Can't wait to see spring flowers.

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Happy Saturday Ladies!

I hope you're enjoying your weekend.

Today, I decided to go through my drawers and get rid of clothes I don't wear anymore/don't want. I'm going to take them to Plato's Closet (a shop here that gives you money for your gently worn clothes) and whatever they don't take, I'm going to donate. I'm pretty good at getting rid of things I don't need, use, or wear any longer. Unlike my mom who likes to keep things "just in case". If it wasn't for me, she might have things from 5 years ago that haven't been touched. If you aren't using it, give it to someone who needs it. Where do you ladies donate your un-wanted clothes to? I don't know of many places around here so I need some ideas.

Then Snuggles and I decided to take a trip to PetSmart. She needed some treats, bones, and a new baby (that's what we call her toys lol). Plus, I haven't taken her out in a while due to the weather. She was beyond excited, crying the whole way there. She loves seeing the other dogs there and sniffing around lol. I decided to make her look nice before we went though . . .

Like her little pink bow and flower bandana? lol

She's getting ready for spring time.

And why does she look like a long hair chihuahua today?

Maybe I need to get her a hair cut. She's cute though.

Do your fur-babies like going to PetSmart?

Have a great Saturday & Sunday!

♥

Dear John.

 

3/5                                        4.5/5

So tonight, I was finally able to see Dear John. My friend C & I tried to go 2 weeks ago but it was sold out. I was pretty excited to see it because I have already read the book and loved it. Unfortunately, I was disappointed. If you have not seen the movie, and want to see it, stop reading now because I'm about to talk about some of the major differences that I didn't like.

Fair Warning :-)

In the book, John never gets shot. (I like that) He also visits his hometown bars and meets with old friends who he used to get in trouble with. The movie did not show that. I did not like how Allan was Tim's son and that Tim was already married. His wife has left them though. In the book, Tim is Savannah's age. John's father doesn't die a few days after the heart attack. John puts him into the nursing home, goes back to the army, then his father passes away. In the book, Savannah ends up falling for Tim where in the movie, it makes it seem like Savannah marries Tim out of pity because he has cancer. In the book, Tim does not die like he does in the movie. Tim goes into remission from his cancer and lives happily with his brother Allan and Savannah. Instead of having breakfast ready every morning for John like it is in the book, John's father prepares lasagna every Sunday. The ending in the movie was a happy ending compared to the book. John and Savannah run into reach other at a cafe. John is chaining up his bike and Savannah is having a cup of coffee when she looks out the window, sees John and then they end up hugging. The movie ends there. In the book, John decides to leave Savannah alone and let her be happy with her life with Tim and Allen. I could go on and on with the differences. I'll admit that I cried during the movie when John is reading his father a note that he wrote. This did not happen in the book. There were just too many differences for me and I personally think the book is 100% better then the movie. Maybe I shouldn't even be comparing them because one is a book and the other is a movie, but I just couldn't help it. I recommend reading the book & passing on the movie.

If you have seen the movie and read the book, you could possibly disagree with me. But it's just my opinion and we're all entitled to that. Right? :-)

If you have read the book & seen the movie,

which do YOU like better?

P.S - Snuggles was on my lap the whole time while I was typing this, so I told her that I would post her picture and let her say hi to all the other fur balls out there in blogland.

Snuggles:

"hi! Maybe 1 day mom will make me a blog and I can meet lots of new friends. Please tell your furball I said hi & would love to play with them one day!

 

Now she is going to do this:

Have a great night everyone!

x o x o x

Thankful Thursday and a photo tag.

This week I am thankful for:

- God looking out for me when my less then 2 yr old car decided to lose it's power steering. I was pulling in a parking spot when it went out. Thankfully I was not driving on the highway or making a U-turn onto a busy road. It's working fine now but I'm worried it may happen again.

- My dad looking into the situation and helping me as much as possible.

My mom for offering to help me get it fixed.

- My job. A girl in my class and I were talking today about work and she was complaining about her job. I am so happy with my job that I really can't find anything to complain about it. I'm blessed to have it.

- I'm thankful for caring friends, including bloggy friends when I need advice.
(Allison & Liz, you girls are so awesome! xo)

Onto the photo tag...

I was tagged twice to participate in this fun little game.

Once by one the sweetest girls named Kelly

and then again by a hilarious girl who

just so happens to have the best name ever, Brittany.

Here are the rules:

1. Open your 1st Photo folder.

2. Scroll to the 10th photo.

3. Post the photo and the story behind it.

4. Tag 5 or more people.

Ok, to be honest, I didn't want this to be the 10th photo because not everyone wants to see mushy-ness lol. But I'm following the rules and just going with it. This was taken in January 2008 at M's apartment where he attends school. He was having a party that night so my friend K and I went there for the weekend. I left my friend K in charge of my camera. I did not even know she was taking this picture. I saw this on there the next day and I do think it's pretty cute lol. Notice the natural color hair?! Ahh, so dark.

Now, I tag these lovely ladies:

Liz @ musing experiences

Allsion @ A Little Bit of Everything

Julie @ Brown Eyed Belle

Kelsey @ Lavender, Leopard & Lace

Jessica @ Classy in Philadelphia

Cassie @ Starting from nothing and Learning as I go

Brittany @ Unexpected Surprises

Annie @ Chapters of Our Life

Stacy @ Stacy Says

Everyone who reads my blog should participate though!

 

Have a great Thursday night!

♥

If I Were . . .

If I were a month, I’d be June, eventhough my bday is in September.

If I were a day of the week, I’d be Saturday.

If I were a time of day, I’d be noon.

If I were a planet, I’d be Earth.

If I were a sea animal, I’d be a dolphin.

If I were a direction, I’d be west.

If I were a piece of furniture, I’d be a bed.

If I were a liquid, I’d be water.

If I were a gemstone, I’d be a beautiful diamond.

If I were a tree, I’d be Japanese Maple. 

If I were a tool, I’d be a hammer.

If I were a flower, I’d be a water lilly.

If I were a kind of weather, I’d be San Diego weather.

If I were a musical instrument, I’d be a saxaphone.

If I were a color, I’d be pink.

If I were an emotion, I’d be happy.

If I were a fruit, I’d be a mandarin orange (my FAV!)

If I were a sound, I’d be laughter.

If I were an element, I’d be water.

If I were a car, I’d be a new Audi S4.

If I were a food, I’d be pizza.

If I were a place, I’d be the beach.

If I were a material, I’d be cashmere.

If I were a taste, I’d be sweet.

If I were a scent, I’d be fresh air.

If I were an object, I’d be pictures.

If I were a body part, I’d be the hands.

If I were a facial expression, I’d be a smile.

If I were a song, I’d be Who I Am by Jessica Andrews.

If I were a pair of shoes, I’d be a pair of Tory Burch flats.

Repost and join in on the fun ladies! Happy Tuesday :-)

Major Case of the Februaries.

(photo: weheartit.com)

I feel like the "blah-ness" is following me everywhere.

Ladies, sorry I've been a bad blogger lately. At least that's how I feel anyways. I have been commenting and such, but my posts have been lacking good content and I feel as though I'm boring you to tears. I apologize. I hope you still stick around because I promise more interesting posts will come!

Blame it on February. For some reason, this short month always drags me down. I can't figure it out but maybe it's because school is in full swing and I have nothing to look forward to. January is great because it's a fresh start and a brand new year. I have great intentions of sticking to my New Year's goals and starting off the year just right.

Then February comes. This is usually the time the weather is all messed up & cold, and boy was it ever messed up this month. Two blizzards in 5 days. Before the snow came, I was doing good; working out, sticking to eating healthy, enjoying dealing with the cold weather. Then BAM, the snow came and everything went out the door. When your literally trapped in side and you run out of homework activities to do, you tend to eat your weight in yummy food. Or at least I do. I couldn't get to the gym because I don't have 4 wheel drive and I guess the snow plows do not find my street as top priority.

Now that the roads are clear and everything is back to normal, I cannot get out of this funk. I just feel so blah about everything. I go to work and school and then I just get lazy and don't work out or really want to do anything at all lol. I'm hoping that when March comes and the weather gets out of the 40 degree range, I will be back to my peppy self :-) I need to start working out again. I feel so much better about myself and just in daily life so it's something I want to do. The weather isn't warm in March but it's nice enough to take my dog to the park and get outside.

So February, please hurry and get yourself out of here. I know you'll be gone pretty soon but I can't take much more of you. I want Spring, I want to have a little pep in my step again, I want to hear the birds sing and see the sun shine.

Do any of you have a major case of the Februaries?

If so, how do you deal with them?

Anddd . . ARE YOU READY FOR SPRING?!

The sun is shining.

It was a beautiful Sunny day in Maryland.

I love when the sun is shining.

I feel like I haven't seen it in so long because of all the snow

and cold, dreary weather. I know spring is on its way though!

Today was a nice relaxing day.

Didn't do much but go to a yummy lunch,

get my oil changed & get my car washed.

Tonight I'll be babysitting with a friend aka

having girl time since the kiddos go to bed very early.

Girl time is always the best.

I hope everyone is having a great weekend!

Have you done anything fun so far?

Or any big plans for Sunday?

I hope the sun is shining where you are!

Attention Bloggers - Especially New Followers.

This is very important ladies!

I have been meaning to tell you something.

It's about replying to comments you leave me.

It has been bothering me for a while.

It makes me really sad when I cannot reply to your

wonderful words that you leave for me.

So the lovely Katie has written a wonderful PSA.
Please take the time to read it and follow the directions!

Thanks! Can't wait to reply to you :-)

P.S - Thanks for the well wishes and advice the other day regarding my migraines!

It meant a lot to me ♥ You're all too sweet!