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Vera is my weakness

My husband has made me realize that lately, I don’t ever take time to buy something nice for myself since I’m constantly spending my money on him and Grayson. I’m sorry but I’d much rather buy my adorable one year old a cute swingset instead of spending tons of money on a Prada purse or something of that like. So, to make the hubby happy, I went out and bought me a new Vera Bradley purse and change purse. I got the purse in the new Call Me Coral print and I adore it. I have also decided that when I start back school, I am going to buy me a school bag from Vera Bradley as well. I guess it’s the little things like a purse or a messenger bag that means I am taking time out of my days to think of myself for once!

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The party dilemna

Grayson’s first birthday party is this weekend. Jonathan and I obviously have very different opinions on what a baby’s party should be like. He wanted to dress Grayson up in a cute Thomas the Train outfit and have all the other little kids dress up in costumes of their favorite characters. I’m sure that would be an ultra cute idea but with it being basically 100 degrees outside, costumes are really a no go. We actually didn’t even invite that many kids at all since we just wanted to keep his first birthday low key with just family. I hope his party goes well and it doesn’t storm! Here’s to keeping my fingers crossed about the weather!

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What happened to WoW?

I was so excited to log on to World of Warcraft and play for a while. I haven’t played the game in forever and finally, I had some free time. So imagine my frustration when I went to log on and the game wouldn’t even work! It says I need to download a patch and then it says the patch failed to update. My only options are to contact technical support or reinstall. I am so annoyed. I want to play sooo bad!!!

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Road trip!

My cousin has always been sheltered most of her life. Her parents are the overbearing type and that makes my heart go out to her because unlike me, she was never encouraged to be her own person. For the past year now, she has been coming out of her shell. So much in fact, that she decided this summer she would pack up her Ford Escort and hit the open road. I am completely ecstatic for her because this has been a long time coming.

Her first trip was to Ohio to meet up with her boyfriend she has been seeing this past year. They met when she went to Ohio last Winter with her family and ever since then he has been coming down to visit her and vice versa. So, with her boyfriend in tow, they set out to explore the west. They wanted to see the historic Route 66 and then visit the Grand Canyon. Unfortunately, amidst all of her sight seeing and freedom, her car decides to break down. She called my dad freaking out because there was no way she was going to call her parents so they could rub it in her face that her first bit of freedom turned out to bite her in the butt! So my dad helped her locate a Phoenix auto repair shop to help get her some assistance. Thank God her boyfriend was with her because I can just imagine how panicked she would have been by herself which I wouldn’t blame her. My dad was worried about her car because before she left he already replaced the timing belt and checked the oil and other fluids. It turns out that my cousin had to have a new water pump. Once it was fixed, she was back on the road to more exploring. I am very proud that she did not let the drama of the car ruin her trip.

I am so excited for her to be home the end of this month and to see all of her pictures. She has already e-mailed me a few from the road on my cell! I am so jealous. I think I will have to talk Jonathan into taking a road trip with me!!

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My first ebay sell!

I am so excited right now because for so long I have wanted to sell something on eBay. Yes, I know, I’m a complete dork but I’ve always been a buyer and never the seller. Around Father’s Day I bought Jonathan a game for his xbox that he has been wanting. I bought it online because I found a new version cheaper than what I could find around here. Unfortunately for me, he went and bought the same game without me knowing. Great babe, just buy the gift for yourself before I can give it to you! Men, I swear! So I took this opportunity to sell the game back on eBay and I actually was able to sell it for more than I paid for. Someone bought it the first night I posted it. So now, I’m waiting on them to receive it and leave feedback. I already sent it out and left feedback for them. I can happily say my eBay seller virginity has officially been taken from me.

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The SSI Fight

I realized that after making the post about finding insurance I never explained that I am the one without insurance. Jonathan has insurance since he is on SSI. Jonathan has been deemed disabled because of a back injury even though he plans on getting a full-time job regardless because his check is not worth a dang right now. I hate for him to go without it though because he fought so hard to get on SSI. He applied and was denied the first time like most people so he had to file a disability appeal. Luckily, the second time around he was granted his SSI. His back still gives him major trouble but he is going to major in computers which hopefully will be less strain on his back. I just know we need some major income coming in if we ever hope to move out and start a life on our own.

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I want to be a success!

If you haven’t noticed from the past few posts, I am very adamant about my weight loss. I am taking the time and effort to make a plan and follow through. I think every time I’ve attempted to lose weight in the past that I have not taken the time to actually make a plan. Instead, I’ve jumped right in and that is where I mess up. For me to lose the weight that I need to, it’s going to be a constant uphill battle and like every great soldier, I need a game plan. I really want to be one of those weight loss success stories instead of the failure story I have always been.