The best inspiration is not to outdo others, but to outdo ourselves. – Anonymous It’s amazing how things change after only 8 short weeks. I no longer huff and puff on the elliptical… I even enjoy it a tiny bit. The same with walking and running. I actually look forward to my strength training days, […]
Archives for February 2012
My favorite Disney World ride
“It’s a small world” is up there on the list, as it was one of the very first rides I got on my first time at the Magic Kingdom. When I was maybe 10 or 11 years old, my dad gave me a Mickey Mouse watch that played “”it’s a small world,” and I absolutely […]
Highlights from the 2012 Oscars
Did you watch the Oscars? Here are some of the highlights from last night’s awards show, for me, anyway! It’s a long, photo-rich post, so be sure to scroll down to the bottom to see my picks for Best, Worst, and Meh-dressed. 😉 SPEECHES Michel Hazanavicius’ speech, after The Artist won Best Picture. “I want […]
Tips on hosting an Oscar Party
The red carpet’s rolled out, and the countdown for the 84th Academy Awards is on! To help fans mark Hollywood’s biggest night with a celebration of their own, Oscar.com has launched its official party blog, www.oscar.com/partyblog, with everything needed to throw the perfect Oscar Sunday viewing party. While I’m not doing anything special this time around, […]
Barbie – new for 2012
At Toy Fair last week, I briefly walked through the Mattel booth, as I couldn’t get a full tour. Since it was my first time there, I had no idea that they wouldn’t even let me into the showroom without an appointment! Learned my lesson. Anyway, I did get a glimpse of what’s new in […]
Taking it off | Week 7
The difference between try and triumph is just a little umph! – Marvin Phillips I’ve stayed far, far away from the computer this past week, so I missed last week’s update. No worries, though! I’m still going strong! My trip to New York City was beyond wonderful. I had such a great time at Toy Fair, […]