My last post was a bit on the lunatic-mom heated side. (Some might say it was a downright emotional rant, but why label these things?) So I figured I’d lighten things up today (for my own sake) with a list of ten things that made my day just a little bit better:
- Trader Joes. I went today and stocked up on all my favorite TJ staples: flowers for myself (A girl’s got to buy herself flowers often!), several bottles of wine, Soy Edamame Nuggets (I LOVE these things), Belgium waffles, the awesomest (that’s a word, right?) lavender dryer bags ever, and more!
- Chocolate covered pretzel thins: Speaking of “and more,” I just discovered these babies there today. We all know I’m obsessed with chocolate. These gems aren’t too unhealthy or fattening. They’re made with dark chocolate, but since they’re covering a pretzel thin, there’s not too much chocolate involved. That is, unless I eat the whole bag in one sitting. (That’s right. You heard me. One sitting.) Oops. But seriously, YUM!
- Air conditioning: It’s like 98 degrees outside. If I didn’t have AC, I’d shoot myself, and possibly others.
- Neighborhood friends for my kids: Some days this is a blessing, some days a curse. Today it’s a blessing. My kids were just starting to really piss me off with their usual “I’m bored” crap. Then in the nick of time (just as I was flexing my vocal cords for a really big yell) their friend who lives next door got home from the beach. All is right in the world–for all of us!
- No baseball game today: I can hardly believe it myself. One day where my thighs aren’t glued together as I suffer through a 3 hour, hot-as-hell baseball game is a good day in my book!
- Payday, baby: I just got a nice check for some freelance work I did last month. If only I could unhandcuff myself from my kids, I’d go spend some of it (most likely at Target)
- My cool Pirates of the Caribbean tee shirt: I just happened to grab this shirt out of my closet this morning, and ever since, I’ve been singing, “Yo ho yo ho the pirates life for me.” To some this may be annoying. To me, it’s lovely. POTC (yes, that’s what the cool kids call the Pirates of the Caribbean) is my favorite ride in all the realm (the realm being Disney World, of course).
- My Real Simple came: The mailman was obviously feeling generous today. I can’t wait to read about “The Best New Jeans and Flats” and “How to Snack Smarter and Get Slim Now!” I’m feeling not-so-skinny today (it may have something to do with the overindulgence of chocolate covered pretzel thins), so these two articles may be just what this girl needs.
- Wine. Of course wine makes the list. Wine will always make my list. It’s not a good day if wine isn’t involved. So here I sit, writing my list, enjoying my wine, feeling thankful for every sip!
- Thor. Yes, that’s right. Thor is coming to dinner tonight. Oh wait, I don’t think that’s true. I sometimes get reality and fantasy mixed up in my head. But I did just notice that Netflix has Thor on streaming video now! So, I’m gonna have me some Asgard Demigod tonight, one way or another.
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OMG Steph, we’re like one mind. I just posted my top things that make me happy! Wine, of course made my list, too!
You know what’s funny? I just posted over at your “happy” post. We must have been reading each other’s at the same time.
I definitely like the first and last items on your list, but for me it’s more Iron Man! Love that super hero!
Yeah, Iron Man’s not bad, either. But Thor is my main guy!
Can you believe I’ve NEVER been to a Trader Joe’s. We don’t have them in my neck of the woods. Wine…yes. Chocolate…yes. And this makes me miss our neighborhood friends…moving is hard.
That’s a total bummer about Trader Joe’s. But, it’s is on the pricey side, so at least you’re saving money. Moving is hard. It takes some adjusting.
Now I’m hungry for chocolate covered pretzels (or anything covered in chocolate) and wine! Great list!
When it is NOT a good time for chocolate covered anything? I want one right now, but I won’t since I haven’t even eaten breakfast.
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Oh my word Steph. did you know that when I read your blog, I often gasp and cover my mouth at the things you say?! But it’s because you say the things out loud that I don’t even dare to admit that I’m thinking!! Like “shoot everyone around me”?!?! Good grief, that’s horrible…. but I had a horrible day today until huby installed the air conditioners, and now I suddenly feel strangely calm! And oh, by the way, I eat everything bad in one sitting. Then I’m not tempted to eat more of it the next day.
Love you.
Ha ha… if I don’t have AC, I’m not a happy camper. And those chocolate covered pretzels are to freaking good! Thanks for stopping by, Leanne!
I heart Real Simple so very much. And chocolate covered anything. Neat list. I must “meet’ Thor.
Thor is my kind of dude. But Iron Man’s not too shabby, either. Thanks for the great topic this week, Stasha!
Great list! Ahh, to enjoy Thor in the AC with some wine while the kids are out playing with the neighborhood kids…
Damn, Robyn! It sounds REALLY good when you put it that way!
You had me at Trader Joe’s. I don’t buy myself flowers nearly enough….hmmm..I’ll have to think about that.
Great list, chocolate, wine, AC…all awesome. And I have always loved Pirates of the Caribbean ride at Disneyland. Enjoy your trip to DisneyWorld!
Thanks! Yeah, it doesn’t take much to make this girl happy!
Chocolate, wine, and Thor. I think life is complete now.
I saw the picture of Thor on your blog and of course had to click it. You’ve got great taste!