Whatcha know 'bout me?

Happy Tuesday, ya'll!

I hope you are having a wonderful day!

Don't think I haven't noticed that I've gained some new followers in the past couple of weeks!

What up ya'll?!

I thought this would be as good of time as ever to do a little 'get to know you' post so ya'll can have a little idea about who I am!

Sound good?

Good!

*My name is Sarah Elizabeth
*When I was in 5th grade there were 6 Sarah's in my homeroom class, so the teacher declared me Sarah Beth.
*However, most of my friends from HS call me Sarah Dee because my last initial is a D.
*I'm 24 going on 17
*I'll be 25 in June so expect a quarter life crisis coming your way soon.
*I was born and raised in Hot Springs, Arkansas

It's a gorgeous National Park, and I now realize how lucky I was to grow up there.

*I currently live in Houston, Tx with my boo thang John, and my puppy Cash

*I'm an only child

*John and I have dated for almost 4 years

*We met in college at a sorority function...he wasn't my date

*My dream job would be a singer

*I love all kinds of music from country to rap

*I love to dance, and am a firm believer that whenever John and I go out we should dance as inappropriately as possible because one day it's going to be unacceptable for us to dance that way.

*I love my Momma and Step Dad with all my heart.

*None of my close friends have gotten married yet.

*I'm a Arkansas Razorback Alum

*I have a degree in Communications and a Masters in Teaching

*I taught High School for a year and decided it wasn't for me.

*I'm currently looking for jobs in marketing/pr... with little success.

*I have the best friends in the world (trust me)

*Vegas is my favorite place on earth

*I spent my birthday last year with friends in Vegas and it was the best trip ever.

*I started blogging as a way for me to vent during grad school and now just to chronicle the randomness that is my life.

*I try to put up a front but I care a lot what people think about me.

*I have to tell myself daily that life is too short to worry about what others think.

*I have a best friend that I've known since Kindergarden. 

*Aaaand....I don't know what else...haha

Well that was random, but that's all I could think of.

Is there anything else ya'll want to know?

Ask about me!

If I get enough questions I'll do another post.

I see these on other blogs and they look so fun!

So leave me some questions in the comments about anything you want to know!

Weekend in pictures!

This past weekend was so fun!

Lets take a little journey through bullet points....

~Thursday night John and I met up with some friends to watch Turtle Races at a local bar.

It was so much fun, and because I'm  24 going on 12 I can't wait to go back and watch again!

When I was in 3rd grade, we had turtle races at our elementary school. 

I obviously had a turtle named Flash, and he won.

Flash was later eaten by my dog... 

Such a sad way for a champion animal to go.

~Friday I went to Target to find new bedding.  I didn't find new bedding, but still managed to leave with $200 worth of stuff.

#TargetProblems.

1. Mossimo Dress

2.  Color-block Mossimo Maxi Dress

3. Coral Sandals

4. Garnier BB Cream (Uh-Mazing, by the way)

5. Maybelline Baby Lips "Pink Punch" (Also uh-mazing)

~Saturday we got up early, gathered our supplies, and headed west to Pace Bend Park for a fun camping trip with friends!

Pace Bend is about 30mins west of Austin.

The water was awesome, the weather was PERFECT, and it was a great way to spend the rest of the weekend!

~Sunday we swam a little then headed back to Houston, but not before we stopped in Austin for some good Mexican food at Guero's.

Once we got home, John and I hit the couch and didn't move until it was time to hit the bed.

It was a great weekend and Cash is still tired from his first camping adventure.

Hope you were able to enjoy some wonderful weather like we did!

Happy Monday!

Fitness Friday

So about 3 weeks ago I joined the good 'ol YMCA because summer is coming fast and my waistline was extending faster.
I mean, Houston has been voted the FATTEST CITY IN THE COUNTRY for the past 4 years!

This explains a lot. 

I've been working out about 5-6 times a week so I thought what better way for me to calculate my progress and make a food diary than put it on my blog!

So here we go...

Lets call this little journey:

This week I've been feeling a little less than excited about heading to the gym.

Like I've said, I've been working out consistently for 3 weeks and am seriously seeing no results.

Like, I've lost a pound.

Not encouraging. 

But what's keeping me going is the fact that I'll be  older than dirt 25 in two short months, and ya'll,  I need to look my best while having a complete quarter life crisis melt down.

It's going to happen.

So I'mma keep on keeping on and see where this takes me.

As for workouts, I'm a HUGE fan of taking classes at the gym.

I get super bored when I work out by myself, and taking classes also pushes me to have better form and do more reps because, hello, there are 20 other people in the class that are watching.

This week in workouts:

(I also walk Cash for an hour everyday)

Monday: BodyPump (full body weightlifting class using hand weights, bar, step, and body weight)

Tuesday: Cardio (20min on elliptical, 10min stair climber) 30mins of Abs

Wednesday: Day of rest.  Even God needed one.

Thursday: Cardio (20min elliptical, 10min stair climber), Body Pump, Abs

Friday: Cardio (30mins elliptical, 15mins stair climber, 15mins bike)

Saturday: Body Pump or Spin (haven't decided yet)

Sunday: Another day of rest...I'm only human ya'll!

This week for dinner:

(I usually have tuna and share baby carrots with Cash for lunch... exciting)

Monday: had NO groceries, ate a tuna melt

Tuesday: finally went to the grocery store, but still ate some Sushi we picked up

Wednesday: Finally a good meal! Chicken Rollitini with Spinach

you can go here for the recipe. 

Ya'll, with all of that Cheesy goodness...it's only 200cals per chicken breast.

Can I get an amen?

Thursday: Hamburger

Friday: Hmm...not sure yet, but probably eating out with some friends

Weekend: I'll let ya know next Friday

So now that you know my routine and diet plan, why in the world are the pounds falling off?!

I think the good Lord keeps me from getting to my goal weight because he knows I'd walk around looking like this

or this

sorry I'm not sorry?

Ugh...oh well.  Here's to keepin on keepin on!

2 months... I think I can, I think I can...

New Blog Design!!

After over a year of blogging, I've decided to give it up to the ones who know best and have a professional re-do my blog design!

I. AM. SO. EXCITED!

I'm using Cherry on Top Blog Design

Melissa has the cutest design ideas! Check out her portfolio!

With all of this being said, if you come around here and things are looking all kinds of cray, don't run away! Come back in a few days and see what changes we've made!!

(ew...did that kind of rhyme?)

I got an award...say whaaa?

The gorgeous Lisa over at Just a Brief Introduction gave me a bloggy award yesterday!

Lil 'ol me?!

You shouldn't have!!

But girl, I'm so glad you did!

The Liebster Award is for up-and-coming bloggers (200 followers or less) that you think deserve recognition for their fabulous blogging abilities.

Here's how this award process works...

Each nominee should:

Choose five blogs to give the Liebster Award to.

Show your thanks to the blogger who gave you the award by linking back to them.

Post the award on your blog.

List the bloggers you gave the award to with links to their sites.

Leave a comment on their blogs to let them know they've received the award.

Share five random facts about yourself.

5 Random Facts:

1. I'm an only child.  People might say I'm spoiled, but I just think I'm extra loved.

my fabulous Momma and Poppa bear

2. I once had a tiny tiny role in a movie.

and I've been a diva ever since...

kidding. 

3. I've only had one boyfriend in my entire life...

and I guess I'll keep him around. 

4. I have a Masters degree and no job.

Whomp Whomp.

And last, but probably most important:

5. I'm TERRIFIED of Mascots.

Seriously. 

I don't know who's in there, and it's creepy, and I. Don't. Like. IT.

It's a real phobia called Masklophobia.

Go look it up.

But it's scary, I warned ya!

Now on to...

My Lovely Nominees! 

1. Amber @Living in the Moment

2. Jessica @Here and Now

3. Kelsey@ Just Another Blonde Princess

4. Amber@ Bugs, Barbies, & Wedded Bliss

5. Lauren@ Lemon Trees and Bumblebees

I hope ya'll are having a great Thursday!

Only one more day until the weekend!!

Do you Pinterest?!

I'm linking up with Michelle!

Perfectly Pink!

Source: flickr.com via Sarah on Pinterest

Because sometimes that's just what you gotta do....

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Seriously...

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Just pick a place and go!

Source: bit.ly via Sarah on Pinterest

Scary to think about... live it up ya'll!

Source: illbeasunbeam.tumblr.com via Sarah on Pinterest

I think I could make this!

Source: Uploaded by user via Sarah on Pinterest

What are ya'll loving on Pinterest this week?


Oh and I just want to say "hey girl, hey!" to my new followers! So happy to have ya'll here! Until next time, my loves....

Who's Your Doppelganger?

People constantly come up to me and tell me I look like someone they know.

Like, daily.

And do you know what I say to those people?

'Lucky them!'

Just kidding. 

I guess I just have one of those faces...hmm.

I'm playing along with A Mommas Desires and Pacifiers to see what the internet says about who my celebrity doppelganger is....

I went to myheritage.com and got these horrible interesting results:

I'm have no idea who 90% of these ladies are...

So I decided to use a different picture...

Maria Menounos? In what world?

I decided to include John in on the fun...

Duh he looks like Harry Potter and Danny Tanner... 

I'm sure he'll love that!

So I decided to try another picture of him

hahahahahahahahahaha... I mean....

In everyday life however, I get told a lot that I look like Hayden Panettiere.

Like, seriously, a lot.

Ehhh...I don't see it, but I'll take what I can get.

Who do you look like? Link up and play along...it's a humbling experience :)