See what had happened was....

Guess what I got me today....!

2011-04-08T22:27:00.004-05:00

I'm so excited because I finally ordered myself a Nook! Mitch's mom gave me a $50 Barnes & Noble gift card for part of my Christmas present. When she was here last week she gave Mitch & I each another $50 gift card so I decided to go ahead and order it and I can not wait for it to be here.

So tell me.... what should I read first?

It's 1:36am && were wedding planning...

2011-01-02T01:35:00.000-06:00

Seriously-- M & I arent members of a church. Awful, I know. We don't have a strong connection to any site we talk about until tonight. See we attended my cousins wedding tonight. In Brownsville. Small: family and friends, less than 100 people. Baptist church=no dancing or liquor. M liked it.

My wedding plan earlier today--eloping. Vegas. The Stratosphere's Chapel in the Clouds. 844 feet above the Vegas strip on 11-11-11 at 11:11. Family and friends can watch live stream online.

Then M saw how "easy" my cousins wedding was. Crap. After hours of debate we've set a plan...

9-10-11
-It's a Saturday and my nephews birthday.
-First United Methodist Church in Brownsville. Why? It's beautiful. It's my grandmothers church. She knows people who can cater, take pictures, do flowers, etc so it will be on the cheap side. M has been to several weddings there and several events for my family as well.

9-10-11 @ 12:13.... kinda cool. Lets talk to my grandmother and the church people first.

So if I can get the church that day, were all set. So next I was worried about my diet. *IF* I lose 2 pounds a week, I'll be at goal for my wedding. No pressure there right?

Crap. Kinda nervous. Kinda excited. Let's do this!!

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Where have I been?

2011-01-01T19:54:00.005-06:00

I haven't blogged since September. Wowza. What have you missed?

I got engaged!! True story, no lie. :)) December 14th, I stayed home from work in a funk, blue kind of depressed mood. I spent the day with my TiVo, ignoring my ever growing to do list. Mitch came home from work and was in and out of the house and I was ignoring him for the most part and we were getting ready to go to Target because I needed boxes to wrap presents in AND.... he brings me a big ol box of cupcakes from Muddy's. I was like awww how sweet... still clueless, I opened the box and screamed. Awww... we're precious. Then....

14 hours later, my mother fell in our driveway and broke her femur... on the day of my finals... the day after my engagement. Wha...? She was taken by ambulance to a local hospital and I met her there. She was in a lot of pain and screamed like I've never heard her scream as they tried to position her to take her first Xrays. I'm scarred. I left her to go take my finals... (both of which I failed, but still had an A & B for the semester because Im a smarty pants) and when I returned, they were transferring her to the big trauma hospital. She had a procedure day one to put her in traction. Then surgery the next day to put in a plate and screws. A few days later, she was transferred to a rehab hospital for some inpatient physical and occupational therapy. When is she coming home? No one knows. *insert sad face here*

So my engagement has gone as follows... "Congrats! Your ring is beautiful! How's your mom?" Totally stealing my thunder there Mom! Geez! (I kid, I kid.)

So no we haven't picked a date.... or a venue... or colors... or decided on a big or small wedding and that's all anyone asks. I'm excited but more focused on the finish line. I love M and want to spend the rest of my life with him. Planning a wedding is for the birds... Everyone I know almost tells me to go small... I really leaning towards small. I'm more worried about paying tutition and getting back on my diet and to the gym. I think M should plan the wedding.... you agree, yes? Stay tuned... I swear I'll do a better job updating y'all! Hope everyone had a fabulous holiday season... Aren't we glad that's over?

Jedi Mind Tricks

2010-09-16T12:46:00.004-05:00

**We will return to our regularly scheduled 30 Day Blog Challenge eventually**

So I dabble in blogging. I try, I don't have the time to write.... I read a lot of blogs. Well look at the pictures on my phone and mark them read in Google reader bc I hate having unread blogs bc of the OCD.... Anyway as I was scrolling to the bottom of this blog something caught my eye. So I read the whole thing.

It's me. Down to the garbage bags and the fact that he's 10 years older. She just crawled in my head with her Jedi Mind Tricks and put it on her blog. Read it. Get back to me.

(The above is an email to Mrs. D at In Pursuit written while driving the second I finished reading THE blog. It fit)

So here it is: Unpacking My Head WOW.

30 Day Blog Challenge: Catch up, lol.

2010-09-13T21:25:00.004-05:00

So see what had happened was.... we decided to take a quick, last minute trip to Gulf Shores. I didn't have time to plan the vacation must less the posts to be posted while I was away so ..... here they are. :)) Better late than never, yes? I'm tryin' here.

Day 7: A photo that makes you happy.

This is our hotel and my blue chair I laid in for hours....

Day 8: A photo that makes you angry
They shot Chuck Bass on the finale of Gossip Girl and we're watching fuckin' football instead of the season premiere of Gossip Girl.

Day 9: A photo you took

Mitch, obvi on our chairs for Saturday.
Day 10: A photo taken of you over 10 years ago

That's my aunt holding me and my sister cheesin'. What? I still sleep like that. Bring it!
Day 11: A photo of you recently

Me at lunch the other day.....
AND I'm allowed to watch Gossip Girl now so I'll do 12 and 13 tomorrow with 14.

XOXO

30 Day Blog Challenge, Day Six: 20 of My Favorite Things

2010-09-06T00:35:00.002-05:00

Three day weekends
SoftLips chapstick
My iPhone
Movies with my Mama
Races with my Daddy
Snuggling with my nephew when he thinks no ones looking
Shopping with my niece
The Beach
Diet Coke
Girls Night Out
Lazy Sundays
Waking up with Mitch
TiVo
Pedicures
Reese's
US Weekly
Prius'
The way babies smell after a bath
Massages
Laying by the pool with my girls

30 Day Blog Challenge: Day Five, Your Favorite Quote

2010-09-06T00:30:00.003-05:00

'Nuff said.

30 Day Blog Challenge: Day Four, Favorite Book

2010-09-04T16:00:00.002-05:00

Alright so my favorite book would have to be Twilight. Yes, I'm a TwiNerd. I know, I'm like 12. I say its my favorite because I could not put it down. I hate when Mitch goes to be without me but I stayed up and read until 4am one night because I couldn't put it down. Work sucked the next day. :))

I'm also liking Nicholas Sparks, Janet Evanovich, Candice Bushnell, and Jane Green.

30 Day Blog Challenge: Day Three, Your Favorite TV Show.

2010-09-04T15:53:00.002-05:00

Hi, my name is Leigh and I'm a TiVo addict. Really? You want me to pick just one favorite show? NO WAY!

So I'm a Big Brother fan. I'm totally loving Brittney this season. Probably because she's the only girl left.

I can not wait for Grey's Anatomy to come back on. Seriously? Is Derek going to be ok? Did Meredith really lose the baby?

AND don't get me started about Gossip Girl. Chuck and Blair belong together and someone mugged him for her engagement ring.... no dice.

And last week's TrueBlood.... Are they really going to kill Eric??? Oh Em Gee.

I have a slight TV problem.... I'm just sayin'.

30BC: Day 2, Your favorite movie

2010-09-02T22:58:00.002-05:00

Almost didn't remember to blog.... Day two and I'm already forgetting. Wowza. It's 11:05pm so let's make it quick.

Like yesterday's post, I have several favorite movies, which I'll expand on at a later date. Forgive the lazy day two post but I've changed my major and school in the past two weeks. I registered and bought books today AND classes started last Saturday and I'm already behind.... That being said, here it is.

GONE WITH THE WIND. OMG to grow up like that and be a *TRUE* Southern Belle.... Why, fiddle-dee-dee! && Rhett Butler, what a hottie?!?!? I have the Hallmark collector's Christmas Ornament series which comes out with a new Scarlett each year. I have the limited edition VHS (obvi before DVD came out) && I have GWTW on DVD as well as it's miniseries, Scarlett, on DVD.

::sigh:: We all know what I'm doing this weekend! Oh right, STUDYING!!!! (Darn that ADD!)

Be easy!

30 Day Blog Challenge: Day oNe, Favorite Song

2010-09-01T21:30:00.002-05:00

Your Favorite Song

So I hate when someone asks me what my favorite whatever is because I suck and I can't think on my feet like that. I forget and then someone says something else and I'm like "oooooh that's a good one. Why didn't I think of that?" So anyway, *add meds wearing off*

The first favorite song I could think of: Rockstar 101 by Rihanna. Seriously makes me feel like I can do anything. Let's listen on repeat mmmmmk? Seriously? Can I just say how much I lurve Slash?

To be what you is.... you gotta be what you are.... The only thing I'm missing.... is a black guitar...

LOVE LOVE LOVE

Successful September checkin: SS-1 Me-0 (I didn't find out until 10:30am about the challenge && then I worked until 730. I told ya baby... I'm a rockstar.

30 Blog Challenge? Successful September? Yes, please!

2010-09-01T21:15:00.003-05:00

So one of the blog's I follow, Diary of a Southern Belle , posted about a 30 day blog challenge that Just to Keep in Touch did in August. Everyday there is a new writing prompt which I need because I suck, I mean need to come up with ideas to write about. Super unoriginal, but the first of the month brings fresh starts, yes? Ok good. So we've got:

And another blog I follow, Healthy Loser Gal , had a challenge in August called Awesome August. The purpose was to challenge ourselves to exercise 24 out of 31 days in August. I failed miserably. I never checked in. Total workouts in August: 1. I told ya I failed miserably. So as I was catching up on my blogs this morning, I found a chance for redemption: September Success !!! Again, challenge yourself to workout 24 out of 30 days in September. I'm in. Let's do the damn thing.

The magical unicorn that's Vanna White for the riverfront...

2010-07-22T16:22:00.009-05:00

If you haven't already, check out Michelle's Memphis blog, Notes from Memphis. She recently wrote a post about our Memphis riverfront and she was curious about who got up every day to update the 'river staging bulletin board sign'. She thinks it may be a magical unicorn. Maybe someone at the Corp of Engineers...? Makes sense to me. I wanted to know fo sho.

(Photo credit: JamieZ's geocaching log)

My boyfriend, Mitch, works for the Army Corp of Engineers. I asked him who he thought maintained the sign so I could let Michelle know..... He was clueless. He's never even seen the sign. Thus began my Google search for hours upon hours before I went to bed. The next day, I was STILL thinking about the dang sign. So I asked on Facebook if any of my friends knew. People suggested the Coast Guard. My friend Nick has actually seen 'a weird dude on a bike' update the sign at 7am.

Still not satisfied (BTW, I have ADHD), I emailed the President of Friends for Our Riverfront AND Memphis Riverfront Development Corporation to get a definite answer. I also asked Mitch to ask around at work to find out.

***Virginia McLean, the President of FfoR, wrote today and said: Leigh -- Checked and learned that the Corps of Engineers supplies the water level information. They contract with a company who posts it on the sign.

***Dorchelle T. Spence, Director of Communications for Riverfront Development Corporation, states: Thank you for you interest in the Memphis Riverfront and the river gauge. It is our understanding that that the bulletin board you refer to in your email is adjusted by a retired employee of the United States Army Corps of Engineers.

***Mitch's boss thinks it's the Coast Guard (as does my Daddy) and Mitch emailed the River Engineer contact for the Corp of Engineers but hasn't heard back yet but believes it's probably someone contracted through the Corp to update the sign. (Gosh, let what do you wanna know? I wanna know what company he works for and NOW I wanna know what the Vanna White of the Riverfront makes. *ThankYouSoMuch*)

I emailed Michelle about my findings and to also let her know that Virginia McLean wants to publish her picture (above) of the "bulletin board". We're looking for a more definite answer about who Bulletin Board Guy is. This is her follow-up post giving me shout outs for my investigative efforts I may have to camp out on the river walk to catch this elusive, infamous character. Stay tuned.....

Top Two Tuesday

2010-05-03T21:35:00.002-05:00

Top Two Things You Splurge On:
1.) I think that $5 and 8 Weight Watchers points is a bit much for a Starbucks Nonfat No Whip Grande White Chocolate Mocha stirred but some days, I spend the $5 & the 8 Weight Watchers points. It's probably the points that gets me the most.

2.) Expensive purses. Mitch doesn't get it but for my birthday he got it. A new Coach that is! I love love love expensive purses and think they are an investment.

So you've got mine, now you go play too!

Gettin to know you....

2010-05-02T21:47:00.002-05:00

It's Sunday and time for Mannland 5's Getting to Know you!

1. Are you superstitious?
Not in the least.

2. If you were an animal..what kind would you be?
One of Paris Hilton's dogs... the travel and designer duds.

3. You would never catch me wearing.........?
A fanny pack!

4. If someone posts a VLOG..do you watch it?
What's a VLOG?

5. Have you ever waxed your girlie/manly parts..or any other part of your body?
My eyebrows and my upper lip.... I wanna have more done.

6. Are you a spender or a saver?
Spender but I'm trying to be a saver. It's hard.

7. If you were starring in a movie..who would you want to play your leading man/woman?
Tatum Channing..... YUM!!!

8. Smoker..never smoked..social smoker..or smoked back in the day?
Quit in October 2009 after I got swine flu and thought I was dying anyway.

Get in my Belly!!!!

2010-05-01T19:50:00.007-05:00

I'm doing Weight Watchers with my BBF, Becky. Tonight, I made Mexican Lasagna. Serves 8 @ 8 Weight Watchers points..... So good I had to share.

1 lb. extra lean ground beef
large onion
1 cup lettuce
1 cup tomato
1 cup cilantro
15oz. can of black beans
2 cups of salsa
2 tbsp taco seasoning mix
1/4 cup fat free Italian dressing
1/4 tsp ground cumin
1 cup 2% shredded cheddar cheese
6 medium flour tortillas
3/4 cup fat free sour cream.

1.) In large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat, drain. Stir in salsa, beans, dressing, taco seasoning, and cumin. Place 3 tortillas in 2 qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Layer half the mixture, cheese and sour cream. Repeat.
2.) Cover and bake @ 400 degrees for 25 minutes. Uncover, bake 5-10 minutes or until heated through. Let stand 5 minutes before topping with lettuce, tomato, and cilantro.
**We don't use the tomato or cilantro AND instead of putting lettuce on the whole dish, we put it on each serving because lettuce is weird in the microwave. So good!

AND we've got Hungry Girl's Bananarama Wafer Puddin' in the fridge 'setting'..... I'll let you know how that turns out.

(1/6th recipe: 125 calories, 1.5g fat, 330mg sodium, 27g carbs, 1g fiber, 12g sugars, 3g protein = 2 Points)
For serious pudding fans only, please!
Ingredients:
2 cups cold 8th Continent Light Vanilla Soymilk (or another light vanilla soymilk**)
1 small pkg. (1 oz.) JELL-O Sugar Free Fat Free Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix
24 Reduced Fat Nilla Wafers
2 medium bananas; sliced
*Optional: Cool Whip Free; for topping

Directions:
Combine pudding mix and soymilk in a bowl. Beat with wire whisk for 2 minutes or until well blended. Set aside. In a medium glass bowl or casserole dish, arrange a layer of wafers and then a layer of banana slices. Continue alternating layers until all wafers and banana slices are gone. Top with pudding and let it seep down in between wafer/banana layers. Refrigerate for a couple of hours. Once ready to serve, distribute into 6 serving dishes (about 1/2 cup each). Add whipped topping if desired. Serves 6.

The Honda people....

2010-02-28T11:21:00.002-06:00

A couple moved in next door probably 6 months ago. They both drive Hondas

~~I don't have anything against Hondas, that's just all I know about that couple~~

& they dog sit a barker quite often.
As soon as I get up the nerve to say something about the barker, it leaves for a few weeks... then it's back. Well this morning, not only the the barker back but they started building a fence at 9am.

Why on the one day I can sleep in? I hate you. May your fence rot & fall down.

formspring.me

2010-02-26T23:05:00.001-06:00

Coke or Pepsi?

Diet Coke & CokeZero.

Ask me anything

formspring.me

2010-02-25T21:40:00.001-06:00

Are you all knowing?

No, I'm not but there's an app for it so I'll make it through.

Ask me anything

formspring.me

2010-02-25T21:37:00.001-06:00

If you could rid the world of one thing, what would it be?

I just want world peace, y'all. Seriously, no weapons of mass destruction, no terrorism, wars, rape, murder.... People caring about each other & wanting to help each other. Is that so much to ask for? :))

Ask me anything

formspring.me

2010-02-25T21:34:00.001-06:00

Who's the most famous person you've met?

Justin Timberlake & I have been in the same room several times and we've shared oxygen. Granted the smallest room was the New Daisy but still we shared something.

Ask me anything

formspring.me

2010-02-25T21:33:00.001-06:00

Star Trek or Star Wars?

Neither. Never seen either one. Ever. My mother says I looked like EWok when I was born.... it's that from one of those movies?

Ask me anything

formspring.me

2010-02-25T19:48:00.001-06:00

Ask me anything http://formspring.me/Leigh421

Top Two Tuesday

2010-02-22T20:57:00.002-06:00

I love JimmyChoos & A Baby Too's blog. She just started doing Top Two Tuesdays so I wanna play. This week it's TV shows.

1.) Big Brother since season 2. I can't wait for summer and BB to start.

2.) Grey's Anatomy. Seriously?!

Running a close third..... Gossip Girl... where have you been all my life Chuck Bass?

Gettin to know you....

2010-01-31T20:03:00.003-06:00

It's time for MannLand5's getting to know you game. Click on her name to get the questions and play along.

1. Do you iron your sheets?
I have once. We were having company over and when I make my bed I fold them back and they were really winkly when I got them out of the dryer. They look nice but it only keeps one day.

2. Your dream car is....?
A Prius. I think they are soo cute. Plus good for the environment. :))

3. Do you have an innie or an outie belly button?
innie. yo.

4. What meal do you look forward to the most..breakfast, lunch, or dinner?
Dinner. I cook and breakfast and lunch are so rushed.

5. Favorite mascara?
Clinique High Impact: Black.

6. What would you say your decorating style is..traditional, modern, eclectic, country, french country, shabby chic, etc..?
A mix. I like what I like.

7. Have you ever been skinny dipping?
yup. ;-)) Moving on.

8. I hate the smell of...?
Hard boiled eggs. EW!

Tale of a Southern Belle's V-day giveaway!

2010-01-29T20:03:00.002-06:00

I had never heard of Port Southern until SouthernBelle did an interview with them on her blog. They have really cute men's clothing. I definitely see M getting some Polos from them in his future. Check them out! (Also check out Belle's blog. She'll keep you entertained!)

You can also enter her giveaway here.

Gettin to know you....

2010-01-24T16:54:00.002-06:00

One of the blogs I follow, Driving in Stilettos, decided to participate in MannLand5's weekly "Getting to Know You" game. Looks cuuute so I decided to play too!

The questions..

1. Waffles, pancakes or french toast?
Yes, please. prefer waffles but french toast sounds yum-o right now.

2. Dream home..What would it look like?
My dream home would have lots of porches, patios, and balconies. Screened in porches, sunrooms.... and would be near water. Big kitchen. Open with lots of windows. Lots of closets.

3. Favorite sport to watch during the Winter Olympics?
Ice skating.

4. The first word that comes to mind when describing yourself?
short.

5. Dresses, pants (jeans, leggings, etc.) or skirts?
Jeans.

6. What is your favorite time of day?
Night-time. Which makes it impossible for me to get up.

7. Beach or Mountains..which do you prefer?
Beach. No contest.

8.Will you watch the Super Bowl?
Heck YEAH!

2010-01-17T20:36:00.002-06:00

We're home from Dallas-Fort Worth. It was a nice mini vacay, but glad to be home. While Mitch was in meetings during the day, I slept in, read, shopped, and saw movies. :)) We ate awesome food at night and strolled Sundance Square.

I was ready to be home though. I'll post more pictures soon.

XOXO

Forgive my ignorance, but I don't understand our war...

2010-01-16T10:44:00.004-06:00

The above soldier who died for no reason is my friend. Daniel loved country music, boots, cowboy hats, and tight jeans. He was different and stuck out but he didn't care. He was who he was. I haven't seen Daniel in about 2 years because he's always deployed somewhere but we stay in touch on Facebook/MySpace. On Christmas when he was discouraged because he was missing his son's first Christmas I told him, "Merry Christmas. Sorry you couldn't be home but we love you and thanks for the sacrifices you make for us." We talked last week on Facebook just general chat. Never thought that would be the last time I talked to him. When I read the news on Twitter yesterday I felt like I had been punched in the stomach. I still can't believe it. I've watched the news coverage on 3, 5, and 13 and laugh at the pictures of him in his rodeo and Daniel asking his mother to insure his CDs for thousands of dollars. I cry randomly because it's not fair and the war is now real for me. I didn't care before but now I see my friend died and for what? I know Daniel was fighting for his country and he's proud of what he was doing/did and I'm proud of him too.

But what good are we doing over there? Obviously, we aren't wanted over there. I understand that the conditions over there are bad and we're trying to make them better for the civilians over there but I don't have a dog in this fight. Why is it our business? They flew OUR planes into our buildings. Maybe there are no weapons of mass destruction and if there are we should stand and fight here. Protecting our soil, not trying to rule and set up government in someone else's country. NOT our place. Bring our soldiers home or give me a reason my friend had to be blown up by an IED.

I need someone to be blunt and tell me why. I need someone to talk to me like a stubborn child who doesn't know anything because I can't get it.

Wishful Wednesday: Dream business

2010-01-13T16:35:00.003-06:00

Every Wednesday Kelsey @ The Seattle Smith's posts an 'I wish' writing prompt to get us through those hump days. It may be a wish, a hope, a dream, or an aspiration -- some topics may be fun and playful and others more insightful -- but most importantly, it will give us an opportunity to get to know our fellow bloggers a little bit better, and see what makes each of us tick... it's fun. Check her out & play along.

'I wish' .... I had the startup funds to build that company I have always dreamt about, and it would be a:
Weight Loss Camp. I think The Biggest Loser but for people who can't take off for 3 months (or however long they have to take off to go to 'The Ranch'). We would have camp from Friday evening until Sunday afternoon every weekend for 4 months. We'd workout and get personalized workouts to complete on our own during the week. We'd also personalize menu plans for the week and make grocery lists so when you leave camp on Sunday, you can run to the store and be ready for the week. Complete with a spa for weekly mani/pedis/massages. Have physical therapists on staff for all your aches and pains. It would be like a fancy fancy resort.

I'd go if one was available, wouldn't you?

All our bags are packed, we're ready to go.....

2010-01-09T23:07:00.003-06:00

Mitch has to go to Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas for work this week. So I'm tagging along. We got all packed up today and are heading out in the morning. He's going to be in his seminar junk everyday basically from 8-3 so I'm going to sleep late, hit the gym in the hotel, SHOP, go to the spa, and see movies.

Our hotel is in downtown Fort Worth in Sundance Square. Named after the Sundance Kid in old westerns. The area includes numerous hotels, restaurants, condos, lofts, shops, museums, bars, clubs, movie theatres, performing arts, concerts and festivals throughout the year. Look at all this stuff to do: http://www.sundancesquare.com/images/map.pdf

Garmin Nuvi in the truck, all of Mom's Vera luggage packed, and camera charged, we're ready to go. :))

[twenty-ten]

2010-01-02T15:05:00.003-06:00

My new Patagonia came in just in time for NYE. I love it. Thanks M!

I changed my major from nursing to education. I'm stoked! This semester I'm taking a child psychology class, an American government class, and a math. I'm ready to start classes. Which is bizarre and I'll be over it once they start, but I'm excited and want to finish.

We're going to Dallas this month. M has to go for work and I'm going because.... I wanna shop, be lazy, & not miss the boy. I want a new camera. I'm gonna be better about blogging in 2010... right?! So I need to be able to post my own pics to add to my blog right.

My current internal battle:OR

Thoughts?

Manic Monday #192

2009-12-14T21:25:00.004-06:00

What is your greatest strength?
My greatest strength would be my perfectionist quality.... It's an all or nothing kind of attitude. 100% go big or go home. Ya know?

What is your worst weakness?
Unfortunately, my greatest weakness is my perfectionist quality... All or nothing and when it comes to school lately it's been a nothing kind of give up attitude. RAWR. I suck.

Is your favorite time the past, present or the future?
Hard to choose.... the past got me where I am today but does not define me as a person. I'm perfectly happy in the now, but damn my future's so bright I gotta wear shades. Really cute shades. :))

My New Year's Resolutions thus far....

2009-12-13T19:31:00.002-06:00

In 2010, I want to:
1.) lose at the bare minimum 30 pounds.
2.) get out of debt
3.) be better about my blogging.

Hrm... Overly optimistic I think.

Library does NOT equal lounge...

2009-11-02T21:11:00.003-06:00

So I realize that this a waste of my time when I should be studying or something but since when did a library become a daycare-let's discuss our relationship problems-lounge to make phone calls. I have a test on Thursday. I'm wigging a bit. I can NOT focus at home because I end up cleaning or getting on FaceBook. I leave work after a horrendous day and decide I'm going to the campus library to study.

After consulting my map, I realize there's no where to park near there. Ghey. I'm not crossing Central Avenue at night. I bust a U-ey and head towards Poplar/Main library. I get caught by the train at Southern that's 5 miles long and going 5 miles her hour. I decide to not cry and sip my latte while waiting and catch up on a few Tweets. I will turn this in to something relaxing in a fubar-ed day.

I get to the holy grail of libraries. For 20 minutes, we're good. Then this woman comes to my quiet corner... puts her books down and gets on her cell phone. Are you effin' kidding me lady? Take your GED for dummies book somewhere else. I don't care how Sha-nae-nae* is going to end up in jail if she doesn't watch out. Take her with you to the COGIC convention this weekend and straighten her out. While debating throwing said latte at her.... I huff and puff and throw my cell phone around and stares at her. She gets the hint and leaves. Then here comes a couple who agreed to meet at the library to discuss their relationship problems. Do people not have respect for other's anymore? WTH. You aren't passing that GED on your cell phone and he will cheat on you again. OMFFFFFFFG. I promptly got a private room for study.

Wednesday, I'll be parking in my priority parking lot and trekking across campus. I might start studying in my car in front of the house.

*When I say Sha-nae-nae & talk about the COGIC convention, I'm not being racist but you know the people I'm talking about. I'm just sayin'.....

RIP Gateway

2009-10-23T22:08:00.005-05:00

So my Gateway laptop died. RIP. Guess what I got to replace it??

MACBOOK

And at first, I was like oh shiz, I won't be able to work it because I'm Mac-tarded.... Nope... I love love love it.

It's so true: Once you go Mac, you never go back.

Tootles.

2009-10-03T21:55:00.003-05:00

Our second bedroom is a dumping ground.
-It's orange, like a burnt orange
-It has two.... let's call them retro dressers in it
-Then there's the two yellow chairs from my grandmother's house that we are storing for my sister
-A globe
-Mitch's grandfather's old desk, which is covered with a scanner that we don't use and a printer that we don't use.
-Throw in the amp and guitar and....
it's a JUNK room. I've decided that I'm going to re do it. We need a guestroom/office for me to study in. Mitch agrees, I'm stoked.

Black & white. Glam. Think Marilyn and Audrey. Oh what accent color? Red vs. blue. Daybed vs. Futon. I'm so stoked until Mitch says I have to leave the furniture in there. I can get rid of the yellow chairs but the 2 dressers and desk stay. I am 'allowed' to paint the dressers. This is what I'm doing to one of them:

I found a DIY blog. Wish me luck.

BTW-no cigarettes for 8 days. I ROCK!

Swine Flu...

2009-09-27T19:34:00.002-05:00

Last Thursday, I was TIRED all day. Miserable kind of tired. Then Friday morning, I woke up feeling simply wretched. I went in to work and got diagnosed with dun da dun THE SWINE FLU... WTH?! I stopped my Target for my TamiFlu, gatorade, bleach wipes, and Lysol. Then I went to Blockbuster and rented 4 movies so they upgraded my account to a Blockbuster rewards account for free.... gee.... Thanks. I haven't left the house since then. I've never had the flu. EVER. It's wretched.

I spent the weekend napping, watching movies, watching football, and researching accelerated BSN programs. I'm looking at Union and Baptist College of Health Sciences. I might just go to Lowenberg @ Memphis but I wanna look at all my options first.

K well I'm gonna get back to my Colts.

Manic Monday #180

2009-09-07T20:56:00.002-05:00

Are you usually late, early or right on time?
--late. For everything... work, late always even if I'm not technically late until 9:30... meeting friends, late even when I have good intentions on being there on time. Late for everything. I think it's because in high school when I got suspended for too many tardies, my parents didn't punish me. Plus, my boss has always been forgiving for my tardiness so I'm ruined for life.

What would be harder for you, to tell someone you love them or to tell them that you do not love them back?
Well duh.. to tell someone I love them, it's scary putting yourself out there. People take advantage of the fact that you love them. : ) But it's not the case now...

Which would you rather have: a high salary or job satisfaction?
Hrm... I don't know. I have a good job now... but no satisfaction out of it which makes me crazy so I can't really answer that because I like $$$.

2009-09-05T21:00:00.003-05:00

So I started classes at last Tuesday. I had been @ STCC and got tired of their drama so I paid my own tuition for Memphis. I'm stoked. I'm ready to finish up and graduate! Now if I could just pick a major. Bawhahaha.

Becky and I are doing WW again. I lost 8 pounds my first week. The next week, I lost .4 of a pound. I knew it was all water weight but I still got discouraged and I've been eating whatever since Wednesday. I feel all gross.

Today is OUR anniversary. We had to go to a wedding today and it took up most of the day so we're gonna celebrate tomorrow. But I think we'll end up watching FOOTBALL! ♥ It's been an amazing year. He's the love of my life and constantly inspires me. I couldn't ask for more.

Manic Monday #178

2009-08-17T22:03:00.001-05:00

Would you rather go a week without bathing, but be able to change your clothes, or a week without a change of clothes, but be able to bathe?
I would rather be able to bathe and have dirty clothes because at least then I would wash the stink off for a minute. Right?!

If you had to be trapped in a TV show for a month, which show would you choose?
Prolly Gossip Girl.... the clothes.... and Chase Crawford! so hott!

Manic Monday #175

2009-07-06T18:46:00.002-05:00

Name two things you consider yourself to be very good at:
My job. I'm good in bed... I can sleep for days.

Name two things you consider yourself to be bad at:
Keeping plans. Budgeting!

Name one thing not many people know about you:
I used to be a clogger. Don't hate.

Manic Monday #173

2009-06-22T20:34:00.003-05:00

Do you usually wear perfume/cologne? If so, what's your current favorite?
I do wear perfume. Right now I'm diggin' my VS Angel. I really want Dolce & Gabbana The One. It smells so effin' good.

What's the last book you've read that you thought was really good? If you don't have one, what looks promising on your to-be-read list?
I'm reading Good In Bed by the chick that wrote In Her Shoes. Good in Bed is a Cosmo: Ask Jake kinda article. A girl's ex writes bad things about her and she freaks.

Fill in the blank: I wouldn't be caught dead wearing skinny jeans.

Manic Monday #168

2009-05-25T13:53:00.002-05:00

If you could completely redecorate any room in your house at no expense to you, what room would you choose?

♥ Our bathroom. It has light blue tile and chocolate brown walls. I've hung a cutesy, matching shower curtain and we've installed a new sink, but I'd love to rip out the tub and tile.

Which hour of the day do you feel goes the slowest?

♥ 3:00. We turn the phones off at 4:30 but people start getting home and calling us at 3:00. It feels like 4:30 will never come.

If your birthday could be in a different month of the year, when would you have it?

♥ July. I'd celebrate every year @ the lake/pool/river/patio.

Manic Monday #167

2009-05-11T19:35:00.001-05:00

How old were you when you learned to tie your shoes?
5, I remember doing it the first time in kindergarden.

Have you ever snooped in somebody else's medicine cabinet?
Of course.

Who do you think you are?
I know who I am. Who are you?

The 8 game.

2009-04-26T11:33:00.004-05:00

I am playing the 8 game that I saw on http://leighfields.blogspot.com/.
Lets see what all I can come up with.....

8 Things I'm looking forward to:
Music Fest
BBQ Fest
Our trip to New Orleans
having a week off work
losing all the weight I want to lose
getting married (I'm not engaged)
having a baby (I'm not pregnant)
not ever craving a cigarette

8 Things I did yesterday
went to my parents.
went to Macy's
went to Costco
went to Target
went to Melissa's crawfish boil
saw people I haven't seen in forever
cleaned out some of my closet
found my senior jeans

8 Things I wish I could do
go back to school
get up on time
run.
be crafty and creative
buy a new car
pay off my credit cards
be a better friend
lose more weight.

8 shows I love
The Hills
American Idol
The new 90210
Southland
Kings
Grey's anatomy
Desparate Housewives
Brothers & sisters

Friday Fill-In #121

2009-04-24T20:15:00.002-05:00

1. Apparently there's some sort of golf tournament tomorrow that Mitch is going to play in with Dan. : (

2. Thank God for sunny days.

3. 2009 has been awesome so far.

4. And that was it.

5. For too long I've been procrastinating.

6. I am not obsessed with Edward Cullen; I am not!

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to spending time with my baby, tomorrow my plans include moving some more stuff to his house and Sunday, I want to plan our new flower bed!

Friday Fill-In #120

2009-04-17T20:14:00.003-05:00

1. Join me in: "a nap".

2. Put a little "flying" in your day!

3. Happiness is "an empty to-do list".

4. "Dazed" and confused.

5. I'm waiting for "Ed McMann to knock on my door".

6. "Starbucks grande non fat no whip stirred white mocha" is hard to resist.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to "doing nothing with Mitch", tomorrow my plans include "golfing if it doesn't rain" and Sunday, I want to "have dinner with Mitch's family"!

Fishin'

2009-04-04T21:12:00.011-05:00

So Mitch and I decided to go fishin' today. He had been working on his boat getting it ready for a few weeks and today was the day. We got my fishin' license online yesterday. This morning, I wasn't real excited to go. It was a pretty day for it..... see:

Mitch baited my hook for me and taught me how to cast my line out. It took me a few times... and I somehow got my line all tangled around the pole. See my bobber:

I thought I wouldn't last long with my ADD and all so I brought along my US Weeklys and iPhone to play with so I wouldn't whine and make Mitch take me home.

But I caught my first fish! He was about 7-8 inches. He was alive and wiggly so Mitch held him for the picture. See:

My second fish came within the next 5 minutes.

Then I was over it; read my magazines, enjoyed the breeze, and quiet until Mitch was ready to come home. I don't think I wanna go again tomorrow, but maybe in a few weeks!

Manic Monday #160

2009-03-23T21:13:00.000-05:00

Do you screen your phone calls?

Always. I changed my number a few months ago and only gave it to a select few. LOL

When was the last time you lost your temper?

Today. Laziness is one of my pet peeves.

When you're lost, do you ask for directions?

No. My phone has map software. : )

Manic Monday #158

2009-03-09T19:52:00.001-05:00

What would you do with an extra hour each day?

I would work out. I can NEVER make it to the gym.

Do you wear a watch? If so, tell us about it. If not, how do you keep track of time?

When I wear a watch, it's my silver Fossil. If I'm not wearing it, I use my phone... I never go anywhere with out my phone.

If it was possible, would you want to know how many days you had left to live?

I would. I'd want to tell the people I love that I love them and spend as much time as I could with them. I'd want to do all the things on my 'bucket list'. Then when I was waiting for the day to come, I'd need lots of Xanax to stay sane. Gah, how morbid!

Manic Monday #157

2009-03-02T19:45:00.001-06:00

If I was a car, I'd be: out of gas, I'm so tired.

If I was a drink, I'd be: an icepick. She's as cold as ice!!!

If I was emotion, I'd be: sassy... for obvious reasons.

Manic Monday #156

2009-02-23T20:38:00.001-06:00

What's one of the simple pleasures in your life? snuggling next to the fire or being out in the sun on a nice day.

What do you like to snack on when you watch a movie? Popcorn and something chocolate.

If you were a Survivor contestant, what would be your luxury item? Carmex.

I want wednesdays.....

2009-02-18T13:04:00.003-06:00

This week's I want Wednesdays prompt was to want something to be healthy for you that's really not. How appropriate.

I want smoking to be good for you... I'm sick and trying to quit and I really want want want a cigarette.

Heads or Tails....

2009-02-17T20:54:00.003-06:00

So the Daily Meme has a blogger's game/prompt called Heads or Tails... you flip a coin and whatever it lands on, that's your writers prompt. I have nothing else to write about so let's try it.

Heads: Legend.

Legend. The man, the myth, the legend.

Mitch and his Copenhagen. Yup... I know. So I know I smoke but I don't hide it. It's like this silly game we play... Mitch hides Copenhagen from me and he gets caught. All the time. At least once a week. Tonight, we were leaving dinner and he had parked next to me and we were walking back to the car and there was this 'dip' laying in the grass near our car. So of course I look in his console and I find.... wait for it.... wait for it... Copenhagen. But it's ok because it wasn't his.... **wink, wink**

I don't care if he does it... just don't hide it from me... so there it is.... the man, the myth, and the legend,,,, Mitch and his Copenhagen.

Manic Monday #155

2009-02-16T18:15:00.000-06:00

Of all your favorite foods, which one would you find the most difficult to give up for the rest of your life?
---Mexican. I love it love it love it. Could eat it EVERYDAY!

Which month of the year do you thing best describes your personality?
---April... i'm springy. Bouncy, whatever.

If you could be a contestant on any game show, past or present, which show would you pick?
---Big Brother. Haha. Does that count?

Pink Golf Clubs!!

2009-02-14T17:28:00.003-06:00

Mitch and I just exchanged presents for Valentines Day and I got my pink golf clubs!! Look out Tiger Woods!!!!

Manic Monday #154

2009-02-09T18:11:00.004-06:00

What is your favorite candy?
Chocolate. Anything. Just milk chocolate... not white.... not dark... on pretzels, or bananas or strawberries. ♥ it!

Name one thing that you'd want to receive as a gift for Valentine's day.
Pink golf clubs. (Probably not a good idea because I don't know how to play golf and I'm not sure I wanna learn.)

Can we truly love someone who loves another?
You can love whoever ya want, it would just suck to love someone who didn't love you back. I just don't have that problem. : )

Today sucked, our server crashed. We got it all back around 3. : ) It was scary. I thought we were gonna have to enter all of our patients and charges again. But no. Ok, well I'm ordering chinese for dinner. : )

Miso Hungry!!!

Be My Valentine

2009-02-08T20:31:00.003-06:00

randomness...feed your mind and your blog

2/8 Be My Valentine

In honor of Valentine's Day:

answer the following....
1. If you could have any Celebrity Valentine, who would it be?
♥ Obviously, Justin Timberlake because I've had a crush on him since I was 14. Plus, he looked awesome on the Grammy's. Or Edward Cullen... he could bite me any day. I think I'll stick with my Mitch though.

2. What is your idea of a romantic date?
♥ being with Mitch, cut off from the rest of the world. Fire, a glass of wine, and a good movie. I'm easy.

3. Do you prefer chocolates or flowers on Valentine's Day?
♥ Flowers. I think they are a waste of money because they die, but I still love getting them. I can't have chocolate on my diet.

4. What is your favorite romantic movie? romantic book?
♥ My favorite romantic movie is The Notebook. Obviously, my favorite romantic book is Twilight.

5. Do you like those 'conversation hearts' or do you think they taste gross?
♥ They are so gross.

6. Who is your Valentine this year?
♥ Mitch.

Extra word association:
I say...you think...

1. Valentine: Card
2. Cute: puppy
3. Romantic: gestures
4. Red: roses
5. Flowers: daisies
6. Candy: hearts
7. Cupid: 's arrow

till next time....