Confession

There's a new, catchy pop song on the radio.

I find myself singing along.

Today I found out Miley Cyrus sings it....

and I didn't change the station

I hang my head in shame

Wishful Wednesday: Home

"I Wish".......I could come home to this house everyday!

New York City Penthouse

With a Central Park View

And a Carrie Bradshaw closet.......
(I couldn't find the fab movie one...so this will have to suffice)

Head on over to The Seattle Smith's to showcase your dream home!

My weekend in a nut shell

So this week I actually have to work 3 days in a row

This is the first time in over a month

I know you're all feeling sorry for me

Did you all know 6AM still existed

It does

My alarm clock oh so rudely reminded me this morning

Damn Clock.

Had a great weekend!! I won't bore you with the details...so here is the abridged version.

Thursday: Drove to the lake, just me and Kasey.

Friday: GIRLS DAY! Me and mom went shopping. I didn't buy anything, but still had a blast. It poured and I mean poured rain the entire day. Made a super delicious dinner for everyone.

Saturday: More rain. Like buckets. Again. No parasailing. Boo! :(

Watched college football all day. Seeing ESPN Game Day and good ole Lee Corso and Kirk Herbstreit gave me goosebumps. It was awesome.

Sunday: What's that?!? The sun! STFU! Spent afternoon at Coconuts, my new fave lake place. Too bad it took me all summer to discover it's awesomness. Drank "Pool Water," played washers, got a fake $5 spray on tattoo. Cheapest, most painless ink I've ever got. Date night with the hubs. We scored a free bloomin' onion, played skee ball and found an fabulous sign for my parents. If that doesn't equal best date ever than I don't know what does!

Monday: Finally a day on the boat! Moose even joined in the fun and went swimming for the first time! He.loved.it. Packed up the family truckster. Headed back home to reality.

My mom, the hubs and Moose.....not so sure about this swimming thing yet

Ok...it's not so bad when I get to sit on this raft. Take me to those ducks mom!

Tasty Tuesday will return next week!!

One last summer hoo-rah!

That time of year is here again.

No more white pants, flip flops and summery dresses.

No more lazy weekends on the boat.

Time to trade it all in for sweaters, jeans and boots.

I always get a little tear in my eye when I say good-bye to summer.

Lucky for me I get to send it out with a bang!

I'm headed to the lake today for a few last glorious moments in the sun!! I also get to do something I've wanted to do, pretty much my whole life. On Saturday, I, Mrs EyeCanSee am going parasailing. I.can't.wait. I will be sure to return with oodles of pictures!! See you all next Tuesday...the offical start of fall in my eyes!

Happy Labor Day!

Congrats all around!

Today has been a very exciting day!

First of all, after a quick drive to Topeka, I took my Kansas Laws test and passed with a 100%!!! Woo hoo!! Go me!! I am now one step closer to my KS license which will open up tons of opportunities on the job front.

Second, and WAY more important than my silly ole laws test, yesterday I found out one of my best friends is pregnant! I am so excited for her and her hubby and I can't wait to meet their bundle of joy come April 14!

The proud parents-to-be on their wedding day

Tasty Tuesday and giveaway teaser

These weeks are flying by!! How is it September already?!?! In honor of my FAVORITE season I'm going to let you all in on my top secret chili recipe. Ok. So it's not totally top secret, I snagged it out of shape magazine years ago, but have tweaked it along the way so I can technically claim it as my own. My hubby LOVES this chili, it's a really hearty...eats like meal...man chili, but it uses ground turkey and is uber healthy too which I love. This is my weekly go to during the fall and winter. It's even better leftover so I will often make a double batch. Enjoy!

Also...if you haven't noticed (look to the right) I'm inching my way to 100 followers. Eek! When I first started blogging I would look at some of your blogs in great admiration that you had so many faithful friends out there. I never thought I'd be one too!! Anyways, I'm going to do my first giveaway when I reach that magic 3 digit number...so stay tuned!

Firehouse Turkey Chili

Serves: 4

Calories per 1 cup serving: 268

1 T Olive Oil

1 large clove garlic, smashed

1/2 c chopped scallions, divided

1/2 pound ground turkey

2 T chili powder (I use 4...we like it spicy)

1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes

1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, rinsed and drained

1 medium red bell pepper, diced

1 cup carrot, diced (I've never made it with this, carrot in chili? But to each their own)

1/2 t brown sugar (sometimes I use it, sometimes I don't)

salt to taste

Red Pepper Flakes to taste (my own personal addition...again for more kick!)

1 can diced tomatoes (another addition over the years)

In large saucepan heat oil over med-high heat until hot but not smoking. Toss in garlic and all but 2 T of the scallions and cook, stirring frequently for 1 minute.

Add turkey and continue to cook, breaking up meat with a wooden spoon, until browned, about 2-3 minutes. (In my experience...turkey doesn't "brown" it turns white) Stir in chili powder and cook for one more minute. Add tomatoes, kidney beans, bell pepper, carrot (if you're brave), brown sugar (if you want) and salt to taste. This is also when I will add a sprinkle or two of red pepper flakes, Bring to boil over high heat.

Reduce to low, cover and simmer 15 minutes. Divide among 4 bowls and garnish with the remaining scallions. Top with nonfat sour cream if desired. (sounds weird, but it's delish and cuts down on the spiciness)

BON APPETITE!

My computer got an STD

Sunday night I came home to discover my computer has a virus. Joy. How I managed to get a virus when I wasn't even home I'm not sure. Let's just say my desktop has loose morals and was stepping out Saturday night. Slut. So for about 3 hours yesterday morning I tried to get rid of this thing. I'll be the first to admit that outside of basic Internet and word processing, I'm computer illiterate. So I contacted Norton for some help....to which they were more than glad to offer....for a price tag of 139.99! Seriously??? So I pay a yearly premium for your service and it when it fails to do what it's supposed to, I have to pay more to fix it. Well that's a sham on the American public if I've ever heard one. I ended up going with the lesser fix it plan for a mere 99.99. Gee. What a bargain. They sign on remotely to your computer and then you sit there and watch someone you can't even see move your mouse and open programs. It was kinda freaky. But now I'm back.....disease free! Woo hoo!!

Note to anyone out there. Personal Anitvirus is NOT an actual virus program, it's spyware. Do not download it or you will be forced to watch Arif from Norton play with your computer for hours then hand you a stiff bill.