The perfect Saturday!

When you wake up to sunshine and warm weather you can't help but think of how to spend this beautiful day. I got up at 9:00 to 5 phone calls from my best friend. She had the same feeling I did, we decided to go for a walk then spend the morning shopping. I know it is a beautiful day, but I am a girl after all, shopping is a big part of the weekend criteria. We wanted to go for a walk but instead we went to the park and acted like little kids. We played on the playground and then got on the swings for a little while. After our park excursion we went to the mall and spent twenty minutes shopping. Just because I am a girl does not mean I need to spend five hours at the mall. After the mall we decided to have a nice leisurely lunch. We went to Houlihan's and were able to sit on there outside patio. We got to soak in the sun and enjoyed the beautiful weather. I had the greatest lunch, for those of who that have never been to Houlihan's there is an appetizer called 'shrooms that are to die for. It is a large mushroom cap filled with garlic cream cheese, then dipped in panko bread crumbs and fried golden brown. It is not the most heart healthy food in the world but it is truly delicious. Take some time out of your day and enjoy the beautiful weather. Tomorrow it is supposed to be cold and rainy. Today is the day to get out and enjoy the warm sunshine. Happy Saturday!!!!

What are friends for?

What do you do when one of your friends are sick? Soup! That is usually the first thought that comes into people’s minds. It is the perfect remedy for the cold or flu. Something hot and soothing is what most sick people want. It usually brings back the comfort of having your mom take care of you. Chicken noodle soup is one of life’s greatest comfort foods. It is up there with meatloaf and mashed potatoes. There are certain things that remind you of being in the comfort of your childhood bed and having your mom take care of you. For me it was toast and tea, my beautiful and compassionate mom always used to tuck me into bed with a hot cup of tea and two pieces of toast in order to give me something to eat that would settle my stomach. She would always be by my side in order to make sure nothing bad would happen. If I were going to throw up she was always there to hold my hair, and when I cried afterward she would sleep in my room. I know I might sound like a baby but I think we take for granted how nice it is to have your mom by your side. Once you get older you start to depend on your friends. I just found out one of my friends might need a shoulder to lean on and I would love to be there as her pretend mom. Sometimes there are certain things that you don’t want your mom for. In certain circumstances it is easier to talk to your friends. I think all of you who may not have a mom around you know what I am saying. I did not mean to bring anyone down, but it is always nice to know that your friends will always be there for you!

Being sick stinks!

Do you ever wake up and feel like you have been hit by a bus! That is how I feel today, I have a cold/flu. :O( It is the worst feeling the world. Nose is running everywhere, can't stop sneezing, my eyes won't stay open because of all the coughing and sneezing, and my ears are clogged. It just full out sux!! Dayquil has not kicked in yet, so I am sitting here and praying for it to start working. Once it does hopefully I will feel better. For me the worst part about being sick is I can't taste anything. I love food and eating, but when I get sick I can't taste anything and I am to tired to make anything. It is just a no win situation. For all of you sick people out there I truly feel your pain! My friend sent me a message and it is the perfect description of the cold or flu.

" I will keep you in bed all day, I will make you scream, I might make you cry, I will drive you crazy but you can't get me to stop. Sincerely the flu!"