World According to Shia

So while we were on our Fall vacation, one of the attractions we visited was Boldt Castle in Alexandra Bay, NY.   It was one of the most beautiful spaces that I have ever seen not only because of the architectural but the history behind it as well.  I thought I would share the saddest love story before showing you my pics. From Boldt Castle's website Beginning in 1900, the Boldt family spent summers in the 1000 Islands at the Boldt Families Wellesley House near Mr. Boldt’s Wellesley Island Farms while 300 workers including stonemasons, carpenters, and artists fashioned the six story, 120 room castle, complete with tunnels, a powerhouse, Italian gardens, a drawbridge, alster tower (children’s playhouse) and a dove cote. Not a single detail or expense was spared. In January 1904, tragedy struck. Boldt telegraphed the island and commanded the workers to immediately “stop all construction.” Louise had died suddenly. A broken hearted Boldt could...

Thank you to Suzie @ !Suzie Makes You Up! and Melina @ Only A Flight Away for giving me this blog award! I really appreciate everyone that reads my blog and comments! I've been blogging for what now seems like FOREVER and for awhile it seemed like only my Aunt,  my Mom and co-worker ever read it.  So the fact that I am now teetering at hitting 100 followers chokes me up at times.  (imagine Sally Field acceptance speech... "You like me....you really like me") As for who I nominate ...  I nominate ALL OF MY FOLLOWERS AND READERS! (Yes, that means YOU!! ) You all are amazing and you all have great blogs!! I'd like to give special thanks to a few.... Candace @ Lovely Little Rants She designed my button and all my labels! She's amazing...check out her blog!! Melina @ Only A Flight Away You couldn't ask for a more devoted follower! I love how she always has something going on and right now she's doing...

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So I am in charge of making the desserts for our family Thanksgiving feast.  I'm making.... Pumpkin Pie of course...it's like a Thanksgiving staple! Pumpkin Cheesecake It is super yummy! and.... Chocolate Dream Whip Pie There is nothing better on this Earth...lol. What is your favorite Thanksgiving dessert?

It's okay... ~to stay up until 4 am watching American Horror Story on Hulu....have you seen this....it's AWESOME! ~to then wake up and frantically think of some plausible excuse to call in so you can sleep more. ~to wear tights under your dress just because you don't feel like shaving...isn't that what they are for?? ~to think...what am I going to blog about today...wait it's Thursday...HOLLA!! ~to feel like Andy is totally trying to be Michael now on The Office. ~to be sad that Tosh.0 season is over....what will I laugh at now??   ~that I cover my eyes like a child when the clips on Tosh are super gross! ~to Google yourself ! ~to want the people petitioning the Kardashians off E to go away....if you don't like a show...don't watch it....low ratings = cancellation...duh! ~to not care if Kim Kardashian faked her wedding....it doesn't affect my life in anyway! What do you want to add to the list? Don...

This is how I am feeling at work today...then I remembered this post I did awhile back and I thought I would re-post it to maybe lighten my mood and possibly  feel better from your comments on HORRIBLE co-workers!! So I really need to come to grips with my work environment. Stress levels are always at an all time high here and the people just get SUPER annoying to be around. It just always seems like when one person lightens up then the baton is handed down the line to the next annoying person. So I did a quick little Google search regarding Annoying Co-workers and sadly I felt comfort in the fact that others share my same pain. According to Forbes.com you should confront the annoying co-worker and explain to them politely that whatever they are doing is interrupting your work. The example that they give is a loud talker, someone who talks on their cell phone or speaker phone and discusses their personal business. What a shocker... I sit across from a jer...

Amy Adams!! { Instyle - Look of the Day } WHAT SHE WORE Amy Adams walked the green carpet for the Hollywood premiere of The Muppets in an off-the-shoulder Roland Mouret dress, Irit Design jewelry and nude Jimmy Choo pumps. WHY WE LOVE IT Who says redheads can't wear red? The strawberry blonde proved otherwise in a stunning scarlet design. I just love Amy Adams!  She's one of my favorite actresses!  I just love her red hair.  Even though she can be cute and quirky in chick flicks ~ she's also played serious roles.  One of my favorite movies of hers is Sunshine Cleaning ~ if you haven't seen it...check it out...it's really good!  What's your favorite Amy Adams movie?