Marie's New Years Resolution~in July

[toystoryduo]

Have a great time at your party tonight, Marie!

 

[kmp1191]

**WARNING**WARNING**WARNING**
**The following is NOT on any diet plan, and I will not be held liable for any weight gain from eating the following desert!!

1 pkg Oreo cookies
1 8oz bar cream cheese-soft (leave setting out while making the cookies)
2 pkg almond bark

Crumb all the oreo's (this is oreo abuse, I know), I used a food processor...pretty much make them dust...no chunks...CRUMBS!!
After oreos are crumbed, add (by spoon, or squares) cream cheese (little bit ta the time, so as not to burn up/jam up the processor/blender.
After those are mixed together (moist black mess) using a melon baller/or some other type of rounding device(measuring spoon, meatballer) drop rouned bite size mounds onto a wax covered cookie sheet. Depending on the size, depends on how many you get. (I just used a melon baller and got about 45-50)
Place cookie sheets in freezer for approx 30-40 minutes to help set the mixture. While in the freezer, melt almond bark. (I use the microwave)
After bark is melted, (IT WILL BE HOT!!) using a toothpick dip each ball into melted bark to coat. Try not to lick any that gets on your fingers...that's the real challenge!) Place into fridge until hardened.....won't take long.
Then EAT!!!

I can't take any credit for this recipie. My friend Juli gave it to me and this is actually the first time I'm making them. She brought me a batch last night, and I ate 4!!! They are WONDERFUL!!!

So, there ya have it...good luck!!
marie

 

[kimwim8]

oh sweet mother of God, is all I can say.

 

[lindalinda]

I am not making that. Seriously I am not.


I am way behind on journals, so I am just stopping in to say hey. Hey!

 

[kmp1191]

I made 60 oreo balls....I brought home NONE!!! Everyone loved them!!

The party was GREAT!!! I didn't over do it on the food or alcohol, unlike some of the others!! The bbq was great, the beer was cold (even though I stuck w/ my rum & diet coke...only had 2 glasses), and the karaoke was loud!! I have the best group of friends, and NONE of them can sing worth a darn!!! My photog boss took a bunch of pictures....I'll post some when i get them.
My other boss, Kathy made a speech and started crying....which got me upset for a minute....she said that the office wasn't going to be the same w/out me, and that I can cheer anybody up, and do on a daily basis....that she can always look out of her office and see me, pretending to work....and making faces! Everyone was laughing! Then she gets all emotional and hands me the microphone!! I thanked everyone for being there, told them we were going to pour kathy into bed now, and to drive safe!! They started laughing again! Then it was kinda funny, I'm standing there, looking at everyone and had to make sure they knew what they all meant to me....so, I said...."Do any of you know why you're here tonight?" (someone yelled free food & beer!!??) (laughter) I said "No....you're here, because for the past 4 years, you are the people who have NOT gotten on my last nerve!! You are the people that I will put on my Christmas card list, even though they will never be mailed, you are the people that were smart enough to stay out of my way when I was in a bad mood, and also the one's that could make me laugh on the same day." Then I got upset, so I thanked them all again and set the mike down. That was tough!! I don't like being the center of attention. Not a comfortable feeling! Anyway, then the singing started up again and everyone had a blast! Everyone started leaving around midnight, and the last of us (3 couples) sat at the patio table talking....DH and I got home about 1:30am.
Man....it was a good evening. One I won't forget....

Ok....gonna get showered and get the day going....
later ya'll!
marie

 

[kimwim8]

Sounds like you had a GREAT party (even without me being there ). I'm so glad you had such a great "sendoff" with the people you truly enjoy.

And good job not getting tanked. It's probably best to not go out that way.

And nothing like getting the day going at 11am!

 

[kmp1191]

Happy Memorial Day friends!

Last night we invited the neighbors over and threw some steaks on the grill....very nice visit!
Yesterday, during the day, we did something I hadn't planned on doing....we bought a Wii!! Go figure!! DH and I talked about it for a few minutes in the morning...(the babysitter from Saturday night had one at her house, and the kids spent the night there.) and the next thing I know, we're on a search and destroy mission for the darn thing.
Went to 3 different places before I finally said, "Stop by Target, I'll run in and see"....they had 7!!! We only wanted one. Anyway, by the time we got back home my tooth was killing me, so I took 4 xtra strength tylenol and laid down for 2 hours. DH hooked it up and he and the kids played all afternoon!!! Golf, baseball, bowling.....it really is alot of fun!! I reminded the kids this mornging that their chores are to be done first, otherwise the game will be gone!!! (talk about a motivating factor!! )

So, today I told my friend "A" that I'd help her paint and move....she's going to a nicer apartment complex. I'm not 100% by any means....this tooth is really putting a crimp in my weekend!!! Anyway, I wound up taking a pain pill b4 bed last night, then again at 3 this morning And first thing this morning I've already taken my 4 tylenol.....honestly people....this thing is killing me!!!

ok...water is my main goal for today...entirely too much food these past few days...too much bad food!!!! DH is doing chicken on the grill tonight, and i'm going to steam some veggies....other than that...WATER!!!!

Gotta run....have a great day!!
mriea

 

[kimwim8]

chug chug chug chug chug chug

(water, that is )

Hope that tooth is better very soon. You're going to the dentist tomorrow, right??

 

[toystoryduo]

Sounds like your party was a lot of fun, Marie! I'm sorry to hear that your tooth is still bothering you though. Do you have a dentist appointment scheduled?

Hope you have a great day today! Sending some sell your house pixie dust your way.

 

[kmp1191]

First of all...Kim...the almond bark on the oreo balls is actually just white chocolate...it's just called almond bark. Doesn't taste like almonds, or bark!!!
Second....I went BACK to the dentist yesterday....she took an x-ray....can't find anything wrong w/ it!!! WTH???
She gave me a perscription for antibiotic and pain pills, and referred me to an Endoditsit (?) to have him check it! Well, after my darvocet wore off at 4 this morning, I will be calling the specialist....You CAN NOT tell me there is nothing wrong w/ this frigging tooth!!! Guys....I've given birth twice and it was bad....but this tooth.....OFF THE CHARTS!!!
Ok....yesterday I went and helped my friend paint....Monday I moved boxes, last night I painted....that all counts towards my exercise, doesn't it? I'm sore, so it counts!!!

Still nothing on the house.....tonight when I get home, I'm burying St. Joseph in the front yard!!! Keep the pixie dust coming!!!

Have a great day!
marie

 

[CACruisin']

Just got caught up on the past couple of weeks. First and foremost CONGRATS on the job for DH!!! That is awesome! Second loads of that the house will sell quickly now! It looks gorgeous in the pictures and I'm with the rest of them - no kids in that house that I see! Can you tell me how you hypnotized them to do chores, do chores without having to nag or even ask?

Your party sounded like a lot of fun, and the oreo balls - well we won't go there!

On the tooth - been there, done that! Call the endodontist ASAP! I resisted the root canal route for weeks. Within minutes of getting into that god-man's chair I was painfree and kicking myself for waiting so long.

You are doing great lady!

 

[kimwim8]

First of all...Kim...the almond bark on the oreo balls is actually just white chocolate...it's just called almond bark. Doesn't taste like almonds, or bark!!!

Now WHY wouldn't you just say white chocolate?? Up north here, we SAY what we mean. We don't use fancy schmancy names for things. And you know, white chocolate sounds MUCH more appetizing than anything bark.


And poor Joe getting buried. Oh wait, that must be a Catholic thing. (yes, I crack myself up)

 

[Blueeyes101817]

Sounds like you had a GREAT party (even without me being there ). I'm so glad you had such a great "sendoff" with the people you truly enjoy.

nevermind kim being there..its a shame i wasnt there

Sounds like things have been going pretty good lately!

 

[lindalinda]

Hey marie! Have you used the wii yet? My son is a video game snob and has the xbox360 live get up but he went to a friends house and tried the wii and said it was awesome!!! I may have to get one now.

Hope your tooth feels better, maybe since you are going to a specialist it will be covered on regular insurance tho. Dental never seems to cover anything.

 

[kimwim8]

Hey Ree Ree. You been busy? Geez, I can't imagine what you could possibly be doing.

Nothing like leaving us hang out in your journal without ya.

Oh, and Jen just talks smack. Didn't you see on MY journal how she wants me to come over again? She just can't get enough of me. I'm too cool.

 

[kmp1191]

I'm sorry for not checking in lately.....just not in a good mood i guess.
The specialist is NOT covered on my insurance plan, so I have to keep fighting w/ the dentist. The tooth is feeling better....only down to 2 tylenol every 6 hours now....she did perscribe Lodine, but I can't take it at work....makes me fuzzy. She also changed the antibiotic to Clindamycin...we'll see what happens with this one.

Still nothing on the house. I think we're going to have to drop the price....it's been a month and not even 1 showing!! I hate this town!

Work has been....interesting! Too much to go into on that....just a bunch of petty BS....I'm sick of the immature crap!! The GM & sales mgrs are upset because they weren't invited to the party....one of them asked me about it yesterday and I let him know why...."You guys don't speak to us unless it's to accuse us of not doing our job, you bad mouth the entire office every chance you get, you b!$%h when we point out your errors, and say we changed the numbers...yeah...ask me again why we didn't invite you....think about it!!!" and I turned to walk away....and the owner of the company was standing right there!!! He smiled and said "Well put Marie, well put!" He even told my boss before I did! She was laughing!
(it really was a great party!!)

ok...lets see, what else can I complain about today....tooth-check, house-check, work-check....oh....do I need to let ya'll know that in the past 2 weeks, according to my scale, I've gained 5 pounds??!! I know what I'm doing wrong....I'm not paying attention to my food. I'm not walking. I'm not drinking NEARLY enough water.....
ok guys....tough love time....KICK MY BUTT!!!

gotta get ready for hell...I mean work....
talk to ya soon!
marie


ps-Anna, thanks for dropping in...missed ya!!!
Linda-nice to see you again too.!!! (we are LOVIN the Wii!! family bowling every night at 8:45!!!)

 

[lindalinda]

I think i would go to a different dentist, seriously. Also, check with the university there. If they have a dental school try that. Thats what my mom ALWAYS does. Way less expensive and if its something strange, since they are studying, they wont give you the run-around.

The housing market is terrible now! I feel for you. But NO showings is unacceptable! Are you selling it yourself or with a realtor? There has to be a way to get someone looking, it is beautiful.

Try not to stress too much about the weight. When you get moved you can get going again with a vengeance!

 

[kimwim8]

tough love time....KICK MY BUTT!!!

(why aren't there any fighting smilies? )

Anyway, I'm no one to talk about eating right about now. You're stress eating. We all do it. You'll get back on track when you can. For now....at least get the water in. And maybe some green tea. They'll help the bloat and besides....it's HOT out there! Stay hydrated.

I'm praying for you, girl. You'll have your happy ending soon.

 

[kmp1191]

Thanks guys....I'm better this afternoon. Sitting here having a margurita on ice....
I don't know if it's because I haven't been drinking enough water, or if it's because I've started on the sweet tea again, but my breasts are bad swollen!!!! (Sorry...tmi!!!)
I know I've gained about 5 lbs, but c'mon....does it always have to come back to the girls??!!
Today wasn't too bad...food wise, and the mood actually got better too.
B-toast w/ pear jam
L-Lenny's salad
D-the rest of the salad
S-2 oreo balls....

The tooth twinges every now and then, but I think it's on the mend!
OHOHOH....got the pictures from the party....give me a few minutes and I'll post some.
We have another party tomorrow night....the guys DH works with is having another cookout...this time w/ a keg....I love keg beer!!!! I'm gonna have to behave, I have a 5 hour photo shoot on Sunday.
Let's see, what else...no exercise....again.

ok...gonna go post some pics now!!
marie

 

[kmp1191]

Kareoke....just plain scarey!!

Eating my buddy Joey's sandwich...I was HUNGRY!!

The girls from the office.

Me & DH