5 Things I'm Happy about This Weekend

This is one crazy/hectic year.  The last few weekends have been weddings / parties / bach parties - in sum, LOTS of drinking, LOTS of junk food (Gravy Train and I like the pop chips / french fries / onion rings / pizza after lots of vodka tonics).

So here are the top 5 things I'm happy about this weekend:

1.  Friday night alone with G (possibly with wine, takeout, a movie)
2.  Trying scotch on top of vanilla ice cream
3.  Sleeping in MY bed ALL WEEKEND (Never knew I'd be so excited about this)
4.  Going to a yoga class I've been itching to try
5.  Not having chipped nails :)

Aaah - its the simple things in life :)  Also - I may be getting the NOOK (SQUEAL!), so I'll keep you posted on those shopping adventures - because I'm sure its these random stories that excite you :)

xoxo
Have a fantastic weekend!

R's 30 Things Before 30

Here are my 30 things - I keep feeling like I forgot random ones...POOP.  I will try to blog about each experience that I complete here.

1.  Be able to do 5 pull ups without the assist at the gym
2.  Go to a movie theatre alone
3.  Give money to a homeless man without judgement
4.  Learn to say no and not feel guilty
5.  Go to Europe
6.  Spend 24 hours without my cell phones
7.  Go on a roadtrip with no real destination in mind
8.  Cook a 3 course indian meal that would make Mom proud
9.  Spend 24 hours in silence
10.  Go camping (preferably on a beach)
11.  In an excercise class, stand in the front
12.  Actually paying attention in a cooking class
13.  Plant an herb garden
14.  Go on a sailboat
15.  Kareoke alone
16.  Volunteer at a soup kitchen at Thanksgiving
17.  Do something amazing for my husband - something that he'll remember forever
18.  Take my parents on a trip
19.  Play one set of tennis (I must own a cool outfit)
20.  Play a 18 hole golf course
21.  Go in a hot air balloon
22.  Plan a vacation by closing my eyes and pointing at a domestic location
23.  Go to DisneyLand
24.  Read one book a month and blog a review
25.  Visit the hospital I was born in
26.  Go white water rafting
27.  Learn to ride a bike!
28.  Win a radio station contest
29.  Take a wine making class
30.  Become a US citizen

Ok - DONE!

Backup:  Sew a Dress

30 Before 30

As much as I try to ignore it, my 30th birthday will come to stomp on my already squished body exactly 6 months from today. So I present to you, in random order, my list of things I'd like to do before then.

Disclaimer: This is, by no means, a bucket list. I can't realistically take a massive road trip, cliff dive, or volunteer in a foreign country in the next 6 months. I've also left off items that are too dependent on other people or circumstances.

1. Face my fear of "things I must do" lists (DONE)
2. Make a complicated, 3 course meal from scratch
3. Visit one of the places in NC that everyone raves about but I've never seen
4. Give money to a homeless person
5. Plant something - anything - and keep it alive
6. Initiate a conversation with a stranger
7. Learn to whistle
8. Create a piece of artwork to hang in my house
9. Buy a right hand ring
10. Go 24 hours (while at home, not out of town) without turning on a TV
11. Call 2 people I rarely speak to, just to say hello
12. Take a singing lesson
13. Go for a walk in the rain
14. Buy a bikini (even though I can't commit to wearing it)
15. Find out my blood type
16. Buy a drink for a stranger
17. Learn to hem my own pants
18. Find my signature scent
19. Order from a menu by closing my eyes and pointing to something
20. Reteach myself one thing I learned in college (in class, not socially)
21. Try a new recreational sport (leaving this vague - skiing, surfing, anything else - based on opportunity)
22. Watch 5 documentaries and actually learn something from them
23. Reread one of my favorite childhood books
24. Watch a movie outdoors
25. Buy something "significant" from an airport store that isn't food, drink, or reading material
26. Master a complicated yoga pose
27. Buy myself a lottery ticket
28. Leave inspiring messages in 5 public places
29. Go to a temple alone
30. Get photographic proof of as many things on this list as possible

Backups:

1. Smash a plate in Greece
2. Go camping
3. Sing a karaoke solo (no hiding behind a group) at a bar
4. Go to a movie alone

It's LL!

Um I might have to add this book to my Visual Bookshelf, for obvious reasons:

(you're welcome, ladies)

I hope it's a picture book. In the meantime, let's take a gander at LL's main pointers for life:

• Dare to be great.
• Set your goals and stick to them.
• Cultivate your imagination.
• When you love what you do, it's not a job.
• Limitations are a figment of your imagination.
• Novel idea: be yourself.
• Face your fears.

These are not new, original concepts by any means, and I don't envision my life changing. However, he is totally doin' it and doin' it and doin' it well...

Wise Words from a Drunk Wedding Guest

While at wedding #2 of 2010, G and I were dancing during the reception (surprise, surprise).  There was a Notorious BIG song playing, and like everyone else, we were rapping and dancing along.

We noticed this random wedding guest be amazed that G and I could rap in sync with each other.  G and I brushed it off, as we are used to people being fascinated with us because we are AMAZING :)

At the end of the reception, he came up to us and said "You guys are so lucky to have each other.  I hope to be in a relationship that has as much fun as you guys."

Funny, how a drunk wedding guest can make you appreciate something you have right in front of you.

Enough goobiness for now :)

On another note, this was a BEAUTIFUL wedding - probably one of prettiest I've seen!

5 Happy Things of the Day

1. Friends who are more excited about choosing an outfit for your impending date than you are

2. The excitement of breaking out the sandals and sundresses

3. Knowing that a spa day is waiting for you at the end of a long week

4. Friends who go out of their way to bring you fresh peonies from their garden

5. Jello Sugar-Free Dark Chocolate Mousse + fresh strawberries

Totally Loving this Right Now

How awesome is this bangle from Banana Republic...even better, its only $15!!!