BTW....

Alabama won the Iron Bowl! It just goes to show how bad ass Crimson Tide really is! It was one of the most stressful games of the season (along with the LSU games). Because we didn't finally scored at the last minute, but Auburn could have come back and won, but they didnt...yay!!! So I love my Roll Tide more than ever and I am rooting for my Tide when they play FL this weekend. We are still at this point undefeated and #2, you couldn't ask for more... Roll Tide Roll!!!!

Happy Holidays!!!!

Hi Loves,
How are you? I hope all is well with everyone and that everyone enjoyed their vacations! It was nice to get out of Huntsville for a few days and spend time with family for Thanksgiving. I did also get to sleep in, watch movies and shop, so there are definently no complaints on this end. And one of the most exciting things about Thanksgiving is that it means Chritsmas is near and I absolutely love Christmas, but this year, I don't want it to pass me by like last year. I know it is going to be hectic at work with tons of deadlines, with school, trying to finish up my last 3 weeks, but I still want to savor the moments.
Some things that I have decided to do this year are:

• Write letters to Santa (just for fun!)
• Drive and look at Christmas lights
• Watch anything Christmas on TV and Christmas movies
• Go to the Living Christmas Tree
• Have a Christmas party with close friends
• Make cookies and treats for family and friends

Thats just some of the plans, so far. As of now, I am still trying to finish putting the last few touches on the decorations around the house. I am very excited and I really want to enjoy this year!!!

"My Delrium" by Ladyhawke

I am always listening to tons of different music and after scoping for this song for at least 2 months, I finally found out who sings it. The group is Ladyhawke and she is amazing!!! I love this song tons and along with an amazing sound, the lyrics to the song are pretty coolio. So I am attaching the lyrics, so you can read them. I can totally relate! You can youtube the video, just search for Ladyhawke.

"My Delirium" by Ladyhawke

Late night, waiting by the phone
Tonight waiting for an answer
Heartbeat drumming double time
I need one more chance to be near you

Still hanging on (for what)
Can’t operate (fired up)
I won’t eat and I won't sleep for you yeah
No rest till I (get through)
Cause I’m holding out (for you)
Am I the only one who’s insane

Hey you’re playing with my delirium
And the longer I wait the harder I’m gonna fall
Stop playing with my delirium
Cause I’m outta my head and outta my self control

Still here in this quiet room
Deep in delusion sending me over
Outside watch the world go by
Inside time stands still as I wonder

Still hanging on (for what)
Can’t operate (fired up)
I won’t eat and I won't sleep for you yeah
No rest till I (get through)
Cause I’m holding out (for you)
Am I the only one who’s insane

Hey you’re playing with my delirium
And the longer I wait the harder I’m gonna fall
Stop playing with my delirium
Cause I’m outta my head and outta my self control

(I won’t eat and I won't sleep for you yeah)

Hey you’re playing with my delirium
And the longer I wait the harder I’m gonna fall
Stop playing with my delirium
Cause I’m outta my head and outta my self control
Hey you’re playing with my delirium
And the longer I wait the harder I’m gonna fall
Stop playing with my delirium
Cause I’m outta my head and outta my self control
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Leah's Community Project

At Leah's school, about 3 weeks ago they gave the students an assignment to create a model of their communities, using a variety of objects and they had to include in their project: a church, gas station, grocery store, fire station, police department and houses of course. So me being the procrastinator, waited till last week to finish it.
She turned it in on Monday and got 100%. I even included real lights throughout the town. It was amazing and I was impressed at how good, it looked. It looked better than everyone elses.

My prayer...

First off, today I want to say that I am truly thankful to be alive. Give God thanks in the midst of everything that may be going on. He is the true friend that will be there, through whatever you are going through. I want to remember daily to ask God to show me the path that he has for me. I want to ask him to help me be disciplined enough to be obedient. I want God to direct my path. I apologize for taking this long to realize how important God is and how I truly want him to be a part of my life.

Sweet Potato Pie

(Photo from coastaliving.com)

Me and Leah are going to Chattanooga for Thanksgiving next week, which I am excited about, because it will be a major vacation for us. Whenever I go to someone's house for Holidays, I never really have to bring anything, because I think my family thinks I cannot cook, which I am actually pretty good at it. But this year, I am going to go above and beyond and bring something and let them see my skills, so I decided to do sweet potato pie. This is probably one of the holiday dishes that I am the best at, so I am going to do a test run over the weekend, one for me and one for my girlfriend who is preggers as a little food gift. Anyways, I got my recipe from allrecipes.com and I am sharing it with you. Enjoy! and I will tell you how it turns out:-)

Ingredients
1 (1 pound) sweet potato
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
1/2 cup milk
2 eggs
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust



Directions
1.Boil sweet potato whole in skin for 40 to 50 minutes, or until done. Run cold water over the sweet potato, and remove the skin.
2.Break apart sweet potato in a bowl. Add butter, and mix well with mixer. Stir in sugar, milk, eggs, nutmeg, cinnamon and vanilla. Beat on medium speed until mixture is smooth. Pour filling into an unbaked pie crust.
3.Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 55 to 60 minutes, or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Pie will puff up like a souffle, and then will sink down as it cools.

Thanksgiving!

It's that time of year...where holidays are beginning to roll around and to me it gets pretty exciting! I love the cooler weather, the leaves changing colors and the time we get to spend with family. This year I am really looking forward to this time of year, because this is when you have the opportunity to build family traditions and now that Leah is a bit older, that is going to be my focus this year. Anyways, I don't want to wait until next week to begin to give thanks for the many things in my life, so here is my list:
(BTW, lets take some time the next week and really say some things that we are grateful for everyday, whether it is little things or big things)

1. My amazing family. I forgot how great they really are and I am grateful for them all.
2. That I only have about 3 weeks until graduation. I can't believe I am finally accomplishing a goal in my life, that looked like I would never get there.
3. For having a job. It may not be my career, but it is a good job and I love it.
4. To have each day to live a little bit longer.
5. To really have the opportunity to build my relationship with God. I am ready to give my self and my life to him. He has been way too good to me, for me not to thank him everyday.
   

My better half...

Me...

Hi loves,
It has been quite a crazy week with so many things going on as far as the cats and I have had midterms and my mind has been going all over the place. On my fashion blog this morning, I posted about how much I miss love. And I really do miss it lots. But at the same time, it got me thinking....about the relationship that was most recent that I was in. In looking back now, I honestly became the worse version of me. It has never been as bad as this time around and tinking about the person I became, really makes me wants to cringe.
I have always been the independent, speak your mind person, with lots to offer and an outgoing personality. And being with that person, I got lost in the mix. I started cussing, which is something that never was this bad. I started yelling at him. My trust dwindled. I started being the needy, crazy, overbearing girlfriend. And the good thing about me is when I notice these things, I make sure to eliminate what gets me that way.
It saddens me to think, that once again, I let a man in and decided I didn't exist. Was I that lonely that accepting my own bad behavior was the way to go? Maybe I was that lonely, but now that it is all coming to me, I will always have to remember that I have to set the example for someone that means the world to me. She looks on at every move and will think that both of our behaviors are acceptable and that is not the message I am trying to send to her. I also have to remember, that having someone in your life doesn't automatically equal happiness. It doesn't. The one thing about being single, is you are free. No hurtful strings, the only person who can hurt you, is you.
I think one thing that I am going to have to do from this point on is pray everyday that God will make me a stronger person and be able to handle this single life. That God will fulfill my life and take the loneliness away, so that I can cope. That I will have the opportunity for myself to build my relationship with him first. I have to accept that when he is ready for someone special to be in my life, he will provide that person, if he feels it necessary, and when he provides it, it will be someone amazing. Someone who knows how to respect me and loves me for me. Someone that will think that I am beautiful. Someone that will want to spend time with me. And do nice things just because. Someone who can respect my child as much as I do. Someone who is attractive and a christian. Someone who will be my friend. That is my prayer and from today on, I am going to strive to be a better person and always remain ME. Because I am wonderful.

Bedroom Wishes

(Photo from etc. blog)

I would love to have these pieces in my bedroom, especially since my bedroom is black, white and red.

How cute?

I love this picture, it reminds me of my babies, Coco and Kiely. They have been detained to the bathroom, because they have fleas. I have been bombing the house to get them out of the house, so I sterilized my bathroom (which needed a good cleaning) and treated the babies with flea collars and spray. I think today I am going to get a treatment for them and try to give them a shampoo bath. We have to get rid of them! I am just hoping that everything starts working, because it is so uncomfortable and I need to get it together before Leah gets here this weekend. Next up, working on Leah's bedroom and that is what I am working on tonight. It needs a good vacuum and her sheets need to be washed and I am going to bomb her room. We will see if all this stuff works.