knock knock

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Just Call Me Mel

You wanna know why you’re knocking on my door? Because I HAVE A DOOR THAT WILL CLOSE AND ALSO HAS A DOORKNOB!

See that red sock? Yeah, that was my “doorknob.” And my door opened into my room (my tiny, tiny room) and took up space. I swear, when my door was shut, it looked like the Dorm Room of the Perpetually Lucky. Now, thanks to ~~Tim the Tool Man~~ El Jefe de la herramienta del hombre, my door swings out and has an actual knob. (so in the future, if there’s a sock hanging from the doorknob, don’t come in…) Also that mirror? IT’S HANGING NOW. Like on the wall.

I rearranged my room and Rader’s this weekend, trying to make better use of the space. During my frenzied cleaning, I found a Barbie Tiara (what? doesn’t everyone have a Barbie Tiara just lying around their house?) Naturally, I wore it while I cleaned.

You can see in this pic that my bed used to be located on the wall next to the door. Now it’s on the far wall and wow do I have a ton more room. I had to move my desk out to make that happen…but I’m glad I did.

And for your moment of Ruby, as I was pulling my sheets out of the dryer, I turned around to find this:

I’m not the only one who loves warm, clean sheets I guess.

Hope your weekend was a good one. I certainly can’t complain…

things are good

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Just Call Me Mel

This week started out iffy, but thankfully, it’s all better now. FTR my friends are awesome and my boyfriend is awesomer.

And dumbasses are dumbasses and will always be treated as such.

Happy Friday, y’all. Hope your weekend is supercalisparkletastic!

Here’s my fav pic from yesterday’s Happy Hour. Our fabulous waiter Shaun blocked the sun for us to protect our delicate skin from the burn.

hurry up happy hour

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Just Call Me Mel

I’ve been fighting a cold. Or something. Actually I have no idea what it is. My chest and throat hurt–but they are DRY, not congested. And I still can’t talk (really? you can stop with the cheering already.) I’ve been doing the hot toddy thing at night which means I’m sleeping really well (who needs nyquil when you have hot tea, honey and scotch?) but I’m still not healed.

So tonight, I’m trying another solution: ~~Antonio Banderas~~ La Bandera

This margarita always cures what ails me. And if I still can’t talk after happy hour, I’m quite certain I won’t give a crap. BECAUSE HONEY BADGER DON’T CARE.

Speaking of booze, this made me LOL. Like for real out loud.

as did this: (which isn’t booze related but whatever)

I’m hungry. I have lunch plans with Laura. It should hurry up and get here before I start looking for condiment packages and crackers. What? Surely I’m not the only one who’s eaten mustard and saltines in a fit of desperation?

BLOOD RIGHTS release day!

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Just Call Me Mel

It’s been a long time coming for my friend Kitteh (aka Kristen Painter) but release day has finally arrived for the first book her a much anticipated House of Comarré series. Go forth and purchase. Here, I’ll help you with links:

BLOOD RIGHTS: Amazon

BLOOD RIGHTS: Barnes and Noble

BLOOD RIGHTS: BAM

Born into a life of secrets and service, Chrysabelle’s body bears the telltale marks of a comarr — a special race of humans bred to feed vampire nobility. When her patron is murdered, she becomes the prime suspect, which sends her running into the mortal world…and into the arms of Malkolm, an outcast vampire cursed to kill every being from whom he drinks.

Now, Chrysabelle and Malkolm must work together to stop a plot to merge the mortal and supernatural worlds. If they fail, a chaos unlike anything anyone has ever seen will threaten to reign.

happy tuesday

Posted on September 27, 2011 by Just Call Me Mel

Rader has da foozball tonight. I’m hoping it’s a good game. You know, one where the coaches actually let the kids play and the refs don’t blow their damn whistles every 2 seconds making an 8 minute quarter last 35 minutes. Or more. Gah! They are in middle school. This is not college game day. Let the boys play ball!

Gooby Ruby is feeling a little under the weather and that makes me sad. I’m going to check her out at lunch today and if she’s not any better, it’s off to the vet we go.

THIS made me LOLOL. It’s funny because it’s true.

Source: polyvore.com via Mel on Pinterest

Hope y’all have a great day. I plan to.

what a weekend

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Just Call Me Mel

We didn’t do a ton, but we had a ton of fun. My weekend in pictures:

El Jefe and I took a little drive to the Hot Air Balloon Festival where we got a giant helping of redneck and a tiny taste of hot air balloons. We ended the evening at my favorite local German Restaurant.

Notice the butt-to-butt placement of Black Dog/White ~~cat~~ Dog. These two adore each other in reality, but when they have an audience, they totally ignore each other.

El Jefe and I took turns dating John Deere….

We had a very disappointing College Game Day. Ruby couldn’t even be bothered to wake up and cheer. El Jefe and I tried to root our teams to victory, when that didn’t happen, we took comfort in cheese dip and Dude.

Dude Vodka. It’s Mountain Dew inspired. And when you mix it with Diet Mountain Dew, you are in for a treat. And possibly a hangover.

Hope your weekend was as awesome as mine.

pucker up (an encore)

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Just Call Me Mel

I’m reposting a blog from last year, that I rediscovered this morning thanks to someone digging around in my archives again. I’m always curious to see what they’re reading, so I click the links…and I’m so glad I did, because this blog is very informational. I foresee a lot of “exercising” this weekend. I can’t wait for the Hot Air Balloon festival! I’ll have pics next week. Ya’ll have a great weekend!

1. Those who kiss their partner goodbye each morning live five years longer than those who don’t.

2. Kissing is great for self-esteem. It makes you feel appreciated and helps your state of mind.

3. Kissing burns calories, 2-3 calories a minute and can double your metabolic rate. Research claims that three passionate kisses a day (at least lasting 20 seconds each) will cause you to lose an entire extra pound! It’s time to start that kissing diet!

4. Kissing is a known stress-reliever. Passionate kissing relieves tension, reduces negative energy and produces a sense of well being, lowering your cortisol ‘stress’ hormone.

5. Kissing uses 30 facial muscles and it helps keep the facial muscles tight, preventing baggy cheeks! The tension in the muscles caused by a passionate kiss helps smooth the skin and increases the circulation.

6. Kissing is good for the heart, as it creates an adrenaline which causes your heart to pump more blood around your body.

7. Frequent kissing has scientifically been proven to stabilize cardiovascular activity, decrease blood pressure and cholesterol. Those who kiss quite frequently are less likely to suffer from stomach, bladder and blood infections.

8. During a kiss, natural antibiotics are secreted in the saliva. Also, the saliva contains a type of anesthetic that helps relieve pain.

9. Kissing reduces anxiety and stops the ‘noise’ in your mind. It increases the levels of oxytocin, an extremely calming hormone that produces a feeling of peace.

10. The endorphins produced by kissing are 200 times more powerful than morphine.

Don’t forget to pucker up!

yeah yeah. sorry ’bout that

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Just Call Me Mel

Sorry I forgot to blog yesterday. I was too busy being awesome to get around to it.

I know I have at least ONE regular reader who is sad about that. Not sad that I’m awesome, but sad I was too busy to share it.

Good news is, I’m here now.

I AM TAKING FRIDAY OFF AND IT IS MARGARITA THURSDAY! YAY! It does not suck to be me today. (or ever. Let’s face it. ^ see the part about awesome.)

Here’s my latest cool cat pic. The cool side of the pillow wishes it was Clementine.


Who’s the cat that won’t cop out, when there’s danger all about? Shaft? No. Clementine, right on.

Source: None via Mel on Pinterest

Y’all have a great weekend. I hope to have more awesome for you next week!

new addiction

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Just Call Me Mel

Yes. I’m totally addicted to the new photo apps…but I’m also addicted to Pinterest. I swore I wasn’t gonna give in to my urges and sign up…yet, here I am. All signed up. Follow me if you want. I have no idea what all I’m going to be pinning, but hey, it could be interesting.

For instance, I saw this yesterday and it was my first pin… Or technically, it was my first “repin” but whatever.

Source: mirroroffashion.com via Mel on Pinterest

I love this and I think EVERYONE should read it and apply it.

In other addiction news, it’s Super Cheese Tuesday (also known as game day) and Rader is wearing another of his amazing outfits. He really knows how to piece together a look.

The coach just asks them to wear a tie on game day. The rest of the outfit…is all Rader. You’re welcome.

weekend recap AND A HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Just Call Me Mel

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my dear friend Robyn, aka Birdrunner. I am so happy we are friends!

The boys and I had a very relaxing weekend. Both kids had soccer, I had to help mom with some computer issues which are STILL unresolved, I ended up having my own computer issues…which hopefully will be resolved this week. I do NOT want to buy a new computer. Grumble. Moan.

I also caught up on some much needed rest. It also rained yesterday so we got out of lawn duty. Which just means I’ll be catching up all week…

And if you’re following my Project Runway recaps at Hey Don’t Judge Me, I’m caught up through Ep. 7 and have high hopes of having Ep. 8 up by morning.

In other fun news, I’ve downloaded some fun picture apps. Hipstamatic (which takes digital pics and makes them look analog. Holy crap I’m gonna go broke adding on the extras. But damn the photos are cool) Instagram and PE Studio. All kinds of fun stuff with these apps. Check it out: