Musings & Monday

First, I must warn you, if it is at all any warmer in your neck of the woods (seriously, wherever you are) today than it should be, please, don't blame global warming--blame The Shabby Princess. I am burnt to a crisp (and yes, A, I did heed your warning and used sunblock!!), and am fairly certain that a) my legs glow in the dark, b) I am radiating heat, c) I look like I've actually been in nuclear fall-out and not Texas sun. So, there you have it--I am actually the cause of global warming. My apologies to the polar bears.

1. I need to hit the gym more often. Seriously. I want to start the next "school year" looking as good as I did when I was a first year (tall order, I'm aware).
2. I need to stop biting/picking at my nails! Yuck. (although, this does save money on manicures as I couldn't bring myself to have anyone paint this nonsense)
3. It's almost July. When did that happen?
4. Next week, we're heading back home to clean out my mom's house. I wasn't really worried until today. I'm not sure I can handle it. Wish me luck!
5. American will stop flying into my hometown airport very soon. This is no bueno for several reasons a) jobs lost, b) it will be much harder to go home (this means, flying to L.A or S.F. and driving 4+ hours.... in a rental car), c) it will be that much harder to get family to visit us--because they'll have to drive 4+ hours to the airport. Are you freaking serious, American? I mean really!
6. Hanna Butt doesn't seem to have lost any weight, even with a weekend at daycare and her new meds.... Come on girl, we'll drop the chunky together (too bad it's too hot for walks! Stupid ozone warning)
7. Butch Butt on the other hand, will not eat. My animals are so weird.
8. A lizard was on my car Friday morning and I nearly died. I hate lizards/snakes/all those creepy things. Ick!
9. Seriously, this Friday is July 4th. Seriously. I'm not joking.
10. I'm totally bright red right now, and it's wildly attractive. Next up: peeling! (gag me). I'm debating suing the sunscreen company....Kidding, I wouldn't....However, I would leave them some nasty messages...But...I won't.... Because I'm lazy. (S, I'm so sorry we're so crispy! We'll do better next time)
11. I e-mailed this lady about riding lessons last week, and haven't heard back. I'm annoyed. Partly because the novelty is now wearing off because I've realized that a) riding lessons are expensive, b) I don't think I have any boots that still fit, c) when will I have the time?, d) money. Seriously. But, in the event that she does reply, I'll suck it up, spend the money and get my booty back in the saddle. Literally. If only for a little while, since the husband said it's horses or kickboxing. Not both. And I don't really know how I can do that!
12. I'm really excited for our backyard BBQ this weekend!! Any excuse I have to play with kiddos in the pool and eat good ol' California BBQ, I am down. Which also means, running this week--and a lot of it.
13. I'm now, actually quite fond of Galveston. It's no Avila, Pismo or, dare I say, Poipu, but, I'll take what I can get. Until of course, we have the $$ to head to Sanibel or St. John....Until then, Galveston it is!
14. Did I mention I baked last night? I think we may have solved the "why I can't lose weight" mystery. I know, shocking. Why can't I love to cook granola and boring ol' salads? Right, because it's boring and no one gets excited about salads on Monday morning. They do however, respond to brownies.
15. Yay for 4 day work weeks!

I suppose that's all for now... Did everyone else have a good weekend?

Now, if you'll excuse me, I have to nom, nom, nom on some brownies...and Diet Coke...That makes it OK, right? Right....