Tick-Tock! Tick-Tock!

“Nature gives you the face you have at twenty; it is up to you to merit the face you have at fifty.
-Coco Chanel

From top to bottom we have: 23rd Birthday, 24th Birthday, 25th Birthday and 26th Birthday.

Okay, so, today, October 14th marks exactly the start of the last month of my 26th birth year.  Um, where in the world has the time gone?  Like, dude, I was 15 just yesterday.  Yesterday, I tell you.  I remember listening to Blink 182s "What's My Age Again", thinking, yikes, 23, that is effin' old.  And, then Sugar Ray singing about being 25 years old.  Again, I felt like 25 was so, so, so far away.  Yet, 23 and 25 came and went.  In a blink of an eye here I stand at 26.  Only one month away from being 27.  That is like only three years away from 30.  Ugh, yeah, 30.  They say it's the new 20, right?  Absofreakinlutely (yeah, not a word, I know).  When I was 15 I had a much different notion of where I would be today.  And, though it isn't exactly what I expected.  It is in fact much more than I could have imagined.  And though I have yet to achieve world domination, there is always tomorrow.
xoxo

I-pic, You-pic, We all Scream for I-pic.

"Everything I learned I learned from the movies".
-Audrey Hepburn

Over-sensationalized-hype.  Sure, it's pretty nice to have your own reclining chair.  To have a waiter at your beck and call.  But, all the wazoo individuals made up about it?  Um, talk about overstatement.  Maybe, just maybe I am upset over the fact that my chocolate cake wasn't as good as I'd expected.  How can you possibly mess up chocolate cake?  Exactly.  Ugh.  Yeah, whatevs.  Now, when I look over the whole dessert ordeal (I should have ordered the brownie sundae) I must say that it was pretty cozy (no, I did not use the blanket, ew).  And, you can't go wrong with complimentary popcorn.  If you know anything about me, I cannot, absolutely cannot watch a movie without popcorn.  So, I-pic, you had me at the kernel.  And, though I don't see myself going to the I-pic for every movie experience (I like enjoying a film with the masses) it is most definitely a repeat.  If you haven't gone, go, kick up your feet and chill.  Just don't under any circumstance order the chocolate cake.  Let's be real, Publix does it better.  Oh, and if you were wondering what movie we chose for our first I-pic soiree, the lucky one was "Argo".  Ben Affleck, I heart you.
xoxo

Shh! She's Coming!

“Strong minds discuss ideas, average minds discuss events, weak minds discuss people.”
-Socrates

I do not.  Let me repeat.  I do NOT, condone cruel and unusual punishment.  I am all for peace and love, baby.  Now, with that being said, have you heard of "Scold's Bridle"?  You haven't?  Well, I'd suggest you google it.  Apparently, it was a mechanical device much like a muzzle used during Medieval times as punishment for gossiping and other things of that nature.  Yes, gossiping. Let it simmer.  Sounds absurd, right?  Completely.  Yet, why are there individuals adamant about speaking ill of others?  Are your lives that boring?  The idle mind is as bad as the idle hand.  Do you like to talk and talk and talk some more about things you know absolutely nothing of?  Hmm, I guess you should thank your lucky stars that we are living in the 21st century.  Right?  Right.  But, then again, history tends to repeat itself.  So, put that slithering tongue back in that overused mouth and pray.  Because, for your sake, I'd hope that Barbaric times are truly over.  Make sure your posse gets the memo.  Till next time.
xoxo

She's a Keeper.

"They say nothing lasts forever; dreams change, trends come and go, but friendships never go out of style"
-Carrie Bradshaw

The adult life is unaccommodating at times.  The measly 24 hours we have in the day is unreservedly not enough.  Our lives become monopolized between the monotonous activities that drive our daily routine.  It is utterly not okay to go out for breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week.  It is simply not okay to come home to your significant other a drunken fool every other night.  You are a big girl now.  You have big girl responsibilities.

The house could always be cleaner.  Your closet could always use more organizing.  And, the laundry basket seems to perpetually be full.  The domestic life is legit no joke.

And, this is where you realize if that person who says is your friend truly is your friend.  Because, at this point in your life it is utterly inconceivable to bum around like you did when you were a teenager.  For real.

Then you have the friend that you've known for what seems like forever.  The friend that comprehends that life can get a little hectic.  That is the friend you keep.

So, this post is just a little thanks to you, Teressa.  There is comfort in old friendships.  A comfort indefinable.  And, that is what you bring to me.  It never matters how long we haven't seen each other.  The moment we do, we always, pick up right where we left off.  And it had been far too long since our last rendezvous.

So, this morning we went for a morning walk on the beach, followed by breakfast, followed by smoothies.  I also had the pleasure of meeting Teress' good friend Debora.  Girls, I had a blast.  The conversation and the company could not have been better.

And, ladies, aren't we always on the prowl for fashion tips?  For ways to be a healthier eater?  For different ways to keep our tush in shape?  That is what I thought.  You don't even need to answer.  Well I have just the thing for you.  Debora and Teressa have a facebook page dedicated to just that.  For the every day girl.  Check out the SO YOU LIFE page.  And, don't forget to Like.  Till next time
xoxo

Livin' La Vida Vegas.

"Take me down to the paradise city where the grass is green and the girls are pretty"
-Guns N' Roses

For the husband's 25th birthday two years ago we decided we wanted to live la vida loca.  Well, the husband decided.  It has turned into somewhat of a tradition.  Every year for his birthday we take a trip to a place we've never been.  It is HIS birthday so I just go along with it.  Except when he wants to go to an island.  I cannot take the island life.  If it were up to him we would most likely travel to a different island every year.  I on the other hand, well, I am more of a city girl.  Hold-the-phone, sure, beaches are beautiful and sunshine is great.  But, let's be real.  You've seen one, you've seen them all.  So, to sin city we flew.  And, we had a fabulous time.  We made the Bellagio our home for a week, ate wonderful food, walked up and down the strip and laughed at the drunken mess of people swarming the inside of the casinos.  It was spectacular.  Until I got sick.  And, no, it wasn't caused from an alcohol binge.  It was a mild case of dehydration.  Yeah, only I would go to Vegas and become dehydrated.  So, here is what I suggest.  If you plan on going to Vegas during the month of June (it was 109 degrees at 10 o'clock at night) drink lots of liquids.  And, I mean H2O, not a vodka tonic.  Oh, so you think I am a party pooper?  Try having a bout of cold chills, nausea, and vomiting as you try to enjoy your delicious cheese burger.  Seriously.  Fun?  I think not.  Those sweet, sweet individuals standing under the blistering Vegas sun selling bottles of water are a lifesaver.  Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!  I also don't recommend spending a week in Las Vegas.  A weekend sure.  But, five whole days, you're pushing it.  Yeah, it was great to unwind poolside.  Yeah, it was great to meet Roberto Cavalli.  But, five days is two days too much.  Oh, and you must.  Seriously, MUST watch the O' Cirque De Soleil show.  The dancers. The story.  It was all exquisite.  And you would be so lucky to witness such beauty.  The husband and I relished in all the entertainment.  And, we'd definitely go back again.  Maybe.  Just maybe, I'd do a little gambling next time, actually, who am I kidding.  I do not gamble.  I'm still working on that poker face.  Till next time!
xoxo

Tears for Forest.

"Sometimes, I guess there's just not enough rocks. "
-Forrest Gump

In the words of Forrest Gump's momma, "Life is like a box of chocolates.  You never know what you're gonna get."  Well, unless your box comes with a legend.  Which I can safely assume mine was lost in the shuffle.  Let me just say that I am beyond glad that the work day of October 2, 2012 is officially over.  Today was simply one of those days.  One-of-those-days.  The kind of day that only a little Forrest could restore.  The more times I watch this movie the more tears I shed.  It's like I know what's coming and it makes it that much worst.  I am most definitely Miss.Sensitivity these last couple of days.  Where is this all coming from?  Okay, who am I kidding.  I cried when I saw "Bruce Almighty".  True.  So, so embarrassingly true.  So, you are totally judging me.  Judge away.  Judge away.  Forrest just reminds me of all the compassion that may still exist out in the terrible universe.  Right?  There are still good people out there?  There are still those that give without any expectations?  There are truly altruistic beings?  The optimist in me would like to believe there are.  For the sake of us all.  And, that is all I have to say about that.

What movie has made you cry?
I'd love to hear it.  Or are you like a friend of mine who doesn't cry.  At all.  Ever.  Not even during "Marley and Me", yeah, true story.  Crazy, I know.
Let me know!
xoxo

I am so over, being over, you.

"Trends change people change, it's all about details. If you dont pay attention to details you're doomed. I mean look at my nails! I went through junior high wearing nothing but pink.  Now pink makes me puke so I change, rearrange, see, it's called demented.  No seriously the color is called demented."
-Marcie
"Jawbreaker"

I completely.  Completely.  Seriously, I completely understand the redundancy of what I am about to outline.  The whole girl-on-girl drama.  You've had it.  I've had it.  We have all had it.  And, quite frankly I am pretty effin' over that -ish.  For real.  Ladies, let's all take a second, or two, actually take all the seconds you need and breathe.  Really, take a breath.  Inhale.  Exhale.  Inhale.  Exhale.  Inhale.  That is much better.  Now listen the eff' up.  I can speak for us all when I say, "Get off that ridiculous high horse and come back to planet Earth".  Like the color pink your attitude makes me want to puke.  Like, I just threw up in my mouth a little thinking of how utterly repulsive you are.  Yes you.  You know who you are.  The you that walks around like you own the place.  The you that forgets there are other human beings on this planet.  The you that probably does not have one single person who truly enjoys your presence. Not one. Nope, not even your momma.  Sad, isn't it?  The you with the self-entitled, self-centered, self-absorbed, self-indulgent, self-interested, self-seeking, selfish ailment.  You pollute my living space with your diarrhea of the mouth.  I hope reality smacks the smug right out of you.  True story.  Hey, I have got to keep it real.
xoxo