Visit Ruidoso!

Tomororw I'll be hopping a late flight from Los Angeles to Albuquerque to visit a girlfriend while she is on her Spring Break. She will be picking me up and we'll head to her hometown of Ruidoso the next morning. Most of the time, I do not envy teachers. 15-30 screaming, germy, snotty, helpless little kids all day long? Sweet Lord, NO! But getting a Spring Break, Summer Break and now a "Fall Break" [which is BS, IMHO] in addition to a Winter Break? Not a bad deal in exchange for the long hours, possible nightmare parents, and small income that comes with that choice of a career.

      My Mom was actually an early childhood teacher K-3rd grade, so I do have a soft spot for teachers since I know how tough the job actually is. My friend that I'm visiting even subjected her husband to her class once and apparently now he understands why she is so wiped out at the end of each day. Whew! We had planned to ski, however it sounds like the snow is a bit mushy and not great conditions so perhaps we'll just relax and shop and sightsee! While I love love love traveling and seeing new things, I do NOT LOVE PACKING! I don't ever think I have met someone who does. At all! So tonight, while the husband is flying- I will be playing mix and match for a 4 day excursion. Oh, the possibilities!!!!??? I can tell you this much though, I WILL bring more than 2 outfits and they will be practical!

I can ski in this, right?

Advice to ME at 23

Saw this post idea on another blog today- and thought "WOW!" Of all the things I've learned in life, I think I have learned so much SINCE I was 23. If only I could know then what I know now... Everything before then was just a warm up. Hah!



Thirst Thursday...or any day ending in Y!



Dear 23 Year Old Me,

     Congratulations on graduating college and submitting your Navy OCS package. In 6 years, this will all make sense and you'll be better for what is about to happen to you. Dump the asshole you're dating. He's a jerk, a liar, and cheater. While he will divorce his wife, he will also knock her up. Run. Far. Away. Go out and have as much fun with your friends as you possibly can and don't worry about finding a boyfriend. Men at this age don't want to get married, and the ones who say they do are lying. You shouldn't want to either. You're ONLY 23 and have no idea how great your life is going to be in the next 5 years without a serious boyfriend or husband.

     Before you leave for OCS in September, you're going to get super sick in August and wind up quitting your job.  It's ok because your boss will try to fire you anyway due to some mis-information spread by a gossiping co-worker. Just a tip, don't make friends with ANYONE that works there. They all suck. When you get to OCS, you're going to make 2 really good friends. The rest of your class is a big bunch of assholes and will make your time in Newport a challenge. You will also meet a boy. You're going to fall for him, but he will break your heart. And breakup with you on a text message. It will make for great blog material later! I'll get to that soon.

     On a sad note, this will be your last birthday [your 24th] to celebrate with Grandpa because his time will come while you're living in Georgia next year. It's going to be ok because now you'll have a guardian angel! Norfolk will be great for you. The ship you go to is a good one and you'll make some great friends. You will also meet some assholes. A lot of them. Don't let that discourage you in your career and life in general. Especially when you decide to move to California to be with your boyfriend...that you will marry.

     Your wedding is not going to be in Vegas, or the courthouse- it will be in a Church, and planned by everyone but you. Just roll with it. Your friends and new family will have a great time and at the end of the day you will be married to a pretty awesome guy :) Oh, did I mention you won't be married until 28? (pause for reaction)  THAT'S FREAKING OK! I know right now that seems like a really long way a way, but seriously. When you're 28, you will completely understand how important your single years were for you to learn and just be your own woman and have fun!

     Oh, and you'll adopt 2 new fur children while living in Georgia- and they will even move with you all the way to California. Your Mom is gonna get really mad, but then she will meet them and try to steal them. Several times. Seriously they're gonna be super cute and they might even grow on Ben- your future Mr. :)

     You will seriously take up running, figure skating, and skiing. No, I'm not making this part up. And you'll be good at it! You will own a Mini Cooper when you move to California. Never heard of it? That's ok. You'll make some really good friends in California too- your coworkers will be WAY more fun.

     All in all, just go out and have a great time.  You have lots of greatness ahead of you :)

Love,
28 year old Me

    

Sunday is a Leopard Day...

Sunday was an animal sort of day- we enjoyed our last day of meat-eating with our friends from Church. This year, for Orthodox Lent I will be joining the husband in his meat & dairy fast for 40 days. This is going to get interesting since I've never been this strict with my own diet [voluntarily]. Among the delicious eats at the picnic were brautwersts, steaks, bacon, hot dogs, and keilbasa. Very delicious and filling! And now, what I wore!

Meow!

Accessorizing!

Even some animal print inside the clutch from H&M

Dress is dark green, scarf, sweat, and purse were black.

Ring photo for good measure :)

Happy Tuesday + Outfit Post

Oh, Tuesday. Can't you be Friday??... or can I have Sunday round two (including the great hair day I had?) Here's a little outfit post- hopefully the first of many as I'm new to this aspect of blogging. Usually I'm browsing my favorite authors on blogger to find a new way to put together my closet but this time I'll share what I came up with on my own!

I tried it using the autotimer... let's just say it wasn't a success.

Thank you wind...

My shoes are awesome even thought the spikes hurt if I kick myself

Yes, that's all folks...you're welcome for the ass-shot at the end.