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My Musings, My Style, My Way
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Friday August 8 Dinner at Nobu
 Look at the lovely treat they had for me
Saturday, August 9 Party at my mom's home
 Some of the set up - Rotel dip w/ cream cheese, Velveeta and sausage, kiwi and honeydew Salad (so good), and cheese display
 Loved my cake so much
 More of the set up - Sorry about the lighting. The empty plate did get some food company later - bacon tomato pinwheels! Other food: porcupines (rice-a-roni meatballs), chicken empanadas, chicken salad sandwiches, lemon blossoms (c/o Paula Deen's recipe) and Oreo truffles
 Candles are lit...
 Blew out the candles with my shiny face, lovely bra fat and Joan Crawford eyebrows
 that cake - so tasty and avocado salad
 My impromptu bartender making mojitos. Thanx, Nee Nee!
 Just me - all 30 goofy years of me.
By the way, my birthday is August 10 just in case you want to send gifts next year. Kidding. |
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The title is a weird saying when you think about it. Anyway, I thought I would post some fun reads from the blog world. Sick of the word "blogosphere" even thought I had to type it just then.
Decorno - The posts about 'Things That Are Wrong' Are especially funny and mostly true. Upon reading the Wedding Edition, I did two things wrong. Had a wedding at a predictable location (which I loved and saved us from having a huge spectacle at home so I think in the end it was very right) and going crazy over the registry. Yes, I'm older than the average just out of college bride but I did not own a blender. As a matter of fact, we still don't own one. No one bought it for us. Damn.
Vodka Has No Carbs - This blog speaks to me. I have gained so much weight but not even my wedding could get me to really try to lose it. All I had to do was fit in my dress and so that's all I did. Now I'm about 10 pounds bigger and I'm in denila. How can you gain 10 pounds in 6 months? I guess by being older (30th b-day) and lazy and in love with food. I'm gonna do better. I used to be so freakin' hot. Again, damn.
Just My Cup of Tea - This is the blog that started it all for me. Back in my Fountain of Fashion days, I read JMCOT all the time and then, I admit, I let it fall out of favor. I don't know why. I finally googled it the other day and still adore it. Fashion, little lovlies and just a personal touch from the author makes for an amusing read.
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Wow have I been busy. No excuse - just for reals!!!
I was a co-host to one of my best girlfriend's baby shower and just yesterday, I celebrated my 30th birthday. That was so exciting! I had a great weekend. I had dinner with my Mom at Nobu on Friday, an afternoon party on Saturday and spent Sunday with my wonderful husband.
Also a major change I am dealing with is the decision to leave my job. It was an extremely happy decision but I still get a bit anxious about money (in the coming months). I will definitely look for another job but in the interim I am focusing on decorating/fixing up my house and building inventory (sewing) for Carmen Colletti. Hopefully, I will do a few craft/trunk shows. Again, Etsy dallas has been a great resource.
I should have a bit more time to blog now. Here's hoping...
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I want so many things for this summer. Oh how materialistic and pretentious I can be.
Black gladiator sandals Short Linen Dress Black casual short day dress Nude Round-toe pumps DVF blouse (I'll take what I can find at a good price) Hot Pink Square Neck Short Swing Dress Multi color satin clutch Black wallet White watch Multi-strand silver necklace (maybe with diamonds) Gold flat gladiator sandals
Here's a recent look I made via ShopStyle:
 Yesterday, I acquired the Nine West Sulliban sandals and the Forever 21 yellow linen dress featured above. Exciting. I am just waiting on their arrival.
So the amended list is as follows:
Black gladiator sandals
Short Linen Dress (Yellow)
Black casual short day dress
Nude Round-toe pumps
DVF blouse (I'll take what I can find at a good price)
Hot Pink Square Neck Short Swing Dress
Multi color satin clutch
Black wallet
White watch
Multi-strand silver necklace (maybe with diamonds)
Gold flat gladiator sandals
I have a bit more shopping to do, don't I? By the way, I've recently given some funds to various charities (thanx tax stimulus check) so I don't feel so bad about shopping so much for myself lately. Also bought the hubs a nice gift from ice.com.
Materialistic at times and pretentious I can be, but selfish, NEVER!!
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All I can think about is decorating and fixing up my new home. It's not actually a new home but I moved in to my husband's home when we got married earlier this year. He was really living the bachelor life. I call him my viking. But we can no longer live like vikings and Mongal wanderers. It's time for me to take the reigns and get this house ready for the entertaining season to come ahead, you know, holiday season.
My search for all things decor related brought to a really great blog today, Material Girls. One of the writer's is from Houston and the other from Dallas (Shout Out!). It's a warm and inviting blog with great resources so go check it out.
I'll make sure to post plenty of before and after pics of the crib when all is done and well styled.
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This is what I wrote to Dunkin' Donuts in response to the whole Rachael Ray scarf fiasco via :
"I am so disappointed in Dunkin' Donuts. This is absurd and you should have stuck by the ad. Not all Arab people who wear this scarf are terrorists and you have now probably offended a lot of Middle Eastern people including Israelites, which is also sad. That you let a blogger start this and impact your company is so shameful and disgusting. I hope sales of this scarf go through the roof and I will be purchasing one in protest!"
Go sign it if you believe this is ridiculous as well.
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/rachelrayscarf
Also, here is a link to John McCain's daughter wearing a similar scarf - like a lot of celebrities do.
http://gawker.com/5003288/mccain-daughter-dons-islamic-terror-scarf
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So I'm really liking all the press that Catholics and the Vatican are
getting lately. They are saying it's cool to believe in
things beyond the Earth and that trashing the Earth is a sin. Even
though I am not Catholic nor will I convert to Catholicism, I can get with
that. Props for my Christian brothers.
I've always believed in God and his creating every single thing there is in the
entire Universe, but I don't think we were meant to know it all. The
Bible was written in a time when our world was filled with Ancient
people. There was no technology. How was God supposed to relay to
such a simple people that there are other planets and universes and that the
Earth and its creations can evolve as he sees fit? I believe the Bible
was written in a way that could be understood by the people at the time.
And how amazing it is that the basic messages from the old testament (and new)
are still so completely relateable today. God knew what he was doing and to
me, Jesus was extremely smart in using parables so that the people would
understand! As we become a more knowledgeable people, we may begin to
question God but I still say, we were never meant to know all the ways of his
world. Let God have his secrets. And if we are let in on more of
his secrets, consider it a gift he gave to us.
I could go on but I really wanted to stress that I am glad the Vatican is embracing a more tolerant point of view about some issues and a more responsible view regarding others. And it's not about being modern, it's about embracing what is real and true. It pleases me.
*BTW - I am a very religiously tolerant person. Muslims and Buddhists are all cool in my book. Peace and love to all.

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I accepted the invitation to be tagged from Kailei of Diva on a Dollar, so here goes:
Things I Am Passionate About: 1. Jesus 2. My Husband (and family) 3. Sewing 4. Shoes 5. Fashion 6. Food 7. Creativity 8. Charity
Things I Want To Do Before I Die: 1. Go to Paris (if I can muster up the courage to fly for that long) 2. Have a child 3. Make a million with Carmen Colletti (it's a lot to me) 4. Sing on stage in a lounge (like the old school days) 5. Write a novel 6. have a book launch party for said novel 7. Take a bunch of bikini photos while in the Bahamas 8. Go to an awards ceremony of some sort
Books I Have Read Lately (or am currently reading or getting ready to read): 1. Um, only my textbooks...skipping this section
Things I Say Often: 1. "Whatev" 2. "You know what I mean" (gets on my husband's nerves) 3. "Right" 4. "That's so cute" 5. "I'm hungry" 6. "I'm tired" 7. "...because I'm so fabulous" 8. "Later"
Songs I Could Listen To Over and Over: 1. "Ribbon in the Sky" - Stevie Wonder 2. "S.I.P" - Boozoo Bajou 3. "Justify My Love" - Madonna 4. "Simply Beautiful" - Al Green 5. "Push and Pull" - Nikka Costa 6. "Hot Child in the City"- Nick Gilder 7. "Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa"- Otis Redding 8. "I Can't Make You Love Me" - Bonnie Rait
So, yes, I'm a weirdo in some ways but that's me!
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I am officially boycotting American Idol for the rest of the season. Yes, I was always aware that it tends to be a popularity contest but for two of the best singers to be in the bottom 2 was blasphemous and I was offended, as was my husband. When Carly was ousted, I was sad. The girl is so talented and her voice is a powerhouse. OMG - she's not a curly haired size 2 blonde - OMG - she's got tattoos. Who The F Cares!! She was good and way better than at least 3 of the other contestants (used that word deliberately). Anyway, I just had to vent. I hope she gets a record deal 'cuz I would buy her music.
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