Killed Off...

Out of all of the snow days we've missed this year (Over a weeks' worth!) today was the one that was most-needed. Well, in my household at least! Hubby has a bad case of the strep and since he is our caregiver during the day, I was really worried that school would be in session today...Luckily for us, they did cancel and I've been able to be home all day with baby girl...

This morning, I caught up on some DVR action. Besides frou frou shows like RHOBH or RHONY and such, I do like other shows with some depth. One of these is TNT's "Southland." I first started watching this show when it was on NBC...then they dropped it before the 2nd season aired, and TNT snatched it up...It stars a face many will probably recognize, Ben McKenzie, formerly from "The O.C." (And he's still as cute as ever!) The 3rd season just started a couple of weeks ago...and this morning it was on my "to watch" agenda.

(SPOILER ahead)

Imagine my horror and shock when at the very end of the episode, they kill off this guy! Kevin Alejandro starred in Southland as Detective Nate Moretta...and I LOVED him! He's been a show regular since season 1! I'm still distraught. I couldn't delete the episode off my DVR b/c I just can't.let.it.go!

Isn't it amazing how we get so attached to some of our favorite characters...(I'm like this with books too!) I've read several post-killing-off interviews w/ Kevin, and he says we'll still be seeing his pretty face as Jesus on True Blood. Just won't be the same though. *dang*. I hate it when this happens.

Anyone else watch Southland and want to sound off on this? It's going to take me a while to get over this!


Have a great Wednesday!

Newsie

Busy tonight in "class" while being distracted by the CMA's. So happy that Miranda Lambert won for "The House that Built Me." On a particular day, this song can move me to tears.

And who doesn't just LOVE Carrie Underwood. Gorge + super-talented...

Just wanted to give myself a shout out for adding "pages" to my little 'ol blog. Check 'em out! :)

*squeal*tear*faint

Let me just say one thing: BSB.



If anyone just happened to watch that little show called "OPRAH" you will know exactly what I'm talking about! Today's episode centered on old teen hearthrobs, including Jackie Jackson, who Oprah dreamed about as a 13 year old. She also had Shaun Cassidy, Peter Frampton, and THE BACKSTREET BOYS! Oh yes! All of them! Nick*, Brian, A.J., Howie, AND Kevin! Together again!



*sigh*



It was a walk through my former 13 year old world. (um, and 14, 15, 16, well...) It's safe to say they still bring out the same response in me! Hahahahaha. (Hence the title.) I'd love to see them perform again. I went two of their concerts back in their heyday...and those concerts are some of my favorite memories from that time in my life.



Which brings me to this: NKOTBSB.



What is this you ask?



It's official. The New Kids on the Block are TOURING with The Backstreet Boys!



Cue screaming and tears.



I don't think dates and locations have been announced yet...but I can wait patiently! I waited this long to see the five of them together again, I can wait for tour dates!

One Step Closer

I know I just blogged about this, but it's pretty much dominating a huge chunk of my life right now...but-I'm one step closer to fulfilling *one* of my dreams! Tonight is the first night of my last semester of classes for my Masters! Next semester will be spent doing my student teaching. I have officially turned in my letter of resignation to my supervisor! whoo hoo! That was a big relief! I feel like a huge weight has been lifted off my shoulders. Also-I've submitted my application for graduation. I belive this was the real "WOW" moment. I remember printing it off, looking at it, and reading "APPLICATION FOR GRADUATION." I still almost can't believe it. I'm so close!

Anyway-I love love love reading new blogs...I'm really into photography as *some* of you may know...and two blogs I'm loving right now are Jasmine Star and Ashley Ann. They are two completely different bloggers and photographers, but I'm so drawn to them. They are both beautiful, energetic, light, happy, and fun gals. I would love to have even an iota of their talent...they are amazing and for lack of better words, so inspirational. I highly recommend both if you are interested in photography or pretty things as well!

So glad it's finally Wednesday. Looking forward to the weekend. I think my little tiny sweet family will be taking a drive, searching out antique shops. I of course, will have my camera in tow. Maybe I'll get around to posting some pics!

My random stream of consciousness

Soo...I'm sitting here bored in class...

I should mention that I'm almost to the end of my Master of Arts in Teaching (ELEMENTARY) degree...and all of my classes are online...

But this Seminar class is just killing me...soooo boring! And someone even said to the professor: "You should be a night radio DJ...you're voice is so soothing."

Um no. It puts me to sleep. I completely zone out.

Anyway, I've at least gotten to watch The Vampire Diaries' and Grey's tonight...which reminds me, I had totally fallen off the Grey's bandwagon last season...UNTIL THE FINALE! Wow! I was totally disturbed after seeing that, but the writers did their job! I was roped back into the madness...and have been pretty pleased so far this season...

Moving along in my stream of consciousness thought process...I remembered that I STILL have not posted pictures of the office re-do...I will really try to get to that this weekend...

I really want to attempt to get back into blogging...so here goes!

Fresh Season, Fresh Layout :)

Enjoy.

Totally ready for Fall weather!

And I've been in a shopping frenzy lately. It's all I want to do! We'll not discuss the weight that I need to lose first. But I have a wishlist a mile long for fresh cool-weather shoes/boots, sweaters, tops, and heavier pants. I'll post some of these wish-list items later! :)

My high school alma-mater is having Homecoming festivities this week. I won't be participating, but I did download Kenny Chesney's "Boys of Fall" to my iPhone. That counts doesn't it?

I <3 football weather.

Hmmm...

Hmmm...it's been a while hasn't it?

If there's a single soul out there who has checked this little blog lately, I am sorry to disappoint.

Honestly, althought I had been blogging for a very short amount of time, I just kind of got tired thinking about it. So I decided to take a little hiatus. LOL For 8 months. Yeah, just a little one.

But I'm back! And I'm excited to give my little corner of the world a make-over, but that will have to wait until later...

For now, I just wanted to pop back in and say "Hi!" and that I hope you are having a lovely day!

Green Guilt...

Source

I have to get something off my chest...I've been feeling a little guilty for a while...

Since the 2007 release of Al Gore's "An Inconvenient Truth," everyone has taken a much greater notice of our Mother Earth and how we've been treating her...Which is great. Awesome.

I'm all for Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.

And cue the green guilt:

We don't eat organic. {No where even close, actually.}

My 5 month old daughter doesn't sport cute cloth diapers, and I don't make her pureed food. She also doesn't wear organic onesies, or sleep on an organic mattress.

We both drive a Toyota, but not a Prius, that's for sure. {And we both have over a 30 minute commute!}

Sometimes, we're known to drink our water from a plastic bottle! And when I go to the grocery store, those nice, eco-friendly totes that I have bought {I promise!}, are left, forgotten at home on the counter or under the sink.

We don't compost. {Even though we've discussed it, since we'd like to start a garden next summer.}

I may wear Bare Escentuals, but that's about as far as my green beauty routine goes...Even though I do love some Burt's Bees every now and again.

In saying all of that, I do try to contribute at least some...Those plastic grocery bags {I can hear the gasps} that I inevitably come home with every week, are stored up and then returned to the store so they can recycle them.

I'm also working on using up all of my household cleaners to be replaced with greener alternatives, such as Clorox's GreenWorks line of cleaning supplies. I've even tried the baking soda+vinegar mix of cleaning our tub, but my hubby didn't appreciate the smell too much. Or the fact that I also cleaned out his lunchbox with this concoction...

I guess I've just been feeling a little guilty while reading about how so many others are choosing to go green, and doing a fantastic job at it.

So, forgive me, Mother Earth. I'm doing the best I can, dang it!

All I Ever Want...Is Everything!

This book I'm currently reading is pretty good...reviews coming up when I'm done...

Movie Awards Re-Cap

I have to say, if you're a fan of Twilight, last night's MTV Movie Awards was for you!


The movie (and it's actors) won 5 of the 7 Popcorn trophies they were nominated for...


My personal fave (aside from the trailer that took my breath away) was this scene: Rob and Kirsten accepting the award for "Best Kiss." Not a Rachel McAdams/Ryan Gosling moment, but close!

They have some amazing chemistry! Love it! This image is courtesy of www.ew.com

Twilight fever has hit again...

The Countdown has Begun...

Two words for you: {new.moon.}
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Two more words for you: {rob.pattinson.}

Cannot wait for the MTV Movie Awards on Sunday, when we catch a glimpse of the next chapter...

Yes, I am a dork. And no, I don't care.

I ♥ Edward Cullen.

PS-Hope everyone had a lovely Memorial Day!

Today's weather has done nothing to improve my mood...it's just been a kind of blah day all around...and the rain and greyness outside doesn't help.

But I just discovered something wonderful! Two things actually! You must check out this awesome designer's blog/website...She's amazing! Just poking around her site will brighten you up! She's a fabric designer, as well as a women's and children's designer...her studio is amazing as well! Totally jealous!

Secondly, I discovered this wonderful group on Flickr: Inspiration Boards...I love art, in all forms!

This board is from Flickr user MayaLee

Go check them out for some inspiration! :)

Weekend Wrap Up

Hope all of the Mama's out there had a wonderful Mother's Day! My first was so sweet...I woke up and while the hubby was still sleeping, got some quality quiet time with baby A...it's funny how the center of your universe changes when you have a child! I would've rec'd a gift card for a massage but since the storms knocked power out of the whole town, I got enough cash to get one instead! LOL My lovely Mom gave me money also to start a Pandora charm bracelet (LOVE those things!) and in return, I gave her a GC to Ann Taylor Loft...

Here's my little sweetie pie:

She was a little apprehensive about making a blog appearance! But then I talked her into it!

We had some pretty rough weather this weekend...an F2 tornado touched down in a local community, destroying a subdivision...we just barely missed it! A school spring carnival was taking place, but luckily, it missed the school! Spring time in Ky has arrived!

Counting down until tomorrow night:

The ladies, from L-R: Kelly, LuAnn, Jill, Bethenny, Ramona, and Alex. (Where's Simon?)

Housewives Reunion, baby! CAN'T WAIT! I'll be waiting with bated breath to hear LuAnn call Kelly a liar...or at least that's what it was made to look like in the previews...gah, I cannot stand her! When she was running on the streets of NYC in all of her spandex glory, I was like, "Really? Really?" Who does that!? It'll be interesting to see how all the drama unfolds...

Happy Monday!

BHG Featured Photo

Still in a "home" mood...so I scooted over to BHG to take a look at some of their galleries...this is a featured photo for the day...I love this! I'm really into light and airy rooms right now...

I love the white furniture and cabinets, the light yellow paint scheme, and the gallery of frames...I'd like to incorporate the gallery look somewhere in our home...

On another note, I am soooo glad it's Friday! (And also payday!)

To Do List for the Weekend:

• Buy our Moms a gift for Mother's Day. (This Sunday, don't forget! :) )
• Mow the lawn. Thanks honey!
• Clean the hardwood
• Find a new book to read...any suggestions? Thanks for the input, ladies!
• Organize my baby's closet, as she is growing so fast! No longer in 0-3, that's for sure!
  

Hope ya'll have a great weekend!

8 No More?

I am so sad about the "news" of Jon Gosselin's affair...(if you've never heard of Jon Gosselin, I think you may have been living in a cave!) If it's even true...we've heard the rumblings of this sort of thing for a few weeks now, but it was just this morning that I read the "exclusive" from US Weekly...Wwaaaaah! I love their show! The kids are adorable! And we know Kate can go a little overboard sometimes, but who wouldn't want order and routine in a house with 8 children! I can't really say I blame her much...

I really hope this all isn't true...the new season starts Monday May 25th!

On another note, can I tell you how much I love "This Young House?" John and Sherry are amazing, I only wish I had a 1/10 of their styling ability! And they are adorable to boo...I highly recommend you check out their site if you are in the mood to remodel or renovate! They have a ton of information, links, and pictures to get you inspired!

Every time I visit them, I come away wanting to completely re-do our entire house! It's an illness, really!

And they're OFF!

Just a quick note to say:

"Happy Derby Day!"

Congrats to "Mine That Bird!" Enjoy the roses, and good luck at the Preakness!

Gotta Love It!

The weather today is fabulous! I love Spring in Ky...except when we have tornado warnings...yeah, girl with no basement=paranoia...

I believe tomorrow I'm going to go try to find some new clothes for work...really, I don't have a choice! I think Baby A will do just fine with her Daddy...he'll be on his own this week anyway when I go back to...w.o.r.k. Boo. I'm sure it will be the hardest thing I've ever had to do...I'd really just like to get it over with...

It will be nice to have some extra cashflow though, since the past 4 weeks Nick has been the only breadwinner! LOL

Hopefully tomorrow I can post some pretty pictures of pretty new clothes. Whoo hoo.