#snOMG

i think i reached Day 3 after about 5 hours on Day 1...

NeeNee be shoppin...

I'm still totally thrilled with yesterday's impulse purchases. Gonna try to find a reason to wear both of these at least 3 times this week!

Ray-Ban Classic Wayfarer - $119



Betsey Johns Red Lips Dome Ring - $36

GPOYF - The "New Leaf" Edition

So, I’ve gotten fat. The picture below is my proof. This was me at a Homecoming party 2 weeks ago. Fat.

I’ve joined Weight Watchers (for the 3^rd time) and plan to really stick with it. Goal is to lose 22lbs. My first weigh-in is tomorrow. Wish me luck!!

ain't no party like a...

...because a mustache party don't stop!!! (p.s. where can i find a mustache by tomorrow night?!)

don't quit!

Today’s inspiration comes courtesy of this random website… Enjoy!

When things go wrong as they sometimes will,
When the road you're trudging seems all uphill
When the funds are low and the debts are high,
And you want to smile, but you have to sigh,
When care is pressing you down a bit --
Rest if you must, but don't quit.

Life is strange with its twists and turns,
As every one of us sometimes learns,
And many a fellow turns about
When he might have won had he stuck it out.
Don't give up though the pace seems slow --
You may succeed with another blow.

Often the goal is nearer than
It seems to a fair and faltering man,
Often the struggler has given up
When he might have captured the victor's cup,
And he learned too late when night came down,
How close he was to the golden crown.

Success is failure turned inside out --
The silver tint of the clouds of doubt,
And you never can tell how close you are,
It may be near when it seems afar,
So stick to the fight when you're hardest hit, --
It's when things seem worst that you mustn't quit.

-- Author Unknown --

GPOYF - The "Gang Green" Edition

so my team decided to dress up as gang green (get it? gangrene! haha) for halloween... missing my bandana for the pic! turned out to be a pretty cute idea (that i totally cannot take credit for)

design your life

this is everything that i needed today:

You will have more than one opportunity to design your life

Pep Talk: I know it seems like you have to make the right decision for the rest of your life right now or else, but that’s not totally true. Make the best, most informed choice you can now and, when that choice stops working for you, make another choice. As long as you stay in the moment, when you’re 65 you’re not going to look back and say, “Curse this fine arts degree! I should have been a business major.”

Today remind yourself: I will have more than one opportunity to design my life.

Daily Pep Talk from a Best Friend

48 Laws...

Law 9 Win through your actions, never through argument

Law 25 Re-create yourself

Law 30 Make your accomplishments seem effortless

Law 34 Be royal in your fashion: act like a king to be treated like one

Law 35 Master the art of timing

Law 36 Disdain things you cannot have: Ignoring them is the best revenge

Taken from The 48 Laws of Power. Can't wait to read the book!

mmmm, cheese!

and for today's not-so-guilty pleasure:



these little cheese wedges are beyond delicious. They're great on crackers, pretzels, chips, and in certain recipes. The best part? They're only 35 calories!!!!

snooks

Courtesy of I Love Charts

holy stripes!

i need these in my life ASAP!
Bandage style tights - $55

tee dress

i miss working in an ad agency and being able to wear things like this to work... but either way, it looks like i'll be taking a trip to Madewell this weekend!

alexa chung for madewell
sketchbook tee dress
$58.00

Naptime!

just catching some much needed Zzz's with my favorite little guy!

our world...

...connected

*as stolen from KodakBoi's twitter...

Day 10

Day ten: one confession.

I still, to this day, do NOT know how to properly use affect and effect when writing... i avoid both at all costs...

GPOYF - The "What a Difference a Flat Iron Makes" Edition

collage courtesy of my brand spankin new iphone app... s/o to trent for telling me about photoshake... definitely worth the $1.99...

Day 9

Day nine: two smileys that describe your life right now.

(gl) = good luck smiley (seriously... it's on our inter-office communicator)

*-) = thinking smiley

what now!?

this is how i feel about the $300 assessment that my HOA is making me pay... they can suck it!!

Bungee jumping and whatnot…

living on the edge... what i can do this week to step out of my comfort zone? skydiving anyone?

image courtesy of I Love Charts

Day 8

Day eight: three turn ons.

1. Chivalry
2. A great sense of humor (and knowing when to turn it off and get serious)
3. A good kisser

Day 7

Day seven: four turn offs.

1. Smoking
2. Arrogance
   
3. Laziness
4. A bad kisser
   

GPOYF - The "Long Hair Don't Care" Edition

actually, it's the first edition... but it's showcasing my hair... which i love because it's oh-so versatile!

Day 6

Five people who mean a lot (in no order whatsoever). this one was waaaay too easy!

1. Mom
2. Dad
3. Les
4. Laiken
5. Me!
   

Day 5

Six things you wish you'd never done:

1. Trusted him
2. Chose hanging out with my friends instead of hanging out with my dad
3. Accepted that job
4. Bought my house
5. Maxed out a credit card
6. Quit weight watchers
   

20's

"enjoy yourself - that's what your 20's are for... Your 30's are to learn the lessons... Your 40's are to pay for the drinks!"-SJP in SATC

and "enjoy myself" is exactly what i plan to do!