I Like This Song

I discovered this song/video today and hooked already ... Lisa Mitchell "Coin Laundry".

Wish No. 9

A Yudu because I have always wanted my own screen printing system and this one has endless possibilities.

Wish No. 8

A subscription to Body + Soul Magazine, which I will be gifting to myself, because I have bought the past few issues on newsstands and have come to really love this particular magazine.

Wish No. 7

A really great Manicure/Pedicure in a fabulous color of OPI Nail Polish.

Wish No. 6

An Atlanta "Daycation" which I have been planning forever ...
I would finally go visit the Georgia Aquarium then check out Bodies The Exhibition at Atlantic Station and do a little first-time shopping at Ikea.

Wish No. 5

I really need a new pair of Asics Running Shoes since my current pair are so worn out, one has a hole at the toe. I have been pondering this pair here.

Wish No. 4

A bold and vibrant Bouquet of Dahlias, a favorite flower, in various shapes/sizes would be gorgeous.

image via. saxonfenken

Finally

The trailer has arrived and I'm counting down the days to see the entire film.

Currently Enjoying

Exciting News

This book is one of my favorites (recommend to female readers in particular) and today discovered that a movie is being filmed, to be released in 2011 starring Julia Roberts! I am very excited but really hope they make the movie as good to watch as the book is to read.

Wish No. 3

The Sartorialist by Scott Schuman

I want this book, coming out on August 12th, because he knows style and photographs like no one else ... to me, meeting him would be like meeting a favorite celebrity. The hardback would be even cooler but quite a splurge. Check out his infamous blog here.

Whip It

I want to see this and LOVE the message about being your own hero.

Have You Tried These

Only 100 Calories, 1G Fat, 21G Carbs, 2G Sugar

These are good for you and actually taste good, I use them as hamburger buns and substitute for loaf bread.

A Clean Miracle

So, the brother was coming for a visit this weekend and some cleaning was definitely needed. I really wanted to get my shower sparkling and was recommended (thanks Mom) the Action Scrubber by Scrubbing Bubbles to use as my weapon in battle. OMG. It was like being in an infomercial where the product really does work!! I mean this thing cleaned the entire shower so well, getting off dirt etc. I didn't even know existed. I love this thing and will definitely continue to purchase/use this in the future.

Freebie Alert

I always browse the sale ads/coupons in the Sunday Newspaper and today came across a great deal + freebie.
Ruby Tuesday had an insert that included a Buy One Get One Free Coupon (for an entree) and when you join their So Connected club online you'll receive one plus they offer you a FREE Burger on Your Birthday!
This is a pretty good deal, even for non-beef eaters like me since they offer a variety of chicken or turkey burgers too.

Wish No. 2

I love to watch movies, especially the ones that are amazing films but not always "mainstream" enough to come to the local video shop. A Netflix Gift Subscription would be the perfect remedy to this situation.

Wish No. 1

Half a Dozen Cupcakes ... the delicious and healthy versions from Dulce Vegan (lemon blackberry=yum) would be awesome or else a tasty assortment from a really great cupcake shop.

cupcake via the sweetest kitchen

My 25 Birthday Wishes

I have about 14 days until turning 25 and decided to do a series of posts called, My 25 Birthday Wishes. I have some that are actually realistic and others are dreaming big, but that is what birthdays are about after all.

image via butaho

A Good Song

Lenka

I am really enjoying her music lately, and her latest album is only $7.99 on iTunes. Check out a video here and learn/listen to more at her website.

Currently Reading

I was going to do a post about my summer reading list quite some time ago, but that never happened. So, instead I'll just post what book my nose is about to be stuck in ... "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro. I've heard good things that will hopefully prove to be true when I begin reading today.

Sunflowers

From my garden, aren't they lovely?

Happy Monday

Ah Monday, the day everyone goes back to the daily grind of routine ... well here is a little blast-from-the-past video to make you laugh and smile, because you really need that on a Monday.

For a Laugh

I found this commercial today via. this cool blog and had to post since it just cracks me up, very creative and humorous.

Refreshing

I recently discovered these Ocean Spray On the Go Sugar Free packets and this White Cran-Peach is just so refreshing, its perfect for beating the summer heat.

Pardon My Language

I have liked this print for quite some time and finally decided that I needed the inspiration enough to justify the purchase.






















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I Heart Coldplay

This is a really uniquely creative and adorable video for such a huge band, just another reason they are one of my favorites.

This is going to be so good ... for a sneak peek at some images go here

25 Things About Me ...

I had braces for 3-4 years when younger
I can play some piano, from a few years of childhood lessons
I'm slightly ocd about my laundry and I hate fabric softener
I have 3 piercings (all in ears) and 1 tattoo (back of neck)
I've been to Africa 3 times
I made straight A's my first sem. of college w/ 18hrs
I really like to make lists
I love to be inspired ... music, film, photo, quote etc.
I have a blog that is updated fairly regularly
I know how to make and lay brick/block plus do some tile work
I have had 7 different jobs and never been fired
I lived in ATL for 6 months in 04/05
It's harder to gross me out after my travels and working with kids of all ages
I don't like horror movies or roller coasters
I have a "bucket list" that I'm usually adding to or marking off
I really want to tandem skydive but hoping to find someone to come with me
I love to travel and have an intense desire to live abroad for a year or more
I'm a bit of a foodie and have loved grocery/food stores since I was a kid
People sometimes assume I'm shy upon first meeting and shock them to find out I'm really talkative and loud
I'm a sucker for great art/design ... ads, photos, products, labels, blogs etc.
I think that depending on the tattoo(s) some on certain guys are hot :)
I usually don't like to talk on the phone, but slowly improving ... slowly
I enjoy hearing other people's stories about who they are, their lives etc.
I have a on/off bad habit of saying "sorry" too much; even done it when I bump into something
I love great conversations where you can talk about anything and everything with someone