Goodbye, Ping!

I don't know about you but I sure was glad to say goodbye to Ping on Project Runway last Thursday night.  Any designer who lets her model walk down the runway with her butt hanging out (literally) does not deserve to be on the show.  I'm still trying to figure out who my favorite is this season.

ATL

Run, don't walk to Ann Taylor Loft.  I got 2 sweaters, 1 t-shirt, and a pair of leggins for a mere $52.00.  All sale items are an extra 50% off!  That's all for now!

Weekend Updates

After a busy work week, I've had a fun-filled weekend.  Here's a little of what I've been up to...

Friday

• I had the day off work!  Woo-hoo!  Monday (MLK Day) is a holiday for us, so I chose to work Monday and take Friday off.
• The hubby and I headed to the movies to see The Lovely Bones.  Now, I REALLY loved the book but unfortunately, I didn't think the movie was as good as the book.  It was also pretty long - 2 1/2 hours.
• The hubby and I went to the Hawks vs. Suns basketball game.  It was our first NBA game and was really fun!

Saturday

• A friend of mine came over for dinner and then we watched a movie.
• I made the most delish risotto.  First of all, I'm not very domestic and second of all, I've never made risotto.  This recipe was fairly easy to follow and it came out great.  It made so much that I have a bunch left over for a few more meals.  Also, the website Gina's Weight Watchers recipes is great for low-fat, easy-to-make meals!

http://weight-watchers-points-recipes.blogspot.com/search?q=risotto

Sunday

• Did a little work, then did a little shopping.
• I picked up a few cute things from Martin + Osa where all sale items were an extra 30% off!  Please welcome to my closet:
• This cardigan
• This tank but in a gray/white combo
• And this skirt
• I also thought it was time for a new pair of jeans and I found a great pair at JCrew.  I love how dark the wash is!

• Lastly, I headed to pick up a few new books from Borders.  I've been dying for a new book after finishing the Twilight Series, The Lovely Bones, and Dear John.

Busy week this week on the work-front!  Luckily I will have some R&R time with my BFF on Friday!  

Snow Day!

It snowed about a 1/2 an inch in Atlanta last night!  It stopped snowing around 11 PM but the snow froze and it's now ice!  Work was opened today and I attempted to make my way there around 10 AM.  After going about 20 MPH down the road and seeing that everything was still really iced over, I decided to turn around.  This was mostly because of my fear of how I would get back home later today.  I know I made the right decision after fishtailing on the bridge and almost causing an accident.  Needless to say, I'm happy to be working from home in my warm house and jammies today!

Here's a few pictures of our snow from last night.

My stylin' new coat

One of my favorite Christmas gifts this year is my new coat from my mother-in-law!   It's the JCrew "Wool ruffle-front coat" that I got in black.  I think it's a nice and trendier upgrade to my old, itchy wool coat that I was rocking every other day.

This coat is currently on sale for $179.99 but only available in Grey and Camel.  If you're looking for a coat and love ruffles as much as me, I recommend this one!

JCrew wool ruffle front coat

Brr!!

Bundle up!  It's cold in Atlanta!  They're even calling for the possibility of snow on Thursday.  The low is 16 degrees right now.  I just can't get warm!

My current favorite dessert

I wanted to share the secret of my current favorite dessert.  It's quite simply and very delicious.

Whole Wheat Toast (I like Publix Light Wheat) + A light spread of Nutella = Yummy Deliciousness

Enjoy!

7 things to look forward to in January!

Today I realized that I have a lot to look forward to in January.  Like...

1.  My first NBA game!  I gave the Hubby tickets to see the Hawks vs. Suns for Christmas.  Should be fun!  Per usual, we will be cheering for opposite teams - him the Suns and me the Hawks.

2. A visit from my bestie!  We're planning a low-key weekend that includes no plans at all, which is always the most fun.

3.  The return of all my favorite shows!  Grey's Anatomy, Desperate Housewives, The Bachelor, Brothers & Sisters, etc.

4. The movie The Lovely Bones comes out later this month.  If you haven't read the book, pick it up at Borders and read it ASAP!  I'm a big advocate that you should read the book before you watch the movie!

5.  We're having our work team Christmas party a bit post-Christmas.  It's more of a Yay-2009-is-finished-party.  Always a good time when our team gets together and alcohol is added to the mix.

6. Bailey has her annual check-up for shots and other fun things.  We also plan to make an appointment to get her teeth brushed and one of her extra teeth pulled.  I realize this doesn't seem exciting, but we're pretty stoked that her tooth removal will help her bad breath!

7. Getting geared up with my workout routine.  Hubby and I said goodbye to LA Fitness and joined Gold's Gym this month.  I went to my first class on Sunday which kicked my butt, but bring it on!  I'm a little worried about making the 7 PM classes, but it depends on whether I can leave work at a timely hour or not.  Either way, the gym is a huge improvement as far as equipment, staff, and well...smell!

Here's to a happy and healthy month of January!

Welcome, 2010!

Happy 2010! Since the beginning of January is a time that we all start thinking about our resolutions, I decided to start writing more and start a blog this year. Let's see if I can keep it up as much as I plan to go to the gym this year!

We had a great time ringing in 2010 by having a nice dinner and going to a party with friends. For the first time in years, I was the DD. It's AMAZING how great January 1 can be when you don't have a hangover! I had enough energy to do a quick workout with Jillian and The Shred and cooked a yummy dinner for my in-laws.

On Saturday we headed to Birmingham to cheer on the USC Gamecocks in the freezing cold 30 degree weather. It wasn't as much fun as we thought it would be since we lost, but we're glad we went.

It's back to work for me tomorrow! At least I'll be in my warm office with my space heater and not outside!