Monday, February 27, 2012
Happy Birthday Cicero
Cicero was my first bulldog. I miss him so much. Today would have been his birthday! He was a great pup! Happy birthday big guy!
Saturday, February 25, 2012
Online dating - part two
A good friend told me she joined a free dating website. I had to join! I wanted to be able to peruse the guys she was going to date, so we could both get a good laugh out of it. & it was free! So who cares?
Some of you may remember that I tried, unsuccessfully, Match.com about 2 years ago. Well this site, isn't much better, but at least it was free. I've gotten some interesting emails, but this profile really caught my attention. Now I know that this might not be so nice - posting someone else's profile on my blog - but I couldn't resist.
For all my readers out there - this might not be PG rated, so if you are easily offended....maybe you shouldn't read it. I did block out his name....so I guess he can't sue me, but I had to share this. It was just too funny. The following is his Top 15 list of Things You Should Know About Me. Again, the BOLD part is my deciphering of what his Top 15 Things really mean. Yes, I'm probably going to go to hell for this, but hey, it's mildly amusing & not meant to hurt anyone's feelings. It's just to point out how guys really think of themselves & how opposite it really is! & for the record, I have nothing against bald guys. I'm just trying to be funny. Here goes (again.......this isn't PG or very nice of me - perhaps a bit mean spirited too).
Something for your mind ......
Here is my top 15 things about me:
1. I am adorable in my baseball hats. BALD
2. I look hot in Carhartts. I AM A GARBAGE MAN
3. I am strong. I CAN LIFT 80 LBS GARBAGE CANS, BECAUSE I AM A GARBAGE MAN
4. I tough. I ONCE SMASHED AN EMPTY BEER CAN ON MY FOREHEAD.
5. I have endurance. 2 PUMP CHUMP.
6. As a Fishermen I will work through sickness, injury, and weather to get it done. I THREW A LINE OVER THE EDGE OF THE MANASQUAN INLET ONCE & CAUGHT A BOOT.
7. I enjoy sitting around the table, telling stories and laughing. I'M LAZY & DON'T LIKE TO TAKE YOU OUT FOR DRINKS.
8. As a fisherman I am a man’s man. I DON'T SHOWER.
9. I am grateful and appreciative of everything women do for me. THANKS FOR THE BJ
10. I don’t boast simply let my work speak volumes. I AM INCAPABLE OF NORMAL CONVERSATION.
11. I am generous with my time and money and will help out friends and family in need. I'LL PICK UP THE TUESDAY NIGHT 2 FOR 1 DATE TICKETS AT THE MOVIES.
12. I am smart. I KNOW HOW TO PUT THE SEAT DOWN.
13. I clean up very well. OCCASIONALLY I USE DEODORANT.
14. I don’t have to be entertained every second of the day. I am fine with solitude. I NEVER LISTEN TO A WORD YOU SAY.
15. Loyal to friends and family and yahh I can cook. WOULD YOU LIKE FRIES WITH THAT?
OK, so if you stop following my blog because of this post, I will understand. This is just my really sarcastic side laughing about some guy (who I have never met) & his silly post on a dating website. & yes, I wonder why I am still single. :)
Some of you may remember that I tried, unsuccessfully, Match.com about 2 years ago. Well this site, isn't much better, but at least it was free. I've gotten some interesting emails, but this profile really caught my attention. Now I know that this might not be so nice - posting someone else's profile on my blog - but I couldn't resist.
For all my readers out there - this might not be PG rated, so if you are easily offended....maybe you shouldn't read it. I did block out his name....so I guess he can't sue me, but I had to share this. It was just too funny. The following is his Top 15 list of Things You Should Know About Me. Again, the BOLD part is my deciphering of what his Top 15 Things really mean. Yes, I'm probably going to go to hell for this, but hey, it's mildly amusing & not meant to hurt anyone's feelings. It's just to point out how guys really think of themselves & how opposite it really is! & for the record, I have nothing against bald guys. I'm just trying to be funny. Here goes (again.......this isn't PG or very nice of me - perhaps a bit mean spirited too).
Something for your mind ......
Here is my top 15 things about me:
1. I am adorable in my baseball hats. BALD
2. I look hot in Carhartts. I AM A GARBAGE MAN
3. I am strong. I CAN LIFT 80 LBS GARBAGE CANS, BECAUSE I AM A GARBAGE MAN
4. I tough. I ONCE SMASHED AN EMPTY BEER CAN ON MY FOREHEAD.
5. I have endurance. 2 PUMP CHUMP.
6. As a Fishermen I will work through sickness, injury, and weather to get it done. I THREW A LINE OVER THE EDGE OF THE MANASQUAN INLET ONCE & CAUGHT A BOOT.
7. I enjoy sitting around the table, telling stories and laughing. I'M LAZY & DON'T LIKE TO TAKE YOU OUT FOR DRINKS.
8. As a fisherman I am a man’s man. I DON'T SHOWER.
9. I am grateful and appreciative of everything women do for me. THANKS FOR THE BJ
10. I don’t boast simply let my work speak volumes. I AM INCAPABLE OF NORMAL CONVERSATION.
11. I am generous with my time and money and will help out friends and family in need. I'LL PICK UP THE TUESDAY NIGHT 2 FOR 1 DATE TICKETS AT THE MOVIES.
12. I am smart. I KNOW HOW TO PUT THE SEAT DOWN.
13. I clean up very well. OCCASIONALLY I USE DEODORANT.
14. I don’t have to be entertained every second of the day. I am fine with solitude. I NEVER LISTEN TO A WORD YOU SAY.
15. Loyal to friends and family and yahh I can cook. WOULD YOU LIKE FRIES WITH THAT?
OK, so if you stop following my blog because of this post, I will understand. This is just my really sarcastic side laughing about some guy (who I have never met) & his silly post on a dating website. & yes, I wonder why I am still single. :)
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Lent
Every year I try to think of something good to give up for Lent. I'm not the best Catholic in the world, but I try where I can. One year I gave up meat. Which, gave me a new found respect for vegetarians. Not easy to find options for a meat free lunch, especially when I am not the biggest fan of fish. Very limiting.
I think this year I'm going to give up soda. That's lame. Not sure Jesus would think that's a big sacrifice. I should give up candy (gasp!) maybe I will. I haven't had any yet today! Now that would be a big sacrifice, as I love candy! Sometimes I think I'd rather eat sweets than regular food.
In other boring Jenn-ness, I did receive an email from the MS Society about the 2012 NYC triathlon. That means it is getting closer. OK, it is 4 1/2 months away, but still, getting closer! I have to raise $893 more dollars. I hope I can do it! But I do have some time. I have to get creative with my fundraising goals!
In other news, I have been back to the gym & I am getting into a better groove. Thank God! Oops, I probably shouldn't say that on the first day of lent. Ha ha.
I think this year I'm going to give up soda. That's lame. Not sure Jesus would think that's a big sacrifice. I should give up candy (gasp!) maybe I will. I haven't had any yet today! Now that would be a big sacrifice, as I love candy! Sometimes I think I'd rather eat sweets than regular food.
In other boring Jenn-ness, I did receive an email from the MS Society about the 2012 NYC triathlon. That means it is getting closer. OK, it is 4 1/2 months away, but still, getting closer! I have to raise $893 more dollars. I hope I can do it! But I do have some time. I have to get creative with my fundraising goals!
In other news, I have been back to the gym & I am getting into a better groove. Thank God! Oops, I probably shouldn't say that on the first day of lent. Ha ha.
Friday, February 10, 2012
The Color Run 5k NYC
This was totally stolen from my friend's Pinterest page, but who cares? How much fun does this look? I don't think that sentence is grammatically correct, but again, who cares?
I'm always up for doing something different in fun & never need an excuse to do something different & fun in NYC.
Need a team of 4. Who wants in?
I'm always up for doing something different in fun & never need an excuse to do something different & fun in NYC.
Need a team of 4. Who wants in?
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Coach
Last year, as some of you may know, I went and paid a small fortune for a triathlon coach. Lets just say it was less than ideal. & to be honest, I stiffed her for the last $187. Why you ask? Because she totally sucked. & it probably wasn't nice of me to admit that, but when you provide 50% of what you say you're going to provide, I think getting paid 90% is fair.
& I never do stuff like that, but what recourse did I have? I can't call the Better Business Bureau. & she lived in California, so good luck suing me. Harsh? Definitely! But when you fly 3,000 to California to participate in a race & the so-called "coach" doesn't even call you the week of/day before/day of/day after the race, well, I wish I had stiffed her for a lot more than $187. There was more to it than not calling me before the race, believe me, but I'm not going to get into how lame she was.
The biggest regret I have is that I didn't keep the workout plan. It was loaded into a fancy online training log & once the race was over....POOF! the plan disappeared. Yeah, so much for paying for that too. My fault for not printing it out though.
Overall, I was not happy with the coaching I received, but I am willing to give it another try. I did contact a trainer, to no avail, but I think I found someone good, through the Sandy Hookers, that can help me out! I'm really interested in a training plan. That worked out the best for me. But this year.....I'm going to keep a copy! Live & learn I guess.
I am 60% of the way to my goal of $2,500 for the MS fundraiser for the NYC triathlon. So if you can spare a dollar or two, please feel free to donate to my race! Here's the link! http://main.nationalmssociety.org/site/TR/Run/NYNGeneralEvents?px=9118691&pg=personal&fr_id=18329
& I never do stuff like that, but what recourse did I have? I can't call the Better Business Bureau. & she lived in California, so good luck suing me. Harsh? Definitely! But when you fly 3,000 to California to participate in a race & the so-called "coach" doesn't even call you the week of/day before/day of/day after the race, well, I wish I had stiffed her for a lot more than $187. There was more to it than not calling me before the race, believe me, but I'm not going to get into how lame she was.
The biggest regret I have is that I didn't keep the workout plan. It was loaded into a fancy online training log & once the race was over....POOF! the plan disappeared. Yeah, so much for paying for that too. My fault for not printing it out though.
Overall, I was not happy with the coaching I received, but I am willing to give it another try. I did contact a trainer, to no avail, but I think I found someone good, through the Sandy Hookers, that can help me out! I'm really interested in a training plan. That worked out the best for me. But this year.....I'm going to keep a copy! Live & learn I guess.
I am 60% of the way to my goal of $2,500 for the MS fundraiser for the NYC triathlon. So if you can spare a dollar or two, please feel free to donate to my race! Here's the link! http://main.nationalmssociety.org/site/TR/Run/NYNGeneralEvents?px=9118691&pg=personal&fr_id=18329
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Spring Lake 5 AM
It's February! So you know what that means? Time to register for the Spring Lake Five. At 5:00 am. Yep, you read that right five, no six! faithful followers - hello Gloriane! Now I think the organizers of this race are taking this whole "five" thing a bit too far. This year you have to register online, or have the race application postmarked by February 1st. Ugh, getting up at 5 am seems to be my only option. I know I would never get to the post office today.
At 2:30 am I wake up. Not by choice, of course, but because this is my witching hour. Actually 3 am is, but I guess I was a bit early last night. The funny part of all of this is that I had a dream that I didn't get the chance to register for the race & I had to register late.....as my dentist. What did I eat last night before I went to bed????
As I lay in bed watching Law & Order reruns I am wondering if I should set my alarm or just hope for the best & let my internal clock remind me at 5 am. After 2 thrilling Briscoe & Curtis episodes I must have fallen back to sleep. At 5:08 am I wake up & jump out of bed. OK, time to register. Now, I know you are thinking, who the hell wants to get up at 5 am to do anything? I agree, I think this is ridiculous, but this will be my third year (should be my 11th, but hey I was lazy for 8 years) running this race & it fills up in a matter of days. Thankfully, I have my early registration password & downstairs I go to register.
It's 5:11 now & I am sitting in front of my computer. Who is up this early? Besides my Dad & my Grandmother that is. I should have had them register, but that would have required me showing them how to use a computer. Yeah, getting up myself was clearly the better option.
I click on the link & what? What's that? Registration is not open? WHAT???? You make me get up at 5:00 am & you don't have the link open. It's 5:11! If this was ticketmaster I'd be locked out already! 11 minutes is a long time to wait, especially when you're overtired! At 5:13 the link finally worked & I am in! Yeah, thanks for getting up & out of bed lazy link setter upper.
I make sure I have the receipt & acknowledgement from the website, shut off my computer, pat Louie on the head (who, by the way is wondering what I am doing up so early) & I am back off to bed. I see my friend Lisa Sue has text me, she is also in. A quick update on facebook & a text to Dori & Fran Rizzo & we are all registered. Woo hoo! This year I am hoping to break 50 minutes, hey - I AM SLOW PEOPLE, but Lisa Sue has reminded me - why rush - get your money's worth! Sounds like a plan Lisa!
At 2:30 am I wake up. Not by choice, of course, but because this is my witching hour. Actually 3 am is, but I guess I was a bit early last night. The funny part of all of this is that I had a dream that I didn't get the chance to register for the race & I had to register late.....as my dentist. What did I eat last night before I went to bed????
As I lay in bed watching Law & Order reruns I am wondering if I should set my alarm or just hope for the best & let my internal clock remind me at 5 am. After 2 thrilling Briscoe & Curtis episodes I must have fallen back to sleep. At 5:08 am I wake up & jump out of bed. OK, time to register. Now, I know you are thinking, who the hell wants to get up at 5 am to do anything? I agree, I think this is ridiculous, but this will be my third year (should be my 11th, but hey I was lazy for 8 years) running this race & it fills up in a matter of days. Thankfully, I have my early registration password & downstairs I go to register.
It's 5:11 now & I am sitting in front of my computer. Who is up this early? Besides my Dad & my Grandmother that is. I should have had them register, but that would have required me showing them how to use a computer. Yeah, getting up myself was clearly the better option.
I click on the link & what? What's that? Registration is not open? WHAT???? You make me get up at 5:00 am & you don't have the link open. It's 5:11! If this was ticketmaster I'd be locked out already! 11 minutes is a long time to wait, especially when you're overtired! At 5:13 the link finally worked & I am in! Yeah, thanks for getting up & out of bed lazy link setter upper.
I make sure I have the receipt & acknowledgement from the website, shut off my computer, pat Louie on the head (who, by the way is wondering what I am doing up so early) & I am back off to bed. I see my friend Lisa Sue has text me, she is also in. A quick update on facebook & a text to Dori & Fran Rizzo & we are all registered. Woo hoo! This year I am hoping to break 50 minutes, hey - I AM SLOW PEOPLE, but Lisa Sue has reminded me - why rush - get your money's worth! Sounds like a plan Lisa!
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