Wednesday, July 7, 2010

My Musical tastes are stuck in 1999

If you know me, then this won't come as much of a surprise, but if you don't really know me then you might want to get ready to laugh.

I can admit it.

I'm a teeny bopper.

Yes, at the age of 26 I have the movie and musical tastes of someone that's about 15.  When I was 15 it was all about Hanson and NSYNC and Backstreet Boys-at least in my world.  Now at 15 (even younger lol) it's all about Justin Bieber, Jonas Brothers, Miley Cyrus and Demi Lovato.  I think my the part of my brain that is used for entertainment is not aging.

Why? You ask.

I considered Jonas Brothers concert tickets.  I was never a big fan but this whole LA Baby thing and I'm like in love with them.  Plus, the jail bait one is really gonna be a looker.  Anyway, they were on sale for $10 so I was gonna get a grip of them to take a few people.  I didn't cause I was broke.

Thank goodness I didn't!

The JoBros cancelled half of their US tour to go overseas since that's where the money's at.

I seriously heard the groans and hearts breaking of teenies across the country a few days ago. 

Thankfully Eclipse came out!  The teenies have Edward and Jacob to stare at.

Oh, speaking of them, here's a clip from a Christmas 09 SNL that I just love.



Tuesday, July 6, 2010

I have found happiness...

...in the form of a great diet soda.
http://www.knowledgeforthirst.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/cherry-coke-zero.jpg 

I have been on such a soda kick lately but soda is soooo bad for a diet, er um, changing one's eating habits. I have tried every diet soda under the sun and have found nothing to keep me happy until I bought this at the store. There is nothing healthy about this drink and it's full of things I can't say, but when I enter it in on Spark People it's not a diet killer.
Now if I could only find food like this...

Monday, July 5, 2010

A Wake Up Call

How many times have I come back now?  I lost count.  I go back and forth on the blog thing.  After awhile, I really felt like I had nothing to talk about.  I do the same things everyday and life rarely changes for me.

But now, that I've been 26 for a few days, apparently life is just that much better! LOL  I've decided that I'm going to blog when I want to document something in my life.  I'm not going to obligate myself to something everyday or weekly or any schedule.  Some days I might post and others I might not-capiche? (ca peeshe, that's what that's supposed to say :) )

So I entitled this post 'A Wake Up Call' for a very good reason-I had a huge wake up call.  Some of you know, others of you may not know, but I am a Christian.  I can admit that I truly have not been a good follower of Christ, but He seriously woke me up about a week ago.

I was on a road trip on a big bus with some friends and the Backstreet Boys.  We pulled off into a gas station, filled up the gas tank, got some snacks and played football.  We were headed to our friends wedding.  We arrived the next day-the day of the wedding.  After reaching the brides house everyone dispersed and I set out to help the bride.  I suddenly got this huge sense of guilt.  I had the urge to grab the wedding dress and the bridesmaids dresses and there was some force pulling me towards them.  I grabbed them and they dragged me outside and hung themselves on the fence.  This unexplicable force then pushed me on the ground and there was a sudden storm.  It was windy and rainy.  It quickly passed but the dresses were ruined.  I was pulled back inside and my hands landed on my laptop.  It was like I had no control over my body.  The laptop forced me up against a door and there was something on the door.  I can't remember what it was, but I felt the need to pray.  I prayed over this object and the door opened.  I was forced up the stairs and then I was forced up a ladder.  All the while the computer is still in my hands with a blank screen.  As my I come to the top of the ladder the side of the house is blown out and I can see the father of the bride falling from a ladder.  I started praying for the father asking for his safety and the image started becoming more transparent.  I stopped praying.  The minute I did he was falling again.  I prayed for forgiveness of him and his family, I prayed that he would come to know the Lord.  I prayed til I had no words and the image was gone.

As soon as the image was gone the computer went flying out of my hands, down the ladder and landed on the floor.  These magnet type things, there were two of them, were about the size of quarters came flying at the computer and attached themselves at the bottom of the screen.  Each magnet thing deleted one file-both music files.  One was Josh Hoge the other was Backstreet Boys.  Upon deletion of these files the world suddenly became right again.  It was like none of that ever happened.

Then I woke up.

I woke up in so many ways that morning.  I woke up literrally.  I woke up and felt the need to pray.  I woke up wondering if God was like screaming at me.  I always told Him that I couldn't hear him talk to me, but now I hear him loud and clear.

I asked my friend about the dream and she came back with quite a few things about meanings and if it was really me being spoken to or if I'm just turning into a quack.  If you're interested in her response let me know.  I'd be happy share.

Oh, and don't judge about the Backstreet Boys thing.  I have NO IDEA but for a few nights in a row at least one of the guys, if not all of them was in a dream.  It was the weirdest thing cause I was always saving them from something.

Anyway, it's good to be back with no pressure.  I'll talk to you all soon!

Sunday, April 11, 2010

Mid-April? What?

I can't believe it's already mid April!  I said that would update y'all shortly and it's now been a couple months!

I'm trying to think on what to update everyone on.  There's been some changes but nothing way huge-oh wait, except for that one thing.  I'll get to it :)

Lets start with CJ.  He started going to a therapeutic preschool that is for kids with developmental delays.  He's also in speech therapy.  He's also supposed to be in occupational therapy but we've been struggling with that one.  I have nick named him Chatty Cathy.  He just does not stop talking.  He's even talking in his sleep!  CJ is also really getting into sports.  He has asked me to sign him up for baseball.  June 1 he starts baseball (t-ball).  We're so excited!  Here at home we have started learning to play catch and we play football and soccer.

As for me?  I've been busy!  I'm in school full time.  I'm almost done with the semester!  I'm so excited to be done.  Then I'll have a grueling 7 week summer session but I'm trying to look at it as being that much closer to done :)  I'm hoping to graduate in Spring '12.

I haven't really been up to anything interesting.  I did however go to a really fabulous concert on the 6th.  Have you heard of a band called Honor Society?  If you haven't you really should check them out.  I mean they're cute and talented.

I had the honor of meeting them, attending sound check, getting autographs and leaving a lasting impression on them LOL  I'll post about that last part later LOL

 From L to R Alex, Jason, me, Mike and Andy

They are all really awesome.  In every city they go to they volunteer and host food drives for the the Salvation Army.  I'm really excited my friend Lauren turned me on to them :)

Anyway, I'll do a post about them and the lasting impression I made on them another day.

Here's to hoping that I keep up with the updating right?



Monday, February 15, 2010

It's been awhile...

Well I'm back.  Not in full force but I've come the conclusion that I miss blogging.  I miss being random and sharing my opinion even if no one else cared about it.  I miss bragging about my little dude.  I miss having somewhere to post pictures...and most of all I missed reading everyone's blog!  I have so much to catch up on!

Anyway, I wanted to say I'm back and I'll do a full update soon.  Love you guys!

Amber

Thursday, January 7, 2010

Blah

Well blog readers, I haven't graced you with my presence in about a week.  I haven't been in the mood to blog.  I'm sure once things start picking back up I'll have something interesting to say or something.  I have been keeping up with Twitter-it's easier.

www.twitter.com/amberinco

My blogging funk will end soon :)

Friday, January 1, 2010

January 1, 2010

Last year my goal was to take at least one picture everyday.  I think I lasted all of like 30 minutes on that goal.  When I take pictures I take enough to last all year, but it's rare that they're daily.

I think it would be cool to see gradual changes.  Since my resolutions this year have been to continue on the weight loss journey and o more for me I think I want to document that more.

So the pictures that I want to show you today were taken by my dad (get better dad!) but to me, it still counts for the one picture a day!

CJ and I spent our morning sledding-it was a complete blast.  I did however sacrifice my body so that my son did not go face first into a tree.  My back and wrist are not happy with me.  LOL  It was pretty fun. The rest of the 90-ish minutes we spent there were a complete blast!  We came home, ate lunch then got ready for ice skating!


 
Getting Ready!




 

 
I just love this picture.  Everyday I love this little guy more and more!

I hope y'all had a great NYE and had a great first day of the new year!  God bless!

Thursday, December 31, 2009

New Year's Resolutions 2010

We all make resolutions, and if you're like me you're gung ho about them for a few weeks then it fizzles out.  Well, I got an early start on my resolutions and started the a week before.  I needed to do it for me-and that's what MY resolutions are about.

Here they are:

1. Leave CJ's dad alone.  I have to come to the conclusion that I have been facilitating a relationship between the two of them since I can remember.  He's not one of those daily dads, but he seems to be a dad when it matters (sometimes).  The facilitating I thought was for CJ's benefit, but I've come to the conclusion that I was doing it because I wanted CJ to have a dad.  It's his dad that needs to step up to the plate.

2. Lose these 50 pounds.  I started out at 197, lost 10 pounds and kept it off for a year.  Then about a month before my 25th birthday I had realized that I started gaining back that 10 pounds so I decided to really do it this time.  I did really well, but since Thanksgiving I have really slacked off after losing 18. My goal is to get down to the 120's by next Christmas.  That's about a pound a week...

3. Do more for me.  Sounds simple, I know.  2010 is going to be big year-CJ will be getting the help he needs and my life will focus on getting him to the therapies and school, then in the fall he will start Kindergarten!  I'm not going to have a lot of time for myself.  I'm going to set aside time each week to do something just for me-no one else!

4. Be better with money.  I have struggled with money since I got my first dollar.  It always burns a hole in my pocket.  I have great intentions but have a severe lack of follow through.  I do have a budget, now I just need to follow it.  I think this correlates with resolution #2, if I stop doing fast food practically everyday, I can lose the weight.

To some people four is a lot, to others it may seem like I'm not admitting enough to myself about what I need to change.  I'm a firm believer that change is a gradual process and too many changes at once is setting yourself up to fail.  Maybe I'll have mid-year resolutions.  That's actually a great idea :) My birthday (7/1) is halfway through the year, so that's what I'll do :)

Happy New Year everyone!

Saturday, December 26, 2009

Flashlight

Christmas was so wonderful.  I couldn't have asked for a more special Christmas than the one I had yesterday.

This was the first year that CJ understood about giving and receiving.  He did get a little greedy, but it was quickly corrected.

I got the best Christmas gift ever yesterday.  I actually started to tear up when I heard the story behind it.  CJ was so proud to give me his gift.  Once it was opened my mom explained that they talked about what he wanted to get me for Christmas.  According to her, he said "A flashlight to see the ghosts".  Apparently there are ghosts in the house LOL  Well, off to Target they went.  They have a huge wall of flashlights and he stood there deciding which color to get.  He named all the colors then his little eyes settled on the purple one.

Ladies and gentlemen, the best gift I ever received was from my five year old little man-a bright purple flashlight that came with a keychain flash light!  I wanted to cry-it's so special.  Something I will never ever forget...

I hope your Christmas was merry and bright.  I thank Jesus everyday for each and every one of you that take time out of your day to read about lil' ol' me and my little niche in the world.  I pray that each of you has had a year full of peace and joy!

God bless!

Glee Flash Mob

I don't know what a flash mob is-from what I can tell it's a group of people that perform in public places.  I saw this on Perez Hilton's gossip page-I love celeb gossip, so shoot me LOL- and I thought I had to share!

If you're a Glee-k, you'll enjoy this.  It makes me want to go buy the CD!

Thursday, December 24, 2009

Wishlists...

I don't know about y'all but I love the wish list function when I'm online shopping.  I have one running at Victoria's Secret, American Eagle, Aeropostale, LuLu's and I'm sure at other places I won't remember until I get an email from them LOL  It's like window shopping, but on the computer :)

I also do this to see how much I would spend if money weren't an option-at Victoria's Secret I think it was near $1200.  That was for a lot of stuff, and several of single items.  Ouch LOL  I've also found it to be a great way to tell people what I want.  I simply send them my wish list list :)

This year was the first year I didn't make a Christmas list.  Usually I do, but I didn't this year.  I didn't know what to write on it except gift cards.  My mom said she didn't need one.  The only things I can remember dropping hints on were:


I don't think I said I wanted a pink one, but if my mom knows me, she'll know I'll want pink.  At this point though-I'd be happy with any color LOL



found here
My mom and I were at Penney's and we both fell in love with the purse.  She bought one for herself.  But come to think of it-I have yet to see her use it LOL  hmm...is this something I'm getting?

What did you ask for?

Oh, and since tomorrow is Christmas....



Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Weekend Update

or is it a recap?  I think that would have been a better word, but whatevs.

As my last post suggested I was sick all weekend and week previous. 

On Friday my mom  graduated with honors from Penn State.  She now has her Masters in Project Management.  Mom-I'm so proud of you.  2009 has been such a great year for her!  She flew to PA with my dad so she could walk in her ceremony.

I got my Christmas tree in the mail!  I know, sounds weird, but I ordered it from Wal-mart.com because I don't have a way to get it home-it was only 97 cent shipping!  It's a 7 foot prelit (white) tree.  I love it.  I've never been a fan of artificial trees but being single and it just being CJ and I, I've decided to conform.

Yesterday, Monday, was a very big day in our house.  I know it wasn't the weekend but it was too big of a day for me.  CJ had his last autism evaluation appointment.  We go the results...and...he's NOT autistic!  Such a relief.  So, if he's not autistic then what's wrong with him? That's what I asked the psychologist.  He has a language/speech disorder (he's at about a 3 year old level) and a sensory/processing disorder.  That's the formal name.  It's such a relief to have answers!

Today, CJ and I just chilled.  He had a lunch date with Grandma.  He loves going out with Grandma! Who doesn't? Grandma is so fun to shop with!  While alone I relaxed, loaded the dishwasher and brought Santa gifts in the house!

I can't wait for Christmas!

Oh, and I know I've been slacking on the picture thing lately.  Well, we haven't really done anything that warrants pictures.  I know, we suck LOL  I'm hoping that with school starting next month for both of us and making new friends there will be plenty of opprotunity for some pictures :)  That and CJ decided to play with my camera and managed to rip off the front of the lens.  Gotta love a point and shoot-I think it might be time to upgrade to a nice camera that he is not to touch!

Saturday, December 19, 2009

Hello lovelies...
 I'm writing to y'all to see if you have any remedies to help with a sore throat.  My throat is so raw that when I cough it feels like razor blades are cutting my throat.  Any help would be fantastic.

Thank y'all ;)

Friday, December 18, 2009

The Rack

My Jersey Nickname is The Rack.  Wow, sounds phenomenal!  I cannot seem to understand the Jersey show on MTV.  It seems like another Real World-just too much drama for me! 

Thursday, December 17, 2009

Sorry...

Sorry y'all for being non-existent.  I have been very very sick.  I should have listened to my dad when he said I should go get my flu shot.  The bodyaches and fever really suck-but that's not saying the runny nose and cough/sore throat are a blast LOL  I should be back to normal and back to commenting in the next couple days!

Love and God bless!

Monday, December 14, 2009

Takin it back to the old school...

I don't know about y'all but I was madly in love with NSYNC and any other boyband that was hanging around from 97-2000.  I do occasionally like to reminisce and enjoy their music.  So for the last few evening CJ and I have been having dance parties to upbeat Christmas music.  Here's what we've been rockin!



And my personal favorite-one that will never get old:

Weekend Recap

I had such a fantastic weekend!  I haven't been to a Christmas party in ages and that's exactly what I was up to this weekend.

My anal retentive planner self layed out everything I wanted to take (Christmas card, camera, purse etc) and was walking out the door when my son called to me saying he needed a "kiss hug".  I set it all down, gave him some more loves, then grabbed my purse and left.  Oops...

So there's no pictures of me and the host or any other pictures except the ones his daughters took.  Here is the only one I seemed to make it in :)


Myself, Carlos and Kelsey-I met them at the party
*note* I look preggers in this picture and I'm so not LOL  The tablecloth behind me is adding a baby bump LOL

I just love my earrings.  I got them from Charlotte Russe like two years ago and have never worn them!  I wore a dress from Old Navy, black tights from ON and boots from Target.  I looked hot :) See?? 




















Taken with my cell phone :)  Sorry about the quality!

CJ and I saw Santa this weekend (well, Thursday LOL).  He asked Santa for Thomas, Gordon and James.  He only wants three presents he said.  Well, sorry kid, before they even came up on your list, mommy's been shopping and so have others and Thomas, Gordon and James were not in the cart!  Plus, at upto $25 a pop for a little thing, you'll have to settle for the Thomas, Percy and some other engine squirting bath toys! LOL

I hope you all had a great weekend!  If you have Santa Believer's in your house check out The 2009 Santa Tracker by Norad  On Christmas Eve you can use Google Earth to see where Santa is and in the mean time there is an elf village with cool buildings.  Once in the buildings you get to play games.  CJ and I have been having a blast!

Sunday, December 13, 2009

I just got home from my Christmas party and I'm beat!  I forgot my camera so I have to wait for pics to be posted on Facebook before I can show the 2 or 3 I was in :)  I had fun and will update about my weekend on Monday :)

Friday, December 11, 2009

Christmas Cards...

...are going in the  mail tomorrow!  If you want one, hit me up with your address!  I love getting Christmas cards, so let me know if you want exchange them!

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

I WAS ON THE RADIO!

 
Amber Watson Events has been on the radio all day!  Because of a donation I dropped off I've been getting free radio promotions!  Woo hoo!  Plus, I got meet the producer for KISS FM Colorado, Chris Kelly, and he's was a sweet dude.  He had sunglasses on-I wonder if he's cute?  LOL  Is he single? LOL