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!!

Throwbacks

It's no secret that the radio stations in Memphis completely blow. We finally got an awesome "generation x" station that played 90s music, but it just changed to a news talk show. Although it seems to be quite right wing, which is a nice alternative to liberal NPR (not judging... I can roll with both), I see it as a loss. I finally juiced up my ipod and was shuffling on my way to work, when a song came on that instantaneously brought a memory to mind. Then I got to thinking... what are some songs that so vividly remind me of certain times from my past???

Runaway Train (Soul Asylum)-- This song brings me back to the 4th grade. We were rewarded fake money for good grades/behavior, and could use that money to buy things at a "market." Anyways, this girl I sat next to made a mixed tape with this song repeated 20 times for this other guy in the class. He paid her 20 fictitious dollars for said mixed tape.... which she lost, and I found. I didn't realize that someone was searching for this tape when I found it loitering by the cubbies, so I figured it was just my lucky day. However, I still didn't give up my new treasure when Karen came to me asking if I've seen her tape.... hell to the no! Instead, I went home, popped that bad boy in my tape player and listened to Runaway Train.... 20 times. For free.

Ray of Light (Madonna)-- In 8th grade, none of us were old enough to date, so we would go to the movies in big groups. Of course we would be with our BF/GF's, but it was a group, so we weren't technically on a date. Whatever. I remember this song playing in the AMC movie theater while I was using the restroom. I left the movie because it was, of course, something I wasn't interested in seeing at all.... but my boyfriend paid for my ticket (with the money his mom gave him), so I acted excited at first. Being so bored, I bought time going to the bathroom and looking at all the posters for upcoming movies. I thought I was doing myself a favor by coming back just in time for credits to roll, but he probably just thought I was going #2. Bummer.

Uninvited (Alanis Morissette)-- This is where life got scandalous. Well, not really, but I thought so at the time. This song screams "middle school romance" to me. You see, I had a boyfriend that I was soooooo smitten with and we were on another group date. We went to see the movie "City of Angels," which I ironically was interested in seeing. Too bad we made out the entire movie! Sorry mom, I swear that was all I did! I thought I was so cool and so in love... too bad I was a giant cliche! To make matters worse, the theater was super crowded and his best friend (who had never kissed anyone before) was sitting right next to us! Poor guy's head was six inches from two losers sucking face. All that making out was probably making him sweat through his noxzema! How tacky was I?! Anyways, the only thing I know about this movie is that in the preview, they played this song while Meg Ryan was on her bike. That's it.

Remix to Ignition (R. Kelly)-- This song is so freshman year of college. I just remember living across the hall from Halee Griggs, hearing it for the first time, and being like, "girlfriend, pump up the jams! I like this one!" Therefor, she humored me every time we pre partied and requested that it be played. I couldn't get myself amped up for the par-tay without hearing it. I still listen to it with a sense of nostalgia. I see ourselves in Knight Hall with a bottle of tvarski vodka and sweet and sour. And then I throw up in my mouth a little. @toomuchcheapvodkatolastalifetime.

Promise I will be better about blogging.... Muy lazy lately!!

Fun Foto Friday

This is a major throwback and only a few people will appreciate it, but this is one of my favorite pictures from college. I can honestly say that, so far in life, my four years at Georgetown College were the best yet. Pictured here are some of my best friends, and sisters. I sooooo very much miss the days of living in the Sigma house, walking to the caf, and hanging out on east campus. Does anyone else wish they had a tiger stalker on a boring week night? I could probably track one down and make a few prank calls... "are you a Disney princess?!?!"

Three Things Thursday

1.) My co-worker Okie (Okes, as I call her) cooked me a delicious batch of her beef curry. She knows how much I love her cooking and in her generous Korean nature, she loves to share. She also loves to feed you, if you let her. Like, literally feed you. I usually make sure whatever is about to get shoved in my mouth doesn't have eyes or tentacles. Anyways, she made enough for me to live off of in case of a natural disaster, and I have completed night number two of beef curry for dinner. It's sooooo good, but I don't know if I can muster up night number three. I'd share with H and H, but I fear the curry explosion that may ensue. My apartment now smells like curry and I can't honestly tell you I hate it.

2.) I had a major throwback the other day and it completely rocked my soul. Just a little song called "call me" by Tweet. Saying this song is the JAM would be an understatement. Lordy, you know I have it on replay all up in the Rogue. Also, Jeremih/50 cent's "down on me" is one I just can't get enough of right now. A fun fact about me is that I have a soft spot in my heart for 50. I'm not even mad at the fact that he has been shot 9 times, a few of which in the face. Whatevs...

3.) All frivolous money spending has been put to a screeching halt. This does, unforch, include the Tory Burch Louiisa messenger bag. Although Tory said that a white leather bag is essential for spring/summer... I digress. This is happening because I am possibly planning a top secret weekend getaway. So... the only things I will spend money on are as follows:

-Gas...cuz I gotta get to work, yo.

-Groceries... and I'm not too good for coupon clipping and off brands!

-Henry's daycare... because fixing his destruction would be far more expensive.

So far I have $30 cash put aside, so I guess that means my big trip so far will be.... happy hour at Chili's!! Kidding.... give me a break, I just decided this tonight that that's the only cash I have in my wallet :)

Fun Foto Friday

Here are some pictures that were taken both this week, annnnnnnd with my new futuristic smart phone! ENJOY :)

Here is sweet Harley. I just LOVE that face!!!

Henry loves to watch TV and has since the first day I got him. Some of his favorite shows include Jersey Shore and Gossip Girl... xoxo

Big Black Nose (bbn) and Little Black Nose (lbn)= BFF