tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-65911317291736056852024-03-05T13:53:25.442-08:00Living Spree!Getting the most out of life. A blog about parenting, autism, travel, health & fitness, career, money and love!bleuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17518180951950476888noreply@blogger.comBlogger61125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6591131729173605685.post-1390203150171839012011-10-16T08:32:00.000-07:002011-10-16T08:48:29.679-07:00Week 2: Running schedule<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB55UNZ2EUdXmXc-zE8GJKpXfr5YothMZRY7lSqL5dYfmqhyz2MJJYKd9VFNYqC-SJkCJEb3rF6DybcXgNglWnWtr1b7AQbsXWbIlmt3ggIjWsNzm9iNynL0B1oxz7MHW7AeYComqCFEJ-/s1600/Training+schedule.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB55UNZ2EUdXmXc-zE8GJKpXfr5YothMZRY7lSqL5dYfmqhyz2MJJYKd9VFNYqC-SJkCJEb3rF6DybcXgNglWnWtr1b7AQbsXWbIlmt3ggIjWsNzm9iNynL0B1oxz7MHW7AeYComqCFEJ-/s320/Training+schedule.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5664113346258067714" /></a>After my partying like a rock star (not) wine post on Saturday, I am now posting my running schedule.<div><br /></div><div>A little background ~ I have been into fitness for 20 years; and now at age 40 I decided to run a 10K marathon. The most running I have done was 5K on trails or baseball/soccer fields (and it's a struggling 5K). Friday was the first time I have run 4 miles and I was quite proud of myself. </div><div><br /></div><div>I decided to push the envelope and register for this <a href="http://www.mermaidseries.com/run#!__san-francisco">10K mermaid run in San Francisco</a>. I am nervous but I know I can do it.</div><div><br /></div><div>Anyway, I modified a training schedule that I found online to suit my schedule and I have under 4 weeks left. Today I am taking a flexibility class at my gym for the over-exerciser and plan to do that every Sunday. I can't do my long runs on Saturday so I do them on Fridays. </div><div><br /></div><div>For cross/strength I do mix in a lot of heavy weight training because I love weight training, but I will and I throw in some fun cardio machines and classes at the gym.</div><div><br /></div><div>My mother gave me some advice and she asked me 'how do I picture my life ~ what makes me happy', so that is what I am doing and actually the point of this blog. </div><div><br /></div><div>I picture myself as an athlete and that is what I am going to start doing. I have a lot more living spree things planned so stay tuned!</div>bleuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17518180951950476888noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6591131729173605685.post-19034376888625862492011-10-15T08:56:00.001-07:002011-10-15T09:05:23.325-07:00Red red wineeee<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.sxc.hu/browse.phtml?f=download&id=1335583&redirect=photo"><img alt="Red Red Wine" src="http://www.sxc.hu/photo/pic/m/t/th/theswedish/1335583_red_red_wine.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">I caught up with an old friend last night and drank 1 glasses 'o wine too many... ugh! My aching head. </div><div><br /></div><div>I'm in the process of training for a 10K on November 12, and this was not in my running diet. </div><div><br /></div><div>On top of that, I need to work out later today.... sigh</div>bleuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17518180951950476888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6591131729173605685.post-15120750991900209962011-10-14T18:57:00.000-07:002011-10-14T18:59:25.507-07:00Hello World!Hi there blog world!<div><br /></div><div>DS and I are still here. I have been going in warp speed and have been doing a piss poor job at managing my time and hence no blogging or reading blogs.</div><div><br /></div><div>I hope to be back in the saddle. I miss it. I will spend the next few days getting caught up with my blog reading.</div><div><br /></div><div>Everything is good with DS and I'm not doing too shabby either.</div>bleuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17518180951950476888noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6591131729173605685.post-80718795648770145232011-08-15T18:50:00.001-07:002011-08-15T18:54:44.868-07:00Getting Organized!For the rest of this month, I need to get organized and fast.
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<br />This includes:
<br />~personal paperwork and files
<br />~professional (invoices, receipts for deductions, DS medical expense tracking for taxes)
<br />~computer clean up
<br />~password organization
<br />~my time! DS' time
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<br />So many things coming up, and just adding this new job is an adjustment.
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<br />The good thing is I'm on top of things so it shouldn't be too much work.
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<br />But organization is my theme for the next quarter!
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<br />bleuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17518180951950476888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6591131729173605685.post-40666685323086660732011-08-14T18:10:00.000-07:002011-08-14T18:50:24.075-07:00Menu Plan Aug 14-20I'm starting to meal plan again, it's helpful for my budget. It's somewhat tough to come up with ideas that both my son and I like. The things I like, he does not like and I don't usually eat carbs at dinner<em> (part of my new "diet").</em> The menu is just an overall foundation some things may change like side veggies and I may substitute the carbs for myself.
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<br /><strong><span style="color:#6600cc;">Sunday</span></strong>~Steak and eggs
<br /><span style="color:#cc0000;"><strong>Monday</strong></span>~GF breaded chicken breasts with asparagus
<br /><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>Tuesday</strong></span>~Bangers and Mash and peas
<br /><span style="color:#3333ff;"><strong>Wednesday</strong></span>~Burgers and homemade fries
<br /><span style="color:#33cc00;"><strong>Thursday</strong></span>~Meatball Marinara
<br /><span style="color:#cc33cc;"><strong>Friday</strong></span>~Salmon, spinach and wild rice
<br /><span style="color:#663300;"><strong>Saturday</strong></span>~Veggie pasta toss
<br />bleuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17518180951950476888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6591131729173605685.post-13768038866379061392011-08-13T20:05:00.000-07:002011-08-13T21:02:32.030-07:00Latest UpdatesMy darling little DS is back and my life feels so much better. He's been home for a couple of weeks now. No matter how hard I tried, I just did not feel good without him here. Sure I had fun, etc... but having him back, I feel twice the person I was before.
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<br />DS has started a new medication to help regulate his body and increase his attention. There is a huge difference, which I'm excited, so we are keeping him on it and we are going to increase the dose. The doctor started him on a low dosage but wants to see better focus; I agree.
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<br />His language has improved but it still needs more attention. We are rounding a corner with DS and I just really want to focus more on him this fall. For that fact, I will not be taking on any new clients and also winding down my current client.
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<br />Here are more updates, since I haven't been around the blogosphere as much as I like.
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<br /><strong>DS' updates and targets</strong>: I feel good about the future of DS. This fall, he is taking speech therapy and he will also do an Integrated Playgroup; which is facilitated play therapy by an expert between him and two typical peers. He is also taking swim lessons and I may enroll him in an art class. Then he has his standing playdate once a week with his non typical friend; so we will be busy! Yikes!
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<br />I have some targets for him that I need to work on at home; these include: reading comprehension, language pragmatic skills and social skills.
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<br /><strong>Relocation (?):</strong> My landlord informed me that he is thinking about selling the building; but I found out, the building is actually on the market. So I'm not sure what that will mean with new owners. Of course you think, they may raise the rent or ask you to leave; since my lease is up and I'm on a month to month basis. Not sure, we'll see what the potential new owners want. I want to move anyway. This school district doesn't embrace inclusion like I would like and living in an apartment has been a challenge with my son. We are outdoor people and I would love to have a yard. I just hope we can stay put through the holidays and figure out something after the first of the year.
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<br /><strong>Career/Education/Money</strong>: So as I mentioned, I'm not going to work with kids anymore and take a break. I just need to focus on my son's development and I find, working so much with children on the spectrum and coming home and working with my son just leaves me spent. I am taking a sabbatical for a little while. I love working with children, but I just really want to be there for my son, he needs me big time right now.
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<br />I still want a career in Special Needs and because of that, I am looking into PhD programs. I found two that I'm interested in and want to research them both further. I plan to apply next year. In the meantime, I'm studying for the GREs. I'm doing pretty well but I am going to start looking for a study partner. I have some fliers I am going to hang in some local cafes and I also posted a listing on craigslist.
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<br />I plan on working part-time as a Research Assistant this year. I need to do this, so that I can get recent research experience and it will look good for my application process. I hope to get paid but if I have to volunteer I will do that as well.
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<br />As for money ~ I still have one client and I did look for dd jobs to do over summer and it was tough to find something. I did finally find something and it's part-time and works out great for my schedule, so I'm excited. It's nothing in the Education world, it's more of basic office duties, database management and PowerPoint slides for a training company. I'm happy because of the hours and the nature of the work allow me to focus on my son and my application process for school.
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<br /><strong>Dating</strong>: I tried the online dating and it just does not work for me. I know it works for some people, but I just couldn't take it. Besides that, I seem to be doing better offline. A lot of people approach me and ask me for my number and not sure what it is about this one grocery store, but every time I go in there, I get so much attention from guys shopping. Nothing has panned out yet, but when something serious happens, I will let you know ;)
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<br />Oh and I have a small crush on this guy in my neighborhood. I think it's so much fun to have a crush. He rides his bike up and down these hills and I don't know how it rides up these mountains, because this is the Bay Area and this particular area has some tough hills. But he does it. He is CUTE!!!!! And his body is H.O.T. hot!!!! I see him when I'm running/walking the hills, which isn't often. So far all he has done has smiled and said hello. Bicycle man is cute!
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<br />Speaking of <strong>Fitness</strong>: I have achieved my goal and I can run 5K! I haven't done an official race, but I can do it around the tracks near my house; so I am happy! I also have recently cut down my carbs and try and take in 150 carbs per day. Yes, I count carbs; I was telling the cashier about it at the grocery store and the bagger thought we were nuts, but whatever! it works for me. I have a cheat day that I use if and when I feel like it, but I don't go crazy.
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<br />I have managed to get running in 2-3x per week and I work on weights 2x per week. So working out 4-5 times has paid off. My body is pretty much where I want it to be; with the exception of losing maybe 2 inches in my waist. But I got a compliment from a lady while I was stretching at the track. She told me my body was amazing and my legs and arms looked great. I was like 'WOW!', thanks. It just made me feel good to have all this hard work pay off.
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<br />I will list my workout routine and a few menu ideas in case anyone is interested later in the week :)
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<br /><strong>Solo Social Life</strong>: Is solo social and oxymoron? LOL. I have really started to do things alone. Not because I wanted to, but I noticed as you get older and everyone else does, your schedules rarely, if ever sync up.
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<br />Don't get me wrong, my social calendar was hoping for a good part of the summer. I have done a lot of activities with friends and met a lot of new great people and it's been so much fun, but it's not always easy to have the time match.
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<br />I have a movie buddy and we get together every few months and catch a flick, but I also go solo and have fun; been doing that for a few years. I plan to see Sarah's Key next.
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<br />I also started hanging out at my favorite cafes solo and it's great atmosphere and people watching. I also get a lot of studying done as well.
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<br />My next big solo adventure is this place in San Fran. It's a restaurant but at 10pm, they move the tables away and bring in a DJ and they play dancehall Caribbean music and the crowd is just awesome. I have gone with friends several times and I stay on the dance floor all night, but this time I'm just going alone. This DJ is there once a month only, so I have to wait til September :(
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<br />I think that is it for now, sorry it's soooo long!
<br />bleuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17518180951950476888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6591131729173605685.post-90943811318244040182011-08-06T15:50:00.000-07:002011-08-06T15:52:39.702-07:00Long time no blog!Wow, it feels like a long time since I have stopped by my blog or anyone else's blog.<br /><br />I just got caught up with so many things in July. And most importantly, I got my little man back! I feel so much better when he is around. Yay!<br /><br />I will be more active after the weekend and looking forward to catching up.<br /><br />Have a sensational Saturday!bleuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17518180951950476888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6591131729173605685.post-5393647359110991222011-07-16T19:23:00.000-07:002011-07-16T19:35:20.252-07:00They grow up so fast!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjugIBzjVy_HQHgFD1h4NZYVB2HmTnN_7vhIwoh49MSLYH1-b7ENuXDDeOTlSq04NSxkRdCgNnt2WOwryZdX_lCzvUtzTfOGNJNit7TBksNkZyqNk1g8RdceqieDBgXojVESciLBkUCrLLs/s1600/1225503_seedling.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630141774100951906" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjugIBzjVy_HQHgFD1h4NZYVB2HmTnN_7vhIwoh49MSLYH1-b7ENuXDDeOTlSq04NSxkRdCgNnt2WOwryZdX_lCzvUtzTfOGNJNit7TBksNkZyqNk1g8RdceqieDBgXojVESciLBkUCrLLs/s320/1225503_seedling.jpg" border="0" /></a>Today, I saw my mentee (<em>a girl I mentored since she was 14 years old</em>). She is now 24. I kept in touch with her over the years but we haven't seen each other in about 4 years. She is all grown up! I remember when I saw her at age 20, and she was asking me about sex and I told her, just give me a second... because just the other day you were 14!!! She just grew up so fast, that I couldn't believe she was asking me about sex. After I processed the fact that time moves on, I remember telling her any and everything she wanted to know.<br /><br />Now at 24, she lives with her boyfriend, works and is trying to figure out what she wants to do with her life. She is very put together, considering her upbringing (that's another story).<br /><br />We strolled down University Ave in Palo Alto, ate Pizza at Pizza My Heart, followed by Coffee outside at Borders. And we just talked and laughed. We discussed sex and there was no more nostalgia for me, wishing she was only 14, I told her about my divorce (she asked) we talked about sex (of course) and I encouraged her to not rush into having children, weight and diets, her family drama and discussed more sex. LOL. It was such a good day.<br /><br />She is so funny and glad that I can be there for her and she confides in me. I love that girl!bleuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17518180951950476888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6591131729173605685.post-23767235757772394782011-07-15T16:53:00.000-07:002011-07-15T17:07:15.116-07:00My social calendar is filling upI am so not use to having a social calendar. Typically, my socialization included talking to other parents int he waiting room of a therapist office.<br /><br />I don't want to get too comfortable because I know this is temporary. But I have to say, I'm at a place now, 2 weeks before picking up DS, that I am totally feeling good about my independence. I wouldn't trade DS for the world, but I dare I say, I'm having.... FUN? LOL.<br /><br />So, I had two offers for tonight, Friday. Both with girlfriends who wanted to hang out. One was at an UPSCALE lounge where all the venture capitalist hang out. The other, at my favorite Cafe while my friend pours her heart out about her ex-boyfriend marrying another woman. Guess which one I chose?<br /><br />I chose my friend crying her heart out. Yes, the swanky upscale place, full of eligible bachelors and beautiful people, where champagne flowed with laughter in the air, and plush chairs and the right lighting... is preferred. I know what it is to want to purge and bitch and moan about your ex.<br /><br />I honestly am happy to be there for a friend. Friendship means a lot to me and friends have always been around for me and when I needed to man bash! LOL.<br /><br />Besides, that swanky place is not going anywhere! I will go another time.<br /><br />I just can't believe my calendar for the rest of July... A Picasso exhibit, Concerts in the park, Girls only champagne brunch, weekend BBQ, cute guys at the running club, and much more.<br /><br />I am enjoying, because next month, it will be school days, therapy, play dates, and violin lessons. Thank goodness, the play dates out here include wine! LOL.<br /><br />Hope you all are having a Jolly July.bleuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17518180951950476888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6591131729173605685.post-52133502157291998492011-07-14T18:50:00.000-07:002011-07-14T19:05:41.696-07:00Showing the love... link loveI had to show the love... There are some blogs that are like my morning coffee; I just have to have them. Here are some of my favorites.... in no particular order.<br /><br />Big Little Wolf @ <a href="http://dailyplateofcrazy.com/">Daily Plate of Crazy</a>, always has such thoughtful and well-written posts. I think her intelligence attracts me the most and she is able write about a subject and just give you all angles. From sex and relationships to politics to healthcare! I am happy to have stumbled across her blog.<br /><br />I have to work out and I can't stand the music at the gym. I turn to this blog, when I need to find some good music. I don't even know 90% of these songs, but over at <a href="http://www.inthegym.net/">inthegym.net </a>you get to hear the song and playlist are sorted by your workout; cycling, running, weights. I love it.<br /><br />I love my single mamas! But this mama is no longer single. I followed her in the past and it's just so wonderful to see that she has found love again. She is a great blogger and glad to see she still posts. Please check out <a href="http://singlemomseeking.com/blog/">Single Mom Seeking</a>.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.motherhoodinnyc.com/">Motherhood in NYC </a>is great. I use to live in NYC, so I have an affinity. She writes great post and she is funny.<br /><br />And last but not least... I have to shout out my Autism parents. Being a parent to a child with Autism and teaching children with Autism, it's such a full part of my life. I definitely have my favorite Autism blogs as you can see on my blogroll. And when I found dad's writing blogs, I had to read. I love it. And <a href="http://lostandtired.com/">Lost and Tired </a>is DS times three! Please stop over and see what is going on when you can.<br /><br />Those are just a few of my favorites!<br /><br />Keep blogging everyone!!!bleuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17518180951950476888noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6591131729173605685.post-65554375232662459892011-07-14T10:07:00.000-07:002011-07-14T10:15:55.038-07:00In the news... NYC boy's killingThis story makes me so sick to my stomach.<br /><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/nyc-boys-gruesome-killing-shocks-community-120852641.html">http://news.yahoo.com/nyc-boys-gruesome-killing-shocks-community-120852641.html</a><br /><br />An 8 year old boy was walking from summer camp to meet his mother, who was waiting 7 blocks away on a street corner. Apparently, he missed a turn and asked a man for help and the man abducted him and then dismembered him.<br /><br />I am speechless and just so sad. I feel for this family and makes me want to hold my son close.bleuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17518180951950476888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6591131729173605685.post-48953326685473089162011-07-13T17:16:00.000-07:002011-07-13T17:33:35.623-07:00Weekly UpdateSo what is going on in my life...<br /><br /><strong>DS</strong>: I had a moment of weakness and I almost left my house to go get my son, when I heard him tell me he was sad and wanted me and started crying. I started crying and my heart just broke. I called a friend who talked me off the ledge and told me, he needs to learn to be away from me sometimes and this is good for him. I pulled out of it and luckily he did too. I think he is just having a hard time adjusting. But a new video game and a promise to see some shark exhibit at a local casino on the strip and he's all better. LOL. And so am I. When he is doing good, I'm doing good.<br /><br />Oh and it's so funny how my heart melts, when they send me a picture of him on the phone. Such a cutie pie!!! My little muffin man.<br /><br /><strong>Work</strong>: I am still working part-time with one student and I have some potential side-hustles going on. We'll see what happens.<br /><br /><strong>Gym</strong>: I took a Killer Cross Training class today and I was nervous but it ended up being ok! I did pretty good and my body is coming along nicely. I just want to loose about 2 inches in my waist. I have been focusing on lower body because my upper body develops fast and I don't like how it looks. I am also doing so much better with my running and look forward to my running group on Saturday.<br /><br /><strong>Dating</strong>: The <span style="color:#ff0000;"><em>HOT</em></span> topic. I went out the other night and got two phone numbers. I wasn't really interested though. And no, not being picky. One was a married man who was separated and I do <strong>not</strong> do separated, plus he seemed to bounce from one female to the next. And the other was out of my age range. Way out. I did sign up with a paid dating site and at least the people responding to my ad have a bit more to say and seem a bit more serious than the free site. We'll see. Oh and a very nice man helped me grocery shopping today! It was too funny. I'm telling you, when you turn that cablight on, plenty of people try and hail your cab! Tomorrow, I'm off to a single's mixer, I don't really like going to those, but I figure what the heck.<br /><br /><strong>Food</strong>: I haven't posted a menu because I'm just eating whatever I can whip up at a moment's notice. No meal plan til August. I did make some GF crab cakes today and they were pretty tasty.<br /><br /><strong>Reunion</strong>: I use to be a mentor for troubled teens and my mentee and I still keep in touch. She recently contacted me, she is now 21!!! How time flies and we are going out on Saturday. She is such a sweetie, I miss her and look forward to seeing her and seeing how she is doing. She cracks me up and just loves to make fun of me. When I use to pick her up, she would say, you drive slow like my mom! LOL. I think we'll take the BART train and head to the city and walk around.<br /><br />That's about it, I look forward to reading other blogs and finding out what is going on in your neck of the woods ;)bleuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17518180951950476888noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6591131729173605685.post-52428308544196627122011-07-12T21:34:00.000-07:002011-07-12T21:42:37.628-07:00TV Show: Teen Wolf<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw5K94xjPcOfvnYazHibpTvZVevOQnfid0f4CTNNFon6fIakqHhZofR6-v8B-Xy1yLayn8st9Si19q7A9KErDSgR0CQLRPPhRlrx5_JAF-3imQrEiBj4p2V_tnzsOEMLX5SYq64o0asL5D/s1600/teenwolf.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628691294538754402" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 211px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 317px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw5K94xjPcOfvnYazHibpTvZVevOQnfid0f4CTNNFon6fIakqHhZofR6-v8B-Xy1yLayn8st9Si19q7A9KErDSgR0CQLRPPhRlrx5_JAF-3imQrEiBj4p2V_tnzsOEMLX5SYq64o0asL5D/s320/teenwolf.jpg" border="0" /></a> (picture from imdb.com)</div><br /><div align="left"><br />I have to admit, I am a TV junkie. I love TV, it's my late night obsession. Thank goodness for my DVR, it allows me to just record everything and watch back at my leisure.<br /><br />My latest favorite show, Teen Wolf on MTV. I remember watching the original with Michael J. Fox and I looked forward to the remake. It didn't disappoint and Monday's episode was full of thrills and chills!<br /><br />Anyone else watching this? What's your favorite guilty pleasure TV program?</div>bleuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17518180951950476888noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6591131729173605685.post-16879742027046822002011-07-11T09:27:00.000-07:002011-07-11T09:39:12.545-07:00Horrible Bosses<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJNc1YBcFfOiw9_btjpQEM2_D5zANgODA2ShvtASJKIWJUsAB58z9Ze0Xs_2lIODkkA1JNw3iygxHYpDkk9uldf-1yu8wUsb1RmGQ-cgeFGTHUheLlyNlkPIl40RQQRWFbSNeIU6PBx8S0/s1600/movie_theatre.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628132293693869650" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 225px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJNc1YBcFfOiw9_btjpQEM2_D5zANgODA2ShvtASJKIWJUsAB58z9Ze0Xs_2lIODkkA1JNw3iygxHYpDkk9uldf-1yu8wUsb1RmGQ-cgeFGTHUheLlyNlkPIl40RQQRWFbSNeIU6PBx8S0/s320/movie_theatre.jpg" border="0" /></a>After a busy weekend with friends, I decided to do my time honored tradition of checking out a matinee alone. I couldn't wait to see Horrible Bosses! This movie stars Jennifer Aniston, Jason Sudeikis, Charlie Day, Kevin Spacey, Jamie Foxx, Jason Bateman and Colin Farrell.<br /><br />I will not give too much away but the story... 3 guys have horrible bosses! The oversexed Jennifer Aniston who sexually harasses her employee. Kevin Spacey, who uses his power to taunt and abuse his employees. And Colin Farrell, who just cares about money and coke. They conspire to kill their bosses. A lot of people are comparing this movie to a male version of 9 to 5 and I can definitely see that. <br /><br />The movie does deliver steady laughs, the guys are hilarious. I can only imagine how much fun they had making this movie. But it did fall flat for me toward the middle and picked up a bit after that.<br /><br />I would say, in terms of funny, the Hangover still ranks the most recent funny comedy I've seen in a while, followed by Bridesmaids. This comes in after those 2. <br /><br />BTW... Jennifer looks GREAT!bleuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17518180951950476888noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6591131729173605685.post-49824583706568410932011-07-07T17:51:00.000-07:002011-07-07T18:05:36.783-07:00Who wears short shorts?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe5lbUGAZiu9hgGndFp6rRIsy-lRkRY4QZpd7ocKYzUQ3xnXYlphd8xrMiinZF1ciQloXUppBeXAnjNIhqIeR0WvUA6HOEBOtKqTnpEs-fq7Ou29GPSZH-tiSfA5Dn9T7NEGmvKdkRJvf0/s1600/shortshorts.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626777803505426898" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 199px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe5lbUGAZiu9hgGndFp6rRIsy-lRkRY4QZpd7ocKYzUQ3xnXYlphd8xrMiinZF1ciQloXUppBeXAnjNIhqIeR0WvUA6HOEBOtKqTnpEs-fq7Ou29GPSZH-tiSfA5Dn9T7NEGmvKdkRJvf0/s320/shortshorts.jpg" border="0" /></a>This has always been on my mind and a topic between friends sometimes. Who can wear "short shorts"? Is there an unspoken fashion rule? Is it reserved for a certain age group or body type? I wear them around the house and feel I look pretty darn good. I'm 5'4", 125 pounds, decent legs and my behind is not bad--ha ha. I can get away with it. But I never wear them in public.<br /><br />I was in the gym today and I usually wear stretchy capri length pants, but it's getting so hot that I want to wear my stretchy short shorts instead. A part of me says, "you are about to be 40! those are for the younger girls!". But then another part of me says, "girl... who cares! wear them while you can!". I have heard different arguments from different friends and still...<br /><em><br />~sigh~<br /></em><br />What's a girl to do?bleuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17518180951950476888noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6591131729173605685.post-22941184481942628312011-07-06T07:45:00.001-07:002011-07-06T12:07:39.316-07:00Dating updateI've been on this free dating site for 3 weeks. I have gotten a lot of emails, did several "pre screens" via phone only two pre screens led to two dates. Which were a bust~Date 1, possessive and weird, Date 2 big time liar/gamer.<br /><br />For the most part, I've been single for about 2.5 years now. I did date in the past and had two kinda/sorta boyfriends for a short term. Over the past 1.5 years I've been totally single and have dedicated myself to work, my son, friends, family, activities, etc... But now I find I desire a level of companionship and intimacy that I cannot get from my friends and it would be nice to have a partner.<br /><br />I don't have a "list" that I'm necessary looking for. Of course there are the basics/standards that goes without saying. But overall, I feel there are two important factors for me in a relationship.... common interests (<em>which bonds you</em>) and a similar value system (<em>sort of like your code of conduct that dictates how you live life and treat family</em>).<br /><br />My observation with the free dating site is that there are a lot of jokers on there and the few that are serious have serious issues (<em>stalker types</em>).<br /><br />I will be moving to a paid site. I think my chances are slightly better because the jokers may stay on the free site. Then I can at least deal with people with serious intent.<br /><br />I am not putting all my stock into online dating because there are men, EVERYWHERE. When I run through my neighborhood... <em>men</em>. At the grocery store... <em>men</em>. When you stop to pump gas... <em>men</em>. Hanging out with friends... <em>men</em>. At my new running club... <em>men</em>. They are everywhere ladies. One man asked for my number last week while I was waiting for my women's group.<br /><br />I'm making another change. I think Demi Moore, Tina Turner, Mariah Carey are onto something. I'll be 40 in October and decided to date men who are my age and above. In the past, I did date a lot younger, but I didn't take them seriously. I am now prepared to take the younger men serious. I won't go too low, but my next husband may be younger ;)<br /><br />So that's the dating news. Today I'm staying in, I've been out and about all week. I need to do some paperwork, work on my budget and do a couple loads of laundry. Later in the evening I may do a quick run around the park.<br /><br />This weekend, I plan to meet up with a friend Friday, Saturday I have my running club followed by a concert in the park in San Francisco with some friends and Sunday I'm going to go see Horrible Bosses, it looks hilarious!<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Have a Wonderful Wednesday!</span></strong>bleuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17518180951950476888noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6591131729173605685.post-33668145381919765442011-07-05T09:38:00.000-07:002011-07-05T12:16:03.893-07:00DS adventures in VegasEven though DS is with his grandparents, I thought I would share some <em>DS-isms</em>.<br /><br />My parents retired to Nevada; they live in Henderson which is about 30 minutes from the Vegas strip. They often get perks (<em>wine, tequila, toaster ovens, etc...)</em> from the casinos. When they go to pick up their perks DS goes with them. Of course you have to walk through the casino floor where children are not allowed to stop and of course gamble. DS sees all of the lights from the slot machines and he wants to play. My parents have told him, that's for adults.<br /><br />So when I asked him what he did today, he told me, we went to the Rio Hotel with all the adults, kids can't touch mommy, only adults! My mother said he did squirm away and hit one of the buttons on the machine! Nothing happened of course. I wonder what on earth is going through his head with these forbidden adult machines; where seemingly to him, it's catered to a child with the lights and animation.<br /><br />Then they walked through Caesars Palace and there was a replica of the statue of David and DS exclaimed, Look a PENIS!!!<br /><br />LOL.<br /><br />My mother said she does not want to bring DS in the casinos anymore. It's too adult.bleuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17518180951950476888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6591131729173605685.post-86697500798547386132011-07-04T09:14:00.001-07:002011-07-04T09:15:09.349-07:00Happy 4th of July<p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSIxsg9JbxcUpW8pv85n-riltCGem-vuJMuUkTuZaE2XpmEyQAaaeHVecyrnnSXSDe58orRTo5M4PoDYFia64ObJEXqp48NbvoRVD9nNGw4dA7Zp66jK9Vmg81Coa2s3CqH2GBmvxl3fZc/s1600/fireworks.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625531276060941890" style="WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 224px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSIxsg9JbxcUpW8pv85n-riltCGem-vuJMuUkTuZaE2XpmEyQAaaeHVecyrnnSXSDe58orRTo5M4PoDYFia64ObJEXqp48NbvoRVD9nNGw4dA7Zp66jK9Vmg81Coa2s3CqH2GBmvxl3fZc/s320/fireworks.jpg" border="0" /></a></p>bleuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17518180951950476888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6591131729173605685.post-56035870331510772312011-07-03T17:37:00.000-07:002011-07-03T17:49:54.988-07:00Get your sexy on... work out!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg22i7tIAz91Qh7xDOsWMljID8PGVcazVSP70KSFROic0zS6sUu6_cAAjw8dciy9W0DO-VztTM4AeogfNFhIQUvHRwFQIcPKEIesZHxKgSUBHeVSB5RfwnTez08EzEwjZAhh7txmG06v5s-/s1600/barbell+plates.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625290701509417698" style="WIDTH: 225px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg22i7tIAz91Qh7xDOsWMljID8PGVcazVSP70KSFROic0zS6sUu6_cAAjw8dciy9W0DO-VztTM4AeogfNFhIQUvHRwFQIcPKEIesZHxKgSUBHeVSB5RfwnTez08EzEwjZAhh7txmG06v5s-/s320/barbell+plates.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />I am so proud of myself. So yesterday I ran with my running club (I feel so official now!.. lol) and today I went to the gym and worked it out!!!! Here's what I did (Upper and Lower 3 reps of every exercise--I also so <a href="http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/andy2.htm">supersets</a>).<br /><br />~10 minute warm up on step mill (great for the booty)<br />~Smith Machine Squat (another good butt exercise)<br />~Barbell dead lifts (can there ever be too many butt exercises?? I don't think so!)<br />~Barbell bicep curls<br />~Seated Military Press<br />~ Tricep dips<br />~ Sumo squats with dumbbell (ladies, your rear end will be amazing, I promise!)<br />~ 3 position curtsy squats with middle squat<br />~ plank for 1 minute<br /><br />I feel so strong! And the running is helping with the endurance. I also purchased Designer Whey and made a protein smoothie.<br /><br />1/2 cup of Zero Vitamin Water<br />1/2 cup of cold water<br />1 banana<br />4 strawberries<br />2 tablespoons of blueberries<br />1 scoop of strawberry flavored designer whey<br /><br />It was pretty good!<br /><br />Tomorrow morning, gonna try and run 5K without walking! in 30 minutes. Then off to celebrate the 4th with friends.bleuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17518180951950476888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6591131729173605685.post-26099883981774707432011-07-02T12:27:00.000-07:002011-07-02T12:38:53.299-07:00Found a great running club<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy9I75bek3SviNq9i8jUIMuGCWnl4s0iIQY8jWhAYf1yyrZwzjzst8m5-O09PEHlhTNW51wN63q84oHb78FlTAfvw1U9rtTANCFCcZ1_MNJr69vwJ1TmVbAiekc8iyw64BO6wDM-MBtUrB/s1600/running.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624840001415811138" style="WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 218px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy9I75bek3SviNq9i8jUIMuGCWnl4s0iIQY8jWhAYf1yyrZwzjzst8m5-O09PEHlhTNW51wN63q84oHb78FlTAfvw1U9rtTANCFCcZ1_MNJr69vwJ1TmVbAiekc8iyw64BO6wDM-MBtUrB/s320/running.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />I joined a running club this morning and today was my first day. I have to admit, I was intimidated! These were some die hard runners and I consider myself a beginner. They introduced me to everyone and they were all so very nice! I declared myself the baby of the group and was hoping someone would help me out and one guy ran with me, he is good with beginner runners.<br /><br />I got some fantastic tips and I was able to improve. I'm happy to have found this club, it's much easier when you have support. I know I will be able to do my 5K now.<br /><br />PS: Was not expecting so many good looking guys! That is motivation for me to keep coming back... ha ha. But seriously, everyone was nice, it wasn't like that at all. People just helping people out.<br /><br />I'm also going to look for a good detox/cleanse and get back into eating healthy. My systems is so off and I feel miserable. I need to stop all the cheating! Bleckk!bleuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17518180951950476888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6591131729173605685.post-39951674256191126862011-06-30T16:17:00.000-07:002011-07-01T15:27:01.490-07:00Workin' on my fitness!As pop diva Fergie says, "I be up in the gym, just workin' on my fitness".<br /><br />So now that the pity party is over, I decided to have a productive day.<br /><br />I worked out at the gym (upper and lower)<br />~ 10 min warm up on step mill (moves incld standing on toes, crossovers and skipping steps)<br />~ military press with squat using dumbbells (3 sets)<br />~ tricep dips using bench (3 sets)<br />~ concentration curls using dumbbells (3 sets)<br />~ dumbbell one arm row (3 sets)<br />~ sumo squats with dumbbell (3 sets)<br />~ rear curtsy lunges with middle squat using dumbbells (3 sets)<br /><br />Tomorrow I will resume running and will do 3 miles.<br /><br />After going home and showering, I met a friend for lunch at Thai restaurant (<em>if you are ever in Redwood City, check out </em><a href="http://www.bangkokbay.com/"><em>Bangkok Bay Thai Cuisine </em></a><em>on El Camino... delicious!</em>). We had such a productive chat.<br /><br />I continued the productivity theme and went home and worked on a few projects. I got everything crossed off my to do list and now about to meet a women's group for happy hour cocktails to network.<br /><br />Hope your Thursday was good!bleuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17518180951950476888noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6591131729173605685.post-37828522132117982522011-06-30T09:03:00.000-07:002011-06-30T09:12:52.612-07:00Pity party, table for one!Last night, I broke down and just cried. My heart ached so much, I missed DS so much. And then, I started to do some extreme worrying about DS' future etc... then I started to worry if it was too much trouble for my parents to have DS there, because he is such a handful, then I started feeling guilty.<br /><br />It was painful!<br /><br />So I gave myself permission to cry, worry, stress, hurt, etc... but in the morning, I had to pull my socks up.<br /><br />Before I drifted off to sleep I told myself: DS will be fine just focus on the moment, not the future. Your parents will fine and be able to take care of DS. And as far as guilt, he is with family and you are doing this to earn money and save money. So it's okay!<br /><br />This morning, I felt much better. Still a subtle dullness but more optimistic.bleuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17518180951950476888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6591131729173605685.post-46513943385872553602011-06-29T11:08:00.000-07:002011-06-29T12:14:10.724-07:00Basic instinctMy girlfriend and I were talking about instincts and how as women, we need to trust, rather doubt them. I'm a huge fan of trusting my instincts they have never steered me wrong.<br /><br />The other night, I was driving home, enjoying music, I turned off of a main street and headed up the hill to my apartment. Out of nowhere, there was this car behind me and it seemed like they were trying to run me off the road they were going so fast. They were riding my bumper and had the high beams on; the lights lit up the inside of my car. I immediately pulled over to let the speed demon past me. Then they immediately pulled over in front of me and turned off the lights. I figured hmmmm.... do they live there? No one got out of the car. I got that "can't describe feeling" but it would be equivalent to the hairs standing on the back of your neck. I proceeded to drive off and kept my eyes in my rear view mirror. They pulled off 2 seconds after me with their regular lights on and drove slower.<br /><br />I was like "What!? Is this SUV seriously following me?" <br /><br />I was close to home but my instincts told me not to go home. I drove past my street up the hill. The car was still behind me, I suddenly turned off to the left, I had to know if they were in fact following me. Sure enough they turned left... it was official, they were following me.<br /><br />Who the heck would be following me and why? It's not a car that I recognize, no one knows where I live, so who is this? This is such a safe neighborhood.<br /><br />I pulled over at a random spot alongside the street, they did the same thing. I was shaking, I grabbed my phone and called a friend and turned around and headed towards the police station. I figured let them follow me there.<br /><br />I think they saw me grab my phone and they just laid low. I checked my rearview and didn't see any sign of them anymore. I decided it was okay to go home, I turned off my lights a few blocks form my house and kept my friend on the phone until I was safe in my house.<br /><br />It was just so scary. Someone once told me, when you get that "feeling" that is your natural ability to detect danger and to listen to it. I'm glad I did!<br /><br />I have on other example of trusting your instincts. So the 2nd guy I went out on a date with has been calling and texting every day since our date, which is nice. But when I listen to his conversations (I like to just listen to people, you can learn a lot just by listening--no need for a stack of interview questions or interrogations, just let a person talk and you will see who they are).<br /><br />After each conversation, my eyebrow raises more and more. I get a very shady feeling about him and some things he says are a turn off. I then go back to our first phone call (the prescreen) and our date and replay some things that don't add up. I immediately get that "feeling"; which told me, this guy is just running lines from an amateur play book. I talked with a few friends who said, give him the benefit of the doubt; see how you feel after the second date. When I relayed things to my male cousin, he confirmed that the guy was full of BS and I was wading in it if I continued to talk to him. He said, men rely on women giving guys the benefit of the doubt and he told me not to be stupid. My cousin is a very blunt guy sometimes. He confirmed, doubt means no! My instincts told me this, I just wanted to get a male perspective. I cancelled our date for Friday. Instead I'm going to meet up with a women's group for tapas and sangria!<br /><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"><em>"Good instincts usually tell you what to do long before your head has figured it out" Burke</em></div>bleuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17518180951950476888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6591131729173605685.post-1636211406828305992011-06-29T11:06:00.000-07:002011-06-29T11:08:48.851-07:00Weekly Menu June 29thShort week....<br /><br /><strong>Wednesday</strong><br />Bleu's signature burger<br /><br /><strong>Thursday</strong><br />~dinner with friends~<br /><br /><strong>Friday</strong><br />~dinner with friends~<br /><br /><strong>Saturday</strong><br />Pastableuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17518180951950476888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6591131729173605685.post-50216641378309190832011-06-28T16:31:00.000-07:002011-06-28T17:29:34.614-07:00I'm back!It's been a week since my last post, so here are some updates.<br /><br /><strong>Trip to Nevada</strong>: We left last Thursday early in the morning. The drive was LONG from NorCal to Henderson but DS did great. He had no interest of video games or movies on the drive and he mostly slept. It was very nice to be with my family and bond. We did errands, I did laundry (yes I actually brought laundry to my parents house from California LOL. I have a coin op laundry on the premises, so why not save a little. They didn't mind) I spent a lot of time in the back (in the shade) with a glass of white wine and catching up on magazines while DS played--briefly played I might add, it was too hot. I did go to the M casino twice, lost 15 dollars the first time and gained 20 the second time, so it was a wash...lol. When it was time to go Sunday, I hugged my boo boo bear and kissed him up. I kept reminding him about my trip back and how he was going to stay with his grandparents. At shove off, everyone came outside, including DS and waved good bye. It was hard kissing them all good bye and I wanted to tear up, but I stayed strong.<br /><br />The social story really helped DS understand what was going on and he knows I'll be back. He says, "Mommy is in California, she'll be back soon. Mommy has to work".<br /><br />I have a subtle dullness in my heart without DS here, that I know will not go away until we are united. Honestly it's a bit weird without him and I think it's going to take me sometime to adjust. He's there for a good cause--so that I can work and save up money for all his needs. I'm able to work, get some projects done and I guess I never realized it, but I guess I need a break. And he is with family and they get to spend time, while they are still capable and able. He's doing good and happy which makes my heartache a little less. He did say he missed me and that HURT but when my mother said, that's normal and there would be something wrong if he didn't. I told myself, that is true and that is okay, he misses me and he'll be fine. I think by the end of the week, we'll both be better.<br /><br /><strong>Work</strong>: So now without DS here the plan is to work and work and work. I didn't feel so well today but I am going to start my job search. I did register with a few temp agencies and I have a few leads will see if they pan out. If not, I may work with kids over the summer. Originally I wanted to take a break from teaching to replenish myself, but we will see.<br /><br /><strong>Divorce amendment</strong>: Not sure I blogged much about this, but we finally updated the court's order and changed child support, so it's nice to have official amounts and that is one less project I have to worry about this summer.<br /><br /><strong>IEP</strong>: I did hear back from the school district and we reached an agreement. They will allow DS to be mainstreamed for a few courses in the fall and see how he does. I'm still disappointed that this school isn't set up for mainstreaming/inclusion in general. It seems so antiquated for such a progressive state. Meanwhile there are plenty of schools in New York that have a mainstreaming/inclusion model in place for children who can make that work. Anyway... at least they agreed and I don't have to get legal counsel. Then I also asked for behavior support over the summer in his IEP when my son gets back and goes to camp. Originally they said no because it wasn't on school premises. I came back with a plea and they had to go back and discuss and then they came back and said yes, so that was great! I wanted a certain amount of hours and they came back with a little less, but that's fine. It really pays to stand up for something you believe in and you don't always have to take no for an answer if it's something worthwhile.<br /><br /><strong>Dating</strong>: Been online for 2 weeks now. I had lots of emails, numerous phone calls and 2 dates! Woo hoo! The first guy I went out with didn't work out. He wanted me to remove my personal ad after our first meeting, which I thought was strange. I felt like I didn't even know this guy or his true intentions so why would I remove my ad after 1 hour of tea... get a life! He also talked about his dramatic ex-girlfriends and he really showed a lot of signs of possessiveness and violence. He asked for a second date but I politely decline. NEXT! The 2nd guy I went out with was nice and the date was decent, we started with coffee (my suggestion and preference) but he insisted on dinner after. I thought he was cool so we had dinner. Our date was like 3 hours long and it was nice, we had a lot of things in common. He walked me to my car and I hugged him, he asked for a kiss, but I declined. Nothing personal and I'm not a prude, but I just can't see swirling tongues around yet. He told me he had a great time and that I looked so much better than my picture (really? I though my picture was super cute LOL!) He asked for a second date for this coming Friday and I agreed. So we will see.<br /><br />The other men, I spoke to on the phone had some sort of psycho trait that I just couldn't see giving any benefit of the doubt to meet.<br /><br />I do feel like I'm ready for adult male companionship and I turned "my cablight on". A phrase I read somewhere, which means, just be available. It actually works, I got hit up in the car rental, the grocery store twice and the gym! LOL. But seriously, I have a 6 year old son and like I told the second guy I went on a date with, before I get close, I need to make sure of a man's intentions and what he wants. I feel I can only see that by his actions and that takes time, not just sweet nothings whispered in my ear.<br /><br /><strong>Fitness</strong>: I'm back on track with working out. I went to the gym yesterday and did a few machines before hitting the weights. My weight routine combines lower and upper. I'll have to post my workout another time, but it's killer. I like to really work on core, legs and butt. I also will start running again, I pretty much stopped for a couple of weeks due to my schedule. I am registering for a 5K at the end of July and hopefully will not chicken out!<br /><br />On other news, I'm a big foodie and I love to cook and I'm watching Master Chef. I decided to create my own signature burgers! The first is a poultry burger (chicken and turkey with turkey bacon and avocado). Since my stomach is super sensitive to dairy, I'm trying a mild sheep's cheese on top and since I have a gluten intolerance I found a flourless sprouted wheat english muffin, that I will use as the bun. The second is a buffalo burger (not buffalo meet, but buffalo seasoning) and this is still in development. So depending on how it goes, I will share the recipe.<br /><br />Phew... this was long, sorry.<br /><br />Now I need to spend some time catching up on blogs! It's been a while. Happy Tuesday!bleuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17518180951950476888noreply@blogger.com0