Fabulous Valentines Challenge: Worst Date Ever

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Today's Topic: Worst Date Ever
I've had some interesting dates and have had several friends on standby at one time or another to call me "right on the dot at 8pm to save me just in case I need an out" but this one always stands out in my mind as seriously crazytown... 
I was clerking in law school and one of my (very nice and highly respected) bosses wanted to set me up with her tenant. I didn't really want to go b/c if you ask my friends, they'll tell you I LOATHED first dates. My longest relationships (Eric included) have started out as friendly hanging out that turns into dating. I used to avoid actual first dates at all costs. I just have this mental image of someone asking me about my hobbies while I think of ways to drown myself in my water glass. 
Okay.. moving forward... I kinda HAD to say yes. I mean, my boss was cool and sweet and it was nice of her to think of me. So I agreed to lunch. And only lunch. Dinner seemed awfully serious and I just wasn't in the mood. 
He was older than me. I think he was like 31..which I thought was SUPER old at the time b/c I was like 23. Now that I'm 30, I feel like an a-hole about that.. Oh well... 
So we go to lunch at a local Tex-Mex place (keeping details light...haha). He was attractive, so at least that was good. But, that's about where the fun ended.
Server came up to take our order. He ordered first. Which totally annoyed me off the bat. 
AND 
I'd wanted something super fatty like enchiladas or something. He ordered...wait for it.... a side salad. Oooohkay. So, I got a salad to not feel like a jerk. 
They brought the chips and salsa. He took approximately 20 chips and set them all up in the salsa... like so:

And told me he likes them to "soak" for flavor. They soaked for a LONG TIME, people. At one point,  I tried to take a chip and just dip it and he looked at me funny. So I ceased my dipping and stuck to reading the drink special signs on the table and acting interested.

He then told me he had no idea how to do laundry or really anything for himself...but he didn't need to b/c he took all his clothes to his mom's three times a week. At that time, he'd also pick up food she made him for the week. Every week. Yes, he was 31 and a professional.

Our salads came. Conversation struggled. He put more chips in the salsa to "soak." He lifted his water glass.. and raised his pinky when he drank. I'm sure the look on my face was like "Seriously?" b/c I think I remember him commenting on that.

Anyway, salsa man asked for my number and I stammered an awkward "Um.. I don't talk on the phone. Here's my email address." Yes, I did. And then I told him I saw some friends at the restaurant and he could see himself out b/c I didn't need to be walked to my car. I hid in the bathroom until he left for fear he'd try harder to get my number if he walked me to my car.

Not HORRIBLE as far as horrible dates go, but I just remember feeling like I wanted to crawl in a corner and hide from this guy's chip soaking randomness. But I was trying to be EXTRA nice since my boss fixed us up so that might have made it worse.

Weekend Recap!

My weekend was good! Not like thisweekendwassoawesomeamazing, but not thisweekendblewchunks either..haha... I mean, it had really fun bursts of goodness, but I think I was kinda in a blah mood maybe? I dunno.. random. 

Friday, I went to Crossfit where I was a hot mess. You ever have those days when you work out and your mind is in it, but your body would rather be asleep? That's kinda how I was. So I got all frustrated at myself... Eh well.. glad I went and did it though. Friday night, I did a big, fat nothing. It was glorious. 

Saturday, I ran some errands and decided go to the mall to find a cheap, cute top to wear for a girls' night that night. I was trying to solve a blah mood with festive attire.. I'm sure I'm the only one who ever does that.. (riiiight) haha.. ;) I found no top...but...while at Dillard's, I glanced over and saw this fantastic coat!

Ignore my hot mess hair. There's a reason the phone camera is covering my face. 

Remember when I was ranting about wanting a white/cream coat with something fun (like gold buttons?!)? Well... I lucked into the last one in my size on MAJOR sale at Dillard's. This beauty came home with me for $65! I have wanted a new coat for two winters now and refused to pay full price, but just didn't see anything I loved during the sales last year. I'd all but forgotten (with the nice weather we've been blessed with here lately), but so glad to have stumbled on this lucky find!

Saturday night, some girl friends and I got together for sushi and drinks (definite fun burst of goodness as referenced above :)). Eric was skiing this weekend with some friends so the girlfriends all decided to have our own fun night out! We called it "ski widows dinner" (haha) and had a really great time!

Love these ladies!

Sunday, Jessica (2nd from left above) and I took our pups to the park to enjoy the fantastic weather. We had a great time and I think we totally wore our small pups out.. haha.. Their little legs must have been so tired with two chatty girls wandering the park for upwards of an hour b/c Gracie was passed out the moment we got home! :) 

On the trail of something very important, no doubt. 

I got a little bit more packing done and took my first (very small) load of stuff to Eric's! Crazytown! I feel like I'm being so organized and proactive with this move, but I just know I'll look around and be like "How do I still have so much stuff to pack?!" at some point... ;)

I hope you had a great weekend! The weather has been unseasonably warm here this year and I'm loving it! Last year this time, we were about to get smacked with 20 inches of snow. Today, it's 65 degrees. What the?!

Happy Monday, friends!

Weekend Recap + Random Stuff :)

Hiya friends! Well, I don't have much of a weekend recap b/c I didn't do a whole lot, buuuuut.. let's see.. 

Friday night, went to Crossfit! I'm seriously pretty proud of myself for sticking with it. I hate even saying that for fear I fall off the wagon. I know lots of you gals work out three+ times every week and I give you SO many props. I have issues with the whole self motivation thing, so that's why I like having classes. Anyhoo, did that on Friday night and then rewarded myself with sushi with a friend I dragged with me to Crossfit. :) 

Saturday was spent packing. I know... kinda soon to be packing up since I'm not moving til later next month, but I want to try to do as much as I can on the weekends so I'm not stuck at the last minute having to do EVERYTHING. I'm sure I'll have enough last minute stuff to keep me occupied...haha... Plus, my roomie's boyfriend is moving into OUR house! :) So, I move out and he moves in... so if I don't get organized, something tells me our boxes are going to get confused and stuff will be everywhere. Imagining that makes my blood pressure rise from anxiety.. haha.. 

Saturday night, Eric and I ate Mexican food and rented Rise of the Planet of the Apes. I spent the first 45 minutes being annoyed that the monkeys were being mistreated and googling whether there was any abuse in the movie I'd have to witness. I seriously HATE movies where animals are abused, die, get sick, etc. I kinda refuse to watch them actually. I know it's just a movie, but it makes me so sad! I was rooting for the monkeys. 

So yeah.. that was the weekend! :) 

As an aside,  I think it's that time of year where your mind wanders to summer and relaxation and sundresses and yada yada... Thought I'd quickly share some of the randomness filling my daydreams lately... 

*** A beach vacation. 

Lanikai Beach, Hawaii

Am I taking a beach vacation? No. And saving money does not = beach vacationing. But, it's on the brain. *sigh* I start thinking beach every year around this time... 

*** A massage. 

 Doesn't this random stranger look so happy? :)

Maybe this one's just b/c my muscles are consistently tight thanks to my new found activity of getting my arse off the sofa and in the gym. 

***Eyelash extensions. 

I've read a few of your posts about them and I really want some! How long do they last? Awhile, right? Like 60 days? My lashes have never been long and flirtacular. Eric has longer lashes than I do and I give him hell for it! ha! (How are men often blessed with such gorgeous lashes? Seriously). Anyway, any Tulsa girls been to Wink? I've seen their storefront a few places and wonder about them.

So yeah, I'm basically in the mood to put a pina colada in my hand, get some eyelashes, a massage, and head to the beach... haha..not necessarily in that order. Probably not good considering winter is nowhere near over...

Oh and last but not least.. Thank you all for your kind words about Eric and me moving in together! :) I smiled with every sweet comment! You guys are kiiiiiinda awesome. And by kinda, I mean really!

What I'm Loving Wednesday!

So, I blogged last night.. and then for some reason, my image wasn't showing up. So I took it down and tried to fix it....and somehow didn't save and lost some stuff and got all frustrated. I was tired and cranky so I just decided to deal with it this morning.. Anyway, sorry if it showed up in your reader and then disappeared. I think I have it fixed now. :)

Soooooooo since I had to edit it and all that, might as well change this into a What I'm Loving Wednesday Post! 

* First thing I'm loving is..... moving in with Eric soon! YAY! 

This drawing was more fun last night before blogger freaked out on me. But whatever. I'll keep it up anyway..:)

We've been doing the dating thing for 3.5 years, sooooo we kinda thought why not take another step? And we already live pretty close anyway. I've never lived with a guy, so feel free to pass on any words of wisdom.. haha...  Anyway, I think it's safe to say we're both nervous-excited. If I drop off the radar next month and complain about packing a lot on the twitters, just go with it. ;)

* Also loving that I got to guest blog on Neely's blog today for 5 Do's and a Don't! :) I just love me some Neely! If you're not reading her yet, you should. She kicks blog butt and I'm really flattered and excited that she asked me to do a guest post! :)


* Loving this fabulous video of Chuck Bass.. er... I mean Ed Westwick. If you watch GG, you'll dig it. :)


* Loving that it's a short week for me thanks to the holiday on Monday!

* Loving that I officially bought a membership to the Crossfit gym. Last week was my free week, so I went a couple times to make sure I like it and purchased a punch card last night. I don't think I'm ready for the month unlimited yet b/c I'm pretty sore after each class, but the punch card will let me go a couple times a week. I really like Crossfit so far! I mean.. I know it's only been a week, but I just feel so good after each class-like I really pushed myself. And everyone there is so motivating! 

* Loving the downtown tunnels that let me avoid the chilly weather AND still get out of the building for lunch. Does your city have a cool pedestrian tunnel system? Tulsa does. Just saying. Wanna know more about them? Check out Tasha's post. :)

And that's what I'm loving today. What about you? What are you loving? 

Weekend Recap!

Watching Ricky Gervais insult people the Golden Globes and uploading photos from this weekend! This weekend was especially fun b/c I got to help host a good friend's baby shower. :) Kristy is the first one in our little girl group to have a baby and everyone was super excited to celebrate and eager to make it really special. :) We went with a winter wonderland theme which turned out so pretty!

Let's get right to the photos!

I love how my other best girl friends from college all paint letters, so I decided to give it a go!
Pretty pleased with how they turned out! :) I rarely toot my horn with creative projects b/c sometimes they end up looking like a 5 year old did them, sooooo yeah... haha...

 

Do you remember how Eric's mom always makes such fabulous candy bar wrappers for the tailgates? Well, I stole her idea AND her assistance in making these party favors for the shower with Kristy's maternity photos taken by one of the fabulous (and very talented) hostesses, Beth! 

How cute is this?! Beth named the drinks after baby Roman! ha! :)

Kristy is having baby Roman next month and is still the picture of fashion and fabulous! I just love this girl! 

The hostesses with the mommy to be!:)  

I had such a good time with these girls helping plan Kristy's shower and feel so lucky to have such creative, fun, talented friends. :)

And I also feel pretty darn lucky to have tomorrow off! Yeeeeehaw! Hope you had a good weekend, friends!

Motivation in quotation :)

I took some quotes from the website of the place I've done Crossfit this week. Quotes motivate me, sooo I thought I'd share some of my favs with you in the event you're in need of a swift kick of fitness motivation like I am. :)

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"Dead last finish is greater than did not finish, which trumps did not start."

"Think training is hard? Try losing."

"Someone busier than you is working out right now."

"Wake up with determination. Go to bed with satisfaction."

"The voice in your head that says you can't do it is a lying b!t@h."

"People say that motivation doesn't last. Well, neither does bathing, that's why we recommend it daily". -Zig Zigler

"Just because you're a nice girl doesn't mean you can't have evil legs!" (This one makes me smile)

"Transformation isn't a future event, it's a present day activity."

"Never throw in the towel. Use it to wipe off the sweat. Then keep going."

(via Pinterest) Carrie's legs motivate me, too. Or maybe they just make me hate her. Jury's out on that one. ;)

I dig it.

Random stuff I'm digging a lot right now: 

** I am currently in LURVE with my Hot Tools 1 inch, 24K Gold Curling Iron. My friend mentioned hers and, upon reading reviews (I'm a BIG reader of reviews for beauty stuff), I decided to give it a shot! You're probably asking "what's the big deal? It's a curling iron." Well, for a girl that has tried EVERYTHING to get her hair to curl, it's a big deal. I have super fine,  super straight hair. I have a lot of it, but it's just really straight. And doesn't hold curl... UNTIL NOW. I freaking love this curling iron! My hair stays curly all day! And since I haven't even attempted to curl my hair for years, I found a really good tutorial from Tiffany D (the makeup blogger I already read). So if you (1) need a good curling iron or (2) need a tutorial, check these out. :)

** My iPad. A very generous Christmas gift, this thing has been freaking amazing! I read on it, play on it, research on it, take notes on it in meetings. Yeah, it's the coolness. :) I just ordered the Incipio Smart Feather hard case for the back of it. It clasps over the front case's magnets so it holds the front case on, too. (If you have the front case that folds you know what I'm talking about). I'm all about protecting this thing from my clumsiness.

**My Lululemon stuff Eric got me for Christmas! :) I've been wearing the pants he got me to Crossfit and freaking LOVE them. They stay comfortable and don't bunch up or come down (seriously.. I have some running tights that like to try to fall down when I'm running..haha..). Anyway, I love them and I'm sure the people at Crossfit are going to wonder if I own any other workout pants.

** Bath and Body Shea Cashmere Hand Creme in Warm Vanilla Sugar. I have some at home, at my desk, and I really want another one for my handbag. This stuff ROCKS, especially in the winter.

**Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer. I've never used a primer, nor did I think I wanted to. But, I ordered some holiday stuff from Sephora and got a sample of this with my order. Um.. it's awesome. I've been debating buying the full size (I probably will) when my sample runs out. On the days I use it, I notice my makeup stays on quite a bit longer. I've also been using the All Nighter Setting Spray, so I had a hard time determining whether it was the spray or the primer. But, after wearing one and not the other, I kinda think it's a little of both products. I definitely notice the primer makes a difference. Do you use a primer? I always thought they were a total ripoff not really worth it until I tried this one.

**Hulu. I am kinda digging the heck out of Hulu! My roomie and I recently downsized our cable package because we really weren't watching but a couple shows on the excess channels anyway so why spend the extra $$. And two of those shows, I can still get on hulu! I knew about hulu and I liked the concept. But, I never really used it til now. And I dig it. Team Hulu! haha! ;)

What about you? Anything you're digging a lot (or a lot more than you used to) right now? :)

Weekend Recap!

Hi friends! I'm excited to report that I'm blogging from a much faster version of my computer! Yeehaw! I haven't been able to upgrade software yet, but Eric helped me add a ton of memory earlier today and my computer is running practically like new! :) Seriously, it had gotten to the point where I'd click a blog; it would load...and load...and load.. and then I read the blog and want to comment...and it'd load...and load... *sigh* Anyway, I'm rambling, but wahoo! 

Friday night, I co-hosted a little celebration for my good friend, Sara's, 30th birthday at Edward Delk's downtown! 

Seriously, I never know what to do with my arm and it always ends up on my hip....
thus making me have awkward-arm. Oooohwell. 

 ...And some of us wore mustaches. (I just couldn't resist these at the party store. I mean.. hello.. MUSTACHES!)

Her mom got her a Winnie the Pooh Cake b/c it was her fav growing up! How cute is that?! (We also got her a flashing tiara. Pooh+ mustaches + tiara = good times). 

It was a really fun night for a fantastic friend! Her actual bday is on New Years Eve, so it can be hard to get people together. I actually can't remember the last time we've had something organized JUST for her birthday before this year. She traveled for the actual day, but I'm so thrilled we were able to get something together here in town to celebrate! Everyone needs something special for their 30th. I had such a great time on mine and it meant so much to me.  :)

Saturday morning, Ashley and I met up, just as planned, to try Crossfit together at 918 Crossfit! I'm so proud of us!

We did what they call the 'baseline' workout in their green ramp program (the thing for beginners) and it was HARD! I thought "Holy crap.. this is the thing they do as a BASELINE?!" But, it was hard in a "I want to come back and get in better shape" kind of way. My muscles felt a little like jello yesterday and it kinda hurts to move my arms I'm definitely sore today. ;) But, I'm eager to go back this week! I've heard such great things about Crossfit from friends who've recently started at 918 and also have been intrigued ever since a great bloggy friend, Kelsey, started talking about it on her blog a long time ago! Worth a shot!

Saturday night, my middle name was lazy. Eric, Gracie dog and I threw on our pjs.. well.. Gracie doesn't have pjs but you get it... and rented Contagion. I hadn't really cared about it in the theater, but the reviews were really good, so we opted to give it a shot.

Thoughts: It was pretty good in that it kept us interested the whole movie and moved really quickly. Glad we rented it. Would have been totally cool spending cash to see it in the theater, too. I'm always interested in conspiracy theory-esque shows/movies. This wasn't really a conspiracy, but along similar lines.

Oh...and on the same thought.. We finally finished Jericho. I'm glad they wrapped it up in a conclusionish way (I make up words), but I wanna know what the heck happened to it! I mean.. there were apparently talks of movies, sequels, etc.. and then the talks just stopped. Grr... Eric and I've tried to find another show, but have been hard pressed to find one we've been as obsessed with as Jericho.

So that was the weekend! I hope you had a good one!

Friday Randoms

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I resolved to blog more and then I dropped off the planet after my recap. Blerg. I can't go and drop the resolution yet! Soooooo here's some randomness for your day... 

Random #1: 

Wanna know what happened this week? Poor G funk and my roomie's dog got a hold of some chocolate she had for a baby shower this weekend. A lot of chocolate. Like over 200 pieces of chocolate. So, Tuesday evening was spent at the vet, followed by the puppy ER, where they dogs had to stay all night for IVs and observation for their heart rates. :( 

Thankfully, all is better and our children dogs are back home now! I held my breath the entire drive to the vet's office, during the consultation, etc. After what seemed like an eternity, they finally told us they were going to be okay, but needed to stay for observation. I started bawling like a baby crying a little from relief. I don't know what I'd do without this adorable furry friend of mine. I know my roomie is the same way about her fur kid, too. 

Thanks so much to all of you for the thoughtful tweets and puppy prayers in response to my tweet about Gracie dog when all this was going on!

Look at her little shaved leg from her IV! Poor baby! 

Random #2:
Ashley and I are going to Crossfit tomorrow morning! We've both wanted to try it and thought this was the best time to give it a shot! We're headed to their green ramp program  (for new peeps). Wish us luck! I'm so nervous b/c I know it's HARD! I'm determined to find my workout niche this year. And yes, I think there's a niche out there for me. B/c I hate running; it's just a means to an end for me. I want something I enjoy.

Random #3
I'm finally upgrading my computer (with Eric's help) this weekend! You don't care about this at all, but if you only knew how victorious this feels. I think I'm like 2 operating systems behind. And I'm adding more memory! More memory=more blogging b/c seriously.. blogging on this computer (my macbook) and getting in to my reader takes so.freaking.long b/c I'm almost out of memory. That spinny rainbow thing and I are at war right now.

Random #4
I'm kinda obsessed with my new iPad. It comes everywhere with me. Any apps you'd recommend to the newbie?

Random #5
Please go check out my friend Jenny's little boy in his Christmas program on her blog. The photo she captured is kinda the cutest thing ever. For real.

I plan on spending lots of quality time with my recovered pup this weekend. :) I hope you all have a good one!

Recapping!

Hiya friends! Happy 2012! (Whoa, right) I hope you had a great New Year! :)

Thought I'd share some pics from the past weekish...

Last week, went to sushi with Alove while she was in town from LA!

And then we made Eric dive through our pose. It's what we do. We'll be 65 years old making people dive through..haha... :)

 We also made Sarah's baby belly dive through... She was enthused... ;)

 On Thursday, we headed down to Dallas to the Armed Forces Bowl to watch TU! We made it to the big D in time to get a group together and enjoy some margs and company at Chuys! I'd never been and I'm pretty sure I ate my weight in enchiladas. Holy yummy. And did you know Tulsa is getting one?! I didn't either! Bring on the Chuys!

Eric, his Uncle Jim, me, Carrie, Chris

Since it was the Armed Forces Bowl, they had helicopters. So we had to get in them. And take photos. Duh.

We didn't win, but we had a blast anyway. :) And the weather was freaking fantastic...ended up changing into short sleeves before the first quarter was over!

For NYE, Eric and I grabbed dinner with some great friends, Jillian and Will, at one of our local Italian favs, Dalessandro's! From there, we headed to the new restaurant-bar downtown, Edward Delk's, to cheers the start of a New Year! It was low key and perfect. :) If you haven't had the chance to check out Delk's yet, I highly recommend!

I made him wear the crown for this photo... haha... 

Happy New Year, friends!

I'm watching The Bachelor tonight with undetermined intentions to watch the rest of the season... I still can't decide if I like him..haha...

In 2012, I resolve to...

Every year, I do a big, well-thought-out post about whether I met my resolutions from the previous year and my resolutions for the coming year. Welp, this year, I just plain don't feel like boring either you or myself with any of that. That said, I think resolutions are fantastic. They're goals. And this A-type-lawyer-blogger sitting here loves goals. But, I just kinda thought about the past year's ups and downs and what I want for myself in 2012. I compiled a sort of list instead of my typical resolutions...and decided these should just be my resolutions. :) So... without further adieu, my resolutions for 2012...

Blog more

Sleep more

Work out more

Relax more

Smell the roses more

Take more vacation time

Save more

Listen more

Read more

Love more 

Volunteer more

Experience more

Accessorize more

Question more 

Travel more 

DIY more

Dream more

Pray more 

Take more risks

Take more photos

Hug more

Cook more

Cheers more

Laugh more

Dance more

Reflect more 

Learn more

Happy New Year!

Via weheartit.com 

In 2011...

Okay, so I meant for this to have like 6 photos. But then I kept seeing ones from the year and thinking "well, I HAVE to include that one!" I can't be trusted with pictures..

2011 was one of those "Who am I? Wait, who are you? Wait, who are WE? Wait... what am I talking about?" kind of years.. haha.. It was a very good year, but I think I was kinda wrapped up in the "ohemgee I'm turning 30" thing for some of the year so that impacted some thinkingness (I make up words. I can; it's my blog). 2011 was a great year and a year to be thankful for in many, many regards. I'll shutup and get to the photos now... ;) 

In 2011...

Oklahoma got some INTENSE weather! 

Record snowfall in February. And yes, this is a self timed photo. It is what it is. 

Crazy hail storm in spring

Even almost took cover in the super-creepy basement from tornados this year!

Also had the hottest summer ever recorded in Oklahoma. 

It makes me sweat a little just thinking about it. 

Okay, what else? 2011 was a big hair year.. okay not "big hair" but hair changes..haha..

I got bangs (above). I know.. you're thinking "she's seriously blogging about bangs?" But, getting the bangs led to me to realize they were a stupid move b/c I really wanted to just go dark. So the next week, I did! (And then I had some stupid bangs I hated for AWHILE). (And I also wore glowstick sunglasses, but that's for another blog story sometime).  2011 lesson: When in doubt, don't get bangs. 

And then I went blonde again, got bored again, and cut off my hair early fall...haha.. 

2011 was a year of CELEBRATIONS! 

In March, Gracie dog celebrated her 4th birthday! (She looks so thrilled)

I really just wanted a reason to post this photo again. 

And in July, I celebrated my 30th birthday!

 And had the best birthday I've ever had thanks to this guy. :) 

(awww) :)

Eric turned 29 this year, so he can still check the "in my 20s" box for another year. Whatever. ;) 

And my mom turned the big six-oh this year! 

Celebrated lots of showers, bachelorette parties, weddings and babies in 2011, too! (Didn't blog them all b/c the photos would have been more overwhelming than they already are in this post..haha).

Mary tied the knot in April! 

Cohosted a shower in Tulsa for Alove! 

Laura's bachelorette in Dallas!

(Which is where I learned about planking)

Traveled to LA to see Alove tie the knot in August! 

 And got to see many friends' adorable kiddos celebrate birthdays! 

Cooper's first birthday! Don't you wish you were half this cute trying to shovel cake in your mouth shirtless? :) 

AND a last- but definitely not least-note of celebration: In 2011, Eric got sworn in to be a CPA! A little over 12 months of studying almost every night and taking series of tests paid off early this year! :) 

Did a little volunteering in 2011...

Rebuilding Together Tulsa

Alums + students got together to give back 

And did a little traveling in 2011, too. :) 

Girls trip 2011!

LA, San Francisco, Sonoma, and Sausalito in August :)

So there you have it...A little recount of just some of the happenings over the past year in photos. :) I hope 2011 was good to you and I hope 2012 is even better! Cheers, friends!