shopping and puppies

this is the cutie that i fell in love with today.  I think it's better to fall in love with puppies than boys....puppies won't break your heart ;-)

Today was a very productive day.  I woke up and had  a nice breakfast with mom and then headed to the basement for a nice workout.  I even helped mom clean the house a little bit...yes I do clean once in a while, shocking I know!  Then I got to see Kim, whom I haven't seen in months!  We have such opposite schedules that it's hard to hang out.  But I'm glad we got to spend the whole day together today! We did some shopping at Marshall's and DSW and then we met my parents for lunch at the Stagehouse.  On the way home I decided it would be a good idea to stop at the puppy store.  I instantly fell in love with this chocolate lab and HAD to see him out of his cage so I requested to take him out.  WHAT A CUTIE!  Kim and I played with him in the room for probably a half hour.   Too bad he was like $1300, otherwise he'd totally be home with me right now lol.  Puppies make me happy, although puppy stores make me sad.  Most of those dogs are from puppy mills which is just plain wrong!  These puppy mills just keep breeding dogs when there's enough dogs out there in shelter's that need homes.  But, that's a topic that I clearly feel strongly against.  I really think puppy mills should be illegal and someone should do something about it.  Anyways...today marks one week until I'm back on Facebook! I can't believe I've actually lasted this long without it.  Yeah, I do feel out of the loop...two of my sorority sisters got engaged and I had no idea until someone told me.  With Facebook, I would have known right away!  It's crazy how much we depends on networking sites to keep in touch with people and keep up with their lives!  Well now I'm going to watch the Wizard of Oz since it's on T.V. and it's my FAVORITE MOVIE EVER!

April Shower's

This is one of my bestest and oldest friends.  We were neighbors for quite a while, but she moved to NY and we go long periods of time without seeing each other.  But whenever we do see each other..we pick up right where we left off.  This picture was taken at her baby shower... I can't wait to meet her son Ty! and obviously to see her! :-)

I understand it's April and all but really? all this rain is not necessary! I went shopping ALL day today with my mom.  I had to get some things for my Vegas trip.  I hate bathing suit shopping more than anything in the world, and I'm sure I'm not alone on that!  BUT...for once I actually found 2 bathing suits that I loved and fit me really well, so I was happy!  I can't wait til Vegas so I can wear all my new clothes..and for the warm weather there.  The rain really puts a damper on things...makes me wanna cuddle up in bed all day.  Ali and I decided to do dinner and a movie.  We went for Sushi and Shogun on 22 and then went to go see Rio in 3d...it was actually a really good movie, even if it is a kids movie!  Since it was so rainy, I didn't feel like doing much else so I got a good night's sleep.

one really big catch up post

Sorry I've been MIA lately... been busy with a lot of things.  For starters, this past weekend was the Easter Egg hunt at work... I went to help out even though I wasn't working.  It was a good time...my mom got her face painted to look like a lion..it was pretty hilarious.  After the Egg hunt I headed up to Hartford for Kyle's wake.  It was nice to see all of my sisters and friends...but not so nice under the circumstances.  It was bittersweet being up there again.  I got to attend one of the ritual event before initiation, which brought back memories of my collegiate days and experiences.  My Biffy and I got to have lunch together at Cheesecake Factory and got to catch up (Since we haven't seen each other since January...definitely WAY too long!)  The wake was really nice..they had great pictures of Kyle and all the people who cared about him were there.  We got in line at 2:30 and didn't get up to give our condolences to the family until like 5:45...that's how many people were there to pay their respects.  But we all know he is in a better place now.

Monday meant back to work.  I was busy Monday and Tuesday working on a report for the state.  It was pretty easy, but a pain in the butt!  Wednesday I was pretty busy making a ton of copies and the phone was ringing off the hook for some reason.  And Thursday and Today were pretty laid back.


Tonight I'm hoping to go to this new place in Branchburg called Willie Mcbride's.  Hopefully it's good, we shall see!

And that's the quick update...not very interesting I know. haha Hopefully next week will be more interesting.... 9 more days til I'm back on Facebook.  I think I'm not going to be as addicted to it anymore as I was before lent.  I have a whole new outlook on life now...and more appreciation for the people in my life.  I'd rather spend time with the people that I love and am friends with, rather than just talk to them on Facebook.  So that's what I'm going to do...spend more time with people.

i love taking pictures at the beach

i love the fact that i finished college in 4 years and got my degree!

i really have an obsession of taking pictures of animals and reptiles on vacation.. this is by far my favorite pic!

this makes me happy and defines my relationship with my parents

best spring break of my life with some amazing sisters

this picture makes me laugh every time

LOVE light houses!

love taking crazy pictures..especially on the beach.  (p.s. this pic took like 15 minutes to take bc sara couldn't get it right hahaha)

Sad day....

i love my sisters <3

Today was really slow all day at work.  It's been nice since the boss lady has been at a convention all week in Florida.  Everyone is much more laid back and less stressed than usual which is good.  I went tanning after work for the first time in almost a year.  I figured I'd better start tanning before I go to Vegas so I don't look like I'm a member of the Cullen Clan. haha.  I've been bored without mom being home.  She's in AC right now with my aunt and grandma...and I'm stuck here at home.  I made turkey burgers tonight for me and dad..they were pretty good.  Then I got some bad news about my sorority sisters brother passing away today.  We all knew him because we went to school with him.  He was an RA around campus and actually dated my second little for a while.  He even helped me sneak into her room one night so I could decorate it for big little and we talked about how he liked to watch Gilmore Girls and that we shouldn't judge him by it ....which we didn't.  He would come to our apartment all the time complaining of the noise level...when really we were just singing Lion King songs.  He was seriously a really smart, funny, and nice guy and will be missed by everyone who knew him.  Rest in Peace Kyle...may the angels lead you in.

Weight Watcher Wednesday

My favorite little cheerleader! This is my cousins girlfriend Meredith.   I absolutely adore her! She's like a little sister to me and she is one of the nicest people I know!

So I was freaking out all day since it was my weigh-in day.  Everyone knows you barely eat on weigh-in day...hoping you weigh less by the time you weigh in haha.  Anyways.. I really didn't think I was going to lose anything because I had a bagel, pizza, drinks, and filet mignon this weekend.  BUT I learned at the meeting that you shouldn't deprive yourself of the food that you love because one day you will break down and eat a whole pizza in one sitting...or a dozen bagels.  And I definitely don't want that!  I ended up losing 2.8 pounds bring me down to a total of...9.8 pounds in 3 weeks! I am SO happy..you have no idea.  It's been so hard to lose weight, but weight watchers has made it easy.  It's also helped to keep my mind off of Facebook.  It's made me more active and more interested in cooking healthier meals...it's actually fun!

never want to see another easter egg again!

these are the eggs and beach balls i had to blow up haha

So...since the egg hunt is coming up, I had to stuff plastic Easter eggs ALL Day!  I kid you not.  It was fun to play with the toys while I put them into the eggs though, I can't lie haha.  And we had a little egg fight in the lobby so that was pretty entertaining.  Needless to say...I was EGGhausted hahahaha. I'm corny sorry.  Then after I had to blow some eggs up and beach balls for the babies.  I was so tired when I got home that I just put my PJ's on and laid on the couch.

hi-ho hi-ho it's off to work I go...

god I miss Aruba...being tan...andddd MY BIFFY!

Another Monday...they all seem like a blur.  As usual I was busy...Phone ringing off the hook, stuffing some easter eggs for an egg hunt that's coming up Saturday, and copying a lot of papers.  I was unusually tired though for some reason and couldn't wait to get home.  When I got home, instead of taking a nap I decided to push through and do some Zumba and work out a little.  I'm so happy I did!  After, I went outside in the hot tub since it was sooooooo nice out!  Then mom and I enjoyed watching Secret Life of the American Teenager together... such losers I know! haha but I love the show despite the terrible acting!