some things never change

For the past few days now I've been feeling under the weather and only seem to be getting worse. But as I lay here in bed wishing that my headache would finally go away or that by some miracle I could instantly feel better, I think back to when I was younger and all of the wonderful things my mom would do to make me feel better.

It's times like these that I wish she were here making me my orange tea that only seemed to taste perfect when she put it in my favorite mug, which of course, she always did.

There is nobody that can compete with my mom when it comes to making blanket beds on the couch or making the perfect chicken noodle soup. (You know, that super tasty kind in the box.) It may not have been homemade, but it was the best.

I would fake being sick on (more than one) occasion just because I liked that she would take the day off work and hang out with me. Even when she probably knew I was faking she would pull out all of the stops and make me all of my feel better treats. And by the end of the day, faking or not, I always felt better.

Of course as I got older I was forced to fend for myself (unless I was really sick) or she'd send in Grandma as the back up!

Too bad she can't be here with me now, because I know I would feel much better if she were. I guess no matter how old we get, sometimes we just need our moms for a little TLC.

i'd like to thank the academy

As anyone who knows me knows, I love receiving fabulous things. Gifts, compliments, all things wonderful, etc. Well, I've been under the weather the last few days and I received something that made me feel better. An award! My very first blog award.

Ooooo ahhh...isn't it amazing?!

Apparently in the world of blogging fellow bloggers can give out awards to other blogs they love. This 'Honest Scrap' award was presented to me by my lifelong pal Kim. (Thanks K!!)

Along with this award come a set of rules. By accepting this award I'm supposed to spill the beans on 10 honest details of my life (the good, bad or ugly) and then pass this along to other blogs that I'd like to honor.

Well, I think I can pull 10 facts out of my hat but as far as the passing of the award, I'm afraid the only blog I read is K's. So...if I find other friends that have blogs hiding in the shadows, I'll pass it along.

10. I am OBSESSED with Bravo. Terrible reality television, Real Housewives of anywhere, Top this and Runway that. I. Love. It. All. I've also convinced myself that if I meet any of the contestants we'd be best of friends in real life. Well, except that awful woman on the last season of Shear Genius.

9. I might have a shopping addiction. Okay, I do. A really bad one. Living by the most amazing mall in the world (according to moi) is very difficult and I hear the purses at Neiman Marcus calling my name every time I drive by. I feel like they are practically begging me to live in my closet.

8. In my rebel teenage years I was forbidden by my parents to get a tattoo or something really bad would happen (no idea now what that threat was). So what is the first thing I did when I moved away from home? Yep. Got my tat. Well, okay, not the first thing that I did but about a month and a half later.

Now I have two and one was even bought with book buy-back money.

(I can hear my mother's heart breaking as I type this)

7. As a child I had secretly hoped that Paula Abdul was my biological mother. I loved her and wanted to be just like her. (Thank goodness that didn't turn out to be true!...what a nut job!)

6. There is a good chance that I'm the only person I know that doesn't want children. Ever. (Even though everyone keeps trying to convince me that this is just a phase and once I become pregnant I will think it is the most amazing thing in the world). I think those people are crazy.

5. I'm completely addicted to my Blackberry. If given an ultimatum between anything and my Blackberry, the Blackberry would win every time.

4. Every morning I sing as loudly as possible in my car. It is like my own private concert on my commute. However, I'm not a fan when people laugh at me when they see me singing at stoplights.

3. I have met, loved and lost my soul mate. We also have matching tattoos (see #8).
(And it was not the one bought with buy-back money.)

2. Bi-weekly pedicures are a standard. Weekly in the summer. (Seriously, for a girl who wears flip flops year round it just can't be neglected)

1. I love dirty martinis. They might be my favorite thing. Ever. Blue cheese stuffed olives are must. (Fruity, frozen, umbrella wearing drinks can stay far, far away!!)

And apparently, when I drink them, I stick out my pinky finger like some snobby elitist.

(Or when I drink anything I do. K likes to point this out for me.)

Well, that's it. 10 things about me. They might not be Watergate quality but I'm sure as my blogging continues, people who don't know me will have a chance to learn more than they ever wanted to.

merry (late) christmas & happy new year!

I know this post is coming a little late, but I hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas and is looking forward to a wonderful '09!

I can say without a doubt that this will be the last Christmas I will be spending away from my family. I didn't think it would be a big deal as I am super busy with my intersession class and finishing up end of year projects at work. However, I was utterly wrong.

Overall things ended up going well here in VA (after a bout of pouting and being homesick) but it just wasn't the same as being back in Kansas with the fam. But, might I mention, probably about 40 degrees warmer! So that's something.

Santa gave me all the things I was hoping for and what he didn't bring, I'll be buying in the next couple of days. (Look out Galleria)

As for the rest of the weekend, I'll just be finishing up a bit of cleaning (yes, me!), enjoying the peace and quiet, learning all about Ancient Egypt (required apparently?) and working on my 2008 year in review post.

Until next time, enjoy the holiday weekend and don't tell anyone "I'll see you next year", it's completely annoying!

meet my blog

I've been inspired. After months of reading a girlfriend of mine's blog and having my family and friends become upset with me for my terrible communication skills, I've decided to start my own so everyone can stay in the loop.

Now, I don't know anything about blogging. I read blogs. I figured out how to write (read: cut & paste) the code to make mine look cute. And I've (fingers crossed) figured out how to post to my blog. However, when it comes to the topic I'm in the dark. So, while I'm getting in the swing of this whole thing, please stay with me. I promise at some point I'll get this blogging thing down and can hopefully keep you up to date on my jet-setting self. Or the life that I actually have.

Stay tuned...