Weekly Update

Funny, I had yesterday off and still didn't manage to write the weekly update. Whatevs, here it is now.

 I love my dog because: He tires out so quickly now! Even with all that puppy energy. I blame this horrible Southern heat. :)

 I love my cat because: I had Jack's buddy Kaida over yesterday and Huey entertained them for me. Mostly they were just harassing him, but still.

 Cupcake Flavor of the Week: We made angel food strawberry shortcake cupcakes! Everyone loved them! Now I just have to figure out what I'll be making this week, since Nicole just left for the week.

 Current Read: Wicked! Loved the Broadway show (thanks youtube!), but I haven't read the book yet. So far it's quite good, but a little slow. There's a lot going on.

 Starbucks Flavor of the Week: None! Nicole gave us some Gevalia (mocha and dark chocolate truffle). I'm loving it!

 Picture of the Week: I'm feeling way to lazy right now to upload a picture. So I apologize.

 Favorite song to blast: Still lovin' the "Beautiful" song. One of these days I will start blogging about other stuff than just weekly updates. But I'm too busy right now :)

(FINALLY! I figured out how to make paragraphs with this new blog layout stuff. I have absolutely no doubt that as soon as I actually figure this stuff all out they'll change it again. Oh well at least it gives me something (productive?) to do).

Weekly Updates

Disclaimer: It's 4:48 pm. I woke up at 2 am, to work a 3am to 11am shift. I came home and walked the dog 4 miles. Then I did dishes and other housework. Then I finished The Hunger Games series. Then I went to the gym with Nicole. I am extremely tired and have not taken a nap. So if this post is confusing, that's why. ;) I love my dog because: He was very good today! It was weird, I came home from work, expecting a hyper puppy, and during our walk he was very good and would even heel by himself! Good doggie! I love my cat because: Cats are awesome. End of story. Cupcake Flavor of the Week: Mint Chocolate chip! They were very successful. Tackling strawberry shortcake cupcakes next! Current Read: I finished the third and last book of the Hunger Games today! It had a sad ending, but I still liked the ending (translation: she ended up with who I wanted her too. Yay!) Nicole has lent me Wicked, so I will be reading that next. Probably not tonight. And one of these days, I will finish The Princess Bride. Starbucks Flavor of the Week: Medium Morning Joe. This brew is really delicious! Nice and smooth, bold yet not overpowering. Picture of the Week:

Because Huey doesn't get enough face time. Favorite Song to Blast: I don't know the singer, or what the song is called, but it's basically summed up by the line "You don't know you're beautiful, and that's what makes you beautiful." I've been hearing it a lot, I love it. Kind of reminds me of old school early 90's music. And I love the lyrics :) It's a feel good song I'm looking forward to: I'm just looking forward to sleeping tonight. Seriously. WHY HAVEN'T I TAKEN A NAP??????

Weekly Favorites

I love my dog because"

No matter what kind of day I had at work, Jack is ALWAYS excited to see me when I get home. Maybe it's just because I'm letting him out of his room (FINALLY, Mom!), but I think he may like me. Maybe.

I love my cat because:

He is always the first one to greet me when Matt isn't home, he comes bounding up to the door with a happy "Mer-ow!" about 95% of the time, if he's not terrorizing Lenny. He quite enjoys those first few seconds he has alone with me before I inevitably walk down the hallway and let The Dog out.

Cupcake Flavor of the Week:

I think this week we will be making the mint chocolate chip cupcakes! Oh, my mouth is watering already. Oh no wait, that's because it's dinner time and I haven't made dinner yet. Oops.

Current Read:

The Hunger Games! Finally finished Under the Greenwood Tree and finished the first HG book in 4 days. If I hadn't been working, totally would have been able to do it in 2. Already about 20% done with the second book. So so so good.

Starbucks flavor of the Week:

Medium Colombia. As you can see, Matt and I go through about one bag of coffee a week.

Picture of the Week:



To remember happier times, Multunomah Falls in Portland. So pretty. So cool. Not humid. Good times.

Favorite song to blast:

Bruno Mars' Just the Way You Are. At work, this is Toni and my's jam. We like to sing this out loud when there aren't too many customers around. Because the songs that PetSmart plays are mostly lame. But this one isn't. ;)

I'm looking forward too:

The end of my 7 days in a row of working! 4 of them being over 9 hours! Can't wait to be done and enjoy my three day "weekend." I'm going up to Tupelo with Nicole again on Thursday to get new gym shoes (and sample more cupcakes)! Friday should be cupcake making day! Matt and I both have Saturday off! Probably will finish the HG series this week! Just gotta get through Wednesday!

Weekly Favorites

I love my dog because:
He is entertained easily! Lately his favorite toy has been a V8 Fusion juice bottle which has stood up to his chewing! It makes lots of noise on the hardwood but it's not annoying, so yay!

I love my cat beacuse:
Huey is such a friendly cat! He is the first to greet us at the door (only because Jack is shut up in his room, but whatev) and loves to get attention. He's not needy, though, which makes him the perfect cat. And he's super small, too.

Cupcake flavor of the week:
Nicole and I will be making Boston Creme Cupcakes tomorrow! Our own creation. We will make vanilla cupcakes (using a recipe for that, though), then we'll fill them with Jell-O pudding and top them with chocolate ganauche frosting! Wish us luck!

Current read:
Still making it through Under the Greenwood Tree and The Princess Bride. I'm almost done, though. Fingers crossed! Going to read the Hunger Games next.

Starbucks Coffee Blend of the week:
Medium Colombia. Yummy yummy!

Picture of the week:


I don't think I ever formally congratulated my sister Rayla on her wedding on January 7th! So shout out to Rayla and Keith! Didn't she make a beautiful bride? And she doesn't look a thing like me!

Current favorite song to blast:
I much admit, as much as it pains me, I really do like Chris Brown's International Love, featuring Pitbull. It's slightly inappropriate (it mentions womens' boobs, weird), but it does have a great beat to it. It's rather addicting.

I'm looking forward to:
Bones had another episode yesterday! Whoot! And Glee comes back from it's hiatus tonight! And Nicole and I will be making cupcakes! And I'm going to continue working on my flower and herb/vegetable gardens! Lots to be happy about.

Weekly Favorites

I got this idea from my friend Cari. I'm going to write some weekly updates on a regular basis, with recurring ideas! Should be fun!

I Love My Dog Because:
He's a fast learner with tricks! Just this week I have taught him to wave and relax. Go Jack!

I Love My Cat Because:
He's a cat, and I love cats. Huey is an awesome cat.

Cupcake Flavor of the Week:
Nicole and I will be making lime-coconut cupcakes on Wednesday! Super excited! I love lime and coconut!

Current read:
I'm currently reading two books, The Princess Bride and Under the Greenwood Tree. Both extremely good, I would recommend them!

Starbucks Coffee blend of the Week:
I bought Starbucks medium Pike Place Roast. Yummy yummy! It doesn't have the normal Starbucks burnt taste, yay!

Picture of the Week:


Jack loves his pool!

Current favorite song to blast:
Love Kelly Clarkson's Stronger. I know it's a break up song, but I think it can apply to anything troubling, really.

I'm looking forward to:
The return of my favorite TV show, Bones! It's been on a hiatus since Christmas and I can't wait for it to start! YAY!