it was friday ya'll.

I was supposed to finish and post this on Friday. Whoops, enjoy. A day(two days) late and a dollar short. 

1. We had this teacher in high school that said "it's friday ya'll". Now I repeat it every Friday. Fun Fact: I never actually had this teacher, I have just heard stories.

2. True story: this is the conversation my husband and I just had. This whole eating better thing is fine, but I am craving something sweet or fatty real bad. Obviously.

3. Someone find me a coffee shop that will make designs in my frothy coffee. thank you.

4. I jumped on the Mint band wagon. I bought some mint shorts. Come on warm weather!!

5. I have said this before and I will say it again, and again. I love me some Justin Timberlake, pretty much obsessed at this point. His new cd is on repeat and I finally convinced bothered my husband enough to get tickets! Now who wants to save that poor wonderful man and buy his ticket from him.

6. Just a note: everyone should go get the App Weatherpuppy. Thank you Lindsay loves ________.  Why would you not want to check the weather and see cute pictures of dogs demonstrating said weather. Bonus: you can download different dog packages, i may have picked the pug theme.

7. Am I the only one who had to look up the abbreviations kids are using today? Yes, I am aware of saying "kids and today" makes me sound like an 85 year old women. Any-who, I am pretty sure about once or twice a week there is a new one and I need to look it up. Seriously today it was OOTD (outfit of the day).
Come on people spell out what you want to say, are we that pressed for time? I can't be the only person that has to do this, am I?

8. I had the WHOLE weekend off from work. IT.WAS.AMAZING. I tell you it was wonderful. No place to be at a certain time, nothing pressing. It was glorious. Those types of weekend should come around more often.

9. My husband and I went to IKEA yesterday, we bought some outdoor chairs. It NEVER fails that something is damaged or missing. We bought a chair and matching ottoman. This ottoman has a top and (4) leg type bases, one of these said leg bases was not in the box. crap. Thanks IKEA.

10. I'm lacking anything else interesting or witty for a Monday. Stephanie Out.

catching up.

Well i kind of fell off the wagon again. So i am going to try and pick back up. 

1. It seems this Cupcake brand wine is ALL the rage. Everyone seems to love it. So I thought to try it, I bought three bottles. I have tried two of those three bottles and I am not impressed at all people. They were both white wines and I am not always a fan of those so maybe that is why. Anywho, my last bottle which I am thinking of trying this weekend is a Red version and here is hoping all three bottles were not a waste of money. I am a sucker to try anything that EVERYONE else loves. Peer pressure and impulse buys for the win.

2. I hope everyone had a nice Christmas and New Year. Wow it has been that long since I slacked off. Bad Stephanie.

3. We got new appliances recently, it made me such a happy girl. I was very tired of staring at almond everyday. And also being a kitchen designer and designing these wonderful kitchens kind of makes me jealous. It's a small step.

4. I made new years resolutions in my head....I have followed none of them. Epic Fail.

5. Even though it is mid March I am thinking of writing said resolutions down and starting to try again.

6. My name is Stephanie I am 28 years old and I have a horrible obsession with ke$ha. I should not have just admitted that. I am embarrassed but can not help but sing along.

7. With that said I am also eagerly looking for someone to go to the JT & Jay-z concert with. Anyone? Anyone? My husband said he would go, but poor guy, I couldn't do that to him.

8. One of those head planned out resolutions was to stick with the gym. Well we quit the gym a few weeks ago, we never went. So instead we bought our out of shape butts INSANITY. We started it last night, the fit test was an embarrassment to watch for myself and my husband. Here is to 59 more days!

9. Along with the new work out plan is eating correctly. I have never eaten so much food in my entire life. I hope these five meals a day work out, at this point i just feel like I have gained 100lbs due to eating more calories and protein.

10. This past weekend was so nice out for March. My husband and I took advantage of it and walked the dog up the street to starbucks. It was such a nice outing and treat. I honestly enjoyed every second of it.

11. A few weekends ago we went to Monster Jam. Never in my life did I think I would be going to a Monster Jam Event. Well, let me tell you, it was a blast. We took our soon to be 4 year old nephew and the three of us had a great time.

a little about me.

It seems this blog has turned into a bunch of lists. Fine by me. Fine by you?
So, who wants to know some fun facts about Stephanie?

1. I can not sing if my life depended on it. I have been told I sound like William Shatner when I do sing. Basically I speak the words I am supposed to be singing.

2. My middle name is Louise. I like it, my husband thinks it is funny and likes to call me Weezie.

3. If my husband would let me I would paint everything white.

4. I have a small sick obsession with pugs. I thought they were weird ugly dogs before I got one, and now I LOVE their faces.

5. I hate decorating for holidays. The only one I decorate for is Christmas and I.LOVE.IT. Any other holiday I hate the decorations and decorating for. I am also not a huge fan of dressing up for Halloween.

6. With that being said my favorite holiday though is Thanksgiving. Christmas is a close second, but Thanksgiving is my all time favorite. I love the food and the family togetherness. But mostly because I insist on wearing this shirt every.single.year.

7. I am a big family person, I love my family. I would see them everyday if I could.

8. I am not a big fan of surprises. I need to know what is going on at all times. I observe to the max and try and figure out what is going on.

9. I am not a cuddler, I love my space.

10. I don't really like cake that much. But I do like chocolate. I would love a snickers bar with a candle in it over a birthday cake any time.

11. I don't mind sorting and doing laundry, I just hate folding. It usually sits in the dryer for days and i re-dry about 10 times to get the wrinkles out before I finally fold it. Even then I may just take the pile and shove it in a corner of my bedroom.

12. I don't mind cleaning, I really don't. I just like if someone tells me how nice the house looks or smells when I am done. If i had that encouragement and praise every time I cleaned something, I may do it more often. Sad but true.

13. Baking makes me very nervous. To me it seems like an art, something that need perfecting. And I am not that great with time. I feel like baking is a big downfall of mine.

14. I am sarcastic by nature. I try to have witty comebacks to whatever you say to me. I am not afraid to be that friend that actually tells you the truth. My friends know this and hopefully this is why they love me? This makes me sound mean, I promise I am funny, or at least I think I am funny.

15. I have a few close friends and I like it that way.

16. All throughout middle school I had the nickname Step-on-me. I'm not sure how I felt about that.

17. I am a compulsive grocery shopper, meaning I usually go when I am hungry and I always seem to come home with a new cookie, cracker, snack, or Ice cream. As much as I love lists, and I make them, I can not stick to them.

18.  I have a problem finishing things I start. Most projects will sit for months before I finish that last leg to get it complete.


So that is a little about me, tell me a little about yourself.

thanks for the giving.

Thanksgiving, my favorite holiday. who wouldn't love a day dedicated to feasting on wonderful food, shared with family and friends! So before we all go put out our Christmas decorations, lets take a minute and remember what we have to be thankful for this year. So here is my list of reasons why I am thankful in 2012.

1. I have a wonderful family, this including my husbands family. I am thankful to have the opportunity to spend this thanksgiving with all of them and my mother at the same time. A few members are missing, but I am still thankful for this opportunity.

2. I am thankful for my loving and supportive husband. We just celebrated three years of marriage, but we will be celebrating eleven years of being together. And as everyday passes I am more and more thankful for having him in my life.

3. My friends, I am so thankful to have such a great group of friends. Some near, some far, but a great group nonetheless. I am also thankful for certain friendships that have grown tremendously over this past year.

4. My wonderful job. I am lucky enough to have a job I love and that I love coming to everyday. I could not be more thankful for getting this opportunity and being able to enjoy what I do on a daily basis.

5. My puppy Lilly. I am so thankful Shaun and I got her, she has filled a spot in our lives and now when we are away from her we miss her dearly. And we can not picture our lives without her. I can only imagine this feeling with kids.

6. I am thankful for the ability to spend every Sunday with my brother. It used to be maybe monthly I saw him, but I am very thankful that I get to see him and spend time with him every Sunday evening. As we watching certain t.v shows together and enjoy dinner. It is a wonderful time in my week.

7. I am not a real religious person, but I am thankful I am here today. I am happy with all the opportunities I have been given and how my life has turned out.

8. I am thankful and excited to be able to spend five days with my mother. I have been used to seeing my parents weekly and it came as a shock to me not to have them right around the corner. I am very thankful to have my mom in town and to be able to host her at my house while she is visiting. My dad will be staying behind this time but will be so happy to see him come Christmas.

9. I am thankful to be godparents to our nephews. I feel honored to have this opportunity. I love them dearly and can not wait to continue to watch them grow and become little men.

I know this two days late, but leave it to me to show up to a party fashionably late.
I hope everyone enjoyed their Thanksgiving as much as I enjoyed mine. 
What were you thankful for this year?

the list.

I love lists, I really do. I feel the need to make one for every reason. It helps me remember what I need to buy, what I need to do, things that I want. Lists in general are just great to me. This one on the other hand I'm going to be in trouble. Have you ever heard the lamb chop never ending song? Well I feel this is how this list will be. It will be the list that doesn't end, yes it goes on and on my friend.

What is this list I am referring to you ask, well let me tell you. The list of items that need to get done to finish our condo. I made this list up one day and while sitting at dinner one evening I slipped it to my husband across the table. And then came the best part, his face, it was priceless. It was a jaw dropping, blank evil eye stare are you kidding me kind of face. As if I don't bother him enough, I have now complied a list of what needs to be done. Without Further Ado:

Living Room

• Complete Frame Wall
• Paint Entertainment Unit (a tealish blue color)
• find an accent Chair
• Find Roundish Mirror
• Finish Bookcase wallpaper
• Add Decorative Pillows

Kitchen

• New Stackable stainless Washer/Dryer
• New Stainless Steel Appliances
• Some Art
• Install Backsplash
• Paint Cabinets White?

Dining Room

• Paint Wainscoting White
• Paint Ceiling
• Find (4) Dining room Chairs
• Find a Bench (target storage bench)
• Re-Finish Table
• Blinds

Dining Room

• Paint Wainscoting White
• Paint Ceiling
• Find (4) Dining room Chairs
• Find a Bench (target storage bench)
• Re-Finish Table
• Blinds

Guest Bathroom

• Hang Basket Storage
• Add Towel Hooks
• Re-paint?
• New White Toliet
• New Vanity
• Re-finish Tub & Surround in White

Guest Room

• Remove Wallpaper
• Paint
• Re-finish Desk
• Find a Dresser
• Find or make headboard
• Curtains & Rod
• Add Art
• Update Closet Shelving

Master Bathroom

• Buy Toliet
• Buy Vanity
• Faucet
• Purchase and Lay Floor
• Finish walls and paint room
• Add Art
• Paint Trim & Door
• Purchase Accessories
• New Fan
• New Vanity Light

"Man Cave"

• Hang Second Guitar
• Cover & Add Pillows
• New Larger DVD storage
• Add long shelves to hold frames

Master Bedroom

• Create Larger Headboard
• Paint Dressers?
• Hang Television
• Add Art & Photos
• Organize Mr. F Closet
• New Night Tables
• Add Ceiling Fan

Whole House

• New Carpet
• Paint Trim
• New Door Hardware
• Add Photos & Art in Hallways

Okay Well there you have it. I will check back with this list frequently to update it with things we have completed. It seems like so much when it is listed out this way. I feel by the time it all gets done we will be moving. 


Does anyone else have a list like this that just never seems to end? Home-ownership is like a constant state of remodeling or re-doing. I want to be at the point where I can sit and enjoy.