Threading Through - Tuesday

First day back to work after 2 weeks off. I'm exhausted. It doesn't help that I'm not feeling top notch. What did help me get through the day was the awesome outfit I wore. Of course these pictures don't do it justice, I was playing with the timer on my camera and wasn't in the mood to really take time to get "the shot." Just not what I felt like doing. But I did capture a couple of good ones.

Red Jacket - gifted
Gray t-shit - gifted
Navy blue corduroys - gifted
Boots - gifted
Red jacket - Goodwill $5 (I was thrilled!)

Now time for me to relax and catch up on the Bachelor. I hear it's one "special" episode...Thoughts to come later.

Manic Monday

Today was my last day of vacation before work tomorrow. Originally the plan was to go to work today, even though I didn't have to in order to get some things accomplished that needed to be. Unfortunately, I was stuck at home trying to get over a sinus infection and the beginnings of bronchitis. Needless to say, I feel lousy. Absolutely lousy. My head is congested and I'm over this whole coughing thing.

Anyway. It's Monday. So what does that mean? It's a Bachelor kind of night (Yes, I watch Bachelor. I'm not ashamed to admit it). Or it would be if you had cable. The hubs and I however do not, therefore I will have to wait and discuss what I think tomorrow after work and watching it online. So here's to another night of crazy girls fighting over one guy. I mean, who doesn't find that entertaining?! I know I certainly do. There's nothing like some good reality tv drama to make you feel a little more normal.

Also on television tonight, that I will not be watching because the lack of cable, is the BCS National Championship Game LSU vs Alabama. I have no opinion in the matter of this game as I cannot stand either of these teams, Georgia Bulldogs all the way. But if I did have to choose who I would rather win would be LSU. Geaux Tigers? I mean, it hurts saying that, but I dislike them less than I dislike Alabama. So that is how I'm basing my decision.

So here's to tonight and my attempts at relaxing and getting better before going back to the grind tomorrow.

A perfect "comfy day" work outfit. I only wish I could pull off.

I just got boots like these for Christmas. I love them and this outfit!

I love this dress. I would be okay with finding one just like it. Maybe I'll get lucky while thrifting one of these days.

Why yes I do have red pants like those. They rock and are a must for any wardrobe.

Project 52 -- Week 1

After seeing everyone else doing these photography challenges, I've decided to join. In order to remember 2012, but also to see how things grow during this year. So here's the start of Project 52. I'll take pictures to commemorate each week and make a collage out of them. This is for me to look back on and say, "Oh yeah! I forgot about that!" I'm excited to see the changes that are bound to take place.

Unfortunately my week 1 wasn't so eventful. I was confined to the house for the entire week studying and preparing for the GACE (Georgia Assessment of Certification of Educators). But I managed to get a couple of pictures that might make you laugh...

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1. On the way home from the test yesterday, we saw this itty-bitty car with a not so itty-bitty tree. It made me giggle, probably a little more than necessary because I was delirious from taking a 6 HOUR TEST (Yes, I did just say 6 HOUR TEST). 
2. The week started of pretty cold, so, naturally, I lit a fire to keep warm. Clearly my dog enjoyed it more than I did. 
3. Last Sunday was my birthday, and my AMAZING hubby threw me a surprise party. I had all of my close friends here and it was just fun to sit and talk (and eat of course). 
4. This is what I spent the entire week staring at. My GACE study guide. I had 2 because I was taking 2 tests. Yes, I know I'm insane, but I'm happy to have it over and done with. On top is my KINDLE FIRE that I got for Christmas :) When my brain would get fried from studying too much, I opened it up and read. I finished 2 books this week to go along with my 2 tests. 


Needless to say, this past week was a pretty uneventful first week of 2012 and that is just fine with me. I was able to relax and study which was awesome. Now I just have to overcome this illness. Right now I'm lying on the couch trying to get the energy to get up and change the laundry. Oh well, to the doctor tomorrow...


But here's to 2012 and a new year!

Words to live by

Goodbye 2011, Hello 2012!

Believe  in  yourself.         Dream.         Try.        Do good.

- Mr. Feeny

Here's to 2012 and another year. I'm excited to see what this year will bring! I'll be another year older and another year smarter (at least that's what I'd like to think). But here I am, with 2011 behind and 2012 ahead, ready to start a new year with new goals and new adventures!

More to come later...

Gluten-Free Spinach and Alfredo Lasagna

Lately I've been really wanting pasta and so I've added a lasagna to the weekly menu. Being that I have to eat gluten-free, doing a pasta dish can be really difficult. Luckily, there are a lot of options out there for people who have to eat gluten-free, including gluten-free pasta. I personally like Quinoa (key-nwah) the best. It tastes most like "real pasta" to me and the hubby.

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1 Box Quinoa noodles - because Quinoa doesn't make lasagna noodles I have to improvise and just whatever noodles I can find.
1 jar of Classico Gluten-Free Alfredo Sauce - I like using their 4-cheese
1 jar of Classico Gluten-Free Marinara Sauce - I also use their 4-cheese (Just a little side note, most Classico sauces are gluten-free, there really isn't anything special about it)
Mozzarella
Spinach
1 lb meat

Cook noodles as directed. Brown meat. Add garlic salt and 1/3 of marinara sauce to browned meat. Cook spinach. Add Alfredo sauce to spinach. Layer baking pan with 1/3 marinara sauce. Layer noodles, Alfredo and spinach, mozzarella, and meat. Repeat until desired amount. Top with Alfredo and spinach mixture and mozzarella. Bake at 450* for 25 minutes. ENJOY!

What's your favorite lasagna recipe?

By The Fire

My favorite thing about our house is the fireplace. This season we have taken full advantage of having one. It's become my dog's favorite thing too. He enjoys laying in front of it at all times, especially when we have to stoke it and add more. He's even tried to lie on the hearth instead of in front of it.

Today he succeed...

Contemplating getting up there.

He seems rather pleased with himself.

He didn't last long up there, but it was fun while it lasted.

Do your pets do anything silly like this?