La, Le... what?

The all-healthy-eating diet officially starts tomorrow so I decided to pop open an all-natural, no sweet added, carbonated water courtesy of La Croix.  I think that's how you spell it.  If not, well I'm no French major, so pardon me.  Lime flavored :) 

And it was an awkward occurrence just now.  I don't even know.  A half-hour, really? Lame. At least it's not as bad as the pound it I got after hooking up sex.

And I bought Power Beats by Dr. Dre last night at the apple store and my ears are having an orgasm but they really are in love.

Medallions, Medallions, they be hangin' from my necklace..

PJM convinced me to stay home today and leave at 8AM tomorrow morning instead, so I could stay home and make him dinner.  This was my first time making pork, but it was simple.  It just consists of a few ingredients, though I could've went a little easier on the ginger root.  That was an interesting thing to purchase at Hiller's Market earlier.  It looked like a root in the shape of a swimming turtle. 

The menu this evening consisted of Pork Medallions with a Pineapple Glaze

It was a hit.  The brothers and dad scarfed down the meal within five minutes.  And then gave me a pat on the back. 

Applied for a few scholarships today and conferences, so I was a bit productive.  Hitting 96 West early in the AM to get back up to the grind in Lansing.

..& then I found five dollars.

Garbage.

Just made Homemade Garbage Can Pizza with whole wheat crust, all-natural homemade pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, onion, mushroom, green pepper, crumbled sausage, & ham.

Man have I missed cooking & journal blogging - obviously one of my New Year's Resolutions.

And I decided that I am going for my Master's in Marketing in 2012... a toast to academics.

Well, it's in the oven....

& then I found five dollars.

The Season to SHINE..

First cup of coffee to start off the New Year..  Gotta love Caribou :)

And watching the Capital One Bowl and my boys play - GO GREEN!

& then I found five dollars.

Out with the old and in with the new..

Well ladies and gents - it's that time of year again, also known as December, 31 2010 the end of the year.  2010 has brought so much.  I don't even know where to begin.  I have met some of the greatest people this year, have had tons of opportunities for growth and development, have excelled in academics and my job (scratch that since you probably don't care), and have plenty of wild and crazy stories to add to my life list.

I don't have one word to describe 2010 but so far I have: exhilarating, crazy, fun, tough, amazing, eye-opening, and much more.. If anything it taught me how to live my life to the fullest.  Maintain relationships.  Be organized.  Achieve my goals.  And make new friends.  

All I hope is that 2011 is bigger and better - even though it's going to be hard to top this year off.  But let's hope for more stories and embarrassing moments (since I always have at least one of those a day).

Last thing - I was going to make these chocolate raspberry tarts to take to the party tonight but then decided that a classy bottle of champagne was much more appropriate.  And then forgot to take a picture of it - sorry folks, I'll make it later this year for a special occasion.

Oh, and I accepted an offer for an internship this summer, I'm excited about it.  I mean who doesn't get excited at $18/hr, all expenses paid!

I want to wish you all a very safe and happy new year's!  

I am off to go party for the evening and celebrate the greatness of 2010 with some of my favorites.... I'm sure there'll be plenty of stories to tell in 2011.
 
... & then I found five dollars.

Rain, rain go away that's what all my haters say..

So even though its a torrential downpour outside this day has been fabulous!  I am running on 6 hours of sleep for the past three days - but so full of energy somehow.  Just finished a phone interview with Amway - god I want that job so bad!  And then I cleaned the entire apartment while Waka Flocka blared through the speakers.  And just made dinner Southwestern Pizza.

Watching some TV, since I don't do that often and chilling for the rest of the day..

Moving to fast..

I look away for one second and everything seems to be moving entirely too fast.  This post is going to probably be a bunch of bullshit that no one wants to read -- more like venting -- than anything.  But honestly, as I am sitting here in front of an empty fountain in the middle of campus, I think to myself why can't things just go right for one time in my life.  Everything goes right for all of two weeks, if that.  And then once you get comfortable, life throws you one major curve ball.  Seriously I feel like I've been cursed since Sophomore year of High School.  I'm convinced.  I know that no one is perfect and that life isn't easy - but I feel like I need a break from life.  I need a break from controversy, accidents, deaths, liars, cheaters, and backstabbers.  I am about to crack.  I know it just makes me stronger in the end, but the ultimate question is - does that strength have concrete foundation or are there cracks beginning to form?  

I just wish people would be straight with me - that's all I ask.  And that things slowly wind down and someone throws me a damn fastball, rather than a change-up or curve.  Just throw me a true pitch.  Baseball runs in the family and I guess it's slowly catching on to me, with all my references to the game and all.

I attended the Women's Leadership Conference this past weekend, which I helped plan.  And I am no feminist, but I am so thankful for the leadership qualities evident in my life.  Without student council, UAB, WILD, LeaderShape, etc.. I would not be the person I am today.  I am so thankful that it has brought me this far, but  I just wish I could be met halfway.  I am sick and tired of having to deal with all of this pile of poop (to have proper French) whether it is school, relationships, family, work, etc. 

Earlier this weekend, while babysitting -- I thought what if I just started a family and built a new life for myself.  I can see myself cooking, cleaning, taking care of a few kids - but then I thought I have too much going for myself.  I have four interviews lined up this week and a kick ass (if I do say so myself) Marketing portfolio. 

I don't know maybe it's mother nature playing games with my emotions and what not, but that's how I've been feeling lately.


... & then I found five dollars.