Being a vegetarian I was thrilled to pick up a copy of Skinny Bitch... about 5 months ago. The book goes where no other diet book has gone before; The Authors Rory Freedman and Kim Barnouin lay it down as for as getting serious about what you put in your mouth.
The premise of the diet is vegan and it basically tells us what we already know, YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT. And lately... I've been not doing such a good job feeding my temple. You cannot be a goddess downing Ben & Jerry's and Doritos... not that that's what I eat, haha.
So anyways, back to Lent...
This year I am giving up all seafood, eggs and dairy for my already meat-less, pop-less diet. Oh, no fast food either... I know it's extreme, but I need to recondition this machine!
I am also doing some things... like using my gym membership at least 4 times a week. I already pay for it, might as well go. If I can't do it for myself, I'm gonna do it for Jesus.
Speaking of Jesus, those kind of sound a little selfish, so I also have decided while purging my diet, I will purge other things... like my closet that is ever so quickly exploding.
My goal is to:
1.) Go through all of my clothes, take what I can of designer brands to resale shops, and the rest I'm giving to my church and the Purple Heart.
2.) Find somewhere to donate my old desk top to; it works just fine, I just don't need it.
3.) Go through all of my tuberware tubs full of shit from college, etc. and if I'm not using it, I'm donating or tossing it.
By Easter I'll be thinner, more toned, refreshed, AND I'll feel good about myself and what I'm doing... oh, and I'll try to be on time to work.
I feel like I'm spring cleaning my body and my soul.
2.25.2009
2.11.2009
Shame Spiral... AND OMG
First, I would like to say sorry I haven't been here in a while. I've been re-vamping and needed a mental health break from just about everything... well except shopping.
Which brings me to my newest issue... I just saw some disgusting news on facebook.
So, I used to date this guy Jim for mmm... roughly two years. We never had the boyfriend/girlfriend title but we would go to dinner together, have class together, party together, travel together, sleep together... Had the same friends, the same interests, pretty much we were inseperable. Now he is ACTUALLY dating one of the slimiest females I have ever laid eyes on, he must be going through some serious shame spiral. I actually feel bad for him. I know that looks aren't everything, but she's not even nice, and has been facebook IMing me to tell me how much she misses me, that she's been telling Jim how much she adores me and looks up to me. Well vomit, I think she's trying to rub it in my face. Get OVER it, I dated him YEARS ago.
Speaking of dating... I met a new boy, yes boy. He's only 19. A delicious 19... God, I feel like a cougar. He's quite fantastic though, tall, well-dressed. He was going to school for acting, and now I'm not exactly sure what his plans are, but he sure is entertaining. The other night after, ehh, you know, we were lying in bed and he was talking about how he grew up partly in Scotland, and got this Scottich accent going on... then it proceeded to a little game, I say the country, he did the accent. So MUCH FUN! He was really great. I think I might need to keep him in my pocket for a rainy day.
Ooohh, also! I finally found my way to Neiman Marcus to pick up Tom Ford's Purple Patchouli... but then, I didn't like it so much alone, so I decided to get the coffret set. Tuscan Leather and Oud Wood are fabulous as well. I would highly recommend this purchase, it's a bit pricy for perfume, but totally worth it.
Hope your weekend was as fabulous as mine!
Have fun with the Oscars tonight!
Which brings me to my newest issue... I just saw some disgusting news on facebook.
So, I used to date this guy Jim for mmm... roughly two years. We never had the boyfriend/girlfriend title but we would go to dinner together, have class together, party together, travel together, sleep together... Had the same friends, the same interests, pretty much we were inseperable. Now he is ACTUALLY dating one of the slimiest females I have ever laid eyes on, he must be going through some serious shame spiral. I actually feel bad for him. I know that looks aren't everything, but she's not even nice, and has been facebook IMing me to tell me how much she misses me, that she's been telling Jim how much she adores me and looks up to me. Well vomit, I think she's trying to rub it in my face. Get OVER it, I dated him YEARS ago.
Speaking of dating... I met a new boy, yes boy. He's only 19. A delicious 19... God, I feel like a cougar. He's quite fantastic though, tall, well-dressed. He was going to school for acting, and now I'm not exactly sure what his plans are, but he sure is entertaining. The other night after, ehh, you know, we were lying in bed and he was talking about how he grew up partly in Scotland, and got this Scottich accent going on... then it proceeded to a little game, I say the country, he did the accent. So MUCH FUN! He was really great. I think I might need to keep him in my pocket for a rainy day.
Ooohh, also! I finally found my way to Neiman Marcus to pick up Tom Ford's Purple Patchouli... but then, I didn't like it so much alone, so I decided to get the coffret set. Tuscan Leather and Oud Wood are fabulous as well. I would highly recommend this purchase, it's a bit pricy for perfume, but totally worth it.
Hope your weekend was as fabulous as mine!
Have fun with the Oscars tonight!
1.09.2009
... and a call from Logan
I actually forgot to mention this! I can't believe it! Logan called me the other day; for those of you who don't know, Logan is my super young, super sexy, Mitten bound crush. He just called me to tell me that while I was home for the holidays he was up north skiing and whatnot, and that he was sad he missed me and that we need to have a get together soon. I can't get him out of my head. I want to go home like next weekend to see him. On the other hand... absence makes the heart grow fonder. We'll see what happens I suppose.
2009: A Year for Organization
I always pick something easy for my New Year's Resolution... Just to be sure that I'm not one of those "quitters"... but this year, I decided to go all out. My resolution is to become organized. I'm not just talking about getting my paperwork in order, but I mean REALLY organized. Totally 100% organized. I want to:
1.) Get all my financial paperwork in actual FILES, not just floating around in old boxes
2.) Re-do my closet, so that all my shoes, handbags, accessories, and clothing are easy to find (I color code now, but I feel like it's not enough.) If only I could get one of those rotating racks like the French cleaners.
3.) Donate all of my old things I'm not using, whether it's clothes, old CD's, whatever...
4.) Start a real recipe book, I have tons in various places, but no actual catalouging system.
5.) Actually use my planner.
6.) Plan my vacations MONTHS in advance, the last minute ones are restful, but lackluster.
7.) Work on my credit score... this means actually planning big buys (like those new Christian Louboution Patent Ankle-Wrap Espadrilles...)
8.) Use my gym membership on a regular basis.
9.) I would also like to plan an annual party. I usually have a few, but this year I want to organize one big blow-out and make it actually recurring.
10.) Buy a condo... I'm sick of wasting my money on something I'll never get anything out of. This way, especially with our current economy, a small investment could mean big bucks when I want to move out of Chicago.
Wish me luck! And as always, warmest regards to you all!
1.) Get all my financial paperwork in actual FILES, not just floating around in old boxes
2.) Re-do my closet, so that all my shoes, handbags, accessories, and clothing are easy to find (I color code now, but I feel like it's not enough.) If only I could get one of those rotating racks like the French cleaners.
3.) Donate all of my old things I'm not using, whether it's clothes, old CD's, whatever...
4.) Start a real recipe book, I have tons in various places, but no actual catalouging system.
5.) Actually use my planner.
6.) Plan my vacations MONTHS in advance, the last minute ones are restful, but lackluster.
7.) Work on my credit score... this means actually planning big buys (like those new Christian Louboution Patent Ankle-Wrap Espadrilles...)
8.) Use my gym membership on a regular basis.
9.) I would also like to plan an annual party. I usually have a few, but this year I want to organize one big blow-out and make it actually recurring.
10.) Buy a condo... I'm sick of wasting my money on something I'll never get anything out of. This way, especially with our current economy, a small investment could mean big bucks when I want to move out of Chicago.
Wish me luck! And as always, warmest regards to you all!
12.29.2008
Big Decisions...
Part of the reason I haven't been writing very much lately (besides all the Holiday traveling - which was FABulous by the way) is because I have so many decisions to make right now...
My lease is up on my apartment in one month - should I stay or should I go?
What will be my New Year's Resolution
Should I just drop Logan? I'm sick of waiting, but he's so amazing.
Should I go back into school? Take the GRE? Go get my Master's?
Where should I plan my spring vacation to?
How should I redesign my bedroom?
Now... here's the biggest issue... Marco still hasn't found a job yet. He still owes me a little for this month's rent and I know he won't have it for January. His flight attendant friend AND HER BEAU have been using my living room as a "crash pad" for a little too long. I know she's not there very much, but her man is. I like them both, but NONE of them are giving me anything (besides free airfare to Sundance, but I mean, she get's it free anyways.) The gas is up, the electricity is up, and my food... is gone...
Should they be just as gone as my apple berry cobbler ? I can't just kick Marco out. That's rude, plus I'd have to pay his part of the rent anyway, my logic is maybe he will find a new job... hopefully soon.
My lease is up on my apartment in one month - should I stay or should I go?
What will be my New Year's Resolution
Should I just drop Logan? I'm sick of waiting, but he's so amazing.
Should I go back into school? Take the GRE? Go get my Master's?
Where should I plan my spring vacation to?
How should I redesign my bedroom?
Now... here's the biggest issue... Marco still hasn't found a job yet. He still owes me a little for this month's rent and I know he won't have it for January. His flight attendant friend AND HER BEAU have been using my living room as a "crash pad" for a little too long. I know she's not there very much, but her man is. I like them both, but NONE of them are giving me anything (besides free airfare to Sundance, but I mean, she get's it free anyways.) The gas is up, the electricity is up, and my food... is gone...
Should they be just as gone as my apple berry cobbler ? I can't just kick Marco out. That's rude, plus I'd have to pay his part of the rent anyway, my logic is maybe he will find a new job... hopefully soon.
12.22.2008
The Ultimate Green Christmas Luxuries...
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The world’s most expensive television is available to you for just $130,000, and the good news is, its glass, aluminum and iron components are all either biodegradable or reusable. The bad news is, it doesn’t seem to use any less power than a normal television. But, hey, it’s studded with brilliant white V VS1 diamonds and white gold, such an important feature to have on a television. When you’re done with this luxury TV by Shaub Lorenz, you can strip it down and have them made into a necklace or something. It’s entirely handmade and has a 40-inch LCD display.12.19.2008
Survey Says!
Are you involved with anyone?
Romantically? Umm... not so much.
Who will you be with tonight?
My lovely roomies!
Last person to hug you?
Marco
Who are you talking to right now?
You.
Name some lyrics you are listening to right now.
She's the only one that I've been dreaming of.
Where do you wish you were right now?
Shopping.
Are you a bad influence?
Haha, on occassion I have been know to be.
Night out or night in?
Tonight? IN!
Last time you cried your heart out?
A few weeks ago.
Your favorite book?
Paint it Black.
Feeling?
Warm.
What items could you not go without during the day?
My phone and water...
Would you share a drink with a stranger?
Um, maybe I would just give it to them.
Do you think its right for straight guys to get their tongue pierced?
Hmmm... It's fine, I don't care what anyone gets pierced, it's just not me.
What does the last text message in your inbox say?
"I hope you have agood Christmas, miss you girl!"
How do you feel about your life right now?
I have SO much to do for Christmas! But it feels good.
Haveyou ever been caught doing something you weren't supposed to?
Yuppers.
If we were to look in your phone text inbox what would we find?
Lots of texts... a freakish amount.
Last person you talked to on the phone?
Andrew
Can you easily tell if someone is fake?
For the most part.
Do you think you're dumb?
I am extremely intelligent.
What could be done to make things better for you?
A monetary donation.
How's your heart?
Beating strongly.
Ever kiss someone with the name Cameron?
Nope.
Have you ever kissed anyone named Amanda?
Haha, um possibly once at a drunken party ; )
Can you keep a secret?
yes.
Are you happy with your living arrangement?
It's pretty much fabulous.
Do you have trust issues?
Not really.
Would you live with someone without marrying them?
Yeah, I would need to live with them before we got married.
Your lover of 10 years has cheated on you, do you stay or go?
That's tricky, it would depend, but I would probably leave...
Are you afraid of dying?
Sometimes.
Recall your worst nightmare, what was it about?
I have pretty good dream actually.
How would you feel if you met your idol and they ended up being rude?
My grandma is not RUDE.
What happened at 9:00 am today?
I was working...ish...
Are you wearing something you borrowed from someone?
All mine.
What is the last thing someone bought you?
My boss bought me a salad today! It was very yummy!
WHAT'S your current problem?
I need more time for making my Christmas treats and gifts.
LAST:
Person who tickled you?
Marco
Do you swallow gum when you’re done with it?
Accidently...
Are you usually wide awake in the mornings?
After I roll out of bed, yes.
Are you in the middle of texting someone?
Haha, actually I am.
Could you use some cheering up right now?
Everyone could always use extra!
Are your fingernails painted black?
Nope, over that.
Last time you felt like everything was just the way it should be?
Right now.
Have you smiled recently?
I am right now.
Do you like to cuddle?
Very much so.
What are you listening to?
"Bad Fish" by Sublime is on.
What are you going to do when you’re done with this survey?
Working...ish...
Will this weekend be a good one?
OF COURSE!
Have you ever driven without a license?
Yes.
Have you had alcohol this week?
Yup.
What do you need to be doing right now?
This.
Tell me about the shirt/top you're wearing?
I have a cranberry strech knit shirt under a super cute green sweater with a faux fox fur hood, it has the cutest toggle buttons.
What was the first thing you thought this morning?
Ew.
Who will you be sleeping with tonight?
Me.
Does the last person you kissed with mean anything to you?
Kind of.
Anything you're giving up on?
Nope.
Do you care what people think about you?
Sometimes.
Do you think you will be in a relationship three months from now?
Possibly, probably not.
Is there anyone getting on your nerves at the moment?
Nope.
Is there a person of the opposite sex who means a lot to you?
Yes! Most of my best friends are men.
Do you have a best friend to lean on?
Yeah I sure do.
Could you go out in public looking like you do now?
I am in public.
What is the last thing you did before you went to bed last night?
Prayed.
When was the last time you wanted to punch someone in their face?
Last night... haha, or anytime I drive really. Chicago drivers suck.
Has someone put their arm around you in the past 5 days?
Yesssuh.
How many windows are open on your computer?
6.
Think of the last person you told "I love you" to, did you mean it?
with everything in me.
Romantically? Umm... not so much.
Who will you be with tonight?
My lovely roomies!
Last person to hug you?
Marco
Who are you talking to right now?
You.
Name some lyrics you are listening to right now.
She's the only one that I've been dreaming of.
Where do you wish you were right now?
Shopping.
Are you a bad influence?
Haha, on occassion I have been know to be.
Night out or night in?
Tonight? IN!
Last time you cried your heart out?
A few weeks ago.
Your favorite book?
Paint it Black.
Feeling?
Warm.
What items could you not go without during the day?
My phone and water...
Would you share a drink with a stranger?
Um, maybe I would just give it to them.
Do you think its right for straight guys to get their tongue pierced?
Hmmm... It's fine, I don't care what anyone gets pierced, it's just not me.
What does the last text message in your inbox say?
"I hope you have agood Christmas, miss you girl!"
How do you feel about your life right now?
I have SO much to do for Christmas! But it feels good.
Haveyou ever been caught doing something you weren't supposed to?
Yuppers.
If we were to look in your phone text inbox what would we find?
Lots of texts... a freakish amount.
Last person you talked to on the phone?
Andrew
Can you easily tell if someone is fake?
For the most part.
Do you think you're dumb?
I am extremely intelligent.
What could be done to make things better for you?
A monetary donation.
How's your heart?
Beating strongly.
Ever kiss someone with the name Cameron?
Nope.
Have you ever kissed anyone named Amanda?
Haha, um possibly once at a drunken party ; )
Can you keep a secret?
yes.
Are you happy with your living arrangement?
It's pretty much fabulous.
Do you have trust issues?
Not really.
Would you live with someone without marrying them?
Yeah, I would need to live with them before we got married.
Your lover of 10 years has cheated on you, do you stay or go?
That's tricky, it would depend, but I would probably leave...
Are you afraid of dying?
Sometimes.
Recall your worst nightmare, what was it about?
I have pretty good dream actually.
How would you feel if you met your idol and they ended up being rude?
My grandma is not RUDE.
What happened at 9:00 am today?
I was working...ish...
Are you wearing something you borrowed from someone?
All mine.
What is the last thing someone bought you?
My boss bought me a salad today! It was very yummy!
WHAT'S your current problem?
I need more time for making my Christmas treats and gifts.
LAST:
Person who tickled you?
Marco
Do you swallow gum when you’re done with it?
Accidently...
Are you usually wide awake in the mornings?
After I roll out of bed, yes.
Are you in the middle of texting someone?
Haha, actually I am.
Could you use some cheering up right now?
Everyone could always use extra!
Are your fingernails painted black?
Nope, over that.
Last time you felt like everything was just the way it should be?
Right now.
Have you smiled recently?
I am right now.
Do you like to cuddle?
Very much so.
What are you listening to?
"Bad Fish" by Sublime is on.
What are you going to do when you’re done with this survey?
Working...ish...
Will this weekend be a good one?
OF COURSE!
Have you ever driven without a license?
Yes.
Have you had alcohol this week?
Yup.
What do you need to be doing right now?
This.
Tell me about the shirt/top you're wearing?
I have a cranberry strech knit shirt under a super cute green sweater with a faux fox fur hood, it has the cutest toggle buttons.
What was the first thing you thought this morning?
Ew.
Who will you be sleeping with tonight?
Me.
Does the last person you kissed with mean anything to you?
Kind of.
Anything you're giving up on?
Nope.
Do you care what people think about you?
Sometimes.
Do you think you will be in a relationship three months from now?
Possibly, probably not.
Is there anyone getting on your nerves at the moment?
Nope.
Is there a person of the opposite sex who means a lot to you?
Yes! Most of my best friends are men.
Do you have a best friend to lean on?
Yeah I sure do.
Could you go out in public looking like you do now?
I am in public.
What is the last thing you did before you went to bed last night?
Prayed.
When was the last time you wanted to punch someone in their face?
Last night... haha, or anytime I drive really. Chicago drivers suck.
Has someone put their arm around you in the past 5 days?
Yesssuh.
How many windows are open on your computer?
6.
Think of the last person you told "I love you" to, did you mean it?
with everything in me.
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