New Beginnings and New Attitudes♥

This past weekend I decided to go completely out of my comfort zone and travel 2 hours away from my home, family and boyfriend for a girls weekend. Big whoop right? Well for me it is a BIG WHOOP. I suffer from anxiety and panic attacks and these are heightened when I am out of my safety bubble, but it had to be done. I wanted to push myself and gain a little bit of independence. I was excited to do this and to have a relaxing weekend of sun bathing and wine. At first this was exactly what we did, at first. Going on a trip with single girls while I am in a beyond committed relationship created situations that I did not sign up for. First, it was not a girls trip as all they wanted to do was search for men. I of course, not wanting to revolve the trip around myself, went along for the ride and free drinks. But of course drinking and girls = DRAMA. That is exactly what ended up happening. To make a very long story short, I ended up getting into an argument with one of my friends which led to her refusing me a room key and throwing my stuff outside of the room. This led to the only decision I could think of....have boyfriend come rescue me and bring me home. Of course at first I felt to guilty and upset that I had left them to go home. I cried and tried to explain and even sent apology flowers, all to no avail. Then I got to thinking about exactly what had happened during the weekend. I had been pushed far out of my comfort zone and tried to make the best of it all while having a high level of anxiety. I was left in a parking lot at 1:30 in the morning alone. If I had been given a room key I would've gone back and calmed myself down and everything would've been fine. But I was not given that chance and was left in a situation that could've potentially been very dangerous. Can you blame me for leaving? I sure can't anymore.
Going through this experience taught me multiple lessons. Everything happens for a reason and I need to trust that God has a plan. God brings people in and out of our lives, I know that this friend and I are on very different paths and this happened so I could see that and be ok with moving on. I have so much to be thankful for and am so blessed. I need to stop thinking about what I am missing and look around at all the beautiful things in my life. I am moving on to a new beginning with a new attitude and only have room for positive people and positive outcomes. Sitting here writing this and drinking some vino, I can't help but smile knowing there is a brighter, happier future awaiting me♥

Xoxo, Amy

I'm Back!

WOW. I'm a loser and haven't posted in a long time, but I'm back!

Alrighty let me give you the short version of what's been going on in my world:
1. Got 2 amazing jobs as an Internet marketer/social media expert. Love what I do and get to play on facebook and twitter all day long....BONER!
2. Started using P90X 15 days ago and have lost 8 lbs....SCWHING!
3. Boyfriend and I are looking for apartments...FINALLY!
4. Looking into going to the University of Phoenix for their online BA degree program...BOO YAH!

and that's pretty much it....

Now that I'm back to the blog world (although I have been keeping up amyjoradio.blogspot.com) I am going to continue the spontaneity and spice things up with some health and workout, pop culture, and social media posts. As always I hope you are ready for the crazy inter-workings of my mind.

Ta Ta for Now!
xoxo Amy

Resolutions

It is the second week of 2011 and I am on my way to achieving new goals. First and most important on my list is losing weight. Since high school I have gained a lot of weight and have been hiding for a while behind the fat. Time to get my lazy ass off the couch and into the shape that I know I can be. I have already lost 5 lbs in a week and feel amazing. No more fad diets! I am starting a healthy lifestyle change that I will do for the rest of my life. I am going to eat healthy with organic foods and eat smaller portion sizes totaling less calories. It is amazing how good you can feel when you eat the right way, it may cost more but it is well worth it. I am also working out everyday. Even if I can only fit in 20 minutes, I will continue to be active everyday. I know that everyone and their mother says that they are going to get healthy for the new year but this time I am really doing it!

Next on my list is school. I can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel and will be transferring to a university shortly! I am so excited and cannot wait to be done with math forever. My goal is to graduate with my bachelors degree in a year and a half with honors. Going to be tough as I am such a procrastinator but I have to do it and get it done and get it done the right way.

Last on my list, I know some will be excited for this revelation, is to quit smoking! After all these years I have finally planted the seed in my brain that I will quit smoking forever. I am keeping this goal as a long term goal but have started to cut back in preparation to quit.

That's all for now! I am so excited to start this new chapter in my life and I hope that I can encourage others to do the same! You are the only thing getting in your way! Theme of my life: NO MORE EXCUSES!

Life is Finally Starting to Begin....

For a while there, I was depressed about life. Where I was in life, where I was heading, what dreams and goals fell through the cracks. I felt as though I was stuck and couldn't see the future getting brighter. I woke up one day and said to myself, "Snap Out Of It!". If I wanted to be happy then I needed to make myself happy. I needed to get over the past and look towards the future. I am happy to say that I have done this and feel so much better about everything.

I have so much to look forward to and who cares if I didn't make it as a famous dancer. I can still dance and take acting classes and experiment with baking on the side. You don't have to give up on your passions just because you can't have it be your main career, make money at it, or become famous. You do it because it makes you happy, which is exactly what I am doing. Choose one main career path/goal/major that you will be happy doing and can be your source of income and participate in any and all passions creating a well rounded and happy life.

I am finally in the clear from depression and am on my way to a new life. A life that yes, at first I was afraid of because it is not where I had pictured it to be, but a life that is much better than I imagined. It took me a while to see that, but it is the truth. I have a great relationship and get to look forward to a life with him and all that it will entail. I also found my niche with work and am full of excitement for the coming year of school. Hands down I have the best family in the world and great friends. I can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel and am ready for my life and begin a new chapter.

Not being able to make up my mind is a blessing. I am full of life and want to make the most out of it and I refuse to stick with one thing. I can do it all!

New Blog!

I started a second blog: Amy Jo Radio . Follow it and let me know what you think. It's basically all music videos which create great playlists for you. The radio blows these days so I'm bringing you old and new music from all genres. Check it out! xoxo Ames

Where are they now? 90's Teen Heartthrob Edition

SO my mom and I were watching Oprah's teen heartthrob show tonight. Got me thinking about the teen heartthrobs that I grew up with and where are they now? The investigation begins...[insert spy music]

Heartthrob #1:

 LUKE PERRY

  Heartthrob in the 90's: His roll as Dylan Mckay on Beverly Hills 90210

What he is up to now: Perry is still hot as ever and still acting. You can catch him guest starring on TNT's Leverage.

Heartthrob #2:

JTT

 

Heartthrob in the 90's: His many movies and role on Home Improvement

What he is up to now: Jonathan Taylor Thomas can be seen in random guest appearances and last known to be attending Columbia University.

Heartthrob #3:

DEVON SAWA

 Heartthrob in the 90's: His many roles in movies such as Casper, Now and Then, and Idle Hands

Where he is now: Still acting! You can catch him in his movie Endure coming Spring 2010 and guest starring on the new hit show Nikita.

Heartthrob #4:

JORDAN KNIGHT

 

Heartthrob in the 90's: NKOTB! (If you don't know what that is then shame on you!)

Where he is now: Still looking fine and singing! Even doing reunion tours with NKOTB!

Heartthrob #5:

MARK PAUL GOSSELAAR

 

Heartthrob in the 90's: His role as Zach Morris on Saved By The Bell

Where he is now: Still making girls melt with his green eyes. You can catch him on TNT's Franklin and Bash.

Heartthrob #6:

NICK CARTER

  Heartthrob in the 90's: Sang in the ever popular Backstreet Boys

Where he is now: Still has that sexy smile and doing a BSB reunion tour with NKOTB. Beat up Paris Hilton, had a Drug problem and still dating fake breasted bimbos.

Ahhh these heartthrobs can still make me feel like I'm twelve years old! I left out the obvi ones like JT, Usher, and Leo....Who were your heartthrobs????

RIP Iphone

:Insert Dramatic Music:

It's a sad day in the world. My beloved Iphone took an accidental dip in the sink. As he lay dying, I asked him why he would do such a thing, he knows he can't swim. Coughing out his response he replied that he thought he could float. As I stroked his white frame, a tear rolled down my face as I replied, no Iphone, you can't float, I wish you would've asked me as I would have explained that you are too heavy to float, not to mention you are deathly allergic to water. Coughing and spitting out water he sighed and said how much I meant to him. He told me that I was the best owner and I told him that I loved spending countless hours playing different apps and downloading music. He said the favorite part of his short lived life was when I would put him to my ear and whisper sweet nothings. As he took his last breath he said I'll see you in heaven and told me that if I needed to move on to a different Iphone, then I should as life is too short. RIP Iphone, you were the best!