11 of 2011: Day 11 -- What I'm Looking Forward to in 2011

Day 11: What I'm Looking Forward to in 2011

2010 was SUCH a fabulous year. We also had some not so fabulous things happen that we had to deal with.  All in all, it was amazing and I know my marriage is stronger because of things we had to endure as a newly wed couple.  2011 looks SO bright for us and I am excited to see what the year brings! So far here are the things I am looking forward to:

-Our First Wedding Anniversary

-My 'Medium Friend' getting married =)

-My Cousin's wedding in Texas

-My Little Sister getting married!!!

-2nd Annual Girl's Weekend (well 2nd for me, It's actually the 3rd one)

-Hopefully a trip to TN

-3rd Annual Christmas Party

-Paying off my credit cards!!!

-Saving for a New Home

What are you looking forward to in 2011??

Well, Peeps -- that's it for the 11 in 2011 =) Thanks again, Kit and MJ for hosting this fun challenge =)

11 of 2011: Day 10 -- Favorite Girl's Night Out Event & Project 52

Day 10: Favorite Girl's Night Out Event

I think my favorite Girl's night out events are just going to dinner.  I love spending time with my girls! We always have such a great time, laughing and telling stories.  I would rather sit around and chat any day of the week. 

Dinner during our Girl's Weekend -- July 2010

What do you love to do with your girls?

I also saw this project over on Kit's blog.  It's called Project 52; You take a photo every week for 52 weeks, based upon the preset categories. The idea is to get more comfortable using your camera and get outside of your comfort zone. At some point I want to attempt Project 365 but I think for now, Project 52 sounds like the perfect compromise! 

I will post my fave(s) for the week. Join in if you want!!

Week 1 - Black & White
Week 2 - Food
Week 3 - Self Portrait
Week 4 - Reflection
Week 5 - Ennui
Week 6 - Red
Week 7 - Time
Week 8 - Pink
Week 9 - Patterns
Week 10 - Morning
Week 11 - Round
Week 12 - Hands
Week 13 - Shine
Week 14 - Envy
Week 15 - Soft
Week 16 - Perspective
Week 17 - Love
Week 18 - Start
Week 19 - Free
Week 20 - Texture
Week 21 - Toys
Week 22 - Downtown
Week 23 - Summer
Week 24 - Heat
Week 25 - Fantasy
Week 26 - Water
Week 27 - Shadows
Week 28 - Light
Week 29 - Night
Week 30 - Macro
Week 31 - Nature
Week 32 - Clothes
Week 33 - Green
Week 34 - Map
Week 35 - Laughter
Week 36 - Child(ren)
Week 37 - Yellow
Week 38 - Candy
Week 39 - Pets
Week 40 - Never Ending
Week 41 - Sports
Week 42 - Books
Week 43 - Blue
Week 44 - Letter of the Alphabet
Week 45 - Innocence
Week 46 - Most Important Thing in Life
Week 47 - Heaps
Week 48 - Family
Week 49 - Favorite Spot
Week 50 - Metal
Week 51 - Three
Week 52 - Fun



Since I am late getting started on this, I have nothing for week 1.  I will see what I can come up with this week and if I have a B&W I'll share it before week's end! =) Going forward, I will keep with it =)

I hope everyone has a Marvelous Monday! 

11 in 2011: Day 8 - Favorite Healthy Snack & List of 4's

It's not too late! Link up with Kit and MJ for the 11 in 2011 blog Challenge!

 

Day 8: Favorite Healthy Snack

I love fruit as a snack!  My favorite HAS to be apples. ESPECIALLY when they are perfectly ripe and crunchy! YUM!!!

I also just discovered green peppers!! Not cooks -- just RAW green pepper goodness!!

**Disclaimer: I am trying really hard to eat healthy (er) So I haven't figured out what healthy food I like lol

 

What are your favorite healthy snacks???

 

I was also tagged by Star to participat in the List of 4's! 

 

 Shows I Watch:- Modern Family
- Grey's Anatomy
- Rules of Engagement

- The Mentalist

4 Things I'm Passionate About:
 -My Marriage
- My Family
-Football
- Food

4 Phrases I Say A Lot:
- Yay!
-That's Happy!

- Seriously?
- I love you!

4 Things I've Learned From the Past:
- Don't consider anything a regret, any mistake you make will get you right where you are supposed to be.
-A good, happy, healthy marriage and family don't just happen.  They require hard work, love, understanding, and communication!
- Mom and Dad always know what they were talking about.

-Don't argue just for the sake of arguing; It will end badly.

 

4 Places I'd Like to Go:
- Ireland
- San Franscico
-Back to New York

-Austrailia

4 Things I Did Yesterday:
-P90X Legs & Back; Ab Ripper
-Had Bagel Bites for the First Time
-Bought The Band Perry CD

-Updated my 2011 Caledar with friends and families birthdays/anniversaries

4 Things I'm Looking Forward To:
-Our First Wedding Anniversary!!!

-John & Christina's Wedding (in March)

-Corley & Eric's Wedding (in May)

- Jessica & Doug's Wedding (in July)

4 Things I Love About Winter:
- Christmas!
-Scarves & sweaters
-EXTRA Cuddles
-A couple Days off work!

This was LOTS of fun!! If you want to play, let me know so I can check out your answers!! Thanks Star for tagging me in your post!!!

11 in 2011: Day 7 -- Favorite Memory of 2010 and J & A Chronicles: All Things Wedding Paper

**Disclaimer: there are a LOT of pictures in this post.  Hope you don't mind! =)

It's not too late! Link up with Kit and MJ for the 11 in 2011 blog Challenge!

Day 7: Favorite Memory of 2010

Many of you can guess what this answer is: that's right! The day I became J's wife! Since I am getting to a full recap by our first anniversary, I will just post some of my favorite shots to hold you over =)

There are LOTS more pictures to come and stories behind some of the pictures =) I can't wait to share it with you in the next couple weeks!!! =)
Now on to the scheduled J&A Chronicles: Wedding Paper!

Invitations

 Programs

 Reserved Seating Signs

 Tears of Joy

Table Numbers

 Menu

 Cake Table Napkins

 Tissue Pomander Aisle Decor

All of these paper items were DIY-ed by Moi and the help of a few lovely bridesmaids, my mom and mother-in-law! =) I designed all aspects of each -- with a little inspirational help from my fave P-Dub ladies =)

Have a Fabulous Friday all!!!

11 in 2011: Day 6 -- Getting Organized

It's not too late! Link up with Kit and MJ for the 11 in 2011 blog Challenge!

Day 6: Getting Organized

Ok so I have a confession.  I feign organization. That's right folks, I look like I have it together, but underneath it all I don't.  Not even a little!  BUT I will provide you with a list of things I TRY to do in the hopes of being organized.

{1} Make a List! Try to make only ONE list a day. I have a bad habit of making multiple lists and having more than one piece of paper and then things are missed/lost/etc! I'm trying to be more organized FOR real this year =)

{2} Use a Notebook! To avoid having 20 pieces of paper, use a small notebook and keep it in your purse (if you're a lady lol) =) I got a cute small one from 'Santa' for Christmas and I have already started using it!

{3} Create a Filing System! We have a filing cabinet at the house. I have to get better about USING it! I have lots of folders in there with labels and everything. I just don't file in a timely manner.  I am getting better about it, as I need to, since J and I are taking over his business book keeping starting the first of this year.

{4} Sort by Style and Color! Yes, I am one of those people who sort all my clothes by style and color in my closet.  It's just SO much easier to see what I haven't worn since doing laundry lol! AND it's makes it easier to get ready in the morning or if I'm looking for something specific.

{5} Get a Calendar! I still haven't bought my calendar to hang in our Kitchen for 2011 and I feel SO lost! I HAVE to buy one like TODAY! haha =)

What do you do to keep you the most organized??