Hump Day

Happy Hump Day! I can't believe we are already crusin' into the middle of the week! Whew :)

I had a wonderful weekend with the fam, celebrating my sister's b-day and mine. Everyone came up to visit, cockapoos and all, and there were of course many laughs and lot of stories! All our little babies (aka dogs) were able to re-kindle their friendship and run and play till they dropped! It's definitely a comedy show.

It was such a blast to have the whole Schrei clan together just hanging out.... It definitley doesn't happen to often now that we are all growing up, but when it does, we all immediately slip back into where we left off. This weekend was just another testiment to how blessed I am to have such an incredible, loving family. We truly are each other's world and I am thankful for the bond we all share.

We were able to get an update family pic-compliments of Calli :D

So, I'm super excited for the season finale of American Idol.... I have been quite the devoted viewer and haven't missed an episode. The contestants are seriously incredible and the wide range of talent has made this season so much fun to watch. I say that with a little hesitation since I am not a fan of one of the final contestants. I wont drop his name, but when he sings it is equivalent to nails on a chalkboard! I know that is a little harsh but honestly I can NOT bare to hear the sounds that come out of this guy's mouth! I do in fact L*O*V*E, love, love, love Kris Allen. He is absolutely adorable and his voice is Amazing!!! I will definitely be running to the nearest Tar-Get to get his first cd. I'm sure you still can't figure out who I don't like, can you!?!

Well to night we shall see who the winner is! Either way, they will both be on the radio very, very soon. I can't wait:D

Short and Sweet

One Word and One Very Little Post......

R-E-L-A-X-A-T-I-O-N

That's what I wanted, that's what I'm getting and I'm Loving Every Second!!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CALLI!

May Birthday Mania

Is it me or do you feel like the month of May should win an award for the having the most birthdays!?! Every year that passes I run into more and more people with a May birthday. Just in my fam there are 3! Myself included....(The Big 2-5 this year baby!). Okay, 3 isn't that many but when there are only 5 of us! Regardless, I feel like our parents generation decided that May was the perfect time to have babies.

This weekend my sister turns 27, which still seems impossible. She is 3 away from 30!!! It just doesn't make sense. And me turning 25.....5 away from 30! Where did all the years go? I'm still trying to accept the fact that the college chapter in my book of life has already come to an end. There are still many days I wish I could step back into time and spend a day in the life of my old life. A day where I wake up at noon, maybe pop a little easy-mac in the mic, watch a little Trading Spaces, think about my class that starts at 2:30 and try to figure out what my night life will consist of. Oh to be so young again! Sigh :D And to think that I truly believed life was stressful then.... two words: REAL-WORLD! I quickly learned fast that I was way wrong.

Getting back to May birthdays... I still need to figure out something special to give my sister. Presents are always a challenge! The older I get the more I seem to put more thought into the gift. Why can't I just run to the store, buy a cute top for her and call it a day!?! She would love it I'm sure. In the back of my mind I just know that I won't be excited during the whole "giving" process. I want her to know that I did put my heart into it and I wanted to give her something special. Tonight I should really set aside some time to figure this one out, especially since her big day is in T-2 days. Ooooooops! What can I say, I'm a busy busy lady. Once I figure her gift out I should just move right on to Big Daddy Joe, who will be turning

(drum roll please *************)

The big 5-3!!! :0 Woah. He is still very young at heart though. :D I hope that makes up for my shear shock-excitement-disbelief I get when I say that number. I'm sure that gift will most like entail a trip to Lowes..... he's a man that loves anything tools. Typical!

Well-I must come to an end on this lovely posting. I will be sure to update you on the gifts that I decide on. Until next time.

(On a side note- I just have to add that this is the 2nd day in a row that I blogged... Woohoo to me!!!)

One Word - - - Ashamed!

Okay, I guess it's time to confess that I have yet again let my blogging fall by the wayside in my not-so crazy life. After reading my previous blog (to get me up to speed with where I left off), I realized I had made a tiny little promise about not going so long before writing another post. Well......... OOOOOOOOOOPS! I did it! I am now like 2 months overdue! I'm ashamed and now stating that this will never happen again. Serious time obviously flies by way too fast!

To be honest, I'm not really sure why I let my newly re-designed blog be so neglected. I LOVE to write about all the nothings of my life and post them into cyberspace. So since it has been an eternity since I have blogged, I should probably do a recap of my life since March! Just as a warning, I know I will probably leave out many memories since I can barely remember what I ate for dinner last night!

-First and Foremost I should definitely scream from the rooftops that my hair is back to normal. What ever was I thinking to attempt to be blonde/red/strawberry!?!? IT*WAS*HORRIBLE! I pray I never do that to myself again.

-I have finally finished decorating my sunroom!!!! Yes... I have become very domesticated since graduating college: cooking, LOTS of cleaing, and of course home decorating. Although I love to "decorate" (hanging pictures, setting out knick knacks and re-arranging furniture), I absolutely 100% completely do NOT like to paint-faux paint-stain-sand, etc, etc, etc. BUT since I can't afford to hire Nate Burkus OR seem to get on HGTV, I am stuck doing it myself. I'm embarassed to say that room was a complete disaster for 2 months. Luckily Calli's bridal shower forced me to get it done. With help from her and about 4 giant tubs of joint compound, I was able to get it done just in time. I decided to do more than just a slap a solid color on the walls and attempt to texture the walls, paint and then add glaze. Well, this 3 GIANT step process took a little longer then expected. It could of been the fact that I had absolutely no motivation or sense of urgency to get it done and completely procrastinated every swipe of the brush. BUT Calli and I finally finished the room and I have to say it looks FABULOUS! Now all I need is that wine buffet from Pottery Barn..... only in my dreams! I will post a pic so you can see the final result!

-As I just mentioned, I had been getting the house in order for Calli's Bridal Shower or Calli's Martini Bridal Shower that I hosted this past weekend. It was a total success! Of course I have to say that I could have never pulled it off if it weren't for my mom, Seth's mom and his amazing sister. I can't believe the work and planning that goes into it! I don't think it could have turned out any better. The house was decorated beautifully, the food was delicious, the polkadot cake was absolutely adorable, the martinis were a total hit and most importantly the people that meant a lot to Calli were able to make it out to celebrate. We made it an all day event and it went into the evening with a little karaoke!!! YES, we rented a profesh karaoke machine. The girls were all glued to the tv, mics in hand singing everything from Lion King to Carrie Underwood to Lauren Hill. I-LOVED-IT! I highly recommend renting one at any event.

See all the fun pics below!

Tell me these are not the cutest favors ever! Little purses with high-heeled shoes around them. It's even a nail file! What girl wouldn't want that!

-I also was able to get back down South to step on the soil that I love! K*E*N*T*U*C*K*Y It was Calli and Seth's couples shower and it just happened to be a Keeneland weekend as well. Doesn't get much better than that! Although I didn't get to see friends, it was absolutely amazing to be back in Kentucky and be around the people that make me happy. We had many laughs, took way too many pictures and enjoyed every single second! One of these days I will be back there! I am on a mission.

I know there is so much more that I am missing but my brain and fingers are spent! I will be sure to add my forgotten memories in the days to come.....hopefully they fill up my HUGE blog gap and make up for my broken promise ;)

So it's time to come to an end on this 60 days overdue blog and mention just one more time that I will be back to blogging tomorrow. Hopefully I will get back into the bloggin groove quickly!

Busy Busy Bee

So I guess I need to confess that I have not stood by my commitment with blogging very well.... considering the fact that it's been 3 weeks since my last entry! Ooooops! I have had time, if you haven't noticed already, to give my blog a little face lift. I'm diggin the new background I think. At least for right now! It's amazing how much time you can devote to choosing a background and designing a header. Holy Moly I could have done that for days. There are so many designs and ideas to choose from out there in cyberspace! All I have to say is there are some seriously creative people....and many are bloggers. I definitely have to give a little shout out to "thecutestblogontheblock.com" for allowing me to make my blog so cute! They have super fun backgrounds you can upload for free. Who doesn't love that!?! I still need to do some accessorizing, but that will have to come another day. A day that is filled with many hours of free-time! Although, based on my track record, it will be the day that I decide to do the whole thing all over again from top to bottom. Oh well!

Anyways, today is Friday!! WOOHOO! It has been an extreeeeeemely long, hard, strenuous and at the same time enlightening week that needed to end. It feels good to know that I don't have to think about work for 48 hours! My brain and heart need a break:D I am looking forward to hanging out with my parents this weekend in "the Port", and hopefuly relaxing. No plans have been made yet, but thats almost what I need.... an unplanned, carefree, no obligation striken weekend! Halelujia! I do have to get my hair done or fixed for that matter. What ever I did a month ago to the top of my head was a gynormous mistake! Needless to say, I refuse to be in any pictures with this "color" dye I have going on. Hopefully by tomorrow afternoon I will regain a little self-confidence. We shall see.

Well I just looked down at my little computer clock and noticed the weekend has begun :D :D :D It's 5 o'clock baby :D Until next time... and promise it wont be another month!

Relieving My Stresses.....hummmm!

So for the past couple weeks, I have been severely stressed out and super duper pessimistic. I'm not sure why this is happening, but it has seriously taken over my days! Every morning I have consistently told myself to make it a good day, remain positive and brush off the bad stuff that may come my way. Unfortunately, I haven't been too good and sticking to my words, in fact I have been terrible. (See, there I go again!) Anyways, I have decided to take my negativity by the reins and start moving it in a more happy direction. So, I thought I would share the list of activities and changes I will be doing to make myself that cheerful, satisfied positive girl that I hope to be.

1. I have continued to stay dedicated to my workout regimen, which is supposed to help relieve stress. This is definitely a temporary relief though.

2. Starting today, I am going to eat right for more than 4 days at a time. For me, this means I am going to have to eliminate all the yummy chocolatey sweets I have throughout the house and attempt to be satisfied with the meals I eat. I read that blood oranges are great for fulfilling that sweet tooth, so I am definitely adding those to my grocery list! Along with many other healthy items :D

3. A couple days ago I ordered a new bible and bible study that should help me re-establish my faith and strengthen my relationship with God. This in itself will guide me to a better path in life. I look forward to having a time of reflection and allowing myself to see the world in a new light!

4. I am making a list of my stresses and worries that keep me from having a smile on my face. SELF magazine says this helps you to stop fretting over them! So here goes:

My worries:
- getting debt free
- always feeling that I didn't choose the right career path
- accepting my new life in Williamsport
- dealing with Cooper's constant barking and running away!
- never being able to get the house finished
- affording all the spring wedding festivities that are to come
- finding a circle of friends
- keeping the house clean and put together

Whew! I already feel better. I guess my list isn't as long as I thought it would be..... that's one good thing :D Well I hope with my new POA, I will get my life back on a happy track and my stresses will slowly fade away. I will definitely track my success along the way :)

Time Filler

Once again, I'm sitting here at my desk finding pretty much anything to fill my time that has officially stood still. So what better to do than a Facebook quiz. I randomly get these from people, but have yet to fill one out. I'm not sure why I haven't until now, considering I have many gaps of nothingness throughout my day! Well I gave it a go! Enjoy getting to know me and my man a little better.

About Me and My Honey

♥ What are your middle names? Marie and David- god does that sound like an old couple
♥ How long have you been together? 5 years in July---holy moly!! Time flies when you’re having fun!
♥ How long did you know each other before you started dating? About a year.
♥ Who asked who out? It just happened I guess.
♥ How old are each of you? 24 and the big 30!
♥ Whose siblings do/ did you see the most? He sees his sister every day at work but we hang out with mine more.
♥ Do you have any children together? nope
♥ What about pets? We have the 2 cutest dogs, Coop and Sabre
♥ Did you go to the same school? Nope
♥ Are you from the same home town? Not so much.
♥ Who is the smartest? Me without a doubt! I kid I kid… he is smarter with current events and mechanical thing, I’m smarter in everything else :D
♥ Who is the most sensitive? We are both very sensitive in our own ways. I don’t show it as much as he does. This might be a tie. Depends on the day for me.
♥ Where do you eat out most as a couple? Subway for lunch…. For dinner it would probably be Francos. We love eating out!
♥ Where is the furthest you two have traveled together as a couple? St. Lucia-and I’m ready to go back!
♥ Who has the worst temper? Ooooo another toughy. Him!
♥ Who does the cooking? We both do. He’s great that way :D
♥ Who is more social? He was at one point but I think it just depends on the night I guess. I wish I was more so though.
♥ Who is the neat Freak? Me by a mile. I am the most anal clean freak out there… thanks to my mom. Chad is one of the most disorganized people I know.. I refer to him as a “piler”. He leaves everything in piles all over the house.
♥ Who is the more stubborn? I guess I can be more stubborn. It depends on the time of month for him… ha!
♥ Who hogs the bed? Oh my god he does. For some reason he likes to sleep right smack dab in the middle. If Coop is in bed though, he pretty much has it all!
♥ Who wakes up earlier? I do. I love to have a full day!
♥ Where was your first date? I’m embarrassed to say….. Trout Run. I think that was it. Geez what kind of fiancé am I!?!
♥ Who has the bigger family? Me as far as immediate family goes.
♥ Do you get flowers often? On special holidays. I think I did get flowers just because not too long ago.
♥ Who is more jealous? He is he is he is!
♥ How long did it take to get serious? It happened pretty quickly…we swept each other our feet :D
♥ Who eats more? I used to…. I have an obsession with food. But lately, I think he takes the cake on that one.
♥ Who does the laundry? Typically me… but on rare occasions he will do a load or two.
♥ Who’s better with the computer? I would have to say I am. I am just quick at figuring things out.
♥ Who drives when you are together? He does.

Monday's Moments

Well last night was another dramatic, emotional, shocking episode of the unrealistic fairytale -Bachelor. The girls and the charming Jason got to travel to the amazing New Zealand for their fantasy dates! Needless to say all 3 accepted the invitation into the fantasy suite....hmmm I wonder what goes on in there! Of course every date, or adventure really, was absolutely breathtaking and so over the top. Eventhough it seemed to be cold and rainy the whole time they were all out there, I don't think there was room for complaining. I mean how could you!?! Who doesn't want to fly across the world to one of the most beautiful locations and sip on champagne, jump off a bridge, take a helicopter ride, and sit around in hot baths staring out onto the land and then follow it up with an incredible dinner (I'm sure) and night in a "fantasy suite" with more hot baths..... umm not me! Okay I am obviously kidding :) Well Mr. Jason seemed to take full advantage off all 3 dates and his 1-on-1 time with the girls...hence the constant makeout sessions and heart to hearts. Seriously Jillian went on and on forever... I wanted to reach into the screen and just say "Give it up! We get it, you like him, or love him, or whatever!" Needless to say, she was sent home without a rose :( Although she was never my fav, I think it was the ear aching accent of hers, I was really shocked that he sent her home. Then again, that show ALWAYS has the apparent blossoming relationships come to a sudden hault.....those sneaky film editors! But, no joke, they seemed to have the most mature, non-fantasy induced relationship. Oh well. At least my fav is still around. Go Melissa! I guess I will have to wait 2 more weeks to see if she takes the gold.... or platinum I would guess. Oh the drama :D

So on to a completely different topic. Yesterday I took another 10 steps backward with Coopadoops obedience, or rather disobedience. He officially made another neighbor not like us, due to his daily-uninvited visits to their house to "play" with their new puppies. It's not my fault he falls in to a trans where he wont listen to anyone around him when he steps off our yard! He actually said that Coop was "too big" for his little dogs to be playing with. WHAT!?! My precious little man that is only a mere 28lbs (but in my eyes about 10), and not too mention, the cutest puppy ever! Whatever..... I was nice, apologized and have officially decided that I now have to take Coop outside on a leash, ever single time. Damn nation! Maybe he'll learn.... oh who am I kidding, no he wont. I think we are just going to have to re-locate to solve this dilemma. Preferrably to a place with lots of land and zero neighbors.

Okay, enough babbling... it's time to get back to work. Coffee's cold and must re-heat!!

XOXOXO

Another week has come and almost gone! I'm getting anxious and very excited for this weekend to celebrate Valentine's Day. It's such a sweet, relaxing and pressure-free holiday that recognizes all the True Love that exists in the world. Although, many refer to it as a "Hallmark" holiday, I see it different! What girl doesn't love to get a bouquet of beautiful flowers and yummy chocolates.... preferrably Godiva chocolate covered strawberries.

I have so many amazing memories of my past V-Days with Chaddy. Skiing in the Poconos, relaxing in Jamaica, and being swept away to a room lined with candles and overflowing with rose petals. I don't think you can get much better than that! My fiance has always been quite the charmer and never fails to make me feel like the luckiest girl in the world. I love him so much for that :)

So, I wish everyone a Happy Happy Valentines Day! Enjoy a day filled with lots of love!

The Unsolved Mystery Solved

It all started a little while back......Cooper's fear began with hats, which turned into men, which now turned into everyone. For some reason my sweet little Coopadoop is absolutey terrified of new people and when they come around, he will not stop barking. Its this awful trait that he picked up somewhere along the way and I can't seem to break it! My little precious is not showing others his good side whatsoever, and frankly it's driving me nuts. So, the other day I decided to start Googling how to teach a dog not to be so stinkin scared of strangers. ( yes these keywords exactly.) After some deep reading on tips, obedience rules, and the do's and don'ts of dog training, I feel somewhat more confident that I might be able to break this god awful habit of his. Unfortunately, all the sites stated that it was probably one of the toughest habits to break..... wonderful :) I'm still going to give it my all and I have full determination to rid him of this obnoxiousness. If anyone has connection with the Dog Whisperer....wink wink, please let me know!

Anyways, I decided to continue my "dog issues" searching and try to find a cure for my other dog, Sabre. The last couple years have been quite a tough road for her. She got ran over by a car, had a rare blood disorder, and gained an obsene amount of weight. I have been so confused by her health since I really monitor everything she eats. Poor thing doesn't even get treats :( If any of your are familiar with Golden Retrievers, you probably know that they are one of the most loving breeds but they tend to come with a huge price tag, since they are prone to having an endless amount of health issues. Sabre has probably had everything at least once! So after a few clicks on the web, I came across this disease that is really common in this breed, hypothyroidism. Every symptom was her to a "T". After a trip to the vets and a T-4 blood test, Sabre was indeed diagnosed with this life-threatening disease. I officially should be given a new title, perhaps MD, after this miraculous diagnosis I made on my little (BIG) golden retriever. Doc says that in 30 days, she should be like a new dog! I am so so so excited and relieved that she will get her life back. Summertime walks are in the future! So if anyone out there is wondering why your dog is the way he or she is...... just start googling and do your homework. I'm sure thankful I did! Hopefully that will be the last of the dog illness/disobedience blogging for a while! I'll keep you posted on Coop's progress.... but it might be a while :D

A little bit of this and that.

So lately I have been completely oblivious to the world around me..... apparently I was a week early with what I thought was my hair appointment. Ooops! This is now the second time in a row that this has happened. Now I have to wait another 2 weeks to get my mini makeover... AHHH! Sometimes I wonder what goes through, or better yet, doesn't go through my head. I have officially decided that I need to carry around a pocket calendar! There are too many dates that I need to remember for this upcoming year, and based on my recent track record, I should definitely be required to have some sort of easily accessible calendar book.

Anyways, today is another cold, snowy day mixed with freezing rain and ice. You gotta love winter in PA! It's days like today that I just want to snuggle up in a big blanket and watch a movie and eat some kettle corn. mmmmmm :D I guess that will have to wait until the weekend! I have plenty more freezing cold days this winter to do that. What I should be doing is attempting to be productive at work...... yeah, No! I've been here for an hour and a half and already I am looking for non-work related things to occupy my time. Hence my blogging! Don't get me wrong, I would like to think of myself as a hard worker.... just not every hour of the work day! If there was a thing as ADD of office work, I would definitely be diagnosed.

Enough about work..... so I have been wanting to talk about my new workout regimen that I started and actually really, really like. I went ahead and bought 2 DVDs by Tracy Anderson, who is the trainer for Gwenyth Paltrow and Madonna. Usually I don't mention Madonna's name when I am talking about the workouts since no girl wants to look like a she-man... But anyway, she takes a completely different approach to working out your muscles. It is ballet mixed with aerobics mixed with re-vamped traditional exercises. There is a mat dvd and a cardio dance dvd. Each one is so unique and fun that I actually enjoy doing them! Another plus is the music she chose is relaxing and has the perfect beat for each workout. It is not a typical workout dvd where the instructor constantly talks and encourages you each step of the way, she just does the moves and you follow. It is exactly what I needed! They are both as challenging as you make them..... especially the dance cardio. Learning dance combinations and moves can be difficult, but it is the best cardio session I've had in a while. Hopefully in a few weeks I will get the long, lean, dancer toned body she promises. Regardless, it is just a really fun way to work out. I will keep you posted on my progress...... maybe I should reconsider keeping the bag of Laffy Taffy's in my office drawer. hmmmm.

A New Me.. I hope!

Well today I am finally going in to get my hair done. I think I was itching to get it done almost 4 weeks ago.... so I am super pumped to have my mini makeover. The problem is, I once again have no idea what color or colors I should choose. I usually try to take risks when I go to the hairdressers, which is why my hair has been every color of the rainbow. Platinum blonde, red, brown, black, and yes purple. Unfortunately when I look back at photos of myself during these colorful hair stages, I immediately ask myself "What in the world was I thinking!?!". So since graduating college I have been pretty consistent with my color choices as I have stuck to the ever original medium brown. Well now I am sick and tired of this boring consistency and I am ready for something new and fresh. I was thinking warm-golden brown...... HAH! Doesn't sound like much of a change, but what I envision sure does. Now my only problem is figuring out how I am going to take that picture I have created in my head and put it into words. So what one place with all the answers did I turn to????? GOOGLE of course! After about 15 minutes of searching, I came across this picture of Jessica Simpson that I think is a good example of what I am wanting. Now if only I had big white teeth and huge boobs...... wait, I'm getting off topic, that's for another time:D Anyways, I will bring this in to my hairdresser and hopefully she will work her magic and I will leave a very happy client. I will make sure to post a before and after...if it turns out that is! If all else fails and this appointment turns out to be a disaster, I am booking a trip to New York so I can finally fufill my dream of getting pampered and made over by a stylist of the stars. Let's just hope this works out and I can save myself much needed money. Wish me luck!

It's been a while.

Well an entire season has passed since I've blogged my thoughts, feelings, and uneventful events! I'm not sure why I let my little online diary get away from me. But now I'm back and ready to get typing!

So it's officially the coldest day of this season so far.... I took one step outside and my whole body went numb! I'm pretty sure the temperature read minus freezing degrees. It's days like today that make me want to move way down south where the peeps are cruising around in their comfortably warm weather. Spring could not come any sooner in my book. Since moving is not in my near future whatsoever, I guess I will just have to suck it up and wear lots of layers and drink lots of tea:)

Anyways, I wish I could fill the big empty blog gap I created, but unfortunately not much has happened in my world. I did start a new job, which was a giant step in the right direction on my life path. It's been quite the whirlwind of emotions.... exciting, interesting, frustrating, confusing... but all in all it was probably one of the best decisions I have made in the last couple years. It has given me a sense of Independence and accomplishment; two feelings everyone in the adult world should try to obtain.

2009 has also arrived! It is so crazy to think that 2 years have already come and gone since I graduated college. The older you get, the quicker time definitely flies. It gets me thinking about making a bigger effort in truly cherishing every moment I experience. It's so easy to get caught up in daily activities (aka work) and not really enjoy life to the fullest. I think my New Years resolution--no I have not made one yet---should be that I open my eyes to all the amazing things I get to experience and do throughout the week. I know it is much easier said than done, but I'm going to make a promise to myself to be aware of how blessed I really am.

Until next time!

"Everything Turns Turns Turns"

Fall has arrived! Actually, it officially came September 22 at 10:44 AM, (thanks Wiki Answers.com.) Leaves are changing colors and I officially wake up to darkness and a cold breeze...... Surprisingly, I am actually excited about it, and not just because of all the cute clothes and boots out this season. It feels good to bundle up in blankets and sip on some yummy soup! For a while there, I really thought I would go into a mode of depression when summer ended because for some reason I feel like it has basically disappeared from being one of our 4 seasons and winter has replaced it. Global warming my ass! Anyways, another plus to Fall is the fact that for one day, we are given the permission to dress-up like anyone or anything we want, and why do we get to do this... HALLOWEEN of course! Although I am way passed my trick-or-treating years, I am not passed costumes. What other time in your adult world do you get the opportunity to dress up as a naughty nurse, box of crayons, Teenage-Mutin Ninja Turtle, or the ever original pumpkin!?! There is nothing like a good Halloween party with a bunch of punch-drunk characters. Now although I don't return home at the end of the night with a pillowcase of sugar daddy's, bit-o-honey, Resee's, candy corn and popcorn balls, I do get a roll of film with hysterical pictures of old people all dressed to the nine's. At the rate time is passing, I better start my search for the ultimate costume......... oh wait! I might want to find a party to go to first, hmmmmm.

21st Century Entertainment

Well, last night began the start of another season of all new shows! Grey's Anatomy had their 2 hour season premier that was filled with blood, tears, hot boys, drama and of course the added "Soap-operaness".... that definitely came from the icicle stabbing the always angry Yang. I was pleasantly surprised with the story line, but two hours was a little much for me. I'm thinking that ABC wanted to give fans their Grey's fix since it won't be on for another two weeks. boo:(. I don't think I can handle these mini vacations the shows take so frequently. Now that the weather is cooling off and the fact that it now gets dark at 7:30, I expect to have some quality tv time. Slackers!

Anyways, I'm super pumped to lay low this rainy day and watch the Sex and the City movie. Probably my all-time fav at this point. There is nothing better than laughing till you cry..... and thanks to SJP, I do just that;D So, for all of you that haven't had the opportunity to watch this masterpiece, I highly highly recommend running to the nearest Target and purchasing it and a bag of Orville Redenbacher. Veg out on the couch and get ready to be entertained:D

Wedding Bells are Ringing

Last weekend I went to the wonderful state of Iowa and watched my cousin say "I Do". It was a chance to have a mini family reunion that was long overdue and an opportunity to celebrate the start of a new chapter. It was so great to see all of my cousins, aunts and uncles; some whom I haven't seen in almost 10 years. WOW! Needless to say we have all changed dramatically, but somehow after five minutes of talking the years that had past suddenly disappeared. There is something to be said about the bond a family always holds, whether you know it or not. I have to admit, I am incredibly lucky to have such an amazing family with some of the funniest and most intelligent cousins ever. Yes I am 100% biased, but damn we rock!

So, not only did I get my 10 year catch up on family laughs and cries, but I also got see my adorable cousin marry the girl of his dreams. They are such a beautiful couple and for the time that I spent with them, I can honestly say that they better each other and are meant to be. Another fairy tale:D So congrats to the happy couple!

O-Oreo

So I've had this extreme obsession with Oreos over the last week. I'm not sure if it's because they are staring me in the face every time I open the pantry or if it's because they are so mouth watering delicious with a glass a milk right after dinner. I'm thinking it's the latter. It's quite pathetic how I savor every morsel of each Oreo that I shove in my mouth...like I'm never going to have the opportunity to eat these amazing creations again. Although I do try to be healthy, even when I do indulge in a little desert (hence my Hungry Girl obsession), it is oh so good to eat what sets the cookie standards. Who doesn't love to eat the truly good bad stuff!?! Although these were part of Chad's 30th b-day present from my mom (another avid sweet toother), I'm the one stuck here eating them...ALL. I guess I might as well finish them off so I don't have to go through this battle tomorrow...... Such a trooper I am :D Sweet dreams.

Tick-Tock

"Time goooooes by, so slooooowly." The famous lyrics sung by so many from the movie Ghost... Classic. Although this song has been completely played to death, it still holds much life and meaning to me. Why is it that one day I don't know where the time has gone and on other days, I sit here and can actually here the second-hand ticking away in my head. It's not like I don't have a heaping pile of things to do falling before my face.... so why is it that somehow a brick wall gets built between myself and the world of productivity??? It's like my brain is having a never ending yawn :O. For the most part I get in my 8 hours of shut eye, so I can't be having this energy crisis because I'm tired. It's pretty ironic that when I want the world to stand still, everything is over in what seems like a blink of an eye, and when I want time to fly, the batteries go dead in my clock. This typically occurs on Friday afternoons at work, while I sit behind my desk, as I stare at the computer screen.............

Throughout these Patrick Swayze moments, I am usually reflecting on all that I have experienced and completed in my 24 years, and have a set-in of momentary depression when I realize I am not only beyond the best 4 year of one's life (aka college), but I am past the simplicity of childhood when your only worries were figuring out who would be on your team in "Kick the Can." These are the same moments when I say "OMG Time FLIES!!!) (yes, I used omg). So what I should be doing is cherishing these "pauses" in life and thinking about all the memories I will be making in my years ahead. I'm sure one day I will be longing for a time when I can sit and only hear the tick-tock of the second-hand on the clock.

Count Down Begins

What is it about Thursdays? Growing up I always woke up on Thursday mornings as usual, went to school and started my daily tasks. It wasn't until I had to write the date on the top of my paper when I would realize...."IT'S ALMOST FRIDAY!!!" From that moment on, I was usually grinning from ear to ear, setting all my worries and stresses aside because I knew the weekend was near and sleepover nights began in 1 day.

Then, as I entered college, Thursdays became "Thirsty Thursdays." These were the days that all us collegiates would get dolled up and enjoy a night on the town. After a couple cocktails, the work load that had piled up from classes over the week would suddenly be lifted off our aching shoulders. That is until Friday morning arrived.... But, until that time would come, my only concern was livin' up the night and figuring out if I should order cheese sticks late night or stick to the usual Tostitos ans Salsa.

Now, here I sit behind a desk, in the real world :(, looking at my To Do list that continues to grow by the hour, and all I can think about is the fact that it's Thursday. It is truly instant gratification when I realize this magnificent day of the week. My mind immediately fills with ideas of what I should do over the weekend. Should I be productive, should I lay out, should I go shopping, should I be productive..... oh decisions decisions! Now although, I don't have the luxury of rolling out of bed tomorrow and moping into class, or for those lucky ones have no class, I continue to get that excitement that I always got when I knew Thirsty Thursday would begin in only hours. As a more mature adult (wink, wink), I typically can no longer "hang" like I did back in those day. Unless I can fit in all that throw down by 10PM, which is usually not possible. So I have resided in the fact that I will remain estatic, go home tonight, enjoy my Thursday night TV and go to bed with a smile streaming across my face knowing that I will be able to wake up saying those magical letters...T-G-I-F.

So to all my fellow real-worlders, enjoy this glorious Thursday and the many Thursday's that lie ahead... maybe even make a special cocktail tonight for old times sake. A little vino sounds good to me :D. Tomorrow is the start of another fabulous, always too short weekend.

A Little Bit of Me

About Me....I have never ever known what to write when I come across this. Do I include my astrology sign and interests, or do I stick to my relationship status and occupation? Honestly, someone needs to come out with a guide explaining what to include in these bothersome sections. How am I ever supposed to fit the descriptions of all the nuts and bolts that make me, me.

Here is a short and sweet version......

I'll start off by saying that I am a middle child that endured middle child syndrome throughout my entire life--Why me? I have an older sister, Calli, my bff, which I could have never lived through life without. It is truly a love-hate relationship that is completely the BEST. I also have a younger, very adorable, now 20 year old brother, Ben, that I envy as he starts his junior year in college. He is everyone's favorite guy and always makes you smile..... I cherish him entirely:D My mom and dad are truly my angels, role models, confidants and are honestly the best parents in the entire world, and I'm not just saying that cause they're mine. I miss them every day we don't get to spend together and count down the days until I see them next. I love them with all my heart and feel like the luckiest child to have them as mine. I honestly wish every kid could have a family as amazing as The Schrei's (that's us). To sum it up, my family basically rocks!!!!!

Anyways, I recently, as in 1yr and 1/2 ago, got engaged to Chad, the man with the best smile ever! He is my best friend and I love him inside and out. We started planning our wedding, stopped planning, started again and then stopped again, over the last 12 months. Right now, we are just two people in love, hard at work trying to make our relationship the best it can be, living life making unforgettable memories. The wedding will come with time.... Why stress about it now :D Along with getting engaged, I also graduated from the University of Kentucky (Go Wildcats!), which is probably the best college ever. There, I spent the best 4 1/2 years a girl could ever dream of. I made some amazing friends, laughed till I cried, cried till I laughed, and of course got very educated....

So that brings us to today. I now live in Williamsport, PA, the smallest town in my world that ever existed. I am learning how to deal with the fact that not every place in America has every store at your fingertips, or restaurant. Let's just say, online shopping is a new hobby of mine. As a girl that has always lived outside a major city, (Chicago, Louisville, Lexington, and Philadelphia) this has been extremely difficult to transition into. It's been 2 years and I'm still adjusting. But, on the bright side, I have learned that you can pretty much find anything you could ever need at Wegmans, TJ Max and Lowes.

I am currently in search of a future career that will fill all my voids, if this is possible. Should I teach, should I not teach, should I teach, should I not teach? Will someone just give me an answer!! if you have suggesstions please don't hesitate to share :D

I must, must, MUST add that I do wake up every morning to the cutest, fluffiest, most adorable cockapoo named Cooper. He is my pride and joy and I am completely obsessed. How I lived so long without him, I'm not sure. There will be much more blogging about that gift from heaven.
Well that's enought about me. There will be more to come, I'm sure.