I've laid the blog aside for some fun on Facebook. If you have one come find me...
Nikki Hayes
nhayes05@gmail.com
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Monday, March 3, 2008
Friday, January 25, 2008
Emergency Breakthrough
Remember when there were no cell phones, no beepers, and call waiting was a luxury. You used to have to use emergency breakthrough's to get through to your friends or parents. Crazy! Anyway, this is an ER Breakthrough blog. I'm coming back from hiatus to share with you all that after 6 months & 24 days I finally got my period. Yes, I know, I may be sharing TMI but this is a big deal for me. Of course, it couldn't come at the worst time. I've got a crazy couple of days ahead but such is life I suppose. So, who's excited for me... yea didn't think so. Exciting and period should never be used in the same sentence.
Ok, back to hiatus status. I'm still reading all of your blogs so no worries! If you want to chat just shoot me an email...
nhayes05@gmail.com
Till my comeback tour... take care!
Ok, back to hiatus status. I'm still reading all of your blogs so no worries! If you want to chat just shoot me an email...
nhayes05@gmail.com
Till my comeback tour... take care!
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Taking a Break
I'm taking a break from blogging for awhile. I do apologize to my fans but it's something I feel I need to do. Who knows, maybe i'll change my mind in a few days but right now i'm going on hiatus.
Take care!
Take care!
Monday, January 21, 2008
Anyone out there today??
Anyone out in blogland today? Or, am I the only poor shmuck working on a holiday. Probably the latter. There is no point to being in this office today. Both my bosses aren't here, 2 of our co-workers are out, which leaves a total of 4 people actually present and accounted for. Ugh - SLOOOWWWWW day. As if i'm not bored enough on a regular basis today is going to be especially bad.
Movie review time....
27 Dresses
FABULOUS! I loved it!!!! It was hilarious and those dresses - OMG! At one point in the movie she puts them all on and I don't think i've laughed so hard in a very long time. And, I love Judy Greer. She always has a supporting part (usually as the friend with a 'tude) but they are always great roles for her. She does them so well! Go see it!!! MUST!!!
Other than that - didn't really do a heck of a lot this weekend. Lot's of talking - the good, deep kind of conversations. Shopping, eating, drinking, laughing. Just took it easy.
Oh, and i've also decided i'm NEVER eating out again. Sarah & I looked up a ton of nutrition facts over the weekend and it was unbelievable. Even someplace like Panera Bread where you think you're eating "healthy" is loaded with fat and calories, including the salads! Forget Cold Stone Creamery. The average kids portion has about 600 calories in it... KIDS PORTION. I'd rather have two cheeseburgers from McDonalds at 310 calories a piece. Insane!!!
Somebody shoot me today. There's nothing to do.
Oh yea.... GOOOOOOOOOOOO GIANTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOOOHOOOO ONTO THE SUPERBOWL BABY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Movie review time....
27 Dresses
FABULOUS! I loved it!!!! It was hilarious and those dresses - OMG! At one point in the movie she puts them all on and I don't think i've laughed so hard in a very long time. And, I love Judy Greer. She always has a supporting part (usually as the friend with a 'tude) but they are always great roles for her. She does them so well! Go see it!!! MUST!!!
Other than that - didn't really do a heck of a lot this weekend. Lot's of talking - the good, deep kind of conversations. Shopping, eating, drinking, laughing. Just took it easy.
Oh, and i've also decided i'm NEVER eating out again. Sarah & I looked up a ton of nutrition facts over the weekend and it was unbelievable. Even someplace like Panera Bread where you think you're eating "healthy" is loaded with fat and calories, including the salads! Forget Cold Stone Creamery. The average kids portion has about 600 calories in it... KIDS PORTION. I'd rather have two cheeseburgers from McDonalds at 310 calories a piece. Insane!!!
Somebody shoot me today. There's nothing to do.
Oh yea.... GOOOOOOOOOOOO GIANTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOOOHOOOO ONTO THE SUPERBOWL BABY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thursday, January 17, 2008
What once was lost now is found
They found Sarah's cell phone!
There are millions of people and cab's in New York City and finding a lost cell phone is like finding a needle in a haystack. After leaving the gym last night I checked my phone and saw that this strange number had called. I listened to the voicemail and it was this girl letting me know that she found Sarah's cell phone in a cab that she had gotten into. Ok, so not only is the phone found but someone was nice enough to try to locate the owner. How awesome is she!?! Unfortunately, it needs to be picked up in Manhattan but all the more reason to make a trip out of it.
Love stories like that!
It's freezing out today and going to be even colder this weekend.
Stay warm!
There are millions of people and cab's in New York City and finding a lost cell phone is like finding a needle in a haystack. After leaving the gym last night I checked my phone and saw that this strange number had called. I listened to the voicemail and it was this girl letting me know that she found Sarah's cell phone in a cab that she had gotten into. Ok, so not only is the phone found but someone was nice enough to try to locate the owner. How awesome is she!?! Unfortunately, it needs to be picked up in Manhattan but all the more reason to make a trip out of it.
Love stories like that!
It's freezing out today and going to be even colder this weekend.
Stay warm!
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
NYC is a Windtunnel in the Winter
I took the day off of work yesterday with the intent of cleaning my apartment and doing laundry. I did the laundry but failed to clean the apartment. In fact, it looked worse when I brought the laundry home. And, that wasn't the only reason why I took off of work. I had a big night in the city planned so since I had to be home early anyway and our office has been DEAD I stayed home. It was perfect.
Let's start with Monday night though shall we....
Before I go off on my rant let me just say that I am an offender as well. I've been getting better but breaking the habit hasn't been easy. Cell phones at the dinner table - whether you're home or out it's unacceptable.... period. My husband is the biggest culprit of this. I feel like a mom when I lecture him and yell at him to turn his phone off. We were out last week with some friends of ours and he answered his phone right in the middle of dinner. I looked at him and said out loud so they could hear, "you are being RUDE. hang up that phone!" Then Monday night (his birthday) I took him out to dinner at this sushi restaurant called Wasabi in Somerville. Which, sidenote, I tried to be original and think of a place he had never been too. Nope, he had already been there. Oh well. Anyway, so I said in the car, "you are to turn your phone off at dinner and put it away." We haven't had a dinner date in forever so I wanted no distractions. Well, we sit down and he puts his phone on the table. So, I kindly remind him to put his phone away and after much resistance he finally does. I mean really... just ridiculous. It was bad enough when he had a Treo but now it's even worse with the iPhone. I almost regret getting it for him for Christmas. Other than that, dinner was good. The service at Wasabi was terrible but the drinks and food made up for it. Afterwards we just had a low-key night at home. Next year will be the big party for his 30th.
Now let's talk about yesterday...
During my trek to the laundrymat I fell and twisted my foot. I was able to walk on it but the part of my foot where the arch is feels bruised. I went to the gym anyway. I find that when I go by myself I don't work out nearly as hard as when Sarah comes with me. I did the eliptical (which i'm pretty certain was created by Satan) for 45 minutes yesterday. I was soaked by the time I was done but sweating like that always gives me a sense of accomplishment. Afterwards it was a mad rush to get ready to go into the city. On the agenda - NYC Ballet Romeo & Juliet at Lincoln Center and dessert at Serendipity.
We caught the 4:44pm train and made it up to Lincoln Center by 6pm. I could have SWORN there was a Houlihan's there which is where we planned on eating dinner. After walking in circles for 20 minutes around the blocks of Manhattan we settled on this pub type place right across the street from the theater. I have no idea what happened to the Houlihan's. It was there - I know it was! The ballet was AMAZING! The best interpretation of Romeo & Juliet i've ever seen. No words, just dance and it was powerful. You felt every emotion in every step. We had great seats too. 3rd ring center and on the aisle. Behind us though there were these young girls. Probably 19 or 20. Chewed gum the ENTIRE time. They were even blowing bubbles. I wanted to leap over my chair and shove the gum down there throats. I almost did during the second half. Once it was over we hopped in a cab and headed to the east side to go to Serendipity. Along the way we were goofing around in the cab and Sarah's phone must have dropped in the process because when we got to the restaurant her phone was gone. Dessert more than made up for the loss of her phone though. We split the "Can't Say No" Sundae which was Humble Pie (peanut butter with graham cracker crust), ice cream, hot fudge, banana's, and whipped cream. I mean... INSANELY good. We definitely couldn't finish the entire thing. The peanut butter was great but very rich.
We then walked up to Lexington Ave. and caught the N train back to 34th & Herald Square. Unfortunately the station was on the wrong corner because at the right spot under Herald Square you can walk all the way underground to Penn Station. Instead we again walked in the bitter cold to the station and caught the 11:30 train to Newark and then the 12:07 to Westfield. It was such a fun, adventurous, and in some ways relaxing evening.
Once we got home we stayed up way too late and had wine and watched tv. I'm on almost no sleep. I can't really complain because I did it to myself. Hahaha.
Today - well, i'm functioning at work and then going home and napping for an hour or so before heading to the gym. I'm determined to lose weight. I'm having the hardest time doing it. I'm working out more, I changed my diet, I'm increasing my metabolism and it's been nothing but heartache everytime I step on the scale. I'm hoping my new love/hate relationship with the eliptical will change all of that.
I need to look like i'm working.... peace out cub scouts
Let's start with Monday night though shall we....
Before I go off on my rant let me just say that I am an offender as well. I've been getting better but breaking the habit hasn't been easy. Cell phones at the dinner table - whether you're home or out it's unacceptable.... period. My husband is the biggest culprit of this. I feel like a mom when I lecture him and yell at him to turn his phone off. We were out last week with some friends of ours and he answered his phone right in the middle of dinner. I looked at him and said out loud so they could hear, "you are being RUDE. hang up that phone!" Then Monday night (his birthday) I took him out to dinner at this sushi restaurant called Wasabi in Somerville. Which, sidenote, I tried to be original and think of a place he had never been too. Nope, he had already been there. Oh well. Anyway, so I said in the car, "you are to turn your phone off at dinner and put it away." We haven't had a dinner date in forever so I wanted no distractions. Well, we sit down and he puts his phone on the table. So, I kindly remind him to put his phone away and after much resistance he finally does. I mean really... just ridiculous. It was bad enough when he had a Treo but now it's even worse with the iPhone. I almost regret getting it for him for Christmas. Other than that, dinner was good. The service at Wasabi was terrible but the drinks and food made up for it. Afterwards we just had a low-key night at home. Next year will be the big party for his 30th.
Now let's talk about yesterday...
During my trek to the laundrymat I fell and twisted my foot. I was able to walk on it but the part of my foot where the arch is feels bruised. I went to the gym anyway. I find that when I go by myself I don't work out nearly as hard as when Sarah comes with me. I did the eliptical (which i'm pretty certain was created by Satan) for 45 minutes yesterday. I was soaked by the time I was done but sweating like that always gives me a sense of accomplishment. Afterwards it was a mad rush to get ready to go into the city. On the agenda - NYC Ballet Romeo & Juliet at Lincoln Center and dessert at Serendipity.
We caught the 4:44pm train and made it up to Lincoln Center by 6pm. I could have SWORN there was a Houlihan's there which is where we planned on eating dinner. After walking in circles for 20 minutes around the blocks of Manhattan we settled on this pub type place right across the street from the theater. I have no idea what happened to the Houlihan's. It was there - I know it was! The ballet was AMAZING! The best interpretation of Romeo & Juliet i've ever seen. No words, just dance and it was powerful. You felt every emotion in every step. We had great seats too. 3rd ring center and on the aisle. Behind us though there were these young girls. Probably 19 or 20. Chewed gum the ENTIRE time. They were even blowing bubbles. I wanted to leap over my chair and shove the gum down there throats. I almost did during the second half. Once it was over we hopped in a cab and headed to the east side to go to Serendipity. Along the way we were goofing around in the cab and Sarah's phone must have dropped in the process because when we got to the restaurant her phone was gone. Dessert more than made up for the loss of her phone though. We split the "Can't Say No" Sundae which was Humble Pie (peanut butter with graham cracker crust), ice cream, hot fudge, banana's, and whipped cream. I mean... INSANELY good. We definitely couldn't finish the entire thing. The peanut butter was great but very rich.
We then walked up to Lexington Ave. and caught the N train back to 34th & Herald Square. Unfortunately the station was on the wrong corner because at the right spot under Herald Square you can walk all the way underground to Penn Station. Instead we again walked in the bitter cold to the station and caught the 11:30 train to Newark and then the 12:07 to Westfield. It was such a fun, adventurous, and in some ways relaxing evening.
Once we got home we stayed up way too late and had wine and watched tv. I'm on almost no sleep. I can't really complain because I did it to myself. Hahaha.
Today - well, i'm functioning at work and then going home and napping for an hour or so before heading to the gym. I'm determined to lose weight. I'm having the hardest time doing it. I'm working out more, I changed my diet, I'm increasing my metabolism and it's been nothing but heartache everytime I step on the scale. I'm hoping my new love/hate relationship with the eliptical will change all of that.
I need to look like i'm working.... peace out cub scouts
Monday, January 14, 2008
Somber Monday
Hey everyone...
Please pray for my friend Tricia and her husband Maurice. Tricia is in her mid 30's and has PCOS. The doctors told her when she was 18 that she probably wasn't going to be able to have children. Well, about 5 weeks ago she found out she was pregnant. 2 weeks ago she should have been about 8 1/2 weeks along and when she went for a vaginal ultrasound the doctor said she was only 4 1/2 weeks. In my mind I knew something wasn't right but the doctors said she was fine. Then last week she spotted on Wednesday and again the doctors brushed it off and said everything was fine. She finally was getting used to the idea of being pregnant and finally having a baby. It took her awhile to adjust because she was scared something was going to happen. Well, this morning she found out that she miscarried. It's completely heartbreaking. I could barely handle listening to her cry on the phone to me. So please pray for them! This is so tragic especially because for a brief moment they finally had something they never thought they could. Something they had always wanted. I don't know how they are going to get through this right now. I know they will but right now it's just awful.
Thanks
Please pray for my friend Tricia and her husband Maurice. Tricia is in her mid 30's and has PCOS. The doctors told her when she was 18 that she probably wasn't going to be able to have children. Well, about 5 weeks ago she found out she was pregnant. 2 weeks ago she should have been about 8 1/2 weeks along and when she went for a vaginal ultrasound the doctor said she was only 4 1/2 weeks. In my mind I knew something wasn't right but the doctors said she was fine. Then last week she spotted on Wednesday and again the doctors brushed it off and said everything was fine. She finally was getting used to the idea of being pregnant and finally having a baby. It took her awhile to adjust because she was scared something was going to happen. Well, this morning she found out that she miscarried. It's completely heartbreaking. I could barely handle listening to her cry on the phone to me. So please pray for them! This is so tragic especially because for a brief moment they finally had something they never thought they could. Something they had always wanted. I don't know how they are going to get through this right now. I know they will but right now it's just awful.
Thanks
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Today is the day that this man graced us with his earthly presence (no, not Jesus) - T Hayes
It's my wonderful husbands 29th birthday. He's getting old. Next year will be the big 3-0. So glad hit hits that mark before I do (hahaha). Wish him a happy birthday if you remember... tommy@redemptionstudios.com
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