Redecorating ITCH

OK. So... occasionally (I have been better the past year or two) I get this itch to redecorate/rearrange my home, or my classroom. Well... I have the itch, however I am a little frustrated because the way the living room is laid out at our apartment is almost impossible to move things around. The way it was, well, it was fine. But I always felt like something was missing. So, I have added my desk into the living room & I LOVE where it is right now! Right in front of the window, so I can leave it open and watch the dogs sun bathe, or yell at them when they're being obnoxious, either way. However, the seating in the room is just... off. We can't get it to where we just love it. SO. I decided to give up and leave it be for now... which just sort of drives me insane.

Music News: I found this killer band, Bootstraps. I am really digging them and their pretty chill sound. Perfect for a warmish/cool depending how you look at it... day like today. :) I love when I find a new good musician. mmmmm

We are BLESSED to have a 3 day weekend this weekend & I am loving it. We currently have no real plans, which is nice. The whole "lifestyle change" kinda takes the whole bar scene/hh/drinking period out, so were kinda chilling. I am thinking about taking dakota to the dog park and taking some pictures of him. I haven't really been shooting much lately and definitely need to get on it.

I am now off to continue my day with some pinterest, grocery shopping, movie/tv show watching and time with a few of my fav boys. Enjoy your day!

Blessings.

Well Hello, 2012...

Well. It's definitely been a while. I have been wobbling on if I should move to tumblr or not which has detoured me from blogging, period. (To all my many faithful readers out there... !)

2011 was here and gone pretty quick in my house. I was on my death bed, seriously... I was pretty close to dying. Combo of: bronchitis, upper respiratory infection & pharyngitis. So, I spent my NYE in the doctors office, pharmacy and in bed. In fact, I was asleep by 8:30, and luckily woke up just in time to say Happy New Year to John... and pass back out. It took me about a week to recover.

I have never been a big ny resolution kind of person. John and I made a "11 in 2011" list of things we wanted to do this past year... I succeeded in completing 1 task-- and that was to begin my photography business. I was sort of disappointed when I read and discovered this. So that inspired me to not really try making that again. I have things that I hope to accomplish this year, or begin, but I don't want to set myself up for failure.I guess you could say the overall theme of my hopes for the year is a life style change. I want to change my health, my finances, my relationships. So.. I, as everyone else on the planet, hope to loose some weight. I began the biggest losers-- 30 day jump start on Monday. {CORRECTION: I started on Monday and since I am a horrible blogger it is now Saturday that I am completing this post...} Outcome of the first 6 days, -5 pounds! WAHOO!

More on the other 2 later.

Thanksgiving-itis

HOLY COW! It's is 3:20 on Friday yet? Could this week go ANY slower? Kids are done, I am done... all makes for a very educational day.


In my free time I've been checking out my secret obsession, Pintrest, for decoration ideas for our party were having on Saturday. I have been very successful and am excited to DIY on Friday and Saturday. I am even MORE excited to spend time with wonderful friends that I am very thankful for! John is going to make a fancy turkey courtesy of the Alton Brown. (Johns cookspiration)

Anyhoo-- very excited about this.

Not as excited about making 130 pumpkin gingerbread muffins tonight... sigh.

Wish me luck!

LA

Footloose!

No, I am not referring to the new remake of the movie Footloose. It is a remake, right? I haven't even seen a preview, nor really care to. EH! What I am referring to is the song-- and an 80s charity event/party for the organization paws in the city. I went with my good friend, Miss Lindsay Springer and 2 of her friends...who became new friends of mine! Definately a fun night! We dressed up 80s style, and I was even nominated to be a contestant in the costume contest... might have been one of the most embarrassing moments of my life, hands down! Anyway, fun times and for a good cause---good night! :) Here are some pictures from the evening!

A FUN website.

Check it out!!

http://reasonstobefit.tumblr.com/

Weekend RECAP

We went to Houston this past weekend for John's birthday weekend. It was so nice to get out of town and have a break from the busy life we have had going on. I thought I would share some photos of the highlights of our extended weekend.

1. Before heading to Houston we had a Birthday HH/Dinner gathering with friends from work. John also got a yuuuuummmy cookie cake!

2. While in Houston we went birthday shopping!! I couldn't convince John that this would be a perfect purchase for him....

3. We (I!!!!!!) ate fried ALLIGATOR! Might be one of the strangest meats i can say i have attempted to eat, but it was pleasantly delish!

4. At the RENFEST we saw: creepers, old friends and even made some new friends!!!

5. I RODE AN ELEPHANT!!! (video to come soon)

6. Lastly, a goodbye elevator shot!

Such a fun weekend... a few things learned...

a. Houston stinks... and i need to remind myself of that when I complain about living in Dallas.

b. I have such a ball with my boyfriend :) No matter what strange event we may be at.

c. I am SO EXCITED for Thanksgiving break.

Gallstones & Gypsies.. OH MY!

Well- I had a very extended weekend. Thursday- Sunday... due to an unexpected Gallstone/Ulcer/??? scare. I had to spend several hours at my Dr office on Thursday after leaving work early Thursday morning in tears. One Dr. appointment turned into a referral to a specialist who charged me $50 to speak to their PA... um, unfair? I am thinking I will be calling the office/insurance company tomorrow. Anywhoo, ultra sounds later we still have no clue what my issue is... therefore I am beginning a very clean food diet/journal to weed out potential foods that may cause me to feel like death.

So, after my 3-day work week I am about to begin my 4-day work week with a field trip thrown in there too.. muwhahaa, so excited!!! Thursday is Johns big 2-9 th birthday, so were going to go to dinner somewhere special and then head out for Houston Texas on Friday morning. I got a pretty sweet deal on a hotel near the galleria and were going to do some shopping while were there! On Saturday we are going to the Texas Renaissance festival... John and his best friend live for these things so... should be fun!!! I am sort of excited this time because it is Halloween weekend so we get to dress up in costumes! Were going as a band of gypsies.

I found a cuuuute costume

However it is impossible to find a male gypsy costume... it's a little frustrating! Hopefully we will piece something together soon though. Should be a fun weekend! :)