This morning I saw someone make a very rude comment about a photo of a girl. I am friends with this girl only because we went to high school together, I do not know her very well at all. It still made me sad to see someone be so rude to her.
It seems as though many people have no regard for what they put on social networks, such as Facebook and Twitter. The comment I saw seemed to come out of nowhere. Many times I see people arguing about specific status updates or photos.
I have been on Facebook since college. I was a big fan when I lived in Wisconsin by myself. It gave me a chance to catch up with family and friends. Now I mostly use it to combat boredom. I think there are many people who use it for wonderful reasons, such as sharing photos with friends and family. Unfortunately, a few people ruin everyone else's experience. I can deal with those that want to give a play by play of their lives. It's very easy to hide them from my feed. I have a lot more trouble tolerating the completely malicious people.
Has anyone had a bad Facebook experience?
Friday, January 25, 2013
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Chocolate Rules My Life
The irony of this post is that I'm not a huge fan of the food chocolate. Some, okay most, people may think I'm crazy. I have never been a fan. As a kid I would gladly trade my chocolate Halloween candy for starburst or Jolly Ranchers. The only exception is chocolate with peanut butter. I think is only due to my great love for peanut butter.
The chocolate that rules my life comes in the form of two chocolate Labrador Retrievers. I have mentioned them before and I'm sure I will mention them many times in the future. Angel is our oldest, she was my present to my husband for Christmas in 2011. We got Reagan last year around the Fourth of July.
Angel is a big baby, even at a year old. She gets excited very easily. She loves going to the park for walks and watching for squirrels. She does not like to be disturbed in her sleep and is very stubborn. She learns new things very quickly and does very well recognizing voice commands such as "heel."
Reagan was a little fuzz ball as a baby. She is sweet and easy going. She loves meeting people and sleeping. She also loves swimming and water in general. She lets Angel push her around a little, but also knows how to let her know when enough is enough.
I love them both so much. It's so funny how different their personalities are. My husband occasionally talks about adopting another dog. I think for right now two chocolates are perfect for us!
The chocolate that rules my life comes in the form of two chocolate Labrador Retrievers. I have mentioned them before and I'm sure I will mention them many times in the future. Angel is our oldest, she was my present to my husband for Christmas in 2011. We got Reagan last year around the Fourth of July.
Angel is a big baby, even at a year old. She gets excited very easily. She loves going to the park for walks and watching for squirrels. She does not like to be disturbed in her sleep and is very stubborn. She learns new things very quickly and does very well recognizing voice commands such as "heel."
Reagan was a little fuzz ball as a baby. She is sweet and easy going. She loves meeting people and sleeping. She also loves swimming and water in general. She lets Angel push her around a little, but also knows how to let her know when enough is enough.
Reagan and Angel at Halloween.
Monday, January 21, 2013
Packing up
I'm off work today. I had great plans to get a lot done. Mostly I've been pretty lazy. I've packed a little and worked with Reagan on "standing stay" for her training class tonight. I'm eventually hoping to get her certified to be a therapy dog. She's doing pretty good. I'm only worried about "leave it" and heeling in a crowd.
About packing, we're moving at he end of the month. I hate moving.
The only good part is getting rid of everything you don't really need. I've already made a trip to Plato's Closet to sell clothes. I also have Goodwill pile going and I've thrown out some stuff too.
Does everyone else get rid of a lot of things when they move?
About packing, we're moving at he end of the month. I hate moving.
The only good part is getting rid of everything you don't really need. I've already made a trip to Plato's Closet to sell clothes. I also have Goodwill pile going and I've thrown out some stuff too.
Does everyone else get rid of a lot of things when they move?
Saturday, January 19, 2013
Are you getting enough water?
I go through phases with water. There are times when I probably drink 12 cups of water a day. There are also times where I might get 2. Here are a couple steps I take to get at least 8 cups a day.
1. I order water at restaurants even if I get something else to drink as well. I usually get a diet soda at restaurants. I know it's still pretty bad and I'm trying to kick that habit! However, I try to drink at least a glass of water which is about 2 cups depending on the glass.
2. I carry around a cold cup from Starbucks around all the time. It keeps the water nice and cold. I have the venti size that holds 24 ounces.
1. I order water at restaurants even if I get something else to drink as well. I usually get a diet soda at restaurants. I know it's still pretty bad and I'm trying to kick that habit! However, I try to drink at least a glass of water which is about 2 cups depending on the glass.
2. I carry around a cold cup from Starbucks around all the time. It keeps the water nice and cold. I have the venti size that holds 24 ounces.
Grainy photobooth photo of my cup.
3. We have a filter in our fridge so I can easily get a filtered drink. I also have a Brita pitcher as a back up.
I've also tried a Bobble bottle before. The Bobble filters the water as you drink it. The old mini-fridge at my work used to freeze it so I wasn't a big fan. My sister loves hers though, she uses it every day at work.
How do you get enough water in every day? Or do you struggle with getting enough?
Friday, January 18, 2013
Dog Cake Topper
I wanted to make another post about our wedding reception.
I ordered my cake from a wonderful bakery in Toledo, Wixey's. Well, actually this was one of the items my mom offered to get for our reception. I wanted something fairly simple. I wasn't sure what I put on the top. After spending hours on Etsy looking at cake toppers I found a shop that make cake toppers modeled after a pictures of pets.
Since my sister is an artist I asked her to sculpt a cake topper modeled after our chocolate labs, Angel and Reagan. She did a wonderful job!
She doesn't make these on a regular basis but she does have an Etsy page here with other items she makes and sells.
I ordered my cake from a wonderful bakery in Toledo, Wixey's. Well, actually this was one of the items my mom offered to get for our reception. I wanted something fairly simple. I wasn't sure what I put on the top. After spending hours on Etsy looking at cake toppers I found a shop that make cake toppers modeled after a pictures of pets.
Since my sister is an artist I asked her to sculpt a cake topper modeled after our chocolate labs, Angel and Reagan. She did a wonderful job!
One of the many pictures she used for reference.
Extra Money
I think everyone can use a little extra money with this economy. One of the ways I earn a little extra money is by being a "secret shopper." Most of the secret shops are at electronic stores, automotive shops, and restaurants. Some of the shops even include reimbursement for products or services. For example, some automotive shops include reimbursement for an oil change or tire rotation.
There are several companies that hire secret shoppers. I work through Bestmark. I like this company because I am able to log on and pick and choose shops at any time. I have gone a while in between shops before and they've never dropped me. I get an email with available shops about once a week. I think you can change your personal settings so you do not even get emails that often.
I'm writing about this because I think it's a great opportunity to earn a little money. I had heard about secret shopping before but never knew of a legit company that would hire shoppers. Hopefully someone reading this can also earn a little extra money too :) Click here to follow a link to the Bestmark application.
There are several companies that hire secret shoppers. I work through Bestmark. I like this company because I am able to log on and pick and choose shops at any time. I have gone a while in between shops before and they've never dropped me. I get an email with available shops about once a week. I think you can change your personal settings so you do not even get emails that often.
I'm writing about this because I think it's a great opportunity to earn a little money. I had heard about secret shopping before but never knew of a legit company that would hire shoppers. Hopefully someone reading this can also earn a little extra money too :) Click here to follow a link to the Bestmark application.
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Quinoa salad
I had one of my favorite lunches today: quinoa salad. I cook about a cup of quinoa (today it was red quinoa from trader joes). I add romaine lettuce, carrots, and reduced fat feta cheese. I will also add raspberries or strawberries if I have them but they are so out of season right now that I did not. I top it all off with vinaigrette dressing. Today I used Annie's. I didn't get a picture till I was almost done. Mostly because I was too busy enjoying it.
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