Big Girl Underoos

I started reading a book on the list - #529 - Catcher in the Rye. I have preconceived notions about what "classic" books are about. So far, Catcher is not anything like what I thought it was going to be. Mostly, I thought it would be boring, you know, being an assigned book in school and all. So far, it's not. I suppose anything is better when it's not compulsory. Note: I counted the number of books I've read on the list of 1000 and I come up with 54.

I'm adding two things to my New Year's Resolutions - 5) Read more using this list as a guide: 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die. I have no idea how many I've already read. I'll have to make a spreadsheet. You can do anything with a spreadsheet. Not that you should , but you can. 6) Get a massage every 6-8 weeks . This probably doesn't need an explanation. I had one for only the 3rd time this week. It's been at least 4 years since my last one. My gym has a spa attached to it and they had an intern doing free massages. Hello? Sign me up! Now that I've had one I'm wanting more. If I eat out less I might even be able to justify it. I wonder if I can write it off on my taxes?

Uh oh. I got Dance Dance Revolution for Christmas. I'm SO going to kick this kid's butt. Also, I'm going to need living room curtains.

I painted our entry way yesterday Now the first floor of the condo looks exactly like a Panera Bread- Maroon, Olive Green, and "Gingery" (brown/orange). I love it.

I have to admit, I don't "get" perfume commercials. J'adore Britany Spear's Believe (I believe she needs serious help) Kiera, I'm begging you, eat something!

... a warm chocolate croissant, cafe au lait, and snow outside the window.

It's that time of year again. Time for New Years Resolutions. Last year's resolution theme was " Git 'er Done! " I had 9 things I wanted to complete. I finished 2 of the 9 - my thesis and paying off my car. Those two were the biggest ones so I'm quite pleased. I also took steps to work on all of the other 7 (mostly craft) projects. Forward progress was made but none were actually completed. Things like a total career change and moving in with Friendster Guy kind of put a hold on those. They are still on the docket as things I need to do but they aren't worth making resolutions about at this point. This year's theme is " Use it or Lose it. " It's a stretch for some of these to fit that theme but whatever, it's more fun to have a theme with an exclamation point than just a list. Without further ado, here's what I'd like to do in 2008. It's gonna be great! (See! Rhymes and themes and exclamation points make it that much more ...

Like half of the nation I am trapped in my home because of a winter storm, although as I look out the window it doesn't seem to be doing anything. Much like myself. I'm trying to get up the initiative to get my client stuff ready for the week. I like to be ahead of the game and make sure I have all my workouts planned for everyone. But instead of being productive, I'm surfing the internet and trying not to turn on HGTV, Bravo or TLC. That's a one way ticket to 4-6 hours of lost time. I think I need to turn off the computer and bride myself with an episode of Trading Spaces. I have an hour and 15 minutes before that comes on. I bet if I get my heiny in gear I could actually get all I need to get done finished by then. Here goes nothing. Wish me luck.

Heard on the History Channel last night: " The Plague , brought to you in part by Red Lobster" Yum.

While watching Bruins/Devils hockey game yesterday - Announcer: That player has the body of Adonis. Sassy Pants: Ooo, I want locker room footage of that. Please cue locker room footage! Friendster Guy: The body of a Datsun? Sassy: Huh? FG: A Dachsund? Sassy: Adonis . FG: Oh. I'd rather see the locker room footage of the other two.

Every month we have a staff meeting where all the personal trainers (about 30 of us) hear how we've been doing over the past month. The boss announces the top 3 trainers for number of new clients, number of renewals, etc, etc. Well, knock me over with a freakin' feather, I was in the top three for number of new clients in November. Number 3 to be precise. I rock! My clients rock! I love my new job! I know I've been saying this a lot lately, but holy crap!

I was just able to remove my "skinny" jeans without unbuttoning them. Holy crap. I need to go shopping!

Is it a bad omen when you put money in a parking meter and instead of flashing the time you have left it flashes "DEAD" over and over again?

We're still a couple weeks away from all the annual wrap up shows and lists and whatnot that will be pouring down upon our heads from media outlets everywhere, but I thought I'd get a jump on the competition. I've gone through a serious series of transitions and new things this year. Pretty much nothing in my life is the same as it was way back in January. Here's 20 highlights, or lowlights, you decide. 1) Thanks to some lessons, I can now ski. And I like it. I intend to do some this weekend in fact. 2) I finished my Masters. Whoop! 3) I've lost 13 pounds! 4) I paid off my car and got my X's name off the title. 5) I got an IUD and stopped having my period! Joy! Rapture! I have not had to buy tampons since March. 6) I went on a cruise with my Mom. 7) I vacationed with Friendster Guy in Ogunquit. 8) I passed out in the bathroom at work. 9) I posted Before pictures of myself on the internet. I should probably take some After, or at least In Transition pictures tak...

I have a problem. I am obsessed with HGTV, Bravo, and TLC. It's the perfect channel trifecta and I am addicted. Right now, I'm blogging and watching a Top Chef marathon. And doing neither all that well. Why oh why did I set up the living room to be able to be on the computer while facing the new TV? Oh that's right, because it's awesome.

I think I have a vitamin deficiency that can only be cured by chocolate. I went grocery shopping yesterday and bought more chocolate products in one trip than I have in the last 10 trips combined. This is why I should probably continue to shop with Friendster Guy and not alone. He helps me with my chocolate impulses and I help him with his cheese cravings. It's a beautiful relationship. In case anyone out there needs an additional chocolate vice, the answer is drinking chocolate . A little goes a long way... at least calorically. It is one tasty treat. Like drinking, well, melted chocolate, only better. You'll never use Swiss Miss again. Or fit into your skinny jeans. I'm just saying.

It doesn't matter if you're moving to the house next door or to Zimbabwe, you end up needing to buy way more stuff than you ever expect while you settle in - shower curtains, welcome mats, stuff to hang up pictures, cleaning supplies, etc... Moving at this time of year is an extra challenge because, no matter how small the purchase or how quickly you think you'll just pop out and grab something, you have to fight holiday shopping craziness. All I want is some wire I can use to hang a picture and a bath mat but I feel like I have to wait until January before I can safely and sanely do so. I really don't want to have to stand in line behind 34 people with shopping carts loaded with crapola no one in their family really needs. And I do mean crapola that NO ONE needs. Think before you buy people. And Mom, if you're reading (which I hope you are not), put down the crapola and get me what is on my list. If it is not on the list I do not need it. If it is readily available...