Winter

We are suppose to get a blast of winter weather late tonight!

I know people in the east coast are sick of winter but I enjoy every season.

No, I can not drive in winter weather (It makes me EXTREMELY NERVOUS)

but, I hope we get an opportunity to have a "Snow Day"

I think winter is a time for stillness and renewal.

Nature is at rest and everything is covered by a sheet of white.

This last day of January will definitely end with a bang if Jack Frost shows himself.

5 things I'm grateful for today:

1. Winter

2. Warm comfort food

3. Snow Days

4. Experiencing the season

5. Warm Home

Beauty Products

I believe I am a bit of a beauty product junkie.
I made a mistake and went to a drugstore and lost my mind.
I think I am the only person I know who feels like a kid in a candy store when I see beauty products.

My best new find-I bought a cucumber peel off face mask-It's suppose to clarify and renew your skin. LOVE IT!!!!

I love being a Woman!!
I know that buying products is not what makes you beautiful, its what's inside, but buying these products will help improve your outside package.
Lip gloss, lotions, and nail polish-Oh My!!!

What makes you feel like a pretty girl?
Love this video by Keri Hilson! Enjoy!



5 things I'm grateful for today:
1. Being a woman
2. Beauty products
3. Lunch with Family
4. A beautiful day
5. Feeling beautiful

Reality TV

I hate to admit that I watched an episode of "Kourtney and Kim Take New York"

I am not a big fan of Reality TV so I don't know why I sat and watched but, I did.

It got me thinking about what life would be like if a TV crew and a camera followed me around all day.

I believe my show would be more like a comedy instead of glamour and glitz.

Between my crazy encounters with animal kingdom...

...like the time I opened my front door and a gecko fell on me or

the time I baked a beautiful strawberry cake for my cousin, walked outside with it and was surprised by a raccoon which resulted in me throwing the cake up in the air.

Thank goodness it was in a plastic cake saver. When I made it to my cousins' house the cake looked as if someone sat on it- Everyone just looked at me and asked, "What happened????"

Or the real-life situations I seem to always to end up in...

...Like being trapped in my car because my seatbelt got stuck or

going on a blind date and...well I won't finish that story just in case he reads this!

Anyway, I have a new respect for Reality TV stars because when I think about what it would be like having a camera with you all the time all I can say is WOW!!!

5 things I'm grateful for today:

1. Life's moments

2. A sense of humor

3. Good friends

4. My life

5. Friends

The Week Ending

It's Friday again and another work week is coming to an end.
I say "coming to an end" because I have Saturday school so one more work day left for me.


I came home today exhausted from another ZUMBA class!


Spent my evening watching "Sex and the City" reruns and eating another apple chicken pecan salad from Wendy's (I think I'm addicted)
I love fruit in my salad and this one is great!!!!

Going to bed early tonight, One more work day left!!!
Have a great weekend!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

5 things I'm grateful for today:
1. Making it through another ZUMBA class
2. Friday nights
3. Prayers answered
4. Reruns
5. Another good week

Are the planets out of whack?????

Today was such a crazy day!!!

Everyone seems to be fighting today.

There were several fights today at school between the kids

Teachers seem to be debating a lot more today

Even my family members are fussing!

What in the world is going on today????

Okay, Everyone repeat after me, "RELAX, RELATE, RELEASE"

RELAX-Take a breath and count to 10

RELATE-Think about the situation

RELEASE-Let it go

I don't know exactly what is going on today but I hope it changes soon!

5 things I'm grateful for today:

1. Peaceful solutions

2. Not sweating the small things

3. Finding joy

4. Prayer

5. Showing love

Taking a Quiz

I love taking magazine quizzes!

I don't know why

I know that they are hokey but I just can't help myself.

I took an electronic personality quiz and here are my results:

...An extremely lovable, adorable person, sometimes shy, with a passion for quick wit. At times, you prefer quietness. You love exploring various things and exploring everything in depth. Under normal circumstances you're cool, when given a reason to, you are like a volcano waiting to erupt. You're a fashion bird, an icon associated with fashion. Basically, you mingle along freely but don't like talking much to strangers. People feel very easy in your company. You take care when choosing your friends.

Hmmmmm, Does this sound like me?????

5 things I'm grateful for today:

1. Simple things

2. My quirkyness

3. Friends

4. Blogging

5. Eleven Followers

Things that made me smile today

Starbucks Coffee
A Great Song on the Radio
Spritzing on my Favorite Scent this morning
An Offer to go Shopping
Dark Chocolate
A Text From My New Sis
Watching one of my Favorite Shows

Shopping at Target

What makes you smile?????

5 things I'm grateful for today:

* See the list above.

Monday

A little blast from the past! I hope you find a little PLEASURE this week!!!!
Happy Monday!




5 things I'm grateful for today:
1. Waking up this morning
2. A Productive day
3. Not having to pay extra for my trip
4. Salad for Dinner
5. Mondays

Chick Flicks

I think today was Chick Flick Fest.
When one Chick Flick went off another came on.

Here are some of my favorites... and a few of my favorite lines from them...


"I would rather have 30 minuntes of something special than a lifetime of nothing"


"I'm like the dumb girl that doesn't get it. I've never been the dumb girl before. It ain't so great."

"Well, I'm gonna get out of bed every morning... breathe in and out all day long. Then, after a while I won't have to remind myself to get out of bed every morning and breathe in and out... and, then after a while, I won't have to think about how I had it great and perfect for a while."

"Ever Thine, Ever Mine, Ever Ours"

"I'm a just a girl, standing in front of a boy, asking him to love her"”

"Let me tell you somethin'. This here, right now, at this very moment, is all that matters to me. I love you. That's urgent like a ************"

I didn't get much done today due to watching TV. I think I just needed to escape.

Oh well, back to reality...Let me tackle the stack of dishes waiting on me.

Hope you have a fantastic week!!!!!!

5 things I'm grateful for today:

1. Great movies

2. Warm home

3. Concerned loved ones

4. Simple pleasures

5. A new week of possiblilities

My Current Love List

1. Everything Khaki! I think Khaki is my new black.

I even found khaki nail polish.

I am also obsessed with cargo pants! I am loving them more than jeans right now!

2. I am also loving snakeskin. I sooooo want this purse by Cynthia Rowley.

3. Love this nook cover by Jonathan Adler

4. This adorable polish- It has minature hearts!!!!

5. Okay, I am really dreaming with this one-Hermes bangle. Isn't it pretty????

Costs-$680-WOW!!!!!

6. White hydrangeas-I think a simple bunch is so elegant.

7. I have really been indulging in berries, especially raspberries.

8. Old school love songs- Anita Baker, Chante Moore, etc...

5 things I'm grateful for today:

1. Making it through Saturday School

2. Saturday

3. My physical abilities

4. A sound mind

5. Being Blessed

And the Saga Continues...

Another busy day!!!
I'm exhausted...

Popcorn for dinner
Bed early


Hope you have a great weeked!

5 things I'm grateful for today:
1. Day ending
2. Friday
3. Getting things done
4. Talking to loved ones
5. My bed

Some days...

...Don't quite go like you plan it.
Today was one of those days for me.


When I tried to accomplish something on my to-do list something or someone seemed to hinder me from completing the task.
It's been a super long, extremely busy, I'm -about- to- loose- my -mind day.


Even when I tried to go to bed early to get some sleep, AMANDA and her significant other prevented that from happening.
I don't know AMANDA personally but, I believe that her and the man screaming her name outside my bedroom window had a disagreement.
"AMANDA PLEASE ANSWER HIM SO THE REST OF US CAN GET SOME SLEEP! UGGGGHHHHH!!"



What a day!!!! Here's hoping tomorrow is better!



5 things I'm grateful for today:
1. Grace
2. Patience
3. Home
4. The day ending
5. Hope

Happy Hump Day

It's Hump Day!

Another week is halfway over! Wooooooooooohoooooooooo!!!!!

5 things I'm grateful for today:

1. Wednesdays

2. Dollar Stores

3. A Friend's help

4. A quiet night

5. Making Plans

Online Dating

Match.com, E-Harmony, etc...




Really, is this how I'm suppose to meet someone now?
Online dating??????
Really?
What happen to just meeting people organically?
What happen to a simple smile and a hello my name is...?
I have friends who have tried online dating.
I just don't think I can do it.



5 things I'm grateful for today:
1. A great work day
2. Home-cooked meal
3. My Colleagues
4. Coming Home
5. Blogging

It was a great day today!

I enjoyed this extra day off today.

I wish every weekend consisted of 3 days.

Have a great week!!!

5 things I'm grateful for today:

1. Going to the Hair Salon

2. Enjoying Movies

3. Simple Dinner

4. Talking to my mom

5. A new week

Blah

That's how I'm feeling now.
I had a pretty uneventful day.
I'm not complaining.
Just content.

Hope you have a great week!

5 things I'm grateful for today:

1. Contentment

2. Sunday naps

3. An uneventful day

4. candles

5. Not having to work tomorrow

Hanging with my bestfriend

I did quite a bit of running around today with Ava (my bestfriend).


Breakfast at Breadwinners with my bestfriend and a couple of friends.
A little shopping for necessities.



Then stopped by Bath and Body
Bought some Bubble Bath-Great sale going on.
They have fewer fragrances as bubble bath compared to shower gel.
Hello! There are still women out here that truly enjoy taking bubble baths intead of showers.
Bath and Body stock more Bubble Bath!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


I then ended the evening at a Potluck with some former high school classmates.


5 things I'm grateful for today:
1. Hanging with my BFF
2. Dining at my favorite places
3. Bubble Bath
4. Time with Friends
5. Enjoying the day

It's Friday!!!!!!!

I have never been more happy to see a week end.

This week has definitely been an interesting one.

I am sooooooo happy this weekend will consists of 3 days off.

I have no big plans but I need to get some things done.

My day was long today and my internet is still acting crazy but I believe this draft will save and I will actually post it as soon as I can.

Here's to a long, productive weekend!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

5 things I'm grateful for today:

1. The week ending

2. Making it through another week

3. 3 days off

4. Being able to pay my bills

5. Fridays

The Ups and Downs of My Day

Today has been a day filled with Ups and Downs.

Down- The Great Maya Angelou was in town today speaking at the Nasher.

I found out about this event late and the tickets were completely sold out.

I searched high and low, called all around and even sent an email trying to get tickets to see her.

I truly love her work and I think she is an eloquent speaker. I think that it would have been a remarkable experience to hear her speak.

Up- One of my absolute favorite singers is coming to town. Tickets go on sale Saturday.
Down- I have NO ONE TO GO TO THE CONCERT WITH : (

Up- Darlene bought Gumbo for me for lunch! It was great!!!!!!!

Down- My seatbelt in my car is stuck, it will not release. I had to climb out of my seatbelt! THAT'S NOT AN EASY TASK. (You should have seen me trying to maneuver out of that seatbelt)


Up- Chrie surprised me with a little gift, a ceramic cup. It contained the perfect saying that was truly appropriate for this day.

I love Surprises and Gifts!!!!!!

Although this day contained both ups and downs, I made it through and did find a little joy in it.

Here are a few of Maya Angelou's famous quotes:

"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."

"Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."

*Down- My internet and phone service just went down-I don't know when this post will publish. I hope the draft saved. Time Warner won't be able to service it until Saturday.

Oh well, Such is Life!!!!!

5 things I'm grateful for today:

1. Seeing the "ups" of my day

2. Surviving the "downs"

3. Homemade Gumbo for lunch

4. A Surprise Gift

5. Life

Thinking about Divorce

Divorce (or the dissolution of marriage) is the final termination of a marital union, canceling the legal duties and responsibilities of marriage and dissolving the bonds of matrimony between the parties.

This statement came from Wikipedia. This definition does not clearly define divorce.

I am/was married. My marriage is over and we are separated but not yet divorced.

I know somewhat the legal process of divorce.

I am trying to figure out the rest.

I said, "Til death due us part."

The marriage began,... 13 years past,... and it ended.

I spent most of my twenties and part of my thirties learning and being a wife.
I spent 13 years giving, loving, sacrificing, and growing with him.

We have been through so much together...

...When I miscarried the baby I had spent years praying for, He was the ONLY one there.

...We have laughed, cried and argued

...We have shared so much.

My plan was forever.

The plan fell apart.

How do I completely let go without feeling like I failed?

What do I do with my wedding gown hanging at the back of my closet?

What about all the photographs, momentos, and memories?

I still love him and want to see him prosper. I have forgiven him.

I do not want my marriage again- We are better apart.

I am now a statistic-Another failed marriage.

I have learned how to be single.

I am learning more each day about who I am and what I want.

I have come to realize I do fear loving again.

I am hesitant about giving so much to another only to face the possibility of hurt.

I have learn to eat alone.

I have learn not to rush home because no one is waiting.

I have learn to sleep in the middle of the bed even though I wake up every morning on my side.

Each day I am looking for joy.

Each day I am trying to find my confidence again with love.

I am hopeful about my future.

5 things I'm grateful for today:

1. Reflecting on "my truth"

2. Finding out more about myself

3. Giving myself permission to make mistakes

4. Life

5. Looking forward to the Possibilities!

3 Day Weekend

I am thinking about the upcoming 3 day weekend.
I would love to treat myself to a spa get-away!
I sooooo need a mani/pedi and a great facial.
One of my favorite spas is the Riviera Spa!

Hopefully, I can make this a reality!

*Ahhhh just looked over my bills, Unfortunately spa get-away won't happen this weekend.
Oh well, Such is life!

5 things I'm grateful for today:
1. Upcoming 3 day weekend
2. Making it through another day
3. Enjoying my evening
4. Dark chocolate brownies
5. A good night's sleep

Parlez-vous Francais? My #2

I decided to work on my "40 things to do before I turn 40" list.

Number 2 on my list is to learn to speak french.

I bought a set of audio CDs to help me learn to speak french.

I spent part of my evening working on my french.

I took french in high school and I was surprised by how much I remember.

This goal of learning to speak french may sound crazy to some but, I have a goal to go to Paris and to really enjoy all it has to offer. This is my present to myself for my 40th birthday!

So, Excusez-moi alors que j'apprends français

(Excuse me while I learn French)

I am a big proponent of "If you believe it you will achieve it."

So for now I will continue to practice and dream of my trip to Paris!

5 things I'm grateful for today:

1. A ride to work on an icy day

2. Caring Colleagues

3. Traveling to and from home today safely

4. Making it home early

5. Learning to speak a new language

My Sunday in Pictures

My breakfast- Yes, I know it may seem as if I eat pancakes for breakfast every morning but I don't : )

Slooshing around in my rainboots heading to the store to pick up a few things.



Came home from the store and the rain turned to snow! Wooohoooo!

It's snowing!!!!

Opened my blinds to enjoy the snow. I curled up on the sofa with my fur throw and a little reading material.

Decided to make some hot chocolate. Tons of giant marshmallows!

Homemade Tacos for dinner!! Super crispy, crunchy tacos!

Decided to make Martha Stewart's Coffee Cake Muffins.

My muffins!

I think I'm going to spend my evening painting my nails, reading some more and preparing for a new week.

5 things I'm grateful for today:

1. Enjoying winter weather

2. Curling up on the sofa

3. A great cup of cocoa

4. Baking

5. Simple Pleasures