Traffic

I have calculated that I spend roughly 7 hours and 30 minutes in rush hour traffic to and from work each week. That seems like too much time in the car for a week. Think of what I could do with that amount of time if I were at home instead. Maybe it's time to change that!


Shaw's Shout Out of the Day: My favorite frozen organic food Amy's. They have amazing food, at a good price, and easy to prepare. I've had numerous dishes and haven't found anything I don't like. Their chocolate cake is amazing too. Try it and see if you like it.

Chihuly Nights at Cheekwood

Well, I promised some new artsy stuff to add to my blog, and here is the first. This past Friday evening I went over to Cheekwood Botanical Gardens here in Nashville, TN to see Chihuly Nights. From May 25th to October 31st, they are featuring glass artist Dale Chihuly's work. On Wednesday, Thursday and Friday nights they light up the artwork and are open till 10:00 p.m. for Chihuly Nights. I've seen his glass works before in numerous places, but I've never seen it at night all light up. I gotta say it was pretty cool to see that. If your in the Nashville area I recommend going to see this exhibit as it is totally worth it!

You can read more about Dale Chihuly and his glass work at this website.

Shaw's Shout Out: I just happened to come across this Blog site called Izzie Grace Blog Backgrounds. She has all these adorable scrapbook type backgrounds for your blog. You just paste the code in and add the link to the image you want to use. So if you are starting an new blog or are wanting to give your current blog a new look, go check out this site!

Coffee coffee, oh coffee!

Do you love coffee like I do? I mean I can't function in the mornings without it. I stumble around half awake till I get some coffee flowing in the veins. I have my favorite brands and flavors, and then I have that backup coffee that hangs out in the bin till I need it. I own a Tassimo coffee maker, and a regular coffee pot too. I love my Tassimo as it is super handy. You don't have to think too hard to operate it - grab coffee disk, stick it in, push large button and poof, a cup of coffee is in front of you. Can't go wrong with that! And they have Cappuccino disks, which happen to be my fav.


Shaw's shout out of the Day: The best coffee maker ever!

Hello Again! It's me attempting to blog again! Yes you read that correctly!

Ok, I've decided it is time I revamp the ol' Shawsters Blog and start blogging again. Time for a new look and feel for the blog. I'll still do my Shaw Shout Out's at the bottom of each blog, an added favorite of mine. And I plan to add in some fun and interesting art and design information to each post.

So what is assisting me to start blogging again? .....a new computer! I recently got a new Mac Mini and wide screen HP monitor and I'm loving it! I'm surfing away, Facebooking of course, and organizing every single photo I've every taken in iPhoto. Totally loving the new computer and the new feeling that comes with it. Having a new piece of new technology in front of me gives me a good excuse to start blogging again.


Shaw's Shout out of the day: The Daily Corgi Blog
This is my newest favorite blog! My dog Frasier is a welsh corgi, and I love reading about other corgis as well.

Art from a Cigarette Vending Machine

This is a super cool artsy thing I just recently found out about and want to pass along. This artist group based out of Winston-Salem, North Carolina has taken old cigarette machines and have turned them into art vending machine's instead. Too cool! The machines are all around the country and there is one right here in Middle Tennessee at Tennessee Performing Arts Center. Basically you put $5.00 in the machine, pick the art piece you would like to purchase, pull the knob, and a cellophane wrapped square box with a piece of original artwork comes out. Too cool. I love neat artsy things like this!

Shaw's Shout out of the Day: Art-o-mat

Let the shopping begin!

Have you started your Christmas shopping yet? If your like me you probably haven't! I have not started yet. It takes me a bit to get into the Christmas shopping mode. But I always take a day off in December to have a day to myself and do some shopping, which I'll be doing this coming week. I find it much easier to take a day off and go during the week instead of shopping on the weekends. During the week it is less crowded and much easier to get in and out of places. On the weekends everything around here gets jammed packed and it gets hard and aggravating to just simply get in and out of stores. No thanks! I guess I could do some online shopping instead as that would be nice and easy. But I enjoy going in the stores and looking around and picking things out. So I wish you well on your journey of Christmas shopping this holiday season!


Shaw's shout out: Glee my new favorite show. Love this show as it is too funny! If you haven't watched it yet give it a try!

Thanksgiving 2009

Well it is hard to believe it is November and Thanksgiving already, but it is, so Happy Thanksgiving! I hope everyone enjoys their day and hanging with family and friends where ever you may be. I stayed here in town this Thanksgiving and the parents have come in to visit. Since it is just the three of us, we don't mess with all the food preparation. Instead, we go to Cracker Barrel. We went last year as well and it was awesome! No cooking, no cleaning, just gotta wait to get in and eat. They give you a ton of food, and it is all only $8.99! Can't beat that.

On the home front, I am really enjoying my new apartment. I got all moved in at the end of August. It was a hectic move, but well worth it! I really like my new neighborhood and all the stores/restaurants within walking distance. Everyone is very friendly and it is a good place to be. I'm now much more happy with my living situation!

Well everyone enjoy all the food eating today! Take a nice nap as well and relax. And if your doing the crazy Friday shopping I hope you get the best deals out there! Happy Day!


Shaw's shout out of the day: Cracker Barrel