Here we are again....

Seems like I always find myself in the same spot on Mondays... trying hard to pretend like everything is going to be okay and then by about 9 am being desperate to get out!!!!!!! I just keep praying something is right around the corner. I'm thinking the first opportunity that presented itself probably isn't going to happen, so I'm just hoping there will be something else really soon. 


Anyway.... it's rainy here today and supposed to be this way tomorrow as well; I've got tons to do this week, from running errands at lunchtime practically every day to getting some good workouts in to unpacking and cleaning the house up before company comes this weekend. With so much to do, it should make the week pass by quickly!!


My outfit today:


Navy dress: Banana $35 This is a recent "cheat" purchase I got when Mom was in town for T-Giving
Sweater: Willi Smith, TJ Maxx, $10-15 I think
Necklace: Can't remember where I picked it up!
Shoes: Nine West, Clearance, $20


Technically, these shoes are grey and black, and I'm wearing a navy dress. But I think it goes! :)

Atlanta!

I spent last Thursday-Sunday in Atlanta for the SEC Championship game. Had a really good time not doing much of anything! The game was great. I am just going to post a few random pictures from the weekend.

My Flight outfit:
Green skinny pants: Rick and Skinny, via Smart Bargains, originally $198, paid $30
Black sweater: around $10 from one of the discount places
Cream Jacket: Can't remember brand, got it on Smart Bargains as well, originally $220 (as if) got it for $28
Shoes: Furry Boots! kept my feet warm!! $28 on Endless.com

 View of CNN Center from hotel room

 One of my "going out" outfits...

 One of my other going out outfits... wish I'd gotten a better picture b/c I really liked this one... Skinny jeans with a polka-dot top and black blazer and super high Mauve-colored heels.

 Picture above is Christmas tree in Atlantic Station shopping area.
Picture below is me trying to take a picture of my handi-work on my sweater...see the sewn-on tiger on the pocket? :)

 We won!!! SEC Champs!

I did a tiny bit of shopping in ATL- I'll take pictures of what I got one night this week and post it on here.

It's My Friday!

It's Friday as far as I'm concerned! (At least until 4:30, when it will become Wednesday again, thus prolonging my long weekend!) So I didn't get anything packed last night. I was lazy/Jax knew something was up (or at least he seemed to be acting that way) so I just played with him and watched TV and I figure I'll get everything packed tonight. I'm taking Jax to the sitter at noon today so I wont have to worry about him when I get home later so I can pack then. I'm not sure if his Blackberry calendar went off early or what but I swear he knows something is up. He followed me around all morning and kept wanting to be pet. When it was time for me to go, he stood by the backdoor. Usually he is just chilling in the kitchen waiting for a piece of waffle. So sad! So, I'll run home at lunch to grab him and run him to Alice's. The only reason I'm taking him today is because my flight out is soooooo early. Plus, if I take him at lunch he'll have all afternoon to run around in the sunshine outside as opposed to taking him when its cold and dark after work. Yuck.


My outfit today is just trouser jeans and a top. I had to take about 11 pictures this morning before I finally got a few that weren't blurry. Really not sure what's up with my camera... It may just be farting out on me. 


Jeans: Banana Republic
Top: Banana Republic
Shoes: Jessica Bennett

Jax with a little twisted mouth saying "Are you sure I can't go with you?"

Baby it's Cold Outside....

Jax and I had to bundle up this morning. It was quite chilly. Luckily there wasn't any wind to speak of but there was definitely frost on the ground when we started our walk! We both had coats on!

I started packing last night for the trip to Atlanta. Packing for a trip like this has to be done in phases because I find it exhausting! I don't like to fly with extra stuff, so I have to make sure what I pack is definitely going to work. Which, for me, means trying everything on in advance to make sure I like the way it looks. Last night I got all of the outfits together. Tonight, I have to pull together accessories and lounge clothes and Wednesday night, I'll gather up makeup/hair stuff and do a last minute check before I put it all in the suitcase! Such a pain! Maybe just maybe I'll be able to get everything in my suitcase and not have to take a carry-on..... wouldn't that be nice....

Today's outfit was thrown together at the last minute. I originally laid out a pair of grey pants last night that really went well with this sweater... pulled them on this morning and they literally fell off. As in, too big to stay on. After I completed my "happy dance," I had to search for different pants. I wanted to stick with grey but the greys that go with this sweater were wrinkled. Arg! So I grabbed these khaki pants, which luckily were ironed, swapped out necklaces and grabbed my comfy suede wedges because they were about the only low-heel shoe I had that would go with my now semi-casual look. And here I am. :) I took a picture of my "outside" look today too because I wanted to show off my $6 Amazon.com Aviators.... They are so flimsy and cheap but for $6 that's what I expected. I just wanted something light and inexpensive to travel with so I wouldn't feel like I was losing a child if I lost them!

Back to the GRIND....

Thanksgiving break over which means two things: 1.) I'm listening to Christmas music (yay!) and 2.) I'm back at work (boo!) 

However, on the upside, this week is another 3 day week for me because I was "allowed" [ :( ] to take off Thursday and Friday to go to Atlanta for the SEC game! Yay! So the week will pass by super quickly with everything I need to get done before I leave! 

My outfit today:
Pants: Victoria's Secret, not sure what I paid.
Sweater: Dana Buchman, JC Penny Clearance, $10
Shoes: Max Studio
Necklace: World Market, $15
Coat: Charlotte Russe, $20

For some reason, my camera has been taking a lot of blurry pictures lately. Not real happy about that.

Thanksgiving!

I am posting some random pictures from the Thanksgiving weekend... mostly some food pictures from some of the things Mom and I cooked. On Turkey day we had a Prosciutto-wrapped pork loin with pears and sweet potatoes, corn pudding (sooo good), green bean casserole and crescent rolls. We were trying NOT to go overboard. It was all sooo great! We also had 2-ingredient pumpkin muffins as well! Then on Friday, we cooked a turkey breast to add to our leftovers choices! We did the turkey in the slow cooker and it turned out great as well! We didn't do tons this weekend but had a really good time.

Pumpkin Muffins

Pork Loin (wrapped in prosciutto, drizzled with honey)

Corn Pudding final product

Our Thanksgiving meal :)

Shopping on Friday.... we avoided the mall like the plague and only ran into one group of Black-friday t-shirt people.

J says, "Whatcha want?"

Turkey in slowcooker, after I sliced the first piece... forgot a pre-cut picture!

Christmas decorations on mantle! Yay for Santa!

So hard to see details. The camera was not cooperating with the lights on...