Only Reason

ONLY reason I almost watched the MTV Movie Awards yesterday....

YUMMY!!! Can't wait!

Oh wow, I didn't realize that Eclipse comes out on June 30, 2010!

Side Business...Possibly

I'm thinking of putting my arts and craft talent skills attempts to good use. Back at my old school I used to make jewelry and sell it. I did pretty good. I made cute, inexpensive bracelets, earrings, and necklaces. Sometimes people requested things, and sometimes they bought from my stash. I've thought about expanding and using more expensive and finer beads to create more elegant pieces.

Then there is also my second business endeavor of making greeting cards and invitations. I love, love, love to do this. I love to see people's faces when I make them a card. I love to sit and plan with people on the specifics of their invitations. I love color schemes and patterns and...ribbon, glitter, buttons, stickers. I love all of it. I will admit that I have yet to actually be paid for making invitations, but I have gotten paid for making a baby shower card.

In seriously considering this I run into a few dilemmas. When I make jewelry and cards I let the piece take me where it wants. I have to be inspired. And typically I'm making it with someone in mind so it sort of takes a shape of it's own. Making random pieces and cards will not come easy for me. Then the other problem is charging friends for things I made. I know that I need not to devalue the hard work I put into this but I don't want to seem money hungry. Yet, I am interested in making some profit. And it's quite time consuming to make a card and jewelry.

So...for any of you out there who may have already been there and done that I would appreciate your guidance, advice and tips tremendously. Or perhaps you can point me in the direction of someone. If you prefer to email me let me know and I will gladly correspond like that.

OMG, I Found Someone Like Me!!!!!!

I have a new follower. Her name is Teresa and her blog is Teresa's Treasures. I am so excited that she found me because I finally found someone that is as passionate about Christmas decorating as me. Well, I think Teresa is more passionate but I'm a near second. Instead of writing about my first day of school I feel the need to give her a shout out.

First I want to thank Teresa for the compliment on my blog design. However, the genius behind it is my good friend Jen. She has her own blog design blog with many helpful tips that I'm always too scared to try so Jen helps me.

Currently, Teresa is having a giveaway on her blog. Although it would be awesome to win I wanted to direct y'all to her blog because she shares the same obsession love for Christmas decorating. Just to give you a small summary of my obsession love I'll share a few things.

• If I could live in "Christmas Town" forever I would.
• When I lived in San Antonio I would put my decor up early November because we had the entire week off for Thanksgiving and I went home for that. I HAD to have my tree up when I got back because that's traditionally when you put it up.
  
• The decor came back down mid January. My birthday is on the 17th and I always had parties so I HAD to take it down.
• At one point I thought about leaving it up year round and decorate it according to the current holiday.
• Every time I moved or last May when I was looking for a house to buy I can only get a place with a "Christmas tree window".
• I have 3 different dressings for my tree. I must have a theme every year.

Well those are just a few. I could keep going. And if I could do Teresa's job I so would. Although I'd totally be a beginner.

So please hop on over and check out Teresa's blog.

Welcome New Friends

This week I came out of my funk and rejoined the blogging world. I guess you can say I was in hibernation. Well I'm wide awake and back to posting, reading blogs, and commenting. I've began to follow many new and fun blogs. I've also come across many of new ones thanks to the SITS blog. What can I say? I have such a great feeling!

Here are a few new blogs I've come to love. Please check them out!

• Blogging Comes Naturally. Cleaning Does Not.
  
• God called me to be a Special Education Teacher
• A Little Blog About Nothing
• West Texas Wife
• Even the Nice Ones

I have come across some other awesome blogs. I wish I could mention them all. I love becoming a fellow follower of a blog. It makes me feel like I am a friend coming along on everyone's life journey.

Happy Reading!

Ruby

How many of you watch the show Ruby? It comes on Style Network. When I watch the show I have mixed feelings and reactions. At first I refused to watch Ruby because I felt that by doing so I was joining in on exploiting her during her weight-loss journey. I honestly thought that people would just make fun of her and I didn't want to be a part of that. However, I've caught a few episodes and I have to say that I love Ruby. I love the show and I love her. I wish I had her courage to face things like she does. And let me tell y'all that all too many times I've related with her.
Those of you that don't read my blog or follow it I've faced weight problems all of my life. And there are things that Ruby says that really hit home. So if y'all haven't seen Ruby I highly recommend you watch it. She truly is inspiring and not to mention funny.

Hmmm...Six Word Saturday

I was over at Rebecca Jo's blog and I noticed she did Six Word Saturday. I've always wanted to join in on these but never do. Not because I don't want to but because I forget and am too late. So here is my attempt.

Waiting for Matt to come home.

Yup, this girl that prided herself on being independent is missing her boyfriend who has been gone for a few hours. Never thought I'd think it much less say it. Day 11 of living together.

My Little House

As y'all have noticed I have a brand new look thanks to Jen. I have to thank Jen again because she's had a lot going on and she still found the time to do this for me.

I wanted my blog to show how I'm currently going through my next big adventure. I think Jen did an amazing job of capturing that. Especially in a way that represents me. I'm not the easiest girl to please. Just ask Jen...I'm...particular. But I adore my new look.

HOTTIE - Can't Believe I Almost Missed It

You're Welcome

How hot is Jacob?

Movies You Forget About Until...

I'm up pretty late because I was waiting to talk to Matt. I love to see what movies come on late night. Tonight it's Sister Act. What a great movie!!!! When I hear some of the songs play at church it always brings me back to this movie. What a classic. Hmmm...sadly, I don't own this movie.

Mmmmm, Yummy!!!

First Look

Which Do You Think?

Random Post

Every time I see the Heineken commercial where the girl is giving her girlfriends a tour of her house and then when she shows them her walk-in closet they scream. They then are interrupted by similar screaming from the guys admiring their buddy's' walk-in beer fridge. Sorry for the recap but I tried looking for the video clip on YouTube but the only ones I found were in Dutch.

So, what commercials crack you up no matter how many times you've seen it?

Two Birds, One Stone

I was reading Amy's blog today and wanted to chime in on her two posts today. The first was her Musical Monday feature. The other was about her top 5 celebrity crushes. I explained on my comment to Amy that I sort of cheat and categorize my crushes. Like that I get to share more of them.

First
I went to high school between the years 1994 - 1997. I had a very difficult time narrowing my favorite so instead I found this handy MTV site where you can look at all the songs of particular years.

• 1997
• 1996
• 1995
• 1994

Second
I have several celebrity crushes. And by several I'm making an understatement. It's a plethora of celebrity crushes. I guess I better get started. Lots of crushes to share. Sorry, I probably won't be able to post pictures of all my crushes. I will link to any previous posts if I've written them. (Which I have : ) ) Oh and sometimes I don't always find the celebrity sexy except in certain movies.

• Athletes: Yummy, yummy, muscles (perhaps y'all don't call athletes celebrities but to a huge sports fan, they are)
  
• Hot Black Crushes
• Muscians: Flo Rida, Robert Pattinson (yes he's a musician), Elvis, hmmm, I know there's more...
  
• Actors: Zach Braff, Neil Patrick Harris (yes, I realize he bats for the other team), Matt Damon in anything, Djimon Hounsou in Beauty Shop, Orlando Bloom in LOTR, Leonardo DiCapri in The Departed, and Gerard Butler in 300.
  
• Actresses: (I believe in equal opportunities) Selma Hayek, Scarlett Johansson, Megan Fox, Alicia Keys, and Eva Longoria-Parker (just because she's married to Tony Parker).
  

Color, Color, Everywhere There Is Color

I've talked about my obsession with pens, sharpies, grading markers and gel pens. The past two nights I've the priveledge to hang with Jen at a training. The only unfortunate thing was that it was after school from 4:30 - 7:30. Yucky! We both were so tired.

Back to my reason for this post. Whenever I attend trainings I get so excited because I get to break out and use my fabulous assortment of Paper Mate markers. I know that I didn't express this in my previous post about the markers but...when I use them I'm careful not to pair up colors of rival sports teams. It doesn't matter what sport. You'll never see me put purple with yellow or orange (boo Lakers and Suns) or red and yellow (boo Redskins). I know, it's strange. Just ask Jen. Sometimes she laughs about it, although sometimes she might be rolling her eyes. Regardless, I can't help it. Just just like I can spot sports decals on people's vehicles. I just zone in on them. I told everyone...I'm a tomboy-girly girl!

It's best summed up by Steve Nash of the Phoenix Suns. I feel for him like I do LeBron James. I really like them. They are charismatic and nice. But when they are playing the Spurs they are my enemies. Anyway, watch the Vitamin Water commercial. Y'all can watch the whole thing but for sure watch from the 15 second mark to the 40 second mark. This is exactly what I think of when I see colors.

Sorry I'm Late

My friend Amy is having her Round Robin event today. Although I'm extremely late I still wanted to share my craft. Again, no big secret that I LOVE the San Antonio Spurs. Every year when the Spurs make the playoffs I wear Manu's pin. I have a white jersey for when they play at home and a black for when they play away. I may have to make another one with Timmy or Tony's number since Manu is out. But then again, I support my babe even through the bad times.

Well back to the craft...

Materials
black and white foam
hot glue gun
glue stick
pin
silver and black sharpie markers
scissors

Steps

1. Cut a square out of the foam. The size depends on how big you want your pin to be.
2. From the square cut off the sleeves and neckline to make a jersey.
3. Take your sharpie marker (use the silver on the black foam and the black on the white foam) and write "Spurs" on the top and the player's number. In the picture it is Manu's number.
4. Use the hot glue gun to put some glue on the back of the foam and then adhere the pin. Press it into the glue and let it dry.
5. And voila, you're done. It should look somewhat like the picture below. And like I said, you can use any color foam for any team you want. Also, I haven't it yet but I've wanted to make a Dallas Cowboys jersey. I would just cut sleeves into the foam instead of sleeveless like a basketball jersey.

I hope y'all enjoy this simple craft!!!

Why the number 8?

Amy from Keeping up with the Schultz Family tagged me in her post. I have to say that I've gotten better about being tagged. I.used.to.HATE.it! Just ask Jen. But now I've come to embrace tagging...for the most part. I've come a long way since the beginning of my blog.

8 Things I am looking forward to...

• The day Matt moves here so we can be together all the time
  
• Eating yummy food during Easter
• Getting some R&R
• Hanging out with my family
• Buying a house
  
• Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Movie
  
• Purchasing new music for my iPod
• Getting a tattoo
  

8 Things I did yesterday...

• Feed Horacio his dinner
  
• Search online for homes for sale
• Watch the Spurs lose : (
• Conclude my parent/teacher conferences
• Hang out with my partner in crime, Vanessa
• Catch up with an old friend
• Visit my good ol' friend Perez Hilton's website
• Sign up for an Autism workshop
• Watch the new episode of My Boys
  

8 Things I wish I could do...

• Win the lottery
• Be with Matt for Easter
• Go visit India and the Taj Mahal
• Sing
• Be a radio dj (especially on the Kidd Kraddick in the Morning Show)
• Open my own arts and crafts store (It would actually be a teacher book store/bakery/arts and crafts/store.) Yes, I'd want to do it all...
• Meet the current San Antonio Spurs team, although it would be sweet to meet David Robinson too
• Become a truly inspiring and remarkable instructional leader
  

8 Shows I watch...

• How I Met Your Mother
• Heroes
• Scrubs
• Desperate Housewives
• Brothers and Sisters
• Monk
• Burn Notice
• The Jon Stewart Show/The Colbert Report (They sort of go hand in hand.)
• My Boys (ok this is 9 but I had to)
  

8 People I tag...

• Rachel at A Doggie Life (Head over and meet Ruby, too)
• Dianna at The Kennedy Adventures!
• The Rambler at My Rambling Thoughts
• Christina at Men in England would LOVE you!
• Marie at My Vintage Wedding (Congrats to Marie on her engagement!)
• Lana at The Kids Did WHAT?!
• DawnS at Rylee For Life
• Emalee at i Am Me
  

OMG

YAY!!! It's finally less than 100 days till the new Harry Potter movie! WOO HOO! 99 days and counting...

You Either Think...

You're either on my side or my nieces's side.

If you're on my side you crack up everytime you see the Old Navy commercials with the mannequins.

If you're on my niece's side you think they are creepy.

Patty vs. Vanessa

Who do y'all agree with?

Gracias, Amy

This post is long over due. I want both thank and apologize to Amy. First I want to say thank you for awarding me this award. Second I want to apologize for the delay in my acceptance of it. Amy is one of the sweetest people I've had the chance to "meet". I've never met Amy in person but she's a sweetheart in the blogging community. With that being said I'm sure she will forgive me.

I've neglected my blog follower duties a tad bit. While I try to get on a few blogs nightly I'm having a hard time commenting on everyone's blog. I have to say that I've also neglected my posting duties. I quickly want to mention that I've had a lot on my mind since my return from Austin/San Antonio. I'll leave this to another post.

So again, thanks Amy. Thank you for this award. The rules to this blog award say I have to list 7 things I love and then pass it on to 7 bloggers I love.

My LOVES

• I love GOD
• I love Matt
• I love my family
• I love the San Antonio Spurs
• I love macaroni and cheese
• I love baking
• I love to eat...especially cupcakes
  

Seven Bloggers I LOVE

• Rachel: She LOVES dogs as much as I LOVE cupcakes and the Spurs. Hmmm, although loving dogs seems better.
• Jen and Rob: I love to see what Jen is up to.
• Rebecca Jo: Her love for God is inspiring.
• Stacy: I love her courage to share her story with us.
• Alicia: I love how sometimes she makes lemonade out of lemons. She's too funny! (Is that right, Jen? I have a way of messing up sayings!)
• Celine: She's such a sweetie and looks at the good in everything.
  
• Anne: I love her sense of humor. I always chuckle when I read her blog.

So there you have it! Thanks again Amy!

Waiting for the Widget

Next Sex and the City movie comes out May 28, 2010! I'm just waiting for the widget so I can put it up on my blog.

A First For Patty

As I mentioned in my previous post I'm taking a few "simple" steps to make my life and soul healthier. Simple because it doesn't take a rocket scientist to know what you need to do, but not so simple because sometimes the most simple things are the hardest to do. Does that make sense?

Today I took my first step in my entertainment component. I went to see The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. The movie itself was great. I will say it was heartbreaking but the love story is one of the best I've seen in a while. The best part was the experience. I LOVED going to the movies alone. As mentioned many times, I am a tomboy and I hate to show any real emotion about anything...especially sad and touching moments that result in tears. I have been known to do it but I don't like it. Watching the movie alone gave me the opportunity to feel as I wanted without feeling self conscious about it. The only downfall was that when I had to pee (the movie is almost 3 hours) I had to take my stuff with me. There are some movies that I think are funner to watch with a friend. So I won't be watching all movies alone.

So here's to continuing on my adventure.

Random

Heath Ledger just won the Supporting Actor Oscar!!! I'm so sad it happened when he was gone but he deserved it. I actually think he deserved it in 2005 for Brokeback Mountain but that's just my opinion. His family gave a touching speech. Brought tears to my eyes. Good thing I was alone.