THANK YOU all for commenting on my last post! We got over 100 comments in under two hours and the Orange County AHA will receive $500 from Quaker on our behalf. (I’ll try to get them to include all our names in the note. No promises.)
I got tagged for that “11 Random Things” about me game that’s going around, but I recently shared 5 quirky things so I’m only giving you six more.
1. (This goes along with my quirky hating to get out of the shower thing…) I ran out of q-tips today and freaked out and went straight to the store sopping wet. I hate when my ears are wet, makes me cold.
2. I feel like I have a ton of regrets about major life decisions. It’s something I really want to let go of this year 
3. Last night I had a dream that a stranger kid slammed a guinea pig into a cement block and it was dying. I was screaming for Ben and he woke me up.
And that’s why you get married – so someone wakes you up from bad dreams.
4. I wish I drank more. I don’t know anyone who says that, but I say I’m going to start drinking more every year and never do. I am not good at relaxing so I thought this would help. Smart plan, right?
5. My least favorite chores are putting away dishes and getting gas.
6. All my childhood videos are super embarrassing because I was unbelievably bossy and LOUD! I know, it’s hard to imagine.
In other news, since I’m the master Manager’s Special Scorer I grabbed this Roasted Garlic Loaf for 50% off today!
See that whole clove of garlic in the bottom right? Well, my carpool friends are going to be smelling that tonight. Sorry ladies. 
Annnnnd a big ol’ mixing bowl salad. Three years later I am still not sick of TJ’s Peanut Dressing. 
And now I present to you a new feature on RER – Just the tip Tuesday.
One tip. On Tuesday.
Since just the tip was inspired by TJ’s List on Twitter this is a Trader Joes Tip: Buy the Spicy Peanut Vinaigrette dressing. 
As I was writing this post the Fed Ex delivered this Healthiest Foods on Earth 2012 Calendar from Dole. It made me happy to remember the Dole Summit I attended in November 
Part of the reason I wanted to do Jamie Eason’s strength routine was forced variation – I need to be made to change it up sometimes! (See above mentioned salad for the 953 day in a row.) So I’m hoping this calendar will expose me to some new foods. I bought the healthiest foods book a while back and never read it – this is like my Cliff’s Notes version!
Hey, ever heard of a Strawberry?! 
Kidding. Maybe tomorrow will bring a new healthy food.
I am going to a fun dinner tonight in San Diego with my runner / blogger peeps! See ya later
I was going to complain that I hate getting gas too, but I live in Oregon and it would make me especially whiny since I don’t even have to leave my car. What’s the most annoying is some of them make you pay inside. 😉
My least favorite chore is cleaning the shower. I will clean the rest of the bathroom and leave the shower, shame on me
The title of your post made me laugh! Out loud! At work! Awkward… So all I need to be entertained in life is a good title, no need to work hard on the post. 🙂 I must go to TJ’s and get that dressing.
You might be on to something! I’m going to post only pictures and a funny title from now on! Easy peasy 🙂
I have no problem having one drink when I come home from work. The crazy part is that I might have one more. But, never more than 2. It relaxes me and after 1 or 2, I just want to drink tea or water.
Just let go of the fact you never got that disneyland tattoo. its ok.
La Brea bread is the bomb-diggity! Perfect side to a salad 😀
Did you read the Runner’s World article on beer drinking and runners?? It looks like it is actually a good thing especially for women. I also enjoy a glass of good red wine. One glass does seem to have some good relaxing benefits.
So, since I am a psychology person, it is hard for me not to ask you to expand more on the major life decisions you regret. If you would have done a number of things differently, you would be in a much different place in your life. You can’t separate career from personal, and vice versa. Maybe you would not even be a runner or married to Ben. You are where you are at for a reason. Focus on what you want to change in the future!
Kate, I’m not trying to spill my guts in the comments but yeah I’ve thought about how my life might be different if I didn’t make those mistakes in the past. I dunno, I just can’t forgive myself?
“I wish I drank more”…..me too!! I am also someone that has a hard time loosening up. I always look ahead at what is going on in the future rather than just being in the moment. I need to practice this concept more, being in the moment and letting loose. I think we should both take a shot.
I’m down but, I’m reading this comment on Wed. at 9:30am – should I take a shot now or wait until tonight?
I have the same deal with Q-tips. I can stand having unclean/wet ears, I can’t even concentrate. I have to keep a private stash of them, so I always have a supply.
That garlic loaf looks fabulous – I love when there are crusty/flavored breads like that on clearance. I can’t resisit! 😉
I wish I drank more too haha but hate beer and wine. I love bellinis though! I think it’s the sugary slushy slurpee like quality they have.
Sounds like my kinda drink!
HAaha that drinking thing made me laugh! For the longest time I wished I enjoyed the taste of drinking (peer pressure and all ha) and after many attempts, I’ve finally developed a taste for it…vodka/soda/lime is the way to go!
My least favorite chore is CLEANING THE FLOOR – sweeping, mopping… UGH, so annoying! But… floors look so pretty when they are clean! ha ha ha.
I also kinda hate emptying the dish washer too, but I do love putting away the silverware! Oh I hate laundry! Yes, Yes I do! lol.
I HATE pumping gas more than anything. I find it embarrassing and generally gross. I love that in South Africa (and Oregon!!!) that there is a kind soul to do it for you. That is priceless in my book…and creates jobs! Win-Win….and I don’t have to get out of the car
Good point about creating jobs! I think they do that in NJ too (I remember somewhere on a roadtrip on the east coast I thought this was the weirdest thing!).
I’m with you on regrets. I’ve had such a hard letting it go, and I still haven’t. I’m working on making up for those mistakes though. Cough… new career… cough.
We are moving on this year! Forgive and forget.
Do you do the ass-out hug?! haha love it!! Man, I wish I drank less…okay that’s a lie. My fiance makes the best drinks! It’s hard to resist 😉
I have never been to a Trader Joe’s, but apparently we are getting one here in TX very soon!
I don’t really drink either (well, really … I don’t drink at all). My mom has often suggested that I start to help me relax and loosen up. How sad is that?
I will trade you bathroom tub cleaning for both of those items!
Done. I clean while I’m in the shower though, is that weird?
Nope, that is what I do…
That’s so funny- I always say that I wish I drank more! I wish I could be one of those people who comes home and has a glass of wine at night. It will never happen..
#2 I hear you!!! (SO hard!) My least fav. choir is the literbox (no fun digging for gold).
I can’t stand the feeling of wet ears. I clean the water out every time I get wet, and I will only use Q-Tip brand….
My favorite dressing is Asian Ginger Vinaigrette from Raley’s (their brand).
Putting away dishes and getting gas are my top least favorite chores also!!! I let the dishes pile up in the sink for two days until my husband gives me the stink eye, and I drive my car 20+ miles after the light goes on. I would rather fold laundry or vacuum than do either of those things!
I’m very good at drinking, I could definitely teach you something there. We need to hang out 😉
I agree 🙂
Vince Vaughn + Wedding Crashers is hysterical!! Here’s a tip- if you’re gonna leave a comment on this blog, make sure to UNcheck the notify me of follow-up comments, otherwise you’ll have over 300 emails to delete. My bad.
Ah! I’m sorry that happened 🙁
I absolutely love that picture of you as a wee Monica! I can picture you being loud and bossy (in the most endearing way possible 😉 )
Have so much fun in San Diego! I have always wanted to visit SD. Maybe someday!
Curious, what do you like to drink when you do?? I have wine most every night and love vino chat. I used to work in the wine business and give walking wine tours in Boston over the weekends! But of course, I will never, ever turn down a margarita! This past Saturday I had a habenero spiced WATERMELON margarita that knocked my socks off. It was seriously ridiculously spicy but the watermelon was an excellent counterpart.
Cheers!
My least favorite chore is either dishes or the bathroom. My hubbs least favorites are the laundry and grocery shopping. We sorta split up the chores that way…
And that garlic loaf looks A-MAYYY-ZING. 🙂 Totally worth any unfortunate smells…
Yay for over 100 comments.
I hate getting gas too! I usually have my husband do it. Is that lame of me or what?!
Have fun tonight. I will drink for you!