Sometimes, alright more often than not, my brain is a revolving door of thoughts, ideas, random ramblings and senseless mutterings, with extra emphasis on the last two.
There are days I wish I could hit the mute button, and then I remember that’s why I feverishly write lists, practice yoga and meditate. Since I skipped the majority of those activities last week, my mind is in a state of hyperactivity, which some of you might call turmoil. I call it home though and instead of fighting my own neurosis, I learned long ago to embrace it. Hence the reason, we’re going to Think Out Loud, and all over the place today.
Giddy up.
1) The love y’all showed for my Pearls of Wisdom post last week has made my little heart go pitter patter in a good, non-medical scare, kind of way. You guys are the Cats Pajamas, and I bow humbly before you. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
2) Living with felines has taught me not to fear things that go bump in the night. In fact, most times after being startled awake by a huge crash, I await the little scamper of running paws, at which point I roll over, nestled deeper under the covers and quietly slip back into slumber.
3) That being said, I refuse to sleep with the closet door open. I see no good reason to taunt the Boogie Man. It’s unnecessary and reckless behavior and since I’m not known for either of those…oh wait.
4) I made Flourless Double Chocolate Brownies yesterday simply because I didn’t want to waste a candy cane, bearing in mind a candy cane was in no way part of the original recipe. I regret nothing.
5) I have perfected the art of clumsy. Case in point, I have a bruise in the shape of Saturn on my non-ass ass, rings and all; right cheek, by the way. I took a tumble in my kitchen last week, and while most would find this behavior klutzy, I take pride in my solar system art.
6) Now the softball sized bruise on my left knee cap came from another incident altogether, which I shall refer to as Meghan Zero, Crow Pose One. Have no worries, Crow has not seen the last of me yet. I am nothing if not stubborn and competitive.
This is not me. Yet.
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7) I was a workout machine last week, which translates to four workouts, mostly cardio with some weights thrown in for good measure. For me, this is an ideal number of sweat fests, especially when you add a mad monkey love session into the mix. Surely that last one falls into the cardio category.
8) Speaking of the Hubby, he’s got finals coming up which means he won’t be coming home next weekend. Instead of throwing a pity party, we threw a kitchen cooking party so he’d have enough supplies and brain food to last him the next twelve days.
9) Yes, this container being out of line makes me ultra uncomfortable. Bastard Tupperware. I swear, there’s no accounting for manners these days.
10) Last but certainly not least, I’ve been tapping into my squash stash. You’re gonna like it, I promise.
Your turn. Do you sleep with the closet door shut tightly? Have you baked with squash before? What’s your take on ill-mannered Tupperware?
meredith @ The Cookie ChRUNicles says
January 19, 2015 at 10:00 AMcloset door shut, at all times. not sure if it’s because I am afraid of the boogie man or just nutty about things looking in order. I need the door shut to feel in order.
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Meghan says
January 19, 2015 at 11:31 AMYou are wise not to taunt the Boogie Man. I know that’s the real reason and having in order is just a cover.
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Suzy says
January 19, 2015 at 11:06 AMK, that’s hilarious that the Tupperware container drives you nuts. I’m OCD about a few things (I have to always run/walk/stand to the left of whoever I am with) but I am all haphazard about fridge and pantry organization. You would DIE over here.
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Meghan says
January 19, 2015 at 11:30 AMOh yeah, everything faces forward in the fridge too, and I group like foods and beverages together. I’m a lot cray-cray about it. Oops.
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Shannyn says
January 19, 2015 at 11:44 AMI think that’s the main reason I have cats. So when things do go bump in the night, I know it’s just the cat. (It’s just the cat. Right? Of course. It’s the cat. What else could be doing that noise? Just thecatthecatjusthtecat…..
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Meghan says
January 19, 2015 at 12:35 PMI’m cracking up over here. Justthecatjustthecatjusthecat…..
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Christine@ Apple of My Eye says
January 19, 2015 at 11:51 AMAhhh, I’ve gotten the same experience with living with cats from my little Kiki haha. She’s probably around 10, but is just the friskiest (didn’t know that was even a word, but it didn’t fire off autocorrect so woooo!) thing ever! She likes to push things off tables and chairs, so I’ve learned to ignore all those scary night sounds as well 😉 . Andddd never regret brownies! Brownies are always a good decision hahah
Meghan says
January 19, 2015 at 12:35 PMBrownies are always the best decisions. A little mint only makes them better.
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caren says
January 19, 2015 at 12:22 PMI don’t know about my door at night as I’m already asleep by the time hubby comes to bed, but I have to say I am impressed with that fridge. Not only because it’s the same as mine (literally I have the same fridge), but it is way stocked with goodies. Can I move in?
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Meghan says
January 19, 2015 at 12:37 PMI love that fridge. Seriously, I almost lost the sale of our former house because I refused to leave the new owners the fridge.
I’ll get the guest room ready.
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Kirsten says
January 19, 2015 at 3:59 PMMy darling spouse likes the door shut. It doesn’t bother me either way–the dogs will rush to my rescue if the boogeyman came out. They rushed to the spouse’s rescue several times each night while I was gone. Apparently they all missed me.
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Meghan says
January 21, 2015 at 6:54 AMI can see why. You’re a miss-able kind of gal.
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Amanda @ .running with spoons. says
January 19, 2015 at 4:26 PMYou hippie-ized the ToL banner! Love it 😀 And I love that you’ve been getting a good dose of exercise and chocolate — makes for a pretty sweet week overall, eh? Damn the Tupperware for coming in and ruining everything.
I sleep with the closet door shut, especially since it’s basically right there in.my.face and looks like a pitch black portal into the nether when I’m trying to go to sleep at night. I also can’t have any part of my body hanging over the edge of the bed. Because that’s just asking for trouble.
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Meghan says
January 20, 2015 at 6:51 AMI had to cover up the Thursday part so I figured a little hippie vibe was the way to go. Seems fitting for me.
That IS asking for trouble. All phalanges must remind inside the ride at all times; or else they could be eaten by the things which live under our beds.
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Brittany says
January 19, 2015 at 6:35 PMNot only do I like closets closed, I like my feet covered when sleeping at all times. The only exception to the last one is if I’m not sleeping alone. People sleeping in pairs (or orgies) never get attacked in the movies. Squash..is…my life.
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Meghan says
January 20, 2015 at 6:58 AMPeople sleeping in pairs always get attacked…as soon as they separate because someone has to check ‘that noise.’ This is why cat owners rock. We never check out ‘that noise.’ We know it’s simply the cats.
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Sarah Pie says
January 19, 2015 at 9:05 PMI love your idea of cardio 😉
I wish I could say I got my current smattering of shin bruises from something cool like crow pose… instead I got them from running into the bed.
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Meghan says
January 20, 2015 at 6:59 AMI hate it when the bed jumps out in front of my shins. Pesky thing.
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Chris says
January 19, 2015 at 10:16 PMI thankfully can’t see my closet door from my bed so I don’t close it. But I close the bathroom door, the one the monster would have to go through to get me from the closet. So, I guess in a way I do! Of course, you’re welcome for sharing your post, you wrote a great one!
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Meghan says
January 21, 2015 at 6:55 AMI feel like you should close both doors, the closet door and the bathroom door which leads to the closet door so you would be doubly protected. Think about it. I only have your safety in mind.
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Khushboo says
January 19, 2015 at 11:15 PMAll the more reason to get married- it boosts your cardio fitness ;)! I can’t wait to see what your squash recipe is! I baked butternut squash muffins a few years ago and they turned out good…and not just “good given they are healthy” kinda good!! I’m okay about the closet door being open when I sleep but my room door has to be shut fully…OCD much?
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Meghan says
January 21, 2015 at 6:56 AMA fully shut is the only way to close a door. Not OCD at all, unless of course we both are….hmmmm…
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cardiogirl82@saltandpepperthearth.com says
January 19, 2015 at 11:35 PMAhh, I love that you had to point out the misaligned Tupperware! Get outta my head, I am so OCD about my fridge it is not even funny! 🙂
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Meghan says
January 21, 2015 at 6:57 AMIf it helps, I fixed the Tupperware shortly after that picture was taken. See, it feels better now, right?!
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Arman @ thebigmansworld says
January 20, 2015 at 3:55 AMPromise you won’t try and force the tupperware into place. I did it once and it not only broke my fridge shelf, but it left homemade peanut sauce dribbling all over the floor.
I love baking with squash and I’m kind of relieved you used one from your basement stash.
I never even noticed my closet door and now I will. Thanks alot.
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Meghan says
January 21, 2015 at 6:58 AMToo late; the Tupperware situation has been resolved.
I’ve used two from my basement stash now. Testing purposes of course. Pretty soon, I’ll have to dig into the pumpkin. 🙂
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AJ @ NutriFitMama says
January 20, 2015 at 8:58 AMOk how funny- I cannot have ANY doors open while I am sleeping. Also, all blinds/curtains/etc must be shut. It just creeps me out! I know when I am driving by a house and their blinds are open and you can see everything going on I wonder how it is possible that they just don’t care!
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Meghan says
January 22, 2015 at 6:24 PMI love to look inside people’s houses when they have their blinds open at night. Stalker much? In return, I often leave mine open own as well. Most days, I even wear clothes. Just kidding. Sort of. 🙂
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Lucie@FitSwissChick says
January 20, 2015 at 9:17 AMDoors, closets and windows open all night long. It seems like I am the only freak like this around here.
And I get a little concerned when I think about the look of my rooms when I travel. Considerung that we will share one at Blend – I think I will need to practise neatness so badly the few weeks before I arrive.
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Meghan says
January 22, 2015 at 6:26 PMI will leave a window open and even my bedroom room door ajar. The closet though, never!
No need to practice neatness. I’ll just straighten your stuff up when you’re not looking. That’s totally cool with you right? Me, just all up in your things. 🙂
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danielle says
January 20, 2015 at 10:25 AMoh my stars, where to begin!? i acquired 2 more flesh wounds last weekend some time in between my ‘crazy gangam style’ dancing and a shot of whiskey. all i know is my right elbow has a bit missing from the tip (hahahahaha… sorry, the word ‘tip’ makes me giggle for NO good reason!) and my left knee has a really ugly bruise. it was all worth it. i have a scar on my right knee cap in the shape of a “Y” from when i was 4 years old, and my great granny used to tell me it was the symbol for sheep in chinese, and i’m born in the sheep year and that’s my BRAND… are old people hilarious or is it just me? love it.
i can’t have the closet door open because a) it’s just like you said, why taunt the spirits? and b) my hubb has installed motion lighting so when the door is barely ajar, the light comes on. annoying as #*&! but it’s all good.
remember the movie ‘sleeping with the enemy’ with Julia Roberts? ok i may have seen it like 13,975 times but seriously. she arranged her canned goods so perfectly aligned, it used to make me excited. yes, i was born with OCD tendencies, even as a kid i liked my books in alphabetical order and woe unto anyone who touched anything in my domain. woe! seriously though, i love tupperware that does its job and curse the ones that warp and misbehave.
i’m with ya gurrrl, fo shizzle!
Meghan says
January 22, 2015 at 6:28 PMHeh, heh, heh, heh. You said tip. Heh, heh.
Motion lighting…what happens when you have to get up and use the bathroom in the middle of the night. Does it set it off, thereby blinding the other sleeping party. I’d harm somebody for that, even if I am non-violent.
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Tara @ Rovin' Rambler says
January 20, 2015 at 12:25 PMLet’s see, thinking out loud…
1) I’m catching up on an eternity of blog-reading, thanks to my super productive, early mornings that have been dedicated solely to work. #getmoney
2) I used said money to join a gym yesterday, one that is probably way too fancy but offers yoga classes and other fun/scary-sounding classes that I’m a little frightened to try.
3) I’m going to make a green smoothie now.
PS I love cooking parties, especially when you’re left with lots of freezer meals and excellent things to eat.
Meghan says
January 22, 2015 at 6:29 PMWork tends to do a number on your free time. Crazy right, and yet we still do it.
I think you should tackle the most frightening class first and just get it over with. It’ll be like ripping off a band aid.
Cooking parties are the best, especially when they involve wine.
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Chelsea @ Chelsea's Healthy Kitchen says
January 20, 2015 at 2:49 PMYou sound like me with all your bruises! I swear I am always bruised somewhere or another on my body, and half the time I don’t even know where they came from.
Those look like biscuits at the bottom. Drool.
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Meghan says
January 22, 2015 at 6:32 PMThey are biscuits, and they’re coming your way tomorrow!
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Lindsay says
January 20, 2015 at 3:57 PMcloset open. Dog guarding it. That keeps boogie man away! nice job on the food party. You’re good wifey!
Meghan says
January 22, 2015 at 6:34 PMSherpa wife right here baby!!
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Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says
January 20, 2015 at 4:12 PMMy tupperware cabinet would give you hives.
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Meghan says
January 22, 2015 at 6:35 PMYou feed me booze and I’ll somehow manage.
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Liz @ I Heart Vegetables says
January 20, 2015 at 6:24 PMCrow pose is HARD!!! I can get up on my elbows but there’s no way my knees are up to my shoulders like that girl in the picture! But I’m sure with enough practice, you’ll be up there 🙂
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Meghan says
January 22, 2015 at 6:36 PMCrow pose is tough. The first time the instructor asked us to get into it, I was like….”Whhhaaaaaat, oh hell no.” Then I even managed to get into it with my knees on my elbows like you. The second time around though, I went down. Oops. Oh well, there’s always next time.
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Renee @ Bendiful Blog says
January 22, 2015 at 1:54 PMOh Crow pose! It’s never kind when you fall. I once fell over in a class full of people and literally CRASHED into the floor hard with my face. I was scared there was going to be blood I’ve never been so mortified in my life.
Meghan says
January 22, 2015 at 6:38 PMOh my gawd, that would have been awful. I would have tried to crawl into the floor. Were you ok?
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