The natural progression of resolutions to cheeses.

Thanksgiving has been devoured.
All the Christmas presents have been opened.
And New Years Eve was its typical failure.

With the holiday season behind us work as gotten MUCH slower, many more on call shifts and unfortunately many less dolla dolla bills. So what's left to do but blog!
To say it's been awhile would be a vast understatement and knowing myself my next post will probably be another 6 months from now. I apologize in advance.
and now on to New Years Resolutions. Typically I opt for the traditional resolution, to "work out" and "eat healthier" knowing that it always turns into "bake more" and "watch Paula Deen marathons."

I just can't help myself! Once I get on a sugar kick (which is always) I just can't stop. It's a monster and as am I when I can't find chocolate. Yesterday I went to Target in hopes that trying on bathing suits would be enough motivation to jump start my spring bod. Instead I left the dressing room depressed and heading for the cookie aisle. And what did I leave Target with? A Cosmopolitan magazine, candle, and double chocolate chunk cookie mix...For heavens sake Sarah! I managed to purchase the most girly and pathetic items all in one swoop! Did I mention that I also ate the cookies and read Cosmo WHILE watching The Bachelor?
Top notch,
I hit my fat girl peak as I shrilled with delight when I thought Bachelor Ben was taking Kacie B. to a cheese factory.

A simple walk around Sonoma? What a let down Ben...And what evil camera man zoomed in on a cheese factory sign that had nothing to do with the date?
How did I digress from resolutions to cheese? Typical...

xoxo,
Muffin Top Mistress

Los Angeles, I'm Yours...

Welp I'm back from a whirlwind trip to Los Angeles for my sissy's wedding and I think I'm still recovering...it's been well over a week. (p.s. I also JUST unpacked my suitcase.) 

Here is a quick recap of some highlights:

- Hearing a deafening scream of pre-teen girls screaming when Nick Jonas walked by. I must admit - I ran to the window of the restaurant in hopes of seeing him as well and was embarrassingly sad when I missed him.

- The bachelorette party in general. Enough said. (or all I really can say...)

 - The view in Malibu.

 - Mexican corn: Corn on the cob covered in butter, mayonnaise, and cotija cheese. I think I gained a few inches of cellulite just writing that sentence but too delish to care.

- And most of all having a large chunk of my family together to celebrate such a loving occasion.

And of course the not so wonderous moments:

- My father's first site of LA being skid row (a.k.a Hoboville) We tried to brighten the mood by discussing how wonderful it was that they still had a sense of community. Didn't work.

- The Rudolph red nose I will have in every wedding photo because I'm a giant cry baby. 

- Rough sinus infection that followed my travels. I blame the snotty lady on the plane..WHY is there always a snotty lady?!

xoxo,
Your MuffinTopMistress

Favorites and the not so much...

Here is a list of the top 5 things I am LOVING right now...

1. Tidal Creek (a local co-op closer to my new location) CocoCabana smoothie: This smoothie is soo good! Made with coconut milk, guava nectar, strawberries, bananas, mango, and pineapple. All my favorite things in one delish drink. Even my father agreed it was tastey and his idea of "all natural" would be deep frying your own onion rings. Though that does sound scrumptious right now...

2. New feline addition to the family Romeo: This cat is the sweetest and most calm animal I have met (Sorry Tiny.) All white and so vocal I could just squish him all day long!

3. July 4th: Yeah yeah freedom I get it, more importantly HOT DOGS! Any reason to stuff my face with this questionable meat product is a reason to celebrate! Oh yes and fireworks.

4. Benefit's Hoola bronzer: No red undertones like my past bronzers that made me instantly think back to my middle school nickname - Rosacea Face. I hardly even knew what that was!

5. How I Met Your Mother: I am amazed at the fact that I am just now coming across this little tv show gem. A perfect blend of Seinfeld and Friends meshed together.

And just to be a terd - the top 3 things I dislike...

1. L'oreal Elnett Satin hairspray: There are two dislikes to this, the product itself and the situation in which I bought it. I have heard raves about this product for some time and finally "thought" it was on super sale. Turns out it was misplaced on the shelf and I was too excited to actually read the tiny print on the sticker. I figured it would probably be worth it and quickly went home to curl and spray my hair. Disgust. This product smells like the bad aspects of a baby's bottom. Not to mention the "extra strong hold" label must be a misprint.

2. Wilmington Fourth of July traffic: Holy moley is it bad out there. I've seen more wrecks in these past few days than the whole time I've lived in Wilmington. Not to mention to the amount of mom vans topped with luggage racks that have swerved in front of me.

3. This heat: Even though it has gone down a little bit (praise Jesus) it is still awful. How is a gal supposed to look even remotely presentable when make up sweats off instantly and clothes sag from being covered in sweat. California's dry and cooler weather will be a nice change in a few days.

xoxo,
MuffinTop Mistress