That’s right, it’s time for another installment of My Favorite Things. It’s been a while since I posted about my faves, so I thought I’d use this delightfully hot Houston Friday to stay indoors, and blog about what I’m lovin’ these days!
- Blogs. I must admit I have a small obsession with reading other people’s blog. There are quite a few I check on a regular basis, most being other photographer’s blogs, because really, it’s like my gossip magazine. The way most people feel about wanting (needing) to read the latest celeb news in US Weekly is how I feel about checking photo (and baking, and non-photo) blogs.
- Schlotzky’s. Yet another of my obsessions favorite things. My cousin Morgan (Hi Morg!!) came to visit from Pennsylvania a few weeks ago, and apparently they don’t have the deliciousness that is Schlotzky’s in PA. I feel bad for her. Especially since I may or may not be eating there again today. And I say ‘again’ because I may or may not have eaten there once this week already.
- Big Brother. Yes, I realize how lame it is that I watch this show. I can’t help it. I used to watch this show all the time, but stopped after several seasons of less-than-desirable house guests. Somehow, I’ve gotten myself sucked back into this season and can’t get enough. If you’ve never seen (or heard of) Big Brother, they take 12 people, put them in a house together, and film their every move. They have no TVs, no internet access, no cell phones, no radio, nothing. All they have are a few amenities (like a pool, pool table, exercise equipment, etc) and each other to keep them occupied day in and day out for the duration of the show (which I think is about 3 months). Each week, the house guests vote to evict one person from the house, slowly eliminating all 12 players. At the end, the last remaining player wins $500,000. Of course there’s drama and alliances that form, but I think the most intriguing part is what people will do when all their normalcies (i.e technology) are taken away, and all they have to do is socialize. Inevitably from the group emerges a leader, a drama queen, a person who’s main goal is to stir up trouble, and so many other personalities; it’s good quality entertainment I tell ya! I’m a dork. I know this. But I’m good with it.
- Saving the best for last: My Husband. Yesterday was our sweet Sammy dog’s 1st birthday. How (almost) one year has passed since we brought that tiny little pup home, I have no idea. NO idea. It really has flown by. Anyway, in honor of Sam turning one whole year old, my seriously awesome husband stopped on his way home from work, and picked up a very special treat for him. There is an “all things dog” shop that Jeff often has a meeting by, and because he loves our hounds just as much as I do, he decided to actually stop in this shop he sees so often to bring home some goodies for the dogs to share. So, when he got home from work, we celebrated Sammy’s birthday by watching our 3 dogs demolish a dog friendly birthday treat. It’s things like this that make me fall more in love with my husband everyday. Ahh, the simple things, right?!
THE birthday treat
For those of you that know dogs, Jeff was assured the chocolate looking substance covering this peanut butter smelling treat was not chocolate, but yogurt. 100% dog friendly. 100% adorable.
The birthday boy: day one, year one. My how he’s grown…
Happy Friday!!
Guess I will have to stalk your blog a little better huh? I miss you guys and I am missing Schlotzky’s too! Delicious yumminess that cannot be found here in PA! It’s truly a crime! Miss you love you all so so so much!
A few interesting facts about my brother and I: there is a 13 year age difference between us, we never lived together growing up, and really, if you want to get all technical about things, he’s my half brother; we have the same dad. So, needless to say, when I get to spend time with my brother and his family, I love every minute of it.
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