Surprise birthday party

Today is one of my dear friends Amanda Burchart 28th birthday ! Happy Birthday, gf ( insert winky emoji)

In celebration of her birthday which is exactly a month from mine let me tell you about my surprise birthday celebration.

JMN is never allowed to know about any surprise that y'all have for me. just remember that. My friends Brady & Haylee  were having a baby celebration for their daughter Evie ( which now has been born) on Nov 14. It had been planned for some time and everyone one from work was going to be there. But little did I know, the party was turned into a Birthday Celebration for me.

 For some odd reason I thought the party was starting at 2 and I would leave around 6/7 to go crafting with Cathy & Amy. So when I found out through Slack that the party was happening at 5:30 I told them I would only be there for an hour because I made plans. Long story short JMN told me that I needed to go to the party because they were doing something for me. I looked at him like he was crazy because why on earth would they throw a party for me? uhm.. But everyone was blowing up my phone like Alisa you are the life of the party how could you not come?! My thoughts were WTH what happened in my life that I am the life of a baby shower. That's depressing.

Long story short I ruined the party and the almost gave Haylee and Brady a heart attack by saying I wasn't coming . I also showed up an hour early. SORRY GUYS

How cool was this tho?

I got presents and cake!

Best birthday ever!!!

Happy 2015!!

Happy New Years Guys!

Let me start off by thanking you guys for spending time with me a couple times a week. When I get emails or text messages from people saying they've read my blog it really makes my day .

One of my most popular post last year was Generic New Years Post . But let me tell you how depressing it is to see that you did not accomplish half the things you set out to accomplish. I'm telling you - you are your worst enemy. I am going to show you what I got done and set some more realistic goals for 2015.

Goals Goals Goals Goals Goals Goals Goals ( to the rhythm of "Shots" Lil John)
1. Lose 75lbs . I lost 17 then gained back 5. Reese's kept calling my name.
2. Run 4 5Ks.  Haha.. But I will say that I ran for 22 minutes several times in one week last year. Then Hannah encouraged me to run outside and I got discouraged.
3. Finish T25  lasted a week
4. Beat Jasmine in our fitness bet. I actually lost 10 lbs for that bet but I never told Jasmine because I didn't want to pay her if she lost more than me. hehe
5. Get on every ride at Disney World without the worry of not being able to fit. BOOM
6. Stop cussing. I had 2 slip ups one because I almost got killed by an idiot driving and another time in conversation with Cathy. (side eye)
7. Gain a relationship with my brother. ... yeah about that
8. Write letters to everyone I feel that has "wronged" me. Its currently 12.29.14 10:48 pm so I have some time.
9. Be less judgmental.  I am not sure how I'm suppose to judge this.
10. Retake my GRE DONE
11. Apply and get accepted into another graduate school. DONE
12. Go to class! Class hasn't started yet.
13. Pass the Praxis. I changed my mind about teaching again... anyone need a Praxis study book?
14. Cut my hair short. Done.. & its real cute too
15. Take boudoir photos.  I am planning on doing these in January.
16. Make a successful side business. I really just enjoy taking pictures of friends.
17.Work on life !  Currently turning my life around !

I didn't get everything done but I did make some progress. And as long as I have some progress how could I complain.

So for 2015 I really plan on making realistic goals.

1. Counseling Program acceptance.
2. Workout at least 4x a week 30 min each.
3. Run 2 5ks
4. Work on my relationship with parents.
5. Show more appreciation & affection.
6. Watch my spending.
7. Only purchase clothes on 3 occasions with$55.
8. Read at least 6 books this year.
9. Blog a couple times a week.
10. No sweets for 6 months.
11. Lose 50 lbs.
12. Cook at least 2x a week.
13. Volunteer for the needy at least 6x.
14. Get baptized.
15. Take foster parent classes.
16. delete IG account.


I am liking these goals!
I hope you guys have the best year ever !