Under the Bridge... literal version

My brother showed me this. I think the guy that made this is my future husband. I'm just saying....

Upside of being single during a recession

I found this article on another blog and thought it was pretty true/ funny. It's about the upside of being single during a recession.

http://www.thefrisky.com/post/246-the-upside-of-being-single-in-a-recession/

I found this on Katie's blog and I thought I would share it with you all. It was kinda fun. You should try it. :-)

DIRECTIONS:

- Go to Google image search.
- Type in your answer to each question.
- Choose a picture from the first page.
- Use this website (http://bighugelabs.com/flickr/mosaic.php) to make your collage.

QUESTIONS:

1. What is your name?
2. What is your favorite food?
3. What is your hometown?
4. What is your favorite color?
5. What is your favorite movie?
6. What is your favorite drink?
7. What is your dream vacation?
8. What is your favorite dessert?
9. What is one word to describe yourself?
10. How are you feeling right now?
11. What do you love most in the world?
12. What do you want to be when you grow up?

My answers

1. Becky
2. Pasta
3. Omaha
4. Blue
5. Back to the Future
6. Water
7. Italy
8. Chocolate Mousse
9. Friendly
10. Tired
11. Family
12. Movie Director

Yes it is me

So I'm going on week 5 of my Weight Watchers diet. As of today I have lost 3.4 pounds. Not too bad. I gained a pound and half the second week for some reason so I was kinda set back one week. But I feel like I'm doing really well now. WW recommends that you put some sort of exercise into the program. It speeds up the weight loss and is all around better for you. I've never been a gym kinda person and I can't really afford it at this time. So, I needed to figure out a way to exercise for free. My sister- in- law mentioned that she started running. She found an 8 week training program online and suggested I do the same. The program tells you exactly what to do every day for 8 weeks. At the end of the program you should be able to run for 30/ 2 miles without stopping. As I write this I just did my first day today. It wasn't easy, but it wasn't entirely difficult either. I know I'm going to be super sore tomorrow. But it will be worth it for sure. I'm so excited! Plus there are some HOT guy candy at the track. :-)

My mom also introduced me to the single best website ever. Hungry-girl.com This website is perfect for people on weight watchers because it gives the points for each recipe. It's also great for single people because most of the recipes are for one serving. They are also great for people on a budget. Most of the recipes don't call for very many ingredients. Plus they are super easy. Here are some of my favorites.

Citrus-licious Egg White Salad


Ingredients:
6 large hard-boiled egg whites, chopped (about 2 cups)
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
3 tbsp. fat-free mayonnaise
1 tsp. creamy Dijon mustard
1 tsp. lime juice
1/2 tsp. lemon juice
1/8 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper

Directions:
Place onions in a small microwave-safe bowl with 1 tbsp. of water. Cover and microwave for 1 1/2 minutes. Once cool enough to handle, drain water and allow to cool completely.

In a separate dish, stir together the mayo, mustard, lime juice, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Once the onions have cooled, combine them with the chopped egg whites, red pepper and celery. Then add the mayo mixture, and stir until thoroughly mixed. Now devour...

MAKES 2 SERVINGS

PER SERVING (half of recipe, about 1 cup): 90 calories, 1g fat, 556mg sodium, 9g carbs, 1.5g fiber, 4g sugars, 11g protein -- POINTS®value 2*


Pigs on a stick wrapped in a bacon blanket

Ingredients:
1 Hebrew National 97% Fat Free Beef Frank
1 portion refrigerated Pillsbury Reduced Fat Crescent Rolls (unprepared)
1 slice extra- lean turkey bacon
1 think wooden skewer (i didn't use these but if you do they are more fun)
Optional mustard, ketchup, relish (for dipping)

Directions:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Skewer the hot dog length wise on the stick. Set aside.

Stretch or roll out the triangle- shaped dough slightly, to make it a larger triangle. Place hot dog along the base and gently but firmly roll it up. Squeeze the dough gently to ensure it is secure around the hot dog.

Carefully wrap bacon around the length of the dough- covered hot dog, so it looks like a spiral.

Place your blanketed pup in a baking pan sprayed lightly with nonstick spray. Bake in the oven for about 14- 16 minutes, until dough appears slightly browned and crispy.

Let cool slightly. If you like, dip your dog into one or more of the optional ingredients.

Makes 1 Serving.

PER SERVING (entire recipe): 155 calories, 6.5g fat, 760mg sodium, 15g carbs, 0g fiber, 2g sugars, 11g protein -- POINTS® value 4*



Stuffed Chicken Cordon Bleu



Ingredients:
One 5-oz. raw boneless skinless lean chicken breast cutlet
1 wedge The Laughing Cow Light Original Swiss Cheese, room temperature
1 oz. (about 3 slices) 97 - 98% fat-free ham slices
salt and black pepper, to taste


Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Put chicken in a large sealable plastic bag, squeeze out as much air as you can, and seal. Using a meat tenderizer or a can, carefully pound chicken through the bag until it is about 1/4-inch thick. Remove chicken from the bag, and season to taste with salt and pepper on both sides.

Lay the chicken flat and spread the cheese wedge over it. Evenly layer the ham slices on top of the cheese. Starting with one of the longer sides (or any side, if it's square), tightly roll up the chicken breast cutlet, and secure with toothpicks

Place chicken roll in a baking dish lined with foil and/or sprayed with nonstick spray, and then cover the baking dish with foil.

Bake in the oven for 20 minutes. Carefully remove the foil covering the dish. Continue to bake (uncovered) for an additional 15 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.

MAKES 1 SERVING
Serving Size: 1 chicken cordon bleu (entire recipe) Calories: 222 Fat: 4.5g Sodium: 692mg Carbs: 2g Fiber: 0g Sugars: 1g Protein: 40g POINTS® value 5*


Go Hungry Girl!!! She totally rocks my socks!

Moments to relive

Since I haven't gotten any applicants for Prince Charming yet, I'm gonna stop whining and start blogging.

You know when you think of a really good idea for a blog and you are like "I am definitely going to write about that later!" Then later comes and you have totally forgotten what that was. Well I thought of a great idea yesterday and instead of just trying to remember it I wrote it down so I wouldn't forget.

I was watching Good Morning America, like I do every morning, while I was getting ready for work and a commercial came on for some bank. I wasn't really paying attention to which one it was. But it showed parents helping their son move into college for the first time. It was very melancholy and slightly sad. The parents walking out hand in hand and the son watching them leave from his dorm room window. That got me thinking about that same experience I had with my Mom. That was a BIG moment in my life. I also was slightly jealous of the guy in the commercial. I kinda wish I could relive that moment again.

Which brings me to the topic of this post. What moments in my life would I like to relive again? What moments were so special that I would like to go back and relive them all over. It came down to 6. There is one I'm not going to write about. Just because it was SO special that if I told the whole wide world, I believe it might loose some of its specialness.

• When I was a sophomore in High School I went to go see The Red Hot Chili Peppers in concert. At the time they were one of my favorite bands. It was a great concert. But the best part about it was when they sang the song "Under The Bridge." They turned all the house lights off in the huge civic auditorium and at this time people still held up lighters (not cell phones) so thats all the light that there was. I think every single person in the audience was singing out loud. So much so that you could hardly hear the band singing. It was an awesome moment!

• The day my mom dropped me off at college for the first time. It was so surreal to walk back up to my room from the parking lot after saying goodbye to her, into my dorm room and think "shit." I guess this is it. I was left alone to fend for myself for the very first time.

• When I was in elementary school I was a girl scout. That's why I am always prepared now for anything. They taught me well. One summer we went camping, if you could call it that. We stayed in a cabin. But it was out in the woods and not in the city. If thats not camping then I dont know what is. Anyway, that night the chaparones decided to take us on a night hike. I dont remember why there were bleachers at the campsite but we walked to the bleachers and sat down. I remember looking up and REALLY seeing the stars for the first time. I was raised in the city where there was light pollution, so stars were few and far between. That night there was seriously a billion stars. Every inch of the sky was covered in stars. I was in awe! It was beautiful. I will never forget that moment.
  

• All I'm going to say about the moment I cant talk about it is that it involved one of the only two guys I have ever loved.

• Seeing my niece for the first time. I couldn't believe my brother/ "dodo head" had a part in creating this beautiful perfect little girl. She was absolutely amazing and still is.

• Last October I got to see my name on the big screen! A film I was the AD (assistant director) for was in a local film festival. Making that movie was one of the funnest times in my life, so seeing my name under the Assistant Director credit was amazing. I cried buckets. Hopefully that moment is something I will get experience again and again during my life. That is my goal anyway. :-)
  

What are the moments from your life would you like to relive again if you could? It doesnt have to be big momentous occasions. Just something that meant a lot the first time and it would be awesome to relive again. What are some moments you could have done without the first time?

Prince Charming

I don't know why he has been on my mind so much lately. It's getting kinda annoying actually.

In no particular order...

• Loves music! Much better if we like the same artists. Beatles, Green Day, Weezer, Bob Dylan...
• Has a passion for something in his life. Whether is be writing, basketball, music, snowboarding, photography... something that makes life worth living that he loves to do.
• Smart. I like to be able to hold an intelligent conversation. School isn't super important but I would like to be able to relate on that level.
• Close with his family. I'm super close to mine so that would be very important.
• Respectful. Of me, of friends, family, and complete strangers.
• Trustworthy. Doesn't even know the meaning of cheat.
• Caring. Cares what I care about.
  
• Fun! Nobody likes a wet blanket.
• Likes to plan important things but can also be spontaneous too!
• Be able to communicate feelings. If something is bothering you then tell me. I can't stand people that hold feelings in. There's no point.
• Doesn't get angry easily.
• Patient
• Knows the value of a dollar.
• Good listener
• Loves movies as much as me.
• Good memory
• Good/ Great sense of humor. That is one of the most important things to me. I LOVE to laugh.
• Goofy.
• Self confident. Isn't afraid to be himself.
• Good hygiene
  
• Non- smoker
• Likes to read
• Complimentary
  
• Taller than me. I'm 5'4"
• Nice smile
• Embraces my dorkiness
• Open- minded
• Easy- going

I'm currently taking applications.

Chasing Dreams

I am very blessed in my life. I have TWO great and VERY loving parents. I wouldn't be the person I am today with them. Although they both live far away from me I know they think about me every day and would do anything for me.

I have the coolest, hands down, older brother, the best sister- in- law anyone could ask for, and the sweetest baby niece in the world!

I have many friends that love and care about me very much. I have several friends that I would even call best friends.

So, like I said I am a very lucky person to have so many people in my life that love me and care about me.

But sometimes I feel like I am lacking jut one more person. That special someone that makes your life better with them in it. The person that compliments you in every way. A companion, a mate. I know that I am young, 24 almost 25, but I wish that someone were in my life now. I am a very independant person. I have a job, well kinda two jobs, lots of friends, and hobbies. I take care of myself on my own. I like the person that I am growing up to be, but I wish I had someone to share that with. I know I shouldn't compare myself to others. But I look at some of my friends that are so happily in love it just makes me feel so lonely. I want someone to look at me like there was no one else in the world and I want to look at someone and know that I am a better person because they are in my life.

I'm tired of dating. I'm tired of playing games. I'm tired of meeting stupid immature boys. I think all of those stupid fairy tales royaly screwed me up. Is there such a thing as Prince Chaming? Or am I just chasing dreams?

Stephanie's return

I tried to post a picture every week of my bestie while she was away. But I ran out of pictures. So sad I know. But guess what?? She's home! Finally! I missed her so much. Here is a picture from our happy hour reunion. Can't you tell how happy I am??



Sunday is Easter. And I get to spend it with my bestie at her house. She's making a ham and some potatoes and I'm making my famous secret recipe cake. (I really need to come up with a different name. That one just kinda sucks.)

Am I ready?

So I have been single for a while now. In June it will be about a year and a half. That is the longest I have gone since I graduated high school 7 years ago. I was always a relationship person. Went from long relationship to long relationship without very much time in between any of them. And I liked it like that. I liked having a boyfriend. When I wasn't with someone I was always looking for my next boyfriend. But over this year and a half I have gotten used to not being with anyone. Only taking care of myself and have become very independent. I like not having to report to anyone or make my plans around anyone else. Also, during this year and half I have realized what is necessary for me in and what I definitely need in a mate. So, much so that I have become super picky. Not like I don't give guys a chance. I do. But recently I met someone that I kinda like. That I might possibly want a relationship further down the road with. So, why does that thought scare me? Is it him or me? I don't want to miss out on a good person because I don't want to be in a relationship. Or maybe I'm just not ready to be. I thought I was, but maybe I'm not. How will I know when I am ready? I guess time will only tell.