Daily Archives: February 23, 2011

ABC’s of L.A.B.

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I know, everyone and their little dog is doing this, but things are popular for a reason, eh?

I present to you – the ABC’s of Low… and Behold!

A. Age: 25 – born January 18, 1986

B. Bed size: Queen – it’s the comfiest bed ever. I need a new mattress but I’m scared it won’t be as amazing.

C. Chore you dislike: Vacuuming. I actually don’t even own a working vacuum. My hair is a crazy vacuum-destroying beast, therefore I have to borrow vacuums. Therefore, my carpets are disgusting. Now you know.

D. Dogs: Love them. Want one. My dream breeds are boxer, King Charles Cavelier spaniel and Jack Russel Terrier in that order but I’ll most likely adopt from a shelter when the time is right.

E. Essential start to your day: Hit snooze at least 5 times, curse the world if it’s too early or I didn’t sleep well, put glasses on face, take ear plugs out of ears and hit the bathroom.

F. Favorite color: I don’t have favorite things, it’s too limiting.

G. Gold or silver: Hmmm. I don’t really wear jewelry but if someone offered me either I would accept. As far as colors go, I like both. I really don’t have favorites.

H. Height: 5’2″

I. Instruments you play(ed): Took piano lessons for a brief period, but my piano teacher had spiders in her hair. That didn’t last long. I also played the clarinet in the 5th and 6th grade. Once, I tried to put my clarinet in my necklace so I wouldn’t have to hold it up. It got stuck and we had to stop playing so I could be freed. I was a dork in 5th and 6th grade. Also, I’m clearly not musical.

J. Job title: Proposal Writer/Corporate Communications Specialist (I hate the term specialist, and want it removed from my title.)

K. Kids: None. Not sure if I want them in the future, but if so I hope to adopt and/or become involved with foster care.

L. Live: Oklahoma City for the present but moving to D.C. soon!

M. Mom’s name: Debra.

N. Nicknames: None. It makes me sad.

O. Overnight hospital stays: None. (Knocks on wood.)

P. Pet peeves: Passive aggression. Hypocrisy. People saying they’re ”being good” when it comes to eating. (Disclaimer: sometimes I too am a passive aggressive hypocrite, but it still annoys me.)

Q. Quote from a movie: “I’m in a glass case of emotion!” Anchorman (don’t judge -  best movie ever for journalism majors in my opinion.)

R. Righty or lefty: Righty.

S. Siblings: One older, amazingly successful and brilliant brother. And his wife, the SIL, who is my honorary sister.

T. Time you wake up: Between 5:15 and 6:15 on week days depending on my hair situation. Between 8 and 9 on weekends, depending on work and running. I used to sleep in until 11 or so on Saturdays but I have lost that ability. I blame the man.

U. Underwear: I wear them. Except sometimes I don’t, but not in a slutty way. Like in workout clothes with the underwear built in or if I don’t want to run in a thong and don’t want VPL. That’s an awkward topic. But hey, so is gas, and I went there.

V. Vegetables you don’t like: I like all vegetables, but I don’t like mushrooms, although they’re technically not a vegetable. Actually I hate mushrooms and think they should be banned from this Earth. But that’s probably just me.

W. What makes you run late: Oversleeping. I snooze like it’s my job.

X. X-rays you’ve had: One on my left lower leg and the old dental x-rays on the regular.

Y. Yummy food you make: I make a mean sloppy joe. I’m a recipe cooker – give me a recipe and I can probably make a yummy food. I’m also quite prolific at Green Monster blending, egg scrambling, toast slathering and pasta boiling. Be impressed.

Z. Zoo animal favorites: FREE THE ZOO ANIMALS!

Hot Sauce Art

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Good morning friends! Thanks so much for your input on yesterday afternoon’s post.

To be more clear, I don’t think anyone can 100% blame their parents for their troubles at all I was just upset by the lack of support. It hurt my heart.

However, coming home yesterday to find that the apartment staff had been true to their word and shampooed my carpets after the leak really perked my heart right up.

The floors looked so clean! I was a happy lady. I’m not sure it took all the smell away, but it’s a start I suppose.

I had to work at the part-timer after work so I got home rather late for me, I’d already eaten a large snack before work so I didn’t really need a big dinner.

I started with one three clementines while tidying up and getting everything ready for today.

I can’t believe I didn’t mention these particular clementines when I was talking about food obsessions yesterday. I’m pretty sure I ate close to 20 clementines on Sunday. They were so refreshing after my long run, I just couldn’t stop. I might turn into a clementine.

But I ran out, so I couldn’t eat another 20 for dinner. Instead, I had my other obsession – toast with an egg and Muenster cheese with abstract hot sauce art.

Today is going to be a crazy day at work, but the good news is I have a facial afterwards!

I bought a Living Social deal for a facial and brow shaping last year and finally found time to use it. My brows are in serious need of some shaping, or rather, a hacksaw.

Any tips for getting mildew smell out of carpets? They offered to lay new carpet, but since I’m likely moving in a few months I don’t really want to go through the hassle unless I absolutely have to!