A little bit of this...and that

Happy Day This and Thatters!  How are you? I was reviewing some of the posts I've written and noticed that I had 13 posts in the draft section of this blog.  As I went to review them I realized why they were still in there :) See I often get inspired and will write two and three posts at a time.  I often save them and space them out.  That's why sometimes I'm asking you about your weekend on a Thursday, I need an editor!!  Some of these posts don't get published because they're deeply personal and I'm not sure I'm ready to put them out there just yet.  Some need more work or thought to them and others need to make their way to the trash can, know what I'm sayin? Sometimes I wish that life was just like writing and you could keep the drafts in a little box until you were ready for them.  Wouldn't that be lovely?  I often wish I could do this with my big mouth as well.  :)  Mostly I realize that a girl needs the option to keep something in draf

How's your week treating you?  I loved waking up to cooler weather but as it goes in the south we end up in the 70s or 80s by lunch but that's ok.  At least fall is peaking it's head out from time to time.  I am super excited about this edition of what's what so please enjoy!  xoxo 1.  It's Christmas Card Time (well almost) I was beyond excited to see my fav stationary gal (Callie at callispondence) start talking about Christmas Cards!  She has the cutest, most unique designs and I was thrilled to go ahead and place my order.  I can't wait to send out my adorable cards.  Head over to calliespondence and check her out!  www.calliespondence.com 2.  Italian Soup I love making a big pot of soup on a Sunday afternoon.  This past Sunday I made some italian soup in honor of the RHONJ season finale.  The soup was fantastic and made for great leftovers!  Give it a try and let me know what you think. http://allrecipes.com/recipe/italian-sausage-soup-

How are all the this and thatters today?  I hope you're ready for today's entry because it is a little bit on the hippie side....you've been warned!  :)  I have to tell you that this past weekend I stumbled upon Oprah's Life Class on the OWN channel.  I was busy doing other things and had the TV on for background noise.  And let's be honest I wasn't at church and felt I needed a little spiritual uplifting, it was Sunday after all.  Very quickly I was siting down enamored by what the speaker and Oprah were discussing. Apparently I've been living under a rock because I had never heard of Bishop T.D. Jakes until this weekend.  The Bishop is not only a minister but also an author of several books.  What struck me was his raw and honest take on life and living on purpose.  The Bishop talked about several things that hit home with me.  First and foremost he talked about having talent.  That just because you are good at something or in his words have

Do you keep a journal?  I have always kept one on and off.  One reason I started this blog is that I could keep an account of what was going on in my life.  Yesterday in between cleaning, cooking and getting ready for the week I unearthed my journal.  I have been keeping this one for about six years.  It was amazing to go back and read all the things that have changed or happened. For several years I prayed that God would send me the right man and to read my thoughts on the subject from years ago was amazing.  It made me appreciate the hubs all over again.  For years I wrote about wanting to have not just a wedding but a marriage and not just a husband but a partner and I thank God he answered my prayers. I struggle with a lot of the same issues now that I did back in 2006.  These challenges range from having proper boundaries with people, to making time for myself, to being good to myself, to not allowing others to impact how I feel.  I was amazed at all the hard work I had do

How are you doing today?  I am pumped that it is Friday and the hubs and I are heading to Cville for the weekend.  I love staying with my bro-in-law and sis-in-law and spending some fun quality time with them.  Before we head out the door here's your edition of what's what, enjoy!  xoxo 1.  Tom's Burlap Ballet Flats Ok so I have a new obsession with Tom's...sue me :)  I ordered these adorable flats a while back and just got them in the mail this week and I am so in love with them!  They are super comfortable and look great with all my work clothes (since I am forced to wear flats now due to my boot).  2.  OPI's Black Cherry Chutney Polish I love getting my nails done!  If you know me you know that my nails are constantly polished.  Last year I was obsessed with Don't Know Jacques by OPI and this year it is Black Cherry Chutney.  It is the perfect fall/winter polish and will absolutely be in my rotation. 3.  The Best Pork Chop Recipe

How are all my favorites today? How amazing is this fall weather?!  I am loving it so much.  I have been sleeping with the windows open and sporting light jackets to the office....I LOVE FALL. Sadly I took another kind of fall that has left me in a walking boot for the next three weeks.  Don't be jealous you know how cute my boot is!  Haha Long story short I was helping out at a golf tournament and a golf cart went off the path.  In trying to get it back on the cart path it somehow landed on my foot causing me to break two toes and fracture part of my foot.....lovely!  And I wasn't drinking.  Everyone keeps asking me that and I was stone cold sober.  I did however partake afterwards to try and ease the pain.  :)  So I will be in a fashionable boot for the next three weeks until the doc decides what to do with me!  It is a bit difficult to maneuver but I am just glad not to be in crutches.  Being in this boot has slowed me down in more than one sense. 

How are you today?  I hope you had a lovely weekend that prepared you for the week!   I got tons done and the hubs played golf on Sunday which allowed me to watch all my lovely reality shows that have been in the DVR all week.  The hubs got me U-verse with DVR a few weeks ago and it has been life changing.  What did I do without DVR? On Saturday I ran a ton of errands around Norcross.  When I was kissing the hubs goodbye (as he was glued to the TV for 10 plus hours watching college football) he warned me that people might say something about the t-shirt I was wearing.   See I was wearing a t-shirt that said the Presidential candidate name I plan to vote for on it and the year 2012, I bought it online (I'm not telling you who as that isn't the point).   The hubs warned me that people might say things to me about it.  To be honest I hadn't even thought about it.   As I made my first stop at TJ Maxx I have to admit I was self conscious, were people really going to bust

Hello lovies?  How are you today? Are you getting game day ready?  Or just relaxing? I (as always) am loving the weekend and having some "me" time.  These free weekends have given me lots of time to reflect and be honest about what I'm feeling.  I have to tell you that I have been thinking a lot about this past year and what it all means.  I sat down with a trusted mentor and fellow Christian to ask some tough questions about what I have experienced.  I needed someone outside of my situation to listen to what I've been through this past year and help me make sense of it.   I needed this advisor and friend to help me sort through the myriad of emotions I was feeling.  I hit a wall last week where I felt overwhelmed with sadness and loss.  Losing both my grandfathers, a dear friend and suffering a miscarriage all since January have made it hard for me to be happy.  Every time I've gotten my happy back, so to speak, I feel like something else knocks me down. 

Hello beauty lovers!  How are you today? I am loving some hot new items I picked up and my recently ordered PB make up bag!  Please enjoy all the goodies I have for you today!  xoxo 1.  John Freida Root Awakening Purify + Nourish Shampoo for Oily Scalp and Dry Hair I have to tell you that I feel like I have found the holy grail with this shampoo!  It basically attacks all my issues.  Oily scalp, check; dry hair, check; volume needed, check!  I use this shampoo daily and it is my new go to favorite.  Try it and you won't be sorry! 2.  Clinique's Stay-Matte Oil-Free Make Up This past weekend when it began raining cats and dogs I ducked into Belk to wait out the storm.  While I was waiting I found the best new make up from Clinique!  I was talking the sweet gal at the Clinique counter complaining about make up that doesn't last and she insisted I try their new stay-matte oil-free make up.  I am so glad she did!  This make up goes on light, with good coverage

How are my beautiful readers today? I am getting excited about another fall weekend.  I plan to continue some projects around the house, rest and spend time with the hubs.  What are you up to? In the mean time I hope you enjoy what's what!  xoxo 1.  Yelp and Trip Advisor I am super excited right now because I am planning our anniversary trip.  People ask me all the time how I plan trips, find places to eat etc.  I start with the internet and normally use sites like yelp and trip advisor.  I like yelp a lot because locals use it a ton (especially on the west coast) and you can find some neat, often obscure places to visit or eat.  Trip advisor gives the best feedback (in my opinion) on hotels.  I also like to ask all my friends on facebook where we should stay or eat.  All of these resources make planning a trip soo much easier so get on yelp and trip advisor and start planning!  2.  Starbucks Cool Lime Refresher I have to tell you that I have been needing lots of mot

Hello readers! How are you today?  I have been browsing the shelves of Barnes and Noble (B&N) for great reads lately.  This past weekend, coffee in hand, I spent about an hour walking the aisles and finding amazing books for the fall and winter (when I do the majority of my reading).  I hope you enjoy them as much as I do!  xoxo 1.  Roses Was recommended to me by a friend and it was fantastic!  It is an incredible story about three families in Texas who are intertwined in every sense of the word.  The book is very well written and a page turner for sure.  I read it on the plane ride to San Fran and the 4 hour plane flight zipped by! 2.  Southern My Way Some people might find this odd but I actually read cookbooks like I do other books.  I love to sit down and read a cookbook all the way through.  I tag recipes I want to try as I go.  This weekend I snuggled up with Southern My Way and even tried out a few of her recipes and they were fabulous!  This is a must hav

I'm not sure how I still find myself in this pickle given that I've been dressing for UGA games for 14 years (lawd) but what to wear for game day still puzzles me sometimes.  You think I would have a closet full of red and black and it wouldn't be an issue but not true!  I still find myself searching for cute, fun and functional outfits to wear to Georgia Games.   Lately I have started buying up cute red and black options that I see even if it isn't necessarily close to or time for football season.  This is similar to me trying to buy Christmas presents slowly throughout the year instead of suddenly doing everything in December.  It helps me not be so stressed out (or that's the idea anyway)! I have found some super cute game day options that will be perfect for non game days as well, what could be better than that?   Enjoy my lovelies!!  And Goooooo DAWGS! xoxo 1.  C. Wonder Cheetah Print Stretch Jeans I gotta tell you I am lovin me some C. Wonder thes

How are all my beautiful readers today? I am still having a love affair with fall and to prove it I am wearing a scarf today even though there is no need for it (as the hubs pointed out)!  Ha!  I am so ready for college game day, Halloween costumes, fall festivals and pumpkin spice lattes I can't stand it.  Here are some other things I'm loving for fall. xoxo 1.  Alice + Olivia Eric Wide Leg Pant I have talked about my love of this pant before and I can't help it!  This is the most flattering pant ever.  I love my brown pair and I am super excited to add the grey color to my closet for fall.  This will be the perfect work pant all fall and winter! 2.  Marc by Marc Jacobs Classic Q Little Ukita Shoulder Bag I have been dying for this purse for almost 3 fall seasons now and I'm afraid this year I might just have to bite the bullet and snag it!  I love the color, the style (shoulder and cross body options) and it is the perfect size.  I also think

I have to tell you I am excited about Fall!  Normally I'm much more excited about Spring and Summer but for some reason this year I am ready for the leaves to change, for it to get cooler (please God), to make homemade soup, carve pumpkins etc.  I am also excited to pull some old favorite's out of my wardrobe and find some new cute items for fall and winter!  I have been looking for some new shoes to add to my collection because the hubs informed me not too long ago "I prefer you in flats."  I was dumbstruck!  Fortunately that makes my casual life a lot more comfortable :)  Here are some of favorite fall items! xoxo 1.  TOMS Desert Bootie Soo I know the hubs said he prefers flats but I could not pass up this super comfortable, super cute TOMS!  I absolutely love them and they fall almost as comfy as flats, does that count?  I can't wait to wear them with skinny jeans and blazers all the fall day long! 2.  J. Crew Vachetta Belt I am loving be

How are my lovely readers today? I am trying to dust off the post vacation blues by planning some fun weekend activities and enjoying some sweet treats...enjoy! xoxo 1.  Mae's Bakery Is an amazing bakery that opened up off lenox road a few weeks ago!  I was needed a little pick me up and let me tell you their peanut butter cookies did the trick.  If you are in the ATL you need to swing by and treat yourself with one of their delicious desserts! 2.  The Great Atlanta Beer Fest So this Saturday at Turner Field the Great Atlanta Beer Fest is happening and I'm so excited!  I think after all the wine in Napa the beer fest will be a nice change :)  Tix are $48 and all the college football games will be played on the big screen.  Sounds like a winner to me! 3.  Wine Colored Skinny Jeans With all the fall festivals and cool weather coming up I am obsessed with getting a great pair of wine colored skinny jeans!  I think I might have found the ticket in these amaz

Hello lovies!  How are you today? I, for one, am feeling grateful and trying to find the silver lining in a rather sad year.  I have been open and honest (almost to a fault) about this year being one of sadness and lose.  As the hubs and I were having cocktails the other night and rehashing everything I told him I was adamant about finding the silver lining in all of this. I know God teaches us lessons no matter what we are facing and I realize a lot of the lessons I am learning won't be fully realized for several months or years.  What I do know now is that I am thankful for many things.  I am thankful for a job and a company that has been compassionate and understanding of this year.  Who has given me time and space to heal.  A lot of other employers wouldn't have been as caring or concerned and I am truly grateful to work somewhere that does.  I am blessed that I have been able to take care of my personal life without any penalty to my professional one.  I am humbled