This is Erin. Here are my AI predictions for this year in writing.
My favorite girl is Lauren Alaina, and my favorite boy is Tim Halperin. I remember his name because it sounds like Jim Halpert.
Anyway, one of them will win. I hope most that it's Tim, but Lauren is so dang good!
Friday, February 25, 2011
Thursday, February 24, 2011
New Things!
First new thing that I need to get out there is this blog design. I've probably been driving all of you crazy because I've been changing it constantly. I couldn't ever find one that I liked enough, but I think I've got it nailed down now. The current one should be around for a while because I actually like it!
Next new thing is that I joined Twitter!! I did it to follow my favorite celebrities. I know that might sound really lame, but then hey, I'm lame. It makes me feel like I'm friends with them. Ha! I really am a loser. Follow me @erinstapleton.
Okay so the REAL new thing that I wanted to write about is my new job!! For any of you that work for Innerface that may be reading this, don't worry, I'm still keeping that job. This is more of a laid back, work when I can, type of job. And I'm SUPER excited about it! So here's the deal, I am going to be an Account Executive for a photography company. They're called Sevan (pronounced 7). It's a really cool company with photographers in NY, Washington D.C., and Atlanta. They're all about creating relationships with their clients and really getting to know them. That way they can make sure to capture the unique aspects of a person, couple, or event. They like to use the term "photojournalism" because the photographers strive to tell stories with their shots. It's a really cool company with a great attitude and some amazing talent! My job as an Account Executive will be to find clients and take them along in the process of choosing the photographer, getting to know them and their personalities, and making sure they are getting everything they want out of their photos. Like I said before, I'm really excited about it! I think it'll be a great start to my dream of working with weddings. The hard part is going to be finding clients. That's part of my job. That's where all of you can help me, too!! Sevan does any type of event or portrait session you'd like photographed. If you know of anyone that is pregnant, engaged, getting engaged, having an event, is a model, or just wants anything photographed, please give them my email address: erin@sevangroup.com. I will need to do a lot of spreading the word to get the client base built up!
You can take a look at some of what they do at www.sevanphotography.com, www.sevanweddings.com, or at their blog at www.thesevanblog.com.
-Erin
Next new thing is that I joined Twitter!! I did it to follow my favorite celebrities. I know that might sound really lame, but then hey, I'm lame. It makes me feel like I'm friends with them. Ha! I really am a loser. Follow me @erinstapleton.
Okay so the REAL new thing that I wanted to write about is my new job!! For any of you that work for Innerface that may be reading this, don't worry, I'm still keeping that job. This is more of a laid back, work when I can, type of job. And I'm SUPER excited about it! So here's the deal, I am going to be an Account Executive for a photography company. They're called Sevan (pronounced 7). It's a really cool company with photographers in NY, Washington D.C., and Atlanta. They're all about creating relationships with their clients and really getting to know them. That way they can make sure to capture the unique aspects of a person, couple, or event. They like to use the term "photojournalism" because the photographers strive to tell stories with their shots. It's a really cool company with a great attitude and some amazing talent! My job as an Account Executive will be to find clients and take them along in the process of choosing the photographer, getting to know them and their personalities, and making sure they are getting everything they want out of their photos. Like I said before, I'm really excited about it! I think it'll be a great start to my dream of working with weddings. The hard part is going to be finding clients. That's part of my job. That's where all of you can help me, too!! Sevan does any type of event or portrait session you'd like photographed. If you know of anyone that is pregnant, engaged, getting engaged, having an event, is a model, or just wants anything photographed, please give them my email address: erin@sevangroup.com. I will need to do a lot of spreading the word to get the client base built up!
You can take a look at some of what they do at www.sevanphotography.com, www.sevanweddings.com, or at their blog at www.thesevanblog.com.
-Erin
Monday, February 21, 2011
My Oscar Review
So since the Oscars are coming up this weekend, I've been trying to see as many of the "Best Movie" flicks that are nominated as possible. I LOVE awards season, and obviously the Oscars are the best. There are always so many movies that are nominted that I haven't seen and then I just get mad when they win. Ha! So I have been trying to see the ones that at least seem somewhat interesting to me. So here are my thoughts thusfar:
The Social Network:
Pretty good. It keeps you hanging on throughout the whole movie. I felt like it was really well made that way... keeping you holding on for what would happen next. I think the guy who plays Mark Zuckerburg was really good, and the friend was pretty good, too. I don't really see why he (the friend) is nominated for an award, though. I mean, good acting for sure, but what stood out over other actors in other movies? I'm not sure.
Toy Story 3:
I mean this is an obvious favorite. Made me cry... sob actually. Can't beat a Disney/Pixar movie. Especially a Toy Story movie. Brilliant.
The Kids Are All Right:
Not my favoriate, at all. I think it was an alright message in the end (marriage is hard, so work at it... at least that's the message I got), but it just didn't keep me intrigued throughout the whole film. Too much sex. I don't really like movies that show the act of sex all the much because I feel like you can get the point across that sex is about to happen without actually showing sex. If I wanted to watch that, I'd watch that. But I don't. Anyway, not very good. And I definitely don't get why Mark Ruffalo is nominated for anything, but whatev.
The Fighter:
I liked it. Not my favorite movie ever, but entertaining. It's pretty predictable, but it's funny throughout and shows real issues. I know they're saying Christian Bale is going to win for Best Supporting Actor, and I can definitely see why. He did a really good job playing a crack addict. They should have had Charlie Sheen play the role. He would have DEFINITELY won!
Inception:
Really good. It's crazy to me that someone could come up with a story like that in their own head. Keeps you guessing and wanting more. I think Leo should have definitely been nominated, and the movie in general should have also been nominated for a ton more awards. I hope they don't get snubbed, but I don't think it'll be winning Best Movie.
I have saved my favorite for last...
The King's Speech:
SO SO SO good! It's funny, sad, and makes you cry! It's so well done, and so well acted, and by far my favorite. I am voting for this one to win Best Movie and Best Actor for sure. I think Geoffery Rush should win for Best Supporting Actor, too, but they'll give it to Bale. It's a must-see even if you don't care about the Oscars!
I don't want to see Blank Swan, but Natalie Portman is my pick for Best Acress because even from the previews I can tell it would a hard role to play. I also don't have a real desire to see 127 Hours, True Grit, and I have no idea what Winter's Bone is about. I guess we'll see what happens on Sunday!
Happy Oscars everyone!
The Social Network:
Pretty good. It keeps you hanging on throughout the whole movie. I felt like it was really well made that way... keeping you holding on for what would happen next. I think the guy who plays Mark Zuckerburg was really good, and the friend was pretty good, too. I don't really see why he (the friend) is nominated for an award, though. I mean, good acting for sure, but what stood out over other actors in other movies? I'm not sure.
Toy Story 3:
I mean this is an obvious favorite. Made me cry... sob actually. Can't beat a Disney/Pixar movie. Especially a Toy Story movie. Brilliant.
The Kids Are All Right:
Not my favoriate, at all. I think it was an alright message in the end (marriage is hard, so work at it... at least that's the message I got), but it just didn't keep me intrigued throughout the whole film. Too much sex. I don't really like movies that show the act of sex all the much because I feel like you can get the point across that sex is about to happen without actually showing sex. If I wanted to watch that, I'd watch that. But I don't. Anyway, not very good. And I definitely don't get why Mark Ruffalo is nominated for anything, but whatev.
The Fighter:
I liked it. Not my favorite movie ever, but entertaining. It's pretty predictable, but it's funny throughout and shows real issues. I know they're saying Christian Bale is going to win for Best Supporting Actor, and I can definitely see why. He did a really good job playing a crack addict. They should have had Charlie Sheen play the role. He would have DEFINITELY won!
Inception:
Really good. It's crazy to me that someone could come up with a story like that in their own head. Keeps you guessing and wanting more. I think Leo should have definitely been nominated, and the movie in general should have also been nominated for a ton more awards. I hope they don't get snubbed, but I don't think it'll be winning Best Movie.
I have saved my favorite for last...
The King's Speech:
SO SO SO good! It's funny, sad, and makes you cry! It's so well done, and so well acted, and by far my favorite. I am voting for this one to win Best Movie and Best Actor for sure. I think Geoffery Rush should win for Best Supporting Actor, too, but they'll give it to Bale. It's a must-see even if you don't care about the Oscars!
I don't want to see Blank Swan, but Natalie Portman is my pick for Best Acress because even from the previews I can tell it would a hard role to play. I also don't have a real desire to see 127 Hours, True Grit, and I have no idea what Winter's Bone is about. I guess we'll see what happens on Sunday!
Happy Oscars everyone!
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Valentine's Day
**A warning to all... this post will be cheesy, lovey, and may make you want to throw up. If you're not up for that, do not continue reading. It's also more so that I can remember what we did on our first married Valentine's Day when I read it again in the future.
So I would say that in the past, Valentine's Day has not ever been a day to dread (whether or not I've been in a relationship) or the best day of the year. I have always enjoyed it, however. I really like that there's a day to celebrate love! I know that every day is a day to celebrate love, but why not appreciate a day that is made for it?!
So I decided that I was going to get Trent a bunch of stuff he loves, and add a few things I thought he'd like. I bought him a big "tub" (that's what I call it) that holds drinks for when people come over to hold all the little things I got him. I decided boys don't have a use for baskets so I'd get something useful. Then I got him some Scottish foods that he's always had growing up, a way cool mug with chalkboard on the front, and then a teapot! He has been making empty pots of coffee to use hot water for tea. So in the morning before I left, I put the basket together and placed it on the kitchen table for him to find and enjoy after he woke up in the morning. I thought I was so cool and sweet. HA! I then went to work feeling content.
My gift, however, was super lame compared to what Trent did for me. The first romantic thing he did was send flowers and chocolate to my work. It was a way cool flower arrangement inside a Hershey Kiss shaped bowl (the top lid part was off and the flowers were put inside) and a box of Hershey Kisses. I put a picture below (minus the chocolate). All the ladies at work told me Trent sent me flowers at work because it was our first year of marriage and that would change after a lot of years! haha hopefully they're wrong!
So then when I got home from work I walked into a kitchen that smelled delicious! Trent was cooking me a homemade dinner! For those of you who know that he does that often, this time was different. He made lasagna from scratch (everything but the noodles), including the sauce! He also made Foccacia bread from scratch (not in a bread maker), and a yummy white chocolate fondue with TONS of dipping goodies! On the table were three vases full of flowers. The roses on the left were from Trent, the flowers in the middle vase were actually from Trent the week before (that he got me for no specific reason) and were still pretty, and then he sent the tulips in the right vase as though they were from Ellie and Yozh. The card said "To the Greatest Mom in the World" from Ellie and Yozh. How sweet!
So right after I walked in the door, Trent told me to go upstairs and take a bubble bath that was already full and waiting for me. It was SO nice! I love our bathtub but rarely take baths. Trent finished cooking while I took a nice relaxing bath. He also had MORE flowers in square vases around the bathtub. So sweet! I couldn't stop smiling!
After my bath we ate the delicious homemade dinner and Trent watched a chick flick with me! This rarely happens so it was a special treat for me! It was such a great Valentine's Day and I have a such a sweet and romantic husband! I am so thankful for him and hope that everyone else had a wonderful Valentine's Day, too! I LOVE YOU!
So I would say that in the past, Valentine's Day has not ever been a day to dread (whether or not I've been in a relationship) or the best day of the year. I have always enjoyed it, however. I really like that there's a day to celebrate love! I know that every day is a day to celebrate love, but why not appreciate a day that is made for it?!
So I decided that I was going to get Trent a bunch of stuff he loves, and add a few things I thought he'd like. I bought him a big "tub" (that's what I call it) that holds drinks for when people come over to hold all the little things I got him. I decided boys don't have a use for baskets so I'd get something useful. Then I got him some Scottish foods that he's always had growing up, a way cool mug with chalkboard on the front, and then a teapot! He has been making empty pots of coffee to use hot water for tea. So in the morning before I left, I put the basket together and placed it on the kitchen table for him to find and enjoy after he woke up in the morning. I thought I was so cool and sweet. HA! I then went to work feeling content.
My gift, however, was super lame compared to what Trent did for me. The first romantic thing he did was send flowers and chocolate to my work. It was a way cool flower arrangement inside a Hershey Kiss shaped bowl (the top lid part was off and the flowers were put inside) and a box of Hershey Kisses. I put a picture below (minus the chocolate). All the ladies at work told me Trent sent me flowers at work because it was our first year of marriage and that would change after a lot of years! haha hopefully they're wrong!
So then when I got home from work I walked into a kitchen that smelled delicious! Trent was cooking me a homemade dinner! For those of you who know that he does that often, this time was different. He made lasagna from scratch (everything but the noodles), including the sauce! He also made Foccacia bread from scratch (not in a bread maker), and a yummy white chocolate fondue with TONS of dipping goodies! On the table were three vases full of flowers. The roses on the left were from Trent, the flowers in the middle vase were actually from Trent the week before (that he got me for no specific reason) and were still pretty, and then he sent the tulips in the right vase as though they were from Ellie and Yozh. The card said "To the Greatest Mom in the World" from Ellie and Yozh. How sweet!
So right after I walked in the door, Trent told me to go upstairs and take a bubble bath that was already full and waiting for me. It was SO nice! I love our bathtub but rarely take baths. Trent finished cooking while I took a nice relaxing bath. He also had MORE flowers in square vases around the bathtub. So sweet! I couldn't stop smiling!
After my bath we ate the delicious homemade dinner and Trent watched a chick flick with me! This rarely happens so it was a special treat for me! It was such a great Valentine's Day and I have a such a sweet and romantic husband! I am so thankful for him and hope that everyone else had a wonderful Valentine's Day, too! I LOVE YOU!
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
My New Desk Accessories!
These are my new desk accessories! How cool am I?? ha! I bought the shopping cart at www.worldmarket.com (thanks to Ashlyn for pointing me in the right direction), and the mini cooler holds one can of Coke perfectly! My brother and sister-in-law got it for me for Christmas!
These things make me smile while I sit at my desk all day at work :)
-Erin
These things make me smile while I sit at my desk all day at work :)-Erin
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Happy Birthday to the Man of My Dreams
Yes, on Friday January 28th, it was Lance Bass' birthday! hahahaha j/k, he is no longer the man of my dreams. BUT if you would have asked me about 10 years ago, that's what I would have said. It was, however, Joey Fatone's birthday on Friday (to keep the 'N Sync thing going here). But I was referring of course to Trent as the man of my dreams. He turned 25 on Friday and is now officially old :)
Just wanted to tell the whole cyber world that I feel so lucky that Trent was brought into this world 25 years ago at a whopping 9 lbs 8 oz. He is the most amazing gift in my life and January 28th is a wonderful day to celebrate! Thank you God for bringing him into the world and then into my life!
Another birthday shoutout for the 28th goes to a new beautiful baby girl, Josephine Adair Shanken. Our great friends Emily and Justin Shanken welcomed Josephine into the world on January 28, 2011. She is so precious and we can't wait to watch her grow up! Trent is happy to share this birthday will this little angel!
I'll leave with you some pictures of beautiful Joesphine, and some of baby Trent.
Just wanted to tell the whole cyber world that I feel so lucky that Trent was brought into this world 25 years ago at a whopping 9 lbs 8 oz. He is the most amazing gift in my life and January 28th is a wonderful day to celebrate! Thank you God for bringing him into the world and then into my life!
Another birthday shoutout for the 28th goes to a new beautiful baby girl, Josephine Adair Shanken. Our great friends Emily and Justin Shanken welcomed Josephine into the world on January 28, 2011. She is so precious and we can't wait to watch her grow up! Trent is happy to share this birthday will this little angel!
I'll leave with you some pictures of beautiful Joesphine, and some of baby Trent.
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Happy 2011
I can't believe it's already 2011! I feel like Trent and I got married a month ago, and it's already been 8 months! When I take the time to think about everything that has happened since we got married I can see that it has actually been a while, but it still flies by so fast!
Trent's turning 25 on Friday! I feel like 25 is so old! I know for people that are older than that, they are thinking I am crazy, but it's a quarter of a century! I'm so glad we are married now and getting to grow up together, though. How lame did that sound?? But I am excited about it.
I don't have much to report, just wanted to update the good ol' blog. I'm pretty sure our new puppy was in a picture on the last post, but just in case you dont know, I got Trent a baby Golden Retriever for Christmas. His name is Yozh (which means "hedgehog" in Russian). He is such a good boy (most of the time), and is so sweet! He rarely makes a peep and has been putting up with Ellie's bad behavior pretty well. She is such a punk and tries to make his life miserable! Ellie is such a sweet girl around people, and just wants to lick everyone to death! She does not, however, like other dogs. At all. She's getting better, but likes to terrorize him. Poor boy.
Since it's a new year and typically resolutions come with a new year, I have decided to post mine here. I have thought absolutely nothing about this up until now, so you are first to hear about my resolutions!
1) Exercise more. I know this is so cliche, but I need to do it. Kelsey and I have been good so far, so I am hoping we'll keep it up. We use her apartment complex gym (which is AWESOME) so it's free, but I can't go without her. So we're keeping each other in check. Beware if you're engaged, too, because what they say about gaining weight after you get married is definitely true. And it sucks.
2) Go to Augusta more often. I feel like I see my parents pretty often for living in different towns, but they are the ones that travel here about 90% of the time. I also still have lovely friends that live in Augusta that I should keep in better touch with.
3) Budget our money better. THIS is happening already! I made a budget sheet right before the new year and have been keeping up with every penny that Trent and I spend and make. I am a freak and I LOVE spreadsheets, so I actually enjoying logging into our account and filling out my table! I suggest that everyone does this because it shows you what you spend most of your money on, and it forces you to save more efficiently.
That's it for now. Pretty boring blog post. Sorry about that. I'll try to make something dramatic and exciting happen before the next post. Love.
Trent's turning 25 on Friday! I feel like 25 is so old! I know for people that are older than that, they are thinking I am crazy, but it's a quarter of a century! I'm so glad we are married now and getting to grow up together, though. How lame did that sound?? But I am excited about it.
I don't have much to report, just wanted to update the good ol' blog. I'm pretty sure our new puppy was in a picture on the last post, but just in case you dont know, I got Trent a baby Golden Retriever for Christmas. His name is Yozh (which means "hedgehog" in Russian). He is such a good boy (most of the time), and is so sweet! He rarely makes a peep and has been putting up with Ellie's bad behavior pretty well. She is such a punk and tries to make his life miserable! Ellie is such a sweet girl around people, and just wants to lick everyone to death! She does not, however, like other dogs. At all. She's getting better, but likes to terrorize him. Poor boy.
Since it's a new year and typically resolutions come with a new year, I have decided to post mine here. I have thought absolutely nothing about this up until now, so you are first to hear about my resolutions!
1) Exercise more. I know this is so cliche, but I need to do it. Kelsey and I have been good so far, so I am hoping we'll keep it up. We use her apartment complex gym (which is AWESOME) so it's free, but I can't go without her. So we're keeping each other in check. Beware if you're engaged, too, because what they say about gaining weight after you get married is definitely true. And it sucks.
2) Go to Augusta more often. I feel like I see my parents pretty often for living in different towns, but they are the ones that travel here about 90% of the time. I also still have lovely friends that live in Augusta that I should keep in better touch with.
3) Budget our money better. THIS is happening already! I made a budget sheet right before the new year and have been keeping up with every penny that Trent and I spend and make. I am a freak and I LOVE spreadsheets, so I actually enjoying logging into our account and filling out my table! I suggest that everyone does this because it shows you what you spend most of your money on, and it forces you to save more efficiently.
That's it for now. Pretty boring blog post. Sorry about that. I'll try to make something dramatic and exciting happen before the next post. Love.
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