I'm Okay...

I love reading blogs. Not so sure if anyone reads mine....

However, the one set back to this is feelng like the blogs I read all display the lives of really talented ladies. They are actually making use of their talent. They are moving forward in their life. They are actually selling things on Etsy. People know they exist.

They have lives that are interesting to blog about. Me on the other hand, not so much. I work (a lot), I exercise (sometimes), I sleep, I cook, and clean (sometimes), and that's it. I love crafts, but don't have time (or money or space) to make them. I love new recipes, but I have picky hubby who cannot eat cheese or spicy foods and doesn't like veggies (I know! What?). I wear cute clothes sometimes, but not cute enough to take pics of everyday (plus, I don't have the time!). Sigh...what's my niche? It seems like I should be know since I will be turning 29 in a couple of months. But, I don't.

I'm just mediocre right now, and I have to learn to be okay with that.....

and wait on the Lord for what He has for me, which I know will be something great...

I Can Dream About You...

Ok, I know it's still January, but I'm already thinking about it---Spring! Especially Spring shoes!

Like these...
(They also come in a black and white stripe with green lining---so cute!)

Or these....
(They come with a cute green lining, too!)

Or these...
I am really getting into yellow this year. It used to be my least favorite color, but I'm coming around...

Or these....
These are limited edition--you think that's a good enough reason for my hubby to say I can buy them? :)

Or these...
Maybe for a special occasion??? Super cute!

Or these...
Ok, I would probably never buy these, but they are really fun...

Or these....
These are more my speed (and they look like they would go with anything!)

And last but not least....
(Just in case I'm feeling really preppy one day...)

Ok, that's enough daydreaming for now...back to work!

Me A to Z

Facts about me A to Z...I'm such a dork (Bonus fact. You're welcome). I love doing lists like this!

As soon as I get to work in the morning, I make coffee before anyone else has a chance to do it.

Before I start a task, I have to make sure the area I'm working in is neat and clean.

Chances are, I will eat pizza again before the week is done. My hubby and I have been on a huge pizza kick lately!

Dogs. Love them! They're like little people. And I want one! Particularly a Rat Terrier or a Westie ♥

Eggs. Never liked them. Never will. However, I will eat them if I have something to mask the taste.

Frances. This is the name of the only living grandparent I have and I cherish every moment spent with her. I could write a book about this wonderful lady!

Germany is where my maiden name, Kornegay, comes from.

House. I want one. Bad. We plan on trying to buy one next year, hopefully!

I just found out today that I have insulin resistance and have to start taking Metformin.

Jesse is my sweet hubby's name :)

Kelley is our last name.

Love. I am truly in love with my husband. There are no words to describe how wonderful this is.

Money. I have made some mistakes  in the past 10 years, but feel I am growing smarter and more cautious everyday.

Nothing can seperate me from the love of Christ! (Romans 8:35-39)

Oreos and milk are one of my favorite snacks :)

Pregnancy scares me. But, hopefully I will get to experience this at least once in my life...

Questions. I don't know why, but it kind of annoys me when people ask me a lot of questions...not sure why???

Red is one of my favorite colors. I have lots of red in every room in my apartment!

Sarah is my only sister's name. She is 2 years younger than me, but now that we're "grownups" that doesn't really matter...

Tea. Sweet tea. Favorite thing to drink ev.er.

Uggs. Never had a "real" pair of them, just some cheap knock-offs, but these have GOT to be my favs! So comfy.

Vehicles. I bought the one I have now all by myself. No co-signer. No hubby. First time ever, to God be the glory!

Wonderful is the only way to describe chocolate. I probably eat a little of it everyday.

eXtremely loyal. I try to be the truest bluest friend I possibly can!

Yellow used to be my least fav color, but I'm slowly coming around to it. In fact, I'm wearing a yellow tank today.

Zesty. I like "zesty" foods--or foods with strong flavors. I like my coffee strong, too :)

There you have it. What are some fun facts about you?

Colbie Caillat - Brighter Than The Sun

Ah, such an upbeat song ...Happy Friday!

Randomness

My hubby and I have an inside joke about going up to someone with a really nice small car, such as a BMW Z4 and saying, "I like your Miada". LOL

Now, I don't know if you think that's funny, but we think it's hilarious.

I sooooo wanted to say that to this person in front of me going 10 MILES below the speed limit THE WHOLE WAY into work this morning. Although, I think it really was a Miada...oh well, if I had a chance to speak with this individual, I could have come up with something else that would have made them as mad as they made me.....

Anyway, also wanted to show you the one and only plant I have in my office, which I bought like two years ago and have almost succeeded in killing.

I like to think of it as "mostly dead"....









(sorry for the Princess Bride reference...I'm in a really random mood, if you couldn't tell.)

Hmm...instead of blogging, maybe I should be looking up gardening tips online???

Anyway, it's really pretty outside today--total contrast with al the rain we had yesterday and to the cold weather we have coming in this weekend.

Speaking of this weekend, my sister, who is a hairdresser, is putting highlights and lowlights in my hair...so excited and I cannot wait!!!

Before and after pics to come....

Yeah, I warned you in the title that this post was going to be random :)

blah...

It's a very blustery and windy day today...don't feel like working. Don't feel like working out. Don't feel like going to the grocery store (which is something I really need to do). Don't feel like doing anything...

and it's raining....Feeling very blahhh

Best Cookies Ever!!!

Well, at least in my opinion....The little tweaks I have made to this recipe make the cookies light and fluffy and chewy and a little more "spicy" if you will. Okay, now I'm drooling....

Here's what you need:
1/2 cup butter (I use "I Can't Believe It's Not Butter" Sticks)
1 cup sugar (you can also sub granulated Splenda)
2 eggs (or egg substitute)
1 tablespoon milk (I use Silk Almond milk)
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 cups flour (I use wheat flour)
1 teaspoon vanilla
Pumpkin Pie Spice to taste

Here's what to do:
Cream together butter and sugar. Beat in eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition.
Add half of the flour and baking powder, stir in Pumpkin Pie spice, milk and vanilla, then the remaining flour mixture. Mix only until combined.
Drop cookie dough by the spoonful approx 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheet .

Sprinkle with sugar, cinnamon sugar, or grated nuts, if desired. (I use a little sugar and cinnamon on top of mine--makes it taste more like a snickerdoodle.)

Bake in a preheated 375°F oven for 10 to 15 minutes or until lightly golden on edges of cookies (depends on size). Decrease oven temperature if cookies are browning too quickly.

They will look something like this when they come out...

(image from quickcookierecipes.net)

Voila! Perfectly wonderful cookies!

(My recipe above was adapted from this recipe on cooks.com.)