Back to my regularly scheduled life

First of all, I hope everyone had a fantastic Labor Day yesterday! && Second of all, good luck to all the kiddos starting school today! 

(Around here, it's the first day of school. I know some started a couple weeks ago though.)

One of these days it will be me posting pictures of my children going off to school and crying my eyes out, but until that day, I'll just keep posting pictures of my dogs. I'm definitely not rushing on the kids thing.

Well, today marks the first day back to work with no countdowns to the next vacation. The past few weeks have been a little crazy for me. My boyfriend and I took a vacation to see his parents and then we headed off for the mountains for a little getaway, just the two of us. I'll have to make a whole separate post for that vacation though, so be sure to check back this week. 

This past weekend was spent at the beach house with my family. Our beach house pretty much stays rented out, so it's only a couple times a year that we all get to go down there together to spend some time together. Unfortunately it wasn't much of a beach weekend due to it being super windy, but we still had a lot of fun and got a lot of relaxing in! 

Although I'm sad that I don't have any other vacations to start counting down to, I do have lots of other countdowns now... Here's a few I have going at this time:

Eagles Regular Season Football Starts- 6 Days

Flyers Regular Season Hockey Starts- 30 Days

Admirals Regular Season Hockey Starts - 38 Days

My Birthday- 49 Days

Halloween - 53 Days

Thanksgiving - 79 Days

Black Friday - 80 Days

MY GRADUATION!!!! - 102 Days

Christmas - 108 Days

New Years - 115 Days

I have a lot to look forward to, especially my long awaited graduation! Another thing I'm looking forward to is fall and colder weather! I can't wait for jeans and hoodie weather, crock pot meals, and pumpkin patches. 

By the way, when is it too early to decorate for Halloween???

Time to get some homework done and get through this work day. Check back for my post on my mountain adventure!!! :) 

Here we go again.

It's that time of year again that everyone goes crazy making their New Year's Resolutions. Of course you have the most popular one... to lose weight. I can admit that I have had that resolution before as well. In fact, that was this past year's resolution. However, I did not accomplish what I had set out to do... but I'm happy with myself and that's all I can ask for.

As 2013 comes to an end, I can honestly say, it has definitely been a year with tons of ups and downs. Luckily this year has helped me to figure out a lot about myself. One of the things I've been wanting to do for a long time was to get serious about school. This year I got back in school and finished my first semester with 3 A's and 1 B. I was pretty proud of myself for putting school first, even though that meant putting my social life on the back burner. Hopefully the people who really matter to me understand my determination and don't take the lack of time spent with them as a slap in the face. I've also realized this year that I don't need anyone to make myself happy. Friends, boyfriends, etc..  If I'm not happy with myself.. I'll never be happy with anyone else. I would DEFINITELY say I'm in a better spot in my life now, than I was at the beginning of the year.

I already know that 2014 has some exciting times ahead for me. This weekend starts it off with some more Christmas family time! Saturday will definitely be a day of great eating. To start it off I will be having brunch with my Aunt and her husband, along with my parents and Grandmother, at Freemason Abbey. If you haven't had brunch there, you're missing out! I can already taste the delightful Mimosas! Saturday evening my parents and I are heading down south to Elizabeth City to see my Grannie Faytie! It's sad I don't get to see her very often, but excited because that means dinner at Montero's! If you're ever in E.City... you have to go there. I'm excited to get to finish up the holiday festivities this weekend!

Some other things to look forward to in 2014 are my third god child being born, my trip to Philly to see the Flyers take on the Lightning, and 3 more semesters of school down!

Want to know what my New Years Resolutions are this year? Check back later this week to see what kind of shenanigans I plan to get myself into.

I hope everyone holidays were fantastic and that you got everything you were hoping for.

Almost There

A cold and rainy day makes for a slow day at work. However, jamming out to some Christmas music is the perfect way to help this day inch on by. I'm talking about the good stuff like N'SYNC, Christina Aguilera, Michael Buble, etc... Pandora saves the day!

These past couple weeks I have been unbelievably swamped with school work and studying. Seeing as how this is my first semester back, I'm totally stressing over this whole finals deal. Luckily I have two classes out of the way already and two more to go! Luckily things are starting to slow up seeing as how I only have one more paper, one presentation to make, and one exam left. I am happy to say that I came out with A's in both of the classes that I have already finished, hoping to get A's in these last two classes. 

Instead of signing up for 4 classes next semester, I only signed up for 3 just so I don't overwhelm myself. Luckily my Accounting class is using the same book, so I didn't have to purchase a new one. Thinking that I only had to purchase two books, I was excited. I got to the bookstore and found out that I could get both of them used, so I was incredibly enthusiastic. I saw that the first one rung up for $44 dollars, so I was thinking I could get out of there under $100. BOY WAS I WRONG! The total ending up being $213!!! WHAT!?! Yes, that's right for my second used book I had to pay $169. I would really hate to see how much that book cost new. Screw you Human Resource Management, I hate you already.

Forgetting all the headache of school now, let's talk about something exciting. Last week, Santa came to see me a little early! He brought Jonas and I a new sleigh, and we absolutely love it. I traded in my Ford Focus for the new 2014 Jeep Cherokee! I've been waiting for that thing to come out since June, so I'm glad that it's finally in my possession. If you are in the Hampton Roads area, I would highly recommend that you go check out Southern Chrysler, Dodge, & Jeep on Military Highway. I'm pretty sure I had the best salesman! If you are looking for a new car go talk to Mr. Bill Womble. Bill is a great guy and easy to get along with. He doesn't try to sell you something more expensive just to get more money, he puts you in something that you are comfortable with. The dealership was incredibly easy to deal with and the whole process was pretty painless! I will definitely be going back to them for future purchases, though I don't plan on getting rid of this beauty any time soon. 

Isn't she beautiful!?!

Time to go work on this last paper and start studying for my last exam!!

Holiday Season

The Holidays are quickly approaching and I've realized that I'm totally unprepared! I guess it's time to step up my game and get into the holiday spirit. Things have been pretty hectic lately, but it seems as though everything is calming down and won't be so crazy like I thought it was. 

Can you believe that NEXT WEEK is Thanksgiving. Literally, it's in 10 days! Where has this year gone!? I think it's perfectly acceptable to go ahead and put up my Christmas tree this weekend. The only reason I say that is because I usually partake in the Black Friday shopping ritual. Yes, my Mother and I are those crazy ladies who plan out which stores and the strategies while in the stores. If I go ahead and get my tree up this weekend, I can wrap the things I buy for Black Friday and then don't have to stress about them at the last minute. I don't put up outside decorations, so chances are... I'll be the only one seeing my pretty tree anyways! If I don't get it put up this weekend, it will definitely be going up next weekend. I think putting up your Christmas tree is a little more socially acceptable on the weekend after Thanksgiving, but I play by my own rules, so we will have to see how it plays out! 

I'm hoping to be spending Thanksgiving down in the Outer Banks, but nothing is definite. I'm pretty excited to switch things up this year, maybe start a new tradition. I really want to do my Black Friday shopping down there this year. Hit up the normal stores like Walmart, Kmart, and Belk...but then they also have the Outlets. They normally have great deals in general, so I'm sure Black Friday will be crazy down there. Fingers crossed that I can get some good deals this year, and if not... it's for the thrill of the game. Plus it's always a fun time for Mom and me. 

Sitting outside waiting for doors to open last year!

What are some good movies coming out around Thanksgiving? I really wanna go see a movie with the family, Thanksgiving will be a day of relaxation, not one of cooking and cleaning for us! What are some of your traditions for Thanksgiving? Are you really into the Black Friday craze? Do you see it as worth your time, or do you get deals elsewhere? When do you start decorating for Christmas?

Here We Go Ducks, Here We Go!

Is it too early to say I'm ready for the weekend?

It is?! Oh well, I'm saying it anyway...

I'm so ready for my weekend!

Ok, well not the whole weekend, just Friday!

If you haven't figured out by now from reading my blog posts, I'm obsessed with hockey. I'm not ashamed to admit it, and nothing makes me happier than getting to go to an NHL game! Especially to a team I haven't seen in person yet! This Friday is no exception!

My Dad and I are hitting the road, along with my friends, to see the Anaheim Ducks play the Carolina Hurricanes Friday evening. I will be decked out in my Anaheim gear! Why am I so stoked to see Anaheim you ask? Well, it's quite simple... they are the parent club of the Norfolk Admirals. I love to see guys who played here in Norfolk, making it in the NHL. There's quite a few guys that played here last year, and are now up with the Ducks.

VS       

Haven't been on a road trip in quite a while, so it'll be nice to get a little one in. Before coming home and having a kickball tournament on Saturday. That's right, the end of the fall kickball season is coming to an end. The last weekend of kickball for 2013.

Talking about that, where has this year gone!? Seriously, I feel like we just hit 2013... and now Christmas music is playing and it's almost half way through November. I guess when everyone said time flies as you get older, they were right. Before you know it, the summer will be here again! Let's just hope we get there with NO SNOW this winter! This girl is not one for snow! It's not looking like that is very likely though. As I was getting ready for work this morning I heard the news playing on TV, talking about this week's weather. Why oh why did I hear that tomorrow nights' rain may turn over to snow. There's no chance of that stuff sticking, but still... the thought of snow makes me cringe. Ba-hum-bug when it comes to snow! It may look pretty, but that's about it! 

This is the truth!

ALSO! Two months from today I will be going to see my Philadelphia Flyers play the Tampa Bay Lightning! That's definitely going to be a great game. I love my Flyers to death, but I also like to see my fantasy team players do well. I have 4 fantasy players on the Lightning, but still... Let's go Flyers. 

5 Days Til Christmas And It's 57 Degrees!

Hey there everyone! 


First off I want to say Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays to everyone! 
It's that time of year when everyone gains a few more pounds! 

I, for one, could use a few more days to prepare for Christmas. 
So it looks like a little bit of last minute shopping for me! 
I also get the wonderful task of puppy sitting my sister's new dog.
I really hope my dog and cat get along with him! 

Well a lot has been going on lately!
Life has been busy busy busy.

I have also reconnected with someone who is absolutely amazing.
And I'm so glad I did because he makes me extremely happy.
This time I won't be messing things up between us. :)

I'll be kicking off my holiday weekend tonight...
I have been given tickets to see Andy Grammer and A Rocket To The Moon.
I love Andy Grammer's music, but had never heard of the other band.
However, the last few days... I've become accustomed to their music.
And I actually quite like it! 
Best part... Meet n Greet passes are included with my tickets!
Oh Hey!!! So I will be meeting Mr. Grammer and hopefully Nick Santino of ARTTM.

Mr. Andy Grammer!
Photo Credit

Photo Credit
A Rocket To The Moon

 

It's about that time of year where everyone starts talking about new years resolutions.
Do you have one yet? What is it??? 

What are you hoping Santa brings you for Christmas?
Expecting anything good?

It's the freaking weekend...

I'm about to have me some fun.


Yes unfortunately I just busted out the R.Kelly lyrics.
Please excuse me.

But it is the weekend and I've got a pretty good one planned.
It didn't start out to well last night though.
Went up to a local bar that would be considered my hang out.
Though I wasn't drinking, my friends band was playing.
They are amazing... check them out....The Audio Affair
Also, every Thursday night is ladies night and they give out a free coach purse.
SAY WHATTTT!?!?!?!
You heard it right... FREE COACH PURSE.
If you live in the Hampton Roads area, 
You should check out Eagles Nest ....
They have $1.50 skinny drinks for the ladies all night.
And each lady gets at least one ticket for the drawing.
They also give out more tickets for doing different events...
Such as riding the bull or doing the wobble on stage.
Like I said if you are in the area, you should definitely check it out!

I should get a free coach purse for promoting on my blog!!!


Does anyone have any fun plans for the weekend?
Concerts, Sporting Events, Movie Dates...???

It's getting closer and closer to Christmas time and I'm so not ready.
Though I love the holiday season, I'm not ready in the slightest this year.
What's on your Christmas List this year??

See ya on the flip side of the weekend! Enjoy!