Oh Snow You Didn't!

Happy Monday friends!

I hope y'all are well and enjoyed your weekend.
Mine was wonderful, as usual it seems, and I think I'm ready
to be back at the blogging thing. WOOP!

As y'all may know, Friday was Valentine's day.
YAY DAY OF LOOOOOOVE!

There's no pressure with us for gifts, but this year we each
got each other something small and a card.

Le Husband wins with gifts though.

A WIFE card and a princess pen...so perfect ;)!

See the lifting gloves?!?! Yeah, I hate them.
I'm not a girl that wear gloves in the gym, even though
I don't like callouses I'll never be caught wearing gym gloves.

Only the gym bunnies at my gym do, and I ain't no gym bunny.

I was at a loss when I opened them. I'm always appreciative of gifts,
as most are, but I've been told I'm one of the BEST people
to give gifts to because no matter WHAT it is, I'm super excited.

But, how was I supposed to be thankful for a gift that I've told C
I DIDN'T want. Cue confused face.

Luckily it was JUST a joke! He just wanted to see HOW I would react.
Well played love, well played.

We enjoyed dinner together then a brownie and ice cream sundae.
A wonderful end to a perfect evening.

Deliciouso!

Saturday morning I was up with the hardcore Americans at 7:30am

to watch the USA vs RUSSIA hockey game.

WOOF! That's early for a weekend, but LAWD it was worth it. 

The game was EPIC! Each period was heart pounding and when things went to a shoot out I could barely stay on the couch. The shootout was different than NHL style, but not any less exciting. It went to the 8th round, because neither team could get enough shots in a row. TJ Oshie was responsible for six of the shots and lifted the USA to a win.

And he's just a GOOD GUY!!

We shouted, cheered and joined in the Facebook celebration
with everyone that was awake.
I probably liked a bazillion statuses,
I love when our country comes together.

OLYMPICS YOU ROCK!
Check out this amazing sculpture Babyspice made Saturday.

[courtesy of baby spice]

Since it was an early morning the rest of the morning and early afternoon was spent chilling at the apartment. We prepped things for dinner and I enjoyed a glorious nap. Very much needed after the early morning for sure.

After I woke up, Le Husband and I finally were able to make it to the gym after a week off due to an injury. Last week was a bit rough not working out, I completely felt the weight gain so it was amazing to be back at it. I even think the week of was good for me, I felt stronger than ever. I'm also excited about finally purchasing my BCAA's, can't wait to see even more results.

Saturday evening was spent cooking an amazing dinner and more Olympics!

YUM!

Roasted chicken, potatoes and vegetables.

We closed the evening with more Olympics and then headed to bed.

Sunday morning was the usual early church, grocery store, cleaning and food. We also ran some errands and then hit the gym again. Working out hard again is awesome!

The rest of the day was pretty chill with more Olympics of course.

WOOHOO BODE!!! So happy he got his medal!

I'm excited to 'be back' and looking forward to the week.
Hopefully all the snow will melt quickly.
The piles are making for interesting driving around these parts.

Hope y'all rock Monday like no other!

Tell me about your weekend?!?!

Linking up with these beautiful ladies.

Love to LOVE you baby

That's right, love to love YOU!

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Happy pink&red day my lovely friends.

Today is the day to celebrate LOVE!

Love of your family!

Love of your friends!

Love of your coworkers! [mine are getting cookies today!]

Love of humanity!

Love of YOURSELF!

I haven't always been a Valentinte's day lover.

[shocking right?!!? I did always love the celebration of pink though]

My parents always made the day fun

with flowers, chocolates or some kind of a gift 

when we were growing up. 

I never felt UNLOVED because of St. Valentine,

but being in high school on the 14th wasn't 

always the most fun. 

[Who wouldn't feel a bit jealous of the girls walking

in the hallways with multiple bouquets, balloons and chocolates?!]

Even when I was dating, I was never a big Valentine's day girl.

I would rather have a random flower on a Tuesday in July,

than a gift on the 14th because you felt obligated

to get me something.

[come on ladies, let's give the dudes a break]

However, in the past few years I've become more of an 

enjoyer if you will.

I just LOVE

LOVE!

I firmly believe that love makes the world go round,

so why not celebrate it, if only for a day.

So today, even if you're not a fan, love those around you

no matter your 'romantic status'.

If you are single:
 ...get a pedicure...take a bubble bath...put on a girlie movie...tell your friends and family how much they mean to you...get drinks with your girlfriends...tell bad dating stories...celebrate being able to do WHATEVER YOU WANT TO DO...

If you are attached:
...write a sweet note...don't set expectations to high...tell your friends and family how much they mean to you...take a moment to be thankful for the special S/O in your life...tell them how much you care...enjoy the small and simple things your relationship has to offer...

Today I'll be enjoying a simple meal at home, with Le Husband.

I'm happy I have such an amazing Valentine,

but I'll love him all the same every other day of the year too. 

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Cheers sweet friends! I hope you have a fabulous Friday :)!

Remember, I love you

and there's NOTHING you can do about it < 3


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I may not be linking up for 5 on Friday, but I'm sharing my 
#TEAMTEDDY picture!

I actually got mine to Alex in time to be part of the video and it was an incredible moment watching all the different #TEAMTEDDY pictures!

#FUMENKES!!!!

We love SUPER TEDDY!!!!

SNOWY DAY LOVE

The snow gods gave us an early Valentine's day gift.

For the first time this year [five different snow storms] I've been granted the ability to work from home instead of braving the weather. I, unfortunately, am not lucky like teachers or federal employees as my company never closes. 

But, this time my boss was awesome and didn't make we trudge through the seven+ inches of snow, as I can access everything I need from home today.
Cue happy dance!

So today I'm sitting at home, in sweats with Le Husband and working with the Olympics on in the background. I love snow!

Old And Bummed Out

That was me and Le Husband this weekend.

Saturday was a cacophony of events and it wore me out. 

I had morning yoga, apartment cleaning, bridal shower, more cleaning

bestie time, dinner out, entertaining and then bowling for a birthday. 

So many things with so few hours in the day!

My bffer came into town on Saturday and it was awesome to see her. We had way too much fun being goofy with Le Husband and the sissys. There was name calling, fork stealing, cookie eating and of course picture taking. The pinnacle gaggle of goofballs indeed. 

We stayed out waaaaaay passed bed time bowling and then we were up until 2am chatting back at the house. It was such an enjoyable evening though. Sitting in our guest room, with my best friend and husband chatting about random stuff was such a special moment. A key one for me.

Being at this happy, joyful, content place in life is wonderful. The fact that everyone gets along is so comforting as I know many a person that can't say the same. I'm blessed to have such loving people in my life, that care about me and are good, wonderful people.

Saturday was so wonderful and Sunday was just a complete bum day.

After my bffer left, Le Husband and I walked to get breakfast, ate it while watching the Olympics and didn't move from the couch all day until dinner time.

There was no meal planning, no shopping and no working out.

My body rejoiced!

But I'm still exhausted.
Holy cow am I OLD!!!

However, I'm happy to be an old bum.

Life is good < 3

OLYMPICS OLYMPICS OLYMPICS!

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The 22nd WINTER OLYMPICS are here!

YAY!

I'm so excited!

I love me some Olympics.

Gone are the egos of professional athletes.

It's all about doing your best and representing your country!

USA! USA! USA!

I can't wait for all of the activities, but I do have five favorites!

1] The opening ceremonies

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2] Figure skating competitions

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3] Bobsled

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4] Downhill Skiing

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5] Curling!!!

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What are your favorite events?

*linking up here again!*

What DO you say....

.....when you've got nothing to say?

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 I'm sure you've noticed this week hasn't been the normal five posts. I've missed a day here and there of course, but usually I'm set with a post at least a day or two ahead of schedule. Honestly, the thought of a missed day a few months ago stressed me out.

But, that's not the case right now.

For whatever reason, I'm feeling a lack of blogging mojo.

My inspiration well has dried up. I'm not THINKING like a blogger.

I threw Monday's post together in fifteen minutes, just because I felt I HAD to get something up for the start of the week. Then Monday arrived and I spent about fifteen minuts just staring at my posts section, looking for a post for Tuesday. I literally have about thirty draft posts sitting around, waiting to be finished/started but I'm just not feeling them.

Some of t hem have been in drafts since 2011 and some were created in a whirlwind of inspiration a few weeks ago. But now, they all seem stale, boring and honestly, they seem like WORK!

Yes, work and not fun. And I have enough work in my life.

I was home sick yesterday and normally I'd use the down time to finish up posts for the week and peruse blog land. But, yesterday, I didn't open my computer until after dinner. And that was probably for fifteen minutes at the most.

It's kind of strange how eeeh I've felt about this lil space this week. The feeling has been lingering for awhile, but this week it kind of really reared it's apathetic head. While I can't find a SINGLE reason for the apathy, I do have some ideas about why I'm just not all HERE.

1] Life is good. Truly, wonderfully, happily GREAT. Marriage is the best gift God's ever given me [besides my family] and I'm basking in the newlywed bubble of joy. Nauseating right? I know those who are my friends are happy for me as I experience the wonder of marriage, but I'm sure even they can get tired of reading about how wonderful everything is right now. My life isn't perfect, and we've had our rows and annoyances with each other since the wedding, but they are very few and far between. When everything is "coming up roses" how does one keep from sounding like a broken record?

2] The wedding is over and life is enjoyably simple and easy. There aren't many lists, there aren't many To Do's, and there isn't an exciting deadline on the horizon. After the engagement, I stated that Pinkland wasn't going to become all wedding and then promptly decided to take that back. I know some ladies choose not to blog about all aspects of their wedding and strive to keep their blog  as wedding free as possible. Good for them. But, I realized I REALLY REALLY REALLY wanted to capture everything wedding related I could last year, so I would have a wonderful place to look back on and remember the journey. I'm so glad that I wrote out all my feelings, thoughts, happiness and stress because NOW I can look back fondly on everything. However, now the hullabaloo has died down and there isn't MUCH to report about.

3] Coinciding with #2, I'm not completely sure where this blog is going. It's mostly been an online journal, with some creative posts as well, but there's never really been a niche. I'll dabble in recipes, but they take work. I'm all about fitness, but I'm not a trainer. I enjoy fashion, but am not a fashion blogger in anyway. I'm small enough of a blogger that I don't need a niche, but I am thinking of trying to find more 'structure'.

4] I just want to 'enjoy' life. The first year of marriage is a special one I'm told and so far it's been incredible. Filled with small, special moments that I hold dear in my heart. And I want to keep living in the special moments instead of wondering if I should sneak a picture. Or if I should ask C to take a picture of something 'mundane' to post here just to have something to post. The drive to report on my life has dwindled and I'm not sure if it's going to come back anytime soon.

I'm not planning to completely quit blogging by any means. It's my creative outlet and one I truly do enjoy, even if it's just for me. But, I do think posts will be a bit more scattered around here, at least for the month of February. Some time away might do some good for the creative juices in my brain.

So, yeah, that's it I guess. A heck of a brain dump of a post huh?!!?

Hope your week is going well!! < 3

Blink...Blink...Blink...

BLINK....the weekend's over?!?!

WOW, what a whirl wind. 

Today I'm recaping whirlwind style.

1) Homemade latte! Easy and delicious!

2) Single rose Le Husband surprised me with! Le sigh! 

3) Kickball practice and it felt so good! Excited about the first tournament in three weeks.

4) Sunday morning shopping for the week, post church. Yay meal planning!

5) Callouses from heavy lifting. Le husband calls me a BA, I'm not quite sure how I feel about em now. 

6) Mega delicious Superbowl Sunday spread. I ate all the fooood!

Saturday was my amazing daddy's birthday so we went out to dinner to celebrate. It was super decilous food and a great time with the family. 

Happy Happy BIRTHDAY DADDY

Hope you had a fabulous weekend y'all! ROCK MONDAY OUT!
 
Linking up with these beautiful ladies.