The Mustache is BACK!!!
I know I’ve been MIA for a long, long time. It has everything to do with the fact that eating right and exercising has been eluding me. Wahhh wahhhhh!!! 
The spinning sneakers that Adam bought me for my birthday are still in the box. FYI: my birthday was in March.
A ton of stuff has happened since the last time I blogged.
There was my birthday, then Adam’s, then Dyngus Day. I went back to Vegas with my girl Stephanie. I went to some new restaurants, saw some movies, did some drankin’, and did a whole lotta ish that I normally would have blogged about.
I guess I kept thinking that no one wanted to read about that kinda stuff; I’m supposed to be a Healthy Living Blogger.
But ya know what? I like blogging, even if it’s just about my drunken weekends, and if you don’t want to read it, then DON’T! Lucky for me, my blog name has been removed from the “Healthy Bloggers” list and added to the “Possible Alcoholics” one.
Adam and I went out last weekend to celebrate my cousin Tim’s birthday.
That’s Tim!
We had a blast!! If you’re my Facebook friend then you’ve already seen all the ridiculiousness that ensued….but if you’re not… well, ladies and gentlemen,
The Mustache is back!!
I’ve been told that the mustache is a trendy new thing right now. Like it’s super hipster for beautiful ladies to rock the ‘stache.
So I guess we’re all super hipster. And so is Jack Daniels, although he’s been rocking the ‘stache for a little while longer than us.
On a completely unrelated note, am I the only one who is DEVASTATED about Kristen Wiig leaving (well, already left) Saturday Night Live?
OHMYGOD! All of the best skits involved her!! All of em!! I hate, hate, hate when people leave Saturday Night Live in their prime to move on to bigger and better things. I’m selfish, and I want to laugh at the Target Lady, Gilly,Kat of Garth and Kat, Penelope, etc, for all eternity.
It’s also rumoured that Andy Samberg and Jason Sudeikis are also leaving. WTF, Lorne Michaels? Why can’t everyone just stay on the show forever? WHY???
Can I get an AMEN Darrell Hammond?
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My First Parade Experience
So a few weeks ago, when I was hanging out with my cousins, there was mention of Saint Patrick’s Day festivities, involving a limo something, something, something. All I heard was limo, and in typical Emmarie fashion, blurted out “Whaatt?? Why didn’t you invite me?”.
My family, being the awesome people they are, graciously invited me and Adam to crash their SPD Parade activities.
We didn’t catch much of the parade at all, but that was fine by me, I was having a great time hanging out with my family, and some new friends.
Amongst the tons of parade-goers, there was a man walking around with a green fake mustache. I screamed at him “I LIKE YOUR MUSTACHE”, I think I was being a smart ass, but imagine my surprise when the man whipped around a pulled out a pack of fake green mustaches, he gave one to me….AND IT WAS ON!!!
We got home and I passed out on the couch, those Irish Car Bombs are NO JOKE!!
I had such a blast all decked in green!!
Hope you guys all had a great Saint Patrick’s Day weekend. I gotta tell you…all this Irish celebrating has me SO PUMPED for Dyngus Day!!
Poppin’ Caps!
As I’ve mentioned before, I am loving the spinning classes I’m taking. In an effort to make up for the lack of exercise since Friday, I thought I’d go all “gung-ho” and take 2 classes yesterday, back to back.
I’m not quite sure how that idea popped into my head, but I was going with it.
After my two hours were up, my knee caps flew off and shattered the mirrors in the spinning room. I picked up my caps, and headed home. I was slightly concerned that I had over done it. I was smiling, and proud of myself, but in the back of my mind, I just kept thinking…
“GURL, you are gonna regret this in the morning.”
Adam was seriously concerned about me and my missing knee caps, but I awoke this morning feeling great!
I also signed up for an 8 week class at my gym. The class is described as a “HARD CORE, in your face bootcamp that consists of a combination of strength training, cardio, plyometrics, core exercises, and flexibility for all ages, shapes and sizes”.
They put “hard core” in caps, not me.
I was thinking that I should do more group-type classes, along the lines of Crossfit, but a touch less insane.
Plus, I figured nothing will get me moving more than a class full of other women and they’re judging eyes.
Right? Women judge! Don’t try and tell me you don’t, ’cause you do, and you know it!
In other useless news: I have a daily calendar at my desk. Ya know the ones, a 365-er, where each day is a different picture. I like to get one every year, a few years ago I had “The Office” quotes, and last years was Boston Terrier puppies. This years winner was “Awkward Family Photos”.
I know they sell ones that are “Brain Teasers” or Jeopardy questions or ones that make me think, but I’m a simple gal, and I just want to giggle at my daily calendar.
Behold the “Awkward Family Photo” for today, Thursday, March 15th.
How’s that for a simple giggle?
*Also, my knee caps are still attached, if you thought I was serious, well, then I just feel bad for you, and your lack of a sense of sarcasm.
**And another thing, I use run-on sentences, if you’re not ok with that, well, then that’s just too bad.
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Food for Thought
I wonder how many people start blogs, only to find themselves a few months in with a lack of writing material. I’ll let you chew on that for another 2.5 weeks.
I’ll come back… I promise.
I’m finding that I don’t have anything to write about. I suppose I could bore you with another recap of my drunken hot-mess-ness, but even that’s getting old.
Well, old to read, not old to do.
So, hold tight friends, I promise I’ll try to make the wait worth your while.
And sorry all these ecards are pink.
Happy Birthday to my Best Gal
I’m happy to report that I’m loving the spinning classes I’ve been taking. While the classes are great for me, they leave the blog a little to be desired. On non spin days, I usually do one of the 20 minute cardio routines, and various arm and abs exercises.
I have taken the last few days off from the gym though. My knees are really, really hurtin’ and I need time to recover.
I went out Saturday night, to celebrate My Favorite Gals Birthday!!
Stephanie, Kim and myself went out for a night of drinks and dancing.
So, they give you free champagne on your birthday and that’s where it all went downhill awesome!
And then there’s this….
Whoa, what a feeling, when we’re dancing on the toilet.
Doesn’t really have the same ring to it…
Anyways, after dancing on toilets, stages, and benches, my legs and knees were hurting. Am I getting old, or what??
DON’T ANSWER THAT!!
Ya know who’s not getting old? Stephanie! No sir-ree-bob!!
So a super duper, extra special Happy Birthday to my best friend, Stephanie!!
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Happy Valentine’s Day
Don’t worry, I’m not going to shove a super sweet post about Valentines Day down your throat today.
I wouldn’t go as far as saying that I “hate” Valentines Day, I guess I just don’t buy the hype.
I dislike greeting cards. They’re a huge waste of money. It would mean just as much if you sent me some special words on a post-it.
No joke, a customer sent that in with their deposit. I can’t make this stuff up.
I cannot keep flowers alive, they wither away and die, every. time.
And don’t even go there with the candy. I haven’t been getting up at 5:25 AM, to justify eating an entire heart shaped box of chocolates. (True dat! and still happening, FYI)
But don’t take all this the wrong way. I still have a heart. I already gave Adam his (card-less) Valentines Day gift.
It’s maps of special places. Where we met, got engaged, married, and where we live now.
Isn’t that sweet?
See?? I’m not a stone cold beyotch. Contrary to popular beliefs.
But I’m NOT going out to a fancy restaurant, oh no. I’m not going to dine with all the little lovey dovies, on a special menu with a fixed price. No thank you. I’ve got meat to eat at home.
STEAKS! I’ve got steaks, people. Filet Mignon to be exact. Get your minds out tha gutta!
I hope your Valentine’s Day is just the way you like. Whether it’s filled with chocolate, cards and flowers, or not.
HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY!
And if you find still need a last-minute idea, I don’t know anyone who wouldn’t absolutely love an e-card from Some E-Cards.
This isn’t an endorsement, I just literally could not stop laughing out loud at them. Especially the vulgar ones I couldn’t put on the blog!
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Big Doin’s Round Here
I DID NOT get up this morning for the gym. I laid in bed for an extra 2 hours and it was glorious. Nevermind the fact that Luke Bryan was singing every 10 minutes to try and wake me from my slumber….
No Luke Bryan, I will NOT shake it for you, I’m sleepy today!!
I did consider getting up for a brief moment. I gave some thought to what I planned on doing at them gym, and I found myself at a loss. I got nothing. So, I slept instead.
I’ll probably head to the gym later, prime “Meat Market” time, and workout with my husband.
I have exciting plans this weekend. Thanks to Sara, I’m about to become obsessed with Dexter.
I’ve got a date with my sweat pants and the couch, and I plan on submerging myself in season 1.
Don’t call me, I’ll be busy.
A few years ago, I remember spending an entire weeks vacation in my pajamas watching CSI on DVD.
I’m actually a little embarrassed that I told you that, like it was some crowning achievement in my life.
It does take skill, my friends, to be this lazy.
Zeus knows what’s up.
My Happy Weight
So, I’m happy to report that I have been doin it and doin it and doin it well.
Weird, I totally do the exact same thing at the gym….
I’ve been getting up and going to the gym before the sun is a shinin’.
It feels so good, and I am super proud of myself…
SNAPS!!
With the incredible burst of energy I have in the morning now, my brain is really awake and thinking before 7am. And I have been thinking.
As a woman, the main reason I work out is to look good (to all my ladies, can I get an AMEN?). And I have spent the past, hmmm….10 years worrying about my weight. Fluctuating between being a gym psycho and a lazy ass.
It’ s so important to me to find that balance. And with finding that balance come acceptance.
At what point in my weight loss journey, do I just accept that it is what it is and be happy with it?
That sounds kind of negative, eh? But what I’m really trying to say is that I need to get to a point where I am happy with myself. And it doesn’t need to be a certain number on the scale, or specific digit(s) on my pants or even what I “should” be. I need to find a weight where I can be happy with myself.
My Happy Weight.
But how do we get there?
Ok, I’m done with the heavy, I’ll let you know when I get there, and how amazing it is.
But for now, some random thoughts to share…
1). There’s a girl at my gym that looks like Ryan Reynolds. Straight talk, it’s true, and I may have found myself on more than one occasion really staring at her, but I haven’t gotten caught yet!
2). This new wave of “GO ME” am workout outs, has me looking like a walking “before” Proactive advertisement. G- R- DOUBLE O-S!
3). Pinaccle Vodka now makes a “Key Lime Pie Whipped” vodka. It’s amazing. Well, it is now. I haven’t really gone on a KLP fueled bender yet. But wait, my friends, just you wait. Fingers crossed I don’t have to add it to that nasty little group of “Things I can never drink again with out instantly getting the dry heaves”.
Surprisingly enough, Tequila is NOT in that group.
Screamin’ Knees & SuperBowl Sunday
I hope you all enjoyed watching The Super Bowl last night, and that the team you were rooting for won.
Or more like, I hope your squares were lucky and you won some big money! 
Adam and I went to my cousins house last night to watch the “Big Game”.
I really am not a huge football fan. Or any sports really, but point me in the direction of a party and I’m all over that.
Tim and Carrie had quite the spread, so much delicious food. They also had some jello shots, which is right up my alley. And not to mention a nice accompaniment to my vodka soaked gummy bears.
We had so much fun! And we all decided that we need to hang out much more often.
In fact, I see a round of “Battle Shots” in our near future.
I decided to take today off from the gym, because my bad knee is still bothering me.
Probably had something to do with going out dancing Saturday night, in heels, and strolling home at 4.
Legs, feet, pretty much my whole lower half was screaming at me at that hour.
But I’ll be up and at ‘em tomorrow!
Game Night
I didn’t get to the gym yesterday because I had a dentist appointment.
Rest assured, my teeth are fine.
But I was pretty pleased with myself that I went to the gym Thursday morning too.
So pleased that I had to BLAST it on all social media networks!
Last night, we had our friends, Julie and Craig, over for some good times. We started the night with some drinks…
Then we headed out to dinner at Danny’s.
After dinner we came back to our house for more drinks and GAME NIGHT!!
We played Scattergories…
The object of the game is to score the most points by uniquely naming objects, within a set of categories, given an initial letter, within a time limit.
Ok, so say we roll an “A”, and within 2 minutes you have to come up with different answers, all starting with “A”.
Seems easy enough, right?
Yeah, apparently not to this gal, but I caught on for round 2.
I didn’t come close to winning, but it’s all good.
After the game, there was this….
Yeah, delicious peanut butter pie.
It was so, so kind of them to leave us the leftovers.
Yeah…THANKS!!
Heading to the gym to burn that baby off, then I’ve gotta get started on some making some Super Bowl snacks for tomorrow!
