25 August 2011

idioms anyone?

I guess it's time to spill the beans about our moving plans.

We're moving.

Whew. There. I said it. Cat's out of the bag. The lid's come off. It's out in the open. It's no longer under...well you get the picture.

We're not going far, but we are moving out of our beloved little neighborhood for the time being. Basically, we were faced with an offer we just couldn't refuse [please re-read that sentence in a Godfather voice, k thanks]. Bigger house, less rent. And since we're such smart cookies, we jumped on the opportunity. The hope is that we'll be able to get some money socked away sooner, buy a house, and move back to our beloved little neighborhood.

But it's not all peaches and cream over here. The house is kind of a disaster area, so we've got to get cracking if we're gonna get it in ship shape before we move in. Not to mention we're cuttin' it pretty close, considering we've got less than two months before our deadline. That may seem like a piece of cake, but Boyfriend and I do have full-time jobs. So we'll be burning the midnight oil for weeks to come.

At the end of this, I'll be in dire need of a manicure, a massage, and a couple drinks.

Any skilled laborers volunteers to help us on our race against time to get our new house in order??? Anyone?

05 August 2011

thank you mamie eisenhower

Thank you for this.

In case you're wondering, I've been spending all of my time here. Trying to vanquish the hot pink madness that is this bathroom.

Also, if you're wondering, I will be there again tonight. And tomorrow. And the next day. And so on.

Cross your pretty little fingers and perhaps I'll get to divulge a complete update soon. I have a several photos just as scary as these.

Excited yet?

30 July 2011

two things you know nothing about & banana bread

I just made banana bread. On a Saturday morning. Before 8 o'clock.
I'd say I officially rock. Or rule. Or am a domestic princess turned queen. My crown's in the mail folks. I have to send a special shout-out to GerRee for the inspiration. That is to say, when she was up super early (before the sun, I think) a couple weeks ago she made banana bread before the hubbers even woke up, and it appears I'm on track to do the same today with Boyfriend. But had she not mentioned it to me, I'm certain the thought wouldn't have popped into my head this morning. At 6:30.  [sidenote: I've been steadily working on home improvement projects that I will breakdown for you later, but for now just know I have broken nearly every nail in that awkward imgonnaripyournailbelowthequick kinda way. And Left Hand Pointer Finger Nail, or LHPFN for short, keeps folding in half when I type. Ok, that was more like a side-story, but it's really buggin the shit outta me.] Boyfriend will be so excited when he wakes to the smell of fresh baked banana bread and macadamia nut coffee wafting through the house. In fact, he'll probably put a rush on that crown just to make sure it gets here super quick and people aren't under the assumption I'm still a lowly domestic princess. (For good measure I'll go ahead a fry some bacon too.)


It also comes to mind that had GerRee and I not taken our TV challenge [another topic I have yet to discuss-bad blogger!], I might have just sauntered into the living room, plopped on the sofa, and fallen under the spell of crap MTV before even coming out of my sleep fog. It also helps that I'm uber excited and motivated to work on the aforementioned, but not elaborate upon, house projects. So there. Two things you know nothing about are the reason I'm blathering on at 7:30 in the morning. Aren't you happy I decided to share this with you? I know I am. 


Update: I did in fact fry bacon. Boyfriend was pleasantly surprised by the banana bread. Ok, let's face it-he was shocked! Also, I fixed Boyfriend's necklace, which has been on the to-do list for months. And I repaired the dress form Mary got me, so I can shoot stock photos for mary&nell. Yipee!

14 July 2011

I'm no longer awkward!

It's true. Writing about my awkwardness and awesomeness must be helping me rid myself of the awkward elements because I just can't think of any. Seriously. The totally random dream I had about a totally random person doesn't count. (no, I'm not telling you.) And I don't think getting swamp ass at work counts either. (it's Texas in. the. summer.) And neither does dropping the F bomb in front of your friend's small children you haven't seen in well over a year...and then doing it again. Ok, so maybe those do count. Damn. I guess I'm not losing any awkwardness.

Fine. Then on to awesome. I'm awesome. Nuff said.

Oh, and The Help [thanks Seester!]. And Harry Potter movie marathons. Oh, and Rahr brewery. And $5 pizza with garlic butter sauce! Awesome!!

And now for a little mary&nell lookbook teaser [everyone likes pretty pictures, right?]:

13 July 2011

back to the future







I'd say I have a case of the Mondays, but it's Wednesday. So, I don't know what I have. If it was Monday, then I would be sharing these photos on the day they took place, albeit four hours ahead of time, in which case it's really like I've traveled back in time. Maybe I do have a case of the Mondays...

07 July 2011

Yo peeps, it's Thursday!

 

Awkward
1. Imagining me saying "yo peeps" outloud
2. Adding up the amount of time you spend per week watching TV. Yeah, go ahead. I dare you.
3. Laughing HYSTERICALLY at Melissa and Joey while Boyfriend makes his "this is lame" face.
4. When other people notice you laughing at jokes from their completely separate, often private, conversation.
5. The high-pitched squeals that escape every time you mention how close the Harry Potter release is! 

Awesome
1. Visits from GerRee!
2. Tapatias. Mmmmmmmm (asada tacos are THE BEST)
3. Making my first sale on Etsy! Woot woot!
4. New jobs! (not me, but awesome anyway!)
5. New babies! (again not me, but yay Chad and Steph! Tripp Lawson, born July 4th!)