& this is what She said

January photo-a-day challenge: (The End) 22-31

2012-02-02T07:58:00.006-07:00

Day 22: Your shoes

Day 23: Something Old (Was Natt's grandmother who recently passed. I love it)

Day 24: Guilty Pleasure (it was, I am stopping drinking soda, on day 4!)

Day 25: Something you made

Day 26 and 27: Color and Lunch ( I know this is cheating, but I didn't get lunch that day, and this is my lunch from previous day!)

Day 28: Light

Day 29: In your fridge

Day 30: Nature (didn't take a picture)

Day 31: You again. (Me and a friend)

Well, I didn't take a picture on day 30 and cheated with another two days (used same pic twice and one pic was an old pic)... However, I did good for the most part and am proud I stuck with it.

Did you do the challenge?

100 things to be happy about - Part 6

2012-02-01T08:00:00.000-07:00

25. Blankets

26. Candles

27. Having a nice camera

28. Coffee

29. Forehead kisses

30. Disney movies

Tell me a secret Tuesday ~ 50th round

2012-01-31T08:00:00.000-07:00

* Thank you all for posting your secrets and allowing us to get to the 50th round. I wish so badly that I knew who some of you were, so I can respond to your comments. Just know that I read them and I care.

Welcome, to the 50th round of:

{idea brought to you by Life In Quotations via POST SECRETS.}

This is a chance to anonymously share some secrets you've been keeping to yourself. They can be small secrets, big secrets, scary secrets, juicy secrets, depressing secrets...There's no judging, anything and everything is valid.

In case your new around here, or just simply forgot the rules here's how it works:

1) This is open to anyone who wants to participate, from regular follower to casual visitor.

2) Post a secret anonymously, no names please.

3) I don't plan to censor content or language. However I do reserve the right to remove anything which appears to be posted with the sole intent of offending.

4) I am doing this because I know we all have secrets to hide, we all need someone to listen, and we all need to know that someone is going through something simular.

5) and remember... one of these secrets, will be mine.

So leave your secret below... for everyone knows, we all have one.

If you looked...

2012-01-30T08:00:00.000-07:00

If you looked into my home, you would see laundry that's been washed but not folded.
You would see a bookshelf full of movies, and an even bigger one full of books.
You would see a fireplace in which the boyfriend builds warm, comfortable fires.
You may be able to feel the presence of laughter that bellows out because the boyfriend is just that funny.
You'd see my new and beautiful fish, Milo.

If you looked into my work office, you'd see a car seat.
A filing cabinet with more files than one would even hope to see.
Stacks of paperwork to sort, sign and file.
You would see a very organized but over scheduled planner.
You would see and understand a glimpse of the heartbreak I deal with day to day.

If you looked into my work email, you would see emails from Case Managers with information, documents that have been approved to be sent out, information regarding benefits and much much more.
If you looked into my personal email, you would see sweet blogger comments, friendly catching up moments and love from the family.

If you looked into my phone, you would find pictures of random stuff.
You would see that the conversation between the boyfriend and I goes on forever to the very date I got the phone (so happy Iphone saves them all), you may blush at the things we say to each other, I may blush from you reading them.
You would see multiple phone calls, more than the average person.
You would hear voicemails from all my clients, for their very different needs, I try so hard to fulfill.

If you looked into my head, you would wonder why I make things so complicated.
You would wonder if it was healthy for my well being to be so involved and internalize so much from my job.
You would ask yourself why I am able to give advice to my clients, but I don't often take my own.
You'd get a glimpse at just how much I stress over things that cannot be controlled.

If you looked into my heart, you would see how very much I love him,
how much I ache for my family I haven't seen in a while.
You would see that my heart longs for the friendships I had in the valley, here in Flagstaff.
You would know that even though my job is heartbreaking and I internalize too much, I am so happy to be helping these people and children and making a difference.

I found this cute little number over at The Shine Project. I don't think she meant it to be one of those fill in the blanks, but it was too cute not to post.

Movie Review: The Grey

2012-01-29T17:37:00.003-07:00

"Once more into the fray... Into the last good fight I'll ever know... Live or die on this day... Live or die on this day..."

This movie, may just be one of the best movies, I have seen in a LONG time. It was unpredictable, it didn't have that happy ever after ending, it was REAL. I don't want to give away too much, but you should go watch it. It's graphic and not a girly girl movie, but its a great one.

Tough Mudder

2012-01-27T08:00:00.002-07:00

As many of you know the weekend of January 15th, my amazing and very tough boyfriend did Tough Mudder. For those of you who are unaware of tough mudder, go here and educate yourself.... Those of you who are too lazy here is what its about:

"Tough Mudder events are hardcore 12 mile obstacle courses designed by British Special Forces to test your all around strength, stamina, mental grit, and camaraderie."

They have great video on their website of the events that happen. Since its 12 miles, the spectators obviously cannot catch all the 29 challenges the contestants go through. I am beyond surprised at how many of Natt the different challenges (about 6-7) that I caught! I basically had to run 1-3 miles in order to take them and I was surely sweaty and out of breath, but it was SO worth it to see him in action. Here is 2 videos of some of the many many photo's I took of him that day.

Natt finished in 1 hour and 45 minutes, which is FAST for 12 miles and 29 obstacles, not to mention his camaraderie. Natt helped just about every person that was in front or behind him when they needed help climbing the walls or carrying the log, etc... Obstacles like Arctic enema (where they jump in an ice filled container) and Electric Therapy (where they are hit by 10,000 volts), Berlin Wall (a 12 foot wall they have to climb), Boa Constructer (where they slither through tunnels full of mud) and much much more. He is so brave, so amazing. HE IS TOUGH MUDDER!

(If you only watch one, watch Part 2, since its more of the action!)

Part 1:

Part 2:

Firm Friday: Week 4

2012-01-27T07:00:00.001-07:00

Things have been going pretty well. I skipped the gym once this week and indulged on some TV time and couch, but I did feel guilty, and that is what its about right? No, not feeling guilty but my mind and body recognizing I should be working out. I returned and did an hour of Zumba (wednesday night) which was great. Just what I needed.

My water consumption has increased, which to be honest, I drink so much already.

I am eating less sugar.

Soda is still happening, but it is diet, which is a tiny bit better... (less calories)

How are you all doing??

Movie Review: Contraband

2012-01-26T08:00:00.000-07:00

"What would you hide to protect your family?"

The boy and I went and saw Contraband this past weekend. I thought the movie was excellent. I think Mark Wahlberg is a total hottie and I think he played his character well. For those unsure of what this movie is about here is the synopsis:

Mark Wahlberg leads the cast of Contraband, a fast-paced thriller about a man trying to stay out of a world he worked so hard to leave behind and the family he’ll do anything to protect. Set in New Orleans, the film explores the cutthroat underground world of international smuggling — full of desperate criminals and corrupt officials, high-stakes and big payoffs — where loyalty rarely exists and death is one wrong turn away. Chris Farraday (Wahlberg) long ago abandoned his life of crime, but after his brother-in-law, Andy (Caleb Landry Jones), botches a drug deal for his ruthless boss, Tim Briggs (Giovanni Ribisi), Chris is forced back into doing what he does best — running contraband — to settle Andy’s debt. Chris is a legendary smuggler and quickly assembles a crew with the help of his best friend, Sebastian (Ben Foster), for one final run to Panama and back, hoping to return with millions in counterfeit bills. Things quickly fall apart and with only hours to reach the cash, Chris must use his rusty skills to successfully navigate a treacherous criminal network of brutal drug lords, cops and hit men before his wife, Kate (Kate Beckinsale), and sons become their target.

It's a go and see movie!

Have you seen it? Do you want too? What's your thoughts?

10 things I believe in...

2012-01-25T08:00:00.000-07:00

10. In being kind to others

9. That painting your nails can make your day better

8. In skinny jeans and high heels

7. In life altering books

6. In music made for the soul

5. In donating and helping those around you

4. In true friendships

3. In Jesus Christ

2. In everlasting love

1. In myself

What do you believe in?

Tell me a secret Tuesday ~ 49th round

2012-01-24T08:00:00.000-07:00

Welcome, to the 49th round of:

{idea brought to you by Life In Quotations via POST SECRETS.}

This is a chance to anonymously share some secrets you've been keeping to yourself. They can be small secrets, big secrets, scary secrets, juicy secrets, depressing secrets...There's no judging, anything and everything is valid.

In case your new around here, or just simply forgot the rules here's how it works:

1) This is open to anyone who wants to participate, from regular follower to casual visitor.

2) Post a secret anonymously, no names please.

3) I don't plan to censor content or language. However I do reserve the right to remove anything which appears to be posted with the sole intent of offending.

4) I am doing this because I know we all have secrets to hide, we all need someone to listen, and we all need to know that someone is going through something simular.

5) and remember... one of these secrets, will be mine.

So leave your secret below... for everyone knows, we all have one.

Secrets from Post Secret

I am blank... because....

2012-01-23T08:00:00.001-07:00

I’m weird because…

I am not too fond of showers. Bath's are better.
I have a purse addiction.
I do a happy dance when I get a package in the mail.
I use coupons (I don't believe this makes me weird, but many might)

I’m a bad friend because…

I sometimes prefer to stay at home with the boyfriend.
I am very busy with work which makes play dates hard.
I am probably too honest.

I’m a good friend because…

I value my friendships
I am always there to listen to you.
I will keep your secrets safe.
I'm not afraid to have fun even if it means making a fool of ourselves.
I always say what I’m thinking.

I’m sad because…

I wish all my family lived closer.
I sometimes let little things get in the way of the big picture.
I stress over things I shouldn't.
I need to be better at letting things go.
Weekends go too fast.

I’m happy because…

I have an amazing boyfriend who I know truly loves me.
I scored some amazing deals this weekend on clothing.
I have a job in my field.
I am breathing.
I have a roof over my head.

I’m excited for…

All that is to come.
TV show's that have re-started.
Movies that are going to come out.
The month of love.

Best of Instagram

2012-01-22T11:52:00.003-07:00

I really didn't take many photo's this week, however here are some...

Link up with me over here

January photo-a-day challenge: Day 19, 20, and 21

2012-01-22T10:16:00.003-07:00

I tend to be late posting these on my blog, however if you follow my twitter or instagram (rashamarie) then you know that I am posting them on time!

Photo Challenge:

Day 19: Sweet (my boss brought them in for breakfast, such a treat!)

Day 20: Someone you love (I love so many people, but he is high on that list)

Day 21: Reflection (in the car mirror)

Fit Friday: Week Three

2012-01-20T08:00:00.000-07:00

I missed last week, sorry about that, life is busy busy for me with all my new cases, etc.

I am doing well with my goals for the most part:

*Increasing water consumption
*Decreasing soda (I am having less, but I have also switched to diet, I know its not better, but it does have less calories)
*I am attending Zumba when my schedule allows and also been hitting the gym when its not allowing.

I figured I would kinda share my routine. It changes often, but here is what I mostly do:

Zumba for an hour and/or

15 minutes on the Bike (to warm up)
15 minutes on the Elliptical
3 sets of 10 leg presses at 70lbs each
3 sets of 15 side ab work out with 50lbs
10-15 arm presses on various machines usually 50lb weight
3 sets of 15 normal crunches with 50lbs
10-15 minute on the treadmill

This usually takes me about an hour and a half to two hours. Sometimes I do more in between the work out, more repetitions, different things. It's good to not get so much into a cycle and challenge your body with different things!

I promise to get my measurements up, I just haven't had the time.

How's your work out for health coming??

100 things to be happy about - Part 5

2012-01-19T08:00:00.002-07:00

20. TV shows

21. Having a job (even better if in your career field)

22. Books

23. Running water

24. Date nights

January photo-a-day challenge: Day 17- Water and Day 18- Something you bought

2012-01-18T08:00:00.000-07:00

Photo Challenge:

Day 17: Water (I try to drink a lot of water, and I am addicted to tumblers)

Day 18: Something you bought. (I have a pen addiction and these are my fav)

Tell me a secret Tuesday ~ 48th round

2012-01-16T21:47:00.001-07:00

Welcome, to the 48th round of:

{idea brought to you by Life In Quotations via POST SECRETS.}

This is a chance to anonymously share some secrets you've been keeping to yourself. They can be small secrets, big secrets, scary secrets, juicy secrets, depressing secrets...There's no judging, anything and everything is valid.

In case your new around here, or just simply forgot the rules here's how it works:

1) This is open to anyone who wants to participate, from regular follower to casual visitor.

2) Post a secret anonymously, no names please.

3) I don't plan to censor content or language. However I do reserve the right to remove anything which appears to be posted with the sole intent of offending.

4) I am doing this because I know we all have secrets to hide, we all need someone to listen, and we all need to know that someone is going through something simular.

5) and remember... one of these secrets, will be mine.

So leave your secret below... for everyone knows, we all have one.

January photo-a-day challenge: Day 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16

2012-01-16T12:56:00.008-07:00

Sorry about these being late... I had a super long week/weekend that was very eventful and kept me off the computer.

Photo Challenge:

Day 12: Close up

Day 13: In your bag

Day 14: Something you're reading (love this series- read it at least 10 times)

Day 15: Happiness (boyfriend after tough mudder)

Day 16: Morning (woke up to snow)

I hope you had a wonderful weekend. I will have the boyfriends wonderful pics up from tough mudder soon!!!

100 things to be happy about - Part 4

2012-01-12T09:27:00.005-07:00

15.

16. Breathing

17. A child's laughter

18. Education (have to represent where I went)

19. Technology

January photo-a-day challenge: Day 10- Childhood & Day 11 - Where you sleep

2012-01-12T09:18:00.002-07:00

* Sorry I am late posting these on the blog. Long day yesterday. However, there were on instagram, that counts right? Todays will be up later *

Photo Challenge:

Day 10: Childhood. I loved my bouncer almost as much as popsicles.

Day 11: Where you sleep.

Tell me a secret Tuesday ~ 47th round

2012-01-10T08:00:00.000-07:00

Welcome, to the 47th round of:

{idea brought to you by Life In Quotations via POST SECRETS.}

This is a chance to anonymously share some secrets you've been keeping to yourself. They can be small secrets, big secrets, scary secrets, juicy secrets, depressing secrets...There's no judging, anything and everything is valid.

In case your new around here, or just simply forgot the rules here's how it works:

1) This is open to anyone who wants to participate, from regular follower to casual visitor.

2) Post a secret anonymously, no names please.

3) I don't plan to censor content or language. However I do reserve the right to remove anything which appears to be posted with the sole intent of offending.

4) I am doing this because I know we all have secrets to hide, we all need someone to listen, and we all need to know that someone is going through something simular.

5) and remember... one of these secrets, will be mine.

So leave your secret below... for everyone knows, we all have one.

January photo-a-day challenge: Day 9- Daily Routine

2012-01-09T21:36:00.002-07:00

Photo Challenge:

Day 9- Daily Routine

Here is my TODAY. My daily routine differs, at least when and what I do for work. I guess I could of done a make up, brush teeth, get dressed, etc one, but who has time for that?

P.s. Meet, Milo, he is my new fish. He was anxiously awaiting his tank to finish cycling. Now its finished and he is in it and loving life.

Movie Review: We bought a zoo

2012-01-09T08:00:00.001-07:00

"You know, sometimes all you need is twenty seconds of insane courage.
Just literally twenty seconds of embarrassing bravery.
And I promise you, something great will come of it."

This movie was fantastic. I loved everything about it. Matt Damon played an amazing father and I was in love with the little girl who played his daughter. This movie, was emotional, but also had it's hilarious parts. I suggest going to see it, cute family movie!

January photo-a-day challenge: Day 8: Your Sky

2012-01-08T17:12:00.000-07:00

Photo Challenge:

Day 8: Your Sky

January photo-a-day challenge: Day 7- Favorite

2012-01-07T20:19:00.001-07:00

Photo Challenge:

Day 7: Favorite

Love me some ice cream!

January photo-a-day challenge: Day 6- Makes you smile

2012-01-06T10:16:00.004-07:00

Photo Challenge:

Boyfriends a baby whisper-er

He makes me smile, oh so much. I am so in love with him and so entirely happy he is home from his 4 days away.

Fit Friday: Week one

2012-01-06T09:59:00.002-07:00

It's no secret, the love I have for Kristen from First Name Smith. She is one of the bloggers, I first started reading when I started my blog, with her down to earth, realness and sassy post about gross Miley Cyrus and yummy Ryan Reynolds, she quickly became a favorite. Kristen recently had the most adorable little boy, Smith, and now she is wanting to get back into shape (she looks amazing, but you know how that goes with wanting something!)

I have decided to play along:

I don't have measurements or pictures right now, but I promise to put them up next round (at least the measurements).

My goals are:

* Attend Zumba classes (I was going 5 days a week and LOVED it) but with working more hours now, I have been missing it, but I vow to make it as much as I can.
* Work out at the gym when I do miss Zumba (so that I am still getting all the days of working out)
* Increase drinking water
* Less soda (lets face it, if I quit the pounds will drop, this is my biggest problem)

I will be back with more stuff next time. Link up with Kristen and lets get our booties in shape!

Free Sponsorship

2012-01-05T21:59:00.004-07:00

I never really wanted to do sponsorship, granted it is an amazing way to make money for your blog and to support and get your word of your blog out by using that money for sponsorship's on other blogs, I always thought that if a week goes by and I don't blog, which let's face it, happens. That I would feel horribly wrong, why? Because those people who are paying for their button to be up on my page aren't being seen. Sure, their button is still there, but if you're not posting your blog isn't generating as much revenue, which means less chance of being noticed and I just don't have time for that sort of worry... HOWEVER, I have seen some amazing ladies swapping blog buttons for sponsorship and giving away FREE spaces in order to help promote bloggers. I am ALL in for supporting and promoting my fellow bloggers.

If you would be interested in swapping a button with me, email me at andthisiswhatshesaid(at)gmail(dot)com and let me know! All I ask is that your button is 200X200 or less!

January photo-a-day challenge: Day 5- Something you wore

2012-01-05T20:03:00.005-07:00

Photo Challenge:

Day 5: Something you wore

I absolutely love my Toms, not only because they are super comfy, which btw, they SO are, but also what they stand for. I have them in black and white also. I really want red ones!

January photo-a-day challenge: Day 4 - Letterbox

2012-01-04T17:50:00.003-07:00

Photo Challenge:

Day 4: Letterbox

My letterbox at work. Not very exciting, I empty it constantly, so there is usually nothing there.

January photo-a-day challenge: Day 3- Something you adore

2012-01-04T09:09:00.004-07:00

* I made this all yesterday, however I had a very long day and wasn't able to post till today. Day 4 will be up later today.

Photo Challenge:

Day 3: Something you adore

I adore my nieces and nephews and love them with my whole heart. It was extremely hard to fit them all in this collage. 10 of them!

100 things to be happy about - Part 3

2012-01-04T08:00:00.000-07:00

11. Soda

12. Knowing you've made a difference.

13. Sunshine.

14. Life

15. The start of a new year.

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Tell me a secret Tuesday ~ 46th round

2012-01-03T09:00:00.000-07:00

Welcome, to the 46th round of:

{idea brought to you by Life In Quotations via POST SECRETS.}

This is a chance to anonymously share some secrets you've been keeping to yourself. They can be small secrets, big secrets, scary secrets, juicy secrets, depressing secrets...There's no judging, anything and everything is valid.

In case your new around here, or just simply forgot the rules here's how it works:

1) This is open to anyone who wants to participate, from regular follower to casual visitor.

2) Post a secret anonymously, no names please.

3) I don't plan to censor content or language. However I do reserve the right to remove anything which appears to be posted with the sole intent of offending.

4) I am doing this because I know we all have secrets to hide, we all need someone to listen, and we all need to know that someone is going through something simular.

5) and remember... one of these secrets, will be mine.

So leave your secret below... for everyone knows, we all have one.

* Pictures off the Post Secrets site.

January photo-a-day challenge: Day 2- Breakfast

2012-01-02T17:45:00.003-07:00

Photo Challenge:

Day 2- Breakfast:

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Happy first Monday of 2012 + pictures

2012-01-02T08:00:00.000-07:00

We had a very low key new years celebrated with our good friends, playing games, being safe and remembering the meaning of life. I am so happy that I have such amazing people in my life. I feel that 2011 was a great year, and many things like graduating college, moving to a new place and much much more can never be topped, but 2012 will bring Natt's graduation, our 4 years of being together and I know there is more in store and I just cannot wait for them all to happen. I wish you and happy new year and I hope that whatever you are wanting, wishing or praying for to happen, happens in 2012.

January photo-a-day challenge: Day 1 - YOU

2012-01-01T21:35:00.007-07:00

For Christmas, my lovely oldest sister and her husband gave me this wonderful fancy schmancy camera. I have been dying for one and I am just so over the moon excited about it. (now to learn how to use it!)

So what better way to try out my new camera and practice taking photo's than a photo challenge??

In addition (and some days in replace of) I will be posting photo's I take on my new camera in hopes that as the month passes, they start getting better! Please remember, I am new to this and if you have any lovely tips you want to leave, please do!

Here is the photo challenge:

Day 1: YOU

* I wanted to show her beauty too! :) *

If you are participating in this, let me know so I can check out your photo's as well!

Happy New Year

2012-01-01T07:00:00.001-07:00

If it didn’t Bring you Joy,
Just Leave it Behind.

Let’s Ring in the New Year
With Good Things in Mind.

Let Every Bad Memory Go
That Brought Heartache and Pain.

And let’s Turn a New Leaf
With the Smell of New Rain.

Let’s Forget Past Mistakes
Making Amends for This Year.

Sending You These Greetings
To Bring you Hope and Cheer

Happy New Year!

2011 memories recap

2011-12-31T17:17:00.004-07:00

January: school, school and more school. Survival tips for the new year Natt's grandma passed away.

February: devastating news of Japan. Celebrated our 3rd valentines together.

March: Became an aunt for the 10th time, Celebrated my sister's birthday. Attended a blogger meet up in Phoenix and met some amazing women, here and here.

April: Turned 22, Celebrated boyfriends birthday

May: GRADUATED COLLEGE! and celebrated big. Reintroduced tell me a secret Tuesdays.

June: Started "Whats in a name" series. 3rd Blog birthday

July: Celebrated 4th of July Crazy dust storm in Tempe. Moved to Flagstaff. Started my first career in my field!!

August: Bought Monday Manic Post it's back

September: Celebrated my wonderful mama's birthday,

October: October goals Volunteered First snow. Celebrated my father Was deathly sick on Halloween.

November: Breaking Dawn Went home and celebrate Thanksgiving with family.

December: Celebrated Christmas with my eldest sister's family. Had a few tea parties with my adorable niece. Got my first "real" camera (thank you brother in law!) Boyfriend finished his first semester back to school with amazing grades. (good job babe!)

I know there is soo much more that happened, but this is mostly what I blogged about. I hope that you all had a wonderful year and here is to much much more blogging from andthisiswhatshesaid!

2010 recap can be found here

Happy New Years!!!

Forgive me & some quotes

2011-12-30T08:02:00.003-07:00

Along with the amazing things I got for Christmas, which are seriously amazing, I also got a cold (which is fading finally, yay!) and a lot more work at my job, so I will return soon with my re-cap of 2011 on the blog and wishes for a Happy New Year....

So until then,

An optimist stays up until midnight to see the New Year in.
A pessimist stays up to make sure the Old Year leaves. - Bill Vaughan

For eleven months and maybe about twenty days each year, we concentrate upon the shortcomings of others, but for a few days at the turn of New Year we look at our own. It is a good habit. - Arthur H. Sulzberger

Cheers to New Year and another chance for us to get it right. -Oprah Winfrey

Movie Review: Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol

2011-12-28T10:25:00.005-07:00

The boy and I watched Mission Impossible, Monday night after returning home. I really haven't seen any of them, maybe bits and pieces, but I thought it was a good action flick. I think they did a good job with the movie overall. It had its funny moments, its intense moments, and the love/sad moments. The boy really liked it so if your man is into it (or you are) go see it!

A Christmas Survey and winner announced

2011-12-23T07:00:00.000-07:00

1. Wrapping paper or gift bags? I use both, but I like wrapping paper with bows and ribbon.

2. Real tree or Artificial? I prefer real.

3. When do you put up the tree? Not too long after Thanksgiving.

4. When do you take the tree down? Whenever we find the time? Or it's dead.

5. Do you like eggnog? LOVE it.

6. Favorite gift received as a child? My 6th Christmas, I got a 3 in one crib set for baby dolls. It had the shelf part where you store fake food, the crib and if you lifted the crib there was a bath tub. It was amazing and it was the last gift before my father passed away.

7. Do you have a nativity scene? No, but I would like one.

8. Hardest person to buy for? Not sure...

9. Easiest person to buy for? Natt, he likes anything and everything.

10. Mail or email Christmas cards? Mail, though not this year.

11. Worst Christmas gift you ever received? Hmmm... I can't think of one right now.

12. Favorite Christmas Movie? How the Grinch stole Christmas.

13. When do you start shopping for Christmas? Usually sometime in December.

14. Ever recycled a Christmas present? No.

15. Favorite thing to eat at Christmas? Uh, hello the desert.

16. Clear lights or colored on the tree? Colored.

17. Favorite Christmas song? Last Christmas or Silent Night or the Little Drummer boy... I have too many!

18. Travel at Christmas or stay home? We usually travel home.

19. Can you name all of Santa's reindeer? Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, and Blitzen and Rudolf!

20. Angel on the tree top or a star? Angel

21. Open the presents Christmas Eve or morning? I usually open one Christmas eve and the rest in the morning... at least when I was younger.

22. Most annoying thing about this time of year? The grouchiness of people.

23. Favorite ornament, theme, or color? I like ornaments with meaning.

24. What do you want for Christmas this year? Just great family time with those I love.

Giveaway Winner: Rebecca from Beautie and the Belle wins! Rebecca please email me (andthisiswhatshesaid(at)gmail(dot)com so I can send the code for your scrapbook software!

Quotes

2011-12-22T09:47:00.004-07:00

“Life is full of beauty. Notice it. Notice the bumble bee, the small child, and the smiling faces. Smell the rain, and feel the wind. Live your life to the fullest potential, and fight for your dreams.”

“To love is to risk not being loved in return. To hope is to risk pain. To try is to risk failure, but risk must be taken because the greatest hazard in life is to risk nothing.”

“This is my wish for you: Comfort on difficult days, smiles when sadness intrudes, rainbows to follow the clouds, laughter to kiss your lips, sunsets to warm your heart, hugs when spirits sag, beauty for your eyes to see, friendships to brighten your being, faith so that you can believe, confidence for when you doubt, courage to know yourself, patience to accept the truth, Love to complete your life.”

“Never waste a minute of your precious life by squandering it thinking about people you don't like”

*Images from we heart it*

Winner for the scrapbook giveaway will be announced soon!

100 things to be happy about: Part 2

2011-12-21T08:00:00.000-07:00

6. Painting my nails

7. Kisses

8. Friendship

9. Fireplaces

10. Winter/Snow

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Tell me a secret Tuesday ~ 45th round

2011-12-20T08:00:00.000-07:00

Welcome, to the 45th round of:

{idea brought to you by Life In Quotations via POST SECRETS.}

This is a chance to anonymously share some secrets you've been keeping to yourself. They can be small secrets, big secrets, scary secrets, juicy secrets, depressing secrets...There's no judging, anything and everything is valid.

In case your new around here, or just simply forgot the rules here's how it works:

1) This is open to anyone who wants to participate, from regular follower to casual visitor.

2) Post a secret anonymously, no names please.

3) I don't plan to censor content or language. However I do reserve the right to remove anything which appears to be posted with the sole intent of offending.

4) I am doing this because I know we all have secrets to hide, we all need someone to listen, and we all need to know that someone is going through something simular.

5) and remember... one of these secrets, will be mine.

So leave your secret below... for everyone knows, we all have one.

* Pictures off the Post Secrets site.

Moving Rating: Sherlock Holmes 2

2011-12-19T08:00:00.000-07:00

First off, I loved the first Sherlock Holmes and the second one? Did not disappoint. I love the suspense, I love the breakdown of how he figures things out. I had doubts about the second one not being as good or as witty as the first, but it was just as much good and full of wit! I will say it's a little on the slower pace than the first but it lacks nothing... and can I just say how hot Robert Downey Jr STILL is?? Jude Law isn't hard on the eyes either!

My Memories Scrapbooking Giveaway! (End 12/22)

2011-12-17T12:16:00.004-07:00

I've always been into scrapbooking, I love taking pictures, because one day I know I will love to look back at them, I love putting them in scrapbooks so they stay safe, I also love creating them online digitally since its often cheaper than buying actual scrapbooking stuff, so when MyMemories suite contact me to review their product for FREE and host a giveaway if I liked it, I jumped at the opportunity.

So I downloaded the MyMemories Suite digital scrapbooking software (with my FREE promo code), opened it up and started playing... I loved it, here are some things I have created...

The MyMemories Suite has 31 album templates to get you started. That's 31 themes you can create entire albums with. For creating your own pages from scratch there are many background papers and photo layout templates to choose from, and you can place things however you want. (Convenient!) Embellishments include brads, buttons, ribbons, flourishes,text, word art, shapes, and you can even add video, music and other media for sharing with family and friends online. Oh, and you can also make cards and calendars, how amazing is that?!

Now, not only do I get to host a giveaway for a free download of this digital scrapbooking software, but I also get to offer a coupon code good for both $10 off the price of the software AND $10 to spend in the MyMemories store.

And the coupon code is..... STMMMS9200

Use it, share it, enjoy it!

Now for the giveaway details:

Mandatory entry (must do to be entered in this contest) - Must follow and this is what she said blog (list your name and email)

Mandatory entry (must do to be entered in this contest) - Go to the MyMemories site and choose something you like and come tell me what it is!

1 extra entry - follow their twitter

1 extra entry - follow their facebook

1 extra entry - follow their blog

This contest will start now and will end: Thursday the 22nd of December.

I will randomly choose a winner from random.org. I will announce the winner and email the winner.

PLEASE feel free to share, share, share this post AND the coupon code all you want!

Disclaimer: I was give a promo code to download this software for free for the purpose of writing a review and a giveaway. As always 100% of the comments and opinions are my own.

Tell me a secret Tuesday ~ 44th round

2011-12-13T09:41:00.000-07:00

Welcome, to the 44th round of:

{idea brought to you by Life In Quotations via POST SECRETS.}

This is a chance to anonymously share some secrets you've been keeping to yourself. They can be small secrets, big secrets, scary secrets, juicy secrets, depressing secrets...There's no judging, anything and everything is valid.

In case your new around here, or just simply forgot the rules here's how it works:

1) This is open to anyone who wants to participate, from regular follower to casual visitor.

2) Post a secret anonymously, no names please.

3) I don't plan to censor content or language. However I do reserve the right to remove anything which appears to be posted with the sole intent of offending.

4) I am doing this because I know we all have secrets to hide, we all need someone to listen, and we all need to know that someone is going through something simular.

5) and remember... one of these secrets, will be mine.

So leave your secret below... for everyone knows, we all have one.

DIY: "Christmas" tree's

2011-12-12T09:50:00.001-07:00

I needed a little more to add to my mantel piece and while I was at Micheal's getting some other supplies I found these Christmas ball/tree looking things on sale for .69 so I decided I would buy them and they would come in handy for something. Well, the boyfriend suggested sticking them into foam so they could stand like miniature tree's. He's brilliant!

Supplies:
* Double Sided tape
* Ribbon
* Some sort of foam block (I used a 42oz soda cup in which I just cut the bottom off)
* Weird Christmas ball/tree

Step 1:
Take the Christmas tree and spread it out to your liking.

Step 2:
Take your foam and wrap as close to the bottom as you can with double sided tape

Step 3:
Cut your ribbon to the size of the foam and wrap it around onto of the double sided tape.

Step 4:
Place the Christmas tree in the top.

and there you have it... a cute easy fast Christmas craft!

Movie Rating: Jack and Jill

2011-12-10T16:52:00.005-07:00

The boy and I went went to watch "Jack and Jill" last night. It was a pretty funny movie. Adam Sandler is hardly disappointing. I was shocked by the amount of celebrities that are in the movie, ones like Bruce Jenner and David Spade... My rating of the movie isn't that high because it was one of those movies I could of waited to see till it came out on DVD, however don't get me wrong it did generate some laughs!

Have you seen it? Do you want too?

Happiness Quotes

2011-12-08T07:57:00.003-07:00

* I'm in need of a little pick me up, so what better way than to post happiness quotes?

To enjoy good health, to bring true happiness to one's family, to bring peace to all, one must first discipline and control one's own mind. If a man can control his mind he can find the way to Enlightenment, and all wisdom and virtue will naturally come to him. -Buddha

It is very important to generate a good attitude, a good heart, as much as possible. From this, happiness in both the short term and the long term for both yourself and others will come. -Dalai Lama

You will never be happy if you continue to search for what happiness consists of. You will never live if you are looking for the meaning of life. -Albert Camus

Your success and happiness lies in you. Resolve to keep happy, and your joy and you shall form an invincible host against difficulties. -Helen Keller

Moving Rating: Morning Glory

2011-12-07T17:44:00.003-07:00

I just got around to watching this movie online (on Netflix). I saw the preview but I didn't jump for joy over having to see it in the theater, it looked good but wasn't all that impressed, I have to say though I did enjoy it. I see a lot of myself in Becky's character in that we both can't seem to disconnect from work and we both WANT it to happen so much, even though the people around us don't. You know what I am talking about right? Like my clients, I push and push to change their lives and I know that at the end of the day if they don't want to change, they wont... however, I still do it and Becky deals with this in the movie. Morning Glory has a good balance of comedy and heart felt moments. I'd say its worth it to watch online!

Have you seen it? What did you think?

100 things: Part 1

2011-12-07T07:00:00.000-07:00

I try to be a very positive person, like many others I have had a lot of bad, negative things happen in my life and I realize that every so often, I let that negativity slip in and haunts me, and I get in these depressed moods. I hate that feeling, we have entirely so much to be thankful for, so much to be happy for... So I have decided to post 100 things that make me happy (I've seen many bloggers do this, but cannot find one to link back too). It will come in series and you can link up and participate if you want!

(Since Christmas is right around the corner, I thought I would list some Christmas things that make me happy!)

1. Christmas Music

2. Christmas decorations

3. Hot cocoa

4. Giving presents

5. The joy of the Holidays

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Tell me a secret Tuesday ~ 43rd round

2011-12-06T10:32:00.001-07:00

Welcome, to the 43rd round of:

{idea brought to you by Life In Quotations via POST SECRETS.}

This is a chance to anonymously share some secrets you've been keeping to yourself. They can be small secrets, big secrets, scary secrets, juicy secrets, depressing secrets...There's no judging, anything and everything is valid.

In case your new around here, or just simply forgot the rules here's how it works:

1) This is open to anyone who wants to participate, from regular follower to casual visitor.

2) Post a secret anonymously, no names please.

3) I don't plan to censor content or language. However I do reserve the right to remove anything which appears to be posted with the sole intent of offending.

4) I am doing this because I know we all have secrets to hide, we all need someone to listen, and we all need to know that someone is going through something simular.

5) and remember... one of these secrets, will be mine.

So leave your secret below... for everyone knows, we all have one.

Cute glasses & a discount!

2011-12-05T09:53:00.005-07:00

Do you wear prescription glasses?

I do, I have to wear corrective lenses when driving and right now I don't have contacts so sites like GlassesUSA.com with their discounts really help.

I know that I will be ordering some eyeglasses from them soon!

I've always been iffy about buying glasses online since I can't try them on... but they offer a little virtual mirror that you can upload your face too and try on all the frames. It's pretty awesome!

Want to know what I like best though, even more than their wide selection, deals of the week and virtual mirror?

THE PRICES!

They have 110% lowest price guarantee! Also they have a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Why would you ever want to order glasses anywhere else?

I am liking these ones a lot!

They also have Sunglasses too if you don't wear corrective lenses or just need new ones... I am in love with these ones!

They have great brands like: Nike, Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger and much more!

You can stay up-to-date on all GlassesUSA happenings through their Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/glassesusa) and Twitter feed (@GlassesUSA).

If you are in the market for glasses, check out these specials, just in time for the Holiday!

Early Holiday Sale:

Take 20% off any frame in their iSee Eyewear collection and get free shipping within the US. Code: iSee20FS (You can find the collection here: http://www.glassesusa.com/isee-eyewear)

Take 10% off any order of prescription glasses. Code: Blog10

Disclaimer: GlassesUSA.com provided me with a gift certificate in exchange for a review and as always all opinions are 100% my own.

DIY: Glitter Candles

2011-12-05T07:00:00.000-07:00

{Sorry for the lack of Manic Monday - it will resume next week}

I saw this idea on Pinterest and thought with the Holiday around the corner, I would give it a whirl.

P.s. I forgot to take pictures while in the process so you only have the after effect. Sorry!

Supplies:

+ Candle of your choice
+ Double sided tape (it would be really awesome if you had different size tape for different effects on the candle!)
+ Glitter (your choice of color)
+ A pan (or newspaper to catch the glitter)
+ A spoon
+ A paint brush

Step 1:
Wrap the candle with the double sided tape where you want the glitter to be.

Step 2:
Take your spoon and the glitter color of your choice and spoon the glitter over the candle. (I used a spoon so I could better control where the glitter was going)

Step 3:
Use the paint brush to clean off the excess glitter that isn't on the tape (the glitter should fall away, but if not take a wet napkin and wipe around the glitter - it will come right off!)

TA-DA! You have yourself some fancy pants Christmas (or whatever kind) candle!

Tip: Using a dark candle and darker glitter seemed to work out better than the white candle and light blue glitter.

Movie Rating: Arthur Christmas

2011-12-02T21:59:00.003-07:00

The boy and I went to see Arthur Christmas tonight for date night. I had super high hopes that it was going to be full of the Christmas cheer I was looking for and it didn't disappoint. It was an adorable story line and showed the real meaning of Christmas (that everyone matters, and deserves to be noticed). I highly suggest taking your kids or if you are like us, going yourself! And if my review didn't get you running for the door, Huge Laurie, as in House, as in AKA my hottie old man... he plays Steve (the big brother!) You know you wanna see it! Spread some Christmas cheer!

Happy December 1st

2011-12-01T09:58:00.001-07:00

Happy December 1st. I am excited for this weekend, so I can do a whole bunch of Christmas decorating and crafts and yummy baking.

MIA?

2011-11-30T18:14:00.003-07:00

Dear Bloggers,

I am sorry I have been so MIA, don't worry this isn't a ransom note... however my life sometimes feels like it's being stolen from me, however that's an entirely different story. First Vacation time with family, which was lovely, and then back to back 13 hour days caused me to be away, you will forgive me wont you bloggers?

Love Rasha

Here is a Thanksgiving picture (off the phone) of us trying to squeeze the family in... this is only half.

Happy Thanksgiving

2011-11-23T22:58:00.004-07:00

I am so thankful for many things, that I get to wake up and enjoy this beautiful life, that I have warm food in my stomach and clothes on my back. I am very Thankful that I get to spend Thanksgiving with my loved ones.

Happy Thanksgiving from me to you, hope it is wonderful.

Tell me a secret Tuesday ~ 42nd round

2011-11-22T07:00:00.000-07:00

Welcome, to the 42nd round of:

{idea brought to you by Life In Quotations via POST SECRETS.}

This is a chance to anonymously share some secrets you've been keeping to yourself. They can be small secrets, big secrets, scary secrets, juicy secrets, depressing secrets...There's no judging, anything and everything is valid.

In case your new around here, or just simply forgot the rules here's how it works:

1) This is open to anyone who wants to participate, from regular follower to casual visitor.

2) Post a secret anonymously, no names please.

3) I don't plan to censor content or language. However I do reserve the right to remove anything which appears to be posted with the sole intent of offending.

4) I am doing this because I know we all have secrets to hide, we all need someone to listen, and we all need to know that someone is going through something simular.

5) and remember... one of these secrets, will be mine.

So leave your secret below... for everyone knows, we all have one.

this one hurts my heart considering my job....

*pictures taken from the Post Secret site*

Manic Monday Post It's

2011-11-21T07:00:00.000-07:00

What would your note say? How was your weekend??

Movie Rating: Breaking Dawn part 1 (NO spoliers!)

2011-11-18T10:30:00.004-07:00

Let me just say ladies and gents, the movie did NOT disappoint and waiting in line for 5 hours was TOTALLY worth it. Is it even possible that Edward got one hundred thousand times hotter? Because he SO did... and Jacob, ya he was pretty good looking too. I thought Bella looked gorgeous (for the most part) and the sex scenes? Enough to blush! The movie had the perfect amount of sarcasm and everything. There was only one part I didn't like that much and that was when the wolf tribe was talking in their "phase form", but that's basically how its portrayed in the book, but it was a little cheesy in action to watch. I absolutely loved the movie though. Cannot wait for the second half.

Have you seen it? What do you think?? Do you want too?

p.s. If you've yet to see it (what are you waiting for?!) make sure to stick around after the credits for a preview of the second half!!

Breaking Dawn TONIGHT + link up for Breaking Dawn

2011-11-17T07:00:00.000-07:00

Being that it is Breaking Dawn day/night, yes it has it's own name, of course I have to link up with the fabulous Tara from fabulous but evil and share my love and excitement for the movie. Basically all that will be and is on my mind today is Breaking Dawn and 12:01am.

1. Are you going to see Breaking Dawn at the midnight release?

Obviously... I have work bright and early the next morning and my jobs kinda the job you cannot come in with with a Edward hangover, but none-the-less I must and am going.

2. Scene you're most looking forward to in Breaking Dawn?

Do I even have to say?

Ok, Ok, don't freak out I am also excited for them to marry and much much more!

3. Team Edward or Jacob?

Don't get me wrong, Jacob is a friggin hunk... but I am more a vampire girl.

4. Why do you love Twilight?

The twilight series capture basically all the good qualities in a book... romance, comedy, suspense, tragedy and so much more... Honestly, the book is not popular for no good reason, people.

5. Are the books or movies better?

Most always books are better... but I think they did a great job on the movies!

6. Do you have a Twilight collection?

I guess you can say that... I own all the books, I have a key chain with one of my favorite quotes from the movie "and the lion fell in love with the lamb" a poster of the show (though it isn't hung) and a couple shirts. Oh my, I seem a little fan crazy haha!

Tell me a secret Tuesday ~ 41st round

2011-11-15T07:00:00.000-07:00

Welcome, to the 41st round of:

{idea brought to you by Life In Quotations via POST SECRETS.}

This is a chance to anonymously share some secrets you've been keeping to yourself. They can be small secrets, big secrets, scary secrets, juicy secrets, depressing secrets...There's no judging, anything and everything is valid.

In case your new around here, or just simply forgot the rules here's how it works:

1) This is open to anyone who wants to participate, from regular follower to casual visitor.

2) Post a secret anonymously, no names please.

3) I don't plan to censor content or language. However I do reserve the right to remove anything which appears to be posted with the sole intent of offending.

4) I am doing this because I know we all have secrets to hide, we all need someone to listen, and we all need to know that someone is going through something simular.

5) and remember... one of these secrets, will be mine.

So leave your secret below... for everyone knows, we all have one.

*pictures taken from the Post Secret site

Movie Rating: Immortals

2011-11-14T07:00:00.001-07:00

For date night this weekend, Boyfriend and I went to see Immortals. I can honestly tell you that I wasn't too excited. All I really new about the movie was it seemed very much like a dude movie. Well, I was right, it is a dude movie, but it was actually a very good movie with a great story line. I advise you if you like action flicks to watch it, if you are not fond of blood and gore, I would say steer clear cause there is a lot of gore in it! I give it a 5/5!

How was your weekend? We got our opening night tickets to Breaking Dawn and I am just over the moon excited.

Happy Veterans Day

2011-11-11T09:41:00.002-07:00

{My handsome purple heart Marine brother}

Happy Veterans Day! Thank you Veterans, for your sacrifices and dedication to this country! I am forever grateful. Today we celebrate in your honor, as we do and should each day.

Work out talk

2011-11-10T07:00:00.000-07:00

I have never been a huge fan of working out. In high school, I had a weights class and I benched pressed more than my weight and I did some crunches, but that was about as far as a "work out" I really did. (I was in the 500 weight lifting lb club though!) I wasn't that active in sports, I didn't run on my own...

When I went off to college and I didn't have mommy's balanced (well semi-balanced) home cooked meals and those home cooked meals turned into fast food and ramen noodles, it wasn't long before the freshman 15 hit me. (it truly exist people) Being that I still wasn't active and you could pretty much say less active (unless you count the hours at night on the weekends that I shook my little tooshy on the dance floor, cause if that was active, damn I was getting a work out!) it's safe to say I had no real physical activity.

Then I started dating basically the hulk himself. Boyfriend believe it or not did the 300 work out like hours a day. NOT EVEN KIDDING. You can see him as a body builder here. Boyfriend never pushed working out on me though and to be honest, my bad soda drinking habits actually rubbed off on him. Sure I road my bike to and from school, to work but that was about an two hour biking workout at max (granted the heat down there probably helped me lose more weight) but all that was doing was maintaining my weight, it was helping me lose it.

When Boyfriend and I moved, I stopped riding my little yellow cruiser and started driving a little white car. I didn't gain weight (thankfully) but I knew that I shouldn't chance it and I know how important it is for your health. I knew I had to change something. Luckily we moved into an apartment that right next door (literally walking distance) there was a YMCA. Boyfriend and I went and checked the place out and to be honest, I wasn't that excited. I just don't like gyms. I mean yes, I'll go, I'll put my headphones in and I'll bike or I'll run the treadmill, but I literally dread it and have to drag my sweet butt there. Where's the fun in that?

Then I saw that the classes they teach are free with the membership, nothing extra... Yoga, Boxing, Self defense, Zumba... So I got a membership, and I choose a class, a day and the time. I walked into my first ever Zumba class. I was a little intimidated I have to admit because I've watched Zumba videos and its a fast paced dance class, but the music started, my awesome instructor got up there and told us to have fun and you know what? I shook my little booty for the whole class. I am a Zumba addict now. Seriously. It's taught 6 days a week and I strive for going to all of them, but with time conflicts, I mostly get 5 (unfortunately work has cut into one of those days so it has been more like 4 now... boo!)

Do I always want to go to class? No, sometimes I am too tired, or lazy or not feeling it... BUT I never DREAD going to Zumba and I always feel amazing when I finish.

What's your idea of a work out? Are you a gym person? Do you do Zumba? Yoga? Let me know!

Here's a Zumba video in case you never heard/seen it (of course songs and moves vary):

Quotes

2011-11-09T07:00:00.000-07:00

Life isn’t worth living unless you’re willing to take some big chances and go for broke.- Eliot Wiggington

You only live once, but if you work it right, once is enough.

Life is a great big canvas, and you should throw all the paint on it you can.- Danny Kaye

Nothing is predestined: The obstacles of your past can become the gateways that lead to new beginnings.

Don’t waste a minute not being happy. If one window closes, run to the next window — or break down a door.

If you spend your whole life waiting for the storm, you’ll never enjoy the sunshine.- Morris West

Tell me a secret Tuesday ~ 40th round

2011-11-08T07:00:00.000-07:00

* I seriously cannot believe it's been 40 rounds!

Welcome, to the 40th round of:

{idea brought to you by Life In Quotations via POST SECRETS.}

This is a chance to anonymously share some secrets you've been keeping to yourself. They can be small secrets, big secrets, scary secrets, juicy secrets, depressing secrets...There's no judging, anything and everything is valid.

In case your new around here, or just simply forgot the rules here's how it works:

1) This is open to anyone who wants to participate, from regular follower to casual visitor.

2) Post a secret anonymously, no names please.

3) I don't plan to censor content or language. However I do reserve the right to remove anything which appears to be posted with the sole intent of offending.

4) I am doing this because I know we all have secrets to hide, we all need someone to listen, and we all need to know that someone is going through something simular.

5) and remember... one of these secrets, will be mine.

So leave your secret below... for everyone knows, we all have one.

*pictures taken from the Post Secret site

Snowfall

2011-11-05T14:08:00.001-07:00

Last night it snowed and I feel like Christmas is almost here. Better get my list to Santa going...

5 favorite Friday...

2011-11-04T09:37:00.003-07:00

stole this idea and cute sign from Elycia blog. Her blogs adorable so be sure to check it out.

1. Favorite blog of the week:

Brown Eyed Belle Julie has been a great blogging friend since the beginning. Her blog is just as fabulous as she is.

2. Favorite pin of the week:

3. Favorite song of the week:

I've been loving Christmas music, I know its early!

4. Favorite food of the week:

Actually food hasn't been my friends since I had some kind of 24 hour flu thing :(

5. Favorite thing about the week:

Knowing that it's Friday and my bff is coming to stay the night!

What are you 5 fave Friday?

Movie Rating: Puss in Boots & Red Riding Hood

2011-11-02T08:00:00.000-07:00

We watched Puss in Boots over the weekend (ya we like kids shows!). It was really cute. Lots of funny pun lines. It's a cute flick, I suggest watching it... I mean come on, Zach Galifianakis plays Humpty Dumpty!

I know I am late on this one, being its on DVD, but I never got around to watching it till this weekend. I regret that! This movie was good! Natt guessed who the wolf was, but I couldnt. The two main character boys are gorgeous and it's a good suspense!

Tell me a secret Tuesday ~ 39th round

2011-11-01T09:00:00.000-07:00

Welcome, to the 39th round of:

{idea brought to you by Life In Quotations via POST SECRETS.}

This is a chance to anonymously share some secrets you've been keeping to yourself. They can be small secrets, big secrets, scary secrets, juicy secrets, depressing secrets...There's no judging, anything and everything is valid.

In case your new around here, or just simply forgot the rules here's how it works:

1) This is open to anyone who wants to participate, from regular follower to casual visitor.

2) Post a secret anonymously, no names please.

3) I don't plan to censor content or language. However I do reserve the right to remove anything which appears to be posted with the sole intent of offending.

4) I am doing this because I know we all have secrets to hide, we all need someone to listen, and we all need to know that someone is going through something simular.

5) and remember... one of these secrets, will be mine.

So leave your secret below... for everyone knows, we all have one.

Manic Monday Post It's ~ Happy Halloween (+ our pumpkins!)

2011-10-31T09:00:00.000-07:00

Well we really didn't do a lot for Halloween this weekend, being that my car decided to crap out on me and I spent the weekend a little depressed.. but we did carve pumpkins and that was pretty fun. This was my first attempt at anything different than a normal Jack -o- Lantern, I am pretty pleased at the results.

Have a spooky weekend!

2011-10-28T10:41:00.002-07:00

2009 - Flannel Addition Barbie and Ken in boxes.

2010 - Vegas bound.

2011 - ??

October Goals? Checkin in!

2011-10-27T11:18:00.003-07:00

Where are we standing for October goals? Lets take a look:

1. I have created 1 craft so far and blogged about it. You can read it here if you missed it. Will be doing another and putting it up before the weekends over.

2. Volunteering. THIS was a harder task than I thought. I signed up to volunteer almost everywhere in Flagstaff and I was getting replies that they are too full and will call if they need someone, so I really thought I wouldn't accomplish this goal this month, BUT I got a call on a Saturday morning that someone didn't show up and asked if I could come. I spent 4 hours at the Food Bank, cutting and slicing and preparing food to serve a warm meal to those less fortunate. The owner was amazing and the people were really great. I hope they call me back soon.

3. I checked out a new book and am almost threw with it. It's really great. I might put up a review :) (though its not a new book or anything).

4. The boy and I have made homemade meals together a lot this month and it's been very joyous!

5. I have started to gather stuff to donate, but have yet to take it in, I will be doing so this weekend though!

Do you have goals for October? How are they going?

DIY: Paint swatch book marks

2011-10-26T09:00:00.000-07:00

Step 1: Start with a paint swatch. (You can find them at your local hardware store, just grab a few in various colors you think would be good colors.)

Step 2: Cut off the wording on the paint swatch (unless you want to leave it there)

Step 3: Choose a stamp and color pad. Create the paint swatch however you want it to look. (I unfortunately, couldn't find any other color besides my pink, so my Halloween & Christmas bookmarks weren't made :(

Step 4: Tie a piece of ribbon through the paint swatch hole. Tada! You have a bookmark. Cheap, fast and simple!

Tell me a secret Tuesday ~ 38th round

2011-10-25T10:27:00.001-07:00

Welcome, to the 38th round of:

{idea brought to you by Life In Quotations via POST SECRETS.}

This is a chance to anonymously share some secrets you've been keeping to yourself. They can be small secrets, big secrets, scary secrets, juicy secrets, depressing secrets...There's no judging, anything and everything is valid.

In case your new around here, or just simply forgot the rules here's how it works:

1) This is open to anyone who wants to participate, from regular follower to casual visitor.

2) Post a secret anonymously, no names please.

3) I don't plan to censor content or language. However I do reserve the right to remove anything which appears to be posted with the sole intent of offending.

4) I am doing this because I know we all have secrets to hide, we all need someone to listen, and we all need to know that someone is going through something simular.

5) and remember... one of these secrets, will be mine.

So leave your secret below... for everyone knows, we all have one.

Manic Monday Post It's

2011-10-24T10:23:00.002-07:00

Don't you all agree? This weekend was nice for me. Boyfriend and I got to spend a lot of time together. We had date night on Friday and watched Real Steel (you can read my review here). Then Saturday night we stayed in, made spaghetti, garlic bread, apple pie and pumpkin cookies and cuddled up to "Something Borrowed" and "Rango" and the Sunday we slept in and we did crafts and had a very relaxing day...

How was your weekend?

Movie Rating: Real Steel

2011-10-21T22:17:00.002-07:00

This movie was excellent! It seriously had the right amount of action, the right amount of drama and the right amount of romance. The story line moved it a very nice fashion: not to fast, not too slow. Huge Jackman is a major hottie. Evangeline Lilly is gorgeous and love seeing her in another movie and the kid, Dakota Goyo is a pretty good actor. I loved it and highly suggest watching it!

Have you seen it? Do you want too?

5 favorite Friday...

2011-10-21T09:49:00.004-07:00

stole this idea and cute sign from Elycia blog. Her blogs adorable so be sure to check it out.

1. Favorite blog of the week:

KLaw inspired. I just loved her from the very beginning and love seeing pics of her cute son.

2. Favorite pin of the week:

what a good way to recycle keys!

3. Favorite song of the week:

Arms by Christina Perri (I know its not new or anything, but I sure LOVE it!)

4. Favorite food of the week:

(I've never made my own Enchiladas, but I love them and plan to try mkaing them this weekend!)

5. Favorite thing about the week:

knowing that I have so much support and people who care. I love everyone in my life.

What are you 5 fave Friday?

How to: get in the Halloween spirit.

2011-10-20T11:10:00.008-07:00

* Thank you all for the wonderful prayers and messages on my last post about my sweet niece. She is doing alright and symptoms have gone away, so they are not confirming or denying anything. They will regularly check her blood every 3 months to ensure things do not get worse. Continued prayers would be wonderful. Thank you.

How to get in the Halloween spirit:

1. Paint your nails in fun Halloween like ways. Moreea Seal does a cute one here of Vampire nails or copy cat these fun pictures!

2. Decorate your house or apartment in Halloween decor.

3. Make delicious Halloween food

4. Carve/decorate a pumpkin

5. Watch scary/halloween movies

and there you have it! What else works for you?

Please pray for my sweet niece

2011-10-18T18:26:00.006-07:00

This is my sweet 1 year old niece. She has been sick recently and her doctor is saying it could be something very serious. She is getting some testing done to find out more information. My heart is so broken right now.

I love you sweet baby girl. Praying with my whole heart for you.

Please pray for my sweet niece, my sister and my family.

Tell me a secret Tuesday ~ 37th round

2011-10-18T09:00:00.000-07:00

Welcome, to the 37th round of:

{idea brought to you by Life In Quotations via POST SECRETS.}

This is a chance to anonymously share some secrets you've been keeping to yourself. They can be small secrets, big secrets, scary secrets, juicy secrets, depressing secrets...There's no judging, anything and everything is valid.

In case your new around here, or just simply forgot the rules here's how it works:

1) This is open to anyone who wants to participate, from regular follower to casual visitor.

2) Post a secret anonymously, no names please.

3) I don't plan to censor content or language. However I do reserve the right to remove anything which appears to be posted with the sole intent of offending.

4) I am doing this because I know we all have secrets to hide, we all need someone to listen, and we all need to know that someone is going through something simular.

5) and remember... one of these secrets, will be mine.

So leave your secret below... for everyone knows, we all have one.

Manic Monday Post It's

2011-10-17T09:00:00.000-07:00

What would yours say?

Lately...

2011-10-14T09:00:00.001-07:00

developing

a new outlook on life.

accepting

new changes.

sending

Halloween cards out.

writing

my life story.

wearing

work clothes.

lamenting

my daddy.

enjoying

beautiful Flagstaff and my short day of work.

dreaming

about a vacation.

returning

love I have been given.

celebrating

Halloween (soon!)

planning

my weekend trip.

embracing

loved ones.

drinking

pumpkin spice everything.

loving

the people in my life.

What have you been up too?

originally found off this sweet ladies blog.

Movie Rating: 50/50

2011-10-13T22:11:00.003-07:00

Let my start off by saying this movie is a tear jerker, so bring your tissues. Aside from that, it is actually pretty hilarious as well and I would assume some-what realistic (though, I could be wrong). The characters all play their part really well. It has it's up's and down's and I really enjoyed it. I think it's a go see!

What do you think? Have you seen it? Do you want too?

16 years ago today...

2011-10-13T08:07:00.004-07:00

If tears could be a stairway and memories a lane, I would walk right up to Heaven and bring you home again. No farewell words were spoken, no time to say goodbye, you were gone before we knew it and only God knows why. My heart still aches in sadness and secret tears still flow. What it means to lose you, no one will ever know.

I love you Daddy and think of you every single day. My heart still breaks so much without you. ♥

What I'm Watching Wednesday

2011-10-12T09:00:00.002-07:00

I actually have a lot of TV shows that I am addicted too, so I thought I would share.

House

The boy and I watch this one together. House is smart and pretty handsome too. I love how it has smarts, charm and humor.

Dexter

Another the boy and I watch together. Like I've mentioned before I love scary movies and though this isn't scary, the murder scenes are awesome! (and Dexter is pretty hot!)

One Tree Hill

I have watched this since HS and am in love. The new season is starting mid season and I am happy they are having another!

Hart of Dixie

New show. I like it. Rachelle Bilson is adorable and this show is pretty funny so far.

Raising Hope

This show is just hilarious. I like it a lot! The dad is my favorite!

Ringer

This is a new one too, but really good. Lots of suspense! I love Sarah Michelle Gellar!

Vampire Diaries

This is one of my favorites! I love everything about this show. The cast is insanely hot by the way, it must be a requirement.

Gossip Girl

I love me some Chuck Bass. This show is pretty good. It's nice to see/watch other peoples drama as long as you aren't included... and this show surely provides enough drama!

Do you watch these shows? What others do you watch?

Tell me a secret Tuesday ~ 36th round

2011-10-11T09:00:00.000-07:00

Welcome, to the 36th round of:

{idea brought to you by Life In Quotations via POST SECRETS.}

This is a chance to anonymously share some secrets you've been keeping to yourself. They can be small secrets, big secrets, scary secrets, juicy secrets, depressing secrets...There's no judging, anything and everything is valid.

In case your new around here, or just simply forgot the rules here's how it works:

1) This is open to anyone who wants to participate, from regular follower to casual visitor.

2) Post a secret anonymously, no names please.

3) I don't plan to censor content or language. However I do reserve the right to remove anything which appears to be posted with the sole intent of offending.

4) I am doing this because I know we all have secrets to hide, we all need someone to listen, and we all need to know that someone is going through something simular.

5) and remember... one of these secrets, will be mine.

So leave your secret below... for everyone knows, we all have one.

Manic Monday Post It's

2011-10-10T09:00:00.000-07:00

What does your Manic Monday Post it say? How was your weeekend? Mine was relaxing. I spent Saturday with my lovely boyfriend and then Sunday my bff drove 4 hours to see me and we spent the day at the movies, eating delicious food and shopping!

P.S. HELLO new followers! Introduce yourself please, so I can visit you!

Movie Rating: Contagion

2011-10-09T20:04:00.002-07:00

So I know I am a little late on this movie review since it's been out for a while however I went and seen it today and it was really good. It's scary how stuff like that could happen, DOES happen. I am already borderline obsessive with germs. I carry hand sanitizer and use it constantly, so movies like this really get me. I love how the ending totally wraps up the whole movie. It's a must see... but bring your Lysol wipes.

Have you seen it? Did you like it?

It SNOWED!!!

2011-10-07T09:26:00.004-07:00

Remember yesterday how I showed you the forecast for snow?? Well, it snowed last night. Not a lot, but enough for my car to get covered and me getting to use my new HEAT ice scrapper... yes, it is the coolest invention ever.

I wasn't able to capture photo's this morning of the snow, cause I was out the door by 6:50. Yea, I wasn't too happy either. Though, I did take a picture of the cutest little beanie/ear muff that my amazing boyfriend bought me yesterday and the apple pie we made last night while it snowed (I didn't take after photo's of the pie, whoops!). Then we ate warm apple pie with ice cream and cuddled... it was pretty divine.

I promise to take pictures of the snow later, if it doesn't melt away... Though the forecast calls for snow tonight too.

Snow?

2011-10-06T11:03:00.001-07:00

This is the forecast for weather here....

Snow! Are you kidding? I am NOT ready.

There is already snow on the peak... Oh heaven help me.

October Goals

2011-10-05T09:00:00.000-07:00

So I know that I am a little behind in posting my October goals, being that it's Oct. 5th today, however late is better than never correct?

What are you October goals??

Movie Rating: What's your number?

2011-10-04T22:11:00.003-07:00

This movie is just adorable. Anna Faris is totally cute and funny and lets face it Chris Evans (also known as Captain America) is a total hottie with a body (remember that saying? No? moving on...) The movie was full of laughs and tender moments. A must see... So what are you waiting for? Grab your girlfriends and go!

If you have seen it, did you like it? And if you haven't do you want too?

Tell me a secret Tuesday ~ 35th round

2011-10-04T09:31:00.001-07:00

Welcome, to the 35th round of:

{idea brought to you by Life In Quotations via POST SECRETS.}

This is a chance to anonymously share some secrets you've been keeping to yourself. They can be small secrets, big secrets, scary secrets, juicy secrets, depressing secrets...There's no judging, anything and everything is valid.

In case your new around here, or just simply forgot the rules here's how it works:

1) This is open to anyone who wants to participate, from regular follower to casual visitor.

2) Post a secret anonymously, no names please.

3) I don't plan to censor content or language. However I do reserve the right to remove anything which appears to be posted with the sole intent of offending.

4) I am doing this because I know we all have secrets to hide, we all need someone to listen, and we all need to know that someone is going through something simular.

5) and remember... one of these secrets, will be mine.

So leave your secret below... for everyone knows, we all have one.

Manic Monday Post It's

2011-10-03T09:59:00.001-07:00

Happy October!

5 favorite Friday...

2011-09-30T10:51:00.004-07:00

stole this idea and cute sign from Elycia blog. Her blogs adorable so be sure to check it out.

1. Favorite blog of the week: Hudson's Happenings. Her blogs just full of cuteness!

2. It's almost October.

3. This is the most amazing thing ever. need one.

4. This print.

5. Today is Friday, and lets face it. It's my favorite day of the week.

Pinterest Thursday

2011-09-29T10:58:00.003-07:00

Guys, I am seriously addicted to Pinterest... It's bad, like I get on for 10 minutes and that turns into HOURS. So I thought, hey lets share my love on my blog.

Here is some today favorites:

& this is what She said

January photo-a-day challenge: (The End) 22-31

100 things to be happy about - Part 6

Tell me a secret Tuesday ~ 50th round

So leave your secret below... for everyone knows, we all have one.

If you looked...

Movie Review: The Grey

Tough Mudder

Firm Friday: Week 4

Movie Review: Contraband

10 things I believe in...

What do you believe in?

Tell me a secret Tuesday ~ 49th round

So leave your secret below... for everyone knows, we all have one.

I am blank... because....

Best of Instagram

January photo-a-day challenge: Day 19, 20, and 21

Fit Friday: Week Three

100 things to be happy about - Part 5

January photo-a-day challenge: Day 17- Water and Day 18- Something you bought

Tell me a secret Tuesday ~ 48th round

So leave your secret below... for everyone knows, we all have one.

January photo-a-day challenge: Day 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16

100 things to be happy about - Part 4

January photo-a-day challenge: Day 10- Childhood & Day 11 - Where you sleep

Tell me a secret Tuesday ~ 47th round

So leave your secret below... for everyone knows, we all have one.

January photo-a-day challenge: Day 9- Daily Routine

Movie Review: We bought a zoo

January photo-a-day challenge: Day 8: Your Sky

January photo-a-day challenge: Day 7- Favorite

January photo-a-day challenge: Day 6- Makes you smile

Fit Friday: Week one

Free Sponsorship

January photo-a-day challenge: Day 5- Something you wore

January photo-a-day challenge: Day 4 - Letterbox

January photo-a-day challenge: Day 3- Something you adore

100 things to be happy about - Part 3

Tell me a secret Tuesday ~ 46th round

So leave your secret below... for everyone knows, we all have one.

January photo-a-day challenge: Day 2- Breakfast

Happy first Monday of 2012 + pictures

January photo-a-day challenge: Day 1 - YOU

Happy New Year

2011 memories recap

Forgive me & some quotes

Movie Review: Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol

A Christmas Survey and winner announced

Quotes

100 things to be happy about: Part 2

Tell me a secret Tuesday ~ 45th round

So leave your secret below... for everyone knows, we all have one.

Moving Rating: Sherlock Holmes 2

My Memories Scrapbooking Giveaway! (End 12/22)

Tell me a secret Tuesday ~ 44th round

So leave your secret below... for everyone knows, we all have one.

DIY: "Christmas" tree's

Movie Rating: Jack and Jill

Happiness Quotes

To enjoy good health, to bring true happiness to one's family, to bring peace to all, one must first discipline and control one's own mind. If a man can control his mind he can find the way to Enlightenment, and all wisdom and virtue will naturally come to him. -Buddha

It is very important to generate a good attitude, a good heart, as much as possible. From this, happiness in both the short term and the long term for both yourself and others will come. -Dalai Lama

You will never be happy if you continue to search for what happiness consists of. You will never live if you are looking for the meaning of life. -Albert Camus

Your success and happiness lies in you. Resolve to keep happy, and your joy and you shall form an invincible host against difficulties. -Helen Keller

Moving Rating: Morning Glory

100 things: Part 1

1. Christmas Music

2. Christmas decorations

3. Hot cocoa

4. Giving presents

5. The joy of the Holidays

Tell me a secret Tuesday ~ 43rd round

So leave your secret below... for everyone knows, we all have one.

Cute glasses & a discount!

DIY: Glitter Candles

Movie Rating: Arthur Christmas

Happy December 1st

Happy December 1st. I am excited for this weekend, so I can do a whole bunch of Christmas decorating and crafts and yummy baking.

MIA?

Happy Thanksgiving

I am so thankful for many things, that I get to wake up and enjoy this beautiful life, that I have warm food in my stomach and clothes on my back. I am very Thankful that I get to spend Thanksgiving with my loved ones. Happy Thanksgiving from me to you, hope it is wonderful.

I am so thankful for many things, that I get to wake up and enjoy this beautiful life, that I have warm food in my stomach and clothes on my back. I am very Thankful that I get to spend Thanksgiving with my loved ones.

Happy Thanksgiving from me to you, hope it is wonderful.