Friday, June 29, 2012

YahooooOooo it's the weekend!!

funny-awesome-animals-38 by TRF_Mr_Hyde
funny-awesome-animals-38, a photo by TRF_Mr_Hyde on Flickr.

More Fun with Polyvore

How I would wear my mint skinnies!

Mint Skinnys

Ralph Lauren ruffle blouse
£259 - farfetch.com
Frankie B. hippie pants
$118 - shoptaintedkiss.com
Mystique strappy sandals
€126 - pret-a-beaute.com
Tory Burch logo tote bag
$350 - cusp.com

Fun with Polyvore

I need this outfit and I'm in LOVE with this blazer from Anthropologie.

dont' be afraid of color

Metallic jacket
$178 - anthropologie.com
Proenza Schouler genuine leather handbag
$1,995 - net-a-porter.com
Alligator jewelry
jewelry.1stdibs.com

Funny Friday


Snail-35 by Inkyhack
Snail-35, a photo by Inkyhack on Flickr.
There was once a snail who was sick and tired of his reputation for being so slow. He decided to get some fast wheels to make up the difference. After shopping around a while, he decided that the Datson 240-Z was the car to get. So the snail goes to the nearest Datsun dealer and says he wants to buy the 240-Z, but he wants it repainted "240-S".

The dealer asks, "Why 'S'?"

The snail replies, "'S' stands for snail. I want everybody who sees me roaring past to know who's driving."

Well, the dealer doesn't want to lose the unique opportunity to sell a car to a snail, so he agrees to have the car repainted for a small fee.

The snail gets his new car and spent the rest of his days roaring happily down the highway at top speed. And whenever anyone would see him zooming by, they'd say "Wow! Look at that S-car go!"


CORKCICLE

How fun is this corkcicle to keep your wine chilled! 
Uncommon goods $22.95.

I'm so excited it's Friday!

Yahoooo!!


cuteness of the day

20080618_2175 by Vaughan
20080618_2175, a photo by Vaughan on Flickr.

Thursday, June 28, 2012

is there something on my nose?

Funny Funny by Buntekuh
Funny Funny, a photo by Buntekuh on Flickr.

random act of kindess

OKay so we all know I'm a huge believer in karma and I have a semi interesting story about this.  (I know how to grab an audience with 'semi interesting' haha but read on if you care :o)

In my quest to be a better person a few weeks ago I decided I should do a random act of kindness (ROAK) so I decided to pay for the car behind me at the toll booth (cliche I know).

So I hand the woman at the toll booth $5 and say can I please get $2.50 back and pay for the car behind me - she doesn't bat an eyelash or say anything and I think wow is she grouchy!  Or maybe people do this all the time?  Or maybe my act is truly lame?  I mean I didn't expect her to praise or me anything but maybe a smile?

So I drive away with not even as much as a have a nice day from her.  Traffic is backed up but not terrible so I try and peek in my rear view mirror to see if I can see a reaction from the car behind me.  She is at the window for what seems like forever and I think, oh that grouchy lady pocketed the money! (full disclosure, yes I thought that mean thought) But there currently isn't a car behind her since most people have the ez pass, but then I think that doesn't mean she can't pay for the next car that comes through and I feel better.  But not that good since I just internally accused toll booth woman of stealing.   ROAK - Fail

HOWEVER here is the 'semi interesting part' a week or two later I get a free toll thanks to the Boston Symphony Orchestra in celebration of Tanglewood’s 75th Anniversary Season!  In my crazy head all is right and I have a new outlook that there is hope and what you put out into the universe will come back to you!

P.S. Apologies for accusing you miss toll attendant I'm sure your job is mind-numbingly boring and maybe you just had a bad day. 

I found the below online and it's a super cool idea and I want to do it for my birthday or maybe my birthday week since I'm old now and I do have a job so I'm not sure I can fit that many ROAK in one day:Fun ways to spend your birthday

She even started The Birthday Project check it out! 

For now the quest continues to become a better human...

cuteness of the day

This cuties name is Peaches.


Orson Welles is rolling over in his grave

The new movie 'Magic Mike' has been described as the 'Citizen Kane of Stripper Movies' 


Wednesday, June 27, 2012

confessions of a blonde

I'm afraid to learn how to not be neurotic.
So I got a letter from the IRS the other day, I knew it was no good since it was about 1/2 an inch thick (never a good sign unless it's an acceptance letter of some sorts).  I don't open it immediately as not to ruin my mood.  When I finally open it I find out they are asking me for close to 2K from my 2010 tax return, awesome I know.

Side note yes I did go to business school but did very poorly in accounting, obviously. 

Anyways I was looking high and low for my 2010 returns, I find 2003-2008 filed nicely in my 'tax folder' but 2009-2010 are nowhere to be found!  Ugh another downfall to moving in with and then out with a boyfriend - shit gets lost!

So as I am telling my friend this she asks don't you have it saved on your computer...um...ohhhhhh right electronic files!  Wow wish I thought of that before this happened:
















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D'oh!

photo

Macro Photography is Super Cool

I'm in LOVE with macro photography and coincidentally I also love dragon flies!

Down in Mattapoisett there are so many dragon flies it's almost a swarm except it's not because that would be gross.  Also they are HUGE, about as big as the humming birds!

I bought a bunch of matted macro bug photographs at the beacon hill art walk few years ago I think I have just the spot for them in my new apt!


Next 21 Day Workout Schedule

OKay this is going to be my new workout schedule for the next 21 days.  Since I am now in my 30's I can no longer get away with not working out.  Also I signed up for this 'Diva Dash' in Sept. it's a 5k obstacle course...to those in shape 3 miles might seem like a piece of cake, well I have just been eating cake and 1 mile is exhausting to think about let alone actually run!

So here it is I'm posting it online so I have some accountability!

This schedule is the 3 Weeks to a 30-Minute Running Habit along with my favorite BBL (Brazilian Butt Lift) DVDs.   I HATE running but I did the 3 Weeks to a 30-Minute Running Habit a couple of years ago and I actually didn't hate it so much, this program really eases you into running.  If I still hate hate hate running after this I will have to find another form of cardio to do otherwise I will just be setting myself  up for failure.

I already did tummy tuck today so I have to run when I get home, my inner couch potato is NOT happy about this you would think I asked it to pick up and run a marathon.  

Wish me luck!!


Next 21 Day Workout Schedule
Day 1
run
1/10 x10
20 mins
strength
tummy tuck
Day 2
run
1/10 x10
20 mins
strength
high & tight
Day 3
run
rest day
strength
sculpt
Day 4
run
 2/1 x5
1/1 x5
total 25 mins
strength
tummy tuck
Day 5
run
 2/1 x5
1/1 x5
total 25 mins
strength
high & tight
Day 6
run
rest day
strength
sculpt
Day 7
run
2/1 x6
18 mins
strength
tummy tuck
Day 8
run
 3/1 x4
1/1 x4
24 mins
strength
high & tight
Day 9
run
2/1 x 6
18 mins
strength
tummy tuck
Day 10
run
rest day
strength
sculpt
Day 11
run
3/1 x5
20 mins
strength
high & tight
Day 12
run
2/1 x8
24 mins
strength
tummy tuck
Day 13
run
rest day
strength
sculpt
Day 14
run
3/1 x5
20 mins
strength
high & tight
Day 15
run
4/1 x4
20 mins
strength
sculpt
Day 16
run
2/1 x8
24 mins
strength
tummy tuck
Day 17
run
 5/1 x4
24
strength
high & tight
Day 18
run
rest day
strength
sculpt
Day 19
run
 4/1 x6
30 mins
strength
tummy tuck
Day 20
run
2/1 x5
15 mins
strength
high & tight
Day 21
run
5/1 x5
30 mins
strength
sculpt

*runs my be substituted with 30 day shred or other cardio (minimum of 30 mins)



wrong side of the bed

Peek-a-boo by Ein86
Peek-a-boo, a photo by Ein86 on Flickr.
Normally I am a glass half full kinda gal however lately I have been waking up on the wrong side of the bed. These past few days I wake up moody, normally I like to wait till someone pisses me off to get in a bad mood.  Not sure what is going on lately maybe it's lack of sleep, diet, hormones? Who knows?!

Sometimes I think the internet can read my mind because just the other day I found this article from Inc.com sitting in my inbox. Hey I could use all the help I can get and it has some interesting points, check it out: Positive Thinking: 7 Easy Ways to Improve a Bad Day

I love this picture

This is so beautiful with the lamb and the lighting. 
I just LOVE IT!

Untitled by Linnea ☀
Untitled, a photo by Linnea ☀ on Flickr.

cuteness of the day

Cute Baby Fox by Martin Cathrae
Cute Baby Fox, a photo by Martin Cathrae on Flickr.

Monday, June 25, 2012

BoOm Chickkk Rrrrrr

Mother Nature is magnificent.  
There was a crack of thunder so loud I think it even scared Edgar!  
I think we are in for a wild summer here in Boston.

photo

Karen the Bus Monitor

Per the video below, this was such a heartbreaking story.  But with a good ending.
They have raised close to $650K for her!  Unbelievable! 

I'm glad the words of some scummy teenagers are now being overpowered by all these kind people that are donating and sharing their sympathetic words.  Let's hope they learned from this and grow up to become upstanding citizens. 

If you want to donate to Karen click here:www.indiegogo.com/loveforkarenhklein?c=home 



Making the Bus Monitor Cry - Karen Klein Bullied by Kids on Greece Distr...

Ode to Lonesome George

I'm sad to say that Lonesome George has passed away he was the last of the Pinta Tortoises and was estimated to be about 100 years old. I'm also sad I never got a chance to see him! We all know the Galapagos Islands are my #1 place I want to visit.

Lonesome George by A. Davey
Lonesome George, a photo by A. Davey on Flickr.

In honor of Lonesome George I have found some good turtle fabric over at Fat Quarter Shop
Urban Zoologie Grass Turtles Yardage SKU# 11510-47 Urban Zoologie Bermuda Turtles Yardage SKU# 11510-237
Remix Lime Scatter Dots Yardage SKU# 12136-50 Pimatex Basics Pistachio Wide Stripes Yardage SKU# 6002-52

There is a Goat on the Beach!

Sorry sorry it's actually a lamb! 

Yes I saw lamb on the beach this weekend wish I got some better pics but I am having some iphone storage issues and I didn't want to be a creeper!

I totally want a pet lamb that I can also bring to the beach! 

Her name was Lucy.

Mom Swim Bike Run: Baseball Wreath How To

Thought I would share a link to how to make the baseball wreaths below if you are a do it yourself-er.

Boston will miss you Youuuuuuk!

How fun is this! 
You can purchase this on Etsy click on the pic to go and purchase!

Boston Red Sox Baseball Love Wreath - Without Hat

cuteness of the day II

Since I didn't post over the weekend I am posting 2 cutenesses today! 
(yes i just made up a word)

Kitten by Drregor
Kitten, a photo by Drregor on Flickr.

cuteness of the day

Brown Bear Cub by USFWS Headquarters
Brown Bear Cub, a photo by USFWS Headquarters on Flickr.