Life: On Growing Up (Pt. 1)

Growing up, Lawyer, Life, LSAT

When I was a little girl I wanted to be an attorney when I grew up.  I wanted this more than anything else and against all the odds I was almost close to realizing my childhood dream.  I was always proud to tell people that I knew exactly what I wanted to be unlike my peers who didn’t.  I mean seriously what 6 year old knows what they want to be when they are older.  I did such a great job convincing people that I was going to be an attorney that I lost track of the things that really made me happy and why I wanted to be one in the first place.    


Things began to change last year when I realized that life as I knew it is not as easy as I thought it was when I was a child.  Law school is not only expensive but it also requires a lot of commitment.  If I was going to attend law school I would have had to put the wedding aside and everything else for that matter to concentrate on the LSAT.  Before I made a decision I read this book, this book, this book, and many more which I suggest if anyone is considering being an attorney should. Since at this point in my life I’m not ready to make that financial commitment and I’m not willing to give up 3 years of my life I have decided to set aside this childhood dream in the attempt to pursue bigger and better endeavors.     



The problem I find myself in now is not knowing where to go from here.  I read the books, I did my homework, I worked my butt off, and now that it’s all said and done where do I go from here.  How do I begin the transition process?  I feel now how the other 6 year olds felt so long ago.  I did such a great job convincing everyone who I wanted to be that somewhere along the way I lost myself.  The hard part for me is not finding a job but trying to pin point exactly where my passion lies.  If you haven’t noticed I love to bake and take photos but who doesn’t, right?  Along the years I have become more realistic about my capabilities and I realize that there are countless of people out there that are better qualified bloggers, bakers, and photographers than me.  I know what you’re thinking right about now, this girl is depressing me with this post but stick with me I have a point to make. 

When I got married I never realized that I was going to have such a supportive and loving husband that would encourage all the crazy shenanigans I do.  I have an opportunity now that many would dream about including myself a few years back.  I am able to be anyone I choose to be.  Isn’t that crazy?  Throughout the years nobody except my hubby ever told me, “You don’t have to be a lawyer if you don’t want to, you can be a _______ instead.” When he uttered those words it was like a heavy load had lifted.  Many had said to me that I couldn’t do it but nobody every mentioned that there was nothing wrong with changing my mind. What a concept? 

Here’s an interesting article on the subject matter.   

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Life: Lazy Sundays

Life, Movies

Recently we began to subscribe to Netflix and I’m sad we didn’t decide to do this sooner. We used to get our movie from Redbox or we would watch whatever was on television. We are officially addicted to instant movies and we are not afraid to admit it.  We began our subscription with the free 30 day trial but we soon realized that the monthly charge is worth every penny.


One of our favorite categories is romantic comedies.  What can we say we are cheesy people that love to laugh.  I wanted to share with you some of our favorite romantic comedies.  This list is not complete and is not in a particular order but you’ll get the idea of the types of movies we enjoy watching.


I love this movie even if it’s completely predictable.  The best part is that towards the end of the movie they play one of my favorite songs of all time.





This has to be one of my favorite if not my favorite movie of all time.  When my best friend saw this movie he looked at me and said, “Wow, that was totally you.”  The best part about this movie is that it’s French. 



I can’t say enough about this movie.  How can you erase true love out of your mind.  I love Clementine. 


This movie follows love in different manners and one of my favorite parts is of the guy who is love with his best friend’s wife but can’t have her.  


I love this movie because it’s so different than the rest because it’s a story about love.  I love how the characters draw you in.  My favorite part is this part.  


Always a bridesmaid never a bride.  I love this film because I get to see different types of dresses and the bar scene. 



I love this movie because it has a wedding in it.  I love that she had the audacity to question her parents values and forms her own.  I had a Big Fat Mexican Wedding. 

What romantic comedies do you suggest we should put on our list as a must watch?

Sweets: The Best Pancakes…

Baking, Banana, Cooking, Pancakes, Recipes, Sweets

...well at least thus far.  Growing up as a child my mom used to make us pancakes on the weekends, the box kind.  When I worked at the "Happiest Place on Earth" everyone used to eat pancakes at the restaurant where I worked but I used to get them from the employee diner, the pre-made stuff. Now as an adult I decided that it was time to kick the box and pre-made habit and make them from scratch.


I searched all around the web until I found a recipe that I believed deserved some attention and where I can use up some buttermilk I had.

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Sweets: Cake Balls, Bites or Pops?

Baking, Cake Balls, Cake Pops, Sweets

My latest obsession has been with Bakerella and the fabulous creations she makes.  I began to stalking her blog last year but I hadn't dared to make any of her wonderful looking cake balls or bites or pops until now.   Like I previously mentioned here I wanted to make something special for my cousin's baby shower and I decided to give these cake balls a try.

Red Velvet Cake Balls Adapted from here:

What you need:


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Life: Giving Back through Sewing

giving back, Life
I know there are lots of crafty people out there that are willing to put their mad skills to good use.  Craft Hope is asking for your help in making pillowcases for terminally ill children.  I’m not very good with sewing (more like I’m not really into it) but I am going to take on the challenge either way.  Please check out their post Project 9 for more information.  The deadline for the pillowcases is September 15, 2010 so please take on this worthy challenge and spread the word to all your crafty friends.

Blogging: Is That Whack

Life

My friend began her own blog this week and I wanted to share it with you guys.  The only way to really describe her blog is awkward, funny, raunchy, and definitely not for the faint of heart.  If you are ready to come out of your comfort zone you should stop by at Is That Whack and read for yourself the musings of my friend Miss Wackney Houston.


If you’ve ever wondering if something you or someone you know does is whack please head over and summit a question.  Don’t worry you don’t have to tell her your real name.


Update: She has now started a new blog meanBUTfunny where she honestly herself. If you get a chance you should check it out because its really entertaining. 

Recipes: Glazed Brussels Sprouts

Brussels Sprouts, Cooking, Recipes

I went to do my monthly grocery shopping the other day and I found myself standing in the produce section looking at recipe cards the grocers have for customers to take.  I grabbed one that said Glazed Brussels Sprouts  and I headed on my way.  Please keep in mind that I had never purchased this vegetable or even tasted it.



Today I prepared them and to my surprise they were pretty tasty. My hubby liked them but didn't love them.  I'm trying to expand our palate and as I do that I will share with you my experiences.

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Life: Mending a Broken Heart

Life, Love, Relationships

Like I previously mentioned I began this blog when I was planning my wedding and now it has grown into my personal outlet where I share with the world my inner thoughts.  Okay, so I might be exaggerating a tad but I do like sharing with you real things that are going on in my life.


Here is my dilemma:

A close friend of mine has a broken heart (yes it is a friend and no it’s not me) and I don’t know how to fix it.  I feel like I might be taking a different approach than my other friends and I don’t know if I’m being too insensitive.  Let’s just say that the love of her life did something that he shouldn’t have and they broke up as a result of it.  I love her dearly and even had her stay at our apartment for a couple of days until she finds her own place.  The problem is that a lot of our mutual friends keep texting me and asking me what they should do to cheer her up.  I believe that she should have time to “grieve” the relationship and then go out but my other friends are adamant about taking her out.  Please keep in mind that this happened a few days ago.


The questions I have for you are:

  • Do you believe infamous claim once a cheater always a cheater?
  • Should someone have a grieving period after a relationship ends? If so how long?
  • Am I being too insensitive by not taking her out and about myself?
  • If your best friend had a broken heart what would you do to cheer her up?     



I should know the questions to all these answers but I feel that it’s always good to get an outsiders perspective.


I would appreciate any feed back you can give me as I attempt once more to help my friend mend her broken heart.