One of my favorite things about vacationing/staying at a hotel is the waffles.  I’m not sure if it’s being away from home, or the fact that they are free, or maybe just that I had a long night, but they are always extra tasty at a hotel.

I love that I get to put the pre-made waffles mix into the waffle maker.  I mean, yes, I do have to wait a bit longer, but there is a sense of pride you get when your waffle comes out perfectly (or not so perfectly).  And maybe I’m only a little hungry, but still would like to partake in a tasty waffle?  No problem.  Just fill in half of the hearts, and enjoy.

In looking for a great heart-shaped waffle picture, I noticed that folks apparently got bored with the basic waffle.  An I don’t really blame them!  The heart-shaped waffle wasn’t cutting it either I guess, because you can make a waffle into just about anything it seems.

Here are a few I particularly enjoyed: 

Almost as good as a trip to the circus….

This is one fish I would definitely eat.

Edible bouquet anyone?

And for the kiddies…

Hello Kitty!

Come along and sing a sing….

They call them “woodles” 

with Winnie the Pooh……and Tigger too!

 

Would you like a Scooby Doo waffle??       “Rokay, I rill!”

This one is my very favorite.  Probably due to the fact that I am a huge nerd.  A computer keyboard waffle maker.  Obviously some kind of genius thought this up!

 

I think a lot of people would agree with me when I say that the shape makes all the difference. 

-jess

 

If you don’t believe in the power of the waffle lemme show you just what I mean. 

Weird Al Yankovic ~ Waffle King

 

 

 

(inspired by kelly c)

 

I found it strange that while surfing for cow pictures, most of the cows I enjoyed were brown, rather than black and white.  It seems to me that the cow you picture in your mind when cows happen to be brought up in conversation is black and white.  Are brown cows more prevalent than black and white cows?  Do they simply tend to pose more? Or perhaps they are just more adorable, and thus, more photogenic.

 

Not sure.  But i do like the way they moooooo.

 

-jessica

 

 

I’ll stand out here all night
Here on your front porch
You Holy Cow

snow patrol ~ holy cow

*i stole these cows images.  because i am a cow image stealer.  if they are yours, i am sorry.  you take great cow pictures, and i am jealous.

okay,  i’m ashamed of myself.  i said, i’ll write weekely.  promise.  it’s my resolution.  and one week in, i have failed.  i have FAILED you, reader.

i hope you will forgive me.  i am weak.

anyway, things are back into full swing at work.  busy busy busy.  but not today–not for me at least.  i woke up feeling a little less than awesome.  actually, yesterday i got off work, immediately passed out on my couch, woke up to devour some oreos and ritz toasted chips which i kept down for approximately 1 hour.  it was unfortunate.  i watched some bad television, and then fell back asleep, only to awake to a splitting headache and a shakey tummy.

the answer?  take the day off.

so here i am.  middle of the week, middle of the day, not quite sure what to do with myself now that the tylenol has kicked in.  i still feel a little dizzy, but overall, the results are 80% better.  this is good.

*edit*
ok, after taking a shower and attempting to stand for 20 minutes, i have reduced my improvement to 40%.  yayyy.
*edit*

so the other day i decided to do something i didn’t think i would do.  i went to wal-mart with a specific task in mind.  just one thing i wanted to come home with (and if you knew my wal-mart, you would know why you would only want to go there if you absolutely had to).  but this time, i went with just one thing on my list.  a book.  a silly fiction book.  i have no clue what convinced me one sunday morning to purchase a 500 page book on vampires, but something struck me and i suddenly felt compelled.

so i drove to wal-mart and picked up the last copy of “twilight”.  it was ratty, it looked like 12 different people had read it while splayed out in various positions on the aisle floor. turning each page, folding the cover, giving it a little more than general wear and tear.  i didn’t hesitate as i purchased the more-than-slightly-used book. of course, though, i only wanted it for the content, and all the pages seemed to be present.

so, 2 days later, i am 300 pages in to this silly book.  what?  300 pages??  2 days??  that’s not even counting today as i slept through all of today.

for whatever reason, this book has turned millions of teenagers, young adults, and others into excessive page turners.  i normally don’t read fiction.  and i certainly don’t study up on vampires.  so why this book?

i’m not sure.  perhaps hearing the girls at work chatter about it non-stop, maybe watching my 17 year-old cousin tear through the 4 books, maybe seeing it highlighted on tv and the internet.  i dunno.  but i have joined the revolution.

i am a reader of twilight.

i’m not addicted, no, but i can’t help but to want to finish.  the writing is easy to read, creates a clear picture in your mind.  it’s about young, forbidden love, which seems to capture the attention of many.  i’ll take it.  it’s much more exciting than reading about search engine optimization (though the information probably won’t serve me as well)

but it’s a good vacation away from the books i normally read.  i like it.  and i never thought i would.

-jessica

Call me a safe bet. I’m betting I’m not.

brand new ~ the boy who blocked his own shot