Super Speak http://www.robynstorms.com Adding my sass, wit and not-so-secret identity to the blogosphere. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:33:29 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Times Are Tough, Even Spell Check Is Out Of The Budget http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SuperSpeak/~3/wQiaCxGqRCY/times-tough-spell-check-budget.html http://www.robynstorms.com/times-tough-spell-check-budget.html#comments Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:33:29 +0000 Robyn http://www.robynstorms.com/?p=820 My office overlooks a spectacular view of the State Prison. So when my coworkers and I found out that a cafe at the prison was open to the public we couldn’t resist trying it. After all, they named it the Hard Times Cafe. It’s true. I can’t make this stuff up. Of course this then elicited a sing-along of  “It’s a Hard Knock Life” as a group of us were counting down to our special lunch. Which only made seeing her at the cash register taking our orders all the more fun. Hello, Annie!And if that wasn’t enough I discovered a new dish – the chicken casa dia. It may have been $2.49 on the menu but seeing that was priceless. Word around the prison (that’s right, I know people) is they have since fixed the error of their ways but it will always be a chicken house day to me. I didn’t end up ordering it because I really wanted a bacon cheeseburger but if you ever find yourself at the Hard Times Cafe, the prices are low, the food delicious, and if you’re lucky you may have your order taken by a celebrity.

]]> http://www.robynstorms.com/times-tough-spell-check-budget.html/feed 0 http://www.robynstorms.com/times-tough-spell-check-budget.html The Two Best Years Of My Life http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SuperSpeak/~3/3240cAyMOVY/years-life.html http://www.robynstorms.com/years-life.html#comments Mon, 09 Aug 2010 16:55:48 +0000 Robyn http://www.robynstorms.com/?p=810 Can’t believe it’s been two years. Our wedding day was pretty memorable and the most fun I’ve had at a wedding. I highly recommend choreographing a dance routine that takes your guests by surprise. Sadly ours did not end up on YouTube, because if it had we would be up to like a gazillion views by now.

I would like to tell you about the great weekend we had celebrating in Park City, but that post will have to wait until next month when we actually go. Yup, surgery still stinks and continues to disrupt my plans. Or at least postpone them

Mr. S has a little something planned for tonight so all is not lost. That is just one of the many reasons why I love him.

]]> http://www.robynstorms.com/years-life.html/feed 0 http://www.robynstorms.com/years-life.html Picnics, Pioneers And A Hello Kitty Pinata http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SuperSpeak/~3/wziWg2B51lg/picnics-pioneers-kitty-pinata.html http://www.robynstorms.com/picnics-pioneers-kitty-pinata.html#comments Mon, 09 Aug 2010 04:53:38 +0000 Robyn http://www.robynstorms.com/?p=802 The weekend before Mr. S had to have his second surgery we were lucky enough to spend a long weekend up in Cache Valley. My brother and his family were here from Taiwan so saying we had a jam-packed 4 days is an understatement. My adorable niece, Elizabeth, turned 2 so the family took advantage of her being here and planned a birthday party. I was in charge of decorations. I may have gone a little crazy but I have always been a details kind of gal and Zurchers makes it too easy. Plus, once you start with a theme, it’s hard to know where to stop. Even Kingston took part in the festivities.For the first time in my professional life I had Pioneer Day off from work. This meant that I was able to enjoy the kind of parade that only a small town in Cache Valley can provide. The family had to split up to attend two different parades because we had a niece in one and a nephew in another. I was just glad that the one I attended had plenty of Tootsie Rolls thrown my way. Everyone got back together for some baseball, dinner and fireworks.My favorite day of the weekend was the day we went to Bear Lake. I love the sun. And I love the water. I did feel bad for Mr. S who spent the day sitting on the beach unable to walk very well or get in the water. I made it up to him with a stop at La Beau’s for a shake. It was a great weekend and since our summer was cut short the next day with surgery, I’m very glad we were able to have those few days. Now the plan is to get Mr. S walking. I have a lot of plans for fall and I need a husband who can walk. Preferable without crutches or a cane.

]]> http://www.robynstorms.com/picnics-pioneers-kitty-pinata.html/feed 0 http://www.robynstorms.com/picnics-pioneers-kitty-pinata.html Feels Like We’ve Been Here Before http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SuperSpeak/~3/OXzxYuygNi8/feels.html http://www.robynstorms.com/feels.html#comments Thu, 29 Jul 2010 17:23:17 +0000 Robyn http://www.robynstorms.com/?p=799 If you get a Christmas card from me this year and it sounds negative and bitter, it’s because 2010 has not been kind to us. Don’t get me wrong, I am working every day to see the glass half full but this year continues to challenge my optimism and patience like no year ever has. I’m still hoping for a change of luck so if when things turn around I will keep you and my Christmas card recipients posted.

Why the doom and gloom? Would you believe that Mr. S had to have surgery on his leg again only days after he lost his job? I know, right? How much is one great looking couple asked to endure in one year? And it’s only July.

Thank goodness we were able to go on our motorcycle trip and enjoy one month of summer without incident. Thank goodness for awesome neighbors who have kept us well fed. Thank goodness for Oreos. Without them I would be 5 lbs lighter but cope a  little less. Pass the milk.

]]> http://www.robynstorms.com/feels.html/feed 1 http://www.robynstorms.com/feels.html It All Started With A Mouse http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SuperSpeak/~3/vt8dyISC_8U/started-mouse.html http://www.robynstorms.com/started-mouse.html#comments Sat, 17 Jul 2010 16:10:53 +0000 Robyn http://www.robynstorms.com/?p=790 Today is the 55th Anniversary of one of my favorite places – Disneyland! I, of course wasn’t there on opening day. Though wouldn’t have that been the greatest?I do remember being there for the 35th, 40th, 45th, 50th. Not on the actual day, but sometime during the anniversary years. And after 4 trips to Disney World, including the 7 months I worked there, I think I’ve hit some of WDW anniversaries too. I don’t always consciously choose to go to celebrate the milestones, but I go often enough that it has just worked out. My name is Robyn, and I am a Disney-oholic. It has been 2 years since my last visit. Though I have no intention of earning my 3 year chip. In keeping with tradition I will be going later this year.

I came across a great video on the Disney Parks blog showing footage from opening day 55 years ago. Take a look and celebrate with Walt Disney on his big day.

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