Life as I Live it

Hello!!

noreply@blogger.com (Stephanie ♥) — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 02:01:00 +0000

First of all- HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!

I'm back!! I've been gone for so long. Where do I even begin?! Spent most of my time in "reflection mode". Still trying to find my place in this world.

Although I really wish my return came with good news, unfortunately, that's not the case. I can't say I have any groundbreaking news actually, but so much has happened since my last post! I shall post updates when possible to catch up.

I def miss this virtual outlet. This new hermit detached version of me that has evolved aint cutting it!

Let's see...exciting news...neigh. BUT- I joined the most amazing gym of all time!! The dance and yoga classes have maintained my sanity amidst all the madness. My goal- to be able to bring my foot above my head. If that sounds like no big deal then YOU TRY IT! It's damn hard!!

(this dude's not even doing it all the way butttt; he doth have nice ass)

Well, I just wanted to peek in and say hi. I promise I'll write more very shortly, but there are currently double stuffed Oreos SCREAMING my name!!

xoxo,

[photos courtesy of Flickr]

Scrambled Brain and a Side of Melancholy?

noreply@blogger.com (Stephanie ♥) — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 12:36:00 +0000

Hello everyone!! Oh how I missed this place! Life definitely got a hold of me and almost dragged me down! But in true fighter form, I kicked it in the shins and ran! Hahaha.... yeah.

The past few weeks were rough, and still are. Between work, friends, family, and dare I say- love life? It all wore down on me. My friends decided to take a leave of absence, along with "him". I just don't get it. Being the astrological freak that I am, I blame it on their signs. See all of my close friends and "him", are Aquarius'; and if you know an Aquarius, then you know that they have this tendency to just disappear with the wind. But like all good ones, they come back in like a cool breeze (if you give them their freedom).

Here's where my story got/gets hard.

I came clean with him about how I feel- sort of. I mean, I told him he meant a lot to me and that I was afraid to tell him how I felt because of fear that he would run away (like he has done in the past) and he told me that he felt the same way and that maybe he would have run in the past but not anymore because he feeling for me changed... I should be happy with that right? WRONG. Well, I was happy that he said that but I wasn't happy that I didn't hear from him for over a week following that conversation! It was like he fell off the face of the Earth! I texted him and got nothing. So that made me genuinely concerned about him. FINALLY on Saturday I hear from him via text, which can get quite tricky when trying to determine tone might I add. Turns out he went "away" for the week (no, not to jail), but he didn't have access to a phone.

Great. So he had like 4 text messages from me asking if he was alive, mad, etc. He was real short with me. Here's the convo from Saturday, verbatim (so what, I spell funny when I text):

Me: hey so I'm not taking my exam; sorry if I said something outta line last time; hope ur ok; and I miss u!

Him: thats great I was _____ just got out yesterday

Me: I had a feeling something happened. U ok? Sorry for all the messages, I was just worried

Him: I'm great thank you

What the eff?! I left that at that. He was probably in no mood to talk or hear anything so I let him be. I did say this to him last night,

"Babe I know u know this but I'm always here for u...if u need a talk, ass woopin, lay, shoulder, whatevs. I hate not talkin to u. There's a "his name" shaped void in my world"

Yeah yeah, I know, I'm gonna let him be. But I had to say my last piece. It kills me to let him pull away, even if it's temporarily because I worked so hard to get to where we were. Maybe he'll come back with a better perception of us, but I must also be prepared for him to walk away. Ugh!!! I keep thinking, what did I do wrong? I know it's not all me because he is going through his own personal trials and tribulations, but really- how can I make things better? All I can do and have been doing is relying on faith. That's all I can do. What do you think? Is he blatantly gone or am I being an emotional female?

Then there's work. My manager from hell! I have been busting my toocus to get a much needed spectacular review, but you know when you feel someone just has it out for you? She's a sh*tty manager, her work is behind, she lies about numbers (we're in finance and that's a bad move on her part), she's a lier, and she talks about us (her "team" of 3) behind our backs! Well, she makes snide remarks. For instance, her issue with me is my time....lord DO NOT get me started!! My company has never been a stickler for the petty sh*t like this, they are all about "work-life balance". Apparently this b*tch doesn't get it. So I've been coming in on time and working over time (gotta pay these mounting bills!) but I know because I took today off, she'll have some things to say- not to my face of course.

Oh well, she'll get what's coming to her soon enough. That dumbass.

On a positive note, I took today off to take care of a long/ expired to do list!! I have sooo much to do that can only be handled during business hours. So I'm off to get'er done!

xoxo,

[Photos via Flickr]

My Conversation With the Big Guy

noreply@blogger.com (Stephanie ♥) — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 03:38:00 +0000

[Image via Maddy C.]

Dear God,

I know I haven't spoken to you in a long time. It's not that I've been too busy, it's simply because I have been lazy and afraid. I'm afraid that being close to you again will result in the loss of more friends. I know all that you do is to benefit me but sometimes a little humanly companionship is nice. Lately I have been feeling so alone. I have tried to keep all of your teachings in mind (minus the fornication- lord I know it's a sin but I'm weak when it comes to that!) and have always based my decisions on doing what is right and just.

If I have been doing things like I am "supposed to" then why have you forsaken me? Why am I so unhappy? I could list all of the things in my life that comprise this list but you know all. I do however, question one thing: where have all the good people gone? Why are so many people willing to hurt others? Why do good friends only exist in our imaginations?

God, you have blessed me in so many ways. I have a job- it may not be the career of my choice but so many don't even have that; I have a wonderful dog- the only one I can consider my true friend, to some that may sound sad but to me it's not; I have great acquaintances, or as they like to consider themselves- "friends"; and last but not least, you blessed me with my loving family. I have the greatest father in the world. He is not perfect but he is the greatest man to walk this Earth. His love is unconditional and tough, he is a protector, a nurturer, and everything a father should be.

[Photo via D L Ennis]

Still, after listing all that, I feel empty. I know you are busy and my request is insignificant compared to all the others you have; but if you could please hear me- just this once. Hear the cries of my heart. I long for happiness, both financially and in the form of a loving partner. I want friends that are true. Please grant me this wish so that I may die with the knowledge that I lived a life with purpose and meaning. That I would leave this Earth with people whose lives I have touched and in return have touched mine- because Lord, as much as you know how I despise being negative, I can't help but think that if I were to leave today, the only one who'd morn would be my father.

Help me to not feel so alone in my darkest hour. I want a life that is simple and filled with genuine loving people.

Hopefully, this too shall pass...

Amen.

[Image via Maddy C.]

**This got a pit personal. Sorry if it came off as boring and winy but sometimes a girls gotta vent!

Sad People Gossip

noreply@blogger.com (Stephanie ♥) — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 15:01:00 +0000

[Photo courtesy of solecism]

So it has seriously been one of those weeks, filled with highs and lows and everything in between.

Let's begin with work [allow me to clarify, boss= man (referred to as him) manager = she-devil (referred to as her)]- so my manager is a two faced sh*t talking c_ _ _. Yep I said it, the unacceptable 'c' word (so dirty!), but she is what she is. I started my week off by venting to my boss about what a jerk she is and in typical guy form, he was at a loss for words, confused, and aggravated. Ended up talking to her about things and we left it off pretending we somewhat like each other and that I was going to continue to be awesome.

Then we have the personal life. Before proceeding, I would like to state that this is my personal blog and I am going to go on a venting tangent- so I apologize to any readers who are directly involved in the events I speak of in my blog. Don't take it personal, perhaps make a change?

There are three things I want to discuss:
1. Sh*t Talking
2. Making Time For People
3. Loyalty

1. Trash Talking. Over the last two weeks I took care of a friends dog, we'll call him "Muppet" (I know I do). So Muppet is a typical Maltese, happy, energetic, and a complete spaz. However, don't get it twisted, I love Muppet. He is a loving guy who plays ever so wonderfully with my Valentina. They are adorable! Anyways, Muppet had some potty issues (one should always expect that when taking care of any dog. Sh*t happens, literally), he loved to lift his leg on the corner of my couches, tables, etc but what concerned me the most was his love for tinkling near the cable wires. So when I could not keep an eye on him (like while at work or asleep) I kept him in the kitchen. To make a long story short- there were some comical events that occured and then there was the accumulation of work related issues. So I get home on Monday- the day I had a meeting with my boss about my manager, and come home to Muppet exiting my bedroom (which is OFF LIMITS) and pee all over the apartment. Pee on the corner of the sofa, pee under the table, pee on the rug, pee on the corner of my chair, pee on my PILLOW!!! (I discovered that recently and thankfully it was not the one I sleep with), anyway you get my point. So naturally I was filled with rage. What did I do? Since I couldn't call Muppets mom because she was over seas, I texted a friend who is also a well known gossip. So of course I would never say anything to him (yep, a dude) that I would want to keep a "secret".

What I said- verbatim, was this: text #1-"Do you know when ____ is coming home? Muppet needs to go", Gossiping buddy: "ask her 'boyfriend'. I have no idea", text #2: "he peed everywhere!! I am so pissed!". -THE END.

So I clean up the mess, I stomp around for a few, and I'm over it. The next day my friend returns, I share the eventful stories, I share that Muppet had some accidents, and that's that. He's a dog and although he had some accidents, he's still a good dog and I love him. I would take care of him again and Valentina and Muppet will remain BFFL. However, I get a message on Thursday from Muppets mommy saying "so I just heard u were saying when I was coming back cause u need or want to get rid of my dog?"

Let me just tell you that this message made me want to put my fist through something. As if dealing with trash talkers for 40 hours a week at work wasn't enough. First of all, I never said "get rid of dog", that sounds terrible. Second, I said that while in a fit of fury. I didn't deny what I actually said because if I am to be quoted I'd prefer it be correct. She got over it or so I hope, because I know she is smart and taking word from someone like that isn't very smart. My point is, was it REALLY necessary to share that with her? What was the purpose? I didn't say anything I was trying to hide, but still. This person is definitely not one to talk, even if to him it was harmless. It was unnecessary. All he did was annoy me, anger her, and prove everyone's point that he stirs up unnecessary drama.

"You don't prove loyalty by telling someone every insignificant thing that is said about them, but by defending them when they are not there to defend themselves". -S.Aguilar (I totally quoted myself)

[Photo courtesy of Flickr]

2. Making time for people. Pretty self explanatory. Basically, there are several people that I would love to spend time with, I always make plans with them and right before they are to be executed, the plans dissipate. It isn't just one person in particular and I am partially to blame for some of the situations, but I find myself wondering; if people mean so much to you, why is it so hard to make time for them? Is it because you are honestly busy? Or are you just being selfish with your time, only giving it to certain people- or keeping it to yourself even? Why is it that you can care for someone with all that you have but you don't make that effort to go spend time with them? We can say that life just handed us too many responsibilities, but lets be real- we all have some downtime. We even share that downtime with other people that are already in our every day life. I look at it like "I'm just not important enough to them". Any insight to these questions would honestly help me a great deal. I really don't get it.

3. Loyalty. As I stated in my quote above, loyalty is more than being a reporter. Loyalty is sticking up for someone or doing things for someone without the need to even tell them that you did it. The satisfaction of knowing that you put someone in there place for the person is sufficient. We stick by people no matter what. We tell them the truth at all times, even if it hurts- as long as we say things with their best interest in mind. We keep their personal issues and secrets quiet. And I think the most important thing (besides being supportive most of the time) is to know when to tell them things. I don't find it necessary to tell people everything other people say about them, and if I do it's because it's to their best benefit to be filled in. We should want the people we love to be better people. How can a flower bloom when it is suffocated by the dirt? Just provide some sunlight (positive attitude), nutrients (words of encouragement), and a place where its roots can flourish and grow (trust and support).

We really need to filter the garbage that comes out of our mouths. You're not a bad friend or lover if you choose to keep trash talking comments to yourself. Just make sure if it ever comes up that you did something to defend them. If you tell me that someone called me a name, I'm going to wonder if anything was said in my defense. Did you just sit there and let someone bash me? What kind of friend are you to me? Obviously, not a loyal one.

Have a wonderful holiday weekend peeps!

xoxo,

So They Say

noreply@blogger.com (Stephanie ♥) — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 20:45:00 +0000

Some loving messages for you lovely folk...

“No, this trick won't work...How on earth are you ever going to explain in terms of chemistry and physics so important a biological phenomenon as first love?"
-Albert Einstein

“Deep in my heart I'm concealing things that I'm longing to say. Scared to confess what I'm feeling - frightened you'll slip away.”
-Madonna (Evita)

“Histories are more full of examples of the fidelity of dogs than of friends.”
-Alexander Pope

Ever have one of those days where you are just a ball of love?! Must be Louie Armstrong. I'll just play some Godfather on the Wii and get over the mushies.

Ciao,

******************UPDATE****************************
See- I swear I'm Psychic!! I just received word (and I do stress the 'just') that my former roommate Steven and his lovely woman are engaged!!!

♥Congrats love birds!♥

P.S. The Giants suck! Let's go Packers!!

Rain Rain RAIN!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Stephanie ♥) — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 15:06:00 +0000

Yeah. If only rain were so glamorous!! Thank you hurricane Danny (figures they'd give this hurricane a douche name) for your torrent of torture!

I'd love to go frolic outside but unfortunately Danny's induced downpour will cause me to sit at home and stuff my face with cupcakes all day.

I remember back in the day when a little deluge wouldn't stop me from going outside. In fact, I had several of those 'dancing in the rain' movie moments...of course they were with friends and not a hot love interest. Nonetheless, it was refreshing.

However, as the years have rallied, I have become concerned with things such as getting a cold, pneumonia, bronchitis, encephalitis, staphylococcus aureus (hey you can totally get this from foreign bacteria being washed into your shoe where a minor cut awaits the infestation!), etc. I can go on with this list but I think you get my point.

As adults we worry too much! From all my days romping in the rain I think the worst ailment I came down with was a runny nose. Seriously, a little spout of mucous never hurt anyone.

We should all just relax and live a little!

So I just wrote this whole spiel about not worrying and dancing in the rain and...I will not go out and prance in the rain. Nope, that would ruin my hair hahaha.

Have a wonderful day and stay dry!...or not.

xoxo,

[Photos acquired from Flickr]

Inglorious Bastards

noreply@blogger.com (Stephanie ♥) — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 20:33:00 +0000

So I went to see the Inglorious Bastards movie on Friday and I loved it!! Brad Pitt was hilarious.

The film was historically inaccurate but I bet it would have been awesome if it was.

Good lord Brad Pitt's hot! Sorry ladies (or fellas if that's your thing)- there were no topless Brad Pitt scenes. Just him "killin Nazi's".

Go check it out if you're itchin for a funny/awesome Tarantino flick.

More Decorating Ideas!

noreply@blogger.com (Stephanie ♥) — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 20:31:00 +0000

I am REALLY loving these ideas!! Wow, I'm such a girl! However, I think idea #1 would cause a fire in my apartment- "that would be no good" (just quoted Toula's mom).

I Heart Giada

noreply@blogger.com (Stephanie ♥) — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 16:22:00 +0000

Hope everyone had a great weekend!

Ok, so I really don't see what the big deal is about Rachael Ray. I watched her show a couple of times and her facial expressions/ over enthusiasm really anger me. I also don't think her recipes are that great. For some Rachael Ray enthusiasts, what I speak of is sheer blaspheme, and if you are one of those- I'm sorry (not for what I said but because your meals probably taste like dirty feet).

Moving on to chefs I like- there's Giada. Beautiful Italian cooking angel descending from above ahhhh (that's the angels singing if you didn't hear).

I admire her class and feminism and I find her dishes traditional, delicious, and easy to make after a long day of work. Not to mention I love how girly she is! I just love her!

I'm also a fan of Paula Deen, Bobby Flay, Alton Brown, etc. Basically, everyone except Rachael Ray.

Let's compare:

Classy VS. Barf

Don't even ask me what Mrs. Ray is doing here because I don't understand. It's like looking at a picture of my mom in her full coverage bra...yuck!

Tonight I'm making Chicken with Mustard Mascarpone Marsala Sauce- Click here for the recipe.

Thanks Giada!

[Courtesy of Food Network]

Ciao,

[Giada & Rachael Images courtesy of Google]

Feliz Navi-FRIDAY!!

noreply@blogger.com (Stephanie ♥) — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 19:17:00 +0000

[Image from flickr]

Hello!!! Sorry I've been the worst blogger ever! But...IT'S FRIDAY!! Oh joy!

Got a weekend filled with things to do. Beginning with Inglorious Bastards tonight. Yummmm Brad Pitt.

How about you? Any cool things planned? Please do tell.

Happy Friday everyone!!!

My Achy Breaky Heart- What I Wish For Us

noreply@blogger.com (Stephanie ♥) — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 23:25:00 +0000

I can't believe that after all this time, I am still head over heels for you.

I wish I was brave enough to tell you to your face, but since I am a coward I will hide behind my blog walls.

I have always loved you. You may have put me through some of the craziest moments of my life. Despite our unstable past, I am still full of love for you and filled with hope.

I am not sure what I'm hopeful for since I don't wish to be your "girlfriend". I guess all I want is to know that you're there and that you love me too.

I want to grow with you. I want to watch baseball with you. I want you to teach me how to play football. I want to bring you to my fathers house and watch how well you two would get along. I would love nothing more than to watch you get your sh*t together as I get mine together too. I want to dream of a future with you.

But. I wish you'd grow up and be a man sometimes. I want you to open up to me and make me open up to you. I want these games to end and for you to be the only person in my life. I want to hang out with you and do things other than sit in my apartment or at your house.

I pray that you ended your dirty habits. I also pray that we never go back to how we used to be. I pray that this doesn't end with my heart broken...again. I watched you walk away once and I never want to feel that again.

It's so weird how I know there's someone great out there for me. I just don't think I've met him yet...

However, before I meet him; I feel like you and I have unfinished business.

For now, you are my love.

Spaghetti Cat Got Hit in the Face With a Soccer Ball

noreply@blogger.com (Stephanie ♥) — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 05:02:00 +0000

Why am I so easily amused?! Hahahaha f*ckin' spaghetti cat. You keep eatin' that spaghetti.

Am I going to hell because I laughed hysterically at the kid at 1:09? Feet flying over the head...in yo face!!

Yay Tina Pictures!

noreply@blogger.com (Stephanie ♥) — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 23:32:00 +0000

My first two semi-edited attempts at photogs!! Still a work in progress. I just love my Valentina!

I can't get enough of her tiny goodness!!!

Apartment Lovin'- Need some input

noreply@blogger.com (Stephanie ♥) — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 17:13:00 +0000

So I live in a small apartment in an adorable town in NJ. Unfortunately, my apartment isn't looking so cute and therefore is in dire need of a makeover.

I've been brainstorming some décor ideas and looking through sites to find more.

I thought I'd share what I came up with so far. The inspiration for this theme comes from one of my favorite stores, Anthropologie. So I suppose the vibe I'm digging is the whole 'French Country'. Think baguettes and girly. Lots of light blue, pinky purples, and white. Oooh and fresh flowers and plants!

Here are my dilemmas:
1. My budget {or lack thereof}
2. The size of my apartment {small}
3. I need to get rid of my current oversized furniture
4. As much as I'm loving cream couches, my dog gets excited often and a cream and yellow couch is not what I'm going for.

I'm looking into creating my own wall art, and creating some of my own furniture...that's all I got thus far. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated!

Bisous,

[Images from ffffound, Flickr, and Google Images]

iPhone of Doom

noreply@blogger.com (Stephanie ♥) — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 14:26:00 +0000

[Image from Flickr]

I'm sure it's no secret that AT&T sucks- wanted to toss that in here but, that's not what I'm writing about. I'm writing about how I was ready for work ON TIME and my iPhone decided to crash on me! I was out of the office yesterday and left early the day before, thanks to an awesome migraine. Not really awesome... Anyway. I've been waiting for this restore sh*t for over an hour. I better not get canned or reprimanded or else- I'm comin' after you Apple!!

I feel like this damn skeleton. I'm just sitting here in my cute work attire waiting and working from home. It's not normal to be this paranoid over a job is it? No wonder I have migraines.

Ok, I'm gonna go and punch my phone in the faceplate.

Days Like These

noreply@blogger.com (Stephanie ♥) — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 04:21:00 +0000

Good Morning!!

Ever have days like these? I wish I had an exciting job that I looked forward to every day. I don't even need to be doing some adrenaline pumping activities, just a job that made me feel like I had a purpose. This way the darn day wouldn't drag and I'd feel useful.

Some days (usually every day), life just doesn't make sense. My job, my income, my future, and especially l'amor. Most of the time I find that people around me just don't make sense! Are people really that dumb?! I know life can suck, and I know that a lot of the choices I make can intensify the suckage, but at least I actively try to change that and when I don't, I can take responsibility for it and see the bright side.

However, there are people who apparently love to be miserable. No matter how bright the sun is shining, they will always find a cloud in the distance to complain about. Damn Debbie downers! Don't rain on my parade!! Makes me wanna stick my face in that pillow and snuggle with my pup.

Back to their stupidity. Can I get a OMG-WTF spectrum?! Seriously, I'd look at someone and be like, "OMG (would be blue according to spectrum) Debs, you're def a uh blue green right now, just Google it. I can't deal with you today. Not feeling very yellow orange right now."

Hope my ramblings made someone chuckle inside.

Have a pleasant day, and SMILE! It'll ruin some grouch's day!

[Images from ffffound]

Hamster on a Piano

noreply@blogger.com (Stephanie ♥) — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 03:37:00 +0000

Last post of the day I swear! I saw this video on another blog and I'm addicted- no seriously, I've re-played this like 6 times in the past ten minutes. I need help.

So cute!!
If this doesn't spread fuzziness and cheer then I don't know what will.

Goodnight!!

How Lovely

noreply@blogger.com (Stephanie ♥) — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 02:22:00 +0000

{Super hot. I love kisses!}

{So goes the story of my life.}

I see these pictures and they inspire me. The only dilemma is that I am in love with being in love. If that 'butterflies in my tummy' feeling disappears- so do I.

These pictures make me fall in love with the beauty of simplicity and have peeked my interest in photography. That's right folks, I'm currently working on my own photo taking skills. Once I'm done snapping my heart away and with the whole editing process, I'll share them. So I'll be done in like 2 months haha.

{Not sure if I mentioned this but, I'm a bit...different.}

{Don't we all wish we had this for those people we don't really care about. i.e- business acquaintances and creepy dudes at our friends gatherings that we have to be polite to}

Stay lovely everyone!

xoxo,

[Photos from ffffound]

Lady Gaga Paparazzi Video

noreply@blogger.com (Stephanie ♥) — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 21:28:00 +0000

Great album first of all. Secondly, Alexander Skarsgård aka Eric Northman of True Blood and son of Stellan Skarsgård, is in the video! Good God he's gorgeous! Peep the aggressive kisser in the beginning that flings GaGa over the balcony. Fortunately for her, her nose saves her fall in the video (not really but that's my theory).

Maybe you'll recognize Alexander as 'Meekus' from Zoolander?

True Blood

noreply@blogger.com (Stephanie ♥) — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 17:16:00 +0000

Hot men- check
Hot women- check
Drugs- check (not that I "console" it) PA-POW threw in an Entourage reference for ya
Drama- check -not to be mistaken for Johnny Drama people
Evil creatures & scary bitches- check
Sex- double check

Thank you HBO for creating yet another series that I am completely hooked on. For those of you who haven't seen the show, please do immediately. For those of you who have, let's discuss.

Ok, so maybe I cheated and read some of the Sookie Stackhouse series novels and kind of know what's going to happen but I still find myself at the edge of my seat every Sunday (and by reading some I mean skimming through the book and finding what happens next). If you've read the book then you'll know that some of the characters like Tara are additions and according to the book, Lafayette was supposed to die (thank God that sassy bitch is still alive!)

Anywho, I feel so bad for Jessica who will remain a virgin for all of eternity...ouch!

Might I just add that Godric is hot! A bit short but hot! Eric- hot, young Obama aka 'Eggs'- hot, Bill Compton...funny hair, Jason Stackhouse- hot.

For a list of characters, go here.

I never thought I'd get so emotionally involved with another show since the Sopranos! I'll admit it, I had a crush on Tony. Back to True Blood. I really can't stand Lorena and Maryann. Poor Eggs and Tara ate Daphne's heart- gross, and Lorena reminds me of an ex of an ex (crazy skank). I love how Godric embarassed her! As if that awful face of hers wasn't embarassing enough, Sookie almost throws down with her!! I'm curious as to why Eric wants Lafayette selling V? Is it a trap to catch all V users?

I can't wait for next week!

Here's what we can expect this season:

For some True Blood news and juicy tid bits, go here

These People Really Do Exist

noreply@blogger.com (Stephanie ♥) — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 16:25:00 +0000

Found some funny gems on FailBlog.Org, it kept me laughing for a good while!

Seriously? I wonder if my mom wrote this one?

Family

noreply@blogger.com (Stephanie ♥) — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 14:41:00 +0000

[Photo by .Ariel]

We all have them. Some more sane than others, some more present than others, but no matter what type of family you were born with (if you were blessed to have one), you should always cherish them.

I've always been a big family person. No matter how dysfunctional mine may be. They have always been there to support and strengthen me. What made me write this blog however, are the current events going on in the lives of those around me that has caused me to vocalize (and now blogitize) the importance of family. It's true, no two families are alike, and it is also true that family's can be a pain in the @$$. But if you are fortunate enough to have a family, you should definitely make sure they hold an important place in your life.

I know people who have family but cannot stand to be around them, or do not spend time with them, etc. Life is too short to spend trying to escape your relatives. At the end of the day, when the world has turned their backs on you and you have no one in the world to turn to, your family will always be there for you. Until your very last breath, they will be present. In heart, in mind, and in the flesh. So let's put aside the petty BS and go hug a family member!

"No matter what you've done for yourself or for humanity, if you can't look back on having given love and attention to your own family, what have you really accomplished?"
- Elbert Hubbard

Love,

[Photo by Steven Brannon]

Childhood Nostalgia

noreply@blogger.com (Stephanie ♥) — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 17:21:00 +0000

[Photo by Gerla Brakkee's]

Happy Flippin Saturday!

Remember those days as a youngster when we were so easily entertained? I miss those day.

A typical Saturday involved:

Waking up at 8 A.M. to watch Saturday morning cartoons -Saturday morning cartoons now suck
Walk over to my friends house and see if they wanna play -friends now live driving distance and mostly sleep past 11 A.M, I also have way too many expenses to just go out and drive aimlessly. People also require phone calls before arrival
Play some entertaining games like doctor, cops and robbers, tag, hide & seek, softball, etc -my friends and I now spend Saturday mornings running errands. So these fun games have been replaced with "fun" trips to the farmers market, drug store, and mall
Eat a delicious lunch between noon and 2, meal courtesy of my parents or friends parents -now meal is courtesy of myself. Bummer.
Play some more -usually I get tired of running around by mid afternoon
The rest of the day just goes by, worry free and filled with adventures -I now need plans in advance, money to pay for "fun activities", and the whole worry free thing just doesn't work when you grow up. Thoughts of bills and adult drama plague our minds.

If only for just a day I could go back in time and relive my childhood. This is why it is said to try and see the simplicities of life through the eyes of a child (something like that).

Well blogguette, I need to shower because this day is too BEAUTIFUL to be wasted indoors!

xoxo,

Happy Friday!

noreply@blogger.com (Stephanie ♥) — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 14:22:00 +0000

[Photo from Flickr]

Not too certain about what's going on in this picture, but I thought it semi-illustrated how I am feeling.

It's Friday and I'm stuck inside on this GORGEOUS day!! No fair, waaaa. I seriously want to frolic outside with my dog. Screw this job! It's like a nice spring day out there but I'm stuck inside staring at excel spreadsheets all day. Woe is me. Oh well, I hope my manager leaves early. That'll at least bring some of that sunshine inside!

To everyone else who has the great privilege of prancing outside today- enjoy!

[Photo from Flickr]

xoxo,

That's My Marshall

noreply@blogger.com (Stephanie ♥) — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 04:23:00 +0000

So everyone who knows me knows that I have a long history of loving Eminem. I admire him as an artist and as a person.
Everyone who knows me knows that I also love Mariah. Thankfully, I understand that Mariah has a history of instability, probably stemming from her unhealthy marriage with Tommy Mottola.

Anyhoot. I don't know them personally (obviously), but their music helped me and continues to help me through some difficult times. I knew the two dated briefly, and she basically asked for it by posing as him in her 'Obsessed' video. I love ya Mariah but you saw what happened to Christina Aguilera when she tried to step up to Em.

This is her video:

Mariah Carey - New Music - More Music Videos

So here it is, Eminems lashing out about Mariah.
Enjoy! I know I did...yeah, I have a mean side:

Goodnight!