Save the Drama for your Mama

Here at work, things have gotten out of hand in the gossip department. While I can't go in too much detail because I have no idea who reads my blog, let's leave it at this:

It's toxic. It's hurtful. It's unproductive, and it sure as heck doesn't help anyone. I'm trying to make it stop, one quarter at a time... so I built this funny contraption:

It reads, "Conversation is an exercise of the mind. Gossip is merely an exercise of the tongue." -unknown

For every malicious story, thought, rant or rumor that is said in my office, a quarter will get deposited in to my gossip jar by whoever started it - myself included (as hard as I try, I'm guilty at times...we all are. Let's be honest with ourselves!)

Once the bank is filled to the brim, money will be donated to a charity of my choice. And we'll eliminate gossip slowly but surely, and the world will be solved of all its problems...

Here's hoping.

Pinterest

If you're like me, you find inspiration all over the interwebs - blogs, facebook, etsy, online stores, and so on...
If you're like me, you have 570 emails to yourself with links, quotes, and photos you like so that you never, never lose sight of the things you come across.
I'm constantly doing inbox searches for things I emailed to myself years ago and find myself googling the funniest things to try and remember where they originally came from.

And one day, along came Pinterest: a place to catalog the things you love.

I LOVE this site for so many reasons. It serves as a virtual pinboard of sorts, a little corner to call your own where you pull together all the things you find interesting, meaningful, purchase-worthy, cute, funny, etcetera etcetera etcetera. You can also "follow" collections by people who you might think have great taste.

I absolutely fell in love with one particular board last night that belongs to someone I get so much inspiration from in general. I love her mish-mosh of clothing, design, motivating words and beautiful photographs.

The website is still in private beta, so you have to request an invitation... but I guarantee you, it'll be worth the wait.

Happy pinning!

Perfect Imperfections

I am a published writer, folks! Haha - not quite, but I am so thrilled to have a little story about our wedding day featured on The Wedding Yentas. Check it out and leave love over there; those ladies deserve it!

(One day you'll stop hearing about our wedding, but not today...)

Things I'll Do, Things I Won't

Have you discovered the gem that is "To My Wife"? He's adorable, and sorry ladies, he's not even looking right now...

On the subject of Gchat:
All day everyday. Possibly even when we’re in the same room. Possibly…

30-Day Blog Challenge: Day 4th through WHATEVER!

My sister texted to honor me with BLOGGER OF THE YEAR award for being so horrible at my 30-day challenge. It's not that I couldn't do it; it's just that I would get disheartened to know that no one was reading my literary masterpieces. So to that I say, who cares...let's get back to business here! We have so much catching up to do:

Day 4 – Your favorite photograph of your best friend:

It goes without saying that our wedding day was by far my favorite day in life. But this girl? She made it truly THE BEST. Here we are at the end of the night - me in my bathrobe (and pearls, thankyouverymuch), her in pajamas, partying til the very end. Nicci, you complete me.

Day 5 – A photo of yourself two years ago:

Swinging on a rope in Puerto Vallarta (November, 2008)

Day 6 – A photo of an animal you’d love to keep as a pet:

Be still, my heart.

Day 7 – Your dream wedding: This one

Day 8 – A song to match your mood: Anything off this album. Seriously digging it right now. If you want a free copy, I'm handing them out like candy! And guess what? It's not even released yet!

Day 9 – A photo of the item you last purchased:

A soda from Boudin SF. Thrilling, eh?

30-Day Blog Challenge: Day THREE

Your idea of the perfect first date:

Sparks flying? Magic in the air? Butterflies? Sure, all of that is great... but honestly, a perfect first date to me just means good conversation and good chemistry. It doesn't matter if you're walking on the beach or walking in a grocery store; if you're having fun and laughing and getting good vibes, that's as perfect as a first date can be.

30-Day Blog Challenge: Day TWO

A photo of something you ate today:

a favorite healthy snack of mine, a la Trader Joe's