Another day in February

Here's to my project 334 and to another beautiful day in February. 

10th. I celebrated my handsome BFG's bday. He turned 23, and we went to Rain to celebrate. I LOVE photobooths and we had to seize the opportunity. It was a gay-filled night.
11th. I worked 7 days straight and got a three day weekend so I went to Houston. This is little miss Amelia being super adorable on the sheep skin rugs.
12th. As I posted in my last blog, my pops and Donna bought me a pretty pretty watch. I just had to show it off again.
13th. My trip had to come to an end. The boys were sad to see me leave...not really, they just wanted to go outside on such a pretty day.
14th. Valentines day! My mr. took me to dinner at Vivo (my favorite texmex restaurant) and we (I) had a couple cucumber margaritas. Oh so good!
15th. It was a gorgeous 78 degrees in Austin, and weather like that warrants shorts! My pasty legs needed sun so I had lunch outside.
16th. My mr. had ordered me a wooden watch for my valentines present. It finally arrived, but it was four links too large. I thought it'd be a great idea to fix it myself--with a knife--not the best of ideas, obviously.
17th. I started my day off today with coffee and conversation at Mozart's with me beautiful friend, Jesse. The view is always so gorgeous, but the company was better.

I went shopping

After working a seven day stretch, I was rewarded with a three day weekend. It was totally worth the hard work! And I couldn't think of a better way to spend my mini vacation than to visit my family in Houston. I hadn't been home since summer last year and hadn't seen my family since christmas, so I was super excited.

My dad got back from Australia the night before and was a bit jet lagged, so we spent Friday night being lazy and watching tv. Dad, Donna and I had dinner and a couple glasses of wine by the fire place. I ended the night watching a couple episodes of Desperate Housewives (my new obsession). What a relaxing night.

Today was a pretty sweet day. I slept in--and as you know, I love sleeping in. When I finally woke up, we had brunch and watched Red, with Bruce Willis. It was a really good movie by the way, definitely watch it.

For our first outing of the day, we went to Todai for all you can eat sushi. It was a late lunch, early dinner, and we definitely had all we could eat. 

Everyone knows the best way to work off a large meal is shopping. So we headed to the Galleria, the best place to do such a thing. First stop was Urban Outfitters. I spotted a super cute grey pleated pencil skirt. Had to have it. So I bought it. Dad ended up buying a Chuck Norris-ism book (he's too cool--dad, not Chuck)

Next stop was Fossil. I've had my eye on a Fossil watch for awhile now. They're so beautiful and big! But I wasn't sure if I would get it for my bday, and the one in Austin is closed, so I planned on getting it for myself to save anyone the trouble of ordering online. Dad and Donna had a different plan though. They both found a snazzy watch they couldn't live with out, and thought I should have one too! They bought me my (early) birthday present, and it's amazing! I may sleep with it on tonight cause I don't want to take it off.

I can never leave that mall without stopping by Gilly Hicks for some pretty unmentionables. I typically spend more than I plan there, but this time, it was an inexpensive trip, and I left with some lovely items.

Out last stop for the night was to Sonoma Williams. Donna needed to exchange a pot she got. Whilst perusing the store, I came across an adorable valentines gift for Phillip. He's kind of a Star Wars fan (not a crazy obsessed fan, he just owned all the toys and space ships as a kid), and he loves making breakfast. So, perfect gift idea: Yoda, Darth Vader and storm trooper pancake cutters and a Darth Vader spatula. I'm such an awesome girlfriend and a smooth thinker. Getting the bf breakfast making item will ensure he will be making me some breakfast in the near future. Win win.

Love and light

Adrienne.

February week 1

I know it's been a few weeks since I've posted anything. I'm sorry! But I've been over worked and had a lack of sleep. I was forced to work 12 hour days due to the lack of managers at work. It's been a loooong two weeks. But I managed to still take photos daily. 

Last year I did Project 365. It was a photo diary of the my whole year. I wanted to do it again this year, but I know I missed the whole month of January, so I'm doing Project 334. 

1. I finally put up decorations in my living room. I loved these photos, and I got the idea of clothes pinning them up from my sister. 

2. During this "arctic freeze" I've been keeping warm at night with leggings and my favorite slippers. There's nothing like changing into pjs after a long day at work.

3. This was my first day off in Feb. and also my last day off for a week. Instead of cooking dinner, the mr and I got chinese takeout. Fortune cookie time came around and I got no fortune. I didn't know if I should take that as a sign...

4. Friday was the first time Austin saw snow this winter! It was a huge ordeal. I woke up around 1am and ran out in pjs to take photos of it. The girls didn't like the cold, but looked super cute with snowflakes on them.

5. Reni has been a such a cuddle bug since it started getting cold. She'll curl up on my lap and pass out.

6. This Super bowl sunday was memorable one--Glee premiered! 

7. After work on Monday I had to go to the other mall to pick up some things for my store. I also had to take a detour to my favorite store, Forever 21, and I had to buy a couple shirts. I had to. 

8. I got done with work at 10ish, and all I wanted to do was curl up with one of my cats and sleep. Madison was nice enough to assist me in that task.

9. We got another cold front in Austin. Roads froze, the mall closed early. It was another chaotic day.

So that was my first week of February. Nothing too exciting, but enjoyable nonetheless. More to come!

Baby, it's cold outside

Last night it got down to 26 degrees. That's cold! Luckily, I was prepared with my snazzy, new jacket.

I've had my eye on it since we got it at my store, and it finally went on sale yesterday. Just in time too! I lost my sweater that day so I had to buy a new one to keep warm in the store and the jacket to keep warm outdoors. I justify it because they were such great deals.

Now the best part about yesterday was that it was my last day of work for the next three days!! Not only do I have three days off in a row, but it's during the weekend. I have already made plans to visit my pretty little sister in Waxahachie, Tx. (Stay tuned for some pretty photos and fun stories from that trip).

As is customary for me on a day off, I slept in. This was no regular sleeping in though. I fell asleep at 930 last night and woke up at 1 this afternoon. I don't know where I lost sleep, but it felt natural that I sleep that long. Today wasn't a wasted day though! I went to the gym for a short workout--I needed it after I downed half a pizza last night with my mr.

I thought I should do something awesome today so I bought an hour long massage from the spa at the gym. To-tal-ly worth it! Only down part was that I was super cold the whole time and couldn't fully relax. It was enjoyed none the less. I think the guy giving the massage was fairly new, but a massage is a massage.

For dinner the mr took me to one our favorite mexican restaurants where I enjoyed a very large margarita and he enjoyed two vodka drinks. It was a great way to end the work week. Conversation ranged from how life was better when we were in high school to how he's in his early twenties and I'm in my late twenties but I'm still younger than him in spirit.

He's off having drinks with his bff visiting from Mass. and I'm home listening to a little Bieber. A day very well spent--till tomorrow.

Love and Light. Adrienne

I'm such a girl

Yesterday I had the girliest day I've had in a long time. I spent hours online "window shopping" pretty dresses, shoes, purses and watches. I'm going to blame it on the fact that my birthday is 49 days away, and I'm making a bday list.

So here's what I found:

 

I need one the the two bags for my bday. They're from Abercrombie and Fitch and cost way more than I can justify spending on a bag. The dresses and shoes are all from Forever21.  A girl can never have enough dresses and shoes. I also have my eye on a shiny, new Fossil watch--it's big, white and pretty.

I'm in no way materialistic, but hopefully this birthday, as much as I'm dreading turning 27, will be happy and filled with pretty new things.

Love and Light. Adrienne

A little something for the lady

I tend to spend more time doing things for others. It's something I enjoy doing, but I spend little time focusing on me and my needs. I made sure to take time out today and yesterday to spoil myself a little.

I had the day off yesterday. First thing was first, I slept in. Let me clarify. My idea of "sleeping in" is 10am--not 1pm or 2pm like it was when I was in high school. Those two extra hours are more than enough for me to feel rested. 

This was followed shortly by a deep clean of the bathroom. I'm sure you're asking yourself why I consider this as me doing something for myself. I grew up in an insanely clean house, and I guess it brings back a feeling of comfort. Nonetheless, I felt very proud and pleased with the outcome of my rubbing alcohol and windex smelling water closet. After cleaning, I went to the gym to do an hour of cardio and an hour of yoga. It was everything I could hope for, but I sure was sore afterwards. 

The mr and I had planned a date night since we hadn't had one in ages. I was making a romantic dinner and he was getting the wine and movie. To get my ingredients, I went to Whole Foods. Just being in that store makes me feel healthier and happier. I bought a new pair of Toms, some bell peppers and onions and a bouquet of my favorite flowers, gerbera daisies. I couldn't remember the last time I got flowers, and I was really excited to use my new soup bottle as a vase. 

Dinner was delish, bell peppers and onions with sausage (faux sausage for me). It's Phil's favorite dish so of course it was a big hit. We shared a bottle of Kitchen Sink red table wine and watched Salt with Angelina Jolie--she's too pretty to be real. I passed out with Madison in my lap in a kinda sitting/kinda laying position shortly after the movie ended. It was a great way to end a day.

Today was even better. Work was awesome. My DM delivered my review today and had many positive things to say about my job performance these past few months. She was excited to see what the upcoming months were going to bring and how far I am going to go with the company. She also told me I was finally going to have a fully staffed team. As you may know, I've been without any assistant managers since mid December. The store should typically run with two assistants. I finally felt like the pay off for working so hard this past month had finally arrived. 

After work, my handsome friend, Sean, surprised me with a text saying he was in town. He's a flight attendant and every once in awhile he gets a layover in ATX. We realized we hadn't seen each other in six months and had much to catch up on. We decided that dinner would do the trick. I dolled myself up and even wore earrings (something very out of the ordinary for me to do). Dinner was at Trudy's which involved one crappy margarita and crappy service, but the conversation made up for it. Both of us were worn from such a long day of work, we had no energy to go out and play. We called it a night at 10pm and went on our own ways. 

I'm so grateful to have the people that I have in my life. Everyone plays their own part to making me the person I am. I'm also thankful that I'm able to appreciate the joy a flower can bring to my day. Oh, the joys of life.

I had a really good day!

It wasn't like I did anything crazy or exciting. I just did stuff out of the ordinary.

I woke up late and wasn't able to make coffee before work. It was a cold, wet, grey morning, and all day I felt like the dog on the right--when usually, I feel like the dog on the left. The idea of this comic made me smile all morning. That alone got me through the day til I got caffeine in my system.

For lunch I went to Starbucks. Nothing can kickstart a day like good ol' SB. My grande vanilla soy latte hit the spot and it was accompanied by a delicious egg salad sandwich. Again, I couldn't help but smile sitting on the comfy couch sipping my hot latte and reading my new book (People of Paper).

Because of the weather, my store was super slow. It was bad for business, but nice for a Monday. I still had to do the daily grind though. There were a couple of conference calls I had to jump on. The first one was with all the other stores in the country. It lasted way too long, but much to everyone's surprise, it was announced that we were all getting a "holiday" bonus! Very awesome news. The second call was with my district and much to my surprise, my store did really well within the district last week. Can't complain about that.

After work I got to do my favorite adult chore: grocery shopping! I don't know why I love it so much, but it's so very relaxing and exciting all at the same time. Possibly because I never got to choose the kind of cereal we got as a child. Tonight, I loaded my cart with veggies, juices, mac n cheese, and soups. I spoil myself.

There were football finals or something going on tonight, so my mr went with his buddies to watch the games. This left me and the ladies to a solo night in.

We had a lovely dinner together. The cats had a can of wet food. I made fresh guac for an appetizer with a glass of red wine. For my main coarse I had a big bowl of carrot soup. I love carrot soup and the one I got came in a really pretty bottle.

My day was so lovely. I started with a no coffee morning, but ended with money in the bank and a full belly and fridge, all while relaxing.

Love and light.
Adrienne