7 things about me

Good morning from California!

I have been waking up around 9 a.m. out here everyday and I think that it's driving D crazy! I am not usually a late sleeper at home, so by the time 9 rolls around out here (which means its noon at home) I am itching to get out of bed. But by about 3 I am ready for a nap! lol.. So while he was still in bed I thought I would write you a little something, seeing as how I've been neglecting you all so bad!

So I thought that I would introduce you a little more to me, since you are reading the things that I write, why not get to know the author? So I will start with just a few random things to help you get to know me a little better (:

1. The only thing that I hate about winter is the static electricity! I know most people think I am crazy in general for being a lover of cold and snow, but I really do love winter. I have a childlike urge to go play as soon as it starts snowing and I love it until about March. By then I am ready for spring! But the static drives me nuts (Anyone who lives in the north are shaking their heads in agreement right now!) You can't put anything on or take anything off without your hair sticking to your face and neck. You shock yourself on everything, Its just a pain.

2. I am very open and very trusting of people, almost to a fault. If you ever meet me, I will probably tell you more about myself and my life than you ever wanted to hear. I also believe people. I am not naive, but I'm just not jaded either. I have been lied to, cheated on, walked all over, in every relationship and a lot of friendships that I've been in, I am sure many of you have been as well. I just choose to believe that there are still good people out there. I had someone ask me the other day how I trust anyone after everything that I've been through, and I simply told him, I just do. I believe that people can change if they want to and that there is mostly good in most people. It's hard sometimes not to see only the bad things, but to find the good in everyone as well. 

3. I crave sushi on a regular basis. It's like clockwork. I don't know if it's from the the salt in the soy sauce or the spice of the wasabi but I have to have it at least once a month. I would prefer it about every two weeks, but sometimes that just can't happen. To be honest, I would probably eat it even more if it weren't so expensive. I've been to a lot of good places for it too. Wasabi in Spring Hill, FL, Domo in San Francisco, CA, but I love my little home town place, Oh Tokoyo in Milford, MI. It's usually the one thing that I spoil myself with. And I have to have it with Sapporo. And now I've made myself hungry!

4. I drink my coffee with skim milk. Hazelnut coffee preferrably. I love the smell and the taste. It feels like a giant cup of fall. I used to drink my coffee with lots of cream and sugar, then it went down to just cream, and now it's dropped to skim milk. Every now and then I will use cream, if there is no skim, or if it's a tasty flavor, but generally I like my skim.

5. My name Foodbeeb came about from a nickname and a love of food. Most people in relationships can tell you that at one time or another they've talked baby talk to their significant other. Well I have too. I would come in and get real excited and say Hi Babe! But in my baby voice it sounded like beeb instead of babe. My boyfriend thought that was hilarious and has proceeded to call me Beeb ever since. Hence Foodbeeb.

6. I could eat a block of Feta a day. No I'm not kidding. I love Feta on everything. If they have it I order it. Pizza, salad, pasta, burgers, sandwhiches, YUM! I love Feta. I am sure it has something to do with the saltiness but it is kind of my favorite.

7. I am a hardcore napper. I nap whenever possible. Cat nap - Check. 2 hour nap -Yes please. Not sure why I hated the idea as a child, because now as an adult I can hardly find time to lay down and nap, but when I do, I take full advantage. Even if it's just snuggling on the couch, not necessarily sleeping, but just relaxing I am always down. Wrap me up in a thick blanket, give me a pillow, good night (:

So, there are just a couple things about me that you might not have known. I think its fun sometimes to sit down and think about the random habits and desires that we have. Helps you get to know yourself a little more.

Xo
jay <3

The Wine Women and their Fancy Dinner Party

This blog is dedicated to my mom and her wonderful friends: Ricky, Marie, Carri, and Beth. You ladies are all fabulous and you have been so wonderful to me. I love you all. ♥

So my parents came into town a week ago. My mom came in first on Tuesday and then my dad arrived on Friday afternoon. They came to town to see their friends and attend a Christmas party, and oh yeah, to see myself and brother David as well. So I got to see my mom on Wednesday when I went to yoga in the morning, while she taught Zumba, then we went for breakfast and then later lunch. It was nice to spend some time with her just hanging out. I miss my parents being here. I hate that when I have a bad day I can't just stop by their place, drink a glass of wine with my mom, hug my dogs, and leave feeling a million times better, but duty calls and when my dad got his promotion it would have been foolish of them not to accept.

ANYWAYS

I was glad they were back in town. I saw my parents again on Friday. My mom and her friends had decided to get together and make dinner. So that's what the five of them did. Husbands came along too, as well as, Wes, and Ricky's daughter Meghan shouwed up later. So it was a very good time with lots of laughs, wine, great food, more wine, fart machines, and very good people. I don't remember what all was made or what was in everything, so I am just going to post the pictures and let you enjoy with your eyes!
Thanks again ladies for having me. I had a wonderful evening. (:

Xo

jay <3

Quick update!

So I know I am a little .. Okay well a lot behind on my blogging .. But I have been a very busy lady! What with finals, working like crazy, and getting ready for my Vaca out to San Francisco to see my boyfriend for Christmas I didn't have a whole lot of time. I did start two and never finished them, so you're all gonna get a great dose of me today! (:

I've got my little station all set up and I plan to be here until I satisfy my readers!

Okay so here is a quick update:

We got some good snow finally in the mitten .. and then it melted ): I was very disappointed. I love snow. I think I am the only one sometimes, but I do. And it's really done nothing but rain this year. I won't be home for it but I don't think anybody at home will be having a white Christmas. Kind of a bummer because that usually means that we will get POUNDED with snow in January and February.

I dyed my hair. It was supposed to be dark burgandy, so I assumed it would wind up more red. Nope. It's purple. But I kind of like it. It's very different and everyone says that is looks good so I guess it worked out for the best.

I had my finals and took my final practical for my skills 1 class. I got a B so I was very happy with that. I was very sad to leave my class though. We all got along very well and I hope that I will see them next semester. We had our final family meal and then did our Chef presentations. I did mine on Gabrielle Hamilton, the chef/owner of Prune. I read her book over the summer and it was amazing. She is very inspiriing and she has lived a very full life that is full of so many random stories. I just fell in love with her. Maybe one day I will get to meet her! Read her book if you are looking for a good something to read!

Now, I am in San Francisco while D is at work. I've had a really nice visit and ate a lot of wonderful things, but don't worry that blog is coming up!

Xo

jay <3