Merry Christmas!!

Merry Christmas from Baby Bean!!

(and also me)

Business as Usual

Well it's back to business after the nice weekend. 

I had the good fortune of attending another beautiful wedding and it was simply gorgeous.

I love it when I get to meet all the people that are important to friends of mine.

And I love it even more when they're actually fun to be with!

And then for the magical day that is Labor Day I had a nice little BBQ with the fam. 

Meat, 

fire, 

family.

It seriously doesn't get better than that.

And now, after all that fun it's back to school and work for me.

Boo.

Also, I didn't take any pictures of my weekend....

But look! 

It's a PIGEON!!

Party Hats and Pig Ears

This week marks a monumental occasion in my household.

It was Ellie Beans Birthday. 

That means:

party hats (even on less than happy about it boyfriends), 

presents,

home made dog cookies,

candles,

and of course..singing.

Lots of singing.

After all, dogs get wishes too.

Happy Birthday Merica

Happy Birthday Merica.

Today I thank you for freedom,

tallboys,

the largest variety of beer in the world,

 the ability to have mexican food, italian, mediterranean, chinese and sushi all in one town,

and a really nice excuse to get day drunk.

Thanks Merica.

You're too much rock for one hand.

That is all.

Le Tired

So you know how after a super crazy few days your dog looks like this?

This is how I feel right now.

This weekend was my Birthday so I had not one but TWO parties. One for just family and one for everyone! And to top it off I kicked some serious butt at croquet.

It was great.

Saturday I nursed a serious hangover and then rallied for a sweet 80's bbq. 

And for Fathers Day we took the Padre out for some breakfast.

We also took out for some brews and dinner later. 

Cuz he's awesome sauce.

Oh yeah!

We also all went mountain biking.

I went 9.9 miles. 

NBD

So in short, 

I'm exhausted.

If anyone needs me I will be on the couch.

For like, 3 days.

Much like a very tired dog. 

Also my family and friends are the greatest.

That is all.

Sharing is Caring

Ok guys. I have to come clean about something.

I will be turning 25 soon.

This one right here.

Yes, the one taking a shot out of a plastic bear.

She will be 25.

This girl.

The one playing a drinking game involving picking up a bag with your teeth..

She will be 25. 

This girl.

The one dressed as a wizard for a midnight release of Harry Potter.

25!!!

Anyways, I thought you should know about this.

Who knows, maybe I'll get all...mature-like when the big day comes.

But for now I'm gonna go ahead and sit here in this awesome whiskey tee shirt that I got for free from a dive bar and worry about my impending 25-ness. 

And I'm also going to drink champagne. But that's just because it's the Queens freaking Jubilee and I think that that's probably something you should drink to.

Happy Memorial Day!!

Happy Memorial Day everyone!

I hope you all had a good long weekend and took a little time today to think about the troops and maybe to say a little prayer in their honor for everything they do for all of us!

Cinco De Drinko

It's Cinco de Mayo y'all!!

You know what that means.

A day to eat lots of delicious food and drink mucho tequila! 

Like we really need a special day for that.

Amiright???? 

Anyhoo, I hope you all are enjoying this wonderful day. 

Now if you'll excuse me I have very important business to attend to.

 Ahhh yeah....

Bottoms up.

Happy Easter!

Happy Easter Everyone!

I love this holiday.

It comes in the spring, gives me a special excuse to wear pastels and hang out with my family.

And on top of that it reminds us all that even in the most terrible and darkest of times,

there is always HOPE.

Now with that in mind I have a very important question:

Do you eat your chocolate bunny

head first

or butt first?

Resolutions

2012 Resolutions

1. Drink more water.

It's good for your you. It makes your skin look better. It makes your body work better. Do it.

2. Make an awesome new fitness schedule and STICK TO IT.

3 days of heart bursting cardio (so basically anything Jillian Micheals or going to the gym for an hour)

1 day of ballet/pilates

3 nights of yoga

each week

anything more is good too

3. Watch less T.V.

It's bad for you and makes you like life less.

4. Listen to more music.

To replace the T.V.

5. Walk the dog more.

Because I love her.

6. Kick some ass is class.

I'm a poet and I don't even know it....

7. Stick to my gluten free diet BETTER.

For 6 months. At least.

NO CHEATING.

8. Volunteer more.

Because it's good for the world.

9. Become a better photographer.

Because I'm spending a CRAP load on the classes and if I don't learn SOMETHING than someone will have to pay.

Not literally....

I'll just be mad.

But like....REAL mad.....

And also

10. Be a better blogger. And writer.

Because I like it more than I realized.

Happy New Year!

Happy New Everyone!

I hope your holidays were wonderful and you've gotten a good start on your resolutions!

I've been a busy busy bee lately with moving coming up soon and my friend coming in to town to look at WEDDING stuff.

Yes. This is looking like it will be a good year.

Holiday Challenge

Holiday Challenge:

Remembering to shave your legs and cut your toenails despite multiple layers of clothing.

An Idea

So the other day while I was surfing the net..a.k.a-avoiding studying....

I came up with a fun idea.

You know how you can find weird stuff on Craigslist??

Do you also know how gift buying can be a bit of a pain when you make negative money?

If you don't understand this part then I can't be friends with you anymore.

Ok, so here's what I'm thinking:

• Get a group of friends together. Preferably people who are awesome and don't want to spend a lot of money but who DO like to party..
• Go to the Craigslist "General" category. Or really whatever category suits your fancy. It doesn't matter.
• Set you price max to $5 and bask in the glory of what you find.
• So this part is flexible but I'm thinking you and your friends all purchase one of these awesome items and then participate in some sort of white elephant activity.
• Add some booze and you've got yourself a Par-tay!

So this way no one spends over $5 and everyone has a great time!

Your welcome.

Important Things

Ok people. It's December.

I don't know about you guys but I personally start my holiday celebrating (music and decorations) on Thanksgiving.

That's right.

My stockings have been hung by the 'electric fireplace' with care, and I have enough tinsel to sparkle your pants off.

And yes, that handy little Santa cup pictured has been getting a lot of tea and coffee action lately.

However, despite all this preparing there is one VERY important thing that I just decided on.

What my holiday nail polish color will be.

This effectively determines how your holiday will transpire..(not really)

I have decided on silver with a couple added sparkles. (as shown)

Hopefully this means my holiday will be bright and happy. That's the goal.

I have a feeling I will play with a little classic red as well but that's really a given.

Has everyone else decided on this very important question????

Can You Guess??

That's right. It's Thanksgiving and you know what that means.

A post about what I'm thankful for.

Overdone?

Sure. But it's still important.

All morning the only thing I'm seeing all over the internets are articles about Black Friday and where the best deals are.

This is no bueno dudes.

If you're one of those crazies that stampedes the box stores at insane hours then that's your choice.

But that is not what today is about.

It's about how the pilgrims shared a meal with the indians and then took all their land.

JK guys.....kinda.....

It's about remembering how lucky we all are and taking time to think about all those things that make your life wonderful.

Not sure you have things to be thankful for? Well unless you're in Africa with diarrhea because you have no clean water to drink I'm pretty sure you think of SOMETHING.

Now I want you guys to THINK about this. Be specific. We're all thankful for food and family.

I believe in order to REALLY get into the spirit you MUST put a little more thought into this.

Also, none of these "5 items" lists.

That's just weak sauce. Pink water folks (like mild salsa). We can't have that. This is an American holiday. Go big or go home.

10 items.

Yeah.

So here's my list of things to be thankful for today.

1. A family that texts me Happy Thanksgiving wishes in the morning even though I'm going to talk to them later anyways.

2. A dog that FORCES my attention away from the internet from time to time. She literally lays across my keyboard guys. And she is not a teeny puppy. I'm talking 5oish pounds of fur coming at you. And when you try to go back to your bus-nass she will stich her wet nose in your face until you pet her again. Basically it just forces you to get the frack off the computron for a sec.

3. Friends that will wear onesies with you. That is all I will say about that.

4. A boyfriend who will go to the store to buy me gluten free oatmeal when I go crazy and cry because we don't have any. Yes. This happened. I am NOT proud of it.

5. Jillian Micheal's 30 Day Shred. It will kick your butt into shape. Seriously you guys. It makes you realize potential you never knew you had.

6. The Macy's commercial with Justin Beiber. It keeps making me laugh so I think it deserves a place on here.

7. Living in a gorgeous town surrounded my mountains. Not only do I have a multitude of ski areas to choose from....but tornadoes are unlikely. Winning.

8. The Backstreet Boys. I don't think I need to explain this one. Everyone is thankful for this I'm sure.

9. My pretty hand made blanket. Not only does it keep me warm but it reminds me that my Muv loves me. Because she made it.

10. This glass of hot tea I am drinking. At church last week Pastor Dave said something that stuck with me. Soldiers from Vietnam, people stuck in England during WW2, and people stuck in prison camps all said they missed the same thing....a hot cup of tea in the morning. The simple things make a big difference don't they?

HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE!!!

Happy Halloween!!

So as you probably have figured out by now, I'm a crazy dog mom. One of the ways I let this show is by dressing up my dog for all occasions. Particularly Halloween.

It's one of my favorite things.

If you haven't tried this I suggest you do.

It will bring you ample amounts of joy.

I promise.

And here is how it usually goes...

1. Get dog dressed and posed for pictures.

Doesn't she look ECSTATIC??

(Squirrel costume from Target)

2. Dog will start to get annoyed. She may start questioning her loyalty to you.

She is probably beginning to ponder some sort of escape.

Don't stop though. The fun is just beginning.

3. Dog gives up all hope and accepts her fate.

Oh the humanity!

And in the case of last year when we kept her in her costume for some play time, the following may happen.

Payback.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!!!

Halloween Fail

Oh man you guys. I have totally failed at Halloween this year. I didn't think up a costume, decorate the house or even carve a pumpkin!! I'm afraid school and apartment hunting have taken up all my time. Plus there's the whole, my boyfriend will be busy all weekend and I don't want to go without him business.

Codependent much?

But on the plus side my super awesome friend Michelle will be in town and we get to PLAY!!

Hopefully next year I can get my act together and make up for this miserable fail of a Halloween.

I'm thinking I'll try Captain Planet or Arthur.......

Here's some pictures from when I actually had time on my hands!

Harry Potter and Mary-Kate (big sunglasses and pursed lips)

My Olivia Newton John Cat from last year

Burt, a penguin, and the strange Friend Heart Bone pumpkin

The year I successfully convinced boyfriend to match me. We were Charlie Brown and Lucy. I have now learned that matching is more trouble than it's worth.

I hope you all have a wonderful (and safe) Halloween weekend!

Looong Weekend

After my first week of school this long weekend has been most welcome. We haven't gone on trips and haven't had any crazy wild parties (do we ever??) but I'm not disappointed at all.

Instead my weekend has consisted of-

Homework-Catching up and hopefully getting ahead.

Sleeping in-After switching to an early morning math class this has been a welcome change.

Arthur on netflix-Yes. I watch kids shows. They are teaching important life lessons here people!! Like the fact that squirrels most likely WON'T take over the world. PHEW! I was really worried about that one.

I hope everyone else is having a fun and relaxing Labor Day!