paddling through

in a canoe. beautiful
long walk through a park.
created Mexican casserole. delicious
created cocoa krispie treats with extra chocolate chips. extra delicious!
visit from the bogo. extra special!
I like nights like this. loving the fact that spring is just around the corner and we can start to enjoy the outdoors even more and the sunshine!

For your cooking pleasure I have pasted the Kraft recipe:
It is both quick and easy, but also healthy!
ENJOY!

What You Need
3/4 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 green pepper, chopped [omitted! ha]
1-1/2 cups TACO BELL® HOME ORIGINALS® Thick 'N Chunky Salsa
2 oz. (1/4 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese, cubed
1 can (15 oz.) no-salt-added black beans, rinsed
1 tomato, chopped [canned for me!]
2 whole wheat tortillas (6 inch)
1/2 cup KRAFT Mexican Style 2% Milk Finely Shredded Four Cheese, divided

Make It
HEAT oven to 375ºF.

COOK and stir chicken and cumin in nonstick skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium heat 2 min. Add peppers; cook 2 min., stirring occasionally. Stir in salsa; cook 2 min. Add Neufchatel; cook 2 min. or until melted. Stir in beans and tomatoes.

SPOON 1/3 of chicken mixture into 8-inch square baking dish; cover with 1 tortilla and half each of the remaining chicken mixture and shredded cheese. Top with remaining tortilla and chicken mixture; cover.

BAKE 20 min. or until heated through. Sprinkle with remaining shredded cheese; bake, uncovered, 5 min. or until melted.

hand.y.man

one girl tool box and a computer
two days to fulfill
three projects completed

check it out:
1. work in progress

2. new bedroom light, so much brighter

3. organizer from Christmas has made it on the wall.

4. last project completed. itunes transfer from freshman year in college slower than slow desktop computer, uploaded to lap top! finally can make some new mixerooos!

hello sun, we meet again

to bad you are only producing 22 degree weather!
First saturday in a LONG time I have:
1. snuggled in bed with no agenda
2. washed my sheets, happy sleeping to me tonight
3. made eggs
4. dusted [everything]
5. cleaned my room
6. did every other odd and end that i have been putting off

feels good.

now if only i could get the motivation to put on some layers and get my buns on a run!

happy lazy saturday!

hello sun, you are my friend

I enjoyed meeting you every morning!
Quick Vacation Recap:
Such a nice time away and such a beautiful place to be.
Day One: Arrival from Ft. Lauderdale to St Thomas to Virgin Gorda aka destination for five days. Helicopter over to island. Upon arrival took a quick tour of the resort then off on these boats to restaurant for lunch. After lunch it was first night of parties. Attire: Colorful Caribbean



Day Two: Lazy morning and tennis. Most of our travel around the resort was either walking or biking. This morning we came across this HUGE lizard thing! gross. Destination from there and for most of the day was split between beach and pool. Then off to island restaurant again. This night we didn’t think there was a party to attend, so we had a very chill evening!






Day Three: Lazy morning and off to oil nut bays pool. It was beautiful, spent most of the day relaxing there. Got back to our resort in time for the party. Attire: Yachting Smart . We had our own after party with the pilots and this lovely skeleton!




Day Four: Lazy morning and tennis. Off to the beach and pool. Yes I have a very antsy boyfriend but he managed to let me lay out some! Favorite quote. are you done. no. how much longer. AT least and one HOUR. ONE HOUR! how about seven minutes. NO! ha. He managed to take a hour and halfish nap! :) This day we also headed to another part of the island for a late lunch. Beautiful flowers and views on the way. Then the main event, the full moon party! Attire: Elegant White! This night the party was very neat! White everywhere. Great food and entertainment! Way to wrap up the week!



Day Five: Last day! Brunch and then the trip home!



What a beautiful relaxing place to visit. Since I am always into the rating system, if you ever have a chance to travel to the British Virgin Island I give this destination a thumbs up!

back in the game

BVI update to come! Great time away, such a beautiful place!

So a dear friend usually asks me daily if I am workin it or working it? Meaning how much working is really going on....

So far today I have only been workin it by:
1. Chatting with Joey, the anticipation for the iphone is here! they are coming today folks! If any one is interested in buying an evo let me know. I guarantee you, you will not receive text messages! ha. that is my free advice to you! you are welcome!
2. been putting on a fashion show [apparently] been told that my attire resembled bohemian with docksiders. yeah interesting combo but I will be rockin it!
3. Paid all my bills that have been piled up on my coffee table
4. soon to be working on my third cup of tea...caffeine I heart you on a tuesday morning
5. measured my hips and waist with a metal tape measure. The beautiful dress is order! So excited for 9-10-11

Now must really start working it!

an affair in red square

the smell of opi is radiating through my office! nail painting at work [round two]
headed out on a jet plane [round two] British virgin islands style



Well I am MIA let me be the first to wish you Happy St. Patty's day [drink a shamrock shake for me]
Happy half birthday too me! [eat a piece of cake for breakfast for me]
Happy sunshine filled weekend [eat some ice cream for me]

oohlalaaaaaaa to

GAGA
Leave it to THE lady to put on an awesome show. Many wild outfits, lovely yellow hair, many calls for her little monsters and awesome dance party feeling. Great great great concert!
Plus Grand Rapids I have to say I am impressed in your gaganess. You did out do yourself in the dressing up. There were many wild outfits along! fake hair, short skirts, lighting bolts, tight leotards, HIGH heels....on and on!
still a lady loving fan!




VEGAS
Three days with g unit in viva las vegas!
did you see that i said three that is bc our plane was delayed until saturday. BOO BUT look at me: we made it into first class!

First Day:
The pool the pool is where we ended up spending most of our Sunday, it was super sunny but sunny enough to make us happy!

Headed out on the strip. We found the fountains, but only made it to 8:30 viva las Vegas! bahh [blame it on the time change!] Yup got 10 hours of sleep, thank you to the awesome remote control room darken shades!



Second day:
We ventured out to a romantic dinner at olives. Gwen is that why we got olive spread? it was delicious! After dinner we headed to the show 'O' it was awesome!


Third day:
Shopping in our bathing suits, who cares probably more clothes then most people had on! plus then we were ready just in case the sun came out...nope shuffle shuffle through the streets in the rain!

Gwen what did you find! giant pretzel! yum a pick me up snack!

Largest H&M JACKPOT number one of the day!

JACKPOT number two. Serendipity restaurant! so so so so so good! best sundae ever! obviously Before and After pictures!



JACKPOT number three! First time gambling in vegas! put in my dollar pulled the handle and jackpot! ding ding $40!! won 20 more at the fishy game. yes I am sure beginners luck, but I will take it!

Last bit of traveling through the strip:
do I look like a pirate at treasure island.
Gwen asking the front desk. umm where is the big ship! it does exist it does exist!

Hitting the candy shop! could you tell it was windy. so windy that is almost took us down!

This picture sums up the trip:
We used different land marks to determine our way back to our hotel.
Great trip with gwen. Chilling, exploring, relaxing and laughing our way through the town!

charged up cherry

and ready to go.

finishing up the last minute details.
aka paint the nails!
bright pink is a must for vegas time!

viva las vegas!

i hopped again

i hop, do you hop.
i love to hop. hop hop hop
i hopped for the third year in a row with my bogo!

NATIONAL PANCAKE DAY - - - it was a sunny day!

i hopped at the MSU basketball game


i hopped at the miss lady g concert. loved it! loved it! [full review/breakdown to come!]

i hopped and and still going to be hopping because tomorrow i am hitting VEGAS with miss g unit! vacation i will hop for!

yup i am just going to keep on hopping!

hands like claws

time to bust out that inner monster and possibly some blue heels.
Miss Lady G has hit GR!
ipod on replay of the Gaga concert mix
ants in the pants
plans are made
we are ohhh soooo close!
Bring on the fun, gaga style!