To a New Year

So this new year has brought so many changes and business in my schedule my blogging has been put to the side to for just a second. I know I know. First off I would like to wish you all a Happy New Year!

What were all of your resolutions? Have you been successful so far? I have a couple of resolutions I have made and would like to continue on even after the first few months as most resolutions dwindle within the first few months of the year. With a new year I have literally thought of a million Blog names since I am kind of blogging about everything on my mind so after changing a it way too many times I have FINALLY COME UP WITH A PERMANENT NAME.....

Just like any woman I would like to be healthier. In a perfect world I would lose 20 pounds and I do believe I can do. I do have to admit that I have been unmotivated due to long hours at the office but I can control that. Another one I would like to keep is to start volunteering at an animal shelter and help give love to those who dont have homes yet. I have taken in so much in these few short days starting this year and I feel like some word vomit may take place here in just a second. You ever have something Hit you in the face like BAM! Suddenly your faced with the reality of something you may not really want to admit. I have been super busy working crazy hours and for a bit I was allowing my emotions to just rise to the point where I felt so overwhelmed and a little panicky to be honest. As I took some deep breaths after a twelve hour day and cruised on home I had an invisible little man slap me in the face. I WAS ALLOWING MYSELF TO BE OVERWHELMED. Damnit. I was putting so much pressure on myself to do unrealistic amount of work that I was physically wearing myself out. No one else was , just me. I took a couple days to reevaluate my organization and figure out new proccessess to put in place to keep my mind a little more sane and really being on top in the office. Then the most important thing I decided to do is to LEAVE IT AT THE OFFICE. Its tough because as most of you know my Boyfriend and I work together so it makes it a little more difficult but We just decided it was killing us both. Its funny when we all think that the world is against us its actually ourselves that are our worst enemies or critics as you can say. My last resolution is to not put so much damn pressure on myself . I ask you to take a moment and think of what it is that is stressing you out and figure out if its you that is making it rougher to get through ?

I have another recipe that is a MUST TRY for the new year . :) Im telling you, its a must try. What you will Need for this Pasta Bake

12 oz. Cavatappi Pasta, cooked according to directions. ( I had a very hard time finding this so I substituted and bought Cellentani noodles) 1 (24 oz.) jar pasta sauce, your favorite type 1 (16 oz.) jar Alfredo pasta sauce 1 (8 oz.) package creamed cheeses, softened 1/3 c. milk 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. pepper 1 tsp. Italian seasoning 2 c. shredded Mozzarella cheese Preheat Oven to 450 degrees. You will need two large bowls for this recipe. In one bowl mix both sauces making sure they are evenly combined.

In the second bowl, mix the cream cheese, milk, italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. If its still too thick you may need to stir in a tad more milk. In a greased baking dish, Spread a little of the sauce and coat the bottom of dish. Add half of the cooked noodles , then half of the remaining sauce over noodles.

Loosely Cover with Foil and bake for 30-35 minutes. Take out and enjoy !

You can always use some bakery Breadsticks, pop them in the oven and have them as a little dipping accessory.

That is all I have for today! Off to sleep for another work week. And I promise I will practice what I preach when I realize I am getting overwhelmed. PROMISE. Ciao from Miss Emmy and I tonight.