So today is my birthday. A lot has changed over the past few months. I broke up with my guy and also moved to a new place. Moving has allowed me to have a fresh start. I'm single now and around brand new surroundings, and although the break up was really crappy, I've come to terms with it and am moving on. Since it's my birthday, I really want this new year to be great.

I celebrated my birthday this past weekend with my fab friends and had a blast! Good food and good company make me happy =) I'm lucky to have such supportive and caring friends. Also, thank you to all you bloggers for your unconditional support. You have made the past few months a lot more bearable and easier for me.

I hope turning a year older will make me wiser. Here's to an amazing, life changing year! I'm only looking ahead, there's no more turning back...

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Wouldn't it be nice if we didn't have to sleep? Then we would really have 24 hours a day to do what we needed to do. Having that much time would be amazing!! But if you generally sleep 8 hours a night, that cuts down your day to 16 hours.

Sleep seems like such a waste a time, but too bad it's needed to function. I personally need at least 6-7 hours a night to function properly or else I'm like a walking zombie, and it's not a pretty sight!
I also can't bring myself to take naps regularly. I rarely take naps because I feel like I'm wasting time and my day.

Some of you may have read something like this, but here is what your sleeping position says about you (taken from flatseats):

Foetus

Those who curl up in the foetus position are described as tough on the outside but sensitive at heart. They may be shy when they first meet somebody, but soon relax. This is the most common sleeping position, adopted by 41% of the 1,000 people who took part in the survey. More than twice as many women as men tend to adopt this position.

Log

Lying on your side with both arms down by your side. These sleepers are easy going, social people who like being part of the in-crowd, and who are trusting of strangers. However, they may be gullible.

Yearner

People who sleep on their side with both arms out in front are said to have an open nature, but can be suspicious, cynical. They are slow to make up their minds, but once they have taken a decision, they are unlikely ever to change it.

Soldier

Lying on your back with both arms pinned to your sides. People who sleep in this position are generally quiet and reserved. They don't like a fuss, but set themselves and others high standards.

Freefall

Lying on your front with your hands around the pillow, and your head turned to one side. Often gregarious and brash people, but can be nervy and thin-skinned underneath, and don't like criticism, or extreme situations.

Starfish

Lying on your back with both arms up around the pillow. These sleepers make good friends because they are always ready to listen to others, and offer help when needed. They generally don't like to be the centre of attention.

Ok, enough of my ranting. Time to get ready to sleep...HAHA.

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Hello blogger world!! I just wanted to let everyone know that I'm still alive, don't worry ;) .....

I've just been super busy the last few weeks with work starting up again. It's been a crazy and tiring last few weeks, but I hope to put up a new post this weekend. Sorry I've been so MIA lately. Forgive me!! I've missed all of you terribly and can't wait to catch up on all of your blogs soon!!

Until then, XOXO!! =)

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So it's official. I went in for a consultation a couple weeks ago and was found to be a good candidate for Lasik. I was stuck wearing glasses for the past 2 weeks (oh so annoying!) to prepare for Lasik. This was a huge struggle for me because I practically live in my contacts. But I will be finally getting Lasik tomorrow!!!

I might not be able to blog for a few days after I get the Lasik done because my eyes may be super sensitive, so sorry in advance if I'm MIA with blogging!

Wish me luck guys, and I hope to catch up on all your blogs soon!! xoxo

FYI, this is going to be more of a serious post...

The boy and I went to church today for the first time in a long time (we're talking years). We kept saying we would go to church, but we kept talking about it instead of actually doing it. Well, today was finally the day that we actually went, and it was amazing.
Let me first start by explaining my religious experiences growing up. As a girl, my parents would "force" me to go to church every Sunday against my will, and I hated going. I felt like it was a chore and not what I wanted to do. I didn't really take going to church seriously and just saw it as a place to hang out with friends.

But just recently, I realized I was missing something in my life. It didn't feel complete and like something was missing. I didn't feel completely fulfilled, and I realized that it was because I did not have a relationship with God, and I really needed to have one. The boy has a closer relationship to God than I do, but neither of us are anywhere near where we want to be. And we feel like if we have that spiritual connection it will bring us even closer to each other too.

Even after going to church just one time already made me feel more fulfilled, and as crazy as it may seem, I could really feel God's love and could feel his presence while I was there. It felt so REAL! The sermon was inspiring, and I was just touched by everything. I think it was different this time because I wanted to go to church on my own terms and really seek God and start a relationship with him.

The boy and I agreed that we would continue to go to church every Sunday and maintain a relationship with God together. I'm excited for this journey ahead, and I can't wait to grow closer to him...


Thanks for reading my rambling ;)

So I was tagged by Under Lock and Key, Everyday Delights, and Late Afternoon to do this, but I haven't gotten around to it until now. Sorry this is so late ladies, but better late than never right? ;)

So here are 10 things about me. Enjoy reading! Maybe we have some things in common ;)

1) I've traveled to all 50 states in the U.S. except for Hawaii and Alaska.
While I was growing up, my parents and I would travel to different places during my winter and summer vacations. I've been north, south, east, west, all over. I've roughed it up camping as well as stayed in nice hotels. Maybe that's why I still love traveling to this day. I would love to go to Hawaii and Alaska sometime soon.

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2) I can justify spending a lot of money on handbags, but when it comes to spending money on shoes, I can't bear to spend more than like $200.
I don't know what it is. Maybe it's because handbags seem more useful to me and more versatile but shoes aren't as much. The most expensive handbag I have is close to $1000, but with shoes, the most expensive I have aren't even $200. Funny, huh?

{image via Sparkle N Dazzle Co.}


3) I'm kind of anal when it comes to certain things, and I cannot procrastinate for the life of me...even when I try to!
If there is something that I need to do, I won't put it off until the last minute. Even when I try to, I keep thinking about it and obsessing over it until I finish it. Even during school, there was no such thing as pulling all nighters for me because I got things done in advance. Hmm....I guess that makes me a bit of a loser and maybe kind of OCD? =P

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4) I love anything pink.
When I was little, I was a tomboy and hated the color pink. Blue was my favorite color back then, but as I got older and I guess "girlier", I was drawn more to the color pink. Now it's my favorite color. I'm not really into hot pink, but more of the pastel pink. Funny how getting older changes your perspective on things.

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5) I can eat like a champ.
Even though I'm only 110 pounds, I eat like I'm 300 pounds. Sometimes I even outeat my fiance! I guess I've been blessed with a high metabolism (insert hateful comments here)

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6) When I'm stressed out or upset about something, I don't overeat, I SHOP!!!
Shopping is so therapeutic for me. It helps me feel better and relieves stress. This is not a good habit though because I tend to overspend, esp. online when I should be saving money! Oh, and not to mention I'm a total sucker for sales.

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7) Reality shows and magazines are my guilty pleasure.
I just love reality shows. I think it's because my life feels dull sometimes so I love to live vicariously through other people. I also subscribe to People magazine and used to subscribe to US Weekly. Yes, I'm guilty.

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8) I love trying out new restaurants.
Some people I know love to stick to the same old routine and get the same thing on the menu every time, but I like to mix it up a little and entertain my palette. Yes, sometimes it's a miss, but sometimes it's a hit and I love that I took that risk to try something new. I guess you can say that I'm somewhat of a foodie.

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9) I'm a sucker for chick flicks.
I don't discriminate other movie genres, but when it comes to chick flicks, I have to watch them whether in the theater, on TV, or through Netflix. I just love romance and those grand gestures boys do for girls. Yes, I'm a hopeless romantic. My all-time favorite:

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10) Even though I'm a girly girl, I love watching sports!!!
I esp. love watching basketball and football. They are so fun and exciting. My fiance appreciates this so much because he loves watching sports as well, so when he wants to watch, we don't have to fight over the remote because I will gladly watch with him. A lot of guys are impressed when they find this out about me because I look like a typical girly girl who wouldn't watch sports. I even do fantasy football and basketball. Surprising, I know.


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Ok, phew, there's my list. Thanks for reading! I tag anyone who wants to do this too.

Fellow bloggeristas (sorry, I couldn't come up with a better name, haha),

I added a text box on the left side of my blog called "Tickling My Senses". I'll periodically update you on what I'm up to so all of you can be in the know. Maybe some of you will be "tickling your senses" in the same way I am! Love you all xoxo



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• Lazy weekends
• Anything pink
• Great fitting jeans
  
• Bright colored nail polish
  
• Bright colored scarves
  
• Chunky, long necklaces
  
• Watching snow fall
  
• Curling up in bed with a good book
  
• Wine and sushi
  
• Warm summer nights
  
• The smell of freshly washed laundry
  
• Looking at an empty hamper after just doing laundry
  
• Witty and selfless people
  
• Listening to the sound of waves
  
• Snuggling up by the fireplace
  
• The feeling of satisfaction after accomplishing something difficult
  
• Walk-in closets
  
• Cupcakes
• Chocolate covered strawberries
  
• Brunch
  
• Pastel colors
  
• Cosmos
  
• Bubble baths with candles
  
• Lilies, orchids, and daisies
  
• Sunsets
  
• Driving with no destination in mind
  
• France and Italy
  
• Traveling
  
• The feeling of sand in between my toes
  
• Walks on the beach
  
• Buying something on sale
  
• Wearing something for the first time after I get it
  
• Date nights
  
• GNOs
  
• Eating outside on a patio
  
• Kisses on the forehead
  
• Burt's Bees chapstick
  
• My guilty pleasures: gossip mags and reality TV