Superbowl Ads and Congrats Packers!

As tradition in America, everyone on a Sunday night once a year we all gather around eat fabulous food and watch the infamous Super Bowl. Some watch for the game, others for the ads and half time performance.

Here's the deal, the game was fantastic! Great win for the Packers! I was rooting for them since I am a Pats fan. The Ad's were hmm... shall we say.. lackluster. I wasn't impressed. I was really bummed that none of these ad's blew me away. Only two were my favorites:

1. The Volkswagon Darth Vader Commercial
2. The Tibetan Commercial for Groupon

What really made me shake my head was the halftime show. Oh my word, seriously, who knew that the Black Eyed Peas were horrible live? Some people blame it on their equipment being terrible etc... I blame it on them. I would rather have them lipsynch the songs than sound horrible if the equipment is to blame. If that isn't the case, then wow, they really are bad singers. I say, give me my chorus and techno beats and we will call it even BEP. Deal?

What was your favorite Ad's? What were your low lights and highlights of this years Superbowl?

TGIF!

TGIF!

That's right all.. TGIF! It’s a cold and rainy Friday here in the Carolinas. But I am just happy that the weekend is almost here! Woo Hoo!

Things I love on this Friday morning:

Joining my friend's virtual book club-- Book End Bloggers

This month's book- Ape House, by Sara Gruen

Cranberry Green Tea- I buy the Trader Joes brand and love it!

Perfect cup for a cold rainy day.

Finally, looking like a hot mess and still having my friends appreciate my humor and my self as a person :) There is nothing better than that! Some even say I can be in a garage band, sadly, not a bad idea. Ha-ha.


Wishing everyone a warm and dry Friday!

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Things I am loving right now…

Mary Kay Foundation Primer--

OMG! Best primer I have ever used! I sell MK on the side to my friends and family. And I'll be honest, I have used so many foundation primers from MAC to Laura Mercier, Clinique etc.. You name it, I have tried it. When I got the sample the other week in the mail, I wasn't expecting it to be great.. Just thought- this will be like the others. But Boy, was I wrong! It is fantastic!!! And very well priced. It goes on smooth, melts into your skin. I am telling you, best stuff I have ever used! Highly recommend it! :)

Note-- It will be coming out to everyone next month. :)


Lily Pulitizer Planner-

This planner is amazing! I tried to get into the Mom agenda ones, but I I like sprial books. Easier to write in, fold pages over etc.. I guess they remind me of when I was in grade school. Who knows? They are adorable! I have navy fish one (see below). It has everything, stickers, notes, address book, folders, months and individual days etc… The planner runs from August 2010 thru December of 2011. For $25 you cannot beat that :)

Zumba--

As you all know I am a huge lover of Spin class and Yoga. BUT, I love to dance. So, when I heard of this intense work out that was based on dance moves. I had to check it out for myself. So, I found a local rec. center and contacted the Zumba Instructor. Dropped in on her class this week and I burned 600 calories in a 45 min class. The best part, it was like being at a Flashmob dance scene. It was over top, let lose fun! OMG! Best thing ever! If you hate going to the gym, working with weights or the dreaded treadmill. I highly recommend finding a Zumba class near you or buyingthe DVD's or its on Xbox Kinnect now :)

They say it's your Birthday…

It's official.. I turned the big 30 on Wednesday and I'm okay with it.

I know this is huge to say, but egh.. I am okay. There was a little cryfest that morning, but its natural. Some people I know that turned 30 were shut in's for the day. Which I can now understand why. It is very difficult to let go of your 20's. if you really think about it, you do so much in your 20's that are filled with all these milestones. College, first job, relationships, lost and gained, fist new car etc… So many, that it's like letting go of a security blanket. Sadly, I will be telling people I am 29 plus 1. haha. Until, I am ready to say I am .. Uhh.. Ya know 30. I'll ease into it.

So, here's to easing into being 30. officially an adult who focuses on retirement funds, insurance, and sadly the weather. Ya know, all those important adults topics people speak of. :)

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This is Me right now...

Girls, I have been working so much the past few months. I'm talking 70 hours a week.  I basically look lik a Zombie wearing my JCrew and Birkin bag. hey, at least I am a fashionable zombie :)

I will try and update the blog as much as i can. Right now, just focused on work and getting sleep.

Miss you all!

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Tis the Season

Christmas Eve is this friday and Christmas Day is Saturday! Wow how time flies by. Holiday plans consist of Christmas Eve dinner at my parents with my boss coming over as well. Christmas Day is Mass and then lunch at my parents. The Holidays are pretty low key in my house only because it is just my parents and I. We focus more on spending time together, being grateful for our health, jobs and so much more. Christmas is really all about being grateful and helping others in need.

Have a Blessed Holiday! I would love to hear about what your plans are :)

My picks for the perfect holiday gifts

Here is what I recommend you purchase for the ones you love:
Jewelry from my friend Tanya Burr at Talullahtu Jewelry

She has gorgeous pieces that are very reasonabnly priced. From gold to silver from diamonds t o pearls. You are definitely going to find the perfect piece for that special someone.



Personalized Stationary- Ashley Brooke Designs

Who doesn't love and need some beautiful stationary? Personally, I adore stationary. I have always been a advocate of sending notes, letters and cards to those you care for. Recoeving a note in the mail is one of the best feelings in the world. AB Designs is a great friend and her work is wonderfiul!


Michael Bonomo Photography- Michael Bonomo Photography
A true talent and good friend of mine is a fantastic photographer who lives and works in the LA area. If you look at his site, you can see that he is a true artist when it comes to photographing and film. I think some of the best presents are personalized ones. Why not give your family the gift of caprturing your holiday memories through the art of photography? It is true what they say, a picture is worth 1,000 words. If you live, work or travel to the LA area definitely contact my friend and have him take your holiday pictures.