Taking a Little Break..

Clearly I haven't been posting for the past few weeks... and I really didn't mean to just up and quit, but after a little bit of unwanted drama I decided to take a step back and think about whether having so much of my life posted online was really the right thing for me. (and I don't mean just with blogging, but with facebook too).

At first I stopped blogging completely and then I stopped uploading as many pictures and stuff like that on Facebook. The problem is that I like to blog and post things on my facebook page. 

So, I still haven't really found the balance between doing these things and yet still not putting too much out there... but for now I have decided to take a little break from blogging (just for now, I do plan on starting up again and I promise to still keep up with your blogs!) and as far as Facebook I have changed some of my settings and changed a lot of my albums so only I can see them (because a lot of the pictures I don't have copies of anymore so I didn't want to just delete them completely).

Anyways, I wanted to at least explain a little and not just stop blogging out of the blue like that!

Hope everyone is having a good week.. it's almost FRIDAY! :o)

Fill in the Blank Friday

It's Friday again (YAY!) and time for Lauren's Fill in the Blank Friday. This week is about vacations which works out well since we are going on a mini beach vacation this weekend :)

1. If I didn't have to work anymore I would... ok well if I didn't have to work anymore, I think I would still want to. I actually like working and if I could do something just because I loved it and not for money I think that would be perfect.. like opening my own small business where it didn't matter how successful it ever became just as long as I was enjoying it. Sounds good right? Maybe one day.. haha

2. My favorite thing about a vacation is not having to wake up to an alarm clock.. I seriously hate that sound.

3. When packing for a trip I always overpack. It's somewhat of a problem and even though I always try to only pack what I will actually need, I still end up with a ton of extra stuff.

4. If I could go on a road trip with anyone (dead OR alive) I would choose.. not to sound cheesey, but I would choose my husband, because, we have been on a few together and I have always really enjoyed it and it's a great way to spend time just talking about anything, and we would go on a cross country road trip. We talk a lot about wanting to drive from here to CA and make tons of stops along the way to really see some of the places we wouldn't normally travel to. Hopefully one day ;)

5. My top 3 absolute travel essentials are 1) an updated ipod 2) water and snacks 3) a good book.

6. Vacations are always much needed.

7. On vacation you must always make sure to take some time for yourself and really get a chance to just relax for a litlte bit :) 

HAPPY FRIDAY! Hope you all have a great holiday weekend! ;o)

my current obsessions

Lately I have become slightly obsessed with a number of different products and I thought I would share them with you all :)

NARS lip gloss. (specifically in Turkish Delight) I love this stuff.. I actually ran out a couple months ago and then recently bought a new one and realized how much I had missed it ;)

 Hand sanitizer. Lately I have become somewhat of a freak about germs and keep hand sanitizer with me at ALL times. I have many of these little ones from bath and body works all over the place (my purse, my car, my nightstand, etc).

Michael Kors watches. I really like his large watches.. this past weekend I picked up this watch.. I don't typically wear gold, but I saw this in a magazine and was obsessed and have worn it every day so far this week. haha.

Cream eyeliner by Smashbox. AMAZING. It makes my eyeliner go on perfectly and stay that way throughout the whole day. (if you get it make sure to get the eyeliner brush to use with it!) I prefer it in the dark brown ;)

  Lotion, lotion lotion! I have always been a lotion addict. I have a big box of nothing but various brands and types of lotions. Recently I picked up Aveeno's new "positively nourishing 24-hour ultra hydrating whipped souffle" (yes I know it has a long name.. lol). This stuff seriously leaves me skin satiny smooth. It is mixed with oatmeal, shae and cocoa butter and makes me feel and smell good :)

Nora Robert's Bridal Quartet. (yes I know this one is not a beauty product like the rest, but it's definitely a current obsession)I know I mentioned a little bit ago I was reading the first book in this series.. well after the first one I went on to read the 2nd and 3rd (both within 2 weeks of finishing the 2st) and am in love with these characters and their stories. The 4th book comes out in November and right now that seems like FOREVER from now.. if you haven't done so already make sure to read these!

And lastly, when I went to the hairdresser 2 weeks ago to have my hair dyed she suggested that I try the Shiny Big Hair shampoo.. and let me tell you, it really does leave my hair SO shiny and silky smooth. I would definitely recommend it for all hair types!

 Ok, now I am off to watch project runway! Hope you all had a great Thursday :o)

Is it really only Wednesday??

Yes. It is only Wednesday, and it has already been a very long week. I am tired, grumpy, and wishing I was on vacation rather than working this week.. (and apparently I am whiny today as well). 

You know what would make me feel SO much better?

a MASSAGE... ahhh just thinking about it makes me relax and smile a little. 

I'm not going to be able to fit it in this week, but maybe sometime soon! BUT good news.. we are heading down to the beach for Friday and Saturday night, maybe relaxing with my toes in the sand and the sun in my face is just what I need to shake this crappy mood I am in this week ;)

Happy Wednesday everyone! 

(only 2 more days until the nice long labor day weekend!)