HELL I have to say that would be of interest to anyone.  But maybe my neuroses make you feel better about yourselves, who knows!?!?!

Anyhow, here is the issue with which I struggle.....

Blogs seem so, well, self-absorbed!  I mean, you literally talk about yourself and/or what is going on in your life.  I KNOW my life isn't that exciting.  But, if I could structure it so you might LEARN something now and again, it might be somewhat interesting, huh?

So, look for a new post a week from me.  I've decided to structure it in alphabetical sequence, covering any topic that fits the letter of the week.  This week, the letter is "A".  (seems like a logical place to start, wouldn't you say?)

Please leave comments!  I love to hear from the 1-2 of you that read my blog!  :)  

Off to start this week's entry.  Happy Monday.

What to do with Thanksgiving leftovers?!?!?!

I have been MIA from the blogging world, but something that will change in the near future. Be watching for some new and exciting things!

Here is a great recipe for leftover turkey. We are having it for dinner tonight because K.T. has been sick and this just seemed like a perfect cure!

Turkey and Wild Rice Soup

Hope you enjoy!

You had me at "9"

(and the 0210 after it didn't hurt either! ) ;)

Oh yeah. Back to West Beverly. I swore up and DOWN I would not get sucked in. "I will not watch 90210, I did that in COLLEGE" (yup, I'm THAT old!) But, DF Liz sent out an email reminding all of us to watch. I, being the somewhat single girl with a boyfriend who is married to Chrysler Financial, thought "well, I could watch once and see if it's worth it."

It's SOOOOOOOOOOO worth it. Cheesy? Hell yes. Dramatic? Mmm hmm. Guilty Pleasure? Already set on my Tivo. I haven't crossed the bridge on what I will do when Biggest Loser comes back on, but like I said, a bridge yet to cross.

And so now I'm on countdown to Mexico. Coronas, here I come! I can't wait to chill and read some good books and drink some foo foo drinks! I am taking my laptop. No, I won't be checking emails. I may blog, who knows. But, vacation to me means I get to scrapbook! So, I'll take my laptop and my hard drive and I HOPE (fingers crossed!) to have completed a book by the time we get home.

So, my guess is this may be all from me this week. I need to pack and work and try to squeeze in a pedicure!

See you all when we return. Adios!