Mini-Pies Galore!

I spend a lot of time on the internet reading blogs from across the web. When I find one that I can relate to, or is useful to me, I'll follow it. The past two days, I've found two different blogs written by two different people who've recently posted about mini-pies. Seriously, two posts in two days about these tiny, delicious-looking mini pies. I will be making them both and giving them a try very soon. Like, this week. :) Check 'em both out!





































Delicious, right?!?! I can't wait to surprise Lowell with some of these on Thursday! They both seem so easy to make!

Peace...(and pies!)...

A woman should have...

My mom sent me this in an email yesterday, and I just loved it!

A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ...

enough money within her control to move out
and rent a place of her own,
even if she never wants to or needs to...


A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ....

something perfect to wear if the employer,
or date of her dreams wants to see her in an hour...

A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ..

a youth she's content to leave behind....

A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ...

a past juicy enough that she's looking forward to
retelling it in her old age....

A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE .....

a set of screwdrivers, a cordless drill, and a black lace bra...

A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ....

one friend who always makes her laugh... and one who lets her cry...

A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ....

a good piece of furniture not previously owned by anyone else in her family...

A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ...

eight matching plates, wine glasses with stems,
and a recipe for a meal,
that will make her guests feel honored...

A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ..

a feeling of control over her destiny...

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...

how to fall in love without losing herself..

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...

how to quit a job,
break up with a lover,
and confront a friend without;
ruining the friendship...

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...

when to try harder.... and WHEN TO WALK AWAY...

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...

that she can't change the length of her calves,
the width of her hips, or the nature of her parents..

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...

that her childhood may not have been perfect...but it's over...

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...

what she would and wouldn't do for love or more....

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...

how to live alone... even if she doesn't like it.....

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW.. .

whom she can trust,
whom she can't,
and why she shouldn't take it personally...

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...

where to go...
be it to her best friend's kitchen table..
or a charming Inn in the woods...
when her soul needs soothing...

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...

What she can and can't accomplish in a day...
a month...and a year...

Wedding Headband

I want this headband to wear at my wedding. It's absolutely gorgeous.

I found it HERE on Etsy.

It's similar to my beautiful and amazing ring!

I'll be buying it if it is still available when the time is closer and a date is set!


2/26/10 Horoscope

Today's horoscope was pretty spot on:

Things keep looking bigger and better, but it feels as if the reward is always just right around the corner. However, this time it really is. Although it's easy for you to believe that you're fooling yourself, your extra efforts are very likely being noticed by someone who matters. Continue to do the best possible job at work, but don't push for any extra attention. Remember, what goes around, comes around, so don't give up now.

Today was a great day, this week has been great, and this year is turning out to be one of the greatest. If I play my cards right, I hope to continue to make it an amazing one. :)

It's official!

Lowell & I got...




on Saturday!! It was our six year anniversary and turned out to be such an amazing, wonderful day. We went to pick out the ring, got an amazing deal on a beautiful ring that I absolutely LOVE, and then went out to lunch to Rock Bottom Brewery, discovered a new beer that's delicious, and enjoyed each others company.

We picked up the ring last night. I'm still in awe that this is happening and that I'm wearing a ring on my ring finger.

I'm beyond excited. There is no date set for getting married yet, I think we'll just enjoy this for as long as possible...being engaged. Being on lockdown. :)

I'll post some pictures of the ring shortly!


New Look

I'm totally diggin' my new look!

What do you think?!

It's a little bit more me.

I've been looking for a new layout for a little while now, and haven't really found anything I liked until now. Plus, I was off today to be able to spend some time on looking harder and working on getting it to look how I want it. Recently I was really hating my previous template so much I was thinking of switching back to Xanga, but I think I'll stay at Blogger!

Now, maybe I'll post a little more here.

I talked Lowell into working from home today, so we've pretty much just hung out, watched some shows, got caught up on some of the Olympics, and just vegged out. It's been nice to be able to spend two whole days together in a row! It all ends tomorrow though. Back to the grind until Saturday.

Saturday will be our 6yr anniversary. It's hard to believe. Today we even talked about taking the next step and go look at some engagement rings. We've got some money saved up, and with both our tax returns (yes, we both did ours already!) we have enough to get a nice starter!

I'm pretty excited about it, but I won't hold my breath. Things tend to come up at the most inopportune time. Life for us as usual. :)

Until tomorrow,

VDay 2010

Happy VDay!

Lowell and I spent the day relaxing and watching movies.

We made Apple Streusel waffles and sausage links for breakfast.

Had chicken Stir-Fry for dinner. And Red Velvet cupcakes for dessert.

We watched District 9, and we're now watching Surrogates with Bruce Willis.

I got Lowell something he'd been asking for a long time, and I got a single red rose and my 'curtains' hung up.

I hope all of you enjoyed your day, and what's left of it!


Dexter & Irish Creme


I've been off for two days in a row...was supposed to be three, but I knew that wouldn't last long. In all honesty, I was expecting to get called in early today. One of the girls who worked only two days a week called in and quit. I luckily I was the first to be called (due to my awesome C.S. skills of course) to pick up her hours. For how long, I'm not sure since they seem to have bigger plans for me.

Last week I was informed I'd be moving up to a Bridal Consultant soon. Once training is said and done (I only have a Bakeware class left, plus actual Bridal training). I'm pretty excited about it. Means more hours, and more pay. Probably working more weekends though. :(

I've been trying to keep an eye on my list of things to do this year, and thus decided to check on some online classes/pick a major. Going back to school at this point would be ideal, but tuition fees...wow. Maybe a little bit more down the road I can finish a four year degree. The majority of my General Ed. classes are done, so my main focus would basically be picking a major and finishing. It just seems so far fetched on this budget.

Sooo...I checked into some certificate programs that were available online. Some of those look a little promising and much better for the budget. Something to work for and not so overwhelming, ya know? Something in the medical field probably. Transcriptionist? Coding? Something along those lines. We'll see, after a little bit more research. I've never actually met someone who's done those jobs for a living. I'd like to talk to one.



Today I spent the day going through all the magazines I've collected of the past few months and ripping out pages for my 'Inspiration Book'. It's sparked some blog posts for here already, plus some eventual decorative ideas for the apartment.

Also, I'd like to get a list together of all the creative outlets I'd like to try/do, and try some new things with the ones I do already. Or, well...actually pick them back up. I don't even remember the last time I've picked up my camera. It's depressing.

Off to finish watching this Dexter S3 episode and enjoy my Irish Creme before it gets cold...