The Proclaimers

The Proclaimers "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)" song is one of our (my sweeter and I) songs. We love the words and when he is gone he always tells me that he "would walk 500 miles and I would walk 500 more..." and it will definitely be played at our wedding!

I got to the city too early to go to work so I made a quick trip into Walgreens to run an errand and as I walked in, the song started playing!! I wanted to cry out of sheer joy!!

That being said, I know that it is going to be a GREAT Friday!!

Mary Kay!

Good Evening!

For a long time I have considered selling Mary Kay Cosmetics. I have decided to jump in a DO IT! I am really excited to start networking and pampering everyone and anyone!!

I am now an independent beauty consultant and I just set up my Mary Kay website! One of my goals is to get as many people as possible to check out the website and I want to offer 10% off any and all products on the site if you are one of the first 20 people leave me some feedback!!

Sign up for a free make-over and pampering party! I want to get the Mary Kay word out there! I am so excited!!

Thank you all, in advance, for your support!

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See ya later...

...CALIFORNIA


One of my very closest friends from college left California last night to go on to gradschool and pursue bigger and better things! I am so proud of her and so excited for her while simultaneously being VERY jealous of Indiana (where she is headed). She is going to study Student Affairs while working in housing (Something she does so well!). She is will be amazing at whatever she puts her, like she always is, and I could not be happier for her!

Fortunately, I was able to spend the last two weekends with her and we were able to go to the CA State Fair (one of my favorite places!) and I helped her pack this weekend and we just relaxed and created even more memories for her to take with her!!

Indiana State is gaining a top notch gal and they are very lucky and should feel very honored to have her join their student body and they better treat her well, OR ELSE! :-)

A Big Hit

Today is my last day working at my part time gig and tomorrow is my first day out in the "big kid" world!

I have been working at the same job that I have been working at since last September. My boss has been kind enough to let me work through the summer until I found a job. I have gone on countless interviews and have been gaining a lot of invaluable experience interviewing. I heard about this job from a friend and I went on two interviews meeting 3 employees, 2 HR and the man that I will be working for! Everyone that I met there has been very kind and welcoming and I am so excited to start working there next month!

There is a lot for me to get ready for my new jobs and I am looking forward to meeting everyone on the marketing team!

Since today is my last day at my current job, I (my mom) made sugar cookies and they have been A Big Hit in the office!

So I thought that I would share my (my mom's) secret!

The dough is pre-made Sugar Cookie dough, bought from the grocery store, and then cut like you are making circular cookies. After the dough is cut, you roll the pieces into balls and in a plastic bag you pour powdered sugar, cinnamon, and coco powder and place the dough into the bag and shake it around until the balls are well coated. Then place the balls on a cookie sheet and bake according to the package. The cookies will come out looking marbled and they are delicious!

While I am excited to start my new jobs, I am nervous for the new and different responsibilities! I know that I will be a great team member and I am excited for this new chapter in my life to start!

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Sweet Awards!

Lacy in the City's sister, Laura Out Loud, has recently started a blog and she and I have become virtual friends because I wanted to see pictures from and hear about her recent wedding to get ideas about my own and I have just continued to read about her life.

Laura was sweet enough to get a couple of awards and has passed them on to me! What a doll! Thank you for these sweet awards!I wish that I could send both of these awards back to her!

The rules of the awards are to share ten things about myself, and pass the award along to blogs that I love to follow.

First, a few ladies whose blogs I love to follow and would totally recommend that you check out:

Lacey Lacey in the City
(yes, I know she gave it to Laura, but I do love reading up on her life!)
Laura Laura Out Loud
(I love her blog so I have to send it back to her!)
Adrienne AOG Daily
(Her blog is about life, love and family! Always so refreshing!)
Logan Oh, Hello
(She finds the most inspiring images that make me want to go out and shop!)
Mykael For Richards or Poorer
(She keeps us updated about her life and has the most beautiful family!)
Sarah Sarah Jane Eddy
(I love all of her wedding images and ideas!)
Jen West Sac Honey
(She always has the best and most creative ideas!)

Now for a few fun facts about me...

(1) I don't really like nicknames that can come from my name--The nicknames that I have with my friends and family are special and come from a funny or meaningful story, those are the best!
(2) I met my fiance through my best friend. He is her brother!
(3) I am so in love and I have never been so happy and felt so much love in my life!
(4) I love my family and I consider my friends to be my family!
(5) While I am very outgoing, I would rather be at home, spending time with my family!
(6) Celine Dion is my favorite singer and John Travolta (in Grease) was my childhood heartthrob!
(7) I have not missed a bridal fair in the Bay Area, yet, in 2010!
(8) I would rather be cold than hot!
(9) I have really enjoyed blogging and I think that I am getting better at it and becoming more comfortable with it with every post!
(10) I JUST GOT A JOB!!!

My God Box

My mom has always said, "It's in the God Box" when referring to something that is out of her control. I never really understood what that meant until recently and now it is one of my most used phrases!

There are a lot of things in life that cannot be foreseen or planned and it is important to remember that everything happens for a reason. People come into our lives for a reason. Jobs, opportunities, success, failure, love, lost--you name it, it probably wasn't planned! Even a fun Friday night can turn into an unexpected adventure or even a total flop

Currently, I am looking for a job and have gone on countless interviews
It's ALL in the God Box, and I need to remember to be patient! I know the right job will come along and all of these interviews are just exposing me to the art of interviewing and when the right one comes along, I will be ready!

What is in YOUR God Box?

Sweet

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Sunday Fun Day!

On Sunday morning, I went to the Walnut Creek Community Park and did yoga in the Park. If you live in the East Bay, or are ever out in the Walnut Creek Area, you should definitely check out lululemon athletica's yoga in the park! It is so nice and relaxing! I love to start my Sunday out with some calming yoga in the sunshine!

My mom, FRIEND, Christine and Christine's mom and I headed downtown San Francisco and we went to Priscilla of Boston for my muslin fitting! It was a good visit because we got to voice some of our concerns and also to try the dress on and see what it will look like in my size!! Eeeee... IT'S ALL SOO EXCITING!

After our appointment, we all went to lunch at a sushi restaurant in Walnut Creek, Sasa. Oh my gosh! It was DELICIOUS!!! I recommend (We only ate rolls): Walnut Creek, Sasa, N. Main, & Dragon and we also got an eggplant dish that was pretty tasty! The ambiance was great, very modern looking and they have a fully stocked bar with lots of sake options! Definitely a 2 thumbs up!

Overall, the day was busy, but it was all great things and I was surrounded by great people!

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