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Flowers!

I remember when I was younger I always wanted some amazing man to send me flowers. At first I wanted them to be sent to my school and when I went to college I knew some man would have to send more flowers at work.

There is something special about getting flowers at work. Not only does it bring a smile to your face and make you feel special, but it also makes the other women in the office jealous. And then if you get flowers more than once, then they will stop by and tell you how they need to talk to their significant other about having flowers sent to them.

Luckily I have a great man and he has sent me flowers to work and fulfilled my teenage dream! Now, if I could just get a kiss from the boys in N'Sync and I'd have most of my teenage dreams fulfilled.

Ahhh, here come the chips

Have you ever heard the crunch pork rinds bring? Have you ever cringed every time someone took a bite of them?

That's where I am right now. Unfortunately it's not because of pork rinds, it just chips. Every day I am at work I have to hear the noisy eating of those around me, and while it usually doesn't phase me, there is one person that drives me absolutely insane.

I'm not sure how you can make Cheetos crunch louder than pork rinds, but somehow this person manages to pull off the job. It's not just Cheeto's, it's all chips and of course this person eats them every day. Hell, he even makes drinking pop loud! I just don't get it. My mom got on to me anytime she heard me chew and it was louder than it should be. I honestly think this person likes to hear themselves eat. I mean my gosh, this person eats this loud with or without the iPod on.
CRUNCH, CRUNCH, CRUNCH

AHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!

I have a huge pet peeve when it comes to eating, I hate hearing it. I know that some food is loud and I accept that and don't complain, but when I can hear you chomping on your Cheetos over my iPod there is a problem.

So what do I do? Just turn my iPod up and hope to block out the crazy chomping? Tell him to STFU? I'm just not sure.

Pay-It-Forward

*Warning, this may sound like an advertisement*

I just wanted to let ya'll know that I am hosting some free giveaway's on my Facebook page Wickless Scents By Deaven. All you have to do is "like" my page and follow the rules!

Southern Girl Cooks: Mac & Cheese

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Yield: Serves 6

Ingredients:

• 8 ounces elbow macaroni
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 4 tablespoons flour
• 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 pepper, or to taste
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup light cream or half-and-half (or more milk)
• 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• 3/4 cup breadcrumbs tossed with 2 tablespoons melted butter

Preparation:

Cook macaroni following package directions. Drain in a colander and rinse with hot water; set aside.

Butter a 2-quart baking dish. Heat oven to 350°. In a saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons of butter over medium-low heat. Stir flour into the butter until smooth and bubbly. Stir in the dry mustard, salt, and pepper. Gradually add milk and cream, stirring constantly. continue to cook, stirring constantly, until thickened. Add cheese and continue to cook and stir until melted.
Combine the macaroni and the sauce and turn into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with the buttered bread crumbs and bake for about 25 minutes, or until hot and bubbly and topping is lightly browned.
Serves 6.

Beauty redefined

I love love love cars and I love to go to classic car shows. This is one of my "boy traits" as some like to put it. Well, recently I was sent a link to a car that I instantly fell in love with. This isn't your typical car and it really redefines beauty. Have a look.

For more pics (there are a ton) go here. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

Happy Easter!

We Call it Home

As you may know Earth Day is Friday and it is a great day to do a little something special for our planet. While you may choose to be a greedy energy hog or take extra long showers, Friday is the day you can give back. So, I will give you a few tips on how to be a little bit more "green":

• Share a ride! Ride with a co-worker or use public transportation to get yourself to work.
• Use less water (Shower together or opt for a sponge bath).
• Pick up some trash.
• Share some of nature's beauty with your family (take a hike).
• Go for a sunset walk.
• Recycle, Recycle, Recycle.
• Use cloth shopping bags (avoid the plastic bags, even if you use them to clean-up after your dog).
• Turn the electronics off (go outside and soak in the natural light).
• Drink out of that Brita pitcher instead of those plastic bottles.

Hope this helps you with your Earth Day celebration, feel free to share how you will be celebrating!