Tuesday, April 27, 2010

An Update of Sorts

This past weekend the husband and I had so much fun with our friends! On Saturday we went to the college. The husband went on a nature walk, to a presentation, to a college bowl competition (its like scholastic bowl on steroids), and ate lunch with our music professor. I had a celebration for our 100th year anniversary of our sorority! I had a lot more fun than I thought I would! After my sorority thing was over we went out to eat with friends. It was great, except for the fact that we forget how loud we are... and before I knew it everyone else in the restaurant had left! Oh well. :)

Saturday evening we were supposed to go to the local bar but decided to play a game with my sister and her husband instead. We all had a good time, even though the husband won. Side note: I don't think my sister and I had played a game together since Girl Talk circa 1994. Luckily this game didnt involve prank calling our crushes.


We got to spend time with some family on Sunday, which was also nice! Our nephew Rett learned to say our names; it was adorable! my sister-in-law also made a FABULOUS and DELICIOUS cake for my birthday (yes, I m still celebrating my birthday.... weeks later). The frosting was to die for!!


So this week the husband and I don't have anything planned... which is awesome. I am hoping to go to Hobby Lobby and Lane Bryant to spend some gift cards that are burning a hole in my pocket. We also need to clean the apt, which is never fun... but life in generally more enjoyable when the apt is clean-ish.

I also plan on taking the second step in my sewing adventures; sew a ribbon onto a washcloth. it may not sound like much, but it is a good first project. I also finally found someone who gives sewing lessons, so I am going to start those sometime soon. I decided that if the husband can spend 40 bucks a month on a gym membership I can spend the same amount of money on sewing lessons.

So that's life these days. Nothing too exciting, but also nothing to complain about. I'd consider that a good life thus far.

Friday, April 23, 2010

Friday's Thoughts

It's definitely Friday; I cannot focus on work to save my life. Also... the boss is gone today, so that doesn't help. The main reason I cant focus today is because I cannot wait for the weekend! The Husband and I are going home to IL for our Colleges Alumni Weekend and my sorority's 100 year celebration! I am so excited to see my sisters again (well, the ones that I like anyways). I haven't seen most of them since my wedding, which will be 6 months ago tomorrow! Now that I think about it, two people I am super excited to see arent technically sorority sisters... so here's a shout out to Meg Laz and Yuan (aka OneShoe). Love you girls!

Gosh, I've been married 6 months! I cant even believe it! Sometimes I will look at my Facebook status in disbelief. However weird it is, I do love it. The husband and I have a ridiculous amount of fun together doing our respective old people things; he is taking up bird watching and I am already enamored with vintage clothes, household items, and hair. We are the coolest old people ever.

On a completely different note, it is the husbands birthday next month. I am a very horrible secret-keeper from him. He told me to get a video game for him so he already knew about that. But then I accidentally told him the second present I got him!!! So now I have to come up with something else to surprise him with and it has to be free since I went over our set budget... so if you think of anything let me know!

Ill leave you with a picture of me today... I look pretty hot if i can say so!

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Website Wednesday

Sorry for my lack of posts folks; on Monday I found out a client of mine had died... so I wasn't in the mood for writing. Yesterday I was weirdly busy at work and didn't have time to post. So here we are...


Have you ever wanted a brief history of presidential vacation or wondered what the difference was between impressionism or expressionism? No? Well, i'm sure your life would be incomplete without knowing 15 reasons why Mr. Rogers was the best neighbor ever; mine was until I read the list (seriously... this guy is freakin awesome; his mom made all of his sweaters).

This is my go-to site for random facts and even more random quizzes (i.e. who said it quiz: Jane Austen or Steve Austen).

Side note: My b-day weekend was fantastic! I had so much fun with the fam (I missed those who weren't able to make it of course). Now that my birthday week is over it is time to focus on The Husbands birthday... but I've already gone 10 bucks over our spending limit! eek!

Friday, April 16, 2010

Let the festivities begin (or continue)...


Today is the official day of my birth! My poor mother, bless her heart, toiled and toiled to bring me into this world... and she did it without pain meds!! What a strong woman (love you Mom)! my father is strong too; after all, he was with mom while she was delivering me and he made it through alive (love you too Dad)! And while i'm thanking people, thanks to my Gran and Hasha for watching my older sister during this monumental occasion... :)
Best costume for the day

Fast forward 25 years: I have grown from adorable infant to chubby- grade schooler to awkward-boys-clothes-wearing-adolescent to lazy-high-schooler to sorority-girl to the married-vintage-queen I am today! All in all, life has been good thus far and i am looking forward to living another million years.

So, here is the rundown for this weekend:

Friday - Wear a crown to work (done and done), have a dinner picnic with friends, use my new picnic basket (thanks for the early b-day present husband), eat ice cream, have the husband roll me home.

Saturday - last minute cleaning before Mom, dad, and cousin Paige get here, Eat lunch at best Mexican restaurant ever, got to Indy zoo, eat dinner with friends, go back home.

Sunday - Get up early to get Mary-Lou's donuts, church, lunch, shopping with mom, say goodbye to parents and cousin, relax.

Doesn't this sounds like a great weekend?!?! I think so.

No, I know so!!

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Website Wednesday

While perusing the NPR website today I found this awesome article. It discusses the jobs of yesteryear.


I hope your week is going well. My birthday week is in full swing!

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

a-not-so-thought-out-post

I am so thankful to have a job. I remember being jobless, and it sucked big time. I couldnt even enjoy the nice weather whilst jobless because I felt guilty for not having a job and because I was too busy filling out job applications, sleeping weird hours, and refining my resume. Also, I got extremely good at spider solitaire... which is a bit creepy.

Nowadays, since it's nice out, I find myself day dreaming about being out in the weather and enjoying life... which is weird. For one thing, the most outdoorsy things I do are rollerblade, eat outside, and shop. Secondly, if I did have a gorgeous day off I would most likely spend it sleeping in, watching crappy 80's movies, and dancing around the apt in my t-shirt and undies.

I dont remember having this problem last year at this time, but that may be because I was so thankful to finally have a job. Also, I was planning a wedding, which is a bit time consuming. Perhaps it doesnt help that it is my BIRTHDAY WEEK!!!! I am super excited about it and am finding it hard to focus...

Sorry if this post is more of a thought process than a well-constructed blog post...



Friday, April 9, 2010

The Ultimate Challenge


Anyone who has ever met me knows that I love chocolate as much as I love life. I am not exaggerating here... many times the husband tells me to "stop cheating on [him] with that chocolate". If I could eat chocolate for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, I would (okay, i'm sure I have before).

Like I said, I love chocolate... okay, okay; perhaps it is unnatural to love chocolate this much.

I have to admit- I can't remember a day where I did not have some form of chocolate, which brings me to the title of this days post; The Ultimate Challenge.

I have decided to go chocolate free for 1 day. Hopefully after I conquer that I will be able to go 1 week... but let's not get ahead of ourselves!

After I decided to do this, I realized I need someone else to give up something that they are addicted to so I could have a support system...and since the husband has no vices, I decided to call upon my weird friends. Em Hunt said she would give up sweets altogether; what are you willing to give up?

I haven't set a day for the event yet, but im thinking it HAS to be after my birthday!!! Ill keep you all posted when I am emotionally ready for this.

Thursday, April 8, 2010

Swingin Weekend!


No, not that kind of swinging, swing dancing!

This weekend the husband and I are meeting some friends down in Indy to go swing dancing! I am very excited! I've been daydreaming all week about my hair and outfit... here is what I have so far:

Hair: Faux victory rolls as taught by Lisa Freemont. This style is so easy to achieve with my haircut (called a middy) and it looks kick-ass.

Clothing: Not this is a bit more difficult to decide because most of my cute dresses don't fit very well these days. However, I am thinking that I may wear my wedding dress with a colorful cardigan. I'm hoping the cardigan will make it look less 'wedding-ish.' Seeing as it is was a casual wedding dress, I think I can pull it off. Plus, I really want to wear my awesome petticoat again! Im debating on the fully-fashioned seemed stockings. Oh, but if that doesn't work out I have a back up dress.

Shoes: Something stylish and comfortable!!

Arm Candy: Husband

The last time we went swing dancing we got our picture in the the local newspaper; it was so fun! The above picture is me in all my vintage glory on that night (40's inspired dress was bought at Banana Republic).

And now for something completely different; congrats to Rosy and her live-in for a successful move to Chicago! We are slowly and surely becoming adults. I am very excited to visit her this summer so I can see her place and have her cook me a delicious meal!

Well, I am off again to search for the perfect summer dress... wish me luck!

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*Note: Myrtle, my fish, is miraculously still alive! He is mostly dead, but as we all know there is a big difference between mostly dead and all-the-way dead (for those who don't know that Princess Bride reference, shame on you!)*



Monday, April 5, 2010

Today's Day Thus Far

  • Wake up, extremely exhausted
  • Call in to work, go back to bed
  • Wake up
  • Get a stomach ache
  • Take a shower
  • Take 3 chunks of skin out of my right leg while shaving
  • Turn off shower
  • Put pressure on cuts while reaching with one hand for the first aid kit
  • Cover up cuts with gauze and tape
  • Clean and sanitize mess
  • Pick out a new outfit that does NOT include a skirt
  • Eat lunch
  • Go to work
  • Realize that goldfish is yet again stuck behind the water filter upside down.
  • Block ways to get behind filter with plants
  • Realize that fish is dying
  • Poor fish...
Tonight is bound to get better!!!!! GO Butler!

Thursday, April 1, 2010

Website Wednesday: Thursday Edition

Well, I was so astounded by my 'Thank You' note that I completely forgot about website Wednesday... so here it is!

Old Jews Telling Jokes - Okay, I admit it; I (along with a certain MegLaz I know) have a huge fascination with Jews. Perhaps it is because I didn't have a Jewish friend until I was 22, so there is a certain unfamiliarity. Perhaps it is the sincerity and traditions... who knows why I love them, I just do!

So this website is exactly what it says; it is old Jews (mostly men) telling jokes. And they are GREAT! I really enjoy a good and dry joke. If you don't, i'm not so sure this site is for you. But you should check it out anyways!

ps... Happy Passover and Easter!!