Lucky 8's

I stole borrowed this tag from my friend over at Tickled Pink, and I thought it would be fun to let ya'll know me a little bit better. Hope you enjoy and feel free to do one yourself!


8 TV Shows I Watch: 
Grey's Anatomy (newly addicted thanks to a friend...I'm only on season 3! ha)
LOST (final season = bittersweet/ I better have answers!)
True Blood
Nip/Tuck
Fringe
Dexter
Glee
One Tree Hill (I know, I know...but I started watching it wayyyy back when and I would like to know what eventually happens)

8 Favorite Places to Eat and Drink:
Cheesecake Factory

Mi Pueblo (best Mexican food in Northern MS)

My Gran's house (seriously, that woman can COOK)

Lenny's Subs

Muddy's Bake Shop

The Half Shell

McAlister's Deli

Olive Garden

8 Things I Look Forward To:

Finally getting my computer back from the shop

Visiting my two nieces, Ava Grace and Autumn Marie

Valentine's Day with my dad :) since BF has to work

Getting my diploma mailed to me so I can frame that sucker

Warmer weather in Memphis

Getting my hair done

Getting money back from taxes (YES!)

Watching the final season of Lost that begins on Tuesday

8 Things That Happened Yesterday:
Spent part of the day being lazy in bed with my husky, Aspen

Planned a workout that didn't happen

Went to the Memphis Zoo with the BF

Went to eat at Mi Pueblo with the BF

Used my new MAC shadestick in "Warm and Cozy" (loves it)

Finished the season 2 finale of Grey's Anatomy (I know, I know...I'm sooooooo behind)

Argued with the BF (it happens haha)

Caught up with reading all my lovely blogger buddies posts

8 Things I Love About Winter: 

Cute scarfs

Leggings under dresses

Living in the South where getting out of school happens when we "think" snow is coming

Snuggling

Freshly brewed coffee

Not having to keep up with a tan

I'm very hot natured (enough said)

BASKETBALL SEASON (Go Tigers)

8 Things on My Wish List: 

Mani/Pedi

Canon Powershot Camera SD780 with 12.1 MP

The Love List to do a blog design makeover

Dogeared Karma necklance

"Hey Now" Blowfish Boots

Hunter Wellies

A FULL TIME JOB

Express Seam-Back Microtwill Pants

8 Things I'm Passionate About: 

My God
My family
My friends
My boyfriend
My work
My blog
My shopping addiction
My collection of MAC makeup (sadly very true)

8 Words/Phrases I Use Often:"Shut your mouth! Are you serious??"

"I mean, really?!"

"O. M. G."

"Hey, sugar" (to Aspen)

"....insert sarcasm here..."

"That reminds me of something Ava Grace does...."

"That reminds me of something Autumn Marie does...."

"Don't call me Beech" (inside joke with BF)

8 Things I've Learned From the Past:
I think my life would be a whole lot different if Taylor Swift songs would have come out when I was in high school.

You will learn how great it is to forgive others now when it comes your turn to be forgiven.

Thank God for unanswered prayers.

Spend every minute you have with those you love.

To be a good writer you must read good writing.

Best friends will fight. It's how you make up that makes you best friends.

If you are a good person and you work hard, you will get recognized for what you do.

God knows what He's doing...just trust Him. :)

8 Things I Currently Want/Need: (I figured this was the same as a "Wish List" but...)

A FREAKING FULL TIME JOB

Memphis Tigers to go to the NCAA championship

The Saints to beat the Colts

13" Macbook Pro

More MAC makeup

A new bottle of Moroccan Oil (that's def a need)

More Tassimo discs (open for flavor suggestions!) 

More shampoo and conditioner (what do ya'll use??)

xoxo,

I also noticed that January 23 was my first ever blog. Can't believe to think that a year ago I started this baby, and although it was just for a simple grade in a public relations class, I can't thank my professor enough for introducing me to blogger. :)