Thirsty Thursday

Swazzle · July 2015

I am thirsty because I just went out to the office kitchen AND THERE IS NO COFFEE.

Anyway. Last night, H got stuck at work super late (he starts work at 5am) which sucked. He walked in the door just as I was finishing up dinner around 7. I made Blue Apron Seared Pork Chops with Roasted Sweet Potato Salad and oh my god, you guys. It was DELICIOUS. I called my parents immediately with the news because I do NOT like pork chops. Growing up, they'd have it at least once a week and my dad would make me hotdogs instead. I tried to make them a few years ago to see if my adult tastebuds had changed, and STILL didn't like them. So this was a vast improvement.

After dinner, I cleaned up and then watched Big Brother while texting with @hummingbird125, @buddysmom80, @GoldenPenguin, and @csousa1.

Tonight, I was hoping to see @audrewuh since she's in the city but because H got stuck at work so late last night, he wasn't able to go pick up his car from getting serviced which he has to do tonight so I have to go home to the pup right from work

I'm thinking I'll just grill burgers for dinner and then Big Brother is on at 9, so the usual for that.

AND I HAVE TO PACK TONIGHT! I'm taking a half day tomorrow and then I'll be on my way to @buddysmom's house for a girl's weekend to celebrate our birthdays with some of my bestest franz! WOO HOO!

knockonwood5127 · July 2015

Morning! I've been lurking but terrible at posting lately. We've been out of town a lot, and then I started teaching a 2 week summer school session on Monday and it's been nonstop ever since.

GOOD NEWS! We might have a venue, and a date! We looked at a few the last two days, and found one we LOVED yesterday! It was also conveniently the most affordable, and we are so in love with it. We put a hold on one of the ballrooms for 8/13/16, and are just asking a few more questions before getting the contract phase. I guess that's how this works..? WE'RE SO EXCITED!

MissKittyDanger · July 2015

It's not even 7:30am here, and I'm already irked!

I got paid last night, and this morning I go to do my banking and find out a cheque that we received for the wedding {which I just cashed, and SHOULD HAVE deposited and not touched ....} bounced! I have enough for groceries that we're doing tonight, but basically nothing else. I am so freaking upset! I'm sure it'll be an easy fix, but urg .... just one of those things.

At least my cats are being cute to help me feel better. Angel {tuxedo cat} is lying on the floor and just looking cute. Penny is fascinated by something on the tv, so she's hovering around it.

Today is going to be one of those days guhhh

untouchablets · July 2015

@swazzle my job IS coffee so if there ever wasn't any in the "office" that would be a HUGE PROBLEM lol

I am feeling less moody than I was yesterday. I don't even know why I was in a funk. Still annoyed at BF but, like, optimistically if that makes sense lol.

I have to leave for work in 20 minutes, and then basically just go home and shower and meet up with BF. We don't really have any plans out of the usual, dinner and then TV time lol. After yesterday's questions (the one about $100) it really got me thinking about getting that new TV lol. I hate mine, it takes up too much space and is hard to move when it's time to clean, I'm always afraid I'll hurt myself! Also watching The Walking Dead, How to Get Away With Murder, Sons of Anarchy, and The 100 is SUCH A PAIN because I can't see anything. So I guess I'm gonna start shopping in the next couple weeks lol Smart TV here I come!

Swazzle · July 2015

@knockonwood5127 - I don't believe you because there are no photos. You know the saying, pics or it didn't happen. But reeeeeeeally though, YAY! That's so exciting!!!! H and I looked at THIRTEEN venues total, that shit was stressful and I was so relieved when we found ours.

@MissKittyDanger - This is my face while reading approximately 88% of your posts:

@untouchablets - That would be a TRAVESTY! I just bought a Smart TV and got a really great deal on a Samsung 50" at Best Buy. I'm not sure what size or brand you are looking for but if you're interested I can find it in case it's still on super sale. I haven't seen The 100 but I'm obsessed with the 3 other shows you mentioned so maybe I should look into it. Sounds like we're on the same TV show wavelength.

[Deleted User] · July 2015

@Swazzle Boo for no coffee but YAY for discovering a new liking for pork chops! Your dinner sounded noms!

@knockonwoods5127 How exciting! Congratulations on nailing down a date!

We got a hold of Home Depot yesterday! I called them at lunch time and expressed my concerns with how they have rescheduled with us three times and we have never received a call back to when they would like to schedule our blind measurement and installation. Well when I finally got a call back from the right person, I told him that he can come today and so DH will be waiting for him tonight to come and do his measurements. I told DH that if he does anything funky then we are going somewhere else. I have zero patience right now for these shenanigans.

@Labro and I finished painting the bead board and railing last night! They look great! Next weekend we will paint the nursery and install the bead board. We thought it might look good if we put up some crown molding but it's not totally necessary since it would be the only room in the house with it. We will see how everything looks first.

I bought this new creamer that's cinnamon bun flavored and it is delish!! I'm obsessed with it. It definitely made my morning. Tonight I'm making Swiss and Bacon Quiche. The last time we made this, it was super yummy and we had leftovers so I'm excited for some Noms tonight!

Swazzle · July 2015

@southernpeach89 - I seriously can't wait to see Baby Peach's room when it's finished. It's going to be so beautiful! That creamer sounds incredible. I love cinnamon. I'm driving to work tomorrow since I'm leaving early and I'm already looking forward to my Oreo iced coffee in the morning. And probably another for the drive to CT, if I'm being honest.

[Deleted User] · July 2015

@Swazzle There better be multiple Oreo coffees in your life this weekend or else I will be disappointed lol!

[Deleted User] · July 2015

@Swazzle - I'm not a HUGE fan of pork chops either (they have to be bone-in), but those pork chops sound life changing. YUM!!!! And also, WTF with no coffee???

@knockonwood5127 - PICTURES PLZ.

@southernpeach89 - I just love your nursery descriptions. Please come decorate mine whenever there is a Baby Coco.

knockonwood5127 · July 2015

FI took all the pictures yesterday, because I was terrible and forgot EVERY time. I found a few pictures online, but they really don't do it justice. We were only looking at hotels because we really liked the convenience of having everything in one place and mostly all-inclusive pricing. We visited 4 venues, planned to see one more but might not even bother going.

The one we loved was the Hilton in Herndon, VA (right by the Dulles airport). Their pricing was the most affordable and we magically had the most options with their package. They have 2 ballrooms, and one of them in particular is located like down a hallway so that it's super private and almost separate from the rest of the hotel - even has its own entrance. So super convenient for both hotel guests and those not staying at the hotel, and it's not right next to the main lobby like the other ballroom. We can use one section of the giant ballroom for the ceremony and it has a wall divider to separate from the reception. The cocktail hour would be right outside the ballroom in its own private "lobby" area. The better ballroom was booked most dates, so we snagged a hold on 8/13/16 right away, even though it wasn't our preferred date. I'm already over it because it's PERFECT. Here are some pictures I found online, but it's so much better in person and obviously we would set it up differently.

Sorry it's giant.

lavenderfields13 · July 2015

@swazzle glad your dinner turned out good! I'm a super picky eater so I texted my mom recently when I ate brocolli all on my own and liked lol. It was smothered in a creamy sauce but it still counts, right?

My dinner last night was a Pinterest FAIL unfortunately

@knockonwood5127 That's so exciting!!

@southernpeach89 Good luck with HD, what a PITA. Can't wait to see baby Callie's room when it's all done!

I'm feeling pretty good about today. It's Thursday so only one day away from Friday! And I actually got my ass out of bed this morning to work out! Besides walking I haven't worked out since before the wedding. Last night after I ate dinner my stomach looked like I was 4 months pregnant and it made me realize I need to do something. I don't want to be working out like a crazy person but I don't want to gain any more weight. Working out in the morning is so nice since I don't have to dread working out when I get home, let's see if I can keep at it.

Today during lunch I need to go get my eyebrows did and then make myself write thank you cards when I get home. I stopped at the library yesterday and got 2 books. I started one of them last night so I'll probably read later and maybe do a little tidying up around the house. Maybe. I seriously wish I could afford a maid!

LizzyTish88 · July 2015

@Swazzle I would have turned around and went home if there was no coffee today. I am STRUGGLING today.

@knockonwood5127 WE NEED THEE PICS

@untouchablets BF bought a 50+ inch Samsung last July 1st because we had a bunch of moving coupons and they were expiring. He bought it for the Man Cave along with an XBox. Both are currently sitting on the floor in their boxes. The Man Cave (basement) isn't done yet so he can't use them. I'm dying to set it all up but we need to finish the basement first and we don't have the money right now for the floor.

@Southernpeach89 I also can't wait to see your nursery when it's all put together!!

Last night I was all

And this morning I am

UGHHHH. But I guess a whole bottle of wine will do that, especially when followed by jungle juice. I want work to be over just so I can go home and nap.

[Deleted User] · July 2015

@untouchablets - We have a huge really nice but older plasma (or something) TV in our extra room. It's too big and bulky, so we are looking at replacing it. H said that Best Buy was having good sales on their TVs. That was last weekend, so I don't know if it's still going on. I convinced him to wait a while. We don't really use it so it's not a priority purchase... however, my home improvements are DEFINITELY priority.

[Deleted User] · July 2015

@knockonwoods5127 Wow that looks beautiful!! Looks like you made a great choice!

@Lavenderfields13 I love working out in the morning too. Unfortunately I don't have time in the mornings to fit one in so I have to wait until after work. I just like the feeling of getting my day started on a good note and I feel great the rest of the day.

@caseface5 OMG What is jungle juice lol?!?

[Deleted User] · July 2015

@Lavenderfields13 - I wish I was an AM exerciser!! I am a morning person, but I'm just too stiff when I get up for a good work out. I am a midday-early afternoon exerciser.

lavenderfields13 · July 2015

I am not a morning person (not a night owl either so IDK what I am) so it is REALLY hard for me to get up early to work out. Before today I hadn't done an early morning workout on a work day in about 2 years! I was really motivated to get in shape back then so I made myself do it. I kind of feel like it's easier in the morning since I haven't spent the whole day dreading it if that makes sense.

Swazzle · July 2015

@CocoBellaF - I knowwww! I have coffee now so all is right with the world again.

@lavenderfields13 - That absolutely counts. Have you ever had the broccoli and cheese soup from Panera? LIFECHANGING.

knockonwood5127 · July 2015

@Swazzle Now I'm really craving Panera for lunch... Although I always end up getting grilled cheese and tomato soup!

Swazzle · July 2015

@knockonwood5127 - And now I want a grilled cheese and tomato soup. SIGH. My chicken and veggies is just not going to cut it now.

jenna8984 · July 2015

@swazzle omg my favorite thing is shake & bake pork chops. Do you ever try it cooked like that?

@knockonwoods5127 I freaking LOVE those hardwoods instead of typical venue carpet!

@lavenderfields13 great job on working out today!!

@southernpeach89 Wow you've never heard of jungle juice?! It's basically just a mixture of whatever the hell alcohol and fruity juices in a punch boat. But it's generally so sugary and delicious that you don't taste the alcohol and drink way too much and hate your life the next day.

Last night was amazing. Got together with 2 high school friends that I haven't seen in about 2 years. We had a giant lobster/ clam bake (just us no husbands) and we all kept our phones in the house and chatted for hours.

And this morning I'm mad because Dunkins is no longer doing the bacon guac flatbread. No more guac. Fuck you DD.

LizzyTish88 · July 2015

@Southernpeach89 Jungle Juice is when you take juice and alcohol and mix it together. Last night the one we had was fruit punch, cranberry, spiked limeade and vodka.

@Swazzle and @knockonwood5127 I would eat the shit out of Panera right now. I brought my left over mac and cheese from the other night, but I might need something with more grease today lol.

labro · July 2015

@lavenderfields13 What did you make for dinner that was such a fail? I love Pinterest fail stories!

@Swazzle No coffee in the office should be criminal!

@southernpeach89 Eeeeee nursery!!! I think what I'll do next week is come over on Thursday to prep the room and then Friday evening we can paint and then spend Saturday installing the beadboard and doing finishing work!!

@knockonwood5127 Congrats on hopefully finding a venue and nailing down a date!

@caseface5 Hangovers are the worst! Especially on weekdays!

@MsKittyDanger I'm kind of with @Swazzle here. I'm not trying to be nit-picky either....but if you JUST got paid, and the check you cashed shouldn't have been spent yet, how do you now basically have no money in your account except for groceries?

Not a whole lot exciting here. Last night I helped @southernpeach89 finish painting the beadboard and railing. There's one corner bracket piece we're missing so I need to go to Lowe's and buy one. We're getting the mulch for the backyard delivered tomorrow I think so we can FINALLY finish our backyard project and it'll be DONE! I can't wait!!!

lavenderfields13 · July 2015

@Swazzle I've never been in to soup. I honestly don't think I've ever tried it- it's just not appealing to me.

Peaseblossom55 · July 2015

@swazle Yay for liking pork chops I never really liked them ever. But I was never a big meat fan even as a child. I now want Panera as well.

It's rainy, but it means I can probably get away without watering the flower this evening we will see. It's been two weeks now and I'm really hoping today is the day I hear about the results of the genetics test. I am craving crepes for the past week or so now. My friend promised me a lunch date to a near by creperie when I pass my test. Two weeks from today I'll finally be taking the test. I can't wait to get my life back.

My shirt it tight and and my boobs look really big today. I know so random but I feel a bit self conscience about it. Yesterday I was so hot in the office and today I'm freezing. I can't win, luckily I keep a sweater in my closet. I am already thinking about dinner for tonight and no clue what to cook, but Panera perhaps....

cu97tiger · July 2015

@swazzle - I feel you, I'm getting a Coke STAT. If they are out, I will be ragey. Your 'oh my god, you guys' comment totally made me think of this.

@knockonwood5127 - That's exciting about your maybe venue! It's fairly close to me, so if you need an NEY in attendance, I'm your girl

(Yes, I just invited myself to your wedding).

Today is my Friday. Tomorrow DH and I are dropping the dogs off t the vet (boarding) and heading up to Rochester. We'll meet my dad and uncles for a couple drinks, then go to my uncles house to see more family (my mom has 8 brothers and sisters and they will all be in town, plus many of their 25+ kids).

Saturday morning, I'm going to try out one of the CrossFit boxes up there, then it will be time to get ready for the 2pm wedding. They are having something like a TWO HOUR cocktail hour, and dinner starts at 4:30p. Whatever, free booze, free yummy bbq, and family... what more can you ask for?

knockonwood5127 · July 2015

@jenna8984 It actually is carpet, like yellow with red accents/stripes? Much prettier than I'm making it sound. The dance floor is like hardwood, so that might be what you saw in the pictures. Out of all of the places we saw, I definitely liked their carpet the best though - one place it was bright red and another it was like brown with lots of stains. Although, who's looking at the floor?

We're learning so much about how many options for CHAIRS there are. I could not care less about the chairs, although I'm pretty laid back about most things. FI thinks that the covered chairs look silly, and to upgrade to the Chiavari chairs costs $4 per person. Not sure if they're worth it, but I think the dark red chairs with the gold piping look fine and are comfortable!

[Deleted User] · July 2015

Mmmm, grilled cheese and tomato soup!!! I have some whole milk mozzarella slices in the fridge at home. They make the cheesiest grilled cheese sandwiches.

knockonwood5127 · July 2015

Also, I DIDN'T HAVE TIME TO MAKE COFFEE THIS MORNING. I do get to go home at 1, since summer school is a slightly shorter day, but I have to deal with TEENAGERS until then! Definitely meeting a friend at Panera once I'm done, it's decided

lavenderfields13 · July 2015

@labro it was THIS recipe. Just awful, it had no flavor even though I doubled the garlic and kept adding salt and pepper and I used fresh spinach. I wasted a ton of fettuccine! Just deleted it off my Pinterest board.

I had to buy a big tub of ricotta too since there were no small ones that were whole milk ricotta. Now I need to find some other ricotta recipes before it goes bad.

knockonwood5127 · July 2015

@CocoBellaF I love mozzarella. Whenever I buy it, I always end up eating the whole block of cheese before actually using it for anything!

lavenderfields13 · July 2015

@knockonwood5127 No one remembers the chairs so I wouldn't worry about it either! I think it was something like $7 per chair to upgrade at my venue which is insane. I would have like chiavari chairs but I really didn't care that much.

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