Want to brag about your last special night out with your honey bunches of love then you need to check out My Chick Flick because from here on out they will be hosting Date Night. Given the fact that the My Chick Flick writer hunted me down, threatened me with bodily harm and swore she would color me smurf with a permanent magic marker if I didn’t participate (that may or may not be true) you will find my “date night” below.
A quick brief…if you haven’t caught on by now my mister travels with work, sometimes I’m lucky if he’s home 4 days a month. So when we he’s home he trys to do something special with me despite the fact he’d be happy sleeping, eating a home cooked meal and doing the other thing we won’t mention, sometimes we do something simple sometimes it’s a little extravagent. And before you ask because I get this all the time he is not in the military and he isn’t a truck driver.
Our most recent date night bordered more on the extravagent side. Partly because it was the 4th of July and partly because we had a sitter for the little bug…so that meant no responsibilities.
We went to the Inner Harbor in Baltimore Md.
For starters we rented a hotel. My mister racks up a lot of comp rewards so why not take advantage of them, besides who wants to drive home late at night anywho? We checked in and then walked down to the harbor.
We got to see…
In case you didn’t read it, it’s the Worldest Largest cell phone…people were all lined up to get to make a call. I didn’t make a call but was totally amused!
After that we of course had to fill our bodies with nourishment so we headed to the Rusty Scupper (in the right side of the pic).
They had a ANNUAL JULY 4th BASH which was a big super yummy buffet and a live DJ. The DJ left much to be desired but the food rocked so without further ado I brag…
Jumbo Male Crabs
Hot Dogs
Hamburgers
BBQ Chicken
Ribs
Maryland Crab Soup
Corn on the Cob
Potato Salad, Cole Slaw, Pasta Salad and House Salad
Chips, Pretzels, Snack Mix
Watermelon
Assorted Desserts
Soda, Coffee, Tea
We won’t talk about the price…it was totally insane!
Moving on what would the 4th of July be without…
We finished up the night by headed out to the other side of town called Fells Point. Me being me forgot the camera as I so often do, so no photos from there. It’s basically a town with bar after bar after bar. We bar hopped, my hubby drank drinks and I drank soda. We didn’t drive over there for various reasons and we took a taxi for only the 2nd time in my life…that was an experience. I’m pretty sure our taxi cab driver was rapper Lil Wayne. He looked like him and the music well you would have thought he was pimpin’ out his own car.
All in all we had a great night and want to make it a tradition to do something memorable every 4th of July.
Hope you enjoyed our DATE NIGHT.
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We went to the Baltimore Inner Harbor for the 4th of July and just took it easy. It was nice to actually get away with my husband since he has been traveling so much.
This week was pretty quiet. Nothing to write home about but I tried making some changes on my blog and I want to see if they will come up when I post.
So this week:
- My step-daughter stayed for 4 days. It was nice to have her but truly shines light on how little teenagers like to do lol.
- I cleaned house, not tip top but live-able. I should really work on bedrooms though!
- My hubs left on Monday, as usual I miss him like crazy. He is scheduled to return on the 2nd. Not sure what we are going to do to celebrate 4th of July.
- Been doing some leg work on my Recycle group on Yahoo and I’m getting a little frustrated.
- I made pot roast one night and smothered grilled chicken another. Both were super yummy.
- I made my step-daughter a grilled peanut butter & jelly sandwich. She loved it.
- We attempted to make soft pretzels. The mix came in a box, we followed the directions, they tasted like bland biscuits.
- I went shopping at target yesterday. I got a new blanket, it looks perfect for curling up. They also had several racks of little kid clothes on sale, I got the little bug 2 shirts and a dress.
- It’s no secret when it comes to the potty unless you catch her and insist upon it the little bug doesn’t pee in the potty. It’s a battle that sometimes you fight and sometimes not so much. We’ve been trying the every hour thing today and god bless us it’s working.
- I’ve been trying to add a contact page on her, I know another lady who managed it. Unfortunately I haven’t seem her online lately and I have no idea how she did it. HELP!
- Puppy training is backwards. I’ll admit I’m a little frustrated in give up mode…I need to regroup I think.
That is all I can think of for now…how bout you, what has your past week been like?
Before I write this post let me say how frustrating it is when you are halfway through a post and it randomly disappears. *sigh*
Okay so my Tackle It Tuesday is obviously Blog Headers. It all started when Christi @ Polka Spot Farm told me I needed a blog button so she could put it on her blog. Well I knew I could build the button but if I was going to have a button I wanted a matching header so it all “matched”.
So without further ado I show you where I wasted too much of my day. Let me know if you like one more then the other or if you think I should keep trying!
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The Blog Button I decided on:
And this signature:
MONDAY: Pot Roast (Beef Roast, Red Skinned Potatoes, Carrots, Onions & Celery Cooked in the crockpot all day.)
TUESDAY: Smothered Grilled Chicken (Chicken Tenders w/ Bacon & Colby Jack) Green Beans and a Fruit.
WEDNESDAY: Meatloaf & Broccoli
THURSDAY: Out to Eat
FRIDAY: Assorted Sandwiches & Chips
I made this over the weekend:
Baked Breaded Zucchini Sticks.
I love fried zucchini but lets face it, anything deep fried doesn’t equal all that good for you. So I think this is a nice alternative.
WHAT YOU NEED:
1-LARGE or 2-Medium Zucchini cut into wedges
2-Eggs Beaten
1 cup bread crumbs (add more as needed)
Seasoning(s) of your choice added to bread crumbs. I personally added garlic powder
Preheat oven to 450 degrees. You will need a baking sheet (I used 2 to avoid over crowding) spray baking sheet with cooking spray. Dip zucchini wedges individually into egg covering completely and then coat in bread crumbs. Place on baking sheet. Bake 7 minutes and turn each stick. Bake another 8 minutes and serve. I like ranch dressing on the side.
Hope you enjoy!
Well I just downloaded the OPERA web browser today and for the widgets alone I am already loving it.
I am writing this post straight from a widget without having to to go to the home page and go through the whole process of a new post. If you haven’t checked out OPERA yet I totally recommend it!
Been keeping busy lately, so despite my efforts to try and write more posts it’s kind of kept me away from the computer. I’m on a mini vacation this week…Tennessee. Friday I’m driving the 600 miles home…my hubby gets to come home, wow do I miss him! Anywho I have several things I want to post, including pics from making ice cream cone cupcakes and my trip to the Ripley’s Aquarium, one of the best!
Perception is something I don’t really think about but lately it is on the tip of my tongue. I had somewhat intended to get on here and write some big amazing post about the word, but with each passing sentence it just wasn’t coming out the way I had intended or as elequantly as I had imagined so I’ve decided to just be quick and straight forth.
For metaphor purposes lets take the picture at the top of this post. If you were too look at it and someone asked you if it was moving your first instinct is yes, but really it isn’t. It is just the way your eyes perceive the design. Without knowing all the facts about what makes it appear that way you may even insist that it is moving. Perception can be accurate but many times perception can be very misleading. The way we perceive things without having all the information can be very damming to whomever or whatever it pertains too. Our eyes can’t always hear the truth and our ears can’t always see the truth.
Without getting into some big long shpeel all I am trying to say is don’t let your perception get in the way of seeking facts that will hopefully lead you to the truth. We all know what they say about assumptions.
**In no particular order**
My children were here.
One of them is still here.
She has a boyfriend as of this week. They grow up fast!
Ate at Subway twice.
I still haven’t gotten groceries.
My hubs went to Denver on Monday. I miss him.
Spent a lot of time worrying about stuff that hasn’t happened and may or may not happen.
I took naps, I like naps.
Had many successes and unsuccesses potty training the dog.
I had lunch on the lawn at school with the little bug…she hearts recess.
Today was the last day of school for the little bug. Summer vacation starts now!
We went to IKEA today…who doesn’t love that store.
I got a ice cream cone cupcake pan…RADD!
Little bug got 8 tubes of blood taken today for her quarterly check up…long story.
Had to pay the trash bill–highway robbery!
Majorly slacked on house cleaning but over obsessed about dog cleanliness.
Had to scrape my chin of the floor at the $306 vet bill. Who knew getting a new puppy would be so much maintenance…they fail to mention that at the time of purchase!
Watched the newest episode of Army Wives, not sure if I’ll get into it or not.
It rained almost every day, one day we even had hail.
Caught up on some of my favorite blogs.
Organized my internet bookmarks. Still working on erasing ones I don’t check out anymore.
Thought about making a new blog header, but being lazy bones.
Glad to see things proceed with my oldest step-daughter…can’t explain.
**Probably more but I’m not good at remembering a weeks worth of life…oops.**
Anxiety is something I often feel, some times to the point thats all I can focus on is the symptoms surrounding the anxiety and have to take medication. Most everyone has experienced the uneasyness of anxiety at some point or but not all people experience it to the point of others. When I feel anxiety it’s almost like being nervous except the feeling is multiplied greatly, it’s all I can focus on and it affects my entire body. I think some of the best medicine can be educating yourself and while I deal with anxiety I don’t spend much time trying to combat it, I think of I had more information I would have a better chance of dealing with it on a personal level.
What is Anxiety?
- An unpleasant state of mental uneasiness or concern about some uncertain event; An uneasy or distressing desire (for something); A state of restlessness and agitation, often accompanied by a distressing sense of oppression or tightness in the stomach.
- A feeling of apprehension, fear, nervousness, or dread accompanied by restlessness or tension.
- A vague unpleasant emotion that is experienced in anticipation of some (usually ill-defined) misfortune.
Signs or Symptoms of Anxiety
- Stomach-ache or churning stomach
- Worry
- Tension
- Lack of focus
- Sweating or Flush
- Tension
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Headache
- Backache
- Irratibility
- Restlessness
- Trouble Concentrating
- Headaches
Signs of Anxiety Disorder
- Constant worry, tension and being on edge.
- Interference with responsibilities.
- Irrational fears that won’t pass.
- Fear of bad things happening if they don’t play out the way you expect.
- Avoiding everyday situations because they make you anxious.
- Unexpected Panic.
- Feeling like danger is constantly lurking.
Self Help for Anxiety
- Take care of your body.
- Relax and have fun daily.
- Get emotional support.
- Ask for help when needed.
- Reduce your responsibilities.
- Get help with chronic worrying.
- Exercise.
- Group Therapy.
If you take the time to sit down and research and explore you will find there is a lot of good helpful information available to you. Write down or print the information, refer to the information. Implement self help into your day to day life. Care about yourself and your well being. Don’t be afraid to talk to your doctor and ask for alternatives to medications. Don’t be afraid of medications but commit to not being dependant on them. Try, try again.
*If you think you have a problem with anxiety first and for most please contact your doctor to confirm and get a formal diagnosis.
