Red, Red Winesday

It's the middle of my vacation and the first day off of David's vacation. What to do? Winesday Wednesday! Stacationing! That's what you do. Danielle had basketball practice, then a GSA meeting, so we were off to do some adult beverage tasting. Byington was open and (are you all sitting down?), I loved the first white, yes I said white. It was a 2009 Sauvignon Blanc Liage, yummy! Okay, I told you to sit down. Then I saw a $15 Cab on the other side of the tasting menu and fell in love. Oh so good, but has to be opened right away.

It was a beautiful day and the drive was nice. Not much is open on Winesday's, which in the wine world is a workday, but none the less a nice day. Hamburger's at Double D's and then on the way home I suggested we stop at J. Lohr. Never been- I loved the Zin, jammy, rich--just the way I like it. But, we had to try one more, which was a Petit Sirah--DAMN good! A bbq steak and a glass and Deb is a happy camper.

Another CCS basketball game tomorrow night and then possibly American Idol on Friday...depends on the outcome of the game.

Happy Winesday

over and out~

Song: Red Red Wine
Artist: UB 40

Vacation, All I Ever Wanted

Is the theme catching on? Yes, all of my blog titles are the names of or parts of a song.

I'm on vacation this week...no place to go, but lots to do. I've decided to have at least one glass of wine each day while I'm on vacation. I've succeeded so far, but am such a light weight--uggh.

Went on a four dog walk during my fourth day off on a three day weekend, during my 10 day vacation.

Nice hike up in the LG hill area. The dogs loved it!

Things to still complete on my vaca--bikini wax, nails, Danielle's hair color correction, workout (maybe another hike), shampoo the bedroom carpet, send off more scholarship apps, pay taxes, clean house, confirm FAFS info sent, pay bills and whatever else comes along.

Happy Vaca to me~

over and out

Song: Vacation
Artist: The Go Go's

Ain't No Sunshine When She Walks...

Well, it's February 2011 girls, and it's bloody cold. Snow on the low hills and rain, rain, rain in the valley.

Lots to talk about. The Bruins Basketball team won BIG last night on Senior night. The Seniors are recognized for their efforts and the parents are recognized for their support. I do have to say that Danielle is only one of two going onto an advanced education. Marissa her friend from way back in the second grade is the other player going on to college. Although Danielle wasn't a scoring threat, she contributed ways that only some leaders can. She was a role model to the younger girls to do well in high school so that they too can have a chance at college. Have I said lately how proud I am of her.

Home on this Saturday night, reflecting on the good things and trying not to think of the disappointing ones. More pluses than minus'.

Over and Out

Have you Ever?

Have you ever wondered, is it my time? Is it my time to be the chosen one?

Is it?

Have you ever?

Song: Have you Ever?
Artist: Lara Price

Baby, you're a Firework....

Come on show them what you're worth...Boom, Boom, Boom

A couple of weeks ago, Danielle and her GSA club entered the SCH Lip Sync contest and WON! In fact, they won $1600.00. Here is the link to the YouTube Video! I'm sooo proud! The theme is the robots and the scientist (Cyrus) is trying to change who these kids are.
The performance is called "The Failed Experiment:.
Danielle is the one in the Blue Wig.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PzPrqTckqNg&feature=youtube_gdata

over and out...

Song: Firework
Artist: Katy Perry

Run Fast for your Mother, Fast for your Father...

The Dog Days are overerer.......

Went on a quick run tonight with the doggies and it felt great. I've been on the treadmill at work lately during my lunch hour, but nothing beats running outside in the fresh air.

I know I've skipped quite a bit of the blingness and my adventures between the hand off and now, but don't worry I'll retrace our tracks.

And, now for today's good news, I received my annual review, and can proudly say that I received for the 12th year in a row "Exceeds Expectations". Grand commendation for this municipal-non-profit, proud of the work she does--employee. Through great adversity and multiple challenges, I've come out ahead, have been noticed and said that my work is "Sterling", pretty much like our Bling.

Tots in the oven, turkey burgers on the stove.

Over and Out~

Song: Run
Artist: Florence and the Machine

6 bottles of wine on the table, 6 bottles of wine...

Well, it started out as the usual Bling pass off and turned into, "It's my turn to buy a bottle". Fun, fun, fun at the The Grill for our transfer of the bling from Nicoli to Deb. The mood was right, the food was good and the wine was pouring. Everyone had a lot to tell since the last time we met.

I realized that it seems like time passes by so quickly but a lot sure can happen in four short (in this case it was more like 8) weeks.
Cathy moved, Deb was working on college stuff for Danielle, Nikki and Joey joined Eric's business, Marla joining forces with another funding company and Susan and Laura very busy with their networking and kidlings.

Some of us were there for five hours and some of us went off to other establishments for more.

It was a night for good talk, good burgers, good wine and a couple of special guests.

Yee Haw for the bling pass off of February 2011

Song: 100 bottles of beer on the wall revamped
Artist: Many bored children on a car trip