Audio Books!

I know, I know, I'm a bit behind the times on this one. One of my managers has been talking about listening to audio books during her commute. This sounded like a pretty great plan considering I haven't been making as much time as I'd like to read. But years and years and years ago I tried listening to a book on tape and it was pretty bad. Super mono-tone and boooooring! So, I was a bit skeptical. But I figured it was worth a shot. So, I got one, downloaded it onto my HTC G2 (best phone ever, by the way) and started listening. I LOVE IT!!! My first selection is Finger Lickin' Fifteen by Janet Evanovich. If you are familiar with her work you know you can't really go wrong and the audio book is just as good as the written kind! I cannot wait to go to the library and check out more audio books! YAY!

Japanese treats!

So, I had last Friday off of work and decided to go check out a Japanese grocery store. I was going because the website said they had a mini Daiso inside. SCORE! I got there and the Daiso wasn't too exciting. But they did have a great assortment of Japanese food goodness. I found red bean ice cream and biscuit things. As well as just red beans that I can add so anything I want. I think I'm going to try them on waffles this weekend.
I also finally found Matcha Green Tea, yum! and even some Matcha Green Tea chocolate chip cookies. Double yum! All in all it was a pretty successful trip. I also bought some frozen snack food items. Once I try them I'll let you know what I think.

The long and short of it.

My hair is so long right now. It's funny how it happens. I've always had longer hair, you'd think I'd be used to it. But every few months it happens, I'll look in the mirror and suddenly think, ahhhh! Where did all that hair come from!? Then I feel like I need to cut it, immediately! Debating as to if I should go shorter and/or get bangs. I think I also want to add some black underneath. We'll see what happens on Sunday! :)

New chair!

So, I've been at my current job for 8 months and have been sitting in a crappy, crappy chair since day one. At my 3 month review, I ask for a new chair. Boss says sure. 3-4 weeks go by. We finally go shopping for a new chair. While shopping we end up at an upscale furniture store. Boss finds a chair that she loves... that cost $600. Boss decides we both need this chair. Owner of the company hmms and haaaas about it. Meanwhile I'm sitting in a craptastic chair that causes a sensation similar to a hot rod being pushed horizontally through the middle of my spine everyday around noon. Owner still can't make up mind. ... ... ... Boss finally gets approval. YAY! Chairs will be here in 6-8 weeks! SIGH! waiting, waiting, waiting... forget about chair. Take a day off of work... guess what shows up. YAY new chair! FINALLY!
Day 1 in new chair. AMAZING! Seriously, I feel like a whole new person.
Happy Employee. :)

Here it is

Time to start writing for whoever wants to read on a regular basis. I'm a pretty random girl so this blog will consist of a little bit of everything. Topics will likely include: food, fun, hiking, the discounts I score, my crazy family, work, book choices, dating stories, crafty bits, and more. So sit back and laugh and sometimes cry with me.