What The Person You Deserve Is Like

Someone posted this on my wall today.

What The Person You Deserve Is Like

The man I thought I deserved left me.

I cried as I read it because it brought up the pain and betrayal all over again.

 But then I realized, he didn't deserve me.

He's A Little Bit Country....

 

My relationship with W reminds me a little of the Donny and Marie Show:

 

He's A Little Bit Country, and I'm A Little Bit Rock'n'Roll

I stumbled on this revelation several weeks ago when he made a song reference that I didn't get, which is pretty rare, because to me, everything is a song reference.

I'm one of those people who can come up with a song lyric for almost any word you throw at me. (Further evidence that I may be a undiagnosed Aspie) But I don't do "country."

I don't remember what  the song was, but he said, " You know, Blah Blah Blah Country Song by Blah Blah?"

Crickets.

"Is it a country song?" I finally asked, "Cause you know I don't 'do' country."
Though it didn't really help, he sang me a little bit.  Still nothing.
"Well," he said, "that'll change if you ever ride in the truck with me."

I was relieved to learn that he does enjoy the now-classic rock that we both grew up with, so we do have some common ground.

Having been in the band, I was exposed to music of all types. I'm not strictly Anti-Country, it's just not my first choice.  I tolerate it.

A recent FB post about how much I love Limp Bizkit's Fred Durst (seriously, the man makes my teeth sweat)  drew a "like" from W. That surprised me, because if anyone is the total polar opposite of Country, it's Fred Durst.

That being said, today's post comes to you in honor of one of his favorite country stars, the beautiful and talented Sara Evans.

 

"Perfect" ~ Sara Evans 2003

Restless - RCA Nashville

 

 

And one of my favorite songs, from the extremely handsome, teeth-sweat-inducing (despite being overly tatted, which really ain't my thing, but in HIS case, I will make an exception) Fred Durst

 

 

"Behind Blue Eyes" ~ Limp Bizkit 2003

Results May Vary - Flip/Interscope

 

 

Apparetly 2003 was  a really good year

 

~En-JOY!

 



Gluten Free Made Easier!

 

Eating Gluten Free has just gotten easier....and cheaper!!

I am acustomed to paying narly $6 for a small loaf of GF bread (really makes me not want a sandwich).  Mixes for GF items are equally as pricey, twice, sometimes even three times the price. I am telling you, it is easier sometimes to just do without.

I was plesantly surprised to find that on my last visit to Aldi (my favorite grocery store...focus on the food, not the brand) had a large line of gluten free products! They were also very economical, with is rare for gluten free products. 

 

 



I know they thought I was crazy when I snapped this pic, but I had to sent it to mother. The highest priced item I purchased was just $2.99!

It was very hard to not buy one of EVERYTHING they had (but I came pretty darn close)!

You will see, over there on the far right, the brown rice spaghetti noodles that last night's dinner post was made from. At only $1.49 a package I will be picking up quite a few more of these! The fusilli pasta (corkscrew pasta)  was just $1.29.

The chocolate chewy bars were pretty good, but at $2.49 for only 4, I will have to decide if that one is worth it.

I purchased two boxes of mix: a pancake mix and the mix for lemon squares. $ 2.99 each.

I was not expecting the Snickerdoodles to be actual cookies. I thought they were a mix. at $2.49 for just 12 that was a little pricey, but the soft-baked cookies were pretty good.

The frozen pancakes were a little dissapointing. There are 12 in the box for just $2.69, but when I got them open they are "silver dollar" size. Not bad. They are actually pretty filling.

The crackers were the best! $1.49 for the bag. I got Sea Salt and the Rosemary and Olive Oil. Yummy!!

I was disappointed to read that these were "limited time" offerings but hopefully as those folling a GF diet buy them up, they will consider offering them full time.

In the mean time, I've gotta stock up!!

~En-Joy!

Per Il Vostro Piacere da Pranzo!

 

This evening for dinner I had spaghetti for the first time in years!

Aldi has introduced a line of gluten free products including a brown rice spaghetti noodle that is pretty good and doesn't cost an arm and a leg.

 

~En-Joy!

Celebrating Memorial Day

I celebrated Memorial Day with my Mother, the Chief, and Dooder. 

The Chief grilled out, and there was enough food for several meals.

 Dooder and I cut up and joked and I left with a full belly and  a stitch in my side.

The only thing missing were my kids. Thankfully they were having a blast, celebrating at the lake. I enjoyed looking through the pictures that Julz had posted. 

I took a few pics of my own.

 

The Chief also decorated for the event.

 

Goodies from the grill!

 

I left stuffed and napped the rest of the day away!

 

W got "volunteered" to help a friend install an above ground pool. In exchange for his help, they fed him too. By the time they were done, the Sandman had already paid me a visit, and I missed all of his phone calls. 

 

 I'm gonna have to select a louder ring tone.

 

 

 

 

What Day Is It?!

I really hate taking a long weekend and then coming back to work on an odd day, like Tuesday.

It messes me up for about two weeks.  I ask somebody nearly every day I am off, "What Day Is This?!"

 I took two days off least week and combined with the holiday I've been out five straight days.

So, today, I am back to the grind.

 

"Workin' For a Living" ~ Huey Lewis and The News 1982

Picture This -Chrysalis

 

~En-JOY!

Because of the Brave

Sometime during your boating and barbequing and beer, be sure to remember to reflect on the somberness of today, and the price that someone's son (or daughter) paid for your party.


Land of the Free Because of the Brave

 

"Arlington" ` Trace Adkins 2005

Songs About Me - Capital Nashville