Interview update

So the interview went great yesterday IMO. Well as great as it could. Do interviewers know that people are going to stumble across SOME of the questions? No matter how much you try to prepare, there's always a question that makes you stumble. Oh well, I did my best and now I have to wait 2-3 weeks for a reply.

My blackberry is slowly dying. I am so sad! I am a die hard blackberry fan.  But I do like all the new droids everyone has. Although I do know quite a few people who have droids with cracked screens bc they dropped them & they can't afford to pay the fee to replace them (even with insurance). So I am debating on what type of phone to get.  I'm with T-mobile so my choices are limited. What's your favorite phone? Does anyone have the HTC driod? That's the one I'm leaning towards.

I can't believe Christmas is about 4 months away! I have GOT to start shopping now. I say that every year but I really want to be prepared this year. I am thinking about getting my brother a nice watch case. I'd like to get him something personalized and "manly." lol! I was thinking of something like this:

For the hubby, I definitely want to get him some Vibrams. I know they are HIDEOUS but everyone says they are the most comfortable shoes. Do you know anyone who has these? My brother & several friends have them & they all say they are the most comfortable shoes ever. I'd probably get an all black pair so it wouldn't be too obvious!

Lots to do before the holidays!

Before I go, don't forget to check out my friend's blog! Mike is a HILARIOUS writer! Just depends on your sense of humor.

New Job...maybe?

I received the MOST exciting news today! It was typical Monday at work until I received an email saying I had been selected for a job interview for this Wednesday. I am beyond thrilled. I have been in the same department and the same position for almost 8 years. Which means I am ready for a change!

So after work I went straight to the mall to pick out a new dress & heels. I went home and dyed my Vegas blonde back to dark brown. Now I am working on my resume but my printer wont work! AGHH! So I will be making a visit to Fedex tomorrow to use their printers. How annoying!

I have a serious question though, is it inappropriate to NOT wear pantyhose in the summer? It is SO hot & humid here and thought of wearing hose already has me sweating! I can always take them off after the interview, but I am considering not even wearing them. I see executives walking around in dress suits with no hose all summer long so I am torn on this issue. What do you think?  I am leaning towards just-wear-them-and-stop-whining-and-take-them-off-afterwards.

I did google this topic and can't get a definite answer. Literally everywhere I searched, the answers varied. Thoughts?

weekend recap

How was everyone's weekend? I had a fabulous weekend with friends & fam.

Friday, the hubby & I stayed in and redboxed 2 movies:

Jumping the Broom

I loved the cast and loved this movie!

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You can't go wrong with Liam Neeson! This was very suspenseful!

Saturday my friend Shae hosted a dinner party. I forgot my camera so I have absolutely no pictures! But we ate good, drank good, & had a fabulous time!

Sunday, me, my sis-in-law, & my friends Lisa & Shae decided to take a mini road trip to Warm Springs, GA. We went a little dress boutique and did some serious shopping. They had dresses for less than $20 & accessories for less than $2.50. 

Shopping worked up an appetite so we grabbed a quick lunch at a little place & noticed there were bags of water with pennies hanging in them. We asked the employees what that was about & they told us it kept flies away! Say what? So of course I came home & googled this theory and there are many links about this.

While we were there a man approached us and told us there was a new winery down the street & they were having free wine tastings! We were so excited to learn there's a winery only 30 minutes away from us!

 The lotus pond in front of the winery!

It just opened in February and it's small, but it was so worth the visit! We enjoyed some great wine and great conversation! Nothing like a day with the girls t put a smile on your face! :)

Five Guys

Thursday night we (hubby, brother, & I)  FINALLY had our first burger from Five Guys. We had to drive to Auburn which is about 30-45 minutes from us (depending on how fast you drive).

The meal was definitely great, much better than regular fast food. The fries with malt vinegar were the bomb-diggity! YUM!

I hope you're all enjoying your weekend!

Royal Wedding

I now this post is really late...but during the whole Royal Wedding hoopla that everyone got caught up in, I decide to purchase a memento.  I saw a show about this company called Royal Crown Derby & how they were the official company that sold memorabilia.

So I purchased the William & Catherine Royal Wedding Poise Five Petal Tray.  I love my little commemorative item but I had no idea it was be so small!  It's fine though...at least I have my little piece of royal history!

I don't really know what to do with it though. So for now it's in my box of collectible-items-that-I-hope-will-be-worth-money-one-day! :)

Today I received an invitation to my friend Hannah's baby shower! I am SO happy for her. She had some challenges getting pregnant as well (conspiracy I tell ya) but after some of this & that, she is happily expecting a baby girl!!

I can't wait to celebrate!!

Finally Alone

Every since hubby & I have been together, we've always had someone living with us. We have no kids, and we always had extra rooms, so if someone was in need, we are there.  We've been together since 2002 so when we lived in our first apartment, we had 2 different friends live with us. Then we moved to another apartment, and we had a friend stay with us there. Then we moved into our house and we've had 2 of his friends, 1 of my girlfriends and her 2 kids, another girlfriend and her husband, and then finally another one of hubby's friends.

Everyone always asks "how can yall do that" but to us its simple. These people are our friends, and if a friend need help, you help them. It was never to get anything in return.  We just always felt like if we had the room, why not?

However, as of August 9th, we were officially house guest free.  So I am now in redecorating mode. I am in the process of picking out new paint color, linens, curtains, light fixture, side tables, lamps...pretty much the works. The guest room is currently painted purple because when my girlfriend with the kids moved in, she had a new baby girl and I thought purple would be fun. But I am OVER it now.

So I am thinking about a blue like this:

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Here are a few inspiration pics (they are all over the place, as far as style goes):

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We currently have a queen guest bed with a brown leather headboard. As much as I'd like to get something different, we literally just bought it a few months ago so I have to work around it.

Party Ideas

OMG I found this blog called Pizzazzerie. I may be late & yall probably have heard about it but I am in love with this blog. It is the perfect place to go for ideas on entertaining.


I've probably "pinned" everything on her blog! Here are some of my favorites that I plan on trying...


Fruit Skewers.  OMG. LOVE how this looks!!

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Watermelon Mojito Pops. Sounds yummy!

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Rainbow Cake. I know we've all seen this everywhere but I am determined to ONE DAY make this!

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These Sheep Cake Pops are so cute!

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Penguin Appetizers...how cute!

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