Autumn is my absolute favorite time of year – apple cider, layering clothes, lower utility bill – so I thought I’d share three of my all time favorite autumn photos for this week’s You Capture.

I also just signed up for Picnik and am getting the hang of some of their features – I’m obviously a big fan of saturation and rounded corners. I’m of the school of thought that if a photo is going to be edited/altered/enhanced, it should be done very obviously.

What’s old is new again, right? Enjoy!

Me and my sister – 2007

My husband (before he was my husband) and dog – downtown Indianapolis- 2006

My dog – 2006

My tank-ass started Atkins on Monday. My goal is to lose 55 pounds.

55 pounds. Isn’t that the average weight of a 2nd grader?

Once I get all my meals planned out, Atkins is about the only diet that I don’t struggle with. Especially since it’s not as stringent as it used to be – there’s lots of veggies with every meal to offset the heart-stopping bacon and eggs breakfasts.

The only part of the diet that’s a real challenge for me is what to drink. I usually drink fruit juice – but that’s the biggest Atkins faux pas I can make – and I can only drink so much hot tea with Splenda before my bladder explodes. So you can bet I mustered up a parched YES when Fruit2O asked if I’d like to sample the six new flavors of Fruti2O Essentials.

Fruit20 Essentials are an Atkin’s dream – zero calories, zero carbs, with the nutrients equal to two servings of fruit in every bottle. The flavors are subtle and refreshing – which is what I crave most between cheese courses. I think that they are best served very cold to bring out the fruit flavors.

• Cranberry Raspberry
• Strawberry Kiwi
• Peach Mango
• Citrus
• Blueberry Pomegranate *my favorite*
• Cherry Acai

Whether you’re on a diet or just looking for a healthier alternative to fruit juices and soda, get your coupon and gives Fruit2O a try. It’s saved my tank-ass from cheating on this diet!

This is a sponsored post. Please see my site policy if you have any questions. I’m going to have another piece of bacon.

Back in my Catholic school days (seriously – is there anybody out there that didn’t guess that I went to Catholic school?) I used to totally rock the saddle shoes and knee high socks. Granted, it was more of a uniform requirement than a personal choice – what I really wanted to wear the LA Gears with the leather spirals on the side and the license plate key chain, but my mom said they would get too dirty – but looking back I think they totally kick ass.

In fact, I think they kick so much ass that I want a pair now. The question is, does a grown woman wearing saddle shoes look chic and fashion forward or like a complete idiot?

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I am such a cheap-ass about some things. I know it’s hard to believe that she who will spend $400 on a purse in the blink of an eye is a tightwad, but I am – and the #1 thing I hate to spend money on, is cable.

We’ve been piddle-dicking around with rabbit ears and balling up tinfoil for almost 3-years now, because I absolutely refuse to pay $50/mo for no-frills cable. Shouldn’t access to channels 2-5-7-9-32 a basic human right?

Not having cable really doesn’t phase us – until we have a lazy weekend and there’s nothing to do but twiddle our thumbs.

Apparently someone took pity on us poor cable-less souls and created Fancast. Oh, how I want to make-out with whoever created Fancast. 10,000 hours of online video programming, more than 60,000 available videos, over 13,000 of which are full-length television shows such as Glee – which I have never seen because I.don’t.have.cable. – all for FREE.

Of course, there’s some quick commercials that pop up during the videos – but who gives a rip? It’s FREE! And those commercials keep it FREE so by all means tell me a little bit about Cesars dog food.

As excited as I am about Fancast, you’re going to have to go check it out yourself – I have to go overdose on Glee.

This was a slightly, maybe, possibly sponsored post. I am entered to win gift certificates for blogging about Fancast. Please see my site policy if you have any questions.