So after taking a hiatus I decided I was bored with my blog and it wasn’t me. So instead of building from this one I thought it might be easier to start from scratch. So please visit my new blog

The Almost City Girl

The new blog still has my Lisa isms its just not a food blog where I post what I eat everyday since there is so much more to me than that and quite frankly what i eat at every meal is boring. So I hope you enjoy the new and improved blog!

I’ve totally neglected my blog since tgiving. I was going to post some of my fav items in shop til you drop. I wanted to sign up for once of those amazon stores but didn’t do it yet. Work has been NUTS! It’s going to be nuts until Jan 1 too because in my auditing world we have to get all audits completed in 2008. As well as our external auditor has to have everything completed and yours truly coordinates that effort so its taking up 95% of my time leaving no time for procrastinating. boo.

I’m finally hitting the gym for some quick cardio about 30 min before class. I’m also finally recovering from my awful cold and not coughing up a storm so I feel like it’s gym time.

I’ve been having some 2nd thoughts about my career change lately. I know this is kind of big news. I really want to become an RD but I don’t know that I can handle living away from the bf for 2 plus years . Now i’m not one of those clingy girls or anything I just know we are going to get married in the near future and i think i’ll be unhappy if I’m away from him so it doesn’t help fixing one part of my life (i.e. my career) and getting a whole new problem. Do you see my dilemma?

So I’ve been looking into the local university around me George Mason and they have other nutrition related programs just not dietitics or anything that would help towards getting your RD certification. So I think I’m going to look into it and see if maybe there is something else I can do within the same subject that I love. So that’s my thinking. Just doing a little more exploring Ok thats my career rant for you.

I can’t believe its almost the weekend again I love short weeks. If only I could get one of those jobs where you work 4 10 hour days and have Fridays off. I think that would be so nice!

Last night I did 30 min on the elyptical with some Nutrition entertainment. Then went to the grocery store to pick up some essentials. I need to get some real produce though which I’ll do this weekend. The store I went to has the worst produce ever but its a block from my house. I only get bananas there. i’m not a fan of organic bananas for some reason. Which I don’t think matters as much since we don’t eat the skin.

For dinner I had NS Veggie Lasagna and some leftover canned veggies. Again I need some real produce. Then I brewed some tea and hit the books. Then I got tired and passed out so I didnt get as much done and was planning on waking up early and studing in the morning but the gloomy rainy morning took over and i hit snooze one too many times. Oop! Thats ok though I think the plan is to study over my lunch break, skip the gym and study before class. I’ve been in a running mood lately. Im going to have to map out a route to do around my neighborhood over the weekend.

I for real I know I keep saying this am giong to get organized and look through my purses to find my camera cord so my blog will get a little more interesting with something to look at. 

You know what I thought was cute. The bf has spent some time this weekend looking into the RD programs I’ve been talking about and learning what an RD is. I thought that was so thoughtful! He suggested I also apply to University of Maryland. But if i do that then I’ll have to move to MD and wait a  year to get the in state tuition. Ahh if only I was rich and didn’t have to worry about paying for school!

Ha just typing that makes me laugh my guy friends in college were OBSESSED with the movie Team America. So Philly was soooooooooo fun! We got to do everything we wanted! So lets recap:

(camera cord still MIA I really want to upload some pics!)

Saturday we got up bright and early and took the train to Philly then checked in and set off to Reading Terminal Market for lunch. I got a chicken pesto crepe mmmm. This place is nuts total craziness and a billion food options I was overwhelmed and wandered around forever trying to decide what I wanted. Oh and to back up I got a Gingerbread latte to drink on the train and ate a NS Apple Scone.

After lunch we somehow figured out the bus system and rode over to the Franklin Institute which was cool but a lot like the Smithsonian museums here in DC. Then we went over to the Museum of Art to see the Rocky steps, the bfs one and only request. They have a statue of Rocky that of course we took some touristy pictures with along side the Japanese tourists. We didn’t even go in the museum since you had to pay $15 and there are again tons of art museums in DC. It was cold and rainy on sat so we decided it was nap time. Then wandered around the neighborhood and found a yummy Italian restaurant. I ordered the best freaking salad. It had butternut squash, caramelized beets, pumpkin seeds, goat cheese, and walnut vinaigrette mmmm. I also had a side of Butternut Squash Risotto which was meh and the bf ate most of it. After dinner it was time to go out and meet up with my good friend from high school I haven’t seen in ages. Funny enough it was the same bar I had gone to one time I came to Philly for work. Anyways apparently they sell 40s at bars in Philly the bf was totally excited. I stuck to red bull vodka . I have got to post pictures of this because I have some funny ones with the 40s.

Sunday it was sunny! We ate breakfast at the hotel where they had make your own waffles which I of course ruined because I can never work those freaking machines and gave up and just had a yogurt because my waffle was raw haha. Then we did the liberty bell, Betsy Ross’s house, all that touristy stuff. Following by a yummy dinner! It was a modern little place that had green apples as centerpieces which I thought was so cute! Good idea to incorporate in a wedding center piece. I was in a meat mood (very rare) and had London Broil. My bro used to make this for us sometimes. It was yummy.

Ooo and Monday before we left we had lunch at City Tavern which is a place that Jefferson, and Washington used to eat and drink at. How cool is that? The people are dressed all colonial. They even have some of the recipes from Jefferson and Martha Washington. The bf and I indulged in a 1 o clock drink haha and I had some raspberry concoction that I think had rum which was Martha’s recipe kind of like an alcoholic Shirley Temple. The bf had Jefferson’s beer recipe. I also ate a turkey pot pie which was fatty goodness. Then home we went and I had an NS dinner and passed out!

Ahh such a fun weekend and now back to work boo. Seriously I’m going to try to hunt down my camera cord tonight. I have a test Thursday again though so I may not get to uploading until tomorrow while I procrastinate at work

So Friday was quite the show. We went to a friend’s halloween party where my roomie and I were some how beer pong champions. This along with “gin bucket” lead to my demise. I was on quite the roll during beer pong with lead to game after game until we were defeated. Then Gin Bucket is some sort of drink concoction, not sure what is in it except for the obvious which is usually taken as a shot with a turkey baster but at this party it was more of a punch. Anyways I had a great time with my friends but man I drank way too much. I can’t do it like I used to in college. My saturday was spent in the following way: I went from the bf’s bed, to his couch, to my couch, to my bed, back to the bf’s couch, and back to his bed. The day was spent watctching several DVR shows and movies. What a waste of a pretty Saturday. Oh well.

Here are some halloween piccs for your viewing pleasure:

 The bf was the Karate Kid, My friend eating my cupcake was a pirate, and I was the karate kids’ love interest Kimiko eating one of my friend’s cookies haha

My roomie was one a Gondola person from Venice she had a paddle and everything. In this pic she is using her bf’s drumsticks and pretending to put them in my hair as chopsticks haha.

I was trying to make my eyes look Asian. Looked better in person.

The bf doing the “krane” and my roomie’s bf the 80’s rocker

Step away from the Gin Bucket! (I couldnt let go of that fan all night its in every pic)

I also made the best pumpkin cupcakes with cream cheese frosting. I wish I had a picture I also sprinkled halloween sprinkles on top. Mmm.

Sunday I went to visit my grandpa in the hospital and brought him a cupcake . He was very pleased. Then came home went to the grocery store and worked on my Nutrition project. I’m so close to being done. Then watched True Blood (we are totally addicted to this show in my house) and Brothers and Sisters then passed out!

Food was bad this weekend hangover=bad food choices. It wasn’t worth drinking that much blah. My poor liver haha. No drinking for a long time for this girl.

So I’m an Auditor but I worked for a company not for the IRS and not for one of the “Big 4″ accounting firms. And yes my job is much better working for a company than consulting people still feel they are allowed to be totally rude to auditors. I know we’re annoying but come on we’re just doing our job. I get really upset when I get a stream of nasty emails especially ones when they make me sound stupid.  I try to let it go and just put a smile on my face and explain I’m just doing my job but sometimes I just want to off on these people. Ugh! Sorry I’ve gotten a stream of these emails the last 2 days and it got old. This is why I want a career change

Luckily the bf works right around the corner and he met me for lunch and cheered me up as always. Nobody can de-stress me like he can. We went to our fav salad place and I got a Thai Chicken Salad mmm. It sounded better that NS food to me today. meh.

For breakfast I had the usual coffee with NS Apple Scone and a TJ’s Blueberry yogurt.

I would like ya’ll to know I brought my workout clothes and intend on working out after work. It will be a god stress reliever.

Did anyone watch Gossip Girl last night? What is the deal with Jenny and Nate. random.  1 of my roomies is totally into the show too but had to work late so we didnt get to watch it together and have the commentary.

Bah back to work. I think my headband is squeezing my brains out today but I have a big dent in my hair so I can’t take it off. I’m love headbands and always have since I was a kid so this is the pain I have to endure I guess to wear them haha.

Oh I finally added some pics to my About and Weight Loss sections. Still a work in progress. One day it will be finished!

So weekend recap. Friday I was a total bum and only moved from my couch to the bfs couch then passed out. Saturday I went to the halloween store. Last year the bf and I were Dog the Bounty Hunter and his wife Beth.  I inflated some balloons and stuffed them down my shirt. I don’t know if any of you have seen beth but her boobies are ginormous. I also got a blonde wig. Here is a pic

I tried to make it bigger but WordPress was not having it. My friend actually put this pic on her e-vite for this years halloween party. So to say the least I feel the need to live up to last years costumes. I was really really trying to convince the bf to be brad pitt and carry a bunch of babydolls around and I would be angelina jolie. he was not having that though. so on a totally random idea he is going to be Danial Son from the Karate Kid. So I had the choice of the blonde love interest or the japanese love interest from karate kid part II. I chose the japanese girl so i got a kimono. Here is a clip from the movie

See her on the right. Below is a You Tube clip

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PbuE_rbAh0A

Not the best costume ever but do we get points for creativity?

Anyways Saturday all day I ate my NS food same with Friday and Sunday actually. Saturday night I went out with some friends in DC. They are all on a kickball team and they were having a party at a brew pub downtown. It was open bar so I had my fair share of drinks. Not enough for a hang over the next morning though which was good.

Sunday I spent all day cleaning and packing up my grandpa’s room at the assisted living place he used to live at. We got about half way through. Its unbelievable what old people hang on to. For example like 10 toothbrushes. Who needs 10? Anyways I swung by the hospital afterwards to see him but he was sleeping so I didnt want to wake him up.  I did cheat and munched on some granola last night dont know why kind of random. Granola is pretty calorie dense so not good to be munching on.  I think my mouth was bored while watching Brothers and Sisters or something.

Sometime in between all that I worked on my Nutrition project. I’m a decent amount done but have a few questions for the teacher on Thursday.

For makeup that is and all things Sephora! So I walked into sephora because I needed to pick up a few essentials and would of bought the whole store if my bf hadn’t met up with me and looked like he wanted to kill himself following me as I darted around the store.  Ahh sephora how I love you!

PS I dont know if I mentioned this but I am a makeup artist. More of a hobby than anything I do makeup for weddings mostly.  I bought some items that I needed for awhile now:

Powder: Makeup For Ever. Great stuff its white but it doesnt come on white on your face and is so light! My mom had this when she was visiting this weekend and I immediately had to go invest

http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P210400&shouldPaginate=true&categoryId=4028

You can get the brush it comes with but I’m just going to use my little Bare Essentials brush. Also what does the name of this brand remind your of? FORREVVERRRR from the Sandlot (classic 90s movie if you havent seen it rent it immediately).

I also bought Nars Orgasm Blush. I have the gloss and love it and again always borrow my moms blush so I finally bought some for myself. As well as my all time fav mascara Givenchy Eye Fly in Black although I did not realize it came in purple. i might have to try that one.

Givenchy also has a new mascara out which I almost bought but stuck with old faithful instead

Kind of looks like a torture weapon doesn’t it? I’m intrigued.

Ok thats my makeup talk for the day. I got all excited with my purchases and had to share.

Man am I ready for this week to be over!!! I had my test last night which I think went well. The grades aren’t posted yet.  I guess I got spoiled from the 1st test since she had the scores up the very next morning. I felt pretty good about it though.  Then I finally got to see my bf!!! Of course I immediately passed out on him shortly after arriving at his place but he’s used to that! I can’t stay up late these days especially this week.

This morning I had my usual cup of joe fully caffeineited this morning and a chocolate chip NS scone. I also have a blueberry TJ’s greek yogurt and an apple for a mid morning snack.

Lunch is chicken noodle soup with a side salad. I’m pretty obsessed with Annie’s Goddess dressing it makes me crave salad. I need to try some of the other flavors once the bottle runs out.  For a snack I packed a cottage cheese and rasberries and blackberries. So nice yummy meals today.

I really need to run or workout but this week has been nuts I will hopefully be home before it gets dark and set out on a quick run. I dont know what my plans are for the weekend really. I have to work on a project for nutrition and bake a pumpkin pie for my grandfather and bring a few pieces to the hospital. He is loving his sweets while he’s been sick.  Thats about it maybe watch the bf’s softball game Sat afternoon if its nice out. I just want to RELAX!!! My computer at home is on the fritz I need to bring it in or remember to bring my camera upload cord to work

Oh so I need to sign up for Chem for spring! scary! I’m debating on taking a night class and night lab or a virtual class where I guess you go in and watch some vidoes and go to lab a few saturdays during the semester. I would prefer an actual class but its hard with work. Decisions! Good news is though that I petitioned the Academic Common Market for Va to include Winthrop’s Nutrition program and its going to the next level of approvals!!! It could take a month but I’ve been persistant so I hope they approve it. It would allow me to go to Winthrop and get in-state tution.  Either way I have’t taken the GREs yet so I’m planning on applying as a transfer (undergraduate) to VA Tech and Winthrop then taking the GREs maybe next summer and applying to the graduate schools. So thats my school update

I’m not feeling super confident about this test today. I think I’m going to try to read over my notes and go through flash cards during my lunch break and before class. I studied last night but I want to make sure it sunk in.  I think I’m going to skip the work happy hour to get in some extra study time before class. It’s going to be all multiple choice again though and only 50 questions so I’ll get out early. And I’m sooo excited I get out early because I FINALLY get to hang out with my bf <3. I have barely seen him since last Wednesday with my fam in town and him going home to Roanoke this weekend.  I’ve missed him.

Anyways this morning I started out with a mug of coffee with about 3/4 caffeinated and 1/3 decaf. I noticed at the grocery store that the starbucks brand now sells a half caffeinated blend. I need to try this! I also ate a Fage with splenda and am planning on having a granola bar around 10 when my stomach starts growling at me.  I found coupons at Harris Teeter yesterday for Oikos 75cents off I was excited but saw the little coupon spitting machine after I had loaded the basket with fage so I only bought 2.

I forgot what my NS lunch item was. Some sort of pasta thingy. I also made a nice salad with cucumbers, raw mushrooms, and some left over shwarma (from the other night when we went to a mediterranean place for dinner) with some Annie Goddess dressing on top. 

For snack time I have some raspberries and blackberries and some cottage cheese.  And a banana which I decided not to eat this morning and save for a pre class snack.

Ok folks thats it for the time being. I’ll let you know how my test went!