It has officially been one year since I started The Bowling Express blog spot, and I have to say, things are going pretty well. If I knew what the next level was my blog and I would be on our way there.
Well that's all I have to say about that. Let's talk about Lent.
I was raised Lutheran and my parents are hardcore Lutheran, so Lent has always been something I've tried to participate in. Now that I live with my parents again, it was easy to remember when Ash Wednesday was because they went to church and came back with Ashes on their foreheads.
So I thought long and hard about what would be difficult for me to give up. Redbull was the first and most obvious choice, but because I get migraines without it I decided to pass on that. The next thing that came to mind was food from the restaurant at which I work. I really like the food there so I decided this was the right choice.
The next day I thought about also giving up the internet. But I couldn't let my fans at the bowling express down, especially with Penguin Palace currently in progress! So I decided to just give up MySpace. This is something that will also be difficult for me because I check it constantly . . . although I never really leave comments, send messages or post bulletins . . . but I do check it.
So far I am having difficulty with both. On my break today I was really hungry. And I keep going to check myspace, but quickly stop myself.
Only 37 days to go!
What about you, did you give up anything for Lent? Please. Share.
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Monday, February 23, 2009
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Ta DaaaaAAA
Well, the bathroom is finally finished after only three weeks of work. Let me go over some of the details that were involved in this low budget renovation.
I sanded and repainted the vanity white. The hinges were also replaced. Instead of the rusty gold look my parents had, we replaced them with brushed nickel hinges. The handles had already been replaced with brushed nickel. Now everything matches.
We painted the bathroom a light green (it looks better than it sounds).
We replaced the toilet paper holder, hand towel ring, and the towel bar so that they were all brushed nickel.
We replaced the entire medicine cabinet because painting it seemed ridiculous (it was a piece of crap).
We replaced the light fixture. Unfortunately, it is not centered over the medicine cabinet. This is not something that can be easily fixed because the hole in the wall where wires go is not centered. The light fixture is also brushed nickel.
We painted the door and the baseboards white, and also replaced the hinges on the door to . . . you guessed it, brushed nickel.
We also had to put a new layer of caulk around the baseboards. This was more important than you think. It made it look ten times better.
Finally, we put a new piece of wood on one side of the vanity that was sort of coming apart.
All in all, it looks pretty good. It took a lot longer than I thought it would, and my father thought it would never get done. But we proved him wrong! And in the end, that's all that really matters.
So here you are, the pictures you've all (and when I say all, I mean my intermediate family that doesn't live here anymore) been waiting for. Enjoy!
I sanded and repainted the vanity white. The hinges were also replaced. Instead of the rusty gold look my parents had, we replaced them with brushed nickel hinges. The handles had already been replaced with brushed nickel. Now everything matches.
We painted the bathroom a light green (it looks better than it sounds).
We replaced the toilet paper holder, hand towel ring, and the towel bar so that they were all brushed nickel.
We replaced the entire medicine cabinet because painting it seemed ridiculous (it was a piece of crap).
We replaced the light fixture. Unfortunately, it is not centered over the medicine cabinet. This is not something that can be easily fixed because the hole in the wall where wires go is not centered. The light fixture is also brushed nickel.
We painted the door and the baseboards white, and also replaced the hinges on the door to . . . you guessed it, brushed nickel.
We also had to put a new layer of caulk around the baseboards. This was more important than you think. It made it look ten times better.
Finally, we put a new piece of wood on one side of the vanity that was sort of coming apart.
All in all, it looks pretty good. It took a lot longer than I thought it would, and my father thought it would never get done. But we proved him wrong! And in the end, that's all that really matters.
So here you are, the pictures you've all (and when I say all, I mean my intermediate family that doesn't live here anymore) been waiting for. Enjoy!
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Famous
Today is Valentines day. A day for everyone in love to spend lots of money on their significant other. A day for lonely people to feel even more lonely. And a day for greeting card companies, flower shops, and Sees Candy to rake in the dough.
I know I already did my Valentines Day post, but that was 4 days ago, and you are probably eager for another one of my hilarious lists. So here it is people . . . famous people I was once in love with . . . if you don't recognize some of these names, you are probably not alone.
1.) Peter Scolari . . . I'm sure most of you have heard me talk about him. I fell in love with him while watching Nick at Nite during the summer of '98. From Newhart to Bosom Buddies to Honey I shrunk the Kids: the tv show . . . he will always have a place in my heart.
2.) Pierce Brosnan . . . although he is slightly more popular than I normally go for, he stole my heart when I began watching reruns of . . . yes you guessed it, Remington Steele.
3.) Charles Shaughnessy . . . he didn't only steal Fran Drescher's heart.
4.) Paul Bettany . . . this was a short one. Ever see Wimbledon? If you have you'd understand.
5.) John Krasinski . . . this was also short because I soon realized my heart really belonged to the next guy on this list. (Not that I wouldn't still marry him)
6.) Steve Carell . . . He can be more adorable than you think. Michael Scott is not what won me over. It was his movie roles. Dan In Real Life to be more specific. Unfortunately he's married with kids.
7.) Finally, and most recently, Demetri Martin . . . he's only ten years older than me, and he's smart. He attended Yale and NYU Law school on a full scholarship. I'm hoping for the 6 degrees of seperation to help me meet him. Once he meets me it shouldn't be too difficult for him to fall in love with me.
So there you have it. My 7 true loves.
I know I already did my Valentines Day post, but that was 4 days ago, and you are probably eager for another one of my hilarious lists. So here it is people . . . famous people I was once in love with . . . if you don't recognize some of these names, you are probably not alone.
1.) Peter Scolari . . . I'm sure most of you have heard me talk about him. I fell in love with him while watching Nick at Nite during the summer of '98. From Newhart to Bosom Buddies to Honey I shrunk the Kids: the tv show . . . he will always have a place in my heart.
2.) Pierce Brosnan . . . although he is slightly more popular than I normally go for, he stole my heart when I began watching reruns of . . . yes you guessed it, Remington Steele.
3.) Charles Shaughnessy . . . he didn't only steal Fran Drescher's heart.
4.) Paul Bettany . . . this was a short one. Ever see Wimbledon? If you have you'd understand.
5.) John Krasinski . . . this was also short because I soon realized my heart really belonged to the next guy on this list. (Not that I wouldn't still marry him)
6.) Steve Carell . . . He can be more adorable than you think. Michael Scott is not what won me over. It was his movie roles. Dan In Real Life to be more specific. Unfortunately he's married with kids.
7.) Finally, and most recently, Demetri Martin . . . he's only ten years older than me, and he's smart. He attended Yale and NYU Law school on a full scholarship. I'm hoping for the 6 degrees of seperation to help me meet him. Once he meets me it shouldn't be too difficult for him to fall in love with me.
So there you have it. My 7 true loves.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Things That I love
How do I love you, oh let me count the ways.
I've decided to celebrate Valentines day by talking about the things that I love.
1.) I love News Radio (Bill McNeal is my hero)
2.) I love The Office.
3.) I love my cat Spencer (who sort of likes me back).
4.) I love my Matix Jacket, best 30 bucks I ever spent (on clothes).
5.) I love Red Vines ( Black licorice is disgusting and I don't understand the people who eat it. Probably the same people that drink beer, and eat . . . and eat . . . other stuff that tastes gross).
6.) I love caffeine . . . or rather the headaches that it prevents.
7.) I love a good pen. One that looks cool, and writes in an awesome kind of way . . . you know what I mean. (I just bought a 12 pack of cool pens, they are pink, and by purchasing them I helped support breast cancer. Yea me).
8.) I love cold bottles of Aquafina in the fridge. (Dasani is also acceptable)*
9.) I love that I bought gas two weeks ago, and I still have half a tank. (That's Ventura Baby! . . . it could also be my lack of a social life, it's too hard to tell right now.)
10.) Finally, I love pajama pants. Whether they be sweats, scrubs, or flannel, I love them.
FYI - I do love other things, like my family and friends or whatever, but these are the things that have kept me sane recently.
In conclusion, I celebrate my love for these things, and ask them to be my Valentines.
* I know what you're thinking, "cold bottles of Aquafina in the fridge?, If they are in the fridge doesn't that mean they are cold? Why do you have to say cold bottles in the fridge, you sound like a moron." Well NO, Bottles of Aquafina in the fridge does not automatically equal cold bottles of Aquafina. For instance what if they were just put in there? That means they aren't cold yet, so yeah, I did need to say " cold bottles of Aquafina in the fridge.
I've decided to celebrate Valentines day by talking about the things that I love.
1.) I love News Radio (Bill McNeal is my hero)
2.) I love The Office.
3.) I love my cat Spencer (who sort of likes me back).
4.) I love my Matix Jacket, best 30 bucks I ever spent (on clothes).
5.) I love Red Vines ( Black licorice is disgusting and I don't understand the people who eat it. Probably the same people that drink beer, and eat . . . and eat . . . other stuff that tastes gross).
6.) I love caffeine . . . or rather the headaches that it prevents.
7.) I love a good pen. One that looks cool, and writes in an awesome kind of way . . . you know what I mean. (I just bought a 12 pack of cool pens, they are pink, and by purchasing them I helped support breast cancer. Yea me).
8.) I love cold bottles of Aquafina in the fridge. (Dasani is also acceptable)*
9.) I love that I bought gas two weeks ago, and I still have half a tank. (That's Ventura Baby! . . . it could also be my lack of a social life, it's too hard to tell right now.)
10.) Finally, I love pajama pants. Whether they be sweats, scrubs, or flannel, I love them.
FYI - I do love other things, like my family and friends or whatever, but these are the things that have kept me sane recently.
In conclusion, I celebrate my love for these things, and ask them to be my Valentines.
* I know what you're thinking, "cold bottles of Aquafina in the fridge?, If they are in the fridge doesn't that mean they are cold? Why do you have to say cold bottles in the fridge, you sound like a moron." Well NO, Bottles of Aquafina in the fridge does not automatically equal cold bottles of Aquafina. For instance what if they were just put in there? That means they aren't cold yet, so yeah, I did need to say " cold bottles of Aquafina in the fridge.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
1 week and 2 days
It has officially been 1 week and 2 days since I moved back in with the folks. Surprisingly, it hasn't been as bad as I thought it would be.
Let me list some of the perks my fellow siblings are missing out on:
1.) Mom's homemade mac and cheese
2.) getting to pet Spencer all I want . . . so long as he lets me.
3.) access to a truck whenever I need it.
4.) a grocery store, coffee bean, and several other shops that are literally right around the corner.
5.) No rent.
6.) No utilities to pay.
7.) free washer and dryer access (yeah I know you all have that, but I didn't have it for 6 months)
8.) a nice little view of some stars right from my very own bed. (brother knows what I'm talking about)
9.) full access to any design show I want to watch that has been previously recorded. ( which will be great, once I figure out how to turn the damn thing on . . . the projector I mean)
10.) and finally, endless volunteer work right in my very own home.
Jealous? Sorry, you can't move back, I've taken the last available room.
Let me list some of the perks my fellow siblings are missing out on:
1.) Mom's homemade mac and cheese
2.) getting to pet Spencer all I want . . . so long as he lets me.
3.) access to a truck whenever I need it.
4.) a grocery store, coffee bean, and several other shops that are literally right around the corner.
5.) No rent.
6.) No utilities to pay.
7.) free washer and dryer access (yeah I know you all have that, but I didn't have it for 6 months)
8.) a nice little view of some stars right from my very own bed. (brother knows what I'm talking about)
9.) full access to any design show I want to watch that has been previously recorded. ( which will be great, once I figure out how to turn the damn thing on . . . the projector I mean)
10.) and finally, endless volunteer work right in my very own home.
Jealous? Sorry, you can't move back, I've taken the last available room.
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