First, let me start my post by saying please send your thoughts & prayers & maybe even a $10 donation to the Red Cross for Japan. Also send some good vibes to our peeps on the West coast & Hawaii so they don't have the same magnitude of disaster on their hands. They are all on my mind, so to make myself feel better, I am going to do a list of my current favorite things that make my workday better:
Lean Cusine Santa Fe-Style Rice & Beans
These are amazing when I am running late (not uncommon) and I haven't had time to make a lunch for myself (again, not unusual). It is actually really good for a light vegetarian frozen dinner. If you want to jazz it up, you could always bring tortillas to work with you or chips or guac or something, but I usually just do the beans & something else.
Emerald Cocoa Roast Almonds Dark Choc flavor
These are SO GOOD and they actually only have 1g of sugar & no more sodium or fat than the regular Emerald dry roasted almonds. So indulge & get a little sweetness. Remember that almonds have lots of protein so great to keep you chugging 'til you can eat a real meal, but there is lots of fat, so take it easy too. I usually just fill the cap & eat that & then close them away until next snack time.
My office plant
It has gotten HUGE since I got it. And it was only $3.99 at Wright's IGA by my apartment. I don't know what it is about me & tropical plants, but they LOVE me. And I love them. Thanks for the memories.
Company receptionist
The lady that works at the front desk in front of me is hilarious. She & I both talk to ourselves and rant about people peeing on seats or salespeople complaining about stupid things & generally see eye to eye. As I have said before, I am an old lady at heart. I gave this doll a Valentine b/c she makes me so happy.
Bob & Tom (on KRXO 107.7)
I have at least 30 - 45 minutes to commute to & from work each day & the mornings are much better because of this show. I tell stories about them like I am actually friends with them & I am seriously considering getting a VIP membership to their site even though we all know that's a dumb idea. Isn't it? I also admit that I have a crush on Chick.
market pantry dried apricots, cranberries, banana chips & SunMaid raisins
These puppies are not only delicious, but they help me get in a good amount of fruit AND fiber. It took me awhile to figure out why I was having normal BMs until I realized that my 4-5 dried apricots & new coffee addiction were the culprits. I'm so happy now. Don't get the dried apples, they taste like someone peed on some earwax.
Black & Decker 5-cup coffee maker
This has been a lifesaver. The people I work with never clean the office coffeepot & I wanted some other flavor so I got myself this little guy for $10.50 at Super Target. It got bad reviews on target.com BUT I figure some people had success & it's only $10.50 so why not? So far so good, but don't hold me to it. I registered my warranty, though. I'm not stupid. Well a little, I don't know how much that actually helps when something is a piece of shit.
The Laughing Cow Light Blue Cheese
Just got them last night. Ate it today on raw tomato & carrots. Dear God, if you love blue cheese, don't hesitate to get these little guys. Nom nom nom.
Grooveshark
I LOVE that it quenches my thirst to download illegal music without being illegal about it. I can make playlists or listen to the radio for FREE so it makes my day better at all times. I will say it can be a drag when they don't have what I want, but oh well, good outweighs bad.
Cadbury creme eggs
Either you are in the camp that is disgusted by these & the people who love them, or you are one of the nasty weirdos that joyfully licks that sugar-packed creme out of that delectable chocolate shell. Clearly, I am in the fatass camp. But when I get to have my Cadbury egg for the day (since I decided this week they are my new daily vitamin) my day is instantly better.
Warehouse vending machines
Whenever I am bored or need to get up & walk around or I just need some soda & treats, I go through our break room to the warehouse & buy a 65 cent can of Diet Coke and an 85 cent candy bar. It makes me feel like I did when I went to camp & at the beginning of the week you could pay $10 and pick out a candy bar & soda that you got to have for each day of the week when the camp closed down for siesta. I wish that was my life now, but alas, it is not & I have to settle instead for a soda with barely any fizz & the regret of eating a candy bar I don't need. I'm not bitter, but this is my reality and these little things still bring happiness & fond memories.
L'Oreal lipstick in Rambling Rose
Can't remember which line the lipstick is in, but it's the line that's on sale for $1 less at Target right now. I love it b/c when I am bored and have a quick sec, I put it on and stare at my lips. And then I get back to work.
These are a few of my favorite things - mostly food - that get me through my new, full-time working stage of life. I have some funny things to share about my workplace at a later date, but for now, you get to read my vices. If I were Oprah and people showed up for my Favorite Things show & this is what I gave them, I'm pretty sure I would get banana cream-pied. If nothing else, this list reminds me how lucky I am that this many things make me happy and for once I don't have a shit job.
flowers & sunshine,
bunny
