Hello Everyone!
I'm leaving on a jet plane to my home state of Utah tomorrow for a week! I'm so excited to see my family, friends, the mountains, and have some great food (always stop at Sconecutters when I get there)! Even though I haven't lived there now for 10 years it still feels like home to me. I'll be in the Salt Lake and Lehi area so if any of my readers will be in the area, let me know and hopefully we can meet up!
I packed all of my clothes yesterday, but didn't have enough room for the gifts for my family or any beauty products (which in a sink or swim situation I'd probably grab my beauty stuff and ship the gifts later.... jk!). Warm clothes take up a lot of room!! So unfortunately I'm going to have to check 2 bags this trip. I looked at the weather for the week and it's going to snow from Thursday through Monday with a high of 40 the entire trip so I may have to re-pack some heavier clothes and re-read my previous packing tips post. I forget how pampered I've become living here in California.
I'm going to try and do some posts while I'm there, but I may just be having too much fun! I hope all of you have a great time while I'm gone and I'll be sure to post tons of pics when I get back!
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Monday, February 1, 2010
Resolutions, An Update
So here we are into the first month of the year (and decade!) and I wanted to update you all on my Resolutions progress. I figure I'll do this at the end of every month so that everyone can comment about how they are doing on their resolutions because I'm seriously interested and want to know if you are keeping yours, if you made new ones and tossed the old ones, and see if you guys have any suggestions that help to keep you or I on track. Please comment if you have anything to say at all. I'd love any advice and your updates.
So here is a recap of my resolutions and how they are going:
1. Write in my journal.
I haven't written weekly, but did do a monthly recap.....right before I wrote this post. See, you guys are keeping me on track already! I also bought the Kiehl's journal, and have used it a couple times.
2. This is my year of savings.
I need to make an appointment with my investor for my retirement account and I have opened my HSA.....yesterday. However, I did put more into my savings account this month than usual, should that count for something right? My beauty of a sister K also bought me the above Suze Orman book which should help.
3. Lose 15lbs by May 1st.
I have continued to count calories and have lost a total of 6lbs, 3 of which were part of the 15lbs and the other 3lbs were the pounds I needed to lose to get to the 15lbs to lose. Does that make sense?
I've also bought three workout DVDs, two Jillian Michaels and one from The Biggest Loser. I've only opened one so far, but didn't even do the full workout, just 3 of the 5 sections......and I haven't crossed the threshold of the gym....yet. I was sick for part of the month and on a mini-vacation for another one, but I'm really hoping to step up my game for February.
4. Learn to cook.
I have gathered recipes, but haven't made anything yet. I will be back in my Motherland in February and plan on cooking everyday for my grandparents. So my resolution will have started to unfold then, and not a minute sooner.
5. To be more personal on this blog.
Well, I'm writing about my progress, the good and the bad and I've also posted pictures of my Christmas gifts, and I plan on continuing the trend. Do you have any suggestions or anything you'd like to see?
So here is a recap of my resolutions and how they are going:
1. Write in my journal.
I haven't written weekly, but did do a monthly recap.....right before I wrote this post. See, you guys are keeping me on track already! I also bought the Kiehl's journal, and have used it a couple times.
2. This is my year of savings.
I need to make an appointment with my investor for my retirement account and I have opened my HSA.....yesterday. However, I did put more into my savings account this month than usual, should that count for something right? My beauty of a sister K also bought me the above Suze Orman book which should help.
3. Lose 15lbs by May 1st.
I have continued to count calories and have lost a total of 6lbs, 3 of which were part of the 15lbs and the other 3lbs were the pounds I needed to lose to get to the 15lbs to lose. Does that make sense?
I've also bought three workout DVDs, two Jillian Michaels and one from The Biggest Loser. I've only opened one so far, but didn't even do the full workout, just 3 of the 5 sections......and I haven't crossed the threshold of the gym....yet. I was sick for part of the month and on a mini-vacation for another one, but I'm really hoping to step up my game for February.
4. Learn to cook.
I have gathered recipes, but haven't made anything yet. I will be back in my Motherland in February and plan on cooking everyday for my grandparents. So my resolution will have started to unfold then, and not a minute sooner.
5. To be more personal on this blog.
Well, I'm writing about my progress, the good and the bad and I've also posted pictures of my Christmas gifts, and I plan on continuing the trend. Do you have any suggestions or anything you'd like to see?
Best/Worst Dressed at the Grammys
Worst dressed:
Carrie Ann Anaba- you look like a napkin, clean it up.
Katy Perry- shopping Betty White's closet I see?
Beyonce- you're beautiful, had an awesome fashion year, but what are you wearing?
Ke$ha- I love your song, I know you're a party girl, but lets at least try to look like you don't have a hangover and just got back from your shift as a Vegas showgirl.
Britney- I thought you had cleaned up your life? Let's starting cleaning out your closet this year.
Ciara-girl, you look like a dominatrix of the future.
Best dressed:
Taylor- I love how this dress is both mature and age appropriate, good job! The color is gorgeous too on you!
Miley- Usually, I'm pretty rough on you, but I really loved your dress. It's very spot on the trend, age appropriate, and both edgy and feminine- which I love.
Pink- I know I'll probably get some flack for this, but I don't think anyone else but you could have rocked this!
Lea- You make me swoon, you're always divine on the red carpet. I can't wait to see more of you!
Heidi- when do you ever look bad?
Lady Gaga- I loved your performance! Sir Elton John is one of my favorite artists of all time! Plus, I loved the color of this costume!
Did you guys watch the Grammys? Who was your best/worst dressed? Who was your favorite performer?
Carrie Ann Anaba- you look like a napkin, clean it up.
Katy Perry- shopping Betty White's closet I see?
Beyonce- you're beautiful, had an awesome fashion year, but what are you wearing?
Ke$ha- I love your song, I know you're a party girl, but lets at least try to look like you don't have a hangover and just got back from your shift as a Vegas showgirl.
Britney- I thought you had cleaned up your life? Let's starting cleaning out your closet this year.
Ciara-girl, you look like a dominatrix of the future.
Best dressed:
Taylor- I love how this dress is both mature and age appropriate, good job! The color is gorgeous too on you!
Miley- Usually, I'm pretty rough on you, but I really loved your dress. It's very spot on the trend, age appropriate, and both edgy and feminine- which I love.
Pink- I know I'll probably get some flack for this, but I don't think anyone else but you could have rocked this!
Lea- You make me swoon, you're always divine on the red carpet. I can't wait to see more of you!
Heidi- when do you ever look bad?
Lady Gaga- I loved your performance! Sir Elton John is one of my favorite artists of all time! Plus, I loved the color of this costume!
Did you guys watch the Grammys? Who was your best/worst dressed? Who was your favorite performer?
Valentines Crafts
**Hey ladies! I posted this last year, but with Valentines coming up I wanted to re-post some crafts I've made in the past. Amber from Amber's Notebook has a great idea in the comments as well you might want to check out! I've done it myself and the Fiance LOVED it! Feel free to add any ideas as well! I'm looking for something new this year!**
For holidays, the BF and I like to do something together instead of exchanging gifts, but we always exchange a card. Psssst....he picks the best ones! I re-read them all the time!
With Valentines coming up (in 18 days!), I thought I would share two card ideas I did for my lover that he absolutely loved. It was a big hit with his roommates and my guy friends as well. One guy even took a picture and sent it to his girlfriend for her to do next time! Lol!
They're both easy, just time consuming, and they won't cost you a pretty penny.
The first is a candy bar card, it's pretty common, but people forget about it. You just write out a message using candy for part of the words. It gets kind of hard sometimes to think of lines, but it's fun to be creative. I found that it was easier to list a bunch of candy first, then see what I could make of it. I did this card for his birthday and it was a lot of fun to make. PS several of my friends made fun of me for this card, but 3 of them have since copied my great idea!
The second card I did for Valentines Day last year. On the front I put "I love you more than..." and then cut out what felt like 100s of hearts (really wish I had a die-cut) by hand and put things I enjoy on them. Then on the inside I did the ABCs of what I love about him. This card took more time than I thought so I would suggest starting soon. Like today. My friends made fun of me for this card too (why do I keep asking them for help with ideas???) but they all loved the finished product.
I haven't thought of my card yet for this year, we're going to the zoo that day (if my beau can get a decent shift at work anyways) so I want to do an animal theme. Please, if you have any ideas, send them my way!
For holidays, the BF and I like to do something together instead of exchanging gifts, but we always exchange a card. Psssst....he picks the best ones! I re-read them all the time!
With Valentines coming up (in 18 days!), I thought I would share two card ideas I did for my lover that he absolutely loved. It was a big hit with his roommates and my guy friends as well. One guy even took a picture and sent it to his girlfriend for her to do next time! Lol!
They're both easy, just time consuming, and they won't cost you a pretty penny.
The first is a candy bar card, it's pretty common, but people forget about it. You just write out a message using candy for part of the words. It gets kind of hard sometimes to think of lines, but it's fun to be creative. I found that it was easier to list a bunch of candy first, then see what I could make of it. I did this card for his birthday and it was a lot of fun to make. PS several of my friends made fun of me for this card, but 3 of them have since copied my great idea!
The second card I did for Valentines Day last year. On the front I put "I love you more than..." and then cut out what felt like 100s of hearts (really wish I had a die-cut) by hand and put things I enjoy on them. Then on the inside I did the ABCs of what I love about him. This card took more time than I thought so I would suggest starting soon. Like today. My friends made fun of me for this card too (why do I keep asking them for help with ideas???) but they all loved the finished product.
I haven't thought of my card yet for this year, we're going to the zoo that day (if my beau can get a decent shift at work anyways) so I want to do an animal theme. Please, if you have any ideas, send them my way!
Friday, January 29, 2010
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