April 2012
The "J.Crew" Bubble Necklace
Who’s the ebay buyer everyone got theirs from?
I feel like I need to own one.
When you finally get your hair up and the way you...
and then find that one little section of hair that you missed at the nape of your neck.
Monday Check-in
obsessing over: Mark’s birthday and the one final I have this week. His birthday is today and he has finals today and I have a final today so I feel bad that a big celebration isn’t in the stars.
working on: time sensitive project at work and general spring cleaning around the house. I’m feeling the itch to CLEAN ALL THE THINGS!
thinking about: how terrible the Shades of Grey...
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I'm not a runner
I’m not a runner by any stretch of the means but I do run… Mostly to stay in shape and to allow me to gorge myself when desired without consequence.
I really ramped up my running later winter/early spring and I’ve just now finally gotten to the point where my lung capacity isn’t a factor. The first couple of runs I went on I was huffing and puffing after a mile. Now, I can...
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In which I nickname your dog
For no reason in particular I’ve found myself calling all snub-nosed dogs (see: french bulldogs, bulldogs, boston terriers, and pugs) - Chuffer.
I’ll see a cute little pug or whatever running around in the dog park and I hear myself saying: “Look at that cute little chuffer”.
Chuffer sort of stemmed from the odd little sound these dogs make when they run hard. They sound...
“Sometimes when you meet someone, there’s a click. I don’t believe in love at...”
– Ann Aguirre, Blue Diablo (via cityyandcolour)
Truth bombs. When I first met David, it was when we were helping a friend address her wedding invitations. He couldn’t believe I finished filling mine out before he did. Competitiveness is usually a turnoff for me, but I found it endearing on him, and...
Transition
My long time manager was offered a great position in the company, unfortunately for me that means she won’t be my manager anymore.
It’s difficult to be happy for someone when you really want them to stay. She’s really been an amazing boss - she’s been a great mentor and has continuously gone to bat for me, she’s really the reason I was able to telecommute from KC so...
Can't leave.
Want to go for a run over lunch and take a shower but I’m waiting for a repair guy to show up and measure the kitchen window.
We broke the window last week trying to swat a fly. *eep* Either that window was ready to go or Mark hates flies more than I thought.
I’m absolutely sure that he won’t show up until I’ve left for a run or in mid-shower.
How to master the perfect messy bun:
Wake up late. If it helps, hit the snooze a couple times.
Jump in shower if needed, soak hair. If no shower is needed run a comb through your hair.
Get in your vehicle of choice.
Roll down every window in said vehicle.
Drive 100mph* to your intended destination.
When you arrive at your destination, no matter your hair type, it will be a voluminous mess. Resist the urge to comb through your...
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Breaking news: Leawood, KS, gets a Madewell
viajholla:
madewell:
Today is the day Madewell comes to Kansas, and we’re pleased as punch. (So pleased, actually, that we went ahead and drew a picture just for you—featuring your lovable state icons, the daisy and the buffalo.) Swing by our brand-new Leawood store at Town Center Plaza and say hi, won’t you? (Plus, score a limited-edition Madewell Kansas map tote with your first purchase of...
Tip #586 For Working from Home
Tip - Mooch off of your spouse’s/significant other’s happy hours and social gatherings.
I work from home in KC most weeks and about once every 6 weeks I work back in the office in St. Louis for a couple days. I used to work full time in the office but since Mark got into the dental school in KC we needed to move here and thus, I started telecommuting.
Since I work from home I miss...
Tickets Purchased
For our (Mark and myself) flight out to Raleigh, NC to visit my sister and brother-in-law in May.
We haven’t seen these guys since their wedding last year. It’s a shame we live so far apart - I always have more fun when I’m with my sisters alas, we live in 3 different states.
The plan was to see them earlier this year, a couple weeks ago actually, but that’s when we...
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Did you know a waffle maker can substitute for a...
According to a research study conducting by myself with a chipotle chicken/red pepper on focaccia sandwich.
This has been a PSA.
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That time I was a horrible person.
Last night I let slip a terrible secret from my past.
When I was in first grade I pushed a heavy girl who was tying her shoes. She was standing at the top of a hill. She tumbled a little bit and I ran away.
I am literally haunted by that moment because when I pushed that girl - I was a bully. After I did it I felt so bad, I never said sorry, but I never did anything like that again. I wished I...
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Black pumps down.
My black pumps that have seen better days are going to be officially retired. I brought them to a shoe repair and to replace the cracked/peeling soles and the heel cap (which, by itself was actually cheap) was going to run about $50.
I bought those pumps on clearance for about $18 so I think they have served their purpose and will be given a proper burial.
Let the search again for affordeable...
I have literally changed my outfit 3x today.
One of those days. Nothing looks right.
Having a good hair day though.
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