My Office is Infested

Sitting here at my desk, I thought I heard a weed-whacker outside.  It is definately coming from the ceiling tiles above my head.  Occasionally, I will hear a bug hitting something up there while it buzzes around.  I have looked all around and have yet to see this buzzing creature(s) that is sure to have a massive stinger. It sounds as though there may be more than one.  Possibly an army?  I'm calling the maintenance man...

Is it Monday?

Today I woke up late... had absolutely NO time to get ready.  I will be needing all 4 cups of coffee this morning.  It still feels like Monday.  Ughhhhh, shoot me now.

On a positive note:  Someone brought in donuts (I had a glazed, shhh don't tell the diet police).  Then, not 10 minutes later, someone else brought in donuts.  Today may turn out alright after all. :)

Have a great day (and get yourself a donut)!

Lake Erie and Banana Pudding

This weekend was a ton of FuN!  Why might you ask???

1) Got to sew with Mom, mastered the art of curtaining (not a would I assume) after making valences for Lake House.  Also played Bob Vila for a bit, hanging blinds.

2) Rode the Jet-skis, then thought, that wake boaring stuff doesn't seem too hard, "I think I'll try". Bawahahahahahaha! What a joke. I not only mastered the art of curtaining, but I also mastered the art of face planting. I'm pretty much a pro now.  No one even got a shot with the camera, I bombed too soon each time.  If I ever manage to do it, I'll get shots.  Maybe next time?

3) Made some Naner Pudding... Ohh, sweet naner pudding... Hadn't had it since Mom made it when I was a kid.

And Soooo EASY!  The above photo is from Food Network (of course it looks way fancier than mine did in a pie plate (that's all I could find at the Lake to make it in!) plus, mine got gobbled up before anyone had a chance to get a picture of it. Boo.  Oh, and I don't use the cool whip.  What is more simple than...

1 pkg SF (sugar free for all you dieters like me) Vanilla Pudding

-made to box directions

1 Box of RF (reduced fat.. I know, I know) Vanilla Wafers

-1 layer for the bottom, other layers crushed (or whole, who cares!)

About 3 bananas, sliced

Super quick, super easy, super yummy... layer it all up like a parfait, done! Enjoy!

Five For Your Infos...

Just a quick list of For Your Information...

My husband Jared is the best thing that has ever happened to me.  I wouldn't be who I am without him.  He makes me want to be a good person, a loving person, and a hopeful person. He is my rock and soul mate.

I have kind of a "man's job".  I work at a conservation office where I handle construction site inspections (and don't doubt that I have a pink hard hat... cuz I do) and do land survey work.  But, on super fun days, I get to teach kiddos about clean water!

I don't have a ton of "girl" friends, but the ones that I do have are the best.  They're always there for me when I need a shoulder to cry on or a ear to talk to. 

I love to eat anything fresh, or as The Hubs likes to say, "anything that grows".  In the words of Jared: "If I planted a sh*t tree, you would eat turd fruits that sprout from it"... yeah, probably.

I love anything that looks like it could snuggle. It's my fave :)

Today I'm doing my first link-up with Lauren!

1. My favorite color is... I have 2! BubbleGum Pink and Kelly Green

2. My travel destination of choice is... New Zealand, mountains, rain forests, farms (love all of that!)

3. My favorite food is... Pie! Any kind really, pumpkin, apple, peach, berry... except mince meat pie, I don't think anyone really likes that stuff, gross.

4. My happy place is... nuzzled up inside of Jared's "neck hole", the area between his shoulder and his head. Or maybe in a triple spoon, Jared, Me and Sophie :)

5. My favorite saying is... "Alls I got to do is keep bein' a good person. No matter what, good things'll come my way. Everything's gonna happen for me, just so long as I never have no in my heart." -Joe Dirt

6. My dirty little secret is... I eat marshmallow fluff out of the jar with a spoon (regularly).

7. Something friends might say about me is that I... am too hard on myself, I really gotta work on that.

This just made me laugh

Courtesy of:  Wise Idea, Always Remember Life Lessons with Lucidity www.wiseidea.net

How dirty is this "Frank" character, anyway?

If you have ever had the "what's for dinner tonight" argument... He isn't happy with what you want for supper, you aren't pickin' up what he's throwing down, Dirty Franks is an awesome compromise.  With a ton of menu options to pick from, everyone is sure to find something they like.  This place is pretty popular with the locals and totally kitschy, with that tackiness that makes Dirty Frank's super appealing.  

Courtesy of Dirty Frank's Hot Dog Palace in Columbus, Ohio

So, Dirty Frank's is a creation by Elizabeth Lessner who also was the brain behind Tip Top, Betty's, and Surly Girl Saloon.  These joints pride themselves on not being chain-y and I love that they highlight local brews and food favorites.  Ms. Lessner has also done a great job and making amazingly scrumdidlyumptions food at great prices.  Dirty Frank's has a ton of weenie options to choose from, hot and spicy, classic and traditional, all out weird but delish.  You can customize your dog (all-beef, veggie) or even get a brat or kielbasa.  Last night, I had the tofurky dog (watching the cals) in the poppy seed bun.  I got the Razzle Dazzle (cream cheese, green peppers, onion topping) and the Saurkraut dog (kraut, onions, and spicy mustard).  The Ohioana is one to try as well, with a great corn relish topping.  I'm sure my frank would have been better had I splurged for beef, but was still tasty!  Three of us ate last night (each had 2 dogs) and with a beer and sodas, we spent about $30.  Check out http://dirtyfrankshotdogs.com/ for more information, menus, and specials!  Be sure to go during non-peak hours to get a table, or be prepared to wait in line, this place is really popular among the locals and is tiny!