Christmas is coming . . .

I don't have the time to post, which is why I am of course. I am trying to pack for my trip home tomorrow. I hate packing. I'm an over packer ( I must be prepared for absolutely every scenario that could possibly occur) and with the excessive baggage fees these days, I have to be very careful. Plus fit in Christmas presents. I used to just take two suitcases, but I'm not paying an additional $50 to do that. Hope it is all worth it to you, Delta. Make sure you make life more difficult for everyone on the planet. Merry Christmas to you too.

I can't believe that it is Christmas Eve Eve. I'm not ready for Christmas to come and go. That just means that I have to start paying off my credit card. Though I am ready for the snow to be done. I don't think my heart can take it anymore. I'm praying really really hard that it does not snow tomorrow morning so I can make it to the airport safely and my flight won't be delayed.

I went back to get my eyes checked again today and it turns out that my eyes really haven't gotten better like the optometrist originally thought. I knew it was too good to be true. I appaerntly just suck at taking the tests or the doc sucks at his job. I'm leaning more toward me. I just get so confused with all the 1's and 2's. Most the time neither one is good so I don't want to say either number. I was really tempted to get some frames though. They have some really cute Coach and Fendi frames that I may convince myself that I need.

Well, I hope that everyone has a Very Merry Christmas!! Be safe! Love you!

Snowy Days and Mondays Always Get Me Down

If you know me at all, you know snow and I don't get along. I have been pretty happy that it has stayed away today, but don't worry it just started. Twenty minutes before I have to leave for an eye appointment. And it is sticking. I also get to have my pupils dilated, then I get to drive home in the dark and the snow. I heart Mondays.

Christmas is coming . . .

Christmas is here! I can feel it! We already had our company Christmas dinner, it was OK. Sacrament was filled with our Christmas program, put together by my roommate and it was wonderful. Tonight was probably my favorite though. My roommates and I cooked dinner (ham, mashed potatoes (made from scratch and mixed with stuffing, amazing! and yes I made them), homemade rolls, and a pomegranate salad. Oh and I made some hot apple cider. It was all soooo good! Then we exchanged gifts. We each drew a name a couple weeks ago and kept our receiver a secret. Haleh had me and she got me a really cute Christmas ornament (pink and black!) and a zebra print clutch. Very me and I love it! So excited to use it.

We finally made a trip to Ikea yesterday and picked up most of the stuff for our apartment. We all got new desk chairs (not that easy to put together, my thumb is still numb) and then we got new black placemats, a red and white stripped rug for the kitchen, a black slipcover for the couch, black sheer curtains and a black curtain rod. I picked up some red fabric to cover the existing couch pillows too. It is already looking so much more chic! Once it is complete, I will take some pictures.

Ok, and now I need to vent just a little bit. I have this thing with respect. I really like it. Not sure why some people feel the need to disrespect. I think it may be more that they don't realize that they are disrespecting me. Maybe I am too high maintence. Let's all just try to show a little more R-E-S-P-E-C-T friends!

Warrior I

I think everyone should do yoga. What a better world it would be. I come out of class always feeling so positive, like I can take on anything. I seriously forget about all my petty problems and concentrate on bettering myself. The poses are not always easy, I lose my balance a lot, but it does not matter. I know no one is judging me. We are all just trying to improve ourselves, not concentrating on those around us. Yes, this does sound a little contrary to what we are taught each Sunday, that we should always be thinking of others. BUT we all also know that we must take care of ourselves first. Just like the Flight Attendants tell us on the plane, secure your own oxygen mask before aiding others. Yoga is my oxygen mask.

Turkey Day

Thanksgiving was great. I stayed in Utah, but got to hangout with some of the family, so it was a riot. We really have a little too much fun together. I have to admit, one of the highlights of the weekend was having the apartment to myself. I love my roommates, but sometimes it is nice to lock myself up in my room and watch a lot of movies. Which is basically what I did. But since I would feel incredibly guilty just sitting around watching movies for days, I found things to do while I watched the movies. Gotta stay productive. I also got to babysit my nieces. They are just too cute for words.

Labels or Love

I have been listening to this song for a while now, but I just really like the lyrics so I wanted to share. Happy Tuesday!



Fergie "Labels or Love" Lyrics

Shopping for labels, shopping for love
Manolo and Louis, it’s all I’m thinking of
Shopping for labels, shopping for love
Manolo and Louis, it’s all I’m thinking of

I already know what my addiction is
I be looking for labels, I ain’t looking for love
I shop for purses while I walk out the door
Don’t cry, buy a bag and then get over it
And, I’m not concerned with all the politics
It’s a lot of men I know I could find another one.

What I know is that I’m always happy when I walk out the store, store
I’m guessing Supercalifragi-sexy, nothing to be playing with
I love him, hate him, kiss him, diss him, tryna to walk a mile in my kicks

(Chorus)
Love’s like a runway but which one do I love more
No emotional baggage, just big bags filled with Dior
Love’s like a runway, so what’s all the fussing for
Let’s stop chasing them boys and shop some more

I know I might come off as negative
I be looking for labels, I ain’t looking for love
Relationships are often so hard to tame
A Prada dress has never broken my heart before
And, ballin’s something that I’m fed up with
I’mma do the d*** thing, watch me do the d*** thing
Cause I know that my credit card will help me put out the flames
I’m guessing Supercalifragi-sexy, nothing to be playing with
I love him, hate him, kiss him, diss him, tryna to walk a mile in my kicks

[Chorus]

Gucci, Fendi, Prada purses, purchasing them finer things
Men they come a dime a dozen, just give me them diamond rings
I’m into a lot of bling, Cadallic, Chanel and Coach
Fellas boast but they can’t really handle my female approach
Buying things is hard to say
Rocking Christian Audigier, Manolo, Polo, taking photos in my Cartier
So we can’t go all the way, I know you might hate it but
I’m a shop for labels while them ladies lay and wait for love

[Chorus]

Spark

My roommate and I were so proud of ourselves tonight. One, we actually got to hangout for the first time in weeks. Two, we went out to a swanky lounge in town and didn't even go out until after 10:00 pm. My usual bedtime. We got all dressed up and walked the few blocks to Spark. It is a restaurant/lounge that is trying to bring a little trendy to P-town. I have to say that it was pretty neat inside. I would have done a few different things to the decor, but there is this fabulous chandelier that I want for my home someday. The best part about this place is that it features a non-alcoholic bar. The drinks are limited, but I am excited to try them all. I ordered the Shirley Temple, which is a classic fav, but this one featured a ball of pink cotton candy on top. It's like this drink was made for me. It was fantastic. We also got the Creme Brulee, which was amazing.

The atmosphere was great, but the service was pretty much terrible. I think we waited more than 10 mins for our server to even approach us. There was only one bartender, so our drinks took forever as well. When we sat down we noticed that all the other tables had cloth napkins, utensils, glasses etc but ours did not. I asked the guy that brought our dessert (not our server) if we could get napkins, and he asked "What else did you order?" "Drinks." So he went and got us each a paper napkin to place our drinks on. No real napkins for us. Not to mention that he wasn't very nice about it.

After we finished our drinks, I was debating on ordering something else, but I wasn't given the option because our server brought our check without even talking to us. Then she never picked them up. We finally asked another server to pick them up for us.

I hope that my experience doesn't deter anyone else from going, because I will definitely go again. I'm hoping they were just short-staffed or everyone was just having an off night. I have a feeling things will iron our for them eventually and I hope that they stay open.