Random Musings....

So a few things...

Last night I finally switched to the new Blogger layout. Seriously, WHAT WAS I THINKING IN WAITING SO LONG TO MAKE THIS SWITCH??? So much easier than dealing with the damned HTML thingy that made my blogger life a living hell. Thank you Blogger!!!

Another thing, I just want say that dogs are not accessories. They do not belong in a purse. I was at the mall with a friend this past weekend and saw a woman with this tiny canine resembling more like that of a rat. She had this little frou-frou dog in one of those purse carriers. Later on that afternoon I was at the grocery store where this woman had her little frou-frou dog in a purse sitting on her grocery cart.

Really? I mean, really?

Dogs are not meant to be carried around in stupid $500 bag, decked out in a diamond studded collar. So wrong! Alright, rant finished.

One of my closest friends is getting married this July out here in Philly. She's one of my "Iron Sharpens Iron" friends whom I love so dearly. Anyway, she asked me to be a bridesmaid in her wedding soon after she got engaged. My friend has seven bridesmaids in her wedding and naturally, we are all of varying shapes and sizes. Yeah, can you imagine trying to find one dress that will suit all seven of us? Talk about a dress shopper's nightmare! My wonderfully thoughtful friend knew this would be an issue, therefore told us to just go out and buy a knee length, black dress that would serve as our bridesmaid dresses. Sweet idea, right? Well, it took me almost two months to find the dress and I won't even bother to delve into the gory details as it stresses me out when I think of even trying explain it here! However tonight I went shopping with a friend and fellow bridesmaid at the King of Prussia Mall where I finally found the dress!!! Yeah, yeah, I know....curious minds wanna know. For your viewing pleasure, here's the link to the dress: http://www.bananarepublic.com/browse/product.do?cid=39292&pid=564243&scid=564243002
I am so relieved!!!

Alright, I'm finished now with my random musings and am heading off to bed. Good night!

Confession Of The Day....

I'm addicted to "A Different World" re-runs on BET.
There. I said it.

As Promised.....

I recall sometime in March I promised to post pictures of some ooey, gooey, yummy goodness from The Naked Chocolate Cafe. My friend Julie and I were in chocolate heaven that evening!

The Naked Chocolate's Signature drink to eat,
"The Drinking Chocolate".
This hot chocolate is no Swiss Miss. It's far more intense than your
run-of-the mill hot cocoa. It is pure, molten, unadulterated bliss.

It's The Naked Chocolate's signature dessert called the
Chocolate Nudo. It's a new, funkedified kind of brownie!

Long Time.....

So we're coming into May and I know I have been a certifiable slacker with posting in here. Haven't I shared this before? I'm a self-proclaimed lazy ass when it comes to blogging. This really needs to change! The sad thing is, I haven't even posted about my trip home to Vancouver/Surrey, BC in March!

I am anticipating some changes to take place in the next few months, changes that I do not look forward to. What is it with this battle that I tend to have with change? Why can't I just accept change and gracefully transition into what I know will eventually be good for me? Sometimes I wish I knew what God is doing as He "conducts" this grand orchestra called "my life". As I ponder this, I am reminded of Isaiah 55:9:

As the heavens are higher than the earth,
so are my ways higher than your ways
and my thoughts than your thoughts.

I guess that pretty much says it all, huh? This is reminding me that regardless of how difficult these changes may be, He is worth following, trusting, and leaning on when life takes these crazy turns and twists. In these moments, there is nothing else worth resting in.

Pictures to follow. Enough said.

Quickie

Just wanted to let my readers (if there are any left!) know that I am back in the East Coast. I arrived Thursday morning after taking the red-eye flight out of Seattle. Albeit uncomfortable so, I slept for most of the flight back to Philly. Then slept for most of the day when I got home. One of the best sleeps I've had in a while.

I am definitely back into the "swing" of things out here. What with work and even more work today (it's a freakin' Saturday), along with a trip up to north Jersey for a friend's housewarming party, I honestly haven't had any down time. To top it all off I received an unexpected phone call that's left me somewhat perplexed. Arggghh!!!

Anyways I have pictures that I need to upload and will post very soon so stay tuned.

Sunny Surrey

I've been home, visiting my family since last Wednesday. It's been a mixture of laughter, tears, and frustration. In all honesty, I'm counting down the hours until I fly back to Philly tomorrow night.

Anyways, I'm taking my two god-daughters to high tea in about half an hour and so I better get going. Will post more about my "exciting" adventures here in British Columbia soon.

Toodles!

March Madness

Is it March already? This year is already starting to fly by quickly and next thing we know it, Christmas will have arrived! Alright, I suppose I’m getting way ahead of myself here. The last few weeks have been relatively busy with work, church stuff, and of course a little bit of socializing here and there. I’m looking forward to flying home to the West Coast to spend the Easter Holiday with the family. I leave next Wednesday! In all honesty, I’m a bit burned out with living and working in the city. I am so looking forward to some lovely fresh air (as fresh of air that one could get in Surrey) and of course, the peaceful quietness of my parents’ neighborhood.

This weekend is going to be a busy one, what with working tomorrow morning and then going wedding/bridesmaid dress shopping with my friend B in the afternoon. Then heading out to The Naked Chocolate Cafe tomorrow night in center city Philly with my friend Julie for an experience that I am sure to remember! Stay tuned for pictures of ooey, gooey, yummy goodness!

Have a wonderful weekend!