Monday, October 31, 2011

Happy Halloween

Happy Halloween!!

Please watch this video for a good laugh.  It gets me every time!! My friend Kate made a JibJab video of me and my best friends. ( I am the orange witch)


Enjoy & be safe!

Thursday, October 20, 2011

Fat Talk Free Week

One of my favorite blogger's, Smart and Sassy with Sprinkles, posted this video this morning. 

First thing I do when I get to work is get my coffee and read my 3 favorite blogs and this morning I was blown away by this video.  It really is no laughing matter and the statistics that were shown about women's self image of themselves is extremely sad.  We are all guilty of it, I am probably the worst.  I would give anything to be at the weight I was 5 years ago.  However, this video made me stop and think, "shut up Jenna and do something about it.  Stop complaining and do it."  It's like when I want a good grade on an exam, I do not sleep and study my butt off in the library.  So why can't I think like this when it comes to loosing weight.  I need to stop eating junk and drinking beer (especially) and work out more.  Yes, loosing weight is a lot harder than getting the A I want, but it can happen when you work hard.  This week I will NOT think negatively upon my appearance.

So ladies, stop being sorry for yourself about the way you look...everyone is beautiful in one way or another but it is your choice to show it!

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Addictions

In today's world, many people have addictions.  But not all addictions have to be bad.  Some people it is shopping, some are sport teams, some are drugs and alcohol, the list can go on and on.  Addictions came to my attention this weekend when I went away with my best friends and each of our addictions came out.  Luckily all of our addictions are healthy and fun, but still addictions.  My one best friend is addicted to People.com.  She can tell you ALL the gossip about ALL the celebrities, she is obsessed and in love, but it's her thing.

My friend noticed my addicted while we unpacked and got ready for the night.  I have an addiction to Vera Bradley.  While unpacking she noticed I had a Vera Bradley wallet, suitcase, cosmetic cases and key chain.  We started laughing because it really was a lot but then she realized what nice of bags they are and was like I should get one of these suitcases.  I instantaneously became Vera Bradley's spokeswoman and began to sell the bags to her and told her how she could get a good deal and so on because that's how addicted I am!  I have Vera Bradley everything and even on Monday I made an online purchase because there was such a great sale going on!  Below is a sample of my collection...
Vera Bradley at Home

large duffel, travel organizer, wristlet (perfect for bar), cosmetic bag, satchel, bowling bag, tote (perfect for to use as a college backpack), satchel & even an apron (not been used)

Vera Bradley at the Office 
coffee mug, key chain and LOTS of paper & post-its 
 Vera Bradley in my Purse
small cosmetic ( perfect to hold daily needs like lip gloss, mascara & floss), key chain, wallet & check book
 My Fav Vera  Bradley Item
I recommend this to EVERYONE - it is a hanging travel organizer, perfect for all vacations and trips
I wish I could work at Vera Bradley - I'd fit in perfect and would be a great spokeswoman.  But they are headquartered in Indiana :(.  Maybe they'll regionalize... hey a girl can dream!

What is your addiction?  I'd love to hear about it and share them in other posts!

Addictions are funny... as long as there safe & healthy!

Monday, October 3, 2011

Victoria Rose

Today's post is dedicated to my cousin, Victoria Rose who is 21 today!  I come from a big loving Italian family and I have 10 cousins on my mothers side:  1 boy and 10 girls!  The boy (Kyle) is the eldest grandchild and then the next are 10 girls in a row!  My sister and I are the oldest girls, then Katie, Tori, Kelsey, Sarah, Jessi, Lea, Danielle and Andie!  Of the 11 grandchildren we are broken up into 2 generations and myself and the oldest girls are extremely close!  I consider them more like sisters than cousins.  We all live far away but talk regularly and when we reunite, it is like nothing has changed!  We are all in my sister's wedding party and I could not be more excited to share this with them! 

Well today Tori is 21 and I am so glad to have another friend to go out with!  Finally this summer I will have someone to go to Down the Hatch with!!  Tori is the sweet and smart cousin.  She is a professional snuggler and has an AMAZING wardrobe.  She is going to school to become a genetic counselor in biology but I wish she would drop out and go to beauty school and become my personal stylist because she has such an eye for fashion, hair and makeup.  She is one of the best friends I have and I am just lucky to call her family!

Happy Birthday Victoria Rose - I love you!

Tori & I at the Taylor Swift Concert

3 generation of sisters - My mom & Aunt T, Ali (my sister) & I, my cousins & sisters, Tori & Kelsey

Tori, Ali, Kelsey & I at the Cake Boss in Hoboken