Bad. Bad. Blogger.

I'm sorry I haven't blogged IN A WEEK. Lots of crazy things going on I'll update on later but for now....LOVE that Justin is representin'. Go Memphis!

Show us Your Life...How I Met My Hubby

Picture it, Memphis, 2007, (I'm hearing this in Sophia's voice from the Golden Girls)....anywho, I had just broken up with my longterm boyfriend for like, the 19th time. It was my birthday and I had received a dozen roses at work from a "secret admirer" who I knew to be a guy friend that was trying to be more than a friend. A woman that worked downstairs at my office, came by and noted "Oh, your boyfriend is so sweet." Well, I had to correct her. Actually from a secret admirer, yada, yada, yada. I guess all she heard was I was single again. She states that I would be perfect for her son's best friend (here we go)...that works here....Ok, first, if he works here and I don't know who he is, can't be very attractive. Harsh? Yes. True? Yes.

Well she says his name and we go about our business. Of course, at this point I have to check out who I would be "perfect" for. I "casually" walk by his office (I had investigated where he sat). What??? Who is this guy?? He seems cute. I couldn't get a GOOD look but from what I saw, wowsers. Found out that he had just transferred back here from St. Louis.

Fast forward a week, cute mystery guy calls and asks me out for a happy hour. I immediately call Melody and inform her we were going to a happy hour! Long story, REALLY abbreviated, we actually were both beginning to date other people at the time so nothing really ever came of it. Then the other relationships fizzed out and here we are....married 8 months!

I love you Tom!

Favorite Fridays....all around!

Happy Friday!



Favorite Fridays with A Girl in Pearls is favorite home decor blog. Now I know alot of people are going to choose this blog but I had to put it because it really is my favorite!! The Nester, of course!!

http://www.thenester.com/

Since we have bought the house, I have been on there non stop thinking about mistreatments and fabric covered tables. I can't wait!! As most of you know, her advice is for the lazy and budget conscious! Perfect for me! :)

Go check her out!

Me and my life's favorite fives is on favorite five restaurants this week....since I already did a post on most of my local favorites I decided to devote this one to purely chain restaurants. These are in no particular order, basically just what popped in my head first!

First, who doesn't love some "boc boc" as my niece calls it?? I love the chicken nuggets. When we are at a party with the chicken nugget tray, I swear I don't leave the vicinity!

Second, we all know my ALL TIME favorite restaurant is On the Border!! I could literally drink their sour cream sauce. Too much information?? :) I always get the chicken burrito, ALWAYS.

Third, I'm going to have to go with Lenny's...this may only be in the South right now but their ingredients really are soo fresh. I always get either a #5, club or a chicken philly.

Fourth, I'm going to go with an oldie but a goodie. Chili's! I love their queso and their chicken tacos. Yum, yum!

Finally, let's step out of the comfortable price range and go with Ruth Chris. Seriously, who doesn't love a Ruth Chris steak?

Thoughtless Thursday....Oh to be here again....

Mellow Wednesday

Friday I am going to

with my besties

for lunch!

I'm super excited. I met each one of them when I started my career as an intern at an accounting firm in 2001. We quickly became "lunch buddies" that turned into best friends. Melody and Julie were my matrons of honor in my wedding. I've gone through quite a lot with these three and likewise. While looking for this pic, I found one from a while back I just have to post.

Ha! What a difference a couple of years make!

Can't wait to see them!

Top Two Tuesday...things under $15

Flower necklaces on Etsy!!!

1. This necklace. So, ok, its $16, not $15 but seriously, how cute??!!!??

Etsy: NoPlainT's

2. This one is only $13!!

Etsy: tootsiewootsie

No, I am in no way compensated or know these people, but what a great deal!

Happy Monday!

We bought a house! Well, we have a contract on one and the inspection is scheduled for tomorrow. I'm super excited! It needs a lot of updating but it is on a street (cove actually) that I can see us on for a long time to come. We are the smallest house on the cove so we can always add on.

In preparation for this move, we have been cutting back our expenses. Especially since the second we move I know I am going to want the house "updated", like, immediately. :) I know this isn't possible but just keeping it real. Anyway, so I was going to cancel my gym membership that I DON'T use. The owner comes back with an offer to personal train me for two months FOR FREE. He is getting his license and wants a guinea pig. I thought about it and why not? I went to get measured today. My body fat percentage was at 29% and he said he wants to get it below 25%. He wants me to aim for only a ten pound weight loss in these two months...I told him ONLY?? It took me 7 months to lose 20. I'm all for 10 in 2! So tomorrow begins my journey....I will let you know if I can still walk.

I'm going to post a pic of the outside of the house but remember...it needs updating! We are going to remove the rodiron and put a wooden post. The second pic is of the exact same house floor plan but updated. We're not going to use the same color scheme though. I want to paint the brick a light brown, shutters a dark brown and trim an off white. See the last picture for the color scheme I'm talking about...and if its your house...sorry, take it as a compliment! ha!

Have a great week!