Jess-ness

Have you seen You, Me & Dupree? If not, it's imperative to understanding the post title, but not required for understanding the basis of this post.

I'm missing my Jess-ness. The past couple of weeks, I have been allll out of whack. I'm oober grouchy 24/7, late to everything, a disaster once I get there, and irritated when people blink their eyes. What.tha.heck?

I thought it was Thanksgiving. I thought because it was the first major holiday without my dad being here that I was stressing out to the max. But, I don't think I'm done yet. Last week was actually OK. For the most part. There weren't any unexplainable meltdowns, if you know what I mean.

I just feel weird. I'm not myself. Then again, I don't think I've been myself since July. I think I need Christmas break NOW! I'm too busy, thinking about way too much, and worrying too much about everyone else instead of taking care of myself.

I miss that Jess-ness. I need some encouragement, guys and I'm not scared to ask for it.

Post-It Note Tuesday: Bring on the holidays!

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It's beginning to look a lot like...

CHRISTMAS!

You had to know this was coming sooner than later. This is my most favorite time of the year! Everyone seems to be so much happier and cheerful. With the way I've been feeling lately, I really need Christmas-time like none other.

It always provides a massive distraction - a time full of gift buying, family time, good food, and, of course, fun music!

My all-time favorite Christmas song...


Go ahead...I'm waiting for you to all hate on it.

What do you think about the Christmas sweater? I totally thought about going tacky, but that would have taken too much time. Is it Christmasy enough?

Thanksgiving: It's a wrap!

Man oh man was Thanksgiving such a nice break for me. I took off of work and homework ALL weekend long and not one little bitsy teensy weensy bone in my body regrets it. Do you know how long it's been since I've rested? Me either! But, I'm so glad I got to.

Here was my weekend check list:

Stuff your face.....check!
Spend time with the famdamnly.....check!
Be lazy.....check!
Do NO homework.....check!

I also discovered a strong, oh so very strong, liking of gingerbread and MGD 64. Not together. But I like them both. Probably about the same. One with a dollop of whipped cream and the other with a squeeze of lime.

I.am. foamingatthemouth.

And, you betcha I managed to bust out the new camera this weekend. But ask me if I got one stinkin' picture. Go ahead. Just ask me!

No. I high-jacked this off of my aunt's...wait for it...Facebook page. They say we look alike. Ehhh.

How was your Thanksgiving?! Did any of your discover a new-found liking of something fabulous?

Help a family out.

I hope that you all are getting to spend some wonderful quality time with those that you love. I told myself that for FOUR DAYS straight I would sit around and do absolutely nothing, or at least, do things that I wanted to do, but never had time to do. And, that's what I'm doing. I loving every freakin' second of it, too.

We're house-sitting for Dearest's aunt, which is oh-so-nice. Just wait until I show you some of the gorg photos of this house - it's amazing! And, they're paying him to stay here. Pssshhh. It's crazy. Crazy beautiful.

Anyway, before I post some yummy recipes later, I wanted to inform you about something near and dear to me. SupahMommy, another fabulous bloggy friend whom I never would have known had I not jumped into this world, has generously put together an AMAZING auction in support of her dear IRL friend, Jaden.

Jaden's family has had all sorts of complications that so many of us never even dream of going through. They have hit several roadblocks, yet they keep on truckin' along, all of them together, as a family. If you'd like to read more details on Jaden's story, please click HERE.

But, if you're interested in seeing what auction items are available, please head on over to eBay by clicking HERE. There are so many fabulous items up for bid including one of my very own Completely Custom Blog Designs!

So, I'm asking you all, in support of this sweet little boy, who's gone through so much more than anyone can ever imagine, head on over and bid on something - even if it's just to bump the bids higher!

You are so sweet and worth every ounce of effort, Jaden! Keep fighting!

Hump Day

Yet again, this awkward moment brought to you by Jessica.

Yes, people. Again, I found myself in an awkward sit-chee-ation. This time, however, it was with animals. Animals!!!

AWK-werrrrrrd.

Credits
Last week I had many, many, many many, many, many, many, many late nights up at school trying to get things done. One dark and starry night I was happily, yet sleepily, on my way home.

Now, it's important to know that no matter where I'm at, and most times, no matter what I'm doing, if it's past 10 p.m., I'm worthless. My eyes are drooping and watering with every ginormous yawn I take. This was the case hands down because it was 2 o'clock in the morning.

First, I know what you're thinking: What kind of idiot stays up at school until 2 working on homework? Then, I ask you, "Have you tried to balance 15 hours at school and 1 part-time and 2 semi-part-time jobs?"

If your answer is no, that explains why you're asking the question. If your answer is yes, then you probably didn't think it was unusual in the first place. I'm fully aware I've done this to myself, but that is bee-side the point

On with it...

I'm driving home with the radio blaring, windows cracked so that there's a cool breeze on my face, and desperately trying to stay.awake. I'm rounding a corner when, out of the corner of my eye, I notice 2 dogs. Not 2 ordinary dogs. These dogs were...taking care of bid-nass. Like, seriously. And, promptly I guess you could say, for lack of a better word.

They quickly glance at me, without stopping may I add, and turn away. That's it. No, 'oh crap there's a car, better run the other direction'. Just a glance. And then they continued. So what did I do? Just a glance, and then I continued.

What was I supposed to do? Pull the car over and have a chit chat with them about how inappropriate it is to do that in public?

Don't think I didn't think about doing that either. It would soooo be up my alley.

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