They're pretty amazing

(Sawyer. The one and only.)

So my Big (sorority wise) and one my dearest friends Fanch is having a yard sale this Saturday.

You should probably go if you are in town.

1. Because they will have some cool stuff and because Fanch and her Hubs are just pretty cool

and 2nd and most importantly,

The yardsale is for a really really great cause.

Fanch loves Dogs.

And I am pretty sure Andin does too seeing as how he lives in a house of three.

Three rescued dogs to be exact.

and I know they would have more if they could. Because they care that much about dogs and rescuing them.

But since they cant,

they have decided to drive 40 High Risk Kill pups from the Humane Society all the way from Birmingham to New Hampshire over Labor Day weekend.

That means they will be driving 24 hours straight!

All for the pups.

And that is what all the proceeds from their yard sale this weekend are going to.

The Humane society pays for the trip.

But Fanch and Andin are hoping to raise enough money to support another trip sometime in the future.

I mean do I need to reiterate that they love dogs, Alot?!

So If your in town GO to the yardsale

and if your not in town but want to donate

check out her blogpost here for more info.

and She will be posting a more in-depth post on the trip so check out her blog.

Oh and keep them in your prayers for the trip and well just because they are that great!

Peace,

dichotomy

I was talking to a dear dear friend the other night.

We always tend to have really deep conversations whenever we are together. Which is one reason why I love her so much.

Anyways.

Monday night we were talking about the dichotomy that is yourself.

I told her that sometimes I feel like I am two different people in one.

I know that probably sounds crazy, but just hear me out.

On one side I am:

Wild

Crazy

I have a need to succeed

I want a nice house

and a nice car

and a husband

and a family

and I want to go to concerts

and eat out

and go on nice vacations

and do all the things that involve the American dream.

Then there is the other side of me that

wants to peace out.

sell all my things (because really who needs them)

Move to Africa

Feed the little babies

Make a difference

get outside of myself

and live a full life

but a simple life

sans a husband

a family

and a nice house with a picket fence and blah blah blah...

But I dont know how to mesh these two people that I am.

Like my friend and I were saying.

We're so nomadic, really, at this time in life.

We dont have families

we dont really have equity in anything like a home.

We dont have a ton of responsibility

and we for sure aren't responsible for anyone other than ourselves.

So this would be the time to peace out I suppose.

Because once you buy a house

get married

pop a kid out

have a car payment

and credit cards

and junior league and church groups,

well your pretty much locked down.

All of it scares me.

Im scared to get locked down therefore I dont ever commit to things whether it be philanthropies or relationships.

and I am scared to make a change because I dont want to fail so I never really allow myself to think and dream bigger than right now.

But I am these two people.

and somehow I have to mesh the two.

but how?

Peace,

Boots

Some of my most favorites for this fall and winter.

(All can be found at piperlime.com)

Very Volatile Exeter boot

$75.00

Steven by Steve Madden Maryn boot

$229

Steve Madden Intyre boot

$229

Rampage Kourtney boot

$69

DV by Dolce Vita Bronson boot

$175.00

And my most favorite of them all,

Swoon!

Frye Taylor Over the Knee boot

$428.0o

If you really knew me you would know that

1. I have a chocolate addiction that I get from my dad. If there is chocolate near me, even if I am so full I may burst, I have to eat it.

2. I am, apparently, really funny. I mean I dont know, I think I am funny, but my friends really think I am funny. I think I am just weird but if they want to call it funny, I'm ok with that.

3. I am prone to do things in the buff. All those close to me know this. It isnt something new. I have loved to be nude since I was a child. Usually when I get home from work the first thing I do is strip down in the kitchen (that is where my washer and dryer are) and just hang out in my undies.

4. I have a low tolerance for bullshit. Seriously. I dont mess around with fakeness. Just be honest and genuine and you can have my heart, if not, get out of my life.

5. I sleep with earplugs. It all started when I used to spend the night with this one and I would hear her breath in the middle of the night. Now we dont have nearly as many sleep overs, I'm solo in my bed these days, but I still have to sleep with earplugs. It is a weird habit.

6. On the topic of sleeping, I still sleep with my baby blanket too. And another weird fact about the baby blanket, It has a random pickle sewn on it. Not sure why, but it does.

7. I am super sensitive. You would never know this if you just met me. I dont come off as a super sweet and sensitive kid but I am. I cry at the drop of a hat. And when I love you, I care about every aspect of your life more than my own.

8. I am obsessed with Bob Dylan. I love him. Really love him.

9. I hate getting ready. I mean I do it, you know because I have to, but I hate the process of getting ready.

10. I love to dance. This may not be random fact since I tend to bust out my moves whenever and wherever.

Peace,

Happy Weekend

This week has FLOWN bye.

Seriously.

It has been a whirlwind. I have had so much happen this week too.

I know I have been 'scarce' on this blog this summer.

But I have had alot of things going on that I am just not super super comfortable putting out there.

Maybe one day when they are more solid things in my life or when they have passed and it is comical to talk about them I will share with you dear readers.

But for right now

just know that there is so much craziness in my life.

Some good.

Some not

and some I just am not sure about at the moment.

hence why I havent posted regularly like used to.

and I feel bad about it.

But here ARE some things I can share.

I work with this cutie. And she sells Stella and Dot which I had never heard of until I started noticing how cute she looked everyday and how gorgeous her jewels were. So I had to sign up to host a party. Have any of you ever hosted a Stella and Dot show? Do you love their jewelry or what?

I love my job.

It is one ( if not the only) reason I still live here in AL.

I mean a job is a job, duh.

But I LOVE the company I work for and the people.

I say the above bc this week we had our anual meeting which included (on top of raises) a dancing gorilla.

An amazing video which I am hoping they will put on the interwebs at some point.

beer

oh and karaoke.

Could you ask for anything better in your work environment?

Potter is still alive.

I feel like I havent mentioned him all summer.

He is still well and kick'n it.

I feel sort of bad because as my life has picked up with craziness

he has kinda fallen into my crazy life right along with me.

Poor, but sweet, little muffin.

This weekend,

Well who knows really.

Tonight I am getting drinks with a good friend.

Tomorrow I am hoping it will be sunny so I can go to the pool.

And Sunday I am headed to visit a friend.

I hope you all have a Lovely Weekend.

Peace,

My Eat Pray Love

I was watching a recorded episode of Oprah with Julia Roberts and Liz Gilbert where they discuss the film adaptation of Eat Pray Love.

During the episode Oprah asks all the cast members their favorite Eat, meal, Pray, where they find the most spiritual peace, and Love, what brings them most love into their lives.

I thought I would answer too.

Because you know, I'm sure Oprah would want to know...

Eat.

I would have to say, after thinking through all the things I really really enjoy eating, my most favorite is my mom's chili.

No one makes it like she does. And when I have it, it is just one of those meals that is just perfect. It's simple but it is definitely comfort food. The best comfort food.

I might have to throw in her homemade chocolate chip cake. It is perfection,!

Pray.

I thought about this for awhile. I guess some would say church, or a favorite spot but I get the most spiritual peace when I am home with my family in my family home. I have a high need for security and there is nothing that makes me feel more spiritually at peace and safe than being at home. When I thought about this I instantly got the image of my dad's study. It is the heart of our home and it is where I feel the most whole and well.

Love.

Well, if only I had some man's name to mention here.... No, but really... I think, even though it sounds cliche, that I feel love the most from my friends and from loving my friends. If you know me, you know I am fierce about my friendships. I don't call everyone a friend and I don't take friendship lightly, I put my whole heart into the friends I love and I love them with all of my heart.

Peace,

Homesick

Im kind of homesick today.

I get like this every once in awhile.

I dont really live that far from my family.

But it is far enough away to where if I am going to head home, It has to be planned a little.

On days like today,

phone calls dont really do the trick.

I mean they are nice,

but I just want to be eating lunch with my mom.

talking about all my neurotic ways with this one

getting a hug from my dad

and visiting my little nephews and niece.

But It is Monday and I am here and they are there
So let's talk about the weekend.

Friday I went to a surprise party.

I had major anxiety post said surprise because I was irrationally worried I would show up at the wrong time.

Yea I know, irrational, but nonetheless, I think I checked with at least 5 people to ensure I was going to arrive before the surprise occurred.

I have super talented friends.

It amazes me.

To celebrate the birthday boy

Some of my most talented friends put on a little show. I could listen to Andrew play all day everyday, and well Nick isnt that bad either...
Saturday I had another bday to attend. This time a dinner with some friends and then we saw Eat Pray Love. It was pretty good.

Not as good as the book. But what movie ever is?

Sunday I went to the pool. I hadn't been since June. I needed a bit of sun.

I also had a fantastic dinner with this one and her sweet hubby. They fed me and kept me entertained with their True Blood commentary. I am excited to make it a regular Sunday night event.

I have been up to some really important things.

Like Icing people.

Happy Weekend

I woke up today and I felt fall headed my way.

I'm probably not the only one, who, at some point, gets hit with the feeling of seasons changing.

I dont know how to describe it, it is just a feeling you get.

I guess a little nostalgia that, yet, another summer is about to become a memory but a little excitement for a new season.

Probably because were nearing the middle of August and because most of my summer plans have been marked off my calendar, the feeling of seasons changing hit me.

Now plans for the fall are starting to take shape.

I dont want to wish away the last, hazy (Horrid humidity filled) days of summer.

But I can't lie,

I have football

boots

and

the thought of pulling these out of storage

on my brain.

(speaking of boots, have you found any you must have this season? I am on the hunt send a link my way if you have!)

But, alas, summer really isn't over.

So, this weekend I plan on,

SLEEPING, I need some serious serious sleep.

Eating a brunch with some good company Saturday morning

and spending the day bye the pool.

Have a lovely weekend.

Peace,

This Post Could be Kind of a Rant

There are just some things I would like to get off my chest.

I am about fed up to my eyeballs with social media.

It is turning into a love/hate thing over here at casa Blondebell.

I love that I have made real connections with people from all over, Who, without the means of social media I would have otherwise not met.

I hate that social media has infiltrated into a constant, common, and sometimes only means of communication between me and people who are actually irl friends, people who I did not meet through social media but who have been apart of my life for good bit.

I hate that sometimes Social media stresses me the FFFFF out.

I hate that when I am out in person with the people I love I cant just leave my phone in my bag, or God forbid, leave it at my house.

I love that Social media gives me so much instant acccess to people I love.

But I hate that it sometimes dumbs down the importance and value of face to face, put in some effort besides moving your thumbs, encounters.

Rant over.

Peace,

damn, check that move out.

Yep.

That' s me.

In Da Club.

trying to break it down.

I'm alive.

But barely.

I promise at some point

once I have

slept.

unpacked

and get a general sense that my life is semi normal again,

I will be back to regular posting.

Thanks for hanging with me while I get it back together.

Hello Hello

I'm back after a super fantastic and crazy weekend.

Here are a few things I learned from this trip:

- Fake eyelashes make everything more glamorous

- So does Cheetah print.

- I will NEVER, NOT ON MY LIFE, EVER go to a casino that is not uber upscale.

Call me a snob, I don't care. But I have seen alot of trash in my lifetime ( I mean I have been to Dega) but NOTHING and I mean Nothing beats the trash I saw at the Tampa Hard Rock Casino.

Never. Again.

- It is amazing the kind of room service you can get at 3am if you have the right cab driver. (Thanks Mike!)

Peace,