Falling into place

Happy Monday friends!
 Did everyone enjoy the superbowl? It was a nailbiter with great commercials and I really liked the halftime show. We watched it at a party at my aunt and uncles clubhouse....let's just say there was an all you can eat buffet of deliciousness!

So as I was falling asleep last night I thought about how I'm really happy with the turn my life has taken in the past few days.
I had an evaluation at the gym and I have gotten fitter in many ways!
I'm starting at my OWN store today. No more floating for me!
There is a glimmer of hope in my love life...sorry can't divulge much more than that! ;-)
In the next couple months I'm going to start looking for my own place....super exciting!

I'm happy for such a positive start to the week and I hope you all have a great Monday as well!

Yours Truly,
 Amanda

Perks

This came up on my Twitter feed today and felt I needed to share.  I thought it was funny!

10 Secret Perks of Going Through a Break-Up

1. Everyone reminds you how beautiful, smart, funny, and just overall great you are. Of course you know you are, but when someone tells you that they no longer wish to talk to you, spend any time with you and just generally wants to dissociate himself from you, you tend to forget.
2. Your friends take you out to dinner —sometimes they even pay. Because you’re being so open and they feel bad for you, they sometimes tell you secrets about themselves. How they got dumped, too. Except their stories can be worse! Oh my God! You laugh. You get to know your friends in a new way. You know who your closest friends are. And you feel better.
3. You can buy whatever you want and not feel guilty. You deserve those new boots, and especially those sheets from Anthropologie. You need a pick-me up outfit for going out. And you’ve always wanted that St. Germaine lipstick from MAC. You don’t do this all the time, you’re mourning!
4. You can eat whatever you want and not feel guilty. But if you’re really lucky, you might even lose your appetite, lose a few pounds, and look even hotter. Silver lining.
5. You are more likely than EVER to meet another boy. People dig their cute single friends out of the woodwork to set you up. Plus you give off that I Am Newly Single Vibe, which is scientifically proven to attract a guy. If I could capture that pheromone and put it in a perfume bottle, I am convinced I would be the richest person alive.
6. Your parents feel bad for you and give you lots of attention. Obviously working through some childhood issues here, but whatever. If you go home, Mom will make you whatever you want to eat and your dad will buy you something stupid that he would never ordinarily buy you, like a cute top or something un-dadlike.
7. You can be a total weirdo in your next relationship no matter what, even if you actually are a weirdo in relationships, and call it a “rebound”. Also, your rebound can be totally random—the guy you fantasize about but would never have pursued. “Dude, why is Natalie seeing that guy who works at Whole Foods?” “Reeeee-bounndddd.”
8. You can fantasize about a whole new life. Maybe you’ll move to New Zealand, get your PhD in Educational Psychology, get a dog, or just bangs.
9. You can fall in love again. And you will! And when you do, you’ll get to feel those butterfly feelings again, and this time, you’ll realize how much better you could do than your ex. What was his name again?
--Written by Natalie Golub for HowAboutWe.com

Have a great weekend!  

Yours Truly,

Amanda

It's a bright Groundhog's day!

Hey everyone!
 Yes he saw his shadow...6 more weeks of winter. Darn the winters are sooo awful down here in Florida ;-)
Today I really got into the spring spirit. I had my hair trimmed and got my nails done in this great BRIGHT color called "Hollywood"

Then I headed over to Saks to buy myself a little belated birthday/early valentine's gift.

Yes these are the Tory Burch Reva Patent leather flats in Red Volcano. Here's another view:

I'm so excited to wear these to work and with jeans as a casual look!
I've had this week off from work except for tomorrow and I've been getting back to the gym, relaxing, hanging out with my sister and going out with friends. I have this weekend off and will be going out with the girls tomorrow night and then a superbowl party on Sunday!

Hope you're all having a great week!

Yours Truly,
 Amanda

Single

Hey everyone!
 I know I've been a bit MIA the past week. My boyfriend and I broke up so I've been a bit pre-occupied. Although I'm sad, I'm also being as optimistic as possible. I know this is all in God's plan. I'm getting back to focusing on me. I have so much I want to do, learn and accomplish. Now is as good of a time as any! I thought I'd share some inspirational pinterest posts with you all.

Hope you're all having a great week!

Yours Truly,
 Amanda

My First OOTD

Hey everyone!
  I've always liked reading blogs where the blogger does OOTD (outfit of the day) posts. It's fun to get fashion ideas that way! I usually don't think a  whole lot about what I wear to work but when I do I feel like I want everyone to see! Also I have to wear a lab coat at work so half my outfit is usually covered up anyway.
Disclaimer: My photography skills are not good and I took this on my phone. Also I think the angle of the mirror makes me look very short, lol don't judge!

So this is an outfit I wore to work the other day!

cardigan-Loft

top-Express

pants-Gap

shoes-Franco Sarto

There you have it. Now don't go calling What Not to Wear on me!


Yours Truly,
 Amanda

Friday Five

Hey everyone!
 Here's my Friday five! Yay for Fridays!!

1. My hilarious cat

2. My clarisonic Mia 2 

3. Kiehl's Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing Masque

 

4. EOS Lip Balm in Lemon Drop

 

5. Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility

Have a great weekend everyone! I'll be back soon with my first OOTD post!

Yours Truly,

 Amanda

11 Things!

Hey everyone!
 My good friend Hilliary over at Happily Ever Healthy tagged me to answer 11 questions about me!

Here goes:

1-What is one thing you cannot start your morning without?

COFFEE!!!!

2- What was the most memorable moment of 2011

Wow, there were a lot, probably graduation day and celebrating with family and friends :-)

3- What is one goal you have for 2012

Get healthier by eating better and exercising more!

4- If you could live anywhere in the World where would you live?

Hmm...Well if I could bring all my friends and family with I would live in Europe in some old city close to the sea 

5- What is your favorite childhood book?

I had so many! My sisters and I LOVED Dr. Seuss

6- What made you start blogging?

I was inspired by some of my friends who had started blogs!

7- Who are your style icons?

Duchess Catherine, Whitney Port, Lauren Conrad, Audrey Hepburn, Jennifer Aniston

8- What is 3 things you never leave the house without?

Chapstick, iPhone, Sunglasses

9- What is your favorite food?

I could not pick one thing from steak to seafood to veggies to fruit, I love it all!

10- What is something you have always wanted to do?

Go to New York around Christmas time

11- What is your dream job?

I think I'm still trying to figure this out!

I hope you all have a great start to your week!

Yours Truly,

 Amanda