I feel pretty boring! I haven't had any funny stories, so I've stayed away from posting and stuck to reading. I figure I'd better post so my blog doesn't go out of service!
I am actually going to a shooting range tomorrow to be trained as a sharpshooter, which will be interesting, and (hopefully) successful. We had a dry fire today, so I am now capable of shooting an empty gun very quickly, unloading and loading empty magazines, and pulling a useless safety. Tomorrow will be the true test of my skills, as all of the rounds will be LIVE!
On that note, I've decided to start working out again and become a modified vegan. I've been a vegetarian for a while now, but every once in a while I'll go on a vegan kick. The worst thing about being a vegan is everyone and their mother asking you why you are a vegan, and then STARING at your plate! So a modified vegan I feel is not as obvious...I really try to avoid dairy products, but I definitely don't beat myself up if there is some cheese or eggs mixed into my meals.
C and I are realizing that it is pretty difficult to spend time together. What with the cornucopia of guests we've been entertaining since moving into the new apartment, we're going to have to start planning dates in order to get us out of the apartment and away, together. So far, I've been thinking about cooking classes at Great News Cooking School - how good does this one sound? Margaritaville: Recipes: Frozen Mango Margaritas; Blended Margarita with Homemade Sweet-Sour Mix; Hand-Shaken Citrus Gold Margarita; Smoky Black Bean Dip with Bacon; Shrimp Soft Tacos with Chipotle-Cilantro Crema; Rio Grand Grilled Chicken Breasts Topped with Creamy Rajas (Chili Strips); Southwestern Spiced Rice with Black Beans and Corn; Mexican Chocolate Torte with Brown Sugar Glaze and Cinnamon Ice Cream.
yummm
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Friday, July 4, 2008
my couch was my ex-girlfriend
c had a journal entry due in his communications class. there were twenty-eight 'feeling' words, and you had to use them creatively, or something...so, we took a few creative liberties:
"While this is an extensive list of emotions, I have, at one point in time, felt this way while within my own apartment. You see, prior to my girlfriend becoming my girlfriend, my couch was my girlfriend. Now, sometimes, when we have company over, I feel a range of emotions, beginning at annoyed but quickly escalating to agitated. It doesn’t take long until I am actually exasperated, and that quickly rises to feeling furious, until I am finally enraged. You see, having other people enjoy the pillowy soft sweetness that is my slipcover enrobed couch makes me feel nothing but betrayed.
My couch was once an adoring haven, enveloping me in its heavenly cushions and stain resistant fabric. The compassionate way it affectionately absorbed my tears (and other bodily fluids) was surpassed only by its caring and gentle attention to my amorous advances. Our collegial attitude took a disturbing turn with the introduction of my girlfriend. It seemed like the couch felt almost hostile toward me – powerless to compete with the passionate advances of my sex fiend of a girlfriend. The couch was clearly confused, its tender, cotton-filled core astounded by the speed at which its usefulness had been negated. I, personally, was baffled by her advances, and while I felt amiable toward this addition to my previously lonely sexual practices, I realized that I was not being sensitive to the needs of my former lover.
When I explained the situation to my girlfriend, she was surprisingly quite agreeable. We decided to move our activities out of the bedroom and into the living room, where we were both astonished at how beneficial the introduction of this uniquely shaped piece of furniture could be. Once I had them both in the same room, it was easy to nurture both of their love buttons without being distracted by the needs of the other.
Instead of writing a message about each specific emotion, I decided to read this confession aloud to my two lovers, and unfortunately, due to their reaction, I will be walking very tenderly for the rest of the week."
I think there's an A for effort in his future.
"While this is an extensive list of emotions, I have, at one point in time, felt this way while within my own apartment. You see, prior to my girlfriend becoming my girlfriend, my couch was my girlfriend. Now, sometimes, when we have company over, I feel a range of emotions, beginning at annoyed but quickly escalating to agitated. It doesn’t take long until I am actually exasperated, and that quickly rises to feeling furious, until I am finally enraged. You see, having other people enjoy the pillowy soft sweetness that is my slipcover enrobed couch makes me feel nothing but betrayed.
My couch was once an adoring haven, enveloping me in its heavenly cushions and stain resistant fabric. The compassionate way it affectionately absorbed my tears (and other bodily fluids) was surpassed only by its caring and gentle attention to my amorous advances. Our collegial attitude took a disturbing turn with the introduction of my girlfriend. It seemed like the couch felt almost hostile toward me – powerless to compete with the passionate advances of my sex fiend of a girlfriend. The couch was clearly confused, its tender, cotton-filled core astounded by the speed at which its usefulness had been negated. I, personally, was baffled by her advances, and while I felt amiable toward this addition to my previously lonely sexual practices, I realized that I was not being sensitive to the needs of my former lover.
When I explained the situation to my girlfriend, she was surprisingly quite agreeable. We decided to move our activities out of the bedroom and into the living room, where we were both astonished at how beneficial the introduction of this uniquely shaped piece of furniture could be. Once I had them both in the same room, it was easy to nurture both of their love buttons without being distracted by the needs of the other.
Instead of writing a message about each specific emotion, I decided to read this confession aloud to my two lovers, and unfortunately, due to their reaction, I will be walking very tenderly for the rest of the week."
I think there's an A for effort in his future.
Thursday, July 3, 2008
baby cat, wall-E and grandma E
A few steals I recently picked up:
Florida Shift, $99
Larssen Dress $29!
Prussia Skort, $59
On a lighter note,
He is only four weeks old, and he was a starving stray kitten that a friend of a friend found, took to the vet and got cleaned up, and then looked for a home for. It's a little bit difficult because he is so young and was not hand-raised: we don't want to smother him, but we don't want him to grow up afraid of humans. Fortunately, our almost one year old kitten, Mojito, has taken quite a liking to our new baby, and the two are already sleeping next to each other!
And, in order to even further exemplify why we are a great couple, I just had to get up and run into the kitchen in order to save poor C...he pulled a Costco sized jar of jalepeno slices out of the refrigerator, but he hadn't tightened the lid last time, so the jar hit the deck, exploded, and rained a bloody hail of jalepeno juice into his eyes and hair. I spent the next 15 minutes mopping up jalepeno juice, listening to him moan (evidently it's worse then pepper spray, but I'm not willing to find out), and yelling at him to stay off the carpet. What a life :)
Florida Shift, $99
Larssen Dress $29! Prussia Skort, $59
Charlie Short (in Seersucker Green, Yummy Yummy Embroidery, and Havana Good Time, the same pattern as the first dress) $59 ea.
Calliope Tunic, $49
Now that that's over with...
On a lighter note,
Wall-E! I loved it and would totally recommend it. I saw it on my very punk-ish, rebellious (but not too bad-ass) little sister's recommendation. The sweet 16 coming of age has seen some interesting dye jobs with this one, but she is such a sweetheart underneath that I knew I had to see it. When a couple girls from work invited me to see it this evening, I couldn't resist! I cried twice, but I'm kind of a sap when it comes to animated characters.
So, I got the best gift ever this Saturday...Baby Cat! I came home, and C said he hoped I didn't mind if we got another kitten :)
He is only four weeks old, and he was a starving stray kitten that a friend of a friend found, took to the vet and got cleaned up, and then looked for a home for. It's a little bit difficult because he is so young and was not hand-raised: we don't want to smother him, but we don't want him to grow up afraid of humans. Fortunately, our almost one year old kitten, Mojito, has taken quite a liking to our new baby, and the two are already sleeping next to each other!And, in order to even further exemplify why we are a great couple, I just had to get up and run into the kitchen in order to save poor C...he pulled a Costco sized jar of jalepeno slices out of the refrigerator, but he hadn't tightened the lid last time, so the jar hit the deck, exploded, and rained a bloody hail of jalepeno juice into his eyes and hair. I spent the next 15 minutes mopping up jalepeno juice, listening to him moan (evidently it's worse then pepper spray, but I'm not willing to find out), and yelling at him to stay off the carpet. What a life :)
Sunday, June 22, 2008
another sale?!
Depending on how familiar you are with the lovely customer service available at Lilly Pulitzer, you might be aware that we do send sales, which basically mean that we will locate whatever you are looking for in a different size at a different store. So when I refer to clothing as "hopefully" in my closet or "en route", it's because I sent out a request to all of our sister stores looking for the clothes in my closet, and either no one's responded or their shipping those babies right to my home...or apartment, as it may be. 
Hopefully will be very cute with my new white beach weight chino's from J. Crew or these white jeans I got at Ann Taylor Loft (who knew?) ... PB Tunic, I have no idea how much I paid (what is wrong with me?!) being shipped :)
Dougherty Shirt, but not in this pattern. In my beloved White on the Prowl, pink and green leopard print tacky can we go to Vegas so I can wear this please pattern. I am psyched ($19 of FUN in my closet...or the bag, proooobably the bag).
Keally Top Clip Dot...hopefully this will be en route, come tomorrow ($59).
Betsey Dress Printed - if it still exists in the system, it'll be mine come tomorrow :) ($49!)
Prussia Skort Patch ($49? $59?) If it still exists in the system, it will be mine come tomorrow :)
Prussia Skort Printed ($49, I think ... maybe $59?) Anyways, hanging in my closet successfully. Ok, that's a lie, it is still in the bag sitting outside of my closet. CLOSE!
Flora Simple Cardigan (so that's just the cardigan, not the top underneath, which isn't really my style) successfully obtained in Palm Green, Delta Blue. ...and hopefully Pink and White if my call for sweaters is successful :) - I think it was $49 :)
There is a hunt going out for this one, because it's marked down ridiculously low - it's like $39 or something crazy like that! Larsson Dress Silver Jacquard (price = unknown, but ridiculously cheap). We'll find out tomorrow if it shall be mine.
Dasha Silk Dress for $149! Hanging successfully in my closet. Seriously this time. Ok, that's a lie too, it's in my dry cleaning basket. (More importantly, it's $99 now darnit!)
Jacqueline Dress Silk Oxford for $89...heh, heh, I stole this right out of the box from my coworker! She's the cutest Lilly Lover and it was pretty funny when she saw it and realized I already had it on hold...victory! Also successfully in closet! (More importantly, it's $49 now darnit!)
Hopefully will be very cute with my new white beach weight chino's from J. Crew or these white jeans I got at Ann Taylor Loft (who knew?) ... PB Tunic, I have no idea how much I paid (what is wrong with me?!) being shipped :) Dougherty Shirt, but not in this pattern. In my beloved White on the Prowl, pink and green leopard print tacky can we go to Vegas so I can wear this please pattern. I am psyched ($19 of FUN in my closet...or the bag, proooobably the bag). Keally Top Clip Dot...hopefully this will be en route, come tomorrow ($59). Betsey Dress Printed - if it still exists in the system, it'll be mine come tomorrow :) ($49!) Prussia Skort Patch ($49? $59?) If it still exists in the system, it will be mine come tomorrow :) Prussia Skort Printed ($49, I think ... maybe $59?) Anyways, hanging in my closet successfully. Ok, that's a lie, it is still in the bag sitting outside of my closet. CLOSE! Flora Simple Cardigan (so that's just the cardigan, not the top underneath, which isn't really my style) successfully obtained in Palm Green, Delta Blue. ...and hopefully Pink and White if my call for sweaters is successful :) - I think it was $49 :)There is a hunt going out for this one, because it's marked down ridiculously low - it's like $39 or something crazy like that! Larsson Dress Silver Jacquard (price = unknown, but ridiculously cheap). We'll find out tomorrow if it shall be mine.
Dasha Silk Dress for $149! Hanging successfully in my closet. Seriously this time. Ok, that's a lie too, it's in my dry cleaning basket. (More importantly, it's $99 now darnit!)
Jacqueline Dress Silk Oxford for $89...heh, heh, I stole this right out of the box from my coworker! She's the cutest Lilly Lover and it was pretty funny when she saw it and realized I already had it on hold...victory! Also successfully in closet! (More importantly, it's $49 now darnit!)
Meridian Top in Pink and in Blue ($49 each!). Successfully in bags sitting outside of my closet!
Betsey Dress in Via Blue (that's the turquoise-y blue, not the navy) for $99! Successfully ordered and shipped - at this price, I wasn't about to wait for people to respond to the email - I was calling stores like crazy!
Unfortunately, I can't find a picture of the white Jacqueline with Silver Loop detailing that I scored for $99, but it is verrry pretty :)
Betsey Dress in Via Blue (that's the turquoise-y blue, not the navy) for $99! Successfully ordered and shipped - at this price, I wasn't about to wait for people to respond to the email - I was calling stores like crazy!Unfortunately, I can't find a picture of the white Jacqueline with Silver Loop detailing that I scored for $99, but it is verrry pretty :)
If you like any of this, I listed the prices that are marked currently on the tags, so feel free to call Lilly Pulitzer at Fashion Valley mall and we can do some looking for you :) I wonder if I'm allowed to say that!!?
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