10/11/2007

Photo Friday: Wholesome


A Day In the country, originally uploaded by gfiorillo.

American Heritage Dictionary
whole·some (hōl'səm) adj. whole·som·er, whole·som·est
1. Conducive to sound health or well-being; salutary: simple, wholesome food; a wholesome climate.
2. Promoting mental, moral, or social health: wholesome entertainment.
3. Sound; healthy. See Synonyms at healthy.



Took this picture at my last trip to California. Me and da boss spent the afternoon at a great picnic, and ended the day with some watermelon.

Zicam is my friend

oh boy, my sister suggested I use the zicam nasal spray to help my congestion. And wow. I've been able to breathe for 3 whole hours already. Never a fan of nasal sprays, I'm quite impressed. Of course, my head is aching but I can lie down and not have to sound like darth vader now. Cool.

10/10/2007

Bored on a Sick Day

Home sick, so I wanted to blog, but have no thought process since the congestion is hurting my brain. So I pulled out an old "about me" think - read on, if you care.

1. NAME ONE OF YOUR SCARS, HOW DID YOU GET IT ?
I have a chicken pox scar above my eyebrow. Other than that, not many scars.

2. WHAT IS ON THE WALLS IN YOUR ROOM?
Which one? I have lots of pictures that I took of trees in the dining room, living room mostly bookcases and bedroom a lovely print by Paul Klee.

3. WHAT DOES YOUR CELL PHONE LOOK LIKE?
Little Red Thing

4. WHAT MUSIC DO YOU LISTEN TO?
all sorts of stuff, recently been listening to a lot of blues, just got a new Michelle Shocked, trollling itunes for random interesting music.

5. WHAT IS YOUR CURRENT DESKTOP PICTURE?
Home: picture of a tree frog from my honeymoon; work:either the gsp gang from the wedding or plain - cant remember if I reuploaded after a crash.

6. WHAT DO YOU WANT MORE THAN ANYTHING RIGHT NOW?
To not have a cold!!!!

7. WHAT DO YOU MISS?
Breathing through my nose. And my friends I don't see cause I live far away.

8. WHAT TIME WERE YOU BORN?
11 am, I think.

9. WHAT DOES YOUR DAD DO FOR A LIVING?
Now, real estate. and is the best daddy.

10 WHAT ENDED YOUR LAST RELATIONSHIP?
Don't remember, don't care

11. DO YOU GET SCARED IN THE DARK?
Nope

12. THE LAST PERSON TO MAKE YOU CRY?
Well, technically I guess it would be me, but lets just say that stress, work and life had a little to do with it

13. WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE COLOGNE / PERFUME?
Don't really have a favorite...I'm wearing Pink Pepper mostly lately.

14. WHAT KIND OF HAIR/EYE COLOR DO YOU LIKE ON THE OPPOSITE/SAME SEX
Depends on my mood - don't really have a preference

15. DO YOU LIKE PAINKILLERS?
To help end pain, yes. But I'm allergic to Ibuprofin.

16. COFFEE OR ENERGY DRINKS?
Allergy to caffine....

17. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PIZZA TOPPING?
lots of tomato sauce, little cheese (margharita style). Broccoli and spinach when looking for the healthy route, pepperoni when not so healthy.

18. IF YOU CAN EAT ANYTHING RIGHT NOW, WHAT WOULD IT BE?
Totally have had a craving for fried chicken lately. Of course right now I don't really have an appetite, damn cold.

19. WHO IS THE LAST PERSON YOU MADE MAD?
Who knows, I'm a cold-hearted bitch.

20. DO YOU SPEAK ANOTHER LANGUAGE?
Can ask for a beer in German and read a menu in Italian, but I'm learning more Italian on the job.

21. WHAT WAS THE FIRST GIFT SOMEONE EVER GAVE YOU?
No idea, can't remember gifts from 5 years ago - how am I supposed to remember from 30.

22. DO U LIKE SOMEONE?
Lots.

23. ARE YOU DOUBLE JOINTED?
No.

24. FAVORITE CLOTHING BRAND?
No preference, and since work is pretty casual my jeans have been getting a workout. Although I love j.jill but most of their stuff doesn't actually work for me - too curvy

25. WHAT'S YOUR DREAM CAR?
Love the mini coopers. but love my saturn too.

27. WHAT DO YOU THINK OF MARRIAGE?
Warming up to the concept.

28. WOULD YOU FALL IN LOVE KNOWING THAT THE PERSON IS LEAVING?
I've always said you can't help who you fall in love with, so you really have no control.

29. WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO TELL SOMEONE HOW MUCH THEY MEAN TO YOU?
Say it, show it, just be there for them and listen when needed.

30. SAY A NUMBER FROM ONE TO A HUNDRED :
27 is my favorite number.

31. BLONDES OR BRUNETTES?
Brunettes.

32. WHO IS THE ONE PERSON YOU CALL OFTEN?
Jack, or my parents - probably tied.

33. WHAT ANNOYS YOU MOST?
Wasting time.

34. HAVE YOU BEEN OUT OF THE U.S.?
Canada and Italy, heading to Mexico soon.

35. YOUR WEAKNESSES?
Mint Chip ice cream, potato chips, bad sci-fi and some others that I'm sure friends would point out.

36. WHAT WAS THE LAST GIFT YOU RECIEVED?
My mom replaced my Garmin since mine was stolen.

37. FIRST JOB?
Union Music School, teachers aid then dance teacher....

38. EVER DONE A PRANK CALL?
I was a teenager once....what do you think.

39. WHAT WERE YOU DOING BEFORE YOU FILLED OUT THIS?
Sleeping in a sudafed induced coma.

40. IF YOU COULD' GET PLASTIC SURGERY WHAT WOULD IT BE?
not really interested - but losing some boobs wouldn't be bad - I'd love to wear a tank top without major rigging.

41. HOW MANY TIMES HAVE YOU BEEN IN LOVE?
lots, including Robert Capko in the 3rd grade.

42. WHAT DO YOU GET COMPLIMENTED ABOUT MOST?
Don't know - probably my pottery, lately my photographs

43. WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF ALCOHOL BECAME ILLEGAL?
Be sad, I would miss my wine.

44. WHAT DO YOU WANT FOR YOUR BIRTHDAY?
Practical: new 180GB internal hard drive & OS upgrade
Not Practical: A blizzard and white christmas!

45. HOW MANY KIDS DO YOU WANT?
Not ready for this question, but maybe one or two.

46. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE?
My parents just liked the name

47. DO YOU WISH ON STARS?
Occasionally.

48. WHICH FINGER[S] IS YOUR FAVORITE?
Don't like any of them - short and stubby.

49. WHEN DID YOU LAST CRY?
yesterday.

50. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING?
Never really thought about it, but it's ok I guess.

51. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT?
Depending on my mood - roast beef and cheddar with horseradish mayo is pretty good, but when I'm sad and needing comfort food bologna and american on white makes me happy.

52. ANY BAD HABITS?
Yes. And I'm not sharing.

53. WHAT IS YOUR MOST EMBARRASSING CD ON THE SHELF?
Some Michael Bolton.

54. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON, WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU?
I think so, I'm pretty friendly and nice.

55. HAVE YOU EVER TOLD A SECRET YOU SWORE NOT TO TELL?
Not that I can remember.

56. DO LOOKS MATTER?
In a way - do little things make a difference, no, but there are broad levels that can help give "clues" to what's in store generally.

57. HOW DO YOU RELEASE YOUR ANGER?
Bubble baths, cooking and singing - but lately my commute and job leaves me unable to do most of those, so venting to the hubby has become more common.

58. WHERE IS YOUR SECOND HOME?
In Staten Island (my first home is still in Union with my family)

59. DO YOU TRUST OTHERS EASILY?
I always give people the benefit of the doubt, unfortunately

60. WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE TOY AS A CHILD?
My teddy. Plus legos.

61. HOW MANY NUMBERS ARE IN YOUR CELL PHONe?
about 30 I think

62. DO YOU USE SARCASM?
Only when well deserved.

64. HAVE YOU EVER BEEN IN A MOSH PIT?
Yes, but unwillingly.

65. WHAT DO YOU LOOK FOR IN A GUY/GIRL?
Someone who makes me laugh and understands me. And someone who appreciates my quirks, and someone who is kind, caring and good. Not too much to ask for.

66. WHAT ARE YOUR NICKNAMES?
G, Mickey - not really a nickname gal.

67.WHAT IS THE MOST PAIN YOU HAVE EVER EXPERIENCED?
Emotionally: Losing a loved one. Physically: Wisdom Teeth

68. DO YOU UN-TIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF?
Yes, otherwise I can't get them off.

69.WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU SPILLED?
Some tea yesterday

70. WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM FLAVOR?
Did I mention Mint Chip. Oh and there's this violet chocolate chip that I had in New Hope one summer that was amazing. And the Bent Spoon in Princeton - mmmmm Basil, or Blood Orange, or marscapone....ooooh, bent spoon!

71. WHAT'S THE LAST FURRY THING YOU TOUCHED?
Max, waking me up, me tossing him off the couch

72. WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE COLORS?
Like Green, big fan of browns and orange - pretty much earth tones and dark colors. No pastels for me.

73. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE BAND?
Mr. Clapton rules. And I like Deborah Conway, Michael Buckley, Indigo Girls, Paula Cole, Kane, Allman Brothers and lots of others.

74. HOW MANY WISDOM TEETH DO YOU HAVE?
Two still, but they might need to come out.

75. DO YOU WANT EVERYONE TO ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS?
It would be nice to see some, but it' long.

76. WHO ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW?
TV's on - Stargate SG1

77. LAST THING YOU ATE?
Some illegal raw milk cheese (illegal to sell, not illegal to eat)

78. LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE?
My dad, cause I'm sick and need pampering - and was out of chicken soup.

79. WHATS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ON THE OPPOSITE/SAME SEX?
Eyes.

80. FAVORITE THOUGHT PROVOKING SONG:
there's no favorite - all mood based.

81. FAVORITE THING TO HATE:
Don't really hate much.

82. FAVORITE DRINK:
Boozy: the Bees Knees is my new favorite drink.
Non-Boozy: Water, or root beer soda for a treat.

83. FAVORITE ZODIAC SIGN
Don't really have one.

84. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SPORT?
Don't really have one, although I like swiming, diving and watching ice skating.

85. WHAT IS YOUR HAIR COLOR?
Brown.

86. EYE COLOR?
Brown.

87. DO YOU WEAR GLASSES?
Yes, and I like them.

88. SIBLINGS?
One sister, and one "sister"

89. FAVORITE MONTH?
December - my birthday, christmas, snow and lots and lots of family, what more can a girl want.

90. DO YOU LIKE SUSHI?
Not really true sushi, but california rolls are ok.

91. LAST THING YOU WATCHED?
Slept through a few Law & Orders today, last thing I was awake to watch was the pilot of Pushing Daisies - love DVR

92. Favorite Day of the Year?
December 20.

93. ARE YOU TOO SHY TO ASK SOMEONE OUT?
Yes, but i did ask out J.

94. SUMMER OR WINTER?
Winter all the way - but Fall is even better.

95. KISSES OR HUGS?
All of the above.

96. RELATIONSHIPS OR ONE NIGHT STANDS?
Now, relationships but one night stand (or flings) have a place too.

97. WHO IS THE MOST LIKELY TO ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS?
Well, K already did, so maybe B.

98. WHO IS THE LEAST LIKELY TO ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS?
Most people.

99. Biggest Fear?
Global Warming.

100. IS ANYONE IN LOVE WITH YOU?
My hubby.

10/02/2007

Weekend Pleasures


Camping Harriman, originally uploaded by gfiorillo.

Happy Anniversary Chris & Jenna! Ah, the fond memories of your wedding....none that will be published here.

Thanks for inviting us to the camping fun. And as a friend used to do, here's a list of happy things from the weekend.


    Spending 3 days in the woods with lots of fun people
    Getting lost (ahem - lazy) on the Irish Potato Trail and having the Rangers come rescue us
    Two words - Campfire Chili
    Hanging out with Ranger Lou
    Going through 4 kegs of "O'Douls"
    Lauging so hard the whole weekend, my stomach hurt on Monday
    Cocktail Hour snacks
    Jenna uttering the words Chris has been waiting a year to hear "I have beer in my *****". Happy Anniversary


And many more happy things that I can't remember due to the amount of grape juice I had.