Is dat what you hat said?

It's no lie...I'm in serious need of Spring Break! When I feel stressed, overwhelmed, mad at the hubby, tired of hearing my name 6,000 times a day, upset that the dog decides to only eat MY shoes, well, you get the picture I turn to this person. She makes me laugh, over and over time and time again! Please, take 3 minutes and watch my friend Bon Qui Qui! Click the link! :o)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZkdcYlOn5M

The teacher in me...

...loves all these colorful ideas!

Is this not the CUTEST work room studio or what? Minnie, an interior designer, has this super cute "work space" in her house and I just wanted to share for you crafty people. She loves turquoise and red, which sound hideous together, but it actually works. Check out the room she enters every day!
Those are just 2 fun pictures. Sister, this reminds me of something you would like in your house!

Besties

There are those that open you up to something new and exotic, those that are old and familiar, those that bring up lots of questions, those that bring you somewhere unexpected, those that bring you far from where you started, and those that bring you back. But the most exciting, challenging and significant relationship of all is the one you have with yourself. And if you can find someone to love the you you love, well, that's just fabulous. --Carrie Bradshaw

This weekend I went back and relived the best years of my life, college! None of us had been back since graduation so we decided to make this our girls weekend then head to Beth's house.

This is my Old School Posse: Sly Sista Sarah, Nat, Stunner & Ootie going back to UTM!

We hit up LaCabana, a stinky Mexican restaurant we always used to eat at for 2 bucks because they took checks!
Outside Cooper...we thought we were movin' on up living here. We even snuck into our old rooms. The current residents didn't lock the living room door! As Bon Qui Qui would say "Sequor-T" (security).

We posed for numerous self timing pictures at the Zeta lodge. We made a ton of memories here as sisters.

What else can you do in Jackson, TN after watching 2 hours worth of home made videos? EAT OUT AGAIN! We hit up TGIFriday's!

...Five friends, five cameras, more pictures are coming later. We also witnessed a real snowstorm 6 inches that is! Too bad it didn't fall on A Sunday.

Sharing my WEBSITE insight!

....Ok, those of you who know me, know I LOVE to browse random websites late at night. So, I'm passing some fun information on to you, my friend!

http://www.vat19.com/

They refer to themselves as the "purveyors of curiously awesome products" but really its a bunch of random stuff. Its still fun to browse or buy for your SS. Check out the soapsicles (Popsicle soap) or GIANT gummy bear on a stick!

www.craigslist.com

All of you should be well aware of this universal website. You can find tons of free stuff or type in a more specific search and voila--- it pops up! Sometimes its just fun to browse. You can find everything from grandmas old couch, cheap vacations, singles talk to yard sales. Click on Nashville or your local area for details.

http://champagneliving.blogspot.com/

This lady is a fun, northern blogger. The best part is she is always posting information about free stuff. Why earlier today I subscribe to 1 year FREE of Metropolitan Home magazine...all you do is fill out a little survey. Yeah, yeah it takes 5 minutes to answer 15 business questions but you get a 1 year subscription. She also has a link on how to receive Women's Health free but I think too many people clicked it. Worth a try, right? She is constantly passing on free information or giveaways--always a plus!

That's all for now...don't want to give away all my secrets! :o)

The BIG 6-0!

My mother-in-law Judy turned the BIG 6-O! We had a surprise party at our clubhouse and managed to keep it a secret between all the Hicks/Hudgins for almost 2 months! Judy was completely surprised until she saw familiar cars in the parking lot. We had a large turn out and great weather!

SURPRISE!

Our theme...
Mamaw and Maddie opening her memory book. Each family member wrote a letter about a memory with Judy and Amy created a photo album with each letter.

Blowing out all 60 candles! My super sweet friend Mary made the cake!

Steven and our tuckered our nephew, Reese!
Me and our niece, Maddie at the end of the night!

We never got a family picture...too many people!

Christmas--STILL?

I love celebrating Christmas just as much as the person next to me but COME ON! If you have your Christmas decorations up in any way, shape or form SHAME ON YOU! It's February...and you're lazy. You might as well keep it up all year. The reason for this comment? While riding my bike tonight with Zane we flew past a house that still had a tree up in the dining room. Also, while visiting my friend Laura's beautiful new house (under construction) on Saturday someone had JUST thrown a Christmas tree in her dumpster. Too bad she didn't take a picture so you would believe me. I hope I don't know anyone like this!

TAG...your IT!

(I was tagged by Laura, she just doesn't remember--ha)
25. I regret not being a foreign exchange student.
24. I love my left hand, especially my left thumb. I think its because I sucked it in the womb, its very comforting.
23. I've always wanted to be the Mom to boys since I was in 2nd grade.
22. I once told my Mom I could do a magic trick by throwing a bottle of ketchup in the air and catching it. Except I missed and ketchup went all over the walls, ceiling, floor, etc. my brother and I sat on the floor and dipped our fries in it. (my house was spotless growing up)
21. I love RAP music and I'm white. I feel the R&B lyrics.
20. I've only heard my guardian angel once and it was on Good Friday 2002 my Sophomore year of college.
19. I remember numbers, dates, what people wear, pictures in my head, very odd details and I seriously can't help it. It just sticks with me easily.
18. I wish I grew up around my NY family.
17. Seventeen and 22 are my favorite numbers! I got engaged on the 22nd, left for my honeymoon the 22nd, left for my 2 year anniversary on the 22nd....and lastly just booked my 2009 cruise and asked for a room with the number 22.
16. I wanted to be a teacher because I love to grade papers and write with chalk.
15. I love antiques and want to live/build a craftsman style home in the country.
14. "HH" is the only student in 5 years who made me want to remotely have a daughter.
13. I got married on the beach at sunset with only friends and family.
12. I love Native Americans and Amish people. I asked my Dad to send me to Amish camp as a kid.
11. I've never colored my hair!
10. I can't wear watches, rings or bracelets on my right hand.
9. The first thing I do in the morning is open all the blinds and fluff the couch pillows. I like organization and sun.
8. Bread and butter is my favorite food!
7. I've never played an instrument...but I've been in rap videos. LOL
6. College was the best time of my life!
5. Paris has been my favorite place to visit.
4. I've play Monica Lewinski, Betty (from Flintstones) and sang Frank Sinatra in front of 500+ people on stage.
3. I've never done drugs of any kind and have zero drug knowledge/lingo.
2. I love "themes", theme birthdays, theme Christmas trees, theme rooms, etc.
1. I don't believe in debt. If you can't afford to pay for it then you don't need to buy it. It's as easy as that. Try Dave Ramsey. It works. I've been on it since I was 16 and thankfully Steven feels the same.