Archive for July, 2010
Weekend Spending Spree
Jul 20th
I have been busy finalizing plans for vacation. You can tell where my mind is by today’s shirt choice ……………
Over the weekend we went to Southside Works for the i made it!market. There were many great vendors with their handmade goodies. It sure was a hot weekend but thanks to the fountain in front of the Cheesecake Factory the kids kept pretty cooled off.
I bought these great soy candles from Make Peace Naturals. The smell’s are out of this world tho they do burn pretty fast but they burn clean and even. Check out some scents like Monkey Farts and Grandpa’s Pipe, which actually smell good! I purchased Macintosh Apple, Grandpa’s Pipe, and Lemongrass. I wanted Lilac but they only had it in a large candle.
We made another trip to Harmony Salon. I got my roots done and a trim and Ali got a trim. Harmony is great she gave Ali a crimp and some pink 
She loved it! We also got to take home some of her new Mother’s Milk Shampoo and Conditioner to try. It smells so good! I woke up today with very soft hair today
She loved it! We also got to take home some of her new Mother’s Milk Shampoo and Conditioner to try. It smells so good! I woke up today with very soft hair today 
I am not lost
Jul 15th
I haven’t blogged in a few days, or done much of anything online for that matter. I figured I would give an update on my thoughts and going’s on for the week.
* I am trying to stay positive and strong for the hubby. He doesn’t want me to talk about whats going on with the world, unfortunately I already have blogged about it. I managed to tell a little lie about it to him because it was important to him the world wasn’t told and I didn’t want to upset him. Shhhhhhhh The medical situation hasn’t improved in the sense that the test results weren’t what we were hoping. It has improved in the fact that the situation will be regulated and monitored. It’s messing up our vacation plans in a sense but were trying to fix that issue. The stress, worry, etc is making me just not want to talk or be bothered really.
* I want to thank everyone who does read my blog. Especially those who read every one I wrote and tell me they look forward to my posting. It can sometimes be hard to come up with content, sometimes I could write all day. I started my blog not caring how many people read it and I still feel the same but that doesn’t mean I don’t appreciate the ones who do. It’s you who I write for as well as myself.
* My parents aren’t online at all. Never have been and probably never will be. Recently I have been asked by mom to never mention them online nor share any pictures. Not that she would ever read it, but you never know what family member may find my blog and mention it or even a family friend. So from now on I have no parents when it comes to the online world. Yes I realize I just broke the request by even saying this LOL
* Since I started blogging I have an obsession with reading other blogs, especially local ones. I was never into watching the news but I get news feeds now. There I can skip content I don’t want to read about. My Ipod RSS reader is always full of great content to read anytime I want it. Check out my Blogroll link at the top of the page for some bloggers I read regularly.
* Just an FYI….. I review alot of places I eat or venture to. I wanted to make sure everyone knows I have never received anything for my review. No one has asked me to come and try them and no one has given me anything even after the fact. If that ever happens I will share it but I just want to make it clear that I don’t do it to seek anything out or because I received anything. I write about my life, as it is.
I may have more later or in a few days. Right now I need to sort things out. Hope to write soon!
Food Network Reality
Jul 12th
I watch alot of food network tv. I love to eat and when I have the time I love to cook.
I found this little tad bit interesting when watching a DVR episode of Iron Chef America…….
We all know they know ahead of time what possible secret ingredients they may have coming and have time to prepare dishes for each possibility. But it seems they have lists of ingredients at the very least. I’m not sure if they are that good at hiding it normally or I just never noticed before……
Have you caught anything like this on reality tv that shows how it’s not all straight reality?
O’Leary’s Cafe
Jul 9th
If your ever looking for a great breakfast diner try O’Leary’s in the Southside.
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They are right next door to Mike & Tony’s Gyros at 1412 East Carson St. It’s home cookin, the menu is small but it’s good. There aren’t many tables so on the weekend I suggest going as early as possible. The place isn’t all spruced up but it’s cleaner than most restaurants that appear to be nicer. Also they only take cash but there is an ATM inside.
Here is a shot of my breakfast:
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I never eat the toast. I ate the toast!-
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Rudy’s Subs
Jul 9th
If your ever in Swissvale…….
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Try Rudy’s Subs. They are small and only take cash. For a long time no one knew of a menu existing that you could take with you but I got one! You can find them at 1918 Monongahela Ave.
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The people are very nice and the food is yummy!
I get half of an Italian sub, no tomato and mayo on the side. Excellent!
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The Bank
Jul 7th
I am pissed. Extremely pissed! So pissed I want to spit on my checks, my monthly statements, anything having to do with my bank.
I have been with the same bank for years. I loved them at one time, never had an issue. Until this year. It seems that since the merger with National City, or as I used to call them National Shitty, PNC has gone downhill for me. Without getting into my personal financial issues too much I will share my displeasure with them.
I had an issue with them the beginning of this year. I disputed a charge on my account. They gave me my money back and told me I would receive a questionnaire to fill out about the dispute. I never got that. I made sure they knew I didn’t get it by calling them. I received a notice in the mail that they were giving the money back to the company with no explanation as to why. The letter stated it would happen in the next few days, however that letter was printed days before it was mailed so of coarse it was the day they took it out. That money put me in the hole so of coarse I had bounce fee’s. Fuckers I still never got a reason.
Last month I called about another issue and now they won’t stand by what I was told last month. It is costing me and that makes me unhappy. I explained that I tend to be one of those people who go in the hole therefore making money for them. I fully accept the choices I make and fully accept that I screw up sometimes. But them screwing up and costing me money pisses me off. Apparently they don’t care enough to want my business. I usually don’t argue how much I am right, but I AM RIGHT! Stand by what I was told by a representative of the company or I take my business elsewhere. I wanted what I was told and they refused. End result…. I am going elsewhere. I’ve had it, I am done, I am gone, don’t let the fee’s hit you in the ass as I go cause you won’t profit from me anymore!
Hot Summer
Jul 7th
It is one hot summer in the Burgh this year. I can’t remember the last time it was in the 80′s and 90′s much of the season and it’s still only July, but I am pleased. Personally I love the heat and the humidity. Last year the hottest week we had was while I was on vacation in the south and when I came home I was cold! I remember swimming every day as a kid, being outside, it being hot and steamy! We may have had frigid winters but I had summer to look forward to. I haven’t looked forward to a summer here in a long time. Probably part of my wanting to move south. I checked the weather today for Hilton Head Island, SC (my favorite place) and Pittsburgh. They were both 88 degrees at the time. The South weather has risen to the North and I couldn’t be happier.
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So what has summer brought so far?
Church Carnivals are always fun. Many Catholic Church’s in the area do these as fundraisers through the summer. Though anymore they are more expensive, more difficult to win, and not geared towards the little ones. I like to go for the food and just to walk around and look at stuff.
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Writing on chalk on the sidewalk. Kids artwork can be amazing! No stacks of paper scattered all over the house and they can draw as big as the sidewalk allows.
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Mmmmm Ice Cream. This came from The Milkshake Factory in the Southside. They have ice cream, shakes and many chocolate treats that looked delicious. We walk around Southside often when it’s nice out. Just to walk, to window shop, to eat. It gives us all something to do together and get out of the house.
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The nice weather brings out all sorts of people. We saw an interesting man in the Strip on a Sunday afternoon. See man on right of pic. Young kids don’t understand this type of thing at all and how do you explain it to them?
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Of coarse the Kennywood corndog. I haven’t gone a summer without going to Kennywood nor eating a corndog and potato patch fries. It just wouldn’t be summer in the Burgh without it.
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Pittsburgh Parks closed many pools years ago. One was in the neighborhood we moved to. Many kids have no where to cool off. Some parks now have spray parks installed. I really wish they would install one in every neighborhood that lost their pool. In the meantime we do what we can to cool the kids off on our own. Thank goodness I have a hubby who is very handy! He created this sprinkler/mister for our backyard with our hose and some pipe.
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So many people hate this heat. I thrive off it. It makes me happy. It defines that it is summer for me. You can have 60-70 degree weather every fall where it belongs.
Me… I will be moving South for the Winter………. Spring, Fall and Summer within the next couple years. Hubby finally said he is ready to move! Until we do I will enjoy the heat we have!
Outlook mostly good
Jul 2nd
Just a little update from me. I didn’t post a blog yesterday as we spent the day at the neurologist. If you ever need a recommendation for a good one let me know they were great! Hubby had many tests. They ruled out causes such as tumor or stroke so that’s good news. We are waiting to hear back on one test today that could determine if he is still allowed to drive. As of right now they are telling him not to drive. I don’t drive and he drives for work so it is difficult. We leave for vacation in a couple weeks with a 12 hour drive and after looking at airfare, which doubled since the last time I looked, we can’t afford it.
Hubby has been spending alot of time with me, talking to me. He has a renewed outlook on life and wants to make some changes. It’s weird how things like this change a person.
One of my wish ankle bracelets fell off last night. One of my dreams also came true however I still cannot share what that is. If you don’t believe in wishes, you might want to give it a try. Some people know what my wish is now that it fell off, but I am not ready to tell everyone yet. All I can say is I am happy.
Have a great day!
