tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-104505292046444192024-03-05T04:01:01.438-08:00A Piece of Kelseymy life & thoughts...in wordsKelseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17896075249555415735noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10450529204644419.post-21793610631505562662011-06-04T21:49:00.001-07:002011-06-04T21:49:57.965-07:00I've moved...<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Hi Friends!!! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I've moved!!! Please come check me out at</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> <a href="http://www.apieceofkelsey.wordpress.com/">www.apieceofkelsey.wordpress.com</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">xoxox Kelsey</span></div>Kelseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17896075249555415735noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10450529204644419.post-6981467135807340392011-02-22T16:24:00.000-08:002011-02-22T16:24:15.863-08:00ABC...123<div style="font-family: inherit;">Quick ABC game to get me back in the blogging mode....</div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: inherit;">ABC's of Kelsey </div><div style="font-family: inherit;">A. Age: 26 (or 21 for the 6th time, depends on how you want to look at it!)</div><div style="font-family: inherit;">B. Bed size: CalKing and I still sleep right next to the BF</div><div style="font-family: inherit;">C. Chore you hate: The act of folding laundry and unloading the dishwasher. </div><div style="font-family: inherit;">D. Dogs: Love 'em!!! Especially my cutie Delilah </div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: inherit;">R. Righty or Lefty: Righty Tighty!!</div><div style="font-family: inherit;">S. Siblings: Older sister Christin, younger brother Kenny</div><div style="font-family: inherit;">T. Time you wake up: well, 5:15 on weekdays when I work out, 6:30ish when I don't, and whenever on the weekend/holidays!!</div><div style="font-family: inherit;">U. Underwear: Wouldn't you like to know... ;)</div><div style="font-family: inherit;">V. Vegetables you dislike: honestly, none that I can think of. I mean...I am trying really hard and nothing is coming to mind. I even like brussel sprouts! Most ones that come out of a can though would be hard to stomach.</div><div style="font-family: inherit;">W. What makes you run late:When I don't get up when I should. And traffic/bus delays. But I am typically on time - if not early!</div><div style="font-family: inherit;">X. X-rays you’ve had: um, my teeth once a year, my broken left arm, a fractured heel, and I think that is it.</div><div style="font-family: inherit;">Y. Yummy food you make: cookies, bread, dinner foods, cakes - I can't choose one</div><span style="font-family: inherit;">Z. Zoo Animal you love: the giraffe because it has a long neck like me! :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Working on getting into regular blogging, so more to come!!! :) </span>Kelseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17896075249555415735noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10450529204644419.post-10270026141929673982010-11-17T22:39:00.000-08:002010-11-17T22:39:43.031-08:00GorgeousNot much to say...just a pretty picture of my drive back into SF today after some meetings for work...<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9lVx4vlyVPM29JBM1QncdcApVdxf_BESIkld2tdNGuilhbIY6YSh_tYlAsK3DUBP9C4pRaJhisqy7k6VyYO5JrHg0tLU5u9UNCisUiWCeRw9gZsimSSF4CPKS98QqscpE-sRnqroQBQ/s1600/IMG00031-20101117-1701.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9lVx4vlyVPM29JBM1QncdcApVdxf_BESIkld2tdNGuilhbIY6YSh_tYlAsK3DUBP9C4pRaJhisqy7k6VyYO5JrHg0tLU5u9UNCisUiWCeRw9gZsimSSF4CPKS98QqscpE-sRnqroQBQ/s320/IMG00031-20101117-1701.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Happy Wednesday Folks!!Kelseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17896075249555415735noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10450529204644419.post-5361292419424321462010-11-16T19:39:00.000-08:002010-11-16T19:39:20.869-08:00What is my easy loss?I read a lot of fitness magazines, articles, blogs, etc. You can learn a lot of good things, and also some crazy things. One thing that I always come across when glancing through is this:<br />
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"If you don't eat/drink ______, then you could lose ____ pounds in a year."<br />
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Yesterday, I was reading Women's Health magazine...<br />
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And I came across this statistic - "People who live in a city with public transportation lose an average of 6.5 lbs in 12-18 months."<br />
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Well, when I moved to SF, I definitely did not lose 6.5 pounds. And, I never got to lose 10 pounds in a year after stopping drinking soda because I don't drink soda. I feel like I always read statistics like these - and I always think to myself "what do I get to stop eating/drinking to lose X amount of pounds?!?!" <br />
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I guess the positive way to look at it is...if I did drink or eat those things, I guess I could be X pounds heavier, right?!Kelseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17896075249555415735noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10450529204644419.post-86774018403746504932010-11-15T21:55:00.000-08:002010-11-15T21:55:22.939-08:00Here we go...Alright. I am going to try something new. Quick, short posts to see if I can be more "regular" at this whole blogging thing. I mean, if I spent 1/4 of the time writing on my own blog then I did reading other peoples' blog, well, we wouldn't have the shortage of posts that we do. Anyways...<br />
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Here is the highlight of my day today:<br />
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I am walking back to work after being out at a few meetings. As I am walking down the street, an older man - who looks pretty normal and harmless - is walking towards me carrying a few large shopping bags. I try to move out of his way and he comes up to me. Here is the conversation that ensues:<br />
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Man: "Has anyone one told you?"<br />
KK: "Told me what?"<br />
Man: "That you are a gorgeous young lady?"<br />
KK: Laugh politely..."thank you"<br />
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At this point, I think the man is nice and I am about to head off on my way. I mean, I will take a compliment any day of the week!<br />
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Man: "No, seriously, you are very pretty."<br />
KK: "Thank you (polite smile)"<br />
Man: "You look very nice and make sure you don't end up like those seals and whales that I see around."<br />
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Well, now I can't stop laughing, but this guy is being totally serious. He repeats himself, I say "OK" and walk to my office. And well, I think that conversation says enough. Until tomorrow :)Kelseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17896075249555415735noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10450529204644419.post-53766129397028538742010-06-09T06:21:00.000-07:002010-06-09T06:22:08.540-07:00Just EnjoyI am sitting here on a plane (well, by the time this is posted, I will be at home since there is no inflight wi-fi), and I am realizing that I am pretty productive when I fly. Well, unless I am incredibly tired, then I just sleep. And, I guess that is pretty productive when you think about it. But, I have managed to organize my calendar, clean out my purse, eavesdrop on the two guys next to me chatting about the iPad and everything in between. And, I have done a lot of thinking and mental organization. I have realized that I need to go back to a pen and paper "to-do" list as opposed to one on my phone. I've also realized that life is passing by pretty quickly. And I also have realized that I have been having an awful lot of "deja vu" moments in life. Like, a whole lot! Then I realized that this would be a great time to write a blog!<br /><br />I went to my Grampa's 79th birthday party yesterday. I walked up, gave him a big hug, said "Happy Birthday" and then asked how he was doing. He then provided me with the funniest and most optimistic response I could have imagined. <br /><br />He says "Welp, one more day above ground, so I am doing alright."<br /><br />I laughed and then that thought had me thinking for the rest of the day. I go through every day worrying about small details, stressing about things that relative are pretty obsolete, and my Grampa's comment made me stop. I thought to myself, at the end of the day, what do I want to have spent my day doing. I can spend the day enjoying the people I am around, being thankful for a home, a wonderful boyfriend, family and friends. Or, I can stress about things I want to try and change, the crappy commute home from work, etc etc.<br /><br />I am deciding to be thankful for what I have, and accept the things I cannot change. I would rather brush aside small things and be less stressed, then focus on them and have a crummy day in turn. Every day that I have is one more day above ground to enjoy what I can. So, take a moment each day to remember what makes you happy and be thankful for that.<br /><br />That is what I plan to do.<br /><br /><br /><br />Kelseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17896075249555415735noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10450529204644419.post-1121662427829526322010-06-01T21:18:00.000-07:002010-06-01T21:52:06.887-07:00Will I Ever Get It Right?I can't tell you how many times each day I think to myself "OK, make sure to blog about this later. Even if it is only a few sentences." It happens at least 7 times a day. At least! I don't want to suck at blogging. I would love to write something every day. I think it helps me organize the mental vomit that occurs in my brain each day.<br /><br />So, I am going to make another attempt at being better at this. Each entry doesn't have to be long and extensive. I think that even a quote or a funny picture from the day would be great. And that is what I am going to attempt to do. My thought is that f I make it less daunting that it will be easier to achieve. Baby steps people, baby steps.<br /><br />Anyways...things are going well. Work is work, summer is here in SF - well, I mean it is June so it SHOULD be summer, but Mother Nature forgot to drop the sun off. It alternates between sunny with cold temperatures, and rain with cold temperatures. So, nothing like the summers that I love. Needless to say, I am pretty pale. <br /><br />I am contemplating training for a half marathon...more on that tomorrow!Kelseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17896075249555415735noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10450529204644419.post-39897719533548925192010-02-16T20:34:00.000-08:002010-02-16T20:45:58.231-08:001/4 of a Century...Yes, it is true. I am officially 25. It took me over a week to officially type this out because I am still coming to terms with it. For the most part, everything is the same. I obviously don't feel physically different. My knees haven't given out on me yet! But on the other hand, I keep having these thoughts and realizations that I feel like I have never had before. I feel like I am constantly evaluating where I am in my life in all it's different aspects. There is nothing like a milestone birthday to make you look at where you are in life and what you still want to achieve!<br /><br />I have so many great things in my life. I am so blessed and so thankful for so many things. I am also realizing that there are lots of goals that I have to re-evaluate and strive for. I feel like the things that I have been focusing on are much longer term goals/dreams. I am excited to embark on working towards life goals and enjoying being 25.<br /><br />Things can only go up from here- because you don't really go "over the hill" til 40 or 50, right?!Kelseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17896075249555415735noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10450529204644419.post-4510352080997803102010-01-16T20:30:00.000-08:002010-02-08T16:07:55.419-08:00Rest & RelaxationSeriously, who doesn't LOVE the weekend? There is no other day that I love more than Saturday. Yes, it is true, I like Saturday WAY more than I like Friday. I mean, Friday is great - that is probably why they came up with the slogan "TGIF." But you still go to work on Friday. You still have to wake up early and get important like things done.<br /><br />But Saturday is a totally different story. And you might think that Sunday is a good day too, but the looming Monday is always in the back of your mind. And that is why Saturday is perfect and my favorite day of the week!<br /><br />Today, I got to sleep in (minus the quick 5:30am trip to take Delilah outside to go potty). Then, I got to sit and enjoy a cup of coffee with Michael while we sat and watched TV. So pleasant! We finally made it to the gym at 11:30 and I did a few errands. The afternoon continued with some DVRd shows and left over Paxti's deep dish pizza - YUMMMM!! <br /><br />I mean, it wasn't the most exciting day, but I wasn't rushed to get major things accomplished because I can use Sunday for that! And if I wanted to, I could even be lazy tomorrow because I have Monday off - quick thanks to MLK Jr!! I plan on using this nice long weekend to rest up, try and recover from this lingering sickness, and get some things done around the house. Oh, and continue to celebrate Michael's 24th birthday!! <br /><br />Basically, if someone doesn't love the weekend - then don't bother coming back and reading this blog again reading - we shouldn't be friends. I am also going to start campaigning for 3 day weekends every weekend! I vow to work a little bit longer and harder Monday through Thursday if I can have Friday-Sunday off. Then, I will love Friday as much as I love Saturday!Kelseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17896075249555415735noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10450529204644419.post-39207113533707096262010-01-06T21:07:00.000-08:002010-01-06T21:22:38.156-08:00Beauty is PainI got a lot of great presents for Christmas. I am one lucky girl- that is for sure! I needed a lot of practical things - a new coat, jeans, and so on. There were also some things that I wanted/got that might not be viewed as "completely necessary..." but what is a must have for me could be totally lame to you.<br /><br />Case in point...one of my favorite gifts I got is this - <a href="http://footzyrolls.com/">footzyrolls</a>:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXpt0Ed9DZNw-EbfE-em8LIis7pcH8VfSk8f1qkyE0NLuQ1DqrcTjptgU9aoyN-0yfa0vKpvi8FIAjROgmSpT-m0Fc8xei6-RwhkBpzczqqFrjLG3-lQeNsnfdHt7m1CtcMWGDBb9gFg/s1600-h/footzy+rolls"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 316px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXpt0Ed9DZNw-EbfE-em8LIis7pcH8VfSk8f1qkyE0NLuQ1DqrcTjptgU9aoyN-0yfa0vKpvi8FIAjROgmSpT-m0Fc8xei6-RwhkBpzczqqFrjLG3-lQeNsnfdHt7m1CtcMWGDBb9gFg/s320/footzy+rolls" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423861163817112402" /></a><br /><br />Ok, wait, let me give you a little background first. I LOVE heels. The taller the better, and I am confident that I will never feel like I have too many heels. I prefer heels over flats for many reasons and even if they are painful (which some of them are) I will still wear them. It's the price of being a "girly" girl, I guess. <br /><br />So, there have been many times when i have needed to walk somewhere after work, and would be able to do this much faster and with much less pain, if I weren't wearing heels. A lot of the time, I will bring a pair of flats or flip flops for my walk. <br /><br />I was reading a magazine on the treadmill a few weeks ago and came across these lovely little inventions. They are such a great concept - wear your super cute shoes, and then, in your purse you can carry these cute lil roll up ballet flats to switch out of to walk home, or wherever you need to go. GENIUS!! I was involved in a few secret santa exchanges at work, and I put the link to these up on my gchat status jokingly asking my secret santa for them. Then, during one of the exchanges...I GOT THEM!! I was so excited!<br /><br />I have worn them a few times since I got them, and let me tell you- I would buy 5 more pairs. I am definitely including these in my gift giving repertoire for my girlfriends. So convenient, compact and just plan amazing!! LOVE THEM!Kelseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17896075249555415735noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10450529204644419.post-57312242231673420792010-01-03T21:56:00.000-08:002010-01-03T22:16:47.004-08:00Appointments Available...Michael needed a hair cut. Michael didn't want to pay to have someone cut his hair (this topic could be a whole different post). Michael asks if I want to try and cut his hair. <br /><br />I could not believe the above mentioned situation happened today. But, it did. So, let me tell you how it turns out. Michael said that I could try and cut his hair. If I messed up badly, or if he didn't like it, he would just buzz it. So, nothing too bad could happen, right?!<br /><br />Let me make it known that I have never cut someone else's hair before. In 4th grade my friend Tricia and I would randomly take pieces of our own hair and chop them with the crappy scissors we had in our pencil boxes. I guess you could say it was my first experience with a layered hair cut. <br /><br />So, we set up what I am now referring to as "Kelsey's Salon" right in the middle of the living room. I provide my client with a great TV show to watch and get to work. Well, what I think you might really call what I was doing is haphazard chopping. I do the things I have seen my hair girl do on me, as well as things I have seen other hair stylists do on the men at the salon. I try and make sure things are even, I precisely cut around the ears and at the base of the neck. I part his hair in different ways to make sure when he styles it that it will actually look decent. <br /><br />Basically, I am doing everything that I can to make sure this isn't a total bust because, well, I really like Michael with hair on his head. So, about 30 minutes into this hair cut, i step back and think that I have done a pretty good job. I grab a mirror (because I am confident enough that Michael isn't going to freak out) and I show him what is now resting on his head. And, to my surprise- he is pretty impressed!! He points out a few uneven portions, as well as the need to trim the sideburns, and I take a few more minutes to fix those spots. Ok, it was more like another 15 minutes, but it was my first time...I can't be too speedy just yet!<br /><br />I get the mirror again to display the final look...and well...see for yourself:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpcoXHxJg0TWR50e-opa6vxUA-7Xy6q4R_sjw6VGN5uPt1xtfTG1Twm8mByPW8z7SjX5vlQDRHClBrlTjFMBjjvxThyphenhyphenvj14pSar5-8zeYYHJRvd-NS0cLVCB6ISDNPeZiVLM72UqX82w/s1600-h/Photo+on+2010-01-03+at+14.20+%232.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpcoXHxJg0TWR50e-opa6vxUA-7Xy6q4R_sjw6VGN5uPt1xtfTG1Twm8mByPW8z7SjX5vlQDRHClBrlTjFMBjjvxThyphenhyphenvj14pSar5-8zeYYHJRvd-NS0cLVCB6ISDNPeZiVLM72UqX82w/s320/Photo+on+2010-01-03+at+14.20+%232.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422763167199340930" /></a><br /><br />I mean, pretty good for my first time cutting hair!! And, he hasn't buzzed it, so I guess I did an OK job by his standards too. So, what I am thinking, is that if I need to find a backup career, being a hair stylist is definitely a possibility. Would you come to my salon?! Ha haKelseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17896075249555415735noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10450529204644419.post-37684301016515820272010-01-02T16:41:00.000-08:002010-01-02T16:55:24.125-08:00A Fresh StartI am not sure about you, but I for one am very excited about 2010. The start of a new year is always a good excuse to wipe the slate clean and start fresh. So, that is what I am going to do. Well, I am not going to completely start fresh, because there are things that are great that I would like to keep. But, I am going to wipe clean on all the things that have been crummy or so-so, and make room for great things in my life.<br /><br />At the moment, there are hundreds of different ideas swirling around in my brain about things to change, try and master in 2010. Things like eating less junk food, completing my 'to do' lists when I create them, send people birthday cards on time in the mail, etc etc. And luckily, there are already things in my life that I am consistently doing that I don't need to make a New Years Resolution (such as going to the gym consistently...YAY ME!). My plan for 2010 is to have small, tangible goals that I can easily achieve, as well as bigger developmental ones that I can work on over longer periods of time.<br /><br />Here are some goals I plan on achieving in 2010"<br /><br />-have better posture<br />-send birthday cards & other special occasion cards to people via USPS and make sure they are sent on time!<br />-take more pictures!<br />-plant an herb garden<br />-complete to do lists in a timely fashion (because I am really good at making them!)<br />-Stay organized and keep all important information, lists, notes, etc in one place!<br />-eat more fruits & veggies<br />-have more date night with my boyfriend<br />-be a consistent blogger!<br /><br />Well, that looks like a lot now that I put them down on paper (er-website) but I think they can all be achieved as long as I focus! Like, right now, I am sitting up straight with good posture while I type this. Go me!! I figure that I can keep everyone updated on how my goals are going through my blog since I will be doing this on a more consistent basis.<br /><br />2010 is going to be a great year for everyone- I am excited to share this journey with everyone here and in my life!Kelseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17896075249555415735noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10450529204644419.post-83802736002792303562009-10-29T18:56:00.000-07:002009-10-29T19:10:18.885-07:00Does This Bother You?!Today at work, I walked into the kitchen and, like always, there is stuff all over the table that is OBVIOUSLY supposed to go back into the refrigerator. Now, when you work at a company with a median age of 26.5 (I learned that at our company meeting yesterday) I understand that some people may still be adjusting to being out of college. I guess it is hard for some people to not be slobs. And no, your mother does not work here. But honestly people, mayonnaise goes in the fridge!!! Oh, and so does turkey and cheese- DUH!!!<br /><br />In all honesty, things going in the fridge isn't the point of my rant. It just made me realize how many pet peeves I actually have. I know that everyone has things that always bother them. So, I started to make the list mentally in my head, and I realized that a lot of things have the potential to bother me. Ha Ha. Don't worry, I won't sit here and type them all out - that would be boring for you to read, and I would look like a beeeeotch! <br /><br />Although, I can't help but list just a few so that in case you do this, you can stop doing it around me! :)<br /><br />-chewing with your mouth open or having people be able to hear you chew (SO GROSS and probably my #1 pet peeve)<br />-not using the proper form of a word (too vs. to, where vs. wear, etc)<br />-pictures hung crooked on a wall<br />-not replacing something when you use the last of it<br />-wearing black with black and the two blacks not matching<br /><br />OK, that is enough. I have to cut myself off or I will keep going. I mean, I know everyone has pet peeves, but I guess I just never really thought about mine- let alone make a mental list that was longer than the waiting list of a hot new club. Oh well!!Kelseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17896075249555415735noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10450529204644419.post-73464648537443167822009-10-28T21:32:00.000-07:002009-10-28T21:54:34.650-07:00Black, Orange and Nothing to WearSo, Halloween is 3 days away, and in my normal fashion, I still don't know what I am going to be. Well, for the Halloween Party at work on Friday I have a costume that is part of a group, but as for a costume for the main event, I am drawing a blank. Sure, I could buy a pair of wings and be an angel (which would only be dressing up in my true colors) or find some typical costume that lacks creativity. I just can't seem to think of anything to be.<br /><br />And when Halloween comes, I can't help but think of one of the best movie quotes I have ever heard, compliments of the movie <span style="font-weight:bold;">Mean Girls</span>. "Halloween is the one night a year when girls can dress like a total slut and no other girls can say anything about it. "<br /><br />Now, I am not innocent when it comes to taking a perfectly wholesome costume and turning it into the scandalous version. Like, when I was homemaker Barbie - complete with a slip, apron, spatula and heels. Or a cowgirl in platforms and a tied up flannel. It is not hard to find a cute idea for a costume, cut the amount of material needed in half and have a nice "adult" version of the costume!<br /><br />I just can't haven't found something that I really want to be. Everything I find is either too time consuming to create, too boring or just not fun. So, hopefully I will be inspired between now and Saturday when it is time to go out. And if not, well, Michael and I will just wait to go out until later when everyone is drunk and won't remember that we don't have costumes. hahahaKelseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17896075249555415735noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10450529204644419.post-76541850348793098032009-10-24T18:52:00.000-07:002009-10-24T19:06:28.082-07:00Thanks Mom...I know that getting traits from you parents is inevitable. These gorgeous baby blues that look at the world everyday are compliments of my mother (Crazy Sue), while my height I can thank my father....err....maybe that skipped his generation. Well, if it didn't come from my Dad, I do think it came from that side- somewhere. So, thanks! My point being- everyone is bound to be a combination of their Mom & Dad's looks to some degree.<br /><br />The thing I find funny is the personality traits & weird quirks that you inherit from your parents. What made me think of this was the fact that I am sitting on my couch writing this after I just rearranged my whole living room (Michael is going to be so excited when he gets home). I tend to rearrange some part of the house every few weeks, and this is definitely something that I got from Crazy Sue. I remember coming home from school - or waking up in the morning sometimes- to a whole new kitchen/living/dining room. Crazy Sue would get the creative urge, and instead of making a greeting card or baking a cake, she would move furniture. And I am not taking swapping out one picture for another on the mantel. She would take furniture that was in the living room to the dining room and vice versa. It was like a puzzle that could be fit together 20 different ways- and she was bound to do it ever way possible.<br /><br />So, while I was pushing my couch from one side of the room to the other, I just burst out laughing. Partly because I am not sure if this new arrangement is going to work, and secondly, because my Mom would be so proud that she passed this onto me. Oh Crazy Sue!! I guess there are worse things I could have gotten from my Mom- like how she says "roll-y-coaster" instead of "rollercoaster." Michael is going to go bonkers when he gets home, but I guess that's what he gets for being gone on a Saturday when I am feeling 'inspired.'<br /><br />So, now, I will enjoy this new set up- until I come up with an even better one in my head.Kelseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17896075249555415735noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10450529204644419.post-22301353543051566242009-10-15T21:56:00.001-07:002009-10-15T21:57:25.978-07:00Disclaimer...Just so everyone knows- this musical lifestyle is re-enforced every week when I watch <a href="http://www.fox.com/glee/">Glee</a>Kelseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17896075249555415735noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10450529204644419.post-14024621178611619482009-10-15T21:43:00.000-07:002009-10-16T13:56:57.056-07:00Where Is My Backround Music?!I am shocked that I haven't shared with ya'll the fact that I wish my life was like a musical. And I am being 100% serious. Sometimes, when I walk down the street or am in a certain moment in time- I think it would be 100% appropriate for some background music to que in, or to be able to break out in song like a Broadway Show. <br /><br />Do you know what I mean? Like, sometimes, I am walking to work, fresh off the T MUNI, and am feeling great about the day ahead of me. The sun is shinning (rare here in SF) and it seems SO fitting for a song to slowly crescendo while I walk down the street so I can strut my stuff down 3rd Street and walk right into Yelp. <br /><br />Now, I know that I can't be the only person to think this. I know that everyone has had that moment in their life, when they have done something great and just feel the need for the Rocky theme song to start blasting in the background.<br /><br />And if I am the only person that thinks like this, well, I am ok with that too. But, I have a strong feeling that I am not the only one.....Kelseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17896075249555415735noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10450529204644419.post-15322967395611332292009-09-25T21:09:00.000-07:002009-09-25T21:16:52.345-07:00TGIF!!Oh. My. Goodness. Friday, you could not have come sooner. You know when you wake up on Tuesday and are CONVINCED that is has to be at least Thursday?! That was this week for me. I need some time to catch up and sleep! Plus, Michael was in Las Vegas for a work conference (I know, right?!) and so it was not as fun here as it normally is.<br /><br />So, what is the best way to spend Friday night?! Just like we did- catching up on all out favorite shows that were DVRed (CSI, Grey's, SVU, etc), and Chinese food!!! We tried out a <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/punjab-restaurant-san-francisco">new (to us) place </a> that was super tasty and I am not sitting here in a Chinese food coma, which is always a good sign! Sometimes, this is my favorite was to spend Friday night. Then it is like I have rested up for a good weekend and am ready for fun!<br /><br />Anyways, no major plans for the weekend. Gonna head to the farmer's market for some fresh yummy fruits & veggies, dinner with a friend and maybe torturing myself with some football tomorrow. But, at least it will be with fun people. Well, that's all for now!Kelseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17896075249555415735noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10450529204644419.post-90702720271669047852009-09-22T07:43:00.000-07:002009-09-22T07:50:49.290-07:00Introducing...Mornings on MuniI have decided that now that we live in SF, BART tales would be few and far between. So, for your reading pleasure I'll try to do a morning segment I'll be calling "Mornings on MUNI.". Too many crazy things happen on public transportation not to share them with all of you. So, with no further adue...<br /><br />I understand personal space may not be able to exist on a crowded bus or rail car. I know I will probably have to get too close for comfort to the dingy looking man getting his nap on the T-train. BUT, there is NO reason for personal space not to be allowed on a wide open platform. So, to the mother and her child who felt It necessary to practically lean on me yesterday at the 4th & King station - please allow me 3 minutes of platform breathing so that I can hold my breath until I get off at my station. Thanks.Kelseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17896075249555415735noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10450529204644419.post-84998105603072941942009-09-19T16:59:00.001-07:002009-09-19T17:02:21.182-07:00Whatevs...Sorry, I am not regular. With blogging - get your head out of the gutter!! Sitting outside of Michael's karate school waiting for Michael so that we can head to sushi and see a movie! I am so excited for sushi - not even that I am that adventurous in my raw fish consumption, but I love sushi!!<br /><br />And then, we are going to the movies - either Extract of Julie & Julia - depends on who wins the battle I guess, me or Michael. I'll report back. It is gorgeous weather today, and I was able to get some color on my pasty skin!! So exciting!<br /><br />Just wanted to say hello to all and wish you a wonderful weekend! Enjoy the rest and the people around you!!<br /><br />xoxo and much love,<br />kelseyKelseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17896075249555415735noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10450529204644419.post-64980851983977874232009-09-04T20:27:00.000-07:002009-09-21T20:18:11.774-07:00Friday Night at HomeI am so cool right now. It's Friday night and I am sitting at home still mildly recovering from a too crazy Thursday night. Note for the future- company parties are AWESOME. Company parties on a Thursday are NOT too awesome. Well, scratch that- the Friday after a Thursday night company party are what sucks. There definitely was a lull over the sales floor today and you could tell that there was a large handful of people who were in worse shape than I.<br /><br />I am so excited that it's a three day weekend! That means a lot of sleeping in, getting things done, having fun and hanging out. Oh, and working out, because I have definitely been sucking at that lately. I need to get back on the eating healthy and working out train. And the 2 Yelp cupcakes that I ate late night aren't doing anything for my girlish figure. Well, I only eat the tops where all the frosting is, so that is better, right?<br /><br />And here is my random thought for the day- can I please have my life resemble a musical please? I want background music and to be able to break out into song at anytime without getting weird looks. Ok, that's all. Back to being lazy!Kelseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17896075249555415735noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10450529204644419.post-16001533113030904592009-09-02T21:26:00.000-07:002009-09-02T21:30:35.744-07:00Take 2Ok, so I suck at being a regular blogger. I will be riding MUNI (because yes, we made the move to SF!!) and have blog thoughts running through my mind. But, by the time I get home, I have to much to do and am so wiped out that the last thing I can do is tell you all about my important life...haha<br /><br />So, I am going to take another stab at this. I am sitting here, with a lovely face mask on, and deciding that I am making this a regular thing. I am going to start out with an every other day schedule and see how that goes. So, hold me accountable- harass me, pester me, keep me in line!<br /><br />I don't think I am going to keep a main theme...just a little bit of this, some of my random thoughts and stories, and whatever thoughts i think you need to know.Kelseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17896075249555415735noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10450529204644419.post-4177350349010514812009-05-27T22:31:00.001-07:002009-05-27T22:40:44.262-07:00A Few Things to ShareI just wanted to share a few things I have learned in the past few days and also a few of the random thoughts that I have had. Here we go...<br /><br />1. Not sure if most people were aware of this, but I just learned that baby carrots do not grow that way. I have always thought they found a way to grow them smaller- but unfortunately this is not the case. They are really just big carrots that can't be sold because they could be slightly rotting or just not look pretty. So, after the bag in my fridge is gone, I am not eating them anymore. Because, well, this just bummed me out.<br /><br />2. Random thought I had today- hoe do people who are blind find the braille signs that are posted on the walls? And, I am not saying this to be sassy- I am really curious.<br /><br />3. So, my cat sheds a lot. And I found a new trick tonight that I want to share with everyone! I went to use one of those tape rollers to get some of Elle's hair off the bed- and it didn't do anything! So, I grabbed a Bounce sheet and rubbed it all over the comforter...WORKED LIKE A CHARM and was WAY faster!<br /><br />4. If I could have a 3 day weekend every weekend, I would work so much harder the 4 work days of the week...PROMISE!!!<br /><br />5. I still don't understand why men cat-call out the window at women on the street- do you think I am going to turn around and say "Oh! Please stop!! That totally turns me on!!" - uh....I think NOT!!!!<br /><br />That is all I really have today- just some random things I though of and other things that I learned that I wanted to share. Hope everyone is enjoy the short work week! Tomorrow is already Thursday!!! YAY!!! So, until next time...<br /><br />xo and much love,<br />kelseyKelseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17896075249555415735noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10450529204644419.post-72985409178636645232009-05-17T21:08:00.000-07:002009-05-17T22:03:54.449-07:00The Most Random Survey<span style="font-weight:bold;">I don't have a topic for this post, so I googled "random surveys" and found this random survey to fill out. Here goes nothing...</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">What's the first thing you do when waking up in the morning?</span> Push "snooze" on my Blackberry<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Do you prefer a shower or bath?</span> Showers- my bath isn't big enough <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">How many times a day do you brush your teeth? </span>2- morning and night<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">What kind of cell phone do you have?</span> My beloved Blackberry 8320<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">What would you do with a 10 bill you found on the ground?</span> Put it in my wallet if I didn't see the owner around...<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">What would you do with your significant other if you knew today was your last day with them?</span> Spend the day with him<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Have you said "I love you" today?</span> Every day :)<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">What's one thing you actually remember about kindergarten?</span> Being pushed in a wagon from behind, holding the handle and steering erratically yelling "watch out! drunk driver" So inappropriate!<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Did you cry at your graduation or smile because you were glad it was over?</span> Smiled at both...big accomplishments!<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Are you closer with your mom or dad?</span> Both on different levels, but probably Crazy Sue more<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Do you prefer the tanning bed or the sun?</span> SUN SUN SUN- or sun in a bottle :) <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">What's 2 of your favorite movies?</span> Rent & A Walk to Remember<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">What's the last thing you think about before going to sleep at night? </span>"Do I get to sleep in tomorrow?"<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">How many rumors have you heard about yourself? </span> I have no idea...<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">What's a nickname you go by?</span> Most of the time - "Kels," but my good friends call me "Skinniest Friend"<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">How do you calm down when your extremely angry?</span> Punch someone (I kid, I kid...) <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Do you prefer to work hard or hardly work?</span> Work Hard, Play Hard<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">What are 3 places you want to see in the world?</span> All of Europe, every Carribbean island, and to explore NY<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">A movie or a long walk in the park on the first date?</span> Long walk<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Where do you see yourself in 5 years?</span> Rich...<br />In 10? Richer :)<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Ever thought you met "The One"?</span> I've got him :)<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">What are 2 of your favorite places to eat? </span> TK Burger in Newport Beach and 4.0 Deli in SD<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">3 of your favorite places to shop? </span>Nordstrom, Forever 21 and Bloomingdales<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Do you currently have a job? </span>Yes- at Yelp<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Which would you prefer...be rich and miserable, or poor and extremely happy?</span> I choose Rich and extremely happy<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">What's one of your favorite TV shows?</span> Grey's Anatomy<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Do you know who lives in a pineapple under the sea? </span>Of course, I was a nanny...SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">How many showers do you take in one day?</span> 1 or 2, depends on when I work out.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Would you want a house at the beach or in the mountains? </span>Beach for sure <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">What are 2 of your favorite colors? </span>Pink and purple <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Do you look up or at your feet when you walk? </span> both, Have to make sure I'm not going to fall in my tall shoes<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">What's your favorite ice cream? </span>Anything with chocolate<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">What color are your eyes?</span> Blue<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Do you have glasses or contacts?</span> No <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Which do you want...a big extravagant wedding or a quiet intimate ceremony?</span> A mix of both <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">What's the most expensive thing you own? </span>My laptop? Or my LV bag<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">What's the most you've ever spent on a pair of jeans?</span> $200<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">What color are your bedroom walls? </span>White- boring<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Do you ever actually make your bed? </span>It is made every morning...mostly by Michael<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">How many pillows do you have to sleep with?</span> 1<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Do you prefer to sleep alone or with someone? </span>with Michael- I am a cuddler<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">What is one of your pet peeves?</span> Chewing with your mouth open, or being rude<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">What could you tolerate...someone who snores or a sleep walker?</span> I don't want to deal with either <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">What's the craziest thing you've ever done?</span> Live my life <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Would you rather sky dive or bungee jump?</span> Bungee<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Ever been outside of the US?</span> Only to Mexico hahah<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Ever think Texas should just be part of Mexico?</span> Um, I am going to with a no<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Do you have to have some kind of noise to fall asleep?</span> nope- I like it to be dark and quiet<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">What time is it right now?</span> 9:24pm<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">What's your zodiac sign?</span> Aquarius<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">How long does it usually take you to get dressed?</span> 10 mins...to get dressed<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Do you prefer to call or text someone?</span> I think calling has been lost to texting, so I try to call<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Who is your celebrity heart-throb?</span> Paul Walker<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Would you have survived 100 years ago?</span> For sure...I am crafty<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">What do you think the world will be like in 30 years?</span> Who knows...but I will be here to find out! <br />Do you have to be the center of attention? Some might say yes...<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Ever been told you are "The Life of The Party"?</span> Yes, cause I am loud <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Did you get a new year's kiss?</span> Yes :)<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Are you a happy person?</span> I am a very happy person- it takes too much out of me to be sad <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">If money was no option...what type car would you own?</span> Silver Range Rover <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Do you think you could actually survive the cost of living in California or New York? </span>Well, I have lived in CA all my life...and I would LOVE LOVE LOVE NY, and would make it work! <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">How many concerts have you been to? </span>oh Lord....soooo many. Mostly NSYNC hahah <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Do they "wear-out" good songs by over playing them?</span> Definitely!!<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Have you ever flat ironed your hair? </span>Pretty much every day- my straightener is my life<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">What's the most you've ever payed for shampoo and conditioner? </span> ugh...let's not discuss this<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Was it actually worth it?</span> I tell myself yes..<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">What have you done that you are proud of? </span>Been financially supportive of myself for a long time... <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Do you go to church every Sunday?</span> No, I used to<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Do you have a hidden talent?</span> Can we say, sweatshirt trick?!?!<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Do you like water parks? </span>I like the slides and lazy river, not the crazy people <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">What is one of your childhood memories?</span> Learning to ride my bike with my purse on hahaha<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Do you like to cuddle?</span> I already told you that!<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Do you have an actual comforter on your bed?</span> I have a down comforter with a duvet cover..<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Do you like the heat or cold weather? </span>Comfortable heat because then I can tan<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">What was your favorite cartoon as a kid?</span> Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Do you prefer dogs or cats? </span>both- and I have both<span style="font-weight:bold;"><br />When no one is home...do you actually walk around naked?</span> sometimes... <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Are you a bashful or outgoing person? </span>Definitely outgoing<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">If you could change one thing about your body...would you?</span> Yes I would <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">If someone held a gun to your head and asked you..."Do you believe in God?" what would you say?</span> yes I do, does that mean they will shoot me?<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Would you drive 1000 miles for the one you love? </span>Of course! I would rock out the whole way- I love car singing<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Have you ever talked to a psychic?</span> I want to, but I am nervous to hear what they would say<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">How many kids do you want?</span> 3<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">What's your favorite name for a girl and boy?</span> It is always changing...<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Have you ever actually snuck out of your house?</span> haha yes. it was awesome <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">What are you about to do now that this survey is over?</span> Wonder why I did it instead of posting an actual blog entry.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Hope you all enjoyed the random survey....sorry for wasting 5 minute of your life. haha</span>Kelseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17896075249555415735noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10450529204644419.post-80818664819305525882009-05-11T20:56:00.000-07:002009-05-11T21:03:56.018-07:00My Ideal Place...There has been B-E-A-utiful weather here in the Bay Area these past few days. And, it made me ponder a few things. Mainly, what I miss about San Diego. Well, I miss my friends, I miss being in college and ditching class to get a tan or do nothing. But I really miss the weather.<br /><br />But I really like the city life here. I love not having to drive, although my rock star performance have decreased from car session rock outs to shower sing-a-longs. I like the liveliness that a big city brings and the fun and crazy people that I meet. Although, there definitely is a good deal of those in San Diego as well.<br /><br />So, I have decided that the best of both worlds (yes, that is a Hannah Montana song) would be the San Francisco city lifestyle and the San Diego weather (and beaches). I would be such a happy camper if I could actually get my daily dose of vitamin D through the tall city buildings. But, I guess that great weather is something that I must sacrifice for the city life. I can deal with it- for now :)<br /><br />So, I am going to savor this weather for however long it lasts. I have tried to refrain from checking weather.com so that I don't get depressed when I see the little sun icon hidden behind the rain clouds....or no sun icon at all. And for now I will dust of my summer dresses and hide my pea coat...for the next few days at least.<br /><br />xoxo and much love,<br />kelseyKelseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17896075249555415735noreply@blogger.com0