Ever since I moved in with that hot guy I call my fiancé, I have been jonesing for kittens. Like, waking up and meowing at my significant other so he could experience my version of kittens EVERY DAY before realizing the real thing would be an improvement. Look, sometimes crazy works to get you what you want, okay? But Lord help me, these were the most difficult kittens to get. EVER. For probably the first time in the history of the world, there was a shortage of kittens. WTF. There is never a shortage of kittens. That’s why Drew Carey
Category: Random Musings
Five Favorite Things – January 2020 (Super Late Edition!)
My Engagement Ring – This will probably be on every favorites list forever and ever. How could it not be? It symbolizes so much love! The Great Gatsby – My latest acquisition to my collection of leather-bound books. As a result, I am currently reading all about the woes of Gatsby and his tangled attractions to Ms. Daisy Buchanan. My Wall of Prints – So I have zero capabilities of hanging pictures straight — BUT, I had to give it my best (lopsided) effort. I picked these prints up in New York City and finally got around to framing them.
Books: Emma
I’ve done the (un)lovely pleasure of reading this classic so you don’t have too! Aren’t I the BEST?! First off, Emma is the most hypocritical character you will ever meet. EVER. She thinks she’s a matchmaker that can best even Cupid (spoiler: she is terrible at matchmaking). Also: She thinks she is doing a service for her friend, Harriet, whom is, well, in a lesser place in society by trying to hook her up with men higher up the ladder so to speak. Why is it so important that Harriet climb the social ladder? Because Emma wouldn’t be able to
Five Favorite Things – December 2019
Our Record Player – We finally had the good sense to purchase a record player for all the LPs we were randomly collecting. Yes, we had been collecting vinyl for well over a year before deciding we should probably have something to play them on. The music quality is insane and the only way to listen to Adele is on this baby. It’s an experience. Kerastase Magic Night Serum – Talk about the ultimate leave in treatment! Leaves my hair feeling thoroughly conditioned and less like I’ve fried it with hair dye and straighteners. My hair feels… healthy! and manageable?!
Happy New Year aaaand… It’s My One Year Blogiversary!
So, by the title, it’s pretty obvious what my resolution was last year right? But I had no idea what this year would bring. Like my sudden desire to return to grad school and actually getting accepted into several programs. Or actually deciding to treat my body right and inflict Barre and Strength and Sculpt classes on it. Or, the love of my life proposing and knowing he’s a super amazing guy that I’m stupidly lucky to have. Or, that people would actually read this blog and want me to show up in their reader. I feel like I am
Sephora Strikes Again!
Just thought I’d provide another illustration of why Sephora has progressively gotten suckier. I ordered from them merely to clean out my beauty bank balance so I wouldn’t have any unfinished business with them. I received my order, went for the packing slip to make sure all of my things arrived aaaaand… I got Melissa’s packing slip who lives in New Jersey. Not Kristen’s packing slip for Washington. Well, this explains the spate of wrong items being shipped out. Seriously Sephora?! You are two for two in screwing up when it comes to my orders. Moral of the story? Forget
Happy Holidays and What I’ve Been Up To
First of all, happy holidays to all! Secondly, I disappeared. But I had good reasons, I swear! I finally took my GRE and I am very happy with my scores. Colleges are apparently happy with them too because I’ve been accepted into several graduate programs. Squuuuuuueeeee! I’m so excited for my future! On top of that, I got to go gallivanting around both Seattle AND Orange County. You know how I like traveling and seeing ALL the places. I’ve got some open letters to write! BUT THE MOST EXCITING OF ALL… I’m engaged! The man decided to make me legitimate!
Five Favorite Things – November 2019
My hair transformation. It is changing my lifestyle and making me feel like an Instagram model. Pretty soon I’ll be doing bougie things and talking with an accent. The Burberry Kilt – I ordered this kilt off of Poshmark and I adore that it both fits and looks ridiculously cute. Add that it was affordable for what it is helped make this a total home run for me. These Maple Oatmeal Scones I made. I don’t even like scones but these were so delicious that I mean to make an extra batch. They are everything a scone is supposed to
Week in Review #17
Before we discuss anything else, can we just respect my hair for a moment? I chopped it and now I’ve re-colored it. I’m walking around telling people I feel like I have someone else’s hair attached to my head. Like a stole the super stylish wig worn to some fabulous charity auction dinner thing. My week seemed to center around food this week. Of course it would being Thanksgiving happened, which is usually just a reason to stuff our faces with way too much food and say we’re grateful. But I swear. I really AM grateful! I tried Cauliflower Steak
Happy Thanksgiving
For all those Americans out there, Happy Thanksgiving. In the middle of stuffing myself with turkey and potatoes, I will most definitely have a moment of clarity and remember that I am very lucky to be able to stuff myself in the first place. And to you reading… I can’t believe that you read this blog in the first place. That you take time out to comment and click “view” and be wonderful. You’re the best. Really. Thank YOU. Photo by Pro Church Media on Unsplash