Day 358/365 (July 10, 2015)

Was at work almost the entire day which was not the plan, then went to run some errands. I popped into a GNC, Michaels, Harmon Cosmetics, and Trader Joe's. Went home and put food away then I went to the kinky boots lotto. I wanted to see the show since Jake was on as Charlie but i don't like the lotto seats so much, so I was torn. I met up with Holly who was definitely trying and she knew i was coming but she still only put down for 1 ticket so i read her the riot act and was like you always always always put down for two tickets no matter what.

I did end up winning but decided to just get the ticket for Holly because I knew the seat would be in the box and there is no point going to see the show if you can't see half of it. Then I went with her to the evil cookie place while she ate a cookie which was torture. lovely convo with her but i wanted a cookie so badly and i remained strong. Also ran into Zach and Brian. Then Anna took her break and I went for more torture with her and Holly while they ate pizza for dinner. It hurt being strong and not giving into temptation but it was nice to chat with them.

Then i went home and had dinner and worked on some arts and crafts for the wedding... different rainbow options.

I made super yummy cauliflower fried rice.

Day 351/365 (July 3, 2015)

I got myself up on the earlier side and headed to trader joes to get some provisions!

Then I came home and after i ate breakfast I unpacked everything and did laundry. I also made the kitchen super clean, too bad it didn't last long :( Also caught up on more DVR stuff and made my way to Michael's to get stuff for a project Jess asked me to work on last night.

I made zoodles for dinner (zucchini turned into pasta via a spiralizer) and it was pretty awesome! it had the texture of al dente pasta and tasted so yummy!

Then I cut the poster board into the correct sizes.

Fred wants Sasha's stems.

Day 324/365 (June 6, 2015)

Got up on the earlier side and headed for a walk downtown to Michaels, Burlington Coat Factory, and Trader Joes. While on my way Paula texted me telling me that Dennis was in a play tonight and tomorrow if I wanted to come. This sent me into a torn tailspin about what to do because I had plans this whole weekend and wanted to go support him, I wish I had known sooner because I would have factored that in. In the end I decided that i wasn't going out to New Rochelle that night because of selfish reasons, but i was looking forward to my dinner plans and needed to do that video for Coleen and Jess, and it would be tiring to go out there.

When I got home I helped Sasha with more flower stuff and eventually headed over to Hedwig to shoot my video. thankfully it turned out well despite all the people there.

Then it was a quick change and I went to help Holly and Anna with Kinky Boots lotto... they got in thankfully! Then we went to the evil cookie place for a while and finally i went home and cooked dinner. Christian Borle came in while we were there. I made shishito peppers for the first time... it was a success... hello new food obsession!

After dinner since it was so nice out i went out with Sasha for a run, only after about 1.7 miles I had to walk back because my back started to spasm and it hurt really bad!

Stuff on Fred and Charlie fighting for room on the table amidst the flower explosion!

Day 317/365 (May 30, 2015)

Woke up on the earlier than usual for a Saturday and decided to go for a run. It started off okay weather wise but by the time i was almost done it became so hot/humid I didn't think I was going to make it... but i did get myself to do 3.1 miles in 40 minutes on my own! The first 4 minutes i ran .5 mile without stopping! Then I came home and had to shower because I was a sweaty disgusting mess!

Then Hope, Sasha, Karen and I walked downtown to to the cake store/Michaels before walking back up to meet Lola. Lola was amused finding Charlie in one of my clothing drawers and Fred was being a cat and enjoying Sasha's laundry hamper.

Had a wonderful time with Lola per usual. While Sasha and Karen crafted we did the vote (poor boys don't stand a chance) we did a Derblin story/show, she sang me a song, and played hot potato with the friends. She also named my new runicorn Isabella. Shewas pleased with the job of doing that.

After she left I went to help Dom/Anna with the Hedwig lotto, then puttered around with them for a bit before bringing some leftover cupcakes to Penski and eating 1.5 myself.

Fred's new spot to hang is the bathroom floor because of the cool tile and Charlie was not pleased I was giving Fred attention so this is the shot of him trying to knock my phone out of my hand.

I ended the night sort of early because I had a really bad headache.

Day 300/365 (May 13, 2015)

I walked 4 miles uptown for an appointment then i headed out to New Rochelle for the day. I got the most loving greeting from Penny. I spent the day with her and Paula. We walked around Larchmont for quite some time, and then eventually went to Target, Michales, and Trader Joes and I spent some time with Clare, Winnie, and Dennis after they got home from school. Although at one point while were out Winnie made chocolate chip cookies and when we got back i knew what it felt like to be my roommates because the smell was intoxicating and i just wanted to shove them in my mouth. Eventually i decided that it was okay to have a little bit of the cookie action. After dinner i went back home.

Also please note in the Larchmont Train Station vending machine you can get a snack or a phone charger.

Day 294/365 (May 7, 2015)

After work I went to Central Park to watch softball

Then i headed home for a bit and then Karen and I walked to Michaels to help me hit my step goal. The line was too long so I didnt get anything. Instead we popped into Trader Joes for a couple things and walked home. I was so tired! I also took way too many pictures of Fred and Charlie.

Day 282/365 (April 25, 2015)

Got up and Sasha and I headed to Pick up Pip because she wanted to take him on some errands. Then we went to Michael's and Wal-Mart and Trader Joes, Then dropped off some Playbill Flowers for an order she had. Pip was a very good car buddy and did very well in the stores.

Then we went back home... so much traffic. Sasha let Pip come inside for a tiny bit and Charlie wanted nothing to do with him, his tail swelled. At first Fred and Pip sniffed each other and then Fred hid under my bed until he was gone... then Sasha took Pip to pick up Ben David and I unpacked everything. Thankfully thanks to my smarts our frozen stuff stayed frozen despite being out of cold for over 2 hours!

I finally made pizza crust out of cauliflower and then Sasha and I went for a run. It turned out very well... I was impressed!

Day 275/365 (April 18, 2015)

Sasha, Karen, and myself headed out to Michael's early in the morning, after Lindsay got in from Florida. Then we headed back home. I swung by the Kinky Boots lotto to help Holly get a ticket for the matinee.

Then did some mild helping on the Playbill flower front, and finally headed out to pick up Harper. We walked to Central Park. She played in the fountain for a bit and made friends with this little girl. She was also there with her younger brother and sister and dad. Then we all headed to the Playground. Harper really liked the little girl an when they had to leave she kept hugging her and I didn't think she was going to let her leave! The little girl even told me she thought I seemed like a really good babysitter. I exchanged numbers with the dad which made me feel pretty good since I looked yucky and he actually was pretty cute.Harper also told me they were getting a new Hedwig in Hedwig and the Angry inch so that she could go see it since it is inappropriate right now... It took all I had not to laugh! She was also telling me she was very strong because she has a 3 pound kettle bell that she can lift. After the park we stopped into Westerly market for a snack and headed to the courtyard until her mom was done with the show. Then i went back home and helped more with the flowers, and went to Aladdin to try and get some extra playbills. They were so helpful there and gave me all the extra playbills that weren't used from the matinee... like they radioed the other levels for them!

Then i went home to drop them off and met up with Holly and Anna. We went to Westway diner and I was so goo. I thought i was being healthy again... ha! Then we headed back to my apartment. Anna helped cut wires for the stems and I did some mild helping. Karen was really doing a great job. I also baked some Reese's pieces Blondies for Ravi's party tomorrow.

Eventually I went back out to Matilda to try and get more playbills. They started to be helpful but then weren't but luckily I had quite a few before leaving! and Holly and Anna got some too... then I went to McDonald's to get Karen and Sasha coffee. Did some more helping and then crashed.

Day 271/365 (April 14, 2015)

Today was not a good day. While I was at work I got a call from my cousin that just gave me a really bad feeling. A little while later I found out that her father in law had passed away that morning. Obviously I am concerned for my younger cousins and Ted because that is there Grandpa/Father and I know they are hurting. My cousin's family by marriage has become like my adopted family over the last 14 years. I have spent many holidays with them, and other random times and he was one of the kindest and nicest men you could ever meet. I feel like I have lost someone special, and I know I am allowed to feel that way, but then I feel bad that I don't know how to help my cousins because this is their first major death and death always sucks but i think something like this is extra hard.

I met up with Karen and we went to Michaels and Trader Joes then after dinner I made myself a fireball milkshake and ate cookie dough. I also went for a tiny walk to hit my step goal.

Then I took a shower and went to bed.

Also Fred is drinking water out of a dish which is great... and he also looks pitiful sleeping on the floor.

Day 266/365 (April 9, 2015)

Cold it is so cold still! I accidentally stepped on Charlie this morning and I hurt him enough he was scared to go near me until i captured him and snuggled... then I was forgiven and thankfully I didn't hurt him too badly.

After work I headed to the cake store and Michaels/Trader Joes. I can't have nice things. I bought a platter in Michaels and less than a minute later broke it walking into Trader Joes.

Then I headed home and made a yummy dinner with mushrooms, ricotta cheese, and black bean dip. Set up our new motion sensor garbage can.

I went to go check my email to see the Rats you lost something rotten loot only to see Yay! you've won the Something Rotten lotto. I was so excited. I haven;t been this excited to see a show in a long time and it did not disappoint. I laughed so much that my throat started to hurt and want to see it again!

It was nice to see the BO guy at the St. James. We ended up with great seats too. It was nice to say hi to Austin after and he noticed my weight loss and gave me a nice compliment... and Caleb was there too so it was nice to see him briefly. I waited at the Stage Door for a while then went home... but got a cute picture with Christian Borle.