Extreme Blog Makeover

Take a look around. Notice anything new today?? I HAVE A NEW BLOG DESIGN thanks to Rachel at just b.CAUSE. What do you think because I LOVE it!!

Rachel was a sweetie to work with and I'm completely jealous of her creativity and handiwork with blog designs. She designs headers, badges, and even full on blog makeovers in exchange for your donation to a non-profit organization. Her devotion to supporting and bringing awareness to non-profit organizations is inspiring. I'd say that's a pretty awesome deal if you ask me! It's like paying it forward to a non-profit organization that is constantly researching and supporting a good cause. Can't beat a win, win situation.

Stop by her blog to say hello and a thank you from me for her awesome work! Or maybe you need a little sumpin sumpin for your blog? Rachel's got you covered!

Thank you so much, Rachel!!

Cheater, Cheater, Pumpkin Eater

Work has got me completely swamped these two days so today's post is kind of another cheater. You got to know a little about me and the hubs, so what's next? The story of each and every one of our dates, ours ups and downs, our pros and cons... What? You don't really care? Well then! Pfft on you. I kid, I kid! Instead, maybe you'd like to know about how the hubs proposed? I figured you'd like that one a little better. Check out our proposal story!

How did your Prince Charming sweep you off your feet?

My Love-Hate Relationship: Carbs!

Oh.my.gosh. You have absolutely no idea how much I love carbs!

Rice? Gotta have it. I mean, come.on! I'm Asian!!

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 Pizza?  Give me! Give me! Give me!

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Pasta? Adding vegetables totally makes it okay right?

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I think you know what I'm saying right? Well, in a "small" effort to lose a few pounds and be healthier, that means I need to control my carb intake. This is embarrassing to say, but I could easily consume 200grams of carbs a day, if not more - guilt free. That count doesn't include carbs as a by product of like sugar. *hangs head in total embarrassment* This is probably where all my recent weight gain came from to begin with. Darn you delicious, tasting carbs!! So what am I doing to wean myself off from my love of carbs? Eat more protein and try not to click on any blogs in my blog roll that have teaser photos like this:

Even though I still do and totally jot down the recipe

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And just plain ole strong will to say no to carbs! Does it always work? Eh... and who can say no to this in the afternoon with the recent warmer weather (and it doesn't help there's a freaking Starbucks just downstairs of where I work)

At least it's the light version!

Crap! Now I want one... Arg!

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After 20 minutes of self-discipline and punishment, my craving usually goes away and I'm so darn proud of myself for not consuming those additional carbs! Yay!! I can totally feel the difference the next day also. Do I give into my cravings and then feel like total crap that I did? Totally! But it's okay. I know that I just need to get back on the bandwagon tomorrow and not do it again. Bad Alice, bad!

Do you have any guilty pleasures? How do you discipline yourself from over doing it?? Now to go discipline myself from not jumping out of my chair to dash to Starbucks and get me a Frappuccino right this sec!



Oh, and I've added a new page! It's a work in progress, but it's something new until I do a lil wedding recap and implement the new blog design. I planned our shindig in a month so there won't be much to share, but I'll try! Yup! I planned our wedding of 300+ in a month. Stay tuned!

A Change Is Coming!

A change is coming!! I'm working on giving my blog a face lift thanks to just b.CAUSE design, but am needing some help with a header design! I'm looking to add a cute animated person similar to that in Geek in Heels and Marsh Mellow Goodness, but pertinent to me. Jenny from Geek in Heels was super nice and  showed me the website where I can purchase the image vector and customize it, but I don't have the slightest idea on how to customize it. Insert super sad face. Plus, I don't have the necessary software. They do offer a free trial, but will the trial be sufficient to do what I need it to do?

Can y'all offer me some ideas on how I can make a cute animated icon, me? I would really, really appreciate it! I'll even buy you some coffee (or tea or some sort of dessert you like). Like for real. Seriously!

Here's a lil sneak peak as to what's to come. Nothing too exciting, but who doesn't love new things right?

created by just b.CAUSE design

Another change is I'm adding new pages to cover the hubs and I proposal and wedding so look for those changes next week. I planned our big day in a month so I'm still debating on whether if I should blog about the planning process or just have a page recap of our big day. What do you think? I know, I asked y'all lots of questions that require major thinking for a Friday! Sorry!

On the other hand, Happy Friday everyone. Have an awesome weekend!!