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I've seen these going around on blogs lately and thought I might hop on... this is super cute! Here goes....

I am weird because...

My life LIVES on a to-do list. I cannot function without one
I am always planning...i absolutely cannot live moment to moment
I stress about e.v.e.r.y.t.h.i.n.g.
I cannot relax. Very rarely can I just sit...and think and do NOTHING

I am a bad friend because...

I forget to call people back....I will tell you I'll call you back....then I forget
I dont talk to as many friends as I wish I did... lazyness, hate being on the phone, you name it
I dont see as many friends when I'm in town... I LOVE being with my family.... kinda takes over.
I dont always see things in the "grey" I can get too opinionated.

I am a good friend because...
I will do anything for my friends.... I mean ANYTHING
Giving good advise... I usually am the go-to girl for advise, marriage, life, friends.
I am very protective... This includes husbands, friends, you name it! I get super upset if they are hurt.
There is nothing better to me than a good girls weekend, dinner, wine night... I love being with them!
I am the planner of the group... every vacay or event we do I plan start to finish!
I am sad because...
2011 has been very very very not nice to us!
I miss Tennessee. More than I can ever explain.
I miss my friends. They are my heart. I want us to live right next door to each other!
I miss my family... daddy and I arent meant to be hours apart. It destroys me.
I miss my Pa. Every. Single. Day.
Husband is still in school.... I'm ready for him to be done, he is ready for him to be done... lets make that money honey!
We can't have kids yet.... Husband wants to be out of school, own our house and have some money in the bank first.... he is right... I still want babies.
I don't feel settled....just my temporary home...

I am happy because...

God blesses my life daily
My marriage... more than I could have ever hoped for. Seriously its wonderful....every single day.
Our church.... we are so involved and recognized in the church....its a great feeling to serve.
Our muts... they bring so much joy to us.
A job that pays our bills, lets us have a nice house, cars and vacay every now and then. Blessed more than we deserve.
A daddy that is a best friend and amazing father. My life doesnt exist without him. Honestly.
25 years with an amazing grandpa that I adored.
The very best of friends that understand me day in and day out.


I am excited for...

Christmas time... a few days off work, my family and lots of wine relaxing
March 2013.... 1 year 3 months and counting till husband graduates
BABIES... I want to be a mom so badly
Finally getting to own our own house
Tennessee football 2012....I'm forgetting about anything and everything 2011
The first snow... I hate winter....snow in the south is fun
God's continued blessings in our lives
My husbands career... he will be the most amazing doctor!

Your Turn!! Let me know if you participate... I'd love to check it out. And props to me for keeping up the blogging. I want to get my reader base back.... work in progress :)

Cyber Sleepy Monday

Happy Cyber Monday!! Or sleepy, rainy, wish I was still in bed Monday. Why is the 1st day back from the long weekend always so hard? Throw in a rainy dark morning, Atlanta madness we call rush hour and my motivation at ZERO....you have a productive day coming your way. I really think my sweat pants, hot apple cider, my laptop and credit card in hand shopping the deals of the day would be MUCH better.

Speaking of deals.... what all have yall found out there?! I am currently roaming aorund Macy's for B1G1 Free deals.... Anything HUGE out there you just cant miss?! Let me know!

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving.... got to see both families, eat way to much food and even got a few crafting projects and relaxation in the mix. Did I take pictures?! Of course not. Shame on me. OK a little less blogging and a little more shopping errr working today!

More to come....Happy Monday!

Welcome Back to Me

Sooo.... maybe its been a few months!? Maybe since June...?! 5 month hiatus is normal right? I dont have a lot of excuses or exciting stories as to the why. Just been life going on. The good, the bad and the ugly as 2011 has been for us. More of the ugly. I am typically a pretty holly jolly person so maybe thats my excuse... we will go with that.... 2011 you have sucked royally. ANYTHING and EVEYRTHING bad has happened to us this year.... and I mean ANYTHING.... think IRS audit, Pa died, checking account stolen, shoulder surgey, job and those are just the "public" ones. Sooo I am going to start fresh and think all positive thoughts going into next year... BRING IT ON 2012.

Soo lets start out with this....

We are traveling home sweet home to Tennessee to be with my family for Turkey Day then off to hubs family on friday. Oh the joys of traveling for the holidays. I am still promising one year I WILL sit at home and not travel and everyone will come to us.... one day!

 Also, just thought i would say thank you to ALL of you who have sent me sweet and wonderful tweets and emails... they mean so much. My sweet Pa went to Heaven on October 21st. We were at his side holding his hand and it was incredibly peaceful at home. God gained one of life's greatest blessings and I miss him beyond words. It hurts everyday. Pa you will be greatly missed this Thanksgiving and everyday of the rest of my life. I love you.

I am 100% trying to get back in swing of the blogging world. Stay tuned.... :)



Big News Reveal... And no I'm not pregnant

Well I guess it's time to explain myself. For the past several months I've hinted at my life needing... well some change. I was happy with a lot of aspects of my life and unhappy with a lot of aspects in my life. I finally decided me and only me could make this change. I owed it to myself, my husband, my family and even my sweet friends who constantly are soo supportive to make a change. So it began...

The job hunt. Yes... the most difficult, zero results, frustrating hunt known to man kind. At least in Atlanta with a 9.3% unemployment rate, zero connections and I know little about the city. So it began. Qualifications:

*Shorter commute (currently I'm at 2-3 hours a day)

*Something semi related to my career path/ goals (marketing, PR, events, coordination, etc)

*Something I could actually enjoy, fully dive into and gain something in return

*Different environment- maybe younger, not so corporate stuffy

*Different hours- I would like to see my husband more than 15 minutes a day (literally)

Sooo off it went.... after 200+ emails, applications, deperation within the past few months the good Lord has shown me HIS timing verus MY timing and....

I wish I could explain in words the relief, the joy, the lack of stress and the happiness I have about all of this. My last day at my job now is June 17th. I decided to take 2 weeks off to just relax, get a LOT of things accomplished and regroup before starting the new job July 5th.

It was a LOT of work, tears, stress and heartache. It wasn't easy. But it wasn't up to me. It wasn't my plan or my choice but God knew what I needed, what I wanted and what was best for our lives right now. There was no celebration, no how proud we are of you, no nothing.... Just me myself and I trying to make something of a career for myself. Trying to support hubs through school and trying to live out life through the Lord.

La Da Da Da La Da Da....

Today...my friends... is a good day....

Let me tell you why.

1. I have 2 hours and 45 minutes left of work till I am outta here for the weekend. (PRAISE the good Lord)

2. I am headed to where else... home sweet home Tennessee

3. I finally get to have some normal socialization in my life.... bachelorette party tonight downtown Nashville. Let me tell you... I need this. I need to let lose and have some fun. And see these girls who i love ohh sooo much

(all blinged out I must say now)

3. I get to spend tomorrow with my Pa at his new digs- the PT facility- trying to get him stronger for some ass kicking cancer treatment (aka radiation).

4. I have some VERY and let me say VERYYYYY exciting news to share soon... For any of you on the long haul with me and this blog you might have a clue as to what this is.... A few more things to confirm and finalize and you will be seeing one hell of a post coming your way :) Stay tuned.

5. This just might be the cheeriest post i've done in a  month now :) Hopefully we are starting a new trend!

HAPPY WEEKEND!!!