Well, it's Thursday friends....and by the time you read this you should be off work, at home, veggin out with your love bug. Conan and I don't exactly get a long, however he and I both get that Thursday is a big, big, thing in these parts of the woods! So enjoy this little chuckle!
It's DAY 4 of Jay dressing me.
I have to say so far I am majorly impressed. I mean, I am constantly asking him, "How does this look? Which shoes? Which one works better?" And his answers are always, "fashion correct." So, I had no doubt he could pull this off, and let me tell you I think he has done onehellofajob!
(Mind you : He ALSO : Made sauce and meatballs this week, which were um, AMAZING!! It's the little things that make me love this man more and more.)
So check it out :
And another....
Wearing : Shirt : H&M- Skirt : Gifted from my mama- Shoes : Steve Madden
What Jay has to say about this outfit :
*It is professional *He says, "the shoes are his favorite" * And it's slimming
What I say about this outfit :
It is super cute! The skirt was very comfortable, so that was nice to feel dressed up, but really feel as if I am in veg out mode. It also was slimming, and made my butt look pretty good too! I do like these shoes, and hardly pull them out of my closet, but after wearing them today, I have some new ideas for them! Would I wear this again : Hellya!!
As for our other Challenge :
You get a picture of me that was taken over 10 years ago!
Are you ready for this?? This one is 25 years old!
Yes, I know, I was adorable!
Well Now that you have seen not only what I wore to work today, but you have seen what I wore when I was a baby, on that note, it's time to say good bye!
Tootles friends-always remember to smile-it looks better on you,
You know what that means...2 more days until a 3 day weekend!!
I am super stoked about this!! You see, Jay and I have one day off a week together.... but this weekend, we get two days...and needless to say I am more than thrilled and ready for it!! Our plans, you ask? I don't know maybe a picnic, some biking, some shopping, and well.... maybe bed bath and beyond! I don't know. I don't know if we will have enough time!!!
(I am sure you can hear the enthusiasm, this is a very serious and exciting thing!!!)
::: Day 3 :::
Ok, ok...I've calmed down and am ready to show you the awesomeness Jay dressed me in today.
Today was a bit tricky...weather.com was more like icanttellweather.com. Rain in the morning, sun in the afternoon. Great. At least there will be some sun, but seriously mothernature you cut my options in half when you do this to me! So make up your mind, and make me feel like I'm in California dammit! Phew, ok sorry...back to the matter at hand! Check out the greatness Jay styled me in today :
I feel pretty awkward having Jay take these pics of me....as you can tell...
Wearing : Shirt : Forever 21-Jeans : Charlotte Russe-Sweater : Gifted Belt : Ann Taylor- Shoes : Worn Steve Madden Boots Jay says :
* For the weather this outfit was perfect. * Simple * Easy to put together (especially for the CAcrapweather, not winter, not yet summer)
My takes on this outfit :
LOVED IT! It was perfect for the crazy weather today! I felt classy, yet chic, a style that I adore. And my boots, oh how I am in love with these boots, they are a definite fav in my closet. They are super easy to pair, and spice up any outfit just enough.
The topper to the outfit :
...a smile followed by a little love.
Good Job Jay!
Well, I hope you enjoyed your day as much as this guy! He is tickled pink it's almost the weekend...and so am I!
So, it's DAY 2 of Jay dressing me, and I have to say he has good taste (and I have good clothes!)
This is what he fitted me in this morning after jokingly throwing out my old sweatsuit as a first option!
Shirt : Forever 21-Pants : Charlotte Russe - Shoes : Charlotte Russe
Jacket : Thrifted
What Jay says about this outfit :
*It is upper casual because of the shoes
-and-
* the jacket was a closer because it was chilly this morning
(ahh, he's so cute!)
My takes on this out fit:
I love it. I love these shoes. I went on a hunt for them, trying to avoid paying the $120, for the ones I originally wanted and found them for 90% of the price. Told you I can find amazing deals! With a little perseverance and determination you can always find something with a better deal!
Anywho! I am happy with this one. I may have added some pearl bracelets but that's it, I must say my boo does have a good eye.
Unfortunately for this girl, her boo, didn't!
WTH??? IS THIS???
We are on Day 8 of our other challenge
:::Show a picture you have taken:::::
Ahh! What great memories come from looking at this picture. Full of fun, love, and smiles. Jay, Ava, and I ventured to the city for a day of relaxation and good times. Ava happily skipped the whole way from the train station, to pier 39 for lunch. She is a city girl, and has finally learned how to say San Franci-sco- not San Fran-costco-lol. She is awesome. I can't wait for another family day in San FranCostco.
Always remember:
Happiness is a direction, not a place.
And the best way to approach life is like a mirror, we get the best results when we smile at it. So you should do just that!
I certainly hope that each and everyone of you were able to get out there and eat up some of that amazing sunshine! We sure did! We even got to get in hitting some balls at the driving range! This was an experience especially for me, you see, I have been before, but not in years. Needless to say after ploping that thing over the side and almost hitting the players below us, I did get the hang of it, and managed to smash one almost 125 yards! Yeah me!
This guy though needed a private lesson! Here's a tip...don't run!
Today is the day Ladies and Gents!! If you somehow let this awsomeness slip your mind...let me remind you...Jason gets to dress me ALL week!
So Today was DAY 1!!
I must say it was nice not having to go through my closet and try to decipher what I wanted to slap on this morning. After a few seconds of looking at the closet, Jay had pretty much narrowed it down. The only reason I didn't wear the first pair of pants he picked was because they were too small (I can hang with that!!). So he found a replacement pair and this is what I sported to work today...
Don't mind my mess on the fridge, or the stuff in the background. This pic was taken while walking out the door at 8:30am, so give me a break; the ones later this week will be more interesting and less cluttered! Promise!
Jay's takes on this outfit :
He called it: *Professional *Comfortable *Sexy -AND- *Says, "ROOAARRR"
(Thanks babe! I think it screams all of those things!)
(Oh and BTW! This amazing Italian is home mixing up some sauce and meatballs!! I love having an Italian man to satisfy my cravings of Italian food! I am soo excited, I want to stand up and scream, but it's pretty quiet in here...so I'll sit here and quietly chant: meatballs...meatballs)
My takes on this outfit :
I like it, and could totally see myself rocking it again. I know my shoes are Jay's fav and they are one of mine too, but I think that some red pumps would make this outfit pop a little bit more. However, I was very happy with the way that Monday's outfit turned out and am super curious as to what he is going to fit me in tomorrow!
So be ready for it!
My other challenge for today (Day 7) is to write a letter to whom I am thankful for.
With that being said, I won't be posting it on here, but I will be writing my letter and that person will know what it is for when they receive it. SMILES all the way!
Well, that's about it.
One last thing, people, remember this :
Many people don't know who they are.
That's why they lie. They're afraid someone
else will figure it out before they do.
So...
Cling to your imperfections...They're what make you unique.
Let go of your insecurities...they're what holds you back.
It's Friday and we have a lot of things going on, on this blog today!
So...
Get excited!!
Okay! There are way to many things going on this weekend.
The weather is supposed to be GREE-AATT, and with the amount of stuff going on in the bay this weekend, you are going to need another weekend to recover!!
I know you have been dying to know what the new challenge is so first things first:
Starting Monday:
Jay will be responsible for dressing me each day next week.
I can't tell him what I want, or add anything, it's all him, and I am the guinea pig (see told you, I'd do it). I'll post a pic each day of his outfits, and then pick my favorite at the end of the week. I have total confidence in him, and can't wait to see his picks! I know he won't make me look like this disaster:
Sorry, if your eyes are burning from seeing that. Just puttin it out there!
So, now you know about the new challenge! And I think we are more excited than you are!
If you can't make it to the 7:15 game tonight, you def have to get to one soon! We are ready for the Beard to show those A's what is really up!
I'm happy I was able to find these people in Wilson's Beard, nice to know he has some back up (not that there was any doubt!!)!
Hey Bri...wanna lend a few of your homies go help out the Sharks?? Because they need to bring it!
Our Sharks are at home. Yeah!
Game starts at 6 pm. (it will be packed, get your butt off work early, and ride the train!)
Here's the thing Sharkies: it's game 3 of 7, and your down 2. (Supersadfaceoverhere)
I hope you got some rest, attended the "Optional" workshop yesterday, have scoring imbedded in your brains, and will always remember you have those ninja's you can whip out at anytime, to kick some Canuck arse. We can do this!
Just tell yourself, "I AM NOT THE BAIT, I AM THE SHARK!" Get it, we know you can.
We all know that is the start of the art and wine festivals, and the dancing in the streets!
It really is the best time of year around here. Who could possibly want anything else than amazing food, great music, fun people, and of course dancing and drinking in the streets. Boogie is going on Saturday and Sunday. So don't miss out. Look at the goodies that you can't get any other time in Campbell!
I may pass on the alligator, but there is plenty of scrumptiousness to choose from.
If your not able to make it out to Campbell to dance your booty off in the street, don't worry San Francisco has some fun things too. Enjoy some chocolate and wine in Ghiradelli Square by attending UNCORKED!
The event starts at 1 pm. Be there or be square...haha.
---Oh and according to all of these billboards---
6 pm will be eventful.
Even if nothing happens, it is always better to be prepared for any kind of disaster. If you don't have a disaster survival kit, check out this site to make your own. Or look here to buy your own! Either way a survival kit is essential to have in each home, at all times, ready to go. Always being prepared is better than not. Even the CDC gives you a Zombie Apocalypse Readiness Kit!
Yes, at our house we are ready. We have plenty of food and water, and we do have a survival kit, exactly like this one (with a few additions)!
But what people need to remember is that:
Yes, the bible does talk about the Rapture, however, WE can not decipher a day, let alone an exact time. There is only one person who knows, and it's probably better that way. So, just know where you are in your life, and be prepared, if it came today, or if it comes when your 100, that you have done what you need as a human, to be where you wish to be once your gone.
Ok! So...finally we get to:
Sunday FunDay!
Well friends, we basically have a replay of Friday for you!
The weather will be a little chilly, but I am sure that the sun will make it's debut at one point or another!
Sharks and Giants playing again today! Wahoooo!! Is all I have to say about that. Not up for jinxing any of my favorite teams. But good luck boys, good luck!!!
Looking for something totally different and daring to do??
Check out the Spring Carnival in SF!! What's on my agenda for that show, you ask? Um yes, I would like to learn how to tightrope walk, and also fly on the trapeeze. Oh I can, thanks! Yes! You too can learn all this stuff at the spring carnival. Have fun being a kid again, you deserve it.
Well, if you have made it this far, I am proud of you!
This has to be the longest blog of mine yet!!
Don't worry...
To wrap this up we have:
:::DAY 7:::
Five things you couldn't possibly live without
My family that is honest, genuine, and real. You know who you are
My MilaBSantaMarie
My 4G, it's crazy how technology has changed us.
Coca Cola-I am an addict for the soda
ChapStick-you know this Man!
Well, that's it for today. Remember smile, be happy, and live life for you!
I can't even begin to express to you how I am feeling today! It has been a good day, minus a few, but all around one greathellofaday! The sunshine is so freaking bright and it puts this super cheesy grin on my face, I absolutely LOVE it! You know what else I love, how a smile can go from one person to another!
On my way to work I stopped for a coffee (love the taste, hate the desire). I am chattin with my boo, minding my buis, getting my amazing French vanilla latte when a man looks at me and says,
"Good Morning! You look sooo happy!"
I looked at him, with a grin the size of a crescent moon, and said, " I have a great boyfriend, and a great daughter, sir, your right, I AM HAPPY!" With a smile he responds, "your happy, I'm happy!"
And that right there friends, was the beginning to my Thursday! Can we say total awesomeness?!! I told you I radiate this shiz from my fingertips! Get some!
SOOO....Smile...It looks better on you!
On another note my boo and I have a surprise for next week!
It's a new challenge (alongside the 30 day challenge you are now currently loving) that your little heart will break, if missed, so get ready! Okay, I know your excited but we can talk more about what is involved tomorrow.
In the mean time friends, can you think of any challenges that you want to see?
Trust me this new challenge is going to be total and utter greatness, and you will spend a good amount of your time waiting to see what tomorrow's blog holds. But tell me what you want to see!
Here I am ready and willing to be a "challenge guinea pig" (within reason, of course) so shoot me some ideas. Which brings me to my next topic...
Dun, dun, dun...
:::::Day 6:::::
A moment you wish you could relive
WARNING:
May be a little tear jerking, but it's today's challenge so, Jonathan this is for you, little bro.
If I could choose any moment to relive. It would be dinner with this amazing, genuine, fun, most loving, warm hearted, caring person in the world:
I was blessed enough to make my brother dinner the night before he passed. It was a home-style meal, a meal I have not made since. Over Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, and syrup carrots we chatted, me, Jonathan, and Jordan, about life in general, things that happened at school, his upcoming get togethers, and even him wanting to move in with us. I remember after dinner, he helped me clean, he NEVER allowed a mess in my house (don't tell but I would not clean, so he would have to come over and hang out with me, it was our little excuse, hehe), and complimented the way I had decorated. Afterwards, he sat down super close, like he always did, it was almost time for him to be home, 10pm was their curfew, and it was already past that. He gave me one hugewetsloppyjonathankiss on the cheek, told me he loved me and they got in his little speed racer and left. I did talk to him when he got home, and it was 8 hours later, that we got the call. Yes, it hurts loosing my brother. I won't talk about the pain, that will never leave, there is not a hour that goes by he doesn't cross my mind. But I am comforted because he is around, and little songs or signs will pop up when you need him the most. I know he hears me belting these tunes out, and would be proud that I dance in my car!
You see, normally, here I try my best not to be a debbiedowner, so I apologize if you are not smiling right now. But to be honest, I am and you should be too. He was amazing. So happy, so willing to help and do what is right, so willing to put in the effort and do what he needed. He was truly an angel walking among us. We could all take a lesson from him, trust me Everyone smiled around Jonathan. This boy is missed, you can bet that. And oddly enough, I just looked at the date, it is exactly one year six months since he left us...hummm...weird.
Well, on that note. I am going to soak up some of the rays and go for a walk with the MilaB. Jonathan wouldn't have missed the sun after the rain and, neither will I.
Two more work days then you are free for some fun in the sun!
First things first...
Santa, thanks for giving me a little break in the rain today. I throughly enjoyed the sun rays playing peek-a-boo with me until I went on my lunch, then it really came out. You see, when I am in my car, and the sun is shining, I roll down my windows, blare my music, sing at the top of my lungs, and dance. Yep I dance.
Which got me thinking...does the sun provide endorphins.
So, if your cooped up in your office, moping around, look for a moment of sunshine and go outside to soak it up.
Ok Mr. Sun, I get that we have a love hate relationship. But I would much rather love you than hate you! Come to play, and stay!
Another reason why summer is more than welcome, is because I have an addiction, that seems to get worse when the sun is away.
Anyone else feel like they are naked if they don't have ChapStick at their immediate disposal 24 hours a day?
I know these guys feel me...ahh...Chapstick...your the one. The strawberry flavor and I go way back, but Cherry was always there first!
Time for...
:::::Day 5:::::
Favorite Shoes
Really? Really? I am a 25 year old woman, I don't have one favorite pair of shoes, I have MANY!
From pumps, and boots, to flats, and wedges, my closet is overflowing (which probably drives my boo crazy) but I still have a need for more!
*Please notice I said need not want. Much like chapstick, shoes are an addiction. However, indulging in a shoe addiction over a chapstick addiction is highly unlikely (it's also financial suicide), so I will keep up my chapstick addiction, and add to the shoe collection as I see fit!
Either way, these pretty littlesparklegemmess would look absolutely amazing on my feet.
(Just like the red ones I posted yesterday, would look ultrafab)
Check it:
-Now pick your mouth up and wipe that drool off...I already know they are amazing. And they will be mine!
Well, that's it for today. For future reference, I won't do two of the same postings in a row. As much as I like shoes, two posts back to back is no bueno for some people. Gotta please them all, you know!
Well, Since Ava and I found Santa and Mr. Clause on our walk, I figured it was time to tell him to step it up! You see, I've been a good little girl, and I don't ask for much, so please, please, listen carefully this time Santa. (I have a lil tude towards him, only because he's been hiding out minutes away from OUR house, not the North Pole, shame on him)
Ok here is MY list:
Give us some SUMMER! This rain is the 'ish and it makes me feel like that too!
Since your living around here. CAN YOU PLEASE take care of these nasty things:
And for my second request regarding these CROWS (yes! I have more than one!), please stop them from pooping on anything in my vicinity. I've been hit in the head, on the arm while in my car (yes! I was driving!!), on my jacket, car, and mailbox. Enough is Enough already.
Sidenote : For those of you who believe that a bird pooping on your head is good luck, your full of it! All I got was crapped on 3 more times! If that's your definition of luck, you need some better luck!
It seems to me that people always try to get in that Christmashappygoluckyspirit by the time Black Friday rolls around. So, wanna sprinkle some happyhappyjoyjoy in the air, and let that migrate in to peoples brains?? I mean, come on Santa, how thrilling would it be to see thousands doing something like this...
Last but not least I would really really like these:
I've been good. and we belong together.
:::::Day 4:::::
Favorite quote
The shy go hungry.
Think about it, if you don't ask, you can't receive. Put yourself out there. Ask questions. At the very least all you will hear is No. At least you can't say you didn't try.
Sidenote: I've used this philosophy for getting great deals. If something is damaged and I know I can make it look new again, I will generally take it after I ask for a reasonable discount (sorry: 5% won't work here!). Generally the seller is happy with the sell of a damaged item, and I have a new project!
It's a win, win situation! pps: I also apply this philosophy for most areas of my life...not just great deals.
Well, since it still looks like 'ish, I think it's time to make some root beer cupcakes (I will post pics and a recipe tomorrow!) and snuggle up with this little ham, while we wait for daddy to get home.
Hey hey hey!! Yep here it is. You lucky person, you. 2 in 1 day. Psh! I think I can say I just MADE your weekend! Have some juicy stuff for you today. It's gonna be a good one.
Today was a good day. It seems like just yesterday this little one was still a bump in my belly, now she is graduating preschool, and becoming more and more of a little girl, than a toddler. I can't believe she will be a kindergartener next year!! Time flies...way to fast! Check out the grin on this grad:
(it wouldn't rotate, but you still get to see those teeth!)
I could not ask for a more intelligent, amazing, cheerful, daughter than the one that I was blessed with!
While I wasn't working, or watching the most adorable preschool graduation ever, I was surfing the net and found this!
Even at the age of 30, the royals copy Cinderella. I suppose that Disney has not let all little girls down. After all Kate was a commoner. But the probability of 99.89% of girls will be let down. Come on Disney, stop giving our kids a false sense of hope here!
Ok, so the weekend is here and I am sure you are looking for things to do, and activties to enjoy. As you know SF can never let you down in the entertainment department. And this weekend is ZAZZLE!
So be prepared for the streets to look like this:
Men looking like this:
Women looking like this:
Things looking like this:
And it's not a promise but you might be lucky enough to see 8 elvis' peeing!
Ugh Huh, Ugh Huh, Yeah yeah.
Sh*t...now I'm all shook up!
Well, if your going to B2B have an amazgingfabuloushellofatime. If your not try to catch some of it.
Rules have changed a little : No mas alcohol...but who needs that to have fun anyway? Be safe and enjoy life in whatever venture you get yourself in to this weekened!
I know. We had an agreement, it was even signed. But, Blogspot wanted to show its crappy side and rain on my parade. Haha, little do they know I dance in the rain, so blah! Either way, you’re in for something awesomlywicked today. "WHY?" You ask?!? Because you my friend, get two blogs out of this little blonde spitfire today!
::::: Day 2::::
My favorite movie:
Well, I have a few. You see I can sit in a theater and laugh my arse off to a comedy. Sip cocktails and enjoy a chick flick, or I can get all antsyandoffmyrocker watching some kind of crime scene killer. Those three genres are prob my faves, but I'm always lovin on movies. Just remember keep the lights on or make it good, because my abilities to stay awake for night movies are just about nonexistent.
So instead of doing my fav movie I choose 3:
Where the heart is: an awesome story about a teen that has a baby in a Wal-Mart, and forms a family with people around her. It is an amazingly uplifting story of loyalty, love, and happiness in so many forms. Great, great movie.
Thomas Crown Affair: Um, if you have not seen this, smack yourself in the face and ask why?? Such an awesome story of a millionaire who steals art for the fun of it. The wit and smarts in this movie are unbelievingly surprising.
Last but not least:
Double Jeopardy: She is savage. Willing to do anything for her child she is freaking mind-blowing in this movie.
Of course there are others but these three stick out in my head, if you haven't seen any of them. GO NOW to the movie store, and plan a night in! You can thank me later.
Moving right along.
If your here locally, you already know the shark news. I have a few things to say about this:
It's about damn time boys! How many seasons have you done this to us?
Why must you waste energy just to get all the way to game 7 and leave your fans in total anticipationthrowstuffcrazymode just to win it anyway. Let's just keep it to 4 games, humm-k??
And boys embarking on this new adventure, let's keep our eyes on the puck. Niemi, good save, even if you were hoarding it in your pants.
That's it folks.
Live Bold-Live Free-Live Well-The possibilities are endless,
I've been busy friends. Extremely busy!!! But you know what that means! I have a lot to talk about. So snuggle up we have some good things for you today!
As a mother, I wear many different hats. I am a mother (which is always comes first), friend, confidante, baker, nurse, teacher, transporter, and at times I feel as if I am part of the HAZMAT too!! Needless to say, I enjoy each role and look forward to taking on more, as my Ava Bava gets older.
Yesterday I was baker, you see, its teacher appreciation week at Ava's school. We love her teachers. All of them!
So here is your DO for the day: Ava and I made Pink Lemonade cupcakes, garnished lemon butter cream icing and mini umbrellas. Super easy, and a super refreshing treat. They came out um.... Amazing! And the teachers were absolutely floored! Here's what we brought!
While the cupcakes were baking Ava drew thank you cards to her teachers. When finished she looked at me and said, "I have a kind heart mommy." I almost teared up. (Um, excuse me but: This little girl is amazing in every way possible) Before she gave me the chance to cry though she grabbed a cupcake and enjoyed it to the einth degree! Check it out! That folks, is a kind heart!
After playing the role of maid, and cleaning up the crumbs that Mila missed, we went for a walk. While enjoying the beautiful 80 degree weather we stumbled on this find. Even Mila knows something is wrong with this picture!
As if you didn't know this is a DON'T. It's May! Where did that thing even come from? Was there a martinlutherpresidentsvalentinessaintatrickseasterday tree or something? Or was it just someone's laziness and now they have decided to let the rest of the community deal with this fire hazard??? Just lame.
To wrap up this you will never guess what happened to me tonight!!
For those of you who laughed with Ross and Rachel, I am sure you remember the episode in which there is a "freebie list" basically you get 5 celebrities to (uh hum, earmuffs little ones) sleep with. Watch this I am sure you will remember it! (sorry the video wouldn't work on my page and I'm sleepy!!)
It was exactly like the show. You know the "list" will always change a little for a man, but once it's laminated there's no changing it! I've been told that I look like Michelle Pfeiffer when she was younger so, babe, this I will take as a compliment. Still it's a little scary how this all went down...
Michelle Pfeiffer on my J's "list". Having a chill night at work he looks up and Bam! Who walks in for dinner the blonde hair, blue-eyed beauty! He immediately called me with the "freebie list" reference, and then I realized crap!!! Thank God for Mommy Juice and cupcakes!
