Shanon’s Blog

My sister and I hit the gym for the first time in a while last night and her boyfriend came along with us to make sure we knew what we were doing and to show us some new stuff. It was a pretty tough hour and a half, but one that we needed. I think I’m PMSing AGAIN because I never crave carbs like I did yesterday. And salt. I’m not that big on salt unless it’s on certain things, but I could’ve poured a bottle of Morton’s salt on my tongue and maybe loved it. I ate Chicken in a Biscuits like they were going out of style. With Easy Cheese. And reduced fat Cheez It’s. then some pastry and an apple jelly sandwich.  Let me tell you about the greatness of the apple jelly sandwich. Or the peanut butter and apple jelly sandwich. If you want a pain in the butt eater, I’m your girl. I feel so bad sometimes because I’m so totally picky. I love Mexican Food and wraps. Cereal, sandwiches, and salad. I am so sure that people get tired of having to deal with my habits. But I have been turned onto some fantastic new things that I could tell you about, but they are kind of a big deal to me. It’s so simple, too. OK. Here’s one that is so simple. So standard. But I never gave it a fair shot. Ketchup and ranch. Together. My mom made fried chicken for us last week and every bite of friend badness dipped in ketchup and ranch was a little piece of heaven. We went to Corner Bar one day last week and tried the sampler platter. It had quesadillas, fried jalapenos, mini corndogs, and cheese fries. I have never appreciated the corn dog…or the mini corn dog…like I did on this occasion. Nor have I ever wanted to have the tasty goodness in my mouth like I have since that night. Dipped in ranch, mustard and ketchup! How exciting is this! I have more dipping secrets that have been taught to me, but I choose not to share because I want them to be sacred.  Oh…one more thing. I had dinner with Mary and her family on Sunday for Easter. They made chicken and a Louisiana specialty I’d never had before. I don’t know how to spell it…boudin? It was so great and I want more of it. I would have never guessed that fried rice and meat would be so freaking fantastic. But it was. And dipping it in ranch took away from the taste. This is the only item of food I’ve ever had that’s taste was taken away with ranch. My mind is so on food right now and I know  it’s because I’m a hormonal mess. This always happens. I don’t like nuts but yesterday my peantut butter and apple jelly sandwich was with extra crunchy peanut butter. And I want a Snickers bar and I don’t like chocolate either. Nor do I ever HAVE TO HAVE a soda. But I can’t get the tasty taste of diet coke from the fountain out of my head. What’s wrong with me? I have to think of something else to think about, so here’s a list of the most recent stuff I’ve downloaded.Leona Lewis- Bleeding LoveLil Wayne- LollipopUsher- love In This ClubLil Mama- Shawty Get LooseT-Pain- She Got It Do you notice a trend? All rap and hip hop. No country. I think my heart and mind was meant to love  rap and hip hop instead of sad country. I can still listen to it, but I think I’m going through a phase where I just want to bounce because that’s what I’m good at. At least it’s one thing in a long list of things I’m good at. I could do that list, too, but I don’t really know what I would put on it. Have you ever tried to deliberately think and make a list of things you are good at? It’s pretty much impossible unless you include the small things like double knotting my shoes, which I used to be great at but now not so much. I’m also good at refilling my water bottle because I drink so much water I cannot afford to use a new bottle every time I run out. I’m good at heating up instant hot dogs and putting ranch and ketchup on my plate. I am also good at scrubbing my bathroom sink with Clorox wipes which are GOD SENT and plunging the toilet when needed. I should just stop there. I am NOT good at taking a pill while drinking water through a straw. I think it’s all in my head, but I choke every time. I guess it’s not really going to make anyones day better or worse for knowing this info, but there you go.