The SNOW has caused.....

Well we had our blizzard last week which dumped over 2 feet here. Then yesterday into today we've gotten tons more. I LOVE the Snow so much :) I have noticed though that the snow has caused some things such as:

*My work had to close due to the snow, which has NEVER happened in the 6 years I've been there. I didn't think Nurses ever got snow days, woo hoo!

*I miss the GYM!! So badly too, I had to hold off for a week b/c of steroids/Cipro. Medically I can go back now, however physically it's just not happening yet.

*I've been inspired to cook a lot which I love. I've also been inspired to make some new recipes, like Coconut Shrimp, Baked potato soup, Twice Baked Potato Casserole, Mac N Cheese.....

*I've discovered "Pandora Radio" and am loving it!!! It's pretty cool, and plays tons of "The Cure" who'd have thought ;)

*The Snow has made me realize that If I ever have a baby born in the winter months, I'm simply not going to tell him/her their real birthday. I will tell them that they were born in the summer, that way a blizzard can't steal their birthday like their mothers ;) haha kidding.

*I've rediscovered my love for The Golden Girls :) I decided to plant myself in front of my TV and watch GG reruns during our storms, and am loving it!

*I've connected with bacon on a whole new level ;) Maybe that's because I've eaten it every single day that I've been off work, and can't get enough!

*I have a new best friend, her name is "Mimosa" and she's a wonderful combination of orange juice and champagne. We've gotten pretty close these last few days.

*I'm ready to plan a fun mini-outdoors type get away. I'm looking forward to some hiking, biking, and rafting type stuff.

*It's been discovered that I am really good at staying in my pajamas all day too, man I could really get used to this ;)

Accomplishments

Today was a nice way to start of the week, with some small accomplishments. For starters I did an extra long, hard workout at the gym today. Man do I really love going there after work, and the HUGE senstation of accomplishment that follows it! My knee was giving me some pretty severe pain today while at work, so I decided not to run, but spin/or bike instead. It was awesome, and so intense! I did a coarse for 6.91 miles/39:55. I also lifted weights today too. I may not be as strong as those big guys on the "manly" side of the gym as I call it, but I'm doing it! I have to laugh at myself when I'm huffing and puffing because my little arms are shaking lifting these little 10 lb weights, while the giants could lift me in an arm ;)

I also made a new recipe tonight, Broccoli and Cheese soup, and thought it turned out Fantastic! I like to try to make something new each week, so definitely got that sense of accomplishment tonight from doing so. Will be making that again for sure!

I got the chance to get some things off my chest today...always a good thing.

And so far it looks like Scott is starting to feel better from his bad cold. Now If my immune system wards of this cold.....well that my friends will be a BIG Accomplishment! ;)

Resemblance

Is it just me or does anyone else out there see the resemblance between Robert Smith (The Cure) whom I've loved since I was about 13, and Robert Pattinson (Twilight series). Maybe it's the crazy hair. Maybe it's the name. Maybe it's the darkness of their personalities/character. Maybe it's the British accent. Maybe it's the jaw. Maybe it's that I find them both super cute :)

No Way

I can't believe that Michael Jackson died!? OMG! So sad...

What a busy day, and I mean busy. I literally haven't stopped all day. It's now 10:14 pm and I have to be up at 0440 and do it all over again. Oh well, at least tomorrow is Friday! Work was fine today busy as usual. We had a nice surprise treat today....lots of Bruster's Ice Cream for one of our Dr.'s 50th birthday. Nurses + Ice Cream = Very happy RN's ;)

Tonight we had dinner for my inlaws as a Thank You. They watched our dogs Hooper and Elektra while we were away in Bermuda. So as a Thank You we had them over for a great steak, baked potatoes, corn on the cob...all on the grill, yummy! And I made a dessert called "Angel Lush" which was so great!

Nothing too exciting tonight in my world. Just super tired from this LONG day which will start again in about 6.5 hours. Still reading Twilight like crazy and can barely put it down! What a sad week in Hollywood. First Ed McMahon, Farrah Fawcett, now Michael Jackson. :/

Random

What's been going on recently/things:

- 80's stations on "Yahoo Radio" wow, I'm hooked on the new wave/alternative station
-Cooking a lot and trying to do a menu plan each week
-Got the bathroom finished!!!! And it looks amazing
-Fallen off the wagon with my daily planner journal, and need to get back into it
-My niece Allison is due any day now and I can't wait!!!
-Had a decent snow fall FINALLY! Now I'm officially ready for spring
-Continuing to meet awesome CFers on FB and the site
-Started running again after a while of not, just hoping my knees continue to play nice
-Threw Kathy's baby shower and went wonderfully
-Planned a trip to Bermuda and Myrtle Beach this year, wahoo!!!!!!!!!!!
-Scott and I hit our dating anniversary of 10 years, wedding anniversary next month of 5 years
-My BFF got 2 puppy chihuahuas that I'm totally in love with!
-Had an echocardiogram to R/O pulmonary HTN and it was normal!! SO we are OK to have kids!
-Went to a Lebonese restuarant in Bmore and it was pretty awesome
-Loving my Blackberry still, so glad I got one
-So excited to buy and plant all of my herbs for this year
-We're drafting our new kitchen this week with Dave's help, so exciting!
-Work is well, the occasional drama which I need to let just roll off (easier said than done)
-May have my first cold, oh well I never got one all winter long which is AMAZING!!
-Looking forward to picnics, kayaking (I hope), O's games, and it being warm!!!

All is well, and I'm remaing grateful and hopeful :D

Thursday 13 (Random)

1. I'm so happy tomorrow is Friday
2. I'm looking forward to dinner tomorrow night with Julie and seeing the girls
3. We need to finish the bathroom still...
4. I just realized I didn't eat dinner tonight, hmm i need to eat!
5. I just got my new glasses yesterday (for the computer) Since we have gotten portable lap-tops at work my eyes aren't too happy with the tiny screens.
6. Today is Sarah's birthday :)
7. My birthday is exactly 7 days away
8. It was wonderful to hang out with Beth last night, we had fun at Du Claw's especially
9. Sometimes my boss makes me wonder how she does it, since she has no clue (honestly)
10. I'm so happy for all the friendships and new fellow CF people I've been meeting/emailing
11. I bought the new Snow Patrol album off of iTUNES, so far so good
12. I'm addicted to a song by Lisa Hannigan called "I don't know" I'm convinced it's one of the sweetest songs on the planet
13. I haven't been for a nice long drive while enjoying good music in a while...