Memorial Day Weekend

Let me just say that this was the first Memorial Day weekend I did not have to work - yay grown up job. It was amazing... just being able to not have to get ready for work for 3 days! Saturday Bobo graduated High School - I am still in denial. She might night be direct family, but I do consider her a baby sister. She was top 5% of her class and graduated with high honors. She's a smart girl and I am so proud of her.

After sitting in  500 degree temperatures for 2 hours... or maybe just 80s-90s, it was time for a nap. I slept about 2 hours, which was amazing. I am so not a nap person, but the heat wore me out. Sunday the bf and I went to do a little shopping, so we could cook out for dinner, and get some things for his dog. Then we were lazy the rest of the day watching movies.

Monday was just a plain lazy day - I loved it. Every now and then, those are just necessary. I never thought I'd miss them so much when I got a full time job. Yes, I get the weekends off, but I seem to always have something to do on the weekends, or I am in a cleaning mood, because nothing gets cleaned over the weekend.

Now, I am back at work (on my lunch break, promise!)... and I am not very busy, which is nice, but also makes the day drag. Short week though! :)

I hope everyone had a wonderful Memorial Day weekend and took the time to remember why we have this day off. Thank you to those that have sacrificed their lives to protect our freedom. Also, thank you to those that continue to fight and put yourselves in harms way to protect us.

Friday Letters

 

Dear Little Sister - You turned 8 this week and are growing into such a beautiful girl. I wish I could see you more often, but know that I love you and think of you and our brother often :) Love you.

Dear BoBo - You graduate from High School tomorrow, I CAN NOT BELIEVE IT and am kind of pretending it is not happening. You're such an amazing person and have so much to offer the world. I can't believe I've seen you grow up since you were 7 - you're like a sister to me.

Dear Key West - I will be there in less than a month for some glorious beach time. I have never been, so treat me well and make sure I leave with a nice tan :)

Dear 3 Day Weekend - I adore you and cannot wait to spend time with you with some of the people that are closest to me! I haven't had Memorial Day off in so many years I don't know what to do!

I hope everyone has a fabulous Friday and happy and safe weekend. I have a busy weekend ahead of me, but I'm excited.

We Want to Know ALL KINDS OF THINGS Wednesday :)

{1} Tell us about your job/daily routine?

I am a claims assistant - or assistant to the claims department - you have to get your foot in the door with a company :) Actually I really like it, and it is giving me the opportunity to learn about claims and also this company - I've been here about 5 weeks.

 My routine:

• Wake up
• Get ready for the gym
• Workout/Shower/Get ready
• Go to work 830-530
• Lunch from 1-2 typically, but it isn't set in stone, sometimes I go to lunch with friends, sometimes I eat at my desk and then go shop (like yesterday)
• Go home - get into pjs
• Relax
• Go to bed at like 930-1030...

{2} What is your favorite place in your home to relax? (bonus points for a pic)

 On the recliner with my pup reading a book on my kindle!

{3} Summer cool treat...popsicle or icecream?

Ice cream all the way! Gelato to be exact. I love it all, but it's the best :)

{4} Be sweet to yourself, list 3 things you LIKE about YOU!

Caring heart, smile, hair

 

{5} If someone saw my __________ I would likely die of embarrassment!

 My workout/food journal - It is something really personal to me and I am not necessarily proud of some of it. Maybe one day - but not yet.

Fabulous Friday

1.  Something that is very near and dear to my heart is, family - I wouldn't be who I am without them.

2.  Everyday  is good cause to celebrate .

3.  The most fun I ever had was my trip to Paris between 8th and 9th grade with my 8th grade French class --- it is about time I have a new fun experience!

4.  True friends are the ones that you can always count on - that even when you don't talk for a long time, you can pick up where you left off and not have that awkward fake vibe between you. They know the best and the worst parts of who you are and still love you.

5. Something that makes me terribly happy is everything. It is not hard to make me happy :)  It's the little things.

6. A good way to spend a sunny day is reading a book outside on a blanket with a sweet tea!

7.  My favorite celebratory food is cheesecake! YUM

 Dear Job - Thank you for being there for me - you help me pay my bills, you keep me entertained. You let me wear jeans every day :)
Dear Oma - I pray for you daily, and think of you more. You're a strong woman, I know cancer is scary and that it takes a lot out of you, but you're fighting the fight and I'm here for you. We're going to knock out this blood transfusion tomorrow while watching your soccer team kick some tush.
Luke Bryan - I know you're in GA for the next two days, and I'm mad you didn't try to make plans with me. I forgive you - just give me tickets to your concert.
Boyfriend - I know you regret telling me about 50 Shades of Gray --- but don't worry, Christian Grey isn't real... I love you. :) Seriously though, you're a great guy. I admire you for volunteering for the Special Olympics this weekend - I know sometimes it is a lot of work, but also  so rewarding. Those kids adore you.
Mom - I know that it's been a bad couple of weeks in the home department, but things will look up - they have to :) And yes, you forgot your shoes at home this morning when you went to the gym, but way to procrastinate taking things to good will - because of that, you had some other shoes you could wear :)


I hope everyone has a fabulous weekend!

We Want to Know Wednesday --- Friends

{1}I have found myself jealous/envious of this friend because...

          ...they are getting married... Yup I said it - I want to at least get engaged! Come on BOYFRIEND!

{2}I admire this one for her _________ (insert admirable quality) and tell us about them.

         strength. She has gone through so much in her life - and while at time it seems she could have given up and might have a little bit, she always bounced back and continued on her journey. She's amazing!

{3}I really love this blog friend because...

           they are a real life friend, but I like that she has a blog, because I don't get to see her often anymore and that keeps me up to date :) She's got the cutest baby!

{4}If I was stuck on a desert island I would want to be with this friend...

          ...the boyfriend - I would miss him too much if he wasn't around. Although, I'd find a way to also sneak my mom - she's my sanity!

{5}I think the best qualities in a friend are...

          honesty, trustworthiness, sense of humor, big heart, happiness, intelligent, motivational, independent (clingy friends can be a bit much), loyalty, etc. Haha, maybe I have high expectations - nah - I have a few friends that posses these qualities.

Friday's Letters

I like this link up  - I have seen it a couple of times and decided I wanted to participate... Next week, I will be sure to put both of my Friday link ups in the same post.

Dear Friend - Thank you for keeping me sane and always lending an ear (or eye...) when I need one. You make my work days go by smoother. Smiles are never missing when we chat. Dear Boyfriend - I may judge you when you buy yourself a Ukulele, but it's only because I love you. I think it is cute. PS. When are you taking me to a Braves game? Dear brain - Please stop over thinking and analyzing everything. Things happen the way they do for a reason - stop letting the past get you down. Dear Zoe - You're such an awesome puppy - and I am already counting the minutes to snuggle time - because that means bed time. PS. Don't hog my pillow tonight. Dear Best Friend - I'm sorry your students don't appreciate you the way they should. You are amazing at what you do and don't let them get you down. Dear Doritos - Um hello Enchilada Supreme - you are much better than you sound. Dear weekend - I love you - the end. Dear BBW customers - I will be back for a limited time (tomorrow, to help), and yes, I will be overly cheerful - deal with it and be nice too - I did not make you wait until Saturday to buy a Mother's Day present for Sunday!

                                                                                                xoxo Christine

FRIDAY - You have never looked so good!

What a long week. Not a bad one, but just long. I was staying up later than I should have, which really threw me off my game towards the end of the week (today)... so never before, except when I was in school, has TGIF been a more fitting acronym.

Without further ado, here are my answers to Lauren's Fill In The Blank Friday link up:

1.  On a scale from 1-10 the frequency with which I get sick is, I'd say 2 - I typically get a cold once a year and that's it (knocking on wood now). This year I had the flu and was out of commission for almost 2 weeks - it was BAD.

2.   The last time I felt sick was   during the above said flu that tried to slowly kill me. I won! That was about 7 weeks ago. I remember that, because it was right before I gave my two weeks notice - so I felt REALLY guilty for missing work.

3.  The worst part about being sick is   being sick, the entire process    because   I do not take being sick well. I whine - it is not cute. I can't do anything and I just want to sleep. And I HATE calling in sick to work!

4. When I am sick I like to be taken care of by   being waited on hand and foot - I wouldn't want to overdo it, now would I. 

5. Something I do to keep myself healthy is  drink emergenC almost every day and take my vitamins. I try to workout at least 3 days a week - and I sanitize when necessary - not constantly.

6. A secret remedy that I use when I'm sick is to  wear comfy pajamas, get some movies ready, get some tissues with Vicks, get some vicks, and sudafed to breath, and MOVIES - lots of movies! You'll be better in no time!

7.  One thing that always makes me feel better when I'm sick is  tea, lots of tea. That and my bed - ohhh those down comforters (yes plural) really know how to make a girl snuggle and feel good!

Happy Friday everyone! I hope today didn't go by as slowly for you as it did for me!

Fill in the Blank Friday

Happy Friday everyone! I hope you all have a fabulous weekend. Happy Cinco de Mayo :) I will be spending the weekend with my boyfriend again. We are going to have a movie day tomorrow and go see The Lucky One and The Avengers, and then we will go eat some Mexican food. YUM.


Sunday we plan to go to the Cotton Pickin' Fair in Gay, GA. It all depends on the weather. Hope it is fun, I've never been :D



Here go the answers to Fill in the Blank Friday!

1.  My bedtime routine includes, getting into my pjs, reading, watching one of my DVR'd shoes, brushing my teeth, washing my face, and going to bed.

2.   I am  a happy girl. It is Friday - who can complain?! I have a fun weekend planned.

3.  I can't stand   when people constantly complain    because  I like to be in a positive mood as much as possible, and their complaining brings me down.

4. My idea of relaxation would be   some comfy pjs, bed, and a good book :)

5. If I had an extra $50, I would buy me a nice outfit from Old Navy or Gap... or maybe I would buy another pair of Toms... The options are endless. 

6. The best thing about a bloggy friend is  I haven't been in depth enough to have any bloggy friends, but I think it would be cool, because you learn so much about each other through blogs and they know when you're having a good or bad day/week. You both enjoy blogging, which is always a plus.

7.  A recipe I've been dying to try is a pumpkin bread. YUM. I love pumpkin recipes.

Mother's Day - We Want To Know Wednesday

It's that time of the week.

We Want To Know Wednesday with Mamarazzi and Crazymama!

So I'm not a mom, but I'll just answer it how I THINK I would if I had a child :)

{one} What would be your ideal way to spend Mothers day? 
           I would want to spend it with my kids. Preferably doing something fun. Not necessarily going out to eat or anything like that. Maybe grill out and play games - outdoor or indoor!

{two} Which would you rather receive actual gifts or gifts of service?
            Either one. I love both - I think I am most excited about getting handmade gifts :)

She @  http://she-she-says.blogspot.com wants to know:

{three}How do you juggle it all?  How many different "hats" do you wear and how do you accomplish all you have to do?

            I don't have much that I have to do, other than go to work, read, and watch TV shows. I know, it's pretty intense. :) If I had kids and had a lot of things to juggle, I think I would just have to be VERY organized. With everyone's schedule.. Lots of planning would be involved.

Vandy @ http://tttandme.blogspot.com/ wants to know:

{four} What was your "Oh no, I'm turning into my mom" moment?
             Oh you know, when I bought my puppy and I actually had to walk her myself ;) But seriously - I respect mother's (especially mine) so much. I am excited to one day have the opportunity to be one myself, but for now my puppy will have to do.

Natalie @ http://wibblywobblyme.blogspot.com/ wants to know:

{five}What should you be doing right now instead of participating in today's WWTK linky?
           Working? I get off in 29 minutes and I hit a good stopping point, so I'm kind of just killing time now. Shh don't tell the boss.. she went home for the day already :)

I hope everyone has a wonderful Wednesday - who is celebrating Cinco De Mayo on Saturday? My boyfriend wants to go see The Avengers, to which I came up with the idea to do a double feature so I can see the Lucky One. I think he also wants to eat Mexican food for dinner :)