I Have the Best Valentines

17 Feb

This Valentine’s Day was truly the best one I have ever had.

My week started off with a package from my Aunt Lisa and cousin Katelyn Kidd. It was filled with candy, a teddy bear, lotion, and nail polish.

Then I received some cards from my parents, grandparents, and new friend Julia that made me very happy. I added them to the new bookshelf that daddy got me for my apartment.

When actual Valentine’s Day came around, I headed into work with a smile on my face. I had purchased a big bag of M&Ms valentines and I was excited to give them out to my coworkers. Little did I know that these lovelies would be sitting on my desk waiting for me.

That friend I have named Brandon Coble…yeah, he knows how to make my Valentine’s Day :) (Please notice the package of Dove chocolate. Bravo Brandon, Bravo).

I left the flowers on my desk all day and then took them home to my apartment. I can’t get over how pretty they are.

I am going to try my best to keep them alive as long as possible, but I have never been the type of girl that keeps flowers around the house, so we will see how that turns out.

Thinking my Valentine’s Day surprises were over, I headed out to work on Wednesday very content and feeling so loved. Then..I got a package from the wonderful Morgan Wilson.

Just look at that beauty. She ordered it for me from Charming Charlie! I have to say that Morgan has some good taste.

This Valentine’s Day was absolutely the best one I have ever had. I love and appreciate all of my valentines. You guys and gals sure know how to make a girly girl very happy!

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Pretending I’m in College

8 Feb

This past weekend, I headed back to the lovely Catawba College for a much-needed break from reality.

I got to pretend like I was in college again, and see some of my favorite seniors.

I got to take pictures with some of the best ladies around.

And I got to see Amanda’s signature couch dance moves.

But the most important part of the whole weekend was helping Garret McAuliffe celebrate his 21st birthday.

You are a big boy now Garrett.

I hope you had a wonderful birthday weekend Garrett. I also want to thank you for giving me an excuse to dress up, go out, and act like a college student again.

We know how to dress for the occasion.

I am also happy that I got a chance to see this wonderful man. Bags, you light up my life.

I hope I can come back and visit again soon!

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What I Found on Pinterest Thursdays: Motivation

27 Jan

I have been working on getting in shape lately. I have set a goal weight, and I have seven more pounds to lose before I get there.

I have found that Pinterest is a great tool to keep me motivated. I bet all of you that don’t use Pinterest are wondering how sitting in front of my computer can help me meet my goal.

It is because that the site has some great motivational pictures and mottos. I thought that today, I would share some of my favorites with you.

Do you feel motivated yet? I know I sure do.

Good luck with meeting your fitness goals girly girls.

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Television Tuesdays: Dance Moms

25 Jan

I’m sorry that I haven’t posted anything in a long time. I have been really busy and I am kinda lazy. When I get home from work and working out, I just feel like bonding with my couch.

But, I don’t like to let people down, so I decided it was time that I wrote about something. Why not pick television Tuesdays to start?

I am actually watching one of my favorite shows as I am typing this: Dance Moms.

If you have never seen it, think of Toddlers & Tiaras, but with dancers.

The Lifetime show is hilarious because the moms are nuts. When they should be paying attention to their daughters dancing, they are arguing among themselves about which little girl is the best.

The person that makes the show is Abby, the director of the Abby Lee Dance Company and the girl’s dance teacher. She is loud, aggressive, strict, and believes that every rule she gives should be followed no matter what. It makes for some great television when one of the mother’s disagrees with something that Abby says or does.

I personally enjoy watching the girls dance. They are so beautiful and graceful. If I could go back in time, I would so be a dancer.

If you have never had the Dance Moms experience, I will leave you with this small taste of what happens during the show. However, this is a very tame example, there is usually a lot more yelling.

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Beyonce Has a Baby!

8 Jan

Congratulations Beyonce and Jay-Z!

Their new baby girl, Blue Ivy Carter, graced the world with her presence Saturday night.

Beyonce gave birth in a hospital in New York City. According to Fox News, the couple rented out the entire fourth floor of Lenox Hill Hospital for the birth.

I think we should also take a moment to congratulate Blue, and welcome her into the Beyonce and Jay-Z powerhouse. This little girl will have it all.

I kinda wish I was Blue.

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What I Found on Pinterest Thursdays: Just Desserts

6 Jan

Since I have a craving for food that is terrible for me, and I don’t have any available in my apartment, I thought this was the perfect post.

Maybe looking at these desserts will satisfy my craving enough that I don’t actually have to eat any. I seriously doubt this will work, but I am giving it a shot.

First of all, I just think this is awesome.

Next, we have two of my favorite things put together: Red Velvet and Cheesecake.

Chocolate Chip Cookie Pie….I need this…NOW

I am honestly torturing myself  with these pictures. This bad boy is a Reese’s Brownie Cake.

I would destroy this masterpiece: Chocolate Cheesecake Cake.

I am only going to put up one more because I literally cannot stand the cravings I am having right now. So, the last one is a really cool cake that I would love to learn how to make.

I hope you enjoyed this post. Now I am going to continue drinking my diet V8 juice and pretending it is cake.

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A Very Successful New Year’s Eve

5 Jan

New Year’s Eve in a new town can be very scary. Back at home, I always knew what to expect, which was sitting around with my parents and trying to make them watch the ball drop with me.

This New Year’s Eve was very different. I am in a new town with new people, which made thinking about spending the holiday here pretty scary. I had already started planning another night of bonding with my couch. But then, my good friend Zandi Watts decided she would come visit.

She helped make this New Year’s Eve the best one I have ever had!

In usual Zandi fashion, she dressed me up (in a shirt that she picked out for me two hours before arriving), did my makeup, broke out the big camera, and took some amazing pictures.

After our successful Zandi and Erin photo shoot, we headed out into the night to see what this part of North Carolina had to offer.

We were a bit skeptical about what we mind find at first, but the town did not disappoint.

Once we found where everyone was celebrating, and found some pretty sweet New Year’s hats, the fun began.

The band was bluegrass/rock and was actually very good. Plus, we made a couple of new friends.

She let me trade hats with her.

Poor guy, just couldn't keep his eyes open

The night ended with a cash balloon drop (no I did not win anything) and a toast to the new year at midnight.

I want to thank the lovely Zandi Watts for making this the most successful New Year’s Eve celebration I have ever had. I hope next year will be even better!

As for my resolutions, I have decided that in 2012 I am going to be healthier, work harder, love myself even more than I already do, be nicer, and post more on Becoming a Girly Girl.

Yes. This picture was taken before I swapped hats to get that pretty white one.

Happy New Year girly girls! What are your resolutions?

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Television Tuesdays: We Got Ourselves a Situation

4 Jan

I mean really, you probably should have guessed what I was going to blog about tonight.

Jersey Shore season 5 starts Thursday!

I will finally have a show to watch on Thursday nights.

I have missed all the drama, the drunken fights, and the smushing. Who will get arrested? Who will get into a fight? Who will hook up? I guess you have to tune in to MTV on Thursday to find out. I know I will be watching.

I really don’t think this post needs many more words. You either hate the show or you love it, and I am one of the people who loves it.

Here is an official preview for the upcoming season. Enjoy and next time you are out on the town, watch out for grenades.

Are you a hater or a lover of Jersey Shore?

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Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Cinna-snap

31 Dec

I painted ny nails again girlies. I thought that I needed a color that was classy yet sexy for the New Year. That’s where Cinna-snap came in.

My Aunt Lisa and cousin Katelyn gave me some Sally Hansen Insta-Dri nail polish for Christmas. I was very excited to try it out today.

The polish did not disappoint. It went on smoothly, and the color is perfect for a New Year’s night out on the town. Not to mention, it dried very quickly. The fast drying action is great for a girl like me. I almost always mess up my painting job by hitting my nails on something before they are completely dry.

The polish was a success and I give it a big thumbs up. Thanks for the present Lisa and Katelyn!

PS- Zandi Watts is coming to celebrate New Year’s Eve with me this weekend!

You girly girls better be ready, because whenever Zandi is around, pictures will be taken. You WILL see some of this:

Maybe some of this:

And possibly some of this:

You really just never know what to expect when friends like us get together. But you can expect that we will look fabulous in the process.

 

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Things I Found On Pinterest Thursdays: Cute Pet Edition

30 Dec

I went into a pet store today for work, and I was inspired.

Prepare to be immersed in cuteness. It might be too cute for you to handle.

Who wants to run out and get a pet right now? I know I do.

Alright, I think you have had enough cuteness for one day. Make sure you come back next Thursday to see what else I can find on Pinterest!

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