Take My Breath Away.....

This French Style Flower Market literally did just that! These Peonies are so lush I could just fall right into them. Talk about beautiful! And just a side note, this is my 100th post! Couldn't think of a better way to do it : )

Anything But Mine

The weather is warm, the sun has been shining, the flowers are blooming, flip flops are out and about, ice cream is sweeter, and the beach is in sight. Around this time every year, I can't help but think of my favorite summer anthem: "Anything But Mine." I have a secret dream of being a song writer, and if I could have written any song, it would have been this one....along with a few others of course. This song just screams summer and always brings a smile to my face.

I went to see Kenny Chesney's summer tour a few weeks back in Atlanta with some girlfriends in tow. Kenny is a wonderful kick off to summer and no show is complete for me without this song. Of course I feel that way about most of his songs : ) But this one holds a special place in my heart. It was one of the first songs Daniel and I ever danced to. We were at the beach and there was a cover band who played this song. It was about 3 years ago and it still feels like this summer.

The Year of 27

It's official, I am another year closer to 30. I am 27. I have decided that 27 should be a new experience, a new take on life. Lots of things will be happening in this year: I will be flying for the first time in my life (I know, shocking....I am quite embarrassed by this fact), I will be living by myself, (no roommate), I actually get to use my passport, and I will not be driving to work due to my new downtown home, just to name a few.

I am anxious to see what "The Year Of 27," will bring me. It's only the beginning and I am looking forward to the ride! Here's to climbing the hill to 30 (eek!).....slowly I hope : )

Here's to celebrating!

Cheers!

How I Use Facebook

I mean, there has to be at least once a week (if not more) where I am so sick of what I see on FB that I want to come off of it. Why must people display their very personal life and all the details that go along with it? No one cares! I think pictures are great, I enjoy looking at the lives of my friends and their families, pets, friends, etc. However, there has got to be a line drawn at some point. Am I right people or I am RIGHT! FB is not a place to share your deepest darkest secrets or your life sad sob story. Why do people feel it is ok to unravel a relationship that is no good anymore I will never understand. Or talk about breast feeding....you have blogs for that and close friends to talk over dinner or on the phone with! And must I forget, the overly lovey dovey status that go on and on with baby talk and misspelled words just to elaborate how you feel. As always, it is only written by the boy or girl- can't you just text and make it private!?!?! Sometimes I don't want to know what your nickname is, or what you did last night.

This is how I use FB:

Posting pictures of my current life events.

Telling my "friends" Happy Birthday.

Congratulating when called for. (baby, engagement, wedding, new job)

Writing on a friends wall letting them know I am thinking of them, or just wanting to say hello.

Posting funny videos....and this is rare.

I wish that FB could be more private and get back to how it used to be. What happened to letting everyone and their mother (yes, my mom too) on FB? It was designed to maintain contact with friends while in college. Please tell me why High Schoolers need it? Or even Middle Schoolers? Is there not enough gossip through the halls?

When I have something personal to write or tell.....I sound off just like this on my blog. Where no one has to read it if they don't want too. Heck, they don't even see it. I cannot tell you how many "friends" I have blocked off of my news feed for the shear reason of too much info, cussing, posting stupid boom box crap, or just annoying!

If only I could stop the FB world of being so sucked in....

My Addition Has Only Gotten Stronger

I have already come clean about my addiction to Lady Gaga, and after seeing her live, I don't stand a chance of losing the thrill and excitement I get from her music. Now, I do believe it is not just the music, it is her too! Her Monster Ball Tour is out of this world great. There is nothing to compare it too, she is on her own level....and I don't only mean how crazy she is, her talent is untouchable. She is real, she can dance, and her body is banging, and as she stated in the show "she always sings live, never will I lipsync......" this had to be a dig on Brittany Spears as well as the other teeny boppers. Even though Brittany will always hold a special place in my heart, Lady Gaga has now taking a big chunk of that over. Brittany doesn't have a leg to stand on when it comes to Gaga.

I vow to NEVER miss a Gaga show that is close to me. No matter the price, the months of planning and waiting, I will be there will bells on. Well, rather I wear fishnets and a horse tail? No, you can count on me not doing that! Don't worry, there is a picture to explain!

I feel as though I have missed my calling in life. Maybe I should lace up my dancing shoes and get them out of retirement.....how I would LOVE to be on her stage. And it is a stage, best I have ever seen!

My paw is up for life and always will be. I am a little monster.

A Good Read

The past 2 books I have picked up, I have put back down. I fought very hard and kept trudging through page after boring page but I just had to end the torture. I really tried to get through my 2nd one so that I wouldn't make a habit of beginning a book and not finishing....this is very unlike me but I was seeing a trend. Was I just picking bad books or am I a quitter? Hopefully it is just my latest book selection. I was steering myself wrong (fingers crossed)!

Last night, I sat cross legged at my bookcase and read back after back of books I once had an interest in and after reading them all, I went with my old faithful. Jodi Picoult. I never find myself wondering why I chose one of her books, or not wanting to turn another page. It really is a battle over which book to read because they are all so daring, interesting, and have you hooked just by the back cover.

My book slump is over now reading Vanishing Acts. When in doubt, pick up ANY Jodi Picoult! She will never let you down, always keep you tuned in, and you will always be gasping at the twists!

Not Recommended, unless you like letters to Osama about a fake act and a woman who sleeps with anything walking when she is "stressed" about losing her husband and son. This book was very appealing and had me move it up to the top of my list. Too bad it fooled me.

Sombody's Got To Say It....

So I guess I will.

Music Edition, vol 1:

Sugarland, go back to how you were. No one likes how you are now. I don't like how you dance around the stage, and I hate how you have started to rap. I don't like your theatrical tendencies. I miss you. Come back to us.

Chris Brown, go on. You suck. Your tattoo looks like a dress on your skin. You are a mean person. Yes, we all make mistakes but you have now lost your second chance when you decided to be a tool bag on Good Morning America, then throwing a chair at the window. Really, crawl under a rock and die.

James on American Idol....attention: Lose the left dangeling earring. It's killing your image.

Steven Tyler, I want to wish you the Happiest Birthday EVER! Please, send us pictures of your wild night! I know you are going to paint the town red!