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Update!

March 29th, 2011 . No Comments »

So fellow bitches, it’s true I’m in Baltimore! Yeah I know I know, why the hell would anyone move to Baltimore, let alone Baltimore from BOCA!

Well, I NEEDED a new life, since I was getting divorced and all…yeah I know it sucks, in one of my last posts I was saying what a great husband I had (or so I thought)

So long story short (I won’t bore with the disgusting details)…after (I thought) it was all said and done, I decided to take a job offer…Yes, in Baltimore! Thing is, after months of agony and hurt, it was a great opportunity for a fresh new start…

So, I pulled my self together (as a good friend of mine says ‘I put my big girl panties on’) and I moved myself to Baltimore….

Well, came up here in September, you know “Fall”, when it’s still 65-70 degrees and the leaves are changing and I was hanging out in Inner Harbor where it was pretty… Blah blah blah….

Little did I realize everything in my life would turn upside down! The weather quickly turned on me, my divorce went from simple to very very messy, beautiful days with the top down, became snowdays stuck inside, no friends, all alone in a new city… frankly, sometimes I was just plain miserable….

Fast forward…..Okay, enough with my self pity….

My mom’s favorite saying, which honestly most of the times irritated the hell out of me, but in all cases including this one came true…

“THIS TOO SHALL PASS”

Well it has, I never thought I would say this but, I am happy to announce that my divorce was finalized just over a week ago… I’ve met some really great friends up here, and…as it should…the weather seems to be turning around!

Life doesn’t suck so bad anymore.

Over the last year I’ve gone through so, so many ups and downs…but, I’ve learned I was stronger than I had ever imagined, and that everything happens for a reason.

So, while Boca will forever be where my heart is, I now call Baltimore…home?

Posted in Life, Not in Boca

Boca Bitch Moved to Baltimore!!!!

March 1st, 2011 . No Comments »

WHAT you ask, WHY?!?!!

More to come soon!!

Lots of good stories!

Posted in Home, Life, Not in Boca

I’m Gonna be a Pole Dancer!

June 4th, 2010 . No Comments »

LOL, I just signed myself up for a 6 week Pole Dancing Class!

I think this is hysterical, considering my beliefs on actually strip clubs… Yes, I find strip clubs morally and socially disgusting! And any woman that works at one to be… for lack of a better term, a prostitute. And I find men that go to them to be really skeevy too… (Oh I can hear the back lash of comments coming now, but screw it, you don’t like my opinions don’t read my blog!) I’m all for the empowerment of the woman, I wouldn’t call myself a Boca Bitch if I didn’t, but taking your clothes off for money isn’t truly empowering in my book, I don’t care what anyone tells me!

SOOOO Anyway….Out side of the taking off your clothes for money part… I do very much respect the actual, strength and skills that it takes to “Work the Poll”. There is a definite correlation between these women who know how to work the poll the best and their great bodies. The class I’m taking is just for fun and fitness, no removal of clothing and no skeevy guys ogling or throwing dollar bills. I’m going in hopes of having a good time with a group of fun, light hearted, women, and to get a little toned up! Who knows, I may come out of it with a new found respect for strippers (doubtful, but I’m open minded)

I can’t wait to update you all on my experience!

Posted in Fun, Health, This Boca Bitch's Opinion

Some mistakes should only be made once…

May 23rd, 2010 . No Comments »

Good quote, but some mistakes should never be repeated!

Experience is that marvelous thing that enables you to recognize a mistake when you make it again.

Franklin Jones

Posted in Quotes

What’s Up Max??

May 20th, 2010 . No Comments »

OK, so after my mall escapade I headed off to dinner with my Mom. We love going to Mizner Park since my parents live so close by, and I personally love going to Max’s Grille. It’s an old favorite, a place where you know you can get good food, drinks and good service, you can lounge around or you can have a quick bite.

Well normally we’ve always gotten great service there…I don’t know what happened today though. We went in super early, 5PM, mainly because we wanted a quick bit, something light in and out. Mom ordered their 3 course special with scallops and I ordered the southwest salad with shrimp (instead of chicken). Well the appetizer for my mom took about 15 mins to come out, not too too bad, but then the scallops and salad took a half an hour! Then coffee and a tiny piece of cheese cake took another 15 mins. My biggest issue with everything this evening was that we kept having a different server come by, as if we didn’t have an assigned server for our table. And they all kept telling us, ‘8 more mins’ or ‘just a second’…

What was supposed to be a quick early bite turned into an hour and a half!

Max’s Grille, I love ya, I’m just not sure what really happened today?!?!

Of course I’ll be back, because Max’s is just such a staple in my dining life, but I hope next time is more timely!

Posted in Dining, That didn't make me happy!

Addictive Behavior or Healthy Habit??

May 20th, 2010 . No Comments »

So, I went shopping again today…It is wrong that shopping is the one and only activity that I truly LOVE, I enjoy alone or with friends, can do it for hours AND it gives me a sort of high when I buy something?!? Retail Therapy…I stand behind it when I say there is nothing in the world like it! Besides, I deserve it, don’t I? I’m a good person, a good wife, I’ve worked hard for the things I have…help me here, I think I’m trying to convince myself…

Well, today’s “high” came from Town Center, I actually went to return the Vince. top I got at Bloomies in the Aventura Mall the other day. I really did have a purpose to go there (at least that’s what I keep telling myself)

So I returned 1 thing and got 2, again I ask is that sooo bad? I say NOPE

I picked myself up a wonderful little lip balm from Jo Malone at Saks, if you haven’t tried it, it is a 100% must essential for every woman. The Vitamin E Lip Conditioner, only $20… feels great, and does absolute wonders for your pout!

Then on to Nordstrom to satisfy my craving for shoes. I know I have tons, but Nudes are in this season and I don’t really have a single pair! At $110 these little Guess pair are a steal, compared to the $950 nude Jimmy Choo’s I really wanted at Saks. (Yes Yes, every now and then even this Boca Bitch needs to be on a budget!)Aren’t they ADORABLE!?!?

Posted in Shopping, This Boca Bitch's Opinion, You Deserve It

The Aventura Mall should be in BOCA!

May 19th, 2010 . No Comments »

Every time I go to the Aventura Mall I fall in love all over again! I SOO wish is was in Boca, Aventura is a hike, but oh so worth every mile! If you have never been, shame on you! It’s a must see. There are just so, sooo many stores, everything from high fashion independent brand stores like Herve Leger, M Missoni, Reiss to lower end super stores (for Boca Bitches on a Budget) like For Love 21 (a giant Forever XXI). Even the Bloomingdale’s in the Aventura Mall is a “Premier” Bloomingdale’s, carrying brands such as Fendi, Gucci and the cosmetic product lines of Fekkai and La Prairie, brands not typically held in every Bloomies!

So what did I get on my shopping extravaganza you ask?!?! Tons of beautiful things!! My first stop was at PINK, the Victoria’s Secret store, not super exciting I know but I got a cute pair of panties with a cupcake on them… lol just for fun!

Then off to Bloomingdale’s! Bloomies was having a special where everytime you spen $100 you would get a gift card for $15! So, needless to say, it perpetuated a great little shopping spree! I picked up a beautiful Diane von Furstenberg black tank top that is a silky cotton blend with a great sash wrap from shoulder to hip, so beautiful! I also got another cute little simple black tank top by Vince. and my FAV purchase of the day, a really hot little black dress on the sale rack in the Aqua section! Then with my $45 in Bloomies credits I went to the Lancome counter to pick up my favorite new moisturizer!

Next stop Koko & Palenki, this is an adorable little boutique with all kinds of hott brands, I really recommend you at least check out their site, if you can’t stop by the store. We should have one of these in Boca, it would make a killing! Great high fashions at fair prices. I picked up a Pure & Simple black tank top…(I’ve been on kind of a mission lately to find the perfect ribbed racerback tank top, not too long, too short and one that doesn’t stretch out after wearing it for an hour, let me know if you know of any other ones!)

Then just for fun-sies, I had to stop at Herve Leger to try on a few of my favorite brand of dresses in the world! No, sadly to say I didn’t get this dress priced at $1050, especially since I have no where to wear it to, but it was fun just trying on the new styles and colors! Ladies, if you’ve never tried on a Herve dress, then you have no idea what the right fabric and cut can do for any body! I invested in one about a year ago, simple black, classic cut… at around $800, a wardrobe Must Have!

Finally off to Forever XXI (yes, I shop there too…) this store I must say is remarkable, it has its own floor in the Aventura Mall, its gigantic. I picked up some simple play clothes, a little silver romper and a few cotton, you guessed it TANK Tops! LOL

All in all my day was phenomenal! I got so many great things and was able to spend time with a great friend!!

Heads up Boca Mall, you should get some tips from Aventura Mall, as I may just start commuting to shop!

Posted in Beauty, Fashion, Fun, HOT, Not in Boca, Shopping

Just a Great Quote

May 16th, 2010 . 2 Comments »

Knowing others is intelligence, knowing yourself is true wisdom. Mastering others is strength, mastering yourself is true power. If you realize that you have enough, you are truly rich.

Tao Te Ching

Posted in Life, Quotes

Taking Care of ME!

May 15th, 2010 . No Comments »

I had yet another beautiful day in Boca Raton! Woke up round 10, got dress and got my fanny to LA Fitness, to work out with a good girlfriend. Haven’t had a Saturday work out in forever, actually I’ve been overall gym slacking for a while now, but it felt great! 35mins on a treadmill and an intense 10 more mins on the elliptical to round out my 45mins of cardio. Then on to abs, some crunches, planks and extensions and I was done!

We headed off to Sonny’s Gelatoon Federal in East Boca to grab a quick bite. I really do love that place, its an old favorite of mine! I always get the Romano Sandwich, Tomato Mozzarella with extra (that’s the way I like it) Basil, on fresh Ciabatta bread… So Yum. My friend got a great Garden Salad with Chicken. We took the food out so we could go get our cars washed.

I love Miracle Car Wash, I actually got my car washed yesterday too, but it had rained. Miracle has a 24hr Rain Check, meaning if it rains within 24 hours you get a free wash to get the spots off. I love that! So we sat outside, such a beautiful day, and ate our lunches while our cars were washed!

We rounded out our day with a trip to the beach in Delray, driving all the way with the top down! The weather is amazing so we had to take advantage and soak up some rays. The perfect breeze plus the warm sun, its the most theraputic feeling!! Plus I got some good color

Today was just so great, taking time to take care of ME, my body (and my car…), spending time with a good friend and enjoying the best of what South FL has to offer, our beautiful Natural Beaches! There is no therapy in the world better than that!

Tonight I’m off to a friend’s house for a small going away party, should be a blast!

Take it from me, when life gets the toughest, take time to care of you! It doesn’t always have to be an expensive spa day or luxury vacation, just take time to appreciate all that’s around you and the resources that you have at your finger tips. I have to start believing that the universe has a plan for everyone, and that I cant fight it, so I have to appreciate all that I have and take care of me, mind, body and soul, the universe will take care of the rest for me!

Posted in Beauty, Fun, Health, Life, Uncategorized, You Deserve It

The Insanity of Getting a Discount

May 13th, 2010 . 3 Comments »

I really wanted a new pool float today being that the weather has been fabulous. I live super close to Costco in East Boca on Congress, so it should be a fairly easy trip in and out to pick up almost anything. Well not at this Costco! Any Time, Any Day, Whenever I have gone to this Costco it is packed!! What an event, every time I go I fell like I need to be mentally prepared for the insanity of people that I will face.

The people, my god, everyone (the shoppers) are so damn rude! People pushing their way in lines, rolling their big giant carts in front of your path with no regard. UGH and the lines of carriages that form every time there are Free Samples that end up completely blocking the isles. God forbid you don’t get a taste of the pigs in a blanket for the 500th time!! INSANE!

OK , I’ll stop bitching… On the plus side, I did get a great deal on my new pool float (only $75 for the nice foam ones, no blow up) and I was able to use in the pool today. I also picked up a beautiful new orchid plant with 4 separate stems full of blooms for only $22. However, I’m not totally convinced that the 40mins that it took me to get in and out of there was really worth the savings on the 2 items (only) that I went in to buy?!?! (Oh, who was I kidding I’ll never stop bitching)

OK, so here’s my personal mental notes regarding Costco moving forward, 1. Take a half a xanny before I leave my house so I don’t want to kill anyone while I’m there. 2. Make sure I have at least an hour and a half blocked out for this event. 3. And for goodness sake, I won’t ever bother going in for just 2 items!

Posted in Shopping, That didn't make me happy!