Downtown Philly!

Today was a very fun day!  On my list of 101 things to do this year I added complete a scavenger hunt.  I was supposed to complete this scavenger hunt last year but things did not pan out and it was cancelled.  I was determined to complete it this summer if it was the last thing I did, lol.  So my siblings and I got together and set out this morning to complete the scavenger hunt.  Now for those of you who have been to Philadelphia, PA you know how many historical landmarks we have here in our city.  The list was long with 42 items but I would say we did pretty good, lol.  We worked in teams and let loose.  My brother and I had the most fun EVER!  We didn't even complete everything on the list but we still had a blast.  I will post pictures tonight because I am exhausted and my feet are killing me, lol.  I felt like a tourist in my own city and I loved it, I really learned a lot about Center City.  In other news, the Olympics are over and I have to say that they did not live up to my expectations.  It was a long two weeks and only a few events interested me, but the musical performances at the closing ceremony did interest me, lol.  One Direction and the Spice Girls were amazing!  Seeing the Spice Girls perform again brought back so many memories for me because I was and still am in love with them.  Happy Monday everyone and I hope your Monday was as fun as mine!

Time Flies When You're Having Fun!

I seriously can not believe that it is already August 1!  This summer has flown by and even with everything that has gone wrong, it has still been a pretty fun summer.  I have learned a lot this summer about myself, about life, and about who I can and can't count on.  I have really grown as a person and I am proud of myself, and I don't say that too often.  Going through this tough time has helped me to see what is really important in life.  So, I wasn't going to say this but I might as well.  I was without electricity for 2 months.  And yes that means no computer, no refrigerator, and most importantly no fans or air conditioning, lol.  It was very hard and there were times when I didn't know if I was going to make it mentally and emotionally.  The stress took a lot out of me and my family.  There were some major arguments, tears, and sweat (literally), but I think it made us stronger as a family.  Even through all of that we still tried to enjoy our summer as much as we could.  We played board games, went out to parks and took a lot of walks, and just tried to stay positive and in my opinion it worked.  We realized that things like t.v. and Internet had taken over our lives, and at first we thought we couldn't live without them.  Well we were wrong, and we really came together as a family during this tough time.  I am so proud of my family and how strong we are.  Now that we have made it through this we are using our electronics much less and its made us so much happier.  Now, on a lighter note today's Photo A Day photo is outside and because it is very gray and gloomy where I am today I have decided to use a photo of a place that I wish I was right now, lol.  For those reading this, please follow me I am trying to build some followers.  Thanks.

Sorry :(

Finally!  I am so happy to be back after some unfortunate personal issues.  I have missed this blog so much and just want to apologize to anyone who reads this and missed my posts (not that there are any out there lol).  I started this blog just to cross something off of a list but it has become so much more to me.  I love being able to express my thoughts and know that if anyone wants to read them they are out there.  I will be posting as much as possible, hopefully everyday!  Thank you to anyone who reads this blog and I hope that this blog is something that people will enjoy reading. :)

My Kryptonite

As most super heroes do, I too have a weakness, or kryptonite if you will.  Sour candy!!!  I have been obsessed with sour candy since I was a kid and it has only gotten worse over the years.  About 5 years ago I watched Lord Of The Rings for the first time, and as anyone who has seen this trilogy knows, it goes on for hours and hours.  So there I was in my room watching Lord Of The Rings from dawn til dusk and during those hours I was eating SweeTarts.  Now knowing that I would be trying to accomplish this marathon known as the trilogy I went to the dollar store to stock up on snacks, more importantly SweeTarts.  Anyway once the trilogy was done I realized that I had eaten 3 movie size boxes of SweeTarts, other than a major sugar rush it should have been no big deal, oh but it was a big deal.  I woke up the next morning and my lips were swollen shut.  I was in so much pain that I went to my doctor, which I rarely do.  After my doc examined me, he told me that I caught a moderate allergic reaction, and that if I would have eaten any more SweeTarts my throat probably would have swelled next.  I was terrified!  I thought to myself I will never touch SweeTarts or any other sour candy ever again.  He prescribed me some strong Benadryl and sent me on my way after a stern talking to.  Well this brings me to today's Photo of the Day, it is snacks.  And the snack that I have been eating would not please my doctor, but it sure pleases me :) 

So to all those sour candy freaks out there just know that you are not alone.  Also know that I would love to get together and have a sour candy swapping party ;)  Have a great day everyone and TGIAF (thank goodness it's almost Friday)!  



Brainiac

The subject of today's Photo of the Day is what are you reading.  Now I read a lot, I love books and I love reading.  So I am embarrassed to say that at the moment I am reading Seventeen magazines May issue.  I'm not embarrassed that I'm reading Seventeen, I just wish that I was reading something a little more intellectually stimulating, lol.  In other news I went to Walmart today and just happened to *wink wink* get on the line of a very cute cashier.  Greetings were exchanged but alas I left without saying much else.  I really hate when I do that, I see a cute guy and don't have the courage to tell him that he is cute.  I am usually very outgoing but just like every other girl out there I do feel insecure sometimes, OK most times :)  Well that's about all my day consisted of today.  Happy Hump Day everyone. 

Please ignore the terrible quality.



Terrible Tuesday

Today's weather is just plain yucky!  It poured this morning and now it is muggy.  Oh well!  I had an interview yesterday and I think it went pretty well, but I am not too thrilled about the center.  However, if I am offered the job I will most likely take it because I don't have any other options right now.  I've been a little down in the dumps lately, personal problems and financial problems, what else is new right?  Yesterday's photo of the day was grass and today's photo is love.  Now I thought that finding a photo that conveyed love would be hard, but I found the perfect quote that really conveys what love is all about. 

Bluegrass!!!

LOVE



To quote one of my favorite songs Endlessly by The Cab: I'm not perfect, but I swear I'm perfect for you.  Love comes in all shapes and sizes and no one is perfect, but we can all strive to be perfect versions of ourselves.  

Happy Monday!

Well the weekend is over and I am now sad, lol.  Mother's Day was great, we grilled up some good food for my mom and put on a really good show for her.  We each performed 3 of her favorite songs and then we tackled Bohemian Rhapsody together, lol.  It was so much fun and it is a tradition that we like to keep going for my mom.  I missed the past two photo's of the day, but do not fret, here they are.  Saturday's Photo of the Day is something that makes you happy and Sunday's Photo of the Day is mum. 

Music!



This is my mom in the 2nd grade



Music can turn my mood around no matter what is going on in my life because music is my life.  I cannot go one day without listening to some sort of music.  My mom began my love of music by playing the classics when I was growing up and I will always be thankful that she did that.  I love music because my mom always played music in our home while she was cooking, cleaning, or just relaxing with us.  Unlike most 90's kids I knew what records were and knew how to work a record player, lol.  Music and family are the two things that make me smile when I think about my childhood.  Happy Monday everyone I have an interview today so wish me luck!