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New Blog

2011-05-25T20:16:00.000-07:00

My new blog is www.thebulimicshopper.blogspot.com

COME SEE!

Time to change!

2011-04-09T10:58:00.000-07:00

Going for a big hair change right now. Hopefully I will turn out like a supermodel!

Believe in miracles!

What fun things are you doing this weekend?

Long Day

2011-04-08T13:36:00.000-07:00

I am so ready for the weekend. It's been a crazy week. I had the flu, work is completely nuts and my in laws are coming next week.

I need a vacation.

Nothing that Tiffanys can't cure! Hehe! No, really.

Gonna have a good day!

2011-04-03T10:05:00.000-07:00

I am going to go out and have a good time and enjoy this weather. I have been updating on my iPad 2. It takes a little getting used to. But totally easier than carting my laptop everywhere I go.

If you are in debt or stressed about money issues, believe me I have been there. What things do you tend to overspend on?

Totally New

2011-02-05T18:36:00.001-08:00

I have a totally new and different blog. There are certain people who I don't want to read it. Email me and I will give you the new site.

Thanks for reading!!

I'm back!

2011-01-30T13:55:00.001-08:00

I am going to use this blog from now on. I will update in a little bit to explain why.

I HAVE MOVED

2010-04-28T15:30:00.000-07:00

This is my new blog.....I am still working on it, so bear with me. I should have it done in the next day or so.

This will be the last posting on this blog. I need a change and a different look.

Hope you like it. Let me know what you think.

CLICK HERE

I'M BACK!

2010-04-26T11:20:00.000-07:00

Let me tell you something. You know how easy it is to get into debt, but so much harder to get out. The hardest part is starting. After I got laid off and used my credit card (that I re-established after I was debt free) to pay for my medical insurance, it became very easy to use it for other things. And because I was no longer inputting what I was spending on here and keeping track of my habits, I went a little cookoo! I know what I am doing. I know what I should be doing. But then something shiny hits me and I am blinded by the sparkle!

So, I am now back in debt.....coming back to what helped me to stay focused the last time. I was debt free for so long. It felt so good. I need to get back to where I once was. So I am going to go through the same thing I did last time and focus on what I am spending each day. Right now, I have.....

And I feel like this......

So, yet again, it is time to do this........

I need to fix this.

So tonight I will be cutting up my cards and turning to cash again. This is definitely like a disease. An addiction. I think I will always be like this. Like when someone has that first drink, they think "I've had one, I might as well get sloshed."

I need to be honest with myself and realize that I need to change. So that is what's going on with me. You can judge me if you like, but I will cry.

Today is the day to change. Again. I feel like I let you down. Whoever is reading this. I feel like I let myself down more than anyone. But, I am going to learn from this and change.

Thanks for listening, whoever you are.

My first update, tomorrow.

It's FREEZING!

2010-04-20T18:49:00.000-07:00

It is so cold here today.

I am so glad to have made some positive changes in my life. FINALLY.

I do most of my postings on Facebook right now, so if you want to keep in touch add me on there. Search Leigh Ann Mullen Fraley to find me.

SMOOCHIES!

2010-04-15T18:28:00.001-07:00

I need a drink.

I'm such a bobble head!

2010-04-11T10:05:00.001-07:00

Click here to help me reach my goal!

Donated My Grandpa's Truck

2010-04-08T19:32:00.000-07:00

This was my grandpa's truck. My sister and I used to ride in the back when we were little girls and my grandparents would drive all around town while my sister and I would sit on either side. Sometimes we would stand and hold on to the black bar that is behind the back window and smile at my grandparents. This truck had so many wonderful memories for us, it was so hard to let go. We decided to donate it as we weren't able to use it because there were some engine issues and it just sat in front of the house. I was so sad, but knowing it is going towards cancer research made it so much easier.

I miss those wonderful times. I miss my grandpa. I miss my sister too.

Laptop Desk

2010-03-30T21:06:00.000-07:00

Since I started blogging I have been either blogging from Starbucks or blogging from home. In my bedroom. Sitting on my bed. Hunched over like a turtle. So I went online to try to find a good laptop desk that is high enough that I can use it sitting in bed. But I don't know how people sit in bed propped up by pillows. I always sit indian style and after a little while my back starts killing me. And the laptop desks are never high enough so I can type and it makes a difference.

But I found this one from Brookstone. You can see it HERE. It's the perfect height while sitting in bed. It looks stylish too and you can't beat the price. How do you work on the computer? That is the other thing. It sounds like so many people blog from work. I can't even imagine doing that. I would always feel like someone is spying on me.

So anyway, if you are looking for a laptop desk, this one rocks!

So.........tell me.......where do you blog from in your house??

I GOT A CALL THAT IT WAS SPRING AND I SPRUNG!

2010-03-28T19:11:00.000-07:00

I had such a nice weekend. Last night my mom and I went out for sushi and listened to some live jazz. It was nice to get out and relax. Good food doesn't hurt either!

Today went like this:

A wonderful breakfast in the morning, sitting outside under a gorgeous tree....this one actually.....

and drank a great latte!

We then took Maui for a walk and got him some treats at the doggie boutique.

We drove home and I dropped off Maui and picked up my mom. We rented a UHaul and backed it into our driveway. Three more feet and the roof of my house would be sitting on top of the truck! We then proceeded to COMPLETELY fill a 17 foot truck with junk!! (How is it when you buy this stuff it is treasure, then leave it in the garage for a couple months and it becomes junk?!)

We cleared out the house a few weeks ago and I just piled it in the backyard. We then just practically shoveled it on to the truck and took everything to the dumps. MAN DID THAT FEEL GOOD! It feels so good to get rid of things.

Of course my body feels like the junk I just dumped, but I'm sure I will be SO HAPPY in the morning and next weekend when we can sit in the garden and have an oasis and not our own personal dumping ground. I LOVE IT!!

Now if only I can dump the weight as easy as I dumped the garbage, all would be great in the world!

My Birthday!

2010-03-26T19:05:00.000-07:00

And I only took five months to post this!!

HELP ME SAVE A BABY'S LIFE....

2010-03-25T19:19:00.000-07:00

As you know, my sister had a baby last week. He was a perfect and healthy. But so many babies aren't that lucky. In honor of my sister and the gratefulness I feel, I decided to walk the LONG LONG LONG walk for March of Dimes. I made a personal goal to raise a thousand dollars, and I only have until April 24th to do it!

If I am able to raise the thousand, I am going have a big celebration with my son on his 20th birthday (which is April 28th). If I don't, reach the goal I will have to street walk....and you know if I am selling that junk, I will be out there a LONG time!

Will you please help me by clicking on the link to the right? I know how easy it is to say, oh it won't make a difference if I just ignore it. Or, I can't afford to donate anything. Or, I can only afford a dollar, that won't help. Let me tell you, everything helps!

I used to have people or friends ask me to donate, and I would look at it and then move on to something else. Or I would say, "Oh, $5 is a lot." That is my money. But then I would go and spend more than that on a freaking cup of coffee. That one cup of coffee can save a baby's life. So why not do something different this time and instead of just looking and moving on......choose to make a difference this time. $5 is great, but if you can do more, that's even better.

Do this for yourself. Do this for your friend's that have had premature babies. Do this if you had a baby that was born premature. Do this because you were premature. Do this because you got a run in your pantyhose, spilled that overpriced cup of coffee in your lap and are in a bad mood and you want at least one person to be happy with you today....I DON'T CARE WHY, JUST DO IT!!!

and LOVE THIS LIFE!!

thanks so much~!

JC PENNY'S ROCKS MAN!!

2010-03-23T20:00:00.000-07:00

How many of you remember the 5 pound JC Penny catalog?? I remember it used to be $5 to get your hands on this jem. I thought I would share my thoughts on some photos from the one from 1977.........

I didn't realize I could just slap some car seats on some old barrels and call it a dinner table....and they charged $400 for it IN 1977!!

I am SO getting this for my bathroom!

You know this poor kid got beat up in school......luckily he had some great leather around his waist he could whip out and knock out the entire 3rd grade class! And look at the size of those belt loops...they have to be at least 3 inches wide! And if his pants were any higher he wouldn't need a shirt!

I think this is the same kid in high school. His pants are so high he needed the vest to show he isn't just legs and a head! Good lord those green pants make my eyes water!

Here he is as an adult.

This "all purpose jumpsuit" is, according to the description, equally appropriate for playing golf or simply relaxing around the house. Personally, I can't see wearing this unless you happen to be relaxing around your cell in D-block. Even then, the only reason you should put this thing on is because the warden made you, and as a one-piece, it's slightly more effective as a deterrent against dropping the soap lovin!

If you look at that picture quickly, it looks like Mr. Bob "No-pants" Saget has his hand in the other guy's pocket. In this case, he doesn't, although you can tell just by looking at them that it's happened - or if it hasn't happened it will. Oh yes. It will. As soon as he puts down his matching coffee cup.

Is this Christopher Reeve at the beach??

He looks like he's reaching for a gun, but you know it's probably just a bottle of suntan lotion in a holster. Groovy!

If you wear this suit and don't sell used cars for a living, I believe you can be fined and face serious repercussions, up to and including termination if worn to work. Or imprisonment, in which case you'd be forced to wear that orange jumpsuit.

Dear god in heaven, I don't believe that color exists in nature. There is NO excuse for wearing either of these ensembles unless you're working as a body guard for the Lucky Charms leprechaun. I don't care how hot your face is!!

In this next one, Your Search For VALUE Ends at Penneys.

As does your search for chest hair.

And this -- Seriously. No words.

Oh wait, it turns out that there are words after all. Those words are What. The. F***?. I'm guessing the snap front gives you quick access to the chest hair. The little tie must be the pull tab.

Also, judging by the sheer amount of matching his/hers outfits, I'm guessing that in 1977 it was considered pretty stylish for couples to dress alike. These couples look happy, don't they?

WHY OH WHY CAN'T I GET THESE ADORABLE OUTFITS AT BLOOMIES! I ESPECIALLY LIKE THE WAY THE COLLAR IS SIX FEET LONG!

And nothing showcases your everlasting love more than the commitment of matching bathing suits. That, and a blonde girl with a look on her face that says "I love the way your “stuff” fights against that fabric."

I could go on, but I'm tired, and my eyes hurt from this trip back in time. I think it's the colors. OR IT COULD BE BECAUSE I FEEL FOR THE POOR MEN WITH THEIR JUNK SHOVED INTO THESE TINY TRUNKS!!

I LEAVE YOU WITH WHAT I AM GOING TO WEAR TO WORK TOMORROW.....I'M SO HOT!!

FAR OUT!! (HOPEFULLY SO FAR OUT....IT IS COMPLETELY OUT OF SIGHT!)

Home Sick

2010-03-20T17:10:00.000-07:00

I was home sick yesterday. I only sleep about 2 hours a night right now. I can't sleep for some reason. So I have been spending time online. At HSN. I got all my bills put on autopay which is wonderful for me, but I'm not saving enough. I have to get a handle on my shopping.

I LOVE SHOPPING!!

My sister had a beautiful baby yesterday. She is 43 years old. I give her huge kudos for doing this at 43.....no way would I have the energy. Not that I would know since I am sooooo much younger than her!! hehe!

Oh, and I remodeled the living room. I will post pictures later.

How are all you doing? Is anyone reading this??

Mom in Maui

2010-03-07T14:52:00.000-08:00

So my mom is going to Maui to see my sister, whom, might I add is about to pop with a new son!!

She just called saying she got to Honolulu and is running to her next flight. The first flight from San Francisco was delayed so she is hoping she will make the next one. So do I, since my sister really needs her there.

I already miss her.

I had to get my grandma ready this morning and it is not easy. I don't know how my mom does this every day. It is exhausting. But I would have it no other way. My mom deserves a wonderful vacation away from here and my sister is the best gift she could ever get. I feel so lucky to have my family in my life. My mom and sister are so important to me. I couldn't live without them.

So, I will leave you with this video that I took last night. We went to my favorite sushi restaurant, Sushi Sam's. Sam is the guy in the background.

I LOVE EEL!!

Squirrel Attack!

2010-03-05T20:57:00.001-08:00

How can something this cute.............(I mean, look at his little back leg straight out) how cute is that?!!

Attack something this adorable!! (Squirrel trying to mimic Maui's hind leg)

I think my dog is going to need the Yorkie Whisperer.

I came home tonight to find out that my precious little pooch almost mauled a cute little squirrel to death!! Let's not mention that my dog weighs 4.6 pounds and the squirrel is not much smaller. I am amazed that he wasn't attacked.

I feel so bad for the poor little squirrel.

Maui snuck up on him and POUNCED!!

And he must know that I am writing about him, because he just came up to me and landed a big wet puppy kiss on my cheek!

I'm still sad.

Does your dog do that, and don't squirrels know better and can hear when something comes up on them??

Dumb hard of hearing squirrel.

I think it is time for Maui's rabies shot. CRAZY DOG!

Union Square San Francisco

2010-02-27T19:12:00.001-08:00

I LOVE UNION SQUARE!!

2010-02-21T20:22:00.000-08:00

Today was a funny day. My friend and I went to the city and was laughing the entire time. I wish every day was like that.

I have noticed that I have been buying things a lot lately. I need to get control again and pay attention to what I am doing. I might have to start documenting on here again.

I'm not using credit, just my debit card, but still.........

2010-02-15T16:25:00.000-08:00

This was a great weekend. We went to the Cartier exhibit and looked at diamonds, rubies and sapphires. We got to drive by the beach and see waves that were HUGE!

Today my friend and I went to breakfast and sat outside, enjoying the time with friends and my dog.

I bought some earrings at TJ Maxx for next to nothing.

It was a great weekend!

On Valentine's Day my husband brought me a dozen roses, a huge martini glass filled with candy and teddy bears. It was so nice.

Some people are really getting on my nerves though. I don't know why I put up with a lot of the things I put up with. I am such a wuss. I have no backbone.

That's about it. It was a great weekend and I am glad to be relaxing at home now. I love where I live and feel very blessed to have family. Even though my family is very small, the family I do have rocks!

2010-02-10T20:22:00.000-08:00

I was on my way to work and I saw a dead black kitty on the side of the road. As I was approaching it I said out loud "Oh.....that poor kitty." I got tears in my eyes.

As I pass I get a good look and realize I just almost cried over a black baseball cap.

I'm such a doof!

Has that ever happened to you? You totally see something in the road and it ends up being something completely different?

TIME for an update......haha!

2010-02-07T12:19:00.000-08:00

I know it is a little late, but I have been busy. Or lazy. Not sure which one.

I went to see "The Blind Side" twice and it is one of the best movies I have seen in a long long time. My friend, Neslim, and I kept watching Sandra in almost every scene wearing the watch (shown in the last post). I am not one that would have thought I would like a white watch, but I fell in love with it. I almost always wear black and didn't think it would match, but let me tell you I wouldn't have cared. So started the mission.......

I googled "The Blind Side Sandra Bullock White Watch" and was surprised to see hundreds of people posting the same thing. My eyes bugged out when I saw they said it was a Chanel J12!

I was going to just say forget it. But then, watching You Tube videos and interviews with Leigh Anne Tuohy I found out it was a Toy Watch

But as you can see, it is sold out. It has been sold out forever!

Every day I would go online and see if it is available. Nope.....uh no......not yet.....still out of stock. So irritating. Then I went to eBay and there was one but they were selling it for double the price!

Every day looking.

Every day nothing.

Then one day I googled it again and it showed there were 3 available at a jewelry store in Manhattan. Since it wasn't the Toy Watch website, I checked the company and they were not only legit, but had amazing ratings. I was so excited! I click on it to buy it and it was mine!

I then click on the site again and it said THEY ARE SOLD OUT AGAIN! They sold out in, like 10 minutes! I couldn't believe it!

Everyone wants this watch! It was unbelievable.

I emailed the company and he said he would overnight it to me and mailed it that day! I ordered it on Friday and I got it on Monday! And it was everything I had hoped it would be.

The sparkle is incredible and it looks like ceramic, but without the weight. The numbers are crystals. It is such a gorgeous watch and SO ME!!

The size is perfect. It has the date, which I LOVE, I love the name of the watch, I love that it is in a movie I LOVE, I love that the main character is real and her name is Leigh Anne. THIS WATCH, FOR ME, IS LOVE-LY!!

So, if you are looking for a new watch, this one is wonderful. But you will have to work for it. It is not easy to find. But when you do get it, you will enjoy it like nothing else! (well, maybe going to Hawaii to see my sister would be better, but this comes a close second!)

And it is $6,000 less than the Cartier and you can't tell me that they don't looks almost exactly the same!

I AM IN LOVE!

If you can't figure it out now.......

2010-02-04T15:56:00.000-08:00

If you can't figure it out now.....I can't HEP you!! (Hep=Help with a southern accent) tee hee!

I can't believe no one figured it out. If you saw this movie you would know why I wanted this. Now SOMEONE tell me what I bought so I can tell you the whole story on how I tracked it down.

SHEESH!! :-)

P.S. And no.....I didn't buy a man!

Guess What I Bought From The Blind Side.....

2010-02-01T21:11:00.001-08:00

So, this is now my favorite movie. I have seen it twice in the theater already.

It was a sign that I fell in love with what I bought. Even besides the fact that Sandra Bullock plays the real character in the movie and her name is Leigh Anne. LEIGH ANNE!!! Too cool!!

So, I am going to make you guess what it is I bought. It is shown in the movie so many times I can't count. I had to hunt it down and let me tell you, it wasn't easy. It took weeks! So watch this video and let me know what you think it is. I will give you one hint.......

It is shown in the beginning scene at the DMV and in the scene 1 min 52 seconds in. Also 2 minutes and 24 seconds in. Other scenes too, but go off those three for sure.

What do you think it is?? Click HERE

I BOUGHT SOMETHING!

2010-01-29T19:41:00.000-08:00

Oh my gosh......I BOUGHT SOMETHING I BOUGHT SOMETHING I BOUGHT SOMETHING!!

But I can't tell you until I get it and only if I like it. If not.....you will never know what it is!!!!

hahahahahaha!!

Pretty in Pink

2010-01-24T16:15:00.000-08:00

When I go shopping, especially at the higher end department stores, the world seems to disappear. In its place is this different environment where I can be whatever I want to be. I'm thinner, happier, richer. I find a beautiful headband and think, what a great deal.

I buy it.

Then moving upstairs to the clothing department. Employees ask me if I need help.

"No, just looking."

As I am getting lost in the beautiful wool coats, the employee makes sure I have everything I need. She even shows me some other items she thinks I might like. Before long, I am under a mound of clothing trapped in the dressing room. Lost in my short term version of heaven.

I ring up a house payment full of new items. It's an investment in my future, right? I need that sweater. It is cold here and all I have are old items that I will freeze in!

Oh, yes, I need that pair of jeans. I haven't bought jeans in forever!

Then back downstairs to the shoe department. I love the shoe department. There are shoes for every occasion. And I have so many "Occasions" that I need shoes for. There are so many things I love about the shoe department.

That new leather smell. How they are all lined up just waiting for me to pull them down and get my "Perfect Fit".

It seems too good to be true.

It is.

I am good, right? I pay for everything with my debit card. I'm not charging them on a credit card. I am doing the right thing.

Except for one thing. I haven't actually paid all my bills yet. They are piled up on my dining room table. Does this sound like any of you?

A friend of mine said to always just pay your bills, even if you have nothing left. The only problem when you do that, is if anything happens to come through your account, you are screwed. You will not only overdraw your account, you will incur charges only a bank could love. Many times, the fees were way more than what I actually spent.

This is the time I actually wake up from the dream. What started out being this beautiful dream full of opportunity, an incredible future, turns out to be a horrible nightmare with me waking up screaming!

I had, and sometimes still have, a problem with spending too much money.

Someone told me about prepaid debit cards. Some of the things that would help me:

I am in complete control.
I can only spend what I deposit on the card.
No credit card debt.
No overdrafts.
No extra fees.
No unexpected charges.

I can actually budget how much I am goinng to spend and it won't let me go more than that.

I can keep it separate from my bank account. The only thing on my bank account are the bills that I pay. It really helps with budgeting.

The card I really like is this prepaid card.

They will donate a portion to breast cancer research. I love that. And I love PINK!

So, if you trying to get out of debt, stop spending like a crazy person, or paying fees for buying a cup of coffee.......you should try it out. And let me know if you do.

Remember......buying things you can't afford may be the American Dream.....but eventually you will have to wake up and it will be more of a nightmare than a dream!!

2010-01-17T15:46:00.000-08:00

My friend Neslim and I met the lady, Virginia, while shopping at Kohl's today. I hope you can hear it, she is so funny! She was looking to get this "Snuggie" type thing but said, I don't see any arm holes for it. So Neslim, trying to help out, climbs in it and proceeds to try to explain to Virginia how to use it. If you can't hear what she says, I will tell you:

Virginia: "It's just crazy!"

She starts talking to another woman who starts agreeing with her and Virginia even went further and showed how you would be cramped in it if you sat down. I couldn't keep my composure, she was hysterically funny!

Then she starts talking about how she is afraid to go down the escalator. I said there is an elevator:

Virginia: "Oh, that's worse!"

Neslim offers to go down the escalator with her and we get to it, Neslim gets on and Virginia stops:

Virginia: "Oh no, I can't do that. It's too fast."

Leigh Ann: "I will go down with you."

Virginia: "No, I will take the stairs."

Neslim was already on........bye Neslim!

In the video you can hear her explaining how the emergency alarm sounded when she went up the emergency door stairs.

Her and I went to the elevator. We lost Neslim on the escalator. I figured I was next. We proceed to the elevator and she was scared because it was dark inside and thought there was nothing underneath us but a thin piece of floor. We went in together and she had me starting to think she was right!! OMG.......what if the floor falls!!

We made it out and down. It was such a great person to meet. She made us laugh......I hope she does for you too!

Raffle Time!

2010-01-12T17:20:00.001-08:00

I am going to raffle off something special when I get 50 followers on this blog. I will use a random choice thingy (not a word, I know) to pick the winner. To be included comment on this post and follow me. There is a link on the sidebar to the right under "Followers" at the bottom of the screen.

I LOVE GIVING AWAY COOL STUFF!!

My Dream

2010-01-10T19:25:00.000-08:00

I have a dream. What I want to do more than anything in this world is write. My dream is to be a published writer.

I have loved writing since I was a little a girl and thanks to the blogosphere I have been able to write a little each day. Nothing spectacular, but it has allowed me to get my feelings out each day.

For a very long time shopping has been my outlet. I don't know why buying things made me feel better. I would go to a store and spend hours just looking at stuff. That is a perfect word for it......stuff. But at the time, I guess it was because I was focusing on something and that felt good. Pretty things felt good. Things that spelled good, felt good. I was able to forget about everything else and concentrate on looking. Of course, if you have read my blog for some time you know, I would also buy stuff. I guess I thought if I brought it home, it would also make me feel better. It never really did. What it did was clutter my house and get me in debt. That is no way to live. The stress it caused was awful.

I have spent so much time doing things I don't love to pay for things that I thought would fill a void in my life. All it did was cause more problems.

I sit here and think to myself, why? Why have I done the things in my life? How did I end up like this? I'm tired of doing things that don't make a difference. In my life, or anyone else's. It's like what Einstein said, if you keep thinking the same way, you have to change your way of thinking if the previous way didn't help.

I want to achieve my dream of being a writer. But then I also think, would anyone want to read what I write?

I need peace right now. I need optimism. I want happiness and be at peace with my life. I want to wake up and be happy I'm alive. Be happy for what I do and who I am. Is there actually people who are doing that? If so, they are living my dream.

I need some strength right now. I need a miracle.

Good Day

2010-01-08T14:52:00.000-08:00

Another good day. If only all days could be good days.

I just want to feel like I am at peace with everything and truly enjoy life. Not just exist, but actually do what I love.

Why is it so hard?

2010-01-06T18:19:00.001-08:00

Today was a good day. Went to the doctor. Spent 3 hours there. Then went home and got some sushi. Is there anything better than fresh sushi??

I then took Maui for a walk and we were stopped every ten feet because, well, because Maui is the cutest thing alive!!

It was a good day.

2010-01-05T18:51:00.000-08:00

Why is life so unpredictable? Why can't it just always be good?

Does anyone know? Why does there have to be such suffering??

Interview

2010-01-01T09:48:00.000-08:00

Here is a story I was interviewed for for CreditCards.com. Click Here

I am not making any New Year's Resolutions this year. I just want to be healthy and happy. That's it. Just healthy and happy.

Insurance

2009-12-29T11:42:00.000-08:00

I have been sick since before Christmas. It has been horrible. I have been in and out of the hospital, on IV's and haven't eaten solid food since the 18th. It can be so depressing. Laying here, having way too much time to think. It becomes very depressing. Scary.

I started thinking about how important my insurance was. If I didn't have my medical insurance, my life would be in a terrible state right now. I am young. I shouldn't be getting this sick.

One thing I did find interesting is this website that shows all the different kinds of insurances and how much you can save. They have cheap insurance quotes.

Insurance is so expensive, but not having it is WAY WORSE. I am all for finding the best coverage at the best price. Especially right now. It is not a good time to be without coverage. I hope you all have good coverage and use it. Keep yourself healthy. You don't want to just let yourself go and have to deal with health problems. It isn't worth it.

One day you will look up, it will be 20 years later, and you will say "How did I get here?" "What happened to me?"

2009-12-24T08:17:00.001-08:00

I have been so sick. I have had the flu since Saturday. Today is the first day I have been able to sit upright. I am so tired of laying in this bed. I think I have consumed more Gatorade than can be made in a day and the only solid food I have had is some oyster crackers, a spoonful of oatmeal and a banana since Saturday. It totally sucks!

I am hoping the worst is over. I don't think it will be much of a Christmas since I will be sleeping the whole time. I hate being sick. I want to go back to work.

I feel so useless.

2009-12-12T16:19:00.001-08:00

So I got a new iPhone today. My hubs wanted one so he took my old one and I got the new one. I always wanted the white one and now I have it. The one thing it has that my old one didn't have is the video recording. OH LOARD......ARE WE IN TROUBLE!!

I drive everyone nuts with my movie making skills!! But hey....you like watching them, right? I can hold the moment in time forever!......I don't know what the problem is with that.

I got a pretty purple cover for it. I wanted to make sure you could see part of the white and they have these covers that have the apple symbol on the back so you could see the color. I made my friend go all over the place.....in the rain today.....looking for one. And I finally found the perfect case for it. I would take a picture....but it is on the phone....not gonna work!

It's been a good day today. Really good.

How is your day going??

UPDATE:

It kind of looks like this but the silver Apple is actually a hole in the shape of an Apple. It's so pretty!

DON'T SPEND!

2009-12-06T16:17:00.001-08:00

I HAVE TO TELL MYSELF THAT OR I WILL GO TO UNION SQUARE TOMORROW AND GO SHOPPING!!

ok....i feel better now.

Getting Hair Done

2009-12-04T10:44:00.000-08:00

I just found this picture of me on my computer. I look like I am a mafia nun!

Why I just had to share this, I don't know.....but there you have it.

It has been so long since I updated. I haven't been on my computer in so long, it said the date was 1994. My poor computer has felt left out I think. I haven't had any time to write anything lately. I go to work, go to training, go to the bathroom, go to bed. I GO TO so many things! So today (my day off for working tomorrow) I decided to get my puppy groomed and while I wait I am sitting in Starbucks updating my blog. YAY!!

Great....I just got off the phone with the groomer. I was trying to meet someone in the city this afternoon, but Maui (my dog) won't be done until 2:30-3:00 pm. Why does it take so long to groom a dog? I only take 15 minutes!! Fine....I understand that dogs are all hair. I suppose if I had to blow dry my entire body it would take a little longer, but 5 hours??

So now I am going to have to stay in this area for at least 3 hours. What can I do? Any ideas?

What Photoshop Can Do!

2009-11-18T20:25:00.000-08:00

I could be just picky, but don't you think Demi should have a hip??

I wish I could just photoshop myself into a supermodel too!!!

2009-11-05T19:35:00.000-08:00

I had a great day at work today. This was my third day and the best so far!

I had to use my credit cards to pay for Cobra for the last few months (it was $1,300 a month!) so my entire paycheck until my debt is paid off will be going to the credit cards.

It's so nice to be working with people again.

I LOVE MY LIFE!! (at least today.)

Muir Woods

2009-11-01T15:14:00.000-08:00

Here are some photos and videos of Muir Woods. We went there yesterday to celebrate my hubby's birthday. We also stayed at the Embassy Suites for the night. I will do a separate post for that.

Hope you relax after seeing these!!

Click HERE.

Birthday Photos and MAC Event

2009-10-29T17:42:00.001-07:00

I finally downloaded some photos from my birthday and the MAC Event.

Be sure to click each link on the top of the screen when you get there.

Enjoy......Click HERE

Pam and Maui

2009-10-27T10:19:00.000-07:00

You have to see this video I did. Let me know what you think. If you like it, be sure to rate it and leave comments!

Click HERE

2009-10-26T20:50:00.000-07:00

I have held off getting a charger for my iPhone until I found the right one. I didn't come......until today!

I got this speaker/charger and it is adorable!

It changes colors and the sound is wonderful. For the price, it is the best one I have found! I have been shopping since I got my iPhone, what, a year ago? If you are looking for a unique one and a great price, check it out HERE.

I am really picky with stuff like this. It has to be unique, stylish and work good. This one does all that.

YAY!! I love shiny things!!

Ugly Shoe Pam

2009-10-25T11:39:00.000-07:00

This is my best friend, Ugly Shoe Pam. We went to Sausalito yesterday.

ENJOY!

New Stuff

2009-10-22T15:22:00.001-07:00

I have some new pictures and videos to download. I have been running around today doing all this stuff required for my new job.

I got to pee in a cup. (I know you are jealous!)

Going to get fingerprinted now. (I think it will be easier than trying to balance on a toilet and hit a bull's eye of 1 1/2 inches!)

I sat down here at Starbucks all ready to fill out all this paperwork and then I read it. It says I need to make an appointment with a woman in the city to complete it all. I came here for nothing!! GREAT!

Off to the finger printing people!

I guess they don't need DNA yet.

Paid My Bills

2009-10-13T17:44:00.000-07:00

Paid my bills. I am now sitting in Peet's Coffee waiting for my hair appointment. I wanted to go back to blonde, but I don't have time.

I will be working an event at Bloomingdales for MAC Cosmetics on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. I am not looking forward to getting ready each day, but whatever.

Hope you are having a great warm dry day!

2009-10-08T17:41:00.000-07:00

I have been going on little adventures every day lately. I went to a pumpkin patch today. Went on a train ride, a hay ride (Got hayride butt) and tried to go on the pony ride, but I was just over the 70 pound weight limit (darn).

It was so nice to get out and enjoy the harvest weather.

I am tired, and stressed. I haven't paid my bills because I am in denial. I have the money, I just don't want to know how much I have spent recently. This isn't a good thing.

I guess I better do that tonight. But I have ZERO motivation to do it.

2009-10-04T22:57:00.000-07:00

Here are the photos and videos of our vacation on the beach. Just a little getaway. And way too short!

Enjoy!

Click HERE

2009-10-02T08:49:00.000-07:00

Hubs and I are going away tonight to celebrate both of our birthdays. We will be falling asleep to the sounds of the ocean waves at this bed and breakfast. We leave today and will have to come back tomorrow. I can only afford one night away.

I will be starting a new job next week. I was re-hired where I had been laid off last year. I couldn't be happier. I have missed it very much.

I will take pictures and videos and upload when I get back. I might be able to do it there if I have the time.

That tsunami warning isn't in affect anymore, right??

2009-10-01T19:11:00.000-07:00

I have been wanting to get a picture for behind my bed, but I haven't found anything I like. I love polka dots and daisy's. I found these at Kohl's. I have never shopped there before. Yesterday was the first time. It covers a lot of space, for little money.

What do you think??

2009-09-29T19:28:00.000-07:00

After having a horrible dinner out in the woods, we were driving home. It is intensely windy right now and a gigantic tree fell across the road right as we were approaching it. Another second or two and I'd either be driving a convertible, or be missing my head.

In fact, a bicyclist was hit in the helmet by the power line. He was ok though. And then as we were turning around we hear this horrible crack and another tree started to come down. I was on the side of a cliff and it took forever to turn. We had to take a really long way out on a quarter tank of gas.

I don't know what I was thinking.

The dinner was horrible. The food was ok, but my husband got mad at some people that were being loud and disrespectful and it went downhill from there. We got into a fight, the power went out at the restaurant. I was so upset I just said bring the check halfway through the meal and left the food there.

Then the tree fell down and almost killed me.

Why did I wake up at all today??

Moss Beach

2009-09-27T19:27:00.000-07:00

It was so beautiful at Moss Beach yesterday.

ENJOY!!

Our Titanic Trip to Sausalito!

2009-09-25T20:56:00.000-07:00

My dress almost flew over my head and the water was so rough I thought I would fly over the side. I HATE BOATS!!

2009-09-22T21:14:00.001-07:00

I am having computer issues so I haven't been able to update. I will be finishing it tomorrow. I have to go get a disk from the Apple store. I miss updating my blog.

I WILL tell you one thing really quick.

Yesterday, I took the ferry over to Sausalito. This is the boat coming to get me. I am a chicken when it comes to boats, and this didn't help. I thought the best place to be would run to the front of the boat and sit outside. Turns out it is the absolute worst place to sit. Not only did the guy say we are going to hit a rough patch so hold on, but there was a belt of fog and as soon as we entered it, it was like tornado weather. It went from 90 degrees down to 50 in a matter of seconds. I had no problem with that. I can handle the cold. The thing that I had a problem with was when there was a huge gust of wind and DAHN IF MY DRESS DIDN'T FLY STRAIGHT OVER MY HEAD!! IN FRONT OF A HUNDRED PEOPLE!!

I gave all these tourists a free show! If I planned it better, I could have made a few extra bucks with that presentation.

Oh well.......maybe next time.

ONLY ME!!

2009-08-21T16:03:00.000-07:00

Its been a long month. So much has changed in my life and I can't quite keep up with it.

I hate change.

2009-05-12T14:59:00.000-07:00

MY NEW BLOG IS UP AND RUNNING! If you want to be on the blogroll, just comment and I will add you.

OH MAH LOARD........WHAT WILL HAPPEN!!

Visit me here!

Grosgrain: Loose Teeth Vintage Inspired Sundress with Petticoat GUEST GIVEAWAY!!!! Custom Sized!

2009-05-12T12:21:00.000-07:00

Grosgrain: Loose Teeth Vintage Inspired Sundress with Petticoat GUEST GIVEAWAY!!!! Custom Sized!

THIS IS SO CUTE!!

2009-05-12T00:36:00.001-07:00

So I started a new blog, but I want to know what you think of the name. I am still designing it, so it will be a bit before it is up and running.

It will be a weight loss diary called "Lose the Buddha". As in Buddha belly.....get it? What do you think of that name??

Ok, time to get some sleep now.

Talk to you soon!

Guess Who!

2009-05-10T19:06:00.001-07:00

My sister ran into this guy in Maui today while at the hotel in Maui.

Do you recognize him??

Christine: DON'T TELL!!

Will post answer tomorrow!

HINT: It's a SMALL world after all!

2009-05-10T11:34:00.001-07:00

I can't believe I was nominated......By the greatest person ever!

Check it out HERE

FREE CHICKEN

2009-05-06T15:59:00.001-07:00

Print the coupon here for a free meal courtesy of OPRAH!!

But hurry, it ends today!

AND YOU CAN DOWNLOAD 4 COUPONS!!

2009-05-05T18:48:00.000-07:00

Maui is home and resting. Now if I could just do the same thing.

2009-05-04T16:30:00.000-07:00

My dog Maui is getting neutered tomorrow and I am a nervous wreck. Does anyone have a dog that got neutered? Is it as bad as I am imagining??

2009-05-03T20:54:00.003-07:00

I don't like today. I don't know why, I just don't.

Do you ever have those days that just irritate you?

That would be me. Right. This. Second.

SWAP TREE

2009-04-30T21:37:00.000-07:00

Can I just say that this is the coolest site ever for people who love to read?

You just put the books you have in the system and it tells you what you can swap it for. AND IT'S FREE!!

Check it out here!

Has anyone used it before??

I think my dog thinks he's a parrot!

2009-04-27T16:13:00.000-07:00

2009-04-27T16:06:00.000-07:00

What do you think of my hair color?

Another Ugly Shoe Post

2009-04-23T17:38:00.000-07:00

Here was have another UGLY SHOE POST!

So who's are the worst?

These GAWD AWFUL shoes belong to my friend.......let's call her Lynne. I mean, Bertha. Bertha is her name.

So would you say Bertha's are the worst?

Pam's?

Neslim's?

Mine??

Tell me......WHO HAS THE WORST TASTE IN SHOES?!!

THE WINNER WILL GET......ER......TWO BAGGIES FOR THEIR FEET??

TELL ME WHAT YOU THINK THE PRIZE SHOULD BE!

And if you have an ugly pair of shoes, even if you like them and people tell you they are horrendous, email it to me and we can vote on the butt ugliest shoes. Because if we can't make fun of ourselves, then......I'm sure our friends will!!!!!

Blowing Cold Air

2009-04-22T12:15:00.000-07:00

My friend has these two air coolers. The heat has been insane over here the last couple of days. I WANT ONE!! If you also live in a place where it is super hot, you should get one of these two air coolers. I have never seen anything like it before. Super COOL!

Air Cooler 1

Air Cooler 2

2009-04-20T21:56:00.000-07:00

Here are the photos and videos. Let each video download before playing......

ENJOY!!

The links to each video are on the top.

2009-04-20T21:08:00.000-07:00

I am going to post some pictures and videos on here soon from today. Stay tuned.

We went to Stow Lake and the Japanese Tea Garden in San Francisco.

SO FUN!!

2009-04-15T15:58:00.001-07:00

I went to "All Fired Up" today and painted a vase. I'm pretty sure it will look like a kid did it, but it was fun. I will post a picture when I get it. It takes a week to cook!

If you are stressed, you should try painting. I'm sure there is a place in your area and it really does keep you from thinking about things that are bothering you. I was so focused on my vase that when I looked up, 2 and 1/2 hours went by!! CRAZY!

If you do go, let me know. I'm totally surprised at how much I enjoyed it.

Next time, I am going to try something different. Maybe a dish or something. It was so much fun and super relaxing. Make sure to bring your iPod. It is super nice to do while you are listening to music.

Well, I am at Starbucks enjoying a Tazo Passion Tea Lemonade Lightly Sweetened. That was someone's suggestion on here that said it was good, and IT IS GREAT!!

What are some things that you do to relax??

2009-04-13T20:38:00.000-07:00

This is one of the best movies I have ever seen. I saw it twice already. If you want to watch a great movie with incredible writing, this is the perfect one. Do something special for yourself and go see this great movie!!

If you do or have already seen it, tell me what you think.

I LOVED IT!!

2009-04-12T12:51:00.000-07:00

HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE!!

2009-04-09T19:56:00.000-07:00

I have been sitting in the same position for so long on my computer, I CAN'T FEEL MY ARM!!!

2009-04-08T14:53:00.000-07:00

I am at Starbucks. I haven't come here in a really long time. I miss sitting here.

I haven't ordered anything to drink yet.

What do you usually order when you come here??

2009-04-07T02:32:00.001-07:00

My son was in a car accident last night. He was a passenger. The car
spun out, hit a curb, blew two tires and came to rest backwards in the
street. When I got to where it happened, there were skid marks for a
half a block heading right into a tree. There was oil everywhere. The
bumper was torn off.

They are ok. They were wearing their seat belts.

This is my child.

Things can change in your life in an instant. Hold your children close
and make sure they know you love them.

My eyes are burning from crying and I keep having nightmares.

This is not a good day.

Sent from my iPhone

2009-04-05T08:44:00.001-07:00

2009-04-04T15:38:00.000-07:00

I am sitting here about to pay my bills.

I love doing this.

Really.

2009-04-03T19:27:00.001-07:00

Was the universe tilted today? Because this has been the most uncomfortable day. I feel like the world is sideways.

bleck.

2009-03-31T16:12:00.000-07:00

Maui right this second on his own little couch. Is that not the cutest thing ever?!

2009-03-31T15:05:00.000-07:00

It's been a long day. Tomorrow will be so much better.

I am taking my dog to the dog park and hopefully sitting in the sun while he runs around lifting his leg on everyone and everything.

Then I will relax with a nice lunch with a great friend.

My mom brought me a beautiful ring from Paia Maui. It looks like dolphin and whale fins. I will post a pic later.

Time to lay down for a bit. I love days like this.

2009-03-27T17:23:00.000-07:00

One of my favorite blogs A Corker's Life gave me this award! SO COOL! Thanks Sarah!

I want to award it to the following people:

I LOVE YOU GUYS!!

Here are the rules:
1. Add the award logo to your blog.
2. Add a link to the person who awarded it to you.

(That's me!;-)
3. Give the award to other blogs. (However many you choose!)
4. Add links to those blogs on your blog.
5. Leave a message (in the form of a comment) for your award recipients on their blogs.

2009-03-27T17:05:00.000-07:00

You won't believe it.

I went back to the shop with a friend to get the bag again because I couldn't get my mind off this thing. I love it. So I decided, I don't care that it is a car payment....I am getting it.

I go up to the register and it was 40% OFF!!

The guy said they did inventory the night before and marked it down. KICK BUTT!!

It was such an amazing price, my friend bought it too! The last ones there!!!

Sometimes it pays to be a bulimic shopper. Not normally, but this time YES!!

2009-03-25T16:10:00.001-07:00

Guilt got the better of me and I returned it.

2009-03-24T17:54:00.000-07:00

I just bought a handbag. I am selling a ton of stuff on eBay so check out my user name for the items. Here is the first one...... CLICK HERE

Then here is the handbag I got. I'm in love.

It has been sold out for months and I found it today when my friend and I were at Stanford Shopping Center in Palo Alto, CA trying to cheer up. I couldn't believe it was there. It is gorgeous and perfect in my eyes! It is a crossbody bag and incredibly light. Perfect size. My phone and keys fit perfectly in the front two compartments. Best damn thing I got so far.

This will be the last thing I buy for a very long time.

Love you guys.

2009-03-23T18:51:00.000-07:00

My email is mauilife@me.com.

Love you all so much!

Sent from my iPhone

2009-03-23T17:00:00.000-07:00

I am going to be changing my blog. I am no longer with the company I was working at and I don't trust most people there. So I am going to change the blog. If you want my new location......email me.

2009-03-19T21:11:00.000-07:00

I ordered something on eBay and they sent the wrong item!! I hate when that happens.

And it isn't even close to what I ordered!!

I have been so busy, I have neglected my blog. I miss you guys so much. You are what keeps me sane. I miss Claire and Sarah, my sister and Pam, Dan and Heather and Elizabeth. I miss all of you!

Please tell me what you are going to do this weekend, so I can get a little inspiration.

Miss you.

Oh, and Hi to Dad and Pam!! Thinking of you!

2009-03-12T18:55:00.000-07:00

Man, I feel like I'm just kind of existing.....not living. I hate that.

I need to do something different. I just don't know what.

2009-03-09T01:32:00.001-07:00

Saw Madea Goes to Jail.

LOVED IT!!

Sent from my iPhone

2009-03-07T07:50:00.000-08:00

It's been a long week. I have hardly had a chance to breathe. My dog is attacking my face as I am trying to type this. He's not making this very easy.

I have nothing planned this weekend.

I hate weekends like this, where I am bored and don't know what I am going to do. I would love to go to the city or walk around somewhere, but I hate doing things by myself. Except shopping, of course.

So, here I sit, being smooched by my dog, and no plans for the next 48 hours.

What to do, what to do..............

2009-03-05T14:47:00.001-08:00

Pam.....I miss you and love you!!

Tell Star I will be praying.

Call me.

Sent from my iPhone

2009-02-27T12:49:00.001-08:00

Do any of you have a Kindle, and if so, what do you think about it?

2009-02-26T20:25:00.000-08:00

Ok....so here is the first item I listed.

HERE

2009-02-26T19:20:00.000-08:00

It's been a crazy week! I am going to list a bunch of my stuff on eBay to make a little extra money. I will put the link on it so you know what I am selling, if you are interested.

It takes me forever to list stuff, because I am always thinking that I am doing it wrong, or people wont look. So I will give it a shot and see what happens.

WISH ME LUCK!!