New Obsessions

The word “obsession” has become horrifically overused. Don’t you agree?

“Like OMGZ GUYZ, I’m like SO OBSESSED with filtered water I just can’t stand it anymore!”

Cool down.

It’s water. You’re supposed to be drinking it anyway. So really, it’s more of an obligation than obsession. The only difference being that it’s filtered, which really isn’t all that unusual in this day and age (like how I sounded 80 right there?). So uh… take a breath. It’s not that exciting. Neither are highlighters, saltines, or any song by Taylor Swift.

The first two things listed there are true examples of things people have said they’re like totally obsessed with that I find highly unlikely and a little sad if it is actually true. The last one just being a jab at Taylor Swift.

I really don’t like her music. And don’t think  you should either.

Anyway, clearly my standards are high when it comes to what I would deem what qualifies as an actual obsession to be truly thrilled and excitable about.

That being said, here are three new ones I have. You be the judge if I’m being a hypocrite or not.

I probably am. But hey… it’s my blog and I do what I want.

1. Cookie butter.Did you know that diets high in fiber are found to be associated with a healthy heart? Thanks Special K! And notice how I keep all my important things in this particular pantry- cookie butter, cereal, and vodka (on the shelf below).

Yeah. It sounds weird. Maybe even a little gross. But as I was passing by the shelf of new items, it called out to me.

No really, there was a big sign.

So I picked it up, not really understanding what it was, but mostly because it said “cookie” on the front. I’m a sucker for such things.

It’s been opened no less than 10 times in the past 2 days. Mostly to dip pretzels. Once or twice to dip a finger. Obviously this is something I’m only allowed to buy maybe twice a year. And also do not let me know if you have it in the house when I come to visit. Thanks in advance.

2. This stupid push up pyramid challenge thing Kelly got me started with.

My arms are so weak, guys. Like obnoxiously so. But I’m totally dedicated to working my way up the ladder and back down at least every 2-3 days. Usually while watching tv. It’s also making me crazy sore in the core area because it turns out girly push ups really don’t do anything. Who knew I’d be living such a lie for so long?

Wish me luck on keeping this up. Maybe I’ll let you get in on some tix to the GUN SHOW. Holla’.

3. Remember my thing for Vince Vaughn? How we sometimes have breakfast dates and such?

Well. Vince is married. And has a kid. I hate to admit it, but maybe it’s time to throw in the towel on that dream.

But don’t worry. Another dreamlover has caught my eye. He’s handsome. He’s funny. And, most importantly, he’s single.Oh hey there Jason Segel. You cold? Come join me on the couch, why don’t ya?

I look forward to where this relationship will take us and cannot wait to enjoy regular cups o’ coffee with you.

Now if any one of you still want to get me a Christmas gift, he would be a GREAT one to pick up for me…

Just sayin’.

So yeah. My three new obsessions. Like OMG GUYZ AREN’T THEY AWESOMEEEEEEEE?

Oh yeah… the winner of my White Castle Giveaway?

Congrats goes to Krissie!

Hey girl- just email me your info and I’ll get the fun stuff on it’s way! 

And there you have it. Excuse me as I go to celebrate Ugly Sweater Day at work. Tis the season…

A Helping Hand

If I were left to my own devices, I’d be in BIG trouble.

For real. Because, as you could see earlier in the week, I go through phases that sometimes lack the… uh… errr…. motivation I need to get through a routine day.

Luckily, I must have known this about myself early on and felt it necessary to surround myself with some pretty awesome peeps.

Like ones to talk me into a decent workout. I’ve been on the hunt for new things to fill my attention deficit mind, and Kelly suggested trying the pyramid push up workout she does.

Well ok.

But she totally busted me.

I do push ups like a girl.

I KNOW. Stop laughing. I can run for days and days (figuratively speaking- that is in no way accurate except for when I’ve been overcaffenaited or am cracked out on sugar), but my  upper body strength? Shameful.

So I did what she suggested and tried to man up. Sort of. I can’t go all the way down (TWSS), but I did my best. And worked my way up the ladder to 6 and back down. Kelly does up to 7. But I assume that’s because she’s bad ass and I am not. Sigh…

Then, I moved on to Kacy’s suggestion of this little ab workout she found on Pinterest.

Well ok. I can give this a try- it’s just 9 different sets of types of crunches. The abs hated and loved me for this one. I imagine repeating it again would be a solid workout in itself.

Yay for me actually doing something that isn’t cardio on my own! Because as much as I love her, sometimes I just don’t want to deal with Jillian after I get home from work.

She’s really loud, guys…

This was all in addition to the 20 minutes I threw in on the elliptical and 20 minutes on the stairmill. Because cardio and I have a serious relationship. And we prefer to only be apart from each other once or twice a week.

If that’s not love, I don’t know what is.

Plus, I was baking last night. The extra burn made me feel better about what has happened to my pantry over the last few trips to the grocery store:These are my baking shelves. Mine. As in, just one person- the roommate has to put her stuff like this elsewhere.

#Issues.

All that is stuff that will be used over the next few weeks.

With the exception of a reese’s peanut butter cup or two. Let’s not kid ourselves.

Luckily, with my roommate around, I made sure it’s only a few sneaks of cookie dough/finished cookies. Her just being in the room keeps me from stuffing my face with sugar like a delinquent.Whatever works, right?

More about that later, though… I have GOT to get this Friday going.

It was a rough start.

As in, I still snuck a lil’ bit o’ cookie dough/caramel/chocolate (I wasn’t messin’- this recipe was freakin’ GOOD), so sleep was hard to come by after staying up late to finish baking everything. Then, after finally getting to sleep, I woke up less than 3 hours later to a loud beep.

The power was off.

So then it was a matter of getting up, tracking down a ComEd statement (I really hate you, ComEd), calling to report it, swinging by the bathroom and going back to bed.

Instead of falling asleep, my mind was racing. How cold is it going to get in here? Is my roommate going to freeze in the basement? What if it doesn’t go back on in the estimated four hours? What if I can’t get ready for work? Why can’t I fall back asleep? What the hell am I going to eat for breakfast if I can’t even use the toaster? OMG, no coffee until I get to work?!?!?! Seriously, will I get back to sleep? I swear, I could just get up right now, but what would I do? Maybe I’ll go to the gym- this is pointless. I’m gonna go to the gym at 4:00 if this keeps up- I can shower there. What if someone steals my stuff while I’m showering at the gym? Seriously, I’m getting up if I don’t fall back asleep soon… 4:00- that’s the time I’ll go….

If I had to guess, I fell asleep at about 3:40.

At least the power DID come back on. So that’s something.

And it’s Friday. That’s another thing…

The gym still needs to happen tonight. And I’m feeling overly optimistic about it. Because I’m overcaffenaited and still possibly cracked out on sugar from last night. So according to what I said earlier, I should be able to run for days.

Stay tuned…