I need a break!

I am so happy it is Saturday. I got a little work done around the house, caught up on some of my TIVO, and took a nap. I am scheduled to work a party tonight. Unfortunately I am not bartending, just serving. Oh well - I need the extra money. It is just so nice to relax on the weekends. My brain doesn't have to work hard! It needs a break. I have to give my students the TCAP (standardized tests) this coming week. I am really not looking forward to it at all. It is so not appropriate for them, but the state requires it. I am a little scared that they will be bubbling in all of the circles. I tried explaining to them that they need to only mark one answer - the best answer. We did a practice test on Friday and they wouldn't mark any at all. They would try to ask me if a certain answer is right. They don't understand I can't tell them the answers. It was so frustrating!

I am so proud...

I made my 2nd dinner tonight that I didn't ruin! Yay! I am so excited! It was just salmon and vegetables , but it was cooked perfectly. Now I need to find more recipes that I would want to make that are somewhat healthy! Now if you asked me to bake a cake right now, I would say forget it! I can do simple recipes right now. And I am sure you are thinking why can't you read and follow a recipe no matter what it is... well, somehow I always manage to mess up when cooking. =(

another giveaway to check out...

Sweet Tea Diaries is hosting another birthday giveaway and it is a good one - Lovely stationary from Preppy Paper Girl. I have ordered stationary from her and it is reasonable and turned out so good! It really is adorable!

dinner time...

I am so proud of myself! I made dinner for my husband that turned out wonderful! It is the first meal that I have made him that I have not messed up. Grilled Veal chops with a dijon caper sauce (low fat) with grilled asparagus! It was yummy!

consolation prize!

Sweet Tea Diaries had a birthday giveaway for her 25th birthday. I didn't win her main giveaway, but I did win her consolation prize! Look what I won -


6 0z. philosophy vanilla birthday cake 3 in 1 gel

1 burt's bees super shiny lip gloss

yankee candle vanilla cupcake tartlet

pink terrycloth eye mask, mirror in pink case, bbw body spray and lotion

and it will all come in this handy bbw cosmetic case with 2 compartments!

I am so excited! That totally made my day!



Believe it or not I have really done a lot today (which is surprising because you on the weekends I lay around and have me-time!) - I went to the grocery store to pick out all the ingredients for the dinner I am making my husband tonight. Yes - I am making dinner! Kinda scary! I am making veal steaks with a caper sauce. I got the recipe from Southern Living's Light and Easy comfort foods. I have already messed up because I couldn't find a boneless steak. oh well - he can eat around it! I will have to tell you how it turns out!



I also got a little workout in, washed my car, and pulled some weeds from my flower bed. I still have to scrub my bathroom and try to straighten out my bedroom and craft closet. I hate to be inside working because it is such a beautiful day here in Memphis. But my bedroom needs some help!

long weekend...

I am so excited because of the long weekend! I plan on having some adult beverages here at the house and hanging out with the hubby. I can't wait to sleep in tomorrow! I plan on cleaning up the bedroom, reading my book, and cuddling with my dogs. I do have a lot of cleaning though. yuck! I hate to clean, but I can't stand looking at the mess in my room.I wish someone could just come and organize my room and my craft closet. It is a disaster!

Check this out....

Sweet Tea Diaries is celebrating her 25th birthday with giveaways! This giveaway is fabulous! Check her out and wish her a happy 25th birthday!