Wow...so much going on!

First and Foremost, I must speak about the devastating deaths of Ed McMahon, Farrah Fawcett, and Michael Jackson. Of course, all happen in threes. However, my thoughts and prayers go out to their friends and family.

We all know how difficult it is to lose a loved one...my heart goes out to them!

Second of all, I am participating in the Relay for Life this Saturday and Sunday. It is a 24 hour walk in which all funds are raised for cancer. I am very excited; it is an all night event with relay races, cookouts, etc. and I cannot wait. I'm going with a bunch of friends I went to high school with; it should be a great time! It has been a while since I've slept in a tent; I love sleeping bags and sweatpants!

And then on Tuesday, we're off to the lake for a week! I'm so excited! I had dinner with my cousin E and Nana tonight and we discussed what to pack, who's gonna sleep where, etc. It just got me so much in the mood!!!

I'm also hoping that it is nice enough out tomorrow for a little beach time? I need to get some tan back in my life!!!

8 Favorite Things....

I read about this on another blog, cannot sleep and will give it a go!!!

8 TV Shows I Love to Watch (in no particular order):
1. Real Housewifes of NYC, NJ
2. Gossip Girl
3. Jon and Kate plus 8
4. Brothers and Sisters
5. Grey's Anatomy
6. The Office
7. Two and A Half Men
8. 30 Rock

8 Favorite Restaurants:
1. Anything Mexican
2. Not your Average Joe's
3. Chili's
4. 99's
5. Does Burger King count?
6. McCormick and Schmicks
7. Rainforest Cafe
8. Morton's

8 Things that Happened Today:
1. Played on Facebook
2. Laundry
3. Watched tv
4. New Job Paperwork
5. Attempting to clean car
6. Lifted weights
7. found out my mom hit my brother's car 5 days ago and never told him till he asked her today!
8. Went Grocery Shopping

8 Things I Look Forward To:
1. New Job
2. Lake Vacation Next Week!
3. Birthday in 2 months
4. next facial
5. summertime at the beach
6. shopping after first NEW paycheck!
7. my new life as a single gal
8. painting my bedroom

8 Things on My Wish List:
1. christian louboutins
2. girls vacation SOON
3. new car
4. to be debt free
5. new everyday tote bag
6. new wii fit active
7. new teeth
8. built in ironing board

Summer Fun Countdown...

1. 4 days to Relay For Life! I'm very excited for this all night sleep over, and to raise lots of money for Cancer!

2. 2 days until my job starts! For those of you who don't know, I've been in search of a job for a while. I've had a few part timers here and there however, I finally scored a FULL-TIME JOB with benefits only 20 minutes from home, and a pay raise! I am so excited, please pray that all goes well!

3. 7 days till we leave for the lake! I am in need of a getaway, and nothing screams excitement like being in Upstate NY on the lake with the fam...smores, miller lite, beer pong, walking to the waterfall, capture the flag...loving it! I cannot wait! Roadtrip with my brother, and my 4 cousins all in ONE CAR...its gonna be a blast!

4. 5 weeks until my birthday! Holy crap I'm going to be 27! I don't normally make a big deal about birthdays, and this is my first one in a long time(4 years) that I've been single for!!! Who knows what I'll do? I would like to do something fun, and invite friends and stuff however, I'm always afraid if I invite people what if nobody wants to come? I have a while to think about it!

Life as a Single Girl

So let's just say its been 4 years since I was single. What am I to do? I'm trying not to think that my life is over; this is what I have going for me:

-I'm ONLY 26


-I have a job


-I have a great family!


-I have good friends


-I own my condo!





What happen to us you ask? Nothing really...we just were fighting all the time. Clearly, it wasn't meant to be. I have to honestly say I do not hate D, but do have feelings that I wasted time with him. I ended the relationship because he wasn't ready to commit, and I wasn't ready to settle. This is how it happened.



For those who have yet to see this movie "He's Just not that into you" it places a lot into your mind. Clearly, men aren't that hard to read. It becomes evident that not only is Bradley Cooper beautiful, but that all men are different however, if they want to be with you they will find a way. It is very helpful! I give it two thumbs up!

So, now I have to date? I haven't ever really dated that much. I mean I dated a little in college, but after that I meant D like a few months after moving home from college...so enough said. I am single and ready to mingle...I'll keep you posted on how things go with dating/guys in the future.

It's been a long time...

Welcome Back to the life of blogging! I haven't been on here in a while. I think I'm about to actually give it a go now?

What I've been up to?

-I broke up with my boyfriend of almost 4 years...this in itself could be its own blog.
-I finally got a new job(clapping not necessary) and start officially on Monday!

Welcome to The People's Closet!

So this may be a little early however, my fellow bloggers may be interested in my newest non-profit venture.

It is called The People's Closet. It is a Clothing Exchange organization in which you can trade in childrens and adults clothing of different sizes for those in need!

It is also going to offer free Clothing Exchange Parties, etc.

More information can be found here!

What we need: clothing, donations, sponsors, etc.

Please contact info@thepeoplescloset.org for additional information. These times are tough for all but together we can make a difference!

You'll find 'Real Simple' atop my toilet.

Real Simple

Shape

Glamour

Cosmopolitan

InStyle

How I'd spend $1,000

I would spend about $100 at Sephora - stock up on makeup, moisturizers, products, etc. for the next year!



I would put about $200 in the bank for next year's Christmas gifts - I know kinda lame....



I would spend $100 on Red Sox tickets for D and myself!



I would spend $100 at IKEA buying odds and ends to organize house.



I would spend $25 to clean my carpets.



I would spend $100 at the Jcrew outlet on a few new summer items.



I would spend the last $375 on outstanding bills!

First rule of relationships: Honesty

Honesty

Love

Compromise

Acceptance

Ability to Change

Things I'm loving right now....

1. Baseball Season -

The Red Sox make me happy; I feel like a kid again; the sun is shining and I'm so excited!

2. Reeses Peanut Butter Eggs -

I have succesfully eaten wayyyyy too many to count. I'm seriously full from too many
eggs; who would've thought that was possible? Time to start my 21 day fast...

3. Polo's new section for the family -

You can now go on and find matching outfits for your whole family. For our Disney trip in the
fall, we are going to be that family, and now Ralph Lauren is helping make this much easier!

Check it out here.

4. Black Eyed Peas Boom Boom Pow -

This song is GREAT!!! It is not only great to run to, but also when cleaning house it literally
pumps you up! I'm so glad the Black Eyed Peas are back together. Now, if I could only figure
out a way to get tickets to Kiss concert I could see them in person!

5. My family -

It is not often you can sit back and appreciate them but, I am taking time out to do this
today. They may drive me crazy at time but I love each and every one of them to death!!!