Thanksgiving...BlackFriday....Slinking and 5 hour energy drinks...31st Street!

Thanksgiving was wonderful!!! I spent lots of time with the family! And got to love on all my kiddos! It all seems to be a blur...not only because it went fast, but because it's 2:14am ....lol.....I actually participated in Black Friday Shopping.....I've been shopping on Black Friday, but not to any of the early bird sales....We hit up walmart at midnight...It was quite an experience, but not as bad as I expected. Walmart seemed to have the crowd under control. I wasn't really there to get anything specific...I was just really there to see the sights and to help my sister get a few things.... I did have a run in with an awkward moment....And of course I'm the one who made it awkard...haaha.......So here's the end of the story before the beginning: Who knew walmart was giving out free granola bars and five hour energy drinks!??!?! ....WTH! .....I'm not a fan of free stuff...I don't know why I just never like getting free stuff.....so at one point..this lady...dressed in black dress pants and a white collared shirt approached me ......in a very soft almost secretive sounding voice she asks " would you like a five hour energy drink?" at the same time she slips a bottle of Five hour energy drink out of a bag that is drapped over her shoulder......my eyes got big and I responded with a quick no thinks.....It was as if the mormons were asking me to take a sacred piece of bread....haha...my first thought was ...."ain't that like someone trying to hustle people on black friday....who do they think they are trying to sell five hour energy drinks"......well at that point...I can't remember if it was my sister or cousin mad a comment about walmart offering all this free stuff to people... Shame on me!! haha...
Lessons learned from this experience:
1.  please wear a walmart name tag so I know you're not a hustler off the street.
2.  don't slink up to customers
3. always use your normal speaking voice....no whipsering to customers
4. Never pull something out a low slung sack in a slow motion...as if it's hot!
5. stay away from wearing black pants and a white shirt....you look like mormons or servers at a party ...I appreciate the nice clothes...but come on...it's walmart...
6.. walmart actually gives free stuff to customers on Black Friday!
7. Black Friday=people watchers buffet!

So after spending some money....I mainly bought dvds for myself! haha......the girls went cruising around town to see the lines of the people outside the mall and other stores in town....we were all delerious at this point.....in fact at one point I used the word "queskins" !! hahahaha We finally made it home and I was wide awake!!!....finally got a few hours of sleep and the late afternoon we hit up a few other stores....I managed to get a few gifts.....still lots more to do!! :)

I'll leave you with a brilliant quote of mine......to set up the quote let me paint the picture....after eating Thanksgiving dinner...I was flipping channels as I was trying to find a Christmas movie on....my sister had just sat down near me as I finally had flipped to a christmas movie.......so a few seconds into the movie....I'm like " oh yeah...this is Miracle on 31st Street!" .........after the statement rang in the atmosphere....my sister looks at me and says " Isn't it 34th street?!?"  and starts to laugh at me...haha....So I laugh and shrug my shoulder... hey it happens! ...I somehow make some profound statements when I speak....my other favorite quote of mine is " Fool me once, shame on me twice" ....If I can't remember how original quotes go...I just make up my own!!! lol


I'm going to leave you with a few pics of making cupcakes with some of the kiddos for thanksgiving! We had a blast!! :

This is Austin and his cousin Mallory...She calls me Aunt Shannon...it's so cute!! :) And yes they loved sprinkles!!

I'm out!!! :)

30 things before I turn 30!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

YIKES!! I had to take a deep breath while typing those dreadful words THIRTY freaking 30 !!! To quote a country song by Deanna Carter... "I still remember when 30 was old!". My how time flies!....Ok so I'm working on thirty things I want to do before turning thirty!!...So far here is what I have......these are thoughts....I'm not finalizing the list just yet! :)

1. Have almost blonde hair....this will be done this coming summer!
2. Finish my master's degree
3. Vacation by myself....ahhhh this is still iffy....not really a fan of being by myself for vacation!
4. Purchase a cello...and various other musical instruments.....
5. Be financially stable...ummmm I thought this list would be fun
6. Go to more concerts
7....

Well I think I just failed at that list.....It's still a work in progress .....I think I just need to be more specific in my goals!!!......maybe have a little more fun with it!!!/////...Any suggestions??????????????

Adventures in Walgreens.......

So yes today was a sick day!....I have some kind of sinus infection/cold going on. I didn't sleep very much last night, so when I got up this morning I felt horrible. I called into work, but I had to go in to get some exams ready so someone else could do my work. After running to work I decided to run into walgreens to get some more cold medicine....I had forgotten that in my quest to get better I had been drinking lots of liquid. So, nonetheless, I'm on the cold meds isle and realize I have to pee!!! ahhh...I quickly think...hmmm I can grab something and go...but then I'm not sure if I can make it until I get home......and I really need to look at what I'm buying......Suddenly I here the magic chimes ring as I look up and see a sign!! ...RESTROOMS!....Yes Lord! :) haha.....So as much as I hated to use a public restroom, I made the executive decision to use it. As I entered in the restroom, I noticed that it was pretty clean. Finally made it to my stall and niagra falls came!! Relief!!! haha....so as I stand up I drop my wallet on the floor...eeewwwweee......and not only did I drop it on the NASTY floor, but it also came open...SCORE!! ugh!!!.....There I was miserably bending over picking up pennies, cards and receipts off a public restroom floor!!! ....And Since when did the back of the penny change!! hahaha....so my head is about to explode....I'm so over walgreens and ready to get home to my bed.....As I'm at the sink I begin prep to wash my hands........water on...check.....paper towels...check.....soap.....ummmm...uh oh!!! ....As I proceed to hit the soap button i knock it off the wall!!!! Luckily, even with my soapy hands my cat like skills managed to sorta catch it with the other sinks help of course....hahaah....Oh great!!!! ....Is there anything else I can tear up in this bathroom!! haha....So after three tries I managed to put the soap container back on the wall for the next victim!....lol..... walgreens-=major fail!

At a movie theater, which arm rest is yours?!?!?! ........................

Awkward moments: creator of tense moments.

I think I was born to live an awkward life. If I'm not creating awkward moments I'm participating in them. haha.......Ever accidentally keep locking eyes with someone???..It's as if you've been staring at them the entire time and at that moment you know what a stalker feels like......Ever have that run in with the same person two days in a row or ...run into someone in the freezer isle...dairy.......can goods....and produce...??? I mean really...why don't we just shop together next time??...lol

Yes all true stories.....the other weekend at a mexican restaurant I kept looking at this girl. Who knows why?!? She wasn't doing anything weird and I didn't recognize her at all. But, for some reason my eyes would go to the right of our table and then she would look at me......Maybe she was actually the one staring?!?! hmmm.........Then yesterday I was at the park on the island with the niece and nephew....I kept looking at this one mom on the other side of the park.....I have no idea why?....well ok maybe it was her obnoxiously big kateplus8 hair cut that could be spotted all the way across to Jekyll Island.or maybe it was just my need to stare...who knows.....so As I'm pushing Anna at the swing another family comes in.......And well this is that weird older nerdy parents weird........poor kids don't even have a chance...so anyways one of their kids started to swing beside Anna and so the Dad comes over to push him.....ANd I'm praying the whole time that he doesn't try to talk to me...cause once again they looked like that kind of family...you know...the ones who share just a little too much....or the ones who can't obviously read the " I don't feel like talking" sign you're wearing..yep ....you all know someone who is a part of that family...heck, you probably are one of them...lol.....so anyways Anna was quickly done so I was glad to move on.....Well fast forward until tonight....Oh the joys of Friday night....so, I decided to make a little trip to target....I was tired so I didn't feel like really doing much tonight......As I'm making my rounds past the book isle I stop to look at the Christmas movies....and then I hear it....that sound ......So I froze in my tracks....could it be???....oh my....as I peek through the movies....I can clearly see...it's the weird family from the park!! ohhhhh great so to avoid an awkward altercation I quickly turned my buggie and headed toward the back of the store!!.....Awkward moment avoided!! haha..ok ok...maybe it wasn't that dramatic....but how weird is that........

Now to challenge you......embrace your awkward moments....these are what good stories are made of!!! lol


Here's a few lovely photos for you to enjoy...for more fun visit: awkwardfamilyphotos.com


**Can you spot the new pledge???????

                                      Aleena, Sam, and Chester(He's the understudy)

Nikki

Last one......

Last one....hahah...this one cracks me up....

Oh Christmas Bush...............

Rant!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Well I'm up at Midnight again, working on this paper that is late!!! Ughhh I rarely turn in anything late. I have honestly worked so many hours on this dang thing!!! It really is so much to write on! I could cuss right now, but instead I am ranting to my millions of followers. I have been stuck inside for another day of torture and it is wearing on me. I WILL BE FINISHED WITH THIS D PAPER TOMORROW. It just aggrivates me because with those late points off my paper, I will probably make a B. I wonder if I can still pull an A out of the class...ughhhhh. So far I've made A's in my classes!!! ....but we'll see with this class!!! AHHHH

Anyways, my other rant for the night is those stupid little boxes that appear when you try to comment on someones page. You are required to look at some jumbled up letter, intepret what those are, and enter them in that stupid box. I must be on the verge of going crazy or blind, but I always get those things wrong. ....maybe it's a brain interpreation problem! haha.....I'm going to start clicking the disability button they put on those boxes. And yes NIKKI this is all your fault!!! When I try to comment on your blog it usually takes me three times to get the word right!!! WHAT THE NIKKI?!?!?!? lol  So, that is all for my rant tonight.

I need to write a few more paragraphs for my paper and then get some SLEEP!!!!!


"I don't have to be hateful, I can just say bless your heart!" Miranda Labert......I think?.....spoken like a true southern belle!!

For Aleena...............................

This is what happens when  you raid the cabinets for food!! hahaha................

Here's the recipe for Al's burritos!!

In a skillet combine the following ingredients:

• 1 can of Black Beans
• 1 can of chicken * or real chicken
• 1 pack of taco seasoning
• 1 pack of "Ready to go Brown Rice" ** It was a single serving that I had to microwave for 1 minute.
• Sour Cream
• Cheese
• A teaspoon of garlic
• Taco Sauce or Ketchup
• Pour just a little of chicken broth or water

Heat those incredients until it thickens up....Then serve in taco shells or wraps! :)

haha....That's all!!! Now I'm heading back to work on my paper!!! ughhhh I hate school today!!!

Webcam and no makeup! lol

Yeah so I'm not trying to impress anyone! ....way too late.............

"People are people and sometimes it doesn't work out" Taylor Swift

I know I know!!! It's been a while...This past week has kicked my butt!!! It flew by so fast! And of course I only got a few things done! ughhhh!!!! I spent most of today getting resources for the paper that I need to write tomorrow!!! I hate waiting until the last minute to do things. So, I pray that I get it wrote tomorrow and that I don't spend all day on it!!! It's probably going to be at least 8 pages.....oh so fun....it's part of the 30 page paper that I'm working on.

So, I'm sitting here waiting on my hair to finish. I brushed in a few highlights....I'm debating if I want to add some red to them....I think they are looking a little orange...however, it is getting really late so....we'll see!!! haha...........I'm also still debating on if I want to keep growing my hair out or get it cut again.....I love changing my hair up!!! It's so much fun ..ahahhaha......I know I sound like a diva, but really i'm not!

Speaking of being a diva!...haha.....I really enjoy putting outfits together....I could be a stylist!lol...I think that would be so much fun! I would even like to do hair and make up....but I would like to learn more techniques, of course!!! Maybe one day I'll take it up as a hobby! I really like all aspects of design...i love decorating houses!!! If I had excessive amounts of money I could definitely blow a good chunk in this area!!

What would you spend money on if you had excessive amounts???
Here are a few of mine:

• Family and Friends
• The usuals: House, Car, Savings
• Clothes, Shoes, and Accesories!!!
• Decor
• Throwing parties
• Make up and hair products
• Music
• Musical Instruments-especially a really nice piano!!!*one day!
• Jet Ski and 4-wheeler
• I would like to just send random people money. *Grab a phone book and pick a name!
• Adopt kids(pending I am married and have had a few kids of my own)
• Making things: crafts/jewelry/painting etc.
• Photography
• Gadgets!

That's a few things I just thought of....I'm sure I could find other things to spend my money on!!haha

On another random note....I love looking at greeting cards......well really it's the ones with the old pictures on them!! haha....I don't know why! I just think those are just so hilarious!! yes I know I'm weird!!!!

Well the hair turned out....let's just say interesting...I haven't put the other color on yet....cause basically I'm just really tired....lol...I may do it in the morning...depends on what the hair looks like....tired eyes and minds don't always make the best of decisions.....................

So, I enjoy this blogging for the most part.....although some days I wish I could get really personal, but then I would be sharing too much......

Unitl next time........... :)