What I Learned This Week

February 23, 2010

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what-i-learned-this-weekAs always, I have a long random list of things I’ve learned. Funny thing is that unless I write them down or note them on the iPhone notepad, I often have trouble remembering what they are. Especially if I’m hopped up on chocolate and Olympic viewing.

Most of the uniforms (costumes?) worn in the Olympics could double as body spanx.

The Skeleton is like a train wreck ready to happen a wild and crazy sport and I enjoy watching it.

I am a huge fan of ice skating, however, the Ice Dance Compulsories had me thinking my time could be better spent cleaning a toilet.

The Free Dance however is a different story.

Just because your four-year-old will not recite his Pioneer Club memory verses for you, you should not assume that it’s because he doesn’t know them.

Unless you have a lot of random time on your hands, you probably should not download (?) the Words With Friends app on your iPhone. Oh, and if you do get the Words With Friends APP you might as well go ahead and get the Lexeme APP.

It really bothers me when United States Olympic Atheletes do not put their hand over their heart during The Star Spangled Banner. And each time it happens, I am more bothered by it. Do something with those funky green flowers and show some respect folks.

I love give-aways! In fact, I’m hosting one today over on my Review Page - go have a look!

IHOP has some really good pancakes which stands to reason because they are the International House of Pancakes. It’s just that I only recently ordered pancakes there and discovered the big warm blob of butter sitting atop the stack. I can’t be sure but I think the warm butter makes the pancakes better than normal pancakes.

[NOTE TO SELF: Purchase real butter at the grocery store for your next pancake breakfast extravaganza]

#ff over at Twitter means Follow Friday. I had people on Twitter #ff’n me and I had no idea what it meant. Reluctantly, I came up with some things in my head and then remembered that my friend Google would surely know. Granted, it would have been much easier to ask the Twitter Tweeps about it, however, I feared it was something I wouldn’t want attention drawn to.

Thanks, Google.

Seeing the new Thesis Theme pop up all over the blogosphere makes me wish I had the sense to change my own theme.

And speaking of the new Thesis Theme, pop over to Musings Of A Housewife to see the new theme and to visit other What I Learned This Week posts.

{ 9 comments }

1 april February 23, 2010 at 10:38 am

Oh, how I love pancakes. We have IHOP, but we have another place that’s locally owned and makes the most ridiculously decadent pancakes and waffles. I LOVE THEM!
.-= april´s last blog ..A Delicious Win =-.

2 Stacy February 23, 2010 at 12:06 pm

Hey! It’s free pancake day TODAY at IHOP! Get a free short stack!

3 Jean February 23, 2010 at 1:14 pm

I recommend “Land O’ Lakes” Spreadable Butter. Red lid — the green lid is the “Lite” kind; but it doesn’t taste nearly as good. A little costly, but worth it – in my humble opinion.

I’m with you re the hand over the heart thing – they should be ashamed – why do they think they are there?

4 Kellyn February 23, 2010 at 3:08 pm

That bothers me too, I always yell at the TV when the anthem is going. Drives me nuts.

5 Becca - Our Crazy Boys February 23, 2010 at 3:23 pm

I completely agree with the National Anthem.. I think it should be a requirement to put your hand over your heart.

And the #ff thing? I googled it, too :)

6 Janel February 23, 2010 at 5:47 pm

I have been craving the pancakes at IHOP for weeks! Now I must go. Yes, real butter rules on pancakes.
.-= Janel´s last blog ..Organizing the Kitchen/Homework Area/Family Central =-.

7 LeAnn @ See Great Thingsa February 23, 2010 at 9:31 pm

#ff, I never knew! Lots of wisdom there that will go a long way!

8 Erika February 24, 2010 at 2:28 am

If you are someone who likes honey, you should try it on your pancakes, it’s great and gives you more energy then syrup and almost equal too Mrs. Butterworth. :)

9 Musings of a Housewife March 1, 2010 at 10:12 am

YES! On the national anthem. And also, I have not been to IHOP in years. That sounds good.

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