March 2, 2010 In Uncategorized

Girl Power

I occasionally fall off the bandwagon and get totally sucked into some complete asinine show like The Bachelor. This is actually the first season I have watched this particular “reality” show. Problem is, now I am hooked. 

I often forget my inner girly-girl, so while it’s a bit ridiculous, the occasional Bachelor watching season is a great excuse to sit around with girlfriends and catch up on life, along with drinking sparking wine, eating yummy food and talking about why boys are stupid. (Guys, don’t be offended- we still love you too much for our own good. Beau, are you out there?)

Last night as Jake chose Vienna, my friend and I sat in horror stunned at his choice like the other 9 billion woman around America drinking wine and eating cheese at their own season finale shindigs. It’s been so fun this season being a girly girl. Conversations have included the “Ugh! I think so too! Why did Ali leave?!” at various social outings and “GROSS! Why is he giving her a rose?!” texts back and forth with girlfriends those few times we were on our respective couches watching alone. After being a “guys girl” my whole life, I often forget how important having friendships and bonding time with other women is. Every so often participating in those completely absurd girly events/hobbies such as watching a TV show like this is an absolute blast and key to keeping us women sane.
Ahhh…the fun and indulgence of reality TV.
Conclusion? Having chick-fests is good times, Ali– we think you were the most adorable by far, we are so stoked you are the next Bachelorette, I am ruined because I am now addicted. Finally- Jake, ABC and whomever else this might apply to; We will never believe you can legitimately be in love with 3+ women at the same time (I mean get real.) We’re on to the non-reality. That’s Ok though, we love it just the same and we’ll keep watching anyway. 
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March 1, 2010 In Uncategorized

Who Could Argue With This?

This is perfect. Now I really do have an excuse that eating chocolate is essential to a balanced and healthy life. I knew it! (I guess this means I should be the epitome of health with the amount of the sweet stuff I consume.)

Check out Intentional Chocolate. They say anyone who consumes their chocolate …”will enjoy an increased sense of energy, vigor, and well-being for the benefit of all beings.”
I believe! This company could be my religion.
I am so all about promoting everyone to scarf down at least 1 portion/form of chocolate each day. (Hey, I don’t get up early and freeze my a** off to run before work so I can reward myself with a carrot as a treat. I mean come on.) I can safely say I consume something of the chocolate variety a minimum of 350 days a year- and I’m like the poster child for perfection, so why not?
(You know that last line was supposed to make you laugh.)
Anyway…get to eatin’ the deliciousness people! Join me in the nosh across America and beyond. I’m off to get a hot chocolate…
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February 28, 2010 In Uncategorized

2010 Olympic Closing Ceremonies Tonight

Tune in to the Closing Ceremonies tonight on NBC at 5:30 Pacific/8:30 Eastern time.

I can’t believe these winter games are almost over! I have spent hours watching, reading and talking about the Olympics in my zone of being a super fan these past two weeks. I wanted to write so much more during the games, but got caught up in just watching and that has been fun for me.
I think I love and promote the Olympics so much because I am in awe of the drive and physical human capability to be the “best” at something- in the entire world. That coupled with the fact that as far as I know, there isn’t another event/thing other than the Olympics that bazillions of people come together, to either participate in or watch. It’s pretty amazing to feel like a part of all that. Not to mention the cultures that we are able to learn about and incredible stories of some of the athletes, the sacrifices they have made and the road that got them to where they are. I guess I am just one to be in awe of humans overall and the Olympics are a good excuse to see what other people do and how they live. After all, exposure to new and different things is what makes us open our eyes to things we wouldn’t otherwise. 
The Olympics are a fun and free way to drink in what any of us can do or be if we put our hearts and souls into something. They’re like a showcase for all that’s possible and out there for the taking if any of us want it badly enough.
Go world.
Congrats athletes and families of. Thanks for inspiring us all to go for it.
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