A Day With The Girls Is What I Need

Yes I am still here, I am sorry I have not been keeping up with my reading or posting. You see there has been a few tragic events that have happened recently and its just been hard for me to focus.

I am putting all that behind me and heading to Palm Springs for a little relaxation with the girls. Since my parents live out there I figured how can I pass up planning a girls day. So here is what I have planned for us.

Leeann, Jana & I on our last girls' day

Breakfast at the Farm House: I saw this place featured on the Food Network a while back and have always wanted to try it.

Peddie's: I can not wait to have someone rub my feet.
Followed by: laying by the pool, snacking, chatting and catching up on some overdue reading.

What are you doing this weekend? I will be sure to follow up with some photos.

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Smile It's Friday

Happy Friday!!!

Despite the weather I am headed to Los Angeles, where I will spend the day with Leeann over at Join The Gossip. (she's will be hosting a giveaway soon)

My favorite pic of us!

 I look forward to sharing our adventures with all of you. Oh and guess who is joining us…. Miss Flat Mamarazzi. 

 

Hope you all have a great weekend!!! 

 

Photo Credits: Some Random kid at the Blink 182 concert using my camera

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Super Bowl Sunday

 

  Super Bowl Sunday!

What are your plans? We are off to not only celebrate 2 teams playing for the Championship, but a friends life. Someone we lost about a year ago to Cancer.  There will be a lot of eating, cheering and of course drinking. Here is to a fun day.

 **  Please remember if you are out and have been drinking find a designated driver. **

Photo Credits: tupperway.com;onewordtitles-chris.blogspot.com

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And The Award Goes To???

I know I have been MIA the past 2 weeks. With my son starting night school, and coming down with a cold that has now turned into a Sinus and Ear Infection, I just have not been in the blogging mood. The worst part about it is that my Google Reader shows I have 429 blogs to catch up on. 

OMG!! How will I ever get caught up? Does this happen to any of you? If so I would really appreciate your tips on how to catch up. I will feel really bad just marking them all as read, but I might have to.

So the past few weeks have not been all that bad, I was actually awarded with 2 awards from 2 super sweet bloggers.

Ellen over at Fat Girl Wearing Thin, presented me with the Irresistibly Sweet Blog Award. This was extra special because I received it on my birthday.

I have to list 5 sinful indulgences. 

1. Getting my nails done, its just one of those things that I love doing for myself.
2. Coffee Mugs, I don't know what it is about them, I just love them no matter what size.
3. Pasta & Cheese ummm probably the reason why I need to loose so much weight.
4. Walking on the beach, its just seems so peaceful and all my problems go away for the moment.
5. Laying in the sun I know its bad for you but the feeling of the sun just soaking into my skin and the aftermath of that golden tan just makes me feel beautiful.

I am now passing this award on to 3 of the sweetest ladies I have met. Please take the time to check out their great blogs you wont be disappointed.

Brandi , Jules, & The Fat Mom

A few days later Katie over at Katie J Weight Loss Journey awarded me with the Stylish Blogger Award.  

The rules of this award are to link to and thank the blogger that gave it to you.  Then you list 7 things you don't know about me and then pass it on to 15 new blogs that you have discovered.

1. I am truly amazed with how many comments I get on each post, even thought I sometimes don't blog regularly.
2. I worry about EVERYTHING
3. I started drinking coffee at the age of 3. 
4. I am super close to my parents and talk to my dad on the phone about 3 times a day if not more.
5. Becoming a Private Investigator.
6. On the search for a cure for MRSA, its a infection you get in your blood system that my dad suffers from.
7. I love rearranging my furniture. 

Now, I need to pass it on to 15 bloggers, However I am  gonna only choose my top 5. 

1. Leeann at Join the gossip
2. Kenz at All The Weigh
3. Denice  at KDC Events
4. Kristin at Bon Bon Rose Girls
5. Jackie at My Perfect Little World

When you have a chance, go say hello to these these lovely ladies! 

Don't for get to sign up for my CSN Giveaway if you haven't already, Contest ends Midnight 1/31/11.

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Friend Makin' Mondays

You can never have to many friends. I am joining my bloggy friend Kenz over at All The Weigh in Friend Making Monday.

1. Why do you blog? I started my blogging debut as a contributor to Beauty Chat. I had so much fun I decided to start my own blog.
2. What is your favorite TV show? I can't pick just one, I really love anything reality.
3. What's the first thing you drank this morning? Coffee.
4. Are you married, single or in a relationship? I am divorced but have been in a relationship which is going on 10 years.
5. List three of your hobbies. hmmm really don't have hobbies
6. What do you like most about yourself? I try my hardest at making people happy.
7. List a couple of your favorite sites:  Facebook and lots of blogs...
8. What's the last book you read? I have not picked up a book in so long, I know its sad.
9. Can you whistle? No and my dad always makes fun of me about it.
10. List your favorite pro sports teams.  I really don't have a team, but if I had to pick I would say Dale Earnhardt Jr. Nascar team
11. What's the last thing that made you smile? Remembering my grandma on our birthday.
12. Do you prefer mayo or mustard? It really depends on my mood and what I am eating.
13. Do you have a crush on someone? Nope
14. Do you get up early or sleep in? Sleep in!
15. Do you attend church? No but I have really been thinking I should start.
16. Would you rather see a movie at home or in the theater? I like both...it depends on my mood.
17. Was there a teacher or authority figure that ever truly stood out to you? Yes I actually have a few.
18. What is your favorite game? UNO or the WII
19. Cupcake or potato chips?Potato Chips
20. Tell us something random that we wouldn't know to ask. I am a pretty good cook I like to make things from scratch.

Ok, so now you know a little more about me. If you want to join in the fun, just answer these questions in your own blog post and link up over at All The Weigh.

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Hug & Love Hop

Meet new friends and discover new Blogs head on over to Love with Katie to start hopping.
 

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12 Days of Christmas Gift Swap

I finally had a chance to catch up on my blog reading (I am sooo behind). I am glad I made the time because if not I would have missed out on the fun.

 Kenz & Janna are hosting a Twelve Days of Christmas Gift Swap!!!!

If you know me then you know I love giving gifts. The joy of finding a little something to brighten someones day puts a smile on my face. So now I will patiently wait to hear who my partner is so I can hit the store to find some goodies.

If you would like to sign up yourself head on over and sign up! Remember the more the merrier.

Happy Holidays!!!

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Happy Thanksgiving To All

Photo Credits: libnot.com

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What Makes You Happy?

Ahhhhh finally Friday!!! On my way to work I was thinking about some of the things that make me happy and thought I would share. 

Waking up in a good mood (this does not always happen) 

Good times with  friends & family

The seasons changing

A hot cup of coffee or tea 

A recently cleaned car

When a fun song comes on the radio and I can sign along

 Laughing with a friend

Thinking about the good old times

Well these are just a few and yes I know they are quite random, but that's what its all about! So what things put a smile on your face?

Photo Credits: sunflowers: my camera, smiles: your comment codes

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Mondays Are Hell

Thanks to my good  friend over at Join The Gossip. I am enjoying a bottle of great wine she picked up for me while spending a weekend in Paso Robles.

Its been a long time since I have been able to unwind like this. So I am enjoying every minute of it.

What do you do to unwind from a hectic day?

~xoxo~

Photo credits: sodahead.com

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What My Mom Means To Me

Today is the day to show your mom just how much she means to you.

I hope everyone has a wonderful, relaxing day. My mom is one of my best friends. She has been there for me my entire life. Even though I might not  like or agree with what she has to offer, in the end she always ends up right!

 

I love you mom! Happy Mothers day!

~xoxo~

Photo Credits: Me

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Sorry To Keep You Waiting

I know, I know I have been a major slacker when it comes to keeping my blog up to date. I have just been so consumed in personal issues that when it comes to turning on my computer I look the other way. So aside from all the drama I have done same fun things over the past few months.

I headed to Las Vegas for 311 Day with my blogging buddy and good friend Leeann over at Join The Gossip.

A relaxing day spent at Glen Ivy  where I enjoyed a wonderful Glen Ivy Detox Package  which included Sugar Scrub, Eucalyptus Body Wrap, and 30 minute Swedish Massage plus The Grotto Body Moisturizing.

Girlie Girl time getting a peddi with my fabulous friend Denice from KDC Events.

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A trip to Lake Havasu to visit my grandparents!

Last but not least I saw the Eagles at the Hollywood Bowl. They are such an amazing band, I will be seeing them again in May....Can't wait!

So as you can see I have been pretty busy. Tonight I am so excited to say I have a cleaning lady coming over to give my place a good scrub yes I get to sit with my feet up while sipping on a nice cup of tea while someone else is cleaning my house. You tell me can it really get any better?

I promise you all I will get back into the blogging world! Much love & happiness to you all and thank you for being so patient.

xoxox


Photo Credits: 311, river, Eagles provided yours truly
Grotto  provided bycaliforniaspadeals.com
Peddi provided by iVillage.com

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Makin Friends Monday

Join the fun head over to aefilkins to learn how you can make new friends. 

I am.... me and nobody will ever change that

I should...focus on my diet

I dream....living on the beach

I want....to be home

I know...I can accomplish anything I put my mind to

I don't like....people who are fake

I smell...nothing at this time because I have a horrible cold

I hear....sounds of typing

I miss....a few very special friends that I have lost touch with over the years

I always... try to do my best at everything

I regret....not sticking to my diet

I remember...the good time we have shared

I feel....congested

I can....do anything I put my mind to

I can't....wait until I get a new couch

I am happy....with who I am

I lose.....site of what really matters in life

I sing....In my car

I listen...to all types of music

I shop.....at Target one of my favorite stores

I eat....healthy at work

I love.....meeting new people and blogging

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Bringing in 2010 with a Smile

Wishing all my friends, and loved ones a safe & happy new year! I want to thank each and everyone of you for all the support you have given me this past year, it has really  ment a lot.

Here's to even more giggles and fun times!

xoxo

Photo Credit: web2.darden.virginia.edu/

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Thoughts From Cali is Born

Still work in progress but I have accomplished step 1… Hooray for me, I have my own blog!!! I have to give a special thanks to Leeann founder of Join The Gossip. Not only is Leeann a great writer she has become a wonderful friend. Who encouraged me to get my creative thoughts flowing and start writing.

I am pretty excited so I hope you all enjoy my random posts. I may even have a giveaway or two.


Keep reading you never know what I have up my sleeve.


~xoxo~


Photo Credits: Me

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