It's Valentine's Day, I almost forgot

I really didn't remember that tomorrow is Valentine's Day until i walked into my office and saw a ProFlowers box on my desk - then I remembered - and what a nice surprise it was, actually.

But in all honestly, I think Valentine's Day is quite corny - it reminds me of the Kay Jewelers commercials - "every kiss begins with Kay..." hate that song - yet I could sing it on pitch perfectly if you asked me to. And their latest commercial is even worse - like I want a pink ballerina jewelry box from circa. 1982?! I've got one from 1982 and it's packed away! Plus, what soon-to-be-dreading-30 year old wants a pink ballerina holding her diamonds. Fine, I hate pink jewelry boxes - there - I said "hate." It's been a while.

Which prompts me to ask: What is the worst V-day gift or date you've ever been on?

Don't be shy. Do tell.

L.

Christmas spirit is not at the grocery store

This is my favorite time of year - only that I feel like I haven't had any time to enjoy it. This past weekend, though, I finally got our tree ...

Some things I love about this season:
--I love that my husband adopts a family in need every Christmas. For someone who doesn't 'feel' the Christmas spirit, he goes out of his way for strangers.

--He also comes with me to pick out our Christmas tree; buys it, lugs it in the house, gets it in the stand and vacuums up the needles. Then he gets all the decorations, lights, boxes of paper, bows, candles - down from storage. But I do all the decorating - which I guess is a pretty good deal. For that and many other reasons, I'm a lucky girl.

--I do feel hurried this season, but I don't hate that - it's just more stressful is all

On to something much more random - the grocery store I used to frequent, is the worst of the worst. Every time I would go there (usually after 6 p.m. mass on Sundays) - I'd tell myself, no matter what I see, e.g. loud obnoxious individuals, fights over frozen meat, and worse - I WILL NOT, repeat, will not get angry, say something I'd regret - you know, I just left mass - and as my mom always says, "You're in the state of grace," even if I don't receive communion. But everytime, like clockwork, I would run into a loud, angry, awful person - different people each time, who have on different occassions:

1. ran me over with their cart
2. cut me off in line
3. cursed at me in the parking lot because I was walking to slow
4. practically hit me with their car on my way to my car with bags
5. stolen a spot - that I was not even trying to take - but they must have been under the impression that I was going for it
6. slammed on the horn and scared the sh*t out of me as I tried to cross the street

Why can't going to the grocery store be pleasant? Be calm - I just want to stroll down the aisles, get my crap without any foul behavior or pushing, pay the bill and leave. Unfoprtunately, that never happens. Maybe I should open up a grocery chain called - "Zen" ... "find it while you shop."

Merry Christmas for now...

L.

what's going on

Sorry for my lack of posts lately - it's not that I haven't got much to say, just not a lot of time to say it ... so, for all my faithful "followers" who have just been waiting for my next blog ... enjoy

--Ok, I love being busy but sometimes it's too much - the economy might be heading south, but hell, it doesn't feel like it (no complaints here, I swear)

--I think I've watched Forrest Gump about 18 times - I love the soundtrack

--My boss sent me a funny link this week - reminded me how much I love a random laugh - go ahead, laugh: http://www.wimp.com/camdance

--I love getting a manicure that doesn't CHIP the next day – that’s a great thing – doesn’t happen, but I love the idea, the hope, the chance it won’t chip

--I love sleeping – my husband always says he doesn’t have time to sleep – that he’s waiting for the “BIG” sleep – not me – I’ll take it when I can get it

Ok, it’s late… but my post is not complete without saying something I hate: ROAD RAGE
--Had a bad day, argument with your boyfriend, or just pissy and short-tempered ... tip: don't take it out on the rage-less drivers

--And, I hate scooping cat litter

Drive safely,
L.

Feeling better - there is love in the house

So, last week was a bit hectic and I hated a lot of different things; however, I am feeling much better this week...
--I love that it snowed today (well... a wintry mix)
--I love that the Phillies are winning - HELL YEA!!!!!!!!!! (that's for my husband)
--I love surprises; but I love giving them too
--I love when I can concentrate
--I love dressing in layers
What do you love???
Until we blog again - best

sorry, no love here

--I hate people who cough in my face [John]
--I hate Purple mini vans - for real, mini vans are bad enough, but then they add shite black tint to the back windows, a few dents and scratches, on top of stinky foot odor and NO sunroof
--I hate underwear that leave panty lines
--I hate that it gets dark so early
Let me end on a positive note:
--I'll get back to you

I can't believe I have followers

--I love that I have followers! But I love comments even more... thanks Testa

--I also love "Mad Men" on AMC - Sunday nights at 10 p.m. Has anyone caught on to this drama?? It's good...
--I love Pellegrino - sorry John, but it's better than flat tap
--I love that my husband introduces me to new things all the time