Im Back!!

Y'all I am so sorry I have been to absent here lately. October was one crazy month!

Last weekend my best friend became a MRS and so I've been up to my ears in wedding stuff. It happens. After the wedding, after quite a few drinks my parents & Ryan (who all attending the wedding) decided the words wedding & marriage were off limits for me for the next 2 months. Good thing they don't read my blog!

Here are some photos:

This is the bride to be with her shower gift from me

Us at the rehursal

The bride to be & her dad

After make up

Bride's Bitch & the Bride

MOH touching up makeup

Walk down the asile

First Kiss

The new Mrs Barker

Look at her dress!

Ryan & I

Leaving on their honeymoon

So thats where I've been the last month or so. Im currently looking for new jobs in atlanta. I have been applying to a few each night hoping for something. Im looking to go into the higher education field so if you have any tips or leads, let me know.

I am obsessed with the Post Secret app on my iPhone. LOVE it!

Ryan & I are doing well. He thinks Im crazy but now that wedding season is over life should calm down a bit.

I ordered an iPhone 4s! Thank G because my 3G is on its last legs. I am looking for a case though - I thought I saw one on a blog once. Its really pretty and there is a space for credit cards & ID in the back? if you know where to buy one please tell me!

1 Year Ago

One year ago was August 31 2010 and I made one of the biggest mistakes of my life. I packed up my home, my dreams, my plans into a uhaul truck and I moved to Carrolton, GA.

Now I'm sure some of you are thinking "what so bad about Carrolton?" and the answer is nothing. There's a target and a Kroger so the city itself isn't that bad. Its the reason I moved. I moved for a guy, my boyfriend at the time, JAB. I know my long time readers remember him. You also probably remember how miserable I was when I was there.

 I had no friends, no job, and I wasn't in school. At first I thought it would be OK, getting to see JAB every day after being long distance for 6 months.

Boy was I wrong. It took about a month or so for me to realize that he didn't like spending time with me because it took away from his friend time. He lived in a big house with a bunch of guys and he wanted to spend all his time with them. I went from being important to going to the back burner.

Then he lost his job and he lost all interest in everything. He was moody and hateful to me, removed from his friends. He just sunk into a horrible place and pushed away everyone that he cared about, especially me.

Finally in November I got a grown up job back in Atlanta. My parents welcomed me home with open arms and I left JAB and Carrolton behind in the dirt.

In some ways this is a thank-you post to my parents for allowing me to make mistakes on my own and being there to help dust me off when I fell.  Or maybe it's my way of forgiving JAB for everything he put me through. Either way I learned a major life lesson -

NEVER FOLLOW SOMEONE ELSE, FORGE YOUR OWN PATH

So that's what I'm doing now, forging my own path. I'm getting control of my life, figuring out what the next step is, living my life for myself, not anyone else.

More Later

 

Im sorry - Ive been a terrible blogger the last few days. Im not doing a full long post, but I just want to let you know that

  

and

  

Leaving you with something funny :)

Tomorrows the Big Day

so tomorrow at 7.45 AM I will be here:

 

a big grown up office in atlanta

I start my 6 week training tomorrow and to say that I am nervous would be like saying the pope is kinda religious. I am like crazy nervous! 

Tonight I will be driving to atlanta where I will be staying with my parents for the holiday season. Luckily I will still have my carrollton apartment so on the weekends I can come back here to relax and be away from the ciaos that will be my parents house over the holiday season.

In other news...

 

a boy asked for my digits last night and we chatted and he seems like a nice guy. Im not going to give him an official blog name, like JAB because we havnt even gone on a date, but if we do, he will get his own name. Im thinking of calling him PCBB for Panama City Beach Boy because that is where hes from. Or Red, because he drives a little red truck. not sure yet lol

I have my last tutoring sesion today with Leo, which is sad because Im gonna miss him, but JAB is going to tutor him. He needs the job and it'll give him something to do. 

I also had dinner a few night ago with a nice guy I met online, not much dating potential but a friend, and he told me about a few places around carrollton that might be hiring so I'm gonna go ahead and check them out. A job closer to here would be nice, but it would need to pay as well or better then the Wirpo job to be worth it.

On another note, I am super excited about christmas cards this year! I am planning on sending my own out, separate from my family, because my mom rarely sends them out anymore. Im going to write one of those letters telling people what Ive been up to this year and everything.

I'm also thinking of giving my parents a photo shoot for christmas. We dont have any family pictures and it would be fun. I cant afford to pay a pro in atlanta, most cost $350+ for a 2 hour shoot for 5 people, and that doesnt even include the pictures, so Im thinking of putting an add on craigslist looking for a novice photographger or even a SCAD student. Atlanta ladies - do you know anyone who does photography on the side? 

I've decided this year for christmas Im just gonna ask for money because I really want to buy myself a real camera

For all you ladies who take such fab pictures, which one would you recommend? Im planning to take some photography classes at a local school in the spring bc I am seriously considering starting my own little side photography business.

Im planning on taking a trip here

 

to buy the camera, as I can try it out and pay 1/2 the cost for it. Any one want to join me for this road trip? 

Well Im off to pack up my car and eat some lunch. Have a fab day!

Sunday Wramblings

so guess what... Im still sick :( no more sore throat, but my head feels like its the size of a beach ball - not fun!

 

So as I sit here in my apartment, I am trying to think about good things. On wed I start my 1st big girl job! How exciting is that? Im super duper nervous but thats ok. I am super excited to meet some new people, and to be in Atlanta because I will be able to attend YAM events!

 

not that kinda YAM

this kind:

I'm most excited for 

Yay! Beer and catholic teachings!

So I also want to remind you of :

 

Please join! It's gonna be a delicious yummy swap!

Stuffed Up

 So right now Im sitting in my parents kitchen, watching Law & Order about something crazy, IDK. They love this show, I like it ok, but I prefer Bones. I'm pretty sure they have another episode coming up so I figure Ill answer some of these fun questions.  

 

1. Do you see a lot of stars at night where you live?

I think so, next time I'm outside at night I'll have to look up. I know in Atlanta I can't see stars when I look up. A few years ago I was a camp counselor for the summer and I just loved looking up at the stars every night.

2. Did you cry today?
Yes, I have been sick and I have a lot of pressure built up on my head. Sometimes crying lets the pressure out.

3. What are you doing tomorrow?
I think I am going to dash over to IKEA and grab some tuperware and then I'll be headed back to carrollton to pack up some more clothes and hang out with some friends. Just a nice low key weekend.

4. What is the last movie you watched and what's the best thing about it?
“Toy Story 3" I just love pixar animation and the characters are just so cute.

5. Are you craving any kind of food right now?
Something sweet, might go find some chocolate. I was super craving sushi today, so thats what I had for dinner.

6. Who slept in your bed with you last?
Me, and me and I.

7. Where were you at 9am?
Today? Awake - looking for cold meds

8. How do you feel about your hair?
I normally love it, but here lately its been really weird, so Im hoping to get it healthy and then get a nice cut and style.

9. Do you plan on having any babies and if so how many?
Yes, I want to be a mommy. I want 2, a boy and a girl. 

10. Do you wear makeup?
Not very often, but now that I'm gonna have a big girl job, I'll prob wear basic makeup.

11. Have you done any community service this year?
Yes, a lot. I did about 60 hours my last semester at GSU but I havnt found a group to volunteer with around here yet. I did sign up for a volunteering singles group in ATL that I'm excited for.

12. What is the last concert you went to?
Tim McGraw in April

13. Do you have any secret wishes right now?
Yes, but I guess if I tell you, it wont be a secret, will it.

14. Have you ever cried in front of the last person you kissed?
Ya, but here lately he is the reason I have been crying so its not so good.

15. If you could be anywhere right now where would you want to be?
In statesboro with my friends, getting ready to go out for a fun night.

16. How is the weather lately?
OK - not too hot, but not freezing either.

17. Where do you want to eat next?
I'm thinking Fellinies tomorrow.

18. What scares you the most about relationships?
Not ever finding the One.

19. What's your favorite sport to play?
swimming

20. Do you like chocolate?
Yes!

21. What are you listening to?
Target Add for Keith Urban - Love Him!

22. What happens to you when you get nervous?
I talk too much, and I fidget.

23. Does the rain ruin your day?
I try not to let it.

24. What is your relationship status?
Ugh... well lets just say JAB send me a txt saying we need to talk about "us" tomorrow since on wed I will be moving to ATL m-f for at least the next 6 weeks.

25. Are you ticklish?
only one place, but its very very very painful for me to be tickled there.


well now that I've spilled my sick guts, I'm gonna go put on my PJs, head down to the theater and watch some DVR!

Tagged!

Hey y'all

so one of my favorite bloggers - Pearls Curls and a Southern Girl got tagged with 8 questions and she tagged all her readers, so Im gonna answer her questions :)  

1. Why did you start blogging?
I started blogged in high school, with live journal and xanga because it was the it thing to do any everyone else was doing it (terrible reason I know, but I was young). Then I got introduced to twitter in the summer of 2007 I think, when twitter was still very new. I noticed some people were blogging so I figured Id try it. I didnt stick with it though. My last semester in college I came up with the ATL Yankee Belle twitter name and thus my blog was born. :)

2.  What would your dream career be?

F  Do I have to pick just one? Well I cant so heres my list, which grows every day

•      wedding planner
•      disney cast member
•      GO at clubmed
•      professional blogger/tweeter
•      restaurant owner / chef / pastry chef
•      mom
•      CEO overseas
•      teacher

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3.    

     What is your biggest fear?

      That I'll never figure out what Im suppost to be doing. I wont find my husband, I wont have kids, I wont find my calling from God

 

4.   What is something that you hope to accomplish before the end of this year?

      I want to have a full-time job that I really enjoy and I want to have some friends in my new town

 

5.   If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you pick?

      Right now, Id move back to statesboro like tomorrow to be closer to my friends. But in the future I want to love to Australia

 

6.    Who is someone you’re closest to?

      This may be a little weird, but I feel really close to my readers. I tell y'all things I dont feel comfortable telling my friends or family. Is that weird? Maybe, but its true. 

 

7.   What is your biggest pet peeve?

      People who say mean things or do mean things and dont think about how their words or actions will affect other people. 

 

 

What is your favorite childhood memory?
Traveling in europe with my family.  


So instead of tagging people, I am going to tag all of my readers :)


and here are the 8 questions you get to answer:


1. What was the best halloween costume you saw this year? pic is a bonus
2. Do you tell the 100% truth on your blog, or do you sort of beef up your life to make it a little more exciting?
3. If you could be a fly on any wall, which would you choose?

4. Do you budget your Christmas shopping or just get it done without budgeting?

5. What is the craziest fad diet you have ever done? 

6. Is there a TV show that you have seen every episode/season of? 

7. What one song always pulls at your heart?

8. Tell us about your first love

and go!

AND DONT FORGET TO ENTER MY 1ST GIVEAWAY!

Blogging Chalange

So it seems like this is the new things to do. I love these sort of getting to know me things so Im going to do this for the next 10 days-

Day 1: Ten things you want to say to ten people right now.

Day 2: Nine things about yourself that most people don't know.
Day 3: Eight things you couldn't live without.

Day 4: Seven things that cross your mind a lot.
Day 5: Six things you wish you could change or wish you would have never done.
Day 6: Five people who mean a lot to you.
Day 7: Four turn offs.

Day 8: Three turn ons.
Day 9: Two words that describe your life right now.
Day 10: One confession.

 Join In!

1. JAB

I just want to say I'm sorry and thank you. Thank you for putting up with all my mood swings and drama and issues for the last 6 weeks since I've been here in Ctown. I'm sorry things have been so difficult for me  being here, I never thought it would be this hard. I have faith that one day we will look back at this time and laugh and remember that its times like these that make us stronger. I love you so very much and I wish there was more I could do for you. I know your birthday wasn't a big deal, because I c0uldnt afford to make it really special, but I promise I will make it up to you :)

2. Mrs JAB (his mom)

I wish I was closer to you and your family. I am glad that you enjoyed your get well soon card and I hope that you really think I'm a keeper for your wonderful son JAB. I wish you would tell your daughter to stop being such a drama crazy bitch, and explain that as a married women with a  baby she shouldn't be doing the things that shes doing. I cant wait to meet you!

3. Mr UWG

To the ass**** who decided I wasnt worthy of the job at UWG I would like to tell you what a major huge mistake you made! You and your school really lost out by not hiring me! I hope that whoever you hired does a good job for the students sake, but they wont have the joy, the drive, the energy or the gumption I have! 

4. Mom

I know you went to an Ivy League college and got your degree in 3.5 years. You worked in corporate America for many years and you were an executive at a very young age. You bought your first car, a BMW at age 25 and you wore channel at least once a week. But I never knew you spent the first year out of college waiting tables. This little fact made me feel much better that I may be working a less then ideal job, but its ok because one day I will have everything I ever wanted (just like you do now). Also - thank you for raising me the way you did. I hope I make you proud

5. All My Married Friends

I cant believe that I have so many of you. I love you all so very much and in some ways I am really jealous of you, you have your prince charming, your happy, you had a big wedding (well one of you did) and now your living with the man of your dreams. There are many days that I wish I was in your shoes, but I am happy I'm not. I am not ready to be married. I am not ready to be settled down. I am still figuring out who I am and what makes me happy. 

6. My blogger/twitter friends

Y'all are amazing! I have always had a hard time making friends, and the ones I do never seem to be that good of friends. I have tried to maintain strong friendships with so many of them, but its really hard. I have never felt so accepted and welcomed and loved by anyone as I do with y'all. When I have a bad day, you are all so supportive and kind, and when I have a good day, your there smiling with me. I wish I could gather you all into a room with buckets of the best campaign and a massive meal so we could all just sit and chat and laugh and love being together! I plan to visit and meet as many of you as I possibly can!

7. Future Boss

I dont know who you are yet but I cant wait to meet you. I want to thank you in advance for giving me the position and to tell you that I will work hard and keep a positive attitude. 

8. Lilly Pulitzer

I am a newbi Lilly Lover and I adore all your things, the prints all make me happy and everything seems like its really high quality. My issue is the sizes, you dont make anything bigger then a 14/16. I am a plus size girl, and yes, Im trying to lose weight and get in shape, but I wont be a 12 for at least another 6+ months. I wish you would make your clothing in plus sizes (and this doesnt mean just going up to 16, but maybe to a 28. I know its shocking but us bigger women also want to wear cute, preppy clothes

9. Chase Crawford

The readers of my blog have no idea who you are or what you have done to me. I have nightmares, even 3+ years later, about you and the things you did. Every time I go to therapy they ask me where all the issues started and your name is what I say. I have to answer peoples questions when they see my ankle, watch the horror in their eyes as they try and wrap their mind around the story I tell me. Each time I start a new relationship I have to tell them about the horrors I have been through. I don't hate you, I despise you. I dearly hope and pray that you will never have a happy day for the rest of your days. I hope you suffer like you have caused me to suffer. A person like you should never call themselves a man, or even a human being. You don't deserve that respect. 

10. My 1st Blog Swap Partner

I want you to know that I think your a major Bit**! I was so excited to be a part of MRM's swap. I made up the cutest box for you and spent all the extra $$ I had to make it wonderful. I waited and waited and waited to receive my swap box but I never did :( I was so hurt and upset. I have considered sending you a note in the mail to tell you all these things, but Im not going to. Just remember karma's a bitch.