After a Relaxing Weekend, Let the Stress Begin

Good Monday to y'all! 

I spent Saturday on the lake. It was amazing! The Husband and one of his friends fished the entire time while I lounged around, catchin' some sun and reading Catching Fire. I LOVED it! I was so excited to start Mockingjay that as soon as we got home, I downloaded it to my Nook and started reading! 

I watched the sunrise - and believe it or not, I was in jeans and a sweatshirt.  It was CHILLY out there that morning and a bit breezy. AND I had gotten soaked from the ride out there.  The Husband thought it would be fun to race/outrun the bass boats. yeah - that's how he flexes his muscle sometimes lol. Nevertheless - it was still beautiful

During one of our stops, we saw two very small gators swimming together. Apparently, when they are young, they are insanely curious. Drew kept flipping his plastic bait towards them and they would swim to it. He got one of them to bite down on the bait and he lifted the gator out of the water. The Husband grabbed a hold and let me touch him!!!

I was a bit intimidated but it was SO cool to touch it!! We saw some other much larger gators but we didn't mess with them....one was REALLY big - so I tucked my toes into the boat, instead of hanging over the edge like I started lol! 

Yesterday we went to a Mexican restaurant and it was delicious!! So so good =) The people working there weren't great =/ We went to check out and they kept telling me my card wasn't going through because their system wasn't working...apparently they ran my card FOUR. TIMES. I paid cash and we left...yeah ALL. FOUR. CHARGES. showed up on our bank account by the time I got home. I called and spoke with a manager and today I am going to the bank to talk with them about canceling the charges. Ugh! So frustrating! 

We had a REALLY busy weekend - I was able to watch the Final Four games on Saturday night! So so fun! I found a beautiful Royal Blue nail polish on pinterest by Revlon so guess what THIS girl did after work on Friday - yep, I found the nail polish! I didn't take a picture of what I was wearing on Saturday but it was white and royal blue! I was cheering for KY and KS! 

I had so much fun watching the final four this weekend and tonight it will be a battle of the blues! can't wait to watch!! .... that is if I can stay awake haha! 

My week is already off to a rough start. We are supposed to be kicking off this new program that I have been up to my eyes in since the beginning of December. Today is Day 1 of implementing. At 7:30 when I got in this morning, it was already NOT working. Something about the update they ran this weekend...ugh! I don't know. I just know that I am stressed ALREADY and I can't do anything to help with the problem, I have to wait for SOMEONE ELSE to get up and fix it because I am not the I.T. specialist. 

I was also supposed to be sending out invitations to my birthday party BUT on Saturday I realized that I had my AGE wrong - yeah, that was awkward ESPECIALLY because I didn't notice, my sister did. Ugh so I have to remake them which is whatever but it is just one. more. thing. and they'll get out and most people know by word of mouth anyway but what GIRL doesn't LOVE getting happies in the mail?! I know I LOVE LOVE LOVE getting mail...well HAPPY mail - bills are lame =)

Needless to say I will be getting in a couple miles after work.

How was your weekend??

Miscellany Monday

I'm linking up with lowercase letters for another edition of:

{one.}

I can't believe the weekend is already over.  I had a wonderful weekend, I did, but it flew by in a flash. It is shocking to think that Monday is already here. I'm not ready to be out of bed; furthermore, I am not ready to be working.  oh well; I'll get over it! =)

{two.}

Thank you for all the crossed fingers/toes, positive vibes and prayers regarding our offer on the home. The seller went with a lower, cash offer.  J made a good point that perhaps they knew the buyer as they went against their agent's advice.  I was bummed but when we hadn't heard by Friday afternoon, I was fairly certain that we weren't the 'winners' of the contract.

{three.}

We ended up placing an offer on another house last night. The land for this one is much better and we really like the layout. Land is a little important for us as J has a lot of boy toys that we currently keep at our home. We didn't want to have to pay to store any of it but were (shockingly) willing to make that sacrifice if needed for the home we placed an offer on last week.

This home does not require that sacrifice -- it is nice and spacious, and while the master is a little smaller than we hoped, it is still bigger than what we are in. There are several upgrades to the home and it mainly requires painting. This house is definitely better suited for us and our needs so hopefully.....

We should hear back by Wednesday, so if you could spare a moment, we could use the thoughts/vibes/prayers again. Y'all Rock!

{four.}

I was a craft-a-holic this weekend. I am so antsy to share with y'all the projects I have been working on, but, alas, I can not. I must wait until after next weekend. Yes, all the projects are part of my sister's shower. I can't wait to show you some of the fun stuff! J even helped this weekend...he is much craftier than I have ever given him credit for being.

{five.}

I have felt very stressed for the past few months.  It is starting to wear on me. =/ I have been working out more and crafting, because those are the things that usually help with my stress levels. For some reason, this go-round, those things aren't helping. Any tips? I know I (and J) would be very appreciative of any ideas.  I'm willing to try just about anything haha.

{six.}

I'm also annoyed. There is an associate who is supposed to be helping line up all our 'ducks' to sell the current house in which we live, however she SUCKS at response.  She never returns my emails or calls.  Last week she FINALLY called me and since then I haven't heard back from her regarding whether or not she needs additional information or if she acquired any new information from J's lender. This woman is NOT helping with my stress level.  I think I am going to have to get tough and get another person assigned to J's sale...

{seven.}

I am looking forward to picking out paint colors and light fixtures. I may wander into Lowe's at lunch and looko at paint cards. I have an idea of what I want in whatever house we buy, maybe the uncertainty of it all right now is what is weighing me down a little. I'm hoping if I pick out some paint colors, that will help me out and put one of the hundreds of thoughts/ideas out of my mind -- I mean, that WOULD be one less thing to think about! I'll share the colors when I narrow them down =)

{eight.}

My baby sister's bridal shower/bachelorette party weekend is in two weeks! I can't believe she will be getting married in about SEVEN WEEKS! I am so happy for her and love that she has found someone to be her best friend and spend the rest of her life with -- Douggie-Fresh is pretty awesome =)

{nine.}

I got my Summer Blog Swap package on Thursday...I think it was Thursday haha!! I haven't uploaded pictures of it yet but it is SO cute! My partner was Allison over at WWMSD: What Would Martha Stewart Do? It consisted of all the items needed to have a fun summer lemonade mixer: Key lime lemonade mix, summer-y pitcher/glass set and cute pink plastic ice cubes!!  I love it and it is so cute! PLUS She sent me some pink shot glasses...AMAZING. Check her out here.

{ten.}

I just got a call from our realtor, who spoke with the agent regarding the home we placed an offer on and he told her that we are the only contract they have. YAY! He also told her that the reason the home went BACK on the market is because the previous buyer didn't work out. AND all the inspections were good...no structural damage of any kind. So far so good! YAY GOOD NEWS! =)

Alright -- I think that does it for now...I may be posting less this week OR you will get a lot of brain dumps. Hang in there for me -- I could definitely use a little guidance, thoughts, advice, kick in the butt...help a sist-ah out! =) Happy Monday Y'all -- here's to a swift and painless week!