i went to the mall yesterday, my kryptonite.

i was only supposed to spend 100 or less and spent about 400.

ok, everything i found was such a bargain, but now i have major guilt.

on the upside, some items are for my momma, its her bday this friday.

and a majority of the things i did need... sorta... and it was all on sale except for the sephora stuff, but sale makeup in kinda weird and old and not good.

also on the upside, i will be so stylish on my trip.

see you in 8 days blo!

nobody ever believes me how hard this video is. when i first started doing it about a month ago, i could even make it through the first 25 minutes.

now, i can do the whole ting straight through. my cousin tried it with me earlier this week and she is young and super fit, and she could barely make it through. she thought she was going to throw up.

i guess that why this lady is the biggest loser trainer, she is a beast.

if you want an a*% kicking workout, try it!

it is so coming to aruba with me...

has a positive contribution to mankind. well, that's what my fortune said anyway.


i picked up some delish chinese food, and not the gross take out kind, the quality kind that is not greasy and not fried cat. my momma ust came home from alaska tonight, and that bish brought back a crap load of fresh fishes that she and (e:hodown) caught! mmmmmm, thanks ladies.

so, i yelled at my momma, "woman where's my presents?" i was really just joking, but it turns out she got me a sparkle tee, which is kinda not my style, but it's a t-shirt so who cares, and also a shot glass. lol. now don't get me wrong i love sparkle, but not for t-shirts or jeans, or really large pieces, more for jewelry, lollipops, and accessories.

does your mother buy you shot glasses?

anyway, it's cute that she thought of me! i am going to get her something sweet in aruba.

speaking of which t minus 10 days......... woooooooooooooooo.

there is major dramz at work with the schedule and whatnot, and i don't even know what days i am working next week and class starts and other job so it should really all be insanity.

i've been up since 530 and i am now going to sleep. i have a big day tomorrow, i am going to start it out with a workout, then pool time, then get ready, nails, best hot cocoa in the world, and then shopping. it's going to be a great one!

I am fine with being alone in the daytime. At night I am severly afraid of the dark.


I never want to live alone. I want mamma ho to come home and then I will feel safe again.


I swear there are monsters here. And rattlers too.


Basically I would like my mom a boyfriend or a friend to come and protect me from the creatures of the night.


I haven't been sleeping well at night and then so tired all day the last week. I can sleep when its light out and I am fine but I need a night protector.


This makes me the biggest baby alive...

so, i remember the days of when 2 hours was the daily norm for my getting ready routine...

and as the years have passed that has slimmed down to about 30 min from shower to out of the door. working at a hospital and also with kids, it's not the most glamorous and requires little makeup and hair and clothing decisions....

i hardly ever blow my hair dry or really do much to it other than wash, load on the conditioner, and put in some leave in treatments.... it looks fine but never really great....

i have a fear of starting it on fire esp in the summer months....

i blew it dry today, and i forget how long it has gotten and how nice it can look when i put in some effort... go voluminous hairday!

i have an interview on wed for a job that i will prob be offered and doubtfully take, but it will put a face to a name and if they offer something better in the future then who knows!

plus, i like getting dressed up and looking professional!

here's the hur...

having a fun night with my cuz.... we did a (pro) photo shoot, and i think you guys are gonna really like what you see...
















and now to somewhat unscar your memory... the cuteness!

I was rushing out of the house this morning for work and I packed such a healthy lunch. When I got to work I realised that I forgot it at home! :o)

Rip healthy lunch!

so, i am finally going to post some vegas photos... i can't even put into words how much fun i had. i would put that weekend into my top ten most fun experiences thus far folder.

it's amazing what an insanely great summer i have had, it seems like life just keeps getting better. i think it has a lot to do with the fact that i am around my momma, and it feels good to have so much positive support around. that and it also seems like life is just so much easier here, and things happen with just a little effort! i am so grateful for all of the visitors, including (e:deeglam) and my niece and sister in law.

i feel like a lucky lady to be leading such a charmed life and i try not to take anything for granted!

i am sending the moms of the alaska today where she is meeting up with (e:hodown) for vaca, i hope they have a great time and take tons of pics... but i will be lonely in this house all alone! lucky for me, i have a detailed list of tasks and chores to complete for the mom, which i don't mind at all since she is the best eva! i gave her a spa mani and pedi today to prep and relax her for her trip, so she will look nice and groomed for the wilderness.

anyway, i am onto some new job leads and hopefully i will be out of the hospital for good soon, since i am not so happy there... but it pays the bills, so at least i have that.

anyway, here are a few photos from the vegas trip!






my road trip buddies. we have deemed ourselves america's next best crunk crew. these chicks are hardcore, and we def went all out with 3 all nighters in a row... crazay!




what is a trip to vegas without an impromptu forklift photo op???



the inside garden walkway at the wynn, i wish i could have a courtyard like this with giant balls of flowers and trees and lights- le sigh.




my friend jacob modeling some skinny jeans for us, hawt!



we stopped at the hoover dam, next time i am def taking the tour, it was so crazy looking, like some aliens came down and put all of these weird metal towers and wires everywhere. i asked the cute guy at the security checkpoint when it was built and his response was, "i don't know i just work here." we both laughed and i told him he needs to find out, and so do i.



me with my couture crap pop. i paid 25 dollars and the rhinestones started falling off just hours later, oh well, i am going to create my own better version that is not cheap. it is super fun and sparkly though, which are my two favs things in life- fun and sparkle!

that funky monkey chunky....

i just like that song. anyway, i need to get a proper post togetha but i have had no time.


aruba is officially on in three weeks. get ready islanders, the ho is coming!

Eventually. In the meantime I have accomplished a new personal record of most hours spent awake in 96 hour period. Less than 8 hours of sleep and back at work and I feel fine.
I don't think I ever plan on doing this again but I suppose the human body is pretty resilient.

Went to Vegas brought the dramz and crazy... Now I will return to boringness which is actually how I prefer it.

I will pay some pics later or tomorrow!