(Not So) Happy Feet

Well, it's official! My Katrina is a married woman! Woohoo! It was a wonderful day that lasted into the night. No one could have asked for a better time. I am so thrilled for the special couple!

On Friday night, we headed to main street to begin our celebrations. My shoe of choice for the evening?

Jessica Simpson Pumps. These hot mamas.

There are not too many occasions to wear these sexy pumps, so I jump at any occasion to slip into these babies. I feel like a totally different lady when there are on my feet. They are my "happy feet" shoes. If only I could wear them to the gym.

Next up on my shoe list for the weekend....

Kenneth Cole Reaction. Sleek and Sexy.

The bridesmaids' feet were all snug in these silver heels. The back has elastic which makes for easy walking... and dancing! These were both selling points for a long day of festivities.

Now for the truth. I love wearing pumps and heels. There is something about standing up a little taller that gives an extra confidence boost. Also, have you seen what these shoes do to your calves? Whoa mama. I love it! But, unfortunately by the end of the second first evening my dogs were barking. While I do believe that now more than ever shoes makers focus on comfort, feet are just not made to be positioned like that.

Needless to say, I'm a hurtin' unit this morning. My calves are sore... along with every other part of my body. I surely have some not so happy feet.

Adrenaline Rush

"Should we turn the air on?" There is that awkward temperature that is difficult to decide. Once one person in my family started to feel uncomfortable, that air came on. Or should I say "kicked on." 

Just as I waited for that air to kick on, I'm laying here waiting for my adrenaline to kick on. After only sleeping about 4-5 hours last night, I am proud to say that my friends and I are celebrating my best friend Katherine's wedding day. That's right people, my long-time buddy will be marrying Adam today! 

I am so excited! Who needs sleep when we have the rush of fun and celebration! Congrats to the wonderful couple!

Time to get ready! 

P.S. Can I wear a sports bra under my dress??

Stick it to 'Em

We all know the best part of a to-do list is checking each item off one by one. Sometimes I add completed tasks to my lists just so I can cross them off with a big black Sharpie. Oh how I love office supplies.

I find myself purchasing post-it notes of all different colors, shapes, and sizes. I stick them all over my planner, desk, and even my dashboard. There are so many lists and quotes that cannot be forgotten, and what better way to be reminded?

The best part about these little sticky pieces of paper is the variety. I mean there are tabs, flags, labels… you name it, Post-it’s already thought of it. Dispensers for every style, including hearts and apples. Not to mention gel pens with cute little sticky flags coming out of the top. There are even easel pads that work perfectly for busy people giving busy meetings to their busy clients. Yes, Post-its are classic.

And yet this brand has taken these little babies a step further. They have entered the world of technology. Digital notes can be used for bookmarking, commenting, and Web-tagging. If you don’t know what these terms mean… Google 'em.

Warning: Post-it notes may be stickier than they appear. 

Protect Your Noodle

I’m not a huge motorcycle, Harley, scooter, hog (whatever you tough guys call ‘em) fan. I’m not sure I will ever fully understand the rush people get as they cruise around in the leather chaps and bandannas. And to all of the Harley fans out there, orange and black just aren’t the best color combination for my skin tone.

What really floors me are those tough hoodlums that are “too cool” for helmets. Do you realize how ridiculous you look without a helmet? Let’s look at this from a logical standpoint. Traveling at the speed of 70 mph with fast-moving pavement only inches from your toes is kind of crazy. I know those toes may be protected by sweet leather boots, but that doesn’t make it right. If fact, it’s all wrong.

I don’t want to seem like the protective mother here, but how can you use your noodle if you don’t have a noodle?

While I’m on this lovely tangent, I would like to include bikers (as in bicycle riders). I know that I am not always pedaling at record-breaking speeds, but I still snap on that trusty helmet.

Next time you hit the pavement with two-wheel transportation, consider protecting your noodle. 

I've Got The Blues-Berries

My strange addiction as of late can be explained in one word: blueberries. I've been putting them on nearly every thing I eat. Yogurt, cottage cheese, ice cream. Pretty soon I will be placing those little guys on my turkey sandwiches (not a bad idea actually). 

Lucky for me, there are a lot of health benefits that come from blueberries. Such as...

Brain power! Blueberries help in keeping the brain as sharp as a whistle. And let's be honest, at the end of the summer this is highly important. Parents should be shoveling them into their kids' mouths. Hey, we need all the help we can get.

Anti-aging. In a culture that is age-obsessed, this is very good news. I mean I was giving anti-aging lotion at the age of sixteen. They should have just rubbed blueberries all over my face at the Clinique counter. If only they knew that blueberries are full on anti-oxidents that aid in smoothing out the skin's pigmentation. Bring on the berries!

Stuff down there. Without going into detail, blueberries help reduce urinary track infections. The fiber also improved digestion. Enough said... moving on...

Happiness. All of these health benefits (and so much more) create happy people. With a healthy body and sharp mind, it's hard to not feel great! 

So I plan to keep on chowing down on blueberries. Until I look something like this:

Violet clearly has the blues-berries. Make sure you watch your blueberry consumption.

I'll Do It Myself

Part of growing up is learning how to do things on your own. While it may be scary at first, self-reliance is indispensable. Remember the first time without training wheels? Or driving alone in the car at the ripe age of sixteen? Those jerky turns only got smoother with time and practice.

When I was a youngster, I wanted to do it myself. According to my mom’s memory, I thought I was really good at doing my own hair… at the age of 6. I don’t even want to know how many ponytails and ribbons were in my hair when I headed into my first grade classroom. My mom actually apologized to my teacher for my miss-matched style. It’s a good thing my parents are patient, because I wanted to do it myself.

My sister had a similar attitude towards a red Old Navy Performance Fleece. You may remember this catchy commercial…

Well Sarah wore that silly thing every day. And when I say every, I mean every. Mom had to wash it at night while the little one was sleeping. And don’t worry, that fleece completed Sarah's school picture outfit that year too. Eventually she grew out of it, and we bought her a red Old Navy Performance Vest. What a little goober :-)

I’m glad my parents picked their battles with us, because sometimes it’s important that we do it ourselves. 

It's a Clip-On

You think you’ve seen it all. Then they come out with this…

Clip-on bug repellent

Obviously I’m not a fan of bugs, but I’m also not a fan of smelling like bug repellent. It’s possible they have some flowery smelling sprays to keep the bugs away; however, I would still rather smell like Chanel No. 5.

While the smell is something to consider, I think we should turn our attention to the fact that this is a clip-on. Who in their right mind is going to clip but repellent to themselves? It’s like have a Glade Wisp attached to your shirt. Is this necessary?

When did people become so obsessed with clipping objects to themselves? Clip-on earrings, clip-on ties, and my personal favorite, clip-on cell phone holders. Check out a mirror. This looks ridiculous.

So, what’s next? Clip-on Kleenex? Clip-on lip-gloss?  Or how about clip-on deodorant? I mean you never know when you may need these items. There’s no better way to access these than your very own belt buckle.