whole foods

i could wander through the store aimlessly all day. their fruits and veggies remind me of fine art with their vibrant colors and oh the beautiful flowers. the word organic actually excites me. i have issues, i know. and they have these cookies. they are called jumble cookies. OMG  that is all i can say. they have basically everything in them. my advice. find a whole foods, wander around the store for hours and reward yourself with a cookie

ps my dad has promised to help me with my life as long as i help myself first. today begins "operation help yourself." wish me luck.

eat pray love

i got the book last night. i was laughing by the second paragraph. im so happy i decided to watch oprah yesterday. julia roberts was on talking about her role in the movie adaptation of the book. and the movie looks like it will be awesome. i highly recommend you get the book.

ps i really want to get myself some japa malas. they are so beautiful.

a slight change of plans

i know, i know. i was gone a lot longer than expected. my 3 day get-a-way was great. but i came back to insanity. i kinda knew i would. my house was messy, my kids were crazier than normal but i was happy to be home safe and sound.

i got my tattoo. i left here with a plan of getting a cherry blossom tree up one side of my back. i came back with a not even close to being finished Buddha in a prayer position in the center of my back (covering a sad looking butterfly i no longer liked). my piece is going to be amazing!! the artist doing might be more excited about it then i am. check her out here i will post pics soooon.

ps my dad is here for a few days but i'll try to post anyway. happy friday.

take a deep breath

and relax. thats what i need to do. im very nervous. tomorrow im hopping on a jet plane and going to see my besties. im kinda freaking out cause i dont really like planes or what i should say is i dont like flying. im sure everything will be fine and ill be back here posting how awesome my trip was, but for now my nerves will get the best of me till i land tomorrow. so my sad little blog will be quiet for a few days. au revoir les amis.

ps tonight i went and got red highlights in my hair. im kinda lovin the way it looks

my new facination

i have a tendency for obsessing when i find something i like. my newest obsession? buddha, and all things asian. im actually contemplating becoming a buddhist. im not sure if i believe its a religion so much as a philosophy. i need to do more homework on the subject. in search of enlightenment. thats me.

ps im getting a tattoo on friday. im super excited.

a day for momma

its very cold and windy here this morning. not very spring-y. but its ok cause my hubby made me strawberry pancakes and mimosas for breakfast. and my children bought me cards and flowers. lobster tails might be on our dinner menu tonight (they are on sale yay!). all in all its a very nice mothers day. hope yours is happy too

ps dont forget to call your mom. mine called me this morning to tell me she'll be getting married for a 5th time next week. i have nothing to say about that.

anthropologie

just typing the word out does something to me. i love that store. i received their catalog in the mail today. their stuff sets my heart a flutter. if i am ever lucky enough to win the lotto (id have to actually play though) i would only shop there. have you seen their latte bowls? they are divine. their clothes is vintage and modern at the same time. and shoes. oh the beautiful shoes. need a handbag? they got ya covered. new bedding? they carry that too. if you have yet to visit anthropologie i suggest you find the time soon. its bliss.

ps tonight we are having friends over for pizza. hoping it will be nice enough to eat outside and let the kids enjoy spring. happy friday.

a little inspiration

a little over a year ago i started reading a blog after i saw the story of a woman on the today show. the story was about how her and her husband had survived a near-fatal plane crash. she was just another blogger (with a huge following) sharing her life. i read her entire blog (over two yrs of entries) in 3 days. i was moved and inspired by her. here is a video about her story id like to share. perhaps you will find some inspiration too



ps today i find myself longing for the smell of fresh flowers. there is just something about the way they look on my table. off to get me some.

cinco de mayo

guacamole, chips and salsa, tacos. its time for a fiesta. we will be celebrating with some mexican food and some good friends. oh and i can't forget the cerveza and sangria. cheers.

ps in a week from today i'll be hanging with my besties. maybe i can convince hubby to get me that new cam before i do.

everything happens for a reason

well, im starting to believe that more and more anyway. today i was at the right place at the right time. i dont want to jinx myself so i wont go into details about anything till i know its a sure thing. i hope to update you very soon on my exciting going ons. yay!! heres something yummy to look at...

ps hubby got his tattoo in memory of his father yesterday. it covers the inside of his arm from his wrist to his elbow.

glass half full

that's what my glass is and its definitely better than glass half empty. i have decided i will not come here and write about the negative things. i will find something positive to focus on everyday. this might be hard, but im sure it can be done.

ps my very busy week came to an end this morning when the last of my in laws headed back home. back to semi-normal