January 25th, 2009

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Where’s the snow?

Sunday, January 25th, 2009

Seriously, where IS the snow?  It’s cold out there, and I think there should be snow.  I guess that’s not enough though to have it appear…because I wished it.  Oh well, I’ll still keep it up!!  Before I forget (and totally off-topic from the weather), I was trying to copy it and paste the link on the blog, but it won’t work.  On CNN.com the other day, they titled an article “Obamas Juggle Inaugural Balls”…hahahahaha  I couldn’t stop laughing.  Too bad they caught it and took it off!  Sometimes we need the news to give us a good laugh and lighten things up a bit, don’t you agree?!

My parents made me my favorite soup for tonight (Ashley, you’r Aunt Lee’s soup).  It is the best soup ever, perfect with a baguette and some red wine (unfortunately, I cannot yet partake in the wine part of it…maybe in a couple more months!).  You know what’s funny?  Before I fell asleep last night, I thought of that soup, and how good it would taste in this cold weather, in front of the fire (yah, I guess I think about food a lot).  Is it bad to have food be your last thought before you go to sleep?  :)  No, it’s not the steroids talking.  I just love food!  Anyway, it was exciting to wake up this morning and find my parents making it!…also, they were making another one of my favorite dinners for tomorrow…a delicious salad with all the good stuff (which for me means radishes–I think you know how I feel about those—hard-boiled eggs, cucumbers, romaine, cherry tomatoes (they are the best kind!), celery, carrots, onions and sometimes cheddar cheese)….and don’t forget to shake some basil and garlic powder over top!….with some canola oil and Modena Balsamic Vinegar…mmmmmmmmmm…I’m excited for it already!

Hmmm…maybe I need to find things other than food to get excited about, huh?  I have to admit that I had to unbutton my top button on my jeans to sit comfortably on the couch tonight.  Don’t EVER pass that one on, got it?!!  We all do it, so don’t even pretend like you don’t!!  Of course, I only do it in the comforts of my own home.  I’m not eating as much as I did on steroids, so that’s good!  Plus, I hope to be out walking soon.  It’s time to retrain my body, and make it fully healthy again!  Chuck, are you reading this?  That’s where you come in!!–my faithful trainer and friend.  You have to go easy on me though.  :)

Anyway, it was a nice weekend with the fam.  Katie wasn’t able to come home, but she’s coming next weekend, and this weekend I got to see Ronnie, Kathy and Laura for a little bit.  Lori and I (mostly Lori) got lots done with unpacking…the boxes are now off the porch, which is great.  Now I just have to through all mine and organize them.  Today I visited with Gobind and his family (and their two beautiful dogs!).  Laura and I were going to go to Great Falls with Jamie and Guinnie, but I woke up late (surprise, surprise!!), and by the time we could go, it was around 4 and we knew it would be dark by the time we got there.  So we all ate some soup and watched “The Namesake”, a great movie and even better book if you’ve never seen/read it.  It’s always hard to get everyone to agree on a DVD, and this was the only one they didn’t strike down right away (what’s wrong with a couple episodes of “My Boys”…how can Laura dislike…how can anyone dislike that show? ) Which reminds me…if you haven’t seen the standup of Jim Gaffigan (”Beyond the Pale” is the only one I’ve seen), you should really watch it.  You’ll love it….”hoooot pockets”….that’s a code for those who have already watched it.  For the rest of you, you”ll just have to watch to find out.

Anyway, I love “The Namesake” so I had no problem watching it again!  Actually it’s the only movie I have ever seen by myself in a theater.  I had read the book, and I couldn’t find anyone else to go with me to see it, so I went, and I loved it!  I enjoyed my popcorn and m&ms mix, and I found it surprisingly easy to go to the movies by myself.  The one thing I missed was debriefing  with someone about the movie afterwards…sometimes that’s the best part about going to the movies!  By the way, I can’t wait to go to the movie theater again–I’ve missed it!  I can go during the off days, so hopefully I’ll be out, enjoying that popcorn and m&ms and ridiculously large coke soon!!  There are so many movies coming out that look good.

Geez…I’m in quite the talkative mood, aren’t I?  Anyway, again I’ve been lazy with my e-mails and facebook, but I’ll get myself in gear.

OK, I’ll sign off now.  I just found a show I’ve never seen before and it looks quite entertaining…”Say Yes-Dress” on TLC…anyone ever seen it?  I’ll let you know how it is.  Guinness and I are the only ones up now, so we’ll relax and enjoy the show together, although he’s totally passed out in his chair.  :)  Oh well.

Hope you enjoyed your weekend!

Julie

PS I forgot to tell you that I drove for the first time today since the end of August!–only in the neighborhood, but it felt pretty good to be out there, back in the VW!!  This is a BIG day…seriously!  I love driving.  The old Julie is slowly returning!