Weekend Update

Heeeeey girlfriends! I have been laying low with really no excuse other than pure laziness. Friday we had the ice storm of the century in Knoxville and shit was cray! I couldn't even walk down my driveway, much less drive to work so I took an "ice day". See also ice day = fat day. Ugh! My whole weekend was very low key and I didn't really have much to take pictures of so this is a mini version of Weekend Update. I went to the gym, grocery store, Walgreens, did laundry...all the usual boring domestic weekend crap.

 

This lazy little girl loved having her mama home for an ice day

THP (TN Highway Patrol) lost an officer on Friday during the crazy weather shenanigans. I was truly heartbroken to hear this and I will admit I cried even though I did not know this man. Coming from a family of LEO's, it's very real when a tragedy happens. God Bless all of our first responders!

Nothing gets my ass running on the treadmill like hearing Lukey tell me to shake it for him!
25 DAYS Y'ALL!

Hope your weekend was more eventful than mine! Now it's back to my 5 day work week grind.

Random Wednesday - Love & Hate

Happy Hump Day babydolls! I know you've missed my pretty face voice around here the past couple of days, right? Just humor me and say yes. Thankfully Mr. MLK had that dream so I could be off work on Monday and I was slummin' out in hangover city. Worst hangover I've had since I don't know when. Yesterday I was just so blah that I needed a little break. But today I'm back and linking up with the lovely Ms. Shanna for Random Wednesday - Love & Hate edition.

Love my new favorite quote. Thanks to Pinterest I find new favorites all the time, but this one really hit my spot. Nailed it. And honestly, I think we can all apply this to our lives.

Hate that it's so easy to spot a girl going through a breakup by all the "I can do this" quotes that she pins. Kinda makes me feel like a loser...

Love Twitter. More than Facebook, probably equal to my love for Instagram. Where else can you make up your own language in hashtags? #ilovehashtags #sueme You can find me here on Twitter - tweet tweet baby!
Hate that I'm on Twitter so much it kills my phone battery...oops! Obsessed, much?

Love that we booked our hotel for Louisville in ONE MONTH to see Luke Bryan! Did I tell y'all I'm going with a BOY?!?! How's that for a date?? More on that story later...
Hate that I will also be picking up my wedding dress that week before we go....ugh! I had to make this small because it hurts to see it normal sized.

Love all the new music I've downloaded lately. Music has been such a comfort to me. I have spent many nights sitting around listening to music instead of watching TV. Easton Corbin, Kip Moore, Pitch Perfect Soundtrack, Little Big Town, Gary Allen (I'm on a country kick), and duh JT!

Hate that I've somehow managed to royally screw up my iTunes and I can't get any of these songs on my phone...any iTunes gurus out there want to help a girl out?

XOXO!
 

Friday's Letters

Thank you sweet baby Jesus it's finally Friday!

 

Dear Self - I'm honestly a little proud of you after this week. It's okay to stumble as long as you pick yourself back up. Since Tuesday I have been eating right and working out, and honestly I already feel so much better. No lie. I will probably stumble again, but as long as I know I can redeem myself then I'm okay with that. #goshimsomature Dear Cutie at the Gym - Thank you for boosting this girl's self esteem Wednesday night by hitting on me! You're probably 21, but hey I'm okay with that! Dear Knoxville Blizzard of 2013 - you were so pretty while you lasted, but honestly I'm glad you're leaving today. The sun in shining and that makes me so happy. The high tomorrow is 54 but I'm going to act like it's 80.

Dear 3 Day Weekend - I see you girl! You and I are going to be so productive, but we are also gonna go out with our boots on Sunday night. YAY! Dear Luke Bryan - 35 days baby! I'm coming for YOU and your booty!

Dear Miranda Lambert - Thank you for speaking to my soul with these lyrics from your new song! Homegirl knows about numbing some pain at the expense of your liver and knowing when it's time to hide your crazy. YES! Lesson learned.

 

 

Happy Weekend everyone! Enjoy it and count your blessings!

Me in a Nutshell

I borrowed this little A-Z post from Keisha. I have some new followers up in here so I thought it would be a good "get to know me" type of deal. Plus, let's face it after yesterday's post of sappy substance - we need to keep it light hearted! (Thank you by the way for every single one of you who reached out to me and shared your story or offered me encouragement - LOVE YOU ALL!)

A. Age: Yikes recently turned the big 2-8...but if anybody asks you I'm 27, k?
B. Bed size: Queen and it's still not big enough for just me. I like to sprawl out!
C. Chore you hate: Going to the grocery store. I would trade any chore for that one.
D. Dogs: Everybody loves Ms. Tilly!

E. Essential start to your day: A hot shower. Caffeine. Kiss from Tilly out the door.
F. Favorite color: Pink
G. Gold or Silver: Have you met me?? Gold...preferably gold glitter. I do wear more silver jewelry though.
H. Height: too short for how wide I am! BAHAHA! I'm 5'4"
I. Instruments you play: I attempted to play the clarinet in 6th grade band and got kicked out and put in chorus. I dabble a little in piano. I would love to play banjo!
J. Job Title: Business Development Coordinator - it's just a fancy marketing title
K. Kids: No thank you!
L. Live:

 

M. Married: That's a negative! Ouch! {See the past 2.5 months of sorrow in my life.. or yesterday's post.}
N. Nicknames: Most of the people call me Nik...creative, I know.
O. Overnight hospital stays: None surprisingly. Many day stays and scary hospital trips, but no overnight ones...yet?
P. Pet Peeve: People who chew loudly...don't use their blinkers when turning...take up mirror space at the gym just staring at their muscles...don't laugh at my jokes..I could go on for dayssss
Q. Quote:  New favorite as of yesterday... If you want to see all my favs you can see them here on Pinterest.

R. Righty or Lefty: Righty tighty
S. Siblings: Dylan, my handsome crazy redneck baby brother

T. Time you wake up: 6:30 am weekdays, usually around 8-8:30 weekends
U. University attended: University of Tennessee, Knoxville - GO VOLS!

V. Vegetables you dislike: Beets? Is that a veggie, hmmm I don't know? I really love most of them!
W. What makes you run late: being hungover...hey! It happens!
X. X-rays you've had: broken arm, leg, chest/collar bone, head, broken toe, back...all kinds!
Y: Yummy food: Japanese food - hibachi, sushi...that's my fav! I didn't get to looking this way by not eating yummy food.
Z. Zoo Animal: Hippos - I used to have an obsession with hippos back in the day. Loved them!