Whiny Wednesdays

Happy HUMP Day!

 

Today, I have nothing to whine about.  I have no complaints, no beef, no quarrels, and no concerns.  I have a loving, handsome, considerate, amazing boyfriend, both of our amazing families that love and support us, a whole network of friends who are always there for me and still talk to me despite deleting my facebook account, and I have a great job in a terrible economy.

 

What could I possibly have to complain about?

 

Maybe next week we'll start doing Wishful Wednesdays instead of Whiny Wednesdays...

 

There's so much more in life to wish for than to whine about.  It's all about how you choose to view the world. 

 

 



Manic Monday

And yet ANOTHER fantastic weekend has come and gone.  I had one of the best weekends ever, from Friday to Sunday.  Friday night we celebrated TWO birthdays downtown, for Jessica and Hayley.  We started with dinner and then dancing at District 30 and DiveBar.  It was a blast from beginning to end.  Here's some photo evidence!

ALL the beautiful ladies <3

Me & Hayley

My silly love butt

Clearly, we had been drinking at this point.

I miss my roomie! <3

My man knows how to get down.  Just sayin.

#goodTimes

I found a Chiver!!!!!

Photo Op! 

Apparently I was really excited to wash my hands.

In the spirit of Halloween...



I love this man. <3


Then SATURDAY night we went to Weimar for a Halloween party!  I was Pocahontas, and Brandon was a cowboy.  (It was a theme party.)  I ended up winning Sexiest Female Costume, and I even lasso'd a couple hostages.  Overall, an amazing night, with amazing people, on an amazing piece of property.

Reward:  $6,000,000

He caught him an injun. 

How. 

I got me a cowboy!!!  Yeeeee hawwww!!

Aaaaand sexiest female costume goes to.......

ME! 

 

Sunday was spent recovering.  Sleeping in, running a few errands, and watching a movie with the love of my life.  I have zero complaints about the last three days.  I had so much fun, and got to spend time with some of my very favorite people in the world.  I hope everyone has a safe and Happy Halloween week!!! 

 

Whiny Wednesdays

Today's rant:

People who can't drive in the rain.

Look, I understand that there is water falling from the sky.  And I'm sure it's terrifying for you.  But if that's the case, then please stay home.  Or wait until non-rush hour to be out and about.  Most importantly, just stay out of my lane and we'll be fine.

You don't need to drive 20 mph in a 45 mph area.

You don't have to have your windshield wipers on HIGH when it's merely sprinkling.

 When you're already IN the roundabout, you have the right-of-way.  Don't stop in the middle to let the mergers in.  You're holding me up.

You don't need your high beams.  It's not that dark in the daytime in the rain.

If there are 10 cars lined up behind you because you're going so slow, PULL OVER.

This also applies when it's not raining, but more so in the rain.  It's not acid, people.  It's just water. 

Don't freak out.  Keep calm and drive on.

Manic Monday

Another Monday, here and unwelcome.  Today is dark, cold, cloudy and raining.  It's my favorite weather, but I'd rather be at home in bed, snuggled up with a movie and my Love.  

Instead, I'm at work.  

Not exciting. 

I did have a fantastic weekend, however.  Friday night we decided to check out the Crab Feed at the Thunder Valley Casino buffet.  It was delicious, and well worth the money spent.  I didn't eat $26-worth of food, but it was so tasty that I didn't care.  Saturday morning we slept in until around 11:00 am, had a great gym session, and then spent the rest of the day with our good friends, Monique & Jason, at Six Flags' Fright Fest!

Me & B...why does my ass look so huge?...

Brown Sugar.  She will always be my sweetness <3

Jason, Monique, Me & Brandon

We all had a great time, and I can't wait til the four of us can go back for Holiday in the Park!  

Sunday was spent sleeping, relaxing, and running a few errands.  Overall, another great weekend has come and gone, and I'm very much looking forward to all the festivities of the Halloween party we're attending next week.  I'm sure the photos and stories next Manic Monday will be far more entertaining.  Stay tuned...

Happy Monday, folks!

Fashion Friday!!

Another Fashion Friday is upon us!

And tonight is date night.  I'm not sure where we're going, so I have to be prepared for all possibilities.  Dinner downtown?  Bowling?  Mini golf?  Billiards?  Movies?  

Who knows?

So my fashion pick for this mystery date is:

Dark wash jeans, a light colored top (not necessarily white), a colorful cardigan or wrap of some kind, a colorful heel (different from the shirt), and some bold accessories to bring it together.

This outfit can be good for almost anything we decide to do tonight.  I'll just tuck a pair of socks in my clutch in case we go bowling, and I'll be set for any activity.  

What would you wear on YOUR date night?

HAPPY FRIDAY!!!!

Whiny Wednesdays

Roseville Moms.  

Probably my least favorite group of people, as a whole.  

I know some of you personally, and this is not directed at you, because what I'm about to describe is NOT who you are.  I know this.  But there is a stigma about Roseville Moms that I buy into, based on personal experience with these wenches.

You can spot a Roseville Mom from a mile away:

Bleached or highlighted hair.

Spray tan.

Too many accessories.

Always freshly manicured nails.

An SUV they don't really know how to drive.

Sometimes a hat that's been bedazzled with cheap rhinestones.

Workout attire because they don't work, they just rise and exercise.

Misbehaved children.

Every morning on the way to work, I drive through a quaint Roseville neighborhood, where the speed limit is 25 mph.  No one ever does the speed limit, so I typically cruise through at 30 mph.  

This morning, there was a stereotypical Roseville Mom in a Ford Escape riding my ass ALL THE WAY down Diamond Oaks.  I would normally tap my brakes to signal that this makes me uncomfortable and I'm about to brake check you so back the f*** off.  Today, I just decided to let it go.  We pull up to a stop sign, and this woman jerks her car around me to turn right, pulls up next to me, flips me off with her perfect, acryllic pink & white tips, and mouths "f*** you" as she stares me down through her Gucci sunglasses.  

So now I have a couple of questions:

1) Where are you going that is so important that you feel a need to do more than 30 mph in a residential area?  Your own neighborhood, in fact?

2) If you can afford to bleach your hair, buy Gucci sunglasses, get your nails done, and spray on that fake tan (though, not very well), why don't you drive a better car than a Ford Escape?

3) How did you feel when you pulled up next to me and I smiled at you as you showcased those horrific displays of unlady-like actions?

4) How's menopause?

If you know me at all, you know I have road rage.  I struggle with it every day.  I'm working on it, and today I showed amazing strength and growth by just smiling at this woman and not rolling down my window to tell her how I really felt.  But as soon as I saw the acryllic tips and bleached hair, I knew it would have been a waste of time anyway.  There's no recession in Roseville, and these Moms prove it.  

Keep it up, ladies.  You look great.  

To my friends who have children and happen to live in Roseville, this is not for you.  Don't be offended.

Manic Monday

Oh Monday, you - like many men (but not my man) - come too soon.  

It was a great weekend, from Thursday to Sunday.  We'll count it as a weekend because we kicked it off with some $5-doubles at R15.  Thursday was my younger brother's 21st birthday.  I can hardly believe it.  Months ago, I told him that I wanted to take him out and buy him his first legal drink.  So, that's exactly what I did.

It's only right that a girl buy's her baby brother his first legal drink.

And yes, we drank.   

And we drank some more.

Overall, it was a great evening.  Brandon was sweet enough to be our sober driver, but he came along to play pool and have dinner with us as well.  Happy Birthday, Trevor.  Enjoy your 21st year, and don't get into too much trouble.  DUI's are expensive.  Get to work, hungover or not.  We love you =)

Saturday morning we decided to get up early and take a spontaneous drive (that we'd be trying to plan and do for the last 2 weekends) to Dillon's Beach.  It was a gorgeous drive, a beautiful day, ideal weather, and the perfect company.

He's the love of my life. Cliche, but true.

Also the best kisser of my life. Can't lie.

Just showing off how awesome we are.  No biggie.

Adorable, right?  Wasn't even my idea.  He's just that cute.

Being even more awesome.

Saturday night we spent with friends, and Sunday we spent recovering from Saturday night with friends.  We had an amazing weekend; so fun and relaxing.  What more could a girl ask for?

Happy Monday.  May your week be swift and painless. <3

Fashion Friday

I love Fashion Fridays!  Today, it's dark and cloudy outside, and looks like there's a good chance of rain.  If I could pick any outfit I wanted for a day like this, here's what I'd choose...

This is casual, but bright on a gloomy day.  Dark wash skinny jeans with a grey sweater, some simple black and grey/silver accessories, and a pop of color with the shoes and coat.  Then a patterned umbrella to complete the rainy day look and draw attention to yourself.  I love to be the center of attention. so I'm always up for something that will make people look at me. =)

Tuesday Shoesday

It's Tuesday Shoesday! My favorite day of the whole week.  This past weekend I went out to Off Broadway Shoes in Natomas and found this gem on the Clearance shelf for........

...wait for it...

...$20!!

Yes, $19.97 + tax.  I couldn't believe it.  I would have bought another pair in a different color if they had my size, but apparently a women's size 8 is the most common shoe size. 

These are peep-toe, platform pumps made by Eva & Zoe.  You can also find them in a similar color (and a knock off brand) at Charming Charlie in the Fountains at the Galleria at Roseville, but for a higher price.  Off Broadway Shoes in Natomas has FOUR colors on clearance right now: a light pink, a light blue, black, and white.  They're all equally adorable, but seeing as how Fall is here, I opted for the darker color that matches more.

Stay tuned for another fabulous find next Tuesday Shoesday :)

Manic Monday

This weekend was one like any other: full of non-stop activity and family.  We shopped, we slept, we ate, and we celebrated.  

Sunday we decided to take a ride to downtown Sacramento and enjoy a sandwich at The Sandwich Spot on the corner of 18th and Q.  It was my first time there, and it was pretty delicious, but a little pricey.  

Naturally, Brandon was sneaky and snapped a picture or two while I was eating.  Lucky for me, he didn't catch me with my mouth wide open. 

The weather this weekend was cool and breezy, so we decided to eat on the porch of the restaurant.  I was nice enough to warn B that I wanted a picture of him, so he got to pose.  Isn't he cute?

After lunch we decided to take a walk around Old Sacramento, where there was a small music festival happening.  We stopped for a few minutes to watch a drumline, which we assumed was from Grant High School based on their t-shirts.  They had amazing rhythms and cadences, and even a young female rapper who was pretty impressive.

One of the many things I love about my boyfriend is that he isn't afraid to be silly.  So I got him to take a picture with his face in a wood cutout of a female school teacher.  He's always making me laugh :)

After Old Sacramento, we went into Natomas where I found an amazing pair of peep-toe pumps on clearance for only $20!!  Watch tomorrow for Tuesday Shoesday so you can see pictures :)  

After our shopping adventures we went to my folks' house for dinner and cake to celebrate my brother's 21st birthday.  (God, I'm old.)  He won't be officially 21 until Thursday, but in the interest of celebrating with the whole family, it was easiest to do it on a weekend.  Happy Early Birthday, Brother!

AND NOW MONDAY!!

Today will be calm, if all goes according to plan.  An easy day at work, followed by a couple of houses to look at, finishing laundry, and the gym.  So although I call this post "Manic Monday," I think it will be completely the opposite.  Fingers crossed...

Happy Monday :)

Instagram Photo Dump

I always see my friend, Lisa Williams, posting her "Instagram Photo Dump Day" pics, so I figured I'd give it a shot.  Here goes...

Juneau, AK

Tim & Kate's wedding

Me & My Love

The Park Ultra Lounge

Eli & Ali

Shadow Love

CA State Fair

From the top of the Ferris Wheel

Ronnie's birthday!

'MERICA

The Fountains

National Boyfriend Day. I love him.

And my personal favorite photo.  He's the best kisser....ever.  Be jealous.