Weekly Round-Up

I definitely need to start doing weekly recaps. Ever since I quit my "normal" job life has been easy breezy and very "unscheduled" which is really nice for me for a change. HOWEVER, with my irregular schedule between two jobs and everything going on in my family life recently, things are getting a little blurry.

Okay, first things first. I'm making a little move back home to live with Pops. He's a little lonely and let's get serious, I am too. I'll also be able to help take care of my grandmother once she gets home from her hospital stay which would help everyone out (Ma is a CPA so this isn't the ideal time for her to take off work).

Both of these things explains my absence from said blog lately, I'M SORRY! Things are just a little busy so once I get back on schedule I will be back to blogging like a maniac.

I'm also reading a new book, something light-hearted and love-y which is exactly what I need around Valentine's Day and this chilly MN weather. That being said, I will need to write a review on it and The Hunger Game series very soon. Like I said, so much to do!

I would also still like to blog in depth day by day or week by week my trip to France. Believe it or not, I haven't even finished uploading my photos to Facebook; has anyone else tried the new photo system? It sucks. Period. And takes FOREVER. Who has time?

Moving on. It's time for a little bit of celebrity gossip.

Photos of Beyonce & Jay-Z's child have finally gone viral. If you haven't seen them, here they are. I actually like the name Ivy. Blue? Not so much. Whatevs, isn't my kid.

Photos via http://helloblueivycarter.tumblr.com/

PS. How in the hell did B get back in such bootylicious shape so quickly? I'm starting to believe all these fake bump rumors. Maybe she loved her bod so much they went with a surrogate. Hey, her bod is fab, not sure if I blame her. See bod here:

B post baby B

Really what's up with this?

A teeny tiny more gossip (seriously I'm sorry but since I'm aiming to not buy gossip mags I feel the need to report to everyone else what I see on People). 

It's official, Katy Perry and Russell Brand are officially divorced. I'm still really upset about this! What is my problem? I'm a hopeless romantic that's what's my problem. Bah, oh well. Wonder who she'll date next/end up marrying? At least they had dignity and didn't draw out the proceedings with arguments about money and property.

Oh yeah, I 'spose it was Super Bowl Sunday last weekend. Not going to lie, I wasn't paying much attention to the game but WAS paying attention to who was there. For instance, JSimps. She is lookin' a babe I tell ya. Although her boobs are much when shown, her face looks amazeballs since she's been pregnant; I for one can't wait to see what that baby looks like. 

You glow Glen Coco

Next, I have such a HUGE surprise to announce in 2 weeks but I won't share until then. It doesn't have much to do with the blog but a lot to do with me. I'm very excited, to say the least. Stay tuned to find out!

Are you addicted to Pinterest yet? If you are, follow my boards here. Don't be surprised if I whore the crap out of your boards, I'm hooked to Pinterest and the inspiration and ideas it provides!

Last night I made Ashley from Inspired by a Love Story's recipe for shrimp fried rice here, it was a huge success and so easy! I encourage you to try it, you will love it!

Yum! Dad about died

I'm beyond obsessed with these free printables from Cupcakes and Cashmere's post pre Vday. How adorable? I must get. Why can't I come up with these great ideas on my own?

Also, have you checked out Veronika's blog yet? I have become obsessed with checking her blog regularly because she's a savvy shopper with great taste and just plain adorable! I feel like if I were slightly taller and model like and brunette, we could be twinsters in an alternate universe. She's beautiful, loves sales, keeps her style classic and simply while always adding a twist or pop of color, and shows pictures of her pup once in a while. Sounds like perfection to me. If you haven't, check her out, I know you'll love her blog. PS. the next time I get my hair cut you can guarantee I will walk out of the salon with her exact cut, love it!

Hey girl hey! photo via  V's blog

Next, check out girlfriend Sigourney's recipe for a cake cocktail. Seriously?!! I wouldn't bat an eyelash if I could drink my dessert AND get drunk! This cocktail sounds delicious, perhaps it would be perfect for an all girls Vday night celebration?! By the way, she primarily blogs about fashion and cocktails so if you need unique or new ideas beverages, check her out!

Is it embarrassing that for the last few paragraphs I had to multiple tab what I wanted to write about so I wouldn't forget?? When I find goodies I just love to share them with you so if it makes me nerdy, so be it. 

Can you believe it's Valentine's Day this week? Seriously where has the time gone? I feel so unprepared for this time of year but thankfully I don't need to have anything planned via M is in France. A nice Skype date over wine will suffice for both of us this year. 

Okay, I THINK that's it, for now. I'm turning back to my raspberry vino and Law & Order: SVU for the rest of the evening. Loving this Friday snuggled in bed!

Stay cozy and have a great weekend!

Love&Luck

Where to Start

I have so many things to write and tell you about and it feels like so little time!

I think I'll go in reverse order since New Years is only a few days away and it's been on my mind lately. Do you make resolutions for yourself every year? I usually don't because after the first two or three months I usually put them in the back of my brain and forget about them completely and then I only feel like I let myself down by not following through. This year however, I feel like drafting probably only one resolution (to be revealed later) because I feel it is very important for me in so many ways (again, I will discuss in detail later).

If you make your own resolutions do you usually follow through? Or do they end up as a useless thought you planted yourself in the middle of winter?

Emily has made some goodies here if you want to see what she has in mind for 2012.

The last few days we've spent a lot of time walking around Gap and just relaxing and it has been amazing. Just out in the fresh air taking in the snow-capped mountains has been working wonders on my spirit. Tuesday morning we enjoying chocolat chaud (hot chocolate) at a cafe before lunch and then strolled around the centre before grabbing a hearty lunch of pasta at a local eatery. I really feel like I'm living in a dream. I love just being able to enjoy my surroundings and take in everything from the smell of fresh bread from the boulangerie's to that specific "smell" of cold when the air is crisp before the sun hits noon.

Michael and I have also began reading The Hunger Game series which is absolutely amazing. I've heard about the series previously and it's getting lots of hype since Hollywood  is creating it on film so we figured what better time to read it than now before it comes out in theaters? I will definitely be writing some reviews on them (series of 3) since we've enjoyed them so much we've actually read 2 of them in 5 days which is saying a lot for a guy who doesn't like to read much.

I think part of the reason why he is enjoying them (besides that they're great, and by the way definitely not a children's series which it is categorized) is because we are reading them on his new Kindle Fire which he got for Christmas. Let me tell you, that thing is slick. I have the jacked up Kindle with the wi-fi and 3G capabilities but this thing is on a whole other level; just for reading? My behind. You can surf the internet, download movies, tv shows, magazines, books, etc. And the fun doesn't end there, you can also download any apps that you have on your Droid or IPhone like Angry Birds.

I think I'll make a video of it to post on here to post so you can see just how cool it is, it would make a great gift for a guy who has the inclination to read but a passion for technology and accessibility.

Otherwise? I still have lots of photos to upload and lots of writing to do to tell you about my fabulous trip to France. There are also a lot of exciting things that will be happening in my future that I can't discuss quite yet so I'm actually looking forward to getting back to Minnesota late next week to try and put back the pieces of my life.

Have a great Thursday! xO

Excuse the Foul Language

Happy Monday.

Although daylight savings makes it look like it's bed time before I even leave the office at 5pm, it's so nice leaving the house when it's light out. It really does make it a lot easier getting out of bed.

On another note, I had to add the below link because I thought this was so cool- there is no way I could ever make these notes so I hope this kid makes a little more money then whatever is in that hat he's got because this is a ridiculous awesome talent.

Dubstep Beatboxer Womp Womping Like A Motherfucker

On the beauty side of life, I wanted to share my latest fixation...

EOS Lip Balm. They look like little eggs and may seem funny to roll onto your lips at first but I can promise you'll get addicted. Ulta has a special on a 3 pack right now for ~$7 and they also have a 2 for $6 deal going on; I picked a couple packs up for my roommate and I to try and we both love them. I feel like they leave my lips moisturized for a longer period of time than an average lip balm and they smell delicious too. If you're looking for a new balm to try, I would head on over to Ulta and give them a try since they're running a special on them.

I don't think I've mentioned the below website on my blog yet either so here is a great resource for beauty, home, fashion, and food advice. She has a lot of great how-to videos on her site and gives me a couple fashion ideas, hope you guys enjoy!

www.cupcakesandcashmere.com

xoxo