Hello Strangers!!

Hello! I sincerely apologize for not writing lately! It has been a very, very busy past few months for me and I just haven't had the time to sit down and collect my thoughts. I just finished up one of my last semesters of school before I graduate, went to NYC in the late summer/ early fall (will be posting pictures and details soon) and....I got a new puppy! We decided to name him Duke, well he's a little Duke right now. He's a purebred German Shepherd 9 week old puppy we rescued from a shelter. When we picked him up I cried all the way home. He's precious and has already stolen my heart. He is a little menace at the same time and a biter! I hope to have him signed up for puppy training classes soon. Here's a picture of the new addition to the family :)

Ginger Rogers

I have an intense love for old films and the style of the 30's, 40's, and 50's. One of my favorite actresses is Ginger Rogers. She's a doll and not to mention she has played with some of the best leading men: Jimmy Stewart and Fred Astaire, anyone?! I just had to share this photo I stumbled

across the other day of Ms. Rogers in a stunning sequin outfit and a cute cocktail hat. Bright blonde hair in waves with and all black outfit and red lips. Stunning! This would make an amazing

New Year's Eve outfit! Now if I only had a place fine enough to wear it....

The Beginning of a New Adventure

Well I am about to start packing for my trip to New York City. Finally this day has come. I have been waiting for years. I haven't been this excited for a trip in a very long time. Probably since my trip to Europe nine years ago....I have been reminiscing on that adventure a lot lately. It's raining out today and the weather when in its current state often reminds me of when I was in Europe and makes me long to go back someday soon. That will be my next vacation.....Back on topic: Make up-check, dresses-check, book-check, jeans-check, sandals-check, umbrella--still need. A trip to Target may be in order. Of course I wait until the last minute to get everything done, but usually that lights a fire under my ass and I work more efficiently and effectively that way. 24 hours from now I will be in unfamiliar territory exploring the sites and sounds of a city I have only dreamed of, while sipping on a very familiar Starbucks coffee, I presume...Wish me luck! I will share my stories when I get back! I have decided not to bring my laptop....too much hassle. Also, considering I just got a brand new HP laptop from a relative I am not going to risk bringing it and disaster striking so early on in the new computer's life. Farewell friends!

Time for a New

I saw this photo just surfing the internet today while at work. I have to admit it broke my heart. I had to post it because for some reason I cannot look away from the picture; although it makes me want to sob. The sadness, fear, and uncertainty expressed in this picture is terrifying. All the sad emotion which I have been trying to surpress has now surfaced, ruining me once more. This makes me miss my puppy who passed away last year. It may be time....


Photo by Jerry Lara, AP/San Antonio Express-News: A dog sits in the heavy rains from Tropical Storm Erin on San Antonio’s south side Thursday, Aug. 16, 2007.

New York Experience

So I have about two weeks (15 days technically) until I am boarding my flight to New York and it seems that I cannot think about anything else. This is beyond the normal realm of excitement I think. Maybe I just really need a vacation. Tired of working the same old retail job I have worked for the past five years, time for a change I think. Maybe I just won't come back from New York...I could see that easily happening. I still am not any farther on planning out my trip. I have the list, which is located several blogs below for your reading pleasure, but it still seems that I will only be viewing NYC through the eyes of a tourist. I want to really experience what that city ahs to offer. So often I plan a trip where I will be partaking in all of these exciting activities or hitting up this cool local bar or dining in a restaurant that would equate to a cultural experience, yet it falls through. When I pack my bags the last night before heading home I realize that I have not done anything off the beaten path that every other tourist travels down. Maybe it's that I don't know how to experience a city/state/country how the local does because I will never know what they know. I do not know many people who have traveled to NY and when I ask the ones that I know who have, I get the same old same old. I do not want to take a vacation to New York City, I want to experience New York City..The question is, I'm just not sure how to do that.

PrAcTiCaL MaGiC

I just finished reading the book Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman. I've never seen the movie with Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock, what intrigued me to read the book was honestly the cute book cover with its knee high boot with wild flowers growing out of it. I must warn however to those of you who have watched the movie, it is nothing like the film, or so I have read. A majority of the plot is different. I would definitely say this book is a must read. It's decently short only a little over 200 pages and it is a very fast read. The entire reading is very light and whimsical a very happy read although some of the issues in the book are very heavy. It tells the story of two sisters growing up together and all the trials and tribulations they deal with along with the happy moments as well. Although the book is entitled Practical Magic, thus implying that the girls in the story are witches or practice some for of black magic, it is not really the main subject of the story. They are not typical witches, or witches at all for that matter. The magic in the story is more of the magic of love and the magic of family. Both practical and mystical at the same time. I will not divulge too much of the story in order to avoid spoilers, (those are never fun--Harry Potter and the Order of The Phoenix was ruined for me by a insignificant MSN article) but I do implore that you all read this book. It is so light yet deep, happy yet sad, and practical yet magical. Happy reading!

I am constantly looking for new books to read. Any advice?

New Moon Promotional Still OW OW

Look at this new promotional poster released by Summit Entertainment for the New Moon movie coming to theaters in November. How intense are Edward's (Robert Pattinson) eyes? I think Chris Weitz was a perfect choice for director and it looks like with all the extra money Summit has been throwing into this film, come November we're going to be watching a VERY good movie!