Recap of weekend

Friday had a sleep over and watched this movie and

then we rocked out to this women's songs on a HBO special.

On Saturday I went and finally saw this movie:

 and rocked this hair cut. I randomly went to Great Clips and got my hair cut.

The best part about the weekend was when I saw my grandma and got in her face to say hi with my new hair( it wasn't spiked when I saw her. I didn't want to scare her) she says " hi, there is something different about you."  Love it that she recognized a new change. :)

What you do on your Memorial weekend?

TELL SOMEONE: That's just what I did.

I found this picture this weekend as I was looking at Mutual Ground website on facebook. This is definitely a HARD concept for people that have been ABUSED to DO! Especially when the incident just happened. Having people re-live their abuse on the stands or to someone else can be emotionally damaging if you are not ready.

Well, today I was talking to some coworkers and I told them about my experience and after sharing how it affected me, and how I had changed from it my coworkers wanted to give me a hug for what happened. You know what, once you get to the survivor stage when I was getting those hugs, I thought it was strange and I didn't need them anymore. I don't need someone to feel bad for what happened. It happened and by TELLING SOMEONE your story, you are showing them you are strong! When someone shares their story you should be telling them "thank you, that is brave of you."

I know that everyone will get where I am today. I am at the stage of, yes I was abused, but that doesn't define me. It makes me stronger and NO ONE CAN ever tell me otherwise. No matter what someone says about the situation I am bigger than it. I can OPENLY SHARE IT AND NOT FEEL ASHAMED!!!!!! It is the greatest feeling to know that.

So congrats to all the brave women/men out there that have TOLD SOMEONE!!!

Happy Birthday Megan Lea

It is this lovely lady birthday today! This lovely lady is the one and only Megan. She is my sister and my role model. She is someone I inspire to be like. I inspire to have her classy style and sense of worth. She is the most beautiful person I know, inside and out!

Happy Birthday Megan! 

from 12:45 pm to 3:30 am

Yesterday was filled with adventure. It started out with my friend Julie as we tried a new Indian restaurant and had this deliciousness

We know it was a good place because we were the only white girls in the place. Everyone else was Indian.

Then from Indian food to celebrating with this lovely lady( Jenna)

at Limestone Brewery we had some of these babies

It was def. more than a beer. It had sierra mist in it along with vodka. It tasted delicious. As the night went on at the bar this guy showed up

This is Jake. When jake came these guys were playing

They played Britney Spears baby! I got up from my seat to take video. ( Video is not the best quality but you can hear her bust out Womanizer)

Then, Jake said he knew some friends that were having a party and I sobered up so I could follow jake into Joliet. I got to meet some of these guys.

This is Bryan. He was one of the few people at the party that was around my age( he's 28) Then there was this awesome guy

This guys name is Nestor. He kept on wanting me to take pictures so he could find my blog and find me on facebook. These pictures were taken at the second party we went too.

Lets just say I was out of my comfort zone and was so happy I had Onstar because they helped me find my way home when it was time to leave.

Def. will not be doing that again for a very long time. Hanging out with the crowd that I did and seeing people "stupidly" drinking makes me happy to say I am out of that stage. :)

Cheers to being the only sober one at the party :)

Justin Timberlake on SNL

I was reading yahoo to get my daily dose of news when I ran into this article Saturday Night Live: Justin Timberlake Best  Sketches. Here are some of my favorites of Justin Timberlake.

 I hate Beyonce but I thought JT was hilarious!

This is the classic but  inappropriate song: Dick in a Box

Those are just a few. Enjoy!

Double Date Night

Monday night I went on a double date with my best friend Jackie and her boyfriend Brian and Brian's friend Jake. That night we went to Yum Yum Thai and then went bowling.

Team Jake and I

Then there was team Brian and Jackie.

Before bowling we played some arcade games and won bracelets. They were pretty fabulous they had sparkles in the inside. I love anything with sparkles.

What do you like to do on double dates?

Tuesday Line Up

Today I watched my obsession and this fabulous new show

The Voice: I starred at Adam from Maroon 5 for an hr.  I also listened to some fabulous voices

I am lovin it!

This is how I am feeling about today. I am loving that my little guy that I work with in Kindergarten will be in Supported Education next year instead of self contained. I am thankful for my opportunity to work with my little guy!  

I am loving my decision to be brave this weekend with the "Borders guy," even though I have heard "that's aggressive, that's forward." I decided, hey I only live once I got to give this a try and give my number to a guy I thought was cute. Why the hell not?!? The worst that could happen is he doesn't call.  ( I didn't give him a chance to tell me he had a girlfriend because I kept on walking after I dropped my number at his table where he was reading because I thought I was gonna faint)

He didn't call but it's all good.  

I am thankful most of all to be around people this year that RESPECT ME in my work environment and in my personal life! 

Everybody Loves Me

Another upbeat song for your enjoyment :)

Blue Ginger Night

After my fabulous week of school I had to end my week with this deliciousness

Catepillar Roll at Blue Ginger Sushi. 

Thanks to 

Joe: BEST FRIEND: and his GROUPON we got $50 worth of sushi for 17 thanks to his groupon! :) I love groupon! The chef was super nice and gave us Fire Dragon rolls for free! 

I will be going back to this place again. It is one of my top 10.  

To end this awesome night, this guy ended up singing this song along with the radio.

What is your favorite kind of sushi and sushi joint? I have traveled from Orland Park to Elgin to get sushi. I will travel for some good sushi. It's my thing :)

Dear Rapist

I follow Mutual Ground on facebook: it is a non profit organization that helps people that have been abused. As I was looking through their page I ran across this article called Dear Rapist! It is an article about one women's courage to get justice. I wish I had the courage like this women. Please read. I think it will open some eyes.

Thanks.

Bad Romance

I have this new music love for Lady Gaga. I know I am behind on the love for this song but I think I finally  got this twisted message. The reason I say it is twisted is because she would rather be in love with a " bad romance" than be alone I think :) That is what I use to think. I use to think it is better to be with a "bad romance"  than be strong by myself.

What do you think this song is about?

Wednesday's Line UP

Today is all about my shows:

1. American Idol so I can contribute to the conversation at school tomorrow.

2. I love to laugh!

3.Law and Order SVU. It's one of my obsessions!

4.FRIENDS: I watch this show every night before I go to sleep!

Good Life

Thanks to watching Biggest Loser I discovered this great song. It was makeover week on Biggest Loser and One Republic got to sing for the contestants. This song just made me happy. I thought I would share it with you all.

I feel most beautiful when...

Thank you Michelle for tagging me in your blog..
Now that I am tagged
The rules are:

- Say the times when you feel most beautiful

- Tag 5 beautiful bloggers & tell them about the tag!

I feel most beautiful when....

1. I feel most beautiful when I am around friends having a good time
2. I feel most beautiful when my little guy that I work with accomplishes something challenging for him
3. I feel most beautiful when I wear my blazers
4. I feel most beautiful when I wear bright colors such as hot pink!
5.I feel most beautiful when I visit my grandma and she smiles

Taged blogs I love

A Little Bit of This a little bit of that

Pink To Green

Hot Pink Combat Boots

Andrew in Argentina

Fit, Fierce, Fabulous