One-Upper

 

So far most of my posts contain some sort of cathartic release, (i.e. bitchin' about somethin.) And I'm very grateful to y'all for listening. Everybody needs a place to vent, right?

I am very fortunate to work on a lovely college campus in North Mississippi. In my small office of four, we've got ourselves a one-upper. You know the type.

Me: I'm thinking of getting a dog.
Upper: I had 7 dogs at one time! 

Co-worker: I really felt bad this weekend.
Upper: I was so sick, I thought I was going to go to the hospital!

I've found that its hard not to let it but a damper on my day, and I'm disappointed in myself for letting someone else influence my day like that. Everyday, its a test for me to focus on the positive, and not worry with other people. I guess its really a blessing for me to remind myself to tune out all things annoying and have a good day regardless. But somedays, I seriously think I'm going to be on the news before its all said and done.

How do you deal with Negative Nellies?

Weekend Update

What a wonderfully productive weekend!

I did a little of this,

The hubs bought one of these and showed it who's boss,

 

I purchased some of this via inspiration from the Thrifty Decor Chick, 

to turn this, 

into this

And I wrapped it up with a home episode of extreme cleaning. You know that show. The one where a crazy woman uses a Dustbuster like it's an appendage. 

I made this

I love blog titles that validate me. Who gives a crap about what other people want to read. 

I'm the head cook around these parts and here's a look at the vittles I rustled up last night. I may have done this while viewing re-runs of Justified, thus the weird cowboy language. 

Oh Timothy Olyphant, you, much like the food I made last night, are yummy. 

Sweet lord I ramble incessantly, even in print. 

Food. Made a stuffed acorn squash version of this dish by Martha Stewart. 

 

Wild Rice Stuffed Acorn Squash

I adapted mine to the contents of my kitchen, which were white rice, apples, onions and pecans. A little heavy for summer, but this will definitely make an appearance in our homestead 'round fall. I paired it with a roasted pork tenderloin (I use the Apple Bourbon one by Hormel because I never remember to marinate meat ahead of time) and some steamed green beans.

Cooking really is one of the best parts of my day. It's not just a nice time to zone out from the day, concerning yourself with only what's in front of you. I love the validation I get from preparing something that brings other people joy.

In the kitchen, where we women-folk belong ;) Well, at least two hours out of the day.

Thoughtful Thursday

While I don't have weekday specific categories on here, I do like rhymes and alliterations. Thus the titles.

As a 20-something I think about life (in general) a lot. I'm a worrier by nature, so I often over think things a tad.

I read something today written by the always hilarious Pioneer Woman, that really resonated. While speaking of her MIL, she said, "They’re here because my mother-in-law went where life and love–not her dreams–took her."

So the next time you're whining about the path you chose because the grass appears greener on the less traveled path, remember....

Someone is very glad you ended up where you did.

Thanks Ree!

Golden Rule

What the hell Arnold!

Seriously people. On my mind this morning? Kindergarten. You know, when you learned the whole "Do unto others," thing. Maybe it's because I'm married now, maybe I watched too much Disney as a child, but things like this, celebrity infused or not, bother me.

If you've got the cahones to cheat, then have the stones to tell your spouse you're not fulfilled. Ugh.

Thanks for listening. (I'm fully aware, that at this moment, no one is technically listening.)

The Name Game

I spent an embarrassing amount of time thinking about what to call this blog. I will likely spend an equally embarrassing amount of time thinking about what to post here in this daunting white space. Was that funny enough? Do I sound stupid? Is that a valid blog contribution? Do these pants make me look fat? Will they figure out that I ramble when nervous? Will I ever have enough followers to constitute a they?

Back to the name (see rambling.) Basically, it's my view of today's woman. Yes we all know that we have multiple roles in life, daughter, wife, professional, friend, etc. But it's not enough to just BE these things, we now master them. The best friend, caring daughter, uber-successful, nearly-chef, craft extraordinaire who reads on a 25th grade level. Women today take be all you can be to the next level. Not in a competitive or obligatory way, mind you. We thrive in this, will attempt all and be good at most approach to every element of our lives.

We're jack's of all trades, and masters of some.

So in this spirit, I'm diving into the blog world. Attempting to be great at sharing my thoughts, but knowing that if I fall just short of incredible here, the earth will continue to orbit.

Blog Signs

The day I decide to contribute to the blogosphere, Blogger goes down and erases my first blog.

A sign?