Pesto is best-o (and other random thoughts)

*I recently discovered the goodness that is pesto. For years, I've read about it or heard it mentioned on the cooking shows I watch. I've even seen it made - roasted pine nuts, basil, garlic & olive oil whipped into an green paste - but it didn't look that appetizing. OMGosh why didn't someone make me try it before now?!

*How much is too much when it comes to updating your FB status? I always thought once a day was the norm, but then heard a convo this morning where some people found that to be irritating. I don't particularly care for when people have their twitter updates connected to their FB status (Well except for LiLu, cause she's just funny as hell.) but a couple times a day doesn't bother me at all. Opinions?

*HBO is on my bad list right now. Next week should have been the True Blood finale but those bastards at HBO are making us wait two weeks. For the last show. The. Last. Show. WTH?

*Did you know that I wrote a guest post for Denise's "Money Saving Monday" series yesterday? Cause I did. You should check it out & then be sure to visit every Monday for more money saving ideas.

*I've won four giveaways in the last month or so but I've neglected to thank those bloggers so...

Thank you Brandy! The bows are adorable! (Stop by her place -she has even more giveaways going on this week!)
Thank you Christina! I love the EcoStore products that I picked out. (Coconut soap, citrus spray cleaner & pure oxygen whitener in case you were wondering.)
Thank you Angie! I got my Paula Deen books yesterday & already read through Kitchen Wisdom and Recipe Journal. I ♥ her. And you.
Thank you Josie! I cannot wait to get the tutu bow holder for one of my girls!

...whew! I feel much better now.

I'm a pusher.

Have you ever felt like you were extremely busy, but when you sat down to think about it, you couldn't really think of anything you had accomplished?

Yeah that's me lately.

It just seems like I'm so busy, but doing what I ask myself?

*I've been following the FBD for the last week, which takes a lot of planning. That means combining foods with the required MUFA's, adding calories and packing in advance.

*Shopping. Two weeks ago it was a "shop til you drop" marathon during the tax free weekend. Plus a trip to Sam's, multiple grocery store trips & a few CVS transactions thrown in.

*Back to school. School starts tomorrow so I....ummm, who am I kidding? As long as I buy the right stuff (see above) the teen prepares himself. S went to the school to pay his fees & pick up his schedule so I didn't even do that.

*Reading. I finished One Thousand White Women last week. When I started reading the book it didn't immediately click with me, but before long I was completely intrigued with the characters & their story.

*TV. You know reality TV is my thang, so I'm all about some Big Brother & The Real Housewives of Atlanta with some America's Best Dance Crew thrown in for good measure.

*Darts. The summer league ended last Thursday. We ended up 4th. Out of 4 teams. Ha! BUT we are a C league team playing against A & B league teams. Besides we were only 4 games behind 3rd place so I don't feel that bad.

I have to admit though, this is the real "time suck" in my life...


And the best part is that I got S addicted to it too.

Just call me the pusher...

Is this a bad sign?

When I see a REAL tree in my very own yard...


...and instantly think of Farmville & Farmtown?



I might needz rehab.

I'm Blitzing...but not very well

For all of you that are friends with me on Facebook, you may have noticed my current obsession with Bejeweled Blitz.


Probably because you've been spanking my ass at it.

Seriously, Kat what's your secret? How do you get scores that high? Jayme, maybe you can shed some light since you've also surpassed my score.

I NEED to know the secret. S & I are in a fierce competition to be the ultimate winner in our house. We've been battling it out for the last few days...first me on top, then him, then me, then him.

Is it getting hot in here or is it just me? *Ahem*

As of bedtime on Monday S was in the lead, but then a miracle happened. The tournament ended yesterday; meaning that all the scores reset.

Hallelujah!

Yesterday I played that game so many times my eyes crossed, but I managed to get to 45,500. Still so far from the 50k medal that I wanted. SO. BAD.


Although it was enough to stay ahead of S.

For one day anyway.

What's your current obsession? Are you competitive? Will you still love me if I never reach 50k?

**In case you missed my "hellz yeah" message on FB, I just scored over 64,000! Hey S- stuff that in your pipe and smoke it!**