Crown Princess Life

Something different

2010-03-01T21:52:00.002-06:00

So I am attempting something new. Well, sorta. It's kind of an experiment for me. I'm attempting to be vegetarian for Lent. Now, I'm not a "practicing Catholic", but that's neither here nor there and I will not discuss details. Don't ask. I don't speak religion on this blog. Get over it. Email if you have questions.Anywhos, I've decided to try this new thing because I started noticing

You're asking me?

2010-02-18T07:54:00.003-06:00

So this is super random but I've been getting a lot of people asking me how I do my hair because it always looks great. Seriously? You are asking me what I do to my hair? So, for the 2 people who actually wanna know, here is the process to super straight hair.... =)1. I use whatever shampoo and conditioner is on sale i.e. on the cheap. They all do the same thing. I'll usually switch to a

Vivaaaaaaaaaa LAS VEGAS!

2010-02-17T07:59:00.003-06:00

Lovey and I are going to VEGAS! Happy belated minimoon to us!!! I'm so excited. You just don't understand. I have a slight confession as to why I'm so excited.....I've never been out of Texas (ok ok, so I went to Kentucky to see family when I was 10 but that doesnt count & I went to Disneyworld when I was 6 but all I remember is the spinning tea cups so that doesn't count either) and........

13.1

2010-02-16T07:50:00.003-06:00

So I accomplished a goal. I finished a half marathon! And the Austin Half Marathon at that! Oh my science was it hard! Now, I know its recommended that you check out the race route before you actually run it...but that's slightly difficult for me since the route was in downtown Austin. I live in Pville. It's kind of a trek down there. I thought I would be prepared. Doing a couple of 10

Can Someone Explain?

2009-12-01T23:24:00.003-06:00

**please excuse my negativity...it has been a rough couple of weeks**Whhhhyyyyyyyyyyyy are there some stupid ass MF's in this world? It seems that I come across new ones every single day. In my job, at the grocery store (i.e. my arch nemesis), through stories from my friends. How can these people really believe that they understand the world so much better than me, when in fact they look like

Did you miss me?

2009-11-02T07:31:00.002-06:00

Wow, it's been awhile! Lovey's birthday was a loooooong time ago. Since my last post, the following has happened..-I GOT MARRIED!!!-Officially took over my property and survived the 1st month as manager-have put off writing thank you notes (in my defense, see previous accomplishment)-am in the middle of writing vendor reviews-learned out to make zucchini and pumpkin bread-Met up with the Austin

Happy Birthday Lovey!

2009-10-06T08:29:00.006-05:00

Happy Birthday Lovey! I can't wait to marry you this weekend.* =)*y'all can stop throwing up now from the gushy-ness. Thanks! Oh Look! I'm starting to embrace the power of the asterisk!

Soooo Clooooose

2009-10-04T19:12:00.002-05:00

It is sooo close the wedding. I'm so excited!! So, the tone of my previous post was a very pissed off, not so happy bride moment. We have gotten everything straightened out. Thank Goodness. But still, I am going to be giving a certain few guests at the wedding the Ojo. But the good thing that has come out of it, is that Lovey and I are actually going to be able to invite a few people that

A Letter to a Few

2009-10-01T22:24:00.005-05:00

Dear Select Few Wedding Guests,Where in the eff do you come off thinking that it's ok to assume other members of your family are invited? I did not invite your mom. I invited YOU. There was no '+ Mom' on the fucking invitation. I am not inviting some really good friends because Lovey and I are hardcore and paying for this shindig on our own. But please, feel free, bring all the people you

Oh Shit

2009-09-27T22:27:00.002-05:00

The wedding is in 13 days......OOOOOOMMMMMMGGGGGGGGBachelorette party was this past Friday and holy shit I had so much fun. Visit Linda's site for pics, I am feeling slightly lazy. =) I love my girls!

Need Motivation? I Think You Need a Bootcamp..

2009-09-23T22:38:00.002-05:00

So if you have attempted to keep up with my blog, you know that I have become a little obsessively dedicated with going to bootcamp. Like, to the point that I feel guilty if I have to miss. Anywho, I think introductions are in order.Everyone, meet Bootcamp U of Austin, TX. And then go read the blog.Bootcamp U, meet everyone.Now everyone play nice, I don't have time to separate people.And while

Giveaway & A Sort of Rhetorical Question...

2009-09-22T08:02:00.002-05:00

The always fabulous & highly entertaining Mrs. Newlywed is having a fantastic giveaway! I guess you should go check it out but don't enter though bc I want that in my house. She is giving away the Pacifica Tuscan Blood Orange Collection. Sounds all fancy shmancy. =) Good luck to those who enter!Now, sort of rhetorical question time. Whyyyyyyyyyyyyy can't my dog get her shit together and

Bootcamp Update

2009-09-18T08:22:00.003-05:00

Yesterday was testing day again at bootcamp. I improved on almost everything....except I FAILED at something that should have been EASY to beat. I don't know what was up. I don't wanna talk about it.Squats: 50? maybe 40? don't even remember. bottom line, not better than last timePushups: 40 real pushups! I. RULE.Sit Ups: 30 or 35 (yea, my memory isn't working right now)Core Planks: 3 min 37

Dakota Bear

2009-09-17T22:03:00.004-05:00

Everyone meet Dakota aka Big Bear. This morning, I just about had a heart attack/panic attack because she did not want to eat. My Dakota Bear does NOT pass up a meal. EVER. I should have noticed when she was super calm, almost lethargic, laying at my feed while I ate my cream of wheat & drank my coffee. When she didn't jump up to tackle Lovey when he opened the food container, I knew

Wedding Talk

2009-09-15T22:20:00.003-05:00

So, a few things wedding....or a lot. We'll see how far I get before I get bored of typing/thinking. Make note, the beginning portion of this post is religious related. I don't usually talk about religion on here, but it seemed appropriate right now. Nothing preachy, just thoughts.Last night, we had the meeting with the Deacon that is presiding over our wedding. Walking into the parish

So Much To Talk About.

2009-09-08T21:51:00.003-05:00

Jobbie: So it looks like I'm officially going to be promoted to manager on October 1. I wasn't ready to put it out there yet until it was 'official'. Well, I'm being trained for it, and in our little company world, that's pretty damn official since we don't really get to much real training. It's more of a sink or learn to swim type job sometimes. But the closer it gets, the more excited I am

Bootcamp Testing Day!

2009-08-25T22:30:00.002-05:00

Yesterday was testing in bootcamp. I kicked ass. And I have the battle wounds to prove it. Usually it doesn't bother me, but coreplanks totally scrapped up right elbow bad. I look like I feel off a bike.Squats: 55 (ish)Pushups: 35 regular, 5 modifiedSitups: 27Core plank: 3:07 <---i so rule! but my elbow doesn't think so. =(So now my ass needs to get to bed. I'm meeting Liliana for a 6:30am

Not Your Momma's Tupperware Party!

2009-08-24T08:24:00.002-05:00

I'm hosting a Tupperware party on Sunday, August 30 at 1pm! You know you wanna come (same rules apply from the Austin Bloggers GTG i.e. no creepsters). Leave a comment or email me (email on sidebar) so I can send you the Evite.I'll have food, drinks and Tupperware! My friend is a new Tupperware rep and will present the new lines of stuff that you can check out! You are by no means obligated

Ode To Polkadots

2009-08-23T20:48:00.003-05:00

Everyone knows that cupcakes are a lovely weakness of mine. Ever since Trish surprised me with a sampler dozen of Polkadots cupcakes for my birthday when I worked at Temporary Job, I've been telling everyone about them. So what better occasion to buy another dozen but for a going away bbq for my brother. He had to try some of the best cuppycakes in Austin before he ventures away to Boston

Do I look Like A Yo-Yo?

2009-08-20T21:12:00.003-05:00

Ok, so I tweeted earlier that I had a meeting with my regional. Well, the actual meeting never happened. What I did find out that I am apparently getting promoted to a manager position for another property..................starting Sept. 1. O.M.G.Then, I got a txt from regional lady that owner man is suddenly thinking something different and that he's driving her crazy. So what does that mean

Hilarious!

2009-08-18T18:26:00.002-05:00

So the following was a forward that was emailed to me from my lovely friend and neighbor M. I usually don't like forwards but this helped me get through the day. It's long, but oh so worth it. Real blog post is being drafted. Don't worry, I know you want to know about my life happenings.Random Thoughts of the Day: 1. More often than not, when someone is telling me a story

Long time no see!

2009-08-12T08:24:00.002-05:00

Oh blog world, how I've missed you! While I'm sure everyone was just at the edge of their seats waiting for me to post, not much has happened in this Princess Land. But let's recap in bullet point form, shall we?WEDDING INVITATIONS GOT MAILED OUT YESTERDAY!!!! oh em gee what a relief. Except now, I am realizing just how long the rest of my to do list is. Awesome.Bosslady told me that she's

Jumped on the WW Bandwagon

2009-08-04T22:58:00.003-05:00

So I just did it. I signed up for WW online. After listening to so many WW stories from various blogging buddies, I decided I needed the extra push to be held more accountable for what I eat. I'm getting the workout part done well by doing bootcamp. Now I just need the other side of it to get the eating more under my control. So stay tuned. This should be interesting....

Austin Bloggers Unite!

2009-08-02T21:09:00.004-05:00

Join in the fun if you are in or around ATX. But if you are weird or creepy or all of the above, please don't come. Because if you do, I might have to make you cry.....But I'm usually really nice, I swear. =) I'll probably be late because I don't get off work until 6, but I'll be there.Austin Blogger Happy HourTuesday, august 4 @ 5pmFreddie's place - 1703 s. 1st

What am I thinking??

2009-07-30T20:47:00.004-05:00

The amazingly awesome Jennifer has talked me into doing the Austin Half Marathon. I don't even know what I'm thinking. I have enough time to train I guess. I just need to watch out for those ever so painful shin splints. I've started to slowly get back into running and icing my shin and watching out I feel. I'm still doing bootcamp next month. I really doubt I will give it up anytime soon.

T.I. Had It Right

2009-07-23T22:11:00.004-05:00

**If your day was peachy keen & filled with rainbows & unicorns today, I wouldn't read this, it's got some anger up in here**So I haven't blogged in awhile. I didn't want to force it. BUT this week has been quite eventful. Work has been productive. I guess. I still can't see the actual top of my desk because there is still so much paperwork on it, but eh, whatev.You. Don't. Know. Me. That

Mmmmm Baking Accomplishment

2009-07-19T22:13:00.005-05:00

While a lot of things did happen this weekend, the highlight was baking with Jennifer. Ok, I lied. Going to Riata on Friday with Coach Robyn & Kim was a highlight of the weekend as well.But back to baking. I crashed Jennifer's place after running some errands on the south side of ATX. We then proceeded to make the Cookie Dough Topped Brownies from My Kitchen Cafe. Holy crap were they delish.

Bootcamp Diva!!!!

2009-07-14T08:04:00.003-05:00

Yea, guess who kicked ass and took names.....ME! Yesterday we did testing in bootcamp and I totally ruled. I beat all my initial testing numbers! The initial test was done when I started bootcamp and for this test approximately 5 weeks has passed.Initial Test / Yesterday's Test **edit:Robyn gave me the real numbers, so I updated them**Squats: 41 / 50Pushups: 16 regular, 10 modified / 30 regular,

Countdown freakout

2009-07-12T21:47:00.003-05:00

Ummmm WTF? My counter just changed to 2 months (89 days). While I know I shouldn't be freaking out because Lovey and I have been pretty good at keeping up with everything, seeing that 2 month mark.....FREAKS ME OUT! Still have so much to do. I guess it's time to update the 'wedding crap that needs to be done' list......

To Print or To Label...

2009-07-10T08:22:00.003-05:00

**Warning: The beginning of this post will be a total Bride Brain Moment. Scroll to the end for some awesome Giveaway's I'm posting about if you can't handle it**So the Lovey and I have finished cutting all the inserts for the wedding invitations and mounted the main invite in the pocketfold envelope. Now the question.....to print the address on the invitation envelopes or to just print out

Hi! Friend Request!

2009-06-30T22:07:00.003-05:00

Answer me this...Why am I suddenly getting friend requests on that super cool social Facebook site from people I knew in high school....THAT I DIDN'T TALK TO AT ALL BY THE END OF SENIOR YEAR? While I was friends with these last few ppl who have send a friend request during our innocent freshman years, by the end of those 4 marching band filled years, I was suddenly 'not cool' enough to roll with

The Good, The Bad & The Stupid

2009-06-29T21:35:00.004-05:00

The Good-Ryan & I went to Coach Robyn's house for a small get together. It was fun not having to worry about lunges and presses and just drinking beer. =)-We printed our wedding invitations on Sunday!!! Now it's time to cut them to size and get them ready for a fun invitation making party. I'm so excited-Ryan bought me a new golf bag. It's pink. Enough said.-Ryan also took me to the driving

Mine!

2009-06-26T07:18:00.001-05:00

Look what I got in the mail yesterday.....**Drool**I guess I know what I will be doing this weekend....

Reflection

2009-06-23T17:19:00.004-05:00

Ok, so looking at my previous entry, I was pretty upset. Now that I've had time to think it over, I'm not as upset that those shorts didn't fit. I have been following a work out routine more consistently that I have ever done before and I am starting to see arm definition. So thinking a little more about it, I'm starting to think that the inability to put on said shorts is due to gaining more

I call foul!

2009-06-20T23:29:00.003-05:00

Why do I call foul you ask? Because it makes me so mad that I feel like I'm doing well with working out, trying to lower the calorie intake and eat better and when I try on some old pairs of shorts that I think are my size that have been sitting in closet for awhile....and the effin' shorts DONT FIT. Not even like 'Oh they are a little snug' not fit, like 'I can't get them over this big ol' ass

Weekend Review

2009-06-14T22:12:00.002-05:00

FridayBootcamp night! Usually bootcamp is Monday, Wednesday and Thursday but our bootcamp leader had plans on Wednesday, so Friday makeup bootcamp was in order. I really can't say enough how happy I am that I found this bootcamp. The location is perfect, the other girls are so awesome, I just love it. And I already feel stronger from it. I'm not sure yet if I can see changed, but I can feel

changes...

2009-06-11T08:26:00.002-05:00

i sense a change coming on. a huge change. not anything that can be seen on my blog or anything like that. a change of mentality. i've started the bootcamp/working out thing. but it's finally time to change the mindset. i keep saying i'll do it sometimes, well today is the day that it will actually start. i'm tired of the feeling that it's suddenly summer and being afraid of being invited

Bootcamp: Day 3 + Random Rambling

2009-06-04T21:32:00.003-05:00

I'm about to say something that I have never really said or thought before......I like working out!Yup, that's right. I said that I am starting to like this whole working out thing. Join a bootcamp. Go do it now! I know that Vic does one further south/central than I am, so go ask her what her bootcamp is all about! But watch out, she might be a little whoozy from her surgery. =) *love ya Vic*

Bootcamp: Day 2

2009-06-03T22:30:00.001-05:00

Yup. Just as awesome as the 1st day. I really like the other girls that are in the class too. And I can totally feel my arm muscles. I'm going to have 'guns' by the end of this. Michelle Obama arms, here I come! =)That is all.

Wow

2009-06-02T19:34:00.003-05:00

It's been a looooooooong while! Here's the awesomeness.JobbieIt's going really well (I think). It's something tooootally different from anything I've every done before. But I'm trying to learn everything that I can as quickly as I can. Downside of the jobbie is that I have to work from 10-2 on Saturdays, but eh, what can ya do. At least it's not a retail job where I have to work until after

Weekend Update

2009-05-25T21:01:00.003-05:00

So last Thursday was my last day at Temp Company. It was kinda sad. Terri and I met Ryan and Tanya at Whole Foods and we were escorted by the lovely Melissa and Erin. Let me tell you, those 2 ladies are so funny. And their love/dedication (slight insanity?) to Crossfit can make anyone question their dedication to any one cause. Let me tell you, it makes me rethink my whole attitude on this '

Wednesday

2009-05-20T14:20:00.003-05:00

So today is the my 2nd to last day here at this jobbie. I'm sad but I'm also excited because that means I get to start the real jobbie next week! I start on Tuesday, so I get a fantastic 4 day weekend. I Rule! As a treat, the bosslady and her 'team' took me out to lunch at Buenos Aires Cafe on E. 6th. It was delish. Go there! Soon! And then this evening Ryan and I are meeting one of my

Oh Em Geeeeeeeee

2009-05-17T19:14:00.003-05:00

I got offered a job!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am going to be joining the ranks of full time permanent employment again! After 5 months of unemployment and about 3 months of temporary employment, I finally get to put my mind at ease and not worry about where my next paycheck is coming free. These crazy bills don't pay themselves. OMG I'm so relieved.In other news, I've slightly fallen off the workout

MIA

2009-05-13T15:27:00.000-05:00

I'll update soon. I swear. =)

Weekend Recap!

2009-05-11T08:37:00.004-05:00

This weekend was pretty damn awesome. I will highlight by bullet points. =)Friday-Ate delicious Chick-Fil-A junk food...mmmm-Went to my brother's Senior Salute concert. It was awesome. The band he was in even played a piece that I played one year for UIL. Ahhh...band nerd memories..Saturday-BOOTCAMP! It was fan-freakin-tastic. It really got me going that morning.-Picked up 4 of the BM dress

I did it!

2009-05-08T08:31:00.002-05:00

I got my ass in gear last night and went running with my Dakota Bear. I'm not sure how far I went distance wise, but I can tell you I ran for 20 minutes solid and did 10 minutes of walking at the beginning and end of my run. This is a huge accomplishment because I haven't actually run since before my surgery (so a month now?). Hopefully I can get push myself to make this a regular occurrence.

Workout thoughts..

2009-05-07T13:33:00.004-05:00

So I'm a big ol' loser and haven't really worked out since bootcamp on Saturday. I'm so fired. I went walking on Monday evening, but I don't really think I'm going to count that. Honestly, I don't know what my dealio is. In my head, I want to get this workout party started. But everytime I go home, I'm hungry, tired, and would rather sit on my ass on the couch. No bueno. And yes, I could

Passing El Arroyo

2009-05-07T08:37:00.003-05:00

When Ryan brings me to work, we pass by the El Arroyo on 5th and their lovely sign. The past few days and have been pretty entertaining...May 5th: Happy Cinco de Mayo! Our cooks are 100% MexicanMay 6th: Happy Sies de Mayo! Our hosts are 100% GringoMay 7th: Now accepting bank stocks in exchange for tacosGreat ways to start the morning.In workout news, I suck. That pretty much sums it up.

Sunday gardening

2009-05-03T12:59:00.002-05:00

So today I am replanting my basil to a bigger pot and planting the new parsley and cilantro I bought. I'm a happy camper. My arms are not. They are soooooooooo sore from bootcamp! I might push my Day 2 pushups to tomorrow and just do a cardio workout today. It would be no good to strain muscles and then be out for the count.I think I might also hold off on making cupcakes today and just

100 Pushup Challenge: Day 1

2009-05-02T08:20:00.003-05:00

I did my pushups yesterday and damn....I might have to switch to column 2 as the weeks progress. Column 3 is HARD! But I did it! Only did 10 for my max, but hey, it's more than 9. =) Today's workout will be the first day of bootcamp. I need to drink water and have something to eat otherwise I will fall over. Which wouldn't be good....Sunday's Pushup Plan:Day 2 rest 90 seconds between

100 Pushup Challenge: Initial Test

2009-04-29T21:37:00.003-05:00

Turbo Ab Jam done! I'm going to be sore tomorrow.....So I am starting the 100 Pushup Challenge over again. Since my surgery put me out of commission for a month, I decided to just start the whole thing over.Initial Test: 15 PushupsRank: 3 (sweet!)Plan for Friday (I highlighted in green what I need to do)Day 1 rest 60 seconds between each SET (longer if required) up to 5 push

Accomplishment!

2009-04-29T08:26:00.003-05:00

I did 45 minutes of cardio last night! I threw in one of my beloved cardio dvd's and was bouncing around the room. It was great! Dakota was looking at me like I was nuts but I don't think she realizes how foolish she looks sometimes.... Tonight is going to be the start of the 100 Pushup Challenge. And I'm going to do the ab focused part of my cardio dvd tonight. Yay for having a plan! I'll

ACL 2009 Lineup!!!!

2009-04-28T08:32:00.005-05:00

Holy crap they FINALLY released the lineup for ACL this year. I am totally kicking myself for not buying the 3 day passes when I got the fiiiiiiiiirst email after last years ACL. I mean, hello! Pearl Jam, Dave Matthews band, Beastie Boys and John Legend!!!! Oh, and can't forget Asleep at the Wheel. Count me in! There are other bands I want to see but I don't want to bore you with that list.

Twitter & stuff

2009-04-27T15:33:00.002-05:00

I've broken down....I'm on twitter. I make no promises of entertainment.Today is mine & Ryan's 1 year engage-a-versary & 6 year anniversary! Go us!

Very Productive

2009-04-26T20:23:00.004-05:00

This weekend was so productive! Here is what got done:-Ryan designed the wedding programs-Started on invitation inserts-Am pretty much done with my cardbox-cake topper is half way done...need to order more rhinestones to finish it.-picked up paper for the programs from Shannon-Took Liliana to get her hair cut-Ryan redid the ring around the front tree with retaining wall blocks. looks amazing!-

mmmmm coffee

2009-04-22T09:00:00.002-05:00

Terri was nice enough to bring me back a soy chai tea latte from Starbucks this morning. mmmmmmmmmm delish. So this will be my 'indulgence purchase' this week. I've been wanting to go out to lunch or something, but I figured one cup of coffee won't break the bank as much as a lunch meal in downtown Austin. I think Ryan and I are venturing to the store tonight to stock up on fruits/veggies/

1-1

2009-04-21T15:15:00.004-05:00

The Spurs got their act together last night and tied the series 1-1. Yes! I just hope they can keep up the momentum and finish the series on top. We watched the game at Rocky & Rita's last night while I stuffed my face with Taco Cabana flautas and queso. mmmmmmmmmm. I didn't get to see the end of the game though because I started falling asleep from being tired. The Spurs were up 20 points,

is it 5 yet?

2009-04-20T15:54:00.002-05:00

Because I need an f'ing drink. Like, 2 hours ago. Ugh.

Daddy's Bday!

2009-04-20T10:45:00.002-05:00

I have so much to update on, so many pictures to post. I'm a bad i.e. lazy blogger.BUT today is my Daddy's Birthday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!! He never says what he wants to I'll figure something out and take it to him this weekend.**edit** What the hell happened to just basic free e-cards??? No thank you to all the websites who want me to sign up for a free trial. I

Breakfast of Champions

2009-04-18T10:26:00.004-05:00

I just had a Polkadots Banana Nutella cupcake for breakfast. I RULE!Ryan is having Chili Cheese Fritos for breakfast. He rules too!

Birthday Recap Part 1

2009-04-17T09:18:00.004-05:00

So I'm going to have to break down my birthday recap into 2 parts because the pictures I took are being held hostage on my camera. =) Anywho, this birthday was fan-freakin-tastic. Thank you thank you thank you to everyone that sent me a birthday txt, comment, facebook post, and knot post! It made me sooo happy.Some of the best parts of the day happened at work! Ryan sent me tulips and a very

25!!!

2009-04-16T00:01:00.000-05:00

Image found hereHappy Birthday to Me!! I'm so excited! *Woot Woot*

YAY GTG!

2009-04-14T21:36:00.005-05:00

Soooooo tonights GTG was awesome! I had such a great time =)

sucks..

2009-04-14T10:45:00.000-05:00

Today at work sucks....sucks bigtime....

180 days...

2009-04-13T15:45:00.002-05:00

until the wedding...that's 5 months. I know it sounds like a lot, but let's face reality here. It's not that long and I still have a very long to do list. commence mini freak out.....NOW.........Ok, and done. Back to updating. So my interview last week went really well (I think). But I guess one can never really tell. They are continuing first round interviews today and tomorrow and should

Yay Pictures!

2009-04-12T17:46:00.003-05:00

So the wonderful Jillers has tagged me to play Keepin' It Real!Rules: Take a picture of yourself RIGHT now.No primping or preparing.Just snap a picture.Load the picture onto your blog.Tag some people to play.I'm feeling a little lazy, so whoever wants to play, can play. =) But the pic above is my new haircut!!! I love it. I think its really cute and Ryan likes it. You guys are lucky that I

Tomorrow

2009-04-09T22:41:00.002-05:00

So tomorrow is going to be a busy day. I have my checkup tomorrow for my surgery. So hopefully the good doctor tells me that I'm doing amazingly well.Now, also tomorrow, I have an interview for a job at UT. I really want this job. I'm almost afraid to get my hopes up and actually say out loud how much I want this job. Not just because a full time permanent job would be fan freakin' tastic

Chips & Queso

2009-04-09T10:12:00.002-05:00

While on 5th street on the way to work, I saw something that made me smile today on the El Arroyo sign.."In QUESO emergency, your CHIPS double as a flotation device."It made me smile....and want queso.

ACL 2009

2009-04-08T09:31:00.002-05:00

So I love ACL. Totally LOVE it. Even with the heat, overpriced water & overpriced delish food...I still love it. But I am a sad panda because ACL 2009 is the weekend before the wedding. And I want to get married, that's the most important mile stone this year, but why did ACL organizers do this to me! If someone insanely awesome is playing, maybe we'll go for one day, but after last years

New Week, New Post

2009-04-07T10:55:00.002-05:00

So it's a new week. I want to that everyone for all the txts, comments, love notes, and flowers that I received during my crazy appendix event last week. I really really appreciate it and it made everything seem so much easier to handle. I have some pictures on my camera I want to post but I'll do that tonight when I get home.A few personalized shoutouts though...To Amanda: Thank you so much

Thursday's not so fun adventure...

2009-04-03T20:27:00.004-05:00

So, I will preface this blog post by saying that I am alright and feeling 100 times better than I was yesterday night...If I had a twitter account, at around 8:30pm, it would have said 'On the way to the Seton ER'. All day yesterday, I felt a little off. I had a pain in my lower right abdomen that wouldn't go away. I thought I slept wrong, or pulled a muscle while walking or just by being a

Unrelated and more fun

2009-04-01T10:06:00.003-05:00

So this is completely unrelated to my previous post and I realized that I forgot to post about it yesterday. Jen from Not Just Another Jennifer is doing a 100th Post Giveaway!So, I would usually say 'Hey, go check it out' but this time, I would rather you not. Reasons for this are:1. My birthday is coming up so I want those birthday candles.2. Sudoku is at the top of my list of all time

Worried...

2009-04-01T08:50:00.002-05:00

So I was trying to be good and not blog at work. But I'm super super worried. My mom called me last night and said my cousin is in the hospital. She suffers from migraines and lately it has been worse (like vomiting after her migraines and as of yesterday, numbness throughout her body). So my aunt took her to the ER and they did an MRI and they found an "abnormality". What the hell does that

Let's Work It Out!

2009-03-30T21:57:00.002-05:00

Ok, so I have a ton to update on. But I don't really feel like writing that much. But there is one thing that I do want to write about!I SIGNED UP FOR A WORKOUT BOOT CAMP!! I'm so excited. I'm hoping this will help me get my butt in gear! Anyone wanna join me? Tell them Selina sent you! =)

Great News!!

2009-03-27T19:24:00.003-05:00

I just talked to my youngest brother that is graduating this year from high school. He told me that he got into Boston University with a FULL financial aid package...i.e. ALMOST ALL GRANTS & SCHOLARSHIPS!!! I'm sooooooooo excited for him! I know that he really wanted to go there or UC San Diego. For UC San Diego, I think he's just waiting for the financial aid package to come from there.

Pure luck

2009-03-25T21:40:00.004-05:00

So Ryan and I were totally lucky that we missed all the hail while coming home today. When we were on Mopac, most of the hail was in the 183 & 620 are or it was in Round Rock off of 35 & 620. So pure joyous luck. I'm sorry to all those that got hail damage to their cars!!! Usually my luck isn't this good so I'm cringing to think about the next time a hail storm passes through central Texas.In

Post in Pictures & a few words

2009-03-24T21:45:00.003-05:00

I was checking out Kimmie's blog (please excuse my obsession with her blog, she talks about cupcakes, wouldn't you be obsessed too?) and she talked about Polkadots & Sugar Mama's. These are 2 places that have been on my 'need to go indulge' list. After checking out their perspective websites again, I'm alllll over Polkadots. A Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough cupcake?! The world can not go on

So much..

2009-03-23T20:33:00.003-05:00

Goodness, it's been awhile. There is soo much to talk about. But I'll break it down into smaller posts so that you don't have to read a novel. The biggest thing to mention is that ALL the bridesmaids dresses have been chosen!!!!!!!!! *Woohoo* Each girl chose her favorite tea length or cocktail dress from Alfred Angelo in Espresso. Everyone is going to look amazing! No pictures though. I'm

Sigh

2009-03-18T22:45:00.002-05:00

So we are missing a fur baby tonight. He's not really missing. He's just with my parents, his Grandpaw & Grandma. haha. My parents were on their way back from Dallas and stopped by the house for dinner and to let the traffic die down. My dad and Ratchet are best buddies so he asked to take him to their place for a few days. I know the puppy will enjoy time away from Dakota. They get

St. Patty's

2009-03-16T21:00:00.001-05:00

Tomorrow is St. Patty's. I don't have anything green to wear to work. I barely own anything green. Shit.

This is how I feel...

2009-03-15T21:05:00.003-05:00

While MOH and I were shopping today for her dress, we got into a discussion about how we needed to get back to working out and losing weight. Her motivation, fitting into the size of BM dress she ordered. My motivation, not looking like a balloon when I see people that knew me when I was skinny. Case in point: Ryan and I are going to a reception in H-town for someone I knew my freshman year in

Check!

2009-03-15T16:40:00.003-05:00

YES! Another wedding check! 4 out of 5 bridesmaids have picked and ordered their dresses! Only one left...I'm coming after you this week Linda! =) I'm hoping it was a pretty painless experience for everyone. And of course, I didn't take any freakin' pictures and only ONE of the dresses is actually on the alfred angelo website. oh well. I think everyone is happy with what they picked.I'm

all over the place

2009-03-13T23:12:00.002-05:00

Holy shit I'm all over the place tonight. Had a kinda healthy dinner of shrimp tacos and a glass of water. Then beer. Then someone mentions cupcakes. Then Shannon starts talking about pizza. Then I want a burger but I have to wait until after midnight (no meat on fridays!). Then I want a breakfast taco. WTF! I think I wanna eat my feelings. The number to the pizza place is sitting on my

First day

2009-03-11T19:25:00.002-05:00

So today was my first day of work. It was good. Just did basic 'training' stuff i.e. how to make the coffee for all the non-morning people and answering the phone. Everyone is super nice. Sadly, I really doubt that I will remember everyone's name that introduced themselves today. I did notice that there are some people who just don't clean up after themselves. One dude left his jimmie

to many thoughts..

2009-03-10T21:17:00.005-05:00

I can not believe this shit. How can someone do such a vicious crime to another human being just to steal their identity (based on the details of the news story)????? Christy was only 21!!!! That stupid woman and her husband took away this young girl from her family & her friends. Seeing her family at the funeral and how torn up her cousin was just made me soooo mad. I try to give people the

frustration

2009-03-10T08:59:00.002-05:00

So I made the mistake of looking through old pics and realizing how much weight I've gained over the years. Diet begins today. And the word 'diet' always pains me. I love cupcakes & cake and fun food like that. Guess that's no more. Food journal begins today also. The last time I was watching what I ate, the food journal helped out alot! At least in terms of me tracking if I was eating crap

I sooo want this!

2009-03-10T07:48:00.002-05:00

The totally awesome, always entertaining Kate of Elefantitas Alegres is having a giveaway! You can check it out here. But I prefer that you don't check it out because I want the Lapin Vilardi Bikini Bag to be mine! Mine I say!!!!! =)

Weekend recap time!

2009-03-08T21:04:00.004-05:00

So I posted earlier but I forgot to post about one of the most important things that happened this weekend! (besides Nettie's wedding) WE MAILED OUR SAVE THE DATES!!! I'm so glad this is finally done! This is all of them ready to hop into the little mail slot at the post office. A few stragglers are still here at the house b/c we don't have addresses for them yet. But hopefully this week

Genius!

2009-03-08T11:21:00.002-05:00

So Ryan's a genius and created a signature for my blog! I love it. heheIn other news, Nettie's wedding was yesterday. We didn't quite make it to the ceremony because traffic on I-35 was HORRIBLE!!!!!!!!!!!! I should have known better than to think that a Saturday at 12:15 would be any different than the during the week hellish traffic. We started on our merry way and hit traffic at Rundberg

New look

2009-03-07T10:17:00.003-06:00

The Crown Princess Life blog has taken on a new look. You like? I figured this was more fitting to the Princess way of life. =) It took me for-e-ver to find a template that I liked. And even then, I'm not a huge fan of it. So I guess I'm going to need to figure out how to do my own blog template....we'll see how that goes.In other news, today is Nettie's wedding! I'm so excited! Her

Running Recap

2009-03-06T08:39:00.003-06:00

So yesterdays run was pretty successful. I realized how out of shape I was but I pushed on. I'm not sure of the actual distance that I ran. I'll have to map it out and get back to ya. I think I want to make a trip out to the Zilker trail on Sunday morning (maybe today????) to see if I can still do the 3 mile loop or if I will fall over from exhaustion. I'm sure everyone is at work, but if

Look! There I go!

2009-03-05T16:13:00.002-06:00

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaand I'm off to go run....my lungs are burning already. Good thing I have new shoes to make me run faster and longer! Shut up, isn't that what we alllll thought when we were younger that new shoes helped us do? Well, it still works! =) Here I go!

Cupcake Anyone?

2009-03-04T22:04:00.002-06:00

So I was blog stalking Kimmie and I noticed her sidebar that listed her favorite food places. One I noticed was Cupprimo. Anyone have any experience or opinions? I looove finding new dessert places. Anyone wanna road trip to 183 & Spicewood Springs with me? =)I'm sure a cupcake is just what I need for my 'diet'. Whatever. No one can take my cupcake away from me! hehe

Random Morning Ramblings

2009-03-04T07:42:00.002-06:00

1. I want to go to Target and buy thank you notes. I saw some cute ones on the website and I want them. Not like I have anything to write thank yous for yet, but whatever.2. I need to go to Hobby Lobby and buy vellum tape & the gold vellum paper that I'm going to wrap the bridesmaids vases in so that I can finally check that project off my list.3. Gotta make a post office trip today to FINALLY

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2009-03-03T22:33:00.002-06:00

I GOT THE JOB I INTERVIEWED FOR ON MONDAY!!!!!!!! Granted, it is a temporary job but that's fine with me!!!! A job is a job, even if it is a temporary one. Majorly HUGE shoutout to Terri over at El-Twirpo for giving me the heads up about this. Like I said Terri, I am your cheerleader for life now. I owe you bigtime!!! I start next Wednesday and let me tell you, I have never been so excited

Psyche!

2009-03-02T22:00:00.002-06:00

Just watched the finale of The Bachelor and let me tell you....SHOCK! I only watched 2 episodes this season b/c I was tired of the reality teevee crap but I was rooting for Melissa. Don't ask me why. I just think she was cute and I remember her from the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleader reality show. Anywho, how in the hell can someone who acts like the most genuine bachelor up and humiliate that

Not my kind of road trip

2009-02-27T16:31:00.004-06:00

Looks like we are venturing to Gonzales, Tx tomorrow for Christy's funeral. These are not the kind of trips under these circumstances that I wanna make to see my future family....On a completely different note, I did a cardio workout on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Go me. I was going to do another tonight but my calf muscle feels a little funny so I don't want to push it. Maybe I'll go run

Mucho Sadness

2009-02-26T21:04:00.003-06:00

So, today started off as a really good day. I met Ryan for lunch, picked up Sentinel for the doggies and went Wal-martin' to get some new paint rollers and a drop cloth so Ryan and I could finish painting the accent wall upstairs. Then I decided to log into myspace. I never log into that damn thing. As I was reading the updates, I noticed one in particular from Ryan's cousin. She wrote that

Ash Wednesday

2009-02-25T10:23:00.004-06:00

[**EDIT**]I forgot to mention that yesterday, Ryan and I took the dogs walking and I ran a few laps around our subdivisions's 'track' and then came home and jumped rope! Don't laugh. I love jumping rope. Anywhoo...hooray for already starting my cardio workouts![**End Edit**] =)So today is Ash Wednesday. When I was younger, we would go to mass. Now, I don't really attend church to much. Don't

The weekends pros & cons

2009-02-23T14:40:00.004-06:00

ProsOur paper for the invitations came in the mail!!!! So now we can really get started on designing inserts and all that fun stuff. I know it's still early but it's not like I'm doing much else at home. Might as well entertain myself with wedding plans.I also got my 'Game Over' hoodie in the mail. Here is a pic of Ryan's shirt. Mine is just a black hoodie with the same design on the back.