....Recap: May 2011

May 2011 

First off, would someone PLEASE tell time to slow down just a little? Blink and half a year is almost come and gone. I wanted this year to be one of personal growth, and I think I'm definitely getting a work out to be sure. 


I learned I could try harder, I learned that sometimes MY best isn't good enough, I've learned that some decisions need to be thought through a little more throughly before they are made. 


This month, my third semester at PSTCC ended badly. Something I haven't yet revealed to my parents; I'm already pretty disappointed in myself, and I can't handle anyone else being disappointed in me as well. Yes I had some adversities this semester, but I have every semester since I started. Either I've got to put up, or shut up. and I'm not ready to "shut up" just yet. 


Change majors? Perhaps. I'm toying around with going back and finishing up what I started in the web design field, but haven't decided just yet. 


This month, I learned patience. 
This month I learned, that no matter how much I stressed and worried over a situation it ultimately wouldn't change the out come. Especially since it was out of my control.
This month, I learned that stressful situations are so much easier to handle, if you just cross bridges when you get there. 
This month I learned, I really really really really really really dislike calling and forcing people to do their jobs. 
This month I learned God's grace is sufficient. 


This month, I sent out my resume's looking for part time work and found it. (Score!) 


This month I was able to get 20 hours of over time in..which is really good considering my job position. (Double Score!) 


And lastly, this month I became a new car owner.  (Triple Score!) 


Next Month I hope too: 

• Exercise More  (Family Quit snickering!) 
• Eat more Vegetables 
• Drink More Water and less Soda 
• Get my Teeth looked at/fixed (yiikes) 
• Get all three dogs out of the house once a week. (Think 2- 2year olds and a 10 year old. Craziness) 

June's "Splurges: 

• New Shoes!  $60.00 of awesomeness.  

Alright. I'm done.

Ten on Tuesday

Ten on Tuesday (64)


1. Do you decorate for Valentine’s day?
Normally no. But Target has some super cute decor this year, that has made me want to start! But my budget screamed at me to put down the cute heart shaped mixing bowl, walk away from the $2 word art. And finish shopping for that birthday/Christmas present for my friend. 


2. Does your desktop have a picture or computer graphic? Is it organized?
Of course! Granted this is my work computer, as my home computer is a Mac. Have to make that distinction, can't have you guys thinking I'm a PC or something. *shudders*

3. Do you use a paper planner, electric planner or no planner at all?
Both! I use Google Calender because it syncs to my phone, Producteev.com and their Android App, and I have a paper planner that I still use...for old times sake I suppose....lol..when I remember it! :) 


4. Do you change purses or bags often or stick with a good thing?
I change probably every month or so.


5. What’s your favorite YouTube Video?



6. Do you use Turbo Tax or a real person to pay your taxes?
Turbo Tax all the way!


7. How many states have you set foot (or tire) in? Which ones? 18
New Jersey, New York, Illinois, Kentucky, Virginia, Washington D.C.(I KNOW!), Pennsylvania, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, Florida, Alabama,Maryland, Ohio, Michigan,   


8. How many countries have you been in? Which ones?
One. And that's all I every plan on. Me no like to travel. 


9. How many pillows are in your house? (Sleeping or decorative) 5 on my bed + 2 on couch + 2 on roommates bed...= 9... 


10. How cold is too cold for flip flops?
It is never.too cold. for flip flops. if you are just wearing the walk outside and back again. - Says the girl who runs outside barefoot in the snow. 

miscellany Monday

{1} It was cold this morning. Like my neighbors/friend/roommates sister called to let us know that fact, which of course I'd already discovered as I ran the dogs out for the morning potty break. Yep! According to the radio it was 46 this morning. And as I look at my computer it says its.....gee only 54!! 


{2} Oh this weather fills me with nostalgia. I'll admit, there are times when I miss my family deeply. The way we were before, together in one house, busy, but still close to each other. Now its like we're in two different worlds. Its not bad, but I miss the carefree feeling. Amazing what three little years will change! 


{3} While I'm not a fan of fall weather at.all. I am a fan of fall food, and clothes! Hence my sudden obsession for new boots. I practically live in boots during the fall/winter. For now I have three pairs in my collection. 


{4} Speaking  of boots... I went with boots #1 cause the other boots I really wanted (#4) were out of stock, and I can't remember what was up with boots #2. But rest assured, if I stick to my budget this month, I will reward my self with another pair! 


{5} I've also revamped (as in re-formatted not redid) my 101 N 1001 list. I'm up to 30 out of 101 pretty good. But defiantly need to step it up! This week I'm working on my daily water intake and perhaps, getting up earlier than I normally do. *gulp* 


{6} New recipes for this month will be "Baked Potato Soup" and "Spinach and Artichoke Dip". Both are favorites of mine at O'Charley's and Applebees, and I'm dying to see if I can recreate a version that I like! Adding to my list of things I can make as well. And checking off another part of my 101-N-1001! 


{7} I haz cute puppies.

{8} Bad news is...looks like I"m headed to court after all for my citations. oh wait. I didn't tell you about those did I? Oops! Well a little thing really, expired tag and no proof of insurance. Cause in my home-state, they never asked for proof of insurance, so we never knew to carry it. But I got two of them in like three weeks. #notcool But it was recommended that I show them I have (will) taken care of my tag ($60 for a STICKER!!!!! AH) and did have insurance at the date of the accident/ticket and PERHAPS i can get off with just paying the court fees ($96.50 seriously!?!)

{9} What a horrible football weekend this was!!! What a stupid loss for the Vols!! Then my Titans failed me as well. I give up.

Oh Help!

This is a crisis. Here are four pairs of boots... SIX pairs of boots and I only have moneys (is that a word?) for two!?!? *sobs* What's a girl to do? Ask her blogging/Facebook/Twitter friends for help of course!


If you were buying boots, and these were the only options (heh, I know all tastes don't match mine) you had.....which one or two would you get!? 

{1-Slouchy Suede}

{2 - Floyee}

{3-Wanted Lava}

{4 - Glaze by Adi}

{5- Yoko Soho}

{6- Quid Oceon}

Seriously the names they come up with!? 

                        

Addicted!

My name is Erin and I'm addicted to shoes.

And Books
And Dr. Pepper
And Twix Ice Cream Bars
And Clothes

And...I think that's it.
But mostly Shoes. Flats, Heels, Flip-Flops you name I  probably have it. Speaking of which I need some more sneakers for school. When is saw this pair....I could.not.resist. THe screamed my name, and demanded I buy them (despite only having $30 in the bank). I typically avoid completely flat shoes, as being a flat footed person, my legs ache horribly after a couple of hours in them. Weird I  know. But its worth the laying in bed for the rest of the afternoon.

I love love love love love love these shoes. Almost as much as the shoes in the last post. Which was also another "could.not.resist" purchase.

My sister is going to flip over these.
Nah nah nah nah nah.

Before & After

Before: 

After: 

Sony Alpha a200 - Photoshop CS4 - Pioneer Woman Actions : Boost and Vintage

{2/365- New Shoes}