Shopper's High.

Okay after watching plenty of “extreme couponing” episodes, I have finally experienced what its like to get a crazy good deal for CHEAP. So last week I was walking past my salon when I saw they had clearance bottles of OPI fingernail polish in their window. So once I started lifting and reading the names of each bottle my attention get distracted by a sign that says “Buy 1, Get 2 Free.” I thought this was a joke since the bottles were already marked down 60%. So I grabbed 3 colors and headed to the counter expecting them to say “Ohh there’s a catch, you have to buy…” but it never happened. The stylist just looked at me and said, “That will be $3.60.” WHAT? For 3 bottles of OPI?

So here’s what I walked away with:

The One That Got Away

Cuckoo For This Color

San Tantanio

I am not going to lie, I went back the following day and got 3 more bottles, by then most were gone since I had to tell everyone and their mother about my crazy good deal. {I need to keep this finds to myself next time.} So I am one happy girl and set with new colors for the next few weeks… Yes I paint my nails a new color every week. #Obsessed.

Steady As She Rose

Sparrow Me The Drama

Don't You Think I'm Tex-ty?

Grand Total of 6 Bottles of OPI fingernail polish.... $7.20!

Feeling of complete success = Priceless

Have any of you gotten a crazy deal like this? Or channeled your inner extreme coupon-er habits? How about a shopper's high? Let me know!

Busy, Busy, Busy

First of all I have to apologize for my lack of blog posts, but life has gotten crazy… a good crazy though. My job has been keeping me busy while my social/love life has been nothing short of amazing. This is one of those times when you feel truly blessed for the family and friends in your life. I am feeling inspired and spontaneous so here are a few things I want/will be doing the rest of this week.

Tonight I will be making this cake for my best friend B’s birthday:

Peanut Butter Cup Cake

Friday will be his birthday party at the restaurant on the foot of the ski hill here:

This is his birthday card:

I'm getting a haircut with lots of layers and face framing like this:

Saturday I will be headed up to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan to Lake Superior State University for a little Miami University hockey game:

Sunday will be a day of men’s league hockey games and DIY projects like these:

Looks like I will be even busier than before. But I like it. I wouldn’t have it any other way! What do you guys have planned for the rest of week? Are you busy or taking it easy on yourself?

HBO's Hottest & Funniest.

Lately I have been addicted to HBO’s 24/7 hockey series, Flyers vs. Rangers: Road to the Winter Classic. I cannot get enough! It got so bad that in-between episodes I would watch last season’s Penguins vs. Capitals series just to fill the time until next week’s episode would premiere. It is such a phenomenal show due to the fact it illustrates my favorite sport in such a great light and for some crazy reason you really end up lusting loving players whom you should hate! Seems unfair! I am a die-hard Red Wings fan and now I am finding myself cheering for certain {hot} individuals on other teams. Not okay. {My boyfriend is very upset by my betrayal.}

From this show I have become obsessed with New York Ranger's Brian Boyle.

He is very attractive; however, what makes things even better is this clip from their annual Christmas party. I still can’t stop laughing as he yells “SANTA! I KNOW HIM!” Gotta love a little Elf movie moment brought to life:

Hope you have enjoyed this little hockey-related {go figure} post with some great eye candy. How can you not laugh at hot hockey players dressed outrageously. And if you haven't seen this show, definitely give it a go! You will not be disappointed!

Has any of my followers seen this amazing show? Or has fallen in love with "the enemy"? I want to know.

What I'm Loving Wednesday

Here we go! Another week of What I'm Loving Wednesday... here's a look into everything that makes me extremely happy:

Listening to Audiobooks at Work.
This is my newest love. I don’t have time to sit with a book anymore since my full-time job leaves little time for relaxation… Thank goodness for Audible. I am currently listening to Keith Richard’s “Life” book which is read by Johnny Deep (yum). This means I have 23 hours of a sexy voice talking about sex, drugs, and rock and roll. I can’t help it, it’s one of my guilty pleasures.

Deals on Everything Christmas.
I always stock up on Christmas decorations and goods after the holiday and put them away for the day I have my own place. This time next year I will be on my own, so I want to be prepared. For years it has been a tradition of mine to at least buy a few ornaments to put away for the future. I could easily fill a tree with my own collection now. So exciting.

The best purchase was the “Kissing Ball.” My family already owned one and it just so happens to be my favorite piece of decoration in our house. It’s so simple yet stunning… so when I found one at Pier One for only $4, I couldn’t check out fast enough. Love it.

My rough & tough hockey fighting boyfriend.
During last night’s game, he got in a little scuffle that I am not going to lie was kind of hot. It’s funny to see him get in fights on the ice because he is hands down the nicest, most gentle boy around. Sorry but if you play dirty, he will get you.

I also love that last night he switched out his old white laces in his skates to the light blue laces I got him in his stocking this Christmas. Now his laces and jersey match perfectly…and bring out his baby blue eyes. So damn cute.

Learned how to drive stick.
On Christmas day, the boy picked me up to go to his house for the holiday except we made a pit stop at our high school’s parking lot. He just opened his door and said, “Okay baby, let’s teach you how to drive stick.” I stalled only twice, but I successfully went from 1^st to 2^nd then 3^rd while driving around the abandoned lot. Check this off the bucket list! I can’t thank the boy enough for his patience and trust that I wouldn’t destroy his car. Its now been 2 weeks of me driving us around town. {Stalling at the top of my driveway every time... Whoops}

Buying tickets to a Miami hockey game.In two weeks, the boy and I will be headed up to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan to watch my beloved Miami Redhawks take on the Lake Superior State Lakers. We got seats on the glass right next to the Miami bench, so I am sure I will be the WORST date ever as I drool over the boys as they take their shifts on the ice. I have already apologized to the boyfriend for this ahead of time.

Last but definitely  not least...
Still enjoying all of my Christmas presents from the boy.

1.       24/7 Penguins vs. Capitals: Road to the Winter Classic DVD

2.       Jewelry Box

3.       Paris Lotion/Body Set {smells amazing}

4.       OPI Fingernail Polish Galore… I got 10 new colors. #addicted

5.       Corkcicle {keeps your bottle of wine at a perfect temperature. Genius!}

6.       Daisy by Marc Jacobs Perfume

7.       THE BIG PRESENT: Black Diamond Earrings! {Absolutely stunning.}

What are you loving this chilly Wednesday?! I want to know.

My December in Pictures.

It's officially the week of Christmas... where did time go? This month had sooo much in store and although I feel like I am missing out or forgetting something, in reality its been going pretty smoothly and on track. That's probably why... things are just too perfect. So here's a few pictures of what I have been up to lately.

I have already attended my work Christmas party... such a good time!

Me & the Boy

The "Family Portrait" with Jordan added in.

My parents.

Tonight is the last men's league hockey game before Christmas break... hockey will resume again the second week of January. Hopefully my hockey withdrawal won't be too depressing. Good thing I am plan on still hanging out with these boys over the holiday:

Boyfriend

Best friend, B {in the blue}

Now its onto conquering the rest of my Christmas list... I have a ton of DIY projects to complete for a few of my love ones, so be looking forward to those posts. My favorite thing in the world... homemade personalized gifts! In the meantime, I can't believe I am saying this but... I want snow. Last Saturday it looked like this downtown:

now the snow is gone. So sad. I need snow to feel festive so it can start snowing again!

So how is everyone's December going? Fast or slow? Busy or ideal? I want to know!

Things I Loved From Yesterday

Thursday did not disappoint in regards to excitement in my life. To start off I woke up ungodly early in the morning to get my last final over with. I was literally drained and barely thinking straight once I was walking to my car in the parking lot when I see a brown bag on my car hood leaning against my windshield… It turns out my boyfriend left a bottle of fake champagne {sparking white grape juice} so I could have a “celebratory drink” afterwards. How stinkin’ adorable?

So when I walked into work, bottle in hand, I felt like I needed a little down time, so I went on my beloved website, Pinterest, just so I could stare at all the pretty pictures and not think about anything! {You know you have done this before.} That was when I found a Tim Tebow Desktop Figure. I made myself wait until my lunch break to print it out and start assembling the pieces. Honestly, it felt like I was six years old again and playing with paper dolls. So exciting!

So thanks to an energy drink and my crazy coworkers we had a little photo shoot for my new Tebow figurine...

"Yay Sarah being done with finals!"

After attending my boyfriend’s hockey game last night we hit the bar to drown our sorrows {they lost} and out of nowhere, the boy says:

“Babe… I love Tim Tebow.
Like really, just watched his documentary and I am obsessed. I think I want a Tebow jersey.”

Okay he may have been a little tipsy when saying all of this, but I am going to hold him to it! Like I always say, “a drunken man’s words are a sober man’s thoughts.” If only I hadn’t purchased his Christmas present already, I probably would have given MUCHHH thought into finding one for him.

To end the night I finally get into my PJ’s at 1:30 am and curl up in bed to see I missed a phone call from the boy. He left me the cutest message:

“Babe, it’s me. I just wanna tell you how much I appreciate you coming to my game and being such a great fan, my support, and even sticking up for me in the lobby. And thank you for being there all the time… I really appreciate it. I also appreciate every day with you and I just wanted to tell you sweet dreams and goodnight, love. So text me when you get a chance. Mwah!” {Yes it does send me kisses over the phone…}

Sounds like a pretty good day, huh? Who else celebrated being done with finals in a WEIRD way!?

Early Christmas Present? Yes Please.

So this morning I arrived at work to see a present sitting on my desk… an interesting looking present, to say the least.

Yes that is tape being wrapped around the paper in order to keep it attached while the bow is made up of leftover tape. This is the work done by my best guy friend, B. The card is the cutest and means more to me than what’s under the wrapping paper {or so I thought!} and it says:



"To: Rah
For all your time and dedication, hopefully this makes it more enjoyable! Merry Christmas!
Love ya, Brandon"



He told me I had to open it today since I will be needing it the next few days. So here’s my beautiful/thoughtful gift...

Stadium chair for the ice rink!

While I am checking it out and laughing saying “thank you” he is pointing out its bells and whistles saying “here’s where you can put your Diet Coke or beer… here’s where you can store your Crossword Puzzles from People Magazine or even your homework.” He seriously thought of everything!

Tonight, I am going to be at the ice rink for hours {literally hours} to watch my boyfriend be a goalie in one game then a defensemen in the next. Looks like I will be putting this contraption to work! The best part is how practical of a gift it is, as well as how in the locker room last night my boyfriend kept telling B, "dude, stop rubbing it in how perfect your gift is for her... you are making me look bad because I haven't gotten her anything yet." Haha let the pressure of gift-buying begin!

Just when I think hockey couldn't get any better... now with some back support and cushion between the metal bleachers, it has!