N's Project 365: Week 29

October 17, 2011: Pretty orchids that fell off the stem in my office.

October 19, 2011: Such a great invention when you don't have overhead lighting!

October 20, 2011: Mini pumpkins are sooo cute.

October 21, 2011: Shop-a-RoNi.

October 22, 2011: Another gorgeous day in the city.

Yay for R's 30th!

Happy happy birthday to R!

May this weekend be filled with as many friends, desserts, toasts, and fun times as you can possibly handle. Cheers to the past 30 years of fabulousness!

Wise words from wise people:

"The only time you really live fully is from thirty to sixty." - Hervey Allen

"Time and tide wait for no man, but time always stands still for a woman of thirty." - Robert Frost

" I may be thirty, but I'll always be flirty." - Dane Peddigrew

Wise words from me:

N's Project 365: Week 28

October 10, 2011: Oh, the treasures you can find at Walgreens.

October 11-12, 2011: Forgetful.

October 13, 2011: How much does a $6.95 Ten Dollar Dinner cost?

October 14, 2011: No fog!

October 15, 2011: I like fun reading on the bath of bathroom doors.

October 16, 2011: So simple but clever, Old Navy.

R's Friday Food Porn

I've been craving Thai food all morning... N thinks its weird, I think her face is weird :P

Tom Yum Soup

N's Friday Food Porn

Vegetable Sandwich

Great Holiday Outfit

What a great outfitfor a holiday party.  Crazy that time of year is on its way again!

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Marchesa zipper dress

Jimmy Choo high heel booties

 

Christian Louboutin peep toe heels

Giuseppe Zanotti suede platform boots

ASOS clutch handbag

Gold jewelry

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R's 30 Before 30 - Update

I have an update of my 30 before 30.  You'll see some items have been crossed off, some have been replaced, and some have stayed the same.  I better get a cracking - I have less than two weeks left!







1. Be able to do 5 pull ups without the assist at the gym, if not 5, then at least 3.  If not a pull up, then a rollout.


2. Go to a movie theatre alone

3. Give money to a homeless man without judgement. This was easy to do in Europe.  I also gave a homeless man a ton of Chinese food without judgement...does this count as 2? :)

4. Learn to say no and not feel guilty  This one is hard, but I'm trying really hard and learning to say "no" to things/people who aren't as important.

5. Go to Europe.  Gone!

6. Spend 24 hours without my cell phones  Did this on Saturday the 18th.


7. Go on a roadtrip with no real destination in mind  Did this over Thanksgiving weekend, and ended up in Bodega Bay with a wine bar, 3 course meal - I really got out of my comfort zone ;)


8. Cook a 3 course indian meal that would make Mom proud.  Done!  I did a full three course meal with alcohol pairings.  I spent 12 hours making from scratch:  aloo chaat, chicken tikka, serrano chili chutney, lamb vindaloo, tamarind prawns, channa masala, rice, naan, and carrot halwa.


9. Spend 24 hours in silence.  Have not done this yet..it makes me nervous.


10. Go camping (preferably on a beach).  Camped in KAZK's backyard, and since I put together the tent, we decided it counts.


11. In an excercise class, stand in the front.  Went with Gravy Train to her zumba/belly dancing class and she made me stand up front next to her.  It wasn't as intimidating as I thought - it actually made the class easier when you can see the instructor!


12. Actually paying attention in a cooking class.  Did a cooking class with my coworkers and paid attention the entire time!


13. Plant an herb garden - Planted a basil...made pesto with it, kept it alive for a week...COMPLETE!


14. Go on a sailboat.  G said that the Windstar counted..


15. Kareoke alone.  Sang "Don't Stop Believin" during Miss N's 30th birthday celebration.


16. Volunteer at a soup kitchen at Thanksgiving.  Volunteered at the food bank Thanksgiving week - made G$ do it too!


17. Do something amazing for my husband - something that he'll remember forever.  I recently surprised G with a trip to Tucson to see our great friend open his first art gallery.  G said that this was the awesomest thing I've done and I can cross it off my list.


18. Take my parents on a trip.  MY parents won't let me do this as I'm their daughter and never should spend money on them.  So its been replaced with:  Walk across the Golden Gate Bridge.


19. Play one set of tennis (I must own a cool outfit). This will be replaced by Find my signature scent!  which I found...Chanel No 5 :)


20. Play a 18 hole golf course, 18 may not be realistic, so we'll even take 3 holes.


21. Go in a hot air balloon...no time for this, so it will be replaced by do either a 5k or 10k for charity.


22. Plan a vacation by closing my eyes and pointing at a domestic location.  This one isn't realistic at all and has been replaced by going to the dentist!


23. Go to DisneyLand...there's no time for this, so watch the Sound of Music.


24. Read one book a month and blog a review.  HA!  This hasn't even happened and its too late to catch up.  What I can do is promise to blog weekly (when I'm in town) until my 30th Birthday - and the posts will be something more than just pictures.


25. Visit the something from my childhood in Barcelona.  Done!

26. Go white water rafting.  This is replaced by conquering a fear, which I completed in Ibiza.


27. Learn to ride a bike!.  This is in progress...one lesson down!


28. Win a radio station contest.  Not realistic.  I have always always wanted to see U2.  I was unable to put it on this list as I didn't know if they were still touring - so its been on my general bucket list.  Well - they were touring and I saw them.  CHECK!  See U2 in concert


29. Take a wine making class


30. Become a US citizen

So to date, I've completed 21 things.

N's Project 365: Week 27

October 2-3, 2011: I need to be better about this.

October 4, 2011: Time to break out the boots and cast the flip flops aside. :(

October 5, 2011: A lovely way to start the morning!

October 6, 2011: Part 1 of the Entourage final season marathon.

October 7, 2011: Tofu taco from the Nom Nom food truck.

October 8, 2011: My first fleet week and a gorgeous day to see the Blue Angels.

October 9, 2011: Of course R and I had to have bubbly while watching Kim K's wedding.

N's Friday Food Porn

Churros and Chocolate

N's Beauty Must-Haves

Some of my staple products are the same ones R has reviewed (Neutrogena Naturals Fresh Cleansing + Makeup Remover, Clinique All About Eyes Rich, L'Oreal Telescopic Liquid Liner, Smashbox Primer), so I won't rehash those. However, as we all know, a girl needs to have a lot of tools. Here are some other items I can't live without.

1. Olay Definitely Color Recapture. A great moisturizer which gives a slight tint, has SPF, and really does help with the random dark spots that I unfortunately have.

2. MAC Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation. I was devoted to Estee Lauder Double Wear foundation for years, but recently I decided to try one of Ree's staples. It's been great for summer since it goes on lightly and quickly, gives good coverage, and actually lasts all day (although that could be due to the primer underneath).

3. Crabtree & Evelyn Chocolate Cream Lip Swirl. This one is so random - I got it as a free gift when I purchased a bunch of hand cream last Christmas. It has just the right shade of tint, tastes yummy, and is really moisturizing without being sticky. I think it's only available during the holidays so I'm planning to stock up later this year!

4. Aveeno Active Naturals Shampoo and Conditioner. I've tried the Living Color line and the Nourish + Moisturize line. Rarely has my hair been so soft after washing.

5. Kerastase Shampoo and Conditioner. I haven't actually splurged on this - I acquired a few small bottles somehow and tried it out. The main thing I love is the smell; I'm so thankful to have long hair after I use this because I can catch lovely whiffs of it throughout the day. Maybe I should make sure I wash my hair with this before dates. :)

N's Friday Food Porn

Stuffed Vegetables with Wheat Berries, Pesto, and Chickpeas

N's Project 365: Week 26

September 25, 2011: Mmm, gelato.

September 26, 2011: Winn Dixie water on the corporate jet. Awesome.

September 27, 2011: Bumper boats at the West Edmonton Mall.

September 28, 2011: Quite a lovely view from my hotel room.

September 29, 2011: Poutine on a doily.

September 30, 2011: Oh you know, just another 11am Ulta break.

October 1, 2011: Can carrying 7 Target bags to my 3rd floor apartment count as the day's workout?

N's Project 365: Week 25

September 18, 2011: An afternoon treat at Cowabunga Creamery.

September 19, 2011: Argh.

September 20, 2011: Now that's more like it.

September 21, 2011: Damn you, U-Verse flashing red light!

September 22, 2011: So nice to be able to make my own dinner in my own apartment again.

September 23, 2011: Cute Ikea ice cube trays.

September 24, 2011: I gots nothin'.