ML:BW

30
May

Blog/wardrobe/self/life enhancements. Improvements. Or something.

While browsing the blogs that I love, it dawned on me that there are a few things I want/need in order to make my blog…and perhaps, my life…wardrobe…uh….better. Or enhanced. Or something.

  • A redesign – I have no skill in this and will need to pay one of my friends to help me out.
  • More tattoos – I have four. It is unlikely I will get many more, but this is a common trend.
  • Personal style – I cannot dress myself to save my life. I am terrible at shopping because it gives me anxiety. Because I have absolutely no sense of fashion. Ergo, I need a personal shopper. $$$
  • Photoshop skills – I cook all of the time and it is likely the most attractive hobby I have. But my photos suck. I’m a writer, not a photographer.
  • A haircut – this has nothing to do with making my blog better. As evidenced by the photo above, taken while I sat in the parking lot at work, listening to my book and waiting for Jay to take me to Fenway Park, it’s time to go see my good friend Jadie and give this stupid mess some shape and style. Instead of my infamous bubble head (not shown here).
  • Time – Holy cow do I need more time to actually blog stuff. I’m so busy with work, cooking dinner and spending time with my dog, friends and family, that I have been failing miserably at keeping this damn blog up.

So, dear friends. If you can help with any of these, I wouldn’t deny the opportunity. I will even bake you cookies. Or something.

29
May

Highlights from the Memorial Day Stay-cation of 2012 included:

  • Spending time with my brother
  • Hanging out in the sun, on my back deck, with my dog
  • Lot’s of grilling and eating a delicious fruit and cheese plate
  • Spending what time I could with my busy husband
  • Having lunch on the deck with Teeny and Jake
  • Mani/Pedi
  • Checking out all of the beautiful flowers in my yard
  • Watching dragonflies and butterflies buzz about
  • Reading all of my favorite Women’s Magazines
  • Listening to Eat, Pray, Love
  • Dinner with my family on Sunday and the first bocce game of the season

I have another stay-cation planned for this weekend. But tonight I get to go on a really fun date with Jay. Heading to my favorite place in Boston. Plus 1 if you know where that is…

26
May
It is Memorial Day weekend and the weather is hot, humid and sunny. Most are heading to the beach, but I am sitting on my top deck, watching my dog sniff the fresh suburban air while I listen to Eat, Pray, Love and the studio construction below me. I am practicing my own brand of absolute pleasure. I made something like iced coffee and fluffy chocolate chip pancakes. I’m enjoying the birds and the heat. My hip has stopped throbbing and I will be able to go out today. I plan to visit the farm stands in North Andover to buy fresh produce. I will be a little self indulgent and get a long overdue pedicure. I will make fresh lemonade and perhaps grill a salmon fillet and brussels sprouts for lunch, coupled with leftover brown rice. I am going to read, enjoy the sun and perhaps take a nap. Like everyone else in the U.S., I have long needed this long weekend and I am reveling in the fact that the weather couldn’t be any better. In fact, I may even sit with my notebook and write. What a wonderful thought. What are you doing this weekend?

It is Memorial Day weekend and the weather is hot, humid and sunny. Most are heading to the beach, but I am sitting on my top deck, watching my dog sniff the fresh suburban air while I listen to Eat, Pray, Love and the studio construction below me.

I am practicing my own brand of absolute pleasure. I made something like iced coffee and fluffy chocolate chip pancakes. I’m enjoying the birds and the heat. My hip has stopped throbbing and I will be able to go out today.

I plan to visit the farm stands in North Andover to buy fresh produce. I will be a little self indulgent and get a long overdue pedicure. I will make fresh lemonade and perhaps grill a salmon fillet and brussels sprouts for lunch, coupled with leftover brown rice.

I am going to read, enjoy the sun and perhaps take a nap. Like everyone else in the U.S., I have long needed this long weekend and I am reveling in the fact that the weather couldn’t be any better.

In fact, I may even sit with my notebook and write. What a wonderful thought.

What are you doing this weekend?