On Food & Things

I really love eggs. Just about any way you can make them (except hard boiled, please never give me a hard boiled egg!). Although I had totally thrown caution to the wind when the whole "you shouldn't eat eggs" trend came about, I am happy that the surgeon general (or whoever makes up all these food "rules...I feel like it should be the surgeon general for some reason) has once again decided that eggs should be consumed, and are a wonderfully  nutritious part of your day. I mention this because I have recently rediscovered the amazingness that is slow-scrambling eggs. As a single girl, more often than not, I would simply crack my egg into the frying pan, turn up the heat, and scramble, scramble, scramble! When I started cooking breakfast for Harris before work each morning, I started, you know, actually cracking eggs in a cup, whisking them, pouring in a little milk, salt, pepper, but then I would still cook them super fast on high heat! What a cardinal sin I was committing! I had forgotten how truly wonderful and fluffy slow-cooked eggs are, and I am happy to say, both the hubby and I have been enjoying them the past many breakfasts.

Now, to move on from eggs, because I am sure no one wants to talk about eggs. Anyone besides me and my little sister watch the season finale of Pretty Little Liars last night? I remembered why I usually save that show for morning viewing - I was so freaked out by the end (even if I did read the leaked script beforehand and knew exactly what was going to go down!) that I made Morgan stay on the phone with me until I made it in the bedroom where Harris was sleeping. You know, just in case someone in a black hoodie jumped out of my guest bathroom on the short walk from living room to bedroom.

Speaking of entertainment (like my segway there?), John Krasinski might possibly be my most favorite actor ever. Harris and I have been re-watching The Office, which may be the best comedy ever to air on television, and I just forget how awesome the whole show is, but especially the character of Jim. Likewise, I absolutely love him in Something Borrowed (and really hope they make the sequel just so there can be more of him!), and currently have It's Complicated on the TV in the background, and, as much as I love Meryl Streep, John makes this whole movie, and I love it. Also, how do the three siblings in that movie actually look like they could be related? No joke, I am pretty sure they look more alike than my sisters and I do.

I don't know about y'all, but I am supremely over this moody weather. Please make up your mind, weather gods! This pendulum effect of 38 one day and 72 the next is not for anyone, not even the birds. No joke, we are supposed to hit 72 on Saturday, be back in the 40s on Sunday, and have a chance of snow on Tuesday. I cannot deal!!! Moreso, the wind has been a beast lately - there is this nice wind tunnel effect created by the roundness of our condo building, and the wind really gets going. So much so that the other day I was a little worried that somehow the wind would scoop Lucy up, and, with her lovely Elizabethan collar, she would be whisked away!

Finally, to bring this full circle and back to food, we have been in a deep pizza phase in this house, and, really, is there a more perfect food? You can get your carbs, dairy, meat, veggies (even fruit because Kayla's friend introduced me to pepperoni and pineapple pizza and it changed my world) all in one. And you don't even need a fork. Pure genius, and, were I ever be forced to decide on one food to eat the remainder of my life, it would for sure be pizza. So there's that, and now you know.

Happy Hump Day!

Hello, October!

This last week and a half has been quiet around here, I know, and I am sorry for not being much in the way of a real blogger as of late (okay, most of the time). I don't have my typical excuse of "I was traveling" to fall back on because I have gloriously been home the majority of the past couple weeks. Rather, I have just been quiet. I finally took the time to put together a collection of wedding photos for our friends and family to be able to look at, and hopefully enjoy (yeah, I know over 6 months after the fact. I am sooo on top of things, let me tell you). I have also been making a game called "How Much Money Can I Save This Month If I Plan All Our Meals In Advance". I have my first shopping trip tomorrow, so we shall see. This is mostly inspired by all the pins I see where people are spending like $200 a month on their food (I don't think that is possible, so someone I know prove me wrong), or cooking lots of freezer meals (my BFF does this, and I always aspire to be as cool as she is, so I am totes jumping on this bandwagon). Harris has been working ungodly amounts of hours again, so I will be happy when Monday morning rolls around and I get to have my hubs home for two evenings in a row. Plus, my sisters are coming up next week/weekend for their Fall Break, and we could not be more excited! Their one request has been pumpkin everything, so I have a few tricks up my sleeves - maybe I will get to share a few delights on here afterwards. Although, this Indian Summer nonsense is driving me crazy. I want October, not more 83 degree days, please and thank you. Is a need for blankets and a hot chocolate and changing leaves really too much to ask for?

Autumn really is my favorite time of year. It's funny the simple things that change with age. A decade ago, I was all for summertime. I lived for the smell of salt air, sand between my toes, and a deep and lasting tan. As I have gotten older, I still love summer...mostly. But it is uncomfortably hot and humid, and I don't feel refreshed or energized by the heat. Conversely, the older I get, the more I love the crisp morning air in the fall. I love watching the leaves change colors and feeling like I could just wander for miles and miles lost in my own thoughts enjoying the pleasant air and smells. Oh the smells of fall. The pumpkins and the spices. The smell of firewood burning with its crackly sounds and smokiness. I love it all so much! So, please, weather gods, if you will, give a girl a break and get back into the swing of fall-ness.

Happy Friday to all, and Happy Birthday to my dear Nana!

Tuesday Randomness

I can't quite figure out what day of the week I think it is, but I can tell you with all bits of certainty that I am certain it is not Tuesday. I don't know why - yesterday was one of the Mondayest Mondays I have had in several weeks (thank you 3 hour conference calls!), but even in thinking about today it did not feel like a Tuesday. Hrmm. I am sure that is the most insightful bit of nonsense you have read this morning, so thank you for playing along.

I don't have much to write this morning in the form of long, wordy sentences, and epic prose, but I thought I would give you a nice list of updates on the Ligon clan this morning (everyone likes lists, yes? Or is that just me because of my list-crazed mother who instilled this love in me, and, now, who gets excited when I tell her that I put things on my list just so I can have the satisfaction of crossing them off? Phew.). In order of absolutely no importance:

• I am heading to Orlando today. Luckily, this is a short trip (fly out this morning, be back Thursday morning). No trips to Disney World are planned (which would have made me sad were it not for my last trip to Disney World).
• Harris has started his fall semester of class. So far he seems to really be enjoying it! He will have to tell you more about it because, currently, my favorite thing he talks about regarding class is piracy. I like to pretend it's Captain Jack rather than Somalians, but whatever.
• For those of you wondering (and I am sure there are so many), my love affair with oatmeal has come to its timely end. I have moved back into a protein shake era with my breakfasts.
• Harris' schedule has slightly normalized for the months of September and October, which means we can actually plan things! First up, a visit from the in-laws this very weekend! We also have plans for the Citadel vs. ODU football game later this month, a visit from my sisters for their fall break next month, and a potential visit from my BFF and her hubby also next month! How exciting is all of that?! There is definitely something to be said for normalcy in a schedule, folks.
• Week 1 Fantasy Football goes to Harris. Damn you, Peyton Manning! (okay okay, I actually really like Peyton Manning, but seriously 50 freaking points! Ridiculous! The damn you only would have held had it been Tom Brady.)
• Also related to football, Cowboys get it together! You pulled that one out by the skin of your teeth Sunday night. Ugh.

Okay, that's all I have time for this morning. Time to go finish getting ready, and hop a cab to the aeroporte (I like to call the airport the air-o-por-tay, just go with it). Hope everyone has a happy Tuesday (or whatever day you wish to think it is)!