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Love, Hate, Tag

Andrea over at Living on Cloud Nine tagged me in a Love, Hate, Tag post and I am so excited! Have you met Andrea? She is one cool chicka! She styles some super cute outfits and she is freaking hilarious. Be sure to check her out!

Love

1.Mexican Food – Chips and salsa/queso/guac, tacos, enchiladas, burritos, quesadillas. There isn’t a Mexican food that I have met that I didn’t like.

2. Dogs – It doesn’t take very long to realize that I am a crazy dog lady. I have two of my own and when I am not talking to them..because it is totally legit to carry on a conversation with your dog. Duh! I am at the humane society trying to scheme how I can take them all home and still stay married.

3. Mario – Super Mario, Mario Kart, Mario Tennis, I love playing it all!

4. Beer – There is nothing better than a nice, cold craft beer on a hot summer day. Mmmmmm

5. Beach – No place on earth makes me happier than the beach.

6. Music – Specifically music from the 1990’s and early 2000’s. You know, when it was good! My mood can instantly go from shit to amazing with just one song.

7. Shopping – I know that a lot of you out there prefer to do most of your shopping online. I get it, it is easy and convenient and you don’t have to deal with people. But still…..there is something about walking around a retail store. Getting to touch the clothes/items, try them on, and have them instantly. Some of my favorite times are shopping with my mom.

8. Books – I love getting lost in a good book. Books make you use your imagination, something that I never want to let go.

9. Anchors – My grandfather was a Merchant Marine and every time I see an anchor, I am reminded of him.

10. TV Marathons – The perfect Sunday is spent on the couch with good food, binging on a TV show.

Hate

1. Traffic/Stupid Drivers – Traffic gives me all the RAGE!!! Yes, I have road rage. I grew up learning how to drive in Atlanta. You know what Atlanta has? Traffic. You know what else they have? Lots of freaking people, but at least they know how to drive. Do you know what Alabama has? Traffic. Do you know why Alabama has traffic? Fucking STUPID ass drivers that do the dumbest shit I have ever seen out of everywhere I have ever lived. And when I lived in Pennsylvania we had a lot of people from Ohio driving around, and even they could drive better than the fucktards we have here.

2. Freeloaders – Nothing pisses me off more than a freeloader. Sure, getting free shit is cool. When warranted. You know what isn’t cool? People that spend their lives freeloading off others. Just no.

3. Critters – I hate critters. Snakes, spiders, bugs, rodents. Just no. No no no no no.

4. Fake People – You know what is worse than a freeloader? A fake bitch. I can not stand two faced people. I have no room in my life for them.

5. Tornadoes – Nothing gets me rattled quite like the threat of a tornado. If you have been around here long enough, you know why. I take a threat of one very seriously.

6. Telemarketers – Why do these still exist? Haven’t companies realized that you don’t really gain people by calling them and harassing them?

7. Okra and fried green tomatoes – Sorry, South. I can get down with your fried pickles, your fried chicken, and all your other fried delicacies. But okra and green tomatoes? Nope. No thanks. You keep ’em. Keep your grits too.

8. Potholes – More specifically, the ones in my neighborhood that never get fixed. You have one job city. ONE JOB.

9. Animal Cruelty -If you do something bad to an animal, your punishment should be an eye for an eye. What ever you did to them should be done to you. Also, wtf is wrong with you???

10. Tuesdays – They are the longest damn day of the week. Mondays, you get to start the week off fresh. Wednesdays you are half done, Thursday is Friday eve….Tuesday? You suck.

Tag – You’re It!

Laura – Alabama Graffiti

Marie – Twin Living

Kristen – See You in a Porridge

Kathy – Real Talk with KB

Joey – Hodge Podges

Stephanie – Life According to Steph

Jana – Jana Says

Julia – Grace Makes New

Pamela – A Little Glitter

Jenn – Business, Life & Design

YOU!!!!

Oh yeah, the spill. List 10 things you love, 10 things you hate and tag 10 people.

June 11, 2015 by Nadine

about me, fitness

Victory Equals Motivation

Yesterday after I hit publish on my post, I went to finish getting ready for work. I had been standing in the bathroom checking out my “abs” in the mirror before pulling my dress over my head. I thought, hey…there seems to be a little more definition here today. I then looked over at the scale in the corner and winced. Dare I? Dare I step on that scale only to be disappointed to see the same fucking number that has been staring me in the face for almost a year now?

You see, about a month ago I told myself no more. I am not going to step on that scale for a long time because I cant handle the defeat. I work out too hard to let that scale define me. But yesterday morning, I had an extra moment and all the fear seeped back in. I looked in the mirror again, sighed heavily and stepped on the scale.

As it was registering the numbers I said to myself, well if that number is higher there is a good reason for it. I tend to weigh a little more this week than any other week in the month. I had considered stepping off before I saw the number but too late. I looked down and I could see something register. But wait. This cant be? I stepped off, waited for it to clear and stepped back on.

Wow. I stared down at the number until it disappeared. It has been a month since my last defeat. A month of side eying that scale every time I pass it to grab my make up in the morning. In that month of not knowing. That month of not letting a number define me. In that month…I lost 7 pounds. I finally. FINALLY. got over that plateau.

I feel more motivated now than ever to continue pushing on. I am not done yet. And you know what, the scale and I….we will meet again in a few weeks. Not tomorrow. Not next week. But in a few weeks. Because checking that number every day does no good. Checking that number every day holds me back.

I say all of this to say, keep going. This isn’t just a weight thing, but a life thing. Sure, you might not be getting what you want right now. But if you continue to believe that you deserve it and you can achieve it, then it will be yours. Just take it a day at a time, and after a few weeks or months have passed take a look at your progress. You may be pleasantly surprised.

May 21, 2015 by Nadine

about me

I Believe

I can fly. I believe I can touch the sky. I think about it every night and day…

Can you honestly say I believe and not follow up with the lyrics? I think not. There are so many things that I believe in. These are just a few…

I believe in puppy breath.

I believe in treating people the way that you want to be treated.

I believe in second chances.

I believe that a trip to Sephora can cure the blues.

I believe that your mom can be your best friend.

I believe in love.

I believe laughter is the best medicine.

I believe that hearing an audible dog yawn may be my favorite noise.

I believe in iced coffee.

I believe in smiles.

I believe that you should not judge others.

I believe in girls night.

I believe in game night.

I believe in binge watching TV shows.

I believe getting lost in a book is a great activity no matter your mood.

I believe in looking at the stars.

I believe in a hug after a rough day.

I believe that lavender or eucalyptus smelling things can greatly reduce stress.

I believe in pushing through even when you want to give up. (Hello, running.)

I believe in real moments over staged photos.

I believe if you don’t have anything nice to say, then you probably shouldn’t say anything at all.

I believe that only you control the power of your actions.

I believe in retail therapy.

I believe in you.

I believe in myself.

What do you believe?

May 19, 2015 by Nadine

about me, currently

Currently

Hey there Friday Eve!!!

Right now I am currently…

Reading: Before We Met – I picked up this gem at the thrift store for $0.49! Heck yes! I am only two chapters in but they describe this book as the British Gone Girl. I haven’t read that one yet either…

Watching: We have been binging on Chicago PD. Love this show!!! They have done two crossover episodes with SVU and two with Chicago Fire, so it is pretty cool to see the characters interacting between those casts. We finished up season 1 last night.

Listening to: I have been listening to my country play list a lot this past week when I am not listening to Podcast. Speaking of podcasts, anyone else listen to Disclosed this week for Jay’s Day? Crazy, huh?!?!?!

Wearing: The crap out of all my spring/summer dresses and my denim jacket!We have been in the 80’s and 90’s around these parts lately and it has been fabulous. Enjoying it every second I can before it gets too hot.

Lusting: Some new work out gear. I have been wearing the same few outfits for the last two years. They are starting to get worn out pretty bad!

Wishing: Chris a very Happy Birthday!!! Today is his birthday, the fifth one that we are spending together. I wake up every day blessed to be by his side. We have been through so much the last five years, me moving out here, buying our first home, getting married, adding another dog to our family. He makes me laugh every day!

May 14, 2015 by Nadine

about me, currently

Currently

Currently…

Listening – A shit ton of podcasts!!! (I am so accurate with measurements, right?) I have been soaking up podcasts every time I get in the car. It really makes my commute enjoyable. I caught up with Being Boss and have started on The Lively Show and Undisclosed. If you loved Serial, you need to check out Undisclosed!

Reading – Promises to Keep by Jane Green. I am a little more than half way through this book. I don’t love it as much as The Beach House but it is still a good read.

Watching – We watched Revenge the other night. It seems like they had tied up a lot of things. I wonder if this is the last season? We also watched Scandal…OMG! I wont share spoilers but if you have seen it, WTF?!

Looking Forward – Laura and I are meeting up for lunch today and tonight after work we are going to GBHS to play with dogs. There is something so therapeutic about going there and taking the dogs out in the play yard. It really is one of the highlights of my week.

Lusting – I tried this dress on last weekend at Loft but it was $104. I was like ummm no. Not for a dress. It is on sale now…ahhhhhh

Planning – Spending Saturday celebrating our five year old nephew’s birthday!

Working on- I saw some SUPER cute office stuff last weekend when I was out with my mom. I have some ideas swimming around in this brain of mine of what I want to do with my office space. Finally.

Loving –

April 23, 2015 by Nadine

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