Champagne Blonde

Bad pre-teen literature of which I am a fan

2010-02-26T10:08:00.003-05:00

I don't go so far as to reread and review Sweet Valley High (like over at The Dairiburger ) but I do have several tongue in cheek recapping blogs in my google reader. Let me tell you- I cannot believe that I read this dreck-and I absolutely love the snark with which SVH (and other pre-teen predecessors to Gossip Girl) are reviewed.

So you can imagine my delight when I discovered that Diablo Cody is adapting Sweet Valley High for the big screen. I die. I will be going to see this (which is huge as I am NOT a movie person- I maybe see 2-3 max per year).

Lila was always my favorite (lime green Triumph? Yes please!), though I did have quite a penchant for Jessica too. Elizabeth put me to sleep.

I'm back...pneumonia and boredom will do that to you...

2010-02-25T10:53:00.002-05:00

TA-DA! And you thought it wouldn't happen.

So what have I been up to?

Work, work, work (I have tons of product, skin/hair/body posts coming up!), numerous travels (Dominican-miss it!), and of course my internet shopping is full steam!

Glad to be back (not glad to have atypical bilteral pneumonia though!) !

Blog Hiatus-Find me on Twitter

2009-09-29T07:37:00.004-04:00

Due to a VERY unpleasant experience with a follower on twitter which stemmed from my blog, my twitter is now protected and I will be going on a blogging hiatus. You can find me on twitter. Thanks!

Shoes....among other things...

2009-09-22T09:58:00.006-04:00

(Insectika, credit of The Purse Forum because I couldn't find anything other than fake ones online)

(Mad Mary's...credit Bergdorfs, sometime last year).

So I may have bought myself a pair of suede Mad Mary's...yes, last season, I know, but I was/am deepl,y in love with them and having worked 3 60+ hour weeks, I deserve them. I also might have bought a pair of Insectika's. I know, I know. But they were on SALE. I NEEEDED them. And the people at Bob Ellis are ever so helpful about tracking ANYTHING down. So really, it was a good decision. I can't wait til they come in.

Now back to work...not looking forward to what I have to do today, but really, when you call your boss (me) at home and tell her (me) you think all the phones are out in the building and she (me) tells you that you should go and see if the phone is unplugged....which of course IT IS...yes, you're probably asking for it. And no, its not the first time something like this has happened. Still, never fun.

I'm Back!

2009-09-03T07:56:00.003-04:00

The work trip was well, a work trip. 12 nights in a "business" hotel (though I much would have preferred the Aloft that was next door), and numerous meetings while I decide what best to implement. I started in my home office yesterday-things went well and luckily restructuring will wait until October or so. There are a LOT of issues to fix but my staff seems positive and ready to move forward-lets hope it lasts!

This weekend, I'll be visiting my college town for a little football (a little-I could care less but its one of those things I need to do to keep my husband happy) and a lot of time with the girls. We haven't seen each other since my wedding so we're super excited.

Take care and enjoy your labor day!

Southern Football Getting to Know You Post-And you, and you, and you!

2009-08-19T08:30:00.006-04:00

What are the team colors of your team?-purple and gold.

Mascot-Pee Dee the Pirate

Gameday Traditions-Um, I have no idea-My sorority always tailgated with a fraternity.

Fight song -E.C. Victory (I think...I was a tailgaiter-not a game attender).

How they dress for the games-We dress up-it is after all, the South. Dresses for the girls, shirt/tie for the guys. And naturally, your sorority badge/pin.

What their favorite thing about their team is -What's not to like about a pirate mascot?

Ask whether or not they tailgate or watch at home-Now that I've moved 5 hours away, I will occassionally watch the game on TV at a alumni eventm(read: drink copious amounts of bloody's and gossip with the girls while the men watch the game on tv at an alumni event).

Favorite colors other than team colors-Neutrals, Black, Navy.
What their monogram is if applicable-BKB (F...L...M)

Juice wrap up, etc.

2009-08-17T10:23:00.003-04:00

Sorry everyone for the lack of updates! I was at the beach for a quick getaway (and a bit of a surprise in which I forgot not only my phone charger, but my laptop as well) before a 2 week business trip beginning on Wednesday. I did the juice fast for 2 days-broke it Saturday morning, and am starting it again for another 2 days before living out of a hotel and being limited when it comes to good food choices. I have to say that I LOVE juice fasting! This was the first time that I ever have, and it was easy, delicious and I felt fantastic!

Buyer Beware! Fake Lilly Pulitzer...Among other things..

2009-08-15T12:00:00.001-04:00

I know that a lot of you are fans of Lilly Pulitzer. And I also know that everyone loves a great deal-so why not buy it on ebay? I certainly do. But there's something you need to know before you press the "buy it now" button: There is such a thing as fake Lilly. It's all over iOffer, the go to site for the Asian counterfeit trade to sell their goods. If you can buy it, they can fake it. Don't think for a second that Lilly fragrance, neckties, dresses and polo's aren't being bought on iOffer and resold on eBay-do a search for Lacoste, Polo, BCBG or even the big gun designers like Louis Vuitton-they're all there-and they will all fall apart. Don't think that just because an item has a receipt, tags, inner tags, etc. that it is authentic-they can fake all of those things too. Do your research and buy carefully!

http://www.ioffer.com/search/items/lilly%20pulitzer/text_pics/ioffer/0/false

(And whats up with the creepy stuffed animals posed with some of the dresses....ewww)

Here's a handy guide to figuring out if what you are purchasing is genuine:

http://reviews.ebay.com/How-To-Spot-A-Fake-Lilly-Pulitzer-Dress_W0QQugidZ10000000000852931

An example (with authenticating) of a faux Krista:

http://reviews.ebay.com/COUNTERFEIT-LILLY-PULITZER-KRISTA-DRESS-EXAMPLE_W0QQugidZ10000000003441870

General guidelines:

http://reviews.ebay.com/How-To-Avoid-Counterfeit-Lilly-Pulitzer-amp-Other-Items_W0QQugidZ10000000004882575

Juiced...

2009-08-13T14:06:00.004-04:00

So I picked up 8 Simplifast's at Earthfare last night (not sure if Earthfare's outside of Charlotte have them yet). They were running a special, 2 for $7.00-so essentially $28.00 for two days-not bad! I've had the Strawberry and Lemon flavors so far-they are actually REALLY good-the colder the better! They are a bit tart, i assume from the lemon juice, which I actually like. The bottle is unobtrusive-it's not advertising that you are on a juice fast-or embarassing, like chugging a SlimFast or a 48 hour miracle diet (no lie, I saw a lady drinking one of those and EATING A BIG MAC once). There's no effort involved here-twist open the cap and drink. They have 11g of fiber per bottle so you feel full, are gluten free, and very high in vitamins. There's a full serving of B6 in each bottle which helps out on the energy front. I don't plan on running a marathon or anything on this, but I feel good and have been running errands all day with no dry mouth, dizziness, or whacked out feeling. In short, I feel totally normal. I'll update a bit later.

Clarisonic...

2009-08-12T21:26:00.003-04:00

Gilt is having a sale on this little gizmo on Friday. Not a member? Join! http://www.giltgroupe.com/invite/champagneblonde edit

Stay tuned for my future review of the Pretika...the "knockoff" of Clarisonic!

juice fast delayed until tmrw and other musings

2009-08-12T18:27:00.004-04:00

Because I am a weenie and got up this morning at 9 (I stayed up til 3 editing a 20 page boring as all get out paper for my husband...the things we do for love), told the dachshund that we were mostcertainlynot taking him to Club K-9 for his trial session/interview in preparation for him to be boarded this weekend while the hubs and I go to Litchfield in celebration of yet another semester of his executive MBA program being finished (one year left-thank you God!) and strolled into the kitchen to make myself waffles (damn you sorority sister who got us the waffle maker as a wedding present-it is going to rapidly expand my bum if I don't WATCH IT...but I registered for it, so it is really all my fault)....there was no juice fasting going on today. But tomorrow! Oh yes, you can hear all about it. And you can hear all about my best little guy going to his first day of doggie camp. Tear, sniffle.

Juice Fasting...

2009-08-11T10:59:00.003-04:00

So lately I've been interested in dong a juice cleanse-the health benefits sound amazing, and I can't deny that the mass amount of press that juicing has gotten lately has piqued my interest. I've only been able to find one juicer in Charlotte that fits the requirements I'm looking for (no I don't want to make my own...no time!). Simplifast, available at local Earthfare's sounds like what I'm looking for! Plus, I love lemon anything-which they use primarily in their juices. I'm going to swing by Earthfare today-I can't decide whether to do it starting tomorrow, or wait until I get back from the beach on Monday...I'll keep you posted!

Chocolate Angel Food Trifle

2009-08-08T12:25:00.005-04:00

I love making this during the summer time! It is fat free (practically), light, fluffy and AMAZING. It's also super easy-perfect when my husband randomly decides to invite 7 of his friends over to grill out. Bonus-It also looks great in a trifle bowl!

1 angel food cake (usually found in your grocers bakery section-or if you're ambitious, you can make your own...oooo la la!)

2 large packages of instant fat free chocolate pudding

2 large. containers of fat free Cool Whip (thawed out)

Break half of the cake into chunks-place in trifle (or any) bowl.

Pour in 1/2 the chocolate pudding.

Spread a layer of Cool Whip on top of the pudding.

Repeat (cake/pudding/whip) till you're at the top of your trifle (I like to wind up with Cool Whip and then drizzle chocolate syrup on the top!).

It's divine. A old horse trainer of mine gave my mom this recipe about 15 years ago and I've been eating (and serving) it ever since.

Charlotte "Sample" Sales

2009-08-07T10:58:00.004-04:00

The Carolina Warehouse sale was fabulous-80% off Trina Turk, 7 for all Mankind, Zac Posen, Chloe, Alexander Wang and more. It was a madhouse-and I went to the early viewing! Sadly (or not for the retailers hosting it) it only lasted 2 days before selling out. So I was definitely excited to read about the Charlotte Warehouse Sale. Unfortunately, it's not full on designer-more like department store in a small town type apparel. I know, I know-I shouldn't look down my nose at the brands being sold-after all, I am being done a favor here, but still, I am a cheap snob. I want haute couture for Target clearance rack prices (why yes, I am an eBay addict-how did you know?). So I'm planning on stopping by today...Details to come!

It was bad....really bad. Like 90 20w shirts from macy's with crochet trim bad. Designer apparently means lauren RL and Victoria's secret to these people. Waste of time. A mani/pedi and a trip to I.C. London (killer lingerie sale right now-we're talking 10.00 Le Mystere, 3.00 Hanky Panky and 12.00 Honey Dew sets girls!) provided the attitude adjustment that I needed.

John Hughes

2009-08-06T18:30:00.002-04:00

Everyone needs a "Jake by the Porsche" moment. I'll miss John Hughes's take on angst.

Southern Accents to Close

2009-08-06T16:27:00.003-04:00

Ugh. Another fabulous magazine is shuttered. I always preferred Southern Accents to the folksier Southern Living. Now, I don't have a choice.

The September Issue

2009-08-06T13:52:00.008-04:00

Ah, the September issue. It started when I was nine (yes nine-I was quite precocious) and began reading 'Teen magazine (I read Sassy and YM too, but Sassy was over my head-and I was too much of a conformist to really get their riot grrrl message; YM was a tad skank for my tastes). The back to school issue (August, because hey, this was 'Teen magazine) was always the best-it was so full of promise-new classes, new clothes, new teachers, new friends, new crushes (keep in mind I was nine-no homecoming dances or boyfriends for another 7 years, but I was prepared!). (Yes that is Denise Richards-sometime before Heidi Fleiss (rumor-just a rumor...) and Charlie Sheen, she was a 'Teen model. Snicker).

I loved when it came in the mail in the middle of July, just when summer stopped being exciting and began to get boring. Quizzes, popularity articles and the clothes! I NEEDED chap jeans and western themed shirts, cowboy boot-shoes, Jou-Jou denim jackets, print leggings and huge fluffy scrunchies (yes, this was around the time 90210 was on-and still in high school-yes, people really dressed like that-and going to a k-12 private school, I knew that the high schooler's dressed like that-and I wanted to too!).

Fast forward to middle school, high school and then college-I had since moved on to Seventeen, Mademoiselle, Vogue and (shocker...) Cosmopolitan (the Helen Gurley Brown version-just as ho-ish as it is now but worldlier somehow because of Scavullo's photography, the editor in chief's referring to her readers as "pussycat" and excerpts from Danielle Steele novels). "Back to School" became Fall, and instead of August, it became the September Issue. These magazines were the size of phonebooks. One Vogue could get me through breaks during Rush week-at 900 pages, it had enough to keep 70 girls occupied when waiting for return numbers. One Vogue could last an entire day of babysitting at the pool. And you really feel like you're getting your moneys worth with the September issue. At 4.95 for 900 pages, it seems like a great deal-considering you pay the same price for the July issue which tops out at barely 150 pages. These days, a few years out of college, I still lust after the September issue (hurry up Mr. Postman-It's August!). So you can imagine my delight when I read this. Yes! a documentary on the pre-recession, Anna Wintour, Vogue, fashion week, fashion show, RTW, couture, advertising page heavy, 2007 SEPTEMBER ISSUE OF VOGUE. As Rachel Zoe would say, I die. And I will see you in the (indie) theatre.

Need:

2009-08-05T21:52:00.000-04:00

This.

Bedding Makeover

2009-08-05T20:11:00.004-04:00

I'm sick of the espresso brown/white Pottery Barn Morgan duvet and shams we currently have (no lie-when husband bought our townhome, we had been dating a few months when he moved in and he gave me carte blanche to decorate as I wished-with the requirement that he got the PB bedroom and bathroom that he wanted, exactly as the catalog photo had it-minus the zebra accents). Three years later, it is time for a change-executive decision on my part. The walls are a greigey taupe, the drapes chocolate silk shantung and the furniture mahogany. I purchased a orange (it's not screaming orange-more dull-see above) diamond pattern velvet lined with tan linen quilt and shams, two pick-stitch espresso euro shams (to go with the pick-stitch shams we already have that accent the Morgan bedding, yes, I know that is 6 pillows on a bed...it's actually more than that if you add in the pillows that we sleep on and the odd throw pillow). I'm on the hunt for an accent pillow in the Jonathan Adler/Thomas Paul vein that will accentuate these colors. I want the room to feel clean, modern and crisp-hopefully it won't become an over sized Hermes box! Husband says it sounds good to him-however he's studying for one of his finals (I'm a executive MBA widow) and would probably agree to most anything right now, especially if I keep bringing him nutter-butter trifle and Crystal Light.

And so...I'm back

2009-08-05T12:52:00.001-04:00

In short-The wedding happened-it was perfect, everything went well and even though I lost a shoe (causing me to kick both of them off) during our first dance, I had a fabulous time and married the love of my life. According to the candid shots I've seen from a few of our guests, everyone in attendance had a nice time as well...too good of a time in some cases (which was EXACTLY what I intended). As soon as I get pro pics, I'll post a recap and give all the juicy details-but for now you get my Sedaraby's (which I wore for exactly one and a half hours before changing into a pair of ivory slipper flats my sorority big-sis thoughtfully provided) on the dance floor and a shot of my French bustle that wasn't (my mother AND my 8 maids were obviously perplexed when bustling after the ceremony...the odd thing is, that it later needed re-bustling and in a high level of intoxication, it was done the correct way-thus adding credence to the drunken genius theory).

In other news, I accepted a job offer in the beauty industry that I'm very excited about-it is completely different than what I've done before and I am ready for the challenge and the chance to advance in my career.

I'm on twitter now-I know, I know. Feel free to add me if you like.

Keep in mind...

2009-05-13T09:04:00.000-04:00

For http://fabulousfluffstuff.blogspot.com/ and her family!This woman's family has endured so much tragedy over the past few years (their home was flooded due to Katrina and now her son in law is in the fight of his life). I began reading her daughters blog (Southern Prep-she is now blogging on her new blog, Ward 57) as she was planning her beautiful nautical inspired wedding and quickly became a fan of her mothers site as well.

Bachelorette bash...

2009-04-23T14:32:00.001-04:00

Leaving tomorrow for N.O.-debaucherous tales will surely follow!

Net-a-Porter Outlet

2009-04-16T12:16:00.000-04:00

http://www.theoutnet.com

This makes me v. happy! I'm all for sites like gilt, etc. but the selection is usually v. bad.

On another note, my reception shoes came in! Silver Manolo Sedaraby's...LOVE! So comfy!

Anybody watch Millionaire Matchmaker?

2009-02-03T17:29:00.001-05:00

I love it. I really do-the greaseballs, the desperate debbie's...even Patty (who actually is rather entertaining). However, the one episode I really liked (from a mushy, gushy view) was the one where the guy proposes on the first date. So I watched a rerun a few days back and wondered about them...so I googled the girl up and read this:

http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=285722&blogID=452763675

WHAT! They are letting him go on there again? After that? Lovely.

RHOC-misc. thoughts

2009-01-15T09:34:00.001-05:00

Seedy, fugly little perv. No means NO. Drunk or sober, when a woman tells you no, she means it. Plus, according to the chef's blog on Bravo, his mommy put him up to it. Sick bastard. I hope she puked on him. Tamra? there's a special place in hell for you. What kind of a grown woman does that? Psycho Trash.

Call her a golddigger all you want-I firmly believe that a man with 5 (yes 5) previous wives knew what he was getting into.

I REALLY like her hair. I think because it looks like mine. Her secret (and mine)? Hot rollers. The one inch kind. Yes...very 80's, but they work!

Jeana- I cannot believe you once were the girl in the Legs video by ZZ Top. WTH happened?

Lynne? You look like Rodeo from Rock of Love and Steven Tylers love child. PS-Your eldest daughter is a skank.

Miss Priss in Ballantyne Village....

2009-01-15T09:22:00.000-05:00

CLOSING! So sad-but there is a little part of me that screams YIPPIE! I remember when they moved from Stonecrest to Ballantyne Village in 2006....I bought 6k of merchandise for around 500.00. It was RIDICULOUS-Lilly P for 5 dollars (mens polo's for 2.00....not that the fiance liked them but still!). I will be there asap...It's open til February Charlotte area girls!

blah, blah, blah...

2009-01-08T15:06:00.000-05:00

I love to read these almost as much as I love doing them (narcisstic much?)!

1. Started your own blog - obviously.

2. Slept under the stars - My idea of "roughing it" is a Days Inn. So no.

3. Played in a band- Does karaoke with 3 of my sorority sisters to "Sweet Child of Mine (I was Axl, because I can do the dance,natch) count?

4. Visited Hawaii-I need to!

5. Watched a meteor shower-nope.

6. Given more than you can afford to charity- no. But I do donate time and $ generously.

7. Been to Disneyland - no. My parents always said they took us on "cultural" vaca's and we would appreciate it later. I do and don't think it would have been my thing anyways.

8. Climbed a mountain-not a hiker.

9. Held a praying mantis-yes. I was a tomboy.

10. Sang a solo-No!

11. Bungee jumped-not yet...

12. Visited Paris - not yet. it's on the honeymoon list though.

13. Watched a lightning storm at sea-no.

14. Taught yourself an art from scratch - probably as I'm rather inventive.

15. Adopted a child- no, but it's a possibility when I'm older.

16. Had food poisoning-ugh. yes. McCallister's Chicken Salad.

17. Walked to the top of the Statue of Liberty-No.

18. Grown your own vegetables-yes.

19. Seen the Mona Lisa in France - see number 12.

20. Slept on an overnight train-no.

21. Had a pillow fight-yes. Summer camp.

22. Hitch hiked-um, noooo.

23. Taken a sick day when you’re not ill - I prefer the term mental holiday.

24. Built a snow fort-This is NC...we get ICE.

25. Held a lamb-no.

26. Gone skinny dipping-numerous times. I have no shame.

27. Run a Marathon-currently training for one.

28. Ridden in a gondola in Venice-no.

29. Seen a total eclipse-yes.

30. Watched a sunrise or sunset-both.

31. Hit a home run- hmmm in kickball once.

32. Been on a cruise - NEVER AGAIN. UGH!

33. Seen Niagara Falls in person-no.

34. Visited the birthplace of your ancestors-yes.

35. Seen an Amish community-yes.

36. Taught yourself a new language-yes. French.

37. Had enough money to be truly satisfied- I don't think that would ever happen. Seriously.

38. Seen the Leaning Tower of Pisa in person-no.

39. Gone rock climbing-indoors.

40. Seen Michelangelo’s David-no.

41. Sung karaoke-refer to number 3.

42. Seen Old Faithful geyser erupt-yes.

43. Bought a stranger a meal at a restaurant-no.

44. Visited Africa-no, but I REALLY want to do a safari.

45. Walked on a beach by moonlight-yes.

46. Been transported in an ambulance-no, fortunately.

47. Had your portrait painted-yes.

48. Gone deep sea fishing-yes.

49. Seen the Sistine Chapel in person-no.

50. Been to the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris-refer to 12.

51. Gone scuba diving or snorkeling - yes.

52. Kissed in the rain-oh cheese!

53. Played in the mud - honey, I was doing greek life mudbowl before Bret Michaels had ever thought of such.

54. Gone to a drive-in theater-no.

55. Been in a movie - a 80's coverband music video that they send out to couples who want them for their weddings...yes.

56. Visited the Great Wall of China-no.

57. Started a business - yes.

58. Taken a martial arts class-yes.

59. Visited Russia-no.

60. Served at a soup kitchen-yes.

61. Sold Girl Scout Cookies - my troop went under, but I tried!

62. Gone whale watching-yes.

63. Got flowers for no reason - Numerous times.

64. Donated blood, platelets or plasma - only the first.

65. Gone sky diving-I need to!

66. Visited a Nazi Concentration Camp - no.

67. Bounced a check-Thanks for covering me in college a few times moms!

68. Flown in a helicopter-yes.

69. Saved a favorite childhood toy - yes.

70. Visited the Lincoln Memorial-yes.

71. Eaten Caviar-yes.

72. Pieced a quilt-yes. Camp activity.

73. Stood in Times Square-yes.

74. Toured the Everglades-no.

75. Been fired from a job - nope.

76. Seen the Changing of the Guards in London-no.

77. Broken a bone - yes. Sucks.

78. Been on a speeding motorcycle-no. Death machines.

79. Seen the Grand Canyon in person-yes.

80. Published a book-no.

81. Visited the Vatican-no.

82. Bought a brand new car-I've actually never had a used one.

83. Walked in Jerusalem-no.

84. Had your picture in the newspaper-numerous.

85. Kissed a stranger at midnight on New Year's Eve-no.

86. Visited the White House-yes.

87. Killed and prepared an animal for eating - nope.

88. Had chickenpox-yes.

89. Saved someone’s life-no.

90. Sat on a jury-Jury duty-yes. Being obnoxious enough to not get chosen? YES.

91. Met someone famous-yes.

92. Joined a book club-no.

93. Lost a loved one-yes.

94. Had a baby-nope.

95. Seen the Alamo in person-yes. I saw the US by traveling to horse shows.

96. Swam in the Great Salt Lake-nope.

97. Been involved in a law suit-nope.

98. Owned a cell phone- naturally.

99. Been stung by a bee -yes. Ugh.

If anyone wants to do this, go ahead-

Done!

2009-01-07T19:23:00.000-05:00

Christmas decor is DOWN. And in the Attic. Thank God.

I don't do black Friday or After C-Mas sales but...

2009-01-07T18:54:00.000-05:00

Just learned via Charlotte Shop Talk (such a cute little blog) that Miss Priss is having one of thir massive sales...on Milly, Tibi, etc. So there tomorrow...

30 Day Shred

2008-12-12T10:01:00.002-05:00

Whew! I apologize for my absence but I've been so busy lately that it's just about ALL I can do to read everyone else's blogs much less even begin to start my own! Let's see....Thanksgiving went well, we did it at my house this year, together for the first time ever and the darling boy's mother and my mother finally met- this is good as we're getting married in, oh, 7 months! It went well, my mother, being the superwoman that she is already had her Christmas decor up (SMASHING- she goes all out and does themed trees every year- there's 7, count 'em 7 up as of my last visit and they are BEAUTIFUL!). Catching up, after Thanksgiving I came back here to Charlotte, and put up our tree....I had bought a 9.5 foot commercial quality one by Bethlehem Lights...and we set it up, turned the lights on...AND THEY BLINKED. FURIOUSLY. I had thought "twinkle" meant, well, twinkle....no such luck. So, as I couldn't (and didn't want to actually) return this pre-lit monstrosity, I high-tailed it to Lowe's for some (non-blinky) lights. Success! Three hours later, our copper, lime, gold and aubergine decorated tree was up and non-flashing.

In other news....dum dum dum.....I've decided to exercise. This is big for me, as I'm against exercise. Oh, I think it's fine for other people, but I just hate it. I've rode horses my entire life to keep fit, but a back injury a few years ago has stopped that from being an everyday activity. So I did what i do best- google things. Which is where 30 Day Shred comes in. Jillian Michaels:

You are the devil. I did it Monday before going to the big Panthers game, and I woke up on Tuesday with two things: A hangover and an inability to move my body any more than a step without saying Ughhhhhhhfsah, (insert favorite expletive), Ughhhhhhhfsah. I think I hate it.

Welcome!

2008-11-13T08:16:00.000-05:00

I'm a late twenty-something Southern girl in Charlotte, NC planning a wedding in Raleigh and a longtime blog reader. I hope you enjoy the process as much as I do!