Friday Updates

Well, this week has just zoomed by. I'm about to go get me some lunch and decided to take a break from work and write on the blog before I head out. I've been kind of nervous about work because of the economy but it's really hasn't gotten bad as I'd expected. I've got a big bid due on the 9th and I'll be out of town most of next week at a seminar in Dallas. I'm really excited about it because it's kind of a managerial type of seminar. Anyway I'm looking forward to this weekend. I'm running the 5K with Will and Beth on Sunday and I'm totally excited about it. I'm going to have to go buy some UA stuff to keep me warm because it's going to be in the forties in the am. I hate the cold but figure after a mile or two you won't feel it. I've been exercising and I think I've lost another two pounds. It's those two pounds that come and go so I have to be extra vigilant about them. I've been thinking about going to the SPCA to look at dogs/puppies. I think I might go because I've got all this love to give and I know some little doggie needs a good home. I'm debating it because my cats are so spoiled and I don't think they'd take to a new family member and giving up my freedom is hard. Other than that I'm just getting used to being on my own with no attachments. It's different and hard but each day is easier. I've got a small but true set of friends who are here for me and it's nice to be able to count on them. Not saying it's anywhere easy but one day at a time, right?

New Sofa

So I've had this large sofa and matching chair & ottoman forever. I bought them when I lived off Melpomene in that 3 story townhouse. That's probably like 6/7 years ago. Anyway they were perfect for that place because they were so big and puffy but since than I've moved to my house on Green and now the one on Spain Street and they just don't fit into my new decor and I hated them. I've been wanting to change them to a white leather sofa. No, not those ugly ass ones but rather a nice Chesterfield one from Natuzzi. I researched them and they were way too expensive so I was going to wait it out. However, I went to Renaissance which is a consignment store in Metairie and found this Mitchell+Gold Brady sofa at a incredible price. $600.00 with tax. It was delivered yesterday and it is really amazing what a piece of furniture in the right dimensions will do to a room.

Horoscope for Today

Which one is better? I was making dinner tonight for a friend but I could really go for a replenishing flood.

SCORPIO [October 23–November 21] Your world is going to get very wet in the coming days. At least, I hope it will. There are wrong moves you could make that would keep things pretty dry, but I hope you will go with the cosmic flow and allow yourself to get the full benefit of the replenishing flood. You need to be carried along in the fertile surge and be returned to the source of your emotional life.

Scorpio
10/23 – 11/21
Your creativity could use a nice workout, and right now the kitchen is the perfect place for it. How about hosting a dinner party? Cooking for your favorite people is a great way to express how much you care for them, and it can be as elaborate or as simple as you want. Whether you serve an elaborate five course meal or just order in some pizza, the people who care about you are going to feel well cared for. Get ready for laughter, nourishment and warm feelings.

New Year, New Things

Sorry I haven't written in forever. Busy wrapping up some stuff in my life. You know what doesn't kill you makes you stronger. I'm feeling pretty good about this year. I'm exercising on a regular basis and running my first 5K with some friends this Sunday. I just bought my first pair of running shorts in Texas colors. No, they aren't the kind that look like undies. I'm also working on my two pack and it's looking good. I finally realized that if I want to look good I have to work at it. Talk is cheap. Weight isn't going to come off you unless you work at it. I cut my bangs this weekend and they look cute. A friend of mine saw me at the RBar and didn't even recognize me. He said between the bangs and new glasses I looked so young. Don't know if he was working it or being honest but it was nice to hear. Sometimes you need to hear some compliments from cute guys. Hanging out with cool positive people with their sh*t together. Planning a trip to Spain this summer with my friend. I think I'll still go even if they don't go. I think it would be wonderful to travel alone. I also want to go to Miami for a weekend in the next couple of weeks maybe after Mardi Gras. Also might be going to SXSW if I can get some free passes from Mike.

Anyway, if I haven't been in touch I was just kind of dealing with the same ole crap but it's dunzo so I should be my normal happy self now. Yes, sometimes letting go is much easier than fighting an uphill battle. Life's too short to be unhappy.

MLK Day

In honor of this day let's hope everyone makes an effort to be a nice person today.

Almost forgot

I've been needing new glasses since my prescription has changed. I went to see my doctor because I thought I needed bifocals because I was having a hard time using my current glasses. He was like no you just need a different prescription since you're becoming far sided and less near sided. I guess it's a good thing. Wish he'd say something about my astigmatism. I decided to go with something different than my current pair of glasses that I've had forever. I went with the nerdy librarian look and I think it's going to work. My friend Isabel helped me choose them and we saw some cool seventies inspired sunglasses that were $500.00. They were so fabulous we were tempted to buy them together and time share them. They would look so awesome with a caftan and a big floppy hat. Anyway I'm not buying any new sunglasses for another couple of months. I'm punishing myself for losing the Oliver Peoples sunglasses I lost back in November. I'm rocking my old ass Prada from like three years ago. The lenses are all scratched up but they still work. Here's the glasses I'm picking up today. They are Paul Smith glasses. I also like a pair of Oliver Peoples acrylic glasses which would look good with colored lenses. I'll take a picture with them on me and post later. I had really strong iced coffee this morning hence the posts. I'm all over the place.

So Sorry

I just want to let my brother's family know that I am so sorry about their dog passing away. He was a cutie and he'll be missed. So sorry Taylor, Sandra, Hector and Jorge. XOXO

Friday Updates

Ok, I haven't updated in a while because I've been busy and distracted. Let's see what's been going on. I'll list them for you.

1. House-
I decorated for Mardi Gras this past week. Yes, it's right around the corner and I love me some Mardi Gras. I finally took down the Christmas decorations outside. No, I haven't taken down my Christmas tree. I'll have to post a picture of it. It still looks good. It's a work in process because I'm trying to figure out how to store the decorations in a manner in which they don't break yet are easy to unpack. I wish we had an Container Store it would so make me happy because I would be so much more organized. Have to head to Target this weekend to see what they have.

I also decided to drop the asking price on my Green Street house by another 10K. I should have priced it this way from the beginning but I was being greedy and you know what happens when you do that. I'm burying a St. Joseph statue in the yard this weekend. Everything helps right?

2. Clothes
Since I'm not really spending any money this year on clothes. Or at least that's what I'm telling myself I haven't really been shopping. I did get a $100.00 gift card from Dillard's from Julio so did some shopping. I bought some new Levi's jeans in a size 4 (I'm excited about this since I've been working to get to this size for a while) and some long brown leather gloves. I wanted black ones but I've already got short black ones so what would be the point. I also bought gloves because it's something you'll always have and use. Most of my jeans are fitting loose around the booty which is never good. Makes me look like I took a poop. Thank God, I have jeans in every size. I fluctuate in weight obvs. I also went to Forever 21 the other day because I was in the mood for some plaid and didn't want to spend too much money. I picked up a shirt and a dress. The dress is technically a black and red shirt that fits me like a dress. I wore it last night to this comedy show one of my clients was taping with some black tights and black flats. I looked really cute if I say so myself and got lots of compliments. It's kinda short but with the flats and tights I don't look like a tart. ;) The shirt is black/white/red plaid and is actually really cute. I'm loving my brown riding boots I picked up at Buffalo Exchange courtesy of Sandra. Isabel also got me a hot pink scarf from American Apparel that I've been rocking. It's a great color for me. I'm trying to wear all my winter jackets this winter otherwise they are going to find a new home.

3. Work
Actually the new year is starting out really good. Sales are up. I'm going to a conference with my boss and our CFO in Dallas in February. I'm kind of excited because I was the only one asked to go. Maybe they are going to make me VP of Marketing. Inside joke since our company is so small that I could be VP of whatever.

4. Health
I've been exercising but slacking a bit I will admit. I have had a busy week, however, I am trying to train for a 5K run in early February. I'm not the best runner but nothing gets me going better than a challenge. I'm maintaining my weight.

5. Relationships
Things are looking good.

I'll post more if I can think of other stuff and I'm not too busy.

Dog

I really want a puppy. They are so cute and cuddly when they are babies. I say I want a puppy but what I really want is a small cute little dog that's been housebroken. There is nothing worse than trying to teach a puppy not to pee on your floor. I've been down that road and it's no fun. Anyway I was looking for something on the internet and came up with this picture of this puppy. Made me want one really really bad. I know I shouldn't but it's some kind of cute. Maybe a visit to our local animal shelter will make me feel better.

Swamp Tour

One of the things I've always wanted to do and have never done since I've lived in New Orleans for the last twelve years is a swamp tour. Hector, Sandra, Taylor, George and I went on one on the 2nd in Jean Lafitte. It was great. It's like 1/2 hour drive from my house and it lasted about 1 1/2 hour long on one of the canals. It was very informative and fun. We got to hold the baby alligator the captain had on the boat. We got to see turtles, egrets, armadillos and alligators. Saw some buzzards too. It was a perfect day because the sun was out but it wasn't terrible hot. Here's some pictures. I took the little alligator and made me some nice boots. Just joking. I've never understood the mystique behind alligator leather. I do however like me some alligator and shrimp cheesecake from Jacquemos. Yummy!