Way back on April 14, I ordered a birthday present for my husband. I ordered a DVD online for his birthday that was last Friday, the 27th. Two days after I ordered the DVD, I received an email saying the DVD was mailed and it should arrive in 5-10 business days. Plenty of time to arrive for his big day.
On my husband's birthday, I gave him one of his presents that I already had. It was a red Boston University t-shirt. He received his Master of Criminal Justice from BU in 2005 and he wanted a shirt. I ordered the shirt the same day as the DVD and the shirt came within 3 days. When the mailman didn't bring the DVD in the mail on his birthday, I let him know what his other present was. I told him to expect Harvey Birdman: Attorney at Law, Season One soon.
The mailman came by earlier today and brought the mail. No Harvey Birdman. The email that the company sent said to expect delievery between 4/25-4/30. Well today is the last day of April. I called the 800 number to see what was going on. The customer service lady said that it was the 10th business day and if I don't get it by Thursday call them back. If I should happen to call them back, the company will ship out another DVD. The lady was nice on the phone, but I just wanted to yell because this DVD was supposed to be a birthday present. My husband's birthday was last Friday not this coming Thursday. GRRRRRRRRRRR!
I hope Harvey arrives before Thursday, I don't want to wait another week or two to watch the first season. Err, I mean my husband doesn't.
Monday, April 30, 2007
Friday, April 27, 2007
Last name fun
At a high school baseball game that I was photographing today, the players were having fun with a teammate's last name. The player's last name is Hooker.
Examples of what was being said in the dugout:
"Way to find the hole Hooker"
"We need you on the corner Hooker"
Silly boys.
Examples of what was being said in the dugout:
"Way to find the hole Hooker"
"We need you on the corner Hooker"
Silly boys.
Thursday, April 26, 2007
Random things
The soccer game was played as scheduled Wednesday. The heavy rain passed and when the game started it was sprinkling and cold, in the low 40s. I wore boots, pants, a sweater, jacket and a long raincoat, and I was still cold. I left my gloves in the car because I didn't think it was that cold out. Wrong! After the game, I had a mental note: Always bring gloves.
When I arrived at the soccer field, I got my camera ready. Before even taking any photos, I counted how many people were in attendance. Other then the players, officials, coaches and scorekeepers, there were about 15 people on or near the stands. Not a huge turnout. What's wrong with people? They don't like standing outside in the cold and rain?
Everyday I read USA Today on the web. While reading Pop Candy the other day, she had a link to a woman who blogs about The Baby-Sitters Club book series. Growing up, I also read that series and loved it. I thought it was cool that these 13 year-old girls were in a club and had jobs. I so wanted to be them. I spent about a half-hour on her blog and laughed the entire time. It is a great blog and I'm glad that it was brought to Whitney's attention at PC.
Happy early birthday honey.
When I arrived at the soccer field, I got my camera ready. Before even taking any photos, I counted how many people were in attendance. Other then the players, officials, coaches and scorekeepers, there were about 15 people on or near the stands. Not a huge turnout. What's wrong with people? They don't like standing outside in the cold and rain?
Everyday I read USA Today on the web. While reading Pop Candy the other day, she had a link to a woman who blogs about The Baby-Sitters Club book series. Growing up, I also read that series and loved it. I thought it was cool that these 13 year-old girls were in a club and had jobs. I so wanted to be them. I spent about a half-hour on her blog and laughed the entire time. It is a great blog and I'm glad that it was brought to Whitney's attention at PC.
Happy early birthday honey.
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Rain, cameras and outdoor sporting events don't mix
Later today, I will be photographing a soccer game in the rain. I know there is no chance that the game will be canceled. Soccer games are played no matter what. I'm not looking forward to covering my camera/lens in plastic, wearing boots/raincoat and standing outside in rainy 45 degree weather.
Do you think besides the players, officials, and me that parents would want to stand on the side of the field to watch their daughters play in the heavy downpour? If it was me, I would say "Honey, I'll watch from the car."
Do you think besides the players, officials, and me that parents would want to stand on the side of the field to watch their daughters play in the heavy downpour? If it was me, I would say "Honey, I'll watch from the car."
Monday, April 23, 2007
Sunday 5K
Sunday, I ran in a local 5K. I was a perfect day to run. It was nice, sunny and the temperature was in the 50s.
The first mile I ran pretty well. I kept a good, steady pace on the mixture of hills and flat surfaces. I passed the first mile marker, a full minute faster then what I usually run. I thought I could keep that pace for the entire race. Then it happened, severe stomach cramps. The pain was terrible, my pace slowed but I kept running. The stomach cramps stopped near the end of the second mile. With the pain gone, I started picking up my pace.
While I was running slower with the worst stomach cramps ever, two women passed me. My hope was to catch back up with them, but they were both so far ahead I knew the chances would be slim. Since I couldn't catch the two ahead of me, my motivation was to keep a group of women behind me. After crossing the second mile mark, I could hear them talking. I really didn't know how close they were, but they were close enough that I could hear bits and pieces of their conversation.
Around the 2.5 mile mark, the course took a left hand turn. It was at this time I could turn around and see where they were. While going around the corner, I turned to look back. I didn't see them. It was a relief. I knew that I had some distance on them. With not much more of the race left, I wanted to finish with a good time.
I continued to pick up my pace on the flat surface. The course didn't stay flat for long. The flat course dipped down then up a giant hill. I ran strong up the hill and was excited that I was close to the end. When I made the final turn towards the finish line, I tried so hard to sprint to the finish. My legs had nothing left. I spent all of my energy making up time from the horrible second mile. I crossed the finish line at 32:01.57. I finished sixth in my age group. I thought I beat last year's time, but I was just shy: 31:57.
I didn't beat last year's time but this run made me happy. I was happy because I wasn't last in my age group and I wasn't the last runner on the course. There have been many 5 and 10K races where I was last in both categories. When I do finish last, it doesn't bother me. I'm just happy that I finish every race that I start, no matter where I finish.
The first mile I ran pretty well. I kept a good, steady pace on the mixture of hills and flat surfaces. I passed the first mile marker, a full minute faster then what I usually run. I thought I could keep that pace for the entire race. Then it happened, severe stomach cramps. The pain was terrible, my pace slowed but I kept running. The stomach cramps stopped near the end of the second mile. With the pain gone, I started picking up my pace.
While I was running slower with the worst stomach cramps ever, two women passed me. My hope was to catch back up with them, but they were both so far ahead I knew the chances would be slim. Since I couldn't catch the two ahead of me, my motivation was to keep a group of women behind me. After crossing the second mile mark, I could hear them talking. I really didn't know how close they were, but they were close enough that I could hear bits and pieces of their conversation.
Around the 2.5 mile mark, the course took a left hand turn. It was at this time I could turn around and see where they were. While going around the corner, I turned to look back. I didn't see them. It was a relief. I knew that I had some distance on them. With not much more of the race left, I wanted to finish with a good time.
I continued to pick up my pace on the flat surface. The course didn't stay flat for long. The flat course dipped down then up a giant hill. I ran strong up the hill and was excited that I was close to the end. When I made the final turn towards the finish line, I tried so hard to sprint to the finish. My legs had nothing left. I spent all of my energy making up time from the horrible second mile. I crossed the finish line at 32:01.57. I finished sixth in my age group. I thought I beat last year's time, but I was just shy: 31:57.
I didn't beat last year's time but this run made me happy. I was happy because I wasn't last in my age group and I wasn't the last runner on the course. There have been many 5 and 10K races where I was last in both categories. When I do finish last, it doesn't bother me. I'm just happy that I finish every race that I start, no matter where I finish.
Thursday, April 19, 2007
Books
I returned my books to the library this morning and picked out two different books. I would have borrowed a third book, but it was missing from the shelve. The library computer indicated that the book was in the library and supposed to be on the shelve. I went back, looked around most of the biography section and still couldn't find it.
When I was checking out my other books, I told the librarian that the book I was looking for was missing from the shelve. I gave her the authors name and the title and she went see if she could find it. A couple of minutes later, she came back empty handed. She said she would have workers look for the book later today. I wrote down my name and phone number and was told when the book is found, they will call me. BOO!
A Man of Faith, David Aikman
Hannibal Rising, Thomas Harris
All of the President's Men, Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward
House of Sand and Fog, Andre Dubus III
Jack: A Life Like No Other, Geoffrey Perret
Shadow: Five Presidents and the Legacy of Watergate, Bob Woodward
Manhunt: The 12-Day Chase for Lincoln's Killer, James L. Swanson
The Manchurian Candidate, Richard Condon
Leni Riefenstahl, Rainer Rother
From Here to Eternity, James Jones
Cultural Warrior, Bill O'Reilly
Ava Gardner: Love is Nothing, Lee Server
The Man Who Would Not Shut Up, Marvin Kitman
Clint Eastwood, Richard Schickel
Currently Reading: Notorious, Donald Spoto
Up Next: Katharine Hepburn, Barbara Leaming
When I was checking out my other books, I told the librarian that the book I was looking for was missing from the shelve. I gave her the authors name and the title and she went see if she could find it. A couple of minutes later, she came back empty handed. She said she would have workers look for the book later today. I wrote down my name and phone number and was told when the book is found, they will call me. BOO!
A Man of Faith, David Aikman
Hannibal Rising, Thomas Harris
All of the President's Men, Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward
House of Sand and Fog, Andre Dubus III
Jack: A Life Like No Other, Geoffrey Perret
Shadow: Five Presidents and the Legacy of Watergate, Bob Woodward
Manhunt: The 12-Day Chase for Lincoln's Killer, James L. Swanson
The Manchurian Candidate, Richard Condon
Leni Riefenstahl, Rainer Rother
From Here to Eternity, James Jones
Cultural Warrior, Bill O'Reilly
Ava Gardner: Love is Nothing, Lee Server
The Man Who Would Not Shut Up, Marvin Kitman
Clint Eastwood, Richard Schickel
Currently Reading: Notorious, Donald Spoto
Up Next: Katharine Hepburn, Barbara Leaming
Wednesday, April 18, 2007
Miles run in 2007
Today I ran a easy 2.6 miles outside. Sunday is my first 5K of the year and I wanted to run on the road to get my legs used to the hard surface. The 5K will start and finish in downtown Adrian and will be run on city streets. For the past three years I've run this race, the weather has been bad. This year it is supposed to be sunny and warm. That will definitely make it fun to run.
Miles run through April 18:
2004: 90.1
2005: 120.2
2006: 151.8
2007: 150.1
Miles run through April 18:
2004: 90.1
2005: 120.2
2006: 151.8
2007: 150.1
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
Books read in 2007
A Man of Faith, David Aikman
Hannibal Rising, Thomas Harris
All of the President's Men, Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward
House of Sand and Fog, Andre Dubus III
Jack: A Life Like No Other, Geoffrey Perret
Shadow: Five Presidents and the Legacy of Watergate, Bob Woodward
Manhunt: The 12-Day Chase for Lincoln's Killer, James L. Swanson
The Manchurian Candidate, Richard Condon
Leni Riefenstahl, Rainer Rother
From Here to Eternity, James Jones
Cultural Warrior, Bill O'Reilly
Ava Gardner: Love is Nothing, Lee Server
The Man Who Would Not Shut Up, Marvin Kitman
Clint Eastwood, Richard Schickel
Currently Reading: Library trip coming soon
Up Next:
Hannibal Rising, Thomas Harris
All of the President's Men, Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward
House of Sand and Fog, Andre Dubus III
Jack: A Life Like No Other, Geoffrey Perret
Shadow: Five Presidents and the Legacy of Watergate, Bob Woodward
Manhunt: The 12-Day Chase for Lincoln's Killer, James L. Swanson
The Manchurian Candidate, Richard Condon
Leni Riefenstahl, Rainer Rother
From Here to Eternity, James Jones
Cultural Warrior, Bill O'Reilly
Ava Gardner: Love is Nothing, Lee Server
The Man Who Would Not Shut Up, Marvin Kitman
Clint Eastwood, Richard Schickel
Currently Reading: Library trip coming soon
Up Next:
Monday, April 16, 2007
What the wind blows into my yard
In the city I live in, garbage day in Monday. Most people on my street put their trash out Sunday night. I took my two bags of garbage out and placed them near the curb. The neighbors across the street had their usual 75 bags out on their curb.
Overnight the winds in the area picked up, the winds were around 25-35 mph today. With it so windy, the neighbors across the street really don't tie their bags very good. Alot of their trash blew into my yard and driveway. This afternoon, my husband and I picked up a large popcorn box, children's homework and a plastic bag.
When I came back home from work this evening, I saw more trash in my yard. I went outside and gathered the trash. I wanted my yard to look clean before one of my brides came over to pick up her engagement pictures. This time I picked up an art project, a warranty paper, cardboard, wrappers and a nice four page note written to a girl. The note was written to a girlfriend saying he has looked into houses and they need a certain amount of money to put a down payment on. Then he says that they need to brace for a health situation, so expect the worst he wrote. Last but certainly not least this guy wrote, ".... we must create some great personal memories to carry us through the times to come."
Written on top of the next page is: Food for thought, HMMM!! This guy totally gets dirty. He writes what he wants to do sexually to the recipient of the letter. He wrote, " The thought has crossed my mind what and how would you like your body made love to." The next two pages describe in detail what he wants to do to her and what he wants in return.
I'm sure this girl was supposed to keep this lovely letter, but somehow it ended up in the garbage. And on this very windy day in the Maple city, it ended up in my yard and into my hands. Such a heartfelt letter Timmy*. I'm sure your girl enjoyed reading it as much as I did.
*Name changed
Overnight the winds in the area picked up, the winds were around 25-35 mph today. With it so windy, the neighbors across the street really don't tie their bags very good. Alot of their trash blew into my yard and driveway. This afternoon, my husband and I picked up a large popcorn box, children's homework and a plastic bag.
When I came back home from work this evening, I saw more trash in my yard. I went outside and gathered the trash. I wanted my yard to look clean before one of my brides came over to pick up her engagement pictures. This time I picked up an art project, a warranty paper, cardboard, wrappers and a nice four page note written to a girl. The note was written to a girlfriend saying he has looked into houses and they need a certain amount of money to put a down payment on. Then he says that they need to brace for a health situation, so expect the worst he wrote. Last but certainly not least this guy wrote, ".... we must create some great personal memories to carry us through the times to come."
Written on top of the next page is: Food for thought, HMMM!! This guy totally gets dirty. He writes what he wants to do sexually to the recipient of the letter. He wrote, " The thought has crossed my mind what and how would you like your body made love to." The next two pages describe in detail what he wants to do to her and what he wants in return.
I'm sure this girl was supposed to keep this lovely letter, but somehow it ended up in the garbage. And on this very windy day in the Maple city, it ended up in my yard and into my hands. Such a heartfelt letter Timmy*. I'm sure your girl enjoyed reading it as much as I did.
*Name changed
Friday, April 13, 2007
Track meets, 5K's and goodbye
Twice this week, the track meets I was supposed to photograph were canceled. I can understand canceling on the day that it was snowing, raining and below freezing. But yesterday it was breezy, cloudy and the rain stopped a couple of hours before the meet was supposed to start. When I pulled up to the track and saw the track team out running practice, I was disappointed. They can run practice outside, but not run in a meet? What is up with that? When I was in high school, I remember running in a hale storm and heavy downpours. Its not the same as it used to be.
My first 5K of the year is April 22. Usually I send my money in a month early, this time I have been dragging my feet. For some reason I thought I had a couple of weeks to get ready for the 5K. While talking on the phone with another runner, he informed me that the race is next Sunday. As soon as I got home from work, I filled out the entry form and wrote out the check. This will be the fourth year that I have run this particular 5K. It would be nice on race day if it would be sunny and warm. For the last three years, it has been cold, windy or raining on race day but that is typical Michigan weather.
Congratulations to ST! Today was his last day at the paper in Adrian. ST will be leaving us because he got a new job in Lansing at the State Journal. It has been a pleasure working with you. Good luck at the LSJ.
My first 5K of the year is April 22. Usually I send my money in a month early, this time I have been dragging my feet. For some reason I thought I had a couple of weeks to get ready for the 5K. While talking on the phone with another runner, he informed me that the race is next Sunday. As soon as I got home from work, I filled out the entry form and wrote out the check. This will be the fourth year that I have run this particular 5K. It would be nice on race day if it would be sunny and warm. For the last three years, it has been cold, windy or raining on race day but that is typical Michigan weather.
Congratulations to ST! Today was his last day at the paper in Adrian. ST will be leaving us because he got a new job in Lansing at the State Journal. It has been a pleasure working with you. Good luck at the LSJ.
Tuesday, April 10, 2007
Monday, April 09, 2007
Weekend update
On Good Friday my husband and I had an extremely late lunch. I was fasting and could only eat one meal, so we waited until 3 pm to eat. We went to a pizza place in town and ordered bread sticks and a large pizza. One half of the pizza had pepperoni and mushrooms and my meatless half, onions and mushrooms. When our bread sticks were brought out, I gobbled mine down fast. At that point I haven't ate in about 19 hours, so I was really hungry. After wolfing my bread sticks down, the pizza was brought to the table. The pizza was cut into 8 slices, four for each half. At the end of lunch, all four of my slices were gone. My husband needed a box for his two that he didn't eat. I felt like the biggest hog, usually I don't eat four large slices in a sitting.
Saturday morning, I didn't have to work so I decided to run. It was around 8 am and I didn't eat or drink before before running on the treadmill. If I do eat or drink before a run I get horrible side cramps. So I did what I always do, I started running and it was bad. The day before I only ate once around 3:30 pm. About 17 hours later, here I am trying to run. I had no energy. My legs felt like cement blocks. I'm thankful that my treadmill has hand rails. If it wasn't for them I don't think I would have even finished running the 2 miles.
Easter Sunday my alarm woke me up at 6 am. I rolled out of bed to get ready for the Sunrise Mass at 7 am. I arrived at the church at 6:30 am to get a seat. I was expecting to see the church packed like last year, but it wasn't. Not too many people showed up for the early mass. Maybe everyone was sleeping in like I wanted to.
After mass, I went to the grocery store to pick up some chocolate bunnies. While walking out to my car, I passed a car with a front licence plate that read "Rico Suave". Come on, why would you ever have that on your car? They must like bad 80s singers.
After Easter dinner at my mom's, I waited a while before running. This run was much better then Saturday's. I actually felt good and didn't use the hand rails for support.
Finally, the premiere episode for the last season of The Sopranos was on HBO last night. I told my husband that I wasn't going to watch it all, just five minutes. In the opening scene Tony was arrested for a gun charge. I couldn't leave the couch, it was too good. I watched the entire show and crawled into bed. It was worth staying up an extra hour to watch The Sopranos, but the alarm clock came too early this morning.
Saturday morning, I didn't have to work so I decided to run. It was around 8 am and I didn't eat or drink before before running on the treadmill. If I do eat or drink before a run I get horrible side cramps. So I did what I always do, I started running and it was bad. The day before I only ate once around 3:30 pm. About 17 hours later, here I am trying to run. I had no energy. My legs felt like cement blocks. I'm thankful that my treadmill has hand rails. If it wasn't for them I don't think I would have even finished running the 2 miles.
Easter Sunday my alarm woke me up at 6 am. I rolled out of bed to get ready for the Sunrise Mass at 7 am. I arrived at the church at 6:30 am to get a seat. I was expecting to see the church packed like last year, but it wasn't. Not too many people showed up for the early mass. Maybe everyone was sleeping in like I wanted to.
After mass, I went to the grocery store to pick up some chocolate bunnies. While walking out to my car, I passed a car with a front licence plate that read "Rico Suave". Come on, why would you ever have that on your car? They must like bad 80s singers.
After Easter dinner at my mom's, I waited a while before running. This run was much better then Saturday's. I actually felt good and didn't use the hand rails for support.
Finally, the premiere episode for the last season of The Sopranos was on HBO last night. I told my husband that I wasn't going to watch it all, just five minutes. In the opening scene Tony was arrested for a gun charge. I couldn't leave the couch, it was too good. I watched the entire show and crawled into bed. It was worth staying up an extra hour to watch The Sopranos, but the alarm clock came too early this morning.
Thursday, April 05, 2007
Random things
Earlier this week I was wearing a t-shirt and a jacket, enjoying the warm spring weather. Now it has gotten colder and my outfits switched to sweaters and my winter coat. To top it off I had to brush snow off of my car this morning and I slid through an intersection. I think this is payback for all of the nice days we had in the winter.
I don't know how many people watched The Agency on VH1, but that show had its season finale Tuesday night. The Agency followed the Men and Women's Boards at Wilhelmina Models in New York City. Its interesting to see how men and women's models are selected and signed with an agency. One woman's board agents got fired on the last show due to her attitude, that made me happy. She was such a drag to watch. I was surprised they waited so long to fire her. If you haven't seen it, check it out. I'm sure it will be replayed a lot.
Tomorrow is Good Friday. The last meatless Friday of the year. The downside is that I will be fasting tomorrow and can't eat more then one meal. The good news is that I will be able to buy something from the vending machines at work next week.
I don't know how many people watched The Agency on VH1, but that show had its season finale Tuesday night. The Agency followed the Men and Women's Boards at Wilhelmina Models in New York City. Its interesting to see how men and women's models are selected and signed with an agency. One woman's board agents got fired on the last show due to her attitude, that made me happy. She was such a drag to watch. I was surprised they waited so long to fire her. If you haven't seen it, check it out. I'm sure it will be replayed a lot.
Tomorrow is Good Friday. The last meatless Friday of the year. The downside is that I will be fasting tomorrow and can't eat more then one meal. The good news is that I will be able to buy something from the vending machines at work next week.
Tuesday, April 03, 2007
Books read in 2007
Instead of going outside to enjoy the beautiful, but windy day Monday, I stayed inside my house on the couch. Most of the afternoon was spending reading, The Man Who Would Not Shut Up by Marvin Kitman. It was worth it, I loved the book. I started reading the book Sunday afternoon and finished it Monday evening. I will start reading Clint Eastwood today, but some of the afternoon will be spend outside for a run before the rain, snow and cold take over for the rest of the week.
A Man of Faith, David Aikman
Hannibal Rising, Thomas Harris
All of the President's Men, Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward
House of Sand and Fog, Andre Dubus III
Jack: A Life Like No Other, Geoffrey Perret
Shadow: Five Presidents and the Legacy of Watergate, Bob Woodward
Manhunt: The 12-Day Chase for Lincoln's Killer, James L. Swanson
The Manchurian Candidate, Richard Condon
Leni Riefenstahl, Rainer Rother
From Here to Eternity, James Jones
Cultural Warrior, Bill O'Reilly
Ava Gardner: Love is Nothing, Lee Server
The Man Who Would Not Shut Up, Marvin Kitman
Currently Reading: Clint Eastwood, Richard Schickel
Up Next:
A Man of Faith, David Aikman
Hannibal Rising, Thomas Harris
All of the President's Men, Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward
House of Sand and Fog, Andre Dubus III
Jack: A Life Like No Other, Geoffrey Perret
Shadow: Five Presidents and the Legacy of Watergate, Bob Woodward
Manhunt: The 12-Day Chase for Lincoln's Killer, James L. Swanson
The Manchurian Candidate, Richard Condon
Leni Riefenstahl, Rainer Rother
From Here to Eternity, James Jones
Cultural Warrior, Bill O'Reilly
Ava Gardner: Love is Nothing, Lee Server
The Man Who Would Not Shut Up, Marvin Kitman
Currently Reading: Clint Eastwood, Richard Schickel
Up Next:
Monday, April 02, 2007
Books read in 2007
A Man of Faith, David Aikman
Hannibal Rising, Thomas Harris
All of the President's Men, Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward
House of Sand and Fog, Andre Dubus III
Jack: A Life Like No Other, Geoffrey Perret
Shadow: Five Presidents and the Legacy of Watergate, Bob Woodward
Manhunt: The 12-Day Chase for Lincoln's Killer, James L. Swanson
The Manchurian Candidate, Richard Condon
Leni Riefenstahl, Rainer Rother
From Here to Eternity, James Jones
Cultural Warrior, Bill O'Reilly
Ava Gardner: Love is Nothing, Lee Server
Currently Reading: The Man Who Would Not Shut Up, Marvin Kitman
Up Next: Clint Eastwood, Richard Schickel
Hannibal Rising, Thomas Harris
All of the President's Men, Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward
House of Sand and Fog, Andre Dubus III
Jack: A Life Like No Other, Geoffrey Perret
Shadow: Five Presidents and the Legacy of Watergate, Bob Woodward
Manhunt: The 12-Day Chase for Lincoln's Killer, James L. Swanson
The Manchurian Candidate, Richard Condon
Leni Riefenstahl, Rainer Rother
From Here to Eternity, James Jones
Cultural Warrior, Bill O'Reilly
Ava Gardner: Love is Nothing, Lee Server
Currently Reading: The Man Who Would Not Shut Up, Marvin Kitman
Up Next: Clint Eastwood, Richard Schickel
Friday, March 30, 2007
Frozen food madness
For dinner last night, I decided I would buy something at the store instead of going to a fast food place. I got ready after my run and drove to the grocery store.
I knew exactly what I wanted. I walked back to the frozen food isle and stood in front of the Italian bag meals. I opened the door and pulled a bag out. I was ready to leave the isle and pay, but I stopped in my tracks. The front of the bag said "meal for two". On this night, I just wanted a meal for one. I thought could I really eat this entire bag of food? I turned the bag over and looked at the fat grams. It read 35 grams of fat. I instantly opened the glass door and put the bag meal back on the shelve.
I walked to the next isle where the meals for one are located. I looked around and spotted a box of ravioli. I opened the door and pulled it out. Upon holding the box, I thought that I should find a meal that had meat in it since I had to go without on Fridays for another two weeks. I walked a couple of doors down and spotted fettuccine alfredo. I know it has no meat in it, but it looked good. I really wanted it and grabbed a box. I was satisfied with my choices of ravioli and fettuccine alfredo and started to leave the isle. At the end of the isle, I looked down and thought I should really have a meal with meat. I turned around and went back. After looking at all of the choices, I settled on lasagna.
Before leaving the frozen food isles all together, I went down an isle that I skipped. I was looking at frozen pizzas. Most of the choices were the large pizzas. In one of the cases were small individual pepperoni pizzas. I grabbed one, but I still wasn't sure that I wanted it. Now carrying four frozen meals, I stepped in front of the mozzarella sticks. When I grocery shop with my husband I always point them out because I want them. But we always continue to walk by. Now that I was buying something for myself, I stopped and looked at all the variety's. After looking at 3 different kinds I settled on one. And with that, I put the lasagna, ravioli and fettuccine alfredo back into the freezer.
This trip to the frozen food isle took about a half hour. So many decisions when you are making dinner for yourself.
I knew exactly what I wanted. I walked back to the frozen food isle and stood in front of the Italian bag meals. I opened the door and pulled a bag out. I was ready to leave the isle and pay, but I stopped in my tracks. The front of the bag said "meal for two". On this night, I just wanted a meal for one. I thought could I really eat this entire bag of food? I turned the bag over and looked at the fat grams. It read 35 grams of fat. I instantly opened the glass door and put the bag meal back on the shelve.
I walked to the next isle where the meals for one are located. I looked around and spotted a box of ravioli. I opened the door and pulled it out. Upon holding the box, I thought that I should find a meal that had meat in it since I had to go without on Fridays for another two weeks. I walked a couple of doors down and spotted fettuccine alfredo. I know it has no meat in it, but it looked good. I really wanted it and grabbed a box. I was satisfied with my choices of ravioli and fettuccine alfredo and started to leave the isle. At the end of the isle, I looked down and thought I should really have a meal with meat. I turned around and went back. After looking at all of the choices, I settled on lasagna.
Before leaving the frozen food isles all together, I went down an isle that I skipped. I was looking at frozen pizzas. Most of the choices were the large pizzas. In one of the cases were small individual pepperoni pizzas. I grabbed one, but I still wasn't sure that I wanted it. Now carrying four frozen meals, I stepped in front of the mozzarella sticks. When I grocery shop with my husband I always point them out because I want them. But we always continue to walk by. Now that I was buying something for myself, I stopped and looked at all the variety's. After looking at 3 different kinds I settled on one. And with that, I put the lasagna, ravioli and fettuccine alfredo back into the freezer.
This trip to the frozen food isle took about a half hour. So many decisions when you are making dinner for yourself.
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
Books read in 2007
A Man of Faith, David Aikman
Hannibal Rising, Thomas Harris
All of the President's Men, Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward
House of Sand and Fog, Andre Dubus III
Jack: A Life Like No Other, Geoffrey Perret
Shadow: Five Presidents and the Legacy of Watergate, Bob Woodward
Manhunt: The 12-Day Chase for Lincoln's Killer, James L. Swanson
The Manchurian Candidate, Richard Condon
Leni Riefenstahl, Rainer Rother
From Here to Eternity, James Jones
Cultural Warrior, Bill O'Reilly
Currently Reading: Ava Gardner: Love is Nothing, Lee Server
Up Next: The Man Who Would Not Shut Up, Marvin Kitman
Hannibal Rising, Thomas Harris
All of the President's Men, Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward
House of Sand and Fog, Andre Dubus III
Jack: A Life Like No Other, Geoffrey Perret
Shadow: Five Presidents and the Legacy of Watergate, Bob Woodward
Manhunt: The 12-Day Chase for Lincoln's Killer, James L. Swanson
The Manchurian Candidate, Richard Condon
Leni Riefenstahl, Rainer Rother
From Here to Eternity, James Jones
Cultural Warrior, Bill O'Reilly
Currently Reading: Ava Gardner: Love is Nothing, Lee Server
Up Next: The Man Who Would Not Shut Up, Marvin Kitman
Monday, March 26, 2007
Weekend update
Last Friday, my husband and I drove to Monroe, MI to do a little shopping. We stopped at this outlet mall that was terrible. It looked like a ghost town. I asked him why we were here and he said that their website said it had many stores. Apparently the mall needs to update their site. We only went into two stores - Gap and one that sold a variety of junk. (Junk being the key word.) If Gap wasn't a store at the outlet mall, I don't think there would be any shoppers there.
After leaving the outlet mall, we drove to Monroe's other mall. It was so different from the first place we were at, people were actually shopping! While in Target, my husband pointed out a woman for me to look at. I couldn't believe what I was seeing. A woman was shopping while wearing curlers in her hair. Hello, take them out before leaving the house.
When we finished with the second mall, we hopped on I-75 and drove south to Toledo, Ohio. We stopped at Best Buy, Franklin Park Mall, Bed Bath & Beyond and Olive Garden. I bought a couple of books at the mall and we also bought wedding gifts for some friends at BB&B.
Saturday night, my husband and I stayed home and had a nice dinner. During dinner we watched Hollywoodland. I liked how the movie presented a couple different scenarios for George's Reeves death/suicide. I don't think Reeves committed suicide, but the police did and quickly closed the case.
After my 5 mile run on Sunday, I did something that needed to be done for a while. My husband and I cleaned our backyard. We raked up three months of doggy poo and filled three giant bags, gross. I can't image how much more we would have raked up if we had more dogs.
Finally, it was nice to see Dale Earnhardt, Jr. have a good run at Bristol Motor Speedway. Junior finished seventh and moved up nine spots and is currently 17th in the Nextel Cup standings.
After leaving the outlet mall, we drove to Monroe's other mall. It was so different from the first place we were at, people were actually shopping! While in Target, my husband pointed out a woman for me to look at. I couldn't believe what I was seeing. A woman was shopping while wearing curlers in her hair. Hello, take them out before leaving the house.
When we finished with the second mall, we hopped on I-75 and drove south to Toledo, Ohio. We stopped at Best Buy, Franklin Park Mall, Bed Bath & Beyond and Olive Garden. I bought a couple of books at the mall and we also bought wedding gifts for some friends at BB&B.
Saturday night, my husband and I stayed home and had a nice dinner. During dinner we watched Hollywoodland. I liked how the movie presented a couple different scenarios for George's Reeves death/suicide. I don't think Reeves committed suicide, but the police did and quickly closed the case.
After my 5 mile run on Sunday, I did something that needed to be done for a while. My husband and I cleaned our backyard. We raked up three months of doggy poo and filled three giant bags, gross. I can't image how much more we would have raked up if we had more dogs.
Finally, it was nice to see Dale Earnhardt, Jr. have a good run at Bristol Motor Speedway. Junior finished seventh and moved up nine spots and is currently 17th in the Nextel Cup standings.
Thursday, March 22, 2007
Sidewalk reading
My husband and I were walking out of a jewelry store in Tecumseh, when I saw something on the sidewalk. I stopped and picked up a folded piece of paper. It was a love note to Kyia from Kamden. Kamden was blowing Kyia a kiss and hoped she would send one back in return.
Apparently she isn't interested if she dropped your note on the sidewalk downtown. Sorry Kamden.
Apparently she isn't interested if she dropped your note on the sidewalk downtown. Sorry Kamden.
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
Miles run in 2007
This past Sunday, I ran 5 miles. Usually it is not a big deal, but with those 5 miles I have ran over 100 miles this year. I finished the day at 104 miles.
I'm still hoping to run today. But my run will depend on if my softball game that I'm supposed to photograph this afternoon is still on.
Miles run through March 21:
2004: 67.2
2005: 93.1
2006: 112
2007: 107
I'm still hoping to run today. But my run will depend on if my softball game that I'm supposed to photograph this afternoon is still on.
Miles run through March 21:
2004: 67.2
2005: 93.1
2006: 112
2007: 107
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