Bye Bye 09!

I look back and think "man this year has flown" and boy am I glad this year is over. I have never had a year go by that has been so bad that I just couldn't wait to put it in the past....2009 is that year for me. This has literally been the worst year of my life and I only hope that 2010 and all the years that follow bring me joy and happiness. So with that being said I thought I would share a few of my New Year resolutions with you guys.....

* Get in the gym more regularly
* Try to not cuss as much
* Work on myself

Happy New Year!

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas, a day late everyone! I had a wonderful day yesterday with Tee. We were both off work and we spent the whole day being lazy and eating a lot of cafeteria food. LOL! We stayed up so late on Christmas eve that we opened our presents from each other in the VERY early hours of Christmas morning...around 1 a.m. I didn't get any pictures because we were at a Christmas party earlier that night and my battery went dead :( That is ok because I still have the memories of it and that is the best thing. Thank you Tee for a wonderful Christmas even though it was in Iraq. I love you with all my heart. Also thanks to all my friends and family who sent their love and wishes to us on the special day.

Favorite TV Shows

Ok so being in Iraq you are limited. You don't really have a life and activities are limited. After working 12 hours a day I watch TV a couple of hours and then I have to go to bed to be able to do it the next day, and the next day, and the next day, and well...you get the point. Also my office is sort of spread out so most of the time my section of the office is only me so I play movies and TV shows on my computer for noise and of course my entertainment. Anyways I have always watched Brother's & Sisters since it first came out but I got busy with a real life back home and sort of quit watching. Now that I stumbled across it again I have seasons 2 and 3 on DVD and I bought season 4 off itunes. This way as soon as a new episode comes out I can watch it and keep up. Boy, I am addicted! I love it. I hate when the episode ends because I know I have to wait a whole WEEK for some new drama. The same goes for Gossip Girl. Yeah, I know it is a teenager show but it is so good and they are in college now so maybe that isn't so bad. These kids really get themselves into some messes and so do the adults. I can't get enough. I consider it my generation's soap opera. LOL Well just thought I would fill everyone in on my EXCITING life in Iraq!!! LOL

Jet Set into the Sunset

Well people, I am in desperate need of a vacation so instead of waiting until February or March like I originally planned I am jumping ship and taking one in a month. I had to really jump on planning because I wanted to go somewhere really relaxing like a beach and just chill. I would be going by myself so decided on Phuket, Thailand it is in-expensive and a beautiful place. Everyone pitched a fit about me going by myself (TEE, MOM, ROBBI but I know it was with very good intentions of love and worry) so I had to scrounge to find someone to go with me. Everyone is either working and can't get away on such short notice or in school and can't get away. Luckily Mia is in school but was able to sneak away for two weeks with me. We will meet in Dubai on the 7th of January and fly to Bangkok, Thailand and catch a connection to the beautiful island of Phuket until the 23rd. I am in serious need of some girl time, sun, and total stress free, relaxation to ease my mind. Not only do I need to ease my mind I need someone to keep my mind busy with girl talk and activity and I am glad Mia is going to get to go with me. I know we will have a great time. By the way the picture is of Mai-Khoa Beach which is where our hotel sits!!!!

The Amazing Race

OK so I guess I am all about movies and TV today....I have been watching The Amazing Race since the very first season and if I am correct I believe that was like 10 years ago. Anyways since the very first time I ever watched it I was HOOKED! I love to travel and I am competitive so it seems perfect. I have always said that one day I WILL be on that show, I guess you can say that The Amazing Race is on my bucket list LOL! I have never applied or anything but tonight I am watching the finale and I just hope the team I am rooting for wins. Go Meghan and Sheyne!

Home Alone

Yesterday I took a holiday and relaxed in my room. I slept in, of course, cleaned up my room, read, and watched TV. The family channel on our cable network played Christmas movies all day after lunch. I know that there are a few movies out there that just have to be watched each year to make your holiday or special occasion feel complete. Now that it is cold, we have put up the tree, wrapped presents and are in full Christmas spirit it is only fitting that I watch "the movie of my season". The movie that I always have to watch during the Christmas holiday is Home Alone. I have no clue why but it just really makes it feel like Christmas time. I know this is really weird but what can I say I'm weird. Needless to say I was alone in my room watching Home Alone. Even weirder was that before I knew it was even coming on I thought to myself I need to have my Mom send that over so I can watch it, but now she doesn't have to I have had my fix. What is your "movie of the season"?

P.S. I also love White Christmas. I remember the first time I ever watched it. It was at my Mom and Mike's house during one summer. My Mom and I watched it together :)! Good times.