Thursday, February 26, 2009

Movie Advice Please!!

Let me just put it out there
for the blog world to know,

I am Lame with a capital L.

And here's why...

I have yet to go to the movie theater in 2009. What???!? I know, me of all people, a lover of movies (and the popcorn that comes with it) has not made time to go see a movie this year!

It's February 26th people. That's almost 2 entire months without being swept away to live in a make-believe world with a make-believe happy ending for 2 amazing hours (or more).

I have to go to the movies this weekend. And I am! I told Mr. Swee"tea" (get it? Sweetie! Thank you terriavidreader for the clever nickname...I think he'll like it much better than Mr. STD) that we are heading to the theater tomorrow night!

I can't wait :)

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But I want to ask my new friends for some advice on what to see! Since I've been living under a log {actually more like buried under research of the supply/demand/inflation/GDP of hybrid vehicles in the US market} for awhile now, I *NEED* your opinions!

I've narrowed it down to:

1. Slumdog Millionaire
2. Taken
3. The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
4. The International

Of course I want to see He's Just Not that into You and Confessions of a Shopaholic, but I would feel a *teensy* bit bad for dragging the boyfriend along for those...

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Any opinions are greatly appreciated!!

Have a terrific thursday ya'll!

Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Thank You! and Wishlist Wednesday

Happy Wednesday!

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First of all,


to everyone who has entered my giveaway (click link for post), signed up to be a follower, and/or posted about it on your own blog! I've had such a great response and I have been able to discover some great blogs too (an added bonus)!! I can't wait to see who the winner will be!

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I'm feeling *MUCH* better now that my grad school January term has come to an end. This has to have been one of the worst terms I've experienced and I've been stressed nearly 95% of the past 2 months! Luckily I can now breathe easy...at least for a week! The next term starts on Monday :)

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Next up, I'm taking a quick break from my work assignment to post my:

---WISHLIST WEDNESDAY---

1. This girl, signed up for my giveaway and I was visiting her blog today. She is seriously SO crafty! She has an Etsy shop where she sells these adorable bangle bracelets that can be custom made to match your school colors (or whatever colors you adore).

2. I've been a very good girl while on WW! On December 31st, I quit cold turkey all the things that were making me feel miserable...mainly fried foods, alcohol, sweets, etc. I've been so motivated to lose weight that I never even thought twice about missing some of my favorite foods. That is until I had such a stressful weekend and a less than great weigh in on Monday...my mind started drifting to my all time FAVORITE FOOD:

3. I love dresses! Especially this one, courtesy of Lilly:

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I hope everyone is having a ~*FaNtAsTiC*~ week so far and don't forget to enter my giveaway by clicking here, if you haven't already!

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

~*Sweet Tea Diaries*~ FIRST-EVER GIVEAWAY!

Before I get to the details of the giveaway, I wanted to tell ya'll something. You know how every blogger writes about their significant other and they call them cute nicknames and such? Some call them Mr. {Fill this in with the blogger's blog name} so I was thinking I could call my boyfriend Mr. Sweet Tea Diaries. Then I was like, that's way too much to type every single time I want to mention him...what if I shorten it? Ok, so that would make him Mr. STD...umm...maybe that's not the best nickname!

On to the giveaway!


I wasn't planning on having one of these so soon, but got inspired by all the cool giveaways being hosted around me by some awesome bloggers. And I guess I won't lie...it'd be cool to have some more followers too!!

Everyone should know that I have a *slight* obsession with cupcakes. They are so cute and tiny. What's not to love? Most of my free time is spent baking cupcakes because I have a small catering business in LA where I make custom cupcakes for parties, showers, birthdays, weddings, etc. I'm always looking for new recipe books, cupcake liners, display stands, carrier cases...basically anything cupcake! In fact, for Christmas I received 3 copies of "Hello Cupcake" and 2 copies of "500 Cupcakes". But that's beside the point...back to the giveaway.

I was procrastinating from studying and decided to go to Target. I was wandering the aisles and my wheels got to spinning because I was seeing all of this cute stuff. That's when I decided to put together some items and I came across a cupcake book called "::cupcakes::" by Elinor Klivans. Soooo cute!
I also found a beautiful white cupcake stand that holds 18 cupcakes - perfect for a bridal shower table or just for when you have friends over and want to have a sweet treat readily available on the counter! I love it so much I want to keep it for myself...hmm??!? Just kidding guys! Cupcakes not included :)

Next, I found a potholder and oven mitt set in a gorgeous blue color with a sleek and modern design. Perfect for protecting your hands when pulling those yummy cupcakes out of the oven! Target also has the new line from Orla Kiely and I picked out a set of 2 kitchen towels and a set of 2 towel hooks with pears on them! Adorable!


That's not all! I also found these cute thank you notes with sparkly cupcakes on them!

And I'm also including 2 types of sprinkles, perfect for decorating your Easter or Spring-y cupcakes! And a set of foil tin liners because those are the ones that I like to use when baking!

And lastly, what girl doesn't ♥ chocolate? I found an adorable pink and green polka-dotted tin and filled it with Dove chocolates and Nestle Treasures (my fave)!

Want to win ALL this cool stuff?

All you have to do is:
  • Leave a comment on this post and receive 2 entries.
  • Already a follower or become a follower for 3 entries.
  • Post about my giveaway on your blog and I'll give you 5 added entries!
That equals a total of 10 possible entries! Wow!! Please let me know how many entries you're entitled to, in ONE comment!

Oh yeah, enter by NEXT Monday (March 2nd) at 11:59 pm Pacific Time for your chance to win!

Good Luck blog buddies!


PS - I baked the cupcakes for the picture - red velvet with vanilla cream cheese frosting and yellow cake with chocolate buttercream! The yellow cake is the first recipe in the cupcake book by Elinor Klivans and let me just tell you - they are absolutely DELICIOUS! If you win this giveaway, you have to {{pInKy PrOmIsE}} to bake a cupcake from the book and post it on your blog!!

PPS - a picture of my doggy sleeping this morning...so cute!

Sunday, February 22, 2009

My Night Out :)

Last night was a great time! After my friends picked me up in a [stretch] hummer (yes, seriously) we headed down to Sunset Strip. It was great to see Danielle and Emily again and we had a lot of catching up to do! Ketchup was packed and LOUD as heck, but it was fun. My dinner was delicious and healthy! I have some other details from the night, but I have to go get ready to study for my final on Tuesday! I'll update soon, but I just wanted to put pictures up!
Inside the Hummer with Emily!

With DanielleMy healthy "Young Chick" dinner
Danielle and I waiting for our reservationThe three of us, typical college days pose!

Hope you all have a Spectacular Sunday!!

Saturday, February 21, 2009

Happy Saturday!

Hi everyone - happy Saturday! I'm having a great day because I'm way ahead of schedule, homework wise! I woke up early (you know, 10 or so, haha) and needed to go to the mall because I {desperately} needed to get my eyebrows waxed. While I was there I did a little bit of shopping and got a cute outfit for tonight

and I might have gotten a manicure too...

Tonight, I'm meeting up with my two good friends who are here from Georgia and we are going to Ketchup on Sunset Strip. I'm excited because 1) I haven't been there before and 2) I might have a celebrity sighting! I've lived in Los Angeles for over a year and have only seen a few celebrities - Barbra Streisand, James Brolin, Vanessa Hudgens, Captain Taylor from TNT's The Closer, you know no one that exciting.

Hmm...who do I want to run into?
1. Daniel Craig (but only dressed as James Bond)
2. Ed Westwick
3. The original Girls Next Door

Who are your celeb crushes??!?


PS - I'm going to try to post some pics of my outfit before I go out tonight, but I have to head to the gym for now!

Goodnight Moon

Hello lovies -

I am LAME. It's Friday night, but I spent the evening 1) at the gym, 2) reorganizing my living room furniture, 3) watching backlogged shows on my DVR, 4) figuring out how to create a blog signature, and 5) doing about 2% of all the homework I have this weekend.

Now don't get me wrong, I'm happy to have the time alone. I'm a loner at heart and while I love hanging out with people, I also find myself needing "alone" time more often than others. Being that I live with the Mister (my darling boyfriend), I rarely have any time to myself. I wake up next to him, brush my teeth with him, go to the gym with him, and fight with him over who gets control of the TV for the night! I want to watch Gossip Girl or E Network and he wants to watch History Channel. What is it with men and the History Channel, Discovery and NatGeo? :)

The Mister went to San Diego with his sister to see his dad and grandparents. I would've gone, but I'm supposed to be doing the above mentioned homework that I have. Plus two of my sorority sisters from college are in California for the weekend so we are getting together tomorrow night! I'm super excited because I haven't seen them in at least 2 years! It's crazy how easy it is to lose touch with the people that were most important to you during college. It doesn't help that I'm *kinda* bad about calling people back...

I just love the blogging world! There are so many amazing blogs out there and I am enjoying getting to explore and follow my favorite ones! While I don't have a lot of followers, I'm VERY grateful for the ladies who have signed up to read about my life and follow me on my journey!

I hope that everyone has a fabulous weekend and gets their to-do list done while still enjoying the free time!

Friday, February 20, 2009

More Giveaways from some Awesome Bloggers!

Hi all -
I hope that those of you who read me over at Wordpress are able to find me here at Blogger now!
I have spent most of the day obsessing with my new blog and also surfing around the blogosphere. I have come across some GREAT giveaways!

1. We all know that I L♥VE cupcakes! An Undomesticated Newlywed is hosting a giveaway for some very cute baking accessories and cupcake materials. Enter by 11:59 pm on Feb. 24 to have a chance of winning!



2. A Daily Dose of Davis is hosting a giveaway for a handmade notebook cover! Her mom has an Etsy shop called Cutsie Tootsie Designs where she sells beautiful notebook covers, checkbook covers, etc. If you click here, you will be directed to the actual giveaway link! Enter by Sunday to have a chance of winning!


3. Another great cupcake giveaway! MRM is giving away a great Hello Cupcake book (really cute ideas!) along with some cupcake liners, mix, and individual cupcake container (I NEED!)...Click here for the direct link to the giveaway and enter by Feb. 22 10 pm EST.


4. Experiments in a Galley Kitchen is hosting the cutest giveaway for spring related goods (like nail polish and stationary)!! Click here to enter by Feb. 28 at midnight for your chance to win!

5. Pearls and Bows is having a delightful giveaway for an awesome custom designed necklace! Enter by Monday night for your chance to win! Click here for the link to the giveaway post.

6. Oh My Gosh, I just found a really great giveaway at Whitney Caroline Designs. Enter by Feb. 26 for this:


My Photos

A collection of photos of little (sometimes big) ole me!

College Times

Spirit Night 2006
Spirit Night 2006
Officially Sisters!
Officially Sisters!
Sigma Chi Halloween Mixer 2005
Sigma Chi Halloween Mixer 2005
Spring Break 2006 in Mexico
Spring Break 2006 in Mexico
Cruise to Mexico 2006
Cruise to Mexico 2006
Washington DC with two of my best friends, 2005
Washington DC with two of my best friends, 2005
My 21st B-Day in Vegas with my two college roommates
My 21st B-Day in Vegas with my two college roommates
With Jamie and Bobby Deen in Savannah - College Graduation 2006
With Jamie and Bobby Deen in Savannah - College Graduation 2006
With Alton Brown from Good Eats - Fall 2006
With Alton Brown from Good Eats - Fall 2006

Flight Attendant Adventures

Graduation from F/A Training, 2006
Graduation from F/A Training, 2007
Flying the plane!
Flying the plane!
Exploring Baku, Azerbaijan
Exploring Baku, Azerbaijan
Celebrating Easter in Germany (my co-worker Bradley starring as the Easter Bunny)
Celebrating Easter in Germany (my co-worker Bradley starring as the Easter Bunny)
In Kuwait, 2007
In Kuwait
London Airport
London Airport
Out for dinner in Cyprus
Out for dinner in Cyprus
Going out in Germany
Going out in Germany
In Dubai
In Dubai
Carnival in Germany
Carnival in Germany

Family

With my mom and one of my brothers at F/A Graduation
With my mom and one of my brothers at F/A Graduation
Eating Mexican food in Mexico with my parents
Eating Mexican food in Mexico with my parents
My parents in Mexico
My parents in Mexico
Me with my 3 brothers, 2007
Me with my 3 brothers, 2007
My 23rd Birthday with my brother and sister in law
My 23rd Birthday with my brother and sister in law
Mom and I viewing the Grand Canyon from a helicopter
Mom and I viewing the Grand Canyon from a helicopter
Entire family before my brother left for Iraq
Entire family before my brother left for Iraq

The Story of ♥

Just Friends, Jan. 2007
Just Friends, Jan. 2007
Red Rock Canyon, NV - April 2007
Red Rock Canyon, NV - April 2007
Santa Monica, CA - April 2007
Santa Monica, CA - April 2007
Off to New York - May 2007
Off to New York - May 2007
Empire State Building
Empire State Building
Go Braves - July 2007
Go Braves - July 2007
Windy San Diego - August 2007
Windy San Diego - August 2007
Out in Vegas - October 2007
Out in Vegas - October 2007
Red Lion Tavern - November 2007
Red Lion Tavern - November 2007
In our new robes for Christmas 2007
In our new robes for Christmas 2007
MLK Weekend in Vegas, 2008
MLK Weekend in Vegas, 2008
Cha Cha Lounge - March 2008
Cha Cha Lounge - March 2008
Before dinner at Casa Vega - March 2008
Before dinner at Casa Vega - April 2008
My 24th Birthday - April 2008
My 24th Birthday - April 2008
Home for my best friend's wedding - June 2008
Home for my best friend's wedding - June 2008
I'm Strong!
I'm Strong!
Troy's Birthday - June 2008
Troy's Birthday - June 2008
When we got YoYo - July 2008
When we got YoYo - July 2008
Devlin's Birthday - September 2008
Devlin's Birthday - September 2008
At an LA Kings game - November 2008
At an LA Kings game - November 2008
With classical conductor Ami Porat - January 2009
With classical conductor Ami Porat - January 2009
Valentine's Day 2009
Valentine's Day 2009

You Gotta have Friends

My best friend visited me in Cali - April 2008
My best friend visited me in Cali - April 2008
LA Tourists for the Day
LA Tourists for the Day
Trolley Ride through Hollywood
Trolley Ride through Hollywood
Bridesmaids at my best friends wedding - June 2008
Bridesmaids at my best friends wedding - June 2008
The Griffin in Vegas
The Griffin in Vegas
Christmas party with Devlin - 2007
Christmas party with Devlin - 2007
Dive Bar......eek!
Dive Bar......eek!
Besties from high school - Christmas 2006
Besties from high school - Christmas 2006

My (fur)babies

Moritz, when he was a baby - February 2009
Moritz, when he was a baby - February 2008
Cheap Cat Toy
Cheap Cat Toy
YoYo
YoYo
 
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