Windshield

I've always found it very cute when I am out with a guy and if we stop for gasoline, he cleans the windshield while the gas tank fills. I like sitting in the car and watching him do it. I don't know why. I just do.

Texas Drink Troughs

This is one way cold drinks are stored in Texas gas stations. These troughs are usually full of beer, but also a few sodas for the kidlets/non-drinkers. I am always tempted to sneak a piece of ice to suck on; gross, I know, but when it's 100+ degrees for weeks on end, you don't pass up ice when you see it.

This post should also explain why hockey is not popular in South Texas. Ice? Ice is what keeps the beer cold. End of story.

Frosty and Fries

Not the healthiest lunch ever, but so delicious.

Sweet Reunions

Last time I went home to Texas, I had the chance to see a friend I hadn't seen since moving away. I always had a little crush on him and was a bit more self-conscious than I wanted to be, but I sucked up my insecurities and we had a very sweet reunion. I was so glad I hadn't let my insecurities stop me from the chance to reconnect with an old friend.

As I am currently transplanted, my best friends all live elsewhere. The ones who still know all my secrets, even from hundreds (and thousands) of miles away. (In addition to hating the same things, good friends can be judged by the dirt they have on you. These friends could bury me alive. And never would.) When we get together, it's as if we were never apart. It sucks to be separated from those you love, care about, and just plain enjoy spending time with. But it really makes you appreciate when you can be together again. And that's a great feeling.

Fage Yogurt

Plain yogurt with a little honey or maple syrup to sweeten is one of my favorite afternoon snacks. I recently tried Fage yogurt, and I'll never go back to Dannon. It's got the texture of a yogurt + cream cheese blend and just feels really good on your lips and tongue. And very filling for the calories. You can buy a small canister with a honey compartment attached; if you want maple, you've got to make it yourself.

Seriously, it's really good. Try it. (I'm trying to get my hands on the Tzatziki sauce.)

Fage ("fa-yeh") Products

Running Skirts

I bought my first running skirt a few months ago while I was training for the marathon. It's what I wore on race day, very comfortable due to the built-in underwear and loose-on-the-legs style. I often got skin irritation on my upper thighs from shorts fabric after a long run, but this skirt + Bodyglide eliminated that. I am sure there are expensive skirts out there, I got this one at Target for $20.

5 Things That Are Not Overrated

1. My wireless mouse
2. Paid housecleaning
3. A video iPod for traveling
4. MAC 'Underage' Lipglass
5. Bananas

Not Being a Wife in 1939

This handy little chart, written in 1939, helpfully calculates whether your wife is a success or a failure (click to enlarge). Red nail polish? Fail. Letting the nanny put the kids to bed? Fail. Eating breakfast naked? Fail. (Although the #8 demerit, that I agree with.) I took the test, based on what I think I'd do. I got 2 raw score points. Fail. Damn you naked breakfast!

And thanks to alert commenter Dal, here is a link to the full survey for both husbands and wives. Thanks Dal!