There's probably a meeting for people like me

Does anyone know if there's a NKOTBaholics Anonymous? Because I might need one.

You can see why here.

Pardon my absence, I've been hiking up Mt. Laundry

I apologize for my lack of presence around here.

You see, our washer has been eating our clothes. Apparently we do not feed it enough. First it was eating small little holes on the fronts of shirts. Then it developed into chewing little holes on the front or back of the shirts. Then it started gnawing on the sleeves.

We've had someone out to look at it, and could find nothing wrong.

Right after Christmas, it ate a brand new shirt that was a gift. I'm talking, it chewed a 4-5 inch hole. That was the final straw.

Someone came out again; thought he knew what could be doing it, so he adjusted the tub. Said it should be fine, and if it made some noise that was okay, but if it was loud, banging noise then the tub would need to be readjusted back again (it's a front-loader).

First small load of laundry in ... those loud, banging noises he spoke of were happening. Shut the machine off and they were called again.

Another guy comes out, but won't readjust the tub because he didn't originally do it, and doesn't want to be "responsible". Ummm...okay, but you both work for the same place.... Whatever. In the meantime, he orders new springs and something else because now those are likely damaged from the tub being adjusted too far forward.

So, the original repairman was supposed to come out today to readjust the tub back again (the other repairman said the washer COULD be used with NO further damage once the tub was readjusted until those other parts came in and they came to fix those).

We get no call back and have to literally chase them around, when they tell us that NO! He should NOT have told us that - it CAN cause further damage and since the parts won't be in until Friday, they will be out on Tuesday to fix everything.

So, the clothes remain. HUGE piles of dirty laundry. We may need to resort to wearing our socks and underwear inside out.

Worst of all ... a trip to the laundromat is going to be in order. At least that's the tentative plan for Saturday. I can't imagine anything more exciting than spending hours playing catch-up with the laundry at the laundromat!

I told you we were party animals!

Man that Man Has Great Hair!

The other night I went in to rid myself of the gray and root outgrowth that was plaguing me (I'm dark brown with reddish/burgandy undertones now!). While I was in the chair having my locks tended to, I watched a man across from me having his hair done. Foils and all.

His hair wasn't long as in ponytail long....it was longer-ish (LOL!), where it sat upon his ears and covered the back of his neck. It was the type of hair that screamed "Run your fingers through me!!!" and boy did I want to!

I don't think there's ever been a time when a man's hair was so sexy that I wanted to run my fingers through it. I was shocked by this sudden and random fascination that I had. My husband has very short (ie: buzzed) hair, because it's wiry and totally unruly when it grows out, so there's no lock-love going on there.

So tell me, does the man in your life have sexy locks that you like to tangle your fingers in?

Parting with a Piece of the Family

Last week when we had bitter windchills my husband's car threw a hissy fit from being left out on the driveway overnight, and decided not to start in the morning. Two days in a row. Which left me as the taxi driver.

Fine and dandy. Except on Friday, we get into my car, I buckle my seat belt and look down at my dash - and what's that? The check engine light. Grrrrrrrreat.

We are already down to 1 car, we can't possibly go car-less! So I put it in reverse and it makes this god-awful clunk like I've never heard before.

Immediately the warning light is flashing in my brain - TRANSMISSION!

I get my husband to work, and he says he's going to call to see about getting the car in that afternoon. I throw up a few prayers that I'm able to make it to work, and that I'll be able to actually LEAVE work when the time comes, too.

So, I make it safely and I work my way through the day (with just a minor meltdown at work - because let's see, it's negative 50 degrees with the windchill, one car won't start, the other is on the fritz, work is swamped because of said weather, and so much more than I even care to mention right now).

Needless to say, I made it to pick up my husband and we made it over to the dealership. I had this sinking feeling the whole day that I should have been cleaning out my car. I didn't, but I did check the new car inventory of the dealer before I left the office.

I'm sure you see where this is going....

My car was 8 years old. With nearly 151,000 miles on it. She was very sick. Trans problems, valve issues, transfer case ..... somewhere around the tune of $3K.

We chose to say goodbye and left her behind. And yes, I did cry a little. I couldn't help it. She was the one that brought home both my babies from the hospital. She was good to me for 8 years. And I'm sentimental like that.

The newest member of our family is a 2008 Tucson. He's blue, and absolutely adorable. I have yet to name him (may never happen, I didn't name the previous car either, though it was a she).

This isn't a photo of him....it's one I found online of a cousin.



I have been enjoying his company immensely. He's even got XM radio free for 90 days and we enjoy listening to the 80s tunes on my drives to and from work.

I think he's going to fit into this family just fine.

And the Sexy Sweethearts Winner Is.....

Kat said...
I like Melissa's idea. all the hearts and then a picnic under the hearts sounds great.

I think the best thing about doing something for Valentine's Day is to do the unexpected. Make the day different from other days in February, or other days the whole year. Make it something between Birthdays and Christmas - and a picnic in February is definitely different.

Now you know we are all going to be waiting to hear what you did.

Congrats!! Please email (snarkysarah AT gmail DOT com) me your name & snail mail so that I can get your goody box in the mail!

Last Chance for the Sexy Sweethearts!

I've enjoyed reading how sweet & romantic some of you are (or your S.O's are). I have to say, I did come up with a pretty good gift for hubby. I was thinking about just what I could do, what he likes, etc - something truly thoughtful and from the heart - and not something that is necessarily bought, so to speak.

Obviously I can't say what I am planning on doing - because he does pop in here every now and then, and while I don't think he's been by in a while - it would be just my luck that he'd decide to drop in tomorrow. (Not to mention the fact that I am writing this in bed, and he's right next to me and can look over at any given moment!)

That said -- time is ticking and the giveaway ends this Monday, January 19th. Be sure to leave a comment here so you are entered to win my Sexy Sweethearts prize!

Berries, Jewels; what do you call them?

Imagine my surprise the other night when my son walks in to our bedroom and tells me, as he's scratching...

"My nuts itch"

I about fell out of the bed laughing, but had to tell him that he shouldn't really call them nuts. I can just imagine him announcing to his 1st grade teacher that he keeps wiggling in his seat because his nuts itch.


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Who needs sex with a piece of meat like that

Sunday night I had the MOST fabulous dinner in my entire life. In my 28 years, never once have I experienced a mouth orgasm. Don't get me wrong - I LOVE food. The fact that I need to lose weight proves that point. This was just -- beyond words.

Hubby and I had a date night (52 Things, check!), and went to Montarra, where I indulged in a filet mignon that was so good I muttered the words "Excuse me while I make love to my filet" and then my eyeballs proceeded to roll into the back of my head.

I contemplated licking my plate, but decided this place was a bit too classy for that. There's always next time...

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