Randomness

• I've decided (unbeknownst to Steve) that July is going to be our "Month o' Doing Stuff!" (We'll work on the title later...) Essentially, I just want to do fun activities. Two that I have in my head so far:
  -Elitch Gardens on July 10th, specifically to see Jason Derulo in concert. I get a deal on tickets through work! P.S...Steve won't ride the roller coasters, so I need a buddy!
  -Rockies baseball game. I've never been to one! In fact, I've never been to a professional sporting event at all. Ever. Shocking, I know. But I've heard that the "Rock Pile" seating is pretty fun, and it's only $4!
  
• For the past oh, several months, my face has decided to rebel and act like a 15 year old's. It has not been pretty. I'm here to tell you that months of major breakouts is not good for a girl's self esteem. I'm thankful for a sweet boyfriend who tells me I look pretty even when I don't feel it.
• Today is the first day in a long time that I have liked my hair. I would take a picture, but that would involve showing you my face. (See above.)
  
• I've decided that cute clothes make coming to work approximately 1% less excrutiating.
• I may or may not freak out a little every time a trailer for Eclipse comes on tv. In related news, I am not really 15 years old. It just seems like it. In further related news, how hot is Robert Pattinson??? *sigh*
• I'm getting excited to move into our new apartment...even though it's still like 6 weeks away! (more to come on this...)
• However, the idea of decorating a whole apartment is really daunting and is stressing me out more than I'd like to admit.
• Steve bought me us a "fake" Le Crueset. Ok, it's not really fake. It is a Martha Stewart enameled cast iron dutch oven, and cost almost as much as the other kind, so I don't think it really qualifies as fake. ANYWAY, I'm in love. It's red and beautiful and it makes me so happy to have it in my kitchen. (Nevermind the fact that we've only made chili in it once so far... it will get it's time to shine come winter!)
• I go through phases where I am addicted to one thing on the Internet and spend all of my time reading/watching until I'm completely finished or caught up. Usually it's a blog or website or topic, it varies (and may or may not be Twilight related). For example, a few months ago it was the Pioneer Woman's love story, Black Heels to Tractor Wheels. Right now, it happens to be Twilight related... I'm reading listening to The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner: An Eclipse Novella. (In preparation, of course, for June 30th!) Because I feel that's it's absolutely necessary to devote every spare second to this addiction, I'm thankful for internet on my phone!
• In general, but more so in light of recent news headlines, the mere thought of Miley Cyrus makes me irate.
• It has taken me over 5 hours to write this blog at work. Maybe someday I will actually post something that doesn't consist of bullet points and random thoughts. Oh, I know! I promise a real blog about the impending move and my thoughts on living with....dum dum dum, a BOY! :)

vampires in the workplace

A little while ago, I walked to the other side of the building and saw this:

A girl had this huge poster (along with other Twilight paraphernalia) plastered on her cubicle wall that faces the main hallway.

Immature? Probably.

Inappropriate for the workplace? Most likely.

But is he unbelievably drool-worthy and sexy? Definitely!!!

I'm just glad she did it so I don't have to... (kidding! I would NEVER get any work done with those eyes staring at me all day!)

I'm just sad she didn't go with this one:

I think I need to go take another walk to the other side of the building now...

P.S. Only THREE more weeks until Eclipse! Yay!

Grateful

Today I am grateful for sunshine, lunch at Panera with a friend, getting off work early and Robert Pattinson. (hey, I'm just being honest here.)



Happy Friday!




p.s. Remember Me in theaters today!

At the moment

I am...

-wondering why my face has recently decided to act like it's 15 instead of 25 :(

-wishing I could see John Mayer in concert when he comes here March 23rd

-slightly obsessed with all things Robert Pattinson (and really excited about Remember Me next Friday!)

-totally loving The Pioneer Woman! Seriously, check her out. I suggest starting with her not-so-fiction story, From Black Heels to Tractor Wheels. It's what got me hooked :)

-needing to do my taxes. and finish my FAFSA. I should really get on that...

-wanting a puppy in the worst way

-looking forward to my mom (and brother, hopefully!) visiting in a couple weeks.

-happy that it's Friday!


Have a good weekend!

Happy Birthday to Me!

On Tuesday, I turned a quarter of a century old. Yikes! Most days I feel older than my age. But there is the rare occassion when my age surprises me...like days when I realize it's been 7 years since I was in school, or when my baby brother turned 18 and graduated high school. On those days, I can't believe that I'm 25 and an adult. Sometimes, I still feel like the naive 17 year old who thought she already knew it all. I thank God every day that I am not that girl anymore; that I am not the same as I was when I was 17.

25 seemed a little scary at first, but I think it's going to be a good year. The dreamer in me is making a comeback and I am happy with so many parts of my life. I think this is gonna be a good year...

So for my birthday, I had the day off work. (It should be mandatory that you get a day off on your birthday.) Steve also took the day off and we had a great time galavanting around Denver.

We started the day purchasing a birthday present: John Mayer's new cd, Battle Studies. It's good. Mellow. I've had it on repeat for the last 3 days. :)

After that, we headed to Happy Cakes for a birthday cupcake.

I had never been to the little shop, but the website had my expectations high. I was slightly disappointed, but I'll probably give it another chance.

The cupcakes were pretty darn good! I had the C.O.C. (chocolate on chocolate) and Steve got the red velvet with cream cheese frosting. We ended up switching half way through. :)

For dinner, we went to Osteria Marco in Denver. (sorry...no pictures. I was too busy taking it all in. Plus, it was dark and my phone camera has no flash.)

I had seen the owner/chef, Frank Bonanno, on the Food Network and had been dying to go here.

It was everything I had imagined. The building was beautiful. It was classy and elegant, but casual and cozy at the same time.

We tried a variety of small plates including homemade Burrata (homemade mozzerella and ricotta cheese) and Salame, pesto, and broccoli rabe pizza. The wannabe foodie inside me was in heaven.

It was absolutely delicious. The food was simple, fresh and the ultimate definition of "rustic". Simply lovely. AND, might I add, extremely affordable.

If you're in the mood for rustic Italian, I strongly recommend it; I will definitely be going back.

Back at home Steve set off my "birthday fireworks". I have a video, but can't get it off the phone. Maybe I will try to post it later. It was definitely memorable...how many people have had fireworks on their birthday?? :)

We ended the evening seeing the Blindside (finally) and Up In the Air. I loved the first, of course. It was a wonderful, inspiring movie. As for Up In the Air, I would suggest you to wait for the dvd. All I really remember about it is that I kept thinking how good George Clooney looked for being so old. (seriously though. wow.)

All in all, it was a great day. I felt loved and couldn't have asked for more.

Sunshine

I seriously need this. Birthday present, anyone? ;)

In case you're counting.....

1 day til my birthday! woo hoo!!

Being a grown-up and birthdays, Part 2

Thank you, Notes from the Universe:

"Some people just have big hearts, Jennifer. And with this gift they're very often able to feel, offer, and show far more love than they receive from those around them. Which, at times, is a heavy load to bear. So today I'd like to remind them, and especially you, that the sun asks not that the moon and planets help brighten each day, but relishes her role as a keeper of the light and a bringer of the dawn. A role much like your own."

On that note....

Only 4 Days until my Birthday!!