The perks of my job

I have mentioned this before but I am loving my job, not only I love how relaxed and laid back it is but I love the people, wearing jeans every day, the huge bottle of honey in the break room because they know I like it and working of the conference room. 

Well, one of the perks I had not tasted yet was the employee discount since I am not a full time employee yet... but better than that was the employee sale that went on today. I got a little note on my white board while on a conference call that said "employee sale @4pm in the break room, bring cash". I got excited because everyone wears Triumph t-shirts to work and I have non but I REALLY GOT EXCITED when I heard the prices - leather jackets $20, leather boots $10, t-shirts $1, belts $2!

These are some of the awesome things I bought!

The leather jackets are amazing and retail for about $400, they have all the pads for riding too. I do ride with a couple of my friends who have bikes, but it would be sweet if at some point I have my very own bike and learn how to ride! Maybe one day ;)

T-Shirts are our preferred office wear and I can't wait for Tuesday so I can start wearing them to the office! I love them all! I also got a pair of riding boots, and 2 casual shirts that are very form fitting, and everything has Triumph Motorcycles all over.

I am so excited about my new Triumph wear and can't wait to wear it all, to bad the leather jackets are gonna have to wait for a bit.

Until next post.

CM

Tea Party for the Princess

Today was really fun, I went to Jackie's house thinking I was going to a farewell party for Maddy who's leaving for California. Jackie told me it was a hat/tea party evening to say goodbye to her niece and I bought it!

At lunch time, I went shopping for matching hats for me and Sophia and I happened to find a beautiful dress that would just look adorable with the white hat. Well, I am mad I did because I got to Jackie's house after picking up Barrett I was sent right upstairs to change Sophia which was kind of weird... Then I was not allowed to enter the kitchen, and still had no idea!

Finally they said "Carla, only you con come... Sophia has to wait" and when I walked into the kitchen there was pink, and balloons and colorful homemade cupcakes! I teared up :')

Finally we asked Sophia to walk in and we all yelled SURPRISE! Her face was too much, we were both surprised and very happy!

There were presents and games and fun with friends, such a nice gesture from Jackie... Sophia kept repeating "mommy this is the best party ever!"

The hats were so much fun and Sophia and I had matching hats! I can't thank Jackie enough, she definitely made this a memorable birthday for my little princess!

Well, we definitely enjoyed this creative afternoon filled with sweets and loved ones!

Until next post :)

CM

Keeping my options open

So it's summer and Sophia is going away as every year already, she leaves next weekend and I am for 2 months single and childless. So, my question is... Shouldn't I be dating and just going out instead of putting all my eggs in one basket? The answer is ABSOLUTELY! Don't get me wrong, I like "L" and if it evolves then great, but why do this with the first guy I meet after my ex? I think I have to do things different this time and shop around a little, lol!

Since I am in no rush... That's my story and I'm sticking to it! So yesterday I finally decided to go out on a date with a new guy. We have been texting for about 2 weeks and honestly I look forward to his texts. Witty, funny... Very cool guy, and good looking too!

For our 1st date he took me to this restaurant Agave in Atlanta, I had heard really good things about it so I was excited to hear that that's where we were meeting! The food was amazing, and he was as fun and witty as on the phone. His pictures were accurate which means he was a hottie so the date was a success!

After dinner the date evolved, we parked my car at his place, he has a house in my favorite part of the city and we went to a nearby club. Let me just say I haven't been in a club in forever but it was fun. We people watched, danced and had a good time and around midnight Cinderella had to go! I had to go get my monkey, the good thing is he has 2 monkeys of his own so that wasn't a problem.

It was a very fun date, so I am definitely looking forward to going out with him again... Date #2 is scheduled for next Sunday! In the meantime, tonight I see "L" so we will see how that will go.

Well, that's it for now!

Until next post.

CM

I am blonde

For those waiting, here is a quick post with the new look ;)

CM

Delicious Lentil Tacos

Today I tried an awesome recipe that I have been meaning to check out and boy was it good! Even Sophia ate 2 tacos, she is loving lentils and so am I. It is very simple but it takes about an hour to cook the lentils. 

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of chopped onion
• 1 garlic clove minced
• 1 tsp of canola oil
• 1 cup of dried lentils, rinsed
• 2 tbsp ground cumin
• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 2-1/2 cups of vegetable broth
• 1 cup of salsa (chopped tomato, onion & cilantro with the juice of 1/2 lemon)
• 12 taco shells
• 1-1/2 cups of reduced fat cheddar cheese
• 6 tbsp of fat-free sour cream

Directions:

In a large non-stick skillet, saute the onion and garlic in oil until tender. Add the lentils, chili powder, cumin and oregano and stir for about a minute. Add the broth and bring to a broil. Reduce heat, cover and let simmer until the lentils are tender (about 35 min). 

Uncover and cook for another 5 minutes until mixture thickens out. Spoon about 1/4 cup lentils into shell, top with lettuce, salsa, cheese and sour cream and go for it!

It serves 6 people and it is super healthy and low cal... this is one of those dishes that amazes all those meat lovers and keeps them begging for more!

Enjoy!

CM

Love

Love is patient, love is kind and is not jealous; love does not brag and is not arrogant, does not act unbecomingly; it does not seek its own, is not provoked, does not take into account a wrong suffered, does not rejoice in unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth; bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.

1 Corinthians 13

Fun in the South

Yesterday Sophia and I went strawberry/raspberry picking! I wanted to find something fun for us to do and found this farm 20 min from where I live where you can pick berries all throughout the summer. Outside of the farm they also have a farmers market with fresh veggies that I loaded with for the week! We picked 5 lbs of strawberries and 1 lb of raspberries! Can we say antioxidants!

On top of that I got a bunch of veggies for the week and made a delicious vegetarian lasagna for lunch :) I will post the recipe later today.

The point is Sophia and I had a blast, I definitely enjoy certain things about this area and this is definitely one of them. My monkey is leaving to FL with daddy in 2 weeks... Oh I will miss her :(

Time to get up and make breakfast, I sure enjoy blogging from bed!

Till next post.

XO
CM