tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80505862024-03-13T13:22:53.679-04:00The Musings of the Absolutely Fabulous Ms. N.Online diary of the Divine Ms. N.DivineMsNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02543849276431243587noreply@blogger.comBlogger623125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8050586.post-15359357416661103742008-08-19T15:31:00.002-04:002008-08-19T15:34:09.703-04:00Wow there are others like me out there!I am in an organizing frenzy at home (ask Mr. K how we spent the weekend going thru most of the stuff in our basement). I have been thinking of different ways to organize our house. We have a small house and lots of stuff. I came across this really cool site that has given me more fuel!<br /><br /><a target="_blank" href="http://orgjunkie.com/"><br/><br/><img src="http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n75/Orgjunkie/orgjunkiesmall.jpg" /></a>DivineMsNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02543849276431243587noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8050586.post-83081127563117666462008-07-31T15:36:00.003-04:002008-07-31T15:45:33.535-04:00Worst. Parade. Ever.So the Philly Soul Parade consisted of 10 cop cars, 3 Saturn convertibles, the team, Pierre Robert and Ron Jaworski. The whole thing lasted 10 minutes. I went back to work totally dissatisfied. It this were the Eagles (like that would ever happen) people would be hanging off the rafters on Market St. Maybe the mostly white crowd wasn't too keen on celebrating too hard. Who knows.DivineMsNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02543849276431243587noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8050586.post-52360462947098250092008-07-27T18:08:00.004-04:002008-07-27T18:14:32.343-04:00Arena Football Officially SucksI am sitting here with Mr. K trying to understand anyone would watch arena football. This game sucks. They play on a field about the size of my backyard (ok not really but you get the idea). The Philly Soul almost lost the game in the last 20 seconds of the game. The last three plays of the game involved the quarterback throwing the football into the stands to waste time. Do they even use a real sized football or a mini nerf sized one? I can't believe I just sat through that. I can't wait for REAL football to start.<br /><br /><br />GO RAVENS!DivineMsNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02543849276431243587noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8050586.post-67054388656577873002008-07-16T08:50:00.002-04:002008-07-16T08:54:39.338-04:00I'm Back Bitches!That's right. I'm BACK! And better than ever! Married and everything. I got a lot of worried readers out there that were like "When are you going to start posting again"? and "I miss your posts". Well fret no more. <br /><br />There is lots to catch up on and in the coming weeks I'll do my best to do it all. Right now I want to post an an awesome site for all you cooks out there...<br /><br /><a href="http://crockpot365.blogspot.com/">A Year of Crockpot Cooking</a><br /><br />This chica is cooking in her crockpot everyday. She's got some great recipes. I just got a fabulous crockpot as a wedding gift and I can't wait to break it out. Maybe this will give me some motivation.DivineMsNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02543849276431243587noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8050586.post-78563226547135637822008-03-03T16:01:00.002-05:002008-03-03T16:04:27.933-05:00Cabin fever.I cant believe that its been over a month since I last posted. So much has gone on. My office moved and we are so busy. Things at home are also gearing up. I am just about ready to start clearing a place for my veggie garden. Mr. K, little Mr. K and I went to the Home Despot yesterday afternoon to look for some stuff for the veggie patch. I can't wait to get outside I guess I have cabin fever. <br /><br />More later.DivineMsNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02543849276431243587noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8050586.post-68767834268494620682008-01-30T15:18:00.000-05:002008-01-30T15:24:39.815-05:00What have I been up to lately?Where do I start? My office is moving to a new location and I have been tagged at the moving coordinator. So I have been dealing with movers, upper management and my own staff to try to make this move as seamless as possible. Tomorrow the movers are showing up (hopefully on time) so this time tomorrow I will be at a new desk. <br /><br />This weekend is our annual SuperBowl party. We have a few friends coming over and some of my cousins are coming down from the city. SO I have lots of cleaning and preparing to do. Now that we actually have a dining room set I can lay everything out nice and pretty :)<br /><br />That's all for now.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">GO GIANTS!</span>DivineMsNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02543849276431243587noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8050586.post-18525662680448420182008-01-16T12:05:00.000-05:002008-01-16T12:15:18.790-05:00My morning planning.Most mornings I am a mess. I am still so groggy from sleep that I usually cant decide what I am going to wear to work. And what I want to wear to work is usually too wrinkled or dirty. Because I am in a time crunch what I have started doing is scheduling a week's worth of outfits. No, I don't have OCD (at least I don't think I do). So far I have done this for two weeks and it has worked really well. During Michael's (craft store) after Xmas sale I picked up some nifty weekly calendars that have magnetic backs. I have one on our fridge that tells everyone what the week's meals are and I use one for my outfit planning. I have two casual days so I can wear jeans and then I plan three work-appropriate outfits. That seemed more manageable for me. The Sunday before the workweek I pick out my clothing, iron and put in a stack in my closet so I can easily fish it out. The planning ahead also gives me a chance to see exactly what I own and cycle thru stuff.DivineMsNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02543849276431243587noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8050586.post-80167884505498985182008-01-06T10:50:00.000-05:002008-01-06T10:59:01.311-05:00Pantry Pics<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_DdzJGAhh9GM/R4D6RZISjfI/AAAAAAAAACY/Eas-Y_g1hKM/s1600-h/jan08+002.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_DdzJGAhh9GM/R4D6RZISjfI/AAAAAAAAACY/Eas-Y_g1hKM/s320/jan08+002.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5152393150422224370" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_DdzJGAhh9GM/R4D6LZISjeI/AAAAAAAAACQ/vZyD7CisVb0/s1600-h/jan08+001.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_DdzJGAhh9GM/R4D6LZISjeI/AAAAAAAAACQ/vZyD7CisVb0/s320/jan08+001.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5152393047343009250" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Here are some pics of the new pantries. I forgot to take before pics but trust me it was a mess. The first pic is the older pantry now re-organized. The 2nd is the former coat closet. K and I pulled out all the old hardware and I sanded and repainted the inside.DivineMsNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02543849276431243587noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8050586.post-61549136824359422362007-12-31T09:59:00.000-05:002007-12-31T10:07:39.752-05:00Home HappeningsWow can you believe that it is already the end of the year? I just returned to work this week and was sort of disappointed that I didn't accomplish all that I wanted to at home. Then I had a flurry of activity. For Xmas Ms. K and I received a gift certificate to The Container Store from the future in-laws. I used is to put install a much needed pantry. We had a small hallway closet that was really too narrow for a coat closet. Friday night Mr. K removed all the shelving and I patched up the walls. I had two sample paint containers from Restoration Hardware saved so I used them to paint the inside. Mr. K installed the hardware and presto a pantry! It looks great and I was able to get a lot in it, which in turn freed-up space in my small kitchen. I took picture I just have to post-it.<br /><br /><br />BTW! Happy New Year!DivineMsNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02543849276431243587noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8050586.post-43080124080152683692007-12-17T13:46:00.000-05:002007-12-17T13:47:28.707-05:00Library ElfI came across this cool website that helps you remember when your library books are due. You can get emails and or text messages reminding you of due dates, <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">over dues</span> and holds. Pretty cool!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.libraryelf.com/">http://www.libraryelf.com/</a>DivineMsNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02543849276431243587noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8050586.post-78319997299153900672007-12-17T09:10:00.000-05:002007-12-17T09:12:17.364-05:00Thinking about my garden...<table width="145"><tr><td align="center" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" style="border: 2px solid #006600;color:#ffffff;padding-top:5px;padding-bottom:5px;"> <p style="font-size:15px;font-family:Georgia,Serif;color:#000000;font-weight: bold;"> I am a<br />Snapdragon <a href="http://www.thisgardenisillegal.com/flower-quiz.htm" style="font-size:15px;font-family:Georgia,Serif;color:#0000FF;"> <br /><img src="http://thisgardenisillegal.com/quiz/snapdragon.jpg" width="140" height="200" border="0" /><br />What Flower <br />Are You?</a><br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br /><br />I have started a notebook full of ideas for our yard this year. We havea a lot more work to do on the front of the house. I think I am going for a cottage look. Easy and carefree. Kinda like me :)DivineMsNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02543849276431243587noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8050586.post-37526858372091279212007-12-06T14:44:00.000-05:002007-12-06T14:55:56.487-05:00Home SickI am home sick today. Some kind of headcold. Here is what I am reading and listening to to keep me occupied:<br /><br />Reading: She's Come Undone by Wally Lamb<br />Listening To: last.fm. A cool site where you can listen to a radio station you create by typing is what kind of music/artists you like.DivineMsNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02543849276431243587noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8050586.post-26412984958785658982007-11-29T11:16:00.000-05:002007-11-29T11:19:57.245-05:00Site to Check out: Swap-A-DVD.com<a href="http://www.swapadvd.com/index.php?n=10" alt="SwapaDVD - Swap your used DVDs with other club members."><img src="http://www.swapadvd.com/images/icons/weblog_icon_468_60_1.gif" width="468" height="60" /></a><br /><br />I love this site. From the founders of <a href="http://www.paperbackswap.com/">paperbackswap.com</a> and <a href="http://www.swapacd.com/">swapacd.com </a>comes <a href="http://www.swapadvd.com/">swapadvd.com</a>. All you need to do is sign-up, post some DVDS and you can start trading with other members. The site is free but you pay for postage. Sign-up and use me as a referral. :)DivineMsNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02543849276431243587noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8050586.post-45729944161095453022007-11-20T11:05:00.000-05:002007-11-20T11:07:50.690-05:00Happy Gobble Day!Before I forget let me wish all of you a Happy Thanksgiving. Mr. K and I are heading to NYC to visit my family and partake upon the yearly crazy PR thanksgiving. <br /><br />On other fronts, I am starting to haul out the Xmas ornaments and I am downlaoding all my xmas tunes. I can't wait!DivineMsNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02543849276431243587noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8050586.post-80824583849620702672007-11-13T09:58:00.000-05:002007-11-13T10:57:47.028-05:00Coming up: My Bday.My <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">bday</span> is this week and as a treat to <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">myself</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">I am</span> taking the day off <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">from work</span> and going to the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">museum</span>. I have done this the past several years and has become a tradition. Why <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">work on</span> my birthday? I am going to make a day out of it and get my nails done. :)<br /><br />In other news I am still working on my latest knitting project and I am reading several books at the same time. I can't make a <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">commitment</span> I suppose. Also I have become addicted to <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Starbuck's</span> Peppermint Mocha. They are yummy and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">pepperminty</span>!DivineMsNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02543849276431243587noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8050586.post-17511163310062594922007-11-06T14:42:00.000-05:002007-11-06T14:45:29.728-05:00Happy Birthday Mr. K!<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5129815467289657810" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_DdzJGAhh9GM/RzDD_RMawdI/AAAAAAAAAB4/XZ9iWOAh96o/s320/bday.jpg" border="0" /><a href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_DdzJGAhh9GM/RzDEJhMaweI/AAAAAAAAACA/1avQ890LN88/s1600-h/AK2007+004.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5129815643383316962" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_DdzJGAhh9GM/RzDEJhMaweI/AAAAAAAAACA/1avQ890LN88/s320/AK2007+004.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><br /><br /><div>LOVE YOU!</div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div></div></div>DivineMsNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02543849276431243587noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8050586.post-80492101781327296672007-11-01T13:52:00.000-04:002007-11-01T13:56:00.803-04:00Almost back.I am almost back to normal. I have one more training to do next monday and then I am in the office! Who thought I would ever be excited to be back at my desk. Last night was Halloween and we had about 50 kids stop by. It was nuts but fun. I am sad to take down the decorations and the lights. But now I am planning for Xmas! I finished my poncho and started knitting a jacket. It was a labor of love but I love the poncho. More updates soon.DivineMsNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02543849276431243587noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8050586.post-23645169315730715202007-10-25T17:49:00.001-04:002007-10-25T17:57:09.907-04:00What a deal!<a href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_DdzJGAhh9GM/RyERABMawcI/AAAAAAAAABw/ypKzHR4N86U/s1600-h/0007553646383_215X215.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5125396542942527938" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_DdzJGAhh9GM/RyERABMawcI/AAAAAAAAABw/ypKzHR4N86U/s320/0007553646383_215X215.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>I stopped a local <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">walmart</span> to use the ahem *facilities* and I walked around to pass the time before I headed home. I strolled <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">thru</span> the clearance aisle before I left the store. Out of the corner of my eye I saw a Lodge 3 quart <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">casserole</span> in its box. I could not believe my luck. I checked it over and there was nothing missing. I couldn't find a price on it so I took it to the nearest scanner. $13.00! Oh yeah. I looked up the price on-line and it retails for $50! I only wish I had picked up the other one that was in the clearance aisle. So in honor of my new <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">friend</span> we are having a pork roast with carrots and potatoes. :)</div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div>DivineMsNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02543849276431243587noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8050586.post-70454474211746818402007-10-02T14:35:00.001-04:002007-10-02T14:38:01.533-04:00Say Hello To My Little Friend.<a href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_DdzJGAhh9GM/RwKPjtTWizI/AAAAAAAAABo/6PXyUXDR5K0/s1600-h/rednano.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5116809970265262898" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_DdzJGAhh9GM/RwKPjtTWizI/AAAAAAAAABo/6PXyUXDR5K0/s320/rednano.jpg" border="0" /></a> I got a new Ipod nano in red. Isn't it cute? I had a crappy month and I bought it as a "You deserve it gift". I just got it last night. Its really cool and you can watch video on it. It has an 8 gig harddrive so there is lots of room. All I need is a new laptop to store all of my music :)<br /><div></div>DivineMsNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02543849276431243587noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8050586.post-83035749134215203002007-09-14T14:57:00.000-04:002007-09-14T15:22:40.839-04:00She's crafty..I have been working on several different craft projects lately. I am half-way done with my poncho. I finished up one side yesterday. I was so relieved to have it done. I am waiting on some more skeins of yarn from Woolbearers to complete the back side. I started working on a knit cap using a skein that I have been saving for just such a project. I am also working on a scarf for little Ms. K in her high school colors. And I am sewing Ms. Greycats Halloween costume! Oh by the way did I tell you that I am also travelling for work this month and next month. Whew!DivineMsNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02543849276431243587noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8050586.post-34962161793950851632007-09-11T09:51:00.000-04:002007-09-11T09:54:14.284-04:00Bengals 27- Ravens 20.Why Ravens Why????DivineMsNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02543849276431243587noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8050586.post-79746784579101096692007-09-04T13:47:00.000-04:002007-09-04T13:51:38.834-04:00Out with the old.I read an interesting article from the <a href="http://www.citypaper.com/news/story.asp?id=14038">Baltimore City Paper</a> about a woman who got so fed up with all the stuff <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">she had</span> in her garage and her home that she <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">decided</span> to give it all away. I am the type of person who loves to throw stuff out and I love even more to give it away. Recently we re-did little Mr. K's bedroom and I went through his stuff and found a bunch of clothing that was too small for his. I put it on <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Freecycle</span> and it was gone in two days. The guy who picked it up was happy to have it and I was happy to give it away. We have a bunch of stuff in the basement that I need to go <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">thru</span> and decide what is going. I will either <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Freecycle</span> again or give it to Goodwill.DivineMsNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02543849276431243587noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8050586.post-21214100661531714252007-08-31T11:07:00.000-04:002007-08-31T11:12:08.964-04:00Forgivenesss and moving on.Sometimes someone most dear to you does something so out of character that you cannot believe that they committed an act so heinous. The drama part of me just wants to run as far away as I can. The adult side wants me to forgive. And so I will, but I will not forget. Next time you even think about committing this action again remember all that you will lose and the rain of hell you find yourself in.DivineMsNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02543849276431243587noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8050586.post-46385969234281833842007-08-27T16:42:00.001-04:002007-08-27T16:51:36.244-04:00Good Morning Baltimore!I am sitting here writing from my 28th floor hotel room overlooking the Baltimore Inner Harbor. I am in training mode at work and I am teaching three classes this week. Last night I stayed at a Marriott near the DC convention center. Tonight I am in Baltimore. I plan on going to a bookstore and having dinner at the Inner Harbor. Going to turn in early so that I can get ready for tomorrow. I miss Mr. K and all the kitties but I will see them soon.<br /><br />PS Go see the movie "Hairspray". It was awesome. I want to go see the Broadway musical!DivineMsNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02543849276431243587noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8050586.post-60777890741782658832007-08-24T14:21:00.000-04:002007-08-24T14:25:38.647-04:00Home HappeningsMr. K and I just added two new beings to our hosuehold. We got two little kittens Eva and Marty (now re-named Jazz). We got them from the Camden County Animal Shelter. We had the intention of just getting one but after we saw all the kittens we had to get two. We finally introduced them to Dude and Leo and it went ok. There was some hissing, some running away but mothing major. <br /><br />We also got our dining room table, an heirloom from Mr. K's grandparents. We unpacked it last nite and brought it in with just enough time to log in for our football draft. <br /><br />We'll post pics as soon as we can get the kittens to sit still :)DivineMsNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02543849276431243587noreply@blogger.com0