The look of freedom

[coffeesnob318]

This is it, baby. This is what I do on a typical day off.

1. Update my Victoria's Secret wish list. Have I mentioned that my 30th birthmonth is coming up in March (the technical date is the 18th, but no sense in hemming and hawing about technicalities)? I may not be able to resist The Glorious Boots that long. I may be forced to cave and buy them for myself. They're simple and hot - just what I like in a boot.

2. Read. I've now started four different books, because I'm never in the mood for the same book twice. House of Leaves is getting better and better, but it may not be the first that I finish. Enter the Worship Circle is an easier read, and we all know how easy I am. Wait...that didn't come out right....

3. This one's from crystal_fiire -

Top 3 current favorites of each listed in order of importance:

Actors: Brad Pitt (being single again moves him to the top of the list, at least temporarily, although, like many of you, I'm surprisingly saddened by this breakup), Michael Rosenbaum, Matt Czuchry (sp? OK, so not the best actor yet, but Logan is just so cute)
Actresses: Candice Bergen (this position will change by mid-week - I'm still in Boston Legal afterglow), Angelina Jolie, Audrey Hepburn
Movies: The Hudsucker Proxy, Tomb Raider (probably explains the Angelina from the one before. Well, beside the fact that she's on my, um, "exceptions" list), Drop Dead Gorgeous
TV Shows: Boston Legal, Gilmore Girls, Smallville (with honorable mention given to Veronica Mars - when the real season starts back up, I may have to favor this one over that tree show)
Songs: "Dare you to move" by Switchfoot, "Fast as you can" by Fiona Apple, ??? - drawing a blank
Books: House of Leaves by Mark Z. Danielewski (even though I haven't finished it yet), Why Girls are Weird by Pamela Ribon, Blue Like Jazz by Donald Miller
Games: Bounce Out, Cranium, Solitaire
Sports: Hockey (crosses fingers), swimming, shopping (hey, it counts the way I do it)
Foods: cheese, popcorn, my (with the aid...ok, the recipe...of Alton Brown) spicy Thai wontons
Beverages: coffee, EE green tea (finally! A green tea that does not taste like I'm licking a tree), merlot
Colors: orange, cranberry red, yellow

Miscellaneous things I like: new towels, getting real mail, pilates

Now you try. Feel free to comment with your favorites of each category or different categories of your preference.

4. Watch TV. Boston Legal = Funniest show in the world. I actually got to watch What Not to Wear Friday night.

5. Eat free food. One of my friends (who shall remain nameless because it would spoil his - or her - secret identity as a superhero) is making us dinner tonight.

6. Actually type out my New Year's resolutions:
a. Lose weight. I know I've said it before, but seriously - it's past time. My goal is fairly reasonable - I'm going to be down one size (which should translate to 7-10 pounds) per month. The goal for this month is just to undo the damage done over the holidays by actually fitting into my clothes properly again. My number one goal is not to let falling short of a goal discourage me from setting new ones.
b. Complain less, particularly about the job(s). I live a pretty graced life. I've got no real cause for complaint. I do, however, reserve the right to vent on occasion, because it's unhealthy to keep all that bottled up. Just not every day.
c. Re-structure the budget so that it's actually workable. I feel exhausted just thinking about it.

So, yeah. Just three. But three is doable.

Comments

[annakie.livejournal.com]

So, I guess it got to the point of "We hear each other's names so often on gradafan's LJ that we might as well add each other", eh? :)

I'm glad to have you on my Friendslist, can't wait to read all about ya! *hugs* :)

[coffeesnob.livejournal.com]

lol Yeah. I was just looking around, and every time I had something to reply, you had beaten me to it and said pretty much what I was going to say, so I figured it was time to add. Plus, I noticed that you're in the metroplex - we could actually have coffee or something at some point with relatively little effort.

[gradeafan.livejournal.com]

heh...did I do that? I can't imagine two of my friends better suited to hit it off.

Think of me when/if you do that coffee thing....

g

[sinisterf.livejournal.com]

Hmm..I bought a pair of boots that look just like those at Target (yes I go there..sometimes) for 19.99! You should check it out...sure beats 138$

[coffeesnob.livejournal.com]

yes I go there..sometimes Nope, ain't no shame in Target...I even have a Target card.

I will check that out - thanks for the heads up! Their shoes usually run a little wide for me, but for a $60 difference, it's worth having a look.

[gradeafan.livejournal.com]

Your resolutions have reminded me that I'm behind on mine. I did do that Yoga thing once....but haven't found the time again since. And new clients wanting websites...nope not a one, yet....I am making some phone calls.....

Um, how do you do that reading four books at a time thing? I so can't do that....must start and completely finish one before beginning the next....

g

[coffeesnob.livejournal.com]

I have a short attention span. It's very seldom that I don't finish a book that I start....eventually. It just takes longer.

[nonnierms.livejournal.com]

yay!books!

that is all.

heh.

[coffeesnob.livejournal.com]

Yay! You should join us!

[nonnierms.livejournal.com]

I should, shouldn't I?

Must remember to begin putting up the books I've read so far this year.........

[chocogirl.livejournal.com]

I say, go for the boots! No matter if the ones by Target or the others. You know the good thing about shoes is that feet aren't affected when it comes to gaining weight. You can still wear them. Of course, this little advantage won't do you any good, as you will lose weight, as I understand ;-)
Join the club, then. I'm currently doing the weight watcher's thing again. Why do holidays always have to be sooo tasty?

[coffeesnob.livejournal.com]

The holidays this year were particularly brutal. I think I went wrong in not letting myself weigh all month. When I jumped back on the scale in January, I almost gave myself a heart attack (and with all the added fat I apparently gained, my heart doesn't need any additional pressure!). I've been pretty consistent so far - I've only missed two days with no exercise. Maybe that look at the scales was all the motivation I needed.

[chicklet73.livejournal.com]

Oh yes. Love the "Boston Legal".

"I keep a very clean penis".

Hee! *dies*

[coffeesnob.livejournal.com]

*giggles* I laughed and laughed at that one. I'm going to have to start taping it. I miss Shore during the week.

[chicklet73.livejournal.com]

Hell yes. Friend D and I have BL on the TiVo Season Pass. 24-7 access to Alan Shore!

I so need an icon of him. So many good quotes from which to choose...

"My fixtures are always available for inspection."

"You disapprove of me. That warms my cockles."

"It's an ornament."

*adores*