Saturday Showers

This is the first time there has been a "thunderstorm" since I moved to California. It's been raining here the last 4 days and it's supposed to keeping raining until tomorrow.

I say "thunderstorm" because the people of California are confused and don't understand that rain without thunder and/or lightening is not a thunderstorm. They also don't believe in putting drains on every block hence the moat surrounding my apartment. There are so many HUGE puddles around.

I really need some rain boots. My feet got soaked from the HUGE puddles. #ihatewetfeet
— Hannah King (@hking32) February 28, 2014

Luckily, I live on the higher side of my building because the low side  has water to their front steps. Not fun! They really need to figure something out. There was 100 accidents on Thursday, when there was only 2 inches of rain. I definitely avoided the freeway yesterday when it was pouring. I'd hate to be around if it ever snowed here!

"When it starts raining in So Cal, people start driving their cars into buildings." ~ Jim Rome 

It also started pouring while I was at the gym and everyone stopped working out to watch the rain - while oohing and ahhing. I found it pretty amusing. I haven't seen so many people get worked up about storms before, people in Iowa don't even get this worked up about tornadoes.

I do feel bad for the people who live by the mountains though. Because of the recent fires, the mountains can't soak up the rain and the rain created a mudslide. They showed a picture on the news and there was a basketball hoop that was almost covered with mud. Crazy!

I am going to continue sitting in my warm apartment and read a book. Perfect thing to do when it's rainy. :)

Love Your Pet Day

Okay, close your eyes for a few seconds and pretend it's still Thursday and then continue reading.... 

It's "Love Your Pet Day."

I have been wanting a puppy these last two weeks like crazy. Unfortunately, it's $150 to adopt one from the shelter here and it's a $300 deposit plus $35/mo at my apartment. Like woahhh, never mind. I can't even afford myself. 

If I was able to get a puppy, I would obviously get a cute one but I keep going back and forth between a small dog and a big dog. 

Big dogs:
-can go on longer walks and/or runs
-can protect me against the big bad guys :P 
-will more likely be walking me vs. me walking them
-will possibly overpower me 
-will take up half or more of the bed

Small dogs:
-easy to carry around
-can sit in your lap
-can't go on long runs/walks
-has more health problems
-will fit in the bed nicely

There is more but we all get the idea... 
  Big dog choices:

1. Black lab

2. Dalmatian - polka dots go with everything right?

3. German Shepard 

4. Golden Retriever 

Small dog choices: 

1. Yorkiepoo -  a mix between a Yorkie and a poodle

2. Pomsky- a mix between a Pomeranian and a husky

3. Dachshund 

Doesn't the pomsky look like a little teddy bear?! I can't even handle it. 

 There is really a lot to think about with each type of dog though. There are so many facts on the internet that have been helpful. For example, the amount of exercise they need, if they are hyper or not, how much they shed, etc. 

Since I live in a one bedroom apartment, I think it would be easier to get a small dog for now. I would like one that doesn't shed since I am kind of a neat freak. Sometimes.  I would also like a hypoallergenic dog due to allergies.

How did you chose your dog?
Did you adopt or buy from a breeder? 

High Five

Cyber five that it's Friday! I have been neglecting the blog world as I haven't posted in forever and I have 131 posts to read hahah

{One} I went on a date last night. First one in a loooong time and it was okay - not bad but not great. My head really hurts because I hit my head while getting in his car hahaha and yet people say I'm not a klutz.

{Two} I gained 4 lbs...hollla holla holla. I'm way too excited about this but it is hard for me to gain weight! I don't know if it is all muscle but I'm going to pretend.


{Three} I love Snapchat!

{Four} I am glad I can laugh at myself because I do something silly every time I go to the gym. Yesterday, I was running on the treadmill and I dropped my phone. It made a huge noise and flew clear ACROSS the gym! Literally everyone stopped to look at me because they thought I fell off. It was quite embarrassing hilarious really.

{Five} It's Girl Scout cookie time! I only eat them because my mom buys them for me but I mean, they are kinda good :)



I'm gonna #backthatazzup and be on my merry little way :)

The Time I Met Chris Harrison.

In honor of The Bachelor wedding, (which I didn't get to watch..womp womp) I'm going to tell you a story about my epic fail. 

In March of 2012, I was flying to California. My second plane got cancelled and I had to take 4 different planes. I was pretty annoyed with the whole thing until I got on the 3rd plane. I got to sit 1st class (holla!) and then a man walked on. He sat in the same row as me, a seat over. I said to myself, "Wow, that man looks a lot like Chris Harrison." So I sat there and stared at him for a few minutes then I started "secretly" taking pictures of him. I'm not awkward or obvious at all, right? 

If I could find the proof, I would post it here and it would look like this. So I don't blame anyone if they don't believe me. (IT'S REAL)

Of course, I posted about it on Facebook and everywhere else in the world. But I NEVER got his autograph. If my brain was working, I would have slipped him my cocktail napkin and winked at him. Rookie mistake.

As we were getting off the plane, there was a man in between us. I stepped aside and said, " He picks Courtney, doesn't he?" He laughed and was starting to tell me that I would have to wait until Sunday, no Monday to watch....then I'm not sure what else he said because I walked away. I WALKED AWAY. Clearly, that was dumb but the guy in between was giving me a dirty look to move off the plane. He ruined my life chance.

The next time we meet, I will get his autograph and another a picture with him.

Now you know why I don't tell stories. :)

Work it.

{One} Wednesday was my 3rd week at the gym and I have gained 3 lbs. It's not a lot but it's progress!! 
People also look at me like I'm nuts when I tell them I'm trying to gain weight and not lose it ;) 

{Two} I got a text from my cousin yesterday, saying they have been staying 30 min away this past week and she is just telling me now. The day before they leave they tell me...can you feel the love?! 

{Three} I PR'd on squats, rows, and pull downs yesterday....Some jerk thought he was going to make me mad but instead he just made me work harder. BOOM. 

{Four} I'm on a mad search for new workout pants. Until I find a rich husband (pssssh), I will NOT be jumping on the Lulumelon bandwagon. The clothes are really cute but I'll pass buying $85 for something I'm just going to get all stinky and sweaty.

{Five} The ghosts of relationship past (it's a real thing) have been haunting me. I have deleted everything to do with my wedding site and unsubscribed from everything but I'm still getting the e-mails! I reported it, put it in junk - it just keeps coming back. 

MAKE IT STOP. 
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I am going to try to actually take pictures of the stuff I am doing so I don't have to use gifs. Everyone likes actual pictures right!

It's Friday....so ya better work it! #backthatazzup




Do you have any exciting plans this weekend?

Friday. Friday. Friday.

I thought it was Friday all day yesterday so I'm glad it's finally here.

1. My schedule at work got mixed around so I could work closer to my apartment. So for now I'm only working 2 hours a day. Hopefully that changes soon, not working for a whole month was starting to get to this workaholic and now so few hours gives me anxiety! ha

2. I made some gluten free chocolate chip muffins this week, and they tasted delicious!! I think it is actually difficult to make GF things from scratch.

3. I have enjoyed being able to sleep until 10 and going to the gym before work but I'm glad to be starting my day earlier!! I {kinda} miss my 6 am shifts.

4. I weighed myself on Wednesday- 1 week at the gym and I gained 3 lbs! Who knows if it's really muscle but I'm just gonna go with it.

5. I was able to go to the beach and lay out twice this week and I didn't get a tan! Not even a new freckle. It's a little disappointing ;)

Oh and I also would be lying if I said I didn't enjoy telling my friends how WARM the weather is here in January. #sorrynotsorry

Never gets old...

I haven't been backing my ass up to any tunes lately so here it goes.