Friday, January 27, 2012

1 Year Ago Today...

I lost one of my best friends Brian
Isn't he handsome?
Prom June 13, 2003

Rest in the sweetest Peace Brian A. Schantz 
10.23.85-01.27.11. 
It's only goodbye for now..

Gone yet not forgotten,
although we are apart,
your spirit lives within me
forever in my heart.
I cannot believe it's been a year (in a few hours anyway) that Brian passed away. It feels like just yesterday that I got the news. It still sucks just as much as it did when it happened.





Thursday, January 26, 2012

Dog Chew Toys


So this guy is a HUGE chewer.  He loves to eat stuffed animals, towels, bones, rope..You name it, he'll chew it, but they NEVER survive long.  I finally found a toy that will last him (I think).  It's called Jive dog ball by west paw design. They also guaranteed strong.  The pet place we bought it from said that if he does destroy it, you can bring it back and they'll replace it one time for you.


They range from $7-14 but if this is going to last him a while it's a pretty good investment.

Do you have a dog that's a chewer? Do you recommend any chew toys for big chewers?


Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Pit bulls

I was reading a blog from 2010 where someone had written that pit bulls should be illegal in NJ. They bought their dog to a dog park and then this big pit came in and attacked this person's dog.  I ABSOLUTELY hate how pit bulls get such a bad reputation.  As most of you know, we have a pit/lab mix


Does he bite me? Yes, but not hard. Do I bruise? Yes, but I bruise easily.  I'm not going to call him a ferocious animal.  He's still a puppy that needs some more manners. He really is a good dog (most of the time!) and has never bitten anyone or another dog. Any dog could do the damage of what these breeds do, but the media only focuses on this type of breed right now.

 Sooner or later people will figure out that these breeds are one of the most loyal dogs out there.  Sir is never too far from me (right now he's under our kitchen table at my feet) and if I'm sad or upset, he'll come up by me and lick me.  While he does get on my nerves, I wouldn't trade him for anything (despite what I yell at him when I'm mad lol).

Tell me do these guys look mean to you?




What is your opinion on pitbulls? Do you have one or have you ever had one?


Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Target Tuesday



Today I'm linking up with Tara for Target Tuesday. I filed my taxes on Saturday and this post will be some things I'm thinking of purchasing when my money finally comes in!



What are you loving this week?





Monday, January 23, 2012

This time last year.

This time last year I had gotten a facebook message from my best guy friend's sister:

Hey, sorry this is the only way I know to get a hold of you but Brian isn't going to make it through the night and I know you're one of his good friends so I wanted to tell you. I haven't been able to get a hold of Cheryl yet to tell her. My mom is making arrangements to go back to NJ for his ceremony.. When we know what days I'll let you know. And please, if you know of any of his other friends when we find out the date, tell them for me. Thank you.


The following day I got the message saying that he had made it through the night and seemed to be getting better, but the doctor said it's possible for people to get better before they pass.

I can't believe it has been a year since I got that facebook message.  Brian's been on my mind a lot lately.  I had a dream with him in it the other night.  

It sucks...I miss him.  

(prom 2003...ignore the flash in the bottom right)

Friday, January 20, 2012

Losing friendships

It seems like over the last few months the friendships I at one time had are now slipping away. I always knew that once high school was over, you wouldn't keep in touch with everyone that you were friends with.
We're at the odd stage in life right now. People are just starting to get married and have babies. Some made a late decision to go to school.  I know at this stage in life people are busy and don't always have time to see one another.
I guess I'm just lonely. If it wasn't for blogger friends (some turned into in real life friends), work people and Mac, I wouldn't have anyone.  I'm hoping that it's just a quiet time and eventually my childhood friends will be back in my life.
I read other people's bloggers and can't help but be envious of their weekends out with friends or a girls night out for dinner. I want that again and I miss it.  I guess it's time for me to start branching out and not be the quiet girl if I want some in real life friendships again.

Sorry if this is all over the place.

Do you ever feel like blogger friends care more than your in real life friends?

Thursday, January 19, 2012

Blogoversary Fail


On January 7th my little blog turned 1...and I missed it, so I'm celebrating now. Almost 3 weeks late!

When I came to blogger it was mostly because I was a lurker on some other people's blog and just wanted a spot incase I wanted to leave comments.  Eventually I started to write.  Now I eventually stopped because I hate feeling like I'm writing just for myself..I have another site I use for that. But I'm so glad I came back. I met some wonderful people on here and now this lil blog of mine has almost 65 followers.

So Happy Blogoversary to me and I hope to enjoy many more days here :)


Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Target Tuesday


I'm linking up for one of my favorite link ups. Target Tuesdays.  This week I'm doing handbags and accessories.










Monday, January 16, 2012

Phone Photo Fun Mondays

I haven't been able to link up with anyone lately with the move, but I'm back now :)

My handsome boy







Friday, January 13, 2012

I've been Tagged


I Was Tagged...

[the rules...]
one\ you must post the rules.
two\ post eleven fun facts about yourself on the blog post.
three\ answer the questions the tagger set for you in their post, and then create eleven new questions to ask the people you've tagged.
four\ tag eleven people and link them on your post
five\ let them know you've tagged them!

[Eleven fun facts about this girl...]
1. I hate seafood...even though I never tried it.
2. I was named after Jamie Lee Curtis
3. I have a puppy named Sir Licks a Lot. He's a Lab/Pit mix
4. I work for a cable contractor as a dispatcher.
5. I have a certificate in computer programming & Web design.
6. I am an only child with 2 step brothers.
7.I still like to play with my original nintendo.
8. I'm a Coca-cola girl. No pepsi for me.
9. I can cook a full meal but have issues with simple foods.
10. I've had 3 different gym memberships over the last 3 years. I think I finally found my spot.
11. I love taking pictures, but never use my camera anymore. WHo needs to when you have a phone lol

[questions from Lindsay]

one\Since you know will soon know what I am looking forward to in the new year, What are you looking forward to? 
It being a good year. We've had several bad years and I refuse for this to be one of them.

two\What must always be in your purse/bag when you leave the house? My phone

three\What did you want to be as a child, is that who you are today? A teacher, nope. 

four\What is your favorite TV show at the moment? I have too many, but I'll go with Parenthood

five\What is your greatest fear? Never being able to have kids

six\What is one thing you would want in your dream home? A swimming pool. 

seven\I am borrowing this from a question I saw once, Is there a certain trend you wish you could pull off? What is it? Skinny jeans. I wear them but IDK if I'm pulling it off lol

eight\ Why did you start your blog? Just a place to vent and jot down my thoughts. 

nine\If you could meet anyone, past or present, who would it be? Why? Princess Diana. I always loved her when I was younger. I'd like to see if she was an genuine as people made her out to be.

ten\Favorite vacation spot? Somewhere warm

eleven\What are your feelings about macaroni and cheese? could eat it daily


[Questions from Ashley]

one\ Is there a word you don't like? hmm...most curse words. I hardly ever curse unless I'm REALLY pissed 

two\ If you could choose to stay a certain age forever, what would it be? 21-22

four\ What would you name the autobiography of your life? Life of Just a Jersey Girl

five\ What story does your family always tell about you?  Dad used to tell people how I got the nickname Monkey as a kid. (used to climb all over the furniture)

six\ What's your favorite season? Spring

seven\ What would your ideal job be? Stay at home Mom. 

eight\ What's one thing you regret? Do you have regrets? Being more social in High School. So many times I would just stay home instead of hanging out with friends and it resulted in me not having many high school friends anymore.

nine\ What is your favorite food? Pizza

ten\ Are you a morning or night person?  I love night time, but work makes me an early bird

eleven\ If you could live anywhere, where would you live? I'd probably stay in Jersey

[Questions from Megan]

one\ If you could travel anywhere for 10 days, would you spend all 10 days at 1 location or 1 day at 10 locations?  Where? I would go to Australia.

two\ Favorite accessory (don't say phone)? My pup! 

three\ Favorite Breakfast Food? Pancakes and bacon and eggs.

four\ Do you really use recipes/ideas from Pinterest? Yes. But I have yet to cook anything from there 

five\ Biggest pet peeve to fellow bloggers? Being self-centered. 

six\ Favorite US city other than your home area? Right now... Atlantic City. Close to mom

seven\ Do you use cash (daily, not event related)? Nope I use plastic. 

eight\ What celebrity would you like to be and why? Jennifer Aniston. She's gorgeous and one day will be lucky in love..plus she was married to Brad Pitt..when he was good looking. 

nine\ If you could have a chef cook all your meals would you use him/her or still cook yourself? A chef pleese

ten\ What website (other than GR or Blogger) would you say you never go a single day without viewing it? Twitter. 

eleven\ Single or Married ladies...what is your best advice to the single ladies? Stay true to yourself. Don't settle for someone. 

[Questions from Ashlee]

one\ What is your most embarrassing moment? I ran into a pole when I was walking home with my 6th grade crush...I'm sure theres others but this is it for now

two\ Favorite thing in your closet?  My black stiletto booties


three\ Favorite blog post? My tribute to my friend Brian who passed away 1/27/11. Found here

four\If you could pick any car to have, what would it be? I want a Fiat

five\One store that you can't go a week without shopping at? Target or Walmart

six\What is your favorite kitchen tool? I don't have one.

seven\ If you had to wear one color for a month what color would you choose? Black. 

eight\What is your least favorite thing about flying? The thoughts of it crashing in the water and not being rescued.

nine\ What is your current magazine of choice? InTouch Weekly

ten\ Do you follow celebrities on Twitter? If so who is your favorite? I follow a few. My faves would be all the NJ housewives

eleven\What is your least favorite chore? Bathroom cleaning.

[Questions from me]
1.How old were you when you met your first love? 
2What has been the most traumatic experience of your life? 
3.Was the last conversation you had an argument? 
4.When was the last time you had Starbucks? 
5.How long can you go without your phone? 
6.Have you ever thought of having plastic surgery? 
7.Would you prefer to read the book or watch the film? 
8.What's something from the past that you don't miss at all?
9.Could you go out in public looking like you do now?
10.Have you ever been arrested?
11.What side of the bed do you sleep on?

I'm tagging:
ANYONE WHO HASNT DONE THIS ALREADY!!

Thursday, January 5, 2012

apartment progress pics




Area above kitchen cabinets

area above sink

sir is never too far away from me <3

table area

kitchen area from table

messy living room view, sir and my makeshift computer area lol

living room area from hallway


no the pics arent staying there. i prefer flowers or beachy things not engagement photos in the bathroom lol


sir found his spot under the kitchen table

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