Facts that we all know about working out. It's a chore, it's time consuming, it can be painful. There are so many more amazing things it provides. When I have a good workout routine going I feel energized, strong, sexy, healthy and just all around satisfied with things. It's when I'm lazy that I feel out of whack.
Getting back in to an exercise regimen has got to be one of the most mentally and physically challenging goals. Your body is never prepared, you can't dive back in at a full sprint and you are aware of the physical pain you'll be enduring for the next few weeks.
That said... No one else is going to take care of your body for you an it's really not THAT time consuming. You need to make time for working out and make it a priority and you'll be surprised how after awhile everything else seems to fit as well.
I write this as I am on the elliptical... I have gym ADD and forgot my headphones so there's no way I'm gettig in an hour on here without something. (Angry Birds was too difficult and sucks up the battery)
Those of u making excuses... Figure out what it is that's keeping you from the gym and solve it. 1) where do I start? Well getting there is one, then hop on a cardio machine for the first few times and do some stretching. 2) google the iternet for some beginners weight lifting routines at www.bodybuilding.com and get it on paper.
No worries on bringing magazines and notebooks to the gym... Regardless of why you think... No one at the gym is paying attention to you... Their too concerned with either their workouts or what people are saying about them.
Get your workout on! Make it a priority.
Ps if words are spelt wrong I don't care... I'm on the elip. It's lucky I got this much done. Ya I'm that girl!
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Monday, November 29, 2010
The Truth of the Matter
I can't say I've never lied about anything, I don't think anyone can. I can't say that I've never opted not to tell someone something, but then again I don't necessarily think that's lying. What I can say is the truth is definitely more exciting. There something relieving, something edgy and something to be said for truth telling. As years have gone by I've learned a few important lessons and honesty is one of them. It may get me in trouble sometimes, I'm know it's pissed people off before, but I sleep at night and am not trying to suppress my guilt afterwards.
What is it with people lying? You lie when you feel shitty about yourself. Whether it's guilt because you've done something you shouldn't have, you're a loser in whatever it is you're lying about and in order to make yourself feel better you lie about it or better yet, to continue your fantasy world that you've been lying about all along instead just giving it a break already. Keep building that snowball.
I don't get it. I get maybe to tell a lie here and there. Sometimes people in our lives expect ridiculous things out of us and in order to get out of them, you have to lie. Really though? Think about how much more exciting it would be to just tell people how you feel. Old people do it, and so don't kids. I mean...why can't we? We are all constantly doing things we don't want to do just to suffice other people. Cosby's old show "Kids say the Darndest Things"...yeah because they arn't worried about what everyone is thinking. Once you reach a certain age, you also stop giving a rat's ass what people think. Senior Citizens, they'll tell ya what's on their mind, and I doubt any of it is a lie.
Now this isn't a Get Selfish post. If you thoroughly hate doing things for, or with other people or even going places then you clearly need a larger lesson, mostly being that fact that you are alive and no one is getting any younger so get happy and get movin on life! This is a lesson on being true to yourself, and to the people around you. No one likes a liar, and if they do...they're Lying!
What is it with people lying? You lie when you feel shitty about yourself. Whether it's guilt because you've done something you shouldn't have, you're a loser in whatever it is you're lying about and in order to make yourself feel better you lie about it or better yet, to continue your fantasy world that you've been lying about all along instead just giving it a break already. Keep building that snowball.
I don't get it. I get maybe to tell a lie here and there. Sometimes people in our lives expect ridiculous things out of us and in order to get out of them, you have to lie. Really though? Think about how much more exciting it would be to just tell people how you feel. Old people do it, and so don't kids. I mean...why can't we? We are all constantly doing things we don't want to do just to suffice other people. Cosby's old show "Kids say the Darndest Things"...yeah because they arn't worried about what everyone is thinking. Once you reach a certain age, you also stop giving a rat's ass what people think. Senior Citizens, they'll tell ya what's on their mind, and I doubt any of it is a lie.
Now this isn't a Get Selfish post. If you thoroughly hate doing things for, or with other people or even going places then you clearly need a larger lesson, mostly being that fact that you are alive and no one is getting any younger so get happy and get movin on life! This is a lesson on being true to yourself, and to the people around you. No one likes a liar, and if they do...they're Lying!
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
What It's All About
Thanksgiving... The kick-off to many things. The holiday season, friends and family gathering, Holiday Card Time, Decorating Time, Christmas Music, Diets plummeting, Sales Sales Sales, Tipping, Caroling, Snow, Everything that goes with Snow. I could go on....
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays because it's a beginning. As corny and generic as it is I tend to sit back and think about what I'm grateful for, who I'm grateful for, and what things I'm not so grateful for. As those thoughts consume my mind for weeks, on New Years you get the chance to a fresh start. I don't know why people use the excuse of New Years to start doing things, but they do, and it's a mindset, and it always will be. So...if you need a boost to quit something, start something, or finish something, use the end and beginning of the year to your advantage.
Besides feeling bankrupt around this time, I feel bipolar at times. Some mornings i wake up and want to hear Christmas music all day, skip when i walk, sing whenever i know the words, and think of presents I could buy for everyone. Then there's the days when i want to stab the people in the mall who look happy holiday shopping, kick anyone who could be caught singing to it, tell my mail man he's on his own for getting up to my stairs through the snow, and not write one Christmas Card. Happiness usually wins thougthe battle in the end though once the Holiday sweets and joyful wine are consumed.
This Thanksgiving I invite you to join me in a time of thankful reflection! When you hug your parents hug them one second longer, take a minute to say grace (even if someone already started eating), enjoy all the little brats, even play with them, help clean up after dinner, let the person who cooked sit and socialize, when you kiss your significant other kiss them good, bring something to the meal, tell your mom she looks beautiful, and last but not least take a deep breath, look around you....these are the people that have your back no matter what....they love you no matter who you are, and they always will.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays because it's a beginning. As corny and generic as it is I tend to sit back and think about what I'm grateful for, who I'm grateful for, and what things I'm not so grateful for. As those thoughts consume my mind for weeks, on New Years you get the chance to a fresh start. I don't know why people use the excuse of New Years to start doing things, but they do, and it's a mindset, and it always will be. So...if you need a boost to quit something, start something, or finish something, use the end and beginning of the year to your advantage.
Besides feeling bankrupt around this time, I feel bipolar at times. Some mornings i wake up and want to hear Christmas music all day, skip when i walk, sing whenever i know the words, and think of presents I could buy for everyone. Then there's the days when i want to stab the people in the mall who look happy holiday shopping, kick anyone who could be caught singing to it, tell my mail man he's on his own for getting up to my stairs through the snow, and not write one Christmas Card. Happiness usually wins thougthe battle in the end though once the Holiday sweets and joyful wine are consumed.
This Thanksgiving I invite you to join me in a time of thankful reflection! When you hug your parents hug them one second longer, take a minute to say grace (even if someone already started eating), enjoy all the little brats, even play with them, help clean up after dinner, let the person who cooked sit and socialize, when you kiss your significant other kiss them good, bring something to the meal, tell your mom she looks beautiful, and last but not least take a deep breath, look around you....these are the people that have your back no matter what....they love you no matter who you are, and they always will.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Friday, November 19, 2010
Rock - Paper - Scissors : A $25 Gift Card
Who doesn't like a good game? Some people say they hate competition, but they either suck at everything, are lazy or have just had some really bad experiences with overly competitive people. I love competition, I think it's healthy. It's what helps build our economy, it's what gives us the extra motivation to do better and in some cases it's what drives retail pricing on those lovely deals you get.
So, I'm going to not only post about it, but I'm also going to create it. I have a $25 gift card to Starbucks. Who wants it? It's easy...comment on this post below with one of these words the words "ROCK, PAPER, or SCISSORS" and tell me your favorite post on my blog and why and I'll pick a winner randomly with random.com. It's the easiest thing to do, plus i have like 10 people who read this, half will be too lazy to comment, so your chances are good !
I'm sure most people would call me competitive, and when i was younger I'm sure I was a huge brat about it. I refused to lose. I've learned now that people don't want to play if they are going to lose all the time, so although you don't have to let them win, and you certainly don't have to play like crap, you need to have Competition Etiquette. You would think that the average person would not have to be told this, but you would be surprised how many people i know that are just poor losers. It could ruin their day, night and everyone else's just because they opt in to participate and it doesn't work out in their favor.
I'm not saying no one should want to win. Shit, if there is a good prize up for grabs or even bragging rights then study, train, work longer hours do whatever you need to do, but be fair and square and happy to be given an opportunity to participate in whatever it is you're doing.
So in case you are one of those people, or may want to share this with one of those people who are more Etiquettely Challenged when it comes to competing, I invite you to review the list below, it's short, but it counts.
1) Don't cheat - it's pathetic! No one will ever want to hang out with you, do business with you, or even be your friend for that matter.
2) Talk shit, talks lots of it, that's half the fun in competition, but be prepared to laugh it off if you don't win.
3) Play hard, think hard, and make people want to beat you. It's tough being king.
4) If you lose, take the experience. You can't win at everything, and if you think you can, GET OVER YOURSELF!
5) Play to have fun, and even play to win, but don't only play if you can only win.
Game ON!
The winner was nf whom likes 10 things I can't live without and What's New. Stay tuned for more games!
So, I'm going to not only post about it, but I'm also going to create it. I have a $25 gift card to Starbucks. Who wants it? It's easy...comment on this post below with one of these words the words "ROCK, PAPER, or SCISSORS" and tell me your favorite post on my blog and why and I'll pick a winner randomly with random.com. It's the easiest thing to do, plus i have like 10 people who read this, half will be too lazy to comment, so your chances are good !
I'm sure most people would call me competitive, and when i was younger I'm sure I was a huge brat about it. I refused to lose. I've learned now that people don't want to play if they are going to lose all the time, so although you don't have to let them win, and you certainly don't have to play like crap, you need to have Competition Etiquette. You would think that the average person would not have to be told this, but you would be surprised how many people i know that are just poor losers. It could ruin their day, night and everyone else's just because they opt in to participate and it doesn't work out in their favor.
I'm not saying no one should want to win. Shit, if there is a good prize up for grabs or even bragging rights then study, train, work longer hours do whatever you need to do, but be fair and square and happy to be given an opportunity to participate in whatever it is you're doing.
So in case you are one of those people, or may want to share this with one of those people who are more Etiquettely Challenged when it comes to competing, I invite you to review the list below, it's short, but it counts.
1) Don't cheat - it's pathetic! No one will ever want to hang out with you, do business with you, or even be your friend for that matter.
2) Talk shit, talks lots of it, that's half the fun in competition, but be prepared to laugh it off if you don't win.
3) Play hard, think hard, and make people want to beat you. It's tough being king.
4) If you lose, take the experience. You can't win at everything, and if you think you can, GET OVER YOURSELF!
5) Play to have fun, and even play to win, but don't only play if you can only win.
Game ON!
The winner was nf whom likes 10 things I can't live without and What's New. Stay tuned for more games!
TOP 10 Friday: Things I can't live without
There are things in life that I just have to have. Life would not be complete without them. I'm not talking about necessities like air and water, ofcourse one needs those, I'm talking about materialistic needs. Annnnd GO!
10) Bronzer - Let's face it, we're all a little better looking when we are tan
9) Orbitz gum - With their delicious flavors and everlasting taste. Sugarfree and Linklicker funny commercials. I wouldn't accept payment in Trident, but I would defenitly consider a good Orbitz trade. Dirty Mouth?
8) My iPhone - For obvious reasons, but honestly...I could entertain myself for days and weeks on end, possibilities are endless on this thing and I would be willing to pay almost any amoutn monthly to have it.
7) Mexican Food - Chips and Salsa...are ya kidding? Guacamole, beans, cheese and burrittos, cilantro, that yummy taco seasoning and who doesn't like a soft shell corn tortilla? Muy Bueno!
6) Teavana Tea - My most recent love. I have about 3 a day, it makes me happy. I suggest trying some next time you're in the mall.
5) Shower Gel - I don't think I could ever use bar soap. Everytime I look at it I see dry, cracked and scaly skin. Sweet smelly gelly all the way.
4) Wet Ones - Hand wipes, Butt wipes, however you want to call them, I love them. I actually don't trust people that don't use them. If you have not bought a package and left them in your bathroom, i highly sugguest it.
3) Peppercinis - Delicious alone, delicious on salad, delicious on an anti-pasto platter, delicious in pasta, on pizze and on sandiwches. De - licious!
2) Red wine - I'm sure being 2 on my list is a sure sign of alcoholism, but I beg to disagree, and mind your own business :)
1) Fleece Sheets from Costco - Get them! It's life changing in the cold seasons. I have some friends that now agree.
What can you not live without?
10) Bronzer - Let's face it, we're all a little better looking when we are tan
9) Orbitz gum - With their delicious flavors and everlasting taste. Sugarfree and Linklicker funny commercials. I wouldn't accept payment in Trident, but I would defenitly consider a good Orbitz trade. Dirty Mouth?
8) My iPhone - For obvious reasons, but honestly...I could entertain myself for days and weeks on end, possibilities are endless on this thing and I would be willing to pay almost any amoutn monthly to have it.
7) Mexican Food - Chips and Salsa...are ya kidding? Guacamole, beans, cheese and burrittos, cilantro, that yummy taco seasoning and who doesn't like a soft shell corn tortilla? Muy Bueno!
6) Teavana Tea - My most recent love. I have about 3 a day, it makes me happy. I suggest trying some next time you're in the mall.
5) Shower Gel - I don't think I could ever use bar soap. Everytime I look at it I see dry, cracked and scaly skin. Sweet smelly gelly all the way.
4) Wet Ones - Hand wipes, Butt wipes, however you want to call them, I love them. I actually don't trust people that don't use them. If you have not bought a package and left them in your bathroom, i highly sugguest it.
3) Peppercinis - Delicious alone, delicious on salad, delicious on an anti-pasto platter, delicious in pasta, on pizze and on sandiwches. De - licious!
2) Red wine - I'm sure being 2 on my list is a sure sign of alcoholism, but I beg to disagree, and mind your own business :)
1) Fleece Sheets from Costco - Get them! It's life changing in the cold seasons. I have some friends that now agree.
What can you not live without?
Monday, November 15, 2010
I GOTCHU MONDAY
Most people hate Mondays, since the weekend is over and they have 5 blissful work days ahead of them. I actually don't mind Mondays. Monday is my day to light the fire under my ass and get my week in gear. What good would a weekend be if we didn't have to bust our asses during the work week. I'm sure if Monday had feelings or for the matter was not a day (for this story) it would clearly know it was in a high ranking position to piss you the hell off.
Mondays make me feel good! Mondays are normally the start of something. Besides the week, it could be a diet, an exercise regimen, a hobby, a practice, a job, an advertising campaign in my world, a sale, new Chelsea Lately episodes and really just a lot of things. Starting something is exciting. Give Monday a freakin break! As I said in my Legacy post, we live in a world of "What Have You Done for Me Lately?" and Monday is the day to get the ball rolling to show people just What that is. You sure as hell love Monday when its the start of a vacation, but then again, no one starts vacation on Mondays unless they work Sundays.
Try to embrace Monday...if i were you I'd hate Tuesday or Wednesday. You spend your time being unproductive, cranky, and complainy on Monday, you leave yourself more work and longer days for T, W, Th, and Fri.
If you did spend all day today bitching that it was Monday, that your weekend wasn't long enough, that you're exhausted since it appeared so quickly....then go to bed, wake up on Tuesday, get yourself a fabulous Pumpkin Spice Coffee, shut the F up, and MAKE UP FOR MONDAY! Rev up your week! Monday for President! Rock the Vote.
Mondays make me feel good! Mondays are normally the start of something. Besides the week, it could be a diet, an exercise regimen, a hobby, a practice, a job, an advertising campaign in my world, a sale, new Chelsea Lately episodes and really just a lot of things. Starting something is exciting. Give Monday a freakin break! As I said in my Legacy post, we live in a world of "What Have You Done for Me Lately?" and Monday is the day to get the ball rolling to show people just What that is. You sure as hell love Monday when its the start of a vacation, but then again, no one starts vacation on Mondays unless they work Sundays.
Try to embrace Monday...if i were you I'd hate Tuesday or Wednesday. You spend your time being unproductive, cranky, and complainy on Monday, you leave yourself more work and longer days for T, W, Th, and Fri.
If you did spend all day today bitching that it was Monday, that your weekend wasn't long enough, that you're exhausted since it appeared so quickly....then go to bed, wake up on Tuesday, get yourself a fabulous Pumpkin Spice Coffee, shut the F up, and MAKE UP FOR MONDAY! Rev up your week! Monday for President! Rock the Vote.
Friday, November 12, 2010
TOP 10 FRIDAY: Current Frequented Websites
Since it's Friday and we are closing out the week, if work is slow for any of you today, check some of these out. These are my recent top websites that I have in my igoogle and am constantly visiting. Any you're addicted to? Please comment, I'm always looking for different sources to gain knowledge from.
10. PeopleofWalmart.com - because who doesn't like to laugh?
9. Billboard.com - check out some new music for the ipod, keeps me motivated at the gym.
8. AwkwardFamilyPhotos.com - will make your family look normal.
7. Hostess with the Mostess (hostesblog.com) - Great ideas for party themes, and decorating.
6. RedHeadWriting.com - I love her writing, I feel like we have the same style. She's full of emotion and isn't afraid to speak her opinion.
5. Ebates.com - A website that actually pays you back for using it as a portal to shop stores. I shop a lot on line, so sign a sista up. Use this link and I get $5 :)
http://www.ebates.com/rf.do?referrerid=9yk8ay8dHsL%2BE95uAzpKXA%3D%3D
4. Groupon - Now serving in Hartford and Springfield, what a great way to try something and even a greater gift for the holidays, if you're not getting the daily deal, you're missing out.
3. Textsfromlastnight.com - Yes it is vile, yes it is extreme, and yes i love it! it makes me laugh, I don't care if it is disgusting, life can be disgusting. These participants are hilarious!
2. Younghouselove.com - My new inspiration for improving the house. This couple and their little fam are adorable!
1. Bitchsesh.blogspot.com - If you're not following me and on my follow me list on the blog, we are fighting!
Happy Weekend Bitches!
10. PeopleofWalmart.com - because who doesn't like to laugh?
9. Billboard.com - check out some new music for the ipod, keeps me motivated at the gym.
8. AwkwardFamilyPhotos.com - will make your family look normal.
7. Hostess with the Mostess (hostesblog.com) - Great ideas for party themes, and decorating.
6. RedHeadWriting.com - I love her writing, I feel like we have the same style. She's full of emotion and isn't afraid to speak her opinion.
5. Ebates.com - A website that actually pays you back for using it as a portal to shop stores. I shop a lot on line, so sign a sista up. Use this link and I get $5 :)
http://www.ebates.com/rf.do?referrerid=9yk8ay8dHsL%2BE95uAzpKXA%3D%3D
4. Groupon - Now serving in Hartford and Springfield, what a great way to try something and even a greater gift for the holidays, if you're not getting the daily deal, you're missing out.
3. Textsfromlastnight.com - Yes it is vile, yes it is extreme, and yes i love it! it makes me laugh, I don't care if it is disgusting, life can be disgusting. These participants are hilarious!
2. Younghouselove.com - My new inspiration for improving the house. This couple and their little fam are adorable!
1. Bitchsesh.blogspot.com - If you're not following me and on my follow me list on the blog, we are fighting!
Happy Weekend Bitches!
Thursday, November 11, 2010
What's Your Legacy?
The smartest guy I know (Papa-D) once started a conversation with me about Legacies. Although reading about other people's or creating them did not really interest me, it made me start to think if people actually think about, or even care, what people think of them when they are no longer here. How do I (or you) want to be categorized when your life is over? What do you want people to remember you by? and most importantly what mark have you left on other's lives?
As everyone knows we live in a world where people tend to remember more negative then positive, they tend to soon forget things that others have done for them, and being in sales I hear this a lot, but "What have you done for me lately?" If I were to die tomorrow...what would be said about me? I can pretty much guess, but I'm not sure if I'm happy with my footprint so far.
Part of it is because Americans spend so much time working, to make money of course, to survive and live a comfortable and happy life. Our social lives are rushed. Never enough time in the day for both. You can work 10 hours a day, and there will still be work the next day. You can justify working because you are getting a paycheck. If we were payed to socialize (some occupations are) wouldn't life be blissful? People would gather more, more experiences and memories would be made.
I believe there are a few things people want to be remembered for. If they really loved what they did and had a great career, then that would probably be one part of it. Meaning if they invented something, came up with major strategies for a company, built a business from the ground. Many entrepreneurs, politicians and high ranking CEOs will want to be partly remembered by that, but that's not what will carry your legacy. Your family, your friends and the people that you make a "footprint" on will carry it. A business does not have feelings, it certainly has replacements. It may have great benefits, awards and bonuses, but not emotions. An emotion is what creates a memory and a memory is what carries a legacy.
This goes upon something that we always hear, which is you need to have a good balance of work and personal life, but this day and age it tends to overlap a lot. So regardless of what you do or how important some things are to do, think about what you want to be remembered for and start to make your footprint. Try to make serious mental notes when others go out of their way to help you as this may be their way of creating a memory that they would like you to remember them by. Take a break, evaluate those around you and how you want them to be part of your life. Most importantly...make sure you're living the life you want to live. We don't get another one after this one is over, and clocks do not stop ticking. It's never too late, and never too early.
As everyone knows we live in a world where people tend to remember more negative then positive, they tend to soon forget things that others have done for them, and being in sales I hear this a lot, but "What have you done for me lately?" If I were to die tomorrow...what would be said about me? I can pretty much guess, but I'm not sure if I'm happy with my footprint so far.
Part of it is because Americans spend so much time working, to make money of course, to survive and live a comfortable and happy life. Our social lives are rushed. Never enough time in the day for both. You can work 10 hours a day, and there will still be work the next day. You can justify working because you are getting a paycheck. If we were payed to socialize (some occupations are) wouldn't life be blissful? People would gather more, more experiences and memories would be made.
I believe there are a few things people want to be remembered for. If they really loved what they did and had a great career, then that would probably be one part of it. Meaning if they invented something, came up with major strategies for a company, built a business from the ground. Many entrepreneurs, politicians and high ranking CEOs will want to be partly remembered by that, but that's not what will carry your legacy. Your family, your friends and the people that you make a "footprint" on will carry it. A business does not have feelings, it certainly has replacements. It may have great benefits, awards and bonuses, but not emotions. An emotion is what creates a memory and a memory is what carries a legacy.
This goes upon something that we always hear, which is you need to have a good balance of work and personal life, but this day and age it tends to overlap a lot. So regardless of what you do or how important some things are to do, think about what you want to be remembered for and start to make your footprint. Try to make serious mental notes when others go out of their way to help you as this may be their way of creating a memory that they would like you to remember them by. Take a break, evaluate those around you and how you want them to be part of your life. Most importantly...make sure you're living the life you want to live. We don't get another one after this one is over, and clocks do not stop ticking. It's never too late, and never too early.
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Isn't Foursquare that Game with the Rubber Ball?
If you have a phone with an app...you need to download this purely for the reason of going to the mall check out some discounts that Foursquare offers when you check-in. These are of course location based for Hartford, but some apply to all states, just go online at Foursquare.com and start an account...look for the companies offering discounts in your location. As you will see below, it's local retailers as well as National chains. I've listed some of the deals around me below, and at the bottom is the link to go and place your location in.
If that isn't reason enough to sign-up, I saw the app in full force this weekend when we were waiting in line at the DC International Spy Museum and there were 40 comments as to what to do there, what to avoid, and what to expect. Also how to save $5 on admission - although it was too late for that LOL. You can leave tips for other people, as well as voice your complaints, which we all know we love to do when we've had a bad experience.
American Eagle - Check-in to any American Eagle and unlock a 15% discount towards your merchandise purchase. EVERY CHECK-IN. Why would you not download the app
Newbury Comics - You think you might never go here but they have some really funny stuff besides just comics Check-In 10% off, even Sale items. Show cashier coupon #.
Precision Time - First check-in get a free watch cleaning, pretty sweet. I don't wear a watch, but if i did, it'd be worth a stop.
Modell's Sporting Goods (All over) Save $10 off a purchase of $50 or more when you check in at this Modell's Sporting Goods location! See store associate for disclaimer and exclusions. Not valid online. Cashier code: 0-50000-21476-1
Bath & Body Works - Welcome to Bath & Body Works! Signature Collection Buy 3, Get 2 FREE! No promo code required.
Chili's Grill & Bar (Most Chili's have some kind of deal) - Free chips and Salsa on your check-in! (UHm HELLO!)
Imported Auto Center Inc. (Glastonbury, Connecticut)Get one free oil and filter service after 9 oil changes
Wadsworth Atheneum (Hartford, Connecticut) Free admission to any Phoenix Art After Hours for the Mayor.
Payless ShoeSource Welcome to Payless! For 1st Time Check-ins: Take $5 off of any $25 purchase now! Show coupon code 38257 to a Payless associate or use on payless.com
Pizza Hut - The Mayor of this Pizza Hut receives one free single order of breadsticks per day with the purchase of a large pizza! (For Dine-in and Carry-Out orders placed at the restaurant only)
Express - Shop our daily Deals & Steals! Buy 1, Get 1 50% Off For Her: Tees/Tanks, Jeans, Shirts, Jewelry, Leggings AND For Him: Graphic/Polo/Waffle Tees, Jeans, Cotton Sweaters, Shirts. No promo code required.
The Spicy Green Bean (Glastonbury CT) - Free cookie every 3 check-ins!
PourHouse (Hartford, CT) $1 drinks for the mayor all night long, plus 3rd visit in a week and your first drink is on us.
Joseph Merritt & Company (Hartford, CT) 2 FREE Sheets (up to 30" x 42") of Color Blueprints on your first check-in!! Show this screen to one of our Joseph Merritt & Co representatives.
Ben & Jerry's While you're in the hood, you should hit up the Ben & Jerry's scoop shop! Check in and get 3 scoops for $3! Show that you're mayor and and get an extra scoop on us! (3 scoops for $3, YUMMO!)
Fuller Yoga Pilates and Massage (Hartford, Connecticut) Foursquare Users Only! Pay $5.00 to any yoga or pilates class on your first check in at Fuller Yoga Pilates and Massage.
Whole Foods Market - First time visits – 1 cup small coffee
Bellini's Italian Eatery (South Windsor, CT) Buy One Entree, Get a Second Entree Free for the Mayor! Cannot be used with other offers, specials or discounts. Limit one offer per table, per visit. Free Entree must be of equal or lesser value.
Room 960 (Hartford CT) - Mayor doesn't pay admission!
Carrabba's Italian Grill - Grazie and welcome to Carrabba's! Receive a complimentary calamari on every 5th check-in with the purchase of an entree. (Muy Bueno....oops wrong language!)
Hess (Springfield, MA) - Check in at Hess for a chance to win free gas and Brisk for a year! While you're at it, refuel yourself with a Frito Lay and Brisk combo for just $1.99! Offer valid through 12/31/10
Cyber Exchange (West Springfield, MA) - If you check in 3 times in 30 days, 10% off on parts and accessories!
Zales Jewelers (Enfield, CT) - Check-in and unlock $50 off your $300 purchase. Store Associates enter code 104SQR000000018 at checkout. Valid 11/1/10-12/31/10. Exclusions Apply. See Store Associates for details.
Totally Pagoda (Holyoke, MA) - Check-in and unlock 10% off your entire purchase. Vaild 10/1-10/31/10. Associate Instructions: POS and X-stores use Holiday promo code #33 Disclaimer: Excludes clearance. One coupon per check-in
Modell's Sporting Goods (West Springfield, MA) - Save $10 off a purchase of $50 or more when you check in at this Modell's Sporting Goods location! See store associate for disclaimer and exclusions. Not valid online. Cashier code: 0-50000-21476-1
FYE (Holyoke, MA) - Show us you’re checked in @ f.y.e. and get 10% off any CD, DVD, Blu-Ray or Video Game. Limit one discounted item per customer per day. FYE employees, use Coupon Code "CKIN"
JC Penney (Holyoke, MA) - Check in & get $10 off your $50 purchase – just show promo code M1G+-S92 at checkout. The legal stuff: jcp.mobi/411
PC Solutions and Training (Chicopee, MA) - Free diagnostics. This includes installing Windows updates and making recommendations for improved system performance.
Hollister Co.(Most Malls) - Check-in and take 20% off your next Hollister order! Show our store model your phone at checkout with this Foursquare only special coupon code: 3028.
Dominos Pizza (Springfield, MA) ONE FREE ORDER OF CINNASTIX with the Purchase of any Large Pizza at Regular Menu Price. Just Show this special while placing the order.
Aerie -(Most Malls) Check-in to any Aerie store and unlock a 15% Off discount towards your next merchandise purchase. Expires 11/24/10. Limit one per customer
Flow of Energy Massage Therapy (West Hartford, CT)$15 OFF a 60 minute massage ($75 Value) for First Time Clients. On-going Special - $10 OFF for each referral.
Sing-Up @ http://www.foursquare.com/ and put in your or A location at http://foursquare.com/businesses/ and the right hand side, deals in that area will come up. Then find me and other friends so that we can do what you've always feared and stalk one another. Happy Social Networking!
If that isn't reason enough to sign-up, I saw the app in full force this weekend when we were waiting in line at the DC International Spy Museum and there were 40 comments as to what to do there, what to avoid, and what to expect. Also how to save $5 on admission - although it was too late for that LOL. You can leave tips for other people, as well as voice your complaints, which we all know we love to do when we've had a bad experience.
American Eagle - Check-in to any American Eagle and unlock a 15% discount towards your merchandise purchase. EVERY CHECK-IN. Why would you not download the app
Newbury Comics - You think you might never go here but they have some really funny stuff besides just comics Check-In 10% off, even Sale items. Show cashier coupon #.
Precision Time - First check-in get a free watch cleaning, pretty sweet. I don't wear a watch, but if i did, it'd be worth a stop.
Modell's Sporting Goods (All over) Save $10 off a purchase of $50 or more when you check in at this Modell's Sporting Goods location! See store associate for disclaimer and exclusions. Not valid online. Cashier code: 0-50000-21476-1
Bath & Body Works - Welcome to Bath & Body Works! Signature Collection Buy 3, Get 2 FREE! No promo code required.
Chili's Grill & Bar (Most Chili's have some kind of deal) - Free chips and Salsa on your check-in! (UHm HELLO!)
Imported Auto Center Inc. (Glastonbury, Connecticut)Get one free oil and filter service after 9 oil changes
Wadsworth Atheneum (Hartford, Connecticut) Free admission to any Phoenix Art After Hours for the Mayor.
Payless ShoeSource Welcome to Payless! For 1st Time Check-ins: Take $5 off of any $25 purchase now! Show coupon code 38257 to a Payless associate or use on payless.com
Pizza Hut - The Mayor of this Pizza Hut receives one free single order of breadsticks per day with the purchase of a large pizza! (For Dine-in and Carry-Out orders placed at the restaurant only)
Express - Shop our daily Deals & Steals! Buy 1, Get 1 50% Off For Her: Tees/Tanks, Jeans, Shirts, Jewelry, Leggings AND For Him: Graphic/Polo/Waffle Tees, Jeans, Cotton Sweaters, Shirts. No promo code required.
The Spicy Green Bean (Glastonbury CT) - Free cookie every 3 check-ins!
PourHouse (Hartford, CT) $1 drinks for the mayor all night long, plus 3rd visit in a week and your first drink is on us.
Joseph Merritt & Company (Hartford, CT) 2 FREE Sheets (up to 30" x 42") of Color Blueprints on your first check-in!! Show this screen to one of our Joseph Merritt & Co representatives.
Ben & Jerry's While you're in the hood, you should hit up the Ben & Jerry's scoop shop! Check in and get 3 scoops for $3! Show that you're mayor and and get an extra scoop on us! (3 scoops for $3, YUMMO!)
Fuller Yoga Pilates and Massage (Hartford, Connecticut) Foursquare Users Only! Pay $5.00 to any yoga or pilates class on your first check in at Fuller Yoga Pilates and Massage.
Whole Foods Market - First time visits – 1 cup small coffee
Bellini's Italian Eatery (South Windsor, CT) Buy One Entree, Get a Second Entree Free for the Mayor! Cannot be used with other offers, specials or discounts. Limit one offer per table, per visit. Free Entree must be of equal or lesser value.
Room 960 (Hartford CT) - Mayor doesn't pay admission!
Carrabba's Italian Grill - Grazie and welcome to Carrabba's! Receive a complimentary calamari on every 5th check-in with the purchase of an entree. (Muy Bueno....oops wrong language!)
Hess (Springfield, MA) - Check in at Hess for a chance to win free gas and Brisk for a year! While you're at it, refuel yourself with a Frito Lay and Brisk combo for just $1.99! Offer valid through 12/31/10
Cyber Exchange (West Springfield, MA) - If you check in 3 times in 30 days, 10% off on parts and accessories!
Zales Jewelers (Enfield, CT) - Check-in and unlock $50 off your $300 purchase. Store Associates enter code 104SQR000000018 at checkout. Valid 11/1/10-12/31/10. Exclusions Apply. See Store Associates for details.
Totally Pagoda (Holyoke, MA) - Check-in and unlock 10% off your entire purchase. Vaild 10/1-10/31/10. Associate Instructions: POS and X-stores use Holiday promo code #33 Disclaimer: Excludes clearance. One coupon per check-in
Modell's Sporting Goods (West Springfield, MA) - Save $10 off a purchase of $50 or more when you check in at this Modell's Sporting Goods location! See store associate for disclaimer and exclusions. Not valid online. Cashier code: 0-50000-21476-1
FYE (Holyoke, MA) - Show us you’re checked in @ f.y.e. and get 10% off any CD, DVD, Blu-Ray or Video Game. Limit one discounted item per customer per day. FYE employees, use Coupon Code "CKIN"
JC Penney (Holyoke, MA) - Check in & get $10 off your $50 purchase – just show promo code M1G+-S92 at checkout. The legal stuff: jcp.mobi/411
PC Solutions and Training (Chicopee, MA) - Free diagnostics. This includes installing Windows updates and making recommendations for improved system performance.
Hollister Co.(Most Malls) - Check-in and take 20% off your next Hollister order! Show our store model your phone at checkout with this Foursquare only special coupon code: 3028.
Dominos Pizza (Springfield, MA) ONE FREE ORDER OF CINNASTIX with the Purchase of any Large Pizza at Regular Menu Price. Just Show this special while placing the order.
Aerie -(Most Malls) Check-in to any Aerie store and unlock a 15% Off discount towards your next merchandise purchase. Expires 11/24/10. Limit one per customer
Flow of Energy Massage Therapy (West Hartford, CT)$15 OFF a 60 minute massage ($75 Value) for First Time Clients. On-going Special - $10 OFF for each referral.
Sing-Up @ http://www.foursquare.com/ and put in your or A location at http://foursquare.com/businesses/ and the right hand side, deals in that area will come up. Then find me and other friends so that we can do what you've always feared and stalk one another. Happy Social Networking!
THAT'S SO DC
Back from the Nation's Capitol and I had a blast! I will say that traveling with a male friend is so low maintenance. Nick was awesome, we seriously laughed the entire time. Some of the museums were a let down, but as anyone who has asked me how my trip was knows, I'm a little bit obsessed with the Newseum. I recommend it ten fold to anyone who is going or has not yet been. Although what started off as a trip to visit a cousin, I think I saw her for a total of 4 hours, so thank god I didn't ride solo on this one.
What i will say about DC is it seems as though everyone who lives there, does not site see, which makes me sad. I understand it's a huge tourist attraction, but these people have all of the Smithsonian museums and a ton of history in their backyard and they don't bother to take advantage of it unless a visitor comes to town. The other major thing is there were so many ugly people there it wasn't even funny. I mean we literally would go an entire day and only see a dozen or so of good looking people and think we may have even lower our standards to find them. Although the District of Columbia is suppose to be one of the smartest per capita places in the country, we must have met a lot of the percentage that is bringing that number down. People were ignorant, and some just plain stupid. If they are smart, they sure as hell were not doing a lot of thinking.
Georgetown was beautiful, I'd like to go back and spend some more time there. College town...no metro stop so it's not overly crowded with stupid people and it has little shops and restaurants. I need to throw a shout out to my cousin that hooked us up with a stay at the Ritz and Pa Dukes for Flyer Miles ;) I swear I'm beginning to realize that staying anywhere other than the Ritz might become hard in my future. Hanging out in the Steam Room for an hour on Saturday morning and then returning with the shiniest granny smith apple I've ever seen and some fresh cucumber water could easily become a daily traveling routine. Also, fact that they serve you cashews, peanuts and a delicious sweet and salty trail mix (you know the one with the fake m&ms) with your drink and not just mini pretzels or goldfish like the other hotel is just reason enough.
What I've come back with is a greater knowledge about journalism (Newseum) the same knowledge about fossils (Natural History) that being a spy requires a lot of time and effort (Spy Museum), a better understanding of the Washington DC Metro system (which is ridiculously clean by the way), a new found better bond and love with my good ole buddy Nicholas, a better confirmation that my cousin who lives there is a spolied brat (sorry girl), a desire to go back again, AND the best yet....a new word. "DC" I will use it in a sentence. "I can't even talk to him anymore he is so DC." Dumb and Kinda Bobo looking. Pretty much sums up almost everyone we came across down there (minus of course people we already knew and the staff at the hotels). I really shouldn't be complaining, I felt like a supermodel brain surgeon.
What i will say about DC is it seems as though everyone who lives there, does not site see, which makes me sad. I understand it's a huge tourist attraction, but these people have all of the Smithsonian museums and a ton of history in their backyard and they don't bother to take advantage of it unless a visitor comes to town. The other major thing is there were so many ugly people there it wasn't even funny. I mean we literally would go an entire day and only see a dozen or so of good looking people and think we may have even lower our standards to find them. Although the District of Columbia is suppose to be one of the smartest per capita places in the country, we must have met a lot of the percentage that is bringing that number down. People were ignorant, and some just plain stupid. If they are smart, they sure as hell were not doing a lot of thinking.
Georgetown was beautiful, I'd like to go back and spend some more time there. College town...no metro stop so it's not overly crowded with stupid people and it has little shops and restaurants. I need to throw a shout out to my cousin that hooked us up with a stay at the Ritz and Pa Dukes for Flyer Miles ;) I swear I'm beginning to realize that staying anywhere other than the Ritz might become hard in my future. Hanging out in the Steam Room for an hour on Saturday morning and then returning with the shiniest granny smith apple I've ever seen and some fresh cucumber water could easily become a daily traveling routine. Also, fact that they serve you cashews, peanuts and a delicious sweet and salty trail mix (you know the one with the fake m&ms) with your drink and not just mini pretzels or goldfish like the other hotel is just reason enough.
What I've come back with is a greater knowledge about journalism (Newseum) the same knowledge about fossils (Natural History) that being a spy requires a lot of time and effort (Spy Museum), a better understanding of the Washington DC Metro system (which is ridiculously clean by the way), a new found better bond and love with my good ole buddy Nicholas, a better confirmation that my cousin who lives there is a spolied brat (sorry girl), a desire to go back again, AND the best yet....a new word. "DC" I will use it in a sentence. "I can't even talk to him anymore he is so DC." Dumb and Kinda Bobo looking. Pretty much sums up almost everyone we came across down there (minus of course people we already knew and the staff at the hotels). I really shouldn't be complaining, I felt like a supermodel brain surgeon.
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Unitedly Stupid!
Currently my day could not get any worse.... Surprisingly, I'm still laughing, not yet crying and still don't desperately need a drink. Well....that could be a lie. United Airlines and people traveling in general today have sucked the living life out of me. Since when did airlines make everything chargeable. You can fly for your ticket price, but if you want to bring your stuff... Well then thatsgoing to be $25 and if you have a lot of stuff...make it $100. Hopefully you won't want to sit with the person you purchased the ticket with because that's $19 a seat, which by the way $19? Where the hell does someone come up with that amount. " but ma'am you have 5 more inches for foot room available". Uhm, it's an hour flight, I'm all set! "but ma'am your tickets are upgradable". I'm pretty sure for an additional $38 anyone is upgradable. Maybe if they told me they weren't going to have ice could have worked something out by "upgrading". Holy crap!
Then baggage claim was a whole other nightmare. United get your shit together! As we arrived at our designated carousel that was stopped, we noticed my friend's bag to the side... Waiting for probably anyone who wanted it to pick it up. My bag... No where in sight, either was anyone else's ooorr anyone else for that matter. So of course I started freaking out and found the United Assholes in their little luggage cubbyhole and voiced my concerns. They scanned my ticket and told me it was on it's way. Uhm so sorry bud, not going to cut it, your little computer told you that? How? " it probably just got mixed up with the transfers". What?!??! Not okay. Basically from there any of you who have ever heard me aggravatingly annoy someone until I get an answer I'm happy with will know that I went into super bitchmode.
Southwest and Delta... I love you and I miss you and I will never stray again! I enjoy your corny jokes on the flight, your iced beverages, I'll take a big fat B 35 on my seating placement any day and take my chances. Plus cocktails are $3 more on United! Now that we're on the ground, let's hope this day turns itself around, afterall being in the house of Obama and going by his sentiments. Those having a good day should have to share my misery and I'll have to go with the dictate on this one... I deserve a good rest of the day.
Then baggage claim was a whole other nightmare. United get your shit together! As we arrived at our designated carousel that was stopped, we noticed my friend's bag to the side... Waiting for probably anyone who wanted it to pick it up. My bag... No where in sight, either was anyone else's ooorr anyone else for that matter. So of course I started freaking out and found the United Assholes in their little luggage cubbyhole and voiced my concerns. They scanned my ticket and told me it was on it's way. Uhm so sorry bud, not going to cut it, your little computer told you that? How? " it probably just got mixed up with the transfers". What?!??! Not okay. Basically from there any of you who have ever heard me aggravatingly annoy someone until I get an answer I'm happy with will know that I went into super bitchmode.
Southwest and Delta... I love you and I miss you and I will never stray again! I enjoy your corny jokes on the flight, your iced beverages, I'll take a big fat B 35 on my seating placement any day and take my chances. Plus cocktails are $3 more on United! Now that we're on the ground, let's hope this day turns itself around, afterall being in the house of Obama and going by his sentiments. Those having a good day should have to share my misery and I'll have to go with the dictate on this one... I deserve a good rest of the day.
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