R.I.P....

The beasts have claimed their first bit of St. Louis blood. I found this little gem as I walked out my front door this morning....

Do these look like the faces of killers? Don't let the little one fool you...

Is it Friday yet???

As I look out the window, I'm reminded that I should be writing this blog from my back patio, because it's the epitome of gorgeous outside. However, the battery to my laptop is not only on it's last leg, it has no legs. One big torso of a battery that only runs when plugged in. So here I am, on the couch with my Starbucks and only the sound of snoring dogs in the background. I love dog snores. Not those monumental bulldog snores...the faint "I've gotten old and lazy" dog snores. They comfort me, in a way :)

I usually enjoy sleeping in on Wednesdays, but today was different. I know someone who is very busy right now and is possibly living off cheez-its and a chopped mixture of parsley and cilantro (ehhh....). Just kidding.... but the thought of walking into the apartment, which may or may not smell like my Italian grandmothers kitchen due to said chopped herbs, and finding a malnourished pile of 30 year old made my eyelids FLY open before sunrise and rush to the nearest Panera. Okay, it wasn't that dramatic...but I enjoy the slightest bit of theatrics here and there. I was prepared to bribe someone with a cookie to let me through the locked door to the lobby, but a simple knock and a smile did just fine. Ummm...scary. I wish every morning could start off by helping the hungry...ha!

Well, I hope you all have a wonderful Wednesday...and remember, we're half way to the weekend! In the mean time, take a look at this little B who enjoys *only* queen sized beds....

Happy Monday

Every other week, I get to enjoy my Mondays because I'm a free woman. Getting to go only where the wind takes me. Aside from a meeting at work this afternoon, I have no plans other than waiting for the high temp to hit so I can lay out by the pool.

Anyways, after a romp with the ball in the open field in my neighborhood, Henry was overdue for a bath. He was really overdue a week ago, but we've had lots of rain. Quite frankly, this dog mom is not a glutton for punishment. He officially hated me yesterday...

Oh well, it's a new day and a new lease on life, Henry! Look at how pretty you are now...

Hello, my name is Henry...and I'm a relaxaholic. I have been one since the age of six months.

Goodbye 2011...you will not be invited back.

I have no excuse for myself. I left the blogging world and came back a year later. Well, not a whole year, but it's now a new year. Hold the phone... in two months, it will be a whole year. Oh Lord... bear with me as I ramble on about my life as of late, for I have a cute dog staring at me and a lifetime movie on in the background. I may or may not be easily distracted by furry four legged creatures and dramatic, low-budget films.

So yeah...I moved. Up and freaking moved to Nellyville! I'm now residing in the land of the arch, cardinals baseball, Anheuser Busch, amazing Italian food on the hill (hello stretchy pants!), and MUCH. BETTER. SHOPPING. For real ya'll... I have three H&M's, Nordstrom, Saks, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom Rack (for the frugal gal like moi), and tons of other awesome boutiques! Now... If I only had the money to shop. Oh well, I will continue to salivate over designer apparel as I drag my ass to Macy's clearance racks (not hating--I'm NOT above this) and Target. Also... let me just tell you about the Whole Foods up here. They are HUGE!! They also sell alcohol (along with every other establishment in STL [why, no I DON'T miss you southern Bible belt]). I often find myself going there on my day off around lunch time so I can get the hook up on the free samps (hello--girl on a budget) and wander the aisles. They are just so nice. However... I have yet to find the Whole Foods brand black bean hummus. I will persevere and continue my search and am not afraid to make a request for it if my effort comes up empty handed. I'm a woman on a mission.

I've also started a new job. Still doing hair and loving my new salon. It's an Aveda salon in Kirkwood, which is such a cute little suburb about twenty minutes from downtown STL. It's much bigger than my old salon, but still has a family feel to it. The people I work with are amazing, talented, and fun. Sure, I will miss my friends at my old salon, but we keep in touch!

I've been fortunate enough to meet a lot of people and make some great friends. Some people would say I've even gone global (only a few reading this will know the meaning behind that statement...but be assured that I'm VERY happy where I've landed)! There is soooooo much to do here in STL and I finally feel like my social life is up to par with my age. I will be sure to blog more now that I've woken up ten months later and got my act together. For now.... here are some pics of my new life in the Lou...

Don't judge the fact that there is alcohol present in every single one of these photos...OY!!