Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Jason Aldean & The Downfall of Myspace. {which is completely unrelated.}

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Do you remember when Myspace and comments like those pictured above were cool? 

Yah... me neither. 

It's probably best that we put that behind us anyway. Speaking of... did you hear that Myspace is rumored to be laying 75% of it's employees off today? Well... it was a good run?

Facebook is the DEVIL, eh? I blame Tila Tequila mostly.

Let's listen to some music for the morning in the evening... cuz that's how I roll... I'm completely spaz-tastic today!
  



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Now - have I mentioned my intense obsession with Jason Aldean?


Just listen to that voice! Holy crap - I am officially, 100% obsessed. 

What girl would ever break that beautiful man's heart like that??? 

;) 

HE'S SO HOT! 

*whew* k - I'm better now.

And in completely unrelated news - here's some hilarity: 


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Friday, June 24, 2011

heyyyy


What's up? What's goin' on? 

I can't quite get enough of this video. I know - I posted it already. But watch it again!!! It's funnier the 2nd time, I swear! 


And then there's this one:


I WANT BELLA!

How freakin' awesome would it be to have a baby jaguar? And then when they get big? Even awesomer. That's totally not even a word but I just invented it - because awesomer might be the best way to describe having a baby jaguar and STILL having it as a pet when it's full grown. Come home, there's a ginormous jaguar chillin' on your couch...
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FREAKIN' AWESOME! 

But back to Bella - Bella lives at the Panther Ridge Conservation Center in Florida. I want to go visit her one day... Moving on...

I recently discovered this lovely lady and I wanted to share with you a quote from an email she sent out yesterday. It really stood out to me - so I'm hoping it will do the same for some of ya'll as well. It's about how letting what others think of us (or possibly think of us) is ruining our lives - and actually is quite a selfish thing to do. As opposed to being a generous thing, which is what some may think they are accomplishing by being a people pleaser. Being a people pleaser is the result of our desire to "not stir the pot" or to not have to say something that might make someone else mad. Not only is that holding you back from your authentic self, it is denying the world of the best YOU that you can be... 
"Remember this: what other people think of you is none of your business. Obsessing about how to please others or be liked is a misuse of your energy. If you are making it your business – your focus is all about you.  More accurately said, it’s all about your ego."
(I heart her) 

So STOP IT! K? K. Now... 

The lovely Cinful Cinnamon has given me a spiffy award! Thanks Cin! 

Here are the rules:
1)  Mention the blogger that gave you the award.  
2)  Link to their blog.  
3)  Pay it Forward to 5 bloggers. 
So here are 5 bloggers who make my day better, in no particular order:
 (I'm pissed I had to limit it to only 5! So many of you inspire me every day!)








My Thirty Spot



Adventures in Estrogen

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The Awesome Mrs. K
Click on this pic of her super awesome boat to visit her :) 


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Now - let's get this Friday started, shall we?


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Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Good Morning!



"Always be a first-rate version of yourself
instead of a second-rate version of somebody else."  

~ Judy Garland

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Since I went with Chris Brown yesterday - I think I'll play some Rihanna this morning. Just for kicks.



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Monday, June 20, 2011

Monday, GF Bakery & Music For The Morning!

Good Monday Morning Lovies!

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How was your weekend? I hope you all had a wonderful Father's Day weekend with the fam. I took Pops out to a Greek restaurant for his Father's Day dinner - he's a big fan of gyros.

I had a rather adventurous weekend - I traveled over to Scottsdale to check out the Gluten Free Creations Bakery and it was fabulous! I picked up a few gluten free goodies while I was there!


I have to admit - those were the best gosh darn donuts I've EVER HAD! Of any variety. Even the Apple Fritters and Bear Claws can't beat them! (and we all remember how much I love Apple Fritters and Bear Claws, don't we?) 

It was a great experience - we had lunch in their cafe, awesome gluten free Philly cheesesteaks and kettle chips. Delicious! Pops even enjoyed it. Sorry, I wasn't able to get any pics of the cheesesteaks - my phone died after traipsing around Whole Foods for 2 hours (not kidding...). It takes a great amount of time and effort to read through all of the labels and ensure that there's no hidden gluten in all those foods. 

Speaking of gluten - I went to my doctor last week and told her about what I've been experiencing. Confirmation: yep. I'm gluten intolerant. I waited for her to give me some magical diet that would help me avoid all gluten, but she just smiled and wished me luck. "It's very hard, you have to read the labels closely." Thank you, Dr. Obvious! 

But the good news is that Dr. Obvious says I've lost 20 pounds since the last time I was in to see her. Which was about 6 months ago. 20 pounds in six months isn't really monumental - but she was happy with it and therefore, so am I! At one point I was down 30 pounds, but had to tweak things a bit and gained some of it back. I'm a work in progress. 

If you're interested in the gory details of my weight loss journey, you can follow my new(ish) blog about it here. I like to keep the weight loss stuff to a minimum here. 

So - that's about all the excitement I have to report at the moment - enjoy your week Lovies!!!

Here's a fun little catchy tune to get your Monday started...

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Wednesday, June 15, 2011

PINK!


I'm not feeling happy today - so in an attempt to lighten up my mood, I'm posting some of my favorite pink finds on pintrest for you. 

Because pink, shiny & sparkly things always work to perk me up! 

What do you do to lighten up your mood when you're feeling down?

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Pink Kitchen - I NEED IT!!!
Pink Bathroom - NEED THAT TOO!!!
I wonder if my HOA would let me paint my house pink...

NEED!!!
Black Master Bedroom - Pink Guest Bedroom? Yes please!!!
This song is fun - video is a bit psycho though...

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Tuesday, June 14, 2011

MFTM & An Overdue Project Do Me Update

Good morning Loves! I haven't been feeling quite up to par the past couple of days - so I apologize for my absence - and the lack of country music all up in yer Google readers! I know you missed it... No worries! I've got a good one for you today! 


But first...




It's time for a Project Do Me! Update. I've got lots of things to update - so here goes!

Daily:
*eat organic and avoid gluten
*have one serving of both Mila and Macro Greens per day
*eat 5 helpings of veggies (includes Macro Greens) and fruits per day
*work on bedroom organization
*get donation items together and ready for drop off at a Goodwill drop-off location (or schedule for a pick-up, depending on volume)
*get enough sleep
*be active every day
*log in to class and check for items to be completed daily
*participate in class discussions daily

Weekly
*exercise at least 3 times per week, working up to 20 minutes per day (I'm at nothing right now - so this will be a start!)
*complete all weekly school assignments on time
*call my mother

This Month:
*organize bedroom
*paint bedroom
*complete 1st class at GCU

What are your goals for this week?

And now for the song...

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Thursday, June 9, 2011

Music For The Morning: CMA Music Awards

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In case you missed the CMT Music Awards last night - have no fear! 
I've got the highlights for you. 
You're welcome... 
What was your favorite part of the show?

Luke Bryan sings "Shake It For Me"

                       Jason Aldean gets some help from Ludacris on "Dirt Road Anthem"         

Toby Keith sings his newest

Rascal Flats with "I Won't Let Go"

The Band Perry with "Love The Way You Lie/You Lie"

Zac Brown Band with "Knee Deep"

For more highlights and to watch the rest of last night's performances - click here.


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Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Father's Day Gift Ideas on Etsy


The Etsy obsession continues! Wondering what to get your father for Father's Day? So was I - but you need not look any farther than Etsy! Here's some of my favorite ideas...

If you have a little one and are looking for something for Hubs - here's a cute idea... how about an adorable onesie to show your little one's affection for Dear 'ol Dad?

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I'm especially fond of the mustache one. Maybe because I have a thing for geeks. Who knows!

Here's another fabulous idea: Beer Soap. What dad wouldn't love that?!? 

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Or how about a good old fashioned Chicago Tenement Deluxe Shaving Kit? Brilliant! 

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I love this genius little gem of a gift! A bottle opening ring! So pops doesn't even have to look past his own hand to open that next beer bottle. 

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I simply adore this little t-shirt idea!
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Hysterical... 
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What are you getting your father and/or husband for Father's Day this year? What were some of your best gift ideas in the past? 

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