Christmas Wish List

Thanksgiving eve. I should have probably typed a post about what I’m thankful for…but that’s not gonna happen. Instead, you get a list of everything I’d like for Christmas. Add me to your shopping list and buy me one of these things. Please :]

1.    Sunglasses: Trudies from Von Zipper. Like 4 years ago I discovered these sunglasses and fell in love with the shape, size, tint, everything. I think I’ve gone through 5 pairs in the last 4 years…and it’s time for another. I haven’t lost the ones I own, but they’re crazy scratched.

2.    Onesie: Dark pink from Onepiece. I saw this on Pinterest like 3 years ago and have been obsessed with the company ever since. I think they were more expensive when I first looked at them 3 years ago…but even now, they’re still pretty pricy. They’re super cute and look super comfy! I want one.

3.    Phone: White & silver iPhone 5s from Apple. My phone screen shattered like a month ago and it sucks looking at it. It’s time for a new one. And of course I’m team Apple iPhone because it’s compatible with my Mac. Get me one. Please.

4.    Gift Card: Money for Target. So I can buy everything my heart desires but doesn’t need.

5.    Purse: Balenciaga Giant 12 Silver Mini City Black/Black. These Balenciaga bags were a celebrity trend like a year and a half ago. I’ve been obsessed ever since…but they’re way out of my price range. If you’re got $1,500 to spare and are feeling kind, I’d like this bag. Thanks!

6.    Gossip Girl DVD’s: Season 5 & 6. I never finished watching the series. The furthest I got in the series was where they went to college. I’m due for a marathon, I’ve got seasons 1-4 but don’t want to start it until I have all the seasons so I don’t get cut off. I want the actual DVD’s instead of just watching online because it really is/was one of my favorite tv shows.

7.    Necklace: Sugar skull necklace from Torch Song Metals. They’re a jeweler that I randomly found on instagram and have 2 necklaces from already. Check them out, they have some cute stuff! While you’re at it…buy me that necklace and some midi rings from their shop!

8.    Concert Tickets: Stagecoach tickets to be more exact. It’s a country music festival that I’ve never been to and am dying to go to next year. Everyone [except for Dierks and Lady A] is going to be there. And I can’t miss it. I need a pass.

9.    Water Bottle: Flavor infuser from Uncommon Goods. I love their site. It’s got such interesting things on there. I actually have a few of their ticket books to keep all of my ball game/concert tickets organized. A friend posted the link to the water bottle on my FB. Over the summer I drink cups of water at work and drop in fruit like strawberries, mango, and watermelon into my water because…I don’t like water. It gives it some flavor and makes it easier to drink. This is the perfect thing to have so I can infuse my water while I’m not at the office!

That’s it. That’s all I want. Well I’d like some more stuff but I’m not gonna be greedy. I feel like that’d put me over the edge after already asking for a $1,500 purse. What’s on your Christmas list? 

Man Crush Monday: Zac Efron

First of all, thank you all so much for reading last week’s post and having such nice things to say about it/me. I was overwhelmed by the number of people that reached out through blog comments, facebook message, twitter, and text. Knowing that so many people are behind me totally motivates me to keep my butt moving!

Now, let’s get today’s post started. It’s time for another man crush Monday. Why? Because there’s this feature in the behinds the scenes settings/stats of blogs that tells you what people search for when they find your blog. The thing that gets people to mine…man crush Monday. It beats all of the other searched by a landslide. Soooo let’s give people more of what they want, hot guys!

Today’s man crush Monday is Zac Efron. I’ve been in love with him for approx. 6 years. I’ve obsessed over the HSM movies, stalked him in LA, and met him at a late night tv show.

He’s been getting tons of heat lately for allegedly using drugs and being in and out of rehab. While that’s not cool…we’re here to focus on his hotness, not drugs. Here’s some fairly recent Efron, enjoy!

He is wearing a shirt in all of these photos. And I did that on purpose. Why? Because it’s cold outside right now…and didn’t find it appropriate to share shirtless photos. Also, we need to be reminded of how beautiful his face is without the distraction of a ripped torso. None of these images are mine…and were ripped from different folders off this site. Have a bomb.com Monday everyone!

15.1 Gained

I stepped on the scale Monday...I felt like I was ready to face the truth.

After losing 30-ish lbs, and starting my crazy school schedule, I learned that I have gained back 15.1 lbs from October 4^th-November 20^th.

Using my highest weight from back in April, I have lost a total of 19.1 lbs.

I know the number on the scale doesn’t define you and it’s how you fit into your clothes and how you feel and blah blah blah, but I’m not happy with what I see on the scale. And not keeping track of a number for the last month and a half is the reason why I’m where I’m at today. Moving backwards.

I have no inspirational images. No workout tips. No music. No favorite workouts. None of that. Just words, my truth. My goal is to lose 36 total lbs by December 31^st. I have 41 days. Time to make it happen :]

Who else is on this weight loss/health kick journey? Struggles? Successes? Let me know!

Workout Playlist

What's up weigh-in Wednesday?!!

Still not posting my weight. Props to those of you that do.

By the time you read this...I will be on my 3rd consecutive visit to the gym. Actually, it depends on what part of the world you're on. It sounds like something small and insignificant, but since this semester started in August, finding 3 consecutive days to work out has been impossible. I'd dropped in here and there, but nothing habitual. My load has lightened...sort of. I'm done with observations, and tutoring has dropped to once a week, so I have my nights back. There's still homework and credential packet prep to get done. Ahh! 

Anyways, back to the point. Because I'm visiting the gym more often...I created a new playlist that I can dance to jam to while I put in some miles and crunches. I think I've finally perfected a playlist that keeps me moving for an entire hour. Working out for that long sucks, but the good upbeat music makes the time go by faster. And fret not, I spared you all my Disney artists that pump me up. You're welcome. I figured I'd share my playlist with everyone :] They all link to youtube if you want to give them a quick listen before you buy...or rip, Just kidding. Don't steal music.

Jennifer Lopez-Get Right

Pitbull-Bojangles

Beyonce-Crazy In Love

Birdman-Play Ball

Britney Spears-Radar

Flo Rida-Club Can't Handle Me

Britney Spears-Boom Boom

Pitbull-Don't Stop The Party

Shakira-Waka Waka

Kanye West-Power

Brooke Valentine-Girl Fight

Pitbull-Back In Time

Lil' Jon-Outta Your Mind

DMX-Get It On The Floor

Ke$ha-Die Young

Britney Spears-Do Something

Bruno Mars-Marry You

Drake-Show Me A Good Time

Don Omar-Danza Kuduro

Pitbull-International Love

Pink-Raise Your Glass

So what do you think? Any songs in there you love? Any I'm missing? Let me know! Also, how cute is that pup?!! No idea where the original image is from. I found it on Pinterest and tried to track it down, no luck. So if it's yours and I stole it from you...sorry. Happy hump day folks!

Weekend Update: Merp

Happy Veterans Day! 

Hope everyone is enjoying their extra day off! Let's remember the men, women, moms, dads, spouses, sisters, brothers, aunts, uncles, cousins, neighbors, teammates, best friends, acquaintances,  spouses, colleagues, classmates, professors, enemies, frenemies...EVERYONE who made the decision to join the military and be part of a group that fights for our country. Thank you, to all of you!

If you follow me on twitter, you see that I complain a lot about the amount of homework I have to get done. The goal is to get ahead of schedule, so come Wednesday-Sunday of this week I can take time off from school and study for the CBEST, which I am taking Monday. This weekend was full of complaining, and some soccer.

Friday: I stayed in and watched a video about The Lemon Grove Incident and wrote a reflection on it for my diversity class.

Saturday: Chilled during the day, and read one of the longest chapters of my life...and then wrote my reading log for it. That was then followed by going out with Chels and Lime to see our local professional indoor soccer team, the San Diego Sockers! Unfortunately, the team ended up losing the game. I learned that professional indoor soccer is kind of a bigger deal than I thought it would be.

We got to the game early, so the girls and I
had some booze and dinner at Chili's. I got the
Berry Patron Margaritaaaa. Ayyyiyiiyiyi!

2. Our indoor soccer team has cheerleaders.

3. I don't think I'm going back to watch another game. 

This was my first time there, and it was the first 

time in 4 years that they lost a game at home.

4. A) They play quarters, not halves. B) At the end of 

the 3rd quarter, they do an audience frisbee toss.

5. The halftime entertainment of an indoor soccer 

game...was watching kids play indoor soccer. 

It was girls v. mostly boys, with 2 girls. 

Sunday: I spent the day at Barnes & Noble drinking chocolate milk and writing my personal teaching philosophy paper, which was pretty thought provoking. I also saw a guy skype out loud. If I didn't have ear phones...I probably would have been a little more annoyed at it. I finished a couple of other small assignments, and then got the heck out of dodge because it was freezing cold in there!

What I stared at for a good 9 hours.

How was your weekend? Anything exciting? Did your teams win? Mine lost...way to go Chargers.

Motivated For The 18th Time

Today is November 6^th, 2013. Back in early October I hit -30 lbs. And then I started observations in the mornings and tutoring in the evenings. In between…school and work. I had no time to make myself any sort of food and for the last month 75% of my meals have been drive thru. Also, with the exception of one visit, I haven’t been to the gym in a month and a half. I’ve been too scared to weigh myself, but I’m pretty certain I’ve gained 15 lbs in the last month. My schedule has been kicking my ass and my weight is suffering because of it.

This past Monday, I woke up motivated like hell for like the 18^th time. What inspired this motivation? Not fitting into my jeans again, I’m back up a size in shirts, and a friend who is totally going beastmode at the gym and posting little video clips of workouts on instagram.

I went to the gym yesterday, did some running, and gut workout…since I don’t have abs yet, and squats. Man. I am hurtinggggg today.

I’m finally done with observations and although school is still crazy, that month break was all that I’m cool with. Time to take control of my life again and finish up this weight loss thing I started. Well not some much finish, because it’ll be a life long struggle, but to hit my goal and maintain.

I’m still not ballsy enough to post my current weight for the internet to read…instead, enjoy some motivational quotes courtesy of pinterest.
 
Have a bomb.com Wednesday everyone :]
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Weekend Update: Some Busy Days Off

I always have weekends off...but since school started, they’ve for the most part been spent doing school work. I wasn’t completely caught up on school work, but I made an executive decision to have a little fun, and get the school work done at the end of the weekend.

Friday: Did a whole lot of nothing. Except for homework of course, which totally contradicts that first statement above. Oops.

Saturday: I got my hair cut and styled! And then headed Old Town, San Diego for a Day Of The Dead celebration, which was on my fall to-do list. I decided a couple of weeks ago that I needed to participate in this thing because a friend of mine who passed away last year really loved the celebration. If she were still here, she’d most certainly be there. But because she couldn’t, I was there for her. I actually was there as a volunteer and worked at the cemetery all day. I tried not to think about it much because it gives me the heebie jeebies a little.

Day Of The Dead: It’s a Mexican holiday celebrated November 1^st and 2^nd of each year where people celebrate the lives of their passed relatives, friends, and other loved ones. Although it is a Mexican holiday, people from all over the world of different races, colors, ethnicities, etc. are welcome to celebrate it. Some of the more notable things that come with celebrating Day of the Dead are sugar skulls, both the actual candy and face painting, marigolds…which are believed to bring the souls of the deceased back because of their strong aroma, and lastly the altars, which are sort of a shrine in honor of your loved one that includes the previously mentioned sugar skulls, marigolds, and anything else the person might have liked while they were alive, such as their favorite food, favorite music, beverage of choice, etc.

At the cemetery, there was a public altar where people were welcome to bring things for their loved ones. Some people brought photos, vodka, tequila, a big mac, nail polish, a cigar, etc. Below is a shot of the altar. There’s also some popsicle sticks that people could write their person’ name on. A few days after the event, the organizers burn all of the mementos provided as a memorial to everyone remembered.

Due to the abundance of candles in the cemetary at night...
I was given a fire extinguisher.
Marty reporting for fire duty!

After wearing make-up for 12 hours, the best feeling
ever was to be able to put my hands on my face! 

Sunday: Started off with a brunch with some Southern California bloggers! We went to Pacific Coast Grill in Cardiff and all enjoyed some good food and drinks, as well as the company of each other. Jill and Amanda did a great job organizing it all :] They provided us with some cute flowers and vases, as well as some amazingly beautiful necklaces. If any of my readers are Southern California bloggers, keep an eye out for the next event! It most likely will be wine or beer tasting!

The super cute table set up Amanda and Jill put together!

The sweeeet view!

Our pretty gifts from Jill & Amanda!
Stole this picture from Abby!

All of the beautiful girls in attendance!
Thanks Amanda Kathryn for the group photo!

TOP: Jill from Classy with a Kick, Raina from San Diego HR Mom, Abby from The Fabulous Life of a Natural Disaster, Amanda from Amanda Kathryn, Amanda from A Beautiful Mess, Adrienne from Pretty Chouette, Brianne from San Briego BOTTOM: Jessica from Wifesticated, Kailyn from Kailyn Marie, Marty from MartyWithTheParty

I made it home for dinner where my parents were having a small bbq for my grandpa who turns 88 years old today!

Life is so go go go lately, that I don’t even get a break on days off…but even if I did, I’m not sure how I’d handle it. Ha. How was your weekend? Any good stuff in your schedule?

OH! And last but not least…remember that bigs and littles thing I’m doing? Well my “big” Jess is hosting a giveaway and I’m totally part of it. It's my first one! Check it :] 

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