HOH for B....xoxo

Bon Soir! How are you? Have you had a busy week? I am enjoying the short week AND can't wait for the weekend.

As all of you know I love Big Brother. I have lots and lots of favorite television shows, but Big Brother is my absolute favorite. I love the people (well most of the people), I love the house, and I love the game most of all. Every week on Big Brother there is a competition for Head of Household (HOH), the winner of this major title gets a basket of fun things from home (since the houseguests have no access to the "outside" world). Just in case I ever get on BB I want to let you know what I envision in my HOH basket.....

Drinks: diet coke, Starbucks double shot drinks, Jamacian Me Happy wine coolers (LOL)
CD: this is a tough one, but I have narrowed it down to three - 1) Films About Ghosts by Counting Crows; 2) The Carpenters Greatest Hits; 3) The Killer's Live from London
Food: ranch squeaky cheese curds, popcorn, Fruit Loops
Misc: Bath & Body shower gel/lotion, hair dye (surprise I am not a natural blond), my purple blanket (it is my favorite & I bring it everywhere...I have no comment about who I got it from b/c we are no longer friends)
Clothes: Old Navy zip ups (b/c the house looks cold) and sunglasses

I am so ready to be a part of the game...especially the social part b/c I need more friends.....just kidding!

SO, for all of you BB fans.....I am still rooting for Hayden to win BB12!

TTYL!

xoxo
B :)

Grocery Shopping w/B....xoxo

Hi! How are you doing? I am fabulous! Can't believe my nieces and my sister start school already tomorrow....where did summer go?! The only good thing about summer moving so fast is we head to FL mid-September - so excited!!!!

On Sunday I decided it would be a great day to go grocery shopping at my favorite Cub Foods location. Here is where I FAIL at grocery shopping:

1) I NEVER remember where things are. I shop at the same location all the time, but always forget where pretzels...so I make multiple laps around a pretty small store.

2) I didn't realize until I was checking out that I had my sunglasses on....really? I looked like a complete dope shopping w/my sunglasses on.

3) Bagging groceries = UGH. I loathe bagging groceries. WI you don't have to bag groceries and I am envious. I am not good at it, I always put the bread at the bottom AND I always pick broken bags......b/c all the handles broke upon moving from the garage to the house...

4) All the things I forgot I remember as I am driving out of the parking lot to my home. I forgot dog food, chicken and potatos...oh and onions...what in the world did I buy?!

SO, I am now making a list of things I need to buy on Friday...instead of a bunch if mini-trips I am going to try to do one...I'll keep you posted ;)

Have a great last day of August!!!!

xoxo

B ;)

Nighttime....xoxo

Hi y'all!!! how are you? Happy Hump Day!!!

As I sit in my favorite yellow chair with my patio door and front door open I am so happy that I do not have my a/c on. There is something so fabulous about the fresh air.

I love nighttime, I love finding the moon and my lucky star.

I love the quietness of my house, my neighborhood and the streets

I love those nights where you get to see the sun come up b/c you have not been to bed

I love nights in front of bonfires

I love nights when the moon is full and is almost as bright as the sun

I love thinking back on the day before going to sleep and remembering how blessed I am

I love that once you go to sleep the possibilities for the next day are endless

Sweet Dreams Friends!!

xoxo

Beck :)

Mix cd.....xoxo

Hi y'all! How are your first few days of August? I don't think my a/c has shut off......hoping for a little break from the humidity asap ;)

The other day I was listening to a mix cd I had made about a year ago (it was a really good cd so I also had to pat myself on the back) at my desk. There were so many songs that reminded me of very specific times, places, events in my life. And being that I am pretty much an open book, I thought I would share some of my favs with you.

Another Night by Real Mccoy - I can remember being 17 and driving around Woodbury in my Maroon Horizon....that was a five person call max and somehow we fit 6 or 7....lol...Or we were headed to the Heartthrob in St. Paul...too funny..

Hooked on a Feeling by Blue Swede - 408 Governor's Hall bottom bunk laughing hysterically b/c AJ knew all the words to the Sounds of the 70's commercial b/c it was on every 5 min during the Newly Wed/Dating Game hour....

Talk Dirty to Me by Poison - 820 Water Street back yard...boone's farm, summer night chilling on the grass playing the If game w/Kell and praying that we didn't have to sleep at our house.... ;)

Ignition by R. Kelly - my mid 20's, going to the Independent, the Lodge, the Drink, etc. rocking out on the way to the bar or the grocery store...it even turned up on an epic mix cd call April Fools....plus around 4am you have clear the lobby...lol...

Omaha by Counting Crows - Summerfest 2003, first time I saw the band live and I left for Omaha for work a few weeks later. It kicked off a huge travel time in my work life.

Mud on the Tires by Brad Paisley - mid to late 20's my ex-friend comes to mind the minute I hear the song. I always want to turn the channel when I hear it, but there are some good memories w/the song...not the friend...lol

I Need You Now by Lady Antebellum - is the theme song to my late 20's

Love Stoy by Taylor Swift - Breezy Point trip w/Angie and Sondra AND also the summer scrapbook retreat, b/c there was pebble throwing, not stones, but pebbles....

I've got a feeling by Black Eyed Peas - Best of the Bestie's, it makes me laugh everytime I hear "mozeltof" b/c that was the only words we knew for a long time.

There are so many more songs....I could go on all day, but you might get bored ;)

TTYL!!!

xoxo

B ;)

If Bobblehead Lance Could Talk.....

Hi All!!! How are you? There is a storm a brewing....and Rubee is hiding while I am trying to be brave....I don't like night storms. I can't see what is going on...and I really don't like lightening, it is so dangerous...anyway....

Today I was sitting in my cube at Job A thinking what if Bobblehead Lance could talk....what would he say about his life in my cube (especially since we have been together since 2001)...hmmmm.....

Lance would say:

Beckie is LOUD!!!! She taps her keyboard, sings, whistles, hums and makes mental notes out loud. But I love her!

What happened to MyFishLance?

What happened to Bobblehead Justin and Bobblehead Joey?

Every day the Starbucks cup gets bigger and I can't see around it

How many times have I moved? This is my new favorite spot b/c I have a window view. I also liked the place that had the dog...

I wish Beckie would make me another ghost costume for Halloween, that is my fav! boo!

Best part is seeing everyone who stops by to say Hi and chat, I would give everyone hugs, but my hands are stuck behind my back.

Bye, Bye, Bye...lol


My cube is actually pretty boring...poor Lance...hopefully the Buddah will bring some fabulous changes ;)

xoxo

Beck

p.s. MyFishLance died in Fall 2005 :(

p.s. Bobblehead Joey and Bobblehead Justin live on a shelf in my house

Tacky Wedding Thank You's....

Happy Sunday Peeps!!!! Are you ready for the last week in July? I am looking forward to another great week ahead and again lots going on...

OK, here is my hot topic - Wedding Thank You notes. I have been to two friends houses in the past month and commented on the cute picture (like an x-mas card picture) of someones wedding and it says 'Thank You'....I asked my friends, "what is this?"

Friend A explains to me that it is a thank you for the wedding gift. SERIOUSLY?! The picture is a great idea (love it!), however, all the "thank you" said was "Thank you for the wedding gift Love Bob & Mary".

Now, I asked Friend A "was there a note include in the envlope?"

Friend A "no"

I asked Friend A "was there a personal note on the back of the picture?"

Friend A "no"

So, what I am learning is Friend A (and Friend B) spent $50 to $75 on a wedding gift, might have had to travel to the wedding, probably bought a shower gift too AND the bride/groom could not make the thank you a personal note?! TACKY!!!!!!

Here is my solution.....the picture idea is great and an inexpensive way to say thank you, BUT buy a sharpie and write a personal note on the back of the picture. It will mean so much more AND your friends will not phase you out ;)

Chat again soon friends!!!!

xoxo

B ;)

Believe

Howdy y'all! How are you doing? Did you have a good day?

Here are my random thoughts about life:

I believe in Karma
I believe in good things happening to good people.
I believe if you liter you'll end up living in a landfill.
I believe if you are shady, you'll get caught and punishment will be two fold.
I believe in doing good things for those in need b/c you never know when you are going to be the person in need.
I believe in being a good friend...and I know that sounds funny coming from me since my friend quota is met, but if you know me well you know I don't let a lot of people into my inner circle, but I will always try to be the best friend....
I believe in second chances...and sometimes third chances....
I believe in my nieces and all the amazing things they will do
I believe in being unique
I believe in dreams
I believe I have been truly blessed w/the best family, friends, dog & jobs
I believe in timing and all things happen for a reason
I believe in signs
I believe that someday I will win the lottery ;)
I believe in listening twice as much as I talk
I believe a song can instanly change your mood
I believe in lots of hugs and kisses
I believe in me

xoxo

B ;)

Basilica, Bachelorette and you guessed Big Brother....

Bon Soir!!! How are you? I am so excited for the week ahead...lots of fun plans in the works...and Big Brother is in full swing ;)

SO, I have been wanting to blog since last week, but I have no idea where the days went....this is going to be the my random thoughts...are you ready?!

Last weekend my good friend and I went to Basilica Block Party in Mpls to see Guster and BNL. This is my third year going to Basilica and hands down the best time yet! FINALLY you could hear the bands at the main stage standing pretty much anywhere. It was fabulous AND Guster was amazing! Singing lots of oldies (Come on Down and Say Hell0, Careful, Red Oyster Cult....) and some brand new stuff that was GREAT AND hands down my fav Demons... BNL was different since Steven Page is no longer w/the band, but it was good to hear them live. Anyway...I will totally go back to Basilica which I never thought I would say ;)

I am NEVER writing another blog about an m.o.u.s.e and if you want to hear the tramatic story that might still put me into therapy I will tell you in person...

Big Brother is my most guilty pleasure and I am glad to admit to it. I DVR Big Brother After Dark, I read my favorite BB blog (google bbdish) daily AND thanks to my friend S check out the live feeds randomly. It always takes a good 10 days to like/dislike the new summer cast, but I think this year is gonig to be good....minus the "Homance"....

AND who is ready for the final three on Bachelorette!!!! I can't wait to see the overnight dates. The Bachelorette girls and I are having breakfast for dinner tomorrow night in honor of the overnight dates....good times :)

Hope you all had a fabulous weekend!!!!!

xoxo - B ;)

p.s. I am reading Breaking Dawn...so far I am annoyed....I'll let you know when I finish :)

M.O.U.S.E.

Hello!!!! How are you? Did you have a good 4th? I had a fabulous 4th of July and will post pics on fb soon.

Today I had the most fabulous day, I was able to spend some time w/my nieces and sister at a park. We had a little picnic and some icecream. SO much fun!!! Then it was Bachelorette night, which is my favorite night of the week. We even skyped with one Bestie to catch up - which was AWESOME. It was like she was with us.

But, the funniest part of today was two of my friends checking to see if there was a m.o.u.s.e under my sink...in a trap....that was set by Orkin.

Let me start at the beginning.....last week I opened a random drawer in my kitchen - dubbed the candy drawer - to find a 1/2 eaten candy bar....YUK! However, there is no evidence of the candy bar eater anywhere else. SO, I call Orkin. BTW, did I mention my biggest fear is rodents. Orkin comes to my home, says I do not have a major problem maybe one or two (phew! I still think just one). Sets traps in random places that I cannot see, puts steal wool or something in holes outside my house and a hole in the garage.....

Through this whole ordeal I have been super calm...I have not screamed, cried or freaked out...I do start to panic a little, but not bad at all.

Today I ask my brave and fabulous friend Angie to get a bag for me out of the closet (where I know a trap is), nothing in the trap AND Ang confirms the trap is not hidden very well....yikes...but there is more...I ask my bff if she could get a cleaner out from under the sink, another trap spot...but this trap has been used according to Angie and Teresa ("looks like a pillow" might be my favorite new phrase). The m.o.u.s.e has been caught...phew.

No one has checked the "candy drawer", that will be for the Orkin lady to check tomorrow ;)

Anyway...that is going to be the last time I EVER blog about a m.o.u.s.e unless it is Micky Mouse!

Hope y'all had a fabulous long weekend - chat more soon!!!

xoxo

B :)

General Hospital

Hi Peeps! How are you? Happy 4th of July weekend!!! Do you have fun plans? My sister is having a bbq tomorrow, which is aways the best time. I am really looking forward to it, and fingers crossed the weather is perfect :)

SO, today I have been catching up on General Hospital....hands down my favorite soap and does top my list of 10 favorite tv shows. For those of you who watch, here is my two cents:

1) I love Sonny Corinthos, always and cannot WAIT for Brenda's return this summer.
2) Really like Dante, really dislike Lulu. I use to love Lulu, but she needs a hobby and is such a know-it-all.
3) James Franco was/is the BEST addition to the show, he is creepy and scray and brilliant.
4) Patrick and Robin love when they get along, but not happy about that dumb new doctor that was hired to flirt w/Patrick. I like Scott Reeves, but he needs a better story line and would make a good love interst for Lulu b/c he is a know-it-all too.
5) Matt and Maxi need to be a couple, as much as I like Spinelli, he is a better fit for Jason and Sam.
6) Dislike the Michael and Morgan re-casts.
7) Dislike Elizabeth and Nicholas and Jax
8) LOVE Lucky....but he needs to shave, like 2 months ago....
9) Kristina is a great character and so is Molly, hopefully they will not get re-cast.
10) Love the Quartermaines..including Jason Morgan and hope they all get a better storyline.

GH needs a big wedding or a big bombing or something exciting this summer....besides the return of Brenda, which is going to be AMAZING!!!!

TTYL - I am hoping to blog all week....promise ;)

xoxo
B :)

Hugs & Kisses

Hi Friends!! Did you have a good weekend?

Mine was super busy, but super duper fun too. I got to spend time with a bunch of my most favorite people and catch up with good friends.

This is my first blog on this new cool site. I plan on blogging a lot so be prepared. In starting this new blog I thought I would give you a handful of FYI's about me.

1) I am random and you'll see that in my blogs. I like to share my most random thoughts.....it could be about a song, a frenemy or my patio and everything in the middle.

2) I sign everything with xoxo b/c I love hugs and kisses and it makes me happy to send you hugs and kisses.

3) I love my family, my friends and Rubee (my pup) and you'll start to hear all about them.

4) I love things that bring good luck (pennies, clovers, stars, etc.), even though I am not a lucky person (if I was a lucky person I would win a lot more often on lottery tickets!), I know I have been very blessed and am very thankful for the people and experiences in my life.

5) I believe in Karma.

SO, I am super excited to start the blogging adventure AND we'll chat again tomorrow!

xoxo

B :)