Photo Dump

While taking some pics yesterday, I realized there were some pictures on Phill's camera that had just been forgotten on there so I figured a good old fashioned photo dump was in order here. Enjoy!

Cooking up some homemade BBQ Chicken. Yeah, I'm that awesome of a wife. I, the veg, make meat for the hubs.

Bah-buh-que sawce

Plus, I put together some rice crispie treats. I'll kindly neglect to tell you how much of this I consumed

I just thought the light looked pretty shining in our little home

MARGOT!

My Goodwill finds from yesterday. I scored!

Doesn't she just look adorable here? Hiding behind the loveseat {where the sun shines in} is her new favorite hangout.

All together now: "Awwww!"

Date night get-up with my Goodwill swag! I was a bit afraid of the skirt, so I asked Phill if it was too short, or just cute. He would be honest. He said it was good so I went with it! I was still kinda unsure throughout the night, though!

Well, I have a lot to do in a limited amount of time today since I woke up at noon, and then, since I was so tired and finally had the opportunity to catch up on missed sleep, I immediately napped for an additional 2 hours on the couch. Lame? Maybe. Since 2 I've been online and now I have errands to accomplish before Verge Movie Night tonight!

Happy Tuesday to you all!

Rory & Lorelai Are Just Leaving?!

Oh man guys. I started watching Season 2 of GG. I just finished the episode where Lorelai breaks down and decides not to marry Max. Obviously, a road trip is in order after making a rash drastic decision that alters you life. Oh man.

So...today was tricky. I got a phone call at 5:30AM telling me there were too many nurses scheduled and I shouldn't come in unless I hear otherwise. At first, I was frustrated because I need the hours and I need to accumulate PTO, but then I remembered I like to sleep so I became happy. Then, at 10 I was called again saying a nurse is sick and my relief for her would be greatly appreciated. I obliged. I arrived at 11:30ish, went to 5C (I've never worked this floor before), got report from sicky nurse, and then the craziness ensued.

Scary times. Frustrating, frustrating times.

But! I made it out alive. I then met Phillip at the church for a marriage seminar thing that was going on. I only caught the last half, but it was pretty cool. This is what I learned: I still really love my husband =)

BIG NEWS!

Ok, the news really isn't that big, but I'm so proud of myself. The news is this: I completed a crafty project. A sweet garland! There are so many lovely garlands out there right now. If I had my way, I would have a slew of garlands with which to decorate and redecorate our little home. But, I have neither the will nor the talent to make this dream a reality. Therefore, I will stick to being proud of my one garland {at least for now}. My bathroom won the rights to garland #1.

{Obviously NOT garland, but these lovely ladies are new to el bano, too.}

It adds a little something, without adding too much. I am pleased. {I always feel the urge to insert a smiley face after sentences like that, but then I'm afraid I'll be judged for my overzealous usage of smiley faces.}

Materials: Coffee dyed coffee filters, natural colored coffee filters, sheet music, pretty floral fabric from pillow case found at a thrift store, and pretty lace fabric found at another thrift store! Oh, yeah and the rope stuff...found at a thrift store. So what! Yes, maybe I am a thrift store junkie! I cannot possibly see how this could be viewed as a "problem".  So get over it =) {That smiley face was necessary. Duh.}

I drew inspiration for the little garlands here and here.

Also, a sweet treat package from Mom & Dad Oprie arrived today. YUM! I may have eaten 4 already. I'm not sure my taste buds have the capacity to be sweeted out. I have an insane sweet tooth that is pretty much nagging me all the time.

What you can't see is the little puppy nose that was desperately trying to get a bite of this delicious treat.

Happy Friday everyone! Congratulations! You made it to the weekend! 

{I'll be working this weekend. Bummer.}

Gift Cards are Great

I swear I'm not a vain woman, but I really did take another picture of my outfit tonight. I think it's just because I'm SO PLEASED with my recent great thrifting success. Tonight, I wore the 2nd of 4 new dresses:

 

My favorite part is the leggings! Sometimes Walmart can surprise you. I bought two pairs of leggings, including these sweet polka dot ones, for $3 each.

I was pretty proud of this braid headband.

"Why the fancy night?" you ask? Umm...only a rad swag date night with my super hot husband. Ok, maybe we used a gift card at Red Lobster, but it's always fun to go out, even if only for super garlic biscuits.

Can you believe tomorrow is February? I know a lot of people agree that time flies, but since we've moved I'd been thinking that time actually hasn't gone by too quickly...until January. Perhaps it's just that I'm finally feeling totally normal now? Normal to be living my life here? That's my best guess, anyway.

On a totally separate note, have you heard the new rap song with the tag line "black and yellow, black and yellow"? If you're a Steelers fan, then of course you have (Brautigams). 

A bunch of jr. high kids were singing it at camp, and we heard it on the way home (I have a recent obsession with hip-hop because 99.3 is the Classic Hip-Hop radio station...AWESOME). That song is about nothing. Plus, I have no idea what "black and yellow" has to do with anything in the song. It doesn't seem to be about the Steelers. Perhaps the artist and his posse are from Pittsburgh? Maybe he just really likes the colors black and yellow? Hmmm. Yep, now I'm going to look it up.

...beep boop beep...

And the answer is...Yes, the artist, Wiz Khalifa, is from Pittsburgh. I bet you didn't expect to become up to date on current events simply by checking out my sweet blog, did you? 

You're welcome. Hehe.

But seriously....all you Midwesterners better be taking cover for all the snow that's "supposedly" coming your way! Is it crazy that I kinda wish I was there to experience it? Snow...

Hmmm yes...

I'm in a post-massage bliss.

Deeply happy.

Except when my stomach started rumbling towards the end of the massage.

But who cares? I had an awesome 1-hour massage.

Consider me pleased.

I'm also so happy to be wearing one of the cute vintage dresses I bought earlier this week!

I doubt the grand total cost of this outfit would exceed $25. I know the dress was $5 and from what memory I have left I believe the belt was thrifted for $1. The tights came from Walmart a while back so the probable cost is around $2-3. The necklace was bought for about $4-5 while antiquing, the cardigan was purchased on super sale at Elder-Beerman for $3, and the shoes came from Target on sale about a year ago for maybe $15. Alright, so maybe my math isn't the greatest, but those are some pretty rocking deals, huh???

I adore thrift shopping. It's a task I generally do alone (well, with all the rest of the elderly in Sun City, anyway) to find some absolutely beautiful used gems. I have the great luck of living near an unofficial retirement town. This means, lots of beautiful (and, of course, some NOT so beautiful) vintage finds! Yay!

Happy Friday, you lovely people!