Random Wednesday

Happy Wednesday! I'm so excited to link up for Shanna's very first "Random Wednesday"!
Well, friends... this is definitely random!



-I don't want to get out of my cheetah pajamas. Ever. They're so comfortable...they're super warm and perfect for the past couple nights that it's been cold. We haven't turned the heat on because it's been warm during the day and the apartment is so sunny, it heats up quickly. Night time is a different story and gets a little chilly! Coincidentally I have cheetah slippers that I also can't take off. Is it just me or does cheetah print make everything better?

-Pre-employment tasks are the worst. I've been running around getting fingerprinted, a physical, drug test, TB test, ugh! It's nice to be off work this week but a little annoying I have to get all this stuff done! Plus, it means I have to change out of my pajamas. How obnoxious!

-Speaking of pre-employment. I've been experiencing something called "nerves". A lot of them. More like anxiety towards this change in my life. I thought the hardest part would be leaving my old job, which was very difficult. I'm starting to think the hardest part is this part. The in-between time, the unknown. The adjustment to a new routine, the uncertainty and insecurity. I've tried so hard to be positive about this transition- and don't get me wrong. I am excited. I know I made the right decision. I'm just... scared. And that's okay...or at least, it will be. Right?

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-It makes me super happy that Target is all decorated for Christmas (and the other winter holidays). And by decorated, I mean it's full of things I can buy to decorate my house. Self control, Alyssa. Self control.

-Parenthood makes me cry. Every time. I've trained myself to keep the tissue box next to me while watching.

-I've been having super weird dreams. They're extremely life-like and are freaking me out. I never remember my dreams, but lately it's been every single night. Last night I re-lived my last day of work, but it was totally different than my actual last day. Down to every detail. Yes, I'm a mental health professional and can figure that one out, but seriously?! Settle down, brain. Please!

-Last but not least, Kohl's is sharing an exclusive coupon code with all you lovely people! Use code "TENBLOG" for 10% off your purchase at Kohls.com now through December 29. It can be used stacked with another coupon code. Perfect timing for gift shopping! While you're at it, buy something for yourself and get those cheetah pajamas I just mentioned :)

Hopefully I didn't completely bore you or freak you out by all this ;) I'm loving this link-up because this is totally how my brain works. I'm always writing down extremely random things that pop into my mind so this is perfect for me. Thanks, Shanna! :)

High Five for Friday!

Happy Friday, everyone!

What a week it's been!

Here are my high five from the week..

{1}

Homemade Macaroni and Cheese. 'Nuff said

{2}

Finally settling in to our new apartment. It's definitely a process. I'm looking forward to the time I have off so I can set up the loft area... it's going to be an office/guest room and I'm so excited!

The view from above when we were moving in... it freaks me out but I love the tall ceilings!

{3}

TV. This can pretty much be included in every week's high five. I can't get enough of Revenge. It's been my favorite show since it began last year. I'm hooked. I want to start watching again from the beginning, and I usually hate watching things more than once. Also, Grey's this week! I missed it last week and it was great as always!

{4}

My bloggy friend Dani sent me a package! A glitter owl, herbs from her garden, and Scentsy samples! It totally made my week :)

{5}

I can't believe it, but this is my last day of work at my current job. I'm sure the day will be filled with tears. It's also full of nerves, excitement, and fear for my new opportunity, so I'm feeling a lot of different things at once.

I also get a full week of nothing next week before I start the new job. No work, no responsibilities... I've never had a vacation like this. No worrying about the things I have to get done at work when I return because I won't be returning. No checking work email on my phone and getting sucked back into it, no work cell phone on 24/7, NONE OF IT. It's going to be really hard to get away from all of it after 4 1/2 years. To get myself out of that "groove". To lose my downtown Inner Harbor parking. (Yeah, there were serious perks to this job I'll definitely miss! Ha!) Most of all not seeing the pretty faces of my amazing co-workers who had turned into a second family! I'm going to miss those ladies so much! I'm going to miss my kids who I've seen grow and change and am so proud of.

It'll definitely be an adjustment but I'm as ready as I can be... I'm also going to miss this lil office!

I hope everyone has a great weekend!!

Friday!

Happy Friday!

Thank goodness for the upcoming weekend (don't I say the same thing every week?)

Here are my highlights from the week!

I'm normally not a huge fan of fall, but I loooove fall clothes.

Layering is a must when it's still a little warm outside during the day, cooler in the mornings/evenings, and FREEZING in the office. It's very confusing!

{1} I love this peplum top {I have to admit, I wasn't sure about the stripes at first. Now, it's love}

{2} New TV. Especially Private Practice and Grey's Anatomy.

Thanks, McDreamy, for not dying. I know I can count on you. Even though you look sad, and might not be able to do surgery for a while. It's going to be okay, I know it.

I went through so many tissues. I can't WAIT until next week. Can.Not.Wait.

{3} Ever have a day you don't feel like doing your hair and just want to put it up in a bun while it's wet? Well, I did the other day (and do a lot). I had some extra time and decided to just take a few minutes to dry/curl a little and ended up with one of the best hair days in a while! When does that ever happen??

Excuse my cheesin.

{4} Trying harder for positivity...

and to believe that things will get better!

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Lately, things haven't gone exactly as planned in our lives. 

It's a struggle, but I'm trying so hard to just try and take control of the things I can and let go the things I can't change. 

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{5} Weekend Time! We're going to the Haunted Pub Crawl in Annapolis...I got Chris tickets for his birthday a couple months ago and we're finally going. I'm so excited! Pictures to come, for sure.

I hope everyone has a great weekend! 

Linking up w/ Lauren!