High Five for Friday

Friday is finally here and for once it's actually my Friday! 
And I've got another 3 day weekend.
This weekend will be filled with friends, sleeping in, yummy food, and relaxation!
I'm dying for a day where I don't do anything at all.
Just be a lazy bum all day.
Sometimes you just need those days!

Alrighty so, being that it's Friday I'm linking up with Lauren from From My Grey Desk for:


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one.
I got my oil changed!
Why is this a highlight from my week?
Because it has been embarrassingly long since I got it changed and I'm excited that I finally did it! 

two.
I've been trying to be better about my spending and saving.
I'm happy to report that I've been VERY successful in that department!
It helps when you're grocery store does things like Buy 1 Get 1 Free items and when they sell 20 cups of yogurt for 5 bucks! 





three.
The people I work with are just awesome!
We do things like this:

this is our sticker monster.




and this:




Yes that is my work costume.  High waisted beige (I can't figure out how to spell kayki) shorts and a blue polo.  
You can't tell from this picture but I have the work farmers tan on my arms and my feet.
I'm trying desperately to tan my feet. White feet and tan legs just looks awkward. 
Real awkward.   


four.
Instagram.  
Enough said. :) 


five.
I took this picture on Saturday with my IPhone and I love it. 
It just so....DISNEY! : )




And with that..I'm out!

Have a fantabulous Friday friends! :)

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Mexican Easter Fiesta

Thursday is here already! 
Oh how time flies when you're having fun!
Or when you have something to look forward to.
Which I do! :)

So I told y'all that I spent Easter Sunday at Epcot.
I really wish I had gone to church, but I haven't found a church here in Orlando as of yet.
Which is actually kind of sad because I've almost been here a year.
And I'd really like to start going to church again, especially since I usually have Sundays off now.
But I digress.
I didn't tell you what we did Sunday night.

My friends and I got together for a Mexican Easter Fiesta!

We had chips with salsa and guacamole.
My friend Jordan made chicken enchiladas.
And I made a recipe that my Mom makes all the time.

It's called Spanish Rice Casserole.
And I've decided to share the recipe with y'all because it's super easy and yummy.

So here's what you need:

1 pound hamburger
1 bell pepper
1 onion
1 can of chopped tomatoes
1 can of green chili
*if you're grocery store doesn't have canned green chili, just grab 1 can of Rotel (it can be mild or hot, whichever you prefer).  It has both chopped tomatoes and green chili!  This is what I had to use because apparently Florida doesn't sell canned green chili.  
1 and half cups of rice
1 and half cups of cheese (or more if you love cheese!)

And here's what you do:

1. Cook rice according to the directions on the package
2. Preheat oven to 350 
3. Brown the hamburger
4. Chop and sauté onion and bell pepper (You'll probably only need to use half the onion)
5. Add the two together (Or you can brown and sauté at the same time, that's what I did)
6. Drain the grease from the hamburger and the onion and bell pepper.
7. Add the tomatoes and green chili (Or the Rotel)
8. Mix everything together in a casserole dish
9. Sprinkle cheese over the top of the dish. 
10. Bake for 30 minutes at 350.

SERVE AND ENJOY! 

Now I failed a little in the taking pictures of what we're cooking if we're planning on posting it on the blog department.
But I did snap two pictures of the finished products for Instagram!



The Chicken Enchiladas are in the silver pans and my Spanish Rice Casserole is in the clear dish! 




It came out super yummy (though not as good as my momma's. But let's be real, when does that ever happen?!) .
I did get a few compliments on it though! 

We finished up the night by watching not just one but TWO brand new episodes of GCB.

Well there ya have it.
Our Mexican Easter Fiesta was a big success! 

Have a great Thursday! 
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Oh How Pinteresting!

Wednesday means one thing and one thing only!




Here are my favorites from the week!


These are rugs!  I adore them and need one for my apartment!


This is good motivation.


Yet another outfit that needs to magically find its way into my closet.



I can totally see myself wearing this dress on my cruise next month! :)




I literally LOLd when I read this one.  
I have a few girls I call my best friend and I do this with each of them!



Now that I have an IPhone I need one of these covers. 
They're adorable.



I haven't had new sandals in months.
And I'm drooling over these!



Ode to The Golden Girls.
(I was watching it last night and had the epiphany that I now live in the same state as they did. And I too have 3 roommates. We have so much in common!)
Source: etsy.com via Scot on Pinterest



True story.
I could and I probably would.




Hello BOYS! :)
Will one of you please marry me!?
K thanks.


Happy Pinning!
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My Weekend in a Eggshell (Thank you Easter!)

Hi pretties!

I don't know about y'all but I had a great weekend!

My cousin Holly came into town and I got to show her why I love Disney and Florida so much.
She had never been to Disney before so it was fun showing it off to her.




We spent Easter at Epcot.
They had Easter egg hunts and picture with the Easter bunny and his missus.
We didn't do that but we did take other cute pictures.  






So a couple of other random things from the weekend/Monday:

1. They're painting my apartment complex and they finally are doing my building.
I have to say...it looks AMAZING!  Much more Floridian now! :)

Before:

After:



2.  Suzanne and I have decided to start working out at least 3 times a week.
We started yesterday with some stretching, an ab workout I found on my IPhone and then a 20 minute walk/run on the treadmill.  
We're starting small and will be adding new things to the workout each week.
We will see how long this actually lasts because I am the WORST at sticking with a workout schedule!

I should be completely embarrassed to be posting this picture.
But I'm not! :)
And yes that is sweat on my forehead.


Here's Suz post-workout.




3. I am going on a CRUISE!!!!!! 

I am beyond excited.  I've never been on one, so I am gonna need some help hints on how to make this the best vacation EVER!
(Actually this is my first real vacation in a super long time.)
Going on the cruise is me, my roommate Suz, her sister Valerie, and our friend Kelly.
It's a 5 day Carnival cruise to the Bahamas!
We will be cruising from May 12-17.

Again any helpful hints in what to bring, what to expect, etc...would be greatly appreciated!


Hope you've all had a great Tuesday! :)
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High Five for Friday

Happy Happy Friday loves!

I'm super happy this fine Friday because I'm picking up shift in Guest Relations today!
Yeah, I'm actually excited to go to work.
I was supposed to have a 3 day weekend but I picked up that shift.
Y'all probably think I'm crazy.
But see that's how I know I need to be back there.
When I'd actually give up a 3 day weekend to work. 
That's got to mean SOMETHING, right?
Right!


Today, I'm linking up (once again) with Lauren over at From My Grey Desk for:

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one:
Of course the most exciting thing from this week was seeing Titanic in 3D.
Yes, it was all that I dreamed it would be AND more.
I may or may not have sobbed again.
Now as much as my roommate though.
Suz literally cried for the last 30 minutes of the film.
(It was hilarious)





two:
My cousin Holly will be in town over the Easter weekend.
She's never been to Disney so it will be fun showing her why I love this place so much!

three:
I found my IPOD!
(I actually didn't even know it was missing, until I found it!)
It's dead but once it's charged I'll be in business.




(I just realized I know have a Mac, an IPod, and an IPhone. Apple obsessed? Maybe a tad!)

four:
I finally cleaned my room and unpacked my suitcase from my trip home.
Yes, that trip was 3 weeks ago.
don't judge.


five:
A friend taught me the easiest way to make cake!
It's called Cake in a Mug, because you literally make it in a mug.

Here's what you need:

1 box of Angle Food cake mix
1 box of your favorite cake mix. ( I used Red Velvet, but any will do.)
(that's it!)

All you do is mix the two.
Then when you're in the mood for some cake:

Take 1/3 cup of the mix and pour it in your mug.
Add 3 tablespoons of water.
Microwave for about 1 minute ( or a minute and a half)
and 
WA-LA!
You have Cake in a Mug!





Well I hope you all have an AMAZING Friday!
Oh and very Blessed and Happy Easter weekend too!

XOXO,
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Oh How Pinteresting!

Today is a very special day!

Why is it a special day, you ask?

Well not only is it Wednesday and therefore everyone's favorite link up! But it's also the day everyone's favorite movie is BACK in THEATRES!

Yes that's right:






is BACK!!!

This is one of my all time favorite movies!
When it first came out in theatres, I'm pretty sure I saw it about 5 times.
And that's saying something because I was only in the 5th grade when it first was released.
Scandalous I know! 
But every since then I have adored everything about the film!
This film is what started my love affair with Leonardo DiCaprio.
(It's a crime that this man has not won an Oscar!)

And you can bet your bottoms I will be seeing it in theatres more than 5 times! :)

So, I felt it would only be appropriate to dedicate this weeks edition of Oh How Pinteresting to all things TITANIC!


Original movie poster.
Source: google.com via Vicky on Pinterest




















Source: bit.ly via gilma on Pinterest

Swoon!




Source: wanelo.com via Nancy on Pinterest



Just looking at all these pins makes me crazy excited to see the movie!
Which I will hopefully be doing either tonight.
This weekend at the very latest!


Now go link up with Michelle and show off your pins!



Hope you all have a very happy Wednesday!

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