Mar 4 2013

Little Thoughts

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Yellow Haired Girl

Hey everyone! I hope your Monday has started off on the right foot. As much as I hate to head back to reality, I’m alright with it today because I had such a great weekend. I went bowling with friends Friday night, did a little karaoke with my boyfriend (not something I would usually do … but it was so fun!), had a lazy Saturday morning with some eggs benedict (my favorite breakfast), and caught up on some much needed sleep yesterday.

Bring on the week!

Today’s post is brought to by the little thoughts floating around in my head. Here’s what happening upstairs lately:

- Does anyone else think Girls on HBO is getting strange? Don’t get me wrong, I still really like it. But sometimes I’m just like … whoa.

- I want to start cooking with ingredients foreign to me. You know, step out of my comfort zone. I made a pot of mung beans to add to my pre made salads for the week. That’s a first step! Have you tried cooking with anything “new to you” lately?

- After this week, my Zumba classes will be half over! What?! My students had to preregister for the eight week session. I can’t believe it will be over soon! And then I guess I cross my fingers that I get hired back for another eight weeks …

- I have a big inkling to try shirataki noodles. I guess this could kind of go along with cooking new things. I’m so intrigued!

- I know it’s so two months ago, but I can’t stop listening to Macklemore and Ryan Lewis’ Thrift Shop. I couch danced when they performed on SNL this weekend.

- I want spring. I want cute sandals and dresses and no jackets and longer days and walks outside. Mother Nature had a complete emotional breakdown yesterday and it snowed heavy. I’m ready for this to end. Soon!

- I still need to see Safe Haven. I’ll probably go to the theatre by myself (and bawl, because it’s Nicholas Sparks and that’s required behavior). Have you seen it?

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- I signed up to do a Color Me Rad 5K this summer! It’ll be my first race, even though it’s not competitive. I’m excited!

That’s enough word vomit for one day enjoy your day!

Jan 17 2013

Happiness Today

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Yellow Haired Girl

Happiness today:

- The awesome support I received after publishing Tuesday’s post. I knew I would feel better after writing my thoughts out. That’s how I work. But I feel 700% better because of all of the wonderful things people said to me. I had smiles on the inside and outside.

- The earrings I’m wearing. My boyfriend got them for me for Christmas. Sorry … I’m going to take a brief second to tell you a vomit inducing story. And he’d be embarrassed, but we’ll just pretend this didn’t happen if anyone asks. I lost my favorite earrings a few months ago, and was pretty sad about it. He had a picture of me wearing them, took it with him to the jewelery store, and found a pair as close to the originals as he could. Except these ones are twice as beautiful. How wonderful is that?! There. Vomit story done. Sorry everyone.

(Also, I don’t have freaky spots on my cheek. Ignore those. I also do not have a tomato for a face. Thanks, iPhone.)

- Rise bars put a big time smile on my face. I had one for fuel before my spin class last night. De freaking licious. And when the ingredients are all pronounceable, I’m happy.

- Speaking of spin class, happiness today is dead legs. It’s been awhile since I’ve hopped on the stationary bike, and my body obviously knows that. It was yet again more cardio in my life, but it felt good to change my routine. I have that class every Wednesday from now until April wheeewwwwww.

- Isn’t this infinity scarf beautiful? My best friend made it for me. I refuse to take it off.

- Girls is back. So yeah, that’s awesome.

Happy Thursday! What’s making you happy today?

Oct 29 2012

Five Simple Pleasures

Posted on October 29, 2012 by Yellow Haired Girl

The five simple pleasures rocking my Monday:

1. How great Saturday was. I spent Friday night at my parents house, so I woke up and got to see them before they headed off to a million meetings and events like they usually do. Then I had coffee with friends. Then I had dinner with friends. Then I went to Pitch Perfect, and then saw even more of my favorite people. Fantastic day.

2. I have today off (let’s be real, this post was scheduled … I’m definitely not out of bed yet). I worked close to a 15 hour day yesterday, so I get the second part of my weekend today! I’ll be watching every terrible daytime talk show you can think of. I may even turn on The View just so I can yell at Elisabeth Hasselbeck. But probably not

3. I finally got back to the gym on Saturday! I took 8 days off, due to my nasty ass cold. It feels goooooood to be active again!

4. My favorite Canadian football team (diehard fan … my family has season tickets) clinched a playoff spot. Wham bam thank you ma’am.

5. Wholly Salsa. I tried the roasted tomato flavor this weekend. There’s so much garlic in it (win!) … and no ingredients that are a million letters long and full of z’s and q’s. Real ingredients! I put it on some scrambled eggs for breakfast. SOLD.

Oct 16 2012

Be Happy

Posted on October 16, 2012 by Yellow Haired Girl

I don’t know what it is … but I am just a big ol’ happy freak of nature these days. I visited this a little while ago on the blog (remember here and here?). I’m annoyingly smiley at everyone. #sorrynotsorry

Not that I’m not usually a happy person. But my positivity has just been kicked into high gear over the last few months. I’d like to pinpoint a reason … but I just can’t. Maybe I’ve started realizing the fantastic things in my life? I have a great job, absolutely amazing people around me and good health. I’m a lucky duck!

I spotted this quote online a few days ago. I had to share. It’s now the background on my phone … a nice little reminder to keep up the smiling

Have a wonderful Tuesday!!

Oct 1 2012

Tidbits

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Yellow Haired Girl

Blog consistency? Not my forte, apparently.

I am still alive.

I haven’t been posting or commenting very much lately. I’ve been busy (blah, blah … you’ve heard it before). Life has been really great lately, though! I just wanted to check in and share with you I have a big deadline at the end of this week, and A LOT of work to do on the TV show I’m producing. I’m thinking I will be working at least 10 hours a day this week. Uh ohhhhhh. But here’s some of the highlights in my life, since it’s been quite a few days since I’ve posted. Don’t you just love knowing random tidbits (pretend like you do)?

1) I saw Trouble with the Curve. Oh my goodness. Loved it. It was the perfect balance of sports/romance/family drama. Plus, Justin Timberlake. Go see it.

2) I have a facial appointment after work (before I head back to work for some overtime action). I pity the poor woman who needs to get up in my grill. My face is a disaster. Blackhead central (TMI?).

3) My grandma gave me a container of banana bread and pumpkin loaf. Breakfast just got so much better.

4) One of my favorite people is getting married on Saturday. I can’t wait for the wedding/to see a bunch of people I haven’t seen in a long time. Is it the weekend yet?

5) I did a bunch of weighted squats (into shoulder presses) at the gym on the weekend. My legs haven’t hurt like that in such a long time! Missed that feeling.

6) Dexter is back on TV.

7) There’s only one week until Thanksgiving! Turkey and potatoes and pie, oh my!

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That’s it. I know you’re overwhelmed with the fabulousity of this post and want to know so much more. I’m sorry. I’ll just have to leave you hanging Have a wonderful day!

Sep 18 2012

Can’t Stop Spilling

Posted on September 18, 2012 by Yellow Haired Girl

I had a really, really fabulous idea for a post. It came to me just as I was drifting off for a nap yesterday. I woke up, and poof, it was gone.

Whoops. But I needed that nap.

Confession? It was before 6PM and I didn’t wake up until 8PM. This leads me into a quick (and a little bit word vomity) update on my life. I think it’s necessary … I’ve been popping in and out of the blog world quite frequently. I feel like I haven’t let you guys know what’s up!

I’ve been going out a lot lately. I’m not particularly happy with myself over this. I went out Friday night for one of my best friend’s birthday. I could have controlled myself. I didn’t. Went to bed at 3AM, and was way less than productive the next day. Saturday night? I went out again. I’m never a double whammy weekend kind of girl. That night? Went to bed at 5AM. Not cool.

Enough is enough. For the next little while, if I go out, I’m drinking very little. Or (more likely) not at all. I know I’m young and should be having fun and blah blah blah … but I also enjoy feeling healthy. And I don’t the morning after. And sometimes, for a few days (hello, my elderly lady status 6PM nap yesterday). BALANCE IS NECESSARY HERE.

I will be going to a charity dinner this Friday – not a bar. I’m going shopping on Saturday + out for Thai food with a very good friend … and then I’d really like to be asleep by 10PM Like, really really really want to be.

Hmm, what else is new? Work is fantastic. I’m working my tail off. We’re short staffed, so the workload has become even larger. Sometimes that’s frustrating, of course. But overall, I really am still loving what I do. Talk to me again next week when I’m up to my neck in stacks of tapes and am working serious overtime to get a large chunk of the post-production of my new show done. But for now … I’m good

I paid off my credit card. Great feeling (the words keep spilling ~~out of my mouth~~ onto the screen today).

Speaking of credit cards, I’m buying myself this sweater:

I don’t remember subscribing to the Victoria’s Secret catalogue. But it comes to my apartment (with my name on it, not just randomly). This month, I’m happy I get it. Can’t wait to wear that sweater.

I’ve been dating quite a bit lately. Like, more than one person at a time. I realized the other day that I don’t really like any of them and I’m tired of forced conversations. I have ended/am ending them all (#sorrynotsorry). Maybe I’ll start dating again when something happens with the guy I’m actually into? Otherwise it’s just exhausting. Also, am I on Dr. Phil all of a sudden? I’ve never talked about my romantic life on the blog before. SO. MUCH. WORD. VOMIT. TODAY.

Survivor starts tomorrow. Yessss.

Guess who has been having repeated Mad About You marathons? Thanks, Netflix. I forgot how much I love that sitcom. I want to be in that marriage.

I have to end this post. The chaos is probably a) driving you crazy or b) exhausting you or c) making you really want to watch Paul Reiser and Helen Hunt get into an argument over what’s for dinner/their new couch/her parents.

Have a wonderful day!

Jul 30 2012

Monday Lovin’

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Yellow Haired Girl

Hi everyone! I hope you all had a fabulous weekend. Mine was great – the perfect mix of adventure (my Friday road trip and tenting it that night) and relaxation (I got 8 hours of sleep Saturday night plus a midday nap). A great balance of wonderful things

Here’s some of the things I’m lovin’ today:

Bath and Body Works candles, specifically my chocolate mint one. It’s my favorite! I’m a candle freak, all year round. I had six lit in my apartment last night!

Dallas Smith. He’s the former lead singer of Default (I was obsessed with them in Junior High), and is now a country solo artist. I’m in love with the entire album, but especially Shotgun and The Song That’s In My Head.

Kammie’s post from Saturday … “The Mental Nature of “Fat” Days”. Since I had bit of a busier weekend, I wasn’t as up to date with my Google Reader as usual, but I AM SO GLAD I decided to click on this post yesterday afternoon. It’s such a wonderfully honest post. I recommend reading it!
The Olympics! Duh. I love how the event unites the entire world. What’s your favorite event? I’m not sure I have one particular fave, but I spent a lot of time watching beach volleyball and swimming yesterday.
My Costco membership. Remember how I got one for my birthday? I finally redeemed the gift certificate for it a couple of weeks ago and it’s probably the best thing that’s ever happened to me. *Side note: the woman at the Customer Service desk asked me if I was fifteen years old when I asked to begin my membership. I look young. But not that young, I don’t think!

There’s a new frozen yogurt shop in my city. Down the street from work. Like, a 5 minute walk. Dangerous.

Enjoy your Monday! What are you lovin’ today?

Jul 13 2012

What’s On My Mind…

Posted on July 13, 2012 by Yellow Haired Girl

*Just so you know, I am using today’s post as a way to decompress and unload all of the excess thoughts floating around in my brain*

Thank the heavens above for ice cubes. I am not ordinarily an ice cube person (like ever), but I have been going through almost an entire tray per day. I love letting my glass of water getting all condensation-y and chilly. Perfect for this Satan weather.
I think I gave myself a head cold from sitting in front of my fan for too many hours this week. I feel like the circulation of the same air over and over again plugged up my head. So strange.
A friend of mine who I rarely see (I’m talking ’bout choo, Kate!) is coming into town to visit tonight. I can’t wait to see her crazy face. We’re going out. I can’t wait to take over the dance floor with her (I think my regular readers have picked up on the fact that I’m a dancing machine). I’ve missed her!

I have a mini family reunion tomorrow, like I do on this same weekend every year. All of my Dad’s brothers and sisters (there’s six in all) camp together with my grandparents and we have a great time. I’m really looking forward to seeing everyone! I love catching up.
I have been working my ass off lately. Like, so hard (hence the fact that my posts have been irregular and my commenting on other blogs has been almost nonexistent). I have banked around 40 hours of overtime in the last few weeks. We had a technical problem at work this week (which really screws life up), and I ended up going home at 2:00 yesterday afternoon because I couldn’t do any of my regular tasks. It was a blessing in disguise. I took a much needed nap. But I hope things are back to normal today.
I don’t understand how there can still be such a lack of healthy options in this world. It’s so frustrating. I attended a media luncheon this week for an event launching in my city. The menu contained fried chicken, potato wedges, deep fried pickles, deep fried mac and cheese (I can’t lie, it was delicious), and a chocolate fountain for fruit. Crazy! There was a spinach salad, but that was the only color on the entire buffet table. Baffling.
Through a series of events, I wound up with a hole in the knee of my favorite pair of jeans a few weeks ago. Sad news. I know you know what I mean. So I was forced to name another pair of pants (a nice pair of black skinny jeans) as the new #1 pair in my closet. Guess what? I spotted a hole in them yesterday. My life is falling apart
I want this shirt:

Funny story. It’s dancing related (see one of the other random thoughts listed above). Last weekend, I won a dance contest and I didn’t even know I was in one. A guy I know and I were dancing at the local country club — two stepping, my absolute favorite — and we were informed after the song ended that we had won tickets to an upcoming country music festival. We were just doing our regular thing! The usual spins, dips, steps, etc. We were surrounded by lots of other couples and they awarded us the tickets. That’s how good I am
There’s practically nothing in my fridge. I have one sweet potato, half a carton of chocolate almond milk, garlic, half a can of corn, egg whites and the regular assortment of spices/condiments. The selection is slightly larger in my freezer/cupboards, but the moral of the story is that I need to get to the grocery store. I’m hoping I can get there Monday. I’m going crazy without eggs or Greek yogurt. Or cheese!
I’m starting to become pretty proud of my legs. They’ve never really been a source of self-love for me, but I’ve been working them harder and I can see results. I ran one mile on an incline last night and then did a hilly 5 mile bike ride. I can feel them getting stronger and I’m loving that!

Whew. I think that’s enough for one day. Thanks for letting me unload all of the craziness taking up valuable brain space! Anything on your mind you want to let out? Anything on your chest? It’s like blog therapy, folks Whatcha got going on this weekend?

Jul 10 2012

Struggle With Anonymity

Posted on July 10, 2012 by Yellow Haired Girl

Happy Tuesday!

You guys know that I write this blog anonymously. “Yellow Haired Girl” definitely isn’t what my birth certificate says. Although if I ever become a superhero, I might actually change my name.

Sometimes I find the anonymity a little bit frustrating. It’s nice to be able to keep my work life (in which I’m in the public) and my blogging life separate, but I feel like it is a bit of a struggle to get my readers to identify with me. Sometimes I fear people who visit YHG think I’m a creepy old man or a weird bully of a teenager like Gossip Girl (okay, not so much on the last one), and I really want to be able to communicate with you guys and have you get me.

Other thoughts I have: Do you guys trust what I have to say? Would I trust someone who I’ve never seen? Should I consider just using my first name? Should I show my face? What is the likelihood someone would stumble across my site and then realize it’s me, their local reporter? It’s not like I ever say bad things on the blog (I’m just highly sarcastic), but would I change my perception in the media by having this blog as well?

Ugh. My brain never shuts off. I think about this a lot.

What do you guys think? Are you okay with how I do things on here? What do you want from me? I love chatting with you guys … suggestions are welcome (and I really want them )!

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Also, I almost had this entire tub for supper last night. It’s so hot outside. Is it hot where you are?

(Don’t worry, I put it back in the freezer. I had a balanced meal.)