I've never been tagged but I love reading what everyone has to say so I decided to start my own lil game o' tag.
I'm calling this "Lucky 7's".
You know the drill:
Mention the person who tagged you
Answer the 7 questions with 7 answers each
Tag 7 bloggers & let them know you've tagged them
Here we go!!
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7 All-time Favorite books:
1. The Alienist
2. Shutter Island
3. The Thirteenth Tale
4. It
5. The Stand
6. The DaVinci Code
7. The Notebook
7 All-time Favorite movies:
1. Notorious
2. An Officer & a Gentleman
3. Urban Cowboy
4. To Sir with Love
5. Napoleon Dynamite
6. Malena (foreign)
7. The Thief (foreign)
7 Things you must have on your person at all times:
1. wallet
2. cell phone
3. chapstick
4. ponytail holder
5. wedding ring
6. smart water
7. aleve
7 Things that make you happy:
1. Hubby
2. great restaurants
3. Vegas
4. sunbathing
5. writing
6. reading
7. babies
7 Words that best describe you:
1. perky
2. intelligent
3. talented
4. practical
5. efficient
6. trustworthy
7. honest
7 Jobs you wish you could have:
1. award-winning novelist
2. actress
3. lottery-winner (is that a job?)
4. owner of a bookstore
5. full-time blogger
6. movie critic
7. stay-at-home-momma
7 All-time Favorite TV shows:
1. LOST!!!
2. nip/tuck
3. Smallville
4. Supernatural
5. Desperate Housewives
6. True Blood
7. All Law & Orders
7 Favorite baby names (male or female ok):
1. Harlow
2. Delilah
3. Oliver
4. Quinn
5. Astrid
6. Aidan
7. Rhiannon
7 Websites you check out every day, no matter what:
1. abcnews.go.com
2. cnn.com
3. gmail.com
4. yahoo.com
5. latimes.com
6. ova-ez.blogspot.com
7. stirrup-queens.blogspot.com
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Ok, I'm tagging ...
Beautiful Mess @ Life Induces thoughts, mostly random
Echloe @ Non-Elusive BFP
The Mrs. @ Fish Bait
Barb @ Fertility Challenged in Florida
S4S @ Searching for Serenity
Barefoot @ Barefoot and (Not) Pregnant
Wiseguy @ Woman Anyone
Thanks for playing!!
Friday, May 29, 2009
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Napa Review
So I'm still kind of high from my anniversary weekend so I decided to review the Napa area for those of you who might be interested in visiting.
As I mentioned, Hubby took me up north to San Fran & Napa for a couple of days. It was really nice to get away from the office, if only for a little while. The weather in San Fran left something to be desired (windy & VERY cold) but Napa was gorgeous. We stayed at The Meritage Resort & Spa.
I highly recommend this place. It's only 3 years old and the rooms are gorgeous, as are the grounds. They have a Spa Cave and Winery right onsite, where you can partake in couples massages as well as wine tastings. We checked it out but opted to venture out to nearby Yountville and the wineries there since we really only had one day in town. So 3 stars for the resort but only because we really weren't able to utilize all of the services they had to offer.
Napa is also known for its restaurants and we were really looking forward to eating at the restaurant recommended by the concierge at the hotel. She suggested The Bayleaf since we mentioned we were interested in having a hearty meal with large portions. (Who doesn't like leftovers? Late night snack, anyone?)
Unfortunately, The Bayleaf was not everything we hoped it would be. The restaurant itself was really dated but quaint, considering. The atmosphere was just ok but unusually quiet for a Friday night. In fact, there were only 2 other couples in the whole restaurant while we were there and we never heard a peep out of them. We're a young couple and ambiance means a lot. We certainly like quiet little romantic spots but at the same time, we expect there to be some background noise. In any case, it was a bit too sedate for us.
Lastly, the food was particularly bland. Hubby ordered the steak and I ordered the lamb and neither was very flavorful. The waiter actually told us that the chef doesn't season the meat since they use such prime cuts. He'd rather let the meat's natural flavor shine through. Well, Chef, I have one word for you - Seasoning. Try it. (As you may have guessed, no leftovers.)
Overall, I give the Napa trip an A-, in part because the wineries were a treat - we visited The Hill Family Estate and The Domain Chandon, both in Yountville (check them out, both excellent)- and the resort was awesome, but mostly because anything I get to do with Hubby gets high marks, no matter what. (I know, I'm such a romantic.)
Feel free to offer your trip suggestions in the comments section.
The Meritage Resort & Spa
As I mentioned, Hubby took me up north to San Fran & Napa for a couple of days. It was really nice to get away from the office, if only for a little while. The weather in San Fran left something to be desired (windy & VERY cold) but Napa was gorgeous. We stayed at The Meritage Resort & Spa.
I highly recommend this place. It's only 3 years old and the rooms are gorgeous, as are the grounds. They have a Spa Cave and Winery right onsite, where you can partake in couples massages as well as wine tastings. We checked it out but opted to venture out to nearby Yountville and the wineries there since we really only had one day in town. So 3 stars for the resort but only because we really weren't able to utilize all of the services they had to offer.
Napa is also known for its restaurants and we were really looking forward to eating at the restaurant recommended by the concierge at the hotel. She suggested The Bayleaf since we mentioned we were interested in having a hearty meal with large portions. (Who doesn't like leftovers? Late night snack, anyone?)
Unfortunately, The Bayleaf was not everything we hoped it would be. The restaurant itself was really dated but quaint, considering. The atmosphere was just ok but unusually quiet for a Friday night. In fact, there were only 2 other couples in the whole restaurant while we were there and we never heard a peep out of them. We're a young couple and ambiance means a lot. We certainly like quiet little romantic spots but at the same time, we expect there to be some background noise. In any case, it was a bit too sedate for us.
Lastly, the food was particularly bland. Hubby ordered the steak and I ordered the lamb and neither was very flavorful. The waiter actually told us that the chef doesn't season the meat since they use such prime cuts. He'd rather let the meat's natural flavor shine through. Well, Chef, I have one word for you - Seasoning. Try it. (As you may have guessed, no leftovers.)
Overall, I give the Napa trip an A-, in part because the wineries were a treat - we visited The Hill Family Estate and The Domain Chandon, both in Yountville (check them out, both excellent)- and the resort was awesome, but mostly because anything I get to do with Hubby gets high marks, no matter what. (I know, I'm such a romantic.)
Feel free to offer your trip suggestions in the comments section.
The Meritage Resort & Spa
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
May 26, 2007
Happy Anniversary to Me! (singing aloud shamelessly ... hee hee!)
2 Years, baby!!
To celebrate, my wonderful Hubby took me away for a romantic getaway to Napa this weekend. Winetasting, good food, fabulous resort. We had a blast!
Marriage takes a lot of hard work and I'm glad I have a partner who's willing to go the distance.
In honor of our anniversary I decided to share some wedding pics...
Enjoy!
2 Years, baby!!
To celebrate, my wonderful Hubby took me away for a romantic getaway to Napa this weekend. Winetasting, good food, fabulous resort. We had a blast!
Marriage takes a lot of hard work and I'm glad I have a partner who's willing to go the distance.
In honor of our anniversary I decided to share some wedding pics...
Enjoy!
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Back to Zero
So I had my final beta done yesterday and the results are in ... We're back to zero.
This verifies that AF is definitely back in town ... with a vengeance. Isn't it crazy how our bodies speak to us? I mean, I knew it was AF. Let's face it ladies, cramps don't lie. But everything I've read suggests that she wouldn't make an appearance for at least 6 to 8 weeks.
And since I now have a new attitude I'm able to say that I'm thankful that AF is back in my life. Hammer and all. ")
Seriously, though. What this means is that Hubby and I can get back to the business of making a sweet little sugar baby, just in time for our 2-year wedding anniversary.
I can't think of a better way to celebrate!
This verifies that AF is definitely back in town ... with a vengeance. Isn't it crazy how our bodies speak to us? I mean, I knew it was AF. Let's face it ladies, cramps don't lie. But everything I've read suggests that she wouldn't make an appearance for at least 6 to 8 weeks.
And since I now have a new attitude I'm able to say that I'm thankful that AF is back in my life. Hammer and all. ")
Seriously, though. What this means is that Hubby and I can get back to the business of making a sweet little sugar baby, just in time for our 2-year wedding anniversary.
I can't think of a better way to celebrate!
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Haiku, Do You?
I love to write so I decided to share one of my haiku. Haiku is a Japanese form of poetry that, in a nutshell, is comprised of 3 lines of text - 5 syllables in the 1st line, 7 in the 2nd and 5 in the 3rd.
The haiku I write are infused with urban texture that gives them a certain ... flava. (Sorry, couldn't resist.)
Enjoy!
Friends
We tight, sticky, close
Ghetto fab sistahhood, locked
Phenomenally
The haiku I write are infused with urban texture that gives them a certain ... flava. (Sorry, couldn't resist.)
Enjoy!
Friends
We tight, sticky, close
Ghetto fab sistahhood, locked
Phenomenally
Thursday, May 7, 2009
New Look - New Outlook
I'm sensitive.
I don't mean I'm a mushy, cry-at-the-drop-of-a-hat, don't-look-at-me-crossways-or-I-might-lose-it type of chick (although Hubby would definitely disagree). What I mean is that I'm truly affected by what I see, hear... you get the picture.
And what I've been seeing and hearing lately is that it ain't easy, this journey of ours.
I've been reading blogs. Lots of them.
And I have to say, I'm so moved by the stories of these women I don't know, will probably never meet, who are battling this thing called infertility. All the while, struggling to balance the joy we have for other women who are blessed enough to enter mommydom, with the angst we shoulder for not knowing if we'll even make it past the gate.
These women are amazing.
They inspire me.
They make me realize that I'm not alone in this.
So, because I'm so inspired, I decided it was time to change the blog, give it a new look, and a new perspective.
I'm still going to detail my journey towards mommydom, but I'm going to try to focus on the positive in all of it.
I'm meant to have sugarbabies. I know it. So I'm going to keep my head up and hopes high while I wait for the sugar rain to fall down around me.
I don't mean I'm a mushy, cry-at-the-drop-of-a-hat, don't-look-at-me-crossways-or-I-might-lose-it type of chick (although Hubby would definitely disagree). What I mean is that I'm truly affected by what I see, hear... you get the picture.
And what I've been seeing and hearing lately is that it ain't easy, this journey of ours.
I've been reading blogs. Lots of them.
And I have to say, I'm so moved by the stories of these women I don't know, will probably never meet, who are battling this thing called infertility. All the while, struggling to balance the joy we have for other women who are blessed enough to enter mommydom, with the angst we shoulder for not knowing if we'll even make it past the gate.
These women are amazing.
They inspire me.
They make me realize that I'm not alone in this.
So, because I'm so inspired, I decided it was time to change the blog, give it a new look, and a new perspective.
I'm still going to detail my journey towards mommydom, but I'm going to try to focus on the positive in all of it.
I'm meant to have sugarbabies. I know it. So I'm going to keep my head up and hopes high while I wait for the sugar rain to fall down around me.
Monday, May 4, 2009
Like Fine Wine
Well, it's back to the drawing board. Well, not really. We're going back to the original plan - wait one cycle then start on Clomid.
When our loss was first discovered, one of the things everybody said was at least you know you can get pregnant.
It's true. I mean, what woman hasn't wondered whether or not it was even possible to get pregnant? I had honestly always believed somewhere deep inside that it wouldn't happen for me naturally. Now that I know it can, I realize I have another issue to contend with ...
AGE.
That's right, people. I'm AMA which means I'm over 35 and the possibility of complications popping up increases.
Hubby and I want children. More than one. Tanti bambini as they say in Italy.
So I had to weigh the options - We could continue trying to conceive on our own and possibly get pregnant or we could start on Clomid and increase the chances.
And though I consider myself to be like a fine wine that just gets better with age, I decided that I need as much help as possible to make being a mommy a reality sooner rather than later. So Clomid it is.
Wish me luck!
When our loss was first discovered, one of the things everybody said was at least you know you can get pregnant.
It's true. I mean, what woman hasn't wondered whether or not it was even possible to get pregnant? I had honestly always believed somewhere deep inside that it wouldn't happen for me naturally. Now that I know it can, I realize I have another issue to contend with ...
AGE.
That's right, people. I'm AMA which means I'm over 35 and the possibility of complications popping up increases.
Hubby and I want children. More than one. Tanti bambini as they say in Italy.
So I had to weigh the options - We could continue trying to conceive on our own and possibly get pregnant or we could start on Clomid and increase the chances.
And though I consider myself to be like a fine wine that just gets better with age, I decided that I need as much help as possible to make being a mommy a reality sooner rather than later. So Clomid it is.
Wish me luck!
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