365 Reasons to Party.

Such a funny list from Everything2 !

A list of my personal favorites:

January 20- George Burns birthday, 1896.
February 1- Fred Flintstone's birthday, 2,000,000 B.C.
February 16- Zsa Zsa Gabor's Birthday; (or National Slap a Cop Day.)
March 27- Elizabeth Taylor's Wedding Anniversary.
March 28- Elizabeth Taylor's Wedding Anniversary.
March 29- Elizabeth Taylor's Wedding Anniversary.
April 30- National Honesty Day.
June 22- The day disco officially died, 1979.
June 23- The day disco should've died, 1974.
August 17- Woodstock festival ends, 1969.
August 18- People who passed out at Woodstock realize the festival ended yesterday, 1969.
October 21- The annual 48-hour Marx Brothers Film Festival, Tampa, FL.

See the entire list at the first link above.

Sunny Side Up!,
Krista

Grace in Small Things; 21 of 365.

1.) The adorable Nate, the guy who picks me up from that transportation service, took hold of my hand yesterday so, we held hands all the way to my destination.
2.) I got a delivery from UPS today.
3.) I now own a pair of the coveted cat eye sunglasses.
4.) I've finally found a new exercise that gets at my pesky thighs.
5.) I might get to meet one of my favorite Internet friends while staying in Georgia!

Sunny Side Up!,
Krista

Grace in Small Things; 20 of 365.

1.) I was fortunate enough to see the revival of South Pacific last saturday and it was AMAZING.
2.) I lost a library book on that trip but, I went to buy books today & came across the same novel that I misplaced for .49 so, hopefully I won't have to pay a penalty because, I've replaced it!
3.) I took Whitey, my dog, for a walk today and he listened extremely well once the initial excitement wore off.
4.) I'm drinking anywhere from 20-80 ounces of water a day now and I think its helping me lose weight.
5.) Blackberries on sale 10 packs for $10.00? SWEET.
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Krista

Grace in Small Things; 17 of 365.

1.) Getting unexpected calls from my BFF, Heather just when I need it the most.
2.) Classic television theme songs.
3.) Postcards from far away places.
4.) My Carnival dress from ModCloth .
5.) His Girl Friday .

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Sunny Side Up!,
Krista

Krista's Top 10 All-Time Favorite Television Theme Songs.

Inspired by a previous post on 1000 Awesome Things , I got to thinking about my personal list of favorite Classic television theme songs and so, I thought I would share them with you.

**As a sidenote; just because I like the theme does not imply that I enjoy said program.


Krista's Top 10 All-Time Favorite Classic TV Themes:

10.)
** Green Acres

9.)
The Jeffersons

8.) **Mr. Ed:


7.) Leave it to Beaver:


6.) The Carol Burnett Show:


5.)The Dick van Dyke Show:


4.) The Andy Griffith Show:


3.) All in the Family:


2.) The Golden Girls:


1.) I Love Lucy; with the lyrics!:




I think its kind of a shame that we no longer have memorable theme songs to go along with our TV viewing but then again, TV is not what it once was, anyway.

So, what are your top TV Themes? Which ones make you smile or bring back memories?

Sunny Side Up!,
Krista

Grace in Small Things; 16 of 365.

1.) Getting better after being sick for nearly a week.
2.) Small cups of cherry vanilla cappuccino.
3.) Sitting on those giant exercise balls.
4.) Anticipation of taking my first trip alone in June.
5.)Happy music of any kind.

Sunny Side Up!,
Krista

Grace in Small Things; 15 of 365.

1.) Kisses given to me by small children.
2.) Grapes.
3.) The Andy Giffith Show in the evening.
4.) The name Lissette.
5.) Finding new and lovely blogs to explore late at night.

Sunny Side Up!,
Krista

Grace in Small Things; 14 of 365.

1.) Children.
2.) The cutie who has been picking me up after therapy the past two times I've gone and the fact that he's shamelessly flirting with me.
3.) The fact that I've been so inexplicably happy lately.
4.) The black tshirt I'm wearing today. The one with all of the musical logos I bought at that Broadway shop last year.
5.) Anticipation of seeing my second Broadway production; South Pacific.

Sunny Side Up!,
Krista

Grace in Small Things; 13 of 365.

1.) Speed walking on trails on fairly nice days, keeping pace to the beat of the song eminating from my MP3 player.
2.) New listeners on blip.fm.
3.) Chicken salad made with red leaf lettuce, with basalmic vinegarette and a few teaspoons of smoky horseradish mixed in for good measure.
4.) Lists, of anything at all.
5.) Writing new, comprenshive "About Me" sections on new websites I join.
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Krista

Grace in Small Things; 12 of 365.

1.) Even when we have gone without talking for months at a time, my Heatherface and I can just pick up right where we left off.
2.) I'm very lucky to be able to put even a small amount of money back for the trips I want to take this year.
3.) I now have a wonderful friend who resides in California so, that gives me the perfect excuse to go there like I've wanted to for years.
4.) I'm so happy that I paid my library dues so now I have more incentive to finish one book so I can go on to the next in line.
5.) Ice Breakers new berry flavored Ice Cubes gum.


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Grace in Small Things; 11 of 365.

1.) The day after one of my brother's get togethers when all of his friends go home.
2.) Mondays.
3.) Trips to the library, coming home with seven books to dive into.
4.) When my dog howls for me just because I'm next door for a few minutes.
5.) The fact that I continually get compliments about my diverse music taste over at blip.fm .

Sunny Side Up!,
Krista

Grace in Small Things; 10 of 365.

1.) The smell of gasoline, in small doses anyway.
2.) The scent of freshly blooming lilacs on a warm, sunny spring day.
3.) A newborn baby's breath.
4.) The smell of something with garlic as a main spice being cooked.
5.) The special aroma of perfume, cooking, and all good things that associates itself with my mother.
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Krista

Grace in Small Things; 9 of 365.

1) After what I found out today, I'm very greatful for my generally good health.
2) Oh. My Lord. Blip is my newest obsession & I'm pretty sure that it will always be in my top ten favorite Internet places.
3) I fucking LOVE hula hooping in my bra and panties, the frilly ones that are black with pink edging.
4.) When people that have been MIA from my group therapy turn back up.
5) The guy who drives me to my therapy sessions through thiat transportation service. He's a sweetie. I wish he was my dad.

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Sunny Side Up!,
Krista

The Pros & Cons of Online Retail Therapy.

These arrived on my doorstep yesterday:


Carnival Dress- $39.99 (No longer available on website.)



City Lights Ballet Flats - $29.99 (Which I have to return for a 6 as opposed to 6 1/2. See me roll my eyes?)



Sweetheart Roses Ring - in purple- $11.99
All items from Modcloth .

I have a confession to make. I spend money frivolously on clothing any chance I get which granted, is not very often. At least I pay my bills first and foremost though which makes it not half as bad, right? Sometimes I feel guilty though but, I know I shouldn't. I mean, I also give to others as much as possible so, you couldn't really call me selfish. I decided this list would get posted so as to remind me of the good and bad points of something that, if left unchecked, could be a very big vice.

PROS:

1. It gives one something to look forward to in an otherwise mundane, routine exsistence.
2. In turn, it brightens one's mood.
3. It assists in building one's good credit.
4. It makes for a wardrobe that is nearly entirely unique and often unexpected.
5. Which, in turn, makes for great conversation starters. (Lord knows, I can use all the help I can get in that respect.)
6. A gal can get, in most cases, exactly what she's been coveting as opposed to settling for something 'close to it.'

CONS:

1. Its hard to judge what size will be appropriate. This goes mostly for shoes because with shirts, pants, dresses, you can go by your measurements.
2. In that same vein, when an item arrives and its not the right fit, its a hassle to box it back up, ship it back out, and await the proper size's arrival.
3. With the web right at one's fingertips, its a frequent battle of resisting temptation.
4. That credit card bill that arrives promptly at the beginning of each month. (If we could eliminate this one small detail, I could handle all the other piddly cons on this list.)

Hmmm, seems to me that the pros outweigh the cons, eh?
Well, that makes me feel better, I must say & much less guilt ridden.

And what about you, love?
Share with me some vices of your own.

Sunny Side Up!,
Krista

Grace in Small Things; 8 of 365.

1. I have a movie to keep me occupied this evening, Fiddler on the Roof to be exact. (TCM at 8 EST. in case you too are interested.)
2.) I got a valentine in the mail today from my sister and nephews.
3.) I went to the gym four times this week, not quite my goal but damn close.
4.) All of this working out pays off. My arms are getting muscle definition, my legs are muscle packed, and my stomach is shrinking.
5.) I now have not one but TWO dresses headed my way.

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Krista

Grace in Small Things; 7 of 365.

1.)Burning a ton of calories in just over half an hour.
2.) Homemade bread with soup.
3.) My mother will be returning my credit card tomorrow.
4.)At which time I shall begin my spring wardrobe with a Summer in the City Romper.
5.)New friend requests on Last.FM.
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Sunny Side Up!,
Krista

Grace in Small Things; 6 of 365.

1.) I finally got a hula hoop today. (Last one too!) So, I'm going to teach myself that to add a bit of fun variety to my exercise routine.
2.) I got that paper to fill out and send to Harrisburg requesting my GED transcripts so, after that's done, I'll be all set to apply for college!
3.) My mother was in a bad mood today and instead of snapping back, I stayed calm and told her she was hurting my feelings. She apologized.
4.) I finished Wonderland and started Revolutionary Road.
5.) I made someone vey happy today by offering a sincere compliment.

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Grace in Small Things; 3 & 4 of 365.

1.) The fact that last night, I purchased the following mini dress (and, I've always wanted a mini dress, mind you.) in this lovely paisley print in order to ease the stress that comes with transitioning from winter to spring because, its a swell stress reliever. Hey! I bought it to better myself, 'kay? ;-)

2.)Whenever my kitchen is stocked with scrumptious apples, grapes, pears, and other miscellaneous fruit stuffs to add to my vanilla yogurt as a delicious alternative to a great big piece of cake.
3.)The fact that my cat woke me this morning by snoring at an incredible sound level for a cat and, in my drowsiness, allowing that dream I was having to continue ever so slightly into the first few seconds of consciousness because, he sounded so similar to a male of the human persuasion.
4.)In all seriousness, my therapy sessions and the fact that I've finally kicked myself in the ass enough times to return to them on a regular basis because, although I often do not want to go that day, when I leave, I'm ever so glad I went.
5.)Taking walks on days that are fairly decent for such an activity with my IPod blasting in my ears, causing me to speed walk to the beat.

And number 4:

1.)The satisfaction I feel as I close the cover of a book that I've just finished.
2.) The excitement and joy of choosing what I would like to read next.
3.)I know its bad but, I love cracking my knuckles. It feels good, I can't help it.
4.)Every time someone is surprised by my taste in well, everything.
5.) Waitress , (2007); and Andy Griffith portraying a dirty minded, lovable old curmudgeon of a man.

Sunny Side Up!,
Krista

Grace in Small Things; 1 of 365.

I have decided that, In my pursuit of a happier way of life, I am going to participate in the new community started by the incomparable Schmutzie , Grace in Small Things .
This is my first such post.


1.) Listening to LastFM at 2:00 in the morning, alone in my bedroom.
2.) The way that my mentally challenged cat, Casper enjoys licking my forehead.
3.) Same goes for plastic bags.
4.) Really good food that has very little calories such as, Shirataki noodles and yummy salads.
5.) The feeling of accomplishment when I am finally fucking done with my gym time for the day.

I suggest you join and start a-posting little lists of happiness yourself! Let me know if you do!

Sunny Side Up!,
Krista

Getting to Know Me, Getting to Know all about Meee..

Haha. What movie is THAT from, kids?

Anyway, Ingrid posted these questions in her regular feature, Getting to Know You. So, I decided to do a short post for the sole purpose of participating and plus, its like a type of questionairre and I FREAKING LOVE THOSE.

1.birkenstocks or designer shoes- Designer shoes because, despite the fact that I can only afford birkenstocks, I find them hideously ugly and I would perfer to go shoeless.

outside or inside- This depends completely on what the weather is like.

hoping or planning- Planning because, one never gets anywhere hoping for things without planning a way in which to acheive what they are hoping for.

carrots or peas- Peas because, although I do like carrots, sometimes they leave that really nasty weird taste in my mouth..I can't explain that taste either but, its atrocious.

cheese or chocolate- Cheese because, I've never been a chocolate lover in the first place.

wristwatch or intuition- A wristwatch because, I like to be certain and I am not inclined to guess or go with my gut.

milk or juice- Plain, light SOYMILK because it is so good for you and doesn't have any of the animal hormones that cow's milk contains nor all the additives, sugars, colorings, and calories of a juice.
..Unless I get to have a Naked juice which is a different thing altogether.

creating or viewing- Viewing because, I'm not exactly the artistic type.

walking or running- Walking because, if you go at a brisk pace, you get just as much exercise as if you were running and it saves an awful lot of wear and tear on your knees and joints.

bouncing or rigid- I am partial to bouncy objects myself.

cozy or breezy- If its a light spring or summer breeze, I'll take that. They can often be cozy.

fancy or hearty- Mealwise? I like homemade, healthy food that leaves you satisfied so, hearty.

chuckle or guffaw- Both are swell.

whisper or announce- I like to whisper things myself.

lick or bite- Oh, a mixture of the two of course!

snuggle or grope- Same as above.

sing or listen- I do enjoy singing.

kiss or hug- Kisses are my preference.

wonder or discover- Its best to discover answers to things that we first wonder over.

anticipate or achieve- Believe ACHEIVE!

Sunny Side Up!,
Krista