New Years Fill Ins

I'm still trying to come to grips with the fact that Christmas was just about a week ago. I feel like I have been holding off on posting about Christmas to drag it out a bit longer. Each night I'm still watching ABC Family Christmas movies. I can't seem to get enough.

Linking up with Lauren
1. New Years is a great time for reflection on the past and having high expectations for the future.


2. One of my New Year's resolutions will be to drop a few more pounds before this wedding!



3. A New Year's resolution I've made in the past was to stop smoking! I haven't had one in over 3 years!



4. The most time consuming resolution I ever made was to budget and save money to purchase a home.



5. This year I will be spending New Year's Eve with my fiance, best friend and her husband. We are starting the night off getting dressed up and heading to a local resort bar where our friend works. We will probably ring in the new year at her house.

6. If I could wish one thing for my new year it would be to ENJOY our wedding. No stress,

7. 2012 is going to be filled with a wedding and our life as husband and wife! Can't wait. Less then 4 months to go!!!



Hope you have a great New Years!
Please be safe and smart!

Fill in Friday and a Holiday Tradition

The best way to spread Christmas cheer is ... ENJOY YOURSELF!!! I try to plan in October, do in November and CELEBRATE in December. It is all to often we are so busy running around that we don't enjoy anything!

The thing I love most about Christmas is ... spending time with the ones I love. I love celebrating but I also love the charity aspect of Christmas. I have seen it so much this year within my own organization and people so willing to help the children in need this year.


The holiday season is a time for ... Celebrating and doing good for others!


My favorite thing to eat during the holidays is ... I love it all but my favorite are the stuffed flounders and mussels marinara on Christmas eve.


I will be spending Christmas ... Eve with my family. Christmas Eve is a huge holiday tradition with our family and we will spend Christmas day with Brian's family.




Tis better to (give or receive?) ... I do enjoy both but I love giving! It makes me feel good when I know I gave some one something they really enjoyed opening.


I'm dreaming of a ... non white Christmas. No snow for me!!! Its in the forecast too!
 
Linking up with Lauren...
 

Each year our family tries to get a nice photo of all the cousins sitting on my parent's step. I don't know where this tradition started or why we squeeze ourselves onto the small steps. We are usually stuffed so much that we are sitting on one another. 

Its fun to see the progression of our youngest cousins over the last few years. 

The last shot is my favorite as we are all being ridiculous. 

We still try doing that just to tick our mothers off a bit.

If you could only hear them as these shots are taking place.

Four mothers yelling, "Andrew smile, PJ don't be an idiot. Martin don't look so mean, Would you guys just take a nice picture?!?!"

Its pretty fun. I love these small traditions our family has. It just makes Christmas so much more fun! 

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2010- Had to throw a silly one in there.

FROM OUR FAMILY TO YOURS HAVE A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!

Safe travels!!!!

xoxo
Kristina

Fill In Friday

I haven't done one of these in a while. To be honest I have lost any and all of my creative juices this week. I'm spent. I've got nothing left. Between my  insane work schedule, second job, holiday shopping and deciding to throw a holiday party tomorrow I can barely keep my head up. On top of all of this I have been trying to fit in cardio kickboxing classes whenever possible. Do you ever feel like you take on way to much and don't enjoy anything?

My biggest problem this year is figuring out what to get my fiance. He won't tell me what he would like and I have no clue what to get him. We are getting one another little things this year. Any suggestions?

On to the blanking....
Linking up with The Little Things We Do.

My most favorite "little thing" is ... Sitting on my couch with a cup off coffee after B leaves for work. Its so peaceful. The sun shining through the windows. Its usually my favorite time to blog too!


I would give anything to ... get off earlier then usual today. I've been working since 7 and have way to much to do to stay until 6:30.


I can't believe ... Christmas is a week away! Since when does December fly by so quickly? Don't you remember being a kids and it taking FOR-EV-ERRRRR! Not so much when your an adult!


The one thing I'd like to achieve today is ... to finish getting B's Christmas gifts! Oh and mail out Lindsay's gift from our Stocking Stuffer Swap! I know that was 2!
The last thing I want to do today is ... work till 6:30 tonight.


If I were writing my own blank today, I would say ... I can't wait to have all of my friends over tomorrow for our friend's holiday party. Even with all the complaining and work I love seeing everyone around the holidays. Its well worth it.


My favorite candle scent is ... Yankee Candle Autum Leaves and Adirondack Candle Company's Walk In the Woods.

Have a lovely weekend friends.

Doing anything exciting and fun?

If so have a fantastic time with whatever you do!

Fill iIn The Blank

This was one hell of a depressing week. I'm really glad its over. This week I found out a child I work with had another stroke and will be out of program for a while. The same day I found out that one of the girls I work with lost her 28 year old sister very suddenly. It has been depressing to say the least. I just want something positive. I want to hear happy news! 

I hope that your week has been a bit more uplifting. 

1.   A nervous habit I have is     biting my lips. I always bite on my upper lip when I'm nervous. I have a permanent indent in my upper lip. 

2.   Something that makes me sad is   everything going on at Penn State and the reaction of some people. So very sad   .

3.  Today I am thankful for    Friday being so darn close. I finally have nothing planned but hanging out with great friends and the fact that Thanksgiving and family are so close   .

4. My favorite room in my house is    my living room. My couch is so cozy and warm. All I need is a ceiling fan I like and a coffee table .

5.  I can't stand    talking to people who do no respond or listen when I'm talking to them.

6.  If I had an extra $100 to spend on whatever I wanted today I would    probably put some of it towards the wedding. Maybe even get myself a facial or a massage for some relaxation.

7.  The last person I hung out with was    my mom last weekend. Before she flew out to GA for my cousin's wedding we spent the day shopping and went out for dinner.

Linking up with Lauren

I hope you enjoy your weekend

xoxo

K 

Fill in the Blank Friday!

Happy Friday peeps! Hope you are enjoying today especially if have a 3 day weekend. I'm off today but have to work tomorrow. Boo! On Sunday I'm looking forward to softball playoffs! Lets hope we win a few! 

Linking up with Lauren

1.   My favorite new blog of the moment is     Hmmm, right now I'm liking The Paper Mama for her 50 days of DIY. Lots of good Christmas gift ideas.

2.   Something I am thankful for is   my nephew and being able to play with him all day yesterday. We read books, played trucks, sang songs. It was lovely   .

3.  Something that made me laugh this week was    our nephew came over looked in my ear and said "wax?" then walked over to B's ear and said  "hair", he also told his mom she needed a salad!

4. An item that is currently on my wish list is    hmmm, Philosophy Amazing Grace  .

5.  I am excited about    having Friday off to do nothing and just relax.

6.  If I were a color I would be     green. Don't really know why maybe because it remands me of the spring and fresh starts .

7.  My favorite way to spend a chilly fall day is by    enjoying a coffee. Going on a walk or hike and enjoying some antique shopping .

Fill in the Blank Friday!

Happy Friday!

This week has been has been a bit drama filled but also I had some really great moments. Kickboxing has changed my body for the better and it feels fantastic. Even my jeans felt a little bigger this week!!! I am glad to put this week to rest but I wish October would move just a bit slower. Next week is the end already. Kinda happy because our anniversary is a week from today and that is always a special time! I love the feeling I get when I think back to the first few weeks we started dating. It may be why I LOVE October. Such happy moments!

I think this might be my favorite Fill in the Blanks so far.

Linking up with Lauren

1.   Nothing says fall like      pumpkin spice! Pumpkin candles, coffee, cakes, pies, pumpkin beer. Yes please.

2.   My favorite autumnal tradition is   going apple picking. We go every year to the same orchard. Lots of memories there. If you read my blog often you would know our first date and engagement took place there. I can't wait to have kiddies and bring them there   .

3.  My favorite fall treat is   pumpkin spice coffee!  .

4. Fall makes me think of    Love    because    my happiest love moments with B took place in October and November. I remember that fantastic nervous feeling of our first few dates and remember thinking I loved him the day after Halloween .

5.  Autumn free form word association, go!    colors, leaves, pumpkin carving, trick or treating, Fall softball, apples, traffic (my home town is the biggest apple town in NY), Sam Adam's Oktoberfest.

6.  My go-to outfit in the fall is     jeans, scarf, sweater or my vintage denim jacket, with my distressed boots! 

7.  My favorite fall holiday is (Halloween or Thanksgiving)    Thanksgiving. I love Halloween but I love getting together with the family for Thanksgiving. We started a family tradition with B's fan last year and now we all go hiking Thanksgiving morning. We then get together with my family for the dinner and all the goodies. Can't forget to sweet potato pie! 

Enjoy your weekend! 

Anything fun planned?

xoxo 

K

Fill in the Blank Friday!

Happy Friday lovelies!
This month seems like its flying by.
I'm kinda sad about that. I love October.

1.   The most selfless thing I've ever done was     leaving my winning softball team for a team that isn't so great so that Brian could also play with me. On our winning team Brian didn't play half as much as the other guys on the team. I miss playing with all of my friends but happy with my decision.

2.   When it comes to working out    I absolutely HATE it but I know I have to do it. My gym is such a meat head gym with all the grunting and weight dropping. It makes me uncomfortable. I do work out and the entire time I think "I hate this. I hate this"   

3.  A woman should always   be comfortable in her own skin. The lack of confidence in girls/women can effect the way other people treat them. I never had confidence and I still struggle with my looks, my weight and not being good enough. It directly effects the way I allow people to treat me  .

4. I wish I could    drop about 20 pounds    and then I'd    not be so stressed about the way I look in my wedding gown. 

5.  A best friend is    some one who loves you no matter what you've done or said. My best friend is more like my sister.

6.  I can't get enough of     fun, fall activities. 

7.  This weekend I am    working on Saturday, softball on Sunday and maybe a little something fun added in.

What are your weekend plans?

Fill In the Blank Friday

HAPPY FRIDAY!!!!
This work week can't come fast enough.
Finally have a weekend free from work and stress!

Linking up with Lauren

1. My current obsession is Nutella. I've been eating it in my oatmeal with sliced bananas in the morning. SOOOOO yummy!

2. Fall make me happy.



3. My greatest strength is my ability to get things done. I hate having tasks hang over my head so I get on task and I work until its finished. Kinda like this a lot these days with planning the wedding!


4. When I add other people's stress and bad attitudes to my life. I let their problems bring me down and that is my greatest weakness.



5. My life is HAPPY. I have an amazing family, support system, house and fiance. This time of year always reminds me of the amazing things and people I have. All my really happy moments in life always seem to take place in the fall.


6. In high school I was quiet. I wanted to go un noticed. I didn't really stand out. I was friendly with everyone.


7. When I'm super tired I cuddle up on the couch under lots of blankets and cover my head with pillows or cover my eyes with my hands. I did a lot of this the past week. This darn cold has knocked me out!

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What are your weekend plans? Anything fun and exciting? I'm really hoping I feel well enough to hit up a local Oktoberfest. I need more German food and beer in my life!

Enjoy your weekend!
xoxo
K

Fill in the Blank Friday!

Happy Friday and happy Autumn. To bad it feels gross and muggy around here.

I'm linking up with Lauren

1.   The best thing I did all week was     taking a Zumba class. I have never done one before but now I see what all the hype is about. It was AWESOME! I danced my butt off. I really felt like I pushed my body and burned mega calories. Can't wait to do it again.

2.    Cuddling      make me super happy.

3.  Pets are   a huge cause of happiness   .

4.    My fiancé    is the best thing about my life.

5.  With the cooler weather I am looking forward to    warm coffee, sweaters, boots, blankets, baking.

6.  Something that's on my "wish list" right now is     to drop 20 pounds and actually feel good the next time I put on my wedding gown.

7.  This weekend I am going to    WORK, ugh, I work an autism camping retreat for 20 hours tomorrow BUT Sunday should be fantastic. I have a softball game then going to the Hoboken Arts and Music Festival. My FAVORITE!

Have a wonderful fall filled weekend!

xoxo

K 

1.   You should always take time to     have FUN!!!! Life is to short. You should do fun and exciting things whenever you can! Plus make simple everyday things fun (I need to continually remind myself that!!!)

2.    Belly laughs      make(s) the world a happier place to be.

3.  I can hardly wait for  our wedding   .

4.    Saturday   is my favorite day of the week.

5.  Something totally dumb and ridiculous that I love is    watching old One Tree Hill episodes on Saturday mornings when Brian is at work. I even watch on the treadmill at the gym. lol .

6.  If I could, I would   add about 2 hours to each day and make work days 2 hours shorter. I never feel like I have time for ANYTHING!

7.  I rather like    eating toast and jam for dinner   .

Linking up with Lauren

Happy Friday darlings! I can't wait to this work week to come to an end. Tomorrow is my best friend's bachelorette party. Its going to be a hectic weekend but I can't wait!!! 

Enjoy!

xoxo

K 

Fill in the Blank Friday!

Happy Friday all. Lets link up with Lauren and start filling in...

1.   Somewhere someone is sleeping. Man I wish I was too.

2.    MUSIC      is/are my muse.

3.  It would suck if    blooging    was no more because,    I would feel so diconnected .

4.    Its Friday and I'm doing dinner with my family   is/are my favorite thing about today.

5.  Life is kind of like     a movie script where you write your next scene .

6.  If I could have anything I wanted I would want   get married with out having to worry about $$$ any more  .

7.  A funny thing happened the other day...    I got hit on at Yankee Stadium and at a bar a few days before. I haven't been hit on in a long time. Although it used to bother the crap out of me when I was younger its pretty nice to know at 31 I still have it. Or maybe just of little of it, lol  .