Ouch!!!

Ok so in most and I do mean most situations I am pretty tough. My daddy made me that way on purpose and with 24 years of life experiences I now know why...

Besides the point... Today was doctor check up day... I took hubby with me for encouragement and just in case I decided to pass out. It was remove the stitches day from where they went in and well I just am not good with blood and grossness... I have a pretty awful track record too... I have completely passed out  the last time I had stitches removed. Blood and doctor is not my thing.

I did good surprisingly enough. Very proud of myself!

Doctor said it looked good and I am going to start some very light pt to get moving and then in a few weeks start the real shoot me in the face big dog pt.

In other exciting news Sunday I have a "BLATE" Blog Date that is. Julie over at The Smitten Mintons and I found each other and instantly have decided we are the same perosn- like strange. Anywho- we dove right in and Sunday we have a lunch "blate" and I couldn't be more excited.

Other than that my life is quite boring.... sleep, wake up, attempt to get ready one armed style, sit in traffic work (BLAH), sit in more traffic, eat dinner, drink wine, see hubby for 15 minutes, bed... repeat

I leave you with pictures of my oh so exciting life as of late:

new super super cute dress from macy's- much cuter in person! Im so excited!

this was my life for 2 weeks stuck at home- at least the weather was nice (this was hubby's not nice picture taking)

Do you think they are a bit spoiled?! Head ON the pillow?! Especially for dogs not allowed on the bed

Yesterday's start to the morning commute...depressing

And my new amazing shoes- this are going to be my "go-to it" shoes...they even have pink soles and the bow is to die for! I am in love- now I just need a place to wear them to :)

Happy Thursday :)

So Maybe It's Been a While....

Since I've blogged that is...

Maybe since my life is a wee bit crazy busy lately.

Between the shoulder surgery and being too luppy/ drugged to type to trying to get back in the swing of work and oh yea I was in a wedding 5 hours away this weekend AND a family Birthday Party for my grandparents needsless to say its been...

a lot. Especially 5 hours away.

One of my best friends got married this past weekend... crazy to me when friends get married...

even though I'm married?! Why is that.... baby showers will be super weird I think.

Anywho- shoulder sucked trying to manage all the wedding festivities and outfit changes but thanks to super sweet hubs we managed.

Sunday we celebreated the grandparents 90th Birthday... crazy! I really don't know what I will do when they are gone.

Now its back to work, thankful for this weekend at home to actually get things done.

Hubby is on spring break this week.... completely. NOT. fair. while Im slave laboring 1 wing down over here. Hummphh..... Pay day will come when this momma can retire from working in a few short years and it will go something like this...

Baby makin...

House decoratin....

Mid day lunch dates for 3 hours at cute cafe's without a "lunch hour"

Maybe I'll even join a tennis league so I can be cute in my tennis skirt, at my lunch date

I'll drive my big ole Lexus SUV

And be super skinny because I'll actually have time to work out

I can finally cook dinner- since I'll be home and not working till 7:30

And hubby will be making the big doctor money and it will sooo be payback for this "spring break" of sorts... what 25 year old gets spring break!? Can you tell I'm jealous just a wee bit?! * only kidding hubs, I know you really do work hard... :) *

And Im rambling, because well I got nothing else to do... Pictures to come (once I get off my lazy tail and upload them that is)

Blogger Gift Swap

My partner was Aly @ Analyze This for the gift blog swap. I was soo excited when my box came and even more excited for my fabulous gifts! This scarf is ah-maz-ing and I am in love!! Thank you Aly- this was soo much fun!

Love this scarf!

Good tasting lip gloss :)

I was sooo excited about the nail polish- would you believe its my first OPI Nail polish- I got right to work painting my nails the pink (on the lef) and Im in-love

Im in love with flip flops- pink flip flops... even better!

How stinkin cute is this scarf?!

My sweet Card

This was such a fun idea and I loved that I had such a wonderful partner who was oh so easy to buy for :)

Blogging will still be on and off for me the next few days as I get this shoulder under control. You wouldn't think typing woud be so difficult with a shoulder injury but this sling-a-ma-gig they have me in is the issue! Back at work today... wish me luck! Happy Thursday

I'm Alive.....But only halfway here!

Happy Friday!! It is absolutely amazing here in Atlanta today- 80 sunny and perfect. Too bad I can't be outside sun bathing :(

 Well surgery went well for the most part. Here is the rundown:

hubby and I got up around 4:45 Tuesday morning. I was a nervous wreck. I listened to worship music the whole way there trying to calm myself down a little bit.

As soon as we got there and I got back in the prep area I think the nurses could tell I was anxious as hell so they got my IV up and pumping asap and gave me some of the good stuff chillaxing medicine. After what seemed like forever they finally let hubs back there with me. I needed him there to chill me out badly. Then came the fun news- I had to have a shot in my neck to start the nerve block-

I have a feeling from the size of my eyeballs when they told me this it triggered another round of happy medicine and I was good to go. I don't remember much- besides being wheeled into the surgery room, looking over and seeing the table with all the "instruments" saying something to the effect of oh my dear God and next thing ya know there came the oxygen mask and nighty tight I went!

Coming out of surgery was a whole different ballgame.... and not a good one. I guess I woke up just uncomfortable or not really aware of what was going on and well needless to say....the scene began. I was so freaking cold my entire body was seriously shaking I couldn't stop. Then I guess I wanted Jeremy to be there with me and they wouldn't let him yet so I was upset about that and yea... 3 or 4 nurses later, an entire machine they hooked in my bed to warm my body and my doctor to probably add some more shut the hell up meds  calming meds I was back asleep and then home before I knew it. Ooppps :)

Daddy came Tuesday afternoon which was just amazing. I can't say enough, he has such a calmness on me and it was just nice to spend time me and him while Jerm was at work and class the next day. I really don't know the last time daddy and I just had me and him time together. It really helped. We got out Wednesday and he drove me around just so I could get some fresh air- and not go stir crazy. Since then its been a lot of the same- sleepless nights, naps, feeling like Im constantly loopy, drunk, out of it, whatever you would like to call it! I have my grouchy moments, love getting my sponge bath (its the little things), and oh yea on episode 23 of Say Yes to the Dress.

As I type this now I feel soo out of it... it takes extreme focus here so no judging. Hoping to go back to work on Monday but we will see. Everything is such a process with this ginormous sling of thing. If I muster up enough energy to put on some makeup Ill take a picture :) It looks something like this- but a LOT bigger

 

Have a wonderful weekend!!

Well Here We Are....

Less than 24 hours from shoulder surgery and I have a knot in my throat right about now... or is that the string cheese I just ate?! Kidding... but seriously.... my nerves are about through the roof. The needles, the hospital, the unknown and lets not even talk about that sleepy sleepy medicine I am absolutely scared out of my mind about.

This won't be my first surgery by a long shot but it doesn't make it any easier. Hubby will be with me, which is comforting since he is all Mr. Medical and can handle this stuff. I, the wuss in the family, can not, and am demanding a setative asap when we get to the hospital. Daddy is coming tomorrow afternoon which helps me already. I'm just a mess.

I wish I had something more fun to blog about but quite honestly I'm not thinking about much else... well ok maybe 1 more tiny thing...

Dear Brad:

If you  DON'T PICK EMILY I THINK THE ENITRE COUNTRY WILL HATE YOU FOREVER. This is not hard, we all know she needs to win, can we please all have the fairytale come true and for you to not be an idiot, moron, jerk,  and pick Emily. I am beyond anxious for tonight. Of course they will drag it on and on for forever until 9:57 when he will finally have the final rose ceremony. You see why my nerves are a wreck... bachelor finale and shoulder surgery?! Geez



Last and finally, hubbo and I finally joined the rest of the modern world and we now have netflix. We ordered it through the Playstation so it streams live. I think we both sat there for 30 minutes in amazement of how &*%^$ cool this is.... ummm can you say 74 episodes of Say Yes to the Dress headed my way?! Yeppers, I think I will. Tonight we are going to have training session on how to use the Playstation remote so I can function this thing called Playstation. Ridiculous remote foreign creature that makes absolutely NONEZO sense

I will be back up and blogging as soon as the nerve block/ morphene/ pain meds/ grouchiness wears off :) Maybe a few days... Happy Monday aka 3.14 PIE day (as I was reminded this morning on the commute in)

The things you can do on a Lunch Break

Soo.. with my work schedule and commute I virtually have zero time to run errands during the week except for the little measly hour I have from 2:00-3:00 everyday. AKA how much crap can I get done while in heels and dress pants without breaking a sweat or breaking my neck for the matter.

Soo... I was quite proud of today's lunchtime adventure. I happened to be browsing Bath and Body Works online and to my surprise they have their candles 2 for $20 which is my favorite of all time. AND I had a coupon. Double. Score. So happy hop I go to BBW to find they don't have the same flippin sale. After I assured the lady it was online, she looks it up on her blackberry, looks at me and says well I guess I'll honor it. HA! TAKE THAT! And please apply my coupon as well :) I am one happy girl

And in case your curious Fresh Cotton and Eucalyptus Mint are ah-maz-ing.

Next Stop was Trader Joes. My wine supply has been limited lately and well with shoulder surgery days upon us... it was time to stock up. The one good perk about Georgia- they can sell wine in grocery stores= convenience and MUCH cheaper than a normal store. If you have this same great pleasure of wine in your groceries you NEED to find a Trader Joe's because their wine is amazing, and best of all it is... listen carefully...  V.E.R.Y V.E.R.Y CHEAP! Cheap as in I bought 6 bottles for 30 bucks. And it's good. Really good. Never know the difference from the expensive stuff good.

Yes.... I was in heaven!!

And there you have it.... its the little things in life that make me happy! If only I didnt have 6 bottles of wine in my car while I'm inside working :) Bring on the weekend!

But Seriously....

This is turning out to be the longest. week. ever! I just spent my morning chasing my tail in a circle and at 11:45 am I am officially exausted. Its dark rainy and gloomy outside today I just want to crawl up in a bed. So I leave you with thoughts of the day...

Today is Ash Wednesday... I grew up Catholic so I used to have to go through the whole shebang but even though hubby and I have decided to join the baptist church (more on that) we still are going to honor Lent. Every year I feel its important to just take some time during Lent to pray and fast of some sort. This year I am giving up salt... yes salt.... I LOVE salt, you name it and I'll salt it. This is SUPER hard for me but its worth a shot. Hubby is giving up cursing. HA, seriously... he is horrible when it comes to the dirty words. This will be a work in progress..

Tonight hubs and I are going to the New Member class at church so we can become members. I am just soo excited to take this step and officially join the church. We have both found such happiness and great friends in this church. We have a young married small group I am just in love with and have really found great strength in the church! More to come...

This weekend I am determined to get anything and everything done before surgery. I am talkin booty scootin on the floor baseboards cleaning, windows, blinds you name it and it WILL be cleaned. I want to get my centerpiece done for my dining room, a mirror project made, its going to be one busy weekend and hubby will probably want to kill me but once surgery time comes I am donezo :/

Random question of the day bloggers... do yall have a living will?! Soo all the different people are calling me for this or that regarding the surgery and EVERYONE is asking me about a living will. I had no clue soo I called the one and only daddy thinking maybe had had one for me... I have never thought about this. The questions on it (via google) are kinda intense and freaky to think about. So I ask you... am I the only one without one?! Maybe I need to think about this. But its pretty intense

Last but not least.... ummm cute dress central where are you?! Where do yall shop (online that is) that has super cute dresses and not expensive. I need a spring wardrobe update! Rushe has been slacking lately!!

A very very happy birthday to one of the most amazing men in the world. For 90 years you have graced the world with your presense, your humbleness, your wisdom and most of all your love and dedication to your family. I am blessed beyond measure to call you my grandpa "pa"



Womp Womp...Women Tell All

Well its another day in Tax Season madness so this will be short in sweet....

Who watched the Bachelor's Women Tell All Last Night!? Can we say U.N.E.V.E.N.T.F.U.L! I mean seriously lets drag it out and make us wait 2 weeks for the finale which if you are anything  like me.... hellooo reality steve spoiler alerts!?!

Soo here are the highlights...

Umm Where did Jackie come from?! All the sudden last night she was just talking about anyone and everyone out there! Granted, I did love all her smart ass comments... she was saying everything I was at home yelling at the tv about.

Michelle... you are still crazy, I still think your nutso, and way to all the sudden bring your daughter into this. Pretty sure there was  none, nonezo, nada, mention of her when you were on the show and now all the sudden you want to squal your eyes out?! GRRR you frustrate me.

In other decently relative important news, yesterday was doctor check up day for this hell hole of a shoulder I have.... dum dum dum... surgery is scheduled for next Tuesday the 15th. I'm thinking with the one-armness I will be experiencing mixed with pain killers and my sarcastic "temper" this will prove to be some interesting blog posts to come... don't judge

And lastly, no worries, hubby is back on the nice list... he has been minding his manners and been a good little boy lately. He has one week... next week is surgery week and the next is female hormones from you know where.... fair warning to all.

Missing the grandparents a lot lately... it's their 90th birthday this month!!

Missing the worlds best daddy these days too... never seem to be home enough with him. I'm 24... does this ever end?!

Boring post of the day... I know.... I know!

Show us your.....

Ring a bling, bling!! YES, I love this. I am sooo that girl that checks out any and every wedding ring I see. Like seriously. If you are standing next to me in the grocery line- I will check out your ring. Am I the only one?!

Soo I love this link up... I mean who isn't nosey rosey when it comes to bling!

Did you look at rings together?
Umm yess! I, as the type A, OCD person I am was not about to leave something like my wedding rings up to hubs. I was front and center in that process. We spent an afternoon at the jeweler and built the set- it was such every little girls fantasy to have an entire jewelry store at their disposal. One lucky girl I am!

Do you like your ring? Did you from the beginning?...and be honest!

I LOVE my ring. There is such sentimental value from how far we have come. However, I will say this.... its heavy and wide. And I dont mean this is a big ring kinda way- but sometimes as wide as it sits on my finger and the weight and style of the ring sometimes bothers me. I would maybe have done something taller and thinner if I had to do over again. But I'm not complaining :)

How often do you wear your rings?

Always, well ok always when I am out. Typically when I get home from work and change clothes I take off all my jewelry. But I never go in public or travel without them. And when I do travel, I NEVER take them off.  

Do you clean your rings?

YES!! I am one of those girls that LOVES and insists on a clean ring. I take it to the jeweler about once a month to get the big steamer clean and to check my diamonds. I have a cleaner machine at the house I do about once a week! As rough as I am on those puppies gotta keep them clean. And hubby is actually pretty big about me taking care of them too ;)

What went through your mind the very first time you saw your ring?
Hells to the Yea!! Check out that bling!! OHH wait... your asking me to marry you too?! HAHA

Happy Sunday!! I am now going to stalk HERE for everyone else's ring pictures!!

Friday Thoughts of the Day

In no specific order of importance, relativity or thought for that matter..

It's Friday!!  Praise the good Lord Hallelujah it's finally Friday! Another long week in Tax Season Hell.

This is the first weekend in a month that I have not been traveling and will actually be in my own bed, my own house all stinkin weekend! Its supposed to be rainy and gross tomorrow which I'm not complaining about- HELLO laziness cleaning house time!!

Grace is getting fat. The dog Grace. I swear everytime I see her she has gotten fatter. I dont get it. We first blamed it on winter- like she is a freaking wild animal hibernating?! Who the hell knows... well its spring, she's still fat, and something needs to be done. Chunky Monkey has a slow metabolism like her momma.... oopps

Speaking of fat... momma is getting fat too. I dont know what my deal is today but today has been the ultimate FAT day for me. Ughh I dont get it  but TUBO is having one of those days and porky the piglet needs to get this under control asap!



I have zero motivation. I want to go home, put on my sweats, get a BIG glass of wine, plop my big tubo butt on the couch and entertain myself with some E! News, Say Yes to the Dress and whatever other useless tv I can find... Don't judge.

Congrats America on actually picking a decent American Idol this year. I can now have 1 more show added to my weekly TV laziness  errr.....

I don't know what my deal is, its not even my crazy time of the month but I've been grouch pouch this week. Maybe slightly stressed, busy, lack of sleep, babysitting husband, or something along those lines- maybe Its just me. I need sleep and alone time.

The END!

Randomness of the day

Ever just have one of those days where you have a million things running through your head!? MMKKK that is me today, this week really. I feel like everything is completely crazy and my dialogue/ thought process is going.

House payment was due today.... that hurts the piggy bank. Ouch. No shopping or eating out for me until next friday... aka payday. It officially just pisses me off every month when this has to be paid. Reason 2341 why I am ready for husband to be DONE with school. I am tired of being the moolah maker

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I am hosting craft day for the girls Saturday... fun as this will be planning and liquidating 5 Hobby Lobby's of their craft department... I'm over it. Why can't one store have 50 bags of reindeer moss... I dont get it (*joking...seriously*)

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I need a change. I find myself seriously hating  Atlanta more and more everyday. Hopefully I'll have better news to change this soon!

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Traffic seriously sucks in this city. Im sorry if you get tired of my constant rants on twitter because I hate traffic and the crazies that somehow managed to get a lisense... your all freaking NUTS!

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Husband has been annoying me lately, for all you bloggers that never seem to get annoyed or pissy with your husband I envy you. Or just fibbing. Mine requires hand-holding at times (what man doesn't though) and this week just is not my week I feel like babysitting.

So I have to get bitchy

And text in all caps to get my point across

Then I sit at my desk fuming

And I really wish a glass of wine (or 2) was acceptable in the workplace.

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Speaking of workplace... better get back to it. Wish you could see my excitement in typing.

I Miss home... the end!

Holy Bachelor and the Beach...

Happy Tuesday! I feel like its been forever since I have blogged. It's been a busy week for me! We were BACK in Tennesee this weekend for a bridal shower I had for a wedding that I am in this March! It's soo nice to be home and see friends but my gosh I am tired of traveling. Don't get me wrong I love more than anything in this world to be in Tennessee. It just soothes my heart. But, there is nothing like waking up in your own house on a Saturday morning and being able to clean, relax NOT get in the car and drive and ohh yea.... $3.25  a gallon for gas is kickin my tail! Anywho...

Soo onto the bachelor last night... anyone else just ripping at the seems over this season! It's definitely my favorite. I want Emily to win sooooooooo  badly it's not even funny! She is beyond cute and they look good together! He NEEDS to pick her mmmkkk!

Now onto the true reality that is not the Bachelor... I am super excited for the 1st planned vacay of the year. Hubby mentioned to me possibly planning a beach trip for our anniversary. We were just going to go to Nashville at stay where we did the night of our wedding:

 The Music City Sheraton is absolutely amazing and I am just in love! I might have to sneak a 1 night getaway there this summer just so we can go back! I hate we didnt get to enjoy being there and relaxing with the craziness from the wedding!

Anywho... soo as soon as hubby mentioned the word b-e-a-c-h I was sold! Lets book it! We invited our travel/ event partners in crime:

And we are booked!! Hello Seaside vacation house for 5 nights in September (hubbys school schedule slightly got in the way of an August Anniversary Trip)! I beyond excited! The beach is my haven and Seaside... well we will be retiring there one day! Its the most amazing place! I'm only slightly excited... :)

(Again I have no idea why the bottom pictures are small)


Anyone else have fun plans coming up?! Stay tuned for my 2011 Spring/ Summer Agenda! We are going to be busy to say the least!