um okay

So I realize that a few days ago before Mr. Fitness left, we took a picture on the water and I'm wearing a sleeveless top and it was very warm.

Okay so, um, not so much today. And I'm not too happy about this. A sweater and scarf?

Yes this is a scarf....in South Florida?

Oye.

Our New Home

Okay so I've been wanting to post something about this for a month. I didn't want to jinx it or anything in case it didn't work out.....but I found out this morning that we are approved for a beachfront condo!

It's gorgeous. It's in Jensen Beach on Hutchinson Island and the owners are moving to a different complex that allows dogs. Since the housing market really sucks here (you think its bad in The Ham - uh no) and especially for the upper end market like a beachfront condo - they decided to lease. They never even marketed it since I had already been in touch with the realtor for a separate condo that wasn't for us - I told him what we wanted and voila! he had the "perfect place" for us - and he did not lie. So, on December 1, 2008, the place is ours for 365 days! Woo Hoo!

It's on the 10th floor. There are two heated pools, gas grills, spa, sun bathing deck, pool table, gym, tennis courts and car wash (to wash the sand and salt off your car of course).

Here are some pix - it comes unfurnished but the pics have the owners furniture that will be removed.

Front bath:

Master bath:

Cute built-in office (which offers sunset views over the Indian River):

Guest room (you can't see it in this picture but it has french doors that are adorable):

Beach view from balcony at dusk:

View from master bedroom:

On the other side of the bar thing is where the dining set goes:

sunset over Indian River from back door:

Living Room:

View to the left of other condo and one of the pools - and the best part, the ocean:

View from beside kitchen looking out:

And just a short elevator ride and a couple of steps away:

long week

no, i haven't fallen off the face of the earth. It was just a really long week last week with our big event on Friday! Though it was one of the most stressful times in my life it turned out to be a great event.

The Spinners did a great job and my boss and I hung out with the band for a bit afterwards so that was neat. When I came home my baby was waiting on me! It was so awesome to have Mr. F here for the weekend!

I was able to show him the condo we may be leasing - I will find out for sure tomorrow in the am so if that happens then you should look forward to some pics showing the place off - it's super nice! We went to Oktoberfest in downtown Stuart which was really lame so we just went to Duffy's (a sports bar) to watch the rest of the LSU game and hang out. We also went to this cool EarthTones store, where we have been several times - they have a door mat that says "nice underwear" hahaha.

We went to the beach and just spent the entire weekend together. He had an "interview" on Sunday and it went really well. I think they want to hire him and he's really excited about it.

We've even had a lot of activity on our house this week so maybe we will hear some good news about that in the next few days - that would be nice!

Although it sucks that I had to drop him off this evening, I will see him three days! I'll be in THE HAM this weekend! woooo hooooo! Sweet Home Alabama! It's a short trip but it will be fun!

Here are my favorite shots of the week:

This was the best photo I had of the Spinners with the huge rubberband - apparently that is part of their act when singing the finale song - Rubberband Man, which I recognized from a Toyota commercial or somethin'.

Some cool shells we found at the beach!

A really neat cloud formation while at the beach, where we saw a shark! eek! good thing we weren't in the water...

Our view while eating lunch today before we went to the airport. We went to Shrimpers!

At Shrimpers....

my weekend

had a pretty good weekend.

Friday I took my roomie to eat and book shopping - it was her bday! I bought a new bible. It's called The Green Bible. Mr. Fitness calls it my hippie bible. Probably so. heehee

Saturday I slept in and talked to Mr. Fitness for a while that morning and then went to the beach, which was nice. I came back and cooked dinner for my roomie and I, then watched a few movies.

Today, we went to church in Palm Beach. My roomie's co-worker's son was getting baptized. It was actually the first time I have been to church since being here and it was good. I needed that. It was actually very similar to my church in Alabama. The music anyway. The sermon was very good and humbling.

Then we went to eat at the Crab House on Jupiter Island and went to the beach in Hobe Sound. We were wearing our "sunday best" while at the beach (we left our shoes in the car, which was good b/c I was wearing my nice black pointy heels) and stuck out like a sore thumb. Ha.

And then I spent the rest of the day doing nothing but chilling and reading my new vamp series.

The countdown has begun! Mr. F will be here in 4 days! Yippee! The big event we are having at work with The Spinners is this Friday so I'll be working my butt off all week. We are also having a cocktail reception on Wednesday for a different event we are having in February. It's a designer showhouse event, where the non-profit I work for receives the proceeds. It's going to take place at Frances Langford's old home. Apparently, she was a famous Hollywood star in the 30s or something like that and Bob Hope and Jackie Gleason used to hang out there and from what I've heard naughty things happened! I actually have the key to her house in my car. My boss gave it to me so she wouldn't lose it.

Gee, I hope I don't lose it......

Inspired by Bro N Law

to write about something serious. I read his new blog and I was like "whoa - this is serious stuff".

I don't think I've written anything serious on here and if I have it may have been once.

So, here's to you V.....

I'm struggling. I cry every night. I have to take Tylenol PM to sleep. Job is stressing me so much my chest hurts. I think about Chad way to much and imagine us doing this and that together. Will our house sell? Will Chad get a job in this freakin horrible economy (is it really horrible or is the media controlling it? maybe a little bit of both) Everyone says it will be worth it....look at the bigger picture. Yes I can see the bigger picture. I'm great at visualizing. I obsess over it actually. But it is not changing the here and now. And the worrier in me even thinks, what if I lose my husband before "his time" and I have to spend the rest of my life without him. Like, what if God is trying to prepare me because we won't be together for much longer. If I even think too hard about that I start to wig out. No joke. I start crying and panicking and everything. This is where my mind is going way too often and I can't stop it. And right now I have a lump in my throat and a knot in my tummy. Today, I thought - how much more of this can I take? I mean, people have to go through much worse than this all the time - like army wives. I could never be one of those. Of course, you are thinking "yeah but you are at the beach." Yeah. I am. But, it seems empty without the person I'm supposed to be sharing my life with. Sharing. Together.

And now, I feel bad that I just spilled my feelings. Boo woo poor pitiful me.

Maybe I need medication. Or maybe I need to post on this thing more. My friend Christine calls it free therapy. But then, do I really want people to know what I'm really thinking?

I THINK not.

V, this was a bad idea.

Happy Anniversary to us!

Today is our 6th year anniversary. It's ashame we are apart but that's just how it is.

He looked up the traditional presents for 6 years and it was iron or candy. So, he decided to go with candy! Lucky me since I passionately adore candy! No really I have a love affair with candy.

When he was here last, we went to an art festival and he bought me a great piece for our anniversary that I have since had framed.

The card reads: "Six years ago today you made all of my dreams come true. And today, you are making all of my new dreams a reality as well. You are an incredible woman, lover and friend. A thousand times I love you."

I cried.

I am a blessed woman.

got my hair did

IKEA virgin no longer

from the wise words of Yoda - 'good for the soul is IKEA'.

okay yes I know he didn't say that but if he were real he would.

it was quite overwhelming and I did actually hear the hallelujah chorus when I walked in.

And SURPRISINGLY i only spent like $40 versus the $250 I had allocated....but I will SOOOOOO be back when we have a place to furnish! I'm sooo getting those clear chairs!

Here are some few random shots of my adventure:

And, today was a busy busy day. I have officially changed my name after almost 6 years of marriage. Go Social Security office! They made it quick and easy and all I had to do was sign the rights over of my first born. I also had a meeting tonight at a home on the beach and I snuck out and took this picture - I kinda look like a vampire which I think is really cool since I'm in a vampire stage with the books I'm reading (hey, Twilight will do that to ya.)

I also Skype-d with my favorite family members! It was so good to see my bro and sis in laws and my adorable nieces. I miss you guys so much! Fortunately, I will see them in 3 wks when my sweet baby girl turns 1!

Please note post dated 7.7.08 entitled IKEA

I'm driving to Orlando tomorrow for new employee training at corporate and guess what's in Orlando? Home of "the way you live every day. That's how we define our homes. A functional, welcoming kitchen for weeknight dinners and late-night talks. A comfortable living room that invites everyone to stretch out and tune in. And when all the activity is done, a peaceful bedroom to shut the door and re-charge"

it's IKEA! and as soon as my training is over I'm trading in my heels for some tennis shoes and off to shop my heart out!!!!!

I'M SO FLIPPIN EXCITED - I made a list (yes I know big surprise) of everything i MUST see.

I only have a few hundred to spend so I have to be careful but as cheap as some things are there I should be able to fill my car up quite nicely - did I mention that I'm so flippin excited???????

I'm taking my camera to document my first trip! hee

I'm Still a Rock Star

So What I am a Rock Star. I'm diggin Pink at the moment - i love that chick! She rocks!

And I guess i was reminded of the song Dear Mr. President that she sings with the Indigo Girls....great song too...because I went to an Obama Rally today
- Obama wasn't there but Mr. William Jefferson Clinton was.

It's the first time I've ever seen a President that close. It was to get people to vote. And it was 3 blocks from my office on the Intracoastal. Beside the same restaurant where I had my business meeting and I saw Flipper.

For the record, I have no clue who I'm going to vote for. I really don't care. But I do. But maybe I just pretend to care. I don't know.

Here are some highlights:

Snipers! (in the middle of the photo):

You go lady supporting your man (and woman) - I just like it cuz it says Lipstick:

A guy with a lot on his mind so he wrote it on a board:

This guy was so cute even if he is a Clinton supporter - he kinda looks like my granddad, who coincidentally is also a Clinton supporter:

It was interesting. And last but not least, THE MAN OF THE HOUR!! (they played U2's It's a Beautiful Day as he walked on stage so hum that to yourself as you view these):

And this one is my fave b/c I have some morons' hands and camera in the shot: