Set It and Forget It

Sometimes you get a song stuck in your head for no reason.  It just pops in and..bam...ear worm...that's what they call it these days.  Sometimes it's a song or commercial...or phrase...that you don't care for particularly.  Today was a normal day, just like many others...

• temp in the 70's
• cats frolicking in the morning
• watched a little Ryder cup (dang Spaniard) with my hubby
• strong coffee
• sea breeze
• see jambalaya post on facebook and try recipe

normal...pretty Sundayish, until I loaded up the crock pot.  I saw a recipe (video at that) that Linda posted and was lured in. big time.  Kind of like the Big Easy does to the person when you first arrive.  I have all ingredients on hand...minus the andouille sausage.  Could this be a September send off?  Could it be more enticing that somebody will maybe be watching football and the scene of a warm slow cooker in the background could paint the perfect homey scenario...and also fact that new lamp is really giving the place a lot more ambiance..?

I go for it.  I decide to make jambalaya.  I won't drag this out for 4 to 5 hours on low.  Yes, I keep Cajun seasoning on hand.  The mid size crock is now crocking.  The aroma is pretty good here in the K kitchen.  Then it happens as I pass by to give it a little mix.  Jambalaya, crawfish pie.....I start singing the tune.  Right away I knew this was gonna be a toughie to get out of my head.  Oh crap,  I say aloud.  Hubby asked...what?  I think I've got a song stuck in my head.  He laughs and I hear him whistle...the goodbye joe, me gottta go part... I'm just going to carry on with my day...it's not even 10am and I have time to change my tune.  The bayou ear worm.  

My Yvonne...sweetest one...I'm gonna do some laundry, go for a walk on the bayou.  I'm gonna have some fun.  I may make some jam too...fill fruit jar... no.  Not really.  I don't make jam...or haven't yet.  Son of a gun!!  Settle down...me....far from town and be gay- o.  Maybe after the shower I will forget about the song...maybe sing the latest country tune.  Uh oh... he gotta go- pole the pirogue down the bayou.  Me oh my oh.

One Night Stand

Where are you?  I've been looking for you.  Why do you always         

represent yourself as one.  I need two!!  Two night stands.  I don't want to pay much for your sweet wooden lines.  I look on Craig's list, thrift shops, and the occasional garage sale.  Sure, I rarely stop at the yard side attractions and just do a slow drive by...but I'm looking for you.  I have a keen eye out for not just any ol' '

stands. I know you will be in our lives when it is the right time.  I've been patient....and you know we've been tolerating a "will suffice" silhouette.  Sure, I could go to Thomasville, or some other fancy named place with a French sounding name or to the Design District in L.A.  I know right where that is, but I don't.  I'm waiting for you "two".

Coming Soon

Elevator talk

The Not Me Movement

The Casual Flip

It takes a lot of work to look this good

Thrift Shop Chic  TSC

Rappers Delight

Hotel, motel, Holiday Inn...

The choice (and luxury of being able to choose) an away from home place to sleep.  We usually go for the clean, breakfast included type places, possibly with a view.  

Upon some recent searches...when going to meet family for a weekend...and weighing more fun options, I've come across a gamet of choices.  

I found a hotel that has a Robot who will deliver to your room.  Makes you want to forget your toothbrush, just to see this.

Views....

• golf course view
• ocean view
• partial ocean view
• garden view (means non- ocean view)
• resort view (means No view)
• pool view (nice if you like to look at people in the pool and don't know how to swim
• city view (must be in a city)
• lake view 

Location...

• beach front
• near the beach (what is considered near?)
• close to Outlet malls (do people still go to these?)

So you get my drift.  We have the luxury of choosing what kind of cozy or non cozy ambience we'd like to have.  If I pay over a certain amount...I'd like an ocean view and a robot, please.

Resort fee:  This should just be put into the rate.  It's like paying for baggage on a flight.  Just add it to the airfare...and we won't feel like we're paying extra.  I'll let them know.

Parking:  Same thing.  It should be included...unless you want valet.  Valet is worth it, 100%.  I love going for long walks...but not to park my car.  Again...it's location.

I just found out that my family recently stayed where they have a view of an animal kingdom.  Whoa!!  Now, hold your horses!!  We gotta talk about this one!!  Is breakfast included?

Cabbage And Q-tips

Just going to the store for some cabbage and q-tips.  It sounds like a catchy, roll off the tongue kind of list, doesn't it?  

We have a nicey not pricey grocery store near us,

you know, the one with the "cool middle aisle."

That middle aisle saved my hubby in a "present pinch" at Christmas, by the way.

I grab some roasted tomato tortillas (wraps) and some blackberries before I reach the glowing cabbage.  Wow!!  What a deal, Neal.  I'm trying to like cooked cabbage and sprinkle into our diet.  I'm not a sauerkraut fan, for the record, though.  

I sweep around the outside of the modest sized store.  I know most aisles by heart now, however I still must "hard stop" at the cheese section.  I may never know what I'm missing if I don't.  I'm just looking.  Smoked Gouda, where have you been all my life?  I have conversations with myself, hopefully not out loud about...don't buy it, keep moving, mmm, that'd be great on a sandwich.  I skip past the cheese this time.  Thank you to the God of Will Power.  I'm just here for cabbage and q-tips, I remind myself.   Got the q-tips, yes!!  So I round the corner and zip past the almost free eggs, the meals in 2 minute section and voila!  I made it to the cashier.  I toss in 4 bags of snack size pistachios and I'm on my way!!