Kevin is gone for three weeks so I have an hour or two of 'me' time every night. When he is home, he refuses to watch my shows...which is completely understandable. But the last two nights, I have been catching up on Teen Moms 2, Basketball Wives LA, and Preachers' Daughters. While my addiction to bad TV continues, I have branched out to bigger and better things.
I've watched a few episodes of The Mindy Project in the past, but never really got into it. It is HILARIOUS! I am so mad that I haven't been watching it the past few years. All the character are great and I seriously laugh until I cry every time I watch it.
My newest addiction that I cannot wait to watch every week is Chicago PD. I love anything Law and Orderish...which I think this is. I loved Sophia Bush on One Tree Hill way back when and I apparently love her still. Plus, there is a little bit of eye candy to look at every week. Thank goodness for hot cops.
When all else fails, I usually turn on the Food Network. I've been obsessed with Chopped for years, but now there is Chopped Canada and damn, if I'm not hooked on that too. Also add Cutthroat Kitchen and Guy's Grocery Games to the list. I always pretend I am on the show and try to think of what I would make. Let's me honest...I would definitely get cut first.
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Saturday, April 6, 2013
Parents Of The Year
Babies are supposed to like music...right? So Kevin and I downloaded Baby Einstein's Lullabies a few weeks ago. Alessia seems to like the music and we usually put it on during bedtime, but I wouldn't go as far as saying it puts her to sleep.
However, throw on some rap or R&B and the girl is out. During the day, we usually put a music channel on the TV because most everything else is in German or Italian. I think she heard so many of the songs when she was in my belly that they bring her comfort...I am serious. She is a sucker for 50 Cent and Nicki Minaj. Does it make us bad parents if we let her listen to this type of music? Probably not, but we definitely aren't going to get the "Parents of the Year" award. But if it lets us get an hour or so of time to ourselves or allows us to hop in the shower, then we will keep on playing it.
Here are a few of Alessia's favorites at the time...she told me.
Monday, October 29, 2012
My Life Summed Up in a Week (or Two)
It's been two weeks since I've arrived back in Vipiteno. Slowly, but surely I'm getting back into the swing of things...eating dinner at 9:00, driving a stick, not knowing what anyone is saying, having shitty internet. Along with getting used to all these things, this is what else I've been doing.
1. I've caught up on all my episodes of Basketball Wives LA and Chrissy and Mr. Jones (I already know I have horrible taste when it comes to TV so feel free to judge me). I like to save them all up and watch them back-to-back so I'm not left wanting more.
2. All Baby Reiter's stuff is unpacked and put away. I washed everything at home before I came so all I really needed to do was sort, fold, and find room for it once I got here. Thanks to all my AMAZING family and friends at home, we have some great stuff to get us started.
3. Things are starting to get real with this pregnancy. I felt my first kick last Sunday. At first it scared me (TMI-I thought maybe I was going to poop my pants or something), but then I realized what it was. And in enough time that Kevin was able to feel it. My belly button is on the verge of popping. The top part is slowly making its way out. I'm not looking forward to this and the only sick and twisted person that is excited about it is my cousin, Steph. She will be the first person I call when it is fully out for the world to see. And on a sad note...I went to get dressed on Friday night and my jeans wouldn't button. I'm using the rubberband trick that my friend, Abbi, told me about for now. I'm not putting on those maternity jeans until I have to.
4. I'm back to working out. I took the summer off, which I know I shouldn't have done. I like to use the excuse that I was pregnant and it was too hot to work out, but, in honesty, it was laziness (don't tell Kevin that I admitted to that). Napping and watching Law and Order reruns just seemed like a better idea than working out. But now I'm back in the gym. My goal for this year is 4 days a week for at least 45 minutes a day. I'm sticking strictly to riding the bike or walking on the treadmill (no running) for cardio and I'm only working on my arms and chest with weights. Hopefully this will all help me during labor and when it's time to get my pre-baby body back. Being back in the gym also gives me a chance to see all my friends and get weird stares from everyone.
5. I'm actually making an effort to learn German this year. I feel like I know so many words, but putting it all together is hard work. I've actually used the Rosetta Stone more in the past two weeks than I did all of last year...so I'll give myself a pat on the back.
1. I've caught up on all my episodes of Basketball Wives LA and Chrissy and Mr. Jones (I already know I have horrible taste when it comes to TV so feel free to judge me). I like to save them all up and watch them back-to-back so I'm not left wanting more.
2. All Baby Reiter's stuff is unpacked and put away. I washed everything at home before I came so all I really needed to do was sort, fold, and find room for it once I got here. Thanks to all my AMAZING family and friends at home, we have some great stuff to get us started.
3. Things are starting to get real with this pregnancy. I felt my first kick last Sunday. At first it scared me (TMI-I thought maybe I was going to poop my pants or something), but then I realized what it was. And in enough time that Kevin was able to feel it. My belly button is on the verge of popping. The top part is slowly making its way out. I'm not looking forward to this and the only sick and twisted person that is excited about it is my cousin, Steph. She will be the first person I call when it is fully out for the world to see. And on a sad note...I went to get dressed on Friday night and my jeans wouldn't button. I'm using the rubberband trick that my friend, Abbi, told me about for now. I'm not putting on those maternity jeans until I have to.
4. I'm back to working out. I took the summer off, which I know I shouldn't have done. I like to use the excuse that I was pregnant and it was too hot to work out, but, in honesty, it was laziness (don't tell Kevin that I admitted to that). Napping and watching Law and Order reruns just seemed like a better idea than working out. But now I'm back in the gym. My goal for this year is 4 days a week for at least 45 minutes a day. I'm sticking strictly to riding the bike or walking on the treadmill (no running) for cardio and I'm only working on my arms and chest with weights. Hopefully this will all help me during labor and when it's time to get my pre-baby body back. Being back in the gym also gives me a chance to see all my friends and get weird stares from everyone.
5. I'm actually making an effort to learn German this year. I feel like I know so many words, but putting it all together is hard work. I've actually used the Rosetta Stone more in the past two weeks than I did all of last year...so I'll give myself a pat on the back.
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Home
In less than 12 hours we will be heading to the airport. It is hard to believe that the time has come for us to go home. We are both super-excited to see our friends, families, and dogs. But there are a few other things we cannot wait to get home for.
1. Food- We already know that our first stop in Pittsburgh will be to Chipolte. I can already taste the pork tacos. I'm going to eat all three of them and a whole bag of chips and guacamole...and I'm not going to feel bad about it at all. Kevin and I have been talking about "American food" for months now. He can't wait for ribs, chicken wings, steak, and sandwich shops. I just want cottage cheese (the kind here is disgusting), pulled pork, hot dogs, and hummus. I'm giving myself until June 1 to indulge in all my favorites and then I'll clean up my act for the summer. I do have a bridesmaid's dress I have to fit into.
2. Internet- I cannot wait to have the internet at all times, uninterrupted. Our internet connection in Vipiteno was the only thing that almost made me lose my shit this year.
3. Phone calls- For 6 months no one has called my cell phone except for Kevin and Debbie. And Debbie's been gone for a month now so my phone's probably only rang twice in that time. I cannot wait to get home so I can text and call people whenever I want. Be prepared friends, there are some long conversations in my future.
4. Clothes- I just want my clothes. Kevin says I'm crazy, but I'm serious. I hate wearing the same thing constantly. Rotating the same 20 things for the last 6 months has taken a toll on me. If I had it my way, I would just throw out everything I've worn this year and start fresh because that is how much I hate my clothes here.
5. TV- The fact that I will be able to turn on the TV and understand what people are saying excites me beyond belief. The only English channels we get in Vipiteno are BBC and CNN. And I can watch the music stations because most the songs are in English. Granted, we have the Slingbox, but when our internet is out, we can't watch it.
1. Food- We already know that our first stop in Pittsburgh will be to Chipolte. I can already taste the pork tacos. I'm going to eat all three of them and a whole bag of chips and guacamole...and I'm not going to feel bad about it at all. Kevin and I have been talking about "American food" for months now. He can't wait for ribs, chicken wings, steak, and sandwich shops. I just want cottage cheese (the kind here is disgusting), pulled pork, hot dogs, and hummus. I'm giving myself until June 1 to indulge in all my favorites and then I'll clean up my act for the summer. I do have a bridesmaid's dress I have to fit into.
2. Internet- I cannot wait to have the internet at all times, uninterrupted. Our internet connection in Vipiteno was the only thing that almost made me lose my shit this year.
3. Phone calls- For 6 months no one has called my cell phone except for Kevin and Debbie. And Debbie's been gone for a month now so my phone's probably only rang twice in that time. I cannot wait to get home so I can text and call people whenever I want. Be prepared friends, there are some long conversations in my future.
4. Clothes- I just want my clothes. Kevin says I'm crazy, but I'm serious. I hate wearing the same thing constantly. Rotating the same 20 things for the last 6 months has taken a toll on me. If I had it my way, I would just throw out everything I've worn this year and start fresh because that is how much I hate my clothes here.
5. TV- The fact that I will be able to turn on the TV and understand what people are saying excites me beyond belief. The only English channels we get in Vipiteno are BBC and CNN. And I can watch the music stations because most the songs are in English. Granted, we have the Slingbox, but when our internet is out, we can't watch it.
Monday, April 9, 2012
What I'm...
...reading- I've jumped on the bandwagon and started The Hunger Games. My friend, Jana, got it for me for my birthday and brought it with her when she came to visit. Of course, I'm hooked and now I need to get the next two books.
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...listening to- We get sick of the music stations on TV so Kevin and I usually just listen to music on YouTube. The other day Kevin was listening to something and when I looked at the featured videos, Chris Rene's Young Homie video came up. I was so excited because I fell in love with Chris on the X Factor and had no idea that they had made his song into a video.
...watching- Don't judge, but I am obsessed with Basketball Wives on VH1. It should be noted that not one of the women on the show is currently happily married to a basketball player. The only two women that are married, are separated and going through a divorce. The show is a train wreck and basically the women just all beat the hell out of each other. Evelyn, who is engaged to Chad Ochocinco, is the most entertaining, but she scares me. I used to have a crush on Ochocinco, but now I don't even want to think of him out of fear that Evelyn might find out and come beat me up. I know this is unlikely, but I will no longer fantasize about Ochocinco with his shirt off.
...listening to- We get sick of the music stations on TV so Kevin and I usually just listen to music on YouTube. The other day Kevin was listening to something and when I looked at the featured videos, Chris Rene's Young Homie video came up. I was so excited because I fell in love with Chris on the X Factor and had no idea that they had made his song into a video.
...watching- Don't judge, but I am obsessed with Basketball Wives on VH1. It should be noted that not one of the women on the show is currently happily married to a basketball player. The only two women that are married, are separated and going through a divorce. The show is a train wreck and basically the women just all beat the hell out of each other. Evelyn, who is engaged to Chad Ochocinco, is the most entertaining, but she scares me. I used to have a crush on Ochocinco, but now I don't even want to think of him out of fear that Evelyn might find out and come beat me up. I know this is unlikely, but I will no longer fantasize about Ochocinco with his shirt off.
Saturday, February 4, 2012
Yep, that's right!
For starters I am a horrible singer, but I know it and I am the first to admit it. But what makes it worse is that I usually only know about 50% of the words to a song, but I insist on singing them all. I either mumble the ones I don't know or just put in a word that sounds good. A lot of times, Kevin and I will argue over what the word of a song is and have to go to lyrics.com to find out who is right.
My new thing now is that I really like some Italian and German songs that are on the radio and TV here, but I don't have any clue what they are saying. I know the beat so I just go with that and make up my own words. But I'm pretty sure the words I'm singing aren't really words. Here is one of my songs that I love, but, again, I don't know what they are saying.
Friday, January 27, 2012
Domani
I'm writing this post from my makeshift office in the locker room of the Vipiteno Broncos. It smells of hockey gear and sweat and I'm pretty sure I'm going to smell like it when I get home. We are on Day 4 of no internet at the apartment and I might be losing my mind if we don't get it soon. We talked to the hotel about our problem and they informed us that it was out there too and that they called someone to come out and fix it. In the States, they would send someone to fix it within a day or two. But in Italy, everything is 'domani' (or tomorrow). I'm betting we won't have it until early next week (at the earliest), but I'm really hoping I am wrong.
At least in the States, you can go to the nearest Starbucks or Barnes & Noble and connect to their Wi-Fi. Or you can pass time by watching television. These are not options here in our little Italian town of 6,000 people. I've been passing time by working out and napping, but I would much rather be catching up on my episodes of Jersey Shore and New Girl.
I don't mean to sound dramatic, but the internet is my lifeline. It is my connection to America! It is my phone, my television, and my cookbook. Without it, I am lost. I sure hope it comes back soon!
At least in the States, you can go to the nearest Starbucks or Barnes & Noble and connect to their Wi-Fi. Or you can pass time by watching television. These are not options here in our little Italian town of 6,000 people. I've been passing time by working out and napping, but I would much rather be catching up on my episodes of Jersey Shore and New Girl.
I don't mean to sound dramatic, but the internet is my lifeline. It is my connection to America! It is my phone, my television, and my cookbook. Without it, I am lost. I sure hope it comes back soon!
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Jerry, Jerry, Jerry!
Let's talk daytime TV! It's been awhile since I've had the opportunity to sit around all day, watching TV. This past season in Fort Wayne, I was a nanny so the only daytime TV shows I watched were on Nick Jr or Disney. While the sound of Dora's voice makes me cringe, I really started to like Olivia and Peppa Pig. That doesn't mean I'm going to sit around and watch them by myself though. Instead, I pass the time waiting for Kevin's Skype icon to light up green by watching horrible and horribly addicting TV shows. My usual day follows the same schedule.
1. VH1 Jump Start- I like to start with music in the morning, but I'm starting to notice a pattern. The same songs play everyday, but in a different order. I might have to start watching The Today Show instead.
2. Jerry Springer- I loved the show in college and I still love it! I still wonder if half the stuff on the show is real, but ,honestly, I don't care. It's great entertainment! My only question is "Why do the girls on the show insist on wearing bras (with straps) with strapless and one shoulder dresses?"
3. Maury- Yes, every show revolves around lie detector or paternity results, but I can't get enough. The suspense kills me and I cannot stand when they don't reveal the results until the next day.
4. The Jeremy Kyle Show- I was introduced to The Jeremy Kyle Show when we lived in England. I have no idea when this show started in the US, but I'm sure glad it did. The show follows the same script as both Jerry and Maury. People come on to tell their loved ones a terrible secret or to find out who their babies' daddies are. The only difference is Jeremy Kyle is brutally honest with his guests and will tell them when they are idiots. Jerry and Maury encourage them to act like idiots.
While the above shows are my go tos, I do sometimes go off schedule. Right now, I'm keeping up with the Conrad Murray Trial on HLN and I can always find something on HGTV. And when all else fails, there is always a rerun of Law & Order on some channel.
1. VH1 Jump Start- I like to start with music in the morning, but I'm starting to notice a pattern. The same songs play everyday, but in a different order. I might have to start watching The Today Show instead.
2. Jerry Springer- I loved the show in college and I still love it! I still wonder if half the stuff on the show is real, but ,honestly, I don't care. It's great entertainment! My only question is "Why do the girls on the show insist on wearing bras (with straps) with strapless and one shoulder dresses?"
3. Maury- Yes, every show revolves around lie detector or paternity results, but I can't get enough. The suspense kills me and I cannot stand when they don't reveal the results until the next day.
4. The Jeremy Kyle Show- I was introduced to The Jeremy Kyle Show when we lived in England. I have no idea when this show started in the US, but I'm sure glad it did. The show follows the same script as both Jerry and Maury. People come on to tell their loved ones a terrible secret or to find out who their babies' daddies are. The only difference is Jeremy Kyle is brutally honest with his guests and will tell them when they are idiots. Jerry and Maury encourage them to act like idiots.
While the above shows are my go tos, I do sometimes go off schedule. Right now, I'm keeping up with the Conrad Murray Trial on HLN and I can always find something on HGTV. And when all else fails, there is always a rerun of Law & Order on some channel.
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