Day 1

SOooo i started my cleanse/diet this morning. So day 1 is almost over and it hasn't been too bad. I havent been terribly hungry. They only thing is im not use to having caffeine so 3 glasses of green tea has me a little jittery. I think im going to cut back to 2 glasses a day. i Weighed in this morning and i will be weighing in again next monday.
So far so good!
I hope i really can do these 17 days if anything to prove something to Bostes (what i dont know) jajaja!
LOVE yall!
P
p.s the book says excercise for 17 min everyday and you know damn well my ass was at the gym for 17 min jajaaja!!

I Found the one

So...after looking online for some diets/detox i realized i should probably go to Barnes and Noble and look at my options. (i love this place)
Let the search begin....

LOTS of books!!! so after about a couple hours....of reading what i might like...

and me being annoyed..bc damn...i thought the hard part was being on the diet! not choosing it...i decide to take a break and treat myself to 

Pumpkin cheescake! DELISH!!!

This gave me the push and i decided on what diet i will be starting soon!

It seems pretty simple....i dont like anything crazy but i also need structure! So lean meats, vegetables, small portions it is!

So happy i decided on one!

Love yall P

i feel BLAAAAAAAA

Title says it all! i feel blaaa! nothing really fits, i feel as big as a house, my legs rub, jeans hurt my stomach their so damn tight! you get the point! we all feel like this from time to time..hopefully not all the time! ;)

Dont get me wrong...hunny i know i am cute and sexy but i need to lose some weight!

SO my goal is to lose some before i go visit my bestie in LA

Reasons why i know i will lose weight?!....BC im not allowing myself to buy any more clothes until i do so! and thats hard! bc the weather is changing!

Im allowed to buy accesories, shoes, make up....but no clothes! unless its a sweater jaja!

SO im looking for the perfect detox to help start me off! do yall know of any?

i was looking at a green detox that sounded pretty good (it has vegetables and fruits in smoothie form)

Also i want to try and eat all of these "super foods" daily

I like all of them so im excited to try this!!

well minus the quinoa...wtf is that??

The 10 Best Healthy Foods To Eat

Egg Whites

Egg whites are one of the most concentrated, easily-absorbed forms of lean protein on the planet. 

Low-in-fat, but high in protein, egg whites can be a great addition to a healthy diet. Whip them up into omelets, scrambled eggs or even fold them into your morning oatmeal for a protein booster.

To get some of the health benefits of the egg yolk, without too much additional saturated fat and cholesterol, try using one whole egg with three to four egg whites. Egg whites are not only high in protein, but also riboflavin and micronutrients like selenium which may have anti-cancer properties.

Healthy Recipe Ideas:

• Black Beans and Egg Breakfast Bowl

Oatmeal and Oats

Speaking of breakfast, oatmeal, oats or oat bran are one of the best food choices to start your day off right.

Oatmeal is high in fiber — including the soluble form of fiber than can help sweep cholesterol from the body. It also has plenty of slow-digesting, complex carbohydrates that keep your energy levels up and your blood sugar stable. 

Oatmeal is also one of the four foods included in the Portfolio Diet, an approach to eating that has been shown to reduce blood cholesterol levels as effectively as statin drugs.

Avoid the pre-flavored, pre-packaged instant varieties (although regular instant oatmeal is fine in a pinch) that contain lots of added sugar.

Opt instead for quick oats, old fashioned oats, steel-cut or boxed oat bran. Each of these varieties will have a slightly different texture, so experiment around to see what works for you.

Also, don’t forget that granola is made from oats and makes a great cold breakfast cereal when paired with skim milk.  Again, try to choose low-sugar varieties of packaged granola (like Bear Naked Fit) or make your own low-sugar homemade granola at home.

Healthy Recipe Ideas:

• Homemade Low-Fat Low-Sugar Granola
• Homemade Muesli

Beans

Canned, dried or re-fried, it doesn’t matter, beans are wicked good for you.  

Like oatmeal, beans are extremely high in fiber, which keeps you regular and may also reduce the risk of certain cancers and heart disease.

Beans are also very versatile and come in a wide range of varieties, all with slightly different textures and flavors.

The best approach is to eat a variety of different beans, including black beans, pintos, kidney beans, cannellini beans and Garbanzos (chickpeas).

Why?

Because along with that protein and fiber, beans are also very high in antioxidants, the chemicals which give beans their distinctive color and may help neutralize free radicals that can cause cellular damage in the body. By eating plenty of different colored beans, you are taking advantage of the full spectrum of phytochemicals unique to each variety.

Beans are very versatile and can be added into all kinds of recipes. Including them alongside grain-based foods (like pasta) or rice results in a complete protein. Beans can be added to pasta dishes, rices, soups and even made into salads.

Healthy Recipe Ideas:

• Three Bean Salad
• Egg and Black Bean Breakfast Bowl

Quinoa

This ancient  staple of the Inca Civilization is one of the healthiest grains you can eat.

Not technically a grain, but rather a seed, Quinoa (pronounced keen-wah) has started to pop up in cookbooks and on restaurant menus, thanks to it’s broader availability in grocery stores. Look for it in the rice or organic/natural food isle at the grocery store or health food store.

An excellent substitute for brown rice, quinoa has a light, fluffy texture that makes it a great base for cold salads and tabbouleh, or as a warm breakfast cereal or a side pilaf. 

It’s relatively high in fiber and complex carbohydrates, and is one of the only plant-based foods to have all nine essential amino acids, making it a complete protein. It’s available in red, black, white and yellow varieties and there are even quinoa flakes available that make a tasty and creamy breakfast cereal.

Healthy Recipe Ideas:

• Quinoa Couscous Salad
• Quinoa Salad with Corn and Black Beans

Fish

Fish has always been a great source of lean protein for people who are fortunate enough to live near water. 

However, aside from canned and frozen fish,  fresh fish wasn’t widely available to landlubbers until a few decades ago, when improvements in shipping made it possible for even people in Kansas to get fresh fish at the grocer.

What’s so great about fish?

Fish is high in polyunsaturated Omega-3 fatty acids — specifically eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)– a class of healthy fats that research has shown may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease.  These healthy oils in fish can also improve circulation, discourage blood clots,  reduce blood pressure, alleviate some symptoms of acute and chronic inflammatory disease, as well as possibly improve mood.

While fresh fish is preferable, don’t forget about frozen fish as well as canned varieties like salmon, tuna and mackerel which can make it easier and more convenient to include more fish in your diet.  Canned fish is higher in sodium, so if that’s a concern go easy on the canned, and opt instead for frozen or fresh. 

Healthy Recipe Ideas: 

• Salmon Patties

Almonds (and other Nuts)

Almonds other nuts like walnuts, pecans and Brazil nuts consistently make the cut for one of the 10 best foods to eat thanks to their high levels of antioxidants, healthy fats and high mineral levels.

Regular consumption of nuts, especially almonds, has been linked to reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, Type II diabetes, certain cancers and possibly Alzheimer’s Disease.

While nuts have a reputation as a “fattening food”, research indicates they may be getting a bum rap. Population studies show that nut eaters tend to weigh less than people who don’t eat nuts, or at least do not cause people to weigh more.

So what gives?  Aren’t foods that are high in calories and fat usually a recipe for fat-gain?

Nuts are nutritionally very dense, containing a high-level of vitamins, minerals and micronutrients.  They are also good sources of fiber, protein and heart and brain-healthy MUFAs. 

This makes almonds, walnuts, pecans and other nuts very satisfying, which may cause people to be less prone to overeating later. This effect is even more pronounced if you substitute in almonds and other nuts for nutritionally-empty snacks like potato chips, corn chips or pretzels.

Almonds, walnuts and pecans also consistently rank in lists of high-antioxidant foods. The types of antioxidants very depending on the nut, so including a wide-range of them in your diet can ensure you get the most antioxidant bang for your buck. 

Watch out for sodium, however. While a handful of salted almonds every now and then is fine, try to find other ways to include unsalted nuts in your diet, including adding them to salads, granola or oatmeal.

Healthy Recipe Ideas

• Ginger Chicken with Almonds

Cruciferous Vegetables

Cruciferous vegetables are a class of vegetables that include things like cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, brussels sprouts, kale and radishes.

These vegetables make our list of the 10 Best Foods to Eat because they are high in Vitamin C, soluble fiber and numerous nutrients that may have anti-cancer properties, including compounds like diindolylmethane, sulforaphane and selenium.

Research from the University of California - Berkeley has indicated that one of the compounds in cruciferous vegetables, 3,3′-Diindolylmethane may have potent anti-cancer properties and suppresses cell proliferation in prostate cancer cells.

These vegetables can be eaten raw with healthy, low-fat dips or in salads. They also are great additions to stir-fry or as stand-alone side-dishes.

Healthy Recipe Ideas:

• Broccoli Salad with Creamy Feta Dressing
• Low-Fat Ranch Veggie Dip

Apples

Yes, an apple a day might really be able to keep the doctor away. And that’s why they earned a place in the 10 Best Foods to Eat Hall-of-Fame.

Apples are one of the healthiest fruits you can eat.

High in fiber — especially soluble fiber and fruit pectins — and also high in antioxidants, vitamins and trace minerals, apples are a great daily addition to a healthy, clean eating diet. And because they are portable, they make a great, easy-to-transport snack.

Research indicates that regular apple consumption may help reduce the risk of colon cancer, prostate cancer and lung cancer. They also contain phytochemicals such as quercetin, epicatechin, and procyanidin B2.

Even better, they are relatively low in sugar, calories and contain no fat or cholesterol.  While apples are great whole, don’t forget that they make an excellent, crispy addition to salads or your morning oatmeal, cold cereal or muesli.

Berries

Berries like raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, cranberries and strawberries all make the 10 Best Foods To Eat list because like apples and cruciferous vegetables, they are all extremely high in antioxidants, low in fat, and are good sources of fiber.

Berries are also relatively low in sugars compared to other fruits like bananas, which make them ideal for people who prefer to keep their carbohydrate intake lower.

They also freeze very well, making them a great “fresh” frozen fruit to keep on hand in the freezer to throw into smoothies or on your cereal or oatmeal in the morning.

Healthy Recipe Ideas:

• Quick Pork Saute with Blackberries

Salad Greens

Last, but not least, are salad greens.

While green leafy vegetables are a great low-calorie source of antioxidants, vitamins and trace minerals, those greens can be ruined by slathering them in heavy mayonnaise or cream-based dressings.

Opt instead to  dress them with lighter vinegerettes that use cold-pressed healthy oils like olive oil, nut oils or avocado oil. These oils are high in heart-friendly MUFAs, which may actually discourage fat storage and have additional health benefits.

Also, encourage yourself to eat more healthy greens by getting a salad spinner and preparing and bagging your own lettuce at home. Not only will this ensure you always have lots of fresh, crisp salad on hand, but it’s also more economical than buying the pre-bagged stuff at the grocery.

Don’t forget heartier greens like kale and spinach, which can be eaten mixed in green salads, or are great additions to soups. Dark, leafy vegetables are great sources of vitamins and minerals and can provide a flavor boost to all kinds of soups and dishes.

The Secret To Healthy Eating: Combining The Best Foods Together

You’ll get the most nutritional punch by combining the foods from the list above.  This is known as a portfolio approach to eating.

By including a wide-range of different sources of antioxidants, healthy fats, proteins and complex carbohydrates, you can “super-charge” your meals and diet.

There is mounting evidence that phytochemicals, micro-nutrients, and certain vitamins and minerals work together in the body to fight disease, maintain energy and regulate key metabolic functions.  This is one of the reasons that supplementing with isolated vitamins or antioxidant extracts doesn’t seem to produce the same results in the body that whole food sources do.

So try to include all of these healthy foods into your diet on a regular basis for the best results.

ill post what detox i chose and ill keep yall updated!!

Get is P! jajajaja!

here are some pics from this wknd...

love yall!

P

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MORGSS!!

Yesterday was my best friend Morgs Bday!!!
I totally meant to write this up yesterday but being a single mom with 3 kids in sports is not easy! jaja!

OKAY MORGAN!!! i met her thru YL and i remember the first time i talked to her was at the wake tech parking lot...i was so kind to say "hi morgan its me paula" and she claims i was yelling out of my car saying "eyyyy morgan" all loud and ghetto?! now...who do you believe?!
So ever since then which i think was in 05 we have been besties~ ser. i dont know what i would do without her! maybe laugh a little less or not get judged as much (since shes a pastor an all) jk but seriously she has been with me through a LOT... i know i can count on her always. and no matter what it is she will support me...even if she shakes her had and says "OH P" right after ja!

some of my favorite Morgs things
* she doesn't like strappy sandals (or anything in style)
*she once wore her brothers outfit to the dixie house (em and bostes yall know exactly what im talking about)
* she is the only person i know that drives a stick
* she once had a dora haircut and then played Dora at family camp
* she is NEVER on time or just 1 hour late....its alays 3 + hours (and its not even shocking anymore)
* she sings during nertz and loves to say "shoot a monkey"
* she never gets "drunk"....
*that she's a part of "4 best friends" so lucky to have these ladies in my life!

Real talk i LOVE you MORGS/wifeee! Happy Birthday!! so sad that i wasn't with you this year!
mwahhhh P

God Bless AH ME RIII CAAAAAA

SOOOOOO i went to the ball!! LOVED every second of it and i was so freakin proud of my baby brother Andres! he was the MC for the night! and he did a great job! i didnt even know he could talk right (thats coming from me....i know i know.
I went with the blue dress! i LOVED it and it was really comfortable.
Harpers words when i came out
"Pookie you look like a Princess" aww! my favorite compliment of the evening!

Also i saw the finesttt man! ahhhhh he was sitting at able 35 and its my goal to start volunteering a lot on base ;)

love yall! P

Im going to the BALLLLLLL

SOooo...my Brother Andres asked me to go to the military ball with him saturday! (seriously melted my heart) anddd HOTTTT MEN in uniform!! HUNNYYYYYY!!!!
But yeah so sweet.......so of course ive been frantically shopping for a gown. I have 3 options...tell me what yall think!

Im so excited to be a part of it and have a blast with my brother :)

love yall! P

Things i LOVE

At Bible Study our leader asked us to write down our fav things in life as a ice breaker....so i did...and then we had to share. Welll i went 3rd to last and after listening everyones else i felt hmmm how do i say it? shallow, different jaja!
Ill share with yall!
-Sleeping in
-Pedicures
-Wine
-Spending time with my 3 best friends back at home all together
-Movies
-White chocolate/coconut cake
-Jeans
-nail polish
-Music
-Beer on a cold day
-Harper
-Driving with windows down
-Comfy t's

while other had
-Africa
-God (did i even need to put that on my list?! im at BS) duhhhh
-Helping others....
blah blah blahhhhhh!

i still like my list better!
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I am TeRRiBlEEEE at posting...

and its just how it is! ja!!!
I had an amazing summer in raleigh...nothing much happened...and now i'm back in Scottsdale and loving it even more bc one of my best friends Bostes is my neighbor (she's in LA)!!!! i Hope to be seeing her very soon!
updates!
-My Nieces Isabel bday is the 20th! (so sad im missing it)
-My mom came to visit me last month
-My brother lives in AZ 40 min from meee!
-I've made it a goal to work out 4 days a week

hmmmm cant think anymore so ill just post random pics
Love yall!
P

MY Bday WEEKKK!

AHHHH so i can truly say i had one of the best birthday ever!! i felt so celebrated and LOVED!
It started thur morning! ray the kids were up and B got up! ja! now that in itself is a bday present! she likes her sleep! I had a little present on the door "Prada to Nada" made me sooooo happy!

then The Bday lunch w/ Megan and Harps!
That night Whitneys took me out to dinner at Maggianos! had a photo shoot and had a blast! i LOVE them and im so thanful for them!

We came home and B and i were about to watch From Prada to Nada WHEN...... KERR surprised me!!!!!!! she just walked downstairs where we were and i started crying!! Ray caught it on camera! SERIously i have NEVER been surprised and it was the most overwhelming feeling/how thoughtful of her! ahhhhhh!!! Kerr and i had the BEST time! we didnt stop laughing from start to end! Our wknd consisted of naills/pedis, sushi, shots, champagne, gummi bears, friends, pita jungle, the sand bar, losing keys, Kerrs new friend Greg, parking lots, middle school pics, sharks, shopping when not flg so good, slugs in fruit, scorpions, hikes, never have i ever, teaching friends new games, runs (not happy), leaving surprises in bathrooms, shitting stories, bridesmaids, crying til we laugh, poking! SER. THANK YOU KERR for the best bday ever! I LOVE YOU SOOOOO Much and im so thankful to have you in my life! this summer will be CRAZYYYYYY!

Friday night Kerr, B, Alex Jen and I went to watch bridesmaids! didnt stop laughing once! YOU MUST go watch this movie!!!! Im going to watch it once more to make sure! BUT DUhhhh
Afterwards Kerr and i went for some drinks @ the Sandbar and lets just say we met some very interesting ppl. and a blastttt!

Sat. night was our bday party!!!!! i got a real size nikki minaj poster, imperial beer, tres leches, a lot of other fun thingss!!!

here are some pics! i didnt take the best ones!!

LOVE YALL!
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oh wowwww!

Reading my friend Ems blog inspired me to update my own!
SOOOO i understand that people change as they get older, and change is healthy whatever!
BUT i dont want my friends to change so much that they think a leaf is delicious! ill explain! Em turned Kale (which you might not know what that is) its a green into a chip! and called it delicious! false! i like to call it that "popeye and olivia shit" here is a pic of her "goodness?!

Hunny ill show you delicious!

Now those are chips!

OKay im not playing anyone, just confused! i leave raleigh for 9 months and delicious is being used on a green?! im proud of Morgs, Bostes and Ems for being healthy! i will stay a fat ass...and thanku!

Updates im excited about!!

I go home in 1 month!!

One of my really good friends Eva gets married on the 11th of june!

Ill be going to Texas w/ some friend in 3 weeks!!

Im done with classes on thur/ its my BDAY!!

Ill keep yall updated on the events! im so excited for them!

ALSO one of my requests is to go watch "Bridesmaids" if you havent watched the trailer do yourself a favor and do it! i think i might pee in my pants! 

HAVE A WONDERFUL WEEK! loveee yall!

mwahhhh!

P

Happy Easter!!

Ahhhh i SUCK at posting!
Hope everyone had a wonderful easter and spent time w/ family and friends!!
I definitely did! My friend Jen/Lil Bit came to visit me from Park City! ANDDD we had a blastt!
She only had 48 hrs but we def. made the most of it!!
WE...shopped, ate, happy hour, had wine and bruscetta, played midnight bingo, had the MOST AMAZING EASTER BRUNCH of my life, watched 10 min of a movie in bed, caught up, layed out, got cancer, looked at over 100 magazines, hiked! AHHH it was like a vacation for me! i loved having her here and now shes working on how to get the ppl she babysitts for to take a vaca here!!!
THANKS FOR COMING TO VISIT!

I also wanted to give em a shout out for starting her new blog haveyoumetemily.blogspot.com
AND Bostes you did an amazing job singing @ Staceys wedding! ahhh! i LOVE my friends!
ps congrats on being done w/ GRAD SCHOOL!

LOVE YALL!
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HaPpY BiRtHdAy ShElBs!!!!!!!

Heyy baybess! So today is my good friend Shelby's bday! she came to visit me a few months ago! and i wish i could be with her on this special day for her ahhhhhhhh!
WE will celebrate when i get back lovessss! mwahhhhhhhh

LOVE YOU FRIEND! HAVE AN AH MAY ZING DAY!!!!!
p.s if i gave you my hand would take it and make me the happiest man in the world!...jaja!! ahhh the good old days!
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HaPpY BiRtHdAy B!!!!!!!

Yesterday was B's Bday! we had so much fun celebrating! For lunch B her friend Alex and i went to lunch  @ this oh soo good restaurant "True Good" then for dinner we went to Dave and Busters and took the kids bowling there! oh and her dad joined us as well...To see Ray and B try to beat each other is hilarious! and if you know me @ all! you know that i dont have a single competetive bone in my body! jajaja....i was terrible but had so much fun and celebrated for the smallest accomplishments....ja!

If youre wondering what i ended up getting her....i got her this top that im obsessed with and want it! i actually would have gotten it for myself had they had my size, earrings and a madea movie DUHH!
LOVE YOU B! HaPpY BirThDaY!!!! mwahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

TUESDAY WE leave for SAN DIEGO! ahhhh so excited! kids have SB so were going til saturday! their coming to pick me up from school at noon and on the road we are to San Diego!!

AND my most exciting news.....drummm roollll please...........
Jennifer aka lil bit is coming to visit me for easter! yess sir' we will be praising the lord together jaja!
NO but 4 real! ahhhhhhh i cant wait! i miss her and so excited to see her! and i know shes ready to get some sun! and leave that cold cold weather!
LOVE you J!
Okay have to run! love yall!
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...and were back to normal weather

I Loved going to the movie yesterday and being @ barns and noble! it made me feel like i was back in Raleigh minus the friends and fam soooo! SUNNY AZ is better jaja! i ended up going to watch Limitless, it was pretty good! not awesome but good!

Oh okay this is really why im blogging...so when i bought my car it had a very distinct smell to it. i thought it was cigarettes but my friends said it was more like mildew while the Mexican guy who cleaned out my car said it smelled like "old people" this kids was HU LA RI YUS! he sounded like speedy gonzalez! no lie! ill try and post a video later of how he sounded! his final conclusion as how to get rid of smell was corona....he said "corona make everything better" i actually agree with him! but buddy what do i  do with the corona? pour it over my seats? i never got that answer bc i was laughing so hard!
sooo i had a smelly car! not dirty just a "unique smell" THATS when my search on google began as to how to get rid of it! My AZ friends made so much fun of me and then proceeded to ignore me as i read the multiple stories out loud on how to get rid of bad smells in car!
So 1st night i tried vinegar...yurp 2 bowls of vinegar left in car over night! well hunny! let me tell you! it smelled like vinegar! now im trying to get rid of that smell so i read coffee beans! on our way to church amy shey and i stopped @ starbucks sooo a bag of grounded coffee beans r sitting in my back seat! and yes! it works!!! i mean i smell like i serve starbucks out of my car! BUT THAT smell  is so much better that cigarette/old ppl/ trash! jaja

Another highlight and then i have to go to class! my friend Kerrigan is coming to visit me and then were driving back to NC in my car! ahhhhhhh 33 hours! and im so frikin excited!

Thats all for now! LOVE yall!
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ITS RAINY AND GREY IN AZ

SOO this weather NEVER happens here! so i fig it was the perfect day to blog some!

I actually LOVE days like these! it somehow makes me feel like its okay to be lazy!
ja! im in barns and noble and then going to a movie by myself!! ahhhh dont feel bad for me! i LOVE going to movies alone! its ser. one of my fav. things to do! not all the time of course! but sometimes its just what you need! im going to watch "The Lincoln Lawyer" my friend Ivan recomended it so im excited!

Updates! i BOught a car! ahhhh i love it! and so glad it will be better on gas!

My new fav song right now is "someone like you" by adele! ahhhhhh listen to it and be obsessed with me!!!!!!!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NAc83CF8Ejk

Next week B and i are taking the kids to San Diego!!! wooo hoooooO!
ps Its B's bday this week! CANT WAIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and she loves bdays which makes it so much more fun! i wish i could blog about how freakin hard it is to shop for her! so if you have ideas send them to me! ahhhhhhh :)

Okay! running to my movie! LOVE yall!
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HaPpY BiRtHdAy LiOls!!!

Happy BiRtHdAy to one of my BEST friends! LeeLee!!! love you soo much! hope you have an             AH MAZ ZING day! wish i was there to celebrate with you!!! mwahhh!
p.s have fun on ur trip!

LOVE P

Gone and Back

Hello friends!
So the other day my friend Mandy better known as Shark Bait said she was impressed by my writting lately on my blog...i asked her why? she said read your previous post and now you write out full words...well the reason for that?! bc im growing up! yurp..im still me...but do i really need to abbreviate EVERYTHING? nurppp...there it is!

I was in raleigh last week! ahhh yes! soo fun! i wish i would have gotten to see a lot more people than i did but bc of my limited time and having to watch the kids i wasnt able too! ITS okay its almost summer time and ill be there! woohoooo!

SO some of the fun things that i did...well, a couple of wine nights w/ my bffs' duhh! we established things like: 2 ply is better than none; She does!; all while being in the hot tub and as 3 cute little boys sleep...!
I got to see my mama and FINALLY got my hair done! yurp! i got it colored and washed! cut a little but not drastic! I havent been able to find anyone to do my hair here in Scottsdale so getting it done in raleigh was the bomb!
I got to eat some delish foods! like Bojangles! ja! Sushi blues and my favorite! MY MAMAS cooking! dont mamas always have a way of making everything taste ah may zing! ?

And then my trip was over....time to get back on that plane and head home! I must say the kids are ser. THE BEST travelors! they are so easy and pleasant to be around unlike other kids that suck!
And its nice to travel w/ B! I can always count on her making me laugh and keeps me entertained!
Ive said this multiple times but i wish i had a video camera following my life 24/7 bc they are ridic! and i know i add a little to that!

So now im back in Scottsdale...i had an amazing wknd! flagstaff got cancelled booo....due to weather HOWEVER we made up for it by doing the following: Brunches, happy hours, margaritas, shopping, driving, hikes and movies! yurp! all in 1 wknd! oh and of course Hanna had her last soccer game that i couldnt miss! shes awesome! okay...i only went to half! BUT i got the point ja!

I prob. wont be home until the summer BUT i want to enjoy the rest of my time here in Scottsdale and this beautiful weather! ahhhh this place is ser. gorgeous! ill add some pics of the sunset (my fav thing here)
LOVE yall!
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