Confessions of a shopaholic....

I may not be Rebecca Bloomwood but I do share the love for shopping. You might have watched Confessions of a shopaholic or read the book and thought who would actually feel that way about shopping but it's true. When I saw this movie, I finally felt understood. This is me, I feel this way too, I know how she feels, this movie is about me! Granted I know it was a movie but I swear it was about me.

When I smell good leather it's like a breath of fresh air or when I see a beautiful display I get butterflies. Nothing brightens my day more than finding a cute pair of shoes, a new handbag or a new outfit that fits just perfect. You might think I am compensating for something but I have been this way since I was a little girl. Not a justification, just the truth!

I remember going shopping when I was little and when most kids want toys but not me I had to have a brand new pair of shoes. From the time I can remember I have always been a shoe lover. Then I got a little older and my cousin Kym would come from California for the summer and she ALWAYS had beautiful handbags and thus the handbag obsession began. My mom and Grandma would always take me shopping for the cutest new outfits, I was always pretty decked out even in my "tomboy" days. I remember when I was going into the 4th grade I went to my cousins wedding in California and that is when I got my first actual purse and my first pair of big "California" sunglasses, I felt like a movie star! Plus, my cousins husband Robert bought me a LL cool J CD and holy cow I thought I was the bomb.com!

Unlike Rebecca Bloomwood, I am not in massive credit card debit but like Rebecca I am a shopaholic. I love the rush of shopping. I love the smell of new clothing. I love the way I feel when I have had a successful shopping excursion. You might be wondering why now, I am coming to this conclusion. Let me just fill you in...Today I decided to check out where exactly I spend my money and set up a budget so that we could one day start a family. Well to my shock I spend a lot more money on clothing than I thought I did. So I have placed myself on a budget and I set up a system to notify me via email and text messages when I am nearing my budget goals. I'm not ready to give up shopping completely nor do I know if I ever will but I am committed to following my budget and beginning to live a more moderate lifestyle. So here is to the girl in the green scarf from another girl in a green scarf!

I love my mom!

I am so fortunate and so blessed to have such an amazing mom. She really is the best mom in the world. I know this for a few reasons 1. she told me so (LOL, Just kidding) ok for the real number 1.

1. After growing up and getting out of my snotty teenage years, I was able to look back at all the awful things I said and did and my mom was still there. She was/is always there as my biggest supporter and never waivers. 2. All my friends always told me so! Everyone always said my mom was the best mom ever. So, I feel that I can 100% say so because obviously it isn't just my opinion! :) I'm lucky to have always had a wonderful relationship with my mom.

Every Fall she and I take a road trip usually to the Grand Canyon and what not but my absolute favorite was when we packed in the Grand Canyon, Zion, BBQ in the park and then a trip to California and the Ocean all in one short week. We had so so much fun! Oh and don't worry I got us lost in one of the worst parts of LA but I managed to some how find a Starbucks and get directions out of there! It's true, I inheritted the gene for being able to locate a Starbucks no matter where we are from her :) It has saved my life more than once.

Last year my aunt and my cousin Rilye were able to join us. We all had so much fun, I hope that they too can continue this tradition and spend some quality girl time together. I know I look forward to it all year long. I wish I lived closer to my mom, as I do miss her greatly! I love you mom! Happy Mother's day!

Graduation...

Well it is official I am basically done with school. I was supposed to walk today but decided I really didn't want to since my senior paper is not yet approved. Instead we hung out and went out to dinner. I must say that was a better use of our time than sitting in the Burns arena. I am not all sold on the whole sentimental aspect of walking. I was in Basic training for my high school graduation and have not missed that for the last 9 years so can't imagine I will miss this. Plus, I still have no idea what I want to do so here is to more education until I figure it out....

The new band....

My new band for work. This isn't the best picture but it antique looking. I am excited to have a ring that I can wear to work and not worry about bashing up or losing a diamond or any thing. We bought the additional life time warranty so no worries! It might have cost more but in the long run with the luck I have had with my other bands it will be well worth the additional cost and well worth us not having to worry.

Hawaii.........

Hawaii, oh how I miss your sun, beaches and atmosphere! We will meet again soon, I promise! The last few years we have taken a Hawaiian vacation this time of the year. Normally, we would be leaving in just a couple weeks. This year we had a lot going on so we decided it would be best to wait until Fall. All I have to say is Fall is too far away. I am missing the thought of laying on the beaches and snorkeling oh so much! This year we have a few more friends that want to join the Melina's and the Johnson's on our Hawaiian adventure. I found a big house to rent for the week. It has a huge deck that we could relax on and it isn't too far from the beach and it pretty close to all the things we like to do and definately not as far out of the way as TurtleBay was last year! Turtle Bay was a beautiful resort but it took so long to get anywhere. Although, I did like the private beach, the spa and that the boys were able to get in a round of golf any time they wanted. I think it will be fun, us girls can go to the beach, shopping and to the spa and the boys well, they can golf or whatever they want but all I have to say is don't interrupt my tanning!

PS. Galen if you are reading this, we are going to do some hiking this year and no I don't mean golfing! It may be called a Vacation but you will have time to sleep when we are old and gray and for now we are gonna take in all the adventures we can :) ok? LOL!