I had a taste for oatmeal yesterday and saw this recipe on Pinterest for a cinnamon roll oatmeal and I was sold. The only thing I did differently was reduce the amount of powdered sugar to a teaspoon and I added sautéed apples. My picture looked like crap, so I borrowed the picture from the blog. It was really really good. But I can only do a breakfast like that every so often because it’s so heavy on carbs.
I had time to kill before leaving for work so I put on makeup and put on my good pearls that Tony gave me before we got married, and the nice pair of earrings he gave me on our first anniversary. I figured why do I need to wait for a special occasion to wear them? Everyone at work wanted to know if I had an interview somewhere, or if I had dinner plans out with someone that night. Gah – I must look like shit the rest of the days of the week – ha!
It was a gorgeous day yesterday to walk. I ended up not even tracking my time or distance because I don’t want to push myself too hard so that my bronchitis comes back. I walked for 50 minutes and it was glorious.
I discovered that with my friends saavy shopping skills, I have enough in my budget to carpet both my bedroom and the kids bedroom. We had to stop by the flooring place last night after work so that we could pick out our carpet and have it ordered in time that it can be installed the same week as the hardwood floors. My friend said to go with a neutral color so we went with this Ivory color. I know it’s a lighter carpet, but I think it will be nice with the color of my walls and the accessories that my friend has planned for my room.
Since we were out and about, we decided to stop for dinner. We got there early enough before the Blackhawks and Cubs game started so that we got a table. It got pretty packed closer to the start of the Cubs game.
So when in a bar, have a beer! This was Bell’s Brewery Oberon – if you can find it on tap, get it – so good!
I also got a burger, because, um, what pairs better with beer than a burger? I ended up getting a Norge Ski Jump burger with blue cheese crumbles and bacon. I ended up only eating half but it was delicious.
Tony was a life long White Sox Fan. Long time readers will know that he used to razz any Cubs fan when we were out and about and remind them that it’s been 107 years since they have won a World Series. I mean, my brother Charlie and I even put that in his obituary. But I like to think that maybe, just maybe Tony would have been happy for Chicago that the Cubs won the wild card game and are now in the playoffs. I cannot even imagine what the downtown bars would have been like last night! My only thoughts were that I wouldn’t have wanted to be working in a Chicago bar last night!
So who knows, maybe the Back to the Future prediction will become a reality?
Beautiful pearls for a beautiful lady! Lookin’ good, Biz!
That burger looks insane. Growing up in the Omaha area, we had no professional sports. The Huskers are our professional team haha. My Dad has always been a Royals fan (they lost last night damnit) but somehow my brother became a Cubs fan when we were growing up. I’m good with either team, and I’d love to see a Royals/Cubs World Series. Then, I could cheer for both teams. 😉
I like the color of the carpet but my thoughts are the same as Jan’s. It gets dirty fast and you have 2 doggies in the house. I know there is something to put on furniture so it doesn’t get dirty fast. Maybe there is something to treat the carpet with too so it won’t get dirty fast.
You look great! And so does that oatmeal. It is sure getting to oatmeal season! But hurray for the Cubs! And that carpet is fab!
The pearls are beautiful. Good for you tor wearing them!
Gorgeous with our without the pearls! But glad you wore them!!!!! No day like today!
Your coworkers always comment when you wear make up and dress up, so I say, keep ’em guessing…mix it up with your fresh-from-the-shower looks some days, and your fancy schmancy looks other days! Glad you wore the pearls – they are lovely and you look beautiful.
Hi Biz,
When I got new carpeting in my condo bedrooms, I chose ivory and let me tell you, it gets dirty fast. And with pets and the dirt they may bring in I would give this second thoughts. The color is pretty but the dirt makes it look ugly. Just a suggestion. Also, have you tried 312 beer? I had it here in LA on draft and my god, it’s good! I am not a big beer drinker but this was worthy of any calories, it is delicious.
Jan
Thanks for the input – I’ve already ordered it so fingers crossed it will be okay 😀
Yep, LOVE 312 beer – its the area code to Chicago 😀
OH MAN that burger………..
I miss bacon….
I guess the whole bacon/lunch meat thing is a new thing, because I don’t remember being told to stay away from anything other than alcohol and cigarettes!
My dad was a Sox fan, but that did not get passed down to me. I was more a Cubs fan. So, YAY! Today I’m a Blackhawk fan and got to watch them on TV and lose….booooooo!!!!
Food and carpet look great. GAH!!! This one letter at a time typing frustrates the H— out of me!!! Have a good day!!
I am so sorry leaving comments is not working for you – thanks for taking the time to get out those sentences! 😀
It’s funny because what Marty noted mostly about the World Series results is that they beat Miami. Although the Cubs could never play Miami in our reality, at least BTTF2 predicted there would be a Miami team by 2015.
I’ve actually never even seen BTTF2!
Oh no not the creepy horse wallpaper. Can’t you sneak in with a sharpie and do something so they have to replace it? Yes, you should not save those items for a special occasion. They were given to be worn not left in a box so let them fulfill their destiny:) They look nice on you. Thanks so much for sharing the trees with leaves changing color. That is not something I get to experience here. I think you will love the ivory carpet unless your daughter tries to carry to many things and drops a whole caramel macchiato on it when you have had it for less than a week. (not that I would know anything about that).
Ha – yep, the creepy wallpaper has returned!! Our leaves are just starting to turn, so I’ll have plenty more to share in the next few weeks.
This carpet has stainmaster something or other on it and it’s supposed to not stain – fingers crossed!