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Following the life of a 20-something learning to live life to the fullest while not breaking the bank. Also, blogging about things girls love most: chick lit, travel, makeup/beauty tips & product reviews, and of course figure friendly recipes! Now i

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  • Why must it be so cold?

    Posted on Tuesday January 5th, 2010 at 23:35 in General

    Ok I was about to sign off and go get ready for bed so I could rest up for another crazy day at work tomorrow but I just wanted to ask a question. Why must it be so cold?!?! We are having hard freezes down here in south Texas. This is just absolutel...

  • I am worn out and busy season just started!

    Posted on Tuesday January 5th, 2010 at 23:29 in General

    Oh.My.Goodness. I am two days into busy season 2010 and I am worn out already. I’m not sure how I will ever make it to February 28th! I feel like all I have done the past two days is answer questions for my staff bouncing back and forth from p...

  • Professional Logo Designs

    Posted on Monday January 4th, 2010 at 22:41 in General

    This is a sponsored guest post written by Tim B. on behalf of Logomyway. Post powered by Sponzai. Does Your Business Need A Custom Logo Designs? LogoMyWay connects clients needing logos such as Restaurant Logos, Medical logos, Education Logos...

  • Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-01-04

    Posted on Monday January 4th, 2010 at 02:20 in General, twitter, tweet, tweets, twitter updates

    Get your YouTube videos promoted with Tube Promoter http://www.twivert.com/o/6Juc # Hello and happy afternoon. Rice just finished so I'm going to have Gumbo, shower up, & then go read the 4th Princess Diaries book @Starbucks # @Starbucks No g...

  • Have you picked your New Years Resolution(s) Yet?

    Posted on Wednesday December 30th, 2009 at 22:32 in General

    Can you believe that tomorrow night we will be ringing in 2010?  I can’t believe how fast time flies.  This year has just been a complete whirlwind for me as I started it off with a hectic busy season at work followed by finalizing the weddin...

  • Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-12-28

    Posted on Monday December 28th, 2009 at 02:20 in General, twitter, tweet, tweets, twitter updates

    * New Year's Resolution Challenge: Loose weight & get down to ideal size! Best workouts & exercises tips http://www.twivert.com/o/7P3b # Mike is enjoying an arrogant bastard @flyingsaucerhou #ugly_sweater party http://tweetphoto.com/694...

  • NYE Hotel Packages in LA

    Posted on Thursday December 24th, 2009 at 12:34 in Hotel, General, la, nye

    This is a sponsored guest post written by Los Angeles Convention and Visitors Bureau on behalf of Hotels in Los Angeles. Post powered by Sponzai. As we bid farewell to 2009 and welcome a brand new year, celebrate in style at one of the premier hotels...

  • Merry Christmas!

    Posted on Thursday December 24th, 2009 at 12:33 in General

    Mike and I made the drive from Houston to Baton Rouge yesterday afternoon. I am really happy to be home. Everyone is in a great mood, we were able to decorate the tree last night, and today and tomorrow we’ll be baking in the kitchen all day ...

  • Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-12-21

    Posted on Monday December 21st, 2009 at 02:20 in General, twitter, tweet, tweets, twitter updates

    @Delightful_Toni try crackberry.com in reply to Delightful_Toni # Christmas Tree is finally up! I think we are skipping ornaments this year. # Go Russell Go! #SYTYCD # @TheAngelForever I love the snuggie photo! I absolutely love mine too. in repl...

  • This was not how I expected to start my holidays!

    Posted on Sunday December 20th, 2009 at 18:19 in holidays, vacation, General, sick, twitter

    Wow!  I was not expecting to start my holidays sick.  As you can see from my sporadic posting here, on Twitter, and on Facebook, I have been pretty MIA since Tuesday.  Well Tuesday is when it all started. I started having terrible hunger pains so ...

  • I had my first experience with curry last night

    Posted on Tuesday December 15th, 2009 at 12:06 in General, curry

    I have been curious about trying curry for a few years now. I’m not sure what brought on the curiosity, maybe a movie, or that part in Confessions of a Shopaholic (the book) where Becky tries to save money by making curry but it turns into a d...

  • Make sure to check out the daily deals for video games

    Posted on Tuesday December 15th, 2009 at 10:02 in General

    If you are still in need of holiday gifts, make sure you are checking out the daily deals on those websites I have mentioned before. Just the other day I was able to find Fight Night 4 for the XBOX 360 and ps3 for $15.00 each. I’ve also notic...

  • Why is something so simple so hard to find?

    Posted on Monday December 14th, 2009 at 21:48 in General

    So back in September, Mike and I decided to upgrade from a 19 inch flat panel television to a 46 inch flat panel HDTV.  We absolutely love everything about our television.  The only problem is that my entertainment center doesn’t fit a televi...

  • Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-12-13

    Posted on Sunday December 13th, 2009 at 20:20 in General, twitter, tweet, tweets, twitter updates

    Such a long day.Think I'm going to grab a sleeping pill & turn in early tonight.Hope to wake up refreshed and ready for #Wordless_Wednesday # Only a couple of more hours then I can go home for the weekend. Hurry up!! # What do you wear to go ...

  • Stopping Male Hair Loss Early is Key

    Posted on Sunday December 13th, 2009 at 19:00 in General

    This is a sponsored guest post written by Louis Dobbs on behalf of Procerin for Men. Post powered by Sponzai.       For many men, hair loss in an unfortunate fact of life. Whether you are going completely bald, or have just starte...

  • Wordless Wednesday December 9, 2009

    Posted on Wednesday December 9th, 2009 at 08:11 in General, houston, snow, wordless wednesday

  • This would be why I have so many bookmarks

    Posted on Tuesday December 8th, 2009 at 22:01 in General

    My bookmark list is not short. I honestly couldn’t tell you how many bookmarks I have saved in my Firefox browser but it grows by 1 or 2 links every day. If I find something that is remotely interesting, I bookmark it. Sometimes I have the sa...

  • Hello Train Wreck

    Posted on Sunday December 6th, 2009 at 22:24 in General

    I know I’ve written before about my love for a good train wreck. My train wrecks of choice seem to be reality television shows on MTV or VH1. Sometimes I’ll get into a good E! show but those are hard to find online. I spent this past w...

  • Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-12-06

    Posted on Sunday December 6th, 2009 at 20:20 in General, twitter, tweet, tweets, twitter updates

    Just 1 more hour & then I can head home. Still searching for an #ugly_sweater for the @flyingsaucerhou party on the 19th. Help appreciated # Was able to score the cardigan I've been stalking @Anthropologie this afternoon! I feel as if somethi...

  • It is snowing in Houston!

    Posted on Friday December 4th, 2009 at 10:40 in General

    I don’t know whether to be excited or mad that it is SNOWING in Houston.  Yes you read that right.  Hot as heck Texas is getting snow today.  Since I looked out of the window around 8 am I have seen the famous wintery mix of rain and snow an...

  • Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-11-29

    Posted on Sunday November 29th, 2009 at 20:20 in General, twitter, tweet, tweets, twitter updates

    RT @sunshinerewards: Amazon.com MP3: Get $3 in MP3s for free http://bit.ly/5fqdoE # Good Morning! Another great day at work… # I need to pull myself away from book challenges and get to the gym tonight. Have you signed up for any 2010 challeng...

  • A friendly reminder: Don’t OD on turkey tomorrow

    Posted on Wednesday November 25th, 2009 at 11:09 in General

    Is everyone getting ready for Thanksgiving? I am sooo not ready. I have a few errands I need to run on the way home from work today and then I need to pack. I am still wanting to make my Dutch Apple Cobbler so I think I’ll be packing the ing...

  • Holiday Tips!

    Posted on Wednesday November 25th, 2009 at 10:57 in General

    The holiday season is full of fun and cheer but in the background some doom and gloom often hangs around. There are ways to keep your holiday season fun and cheery though by taking just a few little precautions. 1. Keep your car clean and clear, do...

  • Prepare before the new year sneaks up on you

    Posted on Wednesday November 25th, 2009 at 10:44 in General

    Preparation is the key to remaining calm, cool, and collected during the holiday season.  Think about it, you start shopping early and decorating early so you can relax and enjoy the time with your friends and family.  The same type of early prepar...

  • What is on your wish list?

    Posted on Monday November 16th, 2009 at 22:43 in General

    I can’t go a day right now without someone asking me for a list for Christmas shopping. I am having the hardest time making a “wish list” that I can pass along to people. I feel that I have received so much over the past couple of...

  • Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-11-15

    Posted on Sunday November 15th, 2009 at 20:20 in General, twitter, tweet, tweets, twitter updates

    Good morning! Another busy day it looks like between work, gym time, reading, and who knows whatever else pops up # Just bought my New Moon tickets! Only a few more weeks until I can see the movie. # Why can't everything transfer when you switch...

  • Western Governors helps you complete your business degree

    Posted on Thursday November 12th, 2009 at 22:18 in General

    Over the past few years, I have learned that education is not a “one size fits all” type of thing.  Rather, many people learn in different ways and at different paces.    I found that in some courses, I was able to master the subject ...

  • Houston’s Nutcracker Market – November 12-15th

    Posted on Wednesday November 11th, 2009 at 08:20 in General, houston, ballet, nutcracker, nutcracker market

    Every year the Houston Ballet hosts the Nutcracker Market at the George R Brown convention center in downtown Houston. This year the market will be held on November 12 through 15th with the following hours of operation: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday and F...

  • Starting to plan my staycation

    Posted on Sunday November 8th, 2009 at 21:02 in General

    In December, I have a 2 week staycation booked.  The two weeks would be the week of Christmas and then the following week.  My partner suggested the team take those two weeks off as we will be working massive overtime starting tomorrow through mid-...

  • Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-11-08

    Posted on Sunday November 8th, 2009 at 20:20 in General, twitter, tweet, tweets, twitter updates

    @Jen_Kvids ooh that was a good post about Disney jumping into the Wedding arena-> http://bit.ly/49Q33o in reply to Jen_Kvids # It felt so good to sleep last night. 9:30pm – 7am. Just woke up 3 times in between. Much better than last week...