Goodbye 2013...Hello 2014

I have been so horrible about blogging this year, but I thought that it would only be right for me to end the year here as I did last year.  Overall 2013 has been good, bad, challenging and everything in between. I discovered things about myself that I like and also things that I don't like that much.  I learned that I'm more caring than I give myself credit for, no matter how much of a hard tough exterior I pretend I have...I really do care about people in general.  I also learned that there are some friends that you just need to let go, and it's okay to be sad about it, but never regret the decision you've made. Some people are only put into your life for a reason or a season. They are there to teach you the lesson you need to be taught and then move on, and hopefully be replaced by the people that are going to stay in your life for a lifetime.  I noticed that I don't hang out with my friends a lot anymore and I don't know if that has something to do with a change in our relationships or the fact that we're all adults with working lives and some of us have children.  The true meaning of friendship for me is not having to talk to the person every day, but when you do talk you pick up where you left off as if nothing ever changed.

It wouldn't be right for me not to include my online life in this post. I have met some of the best people online. The little brother's and sister's that I wish I had.  It's funny how a common interest can cultivate bonds so strong and opens the door to discovering more about another person. These relationships are just as important to me as the relationships that I care for in my day to day life. They take effort and require the same care as any other relationship.  You know who you are and I don't think I need to mention any names, I just want you all to know that I truly value all of you being a part of my life and I know that whenever I need to vent, bitch or cry you are all willing to lend a ear.  I hope that you all know that I would do the same for you. If ever you're in need of advice or just need someone to listen, I'll always be here for you all. Here's to hoping that we learn more about each other and grow closer in 2014.  I wish you all a very happy and blessed New Year.

It's been a long time.....

Wow, it's been 6 months since i've blogged anything. There are many reasons for this, but the main reason would have to be that my laptop was broken. I have also been super busy with work and dealing with some emotional crap. The good news is that there are more good days than bad days.  My anxiety has hit an all time high and it's to the point where I have to take medication just to fall asleep. Life is just tough sometimes, but it'll all be worth it in the end. I don't really know what inspired me to write this blog post, I guess there is just a bunch of stuff on my mind that I wanted to let out, but couldn't think of the proper channel to do so.

I used to be such a twitter addict, but I neglected twitter almost all summer it was a difficult decision, but I think that I needed a break. The thing that made it difficult was the fact that there are a few people on Twitter that I have connected with within the last 3-4 years. I consider them the little sister's I always wanted and never had, and I also gained some little brother's as well.  I missed them during the time I was away from the internet trying to balance life and work.  If you would have asked me 5 years ago if I thought it was possible to cultivate true and real friendships online with people who were thousands of miles away, I would have laughed, but I now know that it can happen and I want to take a moment to let those people know that I value and appreciate their friendship, and a lot of times they helped me get through some tough times in my life....even when I don't always show that things are difficult, they are always there with kind words or virtual hugs. I don't know if any of you are reading this, but if you are...you know who you are and I thank you and I look forward to meeting you all someday..... :)

I'll end this here for now, because I don't want to go into some of the deeper issues going on right now....

Until next time~

Let's Get Personal...

Hello again! Finally, I think I'm ready to explain what has been keeping me from blogging regularly. Let's start with the boring stuff. Work. Work has been incredibly busy for the last couple of months. I received a promotion that requires me to organize and do presentations for a large number of corporate people.  The pay increase was amazing and one of the main reasons that I decided to take the promotion. There were times during the last couple of months where I doubted that I made the right decision.   I had to deal with a jealous co-worker who also applied for the promotion and I also was assigned a team of employee's that I had to lead through the whole process of putting together a major presentation.  My job was riding on how well I did, and I was so nervous that I would fail.  Normally, I'm a very confident person, but I noticed lately that I've seemed to have lost some of my confidence, but I'm happy to report that the presentation went almost flawlessly and I was praised for what an amazing job I did.  I did well enough that my boss promised that I wouldn't have to organize another one until after my Vegas trip in August. That is such a relief for me, because I literally had no life while I was doing all the research and putting it together, so finally I get to focus on the more simple things and no more 7 day work weeks! YES!

Okay, on to the most interesting topic of this blog post.  I've been experiencing some relationship drama.  After consulting with the boy, he agreed to let me vent here (it's not like he really had a choice). To say that things had been rocky for us would be an understatement. We were arguing all day, everyday and it was about stupid stuff.  We were frustrated with each other, angry at each other and we both said some things that we wish we could take back.  Late last month it got so bad that he stormed out of my house, refused to be in the same room with me, and it had us questioning if we made the right decision to move from friendship to relationship.  At this point, our parents got involved.  His parents pulled me into my bedroom and his mom asked me "Do you love him? Is that love strong enough to get past anything? Do the pro's outweigh the con's?"  and my parents asked him the same questions and then they organized a boy's weekend for him and a girl's weekend for me.  They said that they expected the answers to their questions by the end of Sunday.  I'm not going to lie, it was hard to think about and it weighed heavily on my mind throughout the weekend, even through all the fun I was having.  It was the most mentally exhausting weekend ever.

Fast forward to Sunday, we met back up with our parents and we gave them the answers that they were looking for and we discovered that we both had been foolish and immature and that we needed to work things out like the adults that we are.  Things have been better since.  Of course we both have our moments where I'm a raging bitch and he's a stubborn, rude asshole...but we're working through our issues and communicating better.

That brings me to the end of this extremely long and personal blog post.  That's a summary of what's been going on with me...without too many horrible details.  My next personal blog post will be about ex-girlfriends/boyfriends and the jealousy factor.  Until then, stay tuned for some more online shopping posts.

Until next time~

Planning A Weekend Getaway- Las Vegas Update!

Well, the title of this post should actually be: Planning a Monday-Tuesday-Wednesday Getaway, because those are the day's that we have decided to go. We'll be leaving on my birthday (Aug 12th) and returning on Aug 15th. I feel like I can really get excited now that everything is booked and paid for, but my only concern is...what the hell do I pack? I'm probably not going to be able to fit any of my last year summer clothes, because I lost a lot of weight since last summer (YAY ME!).  I'm currently still losing weight so that presents me with another issue....I can't shop for clothes and swimsuits until August, otherwise I could end up with clothes that are too big. I did make a huge order yesterday, but I ordered everything a size smaller than I wear now (let's hope that I stay on track and lose this weight!).

Anyway, on to the trip details. We booked our trip through Travelocity and we were able to get a pretty good deal on round trip airfare and our hotel stay. I think it came up to less than $500 which is great!  If you missed my blog post about travel sites you can click -here-. We're flying Spirit Airlines and I absolutely hate hate hate hate that airline, because they charge you for everything...EVEN YOUR ACTUAL SEAT!  The tickets are cheaper, and that's the only reason we chose Spirit...we didn't want to spend $200 more to fly American Airlines(I LOVE THEM!). We originally thought that we were going to be staying at the Aria hotel in Vegas, but at the last minute we switched it to the Vdara. We are staying in the Vdara Deluxe Suite. Check these pictures out!

Bedroom w/sofa bed

Kitchen with all appliances

Bathroom Option #1

Spa

Relaxation Room

Pools

The most exciting thing about our room is that there is a washer and dryer. I don't think we'll have to use it, but we might just because it's there! All images were found via Google, but I'll be back in August with all the pictures I take during the 3 days that I'm there. This trip is the only thing keeping me positive and I wake up every day and ask myself...."Is it August yet?" ha ha

Until next time~

Nasty Gal: Rompers+Jumpsuits Edition

It's been a few days since I've posted anything, and it's mostly because I was brainstorming ideas on how I could clean up this blog a little bit. I mostly want to make some cosmetic changes to it, and I've started by adding some icons in the sidebar. I want a new layout entirely, but I still need to do some research on that. I've also been super busy with work and trying to be an actual adult (it's not fun, so never grow up!). I received my heels from Just Fab today and I'm completely in love with them, but that's for another blog post! This post is another edition of Nasty Gal and it's the Romper and Jumpsuit post. Do you love rompers and jumpsuits? I think they are so versatile in switching between day and night looks. If you wear the right one you can pair it with a blazer and some mid heels for a day at the office and if you have a date or an evening engagement to go to you can remove the blazer, put on some make up, accessories and break out the stiletto's or wedges and you're ready to hit the town! Check out some of what Nasty Gal(www.NastyGal.com) has to offer in this area and tell me what you think. Click on the links under each picture to be taken to the product page!

Dangerous Games Jumpsuit

Brighter Days Romper

Eye Candy Jumpsuit

Air Wave Romper

I decided that I would only list two options for jumper's and two options for romper's.  I can't show you everything...right? I hope that I'm giving people ideas on how to step into Spring/Summer 2013 feeling and looking your very best.!
Well, I guess that's the end of this post. I hope you liked it and remember..... Nasty Gals Do It Better. ;)

Until next time~

2013...The Beginning

Happy New Year! I have to say that I am so excited about the changes that my life is going to make this year. This is the year of fully growing up (without losing my fun side of course). It's time for me to start thinking about the future and taking strong, firm and purposeful steps towards securing my future for me and my future family. I'm getting my health back on track and preparing myself to surprise you all in the near future. I'm super super super excited. I know that 2013 is going to be full of love, happiness and promise. 

I hope that anyone reading this has much love, success and fortune in 2013. Let's all strive to be better and do better. Let's not just SAY it...let's DO it! :) I'm happy where I am right now career wise, health wise and romantic wise. It's time to expand on these key points and take life by the horns and give it all I have. I'm looking forward to more laughter, more dance and more love. I'll keep everyone posted on my progress.

I'll end this here, because I can feel myself becoming slightly tipsy. It was probably a bad idea to write this right now! LOL...Happy New Year! 

-Sierra