The Happenings #3

You know what I love about my blog?
NO- pressure.

I have absolutely NO-pressure to type a single word. Some days, I take my fingers to the keyboard and realize... this post, I don't want to share. And I just save the draft. Some days, I log on to my blogger account and check the date of my last post and think, "Hmmm, maybe I should post today...? Even a little something." And then I say, hmmmm.... NO-pressure. And then it's days like this... where I have a quiet morning off that I can sit and reflect about the last week. Oh, phenemonenal.

The Happenings #3:

I am currently cuddling: these two. My new puppy (14 weeks old!), Alani and my sweet husband Daniel. The name is EXACTLY not how you would read it. It's pronounced... Al-ugh-knee. Where did we get the name? Short story, it's a family name I love... and the name my parents always wished they would have had for my middle name! She is short and funny, has sharp teeth and claws, she is fierce (Tyra would be proud) and she has a HUGE personality. She is definitley both a little bit of Daniel and I. (Her fierceness comes from me.)

I am making a habit of: going to the gym! I bought my membership on the 16th have almost been everyday! I make time and I love making time. Even though "they say" you begin to see change in yourself at 4 weeks- I ALREADY SEE IT! I have so much more energy. I sleep better. I eat better. And the best thing is: I am competitive with myself and I LOVE IT! I will be going today too!

Trying to wake up on an early morning to work out!

I am drooling over: vegetables. (hahahahahhahaha) I know, weird. Who drools over veggies. But seriously, brussel sprouts, brocolli, green beans... ughhhh. Yum. EEOV and garlic. I cannot wait for the farmer's markets and produce stands! HURRY UP SPRING!

My favorite accessories to wear daily: my new Michael Kors handbag and clutch. If you didn't know I work at MK (coming on a year fairly quickly) and have yet to buy myself a bag! Daniel, spoiled me with a sweet gift after Christmas of my favorite bag- the Astor Satchel and I added a sweet little clutch to hold my cards, cash, phone and keys. I love it! Thanks baby!

I am struggling with: what comes out of my mouth. It has always been a problem, caused some conflict and it's time to really become disciplined in my "thinking before speaking."

I am watching: Heroes. Oh. MY. Goooodness. Daniel and I cannot get away from it! Addicting. :)

We want to: buy a newer car, move into a home that has a 2nd bedroom, and make more time on my weekends off to road trip and adventure.

I'm so exicted: to plan my trip to CA (still figuring out details) for Emma's 1st birthday and dedication. Ahhhhh. She is getting so old! :(

I am enjoying: reading daily in the "Jesus Calling" mini devotion and being in the Word... rocking to the Gungor Pandora station in my car commuting to work, and as of 10 minutes ago... cuddling with my puppy as she sleeps on me.

The Happenings #2

OH MY GOODNESS, THIS NEVER POSTED- HOW LAME! Well, here it is a month late. ;)

Welcome back to:
The Happenings. #2

What's happening lately? What's going to happen? What do I want to happen?
It's all here.
Starting.... now. :)

I am recently obsessed with: my Hot Fudge Brownie Wood Wick candle, oh and this kid below. It snap, crackles, and pops while filling my home with the sweet, rich smell of gooey fudge brownies. It's delicious. And the smell helps me from snacking on all the things I wish I could.

I wait a few weeks to watch: my favorite show... 30 Rock. I don't have a DVR box and I have also seen ALL OF THE SEASONS of 30 Rock besides the recent. So... I wait a couple weeks. Wait for a build up of episodes, and then splurge. Thank you Liz Lemon, you crack me up.

I am currently working on: making my home full of Christmas Cheer. My goal is to make all of my decorations... and as much as possible, not buy any! I am making a "tis the season" banner as of last night. I will post pictures later.

My favorite Pandora station: is definitely Jack Johnson (Holiday). Seriously, how much better can that station get? I. do. not. know. But I am rockin' around the Christmas tree with some of my favorite artist... from Jack himself, to Sufjan Stevens... all the way to the Eagles! YES, yes, yes... continuing the joy of this season with this station.

I found a delicious meal I love: Pesto Bean Soup. I am not sure exactly how I found this recipe, but the Food Network warmed my heart with this delicious soup. I even added my own spin to it.... fresh cut tomatoes or a can of undrained tomatoes. Delicious. I added some shredded chicken for more substance... but you can definitely add some chicken sausage, yummmy! All in all, this is PERFECT with this bread recipe that I stick to, for EVERY soup. :)

The only thing I made for Thanksgiving was: Homemade Mixed Berry Pie with the FLAKIEST crust in the world. I mean, like honestly, I could eat that happily EVERY night. If you have never made a pie, or a pie crust, start with the one I posted. YOU will never change recipes. I looked like a professional during Thanksgiving with my in-laws... and it was my first crust on my own! :) I challenge you! (P.S. if you need help with making the filling.... email me!)

The best part of my week has been: playing 'Peek-a-Boo' with my niece  Emma-E. My day began watching a video of her officially crawling and next she is cracking up that I am playing 'Peek-a-Boo!' And of course, hanging out with my sister for a few hours via skype.

I am looking forward to: future plans with my husband. We keep talking, looking, dreaming of opportunities. We will see.

I want to: begin waking up earlier to do the things I need to make time for. Working the hours I do, I don't always have a lot of time before or after work to do it.

I want to make time for: praying daily, writing down what I am thankful for, and allowing God's Word to transform me. Also, I want to make time to be exercising daily. I am looking for a way to get a gym membership or a bigger place to live to work out. Either way, it's gotta start soon. I'm not 18 years old anymore. Blah.

Anyways, this is what's happening.
This is my life.
Back to 30 Rock.
And possibly my book I am reading: 'One Thousand Gifts,'
finishing my 'tis the season' banner,
and begin decorating for my favorite season. :)

Happy Writing Friends!

- Jamie