So What Wednesdays...

This week I'm saying 

"So What if..."

• I get annoyed every month my Cuptakes app doesn't update on the first of the month
• I get even more annoyed when there aren't a ton of quality background to choose from for the month, and then I typically text Shannon and we discuss that they are all crappy this month
• its almost time for me to like basketball.  March Madness is quickly approaching and I can't wait.
• I have tried to run the past few weeks and both of my legs feel like they are 20986 lbs a piece, so I have been doing the elliptical machine instead.  I think I might need to start back with a c25k program if I ever want to start running again.
• I am slowly but surely wanting to finish my latest book, however I hate having to look for a good book afterward.  I'm just now finishing Emily Giffin's "Where We Belong" - does anyone have a good recommendation for my next read? 
• I wish GroopDealz didn't save my credit card information.  It makes it WAY too easy to just click.. buy now.. and now you have 213 new necklaces, bracelets, and maxi skirts.

Head on over to Shannon's blog to see what others are saying "So What to" this week.

What are you saying it to? Anything similar to me?

So What Wednesdays

This week, I'm saying 

So What If....

... I have often been tempted to take in a picture of Keith Urban's hair color to my hairstylist, because I have total color envy of his hair!

... I cringe a little bit every time someone says the words... anywayS, irregardless {fyi, its not a word, and i didn't realize that until about 5 years ago}, and when someone pronounces picture as piTCHer.  Its a picture people, not something I drink out of

... I started using my fitness pal.  And seriously, she is a bitch, not my pal.  I eat pretty healthy, however after eating a banana, a bagged salad, an avocado, 2 energy bites, I had 416 calories for dinner.  I've decided that I'm not using it on the weekends, and not counting alcohol.  Thats the only way my fitness bitch and I will have a working relationship.

... I informed my mom that I know that I want rum cake for my birthday dinner.  And she said, what about your birthday meal? I said.. rum cake?!

... I left the drag show on Friday sounding more like a man than half of the guys on stage.  I'm sick again.wahh. {Im hoping to get that post up here shortly}

... I think I've gotten bronchitis more frequently lately because I imitate sweet brown way too often.  The smoke got up in my lungs, and I got bronchitis!

What are you saying "so what to"? Head on over to Shannon's blog and let us know!

So What Wednesdays...

As I'm getting back into the routine of blogging

I also wanted to participate in one of my favorite link ups

with one of my favorite people {who just happens to be a blogger too}

Shannon from Life After I Dew

So let's get down to the purpose of this post

What am I saying

So what to this week

So what if....

... I tried Greek yogurt for the first time.  I HATED it.  I think it tastes like chalk, it is thick, and has an awkward consistency.  I know its healthy, and I know its trendy, I just don't like it.

... All that I have wanted to wear as of lately is leggings, even to work.  Do you ever have those days/weeks/months, that you just think the world might be a little easier if you could just get away with a pair of comfy pants

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...I don't quite understand Vine.  Sure everyone is doing it, but I'm not so sure I'm going to jump on the bandwagon.

...I couldn't find a kettle ball at the gym.  So I improvised with a medicine ball and a 10lb plate.  Not the safest thing this klutz could have done, but I did it.  And of course, as soon as I finished my 300 rep work out, I saw the kettle bells in a separate room.

... This past weekend in Holiday Valley, we left our condo. boarded/skied down to the base of the mountain to the bar...didn't like that bar.. went to the bar next door, had 2 drinks and then went home... when we had drinks at our place.  But hey.. we are always up for an adventure.

... It takes me an ENTIRE week to get through my Monday night shows.  Why do they ALL have to be on the same night? {Bachelor, Biggest Loser, Teen Mom2, Catfish, Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, and Vanderpump Rules}

... I have absolutely NO interest in college basketball until March.  Up until then, its just squeaky shoes on gym floors.

So what are you saying

"So what to?"

Head on over to Shannon's blog and let us all know!

Until next time, Happy Wednesday friends!

So What Wednesdays...

So What ...

if we went to On the Border on Monday night {i had a craving for chips and salsa, and Jaci had one for guacamole}... so we both ordered, and Jaci's guac was made table side.... and when the waitress placed the bowl of guac on the table, we all dug in with the biggest chip we could find.. and quickly we realized it was THE WORST guac we had ever tasted... we ended up asking for more cilantro, more limes, adding some of Justin's beer, and salsa and making it ourselves.. still with all that added it was okay....needless to say, if you are craving good guacamole your best bet is to go to Chipotle!

if I wear my hair in a poof about 95% of the time... I was courageous last hair cut and got cute with bangs.... well I should have known my Italian self couldn't keep my hands away from my face and bangs throughout the day... if I wear them down, it ends up being a big greasy mess by the end of the day

if I had the day off of Monday and the entire day was spent returning previous purchases and shopping!

if on Monday I purchased a pair of nude shoes thanks to AP talking up Payless and the fact they were $8.99 on twitter and on her blog.. to only land myself in the ghetto of Columbus. When I got there my shoes were $16.99 unless I participated in the b1g1 1/2 sale... so they got me hook line and sinker... i found another pair of suede red round toe wedges that were cute... took them up to the register and checked out. While sitting at a stop light I realized I had just paid $38 for 2 pairs of shoes at payless that I didn't really need. So I continued driving in the hood... and found another payless within 5 minutes of the last store and promptly returned both pairs.

if I'm writing this at my kitchen table and I should have been out the door 5 minutes ago... I mean work can wait? right?

Happy Wednesday Lovies!!!

So What...

IF...

... I haven't linked up to "So what Wednesdays" in FOREVER but lets be honest - I have been one HUGE slacker lately in the blogging category of my life... but i miss it! I really do.

... I haven't posted in almost 2 weeks and I have now posted twice in 1 day, I just had a lot on my mind that was about to be a brain dump, but very easily it turned into a SWW post :)

... I haven't blogged about my new car yet because I haven't had time or a nice day {i.e. not raining-c'mon mother nature, can't Ohio get a little snow?? afterall it is December 28th} to take a picture of it! But I promise, its coming soon!

... I have already started to stress about non loyal gym go-er's come January 2nd. I don't think its fair to those of us who go 12 months out of the year to have to fight with those who only go one month a year... perhaps JillianMichaels and I will just become BFF's for the month of January and I will pick up my running addiction again in February

... I'm signing up for the capital city 1/2 marathon in May tomorrow, after i start my new credit card statement... hey, the price goes up as of January 1st! who knew that running could be SO expensive

... so what if I'm living like a hermit for the first time in a long time, I have a car payment for the first time in my life, and I need to figure out how to adjust to having an extra expense every month

... I'm not making a new years resolution list this year. I will continue to live my life like I have in the past, with no regrets and living life to its fullest... because after all, you only live once!

So what are you saying

"so what" to? Head on over to Shannon's blog and link up for the last

SWW of 2011!

So What Wednesdays....

...if I'm rather stoked that my car is getting washed and detailed today! Herbie definitely needs a good washing inside and out... {i'm fully aware this is a sign that I'm getting old!}
...if I get equally as excited to get my carpets cleaned at home... {yes, its true}
...if i really want to do a photo wall over my couch i just don't want pictures of j&i staring at all of our guests in the family room... {i'm fully aware that this is the point of the picture wall-i just need a variety of pictures to do this}
...if I'm really excited for our halloween costume idea.. I'm hoping its going to be simple and unique! Lets just say it is technology inspired!
...if I went all the way to Nashville in hopes to buy a pair of cowboy boots, however I came home with a new pair of stilettos from Nine West... srrsly! i have issues!
...if i still love my beloved buckeyes, i'm not too concerned about college football on Saturday this season - i'm fully aware that we need to be aware we can't always be good - however the last few weeks have just been pathetic... looks like i have a free weekend day that won't be absorbed by football
...if I just realized that I have a 1/2 marathon that I signed up for in 12 days, and haven't really trained for it... i'm hoping the 6 mile run I got in on Monday, and the 10 miler run I'm going to do this weekend will suffice. I just completed one not too long ago, I should be good - mind over matter-right?!
...i finally found the 100 calorie packets of pop tarts and I'm LOVING them! we have gone through a box within a week.. hello delish and filling!
...if I actually admitted that I liked Tim Tebow today after seeing him on the biggest loser {and he is kind of cute too... eek! i'm pretty sure woody hayes is rolling over in his grave b/c i just admitted that!} i think he really is a good guy and means well! now if the broncos would just give the guy a chance

So What Wednesdays....

Its been a while since I have linked up with Shannon for



So what ...

..if I subscribe to the Big Brother news feed for twitter.. and I continue to watch the show 3 times a week even though I know what to expect on Sundays and Wednesdays

...I went to the grocery store for the first time last week since the beginning of July {sounds a little similar to my blogging schedule! ha!}

...I drive to the mailbox daily in hopes my Erin Condren planner will be here.. if its not here tomorrow, I may be calling customer service.. I'm getting impatient!

...After a rough day in the office last week, I contemplated being poor and a bum rather than having money with a job! I then realized I should be thankful to have a job

...I'm loving that wedding season has started, along with the showers and bachelorette parties that are included.

...if as soon as I got the clear that softball season was over I chucked our weeks packed with visiting of friends. I feel like I haven't been able to do this all summer

...I'm offended that Casey Anthony has been seen in a buckeye hat! Please please please don't kick us while were down!

...I'm trying to let some rude comments left on my reunions FB wall not affect me. Its been difficult to plan a high school reunion for a class of 500+ people. I'm fully aware that we are not going to please EVERYONE, however the hurtful words that are left towards the committee members have really bothered me. Next time I'm half tempted to let them plan the 15 year reunion.

... I'm stressing about finding time for a long run this weekend, sure hope I fit it in

Happy Wednesday Lovelies!

Head on over to Shannon's blog and let us all know what you are saying "so what to" this week!

So What! Wednesday....

...If I only use shazam on my phone to then link immediately to iTunes to download the song. I'm lazy, and I'm going to use technology to my full advantage



...If I went into XXI having a "skinny day" and came out feeling as if I had hit rock bottom again! Seriously... someone needs to talk to them about there sizing.. its just not right!



...If I have sent a text message to one of my best guy friends [I blame him for getting me hooked to this darn show!] about Teen Mom starting back up, with a count down... I love these girls! July 5th is just around the corner



...If I'm equally excited for Big Brother to start on the 7th



...If I realized on my way to work that I forgot to shave my armpits and I had a capped sleeved dress on, you better believe that I drove out of my way to head back home and fix that mistake IMMEDIATELY!



...If I gave death glares to some mother shopping yesterday, she left her 9ish month old sitting in the cart as she was perusing the isles looking for hand bags and the kid was screaming, and then she proceeded to continue to shop while he was whaling. Perhaps I was so annoyed b/c I'm not a mom and I don't know what its like to have an upset child while shopping... however there are times to be a parent, and there are times to be a shopper... and in my mind, she should have been a parent

...If I'm beyond geeked to be spending this weekend on the lake! we are going to our normal summer vacation spot in Kentucky, where there is not a care in the world. The forecast is calling for PERFECT weather :)




What are you saying "So What" to?

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So What Wednesdays....

I hope you all had a wonderful Memorial Day, and you were able to take time out of your busy day and reflect on all of our armed forces who are serving currently and those who have previously served to make the United States what it is today. I am very proud and fortunate to have family members who have fought for our country, and not just yesterday but every day I am proud of them!

Thank you to everyone in our armed forces!

I will hopefully have a recap up of our memorial day weekend before the end of the week!

Until then.. I am saying
"So what" to the following things


...If I road back from Cleveland Monday [a 2 hour car ride] with my right arm out the window, and my left arm positioned right underneath the sunroof.. i was missing out on valuable sun and I needed to make sure that I got a little sun this weekend

...If Stacey, Ryan, Justin and I went through a slide show of all of our cruise pictures again this weekend, it made me want to go back on vacation immediately

...If this weekend is my MOST favorite weekend of the summer! The memorial tournament is here. I have passes for Sunday, and I can't wait!!

...If I called my parents to share the news about Jimmy T leaving OSU, and when my dad answered, I said "have you heard the news?" and his response was "yes, I know Luke Donald is the #1 golfer in the world" ha! Needless to say he was a little more shocked when I told him about Tressel's resignation

....If I'm indifferent about Jim Tressel leaving OSU. Yes, I am very sad that he is leaving, and it had to go down the way he did, because I truly believe deep down inside that he is a good man, he just got himself stuck in a situation of lies, however, I also think it will be good to start fresh next year. [and to also be able to go for it on 4th and 1]

...If I follow @oldmansearch on twitter. It is a kid who has linked his dad's google account up with twitter and he googles the most RANDOM stuff ever. Justin and I play a game to see who can get to his latest tweets the fastest! [ex. of tweets - recipe for one porkchop, famous whales, eggs give me a headache.... ] go follow him, i know you want to! ha!

...If during the summer and Justin plays softball 3 nights a week, I rarely cook. Its hard when he is sponsored by 2 local pizza shops, and sometimes they go after they play and other weeks they don't. There is nothing that I hate more than throwing away food...

...If i have watched this video probably 198722 times, and shown it off about 198721 times of Molly. Its hilarious, her dad and her are carrying on a conversation about her not being able to kiss boys until she is 22 years old!



...If these are the longest, "so what" responses ever!

So what are you saying
"so what" to on this abbreviated work week?

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So what wednesdays....

So what...


I once heard a statistic that you are 75% less likely to get jumped if you are smiling... don't really know if this statistic is accurate but i'm surely not going to be one of the 25% that finds out... so I always smile while walking down the street in downtown

i didn't realize that Justin was out of shaving cream until I realized that he had my skintamate shave gel sitting out on the counter... sorry bubs! Since then I have purchased some manly Edge shave gel for the kid - no worries!

last night was the season finale of Biggest Loser and its the first time that I didn't cry during an episode.. and i'm a little surprised that they didn't make a bigger deal out of Jillian leaving
[and oh yea, if i was Curtis Stone, I would be calling Hannah up! holla at the hottie!]

i like Lady Gaga's new song

my co-workers hubby told her the other day that although i may seem polished on the outside, deep down inside I have a little hillbilly in me... and I would totally agree with him! i actually loved the comment and took it as a compliment!

if i downloaded Brad Paisley's new album and its pretty much the ONLY thing i have listened to in the last few days! i lovey it! esp the song camouflage

i once dated a guy in high school who drove a yellow ford splash with the license plate "Git U Wet" for some reason, my parents didn't appreciate it being in our driveway. I guess i didn't understand at the time, but now i do. Sorry mom and dad!

i really didn't want to serve a guy at the course the other day b/c he had on flip flops and socks! seriously - i have a huge aversion to this.. like it makes me queezy, uncomfortable, i can't even think about looking at it with out getting heebie jeebies!

if i ate 2 burgers last night and Justin only ate 1 1/2, so what, they were good... and they were turkey burgers [that should count for something - right?!]


so what are you saying so what to?
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Just a reminder for all of you participating in the Pour Some Summer on Me blog swap, your goodies before the 28th!

So what wednesdays...

... that i keep tweezers in the car only to pluck my eye brows when i'm sitting at a red light! hey, the natural sunlight is the best time for me to pluck [and sometimes the ONLY time!]
... watching the video in this post makes me laugh every time i watch it!
... i'm wearing a dress today to work, only because i haven't done laundry and i have no clean pants
... i have blogged twice in 1 day! EEK! i think the last time this happened was last february! i've been a serious blog slacker lately! [with that being said, don't forget to check out the adorableness of Molly and Dom below!]
... i bought my first pair of skinny jeans 2 weekends ago and i'm kind of addicted to them! never thought my thunder thighs would end up in a pair, but i really kind of like them! sign me up for more please
... i'm excited to go home and pick up my house! we have nothing going on tonight [well i'm going to go ahead and assume that softball is canceled thanks to mother nature!] its the little things in life
... if i broke back out my winter coat this week! its freezing - below 50, rainy and windy.. i.e. cold and miserable! Gross! C'mon Mother Nature - it is MAY!!
... i haven't run over 10 miles in my training for the half which is this weekend. i figure if i get through 10, its all in my head and i can run another 5 k! we will see how that goes! ha!
... i will seriously be MIFFED if it is raining on saturday - i have already run one 1/2 marathon in the rain and it was complete and total MIZ! I don't want to run another one in the pouring down cold rain


Head on over to Shannon's blog and link up!
What are you saying "so what to" today?

So What Wednesday....

So what if...


i put my hand on my hip in EVERY picture... let me tell you - it helps tremendously hiding the laffy taffy [need proof that i do it? check out here, here or here]

i make Justin discuss potential baby names with me at least on a weekly basis.. i'm no where close to having kids, but i have always loved the thought of naming my kids, and I want unique/chic names!

i have a list of items I want to buy with my "fun $"... however the list continues to grow
[iPad, hunter boots, revas, cricuit machine, ect]

i rush home on a nightly basis to see if my Shutterfly book has come in the mail. I just want to see how it turned out! Hopefully tonight is my lucky night!

i am beyond excited for my craft room to be completed. if you follow me on twitter you know that it has been quite an adventure thus far! a tough decision on fabric choices, paint colors, a few choice words, a piece of crap miter manual saw, and it has tested my math skills all around! it should be put back together as of tomorrow night! [YIPPEE!]

so what if 2 of my girl friends came over for craft night last night and we all had project fails [from our original plans!] with a little bit of tweaking i think all of our necklaces will come together... however, i'm able to look past my awful looking necklace because I had so much fun just catching up with my friends!

Head on over to Shannon's blog and link up!

So What Wednesdays....

This week I'm saying
So What if....

*i'm still catching up on my dvr from our vacation [i should have totally taken an extra DVR day when I got back from the cruise and Florida]
*i lost my pedometer last week and you would have thought that I lost my child, this darn thing of plastic is a part of me [well and I get $$ for it based off of the amount of steps I take], i retraced my steps, called security, ect. with no avail, i didn't find it, but i re-programed my original one, and were back up and running! [thank g, i have long runs coming up for the 1/2 marathon training, i can't miss out on 15,000+ step runs!]
*if I was all the way to the freeway this morning before I realized I forgot my pedometer at home, and I knew it was going to be a busy day with quite a few trips to the hospital, so I turned around to get it
*we are in the final stretch of our weight loss competition, and all that i'm craving is the bad stuff.. yesterday it was Nacho Doritos, and pepperoni pizza [srrsly, thats sick!]. i'm going to try and go low carb for the last 20 days [besides my luna bars when i run] and see how it goes.. wish me luck!
*i'm still sore from the 10 mile run that we did on sunday! seriously, who knew that Gahanna had hills?!!? not me!
*it irritates me when people try to drag on a conversation by saying "so, yea..." or "so, ummm...." just end the conversation... there is no need to keep dragging it on
*i'm looking forward to Justin starting softball back up [even though I will be regret saying this in about 1 month], I love being outside 3 nights a week

Now head on over to Shannon's blog and link up

What are you saying so what to today!? or all week?!

So What Wednesday....

First off thank you for all of the birthday wishes! You all are way too sweet! I really appreciate them:) I had a wonderful weekend/day!

So i begged asked Shannon to post this week for me - and she said just do it... and of course the week that I don't have a list or anything prepared I can think of a million things to "so what about..." perhaps lists aren't always the way to go!

So here's for the week what I'm saying "so what" to..

• Up until yesterday my About Me info said I was 26... and I just updated it to be 28.
• If i wanted to wear peep toe shoes last week when it was in the 60's so I just painted my first 2 toes, and it was all good until I went to the dr and had to take off my shoes! and she TOTALLY noticed! [no one said my dr. wasn't intelligent]
• I have been listening to Jason Aldean and Eric Church to and from work daily to get pumped up for the concert this weekend
• I almost like when Justin plays Call of Duty while I'm doing my 30 Day Shred in the basement - I watch the clock on the game to get me through each individual level
• I feel so accomplished if I go to the grocery store and everything that I put on the belt is healthy!
• I am a few days behind on the DVR-but I have no time to catch up on anything... I have 2 episodes of Modern Family, Jersey Shore, Bachelor, One Born Every Minute, Real Housewives of Miami and I'm pretty sure I won't get through either Top Chef or Modern Family tonight [and after reading Shannon's comment realized I should probably include Teen Mom 2 too!]
  
• I saw a bumper sticker today that said IRL [you know the oval ones with big black letters] and my first though was "In Real Life"... eek - Blogging has taken over my global knowledge!
  
• I am beyond excited to go see our friends who just had a baby last night! They waited to find out the gender [which I would never have the self control to do!] they are calling this baby Gruber 2.0 [since its their 2nd and the dad is all techy - their cat's name is reboot-ha!]
• I'm addicted to WWF - pretty sure that its just added to my OCD'ness before I go to bed. Before I had to clear out all emails, read all fb status updates and tweets - and now i can't have any games be on my turn before I go to bed! and it doesn't help that J has the same issue and we play with one another - its no wonder I'm tired!

Head on over to Mama Dew's blog and link up!

Happy Hump Day!

So what wednesdays... a little catch up

So What if...

• I wear two hair ties on my wrist even though my hair is too short to pull back into anything..i just can't bear to not have them at all times
• 2 of the most motivating songs that are on my running list are "The buckeye battle cry" and "Carmen Ohio"... i just love them and immediately think of Buckeye football season every time they come on.. and i should probably mention that our Men's BBall team is #1 in the nation right now too - GO BUCKS!
• We [along with the rest of America] in Ohio experienced a pretty nasty ice storm last night.. I had a hair cut scheduled [previously scheduled for 2 weeks ago and my hairdresser was sick.. desperately needed my mopped chopped!] and I went out into the freezing rain and then, because I was out and about, proceeded to go work out.. i figure someone needs my business - and the gym was nearly empty! SCORE! more ice days please!
• I'm still carrying my HUGE that I used as my personal item on the plane - this thing is so big it carried my laptop, a book, all of my purse necessities, and i still had room for a small child inside!
• I use the word y'all on my blog. I rarely say it in conversation, I live in Ohio.. and we say "all of you"n or "you all"... but trust me y'all just sounds so much more inviting!
• I'm looking for my 1/2 marathon training to start in 2 weeks [never thought I would say that at this time last year!]

What are you saying "so what" to today?

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In other news..
J and I started another Biggest Loser weight lost competition yesterday. Its nice to have some friendly competition in a relationship - right? So it is my mission to continue to try and cook new things, but also stay healthy! if you have any EASY, recipes that are also delicious and healthy - send them my way!

Last night we had Spicy Bean Burritos from Annie Eats, and J liked them even though they were sans meat... he told me that they reminded him of a 7 layer burrito from taco bell... thanks - i think?! Tonight's menu item is an asian chicken burger [yes, I'm going to try and eat ground chicken - but if all else fails I have a back up of ground turkey on hand!].

So far so good, just the adjusting the diet and amount of food is never an easy thing.. but its surprising how encouraged I am to become healthier when there is money on the line! So I anticipate eating in much more frequently and daily visits to the gym for the next 3 months... i'm SO excited [enter sarcasm here!] I think without going out to eat I will just mainly miss someone cooking for me, having a variety of options to eat, and most importantly someone else doing the dishes! oh well in the long run not only will we be saving money but also bettering our health - right!?

Not much exciting to blog about - hence the short hiatus from the blog world - sorry about that... but I hope y'all [mom that one is just for you!] staying warm, and hope your finding something fun to do during this wonderful winter storm!

So What Wednesdays....

So what if:

• I haven't blogged since last Wednesday... I've been out of town, and I will do a whole recap tomorrow of vacation, I did bring my computer with intentions of blogging, however I am so dumb with technology I couldn't figure out how to connect it to the wireless Internet and ended up just relying on my phone with fb and twitter to stay connected to most of my favorite bloggers
  
• I have become semi addicted to twitter... there i said it!
• I was really hoping to peak into the fire truck that ran through the village of Vail when we were there to see if Ryan Sutter was on the ladder truck.. I mean there is a slight chance it could have been his unit day? right?!
  
• I drank straight from the 2 liter when we were packing up to leave Vail because I didn't want to dirty a dish in the condo that we were staying in, and then I realized it was such a novel idea not to dirty a cup I did it again last night at home while sitting on the couch [okay - maybe last nights piece was pure laziness]
• I feel like I should have taken a day off just to catch up on my DVR. Last night alone I watched the following shows : Top Chef, RHOBH [sooo good and juicy!], Biggest Loser [Sorry President Obama, although I would love to have your wife's arms, I do not appreciate you cutting off one of my tv shows for the State of the Union Address.. sorry that i'm not that into politics-please don't hate me for saying that!], 2 episodes of Teen Mom [and yes I'm kinda loving Lea and Corey], and Holly's World ...
• We got a save the date in the mail yesterday addressed to Justin Woogie and Lindsey... Justin's nickname growing up has always been Woogie.. and apparently they found it quiet funny to use that rather than his last name.. i got a kick out of it.. however, I do not think I would appreciate being called Lindsey Woogie - JS!
• I still haven't unpacked my bag - I just keep taking out pieces of clothing that I need and the rest of the suit case just sits in the middle of my floor [i know mom, your shocked! ha!]
• Hate the saying "I know, right?!?!" it just annoys me, and makes my blood pressure rise!
• I read a Nicholas Sparks book on vacation -and yes I realize that I'm 27 and still reading his books, but they are good
• I finished the book in 2 days
• I cried on the plane while reading the ending! I have never cried before during a book.. guess I won't be reading in public anytime soon!
• My attempt to maintain my current weight until we start round 2 of the biggest loser is not working out so well... I have lost 3lbs in the process of trying to gain/maintain. Here's to hoping a lunch consisting of hibachi next Monday will increase my sodium intake so much that I will have water weight for the first weigh in...
• I'm slightly freaked out by the fairly new guy in our office. I swear he is a clone of me - we have WAY too parallel - here are a few that we have caught onto thus far, and we don't even work together on a daily basis:

our birthdays are a day a part, we live across the street from one another, we both drive VW, we go to the same church, we both showed up at work yesterday wearing peacoats and Burberry scarves, we both went to leave for the day and realized we had on fleece North Face gloves, we work out at the same gym...

Would you be kinda wigged out by all of this? Or is just me?


So what are you saying so what to today?

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So what if....

**First off, thank you for all the sweet comments about Molly's birthday. I'm quite certain that she had NO clue that everyone was there for her, however she was a happy kid like always and I made sure to give her extra loving that day!**


So what if...

• I downloaded my first ever song off iTunes this past weekend... before J would always download the songs for me [pathetic i know!]
  
• I still haven't taken off my gel nails - I'm just letting them grow out until they are gone
  
• I have bought 2-3 bags of pop chips every week at the grocery store, and J and I can eat/share the bag in one sitting
• I get excited every time I see the Masters commercials- however its not the "real deal" unless it has the song and finishes with "a tradition unlike any other"
• I'm slightly stressing out because I haven't made a list of what I'm packing for my trip ... but clearly I'm finding this post much more important than doing so
• I made myself go to the gym prior to trying on bridesmaid's dresses this past week so my legs would look toned
  
• I cropped the living sh!t out of this picture and the watermark where it is because I had to cover up a hair that the razor must have missed [not a user error of course!]
• I called ToysR'Us on Saturday, saying I was in a time crunch to see if they could look up a registry for me and with a given price range if they would be able to bring something off of the shelf and have it at customer service for me so I could just run in and out.. and sure enough they did! HELLO CUSTOMER SERVICE! thank you again Toys R Us!
• All of my Christmas decorations are down [well except for my wreath on the front door!]
• I'm taking a class at the gym in hopes to give me "Michelle Obama arms" however each week it becomes harder and harder and more than just my arms are hurting when I wake up on Wednesday morning!

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So What if.......

• I watched The Sing-Off on Monday - and I actually liked it [I'm kinda excited for tonight's episode]
• If I try to use a big word [like mayonnaise] and I can't figure out how to spell it - then I will use a synonym only because I can't figure out how to spell it!
• If I really need to have my gel nails removed, I just don't have time to go to the nail salon to have them removed... until then I will just look trashy!
• I haven't really cooked in about 2 1/2 weeks... we have been beyond busy! Sorry Justin! I promise today is a new day - and I am cooking tonight [Justin threatened to call someone in to renovate the condo and just remove the kitchen - ha!]
• I am beyond excited to wake up Christmas morning and being at home with Justin. I am very fortunate that the past several years we have been on a family vacation, however it will be nice to spend time with both of our families.
• Watching the BL this week totally motivates me to run my first marathon in October. and really i just want a bob and jillian of my own!
• I feel like Facebook costs me lots of money... why you ask? because because of the lovely addicting website - i am much more cautious of what i wear and when not wearing something too frequently so I go out and buy a new shirt/outfit if I need it [not healthy on my bank account!]
  
• the blogger B freaks me out [now that I shared my anxiety with it with all of my blogger meet up girls - i thought i would let you all know about my secret as well!] the bottom part of the B is too big - and its just ugly! so here is a wonderful way to get your own favicon - thanks to Meghan!
  

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So What if....

• I'm so excited to pick Molly up from daycare this afternoon...
  
• I looked back 20973 times on the way to work and loved seeing the car seat base in the back of my car
• I can't stop showing off this picture - Justin sent it to me after I left Roosters - it warms my heart to see him with molly [and cheering on the buckeyes to a victory over the hawkeyes]!
• I try to go to the very last mile on my tank of gas - its a fun game I play.. to see how close I can get without running out of gas! a game someone with anxiety issues [ahem - me!] should never play!... my dad's friend once said my dad was the only person who would burn out their low fuel light in their car... i think I may be a close 2nd... i mean - i only learn from the best! might as well use it all up!
• I have been asking for corn dogs in the hospital cafeteria for over 6 months and yesterday we finally got them! and when i got to the cafeteria i think 4 people approached me to tell me we had corn dogs yesterday :) that made one happy girl! its the little things in life - right?!
• I'm very excited for the Columbus Blogger meet up! if you live in the area and would like to join us - please let me know! its 12.6.2010 at Easton!
• If I made butter salty caramel bars last night for my dessert for thanksgiving.. and when i tried them this morning [yes so what i tried them this morning] they were AWFUL - like beyond salty.. and i even like salt - back to the drawing boards for what to bring tomorrow to thanksgiving...eek! nothing like the last minute!
  
• I love it when I see this building starting to be decorated - that's when i know the holidays are near!
• i'm really looking forward to tomorrow - even if it consists of running a 4 mile race in the freezing rain [no really - that's the forecast - wahhh!], driving to Justin's family's house in Lancaster about an hour a way for 1 turkey meal, and turning back around to have turkey with my family back home! its gonna be a long one - but i wouldn't have it any other way!
• if I really want to participate in the 12 Days of Christmas with two of my faves Molly and Aly but I can't really think of the best gift I have ever received... maybe it will come to me while I'm working today ;)

I hope you all have a wonderful WEDNESDAY and a happy thanksgiving!!!

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So what if.....

• I have all of my Christmas cards signed and addressed and its only November 17th
• I make Justin sign his own name in all cards that we give - holiday, birthday, thinking of you card... because I think it means that much more when every respective person signs their own name
• that I still have my Halloween decorations up... until I can find a perfect place for my Christmas tree - I refuse to start decorating.. normally my tree is up on Halloween! this has not been easy
• I signed up to make a non-pumpkin pie dessert for Justin's family's Thanksgiving.... eek! i've never made a pie before... any creative suggestions on what i should make?!!?
• I threw a little bit of a temper tantrum last night when I realized I didn't record the biggest loser [even thought i'm struggling a bit to connect with anyone this season... its purely the principle]
• we recently changed cable providers and i'm still struggling with remembering ALL of my shows that I had set on the dvr - i knew i should have made a list before we switched over!
• if I wore a new sweater today to work - while sitting in a meeting i was mentioning how its strange that 2 identical sweaters can fit completely different because the one that I'm currently wearing is a little bit more snug than the other... and thats when i looked down and realized that i had it on backwards! and then at the end of the meeting the director i was in the meeting with helped me out and pulled off the M [the size sticker] that was on my back... oh the life i live!
  

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