Thankful for Booze.

It's that time of the week again!

Time to be thankful.

You guys know that I try to be thankful all the time not just on Thursdays but any who.

This week I am thankful for 

• The remote at the gym I hate watching something depressing while I'm trying to get my run on
• Our photographer Lauren for putting up with my two little monsters and still being able to get some great shots ( I will do a reveal post when they are all in!)
• Supportive friends who assured me that there is a difference in my progress pictures that I texted them 
• Miley, hate all you want but her new cd is amazing, and I will sing Wreaking Ball at the top of my lungs where ever and whenever I want. HOLLA
  

You know what else I am thankful for... Booze. Especially because I'm in full on slim down mode, and that means no booze or beer, and I miss you sweet nectar of the gods.

When I was in college we would drink the most random shit.  A bottle of Zhenka (aka rubbing alcohol, just kidding but seriously I think they are interchangeable) and a bottle of Dr.Pepper was boss. I also love me some Miller Lite.
Now that I am older my taste buds are much more mature.... haha.
I love me some Margaritas, which in reality is no different than college, but now I can stop myself at 3, 2, 1.
So here is my recipe which is stolen adapted from a restaurant I worked at in college.

The Spider Cider Margarita. 

2 oz. Tarantula Azul Tequila 
1 oz. DeKuyper Sour Apple Pucker 
4 oz. sour mix

This makes me think I need a girls night out with these, and lots of nachossssss. 

If you are looking for more drink ideas go check out this link up. 

Today is the last day to enter my giveaway! If you haven't already you can do so here

Tomorrow on the blog: I'm finally getting around to telling you all about Mabel and My trip to the Circus.

Whats in a Name

I found this great link up and I HAD to participate. I read a few of the other posts and I was laughing so hard.

It's also super interesting to hear where everyone else's names came from. 

Obviously my name is Candra, but my full first name is Candra Ellen. 

Yes that's right two first names. 

I also have a cousin named Vickie Sue. 

*Insert hillbilly jokes here*

When I was little I hated my name... why?

Because I never had pencils with my name on them. 

or license plate keychains

nightmare.

or pencil boxes. 

or ANYTHING. 

Unless I Sharpied that shit on....which I did. 

I also hated that my name was never in any baby books... although for some reason now it is. 

Another thing was that my name is CANdra, not KENdra, or SANdra. 

I mean it's a pretty simple name but apparently people don't like to sound things out anymore. 

Another fun fact is if you google my name you get a lot of Asian men...riddle me that. 

You also get my police record...womp womp. 

No pretending it's another girl when your the only person in the state named Candra. 

When Wikipedia came along they finally knew what was up. Apparently I am a superhero...which we all knew right. 

"Candra, sometimes called Kandra is a fictional character, a Mutant supervillainess appearing in Marvel Comics universe.

She is a member of the Externals and has exhibited immensely powerful telekinetic abilities in addition to being immortal."

"Candra's mutant ability is telekinesis, the ability to move objects with the mind.

Candra can use this ability at a molecular level and often uses it to activate latent mutant genes in an individual, granting them active mutant powers. She has also implied that, once given, she can also take these abilities away, presumably by returning the appropriate genes to their latent states. She also uses this ability to heal herself and, apparently, to stave off the aging process.

After having her body destroyed, Candra gained the ability to drain the life force from the death of a victim, which she needs to maintain her own body together."

So good.

I've asked my parents a million times where they got my name and they both say 

"I don't know we just liked it"

Oh....Ok. 

I tried to google the meaning, because I know it's something like Ray of Light or Sunshine or something and I found this...

Which has a striking resemblance... 

So I leave you with that. Where did you get your name? Do you rock two first names like me? 

Dear Holly,

I have no idea what to write about today.

Like...nothing... I've got nothing. 

I need to have some pre-planned post's for days like this. 

A few nights ago Holly from Where We Can Live Like Jack and Sally posted a heart wrenching story about her pup. We have a mini dachshund who I love to pieces so my heart broke for her. 

I love Holly and her Hubs, and her blog was the one that inspired me to start my own. 

I wanted to post something to lighten Holly's day so hopefully this makes her happy, and doesn't freak her out haha. 

5 Quick Reasons Holly and I should be Best Friends. 

1. We both love Bill Clinton. If we were friends when she got her tattoo, you bet your ass I would have a matching one. 

2. She loves things clean. When my husband and I moved into our new house the first thing I did was scrub the shower with bleach and didn't let anyone touch it for 2 days. 

3. She drinks beer.. Don't get me wrong I love me a good bitch mixed drink, but there is nothing that beats an ice cold beer.

4. She's a little neurotic... I feel that if you aren't a little crazy you aren't trying hard enough. 

5. She loved her Doxie, and I love mine, even though when she eats my new underwear I want to scream.

So yesterday I left a comment on Mamalaughlin's page telling her if she was going to do it I would to.

Then she emailed me back...

Shit.

I'm going to compete in a binkini comp. 

Who knows when (I'm hoping next year but gravity and my boobs are telling me otherwise) but it's on my list. 

Thats all I got for you.

Don't forget to enter my giveaway here! 

My Wish List...and a Giveaway

I love shopping, and looking online for new things.
At all time I have a list of things I want to buy for myself.
This drives my husband crazy
Not because I am spending too much money,
but because I NEVER BUY THEM.
I will pine over something for weeks and my husband is always saying JUST GET IT ALREADY. Starting this blog has not only connected me with amazing women, but has also shown me amazing women who make AMAZING things.

I have already talked about Frosted Willow on Etsy before, because I love her bangles. I follower her on Instagram (@frostedwillow), and she is always posting pictures of new bangles, and I want to buy them all. Especially this one.

I love tree and leave things, this braclet is right up my alley!

I also follow Casey on Instagram , because she's super inspirational when it comes to working out. Girl has a body on her I can only dream about. I noticed one day she had a link on her profile to an Etsy shop and I fell in love. I have seen these types of hairties all over the place. I almost always have an elastic on my wrist so the thought of it actually matching my outfit or jewlery is brilliant. I love this Chocolate Ombre one, because my entire wardrobe is brown.

Would it be bad to wear them all at one time?

Kaara from In the Kitchen with Kaara was my partner for this months Post Exchange from Jacquelyn at JustJacq. We have both commented a few times, that we were the perfect match. I'm pretty sure if she lived in my town we would be sitting on my front porch right now drinking wine or coffee. She is crazy busy and has a million things going on right now. She sells Advocare (love me some spark) works full time AND has an Etsy shop where I found these gems. 

Can't I just be wearing them now?!

If you also like all of these items, you are in luck, because I bought them, and I'm giving them away!!!
Since I can't justify buying them for myself I might as well buy them and give them away right?!

You have until Friday to enter so spread the word and may the odds be ever in your favor (yeah I'm a nerd AND WHAT).


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Posting on a Sunday?! What's next?!

I've seen this link up a lot and I always thought it would be a cute idea... if only I had time.
Do I have the time today...
No of course not, it's football season, but you know what
I MADE THE TIME DAMMIT.
I love blogging, that and working out are my outlets.
Speaking of, I'm going to attempt a four mile run today.
We'll see how that goes.
I'm going to download a bunch of new music to keep me going.
So here's the link up.

1. What is the first blog you ever followed? Mamalaughlin, SkinnyMeg and Holly.
2. What was your first blog post about? I did my best attempt at an introduction, and then didn't post again for a few months.
3. Who left you your first blog comment? Lindsay at Cowboy boots and an Apron letting me know I was a non-reply blogger. Thanks lady!
4. Who was the first blogger you ever met in person? I haven't met anyone in real life yet. I would love to do one of the NH Blog and Tweet meet ups, but I am so busy and I'm not ready to sacrafice any family time yet!
5. What was your first blogging "milestone"? When Holly followed me, lame I know but it just felt nice. I also still get excited about any new followers.

If you are reading this blog for the first time, thank you and come back tomorrow because I'm thanking all my followers (and readers) with a giveaway!!
Tomorrow is also the second edition of my October Inspiration Series.
You can read the first one here.
Enjoy the rest of the weekend!!

Currently...

Thinking.... That life would be so much easier if decisions were pre-maid. They say that struggles make you stronger, but I always feel like I know someone who is struggling just a little too much. I mean how strong do they need to be?!

Feeling... tired. It's Friday and the Hubs works tomorrow oh the Patriots play on Sunday which means my work week is not over.

Watching... Jack and the Neverland Pirates. Ugh.. Seriously I need adult friends. I'm excited Pretty Little Liars is coming back soon, I also have a few new shows on the DVR... Does anybody have any good Netflix series suggestions?!!

Reading... You can check out my great new tab to catch up on my current reads, and what I'm reading now

Excited... About new and upcoming job opportunities even if I may not be able to take any of them, it's nice to be reminded they are there.

Missing... The warm weather of summer. Laying out on the porch, ice cream after dinner, long family walks without bundling up, our garden, and summer mixed drinks...who am I kidding I drink beer.

Wondering... Why and how kids grow up so fast. Seriously this seems to happen over night.

Working... On my fitness... aren't I always haha. Also working on this whole not yelling at my kids thing... we'll see.

Stressed... About ever being able to break into my field without having to live in a cardboard box.

Proud...I may have not lost as much weight as I've wanted, and I may not be down to my goal (or comfortable ) weight, if that even exisits, but I'm DAMN proud of the effort I've made. I'm making better food choices and I go to the gym 5-6 days a week. I can see myself getting stronger, and I just feel better. Thats more important than a number.

Wanting... I really want to do something different with my hair, but I don't ever keep up with it. Spending money on it seems like such a waste to me because I wait about another million  years to go back.

Wishing... There was just a little more money in my bank account.

Eating... Not as clean as I should be, but I'm going to rock these next three weeks.

Drinking... water, and coffee... who needs anything else.

Loving... Fall colors, Almond Joy creamer, Bananagrams, BruCrew Life recipies, My life, Gold Glitter, Leopard and Zebra prints, Boots.

So Much Thanks

I'm linking up for Thankful Thursday again this week.

Does anybody have those people in your life that are so negative it's draining?

Even when they have so many things to be positive about they turn it around?

I am going to be honest I do NOT know how to deal with people like this.

My gut instinct tells me to throat punch them but all my years living in society has taught me that's only okay if you are a celebrity 

So instead I sit and listen and nod and it only reminds me of all the things I'm thankful for in life.

There are people MUCH worse off

I've been to 3rd world countries and I have seen levels of poor that you can't even fathom.

Hell there's those levels of poor in our own country.

What am I ranting and raving about?

Be thankful. Period.

Be gracious.

Be positive.

Be nice.

I have way too many things in my life to be thankful for to list in one little post so I'm going to name just a few from this week.

1.) All of you! I reached 26 followers ( actually more!) That means GIVEAWAY!!!! Make sure you come back Monday for the big giveaway post! I am also thankful for all those readers who don't follow because to me they are equally important 

2.) Sami over at Simply Sami for letting me guest post. It was loads of fun 

3.) My paycheck because it allowed me to pay off a credit card which in turn allowed me to register for a half marathon....

Hope you are ready Joni.

4.) DVR. I have kids and kids like kid shows. Enough said.

5.) The Government, now hold on. I know what your thinking and I don't agree with what they are doing in the slightest but before they decided to be crazies they fixed a wrong which allowed us to buy groceries which were long overdue. So thanks guys now get back to work.

What are you thankful for this week? Don't feel very thankful? Then just be thankful you are alive and that people care about you ( chances are if you are reading this I care about you a whole awful lot!)