It's been a hot minute..

since we had a HOT MESSSSSSSSSS... so here you go. This should def curb your cravings ---->

This saddens me.

Sunday Sermon

Last night I went to see M. Night Shyamalan's movie, Devil (*sidenote, it was a date). I am already a fan of his movies but this one definitely had me thinking at the end of it. The whole premise of the movie is that "bad things happen for a reason". Before the screen turns black and the credits role, the narrator leaves the audience with this thought "if the Devil is indeed real, than that must mean that God is too." Not to start a religious debate, but this personally comforted me and made me really reflect on the movie and my personal beliefs. You don't have good without evil, and you certainly can't have a savior without a demon. ((Come on people, it's the sabbath!)) Whomever or whatever you worship, I recommend it.

My daily dose of wisdom

Preach.

Dear Sugar Daddy:

Size 5 1/2 in boys. Please and thank you.

Let's Pretend...

That in the event I have money left over once I pay my monthly bills I will buy something off of my wish list. Despite the fact that it is a three pay month, I am 150% sure I will still manage to owe money to the man for something! In the meantime, these are what I have been eyeing up....

These are very similar to the grey Vans I just purchased, but how adorable. Who new Keds were so stylish these days? They have managed to stay popular since, like, 1916. I can't make any promises that I won't buy these too.


I kind of need this. I am obsessed with the over-sized G-Shock. These run about $150-$175. Although I love myself enough to cough up the cash, I think I will never make the commitment.



This is practical. I need another place to sit in my living room. I really like the roundabout chair or at least the chair and 1/2. I will end up at IKEA i am sure, but I am digging this olive one; I can envision how nice my ass would fit in there.

Finally, Lance Gross. Not sure if he is for sale...but a girl can still LOOK.

I.can't.deal. He is too attractive. Be forewarned, there will be an obnoxious amount of photos of him to come.

Walk it Out

Working at a children's hospital has not only made me more aware of the many disorders that many patients and their families face but it has also provided me the opportunity to participate by raising awareness. October 3rd I am walking to support a co-worker's son, who suffers from childhood apraxia of speech. Childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) is a motor speech disorder. Children with CAS have problems saying sounds, syllables, and words. This is not because of muscle weakness or paralysis. The brain has problems planning to move the body parts (lips, jaw, tongue) needed for speech. The child knows what he or she wants to say, but his/her brain has difficulty coordinating the muscle movements necessary to say those words, according to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association website.

I can't imagine how frustrating this must be for a child who wants so badly to talk but is trapped as their mouth won't form the words they are thinking. As a parent, it must be heart wrenching. However, there is hope that with research and many hours of speech therapy, the words will come. My co-workers and I formed a team to walk/run and it should be a great event. They have already raised $17,000. Please check out the website to educate yourself; and if your feeling generous, it would be greatly appreciated if you wanted to donate.

Heads or Tails?

This is so true. I think I am going to go back to making all major decisions this way.

Today's Notable Events...

A few notable things occured today:

1. My parents have been married for 32 years today.
In a world of divorce this gives me hope that someday I can fall madly in love with my best friend.

2. Willow Smith, (Jada and Will's daughter) has signed to Jay Z's label and has a hot new song out (Whip My Hair) She is 9. This is absurd. Even more absurd, I may actually like it. I was playing with my trolls when I was 9...

It seems simple, but yet so complex.

Continuing my "new season, new me" mantra, I went out on limb and did something I haven't done in a while. I went on a date. That being a whole separate story, I wanted to bring up a conversation me and my date had. We were making casual conversation par for the course, when he asked me very matter of factly: "Tell me something about yourself that your embarrassed/scared to admit."

Uhhhmm excuuuuuuuse YOU!? I was surprised at how forward and private a question he was asking. I guess he saw the look on my face because he clarified by saying: "What's the big deal? Everyone has some dirty laundry to air, and if you can't tell a stranger, who can you tell?

Not only did this challenge me, but I think I was impressed with his matter-of-fact response. You don't get answers if you don't ask questions. Here I sit, 4 days later, and I am still pondering my appropriate, safe answer. What's my dirty laundry? What is yours?

Dear Summer: Im over you.

It's nothing personal. Acutally... its entirely personal. I am just over it. I can't wait for the first crisp Autumn night where I can sleep with the windows open and wake up a little chilly. I want to wear a scarf again and dig my hoodies out of the closet. I want to pre-game for a football game in my sweatpants.

It's the perfect time of year to start fresh. Or maybe, just start over. I am trying to make an effort to work out in some way, everyday. I am flirting with the idea of going back to school and cracking the books again. I am even trying to finish decorating my apartment that I have been inhabiting for months. I may even give my blog a face-lift, as I have been on a hiatus. I feel like I have some challenges to face and I guess there is no better time than the present. Shit. I just might be on the brink of rediscovering myself. So...here's to fall and whatever it may bring.

Speechless

I was wasting time with S & E last night and we were paroozing internet shiz when S showed us this wedding proposal caught on tape. It's long but totally worth it. Normally I find wedding proposals to be cheesy and regular. However, this one is totally unique and so much thought went into it. That is one lucky girl.

Not only was I left with a tear in my eye but also the lingering thought, could anyone love me
enough to do something so hopelessly romantic?

yesterday

something about this quote makes me feel good.