Friday Faves

How do these weeks keep going by so fast. It doesn't seem real.

1. S'more Blizzards

Dear Dairy Queen, I hate you. You are one rude son of a bitch. S'mores blizzards? Thanks for ruining my life. Seriously. How am I supposed to move on from s'mores blizzards? You suck, DQ.

2. Family Video

Another week of manager rentals, an awesome review with our district manager, and a 50 cent raise? What a great week! If I haven't said it before, I love my job at Family Video! 

3. Nephew Time

I got to have lunch with my sister and my mom this week and I got to cuddle the baby. I made him dance to Wagon Wheel and shared my water with him when he ate a crayon. Oh Liam, you are going to be so fun when you start dating. I'm going to tell everyone you ate two crayons in a restaurant. 

4. Pioneer Woman's Shrimp Tacos

Joey and I made them this week. This is not my photo. Because I'm lazy and my camera is way over there. I'll share my pictures in a post, I promise. I think I enjoyed time with my bestie more than the tacos. Sorry Joe. I know you loved them.

5.  Toby

My inner bear's name is Toby. He's a polaaa beaaaar. 

Mini Golf & Ducks

I told you that spring is my favorite. Remember my spring bucket list? I just love being outside. So I was pretty excited when Joe and I finally got to go mini golfing. We're pretty competitive sometimes. I may have lost but I did have more hole-in-ones than Joe. We had way too much fun. I don't understand how we are allowed out in public because we always have way too much fun.

Holes-in-One Poses

Losing golf balls to castles, karate, wild swings, and posing.

We also got to feed ducks. I was very intent on feeding ducks. Geese freak me out. They stink and they are pushy and rude. Ducks are all, "Oh that's cool. Thanks for the food" where geese are all, "OMG FOOD! GIMME!" Joe and I fed ducks some oats and rice because I read online that that is better for the ducks than bread or crackers. And once the food was gone, we ran around like ducks. So there is that. Like I said, too much fun.

Quack quack!!!

Friday Faves

My life right now is a teeny bit boring right now. I've just been working and playing bingo on Facebook. I've been watching a lot of Friends too so I decided to post my top five favorite moments of Friends for this edition of Friday Faves. This was really hard because there are so many great one liners for the show but here are just five of my favorites. Below each GIF, I've listed the episode title.

1. Season 7, Episode 20: The One with Rachel's Big Kiss

Or how I'm going to open Dad's funeral some day.

2. Season 2, Episode 6: The One with the Baby on the Bus

I laughed so loud and hysterically that I woke Joe up.

 3. Season 8, Episode 6: The One with the Halloween Party

Even though Chandler never does that, it is still the greatest impression of him ever.

4. Season 7, Episode 15: The One with Joey's New Brain

I can't blame everyone else in the scene for visibly trying to hold back laughter. Phoebe singing along with the bagpipes is just too great for words.

5. Season 3, Episode 2: The One Where No One's Ready

I'm Chandler. Could I BE wearing any more clothes?!

Friday Faves

Will this semester ever end? I really just need next Friday to be here now.

1. Marybeth

MB surprised us by showing up at meeting on Sunday. We enjoyed $3.99 chicken finger baskets at the Pub afterwards and it made me realize just how much I miss her. It was so exciting to see her again and it was a good start to my week.

2. Strawberry Chiffon Pie

Joe and I made the best pie in the entire world. Literally the best. I've eaten nearly a whole one this week. It's a little sad but also really awesome. I wrote a post for it so look forward to being jealous of my pie again soon.

3. Jaclyn and Ashlee

Ashlee is moving back to Grand Rapids in May! Jaclyn and I spent Sunday evening talking about all the awesome shenanigans we are going to get into this summer!

4. Matt

Well. This should explain it.

5. Baby Gorilla

This baby gorilla is very surprised by the cold stethoscope!

100 Posts!

Can you believe this is the 100th post on Fondue You Love Me? I really really can't.  It's been such a great experience and I get entirely too much joy looking at all of the published and scheduled posts. I'm so proud of all that I've accomplished with this blog and I feel like I've found a drive to try new things. I am so thankful for Joe and Jessica for reading and helping and suggesting ideas. They've done so much and I love them for dealing with my nonsense. I have so many great things planned for the blog and I can't believe in just a few short months, I've already shared myself 100 times. I am so happy to have my little blog and see the number of views of grow each month. I've been really trying to improve the quality of each post and really give a variety of my interests. I'm looking forward to August when my baby blog turns a year old but until then, look forward to 100 more posts including recipes, craftiness, nephew lovin', and a whole lot more sass. Because it's my blog, yo.

Friday Faves

The second week of 2013 and the first week of classes was very hectic for me. It's not that it was a bad week. It's just difficult to think of good things when you have a million things to do so I'm going to do my best this week to come up with really good things that happened despite going back to class.

1. Grey's Anatomy Season 8

I spent my last weekend before classes enjoying season 8 of Grey's. If you haven't seen season 8 or season 9, you should get on that because they are really good. I also enjoyed watching the latest episode with a bunch of sisters last night.

2. Hulk Baby

I went home to go to the dentist and got to take Liam his Christmas present from his Uncle Joe. He absolutely loves his Hulk blanket and ran around wearing it until Jessica decided to do something and then he of course had to bother her for a while. Toddler priorities.

3. Lunch With Emily

I got to catch up with Emily this week. It was really great seeing her and getting to hear about her break. We just get along so well.

4. Quality Dairy Doughnut

I went to visit my mom at work this week and she bought me my favorite doughnut in the whole world. She is such a nice mama.

5. Amy Pohler

I wish she was my BFF.

Friday Faves

It's Friday again? This year has gone by so fast. It's only 4 days until Christmas, people!

1. Friends

I've watched Friends for a solid two weeks and I am not ashamed. I'm almost done with season 10 and I plan on starting over again at season 1. Sorry I'm not sorry?

2. Hickory Farms Turkey Summer Sausage

I am obsessed. So freaking good. I could eat this all day every day.

3. Miss Universe

Watching Miss Universe with Courtney was super super fun. Although I think Miss France was way prettier, Courtney and I cheered for Miss USA when she was crowned.

4. Liam Time

Liam and I got some quality time together this week. I got to see Jessica's house and I'm so excited to see how it looks when they are all done. Liam and I played lots of games and I can't wait to see him on Christmas.

5. Jeffrey's Christmas Medley

Since Christmas is upon us, here is my favorite version of some Christmas classics. :)

Friday Faves

I just realized this list is all about stuff. I'm not that materialistic. Really. Don't judge me.

1. New Purse

The boy bought me this bag for my birthday. I'd like to say I feel bad that I spent the whole car ride to the restaurant paying attention to the boy but that is not true. I actually spent the whole car ride entranced by my bag. I'm not actually that sorry.

2. Influenster Holiday Treat 2012

This came in the mail this week! I was expecting a small sample but instead it was a full box with 18 Ferrero Rocher hazelnut truffles! Read my review later this week.

3. B&BW Holiday Gratis

Our gift from B&BW is a travel size of the new Paris for Men 2-in-1 Body Wash and Shampoo, a travel size of the new Sparkling Blackberry Woods lotion, a mini Merry Cookie candle, and a lab sample of Japanese Cherry Blossom 24K Silk Lotion. I exchanged the mini Merry Cookie candle for a mini Winter Candy Apple candle because I already own the Merry Cookie candle.

4. The Roommates

I love these girls. They took me to the ER so I could get pain medication for a migraine in the middle of finals week. That is real friendship.

5. Grumpy Cat

I love you grumpy cat. :)

If You Really Knew Me

It's my birthday! Woot woot! In honor of my awesomeness, I present this list of things you would know if you really knew me.

If you really knew me... you would know that I love teacup piggies! I really love a lot of animals but right now teacup piggies tops the list, followed closely by hippos. I want to own a teacup piggy one day. His name will be Franklin. We will be BFFs and his hobbies will include skeet shooting and snuggling. His dislikes will include bees and mean people... Don't judge me.

If you really knew me... you would know that would only buy skinny jeans if I thought that was socially acceptable. I own three pairs plus quite a few pairs of regular jeans but I only wear the skinny jeans if I can. Other jeans are for laundry day. Skinny jeans make me feel skinny. And they are an excuse to wear cute shoes since everyone can see your feet that are not covered in extra material from your pants.

If you really knew me... you would know I love my nephew more than the world itself. I don't think I have ever met another person who loves their nephew as much as I love mine. And that makes sense since we are BFFs and he is the coolest kid in the world. So if you have kids that aren't my Liam, I'm sorry you will forever be disappointed. Liam and I play lots of games like "Wiggle" and "Sit Ups" and "Nom the Fingers". Which are exactly what they sound like. And I don't think it's physically possible to be any happier than when Liam laughs because you nommed his fingers.

If you really knew me... you would know if I had to eat only one food for the rest of my life, I would totally choose shrimp pasta. You think you know what shrimp pasta is but you don't. Joe came up with the original recipe and I helped him perfect it. Only Joe makes it perfectly. It is garlic-y and cheese-y and delicious. Joe and I describe it as our first favorite food cooked in our second favorite food all over our third favorite food. It's awesomeness in your face hole. Hopefully, I will have a free day to post the recipe. It's on my list of potential blog posts, but every time I schedule it, I come up with another post that would work better for that time.

If you really knew me... you would know that I am currently working on myself. I am not overly happy about this change in my life because I feel guilty about spending any time focusing on my health and that is exactly why I am forcing myself to do this. You really only do live once and I am tired of rushing through life and settling for what life hands me so I'm taking some time to work on letting go and seeing the bigger picture. Being 22 might prove to be the most difficult age yet and I'm oddly at peace with that right now.

If you really knew me... you would know that I have self-diagnosed O.C.D. For example, I have perfect numbers that I stick to. If it's not a perfect number, I will be frustrated until I can make it a perfect number. I plan out each month's blog posts so I can ensure there is a multiple of ten. Again, don't judge me.

If you really knew me... you would know that I might be the most stubborn person like, ever. For real. When I argue, I even know I'm being unreasonable and I just keep barreling on. Sorry I'm not sorry?

If you really knew me... you would know that I have become really obsessed with my blog. If I have nothing to do, and sometimes when I actually do have things to do, I get on blogger and admire finished posts that haven't been published and scroll through the long lists of posts I'm working on. I am really really bored if I don't have a post to work on.

If you really knew me... you would know that if you are riding in my car and we see cows, I will make you say "cows" in a way that makes it sound like you would get out and frolic with the cows if you could but you know that I will drive away and leave you with the cows. And I do the same even though I'm the one driving. The only person who gets it is my sister. We're too cool for school.

If you really knew me... you would know that polar bears are "polaa beaaars" and fish are "feesh".

Friday Faves

Another week, another Friday Faves. This is possibly my favorite part of blogging and it has been the source of inspiration for other possible blog posts. I have plans for another weekly regular post so look forward to that.

1. Infinity Scarf from NY&Co

It's no secret I'm a bit obsessed with this brand. I own more than a few pieces from this store. By far this is my new favorite piece in my wardrobe. Doubled up it makes every outfit warm and cozy and perfect for this season. I love the colors! The nice neutrals pair with 99% of my wardrobe!

2. Bath & Body Works

We had our Holiday 2012 preparation meeting on Sunday night and I realized what a great company I am working for now. Everything that bothered my about Subway doesn't happen with B&BW. On Sunday, we got a chance to get oriented before being thrown into the insanity. We also found out that our location is being used a test store for a new holiday employee discount of 40% for the month of December! To top it all off, corporate treated us to a full size bottle of lotion in one of the seasonal scents as well as a seasonal anti-bac and case. Thanks, B&BW!

3. Influenster

As of yesterday, I am officially done with the Influenster Beauty Blogger Vox Box. I'm sad it's over but yet I am so happy to see all those posts under my published list! I got the Opt-In survey for the Holiday 2012 Vox Box so I'm hopeful Influenster won't be leaving my list of scheduled posts for too long. I have a post in the works about the redesign of Influenster and I have a new challenge for myself if I get another box so maybe I have my hopes up a little bit that I get another box soon.

4. Karaoke Night... Sorta

I was trying to add the picture from last night but the internet is being rude today. Anyways, last night was karaoke night. Except the bar wasn't doing karaoke night because of the opening of deer season. It was still fun because we spent the day at the mall looking for new stuff to wear. I love how much time I've been spending with the roommates lately.

5. This flamingo.

Go home Flamingo, you're drunk! :)

Friday Faves

This was a terribly boring week. This one might take me a while...

1. Zehnder's Chicken Dinner

We took Liam for his first chicken dinner at Zehnder's this weekend. Considering I spent more time feeding him than actually eating my own food, I think he loved it. If you've never been, you definitely have to go on Sunday. Go downstairs and in the back hallway, there is a dining room where they have an all you can eat buffet for $17.95 a person. It seems pricey but let me tell you, it is so worth it.

2. Alpha Nus
I got the chance to hang out with my Alpha Nus this week! We got our slate all put together and I'm feeling really good going into elections that the Alpha Nus took the time to consider who would be best for the positions. Plus our normal shenanigans that happen when we are all in one room made me really miss the old days. I love these ladies!

3. Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup Fundraiser

We had our Third Annual GC&TS Fundraiser this week and it went really well. I sold 5 tickets not including the one I bought for myself to eat and I'm pretty sure we sold at least 500 tickets. I can't wait to find out how much money we raised for our local philanthropy, the American Cancer Society. I myself ate like 4 grilled cheese sandwiches and had so much fun with all of my sisters!

4. OBAMA

You know you're a grown up when you spend the evening of election day watching the results on the news. That will definitely be one of my favorite memories for the rest of my life. I had so much fun hanging out with my roommates and I felt so proud of myself for caring about this stuff and so proud of my country for getting through another difficult election year. 

5. Dora the Explorer Action

Cut the crap, Map! :)

Friday Faves

Well once again it is Friday. Sometimes, it's really hard to write these because I'm so excited for the weekend and then the next Friday, I forgot what I did the weekend before that I wanted to add to my list. Oh well...

1. Paddles!

I've been working on a paddle for my pseudo big sister MB. She loves Harry Potter so I've been painting the Hufflepuff crest for about a bajillion hours now. I've been obsessed with getting every detail right. I was going to take step-by-step photos but I forgot. I will post a pic of the finished paddle plus some tips later.

2. Psy- Gangnam Style

If you can watch this video and not smile, you should probably go live in a cave some where because you are incapable of happiness. Sorry.

3. Kristin is moving back to MI!

My other pseudo big, Kristin, has been living in CO since she graduated in the spring of 2011. I haven't seen her since she moved out there but this week she was in the area looking for a job so we had dinner! I missed her so so so much and I am so excited to have her back in the area in the middle of October!

4. Tardis Dress

I've been wanting this dress to turn into a Tardis dress for a long time. Since ModCloth was having a sale, I decided it was time. And lucky for me, I got the last one in my size! Now, I'm just hoping it looks just as good on me!

5. Teacup Piggies

Because no one can frown when they are talking about everything they are going to do with their future pet teacup pig. It's like opening your eyes when you sneeze. It is not physically possible.