First and foremost, thanks for all your kind words on my post yesterday. I did it just to get stuff off my chest, I had no idea the amazing emails and comments I would receive because of it. So thank you. A million times – thank you!
So after a week of leaving work to this sad scene:
Come Friday night – I was ready for some adult beverages!
When I got home from work, Mike and I snacked on my lunch (which didn’t get eaten because the VP of our department bought us all lunch!)
Then we decided – since we still have a trillion dollars in gift cards to Applebee’s, it would be best to head up there and grab drinks and some appetizers! (although – I do have to say – I’m really starting to hate that place. After our gift cards run out I don’t want to go back for a while!)
Much to my delight – I found out they still had Great Lakes Christmas Ale on tap!
I promptly ordered the largest size beer they had. I knew Applebee’s had to be good for something.
We also split this monster:
Nothing like fried food and beer for dinner!
My brother ended up meeting us up there and we were there until almost 10! (Yes, drinking Christmas Ale the whole time. I was very ready for bed at that point!)
Saturday morning, I woke up not feeling great, partly due to the 3 huge Christmas Ale’s I’d consumed the night before, partly because all of these things were on my mind –so I had chips for breakfast:![]()
While I wrote yesterday’s post – and felt 5 million times better.
So much so – I got my bootay off the couch and went and did my 4 mile training run. While the run was SLOWWWWWW – it felt great, and by the time I got home at 4 – I was a new woman!
I came home to find these:
Doggie tags for my little munchkins!
We never got one for Lando (I known – I’m a terrible dog mommy) and on New Years Eve – I finally realized – HOLY CRAP – WE REALLY NEED TAGS FOR THESE TWO LITTLE MUFFINS!
Harvey says: I disapprove of how long it took you to get us tags.
Last night – I went over to my friend Kelly’s, because she was having a birthday party for her son – who was turning 1!
It’s crazy to me that one of my friend’s from high school already has a 1 year old! Isn’t he just the cutest?
He was more scared than anything – he wanted nothing to do with his individual cake, no smashing, no hand dirtying, no nothing!
You know I don’t have much of a sweet tooth – so I skipped cake, but made myself a dinner plate with rigatoni, hummus & pita chips, lots of salad, and 1 “pig in a blanket”
Then I rented The Proposal on the way home – and called it a night! Have any of you seen that? I usually don’t like those sorts of romantic comedies – but I absolutely loved this! Maybe part of it had to do with Ryan Reynolds – but still.
If you haven’t seen The Proposal, I’d definitely say it’s worth renting!


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HUGS MY DEAR!!!!!
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By Mara @ What's for Dinner? on 01.10.10 1:50 pm | Permalink
Omg the photo of Harvey is to die for
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By Evan Thomas on 01.10.10 2:26 pm | Permalink
Hey, I didn’t comment yesterday b/c I was blog reading via crackberry and it’s just a pain, but I wanted to say I’m glad you’re feeling better and got everything off your chest. You’ll feel like yourself again soon, I know it!
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By Morgan on 01.10.10 2:29 pm | Permalink
1. I love Harvey’s face in the picture.
2. I love that someone is wearing a Steelers sweater at the birthday party. GO STEELERS! We’ll win it all next year! Ok, moving on…
3. I love Applebee’s wings. In my opinion, their wing sauce is the best! At least I’ve never had better. I was a server at Applebee’s for 3+ years to pay my way through college, so I have had my fair share of their wings.
4. Congrats on an awesome run!
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By Tyly Shab on 01.10.10 2:32 pm | Permalink
Oh my gosh, how did I miss the part about The Proposal?! I love that movie, and OMG – could Ryan Reynolds be any sexier?! Good grief! Just had to get that out there.
Applebutt’s is funny — we always called it Crapplebee’s.
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By Tyly Shab on 01.10.10 2:34 pm | Permalink
Mmmm Ryan Reynolds – makes the movie 32950395 million times better
Love him. My roommates and I have been saying forever we need to hit up Applebee’s happy hour. I’ve heard it’s a good one!
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By Tay on 01.10.10 2:55 pm | Permalink
We went to Applebees last night as well! I got the shrimp thing you had the other night-very good. Also, regarding your “truth bombs” let me just say that I always try to surround myself with those that push me farther. I have never run a race because I am too chicken even though I have been running forever and I would love to start a blog but probably never will. I read your blog because you push me in these areas that I hope to improve and you are definitely an inspiraton to others, including me! I hope the new years brings new progress for you (and hopefully a race for me!!!) How wonderful it is that the new year brings a time for regrouping and a renewed outlook. “Progress not perfection” here’s to that!!
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By Courtney on 01.10.10 3:07 pm | Permalink
AWE love the dog tags and the harvey modeling shot. so cute. the bday party sounds like it was fun times. and chips for breakfast? i wouldnt expect anything less from my chip-lovin fellow dog crazy lady! chips are good all hours of the day!!
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By janetha on 01.10.10 3:09 pm | Permalink
You definitely don’t have enough doggie pictures in this post!! Hehe
I haven’t seen The Proposal but its definitely on my list to see! Have a great day!!
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By Niki on 01.10.10 3:43 pm | Permalink
I have a billion gift cards to applebee’s too and I am so sick of it. UGH! But that appetizer and a beer looks like a good idea on a friday night!
I also loved The Proposal. Ryan Reynolds definitely made the movie for me.
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By Amanda (Two Boos Who Eat) on 01.10.10 3:48 pm | Permalink
Yeah, I’m not a big fan of that movie (I hate chick flicks), but I am a big fan of his naked scene in that movie!!!
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By emily on 01.10.10 4:10 pm | Permalink
I LOVED The Proposal. The husband didn’t mind it either, which says a lot haha.
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By Heather @ Side of Sneakers on 01.10.10 4:19 pm | Permalink
i LOVE THE PROPOSAL!!! so cute!
so is that BABY and the doggie!!!!
how are those chips? they sound good!
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By katie on 01.10.10 5:22 pm | Permalink
aww your puppy is so cute!! and applebees… so delicious but i always feel so blahh after i eat out! chips for breakfast = perfect cure to anything!
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By Megan on 01.10.10 5:28 pm | Permalink
I agree The Proposal was surprisingly good!! Harvey is the cutest and that’s saying something – because I think my dog holds that honor.
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By Krissy on 01.10.10 6:39 pm | Permalink
I was MIA yesterday and just read your last post…good for you for outlining a plan for change. I always feel better when I can put things on paper. In my head, my thoughts can feel like a jumbled mess so I am too overwhelmed to take action. On paper, my thoughts feel more tangible.
Babies and a romantic comedy sound like the perfect way to life your spirits today. I loved The Proposal. Sandra Bullock was great in it!
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By Shannon on 01.10.10 7:33 pm | Permalink
Just read your previous post about your bawling your heart out and glad to know you are feeling much better now:)
Nice cute photos you’ve got here and I am going to rent that movie too.
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By Jeannie on 01.10.10 9:03 pm | Permalink
I’m glad that you are feeling better today and I hope that this week brings you more smiles than tears.
I’ve never seen The Proposal, but it’s on our list.
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By Danielle on 01.10.10 10:18 pm | Permalink
I know what you mean about Applebee’s. I went there on New Year’s eve for drinks but when Jeff suggested sitting down for an appetizer, I didn’t really want to. Their food makes me sick. They have awesome white peach sangria though!
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By Rebecca on 01.10.10 10:35 pm | Permalink
yay for Christmas Ale!! I’m not a beer drinker but I feel like it’s a must to enjoy one or two while in Cleveland. Bonus points to Applebees!
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