Tuesday Topics: Five Childhood Pictures

I've found a new linkup that I'm pretty excited about! It's called Tuesday Topics and is hosted by Lauren and Tiffany.

 

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Today's topic is Five Childhood Pictures. I have a virtual goldmine to choose from since my sister posted a ton of old photos on her Facebook.  Let's see what I find....

 

 

 My sister and I riding in our boat laundry basket. I'm the one in pink.

 

 

 

Trying to look like movie stars....while also pretending to smoke. Classy.

 

 

Modeling my Steve Urkel pants. And my sister could fly.

 

 

I was obviously up to no good, and trying to hide it by looking sweet.

 

 

That hideous shade of pink...those ruffles...this was my idea of 'pretty' at age 7.

 

 

Oh the good old days!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



Rants, Raves and Randoms #2!

Just like last time, this post is inspired by the ones Andrea does over at Left Brain, Right Brain, Pug Brain!

Rants

~ I hate winter.  As I'm typing this, my phone tells me it is -5 degrees outside. Yeah. I've never been more envious of people who live in warmer places.

~ Tomorrow is inventory at work. This means I get to stand by my department all day while people count and shout at me to come find prices for things. 

~ I got 4 inches cut off my hair a few weeks ago and now I wish I hadn't. I want it long again! In the meantime, I will be using my straightening iron to make it appear longer.

 

Raves

~ My Pinterest addiction is back in full force! Expect a new Pinterest Lovelies post in the near future!

~ I am loving this nail color that I found at Maurices. It's the perfect shade of teal!

~ This photo I found of my grandparents when they were young. Aren't they adorable?!

  

Randoms

~ Lately I've been obsessed with the idea of going running. Never mind that I've never been a runner, nor can I run more than a block without getting dizzy and winded. But I keep telling myself that if I got pretty running shoes, I'd actually do it. We'll see....

~ This one day I had a song I liked in my head. I told my sister the lyrics and she's like "You know that's One Direction, right?"  No, I didn't. Apparently I have the music taste of an 11 year old. FML. I suppose this means I'm going to have to like Bieber now too.

~ I've been saying it for months, but I want a puppy! Or a kitten! I haven't had a pet in such a long time and I miss it. If anyone needs a pet sitter, I'm your girl!     

 

Deeelish pasta! and some family time!

Did everyone have a good Labor Day? I know I did! It was the first one I've had off since starting my job five years ago, so I was determined to make it fun.

My sister Sam and my dad came to visit me and we went out for a late lunch/early dinner.

Waiting for our food...the people at the table across from us were giving me weird looks; guess they never take photos of themselves in restaurants?



The portobello ravioli...yum yum!



I also had pumpkin cheesecake and it was divine...I'm so glad it's fall-ish now!

After our meal we went thrifing....tomorrow I'll be sharing my finds!

Currently

I've seen this post on various blogs over the years but have never done it myself....until now! (I don't remember exactly which blogs, sorry!)

Obsessing over: Going for walks at night. It's been WAY too hot here lately...like 103 degrees hot. But when it's not I love walking with Justin around our neighborhood. I especially like spotting adorable dogs and cute babies...I just might have a touch of baby fever ;)

Working on: Making my little blog more attractive! I know next to nothing about html so I'm really limited on what I can do. I would love a custom design but feel like I can't really justify it when I'm pretty much the only person who sees it.

Thinking about: finishing reading Valley of the Dolls, I'm almost done. I wish the movie was still on Netflix because I would enjoy watching it again. Movies with era-specific outfits are my favorite, and this one is the epitome of 60s fashion to me...so many pretty outfits!

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Anticipating: doing some shopping with my sister this afternoon. Payday, why are you still three days away?! I need my new clothes fix!

Listening to: the Best Coast station on Pandora....right now the song is Two Weeks by Grizzly Bear. I've never listened to them before and I'm enjoying it.

Drinking: So far I've only had water today, but I would love some coffee or soda.

Wishing:  That Justin and I were already married :) We're already pretty much there; we live together, pay bills, talk about everything, etc. 

Real post later, but until then...

I wanted to make a post right now, but wouldn't you know, my mom has decided come down at the last minute? Normally I like visits from my mom, but today we have to talk about my student loans for about the hundredth time this month. 

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This will be my face as I'm on hold with the loan companies, listening to their horrid music.  (And no, I'm not really bald.)

Sunday

It's been a typical Sunday here at our house. My dad and brother came to visit earlier, along with my sister and her boyfriend. We went to Amigos for lunch. I had enchiladas and a taco; it was so good! After that we all went to B&N to look at books. I bought a book I've wanted for a long time, The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath. I remember reading it a few years ago and really loving it, so I'm excited to read it again. Then we stopped by Target and I found a cute skirt that I'll be able to wear to work...score! While waiting for the rest of the family to finish their shopping Justin and I got some coffee and chatted about our weekend. He was gone Friday and Saturday doing some ghost hunting. Some friends of his are the founders of CCPI, and they investigate abandoned/possibly haunted places. Too scary for me, so I never go, but I like hearing about it!

Here are a few pictures from today...

Before we left for lunch

Justin looking awesome

Sitting pretty at Starbucks

Best cookie crumble frap ever!

Justin and our roommate David are watching some Doctor Who now, so I'm gonna read my new book and kick back for the rest of the night.