Weekend Wrap Up

Delish Late Lunch on Friday with EH.

You're eyes aren't fooling you there are two plates of nachos.

Friday night was spent catching up on my DVR while studying.

Wine Event all day Saturday. We were devastated that we had to pour out the wine....but thrilled that the event was over and we could go home!

AB and I decided that margs were the perfect end to a very long Saturday. Bad Decision.

Sunday was  a struggle. I spent my day studying and cleaning.

I also watched a Beyonce Concert that a lot of football players showed up to. Weird.

Coffee was a necessity this morning. I'm still recuperating from Saturday.

Also thanks to all of your input...today is my first soda-less day. I've had to stop myself twice this morning from buying a diet coke. Probably not my best idea to start on a Monday.

How was your weekend?!
Have a great week & Thanks for reading :)

Confessional Friday

*It's Friday... which means I'm linking up with Miss Leslie over at A Blonde Ambition for a little bit of truth-telling (which isn't to say that I don't always tell the truth...sometimes I just like to add a tinge of embellishment =D). So, I confess...

*One of the high points of my week was yesterday afternoon when I got to leave work about 45 minutes early to pick up some evidence for one of our attorneys. Those extra 45 minutes allowed me to go to the bank, got a price adjustment at Sephora, picked up my dry cleaning, picked up a permit, got gas...and get home prior to 5....even better--I kept on the productive streak (cleaned out my jewelry, cleaned my room, cleaned out my toiletries, cleaned out my purse).

*I tried the Bosica Black Luminizing Mask, and I had (and still have) no idea how to peel it off my face. So I used warm water instead of the recommended peeling. Ohmygoodness, I can't believe the reviews are actually true in regards to this product...my skin looked and felt amazing once it was off! (And since this is a confessional--yes my sweatshirt says "off to see the wizard..." I've had it since elementary school)

*I'm toying with the idea of giving up diet soda (I would love some thoughts and opinions on this, especially if you've given up soda before).

*I organize my pens by ROYGBIV order at work... Totally Normal.

What are you fessin' up to today?!

Happy Weekend & Thanks for Reading

this and that.

It's Thursday Morning...I have nothing coherent to say. I've been staring at a blank screen (sporadically since last night) trying to decide what to blog about. Photo Shelves for walls (target, IKEA, or Pottery Barn), my almost miraculous eye cream, or just  this and that. I figured this and that was the best bet since I'm still half asleep...and don't think that'll be changing anytime soon. 

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This article about a group of men who have played a game of tag lasting 23 years. Every February their nationwide game goes "live" for a month, and the lengths they go to in order to tag each other is pretty crazy, albeit awesome. It's kind of a long article--but reading it made me want to play 'grown-up tag' as well! 

My Vitamin String Quartet Radio Station on Pandora is awesome. As of late, this station is all I've listened to at work and while I study. It's basically classical, electro strings, piano covers of popular songs, oldies, and some legitimate classic pieces (Beethoven, Bach, Chopin). Plus, I'm comfortable playing it in my office without worrying about offending any attorneys with my exquisite taste in music (Teeny Bopper Pop, Hip Hop, Country...).

I've been off the workout wagon for about 6 weeks. Although, I've gotten in sporadic workouts I'm to the point where I can tell that I haven't been working out--just based on how I feel, the fit of my pants, and overwhelming sense of guilt I have about lack of cardio...(all of these factors are coupled with no lack of sugar and carbs). I honestly don't have the time, or desire to wake up at 4 something to get to the gym (however, I know when I do it, I feel amazing the rest of the day). I'm so frustrated with myself in this regard...so I'm trying out Title Boxing Club this weekend, which will hopefully inspire me to get back on track (and I just bought a month worth of classes and gloves from living social...so I better like it!). I also found the pictured February Ab Workout on Pinterest this morning, so I'm going to start incorporating that into my day tomorrow.

This was also a Pinterest find that made me giggle...a lot.Especially since I'm a huge grammar snob or fanatic, and may or may not judge grammar errors. (*Even though I do make my fair share, as this post proves).

Okay, that's enough of this and that. Hope you all have a terrific Thursday, and as always, Thanks for Reading =D

Wednesday Wishlist

We made it to Wednesday (which always feels like an accomplishment). I'm embarrassingly sore from shoveling snow at 6 this morning. It was cold, the snow was heavy, but on a lighter note (ha) it was so peaceful. However my normal 30ish minute commute was anything but peaceful. My drive turned into a 90 minute commute--it was ugly. So, I'm going to focus on the pretty today =D Here are just a few pretty things I'm wishing for today:

A Cole Haan Village Satchel in Aster Purple. I love the structure and size of this bag...along with the color, and I'm normally not a color person. Also, and I realize this just might be specific to me, but I have always been partial to the leather Cole Haan uses for their bags and shoes. Drool. 

Dior Addict Lip Glow. Word on the street is that this sheer lip balm reacts with the natural pigments in your lip and turns your lips their very own, and very perfect shade of pink. Even better...the shade lasts all day long. It's something that I'm dying to try...but 40 dollars for lip balm is just a little excessive in my book.

The Kate Spade Lucie Wedge. I love everything about this shoe--the details, hardware, and mix of materials. I'm also a wedge girl (I'm wearing heels today--and remembering all the reasons why I prefer wedges, boots, or flats). Plus the Lucie just screams to me that warmer temperatures are surely on their way...

A Keurig Platinum Plus Brewing System. It is rare that I'll start my day without coffee, and I think having this would make waking up so much easier. Plus, I'm a flavored coffee lover...and there are so many different flavors to try. (Does anyone have a Keurig? Thoughts?!)

The Maxine Bar Cabinet from Crate and Barrel. I love everything about this cabinet--the different colors of wood, the storage space, the fact that it opens up into a bar, and the 16 bottle wine rack. I never really understood or appreciated bar cabinets until a few months ago--and now I'm coveting about 9 different ones...the one I'm sharing with you is my favorite.

What are you wishing for today?

Thanks for reading =D

Weekend Recap

It's the first Monday in the LAST week of January. (This month has been an absolute whirlwind--buying my house, starting school, pet/house/baby sitting almost every weekend--and I've loved every second of it... except the bleeding money part when it comes to the house).

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My weekend was no exception to the whirlwind, although it was a more of a 'grown up' whirlwind that I'm used to. Studying on Friday and Saturday night til midnight or later, working on briefs and motions for work, drinking a tiny bit of Spanish wine, Jessup practice on Saturday and Sunday morning, and the pet/house/baby-sitting thing too.

I might be smiling so big in the picture with J & O because "Beverly Hills Chihuahua 3" just finished... Or because we didn't make a huge mess finger painting.  On a side note, I think finger painting is an extremely underrated form of art, and I probably had just as much fun...if not more than J & O did finger painting. 

Along with baby-sitting on Saturday, I spent my weekend with sweet Bella (my favorite Golden to pet sit) Quick Soapbox: do not take dogs on long long long walks wearing Fryes (or any boot) that aren't broken in. My Texas Sized blister thanks you for listening. 

I got a replacement (new) iPhone, saw Zero Dark Thirty, drank copious amounts of coffee, did a little bit of part-time work, found the perfect coffee and end tables from Pottery Barn, and spent an hour last night trying to schedule my week. I gave up after Wednesday. 

Have a Great Monday & Thanks for Reading!

How was your weekend?

Thursday Thoughts

I love quotes. A sentence or two that I can relate to, a song lyric that reinforces something, or a phrase that totally shakes me to the core. My iPhone "notes" are filled with quotes, song lyrics, or proverbs that I love; and that are a go to when I need a pickmeup. Words I read and absorb to reinforce the positive--most are good rules to live by, or standards to have. 

Soooooo for my blog today, I thought I'd share with you some of my favorite "Pinterest" quotes from the past week or two. (Some are goofy, some are more serious, some are easier to relate to than others, but all have had some impact on me lately--whether that impact is putting a smile on my face, having an attitude of gratitude, or reminding me that the past is in the past for a reason).

With all of that being said, obviously none of it by me, I hope these words put a smile on your face (especially the Britney reference), make you think, or even made you feel special (even if just for a second)--like they tend to do for me. 

Have a great day & Thanks for reading!

Wednesday Wish List

Happy Hump Day!!! 

I've been enjoying posting about my "wish" list the past couple of Wednesdays, so I figured I'd continue the same song and dance til you, or I, get bored with it.  Since I've been furniture shopping (Anthro, Pottery Barn, Ethan Allen) the last weekend or two this wishlist might be a little heavy on the interior design pieces that I'm coveting (and hoping that Target may replicate in the very near future).

These Rhodes Canisters from Pottery Barn. I stumbled on to these because I was searching for monograms instead of the practical things (couch, bed, barstools, etc.) and, I fell in love because Pottery Barn is able to monogram them (where the written words are in the picture). I love that! I also like the option to not monogram the canisters and use them for whatever treats I want (candy)...or even utilize them in different rooms (bathroom for cotton balls, etc., laundry room for...?)

This Kate Spade Spring Street bedding set in Cream and White. I stumbled onto it at Bed Bath and Beyond the other day, and fell in love with the neutral colors, (that can be complimented with fun accent pillows (or as the picture shows...SHOES!)). It also made my bed bath and beyond trip less terrifying overwhelming. 

A Steamworks Pro Steamer by Singer. Ironing, actually laundry in general, will never be described as a strong suit of mine. With that being said, wrinkled clothes, are a huge pet peeve for me. So, I figure a steamer would be the perfect edition to my laundry room, and if nothing else will make ironing foolproof (or really fun)!

And last but not least...Restoration Hardware's 1940s French Upholstered Barrel Back Counter Stools. These are exactly what I need on a Maslow hierarchy level, want. Like most pieces for the home that I like, they are neutral, classic, and I can use them forever (this is the point where I'm hoping my parents read my blog). 

So those few things are what I'm wishing for today... What are you wishing for?

Thanks for reading =D