Beauty and Brains

So, we all know Angie Harmon is gorgeous!! But I am a proud Republican today. Proud to have at least ONE ally in Hollywood (I know there are maybe 3, haha).. And proud that she spoke her mind and said what everyone has been wanting to say. I like Angie (we are def first name basis now) do not agree with one thing Pres. Obama is doing. It has nothing to do with his race and everything to do with the fact that he is LIBERAL.. You can read the article below..

Angie Harmon is not afraid to come out and say she doesn’t like how President Obama is handling the job — but she’s sick of having to defend herself from being deemed a racist.
"Here's my problem with this, I'm just going to come out and say it. If I have anything to say against Obama it's not because I'm a racist, it's because I don't like what he's doing as President and anybody should be able to feel that way, but what I find now is that if you say anything against him you're called a racist," Harmon told Tarts at Thursday’s Los Angeles launch of the new eyelash-growing formula, Latisse. "But it has nothing to do with it, I don’t care what color he is. I’m just not crazy about what he's doing and I heard all about this, and he’s gonna do that and change and change, so okay … I'm still dressing for a recession over here buddy and we've got unemployment at an all-time high and that was his number one thing and that's the thing I really don't appreciate. If I'm going to disagree with my President, that doesn't make me a racist. If I was to disagree with W, that doesn't make me racist. It has nothing to do with it, it is ridiculous." for full article click here

I WON!!

I can't believe I won Kristin Pearce's necklace giveaway!! I never win anything and this is such a great one to win!!! Now, for the hard decision.. What color?? Any suggestions? I want them all, haha...

click here (to get one!)

These necklaces are made with Swarovski crystals and knotted on silk.They are available in virtually any color combination. $36

Lobster Anyone??

Tonight hubby, some and friends and I are going to Seafood Buffet. I plan on eating the club out of lobster, haha... JK.. But it is so delicious Suppose to be WARM (but rainy)

I don't care, I need warm..

Stay dry and have a great weekend! Thanks to all the encouraging posts about job stuff. Hopefully, I will have interview news next week!

Two Greats Combined!

I love Private Practice!! It is getting very juicy.. Last week (well most weeks) I want to steal all of Addison's clothes! She is always so perfectly put together. But last week she looked extra cute in her Jcrew!!!

Sweet Tea Diaries Giveaways Galore!

Sweet Tea Diaries is giving away great stuff!! Check her blog out and enter! For example:

Interview.. Follow Up

I was over at my friend's in-laws house last night chatting excitedly about the job I applied for!! And her father in law mentioned he used to be heavily involved with the organization. He called and sent an email (with my resume attached) to one of the big wigs in D.C.!!! Yay!! It was so amazing of him to offer to do this.. I have a good feeling about this job... I just need to keep thinking POSITIVE thoughts!!

I see some cupcakes in his future!!

Application Is In!

"It's Pink and scented" "I think it add a little something extra"

Well, I finally got off my self loathing butt and applied for a new job. I am really excited about it. It is a great Association and it is more tailored to my industry which, I LOVE..

If you don't know, I am a political person who has been working in a law firm's marketing dept.. We got a new director about 6 weeks ago who is TERRIBLE..

Keep your fingers crossed that I get an interview, it would be an AWESOME experience!!!!

Now, hopefully all I need is an interview outfit. Maybe...

Giveaway!!

Kristin Pearce is celebrating 100 Followers on her blog Summer in Newport. And she is giving away 3 necklaces!!! Make sure to enter, they are adorable! Also be sure to check out her website, her jewelry is amazing!!!

Wedding Season Has Begun.....

Well, yesterday I got the call from Julian Gold that the first of THREE bridesmaid dresses is in... Here it is!! I love it, so pretty!!

It has been a gorgeous weekend here! I am hoping this means Spring is here to stay... I did the best thing ever yesterday and I highly recommend to everyone.. I dumped ALL of my makeup onto a towel on the floor and organized everything. I cleaned my brushes and makeup bags.. It is an amazing feeling to know exactly what I have and what I need..I Love Spring Cleaning.. next my closet!!

Cute Maxi Dresses

Old Navy is always great for some basic tees, etc.. But I thought these were so cute!! I just dont know which one (or two) I want!!

Books

So after my pity party last night, haha.. I decided I should do something about it. Yesterday was just one of those days when everything crashed in at the same time..

Can anyone recommend a good book about the Mental Side of Dieting? I thought maybe this will help me focus...

My Serious Post....

I need some major therapy... I just can not get on the wagon to diet and workout. I have been going at this for YEARS and I lose a little and then I stop. I usually dont gain it back, but I stop losing. Then I start again and the cycle continues. But, this time I GAINED.. with my foot injury (which is finally feeling better, not heels better, but I will take it) I couldnt work out and I ate like total crap.. Now, I am paying for it. I am totally miserable about it.. I will be good for a day and then stress will get to me and I will crave and give in. It is like I have no self control for making bad food choices. Then I end up feeling worse than before. This week has been the worst, I was getting it from my personal life and professional life.

My hubby is frustrated with me (not that he thinks I should lose weight, but he wants me to be happy) he tries to encourage me and in turn I cheat and then dont tell him what I really eat when he isnt around.

It is a horrible cycle and all of you who go through this, I feel for you. HELP.. Anyone gone through this and overcome it. It is almost an addiction. I dont drink or smoke, I EAT...

Hope everyone is having a better week than me. At least Mitt Romney is on Larry King!! I love you Mitt!!!!

I won, haha...

Look at this cute Lilly top I bought off Ebay!!! Love it, now I need warm weather!

Pretty in Green!!

Some pretty green inspiration, no matter what shade looks good on you!!!

JCREW

C. Orrico

Kate Spade

The rest is from Fornash

Happy St. Patrick's Day

Hope everyone has a great day!!!

Wait... It was 80 on Tuesday

Dear Warm Weather,

What happened to you? It was 80 degrees on Tuesday and today... 3.5 inches of snow this morning. I really need to wear my new warm weather items and am tired of bulky coats, gloves,uggs and scarves. Although, fashionable, I am DONE with all these items for the season.

COME BACK TO ME!!!

P.s. Hope everyone has a great weekend!!!!

Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday Mitt Romney!!! I miss working hard everyday for you!! He is so handsome, I couldn't pick one picture. haha...

If you want to know more about what Gov. Romney is up to visit his website

http://www.freestrongamerica.com/

Ok, that is my political plug for the day, haha.. But seriously Happy Birthday Mitt!

Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred

So, I know a lot of lovely ladies have been blogging about Jillian Michael's 30 day Shred. But, I have to tell you my review!

I bought it yesterday and I did it after work today..

Oh My Goodness! It is amazing, the workout is exactly what I have been looking for and I love Jillian Michaels. Usually the message from the perfectly sized instructor is "You will feel so good after this" and "Think how proud you will be", etc.. and maybe these messages work for some people. But I do messaging for a living and you need to be straight to the point and Jillian Michaels is! Her message.. if you want a great body "You have to earn it".. I love it.. really makes you think..

Anyways BUY THE VIDEO..

American Idol!

Matt Giraud

Adam Lambert

Alexis Grace

Danny Gokey


Who is your favorite American Idol? These are my favs.. I cant choose just one yet!!!

Kreativ Blogger Award

Thank you to The Luckiest Mrs. for this award!!! It is such an honor to know that fellow bloggers love your blog!!

Here are the award rules:
List 7 things that you love, and then pass the award on to 7 bloggers that you love!
Be sure to tag them and let them know that they have won. You can copy the picture of the award and paste it on your sideboard letting the whole world know...you are Kreativ!

7 Things I love

1. Mr. Bliss

2. My Family

3. Mitt Romney, haha
4. Cupcakes
5. Anything Chocolate

6. Diet Coke

7. Shopping

7 Bloggers that I love

1. Polka Dotted Owl

2. Queen Bee Swain

3. a H.I.T.

4.Channa

5. PREP-E-GIRL

6. Preppy 50 and Loving Lilly

7. Drew and Ashley

Funny Story for the Day

My BF (who lives in Dallas) was working out at her gym last night. She was having a nice workout and decided to finish it off with a sauna session. So, she gets in the sauna and starts to relax when another girl gets in with her. The girl proceeds to take off her shirt (luckily her tiny sports bra stayed on) and plugs her ipod into her ears and begins to dance or as my friend referred (booty shake) in the center of the sauna... My friend said the sauna has a clear glass door so people could see even on the outside.. She had to get out of the sauna becusae she could not stop laughing.

I thought this was hilarious and thought I would share. Hope it brightens up your afternoon and people PLEASE just relax in the sauna. HAHA..

More later!!

Channeling a 1950s Housewife Today...

Happy Thursday! Today is my last day of work this week. My hubby is in a wedding this weekend. So I get to take tomorrow off. We are leaving early (7am) Friday morning to make it in time for the Rehearsal and have a few hours for Mr. Bliss to study for his MPRE (big test he has to take before the bar).. Yes, I know you are all thinking, why would he take the MPRE on the day of his best friends wedding???? And my mother would say "Now, where are the three P's?? (Prior Proper Planning).. Well, they only offer the test once in the Spring and once in the Fall and he couldn't take it in the fall b/c he was clerking for a federal judge. But to makes things worse... THE GROOM has to take it along with two additional groomsmen.. Ridiculous.. Needless to say, they are going to be letting off some major steam at the Reception.

So think good thoughts for Mr. Bliss and misguided friends. He has to pass this to become a lawyer...

On to the hosuewife thing.. Since, these guys are going to be studying instead of drinking tomorrow night, I thought I would make some cookies for them to munch on... Here is what I am going to make, they are Paula Deen's Hidden Mint Cookies . I am going to make them little buckets with these cookies, some regular thin mints, samoas, and choc chip. I will post my creations later!!

Ingredients
18-ounce roll refrigerated sugar cookie dough, sliced 1/4-inch thin
14-ounce package chocolate mint wafers (HELLO GIRL SCOUT-THIN MINTS)
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon coarsely chopped walnuts or pecans, or enough to cover top of cookies

Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Slightly grease a cookie sheet. Place slices of sugar cookies on sheet, about 2 to 3 inches apart. Top each with a chocolate wafer. Cover wafer with another slice of cookie dough. Brush dough with a beaten egg. Press nuts into top of dough. Bake for about 10 minutes.

And, I thought I would pack us a little lunch so we dont have to stop and eat fast food.... I thought I would pack this, some green apple slices and some bottles water!

Turkey, Mozzarella and Basil Wrap from Fitness Magazine
Ingredients
2 small (6-inch) whole-grain tortillas
3 ounces turkey
1 1-ounce slice part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

Directions
Cut cheese in half.
Fill tortillas with turkey, cheese and basil.

Mary Kay Party..

So, I normally do not use Mary Kay (my mom always used Estee Lauder, so by default (and free makeup) so do I).. But my friend's mother in law started selling MK last month and this was her first party. I went with the intention of maybe buying a lip gloss or something small (Mr. Bliss, I promise!! haha)... But I fell in love with the colors I was trying on. Below is the look. I am very blonde/ blue eyes and I have always wanted this color palette, but couldn't find the right tone. But I love this.. What do y'all think??

Spring Swap!!!!

I just signed up for the Spring Swap at Confessions of a Semi -Slacker Mom.. Should be great!

Chicken Recipe from Southern Living

Doesn't this look delicious!

Ingredients
1 1/2 cups uncooked long-grain rice
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup light coconut milk
3 tablespoons red curry paste
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 Savory Baked Chicken, shredded (about 3 cups)
1 1/2 cups fresh steamed green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Lime wedges

Preparation
1. Prepare rice according to package directions.
2. Meanwhile, melt butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat; whisk in flour until smooth. Cook, whisking constantly, 1 minute. Gradually whisk in chicken broth, milk, and coconut milk. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, 2 minutes or until mixture is thick and bubbly. Stir in curry paste and next 3 ingredients. Stir chicken, green beans, and red bell pepper strips into curry mixture; cook 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Stir in 2 Tbsp. chopped cilantro. Serve chicken mixture over rice. Sprinkle with remaining chopped cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.
Southern Living, JANUARY 2008

Monday Ebay Day

Hi everyone! I hope you all had a great weekend! I did. I bought a cute dress for a rehearsal dinner this Friday! yay! I got my friend her baby gift, FINALLY!! I am thinking about selling some of my old stuff on ebay. I know alot of you guys do that. I am sort of new to ebay and I am currently bidding on some items.. If you have size 6 items, let me know!!! haha. Any tips for someone new to ebay selling?

I also watched some great movies.

Movie/TV Reviews:

Mama Mia! So cute! If you have seen it on Broadway and I have it is the cutest musical. This is not quite as good. But very entertaining and cute. I def recommend it.

Nights in Rodanthe: It was rainy on Saturday night and it was such a perfect setting for this movie. Such a tear jerker, if you want a totally romantic good cry movie, this is it!

Changeling: Awesome! My hubby even liked it. Great story and actors. I highly recommend it.

Running in Heels: New show on the Style Network about interns working at Marie Claire. So great, drama and fashion. What more can we ask for!

Gosh I feel like all I did was watch TV. Hahaha...