So, I need to update. How do you get back into blogging? I used to post everyday or so in high school & college, but now I’m lucky if I get in 5 posts a year.

Anyway, here’s what’s been happening this year (nothing super amazing):

• I started allergy shots — would rather get stuck 100 times and be done than buying medicine for the rest of my life.
• We got a new 55″ LCD TV (upgrade from a 32″) and TV stand and it’s awesome.
• I got my ears pierced for my wedding and can finally wear dangly earrings. I know I’m like the last person in the world to do this
• I went on a Craigslist spree and got a bookcase, headboard for the guest bedroom, bedroom set for the master bedroom, and 2 console tables.
• Mike’s brother got married.
• We got a new kitchen faucet.
• I joined MyFitnessPal in an attempt to be healthier. If you’re a member, feel free to add me!

That’s about it for now. Time to finish laundry/cleaning and playing The Sims 3!

Happy New Year to my 2 readers! Somehow I didn’t manage to update since July, but hey, 2010 was especially busy. I also just realized that on August 6, 2011, this site will be 10 years old. Crazy. And like clockwork … my Christmas gifts this year (technically last year ):

Grandpa and Mary:
- Space Bags
- bamboo hook rack
- shower rings
- Bed, Bath & Beyond gift card
- stocking: bookmark, post-it notes, lotion, coffee, Ghirardelli chocolate, peppermint bark, pancake mix

Aunt Ann and Ed:
- magazine rack
- waffle maker
- remote control caddy

Uncle Chris and Mary:
- berry colander
- newegg.com gift card

Grandma and Bob:
- money

Dad:
- Bed, Bath & Beyond gift card

Ross:
- Bad Cat calendar (wall & 365-day versions)

Mike:
- Yule Log Fireplace Blu-ray
- Avatar Blu-ray
- wall clock
- Audio-Technica USB turntable

Mike’s mom and Paul:
- Tommy Bahama perfume/lotion set
- Pyrex containers

Amanda:
- Nordstrom gift card

Nikki:
- Bubbly shampoo/body wash/bubble bath

Mike’s dad and Susan:
- “Mr. and Mrs.” photo mat
- star earrings and necklace
- scarf

Like I do every year, a what-I-got post for the archives:

Aunt Ann and Ed:
- Pottery Barn beach towels, candle, candle holder, decorative matches, and basket

Dad:
- Bed Bath & Beyond gift card

Grandpa and Mary:
- wedding/house money

Ross:
- stuffed Uglydoll

Mike:
- Ponyo Blu-ray
- Rent: Filmed Live on Broadway Blu-ray
- Victoria’s Secret gift card

Mike and I have finally chosen paint colors! Here’s the palette:

In order from top to bottom, left to right:

• Belle Grove Aloe Green (to replace the dark green)
• New Day (for the master bedroom)
• Moonbeam (for the master bathroom and my office)
• Serenity (for Mike’s office)
• Warm Fog (for the first floor room)

Not sure when it’ll all happen yet, but definitely soon.

Now that moving into my first real house will happen in June (!), it’s hard not to think about decorating and all the organization that can happen. So I’ll probably be posting a lot of pictures/links that I come across and find cool. Like this one:

Fish scale tiles. I mean, how can you not like that?

So I’ve been getting calls multiple times a day for almost a week from the same number: 610-266-9088. They never leave a message and a quick Google search reveals them to be what I call “phone spam.” Just ’cause I’m curious, below is a list of how many times a day they’ve called — hopefully over time they’ll realize I won’t answer and give up:

• March 9th: 2 times
• March 10th: 3 times
• March 11th: 3 times
• March 12th: 4 times
• March 13th: 3 times
• March 14th: none!
• March 15th: 5 times
• March 16th: 7 times
• March 17th: 2 times
• March 18th: none!
• March 19th: 1 time
• March 20th: 1 time
• March 21st: none!
• March 22nd: none!

Have they given up?

I’ll edit this post each day as needed. By the way, I know about this page — no need to post it

I know I don’t make many domestic-type posts, but I got Casabella’s Water Stop All-Purpose Gloves with my Amazon.com gift card a couple days ago, and they’re freakin’ awesome. Now I can wash dishes without taking off my rings, worrying about the water temperature, or dealing with dry skin! There’s also texturing on the fingers so soapy dishes stay where they’re supposed to. Granted, I’ve never owned dish gloves before, but I have a feeling these will be staying for a while.