Five Things this Week

Happy Friday Ladies and Gents!!! I am so over work already, and it's only 10am, and ready to head up north for my mini vaca!! Me and the familia are heading up north to the cabin for snowmobiling and I cannot wait - Lets do this work day!!

This week was busy busy but my Bday Month officially starts TOMORROW!!! Hello, Feb! And that means the traveling and fun times are coming up.

Here are my five for this week:

1 - The Bachelor Wedding - watched in on Sunday, cried like a baby, live tweeted like a champ. Overall, great show. And her dress was amaze.

 

 

2 - Starbucks, first time I have had a latte like a month and it was just as good as I remember. #skinnycinnamondolchelatteforthewin

 

 

3 - My upcoming Ski trip - heading to Mt Trembault with work and its gonna be great. It is also going to hurt real bad.

 

if you follow me on insta - get ready for snow picture overload

If you dont, lets change that  :) @jillyanne287

 

4 - This little man melted my heart this week. We were sitting at the dinner table when he looked up at me, grabbed my cheeks and kissed me. I love this kid so much, he is the sweetest.

 Also, when did he get so big, he is growing up sooooo fast!

I know he is not my kid, but I just adore him and his sassy sister.

 

5 - my new favorite jam ever for right now, promptly added to my snowmobile play list to rock on the trails. Nashville knocks out some real good stuff and I am loving all the new singles!!

This also counts as backing my azz up!

 

Hope y'all have a great weekend.

Go Eric Decker.... I mean Broncos ;)

 

<3 JillyAnne



Dear Blog (and others)

I have no patience for anything today - I am tired and cold and really would rather be on vacation in LA (Only 16 more days!!!!) So the most random things I can think of is what this post is coming to - here goes nothing...

Dear Annoying Man in my Office, Why youfind it necessary to click you pens ALL DAMN DAY. Just one time, when you need to use the pen, please stop. I am going to lose it sir. Also stop saying sir. It is over kill.

Dear Polar Vortex, We get it, its cold. I am praying for 30 degrees and less snow. Dont get me wrong I like winter, but this is ridiculous, over 30 inches of snow and 18 negative days so far this winter, can we please get a break?

Dear Weekend, Please get here NOW. I want to be up north snowmobiling my days away and not worrying about work.

Dear Blog, Sorry this is so random but it is Wednesday... you cannot expect much.

 

Happy Hump Day!

 

<3 Jilly Anne

Friday Favs

Oh hey there little blog - so sorry I have been MIA this past week or so, I was def not feeling well and pinched a nerve in my neck so basically I felt like doing nothing that required any attention at all.

But I am back and feeling better - in the fact that I was able to sleep last night - thanks to muscle relaxers and it was glourious!!!!

Linking up with some of my favs today for my five favorites of the week :)

Brunch Sunday at Egg Harbor in Lake Geneva - one of my fav spots.

Jenny & I booked and planned CALIFORNIA. 25 days... Cannot wait :)

Oh hey Heatpad - My new BFF

#thankgod

Back on the spinning train - been 5 times since I started and I love it.

Great morning workout and killer calorie burner :)

I am on Day 12 of my 30 day YEAST FREE challenge and eggs weren't cutting it - enter YF waffles.

To die for sooo good. Life saver.

Last night this handsome boy and I took selfies, I cannot get enough of him.

Cutie fo shiz.

 

 

And I cannot forget Whitney - Back that Azz up, It's finally Friday :)

  

Heard this on the radio - what a throwback - oh BSB.

 

Have a good weekend y'all!!

<3 Jilly Anne


 

CALI HERE WE COME!!!!

I got the best news this morning at work - my vacation was approved which means - I am going to California!!!!

Via

I have never been before and I could not be more excited. Jen and I have been talking about doing more and more traveling this year and here is the kickoff!!

We have decided to do 4 days in LA and the OC. I have so many places I want to see so we are going to pack it in and I cannot wait - yes, I will probably say that 10000 other times - but I am seriously pumped. I have been doing so much traveling this past year but mostly for work - so vacation sounds perfect!

This is the beautiful map I drew for Jen - all of the places we wanna visit and when to be there!!

 

I also sent her a list of places I wanna see so she can add and we can get all set - yes, this trip is 32 days away and not officially booked yet, but it's happening so lets start planning, right? RIGHT!!

 

Here is my list so far:

 

*LA/Hollywood/Bev Hills/Santa Monica

- Grahms Chinese Theatre & Walk of Starts

- Warner Bros studio tour (maybe - depending on time & money)

- Melrose Trading Post

- Rodeo Drive/Bev Hills

- Santa Monica Pier

- Hollywood sign

- Drive from LA to Laguna on PCH

Laguna Beach/OC

- THE OCEAN

- And much more, I just haven't gotten far in my research!

 

 

I really need to do more rearch on OC  - but mainly I wanna see the beach, go to brunch and drink mimosas and shop and just relax.

 

So, now I need some help, since I have never been give me some ideas!!! Where to go, where to eat, how to find Ryan Gosling (kidding - kinda!).

 

Happy 32 days til Vacation!!

<3 Jilly Anne

Inspire Me 2014: Day 4

I was particularly excited about today's Inspire Me Link up because it has to do with the best thing ever - MY BIRTHDAY. I understand that I will be turning 27 <insert panic attack> this year but I still get little girl giddy, super excited on my birthday - oh and I celebrate for the entire month - no judgement. I love it and I am about a month out - 33 days to be exact so today's topic is perfection.

 

WHEN IS YOUR BIRTHDAY? WHAT DID YOU DO LAST YEAR TO CELEBRATE?

 

My birthday is February 10th!

 

Best day of the whole year :)

 

 

Last year my favorite people in the world came up to party with me in Milwaukee. I really enjoy that city - especially the country bars there!! We usually do Chicago so I thought I would change it up a little bit. We had dinner, drinks, and did a lot of dancing. Some of which at 3am on top of a bar at Coyote Ugly (I may or may not remember this - #SorryImNotSorry)

 

You can check out a full recap from my post last year here.

 

So feel free to shout out for my bday when it comes and make it in all your calanders because you know you will wanna celebrate with me ;)

 

Still fighting -40* temps here so stay warm dolls!!

 

<3 Jilly Anne

Linking up with Lisa and Kristen for:

 

Snow, Cold, Snow

This past weekend was cold, snowy, and relaxing; everything a winter weekend should be.

I spent a lot of the weekend on the couch avoiding the crazy amounts of snow and crappy roads that were outside. The news has been reporting cold cold temps.. like crazy below zero.. all week and I am not looking forward to it all. I mean I am all for winter and snow but these temps? Is this real life?

yikes!

So since it was cold outside, here are all the crazy exciting things I did this weekend.

Friday night I put on my Pinterest hat with the roomie and we put up this amazing gallery wall in the kitchen. I am in love. It looks so amazing and make the apt look so much more cozy. Finally a Pinterst win for me. 

Saturday - It was my Dad's 54th Birthday - I didn't take any pictures but the one above is one of my favorites. We had lunch and presents at Portillo's - YUMM!!! 

Sunday Morning - Coffee, Pinterest, Blog, and Brunch (with Mimosas) from Kalen.

So relaxing and perfect way to deal with Sunday morning.

And then I bought more K Cups. Seriously, I have a problem. I am obsessed with these things. I cannot go to a store without picking up a new flavor. Too bad they are expensive.. I am going to need to end that habit right quick.

Not Pictured:

1. Shopping

2. Naps

3. Brunch & Mimosas

4. Watched the Internship (pretty good movie actually)

5. Lots of chillaxin

6. T25 workouts

If you are in the Midwest.. Keep Warm out there, If you're not.. I'm jealous.

<3 Jilly Anne

Sunday Social 1-5-14

Sunday Funday Ladies :)

Hope you're all having a fabulous 2014 and a great weekend. I feel a little lost without Bears football on but at least we have the Super Bowl to look forward, right??!!

1. Do you plan to change any of your eating habits in the new year?Yes & No. Last year I tried Steph's Yeast Free Plan and it kicked my booty into shape, well due to Holidays, I fell of that wagon and I have jumped back on. #4daysin #missingcarbsalittle

2. Any workout tips to get us back in shape after the Holidays?
I am currently kicking my butt with T25, it is like Insanity but only 25 minutes a day - plus I am working through Tone It Up's 6 week Love your Body challenge #AssKicked #SoSore

3. What is your favorite thing you did over the Holidays?
Spent time with family & friends. 

4. What is something you hope that you accomplish in 2014 that you did not in 2013?
Run another 1/2 marathon. I am thinking the Wisconsin Half Marathon in April, we will see.

5. Name 3 things happening this year you are excited about and why.
1. Vacations: because I love traveling and this is something I am determined to do more of this year.
2. Focus on Running - and myself: I want to get in a routine and stick to it.
3. The Unknown: I am excited to see what 2014 has to offer and I have a feeling it's going to be a really good year :)

<3 Jilly Anne

1st Friday of 2014

I am so thankful that this work week was only 2 days for me. After being off work for 8 days, getting back into the swing of things was difficult to say the least. But, this week had some major highlights since we did celebrate New Years... HELLO 2014.

Here are some of my favorites from the week and the year so far...

Brunch in Lake Geneva with Jenny Tuesday morning.

If you ever visit SE Wisconsin - go to Lake Geneva, it is my favorite place ever.

And Egg Harbor is an absolute must - so good.

Last Lunch of 2013 included these dancing machines - wouldn't want it any other way.

They are too much fun.

I took about 4 pictures on NYE - I chalk it up to having too much fun and not stopping to grab my phone. We had a Very Goodwill NYE Party and I bought this adorable 80's Reba inspired glitter blazer. It was a hit, obviously, and spent a whopping $4.99 on it.

Finally got to play Cards Against Humanity - it was inappropriate and everything I had hoped.

We had such a blast :)

Every year Tiffany & Co. puts out a "In This New Year" quote and I love them.

Really excited for what 2014 has in store!

So there we go - First Friday of 2014 : Have a great weekend girls and enjoy.

I looked and we don't have another day off work until Good Friday - IN APRIL!

AHH! #DebbieDowner

<3 Jilly Anne

What did you do for NYE?

And just like that I am back at work - sitting at my desk worrying about Paper Cups. Oh life. I really enjoyed having the last 12 consecutive days off and napping once a day - maybe twice - and enjoying time off. But I am glad to be back in the normal routine of working out in the morning, eating breaky (and not Pancakes lol), and getting work done. Like a boss ;)

 

I really like this idea of linking up with bloggers to get ideas for topics - sometimes it's hard to think of things when life is being boring or my brain is fried from starting at a computer all day.. so I am a fan of this link up for shiz.

  

DAY 1: What did you do for New Years.

 

My New Years Eve was laid back and spent with my best friends. We had a VERY GOODWILL NEW YEARS, basically dress like a homeless person LOL. I found a fabulous sparkle blazer complete with shoulder pads - very 1985 Reba McIntyre and it was beautiful (and $4.99) The clothes were awful, but the company was great and I wouldn't have it any other way - well maybe a midnight kiss from Ryan Gosling but I digress.

 

It involved a whole lot of:

 

 

Best Friends and ugly sweters

Selfies on my phone

Classy pictures & Beer Pong

Best of 2013 Power Hour

Sidenote - this was the best/worst idea ever. we were all buzzing good at 715 and passed out at 1215

Card Against Humanity

#bestgameever

Champs and Noise Makers!!!

Hope you all had a fabulous NYE as well.

Laters Dolls

<3 Jilly Anne