...Tuesday Tidbits...

Before I get to the ...Tidbits... I need to share an experience with you today...

I had a great day today.  Ran a few errands after work and headed to the gym.  The usual cardio ritual.  As I am walking up to the front door of the gym I always pass by the daycare that is a wall of windows.  And what do I see?  Let me paint a picture for you.  The "caregiver" had her head buried in the computer.  And there were several children she was to be looking after!  I almost knocked on the glass window to get her attention.  I couldn't believe she wasn't paying attention.  I still can't.  The reason I noticed her "lack" of attention was this adorable little girl.  A very sassy little girl standing on her tip toes, stretching her arms to reach the top of the counter to get attention of you-know-who...the caregiver.  Mind you the little girl still had about 1-1/2 feet to go to reach the top of the counter.  And at this point I pause, stop walking and watch for about 5 minutes.  The caregiver didn't move.  Glued to the computer screen.  I almost knocked on the glass.  I'm thinking the following thoughts: oh my goodness - are you kidding me?, glad my kid isn't being watched by this girl (and I don't have any kids), and (I wanted to scream this at her) pay attention girlie.  And yes, I did what I hope anyone else would do: I told the person at the counter.  Yes, I did.  And when I left (after cardio) she was standing and interacting with the kids and there was absolutely no computer in sight.  Seriously, I couldn't believe it.  I still can't.

I must share that I'm bratwurst and spinach for dinner.  Yummy!  I was suppose to have french fries as well - I'm not now.  You see they've been in my freezer for way to long and I through them out.  Anyhow, I'm looking forward to a delicious dinner.  Yes, I know the bratwurst is so fattening but that's why I'm eating steamed spinach - its counter acting the fat.  Oh, yes it is.  Not really, I know but it sounds good doesn' it? 

On to my favorite thing today ...Tuesday Tidbits...  today is going to be completely random.

I think it's time to do my very first BlondiesShop giveaway on ...this & that...  I've already done a few giveaways at other blogs.  Let me clarify note card giveaways.  I think I'm ready to do a scarf giveaway.  Now, the only question is which one?  Seriously, which one.  I have quite a few to choose from and one that I am still trying to complete.  Any suggestions?  Visit the shop and let me know which one you'd like.

I'm going to be switching things up on the blog during the month of April.  I'm not sure exactly what all of the changes will be but, be on the look out. 

I'm taking a trip in a few weekends.  Heading to southern California for a little fun in the sun and girlfriend time!  My girlfriend, Kirsten.  My step-sister Kat.  A few other girlfriends (more to come later on this).  And hopefully I'll get to see my Uncle as well.

I've made a new goal.  I read a lot.  A LOT.  Instead of just reading "fun" stuff -- books that I love, love, love by one of my favorite authors - I'm going to branch out.  The goal is to read 1 business related book per month and 1 fashion or beauty book.  More to come on these later.

Research.  Research.  Research.  I'm pulling together a lot of research for the new series:  The New Adventure - on a budget: A Trip To Paris! {Post #1}.  Post #2 here.  It's amazing what twitter can for you when your researching a trip or just have a question in general.   

Today as of 8:44 p.m. I "officially" have 310 emails in my in-box.  I seriously need to read, delete, and organize my email.  Or I simply need more time in the day.  Gosh, that would be so nice.

Have a great rest of the evening.  Until next time.