Weekend!

Hi, friends.  Sorry for being MIA yesterday, I ended up sleeping through the past two days.  But I am back and ready for action.  It feels so strange that it's the weekend because I basically missed the last two days, but I'll take it!  And it's supposed to be stupid warm on Sunday in Chicago.

This weekend is kinda big for me because it's the one year anniversary of this here blog!  I can't believe it.  I remember starting it and having no idea what I was doing or what I wanted to achieve.  I've been so pleasantly surprised by the wonderful blogging community and all of the fantastic ladies that have become part of my daily routine.  Thank you all SO MUCH for reading and making it worth it!!  I know for a fact that I wouldn't still be doing it if it weren't for you.  You help keep a girl accountable!

Let's make this year better than the last!

What are you guys up to this weekend?  It sprung up on me, so I don't really have any set plans other than a lunch to discuss the blogging/social networking world with a friend.  I hope to find some new inspiration and drive and, really, it's couldn't be happening on a more apropos weekend.

Happy weekend, friends!  And THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!

photo credit: Luis Monteiro    

Strep Throat Mini-Vacation.

I'm sicky poo; strep throat unexpectedly popped up on me.  I guess it's always unexpected.  Whatever.

I can't tell if that means I will have more time to lay around and peruse the internet and be a better blogger, or if I will be lethargic and barely check Facebook.  If last night is any example, we're leaning towards the latter.

The only thing that's been great about this so far is that I totally diagnosed myself.  I might as well be a doctor.  Seriously, I felt almost completely fine*, but noticed a strange, sore throat.  "Strep.  It must be!" thought I.  And, after feeling somewhat foolish for leaving work early to go to a Walgreens Take Care Clinic (which was awesome and I totally recommend, btw) I was quickly vindicated with a positive throat culture.  I've never felt so gratified to be sick.

If you want me, I'll be holed up in my apartment for the next 48 hours per doctor's (er, nurse practitioner's) orders.

*This has since turned into body aches and sleeplessness.  Not fun.

photo: Serious Milton by Geir Akselsens    

Frugal Outfit Tuesdays: By the Seaside.

By the Seaside. by justagirlandherstuff featuring flat shoes

I'm sure it's just because I'm itching for a vacation or a for a way to flee the city, but this outfit makes me daydream.  

I picture it with big, salt-filled hair.  My hair is always fantastic near the ocean.  Does yours react the same way?  I try to recreate it with sea spray and it's just never the same.  I usually hate when humidity comes into contact with my lovely tresses (right), but give a girl a frothy drink and some ocean waves and nothing can be wrong.  Except maybe for the searing sunburn I would inevitably receive.

Anyway.  This outfit could be a little too structured for vacation, but the beauty of it is you can just keep removing accessories and it would still be great!  

And all under $50.  thankyouverymuch.

Color blocking.

I keep seeing this dress pop up and it makes me smile every time I see it.  Though it is certainly not appropriate for my body type; I'm pretty sure I wouldn't be able to fit even one boob in there.  With that said, I think you should go for it!  It's from Urban Outfitters and pretty inexpensive at $59. 

The sherbet color makes me swoon and juxtaposed against the black and peach it's even more wonderful.  (Or is that navy?  Even better if it's navy!)

Get it!  Get it!  Get it! 

Well, hello, weekend!

I thought this photo was too sweet to not post.  Isn't it kind of heart-breaking/-warming at the same time?  Aw, Kermit, I know how you feel. 

Happy weekend, dear friends!  What are you up to?

I plan on brunching and shopping.  Grocery shopping, that is.  And, since it's pay day, I'm planning to buy myself a blender because I really want to start making this smoothie for breakfast.  Any recommendations (on the blender front)?  I'm headed to Target tomorrow, so definitely not anything too expensive.  I mean, blending is certainly not gonna take over my life -- no need for it to take over my pay check, right?

I've become so excited about grocery shopping lately.  I started preparing my list two days ago and just keep adding to it.  Eeep!  There are just so many recipes that I want to try (and we should all know by now that patience is not my virtue)!  And I personally love the idea of a stocked freezer all ready to go when I want to be lazy.

Well, now I'm basically talking about my errands; I'm sure you really love reading all about that.  I'll stop rambling and start the countdown to the weekend... 

I am now officially working for the weekend, friends.

photo via Nasty Hobbit