February 2013 – Stumbling Through Life

Tuesday Randomness on Thursday

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Amy

I think I need to start paying attention to the calendar more since this is Thursday. . . oops. I would like to blame it on being so busy but I think it has more to do with I went to a hockey game Monday night and I have been trying to catch up on sleep since then. Hey, I am old, what can I say. . .

Allan keeps scoring more points with the Queen, which is a good thing, case in point, he went to the season ticket holders fan appreciation last week and got my jersey signed by Terry Crisp!
Crispy!
If that wasn’t enough, he learned on Sunday that he won a contest for two tickets to the VIP suite at the Preds game Monday
Which he was nice enough to take me to (who am I kidding, I would have done some serious pouting if I had been left at home)
Crispy, Moi, Petey
And it also proves that I need to start doing crunches since my gut looks unseemly in that picture
No restraining order has been issued for my near obsessive fascination for Crispy
We got to listen to hockey commentary from two of the greatest unedited (first game for Pete to not actually call a game)
Crispy called it halfway through the third period that Josi would score a goal and we would win 5-4
It happened but in overtime
I got to see a great fight during the game and really, isn’t that the whole point of hockey?
A great view in the suite but while I love what a suite has to offer, I kind of miss being right there in the game
Let’s Go Preds!
Petey showed us a picture of Crispy from the late 70s in a stellar polyester leisure suit. . . he had modeled that in a Philly fashion show, when asked how many he sold he said ZERO!
It’s a good thing that those suits are not back in style, one random ash from a cigarette would equate to that suit going up in flames in under five seconds
I have decided that when I am at a game, they win. . . maybe the organization should take this under advisement
Mother Nature is still taunting me with snow, I just want one decent snow storm
Am I asking for too much here?
Hooch has very kindly sent pictures of her house covered in snow
It almost makes me consider relocating to Kansas City
Almost. . . I still prefer Nashville
I loathe NASCAR, from the time I was a little girl I remember the endless Sundays when the only thing allowed on the tv and Granny and Popa’s was the race
Five laps in, all of my relatives would be snoring but you couldn’t change the channel!
Allan likes NASCAR. . . and since he is such an avid fantasy (enter your sport here) player, he is in a NASCAR fantasy league
I was informed that I would have a team, I would like to welcome my drives to the Mullet Mafia. . .
I am currently in eighth place, Allan is in 14th
Don’t ask a competitive girl to play in a league where she knows nothing
She will win
I am ready for a vacation. . .
Unfortunately that vacation doesn’t happen until late April

So my week has consisted of hockey, NASCAR, hockey, hockey and some food. The occasional whine about no snow was thrown in for good measure. I am off to turn my jammies inside out and do all the other stuff that needs to be done to get some snow. Does anyone know of a good dance to get the snow to start falling?

Tuesday Randomness

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Amy

Hockey, hockey, hockey. . . that pretty much sums it up around here. But since it is Tuesday and it would be kind of a dull read if all I did was talk about hockey, here’s some randomness. . .

I love me some hockey just don’t tell football, I kind of feel like I am cheating on it
After what seems like a million years, I finally got to go to an actual game last week
Besides it being a pretty awesome Valentine’s date, I forgot how much I enjoyed all the chants
And fights. . .
I am going to be tortured Sunday by Allan, he likes to watch NASCAR
Yeah, I don’t get it either
Stace’s little man E now says my name, all of the time! So exciting and I love his giggle
We also share a very big love of Despicable Me
I am gearing up for my Vegas trip by reviewing any and all restaurant menus
The Queen has been teasing me about my hair for a while now
I guess it didn’t help matters that the last time I got my hair cut and highlighted it was, um, last May
I finally got it done this evening, a big shout out to Jennifer at William Edge Nashville
I have loved Aveda’s products for years now and it seems to agree with my hair texture
Dimensional color and a great cut makes me happy
It is also great for additional ways to make fun of myself
Case in point~
I really thought about just leaving the salon like this. . .
But thankfully common sense prevailed~
All better!

I’m a blonde again! Yay!
Wook thought it would be a cute idea to chew on my tulips
After a few choice words, I believe I conveyed the seriousness of his transgression
I still miss football
I will probably get a great nap in Sunday as well as get some reading done!
I kind of feel bad that I just can’t get into the sport (seriously, I could do what they do)

Aaaaannnnnndddddd, it is bedtime. The Preds won (although I thought I was going to need some oxygen), my hair is all kinds of pretty and for some reason employers think you should work five days a week. Silly people.

The One Where I Talk About Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 17, 2013February 15, 2013 by Amy

I haven’t been a huge fan of the Hallmark holiday in many, many years. It was great when I was little, more presents! Yipee! Then junior high came and so did the sending of a carnation. . . would I get one? And of course high school hits and everyone is smiling as they get their note that they have something in the office for them. I did get something one time.

By the time I was in the working world I noticed that we had regressed to teenagers again, gloating when getting flowers and sneering if you are single. I started to despise the day simply because coworkers would gloat that their SO sent them flowers when in reality, that SO was probably cringing at the thought of the cost, waste and the forced merriment of the day. And no story would be complete without a Bubba story. . .

The year I finally pulled the plug on the horrible dating cycle with him I got flowers sent to me at work not once but twice! Seeing as how my birthday is two weeks before Cupid comes to shoot everyone down I thought I had hit the jackpot. Huge arrangements that would have probably fed an entire village in a third world country. I was so lucky!!!! Isn’t MY boyfriend the best?!

Oh, did I mention that while he stated to me that he was way too busy with work and me to possibly cheat, he was in fact making plenty of room in his schedule to cheat. And those really expensive, large arrangements? Guilt flowers. To ease his guilt he wasted money (and my time) in order to not feel as guilty for his behavior. After that I became a HUGE fan of grocery store flowers if my guy wants to give me flowers. Cheap, thoughtful and no guilt to be eased.

I also wasn’t a big fan for going out on that night, another little result of my time with Bubba. Fights, tears and disappointment made me want to just ignore any kind of holiday because really, can’t a fight that ends in tears happen on just a random night? I was already used to dealing with my luck at guys disappointing me or breaking my heart at huge junctures in my life, at least give me decent holidays to celebrate.

As a result, boyfriends post Bubba ended up getting off really easily. . . a CD, a nice card, grocery store flowers, dinner cooked together at home. . . sign me up! That is what I did with Jorge, the boy and Chandler. They were all decent experiences in terms of the Hallmark holiday. And if you had asked me at the start of the new year what I would be doing this year, I would have said I was picking up something decadent to cook, watch a double feature of chick flicks and call it a night.

But I got a nice surprise shortly before my birthday and think I gave him a really nice surprise in return. We talked about Valentine’s day and I said I wanted to go to the hockey game. Fancy dinner? Nope. Flowers delivered? Nope. Just give me some hockey, gumbo at a local bar and time spent with him and I would be a happy girl. And that is what we did and it was probably one of the best Valentine’s days ever. Simple, fun and no drama. Who knew?

Allan and I both said a few times that this was one of the best Valentine’s ever…why? All of the above plus he listened to me about what I liked and disliked. I am thankful that the days of wanting the outlandish, unattainable John Hughes experience has gone. I guess in a way I have to thank the crappy boyfriends of the past for the all the letdowns and Chandler for reminding me to appreciate the small gestures.

Now the best holiday is coming up, no presents needed. . . St. Patrick’s Day. . . to be celebrated in a pub or preferably in NYC because who doesn’t want to spend the whole of the parade with New York’s finest. . .

Tuesday Randomness

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Amy

After what seemed like the world’s longest week last week, this one seems to be going a little quicker. Of course, still no snow but I’m not bitter.

While watching the Preds play Sunday night I kept tabs on the Grammys by reading my news feed on Facebook, a special shout out to Son and her sister for entertaining commentary
I will go ahead and admit that I have been trying to sniff out Girl Scout cookies the past couple of weeks, as of today, I now have 12 boxes ordered.
I blame Allan. . .
Originally I had ordered just two boxes since I tend to shove the whole box down my throat in under 30 minutes
This isn’t going to be pretty
This football obsessed girl is really starting to understand hockey, this could get interesting
I am finally getting to go to a game this Thursday, it has been way too long
Best Valentine’s Day date ever. . .gumbo, hot dogs, cocktails and a cute boy
Loved, loved, loved Kelly Clarkson’s performance Sunday
Still scratching my head at John Mayer’s getup but then again I still think he is a schmuck
I learned yesterday that Magnolia Bakery now ships, be still my beating heart
Now if I could get Lombardi’s pizza here
In the category of first world problems, I dropped my bracelet off at Tiffany’s to be fixed. Currently it is hanging out in NYC getting repaired and will not return to BNA until the 26th
Why does it seem like my jewelry gets more trips to NYC than I do?
Stace’s FB status update about laughing in her sleep and wanting water last night was great, her hubby has video and I cannot wait to see it
I am being schooled on all things Vegas by Allan
I am currently preparing to leave bread crumbs while there so I can make it back to the room
My love for Loveless Cafe’s biscuits was rekindled this past weekend. . .so good

With all this talk of food, the temptation to run out and get something yummy is strong but I will be a good girl and just go to bed. My thighs will thank me for this. Guys, make sure you do a little something for your women. Sometimes a card or another simple token can go a long way. And I might not even wear black like I normally do. . . somebody smack me, I have entered the world of cheesiness.

Tuesday Randomness

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Amy

I have been teased by Mother Nature quite a bit lately and I am close to channeling Stace’s little one’s terrible two tantrums if I don’t get snow soon. I am also quite proud of the little guy for really giving it his all! Having observed countless two year old behaviour in my friends’ kids I have to admit I am kind of thankful that Wook’s outbursts can be dealt with by simply giving him catnip. That noise you hear? That is the lynch mob courtesy of my friends for me laughing while this happens.

I learned Sunday that Wook has a huge aversion to hot pockets. . . as in the snack food. Or at least the word. Stu set him off while talking about meeting up with some people heating one up in the middle of the night at a hotel. Wook’s rage was only calmed by some catnip and his safe space away from Stu.
Stu can cause interesting reactions in my cat as well as women. . .
I enjoyed the tweets about the Super Dome losing power as much as I enjoyed the actual game
In what has to be one of the best surprises, I ended up getting my birthday wish. Allan is back and while I still have moments of fear when it comes to what happened before I am taking a leap of faith.
Being friends first is probably one of the best ways to build a relationship
I finally watched Ted last week, I think we need to have more vulgar teddy bears in the world
I am getting a firm grasp on the game of hockey, while it isn’t football, it will work
I am still counting down until preseason though
Besides a horrible obsession with Candy Crush, I have find another time suck courtesy of myVegas. . .this might end up being intervention worthy