Soul Saver:

the best things in the world:

1. Cereal for dinner

2. Kisses on my forehead from M

3. Driving with the windows down, radio up, in 75 degree weather

4. Girls days where you laugh so hard your stomach hurts

5. Napping under an umbrella on the beach

6. Coming home to a happy dog

7. Watching my little brother turn into a big kid

8. Giving my family gifts

9. Hugs from my mom & dad

10. Remember when's and smiling about them

11. The smell of cookies in the oven

12. Butterflies

13. Sunday football with a nap in between :)

14. Being surprised

15. Finding an old CD in your car and after listening it, you can remember exactly where you were the first time you heard it.

What do you think some of the best things in the world are?! Tell me :)

It finally rained this weekend.

Hey there. Can you believe it's already Tuesday? This is a random post and I should have participated in that Miscellany Monday blog carnival thing but I'm a procrastinator. What can I say? Let's pretend this was posted yesterday k? Sounds good.

Anyways, this past weekend was pretty good.

Friday, I only worked half a day :) I then did a little shopping (pair of jeans at ON for $9 - amazing!), went and got a mani/pedi with an old friend and headed to the gym. Not much went on Friday night because the weather gods finally blessed this dry state with some much needed rain. It continued to rain on Saturday until 7 at night. Talk about a flooded front yard.

Saturday, I literally did nothing but lay in my bed and guess what? I loved being lazy. Saturday night it was so cool and breezy out from the rain that M and I decided to go downtown to an outside restaurant for beer and food :) My kind of night! It felt like springtime - I loved it.

Sunday, we went to the pool. I guess since it rained SO much, these GINORMOUS japanese beetles were out! I am not kidding you when I say huge. They were bigger then the size of the quarter! They hover to the ground and sound like bumble bees on steriods. I think they might be blind or something because they fly around aimlessly and bump into you. I am petrified of bugs, not lie (I crashed my car because of a bee - don't ask) so just imagine me with a huge beach towel wrapped around me and my head dodging bugs running to the pool (they stayed clear of the water). M was so embarassed that he decided to walk much slower than me to the pool. I was smart though because they decided to bother and land on him :) Haha.

I went to Target today with a LIST so I could get in and out without breaking the bank and what do I notice as soon as I walk in?! Target put out all new clothes and shoes. Why must you do this to me when I'm on a time restraint and you KNOW I can't look?! Thanks Target. Cutest dresses too! Guess I'll be going back in a day or so.

No pics from this weekend :(

I think M and I are going to plan a fun trip to either Kings Dominion or Hershey Park soon. We both love roller coasters and haven't been to an amusement park in so long. Each are about 3 hours from me so we'd be staying the night. I just need a little getaway and I'll be fine :)

Hope you're all having a great week so far!

P.S - my button is messed up - sorry I know - but I am in the process of getting a blog designed for me with a new button so no worries, I'll have a new one in no time :)

Just random.

So because I have lots of random things to say,

this is going to be a bulleted post..

feel free to skip around if you'd like.

I'm typing just to type.

• Tonight Big Brother 12 started. (Which I think will be a great season since there are lots of twists!) I was so into it last season that I decided to tune in this season as well. I went over my dad's to watch it because him and my step mom are huge fans. I really like spending time over there because I don't get to do it as often as I'd like. With working everyday and then trying to go to the gym and also seeing the bf, sometimes there just isn't enough time in the day. I do make that effort though to call a few times a week. It's just nice to see everyone. I really need to make more time for them before there isn't any and I regret not doing it.
  
  
• I though that once summer came, I would be making a lot more money. But since my other boss (I work for 2 families) is on maternity leave for the ENTIRE summer, I'm only watching one child so I make less. I'm broke. I have no idea where my money goes. Honestly. I can't figure it out. Yes, I have bills to pay and stuff, but I haven't been shopping or anything like that. I also have my savings account but I refuse to touch that for something that isn't important. It's driving me carrazzzy too because I haven't been shopping in so so long and I really want to go but I can't spend money I don't have. Ughhh. And I want to buy the new Droid X when it comes out but I'm not quite sure how I'm going to.
  
  
• I also thought that when summer came, I'd have more time for this blog. But since I'm working 4 days a week and I can't use the computer at work, I'm falling behind on posts and reader. I feel bad about it too because I really enjoy this community and getting to know some many wonderful people. Once I get home from the gym (if I don't go to M's) it's 7 PM and I still have to eat dinner, shower, pack my lunch, etc. and before I know it, I'm ready for bed. Sometimes I think about taking a blog break but I know I'd miss it too much. I need to find a solution. Do any of you have this problem?
  
  
• My life during the week feels like the movie groundhog's day! Same thing over and over again. Wake up, go to work, go to the gym, see M, go to bed and do it ALL over again! AHH isn't summer supposed to be about fun?! Growing up stinks! When I was young, I had to decide whether I wanted to go swimming or ride my bike. Now I have no choice but to go to work. I don't like it one bit.
  
  
• I reached 200 followers! This amazes me. I barely post yet people still think my once a week posts are interesting. You all are great! I am going to get around to a great giveaway! I PROMISE! Someone needs to hold me to this so I don't forget. I want to do something good for you girls since you're so loyal and continue to read. I love knowing that I have people across this country who can relate to so many things I say and that you're all just a blog post away :-)

Ok, that's it for now. I think I've ranted enough.
I don't mean to be a downer in this post at all but
I just had to get some things off my chest.
Sorry if this bored you or anything but it is my blog
and my place to say how I feel.

I hope you're all doing great and have a fun weekend!

Randomness.

Just some thoughts that have been running through my mind:

1. I hate ironing. Now that M has to wear dress clothes to work, he ALWAYS asks me to iron because he says I do it better but I can't stand doing it! I'm not sure why but it's not something I enjoy. Thankfully he's starting to take all his dress shirts to the cleaners so I no longer have to do it.

2. Another thing I hate is when people don't think you for letting them over while driving. I mean is it really that hard to stick your hand out the window or raise an arm up showing thanks? Guess so. Rude people suck.

3. Do you ever get the hungries? What I mean by this is no matter what, you're hungry all day! You could eat your meal yet the hungry feeling never goes away. I hate hungry days, especially when I took a class at the gym anddd did extra cardio. Pointless if all I want to do is keep eating!

4. This is my 100th post! Wow, you'd think I'd come up with something better to talk about then random, unimportant things but, sorry, I can't think of anything. I'm shocked because I really didn't think I'd stick with the whole blog thing but what can I say? You ladies sucked me in and convinced me it's a good thing. Thanks for continuing to read about my oh-so-not-interesting-but-tries-her-best-to-convince-you-it's-interesting life. You're great :-)

5. On the topic of blogging, I'm in need of a majorrr revamping of this blog. The look I have going on now is terribly boring. Black and pink? Come on Brittany, I know you can do better than that! Do you girls know of any great people who do blog makeovers that don't cost an arm and a leg and are friendly and patient and don't mind picky people? If so, send me their blog links! I'd really appreciate it :-)

6. I love my dog, but sometimes she's just gross. Today while soaking up some rays, I brought her outside with me and as I'm relaxing, I look over and find her rolling around in dirt. Why she wants to get dirty is beyond me. Do your dogs ever sniff out a place in the yard and then continue to roll in it only to become dirty and stinky after wards? I should have just left her inside because then I had to bathe her and that's a whole workout in itself.

That's enough for now. I hope you ladies have a great weekend! ♥

I swear I'm alive.

I have been the worst blogger lately! I'm really sorry! Forgive me? I'm shocked I still have followers and on top of that, new people continue to follow me! Thanks for being such true bloggy friends :-) As I always say, you're all wonderful! Work has been hectic. I figured once the school semester was over I'd have more time to blog, but it's actually the opposite! I work all day, go to the gym and then by the time I get home, it's 8 o'clock and I'm beat. I just caught up on my 107 unread blogs tonight. I apologize if I've been lacking on commenting but I can't even seem to get a post of my own up! I need a vacation, or just a minute to breath. I'm looking forward to the 3 day weekend coming up.

I'm as tired as this cutie pie is.

I need a nap!

Hope you ladies are having a great week so far!

2 work days until the weekend!

Hallelujah!

Random Friday Post.

First, for all you Jersey Shore fans out there (I know there's alot; me included! terrible I know) buttttt, I have some great news! Don't be sad that the season is over because . . . drum roll please . . . There will be a season 2 with the SAME cast!! (Vinnie let it slip at after party last week.) A new member will be joining though since Angelina left in the 3rd week. How great is this? Get ready for some more GTL (Gym, Tanning, Laundry) and fist pumping! More trashy TV for us to enjoy :)

Second, on a much different note, my boss is pregnant with another girl! So exciting. She needs help thinking of girls' names so I'm turning to you, my blog friends! First and middle names would be great. Her daughter's name is Madison Grace so those 2 names are out of the question. Leave me comments with unique, but pretty girls names. The more, the better :) Thanks!

Third, if you haven't visited this website or seen this plea, please read it. Brandy is a brilliant writer, a wonderful teacher, and a generous friend. And she is in love with a man who has just been diagnosed with multiple myeloma. People are raising money for the Multiple Myeloma Research Fund in his name. For the price of a cinnamon dolce latte or lunch through the drive-thru, you can be part of an effort to cure a disease that affects approximately 750,000 people worldwide. Every dollar brings us a dollar closer to a cure. And every donation brings a sliver of hope to a girl who needs all the hope she can get.

DONATE: http://www.loveharder.org/

CONTACT: theloveharderfund@gmail.com

FACEBOOK: http://facebook.loveharder.org/

MORE INFO: http://www.themmrf.org/

Please donate. Even if it's $5. Anything means something. I made a donation and it takes less then 2 minutes to do so. Thank you. And if you can't, just PRAY.

Have a GREAT Friday!
 

Puppy or no puppy.

Ok, so I've REALLY been wanting to get a puppy; probably a Chihuahua. Snuggles is home alone during the day and I feel bad for her. It might seem odd, but she seems to be depressed; not wanting to play and just doesn't seem like herself. She loves other dogs and gets along great with them and I think it would really make her happy. So let's weight the pros and cons of a new puppy..

Pros:
- Snuggles would be happy
- She would get a new friend
- Snugs wouldn't be alone during the day

- The puppy is just so so cute (a long hair chihuahua)


Cons:
- The responsibility period. I can't just come and go as I please. This new pup would be depending on me for everything.
- House training isn't so easy.

- My mom wouldn't be too happy. (yes, I still live at home)

So . . . Do i put my selfishness aside and get a new friend for my little girl or should I be a responsible pet parent and do what is best for me and the puppy? Which would mean not getting the puppy until the time is right?

Help people! Opinions please :)

Random Thoughts.

So, I know today is January 2, 2010 . . but I wanted to share what I did on New Year's Eve because I actually enjoyed myself this year. Plans weren't definite until the day of but none the less, I had fun. M and I went down to FH where a friend of his lives. A bunch of his friends from SU came down and we stayed there for quite sometime. Then we all decided to walk to a close bar and bring in the new year there. The weather was terrible that night (cold and rainy) but we all managed to make the best of it. We only stayed at the bar until about 12:30 then came back to my house to crash. Overall, a pretty fun way to end 2009.

M and I on New Year's Eve

January 1 is my dad's birthday. Sadly, I didn't get to see him but I am hoping to today.

I've been thinking about how I never make New Year's goals or resolutions, probably because I don't want to disappoint myself if I don't succeed, but this year, since it's also a new decade, I think I may make 1 or 2.

1. To take better care of myself - this means taking at least an hour out of my day to exercise. I don't care if it's at a gym or taking my dog for a walk, but I need to get moving.

2. I always say I want to volunteer and help out people (I do make donations to different organizations, but money is a materialistic thing) so this year I want to volunteer somewhere. It could be at an animal shelter or soup kitchen. Somewhere where I know people will appreciate it. It's nice to put other's needs before yours sometimes.

Do you have any New Year's goals or resolutions? Or do you skip on things like that?