~Let you no mean no
This saying is something I live by. My mom has told me this sense I was little. Your word is all you have in life and it is important people know you mean business when you speak. By me standing strong by my words, people especially guys know not to cross me.
It is hard sometimes to stick to your guns but you will receive a lot more respect from people when you do.
Monday, October 11, 2010
Perfect Weekend
Aww, this weekend was great and I am so sad it it over. I took two test last Thursday that I knew I did well on so it was great having them out of the way.
Friday night- One of my dear friends came to Houston from Dallas for a wedding. It was great to see her. I went with her and my boo to a infamous 24 hour Mexican food restaurant in Houston to enjoy drinks.
Saturday- After work, I went to the gym and waited for my boo to get off. We chilled at his house and enjoyed watching movies. It was so sweet.
Sunday- I treated my boo to brunch for his birthday and we went to my cousin's house and enjoyed good fellowship and drinks. Afterward, we went to a nice hotel downtown where I slept the entire time. I could not wake up. I was too tired from the weekend. Not getting any sleep caught up with me. We will have to go back downtown and walk the streets for fun.
The photo to the right is of my boo and me. He looks like a little boy but he is 27. Lol.
Friday night- One of my dear friends came to Houston from Dallas for a wedding. It was great to see her. I went with her and my boo to a infamous 24 hour Mexican food restaurant in Houston to enjoy drinks.
Saturday- After work, I went to the gym and waited for my boo to get off. We chilled at his house and enjoyed watching movies. It was so sweet.
Sunday- I treated my boo to brunch for his birthday and we went to my cousin's house and enjoyed good fellowship and drinks. Afterward, we went to a nice hotel downtown where I slept the entire time. I could not wake up. I was too tired from the weekend. Not getting any sleep caught up with me. We will have to go back downtown and walk the streets for fun.
The photo to the right is of my boo and me. He looks like a little boy but he is 27. Lol.
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
The Perfect Gift for Him/Gift Ideas
With so many birthdays and Holidays coming up it is time to start thinking about gifts. This is something I have always struggled with.
The current guy I am talking to has a birthday coming up in about a week. We have only been talking for 2 consecutive months so I was really struggling on what I should get him. I asked several of my friends and they all had different ideas. Some said clothes and others said clothes were for comfort. Some said alcohol but he is 28. So, alcohol is not that exciting anymore.
After about two weeks of discussing my dilemma with my friend, who has been in a relationship for the last 5 years and who has done every gift possible, she told me to look for the signs of what he is really interested in and the perfect gift will come to me. I completed doubted this because nothing had come to me.
But, this weekend I was browsing the internet and I thought about how excited he was when we went to church about an engraved bible his mother had given him almost nine years ago. Then, it hit me. Something engraved would be totally perfect. He is a working man so I think a engraved pen or money/card clip would be great. It is cost efficient which is very important because we have not been talking that long.
Other great ideas:
Custom Coupon Book- Simply and wallet efficient, this would be considered a thoughtful gift. Coupons could include anything from dinner and a movie, bowling night, home cooked meal, and/or full body massage done by you at home. This is perfect for a couple who has just started dating or for a couple who has been dating for a while. Be sure to include things in the coupon book he would love and you would enjoy.
Picture Frame of the two of you- Another affordable idea that is perfect for a new or older couple.
All About Us Book: I saw this book for the first time when I was 10 at Borders. At the time I did not have anyone to complete it with and I still do not. Ha ha ha. This is perfect for a couple who has been dating a while and have a lot of past experiences together. When doing the book together, one can reflect and dream of their future while bonding.
Memory Book/Scrapbook- Most men have played sports and have plenty of pictures and articles laying around about their time as a star athlete. The only problem is they will not be able to find them in a few years. So, they will truly love a scrapbook of their greatest accomplishments in one book with your creative touch.
Man Mani and Pedi- Send him to the spa. This treat can fit in all budgets. Go with him or let him have some alone time while being pampered.
Massage- Depending on your budget, you can treat you guy to a trip to Saks Fifth Avenue's spa or to a local massage school where students will be doing the massages, which will equal a fraction of the price.
Wine Tastings: Look in the newspapers for wine tastings! Sometimes they are free at local festivals in your city.
Local Concerts: There are a lot of local acts in your community. Check the out and usually cost a lot less then seeing celebrities perform when they come to your city.
Cuff Links: There is nothing like a nice business shirt finished off with matching cuff links. This is perfect for a guy who is getting ready to enter the work force or already works a 9 to 5.
Sports Game tickets
Diamond earrings- Look for deals on jewelry during the Holiday season. Macys always has there jewelry on sale.
Tailored Made Shirt- This is probably my favorite idea on the list and if my boo and I make it to Christmas this will be his gift. Talk about upgrading your boo, his mind will be blown away when you treat him to getting a custom made dress/business shirt. The shirt will be initialed with his initials and comes with a matching tie and cuff links. This usually runs about $125 up to $500. This is a experience he will never forget. There is nothing like having your clothes specifically designed for you.
The current guy I am talking to has a birthday coming up in about a week. We have only been talking for 2 consecutive months so I was really struggling on what I should get him. I asked several of my friends and they all had different ideas. Some said clothes and others said clothes were for comfort. Some said alcohol but he is 28. So, alcohol is not that exciting anymore.
After about two weeks of discussing my dilemma with my friend, who has been in a relationship for the last 5 years and who has done every gift possible, she told me to look for the signs of what he is really interested in and the perfect gift will come to me. I completed doubted this because nothing had come to me.
But, this weekend I was browsing the internet and I thought about how excited he was when we went to church about an engraved bible his mother had given him almost nine years ago. Then, it hit me. Something engraved would be totally perfect. He is a working man so I think a engraved pen or money/card clip would be great. It is cost efficient which is very important because we have not been talking that long.
Other great ideas:
Custom Coupon Book- Simply and wallet efficient, this would be considered a thoughtful gift. Coupons could include anything from dinner and a movie, bowling night, home cooked meal, and/or full body massage done by you at home. This is perfect for a couple who has just started dating or for a couple who has been dating for a while. Be sure to include things in the coupon book he would love and you would enjoy.
Picture Frame of the two of you- Another affordable idea that is perfect for a new or older couple.
All About Us Book: I saw this book for the first time when I was 10 at Borders. At the time I did not have anyone to complete it with and I still do not. Ha ha ha. This is perfect for a couple who has been dating a while and have a lot of past experiences together. When doing the book together, one can reflect and dream of their future while bonding.
Memory Book/Scrapbook- Most men have played sports and have plenty of pictures and articles laying around about their time as a star athlete. The only problem is they will not be able to find them in a few years. So, they will truly love a scrapbook of their greatest accomplishments in one book with your creative touch.
Man Mani and Pedi- Send him to the spa. This treat can fit in all budgets. Go with him or let him have some alone time while being pampered.
Massage- Depending on your budget, you can treat you guy to a trip to Saks Fifth Avenue's spa or to a local massage school where students will be doing the massages, which will equal a fraction of the price.
Wine Tastings: Look in the newspapers for wine tastings! Sometimes they are free at local festivals in your city.
Local Concerts: There are a lot of local acts in your community. Check the out and usually cost a lot less then seeing celebrities perform when they come to your city.
Cuff Links: There is nothing like a nice business shirt finished off with matching cuff links. This is perfect for a guy who is getting ready to enter the work force or already works a 9 to 5.
Sports Game tickets
Diamond earrings- Look for deals on jewelry during the Holiday season. Macys always has there jewelry on sale.
Tailored Made Shirt- This is probably my favorite idea on the list and if my boo and I make it to Christmas this will be his gift. Talk about upgrading your boo, his mind will be blown away when you treat him to getting a custom made dress/business shirt. The shirt will be initialed with his initials and comes with a matching tie and cuff links. This usually runs about $125 up to $500. This is a experience he will never forget. There is nothing like having your clothes specifically designed for you.
Saturday, October 2, 2010
Personal Challenge: Six Week Weight Lost Goal
Start Date:
October 3, 2010
End Date:
November 13, 2010
I will be blogging weekly on what I did that week and if I accomplished my fitness goal for the week and as a whole at the end of my personal challenge. I have never gone as far as posting my current weight and where I am trying to get to. But, with graduation a few months away, it is time for me to get serious. I will be balancing work, 18 hours, dating, and taking tests. However, I know this is possible.
Current Status:
Current Weight- 157
Height- 5'2
Size- Between a size 10 and 12
Goal:
Ideal weight lost- 15 pounds
Size- Solid size 10
Be more tone overall
Workout Regime:
6 days a week
60 minutes of cardio- 30 minutes on the elliptical, 15 minutes on the stairs, 15 minutes of sprinting
3 days of resistance training- One which will be done with a trainer
Daily Supplements: Women One A Day vitamin (No diet pills :/)
Food Intake: This will vary.
- No ice cream
-No fried food
- Three servings of fruit a day
- One salad a day
October 3, 2010
End Date:
November 13, 2010
I will be blogging weekly on what I did that week and if I accomplished my fitness goal for the week and as a whole at the end of my personal challenge. I have never gone as far as posting my current weight and where I am trying to get to. But, with graduation a few months away, it is time for me to get serious. I will be balancing work, 18 hours, dating, and taking tests. However, I know this is possible.
Current Status:
Current Weight- 157
Height- 5'2
Size- Between a size 10 and 12
Goal:
Ideal weight lost- 15 pounds
Size- Solid size 10
Be more tone overall
Workout Regime:
6 days a week
60 minutes of cardio- 30 minutes on the elliptical, 15 minutes on the stairs, 15 minutes of sprinting
3 days of resistance training- One which will be done with a trainer
Daily Supplements: Women One A Day vitamin (No diet pills :/)
Food Intake: This will vary.
- No ice cream
-No fried food
- Three servings of fruit a day
- One salad a day
Words of Wisdom: Reality Check
My mother is always giving me great advice. A lot of it she got from her parents. I did not have the opportunity to meet my grandfather but I grandmother just recently died. So, I can still remember her telling me some of the same things my mother likes to say. I am going to try to do Words of Wisdom once a week. Sometimes they will be random and other times they will be inspired by events in my life or in my friend's life. Sometimes I explain the Words of Wisdom, what made me blog about them, or sometime I will just let them be. This way everyone can apply them to their own lives without reflecting on my situations.
~See things for what they are and not what you want them to be.
I have found this to be very true in relationship. I am learning to see men for what they are and not what I vision them to be.
Friday, August 27, 2010
Day 19- Nicknames you have; why do you have them
I do not have any nicknames because my mom was one of 12 and was never called her name. So, she decided when she had me she would always call me Tiffany and expected everyone else to do the same.
Challenge #18- Plans/dreams/goals you have
The sky is the limit1. Graduate with a Bachelors of Science in Political Science (If the lord shall say the same this will be happening in December)
2. Receive my Masters degree
3. Start my own nonprofit organization
4. Buy my parents a house
5. Travel to Europe
6. Start my own magazine company for minority girls
7. Have true friends
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