I wear real clothes now

So I was trying to put together an example of some of my new favorite things to wear...but Polyvore was having a bit of a 'tude tonight.

I will say that one of the best things about the new (soon to be announced) job is that I get to wear real clothes! No more black embroidered workout clothes for me. Another other great thing: it doesn't feel like work. I guess I thought I had a pretty sweet gig before but I am realizing that I actually dreaded going to work. Hindsight is always 20/20.

Yup, fun girls, fun clothes and literally steps away from Starbucks (oh and about 1 block away from Kirtie)...right in downtown Hanover. The only flaw is that the clothes are covered up by winter clothing...although these guys are functional and cute:

The only drawback so far is that I'm not sure exactly how much of my paycheck will actually make it home...

Hope you all had a GREAT Monday. I'm headed to bed because hubby somehow convinced me to go to a ski demo with him tomorrow. Picture this: 7am departure, 7 degrees, surrounded by people who only want to talk about skiing. Obviously I can't answer any question related to skiing unless it involves  either ski apparel choices (from a "cuteness" standpoint...not a functional one) or Apres ski.

Cross your fingers that I don't fall too many times or hit my head on the bad side :)

Happy New Year!

Long time no talk...I've been laying low since the end of November, but now I'm back! No to be too candid, but I was in a tough spot physically (brain surgery will do that to you) and my confidence was down.

I started back at work in the beginning in January and the confidence went down again. Coming back from a surgery like that immediately makes people uncomfortable...people tend to tip-toe around you so as not to "overwhelm" you. Let me tell you, this does not do anything for confidence...it makes you feel like a freaking invalid.

You know what makes you feel even worse...having people tell you that you "just weren't quite yourself" right before you left for surgery...duh. Would you have your stuff together if you were going in for that kind of thing?

After a few days back I spoke with someone at work about how I was feeling and got a different response than I expected...please tell me more about how I screwed up and dropped the ball towards the end. Talk about kicking a girl when she's down,

Long story short, I decided that it was time (probably a little past time) to move on from this job (which was my first 'big girl' job) and find something that makes me happy and feel good.

I have a few things that I'm pursuing and will write about them when there's more to tell! Until then I'm going to read this lovely quote (from a favorite movie) over and over...

No wine November

So...I was trying to do a "No Wine November" because of the big event on Nov. 26th (little medical procedure)...

BUT I had a minor slip-up tonight. Let's just say that a room full of women asking stupid questions is not the best thing when you're on day 2 of not drinking.

I guess I should explain more. We are having a fun diet-esque competition at work based on the book "Game On". It's supposed to bring an element of fun to diet and fitness. There are some rules and regulations that go along with it, but again, it's supposed to be a fun take on the diet process. Fun...as in FUN. I had women raising their hands saying that they researched the suggested water intake (for points) and the Mayo Clinic actually says something different and that they had printed that out and left it at the desk for us to "look over"...another woman said that mayonnaise was not listed on the "do not eat" list and wanted to know if that was okay to eat.

Um...here's the deal, if you think that mayonnaise is an appropriate and healthy thing to eat when on a healthy eating plan then you're a moron. That said, if you feel that you deserve full meal points, then please be my guest but don't get upset that you don't reach your "goal" weight for the week. Also, if you feel more comfortable following what the Mayo Clinic says about water intake please follow that. I promise I won't take points away from that...notice there is not an M.D. after my name...just a PR and an MRS. (ha!)

Again, I repeat...this program is meant to be fun and instill some good habits to help you become healthier! If you're a rule follower and not a common-sense follower...this is not for you.

I will say that there were lots of women who were so great and had a sense of humor about the whole thing. They're open to this different take on weight-loss...they even laughed at my jokes! Bravo to those ladies...you rock and I can't wait for you to see results!

I get it...I'm just bitching about this because I'm super stressed right now and having some ladies asking me stupid questions put me right over the edge. I know some of you have been there...it happens. Tomorrow is a new day and I'm going to wake up with a better and more positive attitude.

Until then: CHEERS.

homecoming & gameday

homecoming & gameday by lteevens featuring nars cosmetics

Brenda's back

Okay, I know I haven't been on here in a while but I have had a serious lack of things to post. I have some new house pics but want to make sure things are in "just the right place" before I put them up.  Not that this post is super fab but I thought I'd let you know that my alter-ego 'Brenda' reared up today...not quite sure what set her off...

Here's a few things that Brenda wants to get off her chest
1. Warning: If you continue to post stupid shit like how far you ran and what you had for lunch on Facebook I may de-friend you. You may also be de-friended if you post more than 1 time per half hour...again, about shit no one cares about (i.e. your children's potty training issues)...save it for your mom or girlfriends...I just want to look at pictures.

2. Pinterest is really making me feel inadequate...I mean who comes up with some of this stuff. I feel like a completely  non-creative  failure.

3. Don't talk to me (or Brenda) about college football unless you're ready to back it up. I'm really not into arguing about why Penn State is sub-par right now or just how many college games you've been to...it's not a contest (although if it was I would totally win). Bottom line, don't coax Brenda into an argument...she's a nasty biotch.

Okay it's back to wine and Real Housewives for me...there's no college football on tonight. XO

Tada...new kitchen photos

Finally...it's done! Check out some before and after photos of the new kitchen:

Notice the wall on the right side

Another view of the wall...

No more wall! New island, new floors and kitchen now opens into dining room!

Old kitchen layout

Yucky dark cabinets, laminate floor icky countertops...

New kitchen! New window, new counters, appliances, layout, beadboard etc.!

I can't believe it's finally done...just in time for football season (hence the TV in the kitchen)!

Another house update

I'm still trying to find a picture of the original bathroom with the (get this) RED clawfoot tub that was right in the middle of the room. There was also two red sinks where the side of the shower is (far side).