Hair Color Change and Workout Resolutions!

I’m will be heading into the new year with a new look! I decided to change my blond hair to more of a  brunette color and a shorter cut with more bangs:

I think the new color makes me more sophisticated and I will be taken more seriously with darker hair then I was when I was blond! I don’t mean to sound like I follow stereotypes but when I had very blond hair this summer and fall I felt like I wasn’t taken seriously by some of my peers in my classes and some of the men I was attracting seemed to be douche bags. I’m ready to accept my Greek roots again by going back to brown

New Years Resolutions (workout goals):

Almost everyone has a new years resolution (or several) but the key to actually following through to your resolution (like I did last year, losing close to 25 lbs!) is to set a small goals to tackle by the end of each month! For me the goal I would like to start out in January and hit by February 1st is simply this:

•  Incorporate arm lifting moves/arm toning moves into my workouts 4 times a week (my goal is to have more defined arms by February 1st. I will do this by following the routine I created to a T!)
• Incorporate abdominal moves on the same days I do my arm workouts (meaning abdominal moves four times a week as well).

This is my main goal! I have to remember not to neglect my running though, it truly is my outlet and something I find as an escape! Running will always come after lifting now, No excuses and I will think of it as my reward to my strenuous lifting!

• Log in 8-10 miles a week in my work out log! This just means a couple miles a day which only take about 7-9 minutes a mile (very doable!) to meet my goal, but of course I’m going to try to exceed that!

• I also want to count the miles I run each month like I did back in February, March and April of last year. Looking back I have NO CLUE how I ran 100 Miles in March but I did! To be honest It feels awesome to say I did that this year! However, I truly miss my butt and I need it back so I’m switching to a more toning up oriented schedule for January which will prompt me to hopefully gain some muscle weight during January! WELCOME BACK BOOTY!

Yes that was my butt about 15 lbs ago! about a year and three months ago

This is my schedule for Sunday:

January 1, Sunday –> Toning arms/abs (3 mile run after) by following this workout routine:

• website for Biceps
• website for Triceps
• website for Shoulders and chest
• Abdominal workout will be the p90x workout my guy friend showed me at the gym yesterday. He picked me up and took me to the gym with him and hooked me up with this awesome youtube workout from p90x once I get the website I will link it Here.

January 2 Monday –> Yoga/Jillian or elliptical (40 Mins)

January  3 Tuesday –>Toning arms/abs ( 2 Mile sprint after)

January 4 Wednesday –> Jillian Michaels

January 5 Thursday –>Toning arms ( 3 Mile run after)

January 6 Friday Squatting moves and 20 mins elliptical

January 7 Saturday (2-4) Mile run and Toning arms/abs

January 8 Sunday- 40 minute elliptical – about 1 mile)

• 7-9 miles of running should be complete by the end of week one!

January 9 Monday 3 Mile run and Toning arms/Abs

January 10 Tuesday Jillian Michaels workout dvd (thigh workout)

January 11 Wednesday 2-4 Mile run and Toning arms/Abs

January 12 Thursday Dancing workout? or this Dancing workout I am going to try

January 13 Friday Toning arms and Abs 2 mile run

January 14 Saturday Elliptical 40 mins (easy) (break day?) (1 mile)

January 15 Sunday Toning arms and Abs 2-3 Mile run after

• 9-13 miles  of running should be complete during week two!

January 16 Monday running 4-5 miles (as long as I can go)

January 17 Tuesday Toning arms and Abs 2-3 mile run after

January 18 Wednesday break?

January 19 Thursday Toning arms and abs  3 mile run after

January 20 Friday–> core focus day (find a good core workout) then do squatting and 2 mile sprint)

January 21 Saturday Toning arms and abs 3 mile run after

January 22 Sunday Basketball game! (maybe a run after if I feel up to it!)

• 11-14 miles of running should be complete during week three!

January 23 Monday  2 mile run (on incline) and Toning arms

January 24 Tuesday Abs all day long with the P90 x followed by a 2 mile

January 25 Wednesday Toning arms and abs  3 mile run after

January 26th Thursday Workout DVD Jillian?

January 27 Friday Spin class at lifetime?

January 28 Saturday  Toning arms and abs before 2 miles of running

January 29th Sunday 2 mile sprint/stair master for 1 mile than arms before!

• 12 miles should be complete by week four!

January 30th Monday-Toning abs p90x and elliptical 30 mins

January 31st Tuesday toning arms and Abs (hopefully my arms will be looking NICE by January 31st!)

 

Ok, I know that it seems like an intense month of working out. And between school (starting on January 19th!),  maintaining a healthy start to my new relationship with my *special someone*, juggling my  Ahepa Marrow Tournament responsibilities (I’m in charge of the silent auction), keeping time for family and friends, and trying new restaurants out it is going to be tough! However, I will not be having a job during the spring in order to focus on my second to last semester of college! I’m grateful for that free time and so I will think of working out my job (meaning it’s not an option!)

I already spoke to my *Special Someone* about how I want our relationship to progress and for one I want to take things very slow. It’s not like I ever sped up my relationships in the physical department, I’ve always been fairly slow in that department because I feel like the only way for a man to respect you is to wait out on the physical part of your relationship for at LEAST a couple of months. Who knows that might be much longer this time, I have a feeling that waiting with him  will be for the best. If he loves and cares he’ll wait.

I also told him that previously in my relationship my main focus in my whole life would be to make sure my significant other is happy, try to be there to support, MOTIVATE and help him or her. But now, I’m not being as selfless and instead I really don’t want to date someone who I feel like I need to help through tons and tons of issues and that lacks motivation for a career and job. I told him I think my man needs to FIRST help himself (by applying for jobs, going to school, whatever the case may be) and if he is doing that I would be more than happy to help him out to as long as he is attempting to work through his issues and problems as well. I have a feeling that he is not going to be someone who I need to aid and “baby” through life by trying to motivate him because he already has a job and goals for school (personal training). This is great because it gives ME more time to focus my energy on goals I want to accomplish!

I also mentioned to him last night that I feel like in this relationship I have a lot more goals I want to achieve than I did in the past. Therefore, giving my undivided attention and hanging out with him all the time might not be as big of a priority to me as it was in the past. I don’t mind seeing him only 3 times a week, I actually think its going to be impossible for me to see him much more than that because of the workout schedule I want to maintain, the school schedule I will have taking 5 or 6 classes and the Ahepa Tournament that will be coming up. To put it plain and simple there is more in my life that I want to do than “chill with my boyfriend”. He was very supportive and understanding that I have a lot I want to do and do it well! So we agreed that this is for the best and will promote a healthier relationship anyway! He will be going back to school while maintain a job and works out as well so he will be just as busy! Fine with me! we will still have our movie and date nights and I think I’ll appreciate them even more now!

Overall, My resolutions for working out this coming year will take a lot of time and energy out of me but I think its time for me to focus on me instead of someone else don’t you think?

–Much Love! Ang

Two Movie nights in a row…and more Sushi!

After all the muffin baking yesterday me and that “special someone” headed over to old orchard to use some gifts cards we got for Christmas! He surprised me with these on the way to the mall:

 

 

Guess who’s getting a massage tmrw? we are!

 

He is one of the quickest shoppers I know, I like Afterward we went to the redbox and rented Thirty Minutes or less (comedy). I thought the movie was pretty good although raunchy at times still kept my attention, it was cute but I wouldn’t see it a second time. After the movie we decided to head out to Evanston and looked for a good place to grab a bite. Of course we were both feeling sushi so we went to Kansaku

We ordered two rolls:

Dragon
Fresh water eel on top of shrimp tempura avocado and cucumber roll with spicy mayo and eel sauce.

Volcano
Shrimp tempura, cucumber, crab roll topped with spicy squid and spicy tobiko served with spicy mayo and eel sauce

for drinks we both ordered martinis, mine just had vodka (because I do it big most of the time ) and he did the same only he decided it would be more “James Bondish” if he had olives put in his, he needed to feel “manly” I guess lol.

Ya u better cover that sox shirt! Go cubbies!

 

delicious! (volcano (left) dragon (right)

Afterward we decided to grab a couple drinks at a local bar in evanston before heading home for the evening!

Tonight my little cousin Alexandra will be sleeping over! Last time she slept over we watched Aladdin (classic!) I wonder what movie she wants to watch tonight (fingers crossed its a Disney flick). I get to have two movie nights in a row! LUCKY ME

What’s your favorite sushi roll?

What’s your favorite Disney movie?

–Much Love Ang

I’m on a Breakfast kick: Omelets, Crepes and Muffins oh my!

Sunday was spent at my aunt Tina’s! She has the privilege of having her Birthday on Christmas which means double the presents for her (+) and double the cake for us (+)

Christmas was tons of fun this year! My mom bought me those awesome rain boots, the red sweater I’m wearing, the jeans I’m wearing and the Tory Burch shoulder purse! way to go MOM!

Yesterday My man spent the day out-of-town with some family but we made up for it by heading over to Meli Cafe in Greek Town yesterday afternoon after we worked out. We both ordered shots of Wheat Grass, he never tried it and either have I so we decided to give it a go…

After our shots I ordered the Vegetable Omelet:
Portobello, broccoli, spinach, peppers, tomato, onions and Provolone.

YUM! The roasted potatoes rocked too!

He ordered the Havarti special although I can’t recall what exactly was in it looked delicious as well..

We decided to share a little something sweet in the middle:

Cobbler Crepes:
Folded crepes topped with fresh berries, peaches, a granola brown sugar crust, and then caramelized… can you say DELICIOUS?!

Breakfast/Lunch was amazing so I guess it made up for the horrible Bulls performance last night :/.  I  had an amazing work out yesterday and I made it up all by myself! Yesterday before our delicious brunch, I ran 2 miles and stopped at every .25 of mile (for a total of 8 stops). During the “resting” period between each .25 of a mile I hopped off the treadmill and did an arm lifting move (chest fly, dips, push ups, bicep curls, rows). It turned out to be one of my favorite workouts because of how tough it was! I feel so strong again

Today I ran 4.5 miles at a steady pace. I took it easy on the lifting today because I was pretty sore from the chest fly lifting I did yesterday. After the workout I decided to bake muffins like I promised my friend I would! Blueberry to be exact!

Recipe Below: Makes 9 to 10 standard muffins

Ingredients

• 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup sugar (I used organic turbanado sugar)
• 1 large egg ( I used 3 Tbls egg whites)
• 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (I used 0% fat plain fage yogurt)
• 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
• 1 1/2 cups whole wheat  flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup blueberries, fresh or frozen (if frozen, don’t bother defrosting). I suspect any muffin-friendly fruit would be great!

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• Line a muffin tin with paper liners or spray with nonstick cooking spray.
• If you have an electric mixer, use it to beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy (that’s how Deb did it). I mixed the ingredients by hand, with a whisk, since I don’t have an electric mixer.
• Add egg and beat well, then yogurt and zest.
• If you have a sifter, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt and sift half of dry ingredients over batter. I don’t have a sifter, so I mixed the dry ingredients together in a separate bowl and added it to the bowl of liquid ingredients.
• Mix until combined.
• Sift (or add) remaining dry ingredients into batter and mix just until the flour disappears.
• Gently fold in your blueberries (or whatever fruit you’re using).
• Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the tops are golden.
• Enjoy!

I can’t wait to try making these muffins with chopped apples and cinnamon, cranberries and whatever else I can find. What will you try?

–Much Love Ang!

 

Bulls win- Best Christmas Present yet!

OH YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA BUDDY! If you didn’t see the game it was a great Bulls game to watch! Kobe for sure wanted that “foul” at the end of the game but my man Joakim Noah played him STRAIGHT UP! Kobe only came out with 21 points due to Deng’s outstanding preformance on the defensive end. There is NOTHING I enjoy more than watching some good defense… Ok I do love seeing a player that’s “on fire” when shooting but seeing a good defensive attempt to shut down a star is always enjoyable to watch, especially when the defense prevails! Deng was playing Kobe really well and it  was a pleasure to watch him get shut down!

A second cousin of mine (on my mom’s side)  came in from California for Christmas this weekend and  watched the game with his wife’s side of the family.  Even though I was with my Dad’s side of the family I just had to shoot him an “in your face” text today… I can’t help the competitive side in me from playing basketball my whole life…

My cousin is a huge lakers fan and at his wedding in July of 2010 his wife surprised him with a Laker's basketball wedding/birthday cake (he got married on his birthday)

I went to a couple game last season but me and my man already have a game planned in January! I’m so excited to hear that he likes to spend money on the same crap I do haha He said, “bulls games are worth paying some good money for, I’m not gonna go to the game to be in the nose bleed section,” I hope he feels the same about diamonds

Me, Last year at a game I went to! Let’s not forget I also play basketball

I'm a hooper too! Top right!

On a different note, tomorrow me and my man are working out in the morning then going for a run before we head over to Meli for Brunch!   As much as I love my Greek yogurt smoothie mixes…

I’m game for a real breakfast probably a Greek Omelet and Pancakes tomorrow! My guy already told me were each picking what we want out and also picking a third dish to share in the middle and I’m all for that idea!

This morning I decided to work out hard core with a 3 mile run followed by 45 minutes on the elliptical, it really went by fast because Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom was on, such a good movie! Tomorrow I’m planning on lifting before a shorter run (maybe 2.5 miles depending on how my legs feel). You all Know that Lifting should be done before cardio now!

Last night, Christmas Eve was amazing! Like I posted early this week, it was going to be tough without my grandmother here but I was really happy that my grandfather decided to stick it out and stay pretty late with our family. I was expecting him to leave a little bit earlier but I was truly happy he decided to enjoy this time with the family even though he’s still going through a tough time.

Secret Santa went really well and little Alexandra or as we call her ZUZU (from it’s a wonderful life George Bailey’s Daughter Zuzu who gives her flower petals to her dad to paste back on, not sure how that nickname stuck but it has!) really loved the gifts I gave her: two barbies and some books for her to read at her reading level. I know that she needs to improve her reading skills  so I thought it would be a good gift (the teacher in me).

I cant wait to have a little one like this and be a mom! My aunt decided to get a snap shot of the Secret Santa Circle with all my cousins from my mom’s side…

We even had a surprise visit from Santa while I was literally in the middle of my workout after our company left! Must have been a good girl this year!

Christmas eve is one of my favorite nights to spend with my brother and sister because we all decide place  all of the arguments that we may be in aside and let each other know that we really do care about each other. My brother this morning did something that really touched me. He gave me big hug and said something similar to this:

“Ang, I’m always going to be there for you and I know you went through a lot this year and I was hard on you these past couple months but it’s because I know your strong, I remember you being strong and you can overcome all that has come your way”.

After hearing that from him, it clicked, this is what Christmas is all about, realizing that there are so many people that love and care about you and you love and care about them just as much

Me, Sophia (sister) and mark (brother)

I wanted to mention that since my grandmother passed away in May I decided to give her three daughters (my aunts and my mom) each an ornament in her honor, it really turned out beautifully! We love you yiayia!

Jenna, my younger cousins, was dying to see what dress I was wearing for New Years this year so  she asked me to “model” it for her last night haha!

Last year we had a little fashion show on Christmas,  and I decided to carry on the tradition this year. Obviously, I had no problem trying on this gorgeous outfit…

I ALWAYS go for the sparkles on New Years!

Anyways, I hope your Christmas was fabulous! You  all should look forward to a post within the next couple days that will fill you in on all the amazing food we had as well as the time we spent at my aunt Tina’s today…

Mark and I at my aunt Tina's for Christmas day!

What are your trditions on Christmas?

Do you do secret Santa with family or friends?

Are you as excited I am about this Bulls win?!

-Much Love, Ang

Christmas EVE is here! :)

Greaaaaaat News! My new years dress came in the mail today!

 

Ok please please please don’t judge how gross I look in this picture below! I just woke up and saw the package outside my door and immediately needed to try it on before getting ready for the day! And P.S. I am getting my hair redyed next week before New Years because I know its growing out horribly! Just haven’t had the time lately!

Thank the lord the size 0 does fit! It’s little tight on the shoulders but manageable. I’m kinda freaked that I fit into a zero, definitely not something that I would have expected nor wanted (I need get those curves back). A little Maggiano’s will take care of that problem! We always order Maggiano’s on Christmas Eve and their fried Zucchini is AMAZING…

I’ve decided to go super sparkly for Christmas eve this year. I love sparkles

Here's a better look at the shoes!

I LOVE these shoes by the way! I bought them for my Vegas trip but I wear them all the time now they are really comfortable too and not high at all (the heels is less than 2 inches I think). I don’t like wearing high heels very much, I tend to complain almost the entire time I’m in them but I do love how they look on. Pain is beauty I guess . Considering I love to run those types of shoes just aren’t good for us “runners” (if that’s what I am now-a-days).

I did have an ugly sweater party with myself the last night HAHA! Basically, I  wore an old sweater of my mom’s while with my man last night. We got in the Christmas spirit by watching Elf and Christmas Vacation (two classics in my opinion).

Merry Christmas Eve Ya'll!

Although I’m super excited for tonight My man and I are heading to Meli on Monday for breakfast since he’s off of work! I’m so excited! He was pretty shocked that I had not been to Meli in Greek Town Chicago considering I’m Greek but to be honest the only time I  head over to to Greek town is for Dinner (Greek Isles is my favorite). So he decided to take me out Monday and I’m ready for some good breakfast food because I haven’t gone out for breakfast in a while!

I finally introduced my guy to two of my best guy friends on Thursday after our sushi date! We met up with them and did some Karaoke at Playbook in Niles!

Mat and I!

and…

James and I

 

These two guys (Mat and James) have been there for me throughout my tough times this summer and came out of their way to make me feel “normal” again. After telling them about the ordeal that I had underwent with doctors visits and such they were there for me everyday (at least a call or text daily from one of them)! I love these guys with all my heart and am so thankful to have them in my life! Mat also found an awesome gorgeous woman to date and him and I joke about how we have to go through the bad relationships (he was in one too) before the better ones come along. I’ve known Mat and James for over 8 years now and they are the most fun guys to go out with!

Alright Company is heading over soon! hope your night is amazing Happy Birthday Jesus! God Bless!

-Much love! Ang

Christmas almost here!

Don't you just wish you could stay a little kid forever?

All of my cousins and I decided to do Secret Santa this year and I’m lucky enough to have pulled out this little lady’s name from the hat!

My cousins and I are super close and I must admit although I am looking forward to Christmas I’m gonna miss my Yia. (grandma)

It’s still hard to believe shes been gone for 7 months now. But I know she’s been there to guide me and help me these past months. Love you yiayia!

I really can’t explain to you all how happy I am right now, I had the most amazing  date ever last night… I’m serious!!! This *guy* and I have really hit it off.

I feel like I slept with a hanger in my mouth because I can’t stop smiling It feels so good to find someone whohas goals and aspirations that revolve around him one day starting a future with someone and a family! Its very reassuring to be with someone who cares about the same things as I do finally (like getting your shit together to start a family some day). I know its kind of soon for me to say this, considering we haven’t been dating for years or anything (only months) and I dont want to talk to him about something like this, but to be honest I can really see this as someone who I enjoy being with every single day and right now that’s what I want and need. I never thought I’d find that again but I have! And its even better than before because this person cares more about our relationship than himself which is a change of pace for me Hes going out of his way to find a ticket to come be with me and my friends on New Years eve He’s leaving his buddies for me, good sign right ladies? oh yea, and I told him about my blogging and he’s totally supportive of it and thinks its an awesome way to stay motivated to work out and keep setting new goals, I really like that he understands how important it is for me to express myself on my blog!

I’ve also decided to maintain close relationships with other guys even if they see me as a potential girlfriend I know that doesn’t mean I have to cut them off just because I found a guy I really like. I will never again allow myself to focus my energy on one person It’s healthy to maintain other relationships as well, so tonight I have a friendly “date” with a buddy of mine who has been asking me for months now, I told him I don’t see this as a potential relationship but he nevertheless still wanted to head out tonight. I better get on that treadmill all these dinner dates are going to make me fat LOL. JK.

Monday I’m heading out with a guy I met last week at the mall when I met D-Rose, turns out we have some mutual friends in common and he was a ton of fun to be with in line for 3 hours so I decided to hang out with him on Monday. Like I said, I told the guy that I’m seeing about these other guys and he is totally confident in himself to let me go, how much more attractive does that make him? A TON! Another plus is that this  guy I’m seeing is 6’2 ( I LOVE TALL!) and plays basketball which is something I enjoy as well so were planning on heading to a bulls game sometime in the future as well. He’s going Christmas shopping today but he gave me the best gift last night by just taking me to this place Coast sushi and surprising me with a big bottle of grey goose haha he knows me already I love my vodka! Like I said I’m not sayin his name or anything on my blog until I feel like were super duper serious, It’s better that way I think.

I actually ate sushi that didn’t have shrimp in it! I tried the California roll too! It’s a big step for me because if you know me I only eat the shrimp tempura rolls or Ebi sushi but I decided to try the California last night and it was GOOOOOOD

On a random note I’m getting another tattoo sometime during break. Like many of you that follow my blog know, I went through a ton of bullshit this past year in regard to  my physical health and well-being seeing the doctors almost monthly and had quite a few scares but I have come through it stronger than before. I feel like it would be really empowering to get a tattoo because of everything that happened to me. I have a few Ideas I’ve narrowed it down to but I’m probably going with this bible verse:

fear not, for I am with you;
be not dismayed, for I am your God;
I will strengthen you, I will help you,
I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.—Isaiah 41:10

Or

Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the LORD your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you. Deuteronomy 31:6

Anyways got to get ready for dinner and still finish wrapping up these presents! after dinner my man’s comin by to watch christmas movies! hope you all have a great Friday night!

-Much Love Ang

Noah knows what’s up!

Watched this wonderful movie called the notebook the other day have you heard of it? Who hasn’t

My favorite quote

I’m not bitter anymore, because I know that what we had was real. And if in some distant place in the future we see each other in our new lives, I’ll smile at you with joy and remember how we spent a summer beneath the trees, learning from each other and growing in love. The best love is the kind that awakens the soul and makes us reach for more, that plants a fire in our hearts and brings peace to our minds. And that’s what you’ve given me. That’s what I’d hoped to give to you forever

Building Relationships and Meeting D-ROSE!

It is a hard concept to conceive for a lot of us, especially those of us who have trouble dealing with being rejected and facing reality, but the truth is, when someone really cares they will find ways to show that they care. Some of us question the devotion of a loved one in our lives daily, because they don’t do the things that they know they need to do in order to stay in our lives, yet expect to be able to enter in and out of our lives when it is convenient for them. I am here today to tell you to take a stand to those people who treat you in this manner.

The time starts now for them to live by an ultimatum saying that if they want to be in your life they have to do the things necessary in order to stay in your life. Those who really love you, and who are really good for you will accept this and will make a concerted effort in order to remain in your life, while those who don’t will not make the efforts they need to in order to remain as a fixture in your life. If you don’t stand up for yourself now, then they will continue to run over you and take advantage of the love that you grant them, while if you force someone to do the things that they know they are supposed to do, you will be able to easily weed out the people who are no good for you, and keep the people around who will be positive influences in life!

I never realized how blessed I was until I recently realized how many people wanted to be a part of my life.  It feels amazing  to say that I’ve gained so many new friendships/relationships in my life the past 3 months now that I have opened the door to certain people (mostly men) that have been asking to get to know me. I feel like finally it is time to stop shying away from getting to know people if they have been asking to come in.

I had been reluctant to get to know new guys for several reasons:

•  First and foremost because I felt like there was a chance of mending things with my ex which is no longer an option
• Because I didn’t know how to act like the person I once was, the person that I was at the beginning of my last relationship
• Because I had to sort out what I wanted in my life and what goals I wanted to accomplish (relationships ceased to be important this semester and I chose to focus on school which paid off STRAIGHT As! for the most part I was just living life and trying to have fun while enjoying my classes).

I’m in a place where I feel like I can really show the real me again.

• I sing in the shower again!
• I volunteer again! Coach Venetos to the rescue!
• I go out with all my ladies again.
•  I dance with my dad in the hall way to frank Sinatra again
•  I give people random compliments again like  “I like your nails” haha
• I run at the gym again
• I draw again
• I bake again
• I cook again
• I eat and apple a day again LOL

All of these things seem small and unimportant to most people but if you really know me this was the way I was before my last relationship (and I LOVED that person!), a person who was constantly meeting new people, learning new things and finding new passions in life! I’m proud to say with the help of making new friends and new loves I found me again.

Now I know the truth: I had shut the door to most men this past year because I thought that one person was all I needed in my life. But I can’t lie any longer, I’m a people person, I thrive when I have relationships that have meaning, love and passion in my life! It feels much better to be appreciated by more than one person and now I truly believe that the love I have received from people currently outweighs what I once thought was true love.

True love doesn’t end, true love doesn’t bail, true love doesn’t hide, true love is there to the end. And now that I have gone through some truly tough times that I have shared with certain people I know who I can count on to be there for me and who I can’t.  Shockingly, there are more people who I can count on than I thought and I love them for that more than I have ever loved anyone or anything. These people are people who truly want to be with me, love me, guide me and help me. So I guess that the tough time I went through over the summer was a blessing from God in disguise… the blessing of gaining so many new relationships and getting rid of the one toxic one that brought me down. Now that I am back being the person I was before my last relationship I know and believe that the only loss that occurred wasn’t mine!

I read a quote recently that really captured this idea and I felt like it made perfect sense to my life:

“Sometimes we tend to be in despair when the person we love leaves us, but the truth is, it’s not our loss, but theirs, for they left the only person who wouldn’t give up on them, and the potential they had but never put to use.”

I feel privileged to have realized this blessing going into the New Year!

On an AWESOME NOTE I MET the love of my life today:

I made him giggle

So I waited in line today for about 3 hours with a special someone and we met D-ROSE! wow talk about amazing. The reason hes laughing in this picture is because I asked him to sign the Victoria’s Secret Panties I had just bought before getting in line…

He blushed and smiled then I tossed him the shirt I really needed him to sign…

today was pretty awesome! Tomorrow I have another dinner date in the city with a special someone! like I said no names until were married, at least until were together for a year or so!

Much love you guys!!!!

-Ang

New Years Dress!

HI! very random but…

I miss my summer shades.

I’m thinking of summer but Christmas is just around the corner! I just finished all my Christmas shopping today and am about to bake some blueberry muffins. All that’s left for me to do tonight is  wrap everrrrrrything I bought for my family and friends… no fun :/

I also bought my new years dress today! Last year I wore an  AWESOME dress from Akira (great store!)

This year’s fabulous find:

CAN’T WAIT to rock this out!Only one problem the store called me and said they only have this in a 0 or 6 and I need a 2… She recommended me try the 0 out I hope I can squeeze into this baby! If not a back up dress is necessary!

Time to bake more muffins then wrap up some presents. I think I’m heading out to Joe’s on Weed street tonight too should be a great time Have a wonderful night everyone!

-Ang

Had to share…

:) cute