Ever think that fortune cookie is talking to you?

I have this uncanny way of always picking up a fortune cookie that rings true. Even more so when I'm reading my horoscope. It's a bit scary actually!

Like today's clipped from my iGoogle home page ala tarot.com:

Although you may feel quite contained today, you won't be able to restrain yourself from also revealing your underlying optimism. It's not even about consciously applying the power of positive thought. It's just that your greatest strength now is your ability to scope out the big picture and intuitively know how best to organize all the pieces in order to achieve the desired results. Set your intentions and then slowly work toward making your dreams come true.

Umm.... ~~looking around the room~~ how did you know Mr Tarot.com? In my daily email with my pen pal (long story short, I have a pen pal I've never met who lives 1000's miles away. We talk daily, hubby even asks how my pen pal is doing) I couldn't help but write paragraphs upon paragraphs of optimism. To the point if a teenage me saw this, she probably toss her cookies. When I was typing away, I felt this wave of warm fuzzies that was just seeping out of my pores.

I know, the horoscope sounds kinda bland and unoriginal, but today, the horoscope said what I needed to hear. More and more am I falling in love with this year. I know, it's only been 23 days, it's still be better than last year. I've stayed busy a bee, breaking out of my shell I made the second half of the year. I'm feeling like I'm living again, with all my heart and my soul.

So back to the question at hand, do fortune cookies or horoscopes talk to you?

Happy Friday everyone!

To Do List before Feb 09 --UPDATE #3

As of today...
1. Work out 15 times at the gym I've worked out 5 times.
2. Run/Walk 30 miles 8 miles down, 19 more to go
3. Cook dinner 15 times Cooked 14 meals
4. Fit into dream jeans Haven't tried them on yet...
5. get 7-8 hours of sleep for 25 nights 15 great nights of sleep
6. Work out 10 times in the morning 0 times so far
7. Start/Finish Puerto Rico/Cruise album photos sitting on the desk...
8. Set up sewing machine Sewing Machine still in the garage
9. Take one new fitness class a week 3 down
10. Read two books Reading Glass Castle
11. Lose 2 lbs. going to let this one be a surprise!

So, how do I feel so far?

Out of everything I'm pretty excited about all the cooking I've done. The hubby is quite happy with all the next tasty and healthy meals I've been making. I fell off the wagon about watching what I ate but back on track now. I think I will be really busy this weekend getting things done!

Buying something without needing it...

I bought something today that I've been eying for months and finally went on sale. I don't need it and will probably use it one day, just not right now. I feel a little guilty for the splurge but then again, I keep rationalizing that I will one day use it.

Ever buy something that you don't need?

Another party...

Alas the hubby has decided to throw a Superbowl Party. I'm excited because once again I get to plan it all. Problem is, he wants to order pizza as the main course so I have to work around that.

Appetizers:
Hot wings
Potato Skins
veggie tray
chips and dip

Main:
Multiple selection of Pizza from somewhere

Desserts:
Cookies (in the shape of footballs perhaps?)
Cupcakes (who can turn down a chocolate cupcake?)
brownies (my friend is making them)

Is that good? How can I plan a guy's party without making it too "much"? Hmmm... Only two weeks to plan this and still no idea what to do for decorations.

To Do List before Feb 09 --UPDATE #2

As of today...
1. Work out 15 times at the gym I've worked out 3 times.
2. Run/Walk 30 miles 8 miles down, 22 more to go
3. Cook dinner 15 times Cooked 10 meals
4. Fit into dream jeans Haven't tried them on yet...
5. get 7-8 hours of sleep for 25 nights 11 great nights of sleep
6. Work out 10 times in the morning 0 times so far
7. Start/Finish Puerto Rico/Cruise album Ordered photos...
8. Set up sewing machine Sewing Machine still in the garage
9. Take one new fitness class a week 2 down
10. Read two books Finished Twilight, Reading Glass Castle
11. Lose 2 lbs. going to let this one be a surprise!

So, how do I feel so far?

I'm feeling good and quite proud I'm staying on top of most of these! Some things I want to make an effort to keep doing once the new month rolls around, others, I don't mind if they fall off (I'm looking at you, morning workouts). This week's goal is to start the album before the puppies eat the photos! ;)

Only in SoCal...

Can you go for a run in shorts and smell your neighbors BBQing...

Now, are you shocked the weather is so nice today (got to low 80's) or that I went for a run?

I'd pick the latter!

Hope y'all had a great weekend!

Late to the party

Dear Spaghetti Squash,

I'm sorry I'm so tardy to the dinner party. I was afraid you weren't cool enough for my palette. How WRONG was I?! You are all that and a bag of chips! But I'm here now and ready to get down! You are easy to make and need little spices to make you amazing! Don't worry, I won't be a stranger and will even visit your other cousin squash now!

Kind Regards,

Little miss Planner

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To Do List before Feb 09 --UPDATE #1

As of today...
1. Work out 15 times at the gym: I've worked out 1 times.
2. Run/Walk 30 miles: 3 miles down, 27 more to go
3. Cook dinner 15 times: Cooked 4 meals
4. Fit into dream jeans: Haven't tried them on yet...
5. get 7-8 hours of sleep for 25 nights: 6 great nights of sleep
6. Work out 10 times in the morning: 0 times so far
7. Start/Finish Puerto Rico/Cruise album: Ordered and received photos
8. Set up sewing machine: Sewing Machine still in the garage
9. Take one new fitness class a week: 1 down
10. Read two books: Started Twilight last night
11. Lose 2 lbs: haven't weighed myself yet

So, how do I feel so far?

I feel like I'm really starting to make some progress. I need to read more and push myself to go to the gym. I know I am capable of this, it's just a matter doing it now. I'm really enjoy cooking and making my lunches (something I didn't add but wanted to do). I feel like I can control my meals now...

Making my debut...

After all the hustle and bustle of the wedding is over, it's nice to look back and be thankful it's over. I only have two loose ends to tie up (pick up dress from cleaners and get album). Out of the blue I picked up a southern California wedding magazine (it was free and I was waiting for someone) and yours truly graced the pages! Talk about being surprised! Shocked and happy that a photo submitted by my photog made it in, and a little sad cause it wasn't one of my favorites. I think he likes that photo since he uses it on his site.

So, I just used up one minute of my 15 minutes of fame.

me wants...

I'm so bad, I feel like I'm already dropping hints for my bday next fall!

I need food containers to put some useful stuff like flour and sugar/splenda, noodles, etc.

I saw these today and think I might pick up a few and might just do the trick...


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Now I have to figure out how many I really need!

Playing house

After a realization that the amount we eat out far exceeds the norm, I've been trying to change our habits and cook more. It's good because 1. I love to cook and am need to expand my mental recipe index and B. to try to cut down on costs.

So last weekend I made my little dinner menu for the week and got to work. While I could go into details of every meal I created, I would rather shout with glee about the things that made me happy. For instance, last Sunday I made tortillas (grew up with them) and for the first time I made a round tortilla. I've made them before but they ALWAYS turn out lopsided and or alien-like. This was a triumph! I called my mom to tell her the great news even! She laughed and said congrats, knowing this was a big step because everyone knows a round tortilla is a good tortilla!

Secondly, I made homemade chicken noodle soup. It was easier than I thought and tasted better than I expected. Easy too! And lastly, I made bread! Okay, it was from a box but I made it rise and baked it in our little toaster oven! (we have a good oven, but no need to waste gas).

I'm soo excited how great it feels to make something and it turns out great. I forgot these feelings since I became laxed in the kitchen. Yes, it still feels like I'm playing house, but I don't mind it!

how old am I?

Yesterday I was pushing a grocery cart around and had my little list of things to make for dinner and start wiping stuff off my To-Do list. I saw all these older ladies in there and felt as if I was the kid on home alone, shopping by himself. Sometimes I get that feeling, like I'm still just a kid, trying to play house.

Anyone else get that feeling?

Things to do before Feb 09

Today is the first day of the new year and some new changes. Below are my 10 things to do before Feb 1, 2009. In order to stay afloat, I'll update this post on my progress.

1. Work out 15 times at the gym
2. Run/Walk 30 miles
3. Cook dinner 15 times
4. Fit into dream jeans
5. get 7-8 hours of sleep for 25 nights
6. Work out 10 times in the morning
7. Start/Finish Puerto Rico/Cruise album
8. Set up sewing machine
9. Take one new fitness class a week
10. Read two books
11. Lose 2 lbs.

I know the majority of these are health related and some seem a bit lofty but I think I tried to keep everything within grasp and it will just need much needed effort on my behalf to turn these goals into accomplishments!

To Do List before 2010

Happy New Year! To ring in this wonderful new year, it's time for the yearly to do list!

To Do List before 2010
1. Start paying more for my car
2. Work harder for the promotion
3. Start a garden
4. Read a minimum of 2 books a month
5. Teach the puppies some manners
6. Start cycling again
7. Organize and clean out the rest of the house closets
8. Do one triathlon
9. Do one big craft project each month
10. Find out what a set of good abs look on me! (third year on the to do list)
11. Get up to date with all vacation albums (currently 3 behind)
12. Work out 1 time a week at work for 2 months straight
13. Finish remodeling guest room
14. Cook 4 nights a week for 1 month straight
15. Take a vacation to a destination I've never been to
16. Work out 5 times a week for 3 months straight
17. Run 365 miles