January 2010
171 posts
“It is much more gratifying to eat some grilled pork than to take Viagra.”
– - Argentina’s President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner on the boudoir-enhancing benefits of pork.
(Via)
Office Space.
Backstory: I work in the ‘corporate headquarters’ of my company in Charlotte, NC. We also have an office in Hickory, NC where 90% of our workforce is based. The Charlotte office is a ginormous 10 people deep and the bulk of those are programmers/engineers/developers (whatever they want to be called today). It is a very peaceful office (since they just sit and peck away at their...
Sighs dramatically, shakes head, cusses.
Flight has already been canceled twice….going to be a fun day of travel tomorrow.
On the up side, my revised flight schedule allows me extra hours to procrastinate pack.
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Anonymous asked: WHY YOU STANK LIKE A DOODOO
Valentines prep work.
For all you DC ladies: Check out the new W, have a cocktail, and customize a pair of Hanky Panky’s. What would yours say?
(Via Capitol Hill Style)
Lovin' Lookbooks.
I spot a trend. Shopbop is onto something… They’re putting together TONS of look books and they’re great for ideas and inspiration, and based on their increased regularity, I’m assuming they’re also good for business.
It's true...
Fist pump, Fist pump…allllllriiiiight. I went a bit aggressive on the tan, but hey, go big or go home - that’s life on the shore.
calamitykate:
The moment you’ve been waiting for has arrived. Breathe.
You can now “Jerzify” yourself.
Reminder.
You’re leaving for a week-long work trip tomorrow…might be a good idea to start packing…or at least begin planning out your outfits, because we most certainly know that’s the first step.
Procrastination strikes again.
Reason #743 Why New Job Rocks
Blissful. I need a job like this.
emphasisadded:
They bring in a manicurist for us on Fridays!
God that is helpful…because let’s be honest, who really gets out of work early enough to make it to the salon for their pre-weekend mani/pedi?
Now I get to squeeze in a couple quick coats of “Lincoln Park After Dark” in between my 11:00 status call and 12:30 deck review!
New Job FTW.
Oh Happy Day.
One of the ladies at work goes all crazy-excited-theme-buying for each holiday (even some holidays that aren’t really holidays - looking at your Presidents Day) and the photo above depicts the most recent addition to the office. Valentines pencils for all the ladies. This little sucker has brought levity to my little office life today, it’s currently dancing across my paper writing...
Here we go again....
At least 75% of the local news programming last night and this morning was related to this ‘storm’, I can’t find anything to listen to onthe radio w/o mucking through snow coverage first, local print media has gone all ‘storm crazy’, and the Internets INCLUDING my company email is abuzz (literally, I’ve received FOUR weather alert emails from various...
Smile Friday.
I actually left work while the sun was still up this week (that’s worthy of a Smile Friday post in itself). As I walked out of my building’s front door I was shocked to find such a beautiful sight. The sunset was gorgeous! Naturally I take out my camera phone (side effect of starting a blog - everything is picture worthy) and snapped a pic. This stop-me-in-my-tracks sight deserved...
WatchA.W.E.S.O.M.E. Find.
simplyjess:
Remember Blonde Charity Mafia? The DC ‘Hills” reality show that never aired? You can watch the first episode right here on Simply Jess!
About the Show: BCM was originally to air on Lifetime after it was filmed in September 2008. Then the show was sold to The CW network and was supposed to premiere July 2009. Didn’t happen. After that, the show was taken off...
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That's love
LOVE this story!
mikhailovna:
A few weeks ago I posted an outfit photo with me wearing a necklace I inherited from my mum. So as promised here is the story behind it…
It was 1991 and we were living in Michigan. My dad was working on his masters and writing a book and my mum stayed home with us. They lived off of his stipend which was $600 a month and after bills they usually had about $80 to...
FNL Gossip
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO. Not my Riggins. You can do better Taylor, so much better.
UPDATE: Case.in.point.
kaylabirds:
I choose to believe that tim riggins would not do this to me.
fridaynightlights:
“Jessica Simpson didn’t waste any time after moving on from musician Billy Corgan,” reports the Star, which goes on to claim, “She’s been quietly connecting with Friday Night Lights hottie Taylor...
Lighter notes on the State of the Union address.
Some lighthearted observations and moments from last night:
- I wish Congress would implement a ‘like button’ system for these sorts of functions. Rather than stand up and clap every.single.minute, let’s just put a counter on the bottom of the screen and have members of Congress click the ‘like button’. Tumblr, can you outfit the Capitol building?
- Vice President...
A few notes on the State of the Union*
I am proud to be an American and was especially proud last night. I get an excited chill down my spine when I see a full room of the people that shape our country including. I’m a total CSPAN dork and 90% of the time while working I have it on in the background. I truly hope to be present for a State of the Union address at some point during my life. Some brief thoughts:
I thought the...
GPOYW
GPOYW: My (hungover bourbon soaked palate) wasn’t feelin’ my sub-par Cracker Barrel pancakes.
Picked this picture today because I woke up early, went to the gym, had breakfast, my stomach missed the memo, I’m still starving.
Trying to convince myself that I don’t want food…namely pancakes. Craving thanks to PrettyTasty and the slew of yummy pancake pics posted...
Tail between their wildcat legs. →
I don’t like South Carolina. I think that Columbia is the armpit of the world. I am glad they beat KY. I am not glad that I’m going to have to hear about it forever.
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Exhale...
BOYS! YES!!! You played defense! You played with passion and enthusiasm (especially in the second half - let’s try that at the beginning of the game next time, yes?). You got rebounds…and YOU WON THE GAME. Keep it up!
Some individual accolades:
- Deon Thompson - HELLO SIR, great to have you as an engaged member of this team again! You were excited, you lead the team, you scored,...
What's old is new again.
While I was browsing through ModCloth.com I came across this little number:
Imagine my surprise when I realized the dress is aptly named the Tiffani dress…reminiscent of the outfits worn by this Tiffany.
Ahhh, the sweet Kelly Kapowski, pre Val (90210) days.
*No, I did not purchase the dress. BUT, I do wish I had seen this back in my college day, say before an 80’s mixer.
Double take.
I LOVED Taylor*’s first blog post. The picture associated with her (miserably short) second post is…odd. She’s similing and looking all happy. It looks so…forced. It has me very confused. I don’t mind Taylor smiling, I want her to be happy, but I want her to be her cynical happy self. You know? Full of equal parts joy and biting wit.
Also, for a cutting edge...
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I need a black and white TV for tonight.
If I have to see this jacket tonight I’m going to barf. That being said, I know he’s going to wear the damn thing because this is a ‘big game’ for them or whatever, and it’s like his stinkin’ special occasion jacket. Blech, bright red for an entire game might even be worse than listening to Dickie V call a game…at least I can press mute on the TV when...
Peace.
I’m the only one in our office. ALL ALONE. I love lunch time. So peaceful and renewing.
I’ve got my warm cup of veggie soup, my pandora Enya station playing, I’ve turned off my overhead lights, and I’m catching up with my Tumblr dashboard…life.is.good. Lunchtime is good.
Having a fantastic weekend* with someone you love...
Truth. fullcredit:
* Even with the Sunday night conference call.
Email Overload.
Goal for today. Get my inbox under control 30 emails…current count 105.
“Snooki said she was hiring a bodyguard to keep fans at bay. The 22-year-old...”
– Fist pump, fist pump, redonk.
‘Jersey Shore’ cast wants big raise for season 2 - NYPOST.com (via rickyv)
Monday morning clouds.
After a weekend in DC with my Gentleman Caller two observations:
It hurts too much to leave.
4am alarms stink.
I need to be in DC….soon, very soon.
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Smile Friday.
TGIF!!!!
Earlier in the week I thought this day would never come + I’m headed up to DC this weekend to visit my Gentleman Caller + I packed in less than one hour (I hate packing…like, really loathe) + I’m pumped that today is Friday = One super silly Smile Friday pic.
That’s how I roll.
(Picture from UNC/Duke football game @ Duke. Circa Thanksgiving-ish ‘08)
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Throwback Thursday.
Juvie - Back that ‘thang up edition.
Try to pretend like you didn’t just start singing* the song and dancing in your chair.
*Attempting to vocalize the first notes of the song. Not ‘singing’ the actual lyrics. DUN. Dun dun dun. DUN dun dun…
Truth - cocktails with friends.
I had cocktails with some of my best best friends. I have to pack for my weekend trip to DC tonight…I’m not in any shape to do that…thanks to my friend B&B.
Truth - Driving Home Edition
I caught myself fist pumping to the pop music blasting through my radio while driving home from work this evening…it’s a rare day when I’m not listening to talk radio. This is an interesting turn of events indeed.
*Note: I am not in Jersey
