U N L V! UNLV GO FIGHT WIN!

Last Saturday I experienced my very first intense rival game, the famous match up between UNLV and UNR. I had never heard so many **** *** in my life. Or seen so many people in red or blue. I guess it all depends on how you look at it. I had tons of fun, how could I not with the threes company crew plus Renaldo? Famous quote of the night: " If you get the Chuckie, you get the Athena and Sandy. You get all three of us!" If thats not true I honnestly don't know what is. :)




p.s did anybody notice how we had a photoshoot with our posse but none of the game?

This place looks like a hot tranny mess up in here!

Everytime I watch this it cracks me up. I seriously say tranny and hot mess all the time. Examples:

" Quit bein such a tranny!"
"Did you see that lady? She looked like a hot mess."

XoXo
Athena

I'll defend you to a T!

I absoultly love purses. My earliest memory about my deep infatuation: I'm about several years old and I'm teling my mom I need a big girl purse during our annual back to school shopping adventure. She humors me and not only do I get a hot pink leather purse, I also get a hot pink blossom style hat and hot pink chuck taylors to match! God I'm stylin!I remember stuffing it with change for the snack bar, some lip gloss and tissue my grandma told me to take. I don't want to say it marked my adventure into womanhood, but it was one of those finer moments in life, along with my first manicure and the time my mom let me get the Rachel do. :)

Flash forward sixteen years later and now I can actually afford some purses. Although it may not be the Dolce & Gabanna bag I drool over, I have some Kathy bags to my name along with my candy purse from Dooney & Burke Nick's mom has blessed me with. :) I am also currently in love with a Coach purse that has my name all over it in plum. I work hard and I figure if I am already paying off my debts and saving money, why can't I splurge here and there? So I treat myself like any other red-blooded woman with a Visa would do. So you could understand my temper in defending my purse today at school.

We were talking about jeans and how some people are willing to spend up to 400 dollars a pair. Some people think it's ridiculous, others see why. And then girls start talking smack about the girls who will buy those jeans and how their superficial because they buy expensive clothes at to get looked upon but probably are un-intelligent and have nothing worth while to say. Ummm, excuse me, but seriously, what truck did these bitches come off of? Seriously. I raise my hand and said the thing that got me the gold star of the day( literally my English teacher gives us gold stars if we say something half way intelligent. I love him.) :

" Okay, I might not spend 400 dollars on a pair of jeans but I do like my purses. I have spent a bill or two. And I'm not un-intelligent. I can hold a conversation with you. Am I just a superficial skank?"

The girls went on to say that they just don't believe in it because they would rather save their money. Okay. I'm sure you would rather save your money. I have money saved too. I'm actually now smart about my finances. I just think some of my fellow females are just catty towards each other. I can't even tell you how many girls eye me up and down and then focus in on my neck or wrist on that flashy little heart, asking to be returned to a little place in New York called Tiffany & Co.

I'm sure todays conversation was meant to be taking with a grain of salt. And I'm glad everybody has an opinion. But serousily. Don't be hatin on the Kathy! Cause if your hatin on the Kathy, what happens when I walk in with the Dolce & Gabanna??? :)

XoXo

Athena

Tequila Makes Her Clothes Fall Off

My clothes actually stay on quite nicely when I have tequila. I just get really sick and worship the porcelian god instead. But on Saturday night I met up with the other members of Three's Company and had a karoke night. Chuckie sang a sweet song while Sandy and I drank pineapple rum. Ahh, just a nice little get together if I do say so myself. :)

I swear I wasn't trying to bitch slap her. I was actually wiping her cheek. :)
Like the new do??
Editors Note: See the sparkly green top I'm wearing? I haven't been able to fit itno that in FOREVER. Thank you Wii Fit!

Accessories, Here I Come!

I had a ephiany yesterday in school. I was sitting there, drooling over some girls outfit when I realized, I am not living up to my full fashion potential! I mean, I always talk smack about other people, but I bet people talk smack about me too! (Stupid unfashionable girl in the Boys And Girls Club shirts everyday) But, to my defense, its just alot easier when your running from class to work, four days a week. But alas, I'm making some fashion changes!

Now, although I vowed to myself not to buy any clothes until the day after Thanksgiving ( Nick and I have a huge shopping spree planned out. And I have been working out on my Wii Fit and dropping some pounds rather nicely.), I didn't say anything about accessories! First purchase:

This beautiful bohemian scarf from Avon. I know I sell Avon and it might sound byist, but I seriously just saw the same exact scarf in a issuse of Marie Claire, but from Urban Outfitters and it cost $42.99! The wonderful price for mine? $16.00 smackers! Woop Woop! ( and I used my Avon discount) Next piece of resistance:


This beautiful hat, again from Avon. I found one in the mall for $20.00 and I paid a sweet $7.00 ( plus discount). Ooo la la! I got the one in cream, but I'm sure it will look just as cute as the chocolate in the picture.

Thats all I bought for now. I don't think my next purchase will be coming from Avon but rather Savers or a yard sale. I'm looking for a Pucci type print scarf to dress up my Kathy Van Zealand bag and some navy and green gypsy bead necklaces. I shall keep you all tuned in to my fashion escapdes!

XoXo
Athena

Go Irish!

It's kinda hard when a Michigan fan and a Notre Dame fan share a bed. Luckily, it's only mentioned when the big game comes. And last weekend, I finally won the bragging rights in my house when Notre Dame won! I kinda think its a fluke, but I'll take what I can get. Touchdown Jesus!

XoXo
Athena

Elise, Nick and Julaine, please don't hate me! :O

I wish I could make out with......

Thats right. Google. I can't even begin to explain to people how much I'm obsessed with it. The only other person who can possibly understand how much I love this site it possibly Val or Sandy. Because it's like a crystal ball without the fourtune teller creepy lady who asks you for five dollars. It can tell you ANYTHING.

Does somebody really own their house? Oh Sandy can find out and get back to you with an hour. Do you need some advice for a legal venture? Let Val know and she'll forward it to you.

And anytime I question what somebody tells me ( mainly people I'm arguing with) I say, let me get back to you. The I bust out the cellphone and google it at my sparkly fingertips. Anytime I don't know something, my catchphrase is " Let me Google it!" I think I noticed my obsession though when I wondered how much money James Earl Jones was paid to do the voice of Darth Vader. And my wonderful Star Wars obsessed shiny Nickel says " Why don't you Google it babe?"

Gotta love it when great minds think alike!

XoXo
Athena

p.s and if anybody else was wondering how much he got paid to do star wars, it's a couple million dollars, nothing like the other stars because he refused to be in the credits due to the controversary when Linda Blair was nominated for an oscar. If anyone doesn't know what I'm talking about, you can google it. :)

Scrapbook Convention- Las Vegas Style!

My friend Miss Terilyn found out that Las Vegas was having it's very own scrapbook convention! So we went to a early breakfast and drove all the way to Cashman Center to check it out. I don't want to say I had high hopes, but I honestly did ( so did she). It wasn't too shabby but ummmm, we had a much funner ( is that a word?) time at the Scarp N Time store afterwards. But I want to say the whole thing was a learning experience, because I did some tutorials and learned the proper way to us stamps and watercolor pencils. I am tres excited to start stamping away! The whole thing also inspired me to try out some new creative ventures which I shall post later this week. But as for now, I must get back to learning about kinetic and potential energy *yawn* Somebodys gotta do it. :)

XoXo
Athena

operation declutter-day one

* not my kitchen counter but pretty darn close*

So yesterday while Nick took a nap, I decluttered the kitchen. I made a couple boxes on the couch with labels ( donate, giveaway,try to sell) found a garbage bag and went to town.
I'm embarrassed to even type this, but I ended up chucking out 4 trash bags of old, forgotten about food. ( I told it was embarrassing.) I was embarrassed running figure amonts of how much grocery money I was throwing away. I also was embarrassed thinking how many people are going to bed hungry while I chuck out enough food to feed about 30 of them. I know it's a little too early for New Years resoultions but I made one to myself to not be so wasteful of food and money. And after realizing this goal, I made a plan to help conquor it. My plan was to make a meal plan for the entire week. I think this is alot easier than dwelling about what to pack for school since I can just toss it in my lunch box and go. I also made a shopping list and stuck to only buying the items on it. I'm going to work on it all week and see how it goes. It requires self discipline but I'm getting some of that. ( hello algebra homework)


On the brightside, I ended up filling the donate box to the brim and wound up with a couple items I'm going to try to sell. ( does anybody like holly hobby plates???)

XoXo
Athena

IPig

While browsing on Peta2's website, I found this awesome IPig. Is he not the cutest thing ever? I'm positive my ITouch will fit nice and snuggly. He is going on my Chirstmas list for sure! To see more of him click here

Take Me Out To The Ball Game

Sandy scored awesome tickets to the 51's game a couple of weeks back. Nick and I went with her and the kids and we had an awesome time! Thanks Sandy!

My Birthday Party!

My friends totally rock. On August 15th, I turned 23 and they threw me a birthday party! My directions were to bring Nick and show up at the bowling lanes. And they took care of the rest. I love them and I want to say thank you for everything you do for me. I couldn't ask for more!

It's Here! Confessions Of A Shopaholic Is Here!

Who's watching it with me?????

Tonight, I'm cleaning out my closet!

My oh my. What would I do for any of these celeb closets? ( My personal favorite is Kimora's by the way.) But, since my car repairs cleaned me out of house and home, I decided to start going through our apartment and start selling all I can on Ebay! Or Half.com because I do have a couple text books just collecting dust. Come to think of it, I have lots of junk collecting dust. I'm also going to be selling more AVON and things on Etsy. If you like either one, don't be shy, click my links on the side! I will keep everybody updated though with all my Ebay junk. I guess that's what I'll be doing this labor day weekend since I'll be too broke to do anything else. ;)

XOXO
Athena

The wheels on the car go round and round.....

So today was my first major car problem with my Corolla, purchased from my good friend Jamie when she moved across the country. She had the car for a couple years and while it was used, it gave her no problems and ran good. This is why I insisted on buying it from her because you just don't know where cars come from and for that very fact I was not interested in buying from Craigslist. The car has been running smoothly since I've had for a year already with only having to replace a battery cable here and there. And then all of a sudden it happened......

My car broke! Well, broke is a strong word. It just wouldn't start this morning at the gas station which angered me because I was on my way to school. But after I spent about half an hour of praying and fidgeting with things, it finally started and I found a local mechanic who had just opened so I was able to squeeze right in. Bottom line= I needed a new starter and some new belts. Final cost= $600.00 Ouch. I seriously ate it. I was just glad I had that money saved up and hadn't been wasting it on stupid stuff. I'm really upset that because I also had to use part of my paycheck on Friday and after bills, won't even have most of it. *tear* My emergency account also had to be used up in account of more textbooks I had to buy for school. So now, I am BROKE.
Alot of people might say this was bound to happen with an older car. I don't agree. This happens with cars PEORID. I was replacing stuff left and right with my ZX2 and that car was only 3 1/2 years old. I had to buy a new timing belt, transmission, belts, exhaust, clutch ( numerous times). You have to replace things with any car. It's called wear and tear on your vehicle. And some people have a new car that doesn't even have a warranty so it doesn't really matter in some cases whether the car is new or not. Still, even with having to spend 600 today to fix it, thats less than what some people pay on their car in two months in PAYMENTS. So I guess, I'm still good to go! I am going to invest in some things the guy recommended after I have my father or my Grandpa Roger check them out. I plan on this car lasting me another year, two if I can stretch it. Getting out of my debts is alot more important than buying a new car. And for me, I think thats a smart choice.

XOXO
Athena

Let's Get Physical....Physical

I am totally chaneling Olivia right now (look at that headband!). I started working out again and eating right and I lost 5 lbs! Today I went to Freash And Easy, kinda like a Trader Joes but not has hardcore hippie as Chuckie would say. ( I do love me some Trader Joes though) I bought tons of healthy stuff for lunches and breakfasts and a couple dinners so I'm ready to go on the eating part for the week. And I have planned a couple more work out sessions with Chuckie and Sandy so I am ready to lose 5 more! My getting healthy goal is coming along quite nicely if I do say so myself.

XOXO
Athena

School Bells Ring...Are You Listening?

Okay. I think I'm actually refering about sleigh bells but this is college so, I had to switch it up a bit. Now, for those of that actually know me, you know I took a long break from school. Whatever. You waste two years, you live, you learn, you get over it. I'm glad I got my butt in action now though or in all honnesty, it probably wouldn't have happened at the speed it did. I had to come up with funds to pay for it myself ( but my Grandma Linda did help me out with books and I'm extremely grateful) and I had to argue, plead and cry with people to let me in their class. Well no crying was involved but I did have to stalk my math professor down. I had to figure things out on my own because nobody really knew the answers to m questions. But, I'm extremely proud of myself that I've come so far in a month with this. I am a full time student ( I'm actually taking 5 instead of the recommended 4) and I know if I buckle down and concentrate I can get things done. But I'm not worried, just anxious to see how my work load will be. And after school 4 days a week, I have to rush to work. But on Mondays and Wednesdays, I have a couple free hours. I don't think I will feel the need to lock myself up to get things done, but I know there will be nights I would rather be drinking pineapple rum then studying for a math test. But hopefully, if I stay on top of everything, this will just be another step in making myself more fabulous!

One More Day

Seriously. I have about 5 hours and 40 minutes left of our Summer Camp Program. And in all honesty, it's alot shorter than that. I have to work a open house event for the nearby elementry school for two hours and then get to leave a half hour early to set up for that. And then I get an hour lunch break to run around and do some errands, like to run around to the bank and the college and buy a textbook. So in all actuality, I have an hour and 40 mins. But I am so done with kids. This 9 to 6 schedule of hearing them whine and fight and tattle is killing my mojo. I'll be so happy when we're closed all next week. But then I also have to worry about being a full time + colllege student starting next week. ( Five classes, if anyone is wondering)
I can do it, I totally rock. But still, my tummy has butterflies........

XOXO
Athena

Link Love

So alot of bloggers do this from time to time and I think I might show you guys some of the cool things I find.

Over at Hostess With The Mostess she talks about a party designed after Nicky Hiltons Dining Room. Where do I sign up for an invite???

ooo la la

At The Domestic Diva, she talks about sewing rooms and inspiration boards. I kinda have just a bullitin board with reminders posted all over it and movie ticket stubs but after seeing this work of art, I'm smitten. The photo is curtesy of Anthropoligie, but her blog has tons of helpful tips and ideas.

Love At First Sight

Seriously The Best Movie Ever

Caught it the other night on Comedy Central. Nick and I couldn't stop laughing. It seriously is the best movie ever. Everytime you watch it you find something new to make fun of. I love books, movies and films like that.

XOXO
Athena

Guide To Saving Money In Your Twenties

Now, I pick up pieces here and there of financial advice, but I honnestly thought this list on MSN was a good one. It's about saving money in your twenties, but I think anyone at any age could use some of it. You can happily read away by clicking here

To Budget Or Not Budget?

So, I've been getting pretty into financial blogs lately and reading up on finances with books like The Automatic Millionaire. I know you might be weary, but I honestly have cut back on buying stupid crap, going out to eat and spending money with friends. But, that's not the point of this blog. The point of this blog is to talk about budgets.

To Budget or Not To Budget? That is the question.

I obviously have bills. Okay, everybody has those. And I have an income. Everybody has ( or should have) this. But my question is, should I sit down and write everything out on paper so I don't spend excess of what I have?

One of my new years resolutions this past year was to write out everything I spent my money on. This lasted for about two days. But I'm thinking of doing it again. And no matter how scary it is, I'm thinking about putting myself on a budget again.

I read in the automatic millionaire that you shouldn't be on a budget because they don't work and make you depressed. That makes me sad, I don't like being depressed. But maybe it's good to have a reality check once in awhile?

I am working on three things though at the moment with my finances. I am working on establishing an emergency fund, paying off a medical bill ( its actually a small one because the rest was covered by the hospital I went to) and trying to acquire what people call no spend days. Days where you absolutely spend no money on anything. Pretty classy I do say so. And smart.

I wondered for awhile if I should even blog about finances. A lot of people do it anonymously which is what I pondered doing as well. And who am I to say I haven't? ;) But, I've noticed in society, people never want to talk about money. Money makes people ugly and bitter. Money makes people fight. I don't want to fight about money or act like it's a dirty subject when people bring the subject up. I want to say, yes I have financial goals I'm working on because I am a strong person who wants a good life for myself. And it's better to realize this now when I'm 23 then when I'm 43. And maybe some of you can get support or ideas for yourself to use. :)

Now, does anybody have any ideas? Any ideas to help me budget or save moolah? Because I'm all for tips and ideas. :)

XOXO
Athena

School Supply Shopping

Its official I am a nerd.

I went back to school shopping for the first time since high school I think. Okay, no, since college in Arizona, but still. I got a warm fuzzy feeling when looking at cool steals for pencils and paper (but I stayed away from colored pens, I swear. I have a growing collection at home.) But I found the coolest pencil case, made out of recycled juice boxes. My friend Bea used to have a purse similar to the one on the right. These are now available at your local Target or, you can see them by going to online for a preview.

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The Academy Award Goes To.......

I have been nominated for a blog award!


It's a blog award silly. Sallie's Niece nominated me for one and I'm honored. I like awards and I like to blog. Now, I am suppose to nominate 9 people for this award and although I don't really have the nine to nominate, I will post links and descriptions to the people that inspire me to blog.

Fabulously Broke In The City

will shows me that a gal who has some serious fashion taste can get it done while still maintaining a savings account.

The Domestic Diva

because someday, even though it's a secret, I would like to be somewhat domestic.

Sallie's Niece

is so refreshing to me. She is honest and I love honesty.

Oh Happy Day

likes pretty things. I love pretty things.

I am reliatvely new to blogging and I'm sure as time progresses I will be sure to yack up some more blogs. For a list of blogs I frequent, you can always look to my right. Stay tuned for the academy awards, part deux, out soon!

XOXO
Athena

Food For Thought

Today is the first day of the rest of your life.

I was born this day, 23 years ago. I don't feel like I'm getting older, just wiser.

This year is gonna be the year I get things done. I just know it. :)

Athena