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proof that someone up there is looking out for me
Just when I'll have less than $40 left in the bank account for the week, what do I get in the mail but a letter from Trader Joe's, the wonderful company I've been working for for a year and a half. The company was ranked #5 in the nation in customer service by Business Week, and as a thank you to every employee they sent a gift card to spend in ( Read more... ) -
I never win anything!
I won a recipe contest! WOOO ( Read more... ) -
Valentine's Day, Concisely.
Beautiful Flowers, new bottle of wine, best boyfriend ever, filet mignon, my first flambe, homemade chocolate cake, decanters, great TV, using the dining table, candles.
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the rain made it extra special
Having a Saturday morning off feels more like Christmas than Christmas did. For me, a weekend is all about the food. (Although, seriously, when is it NOT about food?) This morning it was tart sliced apples that I baked with a topping of butter, cinnamon, brown sugar, and oats, homemade corn muffins, and vanilla yogurt with berries. And of course, a ( Read more... ) -
2008
This year I'm making a resolution. In the past, I've eschewed resolutions as meaningless drivel that people say to make themselves feel better about downing five glasses of champagne. But after this year, I really think I can pull one off ( Read more... ) -
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Sometimes I am so over the whole two-job situation.
But most of the time, I am really proud to be able to handle it. -
it's finally over!
The holidays have come and gone. I was so worried that this Christmas wouldn't feel special after being so damn tired from work, but it ended up being a very enjoyable day. The little ones could not contain themselves with unwrapping presents, and they got more video games than they can play in a year. Brian loved his GPS (his one and only present ( Read more... ) -
thought:
Grocery stores must be kept in business by people who are depressed ( Read more... ) -
Thanksgiving is almost here, it's all about food.
There are few things I love more in life than good food. So, it's no surprise that most, if not all of the traditions my family are centered around it. For example, Brian and I have had champagne with our Christmas morning breakfast for the past three years. How did this start? Our first Christmas together just happened to be three months after my ( Read more... )