bad storms

Last night: There were REALLY bad storms. But minus the hail, I thought they were peaceful and relaxing. So I curled up to some movies, a book, and some candles (and talking on the phone with the boyfriend)

Today: All the football stress is officially almost over, finally, & so so happy about it. I'm also meeting some of my dear sweet ex coworkers for a late lunch today. I've not seen them in forever, so I'm looking forward to that. Lots to catch up on.

And tonight: Finally seeing the boyfriend, finally :-)

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royal wedding fever?

here's a pretty map of the wedding route...

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this too...

twilight marathon!

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shopping day

Today I:
- got up early to go shopping with mom and mamaw :-)
- went to Kinkos where I spent way too much on prints
- went to hobby lobby
- had a big juicy hamburger at Littons, and cheesecake that was heavenly
- shopped at target (mamaw bought me some sunglasses and dangly earrings :)
- tried the iced latte at Sonic, peeyew.
- switched the latte for a strawberry slush :-)
- tried to love on Sophie, but she wanted nothing to do with me Haha, she's like that when her Mamaw is around.
- watched The Talk, funny
- cleaned my apartment and done laundry
- worked on resume stuff
- relaxed and watched movies (secretariet is really good)

I hope everyone has had an awesome Tuesday!

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spring break...

and it feels so good!

Water for Elephants

So for the past couple of months, I've been reading Water for Elephants, and really liked it. So I was really excited about seeing the movie. Was it disappointing? Yes and no. But it definitely wasn't as good as the book (which is usually how it goes). Anyway, here's my thoughts on it....
The main characters: I absolutely love Reese Witherspoon in this movie. Her clothes, her hair, the makeup...she was the perfect Marlena. As you know, I'm a HUGE Robert Pattinson fan, he is so incredibly handsome, and did a good job playing Jacob, but I think someone else would've been better suited haha. I can't stop seeing him as Edward...not yet. And I wasn't really feeling the chemistry with him and Reese so much. But then there's Rosie, the elephant, my favorite character! So beautiful, and precious!
The movie: It was hard for me to sit through it. Not because it was bad, but because I can't stand to watch animals getting mistreated. There's one scence in particular when I came a hair of walking out. Seriously. Broke my heart. But besides that, it was a good movie. And not tooo far off from the book. It was also "visually stunning", as someone put it. I'd give it a 7.5 :-)

10 things i learnt this weekend

1. First off, going to school on Good Friday is soooo wrong! 2.Flemmings was the perfect place to celebrate the BoyF's birthday *big smile*
3. When I'm talked into trying new foods, I learn there's a lot of things I like that I never thought I would (like squid, who would've thought).
4. The mashed potatoes at Flemmings are to die for!
5. I miss the boyfriendds beard.
6. He really liked his birthday present I got him (can't go wrong when you get your man under armor though).
7. Last minute Easter dress shopping was a horrible idea.
8. Water for Elephants is a hard movie to sit through at times (animal cruelty ugggh). My 'far future' kids will be mad, but they won't be going to a circus *laughs*
9. I loved spending Easter with BoyF and his grandmother.
10. I need to brighten up my wardrobe with color for spring (and stay away from so much black) :)

Hope everyone had a very blessed Easter weekend!

happy Easter sunday

"When I was 5 years old, my mother always told me that happiness was the key to life. When I went to school, they asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up. I wrote down 'happy'. They told me I didn't understand the assignment, I told them that they didn't understand life." - John Lennon

lovely wedding dresses

so pretty, I love these (especially the peachy colored one).

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weekly fluff

1.) Today I feel...really tired (I'm blaming it on the rain) but I'm also really excited because after today I'm basically on spring break! Sooo needed! :)

2.) Currently reading...Water for Elephants (yes still) Haha. I know I've been reading it for months..but just 2 more chapters to go. The movie comes out this weekend *big smile*

3.) Favorite Easter treat...mini peanut butter reese's (the ones shaped like eggs). mm!

4.) Drink of choice...WATER! And feeling so much better and refreshed! :)

5.) This week...I started a diet. So far so good! And I'm still without internet. Kinda missing it now Haha!

6.) Tonight...I'm seeing the boyfriend, can't wait!

7.) Tomorrow...I'm starting a workout program, wish me luck :)

I hope everyone is having a wonderful week!

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Sophie-bug

me and Sophie walked to mamaws, she's in love! :) Haha

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good advice

“Try to learn to breathe deeply, really to taste food when you eat it, and when you sleep, really to sleep. Try as much as possible to be wholly alive, with all your might, and when you laugh, laugh like hell, and when you get angry, get good and angry. Try to be alive. You will be dead soon enough.” - William Saroyan (author)

10ish things i learnt this weekend

1. I wish I could take 1/2 a day from work every Friday. Wouldn't that be nice!

2. I found a new love for Texas Roadhouse.

3. BoyF's friends are quite entertaining.

4. Not having internet for a couple of days is actually refreshing.

5. It's time to retire the Frye's for a while.

6. I really love my new black jessica simpson wedges.

7. O'Charley's grilled salmon is soooo good ("Andy" was our waiter again) haha!

8. Seven with Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman isn't as scary as I always thought it would be.

9. Sunday morning breakfast with the boyfriend might be my favorite part of the week! :)

10. I want to buy a new dress for Easter.

11. I got the perfect bday present for bf today.

12. Having a tan makes me feel so much better.

13. It's seriously amazing how different my life is now, as to a year ago. I'm so incredibly happy!

9 months

My relationship with bf is a 9 month old today...Aah! <3

ghost

the day I got a little picture crazy...check out the ghost with Rick (in the salad pic). scary.

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kiki and coco in PARIS

if you haven't seen this slideshow before, then you really should check it out. stephanie rausser, a photographer, took pics of her daughter kiki and kiki's doll coco on their adventures in Paris. sooo soooo cute! private.stephanierausser.com

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10 things i learnt this weekend

"So keep your head high, keep your chin up, and most importantly, keep smiling, because life’s a beautiful thing and there’s so much to smile about." - Marilyn Monroe

1. Waiting for a dressing room at Forever21 for 20 minutes is really not my cup of tea

2. I really like the skirt I got though, $5

3. I had forgotten how much I like Toad the Wet Sprokett 4. Louie's spaghetti can be a little too spicey

5. The Fighter was a little disappointing. I don't understand what the hype was all about haha!

6. Sometimes, I can be a little bit of a baby about things haha!

7. I need, in a really bad way, some darkening shades for my bedroom. Being up at 730 am on a saturday is not good.

8. Shoney's has really great breakfast :)

9. Bf's bullfrog sunscreen spray was a lifesaver this weekend

10. Starburst, my candy of choice these days.

Thankful Thursday

1. The BoyF - so thankful for a boyfriend that keeps surprising me (in the best possible ways).

2. Less stress at work - maybe it's my way of thinking now, or the fact that I'm learning to pick my battles, but...work is way better! What a difference from the beginning of the year.

3. This school year almost being over - only like 30 more days left!! :)))) Thank you Jesus. So ready for a summer break.

4. My mamaw and papaw - me and Sophie took a walk to their house this evening. Love being around them.

5. The warm sunny days we've had lately - automatic mood booster! I just want to be outside all day long, playing with the pups, soaking in the vitamin D.

All day yesterday I thought it was Thursday, all day today I thought it was Friday. Probably because I didn't see bf the normal day (wednesday, we saw each other tuesday). It's got me all messed up! Haha! Either way, so happy Friday is tomororw! Happy Friday ya'll!

Reese Witherspoon's dress

I absolutely LOVE Reese Witherspoon's wedding gown! Simple, but perfect!

andy

Last night: The BoyF and I went and ate at O'Charley's. Our waiter looked just like Andy, from Shawshank Redemption. Even his mannerisms, so weird! Then we went back to my place, relaxed, watched some tv, and bf cracked jokes at me...to the point we were both in tears laughing so hard (thanks sweety lol). I love nights like that.

Today: Started out perfect. I even ran into Sophie and mom at McDonald's this morning! :) Hope everyone is having a wonderful week!

yes, please

Mini pop-tarts on a stick! Cute!

so true - insecurities be gone

"we can be so blessed in certain relationships that our unrealistic expectations often seem met and, therefore, reasonable. we can get away with thinking we're secure people because, for a time, we have the important things just like we want them. but then change happens, and suddenly we are thrown for a loop. we realize we weren't secure. we were spoiled. one way we can detect insecurity is by our knee-jerk reaction to any level of change in a relationship, particularly if we perceive that the focus has shifted away from us....you can take that to the bank." Beth Moore.

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things i learnt this weekend (and Monday)

1. My mamaw turned 76 on Saturday, aw!

2. Sophie's first carwash experience was hilarious, she really hates them. Haha

3. Wendy's is giving free frosties until December! I really luv those things (and the fries, mm)

4. There's a lot to deal with right now, but it's all going to be ok!

5. BoyF's hair looks so good shorter (and he kept the beard) yayy!

6. Smokey Mountain Brewery pizza, still my favorite pizza.

7. Analyzing the hound of something is never a good idea.

8. My car looks soooo much better when it's clean.

9. My mamaw really likes the pajamas I got her for her bday.

10. My mom let me borrow a Beth Moore book that I'm really excited about reading!

11. My mom's friend, Susan, gives excellent advice.

12. I love coming home after work to a storm and a new movie.

13. Morning Glory is ok. But I'm glad I didn't pay to watch it in the theatre. haha

14. BoyF surprises me all the time, in a really good way.

15. "If you're not getting better at something, then you're getting worse."

The Band Perry

One of my favorites right now. :)

Happy Friday

"I've come to the conclusion that enthusiasm is perhaps the greatest asset anyone can have. It is the key ingredient to success. You can have a wealth of skills, but if your heart is not in it, your work will reflect it. If you have enthusiasm, you will find the energy to acquire the necessary skills and draw to you all the people and support you need to succeed. enthusiasm beats power, money and influence." - Joan Lunden (Writer and TV host)