Get That Scuba Gear On

Yeah, we're going deep today..

I'm sorry I've been AWOL guys.  It's been a strange week or two.  Surreal. 

I don't know if I'm the only one -- I can't be -- that can feel when a big life change is in the works behind the scenes.  You know something that feels a bit bigger than you?  Weird coincidences and what not.  I've been making pretty big life changes over the last 6 months or so.  Diet, exercise, self-help type of stuff.  Not to go too far off tangent, but I have a pretty big self-help/metaphysics library.  Love it!  I think self growth is so crucial.  Who wants to be stuck in the same pattern over and over?  Not me, b-o-r-i-n-g!  =)

Anyway, the changes that I'm mostly referring to relate to my romantic/love life.  I'm not one to kiss and tell, so I won't go into too many details...but I've been actively trying to step outside of my comfort zone.  Well, that has led to some interesting and fun places...lol  I've been having the kind of intense experiences that make me fully aware that some parts of the future "me" are a clean slate.  I guess it comes down to openness to new experiences... Heck, is any of this making sense?  I hope I'm not being too evasive because that's just lame for you guys!

Let's cut to the chase, shall we?  There are a couple of guys in my life...very different from one another, and different from who I've had in my life in the past.   It's a challenge to me to be as open as they are...but it's good for me.  Growth and what not, eh? 

It'll be interesting to see how things evolve.  Will let you guys know  =)

Robert

I have a soft, soft spot for The Cure.  Here's my favorite..

Had a great night, and I'm off to bed!  Nighty, night!

In Color

Soo....I like to change things up every so often...something that feels at least a little bit drastic.  I used to be into piercings, but work places usually frown upon that and it's a younger thing to do really anyway.  Sometimes I'll buy going-out clothes that are way out of my comfort zone.  I mean, they'll look nice and cover me up but maybe show a little more leg and boob action than is per the usual for me...

Today I'm feeling like a color change though!  My natural hair color is dark blonde/light brown, and I'm thinking of going a dark cool-toned red/dark brown.  I have an appointment for tomorrow, and I'm excited!  These are the colors I"m thinking about --

ps - Don't tell me these colors all look the same!  There are minute differences -- can't you see them???

Let's Dance!

Love each of these -- and hold onto your seat...they all feature DANCING!  ; )

Hey There!

Sorry I've been away guys!  Things at work and school picked up, and I was swept away with all of that.  Whew!

The weekend's been awesome so far though!  Mostly hanging out with friends..drinking more than I usually do and staying out laaate.  But that's good for the soul every now and then.  =)

Blood Orange French 75.  Awesome drink - click for recipe

Monday's a holiday for work, so I get a long weekend.  I'll probably spend it doing boring (but necessary) stuff like getting ahead on assignments.  lol  We have our first group project coming up, mostly involving marketing.  I'm hoping that I'll like this semester because it's the most creative aspect of the business realm.  I'm working on an MBA if I haven't specifically mentioned that here before.  Never ever would have imagined me in a business program, but it's the only program that is non-traditional-student friendly -- ie all online courses.  It's really quite disappointing that so few universities around here offer online master degree programs.  Come on guys, it's 2013.  Get with the times!  Maybe it's because I live in the South where we seem to be more hesitant to change...

In the past few months I have been moving to eating more healthy foods, but I've amped it up these days.  Mostly protein, lots of veggies, etc.  I went grocery shopping this weekend and felt like a real freakin' adult because I purchased a pork loin.  A pork loin, people!  Now, I love to cook, but hunks of meat intimidate me.  I have a hard time telling when it's done, and it's usually expensive.  ..Not to mention the willies I sometimes feel from meat that actually looks like...well, animal meat.  ..I used to be a vegetarian...but that's a story for another time.  Anyway, I was actually kind of proud of myself for being a purchaser of said product.  Now, what to marinate it in?...hmm..the fun part!

Have a fab rest of your weekend, all!

Brrrr!

Where I live, we are under an ice storm warning today.  It's freaking cold, folks!  I live in the southern US, and we aren't used to this kind of weather.  My work was canceled because of it, so I've been doing a little work from home and just basically piddling around.  I need to start doing some organizing, but I'm having trouble getting motivated.  Blah, blah, blah

I watched a great movie this weekend -- 50/50 with Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Seth Rogen.  The movie is about a guy in his late 20's that finds out he has cancer and how he reacts to it.  It's not quite as depressing as it sounds.  It's definitely a different take on this kind of material than I've seen before.  It's sad, funny, quirky...highly recommend it!
 

Caffeine, please!

I love coffee.  I adore it.  I heart it.

Thought I'd share with you guys my favorite coffee for making at home! Everyone that likes coffee should definitely try it!  Community Coffee is a company out of Louisiana.  They make a bazillion different kinds, but my fav is the dark roast.  Strong and smooth.  Yummo!

They also make chicory coffee if that's your thing.  For you guys that live outside this area, it's the classic New Orleans style coffee.  The chicory gives it a distinctive taste, but I usually only drink it if I'm in NO.

Have a fab weekend all!  I'm going to finish cleaning, and then I'm off to eat some yummy food and play poker.  =P