Revising my previous comments

Ok…so I’m revising my previous comments Re: Vera bradley bags. Sort of. I looked at their website, and as I discussed with Dr. Turtle the other night, there are a few patterns that are, dare i say it…cute?? Her yellow bird bag definitely qualifies. But only in small doses! For example…This?

Is cute!!
This?

Not so much.

So there…I CAN admit when I’m wrong. Kinda.
 

Seriously? WTF?!

Ok, first of all, I can’t believe it’s been an entire month without a new post. Summer classes are totally kicking my ass! But as of today, there is light at the end of the tunnel! Hallelujah!

Now on to the actual topic….what is up with Vera Bradley bags being popular all of a sudden? Every 20 year old on campus/in the mall/EVERYWHERE has one…WTF? I think they look like quilts….except not cute. And bags. That hold stuff. They’re weird. And Expensive. I just don’t get it.

Anybody??? Please explain it to me. I get a Coach bag – they’re fabulous. Chic. They look good with almost anything. I’m not sure Vera Bradley bags look good with anything….sigh. Maybe I’m just not cool? I’m gonna go with everyone else not being cool. Yeah, that’s it

I hope Transformers don’t invade America.

So, sorry about the lack of posts – I’ve been on vacation! I start classes tomorrow, so I’m sure there will be all kinds of fun things to talk about then. I was on a girly girl trip to visit friends in the Washington D.C./Baltimore area. And what does any girl come home with from such a trip? A new tattoo of course! I’ll post a pic tomorrow A wasn’t too crazy about it at first, but he’s coming around…says it’s a little outward expression of what goes on inside my head

Ok, so about the transformers…so we started watching Transformers, the movie tonight, and at the first fight-y scene, where the first decepticon takes out the Army base, I started laughing hysterically. I had a real issue taking these seriously since I had watched the cartoons for years when I was little – now I’m supposed to see them as scary?? It was hilarious. A was laughing at me laughing so hard, and said how happy he was that he hadn’t taken me to see this in the theater, if that was the reaction I had I will say this for it – after i got over the original funniness, it’s actually turning out to be an OK movie. Also, there’s lots and lots of eye candy

Coming Soon to a Store Near You!

So, last night i was incredibly giggly – and no, i wasn’t drinking All of our monday night “stories” were cracking me up, and then we watched the Colbert Report and I about lost it when he did The Word segment. Yeah, like laughing so hard i couldn’t breathe, almost wetting my pants funny. My favorite line? Think Globally, Nap Locally…possibly because I enjoy a nap so much! I was so inspired, I created a
T-shirt on cafepress (made, of course, from Organic cotton, natch).
Isn’t it great? I’m totally going to get one for myself – I think it’s adorable.

Edited to Add:
Feel free to buy one for yourself at my new cafepress store, lol!
Come visit my store on CafePress!

I knew it before Oprah

My latest obsession? Sigg water bottles – they’re so fun! And they make me (sort of) like drinking water! Here’s one of mine:

Isn’t it cool? I love the design…plus, they’re metal, so none of that yucky BPA to leach out and cause cancer and what not. Also? It has a great spout top on it, so that I don’t have to unscrew the top – although they can be confusing at first to figure out how to use. I had to read the directions, and my sister had to email me to ask how to use it – you can see them in action here. Also nice? I no longer worry about spilling water all over myself, since the top locks closed once i stop pushing down. In case you didn’t know, I’m not the most graceful person.
However, I am apparently ahead of the curve, because these were featured on Oprah’s Earth Day show! Look at me, being all trendy – and I did have them before Oprah showed em! I gave one to my sister for her birthday on Sunday! I got mine at Whole Foods, but you can also get a huge variety at this fun website – where they also have fabulous reusable shopping bags. I’m thinking of getting the modern grocery tote in flora…what do you think?

Screw this, I’m moving to California.

Um, seriously? If this  is going to happen, I’m moving to Cali…at least there I get beaches and sunshine 24/7 to go along with my earthquakes. I live here because I only have to deal with tornadoes for a relatively short period of the year (theoretically). But if we’re going to start throwing earthquakes in the mix…what’s next? Hurricanes? Tsunamis? Come on people…this is ridiculous. Like I need MORE to worry about.

Why yes, I do actually want to be Martha Stewart when I grow up.

Ok, so everyone knows I pretty much idolize Martha…she’s so perfect! With her own hens! And her gardens! and her good things! And sometimes i can make a fair approximation (i do make a mean popover, and a pretty good prime rib). However, in my weaker moments, when it’s just me, I love my good old standby comfort foods…like pringles…and Magic Shell. Anyone remember this? The ice cream topping, that hardens into a shell, and then is all delicious and crunchy and chocolatey? Well, now I can have that AND be all martha-y, because I can make it from scratch! BEHOLD!

Absence makes the heart grow fonder

Hi there! Sorry for the extreme lack of posts lately. As A will tell you, it’s the end of the semester, and as usual, I’m completely stressing…but only one more HUGE project to go and I will be free! For approximately 3 weeks. Then back into the soul crushing nightmare that is graduate school. HA! Totally kidding – it really isn’t that bad. I just need to learn not to procrastinate.
In other news, my sisters dogs decided my favorite crocs sandals would make excellent chew toys yesterday. They aren’t destroyed, but I think it definitely necessitates buying a new pair. Here is what i’m considering – I’d love hearing some opinions!
Choice A, the old standby, in a slightly more fun color combo

Choice B, the obviously more exciting choice:

And yes, they’re both crocs I have other sandals that aren’t. Let me know what you think!

Question of the Day – you can help me with my final for grad school!

Okay, readers, I am currently taking a cultural diversity class, and my final project is a presentation on the transgender community. As part of the project, i would like to get a list of people’s first impression/thought/feelings when they hear the words transgender and transsexual. Please feel free to respond in the comments! Your name etc. will not be used in any way. Thanks so much!

Finally, My Boys Step Up to the Plate

The Tigers were supposed to be the team to beat this year, and I couldn’t have been happier. A fan from the time I was born, I’ve suffered through every season since the magical 1984 World Series. Then this year, we start with high hopes! and excitement! and it leads to….an 0-7 start?!?? REALLY?!?! It’s ok, boys… I still love you. They got their first win last night against the Red Sox (take that, Boston!), with my Tigers Carlos Guillen hitting a home run in the ninth, and Pudge Rodriguez getting is 2500th hit in the 8th. The full run down and box scores here.