What is that?! That furry green stuff all over the ground, peeking out from under the snow? I have vague memories of the stuff from a time long ago, a time before a frozen tundra sentenced us to countless hours staring at our kitchen floor covered with playdoh shards. A time before we begged our children to “Please, just watch another movie!” because we simply couldn’t think of one more occupying indoor activity. A time of glorious sunshine.
While I struggle to remember the name for this green lawn covering, let me fill you on a few things I am definitely remembering this spring because they have my crush-ometer needle flying wildly high:
Yum!
1. Oil pulling. I know. My husband had the same reaction. Yet while I can’t verify all the healing properties of this ancient Eygptian practice, I know for certain it has helped reduce my gum sensitivity and whiten my teeth. Also, I just like to pretend I’m crunchy once in a while, firing up my light therapy lamp and pouring away with the neti pot, so it works. Pop in a spoonful, swish for 20 min. and enjoy the excuse to not answer your kids’ repetitive whining pleas for “Mooooooomy!”
2. The groovy list of books-turned-movies in 2014. Sure, I’m cuing up for Divergent, and doing a lot of preemptive squeeing over This is Where I Leave You, but I think I am most excited for The Hundred-Foot Journey because it is such a uniquely rich tale. Can’t wait to see it come to life on the big screen.
3. Blog U. Of course I’m tickled to be planning it with some of the savviest women in the blogosphere, but just the idea of hanging out with other ladies and learning more about the craft that has rocked my world is pretty fantastic.
4. My husband’s prolonged business trip. Wait, whaa?? I won’t deny I’m dreading the time he’s gone and that poor anyone within a five-hundred radius won’t hear my extensive wails of pain and fear, but…when he finally gets home from the darn thing? Yeah, I think Mommy will sufficiently qualify for an Alone Day. Score!
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Hold my ticket; I’m on my way!
5. The Fiber One Protein cereal. Is it actually as good as they say? Will it really hold me over past 9:30am with the fulfilling power of protein? I don’t know, but I’ve got my coupon in hand and I’m giving it a whirl.
6. Modcloth. Here’s another one I have yet to actually try. But my online cart, full of the promise of free returns for anything that doesn’t fit, is ready to go. I like pretty dresses and may or may not be panicking about what to wear to the aformentioned conference. I’m hitting the order button.
7. All the new co-author friends I’m meeting through my new book, I Just Want to Be Alone. These ladies are too much fun, they are real, and I can’t wait to sign some books with these funny women. Meeting them? Total blessing.
8. Aaron Paul. Specifically in Breaking Bad episodes. Oh wait, this isn’t a new thing. It’s an old thing….mmmhh….ask me if I care. Jessie Pinkman rocks my world. Deal.
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I know, oh, I know…
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Elixir in a Bottle
9. DHC Olive Virgin Oil. I doubt I will ever fully reconicile my teenage acne-fearing self to the idea of slathering oil over my face, but as much as I want it to be warm, sunny springtime, it’s not. The air is still sucky dry and this stuff works miracles.
10. Mad Men Season 7 Premiere. Of course I’m ticked at AMC that they are splitting the season across two years in a desperate attempt to make even more money off of the empire. But welcoming Don Draper back into my world, even if only for a few weeks? Any day. Any day.
To all my crushes and flings of the spring season, I and the green fuzzy stuff cheer you on. WELCOME.
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Frugalistablog says
I was told by my daughter, another book to movie that is going to be amazing is “The Fault in Our Stars”. Apparently, I need to get to reading!
Fiber One cereal may not hold you over to lunch time, but it will make you regular!
Meredith says
Three cheers to regularity! And that was such a good book. Can’t wait for the movie 🙂
WhenCrazyMeetsExhaustion says
You actually do the oil pulling?! I’ve been reading about it for a year, and it’s all of a sudden taken off, so I’m really interested to hear your experiences. I, too, have sensitive teeth, and if what you’re saying is by swishing that crap for a few minutes every day will WHITEN them and not HURT them, sign me up!
Meredith says
Wa-hoo! Look who’s on the oil pulling train!
Erika says
The list of books into movies–YEAH!
Meredith says
I am so excited it’s ridiculous.
Christian at Point Counter-Point Point Point says
How great would it be if they wrote the Jessie Pinkman character into Mad Men? You know via time traveling or something. He could be a young aspiring copywriter that somehow knows the secrets to the future. It practically writes itself.
Meredith says
Makes complete sense. How do you not write for Hollywood??
Stacey says
I don’t think I could swish anything in my mouth for 20 mins without getting lockjaw. You are something amazing!
Meredith says
Truly a fascinating talent 😉