happy thanksgiving

that says "happy anniversary & nickbritt" kroger bakery is sub-par

the most delicious mashed potatoes and homemade noodles i've ever consumed. ever.

i miss emily. she's funny.

so much food. so many nice people.

we had a very merry OU Thanksgiving!

it made me even more excited for the real one.

during the "what are you thankful for" part, i said "4 yrs of unconventional marriage, greys anatomy, my dog and being alive" i didn't have time to formulate a coherent thought but i'm glad i got greys anatomy in there. i sure know my priorities.

ps: download, rosie thomas "you and me", great song and it makes me weak in the knees.

Coupon: 50% off Old Navy

if you to this site

click on "GET A BAND NAME"

follow directions

and "add to event line up"

it'll print your logo and coupons

AND if you bring that logo page into Old Navy on Saturday 11/21 you get 50% off one item

and jeans are only $15 this weekend

which means you could buy a pair of jeans for $7.50

you're welcome and happy holidays

dear santa

i'm jonesing for this jacket

and about everything else i see on the abercrombie site

they might be annoying but i do enjoy their clothes

maybe even more than jcrew right now

LE GASP!

5..4..3..2..1!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2009 has been a great year for me...so far

i feel like a lot of my life came together this year

so in celebration, i'm headed to the big apple to ring in 2010

i already have buyers remorse because it throws me off my budget

but how often does one get to celebrate the new year, in new york, with friends?!

i'm making memories people!!

c'est la vie and happy new year!

funny

Me: I think I might put up a Christmas tree this year. Thoughts?

Geoff: My thought: Watson will eat it. And I'm not dealing with the frantic calls. Oh my god he's breathing weird, should I bring him to the vet?

so, no tree then.

hmph.

the sun shall set

it's no secret that i'm a huge Oprah fan

i think she is a special spirit, a strong woman and a fierce educator

she is so wise

i have her "things i know for sure" list on my refrigerator

and quotations from her speeches on my walls at work

on 9.9.11 she will air her final show

i'll miss her but i'm sure she'll share her knowledge with the world in some other fashion

so i leave you with some of my favorite quotes, it was too hard to pick just one:

My philosophy is that not only are you responsible for your life, but doing the best at this moment puts you in the best place for the next moment.

Oprah Winfrey

I always knew I was destined for greatness.

Oprah Winfrey

I'm black, I don't feel burdened by it and I don't think it's a huge responsibility. It's part of who I am. It does not define me.

Oprah Winfrey

Surround yourself with only people who are going to lift you higher.

Oprah Winfrey

When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time.

Oprah Winfrey

We can't become what we need to be by remaining what we are.

Oprah Winfrey

What I know for sure is what we dwell on, is who we become

Oprah Winfrey

le sigh. i love her.

oh my

i'm going to go ahead and need a baby to put in these fancy pants

sooo cute

got a baby? super cute monogrammed christmas clothes on etsy and great prices!

Back!

Nap, originally uploaded by brittlyou.

ahhhh it felt so good to breathe in fresh air this morning

and i didn't even cough!

i'm back to feeling pretty human

my head still hurts and my joints are tired but i just feel so much better than i had been feeling that i barely notice what does hurts

watson will be heartbroken that his napping partner isn't around today!

update:

i'm back on the couch after a brief run at normalcy today

it didn't work out in my favor

i'm frustrated at being sick for so long

i'm frustrated because even though i feel a little better, i still feel completely gross

i'm frustrated because i hate being sick and by myself, i miss my mom taking care of me

i'm just plain frustrated

so here i sit, for at least another day

my ears hurt, my head hurts, my body is so tired, the lymph nodes under my arms are swollen and tender and my skin feels hot, all the time

so here i sit

at least i have watson to entertain me

and daytime television

i've learned to love rachel ray and all my children.

le sigh.

an update

remember the adorable portie puppies i posted a few months ago, available for purchase?

well they all found homes and recently had a sibling reunion

they are so cute, it's just painful

pics from a little sussy

ugh

happy anniversary

thanks for being the very best husband in the whole wide world

you make me laugh

and you love tv

and you love broadway

and you still loved me after 4/20/07

happy anniversary

thanks for being my friend in english class all those years ago

Sickbed thief

Sickbed thief, originally uploaded by brittlyou.

i got the swines

super sick

i hope to be back early next week

black friday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

the ads are being released slowly but surely

i have a current game plan of heading out (by myself I'm sure) at the crack of dawn to take advantage of the deals.

my family is more of the "start around 8am" type but this year i am feeling inspired to hit the stores early!

what i'm most excited about:

-dvd's are always dirt cheap

-crock pots on super sale and i've been wanting one

-possible tv for my bedroom. i'm gaming out one at Sears. But can i wake up at 3:30am to make it happen?

-an external hard drive to transfer old laptop info to new laptop.

oh and things that aren't just for me. i do think of other people during the holiday's as well.

anyone want to join me at 3am?! :)