Confessional Friday

My goodness, Friday, I've been dying to see you since, well, Monday. Needless to say it's been a long week. When my alarm went off this morning I could've sworn it was Saturday, but alas it was not.

Anyway, I have big plans for the weekend that include roadtripping to Wichita w/ BF to see the fam, his fam, and our good friends! Should be busy and fun-filled, but I hope to get back at a decent time on Sunday to recover and relax!

So as a cheers to Friday, I'm linking up with Leslie's Confessional Friday over at A Blond Ambition... join the fun!





1) I think I've finally broken the sugar addiction. Or at least made progress. I gave up all added sugars for lent, allowing me to just have a few treats over Adam's b-day, and it's been touch-and-go there for a little bit.

For those that know me, I have the biggest sweet tooth. The amount of "treats" I enjoyed per week wasn't normal. Well, I have to say the yucky bloated, tummy hurting side-effects of eating sugar after not having it in a while was enough to keep me going! I like this new energy I've found, and even after Easter, I may limit it to 1-2 treats per week. Woah.

2) Cannot stop listening to this song. I heard it on the radio Tuesday, and it's been on repeat ever since. Why does it have to be so gosh darn catchy?! Guilty pleasure indeed.





3) I am ridiculously excited to be home this weekend. There's something about being around my family, sleeping in my old bed, and relaxing on the patio that feels oh-so-good! Come on 5 p.m.!!


4) I've been tossing around the idea of taking a random weekday off soon. I just feel a little frazzled and overwhelmed at work sometimes, and it would be nice to take a random Wednesday, get stuff done, and have some me time. Do you do this?


5) I feel like I've lost all sense of time. It's almost April? What is today? WHEN is Easter? Wasn't it just Christmas yesterday? I feel old.


6) Before I confess this one, let me just add a little disclaimer that I love my friends dearly... BUT some of these high-maintenance, bridezilla weddings need to end soon. I am honored to be in several weddings this spring/summer and a bunch of them are extremely fun to be a part of. It's just the random, dramatically stressed out bride/groom that I can't handle.

Smile. Relax. At the end of the day you're getting married. Who cares if the linens aren't the exact color of the bridesmaids dresses. Nobody will notice... promise.

This whole thing has me DREADING wedding planning one day. I am either eloping (did you hear that, Dad?!) or making my own wedding low key, fun to be a part of, and a joyous celebration (as it should be). There will be no craziness.


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Happy weekend, dolls!






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Confessional Friday...

Happy weekend, friends! Can I get a big amen?!
Couldn't be more excited that it's Friday. All week long I kept thinking it was Thursday and in one day the weekend would arrive. Imagine my disappointment and utter bewilderment when it turned out to be Monday afternoon.

Well, this is going to be a fun weekend full of bachelorette parties (tonight), birthday festivities (tomorrow)and relaxation... and let's just be honest, a few glasses of vino!

So let's kick off Friday by linking up with Leslie's Confessional Friday over at A Blond Ambition... join the fun!





1) Lately, all I want to do is shop. Shorts, jewelry, work outfits, dresses for weddings (not to be confused with wedding dresses), etc. However, I am reminded that my next bajillion paychecks are going to baby showers, wedding gifts, and wedding travel.


I saw this little number on Pink Lou Lou's blog this week and it took everything I had not to pull out my trusty debit card. Perhaps I can carve out a little fun money to share with my good friend Target? ;)


2) I need to take a moment to confess my lent shortcomings. I'm weak!! I originally gave up all sugar and this week I've been so naughty! I'm sure baking copious ooey gooey sweet treats for Adam's b-day didn't help. When they're not in front of me, I do so well, but I can't keep sweets at my house!! Ahh! From here on out... back to behaving!


3) I'm pretty sure I have blow dried and styled my hair approximately zero times this week. Yes, I know, my mother is shaking her head somewhere. I just love how healthy my long blonde locks feel when I air dry... however, this is probably a cop out and it's due to extreme morning sleepiness/laziness. I vow to be much more styled and polished this next week/weekend.




4) Somehow, I have managed to drop no less than three (yes, three) glasswhere items in my kitchen this week. Glass shards everywhere! What is my deal... maybe I need those grippy gloves NFL receivers wear?

Well, I am currently nursing a yucky cut on my big toe due to my butterfinger problem, but I think my Dora the Explorer bandaid is causing my quality of life to improve significantly! ;)


5) Y'all, I can't live without my planner. I know, I know, a tad bit OCD, but I misplaced it for a solid week and seriously thought my life was going to spontaneously combust. I need my colored tabs!! Where are my colored tabs?!





6) This morning is my bi-monthly payday Starbucks (yes, I only allow myself to go twice a month.. waa waaaa). I woke up super tired (due to The Hunger Games premier last night!), but excited for the promise of a tall skinny mocha to help me wake up! Drove to Starbucks ASAP...

...where I managed to justify waiting in a drive-thru lane of 15 cars instead of parking to go inside. I blame my ridiculous lack of motivation on the fact that I was up til 3 a.m. at The Hunger Games premier. Justifiable?


7) Dear goodness, I am so thankful that BF loves me unconditionally. I've been a hot mess on and off this week, and he always knows the right thing to say and how to make me feel special. God bless that man for dealing with my emotionally unsound moments. I even wrote him this mushy gushy love letter this week. He's the best.


7) When I need a morning pick-me-up, I just watch this video and die laughing. Like pee your pants/I can barely hold it/I should be wearing Depends uncontrollagble laughter. Click on it, and try to not even smirk... I dare you. Impossible.



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What confessions do you have, loves?


Looking forward to jumping around to all the blogs today! Wishing all of you a weekend of fabulousness! After all, we working girls deserve it, right? Word.

Confessional Friday

Happy Friday, Y'all!
This is my first weekend back at home in several weeks and I'm looking forward to it! Although there are many fun things on the calendar, I'm looking forward to relaxing, maybe do a little cleaning and some sugar-free baking experiments (hello natural sweetners... is lent over yet? haha).

Meanwhile, I'm linking up to my dear friend Leslie's Confessional Friday over at A Blond Ambition... join the fun!





1) I am on the hunt for classy (not to be confused with cheesy) Easter/spring decor. Think Pottery Barn Easter for half the price. Granted, I haven't begun looking too hard, but you'd better believe I'll be scouring Kansas City this weekend to tranform mi casa. Help!





2) My mascara sucks. Let's just be honest here, why am I so incapable of buying a tube that will make my eye lashes lengthen, be clump-free, and goes on easily? I am desperate for suggestions, because I think I've reached my mascara serial-buying wits end here!


3) I am happy to say that I am down a whopping 5 lbs! Finally all of the clean eating and increased exercise is paying off! Going to be reaching a new "decade" soon, and I'm excited to wiggle back into my "itsy bitsy" jeans.

Join me on My Fitness Pal - it's done wonders for me and it's free! Username: LifeofMeg


4) My apartment needs a facelift. I've been slowly working on those little chores like laundry and dishes, but this weekend, it's getting a spring cleaning/de-cluttering/spring decor overhaul! So ready... it's been a long time coming.


5) I am completely OBSESSED with The Hunger Games trilogy. I am not a girl who just picks up a book and can't put it down, but I breezed through The Hunger Games in about 2 days this week.




I was so excited about book 1, that I rushed to Barnes and Noble to pick up Catching Fire. Anyone else in my boat? If not, read it! You can write me a nice thank you card later! ;) Countdown til the movie release... 2 weeks!! Woop woop!


6) We're heading to see Ben Rector (for the second time) this weekend, and I couldn't be more excited. Adam bought us tickets months ago and I'm looking forward to an awesome date night out! Now if only I could figure out something to wear...

Not familiar with Benjamin? Let me introduce you to my favorite song of his and a special Whitney Houston tribute... love!





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Wishing you lovelies a wonderful weekend! If you know any good tips/suggestions for my afore mentioned issues, please help a sista out!!

I'll be back Monday for a full weekend recap, including photos, following my Mingle Monday Weekly Blog Hop! Stay tuned...

Let's Get Real

Welcome to 2012, friends!
I hope you all are recovering nicely from such a wonderful whirlwind holiday season! It was absolutely wonderful, lots of great memories man, and fun had, but I am very happy and excited to welcome the new year!

This weekend was an absolute blast that went a little something like this...

.:: NYE ::.

homemade pizza + music videos + dancing + wine pong + midnight kiss
sleeping in + yummy cinnamon rolls + BRGR + settlers of catan
BF's parents house + oklahoma state victory!




...pretty epic weekend. I love getting to spend so much time with Adam. That boy makes me smile!

So naturally, now that the holidays have passed and the new year is here, it's resolution time for this girl. I need a swift kick to the pants, that's for sure!


.:: My 2012 Goals ::.


1) Be Prepared

I tend to be what one would call a "snoozer". I love that snooze button of mine. I once gave it up for lent and thought I was going to die. To die. True story. Needless to say, I can snooze in the morning as long as I have everything ready to go. No more morning chaos... it doesn't make for a happy Meg.


+ Lunches packed the night before
+ Healthy/fresh snacks prepared
+ Do laundry start to finish
(I'm really good at starting... not so good at finishing)
+ Pick out my outfit the night before
+ Have my work bag ready


2) Be Punctual

Work. Friend functions. Dates. Zumba class. Despite my terrible morning road rage, I can't seem to plow through cars to get to downtown. Perhaps I should follow goal #1 to be successful with goal #2? Brilliant. I vow to leave extra early and take pride in being calm and punctual.


3) Be Healthy

I'm telling you, MyFitnessPal is rapidly changing my life with free calorie tracking, health/diet assessment, and accountability. Join me! I've already weight, and I'm inspired daily by my healthy lifestyle living friends!

Now that the holidays are out of the way, I can really hunker down and focus! Try it out and be amazed too! You can friend me: LifeofMeg


4) Be Brave

Expressing how I feel. Trying something new. Letting selfish friends go. Do things that scare me. This year I am going to be brave and step outside of my comfort zone. I want to do things this year with passion, honesty, and courage.

One of my biggest Be Brave goals? I will run a half marathon in 2012.
No matter how hard training is, or how lazy I want to be, I will do it. I've set the date - October 20, 2012 - and I have the world's best running buddy... Adam. We can accomplish anything as long as we do it together.


5) Be Organized

Whether it's my office or my kitchen pantry, I know that messy craziness just stresses me out to the max. I know that I always sleep better when everything is in it's spot, things are well labeled, easy to find, and I have a plan. A few ideas that I'm excited to get started with...


+ closet re-do
+ lots of hooks to hang coats/scarves
+ weekly meal planning
+ storage and cabinet organization
+ work game plans and strategies


6) Be Love

Life is not about me. Life is not about me. I need to repeat that to myself in the mirror every morning. I need to open my eyes and see all of the broken people in this world. I have been so blessed, and there is no reason why I can't give more back. Be love and light to people in need.

Even the people around me everyday that could use just a hug or a smile. So often I get caught up in me and my day, that I fail to see how I can make the day a little brighter for others...

+ more handwritten notes
+ host get togethers
+ phone calls to long distance friends
+ random acts of kindness
+ baking treats for co-workers
+ listening when others need to talk
+ less road rage
+ selflessly love BF better
+ visit home more


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What are your 2012 goals, my friends?!

I Need A Staycay...

Will someone pass me some toothpicks?
I can barely keep my eyes open today! I feel all sorts of crazy and am in desperate need of either more coffee, a long nap, a massage, an all expenses paid vacation, or perhaps an evening "staycation"?

I think the combo of 5 a.m. mornings and late evenings have finally caught up with little old me. I'm losing it.

I poured coffee in my my water glass this morning, left my keys in my office door, and have caught myself staring blankly out my dormer window on several occasions... and it's noon!


{ I. am. exhasuted. }




Despite my younger years, I can no longer function off of less than 7.5 hours of sleep. Now if I am running on fumes, my body starts to completely rebel until I am ridiculously sick and forced to rest.

So, that being said, I have cancelled my weekly Wednesday plans so that I can just rest/relax. I see wonderful, cozy, lazy low-maintenance things in my near future...


early evening nap + cereal for dinner + snuggling with puppy
catching up on the DVR + bubble bath + candles
chic lit reading + early bed time

Tonight = Heaven



...take that stupid rebellious body!

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Plus, I have to get my rest in before my amazing Royal Wedding watch party plans... Friday @ 3 a.m.!


Anyone else completely exhausted out there?