T.T.F.N!

Was it just me or did this week drag by?

Last week was so speedy and for no reason.

Either way, it's here.

You can't go wrong with cheetah and Batman.

So I bailed on posting on Wednesday. Sorry I'm not sorry. I just didn't feel like it.

Not to mention, I had nothing in the queue. I need to get better about creating "reserve" posts. I'm working on having K guest post one of these days but he's slacking. But I promise, it's coming.

I'm heading "upstate" this afternoon to go smother myself in baby. I look forward to these mini-vacations so much. It's time away from crazy NYC, time with my niece, and time to just decompress. And take pictures. And be incredibly exhausted when I get back. But it's so worth it!

In the mean time, how about a few letters? It's been awhile.

Dear Blink Fitness: I'm trying. I really am. I want to visit you daily but I'm just not there in our relationship yet. I tried a new routine yesterday... It was ok. Let's keep at it, okay?

Dear Summer: Don't be shy. Everyone is waiting for you. Just come on out and I promise no one will be rude. I'm always on your side.

Dear Bills: I've had about enough of you. Kindly leave.

Dear Greyhound: Let's have a nice, quiet, uneventful ride tonight shall we? Although, if we pit stop at BK I won't be upset. Just saying.

Dear Closet: I'm doing my best to update you and keep you full. It's hard you know, you're not exactly footing the bill for your own makeover here. Work with me... and be patient. New goodies are on their way.

Dear The Oatmeal.com: You are the best time wasting website ever! So much hilarity. Like here, and here. And here.

 Dear Candy Crush: Sweet Jesus have you got a hold on me. I just can't quit you. I want to but then your sweetness brings me back for more.

Before I leave you for the day, I have a small favor to ask.

You see, I love this here blog, but sometimes it's a bit difficult to either a) come up with new posts, or b) make sure you guys are entertained. So, I'm going to get my answer straight from the horse's mouth eyes. 

If you would be so kind as to answer the question below it would help me out.




After a few days, I'll total it all up and let you guys know the results. Sound good? I thought so.

I'll see all your lovely faces on Monday!

Pictures from the Past

Hey there!

I hope everyone had a good weekend!

Mine was... well, ugh.

Saturday I spent inside all day. I had visions of going to the gym or going outside but they were quickly replaced with the harsh reality that I have 2 5-page papers due on Tuesday... as in tomorrow. I did my best and ended up semi-finishing one of them. My focus just wasn't there. 

However, I did manage to get a little culture on Friday night.

I stayed in the city after work and went to the MoMA.

Friday nights admission is FREE from 4-8. 

Free. Me time. Nice night. I was all over it. 

First and foremost, I apologize for the shitty quality of these pictures. (#bloggerfail) Having a scratched camera lens is pretty much the worse thing to ever happen to an iPhone. Weep with me. I may have to go back soon with my camera just so I can snap some photos of quality. 

The False Mirror by René Magritte 1928 

Potrait of Joseph Roulin by van Gogh 1889

From the information on the wall this is 1 of 6 that van Gogh painted of his friend, a postal employee in Aries, France. 

Flag by Jasper Johns 1954-55

Girl with Ball by Roy Lichtenstein 1961

I'll have to go back for a cleaner version of this because you can't see any of the dots, which is part of what makes Lichtensteins so famous. 

Hide-and-Seek by Pavel Tchelitchew
1940-12

This was one of my absolute favorite pieces there. This was taken with my front camera, which is why it's not as bad as the others. There was a picture within a picture everywhere. For this alone, I'll go back with my camera. 

Jackson Pollock 

Why weren't my childhood art projects submitted to a museum? Why mom?! Look were I could be? I like this piece, I do, but it's just... how is this famous?

Seated Bather by Picasso 1930

Picasso is one of my favorites for all of his different styles, cubism, his blue period. It's abstract and that's what pulls me in. 

Fulang-Chang and I by Frida Kahlo 1937

What Is Painting by John Baldessari 1966-68

I really loved this piece. It makes so much sense and it reminded me of blogging. Some posts I read, they're just so moving. They make so much sense. Art isn't only a picture or painting. 

Still Life with Apples by Paul Cézanne, 1895-98

And one of my absolute favorites. It's actually the image on my credit card.  

The Starry Night

van Gogh 1889

From the wall:

""This morning I saw the country from my window a long time before sunrise, with nothing but the morning star, which looked very big", van Gogh wrote to his brother Theo from France. Rooted in imagination  and memory, The Starry Night embodies an inner, subjective expression of van Gogh's response to nature. In thick, sweeping brushstrokes, a flame-like cypress unites the churning sky and the quiet village below. The village was partially invented, and the church spire evokes van Gogh's native land, the Netherlands."

So what have we learned today?

Procrastination is a bitch. Free art is awesome.
Scratched iPhone lenses are the bane of my camera existence.

Any questions?

Now n Later

Last week I joined the insanely awesome #backthatazzup link-up. My throwback? Tiffany. It's an awesome feel-good song that you can't help bop along to. I got a comment asking whatever happened to her. Indeed. What did happen to the red-headed, mall-singing pop star?

So that got me thinking...

What ever happened to those awesome one-hit wonders of days gone by? Being the successful interwebz stalker I can be am, I did my homework. Before your time? Don't worry, I've added some info. 

Tiffany

I Think We're Alone Now

 Tiffany. Every teen girls idol in the late 80s.

Our red-headed teen queen is still singing. And I have to say, she's aged pretty damn well.

Milli Vanilli

Girl You Know It's True/ Blame It On the Rain

The dynamic duo were a hit in the late 80s. "However, their success turned to infamy when their Grammy was revoked after LA Times author Chuck Philips revealed that lead vocals on the record were not the voices of Morvan and Pilatus". Oops. Rob Pilatus died of an overdose in 1998. via

Vanilla Ice

Ice Ice Baby

Who doesn't love Vanilla Ice? Sure he almost got his ass beat by Suge Knight... and he was sued for almost ripping off a classic but that doesn't mean this song is any less awesome. Stop. Collaborate and listen because Rob Van Winkle sure has cleaned up. He's almost attractive now.
Word to your mutha!

Tommy Tutone

867-5309/Jenny

You're singing it. If you claim you're not, you're lying. It's the most dialed phone number in America. "The song became so popular that people in the United States to this day dial this telephone number and ask for Jenny as a prank. Regarding the famous number, "We had people threatening to sue us. It was the Buffalo Chief of Police's daughter's number in New York," said frontman Tommy Heath"via 

A-Ha

Take On Me

Remember this one? When I was a kid I loved this video. It's hand drawn and made no sense to 7 year old me. Watching it 21 years later, I still don't get it.
A-Ha has had a long-lasting career for a group from Norway. They officially retired in 2010.

Right Said Fred

I'm too Sexy

Oh Fred, you sexy thang you. Where do I even begin. This song makes me laugh. So much. And yet, I can't help but sing it while I do my little turn on the catwalk, yeah on the catwalk, while I shake my little tush on the catwalk. "Right Said Fred are the first UK band since The Beatles to reach the number one slot in the USA with a debut single. The single also went to number four on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart. I'm Too Sexy has been used in over 50 movies and 100 TV commercials." via

Now excuse me while I go spend the rest of the weekend be too sexy for Milan, New York and Japan!

See you kids Monday!

Make It Happen May!

Hey there friends!

Here we are conquering our 2nd week of May.

MAY?!

I know, it's crazy. It seems like only yesterday I was bitching that winter needed to pack it's shit and go because our relationship was OVER!

But alas, 'tis true.

If you don't recall April's goals, you can view them HERE. Otherwise, mama's got a whole new bag this month. Here's a look of what's going on upstairs.

Basically, I'm going to try to do more. More activity, more clean eating, more planning. 

In this case more will get me less.

The only numbers I care about are my measurements and the scale.

I plan to take my measurements every other week and step the scale at the gym once a week, most likely Saturday mornings.

I'm going to try to put more emphasis on strength training instead of cardio this time around. Weighing less is always great but there's a big difference between skinny and fit.

Just to leave you with a little mid-week motivation...

 

All quotes via

Now go DO something!

 

 

 

How to Join in!

 

Just Call me Sporty Spice

The first weekend of May is officially under our belts. 

Only 2 more weekends to go until summer is finally here. At least in my book.

And then it will be time to whip out the white.

This weekend was full of fun.

Friday night coworkers and I went to Hallo Berlin after work.

That's 2L (66oz. aka 12.5 beers) that you're looking at. 

I didn't order one of these bad boys because I refused to pay $30 for a beer that would be warm by the time I got to the bottom. 

  

Saturday K and I went to our first Yankees game together. If you've been around for awhile then you know I detest baseball. It's just soo boring. If you ever find me at a game, I'm there for the $12 beer. 

Yes, I do realize the ridiculousness of that statement.
I found a steal of a deal last month and bought them immediately. It more or less worked out to being BOGO. And I love me some BOGO.

I made an oops in my purchase though. I meant to buy bleacher seats, you know, so I could sit in the sun and at least work on my tan, but I accidentally bought grandstand seats. Need a light bulb changed? I was your gal!

Overall it was a great afternoon and I got lucky because it was a quick game.
Yanks won by the way. The score itself? I have no idea. I was too busy staring at Gardner every time he was on the screen. 

Post game we headed home and later went to a friend's for the fight. 

It's still so weird to me. I don't love boxing but I enjoy watching it now.

As a kid I hated it. I personally can't stand Mayweather but watching him fight is something. I actually missed the entire fight for girl talk with an acquaintance  It was much better :)

Sunday was a gorgeous day. I mean gorgeous. 
I was supposed to go to the gym but, you know, I don't wanna.
So instead I dragged the BFF along with me to Great Falls in Paterson.
Post on that coming soon.

And that concludes my sporty weekend! 

Linking up for Weekend Shenanigans

Children Behaaaaave

Helllllo Friday!

Where have you been all week?!

Grab your scrunch socks, put on your neon and get your hair in that side pony because today, we're takin' it back to the 80s.

I absolutely love this song. 

It's fun, catchy and whenever it comes on you'll find me bopping along.

It's part of my Friday night dance party. 

But today, I'm sharing it with you.

I don't know about you but I've loved this song ever since DJ, Stef and Uncle Joey rocked out while she was live in Tokyo. 

Tell me you're not rocking out!

Yeah, I thought so.

Enjoy your Friday and have an awesome weekend! 

Up, Up and Away

Hello loves!! 

Can you believe it's already the first of May!?

Me either. But it means Memorial day weekend, aka the start of summer, is only 26 days away! 

WIN!

Remember back when I was contacted by eShakti to review this dress?

Well, they asked me to do another for their spring line. 

How cute is this pattern?!

Seriously, I love this company. 

The fact that you can completely customize the sizing is amazing. It gives new meaning to phrase "it looks like it was made for you". That's because it was!

Unlike my last selection I custom sized this one and it truly fits like a glove. And I actually don't mind the pockets in this one. In case you were wondering, it has a twirly skirt :)

eShakti can be made for everyone. Their sizing ranges from 0-36W.

Now I just need to find somewhere to wear it!

Need a dress for a wedding or event? eShakti is the place to go!

If you're a new customer you can register with them and receive a code for $25 off your first purchase.

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Side note: K cracks me up. In that annoying 'why are you asking so many questions' kind of way. He volunteered I forced him to take these pictures and everytime I get the 'Why do you need so many pictures?" "What are these for?" questions. Umm hello?! I need eleventy hundred pictures because you are a guy and have no photo skills. (I can't tell you how mnay of these pictures had me with a pole coming out of my heard or a satellite dish in my ear. Or cut off limbs.) It's hard being the subject and having to "direct" the photographer. #BlogProblems

I did however tell him that until the someday when I can afford a professional to take pictures for me, it is his job so he better get good. I was meant with a resounding 'whatever'. What are they for?! What a silly question. Of course they're for Le Blog. At this juncture, all things are "for the blog".

Do any of you that enlist your boyfriends/partners/husbands have this problem?



I'll see you kids on Friday!

Linking up with Lauren and Alison