Dear, Alabama

As if our poor state hasn’t had enough.      I would not be able to live in the mid-west, presumably “tornado-alley”.  In less than a year, tornado’s have swept through our state and seem to have focused on one general area; Birmingham/Tuscaloosa. Now, I live about 4 hours south of this area but when storms leave a mess the size these massive ones in the past year have, it really hurts the entire state. Not to mention the family and loved ones who live there currently. I can say that I am proud to live in Alabama. Not JUST because we have brought home 3 National Championships 3 years in a row ( ROLL TIDE!) but because we all pull together in time of need just like we are all family. We help each other out and spare shoulders to lean on. Everyone I have ever talked to who is not from Alabama turn their nose up and think of us Alabamians as incompetent, ignorant, meager, (need I go on?) rednecks. While, some of the Alabamians are (and I can say that I know a select few) not all of us are. We have incredible schools, two of which are VERY widely known, (AU and UA) great communities who stand together as one as in the case listed previously, and you will never meet anyone nicer than Alabamians. Yes, we have a deep southern drawl, and yes, we are in Church praising our Lord when the doors fly open, we also open our homes to people in need with good, southern, home cooking. Not to mention, we don’t care if we know you or not, we wave every time we pass a car on the street and speak if were walking down a sidewalk.  These are just a few characteristics “out-of-towners” do not see. We are not just a bunch of rednecks, were good people, who care more about other people than we do ourselves and we are all proud to say “Why yes, I am from Alabama” and we wouldn’t have it any other way. So for anyone who fits the description I have mentioned, you should visit our state. You would be surprised.

Friday Funnies!

I found this video and it reminds me so much of myself as I am going through this "bride" journey!Well, except for the fact that I am actually a woman =).  I HAD to share! It is absolutely hilarious!


ENJOY!





This was too funny



 

My New Obsession..

 I have become addicted to yet another "social networking" website. Pinterest has taken me hostage. I absolutely LOVE this website! I can spend hours, literally, pinning things! I have gotten a plethora of new ideas for the wedding, food recipes, STYLE(!!), and workout regiments! It is wonderful. Now, for those of you who have yet to become a fan of Pinterest, I highly recommend you check it out. Now, do keep in mind I live in Alabama and we are last to know everything, well, with the exception of Mississippi (No offense Mississippians!). So, if you are a "pinter" then by all means, continue Pinning! If not,  hurry! Go now! Type faster on your google/bing Internet machine! The only downfall of Pinterest is you have to be "invited". Yes, your still able to see a bunch of things, but if you want to see the recipe on how to make that yummy looking cake in an aluminum can (YES! CAN!) or the Honey Dijon crusted chicken bites (mouth watering!) or where to get those AMAZING Louboutin Stilettos, then you HAVE to be a member. All you do is send them a request with your email address, a few days later you'll get an activation e-mail and voila! Your pinning! Now, for me, it wasn't that easy. I had to result to calling them out on Twitter to send me my invite 17 days after I sent a request! For everyone else, just a day or two. My twitter technique worked wonders! 17 days with no e-mail, scurried to twitter and put the following.. "@pinterest, it's been 17 days and 4 email requests.. c'mon man!" and no joke, literally 10 minutes later.. "oh! I have an email! Wonder who its from!! oh! Pinterest! Let's open!" *opening email* "trs7188, welcome to Pinterest! Please click the activation email below to start pinning!" *win*



Are you in love yet?





How about NOW!?

That's ok, Thank me later =)



2 Days and Counting!

I am anxiously awaiting Saturday night... Not because I am going out on the town, or anything of the sort, but because I am getting a VERY important phone call! Yes, phone call! The fiancee will be calling and it will be the first time I have talked to him in 2 weeks. Since he left to head back to Basic. It's been a lot harder this time than the first time I think. Not sure why. I guess because I am so stressed over the wedding and trying to plan it around the military which is damn near impossible. Also because everyone keeps freaking me out saying "since he signed up as single, his first duty station could be Korea." Well thank you for allll your HELP! =/ (I am actually hoping its Ft Lewis.. I miss Seattle DEARLY!) So, the plan is to get married before he goes to AIT in the 2 days he has or either while he is IN AIT so his first duty station wont be Korea or a base where family can't go. I was told the JOP (whatever that is) will be the person/people/ place(?) I need to talk to. Im stressed to the MAX... can you tell??

On another note, my workout literally made me cry the other day. Not because it was too hard, but because I was mad at myself.  My mind kept pushing and my body was saying "HELL NO!" my legs literally gave out. It really made me realize how weak I really am. I think the cry could've been the breaking point from all this stress and everything that's going on. I can't say my journey has been an easy one. But, I kept pushing on and finished, covered in sweat and tears, I finished.



Shoes are THE Anti-Depressant.

I have been really busy lately with trying to get things in order for the wedding. It's still in the early phases of planning so there really is only so much I can do at the moment. I have picked out a few things already, such as my DRESS, the theme, colors, and the ring bearer pillow (which I made myself and I am very proud of it!). I will attach a picture below of some of the things I have picked out. Except the dress! Can't have the Fiancee sneaking on here at some point and seeing me in it before the wedding!

I have also been working out alot too. Nike has an APP on the iPhone (that's free to download) called NTC- Nike Training Club. It's an incredible app! There are different sections to target whichever area your wanting and those workouts are about 15 minutes long. There are also areas such as Get Lean, Get Toned, so on so forth. Those workouts start at 30 minutes and go to 45 minutes. The cardio is AMAZING! I can definitely FEEL and TELL a difference after just ONE week! Not to mention, sweating is good for your skin so, ladies, you should really try this out! Even if you just download it to see what its like! You can set your own music (which I have a workout playlist) and during the workout they show you the moves and tell you how long you have to go. And, you get rewards after you "unlock" workouts, meaning you have to complete them of course. I am currently at 120 minutes and I have unlocked some amazing energy, metabolic, ect. smoothie recipes! Really, you should check it out!

Last but not least, with my future hubby being gone and me not being able to talk to him, It can get kind of lonely.  So, in my depressing moments, I shop (shoe shopping is my weakness)  followed by dancing around to good music in every pair of heels I own. That really makes me feel better and generally takes up an hour and 1/2 of my time =) I'll show you my new babies below!  Both pair came from Charlotte Russe. That is pretty much the ONLY store I get my heels from!



 leopard pumps




Glitter!! Love glitter shoes!



Thanks for reading guys!

Transition

I know it's been a very long time since I have posted to my blog. I was in a transition period of my life and now I am back posting about all new topics. First off, Im engaged! YAY!! I am going to be an Army Wife and I am scared sh*tless. I have no experience in this area nor have I any friends who have been through the same situation to help comfort me. So, this is definitely stressful and scary. He is currently finishing up his last 2 weeks of basic and then heading strait to AIT in Arizona the day after he graduates. We plan on getting Married in June after his AIT is over.. that is IF he gets time to come home. I'm hoping he does.. not sure how that works exactly so any words of encouragement or advice are greatly appreciated.

Our Story.

We met in August, at a bar (how fitting). It was funny how it happened. It was a Wednesday and I hadn't planned on going out anywhere that night, but my girlfriend was meeting this guy there and she wanted me to be her wingman. So I decided to go. While we were there, she was talking with this guy she had been planning on meeting and I was talking with another group of friends when this exceptionally handsome man walked into the pool room. He was on the phone for literally 10 seconds when he turned and walked out.  I went to find my friend to express my joy and astonishment of actually seeing a guy of his nature in a bar...like that. Well, when I walked up to her and her guy to tell her about him, low and behold, there he was. Turns out HE was also a wingman for the guy meeting my friend. Weird! Well, I told my gf about him and she told her guy and it went from there. He came up to me and asked me to dance and that's how it started. Turns out he was a social worker for Child Protective Services which was great for me, finally someone NOT in the army! (If you have read my blog prior to this post, you'll understand the bad luck I have had with boyfriends in the military.) On our first date, we went to the drive-in to see Capt. America. He asked me during the movie how I felt about the military. "I think it's great! I am a big supporter of our Military!" his response "that's great! I leave for basic on Oct 31st!" well, I spoke too soon about being away from guys in the military, I guess it's a sign. ;) Anywho, I took that sign and ran with it and I am so glad I did! He left for basic on Halloween and wasn't able to communicate with me except through letter for 6 weeks. Then he was able to come home for Christmas which was called a "free leave" I think because EVERYONE was sent home. On Christmas Eve, we were sitting under the tree and opening gifts from each other. He gave me this pretty wrapped tiny box, I wouldve thought it was a ring if it wasn't for the fact that the whole time he was home, he recruited his friends and family into bringing up the "marriage" topic in which he made CLEAR he wasn't ready for! Which then kinda hurt my feelings. So, I was thinking this box may have some pretty earrings in it or something... anything EXCEPT a ring. When I opened the box, I thought my eyes had deceived me! It was the most GORGEOUS diamond ring I had ever seen and it was MINE! I immediately started crying and the first thing I said was "this isnt earrings!" He then laughed at me and said "so is that a yes?" Where I then began to cry even harder, barely getting out the word "yes". It was more like a "yehehehehssss". I couldn't have been happier. So now, Im trying to plan a wedding that I HOPE happens in June. But, all of you who have been in this situation before knows how unpredictible the military can be.

Wish me luck on my journey to Destination UNKNOWN!