NYC TIME!

It might just be better than Trevor Time. Maybe. ;)

See y'all Sunday night. I'll probably have a post and pictures up sometime Monday. Hopefully.

Happy Halloween and Happy Samhain.

Random thought: I've got 5-6 hotties that come into work on a regular basis. Am I pathetic or what?! LOL

~Nicole

Almost time for NYC (and hotties update)

This past week has just flown by. Tomorrow is Wednesday, the last day before we leave. I am just about packed. Since I am not having checked baggage I am making sure I follow all of the rules. I've got my clothes all packed. Now I just need to work on my make-up, accessories and personal items (ie shampoo). Luke, Lindsey and I are going to share one checked bag for our Halloween costumes. I probably won't buy much to take back, but I'll have room in my suitcase. Tomorrow I plan on going for a run or walk before work, work, come home and do any last minute stuff I have to do. We're all sleeping at Luke's tomorrow night since we have to be up early.

The past few days have been well. Today at work I wore my hair down and wore my fedora. I need to do that more often since we got good tips! lol 3-out-of-my 4 hotties came in. One I'm definitely asking out next week when I get back. We joke about going out to the bar. Well I'm going to be serious and ask him. Blondie came in. He's a big flirt, but rumour has it that he might be gay. I'll have to work on that. The other one I'm going to keep tabs on. We had a good talk today or as good of one as you can have when you're trying to get orders in as quick as you can.

That's all I got for now. I won't have internet starting tomorrow night until Sunday night. I have limitted internet access on my phone so I may be able to do a quick facebook status update, but that'll be it.

Oh yeah, I also got my hair cut. I'll have before-and-after pictures when I get back. It was long enough so I was able to donate it. :)

Random thought: One more work day!

~Nicole

Unpasteurized apple cider is delicious

LOVE it.

Sorry for the lack of posts of late. With me getting up at 5:00 a.m. for work I'm still getting used to those hours. Now granted 5:00 wake-up call is probably normal for some of you guys or some of you reoracer are already working during that hour, but I'm still getting used to it. Don't get me wrong; it's nice being done with work at 2:00 or 3:00 in the afternoon, but it's still an adjustment.

Thursday I worked 6-3. I was scheduled 6-2, but I didn't want to leave Melissa in the weeds so I stayed until 3:00. I took the bus home and as soon as I got home mum and I left to run some errands. That day was my Eliot's first birthday (daughter of my friends Ben and Laura) and they asked me to make her a small cake so I did and delivered it that afternoon. Here's a link to Laura's blog and some photos: lauratakesphotos.blogspot.com/2009/10/365-days.html. Mum and I went grocery shopping after visiting and I relaxed that afternoon.

Friday I only had to work 9-5. A "sleep-in" day - woot! I left work 30 minutes early and caught the bus home. I stopped at Walgreens, which is close to my house, bought some items for my upcoming NYC trip and walked home. Friday night was a relaxing evening. I went to bed at like 9:45 since I was tired and had to be up early.

Saturday morning I was up just past 5:15. I wanted to go to the Farmer's Market so I went before work. The market starts at 6:00 and I had to be to work at 6:30. The vendors weren't all there yet when I started out, but I was able to find the three things I wanted. Work was a bit slow, but I was done at 1:30. I went to the Willy St. Co-op and bought some ingredients for granola bars. I also signed up to be a membor. It's only $10 a year and I get special savings. The bulk of the food there is either organic or local so it's good. After I got home I ate lunch and took a nap. That evening I went out with some friends and we had a belated birthday celebration for Ashton. I also discovered that PBR went suprisingly okay with my mediterranean plate.

This morning I was FINALLY able to get out for a nice run. I also was FINALLY able to read the whole Sunday paper. I ran some errands after lunch and am now doing random stuff. Tonight I'll probably watch some of the baseball game. It'll be a busy next few days since I work Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday AND I need to get ready for the trip.

Random thought: Making, baking and decorating cupcakes in one hour?! I rule.

~Nicole

I have broken down and joined the darkside

I now have twitter.

If you do too, my name is:

nicolebakes4you

Add me. I'll follow you too.

Thanks and please don't think I am a disgusting human being.

Random thought: Sorry for lack-of-posts. My life has mostly consisted of work.

~Nicole

Lyrics will tell the story of this post

"This Town" - OAR

In the morning, wake me up
And tell me everything
So I can understand your world
You can understand my dream
I could be anywhere
And you could be there with me
I just wanna be a ghost
And see everything
I don't want it to be the way they want it

This town, this light, this crowd
Come on put em up
Let me hear it loud
This town, this city, this crowd
Stand up on your feet
Put your worry down
Any every one of you all around
Come on y'all let's take this town

Random thought: GO PHILLIES!

~Nicole

Why does the hottie always come in when it's busy?

I can never talk to him for that long with there being a line. :( DAMNIT!

The weekend was okay. Saturday I worked. Sunday was Alison's baby shower. She's freaking huge! Well she's due in a little over a week, but she is a tiny person so to see her REALLY preggers is a bit strange. It was nice meeting all of her friends and some more of her family. Things seem like they are going to work out for her now. About 7-8 months ago things weren't the greatest so I'm glad things are okay.

Sunday evening was fun. I picked up Lindsey and we stopped at the grocery store before arriving at Kay's. Amongst the three of us we provided a nice Italian dinner. We also had some drinks, talked and played Tetris on the original Nintendo. That was awesome. We left for the Comeback Inn just past 9:30 for karoke. We all ordered beers; Ashton joined us about 20 minutes later. This random drunk guy named Luke decided to sit buy us and we were his new best friends. The cool (and my friend) Luke came just before 11:00, right before we sang "Semi-Charmed Life" by Third Eye Blind. I left just past 11:15 since I had to be up at 5:15 this morning. I was proud of myself for a) singing and b) not spending the night in the bathroom like I did at the Comeback the last time.

This morning was a bit brutal at work, but it wasn't bad. Not hangover wise, but I was just tired. After work I did some shopping so I can make Eliot's cake and I bought my shoes for my Halloween costume.

Random thought: The 2010 Brewers calendar is a bit disappointing.

~Nicole

It's almost 3:30 in the afternoon

And I've already had a beer.

Life is okay.

~Nicole

Songs of my life

So far for a few major moments in my life I already have songs picked out.

My funeral:
"Closing Time" - Semisonic
http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/semisonic/closingtime.html

My wedding:
"Wedding Dress" - Matt Nathanson
I don't know at which point in my wedding, but I love the song. http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/mattnathanson/weddingdress.html

For the throwing the bouquet, it will be "Boys Boys Boys" - Lady GaGa
http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/ladygaga/boysboysboys.html

Random thought: I'm far away from a wedding and (hopefully) even further away from death, but I guess I think of these things.

~Nicole

You taste just like glitter mixed with rock-and-roll

I am currently watching baseball. It may not be the Brewers, but I love me some baseball.

The weekend was good. When I wasn't working we were hanging out with Angela. Saturday morning we took her to the Farmer's Market. I bought some apple cider. We also went to Whole Paycheck Foods (totally stole that from you Cat ;)) where Angela bought a New Zealand lamb roast for Sunday dinner. I also bought some rice and a scone. I was dropped off at work early so I had lunch before starting. It was pretty slow, but typical for a Saturday.

Sunday I thought about getting out for a run, but mornings where I don't have to do anything right away are few-and-far between so I lounged for a bit and went for a long walk instead of a run. It was mum's birthday so we all had a lazy day. While dad was painting the door Angela, mum and I went shopping. I bought two sweaters and a new wallet. We built a fire outside and chatted with the neighbours for a bit. I ran around with the girls. Angela and I worked on dinner. The lamb roast and roasted vegetables were absolutely delicious! For dessert I made mum a Snickers-inspired cake: chocolate cake layered with chocolate frosting, caramel, ganache and peanuts. It was good! We lounged around a bit before I went to bed.

I opened at work this morning. It was good, although I always forget to fill the mini icebin with ice from the big ice bin. I got out 10 minutes early and stopped at Walgreens quick before going home. We had a bit of time before we had to drive Angela to the airport. After we said our goodbyes we stopped at the post office so I could mail something. I had a piece of cake before going on thetreadmill. I showered and am now doing random stuff before I start dinner and go out tonight.

Random thought: I just love baseball players.

~Nicole

My week of late

Sorry for lack-of-posts!

I've been working a lot. Our friend Angela is in town for the weekend so we're spending time with her. We had Indian food from Maharaja as a late lunch. We also did some shopping. JCPenney is having a good sale that starts early so Ange is going to join me and we plan on making a field trip to Whole Foods since they have some New Zealand lamb and she is from NZ so she's going to cook some for mum and dad's birthday dinner Sunday night.

Nothing much else has gone on. Working and doing stuff. Nothing exciting.

Random thought: Indian food as GOOD!

~Nicole

Content/my 100th blog

Hanson was AMAZING.

My Brewers swept the Cardinals and ended the season on a good note.

The Tigers v. Twins game starts at 4:00 so I'll be able to watch most of it.

Opening at work wasn't bad.

I get paid Friday.

Trevor Hoffman is back for the 2010 season.

Angela arrives Thursday.

Random thought: Life is content.

~Nicole

Some funnies before work

~Nicole

Saturday

Friday was a good day. I didn't work in the morning so I ran errands with mum and then went to work. It was an okay day. I had a good time closing with Anjali; she's cool. After work Lindsey and some friends of hers picked me up and we went to a housewarming party. That was fun! I did not drink very much and switched to water. I had fun talking to people I had never met before. There was like a 2.5:1 ratio of guys to girls so needless to say all of us girls were paid attention to. I got one guy's number, but he was drunk so it doesn't really count. I'm going to see if he wants to karoke with us tomorrow night. I got home just past 3:30 and was in bed just before 4:00. I probably didn't fall asleep until almost 4:30. I got up just before 11:00. I watched the beginning of the Brewer game before going to work. It was slow for the most part.

Speaking of work I will now be opening a few days a week AND I got a raise - woot! I'll have some more responsibility, but nothing major. I'll be earning more than what I did at the bakery and doing less physical labour.

Random thought: I'm soooooooooo happy I don't have to go in until 8:00 tomorrow!

~Nicole

Bed? Please?

I work this evening. That's fine. I don't mind closing once in a while to keep things interesting, but I'm tired and I want to go back to bed. I'll probably hang out with Lindsey after work. I told her earlier I don't want to drink after my debacle on Sunday. If we hang out also on Sunday I'm going to offer to drive. It's not that I cutting out drinking entirely or am worried I'd "go crazy," but I want to lay low on the drinking for a bit.

This morning I ran about 4 miles and walked for another mile or so. Mum and I went grocery shopping. I was a bit disappointed that Chicago didn't get the games since the biking events would have been in my area, but it's exciting for Rio.

Right now I'm just watching Project Runway. I'll be leaving to catch the bus in about 30 minutes. Maybe I'll just try and rest (not sleep) on the way there.

Random thought: Maybe I just need some espresso.

Random thought #2: Where is my hottie?! I have not seen him come in all week?

~Nicole

It took me how long?

So I had a thing for this guy I know named Kevin. As time went on my "thing" for him became less, but part of me was still curious. However, sometimes he'd say these real jerk'ish things that would make me think why the hell am I still talking to you? After one thing he said (that we'd have sex if I was drunk enough and he was desperate enough) a few of my close friends told me to stop talking to him all together, but I didn't.

We were talking last night, via IM, and he said another jerk thing and I called him out on it. I was sick of it. At first he said he was just being a smartass, but I called him out on that too and said that in person it may come out differently, but when it's over an instant message it can take on a completely different meaning. PLUS when you say you're "kind of sorry" are you really sorry or sorry you got called out?

I started explaining my deal and then I flat out said that I had liked him for a while, but didn't anymore. I didn't say why, but he was pretty quiet and didn't ask questions so maybe he correctly assumed it was because of those jerk things he said. After we got done talking my "curiousity" of him completely vanished. And we agreed that we make better friends than anything else. And if he ever makes stupid comments to me that I do not think are funny I will call him out on it again, like I would with any other of my friends.

Why it had to be that that made me completely stop liking him I don't know. All along I knew that if we were to ever get together that it would not be a good situation, but I was still curious. Not anymore. :)