Upcoming excitement

Nothing much to post about lately. I have been diligently studying for my upcoming certification exam - which is SATURDAY! UGH!

However, during my "strategic disengage" moments I have been searching for a good and delicious Nutella recipe. (how did you like that corporate speak thrown in there?) I think I've found one!

Check out the website for all the info so you can participate too!

I know I've been posting alot of videos lately but like I said - things have been pretty boring in Espresso land. lol Since, I have been sharing fun diversions with you lately, I see no reason to stop now. hehe I have discovered a VERY funny show lately, which has given me hours of enjoyment. I don't know if it has made it to other countries or not and it is adult humor (I sure wouldn't let the kiddos watch it) but I liked it so much, I have downloaded several episodes to my ipod. We even talk about it at work and I find myself almost quoting lines. So here you go, short pre-view into the world of Rules of Engagement. Hopefully it makes you laugh too and you can see a some free episodes on cbs.com.



LOVE IT!

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It's raining and I'm bored

I never took typing in school. I pretty much learned to type while using the computer. I always wondered how fast I was because sometimes I can really get going, others I hunt and peck. Frankly, I didn't care enough to go test myself until I came across this post. AHA - someone has done he work for me! WOOHOO, since I am in a testing mode, let's see how I did...

72 words

Touch Typing online

Is that good? I took it twice, the first time I got a 68 with 4 words wrong. Then I got this one, with 0 words wrong :) Not bad for someone who never learned the correct finger position. Certainly not 90+ but hey, could be worse. I love computers...hehe

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Fun with Food

You may have seen this as it's been on several food blogs, but I think it is SO FUNNY, I had to post it here :) funny and oh.so.true.




Love it! Bacon is really my favorite food, well ok my favorite savory food - I cannot discount my love of chocolate.

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A bit of a girl-crush really

It's true. I have "discovered" a new musician and I.love.her. She writes her own songs, plays the piano and has such a beautiful voice. I downloaded her whole album and honestly, I love almost all of the songs (I think there's one I could do without). That is pretty good in my book. Normally, I get an album and only like a couple of songs. Her name is Sara Bareillis and here is her new video.



Those in the US may have seen her in a commercial and she is just breaking into the radio scene. But, for those of you abroad - here's some new music!

I've been a singer my whole life but never considered myself a musician. I took 7 years of piano lessons but am really no good. I never could play in front of people. sing for them - yes, play - uh no. lol So anyone that can do both brings out the "awe" in me. =)

Enjoy!

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Conversations with S. - A Montage

Happy New Year Ya'll! Can you believe it's 2008?

Usually, at this time of year, I think through some resolutions and reflect on the past year. But this year, I decided to be different. 2007 was not a great year for us - could've been worse and could've been better. I am glad it's over and am looking forward to a better 2008. So with my newfound positive attitude, I decided I would not make resolutions save one.

To live in the now.

No more procrastination. no more "what if's". no more "i'll start tomorrow's". This applies to all aspects of my life. diet. exercise. education. etc. As the Italians say "Basta!"

So in light of this new beginning, I tried to enjoy every moment of the time I had with my Italian. even the arguing, annoying times. lol If any of you have had a long distance relationship you know that as soon as you pick your loved one up at the airport, the countdown to their leaving begins. ::sigh:: So here you go, highlights of my 10 day reunion. (ok, so maybe not highlights, but funny parts anyway. At least I thought they were funny enough to write down. lol)

** Warning: Italian cursing below.LOL**

On our neighbor's yard full of HUGE blow up ornamenty things. (nowhere but America folks):
" ... hehe...its funny"

When he sees the inflatable Santa in an airplane - same yard:
"... ooo look it has a propeller! And it's moving!"

For about 5 days straight...
"I want a burger. Let's have a burger. I want a burger. I want a burger." -then- "... ooo taco bell"

Checking out the movies on TV and reading their descriptions:
"How can they list a movie's info and not include the director!"

Trying to figure out the new guide format on the TV (we have fiber-optic service, kinda like satellite):
"ugh I don't understand this freakin' thing"

Still messing with guide:
"VA FA CULO!"

to which I added innocently:
" don't throw the remote because they get broken that way." lesson learned my friends, lesson learned.

I love that man. ::wink::

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