Hello Again!

It's been forever and a day!!! Now that tax season is over and i have sometime to breathe i might as well up date you all on what's been going on these last 4 months i have been away.

January:
I work for an accounting office, we are normally a nice and quiet office but once mid January comes around things take a different route. I was a lot more prepared this year than i was last year, with it being my first tax season, so it was pretty breezy for me.

February:
This month is always kinda hectic due to the very special hallmark holiday ST. VALENTINE'S DAY <3. i am such a fan of this holiday its unreal. I love the hearts and colors associated with it but more importantly i love the gifts that are strictly from the heart. That is why this year i decided to have cupcakes that my beau loves made with cute little vday decorations which were also edible.... they were so yummy

The toppers were chocolate and had edible glitter ... So YUMMY!!

Next, we had two major birthdays in my family. My little sister turned 16, oh the joy of being 16. I remember it as if it were yesterday. you're at the point where you are old enough to feel as though you're an adult but because you're still technically a kid no one takes you really serious. If i could go back in time to 16 i would definitely not take for granted the lack of responsibilities that i had and just enjoy being a KID. 

Whats a 21st birthday without Vegas ???? My little brother turned 21 and boy o boy did we have a blast VEGAS STYLE! My mom even joined in on the festivities and she stated that she had never had a hangover. Biggest mistake of her life admitting to your over 21 year old kids that you've never been drunk outta your mind (DID I MENTION WE WERE IN VEGAS), so we had a night in Vegas that we would never forget, but im almost positive my mom wants to forget the morning after that night hehehehehe!!!

Mr. Bragg and Ms. Taylor with the silly faces 

BDAY girl and I 

Maddycakes and I 

cutest dress ever, only got to wear it once because it got thrown away  by accident when i got back home 

brother from another, mom, bday boy, & 1 

FORMULA DRIFT LONG BEACH 13'

MY WEIGHT LOSS TRANSFORMATION...this is what i have mostly been focused on since i been away my health has become important to me the older i get... picture A was auguest 2011 picture B was a little over a month ago... DETERMINATION!!!

US AT A DODGER GAME, WE LOVE OUR SPORTS 

END OF TAX SEASON, came and went a little faster now that i am no longer a newbie

got the Mr. Floor seats to see the Los Angeles clippers , such a fun experience !!
great seats at an even greater price 

Santa Baby...

Been awhile and I've boy have i missed you guys :).... been a busy girl at work and with the holidays coming so quickly things have been moving very  FAST!!!

Today the Mr. and I FINALLY got our tree i love holidays and decorating. It gives me a warm fuzzy feeling and i feel as though i am 8 years old again.

TREE SHOPPING

 TIME TO DECORATE ... CLEARLY I LOVE GLITTER :)

  

THIS ORNAMENT LOOKS LIKE BUBBLES <3

          D & A TILL THE END                                                      THE REINDEER IS READY!!

SPARKLE LIGHTS

     MY LITTLE ELF HELPER, LOVE HIM

Merry Xmas to MOI :)

With the holidays approaching so fast, i feel that the next time i blink it will be the 25th.... i decided to do a little Christmas list just in case Santa has a blog (wink wink)....

A FEW OF MY FAVORITE THINGS... 

1

MICHAEL By Michael Kors Hamilton Tote

I love LOve LOVE this bad style its so cute and chic... this is at the top of my list in every color. I also love the ones with a little embellishments, but you can never go wrong with the basic. Very affordable as well, so you get the designer name plus and great looking bad at a EXCELLENT price.

2

                                                 
 when it comes to Jewelry and accessories i am not a flashy flashy girl.... i love simple yet fun pieces.
1. the hoops arent real but theyre fab i like the chunky look that they have
2. i love the bracelet-ring look, they are fun for dressing up the simplest outfits. TOPSHOP
3. Juicy Couture Wrap bracelet. Fun and chic... great for gifting as a friendship or sistership bracelet.
4. Just last year i purchased my first watch and it happened to be a fossil. great, reliable, and stylish
5. Simple symbol like bracelet. TOPSHOP
6. Cant go wrong with the chain earrings... TOPSHOP

3

 JEFFREY CAMPBELLSSSSSS!!!! Although these are both similar i want both... i am very short just at 5'1' and tall shoes are my weakness.

My mister is a shoe addict so it's only right that i put Jordans on my list.... He has made is addiction our addiction.... 

4

 BEENIES.... so cute and comfy, much girly than a cap because theres no brim so you can show off your full beautiful face... i love the beenie with curls look. also keeps your head warm in winter time :)

Its been awhile, but Happy belated thanksgiving

Hope everyone had a great holiday with family and friends... There is so much i am thankful for. This past year has been so amazing. I actually feel like i am growing into a mature young woman and the pieces of my "LIFE" puzzle is falling into place.

This year i had the pleasure of preparing thanksgiving dinner all by myself...Yep that's right just me!!! it was such a great experience, a little overwhelming but at the end of the day i am glad i can check that off my list of things i have done. I was very nervous about cooking the turkey... it being under/ over cooked or drying it out, so i was determined to look for the perfect turkey recipe. My FAB boss game me a great brine recipe, which is sorta like marinating the turkey overnight in a flavorful herb filled mixture and boy oh boy This was the best turkey I've eaten in my life.

BE AWARE : IF YOU EVER PLAN ON COOKING A TURKEY MAKE SURE YOU CLEAN IT AND TAKE THE NECK AND OTHER INSIDES OUT!!

HERE ARE A FEW PHOTOS THAT ARE GUARANTEED TO MAKE YOUR MOUTH WATER 

 My gorgeous turkey :), mac and cheese, string beans, and salmon to the right!!

this was my plate that i didn't finish... i was stuffed halfway through my meal

One of my faves!

I love baking I just don't have too much time to post all my great recipes. Here is a easy and tasty one I love.

Chocolate Chip Cookie Cheesecake Cups (4C's)

What you'll need:

12 cupcake pan liners

12 pieces of cookie dough (i used the ones that are already cut into squares) 

1 (8 oz) package of cream cheese

1/2 cup of condensed sweetened milk

1 large egg

1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

1 can of cherry pie filing (OPTIONAL, I usually use fresh strawberries or caramel and chocolate sauce. You may also do plain and top it with nothing) 

Preheat your oven to 325. Line your muffin pan with your cupcake cups. Place 1 cookie per cup and place in the oven. Bake for about 10 to 12 minuets or until cookie dough has spread to edges of the cups.

while the cookies are baking, Beat together all other ingredients, except for the pie filing topping. Mix until mixture is smooth, creamy and lump free.Once cookies are done, spoon about 3 tablespoons of cream cheese mixture over each cookie cup. Return to oven for 15 to 18 or until set. Let cool completely... they taste much when cold

ENJOY!!

Treat Yo Self!

Hey loves, i know it has been while been a little busy... i did however get a chance to do a little retail therapy just to treat myself after this long exhausting week

Adorable Perry Top Siders

                                                                      Leopard Sperry

                                                                       Pink and Pepper Grey

Dsw is great....Current name brands at great prices...i got both pairs for under 120.00 dollars and you get 10 points for every dollar. Once you hit 1500 points you get 10.00 dollars

EXTRA  EXTRA EXTRA

Last weekend i had to go up to Cal Berkeley for the Oregon vs. Berkeley game... i had so much fun. Although it was a very long and exhausting trip, it ended up being a great trip over all. I love the small town/ college town feel... no pics just felt like sharing

LETS GO DUCKS!!

...and the winner is???...

sorry i am so delayed, been a little busy at the office :)... anyway i had the most amazing weekend... Friday night i went to the Lakers and Clippers game and Saturday i went a very important college game... USC and Oregon (QUACK QUACK)

I seriously have the coolest job ever and got a chance to experience two LA basketball teams duke it out this past Friday night. I have a soft spot for both teams so i wasn't cheering for any particular team to win...

 i have never taken a picture in front of staples as many times as i been

 He loves his team

 LA all day

 just the two of us!

My liddo big brother (he's younger but WAY BIGGER than me) goes to and plays for the University of Oregon b.k.a. THE DUCKS. I had soo much fun, i love the college rivalries that go on at foot ball games. All that mattered at the end of the day was who was going to win and of course without a doubt it was the Ducks :)

 Lets go Ducks

 on the train with the SC fans before the game... They boo'd us when we got on :(

 I stand out in the midst of the cardinal sea

 Duck Girls

 O

 #41 Stanton

 me and my mom

 This guy was so funny ill post a video up later

 The liddo BIG!

A bruise i got while cheering... it was so worth it!!!