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So Long 2010

December 31, 2010
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I’m ready for this year to be over. Done. Go away 2010. Wasn’t a bad year, I’m just done with it. I’m not setting resolutions for the new year, only goals. Let’s see if I actually can stick with them :) . Anyways, I’m looking forward to a fun evening with delightful people who always make me feel warm and fuzzy, (photos to follow I am sure), a sparkly dress, and plenty of cocktails and dancing to flush out the old year. Hope you all have a wonderful, safe, and magical evening whatever you may be doing.

xoxoxo

Thoughts on a Thursday

December 30, 2010
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Wait? It is Thursday right? Holiday weeks always have me thrown off.

**I have another sinus infection. I had a horrible cold two weeks ago, and here I am again, a walking spokesmodel for Kleenex and Vicks. I am now currently sitting at my desk doing accupressure exercises on myself because I REALLY don’t want to be sick. Thanks www.accupressure.com!

**I am ready for a trip. I have the itch to get out of here for a weekend. Especially since I didn’t travel in December.

**I wouldn’t be shocked if my debit card caught on fire the next time I used it. NEED to stop spending money.

**Mike and I are getting married in 4 months. Wow.

**I have no idea where 2010 went and I hardly seem to know what happened in it, but I am for sure ready to see 2011.

**I have been lacking in the fashion inspiration department. Two of my favorite style bloggers, who I usually look to for inspiration have majorly shifted their tastes and I am not a fan of either.

**I need a new pair of heels. Some new music. And a few new authors to read. I’m not asking for much right?  :)

**I am the worst netflix customer ever. I have the unlimited plan and I swear I watch like 2 movies a month. I should really up my movie watching.

**A major closet clean out is for sure in order in the next few weeks. As is an office clean out as well. I have SO much to go through and donate and throw away.

**I really need to get my sleeve finished, I am long overdue.

**What’s a good color stay lipstick?

**I feel like I only wear the same accessories and the same shoes when I have SO many to choose from.

Sleepy Cheer and Merry Winter

December 29, 2010
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Christmas is over. I survived. I survived 20 members of Mike’s family over, a formal dinner at my sisters on the 24th, 25 plus people at my house Christmas night and countless nights out with my brother who was in town from Houston. My 44 year old brother was wearing me out and I’m 26! lol All and all, it was a fab Christmas season, got great gifts, enough candles and bath stuff to last me a year, and saw a ton of people and laughed my ass off. But oh my god am I so happy it is over. I decided I enjoy the Christmas season itself, but when the actual days come, I don’t think I like it as much.  I like preparing for it, and I like when it is over.  Now, life can return to normal, I can stop bleeding money, and I can enjoy the rest of my winter break on my terms. And I intend to do just that.

Hope everyone made it through the holidays! xoxo

Putting on the Glitz

December 17, 2010
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Every year around this time everything is MAKE YOUR HOLIDAY SPARKLE. GLAM UP YOUR HOLIDAY WARDROBE. SPARKLY BITS AND BAUBLES FOR YOUR HOLIDAY. I swear, there has to be a room at every major fashion magazine that is just full of recycled and overused tag lines. Don’t get me wrong. I love me some sparkle and I love all things glittery. I just wish there would be a new and interesting way to present it. The best thing though is that glitz and glitter can be added to anything from dresses and shoes, to bracelets and nail polish. I seriously wonder if I am going to end up an old lady just dripped in faux diamonds and glittery sweatshirts. It’s entirely possible.  Where did the overabundant use of sequins and sparkles at holiday time even originate from? When you’re little you wear velvet, then as an adult do you just graduate to sparkle? Maybe it’s a right of passage.  Anyways, I hope this weekend to find MY HOLIDAY SPARKLE for my families formal Christmas eve dinner.  Bring on the glitter and bring on the sparkle!! Maybe I’ll fill ALL of my Christmas cards with glitter. GLITTER bombs for all! :)

Have  a great weekend everyone! xx

Thoughts on a Thursday

December 16, 2010
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**I need to finish my Christmas shopping this weekend. Until I finish my parents, I am always in a panic. And even though I feel like I have been doing nothing BUT Christmas shopping, I still have so much more to buy.

**My brother and the kids are coming up from Houston this weekend for Christmas. SO excited to see them.

**My week next week consists of all holiday parties.

**Excited for dinner parties with friends!!!!!!

**The Christmas season cards on someecards.com are CRACKING me UP. Brilliant.

**I love this weather and would like to see some more snow.

**The hunt for a glam Christmas dress will take place this weekend.

**I hate having nothing to do at work while having 10,000 other things to do at home.

**Sometimes I wonder how people survive the holidays without booze or xanax.

**I may require a bottle of wine to wrap all of my presents….I am horrible at wrapping.

**I have done NO baking.

**My weekend is so jammed I hope I have time to even sit down.

**How come I either have a lot of money at one time, or none at all. It is NEVER spread out. Ever.

Hope everyone gets all their shopping done!!!

xx

Fake Plastic Trees

December 15, 2010
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The semester is officially over. After writing a 15 page paper on the quiet struggles of women in Northern Ireland, I am FULLY ready to let my brain ROT for a month. Terrible novels, book reviews, art, laughs with friends, happy hours, makeup, glitter, glitz, and all the christmas cheer. Bring it on. I am ready to enjoy it. xxoox

Beautiful Monday

December 14, 2010
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I’ve been seriously considering adding a few lavender streaks to my hair.  I’m bored with my hair and need a change, but with the wedding in less than 5 months, drastic cuts or color changes are out.  I was looking through pics and here are a few of my personal hair color movements throughout the years. I’ve always been a blonde, and I always will be, but it’s fun to change it up from time to time.  What was the craziest, best, or worst thing you ever did to your hair?

xoxo

Um. Never again will I go brown. Wow.

I could get out the scanner and scan some pics of my super punk rock short hair, but I’d rather not relive that stage. :)

Late to the party

December 11, 2010
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It’s late, I’m tired, and my glass of Pinot doesn’t taste as refreshing as I had hoped. I worked all day, full day back after my monster cold, and then I worked another 5 hours plus on my feet serving. I’m happy for the money, especially because it’s going to Christmas gifts, but I’m beat. But in spite of it all, I’ve come to realize I function better stressed, under pressure, and totally exhausted. While I feel good when I’m rested, I prefer to be in constant motion. My brain never stops unless I’m reading, so why should I? Glutton for punishment I suppose. Or I’m just used to it as a result of my full time restaurant days working 12 hour days on my feet 4 days a week. If I ever have kids, they will work in a restaurant just so they learn the value of hard work and how to respect service staff. Anyways, I’ll stop my tangent. Off to bed before a morning of Christmas shopping and then catering.
Have a great weekend everyone xoxo

Thoughts on a Thursday

December 9, 2010
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**Kleenex Anti-Viral tissues have been my saving grace all week. Not only are there cute little monsters on the box, they are also amazingly soft.

**I am so over being sick, yet this cold is showing hardly any signs of leaving.

**Tonight is my last class of the semester. THANK GOD. Then I have a huge paper due Wednesday and I don’t exactly have a strong topic. SOOOOOO maybe I should get started on that huh?

**I feel like I haven’t seen my friends in ages. In fact, I don’t think that I have.

**I am nowhere near being done with my Christmas shopping.  I have gotten a few things, but nothing huge.

**I have a feeling that my month long winter break is going to FLY.

**I am in dire need of a good book to read.

**What the hell happened in 2010? This year was a blur.

**I will be hosting two huge family parties this year, Mike’s family on the 23rd, because he won’t see them otherwise, and my family on Christmas night. If anyone needs me, I will be consuming copious amounts of wine.

xoxo

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