Life According to Steph: Star Wars

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Wednesday, May 4, 2016

Shit MFD Said Vol 29

Fiddling with the Roku
Me: Press Start here.

MFD: Do I press begin now?

Me: That's what I said.

MFD: No, you said start here.

Me: Same thing!

MFD: No.

Always looking for dollar bills in our house

Me: I actually have a lot of ones right now.

MFD: What, did you go to a strip club?

Me: What? I...no.

On a chilly spring day

MFD: It's cold. Right Gussie? Maybe put the heat on?

Me: The heat is on.

MFD: Really? Who are you, Glenn Frey or something?

Me: Why?

MFD: singing the heat is on...the heat is onnn. The heat is on ooh it's on the streets

Me: I get it now.

Yelling up the stairs

MFD: Hey Steph?

Me: What?

MFD: I uh, happened to notice there was some chocolate brought home from a shower on Sunday? Where would that chocolate be now?

Me: I don't know what you're talking about.

MFD: Yeah. Chocolate. In clear coffee mugs.

Minutes later

MFD: Did you take it to work?

Me: Yes. There might be some in the basement.

MFD: What?

Minutes later

MFD: Was that like a wild goose chase you sent me on?

Me: You actually looked?

MFD: Yes.

Purger vs. hoarder

Me: When can you go to Goodwill?

MFD: For what?

Me: To drop off all the stuff I'm getting rid of.

MFD: Wait! Books! We can take them to the shore.

Me: Paperbacks only.

MFD: James Patterson! Robert Frost!

Me: Mike. No.

MFD: I want to read them all.

Me: Here. Read this Henry James book. Go ahead. Read the first paragraph.

He reads it

MFD: Maybe not that one. Definitely the rest.

Me: You know what? I think I'll just go to Goodwill.

MFD: Did you see Steve's glasses?

Me: No.

MFD: The funeral director's glasses were cool too.

Me: Were they? I didn't see.

MFD: I want new glasses. I don't think I have the coolest glasses anymore.

Fitting day for a Shit MFD Said given MFD's devotion to Star Wars. May the Fourth be with you.

Monday, December 21, 2015

TWTW - the one before Christmas

Dorks unite! Friday night we saw The Force Awakens with Mark and Sarah and we loved it. Just enough cheese, humor, and drama to make it really line up with the original three movies. I have zero cares for the second trilogy released. MFD saw it again on Saturday night. It was the first time I went to the movies where there were recliners and I have to say it was awesome. I don't think I've been to the movies since we saw Gatsby. Is that possible?

We stopped off at Target after, because the only time I will go to the store right now is in the dead of night. Star Wars shit was everywhere. The marketing on this re-emergence is phenomenal. And yes, of course we got that cereal. Since I told you last week what a crime scene wrapper I was, I thought I'd show you...wrapped for me by me. ho ho no, mofos. I am the worst wrapper in all the land.

I spent most of Saturday in the kitchen. Doesn't the freaking refrigerator always appear at its most grody when you don't have the time or inclination to clean it out? I had to pause and do that in the midst of food making.

Lola Jean was the most popular person at Cici & Pop's Christmas party, of course. I ate so much there I nearly popped, all the food was delicious and I wish I took a pic of the dessert spread because it was fabulous. We drove around our neighborhood looking at Christmas lights on the way home.

Saturday night I slept for over 10 hours and it was fucking amazing. Sunday morning started off slow, and I had to do some work work throughout the day, but I got on to house pickup/sheets changing/towel washing/box breaking down stuff soon enough. I also lolled around on the couch and read. It was worth it, I woke up feeling refreshed today.

Weekly food prep: egg muffins with sausage, cheese, and red peppers for breakfasts; jalapeno popper quinoa bites and cucumbers for lunch; 408 holiday sweets at work for snacks; poop soup and scrambled eggs for the dogs; spaghetti squash with red sauce (sausage in there) for dinner along with some veggie rice from the freezer. I also made a pear and cranberry gingersnap crumble from Smitten Kitchen for the party Saturday. It was good! And peanut butter blossom cookies Sunday. I don't think I baked cookies at Christmas last year which makes sense because I don't enjoy baking.

This weekend at the shore, new counters/sink/faucet went in on Friday, thanks to MFD being able to be down there. Top two left photos are the original kitchen, bottom left is after we painted the cabinets and put new hardware on, all the right photos are with new appliances/painted cabinets/new counters.

I have to say, I do love it. MFD was right about switching out the appliances. And getting rid of that one piece of brown trim is already on the spring to do list. Don't worry.

And today...well, despite the unseasonably warm temps we've been having on the east coast, it's the first day of winter. I'm hoping for minimal snow and ice like most other people who have to leave the house for work I'm sure.

How did you fare this weekend?

Linking up with Biana at B Loved Boston for Weekending

Monday, April 27, 2015

TWTW - the last one in April

Friday night I was worn out. Totally. So I came home, I did my weights, vacuumed, did some laundry, then started doing a bunch of other shit. I meant to be in bed at 8 and got 100 second winds. I hate that. Other than that it was a low key night. Oh, and I sent MFD to the store for five things. This is what came back. Life lessons, my friends. Life lessons.

Saturday was a slow start. After I got my exercise in, I tried on every dress and pair of shoes I own and began the twice yearly complete wardrobe purge and reorganization I go through. This is still in progress as of today (Monday). It's a pain in the ass.

When I got tired of that, I went to get a manicure (Zoya Odette) and pedicure (OPI Senorita Rosalita - I can never wear this polish without thinking of my wedding, it's what was on my toes that weekend), then came home and read some mags in the sun.

We had a delicious dinner at my parents' house including a strawberry trifle dessert I wanted to eat 50 helpings of and which MFD did eat 50 helpings of.

You do not know what your patience level is until you go sneaker shopping with MFD. While he browsed interminably I left You Are Beautiful stickers around Dick's Sporting Goods like a dork. I also laughed uncontrollably at this picture on Instagram. MFD was all that's not that funny. Come on! Yes it is.

Sunday was the March of Dimes March For Babies. Team Eva the Diva rocked it. It was awesome to see a thriving, happy Eva next to her storyboard and it was a really nice day for a long walk for a good cause.

The umbrella is up, the new spring mats are out at both doors (both from Target), and the flowers are from Wegman's.

Weekly food prep: zucchini pie and berries for breakfast, orange peppers, carrots, and almonds for snacks; orzo salad with EVOO, caesar chicken thawed from the freezer, spinach, grape tomatoes, red onion, capers for lunches; and dinners are salmon, roasted potatoes, baked chicken, rice, and steamed veggies. Still working on that freezer and pantry cleanout.

This weekend in mail: Penzey's spices and this awesome Darth Vader tank top. Darth Vader is my alter ego. Are we calling that spirit animal these days?

This weekend in pugs...I can't even with Geege's tongue. The cutest. And Gus and Mae are now co-sleepers.

Sunday evening consisted of changing sheets and sitting on my ass. I didn't even make dinner. I ate Wegman's wings and animal crackers. Whoops. I was in bed before 8 and asleep before 10. It takes me a while to get used to so much fresh air again after a long winter. It tires me out.

I totally screwed myself for tonight, I have too much to do now. On a Monday. Barf.

Did you enter to win a $50 Target gift card Friday?

How was your weekend? Inquiring minds want to know.