Thursday Things
February 7th, 2013 | Author: Alysha
Sorry I’ve been a little MIA since Monday’s delicious Ginger and Pear Butternut Squash Soup post. Truth be told, this week has not been great. I don’t know if it’s this Wisconsin winter that has no end or the fact that my hair is all about static these days (and don’t forget the pale, dry skin!), but this time of year has me dreaming of spring. So in Thursday Things format, here’s what I’ve been up to lately.
1. I’ve finally cleaned my coffeemaker!
Before you go all Martha on me, let me tell you what this machine has gone through. It’s almost 7 years old. It got Brenton and I though college and this cruddy old thing was how I got addicted to coffee. After all that, you’d think we could show it a little more love. But no. It hasn’t been cleaned this whole time until this week (ok, we have cleaned the pot but not the actual machine). I actually used this Capresso Cleaning Solution.
Basically it’s a powder that you dissolve in water and you run it through your coffee machine. This really helped get rid of the grime and anything that was left behind we whipped away with a paper towel. I’d have to say, I really think our coffee tastes better now that we’ve cleaned the machine.
2. Tuesday was a treat. The day started out with me checking my personal email (of course). Well I guess someone else had the same idea because my account was on lockdown due to their attempt to break into my account. After a solid 30 minute freak-out, I was able to get back into my account and change my password.
Well, later that same day I was driving down the interstate and a stone hit my windshield and it cracked! Thank goodness a repairman could drive to my house and fix it.
3. To cheer myself up, and anyone else who’s having an off week, here are some cutie-pie pics of Oliver. Enjoy!
What a good sport :)
Question: Have you been having an off-week too? What happened? Feel free to vent/complain. This is a judgment-free zone!
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the hat picture… quality. I needed that laugh
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It was even funnier in person!
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Oliver is the best, glad to see he is enjoying your hat as much as Karissa and I did :)
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Um, that is debatable! He pretty much wanted to eat it!
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omgg i’m dying over the picture of oliver in the winter hat. ARDORABLE!
sorry to hear about your windshield. that is such a bummer!! it’s happened to me a few times and it’s always horrible. not only is it expensive to fix, but it scares the crap out of you when it happens. Glad you are okay!!
Hope your week gets a little brighter. At least the weekend is coming up. xo
Brigitt @ Cook With B recently posted..Slow-Cooker Peppered Steak
You’re so right! I heard this loud ping, and I’m like “what the heck happened!?” Hopefully it doesn’t happen again!
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Well at least you have the best dressed dog in town!
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Awww I love Oliver!! So cute!!
PS if you rub a dryer sheet on your hair it helps with the static!
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Are you kidding!? I’m so buying some the next time I go to target!
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Cleaning coffee makers are a big B.
Brittney @ Brittney Breathing recently posted..List Lovin’ Thursday
Agreed! Hence why it never happens. You don’t really think about it.
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You already know I’ve been having an off week! Ugh, enough already… c’mon Friday!
I can’t believe you’ve had a coffee pot last 7 years… that’s amazing!
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i pretty much never really clean my coffee pot…i just rinse it. I should get this. my week has been okay…better than last week. I think lack of vitamin d in the winter always makes me feel “off”
You know, that’s probably it. My skin hasn’t touched the sun in weeks!
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Confession: I can’t remember the last time I cleaned my coffee pot besides the water holder part…maybe that explains some unsightly colors haha
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I’m glad I’m not the only one completely behind on this chore!
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I’d love to vent about the weather but I don’t even know where to start and there has been way too much drama at my office. That being said, I am on my way out of town (woo hoo!) so hopefully I will be much more relaxed when I return : )
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Is it in the air or something? I have really been having an off week. I’m moody and everything seems to be falling apart. Blah. Bring on the weekend!!!
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Awwa Oliver, I love his little hat! That’s an impressive run for a coffee maker!
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OH MY GOD, Oliver in that hat seriously just made my day.
I totally feel ya on this – little things can really bug me out if they feel like they’re piling on top of each other. I start to think that the world is picking on me :P
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Sorry to hear it hasn’t been the best week! Oliver is looking very stylish though and I know next week will be better because we are getting sushi for lunch! :)
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I hope that your weekend is better than your week! I have been trying to stay rejuvenated since my weekend trip and keep the sunshine feeling alive all week. It’s working okay but I feel you on this way too cold nad long winter. I just heard we have more snow coming next week. Yuck!
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OMG Last week was sooooooo tough for me too!!! There was one day (after the ATM ate my paycheck and I had to go inside and through hoops to fix it) that I decided my bad luck had to end at some point so I bought lottery tickets. Needless to say, I am still at work today, so that didn’t exactly work out. But so far I am having a much better week this week. I’m sorry you had an off week too, but am kinda glad I was not alone!! Hope this week is much better for you!!
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Thanks for such a sweet message, Alissa! And I can’t believe the ATM ate your paycheck. I had a friend who was at the pump once and the machine ate her credit card.
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