7 Day Cleanse

So my good friend at work and I have been doing this diet and tomorrow will be day 7!! It's been tough, very tough but was a GREAT cleanse.. My body feels great, I feel great, and it was a good thing to do jumpstart my diet as I'm getting ready to start Weight Watchers. I just want to maintain, eat healthy, and really use it for portion control!! I'm going to be a bride sooner then later and I will want to look fabulous when that time comes... I also want to be healthy and eat healthy which in return will only add happiness, not self hate.. So check out the diet and tell me what you think! It's a little extreme and VERY tough on your belly, but it's good!! If you read through the diet and seem interested either leave a comment or email me. I made a similar, but different, version of the soup that is acceptable to eat on the diet and it was fabulous!!

The following diet and health program was developed for employees and dependents of General Motors, Inc. and is intended for their exclusive use. This program was developed in conjunction with a grant from U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Food and Drug Administration. It was field tested at the Johns Hopkins Research Centre and was approved for distribution by the Board of Directors, General Motors Corp. at a general meeting on August 15, 1985. General Motors Corp. wholly endorses this program and is making it available to all employees and families. This program will be available at all General Motors Food Service Facilities. It is management's intention to facilitate a wellness and fitness program for everyone.

This program is designed for a target weight loss of 10-17 lbs per week. It will also improve your attitudes and emotions because of its cleansing systematic effects.
The effectiveness of this seven day plan is that the food eaten burn more calories than they give to the body in caloric value.

This plan can be used as often as you like without any fear of complications. It is designed to flush your system of impurities and give you a feeling of well being. After seven days you will begin to feel lighter because you will be lighter by at least 10 lbs. You will have an abundance of energy and an improved disposition.
During the first seven days you must abstain from all alcoholYou must drink 10 glasses of water each day.

Day One All fruits except bananas. Your first day will consist of all the fruits you want. It is strongly suggested that you consume lots of melons the first day. Especially watermelon and a loupe. If you limit your fruit consumption to melons, your chances of losing three lbs. on first day are very good.

Day Two All vegetables. You are encouraged to eat until you are stuffed with all the raw or cooked vegetables of your choice. There is no limit on the amount or type. For your complex carbohydrate, you will start day two with a large baked potato for breakfast. You may top the potato with one pat of butter.

Day Three A mixture of fruits and vegetables of your choice. Any amount, any quantity. No bananas yet. No potatoes today.

Day Four Bananas and milk. Today you will eat as many as eight bananas and drink three glasses of milk. This will be combined with the special soup which may be eaten in limited quantities.

Day Five Today is feast day. You will eat beef and tomatoes. Eat two 10 oz. portions of lean beef. Hamburger is OK. Combine this with six whole tomatoes. On day five you must increase your water intake by one quart. This is to cleanse your system of the uric acid you will be producing.

Day Six Beef and vegetables. Today you may eat an unlimited amount of beef and vegetables. Eat to your hearts content.

Day Seven Today your food intake will consist of brown rice, fruit juices and all the vegetables you care to consume.

Tomorrow morning you will be 10-17 lbs. lighter than one week ago. If you desire further weight loss, repeat the program again. You may repeat this program as often as you like, however, it is suggested that you are allowed two glasses of white wine in addition to the instructions on the program. You may substitute champagne for white wine. Under no circumstances are you to drink any other alcoholic beverages with the exception of beer which is allowed. Any liquor (bourbon,vodka, rum) is forbidden. Cream drinks are especially forbidden. You may have an occasional cordial such as creme de menthe or schnapps, but you must always limit yourself to two drinks. If you wine, drink only wine that day. If you have beer, drink only beer that day, etc. Alcohol adds empty calories to your diet. However, after the first week it will help your digestion and settle your stomach.

G.M.'S Wonder Soup
The following soup is intended as a supplement to your diet. It can be eaten any time of the day in virtually unlimited quantities. You are encouraged to consume large quantities of this soup.
12 Cus of Water, 6 Large Onions, 2 Green Peppers, Whole Tomatoes (fresh or canned), 1 Head Cabbage, 1 Bunch Celery, 4 Envelopes Lipton Onion Soup Mix, Herbs and Flavouring as desired.

Additional Comments
Vegetables as may be taken in the form of a salad if desired. No dressing except malt, white or wine vinegar, squeezed lemon, garlic, herbs. No more than one tea spoon of oil.
You have been given a recipe for the WONDER SOUP which can be eaten in unlimited quantities. This soup is a supplement while you are on the program and it should be a pleasure to eat. Not everyone likes cabbage, green peppers, calory etc. This recipe is not inflexible. You may substitute vegetables according to your taste. You may add any vegetables you like: asparagus, peas, corn, turnips, green beans, cauliflower, etc. Try to stay away from beans (lima, pinto, kidney, etc.), however, because they tend to be high in calories even though they are very good for you.

Beverages you may consume while on the program :
Water (flavoured with lemon/lime if desired).
Club Soda is OK.
Black Coffee. No cream or cream substitute. No sugar or sweetness.
Black Tea = Herb or Leaf.
Absolutely nothing else except the fruit juices which are part of day seven. No fruit juices before day seven.

How and Why It Works
Day One you are preparing your system for the upcoming programme. Your only source of nutrition is fresh or canned fruits. Fruits are nature's perfect food. They provide everything you could possibly want to sustain life except total balance and variety.
Day Two starts with a fix of complex carbo-hydrates coupled with an oil dose. This is taken in the morning for energy and balance. The rest of day two consists of vegetables which are virtually calorie free and provide essential nutrients and fibre.
Day Three eliminates the potato because you get your carbohydrates from the fruits. You system is now prepared to start burning excess pounds. You will still have cravings which should start to diminish by day four.
Day Four, bananas, milk and soup sound the strangest and least desirable. You're in for a surprise. You probably will not eat all the bananas allowed. But they are there for the potassium you have lost and the sodium you may have missed the past three days. You will notice a definite loss of desire for sweets. You will be surprised how easy this day will go.
Day Five, Beef and tomatoes. The beef is for iron and proteins, the tomatoes are for digestion and fibre. Lots and lots of water purifies your system. You should notice colourless urine today. Your allowance calls for the equivalent of five "quarter ponders". Do not feel you have to eat all this beef. You must eat the six tomatoes.
Day Six is similar to day five, Iron and proteins from beef, Vitamins and fibre from vegetables. By now your system is in a total weight loss inclination. There should be a noticeable difference in the way you look today, compared to day one.
Day Seven finished off the program like a good cigar used to finish off Victorian meals, except much healthier. You have your system under control and it should thank you for the flushing and cleaning you just gave it.

This Will Be My Year

Happy New Year to all of you! I hope everyone had a very happy and healthy holiday!

We sure did!

Brian and I spent the night at our apartment we our 2 great friends. We ate, drink, and laughed.. and a GREAT time was had by all....

This year I turn 30 and this is the 1st time I can say I'm actually looking forward to it!! I look forward to it cause I just know this is going to me MY year, OUR year.... I feel very blessed and I am excited to see all the good things I have to look forward to!!

Approaching the big 3 - 0

In a few months I am going to be thirty. There, i said it. I said it and I got it out of the way. This is something that I have been struggling alot with lately!! When I turned 29 I had a little bit of a meltdown becuase I couldn't believe I finally hit the last year in my 20's!! and that was a BIG deal to me!! I called it my early life crisis....I just always figured I'd be alot further along in my life then where I am now.. I thought I'd be in a better job making a TON of money(but don't we all?), I thought I'd be married, and have atleast 1 kid.

But as I stop and think about it I am really happy!! I have a great home on the beach, wonderful friends, a great family, a beautiful puppy, and an amazing man that loves me with all of his heart!! What more could a girl ask for? I think about it and have come to see that I am very lucky, luckier then some people and I should be very thankful for that!!

As I stop and think about turning 3o in March and I think about all the good things I have to look forward to and I smile!! I smile because I know that my 30th Birthday is going to kick off the rest of my life and happiness I have to look forward to... Brian and I have been talking more and more about getting engaged which is very exciting for me.. My 30's are hopefully going to bring me an engagement, a marriage, kids, and continued happiness!!

So I need to stop look at 30 as being old, I need to stop looking back at my 20's and being sad about everything I did and had. I need to focus on my 30's and all the good things I have to look forward to - cause I certainly have a ton to look forward to and that makes me happy and excitied!!

It Ain't Pretty

My people skills were at their best last week.... Unfortunately...

This is what I saw, heard, read, and did..... It wasn't a good week!

~Shopping in the food store and seeing a woman over 30o pounds in the frozen food aisle buying ice cream while wearing Spandex. It wasn't pretty...

~See a lady totally ignore her not even 2 year old daughter as they crossed the parking lot.... Busy parking lot at that.... I don't want to even thing what would have happened if the driver of the car was less responsible!

~As I got home and unpacked all of my groceries I notcied I forgot the ONE thing I needed for dinner that night!! I hate when that happens...

~I called my boyfriend a BIG JERK as he nicely parallel parked my car for me in to a teeny, tiny spot and bumped my car in to the car behind him.. It wasn't a big deal at all, but I made it one! lol...

~After a few sleepless nights I was not a woman to mess with!

~I called a dog breeder and she told me "her" dogs weren't for me!! All I asked was to hear a little about her pups and how long she's been breeding. And I doubled checked that she was selling the English Bulldog Pups.. She said she was, but somehow I guess my money wasn't green enough! I still don't get it!

I hung up the phone and called her names that I don't want to write on my Blog!!

~After a few sleepless nights I was feeling very tired until the fire alarm went off from 1 am to 4:30 am in the morning! So much wanting to have a good nights sleep!! The next day at worl I wanred my class to behave or look out.... It was a good day!

~I was shaving my legs in the shower the other day and the razor slipped and sliced my nail in half! It still hurts..... And will probably take a while to grow out! Yikes...

Let's hope this work week goes a lil smoother then last....

HAPPY MONDAY

A Decision

We finally made a final decision over the weekend regarding our dog plans.

We have decided to get an English Bulldog pup.. I did tons of research this weekend and I researched a bunch of breeders up the coast. I found one real breeder about 3 hours from us who has 2 dogs that are going to deliever their litters in the end of May which would allow us to bring our new pup home in the end of July... And you might have seen my new pup to be's Dad... He's the dog on the Bounty papertowel commerical. He has also been in J.Crew ads, and he is the Disney DX dog.. He is a movie star dog, lol!!!

So now it's just a waiting game.....

Though I want one right now!!!! I think its best to wait til the summer. We have a ton of crap going on now anyway!!

And we are either going to name her Lola or Harley!! I have ALWAYS wanted to bulldog named Lola, but I also like Harley for Brian and his motorcycle riding, lol!!! But we'll see...

I'll keep yoiu posted!

My New Favorite Show

Call me crazy, lol.... But I am lovin this new Show on Showtime

The United States of Tara!! Since Brian and I have moved we now how all of the awesome channels Comcast Cable has to offer... And with all of those great channels comes On Demand. I had really, really wanted to start watching this show when it first came out but we didn't have Showtime then. So recently I have been catchin up with the shows and I'm loving it. Part of me was very interested since I have started working in the Psych Unit of the hospital with children. If you didn't know The US of Tara is a show about Tara Gregson a wife and mother with multiple personalities. After deciding to take a break from her medication to discover the real cause of her disorder, her alternate personalties re-emerge: wild and flirty teenager T; old-fashioned housewife Alice; and male, loud, beer-drinking Vietnam Buck. Tara is supported by her calm and level-headed husband Max, her somewhat troubled teenage daughter Kate and quirky, good-hearted son Marshall. Her sister, Charmaine, is not so supportive, often expressing her doubt about the validity of Tara's disorder. The show is soo funny and I love it! It is also produced by Steven Spielberg so you know it's a quality show!!!! If you haven't checked it out yet you should!! And lucky for me Showtime renewed it for a second season! So there will be much to look forward.. I can't wait to see what one of the multiples will do next!!!

My New Purchase

I am so excited.... Today after work I am going to BBB (Bed Bath Beyond) to buy our new coffee maker... It's actually a House Warming Gift from Brian's parents. Isn't moving to a new place so great, loved ones give you such nice things to make your house cozier. And I wills at we have amazing parents that love us!!!

So check it out... we are getting the Keurig® Platinum Single Serve Brewer/Coffee Maker. I am so excited because not only does it make Hot Coffee and Tea, it makes Iced Beverages as well.... He parents have the regular one and I LOVE it!!!!

In less than 60 seconds you can have a great cup of coffee or tea with this unique single serve brewing system. You can Choose from four brew sizes: 6 ounces, 8 ounces, 10 ounces and 12 ounces. Features a side-mounted removable 60-ounce water reservoir and removable drip tray that holds a full "accidental brew". LCD message center features a programmable (which I am sooo excited for, I love waking up to my cup of joe in the morning) 24-hour clock.

I am really excited because I love flavored coffees like vanilla and Brian is a regular kind of coffee man. So now we can have both. We can also offer our guest regular or decaf, tea or hot chocolate, iced or hot!! YAY!!!!! They also make Organic Coffees too... I am going to go coffee crazy!

I'll let you know how it goes!!

Happy Monday All!!!

Super Size Me

So last night I previewed Super Size Me because I'm showing it in school today. I'm having the kids create their own menus for the days as if they were able to buy or eat anything from anywhere for 1 entire day. I'm curious to see how they would plan their meals.

Then I'm going to give them a list of Foods and the Calories and I'm going to have them add up their possible total calorie "intake" for the meals they planned for the day.

And then after that we are going to watch the Super Size Me Documentary so they can truly see the effects that Fast Food will and can have on your body.

I'm not saying that I NEVER eat french fries or an occasional McDonalds cheeseburger (once a year , I rarely every have fast food). I figured it could be something fun and interesting for the kids to watch...

Here is a brief overview of the movie:

What happens when you eat McDonald's for thirty days, three meals a day, super-sized when asked, widely sampling selections from the entire menu from Big Macs meals to yogurt parfaits, salads and fish filets? With a team of highly qualified doctors monitoring his health every step of the way, director Morgan Spurlock answers this question: your body falls apart.
Spurlock also has the perfect narrative hook: himself. Following in the tradition of Michael Moore, Spurlock is the narrative hero of his own film – and this is just fine. An articulate speaker, he is also a compassionate listener and a wonderful guide.

Super Size Me" is a terrific film that takes the seemingly not-so-sexy subjects of health, nutrition, and corporate greed and turns them into informative entertainment. Crisply edited, Spurlock's steady stream of meals at McDonalds are cut with interviews with his vegan chef girlfriend, his concerned nutritionists and doctors, fast food consumers, and corporate lobbyists.

My New Buys

So yesterday Brian and I ordered our new coffee table! It was actually a house warming present from my Mom... She is such a sweetie!! I love her! She wanted to get us something that we needed and really wanted. And we had picked this one out a while ago so she thought it was perfect to give us money for it.. THANKS MOMMY!!

The unigue thing about this piece ( Pinzon Renwick - Logan Lift Top Coffee Table) is that the top of it actually lifts up 30 inches, making it more of like a eat in kitchen table, but in the living room. Brian and I figured we could really use something like this and we loved the look. I wanted something better then a boring glasstop coffee table.. AND now Ive got it..Or should I say "it's in the mail!"

Then, we saw this cute little Pub Table & Chair Set that would go great in our little eat in kitchen! The sucky thing is that it only comes with 2 chairs, but we can order 2 more separately. We waited for that, because for now it's just us and we have other things that we wanted to buy. But I'll probably look to order them after we buy our new couch and rug!! And i'm very proud of myself because we originally saw this piece on sale for $505.00.. With all of my internet searching & online coupon searching we bought the table for $340.00 with No Tax and free shipping! Am I good or what?

If you haven't already noticed brian and I are doing the real beachy theme at our new place.. We are sticking to very neutral colors...Browns, tans, a nd whites...Very beachy I think! We're getting our color from art work and household accesories.. I promise to take pictures real soon!!! Thanks for listening to me talk about the new apartment so much lately.. I'm sure I have a few more posts to do about it.. I'm just very happy and living it up and I really wanted to share it with all of you! Thanks!!

Settling In and A Slip of the Knife

Hello All!! I will say that the move is going well, and Brian and I are settling in nice. Today I had to go to work so my lovely boyfriend stayed home to finish unpacking more stuff and to wait for the Cable People and the Gas People. I will say that I am so totally excited that we now have DVR! Come on people, this is a HUGE deal for me. It's the 1st time I've ever had DVR and I can't wait to tape all of the shows I wanted to stay up for but was too tired. Or tape all of the shows that I wanted to watch but we had to go out. Or tape all of the good talk shows like ellen and Oprah that I want to watch but miss cause I'm working. Or tape all of the girlie shows I love and Brian dislikes!! Woo-Hoo for DVR!! Let me know so good shows I should add on, lol!!

We did have a little accident while moving. Or let me say I had a little accident. Little ole impatient me! Brian decided a while back to vurn a candle and to use one of my good plates to put the candle on. So when we were cleaning up our old place yesterday afternoon I was a little upset thinking the plate was ruined. He told me to run hot water on the candle and plate and it would peel right off.. So I ran the water on the plate and candle for a good 5 minutes when I noticed the wax starting to peel right up and off.. I grabbed the candle to see that the entire base was still stuck. So what do I do? I reached for the largest knife we have, which happened to be the only knife left in our old place, and I started digging the knife underneath the candle to try and pry it up when SLIP, the knife cut right through the tip of my thumb and right through the crease of my index finger... And all I have to say is OUCH!!!!! I cried, like I've never cried and felt so woosie at the sight of all the blood!! And to boot, we had NO bandaids, that's right NO bandaids cause I had already

packed everything up... Good job Dana!!!

I'm a little better today, though my finger is so completely swollen and my entire left hand is sore. One of the doctors at work looked at it today and told me it didin't look good and that if the swelling doesn't go down to get it looked at! So we'll see... I'll keep you posted..

This weekend Brian and I are going to make a few trips to Bed, Bath, and Beyond and to Home Depot, and to buy curtains/sheers for the windows so I will start to take pictures to show you our new place... You will for sure L.O.V.E. the view... I can hardly believe that while I'm sitting on the couch I can turn around and see the crashing waves of the and when I'm sleeping I feel the cool ocean breeze.. I will say that I am one lucky girl.... And my commute to work is only 30 seconds by car... I'm a really lucky girl!!!!!

Moving Day

This is my last post in my apartment where I started this Blog. As I sit here on my tan leather couch I reflect back on the last year and a half... This has been a great home for Brian and I... we have shared some laughs, some cries, some good times and bad!! But it's time to move on to our new place.. Our new place on the Beach!!

Today is moving day so this isn't going to be a long post. I will have no internet until tomorrow, hopefully tomorrow!! So think of me today as I move boxes and bags and take multiple trips in the car from my old place to my new!

Next time I blog I will be in my new place! I'll take pictures so you can see the new digs!!

Til then......................................

Lots of Stuff

We had such a busy weekend in preparation for our big move on wednesday! Thank goodness I took off of work on the 1st, and to think I wasn't going to...

In Preparation of moving I have become the Craigslist Queen. I have listed sooooo many things to see if they can be sold before we move. we are ready to trade up to some new things but would love to get rid of the old and use that money for thew new. We went out furniture shopping yesterday and found some GREAT things; like this awesome couch from Macy's Furniture. It's called Milano Leather Living Room Furniture Collection - Brian and I both really like the white leather sectional, especially since we're going to be living beachfront, but we think the Brown is so much more practical. So we are thinking the Brown Sectional with a

White Shag rug. We also found this really, really cool Lift Top Coffee table which would be so perfect for us. We are in need of buying a new kitchen table but we feel the lift top coffee table could be great for the inbetween. It's a regular coffee table and then it converts and lifts up 30 inches to a regular eat on kitchen table. I can't find a picture of it anymore but this is part of the collection and looks exactly the same but ours is the coffee table version.

I feel so overwhelmed with the moving and the packing but I know in the end it'll be so worth it!!!! I just have to keep in mind that I can't do everything at once. I need to take one thing at a time and go from there...

Another thing I don't like is that I have to go without my internet connection for a day or 2. But hey, at least I have my blackberry, lol!!! I know I know, I'm too much!! But everything else is set up! Cable TV and Internet with DVR HBO, Showtime, and Starz package (I'm working on the HowardTV, yes I'm a Stern Fan.. I know he's not for everyone, but he's interesting and I used to be in Radio so I like to listen to him and I LOVE Sattelite radio) Electric is set, Gas is set...... We are set!! I will def take before and after pics... Before we move any furniture in and then after we get completely settled (which probably won't be for awhile)!!! I will keep you posted!! Does anyone know where or have any recommendations for a great kitchen table set for 4? Nothing too big because we are limited for space in our kitchen. Let me know!!!

Happy Monday all!!!!

Birthday Giveaway

Many of you gave some good guesses!! I was actually born 2 months early at 11:43 pm weighing in at 4 pounds 2 ounces... I was a teeny, tiny baby!! I was put in a helicopter a few hours after I was born and flown to a children's specialized hospital because I had so many problems!! I actually stayed in the hospital for over a month.

Now for the winners:

Marni was the closest to my birth weight.

&

a H.I.T. was the closest to the time I was born.

Thanks to everyone that played along!!! Both winners should email me your addresses so i can send you a small surprise!!

Thanks again for all of the birthday wishes!!! Happy Friday all!! My weekend will be filled with packing for our big move on Wednesday.. What about your weekend?

29 Yikes!!

Where did my Twenties go? I can hardly believe that 29 years have already gone by!!! I've been going through something lately, something I like to call an early life crisis! I guess I had different plans for myself. I always expected would have had a better job earlier on and that maybe i'd be married with a kid or 2. I always thought I'd be married by the time I was 24, at least that's what I thought when I was a teenager! But we all know plans change and things def don't happen as we plan... So I guess I'm a little upset that my twenties are pretty much gone and that 30 is right around the corner.

I've realized that I'm letting people get to me... People on the outside of my relationship and life... And that's what's effecting me, and it shouldn't and now I know better!! I know I've touched on this topic before but some people just don't know how or when to keep their mouth shut! People don't realize things they say, even little insignifcant things can be hurtful! I think it's really, really important for people to think before they speak, because you never know what influence your words can have on others and their feelings and thoughts! I just thought I'd throw that out there!!

As for me - I'm happy and that's all that matters!!

Happy Birthday to Me and a Giveaway

Happy Birthday to me!

I do have to work today but will be celebrating with Brian later on tonight! We will be going to a nice dinner together!! So I'm looking forward to that...

Now for a Giveaway ........

You have 2 chances to win - if you can guess the exact time I was born I'll send you a surprise..... AND if you can guess how much I weighed when I was born I'll send you a surprise.....

Happy Guessing!!!

FYI.........

Just wanted to let you know that in 13 days Brian and I will be moving in to our NEW, BEACHFRONT apartment!! AAAHAHHHHHAHAH..... It worked out!! I can't believe it worked out.. I'm usually not that lucky! And what's really great is that I am now only 2 blocks from work - so in the summer I can walk to work.. I was looking out the window by my office and I could see the top of my apartment complex!! So so so crazy, right? I thought I was really close to work before... Now I'm really going to be saving in gas big time.. I mean i only have a 30 second commute.. Oh my gosh I love it!!

Oh yeah, TGIF everyone... I hope you all have an awesome weekend..

Since my birthday is Tuesday Brian and I will be celebrating with my Mom on Sunday....Any plans for you this weekend?

My 1st Blogoversary

Happy 1st Blogoversary to Just Talk.

So I am very proud that 1 year ago today I started this wonderful litte blog of mine. It has been such a great year filled with funny pictures, great recipes, rants & raves, and much much MUCH more..

Here is a look back at the past year.

March 2008

Here is when I welcomed you all to start reading my blog.

I told you all about My Top 5 TV Boyfriends , I introduced you to my

3 Best Friends Danielle, Erika, & Heather, and I let all know I had a case of the Back to School Blues.

April 2008

Here you, yes you, my wonderful readers helped me win 2nd Place which gave me a beautiful new header from Delicious Design Studio. You also learned many different "5" things about me. And then you read about the things that kept me going through the day as a Kindergarten teacher.

May 2008

Here I talked a little bit about of "He Said, She Said."

And I celebrated my brother's wedding in Baltimore and showed you beautiful pictures to prove it.

June 2008

I celebrated my 100th Post with a 100 Things About Me Post!

I asked you if my friend had A Right to Be Mad?

And I celebrated My Best Friend's Wedding!

July 2008

And these were the Wedding Pictures.

And let's not forget about the release of TDK: The Dark Knight.

I also let you know that i felt Angry & Sad.

August 2008

I celebrated Brian's 30th Birthday with a huge Surprise Party.

I spoke about some of My 1sts.

And I showed you my new designer eyeglasses.

September 2008
In September my Baby turned 30!

I opened up and told you My Story about where I was on

September 11, 2001.

I also was thinking about dying my hair brown!?!

October 2008

I kept having the strangest reoccuring dream! It really, REALLy freaked me out!

I shared with you lots of things I love and hate.

And I expressed my love for my TV Boyfriend!!

November 2008

This month I had a HORRIBLE reaction to the Flu Shot!

I shared just of few reasons on why I love my Boyfriend Brian.

And I went to Las Vegas for the 1st time ever.

December 2008

Here I shared my pictures from our trip to Vegas.

I told you all about my Black & White Cookie Controversy.

And I finally revealed that I got a new job!

January 2009

I expressed my love for my new job!

I posted a great Way Back Wordless Wednesday...

And our entire country witnessed a new beginning.

February 2009

I shared with you the cry for help from an old friend who is still in desperate, desperate need!!! We still need help!

Brian and I started the journey on hopefully getting our own place.

And I shared some things that happen at work that I'll never get used to.

What a wonderful year it has been!! I truly love my Blog and I am so happy and grateful for the amazing friends I have met!!! Thank you so much for reading and commenting on my Blog..... I hope to continue to have another wonderful year!!

And It Get's a Little Better

ok... so most of you know by now that recently Brian and I were exploring the option of buying a condo.. We were so excited; we had an offer in on one we really, really liked but came to a conclusion that maybe it's just not meant to be. I mean we still have our offer in and maybe if they come down to our price it'll work out...

On a good note - yesterday Brian and I were driving around by the beach and we saw this apartment for rent in this great building.. Which happens to be one of Brian's favorite apartment buildings by the beach..It's a smal two story complex with 24 units right ON the beach. That's right - right ON the beach, no joke. The apartment is a little small, has 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, a small enclosed living room, and a nice size kitchen. Perfect size for us, though it is a little small! But what is lacks in size makes up for a complete Ocean view from our living room, kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom!! And it's an end unit to boot with 2 entrances!!

And we loooooove end units. It is very hard to get an apartment in this comples, usually there is a very long wait! But we were lucky to drive by because the Unit became available on Monday and there is only 1 up for rent. So we put an application in and are just waiting to see what happens.. I'm keeping my fingers crossed!!

These are some of the pictures of the outside of the place!!! Take a look..

Bye Bye Condo

So I think it's safe to say that Brian and I are NOT getting the condo. That's right ladies and gentleman, you heard me right! Some things went down over the weekend and my dreram of being a 1st time homeowner has no pretty much come to an end!!

We are now on the move to rent another, bigger place that is closer to both of our jobs for another year or so and then revisit the idea of buying something!!

I cried yesterday for about an hour straight before drowning myself in Cosmos.. Which by the way made me feel SOOOOO much better. I know whats meant to be is meant to be and something better will come our way, I get it, i really do - I just wanted it. I figured getting this place would help us move right along the right path to happily ever after ya know?

But Brian said it best he said, "It's not where you come home to ever day after work it's who you come home to!" That instantly made me feel so much better. Cause I know I'd rather live in a cardboard box with him then live anywhere else without him!!

A New Woman

I feel like a new woman! I finally got my hair done after going a full 7 months without a haircut & a color. I will say that my hair looked like crap! I just got so busy witht he new job and stuff I never had time to go.. But I def feel reborn today man!!! Nothing better then a fresh haircut and new color to make you feel like yourself again... The only good thing is, is that I saved money over those 7 months!! So woohoo for me...

I will post pics, I just want to shower and dry my hair and

make myself pretty for you all, lol.....

Hope you all have a great weekend!