Fill in the Blank Friday

1. The love of my life is Troy .

2. Falling in love an all in or nothing thing. I used to think I could come and go outta love. True love means giving all of myself and taking all of Troy- for good and bad.

3. Marriage is so much more than I ever imagined. So glad I finally gave up being hard headed and let Troy back in my life to be my one and only.

4. The longest relationship I've ever had was 4 years.

5. The key to a good relationship is forgiveness, trust and humor.

6. I feel loved when someone “reads my mind” and gives a gentle loving unexpected hug or smile to me when I need it most.

7. My favorite quote about love is “Love doesn’t make the world go ’round. Love is what makes the ride worthwhile.”― F.P. Jones.

February Photo A Day Challenge- Days 11-15

Playing catch up for my February Photo A Day Challenge. Here are my photos from February 11-15th, enjoy!

February 11th- What makes me happy


My workspace with lots of photos of Troy & I :-)

February 12th- Inside my closet

Troy's side of the closet--- the neat side

February 13th- Blue


My little blue couch

February 14th- Heart

I'm hungry, these look good
Our Valentine's celebration is this weekend-- update this then

February 15th- Phone

Tied to two phones now :-(

What a month!

As most of you know I have been unemployed since December (2nd time in 12 months). I have been applying to every posting that fits withing my ability, salary range, area and what I want to do.

While at my last job (in residential construction), I was introduced to Community Association Institute. I jumped on a committee, got to know the Executive Director. I will not mention her by name, but she is AWESOME. Felt like she took on my unemployment cause and she sent me leads. She did send me one lead that she said I would be perfect for, I had/have doubts. But it was within my abilities, industry, etc.

I applied to said company. Interviewed several times (even via video, they are based in DC). I got the job offer on Monday, Jan 30th and was on a plane for my first day on Feb 6th.

I went to DC for training and orientation for said company. WOW-O-- first class company I signed on with! I still don't want to mention their name, but my managers gave me awesome information and leads and have sent me back to Texas to take it by storm. I am now a Regional Purchasing Manger with the territory of Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and Colorado. If you have the products that I need, you will be hearing from me shortly!

Thank you new company for giving me the opportunity to be part of your first class team!

February Photo A Day Challenge



February 8, 2012-- Sun

Beautiful sunny day up in the air
Somewhere over Charlotte NC



February 9, 2012-- Front Door

Poor door needs a new paint job and a wreath!


February 10, 2012- Self Portrait

Where I am, Troy must be!!

Pinterest Addiction and Tested Links

Have I mentioned that I am in love with Pinterest? In the last 6 months I have had the urge to become more crafty and domestic and Pinterest has only fueled the fire. Most people just pin things and I am not sure they follow through or not, but I tried a few things already.
Check them out...

"Let's Talk Laundry"
Our DIY Diaries was featured on Pinterest and showed how to make a cheap, long lasting laundry soap. I jumped in and signed up for $28 of "supplies" for several months instead of $15 for 3 weeks.
Let me say, I LOVE THIS. I have not stopped doing laundry all weekend. You use so little of the product and get great results.

My mother load

"Jelly Roll 1,600 Quilt"
 Beaconsfield Quilters Guild helped me out when I needed guidance from afar on my quilt.

Beaconsfield Quilters Guild photo

As you know I am a new quilter with the need of lots of help, but have completed the project and ready to start on a new one!


"Crockpot BBQ Chicken"
Stick A Fork In It has several recipes that I want to try. But I went for this recipe within 24 hours of seeing it on Pinterest. I made this for a crowd of 12 people and just hoped we wouldn't have to run out and get food from a restaurant. I was NOT disappointed.

Stick a Fork in It photo

THIS IS THE BEST CHICKEN!!! I have made this about 4 times in the last month. All using different BBQ sauces (whatever is on sale works in our house). Fire up the crock and make this NOW.


"Seared Scallops"
SkinnyTaste.com is another site that I have several recipes I would like to try.
I made these scallops for Troy one night. I don't remember now, but I was trying to wiggle out of the doghouse. It worked. Troy has asked when am I going to get in the doghouse again to make these.

Skinnytaste photo

"Angel Chicken- slow cooker"
Cleverly Inspired posted this recipe. I think it is aptly named. Eating this chicken was like hearing Angels sing all day and through the meal! We have since made this recipe with shrimp (the cook time was like nothing, but delicious!).

Cleverly Inspired photo

Wonder what's next?? Well I have a list of things to do, cant wait to share (promise to have my own photos too!). If I could figure out how to put the Pinterest button on the blog I would, but follow me here.