Yesterday, my cousin and her children came by. It was nice to see someone I'm distantly related to. Normally, it's just me, the sibs, and my parents all surrounded by people we share no genetic tie to.
It was nice to talk to them, to watch the younger ones run around and shout. Before COVID-19, this used to happen more often. I have a cousins I haven't seen in over a year and they lived in the town newt door. 20 minute drive.
So thanks, COVID-19, for making it just that much harder (or easier) to get in touch with people. Totally loving that.
I am so sorry that this post is late. I let my mom go on before me and she took longer than expected.
I was going to tell you all about the Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga film with Will Ferrell and Rachel McAdams. It is an endearing barrel of laughs that is so worth watching as we wait for the contest. Can you believe that it's that time of year again?
Let me give you a bit of a back story: I got two sisters. One never gets into fights with me. She is mega chill. My other sister is kind of like a temperamental grenade. You never know what will set her off. I sometimes feel like I'm military crawling through a field of glass shards, trying not to get cut. She is also very hard to please.
That said, I have been cranky all week. Like, I will laugh at your saddest moments while throwing darts at Smurfs kind of cranky. After months of back and forth, I got the fabric I wanted for a lovely black shawl. As I started to work on it, She started caress the fabric and cast longing glances at it.
Now, I had told them I wasn't sharing. But one look at her face and I knew I couldn't keep it. So, I am going to give it to her. I know I sound like a pushover. I just want to see her happy. If this little thing will make her happy and show her that I do pay attention to her, then I will do it. I can wait a little longer for a black shawl. I mean, it's not like I don't already have a mini-collection going on.
This is what a sister does. She looks out for her sibs and when she can get a good thing their way, she makes that work for them. Do they recognize all you do for them? Not really. Do they get beneath your skin and make you long for the days when you could think in peace? Yep. Can you imagine life without them? No. Do you want to? Never! They give my life color. Without them, I'm a black and white movie. Good, but lacking something vital. Even on my crankiest days, they can find a way to make me smile.
I guess you could say that I need them as much as they need me. They know me better than I know myself at times, down to the exact number of books I got in a single day (no, I will not share that number with you). If they can still love me on my cranky (and mean) days, then I know I can too. After all, isn't that what sisters are for?
If any of you out there can relate to me, please feel free to leave a message below.
My hand is in a brace, my head is pounding, and my leg is trying to give out on me. The thing is, I'm not that old. I shouldn't be breaking down like this. I personally think my insomnia is partly to blame.
I am going to try and get some rest. Feel free to leave a message below.
This week, I was feeling adventurous so I tried out a recipe that was in the newspaper. see the totally awesome pics of my Cinnamon Apple Bread below.
I opted to not put a glaze over it. The newspaper said it was a King Arthur Flour Recipe so I was going to put a link here. But I found that the recipes don't match. Feel free to leave a comment below.
You know that moment, when you decide to rebinge a series you've already seen, and you get to that tear-jerking spot, and you're not sobbing? I think that maybe a sign that you need to skip to the next season. That is where I am.
I also spent way too much time on Pinterest today. Why is that site so addicting? I have literally spent hours on that site.
Those who know me know that I love Super Bowl Commercials. It is one of the thing I wait all year for. The details make me feel like marketing companies know what they are doing. Below are my faves of this year:
1: Amazon
I totally get her. My ideal new Alexa would have Tom Hiddleson's voice (and body, don't judge).
2: Miller Lite
A bit sneaky, but incredibly funny. I don't drink but this definitely got my attention.
3: Tide
I grew up watching Steinfeld. This commercial brings a little of that back.
4: Frito-Lay
I totally wish this had been a movie. That way I could laugh longer.
5: GM
This would have been a crazy castfor a movie. This commercial just wasn't long enough.
6: Ford
Thank You, Ford for encouraging us. This commercial was a help in reminding us that we are stronger together.
7: Cheetos
We all have this problem. I know I have been guilty of it, just not lately.
8: Bud Lite Seltzer Lemonade
This is an accurate description of last year.
9: Rocket Mortgage
Honest to goodness, this should be a movie.
10: State Farm
This is pure fun.
11: Toyota
I got tears from this one. Absolutely stunning.
So, those were my favorites of this year's Super Bowl Commercials. If you think I missed one, fell free to leave a message below.
