Things on my mind right now

I've got a few things a'brewin today.

Firstly, I LOVE acupuncture. Let me say first and foremost that the needles are literally NOTHING. You seriously don't even feel them. I had my second appointment today and it's official that I am a wee bit obsessed. I feel sooo good afterwards. And during, now that I think about it. For those of you who haven't done it before, it's kind of hard to describe, and I suppose it differs from person to person, but your whole body gets this warm whooshing/tingly feeling goin on and I have dozed off both times. And that's saying a lot because I do not fall asleep anywhere other than my house. I'm too high strung for that. Unless, of course I'm in a bar in Queens... with (loud) live music playing. Funny and true story. You can ask my sis.

Secondly, I've come to the realization that I need to be more grown up in my cooking adventures. Ryan and I got married pretty young (19) and I've been a college student for most of our marriage. I've kind of used those two factors as an excuse to not be creative in the kitchen. I make mostly the same things over and over. And I need to branch out a bit. It doesn't help that Ryan has either an aversion or an allergy to almost all things healthy. :/ But if anyone has some good reciepes that are easy to make but don't include my staple ingredients of Alfredo sauce or sausage, please share!!

Here's a silly lil pic of us because I realized I didn't post one on my first blog. :)

Third, (and most exciting!) is the fact that we will be on the plane to Hawaii in just 8 (hopefully) short days. Kuaui for 5 days sounds like just the thing we both need right now. I am sooo looking forward to just laying on the beach with my love. I've been working out really hard (before I hurt my back, anyway) and eating fairly healthy. So I'm ready for the bikini and shorts! BRING IT. It seriously can't come soon enough.

Here's a pic of our hotel's pool, with Kalapaki beach just on the other side of it. Alohhhaaa, paradise.

Here goes!

I'm a first time blogger. Until now, my random musings have been read only be those on my Facebook friends lists (those poor souls).

Some background info on me: I recently graduated college with a double major in Sociology and Health and PE. To answer the two questions that people always ask me first: No, I don't want to teach "with those degrees" and yes, I DO think I'll be able to get a job someday. Thanks for asking.

I've been married to the most amazing man, Ryan, for almost four years. He is 100% the best person I've ever met. We have two pups, Colby and Penny. We got them both from shelters about 3 years apart. Talking about them and watching them do hilarious things is Ryan and I's favorite.

The cuddle like mad. I came out to the kitchen the other night and they were literally spooning.

I love puns. Like, LOVE puns. Sometimes I love them so much I will try to tell someone a joke and I can't get it out because I'm laughing too hard.

i.e.; (My current favorite): Q: What a cannibal's favorite game?

A: Swallow the leader

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Bad, right?

I watch A LOT of TV. And you would think that being educated and wanting to be in the Public Health realm would deter me from that kind of sedentary behavior. You'd think that. But you'd be wrong. My favorite thing ever is to rent a bunch of TV on DVD from Netflix and get suuupperr addicted to a series and do nothing but lay in bed and watch it. I've lost many a productive hour spent instead on The OC or Gilmore Girls or Lost. My recent obsession is Chuck. Apparently I have a "thing" for Josh Schwartz.

I have the slightest touch of OCD. But it's very specific OCD.

I am highly insecure, and it compels me to mask my insecurity with a mildly cynical sense of humor. But I kind of like it that way.

I'm a swim coach! I love it. But I don't love working with teenage boys. But that's a story for another day. :)

To finish it off, here's some pics from my recent trip to NYC with my fabulous, fun, and amazingly crafty sister, Carlie.

 I'll post more NYC pics later. Internet is being super slow. Other pics, too. I'm not much of a photographer, so we'll see what I can scrounge up! :)