Some Hall & Oates
I am such a sucker for Hall and Oates. Maybe it's the hair. Dunno. Alas, it is Sunday and it's time for a musical mental health moment. I am also such a huge sucker for cover music. Well. Good cover music. Snoop Dogg's cover of Metallica is still bothering me. Ha. At least Snoop was cool and rolling with the metal.
I am in love with the Bird and the Bee, mostly their "Interpreting the Masters" album. They cover Hall & Oates' hits. Inara George's voice is insanely smooth. Amazing.
Here's a live performance with John Oates. God. I want to see the Bird and the Bee live. Heck. With Oates, too? Gimmesome!
Networking...
Friends. Bloggers. Evil geniuses (kidding).
I love, love to network. If you would like me to put your button on my blog, let me know! I will have mine up soon. I am really working very hard (behind the scenes) to rebuild my blog's status and bring it back to life!
Love you all!
Shutterfly
I haven't played around on Shutterfly too much. I decided that part of my "frugal" ways for 2013, I will use my camera (Canon DSLR) more often and take my photography to a good level (It's very mediocre at this point). I am the WORST procrastinator when it comes to Christmas cards. I haven't sent any out. However.... how about 2013 cards? Totally. Isn't it cute? I can't wait to use Shutterfly more!
**disclaimer** This isn't a sponsored product review. I am posting my own thoughts on this. However, Shutterfly has a promo that once you post your project, you get a special code! Yay!
**disclaimer** This isn't a sponsored product review. I am posting my own thoughts on this. However, Shutterfly has a promo that once you post your project, you get a special code! Yay!
Cafe Rio Chicken Recipe
I have never eaten at Cafe Rio. I have seen the recipes all over the blog world and have been tempted. I am a fan of Chipotle and I hear Cafe Rio is as good, if not better. Don't get me wrong, I do not put these in the category of "traditional" Mexican food. I wouldn't do that. That's just silly. I do love traditional mexican food but I won't lie, I love Chipotle. So good. I put this in the category of "delicious" food.
Bzzzzzzz!!! Neutrogena Norwegian Hand Cream Review
I was given the chance to try out Neutrogena's Norwegian hand cream. This product came at a perfect time. The winter is Phoenix doesn't get as cold as most places but we do get very dry. This past week, I have been EXTREMELY dry. To the point I am itching constantly. It's maddening. So, to get a chance to try the Norwegian formula I was very excited! The product states to only put a small amount and that should be plenty. I have to say, the greasy feeling was a put off. At first. Once it is absorbed, my hands felt so soft and moisturized. It's been two hours since I put it on my hands and they are still moist. I give this hand cream both MOISTURIZED thumbs up!
Welcome 2013!
Call me silly but I love a new year! I won't go into my lackluster childhood but as an adult, I can experience everything I've ever wanted. Ok. Almost. However, I have the control. As we all know only we are in control of our destinies. The new year feels like a fresh start. It's like spring... for the soul! At least it is for me.
As I think about what I want to accomplish and the goals I wish to set, I try to think about the goals that I've set previously and whether or not I have succeeded. It doesn't look like I wrote anything about the 2011 or 2012 year. Ouch. Again, that was a patch of time I just wasn't putting any effort into blogging. However, for the 2010 year I did set some goals. I wanted to become more patient. Which I have. I have worked VERY hard on being more patient and I am not where I want to be but I am getting there! I also had a goal to find stable employment. I have. I just celebrated my third anniversary with my company! I wanted Emma out of her wheelchair and she is! She started walking when she was 5 but still needed a chair for transporting and for long distances. Now? She's almost completely independent.
Failures. She's STILL not potty trained. She's ALMOST there. Yay! I am still mostly housebound. Take Emma to therapies at 7 am. Drop her off at school. Go to work until 5:30. Emma comes home at 6:30 (after school program). Rush dinner, showers, bed time and down time. Oh and let's not forget about when I need to read and do homework. Ouch. Doesn't leave much a social life, does it? I did, however, want to get Emma more involved and I have! With KEEN and ballet. It's more than we normally do! I am still not eating all that healthy...
The year 2013, I turn 35. On January 10, to be exact. It's supposed to be pivotal birthday. I plan this to be a great year.
What about you? Do you have any goals, wishes, dreams, aspirations,etc. for this year?
As I think about what I want to accomplish and the goals I wish to set, I try to think about the goals that I've set previously and whether or not I have succeeded. It doesn't look like I wrote anything about the 2011 or 2012 year. Ouch. Again, that was a patch of time I just wasn't putting any effort into blogging. However, for the 2010 year I did set some goals. I wanted to become more patient. Which I have. I have worked VERY hard on being more patient and I am not where I want to be but I am getting there! I also had a goal to find stable employment. I have. I just celebrated my third anniversary with my company! I wanted Emma out of her wheelchair and she is! She started walking when she was 5 but still needed a chair for transporting and for long distances. Now? She's almost completely independent.
Failures. She's STILL not potty trained. She's ALMOST there. Yay! I am still mostly housebound. Take Emma to therapies at 7 am. Drop her off at school. Go to work until 5:30. Emma comes home at 6:30 (after school program). Rush dinner, showers, bed time and down time. Oh and let's not forget about when I need to read and do homework. Ouch. Doesn't leave much a social life, does it? I did, however, want to get Emma more involved and I have! With KEEN and ballet. It's more than we normally do! I am still not eating all that healthy...
The year 2013, I turn 35. On January 10, to be exact. It's supposed to be pivotal birthday. I plan this to be a great year.
What about you? Do you have any goals, wishes, dreams, aspirations,etc. for this year?
Here are my goals:
1. Less eating out. (It's so easy to hit a drive thru for lunch at work! However, it's so expensive! I will also eat healthier)
2. Fixing myself up more. Seriously. You should see me most days. They're lucky I brush my hair.
3. Better time management. With school, Emma, and work... I'm a mess.
4. Declutter.
5. Set a blogging goal. Whether it's once a week or just twice a month.
6. Open my business on Etsy this spring.
7. GET EMMA POTTY TRAINED!
8. Once a month: Go out with friends for dinner, drinks, coffee, whatever!
9. Join a meetup and GO.
10. I finish my degree this year and am taking one semester off before going to grad school. It's time I start dating again. I think I am ready.
11. Make it home to Kansas to visit family and friends.
12. Disneyland.
13. Get more active- exercise, community, etc. I am trying this again!
14. Take more photos. Seriously.
Through the years:
Me and my sister in 2004
My friend J, my niece A and myself in 2003
Emma and I 2003
Emma and I at the Wildlife World Zoo in 2007
Child Abuse Prevention March in 2010
Emma and I at the Farm at South Mountain 2010
And of course, us December 2012 right before the Nutcracker performance
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