I decided one of my new year’s resolutions is to keep better track of my finances and to try to maintain a budget. Since I’m thinking about buying a house soon (in a year or 2), I really want to know how much I can actually afford without being house poor. Basically, I don’t want […]

As the last Friday Links of 2007, I thought I would highlight some year end related links: Bush’s out of office countdown calendar 2nd best selling calendar for 2008 – #1 is the Far Side. if you’re interested in getting yourself one Amazon has them The definitive top 25 list of movies in 2007 – […]

Christmas can be an extremely wasteful holiday. I know that after we finished opening our presents our living room was filled with torn open wrapping paper everywhere! You could barely see the ground! Also, I never know what to do with all of the Christmas cards I receive. I end up guiltily throwing them away […]

Well 2007 is winding down. In terms of movies, it wasn’t too memorable for me. Harry Potter was really good though and I am looking forward to seeing No Country For Old Men and Juno before the year ends (movie hop anyone?) Here’s a great list of the movies coming out in 2008. I can’t […]

When I first saw the jellyfish aquarium that Spencer bought on The Hills, I was so jealous but I knew I could never afford an extravagance like that. Plus, I’m the laziest person and I would hate to have to clean the tank. I don’t know what it is about jellyfish, they are so mesmerizing! […]

Some holiday related links: Web 2.0 Secret Santa – helps you set up secret santa with your friends and has a lot of nifty features. I’ll def have to use this next year and plan a secret santa with my friends! Creative wrapping at wrap art – I swear, next year I’m going to start […]

I’m having a nice time relaxing at home. It started snowing yesterday so I was stuck indoors but I’ve been eating yummy food, perfecting my Guitar Hero skillz, and watching funny videos like this one:

This is the actual recipe that was “used” in the movie Rataouille. The recipe is actually from Chef Thomas Keller of The French Laundry in Napa Valley. Which is definitely a restaurant I have to eat at once in my lifetime. (Click here for how to get French Laundry reservations). Onto the recipe! Ratatouille FOR […]

Billboard “whispers” messages only audible in your head – wow, what a cool idea and perfect for their “paranormal” show! Male swan with deformed neck may finally have found a gf! – They call him Crinkly the ugly swan! It’s good to know not all swans are superficial :P What to do if your car […]

I’ll be travelling all day today so no time to make a post unless the airport has free wifi. I’m heading home for the holidays (Oklahoma). I hope its not too cold!