My Fairytale. My Valentine.

Once upon a time… a girl said yes to a date with a boy. They had an amazing first date that started with dinner, then coffee and the conversations just went on for hours. That date turned into dates, which turned into days then weeks which turned into months and the next thing they knew love had crept up on them. Then one Thursday night after a long day at work, she came home to her boyfriend in a panic saying there was an emergency at her Grandparent’s house and they had to get over there as soon as they could... But as they arrived she realized there wasn’t an emergency at all. Instead she saw rose pedals leading to candles, flowers and champagne. That's when he got on one knee and asked her to marry him... 6 months ago I told Coy I would become his wife. It wasn't long before we had set a date and after 6 months of waiting, we only have 3.5 months left before we are getting married! He is the best Valentine I have ever had. I am so glad he is in my life.

I'm back! Did you miss me?... I'm sorry I've taken such a long break, but hopefully I can get myself back on track. I've decided since I've been gone so long I will just use today to catch everyone up on my life, my thoughts and whatever else I feel like sharing. It's kind of like a belated Random Wednesday.

• I was snowed in all last week... Coy and I spent a lot of time together. We caught up on our shows, watched a ton of movies, I became obsessed with Sims 3 and I read quite a bit.
• Even though I was snowed in I still only managed to workout 2 days... 3days if you count snow shoveling as a workout... I'm ashamed!
• I've also only worked out 2xs this week, too... I'm so lazy, I know.
• BUT I told myself this morning, that since it's supposed to be getting warmer in the next week I WILL be working out at least 5xs. I'll let you know if I actually do.
• My newest obsession is Vanilla Diet Dr. Peppers. It's awful because I never drink pop because it makes me "up chuck", to be honest. It's a bad obsession, which bring me to my next subject.
• Now, for my rant of the week: I saw Lady GaGa's interview in Vogue and was really.. I don't even have words for my shock... She said that she feels she is one of the best artists of her time, that she has an amazing voice and ya-da-de ya-da-de... She is a great performer, because she is weird and people like it. BUT she is NOT one of the best "artists" of her time. I was mainly just irritated because she was actually telling someone this... AND the biggest load of crap she said was that she was the best songwriter of her time... "You know that I love you boy. Hot like Mexico. Rejoice.". Wow! Lady Gaga, what poetry?!.. Or what about "I want your Psycho, Your vertigo stick, while your admiring, your baby is sick". Lady GaGa, thank you for those inspiring words. WHAT? NO!... Like I said she puts on one crazy show, but I'm sorry she is not as great as she seems to thing she is.

I hope everyone has a great weekend and please feel free to comment about Lady GaGa's interview.

A day in the life...

Sorry I've been MIA for awhile. Life is just getting overwelming busy, but I did manage to sneak in a few pictures of my fur babies.

A day in the life of Rocky through pictures...

He and Kuhmo start thier morning by attempting to baracade the bathroom, so I can't leave but begin to get tired and fall asleep...

Then, they may play for awhile (Kuhmo won this one).

Then, Rocky gets tired and fights sleep.


But sleep always wins and then he gets mad when I wake him. lol

They are such good dogs.

Sorry I don't have more to share. I just have an entire list of things to do. I will try and get back on and write before the weekend.

New Year's Resolutions

I wanted to hop on and let everyone know that I'm still alive. Life has just become way too busy. I'm sorry...

My List of New Year's Resolutions:

1. Read a book every month- I did this last year and really enjoyed it.
2. Run a half marathon-This is big for me because I've been running for years and have never been in a marathon. Just Fun Runs. lol
3. Learn to Stay in Shape- I worded it this way because I've lost 10lbs and still have another 10lbs to go, but this isn't about that... This is about learning healthy habits and making it a lifestyle not a short lived diet.

What are your resolutions?

Before I get started in on my Random-ness. I just wanted to share my sister's blog with everyone... Read about her weight loss adventure. Jenny's blog.

• I want to Thank everyone for reading, commenting and following me. I greatly appreciate the fact that someone/anyone wants to read about my thoughts and stories of my life.
• I've been trying to read a book every month.. It was part of this past year's New Years Resolution.
• January was "Gone for Good" by Harlan Coben, February was "Mommywood" by Tori Spelling, March was "Pursuit" by Karen Robard, April was "Hold Tight" by Harlan Coben, May was "Obsession" by Karen Robard, June was "Chelsea, Chelsea, Bang, Bang" by Chelsea Handler, July was "Shattered" by Karen Robard, August was "Official Book Club Selection: A Memoir of Kathy Griffin" by Kathy Griffin... I skipped September, October and November because I just couldn't get into the book I was trying to read. BUT then I started to read James Patterson and have been hooked ever since!
• I have been reading "Kiss the Girls:" by James Patterson. So, we decided to rent the movie.. It sucks compared to the book. I hate when I get all excited about something and it lets me down.
• I'm done with Christmas shopping!
• Tonight, I'm clearing off the dinner table, popping open a bottle (or two) of wine and having myself a wrapping party!
• I probably won't write these next few days because I plan to be busy with Christmas Festivities.

I hope everyone has a great and safe Christmas!

I'm going to be completely honest. I've been really frustrated lately about my work situation. Coy being on break and knowing we have this Christmas and next Christmas break together, before who knows when we get another entire Christmas together. Also, my entire family is off all weekend (some all week), and most of my friends are off. I have never felt like it was so unfair... I've never had to work a Christmas! I used to never have to work a Sunday (I used to work Saturdays, but we were closed Sundays at Lavish). I also rarely worked past 7pm... I feel worn out, stressed out and I want a baby (thought I'd add that in there). I don't want to work 2 jobs anymore! My morning job is so early for how late I work the night before, but it pays well. I love my night job, but I hate working so late. I can't quit either, because I need the money... It's hard when you've always been handed things and then you grow up and find out that it's not easy making a house payment. My mom worked so hard when I was growing up. Sometimes I'd feel like I never got to see her... I respect her so much for that but I still don't want to do what she did... Since I'm being completely honest, I'll tell you that I'm fine with being a full time mom until my children are in school and then, I plan to go back to school (something my mom wasn't able to do). I can't wait for that time in my life. BUT I don't want Coy feeling like I'm a mooch. He has always been a hard worker in his work, in school and everything else in his life. Me, on the otherhand? Not so much. I feel like my decision to be a mom over my will to work is very selfish of me. So many other women are forced to work when their children are little, but I choose not to.
You like how I ran two subjects together? Me too. Thanks for reading my ramble. Also, please check out my recipes on my other blog, Foodies Anonymous.

Hope everyone has a great Christmas week!

Random Wednesday: Christmas Edition

• I'm dreaming of a white Christmas (it snowed last year).


• It's supposed to be 54 degrees on Christmas Eve with 0% precipitation so we won't see snow.


• I'm off Christmas Eve and then work Christmas. I've never had to work a Christmas before.


• I'm about half way done with my Christmas shopping... I wanted to be done and just be wrapping this weekend but nope!


• I've never been kissed under a mistletoe... but I always see how awkward/romantic they make it in movies and have always dreamt of it one day happening to me.


• It was actually once believed that if you weren't kissed under the mistletoe you wouldn't be able to wed in the upcoming year... I hope it happens to me this year since I'm suppose to get married May 28


• I hate eggnog.


• I hate when people write "XMAS" because like my Mamaw always says "don't take Christ out of Christmas"

My Christmas Eve/Christmas Schedule (because I know everyone is dying to know my plans):

Christmas Eve- 10am: Head over to Papaw & Mamaw's for our big Christmas breakfast and to open gifts with my Aunt, Uncle, Cousins, and thier wives and kids.

2pm: Head to Fort Smith to see Coy's family and exchange gifts with them.

8pm: Head home. Followed by sleep...

Christmas- 8am: Christmas at my Mom's. Breakfast and exchanging gifts with my mom, sister and my sister's boyfriend.

11am- WORK

5pm- Dinner and gifts with my love!

The first full weekend is January we have to head back up to Fort Smith for our other Christmas Celebrations... The past few months have been extremely busy for us. I feel like everytime I turn around I have to find someone to watch the dogs again. My poor babies.

Well, I hope everyone has a great rest of the week!! Thanks for reading.