I’m seeing ex-man friend tonight. I’m going to Omaha to hang out with the friends that introduced us to go to these First Friday events. Its going to be about 2 degrees so that should be fun! But ex-man friend asked me earlier this week (yes, we are still talking-texting really) if he could hang out with us tonight. I said yes.

So of course that means I must look fabulous, despite the cold weather! My hair is coiffed, the ‘war-paint’ is on, I have on my ‘sexy pants!’ I wanna make him weep! Hope I succeed!

I will keep you posted friends!

Things that make me happy

With the cold temps I broke out some hot cocoa this afternoon for the Keurig. Mighty tasty. Yum.
It’s Friday!! (nuff said!)
I finally got paid from editing those videos last month (it took nearly a month, and I got $1250.00. Momma made BANK, baby! I’m using some for Christmas and saving $400 to make up for the additional expense when rent goes up in January when the roomie moves out. Fiscal responsibility FTW!
I’ve had 2 weeks off from the PT job–its been nice to have a break. But starting Saturday I work 5 days there in the next 7. Money, come to momma!
I’m in a ridiculously good mood. I don’t know why. I’m not going to fight it, just embrace it. My co-worker said that must mean I have a new guy in my life. LOL, NOPE! I’m done tying my happiness to a relationship or another person. My happiness comes from me.
I got my package for the Virtual Christmas Story 5k run. I plan on doing that on my treadmill tomorrow since its going to be 15 degrees.
I need to finish Christmas shopping-in particular for my Tumblr Secret Santa (and start it for everyone else. Whoops!)

Have a wonderful weekend friends!

It all depends on how you look at it

I live with 3 roomies. One of them texted us today to say she’s moving out at the end of the month and breaking the lease. Technically in Lincoln, NE only 3 unrelated people can live together, so we’ve been breaking the rules for the past few months at our house! But it made rent so cheap!

Our 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom house is $1000/month plus utilities. So we were each paying $250 for rent and about $60 in utilities. Freakin’ awesome and cheap.

Other roomies and I decided not to find another roomie to replace her, since we plan on moving out in April. So rent will go up to $333 and utilities about $80 each. So its going to cost me about $100/month more.

That kind of upset me at first.

Then I realized:

I GET THE WHOLE BATHROOM TO MYSELF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It’s the little things people! A bathroom of my own. That’s totally worth $100 a month!

This is a post about cheekbones. And a little self-appreciation.

Forgive me, please.

Ladies, do you wear blush? If you don’t, I highly recommend trying it.

After years and years (we’re taking most of my 31 years) I’ve declined to wear blush. Heck, I wouldn’t even wear makeup at all! I just wasn’t into trying, you know?

Before I lost the weight, my mom told me that I had super high cheekbones. I didn’t really believe her, because I couldn’t see them. Then, when I lost weight, they popped out. But I didn’t know how to accent them.

Fastforward to my last birthday in March. A friend got me some NARS blush in the most universally flattering shade ever! It’s called Orgasm, and its so true-so flattering!

Long story short, try blush, you will be amazed at the compliments you get from it! One random guy at the grocery store actually told me I had “amazing cheekbones” the other day! Made my night! It’s amazing what a little blush can do! 🙂

This is the face of a happy girl!

I took a vacation day today to go to my kidney doctor appointment….got a clean bill of health and a “see ya in 2 years”. So I’m glad. Now I’m hitting the outlet mall for some Christmas shopping, and since it’s 63° here today, I’m going to go run a nice run after that! Hurray!

Happy Monday!

It’s 56° on the last day of November. I HAD to go for a run! I was chatting with Brooke earlier after she posted about running in the snow this morning and knew I had to get out there!

So many people are out, putting Christmas lights on their homes. I love it!
I’m helping my parents decorate today and then off to a party tonight.

Have a great weekend friends!

Friday Five!!

It’s Friday and it’s Gameday baby! My Huskers are playing Iowa. It’s currently not going so well. 14-0 at the half. Get it together Nebraska! Edit: Now it’s 14-3, Nebraska just scored a field goal.
I’m having Thanksgiving dinner with my family tonight and then a 3 day weekend! It’s the start of my 8 vacation days in December. I have to see my kidney doctor for my every 2 years (is that biyearly? IDK) appointment. Just a checkup. Then I’m going to do some Christmas shopping and maybe some baking!
I bought a fabulous black lace curve-hugging dress at the Banana Republic Factory Store. I am in love. I need somewhere fancy to where it, stat. Or a date. Or both. I’m not picky! 😉
I am currently alone in the newsroom. There is only 1 other person in the station with me. Gotta love holidays!
My mom and friends keep asking what I want for Christmas. I have no idea. Any good ideas for me friends?

Happy Friday and weekend Friends!!

“Someone has to do it!”

I have worked every Thanksgiving but 1 in the past 10 years.
This makes me not really enjoy the holiday.
Which is quite sad, because I used to love it.
Spending time with family, cooking, eating. It was great.
Now, my family makes everything and waits for me to come to their house and then we eat. Around 6:30 or 7pm.
It feels rushed. Not as much fun.
I miss the 2pm dinners where I helped make everything.
But the news doesn’t stop just because its a holiday. And my family is close (45 minutes away) so I’d rather work and let people who want to go home far away get there.
Plus I get paid 2 extra days for working Thanksgiving and the Day After! So I work 40 hours and get paid for 56. That’s fantastic.
I also don’t really like most Thanksgiving food. I like a little turkey, some mashed potatoes (no gravy) sweet potatoes, green beans (not green bean casserole! That’s disgusting) and a crescent roll. I don’t even like stuffing. Thanksgiving is just not my thing I guess. I’m not a huge pie fan either. (can we still be friends?!)
The station is providing a Thanksgiving meal to those of us who have to work tomorrow. So I will eat a bit of that and remember to be thankful that I have a job, one that I (generally) enjoy.
I really can’t complain either, because I have (including weekends) 10 days off at Christmas! I saved some vacation days and don’t work a lot in December. And not working Christmas is the best trade-off!

Happy Thanksgiving Friends! May you enjoy the time spent with family and friends.

Monday, Monday

I started my Monday off with a trip to the doctor’s office for some blood to be drawn for a doctor’s appointment next week for my kidneys and a subsequent Tetanus shot. Being klutzy has consequences. After stabbing myself in the forearm with a box cutter Friday night, they insisted on the shot. I haven’t had one since 1998. 15 years is too long.
On the plus side, I am now boosted against Tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis (whooping cough)!
I saw my General Practice Doctor in the hall as I was leaving the office. I said “Hey! What Up?!” To him as I walked by. He turned, smiled and said “Hi Melissa!” Only I would say “What up” to a doctor. This doctor delivered me when I was born, so he’s known me my whole life. Good stuff.
I am so FREAKIN’ EXCITED for Tumblr Secret Santa! I have a great person to give gifts to and I can’t wait to give buy and send them presents. I have so many fun ideas. I LOVE giving gifts. That is what the season is all about. It’s good for me to remember that.
I also have some ideas brewing for other gifts. I love love love Christmas.
Remember My car’s check engine light that turned on a few weeks ago? Yeah, I never got that checked out. But my car healed itself and the light shut off Saturday night. I’m not questioning it. Just considering it a win. I haven’t had good news in a long time so I’m glad.
I have to work both Thursday and Friday. BUT! I get 2 extra days of pay and the work is pretty easy so I’m okay with it.
My leg hurts a bit. I haven’t run since Saturday, but I need to. So I’m going to run a mile tonight and see how she feels. Fingers crossed.

Have a great week friends! Happy Monday!

I’m a Klutz

As I’ve gotten older, I’ve developed into a bit of a klutz. I’m not really sure how it has happened, but it has.

I find bruises all over my arms and legs, remnants of injuries that I’ve gotten when I’ve run into coffee tables, bed posts, doors, walls, etc. I had a nasty bruise and cut on my leg for nearly a month from slamming my shin into a coffee table. I find bruises I have no explanation for. It’s maddening.

So far this week I have:

slammed my elbow into my bedroom door in the middle of the night Tuesday as I was getting up to use the restroom.
I burned myself on the neck with my curling iron Wednesday morning. On the plus side, my hair looked fantastic! 😉
The wind caught the lid to the garbage can as I was wheeling it to the curb Thursday night. It smacked me in the forehead and left a bright red welt.
I stabbed myself in the forearm with a box cutter while opening wine boxes at Corky last night.

And that’s just this week! There are bruises on my upper thigh that I have no clue where they came from. I am beginning to worry about my safety!

In other news, I had to cut my run short this morning. My outer right leg still hurts from that injury a few weeks ago. I don’t think its an IT Band issue because my knee feels fine. It’s about halfway between my knee and hip and it just hurts. I foam roll and it feels better. But it also makes me feel like I need to baby it and walk with a limp. Any ideas as to what I’ve done? Is it IT band issues? HELP!!

Happy Saturday friends!