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Vegas

Amor Vincit Omnia

About Me


What can I say about me?
I'm 25..quarter of a century old - crazy! My life is so much different than I ever imagined it would be at 25...but definitely in a good way. I've done some living, done some loving, and done some learning...I know I've got more of all three to do, and I'm looking forward to it. As Frank Sinatra would say "That's Life". I'll take the good with the bad, and know that what doesn't kill me, is just going to make me stronger in the end. I hope to always see the silver lining, no matter what challenges come my way.
There are some new and exciting things happening in 2008 and I couldn't be happier! Life may not turn out exactly the way we planned, but that's half the fun of living, right? As most all my family and friends know, Justin and I are engaged and expecting our first child. We're so very excited and can't wait for September when we'll get to hold our lil one in our arms. September seems so far away, but we know it'll be here before we know it.
I've lived in Vegas my whole life, but don't really consider myself a city girl. I could do without the 24/7 partying, however the lights, the lights I would miss if I were to ever leave.
During the day I work for a PR/Advertising agency - I'm the office manager and executive assistant to the President (I sound important huh?). Before Baby Mackie, I used to do promotions on my nights and weekends with a local agency called PEM - I had the pleasure of working for *JACK DANIELS*, Coors, Bacardi , Miller, Patron and many other awesome clients. Check out www.promosnvegas.com or contact Deborah Ashton at 702-407-4141 for booking information. I also used to be a RIDENOW Girl for RIDENOW Powersports here in Las Vegas. I miss doing promotions, hopefully after the baby is born I'll be able to get back in shape enough to do them again!
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I met some awesome guys in 2006 while I was doing promotions at a night club of all places. They're from Oklahoma and some of the coolest guys I've ever had the privilege of calling friends. Billy and his brothers own a company call ProMotorsports and were out here for the SEMA show and brought 20 amazing cars for to display in different booths around the convention. I'll remain friends with all the Oklahoma Boys, good people like them are hard to find.
"PROMOTORSPORTS has been featured in multiple magazines and received many awards through the years. Despite our continued growth in the exotic car and aftermarket parts, wheels, and audio/video sectors, our primary business remains building complete custom vehicles from mild to extreme for top executives, businesses, vehicle manufacturers and professional athletes. We keep our clientele list in strict confidence but our work is widely recognized in televised and print media, including some of the vehicles shown on this page. Please contact us for all of your automotive needs, from a single part to complete auto restyling."
www.promotorsportspower.com
Sporting my PM at the club!

PM driving home from the gym

They've got the gear, hit me up if you're interested!
I HEART TART!!
When I'm not at work I'm at the gym, or I'm at home chilling on the couch watching one of five channels; Boomerang (the most awesome cartoon channel EVER), Discovery Channel, National Geographic Channel, History Channel or the Military Channel.
My best friend LeighAnne is Momma to my beautiful niece Danika, a Teacher, a Real Estate Agent and Mortgage Broker. She's amazing. I don't know how she does it all, she must be Superwoman!
I love my family. I've got great parents, two awesome brothers, soon to have a sister-in-law, and a whole bunch of boys from here and Oklahoma that I'd consider family - I'd do anything for them, they're all amazing guys.
For the record, I'm not your 'Ma', 'Boo', 'Sexy Thang', or any other slang pet name you took a whole 2 seconds to think up. Send me an email that includes some sort of complete sentence. If you can't spell out words like 'you' instead of 'u' or 'love' instead of 'luv' do me a favor and don't waste my time, or yours because there's a damn good chance that I won't respond (actually there's a better than 'good' chance that I won't respond - I just won't). Intelligence people, intelligence is muy importante! Got it? Good!
I'm not interested in anything more than re-connecting with old friends and possibly making new ones. I'm happily engaged and expecting so you might as well not even bother unless I already know you. :)
My 'Eleanor' - She'll be mine one day!
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Me and J hiking up at Mt. Charleston November 2007.

Me and Jeffy up at The Ranch, Christmas 2006!

Pics from the lake with LeighAnne, Paul and his family! September 2006

There's a first time for everything. October 2006

Marcus, Brett, Paul Walllll, Yours Truly, Jeffy and Ty - all my favorite boys!!! Now that was a GREAT night!! October 2006

My favorite guy Jeffy & Me! April 2006

I love going to the gym, Starbucks, fast cars and faster bikes, dancing, drinking, hiking, playing on the beach, Blockbuster nights, snowboarding, Nicky Hayden, drinkin' beer and eating hot dogs at baseball games, going to the lake, driving my car, camping, fishing, dirt bikes, playing in the mud, late night ice cream, Sunday breakfast with my brothers...lol I like to do a lot of stuff huh? Can you keep up? :)

I'd like to meet:

I've got AWESOME friends but thanks anyway! :) And let's be honest here, are you really looking to be my "friend"?

Some quotes I liked:
"Amor est vitae essentia" Translated to English - "Love is the essence of life." - Robert B. Mackay

“A career is wonderful, but you can't curl up with it on a cold night.” - Marilyn Monroe

“Riches are not from and abundance of wordly goods but from a contented mind.” - Prophet Muhammad

“One of the blessings of age is to learn not to part on a note of sharpness, to treasure the moments spent with those we love, and to make them whenever possible good to remember, for time is short.” - Eleanor Roosevelt

“We have all made such a fetish of financial success and forgotten frequently that success of any kind, when it does not include success in one's personal relationships, is bound in the end to leave both the man and the woman with very little real satisfaction.” - Eleanor Roosevelt

“Your beliefs become your thoughts. Your thoughts become your words. Your words become your actions. Your actions become your habits. Your habits become your values. Your values become your destiny.” - Mahatma Gandhi

“Happiness comes through doors you didn't even know you left open.” - Unknown

“Failure is not defeat until you stop trying.” - Proverb

“The glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time you fall.” - Proverb

“If I persist, if I continue to try, if I continue to charge forward, I will succeed.” - Unknown

“Four things come not back: The spoken word, The sped arrow, The past life, The neglected opportunity.” - Proverb

“Cras amet qui nunquam amavit; Quique amavit, cras amet" translated to English "May he love tomorrow who has never loved before; And may he who has loved, love tomorrow as well.” - Proverb

“Look to this day For yesterday is but a dream, And tomorrow is only a vision, But today, well lived, Makes every yesterday a dream of happiness And every tomorrow a vision of hope. Look well, therefore, to this day.” - Proverb

“Knowledge is not what you can remember, but what you cannot forget.” - Proverb

“A person is not given integrity. It results from the relentless pursuit of honesty at all times.” - Proverb

"Everyone dies, not everyone truely lives..." - From my friend Santino, not sure where he got it from, but I love it.

"Circumstances should never alter principles." - Oscar Wilde

"Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence." - Helen Keller

"Man was not made for defeat. A man can be destroyed, but not defeated." - Ernest Hemingway

"Not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." - Albert Einstein

"Dancing is silent poetry." - Simonides

“Fear less, hope more, Eat less, chew more, Sigh less, breathe more, Hate less, love more, and all good things are yours.” - Proverb

"I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I needed to be." - Douglas Adams

“Choice, not circumstances, determines your success.” - Proverb

“Carefully observe what way your heart draws you, & then choose the way with all your strength.” - Proverb

"The glory of great men should always be measured by the means they have used to acquire it." - Francois de La Rochefoucauld

“Often people attempt to live their lives backwards: they try to have more things, more money, in order to do more of what they want so that they will be happier. The way it actually works is the reverse. You must first be who you really are, then, do what you need to do, in order to have what you want.” - Margaret Young

"The question for each man to settle is not what he would do if he had means, time, influence and educational advantages; the question is what he will do with the things he has. The moment a young man ceases to dream or to bemoan his lack of opportunities and resolutely looks his conditions in the face, and resolves to change them, he lays the corner-stone of a solid and honorable success." - Hamilton Wright Mabie

“Success: Peace of mind which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing that you did your best to become the best that you are capable of becoming.” - John Wooden

“The true perfection of man lies not in what man has, but in what man is.” - Oscar Wilde

“Women are meant to be loved, not to be understood.” - Oscar Wilde

“The man who works need never be a problem to anyone. Opportunities multiply as they are seized; they die when neglected. Life is a long line of opportunities. Wealth is not in making money, but in making the man while he is making money. Production, not destruction, leads to success.” - John Wicker

“Be courteous to all, but intimate with few; and let those few be well tried before you give them your confidence.” - George Washington

“Associate with men of good quality if you esteem your own reputation; for it is better to be alone than in bad company.” - George Washington

“The longer I live and the more experience I have of the world, the more I am convinced that, after all, the one thing that is most worth living for — and dying for, if need be — is the opportunity of making someone else more happy and more useful.” - Booker T. Washington

“Success is not measured by the heights one attains, but by the obstacles one overcomes in its attainment.” - Booker T. Washington

“We are not put on earth for ourselves, but are placed here for each other. If you are there always for others, then in time of need, someone will be there for you.” - Jeff Warner

“It is wise to direct your anger towards problems — not people; to focus your energies on answers — not excuses.” - William Arthur Ward

“A Winner's Blueprint for Achievement BELIEVE while others are doubting. PLAN while others are playing. STUDY while others are sleeping. DECIDE while others are delaying. PREPARE while others are daydreaming. BEGIN while others are procrastinating. WORK while others are wishing. SAVE while others are wasting. LISTEN while others are talking. SMILE while others are frowning. COMMEND while others are criticizing. PERSIST while others are quitting.” - William Arthur Ward

“Truths For Living The more generous we are, the more joyous we become. The more cooperative we are, the more valuable we become. The more enthusiastic we are, the more productive we become. The more serving we are, the more prosperous we become. The more outgoing we are, the more helpful we become. The more curious we are, the more creative we become. The more patient we are, the more understanding we become. The more persistent we are, the more successful we become.” - William Arthur Ward

“TODAY can be a healthy unusual day for you—and for others—if you take time to give someone a smile ... to express a word of kindness ... to lend a helping hand to someone in need .....to write a note of gratitude ... to give a word of encouragement to someone who is temporarily overcome with problems ... to share a portion of your material possessions with others.” - William Arthur Ward

TODAY is a most unusual day, because we have never lived it before; we will never live it again; it is the only day we have.” - William Arthur Ward

“To make mistakes is human; to stumble is commonplace; to be able to laugh at yourself is maturity.” - William Arthur Ward

“Dare to dream, dare to try, dare to fail, dare to succeed.” - G. Kingsley Ward

“WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO? Will you follow another’s pathway — Or will you make your own? Will you build your house on another’s sand — Or on your own firm stone? Will you be a mold of many — Or dare to be yourself? Are you going to be remembered — Or forgotten on the shelf? Will you let another rule you From a false and fancied throne? Or will you wear the crown yourself? The decision’s all your own. You can be just one in many, Or you can stand alone — But this one thing remember: Your life is all your own” - Tilitha Waicekauskas

“Don't overlook life's small joys while searching for the big ones.” - Unknown

"Life isn't just about what you can have; it's about what you have to give." - Oprah Winfrey

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Your Seduction Style: Au Natural
You rank up there with your seduction skills, though you might not know it.
That's because you're a natural at seduction. You don't realize your power!
The root of your natural seduction power: your innocence and optimism.

You're the type of person who happily plays around and creates a unique little world.
Little do you know that your personal paradise is so appealing that it sucks people in.
You find joy in everything - so is it any surprise that people find joy in you?

You bring back the inner child in everyone you meet with your sincere and spontaneous ways.
Your childlike (but not childish) behavior also inspires others to care for you.
As a result, those who you befriend and date tend to be incredibly loyal to you.

Music:

Anything that has a rockin' beat! I love listening to dance, hard house, happy hardcore, techno, COUNTRY, 80's, jazz, classical, rock, hip hop, alternative...you name it, I probably listen to it.

Movies:

Spaceballs, Happy Gilmore, The Three Amigos, Top Gun, You've Got Mail, Wedding Crashers, Anchorman - "I'm kinda a big deal, people - uh - know me..." lol I don't do scary movies very well...I'll find any excuse to get up and do something if I think that something scary is about to happen...either that or I'll cover my eyes and ears and do the occasional peak between the fingers to see what's going on. I'm such a wuss, I know it - I can admit it. :) I think the kids movies that are out now are funny, there's so much adult humor in them...it's great.

Television:

Boomerang - the most awesome cartoon channel ever. Discovery Channel - Dirty Jobs, Deadliest Catch, Shark Week. History Channel. Ohhhh the Military Channel, I love watching the programs on WWII. Makes me wish I had paid more attention in High School. My Grandpa flew the P-51 Mustang and a British plane called the Hurricane. That's how he met my Grandma who worked for the British Royal Navy.

Books:

Anything by King, Rice, Grisham or Koontz! But instead of buying them now...I'll just check them out at the library - if I can find my library card...do they still make those? :)

Heroes:


My Personality
Neuroticism 13
Extraversion 98
Openness To Experience 37
Agreeableness 74
Conscientiousness 75
You are sociable, outgoing, energetic, and lively.
You prefer to be around people much of the time.
You are generally calm and composed, reacting moderately well to situations that most people would describe as stressful.
A desire for tradition does not prevent you from trying new things.
Your thinking is neither simple nor complex.
To others you appear to be a well-educated person but not an intellectual.
You have a strong interest in others' needs and well-being.
You are pleasant, sympathetic, and cooperative.
You set clear goals and pursue them with determination.
People regard you as reliable and hard-working.
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You are Supergirl Supergirl 85% Wonder Woman 85% Robin 72% Superman 70% The Flash 65% Spider-Man 65% Iron Man 60% Green Lantern 50% Batman 30% Catwoman 30% Hulk 10% Lean, muscular and feminine.
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Your Birthdate: April 26
You lucked out the the skills to succeed in almost any arena.
Put you in almost any business or classroom, and you'll rise to the top.
You're driven and intense, but you also know when to kick back and cooperate.
Your ability to adapt to almost any situation is part of what's going to make you a success.
Your strength: Your attention to detail
Your weakness: You can be a little too proud of your successes
Your power color: Turquoise
Your power symbol: Arrow pointing up
Your power month: August What Does Your Birth Date Mean?
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Name: People who know me, know my name - you can call me Vegas.
Birthday: April 26th, 1982 @ 11:58am
Birthplace: Henderson, Nevada
Current Location: Vegas Baby, VEGAS!
Eye Color: Greenish greyish blue? lol
Hair Color: Blondish brown
Height: Between 5'6'' and 5'7''
Right Handed or Left Handed: Righty!
Your Heritage: English for the most part.
The Shoes You Wore Today: Eh, they're black.
Your Weakness: Ice cream and warm cookies - mmmmmMMMmmmmm
Your Fears: Dying alone.
Your Perfect Pizza: I'm a supreme lover! lol
Goal You Would Like To Achieve This Year: Lose 20lbs. Learn to ride a sportbike.
Your Most Overused Phrase On an instant messenger: LOL
Thoughts First Waking Up: I wonder what the weather is gonna be like today...?
Your Best Physical Feature: Either my eyes or my smile.
Your Bedtime: Eh, whenever.
Your Most Missed Memory: Going to the lake with my family as a kid. My Grandma and my 1st dog Columbus.
Pepsi or Coke: Neither
MacDonalds or Burger King: Neither - double gross
Single or Group Dates: All I want is a little alone time.
Lipton Ice Tea or Nestea: Lipton Ice Tea
Chocolate or Vanilla: Vanilla
Cappuccino or Coffee: Cinnamon Dolce Latte - non fat, sugar free, no whip.
Do you Smoke: Cigars, and only once in a while.
Do you Swear: 10-4
Do you Sing: Totally, but I'm really not that great at it. :)
Do you Shower Daily: At LEAST once!
Have you Been in Love: Yes
Do you want to go to College: I'd love to go back.
Do you want to get Married: Eventually.
Do you belive in yourself: More everyday.
Do you get Motion Sickness: Nope.
Do you think you are Attractive: Depends on the day.
Are you a Health Freak: I try to be.
Do you get along with your Parents: For the most part.
Do you like Thunderstorms: Love them.
Do you play an Instrument: Nope, wish I did though.
In the past month have you Drank Alcohol: Eh, last night...
In the past month have you Smoked: Nope.
In the past month have you been on Drugs: Nope.
In the past month have you gone on a Date: I don't think I'd consider it a "date".
In the past month have you eaten a box of Oreos: Noppers - I don't remember the last time I had ONE Oreo.
In the past month have you eaten Sushi: Only if the Ahi Tuna on my salad counts.
In the past month have you been on Stage: Something like that.
In the past month have you been Dumped: Nope.
In the past month have you gone Skinny Dipping: Negative.
In the past month have you Stolen Anything: I don't need to steal.
Ever been Drunk: Eh...yeah.
Ever been called a Tease: I doubt it.
Ever been Beaten up: Nope.
Ever Shoplifted: Nope.
How do you want to Die: When I'm old. :)
What do you want to be when you Grow Up: I dunno - I'm still figuring that out. I do want to be a Mom, that I know for sure.
What country would you most like to Visit: All I want is a beach. A beach where I can lay in the sand with a drink in each hand.
In a Boy/Girl..
Favourite Eye Color: Light.
Favourite Hair Color: I'm a sucker for blondes.
Short or Long Hair: On guys, definitely short.
Height: Taller than me.
Weight: Athletic.
Best Clothing Style: Casual
Number of Drugs I have taken: Are we including Alcohol? :)
Number of CDs I own: A few
Number of Piercings: I have some.
Number of Tattoos: 0
Number of things in my Past I Regret: I don't regret anything. My past has made me who I am today. As long as you learn from your experience, don't regret that it happened...be thankful for the lesson learned.
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My Blog

3/17 - A new chapter in my life

So I haven’t written anything since my last blog about my cat Tabby&poor thing. I found out that she had cancer and couldn’t stand to see her suffer. She’s in a much better place no...
Posted by Vegas on Mon, 17 Mar 2008 03:55:00 PST

12/11 - Tabby

Tabby is my cat.I got her 13 years ago after my Grandma and my dog died within a week of each other. Some family friends thought that we could use something like an animal to help with the whole grie...
Posted by Vegas on Wed, 12 Dec 2007 12:12:00 PST

11/20 - From someone much wiser than I...

If a man wants you, nothing can keep him away. If he doesn't want you, nothing can make him stay. Stop making excuses for a man and his behavior. Allow your intuition (or spirit) to save you from hear...
Posted by Vegas on Wed, 21 Nov 2007 05:16:00 PST

10/24 - Ugh

UghI'm so frustrated.I know a few blogs ago I talked about being able to get back into the gym, but I'm actually just now in my second week of being back full time and it hasn't been encouraging...jus...
Posted by Vegas on Thu, 25 Oct 2007 10:37:00 PST

9/6 - Home?

I'm back in Vegas.::sigh::I just got done spending six days with Jon and I'm already missing the slow pace of Oklahoma. Things are just so much more mellow there. My Mom even commented on how relaxe...
Posted by Vegas on Thu, 06 Sep 2007 01:17:00 PST

8/27 - Back at it...FINALLY!

Well. I'm finally allowed to work out again...kinda.I was told to not get my blood pressure up for the first 10 days after my surgery, and that I can't work out for 4 weeks. Ugh! Do you know how fr...
Posted by Vegas on Tue, 28 Aug 2007 11:05:00 PST

8/23 - DUDE! I learned to ride last night!!!

One of my goals this year was to learn to ride a sportbike...I am happy to say I am officially ON MY WAY!!! Whoo HOO! Rock fucking on!!I got hooked up (and not like hooked up, hooked up...but like m...
Posted by Vegas on Thu, 23 Aug 2007 10:00:00 PST

8/19 - Sunday Morning Memories

Some of my favorite memories growing up as a kid include Sunday Mornings.My family isn't religious, so it had nothing to do with going to church. It was ALL about breakfast.Saturday's were ok, me and...
Posted by Vegas on Sun, 19 Aug 2007 09:27:00 PST

8/17 - Baseball Anyone??

So. It's Friday night. I'm home alone. And I'm watching the Padres/Houston game while laying on my red couch in my favorite soccer shorts and a sports bra, and I couldn't be happier.Well. I take that ...
Posted by Vegas on Sat, 18 Aug 2007 09:43:00 PST

8/1 - My Parents Anniversary

Today is my parents anniversary. It's either 27 or 28 years together. My Dad is a strong man for being able to put up with my Mom for this long, like whoa! :)I have the greatest parents, honestly. ...
Posted by Vegas on Wed, 01 Aug 2007 09:23:00 PST