Tracy Calabrese

My name is Tracy. I am a Jersey girl at heart, but currently reside in Dallas, TX.

Likes: My family and friends, my cat - Jersey, good food, the smell of the ocean, New Jersey cliches, music most people don't listen to, cooking, photography, literature a million other things.

Dislikes: Peppers and mushrooms, waiting in line, people who lack common sense, vodka, spiders and flies and a million other things.

Tracy Calabrese

Tonight’s dinner.

1 day ago dinner work junk food late night doritos wine barefoot

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Crazy.

It’s only Tuesday. It’s been a crazy week. And it’s only Tuesday. Seriously?!

Work is insane right now for many more reasons that I can disclose.

I screamed my head off at Allstate today. If you have a car and/or home insurance company with reasonable rates and good coverage that you recommend, please let me know as I am now looking for a new insurance company.

I ate pizza and indulged in an adult beverage for the last two nights.

And….it’s only Tuesday!

1 week ago 1 note work stress crazy car insurance pizza tuesday

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It’s been a hell of a week.

I definitely could have handled this week with more composure, but the stress got to me. I snapped at a few people, freaked out about things I had no control over, worked too many hours and ate too much junk food.

But today, a big weight was lifted off my shoulders as things started to fall into place. I feel so much better. I am really looking forward to some dinner and drinks with my friend Lenora tonight, sleeping in tomorrow, dinner with the family to celebrate my mom and dad’s birthdays tomorrow night and a nice relaxing Sunday.

Cheers to a good weekend!

2 weeks ago 1 note weekend work stress junk food drinks friends family

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V-Day/President’s Day weekend recap.

Friday - Worked from home due to the snow covered roads and because my office building had no power. Met up with my friend/co-worker Shaun, a true NJ boy, who was in town for a work event. We bitched about work, rambled on about how we can’t find normal people to date and had a few drinks.
Saturday - Ran some errands. Lounged around. Gave myself a manicure. Did laundry.
Sunday - Went grocery shopping. Spent Valentine’s Day with my friend Ashley - saw Up in the Air (best movie I have seen in a while), had drinks and appetizers at The Porch, then met up with our co-worker Brett and his buddy for some drinks. He was definitely trying to set Ashley up with this guy. A little awkward.
Monday - Helped my dad at his office. Bought a new car! 2010 Volkswagen Jetta SE. Spent some time with my family. Going to bed early.

3 weeks ago 3 notes weekend recap work drinks friends valentine's day president's day movie errands

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“You know why!” has been a common phrase around my office this week.

1 month ago work you know why kicked in the nuts

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Tomorrow’s Horoscope.

Is not looking so good…

Various obligations that you have to others are likely to be dominating your agenda right now. And this could end up producing a few conflicts and tensions for you to have to deal with today. Some things might be a little hard to sort out at the moment. And you might be wishing that you could just escape from your troubles for the day.

via California Psychics

1 month ago 1 note horoscope tomorrow work stress can i stay in bed all day?

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Wanted: New car.

My lease is up next month and I am ready to move on and get a new car. I currently have an Acura TSX, but I am looking for something a little more budget-friendly. I also drive two miles to work every day, so a luxury vehicle is not something that is necessary.

Any suggestions?

1 month ago 2 notes car lease acura work driving

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I started today off in a foul mood. I didn’t sleep well last night. I woke up with a headache. Work started out crazy and got worse throughout the day. A small issue was blown out of proportion (it was a simple misunderstanding) and it made me look bad to my client. My normal 8 minute commute home was more like 45 minutes since I had to work off-site in Richardson today.

Today was one of those days where I thought, screw my diet, I want a damn cheeseburger. But, I stayed strong and ate something healthy for dinner.

Now I all I can think about is sinking my teeth into a Jake’s hamburger with American Cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and pickles with both mayo and ketchup with a side of Jumpin’ Jake fries. This meal is going to be the one meal I eat on my cheat day very soon.

1 month ago 2 notes cheeseburger french fires weakness work stress bad day diet

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Strangest luncheon menu ever.

I went to a work luncheon today. I was expected rubber chicken, mashed potatoes and some kind of veggie and chocolate cake for dessert.

Being on day three of Weight Watchers, I had a snack before I left and figured I could take the skin off the chicken, eat the veggies a bite or two of mashed potatoes and ask the waiter to take the chocolate cake away.

Much to my surprise, they served the strangest lunch I have ever had a luncheon.

Caeser salad
Chili with cornbread
Toppings (cheese, sour cream and onions)
Apple pie

WTF?! I didn’t plan on eating such a fatty meal, but I think I did pretty well. I ate half the salad, about a cup of chili (no toppings), half a piece of cornbread and exactly three bites of apple pie. I estimated the meal to be about 12 points, which is more than I eat at any meal and more than half of the points allowance I get in one day.

Despite the points debacle, chili is definitely the strangest meal I have ever been served at a luncheon.

1 month ago 2 notes lunch luncheon strange work chili chicken

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