T-Minus

So I’m at my computer at work preparing this awesome post that I’m so excited to share even though I’m going to be intentionally vague

and the title pops into my head T-minus

since this post is about a countdown.

 

 That got me wondering why people say T-Minus?

What’s it mean other than countdown?

Of course I turn to my trusty iPhone to find the answer and find that yes, it is indeed a countdown but what it actually stands for is TIME MINUS say 3

so time minus 3 days means that the countdown is over in 3 days.

That may be something ya’ll already knew but I’m glad to know the ACTUAL name and meaning rather just knowing that it’s a term used for countdowns…..

 

SO I know interrupt this random fact to take you back to our regular programming. LOL

counting down the days!

 

I have or I hope to have HUGE news in 18 days.

 I know that sounds like forever but I’m so excited about this let’s just call it 2 weeks.

 

I don’t want to ruin my chances or jinx myself but I will tell you that Craigslist and Lincoln are working in my favor and I really hope it all pans out.

 I see major projects in the near future.

So T-minus 17 days Lincoln and I will be heading to Venus, Texas and if all goes according to planned, come Sunday March 3^rd I will be posting a ton of pictures and all sorts of info!!!!

 

I can’t wait.

I haven’t been so excited for something in a long time.

It’s going to bring so much fun and good memories into our lives and I can’t wait to share them with Lincoln, my family, and friends for years to come!

Book Review: Zero Balance & Adjusting Entries

2 months ago after finishing a scandalous book by Ashley Fontainne I did THIS book review over it.

 

 

Then about a month ago when I was out of books but up to my eyeballs in Amazon gift cards I remembered I wanted to read the other two books that would finish up that trilogy so I skipped on over to Amazon and purchased them for my Kindle.

 

Although I raved about the first book, Accountable to None, the other two books were just so so.  I mean I'm glad I read them because it finished up the story for me but it was really just more of the same stuff.  It's sort of like when they keep doing sequels of movies and yeah they're ok but really they will never out do themselves like they did on the first.  That's how I felt.  But in the end they were still good books and if your interested give them a shot. 

 

After Accountable to None came....

 

Amazon Synopsis

 

INTERNATIONAL BEST SELLER - Suspense/Thrillers
Nine months ago, Audra Tanner exposed the hidden secrets locked away at the prestigious accounting firm of Winscott & Associates. No one escaped her wrath. And once the smoke had cleared, everyone watched as the diabolical Olin Kemper was led away in handcuffs. Now Audra's meticulous revenge has thrust her into the role of managing partner. But the firm is struggling to survive amidst the turmoil and media attention surrounding the shocking arrest and upcoming murder trial of Olin. And Audra must face the fallout left from her explosive revenge while trying to heal and recover from the trauma of her past.  Audra thought she had ended the evil lurking within and that her revenge would set her free. Unfortunately, it's only the beginning. Because evil never dies, it only assumes a new form. Soon everyone at the firm will discover that no one is safe when you are dealing with a psychopath that has zero balance.

 

Buy it HERE

 

The last book in the trilogy...

 

 

Amazon Synopsis

For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. But when it comes to human emotions, the reaction is never equal. No one understands this lesson better than the partners at the prestigious accounting firm of Winscott & Associates. Greed, power, money and sex left six people dead and four in the hospital.  Audra Tanner never realized how far and deep the ripple she created in her revenge pool would extend. Now as the dust settles on the explosion that rocked not only her life, but the lives of countless others, Audra must fight to gain control over her life.  Because others are out to end it.





 

Buy it HERE

 

 

There you have it folks....if you're in the need for a few easy reads that will keep your interest but won't spark any riveting thoughts check out these books.

 

Happy Reading on your Springy Sunday! 





Popcorn and Hot Tamales

Nothing beats getting a big, ice cold drink at the movies than pairing it with a bucket of popcorn and a box of hot tamales.

I’ve never been a big movie goer just because most of the time my budgeted funds are set aside for other things. I do enjoy seeing a good movie here and there and always say that I would love to see this movie or that one when it comes out…but then life happens, I forget what movies looked good in the previews and end up never going back until the next Hunger Games, Breaking Dawn, or movies like those hit the big screen. I was cruising YouTube the other day at lunch and stumbled upon a wonderful and fantastic trailer that I am DEFINITELY going to have to see. After watching it I started researching upcoming movies and picked several that sounded good.

Here’s what I found and what I hope to see!

Oz: The Great and Powerful coming out March 8


OMG! Doesn’t this look amazing. So fantastical! I love it. I love The Wizard of Oz and always have. It was one of those movies that as a kid I could and WOULD watch over and over. I still love it as an adult. A few months back I even ventured off into the more adult dark world of Oz when I read Wicked. Although I didn’t like the book that much I still love the movie and as I stated in my BOOK REVIEW HERE, I can’t wait to see the musical. Well….just happens that next year they are coming out with a movie Wicked. IMDB only gave a synopsis; there’s not a poster or anything yet but it’s still something to be excited about.

Olympus has Fallen coming out March 22



Hello!  What more do you need?  Guns...check    Action...check     Gerard Butler....check check
This one is a no brainer.

The Great Gatsby


Wow!  I've never read the book but after watching this trailer I think I need to before this movie hits.  Even though the trailer says out Christmas unless I missed something all my research points to this movie coming out in May of this year.  Whenever and where ever it hits I'm going to be there.  I love the timeless look and scandal of the 20s and this movie looks like it has it all.

Until I can get around to seeing these few movies I’ll be watching reruns of Harry Potter and Twilight. I should go ahead and pre-order Breaking Dawn Part 2 since it comes out on DVD March 2nd . Lincoln and I just watched Breaking Dawn Part 1 a few nights ago and Lincoln was asking all sorts of questions. (He had never seen it! GASP) I told him the last movie, to me, was the best one EVER so I’m sure he won’t mind having it on hand to watch for a little stay-date.

A Little Online Indulgence

Last weekend while I was drowning in homework and rock music I took a little break. 

I found myself at Amazon shopping for cardigans.  I have so many shirts that could really amp up my work wardrobe but they are either sleeveless or need some sort of cardigan over them so I planned on finding a few and use my some of my gift card allowance on them. 

 

This is what I got.

I got this in charcoal and another in pink

I've been wanting a sports watch to help me workout since I don't like taking my phone.

This little dress is so cute and just enough girl but not over the top.  I love it and hopefully can get a lot of use out of it with all the baby showers and things I have coming up this Spring.

Got this boyfriend cardigan in the colors pictured.  Navy and Pink.  I don't have a lot of this color combo in my closet so I'm hoping to add some flare. LOL

 

I also had been lusting over Kendra Scott's earrings and after spotting a pair on a co-worker I'm going to make this purchase in the next week or so.  She gave me a 15% off coupon to use for this month so now I just have to decide on what ONE color I want since I can't have them all.  Not only can you purchase something she has designed you can go to the color bar and design your own! 

 

I know I'm for sure going with the Elle earring HERE and below in a color...not white.

 

 

But I also am loving these pieces. 

 

this blue speaks to me every time I see it and I am really leaning towards this color or a more neutral for my earrings.  I need to consult with my closet first and see what would I get the most use out of.

If you've never heard of Kendra Scott go check her out.  She's a a Texas girl and does all sorts of good with her business.  I saw her featured on The Everygirl and then went over to HER WEBSITE to check her out. 

 

GO NOW you will love what you find.

 

 

Have a good Tuesday.  Mine is going to be long as I have 8 hours of work, 3 hours of school, and a total of 2 hours driving. WHEW!

First 2013 Canton Trip

On Saturday I made my first trip of 2013 to Canton with my Mom, Kaylynn, and my Mom's friend, Monica. 

We left about 9 o'clock and were literally gone ALL day long. 

We had a great day browsing through EVERY nook and cranny Canton had to offer. 

We went through the old, the new, and the old made to look new.  By the end of the day we had 2 carts over flowing with goodies. 

I took $18 ate a yummy homemade 1/2 lb burger, shared a twisted potato fry with Kaylynn, a small coke, spent $4 on 2 huge burlap sacks, bought an ice cream cone on the way home, and still came back with $1. 

 

NOW THAT'S SHOPPING, JACK! 

 

There were so many new stores and new things at Canton that I'm dying to splurge on but I don't really NEED them right now so I refrained. 

Like these new sheet metal letters and & signs.  I love them and can't wait to go back and get me a few.

 

My mom found her some new kitchen canisters and some decor for her bedroom.  I don't think Kaylynn bought anything but got a ton of ideas for their house... furniture wise.  Monica racked up though because she is redecorating her master bed and bath. 

 

It was a great day for Canton even though there were a ton of people the weather was so great it made it all worth it and so enjoyable.  I even saw several old campers.  One had a ton of potential and the other had already been turned into a rolling boutique. 

 

Now if I can only figure out what type of goodies I want to make out of my burlap sacks.  :)

 

I hope you had a great weekend and have an even better fast paced week! 

Randoms as of late

I have a new TV addiction and I’m only one episode in….The American’s. OMG ya’ll know that I have a dream of being some secret agent spy character. Remember THIS POST when my spy name would be Nikita? The premier was Wednesday night and it was awesome! There’s danger, drama, and suspense. I can already tell I’m going to be on pins and needles this entire season wondering if the Russian KGB transplants are going to be discovered and punished by the new FBI agent that lives across the street. I’m telling you guys you must watch.

 

 

I sometimes have blonde moments that make Lincoln wonder if I have a brain at all. I swear I do but after this little story you might wonder like he did. LOL So I over the past few months I have seen the advertisement for the show Pit Bulls and Parolees. I hadn’t ever seen it and it didn’t look of interest to me mainly because I don’t like watching animal shows most of the time they are sad and I also didn’t really understand the premise. Pit Bulls and Parolees?? Ok whatever. I didn’t give it too much thought but chocked the show up to being about pit bulls and Italian people. So the other day I came into the living room and Lincoln had it on the TV. After a few minutes of watching and listening to the people talk about half-way houses and such I was like….what’s up with all these people talking about jail and why are they are all tatted up??? I thought this show was about pit bulls and Italians. Lincoln looked at me like I was crazy which meant he needed more of an explanation on my train of thought so I said… yeah the show is called Pit Bulls and Parolees…like the food! Lincoln was like OMG babe, what you thought it was a cooking show? NO I thought it was about Italians who loved pit bulls. LOL It’s actually about people who are out of jail on parole and they work at a shelter for pit bulls. Well, how was I supposed to know I got parolees and perogies mixed up. I don’t deal with ex-cons often I didn’t know there was an actual term for people out on parole. I was telling Lesley this and she was like OMG its perogies and they are Polish not Italian….WHATEVER I knew what I was talking about …..sort of! LOL So needless to say I learned something new.

 

 

NOT

 

perogies. LOL

 

 

Tyson is a lemon. He is always hurt or he has some sort of ailment. I came home Wednesday from work to find his eye so swollen there was flesh coming out of it since it was gaping away from his eye ball so far and on the opposite side of his face he his mouth was swollen. I assume he got bit by a snake or something Lincoln took him to the vet on Friday and he has infections in the swollen eye, his mouth, and the other eye will still heal it just has scare tissue on it. This is after I just took him to the vet a few weeks ago for his eye that has an ulcer on it and it still hasn’t gotten well. It is so aggravating because there is always something going on with them and I seem to be the only one truly WORRIED. Lincoln, like a typical guy, brushes it off and says dogs are resilient he’ll get over it but when I see it I just feel so bad for him and want to freak out about it and fix it immediately.  For now he has antibiotics that over the next couple weeks will get him all healed up and back to his normal self. 

 

 

The baby shower I’m planning is all coming together. Last weekend I went to Longview and got all the supplies I needed. Now I have several projects to do before it happens in a little over a month. I have a picture in my head and I hope it comes together the way I have pictured. I will be posting several DIY projects and little gems that aren’t all the way DIY for the shower over the next month or so and after the shower I will have to do a recap of my first shower hosting gig so ya’ll can see the final product…that is IF it comes together the way I plan. Stay tuned!

 

 

I have been told 3 times recently that I look or remind someone of Miranda Lambert. At first I took offense because well I was thinking body wise and that is way off base but I can see how our spunky/ blunt personalities can remind people of her and I guess there’s something about my face that they think remind them of her??? I don’t have a clue. I mean she’s beautiful and talented and has a great husband what do ya’ll think?

 

 

 

Last but not least...check out this ring! OMG!  I am in love. 

That's all folks...I'm back to the books.  Have a fantastic Sunday!

What I plan on doing when I don’t have school

I have finally decided on my master’s program and now I’m a step closer to being finished. I made certain with my advisor that if everything goes according to planned I will be able to jump in the Fall and knock this out. I’m going to get a more versatile master’s…the MBA but I’m going to take a few extra classes so I can still sit for the CPA exam. The best of both worlds in my opinion. So now that I know there is a definite end in sight I sometimes wonder what I will do once I don’t have to worry about school on the weekends, homework at night, and all that fun stuff.

 

Will I be bored? 

What will I do to occupy my time?

Will I know how to live without the constant nag of assignments and textbooks to read? LOL

 

I have been going to some sort of school since I’ve been 3 except maybe for a few months here and there. By looking at my friends that have gone to school and are now finished I don’t think they have any problems living a regular life and enjoying every bit of it.

 

It’s sort of surreal to think of all the things that are out there for me to do when I have all the time in the world after work to do them like…

1. More adventurous and fun activities like hiking, kayaking, camping, and day trips

 

2. Learn how to use the sewing machine I got for Christmas a couple years back. I have made curtains on it and fixed a couple pieces of clothing for Lincoln but other than that I’m clueless. It would be awesome to be able to use a pattern and whip out all sort of neat things. This online sewing class is inexpensive and self paced. I would love to use it.

 

3. Learn more about canning and putting away items from my garden. I reap so many benefits from my garden but just don’t know how to utilize it all so a lot goes to waste. I hate that! I fell like I’m throwing money in the trash can. I know that kind of stuff is a big undertaking and is time consuming also so after I'm done with school would be a great time to tackle this sort of project.

 

4. Host more get-togethers with friends and family…backyard BBQs, little girly TV parties, dinner parties, and family dinners are all a must. I love to cook for people and I would definitely have the time to plan.

 

5. And my major after school undertaking is going to be a project like revamping a retro camper.  I really really really want to do this and I know we would use it all the time.  I think it would be so awesome and such a great way to make awesome memories and get a lot of DIY skills under my belt.

 

 

 

These are just a few things that I will for sure want to do but I'm positive there's going to be plenty of time THE REST OF MY LIFE to do all sorts of awesome things.