Going Fresh!

I should really say "going raw" but that just sounds dirty,doesn't it? I am about to endure a 48 hour raw detox. I went shopping at costco tonight and bought some basics, romaine lettuce, avocado, organic baby carrots and grape tomatoes. I need some fruit but nothing there caught my eye. I'm thinking smoothies but I'm not sure my ~$14.00, over 5 year old blender can handle it and there is NO money in the budget for a new heavy duty blender. I want to try and make it to Fresh Market but since it's on the other side of town I'm not sure that's going to happen.

I'm very excited about trying this raw "detox". All fresh foods sounds like it will really do my body good. I would like to think I could do it for longer but with trying to feed S and introducing D to new foods and still nursing/pumping it doesn't seem likely.

Tonight, I made some dressing out of olive oil, water, honey, salt/garlic, apple cider vinegar and lemon juice. It wasn't too bad. I want to some avocado but they aren't quite ripe enough. I've read a few recipes and I think it will add a nice creaminess. YUM.

On Thursday I will try and give an update of how the freshness is going.

Until then, wish me luck!

The List

(In no specific order, except maybe in deliciousness.)

Jake Gyllenhall - I love his half smile.
Gerard Butler - specifically from P.S. I Love You. I think it's the accent.. mmmmm!
Taylor Lautner - Yes, yes I know I'm a cougar! But oh his body in New Moon is so hot! (please note: I only like him with short hair.. the horrible long wig/hair makes me almost miss his "sick puppies" and hurl.)
Jason Statham - Oddly enough he was his hottest in Death Race. I think it was the bad boy image and tattoos.
Pharrell Williams - My old standby. I love his skater boy/hiphop self.

We'll see what my list looks like a couple of years. Gerard and Jason are semi new additions and I think it's because I'm starting to see the appeal of older men. Of course Taylor brings my average back to 20-somethings =)

Bye bye 2009!

1. What did you do in 2009 that you’d never done before?

Gave birth.

2. Did you keep your new year’s resolutions, and will you make more for next year?

I don't remember making one for 2009. This year I want to be more financially aware and have a more organized home.

3. Did anyone close to you give birth?

Me! And my SIL.

4. Did anyone close to you die?

Nope.

5. What countries did you visit?

None this year.

6. What would you like to have in 2010 that you lacked in 2009?

Better furniture, better house.

7. What dates from 2009 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?

4.29.09 D's birth day.

8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?

Surviving the first few weeks of motherhood.

9. What was your biggest failure?

Not letting people know how I really feel and then dealing with the aftermath.

10. Did you suffer illness or injury?

Birthing a child.

11. What was the best thing you bought?

I should say the Coach purse that I was drooling over for like a year but in reality it's the bedding that I got for D's room.

12. Whose behavior merited celebration?

S's for dealing with me while pregnant and post-pregnant.

13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?

Sadly, my own made me a little depressed at times.

14. Where did most of your money go?

First half of the year it went to bubble tea's and burritos. The second half was spent on Daycare! Gah!

15. What did you get really excited about?

Meeting my son. The thought of getting rid of this house and buying a new one.

16. What song will always remind you of 2009?

Halo by Beyonce. It's what was playing in the car when we finally left the hospital.

17. Compared to this time last year, are you:

– happier or sadder? Happier
– thinner or fatter? 10 lbs fatter. grrrrrrrr.
– richer or poorer? Definitely poorer.

18. What do you wish you’d done more of?

Exercised and watched what I ate after having the kid.

19. What do you wish you’d done less of?

Spent money.

20. How did you spend Christmas?

At the house and at the in-law's.

21. Did you fall in love in 2009?

Yep.

22. What was your favorite TV program?

Grey's and KUWTK.

23. Do you hate anyone now that you didn’t hate this time last year?

Not that I can think of. Oh wait there's that stupid chick at my work but I guess I feel sorry for her more than I hate her.

24. What was the best book you read?

Hmmm.. I can only think of the multiple baby books that I read.

25. What was your greatest musical discovery?

D's babbling.

26. What did you want and get?

A baby.

27. What did you want and not get?

A new mattress and a buffet and hutch.

28. What was your favorite film of this year?

I know it came out in 2008 but we saw it on netflix and I loved it. Wall-E!

29. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?

I turned 27 and we went to the Melting Pot. I can't wait to go back for just dessert. YUM!

30. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?

A raise.

31. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2009?

Maternity pants.

32. What kept you sane?

Bubble tea's and Oreo blasts. Bad, bad decisions.

33. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?

Hmm.. I think I was all about Jason Statham. Probably because we watched Death Race and he was HOT!

34. What political issue stirred you the most?

People taking issue with the president's race.

35. Who did you miss?

At times, my mom.

36. Who was the best new person you met?

D!

37. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2009.

You don't have to be afraid of caring/taking the next step for your child (pumping, bottle feeding, solids, baths, etc.), everything will fall into place.

38. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year.

It's amazing, so amazing, so amazing, so amazing.. It's amazing.