The Plastic Was Delivered

Back up to Tuesday of last week. I was soooo incredibly stressed out with everything at work that I basically lost the ability to think like a rational person. I hadn't slept in 3 nights because I stayed up worrying about so much...so you can imagine how focused I was at that point.

I woke up at 2 am PETRIFIED that I had left my purse at work. Now, to most people this doesn't sound like a big deal, but at the time it was for me. We've had issues with theft after hours (we have to lock our laptops at night), so imagine the thoughts going through my head.

I was convinced that the 12 hours my purse sat unattended at my desk that I would have my identity stolen, and ruin my whole life. YEH I know, it sounds ridiculous now but at the time it was VERY real to me. So, fortunately I had my credit card statement and was able to call and cancel it along with my debit card.

NO sleep that night because I'm thinking to myself, "You are such an idiot, your SSN card is in there, have a good time living in the projects for the rest of your life."

OK fortunately, the cards were canceled with NO purchases on there that I didn't make so I was a little relieved about that.

And here's the funny part. I walked to my car the next morning (yes, of course 10 min late), and what do you think is sitting in the back seat. YES MAM...my sweet little HOBO was sitting there starring at me saying, "Hey Stupid, I've been here all night."

Well, I was without ANY form of payment except check (which is basically as good as a cassette tape these days) for all this time until today.

Very smart, to go out with $300 cash in your wallet. Smart Rachel...very smart.

You can imagine how thrilled I was when I got home to see a BIG envelope from Wachovia.

Let's just say I put that little beauty to work today after work.

OOOPS!

1st Stop: Dick's Sporting Goods
$150 on workout shirts...no shorts...just shirts....I know, Im not too proud of this

2nd Stop: Dillards
Marc Jacobs Sunglasses....ok I've been needing sunglasses desperately because all mine are scratched or broken and Im in the car all day, I dont want a squinting wrinkle. I figure if I buy a NICE pair, I won't lose or mess them up....heres to hoping!!

3rd Stop: Palm Beach Tan
Guess who was the idiot who signed up for monthly tanning package that is drafted from my checking account. Well, at least I'll be tan.

Glad you're back debby, because I missed you.

A few miles...

I wondered if all I needed was a little getaway and I would be re-charged to give work 150%. Well, I was right. I took a half day off on Friday and spent 4 hours in the car driving to Tallahassee. I usually despise long car rides, but this weekend was actually very pleasant. I got a call from an old friend I haven't talked to in FOREVER which got me through the long stretch of boring highway (thanks Whitt!!). I got a lot of thinking done about so many things and now Im ready for reality again.

You know, I don't know how we ever functioned without these little GPS beauties. Maps?? No thanks, I've got a sweet British woman who likes to tell me where to go and at times YELL at me because I made a wrong turn. Im not upset I won't be hearing "RECALCULATING!!" for a while! I get so irritated with that lady. She only wants to yell at me when I'm mid conversation with someone. I think I almost threw her out the window a few times, but she gained my trust back when I arrived at the exact house I was going to.

Something that I had forgotten I had was my old outdated ipod. I got it for my 21st birthday from my boyfriend at the time and I thouht it was the coolest thing ever. Poor thing doesn't get too much attention now (sorry Blake). Its in my console for when I go to the gym and I never never never use it because, honestly, my itunes leaves a lot to be desired. I usually listen to the radio or a cd, but I figured I would bring this little one out for pure entertainment and see what OLD songs I have on there.
I came to the realization VERY QUICKLY that its time I invest in some new music. Problem is, I don't have the time to sort through istore and find new bands. BUT, I went to Target tonight and bought one of these little gems.

I have to avoid using the debit card for that because I have no concept of money when I swipe cards and how easily I can lose $100 on songs in an hour.

So, any suggestions would be greatly appreciated for new bands!

The secret's out...I know there are some lurkers out there and its about time you speak up!

One more thing

Yeh I know I've had a few posts tonight, so they'll have to suffice for the weekend.

BUT,

watch this youtube file!

Its so funny!! This is a baby quad whose siblings are screaming and this kid is PASSED OUT!!

I feel that tired!!

The Devil Wears Prada??

Girls, remember when the Kate Spade and Prada knockoffs craze happened in junior high? I certainly do. I remember begging my mom to be like all the other cool moms and get on Ebay and bid on my Kate Spade Sam bag (two toned-grey and black....you know you remember these rectangular bags!!) and the Prada small messenger Nylon bag. You would have thought I had won the lottery when these BOTH showed up wrapped in my birthday gifts. And much to my surprise they came with certificates of authenticity. Basically, my mom is such a stickler to the rules that she insisted on buying something that wasn't hawked and imported illegally and she probably paid full price in the end and could have simply gone to Saks Fifth Avenue and not dealt with Ebay.

ANYWAY- I was OBSESSED! I used the Prada bag for a while there and it came in so much handy the two times I went to Europe.

I was on Saks' website today and they had this picture of their fall Prada items being showcased. You know, I appreciate designer items for their quality and design, but I'm practical. Im not paying over 150 for a pair of heels or more than 300 for a purse. UMMMMMMMMM if I was raking in the big money, I may have to change my tune though. Because............

"HELLO LOVA!" (Carrie, SATC)

I mean, really.

Thanks a lot Prada.

I'm quickly starting to miss my boutique days where a 50% discount meant, new wardrobe every season.

These are AMAZING!

This sucker is what did me in. I'm drooling!

This little peach has been on my wish list for about a year. I saw it in the prettiest merlot color last fall and it was love at first sight.

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While on the Prada theme, I just want to make a little comment. I'm pretty sure I work with a wannabe Miranda Priestley.

"Ok, hmm....tomorrow, I'll walk in and throw my coat on my assistant's desk and later demand she go to the coke machine and bring me a coke to put in my super sized McDonald's cup"

REALLY?

from now on, he will be referred to as Miranda :)

Packing up for the weekend!

Finally getting out of Montgomery for a few days and taking a mini-road trip down to Tallahassee to stay with a friend.

And while I dread the ride all alone, I CANNOT wait to be able to have FUN for once!!

So out come all the LONCHAMPS packed with an unreasonable amount of stuff because you never know what you may need!

That Storm is Gone

First of all, I'm beyond disappointed with the way the last post turned out. It took too much time to do, which is why I just left it the way it is...SORRY

The past few days have been so stressful and draining. I'm learning lessons in real world issues right now. Work has been the most amazing teacher I've ever had! I've laughed, I've cried, I've gained confidence in myself, I've lost that confidence and wondered what in the world am I doing with my life, I've made friends, I've lost friends. I've learned what I really want in life, whats important and what is not. I've put to action everything I've been raised with. I've been asked to do things I know are wrong. I've been asked to do things I know aren't wrong, but don't want to do. Its been what Kelly Clarkson calls a Beautiful Disaster (ONLY cheesy moment for today! )

Like I said, this week has taken so much out of me. I've been so stressed out with issues at my job, that I havent been able to sleep, eat, talk, function. The tension kept building and building until my moment of realization this morning. I realized its time I stop accepting what I'm being told and handle my issues without letting someone take care of them.

Something I truly have struggled with since I can remember is confrontation. I HATE it!! I will defend myself when confronted and have no problem doing it. But, starting the confrontation...not gonna do it. Sadly, I've lost a few friends because of this weakness. But with the help of my new friend CeCe, I've gained the confidence to face the HUGE problem I had head on. No more relying on someone else to fix the problem. And after a 2 hr meeting with the problem, I now feel such a feeling of accomplishment. I stared my fear straight in the eye and just flat out conquered it. Now everything is mended and feelings are sparred.

All it took was encouragement from a good friend to show me I have it in me. Thats all it took. Someone to show me that I have the strength to overcome something that has controlled me sooo many years. I'm truly grateful for this!!

I don't by any means think I've solved all of life's mysteries, but I do know this...I've grown up so much these past few months. Life has a new meaning to me. I've been LIBERATED (ahahahaha Im sorry thats for you Lisa King!!).

Another fun post will follow this, I just wanted to put a little heart felt post in there at some point so you can see I'm not as shallow as it looks!

Thanks alot TBS

Stepmom

Still my all time favorite. I cry EVERY time!

How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days

There was a Christmas Break that my sister and I watched this at least once a day for 2 weeks straight.

Uptown Girls

Yet another of my therapy movies. I've watched it OVER AND OVER so many times!!

You've Got Mail

I actually always used this one as a background to when I had to study. Im wierd, I know.

Under the Tuscan Sun

Such an encouraging movie.

40 Year Old Virgin

Makes me laugh every time. I'll quote this one with MK until the day I die.

The Devil Wears Prada

As cliche as it is to put this on my list, I'm a girly girl and this movie is basically like taking ecstasy for me!! HAHA

The Holiday

Jude Law....thats all I'm sayin

Two Weeks Notice

love love love it!!

You know what I can't stand?









I can't stand watching movies adapted to be on TV. At least, the movies I've watched repeatedly and know when things have been edited out.









I'm really bad about finding a movie I love and watching it OVER and OVER and OVER. I remember in high school, my therapy movie was Legally Blonde. For whatever reason, my mom tapped into this right off the bat. Whenever I had a bad day or was upset about something, a Blockbuster copy of Legally Blonde would appear in my room. After a few (more like 20) times of renting this movie, I received it as a gift for Christmas. And STILL to this day, I can watch this movie and quote it start to end.









So when TBS decides to show it, and they leave out scenes, not only do I know it and get perterbed, it messes the movie up for me.









Prime example. My ALLTIME favorite movie (although may soon be replaced or in a run off with The Holiday) is Stepmom. When its on TBS they edit out crucial scenes like when the mother (Susan Sarandon) is waiting on Isabell (Julia Roberts) to bring the kids home from a party. It's fall and shes sitting out in her yard surrounded by all the leaves and you can almost feel how cold it is. Right before they drive up, she's shown smoking a joint because she's dying of cancer. OF COURSE TBS cuts this scene and understandably so, but the thing is, this is the whole turning point of the movie. When Isabell starts to show that she not only wants to be the Stepmother, but actually loves the children as her own and their mother has to come to grips with it. Its amazing and it gets the boot. Thats my rant for the day.









But while I'm talking about movies, I thought I'd list my favorites. The list could go on and on, but these are the ones I've watched 10+ times.





What are your favorites?