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5 Things: Cyber Monday Awesomeness + Deals

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There’s less than 12 hours left of Cyber Monday, just in case you didn’t make out well on Black Friday. Personally, I prefer Cyber Monday, but to each his/her own. Here are the 5 reasons why Cyber Monday is absolutely awesome!

1. Save on gas
Not having to drive to the store is great, especially since it hurts so bad to walk still. Plus, less chances for a car accident! I haven’t purchased gas for my car in more than 2 months and the tank is still practically full! That’s a savings of $200+. Think of how much money you would save if you didn’t have to drive anywhere?! (Not really happy about not being able to drive anywhere, but I have to look at the positives!)

2. No waiting in line
About two years ago, Pretyce and I were in line at Target on Black Friday. It was cold, sad, and worrisome. You had to be on guard so that these other em-effers wouldn’t cut you in line. I hated that! Check out this photo from the People of Walmart. It’s madness!

3. Gets bigger every year
With the increase of online shopping, many retailers are choosing to participate in the Cyber Monday bonanza. Check this article by the San Francisco Chronicle, which states that Cyber Monday sales are up 15% in comparison to last year . More retailers means more competition which means more savings!!!

4. Storewide discounts and free shipping with no minimums
Looking at the sales online today, I noticed that many online retailers were offering such awesome deals! Additionally, the abundance of free shipping promos has risen compared to last year (in my experience). Free shipping are two of world wide web’s most beautiful words!

5. Here’s a list of the deals I liked:
Wet Seal – Free shipping (no minimum) & 40% off your entire order
Living Social deals - I got the OfficeMax $10 for $20
Apple.com – Free shipping (no minimum) until 12/22
Kohls.com – Free shipping & 20% off your entire order (Coupon Code: CYBER20)

I only have a few people left to check off my Christmas list! Isn’t that great? I just hope I am well enough by Christmas Eve to wrap all the gifts.

Good luck on your holiday shopping! Are you almost finished or not even close?

5 Things: I Wish I Could Do Right Now

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1. Run up and down the stairs
The fact that it takes me a whole minute to get upstairs or downstairs is annoying. I have to actually step on each and every single stair while hanging on for dear life via the handrail. On a positive note, I’m finally able to go up and down the stairs, which means I can sleep in my room again.

2. Walk comfortably without this back brace
I’m getting really sick and tired of walking like a zombie. It was a funny joke around Halloween, but it’s been a week since then and I’m not laughing any more.

3. Drive my car to Walmart or Target
Shopping online is great, but nothing beats the clearance at Target. I can’t believe I missed all the Halloween clearance this year! : (

4. Bend over to pick up something
Although my toes are getting stronger, I’d prefer not to have toe muscles. I’ve been picking up many things with my feet lately, but it would be really nice just to bend over…

5. Sit on the toilet without any assistance
I don’t even want to elaborate on this one.

While this may have been written in a somewhat comedic manner, I’m actually really sad most of the time. I feel purposeless and useless. I can count the number of times I cry each day on one hand still, so until I can’t, I’ll try not to worry too much. I just hope I get over this handicap before I delve into a deep depression. Pray for me and I’ll do the same.

What sound does a zebra make?

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I was going to be a zombie this Halloween, being that it’s pretty easy to accomplish. All you would need would be the following: ripped clothing & face makeup.

But… I didn’t feel like ripping any of my clothes, looking like a hot mess, or putting a whole face of makeup on.

On a whim, I decided to be a zebra. I wore a zebra patterned top, black leggings, and a black cardigan. (Yeah, pretty boring… )

My makeup was inspired by this YouTube video:

And as far as the title goes, I was trying to roar at my nieces & nephews, but I don’t think zebras roar. What sound do they make?

5 Things: What Being Engaged Really Means

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Today is the 2 month anniversary of my engagement to Prentyce. We haven’t done a crazy amount of wedding planning these past 2 months, but we have been house hunting. Unfortunately, that’s now also on hold since I can’t get around as easily as before. : (

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Nonetheless, this is my 5 Things list for the week: What Being Engaged Really Means.

1. People assume you knew about the engagement. You would be surprised to know how many people were surprised to know that I was surprised when Prentyce proposed. Yes, I knew it was eventually going to happen (six years of dating is a long time) and I have told him what kind of ring I would like (when he asked). But, no, I didn’t pick out my ring and no, I didn’t know he was out looking, and no, I didn’t know he was going to propose. And while there are couples who are less traditional and decide cohesively to get married, we are not that kind of couple. I wanted him to get on bended knee and ask me to be his wife… and he did!

2. You have a beautiful ring that you just can’t stop staring at, especially when driving. Don’t get in a car accident & die because then you will never get to walk down the aisle.

3. You get asked a hundred million times when the wedding is going to be... even when you haven’t been engaged 24 hours yet!

4. You feel like you have a million things to do even though you haven’t even picked a date. Furthermore, he wants to be the caring fiancé and help you choose the flower girls dresses. Why?! Men aren’t supposed to care. Grr…

5. You have to move in together. It’s exciting… and not at the same time. You have to share a closet. *gasp* Your plans are no longer YOUR plans anymore. Take away the “y” from your and suddenly, you aren’t allowed to plan your future as you have been doing. Decisions must be made.

This list of 5 will probably expand to 500 up until our big day. I don’t know what the future has in store for us, but I know that I love me some Prentyce Albright.

Happy 2-Month Engagement Anniversary Babe! (<— That’s me pretending that he actually reads my blog.)

 

(un)Happy Halloween!

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Happy Halloween everyone, except right now, it doesn’t feel very happy. Halloween is so different this year compared to how I have celebrated it the past six years. In what ways you may ask? (I know you could care less, but I’ll tell you anyway.)

 

  • Parents & the Lee fam were still in America
  • I had a perfectly working back
  • We would be having a huge party with awesome decorations & games & lots of food
  • My splendid costume would be ready to go
  • My spirits would be as high as druggie

 

To make matters worse, as of right now, I am costume-less. Due to me being basically handicapped the past 2 weeks, I have done nothing  Halloweeny. I have thought of some lazy easy costume ideas though, i.e. zombie, nerd, secret agent, etc., but still… none of them have gotten me excited about celebrating what used to be my #2 favorite holiday (Christmas is my #1 favorite).

My nieces and nephews are still at school right now. Hopefully I’ll be in a better mood by the time they are let out, so that I won’t get the “Killjoy Award”. (I just thought of that.)

Excuse me while I take my pain meds followed by a shot of candy corn.

Have a very happy Halloween.

It’s been 2 weeks…

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Sooo… Two weeks ago I was in an ambulance headed to the Spring Valley Hospital emergency department, where I stayed for about 7 hours and got diagnosed with a lumbar sprain.

Since then, life has been (to say the least) different. I haven’t put on make-up, done my hair, driven a car, or have been to work the past 2 weeks. For some of the days, I only got out of bed just to use the restroom. I was am still miserable.

I’m drugged up and feeling a lot better as the days progress though. My brain and hands are still functional, so I lay in bed and read on my iPad or… well that’s mostly about it. I’m trying to make the most of this time off, but it’s hard when you can’t access your own bedroom because it’s atop a flight of stairs.

My big brother’s house has a downstairs bedroom and that’s where I have relocated. It’s super convenient b/c the bathroom and kitchen are so near. They have been super accommodating and I am so lucky to have them. I’ll be definitely taking my nieces & nephews out for all the tasks I make them do for me, i.e. pick that up please, get me water please, turn off the light please, etc. I’m so glad I have family.

I’m hopeful in that I’ll get better because I am making progress. The scary part is that the doctor told me that once you injure your lower back, it is very easy to re-injure (<- Is that a word?) it.  I was in shock… I don’t want to go through this again ever. So while this process may take a while, hopefully not too long; I hope that it heals well so that I’ll be back better than ever… I try to stay positive most of the time, but I have definitely cried myself to sleep some nights.

Pray for me? Thanks.

Hello world!

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I thought I would keep the title. It’s fitting to what I’m saying anyhow.

This has to be my 100th blog (not exaggerating). It all started with Xanga, then Blogger, and now WordPress. I wish I had enough drive to transfer all of my posts in here, but I think it’s better to start fresh.

For this blog, I created a new logo. I’m so happy with it. Who doesn’t like having their VERY OWN logo? It’s pretty simple, but I think it’s wonderful.

 

 

Here is the avatar version of the logo. Cuuuute, right?

I’ll be back. Blog ya later!