Friday mania

I woke up this morning after a SUPER pleasant dream.. Sad to be waking up...

I went to the bathroom to brush my teeth and realized my lip is STILL chapped in one little section only. Upper lip. And it's been that way since before New Years, I think. That's when I freaked out and decided I have something wrong with me.

Went to the macbook. After 5 minutes, decided I have lip cancer.

Drove to work..freaking a little...looked up more. Realized I dont have 8/10 symptoms. But, those two ones I have.. I mean.. what if it's in the beginning stages, people?! I joke now b/c I've calmed down and likely just have really chapped lips..esp since chapstick seems to help. Wow. I need a keeper sometimes.

Crazytown? Ticket for one.. One way.. Thanks.

Jax is....

I love how everyone's facebook status says something about the football game tonight...with the random one in between... like this..

"Mike is ready for the sooners to kick some a**!"
"Jessica is BOOMER SOONER!"
"Ashley loves OSU but is cheering for the sooners!"
"David is making mac and cheese."

haha... What?! I love it.

Things I think are weird...

65,203: ...looking at someone's pics of their bed on their honeymoon from a facebook album. (Mind you, I didnt necessarily say POSTING them is weird so dont get all pissy anyone...but looking at them feels weird, right?! Totally does).  I mean...you'd wanna remember every little detail b/c it's your HONEYMOON for crying out loud. I get it. Take the picture. Whatever. But, still there's something kinda sick and weird about looking at someone's honeymoon bed. Maybe I'm just a pervert. Likely. 

You know you've been shopping for cars too long when...

..you get a call from a salesman telling you he's found the "PERFECT SUV!" He goes on to say...

"Its white (aka not perfect..already lost me), BMW, 50,000 miles...x3. PERFECT shape! One owner...05! When can you come see it?" 

Me: "That's great, but I really dont like white. And actually, 50k is a more miles than I wanted to go if I went used.. and BMW of Tulsa has a white x3 with fewer miles I kinda looked at already. OKC has a black one I thought about at a better price point than what you're giving and I'd likely go for that one if I wanted a used BMW  but thanks so much for calling!"

Him: "Okay, well, we're getting more inventory in tomorrow night. I'll give you a call Friday to let you know what we get in but I bet they'll be something you'll like..."

Me: *thinking...you really wanna bet? Cause I'll win.* "Sure, give me a call. Thanks so much!"

I just want a car. I.just.want.one. EVERYTHING I find, we dont have anywhere near Tulsa in the color I want with the miles (or lack thereof) I'm looking for. I'm not being super picky. *sigh* At least I'm getting more knowledgeable and less afraid. 

Oh and work is busting.my.ass. this week. Sorry (again) if you havent heard from me. I'm getting questions about legislative things in another state and setting up functions, talking to people, etc.. AND have two major meeting next week. Today kinda solidified the busy when I realized I was practically in a run walk so as to not take too much time away from my desk when I went to the bathroom. Yeah. 

Oh and in other developments.. I think I may be allergic to Burt's Bees or something. My lips just kept getting worse! I started back on this stuff I used during the bar exam and it's awesomesauce.. Soft, lovely lips again. You know you want to make out with me. Dont lie. haha.. Kidding. 

Hope you had a great day! :)

Sin City, the Upper East Side...and a sushi date with my dog

Tonight, I grabbed ITR to go! (I grabbed a LOT of food...and ate.it.all). Then, I had just enough time to play a little fetch with G money, chat online, and settle in for GOSSIP GIRL.

Things:

* I dont like Serena AND Blair being nice. This isnt working for me. But, while S was one badass bitch, I like her better with Dan...when Rufus isnt being a tool like he was tonight. And I DO like B and Chuck...but seriously... And if S and D are gonna be together, they'd better BE.TOGETHER. This is worse than 90210 in the good ol days.. Lordy. Ah....good show. Good show. 

* Then, I watched the BACHELOR (b/c apparently Mondays have been taken over by my tv). Jason...aka the one I wanted to win...is awesomesauce. And you know who's MORE awesomesauce? Melissa! The girl who I think should win! The former Dallas Cowboy cheerleader with the awesome personality. Yes. I like her. (Granted, I liked the other bubbly one from whatever season..Jenny...who was also a cheerleader. Whatever).

* And finally, in my OWN life (not my "tv friends"), Michele and I are lockin in our VEGAS conference! WAHOO! I'm so excited!! I kinda want a tropical vaca, too, this year...so I dont think I'll make Sin City super extended...We'll see... But, I've never been to any of the pools there. My gawd, I need to work out. *sigh* haha!

* Oh, and I think I've decided to give up on the SUV...unless I find one that rocks my socks off... I'm not gonna pay for what I REALLY want...so I think I'd be better off in a car. Whatever. I'm alright with it. We'll see. I DO however like the new VW Tiguan a lot...but they're brand.new. Pish posh...

* Alright, enough randomness... but uh...if I see an ad for that Valentine murder movie one more time, I think I'll scream. It's scary as hell (I dont like scary movies)....

Cause baby I'm a put on a show kind a girl....

- B Spears, Circus. :) It doesnt have anything to do with blog...but whatever... Maybe I'll do song lyrics all week...because.I.can.

So, sticking with my "mo photos" mentality, please see one from the week of Christmas! We all rock. Just sayin. 

So, this weekend was pretty good. I, however, still have no new car. *sigh* I found one I kinda heart (which is a new development for those of you dealing with me through this), but it's not under warranty anymore, so that's likely not super smart...ARG. ARRRRG. I think Eric might kill me if I dont find one soon...haha... (he's gone with me a couple times).

Things I did today:

* Started looking for a new bed (if you know of any cool sites online, please send). Transitioned to bathroom stuff.

* Thought "I could paint my bathroom and my LLs wouldnt know...or care..."

* Thought "Man, I dont wanna do that if they're gonna raise my rent again this month like they did last year...b/c then I'll just move soon..."

* Thought "Well, if I'm gonna move, I should think about a house..." 

I spent the next hour looking for houses. What is wrong with me?! LOL! I think I just need to get a car to feel like I've accomplished SOMETHING. Lordy. (Note: I also went to Target and bought a shower curtain I decided I now dont like).

I've stopped drinking dark soda... We'll see how long this lasts, but I'd like it to... I'm not making it a resolution...b/c well that's dumb. I wont stick to it...

I have started the Monday countdown...GG starts back Monday!!!!! And Run's daughters show starts...that I kinda wanna see..b/c they're awesome. Whitney's "The City" or whatever is still tbd.. I find her a little dry. Eh, whatever. It's mtv....I suppose I shouldn't expect an award winning show....haha....

Welcome to the FIRST MONDAY of 2009!! It feels so refreshing...a new year...a new beginning of sorts...*sigh* :) I was gonns blog about something more opinionated, but maybe I'll just save it for tomorrow...My opinionated blogs come out better when I've had time to mentally edit...haha!

Cheers to the new YEAR!!!

Another resolution: to post more pics like I used to! 

Oscars was awesomesauce! New Years was (1) nondrama (2) fabulous!!! It probably tops my list as one of my fav New Years'! Part of it was that I didn't have to really plan much, I was with great people, and it wasn't painfully cold outside!

I dont know where we got this ball thing...but it ended up in a lot of photos. And the "hand on the hip" made its way into almost every photo. Jeez, Jax, get a new pose. haha.. Whatever. It's better than the "I look like Im screaming and my tongue is dyed from my drink" picture I used to take all the time....

Michele's outfit and hair kinda rocked my socks of last night. I decided to put my hair up after dinner and I think I'm glad I did. :) And..I ended up at Laura Mercier the other day (I was debating about it or Bobby). Anyway, I think I loved it last night! It stayed AND I had to wear way less makeup to get the look I wanted! :) 

I've spent most of the day on my sofa enjoying 2009 so far! I just love that feeling of "wonder what the hell I'll be blogging about this time next year.." :) Hopefully it'll be good! I took the day off tomorrow so I could car shop and b/c I had the time I needed to get rid of before it disappeared. I'm hoping I feel more like car shopping tomorrow than I did today. 

A couple other resos: *drink more water*take my trash out before it starts to smell* (lol!)*make comments on other peoples blogs more* keep my apartment clean...not neat...clean*make my bedroom my place* :) Already found a comforter I want and I can make my curtains work with it!!! 

Here's my question..how many times can Bring It On (the one with Hayden) be on tv? Seriously... and sadly...I've had it on in the background so much I just said one of the upcoming lines out loud. Wow. Just wow.  I like it how the "ghetto" girls resemble Jessica Alba and Beyonce. I mean...really. 

Hope you all had a fabulous New Year celebration whether it was a big one or a little, private one. :) 

Happy New Year!

OMG. I cannot believe 2009 is upon us.. CANNOT. That means it's officially 10 years since I graduated high school-WHAT?! The emails starting to ask for contact info, pictures, etc for the reunion really just kinda make me feel a sense of excitement mixed with dread.. haha....

So, I guess I should post some resolutions, huh? Well, I havent really dedicated a lot of time to crafting really genius ones....but let's see what I've got...

Let's start with what I've learned in 2008... some stuff I already knew, but just learned in a different angle so to speak this year..haha.. I've learned that I need to be selfish sometimes. I've learned that have some seriously devoted friends (again with the broken back) I never knew cared so much. I've learned you cant plan everything and it's possible to practically kill oneself trying. I've learned to dig deep within myself to figure out what makes me happy...and more than that...what I need in order to be happy. I've learned getting away for a vacation brings sanity to my entire year. I've learned to let someone know when I'm upset...even if I think I'll hate their reaction. I've learned to stop talking sometimes. I've learned that letting someone know you care and seeing what they do with it...is much more telling than anything. I've learned to hold the handrails when I walk down stairs. Most of all, I've learned how happy you can be when you really do work on staying true to yourself... (last years resolution) :)

Okay...sooo...

1. Development. I'm happy in my job and have some time under my belt now. I dont need to PLAN everything, but I want to take steps toward where I may be going... investigate other positions within my company, talk to mgmnt, figure out what I need to do in order to get there if I want. I want explore other opportunities to grow professionally.. Yes, this is vague and I dont really mean it to be...sorry!

2. Get fit. I was SO good at this last year. And with a trip to Vegas and high school reunion approaching, there's no time like the present to get back in it. I've been checking out a new gym b/c they have better trainers and a pool. I think a pool would be good for my back...and I used to swim...so why not, right?! We'll see...

3. Volunteer. This was one of my "mini" goals for last year...but this year, I want to up it. There's some part of my life that just doesnt feel as fulfilled...and it's this part. You're never too busy to give back, so I will find the right philanthropy and will help out! And you can come too!!

4. I plan to continue with the financially responsible thing and build from it... I have plans...but I dont feel like writing about all that on here. :)

5. GET.A.NEW.CAR. Sheez!

6. Continue to travel, etc, when I have the chance. Life is about planning, saving, etc...but if there's one thing I learned while I was working every break, every summer, every Friday afternoon at the firm...Life's about memories and family and friends and experiences more than its about billing hours, saving a few hundred extra dollars, etc... You wont always have the chance to take "that weekend trip" etc...

So, there's some off the top of my head...and now my happy new year self is headed home to get ready for some celebrations!!!! Happy 2009!!!!!!!

The LAST Monday of 2008!

Soooo..I may have just gotten myself on the hook to help my vp's daughter find an internship. Nervous. It's a long story..but basically b/c I'm an atty, it kinda hooked me. It's like someone who asks me to tell them about intellectual property law...when I practices med mal. Or when someone knows a brain surgeon and asks them about boob jobs. I guess people just make the correlation even if it's not exactly on point..haha..

So...nervous. Emailed a ton of people. Cross yo fingers. :)

So, with this whole not tanning as much thing, I feel flat. Not chested. haha.. But I laughed that I had that thought first and foremost. But...I just dont like my powder. It's too matte. I dont think skin should look matte. It should look luminous and fresh! *said in a breezy, ad campaign voice* Soooo..I booked an appt for me at Saks tomorrow to go back to Laura Mercier. I used them once in law school....and really liked it. I dont remember why I stopped actually. I think summer hit and I was wearing less makeup and just got off the bandwagon. Anyway, I'm kinda excited! I like people doing my makeup, playing with my hair, etc.. It's so relaxing to me. Since I cant get massages anymore (stupid back) this is my fix. tehe! But, really...hoping to change powders/foundations to something more sheer and less matte. I realize you dont care about half of what I just wrote, but whatever.

Headed to OKC for a meeting soon and get to go to Red Pin! Fun. I've never been! (I didnt mean that to rhyme).

Alright, I have to go write something motivational. Michele's getting me Sonic since I worked through lunch. I think tater tots will make the motivational messaging flow....ahhh....:)

DId you know the sheep are REAL at the Rockettes?!

They are. As are the camels and a mule. Crazytown. (Went to the Rockettes on Christmas Eve) :)

Went to Brooke and Paul's per usual (when they're here!) on Christmas Eve, followed by church with my mom. Good times, despite a growing sore throat. By the time church started, I was pretty sure I had tonsilitis. (I did.). Hey, whatever, it got me out of singing the songs my little voice wasn't made for. haha! (Got meds. I'm better.)

Mom and I had a great Christmas. We played with the camera timer and ended up with some interesting shots. I'll post one next time I remember. They're hilarious. Mom, me, both dogs...and a camera timer. hahahaha... Anyway, we had a great time...cooked, chatted, opened gifts. :) Very thankful to have her. :)

Gracie is one weird little beast. Please see her with her Christmas bone...which she wouldnt put down. EVER. (She also got toys and other treats, but only liked the bone). She carries it down to potty, goes to the bathroom with it in her mouth then wants to go back upstairs. She sometimes will drop it at the door..just waiting to take it downstairs again. Very odd. LOL! I love my little dog. 

I went car shopping Friday. That was kinda a disaster. Kinda. I think I like the Nissan Rogues. I think. Jeez. I'm mainly just really disappointed that I'm not getting one by year end... unless I find what I want soon. :( I dont like not hitting goals...and I've been thinking I'd have one by 09 for MONTHS now...I need to lighten up, I think...

Anyway, I found a cutetastic dress for New Years! It's hot pink! I always go with black, so why not change things up to ring in 09, right?! Im really excited for new years this year! I'm not stressed, I'm in a great place, and I feel like only positive things are to come. Resolutions coming soon...I really wanna focus on development this year...I'll explain in my resolution post!! 

My dvr-ed show just ended and it flipped to "a double shot at love" on mtv.. um.. SICK. SICK. SICK. I should so have my own show if this trash gets ratings. Then again, I'm not trash...so I guess I wouldnt get ratings. *sigh* 

I'm DYING to home improve btw... I want to paint my bathroom and re-do it. I want to get a new bed and dresser. I think I see a trip to ikea in my future. I want my bedroom to be my favorite room in the house...not just the room where I sleep, ya know... (I see another resolution coming on). ;)

Hope you had a great Holiday!

Have a Holly, Jolly Christmas!

Ho ho ho! Happy Christmas Eve! Hope you're not at the malls today... I finished up everything on my lunch break yesterday. :) Still have to wrap...a lot.. *sigh* I think I'm getting ready to bail from work...going to see the rockettes *insert shoulder shimmy I just did for some reason*

I'm utterly cheerful today. It's kinda annoying. Sorry. Had the best dinner last night with Alove and Lauren! Kinda a last minute thing that ended up being fabulous! Then again, Dallesandros doesn't usually disappoint. You leave smelling like garlic and feeling like you may DIE if you eat ANYTHING else. Pretty good if you ask me. haha!

I'm still workin on those resolutions, but one of them is skin care... when did I go tanning last? Oh, right..THREE weeks ago! WOO HOO! (I will likely step it up for new years...fair warning..whatever). And, I got some awesome skin care stuff b/c I noticed my face wasnt as bright as it should be... You just wait. I'll be brighter than...well..something really bright.

Hooray Christmas tomorrow! I hope you're all preparing for an awesome day and evening tonight. :) I'm looking forward to hittin up B&P's since they're in town this year! YAY!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!!

How'd I do?

I started thinking of my resolutions for this coming year...and then decided to reflect on mine from last year.

How'd I do?
1. (grow the hell up with my finances). Well, I didnt really NEED a planner. Once I figured out it wasnt that hard (and quit avoiding it), I was fine. I got organized, got a credit card, paid more attn to my savings, and feel confident about it! :) YAY! So...I have a ways to go, but am definitely on a very good path! HOORAY!

2. (stay true to myself). This year really challenged this part of my resolutions...much like every year, right? We all go through things that really test who we are I suppose. Anyway, I'm ending the year very pleased with this one. I'd give myself an A- on this one...just b/c...I mean..I was good, but I wasn't perfect. haha!

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1. (travel more/move)- Well, I didnt move. haha! But, I did go to Chicago a TON, Costa Rica, Washington DC...Yeah. So, I traveled. This will likely remain for this year.. I want to go on another vaca this year. It keeps me sane I've realized. Who knows.

2. (work out more)- I was a ROCKSTAR with this.. from Jan all the way til I smashed myself in Costa Rica. And I was SUPER pleased with the results. :) Then, I slowly got back into it...and broke my back. Soo..here goes 2009! Gonna try pilates, I think.

3. (volunteer)- Yeah, I sucked at this one. I want to be better this year. I need to find a good organization I can get passionate about.

Alright... start crafting those resolutions!

Christmas shopping almost done for me! Things are wrapped and I'm getting excited! :) AND I'm planning to car shop this week b/c it's supposed to warm up!

Okay, lunch with my VP and team for Christmas! Happy Monday!!