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I was able to go to Fremont this past weekend to see my family. Hung out with my cousin Arika to celebrate her career BIG ADULT job of now being an official third
grade teacher! My brother Tom is home from college so I got a chance to hang out with him at home which was nice. Tom and I we played a lot of catch.
There is something about playing catch in the front yard with someone that makes life enjoyable. Oh and I washed my car too! Good weather, good company, good day!

I think the ringing in my ears stopped! Last Wednesday took my fiancée's cousin to go see Taylor Swift's Red Concert in Columbus. Let's just say when you
get thousands and thousands of girls together in one building your ears are going to ring off the hook just from all the screaming. Which they are
allowed too in this situation! It was a fun night! Before you got to see Taylor, Florida Georgia Line kicked off the night with all of there hits right now
from "Cruise" to "Get Your Shine On"! Let's just say all the girls including myself were warming up our voices at that time. Next, Ed Sheeran came on the
stage and performed his butt off. This guy, it's AMAZING of what he can do! Singing, rapping like crazy, to playing so hard on his guitar I thought the
strings were going to bust off! Then of course the next one to take the stage was Miss Swift! Taylor, she knows how to rock a show! From her
songs, to her different sets on stage, outfits, and almost everything RED it was good. It was extra nice when she was singing her latest hit "22" she
came closer to the back of the crowd with two guys carrying her to a smaller stage where she danced and sang a couple of songs from there. Overall it
was an awesome night to hang out with a bunch of girls and scream like crazy!

Almost time! Taylor saying hi to her fans in the back..... She even did an O-H-I-O for us!

I love spring! I love everything about spring EXCEPT for one thing, ANTS! I know it's that time when they start to say hi again but does it have to
be inside my house!?!? They always give me the heebie-jeebies when I see them inside and I can't stand it! I came home last Thursday from
work, and on the counter in the kitchen there they were. I took paper towels and started to wipe them in the sink for them to go to ant heaven. Ants,
they don't die easily either. I have bug spray to kill them but can't use it since we have cats in the house. Until I find any pet friendly spray, IT'S WAR!!!

I know and you know we don't like to clean (unless you are my mother, she is like Danny Tanner from the TV show Full House). I like to get my cleaning
done fast and as painless. Found some great tips I never thought of from Readers Digest that I will use now on!

#1. Use coffee filters instead of paper towels to clean your windows. Paper towels can leave streaks and lint on the glass. Coffe filters won't, and
they're just as cheap.

#2. Clean your microwave with a cup of water and baking soda. Just mix it together, and microwave it until it starts boiling. It'll get rid of any weird
smell that's been lingering, and also make it eaiser to wipe down the inside. Use coffee cup so you have a handle to grab when you take it out.

#3. Use dryer sheets to clean your window blinds. It creates an anti-static barrier that helps prevent dust from building up again.

#4. To clean oven, use a wet pumice stone. Obviously, that's for really tough, blackened build-up. You don't want to scratch anything. According to
Reader's Digest, it works better than anything you can buy in a spray bottle.

#5. Use a denture tablet to clean your toilet. Just drop one in and leave it for at least 30 minutes. Or overnight if it's REALLY bad. After it dissolves,
any stains on ther inside of the bowl should come off easily with a toilet brush.

It's been awhile since I have worked out at a gym (treadmills and I don't get along) and I know I need to get in shape because Josh and I want to get our engagement pictures done
this August. When you're a girl, you want to look your best! That's why I decided to start Zumba here in Findlay. Let me tell you it's the perfect workout for me! Dancing mixed
with exercise, it's a match make in heaven. Hopefully when August comes around, this girl is looking good!

I was telling Mary our receptionist yesterday how I made a banana pudding pie over the weekend. She asked me if I cooked the pudding or not.
She had me all confused by the word “cooked”. Cook the pudding? I just mix the powder and milk together, put it the pie crust, and in the fridge.
Cook pudding? Never in my wild mind did I think you cooked pudding. Call me young. She said that’s how she likes it. It has a better taste then instant.
What do you do when it comes to making pudding? Do you cook it or do it the Roseanne way and use instant?

My mother has already started a little spring cleaning and was going through my old room and noticed that I still have my bridesmaid dress that I
wore last summer and my junior prom dress hanging in the back of the closet. So, I figure it’s time to get rid of them. I told mom to take it to a local
store that takes already used dresses to see how much we can get for the dresses. She did then called me back saying they won’t take my prom
dress because it’s out of style! WHAT! I don’t understand how it’s out of style. It’s a simple rose pink dress with little butterfly clips to give it that sparkle.
Sorry it’s not neon with jewels bedazzled everywhere. Wasn’t that typeof a girl. You be the judge with the picture below. Does it look out of style or not?

My cousin Arika, our friend Sam, and I took a mini get-a-way to Indiana this past weekend where I think every woman was or wished they were at.
The Vera Bradley Outlet Sale! This sale is like Black Friday for women. Purses, tots, everything a girl goes ohhhh-ahhhh over. What's sad we planned what
we were going to buy and mapped out our route (seriously). This is where you put the war paint on! If a guy was present you felt bad for him only to know he was
just there to hold the bags. It was crazy but a lot of fun! Not so much for my credit card though.....

Past weekend was in New York with Josh and our friends. Good couple of days just to get out of Ohio. Well.....
the main reason we were there was Wrestlemania. Josh and his friends had to go see it this year. That's okay
because us girls got to go see the Broadway "Chicago." Other then that we did a lot in 3 days! Time Square, 9/11 memorial,
Central Park, Horse-N-Buggy going down Time Square, NY Cheesecake, Grand Central, Riding the Subway (that included a surprise dance
from two young break dancers, plus I got to go see my cousin Andy who lives in NY. It was fun to visit, but glad I'm home because
the traffic was not fun! Below are a few photos from the trip. Enjoy!

Josh and I hanging out in Central Park. Vicki, Renee, and I getting ready to see the Broadway Musical "Chicago!"

This made me laugh! I just want to know how many drinks or who it took to get Blake to say
yes wearing the Chicken suit.

I love Easter. Warm weather where you're outside hunting for eggs, you chalk up grandma's driveway, Easter dinner
that's like Thanksgiving minus the turkey. Just a fun time to hang out with family and friends. The only thing though when
I was little that I did not like was the Easter outfits. Mom would put me in what I like to call "fufu" dresses. Flower
dresses with the white gloves, tights, and the bonnet hat. You see I wasn't that type of girl back in the day who loved
being in those outfits. Just check out the picture below with my grandma and grandpa when I was six. My face says it all.

You know Kenny Chensey's song "Live A Little" well..... sometimes I need to hear that song more often. It's
so easy to get caught up in the day to day stuff that I forget to stop and smell the roses. It's hard to do but coming
up shortly I will be doing that for a few days. Josh and four other friends of ours are doing a big roadtrip to NYC!
I love New York! Don't want to live there but it's fun to visit. All the energy that happens, it renews you in a certain way.
Time Square, Central Park, Broadway, NY CHEESECAKE! Maybe I just might run into Ryan Gosling.. Jason Aldean...
or Justin Timberlake! (Sorry, my inner tween was coming out for a second with Justin).

My friend Guy (yes...Guy is his real name) just posted a picture of his new tattoo on his facebook page. Let's
just say he loves what he does so much he wanted to keep his passion close to him. At my Salon, one stylist has a
tattoo of hair scissors on his leg. Do you have a tattoo of what you do?

All the stores are putting out there spring time clothes, shoes, and PURSES (purses are my addiction)! All my friends are
going spring shopping; my one friend bought a really cute pink purse that just screamed BUY ME! I’m trying to save up money
since I will be heading to NYC soon, but the temptation is there. Is it sad I have to close my eyes when I walk past the widow displays?

This just goes to show you that no matter how old you are you can always live it up and DANCE!

First it was computerized glasses, now Google is showing off a "talking shoe", designed to get people moving.
The computerized sneakers have a bit of an attitude. They will remind you when you’ve been sitting for too long
and when to pick up the pace. They also give updates on how you are doing during your workout and post the
results on your smartphone. As time goes on, the shoes collect information and even develop a personality.
They are not for sale yet.

Season 4 of The Voice will be coming back next month with already some trouble. See what
I mean below.

With Jason Aldean's new single "1994" coming out he asked everyone on twitter to send pictures of themselves of what
they looked like back in 1994. Can you remember what you looked like? What's great from this is that Keith Urban, Tim McGraw, and
Hillary Scott from Lady A. sent pictures of what they looked like on his twitter. So, I was looking through some of my pictures from that time which I
was seven and found my school photo. I know....I know....I know.....I was so darn cute!

Being a fellow left hander, it seems everyone gives us the eye or the laugh all because “the righties” found out that we are “lefties.”
What is the BIG deal? Somehow it is to some people. That’s okay, I am proud to be a left hander and for you who are one to. Found some
really cool left handed products to embrace our gift. Just have to Google left hand products and you will be amazed everything you can find
for left hander’s. From pens, to cook utensils, scissors, and a left handed keyboard. Have the number pad on the left side. Genius! I might have to buy that.

Carrie Underwood did a great performance at the Grammy's including her dress! It would be a pretty cool wedding dress
come to think about it. (Only if the dress could do it by itself and not a man in the back with a projector).

The best present I bought myself 3 years ago was a car starter. Don’t have to go outside to turn my car on hoping I wouldn’t
lock my keys in. NOW, the time I do need my starter I don’t have it. My poor little car is getting worked on since the engine light
came on Saturday. Luckily it’s good to have an auto mechanic in the family to work on it for a great deal. One problem though, he’s in Fremont.
My car with my car starter is in Fremont while I’m driving my Brother Tom’s car that does not.

NOTE TO SELF…..INVEST IN A CAR STARTER FOR TOM FOR BIRTHDAY/CHRISTMAS!

Someone familiar stopped by the idol auditions awhile back to see if he or maybe it's a she could make it to Hollywood.

Six year old Breanna expirenced some viral attention last month when a video of her showed her undying love
to her favorite football player Huston Texans defensive lineman J.J. Watt. She was upset in the video because she couldn't marry him since she is
not 25.

Luckily for Breanna, one of those people watching the video happened to be her love J.J. Watt. J.J. wanted to turn those tears into smile.
He suprised her with flowers, proposed to her with a ring pop. Gave her a No. 99 jersey, a white one, to be her wedding dress for the day. They danced
to her favorite artist, Justin Bieber. Check out the video and pictures of them together below.

1/26/13 What Will They Think Of Next

Luckily I don’t have to worry about this for a VERY long time but I found it interesting how technology is really affecting our
lives, including going to the bathroom. Found this article by gizmag that talk about the ipotty.
(Do you feel the lowercase "i" is going to take over the world some day)?

It's an unspoken truth of gadgets that some people use their smartphone or even tablet computer while in the bathroom.
Now even toddlers who are yet to master the toilet can get in on the action with iPotty – a child's toilet training potty with a built-in iPad stand.
One of the more bizarre products on show at CES, the base of the iPotty looks like a traditional potty with a removable bowl, seat and a pee-guard
for the boys.But at the front it all gets a little weird, because there's a stand designed specifically to hold an iPad.

The iPotty has been designed to help children learn to use the potty by keeping them entertained when nature calls. The idea is that they
won't mind sitting there for longer if they're watching a favorite cartoon or playing Angry Birds.The stand can be rotated between vertical and horizontal
views and adjusted to three positions. The iPotty is said to be suitable for children from six months to three years. In case you're worried about the safety
of your precious one (the iPad, obviously), there's a removable screen guard cover to protect it from almost anything your little one can "throw" at it.
Currently, there are no specific apps for the iPotty but here are plenty of potty training apps in the Apple App store though, and obviously there's no shortage
of other apps which could be used to distract/entertain children while they sit on the potty.Maker CTA Digital says there's also a seat cover which means the iPotty
can be used as a traditional seat when your little one is not peeing or pooping. The iPad stand can also be removed completely …
which could come in handy if you've got guests coming round and you don't want them to know you're the sort of parents who would buy an iPad potty.

1/22/13 I Can Hear the Ocean Calling Me

I’m trying to click my heels together but they are not letting me go home! By home, I mean warm weather home!

Twirling in California (Summer 2010)

1/17/13 I Will Never Leave!

I think I found the chair of my dreams! You think it would be a Big Dave chair,
but NOPE! This is 100% a Roseanne chair. I can already imagine myself
laying in it with my blanket watching a movie. I’ll be like a baby in it’s crib.

1/13/13 As Two Phones Become One

Josh and I are taking steps in combining our things together. First step towards any marriage, bring our phones together.
Just the other day we finally got a phone plan together with new phones! (Mine needed an upgrade really bad, now I have internet!)
This is a big step for me believe it or not with our phones. I started to think after we got them saying, “Yep…This marriage thing is really happening.”

01/08/13 Is This All Going To Fit???

My brother Tom is back in college after the holiday break. Before he went back, he took mom to get a "few" groceries for school.
Yeah.....By the looks in that cart, I wonder what the word few means in his dictionary? I am curious how the things that need
to be refrigerated will all fit in his little college refrigerator? I did myself a favor, and did not ask.

12/4/12   Carrie Underwood Channeling Julie Andrews

Carrie Underwood has been cast in the live broadcast musical Sound of Music for the
next holiday season. She will be playing Julie Andrews iconic character, Maria Von Trapp.
If you have any dought's if Carrie can pull it off, maybe you should watch this.

11/16/12   Big Bang Theory Did WHAT???

If your a fan of the show Big Bang Theory, something that I would never expect Howard, Raj, Lenord,
Penny, and Shelton all do.

P.S. My favorite part is at the end

11/3/12    Are you Obsessed with Pinterest?

Are you like me who are not on facebook all the time anymore but on Pinterest? I've been a little OCD with it! I can't help it, so
many ideas I found that makes me what to have a big arts and crafts day. From decorating your home, all the cute ideas to give your
friends and family for Christmas. I pretty much have my wedding planned out from this site, even the food reciepes I have planned
for what I am making for the holidays. It's Addicting!!!! What I really want to do is have a pinterest party! It's a new way to get a group
of your girls together, bring in a pinterest food dish and something crafty to do. Good excuse to have a girls night out!

09/22/12 Well......He Put A Ring On It!

Last week went to Hocking Hills with Josh for vacation. Didn't know where I was going, Josh planned
it all. Only thing I knew was what to pack. Once I knew where we were going, found out he got us a cabin!
Always wanted to take him camping, so I think this was his way, without sleeping in a tent. Very nice cabin,
cute kitchen, cool living room, loft bedroom, and my favorite feature a hot tub out on the porch (spent 95% of my time in).
It was nice relaxing, being in the middle of nowhere, no one bugging you, and my favorite part no reception! You think it
would be hard not having your phone or internet, but you would be surprised. Next day, was a morning I will always remember.
Josh made breakfast in bed for me (what every girl likes). Then after, he gave me a present. Which at the time we were tying our 3 year anniversay
together with vacation. I open it and it was a memory box with our names carved in it, and inside was old ticket concert/movie stubs,
little notes he used to write, and a beautiful two page letter saying how much he loves me. Then looking deeper in the box, there was photos
with sayings typed on them. I'm flipping through the photos, reading the sayings. The last two I read said, with a nervous smile my knee is bent,
then the last photo finally said, WILL YOU MARRY ME? I look over to Josh, and there he was with the ring. Think the first word's out of my mouth
was SERIOUSLY? Then after it was a YES! Here's a few photo's from our trip......

       Myself in our cabin                          Josh and I going through Ash Cave              He put a ring on it

08/22/12      Having A Long Day At Work??? This Might Help

                      SMELLS TO GET YOU THROUGH THE WORKDAY

For a Migraine Headache: Sniff green apple.

The aroma changes the electoral activity in your brain, which can reduce the constriction of blood vessels
in your head and decrease your pain.

For low Energy: Sniff the scent of peppermint.
Studies show that people who smell peppermint get a sudden burst of energy, because the aroma increases
activity in the part of your brain that is responsible for alertness.

When you need to Concentrate: Stop and Smell the Roses.
The essential oils in the florers release brain chemicals that increase attention, which can boost your memory
and learning speed by up to 17%.

08/01/12     Who Needs A Barbie Doll When You Have A Box!

Isn't funny how the most simple thing like a box can entertain you for hours! That's what kept me occupied
when I was three. Mom would have all these toys that she would buy for me, from barbie dolls to a tea set.
Nope, all I wanted was that box. Can you tell I am having a ball? After finding this picture, my mother was thinking
how much she would of saved on toys if she just knew a box would make me happy.
Did you have a favorite toy growing up?

6/25/12 Girl Time!

Nothing like good friend's and a glass of wine! Best quoted by Leann Rimes. This past weekend I was in Westlake-Cleveland
for my best friend's bachelorette party (She's the one with the pink sash, and i'm to the left of her). Let's just say we had some fun!
We dressed in our best, went out to a nice place to eat/drink/dance, and had a night to remember.
All in all, it was just nice to catch up with friends that I haven't talked to in awhile. You have a friend that you haven't caught up with in a long time?
If you do, why don't you give that person a call. You never know, you also could be enjoying a day with a good friend and some wine!
I recommend the White Reisling :-)


6/01/12    Summer Plans!

Do you have any BIG plans for the summer? For me, I have already accomplished one of my BIG plans by moving. Let's just say I am
glad that's over! Other then that, i'm part of a wedding this July, so I have been busy filling my maid of honor duties by hosting the bridal shower
I just did 2 weeks ago, now it's time for the fun part of getting things ready for the bachelorette party! The things that are up my sleeve (Evil Laugh Inserted here).
Hopefully after the wedding and all, get some time to maybe head up to Cedar Point and relax on the beach. Beach is one of my favoite places to be at.
With Little Big Town's new song Pontoon, makes me want to be out on the water having a good time. Here's their music video for you to check out!


5/11/12     What Makes Me Happy???

If James Lipton from Inside the Actors Studio asked me what is my favorite word, I would 100% say VACATION!
That one word brings ALOT of joy to me for obvious reasons. Don't you love that word too? Anytime now I hear the song,
No Hurry by Zac Brown Band I always think of myself on vacation sitting on the beach with my sunglasses,
big floppy hat, and a drink with the little umbrella in it just relaxing and having fun (I dream to much).
To put you in that No Hurry vacation mood, here's the bands music video.

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