Gift Cards

Thanks to my dear friend Erin I went to the bookstore on Sunday and purchased 3 books! Oh how I love being in a bookstore...any bookstore. I love the smell, all the small places you can cop-a-squat and read the possible books you will take home. I bought myself a coffee and enjoyed hours wondering, picking and choosing all that interest me. I walked out with two poetry and one travel book! I love gift cards!!

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Films

My life has taken another turn. I'm in search of a new job and busy

with our new company as well. Only the Lord knows how this will end and my faith is strong. So when I'm not busy looking for work or running around getting ready for the Chicago Bridal Expo I have enjoyed renting movies from Netflix. Here are a few honorable mentions:

Bright Star

Moliere

Ghost Town

Bread and Tulips

Definitely, Maybe

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

These movies I have found funny, moving, tear gripping and down right lovely. I watched Bright Star last night and haven't cried that way in a very long time. This is a must buy for my home collection.

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Updated Pictures

For my birthday I bought myself a bouquet of flowers. We're all shaking off "old man winter" and ready to stretch our legs out and enjoy spring & summer. So off I've been enjoying Chi Town and finding some "new favorite stores" of mine. Enjoy the pictures!

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P90X wk 2

Ok little behind on this one since I’m in the middle of week 3, but let me share my thoughts on week 2. I found myself struggling to workout, always having an excuse to not do it. Of course I did but I didn’t “Bring It” each workout. So for whatever reason I was feeling lazy and wanting to just stop thank God I didn’t. On day six of week 2 I snapped out of it and “Brought It” and what a difference it made. I realized that I am the only one who can stop me from progressing forward and achieving the physical goal I seek. Since then I have been pushing myself to another level and I love the feeling I get knowing I am changing into the woman I want to be!

Cracking the windows open

Last week was a beautiful week. The skies were clear from the gray clouds I have grown accustomed to these past months. What a treat it was and I suddenly felt like getting ready for spring. I went out and bought some candles for my little patio and some decorations. We swept the patio and started getting it all “pretty” for the evenings I was already planning on spending out there.

In the spring cleaning mood I started opening windows around the apartment. These windows haven’t been open since late October so it was a little difficult. Like an old grumpy man refusing to let its grip go I struggled to crack my windows open. Finally with one big pull I opened it and a cool whoosh of fresh air came in. Ahhh how great it felt, I lit my new candle and started cleaning my place.

The beautiful weather didn’t last long, first day of spring here in Chicago it snowed! I went outside and brought in my new patio candles and décor…guess I was too early.

Loving it!

The other day I had to go to the suburbs for a business event. Hours later my business partners and I were searching for a place to eat, frustrated I yelled, “Take me back to the city!” about an hour later I was sitting at a table in the middle of Lincoln Park. Ahhh it was wonderful to be back in this crazy, full-of-life city. The weather is changing, still cold but the snow is melted and everyone is coming out of hibernation.

Today I did something I haven’t been able to do in over 8 months…and that was shop for me! I picked up a skirt, white tank and “girly stuff” and Victorias Secret! Ohhh how I enjoyed this day and look forward to many more to come.

Birthday Meltdown

Anyone who knows me….really knows me understands how my birthday is a big deal. I love celebrating…Me! I love the balloons, streamers, confetti, PRESENTS, well wishes, cards, hugs, smiles and laughs. It’s a day that I feel loved and special.

Of course I knew that my 38th birthday would be different but one day on my way home from work, the reality hit me, and hit me hard. I sat at the very back of the bus and cried knowing that I would truly be alone this birthday. It would be just another day! That has never happened and I fell apart knowing the truth of it. But of course true to form, after two days I pulled myself together and chalked it up to being another one of those “first”. I have no expectations this year and I think that is the wisest thing I can do. I will find someway of making it special!

Cause that’s what I do!