Weekend Re-Cap

The bestie and I went to Jacksonville for the weekend.

Needed to get some Christmas shopping done.

It was extremely exhausting, but we had a good time.

Lunch at Maggiano's on Saturday.

It was sooo good.

& our waiter was quite the cutie.

St. Augustine on Sunday.

Which, of course, was perfect photo opps.

It is my absolute favorite city.

If you haven't been, GO!

Words of the Day

Fill in the Blank Friday

got this from Lauren

1. The most spontaneous thing I've ever done was

ohmygosh this is hard! ummm idk.

 

2. The best gift I've ever received was

diamond earrings

3. A time that I was truly and genuinely surprised was

when an old friend popped up again

4. I can't leave the house without

my cell phone

5. My favorite day of the week is

Saturday

6. Something that can always make me laugh is

Zach Galifianakis & a certain pic of the Bestie

7. My perfect day would include

being alone, the beach, sun, daiquiris, a good book

Words of the Day

sometimes

Today has been straight from the depths of hell.

Actually, pretty much all week has been.

Sometimes you just need people to be there for you.

Just to listen.

Just to nod and smile.

But it seems I need to learn to just keep my problems to myself

and deal with them on my own.

As I was on the verge of a major panic attack I realized something.

After all I have dealt with recently, I can't let this bring me down.

So, I won't.

I'm going to stop being the victim.

I'm going to stop caring so much about things I cannot control.

I am way past the point of wanting to just be happy.

And I'm going to have to make that happen all on my own.

Thank You to Our Veterans

I grew up a very patriotic child.

& am still a very patriotic adult.

Listening to war stories from my great-grandpa, Papa, who served in World War II. I spent many nights at the VFW with sad old men who loved to tell their stories. My Papa was so proud of his service to this country. Here is a picture of him and my great-aunt. He was so handsome!

My grandpa, Bill, was a little more reserved with his war stories and I wasn't aware of his service until I was much older. Him and his brother, David, served in the Cold War (Vietnam). Here's a pic of him in his Army issued glasses from 1971.

My greatgrandpa, step greatgrandpa, and great greatgrandpa all served in the Army.

My uncle Ron did time in the Navy.

And uncle Brian in the Army.

My first husband was Navy.

Second husband did Navy and then Army.

Both served time in Iraq.

I have many friends that are in or did time.

Derrick, Barry, Ben, Cody, Joe & Russ.

I am thankful and proud to all Veterans.

Words of the Day

Weakness Wednesday

I have a serious weakness for Josh Turner.
His voice just does something to me.
I'm in love with his new song.

Words of the Day

10 on Tuesday

1. Who makes your Thanksgiving dinner? Usually my parents.

2. What is your favorite recipe the includes pumpkin?

 (bonus points for including the recipe)

Pumpkin Bread

3. What are 5 things you want for Christmas?

good hair straightener

perfume

new phone

books

Aerie giftcard

 

4. Does your family draw names or do you buy for everyone?

My parents and I exchange gifts, that's it.

5. How do you feel about motorcycles?

I enjoy them... that was RANDOM.

6. What’s your favorite thing to do on a rainy Saturday?

Stay in bed and watch movies.

7. What is the coolest thing to do in your city?

You're joking right?

Ummm... shop

8. Do you paint your fingernails?

Sure do

9. Who is your favorite actor over the age of 50?

Chris Noth was the first to come to mind.

10. Do you have a high school letter jacket?

def not