Sick days--My little remedies

All week I have been feeling a little under the weather all week, but I tried to brush it off and continue on with my week. Finally, on Saturday night after church it found me. The sore throat, runny nose, aches... the whole deal. So, I have tried to just rest and start to medicate so I can be all healthy for my birthday next week. All of this has got me thinking about the little remedies that always make me feel better.  What are your sick day rituals? Besides medicine what tricks do you use to make yourself feel better?

Here are a few of my favorite things to do when I am sick to feel better-



1. BYE BYE BIRDIE- This is one of my favorite guilty pleasure movies of all time. I first got obsessed with this movie when I was 9. It came on tv shortly before I got sick and had to stay home a couple of days. I made my poor sister watch this at least 4 times. About a year I randomly found it again and saved on my DVR, so when I am feeling a little under the weather a little frivolous dancing and song warms my little cold dead heart!

2. TV Marathon- Depending on the year and the mood a good movie marathon is always a favorite of mine.

This time it was old school Gilmore Girls. I just love that show. I especially like it when Logan comes on the scene. I find him to be very charming and kinda of create a little edge to Rory's squeaky clean side.

I also love Ugly Betty-- I have the first season on DVD and whenever it is on I try to watch it, that show is heart warming, funny, and a little silly. Plus, for a long time I felt like my life was awkwardly resembling Betty's career, and that is always good when you can identify with a character.

3. I really love Campbell's chicken noodle soup. It brings me back to being a kid, plus it helps with the sore throat and runny nose. When I was a kid I used to eat chicken noodle soup every morning for breakfast.

 

What I 'm reading these days

I just got two new books from the Springfield public library. I would like to quickly state that I LOVE the library. The Springfield library is amazing, they have so many really great and fun books. It is so cheap and there are so many locations to choose from. I enjoy reading, especially in the summertime, (who doesn't love a good book while laying by the pool) but I am trying to start the year off right.

 So here is what I am currently reading.

Classy by Dereck Blasberg- My friend Jessica told me the other day that I simply had to read this funny book, so I reserved it and even though I just started it I have to admit it is HILARIOUS! I think many of you will appreciate this read, it is super witty and cheeky. Below is a description of the book. I suggest you pick it up.

This guide provides wise yet hip advice on how an "extremely modern" young woman can be a lady and avoid being a "tramp," but it is so much more. Can she learn how to travel overseas or attend social events in style? Check. Can she learn to plan a wonderful dinner party, complete with correct place settings? Check. Can she learn how to avoid the wrong guy, drinking too much, cigarettes, or drugs without being a nerd? Check. Can she learn proper social customs and etiquette, and how to be a great friend? Check. She can also gain sound advice about these and myriad other important elements of life, including sensible dressing, successfully handling relationships, being knowledgeable about the world, and making good personal choices. Quotes from famous people savvy about the ins and outs of each subject addressed, plus catchy color photos and pertinent captions, add interest and flavor to the extremely upbeat and thought-provoking chapters. Humorous "self-tests" and their results reinforce the points being made.

Uncharted Territori by Tori Spelling  Tori Spelling is a very random celebrity. I had heard that her books were funny so I decided to try them. This book is pretty cute so far. She has a couple other books and if this one goes well I might try to read them. I really want to read the book by her mom. I heard it is really juicy-- so that will be on my poolside reading list.

Tori finally has everything she thought she wanted—a loving family and a successful career—but trying to live a normal life in Hollywood is a little weird. With the irresistible wit, attitude, and humor that fans have come to love, the New York Times bestselling author of sTORI telling and Mommywood is back with more hilarious, heartwarming, and candid stories of juggling work, marriage, motherhood, and reality television cameras.

Tori comes clean about doing her time on jury duty, stalking herself on Twitter, discovering her former 90210 castmates’ "I Hate Tori" club, contracting swine flu, and contacting Farrah Fawcett from the dead. Like many mothers, she struggles to find balance (Stars, they’re just like us!)—only most women don’t have to battle it out with paparazzi at the grocery store. She talks openly about the darker side of life in the spotlight: media scrutiny over her weight and her marriage to Dean McDermott, her controversial relationship with Dean’s ex-wife, and her unfolding reconciliation with her mother.

A look into my DVR

I have not done this in a while, but here is a look into my DVR. These are the most recent 15 things I currently have on my DVR. 

1. Chelsea Handler
2. Kimora: Life in the Fab Lane
3. The Soup
4. Lie to me
5. Tosh.0
6. Brothers and Sisters - really old ones from Reelz channel
7. Kourtney and Kim Take New York
8. How I met your mother
9. Holly's World
10. Real Housewives of Atlanta
11. Tootsie
12. White Collar
13. Footloose
14. Steal Magnolia's
15. Whip it.

After reading this list, even I am judging me a little. What can I say, I love reality tv.

I know I have not been on here in a million years, and I apologize. You all have been faithful followers and I left you high and dry. I am back now-- Get ready for the musings and shannigans of Ashley Tanner in 2011!! To make amends and get you in the loop of what I've been up to here is a list of 10 things I did while I was away from you.

SINCE I'VE BEEN GONE--

10. I started and completed my social media certification class. That explains most of my absence, I had to be writing on a much less vivacious one might I add.


9. I went to Silver dollar city and climbed in this super creepy cave-- ok the cave was not that super creepy as caves go I am sure it is charming but I am creeped out by heights, stairs, and small passage ways far below the earth. I am glad I did it though, I love challenges.


8.I went with Emily to go see the Black Swan with Natalie Portman. That movie was good, but VERY creepy. Ballerina's officially freak me out now.


7. I had a Christmas party at my house. This is my first officially party in my swinging bachelorette pad. I have had dinner guests and such but it was great to have 15 of my nearest and dearest Springfield pals to come celebrate Jesus' birthday and hang out and eat yummy treats.


6. I went to the Indianna for the first time to visit my friend Jessica. We rang in the new year in Indianapolis, and had a really fun time.

5.I got to spend some quality time with my adorable niece and nephew. They are just the cutest little things EVER~!

4. I volunteered at church for an outreach. I really enjoyed it, and will do it again.

3. I started taking zumba classes 2 days a week. I should have done this sooner, those of you who know me at all could see the handwriting on the wall for this one. I love to shake my groove thing. It has been 3 weeks thus far I really like it.

2.Joined Twitter-- So hit me up and follow my words of wisdom and random funnies.

http://twitter.com/#!/dashofsosass

1. I fell in love with these songs while I was away... ENJOY