Let's Be Real

Here I am, staring at the computer screen with so much to tell you guys, and yet I can't. 

I can't because there is someone reading my blog that shouldn't be. 

I hate that because I feel like I can't be real all the time in fear that something will get used against me.

What I can say is that this year has been a transition phase for me.

I didn't realize that until I read Devan's blog last week and she described herself being in a similar situation. Something just clicked and I suddenly felt ok about everything that's happened this year. It all started to make sense. 

getting out of a toxic relationship and thinking I'd never get over it

- I've finally started to realize my own self-worth. 

The horrible things that were put into my head day in and day out are no longer there. 

I've become stronger because of it and have promised myself that I'll never let another guy treat me that way.

grandpapa passing on my 25th birthday - something that was obviously traumatizing 

moving back home for a bit until I figure out said plans that I can't discuss yet ;) 

I have a good feeling about life lately and I believe that the transition part of it is almost over. Good things are coming my way and I couldn't be more excited about it! I promise as soon as I can I will give you the deets :) So as always, thanks for all of your support and love. It means so much to me :)

I'd apologize for the seriousness of the post but I shouldn't have to apologize for what I put on my blog. I just feel like I need to be as real as I can until the situation with this person isn't a situation anymore. 

That being said, let's move onto some lighter things ehhh?

I'm sure by now most everyone has heard the song Payphone.

But have you heard other songs from Maroon 5's new album Overexposed?

Cause you should go listen to Love Somebody, Lucky Strike, and The Man Who Never Lied asap.

SO good.

Also, I know I'm not the only girl who can't wait to see Magic Mike tomorrow.

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let me just wipe the drool off my desk.

swooooooooooooooooooooooon

Now, if only I could find a guy in real life that looks like one of them, preferably Channing Tatum.

yum.

Alright, I think I've talked y'alls ears off today so I'll leave you with this.

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happy thursday!

xoxo.

Tagged & Life Lately

Happy Monday lovebugs!

I'm still trying to get back to each of your emails from last week....I promise I haven't forgotten about you. :) You've seen me mention a couple of times that work has been craaaazy lately and I don't think it's going to quiet down anytime soon. I'm sure y'all can tell....my posts have been slackin'. I'm afraid that I'm gonna have to start writing my posts a week at a time so I don't leave you guys with nothing. I just don't like doing that too much because blogging is an outlet for me and I enjoy writing everyday. 

Anyway, let's talk weekend.

Did y'all do anything fun? I stayed in this weekend in hopes to get over this cold as quickly as possible. 

Attempt - failed.

So this week I will be downing vitamins, juice, and lots and lots of water. 

Well at least one of my guys won this weekend.
And it wasn't Mr. Tebow...

I hate you Tom Brady. 

always have. 

always will.

Last week, the lovely Dayna tagged me. I'm sure y'all have all seen this going around blog world by now but I'm going to be a good sport and play along :)

Rules-

{1} You must post the rules.

{2} Post eleven fun facts about yourself on this post.

{3} Answer the questions the tagger set for you in their post, and then create eleven new questions to ask the people you've tagged.

{4} Tag eleven people and link them on your post

{5} Let them know you've tagged them.

11 Facts about me- 

{1} I eat ice cream with a fork because I don't like milk...melted ice cream = gross.

{2} I could eat Mexican almost every day. It's ma favoriteeee! 

{3} I paint my nails once a week. sometimes twice. Otherwise I'll bite my nails and there's not many things worse than finding bitten off nails. gross

{4} I love heels. I end up buying ones that are usually too high for me to walk in so they just sit in my closet. I recently started wearing my 5" ones and I love them!

{5} I'm slightly obsessed with Eli Manning.

slightly.

I'll be ordering this for next season. 

I may or may not have created this myself ;)

{6} I sometimes spend more money on my dog than I do myself.

True story {and a little bit sad}

{7} I changed my major 4 times. 

* First it was communications so I could do sports broadcasting

* Then I got in a serious relationship and realized I didn't wanna travel all the time and have a family so I switched to Sports Marketing.

Bonehead idea. Never again. 

* Then I switched it to Sociology. totally random...not sure why.

* Finally I changed it back to communications. Sports broadcasting baby...back to where I started. Crazy how I ended right back to what I first wanted to do. 

{8} I flew on a plane for the first time 3 years ago. No lie. Since then I've flown probably half a dozen times...all to new york. aaaaand all with some xanex. 

me + confined spaces = bad situation

Now I actually love the experience of flying and luckily I'll get to do that several times this year :)

{9} I'm a reality tv junkie. Sad but true.

My favorites include - Teen Mom 2, Jersey Shore, The Bachelor/ette {although Ben sucks}, Real World...um speaking of, have you guys seen the commercials for Battle of the Ex's? Totally wanna do that show if I didn't have to see my ex. I know I'll be tuning into that one. 

{10} I went secret shopping for wedding dresses years ago when I worked for a bridal store. It was definitely fun pretending to be a bride-to-be, but let me tell you, trying on dresses all day long will take it out of you! I didn't know how tiring it could be. 

{11} I was on dive team one summer and loved it.

but not enough to do it again.

Questions from Dayna-

{1} If you could have one exotic animal, what would it be and why?

 Hmm I would have to say a tiger because they are so pretty. And adorable as babies :)

{2} What would be the one power you would choose to have if you were a superhero? 
I've thought about this before and I think I would have to go with teleportation. Getting wherever you wanna go in an instant? Um, yes please.
{3} What kind of car do you drive?
White, infiniti I30....a little old but it's been a good car. I'm ready for a new one though...perhaps before I move :)
{4} What is one food you could go the rest of your life without ever eating again?
Well I'm a picky eater anyway but I would say any kind of seafood. I can't stand the smell or the look of that stuff.
{5} What was your favorite subject in high school?
It was a tie between history and english. I've always loved to read and write.
{6} Name one item you can't leave the house without.
My phone? That's a given. Aside from that, I would say chapstick. If I don't have it I feel like my lips are gonna fall off before I get home.
{7} If you could have one expensive item in the world, what would you choose to have?
Ok there are two. My engagement ring from Tiffany's. Not budging on this one. And second, I'd love a new white Range Rover. ballin' 
{8} What is one of your fears?
That I won't get married before I'm 30.
And spiders. I hate those things!
{9} If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
That I was more fearless. I'm such a worrier.
{10} What's a special talent of yours?
talking? haha can that count? caaaause I'm pretty good at doing that.
{11} Why did you start blogging?
I thought it would be a good way to keep track of my travels/long distance relationship. So glad I kept with it because it definitely got me through those hard times. Plus I've made a lot of great friendships with girls I wouldn't have known otherwise :)

My Questions to You - 

{1} If you could go anywhere in the world, money not being an issue, where would you go and why?
{2} What's the craziest thing you've ever done?
{3} If you could have any car in the world what would you choose?
{4} If you could have dinner with 3 people, dead or alive, who would they be and why?
{5} Least favorite chore.
{6} What's the best vacation you've been on?
{7} What is your food weakness? {mine is mexican....or anything sweet}
{8} What was your first concert?
{9} What's your favorite part about blogging?
{10} How many first kisses have you had?
{11} What would your dream job be?

Tag, You're It! 

Janna Renne @ Perception is Everything
Whitney @ Just a Country Girl
Alana @ Life & Times of the Intelligent Blonde
Katie @ His Diamond and Mine
Rachel @ Just Peachy
Michelle @ Making Sense of Cents
Kristen @ From Kristen with Love
Sarah @ Simply Sarah
Stephanie @ Just Simply Live
Claire @ Life in the Sweet Virginia Breeze
Katie @ Miss Dixie

Now, go answer my questions! :)
Have a great day!!
xoxo.