February 6, 2008

Trading One Vice For Another...

Since today, sugar is a thing of the past for me {boo}, I indulged in one of my other vices to get me through....TJ Maxx. I can, and have on many occasions, spend hours in this store. I love to get a cart, have a full bottle of water and just roam...it's like therapy to me. I always find the BEST stuff and leave feeling refreshed and happy with my purchases...and today was no exception. Here are some of my finds....

Kate Spade Eley sunglasses for only $39.99. They retail for $180...perfect for the beach this summer.



Cole Haan Paige Double Strap belt on clearance (twice) for $36. It retails for $150 and I've been wanting one like this to cinch my comfy, oversized sweaters...just like the women in Paris.


Ryka Tri-Trainer Running Shoes in orange for the gym. They were only $24.99 and they are so comfortable!

What a great way to start Lent...

The Begining of Lent...

I've decided to give up refined sugar {sweets} for Lent, and I'm really nervous. I wanted to give up something that would really "hurt"....but this is one of my worst vices in this life, so it's much harder than one would think. Please put in a prayer for me to your higher power...

I'll keep you posted on my progress in the next 40 days...hopefully by Easter I won't even want a chocolate bunny.

February 5, 2008

Progression of Time.

I saw this today and think it is one of the coolest things I've seen in a while. This family in Argentina started taking photos of themselves back in 1976, when it was just the husband, Diego, and his wife. Then continued taking photos every year on the same day, June 17th, of every member of the family. It is so amazing and beautiful to watch the progression of these people as the years pass by. J. and I are definately starting this! See the whole progression up to 2007 here.

Fat Tuesday.

I just realized that for those of us hanging out in the Christian calendar world, today is Fat Tuesday, or Mardi Gras, if your down in New Orleans! Today is the day to eat and do whatever we want. Then tomorrow, Ash Wednesday, marks the beginning of Lent where we will sacrifice something for 40 days. I'll be thinking all day about what I shall give up...

Vote.

Just a reminder that today is the day to vote...don't forget to put your 2 cents in!

Manhattan Chien.

Among my repertoire of 'favorite blogs' was one called Manhattan Chien, about a french bulldog living in Manhattan. I loved reading it and thought the owner was so artistic and clever with his blog and posts. I hadn't checked it in a while. Then last night, while I was scolling through my favorites I hit on this one, and read that in November, Eti, the french bulldog had died of a brain lesion. I feel really upset and sad thinking about my own little Brooks, and knowing I will undoubtly outlive him...this is the hardest thing about having pets. Their departure is always too soon.


When I first found this site, I bought J. a red t-shirt with this adorable picture on front...he loves it.

February 4, 2008

Superbowl Commercials.

I thought this was the funniest commercial from the Superbowl...maybe because of our previous rat problem. {Pause music below to hear commercial}


I think I'm going to miss all the Superbowl action around here. I kinda like taking Brooks in the backyard, and hearing Wycleaf Jean singing at the Waterfront at 10 pm. Oh well...maybe in another decade or so.