Celebrate Good Times, C'mon!

My boyfriend, whom I affectionately call Eggs, started a fantastic new job this week. He's been working uber hard all week, so I decided to treat him to his very own day. Yes, this Saturday, March 6th, I have officially deemed "Eggs Day". While at first, planning out an entire day made me feel a little like Danny Tanner, I quickly became excited with the notion of treating Eggs for an entire day to celebrate all he has accomplished. He totally deserves a day just for him!

To start off the day, we will be receiving a couples massage. I'm hoping we won't have to change into silly little outfits like this...



Next stop, the Maryland Science Center to see "Alice in Wonderland 3D" on their ginormous IMAX screen.



I'm not gonna lie...I am HUGE wuss and this movie looks downright scary to me. Eggs is super excited about it though, so I'm taking one for the team. I keep telling myself, "It's rated PG. How scary can it be? Right?". We shall see!

After the movies, we're going to take a stroll around the beautiful inner harbor in Baltimore and then head to dinner at The Wine Market, a fantastic local spot in Federal Hill. Eggs has never been before and I keep raving about it.



We'll conclude the evening by venturing out to a few of our favorite watering holes in Federal Hill with some of Eggs' closet friends.



I'm so excited!!!

I'm in love, I'm in love, I'm in love and I don't care who knows it!

It has happened (actually happened about 4 months ago and I'm finally getting around to posting). I have met a man who makes my heart skip a beat every time I see him. I cannot stop smiling. I am so excited to spend 2010 with him.



Happy New Year!

Another Sunny Day in Cal-i-forn-i-a

So Cal-i-forn-i-a was absolutely amazing. I worked hard, played hard and eventually got some R & R. I was in Anaheim for a week and a half for our Annual Meeting. I fulfilled my role as "Queen of the Headquarters Office" so well that I eventually received my crown (imagine a scepter)



and I even came close to achieving my life long dream of catching an awesome wave! Well sorta...have a look :)



After the meeting, a co-worker and I rented a car and drove to San Diego. I fell in love with that place. It has the best of both worlds - a city AND a beach. Sunday evening we went to a free concert in the park. I felt like I was in a scene of Gilmore Girls. It was bliss.



I got back from California last week, then proceeded to go to the American Idol concert Wednesday night, left for New Jersey Thursday morning, returned Sunday morning and then finalized my vacation with an Incubus concert Sunday night. Incubus was amazing. Brandon Boyd was beyond hot.



What a way to end my vacay! Now if I could only get motivated to get back into the grind....

California, California, Here we coooooome

I cannot believe I'll believe leaving for Anaheim, California next week. Next week! Main, I had to repeat it to make it sink in. When I first started working at my job they asked me if I would be willing to travel. Umm..yes, please! We schedule our meetings waaay in advance, so in 2005 I knew that in 2009 I would be headed to Cali. I've been counting down the days ever since. This will be my home for the next week and a half, the Anaheim Convention Center



After our Annual Meeting a co-worker and I are headed to San Diego to visit the sites (San Diego Zoo, Sea World, Disneyland, etc. etc.). I'm so excited!!! Well, must go do some very important work so I don't get canned before the trip ;)

Two sisters only have their parents to blame It's rare that two can get along But when they do, they're inseparable

The No Doubt concert had to be the best concert I have ever been to. That's a pretty big statement, I know, but I don't think I have ever had that much fun. I caught myself tearing up about 4 times because I was soooo unbelievably happy.

It was the absolute perfect concert to go to with my sister. She loves No Doubt as much as I do. I vividly remember us listening to the Tragic Kingdom CD on repeat on her old boom box. So during the concert we were totally rocking out together the entire time. Nothing like jumping and head banging alongside your sister. Here's us waiting in line:



Another reason this concert so special for me was that every No Doubt song has a significant meaning. I remember exactly when & where I was when I first heard the song, what was happening in my life, and how I used the songs as therapy. Oh and, as I previously mentioned, Gwen Stafani's a huge inspiration. :) She sounded fantastic, looked beautiful, and was really sweet....she pulled up one guy on stage and to give him a hug. Here's her singing "Don't Speak" (I was definitely tearing up during this entire song)



The last time I almost burst into tears was when the took their final bow



I didn't want the concert to end.

I'm Just A Girl..

whose going to see one of my favorite bands, No Doubt, in concert on Sunday!!!! This will be my very first No Doubt concert and I'm super excited. I distinctively remember the day I first saw the "I'm Just A Girl" video on MTV. It was a school day and I was eating breakfast when I decided to turn on the ole' boob tube. I changed the channel to MTV and then it happened. I saw this



I sat in front of my tv and was in complete awe of Gwen Stefani. Who is this awesome chick? Her unique style, kick ass attitude, and rockin body totally inspired me. She still does. It's going to be beyond amazing seeing her in concert.

Aprils Showers bring more and more showers

Over the weekend, I had the pleasure of attending my friend Laurie's Bridal Shower. Laurie's getting married on August 22, 2009 in Baltimore and I have the privilege of being one of her bridesmaids. Here's a group shot of the bridal party.

Laurie's Bridal Party

If you can't tell, the wedding colors are black and purple. ...Laurie is the beautiful lady in purple in the middle. For the bridal shower, I was tasked with making a dessert, so I decided on cupcakes. One little fact about me...I don't know how to cook. Like at all. So everyone was extremely worried about my cupcakes. I enlisted help from my bff, Mrs. Baker, (side note - Mrs. Baker is an amazing cook!) and here's the final product.

Not bad, right?! Huge thank you to Mrs. Baker :)