December 2009
5 posts
Christmas Gift Memories
I have received fabulous gifts throughout the years…diamond earrings from my boo, a fur coat from my brothers (it was rabbit, I was 5, it was awesome, and yes, I still have it), a caboodle from my grandma, the Underoos from Aunt Pat (I am in the red tights with the big cup):
and yes of course this one:
Debbie Gibson’s Electric Youth Perfume
I can’t even tell you what it...
Healthy Fast Food
I found there are certain restaurants that make it easy to order something healthy. It’s all about choice and the more prepared you are, the better.
I have a couple of favorite fast food restaurants where I can make healthy decisions. The key is having these in your back pocket. When you are starving at 11:59 a.m. Monday and someone asks, “What’s for lunch?,” you, my...
Absolutely 30!
Today is my birthday! I have a fun filled day with friends and family. As I look back on the past 30 years, I thought of 30 lessons I learned.
My birthday is in December, which results in the name Holly. My mother was also supposed to be bowling the day and time I was born – at Holly Lanes.
A romance novel is a good escape. The sexier it is, the better. I miss the summers of Sweet Dreams.
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Snobby Starbucks Order....saves you 115 calories
I learned from a Starbucks barrista once, that when you give a high maintenance latte order, give it with confidence and don’t be sorry. Heck, they have so many options, they WANT you to customize your drink.
A friend and I have spent many calories, early mornings and wooden stirrers on this combination:
Grande Non-Fat Peppermint Mocha
One Pump Peppermint
One Pump Mocha
One Sweet and...
Close Teeth
My teeth are really close together. (Please disregard the hair on my face. This is a hereditary issue I am trying to workout internally. At least it is blonde.)
Back to the teeth, this closeness requires lots of flossing and if not done, results in lots of cavities. (I have so many you would think I ate pure sugar as a kid, no - that is my friend who’s dad is a dentist - she’s the...