Ringing it In

2014. Yikes. Sounds so future.... I mean as in when I was like 14 and 1997 was like way cool and anything past 1999 sounded like the end of the earth. Yet, here we are. So, how did I ring in the New Year? On the couch, watching copious episodes of Orange is the New Black, drugged up on anything that  made me feel better and tissue galore. Nope, no party with my Bunco girls, or night out. I dined upon a fabulously delicious balsamic chicken over angel hair pasta made by le guy and was in bed at 12:05 (barely awake).

I have been sick for a week now. It went from cold, to flu (think shaking in bed my body hurt so bad flu) to hacking, burning cough bronchitis. I am now somewhere in between cough with snotty nose and death. My co-workers love me. But, I would not trade my night for the world. I rang in it with someone special and managed not to feel hungover the next day! (Score).

With New Years comes resolutions. I thought about mine the last couple days and managed to spout out the same ole eat healthy, stay fit, don't worry so much hum drum I normally do. And then I started to work on my 2014 budget and it hit me. I need to save more. Sure, I make decent money and can provide for myself, but with the purchase of the house and doing things "just for me" I manage to waste a lot. I have also depleted my savings due to home costs (aka overflowing washers, rodents, insulation....) you get the picture. So, I have dubbed 2014 the year of Save More Spend Less. I am going to take a page out of my girl Neely's book from last year and only spend this month on the necessities (unless I have a giftcard or something). My goal is to replenish my savings account and only put on my cc what I can pay at the end of the month. Ya'll keep me accountable and I have a lil cushion to fix up the house.

What did you do NYE? What are you resolutions? Happy 2014 everyone. I cannot wait to see what this year has in store for me!

Goodbye 2013

I would be lying if I said I was sad to see 2013 end. It was supposed to be epic! The year of lucky for me. But as this year comes to a close tonight I can honestly say it was been one of the best years of my life.

2013 brought the first year of my 30's, and the end of my marriage, but it also brought me: Sophie, my own house, a wonderful new church, closer to family and friends, meeting blog friends IRL, and perhaps the most wonderful blessing, le guy. So here's a recap of my year!

Met CT and would be lost without her

Sophie loves Belle & Buddy

Met Neely and Amber

Housewarming

Birthday Breakfast

Go Frogs

the rodent prob

Nominated as one of Fort Worth Most Beautiful Women

Thanksgiving

Vegas in January for Miss America



This guy passed the Texas Bar



adopted Sophie



Girls weekend



Saw my BF from grade school



met Jessica!

Top 10 Most beautiful Women!!

Christmas Wrapping

Dog gifts

Merry Christmas



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delicious treats



Snow in Ohio

Our first Christmas

bought a house

 



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This year has taught me that life is a precious gift from God,  so live every moment as if its your last, count your blessings and put Him above all else. I could not have made it through without the love and support of so many people. To each of you that has touched my life thank you. Know that each of you is an angel on my shoulder reminding me of the greater importance in life. I'm not making resolution or intention this year, and I have no idea what 2014 will bring and for the first time in my life I am ok with it. God has a way and a plan and I will live for that.

God Bless and Happy New Year!