I love my cat....I really do...but OMG WHYYYY does she shed so much??
I have tried several techniques to help control it [[i.e. 5 different brushes...a bath (Chloe wasn't having that), lint rollers (which I discovered today that my co-worker tried that as well)] but I think I finally found the perfect brush! SHEDZILLA! (I love the name lol).
I only paid 10 bucks for it, I think it costs a lot more in some stores.
I'm pretty sure my cat dropped a pound or 2 when I was done. Though she doesn't ever tolerate being brushed for long.
Hopefully I can get through the summer without drowning in fur :o)
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look at all of that fur that will end up on me...
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5 Minutes...
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ewww!!
I'm sure this post makes me seem like a crazy cat lady...but I can't believe how much fur came out! *lol*
{1} What is the best or worst pick up line you have ever been given?
Oh dear.Well, this really isn’t a pick up line, but it is sort of a funny story. There was this one guy who was the "cute-silent type."Ya know…he gave off that “mysterious vibe. “*lol* Well my roommates and I frequented his fraternities’ parties and I never had a conversation with him in my life.One Sunday afternoon I got on facebook and had a message...and it was a message from that guy! It said something along the lines of:
“Hey, you seem like a really cool girl.We should hang out sometime, maybe watch a movie? Hit me up (provided cell number). “
I didn’t respond to that message right away because I thought it was kind of weird.
Anywho…my roommates and I all ventured out to the living room and recapped our night.One of the girls came out of her room and was like “OH MY GOD, GUESS WHO MESSAGED ME??”She read the message that I got...word for word!!She sort of started freaking out and was saying “oh my God, should I call? How long should I wait?”I had to burst her bubble.Later, we discovered another one of our other sorority sisters got a message from that guy too.
Seriously? Did this guy miss the memo that we are all in the same sorority?So we all decided to respond at the exact same time with the exact same message.I think he realized he was caught!
{2} What is your most and least favorite day of the week?
Sundays are my least, Especially the evenings.They are just so depressing. I think they will be better when my boyfriend and I live together (at least in the same city), but right now they are just boring and sad. I like Thursdays the most (especially the ones that I get paid!)
{3} How many hours of sleep do you require each night?
I like to get 8.I can function on 5 or 6 but I really try to get in 8 hours.
{4} Is there a song that takes you back in time? What song is it & what's the memory attached?
Backstreet Boys (We’ve Got it Goin’ On)
I used to have the BIGGEST CRUSH on Brian Littrel.I didn’t get into Nick Carter until the “I Want It That Way” video (Oh yeah--- TRL baby!!) I rushed home to watch that show every day.I’m so glad I was a part of the boy band era.TEAM BACKSTREET BOYS! N’sync was overrated, in my opinion *lol*
How funny are Nick’s facial expressions in this video? He got it together eventually.I used to not like Kevin (I thought he was soooo old *lol*) but now? H-O-T!! :o) This song really brings my back to my care free summers when I was middle school age. I didn't have any worries...I would just listen to my CD's, hang out with friends, read teeny-bopper magazines, and was very care free.
{5} What is your biggest guilty pleasure?
Reality TV…My faves:
Bridezilla’s
Real Housewives on Bravo (but not Miami or DC)
Flipping Out (Bravo) His maid makes me laugh! Love her!
The Bachelor
America’s Next Top Model
Maury (I know it’s not reality…but it make sick days from work AWESOME!!!)
Jersey Shore
I also miss Rock of Love, Daisy of Love, and Flavor of Love.
Another guilty pleasure... Selena Gomez songs.Not ashamed.
The other day when I came home from work I snapped this pic...
Well today...he was back! I came home from a lovely day of shopping...I had a very unpleasant encounter with the gorilla bee!
"What is a gorilla bee?" You might ask.
Well basically, it's a bumblebee on steroids! This one has obviously made himself at home on the stairway to my apartment.
I was talking to my friend Lauren on the phone during this 2nd encounter. As I was approaching the stairway I hear this deep "bzzzzzzzz...." It sounded like a B-52 or a lawnmower.
My first plan off attack was to try to spray him with windshield de-icer from my car. The sprayer was broke!
FAIL.
So I waited.
Finally he flew away and I ran up the stairs to the safety of my apartment. *phew.*
I checked wikipedia and decided that the correct term for this beast is a "carpenter bee." There is a little spot forming on the stairs as if he's trying make a nest. Cool.
I'm sure this isn't the last I'll see of the gorilla bee.
My car has given me so many problems lately! Recently...my roters needed replaced (among other scheduled maintenance). I expected to sit in the waiting room for 2 hours until it was done, but they actually loaned me a Prius. I absolutely LOVED this car and I had so much fun driving it! It was super quiet, you couldn't even tell if it was on. I also loved that it gets approximately 50 mpg. I considered driving far, far away and not turning back. I didn't want to go back for my car (or pay the bill!).
Unfortunately, I really need to make my car last a while longer, but I might look into a hybrid down the road.
Oh hi...here I am in my new Prius lol
Oh well...back to driving my boring old car. (womp womp womp...) but at least I have working brakes!
Not sure what to say today, all I know is it's a hot one in Ohio, and I saw so many people with their windows down! Unless your A/C is broken, why put yourself through that misery!? *lol* {I am very pro A/C.}
FUN FACT: Driving with the windows down can actually waste your gas! Having them down at faster speeds can increase the drag and make your car work harder and burn gas faster. Read more about it here .
The choice is yours...either way, stay cool out there!
I am definitely in the mood for a new workout wardrobe. I know many people are fine with just working out in an old t-shirt and shorts, but in my opinion, if you love your work out clothes you are more motivated to hit the gym. My favorite store to shop for work out clothes is Dick's Sporting Goods.
(Beware of what you type in the search bar...seriously!!)
So here is my current wish list:
I'm not a fan of wearing shorts to the gym...but how cute are these!? (I love animal print!)
Soffe Women's Printed Team Shorty Shorts
I love this color and it seems sooo comfy and breathable! I prefer this kind of tank over racerback.
Reebok Women's Core Sleeveless Tee
I don't do shorts at the gym....but I like capris! All of my workout pants are long...so I NEED these!
Nike Women's Dri-FIT Be Strong Cotton Capri
I already have one like this in grey and it's my favorite work out shirt! It's also a decent price for this brand!
So toward the end of April I started a "garden" on my back patio. I tried this last year, but I think I started it a little too late. The radishes didn't grow. I had some success with the tomatoes and the spinach (in AUGUST!!). This year I decided to start a little earlier so that I hopefully have tomatoes before the end of summer!
I also want to plant some herbs like cilantro and basil.
Ideally, I want to be able to walk outside and just take what I need and then make it. I'm not sure if that's possible with apartment living, but one can dream, right?
Here is my "garden" as of today"
<-----This side is my grape tomatoes. I'm not sure what the thing next
to my label is...That should be a surprise I guess!
----->This side is spinach and green onion. I'm not too optimistic about the onions (sad face).
So there you have it. The spinach should be ready by next week. The onions, within the next two weeks (doubt it) and the tomatoes should start to come out by the end of the month.
I think it's pretty good for having limited sunlight. Someday, I want a real garden!
I'm pretty sure I have bloggers block! I see all of these cute/awesome blogs and I think I'm finally understanding it all. I don't think my blog is quite cool enough to "link up" with people yet...but I might just go for it one of these days.
Yesterday's blog was pretty sad...I almost felt sorry for myself! *lol* I did forget to mention that I took a vacation day from work (which was much needed after 2 years of grad school!) I went to see the movie Bridesmaids with my co-worker Amy, who also took a vacation day. She is also in grad school and has one more year to go. I felt so refreshed and motivated at work today. That extra day off was just what the doctor ordered. Anyways...I digress... The movie was HILARIOUS. I love movies with stupid humor where you don't have to concentrate.
Well, tonight I was thinking that I wanted to compile a summer wish list of a few things I want to do/try/etc...so here they are:
Drink a skinnygirl margarita
I adore Bethenny and I REALLLY want to try this stuff!
Visit friends who moved away
I already have plans to visit some of the girls who have moved to NC and I'm so excited! being in school has made me so anti-social...I am really excited that I can finally join the fun!
Go on a trip with the boyfriend
We toss the idea around all the time, but he and I are horrible at making definite plans. I am way to detail oriented (which I am certain drives him crazy...but he loves it!) We tossed around different ideas, so I am hoping we can do something! (We both need a real vacation!!!) I even got a passport just in case. I hate my picture on it...it looks like a mugshot!
Get a new summer work wardrobe
My job adopted a "no jeans or flip flop" policy last summer...so I need new summer work clothes! I'm really into dresses from Target...but I don't always feel comfortable doing the whole community based social work in a dress. If anything...I could use a few new shirts and MAYBE some work appropriate sandals.
Get a new pair of "going out" shoes
It's been a while..and sometimes a girl just needs a new pair of cute shoes. Even though I don't go out that often anymore...I still want a new pair. I want some shoes that make me 6'1!! *HAHA*
Save more/spend less
Is this an oxymoron because of my last 2 wishes? Nahhh...I should just lay off the 4.00 coffees. (They are so addicting though!!)
Have more "phone dates"
Thank goodness for facebook these past 2 years. It's time to get back to having more actual, live conversations with my girl friends!!
"Extreme coupon"
I just want to try it....even if I just get 10 body washes for a dollar or something...nothing too crazy! I just want to see if I can do it!
Lift Heavier
I'm more of a weights girl in the gym. I really do not like cardio at all. I hope that I can move up in weight in all areas by the end of this summer.
There are lots of other things I'd like to do! I am hoping that "life after grad school" gets a little more exciting!
