Thursday, September 30, 2010

Advice

I like to think I take advice well.
But maybe I'm wrong.
And maybe some of you are laughing at that statement.

Anyhow, I do not take kindly to advice from you.
I asked you for help, you denied.
That forfeit your chance to give me your two cents.

I hope you are racking your brain.
Trying to figure out how I did it.
And by myself at that.

You've never given me any positive feedback.
You assumed I would fail from the get go.
And it's been amazing to prove you wrong.
Wether you believe my accomplishments or not.

Yes, I have bad days.
But I also have good days.
And those are the days that get me through.

Words of the Day

Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Currently

snagged this from Hayley

Current Book(s): Mockingjay, Suzanne Collins
I have been unable to get into it from the lack of Peeta...

Current Playlist: It's labeled "new" on my iPod:
Only Girl in the World, Rhianna
Sounds so Good, Ashton Shephard
Raindrops, DJ Shawn Davis
Beautiful, Akon
Always the Love Songs, Eli Young Band
Takin Off This Pain, Ashton Shephard
Dog Days Are Over, Florence + the Machine
Fall, Clay Walker
Walk on Water, DJ Trashy
Kiss Me in the Dark, Randy Rogers Band
When it Rains, Eli Young Band
She Won't Be Lonely Long, Clay Walker
U Smile, Justin Bieber
Stutter, Maroon 5
Little Lion Man, Mumford & Sons
Rhythm of Love, Plain White Ts
In My Arms Instead, Randy Rogers Band

Current Shame-Inducing Guilty Pleasure: 100 Calorie ice cream sandwiches

Current Color: Purple

Current Drink: Mt. Dew

Current Food: Turkey and Cheddar Cheese

Current Favorite Show: Jersey Shore

Current Wishlist: Move to Louisiana

Current Needs: More Money

Current Bane(s) of my Existence: No money in savings.

Current Celebrity Crush: Vinny

Current Outfit: Work clothes

Current Excitement: Getting a new car thats gonna drop my car payment by almost $300

Current Link: operationbeautiful.com

Puck

Last night's Glee has been my favorite thus far.
Not enough real Britney Spears though.
Or Puck, as usual.

So, I wanted to show him some special attention...


Words of the Day

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Care Package from Japan

There was a huge box on my porch when I got home last night.
Yani sent me a care package from Japan!
I was so excited, it was like Christmas!

How cute is this stuff?!?


She knows I love owls...





And look at all this yummy stuff!


How sweet is that? I just love it all!
Hopefully I can go visit her before they come back!

Words of the Day

Monday, September 27, 2010

Life Thru Songs

Some songs just speak to me.
These are some recent favs.




Weekend ReCap

Hope everyone had a good weekend!

Mine started at noon on Friday because our computers were down at work.
They still are this morning, of course.

I was supposed to have a date on Saturday but it got cancelled.
So, I spent the day shopping for an outfit to wear that night.
I went out with some girls and had an absolute blast.
It was much needed.


The old crush called at 2am.
Story of my life.

Yesterday was spent cleaning and doing laundry.
& watching the Saints lose. boo

I met an old friend in Dothan for dinner.
Mama Goldberg's is the shit. no lie.

I have been slowly getting sick since Thursday.
It's just allergies I think but it's taking a toll.
My throat is hurting something fierce.
And my voice is pretty much gone.
Which isn't necessarily a bad thing. haha

Friday, September 24, 2010

Random Notes

- Trip home was a bad idea. I mean kinda... Like, I'm completely miserable here. I do not want to be here. The only thing keeping me here is my 2 friends. One is on vacation in NC and the other is married. I need girl time. Serious girl time. I am going out Saturday night, kinda excited about that and hope to make a lot more girlfrans! I have family in Louisiana. That is where I need to be. But I realized yesterday that when I movie I will have no furniture. I got lucky and found a furnished house this time but doubt it happens again...

- I want a new car. Yes, I love my car dearly but it's time to move on. Part of the whole "starting from scratch" plan. I'm going shopping this weekend. Please cross your fingers for me!

- I made a grocery list so I can stop eating out. I srsly have to stop with that. For mulitple obvi reasons.

- I intend on spending the day on the beach tomorrow. Do lots of thinking. Make lists. Figure shit out.

Southern Signs

Mine is spot on, let me tell you!
How about yours?

Southern Signs:

OKRA (Dec 22 - Jan 20)
Are tough on the outside but tender on the inside. Okras have tremendous influence. An older Okra can look back over his life and see the seeds of his influence everywhere. You can do something good each day if you try.

CHITLIN (Jan 21 - Feb 19)
Chitlins come from humble backgrounds. A Chitlin, however, will make something of himself if he is motivated and has lots of seasoning. In dealing with Chitlins, be careful they may surprise you. They can erupt like Vesuvius. Chitlins are best with Catfish and Okra.

BOLL WEEVIL (Feb 20 - March 20)
You have an overwhelming curiosity. You're unsatisfied with the surface of things, and you feel the need to bore deep into the interior of everything. Needless to say, you are very intense and driven as if you had some inner hunger. You love to stay busy and tend to work too much. Nobody in their right mind is going to marry you, so don't worry about it.

MOON PIE (March 21 - April 20)
You're the type that spends a lot of time on the front porch. A cinch to recognize the physical appearance of Moon Pies. Big and round are the key words here. You should marry anybody who you can get remotely interested in the idea. It's not going to be easy. You always have a big smile and are happy. This might be the year to think about aerobics. Maybe not.

POSSUM (April 21 - May 21)
When confronted with life's difficulties, possums have a marked tendency to withdraw and develop a don't-bother-me-about-it attitude. Sometimes you become so withdrawn, people actually think you're dead. This strategy is probably not psychologically healthy but seems to work for you. You are a rare breed. Most folks love to watch you work and play. You are a night person and mind your own business.

CRAWFISH (May 22 - June 21)
Crawfish is a water sign. If you work in an office, you're hanging around the water cooler. Crawfish prefer the beach to the mountains, the pool to the golf course, and the bathtub to the living room. You tend not to be particularly attractive physically, but you have very, very good heads.

COLLARDS (June 22 - July 23)
Collards have a genius for communication. They love to get in "the melting pot" of life and share their essence with the essence of those around them. Collards make good social workers, psychologists, and baseball managers. As far as your personal life goes, if you are Collards, stay away from Crawfish. It just won't work. Save yourself a lot of heartache.

CATFISH (July 24 - Aug 23)
Catfish are traditionalists in matters of the heart, although one's whiskers may cause problems for loved ones. You Catfish are never easy people to understand. You run fast. You work and play hard. Even though you prefer the muddy bottoms to the clear surface of life, you are liked by most. Above all else, Catfish should stay away from Moon Pies.

GRITS (Aug 24 - Sept 23)
Your highest aim is to be with others like yourself. You like to huddle together with a big crowd of other Grits. You love to travel though, so maybe you should think about joining a club. Where do you like to go? Anywhere they have cheese, gravy, bacon, butter, or eggs and a good time. If you can go somewhere where they have all these things, that serves you well. You are pure in heart.

BOILED PEANUTS (Sept 24 - Oct 23)
You have a passionate desire to help your fellow man. Unfortunately, those who know you best, your friends and loved ones, may find that your personality is much too salty, and their criticism will affect you deeply because you are really much softer than you appear. You should go right ahead and marry anybody you want to because in a certain way, yours is a charmed life. On the road of life, you can be sure that people will always pull over and stop for you.

BUTTER BEAN (Oct 24 - Nov 22)
Always invite a Butter Bean to a party because Butter Beans get along well with everybody. You, as a Butter Bean, should be proud. You've grown on the vine of life, and you feel at home no matter what the setting. You can sit next to anybody. However, you, too, shouldn't have anything to do with Moon Pies...and Never take YES for an answer.

ARMADILLO (Nov 23 - Dec 21)
You have a tendency to develop a tough exterior, but you are actually quite gentle and kind inside. A good evening for you? Old friends, a fire, some roots, fruit, worms, and insects. You are a throwback. You're not concerned with today's fashions and trends. You're not concerned with anything about today. You're almost prehistoric in your interests and behavior patterns. You probably want to marry another Armadillo, but a Possum is another somewhat kinky mating possibility.


got this here

Thursday, September 23, 2010

Brooks & Dunn

I've been playing old school country lately...
LOVE this effing song!

Thanks Yall!

Thanks so much for all the encouraging words on this post.

It's nice to know that I'm not crazy.
My guard is up, 110%.
But I'm also a firm believer that there is no way anyone could hurt me near as bad as you know who did. I just really do not think that is a possibility.

I do believe in fairy tales.
I believe I will get mine.
I will work my ass off the rest of my life for it if I have to.

I'm not gonna make the same mistake I did with you know who #2.
I'm gonna put myself all out there and just be honest and straight up.
No need to be anyone but myself!

I'm just going with it.
& it's going great.
Feels natural, easy.

If it backfires in my face then so what.
I won't have any "what ifs."

I def needed this experience for furture ref if nothing else.

Getting to Know You

1. If you were to win an award today, what would it be for?
Worst Procrastinator.


2. What is your shoe style?
Flip Flops. Preferably Reef or Yellow Box


3. Does your car reflect your personality?
Yes, it most certainly does. But I want a new car...


4. If you could take over someones body for a day..whose would you choose?
Kim Kardashian. I'd learn to embrace my curves better.


5. Love or be loved?
Ouch this is tough. Right now, at this point in my life,
I'd rather be loved.


6. If you were on death row, what last meal would you choose?
Steak, mashed potatoes, mac and cheese & cheesecake.


7. Have you been on vacation this Summer, if so where?
Not a real vacation but I've been everywhere from GA to FL to LA.


8. What is your favorite food related guilty pleasure?
Carbs. get in my belly!

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

What to do? What to do?

Remember this post?

What's a girl to do when she meets a guy that,
so far, meets all the requirements?!

Jump for joy?
Or be suspicious?

What's a girl to do when
she doesn't know how to take a "sweetheart"
because she's used to "assholes" all the time?
just curious...

It's time to FALL!


Things I Love About Autumn

Leaves Changing



Apple Cider



Football



Hoodies



Everthing Pumpkin!



Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Sounds So Good

Some country songs make me really effing happy.

quote of the day

Daily Scoop of Chaos



10 years ago
I was a sophomore at a brand new high school.
Basically, I was miserable.

5 years ago
I was working at Target.
And partying every night.

5 months ago
I was in a bad situation.

5 things on my To Do list
get divorced
lose 20 lbs
go to school/get certified
learn to SAVE money
get in a solid routine

5 snacks I love
Cheez Its
Tapioca Puddin
Butter Cookies
Icedream Cone
Peanut M&Ms

5 things I would do if I was suddenly a billionaire
buy my parents a house
pay off bills
buy a Lexus Hybrid car
visit Asia for a month
buy myself a private island

5 of my bad habits
Procrastination
Not eating right
Daydreaming/Zoning Out
Pickin at my face
Speaking my mind when I shouldn't

5 places I have lived
Enterprise, AL
Orange Park, FL
Denham Springs, LA
Houma, LA
Ware, IL

5 jobs I have had
Legal Assistant
Target
Starbucks Barista
Admin Assistant
Sonic

5 things people don't know about me
I really am listening even if it don't seem so.
My memory is HORRID. no lie.
I probably don't trust you.
I cry at most movies. Easy A? I teared up.
I cannot dance but I love to try.

Monday, September 20, 2010

Weekend ReCap

Well, I got most of the list accomplished.

We didn't make it to Burger Delight.
I got a PoBoy and a Strawberry Daiquiri.
I went to Aerie and bought MORE underwear.
I didn't "find" a cajun man, but I heard some.
Does a Chevy truck count for the camper?
I didn't get to see Chloe. sadness.
We didn't go to see Old Blue Eyes.
We went to the Antique Village but not Farmer's Market.
Pizza from Mr. Gatti's w/Kimmi & Linds. YUMO
We did take a lot of great pics!

I cried for about an hour on the drive home.
Once I actually left, I procrastinated. Of course.

Already planning next time's trip!

14 year old friendship



Fixna Tailgate at LSU



Seein Easy A




At the Texas Club



High School

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Culture Crisis




Pictured is a young physician by the name of Dr. Roger Starner Jones. His short two-paragraph letter to the White House accurately puts the blame on a "Culture Crisis" instead of a "Health Care Crisis"..

It's worth a quick read:


Dear Mr. President:
During my shift in the Emergency Room last night, I had the pleasure of evaluating a patient whose smile revealed an expensive shiny gold tooth, whose body was adorned with a wide assortment of elaborate and costly tattoos, who wore a very expensive brand of tennis shoes and who chatted on a new cellular telephone equipped with a popular R&B ringtone.


While glancing over her patient chart, I happened to notice that her payer status was listed as "Medicaid"! During my examination of her, the patient informed me that she smokes more than one pack of cigarettes every day, eats only at fast-food take-outs, and somehow still has money to buy pretzels and beer. And, you and our Congress expect me to pay for this woman's health care? I contend that our nation's "health care crisis" is not the result of a shortage of quality hospitals, doctors or nurses. Rather, it is the result of a "crisis of culture" a culture in which it is perfectly acceptable to spend money on luxuries and vices while refusing to take care of one's self or, heaven forbid, purchase health insurance. It is a culture based in the irresponsible credo that "I can do whatever I want to because someone else will always take care of me". Once you fix this "culture crisis" that rewards irresponsibility and dependency, you'll be amazed at how quickly our nation's health care difficulties will disappear.

Respectfully,
ROGER STARNER JONES, MD
If you agree...pass it on.

truth

Itinerary

Leaving to go home tomorrow after work.
I'm way past the point of being excited.
I have a few things on my list of "must do."

Get a shake from Burger Delight.
Get a PoBoy & Daiquiri.
Go to Aerie in the mall.
Find me a Cajun boy.
& make use of the camper. (haha Linds!)
See Chloe to give her bday present.
Visit Old Blue Eyes.
See the DS Farmer's Market & Antique Village.
Pizza from Mr. Gatti's
And most of all, recreate a few pics from the past w/the girls!

I already know I'm not going to want to come back here.
It's gonna be a looong drive...

Deuces

I LOVE Chris Brown!
I would punch him back and have hot makeup sex.
just sayin.

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Really?!?

I have more followers on my weightloss blog.
WTF is up with that?
just sayin.

Dwight Yoakam

bee eff eff and I always end up in the CDs at Wal-Mart
we are usually music twins, but sometimes not
like when I started gushing over Dwight Yoakam she almost yakked
he was effing sexy back in the day

10 on Tuesday

got this from Angela




1. Favorite way to travel (plane, train, automobile, etc.)
P L A N E. I need to find me a pilot... haha

2. Where’s your favorite place to travel to that you’ve been to?
Any beach.

3. Where’s the place that you want to go but have never been?
California.

4. Do you deal with traffic well?
Nope. Not. At. All.

5. Ever had an emergency while traveling?
Not that I recall...

6. Do you have a passport? What countries have you been to?
I'm in the process of getting one. US, Canada, Bahamas

7. Are you’ve light packer or do you pack everything but the kitchen sink?
Everything but the kitchen sink.
ie: 3 days in Louisiana calls for 3 suitcases. I ain't liein.

8. Do you take the fastest route or the road less traveled?
Fastest unless it's a "road trip."

9. Do any activities on the road? (like road games, reading, sleeping, etc. )
If I'm not driving then I like to read.

10. Use a paper map or GPS?
GPS for sure!
But I always have paper for backup.

Quote of the Day

I'm a Quitter

I'm giving up the 30 day blog challenge thingie.

It was just starting to work my nerves.
Probably shouldn't have started it right after I had finished one.

It was making me dread blogging. Not cool.

I didn't like having everything all planned out...
Maybe I'll pick it back up next month.

Monday, September 13, 2010

Movie Monday

Yes, I obviously LOVE Zach Galifianakis.



You Can't Carry it With You if You Want to Survive

So much has been going on in my life.
I keep most of it off of this blog.
I don't need to say why do I?
It's because people are nosey and rude.
And think they know my life by just a few words.

Anway...
I've mentioned that I've been living up the single life.
That's kind of a lie.
Simply because I didn't want to be single per say.
I wanted my claws in deep in someone I shouldn't have.

But as of today, that is over.
Yes, I've said that before.
But it hurt something fierce this time
and I'm officially done.
He's not worth it.
Well, maybe he is but I'll never know for sure.
& I can't keep living with that false hope.

I got really angry about this situation.
Realizing I've wasted a lot of time.
Time that could have been spent finding a replacement to be more specific.

I'm 25, not 50.
It's time to live life,
not worry about if I have it figured out and where I want to be in 10 years.
I want to enjoy these years.
Stop worrying about what everyone else is gonna think/say.

For starters, I have to get out of this small town.
I was becoming accostomed to country life but it's not for me.
Neither is the city.
Somehow I need to find a happy medium.

Maybe in Louisianna?
We shall see if I stay there this weekend or make it back home.
Cajun men will be my downfall.
I can see it happening already.

This song spoke to me on the VMAs last night.
I think I'm gonna have to read Eat Pray Love.

Day 12


MY DREAM HOME

A plantation-like home.
with huge oak trees.


Oversized Pool



Red Kitchen



Pink Victorian Bathroom



White Master Bedroom



Bedroom Balcony w/Water View



Pink Office



Library



Basement/Bar/Theatre



Huge Veggie Garden

Quote of the Day

You build up all these defenses,
you build up a whole suit of armor,
so that nothing can hurt you,
then one stupid person,
no different from any other stupid person,
wanders into your stupid life...
You give them a piece of you.
They didn't ask for it.
They did something dumb one day,
like kiss you or smile at you,
and then your life isn't your own anymore.
Love takes hostages.
It gets inside you.
It eats you out
and leaves you crying in the darkness,
so simple a phrase like 'maybe we should be just friends'
turns into a glass splinter working its way into your heart.
It hurts.
Not just in the imagination.
Not just in the mind.
It's a soul-hurt,
a real gets-inside-you-and-rips-you-apart pain.

- Neil Gaiman

Sunday, September 12, 2010

Day 11

SOMETHING I'M OCD ABOUT

Hand sanitizer & Chapstick.
It's pretty serious...

Friday, September 10, 2010

Fill in the Blank Friday

got this from Lauren



1. The strangest thing I've even eaten is
nutria, meal worms, ants

2. I wouldn't be caught dead in

skinny jeans.


3. When I am 75 I will....
hopefully still be able to take care of myself.

4. If I had to be named after a place I would want to be named

Cheyenne

5. My name is
Jessica

6. My all time favorite photo is a photo of
me blowing fuzzies off a dandelion

7. If I could afford it I would
travel the world.

Day 9

A PHOTO TAKEN OVER 10 YEARS AGO

This is my favorite pic of my great grandpa.
He has a cig and liquor in every picture.
No, that's not me. It's my great aunt.

Thursday, September 9, 2010

Biker Babe


Did yall know I was a biker babe?






Quote of the YEAR

“For what it’s worth, it’s never too late to be whoever you want to be.
There’s no time limit, stop whenever you want.
You can change or stay the same, there are no rules to this thing.
We can make the best or the worst of it. I hope you make the best of it.
I hope you see things that startle you.
I hope you feel things you never felt before.
I hope you meet people with a different point of view.
I hope you live a life you’re proud of.
If you find that you’re not,
I hope you have the strength to start all over again.”


found here

Blog Award


Thanks to Yani for this award!


So here it goes :
RULES:

Thank the person giving the award.

Share seven things about yourself.

Nominate 7 newly discovered blogs.

Let your nominees know about the award.


7 things about me:

Carbs are my favorite food.

I'm a tanaholic.

I have a sweet spot for Cajun men.

I bleed purple and gold.

I'm my Mom's only child.

I'm the Queen of procrastination.

I'm an OCD list maker.


I nominate:


Jenny

Vanessa

Hayley

Kelli

Sasha

Donna

Jennifer