Z is for Zebra (of course)

I cannot believe this is the very last post for the A-Z Challenge!

Creating posts for this challenge was so much fun

and I certainly enjoyed it.

I also enjoyed making so many new bloggy friends.

When the challenge began I had around 22 followers,

now I'm at 75!

I'm also grateful for all the new blogs I discovered.  I enjoy reading them everyday.

Now, it should come as no suprise that today I'm featuring my most favoritest animal

T H E Z E B R A!

I LOVE all things zebra

 (probably not a big suprise seeing my blog is titled the pinkk zebraa)

and I've had this obesession since 7th grade.

I have a black and white themed bedroom with zebra pillows and a zebra lamp that my sister just bought me.

I have zebras in my living room.

I wanted zebras in the bathroom but Nehemiah begged me not to, so I didn't.

I have zebra undies, and if my boobs weren't so huge I'd have the matching bra.

I have a zebra umbrella.

I zebra pens and pencils.

I have a zebra wallet.

I even have zebra jewelery.

And let's not forget the makeup bag (it's pink too, super cute)

Next on my list are zebra rain boots, bedding, and a rug for my room.

Here are some more awesome zebra things I've found.



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1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

Please don't ask me to pick my favorite item because I'd have to choose them all!

I'm so sad this is the last post for the challenge, which brings me onto my next point.

I will only be blogging Monday through Friday.

The weekend is exclusive to me and Nehemiah.

But no worries, ya'll know I'll fill you in on the good stuff every Monday.

I'm going to try out a schedule, so we'll see how it goes.

Also,
check out my blogger award page to see what I got and who I passed it onto.

Have a Great Weekend!

T.

Y is for Yes, I love Television

Today is the very first Boob Tube Friday

with Neely and Meagan 

and I'm so excited!

But before I forget...
I won a giveaway
over at Leigh Ashley!
You should def go check out her blog and her Etsy shop, Barberry & Lace.
You'll love it.

Ok, back to tv.

I love television

although I'm very adamant on not having it on all the time

let's not forget about Nehemiah's well-being.

Anyway, throughout the week I watched some good stuff

so I was having a hard time trying to figure out which show I wanted to post about.

Then I watched some recorded shows on my dvr and ultimately I had to feature

 G. L. E. E.

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Did anyone else love this week's 90 min episode?
If you didn't watch you seriously need to go here and view it.
It was awesome!

I won't do a full recap because I wouldn't be able to do it justice.
Yes, it was that good.
I will tell you that each member of the Glee Club had to identify something about
themselves that made them each unique, which is why Lady Gaga's
Born This Way was the featured song.
The kids all made shirts that stated what their uniqueness was
hence the picture above.

I loved this episode because it identified that everyone usually has something they would like to change about themselves.  However, that one thing is what sets you apart from everyone else.
No conformity is needed.
And this my friend is why Glee rocks!

My shirt would read:

not skinny

What would your shirt say?

T.





X is for the X-Factor

The X-Factor I'm referring to isn't the newest UK talent show.

I'm referring to the case of the X boyfriend.

Remember back when I posted here and here about the breakup that was devastating me?

That seems like an entirely different world than the one I'm now living in.

Matter of fact, it seems like an entirely different me.

It doesn't hurt anymore to think about him, but I don't find myself thinking about him all that often.

I'm officially over him and what I thought we had.

I'm not seeing anyone, and I'm not quite sure I really want to.

The company of a male someone would nice, but that's not the main focus of my life right now.

I'm pretty content, although I will admit that sometimes I do get lonely.

In due time my prince will come.

I'm most certain of it.

I will say that I don't think I ever fully healed from the relationships that damaged me the most.

You know, the relationships that started out bad and ended even worse.

The ones that strip you from your self worth, and make you doubt who you really are.

Yeah, I've had two of those.

So now that leaves me with two choices:

1.) get over it and leave the past behind me

2.) dwell on it and ruin future relationships

I think I'll go with option 1.
 
So for this week's Thankful Thursday,
I'm thankful for getting over the breakup
and for being a strong woman who knows what she wants.

T.

W is for What I've Learned So Far

Throughout my life I’ve had my share of high and lows,

ups and downs, and of course disappointments.

  However, all these experiences have made me more the wiser. 

So for today’s letter I decided to share some of my life lessons.

 

Here’s what I’ve learned so far

*heartbreaks can be survived although they are painful

*children are much more resilient than we give them credit for

*cats are smart creatures, especially my Miss Cinnamon

*friendships need to be a two-way door that includes both listening and hearing

*my mom is usually right, this is tough sometime

*no one has a perfect life no matter how things look on the outside

*books really are knowledge, who knew right

*the grass is not greener on the other side, it’s just a mirage

*being healthy is really a blessing

*prayer is the answer to everything

*chocolate will usually make everything better

*smiling is good for the soul

*in order to be the best person you can be, you must be yourself

Please feel free to share any life lessons you have.


how do ya'll like the new look of my blog?
also
make sure you grab my button
it took me FOREVER to make!!

T.

V is for Violet

Today is Target Tuesday with Tara

and it's my last TT post for the A-Z Challenge.

I can't believe we're already at the letter V!

So for this TT link up I'm going to feature items that are

violet.

Don't forget to see who else linked up.

Mossimo Supply Co. Petites Zip-Front Hoodie - Violet Slumber
love me some hoodies

Mossimo Supply Co. Petites French Terry Knicker - Violet Slumber

aren't these super cute



Gilligan & O'Malley® Womens Seamless Boyshort Panties 2 Pk - Mercury

these would be great to wear under workout gear



Mossimo Supply Co. Juniors Cardigan Sweater - Violet Heather
you can never have too many cardis



Mossimo Supply Co. Juniors Long Sleeve Tee - Violet Slumber

i don't know how i feel about this top

maybe a v-neck would be more flattering

MS Tank Top - Violet Slumber
this is cute

Xhilaration® Purple Scroll Bed in a Bag

super pretty

Xhilaration® Paint Splatter Bed in a Bag
i love the paint splatters


as always
what's your favorite item?

T.



U is for Umbrella

April showers bring May flowers,

and unless you want to get wet,

you better grab an umbrella!

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i think the little boots are super cute

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who doesn't love chocolate?

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pretty chanel graffiti

coach
you know i heart coach

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isn't this weird?!

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paris, one day i'll see you in all your splendor


How was everyone's easter?

T.

T is for Twenty-Nine Things about Thomasina

Nehemiah got to have a posted dedicated to him for the letter N,

so naturally I had to do the same for me for the letter T.

I picked twenty-nine things to share because obviously that's my age.

Some things on my list may be repeats from a long time ago, but oh well!

29.) I'm scared to death of frogs and I have no clue why 

28.) I don't have a middle name

27.) I'm named after my father whose name is Thomas (which is also Nehemiah's middle name)

26.) I'm the youngest of 3 children

25.) I have 15 neices and nephews and a slew of great neices and nephews

24.) I've lived in my town for my whole life

23.) My favorite colors are pink, green, and brown

22.) Yellow is my favorite spring/summer color

21.) I love wearing dresses and skirts

20.) I'm just learning how to walk in heels

19.) I don't have any tattoos

18.) I have one piercing-my nose

17.) I cannot see a thing without my glasses

16.) I adore coffee

15.) My mom is my #1 best friend

14.) My other besties and I have been friends since 1st grade

13.) I've seen 2 babies be born (one neice and one great nephew)

12.) I don't own my house (not sure if I'm ready for the responsibility)

11.) I want to one day own a bookstore

10.) Kit Kats and Skittles make my world more tolerable

9.) I bite my finger nails (I know gross)

8.) I played the wicked step daughter in my kindergarten production of Cinderella (good times)

7.) I don't know if I ever want to have more children

6.) I'm a bit obesessive-compulsive

5.) I can't cook pancakes to save my life

4.) I hardly ever use the same handbag twice

3.) I love learning new things

2.) Zebras are my favorite animals followed by giraffes

1.) I've only flown once, and that was to Hawaii and back (12 hours)

Happy Easter to Everyone!!!

T.

S is for So What

I have a list of things that make me say "So What."

1.)  I wear pajamas all day

2.) That the laundry never gets put away

3.) I have to sleep with the fan on

4.) I prefer sleeping on the floor instead of in a bed

5.) I don't wear makeup everyday

6.) I buy books I may never read

7.) I take a nap everyday

8.) I'm a germ-a-phobe

What things make you say So What?

T.

R is for Reality TV

I'm a big reality TV junkie and in my crazy world

reality TV = reality

Now I'm well aware that just because a show is labeled as reality

it does not mean it's an accurate portrayal of someone's life

I attribute this little fact to the L.A. Candy Series

but all that aside, I still get wrapped up in the drama

and the fabulousness of a world so different than my own.

Here are my favorites

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i love watching the different crews compete, it gets intense

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braxton family values
this family has a ton of drama

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i love seeing the designs

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some people look a hot mess before they get made over

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my favorite show, i love tim gunn

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drama

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real housewives of beverly hills
more drama

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tabitha is a beast and i love it

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sister wives
my favorite polygamists


what reality shows do you watch?

T.

Q is for Quilts

One of the greatest gifts I ever received came from my grammy

it was a quilt

she made one for her each of her grandchildren

mine was pink and baby blue

grammy gave it to me when i went to college

it was great for nehemiah to lie on when he was a baby

after much use it became worn

i had picked the strings loose

i found pics of some wonderful quilts

although none hold a match to my

special quilt

i loved that quilt

i loved my grammy

i miss them both

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beautiful isn't it?

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i swear this is how i remember hawaii

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i like the bright colors

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can someone make this for me????
pretty, pretty please....
this is def the pinkk zebraa 

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super cute

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love how each square tells a bible story

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love me some flip flops


i really, really want that pink zebra quilt
i thought i'd say it one more time
just in case you missed it above

T.



P is for PJ's

Today is Target Tuesday and I'm so happy to be linking back up with Tara.

For the letter "P"

I decided to feature PJ's.

I love PJ's!

They're my favorite clothing item.

Too bad all clothes aren't as comfy as PJ's

Hello Kitty and Friends Screen Print Crop Pant/Tee Pajama Set - 

Nick & Nora® Womens Fancy Feather Pajama Set - Blue 

Gilligan & O'Malley® Womens Pajama Set - Gladiator Gray

Gilligan & O'Malley® Womens Pajama Set - Navy

gilligan by Gilligan & O'Malley® Womens Floral Tapset - Jamestown

Nick & Nora® Womens Trunk Show Pajama Set - Pink/Multicolor

I don't think I can pick just one favorite this week!

Can You??

T.

O is for Oh My Goodness

Over the past few days there have been some recent events that made me utter

"OMG!"

Very fitting for the letter O don't ya think?!

1.) I have officially finished A C C O U N T I N G

it's done, it's over, it's onto the next class

Whoot Whoot!!

2.) I passed accounting although I'm not certain what my actual grade is

{I'll find out on Tuesday}

3.) Classes don't resume again until May 4th

{this was a complete suprise}

4.) I'm considering weight loss surgery

{with the help and support of my physician of course}

and the best OMG

5.) I've finally started writing. 

Yep, I'm working on a novel.

Lots of ideas floating around in this big head of mine

and thanks to a very good blogging buddy,

I decided to put the pen to the pad 

{not really, I use my laptop}

and got to work.

There's a time for dreaming and a time for action.

I'm in the action phase,

{dreaming is still allowed but of course}

and I'm loving every minute of it! 

What things are making you say OMG?!

T.

N is for Nehemiah

Seeing that today is the letter "N"

you know I had to dedicate this post to my

Nehemiah!

For those of you who aren't aware,

Nehemiah's name is a book in the Old Testament of the Bible.

These are the passages that inspired the name Nehemiah.

By the way, Nehemiah's name means to be comforted by God

pretty awesome right?!

 ¹ Early the following spring, in the month of Nisan,

 during the twentieth year of King Artaxerxes’ reign, I was serving the king his wine. I had never before appeared sad in his presence.

² So the king asked me, “Why are you looking so sad? You don’t look sick to me. You must be deeply troubled.”

   ^{Then I was terrified,}

^{3 but I replied, “Long live the king! How can I not be sad? For the city where my ancestors are buried is in ruins, and the gates have been destroyed by fire.”}

 ^{4 The king asked, “Well, how can I help you?”}

   ^{With a prayer to the God of heaven,}

^{5 I replied, “If it please the king, and if you are pleased with me, your servant, send me to Judah to rebuild the city where my ancestors are buried.”}

 ^{6 The king, with the queen sitting beside him, asked, “How long will you be gone? When will you return?” After I told him how long I would be gone, the king agreed to my request.}

I loved the fact that Nehemiah was afraid, so he prayed. 

Very inspiring.

So here's to the greatest son a mommy could ever ask for!

lovin' those sun glasses

decorating the tree 2010

first day of school 2010

first day on the bus

first time @ the barbershop 2009

first time @ the dentist 2010

halloween 2010

enjoying birthday frosting

i think i can

mommy and baby 2008

playing @ the pond in his pull-up swimmers

dress up has always been his favorite

berry picking 2010


T.



M is for Magazines

i LOVE reading and magazines are my absolute favorite.

every month i look forward to checking the mail to see which issues have arrived

 marie claire, in style, real simple, cosmo, or glamour.

 occassionally i'll read vogue and o magazine.

i enjoy flipping through the pages seeing the hottest trends of the season.

i even enjoy the articles {most of the time}.

i enjoy the makeup.

i enjoy the bags.

once i finish a magazine i pass it on to my mom

or

i will cut out my favorite things and glue them into this

received this beauty as a bday gift a few years ago

in it is a collage of all the little trinkets i have found in magazines.

this includes clothes, shoes, cartoons, food, and quotes.

whatever strikes me as interesting goes into the book.

what magazines do you read?

have a happy weekend!

T.