Tina

"Every girl is expected to have caucasian blue eyes, full Spanish lips, a classic button nose, hairless Asian skin with a California tan, a Jamaican dance hall ass, long Swedish legs, small Japanese feet, the abs of a lesbian gym owner, the hips of a nine-year-old boy, and the arms of Michelle Obama . The person closest to actually achieving this look is Kim Kardashian, who, as we know, was made by Russian scientists to sabotage our athletes." - Tina Fey

Inspired

I was stalking some fav blog ladies of mine {who have no idea who I am or that I stalk them and their great style} and while visiting The Peak of Tres Chic I clicked on a link she mentioned-MadebyGirl-The Truth About Becoming Free, in a blog by Jen Ramos.  I hope you love it and feel inspired, if anything, for the fact that it is not always easy to be so open

 

'...A story that resonates with me is the story of Jesus and the immoral woman found in Luke 7:36-50 where Jesus says to the woman: "Your faith has saved you; go in peace."'-Jen Ramos

Use It Properly.

We got terrible chinese take out last night.  And this was my fortune cookie.  What the hey?! 

Nevah Agin.

If you are in Raleighwood, the most best chinese take out is Peace China on, none other than, Peace Street.  We now know better than to wander elsewhere.

YOLO

I'm not big on Katie Couric-I mean, I'm not NOT big on Katie Couric, I just don't really know her very well.  We just don't run in the same circles, is what I'm saying.

Happy Friday-YOLO, Ya'll!

Aibilen

Glossy

     Excuse me ya'll, I've been on hiatus! So for all intents and purposes I started this blog as an outlet, way of expression, another form in which I can completely entertain myself with, myself. 

     So, right now, as I'm forcing my baby to take a nap, he is upstairs, choosing to cry it out, we are going on-  ok I wont even tell you how long because of what the hipsters might think of me-  I am living life on the edge, treating myself to 15 minutes in my lady room, and a cold bev. 

     That's right, my lady room.  Ever heard of a man room? Yes, me too-that's why I have a lady room.

Do you see that?  That's iced coffee in the middle of the afternoon!  Gah! Not morning, but afternoon! I'm going to be up way past my bedtime yall but I need something to calm these nerves-why on God's Green EARTH will this child not nap in the afternoon?!?  I WORK FROM HOME IN THE AFTERNOONS TAKE A NAP CHILD. Not just so I can work but so I can stay sane!  AND BLOG! ;o)

Ok here it is again, I'm about to take a sip, ready?

This afternoon break will involve catching up on some of my favorite glossies

Yes I do a little more than just light reading but if you know what I do for a living, you know it's nice to read about things that aren't really important, thus taking a break from things that are very important.  And that my friends, is called: balance.

Sometimes looking at the pictures of the pictures is more fun, and I'd be more than happy to show you some articles of note...

I have an appreciation for Ms. Allison Glock's (author) appreciations-perhaps you may feel the same?

Seems as though she's gone prodigal but has experienced renewing of heart and mind.  Come on back girl, we'd just love to have you!

I also have an appreciation for the Southern Living Idea House...

 And tufting.  And animal carcass. Antlers. Whatever.

And right now I'm in the process of decorating our outdoor space so I steal other people's ideas {oh you don't do that?}

I'm hoping to do a nice little covered porch re-do for a reasonable price so I've checked out my local thrift as well as craigslist in an effort to exude high cotton style-Oh you don't like good deals? Or thrift?  Or craigslist?  I'm afraid we may not have much in common.

PS I love Ballard, and Ballard's new partnership with SoLi {that's what I call it, much more sassy I think} and I even more so, I love that they are kind enough to their patronage to offer a coupon.  That I'll probably use. 

Labor Day Weekend

Good Morning!  This Labor Day Weekend we stayed in a cabin in the North Carolina mountains, just outside of West Jefferson.

I'm a beach girl myself, but I do love the mountains and I'm so thankful to live in a state where you can do both and decide for yourself ;o)

We made a few stops in Boone and Blowing Rock.  This is my redneck family in Blowing Rock, yes that is my child with no clothes on.  See.  What had happened was.  Is that. See.  We were in Boone first, it was hot, then it drizzled for a minute, then it was muggy, then the baby had a bottle.  And an explosion.  And I thought I packed extra clothes, so I took his dirty clothes off, to change him.  Of course.  I left the change of clothes {which I know you should always have, thanks perfect moms that have everything together, I know that already, stop telling me how to do things I already know} on the kitchen table.  So then it stopped raining and we decided to stop in Blowing Rock.  But had no clothes.  Ugh.  Why couldn't that happen in Boone where I saw multiple women waiting to eat lunch in restaurants that apparently don't require shoes?  That is a health hazard people.  And disgusting.  Unless you like hookworm.  They obviously wouldn't care about a baby wearing daddy, nekkid baby in tow.  Was that ugly?  It wasn't suppo'ed ta be.

Hey Whit, which do you like better, Boone or Blowing Rock?

Great finds in Boone-would you like to see?  Ok.

Melamine Platter

Blue Willow China

Just to name a few.

And then we went hiking.  I mean, you know not spelunking or whatever, just hiking trail for the non-avid mountaineer hiker but like the physical activity type people.

Ok one more, Whitten, look at the camera..

 
Great views. 
No there's not a baby in this carrier at the top of this rock. 

Pictures don't do justice-you should go see for ya'self!  Did you happen to take any travels?