My husband thinks his remote can pop pocorn...

So last night we upgraded our home theater system with a blu-ray player.  However, we bought an open box...minus the effin remote. FABULOUS.  So out comes an old friend, our super fabulous Logitech (super high tech remote that Bryan bought years ago for too much money and didn't tell me about it).  It hasn't been used for years, but I do remember Bryan's main reason why he purchased it.

"Megan, this remote can pop popcorn" said in a serious voice.

Yes, I did tell this story to all my coworkers...cause that is what I do.  Bryan has told me he could never work there because they all think he is an idiot. I do counter my stories by stating he is really book smart, just not all that life smart and that is why we are a good pair...

But anyways, I came home today and told Bryan how we all laughed at him and his remote (he was programing it as I told him).  And his response was.....

"IT CAN POP POPCORN!!!" followed by an explanation that it can't actually go and get the popcorn and put it in the microwave, buuuuuut if the popcorn was actually in the microwave, and he hit the watch the movie button - it could start the microwave.  Too bad our microwave came with our house and is ancient...so no go on the popcorn.

But the man is still proud of his super cool remote that he has not used in years, cause you know it is still cutting edge.  Good purchase B.

I love stumbling on thought provoking art

Banksy...you need to check his work out...

When I start to think that life cannot get much worse...

I of course think it can't and how can everyone else have a fabulous life and not have a care in the world, I throw myself a pity party (usually in the car on my way home from somewhere) and I run a list in my head of how I haven't bought a new pair of shoes in god knows how long and I need a haircut (these are all vain I am quite aware - but really sometimes a new pair of shoes can really make a day much better).  I am also aware that that was probably the longest run on sentence ever...but this is a blog and I am asking for your forgiveness...

Then a few seconds later (okay lets be real - more like a few minutes) I realize how utterly ridiculous I am being.  I have my life and I am sure somewhere someone is thinking it is a fabulous life and I don't have a care in the world.  That someone would trade a million bucks to be where I am today.

Then I start to think of what those people's lives must be like.  What hardships they have or are having to face.  Who have they lost, what have they lost or worse never had?  And slowly I start to feel ashamed of my thoughts and behaviors.  

I start to think about how I should see all the blessings in my life and realize that some of the hardships I have to face right now might just be leading me to an amazing place, or even a more empathetic point of view towards other human beings.  And the worst part of it all is I start to realize that if I don't like where I am it really is my responsibility to get myself the hell out of Dodge.

I have been through a lot.  A lot more than most people would suspect and I know I have the strength to pull myself out of this place.  But sooner or later the pity parties have got to stop (although I do love balloons, cake and flowers). Today I am taking charge.

God, I feel like I need to buy some warpaint and dress up in Camouflage now.... Watch Out...might just turn this into the next hot trend ;)

Did I Ever Mention that I Wanted to be Famous?

Its true, I know you are not surprised.  I totally did (still secretly do).  See I grew up in Burbank, California - think NBC studios and Jay Leno driving around town...and Kids Incorporated was on the Disney Channel along with the Mickey Mouse Club.

Yeah,  I was pretty much convinced that I could be the next big thing, totally thought I could sing and I just needed an agent (not quite sure what that was when I was younger - but new it was the ticket to getting in).  I even looked them up in the yellow pages and left it out on the dinner table for my mother to find (she didn't take the hint).

So the next step was to show my parents that I was the next big child star. So I sang... I sang at night when I was supposed to be asleep and I knew they were still up (I am pretty sure it was to Whitney Houston's I Have Nothing from the Body Guard).  Deep down I knew if they heard me they would obviously see that I needed an agent. Nope.  They told me to shut up and go to bed.

And that was as far as I made it in my quest to become famous.  I am still trying to figure out my next move...since I have been informed that my singing voice should be kept to myself....by my parents, sister and husband... the list can go on and on....

Salt on my Driveway and Salt in Wounds

So I came home slightly frustrated that my walkway and driveway had not been shoveled - so to prove a point I walked in, put on my snow boots (they are cute by the way) and walked back out to shovel and sprinkle salt (made sure Bryan could see me from inside).

Walked back in and was greeted by a grumpy man.  "Where have you been...why didn't you tell me you were going to be outside...grumble grumble grumble".  My response "Cause I wanted this done, asked for it done and so I did it." more grumbling from Bryan...

So then I start handling Emily - getting her dressed for bedtime etc. and assumed the Bryan went to bed early and in a huff (Did I mention that Emily stayed up till 1:30 am last night?  That was after Bryan tried to lay her down with me with a sippy cup that leaks - I had told him not to use it earlier in the day since it leaked - Emily and I were covered in chocolate milk in a matter of minutes- I raged- oh well for positivity). 

Deep down I was kind of super excited - TRASH TV TIME!!! I got to flip between Gossip Girl, Ru Paul's Drag Race, and the Bachelor....it was nice while it lasted. 

All of a sudden my car pulls up and the garage door opens...turns out he was not sleeping.  Surprise.  He came in and said "I can't even be pissy since I have been gone so long...I was just going to return those movies, but then I thought I would be nice and replace your windshield wipers since I had a coupon."  I knew where this was going, my car is difficult and I can only have my wipers replaced by a Land Rover Dealership or someone who can order the parts...not Auto Zone. Turns out it is easier to take a wiper off than put it back on... and after trying 4 different types of wipers, Bryan came home defeated.

Then I giggled a bit and told him, "I am sorry if you were trying to proved a point but it was missed, I thought you were sleeping the whole time."

"That is like salt in my wounds Meg..."

I kind of feel bad for Bryan, but in all seriousness I laughed pretty hard.  And I got to watch my shows...now back to the original programing ...Criminal Minds ... not my choice. Touche Bryan, touche.

My Man was a man's man today and he thinks it gets him out of dishes!

So this morning we were inspired.  We watched Holmes on Homes and they visited Habitat for Humanities Restore store... So of course we googled  and found that we actually had one near the cities... NEW ACTION PLAN for the day!!!

Can I just say that it is a great resource!  If you are trying to be green and reuse, or just looking for a great deal on products donated straight from the retailers this is a place to definitely check out.  They might not have exactly what you need or want but if you go with an open mind and a can do attitude - or in our case - an over abundance in confidence, this is a place to visit!  We really should not have any confidence that we can do anything but demo...let's just be real.

So then after visiting and being inspired - we almost stopped at a tile store.... but then I had the fabulous idea of Babies r' Us...

WARNING:  This store can suck out any positive vibes from your husband in a matter of minutes.  I swear that Bryan was ready to leave the moment Emily decided she wanted out of the cart.  Sigh.

  But here is the deal, we totally scored on a car seat - Booo Ya.  Here are my tips - become a member (it is free)  you get special coupons on top of the ones they mail you.  AND YOU CAN DOUBLE UP....and if you shop in the clearance section for last year's models, the savings add up.  I am going to brag here.... A car seat that once retailed for $249.99 made its way in to my trunk for $100... so yeah I feel like I am the smartest person in the world. 
 
(I am leaving out the part where Bryan made me go back into the store b/c the coupons weren't applied correctly - when I came back to the car and told him what they told me- he told me they were wrong and tried to get me to go back in and explain it to them... mind you it was 6 degrees out... and if any of you know - I don't do this shit.  I don't call the pizza guy, I don't like to return things and if I don't know who is calling I don't answer.  So I was not happy and gave him the puppy dog eyes.  He gave me the angry eyes and then walked- more like stormed into the store to get our discount.  When he finally walked back to the car he said he was sorry.)


Babies r' Us - 0  Megan - 1
Bryan - 0  Megan - 1


So baaaaack to being inspired and back home.  Me and Emily were upstairs watching Nemo or something of that nature... and all of a sudden I hear a large THUMP followed by a little cracking down in the basement.  My husband had found my sledgehammer. YEEEEEESSSS!  


Once upon a time I started to demo the basement without Byran's knowledge.  I started to pull back paneling and  pretty much destroyed anything I could.  He was not happy to say the least.  But lets not dwell on my wrong doings....


Bryan knocked down 2 more walls - pulled more paneling from the main room and pulled up the carpet.  He was a machine!!!  I supervised and sang "Don't Worry be Happy."  I am pretty sure he appreciated my company and my humor...esp when I giggled when the sledgehammer missed its target and hit noting but air... he loves me I am sure he does, but I am 100% sure this was all a ploy to get him out of dishes...


Bryan -1  Megan -1
Today was a draw .....

 

Sooo today's diet didn't go so well...

Breakfast: Sugar donuts....Bagel with cream cheese.... Mt. Dew

Lunch: Bagel with cream cheese... Cupcake without frosting....cupcake with frosting

Dinner: Grilled cheese with sour cream and onion chips topped off with Sprite

Today did not go well on the diet side of things.  

I don't think the hair side of things went any better.  Was asked if I brushed my hair with a firecracker this morning... luckily I like the guy (in a friendly non romantic way) and know he was giving me shit... however, I just might not be doing this hair-do again anytime soon...


On the nice side of things - I was a bit nicer today!  Now, I won't go and say I have done a 180 but I was nice to a few people today and it was even -21 degrees to start out the day, that would give anyone the green light for some attitude!


No deep thoughts for today - just bundling up for another cold night....