Gimme Some of That Blogger Lovin'

Talk about the most boring day EVER! I had to sit in a five hour class, to train me to be a substitute (I'm doing it part time to save up some dough for the move to the new job *hopefully* in May). It was pure torture. Boy, am I glad that is over with.

My day got better however when I got home and my roommate walked in calling out "mail callll!" I turned around to see her holding a package...could it be?!

Its my secret cupid valentines gift from Breaking Free and let me tell you, she really did her homework! It was PERFECT and contained a variety of things that I LOVE! including the perfect gift of organic cinnamon! YAY!

The package also contained some p.b. loco chocolate chip cookie dough peanut butter that I CANNOT wait to try, an apples and cinnamon luna bar, some cutsie socks, and a kiddie plate to go with all my other kiddie kitchen items! :) I LOVED IT and will make sure all of it gets put to good use.

In fact I already did put the peanut butter to use and made a pb&j for lunch!

Chocolate chip cookie dough peanut butter, blackberry preserves, and fage 0% mixed with blueberries = best lunch on earth! :)

So I guess boring day makes for a boring post. I'm about to go fill my day up with some interesting stuff right now, hopefully. My friend chris is in town from college for the next couple of days so I think I might hang out with him tonight.

And the countdown begins...8 more hours until my Birthday! <3 Ems

***Dinner Update***

My dinner tonight was simple, but delish!

Annie's White Cheddar Mac and Cheese with peas please.

A "plated" salad with mostly just veggies (tomatoes, green peppers, celery, cucumebers, onions, and spinach leaves) with vinergette dressing.

Hope everyone is having a good night...watch Nip/Tuck! <3

Random Things About Me and Eats!

So I was pretty excited when I saw that the wonderful Mrs. Lesley had tagged me in her blog! I have really enjoyed reading these things on the other blogs, its so fun to get to know those little random facts about everyone...so here goes my 10 random facts about myself.

1. I am the oldest of 4 girls. Yes, my dad is the only male in a household of 5 women.
2. I only get out of bed when the clock reads an even number. weird, i know...I think odd numbers are unlucky.
3. Despite my odd numbers are unlucky theory, my favorite number is 11.
4. I LOVE all veggies. Especially broccoli.
5. I hardly EVER watch T.V. My biggest form of entertainment is the computer.
6. I MUST have a cup of coffee every morning, or my day just does not start off well.
7. I sing REALLY loud in my car when I'm driving.
8. My roommate is my 30 year old cousin. Yes, I am from Tennessee
9. My dream destination would be Australia. And I hope to go there one day.
10. My two favorite spices are pepper and cinnamon, and I keep them on my dinning room table at all times, because I add them to most anything. My favorite condiment is spicy mustard.

Ok, Im sure you are bored to DEATH now! haha. Moving on....today was a mother/daughter day. And by this I do mean a "con my mom into buying groceries that I cant afford day" She recently had a little bit of a health scare, so she enlisted me to help her grocery shop for some healthy items, and I couldnt help but pick up a few things for myself as well ;)

After doing a little bit of grocery shopping with mi madre, I did a little shopping of my own...for my SECRET VALENTINE!!! Im so excited to send it now, that is on the agenda for tomorrow for sure. While I was valentines shopping I also saw something that I just HAD to get for me. These little disposable plates at TARGET, they are valentines AND owls...two of my favorite things.

For breakfast this morning I had my go-to breakfast of toast with strawberry and apricot preserves and 1/2 cup cottage cheese...and of course coffee!

Notice the cinnamon on the table, see I TOLD you!

Oh yeah, and did I mention that I think I'm probably about 5 years old because I buy zoo-pals utensils. Look at my "coffee stirrer"

Its totally a pink flamingo! you KNOW your jealous :)

I had lunch with my mom at Jason's Deli, where I had the turkey slimwich and a side of fruit...didnt get a pic, sorry gals! Then for dinner I made up a CRAZY concoction that pretty much consisted of me throwing anything in the fridge that looked good into some mac and cheese. I had the bottom of the bag of some spinach that I needed to use up so I sauteed that with some mushrooms and added that (with a spoonful of peas) to the macaroni. It was OK, interesting for sure...and fun to make! haha

In other news, I did make it to the gym today, but my roommate and I just received this on the doorstep today...

Ok, the commercials make this thing look easy...but it is HARD! I think my heart was about a minute away from straight EXPLODING after trying the do the leg lifts! haha. I'll let you girls know how it works once we get a little more into it. Today was kind of just a fun test day.

Ok this post turned out to be very very random! I hope everyone had a great day...Oh yeah, and THEY CALLED ME ABOUT THE JOB and I go back on Monday for a second interview. woo hoo :)

I guess all the prayers and finger-crossings did the job. Thanks girls. I love you guys tons and tons. <3333

Movie Reviews and Dinnerware

"If your not living life on the edge your taking up too much room."

Good morning everyone!...or should I say afternoon?! I dont know, I didnt really sleep in this morning, but im just now sitting down to eat breakfast and im definitely still in my PJS.
Last night, some of the girls from work and I went and saw the movie Doubt after work. I have one word for this movie...BORING! I have a pretty hard time sitting through movies anyway (I have serious ADD) and this one was especially hard to sit through!! The acting and the production in the movie was great, but it was just very slow and never really got to the point or got too exciting. I can definitely see it being nominated for all those awards though, just not my type of movie. I give it a 4.
Here are my AMAZING colleagues...I love every single one of them, it really is like a big family at work and I am so blessed to be surrounded by such amazing and strong women everyday.

From left to right Tina, Tanya, Renee, and Stephanie.

Ok, I just feel like I need to praise these girls just a little bit more, because I truely look up to and admire every single one of them.
Tina is one of the strongest women that I know, she has been through so much in her life and works so hard everyday. She is going to school now to become a nurse, so that she can support herself and her two sons. She has had a ton of obstacles, but has never let that stand in her way.
Tanya is the friend that I always go to for advice. She always gives the best advice and thinks of things in ways that I would never think of. We have been through a whole lot together and I consider her one of my best friends, she is my shopping my buddy and my partner in crime. She is currently expecting her third child! we hope its a boy!!
Renee is my boss, but she is more like a second mother to me! I feel like I can talk to her about anything. we even argue like mother and daughter. She is the best boss that I have ever had and I really look up to and respect her for that.
Stephanie is like my older sister. She and I always butt heads because we are both so stubborn! But we always hug and make up in about five mintues! She just got married a few months ago and I threw her bacherlotte party and helped decorate for her wedding. She is the kind of friend that would be there for you in heartbeat if you needed her. no questions asked. I love her to death and I would do anything for her in return.
Ok, thats enough of that seriousness! haha. I just fell so lucky to have such great friends that I just had to brag a little bit.
On to other things...I MUST have this plate set
How cute is that?! Its got sushi all over it! haha. I think I need it.
I need to decorate my house a little more, I feel like it needs more personality! where is the best place to get cool, unique home decor?