I lean more towards panic and freaking out

okay. i know you have seen this poster! i love it i really do! i want one for every room in my home, so that everytime i start to get anxious about something i can look at it and be reminded to take a deep breath. as one of my sister-in-law's like to tell the other sister-in-law "breathe in, breathe out, and shut up!"...kind of the same thing. kind. of.

but, in all reality....

is way more my speed!

i LOVE it! i WANT it! it CRACKS me up! according to my luva, i am debbie downer, so of course i'm going to love the negative portrayal of the original poster!

"now panic and freak out" poster was featured on apartmenttherapy today. mr. high is a big fan of design blogs, so he was way ahead of me today. he informed me that they are sold out, so i haven't even looked to see where i can get one. but, i will! eventually!

tomorrow is thursday. which means i am only 2 days away from see THE KILLERS in kansas city! plus some fun shopping in lawrence, plus roadtrip with sarah, plus hanging out with sweet friends in kc. it's going to be a gooooooood weekend!

The Reason

There is one reason and one reason only as to why I would see a movie such as The Terminator!

He is the reason! The only reason that I will go to see a 2-hour movie with my husband that I could care less about. Yep. That's it. Well, and because I love my husband and want to go with him to see a movie that he has been excited about for a long time. Eventhough, he wouldn't be caught dead going to see a movie such as 17 Again. He might. Only if Jessica Biel or Kiera Knightley was in it. Maybe not. I might be the only pathetic one that would go to see a movie that does not interest me in a bit just because the leading man is crazy gorgeous.

Well...that was random!

I thought I was regressing...

...but it turns out it was all in my head!

I had the crappiest week of runs EVER! Started one week ago, today. Sarah and I went for a short run and it didn't disappoint. After about 1 1/4 mile my stomach was cramping up a storm and I felt like I was holding a 400-pound woman as I ran! What? I hadn't had a run that ridiculously horrible since I was in Jamaica and there I understood the problem...too many high-calorie drinks and WAY TOO MUCH FOOD! But, what was going on now? Didn't run on Monday. So on Tuesday, I was shooting for a 6-miler while on the treadmill watching Idol and it barely turned into a 3-miler. And. I. Was. Dying! Wa, wa, waaaaa! I won't go on with my boring running woes...but, to make a long story short I barely logged 15 miles before Saturday (race day)! I was so down on myself and I just knew there was no way that I would meet my personal goal of completing the 5K in less than 29 minutes, especially when I hadn't run a 9-minute mile all week!

So, Saturday morning Aaron and I wake up at the crack of dawn, meet our friends and head to the Race for the Cure 5K. I was nervous...more so than 3 weeks earlier at my first 5K. We get there and head to the starting line and see all these signs that say ELITE! What? To be considered "elite" you were supposed to average an 8 minute mile. Never done that! Ever! But, we (Sarah and I) decided to run it anyway even if we came in last...we thought it would make for a good story. Glad we did? Yes!!!! We definitely didn't come in last. We did great! However, we still don't know our standings among the other competitors...

BUT...I finished better than I thought I would and I beat the goal I set for myself. I clocked in at 27:37! Two minutes faster than my first 5K time. I was pumped. As I crossed the finish line and saw my time, I couldn't have cared less how bad my runs were prior to the race.

I think sometimes we think things should come easily, but we are always thrown for a loop. I was so discouraged all week and contemplated not running on Saturday. I'm so glad I did and now I am more encouraged and excited for my next 5K and, more importantly, I'm ready to run this week! It really doesn't matter how many miles I log a week (I can get a little obsessed). It just matters that I make an effort and have a good attitude. I just need to keep telling myself that I've only been really running for about 3 months and I think that I'm doing pretty good for that short amount of time! Obviously I'm not going to run a 5K in less than 20 minutes...that takes years of practice and experience.

But, I don't care what anyone says...I must shave off some weight. Most days when I run I feel like I'm carrying extra weight. If I didn't have that extra weight...I know I could run faster! Hmmm...the grass is always greener on the other side!


Sarah and I before the big race.

Oh, I forgot to mention how good Sarah did. One word...AWESOME! She finished somewhere around the same time as me and it was her first 5K EVER! She is the best runner partner! We have a blast together! Our goal...to still be running partners when we're 80!

So, today Ashley and I went and saw 17 Again! SO GOOD! I really thought it was going to be dumb, but I really like me some Zac Efron (yes, I know he's only 21 and I'm a little older than that...but he is just too cute!) so I went anyway! So glad I did...it was hilarious!

One thing though...

A big apology to Matthew Perry, but it was very unconvincing to me that he could have EVER looked like Zac Efron in his youth. There is no way on God's green earth! I just didn't believe that at all. They showed a picture of him from his yearbook while they were rolling the credits at the end and he didn't look a thing like ZE. Ashley and I thought that Bradley Cooper, with those baby blues and that smile, would have played a much more convincing role.


Side-by-side shot...

What do you think?

Oh yes! I definitely should have been the casting director for that movie! He is WAY better looking than Matthew Perry!

Hope everyone had a great weekend! I hope this week FLIES by! I'm looking forward to a weekend in KC with friends and The Killers concert! So excited!

Dreaming of all things fabulous...is not going to happen tomorrow!

I know! I know! Its what you've been waiting for, but I'm sorry it's just not going to happen!

Reasons being:
1. I am exhausted tonight and really don't want to wait for my slow-azz internet to upload a gazillion pictures. I really wish I had a laptop for times like these, so I could just sit in front of the tv and blog. That would be the life!
2. Tomorrow I am watching 2 sweet babies...well one baby and one toddler all day so I won't have a millisecond to blog. Not that I will want to, I will be happily occupied!
3. I have not shopped at all this week. Well, I take that back. I stopped into TJ Maxx twice. Mom and Dad gave Aaron and I each a $20 gift card for Easter, so I keep popping in for a good buy. But, nothing! Nothing! And. I did go to Target once, well twice. The first time I went to buy 2 things and left with 4...not too bad considering took one of the two things that I didn't intend to buy back!
4. Crazy. Crazy. Crazy busy at work this week. Not one second to open any of my daily mailouts!

I guess 4 reasons are good enough. I could go on and on. But, there are some reasons that are definitely classified as T.M.I.!!!

Tomorrow is FRIDAY! Yippee kay yeay!

Who's the cutest in animal kingdom?

Cutest things I have ever seen! Every single one of these baby animals are so sweet, soft and cuddly. If only they would stay miniature and be domestic...that would be awesome!

I will give credit where credit is due....found the NY Daily News link at BlogGoggles, a really cool blog about an American gal living in Hong Kong! Great read! Very funny. Very fashionable. Very cool life!

For more of these awesome baby animal pics...click here!

And, one last thing before I leave you this evening. My second piggie (the one next to the big piggie) on my right foot is having some technical difficulties due to running. It's toenail is getting ready to fall off. Fall. Off. Right in time for sandal season. I'm so pumped to be rocking a toenail-less second toe! Its all the rage! Seriously.

R.I.P Orange Julius

You were a great kitchen companion, while you lasted. I'm sorry if I neglected you or if the hazardous kitchen cleaning products I use got into your lungs. I really thought I could keep you alive for years and I found you floating at the top of your bowl only 5 days after I possessed you. Go be with your maker now and live in peace in the wide open sea!

Miss USA 2009

Picture Courtesy of Skinny vs. Curvy (new favorite blog!)

Here you have it folks, Miss USA 2009: Kristen Dalton!

Pretty banging body if I say so myself! Not fair. Not Fair. NOT! FAIR!

I'm pretty sure that I could run 30 miles everyday, starve myself and still NOT have this body. Some people just have that "runway" figure. Me? No. Never!

So, I'm throwing myself a pity party this evening. Want to join me?

Happy Monday (if that's even possible)!!!

Under the Sea

So, AK's 3rd birthday party was yesterday and that definitely was the highlight of our weekend. I cannot even believe that AK is 3 already. She is such a sassy little princess but so sweet and funny at the same time!! Her party was a blast!!! Who knew 2 mid-twenties people could have so much fun at a 3-year old party, but we did! Here are some pictures to help re-cap the event!


B.E.A.Utiful Birthday Girl!!!!


AK and her boyfriend (and best friend). Yes. Seriously. Her boyfriend! They are in love and its so cute!


Showing off on of her presents!


Baby H along for the ride but not amused! He is such a chill little sweet bundle of goodness! He looks like a little Gerber baby with those chubby cheeks!!


AK's reaction when she saw her gift from Aaron and I..."It's a Barbie with tattoos!". She was definitely happy about that gift!


Her gift from my parents...polka dot bathing suit with matching coverup! She is really into clothes right now...its pretty funny!


Showing off one her Barbie tattoos! I came home with a butterfly and a cupcake!


AND...this is our new friend, Julius! He was our party favor yesterday! Actually the goldfish (mine is orange...hence the name!) were for all the kids but a couple parents conveniently forgot to take theirs home so Aaron and I ended up bringing this handsome guy home! I have him sitting by my kitchen sink! He makes doing dishes a little more fun!!!

Sunday's may be my favorite day of the week! It's always so relaxing! We go to church and lunch, maybe run a few errands (today we went to TJ Maxx...but, I didn't get anything) and then usually head back home and just lounge around in comfy clothes for a couple hours! I think we are getting ready to go for a quick run (I haven't run since Wednesday and I'm starting to feel the results of being a slacker) and afterwards we are going to our niece's choir concert (they are 4 and 3/4, so it should be really cute)!!

Well, hope everyone had a great weekend. Back at it tomorrow...yippee!!!

Someone is turning the BIG 0-3!!!

Happy Birthday AK!!!!

Aaron and I just got home from this little one's big 3rd "Under the Sea" birthday party!!! It was so much fun and she got a ton of fun gifts!!! I'll post more pictures tomorrow!! I just wanted to give AK a big 3rd Birthday shout-out!!!

We love this little girl soooooooooooo much!!!

Have a great Saturday :)

Dreaming of all things Fabulous Friday: Going Grunge!!

What do you think of when you think "grunge" (besides Kurt Cobain of course)?

I think dirty, messy hair. Oversized clothes. Lots and lots of layers. Vintage or resale shop clothing (eventhough none of that is featured here!). On women I think tons of jewelry...like "everything that you have in your jewelry box" lots of jewelry! I think ripped pants or tights. Pretty dark clothing scheme with pops of color here and there! Not a very attractive look if you ask me.

So, what is appealing to me about grunge?

It looks SO effortless...and I love the effortless look!


The King of Grunge himself, Kurt Cobain!


Kurt's widow, Courtney Love! She was rockin' in her prime! Her and her band, Hole, had the grunge look going on for sure (especially the dirty part).


The beautiful rocker, Shirley Manson (no relation to Marilyn...ha!), is very grunge to me! But, I must say, I saw her on Chelsea Lately the other night and she is very glamorous now! I imagine she still brings the grunge-rocker chick out every once in awhile!


The Princess of Grunge....Mary Kate Olsen! Although, she is super cute and tiny and I would love to just be able to put her in my back pocket doesn't mean I love everything she wears. But, sometimes she is so fabulous in her grunginess!


Katie Holmes! Oh, Katie Holmes! She is grunge without even trying, I'm afraid. But, she still looks fabulous rockin' the tomboy-grunge look!

Here are some things that I found at different online stores that I thought would play on the whole "grunge" thing without looking like you haven't bathed in months!


All these items are from Target!
I am in love with the Alexander McQueen for Target mesh wrap dress (2nd from the end)! And everyone definitely needs a pair of lace tights....run to your nearest store now!!!


Fun "grunge" shoes! All found at either Endless, Zappos, or SteveMadde.com! How fabulous are the fringe heels? $500 fabulous?


Do you ever visit Alloy.com? You should! Zack Efron is featured on the site right now for his movie 17 Again! He's a hottie!
Its another one of these tween/teen websites, but if you dig deeply you can find some hidden treasures like the hot pink knit pencil skirt...I am smitten!!!


One of my new favorite go-to online sites....Karmaloop!
Some things are VERY pricey, but most things are affordable! Check. It. Out. Pair the double-button-front dress with some old vintage Frye boots (really wish I could find some of these) and you've got grunge without even trying!


Last, but definitely not least...the ever-reliable Forever21!!!
You can find ANYTHING and EVERYTHING at this place....FABULOUS! Loving the floral crop top, wish I had the flat tummy (and no scar) to go with it!!

So, my birthday is just right around the corner. 2 weeks and a couple days to be exact! So, I'll be setting up my birthday wish lists at each of the places above! Feel free to purchase me whatever you like!!! Ummm......JUST KIDDING!!! But, I am excited about getting some birthday money, hopefully I'll be able to buy a piece of grunge or two!!!

HAPPY FRIDAY Y'ALL!!!!!!!! Have a great weekend!!!!

New Layout...Again?! 3rd, 4th, 5th times a charm!

So...what do you think? Aaron designed the header and it turned out better than I envisioned! I found the free layout at AquaPoppyDesigns! Very cute stuff that girl has :)

Hanging Out With Some Cuties

So peaceful. He slept all afternoon!




How beautiful is she? Not to mention, HILARIOUS! We were cracking each other up! She is a mess, in the greatest way!

I love spending time with these little ones! My kids (not pregnant, just saying) are going to the have the best playmates ever! That will be a fun day!!

Oh yeah, Happy Hump Day!!!

I Will Possess Your Heart and Weekend Recap

Busy! Busy! Busy weekend! Isn't like that with every holiday weekend? Aaron and I went out to eat with some friends on Friday night and then Saturday we spent all day cleaning out our "treadmill room" and it is now clean and organized. I really wish I would have taken a before and after because it does look so much better and now I actually want to run on the treadmill we bought 3 years ago!! 3 years old and it only has 605 miles on it!! Wow!!

Saturday night we went to church with my parents and then ate pot roast at their house afterward...yum-o! We also received our Easter baskets from my parents, erhm I mean the Easter Bunny! $20 TJ Maxx gift card...heck yeah! After dinner, we met up with our friends, Justin and Jessica, who were in town for Easter! I'll be visiting Jessica at the first of May (just in a couple of weeks) to see the Killers in concert!


This picture was taken last summer at the Jack Johnson concert when we went to visit Justin and Jessica!

Easter Sunday was great! The church we have been going to for the last couple of months has put on a dramatization every week for the last three weeks. The first week was about the Compassion of Jesus, the second week was about the Sacrifice of Jesus and Easter Sunday was, obviously, about the Resurrection of Jesus. It was amazing!!! I couldn't get through one service without shedding many tears! After church we went to Aaron's parents for dessert and coffee. And, to see what the Easter Bunny brought us this year!


Our nieces in the Easter outfits! Such pretty, sweet girls!


Our handsome-man, nephew in his preppy Easter outfit! Does it get much cuter than this?
***pictures courtesy of my picture-taken-lady-sister-in-law! thanks whitney, i stole these from your facebook album :)

Easter Sunday night was spent rocking out to Death Cab for Cutie with Sarah! We had a blast and they played an awesome show.


Death Cab for Cutie on stage at this awesome old, old, old theater!


Ben Gibbard, lead singer of Death Cab for Cutie


Enjoying some great music!

I hope everyone had a great Easter weekend!!!!

Talk soon,