Money Going In & Money Going Out

Well today was the deadline to pay for fall tuition. It's amazing how much it costs now compared to when I graduate only a few short years ago!!

Since I managed to pay off my school loans already I really did not want to take out loans again for school. So this means I am trying to do the responsible grown up thing of saving up money to during one semester to pay for the next. Oh and by the way it's hard!!


So this morning I dropped a couple thousand dollars off at the University of Memphis. But I guess I can't complain too much because I made some money at dinner last night. Yep Bunny, Chris Tonn, Brandon, and myself went out to dinner at Chili's and got $20.




We had just finished our dinner and were waiting for the check when this man comes over and starts talking to Tonn and Brandon. He mentions that it is his son-in-law's birthday and he would like to have two pretty ladies come over and help him sing Happy Birthday. Bunny and I agree, I mean why not, and he gives Tonn $20 as we walk off.

Before we get to the table the man tells us the birthday boy's name is Austin and then runs through the Happy Birthday song (cause we have rarely sang it before right?! haha). So we sing while Austin's wife is looking at us in a not so happy way! But hey we made $20. So I would like to thank that man for his contribution to my higher education this morning! haha!

Happy Weekend!

I Can See Clearly Now . . .

The rain is gone! Well at least it's not as awful!!

Lately at work we have been making changes and more changes, oh yea and more changes. It has made work difficult and pretty much sucked the fun out of it. With everything going on I just have not had any real clarity of what my job is and what that entails. But on Tuesday I got some direction and started making some calls booked presentation for Wednesday and it was a total success. It went very well and has opened up some doors for to advance our program into more areas!! YAY!!I still am not rock solid on everything going on at work but yesterday was probably the most fun I have had at work since probably six months ago.

More happy news is that I get to have dinner tonight with this handsome man!

This is from Halloween at work. I was tickled pink and Tonn was a Dr.

Chris Tonn use to work with me but left back in January to work down in Florida. I don't get to see him very often. But since he is in town right now so we are going to have a little date night!

Best news of all . . . it's almost Friday!!!

Top 2 Tuesday . . . Indulgences

Top 2 Biggest Indulgences!

1. Dooney and Bourke Handbags

I love these bags!! To me everyone has Coach so I like having something different.

2. Cruises

Oh I have to go on a cruise every year!! I have been on four so far. Once Christmas has happened I am already looking up sunny beachy escapes to book!!

What are your indulgences? To play a long on Top 2 Tuesday hop over to Taylor's blog.

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A Weekend Well Spent!!

Happy Monday!! I know it is the least favorite day so lets all just hope that it goes by quickly!!

I hope you all had a wonderful weekend. I spent Saturday being board so I ran my required 2 miles for my training schedule and then was still board so I decided to try out my new video for one of my cross training days. The video is called the Bar Method. It is exercises using a ballet bar. Kelly Ripa is a huge fan of it. I wasn't sure how hard it would be but OH MY GOODNESS I am so sore, and it's Monday! However, I did have motivation for the workout. I watch Michael Phelps swim and he is definitely some motivation!

Sunday I skipped church, which is a huge deal for me. But it was for a good cause. This lady right here.

It was my Sissy's birthday!! We drove to Nashville to eat lunch with them a the Loveless Cafe. If you have not been there you need to go. It is delicious and its on of the 1000 places to go before you die. We had a wonderful time and Sissy enjoyed all her gifts!

Now it's time for the week to start. I will be spending this week and weekend getting everything ready before I start my classes next Tuesday!! WOW!! I can't believe its time already. Let's just hope that I remember how to study.

Easy Friday!!

I am safely back from the library event that I had today! So thank you all for your prayers! haha!

Shelby, a co-worker, and I had such a good time educating people of the benefits they can get from their government assistance. We also talked a lot and just enjoyed spending some time out of the office. It added some much needed fun into my work week.

After we were done at the library we had lunch at this delicious restaurant. I am from the south so I love my sweet ice tea and they have they best!!!

Then we went next door to a place called Shoe Nami. If you are in the Memphis area then you need to stop by! They always have such great deal on really cute shoes!

We also made a pit stop at Target so Shelby could get an outfit for a party she is going to next weekend. The theme is Jersey Shore so she got some really short shorts and a long tank top with a ton of accessories! She is going to look amazing once she finished the outfit off with her make-up.

This was such a relaxing Friday and I am so looking forward to this weekend!!

The Shoppe Around the Corner

I was in Barnes and Nobel yesterday to order one of my Sissy's Birthday gifts. While I was standing in line I got the over whelming need to watch "You've Got Mail". I like this movie a lot but it's not one that I would just go to. However, every time I am in a bookstore I want to go home a watch that movie. Or When I am watching that movie I want to go browse around in a bookstore. Is this just me?


So I did go home a watch "You've Got Mail" and even thought its no "Sleepless in Seattle" it is very cute. I have mentioned that I love back to school shopping and the way that new school supplies smell. As I was watching the movie Tom Hanks says how he would send Meg Ryan a bouquet of freshly sharpen pencils because he loves fall! How great would it be to get a bouquet of sharpen pencils!!


I am starting back to grad school this semester and I am both extremely excited and nervous to see how well I can handle work and school?! But I do love school. If it paid me instead of me having to pay for it I would probably be a professional student! haha!

On a side note yesterday I got called out on facebook about not blogging about certain people. So here is my shout out to them.


Mark Griffin is the gentleman in the mustard yellow jacket. I am sure this picture has an explanation! haha! But this seems right.





Bobby is the one on the left. Again this picture seems to capture the essence of Bobby. Haha!

They are both pretty awesome guys!

It's almost Friday everyone! And I am so excited because I will have a day out of the office to work and event at the Memphis Library! However, the event is one for ex-cons that want a second chances so if anyone would like to say a prayer for my safety tomorrow that would be much appreciated! :)

Top 2 Tuesday . . . Characters

Top 2 Characters You Would Want To Play on a TV Show or Movie

1. Brooke Davis on One Tree Hill

She quickly became my favorite character. She started out as a slutty snobby cheerleader but you grew to love her because she was not that at all. I love how Brooke is very independent and she is such a strong character. Plus she has amazing style!

And it doesn't hurt that she gets to kiss this cutie!

2. Elle Woods from Legally Blonde

Oh she will make you laugh. She has such a positive outlook on life and she is hilarious. And she is someone that you just should never under estimate because she is determined to succeed and prove you wrong!

If you want to play along hop over to Taylor's blog at The Undomestic Momma.