Tunery Tuesday: Bruno Mars- Just The Way You Are

I love his voice! And it's just upbeat enough to not be too sappy :)

"...every time she asks me do I look okay / I say
When I see your face
There's not a thing that I would change
Cause you're amazing
Just the way you are


And when you smile / The whole world stops and stares for awhile
Cause girl you're amazing
Just the way you are"

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Being an adult is hard. Cleaning up your mistakes from when you were an adolescent/college student is even harder. But today I am happy that I am being proactive and taking the proper steps to clean up my act. Even though it may take a while... better late than never!

Meme-y Sunday

The Q's.

1. If you accidently knick a car in a parking lot..Do you leave a note or do you get the heck out of there?
Hmm...sorry, but I'm leaving.


2. Love your body or plastic surgery?
Love my body just enough to not go through that kind of pain!


3. What about your favorite blog(s) continues to drive you back?
funny, relatable, short-ish (I'm not a fan of long blocks of text), sometimes with quotes/song lyrics/ music I haven't heard

4. What percent of your blog is BS just to make your life seem more interesting than it really is?
0%. Not artificial flavoring here!

5. If you had to give up one type of meat for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Veal. I don't remember the last time I had it, so I would have no problem giving it up. Does that not count? Hmm...then beef. I could do without it. Could never ever  part with chicken.

6. How often to you eat out?
This summer, pretty often. But hopefully that will change once C starts working (and eating normally) again.

7. Skinny jeans or boot cut jeans?
I don't do skinny jeans. In fact, I was just thinking this morning how you have to have a very particular figure to pull them off well....like not a big booty! I'm boot cut all the way.

8. If you caught your spouse cheating would you forgive, divorce, or plan your kill?
I can't answer this honestly because it hasn't happened (thank goodness!) and I've never been married. However, I would like to believe that I wouldn't automatically divorce.

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Sunday Stealing: The Majorly Personal Meme, Part Two

Cheers to all of us thieves!

21. If you were to live your life without your best friend, what would change?
Everything. Where I live, for one. How I eat (because he cooks, though I do "plan" on learning, as I've been "planning" for years now). Who I hang out with. How I spend my money (because I would be saving a lot of commuting costs, which I would put towards paying off my debt). So ya know, just about everything!


22. Tell us about a era of your life that you really miss.
College! You don't have to get up for work, you get to see your friends all the time, and hang out and party all the time (without being judged). You didn't have to worry about bills the same way, except maybe rent if you didn't live on campus, and you could just work part time, with your excuse being school, and the biggest decisions were where you were gonna live after school, and what kind of career did you want- but it's ok you can have more time to figure that out if you study abroad or go to grad school...life just seemed so much easier back then!

23. Have you ever been betrayed by someone that came as a complete surprise? Without revealing the person, if yes, tell us about it.
Yup. She was a friend. Who then decided to hook up with and date my now ex-boyfriend. So I guess that counts as 2 betrayals.

24. Do you ever think that is a good idea to hide your feelings?
Yes. Sometimes it is completely necessary. For example, if you are really upset at work- it makes everyone uncomfortable and makes you look/seem weak. Or in certain other public situations- for instance, you are at a party and your ex shows up- you don't want him/her to know that you're upset just because of them. You just look weak and vulnerable, and they don't derserve that kind of satisfaction...or (in rare cases) guilt.


25. Tell us about your favorite year when you were a student.
Graduating high school. I found out I got into my dream college by December, right around my bday, so I really didn't have to worry about the rest of the school year. And I had a nice bf, which meant no worries for prom. That was also the year I came out of my shell and performed one of my favorite songs by one of my favorite singers on stage in front of the whole school at the Talent Show. Good set of friends, a car, minimal drama...good times.


25. When was the last time you were in a very good mood? What caused it?
Saturday. Good friends, great, warm weather, beer, pool, music, and bonfire with s'mores! Couldn't be more perfect.

26. Have you ever had a romantic relationship with a sibling of a good friend?
Nope.


27. Tell us about the last thing that you did that you truly regret.
That would be not takeing care of my student loans right when I graduated. Or at least in the first 180 days after graduating. That was MAJOR. I just didn't realize it then and let soemone lead me to believe very very bad financial advice.


28. When did you laughed today?
The first time was on my way to work, at a funny text C sent. Second time was at lunch with my girlfriends

29. Do you trust easily?
I used to, but no, not anymore.


30. What do you care about that you wish more people would?

Hmmm... nothing I can think of right now.

31. Is it easier for you to go without food or go without sleep?
Food. I love sleep waaaay too much.


32. What non-alcohol beverage do you enjoy drinking the most?
Iced tea.


33. When you walk into a room full of strangers, generally how is your confidence?
Between 1-10, and presuming I like what I'm wearing and it's consistent with others, probably about a 7.


34. Does talking about sex with anyone but your lover make you uncomfortable?
Not at all. I talk about sex with lots of people. Not necessarily my sex life, but sex in general is fine.


35. Do you tend to believe members of the opposite sex mostly behave the same way?
Mostly, yes.


36. Did you drink any alcohol this week? If yes, what?
Coronas. Lots of them! Oh and one Red Stripe.


37. Would you ever consider being a vegetarian?
No. I love chicken way too much. And I don't care what anyone says, tofurkey and all that have nothing on real meat.


38. Do you believe that there’s always room in your heart for someone?
Yes. But I'm a hopeless romantic :)


39. Do you believe in the concept of soul mates?
Not really. I think that you can find compatibility with more than one person.


40. Last week, we had a few players criticize our victim’s questions. Which is fine to do and we value your opinion. Would you ever consider writing questions for Bud and me to post on a Sunday Stealing?
Sure!

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Today I'm happy that I have a wonderful BF who will take care of my drunken self, espeically when I fall asleep on the train, and he has to come and pick me up at the next train stop :S THANK YOU!

monday Minute and a Happy Day

Who was your high school Sweet Heart?

His name was Frank,... or Francesco Racanati. Sooo Italian haha. But we didn't last very long, especially since we only got together (as a couple- we were friends from freshman year) senior year and he broke up with me when I went away to college. We're still friends though. I'm actually invited to his wedding next year!

What is your favorite vegetable to eat?
Potatoes. In mashed, baked, fried, and salad forms.

Do you plan on dressing up for Halloween, if yes, what do you have in mind?
I haven't given it much thought. Maybe someone from True Blood. Or Snookie. Or the cherry pie costume I bought 2 years ago and never had an opportunity to wear!
Are you a reality show junkie? If so, what is your guilty pleasure?
Yes. We watch Hells Kitchen, Top Chef, Cake Boss, Anthony Bourdain, etc. but my guiltiest pleasure is Jersey Shore!
and finally...

What year did you graduate high school?
2002

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Today I am happy that my boss is back from her week long vacation! I thought it would a relief when she was gone (she's a very nice boss, but when the cat is away...!), but it was so SO busy without her here, that now I'm just happy she's back!

Getting to Know You Sunday

The Q's.

1. If you could host a Reality TV show, which one would it be?
Probably the Jersey Shore Aftershow...just cause it would be fun and ridiculous

2. Do you put your seatbelt on before or after you start the car?
I don't start a car being taht I don't have one...so...after?

3. Shave or hair removal cream?
Shave...I tried the cream...maybe I wasn't doing it right, but it didn't work too well

4. What's your favorite feature in a house?
A wood-burning fireplace

5. What is your favorite "Fall" scent?
Pumpkin pie

6. What tv show are you looking forward to seeing the most this Fall??
Ummmm...not sure! I don't really remember what's on anymore...espeiclaly now that True Blood is almost over and tehre is no more Lost :(

7. Personal Shopper or Personal Chef?
Well being that I already have a personal chef... heehee j/k! Probably the chef.

8. What is the first word that comes to mind when you think of "Fall"?
Leaves.
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True Blood is on tonight and that makes me VERY happy!

Saturday 9: Welcome Back

1. Where were you the last time that someone welcomed you back?
The bathroom haha

2. Tell us who is you favorite non-family member to hang out with?
C!

3. What was the last thing that happened to anger you?
Missing my train at 12AM on Thursday from NYC to home. It was late, I was tired, and a lil drunk. And angry.

4. What was the last thing that you saw that was shocking to see?
Animal hoarding.

5. What is your favorite thing to do on Saturday besides Saturday 9?
Anything/nothing. Today I'm going to a Phillies game which is fun. Summer- beach is fun when it's not crowded. Just hanging out.

6. Have you had your summer vacation yet? If yes tell us about it.
Nope. We're taking it in mid-September for a friend's wedding. Mexico, here we come!

7. Pick out one of your cousins and tell us about them.
Well I only know and met one of my cousins- he's cool. He just graduated college and returned to Trinidad to be a beach bum!

8. Do you have any special plans for next week?
So far just taking C's parents out for an anniversary dinner.

9. At what age will you consider yourself old and why?
Probably 30, just because by that time a lot of friends will be settled down and not fun anymore!

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Today I am going to a Phillies game with C and 2 friends, and that makes me happy!

Sorry If This is Offensive...

...but i LOVE it! OOooo Ooooo Oooo!

Happy Days 16 & 17

Yesterday I didn't want to add a "Happy Day" to my post, because it just didn't jive (and if you read it, you can tell I wasn't very happy). And usually I don't like to post more than once a day.

But I'll make an exception today.

Yesterday, I was happy because C's cousin had a birthday dinner. And I loooooove  ice cream cake!

Those lil crunchies in the middle are To.Die.For!

Today I am happy for sunshine!

Summer is my favorite season, and I really hope we have a few more occassions to soak up some rays...well at least before our vacation!

GTKY, Sunday Stealing, and Happy Day 15

1. What kind of athlete has the hottest body?
Soccer players

2. Are you a planner or a procrastinator?
Definitely procrastinator! I think I work best under pressure ;)

3. Diet or regular (soda)?
Regular. I think diet tastes too sweet

4. What's your one "must have" for Fall?
Denim trousers. Comfy, and safe for work!

5. What's your favorite fast food restaurant?
I loved Taco Bell when they had the spicy chicken burrito, but they got rid of it. I sent in a written complaint, and signed a petition to get it back, but to no avail. Usually when I eat fast food now, it's Burger King. (Even though the king from those commercials is super creepy!)

6. What do you think is the sexiest profession for a guy?
Just one that I understand. I had an ex who had a job- it was some kind of consulting I think- even he wasn't sure of it though, and I feel like I wasn't able to connect with him on some level. I think teaching is a great job though :)

7. Did you wear braces?
No, but I wish I had. I have a gap now (it's very Madonna) that I really don't like.

8. Would you rather have a guy that's super sexy or kind?
I have to agree with Keely on this one- I think kind is sexy as well.

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Cheers to all of us thieves!

26. What do you normally smell like?
Clean I hope.

27. Do you like Carrie Underwood?
She's ok. I'm not a huge fan of country music.

28. Been to “The Vegas”?
I don't know what "The Vegas" is. I have been to Las Vegas, when I was about 9, so I didn't get to gamble or drink. I did stay in the Luxor though, and that was nice.

29. How far away do you live from your parents?
About 2 hours.

30. Are you happy with your job?
It's ok. I'm content most of the time. Except I'm not meeting my potential, or doing anything I find important or worthwhile, or following my dream, and I hope to change that soon.

31. Where do you work and what do you do there?
I work in northern New Jersey, and I'm an Office Manager in on of the offices at a college.

32. What did you get in the mail today?
Nothing, it's Sunday!

33. How do you like your steak cooked?
Medium. I don't like it still mooing at me, or too tough to chew.

34. Britney Spears…is she back?
I don't think she'll ever come back as hot as she was in the beginning, so no. I don't think she's crazy anymore though, so that's progress.

35. What do you usually order at Taco Bell?
Well, I used to love their spicy chicken burrito, but they took it off the menu. So now I order the fiesta burrito, when I go (which is not even half as often as I used to).

36. Have you ever sat all the way through Gone With the Wind?
Haven't even tried. I was going to though, but after that question I'm rethinking it.

37. Have you ever been to Mt Rushmore?
I have not.

38. Is it just me, or was The Marine (w/John Cena) a really horrible movie?
Sorry, I never saw it.

39. Are surveys like the cocaine of myspace?
I don't know, I haven't been on Myspace in a very, very long time. I deleted my account years ago.

40. Where is your favorite place (that you have actually been to)?
Maui, Hawaii.

41. What is your favorite candle scent?
Cotton and fresh bamboo.

42. Do you believe places can really be haunted?
Yes, but I don't believe I've ever been to a place that was haunted.

43. Do you smoke cigarettes?
Technically, no.


44. Have you ever been to NYC or LA?
Yes. I grew up only 20 minutes outside of NYC, and I currently work 10 minutes away, so yes, I go there quite often. I ahve never been to LA, or California for that matter.

45. How many states have you been to where all you saw was the airport?
I don't think any.

46. Do you think 50 questions is enough?
Yes, but I'll continue if there are more.

47. Are you currently planning a trip?
Not planning, per se. Just waiting. C and I are going to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico for a wedding in late September. We've already booked our trip, and just got the last thing I needed (a new bikini) today!

48. Is Ryan Seacrest gay? Should anyone care?
I'm going to say no, he's not gay, and no, no one should care.

49. Do you take anti-depressants?
Nope.


50. What do you think about space travel?
I think it happened. Though I don't spend too much time thinking about it.
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[Island Beach State Park, NJ]

Today I went to the Jersey Shore with C. We went to Seaside Heights (where the show Jersey Shore is being filmed) and we actually almost literally ran into one of the cast members, JWoww, as we were walking out of a store! We had a great time playing video games, going on rides, eating some great food. And C got me a perfect, very cute bathing suit for our Mexico trip! Then  we went to Island Beach State Park where we took a long walk along the water picking seashells :)

All of that made me very, very happy!

Saturday 9: Superstitions and Happy Day 14

1. What are you superstitious about?
Friday the 13th, black cats, a ringing ear, a twitchy left eye...probably a few others that I can't remember right now...I'm pretty superstitious

2. What’s the story behind one of your scars?
I have a scar on the inside of my left arm right from when I was piggybacking on someone's back and they dropped me on gravel

3. What are three things that you would rather be doing right now?
Watching Eat, Pray, Love (just a few more hours though!), at the beach, or shopping

4. What do you do when you're bored?
Watch TV, blog, read other blogs, call people, or actually do whatever it is I'm supposed to be doing

5. What's your favorite thing to do? Why?
Travel. I enjoy new experiences and learning about different culture and seeing all there is to see

6. What do you do when you're lonely?
Pretty much the same thing I do when I'm bored, with a few more phone calls

7. How do you measure the passing of time in life?
A clock and a calendar

8. What would constitute "the perfectly lived day" for you?
Good food, good drinks, good company, and a sunny, warm day

9. If you knew you were going to die in a year, what would you do in your final days?
Say anything I meant to say to anyone, write a Will, and spend time with loved ones
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I don't enjoy cleaning, but I really like it when my home is clean, organized, and smelling fresh!

watch : Burlesque

Has anyone heard of this movie yet? Starring (if you can even call it that) Cher and Christina Aguilera? It's due out this Thanksgiving. Here's the trailer:


I don't really know how I feel about it yet. I mean, there's the obvious fact that it's yet another singer turned wannabe-actress, with the same exact storyline: small town girl turns rich and famous for amazing singing talent. Yay.

Don't get me wrong, I'm all for happy endings, but can't they change it up just a little bit? And what's with Christina Aguilera looking like Brittany Murphy in the beginning? So far the only saving grace this movie has is Christina's booming, soulful voice.

As much as I love her voice though, this might just have to go on my Netflix list.
Thoughts?
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I am sooo so excited to see the phenomenal Julia Roberts in Eat, Pray, Love this weekend! I really liked the book -not loved because it had its slow points- and I can't wait to see what the movie is like. I'm even more excited that C is actually going to go with me! And I don't even have to force him! In fact, he was a little upset when I told him that I'd be going to see it with my girlfriend...aww.

Happy Days

*hot or iced Starbucks Chai lattes*

-usually I'll get myself one of these for an extra-special treat!-

*romantic comedies*

-not necessarily these (though Love Actually is my fave of all time, and Julia Roberts is my fave actress), but romcoms in general-

*taking pictures*

*traveling to new and exciting places*

*seeing live concerts/music/festivals*

Saturday 9: Friends and Happy Day 7

1. How many of your friendships have lasted more than ten years? Which of your current friends do you feel will still be important to you ten years from now?
I can think of 3 good friends. 10 years from now, I can think of about 4 others.

2. When you look at yourself in the mirror, what’s the first thing you look at?
My hair

3. Who was the most recent person on your missed call list on your cell phone? What’s your relationship with the person?
I don't know the last 3 calls. But the 4th one is C...he is the boyfriend.

4. What did your last text message you received on your cell phone say?
"Ok, Got it!"

5. How would you “label” yourself?
A 20-something yuppie transplanted to the suburbs.

6. What was your favorite age that you’ve been?
I guess the one I am now.

7. What is your current desk top picture? What’s it significant?
 It's a pic of me and C in Maui, HI from last summer at our friend's wedding. That was a really really fun time. And it's a cute pic! (thankfully you cannot see those hideous shoes in the desktop version!)

8. What was the last thing you said to someone that you‘d like to take back?
F u. That wasn't very nice.

9. If you had to choose between a million bucks or to be able to go back in time and fix all your mistakes which would you choose?
The million. I think it would be impossible to go back and fix all my mistakes. Plus, without those mistakes I wouldn't be who I am today, and I'm not too bad. Also, I'd take the million so I can work on my future instead of going backwards in time.
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I am very happy to be spending some fun times with my friends M and D tonight! I haven't played games with these 2 in a looong time and it's sure to be great!

Happy Day 6

Today, I am not happy. And it's Friday. That should automatically make me happy. On top of that, my boss, and my least favorite coworker are not in today! I thought for sure that would make me happy But alas, it did not. I am just kinda...blah. Sitting at my desk, watching the minutes- ever so slowly- tick by. I think my funk started this morning, when I missed two of my trains, and my bus, and arrived to work 15 min late. I haven't been late to work in a long time. Not that it would matter today, as no authority figures were in either, but still.

Hmph.

Anywho, this cheered me up for a little bit. But for some reason it always makes me tear up a little...and I don't cry very often. But I guess they are happy tears- like wow I can't believe these people's friends actually did this! And smiling!  and awww I hope I have a goofball fiance someday who want to do something like this too!

Yes, I want a goofball fiance. Not rich, or trilingual, or America's Next Top Male Model, just someone fun to be around. Don't judge me!

Without further ado, The JK Wedding Dance:



Happy weekend!

Happy Day 5- Double You Tee Eff Mate?

I'm not in a very good mood right now...nor was I all day....hence the late post. But one website that never ever fails to make me smile is:

You can watch it right here...

AND THEN FIRE ZE MISSILES!!!

Happy Day 4

Cicadas

"The cicada's claim to fame is its singing. The high-pitched song is actually a mating call belted out by males. Each species has its own distinctive song that only attracts females of its own kind. This allows several different species to coexist." - from here.

Their mating calls remind me of spring, summer, and the house where I grew up. For the first few years after I moved out, I was disappointed by not hearing their melodic calls, especially in the morning. But they are back where I'm living now, and this makes me very happy and nostalgic!

Happy Day 3

I really like dogs. But my favorite kind of dog has got to be the puggle. Don't know what a puggle is? According to Wikipedia, "a puggle is a dog hybrid, resulting from the mating of a female beagle with a male pug." They got the smushy face ...so cuteee...but don't look sad all the time like a regular pug. And they're more hyper and fun, like a beagle.

Forget Your Troubles! C'mon, Get Happy!

Here's a brief explanation of the Challenge: "Each day in August you are to post about something that makes *you* happy. Pretty simple. And, it doesn't even have to be every day if you don't want it to be. It's a great way to remind ourselves that there are positive things going on in our lives, our communities, and the world."

Happy Day 2

I love music. Studies show that music can positively or negatively affect your mood. I especially love music because I commute a lot. And a lot of times I'm tired, and don't feel like reading.

Plus, it's easier to carry around an iPod than a book/magazine/newspaper (or Kindle for all you techy people out there).

In fact, maybe I should change music to iPod, because i looove my iPod. I can out whatever music I want on there, plus it plays radio, and plays when I take out the headphones, and I can play Solitaire on it. I like Solitaire. But not enough to list it on my Happy Challenge. Just sayin'.

Forget Your Troubles! C'mon, Get Happy!

Here's a brief explanation of the Challenge: "Each day in August you are to post about something that makes *you* happy. Pretty simple. And, it doesn't even have to be every day if you don't want it to be. It's a great way to remind ourselves that there are positive things going on in our lives, our communities, and the world."

Happy Day 1

I found this over at One Gal's Musings, and decided to pay along...you can too!

Forget Your Troubles! C'mon, Get Happy!

Here's a brief explanation of the Challenge: "Each day in August you are to post about something that makes *you* happy. Pretty simple. And, it doesn't even have to be every day if you don't want it to be. It's a great way to remind ourselves that there are positive things going on in our lives, our communities, and the world."

If you play along, let me know.

Snail mail makes me incredibly happy. Maybe it's because it rarely ever happens. Maybe because all I ever seem to get are bills and Val-U-Packs. But whenever I get snail mail...whether it be something I bought, a free sample I registered for, NetFlix, or *gasp!* an actual letter and/or package, I get giddy!