Complete Randomness

Well, today I am full of a bunch of random thoughts that I thought I would share so that you all may benefit from. Or maybe not. But you may just be looking for a break from whatever you are doing and need something to read anyway. So...here it goes.

1. I told you that E and I got new phones this weekend. Yeah, the HTC Eris from Verizon. Well, I was attached to my Blackberry and I must admit I was a bit skeptical about giving it up and switching, but I absolutely love my new phone! It is great! And lots of fun! And a lot cuter than my Blackberry.

2. The weather. (OK, so this is more about an effect of the weather than the weather itself.) Here in the South, as some of you know, it doesn't get cold very often. I mean kinda cold, but nothing that wearing a fleece jacket won't fix. I mean, last year I bought I really cute winter white pea coat and I wore it maybe 2 whole times and those were once in Chicago in February where I froze to death! And another time in Nashville, where I think I just wore it to fit in with the Christmas decorations at The Opryland Hotel. Anyway, it is usually always pleasant and we usually have about 200% humidity. Which, for me, makes for great skin. Well, now that it is cold, that humidity is sucked out of the air when I have to turn on a portable heater and my gas heat all while bundled up in sweatpants and my Snuggie! Long story short, It makes my skin SO dry! I hate it! Anyway, I went to Sephora and told the ladies there my problem and they pointed me to Philosophy's Hope in a Jar and Hope in a tube for Eyes and I must say, after only about three days of using it, my skin is AMAZING!! No more dry skin on my eyes and it even brightened them by lightening the dark circles. Even E noticed a difference!!

3. I can't watch the Biggest Loser and not eat. I have no idea why. The show makes me want to work out and is great motivation, but I don't think I have watched an episode yet when I haven't been snacking on something! Why is that?!

4. If you are looking for a great book (and I haven't even finished the whole thing yet, but I still think it is amazing), you should check out "The Help" by Katherine Stockett. She is a fellow graduate of The University of Alabama and this is her first book. I must say, I am usually not a fan of books that are set in the South using Southern dialect. It is usually way off and very annoying. However, it isn't used all the way through the book and she does a great job with it when it is. I am ALMOST finished, but I can already say that I LOVE this book and I would recommend it.

5. I am going now because I am getting very hungry and it isn't even lunch time yet. I need some distractions!

P.S. - Hello to all of my new readers, and my old ones alike! Thanks for stopping by everyday and I love hearing your comments! Hope you all have a great rest of the week!

Just What I Needed

As I mentioned on Friday, I was looking forward to a low-key, relaxing weekend, and that is exactly what I got! E was still in town from when he came down to watch the National Championship game. Friday night, we warmed up left overs from the game, and they were SO yummy!! Then since 8 pm was WAY TOO EARLY to call it a night, we did what all twenty-somethings do...visit Starbucks and drive around in order to keep from falling asleep. I mean, isn't that what you do? It worked because, well, we were driving! Saturday, Scout had a vet appointment and then E and I decided we needed to get out of the house. (He had cabin fever because he had been inside since Thursday). So we went all around town and just had a grand time. We got new phones, the HTC Eris (they were BOGO at Verizon) and spent all Saturday evening like nerds playing with our new phones. Sad, I know. But you only wish you had a phone that made fart noises on command. Sunday was a relaxing day, and then E packed up and headed back to Huntsville in order to get there before all of the roads froze over again! I mean seriously, I live in the South! It isn't supposed to snow and linger! It is supposed to snow and then go away! February should bring Spring temperatures! It is crazy I tell you! Oh well.....Anyway, so a bone to pick with The University of Alabama....since I am best at letters, I think I will address the situation that way.

Dear University of Alabama Athletic Department,
First of all, congratulations on winning the university's 13th National Championship title. As an alum, I know the sweetness of the victory. I know you are very proud of the crystal ball that you brought home from Pasadena. I understand that it has been a decade plus some years since that trophy has resided in Tuscaloosa and you want to show it off, but did you have to show it off at Walmart? I mean did you not think about what you were doing when you chose this venue for displaying the new hardware? Don't get me wrong, I am glad you are allowing your fans (even though some are new and jumping on the bandwagon in light of the win) to experience the greatness of the crystal football, but I am sure you could have found a classier place to show it off. If you had to choose a superstore, why didn't you choose Target? I mean, at least it is a step-up and a tad classier than WALMART! Remember the state stigma that accompanies Alabama? Have you heard of the term redneck? You are doing nothing to disprove such thoughts from those who have never visited Alabama the Beautiful. We (well, most of us) aren't like that at all! So, people who made this decision, please think before you act next time. This isn't helping our case, and I know you are classier than that!

Roll Tide anyway,
A concerned Alum and resident of the great state of Alabama