October 1: CD Player Day, Child Health Day, Fire Pup Day, International Day of Older Persons, Model T Day, National Lace Day, World Day of Bullying Prevention / Blue Shirt Day, World Habitat Day, World Vegetarian Day
October 2: Guardian Angels Day, International Day of Non-Violence, National Custodial Workers Day, Techie Day, World Farm Animals Day
October 3: Balloons Around the World Day Happy National Lace Day! I will be celebrating in this dress from Muse Apparel.
Someday : ) October 4: Blessing of the Animals Day, Improve Your Office Day, Cinnamon Roll Day, Ten-Four Day, World Animal Day
October 5: Lee's National Denim Day, National Diversity Day, Walk to School in the USA Day, World Smile Day, World Teachers' Day
October 6: Cephalopod Awareness Day, Ecological Debt Day, Inter-American Water Day, Mad Hatter Day, National German-American Day, World Card Making Day
October 7: Change a Light Day, Intergeneration Day, World Communion Day, You Matter to Me Day
Well, Happy Cinnamon Roll Day! And just when I was getting down on myself for spending so much time putting together this blog, here is a great quote from Dr. Seuss to help me through - Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind" You Matter To Me - Have a happy day and thanks for sticking with me!
October 8: Columbus Day, Native American Day, National Depression Screening Day, National Kick Butt Day, National Pierogi Day
October 9: Leif Erikson Day, National Chess Day, National Face Your Fears Day, World Post Day
October 10: Emergency Nurses Day, Naval Academy Day, Stop Bullying Day World Mental Health Day, World Porridge Day
October 11: National Coming Out Day, World Sight Day
October 12: Free Thought Day, Day of Six Billion, International Moment of Frustration Scream Day, World Egg Day
October 13: Universal Music Day October 14: Alternative Fuel Day, Be Bald and Be Free Day, Clergy Appreciation Day
October 15: International Day of Rural Women, I Love Lucy Day, National Cake Decorating Day, National Clean Your Virtual Desktop Day, National Grouch Day CakeWrecks pretty much makes me cry of laughter every day with horrendous and embarrassing cake decorating fails. Every Sunday, however, they share cakes that wouldn't make you cry if they showed up at your wedding. It's nice to know that not every cake has to have words/names misspelled!
Also, for National Clean Your Virtual Desktop Day, here is a DIY Computer Maintenance Checklist from Apartment Therapy to keep your virtual desktop running smoothly for years to come. Happy grouching!
XO
What a wild week it's been. Where to begin. . . I drove down to Colorado Springs to fill in at an office I would KILL to work at. Met more really awesome people and had a pretty disastrous camping trip that actually turned out to be not-so-bad. Found a stray dog. Adopted said dog. Very crazy ten days. I hope you had an awesome end to your May. Here's a list to catch you up on your holidays you've been so desperately awaiting!
May 21 - National Memo Day, National Waiters and Waitresses Day, Rapture Party Day
May 22 - Be a Musical Instrument Day, National Taffy Day
May 23 - Lucky Penny Day, World Turtle Day
May 24 - National Escargot Day, Brothers' Day, International Tiara Day, Morse Code Day | International Morse Code Alphabet!
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Morse-coded necklaces, blankets and scarves - People would have NO idea they say something!!
| | So many Morse code crafts, I don't even know where to begin! I LOVE the idea of crafting hidden messages all over my wardrobe. Maybe some Morse Art coming up next??Also, am I wrong in saying memo = Post-it? Check out this stop motion video of Post-its! Super cute! Happy Memo Day! May 25 - National Missing Children's Day, Tap Dance Day, Cookie Monster's Birthday, Geek Pride Day, Towel Day, National Wig Out Day, Player Piano Day
May 26 - International Jazz Day, Sally Ride Day
May 27 - Sunscreen Day
May 28 - Amnesty International Day, Memorial Day
May 29 - Learn About Composting Day
May 30 - Water a Flower Day
Colorado is suffering from major wildfires right now so it's not exactly the most fun thing trying to breathe outside. I am lacking a need for sunscreen since I'm holed up in my dark apartment to keep the heat (and smoke) out. Let's travel to three places you might actually want to enjoy the sun and NEED sunscreen.
I want to sit on this dock with my feet dipped in the water and lather on the sunscreen until the sun goes does. Would you join me in Hungary for some dock-time? Come on!
| Or maybe Canada is more your style? Watching the sunset over Lake Superior sounds like another one of those times that you would need ample lotion to protect you from the sun. Oh, Lake Superior, how I miss you.
| Last, but certainly not least - a natural swimming pool in Samoa. I'm sure I would have a pretty hard time wanting to leave these crystal waters to reapply sunblock. Alas, I'm a fair-skinned strawberry blonde and would sizzle into oblivion if I didn't!
| May 31 - National Macaroon Day, Save Your Hearing Day, World No Tobacco Day, What You Think Upon Grows Day
Have you read "The Art of Racing in the Rain"?? A quote that pops up a couple of times in this amazing book is "Your car goes where your eyes go" and I think that goes hand in hand with "What you think upon grows" - What an awesome way to live At-Cause in your life! Celebrate the things you have brought into your life and the things you have continued to grow by thinking on them! Congrats!
P. S. To save your hearing - I'm addicted to my Jack Johnson station on Pandora. Perfect for summertime, if I say so myself!
Happy sizzling!
XO
I love planning. And I don't know if you've noticed or not, but I now love planning my whole week of celebrations at once so I have a better idea of what I'm going to celebrate and when. I hope you like the new breakdown! Enjoy!
Tuesday, May 15th- National Chocolate Chip Day, Police Officer's Memorial Day, International Day of Families
For today's holiday, I bet you're thinking I'll have some decadent chocolate chip recipe. I know you all have enough chocolate recipes to last you a lifetime and I also wanted to spotlight a very important person in my life.
Today I have my very first guest writing for my blog, my very dear friend, Victoria VanBlaricom. As soon as I started going through the holidays for May, I knew I wanted to include her on May 15th's Police Officer's Memorial Day. She has an incredibly heart-breaking story, but it never ceases to amaze me how people emerge from terrible tragedies to become incredibly beautiful and forgiving people. There is no shortage of grace in this family and I am so honored to know even one of their beautiful members. Here's to you, Vicki! <3
 Vicki and her husband, Jeff Remembering my father, Officer Daniel John Dubiel
Where does one begin when discussing the tragic loss of her Father? I should start off with a little background on my wonderful family. My mom and dad were high school sweethearts. They married young and had four kids - Tamiko, Chris, Myself (Vicki), and Heather. My mother was pregnant with a fifth child whom she was caring as a surrogate. Her name is Corey and she is a wonderful baby sister!! My mom was 7 months pregnant with Corey when the news was delivered that my father had been killed while on duty. Here is the article describing the details on my father’s death:
July 9, 1987 ~ Officers Near Tears
Inkster, Mi-Police found the bullet-riddled bodies of three fellow officers inside a rundown motel room early Friday after a 70-year-old woman and her three heavily-armed sons emerged from the barricaded room and surrendered. The discovery, after a 10-hour siege punctuated by gunfire and a tear gas assault, dashed the hopes of law enforcement officials, who had been assured by the woman that her police hostages were still alive.Buckley said Friday it appeared that all three officers, who had gone on a routine call late Thursday afternoon to the motel to serve warrants on the woman and one of her sons for passing bad checks, had been shot to death with automatic rifles as soon as they entered the woman's motel room. Buckley said the woman lied to police negotiators about the killings until she and her sons surrendered at about 3:30 a.m. Friday. The woman, identified as Alberta Easter, 70, and her three sons, all in their 40s, were being held in the Wayne County, Mich., jail and were scheduled to be arraigned today.
The slain police officers were identified as Sgt. Ira Parker, 41, a 15-year police veteran; Officer Daniel Dubiel, 36, a 13-year veteran, and Officer Clay Hoover, 25, who had joined the Inkster force in March. Each was shot twelve to fourteen times, police dispatcher Philip Rogers said.
Hoover and Dubiel had gone to the motel to serve the warrants at about 5:15 p.m. Thursday and then requested the help of Parker, their supervisor. As soon as all three police were in Easter's motel room, the motel manager heard a volley of about 20 shots from automatic weapons and called police. Four more officers responding were then fired upon with automatic gunfire and retreated. Buckley said that the gunmen then fired hundreds of rounds from the motel room. The shooting stopped after police responded with tear gas, but the gunmen were apparently well prepared for a siege; they donned gas masks and continued their holdout.
Over the next 10 hours, as hundreds of police, state troopers and FBI agents converged on the motel room, Alberta Easter continued to insist that she and her sons had taken the officers hostage. Wayne County Sheriff Robert Ficano said police had remained hopeful throughout the night that the officers were still alive, although Easter had never offered any proof. At one point, Easter negotiated with a local television reporter, who failed to persuade her to surrender Thursday night. Buckley said that she and her sons finally surrendered in the middle of the night, because of a combination of "time, fatigue and reassurances that they would be safe." I was only 5 years old when this incident took place. Growing up without a father is not an easy journey - a little girl always needs her daddy. We, as a family, are VERY close. We cherish each and every day we have with one another and our families. I am now a wife and a mother of two boys. I do not take one day for granted that I get to spend with them. Each day is a blessing. It brings me to tears to think of the senselessness of the loss of fathers, brothers, husbands, sons over something as trivial as a $286, but I am so proud to know Vicki and her amazing family. Thank you Love! (And a note on justice HERE) I have SO many pictures of trees saved on my Pinterest it's not even funny. And, not that I ever need an excuse to wear purple, here is a super awesome color combo from Ampersand Design! Purple and tangerine, yum! | Wednesday, May 16th -
Love a Tree Day, National Sea Monkey Day, Wear Purple for Peace Day, National Employee Health & Fitness Day, Turn Beauty Inside Out Day
Thursday, May 17th - Pack Rat Day
| Check out Apartment Therapy's Travel Tips including tips on preparing to leave, packing and traveling with pets. Here is their Packing Lightly: 5 Best Packing Tips. Also, head over to Onebag.com for even more helpful pack(rat)ing tips! Oh, and one last thing, an Interactive Packing List never hurt anybody! 1. You do not need to wear something different everyday, you do need to be comfortable and appropriate: With that in mind, I use a packing formula: 3 bottoms for 1 week, 3 tops per bottom, 5 bottoms for 2 weeks, deduct 1 top and 1 bottom for each dress. 2.If you are going sightseeing or to a city, always, even in the heat of the summer, bring a cardigan (women) or a dinner jacket (men). Not every place in the world is as informal as the United States. On that same note, always pack one thing to dress up. 3. Unless you are going to Antarctica or camping, there will be stores where you are going and you can always get what you need or forgot there. Apart from contact lenses or prescription medicine, you will be able to buy it at your destination. And, if you're in a foreign country, the replacement product will likely be more interesting than what you're used to. 4.Forget the pack flat or roll debate. Bundling is best: Check out this method. Not only is it a space saver, it is genius at keeping your clothes from wrinkling. 5. Pack one space saver bag: Just in case you buy a lot while you're away, the space bag may help you avoid having to buy an extra piece of luggage to bring it all back in. Friday, May 18th - International Museum Day, National Bike to Work Day, No Dirty Dishes Day, Visit Your Relatives Day, Endangered Species Day, I Love Reeses Day, NASCAR Day, National Pizza Party DayLeft to Right: Portobello Pesto Pizza by Brown Eyed Baker; Deep Dish Pizza by Eat, Live, Run; Garlic Bread Pizza Crust by How Sweet It Is; Mexican Pizza by Ready, Set, Eat!I wish with my whole heart that I could be visiting my relatives today. Instead, I'll have to settle for a phone call or two and distract myself by planning my first ever PIZZA PARTY! It's not going to be today, but I AM inspired to plan one thanks to this awesome holiday! Sunday, May 20th - Be a Millionaire Day, Pick Strawberries Day, Neighbor Day
Happy picking!
XO
Rubber Eraser Day, Titanic Remembrance Day, Diamond Month
Sorry, folks, I got nothing. Zero motivation. Zero creativity. Zero energy. I'm all funned out. Have a wonderful Saturday and take a second to appreciate the great things in your life. Maybe start planning a cruise to pay homage to the Titanic =) Ha! Probably not.
Happy remembering!
XO
Education and Sharing Day, National Joe Day, Quirky Country Music Song Titles Day, Viagra Day, Color Therapy Month That dashing young man is my Papa. My dad's dad. My dad's name is Joe. His dad's name is Joe. It WAS Thaddeus, but for some reason he changed it to Joe. I can live with that. My Papa is pretty much my whole world. Best Papa ever as far as I'm concerned. Granted, I only have the ONE Papa, but who's counting?
ROYGBIV, people. It's color therapy month. Here I have compiled a rainbow of information to help transport you to another time in which the sky isn't grey and the ground isn't brown. HAPPY SPRING!!
My dearest friend, Rozi, is engaged. Her favorite color is red. She has finally decided on a tentative date in September of 2013 and has asked me to help her with wedding ideas. I have been pinning the crap out of the color red ever since. Red dresses, red shoes, red flowers, red cakes. Red everything. Thanks to Style Me Pretty, hopefully I'm being helpful, but either way I'm having a blast! RED is the first chakra found at the base of the spine. It's purpose is grounding and survival and is associated with the gonads, kidneys, spine and your sense of smell. I'm hoping you've heard of Polyvore. People are putting together the most adorable outfits and linking them to where you can buy each piece! Brilliant! ORANGE is the second chakra found in the lower abdomen and genitals. It is associated with the urinary tract, circulation and reproduction, as well as emotions and sexuality. Ooh, baby! Now that I've got weddings on the brain, I might as well add another wedding related picture. Cake pop seating chart!
YELLOW is the third chakra located in the solar plexus (that place where, if hit, you lose your breath!). Your power and ego are affected by this color along with your stomach, liver, gall bladder and pancreas, too!
Damn you, Brazil, and your awesome beauty! I want to live here and shower at the base of these falls! Except that it's a national park, so that's probably frowned upon. (Chapada dos Guimarães National Park) *sigh*
GREEN is the fourth chakra, associated with your heart and affecting your lungs and thymus. Love and your sense of responsibility are closely tied to this color and chakra.
Now that I've got one party under my belt (My boyfriend, Justin's 28th birthday - wine and beer tasting complete with labels, decorations and a homemade photo booth!) I am ADDICTED to party planning. And decorations. And color schemes. Now can you see why I'm having so much fun helping my pal with her wedding?? I am in love with this peacock color scheme. Blues and greens and indigos and violets, this party at Hostess with the Mostess might as well have been the picture for my last four colors. BLUE is the fifth chakra, located at the throat. Physical and spiritual communication are found here and your throat, ears, mouth, and hands are most affected by disturbances. DIY Galaxy Playdough, thanks to Fairy Dust Teaching! Glitter is the best!!INDIGO is the sixth chakra located just above the center of the brow, in the middle of your forehead Forgiveness, compassion, and understanding are all found in this area. The eye and pineal glands are affected by this color. For as much as I thought I liked purple, I really had a hard time finding a really great picture/DIY/fashion statement to share. I did my best and hopefully didn't disappoint! This incredible necklace would make any outfit pop. Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful.
Last, but not least - PURPLE is the seventh chakra found at the crown of the head. Connection with universal energies, transmission of ideas and information is rooted here and your pituitary gland, the central nervous system and cerebral cortex are the systems most affected by this color.
Happy learning!
XO
Happy March, all! Finally, Spring is coming! Yee-haw! Yippee! Yes! March is going to be AWESOME! I have lots of fun things planned this month and all fun plannings to be done for my time-off in April. . . What to do, what to do. . . Any ideas, shoot them my way!
March 1: Pig Day, Witch Hysteria Day, Plan a Solo Vacation Day, Peanut Butter Lovers' Day
I got a phone call from my Dad a few weeks ago, letting me know that my Papa (ie. grandpa, Dad's dad) was having a surprise 75th birthday party thrown for him. He said "Now, I know you probably can't make it, but I just wanted to let you know" and I said "Let me see what I can do" I had a plane ticket purchased within thirty minutes! The plan was to surprise my Papa TWICE at his surprise party! Well, the initial surprise (the party itself) fell through, but he had NO idea that I was in town. I had flown in the night before (February 23rd - Justin's Mom's birthday!) and called him the morning of his party, asking what he had planned for his birthday, how the weather was in Michigan, etc. etc. Little did he know, I called him when I was on the way to his house! My Dad walked in the back door while I waited (hid) a few minutes in the car, then I went to the front door. When my Papa opened the door, I was expecting major tears, but I could definitely see the love in his dry eyes. I said "Papa, just one tear?" And he said "You know I can't" with a slight quiver in his voice. Oh, I love him! So, this was my Solo Vacation! Not as relaxing or beautiful as a beach vacation, but unforgettable none-the-less.
| | March 2: Dress in Blue Day, Dr. Seuss' Birthday, Employee Appreciation Day, Old Stuff Day
Here's a sneak peek into Justin's Birthday Party 2012! Gold and elegant, royal blue is the color scheme! Yay!
For some reason I am addicted to gold and blue lately. Check out these other wearable blues for March 2nd!
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March 3: I Want You to Be Happy Day, National Anthem Day, Peach Blossom Day
It's been a pretty rough week. Justin started his new job and his schedule totally does NOT mesh with our "old" schedule. I am SO excited for him and his new position, but I have been afraid of its effects on our relationship. After seeing today's holiday, I Want You to be Happy Day, I realized that some things just have to work themselves out. On top of that awesome holiday, it's Peach Blossom Day and you know what peach blossoms mean? Long life, generosity and bridal hope. Not that I'm a bride (yet), but it gives me hope that everything will be as awesome as it has been the last thirty months! We will prevail. This job is not the end, it's a new beginning put before us to test and strengthen our relationship.
March 4: Courageous Follower Day, Daughters and Sons Day, National Grammar Day
March 5: Fun Facts About Names Day, Multiple Personality DayI thought it would be fun to compile a list of people in my life and the meanings of their names. Please don't be offended if you're not on the list. Short-Term and Long-Term memory have never been my strong suits. Want to find the meaning of your name? Check out this site! Joseph: (Hebrew) He will enlarge.
Abby: (Hebrew) Father rejoiced, father's joy, gives joy.
Suzanne: (French, Hebrew, German) Lily
Justin: (English, Latin, Irish) Just, upright, fair, righteous, judicious.
Gary: (English, German, Welsch, Irish) Hard or bold spear, gentle.
Thaddeus: (Hebrew, Greek) Valiant, wise, one who has courage.
Joan: (English, Hebrew) God is gracious.
Rozeta: (Latin, German, English, Italian) Rose, noted protector, fame.
Anna: (Hebrew, English, Native American) Grace, favor, mother, prayer.
Kelly: (Gaelic, Irish, Scottish) Warrior, lively, aggressive, wood, strife, bright-headed.
Philip: (English, French, Greek) One who loves horses,
| Michalene: (Hebrew) Close to God.
Apryll: (Latin) Open
Kate: (English, French, Irish, Greek) Pure
Denise: (Greek, English, French) God of Wine, mountain of Zeus
Nichole: (French, Greek) People's Victory
Stephanie: (Greek) Crown
Lisa: (English, Latin, Hebrew) Oath of God, my god is bountiful, devoted to god.
Becky: (Hebrew, English) Captivating, to tie.
Carolynn: (German) Strong.
Bradley: (English) Broad clearing in the wood.
Sara(h): (Hebrew) Princess.
Julie: (French, Latin) Downy, youthful.
Alexis: (English, French, Greek) Helper, defender.
Teasa: (English, Greek) Harvester.
Jessica: (Hebrew) Rich, God beholds, God is gracious. |
March 6: US Snowshoe Day, Dentists' Day, National Frozen Food DayThe Denver Post's article "Best Places to Snowshoe in Colorado" includes several trails around Colorado to try out as well as tips to make your next snowshoeing trip the best ever! What to Wear:Snowshoes, of course! They come in three types: trail, backcountry, and racing ranging from $100 to $350. Warm, waterproof boots that are comfortable to hike it. Wool or synthetic hat, gloves and windproof jacket which retains heat even when wet. Dress in layers! Poles, while not crucial, help maintain balance especially when breaking trail or going downhill. What to Pack:Daypack include water (1 liter for every hour on the trail), high-energy snacks and the rest of the "10 essentials" — a first-aid kit, flashlight or headlamp, map and compass, waterproof matches or other fire starter, pocket knife, emergency whistle, sunscreen and sunglasses. Don't bother with goggles - they tend to fog up under such heavy exercise! Also duct tape, piece of wire/cord and a pair of Leatherman-style pliers for on-the-trail repairs. Safety:The major risks in snowshoeing involve hypothermia or frostbite (because of the cold), dehydration (the exercise and altitude) and avalanches (the terrain). To stave off hypothermia, a dangerous and potentially deadly drop in the body's core temperature, take pains to stay warm and dry. Use chemical hand warmers and foot warmers if necessary to protect your extremities. Take along an extra pair of gloves for your return trip, when the circulation in your fingers may be shortchanged by the blood flow to your legs. To prevent dehydration, which can impair your judgment and sap your energy, take plenty of water — and drink it, every time you stop for a breather. If you carry a Camelbak, make sure it's insulated, and keep the drinking tube from freezing by blowing the water back into the reservoir after each use. Carry water bottles inside your pack rather than in mesh pockets on the outside. To keep from getting buried in an avalanche, pay close attention to the forecasts, watch for evidence of slides and, in general, avoid slopes with angles of 30 degrees or more. | | Rocky Mountain National Park Suggested for beginners, Rocky Mountain National Park also hosts free, ranger-led snowshoe ecology tours at 12:30 p.m. every Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Wednesday through March. Reservations required, at 970-586-1223. Wild Basin AreaWell-marked routes, most popular 2.8-mile trail to Calypso Cascades, with more challenging options available! West of Boulder The Brainard Lake area near Ward offers excellent snowshoeing when the weather isn't too windy, including snowshoe-only trails created by the Colorado Mountain Club. If the snow has been blown free in open areas, the Jenny Creek trail at the Eldora Mountain Resort or Lost Lake trail west of Nederland can be good alternatives.St. Mary's Glacier The trail to St. Mary's Glacier, northwest of Idaho Springs, usually has good snow and you get off I-70 before you hit the ski traffic. Berthoud Pass The old Squaw Pass road east of Echo Lake, off the Mount Evans road south of Idaho Springs. Or try Butler Gulch, reachable via a good gravel road that heads west from the first switchback on U.S. 40 at the eastern foot of Berthoud Pass. Silver Dollar Lake trail The Silver Dollar Lake trail off the Guanella Pass road south of Georgetown is highly recommended, although once you've reached the lake, don't go beyond or around it or you'll be in avalanche territory. Grizzly Gulch Grizzly Gulch, west of Georgetown off the Bakerville exit is another option, although it can be risky if you go too far up the valley. Kenosha Pass Southwest of Denver, Kenosha Pass offers easy access to sections of the Colorado Trail via U.S. 285. Abyss Lake trail For something different, try the Abyss Lake trail on the south side of Guanella Pass (also reachable off U.S. 285). It's a little less used, and you don't have to get on I-70! |
March 7: Cereal Day, National Be Heard Day
What's YOUR favorite cereal?
Happy munching!
XO
Let me begin by apologizing (profusely) for the lack of anything the last week or so. I have been SO overwhelmed trying to fix this (godforsaken) blog that I haven't been able to have much fun with it. I had yet another catastrophe on my side of the blogging universe and it all goes back to the fact that I've never done this before and just DO NOT UNDERSTAND these things. Anyway, I'm trying my best to fire up again but in order to do this, I have to bunch a few days together. Otherwise, my tiny blog will die and that would be so sad.
Please forgive me!
Here's the breakdown since we talked last:
February 1: Freedom Day, G.I. Joe Day, Hula in the Coola Day
February 2: Crepe Day, Groundhog Day, Marmot Day, Sled Dog Day
February 3: The Day the Music Died, Give Kids a Smile Day, Wear Red Day
February 4: World Cancer Day, Ice Cream for Breakfast Day, Thank a Mailman Day
February 5: World Nutella Day
February 6: National Weatherman's Day
February 7: Lame Duck Day, Ballet Day, Wave All Your Fingers at Your Neighbors Day
February 8: Send a Card to a Friend Day, Opera Day
February 9: Kite Flying Day, National Stop Bullying Day, Read in the Bathtub Day
February 10: Toothache Day
February 11: Umbrella Day, Be Electrific Day, White T-Shirt Day
The University of Detroit Mercy (my alma mater) hosts a Give Kids a Smile day (February 3) every year in which hundreds of children are given dental treatment at no cost. (Although, I don't think they do it anymore, Boo.) Here my classmates and I are posing with Detroit's interim Mayor (at the time), Ken Cockrel, Jr. in 2009 where over 200 children had their teeth cleaned or fixed. What an amazing day, I miss these volunteer events and as my 2012 new year's resolution, I aim to participate in at least one by 2013. There are so many opportunities out there and I cannot wait to use my skills to help again!
| | Since I have a slight red-tinge to my hair, I don't ever have to worry about forgetting to wear red on February 3. Here is a gorgeously wearable red for those who are gingerly-challenged. I want this exact skirt that Aarean from Color issue sported in her Christmas cards! Also, here's a HOW-TO for Maxi skirts!! Yes!! |
For World Cancer Day, February 4, I would like to honor my mom's best friend, Irene Rel, who passed away three years ago this year. Above: My mom is on the left, Irene on the right. She was the sassy best friend everyone wants, but never really gets. She was an open book and would never think to hide her feelings. She was full of love and life and passion for her family until the very end. She is missed every day, but I am so proud to have had her in my life. She left me with a new appreciation for family and friends and she also taught me how to make breakfast burritos. :) Thank you, Irene! Love and miss you always!
February 9th was Read in the Bathtub Day. These book text posters from Spineless Classics would make reading in the bathtub a little easier, and a lot less soggy. Finally, for White T-Shirt Day (today!) let's make this watermark t-shirt. All you need is some dye, Elmer's Gel Glue a cute quote or design and a white shirt.
Thanks to Katy from Sweet Verbena for this excellent DIY
that I might actually get a chance to DIM (Do-It-Myself)!
Happy electrifying!
XO
_Penguin Awareness Day, International Fetish Day _Even though International Fetish Day is meant to celebrate BDSM, I chose a more gentle approach to today's holidays. In honor of Penguin Awareness Day, I would like to share some of my favorite blacks and whites in recipes, art, style, photos and decor.
_Kristi at 30 Pounds of Apples shared this awesome DIY for Hot Chocolate Sticks. I'm afraid Justin would end up just eating the chocolate off the ends before I could actually make hot cocoa out of them, but, hey, they're cute! | _I am unintentionally celebrating a more accurate International Fetish Day. This week we had to take our little Odie to the vet hospital and found out he has a herniated disc. A lifetime of living in the penthouse suites (2nd floor and above) has left with confined to a small area, no running and no walks for the foreseeable future. I can tell you Odie is not a fan of bondage. We took him for a walk yesterday, wrapped in a blanket, but it just wasn't the same. Poor little dude. _Maybe if our stairs looked like this it wouldn't have hurt his back so much? Probably not. . . |
| _I've added this to my list of things to put on my wall about 100 times. I swear, it's going to happen. Probably not until our next residence (November 2012 - ten months WooHoo!), but it's going to happen! | _My mom introduced me to this cake and I brought it (in cupcake form) to a Thanksgiving dinner. People were literally dying and going to heaven after taking one bite. It made for an interesting party, but at least they died happy!
No, but seriously, the Chocolate Guinness (cup)Cake(s) were a major hit and it only takes like a cup of Guinness so you get about 5 bottles leftover to enjoy! | _ModCloth has this beautiful dress called "When the Night Comes" . . . I want a fancy occasion to wear this dress to. Any weddings coming up?? |
_Here are some fun penguin facts thanks to penguinfacts.net. - Penguins are birds (Justin seems to think this is like saying "Dogs are dogs." Not true.)- They don't fly, they use their wings for swimming at a pace of about 15mph.- Are you a member of the United States Libertarian Party? Better think about getting this unofficial symbol tattooed on your bicep. Or better yet, your tail-feather! I crack myself up! - Penguin = "pen" meaning head and "gwyn" meaning white.- Penguins are ancient species that appeared 40 million years ago in the Eocene Epoch!- They usually move in huge groups called colonies or rookery.- There are at least 18 difference species of penguins.- There may be as many as 100 millions penguins in the world, but they can be endangered by oil spills, water pollution and over harvesting of fish, squid or krill.- They mate for life. . . how adorable! "Let's have a penguin-type of love!" _Happy bonding!
XO
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