My Non-Progress Report..Lists link-up

Oh Saturday, Friday was hectic, I didn't even get to read any blogs today, but it was great. Let's see how today goes...
Also, Happy Birthday to my PawPaw Larry in Heaven. You've been gone for about 15 years now and I still think of you on your birthday!♥

Today I am linking up with one of my favorites evaaa, Stephanie!
A little background, if you have any kind of list(s) (buckets lists, 30 before 30, 20 in your 20's, 101 in 1001 etc.) you can link up with Stephanie and Betsy and share and talk about any progress being made or, if you're like me, not being made. It's a once a month link up and happens on the last weekend of every month.

Bold=Completed, italics= In progress

Sayonara Summer...my list?

Night Fishing- Never got around too. (even though it's not too late, it just won't be considered a Summer check off)

Cook Out...

Concert- 1D & JB.

Clean & Work on basement...lots to do.

4th of July= fun, family time.

Family Time. Success, even though that's one of those that's always kind of in progress. Never enough! :)

Falcons Practice- Never went

Go Outside

Drink & Relax...I've drank more this summer, since I was forced to have my license renewed, than I have in the past year or two...oy!

Movies= Still only went to 1, if I'm remembering correctly.

Scrapbooking/DIY... My craft space isn't ready...still

Stone Mountain..nope

Zoo- Can see pictures here..

Lose weight...1 or 2 lbs count right? lol I yo-yo'd a little all during the summer and then hit a 3 week plateau. Boo.

ATL...this is included with Zoo, since that's what Zoo we went to, even though there is far more I wanted to do. (Still want to do.)

Weekender...didn't get to take the one that I had planned/hoped to.

Doug Birthday= success

My Birthday= success

Celebrate= Success, but always in progress. ;)

I think I'm gonna make a Fall Bucket List, look for that in a few days.

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My 30 before 30...

I'll just go ahead and say that there isn't really any progress on this. Thank God I have 5 years to do it.

Grow as a photographer.. I had a blast figuring thing out at the zoo as far as setting and how to adjust to get a good shot. When I feel comfortable in saying that I can produce a great shot fairly easily, I might "check" this off, however I feel like this is something that will always be continuous. Ya know?

Work on ancestry (on of my "extras" on the list)... this sucks me in! I can stay on ancestry for hours trying to get further and further back. If all connections I've figured out so far are right, I've been able to trace a couple of people back to London & one back to France. So that's cool.

I thought about making a 101 in 1001 list too, since it's a more things to do in a shorter time span and I feel like I could include more short-term type goals on it. But I'm not sure.

Thoughts??

Well, I hope everyone has a wonderful Saturday & weekend.

I'll be having a musical moment at the Fall Out Boy/Panic! At The Disco concert tonight!

I might cry.

;-)

LATAAAA!

♥♥♥

Brandy

Oh yea...

GOOOOOO DAWGS! SIC 'EM! WOOF, WOOF, WOOF, WOOF!

It's here...Friday!

You get a mild case of Rando Brando today!

-First and foremost, I know some of you -if not all of you- have read about Lora having to give birth to precious Harper way early. If you haven't read; in short Lora unexpectedly gave birth to her precious baby boy, Harper on Sunday. She was only 25 weeks along & Harper was born weighing in at 1lb and 9oz. Thankfully he has made it pass the first 72 hours, which her doctor said is the most critical. He still had quite a long road ahead & he will have to be in the hospital until at least December. A few amazing bloggers have started a fundraiser to help them with bills and other expenses. If you'd like to donate, you can do so here.
And of course if anyone who is a prayer warrior could keep them in mind, that'd be appreciated too. I remember when I first "met" Lora and we were both talking about wanting to get pregnant and some of the issues we were having & I was so excited when she announced her pregnancy. I'm pulling for Baby Harper to keep growing and get to go home to his mom, dad & big sisters as soon as he's able to!

-I am so ready for this weekend! SO. READY. Today is my MIL's birthday & we are going up to spend the night with her & my bro in law. I've made her banana pudding for her birthday "cake" & I'll be making chicken enchiladas and tacos for supper! Tomorrow? Well, I'll be at the Fall Out Boy & Panic! At The Disco concert that has been a long time coming. As in I've been waiting for about, ohh...8ish years -for BOTH bands-!
The downside to that is I am going to miss my Dawgs play! And they are playing LSU. I'll be a nervous wreck, but Doug has already been told that he'll just have to text me the score every so often. And I'll remind him of that several times.
And while we are on the subject of football (and the weekend), all four of my teams are playing on Sunday this week. ALL FOUR! Geeze. The only two I'll get to actually watch are my Broncos & my Falcons & they are spaced far enough apart time-wise that I should get to watch both in their entirety. I'll just have to DVR the laundry list of Sunday night show that I watch.

-And I'm bout to close this shiz out with some music. Duh. I find it so hard to pick one song...seriously. So, you get 6 today...yes, 6.

First one is this one...I heard it actually just this week I believe and I actually really like the sound of it.

Since I'm seeing FOB & P!ATD, I'm gonna do 2 songs from each....
FOB:

 Fall Out Boy- Sugar We're Goin' Down Swingin'

Circa 2005

Fall Out Boy- My Songs Know What You Did In The Dark (Light Em Up)

Circa 2013

P!ATD:

Panic! At The Disco- I Write Sins Not Tragedies

Circa 2005

Panic! At The Disco- This Is Gospel

Circa 2013

And last but definitely not least...

a completely different genre of music.

This song is stuck in my head. To the point where I literally had YouTube open in a tab the other night & was playing this video on repeat. Over & over & over again.

And I have to hear it at least once a day.

It won't go away. But, I'm not complaining.  ;)

Luke Bryan- That's My Kind Of Night 

 

So, yea...

TGIF everyone. 

Til tomorrow...

♥♥♥

Brandy

Fall TV...Part 1.

If you've paid attention to my blog, you've might have noticed that I love me some TV.

A new season usually means a new seasons of shows & a new TV show schedule.

And mine is chocked mothafuckin full of evening shows, as always.

Damn.

Here is some of what's on my radar to watch:

Monday:

Teen Mom 3 -MTV

Let's face it. I love Teen Mom. Of course I miss Maci..and Chelsea. I feel like I'm still trying to figure these girls out. So far Alex seems to be the crazy one on this season. I actually feel bad saying that, because I know I'm not in their shoes, but you know...we see what MTV wants us too & she's a bit of a loose cannon. Briana seems like she has PPD and that makes me sad. I wish she would go out to dinner with some friends or something. I know this was all filmed MONTHS ago, but still.

T.I. & Tiny: The Family Hustle -VH1 

It's no secret I love music. It's also no secret that I love me some T.I.! Not only as a musician, but as a person. I love watching his family every week!

Sleepy Hollow -ABC

Does anyone watch this? I watched the first episode, but missed the second one. I'm still trying to decide if I want to watch it. I feel like I do.

Tuesday:

Catfish - MTV

Main reason I love this is because I was the girl in online relationships as a teenager. lol There's always the question of "is this person really who he says he is." And never share too much personal info. No-no! I do find myself hoping for success stories all the time though. I was so happy when Lauren and Derek were a success!

Snookie & Jwowww New season starts October 22 on MTV
I don't even know what to say about this one...but yes, yea I watched the first season & yes, I'll watch this one. 

Face Off - SyFy

Competition show about make-up and fx artists. It's such a cool thing. Something I'd never be able to do, but I love watching them at their craft. Creativity is an amazing.

Ink Masters - Spike

 Tattoo competition. The only thing that bugs me about this show is that I want a new one so bad, watching this make the itch worse.

Wednesday: 

Tough Love Co-Ed - VH1

I can't pinpoint what it is that pulled me into this show. But I digs it. I've watched all seasons. This time around Steve's helping men & women with their dating/relationship issues! I'm not single, but hey, you can still learn a few things. Or just be happy that you aren't as bad as some of those people. 

Ghost Hunters - New season starts October 9th on SyFy

I wanna go ghost hunting with Jay, Steve, Amy, Tango, Brit and the rest of the crew!

South Park  - New season started last night, Sept. 25  on Comedy Central

Shut Up! I've been watching South Park since I was 10 years old. Since the beginning. I absolutely love it!

Thursday: 

Once Upon a Time In Wonderland - Series premieres October 10 on ABC

Anyone watch "Once Upon A Time"? My parents do and seem to love it.  I know I would too, if I would have caught it from the very beginning. I wouldn't even be able to begin to understand it right now. But, I do love me some Disney! So when I saw announcement of an Alice In Wonderland themed series, I was instantly interested. I have kind of an Alice in Wonderland obsession. I love everything about it. So I'm pretty excited for this to come on!

Football if one of my teams are playing.

Friday:

Kendra On Top -WEtv

I've loved Kendra since she was on The Girls Next Door & one of Hef's girlfriends. I was so sad to see her leave the Mansion but so happy when she got her own show! Love her!! & Lil Hank is too damn cute!

Saturday:

College Football- Georgia Bulldogs & any other SEC games we want to watch.

Sunday: 

Football if any of my teams are playing. 

Keeping Up With The Kardasian- New episodes return Sept.29 on E! 

Don't judge me! I'm not even sorry that I love this show. Khloe is my girl, love her! 

Eric & Jessie: Game On -Series premieres this Sunday Sept.29 on E!

Eric Decker & Jessie James have a reality show now, apparently. I'll bite. Eric is a fantastic Bronco & Jessie James is a singer, and a good one at that. 

Real Housewives of Atlanta -New Season Premieres Nov. 3 on Bravo!

Hey hey! Out of the Real Housewives franchise my favorites are without a doubt OC & ATL. I mean, I am a Georgia girl. They are some rowdy ass bitches & I love it!

Masters of Sex- Series premieres Sept. 29 on Showtime
This one isn't a for sure on either. A show about a man (doctor) who want to study the affect sex has on the brain. I think I might check it out. You can see the preview here. 
 
(Why? Whyyy are so many shows Sunday night shows!)
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Thank God for DVR, am I right?!
But really y'all...this is just scratching the surface.  
I may actually have to do a part 2 of this at some point, because I know there are lots more but my mind has gone blank at the moment.
This list isn't even mentioning any of the crime shows.
If I could get paid to watch TV, I'd probably do it, or at least try. lol 
I completely over-do it when it comes to TV shows.

 

What's on your Fall T.V. schedule? 
Anyone else watch any of these? 
Get some popcorn & drinks!


♥♥♥
Brandy

WIW. I beat that bastard scale...kind of...

Even if only by a pound and a half.
I don't know what did it, but a pound less than being at the exact same weight for the last THREE WEEKS STRAIGHT is enough to make me say halle-freakin-lujar!
I can't really take credit for it because I'll be honest with you, pretty much the only thing I have done since last Wednesday is take one walk with my parents.
I'll tell you what takes the credit. Being sick as a dog Thursday and my body basically cleaning itself out.
Whatever, it's a pound, I'm gonna take it.
It rainy and dreary here today, hello Fall -lol-, and I have lots of cleaning to do..so assuming I actually DO it, that'll have to count as exercise!

Last week: 162.9
Today: 161.4
Down 1.5
I am sooo ready to be back out of the 160's!

 

That's all I got in my bag today, folks! 

Happy Humpday!

♥♥♥

Brandy

I want...

Ahh, Christmas. It's getting closer.  
92 days.
Christmas never leaves my mind, but around July it really kicks in. I'm surprised I haven't really posted about it yet, even though I warned you that I might.
But I am today.
I was looking at my wishlist and realized it needed to be updated a little bit so I've been doing that...(which led to a little twitter rant about Super Nintendo and cause me to become completely unfocused this post... IOW, this was supposed to post yesterday. OY!)

I still keep a handwritten wishlist, not just for Christmas or my Birthday but, for any gift giving event. Trust me it's useful, not just for someone else to see what I want, but for me to remember something I might want but can't get right away. I update it every so often or when I buy or receive something that's on it.

So here are a few random things on my Wish List!

1. Perfume. I've been using body spray for over a year now & don't get me wrong, it serves its purpose. But I'd like some perfume now. lol I've been trying to smell around [that just sounds weird to say-er type-] and find another perfume I like. I like Adidas Moves for Her. It's my go-to, something I know for sure I'll like. I've used it since I was a teen. A couple of new ones that I remember testing and liking [so far] are Our Moment by One Direction and DKNY: I Heart London (& I like one of the others too, I don't remember which city it was though. boo).

2. Camis! I wear camis under everything, and half of mine are falling about. Can never have enough camis! Has to be the Aeropostale ones though. Black, white, grey, red, navy, green, blue, and whatever other color. Large.

3. Tennis Shoes & Combat boots. Adidas Climacool Modualtion 2- blue. I'm just now wanting combat boots so I haven't really looked at them...yet.

4. Xyron Sticker Maker. Seriously it'd make scrap booking, or any paper crafting easier.

5. Painted Pony. Emergence.

6. Camera cleaning kit.

7. New camera bag & maybe a strap. Still need to look around for those also. I want a bag that looks like a purse. Something not 100% as bulky as the typical camera bags but that will still protect my Rebel.

8. Wild Encounter at the zoo with an Elephant.

9. Super Nintendo & games. (Or NES) Yep, totally serious.

10. My car fixed/painted. That's my baby. I was the victim of a hit a run about 4 years ago & my car has had the dent sinse. Plus some hail damage from a couple of years ago. And the dash is cracking and breaking from the sun. And the clear coat is peeling. And the tint is bubbling. She's a beaut to me, she just needs to extra special TLC. Painting actually needs to be done. In all fairness she is 11 years old. My Baby Blue.

What are some things on your wishlists (or Christmas list, birthday list, whatever list)?!


Have a good day!
♥
Brandy

Happy 2nd Day of Fall!

I'm so ecstatic!
Fall is my favorite!
Well, and Spring...but I digress.

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via Pinterest

This weekend:
Friday was spent mostly in bed. I was sick as hell Thursday, I'm talking woke up that morning sweating & puked up my dinner from the night before & then slept all. damn. day sick. So, Friday was my recover and try to eat something day. We had plans Saturday...but didn't do them. Partially because of rain, partially because I wasn't sure if I'd be better from Thursday. I ended up being fine, which is good cause cancelled plans meant getting to watch the GA game (Dawgs won!) & see my beautiful niece and her mom for the day. Sunday= lazy, but beautiful first day of Fall. Not to mention Football. My Falcons lost right at the last damn minute! That was the only game out of my teams that I actually got to watch. But the Lions won & the Bengals won! WHO DEY! I missed the game, but was so happy they won! NO PACK, NO!

I thought about making a Fall Bucket List. Then I thought about my Summer Bucket List and how feel I didn't do quite as much as I'd like to on it. So, I'm not sure if I wanna...yet.
For now I'll just say I hope there will be at least one corn maze happening, a few more cookouts, at least 2 more concerts (actually those are for sure), pumpkin carving, halloween celebrating, family time, turkey eatin' & birthday celebrating going on. And maybe some hunting (shh, don't let anyone in my family know that.)

From now 'til Winter (dec.21) there are, I believe, 10 or 11 birthdays of loved ones. There will be celebrations of sorts for at least 6 or 7 of those, whether it be dinner or a party or sorts.
The 2 major ones are my mom & brother in law. Mom's turning 50 & I have no effin clue what to do for her. She's a homebody that doesn't really talk to or hang out with anyone outside of family. So, I gotta figure something out. My bro in law will be a facking TEENAGER this year. WHAT?!

But for right now I'm planning my nieces' princess party. This makes me happy and so sad at the same time.
Normally you can know pretty much what a kid will like...we don't have that luxury because she and her mom live a couple of counties away and come up once a month if we're lucky. Twice if we're really lucky. I wish I could spend the time with her that I do, or did, with my nephew. :( Anyway, she wants a princess party, so a small princess party she'll get. I think mom & I are gonna go looking around for stuff today.
I've also got to figure out something to do for my Granny & my Grandma (yes, two different ones) in the next week or so. But I have some ideas.

I hope I have a good week. We have a lot that needs to be done. The house needs to be deep cleaned. I'm motivated at this very second, but that could very well change in about 10 minutes. Ugh.

Anywho, off to maybe do stuff!
Have a great Monday!
♥♥♥
Brandy

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I kind of LOVE this quote.

A little advice from a mechanics' wife.

Just a few pieces of advice I'd like to put out there for you to maybe keep in mind the next time you go to have your car worked on for whatever reason...


1. Have realistic time expectations. Just because you are taking it in for an oil change doesn't always mean that you will be in and out. It's likely that they are already busy, or have another waiting before you.  You may take it in for something relatively minor and end up having to leave it for multiple days. They might have to wait for parts to get there. They might have to order a special tool. There are several things that can slow them down. And the bigger the problem, the longer the wait.  I would say maybe have someone you can call to pick you up should the issue be more than you expected it to be.  Just know that you may have to wait longer than you expect, or want, to.

2. You get what you pay for. Unless you know someone who can give you a good deal, it's probably not going to be cheap. And as with anything else, if you go to the cheapest, fastest place- just know that you might not have the best quality work done. You'd hate to have to turn around and spend even more money to get some re-fixed just because you want speedy work instead of accurate work.

3. M is for mechanic, not magician. It takes time to check out a car and diagnose a problem. And not everything is able to be fixed quickly. Cars can be way more complicated than you'd think.  Also realize that they run into issues too. One small problem may lead to a bigger problem. They can't snap their fingers and fix it. And just because they are mechanics does not mean that every single problem is easy to figure out. I can tell you that's not the case at all.

4. Don't take your car in on E. If your taking your car in for some kind of issue other than oil change or something minor, chances are they will have to drive it down the road to hear/feel what you hear/feel so they can better diagnose the problem. And them they will likely drive it again once it's been fixed to make sure that what they did actually seemed to fix it. Don't take your car in on empty. Just don't do it.

5. Be appreciative. That's pretty self explanatory. As long as there is an honest mechanic doing work for you, you'll be taken care of. Don't be a jerk.


Today is National Tradesmen Day so I wanted to make a post having to do with my husbands profession. Many of my family have been, or can be classified as tradesmen; carpenters, electricians, wood workers, and mechanic. I actually didn't know about National Tradesmen Day until about a month ago. I think it's cool. So, today (or any day), thank a Tradesman!

 

TGIF.

♥♥♥

Brandy