"White On Rice"...!

I think that the holidays turned out to be almost perfect. There are still a few family pills that are a little thought to swallow and I will admit that a small blue Chevy Aveo did not see my proudest Christmas moment - but what can you do?! With New Year yet to come I can only imagine things getting better! Still haven't figured out what TG and I are doing yet but playing it by ear is just fine with me.

On the love front, D and the chef got engaged - FINALLY! Not that they have been together a real long time and he was dragging his feet, but the anticipation was enough! D is trilled and I am glad things have all come together for her. I am averaging a wedding every 2.5 months in 2007 and it has been determined that a trip for TG and I would be ideal after all is said and done, so here's hoping!

Inside Joke:
Looking for a "Bobert" and if that IS your name can I also see your ass?! Bonus points if your girlfriend is trapped in the 80's. If she is not your girlfriend and just sleeping with you amoung others that makes her a slut and we WIN! Sorry, no bonus points for the grey wolf tattooed on you butt...damn. Will you kiss your friend? I will kiss mine...Congrats Tennessee!

Happy New Year! Cheers to 2007! It's going to be a good one, I can feel it!

Ready for the Holidays?!

I am excited about the holidays this year! TG and I have great plans and it all seemed to work out seamlessly for traveling and what not. I am looking forward to having our "own" morning for the first time this year in the condo and just relaxing. It looks like to is turning out the be a very relaxing holiday...
This weekend I am going to a "bachelorette" of sorts for my friend Lori as wel as having dinner with my close girls beforehand. What a way to kick off Christmas!

I have a little holiday shopping left to do and 1 more shift of wrapping at the mall this weekend. I trust that I will not be put with the high school deliquent yet again and Miss "I Can't Do Corners" will leave me alone...I have to admit that my first shift wrapping made me into a bit of a scrooge - the second one was better. I mean who wears a white "wifebeater" (no shirt) in the mall, in December, wrapping gifts, for the women's crisis centre?! I think we have a problem - that and the fact that he was "depressed" and felt the need to shake everyone hand even while on his cell phone wrapping gifts - WTF?! Every one is different I guess, but my feeling is that some people try too hard to be that way.

To all my friends (read: new aunts, new loves, giddy girls, party planners, those who mean well, "weight watchers", alcoholics, bachelorettes, spoiled brats, top models, sarcastic sistas, and best ladies)...
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!! Cheers and Stay Safe!

xo - Mano

Things That Suck - Some Drivers and My Pending Shortbread

Bad drivers suck.

I am not claiming to be an excellent driver, we all make mistakes but some drivers simply suck. The really sucky ones almost put people is hospitals, almost ruin holiday party weekends, and almost make people throw up on the jeans they want to wear to the party in a couple of hours. The ones that make mistakes don't nearly run people off expressways and cause a 180 in the slow lane, they instead get into accidents with "shopping carts" and can't really back in all that well. Sucky drivers wave at you 3 exits later like they don't have and effin clue and don't get why they are getting the "finger". With that said, drive careful people, think and look around you - be safe so you can enjoy the holiday season.

Holiday parties are interesting. I love to people watch and found myself to be watching some very interesting people this past weekend. Food was alright, drinks were alright and overall it was just alright. TG looked handsome in a suit and tie which made the chicken parmesan and surroundings all that more enjoyable.

Time to focus on a pending exam and general holiday preparation. I intend to study but have a feeling I will distract myself from the reading by baking cookies and pretending to be productive. I think I am going to attempt some shortbread this year and give my grandma some stiff competition this holiday season! Seriously...who am I kidding? Mine will be shit in comparison and I know it, the point is distraction, not perfection.

Got lots on the go for the rest of December and looking forward to almost all of it...*sigh*

-Mano

Clicked!

Something this week just clicked and although it was not a big WW loss - it indeed was a loss. The loss motivates me to go a little further and try a little harder each week and I can only hope that it makes a difference on the scale next Thursday! That right, after chickening out a couple weeks in a row, I am going to weigh in two weeks in a row. Plus, word on the street is that they are changing the program up a little and it'll be explained/introduced to all members next week so it's best that I go regardless.

Take good care - drink up!

Feeling Good...

OK - so I have been SO on track with WW this week and it feels good. Hopefully the scale tomorrow will show me some love when I go and weigh in!
This weekend is the holiday party weekend for both TG and I - we both have our work gatherings and I am actually really looking forward to it. I like to get dressed up every now and then and I like to socialize so it works well. TG and I agreed that he would drive to my function and I would drive to his - fair is fair! I don't really want to drink all that much at either party but just in case we have a plan.

On another note, I have an appointment tomorrow with a new esthetician - I am nervous about that. Some of you may recall my last bikini waxing experience with my former esthetician that has scarred me for life. In case you've forgotten or I did not share with you personally, I will re-cap:

Mano: Umm.. the wax is really hot...I think it is burning a little...
Waxer: Ok...(puts wax on skin, puts face near crotch and blows)
Mano: Umm...maybe just wait a little before you put it on my skin?
Waxer: Ok...(puts wax on skin, puts face near crotch and blows)
Mano: Actually it's not that hot anymore (tears in eyes of embarrassment/shock)
Waxer: Ok, almost done! Did you shave?
Mano: No
Waxer: Ok, flip over...

Get the picture? Not fun and I will not be going back. I always thought the place was a little sketchy but for the most part the ladies there did do a good job. That experience crossed a professional line for me. Since then I have researched another place and I have had other services done there and tomorrow will be the first bikini wax with a new esthetician - here's hoping all goes smooth!

-Mano

What I Learned This Morning Before 11am:

• I can wake up a little late and still be on time
• If I wake up late I am bound to have a bad hair day - that and the fact that I need a color/cut - BAD!
• Every once in a while TG is extra nice to me in the morning for no reason, he just is...no wait...there was a reason!
• Sometimes your car does not start
• Boys can wake up and in 20 minutes they can get through their morning routine, try to fix a car, and still walk out the door on time ('ish) looking like a million bucks!
• When your car does not start it is always raining
• Raining makes bad hair days ever worse - OMG
• Customer service people can be nice and helpful on the phone
• Not all tow truck drivers have a hooks for a hand - some are quite pleasant and not at all creepy
• Mano needs caffeine within 1 hour of waking up
• When I need coffee I am willing to drink almost anything with caffeine
• And finally that in the end - despite a little stress and a minor headache - sometimes things just work themselves out and you got to go with the flow!

Have a good weekend all - Drive Safe!